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 the separate answer
sheet. Do not write your answers in your test book.

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 answer. The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be
spoken only one time. Look at the example item below.

Example

Statement (B), The man is working at the desk, is the best description of the picture, so you
should select answer (B) and mark it on your answer sheet.

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Test 1

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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 before.
(D) He is going to Italy for another business
trip.

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 willing to do to get to Paris

tonight?

42. What does the woman say about her trip to

Italy?
(A) It was annoying.
(B) It made her furious.
(C) It was the greatest.
(D) It was nothing special.

(A) Pay the fine for the missed flight

(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?

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.

(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 flight 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. Which of the following describes the situation

correctly?
(A) Mike is too busy this weekend.
(B) Jessica will receive the book in 5 days.
(C) Mike refuses to go out with Jesse.
(D) Jessica planned on spending time with
Mike tomorrow.

53. What are they discussing?

(A) Eric fell in love with the actress.
(B) A film that Eric saw over the weekend
(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
friend.
(D) The woman will introduce the films
director to him.

55. What 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 friends to watch 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 weather is bad.

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.

51. Where must they go?

(A) To another airport
(B) To their parents anniversary party
(C) To a wedding ceremony
(D) To a coastal area

57. Where does Peter suspect Jamess planner is?

(A) In Jamess office
(B) In the meeting room
(C) At the information desk
(D) In his office

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

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58. What 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 always carry cameras.
(D) Civilians arent allowed in the building.

59. Why did Frank visit Kelly?

60. Why was Kelly waiting 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 waiting for her husbands check.

65. Who is Ms. Zekeials talking to?

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(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 borrow some stamps

(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 waive her a late fee.
(C) He will drop by to pick up the check.
(D) He will inform her about her late fee.

67. Which of the following describes Ms. Zekeialss

61. How does the woman feel about getting her
letters?
(A) Appreciative
(B) Frustrated
(C) Doubtful
(D) Awful

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. Where will the printer most likely be placed?

62. Who is Jack talking to?
(A) A hotel employee
(B) A restaurant employee
(C) A flight agency employee
(D) A cook from a restaurant

(A) On a computer desk

(B) On a desk shelf
(C) On the ground
(D) On the computer

69. Why doesnt Charlie agree with the mans

63. What 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

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 difficult to feed it paper.

70. What is true about the printer?

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) It is a used printer.

(B) It is a brand-new one picked up from
anotheroffice.
(C) It was purchased by the man himself.
(D) It was damaged by the delivery man.

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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 city.
(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 20th.

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74. Where did this speech probably take place?

(A) At a conference
(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 performance by some employees
(C) Announcing the best employee
(D) Recognizing each employee with an honor

76. To whom is the Employee of the Year award

given?
(A) The employee who is always on time
(B) The employee who works the most
(C) The employee who promotes the company
the most
(D) The employee who helps both the
company and workers

77. Who is the speaker?

(A) An actor in the play
(B) The owner of the theater
(C) A theater employee
(D) A construction worker

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

80. What is the purpose of the message?

(A) To notify 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. What 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.

83. What is one of the/eligibility requirements?

(A) Any student who attends 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

winning 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 willing to take an
insurance course

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

82. Where 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

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 flight attendant
will do?
(A) Help them get their baggage
(B) Escort them to the gates
(C) Give information 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) Historical talks
(D) Tapes for self-guided tours

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?

90. Where are the visitors asked to go for

headphones?
(A) The auditorium
(B) The theater
(C) The entrance of President Lincolns house
(D) The information center

91. How often are the talks given?

(A) Every half an hour
(B) Every 45 minutes
(C) Every hour
(D) Every two hours

(A) It was an unchanged year.

(B) It was a boring year.
(C) It was an unsuccessful 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?

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 finding

jobs.
93. According to the speaker, when is a good
time for outdoor activities?
(A) Saturday
(B) Sunday
(C) Monday

(D) Next weekend

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 windy and snowy.

(A) A local real estate agent

(B) A resident in an apartment building
(C) The owner of an apartment building
(D) The manager of an apartment complex

99. What is one of the special features being

offered?
(A) A community coin laundry
(B) Indoor whirlpool baths
(C) A nearby free clinic
(D) A built-in dishwashing machine

100. How much must a new resident living in a

one-bedroom unit pay before moving in?
(A) $1,000
(B) $2,000
(C) $3,000
(D) $4,000

(D) There will be thunderstorms.

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

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Readina
Test
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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.

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.

101. Please leave the files on the desk as a

qualifying rounds w ill--------- the city in the

state tournament.

(A) I
(B) me
(C) my
(D) myself

(A) represent
(B) perform
(C) attend
(D) reach

102. All of the conference participants can get to

105. You can choose the exact contents of each

the Harrot Hotel from the a irp o rt--------- by

train or by bus.

dish from o u r --------- selection of fresh

ingredients.

(A) unless
(B) both
(C) either
(D) without

(A) enhancing
(B) outstanding
(C) conservative
(D) apparent

103. As delivery problems have been our primary

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104. Whichever team wins the most games in the

reminder t o ------- to review them one more

time before I leave for supper.

106. Please dial your area number, and, at the

---------- with Pure Flows operation, we

should improve on that.

tone, enter the code for t h e --------- service

department.

(A) complaint
(B) complain
(C) complained
(D) complaining

(A) appropriate
(B) appropriates
(C) appropriately
(D) appropriateness

107. Malisa Akiko has been assigned to check

112. Cosda is a good mall to frequent, as it is

spacious a n d ----------located w ith lots of
free parking.

(A) also
(B) than
(C) moreover
(D) while

(A) convenient
(B) convenience
(C) conveniently
(D) more conveniently

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

review by your personal agent as well as his
or her department head.
(A) subject
(B) susceptive
(C) successful
(D) suspect

114. We have junior and senior staff employed in

109. The s a fe 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

various branch offices in m any---------cities

throughout the USA and Canada.
(A) differ
(B) differentiate
(C) difference
(D) different

115. It was suggested that an Employee of the

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

Year award would be an excellent

to improve staff morale.
(A) technique
(B) access
(C) approach
(D) way

116. The Milestone Corporation anticipates

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

--------- revenue increases in several major

metropolitan areas over the next decade.
(A) significant
(B) signify
(C) significantly
(D) signification

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Test 1

the file s -------- - McGray works on the

project.

117.---------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
refund.
(A) Whether
(B) Even though
(C) Despite
(D) As if

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

122. Ms. Lee has a great reputation for winning

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

123. Well 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

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

125. A s ---------in our last conference, Ms. Miller

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

is going to arrive at the Incheon Airport at

P.M. on Sunday, April 13.

(A) discuss
(B) discussion
(C) discussing
(D) discussed

126. If you should misplace your card, simply

121. In order to be responsive to their customers
needs, the bank ........ a customer
satisfaction campaign through massive
amounts of telephone interviews.
(A) achieved
(B) conducted
(C) met
(D) obtained

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notify us at the same toll-free number, and

wel l ----------you another one within two
days.

(A) issue
(B) discuss
(C) address
(D) present

127.-------- the assets of Acme Equipment have

132. We a ls o --------- storage facilities fo r your

been seized and w ill be auctioned o ff by

Auction Services on Saturday, April 1, 2008
at 2:00 P.M.

m ink coats and other deiicates and deal

with silks, satins, and laces with the utmost
consideration.

(A) Almost
(B) Most
(C) Most of
(D) Mostly

(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 specified garbage collection day.
(A) distant
(B) habitual
(C) residential
(D) separate

133. One industry that w ill b e --------- hit by the

negative effects of this is agriculture.
(A) currently
(B) eagerly
(C) particularly
(D) sincerely

134. Mr. Kim is cautiously---------about the

129.1 honestly think you w ill find our new
em ployee wage s tru ctu re and ben efits
p a c k a g e ............ to any o f our industry
rivals.
(A) comparable
(B) distinguished
(C) comprehensible
(D) related

projection fo r increased profits in the

coming quarter because profits were down
last quarter.
(A) optim istic
(B) optimistically
(C) optimism
(D) optimize

135. Jane Anderson has a keen in te re st--------f3 0 l--------- 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

contributing to the funds being collected in

the office to help with flood relief in India.
(A) in
(B) for
(C) about
(D) of

136. The CEO said that the ----- of the auction

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

would be used to pay off Namsung Trades

debts.
(A) proceeds
(B) procedure
(C) process
(D) processing

137. All club members are allowed----- - the

International Health Symposium at no cost.
(A) attending
(B) attend
(C) to attend
(D) attended

138. A Grandeur spokesperson also stated that

ample parking space is available,..........
includes an underground facility.
(A) that
(B) what
(C) which
(D) who

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139. You may......... of the unsuitable letterhead

forms in whichever way you choose.
(A) deal
(B) take
(C) dispose
(D) decide

140. Almost 20 machines inspected were found

to have faulty o r -------- safety mechanism
in their front and back doors.
(A) adequately
(B) inadequacy
(C) inadequate
(D) inadequately

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 families with children. We ----- 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 1960s 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) Where

(B) Whether
(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 preferred seating when the
restaurant is crowded. All members get a --------- admission ticket for an amusement

143. (A) combined

(B) complicated
(C) complimentary
(D) complex
park just for joining.

Questions 144-146 refer to the following fax.

To= Mr Steve Smith

From: Jeanie Kim
Subject: Trade Conference
A unique and historic international 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 Pacific Rim Trade Conference.

145. (A) delegated

(B) relegated
(C) elevated
(D) released
It is sponsored by the World Trade Association and the U.S. State Department.
The delegation w ill 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 return 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.

Test 1

Over the past year, the information technology industry has had a hard time. Dot-com
companies have gone out of business, and I 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 workers.
While that number has fa lle n --------- , to 900,000, its not expected to drop any further.

149. (A) somewhat

(B) some
(C) anyway
(D) somehow
By 2008, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts a million technology jobs will go unfilled.
The technology world has seen a major change this past year. Over 500 small- and
medium-sized Internet companies in North America have shut down.

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Q uestions 144-146 refer to the following fax.

To= Mr. Steve Smith

From: Jeanie Kim
Subject: Trade Conference
A unique and historic international 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 Pacific Rim Trade Conference.

145. (A) delegated

(B) relegated
(C) elevated
(D) released
It is sponsored by the World Trade 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 return 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 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 Seafood Market (CSM). 91% of the
employees at CFM voted in favor of the new name at a special meeting that
was held today in Toronto, Under its new name, the CFM will continue to
broaden its already huge market with more products such as shrimp and
oysters.
The name change will take place on January 1st of next year, but the
changes in broadening the market with more products will take place 2
weeks from now.

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 weeks.

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 before
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
circumstances will photocopies be accepted.

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IS . What is said about the documents?

(A) They must be submitted 3 full days before traveling.
(B) Workers must hand them in with a color picture of themselves.
(C) Workers must get the CEOs signature before turning them in.
(D) Workers must aive them to Karl Mellow.

1S6. 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 157-159 refer to the following article.

National Calling Service Reports Error

New York-based AT&P Wireless, the nations largest calling service, increased its 2nd
quarter p ro fit forecast and said the Accounting Team in Massachusetts had made
an error. The team forgot to list 14 million dollars used in the second quarter for
changing machines and pro fit lost in the w ritten report, according to a spokesman
fo r AT&P Wireless. We have identified the cause of the e rro r and are taking steps to
fix it right away, said the spokesman.
We are confident we have found and fixed 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.

157. What caused the problem?

(A) An Accounting Team in Massachusetts
(B) People stopped using phones.
(C) An employee took $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 Wireless done?

(A) Deleted old programs with problems
(B) Installed some new programs
(C) Fired all employees in Massachusetts
(D) Identified the problem but hasnt fixed it yet

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160. 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.
(D) It manufactures photoshop programs.

162. What is required for the position?

(A) Calling the office
(B) A good understanding of how the
company works
(C) A high school diploma
(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) Transforming photos
(D) Drafting new workers

Questions 163-165 refer to the following article.

Salvation Shelter Completed

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University of Washington announced yesterday that it has finished

con stru ction of the $3 m illion Center for Salvation. The center

will provide shelter for those that cannot take care of themselves in the state of
Washington. The center will serve 3 hot meals every day, have a nice, small room with
a television, and provide a doctor to give free check-ups for the people that are in the
shelter.
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 first and only
center in the state of Washington that offers this to people that have a hard time doing
everyday, normal things
Will Simpson has always felt bad inside when he gets off of work late and sees just
how many people are sleeping out in the streets and in marketplaces 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 Washington 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 always a doctor in the shelter.
(D) The nurses are women.

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Questions 166-167 refer to the following letter.

Test 1

Flyte and Tyme

637 West Street
Com pton, CA

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Harry Young, Managing Editor

Dodge Times
1942 44th Street
Com pton, CA

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Dear Mr. Young,

Thank you fo r publishing a long, 4-page, co lo r a rticle about our com pany in the
business se ction in last w eeks paper. We enjoyed reading the a rtic le , and the
employees here also fe lt good that our com pany made the front page o f the business
section. However, there is one correction to be made.

In the article, you stated th a t Flyte and Tyme had revenues o f $1.6 m illion last year.
We had total revenues of $62 m illion. The $1.6 m illion was just in the fourth quarter.
While this may seem like an unim portant point, we feel that reporting a much sm aller
number may result in a negative publicity fo r our company.

if you could, can you please p rin t a correction in the next paper in the business
section? We thank you fo r your attention to this matter.
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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 fourth quarter.
(C) They will purchase the business section.
(D) They have received bad publicity.

167. What 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

Questions 168-169 refer to the following letter.

Exchange Student Admissions Office

Georgetown University
International Student Center
37th Street
Washington, D.C
To whom it may concern
If you could send me a brochure and an application form for admission to the school
of business, I would appreciate it. I have finished 12 years of school in Seoul, Korea,
and I have all of my transcripts with me. I arrived in this country 3 months ago,
and I would like to enter the freshman class in March 2006. I would like to major in
business because it is the field I am most interested in.
I would appreciate any additional information you can send me about the school,
the campus, tuition costs, and the costs of living on campus. I also would like to
know about the scholarships you offer and any other assistance that is available to
foreign students.
Sincerely,

168. Where is Mr. Choi?

(A) In Seoul
(B) In Korea
(C) In Washington, 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 for a business

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Questions 170-172 refer to the following advertisement.

Imagine a weekend or short vacation cruising in a 700 V14, Benz S600, BMW 760
Li, Nissan 300ZX, or an Acura NSX. You can if you rent from Worthington. Also, rent
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now, and you can enjoy the special offer of the Sunday-Thursday plan, which costs

just $99 a day!

Mention this ad when you call the Worthington office, and enjoy the total pleasure of

cruising around in the hottest cars out there!

THE BIGGEST RENT-A-CAR COMPANY IN LOS ANGELES
All of the cars mentioned above, plus Cadillac Devilles, Rolls Royces, Lincoln

Navigators, and many more can be discounted at 20% for readers of our magazine.
Rates include 70 free miles per day but do not include tax or refueling charges.
Vehicles are subject 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 feature is NOT included in the ad?

(A) The benefits to subscribers
(B) Free miles all day
(C) Cars are subject to availability.
(D) What type of cars they have

172. What can be inferred 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.

Q uestions 173-175 refer to the following news article.

Tax Everywhere?
Americas $70 billion online home-shopping industry is credited
for simplicity and convenience, but mostly it is used for tax evasion.
Thanks to legal loopholes, dialing 800 numbers and shopping on
the Internet saves online companies nearly $45 billion a year. On
the companies' side, they are trying their hardest to market their
products online. To put it shortly, everyone is treating the Internet as
a haven from taxes.
Some states, however, are passing bills that state all commerce over
the Internet will be taxed. In effect, this bill is making companies
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) 8 0 0 numbers are becoming more expensive.
(D) They dont want to lose $ 7 0 billion.

175. What are some states planning to do?

(A) Expand their Internet shopping

(B) Start taxing Internet shopping
(C) Disconnect 8 0 0 numbers
(D) Equate Internet sales with telephone sales

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Questions 176-178 refer to the following article.

Platinum

Price Expected to Rise

Alchemist Metal Mining expects higher demand from the U.S. and Canada to
boost platinum prices to an average of $410 an ounce next year, up from $364 an
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Platinum prices are low as of now because of an economy downturn. But recently
the rise in stock prices from UKME, the'w orlds largest platinum processing
company, shows that in the near future, the price of platinum will rise in the second
half of the year, says Kiyoto Yoshi, a head manager at the company.

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The UKME standard platinum contract has risen 18% this year to $11,648,000 a
ton at Saturdays close. Last May, it hit an all-time low of $9,234(000.

Alchemist expects the price of platinum to be around $355-365 an ounce this year
and increase to $405-420 an ounce later this year.
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176. What does Kiyoto Yoshi say aboifjplatiiium

prices?
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(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.

177. What is true about UKME?

(A) They are a platinum delivery company.
(B) They are a worldwide platinum processing
company,
(C) Their employees are on strike..
(D) They are almost bankrupt.

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

Questions 179-180 refer to the following job advertisement.

Job Opportunity
Position:

Customer Service Representative

Pay and Benefits:

$35,000~$52,000/year, commensurate with experience

Total of 3 weeks vacation annually, 2 days off a week
Health insurance, travel expenses, company car
Qualifications:

Fluent in Korean and English and one other European language

26-35 years old, healthy
Well dressed, professional appearance and manners
Experience in dealing with customers required
Application Process:

Please send transcripts, a resume, a cover letter, and a recent photograph

to the address below. We will send you a notice no later than June 4th.
Successful applicants will have an on-site interview, at our expense, no
later than July 1st.
Educational Graphic Research Center
1232 C-Street F0 Bulling, Suite 718
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 12323

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179, According to the passage, which applicant will be preferred?

(A) One who can speak Japanese, Korean, and Chinese
(B) One who can speak Korean, English, and German
(C) One who is very good at dealing with computers
(D) Freshman

180. 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.

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Questions 181-185 refer to the following notice and e-mail.

In-House Job Posting

The Human Resources D epartm ent is announcing an im m ediate opening
to rep lace Mrs. M oshonda A b b o tt, w h o is re tirin g . The a p p lica n t m ust
have excellent o rg an izatio n al skills, type 75 w ords per m inute, and have
word processing and spreadsheet knowledge. Since this is a very im portant
and highly visible position, the applicant must have great social and oral
communication skills. Some experience in the field of accounting is required,
preferably 7 years or more, but no less than 5. Experience in a supervisory
position w ould be great, too. A bachelor's degree in accounting is a must.
The salary is com m ensurate w ith experience. Contact Mr. Dorl in Human
Resources.

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From: Amy Peterson

To: Mr. Dorl
Subject: Ill do my best
Date: Thu, Mar. 2, 11:51:18

My name is Amy Peterson. I am very interested in the job position as an

administrative assistant. I am currently working 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 working for 6 years, and our reports are done
by Excel, so I think Im 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
interviewed.

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*:I1, Where would thisjob announcement probably appear?

(A) In a local newspaper
B) On television
(C) On a company bulletin board
(D) In a finance magazine

182. To whom will the applicant directly report?

(A) Mr. Dorl
(B) Ms. Ski
(C) The company president
(D) Mrs. Moshonda

183. What is a requirement for this position?

(A) Seven years of experience
(B) A drivers license
(C) Supervisory skills
(D) Computer skills

184. What is Amy Petersons job?

(A) Administrative assistant
(B) Consultant
(C) Assistant director of accounting
(D) Gym instructor

1K>. If Ms. Peterson gets hired, what may be the reason?5

(A) Her 5 years of experience in accounting
(B) Her excellent communication skills
(C) She works in a gym.
(D) She has a masters degree.

Questions 186-190 refer to the following facsimiles.

PROTECH CORPORATION
August 28
To:
Mr. Takada Nobuhiko, Vice President, BOC Corporation
3-34-23 Osaka, Japan
FAX: 81-6-555-1111
From: Paul Wall, Vice President
19th Street, Sydney, Australia
FAX: 63-7-522-3817
Dear Mr. Nobuhiko:
On behalf of Mr. Ashley and in response to your letter of August 21, we 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 September 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: 63-7-522-3817
From: Mr. Takada Nobuhiko, Vice President, BOC Corporation
3-34-23 Osaka, Japan
FAX: 81-6-555-1111
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 September 2 to September
19, so I thought it would be much better for me just to have a meeting at your office. It is
very time-consuming to get on a plane and get back to my country. I didnt want you to
waste at least 2 whole days coming 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,

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

(A) To initiate discussions about planning a meeting
(B) To verify 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 Corporations Portland office
(D) At the BOC Corporations 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 finish a contract
(B) The perfect preparation of a presentation
(C) Not to be late
(D) The introduction of a new product

190. How long did the Protech Corporation take to receive the letter and send a facsimile?
(A) One day
(B) 3 days
(C) 1 week
(D) 2 weeks

Questions 191-195 refer to the following memos.

MEMORANDUM
To:
Sales Staff
From:
Francene Cardi
Subject: Upcoming Sale
I am in the process of ordering books for our upcoming sale. In the past, children
books have always been our biggest sellers, so I am particularly interested in
providing a good selection at the sale. Please let me know which titles and
authors we need to stock up on. I will also be ordering cookbooks, biographies,
and books-on-tape to fill our rather limited stock. I would appreciate suggestions
in these areas, too. Thank you.

To:
Francene Cardi
From: Marc Ecko
Hello, Francene. It's Marc. Here is the list of book titles and authors we need

The Authors: Brian Peppers, Mick Foley, Andrew 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 would be absolutely great. The book titles are the bestsellers from
last month, and lots of customers are still looking for them, so it would be great
to get some more in stock.

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B l. Which 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
P ) Life histories of famous people

flS . 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

SSL 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 clothing 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
preferred customer. For 2 special days, Saturday and Sunday,
August 24 and 25,10% will be taken off everything in 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 Certificates

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

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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 weekend
(B) One week
(C) Ten days
(D) Two months

198. What items are NOT included in this special offer?

(A) Gift certificates
(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.

SO . What does the customer ask about coupons?

(A) She asks if they can be used with the sale.
(B) She wants 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.