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    READING TEST allowed. PARTS (0) 0n your answer sheet. 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 ast 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 ‘You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in your test book. 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 101. Ms. Walters... to.another branch, so your ‘new financial advisor will be Mt. Merenda. transfer ) transferring (©) has transterred (0) transferable 102. The restaurant on Main Street offers a wide selection of gourmet desserts, _. sevoral regions of the world, A) with ) by (©) from ©) unit 103, ... interested in viewing an apartment should contact the property manager to arrange an: (A) These (8) Those (C) This (©) That 106. The park service asks visitors to behave ‘and show respect for wildlife. A) responsibly @) responsible (C) responsibility ©) responsibilities GOON TO THE NEXT PAGE Practice Test 1: Part’ 5 ” 107. {tis not the company's policy to grant sick leave overtime pay to part-time employees. _..... Of the Board of Directors is Monday. a 108. Last year, the number of new university-level textbooks 111. Investors who lose faith in'a company... ‘sell off their stocks and invest elsewhere. (A) exactly ©) greatly (©) approximately ©) ‘ypioally 112. CTC announced on Monday that a European media group is expected to_____ its online music store. ®) buy (8) buying {C) bought (D) has bought 18 Practice Test 4: Part § 118. The Tourist Board of Western Quebec is 114, Negotiators should be aware that the Prime Minister has a very. manner of speaking. @) mutual S direct (©) adjacent (©) existing 115. Jean Mallet has been selected to replace Henti 116. In order to suppress harmful insects and weeds, garden maintenance companies must choose the right products and apply them __. 417. McGrath Publications has not published a best seller _____.. Simon Porter's Book The Point was released eight years ago, A) since 119. For more than three decades, Bescham 125. The from most of our readers was Construction has helped clients... their positive, though many wondered why we ideas into beautifully executed projects. Wanted to transform a layout that was already so (A) prevail transform @ inguiry (©) inspire (8) feedback (D) invowe {C) intention (0) hesitation 120. _______bythe audience's positive reaction to itsmusi, the Gary.Jones Band played well past 126. The houses on the strost are fairy close to midnight. — (A) Delighted property help to ensure privacy. (B) Delightadly (A) one another (C) Delightful (8) another {D) Delight (C) the other ©) other You sre buying sling about, be foal state agent whose knowledge 127. The young fashion designer wanted to crete of the local market is comprehensive. dress styles different from thase of her (A) Untir (8) Mainly (©) Whether iz (D) Only i (©) recognizably 122. The application process for loans from Inhouse Financing is easier than eliminating most 128. The Action Shot X52 underwater camera is Of the typical paperwork. recommended | depths of up to two Wy once hundred feet. (8) never @) as (©) not 6) but (O) ever (©) tor ©) out 123. Income from online advertising has been growing, but is stilla.____small part of overall 129. Monthly reports from all divisions of the company ‘Newspaper revenue. ‘must be delivered to the human resources office (A). nearly anus BY 5 Pam foday. ®), closely A) recently (©) precisely (O) relatively (GOON TO THE NEXT PAGE Practice Test 1: Part § 19 131. 188. According toa survey bythe Feng institute, advertising on the internet accounted for 1096 of tot aivoang (A) conducted (8) conductor (©) conducting (©) conducts 134, Public speaking experts agree that it is better ‘toexpress simple ideas... than to use structures with no persuasive point. (A) comprenend ‘comprehensible {© comprehensibly 195. Work in excess of 8 hours per day, authorized by the client, will be invoiced at 1.3 ‘times the regular hourty rate. (A) when © asif (© sotnat (D) than 20 Practice'Test 1: Pat § 196. A particularly ____.. drawback of this book is ‘the almost complete lack of useful illustrations or tables. A) frustrating So (C) frustrated () frustration 137, From the first measurement to the last stitch, the ‘Sagamore brothers have been ....... custom- made shirts for fifty years in their New Haven workshop, (A) assigning (8) calculating creating 139. in spite of the rainy weather, last evening's holy reception was —_—_atlorid by staf researchers and @) well PART6 Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences. Four answer choices are given below each of the sentences. Select the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the etter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet, Questions 141-149 refer to the following memo. ‘To: Susan Olivieri From: Ray Chen, Accounts Manager ‘Subject: Speedy Cars Date: July 11 Enclosed please find your quarterly invoice for taxi services from April through June. Please be reminded that our rates for all trips ____. The change in prices. which took effect on May 1. is reflected on the 141. (A) aretolincrease (©) would have increased (©) willincrease (0) have increased enclosed invoice. All checks must be made payable to Speedy Cars, Inc. Payment must be received by 5 p.u. on the indicated due date. Please mail your payment at least seven business days before the due date to ensure that it arrives on time. For all billing inquiries please call 1-800-558-5807. There is no... for calling this number. 142. (A) complaint (8) record (C)_ charge (D) value ‘Thank you for trusting Speedy Cars with your business. We strive to provide quick, service that takes. 143. (A) courtesy (6) courteous {C) courteously {D) courteousness you wherever you need to go. GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE Practice Test1:-Paté 21. ‘Questions 144-146 refer to the following article. DOCTOR NAMED TO “NOTABLE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS” LIST Veronica Lew. M.D.. of First Gommunity Medical Center, was recently featured in a ist of “Fifty Notable ‘Young Professionals” in City News Magazine. She and the 49 others listed.........from allist of 144. (A) wiillchoose (8) are choosing (©) were chosen {0) been chosen 500 candidates. ‘The 500 candidates had been nominated for. contributions to the fields of business, science and 145. (A) themselves: ©) their ©) theirs ) them ‘medicine, scholarship, sports, and the arts. Dr. Lew, a Professor of Internal Medicine, is the third physician from First Community Medical Center -a-.+ She is-a frequent speaker at medical conferences around the world. (0) pride Her textbook. Practicing Intemal Medicine, has just been published by Medical Publications, Inc. Practice Test 1: Part 6 Questions 147-149 refer to the following memo. On April 16 our building services contractors will begin repainting Prairie Green's apartment buildings. Most of their work will take place Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00 «x. and 4:00 py. Please remeve a objects tom yeurwedows andbalcones ‘April 16 and avoid touching the buildings’ 147. (A) after ‘outside walls while the painting is being done. Be aa i He Nevin en entero your spertroest hing fe tne ea the palabra 148. also ®) once © nearly (©) s00n ladders might block access to doorways and steps. ‘We apologize for this temporary inconvenience, but we trust that you will be. with the results! 149. ® pleasing (©) pleasant ©) peeasanty GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE Practice Test 1:Paté 23 Questions 150-152 refer to the following letter. ‘The New York State Department of Commerce is pleased to inform you that your organization's grant application has been accepted. Technology Systems, inc., has been awarded $2 millon to establish three instruction centers to provide computer facilities and classes to communities in the state. ‘The centers will... more than 20,000 residents. 180. (A) conduct (8) determine (C) house (0) serve ‘As agreed, each center will have its own full-time _____ , receiving a salary still to be detemined. 151. (A) direct (8) directea (© director () direction ‘Congratulations on your... application, 182. (A) successful 8) pending (©). conditional (0) revised Sincerely, Robert Morales 24 Practice Test 1: Part 6 PART7 Directions: inthis part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is folowed by several questions, Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), ot (0) on your answer sheet. ‘Questions 153-154 refer to the following advertisement. CREATE YOUR OWN SPACE Do you dream of having a space away from the demands of ‘everyday life—a place where you can create, think, and relax? Marvel Space Planners, @ group of architects, designers, and makers of built-in furniture, can turn an unused room or an awkward space into @ practical room of your own, Our free, full- color brochure presents a sampling of options for individually designed spaces. Ifyou would like to create a customized space, why not call us today at 800-555-7552 to request a copy of the brochure or to schedule a free initial consultation with our design team. MARVEL Space Planners 153. What is being advertised? 154. What is offered for free? (A) Rooms for rent (A) Exercise equipment (B) Adesign service (8) Some paint samples (C)_Ajob placement service (C) Aconsuttation (D) Vacation packages (0) Anarchitectural plan GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE Practice Test 1:Pat7? 25 Questions 155-157 refer to the following letter. Theater Digest 125 Lake AVE. CrnIcaZ0, IL 60636 Dear Subscriber, ‘Your subscription to Theater Digest will end in two months. Please don't let that happen. Take time to renew your subscription today. By doing so, you will continue to receive every ‘month the very latest in theater teviews, information on actors and directors, and up-to- date reports on new dramas and musicals for the nest year. {I've attached an invoice for your renewal order. You will receive 12 issues fot the special ‘ow price of $35. Please send your payment in the reply envelope provided. Make any corrections to your name ot address right cn the back of the invoice Then, visit our Web site at www theaterdigest.ccm to read about contests for readers. You could win tickets toa ‘great show! Sincerely, Matthew Chambers Matthew Chambers ‘Customer Service Representative 155. What is the purpose of this letter? ‘157, What is mentioned about the Web site? 1A) Toadvertise a new publication yencourage subscription 156. How often is Theater Digest published? Once amonth Every two months (C) Twice a year (0) Once ayear 26 Practice Test 1: Part 7 (A) It provides access to other theater-related ‘Web sites. (8) It offers additional information on stories printed in Theater Digest. (C) It contains information about competitions for readers. (0) It canbe used for online payments. Questions 158-161 refer to the following information. TRAVEL TO NACU CONFERENCE Airline Arrangements ‘Sky High Air and Mountain High Airlines will serve asthe official carriers for attendees of the Forty-Fourth Annual NACU Conterence. Both carters have agreed to offer low fares for conference attendees. To obtain information on discount airfares. call Sky High Air at (800) 555-0987 and refer to Convention Number CV786309 or call the. Mountain High rlines Reservation Desk at (800) 555-7382 and refer to Convention Number H1987. Ground Transportation The trip from Rushmore Airport to downtown hotels is about 15 miles and takes 45 minutes by shuttle bus of car. By Shuttle Bus: Aipportr (708) 555-9541 offers a shuttle bus service frem the airport tothe Fairmont Hotel and the Regency Hotel. Departure time is every 20 minutes from 9:00 a.n. to 8:00 rt. and every 30 minutes from 8:00 ra. 1011.00 rat, The Airporter main desk is located on the lower level, near Exit B. No reservations are requred, but tickets must be purchased atthe Aitporter main desk, atthe Confeience registration desk inthe {erent cae at te free ager located in the Regency Hon, hes are ncaa eth fom the shuttle Shuttle Bus Round-Trip Fares By Taxi: Adult $1400 Tani are readily available outside hid $600 Exit Cin the main terminal. Fomily $2600 Appropriate fare to downtown hotels is $18.00-$25.00. her ptria binned bishop alerabint pera ae tg ‘Yor $15.00 per day, with in/out privileges. The Regency Hotel offers per doy oie $8.00 on Saturday, and $6.00 on Sunday. pote 158. On whose Web site would this information most 160. How long does i take to drive to downtown hotels from the airport? likely be found? (A) Sky High Air (A) 15 minutes, (8) NACU (8) 20minutes (©) Regency Hotel (C) 30 minutes (D) Airporter (©) 4S:minutes 158. The word “serve” in paragraph 1, line 1 is closest 161. How much does it cost to park at the Regency in meaning to Hotel on Thursdays? (A) wait on (@) $600 (8) operate (8) $6.00 (C) obey (©) $10.00 (0) give out (D) $15.00 GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE Practice Test 1:Part? 27 Questions 162-163 refer to the following information. The Ridgeway Herald News Black and White Display Advertisements Size 1 Month 2Months 3 or More Months Fullpage $450.00 $400.00 $380.00 V2page $250.00 $210.00 $180.00 page $130.00 $110.00 $ 95.00 Quoted prices are per month. One photo is included in the price of the advertisement. Advertisements must be received by the first of the month preceeding publication. Payment in full should be submitted with advertisement; payment by credit card or personal check is acceptable. For longer-term advertising contracts, please contact Henry Shin at ‘The Ridgeway Herald News, 87 King St., Ridgeway. 162. Whois this information intended for? 163, What policy is stated in the information? (A) Editors (A) Payment may be made after publication. B) Advertisers (©) Color advertisements are more expensive. {C) Photographers (C) Alste fee may be applied. (©) Lawyers (0) Apicture may be submitted. 28 Practice Test 1: Part7 Questions 164~166 refer to the following letter. Toppo Travel, Inc. Mt. Boyce Adams 424 Lenox St. ‘Orange, MA 01388 Dear Mr. Adams, At the end of this year, Toppo Travel will celebrate its twentieth year as a successful operator in the leisure industry. With modern hotels, exciting itineraries, and beautiful locations, our all-inclusive, organized tours have remained the most popular in the industry for the past ten years. We have decided 10 include our most loyal customers in the celebration of our success. ‘Our records indicate that since you became customer five years ago. you have booked six. trips with us. We would therefore like to invite you to an evening of exotic fare and tropical sounds, which will beheld on December 1 in the Grand Ballroom of the Panorama Hotel. “The buffet will consist of delicacies from the 16 countries that are featured in our catalog for the new season. Bands from Cuba, Mali, and Slovenia will lend an exuberant atmosphere to the event. Enclosed please find two complimentary tickets for entry to this exclusive event. ‘Sincerely, Sim Gust Jim Bull Director Customer Relations ‘Toppo Travel, Inc, GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE ——<——_‘—— Practice Test 1: Part 7 29 Questions 167-170 rater fo the following notice. NOTICE TO ALDER PARK RESIDENTS: New City Recycling Program On-August 1,a new law will tke effect in Alder Park that will require residents to recycle products mail of paper, glass, and aluminum. Those recyclables should be placed in green plastic bins provided by the city, which will be delivered during the week of July 15. The city will pick up those recyclables during the firstand third weeks of each month on garbage pick-up days. ‘Some examples of acceptable recyclables include: Examples Notes Newspapers, printer and copy papers, | Staples are permitted. magazines, envelopes, cardboard 'No paper clips or plastic sheets. Bottles, jars ‘Must be clean. ‘Labels are permitted. 'Non-giass caps must be removed. No broken glass. ‘Aluminium ‘Cans, foils ‘Must be clean. Crush if possible. Please follow'the guidelines provided above. Garbage pick-up will continue on a weekly hasis, according tothe regular schedule. If you have any questions, please contact the city refise program at SSS-1067, extension 27. (0) The opering of a recycling center O3 168. Who will supply green containers? A) City 170. What is mentioned about bottles? Botting company staff (A) They should be wrapped in newspaper Recycling center volunteers, ‘They should not be broken. (O) Alder Park. (©) Theywil be collected weekly. 30 Practice Test 1: Pat 7 Questions 171-173 refer to the following letter. Lasell, Inc. (676 Keenan Dr. Fort Worth, Texos 76035, Dear Customer, As you may be aware, Lasell has routinely received commendations for our commitment to ‘product safety. Every item that is sold under the Lasell name is subjected to rigoraus product testing. When design flaws are detected, the model is revised to eliminate the problem. In addition, our products are built from the strongest plastics to ensure that you never have a problem witha Lasell product. In the unlikely event that products are released with previously undelected flaws, great steps are taken to ensure that every flawed item is removed from the market and replaced for customers. Late last week, our exceptional quality assurance team identified a previously undetected ‘minor flaw in the air filters in our 6000X model, Because our records show that you have recently purchased a 6000X vacuum cleaner, we want fo inform you of this law and of your "right to return the product for a new one. Please be assured that thereis absolutely no safety risk to you or any operatots of the machine. However, toensure that you are satisfied with the ‘quality of our products, we would like to ask you to contact the Lasell store nearest to you. The store will arrange to pick up your machine at your home ata time that is convenient for you. ‘Our customers’ satisfaction is foremost on our mind, and we want to make sure that you are not incorivenienced in any manner. A replacement vacuum cleaner will be delivered at the ‘time of the pickup, Furthermore, customers who share in the exchange will receive a free gift in appreciation of their business. Sincerely, vee Glidden Joe Glidden. Director Castomer Satisfaction Department ‘Lassell, Inc. 171. What is the purpose of the letter? 173. What is Lasel’s business? A) Tointroduce a policy change (A) Producing appliances (B) Toinvite customers to an in-store event (8) Safety assessment (C)_Torespond toa customer complaint (©) Packaging materials {0} Toannounce a replacement plan (©) Commercial deliveries 172. What should the reader do? (A) Report problems immediately 8 Pick up agit inthe ofce Submit a copy of the receipt & oes ithe GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE Practice Test1:Pat7 © 31 ‘Questions 174-178 refer to the following announcement. BRAND MANAGER Juneco COMPANY BACKGROUND: The Juneco Company, expected earnings of approximately ‘$40 millon, seeks to increase marketing and product innovation efforts to significantly increase Security systems under several nationally recognized brand names. in addition to these major brands, unten ereaces sar proacs tner private label programs for home improvement merch: RESPONSIBILITIES: pbs managers prioity is to handle the heightening of product recogrition ‘of Juneco’s major accounts abroad. The brand manager position was created to build brand tecoghition in the marketing sector of Juneco’s new international Division. The brand manager will spearhead efforts to foster growth in garden tool products. ‘Specific responsibilities include the following: * generate marketing plans and lead the development of new products; * increase public awareness of and demand for Juneco's products; * identify and evaluate market requirements and opportunities; * work clasely with other members of the marketing department, as well as sales and sales ‘operations departments to ensure achievesnent of company goals PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL QUALITIES: The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: ‘+ 3-5 years’ experience as brand mariager in retall matketinig; * strong experience in analyzing current markets; * ‘outstanding verbal and written communication skills, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: ee a renared an MOA S asignicart phi. Upon receipt of applications, confirmation letters willbe sent to applica ‘Thereafter, priority applicants will be invited to meet with Juneco’s CEO nd Chet M Mrleting Officer. 1174. In wich Juneco division will the successful 177. What qualification will the successful applicant applicant probably work? possess? (A) International marketing (A). Experience in the home improvernent (8) Human resources industry (C)_ Production (8) Adogree in finance (©) Accounting (©) Fluency ina foreign language (0) Experience in market analysis 175. What is NOT a stated job responsibility? 178. How will Juneco contact applicants? (©) Evaluating market opportunities @ Sy phone (0) Working with sales representatives & Byenal in meaning to ‘Questions 178-180 refer to the following advertisement. Techno Database Management ‘5197 Blackburn Pike ‘Sidney, B.C., Canada VBL 561 E-mail: steph@techdatamgmt.com ‘Tel: 458-298-9935 / Fax: 468-298-9934 wwwitechdatamgmt.com ‘Techno Database Management provides data storage facilities for information technology ‘and computer networking professionals. For only $39.95 per month, customers may store their data in online-accessible Web space [up to 1.000 gigabytes). For $59.95 per month, ‘subscribers may store up to 5,000 gigabytes of data in an offlir chive. ‘TDM customer services include 24-hour technical support and free subscription to our online bimonthly newsletter, TDM News, Topics include ratings and reviews of current ‘software and equipment. opinion articles, and a help wanted section directed toward information technology professionals. New customers who pay in advance for three months of offline service before July 30 will receive one month of free data storage—that's a nearly $180 value for just under $120! Call oF e-mail today to set up your account. 179. About how much does three months of offline 180. What is NOT featured in TDM Nows? Serge cont er customer uh miburon 57 OY Technical ine si (8) Discussions about computer equipment @) $39.95, (©) Assessments of new software (®) $59.95 (0) vob opportunities for computer technicians (©) $120 (0) $180 GOON TO THENEXT PAGE Practice Test 1: Pat? = 33. Questions 181-185 refer to the following letter and form, BLIXEN MEMORIAL THEATER ‘Annual Fundraising Event January 19 Dear Friend of Blixen Memorial Theater: As a non-profit performingar's organization, we rely on membership and fundraising efforts to “support our operating costs Every year at this time we hold a drawing to help raise funds to meet a portion of our budget. This is your chance tahelp Blixen Memorial Theater. Fach individual who donates $20 to the theater 4 this time willbe eligible for a special prize. On May 20, we will select one name at random to receive this year’s prize —4 tickets to cach of the 10 Blixen Memorial Theater performances for the upcoming year (The winner need not be present.) That's 40 tickets, a $3,000 value! ‘To participate in this year’s drawing, simply complete the entry form and mail it with your payment. ‘Wewill send you confirmation number for each $20 donation upon receipt. Every $20 you donate ‘ncteases your chances of winning a whole year’s wortr of exciting performances. And even if your ‘ame {s not selected, youll still win by helping Blixen Memorial Theater offer high-quality programs. Forfarther information, call the office at (507) 555-8826, ext. 908. Sincerely, Anna Kessler have enclosed a check for $ Address 4 Sunset Drive Please charge my credit card $40 Gity Stockton State mal Card¢ uzzsseu5scc7788 Phone 607-655-2292 Signature Anton Makonado leave return this orm with payment tot BLXEN MEMORIAL THEATER Attention: Raffle 480 Sioux St. ‘Winona, MN 55987 Practice Test 1: Part 7 181. Why did Ms. Kesslor wiite this letter? (A) To invite Anton Maldonado to an event (8) To advertise anew show {© Te explain a now ticketing policy (D) To announce a fund-raising event 182. What does Ms. Kessler say about the Biixen Memorial Theater? (A) Ithas had to reduce its budget. (B) Its next season begins on May 20. (©) Itholds an annual drawing. (D) tis offering discount tickets to people who donate money. 4183. What prize is being offered? (A) Acheck for $3,000 (©) Ayears worth of theater tickets (©) Front-tow seats to four performances (0) Meetings with performers after the shows 184. Inthe letter; the word “present” in paragraph 2, line 4 is closest in meaning to A) inattendance (8) current (© onhold (0) performing 185. What does Anton Maldonado indicate on the form? {A)_ He will purchase tickets to two shows. (8) He will contribute to the theater. (C)_ Heis paying by personal check. {D)_He would like a schedule for the new season. GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE Practice Test 1: Part7 35 Questions 186-190 refer to the following e-mail and invoice. {Td like to change the dalivery date to Thursday. In addition, instead of shipping the entire order to ‘our warehouse, please send 10 of the 50 sik lamp shades and 10 of the parchment lamp shades 10 the showroom on Congress Avenue. By the way, I want to thank you again for recommending me to Vincent Blasco as a potential supple for his furiture stores, We're meeting at the Congress Avenue shawroom over the ‘weekend so that he can have a look at the lamps, which is why I'l need the shades there. "illetyou know how it goes. Please send me a revised shipping order Best regards, ‘SHIPPING ORDER: CARRIER: Metro Truckin BILL DATE: June 23 ‘SHIP DATE: June 26 To. FROM Name ‘ike Malley ‘Shipper ‘Zenith Lamp Part Warehouse ‘Company Bright Lights Warehouse ‘Steet 3387 South Ferry Road ‘Steet 10649 Indusiry Road. ‘iy, State Marshfield, Massachusetts iy, State Boston, Massachusots Contact ‘Scott Abernathy ‘SEND INVOICE TO 'SHIPPER'S INSTRUCTIONS: Name Mike CrMatiey ‘SPLIT ORDER ‘Company Bright Lights Showrocm Dever 19 ek thades, 10 parchment chados Steet 1905 Congress Avene (seperately packages) tiling adress. ity, State Boston, Massachusets Deliver restot order to Industiy Road adress. NO. SHIPPING DESCRIPTION OF units ARTICLES ‘SE UUNITPRICE $ TOTAL CHARGE $ 56 Preated sik shade. soft white ‘inches 12 ‘coo 6 Parchrent shade, bee inches 10. 300. 720 "Brass Socvets, Sway UN RD Medum Fes 30 TOTAL 31.460 Hi Mike, ‘Here's the revised shipping order. Good luck showing the lamps on Saturday | think ‘you'l lke Vincent Balasca. ‘Scott Practice Test 1: Part 7 186. Why did Mike O'Malley contact Scatt Abemathy? (A) Tocanceta shipment (B) Tochange a shipping order (C)_Toinvite him to the factory (D) Toplace a furniture order (On which day will Vincent Balasco visit the. showroom? 188. Why will part of the order be delivered to a different location? (A) Mike O'Malley wants to show Ne meschancion to a potenti 8 (C)_ The Congress Avenue showroom is closer to the Zenith warehouse. 2 Mike O’Matloy is: opening a second showroom. buyer The Industry Road Warehouse will be closed. GO ONTO THE NEXT PAGE ——$£_—__»> Practice Test 1: Part 7 3 94. (D) The speaker asks the participants to read about ‘Mr. Chang's sales techniques before he gives his seminar, so he will probably discuss his sales techniques. A) There is no Mention of a recent event so it is unlikely that Mr, Chang will describe one. (8) The audience members are asked to pick up the course materials themselves. (©) The woman giving this epecch is introducing the speaker. Mc. Chang is unlikely te introduce a ‘speaker. 95. (A) The speaker says we're se happy to have you dining with us, then describes the food ‘available and asks what the listeners would like 10 Gfink, 80 he is most likely a waiter. {®) The speaker is taking to restaurant customers. He isnot a customer himself (©) Actef does not generally take the customers" orders. (©) The speaker is teling the customers about the food available in this restaurant, not taking about food (on a radio program. 95. (2) The speaker describes the vegetables. as ‘Purchased fresh from focal farmers, which implies they are locally grown. () Steamingis a way of cooking vegetables. The ‘speaker does not say how the vegetables are ‘cooked. ®) The speaker does not mention the price of the vegetables. © Since he is recommending the vegetables, they must be available. 97. (A) Atthe end of the talk, the speaker asks what he ‘can get the customers 10 drink. A beverage is a ink, se asks forthe customer! beverage ®@ fowl dots so ek fori (©) Awaiter does not ask fora restaurant menu, (©) A recipe gives instructions for cooking a dish. A “waiter does not need a recipe. 98. (8) Thesspeakor says she wants to see the types of Photos Ms. Dai has taken, so Ms. Dai is most likely 2 photographer, @) Ther is ro mention of aavertsing or sting advertising, so Ms. Dai is not likely to be an advertising salesperson. (©) The speaker does not say Ms. Dai has worked as. areceptiont (©) The speaker mentions werk Ms, Dai has done for a ‘magazine, but she does not describe it as writng. 56 Practice Test 1: Answer Key 98. (A) The speaker asks Ms. Dai to bring 2 portfolio, ‘of her work, which ie-2 colloction of samples of her work. (©) The speaker refers to the ist of references Ms. Dal thas already sent her, 80 she does not ask Ms. Dai tobring this with her. (© The speaker has aiso already received a résumé. (©) A(pb applicant sends a cover letter with ajo ‘application and the speaker says she has already received that 100. (0) The speaker would like to schedule the Interview for Friday, so it is most likely that it ‘will take place on Friday. (A) Monday is the day when the speaker received the ‘application. She does not suggest holding the interview on a Monday. ‘She does not ask to schedule the interview on (B) Wednesday or (C) Thursday, 50 itis not likely to ‘take place on either of those days. PARTS 101. (€) The present perfect tense has transferred is eoded because Ms. Walters’ move happened ‘ot an unspecified time in the past, but has an ‘ttect in the present. (A) The simple present tense transfer cannot be used hhere because the action happened in the past. (8) The gerund transferring is incorect because a verb tense is needed here. (0) Tho adjective transferablois incorrect as a verb is needed to describe the action of Ms: Walters. 102. (C) The preposition from is used here to taik ‘about the origin of something, in this case the desserts. (A) Wh shows that one thing accompanies another, for example when we say "'d like chocolate sauce with my ice-cream.” That is not the case hore. ®) By is used ta indicate who or what performed an ‘action: Regions of the world did not perform an ‘action here. (©) Untilis a preposition of time. A preposition of ‘space is needed here. (8) The demonstrative pronoun those should be used here to mean any people. (A) These is incorrect here because itis used to refer to particular peopie. (©) This is singular pronoun and is used to refer to a [Particular thing or person, so't is incorect here. (©) That's singuiar. Te sentence is Grected at more than one person. 103. 104. (0) Trend should be used fora change in the type of ingredients used in cosmetics. Using the adjective growing with the noun trend is an acceptable collocation; that is, these words are often used together. A.growing (A) product, (B) scent, and (C} sale are ‘ot words that are used together, so these choices ‘are incomrect. (A) Anadiective to describe melodies or tunes is needed. Melodies can be described as simple. () Patient and (C) kind are agjectives which describe people, so they are incorrect. (D) The adjective blank means having nothing written or recorded on it. Lis nat used to describe melodies. (A) Anadverb is needed after the verb. The adverb ‘responsibly describes how visitors are expected to behave. {B) The adjective responsible cannot be used to describe the verb. (©) Responsibility and (0) Responsibilities are nouns. A noun is not used after the verb behave, {0} Weuse the conjunction or to link two or more things in a sentence containing not or another ‘word with negative meaning. (A) Yetcan be a conjunction meaning nevertheless and is generally used to introduce a verb clause, Overtime pay to part-time employees.is not a verb, Clause. $0 yer s incorrect. (®) MFalsointroduces avert clause, soit ie not correct here. (©) The conjunction but is used to show contrast. Sick ‘Rave and overtime pay are not contrasting ideas here. They are both benefits Given by an employer. A) The noun election is needed with the definite article the. (8) Elected is the past participle of eect. A noun is needed here. not a verb. (©) Bloctsis also a verb, so tis incorrect. {D) Bloctabie is an adjective, s0 itis not comect here. 1B) Sold, the past participle of sail, forms a participle clause with the words by American publishers to describe new university-level textbooks. (A) Priced would need to be folowed by an actual price 2.9. priced at less than $40, $0 itis incorrect. (©) Marked would not form a meaningful participle lause with by American publishers, (D) Students are instructed by books. Instructed cannot bbe sed to describe textbooks. 105. 106. 407. 108. 108, 110. (D) The comparative adjective worse should be used to complete the comparison worse than usual, describing traffic congestion. (A) An adjective is needed, not an advert, (8) The adjective bad ie incorrect because it isnot the ‘comparative form of the acjective. (©) Worstis the supertative torm of bad, so tis incorrect. (0) An adverb can be used before sell off to ‘comment on the investors’ action of selling off their stocks. Typically here means generally or usually. ‘The adverbs (A) exactly. (B) greatly. and (©) approximately cannot be used to describe sell oft 1A) The verb following expect should be a verb: infinitive with to, so buy is correct here. (8) This is incorrect because buying is a gerund, not an IC} Bought is the simple past form of the verb fo buy, rot the infrtive. (D) The present perfect has bought is also incorrect 1A) Proposal is the correct noun to use with marketing. A marketing proposal is a plan tor marketing or promoting something, in this case tourism in a particular region. [B) Wexdo not generally use permission with marketing. Aco, permission io nat eomething that canbe developed. (©) Anapplince is a piece of equipment. We do not talk about a marketing appliance. [D) Weda not use employment with marketing, so this choice is incorrect. (8) Amanner of speaking is a person's way of ‘Speaking. A person who has a direct manner of ‘speaking generally says exactly what they mean. (A) Mutsal means shared by more than one person, 0 it cannot be used fora single person, the Prime Minster (©) Adjacent means nett 10, soit cannot 6escrbe ‘someone's manner of speaking. (D) Existing cannot be modified by very and cannot describe manner of speaking. (0) A relative pronoun which refers to a person, Henri Valois, is needed, so who is the correct choice. (A) Therelative pronoun that can be used for a person, but oniy in a defining relative clause. Here, the ‘elatve clause afer the comma is anon-defining relative cause. ©) Htisnct areiatve pronoun and also refers to athing, rot a person. (©) The relative pronoun which cannot be used torefer to-aperson. 44. 112, 118, 114, 15, Practice Test 1:AnswerKey 57 116, 47, 118. 19, 58 (©) The adverb correctly should be used here to talk about the manner of applying the products. ‘The adverb correctly modifies the vert apply. Neither (A) correction, wtict isa noun, nor 8) ‘corrected, a past participle, nor (0) correcting, a ‘verb gerund, can be used to modify apply. (A) The conjunction since should be used to Introduce the clause containing the verb was released. The verb in the main clause, in this ‘case has.not published, is often in the present perfect tense. (®) Undoris used whon a bookie published using a

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