Listening Test

In the Listenmg test, you will be asked to demonstrate how vvell you understand spoken English. The entire Listening test will last approximately 45 minutes. There are four parts, and directions are given for each part. You must mark your ansvvers on the separate ansvver sheet. Do not vvrite your answers in your test book.

Part 1
Directions: For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book. When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture. Then find the number of the question on your answer sheet and mark your ansvver. The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Look at the example item belovv.

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statement (B), The man is vvorking at the desk, is the best description of the picture, so you should select answer (B) and mark t on your ansvver sheet.

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Part 2
Directions: You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English. They will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your ansvver sheet. For example You will hear: You will also hear: Where is the meeting room? (A) To meet the new director. (B) lts the tirst room on the right. (C) Yes, at two o clock. The best response to the question Where Is the meeting room? is choice (B), lts the tirst room on the right," so (B) is the correct ansvver. You should mark answer (B) on your answer sheet.

11. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet. 12. Mark your answer on your ansvver sheet. 13. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet. 14. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet. 15. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet. 16. Mark your ansvver on your answer sheet. 17. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet. 18. Mark your answer on your ansvver sheet. 19. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 20. Mark your answer on your ansvver sheet. 21. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 22. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet. 23. Mark your answer on your ansvver sheet. 24. Mark your ansvver on your answer sheet. 25. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

26. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet. 27. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet. 28. Mark your ansvver on your answer sheet. 29. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet. 30. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 31. Mark your ansvver on your answer sheet. 32. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet. 33. Mark your answer on your ansvver sheet. 34. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 35. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet. 36. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 37. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet. 38. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 39. Mark your ansvver on your answer sheet. 40. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet.

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Part 3
Drections: You will hear some conversations between two people. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation. Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

41. What does the man say about going to Italy? (A) He has been to Italy many times. (B) He has been to Italy only once for a business trip. (C) He has never been to Italy betore. (D) He is going to Italy for another business trip. 42. What does the woman say about her trip to Italy? (A) It was annoying. (B) It made her turious. (C) It was the greatest. (D) It was nothing special. 43. What does the man wish? (A) He wants to go on the trip to Italy with her. (B) He wants to meet her at the airport. (C) Hed like to go somewhere else for vacation. (D) Hed like to work for an Italian company.

44. What is the problem? (A) He must attend a meeting the next day. (B) He has lost his plane ticket, (C) He went to the wrong airport. (D) He didnt find the gate at the airport. 45. What is the man vvilling to do to get to Paris tonight? (A) Pay the fine for the missed light (B) Sleep at the airport (C) Go to other airports (D) Pay double for the ticket 46. What is correct about what the woman said to the man? (A) He must pay twice the price of the ticket. (B) She will call some other airlines. (C) He can make it to Paris tonight. (D) The reason for his missing the tlight is the airports fault.

47. What is being mailed to Mike? (A) His presentation source (B) A magazine (C) A movie ticket (D) A brochure 48. When is the conversation taking place? (A) Monday (B) Thursday (C) Friday (D) Saturday 49. VVhich of the following describes the situation correctly? (A) Mike is too busy this vveekend. (B) Jessica will receive the book in 5 days. (C) Mike retuses to go out with Jesse. (D) Jessica planned on spending time with Mi ke tomorrovv.

53. What are they discussing? (A) Eric fell in love with the actress. (B) A film that Eric saw over the vveekend (C) Erics thoughts on the book (D) A social documentary Pride and Prejudice 54. What is true about the discussion? (A) The man believes the film was awful. (B) The woman likes to introduce him to good movies and books. (C) The man was very proud of his actress riend. (D) The woman will introduce the films director to him. 55. W hat will Eric probably do next? (A) Meet the actress from the movie (B) Read the recommended novel (C) Read an article about pride and prejudice (D) Tell his triends to vvatch the movie

50. Why are they unable to take the flight? (A) The travel agency is bankrupt. (B) The airline company is on strike. (C) The plane needs to be repaired. (D) The vveather is bad. 51. VVhere must they go? (A) To another airport (B) To their parents anniversary party (C) To a vvedding ceremony (D) To a Coastal area 52. What will they do instead of taking the plane? (A) Take their car and drive (B) Look for another flight (C) Take an early train (D) Go by a leased car 58. W hat is true about the building where they work? (A) It has a great Computer system. (B) It has its own safety agents. (C) Security guards alvvays carry cameras. (D) Civilians arent allovved in the building. 57. VVhere does Peter suspect Jamess planner is? (A) In Jamess office (B) In the meeting room (C) At the information desk (D) In his office 56. Why does James need his planner immediately? (A) He has to give a Client a number. (B) Sues number is his computers password. (C) Sue asked him to call her. (D) He has to discuss something with Sue.

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59. Why did Frank visit Kelly? (A) To give her some of her mail (B) To ask her for her mailing address (C) To talk to her about the mailman (D) To borrovv some stamps 60. Why was Kelly vvaiting for her mail? (A) Her husband asked her to look out for a letter. (B) She was waiting for an acceptance letter. (C) Her husband contacts her through the mail. (D) She was vvaiting for her husbands check. 61. How does the woman feel about getting her letters? (A) Appreciative (B) Frustrated (C) Doubttul (D) Awful

65. Who is Ms. Zekeials talking to?

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(A) A rental car employee (B) A neighbor (C) A landlord (D) A clerk at the telephone company 66. What does the man on the phone tell Ms. Zekeials? (A) She has to pay the rent immediately. (B) He will vvaive her a late fee. (C) He will drop by to pick up the check. (D) He will intorm her about her late fee. 67. Which of the following describes Ms. Zekeialss reaction to the policy? (A) She is quite pleased with it. (B) She thinks it is outrageous. (C) She thinks it is very reasonable. (D) She is concerned about it.

68. VVhere will the printer most likely be placed? 62. Who is Jack talking to? (A) A hotel employee (B) A restaurant employee (C) A tlight agency employee (D) A cook from a restaurant 63. VVhat is Jack trying to do? (A) Make a reservation at 7:30 (B) Make a deal with the restaurant to get a discount (C) Make a reservation for his group of 12 (D) Find a good Japanese restaurant 64. What does the employee remind Jack of? (A) He will not receive a discount. (B) The restaurant provides great Service. (C) They have to come ten minutes early. (D) The restaurant closes at 10:30. (A) On a Computer desk (B) On a desk shelf (C) On the ground (D) On the Computer 69. Why doesrTt Charlie agree with the mans idea concerning where the printer should be? (A) The printer cant fit there. (B) It is easy for the printer to fall off. (C) The place is too far away to be reached. (D) It is ifficult to feed it paper. 70. What is true about the printer? (A) It is a used printer. (B) It is a brand-nevv one picked up from another office. (C) It was purchased by the man himselt. (D) It was damaged by the delivery man.

Part 4
irections: You will hear some talks given by a single speaker. You will be asked to ansvver three questions about what the speaker says in each talk. Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your ansvver sheet. The talks will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

71. Why did Ms. Gorgy call Mr. Brooks? (A) To ask for trucks to move some equipment (B) To ask for a receipt for the contract (C) To ask if some storage space is available (D) To check the starting date of their Service 72. What will happen on August 13th? (A) The company will relocate some staff to another C ity . (B) The company will move to another location. (C) The company will have a sale. (D) The company will need more trucks. 73. When will the provision of storage room Service end? (A) August 12th (B) August 13th (C) August 19th (D) August 20 th .

74. Where did this speech probably take place? (A) At a conerence (B) At a meeting (C) At a dinner show (D) At an award banquet 75. What is the main event of the night? (A) Dinner provided by the president (B) A perormance by some employees (C) Announcing the best employee (D) Recognizing each employee with an honor 76. To whom is the Employee of the Year avvard given? (A) The employee who is always on time (B) The employee who vvorks the most (C) The employee who promotes the company the most (D) The employee who helps both the company and workers

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77. Who is the speaker? (A) An actor in the play (B) The ovvner of the theater (C) A theater employee (D) A construction vvorker 78. How is the theater currently being improved? (A) The stage is being renovated. (B) The lobby is being decorated. (C) The main doors are being painted. (D) New actors are being recruited. 79 What does the speaker ask the audience to do? (A) Pay for the new renovation project (B) Make a voluntary donation (C) Advertise the donation opportunity to others (D) Support the new actors

83. What is one of the eligibility requirements? (A) Any student who attens Chicago University (B) Students who are employees children (C) Students who speak English as a second language (D) Students who have never received a scholarship 84. What will the scholarships pay for? (A) Transportation fees (B) One semesters tuition (C) Book purchases and living expenses (D) Insurance 85. Which person will have an advantage in vvinning the scholarship? (A) A student who can speak another language (B) A student who was not raised in the U.S. (C) A student who cannot speak English well (D) A student who is vvilling to take an Insurance course

80. What is the purpose of the message? (A) To notity someone of an accident (B) To celebrate a renovation (C) To inform people about a new parking lot (D) To add security to the parking lot 81. VVhat is the reason for closing Parking Level B? (A) It is no longer stable enough. (B) It is not conveniently located. (C) It will be remodeled. (D) It is not popular with the employees. 82. VVhere can the employees get the sticker? (A) Yao will deliver it to them. (B) At level B of the parking lot (C) At the Security Office (D) From any security guard

86. Why is the plane stopping at Incheon International Airport? (A) The plane is having some technical difficulties. (B) The plane is out of gas. (C) Some passengers are going to Korea. (D) Some passengers are going to take a rest. 87. What are passengers going to Tokyo asked to do? (A) Follow the flight attendants (B) stay in their seats (C) Go to the restroom (D) Buy some souvenirs at Incheon International Airport 88. What does the captain say a tlight attendant will do? (A) Help them get their baggage (B) Escort them to the gates (C) Give inormation for gates (D) Call a bus for them to ride to the gates

89. What is the special Service they offer to tourists? (A) A meeting with President Lincolns descendants (B) Some snacks (C) Historicl talks (D) Tapes for self-guided tours 90. VVhere are the visitors asked to go for headphones? (A) The auditorium (B) The theater (C) The entrance of President LincolrTs house (D) The inormation center 91. How often are the talks given? (A) Every half an hour (B) Every 45 minutes (C) Every hour (D) Every two hours

95. Who is the speech intended for? (A) The president (B) The sales staff (C) Clients (D) New employees 96. How does the speaker describe the past year? (A) It was an unchanged year. (B) It was a boring year. (C) It was an unsuccessul year. (D) It was a good year. 97. What is the speaker going to do next? (A) Introduce the new employees (B) Discuss the plan for two days (C) Talk about upcoming events (D) Discuss the next years schedule

98. Who most likely is the speaker? (A) A local real estate agent 92. What most likely is Labor Day? (A) It is a holiday. (B) It is the starting day for workers. (C) It is a day to calculate labor costs. (D) It is a day to promote young people tinding jobs. 93. According to the speaker, when is a good time for outdoor activities? (A) Saturday (B) Sunday (C) Monday (D) Next vveekend 94. What will the weather be like next week? (A) It will be nice. (B) It will be sunny and cloudy. (C) It will be vvindy and snowy. (D) There will be thunderstorms. 100. How much must a new resident living in a one-bedroom unit pay betore moving in? (A) $1,000 (B) $2,000 (C) $3,000 (D) $4,000 99. W hat is one of the special teatures being offered? (A) A community coin laundry (B) Indoor whirlpool baths (C) A nearby free clinic (D) A built-in dishvvashing machine (B) A resident in an apartment building (C) The ovvner of an apartment building (D) The manager of an apartment complex

This is the end of the Listening test. Turn to Part 5 in your test book.

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Reading Test
In the Reading test, you will read a varieiy of texts and answer several diterent tynep of reading comprehension questions. The entire Reading test wll last 75 minutes. There are three Darts, and directions are given for each part. You are encouraged to ansvver as many questions as possible vvithin the time allowed.

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Directions: A word or pt.rase is missing in each of the sentences below. F oi'' ansvver choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

101. Please leave the tiles on the desk as a reminder t o ---------- to review them one more time beore I leave for supper. (A)l (B) me (C) my (D) myselt

104. Whichever team wins the most games in the qualitying rounds w ill---------- the City in the State tournament. (A) represent (B) perorm (C) attend (D) reach

102. All of the conterence participants can get to the Harrot Hotel from the a irp o rt---------- by train or by bus. (A) unless (B) both (C) either (D) without

105. You can choose the exact contents of each dish from o u r ---------- selection of fresh ingredients. (A) enhancing (B) outstanding (C) conservative (D) apparent

103. As delivery problems have been our primary - ............ with Pure Flow s operation, we should improve on that. (A) complaint (B) complain (C) complained (D) complaining

106. Please dial your area number, and, at the tone, enter the code for t h e ---------- Service department. (A) appropriate (B) appropriates (C) appropriately (D) appropriateness

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107. Malisa Akiko has been assigned to check the file s ---------- McGray works on the project. (A) also (B) than (C) moreover (D) while

112. Cosda is a good mall to requent, as it is spacious a n d ----------located with lots of free parking. (A) convenient (B) convenience (C) conveniently (D) more conveniently

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108. Now that the engine capacity o f ---------model minivan has been enhanced, we can increase our target market to include single men. (A) ourselves (B) us (C) our (D) we

113. All personal injury claims a re --------- to revievv by your personal agent as well as his or her department head. (A) subject (B) susceptive (C) successul (D) suspect

109. The s a e ty ---------- implemented by the company last year resulted in a fifty percent decrease in accidents over a six-month period. (A) comprehension (B) precautions (C) prohibitions (D) possibility

114. We have junior and senior staff employed in various branch offices in m any--------- cities throughout the USA and Canada. (A) differ (B) differentiate (C) difference (D) different

110. He will probably--------- on his present large City tour and visit more small performing certers when he next appears in Japan. (A) expanded (B) expanding (C) expand (D) expansion

115. II was suggested that an Employee of the Year award would be an excellent............ to improve staff morale. (A) technique (B) access (C) approach (D) way

111. People wishing to process personal injury claims m u s t---------- forms TX180 and TR234. (A) complete (B) cancel (C) distribute (D) propose

116. The Milestone Corporation anticipates --------- revenue increases in several major metropolitan areas over the next decade. (A) signiticant (B) signity (C) signiticantly (D) signification

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1 1 7 .----------you just want a basic tune-up or have special needs, we guarantee our work for one full year, or you will receive a full retund. (A) Whether (B) Even though (C) Despite (D) As if

122. Ms. Lee has a great reputation for vvinning contracts, so lots of her co-workers regard her as highly----------in most aspects of her job. (A) capable (B) capably (C) capability (D) more capably

118. As soon as the general wait s ta ff---------- the speed and efficiency of their Service skills, the Mediterranean will surely be one of the most popular restaurants. (A) improves (B) improve (C) had improved (D) is improved

123. W ell recharge the battery for every vehicle that needs i t ----------no extra cost. (A)at (B)by (C) over (D) from

124. We must be ready to respond quickly to the changes that are predicted by our market 119. The board of directors said that there was a ----------to raise funds to expand the project. (A) control (B) center (C) look (D) need 125. A s ----------in our last conterence, Ms. Miller is going to arrive at the Incheon Airport at 3 P.M. on Sunday, April 13. (A) discuss (B) discussion (C) discussing (D) discussed

(A) measurement (B) representation (C) agencies (D) researchers

120. You will be routinely asked to undergo a medical exam beore beginning new employment that is known to b e ---------stresstul. (A) extreme (B) extremely (C) extremity (D) extremes

121. In order to be responsive to their customers

needs, the b a n k .............a customer satistaction cam paign through m assive amounts of telephone intervievvs. (A) achieved (B) conducted (C) met (D) obtained

126. If you should misplace your card, simply notity us at the same toll-free number, and w e l l ........ you another One vvithin two days. (A) issue (B) discuss (C) address (D) present

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127. .......the assets of Acme Equipment have been seized and will be auctioned off by Auction Services on Saturday, April 1, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. (A) Almost (B) Most (C) Most of (D) Mostly

132. We a ls o ............storage tacilities for your mink coats and other delicates and deal with silks, satins, and laces with the utmost consideration. (A) give (B) offer (C) submit (D) attribute

128. Grass clippings for recycling will be picked up in front of houses in a ll--------- areas on your specitied garbage collection day. (A) distant (B) habitual (C) residential (D) separate

133. One industry that will b e --------- hit by the negative effects of this is agriculture. (A) currently (B) eagerly (C) particularly (D) sincerely

1 2 9 .1 honestly think you will find our new employee wage structure and benefits p a c k a g e -----------to any of our industry rivals. (A) comparable (B) distinguished (C) comprehensible (D) related

134. Mr. Kim is cautiously--------- about the projection for increased proits in the Corning quarter because protits were down last quarter. (A) optimistic (B) optimistically (C) optimism (D) optimize

130 . your request, our customer Service desk has reserved a Nissan Town Car with a personal driver for you. (A) In response of (B) In responsible for (C) Responsive (D) In response to

135. Jane Anderson has a keen interest--------contributing lo the funds being collected in the otice to help with flood relie in India. (A) in (B) for (C) about (D)of

131. For a small, extra--------- , we would be vvilling to provide translation or rewrite services for any non-English speakers. (A) bill (B)fare (C) income (D) charge

136. The CEO said that th e --------- of the auction would be used to pay off Namsung Trades debts. (A) proceeds (B) procedure (C) process (D) Processing

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137. All Club members are allovved.............the International Health Symposium at no cost. (A) attending (B) attend (C) to attend (D) attended

139. You m a y ............ of the unsuitable letterhead forms in vvhichever way you choose. (A) deal (B)take (C) dispose (D) decide

138. A Grandeur spokesperson also stated that am ple parking space is a v a ila b le ,............. includes an underground tacility. (A) that (B) what (C) vvhich (D) who

140. Almost 20 machines inspected were found to have taulty or - ...........satety mechanism in their front and back doors. (A) adequately (B) inadequacy (C) inadequate (D) inadequately

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Part

Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 141-143 refer to the following advertisement.

Wendys Restaurant is a wonderful dining choice for busy people who require a speedy meal and for tamilies with children. W e --------- you that your food will be prepared 141. (A) assure (B) speak (C) say (D) converse in five minutes, or your meal will be free of charge. Our meal includes fresh hamburgers and handmade French fries, two types of cokes, and ice cream. The jukebox plays hits from the 196S by artists like Herbie Hancock and Lou Donaldson. Apply now to become a member of our Wendys Restaurant C lu b............ you visit our 142. (A) VVhere (B) VVhether (C) That (D) Whenever

site, a sticker will be attached to your membership card, and, after ten visits, you will receive a free meal. Membership card holders will get a 10% discount on Wendys Restaurant merchandise like T-shirts with our logo. Members will also receive preterred seating when the restaurant is crovvded. All members get a --------- admission ticket for an amusement 143. (A) combined (B) complicated (C) complimentary (D) complex park justfor joining.

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Questions 144-146 refer to the following fax.

To: Mr. steve Smith From: Jeanie Kim Subject: Tra de Conerence

A unique and historic intemational trade conference---------- this November in Korea. 144. (A) has taken place (B) had taken place (C) will take place (D) was taking place

I would like to request that one in your firm b e .............to the Paciic Rim Trade Conerence. 145. (A) delegated (B) relegated (C) elevated (D) released

It is sponsored by the World Tra de Association and the U.S. State Department.

The delegation will be composed of approximately 150 ---------- from our industry. It will depart 146. (A) representation (B) represent (C) representative (D) representatives

from New York on Saturday, November 7. and retum on Monday. November 16.

You will receive more details from Mr. Wonjun Choi, the vice president of our trade association. in a few days. In the meantime. if you need any preliminary information. please call me.

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Questions 147-149 refer to the following article.

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Over the past year, the intormation technology industry has had a hard time. Dot-com companies have gone out of business, a n d --------- employees have lost their jobs. 147. (A) thousand of (B) thousands of (C) of thousand (D) thousands

Recently, CWJ cut 15,000 more jo b s --------- last years tremendous layoff. However, in 148. (A) in addition (B) in additions to (C) addition of (D) in addition to

the United States a year ago, there was a shortage of one million technology vvorkers. While that number has tallen--------- , to 900,000, its not expected to drop any urther. 149. (A) somewhat (B) some (C) anyway (D) somehow

By 2008, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts a million technology jobs will go untilled. The technology vvorld has seen a major change this past year. Over 500 small- and medium-sized Internet companies in North America have shut down.

Questions 150-152 refer to the following article.

One of Londons main health care acilities was ----- 7~ today because of an official strike.
150. (A) close (B) closed (C) to close (D) closer

About 700 nurses and 1.000 nurses aides are requesting a pay increase. In response. the govemment is contemplating passing a law that will force them back to their workplace. Union
workers are--------- to meet tonight to vote on a 10% pay increase that has been offered to them. 151. (A) expect (B) expected (C) to expect (D) expectant

Yet it is thought tikely that this will be rejected. If their strike continues, the ------ patients will
152. (A) remained (B) remainder (C) remain (D) remaining

have to be moved to other facilities vvithin a few days.

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Part 7
Directions: In this part, you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. Select the best ansvver for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your ansvver sheet.

Questions 153-154 refer to the following article.

Canadian Fisheries Market Announces Rebranding

The Canadian Fisheries Market (CFM) announced this morning that it will change its name to the Canadian Seaood Market (CSM). 91 % of the employees at CFM voted in favor of the iiew name at a special meeting that was held today in Toronto. llnder its new name, the CFM wll continue to broaden its already huge marKe with more oysters. The name change will taKe place on January 1st of next year, but the changes in broadening the market with more Products wll take place 2 weeks from now.

Products such as shrimp and

153. What has the Canadian Fisheries Market announced? (A) It will stop carrying some Products. (B) It will bring more shrimp and fewer fish in. (C) It will change its name. (D) 9% of its employees will get fired.

154. What is said about the Canadian Fisheries Markets employees? (A) The majority showed up at the special meeting. (B) Most of them voted in favor of the change. (C) A lot of employees will be fired. (D) Their numbers will be increased in 2 vveeks.

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Questions 155-156 refer to the following memo.

To: All staff From: Karl Mellow Subject: Traveling Date: 2006-8-8

POLICY It is required for all staff members, as you should already know, to fill out the necessary documents for traveling outside of the City for business relations and for the company to pay for the travel expenses. PROCEDURE You must submit the documents for outside travel at least 3 full days beore traveling. Even if the trip will involve no expense for the company, you must do so for Insurance purposes. The Personnel Manager will prepare all travel authorizations for the CEOs signature. An original ticket and receipts MUST be filed with the documents, and under no
Gircumstances will photocopies be accented.

,165. What is said about the documents? (A) They must be submitted 3 full days betore traveling. (B) Workers must hand them in with a color pcture of themselves. (C) VVorkers must get the CEOs signature before turning them in. (D) VVorkers must Qive them to Karl Mellow.

*56. What is true about the receipts? (A) They must be originals. (B) They may be photocopies. (C) They are to be turned in after getting the CEOs signature. (D) They are not necessary.

Questions 1 5 7 -1 5 9 reter to the following article.

I National . .. Calling TI Service Reports Error

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New York-based AT&P Wireless, the nations largest calling Service, increased its 2nd quarter p ro it orecast and said the Accounting Team in Massachusetts had made an error. The team orgot to list 14 million dollars used in the second quarter for changing machines and prot lost in the vvritten report, according to a spokesman fo r AT&PWireless. We have identied the cause of the e rro r and are taking steps to fx it right away, said the spokesman. We are condent we have found and fxed a problem that was serious but isolated. A t the same time, we are thoroughly going over our system to prevent this from ever happening and have added some new programs. Shares in company stocks declined 17% after the announcement.

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157. What caused the problem? (A) An Accounting Team in Massachusetts (B) People stopped using phones. (C) An employee OOK $14 million. (D) An old error was not fixed.

158. What is said about the companys stock? (A) It went down $14 million. (B) It went up $14 million. (C) It declined 17%. (D) It rose 17%.

159. What has AT&P VVireless done? (A) Deleted old programs with problems (B) Installed some new programs (C) Fired all employees in Massachusetts (D) ldentified the problem but hasnt fixed it yet

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Ouestions 160-162 refer to the following notice.

---------GRAPHIC DESIGNER NEEDED

PtKrto Chop, lr>c. dynionr* and (narutactures Quality designs for as. wai>pap,s poslers arvl anyttling ale that m o s a picturo or a esign lar rt. Wn nrc currenty Id' d yB , V J > wjner. 0irt&8 and respomibiiities Inclue:
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lneiti in vnth tnu proyresS sheol every vveek Requirements:

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Photo Cbop Incorporated 6904 Deer Road OM Fax: (7401 234-4566 E-ft>ail: iobpscpsc.com

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60. What is learned about this company? (A) It will not take applicants phone calls. (B) It has developed new photoshop techniques.
(C) It makes signs for restaurants.

162. What is requred for the position? (A) Callng the office
(B) A good understanding of how the company works

(D) It manutactures photoshop programs.

(C) A high school dipioma (D) Experience in photoshop work

161. What is the responsibility of the person that gets hired? (A) Creating new programs (B) Managing a team of designers (C) Transtorming photos (D) Dratting new workers

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Questions 163-165 refer to the following article.

Salvation shelter Completed

The
shelter.
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University of W ashington announced yesterday that it has finished c o n stru c tio n of th e $3 m illion C en ter for Salvation. The cen ter

will provide sh elter for th o se th a t ca n n o t take care o f them selves in th e State of

Washington. The center will serve 3 hot meals every ay, have a nice, small room with a television, and provide a doctor to give free check'Ups for the people that are in the

There are always 2 nurses, a doctor, a cook, and at least 4 employees that will be in the shelter every day, says Will Simpson, the center s director. We re the rst and only
center in the State of W ashington that offers this to people that have a hard tim e doing

everyday, normal things Will Simpson has alvvays felt bad inside when he gets off of work late and sees just J how many people are sleeping out in the streets and in m arketplaces where old people have problems just picking items off the shelf and loading them into their carts. Thanks to his efforts, he has now opened this salvation center to help those who are in need of help.

163. What is learned about the Salvation Center? (A) It is the largest one in the nation. (B) It is the first one of its kind in Washington. (C) It provides free meals 3 times a day for everyone. (D) It is for the homeless.

164. What inspired Will Simpson to build this center? (A) He felt bad when seeing people having a hard time doing normal things. (B) He wanted to open a new restaurant. (C) He needed a place for his grandmother to stay. (D) He felt VVashington didnt have one yet, so hed be the first to found one.

165. What is true about the center? (A) It provides a cheap stay. (B) It sometimes has 4 employees on duty. (C) There is alvvays a doctor in the shelter. (D) The nurses are women.

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Questions 166-167 refer to the following letter.

Flyte and Tyme 637 West Street Compton, CA Harry Young, Managing Editor Dodge Times 1942 44th Street Compton, CA Dear Mr. Young, Thank you for publishing a long, 4-page, color article about our company in the business section in last w e e k s paper. We enjoyed reading the article, and the employees here also felt good that our company made the front page of the business section. However, there is one correction to be made. In the article, you stated that Flyte and Tyme had revenues of $1.6 million last year. We had total revenues of $62 million. The $1.6 million was just in the tourth quarter. iA/hile this may seem like an unimportant point, we feel that reporting a much smaller number may result in a negative publicity for our company. lf you could, can you please print a correction in the next paper in the business section? We thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, '

President Flyte and Tyme

166. What does Ben Parker say about the company? (A) They had revenues of $62 million in the fourth quarter. (B) The $1.6 million was just the revenues of the tourth quarter. (C) They will purchase the business section. (D) They have received bad publicity.

167. VVhat does Ben Parker ask Mr. Young to do? (A) Contact him at once (B) Examine the files enclosed (C) Correct an error (D) Advertise them again in the business section

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Questions 168-169 refer to the following letter.

Exchange student Admissions Office Ceorgetown University International Student Center 37th Street
W ashington, D .c .

To whom it may concern: lf you could send me a brochure and an application form for admission to the school
of business, I w o u ld appreciate it. I have inished 12 years of school in Seoui, Korea,

and I have all of my transcripts w ith me. I arrived in this country 3 months ago, and I vvould like to enter the reshman class in March 2006. I vvould like to major in
business because it is th e field I am m ost interested in.

I vvould appreciate any additional inormation you can send me about the school, the campus, tuition costs, and the costs of living on campus. I also vvould like to
kn ow a b o u t th e scholarships you offer and any o th e r assistance th a t is available to

toreign students. Sincerely,

ChoiU k/oa
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168. Where is Mr. Choi? (A) In Seoul (B) In Korea (C) In VVashington, D.c. (D) In America

169. What is he trying to do in the country? (A) Travel (B) Get an education (C) Do business (D) Work fo r a business

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Questions 170-172 refer to the following advertisement.

Test 1

Imagine a weekend or short vacation cruising in a 700 V I 4, Benz S600, BMW 760 Li, Nissan 300ZX, or an Acura NSX. You can if you rent from W orthington. Also, rent . : now, and you can enjoy the special offer of the Sunday-Thursday plan, w hich costs just $99 a day! Mention this ad vvhen you call the VVorthington office, and enjoy the total pleasure of cruising around in the hottest cars out there! THE BIGGEST RENT A CAR COMPANY IN LOS ANCELES All of the cars mentioned above, plus Cadillac Devilles, Rolls Royces, Lincoln : Navigators, and many more can be discounted at 20% fo r readers of our magazine. Rates indude 70 free miles per day but do not include tax or retueling charges. *Vehicles are subect to availability. Renter must meet age and other requirements.

170. What can be said about the cost of renting a car?

(A) Readers of the magazine can get one for cheaper. (B) It depends on the type of car. (C) It depends on how much tax is charged. (D) It depends on how many miles are driven a day.

171. What teature is NOT included in the ad? (A) The benetits to subscribers (B) Free miles all day
(C) Cars are subject to availability. (D) What type of cars they have

172. What can be interred from the ad?

(A) They are the biggest rent-a-car company in the nation. (B) They have lots of nice cars. (C) Their prices are very expensive. (D) A person must be 16 to rent a car.

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Questions 173-175 refer to the following news article.

Tax Everywhere?
A m ericas $70 billion Online h o m e-shopping in d u stry is credited for simplicity and convenience, b ut m ostly it is used for tax evasion. T hanks to legal loopholes, dialing 800 num bers and snopping on th e In te rn e t saves Online com panies nearly $45 billion a year. On th e com panies side, they are try in g th eir h a rd e st to m ark et their Products Online. To put it shortly, everyone is treating the Internet as a haven from taxes. Some states, however, are passing bills th a t State all commerce over th e In te rn e t will be taxed. In effect, th is bill is m aking com panies proceed with caution.

173. What is true about Americas use of home shopping? (A) No tax is charged when people order over the Internet. (B) It is not convenient. (C) It offers privacy. (D) There is a lack of shoppers.

174. Why will companies hesitate to expand their business to the Internet? (A) They are unsure about future tax policies.

(B) Home-shopping sales numbers are dropping.

(C) 800 numbers are becoming more expensive. (D) They dont want to lose $70 billion.

175. What are some states planning to do? (A) Expand their Internet shopping (B) start taxing Internet shopping (C) Disconnect 800 numbers (D) Equate Internet sales with telephone sales

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-^estions 176-178 refer to the following article.

Platinum Price Expected to Rise A lch e m ist M etal M ining e x p e c ts higher d em and from th e U.S. and C anada to boost platinum prices to an average o f $410 an ounce next year, up from $364 an ounce now. A lchem ist M etal M ining, the largest platinum pro d u cin g cornpany in Japan, orecasts prices are likely to remain low until the tirst half o f this year. Platinum prices are low as o f now uecause o f an econom y dovvnturn. But recently, the rise in s to c k p rce s fro m UKM E, th e w o rla s la rg e st p la tin u m Processing company, shows that in the near uture, the price o f platinum will rise in the second half o f the year, says Kiyoto Yoshi, a head m anager at the company. Recent UKME platinum prices indicate th a t North Am erican dem and is expected to recover soon. The UKME Standard platinum co n tra ct has risen 18% this year to $11,648,000 a ton at S aturdays close. Last May, it ht an all-tim e low o f $9,234,000. Alchem ist expects the price o f platinum to bfc around $ 3 5 5 -3 6 5 an ounce th is year and increase to $ 4 0 5 -4 2 0 an ounce la te rth is year.

*76, What does Kiyoto Yoshi say about platinum prices?

(A) They will be low early this year. (B) They will drop dramatically. (C) They will rise $355 an ounce. (D) They are going to remain the same.

178. VVhich of the following is NOT true?

(A) The American and Canadian economies will get better. (B) A lch e m ist is the largest platin um producing company in Japan. (C) Platinum prices will rise in the second half of the year. (D) Kiyoto Yoshi owns Alchemist.

f77. What is true about UKME? (A) They are a platinum delivery company. (B) They are a worldwide platinum company. (C) Their employees are on strike. (D) They are almost bankrupt.

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Q u e stio n s 1 7 9 -1 8 0 refer to the followinq iob advertisement.

Job Opportunity
Position: Customer Service Representative Pay and Benetits: $35,Q00~$52,000/year, commensurate with experience Total of 3 weeks vacation annually, 2 days off a week Health Insurance, travel expenses, company car Qualitications: Fluent in Korean and English and One other European language 26-35 years old, healthy Well dressed, protessonal appearance and manners Experience in dealing with customers required Application Process: Please send transcripts, a rsum, a cover letter, and a recent photograph to the address belovv. We will send you a notice no later than June 4th. Successtul applicants will have an on-site intervievv, at our expense, no laterthan July 1st.

Educational Graphic Research Center 1232 C-Street F0 Builing, Suite 718 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 12323

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"'9. According to the passage, vvhich applicant will be preterred? iA) One who can speak Japanese, Korean, and Chinese 'B) One who can speak Korean, Engiish, and German (C) One who is very good at dealing with computers (D) Freshman

23. How will the applicants know if they will be interviewed? (A) They will be notified by June 4th. (B) They will have to come in on June 4th. (C) They need to show up no later than July 1st. (D) The applicants will receive a phone call.

Questions 181-185 reter to the following notice and e-m ail.

In-House Job Posting

The Human Resources D e p artm en t is ann o un cin g an im m e d ia te ope n in g to replace Mrs. M oshonda A b b o tt, w h o is re tirin g . The a p p lic a n t m ust
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have excellent o rg a n iza tio n a l skills, typ e 75 w ords per m in u te, and have w ord Processing and spreadsheet know ledge. 5ince this is a very im p o rta n t and h ig h ly visible position, th e a pp lica n t m ust have g re a t social and oral communication skills. 5ome experience in the fie ld o f accounting is required, preterably 7 years or more, b ut no less than 5. Experience in a supervisory position vvould be great, to o . A bachelor's degree in accounting is a must. The salary is com m ensurate w ith experience. C ontact Mr. Dorl in H um ar Resources.

From: Amy Peterson To: Mr. Dorl Subject: ru do my best Dat: Thu, Mar. 2, 11:51:18

iviy name is Amy Peterson. I am very interested in the job position as an administrative assistant. I am currently vvorking at the Metro Health Club as a consultant. I organize every members data, am responsible for keeping track of all of the payments that are made, and write monthly reports. I can type 80 words per minute, and I have excellent people skills. I work with customers face to face when they come to me to ask any questions about the gym, bills, etc. I have been vvorking for 6 years, and our reports are done by Excel, so I think lm a very appropriate person for this job. I would love to work for Ms. Ski, and I would appreciate it if I could get a chance to be intervievved. H

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Where would this job announcement probably appear?

A In a locai newspaper
3) On television

Cj On a company bulletin board

D) In a inance magazine

82. To whom will the applicant directly report? (A) Mr. Dorl (B) Ms. Ski (C) The company president
(D) Mrs. M oshonda

183. What is a requirement torthis position? (A) Seven years of experience

(B) A d rive rs license

(C) Supervsory skills (D) Computer skiils

84. What is Amy Petersons job? (A) Administrative assistant

(B) C onsultant (C) A ssistant dire cto r o f accounting

(D) Gym instructor

185. If Ms. Peterson gets hired, what may be the reason? (A) Her 5 years of experience in accounting
(B) Her excellent com m u nica tion skills (C) She vvorks in a gym.

(D) She has a masters degree.

Questions 186-190 refer to the following tacsimiles.

PROTECH CORPORATION
August 28 To: Mr. Takada Nobuhiko, Vice President, BOC Corporation 3 -3 4 -2 3 Osaka, Japan FAX: 8 1 -6 -5 55 -1 1 1 1 From: Paul Wall, Vice President 19th Street, Sydney, Australia FAX: 6 3 -7 -5 2 2 -3 8 1 7 Dear Mr. Nobuhiko: On behal of Mr. Ashley and in response to your letter of August 21, w e agree to change the date and place of the presentation that was planned for August 31 in Osaka, Japan. The presentation will instead take place, as you suggested, on Septem ber 9 at 2 p.m ., at our downtown Portland branch office. We would also like to invite you to a luncheon at noon of the same day at the Oregon Trail Resort. Mr. Wentworth sends his regards and is looking forward to seeing you again. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely,

August 31 To: Mr. Paul Wall, Vice President 19th Street, Sydney, Australia FAX: 6 3 -7 -5 2 2 -3 8 1 7 From: Mr. Takada Nobuhiko, Vice President, BOC Corporation 3 -3 4 -2 3 Osaka, Japan FAX: 8 1 -6 -5 55 -1 1 1 1 Dear Mr. Wall, Thank you for your consideration and thanks again for changing the date and the place for our meeting. I have a trip to the United States scheduled from S eptem ber 2 to S eptem ber 19, so I thought it would be much better for me just to have a meeting at your office. It is very tim e-consum ing to get on a plane and get back to my country. I didrTt w ant you to waste at least 2 whole days Corning here for a meeting when I can be in the States without delay. Thanks for the invitation to the luncheon also. I am sure I will love the food. Lastly, please dont worry about a thing about the presentation. It is flawless. See you soon in Oregon! Sincerely,

aada oUkio
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186. What is the main purpose of the first fax?

(A) To initiate discussions abot planning a meeting (B) To verity arrangements for a presentation (C) To ask the recipient to contact Mr. Wentworth (D) To request the cancellation of a meeting

187. Where will Mr. Nobuhiko meet Mr. Wentworth on September 9? (A) At the BOC Corporations Osaka office (B) At the Protech Corporations Brisbane office (C) At the Protech Corporation's Portland office (D) At the BOC CorporatiorTs Auckland office

188. Why did Mr. Nobuhiko want the place and time changed? (A) He didnt want to waste any time. (B) Paul Wall doesnt like long trips. (C) He couldnt book a plane ticket. (D) There is nothing to do in Japan.

189. What did Mr. Nobuhiko promise?

(A) To tinish a contract

(B) The perect preparation of a presentation (C) Not to be late (D) The introduction of a nw product

190. How long did the Protech Corporation take to receive the letter and send a tacsimile?
(A) One day

(B) 3 days (C) 1 week (D) 2 weeks

Questions 191-195 refer to the following memos.

MEMORANDUM
To: Prom: S ales s ta ff Francene Cardi

S ubje ct: U p co m in g Sale

I am in th e p ro ce ss o f ord e rin g b o o k s fo r o u r u p c o m in g sale. In th e past, ch ildren b o o k s have alvvays been o u r b ig g e s t s e lle rs, so I am p a rtc u la rly in te re s te d in p ro v id in g a g o o d s e le c tio n a t th e s a le . P le a s e le t m e k n o w vvhich title s a n d auth o rs w e need to s to c k up on. I w ill also be o rd e rin g c o o k b o o k s , b io g ra p h ie s, and b o o k s -o n -ta p e to fill o u r ra th e r lm ite d s to c k . I vvould a p p re c ia te s u g g e stio n s in the se areas, to o . T h a n k you.

Francene Cardi Marc Ecko Francene. It's Marc. Here is the list of book titles and authors we need.

The Authors: Brian Peppers, Mick Foley, Andrevv Cho, Ronald McDonald, Colonel Sanders Books: The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, Massive Television, Doggy style, Garlic Steakhouse, Dominos, Elephants at the Zoo Took My Purse, The Hut
The authors are all those of children books, so any book by them that we have low in stock vvould be absolutely great. The book titles are the bestsellers from last month, and lots of customers are still looking for them, so it vvould be great

S I . VVhich type of merchandise has had the best sales in the past?

(A) Books on cooking (B) Stories for young readers (C) Taped recordings of books (D) Lite histories of famous people

W. What should the sales staff do after reading the memo? (A) Write letters to authors (B) Order their own books (C) Submit names of books for the sale (D) Move books to the special sale shelves

191 What is the problem with the stores selection (A) There are not enough of them. (B) They do not include biographies. (C) They are all very expensive. (D) There are too many outdated items.

194. Who is Marc Ecko? (A) An author (B) An employee at the bookstore (C) The owner of a cloth\ing line (D) The proprietor

195. What is Garlic Steakhouse? (A) A steak (B) A restaurant (C) A best-selling book (D) A book Francene Cardi requested

Questions 196-200 refer to the following notice and letter.

Mr. Edwin I. Rubin, Chief Executive Officer of the B&T Department store, extends a cordial invitation to you, our preerred customer. For 2 special days, Saturday and Sunday, August 24 and 25,10% will be taken off everything n the store. Sale-priced items are an extra 10% off. You will even receive this extra 10% off items in our Back to-School Sale, Misses Shoe Sale, and Home Sale. You will receive the discounts automatically when you use your B&T charge card. * Except Cosmetics & Gift Certiicates

June 11 B&T Departm ent Store 155 Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 91335 To whom it may concern I really appreciate that ou gave me extra discounts just for having a B&T card! I don't know how I became your preerred customer, but I am very happy to hear it. My friend got the preerred customer discount in May, and I was very jealous, but I have nothing to be jealous o f anymore. I vvill be back in the store for some back-to-school shopping! Thanks! Oh, and does this also w ork vvith some coupons I have?

196. Who is invited to this special event? (A) Edwin I. Rubin (B) B&T Department store employees (C) A customer (D) The Chief Executive Officer

197. How long will the offer last? (A) One vveekend (B) One week (C) Ten days (D) Two months

198. What items are NOT included in this special offer? (A) Gift certiticates (B) Back-to-school clothes (C) The Misses Shoe Sale (D) Home furnishings

199. What is true about the offer? (A) It is open to the public. (B) All prices have been reduced by 20%. (C) It is held every year. (D) Purchases must be charged to a B&T credit card.

200. What does the customer ask about coupons? (A) She asks if they can be used with the sale. (B) She vvants to know if she can exchange them for cash. (C) She asks how much they are worth. (D) She asks if there is a discount on coupons.