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101. Mr. Robison has reserved a banquet
room at the Milton Beach Hotel ______ the
New Year party.
(A) from
(B) for
(C) onto
(D) across

106. ACM manufacturer proudly represents

the new feature which functions ______ than
the competitor's latest release.
(A) so efficiently
(B) more efficiently
(C) most efficiently
(D) as efcient

102. Please accept the ______ gift certicate

as our thanks for buying the computer and
use it toward your next purchase at our store.
(A) enclose
(B) enclosed
(C) enclosing
(D) enclosure

107. Due to the unexpected ______ in the

costs of raw materials, all prices of products
will increase by 10 percent starting on
December 1.
(A) rise
(B) application
(C) production
(D) grade

103. Hancock County distributes a single

______ directory of local businesses after
gathering all information from various
sources.
(A) various
(B) apparent
(C) redundant
(D) comprehensive

108. Physicians suggest to patients that

getting sufcient rest and drinking lots of
water will greatly decrease the time it takes
______ from a minor cold.
(A) will recover
(B) be recovered
(C) to recover
(D) has recovered

104. In an effort to ______ more clients, the

Maple Group will be extended.
(A) accommodation
(B) accommodates
(C) accommodate
(D) accommodating

109. As one of our company's benets, we

provide our technicians with a small amount
of living _______ for three months.
(A) budgets
(B) prices
(C) extensions
(D) expenses

105. The workshop on new marketing

strategies will begin ______ at 9:00 a.m. and
end at 4:00 p.m., with a one-hour break for
lunch.
(A) promptly
(B) vocally
(C) evenly
(D) neutrally

110. Daily Business is prepared ______ a

complimentary bag to all subscribers who
renew their contracts for a three-year period.
(A) to provide
(B) has provided
(C) providing
(D) provides
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111. To qualify for the director position, you
must have at least ve years of management
experience______ to applying.
(A) after
(B) prior
(C) of
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(C) opportune
(D) brief
117. Machine.com provides all the technical
_______ 24 hours a day.
(A) supported
(B) supporter
(C) support
(D) supporting

112. The Holiday Hotel _______ a

complimentary shuttle service to all of its
guests.
(A) offering
(B) be offered
(C) is offering
(D) to offer

118. The monitoring committee oversees all

of the processes of the banking business to
nd ______ transactions.
(A) reserved
(B) extinct
(C) anxious
(D) improper

113. ______ she likes interactions with other

people, Ms. Peterson prefers to work in
person rather than communicating in
writing.
(A) If
(B) And
(C) Unless
(D) Since

119. The ______ proposed by the Research

and Development team will be announced
tomorrow and they will affect all our
manufacturing procedures.
(A) changed
(B) change
(C) changes
(D) changing

114. In this year's Best Vehicle of All Survey,

BMW earned the ______ rating for customer
satisfaction.
(A) higher
(B) highest
(C) more highly
(D) most highly

120. Everyone in this department envies Mr.

Cottrell not only because his performance is
impressive but also because he works so
________.
(A) conscience
(B) conscientious
(C) conscientiously
(D) conscientiousness

115. In order to have a surprise party for Mr.

Robinson on Friday night, we should make a
reservation ______ advance.
(A) for
(B) on
(C) at
(D) in

121. The books reserved in the city library

are rst categorized by the publishers and
______ alphabetized.
(A) since
(B) here
(C) then
(D) much

116. Many people exercise regularly in order

to keep in good shape and get rid of ______
fat. (loi b cht bo d tha)
(A) surplus (s d)
(B) lengthy

122. Residents of White Riverdale should call

the apartment manager directly
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______ problems with heating or plumbing
are encountered.
(A) if
(B) where
(C) due to
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(D) examined
128. Any employees who provide exceptional
______ to our clients are getting the award as
an expression of our gratitude.
(A) serve
(B) server
(C) service
(D) serving

123. Mr. Moody is in charge of implementing

______ for ofce supplies.
(A) request
(B) requested
(C) requesting
(D) requests

129. Han Industries are ______ looking for

enthusiastic and motivated staff to implement
their new project.
(A) significantly
(B) currently
(C) completely
(D) properly

124. Super Publishing, Inc., reserves the

______ to prohibit copying of any of the
books they are publishing without
permission.
(A) importance
(B) right
(C) goal
(D) introduction

130. Before the explanation was given to her,

Ms. Roman ______ believed the decision was
nalized.
(A) wrong
(B) wronging
(C) wrongly
(D) wronged

125. Please thoroughly review all terms and

conditions of the insurance policy, sign the
contract and retum it to our company
_______ 10 days.
(A) behind
(B) even
(C) while
(D) within

131. Jill Shedd, the nancial advisor, has a

comprehensive _______ of money
management.
(A) opinion
(B) ability
(C) knowledge
(D) material
132. TIM, Inc. is looking for an ______
financial consultant owing to improvement of
the company's nancial status throughout the
year
(A) infrequent
(B) additional
(C) ongoing
(D) acute
133. The picnic proposed on May 15 cannot
be held outdoor ______ there is inclement
weather.
(A) which
(B) when

126. If _______ are not able to keep the

appointment, please contact us to reschedule
it.
(A) you
(B) your
(C) yours
(D) yourself
127. The package has just ______ from
Dayton after being approved through
customs.
(A) sent
(B) arrived
(C) delayed
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(C) in case
(D) in order that
134. Mr. Nakamura thought that his strong
computer skills would be ______ helpful in
his new job.
(A) friendly
(B) especially
(C) many
(D) particular
135. The executive committee agrees that
they have found the new computer system to
be quite _______.
(A) benefit
(B) benets
(C) benefiting
(D) benecial
136. The nal paper on customer trends must
be submitted by next week and should
include a reference and a one-page ______.
(A) meaning
(B) belief
(C) excursion
(D) abstract
137. Ms. Hayes displayed exceptional ______
while still working on two other proposals, so
she deserves to be promoted this time.
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(B) performed
(C) performer
(D) performance
138. Because it includes almost every aspect
of Japanese food, the Big Star Guide is
considered the ______ resource for making
authentic Japanese cuisine.
(A) selective
(B) expressive
(C) definitive
(D) competitive
139. Most colleagues of mine think that
finishing the project within two weeks is a
______ impossible task.
(A) nears
(B) nearing
(C) nearby
(D) nearly
140. The company's sales prots during the
next year will increase continually, ______
the most innovative products that are being
developed are completed before next month.
(A) as if
(B) whereas
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Questions 141-143 refer to the following letter.

Dear Mr. Nienhusser:
We have received your request to extend your apartment contract. As you may know, the payment has been
increased as of July 1. Payment in the amount of $800 will be due on the first of each month ________ the
duration of this contract term.
141. (A) while
(B) thanks to
(C) concerning
(D) throughout
In the ______ that you wish to terminate this contract, please notify us at least one month before
142. (A) reference
(B) event
(C) case
(D) opening
you leave. Otherwise, you will lose your deposit of $800.
We have enclosed a copy of the contract. Please sign and return it to us within 10 days.
To ________ a prompt process, write your name and apartment number on the envelope.
143. (A) ensure
(B) reimburse (hon li)
(C) inspect (xem xt k, kim tra)
(D) oversee (trng nom)
Thank you,
Wilman Graboswki
Oberly Property Management
Questions 144 -146 refer to the following information.
Sunrise Community Center
On Friday, June 7, we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sunrise Community Center. During the celebration,
we will _______ about the old days and fun trips taken together, and there will
144. (A) contribute
(B) reminisce (hi tng)
(C) imagine
(D) remember
be contests and other fun activities.
Help us _________ the news to all your friends. Contact everyone that you are in touch with to
145. (A) provide
(B) submit
(C) contact
(D) spread (truyn b)
inform them of this reunion. All members, past and present, are cordially invited to attend this celebration.
Although participation is free, _________ are welcome to help us fund this event
146. (A) participants
(B) donations
(C) costs
(D) technicians
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Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter.

Runnemede Finance Corporation
6034 Division Street
London
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gupta,
Thank you for applying for the American Express Card. After reviewing your application form, we issued your
credit card yesterday. You will be receiving your card within two weeks.
_________ your credit rating change for any reason, the limit on your credit card will change
147. (A) Did
(B) Had
(C) Should
(D) Could
automatically as well.
If you wish to receive a yearly statement for tax keeping purposes, you will need to submit a(an)
________ request. It will then be mailed or faxed to you.
148. (A) remarkable
(B) official
(C) former
(D) outstanding
For any further questions, our representatives are on duty to assist you by phone 24 hours a day.
_________, you may e-mail us at customerservice@amex.com.
149. (A) Factually
(B) Exceptionally
(C) Consecutively
(D) Alternatively
Sincerely,
Jonathan Prakish
A.I.D. Supervisor
Questions 150 -152 refer to the following notice.
Administrative assistant
Are you satisfied with your current occupation? Divine Signs, a non-profit organization with 8 focus on activities
throughout Asia, is looking for a highly-motivated person with excellent communication skills to assist our team.
______ experience with non-profit organizations is not necessary.
150. (A) Precious (B) Probable
(C) Previous
(D) Payable
A Bachelor's degree is preferred. We are seeking someone with a desire to learn. The position involves a number
of tasks ________ related to public relations and fund-raising.
151. (A) promptly
(B) acutely (su sc)
(C) prominently (ni bt)
(D) specifically
the chosen candidate will have the opportunity to grow _________ the organization.
152. (A) in place of
(B) as to
(C) within
(D) among
This New York-based position will require travel to many parts of the world, including regional ofces in
Northern Africa (Cairo), sub-Saharan Africa (Nairobi) and Europe (Brussels). Interested persons should mail or
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Part 7
Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles,
letters, and advertisements. Each text 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 153 -154 refer to the following advertisement.
Francescas Kitchen
Monday-Friday
- Brunch Special
11 a.m. ~12 p.m.
- Lunch
12 p.m. ~5 p.m.
- Dinner
6 p.m.~11 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
- Breakfast
8 a.m. ~11 a.m.
- Brunch
11 a.m. ~ 2 p.m.
- Lunch
2 p.m. ~ 5 p.m.
- Dinner
6 p.m. ~ midnight
Monday through Friday, we offer a brunch special for $9.95 which includes
Choice of beef tender steak or grilled salmon
Grilled vegetables
Whole grain rice
- Reserve by email when you plan a trip for a birthday, an anniversary, a work event or just a welldeserved break and receive a 10% discount.
- Enjoy live jazz music on Wednesday nights.
153. When does lunch start on Thursdays
(A) AI 11 a.m.
(B) At 5 p.m.
(C) At 2 p.m.
(D) At 12 pm.

154. What is mentioned about Wednesdays?

(A) There is live entertainment.
(B) Invitation is needed to enter.
(C) Seafood stew is the daily special.
(D) Discount will be provided.

Questions 155-156 refer to the following announcement.

Lux & Co.
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To employees,
Ms. Joan Kousher and Mr. Max Sampson will be
retiring from Lux & Co. this month, and you are all
invited to the farewell party this Saturday at 8 p.m. at
Smith Tansky restaurant. Please R.S.V.P. with Linda
Choi in the Jewelry Department no later than noon on
Friday.
155. What is the purpose of the event?
(A) To bid farewell to colleagues
(B) To welcome a new staff member
(C) To recruit people for the company
(D) To celebrate the opening of a new facility

156. Who should employees contact if they

plan to attend?
(A) Joan Kousher
(B) Max Sampson
(C) Smith Tansky
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Questions 157 -158 refer to the following job advertisement.

$50K to 60K /yr + Bonus + Prot Sharing
Take charge of all the nances for this new manufacturing
facility expected to generate over $40M in sales. Duties
include nancial accounting for the whole plant, invoicing,
plant metrics, month-end reconciliation, etc.
Plant accounting background and cost accounting
experience is preferred. A Bachelor of Science in
Accounting and strong growth potential arc required.
Company: CASA-Acasia, Taiwan
Contact: Ryan Hong
Email: rhong@casa-acasia.tw
157. What position is being advertised?
(A) Accountant
(B) Journalist
(C) Sales associate
(D) Gardener

158. What is mentioned as a requirement for

the job?
(A) A Bachelors degree
(B) Willingness to travel
(C) Management experience
(D) Previous work experience

Questions 159 -161 refer to the following article.

Jan. 3 Columbus News
Civic Center Expansion Project
The project began yesterday afternoon. The Civic Center Expansion includes site work and construction
of a new civic center facility including the new City Hall and Council Chamber building, related
facilities, utility lines, parking and landscaping. Some of the primary work involved in construction of
this project includes the following: a two-story city hall building with office space for City Departments
and a City Council Chamber. The civil and site work portion of the project primarily includes addition,
replacement and/or improvements to existing public utilities; the reconfiguring and lengthening of Civic
Center Drive, relocation of the traffic signal at Civic Center Drive and 2nd Street; the building of four
parking areas; two bus turnouts; street lighting; pedestrian plaza; formal street entry; approximately
three acres of site lighting, planting, irrigation system, and landscape. This project will take
approximately 12 weeks.
159. What is the main topic of the article?
(A) The renovation of city facilities
(B) Parking space
(C) Road repairing
(D) The construction of a hospital building

(A) The traffic lights

(B) Street lamps
(C) The features of the land
(D) The parking lot
161. When will this project be nished?
(A) In February

160. What is NOT new at the Civic Center?

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(B) In March
(D) Unknown
(C) In April
Questions 162 -165 refer to the following information.
Stanley Cousher Botanical Garden
Stanley Cousher began developing the Botanical Gardens in 1907. Now they span nearly 120 acres with
sweeping lawns and vistas interspersed with statuary and benches. Approximately 15,000 species of
plants from all over the world make up the botanical collections, many landscaped into a series of theme
gardens. Free tours of the gardens are available with paid admission or membership. Tours are given
Tuesday through Friday between noon and 2:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday between 10:30 a.m. and
2:30 pm. Please check the brochure for exact tour times and availability. In celebration of the 100th
anniversary of the Stanley Cousher
Botanical Garden at the Stanley, this year's symposium will take a look back at the garden's history, its
diverse plant life, and the remarkable people who have made it one of the greatest collections in the
world. Registration is $75. {Optional dinner program is $25.] To register, call 626-405-3504 or complete
a registration online.
164. What will be held for the 100th
anniversary?
(A) A party
(B) A symposium
(C) A tour
(D) An exhibition

162. What is the main topic of the article?

(A) Information about a botanical garden
(B) Choosing and installing plants
(C) Redesigning office space
(D) Reducing energy costs
163. What is mentioned about tours?
(A) Free tours are available to everyone.
(B) Available on Monday through Saturday
(C) Information about the tour is available in
the pamphlet.
(D) It takes about three hours.

165. What was recommended for

registration?
(A) Buying the ticket
(B) Sending registration online
(C) Sending personal information by e-mail
(D) Getting in line

Questions 166-168 refer to the following letter.

1668 El Cid Street
Kownloon, Hong Kong
June 2
Mr. Steve Harding
645 Norwalk Lane
Canpa, PA 52732
USA
Dear Mr. Harding,
We are deeply sorry for the mix-up regarding order #SH-J605NR. We have just implemented at new
packaging system that needs to be worked out, but we did x your order and ship it out this morning.
For your trouble, we have enclosed a $25 gift certicate that can be used at any of our stores, even
online. Once again I would like to apologize for the mix-up in your order and any inconvenience this
may have caused you.
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Sincerely,
Ann Stangle
Customer Service Manager
166. What is the purpose of the letter?
(A) To propose changes to a budget
(B) To inquire about an advertisement
(C) To make travel arrangements
(D) To apologize for a mistake

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(B) A shipping box

(C) A gift certificate
(D) $25 cash
168. Why did the mistake happen?
(A) New packaging system error
(B) Another order has been sent out
(C) Mixture of the order box
(D) Incorrect mailing address

167. What did Ms. Stangle send to Mr.

Harding for compensation?
(A) Extra merchandise
Questions 169 -171 refer to the following e-mail.
From: Kelly Leigh <leigh6_48@hknl.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 10:38 a.m.
To: Dean Youle <youle_1078@hknl.edu>
Subject: Booking for Ceremonies

All bookings for the July 2007 ceremonies are now open.
When booking, please make only one attempt to book online. Please also remember to include the
number of guest tickets next to your student number when entering your student number, e.g. 103456/1
(or /2, /3, as appropriate). If you have any problems with the system, please write to
graduation@hknl.edu.
Please note that when you make your booking, you will only have one opportunity to book guest tickets.
Please be sure of the number of guest tickets that you require.
It might be possible for you to buy extra guest tickets on the day of your ceremony, but these are subject
to availability and cannot be guaranteed. Please DO NOT use the special needs section to request extra
tickets - this is for those with access requirements only.
169. What is the purpose of the e-mail?
(A) To reserve a ticket
(B) To explain the booking process
(C) To subscribe to a magazine
(D) To invite people to a party

(C) E-mail
(D) A reservation form
171. What is NOT included in the e-mail?
(A) The e-mail address to contact regarding
problems
(B) The date of ceremonies
(C) The e-mail address of Ms. Kelly Leigh
(D) The information of extra tickets

170. Where should Dean include the number

of guest tickets?
(A) Special needs section
(B) Right beside the student number
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Questions 172-176 refer to the following article.

The owner of a Reidsville store that sold a $1 million Win-it-Fortune Ticket has claimed the prize.
Jimmy Deziver and his wife Anita Denver claimed the prize on Monday by turning in ticket number
9447792. said Isabel Auster, Communications Director with the Florida's Win-a-Fortune Lottery.
Auster said the Deaveis had refused to continent on their winning. Jimmy Denver owns the Quickey
Food Mart on Elm Street, near the Crimson County border.
Jimmy Denver could not be reached at the mart on Monday. A clerk who answered the phone said she
had no idea the Dezivers had won. She would not give her name, but said Jimmy Deaver was not there.
The tickets, which cost $20, were sold on August 24 at the mart. The drawing was held on August 25.
On August 28, W-ti-F clerk Angela Jackson said she thought the winner might be Jimmy Denver.
I told (the lottery official) that it could be the man that owns the store." Jackson said two weeks ago.
But Deaver is out of the country. He will be in France until this week. she said.
Maya Coben, Executive Director of Legislative and Corporate Communications for the lottery said last
week that its not unusual for ii ticket to go unclaimed for several weeks during the summer or near at
holiday. So many people go on vacation that week. she said.
There were four $l million winners in the Win-a-Fortune. The other $1 million winning tickets were sold
in Diamond City, Jacksonville and Madison. Helen Joy of Diamond City claimed her towns ticket, and
Joseph of Pomona claimed the Madison winner. A group of co-workers calling themselves the
Champions claimed the Jacksonville million.
172. What is NOT true about the Deavers?
(A) They own a food mart.
(B) They came back from France.
(C) They claimed the prize on August 25
(D) Their ticket number was 9447792.

(B) Twenty dollars

(C) Thirty dollars
(D) Forty dollars
175. Which pair is incorrect?
(A) Helen Joy - Crimson County
(B) Jimmy Deaver- Elm Street
(C) Joseph - Madison
(D) Champions - Jacksonville

173. The phrase turning in" in paragraph 2,

line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) rolling over
(B) submitting
(C) joining in
(D) picking up

176. How many winners were there?

(A) Three
(B) Four
(C) Five
(D) Six

174. How much did the ticket cost?

(A) Ten dollars

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Questions 177 -180 refer to the following e-mail.

Date: August 12, 08:35:43
To: Recruiting Solutions <recruitpeople@website.com>
From: Mohinder LAB <mtan@wos_signapore.com>
Subject: Looking for Manpower
We've been delivering the best talent to America's leading companies for the past 7 decades - longer
than any of our competitors. The clients count on our experience, time-honored processes,
responsiveness and market intelligence to build their businesses. Most importantly, they look to
Mohinder LAB to deliver the talent with fresh ideas and empowered minds that want to fulll their
potential.
We are now looking for an analyst who will be responsible for business requirements management in
enhancing an existing web-based application. The audience for this application is the client's wholesaler
network with the purpose of collecting business-related information in the running of their operation.
Reports and extracts are used by various departments for analysis. Several different reports analyze
previous year's results against other wholesalers, states, regions and national numbers. The candidate
will work with the end user to develop requirements for new reports for analysis, prototype input
screens and report layouts. Work with the following team members - team leader, developer,
documentation specialist and tester!
If you do have candidates who qualify for this opening, please send us their rsums by this Friday
afternoon. Expect to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Jeff Staford
Human Resources Department

177. What is the main purpose of the e-mail?

(A) To recruit an analyst
(B) To invite proposals for a new research
project
(C) To share the results of a recent product
testing
(D) To survey employees about company
policies

(D) Create product packaging service

178. According to the e-mail, what does the

candidate need to do?
(A) Work with the end user to elicit
requirements
(B) Price the products
(C) Hire, train, and develop associates

180. When should Recruiting Solutions send

recommendation?
(A) By Friday 10 a.m.
(B) By Friday 3 p.m.
(C) By next Friday 12 p.m.
(D) By this weekend

179. What information does Jeff Staford wish

to receive?
(A) Availability of product testing facility
(B) Eligible list of applicants
(C) Durability of some particular office supplies
(D) Price of a newly-marketed product

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Questions 181-185 refer to the following letter and e-mail.

June 11
Larry Howard
Best Film Magazine
3578 East 2nd St.
Casper, WY 81609
Dear Mr. Howard,
Per our discussion, l attended the strike of the nurses, doctors, and medical officers and took several
photographs that I think will be useful for your magazine.
I have enclosed the pictures and have labeled each picture with a name and a brief description.
For your convenience, I have summarized this information below.
Picture name
Doctors
Nurses
March
Banner
Sing

Picture description
Doctors at the strike
Nurses holding picket signs
Strikers marching in the street
Strikers shouting slogans and waving banners
Strikers singing labor songs

I hope you will be able to use these for your article about the strike.
Regards,
John Moore
Independent Photographer
photographer@moorephotos.com

From: Larry Howard <larry@bestfilm.com>

To: John Moore <phographer@moorephotos.com>
Date: June11, 09:35:20
Dear Mr. Moore,
Thank you very much for the pictures. l reviewed your work with the rest of the editors and decided that
"March" would be an excellent picture of the front page. In addition, we would like to include "Sing"
and Banner in the article that one of our reporters is writing about the strike.
We are ready to pay you our standard fee of $200 per picture. Please let me know if this is satisfactory to
you, and Ill send a contract for your review and signature.
Best regards,
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Larry Howard
181. Why did Mr. Moore contact Mr.
Howard?
(A) To arrange a place to take pictures
(B) To explain the reason for the strike
(C) To ask him to subscribe to the magazine
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(C) Picture of nurses holding picket signs

(D) Picture of medical officers attacking people
184. What does the e-mail suggest about Mr.
Howard?
(A) He had an interview with new
photographers.
(B) He works with a team of editors.
(C) He was a medical officer.
(D) He is a new employee at Best Film
Magazine.

182. What did Mr. Moore send with his

letter?
(A) Samples of his recent work
(B) Contact infom1ation for doctors
(C) A list of places to take pictures
(D) Invitation to an exhibit

185. What does Mr. Howard probably want

Mr. Moore to do next?
(A) Agree to a price
(B) Call an editor
(C) Contact doctors and nurses
(D) Attend the strike

183. What does Mr. Howard want to print on

the front page?
(A) Picture of strikers marching in the street
(B) Picture of doctors chanting
Questions 186-190 refer to the following e-mails.
Date: December 13
To: Linda Auster
From: Cheyenne Weng
Subject: Your Schedule

As we discussed earlier, your schedule for the IMF seminar in Hong Kong is as follows:
Wednesday, December 19 -Hong Kong China
- 09:00-09:25 a.m.
Opening Ceremony
- 09:30-10:45 a.m.
Session 1: The IMF Approach to Macroeconomic Policy
- 11:15-12:30 p.m.
Session 2: The Changing Emphasis of the IMF
- 12:45-02:00 p.m.
Lunch co-hosted with Hong Kong Monetary Authority
- 02:15-03:30 p.m.
Session 3: Current Perspectives on the Asian Economic Record
- 03:45-05:00 p.m.
Session 4: Future Challenges for Sustaining Growth in the Asian Region
- 05:00-05:30 p.m.
Closing Ceremony, chaired by Mr. Kok Peng
Please, let me know what flight you will be arriving on I'll pick you up at the Hong Kong airport. If you
have any questions, please feel free to contact me I wish you a safe and pleasant trip.
Cheyenne Weng

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Date: December 14
To: Cheyenne Weng
From: Linda Auster
Subject: RE: Your Schedule
Dear Ms. Weng,
Thank you for the specic information about the schedule. I will be arriving on Flight JK 173 at 6 p.m.
on Monday, December 17, and I will be returning to Singapore on December 20. Im wondering if there
will be time to meet with Dr. Andy Lee on December 13 in Lam Tin. I would like to discuss some issues
with him regarding our new partnership. Thank you again for your assistance. I look forward to meeting
you next week,
Linda Auster

186. What is the purpose of the rst e-mail?

(A) To explain the policy
(B) To request a reimbursement for the business
trip
(C) To provide details of business visit
(D) To show gratitude

(B) By car
(C) By train
(D) By airplane
189. When will Ms. Auster arrive in Hong
Kong?
(A) December 13
(B) December 17
(C) December 18
(D) December 20

187. What is Ms. Auster NOT scheduled to

do?
(A) Take a ight
(B) Meet with Andy Lee
(C) Attend a luncheon
(D) Participate in a seminar

190. Who will Ms. Auster be seeing at 6 p.m.

on Monday?
(A) Dr. Lee
(B) Mr. Peng
(C) Ms. Weng
(D) Mr. Auster

188. How will Ms. Auster travel to Hong

Kong?
(A) By bus

Questions 191-195 refer to the following article and letter.

College Fair
Since 1980, a consortium of Columbus (Ohio) suburban high schools has sponsored a college fair each
autumn to allow students and their parents to explore college scope. Since that time, the fair has
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experienced tremendous growth in both size and stature. Each year, more than 4.000 students and
parents from the Columbus urea and more than 200 colleges and universities representatives from
across the United States have participated. Ottrrbein College has generously hosted the fair since 1985.
The fair is presented in the spacious Clements Center.

Arizona Community College

March 4
Mr. Dale Brown
1045 S. Division St.
Blytheville, AR 72445
U.S.A.
Dear Mr. Brown,
After interviewing you last month at the college fair in Ohio, I am pleased to provide you with
admission information and forms.
The Arizona Community College has an open admissions policy. Any student who has graduated from
high school or is at least 18 years of age (regardless of high school record) may be admitted to a
community college. Admission is available for all students. Students who are under 18 or still enrolled
in high school may be admitted under special rules.
Standing or Special Committees/ Task Forces
-Arizona Association of Community College Registrars and Admissions Officers Executive Board
(Association that represents Admissions and Records issues in the Community Colleges)
- FERPA Workgroup (Ad Hoc workgroup to examine a common consent" form for the Community
Colleges)
The following link will help you select an Arizona Community College and will provide you with
contact information. www.Arizonacollege.com.
I wish you success in your college years!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Kwan
Elizabeth Kwan
Assistant Director of Admissions
191. According to the article, what is
mentioned about the college fair?
(A) It is mainly attended by parents
(B) It is held every year.

(C) It featured the job for science and

technology.
(D) Another college fair will be held in another
city the following month.
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192. In the article, the word sponsored in

line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) eradicated
(B) violated
(C) supported
(D) followed

(D) Students need a recommendation letter to

take part in the fair.
194. Where was the college fair held?
(A) In Arizona
(B) In Ohio
(C) In California
(D) In Columbia

193. What is TRUE about the college fair?

(A) Students had an opportunity to meet with
admissions ofcers.
(B) This year is the last of the college fair.
(C) Representatives from over 200 colleges
were there.

195. What is NOT a requirement for

admission?
(A) You must be 18 years old or older
(B) You must have graduated from high school.
(C) You must have a good high school record.
(D) You must apply.

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

S & K Tech Co.
Equipment Purchase
Employee: Andy Hoffman
Purpose: An equipment purchase made to meet the supply deadline
Date of Purchase: April 24
Full Description of Goods
No. of Units
12

Unit Weight
3.0 kg

Weight (kg)
36

Unit Value (US$)

$781.92

Value
$9.383

Marine Controllers (Commodity Code 9032.89.6040)

Country of Origin: USA
No. of Packages: 3
FedEx Air Waybill No: 3920-392-83902
Note: Goods not for resale. Goods for use in marine shipping containers for perishable fruits and
vegetables.
I certify that the information on this declaration is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: Andy Hoffman
Supervisors signature: Emily Hendrix
Comments
Since my supervisor was out of the ofce for the conference last week, I could not get her signature on
my expense report. Therefore, I missed the April 30 deadline for submitting the expense report, and I
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apologize for that. I enclosed all my receipts and would appreciate it if you could reimburse me as soon
as possible. Thank you for your assistance.

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Date: May 3, 10:23a.m.

To: Andy Hoffman <hoffman@marketing.sntech.com>
From: Marian Grey <mariangrey@sntech.com>
Cc: Len Pearl <l_pearl@accounting.sntech.com>
Subject: Invoice
Mr. Hoffman,
We received your expense report and receipts. I was informed of your supervisors absence from April
27 to April 30 at the beginning of last month. Don't worry about missing the deadline. I did not expect to
receive your expense report until today
Beginning tomorrow, I will be out of my office for two weeks. If you need assistance while I am away,
please contact Mr. Saul at extension 1345.
Regards,
Marian Grey

196. Why did Mr. Hoffman submit the

report?
(A) To request reimbursement of expenses
(B) To introduce his innovative ideas
(C) To give details of an upcoming conference
(D) To complain about late compensation

199. When was the deadline for submitting

the expense report?
(A) April 24
(B) April 30
(C) May 3
(D) May 30

197. According to the report, why did Mr.

Hoffman need to purchase the equipment?
(A) To resell the equipment
(B) To meet the supply deadline
(O) To attend a training Seminar
(D) To conduct research for his project

200. What is indicated in the e-mail?

(A) Ms. Hendrix and Ms. Grey talked in
April
(B) Ms. Hendrix is Mr. Hoffman's supervisor.
(C) Ms. Hendrix contacted Ms. Grey to obtain a
form.
(D) Ms. Hendrix recently hired a new assistant.

198. Why was Mr. Hoffman unable to submit

the report by the April 30 deadline?
(A) He was on a business trip.(B) He could not obtain the necessary
signature.
(C) He forgot the deadline.
(D) He lost the form.

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