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 LISTENING TEST
In thE? Listening Test, you will be asked to demonstrate how well 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 answers on t he separate answer sheet.
Do not write your answers in the test book.

Part 1 Picture Description

Directions: For each question in th is 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 answer. The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be
spoken only one time.

Look at the sample below.

You wil l see: You will hear:

Now listen to the four statements.

(A) The woman is fixin g broken computer parts.

(B) The man has a screwdriver in his hand.
(C) The man has just finished typing a letter.
(D) The woman is sitting in front of the man .

Sample Answer
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Statement (B), "The man has a screwdriver in his hand;' best describes what you see in the
picture. Therefore, you shou ld choose answer (B).

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 Part 2 Questions and Responses
Directions: You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English . They
will be spoken only one time and will not be printed in your test book. Select the best response
to the question or statement, and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your answer sheet.

Example:
You will hear: You will also hear:
Good morning, John. (A) I'm fine, thank you. Sample Answer
How are you? (B) It's cold, isn't it? e ®©
(C) Well, it's a difficult issue.

The best response to the question "Good morning, John. How are you?" is choice (A), "I'm
fine, thank you:' Therefore, you should choose answer (A) .

11. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 26. Mark your answer on you r answer sheet.

12. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 27. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

13. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 28. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

14. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 29. Mark your answer on your answe r sheet.

15. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 30 . Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

16. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 31. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

17. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 32. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

18. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 33 . Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

19. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 34. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

20 . Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 35. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

21. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 36. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

22 . Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 37. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

23. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 38 . Mark you r answer on your answer sheet.

24 . Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 39. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

25. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 40 . Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

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 Part 3 Short Conversations ·
Directions: 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 be spoken only one time and will not be printed in your test book.

41. What is the man looking for? 44. What was the man supposed to do?
(A) A formal suit (A) Rent a kid's video at the store
(B) A pair of pants (B) Go with his wife to a movie
(C) Sports wear (C) Help his children with a project
(D) A dress (D) Take his chi ldren to a movie

42. What is probably the woman's job? 45. What is the woman's reaction?
(A) A sales clerk (A) She is not interested.
(B) A model (B) She is frustrated .
(C) A ta ilor (C) She is calm.
(D) A customer (D) She is worried.

43. What does the woman tell the man to 46. What will the woman do later?
do? (A) Watch a children's movie
(A) Go to the sportswear section on the (B) Go to a computer class
71h floor (C) Do a school assignment
(B) Ask someone in the sportswear (D) Go to an exercise class
department
(C) Ask someo ne on the 71h floor for
assista nce
(D) Go to the information desk to get a
brochure

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47 Who is closing the candy factory? 53 . What does the man ask the woma n to
(A) The manager do?
(B) The director (A) Lock the back door
(C) The owner (B) Lock the front door
(D) The mayor (C) Get the car started
(D) Change her shoes

48. Why are they closing?

(A) They are losing money on it. 54. What is true about the man?
(B) They have too many workers . (A) The woman bought him brown shoes.
(C) They need to repair machinery. (8) He told the woman he changed
(D) They want to sell the fpctory. shoes.
(C) His new shoes are very formal.
(D) His new shoes are comfortable.
49. For how long will the factory be closed?
(A) For at least one month
(B) For the next three years 55 . Why did the man exchange the black
(C) Permanently shoes?
(D) Until the end of the year (A) He did not like the color.
(8) They were too t ight.
(C) They were too big.
(D) He did not like the style .
50 . How long have they been waiting for
Tommy?
(A) 15 minutes
(B) 20 minutes 56. What is being held on Saturday?
(C) 30 minutes (A) The month ly company picn ic
(D) 60 minutes (B) The yearly staff picn ic
(C) The annua l general meeting
(D) The monthly sales competition
51. How often does the man say Tommy is
late?
(A) Always 57 What was the problem last year?
(B) Sometimes (A) Nobody came .
(C) Often (B) Sales were down .
(D) Never (C) It ra ined all day.
(D) The event started late .

52 . Why do they have to leave soon?

(A) To catch a flight 58. What did the man say to the woman
(B) To catch a bus about the weather?
(C) To catch a meeting (A) He will check the forecast.
(D) To catch a play (B) The weather shou ld be fine .
(C) The woman needs a raincoat.
(D) It w ill likely rain all day aga in.

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59. What is the woman worried about? 65. Where does the woman want to go?
(A) The problem wi ll be too expensive to (A) To the city center
fix. (B) To City Hall
(B) The photocopier w ill be too difficult to (C) To the police station
repair. (D) To Hall Street
(C) The photocopier will be slower than
before.
(D) She will not be able to pay for the 66. How often does the bus come?
repairs . (A) Every 20 minutes
(B) Twice every hour
(C) Every 45 minutes
60. What needs to be done to fix the copier? (D) Four times every hour
(A) It must be completely cleaned.
(B) Two parts need to be replaced.
(C) The costs need to be added up. 67. What is the woman going to do?
(D) The copier needs to be replaced. (A) Take a bus
(B) Run there
(C) Drive there
61. Why does the woman need the (D) Take a taxi
photocopier so quickly?
(A) She misses her photocopier.
(B) It will cost less.
(C) Her boss needs it. 68. What are the man and woman
(D) Many people use the copier. discussing?
(A) A change in schedule
(B) Personnel changes
(C) Marketing issues
62. Who did the man see at the restaurant? (D) Staff sick leave
(A) A coworker
(B) _His sister
(C) The woman's sister 69. When will the meeting be held?
(D) The woman's client (A) Tuesday
(B) Wednesday
(C) Thursday
63. What did Marjorie think of the restaurant? (D) Friday
(A) She thought it was great.
(B) She thought it was bland .
(C) She thought it was pricey. 70. Why does Mr. Yamamoto need to be at
(D) She thought it was boring . the meeting?
(A) He is the head of marketing.
(B) He has important business .
64. What did the man say about the (C) He is the chair of the meeting .
restaurant? (D) He needs to discuss some points.
(A) It was good value for the money.
(B) The atmosphere was a lot of fun .
(C) It was poor value and quality.
(D) He recommends going there.

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

71. What caused damage to the nearby 74. Where is this announcement likely taking
houses? place?
(A) Equ ipment and stock (A) At a department store
(13) A manufacturing plant (B) At a fine restaurant
(C) Exploding gas canisters (C) At an airport
(D) An investigation (D) At a hotel party

72. How much damage was done? 75. What items are NOT part of the event?
(A) $75 mi llion (A) Dresses
(B) $20,000 (B) Shirts
(C) $100 million (C) Ties
(D) $100,000 (D) Boots

73 . What does the fire chief think caused the 76. How many of each item can one
fire? customer buy?
(A) The actions of an arson ist (A) As many as they li ke
(B) Poorly maintained gas conta iners (B) One
(C) A cigarette dropped by a worker (C) Two
(D) It is still too soon to say. (D) Five

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77 Why will the office close early? 83 . What kind of company is Blue Sky
(A) Because of a staff strike Agency likely to be?
(B) Because of staff sickness (A) An insurance agency
(C) Because of extreme weather (B) A t ravel agency
(D) Because of computer problems (C) A consulting agency
(D) An employment agency

78. What should employees do if they are

unable to drive in the morning? 84. What should a caller do to find out when
(A) Shovel the streets out around their the agency is open?
homes (A) Press 1
(B) Call the city cou ncil to req uest a (B) Press 2
snow plow (C) Press 3
(C) Take the chance to enjoy time off at (D) Hold the line
home
(D) Connect to the company network at
home 85. Why does the caller have to listen to th is
message?
(A) No one is free to take the call .
79. For how long may employees work from (B) The office is currently closed .
home? (C) The caller dialed incorrectly.
(A) One day (D) No one works in the office .
(B) Two days
(C) All week
(D) Indefinitely
86 . What is Mr. Simonson's book about?
(A) Selling skateboards
(B) Writing popu lar books
80. Why is the acai berry a super food? (C) St arting a company
(A) It is grown without chemicals. (D) Overcoming difficu lties
(B) Its tiny berries are easy to digest.
(C) It has a lot of nutrition for its weight.
(D) It has been around for a long time. 87 Why did Mr. Simonson retire from
skateboarding?
(A) He was hurt in a skateboarding accident.
81. How can a person take Acai Force? (B) He was getting too old for skateboarding.
(A) As a tea (C) He was depressed by his lack of success.
(B) As leaves in a salad (D) He wanted to become a public speaker.
(C) As a piece of fruit
(D) As a liquid or solid supplement
88. Which people could benefit from Mr.
Simonson's ideas?
82. How does the advertisement say you can (A) Profess ional skateboarders
get Acai Force for free? (B) Business people
(A) Order from the website (C) Injured people
(B) Grow some of it yourself (D) All kinds of people
(C) Buy a 2-month supply
(D) Purchase it in Brazil

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 89. W hen are the semi nars schedu led? 95 . What should the passengers do when
(A) Tuesday night they get off the bus?
(B) Wednesday to Th ursday mornings (A) Inform the bus driver
(C) Wednesday and Thursday afternoons (B) Leave their valuables
(D) Friday afternoon (C) Go to the t icket gate
(D) Go to the boarding area

90. Under what conditions wo uld the

seminars be resched ul ed? 96. Where can valuables be kept?
(A) If other seminars are too long (A) At the t icket gate
(B) If meetings run overti me (B) On the tour bus
(C) If people are arriving late (C) With the tour guide
(D) If participants leave early (D) In the cargo area

91. When will the program end? 97. Whe n does the announcement say the
(A) Sunday night passengers should be back at the bus?
(B) Before the weekend (A) 15 minutes before departure
(C) Tuesday afternoon (8) Right at six o'clock in the evening
(D) Wednesday evening (C) Immediately after the to ur ends
(D) In a few m inutes after they arrive

92. Why is Luther calling?

(A) To discuss a new account 98 . What kind of business does the speaker
(B) To reschedule a meeting work for?
(C) To cancel a project (A) A veterinary clinic
(D) To discuss a survey (B) An insurance agency
(C) A delivery company
(D) A local bakery
93 . What is Luther's job?
(A) Head of research and development
(B) M ike's professional office assistant 99. How much does th is company's cheapest
(C) An intern in the marketi ng item cost?
department (A) $5
(D) A market research survey designer (B) $15
(C) $75
(D) $200
94. When should Mike call Luther?
(A) As soon as he can
(B) Any time this week 100. What kinds of orders qual ify for free
(C) Before looking at the data delivery?
(D) After the project is finishe d (A) Orders to be del ivered nearby
(B) Orders that have been insured
(C) All orders for wedding cakes
(D) Orders for cupcakes or cheesecakes

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 READING TEST
In the Reading Test, you will read a variety of texts and answer several different types of reading
comprehension questions . The entire Reading Test will last 75 minutes. There are three parts,
and directions are given for each part. You are encouraged to answer as many questions as
possible within the time allowed .

You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in the
test book.

Part 5 Incomplete Sentences

Directions: A word or phrase is m issing 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.

101. I need you to fin ish those reports _ _ 104. He _ _ that smoking indoors not be
next Thursday. allowed under any circumstances .
(A) then (A) refuses
(B) by (B) insists
(C) until (C) conditions
(D) till (D) regulates

102 . Nowadays, _ _ households in the 105. This program is _ _ harder to get

developed world have at least one accustomed to than the old one.
computer. (A) such
(A) most (B) so
(B) every (C) very
(C) each (D) much
(D) much

106. When she arrived at the office, she was

103. There are _ _ more companies that rel ieved to see that the techn ician _ _
deal in imports and exports than there her computer.
were in the last century. (A) fix
(A) so (B) fixes
(B) a lot (C} fixing
(C) such (D) was fixing
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107. The Joneses must have left at least one 112. The new employee is neither ambitious
week we did. _ _ hardworking.
(A) SinCe (A) or
(B) before (B) nor
. (C) for (C) and
(D) ago (D) but

108. Even after the terrible fiscal year they 113. He would not leave the platform _ _
had, there was still $1.5 million in _ _ . her train went out of sight.
(A) profitably (A) by
(B) profitable (B) until
(C) profits (C) so
(D) profiting (D) therefore

109. _ _ at a distance, it looks like a 114. I _ _ stay out late as I usually have
miniature city. meetings very early in the morning.
(A) Seen (A) unless
(B) Seeing (B) not to
(C) Having seen (C) enough
(D) Having been seen (D) se ldom

110. If we put our heads together, we should 115. Bryan was arrested for the theft because
be able to solve this problem _ _ . he _ _ on the security footage .
(A) ease (A) sees
(B) easy (B) saw
(C) easier (C) was seen
(D) easily (D) was seeing

111. Though at first glance the products 116. If you require further _ _, please feel
seem very much alike, they are _ _ in free to contact us at 721-3333.
many ways. (A) informational
(A) different (B) informed
(B) difficult (C) informative
(C) differed (D) information
(D) differentiated

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117. It has not rained for weeks, _ _ my 122. Th is was his fourth time taking his
boss brings an umbrella to work every accounting certif ication exam, and he
day. wanted t his time.
(A) yet (A) to not fail
(B) so (B) not to fail
(C) because (C) fai ling to not
(D) since (D) fail ing not to

118. The customer was very dissatisfied with 123. the research uncovered some
the service and asked to talk to the problems, the company decided to stop
manager _ _ . the project.
(A) in sists (A) Since
(B) in front (B) Therefore
(C) in person (C) Despite
(D) indirect (D) Even though

119. Most people who are elected to 124. We need greater cooperation from
government positions come from _ _ everyone involved in order to meet the
fami lies.
(A) respect (A) deadline
(B) respects (B) term ination
(C) respectable (C) boundary
(D) respective (D) limitations

120. This is the third time this week that each 125. W ith just a little more work, he _ _
copying machine _ _ broken down . well-prepa red for his sales presentation
(A) are on Friday.
(B) has (A) wil l be
(C) have (B) was being
(D) we re (C) has been
(D) is be ing

121. The electrical w ires _ _ by the terrible

w indstorm last night, leaving hundreds 126. Every time that I need to use the
of customers w ithout powe r. photocopier, I find it needs _ _ .
(A) are damaged (A) to f ix
(B) were damaged (B) fixed
(C) damaged (C) fixing
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127 Because of the partnership, Bob and Miles 132. When we arri ved at the office , the
phone _ _ almost five t imes a day. reception ist told us _ _ we cou ld fin d
(A) thei rs M r. Jones' office .
(B) himself (A) whom
(C) each other (B) which
(D) every other (C) w hat
(D) w here

128. Let's take another at the sales

f igures. 133. There are few bosses ta ke the
(A) view t ime to get to know al l t heir employees,
(B) scene but those who do are wel l-respected .
(C) glance (A) w ho
(D) VISIOn (B) whose
(C) w hat
(D) why
129. It is reported that the boat _ _ about
60 mi les off the coast of South Africa
last week. 134. More and more overseas visitors are
(A) disappeared com ing to th is city to buy clothes made
(B) was disappeared
(C) disappears (A) locati on
(D) has been disappeared (B) loca lity
(C) loca l
(D) loca lly
130. Even though I have no money, I am
considering _ _ on vacation next
month . 135. I want to know who the man next
(A) to go to the CEO is .
(B) gomg (A) stand
(C) go (B) st and ing
(D) gone (C) stands
(D) is stand ing

131. We are very disappointed _ _ t he

response we have received to ou r latest 136. _ _ business internationally, we
campa ign . learned t he importance of respecti ng
(A) with cu ltural differences.
(B) for (A) To do
(C) of (B) To make
(D) to (C) Doing
(D) Ma kin g

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137. Although Janet and Sam are both 139. On my trip to Italy, not only _ _ a
excel lent managers, they have slight suitcase at the airport, but I also broke
_ _ in the way they do their jobs. my glasses.
(A) variations (A) lose I
(B) varieties (B) I lose
(C) various (C) I did lose
(D) varies (D) did I lose

138. In add ition to Eng lish, the vice-president 140. Since the early 1990s, the demand for
can _ _ freely in both French and persona l computers has been _ _
Spa nish. increasing.
(A) co nvene (A) stead
(B) convey (B) steady
(C) converse (C) steadi ly
(D) convert (D) stead iness

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 Part 6 Text Completion
Directions: Read the texts on the fol lowing pages. A word or phrase is missing in some of the
sentences. Four answer choices are given below each of these sentences. Select the best
answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A). (B). (C). or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 141 through 143 refer to the following letter.

Independent Television Broadcasting

120 Manor Estate
Broad gate
Tel: 090-889-9999
www.itb.tv.com
Mrs . Marion Edwards
56 Stansfield Street
Manchester

Dea r Mrs. Edwards.

Thank you for your letter regarding one of our recent programs. You wrote to compla in about
the use of language in the drama Life on the Edge. You felt that the language was inappropriate
_ _ television. I understand your concern but would like to explain our reasons for including
141. (A) to
(B) for
(C) with
(D) in

curse words . Life on the Edge does have a large number of curse words, but as it was shown
after 10 p.m ., we felt that it was _ _ for a nighttime audience. Of course, we wou ld never
142. (A) suitable
(B) adaptable
(C) variable
(D) impossible

allow bad language to be included in anyth in g shown before 9 p.m . I hope that this incident
has not spoiled your enjoyment of ITB programming and that you _ _ to watch our shows .
143. (A) continuing
(B) will continue
(C) were continu ing
(D) continued

Sincerely,

Michael A. Jameson

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Questions 144 through 146 refer to the fo ll owing notice .

Whitby Annual Carnival: Competition Winners

Please check the list below to see if you are one of the lucky winners from the Whitby Annual
Carnival . As you likely know, _ _ the week-long carnival period, the town of Whitby holds
144. (A) wh ile
(B) on
(C) during
(D) along

several contests . Don't th ink, "Well, I didn't enter, I won't have won:' _ _ res idents of
145. (A) Each
(B) Every
(C) Almost
(D) All

Whitby are automatically entered. Take a look at the list, and you might have a nice surprise !

Our judges have chosen the following residents:

Best Garden: Mrs. Gladys O'Brien
Best-behaved Dog: Fido, owned by Wendy Hil lier
Most Punctual Person: Sarah Higgins
Kindest Neighbor: Anton io Lopez

Antonio has won the Kindest Neighbor award for four years in a row. Who will win next year?
_ _ your prize, please call the Town Hall Carniva l office at 021-556-774. All winners will
146. (A) Clai med
(B) Having claimed
(C) Claiming
(D) To claim

rece ive a $100 gift voucher for use at the Wh itby Supermarket.

Congratu lations to all the winners.

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Questions 147 through 149 refer to the foll owin g me mo.

MEMO

To: Janet Wright, Paolo Svegli

From: Andrew Kovaks
Re : Illustrations deadline
Date : October 23'd

This is just to let you know that the deadline for illustrations for the new series of children's story
books, Fairyland Tales, has been brought forward to November 13th _ _ November 27 1h as
147 (A) with
(B) instead of
(C) besides
(D) in between

originally planned . Lisa Takahashi, the editor of the Fairyland Tales series, quit sudden ly last
night, and we are now having to rearrange a lot of her duties. Because it will take several days
to find a suitable rep lacement, we have decided that the _ _ thing to do is reschedu le each
148. (A) most
(B) good
(C) best
(D) well

step of the process . Here in the editorial office, we feel that it would be better to have all the
necessary materials as soon as possible so that we can hand over a complete package to
Lisa's replacement. Sorry for the inconvenience which I know this wil l cause you ; however,
we appreciate your understanding. If there are any further changes, I will _ _ you as soon
as possible. 149. (A) recommend
(B) ask
(C) inform
(D) spea k

Thanks again for your understanding.

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Questions 150 through 152 refer to the foll owi ng adve rti seme nt.

Super Savers Weekly Specials

At Save Mart, you know you can always find quality foods at bargain prices . This week, we
have some great offers for all _ _ customers no matter what your taste s.
150. (A) yours
(B) ours
(C) your
(D) our

Dairy
• Save 50¢ on two liters of milk (whole or low-fat).
• Buy three fruit yogurts, and get a fourth FREE! (This offer is _ _ valid on Banone brand
products.) 151. (A) none
(B) not
(C) no
(D) nothing
Meat
• Skinless chicken is just $1.99 a pound . A 5-pound pack will cost you less than $10!

Bakery
• All fresh bread is 50% off until Friday. Limit five per cu stomer.
• Buy one fresh cream cake slice, and we'll give you one for free. Treat you rself to delicious
chocolate cream or tasty vanilla cream!

You know our prices are _ _ better than the other stores'!
152. (A) more
(B) much
(C) some
(D) any

Why wast e your time? Come to Save Mart for everything you need to feed your fami ly
without breaking the bank.

Offers valid June 2nd to June 91h . Selections may vary according to store. Sometimes, due to
conditions beyond our cont rol, items advertised may not be ava ilable .

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 Part 7 Reading Comprehension
Directions: In this part, you w ill read a selection of texts such as magazin e and newspaper
articles, letters, and adve rti sements. Each text is followed by severa l questi ons. Se lect the best
answer for each question, and mark t he letter (A), (B ), (C), or (0 ) on your answer sheet.

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Questions 153 through 155 refer to the followin g article.

Fire Damages Local Warehouse

Rochester, April 1'': Late in the evening of March 29th, a fire caused extensive damage to the Huggy
Dog Co. warehouse on West 24'h Street. There were no injuries. The only employee on the premises
was the security guard, Russ Lupine, who called in the fire at 3:00 p.m. Firefighters an·ived minutes
later and put out the blaze. 5,000 cans of dog and cat food were destroyed along with several kilograms
of bird seed and fish food. The cost of damage to the loading area, the worst hit section, is estimated
at $400,000.

Early investigations point to a faulty heating system as the cause of the fire. According to a Buggy
Dog spokesperson, the company that installed the system, AMC Heaters, had ignored numerous
complaints about the heating units over the past four weeks . Huggy Dog plans to take legal action
against AMC Heaters .

153. Huggy Dog is probably what kind of 155. What will the company do?
company? (A) Move to a newly renovated place
(A) A fire fighting service (8) Start a heating systems bus iness
(8) A heating system s (C) Take another company to court
(C) A pet food supplier (D) Hire a different s.e curity guard
(D) A security provider

154. What part of the warehouse was most

affected by the fire?
(A) The premises
(8) The loading area
(C) The security guard
(D) The pet food

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 Questions 156 through 158 refer to the following advertisement.

FOR SALE
I am selling my beloved 1986 Celebrity Eurosport due to financial hardship . I have been unable
to work because of a long-term illness, and I need to pay my bills. This car has very low mileage,
and I am its only owner. I have treated this car with great care .

Don't miss this one!

• Classic F-platform has original doors and GM/Delco stereo!

• New exhaust, shocks, tires, and brakes- al l replaced within the last six months
• Needs a paint touch-up and some minor repair work on fenders, rear bumper, and eng ine
• Seat covers and window shade included
• Reliable transportation for a student or as a second car
• $400 O.B.O.
• Cash only please .

Call Randy, 389-3412, weekdays before 5 p.m.

156. Why is Randy sell ing his car? 158. When could an interested buyer cal l?
(A) It is too old. (A) Sunday morning
(B) He needs money. (B) Tuesday night
(C) It needs repairs . (C) Thursday morn ing
(D) He does not like it. (D) Saturday night

157. Which of the following is NOT true about

the car?
(A) It needs brand new tires.
(B) It has its original stereo .
(C) It has some seat cove rs.
(D) It needs a bit of paint.

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Questions 159 through 161 refer to the following email.

To: Saul Leganza, Guzzi Imports <Sieganza@guzziimports.com>

From: Peter Brown, Mel-Mart Superstore <pbrown@mel-mart.com>
Re: Flight delay
Date: August 15th

This is just to confirm that I have received your phone message. My flight to California has been
canceled because of bad weather. I will now be leaving Denver early tomorrow morning and
arriving at LAX on United Flight 77 tomorrow afternoon . I could not get a direct flight, so it is "'
going to take a lot longer than I had anticipated . I am sorry for any trouble this will cause you.
Hopefully, we can reschedule our meetings for the day after I arrive, the 171h. I have attached
my new itinerary. Please call me if you have any questions; otherwise, see you soon!

159. Where is Mr. Brown now? 161. When will Mr. Brown arrive in California?
(A) LAX (A) August 14th
(B) California (B) August 15th
(C) Denver (C) August 16th
(D) United (D) August 17th

160. Why did Mr. Brown send this email?

(A) To confirm a reservation
(B) To reschedu le a flight
(C) To cancel a meeting
(D) To explain a situation

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 Questions 162 through 164 refer to the following announcement.

Movies at the Marquis

The Marquis is proud to announce a repeat of our special feature week.

Introduced last month, the special feature week was a great success. Each month, every
evening for one whole week, we will show movies from one particular genre. This month, we
have chosen horror. We want to know what YOU want to see, so fill in an audience choice
form next time you visit. We will select our next genre based on the results of the survey.

Horror Week

Ghostly Monsters (1956), Kip McVities, Rosie Ranger

Monday, 6:00p.m.

The Bilge and the Brine (1943 ), Mack ]angler, Gregory Ryan
Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Elvis and the Swamp Monster (1978), Mike Myron, Roger Paul
Thursday and Friday, 8:00 p.m.

Digstown (1987), Lou Rosette, Jr., D. Hasbro Wiseman

Friday through Sunday, 9:00p.m., 12.00 a.m.

162. On what day can a person see two 164. What is the latest time that you can see
movies? a movie?
(A) Monday (A) Noon
(B) Wednesday (B) 8:00p.m .
(C) Friday (C) 9:00p .m.
(D) Sunday (D) Midnight

163. How will the theater choose the theme

of the next special feature week?
(A) According to customer preferences
(8) According to box office popu larity
(C) By critics' recommendations
(D) By asking staff members

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Questions 165 through 168 refer to the fo ll owing· letter.

Bugs and Beans Coffee Shop

Museum of Natural Sciences
401 E. Rosser Ave.
Columbus, OH 45021
Tel: (502) 235-5555
coffe@mofns.com

Mr. Tomi Galoob

Galoob Ceramics
PO Box 356
Frisbee, NY 02165

Dear Mr. Galoob,

Thank you for sending me a copy of your latest ceramics catalog . You have been sending us your
catalog here at the museum for several years now, and I always look forward to reading it. I was
amazed yet again at the variety and creativity that you have displayed in your work. Your vases and
bowls are quite exquisite! They really do resemble the plants and animals that they are modeled
after. I would like to order 50 or more of the ladybug bowls. They are perfect for holding sugar
cubes. However, it was the scorpion cups that really grabbed my attention. According to the
catalog , they are available in small , medium, and extra-large sizes. I am interested in purchasing
approximately 25 of the extra-large scorpion cups. Please send me information on your available
stock. I would appreciate receiving the information by email. I look forward to hearing from you .

Sincerely,

Linda Trump
Manager, Bugs and Beans Coffee Shop

165. What does the letter request? 167. What is Mrs . Trump's opinion of Galoob
(A) The latest catalog Ceram ics?
(B) Informat ion about stock (A) Their products have become
(C) 25 large cups expensive.
(D) Vases and bowls (B) Their products are very attractive.
(C) Their products used to be better.
(D) Thei r products lack any variety.
166 . How does the letter writer want the
ceramics company to respond?
(A) Send a letter 168. What wi ll the coffee shop use to hold
(B) Make a phone call sugar?
{C) Write an email {A) Scorpion cups
(D) Send a fax {B) The cata log
(C) Ladybug bowls
(D) Sma ll cups

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Questions 169 through 172 refer to the following advertisement.

Dream Vacation

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Golden sandy beaches, deep blue seas, peace and qu iet, and delicious food .

Would you like to take the vacation of a lifetime? Have you always thought about getting away
on a romantic cru ise but could never afford it? Now your dream can become a rea lity. Get away I
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with Dazzle Tours . Why not take one of our min i-breaks? You will find that a 7-day break costs
a lot less than you thought. If you book now, you can get away for even less. For a lim ited
time, we are offering a Caribbean cru ise with stops in Jamaica, Aruba, and Puerto Rico for only
$799 (plus taxes) . Service charges and visa fees are included .

Your Dazzle Tour includes:

• Round-trip airfare from Pa lm Beach to Belize
• All meals and on-board entertainment
• Choice of breakfasts, a buffet lunch, and a 3-course din ner menu
• Full use of our sports center, sauna, and casino
• Jet-skiing and scuba diving
• Savings on shopping
• Book of discount coupons given to each passenger- can be used in any of our on-board
shops and boutiques (excludes alcohol and tobacco)
• Gu ided tours at destination cities with one of our expert local gu ides. All guides are fluent in
English and extremely knowledgeable about their city.

With Dazzle Tours, every day is a new adventure. All tours last seven days and six nig hts. Departures
are every Sunday unti l August 31 51. Reservations must be made two weeks in advance . Call one
of our agents to reserve you r place now!

Dazzle Tours: 1-800-455-2222

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169. What is the purpose of this 171. How can reservations be made?
advertisement? (A) By emailing Dazzle Tours
(A) To advertise a buffet (B) By vis it ing the airport
(B) To offer store di scounts (C) By telephon ing an agent
(C) To promote a cruise (D) By faxi ng the company
(D) To introd uce a casino

172. How long does a Dazzle Tour last?

170. What is NOT included in the tou r price? (A) For six days
(A) Some meals (B) Until August 31 st
(B) The fli ghts (C) For two wee ks
(C) Service charges (D) For one week
(D) Addit iona l taxes

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 Questions 173 through 176 refer to the following notice.

Park Board Meeting

All local citizens are invited to the City Park Board open meeting!

Come along, and find out what is happening in your local park. The City Park Board open
meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 17th, at 8 p.m. in conference room B of the
public library. Agenda items include the following: funding for new snow blowers,
construction of a temporary outdoor ice rink for the winter, and next month's Winteriest
Bonfire Ball to raise money for equipment for the children's playground.

Snow blowers will enable us to keep the park open all year round even in the heaviest snow.
With the park open all winter, we have decided to convert the central pond into an ice rink.
Local businessman, Hans Brent, has donated $10,000 toward the cost. Winteriest Bonfire
Ball tickets will be on sale at the meeting. They always sell out fast, so coming to the meeting
will increase your chances of getting a ticket.

It is not necessary to notify us of your attendance in advance. However, if you would like to
speak at the meeting or present a report on behalf of a local organization, please contact Glen
Tuber at the city office, at 345-4444, extension 221, before October 51h. All speakers must
receive authorization before the meeting, so it is essential that you contact us in advance.

Every weekday, we receive dozens of phone calls from local citizens who want to know what
is happening in the park. Don't be one of those people. Come along to the meeting, and find
out the truth for yourself!

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173. Where will the park board meet? 175. Wh ich people should call Glen Tuber?
(A) At the ice rink (A) People wanting to attend the
(B) In the library meeting
(C) At the office (B) People wanting to buy festival
(D) In the park t ickets
(C) Peop le wanting to speak at the
meeting
174. What w ill NOT be discussed at the (D) People wanting to borrow library
meeting? books
(A) Building a place for ice skating
(B) Paying for snow remova l equipment
(C) Speakers at the next meeting 176. On what day wi ll the park close for the
(D) An upcoming community festival winter?
(A) Octobe r 17th
(B) October 5th
(C) It will not be closed this winter.
(D) It w ill be announced at the meeting .

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Questions 177 through 180 refer to the following advice.

Tips for Shopping Online

Shopping online gives you access to thousands of goods from companies around the
world. However, some more unfortunate individuals find that the goods they ordered look
nothing like the pictures, arrive damaged, or don't arrive at all. Here are some tips to help
protect yourself when you shop on the world wide web.

Before placing your first orde r, research other people's opinions of the company. There
are many websites dedicated to reviewing online companies with satisfaction surveys
and customer reviews and comments. These are real people with honest opinions talking
about their personal experiences with the company.

Next, read all the available information the company provides including the fine print.
Make sure you read and understand the return policy. Look for companies that offer a
I
no-questions-asked return policy. Check whether you will have to pay shipping if you
need to return the goods.

Always include shipping costs and sales tax in the final price when comparing costs. If
the cheapest item has the most expensive shipping fees, it might not be the bargain it
seems to be. Make sure you know exactly what you are paying for.

Find out how long you will have to wait for your order. If you need something in a hurry,
shopping online might not be the best option. Over-night shipping can be very costly.

Keep records of your order. Print out your e-receipt, or save it to a file on your hard drive.
This proof-of-purchase wiH help you in the event that your item is damaged or not what
you ordered .

If you encounter any problems with an online company, contact a consumer advocacy

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group. You can easily find telephone numbers for such groups on the Internet.

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177 What should you do before making an 179. W hich of the following is NOT a
online purchase? disadvantage of online shopping?
(A) Check the company's website (A) High overnight shipping fees
{8) Find out more about the seller (8) Products wh ich are damaged
{C) Check the pictures of the item (C) Wide variety of goods
(D) Find out about sh ipping costs {D) The items sent are not the ones
pictured .

178. Why should an online shopper keep

receipts? 180. Who should you contact if you have
(A) For recycling purposes problems?
(8) In case there are disputes (A) The review websites
(C) To show for the shipping (8) The shipping company
(D) To prove his or her identity (C) A customer watchdog
(D) Your Internet provider

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Questions 181 through 185 refer to the following table and memo.

Survey: Destination Preferences of 500 Potential Customers

Sunshine Holidays Marketing Division
Table of Resu lts (to be posted in the staff room of all branches)

A~ Italy France England Spain

20-29 12 30 15 43
30-39 14 34 23 29
40-49 20 37 24 19
50-59 21 32 23 24
60-69 20 27 38 15

• •• • •• •• ••• ••• • • • •• • • • • • •• •• •• • •• • • •• • • • • • • •• • • • •••

• •

MEMO •

• To: All Branch Managers •

• From: Sunshine Holidays Marketing Division
•
•
• Re: Customer Preferences Competition •
• •
• •
• As a resu lt of recent research, we have decided to launch a staff competition. •
• •
• •
500 British people were recently surveyed by Sunshine Holidays about their vacation plans for the coming •
summer. 100 people in each of five different age ranges were surveyed . They were asked to indicate
which countries they planned to visit out of four possible choices. The choices given were Italy, France,
England, and Spain. It seems that as they get older, people tend to choose not to travel overseas . As we
can see from the table, the older participants chose Britain as their first choice to visit. When asked about
this choice, they gave several reasons including fears about health problems and access to medical
treatment in a foreign country, worries about communicating in a foreign language, and the desire to
spend time with their grandchildren during school vacations . The youngest group of participants
chose Spain as their favorite. They said it was because of Spain's reputation as a lively, dynamic country
with beautiful beaches and great nightlife. However, overall, France was the most popular destination for
• all age groups. This is because of its close location to Britain. 1
•
•
• We want to increase the number of older customers visiting Spain (target A) and the number of younger
• visitors traveling within Britain (target B). For this reason , we are launching a staff competition. Please •
•
• submit your ideas to increase the number of customers in either target group A or target group B. The
• two lucky winners will win an all-expenses-paid trip to Bermuda. •

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .• •

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181. What were the people surveyed about? 184. Why did older participants prefer to
(A) Their vacation plans travel domestically?
(B) Countries they had visited (A) They dislike hotter climates.
(C) Ski resorts in Europe (B) Overseas travel is expens ive.
(D) Genera l world knowledge (C) They worry about medical care .
(D) Ch ildren in hotels are too noisy.

182. What is the purpose of this memo?

(A) To describe Sunshine Hol idays 185. Who will take part in the competition?
(B) To introduce a marketing contest (A) New customers
(C) To talk about health care (B) Travel agents
(D) To discuss new countries to visit (C) Young people
(D) Tour guides

183. Why was Spain popular with younger

participants?
(A) Because they can speak Spanish
(B) Because it is nearest to Britain
(C) Because it is the least expens ive
(D) Because it is fun and energetic

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 Questions 186 through 190 refer to the following article and letter.
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Musicians Hurt in Stage Accident

Mankato, July 5th: Cheers turned to tears last weekend at the Summer Classics Music
Festival in Woodland Park. Saturday night's concert, the culmination of a week-long
celebration, was attended by over 250 people. The evening closed with the first movement
from Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5. For this final number, the Mankato Symphony
Orchestra was joined by local pop band, Sons of Poseidon, just back from a tour of
Eastern Europe and China. The audience did not seem to enjoy the performance, which
featured dueling solos from lead singer, Vince Vox:x, and guitarist, Barron von Jamz. There
are reports of some members of the audience throwing empty cans at the stage. Just
minutes before the close of the piece, disaster struck. According to eye-witness reports,
the band's rotating drum cage began to spin out of control. Some concert goers said that
Vince Vox:x had tried to throw back some of the cans, and they became entangled in the
==;==_ mechanism of the drum cage. A stagehand managed to disconnect the cage from its ~===
power source, but not before the drummer was knocked unconscious. He is listed in
stable condition at St. Gules Memorial Hospital. _

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The Editor
Mankato Hera ld
Local News Desk
Mankato

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am one of the musicians involved in last weekend's music festival, and I would like to say that
I feel your reporting was very biased . While I saw journal ists from many newspapers, I did not
see anyone from the lvJankato Herald. The details in your report differ greatly from the facts.
First, the audience thoroughly enjoyed the performance, cheering and singing along. Cans were
not thrown at the stage, and even if they had been , our lead singer, Vince Voxx, would never
do something irresponsible or dangerous like throwing them back at the aud ience. He is not
that kind of person. He can always be trusted to do the right thing. Further, the drum cage did
not "spin out of control," and no one was hospitalized. The Mankato Herald has a history of
writing negative reports about events involving Sons of Poseidon . I am not sure why but would
like to request that you write more objective articles in the future .

Sincerely,

Johan Greer (Barron von Jamz)

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186. How long was the Summer Classics 189. Why did Johan Greer write to the
Music Festival? Mankato Herald?
(A) Five days (A) To praise their reporting
(8) One weekend (8) To complain about the article
(C) Seven days (C) To submit a music article
(0) One evening (0) To ask for a writing job

187. What is Johan Greer's opinion of the 190. According to Johan Greer, what kind of
article in the Mankato Herald? person is Vince Voxx?
(A) It is long. (A) Irresponsible but fun
(8) It is objective. (8) Trustworthy and reliable
(C) It is generous. (C) Negative but friendly
(0) It is inaccurate. (0) Out of control and cruel

188. What can be inferred about the

relationship between the Mankato
Herald and Sons of Poseidon?
(A) They have always got along well
together.
(8) The band feels the paper treats it
unfairly.
(C) The band often gives interviews to
the paper.
(0) The paper writes great reviews of
the band.

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Questions through 195 refer to the foll owin g table and notice .

Value of Exports for the Country of Gromatia,

2000 vs. 2010 and 2020 Estimated Income
Product 2000 2010 2020 (estimated)
Beef $2.2* $2.4 $2.8
Fruit $2 .3 $2 .8 $3.0
Potatoes $0.45 $0.48 $0.49
W ine $0.3 $0.3 $1.0
•
Coffee
Grains
$3.4
$4.1
$1.7
$4.9
$1.8
$5.0
••
Cigarettes $5.8 $5.9 $5.0
Whisky $3.6 $3.5 $3.7

Figures courtesy of the Gromatian Ministry ofTrade

*Value in millions of dollars •

Farmers of Gromatia Be Proud!

The Government of Gromatia would like to thank all its farmers for their hard work this year. Despite
the winter flooding and the summer drought, 2010 was a great year overall for the farming industry. As
a nation whose income is based on the revenue generated by the produce of our farmers, your work is of
the greatest importance to us.

We have sent you the figures for 2000 and 2010 so that you can measure your success for yourselves.
However, you will notice that exports were down in certain areas. In particular, coffee was low. These
days, coffee drinking is becoming very popular thanks to large chains of coffee shops offering cheap but
tasty coffee worldwide. We feel that it is important for Gromatia to gain a position in this market. Over
the next 10 years, we will be offering subsidies to farmers who plant coffee. We hope that this will enable
us to increase our annual exports.

The second area in which we hope to excel is wine. With more leisure time, better education, and a desire
for luxury, people are becoming more interested in wine. In the past, people stuck to the wines of France,
Italy, and Germany, but now they are looking for more unique wines from smaller locations. This is where
we see a niche for us in the market. We believe that this will be our strongest export item by 2020.

Although small, Gromatia has the potential to do very well in the international market. Thank you for
your efforts in taking us there.

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191. Why does Gromatia want to increase 194. What problems did farmers in Gromatia
coffee sales? suffer in 2010?
(A) It is easy to transport. (A) Sales troubles
(B) It is popular in Gromatia. (B) Climate troubles
(C) It is a large market. (C) Widespread strikes
(D) It is a luxury product. (0) Industrial difficulties

192. What is true about the export of 195. Why does the government think
potatoes in the 10-year period? Gromatian wine w ill become successful?
(A) It increased more than anything. (A) It tastes better than French wine .
(B) It increased more than grains. (B) It is cheaper than other wines.
(C) It increased less than wine . (C) People want more unusual wines .
(0) It increased less than beef. (0) People do not want to drin k coffee .

193. Which product is expected to increase

most in value over the next 10 years?
(A) Beef
(B) Wh isky
(C) Cigarettes
(D) Wine
 Questions 96 through 200 refer to the following memo and chart.

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Memorandum
To: All Employees
From: Meg Gillio, Office Manager
Date: August 15th
Re: Stationery Recycling Policy

Since our official merger with MAJOR Electronics Inc. last month, we have continued to
use stationery with our former name, Knottzach Business Systems. Stationery which
carries the new logo, MAJOR Knottzach Systems, is now available for use. All employees
are requested to use this new stationery for all official correspondence, effective
immediately. Please pick up a supply of the new stationery from Ryan Fischer on the 41h
floor. However, in order to reduce waste and to do our best to save the environment, we
are implementing two new systems.

1) Sign-out system- Each time you receive any company stationery, you must sign a sheet
saying what, how much, and when you took it. This information will be recorded on your
employee record card.
2) Recycling- We throw away a lot of usable paper every month. All paper must be put in
the recycling bins now positioned in each office. A $30 gift voucher prize will be
awarded to the office that wastes the least paper. If your office succeeds in producing
the least wastage for three months in a row, each office member will receive a $20
bonus for each month.

If you take a look at the attached table, I think you will appreciate why we have made
these changes.

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1 Monthly Wastage of Stationery Supplies in the Offices of MAJOR Knottzach Systems
As you can see, we are extremely wasteful, especially with A4 copy paper. Please do your best
to reduce this wastage. Thank you.

0 A4 Copy paper
• B4 Copy paper
0 Letterhead paper
• Envelopes

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This test is designed to measure your English language ability. The test is divided into two
sections: Listening and Reading.

You must mark all of your answers on the separate answer sheet. For each question, you
should select the best answer from the answer choices given. Then, on your answer sheet,
you should find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the
letter of the answer that you have selected. If you decide to change an answer, completely
erase your old answer and then mark your new answer.