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Practice 1
Exercise1. Complete the dialogues with phrases from the box.
Exercise 2. Complete each sentence. Use the words in the brackets. Use present simple
or present continuous.
Exercise 3. Complete each sentence using the correct present simple or present
continuous of the verbs in the box. You may have to use some negative forms.
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Exercise 4. Underline ten verbs in the wrong tense and rewrite them correctly.
„One game I am loving is backgammon. You are throwing the dice and then you move
your pieces around the board. It is seeming quite easy, but in fact you needing to be
quite careful. When your piece lands on one of the other person‟s piece, you are taking it
off the board and you send it back to the beginning. You are winning by getting all your
pieces to the end off the board. Some people are preferring chess, but I am not
understanding that game. Right now, I wait to have a game with my brother. He does his
homework. I usually win, so I think he doesn‟t want to play a game with me!‟
1………………………................... 6…………………………………………
2. …………………………….…… 7…………………………………………
3………………………………….. 8…………………………………………
4………………………………….. 9…………………………………………
5………………………………….. 10………………………………………..
Exercise 5. Read the text. Are the statements true (T) or false (F)?
Exercise 6. Use the words in bracket ( ) to complete the dialogues. Use present simple or
present continuous.
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Ann: (How often / they have / these competitions?)
………….……………………………………………………………………….………
Jane: About three times a year.
2. Sam: (Why / that machine / not work / at the moment?)
………………………………………………………………………………….……...
Chris: (I don‟t know, but a mechanic / mend it)
………………………………………………………………………………….……...
Sam: (What / the machine / do / in fact?) (it / make / boxes?)
………………………………………………………………………………….……...
Chris: (Yes, it/ make / boxes of all sizes.)
…………………………………………………………………..………………………
3. Mary: (Look! The Fosters / work / in the garden.)
………………………………………………..………………………………….……...
Joe: (They / not / usually / work / on Saturdays)
..……………………………..…………….……………………………………………
Mary: Let‟s have a word with them. Hello, Sara, (you / get / ready / for the winter?)
………………………………………………………………………………….……...
Joe: Yes, we / tidy up / the leaves)
………………………………………………………………………………….……...
Mary: (We / always / try / to do it before the winter / come.)
………………………………………………………………………………….……...
Exercise 7. Put in a form of have and have got. There is usually more than one possible
answer.
1. Shall we …………………… a swim?
2. Trevor and Laura …………………. an argument at the moment.
3. ………………you ………….. a bike?
4. It‟s a nice big flat, although …………………….. (it/not) a balcony.
5. Peter usually …………………… a rest in the afternoon.
6. ……………..you…………….. any photos here to show us?
7. We cook in the evening. At lunch time I usually……………… a sandwich.
8. She ………………….... maths at nine o‟clock on Mondays.
Exercise 8. Complete each sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the previous one.
Include a form of have or have got.
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Exercise 9. Write each sentence in a different way using the words given.
Exercise 10. Join these pairs of sentences in three different ways using although, but and
however.
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Mini Test 1
Part 1: Picture Description
Listen and choose the statement that best describe the picture
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(A) (B) (C) (D)
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(A) (B) (C) (D)
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Part 3: Short Conversations
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Part 4: Short Talks
2. How long does it take the speaker to walk to the subway station?
(A) Ten minutes
(B) Fifteen minutes
(C) Twenty minutes
(D) Fifty minutes
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Part 5: Incomplete Sentences
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12. You look worried. -------------- about what happened last night?
(A) Do you think (B) Are you thinking
(C) You think (D) You are thinking
14. Kate usually -------------- to class by bicycle, but today she went by bus because of the
rain.
(A) go (B) goes
(C) went (D) going
17. I don‟t think it will rain. However, if it --------------, turn off the machine.
(A) don‟t rain (B) do rain
(C) does rain (D) doesn‟t rain
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25. He‟s a good friend, -------------- we don‟t meet often.
(A) but (B) although
(C) so (D) because
26. Claire dresses -------------- in New York- and wears her hair up.
(A) different (B) differently
(C) difference (D) differ
28. The children enjoy playing in the sand and -------------- in the ocean.
(A) to swim (B) swimming
(C) swim (D) swam
29. Let‟s -------------- the art gallery first, and then have some lunch.
(A) trip (B) journey
(C) visit (D) watch
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Part 6: Incomplete Texts
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank
As you know, school policy is for all teachers to be in their classroom five minutes before
the ------------- of a lesson. This sets a good example for our students.
2. (A) end
(B) start
(C) finish
(D) introduction
We cannot expect our students to be punctual if we ------------- late ourselves. All teachers
must observe school policy
3. (A) to be
(B) will be
(C) are
(D) is
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Questions 4 through 7 refer to the following information.
When most people think of movies, the city that comes to ------------ is Hollywood.
4. (A) their head
(B) thinking
(C) mind
(D) to them
Hollywood is famous for its movie studios, and people often visit in the hopes of
meeting a famous actor or actress.
But these days, Hollywood is not the only world city famous for movie production.
Another city that is becoming ---------- around the world is Mumbai, India.
5. (A) popular
(B) famous
(C) exciting
(D) interesting
India's Bollywood produces an average of ten movies per day, and the movies are
distributed throughout the world. All Bollywood movies follow the same ------------;
7. (A) story
(B) script
(C) idea
(D) pattern
there is a lot of singing, dancing, action, and romance, but there is no nudity or
extreme violence. And Bollywood movies usually run for three hours or more!
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Questions 8 through 11 refer to the following notice.
The Mayfield High School Football team is ----------- for three new players. We are
8. (A) looking
(B) hunting
(C) researching
(D) seeking
currently leading in the High School league and hope to maintain our position. If you think
you are ------------ to help take our team to the top for the tenth year in a row, come along to
9. (A) enough good
(B) good enough
(C) enough
(D) good
the football try-outs next Friday. We will be holding the try-outs on the athletics field
between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. If this is too early for you, then you ------------- the kind of
10. (A) isn't
(B) are not
(C) have not
(D) are
person we are looking for. All regular practices start at 7 a.m., and the team practices 5 days
a week. We would like to encourage all students who made it to the short list last time
-----------again.
11. (A) try
(B) to try
(C) trying
(D) tried
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Questions 12 through 15 refer to the following information
You are never too young or too old to get involved in sports and exercise. In fact the sooner
you start to ------------, the better. According to some recent research, people who started sports
12. (A) exercising
(B) sport
(C) sporty
(D) exercise
at a young age were more likely to keep it up as they got older. This applied whether they were
involved in -------------- sports or not. In fact, people who did sports just for fun when they
13. (A) competition
(B) competitive
(C) competing
(D) competitions
were younger were about 7% more --------------- to keep exercising when they were older.
14. (A) like
(B) likeable
(C) likely
(D) liking
Researchers believe this might be because some young people get burnt out from competition.
However, even people who gave up sports because they felt burnt out tended to return to
exercising a few years later. So start exercising now, if you want ----------- strong and healthy
later!
15. (A) being
(B) be
(C) to be
(D) to being
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Part 7: Reading Comprehension
As we enter the cold and flu season, the management wants to remind all
employees to wash their hands after using the restroom and before returning to
work. This is especially important for cooks, waiters and waitresses. As most of
you are aware, germs, viruses, and bacteria are passed on mainly through hand
contact. Here at The Happy Sandwich restaurant, hygiene and cleanliness are our
number one priority. This policy will be strictly enforced. Thank you for your
attention in this matter.
The Management
1. What is the name of the restaurant? 3. What is the restaurant‟s main priority?
(A) The Management (A) Serving delicious food
(B) The Happy Sandwich (B) Having the lowest price in town
(C) The Winter Season (C) Having the most polite staff
(D) The Strict Policy (D) Hygiene and cleanliness
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Questions 4 through 7 refer to the following email .
This is just a short email to update you on your medical test results from
your physical examination on January 10 th. Our records show that you
took a blood pressure test. Your test this time showed that your blood
pressure is doing quite well for a man your age. I am very pleased to
note that your blood pressure is much lower that it was last time. It
seems that the medication you have been taking is working well.
Unfortunately, we do not have a record of the name of your medication
on file. Can you remember the name of the medication that you are
taking? If you could send an email to my nurse with the name of the
medicine, that would be very helpful to us. His email address is
medcinter05@huxley.com.
Also, there is a note in your file stating that you want your medical test
results sent to your insurance company. Which department do you want
them sent to? Please let us know as soon as possible.
Regards,
Dr. Huxley
4. What kind of test did Mr. Thompson 6. What is true about Mr. Thompson‟s
have done? blood pressure?
(A) A stress test (A) It is extremely high.
(B) A blood test (B) It is very low.
(C) A high blood pressure test (C) It is non-existent.
(D) A department test (D) It is normal.
5. Where will Mr. Thompson‟s medical 7. What information does the doctor
test results be sent to? need?
(A) His employer address (A) Mr. Thompson‟s email
(B) His insurance company (B) The name of his medication
(C) His doctor‟s office (C) The nurse‟s email address
(D) The doctor‟s nurse (D) Mr. Thompson‟s age
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Questions 8 through 11 refer to the following information.
Sugar
Dairy, Meat
Fish, Eggs
Vegetables and Fruit
Bread, Rice, and Cereals
8. Which of the following are 10. Which food group has the second
daily products? smallest serving suggestion?
(A) Milk and cheese (A) Sugar
(B) Fish and eggs (B) Dairy, Meat, Fish, and Eggs
(C) Sugar and spice (C) Vegetables and Fruits
(D) Bread and rice (D) Bread, Rice, and Cereals
9. What is the purpose of the Food Pyramid? 11. What affects your daily food needs?
(A) To sell food (A) Your likes and dislikes
(B) To help make healthy food choices (B) The Food Pyramid
(C) To show which foods are bad for you (C) Your lifestyle and activity
(D) To help remember the names of foods (D) Small portions
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Questions 12 through 15 refer to the following article.
12. Who are these instructions for? 14. How many methods of listening to
music are mentioned in the text?
(A) People who want to listen to music. (A) None
(B) Musicians (B) 3
(C) Credit card companies (C) 60
(D) MP3 players (D) 4
13. How can people pay for the music? 15. How can people find a song?
(A) They can send a check. (A) Go to large music store
(B) They can use a credit card. (B) Use the search engine on download sites
(C) They can borrow money. (C) Listen to the radio
(D) It does not say. (D) Ask Melody Magazine
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Revision 2: Units 3 and 4
Practice 2
Exercise 1. Put the word in the right form.
1. I .....................(go) to the cinema yesterday and ...................(see) the new James Bond
film – Skyfall. It ......................... (be) great.
2. At 4:30 last Friday afternoon, I ............................ (have) an English lesson.
3. She .................. (write) a letter to her daughter last night when there ................ (be) a
phone call. She ................... (pick up) the receiver and .................(hear) her daughter on
the line phoning all the way from Africa! She ............... (not need) to finish the letter
because she ................ (tell) her all the news over the phone!
4. They .................... (ask) us last week to go on holiday with them. We ............. (say) “yes”!
5. As Tom ................ (walk) home from work last week, he ............. (see) a bag at the side of
the path. It .................. (seem) to be moving! He .................. (go) closer and ...................
(look) inside. There .................... (be) two small kittens and a note saying: “Please take us
home and feed us – we need a loving home!”.
6. This time last year I .......................(lie) in hospital after having a serious accident.
7. We .................... (travel) into town on the bus. We ...............(have) to change twice but it
......................(not take) us very long. We ..................(be) there in 20 minutes. However,
coming back home .................. (take) much longer!!!
8. Last winter it .............................. (snow) a lot. It .................... (be) also extremely cold!
9. I .................... (get up) really late this morning and .................... (have) to run for the bus.
The bus driver .....................(see) me running and ...................... (wait) for me . It ............
(be) very nice of him.
10. While I ................................(write) this exercise for you, my three cats ......................(sit)
around the computer. They .........................(wait) patiently for me to finish!
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Exercise 3. Use the words and phrases in each item to build a complete sentence. You
can make changes or additions if necessary.
1. Is this ...............book you were telling me about? Yes, it is about ................life of Queen
Elizabeth
2. Is there .................supermarket here? There are several, ..................nearest one is just
down ..........................road on ..................... right.
3. We always stay at .................. Kensington Hotel because it is ...................only one with
facilities for .................disabled.
4. ....................Swiss Alps are ......................good place to go if you like ................skiing.
There is usually plenty of ....................snow during ....................winter months.
5. Just look at ....................snow! It seems to be just ..................right kind of .......................
snow for ....................skiing.
6. ...................English people are forever complaining about ...................weather.
7. This is ....................toughest steak I have ever eaten. It is ..................last time I eat in this
restaurant.
8 . ....................otter is found only in .................north of Britain.
9. He writes ...................... books about ....................natural history in ................... general.
10. …………….sun rotates around …………….earth.
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Exercise 6. Use the words in the box to complete the conversation.
Exercise 7. Fill one suitable word into each gap of the text below.
Sarah Fleming (1) .................................a horrible experience while she was on holiday last
summer in New York City. (2) .................................. the airport, as she was waiting to catch
the airplane to return home, her dress (3) .................................. dirty and she didn‟t have any
spare clothes in her bag to change. She tried to buy (4) ................................. to wear but all
her credit cards were missing. She knew that she was (5) ................................. trouble
because she didn‟t have (6) ................................. money on her. She decided to sit down and
got her head clear in order to see what she (7). .................................. would do. As she was
sitting in the waiting room, she saw (8). .................................... old friend from college. She
got up and walked up to her to say “Hi”. While they were (9). ................................. about the
old times, Sarah heard her name over the loud speaker. An airport security officer had found
her purse. Her problem was resolved. Shortly after her flight was (10). .................................
to depart.
Exercise 8. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that its meaning stays the same.
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Exercise 9. There is one mistake in each sentence. Find the mistake by circling the
correct answer A, B, C or D.
1. The poor child thanked us for giving him food and moneys.
A B C D
2. The doctor carefully is examining the patient who had an accident last night.
A B C D
3. New product were on display in the electronic exhibition in Jakarta Expo Centre a week ago
A B C D
4. Because of the badly weather, we had to cancel our camping trip.
A B C D
5. Watch out! Anyone is following you on the wrong side of the road!
A B C D
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Mini Test 2
Part 1: Picture Description
Listen and choose the statement that best describe the picture
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(A) (B) (C) (D)
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(A) (B) (C) (D)
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Part 3: Short Conversations
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
1. How often does Bill lift weights?
(A) Twice a week
(B) Three times a week
(C) Four times a week
(D) Every day
2. Which of the following does Bill NOT do?
(A) Go swimming
(B) Play basketball
(C) Go jogging
(D) Lift weights
3. What is true about the woman?
(A) She thinks Bill should exercise more.
(B) She thinks Bill looks healthy.
(C) She goes swimming every week.
(D) She runs two times a week.
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5. What are two good things about The New Health Yoga Centre?
(A) It is not far away and the instructors are friendly.
(B) It is close and very cheap.
(C) It is near, and the instructors are good.
(D) It is clean and cheap.
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Part 4: Short Talks
___________________________________________________________________________
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Part 5: Incomplete Sentences
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
7. The judge didn‟t believe him and sentenced him ----------------nine years.
(A) in (B) to
(C) into (D) at
8. Larry immediately said, "I can't go, nor ----------------- want to go."
(A) I (B) do
(C) I do (D) do I
10. I didn‟t go home ---------------- weekend because some friends came to stay.
(A) ago (B) last
(C) when (D) if
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13. Don‟t let --------------- touch my computer while I‟m out.
(A) someone (B) something
(C) anyone (D) anything
19. When we got to the meeting, there was ---------------- to sit because it was so full.
(A) somewhere (B) anywhere
(C) everywhere (D) nowhere
20. There‟s ----------------- I want to tell you. Can you keep a secret?
(A) nothing (B) everything
(C) something (D) anything
22. These policies are unlikely to prove -------------- with middle-class voters.
(A) popular (B) popularity
(C) popularly (D) popularize
24. They were really -------------- about the result of the match. Their favorite team became
champions for the first time.
(A) excitement (B) exciting
(C) excited (D) excite
25. You should be --------------- about which information to include in the report.
(A) selective (B) selection
(C) select (D) selected
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26. There's a world of -------------- between liking someone and loving them.
(A) different (B) differ
(C) difference (D) indifference
27. We are looking for people who would be willing to -------------- in the group's work.
(A) assisting (B) assistant
(C) assistance (D) assist
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Part 6: Incomplete Texts
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank
Attention, all airline -------------- Please do not leave your bags unattended while you use the
1. (A) people
(B) passengers
(C) airplanes
(D) users
restroom or wait in line for your boarding pass. There have been several cases of theft in the
airport lounge, so we -------------- keeping your bags with you at all times.
2. (A) tell to you
(B) say to you
(C) recommend
(D) order
If you are missing any of your luggage, please report it to security personnel as soon as
possible. You can also come to the lost and found area to -------------- your bags there.
3. (A) search for
(B) look at
(C) keep
(D) throw away
It is advisable to keep a--------------on your bag, as that will help us to more quickly assist
4. (A) airline ticket
(B) driver license
(C) name tag
(D) hand
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Questions 5 through 8 refer to the following advertisement
Summer --------------! Don‟t miss out on this special limited- time only travel package
5. (A) travelers
(B) tour takers
(C) vacation
(D) time
to beautiful Hawaii. This travel package includes round trip, air fare and hotel
reservations for 3 nights and 4 days at the Kawakawa Hotel located right -------------- the
white, sandy beach of Hilo.
6. (A) in
(B) at
(C) on
(D) on top
This special package also includes free buffet, breakfast and the use of a rental car with
unlimited mileage, so you can see the beautiful main island of Maui at your own -----------
7. (A) speed
(B) distance
(C) leisure
(D) time
This -------------- package will be available for one week only, so see your travel
8. (A) common
(B) Hawaii
(C) big
(D) one -of- a-kind
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Questions 9 through 12 refer to the following letter
Dear Grandma,
I just wanted to -------------- you this email updating you on my trip, so far.
9. (A) send
(B) give
(C) tell
(D) prepare for
As you know, I ------------from Alaska on my motorcycle with the intention of riding down
10. (A) escaped
(B) went out
(C) set out
(D) will go
from Alaska through Canada, through the West Coast of the United State and down to the
bottom tip of Mexico.
Right now, I am in Vancouver, Canada. Vancouver is a really beautiful city. It is very clean
and the air is very --------------.
11. (A) smoggy
(B) dirty
(C) fresh
(D) airy
I will probably stay here for two more days, and then continue down to Seattle, Washington.
I have a friend in Seattle that I will ------------- with for a week, and after that, I will continue
12. (A) stay
(B) meet
(C) be
(D) see
Love,
Freddy
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Questions 13 through 15 refer to the following information
CHOOSING A COLLEGE
-----------a college is one of the most important decisions you will have to make. The
13. (A) To choice
(B) Chosen
(C) Choosing
(D) Having chosen
following suggestions should help you make an informed decision. Visit the school you are
considering. While you are at the school, take some to look at the equipment and facilities.
Talk to lecturers and ------------- students. Ask questions that will give you first- hand
14. (A) now
(B) current
(C) presently
(D) immediate
knowledge about the school: do the instructors seem knowledgeable? What is the students‟
opinion of the instructors? What -------------they like most and least about the school or
15. (A) do
(B) are
(C) had
(D) can
program? Finally, look at several schools that offer similar programs. Compare program
length, schedule, cost, transferability of course credit, financial aid availability and any other
factors that are important to you.
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Part 7: Reading comprehension
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence
3. What did many people say about Mrs. lves, with regard to her sister?
(A) Mrs. lves didn‟t like painting.
(B) Mrs. lves was a more famous painter.
(C) Mrs. lves was a better artist.
(D) Mrs. lves was richer.
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Questions 5 through 8 refer to the following advertisement
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Questions 9 through 12 refer to the following article.
How often do you use a vending Vending machines have been a great success
machine? If you are like m ost people, since they were first introduced to the
you probably use one every day. They can marketplace. What are some of the reasons
be found all over the world. In America, for this success? First, they save time.
these machines make billions of dollars You may not have time to go to the store
every year. during your break to buy a soda, but you can
Vending machines sell almost e very go to the machine in the corridor.
kind of product that you can think of. Secondly, they are open 24 hours a day.
Some of them s e l l drinks, while others You can buy something even when all the
sell candy and snacks . For workers who local stores are closed. Another reason is
don't have any time for lunch, many that customers usually don‟t need to wait
business es and public buildings provide in line. At the store there may be many
vending machines that also sell soups, people in front of you and you have to
salads, sandwiches, fruits, and desserts. wait for the cashier to serve you, but at
Vending machines may a l s o offer the vending machine your transaction is
p r o d u c t s such as stamps, train and all finished in moments. Lastly, the
bus t i c k e t s , newspapers, and other machines save companies money because
kinds of merchandise. There are even there is no need for salesclerks and
some vending machines that sell cashiers. The machine will do all the work
flowers and it doesn‟t need to be paid a salary or a
wage.
12. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as something you can buy from a
vending machine?
(A) Flowers
(B) Tickets
(C) Eggs
(D) Candy
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Questions 13 through 15 refer to the following advertisement.
We are pleased to announce another of our super bargain events. Price Savers
always saves you money, and now you can save even more.
Special offers;
Dairy products
Monday - buy one liter of milk, get one free
Tuesday - Cheddar cheese 50% of recommended retailer's price
Wednesday - 6 fruit yoghurts for the price of 4.
Thursday - milkshake (individual 200ml cartons) 20% off until 3 p.m.
Friday - Price Savers' own brand real dairy ice cream (vanilla, chocolate or toffee
crunch) 30% of regular price
Saturday - your choice of any one of the above!
Sunday - store closed
And that's not all. There's more!
Baked goods
Monday - Muffin variety 6 packs, buy 2 get second pack 50% off
Tuesday - Baguettes, 3 for the price of 2
Wednesday - Baguettes, 3 for the price of 2
Thursday - buy one ready- sliced white loaf, get another for free
Friday - 1 pound cake free to the first 100 customers
Saturday -your choice of any of the above (offer excludes free pound cake)
Sunday - store closed- saving you this much money is hard work!
All offers are limited to one per customer per day. Sorry, but you can't enjoy the
same offer twice in t h e s a m e day.
Price Savers Supermarket -where prices and quality count.
13. How many days will this special offer free cake?
(A) 2
(B) 7
(C) 50% off
(D) 100
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Revision 3: Units 5 and 6
Practice 3
Exercise 3. Put each verb in brackets into a form of going to, will or present continuous.
More than one answer may be possible.
1. Have you heard the news? Harry (join) is joining / is going to join the Army.
2. Sorry to keep you waiting. I (not be) …………….. long.
3. According to the weather forecast, it (snow) …………….. tomorrow.
4. I‟m sorry I can‟t meet you tonight. I (go out) …………. with my parents.
5. Careful! You (knock) …………. that jug off the table.
6. In 50 years‟ time, most people (probably ride)…………..bicycles to work.
7. Our teacher (give) ………….. us a test tomorrow.
8. I (go) ………….. to Manchester at the end of the next week.
9. Look out! You (hit) …………….. that tree.
10. I think our team (probably win) ……………
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Exercise 4. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence.
1. My party is on Thursday.
I’m having a party on Thursday.
I think this is the (1)……………….. (bad) job I‟ve ever had. My last job was much
(2)…………….. (good) than this one. I had a lot (3) ……………….. (little) work there and
my boss was really nice. My boss here is the (4) ……………. (strict) in the whole firm, and
the working day is (5) ………………… (long) than in my last job, too. The (6)……………..
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(good) thing is that the office is (7) ……………. (close) to my house than the old one. At
least now I get home (8) …………….. (early) than I used to.
Exercise 8. Complete the passage using the correct form of the words in the box.
Exercise 9. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence.
1. David is a better runner than Paul.
Paul is not………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Nobody in the class is taller than Anna.
Anna is the ……………………………………… ……………………………………..
3. I haven‟t written as much as you.
You‟ve written…………………………………………………………………………..
4. Jane‟s hair isn‟t as long as Sophie‟s.
Sophie‟s hair is…………………………………………………………………………..
5. No student in the school is noisier than I am!
I‟m the…………………………………………………………………………………….
6. This exhibition is much more interesting than the last one.
The last exhibition was not………………………………………………………………..
7. Kate ate much less than Helen did.
Kate didn‟t ………………………………………………………………………………..
Exercise 10. Complete using the word in the box. You have to use some words more than
once.
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Exercise 11. Rewrite as one sentence using a relative clause.
Exercise 12. Complete each sentence with one of the words from the box. Use each word
one only.
1. Our team is ……………. good……………… your team. They‟re both the same.
2. This is one of ………………… ………………….. famous paintings in the world.
3. You‟re not a safe driver! You should drive ………………… slowly.
4. Ann is taller……………….Mike but their son Dave is………………. tallest in the family.
5. What an awful book. It‟s one of ………….….. ….…………. interesting I‟ve ever read.
6. It makes no difference, because this road is …………..... ……... ……. bad ……..……
that one.
7. Today is ……………... cold …………….. yesterday, so I‟m wearing my shorts.
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Mini Test 3
Part 1: Picture Description
Listen and choose the statement that best describes the picture.
3
(A) (B) (C) (D)
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4 (A) (B) (C) (D)
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Part 3: Short Conversations
__________________________________________________________________________
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Part 4: Short Talks
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
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Part 5: Incomplete sentences
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
2. Sorry this is taking so long. Can you wait for --------------- ten minutes?
(A) other (B) an other
(C) another (D) few
6. ------------- in this department was busy preparing for the conference last week.
(A) Every person (B) Every people
(C) All people (D) All the people
10. The holiday season is by far the busiest time of year for ------------- stores.
(A) of the most (B) most
(C) the most of (D) mostly
11. Jane couldn‟t find -------------- books on global warning in the bookstore.
(A) no (B) some
(C) any (D) almost
12. Some of the questions were --------------- that nobody could answer them.
(A) so hard (B) too hard
(C) very hard (D) not hard
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13. -------------- all of prisoners were set free.
(A) Most (B) Almost
(C) Both (D) Neither
20. If you violate any conditions specified therein, the contract will automatically ---------
(A) complete (B) annul
(C) abolish (D) terminate
23. With her friend‟s -------------- assistance, she completed her project successfully.
(A) organ (B) organize
(C) organization (D) organizational
24. Larry immediately said, “I can‟t go, nor -------------- want to go”
(A) I (B) do
(C) I do (D) do I
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26. I don‟t have --------------- on the hotels of the island.
(A) much information (B) many informational
(C) informs (D) many information
27. In the room, there were -------------- more books on biology than expected.
(A) little (B) a little
(C) much (D) many
28. I wish to remind all the students must ----------- in P.E. lesson.
(A) be (B) have a role
(C) take part (D) study
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Part 6: Incomplete Texts
Hi Mary,
I tried to call you, but there was no answer. I might be a bit late getting home tonight.
I'll -------------- to cook dinner as I promised, but I won't have time to go to the supermarket.
1. (A) can
(B) could
(C) be able
(D) would
Can you pick up the following items on your way home? I'd really ---------- it. I need one
2. (A) appreciate
(B) thanks
(C) grateful
(D) thank you
kilogram of tomatoes, two onions, some garlic, two carrots, a kilogram of green beans,
tomatoes, two onions, some garlic, two carrots, a kilogram of green beans, some parmesan
cheese, and a packet of spaghetti. You can get a bottle of wine, too. Get whatever you like. I
don‟t mind. Could you also get half a dozen eggs, a bag of flour (I think that we have run
---------------). I know we have sugar, so you don't need to buy that, and a 100g bar of dark
3. (A) off
(B) into
(C) out
(D) away
Thanks.
See you ---------------,
4. (A) lately
(B) later
(C) as of late
(D) late
Alex
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Questions 5 through 8 refer to the following article.
Many parents worry that their children don‟t eat properly when they go off to university.
While ---------- students live off instant noodles, they are not the average according to the
5. (A) all
(B) some of
(C) some
(D) almost
according to the results of a recent survey. Most of the university sophomores surveyed
last month said that they cook for themselves at least three times a week. The other days
they eat with friends. Many of the students said they take it ---------- to cook for each
6. (A) in turns
(B) turns
(C) in to turns
(D) turning
other. On the days that they don‟t cook, they said that they often eat cereal. This ---------
7. (A) is not
(B) can not
(C) is
(D) has
a bad thing. Most cereals these days are fortified with a wide range of vitamins and with a
wide range of vitamins and minerals. Therefore, although it is not the most appetizing diet,
provided they don‟t ------------ too many sugary cereals, it is not a completely unhealthy
choice of foods.
8. (A) reject
(B) chose
(C) selected
(D) choose
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Questions 9 through 1 1 refer to the following article.
Memo
To: All employees
From: James Scott
Re: Meeting changed
As you know, we scheduled a meeting for Friday, June 22nd at 3:00 p.m. However, I feel
that we need ----------- the time of this meeting because of re recent problems
9. (A) changed
(B) to change
(C) changing
(D) change
it to Monday, June 18th. This will be an important meeting, so I ---------- see everyone
11. (A) wanting
(B) wanting to
(C) want to
(D) want
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Questions 12 through 15 refer to the following article.
Customer Relations,
Supershopper Ltd.,
Mumford,
West Cliffe
Dear Sirs,
Although I am sure you are used to receiving letters from dissatisfied -------------, I am
12. (A) users
(B) consumers
(C) visitors
(D) customers
writing to thank you for the kind treatment I received from to of your store -------------
13. (A) users
(B) employers
(C) clerks
(D) customers
Earlier this week. I was doing my weekly shopping when I began to feel dizzy. It appears
that I passed out. When I came to, a very nice young woman took me to the ------------
14. (A) staff
(B) members
(C) employers
(D) rest
in the break room. She gave me a lot of water, and taking my shopping list, asked one of
the packing staff ( a middle-aged gentleman) to gather up all the items on the list. This kind
man then drove me home with the grocery items, which he had kindly picked up for me. I
am most grateful to both these people. Please ------------- my thanks to them.
15. (A) assert
(B) convey
(C) converge
(D) tell
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Part 7: Reading Comprehension
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Questions 5 through 7 are based on the following letter.
It has come to our attention that your production of car seats for our latest car
has decreased. As we previously discussed in our agreement, your company
needs to produce 1,000 s e a t s per month in order for us to stay on schedule.
Eric White, the production director, was also informed o f this demand.
Currently, only 800 seats per month a r e bein g manufactured. This decrease in
production is causing some serious p rob lem s f o r our company. We must
talk about this issue immediately. If your company cannot meet the production
quantity specified, we will be forced t o look for another company. Please
contact us as soon a s possible.
Sincerely,
Henderson
Production Manager
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Questions 8 through 10 are based on the following article.
Jason Avery has been a professional comedian for over fifteen years. As he says,
"It‟s not easy to make people la u gh every night. As a comedian, you have to keep
inventing new jokes all the time to keep the public happy." Obviously, Mr. Avery
has been very successful doing t h is . He has appeared on many popular television
shows and has been a guest of the President at special ceremonies. Avery's most
recent works, in addition to television shows, have been several popular movies
and cable broadcast comedy programs. He a ls o frequently donates his time to
charity events to help raise money for children in need. The most rewarding part of
his job, Avery says he likes to see people smile. As Avery says, "It's a hard job, but
someone has to do it!"
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Questions 11 through 15 are based on the following letters.
Dear sir,
I recently made an online reservation, but I have just realized that I do not know your check-out
policy. I would like to leave around lunchtime. In fact, I plan to have a lunchtime business meeting
in the hotel restaurant before leaving. I really do not want to carry my bags with me during the
meeting. Is it possible to check it: It‟s around 2:00 pm?
Sincerely,
Morris Knowles
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Practice Test 1
Part 1: Picture Description
Listen and choose the statement that best describe the picture
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4.
(A) (B) (C) (D)
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Part 3: Short Conversations
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
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Part 4: Short Talks
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
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Part 5: Complete sentences
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
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13. --------------- is fun.
(A) Swimming (B) A swimming
(C) Swim (D) Be swimming
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26. ------------ my friends take music lessons.
(A) Any (B) Many
(C) Any of (D) Many of
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Part 6: Complete texts
Questions 31 through 33 refer to the following note.
Dear Sally,
I am going to ------------- grandmother‟s house this afternoon. I will be out when you get home
31. (A) the
(B) our
(C) your
(D) yours
from school, so you will need to get your own dinner. Help yourself ----------- anything in the
32. (A) with
(B) to
(C) by
(D) over
refrigerator. There is some cheese and plenty of vegetables. There is bread, too. You can pick
---------- apples from the tree in the garden if you want.
33. (A) any
(B) some
(C) all
(D) almost
As a special treat, I have bought some chocolate fudge ice cream. Don‟t eat too much – I want
to try some, too!
Do your homework, OK? I‟ll be home about eight o‟clock. See you later.
Mom
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Questions 34 through 36 refer to the following memo.
MEMO
To: Sales Staff
From: Marketing
Re: Christmas sales target
Date: October 15th
It is time to start thinking -------------- our Christmas sales. Last year, we saw very low
34. (A) on
(B) about
(C) for
(D) off
profits, so we really need to improve things this year. The store wants to double its profits,
so we have a lot of work to do. We will have a meeting next Tuesday a t three o‟clock to
discuss this. Please think of some good ideas to increase sales. If we reach the new target,
------------ will get a bonus. If we are not successful, there will be no bonuses.
35. (A) everyone
(B) no one
(C) anyone
(D) each
The store manager will come to the meeting. He is going to --------------- us his ideas and
36. (A) say
(B) talk
(C) tell
(D) speak
listen to our opinions. This is a very important meeting. Don‟t miss it.
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Questions 37 through 39 refer to the following advertisement .
Getaway Tours
We now have the details of our Summer Specials. As always we have some real treats.
Just take a look a sample of ------------- we have on offer this year: six nights in Guam,
37. (A) that
(B) what
(C) which
(D) why
staying in a luxury hotel with breakfast included- starts at just $50 per person per night.
Five nights in Hong Kong, staying in a five star hotel, including a guided harbor boat
cruise – starts as just $75 per person per night. ------------ of our prices include travel
38. (A) Almost
(B) All
(C) Nearly all
(D) At all
insurance and free transportation from the airport ---------- to your hotel. Give us a call at
39. (A) straightly
(B) directly
(C) firstly
(D) immediate
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Questions 40 through 42 refer to the following email .
cookies. We went to the store where you bought the cookies. We found ants in se veral
packets of Jolly Cowboy cookies. We found that ants had entered the store room. We
treated the problem, and there are -------------- ants in the store room. We are very sorry that
41. (A) not more
(B) more
(C) no more
(D) any more
this happened, and hope you will continue to buy our food products. I am sending you a $20
coupon, -----------, you can print out and use in any store to buy United Foods products.
42. (A) which
(B) what
(C) where
(D) who
Sincerely,
Jane Sims
Customer Service Manager
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Questions 43 through 45 refer to the following message.
Lucy,
Can you ask the cleaner to empty all the trashcans before she goes home every night?
------- every morning this week. I have found the trash can in my office full of trash.
43. (A) Most
(B) At most
(C) Almost all
(D) Almost
Also, she should check that there is ----------- toilet paper in the rest rooms. Last week
44. (A) enough
(B) such
(C) each of
(D) an
we ran out of paper everyday. It is inconvenient and --------- keeps complaining to me.
45. (A) everyone
(B) no one
(C) all
(D) anyone
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Part 7: Reading comprehension
CAUTION: DETOUR
Drive slowly
Due to the recent cold and snow resulting in dangerous
driving conditions on the Bukowski Bridge,
Route 66 is now closed to traffic.
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Quetions 48 through 5 0 are based on the following advertisement.
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Questions 5 1 through 53 are based on the following sign.
Recycling Instructions
Glass and plastic go in the large blue bin. Paper and cardboard
products go in the yellow bin. Aluminum cans go in the purple
bin, but all other metals go in the red bin. Food waste should be
put in the green bin.
52. Which of the following would you put in the yellow bin?
(A) Old shoes
(B) Food
(C) Magazines
(D) A broken TV
53. Which of the following can NOT be put in the green bin?
(A) Newspapers
(B) A leftover sandwich
(C) Orange peel
(D) Rice
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Questions 5 4 through 56 are based on the following sign.
JADE LION
Szechuan Style Chinese Restaurant
Dimsum, Peking Duck, Ginger Beef,
and all your mouth-watering favorites
Try our $9.99 lunch buffet Monday through Friday,
11:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.
Planning a party? No problem, book one of our many rooms.
56 West Sycamore Street (beside Eaton‟s Department Store)
Call 476-5593 for group reservations
Call 476-5594 for takeout orders (pick-up or delivery)
Hours: Monday- Friday 11:00 a.m – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
No MSG available upon request
54. What kind of food does the Jade Lion Restaurant serve?
(A) Korean food
(B) American food
(C) French food
(D) Chinese food
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Questions 5 7 through 60 are based on the following l e t t e r .
April 10th.
Dear Harry,
Our new house is so nice. We have been living here for two months. We have such a big
living room and dining room. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Behind
the house, we have trees, a swimming pool, a garden for growing vegetables. In the front, we
have a beautiful flower garden. I hope that you will come to visit someday.
Best wishes,
Jack
59. What is in front of the house? 60. When did Jack move to his new house?
(A) A vegetable garden (A) In two months
(B) A flower garden (B) Recently
(C) A swimming pool (C) In April
(D) Three bathrooms (D) In February
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Practice Test 2
Part 1: Picture Description
Listen and choose the statement that best describe the picture
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4.
(A) (B) (C) (D)
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Part 3: Short Conversations
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
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Part 4: Short Talks
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Part 5: Incomplete sentences
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
1 --------- boarding the aircraft, passengers with small children and passengers with
disabilities will be given priority.
(A) During (B) Due to
(C) When (D) Because
2. A plethora of study programs now available online has made it possible for working people
to gain certificates or degree far ----------- than ever before.
(A) more easily (B) easier
(C) easiest (D) easily
3. Ms Jenifer has been a --------------- colleague of mine for seven years and it has been
pleasure to work with her.
(A) close (B) closely
(C) closing (D) closure
5. Our customers expect good service from us and we should do our best to live -------- their
expectations.
(A) in for (B) on for
(C) up for (D) up to
6. With the newly built manufacturing facility in North Korea, the company will be able to
produce -------- as many units as before.
(A) two (B) double
(C) twice (D) second
7. During job interview, applicants should try to remain as calm as they can ------------
nervous they may actually be.
(A) even if (B) however
(C) although (D) nonetheless
8. The local business establishments ------------ dry cleaners and restaurants are reporting
more incidents of thefts and burglaries in recent months.
(A) such (B) such a
(C) such as (D) such that
9. She encouraged him to speak ---------- by enunciating words carefully when she spoke to
him.
(A) clearness (B) clearly
(C) clearing (D) cleared
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10. Please visit the student center for the latest update on the up-to-date program of -----------
(A) activeness (B) actively
(C) active (D) activities
11. The best way to keep parents ---------- is to keep them informed and for their children to
thrive.
(A) satisfaction (B) satisfy
(C) satisfyingly (D) satisfied
12. She develops her painting by-------------, rather than receiving a formal art education.
(A) he (B) her
(C) herself (D) hers
13. The forum encouraged the guests to provide ----------- criticism of each work presented
and reflect on their own experience.
(A) constructor (B) construction
(C) constructive (D) constructs
14. The now filing system proposed by Anders Consulting already ------------- efficiency by
thirty percent since it was implemented.
(A) has increased (B) increased
(C) will increase (D) was increasing
15. When she told me that I got a job, I was so excited that I did not know what ----------------
(A) to tell (B) to talk
(C) to say (D) to speak
16. -------------- a photographer is one of the most exciting jobs in the world.
(A) Doing (B) Seeing
(C) Being (D) Making
17. I call her on at least three occasions, but she ------------ got back to me.
(A) rarely (B) sometimes
(C) never (D) usually
18. The committee ----------- that we do not pursue legal action at this time, but wait for the
result of the tests.
(A) suggesting (B) is recommending
(C) has recommended (D) is recommended
19. ------------- was always one of my strong points during my M.B.A. course.
(A) To advertise (B) Advertising
(C) Advertisement (D) To advertising
20. You will find all the information you need ------------- this computer disk.
(A) on (B) in
(C) at (D) by
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21. He tries hard, but I ----------- don‟t think he is doing a good job.
(A) very (B) really
(C) almost (D) exceptionally
22. My uncle works as a cook ------------- prison, but my aunt wants him to work as a chef in
the hotel.
(A) in (B) in a
(C) in the (D) in some
24. The new computer system designed for the post office -------------- accounts to be
managed over the Internet.
(A) are allowing (B) allow
(C) will allow (D) will be going to allow
25. She really ------------ to learn to control her temper in the office.
(A) has (B) have
(C) hasn‟t (D) having
26. ----------- people who love their work needed time to relax and enjoy themselves.
(A) Also (B) Although
(C) Even (D) Despite
27. A recent study of corporate managers -------------- most executives do not find their work
satisfying.
(A) found that (B) which discovered
(C) revealing (D) founded
28. If you do not read the business page regularly, you ----------- to miss reports of the
important business transaction.
(A) are going (B) will
(C) would be going (D) had
29. The new overtime regulations will take -------------- at the start of next month.
(A) affect (B) effect
(B) efficiency (C) affectations
30. “What ------------- when you saw the man?” the police officer asked.
(A) have you done (B) are you doing
(C) were you doing (D) do you do
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Part 6: Incomplete Texts
Ms Kim:
I wish you to present yourself at my office at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow. It has been -------- to my
31. (A) made
(B) presented
(C) brought
(D) held
Attention. By various members of staff that you have not been acting in a very cooperative
manner of late, and I feel we need to meet to discuss the ----------. I was very surprised to
32. (A) circumstance
(B) situation
(C) development
(D) event
hear this, and although I have been ignoring it, hoping that this was a temporary
matter, it has been going on long enough that I think we need to talk. I will not go
into -------- in this memo, but needless to say we will be discussing three major
33. (A) details
(B) information
(C) carefully
(D) in detail
incidents which have caused us to lose important contracts. I have not yet decided
what will happen to your position at this company; It depends rather on the
outcome of our meeting tomorrow and the outcome of the second meeting that I
will have with both of your
--------- tomorrow afternoon.
34. (A) watchers
(B) foreman
(C) leaders
(D) supervisors
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Questions 35 through 37 are based on the following email.
To: jslyons@netco.com
From: homefurnishings@ homecare.com
Date: Jan 15 2006
Subject: Order confirmation #26678
I am -------this email to confirm your recent order with Home Furnishings. Your order
35. (A) send
(B) to send
(C) sending
(D) sent
has been processed, and your items will be sent on January 17'h. The items should
arrive by January 20'h. Please let us know if you would prefer --------- these items
36. (A) delivering
(B) to have
(C) having
(D) had
delivered in the afternoon. Thank you for ------------- Home Furnishings. We hope to
37. (A) realizing
(B) seeing
(C) knowing
(D) using
serve you again soon.
Sincerely,
Brenda Smith
Sales Executive
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Questions 38 through 41 are based on the following notice.
Volunteers Wanted
The Psychology Department of Queenstown University is ----------- volunteers to take part
38. (A) searching
(B) looking for
(C) necessary
(D) investigating
must not be enrolled in any of the university‟s current psychology courses. The experiment
will take between thirty to forty minutes to complete. Participants will be asked to answer
a series of questions after ------------a short film. A small fee will be paid to participants.
40. (A) have watched
(B) watch
(C) watching
(D) to watch.
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Questions 42 through 45 are based on the following article
Over the last few months, we have received ---------- letters from readers, asking us where
42. (A) much
(B) a lot of
(C) number of
(D) lots
they can buy some of the items that have been on display in the background of a number of
our fashion features. It almost seems that the furnishings and decorative items from those
photo shoots have---------------------- interest than the clothes themselves.
43. (A) aroused more
(B) aroused
(C) provoked
(D) made more
.
For this reason you will notice that, starting on page 78 of this month‟s edition, we have
introduced a new feature entitled “Where can I buy….?” This new section will appear
immediately after our main fashion photo feature each month. We will be listing the
designers and manufacturers for just about everything you can see in each photo, and we
will be giving you the numbers and websites you need to find out more. Many of these
items will be made available at a ---------- to magazine subscribers.
44. (A) bargain
(B) price off
(C) major retailer
(D) discount
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Part 7: Reading comprehension
Tuesday‟s Movie Club meeting at the Megaplex cinema will be moved to Friday at 3:00
p.m. We will be watching the movie The Winzard of Oz. It is the 20th time we have
shown it. During the movie, we will serve popcorn and drinks at our usual low prices.
Remember, as part of our special offer, this week you can bring one friend for free. We
have seating for only 300 people. This is one of our most popular movies, so don‟t be
late. We hope to see you soon.
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Questions 4 9 through 52 are based on the following m e mo r a n d u m .
MEMORANDUM
To: All employees
From: Sidney Flanders, Office Manager
Date: September 4
Re: Vacation Days
Since it is never too early to be prepared, I am requesting that all employees promptly
submit to their departmental managers any requests for vacation days for the remainder of
the year. As you know, the end of the year is our busiest time, and there is always the
problem of having to schedule vacations and personal time off around the end-of-year
holidays. This is the most popular time for vacations, apart from the summer months, and it
takes a lot of time to coordinate. I will work with all department managers to see that all
vacation requests are honored where possible, except in cases where it is anticipated that
the temporary staff will not be able to cover the projected workload. Unfortunately, we will
have to request that some employees (generally employees with little seniority) postpone
their vacation plans until a more convenient time. Those of you who do not get your first
choice of vacation this time round will be given priority next time. However, please note
that this is still not flat guarantee that you will get your choice, even then. I would like to
ask that all requests be made to the appropriate offices before the end of the week. Thank
you for your cooperation in this matter. Rest assured that I will do very best to
accommodate all wishes.
51. According to the memo, when should requests for vacation time be made?
(A) By the end of the day
(B) By the end of the week
(C) By the end of the month
(D) By the end of the year
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Questions 5 3 through 56 are based on the following advertisement.
Worried that you or someone in your family is at risk of hurting the other
members of your family? Try the People‟s Community Clinic – we have over 20
years of experience assisting people just like you.
53. What is the cost of group sessions? 54. How does one arrange for a private session?
(A) Fees are based on a sliding scale. (A) Just come in
(B) They are free. (B) Come with your family
(C) It is based on your ability to pay. (C) Make an appointment
(D) The advertisement doesn‟t say. (D) Get a doctor‟s approval
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Questions 5 7 through 60 are based on the following article.
Don‟t shut your laptop all the way off between meetings; just put it in the low-
battery consumption “Standby” mode. Shutting it down and waiting for it to
reboot at the next meetings wastes valuable time. This way you are ready to
start as soon as you arrive.
Having too many programs in your computer‟s Start Up folder really shows
things down. The solution?
Eliminate all unnecessary programs.
Stop too many programs from running at the same time when you start up the
computer. Don‟t know how? It‟s easy if you follow these instructions: click the
Start menu, choose Run, then type “msconfig” to launch the System
Configuration Utility. Next, on the “General” tab, click “Selective Startup”.
Then go to the “Startup” tab and uncheck any startup items that aren‟t
necessary.
These are small but simple changes that you can make yourself to save precious
time. Next issue we‟ll be looking at extending your battery life.
57. Who is this article intended for? 59. How often are these computer
(A) Computer programmers articles published?
(B) Business people (A) Every day
(C) Program designers (B) Every week
(D) Professional computer game players (C) Once a month
(D) Twice a year
58. What does this article explain? 60. What is the topic of the next article?
(A) How to start up your computer (A) Buying a new computer
(B) How to improve the speed of computer (B) Making your battery last longer
(C) How to change a battery (C) Computer accessories
(D) Where to buy the best computer (D) Security
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Practice Test 3
Part 1: Picture Description
Listen and choose the statement that best describe the picture
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(A) (B) (C) (D)
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Part 3: Short Conversations
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
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Part 4: Short Talks
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Part 5: Complete sentences
2. Last month the manager --------------- to the president that he hire a specialist to run a
communication network
(A) suggested (B) suggest
(C) suggesting (D) suggestion
3. On Tuesday, the National Association of Realtor will release ------------ report on home
sales for October.
(A) her (B) its
(C) his (D) an
5. Bookstore chains now control ------------ 4% of the market for hardcover trade books.
(A) to (B) on
(C) about (D) in
6. We are a business strategy consulting firm ------------- the top management of leading
corporations.
(A) are serving (B) serve
(B) served (D) serving
8. Overall, vacations in the US are expected to -------------- a modest 3% more this year,
compared to last.
(A) cost (B) costing
(B) costs (D) will cost
9. This year, for the first --------, all new model cars are required to have front seat airbags.
(A) event (B) reason
(C) place (D) time
10. The holiday season is by far the busiest time of year for ------------- stores.
(A) of the most (B) most
(C) the mostly (D) mostly
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11. There will be a meeting for anyone interested in learning about the new building plans at
5 p.m --------------
(A) on next Friday (B) at next Friday
(C) in next Friday (D) next Friday
12. The large conference room is located ---------------the third floor, not the second as stated
in the brochure.
(A) on (B) by
(C) to (D) within
13. ------------ to the latest figures, our competitors are not doing as well as they would like
us to think.
(A) Averaging (B) Abiding
(C) According (D) Actually
14. It never ceases to amaze me just ------------ job applicants can‟t even put together a basic
resume and cover letter.
(A) how many (B) how to
(C) how about (D) how
15. Although he was not to blame, he -------------- responsibility for the production mistakes.
(A) held (B) took
(C) gave (D) made
16. I don‟t think I‟ve had a more difficult time ---------- here than I did during the events of
the past few days.
(A) to work (B) working
(C) at work (D) worked
17. Five years ------------, the Lewis sisters ran the most successful interior design business in
Los Angeles.
(A) ago (B) then
(C) since (D) after
18. The new computer system designed for the post office ------------ accounts to be managed
over the Internet.
(A) are allowing (B) allow
(C) will allow (D) will be going to allow
19. They ------------- to build an addition to their hotel to accommodate many guests.
(A) must (B) ought
(C) should (D) have to
20. The company thought the shipment ---------- in time for the holiday shipping season.
(A) can arrive (B) is arriving
(C) will arrive (D) would arrive
21. ----------- the unsuccessful summer season, the manager wants to go ahead with expansion
plans
(A) Because (B) Although
(C) Due (D) Despite
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22. If you have an advanced degree, there are ---------- more job opportunities available to
you.
(A) seldom (B) many
(C) few (D) too many
23. Look ------------- these statistics and tell me if you think they are accurate.
(A) over (B) from
(C) to (D) under
24. I have noticed that when the boss is away, employees like to relax and enjoy-----------
(A) myself (B) ourselves
(C) himself (D) themselves
25. She hasn‟t finished the monthly financial reports -------------, but says she should have
them by the end of the day.
(A) by this time (B) still
(C) yet (D) then
26. He has to finish the meeting and get to the airport ……….. 6 p.m.
(A) to (B) on
(C) until (D) by
27. For professionals at the beginning of their careers, leisure time is a ------------- commodity.
(A) high-priced (B) regular
(C) common (D) scarce
28. By the end of the day, you must decide ------------ or not you want to attend the
conference next month.
(A) whether (B) if
(C) however (D) rather
29. In a memo to all department managers, the employees -------------- more flexible working
hours.
(A) inquired (B) asked
(C) said (D) requested
30. Our competitor orders a high ------------ of its equipment from foreign companies.
(A) percentage (B) range
(C) level (D) degree
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Part 6: Complete Texts
010-889-880
To: Elizabeth Turner
From: Edmund Black
Re: Friday‟s meeting
Date: January 4, 2006
Liz,
I am not ----------- if you have remembered or not, what with the Christmas and New York
31. (A) able
(B) sure
(C) knowing
(D) allowed
holidays, but we have a meeting with Dylan Peterson on Friday. As that is only three days -
---------
32. (A) ago
(B) before
(C) away
(D) until
I‟d really like to meet up and talk with you beforehand. We really need to look as though
we know what we‟re talking about, so I think it would be helpful to meet and make some
notes so that we can present a -------------- argument. I think he‟s going to be quite
33. (A) convincing
(B) contagious
(C) conquering
(D) certainty
difficult to persuade, so we need to have all the facts well-organized and at our fingertips.
I‟m preparing some spreadsheet. Are you --------------- at 10 a.m. tomorrow morning? Give
me a call.
34. (A) sure
(B) definite
(C) free
(D) at cost
Thanks,
Edmund
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Questions 35 through 38 refer to the following notice.
Today is the first year anniversary of the ------- of the Happy Valley Shopping Centre. In
35. (A) building
(B) start
(C) opening
(D) closure
celebration of this fact, stores throughout the Happy Valley complex will be holding special
events and big discount sales starting today and ----------- for the next five days. Now is the
36. (A) running
(B) completing
(C) organizing
(D) ran
time to check out all of your favorite stores and maybe treat yourself to something nice.
Shoes and boots will be half price on Monday. Coats and jackets will be marked ----------
37. (A) up
(B) down
(C) in
(D) for
25% on Tuesday. Home furnishings are priced 15% off on Wednesday, the bookstores are
offering a 30% discount on novels on Thursday and on Friday, and the food court is -------
38. (A) outsourcing
(B) supplying
(C) serving
(D) creating
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Questions 39 through 41 refer to the following notice.
Good personal hygiene is required of all our food service employees. Please refer
to the --------- guidelines.
39. (A) under
(B) followed
(C) following
(D) below
Hands must be clean at all times, and you are required to wash them with soap and hot
water at the beginning of your shift and at--------- once every hour thereafter, after
40. (A) least
(B) most
(C) all
(D) many
handling trash, and before returning to work from the restroom or meal breaks. Nails
are to be trimmed to a reasonable length. The maximum acceptable length is 1/8 inch
longer than your fingertip. Failure to adhere to these guidelines ---------- result in your
41. (A) has to
(B) could have
(C) might
(D) should
being asked to leave work for the day, and repeated failure or refusal to adhere WILL
result in job loss.
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Questions 42 through 45 refer to the following advertisement.
Byfords Books is pleased to ----- its annual discount sale, starting at 10 a.m. on January
42. (A) renounce
(B) denounce
(C) announce
(D) determine
20th. Take a look at just some of the bargains you could ----------
43. (A) occur
(B) drop
(C) pick
(D) pick up
Bestsellers fiction:
Paperbacks- 20% off last year‟s top-selling books
Handcover-30% off last year‟s top-selling books.
Buy two “Blue Star” books and get a third completely --------------- of charge!
44. (A) lack
(B) drop
(C) best
(D) free
Non-fiction:
Biographies – 10% of all books (hardcover and paperback editions)
Business – 15% off
Buy two “Red Star” books and get a third for half price.
Up to 50% off a wide range of titles.
Come along and treat yourselves to those books you‟ve been waiting to buy.
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Part 7: Reading comprehension
Notice
To: Sales Staff
FROM: Linda Glass, Sales Manager
RE: Monthly Tip
Don‟t ask customers, “How much would you like to spend?” or “What is your budget?”
These questions give the customers the idea that the price is negotiable, and if they
give a low number, then it‟s up to convince them to spend more money, which could
be tricky. If the customer does have a budget, and you start to go over it, he or she
will let you know anyway. It‟s far more effective to focus on the value of your
offering, not its price. If you can convince the customer of the greater value of an
item, the price becomes less important.
46. How many times a year does this memo come out?
(A) 52 times a year
(B) 12 times a year
(C) 24 times a year
(D) 6 times a year
48. According to the memo, which of the following would be an effective opening sales
remark?
(A) This is one of the best lines of portable stereos made today.
(B) Before we start, let‟s talk about cost.
(C) How much were you planning on spending?
(D) How does this price fit into your budget?
49. What does Linda Glass want the sales staff to do?
(A) Trick the customers
(B) Increase monthly sales
(C) Emphasize product value
(D) Negotiate lower prices
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Questions 50 through 53 are based on the following advertisement .
If you are a good driver who likes children, this is a great opportunity to plan ahead for a terrific
part-time job during the second year!
Our small buses transport approximately 15 students to and from Steuben County schools within
the greater Tri-State Area. At Jones Transport, you are guaranteed a minimum of 20 hours per
week at $10.00 per hour after training is complete. We even provide state minimum wage
(currently $6.00) during training! We are now accepting applications for our training course.
Only five positions will be filled, so hurry and act fast!
Parents, bring up to two preschoolers with you on the bus and save on day care expenses while
you work!
Retirees earn extra spending money and have the summer off to spend it!
Live alone? Get out early each morning and enjoy contact with children and their parents.
All you need to bring to the job is the ability to relate well to school-aged children, an open,
honest and enthusiastic attitude, and a level of comfort behind the wheel of a small school bus.
We bring the rest! We are an equal opportunity employer and our training is covered by
Veteran‟s Administration Benefits.
Call us at 355-1128
Please note that as per state law 45-119640a(g).i4 we cannot employ anyone who has been
convicted of drunk driving or any felony. This law applies to convictions within the state as well
as within other states. No exceptions will be made to this policy.
50. What is the hourly salary for people while training at Jones Transport?
(A) It is $6.00 per hour
(B) It is $10.00 per hour
(C) People who are training do not get paid
(D) It depends on the number of students per bus
53. How many students usually take the bus each day?
(A) Five
(B) Fifteen
(C) Fifty
(D) Fifty-five
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Questions 5 4 through 56 are based on the following advertisement
Ticket-King
Do you need tickets for the big event? We’ve got all your ticket needs
covered!
We sell tickets for sporting events (football, hockey, baseball, even
boxing), concerts (from Diana Krall to U2), and the theatre.
Special this week only: 10% discount on all concert tickets. That’s right,
you can get your pass to the big Tragically Hip concert for just $45* after
the discount.
Buy yours today!
Visit us at www.ticket-king.com
56. How much does a ticket for the Tragically Hip concert normally cost?
(A) $40
(B) $45
(C) $50
(D) $55
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Questions 5 7 through 60 are based on the following article.
Many of us wish we were in a better-paid or more interesting job but don‟t know how
to start looking for something else. If this describes you, the first thing you need to do
is to update your resumé. A resumé is a tool that can be used to obtain a job interview.
Along with a cover letter, it is the first impression a prospective employee makes on a
potential employer. Therefore, it is important that a resume' provides as much relevant
information as possible while remaining brief. A resumé should be no more than two
sides of A4 paper. Make it any longer and it won‟t get read. A resumé must be neatly
typed, with at least ¾ inch margins on all four sides. Use underlining, capital letters,
and asterisks to highlight important information. A resumé should be single-spaced
with an extra line of space between blocks of information. Begin a resumé with your
name, address, and home and business telephone numbers. Do not include age, marital
status, or other personal facts. Next, many resumés list a career goal, followed by a
chronological outline of work experience, starting with the most recent job and
working backward including a brief description of relevant duties and skills. Finally,
include an outline of your educational background from the most recent, backward.
Include dates, schools and diplomas awarded. Before you send it, make sure you check
your spelling and grammar, or get someone else to go over it if you can.
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