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19. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 34. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
20. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 35. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
21. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 36. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
22. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 37. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
23. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 38. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
24. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 39. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.
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PART 3
Directions: You will hear some conversations between two people. You will be asked to answer
three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation. Select the best response to
each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. The conversations
will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

41. Who sent the package? 47. Where will the man be next week?
(A) Mr. Ozawa. (A) Downtown.
(B) Ms. Jones. (B) At a ranch.
(C) Mr. Ozawa's boss. (C) At the branch office.
(D) Mr. Ozawa's secretary. (D) At the accountant's office.
42. When is the meeting with Ms. Jones? 48. When will the speakers meet?
(A) Right now. (A) Next week.
(B) This morning. (B) The following Monday.
(C) Tonight. (C) The following Friday.
(D) Tomorrow. (D) Next month.
43. Where is Mr. Ozawa now? 49. What will the man do now?
(A) At lunch. (A) Look at his calendar.
(B) At his desk. (B) Call his assistant.
(C) In a meeting. (C) Write a check.
(D) In the mailroom. (D) Go to New York.
44. Where are the speakers? 50. When will the budget report be ready?
(A) At home. (A) At 10:00.
(B) At a bank. (B) This afternoon.
(C) At the office. (C) Tomorrow morning.
(D) At a restaurant. (D) On Friday.
45. What will the woman do? 51. Where does the man want the woman to
(A) Buy a card. leave the report?
(B) Pay the bill. (A) In his office.
(C) Play a game. (B) In his mailbox.
(D) Cook a meal. (C) In the post office.
(D) In the conference room.
46. What will the man give the woman?
(A) Some money. 52. What does the woman offer to do?
(B) Some letters. (A) Pass out the report at the meeting.
(C) A wallet. (B) Make copies of the report.
(D) A meal. (C) Clean the man's desk.
(D) Work until 8:00.

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53. Who is the woman shopping for? 62. Who is the man most likely talking to?
(A) Her husband (A) An Internet technician
(B) Her son (B) A customer service representative
(C) Her relative (C) A computer store owner
(D) Her coworker (D) A salesperson
54. What time does the store close today? 63. When did the man expect to get his
(A) 5:00 connection installed?
(B) 8:00 (A) This Monday
(C) 10:00 (B) This Wednesday
(D) 11:00 (C) Next Tuesday
55. What does the customer ask the store owner (D) Next Thursday
to do? 64. What does the woman say she will do?
(A) Accept cash (A) Contact a computer technician
(B) Find a product (B) Find out who the man spoke with
(C) Make a phone call tomorrow (C) Schedule another appointment
(D) Keep the store open longer (D) Repair the Internet connection

56. Where does this conversation most likely 65. What does the woman want to know?
take place? (A) The airfare to Washington
(A) At a newsstand (B) Dave’s date of departure
(B) In an office (C) The results of the latest transaction
(C) At a subway station (D) The location of the party
(D) In a conference room 66. What will take place on Thursday?
57. How did the woman get to work? (A) A farewell party for an employee
(A) By bike (B) A meeting with clients
(B) By bus (C) A business deal with a company
(C) By subway (D) An introduction of new staff members
(D) By car 67. What is Dave considering doing before his
58. When is the presentation scheduled to begin? trip?
(A) In ten minutes (A) Taking part in a celebration
(B) In twenty minutes (B) Delaying a business transaction
(C) In thirty minutes (C) Having dinner with Mary
(D) In forty minutes (D) Rescheduling his departure date
59. What are the speakers discussing? 68. What are the speakers discussing?
(A) The guest seating for an event (A) A postage discount
(B) The number of presenters (B) Cellular phone bills
(C) The reservations at a restaurant (C) This month’s schedule
(D) The arrival time of the guests (D) Customer service
60. What will happen at 8:30? 69. Why might the woman contact the
(A) An opening talk will be given. company?
(B) Food will be served. (A) To ask about the product’s price
(C) More tables will be available. (B) To ask for repairs
(D) Awards will be presented. (C) To get the invoice details
61. What will the man do next? (D) To find out the shipping fees
(A) Arrange furniture in a room 70. What does the man want the woman to do?
(B) Inform people about a delay (A) Phone him
(C) Start allowing guests to enter (B) Mail the item
(D) Make an introductory speech (C) File a complaint
(D) Cancel her plans

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 PART 4
Directions: You will hear some short talks given by a single speaker. You will be asked to
answer three questions about what the speaker says in each short 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. What is the purpose of the call? 77. Who is Van Theodore?
(A) To ask for equipment instructions (A) An actor
(B) To inquire about the park’s hours (B) A playwright
(C) To complain about equipment (C) A journalist
(D) To reserve a sports facility (D) A director
72. What time will the event probably 78. Where does the interview take place?
begin? (A) New York
(A) 4 P.M. (B) Los Angeles
(B) 5 P.M. (C) Atlanta
(C) 6 P.M. (D) Chicago
(D) 7 P.M.
79. What does the speaker suggest about
73. What problem does the speaker Mr. Theodore?
mention? (A) He will hold a press conference.
(A) The park was too wet. (B) He will take questions from
(B) The equipment was not available. spectators.
(C) The lights did not work properly. (C) He will take pictures with the
(D) The event was interrupted.
audience.
(D) He will have an autograph signing
session.

74. Who is the speaker? 80. What is the main purpose of the
(A) A waiter telephone message?
(B) A city guide (A) To announce a change in strategy
(C) A shopping aide (B) To inform the recipient of the status
(D) A local merchant of an event
(C) To notify the recipient of a
75. Where will the people have lunch?
schedule change
(A) At the Imperial Building
(D) To give a weather update
(B) On a boat
(C) At a shopping mall 81. Who should be notified if the message
(D) Beside a temple recipient is unable to attend?
(A) Will
76. What are the people asked to do?
(B) Shawn
(A) Keep quiet in the building
(C) Roger
(B) Be on time for the gathering
(D) Harold
(C) Do not litter along the river
(D) Tip the shopping aides 82. What time does the event usually
begin?
(A) 3 o’clock
(B) 4 o’clock
(C) 5 o’clock
(D) 6 o’clock

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83. What type of performance will follow this 92. Why is there no train Service to New York?
announcement? (A) The tracks are flooded.
(A) A play (B) The train is damaged.
(B) A poetry reading (C) There aren't enough seats.
(C) A ballet (D) There isn't any heating.
(D) A music concert 93. What are passengers asked to do?
84. What will happen after the first part? (A) Speak with a ticket agent.
(A) Refreshments will be served. (B) Travel on another date.
(B) Photographs will be taken. (C) Buy another ticket.
(C) An intermission will take place. (D) Take a bus.
(D) An interview session will be held.
85. What is special about tonight’s show? 94. When will the trains run again?
(A) It will be outdoors. (A) It is not certain.
(B) It will be the last show. (B) Later in the evening.
(C) It will feature other performers. (C) At 4:00.
(D) It will donate all proceeds to a charity. (D) At 6:30.
86. Who most likely is the speaker? 95. Which flight will arrive on time?
(A) A caterer (A) The flight from Hong Kong.
(B) A health planner (B) The flight from Sydney.
(C) A hotel manager (C) The flight from London.
(D) A conference organizer (D) The flight from Paris.
87. What item has been excluded from the list? 96. Why was a flight canceled?
(A) Sweets (A) Because of rain in London.
(B) Centerpieces (B) Because of a blizzard in Paris.
(C) Name tags (C) Because no tickets were sold.
(D) Beans (D) Because the schedule changed.
88. Why does the speaker ask Mr. Anderson to
call him? 97. When does the special sale end?
(A) To decide the method of payment (A) This evening.
(B) To discuss the room choices (B) On the weekend.
(C) To point out any changes to the list (C) Next week.
(D) To sort out the seating arrangements (D) Next month.

89. What time will the workshops begin? 98. How many shows will the theater have today?
(A) 2:00. (A) One.
(B) 10:00. (B) Two.
(C) 10:15. (C) Three.
(D) 12:15. (D) Five.
90. Where will lunch be served? 99. What is half price?
(A) In the lobby. (A) The midnight show.
(B) In the auditorium. (B) Tickets for people younger than 18.
(C) On the ground floor. (C) Shows before five o'clock.
(D) On the second floor. (D) Snacks sold in the lobby.
91. What will happen after lunch? 100. What is not allowed inside the theater?
(A) Coffee will be served. (A) Popcorn.
(B) There will be a discussion. (B) Drinks.
(C) Workshops will be held. (C) Any snack.
(D) Registration will end. (D) Outside food.

This is the end of the Listening test. Turn to Reading Test in your test book.

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 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 two 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.

PART 1
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.I ______ two brothers. 108. _____ students did their homework today.
A. do A. Most
B. does B. Almost
C. has C. Much
D. have D. Each
102.______ you like strawberry ice cream? 109. You seem _____ relaxing at the beach.
A. Are A. to enjoy
B. Can B. enjoyed
C. Do C. enjoying
D. Won’t D. really enjoy
103.Where ______ he work? 110. He wandered _____ far that he forgot his
A. are way home.
B. do A. so
C. does B. very
D. is C. such
104.What will you ______ next weekend? D. really
A. do 111. Many people were killed when the ship
B. doing _____ in the harbor.
C. did A. explored
D. done B. exploded
105.He works ______ a doctor in that hospital. C. been explored
A. at D. been exploded
B. and 112. Soccer is the sport _____ I like the most.
C. as A. who
D. any B. whom
106.I have no money. I’m ______. C. which
A. broken D. whose
B. breaking 113. The hotel _____ we stayed was built 100
C. break years ago.
D. broke A. when
107.______ my friends take music lessons. B. that
A. Any C. which
B. Any of D. at which
C. Many 114. Mother -------- me clean the floor with a
D. Many of mop.
(A) got
(B) made
(C) forced
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115.We are planning ------ you the job. 124. I don’t mind ------- alone.
(A) to offer (A) am
(B) offering (B) being
(C) offer (C) be
(D) offered (D) to be
116.Will you sing a song ----- the children? 125. I went to Busan ------- my uncle’s.
(A) at (A) to visit
(B) for (B) visiting
(C) of (C) visit
(D) from (D) visited
117.He’s very funny. He always makes us ------. 126. The meat ----------.
(A) laughing (A) went bad
(B) laughed (B) went badly
(C) laugh (C) got bad
(D) to laugh (D) turned badly
118. -------- beautiful women they are! 127. There was a tree --------- down in the
(A) What storm.
(B) How (A) blows
(C) Be (B) blew
(D) Look at (C) blowing
119.Robert was too busy --------- lunch. (D) blown
(A) eating 128. It is easy -------- him to swim across the
(B) to eat river.
(C) eats (A) for
(D) eat (B) of
120.What have you decided -------- tonight? (C) in
(A) do (D) to
(B) to do 129. I’ll -------- you know by phone.
(C) doing (A) ask
(D) done (B) let
121.There are many places -------- in Cheju-do. (C) want
(A) see (D) tell
(B) seeing 130. He was not satisfied --------- his salary.
(C) to see (A) by
(D) seen (B) at
122.Strangely, there were no benches -------- on (C) with
in the park. (D) on
(A) sitting 131. A trip to another country ------- a lot of
(B) sat preparation.
(C) to sit (A) need
(D) sit (B) needs
123.Did you have your passport ---------? (C) needing
(A) steal (D) necessary
(B) stole 132. ------- there alone was dangerous
(C) stolen (A) Go
(D) to steal (B) Going
(C) Went
(D) Gone

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133.I am considering ----------. 142. On my trip to Italy, not only -------- a
(A) taking a new job suitcase, but I broke my glasses.
(B) to take a new job (A) I lost
(C) take a new job (B) I lose
(D) do take a new job (C) lost I
134.What will become ------- the child now that (D) did I lose
his parents are gone? 143. Since the early 1990s, the demand for
(A) with personal computers --------.
(B) at (A) steadily increases
(C) of (B) steadily increase
(D) to (C) has been steadily increasing
135.The instructor told us ------ to find the book. (D) are steadily increasing
(A) whom 144. Who does she -------- to take care of her?
(B) which (A) want
(C) where (B) wants
(D) what (C) to want
136.There are few mothers -------- don’t love (D) will want
their own children. 145. They are considering -------- to Atlanta.
(A) who (A) move
(B) which (B) to move
(C) but (C) moving
(D) except (D) will move
137.More and more overseas visitors are coming 146. I would like ------ by your office on my
to this city to ----- clothes. way home.
(A) bought (A) drop
(B) with buy (B) to drop
(C) after buying (C) dropping
(D) buy (D) will drop
138.Who is that man ------ black? 147. They politely asked me ------- in another
(A) wears place.
(B) is wearing (A) stand
(C) wear (B) to stand
(D) wearing (C) standing
139.-------- in a lake is very different from (D) stood
swimming in an ocean. 148. Since we live by an airport, we can easily
(A) To swim watch the airplanes ------ off.
(B) Swimming (A) take
(C) To be swimming (B) to take
(D) Swim (C) be taking
140. There are no -------- between the brothers. (D) will take
(A) same 149. My son is not very good at ------- yet.
(B) difference (A) drive
(C) similarities (B) to drive
(D) variation (C) driving
141. In addition to English, my daughter can ---- (D) will drive
--- French. 150. I’m looking forward to ------- from you
(A) talk soon.
(B) say (A) hear
(C) speak (B) hearing
(D) tell (C) heard
(D) have heard

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Questions 151-152 refer to the following article.
The Department of Transportation announced on Monday that an increase in city bus fares has
been approved. Regular bus fares will rise 15%, which means a bus trip within city limits will
go up by $.30 to $2.30 for a one-way adult fare. The 25% senior citizen’s discount will still be
in effect, however, there will no longer be a reduced weekend rate. This is the first bus fare
increase in 5 years and has been determined in response to rising fuel costs. The increase is
scheduled to go into effect next month.
151.How much will bus fares increase? 152. When will bus fares increase?
(A) 5% (A) On Monday
(B) 15% (B) On the weekend
(C) 25% (C) Next month
(D) 30% (D) Next year

Questions 153-155 refer to the following notice

Notice to All Employees
As we enter the cold and flu season, the management wants to remind all employees to wash
their hands after using the restroom and before returning to work. This is especially important
for cooks, waiters and waitresses. As most of you are aware, germs, viruses, and bacteria are
passed on mainly through hand contact. Here at The Happy Sandwich restaurant, hygiene and
cleanliness are our number one priority. This policy will be strictly enforced.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
The Management
153.What is the name of the restaurant? 155. What is the restaurant’s main priority?
(A) The Management (A) Serving delicious food
(B) The Happy Sandwich (B) Having the lowest prices in town
(C) The Winter Season (C) Having the most polite staff
(D) The Strict Policy (D) Hygiene and cleanliness
154.Which season is approaching?
(A) Spring
(B) Fall
(C) Winter
(D) Summer

Questions 156-157 refer to the following memo

Notice to all teachers!
This memo is to inform you of the following situation. Last week, the office caught several
students cheating on exams. They were using their cell phones to text message answers to other
students. I want all teachers to collect their students’ cell phones before every exam. Cheating
will not be tolerated! If students are caught with cell phones during a test, it will automatically
be considered cheating. The student will receive an F and a two-day suspension from school.
Thank you for your assistance.
Principal McMathews
156.Who is this memo directed at? 157. What does the principal want the
(A) Teachers teachers to do?
(B) Students (A) Stop giving exams
(C) Students’ parents (B) Give more difficult exams
(D) Principal McMathews (C) Teach students about honesty
(D) Take away all cell phones before
each exam

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Questions 158-161 refer to the following announcement.

The new express train will begin service between Riverdale and Mayfield on October 24. The
trip takes five hours on the older, slower train. On the express train it will take only three
hours. The express train will have larger, more comfortable seats, and there will be free food
for the passengers. There will be two express trains a day between Riverdale and Mayfield.
There will also be three regular trains. Many people will prefer the regular trains because the
tickets are cheaper.

158.How long is the trip on the express train? 160. Why would people prefer the regular
(A) Two hours trains?
(B) Three hours (A) The seats are larger.
(C) Four hours (B) The tickets are less expensive.
(D) Five hours (C) The food tastes better.
159.How many regular trains will there be a (D) They are more comfortable
day? 161. The word "service" in line 1 is closest in
(A) Two meaning to
(B) Three (A) commuting
(C) Four (B) setting up
(D) Five (C) operation
(D) making do

Questions 162-164 refer to the following form

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Payment method: check  money order credit card

162.What is Business Times? 164. How will she pay?

(A) A TV show (A) Check
(B) A book (B) Money order
(C) A magazine (C) Credit card
(D) A radio program (D) Cash
163.How much will Helena Bishop pay?
(A) $26
(B) $45
(C) $75
(D) $90

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Questions 165 through 167 refer to the following letter
Dear Jane,
How are you? I'm at my aunt and uncle's house in the country. I'm having a great time. The
country air is so clean. I ride horses every day with my uncle. He is giving me lots of advice.
My aunt cooks delicious food for every meal. She taught me how to make chocolate chip
cookies. I would like to stay for another week, but I can't. My vacation will be over. I will see
you in two days, and I will tell you all about it.
Your friend.
Susan

165.Where do Susan’s aunt and uncle live? 167. What did Susan’s aunt teach her?
A. In the country A. How to make cookies
B. In the city B. How to ride a horse
C. At the beach C. How to write a letter
D. In an apartment. D. How to live in the country
166.What does Susan do there?
A. Feed animals
B. Swim in the lake
C. Work in the garden
D. Ride horses

Questions 168 through 169 refer to the following advertisement

USED COMPUTER FOR SALE
Pentium 4 – only 3 years old
Include 19-inch LCD monitor, 40XCD/DVD combination drive.
Comes with a color printer-scanner combo, surround sound speaker, and a super-fast wireless
internet connection.
Can be yours for only $350. Call Steve at 568-1974 (after 6 p.m.) or at 574-4791 (from 9:00
am – 5 p.m.).

168.How old is the computer 169. What’s offered with the computer?
A. Four years old A. A monitor
B. Three years old B. A refrigerator
C. Two years old C. A telephone
D. One years old D. A desk

Questions 170-171 refer to the following sign

NOTICE
Because of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the library will be closed December 24th-25th
and December 31st- January lst. In addition, our operating hours will be shortened to allow our
staff more time with their families. Starting December 13th, we will be open from 9:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays and Sundays, we will be open from 10:30
a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Our regular hours of operation will begin again on January 2nd.

170.On which day is the library open? 171. Why will the library be closed?
A. December 24th A. Because of the weather
B. December 31st B. Because the librarian is sick
C. December 26th C. Because of the new library
D. January 1st D. Because of the holidays

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 Questions 172-173 refer to the following memo.

To: All personnel

From: Joseph Oh
Re: Training seminar
Date: July 15

This is a reminder that a training seminar in the use of the new software package we have
adopted will take place next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9:30 to 3:00. All seminar
participants should be seated in Conference Room B by 9:30. Participation in this training
seminar is mandatory for all staff of the Finance Office. Any other staff members who wish to
participate should contact Mr. Oh in the Human Resources Office before Friday.
We are pleased to have Patricia Rossi of Intelligent Software Design, Inc., as our trainer. Ms.
Rossi brings to this seminar years of experience as a computer consultant, and her previous
seminars at our company have been well-received.

172. Who must attend the seminar? 173. Where will the seminar take place?
(A) All personnel (A) At the Intelligent Software Design Company
(B) Everybody in the Finance Office (B) In the Human Resources Office
(C) Anybody who wants to (C) In Conference Room B
(D) People contacted by Mr. Oh (D) In the Finance Office

Questions 174-175 refer to the following notice.

NOTICE!!!
We regret that due to problems with the heating system in the auditorium, tonight’s talk by
Edward James entitled "My Thirty Years as a Career Diplomat" has been canceled. We are
sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
The auditorium should reopen by Friday and our weekly lecture series will resume next
Monday at 8:00 P.M. with what promises to be an exciting talk by Sharon Rockford about her
canoe trip down the Amazon River.
Don't miss it!

174.Why won't Mr. James speak tonight? 175. What will happen next Monday?
(A) He's busy working. (A) The auditorium will close at 8:00
(B) It's inconvenient for him. P.M.
(C) The auditorium is closed for (B) There will be a new talk.
repairs. (C) Mr. James will return to the
(D) The weather is too hot. auditorium.
(D) There will be a class about writing
résumés.

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 Questions 176-178 refer to the following letter.
New World Computer, Inc.
Sept. 12, 20__
Mary Matta
27 High Road
Ipswich, MA 01801
Dear Ms. Matta:
According to our records, you recently contacted the New World Computers Technical
Support Service and spoke with our representative, Joan Kim. We hope your experience was
pleasant and effective. We would appreciate your giving us feedback on your experience with
Technical Support by taking a few minutes to fill out the enclosed customer survey form. By
letting us know about the quality of the support you received, you will help us ensure that we
continue to provide you and all our customers with the excellent Service that you deserve.
Please return the form in the enclosed envelope, or you can complete it online by going to our
website at www.nwc.com/customersurvey. If you have any questions, please contact the
Customer Support Office at 800-555-8978. Thank you for being a New World Computers’
customer.
Sincerely,
Samuel Lee, Support Service Manager

176.What is the purpose of this letter? 178.Who did the customer speak with?
(A) To ask for the customer's opinion (A) The support service manager
(B) To offer technical support (B) A technical support representative
(C) To sell a new computer (C) Someone in the customer support
(D) To advertise a website office
177.How can the customer complete the form? (D) A New World Computers customer
(A) By calling the Customer Support Office
(B) By going online
(C) By contacting Ms. Kim
(D) By writing to Mr. Lee

Questions 179-180 refer to the following telephone message.

For: Terence
Date: November 4th
Time: 3:55 PM
Taken by: Brenda
Mr. Bradley called about the seminar being held at the Roy Thompson Hall this Friday. He
said he is looking forward to it very much. He asked me to tell you to make sure to pick him
up at 6 o'clock at the North York branch office since he will be spending his day there to
attend a meeting. He also wants you to call him at home this evening after 7 o'clock.
179.Why did Mr. Bradley call? 180.What will Mr. Bradley do before heading
(A) To send as invitation to a seminar over to the seminar?
(B) To remind Terence of a trip to the (A) Pick up Terence
North York branch office (B) Attend a meeting
(C) To offer a ride to the sales seminar (C) Call the Roy Thompson Hall
(D) To request to be picked up at (D) Many around the house
another location

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Questions 181-185 refer to the following emails.

Date: Wed, 27 August, 18:41:50

From: Brittany Clark <brclark@abcmail.com>
Subject: English Class

Jennifer,
I couldn’t make it to English class yesterday because I had a very bad stomachache. I think I
ate some bad food on Sunday! I’m feeling much better now, though. Could you please tell me
what the homework for tomorrow is? I read the next three acts in Hamlet, but I’m not sure if
Mrs. Smart gave us more work or not. Thanks!
Your friend,
Brittany

To: brclark@abcmail.com
From: jennie@mailynet.com
Re: English class

Hi Brittany,
I hope you are feeling better. We didn’t have any homework, so you don’t have to worry. We
didn’t finish discussing the three acts last time. We are going to talk about them in the
morning.
See you tomorrow.
Jennifer

181.Why did Brittany miss English class 184. Who is Mrs. Smart?
yesterday? A. Brittany’s mother
A. She was busy. B. Jennifer’s mother
B. She was sick. C. Brittany and Jennifer’s homeroom
C. She forgot. teacher
D. She didn’t do her homework. D. Brittany and Jennifer’s English teacher
182. What will Brittany and Jennifer do in 185. Which of the following is NOT true?
English class tomorrow? A. Brittany was absent yesterday.
A. Homework B. Jennifer attended the English class
B. Read a play yesterday.
C. Discuss a play C. There is a lot of homework for the
D. Write an essay next class.
183.Who is Jennifer? D. Brittany ate something bad.
A. A student in Brittany’s English
class
B. Brittany’s mother
C. Brittany’s sister
D. Brittany’s teacher

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Questions 186 through 190 refer to the following advertisement and letter.

HELP WANTED
Giorgio's World Famous Pizza House is now hiring people for the following positions:
• Cook (Two openings — experience required)
• Waiter (Two openings — experience preferred)
• Cashier (One opening — willing to train the right high school graduate)
• Dishwasher (One opening — must be physically fit)
Giorgio's offers good salaries and a very nice benefits package.
To apply, please bring your résumé to the restaurant and ask to speak to the manager, Ms.
Elissa Haggio.

Dear Ms. Haggio,

I am very interested in your job advertisement. I am a cook with over seven years’ experience.
I worked at Sandro's Spaghetti House for three years. I then worked at Pizza Amore for four
years. I am a very hardworking person and would like to work at Giorgio's. I often visit your
restaurant and am always impressed by the food there.
I hope to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Mike Di Beni

186.Who is this advertisement for? 189. How long has Mike Di Beni worked as a
A. People who like Italian food cook?
B. People named Giorgio A. Three years
C. People who have worked in B. Seven years
restaurants before C. Ten years
D. People who have never worked in D. One week
restaurants before 190. Which of the following is NOT true?
187.How many people does the restaurant A. Mike Di Beni wants to work at
want to hire? Giorgio’s Pizza House.
A. Four B. Mike used to work at Sandro’s
B. Six Spaghetti House.
C. Eight C. Mike wants to be manager at
D. Ten Giorgio’s Pizza House.
188.For which position is the restaurant not D. Pay is good at Giorgio’s Pizza House.
hiring?
A. Manager
B. Cook
C. Dishwasher
D. Waiter

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Questions 191-195 refer to the following advertisement and e-mail.
The National Theater presents
a live performance of
Romeo and Juliet
the third in our Festival of Shakespeare series
March 12-29
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings
Saturday and Sunday matinees
Ticket prices
Matinee: orchestra—$45 balcony—$35
Evening: orchestra—$75 balcony—$55
Special group discounts are available. Groups of 15 or more receive 10% off the regular price.
Groups of 25 or more receive 20% off the regular price. Call the box office for details.
Getting there:
The National Theater is conveniently located downtown, within easy walking distance of the
Center City subway station and near major bus lines. A parking garage is located near the
theater.

To: Maya Berg

From: Morris Stein
Subject: Shakespeare tickets

Maya,
I’d like to get tickets for our entire department to see Romeo and Juliet. If everyone goes,
there will be just enough people for a 10% discount on the ticket price. Call the box office to
find out how to order the group discount tickets, and see if you can get tickets for opening
night. Make sure they are orchestra seats. I think this will be an enjoyable and convenient
outing for everyone. We can all take the subway to the theater together after work. Thanks,
Morris

191.How many shows are there at the theater on 194. When does Mr. Stein want to go to the
Saturday? theater?
(A) One (A) March 12
(B) Two (B) March 13
(C) Four (C) March 21
(D) Five (D) March 29
192.What does Mr. Stein want tickets for? 195. How does Mr. Stein plan to get to the
(A) A play theater?
(B) A movie (A) By bus
(C) A lecture (B) By car
(D) A concert (C) By foot
193.How many people work in Mr. Stein's (D) By subway
department?
(A) 10
(B) 15
(C) 20
(D) 25

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Questions 196-200 refer to the following invitation and e-mail.

You’re invited
What: farewell party
Where: Conference Room 2
When: Thursday, 4:30 P.M.
As you all know, Martha Cunninham and her family are
moving to another city. Let’s show her how much we
appreciate all the hard work she’s done for us.
Please bring a refreshment to share. Call Jed jones in the
accounting office by Tuesday to let him know if you’ll
attend and what food you’ll bring. Also, we’re taking up a
collection to buy gift for Martha. If anyone contributes just
$15, we’ll have $300 to buy her something really special.
Thanks, Susan Billings.

To: Susan Billings

From: Tom Williamson
Subject: Farewell Party
Hi Susan,
I’m sorry I couldn’t attend the party yesterday, as I’d planned, but I had a family emergency.
Everything is OK now. I heard that everyone had a great time at the party and that you were
able to raise $75 more than you expected. Fantastic. I’m sure Martha loved her gift. I did get a
chance to sign the card before I left the office. Did you get the cake I sent over? It was a
chocolate one from the Paris Bakery, so I hope it arrived on time for everyone to enjoy.
See you at the meeting this afternoon.
Tom

196.Who was the party for? 199. How much money was raised for the
(A) Tom gift?
(B) Ted (A) $15
(C) Susan (B) $75
(D) Martha (C) $300
197.When did Tom write the e-mail? (D) $375
(A) Tuesday 200. What did Tom send to the party?
(B) Wednesday (A) Money
(C) Thursday (B) A card
(D) Friday (C) Food
198.Why couldn't Tom attend the party? (D) A gift
(A) He had an emergency.
(B) He had made other plans.
(C) He had to attend a meeting.
(D) He had to work on the accounts

Stop! This is the end of the test.

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