PART C: GRAMMAR PRACTICE STRUCTURE SENTENCES 1. The man the marketing manager. Ais B. he C. very Dit 2. Your sales report is very ... A. them B. meeting C. interest D. interesting 3. The new employees ............ near the office Ache B. lives Chim D. living 4, The strategy meeting in an hour A. they B. in the room Cit D. starts 5. Mr. Kim’s suggestion about the problem .... A. they C. very 6. The relocation of the office wasn’t .. at first A. casy B. casily C. seemed D. became 7. TeleCom .. cellular phones at low prices. A. its B. us C. sells D. selling 8. Some of the executives will discuss . later this week, A. they B. them C. doing D. effective 9. The sales clerk sold the copy machine. A. hers B. our C. me D. he 10. The boss ...... ..his staff some helpful tips. A.was B. gave C. provided D. talked 11. He the company profitable A. looked B. was C. made D. seemed 12. The employee in the Accounting Department the job impossible ‘A. seemed B, worked C. became D. found 13, The ..........Was established in 1977 to help poor children in the world 110A. consultant B. agreement 15. The company is going to hire a -:. to help us with our management C. transportation _D. organization ” problems. 14, It is always better to use public A. consultant B. trainee . during rush hour. C. candidate D. contractor A. transportation B. convenience C. appointment _D. agreement VOCABULARY A.Mateh the verbs in the left column with their corresponding phrases in the right column 1. quit a, from a business trip 2. solve b. a job ( 2 times) 3. participate c. an appointment 4, make d.a problem 5. return ea taxi 6. fill in/out finan event 7. pay for g.a form 8. apply for Fill in the gaps with the verbs in the box to form correct collocations transfer contact announce promote repair recommend do complete 1... some money Base. sales Siceeeee a car 7. csesees business Que. the office 4..... something 6. 1... a project 8. highly M1NOUNS AND PRONOUNS 1, Unfortunately, the . .. is out of order A. copier B. copy C. copying D. to copy 2. The R&D Department at Infor Tech is looking for A. special B. specialize C. specializing —_D.. specialist 3 second floor. can get a brochure on the A.To participate B, Participate C. Participants _D, Participating 4. ceecsssssu i computer courses has increased for the past few years. A. To enroll B. Enrollment C. Enroll D. Enrolled 5. An early is required, especially in this kind of situation. A. decide B. decision C. to decide D. decided 6. We are looking for someone with two years of .......... in the marketing field. A.experiencing _B. to experience C. experience D. experienced 7. You need to wear protective at the construction site. A. cloth B. clothe 112 C. clothings D. clothing 8. The research shows that this can cause big noise problems. A. some machineries B. machineries C. machinery D. a machinery 9. The trainees didn’t have questions about new systems A. theirs B. any C. some D.a 10. The engineers reported that ..... machinery has critical problems. A. the B. some C. any D.a 11. I finished writing up the report, but hasn’t finished it yet. A. him B. he C. they D. her 12, Please inform ............ of any schedule changes. AL B. my C. mine D. me 13, These are my teachers. are Paul and Rita. A. they B. theirC. them D. theirs 14, Her mobile phone is broken. She borrowed........ 15, Jennifer Lee said that she was travelling by ......... to travelling with lot of people A. herself B. himself C. itself D. her A.Match the words in the left column with their corresponding words in the right AL B. my C. mine D. me VOCABULARY column, 1. account 2. customer 3. areliable . safely won a production . interest a computer eos a keynote A. speaker B. schedule C. rates D. information E. analysis F. technician G. satisfaction H. measures B. Fill the gaps with the nouns in the box to form correct collocations. appointment organization convenience agreement 1, make a(n) «...... 2. close for 3. sign a(n) 4. establish a(n) ...... renovation contract transportation consultant Sat your .. 6. public . 7. reach a(n) 8, work as (n)ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS. 1. Everybody knows that it is a....... market A. compete B, competitive C. competitively D. competition 2. All the staff members were during the workshop A. cooperate B. cooperation C. cooperative. cooperatively 3. A sscss-+. mumber of people attended the conference. A. consider B. considerate C. considerable. consideration 4, Mr, Tanaka is ....... of dealing with unexpected problems in the office. A. ready B, responsible C. awesome D. capable 5. The new policy was ......... difficult to implement. A. extreme B. extremes C. extremely D. to extreme 6. The vice pr vas Tetired as of last Monday. A office B. official C. officially D. offices 7. Car prices have decreased ........ due to low demand. A. last B, lateness C. lately D. late 8, My coworker comes in late. He is always on time A. never B. always C. usually D. sometimes 9. You should hand in the sales report to the boss as........ as possible. A. quick B. quickly C. quicker D. quickest 10. This year’s salary increase is «+s as that of last year A. largely B. larger C. largest D. large 11. The productivity of the factory became seeseeee than before A. low B. much low C. lower D. as lower 12, The usage of the device was more difficult than I had thought. A.alot B, very D.so C. many 13, Ms. Pitt is the . the Sales department. employee in 114A. reliable B. most reliable C. later D. most C. more reliable. reliablest 15. One of the ........ International 14. You should submits it by Friday at the conferences will be held in this country. A. bigger B. as big A. late B. latest, C. most biggest. biggest VOCABULARY A. Math the words in the left column with their corresponding words in the right column. 1. various a. staf 2, a prominent b. difference 3. proper c. plan 4, a permanent d. businessman 5. significant e. factor 6. entire f. attempt 7. an essential g. actions 8. an innovative h, job B. Fill the gaps with the adjectives in the box to form correct collocations legal competitive impressive productive complimentary formal public official 1. A(n) ......--. speech Sissssseeeenclothes 2. A(n) .... suggestion 6. Ah) -s..ssssen Report 3 conditions 7 attention 4.A(n) . arket 8. A(n) .... mea 1sTENSES 1. The sales meeting usually ....... at 5 A. is looking B. are looking A. begins B. begin C. begining D. will begin C.was looking —_D. were looking 2. Ihe the team, we will start the 8 The executives .......0 am argument at the moment. project right away. A join B. joins A. had B. are having C.joinea D. will join C.were having. having 3, My boss on. business trip last 2: See last winter, they financial i difficulty Friday. Ago B. went A. has experienced B. experienced C. goes D. going C. have experienced D. experiencing 4, Last week, he successfully ....... the 10. Mr. Jackson ..........for the firm for ten years. project. A finishes B. finish A.has worked —_B, have worked C. finished D. will finish, C. works D. working 5. Helen is going to AgT 11. The job fair place in Chicago 7 " last month, Communications next week. A. leave B. to leave A. takes B. take Cleft D. will leave C. took D. has taken 6. Hopefillly, the package ........... ina 12. Since last September, they a few days, lot of profits. A. arrive B. arrived A. make B, will make C. will arrive D. arriving C. made D. have made 7. Sam for a job, but there were , 13. As the next February, the accounting not many. manager .. away for 2 years, 116A. has been B. will have been C. will have done D. Done C. had been D. been 15, Ms. Kimberly ..........-.....0ut of the 14, Before they submitted the proposal, country until next Tuesday. they ......... a lot of search for it, A. was Bis ‘A. has done B. had done C. will be D. has been VOCABULARY A Match the verbs in the left column with their corresponding phrases in the right column. 1. book A. a product 2. reduce B. to buy a car 3. complain C. anew product 4, decrease D. arefund 5. order E. a flight 6. launch F. investment costs 7. request G. in sales 8. afford H. about its service Fill the gaps with the verbs in the box to form correct collocations. renew reserve submit confirm postpone review _ introduce _ attract. 1... .a visa Se ceecesessseeeeeees tourists 2 the report 6 anew system atable 1 vathe data 4. .-. my reservation &.. .. the meeting 17ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE 1, Any news related to my company A. is asked B. were asked ... on the bulletin board every week. A. posts B. posted C. asked D. ask C. is posted D. are posted 8. A few days ago, the package . 2. Computer technicians . .. the us by the mailman program on a regular basis. A.isdelivered _B. delivered A. install B. is installed C. delivers D. was delivered C. are installed. installing 9. The new employee is not accustomed 3. An agreement ........ at the meeting last working with lots of people week A. about B.to A. made B. are made C. with Dain C. was made D. makes 10, We are committed ............ providing 4. The assistant position ..........no later ‘High-quality service to our customers. than next month. A.to B. with A. willbe filled B. be filled Cin D.of C. was filled D. filled 11. The team has been devoted ... 5. Many modifications ........tothe report __UP&Fading the system so far. Ain B. with A. made B. is made C.to D.at CC. have been made D. has been made 12. The company technicians . 6. A new secretary ought t0 ....:c. tight the broken computers away. A. asks B. is asking A. hiring B. hire C.was asking. were asking C. is hired D. be hired 13. The R&D team is going to .......... the 7. Some of the part-timers toleave NeW Product the company, A. examine B. relocate C. solve D. refrain 11814, We need to discuss it in detail before we 15. The manager asked if there any kind of conclusion any calls for her. A. replace B. quit Ais B. are C. reach D. fill C. had been D. has been VOCABULARY A Match the verbs in the left column with their corresponding phrases in the right column, 1. announce A. a meeting 2. participate B. from taking photos 3. renovate C. to call 4. cancel D.aplan 5. recharge E. batteries 6. refrain F. language learning 7. hesitate G. ahotel 8, facilitate Hina seminar B. Fill the gaps with the verbs in the box to form correct collocations. Relocate evaluate address enclose examine replace reach summarize a performance 5 the product 2... the office 6. eeseoneee Pants 3 check 1 conclusion 4 sesso the issue lecture 119TO - INFINITIVE . more 1, The SM Company needs .... people A. to hire B. hire C. to hiring D. hired 2. The purpose of the meeting is the issued. A. discussion B. discuss C. to discuss D. discussed 3. Mr. Kim worked hard ..........4 promotion. A. to get B. getting C. got D. get 4. All the staff members were surprised ... the bad news. A. heard B. hear C. hearing D. to hear 5. Itis dangerous for workers ..Safety gear. A. not wear B. to not wear C. not to wear D. to wear not 6. It was difficult reasons for the decision. to explain the A. him B. of him C. as him D. for him 7. We are eager ......... you and to talk about the issue. A. to meet, B. meeting C. meet D. met 8. I don’t think may people will have a chance ......... for the job. A. forapplying _B. applying C. to applying D. to apply 9. This place is quiet enough for the staff con the project. A. work B. works C. worked D. to work 10, This year’s sales target was too high for US se A. achieve B. achieving C. to achieve D. to be achieved 11. You have the right .........00.00.. fora refund, A. asking B. to ask C. of asking D. ask 12. They tried to .. .. the disease from spreading. A. deal B. comment C. prevent D. apologize 13, Many companies took . of the recent rising oil prices to raise the prices of their products. A. point 120 B. exposureC. advantage D. means 14. We have to take ... with the problem. to deal A. foots B. steps C. stairs D. feet VOCABULARY 15. By 2020, the demand for digital cameras two fold, A. will increase B. has increased C. will have increased _D. increases A. Match the words in the left column with their corresponding words in the right column. 1. account 2. concentrate . remind fill . take advantage . inform get comment B.Fi look prevent bid work take 1 forward to .. from home .. A from doing for 121 A. on/ about B. A of B (two times) C. Awith B D. for E.on F. of G. on / over the gaps with the verbs in the box to form correct collocations. apologize deal take 5 steps 6... ooo With Tea. .. turns: 8. f1. Her job is customers cesses Phone calls from A. answered B. answering C. to answering —_D. answer 2, Many employees in the office are interested in .. medical checkups. A. get B. to get C. getting D. gotten 3. They postponed ..... anew branch in San Diego. A. open B, to open C. opened D. opening 4. The accounting team hasn’t finished .. up the proposal. A. write B. wrote C. writing D. to write 5. The team is busy ........ a new software program. A. develop B. to develop C. developing. development 6. Mr. Smith had difficulty to the new working environment used A. getting B. to get C. get D. gotten 7. Please remember .......... all the window before you leave the office. A. close B, closing C. closed D. to close 8. Ido not regret .......... my previous job, and I am pleased with my current one. A. quit B. quitting C. to quit D. to quitting 9. Atlantis Co. strictly prohibits its employees from an office phone for personal reasons. A.use B. to use C. used D. using 10, The company has considered its branch to Boston for the past few weeks. A. relocation B. to relocate C. relocating D. relocated 11, They .. ..a simple survey to find out about their customers’ needs. A. talked B. conducted C. filled D. notified 12, It usually takes a lot of time and effort 10 vercererereee toa new environment. A. accustom B. refer C. postpone D. adjust, 12213. The executives of the board ...... A. development _B. possibility decided to conduct the analyst C. renovation D. appointment A. himself B. herself 15. The cost of living was not so ... C. themselves D. their as we had expected. 14, You can make a call or send an e-mail A. high B. higher to make a (i) ......... With Dr. Stewart. Cc highest Deas high VOCABULARY A. Match the verbs in the left column with their corresponding phrases in the right column 1. notify a.a conference 2. seek b. the construction 3. resume c.a problem 4, discontinue d. of the changes 5. hold e.a survey 6. meet fa solution 7. cause g. a deadline 8. conduct h, a meeting B. Fill in the gaps with the verbs in the box to form correct collocations approve schedule purehase refer install adjust — provide —_ prohibit 1. cess a meeting 5. ssssess+-you with benefits 2. ceseessens proposal 6... .. to a new environment 3. to a book 1 vss. @ mew program Be ceeeessesna ticket 8. ceecsssssseeeeftom using a phonePARTICIPLES . workers. 1, We are looking for A. experience B. experiences C. experiencing _D. experienced 2. The presidents ordered the meeting A. cancel B. canceled C. canceling D. being canceled 3, The customers are so by the new ordering system. A. confusing B. confuse C. confused D. confusion 4, The market share was so that we decided to take stronger action. A. depress B. depressing C. depressed D. depression 5 from the USA, some books were seriously damaged. A. Delivery B. Deliver C. Delivered D. Being delivering 6. Before «ss... should report it to the manager. on vacation, you A. going B. go C. gone D. went 7. When the payment, you should present your order number. A. sent B. send C. sending D. sends 8. ....-.---m Spanish, the report is hard to understand, A. Write B. Writing C. Written D. To write 9. The participants at the book fair seemed quite A. satisfaction —_B, satisfying C. satisfied D. satisfy 10. You can visit our website to find more . information on our B. detailed D. detailing 11. They decided to renovate the facilities in the factory. A. existing B. leading C. built D. extended 12, H&P Co. is one of the . companies in the field of fashion. A. warning B. operating C. promising D. missing 13, If managers their employees to work overtime, they will have to pay them more money. 124A. want B. will want C. wants D. have wanted VOCABULARY A. Choose the option that best explains the meaning of each participle adjective printed in bold 1. declining a, increasing b. decreasing 2. existing staff a, current b. new 3. missing documents a, lost b. written 4, experienced workers a. skilled b. unskilled 5. qualified applicants a. suitable b, reomnited 6. written permission a. oral b. in documents 7. complicated procedures a. simple b. complex 8. extended time e . prolonged b. limited B. Fill in the gaps with the participial adjectives in the box to form correct collocations, operating limited growing promising valued leading detailed attached ~.candidate time hour -..company .. information a list corporation eon ...customer 125CONJUNCTIONS 1. Bither Sam ........Tom will be sent to the new branch in L.A A. and B. or C. but D. nor 2. He didn’t like his job, ..........he quit three months ago. A. yet B. or C. but D. so 3. [don’t know .. he has enough money to invest in the stock market. A. but Band Cif D. because 4, My dream is ........ I start to run my own business. A. whether B. that C.s0 D. but 5 . you sign the contract, you should read it carefully. A. Once B. After C. Unless D. Before 6. You will not get p on time, you are ‘A. as long as B. when Cif D. unless 7. cscs they bought a new machine, the sales decreased A. Because B, Even C. Although D. So 8. Lwill make a copy of the proposal ... that you can take it A. such B. so C. even D. because 9. This project began almost five months ago ........ is expected to be finished in December. A.or B. also C. therefore D. and 10. Because I am too busy at work, I ever have free time, A. hardy B. carefully C. ready D. usually 11. Mr. Kim is the person who is in charge of purchasing office ......... at the company. A. records B, satisfaction C. effort D. supplies 12. Youare .. invited to vi the branch office in Seattle. A. necessary B. cordially 126C. highly D. impressively VOCABULARY A. Match the words in the left column with the words in the right column to form correct collocations. 1, promotional 2. readily a finished 4, an informative . cordialy 6. in the foreseeable 7. attendance 8. combined a, invite b. product c. future 4. records e. available f. brochure g. efforts h. offers B. Fill the gaps with the words in the box to form correct collocations. assembly hardly defy _ failure 1. ever 2. power. 3. description 4. line protective precautions supplies complaints 5. office 6. safety 7. gear 8. customer,PREPOSITIONS 1, You have to pay a deposit ........ 30 days. A. by B. until Cat D. within 2. The annual sales meeting will be held . Noon. Avin B.at C.on D. for 3. The executive officers walked the corridor, A. along B. among C. within D. over 4, The train ......... Philadelphia will leave in five minut A. over B. for C. between D. along 5. The meeting the interest rate will be held this Tuesday. Aas B.on C. for D. with 6. We were surprised .......... the news report. A.in B. for Cat Das 7. age and sex, anyone can apply for the job. A. Regarding ‘xeluding C. Inspite of D, Regardless 8, Ten countries, ......... England, joined the organization. A. included B. including C. include D. includes 9. the bad situation, he successfully finished the job. A. Because B. In spite of C. Although D. Despite of 10. .......0.» the performance, all mobile phones have to be switched off. A. Because B, Though C. While D. During ul the machine is extremely expensive, our company can’t afford it. A.Because of —_B. Since C. Owing to D. Also 12. The editing must be completed by next Monday. the latest. A.on Bof Cin D.at 13. Please explain the current situation «detail Ain B. for C.on D.of 12814, You should prepare the contract A. with B.on duplicate. Cin D. for VOCABULARY A. Choose the correet synonym of each prepositional phrase given, 1.asa result of A because of B. resulting to 2. instead of A. in addition to B. in place of 3. until further notice A. until another announcement is made. B. before another announcement is made 4, above my expectations A. as good as I expected _B. better than I expected 5.in bulk A. in large amounts B. in small amounts 6. in excess of A. more than B. less than 7. with the exception of A. besides B. not including 8. in comparison with A. accompanied by B. compared with B. Fill the gaps with the prepositions in the box to form correct collocations. in in outof, at in on in upon 1 print 5 writing 2 charge of 6 request the latest 1 schedule 4. detail 8. duplicate 129RELATIVE PRO! 1. People ........... signed up for the program yesterday got a 5% discount. A. who B. what C. whom D. which 2. The company .......... sells kids’ toys increased its productivity. A. whom B. which C. who D. what 3. The people names are on the list will receive incentives A. who B. whose C.also D. that, 4, The exhibition ........ we visited yesterday was very interesting A. who B. whom C. that D. whose 5. This is we know about the current economic situation. A. when B. that C. whether D. what 6. vesesssssses YoU Said to the committee was very persuasive A. That B. What C. whieh D. And 7, People about high taxes should talk to the accountants A. concerned B. to concern UNS C. are concerned —_D. whom concerned 8, We are looking for a person «0.2.2... eligible for the managerial position A. who B. who are C. whom are D. who is 9. I don’t understand the reason they didn’t accept our proposal A. how B. when Cc. why D. where 10, Find the computer file ......... [store all the information, A. in that B, where C. in which D. when 11, Tcan’t find the files I saved all the important information. A. which B, why C. when D. where 12, The secretary booked the flight ticket . advance. A.with B.on Cin D. for 13. The second thing agenda is our poor sales. the A.on B. in C. about D.at 14, Any car parked here will be towed . the owner’s expense.A.to B.on C.at D. for VOCABULARY A. Fill each gap with an appropriate preposition. 1. a timely manner 5 behalf, 2, warranty 6 your convenience an effort 1. terms 4. advance 8, all times B Fill the gaps with the prepositions in the box to form correct collocations, at in on with in in on with 1 stock 5 particular 2 one’s expense 6. In cooperation 3. caution 1 the agenda 4 duty 8. honor ofSUBJUNCTIVE MOOD L.If1........... about the stock market, I would invest some money in it. A. knew B. know C. will know D. would know 2, Were the price cheaper, the company ... purchase the building, A. will B. have Chad D. would 3. If we had been invited to the luncheon, We os ossssesesssdmore people. A.canhave met B. could have met C. would meet _D.. will meet 4. Tfhe .......+4++445 he could have met the deadline. A. burried B. has hurried C. had hurried D. hurries 5. If you ........leave, I can complete the report instead, A. shall B. should C. will D. would 6. veeeesssssen it rain tomorrow, we will postpone the outdoor events. Alf B. Still c. Will D. Should 7. If we had investigated the problem carefully, we ........... any difficulties now. A. don’t have B. will not have C. would not have had D. would not have 8.Ifhe ... he could get a refund now. . away the receipt yesterday, A. had not thrown B. would not throw C. does not throw. will throw 9. Lwish Joey . .. complaining about his supervisor. A.would stop —_B. stop C. stops D. will stop 10. Lwish I............. for the marketing job. A-have applied —B. had applied C. will apply D. apply 11. If the president should look for me, He vse on my cell phone. A.calling B. call C. may call D. would call 12, IfMs. Wallace were elected president, the company .... have the market leader now. A. will B. will have C. would D. would have 13, Regular exposure «loud music can damage your hearing. 132A.as B.on A. access C. to D. in C. stance 14, can’t understand his on the mergers and acquisitions. VOCABULARY A. Fill each gap with an appropriate preposition 1.a preference ... 2. a subscription... 4, a major impact ... B. Fil stance guarantee development commitment decline .on 5 for 2. of 4. ....in 6. to 5.ademand .. avariely 0. 7. the majority... 8, exposure .. B. respect D. commitment in the gaps with the nouns in the box to form correct collocation opinion access respect 1. in 8. aboutAGREEMENT 1, Going on a business trip three times a month ....... too frequently A. were B. be Care D. is 2. The displayed furniture .......... not for sale A. have B. has Cis D. are 3. A number of people been laid off in the last two years. A. have B. has Chad D. will have 4, Most of the information ............ not reliable A were B. was C.are D. being 5. The auditorium as well as the libraries sssseses being renovated. A. is B. are C. have D. has 6. The directors and the sale representatives on a business trip every month A. going B. goes C. go D. is going VOCABULARY 7. He said that competent managers .---their employees, A. helping B. help C. to help D. helps 8. The CEO announced that sales .. for three years, A. falls B. fall C. had fallen D. have fallen 9, Fortunately, neither the driver nor the PASSENEETS ....eeeeeeeeeseens injured. A. had B. has C. was D. were 10. The prime minister was .........0+ a bribe scandal. in A. improved B. involved C. equipped D. concerned 11. This cellular phone is superior see cessor the competitors in quality. A. for B. to C.on D. than 12. Prices may be to change without notice. A. subject B. engaged C. payable D. consciousill each gap with the correct form of the words given in bracket 1. be (will) to do 5.be (likelihood) to do 2, BE vcsesseeeesen( involvement) in 6, Be sesssseseeees (pay) to 3. DE sessssesesees (Capability ) of ToD ceceeeeeesee (attend ) to 4. be (vulnerability) to 8, be (benefit) to B. Fill the gaps with the adjectives in the box to form correct collocations concerned comparable valid subject conscious equipped engaged _ superior Lede vee to 5. be 2.be about 6. be 3. be ........ for 7. be .......0f 4, be ....to/with 8. be .....in 135REVISION 1 1. The task was divided into parts, A. like B. same C. equal D. even 2. We were ......... impressed with the recommendations at the end of the report. A. specially B. special C. especial D. especially 3. Your . during our visit has been greatly appreciated. A. hospice B. hospital C. hospitality D. hospitable 4, With prices ..... at such a rapid rate, buyers should compare prices. A. ascending B. increasing C. enlarging D. expanding 5. No one is at fault, according to the company A. speaker B. man C. teller D. spokesperson 6. Your advice was very .... A. cooperating B. contributive helpful D. improving 7.1 think the ...... for his services is high, A. duty B. fee C. fine D. tariff 8, We've decided to the company Macrodisk, Inc. A. name B. identify C. nominate D. denominate 9. Have you checked out the . .. of that contract? A.tightfulness —_B, lawfulness C. legality D. authority 10. The experience I received being an apprentice WAS .........-.00++ A. costly B. pricey C. expensive D. invaluable! 11. The mail carrier left the mail ......the secretary's desk. A.to B.on Cat D. above 12. The software company offers training ...... Atlanta, Avat B.on C.by D. in 13. There will be a holiday ...... Monday. 136Avon B. from Cat D. in 14, The presentation starts ......9:30A.M.in the conference room, A.on B. at Cin D. for ...tomorrow. 15. The doctor will not give the patient the test results .. A.on B. until C. from D.at 137REVISION 2 1, When the messenger. will you please give him this package? A. will arrive B. arrives C. arriving D. would arrive 2. The assistant to Ms.Brigham.... . more responsible in the last year. A.isbecoming —_B. has been becoming C. has become _D. becomes 3. The Paris branch of our bank five years ago today. A. opens B. has opened —_C, opened. D. was opening 4, The consultant. . the results of his recommendations by the end of the month. A. knows B. does know C. has known, D. will know 5, My supervisor promises that I a raise next year. A. would get B. should get C. will get D. get 6. After you.. .. enough practice, it will be easy for you to do, A. have had B. will have Chad D. are having 7. The boss... . for those reports all morning. A. is waiting B. waits C. has been waiting D. will waiting 8.1 something very strange, like buming wires A.amsmelling —_B. smell C. smelling D. had smelled 9. You can take those files to the records room unless Kim .. wit first. A. does B. will do C. is doing D. had done 10. We. .. at that restaurant in a few months. A. don’t eat B. won't C.haven’t eaten D. didn’t eat TL, We need to. ......ss.sss+++ the language in this report; it is too complex. A. simplify B. simple C. simply D. simplistic 12. In my opinion, her leaving early was a very thing to do A. children B. childish C. childishly D. child 13. We could call the TV stations and ............... the opening of our new store, 138A. publicity B. public C. publicize D. publisher 14, I like my work because I have the to make my own decisions. A. freed B. freely C. freedom D. free 15. Our company believes it is the best ............... to handle the account. A. organizing B. organization _C. organizational __D. organize 139REVISION 3 1 they were tired, they worked overtime. A, Because B. In spite C. Since D. Although 2. Neither Ms. Chen ............... Mr. Martinez was able to attend the seminar. A. nor B. and C. neither D. or . Mr. Park worked for us, he had received training abroad. A. Before B. After C. While D. When 4, Please answer the phone .......-...... itrings. A. during, B. when C. because D. and 5. You can look at the clothes in the shop windows, ... you can't go in and buy them, A. but B. or C. after D. while 6. The soccer game won't be postponed ..............- it looks like rain, A. because B. eventhough —_C, since D.as Te ceseessssssees-prOofits have improved, we're all getting bonuses. A. Since B. Before C. Although D. During 8. Ms. Adams refused the promotion the large raise A. because B. but C. despite D. neither 9. The hotel will accept no guests it's being renovated. A. and B. while C. because of D. after 10. Restaurant food handlers must wear latex gloves ............... health regulations. A. because of —__B. because C. since D. though 11. If the student............... for tomorrow's exam, she’ll be more confident. A. prepares B. prepared C. prepare D. would prepare 12. If Mr. Kennedy the information, he would put it in the report A. has B. would have C, willl have D. had 13. If you. ... how to use the word processor, ask any one of us. 140A. Won't understand B. don’t understand C. understood ——_D. not understand 14. If you aren’t able to finish the letter now. it later. A. you could have done _B. you have done 15.11. C.youcando you will can do «sss» You, T would take the job and then ask for more money. A. had been B.am C. were D. will be 141REVISION 4 1. Young adults who are ...............with their use of credit may find themselves in trouble sooner than they expect. A. careless B. uncaring C. carelessly D. uncared 2. The attorney was warned against trying to .. the young witness. A. influential B. influence C. influentially —_D. influencing 3. Inexperienced investors are to enter this new market with caution. A. advice B. advisory C. advised D. advising 4. The journalist refused ........... the federal investigator the names of his sources. A. tell B. told C. telling D. to tell 5. All the components for Hanson scooters are .. .. right here in this state. A.to manufacture B. manufactures C. manufacturing —_D. manufactured 6. The is likely to have serious repercussions in future negotiations A. incident B. incidence C. incidentally. incidental 7. Doan Trang was selected to ............. the company at the annual conference. A. represent B. representing C. representative. representational 8. Customers requesting a refund must be prepared to wait .. 4-6 weeks for the request to be processed. A. rough B. roughly rougher D. roughest 9. The plot of the movie is too .......; its conflicts are either forced or simplistic. A. predict B. predictable C. predicting D. predictability 10. Adam Antoniotti is generally considered to be one of the most ................ designers in the fashion industry today. A.impression _B, impressively _C. impressive D. impressing 11. Mr. Yamada is ......... that the consultant's recommendation will help the situation, A. convince B. convinced C. conviction D. convincing 14212. To enter information on the spreadsheet you will .. then type your data, A. select B. selecting C. to select 13. That clerk stands . A.on 14, Please hand in that report ..........+ A.by 15. Have you read this article .. A. over Bin B. at B. above ... a counter all day. C. behind .. Friday afternoon, Cin .. Our competitors? C. for a cell by clicking on it and D. selection D. above D. over D. aboutREVISION 5 1. The president’s limousine should be here soon, as we are expecting him ..... by 7 P.M. A. arrival B. to arrive C. arrive D. arriving 2. The feeling ......... the judges was that the submission had not been researched thoroughly enough, A.along B. among C. after D. around 3. During the winter months many people enjoy a variety of indoor sports. A. play B. to play C.to be playing. playing 4, Although I was pleased when I bought the camera, I later regretted not ............ fora more advanced model. A. waiting B. wait C. to wait D. have waited 5. She was . .. up by her grandparents from the age of seven. A. brought B. raised C. taken D. tumed 6. Employees currently ........ in overseas postings are eligible for n additional housing allowance. A. work B, worked C. to work D. working 7. The first applicant seemed to enjoy ........ asked about his previous experience in the field. A. to be B. be C. being. D. had been 8, Mr. Tan ............ to see the presentation before he made the decision, A. likes B. would like C. would have liked D. had liked 9. The general manager has been .... making a decision on this issue for several months. A. putting out ——_B, putting off C. filling out D. filling in for 10. Most workplace errors careless practices among employees. A. stem from B. leave out C. start up D. get into LL. .......sss0 Visitors to the region visit the unique Al Hasqua mosque. A. Almost B. Each C. Every D. Most 14412. Union leaders agreed to meet with management in order to talk .... an alternative proposal, A. with B.at C.to D. over 13. We do almost all our corresponding ............... e-mail, Ain B. by C.on D. with 14, The sale goes on ...........+-..the 16th, A. through B. into C. towards D. for 15, Most meetings are not as . .-- a8 this one was. A. interested B. interestingly. interest D. interesting 145REVISION 6 1. The addition of steel girders was designed to.... the roof support beams. A. strong B strongly C. strength D. strengthen 2. Disagreements over the .......of the design eventually led to a court case. A.own B. ownership C. owning D. owned 3. It is essential to.......fully on the operation of the machinery in order to avoid accidents. A. concentration Beoncentrating —_C. concentrate. —_D concentrates 4. He was known in the business for his.............attitude and astute business sense. A. positive B internal C. preventative. artificial 5. The public’ ..to the advertising campaign was very encouraging. reaction B suggestion C. interjection —_D. submission 6. Visitors to this part of the facilities must show proper. A. identity B identity C. identification. identifying 7. Plans to....... the highway from four to six lanes were blocked by the local government. A. wide B width C. widely D. widen 8. The meeting will have to be. to a later date. A. arranged B rescheduled C. planned D. prepared 9. Your free six-month..........t0 Word Of The Day includes online definitions and pronunciation clues. A. prescription B subscription C. designation _.. participation 10. Smart travelers research the prices of local hotels to ensure that they do not .. when traveling abroad. A. pay B repay C. underpay D. overpay 11. Gift giving is considered standard among hosts, and guests should feel no. return the favor. A. oblige B. obliged C. obliges D. obligation 14612. Tax.......is available for those earning less than the statutory minimum who have dependents. A. refund Brelief C. identification —_D. awareness 13, A doctor's... . manner makes patients feel comfortable. A. friendship B. friend C. friendly D. friendliness 14, It was very ............... of the boss to buy us those nice gifts. A. thoughtless B. thoughtful C. thought D. thoughtfully 15, One of your duties will be some typing. A. light B. lightened C. lighten D. to lighten 147REVISION 7 1. Ms. Janus was not sure that there wa: ve could have done to win the account. ‘A. everyone B. everything C. anything D. anyone 2. The director was very. (0 your ideas for revising our sales approach. A. receiving B. received C. reception D. receptive 3. In this situation I feel we must acknowledge.......shared responsibility. Al B. my C.us D. our 4. The convention center is the office but on the other side of the river. A. between B. against C. along D. near 5. If your car is not fixed by the weekend you can borrow..... to pick up your mother. A. mine B. any C. some D. other 6. Bickertons has put in bids for several . construction contracts as part of its urban renewal plan. A. valuably B. values C. value D. valuable 7. Our agents have informed us that .....of the containers were damaged in transit. A.one B. several C. any D. much 8, Our new line of women’s fashions has proven. to be a top seller. A. its B. hers C. herself D. itself 9. scones Of the management staff realized the amount of time and effort that had gone into the job. A. Every B. Any C. Few D. Someone 10. In my opinion, .........of the candidates is particularly suitable for the position A. neither B. both all D. either 11. No group meetings are evaluations of ongoing projects. -unless special circumstances call for on-site A. necessitate B. necessarily C. necessity D. necessary 12. The results show that the decision to promote.........Was entirely appropriate A. you B. your C. yourself, D. yours 14813. She would like a ............... raise, not just a few dollars. A. really B. realist C. real D. reality 14, If you...... to cancel your reservation, please do so forty-eight hours before that date. A. needed B. will need C. need D. had needed 15. Their marriage wouldn’t be so good if they ......... so well with each other. A. communicated B. didn’t communicate C. don’t communicate D, communicate 149CHAPTER 3: SAMPLE TEST LISTENING SECTION In the Listening test, you will be asked to demonstrate how well you understand spoken English. The entire Listening test will last approximately 45 minutes. There are four parts, and directions are given for each part, You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in your test book. PART I ections: For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book. When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture. Then find the number of the question on your answer sheet and mark your answer. The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time Example Now I listen to the four statements. . = Statement B "The woman is typing on a | laptop," is the best description of the | picture, so you should select answer B and mark it on your answer sheet. . @008 150151PART2 Directions: You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English. They will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet. Example You will hear: How are you today? You will also hear: A. I’m fine, thank you. B. It's cold, isn't it? C. Well, it's a difficult issue. The best response to the question, "How are you today?” is choice A "I'm fine, thank you." Therefore, you should choose answer A. 7.Mark your answer on your answer —_-20.Mark your answer on your answer sheet. sheet. 8. Mark your answer on your answer 21. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. sheet. 1529.Mark your answer on your answer sheet, 10.Mark your answer on your answer sheet, 11.Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 12.Mark your answer on your answer sheet, 13.Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 14.Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 15.Mark your answer on your ans sheet, 16. Mark your answer on your answer sheet, 17.Mark your answer on your answer sh 18.Mark your answer on your answer sheet 19.Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 22.Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 23.Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 24,Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 25,Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 26.Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 27.Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 28.Mark your answer on your answer sheet 29.Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 30.Mark your answer on your an sheet. 31, Mark your answer on your answer sheet. PART3 Direetions: You will hear some conversations between two or more people. You will be asked to answer three questions about w1 se to each ques sheet. The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. at the speakers ‘ion and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer 32. Who most likely is the woman? 153 say in each conversation, SelA. Achef B. A restaurant host C. A food critic D. A flight attendant 33. What problem does the woman mention? A. There are no empty parking spots. B. A flight is fully booked. C. A phone number is wrong D. The restaurant has no empty seats. 34. What will the man do Friday morning? A. Contact a colleague B, Place an order C. Take a flight D. Read a book 35. What is the purpose of the woman's visit? A, To ask about a job B. To take acl C. To find an item D. To get a massage 36. Where is the manager? A. On vacation B. Ata conference C. Ina meeting D. Athome 37. What does the man recommend doing? A. Seeing a teacher B. Parking somewhere else C. Taking a class D. Going to another floor 38, What most likely is the woman's job? A. A repair technician B. A musician C. A librarian D. A store clerk 39, What does the man say about professional musicians? A. They can get a discount, B. They come by often. C. They practice nearby. D. They rent a room there. 40. What does the man offer to do? A. Give her lessons B. Lend her some money C. Give her a book D. Speak to a manager 41, What problem does the man mention? 154A. He can't find an item. B. He can't log onto a computer C. He forgot about a meeting. D. He left some documents at home. 42. According to the woman, what happened on Friday? A. A program was launched. B. A manager visited the office. C. A banquet was held. D. An e-mail was sent, 43. What will the man most likely do next? A. Go to a meeting B, Calla vendor C. Visit another department D. Make a phone call 44, What is the woman planning to do this weekend? A. Visit family B. Meet with a financial planner C. Attend a workshop D. Goto a meeting 45. What is the man worried about? A. Ategistration fee B. A workshop program C. A transportation schedule D. A training manual 46, What will the man most likely do next? A. Go ona website B. Fill outa form C. Go toa meeting D. Speak to a manager 50. Where most likely are the speakers? A. Arestaurant B. A factory C. A café D. An aquarium 51. What will happen at the end of the tour? A, They will make some candy. B. They will go to anew store C. They will meet the president. D. They will try new products. 52. What is mentioned about the Sea Creatures Collection? 155A. Itis their first new product in years. president. C. Itis not sold in stores. week. 47. Who most likely is the man? A. Astore clerk C. A doctor B. Itis a favorite of the D. It will be released next B. A family member D. A customer 48. What does the woman mean when she says, "I don't see my wallet anywhere"? A. She isn't feeling well. C. She lost an item. her wallet. 49. What does the man ask her to do? A. Look in her car C. Send a picture B, She has bad eyesight. D. She thinks someone stole B. Call him back D. Go to the service desk 53. What kind of products do the speakers produce? A. Cell phones C. Computers 54, What does the woman suggest doing? ‘A. Working with another company C. Renaming the brand 55. What is mentioned about Tulip Audio? A. They are currently hiring. product. C. They are the oldest company in the area 56. Where are the speakers? A. A conference center C. A concert hall 156 B. Audio equipment D. Lighting equipment B, Find more funding D. Creating a new product B. They just released a new D. They are a new company, B. A museum D. A restaurant57. What is mentioned about the exhibit? A. Itwill close tomorrow. B. Only members can get tickets. C. It is only open for a few hours. D. It is moving to another location. 58. What does the woman ask for? A. An identification card B. A credit card C. A registration form D. A phone number 59. What are the speakers discussing? ‘A. Anew building B. A company president C. A project schedule D. An electricity bill 60, What does the woman suggest doing? A. Moving to a new building B. Reducing employee work hours C. Changing a project D. Testing a product 61. What is Sam worried about? A. The president won't like an idea. B. The customer will be unhappy. C. A room is too dark. D. A product will be delivered late. Phone Directory President's Office x340 Accounting Department 902 Sales Department X348 Cafeteria X120 | 62. What is mentioned about the man? A. He is an accountant. B. He is a new employee. C. He has a meeting with the president. D. He likes tea. 157,63. Look at the graphic. Which extension will the speaker dial? A. X340 B. x902 Cc. X348 D. X120 64. What will the man most likely do next? A. Make some tea B. Meet a customer C. Make a phone call D. Make something ‘User Manual - Battery Light Display 0000 100% 000075% 000050% 0.00 O Less than 10% 65. What problem does the woman mention? A. A product isn't recording data. B, She lost a product. C. She received the wrong product. D. A product won't turn on. 66. Look at the graphic. According to the woman, how many dots is the band displaying? A. One dot B. Two dots C. Three dots D. Four dots 67. What does the man say he will do? A. Calla manager B, Send a new product C. Send a label D. Fix a band The Pastoral Menu Seasoned lamb with potatoes Grilled salmon with mixed vegetables $23.00 $22.00 Sirloin steak with asparagus Roast chicken with carrots $30.00 $19.00 68. Who most likely is the man? A. Achef B. A host 158,C. A waiter D. A food critic 69. What does the man say about the salmon dish? A, It isall sold out. B, Itis a seasonal dish. C. Itis their most popular dish. D. Itis only sold on Fridays. 70. Look at the graphic. How much will the woman pay for her meal? A. $19.00 B. $22.00 C. $23.00 D. $30.00 PART 4 Directions: You will hear some talks given by a single speaker. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speaker says in each talk. Select the best response to each question and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet. The talks will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time 71. Who are the listeners most likely to be? A. Teachers B, Dry cleaners C. Students D. Employees 72. What is the speaker most likely do next? A. Give out a sheet of paper B. Cut some paper C. Buy fabric D. Visit a website 73. What does the speaker recommend doing? A. Watching a video B. Buying a book C. Staying after class D. Visiting a store 74, What is the purpose of the phone call? A. To place an order B, To mention a product status C. To change an order D. To make a complaint 75. What is mentioned about the candles? A. They are not available. B. They are all broken. C. They were lost in shipment. D. They are too small. 15976. What does the man offer to do? A. Drive over B. Give a coupon C. Speak to a manager D. Ship an item by express mail 77. What type of place is the speaker advertising? A. A café B. A restaurant C. A supermarket D. A newspaper agency 78. According to the speaker, what happened last month? A. They attended a festival B. They were visited by an inspector. C. A movie star stopped by. D. They won an award. 79. Who is José Fertado? A. A regular customer B. A store manager C. Achef. D. A food critic 80. Who is Coco? A. A coworker B. Apet C. A friend D. A family member 81. What does the speaker say about Thursday? A. A package will be delivered. B, She will arrive at home. C. A friend will stop by. D. She will call again. 82. What does the speaker offer to do? A. Send her a posteard B, Send a link C. Buy hera gift D. Send some money 83. What is the speaker discussing? A. Astore B, Amenu C. A vendor D. An employee 84. What did the speaker say about the cheeseburger dish? A. Itis the oldest dish on the menu. B. Many people requested it 160C. Itis the hardest dish to make, D. Many people don't know about it 85, What does the man ask Dennis to do? A. Book a hotel room B. Make a phone call C. Reserve a car D. Send out an e-mail 86. Who most likely is the speaker? A. A restaurant owner B, A museum owner A gardener D. A tour guide 87. What does the speaker suggest? A. Going toa café B. Taking pictures C. Taking a nap D. Buying a gift 88, What will listeners receive? A. A booklet B. A posteard C. Apin D. A coupon 89. What does the speaker say has recently opened? A. A theme park B. A national park C. A sports center D. A dog park 90. According to the speaker, what were residents worried about? A. Anarea will be crowded. B. Anarea will be noisy. C. A park will be expensive. D. A park will be dangerous. 91. What can be found on the city's website? A. Directions B. Operation hours C. Admission coupons D. A membership form 92. What problem does the speaker mention? A. An order was mixed up. B, A shirt was given away. C. A coat was lost. D. A shirt was ruined. 93, What does the speaker offer to do? A. Make a new shirt B, Give a 50% discount 161C. Drive over D. Buy anew shirt 94, What is mentioned about the listener? A. He has a meeting today. B. He is a regular customer. C. He is moving away. D. He works nearby. Car Listing Minivan 5 People - 3 bags SUV 5 People - 2 bags Sedan 3 People - 1 bag Economy 2 People - 1 bag 95. What kind of business does the speaker run? A. Arepair shop B, An auto rental company C. A travel agency D. A car dealership 96. How did the listener make the reservation? A. On the phone B. By mail C. On the website D. Ona mobile app 97. Look at the graphic. Which vehicle will the listener most likely rent? A. Minivan B. SUV C. Sedan D. Economy Cloud Café Renovations To-Do List - Replace windows ($2,000) - Repaint interior ($500) ~ Change tables ($1,000) - Retile floor ($700) 98. What is the purpose of the phone call? A. To cancel an order B. To invite someone to an interview 162C. To change a plan D. To check an order status 99. What is the man waiting for? A. Approval from a manager B, Ane-mail from a client C. A phone call from a director D. A shipment from a vendor 100. Look at the graphic. Which task will the listener most likely do? A. Replace windows B. Repaint interior C. Change tables D. Retile floor READING TEST In the Reading test, you will read a variety of texts and answer several different types of reading comprehension questions. The entire Reading test will last 75 minutes. There are three parts, and directions are given for each part. You are encouraged to answer as many questions as possible within the time allowed. You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in your test book. PARTS Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet. 101. A large number of have ordered the new necklace. A. people B. person C. thing D. woman 102. The airline a new route to Madrid beginning next year. A. has begun B. begin C. will begin D. began 103. The new location for the factory has not been decided A. for B. due C. still D. yet 104. This . ... tells you which cell phone is right for you. A. account B. survey C. travel D. gift 163105. The comedy television program 12th Street ended after 12 years air. A. by B. on C. for D.to 106. Tickets for the festival will be available one month .... the event. A. next B, towards C. before D. with 107. Reporters waited outside the building the celebrity. A. interviews B. interview C. interviewed —_D. to interview 108. The _ of this trip includes airfare, hotel, and food, A. flight B. price C. money D. part 109. No one was ready for the change in managers. A. slow B. gradual . sudden D. basic 110. Many employees... the slow and quiet atmosphere of the office. ‘A. enjoys B. enjoy C. to enjoy D. enjoying 111. New clients are asked to fill ... an online questionnaire. Avat B. over C.on D. out 112. This program is designed to help the elderly w...sacseue OW to Use a computer. A. learned B. lean C. will learn D. learns 113. The new technology helped the company become number one the industry. Ain B.to C. by D. at 114. Our financial... will show you how to invest your money. A. advisors B. advisory C. advised D. advisable 115. Toronto will be holding their musical festival next week. A. several B. organized C. annual D. overall 164116. An order may be changed within 24 hours of placing the order. A. anyway B. anyone C. anywhere D. anytime 117. The university plans to send out... letters in April. A. book B, acceptance C. affection D. class 118. The Moorewood Hotel has announced .....ccecuecnrenen 10 remodel the building. A. planned B. planning C. plan D. plans 119. The new CEO will attend her first... .. meeting on Tuesday. A. board B. wall C. ceiling D. desk 120, The construction company is known for having built....... famous buildings in the city. A. several B. one C. every D. another 121. Patients can to see results one week after surgery. A. to expect B, expecting C. expect D. expects 122. Every ... . will see an increase in this month's salary, A. employee B. teachers C. people D. managers 123. Demand for the blanket decreased once summer ..... A.will come B, came C. comes D. coming 124, Anyone . in going to the movie should speak to Sarah. A. interested B. invested C. concerned D. noticed 125. Newfoundland City will hold a job fair this weekend .... convention center. A.at Bon C.to D.of 126. Customers complained that packages were damaged .... .. delivery. A. once B, despite C. while D. during 127. Joyful Bath sells a . of skin and body care products. A. several B, variety C. full D. whole 128. All deliveries must be dropped .. ..at the loading dock. 165Ato B. with C. off D. in 129. Over 200 people applied for funding . _.their own business. A. to open B, opening C. opens D. open 130. Performance .... sou are held in the second quarter of the year. A. machines B. degrees C. results D. reviews PART 6 Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of each text, Four answer choices for each question are given below the text, Select the best answer to complete the text, Then mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet. Questions 131-134 refer to the following article. Local Woman's Lost Dog Returns When Sue Jennings lost her dog, Tyson, she felt very sad. She had, day, while they were walking in the park, Tyson simply ...... oe 13: anyone could find Tyson, but nobody could. A whole year went by, and Sue 131......Tyson for ten years. The two were like best friends. But one 132.0000 posters up all over town. She offered a $500 reward if . Sue had given up hope. Then one morning, Tyson just wandered back into Sue's yard. She was shocked but very happy. No one is exactly sure what happened to Tyson or where he went. ....0..134.cc00! 131. A. own B, owned C. owning D. owner 132. A. appeared _B. disappear C. disappeared —_D. appearance 133. A. put B. putting C. puts D. puted 134. A. It is a total disaster! B. It is a total mystery! C. Itis very sad! D. Itis very important! Questions 135-138 refer to the following e-mail. To: Ravi Bopara From: Virat Kohli Subject: My Vacation Dear Ravi, 166Next Wednesday, I will be. Thave a few favors to .... 35... On vacation to Vietnam for one week. 136. will visit our office. Could you please show him around? Second, we have a you. On Wednesday, one of my customers new staff member joining us on Monday. Her name is Jane. Could you please cowl 3T.suher to settle in? You will also need to help her complete all her paperwork. If you have any big problems, let me know.....138..... Virat Kohli Sales Manager 135. A. go B, went, C. going D. goes 136. A. ask B, asked C. asking D. asks 137. A.helping —_B. helped C. helps D. help 138. A. Lam going on vacation. B. Lam going to Vietnam. C. will keep my phone on. D. Iwill be staying in a hotel. Questions 139-142 refer to the following letter. Ted Tate , 602 Lime Street , Louisville, Kentucky Dear Mr. Tate, ...139.... you may know, studies have shown us that most people do not get enough Vitamin D. This is often caused by working indoors too much and not.....140...... enough sunlight. A lack of Vitamin D can be very harmful for your bones. We would like to offer you a special deal on our new and improved Vitamin D tablets. For a short time, we are .....141.......500 tablets for just $39.99, If you would like to take advantage of this amazing offer, please call 1-800- 676-3009 today. You can also order at our website: www.vitamine 42. .C0.US Vitamin City 139. A. If B. As C. When D. How 140. A. get B. got C. gets D. getting 141. A. offer B. offered C. offers D. offering 142. A. Thank you for your time. B, Thank you for seeing me. 167C. Thank you for listening to me. _D. Thank you for being kind. Questions 143-146 refer to the following memo. Hi, Nick and Sue! Thank you for looking after my apartment while I'm away! You ...... 143... stay here as often as you like while I'm gone. There 144....... plenty of food in the cupboards, so just help yourself. The cat needs to be fed twice a day. You will....145..... cans of food for him in the cupboard under the sink. One more thing I have been having a problem with the shower. ..146..... But maybe this won't be a problem because it is summer now. I will be back on September 12. Enjoy the city! Tim 143. A. would B, may C.do D. did 144. A. is B. was Care D. be 145. A. finding B. finds C. found D. find 146. A. The water doesn't get very hot. B. The water doesn't get very cold. C. The bathroom is small. D. The bathroom is large. PART 7 Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, e-mails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet. Questions 147-148 refer to the following message chain. Pete Edwards: Are you going to Bob's surprise birthday party? 10:26 a.m. Tara Kennedy: J’m not sure. When is it? 10:29 a.m. Pete Edwards: It's on Saturday. Everyone is meeting at Gino's Restaurant at 168,6:00 p.m. Bob thinks he's just going out to dinner with his wife! 10:32 a.m. Tara Kennedy: What a brilliant idea! Yes, I'm free on Saturday. Where is Gino's restaurant? 10:38 am, Pete Edwards: I'll text you the address. It's really easy to find. 10:42 a.m. Tara Kennedy: Thanks, Pete. I'll see you on Saturday then. 10:44 a.m, Pete Edwards: J can't wait. Bob's going to be so surprised! 10:45 a.m. 147. What does Pete Edwards mention about Bob's birthday party’? A. Itwill be fun. B, It will be a surprise. C. It will be long. D. It will be fancy dress. 148. What will Pete Edwards text to Tara Kennedy? A.A menu B.A list C. A story D. An address Questions 149-150 refer to the following e-mail. To: Arrow Airlines From: Mark Butcher Subject: My recent flight To whom it may concem, 1am not usually someone who complains, but after my last flight, I feel like I have no choice. The main problem was the food. It was very poor. It was cold and tasted terrible. I could not eat it. Many of the people around me felt the same. Otherwise, the service was very good. But by the end of a long 13-hour flight, I was extremely hungry. If I fly with you again, I hope the food will be better. Sincerely, Mark Butcher 169149, What was Mark Butcher's problem with the airline's food? A. It was too hot. B. It was cold. C. It was too spicy. D. It was late. 150. How did Mark Butcher feel by the end of the flight? A. Tired B. Sad C. Hungry D. Lonely Questions 151-152 refer to the following advertisement. Turner's Shoe Shop We are a local shoe shop with over 60 years’ experience. Visit us for the largest selection of shoes in town. You'll be sure to find what you are looking for and at a great price. J $1 ES + Kids’ school shoes + Attractive shoes for business, weddings, and special events + Comfy, casual shoes for long-distance walking + Sneakers, golf, tennis, and basketball shoes + A large range of socks and shoe accessories + Open Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Thursday until 9:00 p.m.) 151. Which type of shoes does the advertisement mention? A. High heels B. Boat shoes C. Golf shoes D. Boots 152. Which day of the week is Turner's Shoe Shop NOT open? A. Thursday B. Friday 170C. Saturday D. Sunday Questions 153-154 refer to the following online chat. Max Fischer@sales: Hi, This is Max Fischer over in the Sales Department. 2:26 p.m. Jen Gordon@warehouse: Hi Max. What can I do for you? 2:29 p.m. Max Fischer@sales: /'ve got a problem with a customer. His bill has been paid, but he says he didn't receive the books he ordered. Can you look into it? 2:32 p.m, Jen Gordon@warehouse: Sure. What's his account number? 38 p.m. Max Fischer@: It's 25980389. That's Maxwell's Book Shop, Park City. 2:42 p.m, Jen Gordon@warehouse: I see the problem. That shipment was delayed by last week's storm. It's going to be sent tomorrow. 2:44 p.m. Max Fischer@sales: Great. Thanks, Jen. I'll let him know. 2:45 p.m. 153. What does Jen say delayed the books? A. Astorm B.A flood C. A tornado D. A disaster 154. When will the customer's books leave the warehouse? A. Today B. Tomorrow C. Yesterday D. Next week Questions 155-157 refer to the following letter. Stephanie Pirlo, Apartment 5, Via Gambino, Rome Dear Stephanie, Thank you for your letter asking about teaching English in Hong Kong. Our company usually hires new teachers every February, but sometimes there are job opportunities at other times, too. 171I would advise that you check our website at least once a week to see if there are any new jobs available. Please note, it's important that our teachers have at least one year of teaching experience. We provide an apartment for teachers, and we pay very well. T think Hong Kong is a really exciting city to live in, Best wishes, Tony Lau Hong Kong English Center 155. What did Stephanie Pirlo ask about? A. Teaching Italian B, Teaching Chinese C. Teaching English D. Teaching Math 156. What does Tony Lau tell Stephanie to do? A. Cheek her e-mail B, Check her mail C. Check a website D. Check a newspaper 157. What does Tony Lau say his company provides? A. An apartment B.A car C. A uniform D. A laptop Questions 158-160 refer to the following message chain. Parm: I'm really sorry, Lisa, I'm running quite late! Are you at the movie theater already? 8:26 p.m. Lisa: Yes. [just got here, Where are you? 8:29 p.m. Parni: I'm on the bus, but I'm stuck in traffic. I'l be there as soon as I can! 8:32 p.m. Lisa: I'll grab you something to eat and drink, What would you like? 8:38 p.m. Pam: ll just have a small soda and a small popcorn, please. Thanks, Lisa. What about the tickets? 8:42 p.m. 172Lisa: Don't worry, I've got the tickets. The movie's on screen 7. I'll meet you right outside. 8:43p.m. Pam: Great. See you soon... hopefully! 8:45 p.m. 158. Why does Pam text Lisa? A. To ask about a movie B. To tell her about her day C. To tell her she will be late D. To ask about her new job 159. Where is Pam? A. At the supermarket B. Atthe movie theater C. On the subway D. On the bus 160. Why does Lisa tell Pam not to worry? A. She has brought some snacks B, She has the tickets, C. She has plenty of time. D. She has a friend with her. Questions 161-163 refer to the following memo. To: All Employees From: Paul Collingwood Date: March 16, 8:45 a.m. Subject: Visitors from Tokyo Good morning, everyone. Tomorrow, a group of important business people will arrive from Tokyo. They are looking at our company because they are thinking of investing in it T hope you will give them a friendly welcome. I am sure they will be impressed by your hard work and your professional appearance. I would be very grateful if you could clean off your desks this evening before you leave. Many thanks, Paul Collingwood Department Manager 161. When will the visitors from Tokyo arrive? A. March 16 B. March 17 173C. March 18 D. March 19 162. How does Paul Collingwood describe the visitors? A. Famous B. Wealthy C. Important D. Successful 163. What does Paul Collingwood ask his staff to do? A. Come to work early B, Come to a meeting C. Clean their kitchen D. Clean off their desks Questions 164-167 refer to the following advertisement. SUITS YOU Are you looking for a nice suit for a special occasion? Maybe it's a wedding or a big job interview. It could make all the difference. But a good suit can be expensive. So why not rent that special suit from SUITS YOU? Suits available from just $30.00 per day Designer suits available from just $50,00 per day An extremely large range of sizes Free fitting service All suits include a tie at no extra cost. Call today to see our incredible range of suits! 32 Harbor Street, Portsmouth or telephone: 555-1232 164. What does the advertisement mention about good suits? A. They look nice. B. They can be expensive. C. They are comfortable. D. They make you feel good. 165. What does the advertisement say about sizes? A. They have small suits. B. They have large suits. C. They have a large range D. They have just one size. 166. How much does the cheapest designer suit cost? A. $20.00 B, $30.00 C. $40.00 D. $50.00 167. What is included with each suit at no extra cost? 174A. A pair of socks B. A belt C. Ahat D. Atie Questions 168-171 refer to the following e-mail. To: Susan Rymer From: Budget Flights Subject: Order Number 21764230 Dear Mrs. Rymer, Thank you for booking with Budget Flights. Details of your trip are given below: LONDON Heathwick PARIS de Clere 12 January 12 January 1:45 p.m. > 3:00 p.m. PARIS De Clere LONDON Heathwick 21 January 21 January 7:00 a.m. > 8:15 a.m. Outbound cost: £45.00 Return cost: £30.00 Total cost £75.00 Check-in available from 11 January, 1:45 p.m. 168. What time will Sue Rymer arrive in Paris? A. 7:00 am. B. 8:15am. C145 pm. D. 3:00 p.m. 169, How long does the flight to Paris take? A. 1 hour B. 1 hour 15 minutes C. 1 hour 30 minutes D. 2 hours 170. Where does Sue Rymer most likely live? 175A. Paris B. London C. Rome D. Madrid 171. What is the total price of the flights? A. £30.00 B. £45.00 C. £60.00 D. £75.00 Questions 172-175 refer to the following online chat. Simon Lee: Hi. I just bought one of your LCD televisions. I'm having a few problems with it. 3:01 p.m. Nina, Tech Support: No problem. I'm sure I can help. What seems to be the problem? 3:02 p.m. Simon Lee: / feel a bit embarrassed actually. I can't even turn it on! 3:04 p.m. Nina, Tech Support: OK. Don't worry. It's a more common question than you'd think, Are you near the TV now? 3:05 p.m. Simon Lee: Yes, I’m right next to it. 3:07 p.m. Nina, Tech Support: OK. Reach behind the TV on the right-hand side. You'll [feel a small button. Just press that. 3:08 p.m, Simon Lee: Yes, that did it. It turned on! Thank you very much 3:12 p.m. 172. What is Simon Lee having problems with? A. Aradio B. A microwave C. A toaster D. A television 173. How does Simon Lee say he feels? A. Confused B. Angry C. Embarrassed D. Disappointed 176174, What is Simon Lee's problem with his new TV? A. He can't change the channel B. He can't turn it on. C. He can't tum it off. D. He can't open the box. 175. What does Nina tell Simon Lee to do? Umbrella Sales by Color ‘A. Reach 2.000 behind the TV B. Reach Fi : under the TV 3,000 C. Use the 2 = remote control D. Use along iret 2 stick Questions 176-180 refer to the following graph and e-mail. To: alastaircook@jumbrella.com From: nickeompton@jumbrella,com Date: December 14 Subject: Sales Figures Attachment umbrella.pdf Dear Nick, Here are the sales figures for this year. Overall, the number of umbrellas we sold was very good -much better than last year. I am a bit disappointed with the sales of our blue umbrellas, though. I don't know why, but they just aren't very popular. I think we should try another color for next year. Maybe we could make an umbrella with spots on it, Let me know what you think. Very best wishes, Alastair 176. Which umbrella was most popular? A. Blue B. Black C. Red D. Silver 177. How many red umbrellas did the company 177A. 1,000 B. 2,000 C. 3,000 D. 4,000 178. What does Alastair say about this year's sales figures? A. They are worse than last year's. B, They are better than ever. C. They are worse than ever. D. They are better than last year's. 179, What does Alastair say about the blue umbrellas? A. They are very big. B, They are a lovely color. C. They are too bright. D. They are not very popular. 180. What does Alastair suggest they make? A. More blue umbrellas B, More black umbrellas C. An umbrella with spots on it D. An umbrella with stripes on it Questions 181-185 refer to the following menu and review. Pierre's Place Menu Starters Onion Soup with Homemade Bread $5.00 PAté with Toast $7.00 Olives with a Selection of Breads $6.00 Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Salad $5.50 Main Courses Steak with Fries $18.00 Pan-fried Salmon with Vegetables $16.00 Pasta with a Spicy Beef Sauce $13.00 Vegetarian Burger $13.50 Desserts Tiramisu $8.00 178Apple Tart with Pierre's Ice Cream $8.00 Chocolate Mousse $7.00 Restaurant Review Pierre's Place, Downtown By Felicity King Thad heard a lot of good things about Pierre's Place. My friend Lucy told me about it. She said that it was friendly and old-fashioned, and that the food was great. So I was really looking forward to eating there, and I wasn't disappointed. I chose the French Onion Soup for starters. It had a strong, deep flavor. The bread that came with it was perhaps the best I have ever eaten. For my main course, I had the steak. It was perfectly cooked and came with a delicious sauce. The fries were wonderfully crispy. I found it difficult to choose dessert. I almost chose the tiramisu, but in the end, I went for the chocolate mousse. It was amazing! 181. Which starter is the most expensive? A. French Onion Soup B. Paté with Toast C. Olives with a Selection of Breads D. Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Salad 182. How is the pasta sauce described? A. Smoky B. Sweet C. Spicy D. Salty 183, Who told Felicity King about Pierre's Place? A. Her friend B. Her sister C. Her mom D. Her cousin 184. What does Felicity King mention about the steak? A, It was very large. B, It was quite small, C. Itwas perfectly cooked. D. It did not come with any sauce. 185. What does Felicity King mention about choosing dessert? 179A. She found it diffi ull, C. She chose two desserts. B. She found it easy. D. She asked the waiter. Questions 186-190 refer to the following text message chain, timetable, and ticket. Jim Evans: | was thinking it would be nice to take the kids swimming tomorrow. What do you think? 3:26 p.m. Nancy Evans: That's a great idea because Wednesday is Family Swim day. We can get half-price tickets! 3:29 p.m. Jim Evans: We could go in the morning maybe. 32 p.m. Nancy Evans: / think Family Swim is only in the afternoon. But I'll check and tell you this evening 3:34 p.m, Jim Evans: OK, sweetie. Good afternoon, xxx 36 p.m. www.georgeswim.com/specialevents Georgetown Swimming Pool Special Events Time Monday —_| Tuesday Wednesday | Thursday | Friday 1:00-2:00p.m. | Baby Swim Baby Swim Senior Swim 3:00-6:00 pm. | Senior Family Senior Swim Swim swim 6:00-8:00p.m. | Junior Senior Swim® | Junior Diving Junior Lessons Lessons Club* Lessons For club members only 180Georgetown Swimming Pool Wednesday October 16 3:32 P.M. FAMILY SWIM: 2 Adults: $8.00 2 Children: $4.00 Total: $12.00 186. What does Jim suggest to Nancy? A.A family party C. A family vacation B.A family meal D. A family outing 187. What does Nancy mention about Family Swim time? A. It is fun. C. It is new. B. Itis half-price. D. It is more expensive. 188. What is mentioned about the Diving Club? A. It cos extra, C. Its for members only. B. Itis free, D. It lasts three hours. 189, What happens between 1:00-2:00p.m, on Wednesdays? A. Junior Lessons C. Water Polo 190. According to their receipt, what time will the famil A.3:32 p.m c. :32 p.m. B. Senior Swim D. Baby Swim s swim start? B. 4:32 p.m. D. 6:32 p.m. Questions 191 - 195 refer to the following advertisement and e-mails. FITNESS CITY JOIN our gyms TODAY! + We have all the latest gym equipment to athlete + Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week + Join our classes, from beginner + 12 amazing locations all over the 181