SC 1 bring up sth: introduce sth into a discussion or conversation SC 3 safety check: examination of safety smoothly: without problems or difficulty

SC 4 service charge: money paid for a service transaction: business deal bill: bank note

SC 6 blend in with sth : match sth, be similar to sth contrast: clear difference SC 7 express: moving or being sent fast SC 8 ideal: perfect SC 10 market share: the percentage of sales in a market that a company or product has growth: increase, development

ST 2 power outage/failure/cut: period of time when there is no electricity supply otherwise: in a different way to the way mentioned, differently ST 3 orientation: period of time during which people are trained and prepared for a new job or course of study publication: book, magazine ST 4 service: examine a machine and repair any faulty parts ST 6: intimidating: threatening, frightening rack: shelf, frame feed: move into a machine or opening stack: pile

ST 7 dress code: a set of rules for what you can wear business conduct: how to behave in business thought provoking: making you think a lot ST 8 renovation: repair, improvement retain: keep or continue to have something charming: attractive cozy: comfortable, warm extension: another room added to a building desirable: worth having and wanted by most people ST 9 theft: stealing shoplifter: one who steals merchandise from a store while pretending to shop account for: explain draw up: prepare (a written document)

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Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. Each will be spoken just one time. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand and remember what is said. In your test book, you will read two or more questions about each short talk. The questions will be followed by four answers. You are to choose the best answer to each question. The answers are printed at the end of this section.

81. For whom is this message most likely

intended? (A) (B) (C) (0) A A A A nursing assistant. receptionist. patient. teacher.

86. Who most likely is Patricia Wright?

(A) An interviewer. (B) A publisher. (C) A politician. (0) An editor.

87. For about how long was Patricia Wright 82. By when should Ms. Giovanni arrive?
(A) (B) (C) (0) By By By By 10:00. 10:30. 11:00. 11:30. overseas? (A) (B) (C) (0) A few weeks. A few months. A year. Two years.

83. Where is this announcement being made?

(A) (B) (C) (0) In In In In a a a a factory. computer store. shopping center. school.

88. Why was Flight 109 delayed?

(A) (B) (C) (0) The The The The flight crew was stuck in traffic. plane had mechanical trouble. weather was bad. connecting flight was canceled.

84. Why is the building closing early?

(A) The staff are having a meeting. (B) Workers have become ill. (C) There are problems with the computers. (0) The equipment is being replaced.

89. What is the new departure time?

(A) (B) (C) (0) 7:30. 8:00. 8:30. 9:00.

85. What is the topic of this talk?

(A) A new employee. (B) A recent election. (C) A work schedule. (0) A branch office.

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90. What problem is the speaker addressing?

(A) Conference meeting schedules have changed. (8) The demand for programs is greater than the supply. (C) Some items have been removed from the information desk. (0) The guest speaker for the conference has not arrived.

95. What will begin on Thursday?

(A) Physical examinations. (8) Training sessions. (C) Film screenings. (0) Sales presentations.

96. Who is the speaker most likely addressing?

(A) A potential buyer. construction crew. (C) A house cleaner. (0) A group of tourists.

(8) A

91. What will happen in the afternoon?

(A) Guests will be able to register. (8) New meeting times will be announced. (C) The opening session will begin. (0) More programs will be available.

97. Which part of the house has been

renovated recently? (A) The (8) The (C) The (0) The kitchen. bedroom. garage. stairways.

92. Where does this talk probably take place?

(A) In a restaurant kitchen. (8) At an appliance repair company. (C) On a factory floor. (0) At a dry cleaner's.

98. What is mentioned as a possible

disadvantage (A) The (8) The (C) The (0) The of the house? distance from the house to town. size of the building. price of making improvements. condition of the structure.

93. What should the user do if the items do not

come out clean? (A) Stack them on the cart. (8) Wash them by hand. (C) Put them through the machine again. (0) Contact customer service.

99. Who most likely is the speaker?

(A) A (8) A (C) A (0) A bank manager. store supervisor. machine operator. security consultant.

94. Who is making this announcement?

(A) A (8) A (C) A (0) A sports team physician. travel agent. company administrator. radio announcer.

100. What is the topic of the talk?

(A) Salary increases. (8) Staff absences. (C) A rise in profits. (0) Stolen merchandise.