© Mini-test Now apply what yau have leamt at the actual toct epoed with queetione 1-40. Recommended Time: 12 minutes (or less) Try to Spend no more than about 60 seconds on each item; if you don't know the answer, guess and move on. If you have time at the end review any answers you weren't sure about. Questions 1-2 refer to the following memo. Memorandum To: Sales Department Staff From: RB. Anderson, Office Administrator Subject: Garbage disposal We received a complaint last Wednesday about improper garbage disposal by pan your department. Despite the recent guidelines, several bags of garbage were q found in black plaetic bage. We would thoroforo lie to romind you of the following: + Transparent garbage bags should be used for all garbage. * Burnable and non-burnabie items should be separated as previously advised. * All garbage must be taken out before 6 au. on Tuesday and Friday evenings. If garbage is not out by this time, the collection will be missed. + Allglace and metal wate should be placed in the separate receptacle near the rear gate for pickup on Monday morning before noon. 1, What is the main purpose of this memo? (A) To describe how to dispose of metal and glass (B) To outline procedures for burnable waste (©) To reinforce waste disposal guidelines (0) To remind staff of the collection schedule 2. What have the sales staff failed to do? V (A) Use specific garbage bags (€) Separate the garbage (©) Place metal waste in the correct receptacle (0) Take out the garbage at the correet time > Unit 14] Reading Test Part 7 7Questions 3-5 refer to the following advertisement. New Muscles Gym opening in Collingwood Muscles Gym is the piace for serious fitness, with over 50 multi-purpose gyms nationwide. We are pleased to announce that a new Muscles Gym is set to open in January next to Main Street Station. This new Muscles Gym features a fully stocked workout gym including free weights, machines and a range of cardiovascular equipment. Inere is also an exercise studio, which will omer a ‘comprehensive program of dance, aerobic and martial arts classes. Membership in the Main Street branch also allows full use of the pool and aquatics programs in either the Central or Lansdowne branches. We are now open for membership applications, so please visit us, take a tour of our wondertul facilities and see how we can truly add power to your dreams! Monthly membership rates from as little as $60 Family packages available from $100 20% discount for group membership (min. of 4 members) Many other membership raies and packages Sign up by December 31 and get a 10% discount and complimentary locker Membership inquiries: Reception open 12-6 ru. weekdays, 9 Av.— 6 pM. Sat/Sun 3. What is the main purpose of this advertisement? V (A) To announce the opening of a new gym (@) To give details of group membership rates (©) To notify the public of an equipment sale (0) To describe the available facilities in Lansdowne 4, What do people who join before the end of the year get? (A) A$60 membership rate (8) A.20% discount V (0) Afree locker (D) Special passes for family members 5. What is suggested in the advertisement? (A) People may sign up from 9-6 all week. V{B) Joining will be more expensive atter the new year, (©) Children are not able to use this gym. (0) The Main Street branch gym is convenient for swimmers. 78 Unit 14| Reading Test Part 7Questions 6-9 refer to the following notice. Notice to all guests of the Qlervae Int The management of the Glenvale Inn would lke to apologize to all its quests for any inconvenience caused by our remodeling efforts. We assure you that the greatest efforts are being made to ensure all public spaces are kept immaculately clean, that all quests are provided with courteous professionalism, and that noise is kept to a minimum. During the remodeling, wo aro also offering all quests 1094 off their bill and 10% off thelr rnoxt ctey ac well, when the remodeling Is complete. ‘Our new and improved facilities * A.24-hour coffee bar in the lobby with a menu that will feature all your favorite ‘specialty beverages as well as home-made baked goods, ‘+ An expanded exercise room with spa and sauna will be available to melt away any chill ‘you get on the slopes, plus personal trainers on hand for workouts or lessons in skiing ‘or snawlboarcing. '* A massage salon wil relieve any aches from your exercise in our eym or on the: mountain, = '* 20 log cabins, each complete with antique furnishings and bay windows overlooking the scenic valley and the main hotel building, will provide a litle extra privacy but with all the ameritios of ono of our euites, (Once again, the management thanks you for your patronage and patience. 6. Why is the management apologizing? (A) There has been a lack of professionalism. (8) The exercise room is too small. Y(@) Some construction is underway. (0) Guests are being overbilled. 7. What is being offered to current guests because of the problem? V{A) A discount on their stay (8) Personal training (©) Free cotfee (D) A massage ‘8. The word “feature” in paragraph 3, line 1 Is closest in meaning to (A) make V(B) include (©) hightignt (0) invoduce 9. What is stated about the log cabins? VIA) They have a good view of the area, (B) They have ultramodern furniture. (C) They are not as well equipped as the cuites. (0) They are connected to the main hotel. > Unit 14| Reading Test Part7 79Questions 10-12 refer to the following job advertisement and letter. Globel Architecture Associates Business Development Director The person filing this positon will develop the company’s development pian and oversee the expansion of the business. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a background in successful business planning. JOB DESCRIPTION Kesponsible for managing external contracts ond relationships with local businesses and the local government offices. Responsible for racking and eveluating the success of contracts ond services. QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE degree in buzinoss management. Minimum of five years relevant experience, preferobly managing a multi-functional team. Excellent sales, negotiation and interpersonal skills ore key requirements ofthe job. Strong numerical ond analytical abiliy and a solid grasp of computer spreadsheet applications are esserticl. Personnel management required. Good communication skills are essential, both written ond verbal. Must be willing to travel. Send cover fener and résumé 10: Marko Cerise Human Relations Manager Global Architecture Associates Dear Mr Cerise, 1 read your job advertitement in Profesional Monthly and believe that Lam wel suited to fill the position. For the past 6 years I have been working as the regional promotions manager for a national chain of stationery stores, In this position, I was responsible for overseeing a team of six promotions and marketing staff. It was my responsiilty to plan the sles events and promotional campaigns, and produce evaluation reports on the impact of cach campaign. The position entailed regular visits to each of the nine branches in the area, so 1am used to spending a significant part of my working week on the road. ‘Aig part of the job was interacting with both senior management and individual store managers to ensure that new product lines were appropriately supported and within budget targets have found working inthis postion to be very rewarding but [feel 1am ready for a change of horizons and look forward to facing new challenges. In respect to my current position, I would be willing to start within one month of receiving a job offer For further employment and educational details plesse see the accompanying résumé. Sincerely, Jennifer Darkert Jennifer Dankert 80 Unit 14 Reading Test Part 710. What kind of work is advertised? (A) Human resources (©) Architecture v(C) Management (0) Marketing 44. Inthe letter, the word “impact” in paragraph 2, line 4, is closest in meaning to VIA) effect (8) comsion (©) force (0) problem 12, What requirement stated in the advertisement does Ms. Dankert NOT address? (A) Budget management expenience (B) Experience with promotional events (0) Knowledge of computer software (0) Supervisory skills Unit 14] Reading Test Part? 81