PART 2
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)
PART 3
Directions: you will hear some conversations between two or more people. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speaker say in each conversation. Select the best responses to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D). The conversation will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.
32-34 conversation
32. What are the speakers mainly discussing? 34. What most likely will the man do first tomorrow? 35-37 conversation
35. What position is the man applying for? 36. What makes the man qualified for the position? 37. What extra benefit does the woman mention? 38-40 conversation
38. What are the speakers mainly discussing? 39. What does the man say about the dining room? 40. What does the man suggest the woman do? 41-43 conversation
41. What is the man concerned 42. According to the man, why does Greg like his new job? 43. What most likely will the woman do next? 44-46 conversation
44. What is the man concerned about? 45. Where do the speakers work? 46. What does the woman offer to do? 47-49 conversation
47. Who most likely is the man? 48. What does the woman mention about the mall? 49. Why does the woman usually visit the mall? 50-52 conversation
50. What are the speakers discussing? 51. Why does the man mention when the supply company closes? 52. What does the woman offer to do? 53-55 conversation
54. Which part of the business trip will be postponed? 55. What does the man mean when he says "That's not a bad idea"? 56-58 conversation
56. What was the woman doing in Australia? 57. What does the woman imply when she says "Is this Robert Wilder's application?" 58. How does the woman know Robert Wilder? 59-61 conversation
59. What is the woman concerned about? 60. What does the man suggest? 61. What does the woman say she will have to do? 62-64 conversation
Conference Table Price List |
Pine | $165 |
Maple | $195 |
Walnut | $225 |
Cherry | $307 |
62. What does the woman have on Friday? 63. Look at the graphic. How much does the woman pay for the furniture? 64. What does the man say he will do? 65-67 conversation
Airline Mileage Redemption Points |
To East Asia | 50.000 |
To Southeast Asia | 60.000 |
To Middle East | 70.000 |
To Europe | 80.000 |
65. Why does the woman call? 66. Look at the graphic. How many points will the woman use? 67. What suggestion does the man give the woman? 68-70 conversation
Springfield Apartments |
Springfield Apartments | Tea Shop |
Kingsley Road | Coffee Bean |
Cambridge Street | Java the Cup |
Lynnfield Primary School | Jake’s Diner |
68. What are the speakers discussing? 69. What does the woman want to do? 70. Look at the list. Which shop does the man most likely stop at? PART 4
Directions: You will hear some talks given by a single speaker. You will be asked to answer three questions about the speaker says in each talk. Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D). The talks will be spoken only one time
Question 71-73
71. Where most likely does the speaker work? 72. What is the listener asked to double-check? 73. When should the listener contact the speaker? Question 74-76
74. What is the announcement about? 76. What are attendees asked to do? Question 77-79
77. Who most likely is the speaker? 78. Who are the listeners? 79. What will the listeners do in a meeting room?are the listeners? Question 80-82
80. What is the purpose of the broadcast? 81. What does the speaker suggest doing? 82. What does the speaker say about the summer camp? Question 83-85
83. What does the speaker mention about her company? 84. Why does the woman say, "my schedule is too tight to do that"? 85. What will they be sending a lot of? Question 86-88
86. What is "The Tempest" about? 87. Why does the speaker say, "Remember, last year the Bromley Actors Guild won first place at this event"? 88. What will most likely happen after the film screening? Question 89-91
89. What type of products are being discussed? 90. Why does the speaker say, "I wonder if the cost is too high compared to the other products on the market"? 91. What will the listeners most likely do after lunch? Question 92-94
ORDER FORM
Item | Quantity in stock | Quantity to order |
Office Tables | 13 | 0 |
Whiteboards | 0 | 12 |
Office Chairs | 0 | 20 |
Drafting Table | 6 | 0 |
92. Look at the graphic. Which items need to be ordered? 93. What does the speaker anticipate about the company? 94. What is the listener asked to do before making any orders? Question 95-97
MARKET SHARE
95. Which industry does the speaker work in? 96. Look at the graphic. What company does the speaker work for? 97. According to the speaker, what will the company do in the next quarter? Question 98-100
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
Basic knife skills and food preparation | Health and safety in the kitchen | Food safety and hygiene | Time management |
| Team lunch | | Evaluation |
98. What are the listeners training to be? 99. According to the speaker, what will the listeners enjoy doing? 100. Look at the graphic. On what day will the listeners learn food safety and hygiene? 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.
PART 5
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), (8), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. 101. When filling out the order form, please __ your address clearly to prevent 102. Ms. Morgan recruited the individuals that the company __ for the next three months. 103. The contractor had a fifteen-percent in his business after advertising in the local newspaper. 104. The free clinic was founded by a group of doctors to give __ for various medical conditions. 105. Participants in the walking tour should gather ___ 533 Bates Road on Saturday morning. 106. The artist sent ___ best pieces to the gallery to be reviewed by the owner. 107. The figures that accompany the financial statement should be __ to the spending category. 108. The building owner purchased the property __ three months ago, but she has already spent a great deal of money on renovations. 109. We would like to discuss this problem honestly and ___ at the next staff meeting. 110. The store's manager plans to put the new merchandise on display _ to promote the line of fall fashions. 111. During the peak season, it is __ to hire additional workers for the weekend shifts. 112. __ that the insulation has been replaced, the building is much more energy-efficient. 113. Mr. Sims needs a more ___ vehicle for commuting from his suburban home to his office downtown. 114. The company __ lowered its prices to outsell its competitors and attract more customers. 115. ___ Mr. Williams addressed the audience, he showed a brief video about the engine he had designed. 116. For optimal safety on the road, avoid ___ the view of the rear window and side-view mirrors. 117. Having proper ventilation throughout the building is ___ for protecting the health and well-being of the workers. 118. ___ sales of junk food have been steadily declining indicates that consumers are becoming more health-conscious. 119. The sprinklers for the lawn's irrigation system are ___ controlled. 120. The library staff posted signs to ___ patrons of the upcoming closure for renovations. 121. Mr. Ross, ___ is repainting the interior of the lobby, was recommended by a friend of the building manager. 122. The guidelines for the monthly publication are ___ revised to adapt to the changing readers. 123. ___ an ankle injury, the baseball player participated in the last game of the season. 124. The governmental department used to provide financial aid, but now it offers ___ services only. 125. At the guest's ___, an extra set of towels and complimentary soaps were brought to the room. 126. The upscale boutique Jane's Closet is known for selling the most stylish ___ young professionals. 127. The company started to recognize the increasing ___ of using resources responsibly. 128. ___ restructuring several departments within the company, the majority of the problems with miscommunication have disappeared. 129. The riskiest ___ of the development of new medications are the trials with human subjects. 130. ___ seeking a position at Tulare Designs must submit a portfolio of previous work. 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 e-mail.
To: samsmith@digitallT.com
From: sharronb@email.com
Date: September 24
Subject: Business Contract
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am Sharron Biggs, CEO and founder of BiggsGraphics. I recently came across your advertisement 131.___ the partnership of a graphic design company for a number of your projects. BiggsGraphics has 132.___ experience working with various small businesses and companies in designing advertising campaigns, logos, and websites. 133.___ Our website www.biggs-graphics.com also has some information about our company.
I'm interested in working with your company on your projects and hope we can build a beneficial partnership. I look forward 134.___ your reply.
Sincerely, Sharron Biggs
CEO, BiggsGraphicsQuestions 135-138 refer to the following announcement.
Thank you for shopping at Larson's China. Our products are known for their modern and unique patterns and color combinations, as well as 135.___ and strength. 136.___ Please note, however, that repeated drops and rough handling will 137.___ eventual breakage. We suggest you store them carefully and that you don't use harsh chemicals, steel sponges, or 138.___ scrubbing when cleaning them. Please visit our website at www.larsonchina.com for information about handling and care or call us at 555-1234 if you have any questions or concerns. Questions 139-142 refer to the following notice.
Entry Position: Gold & Slide Accounting Firm
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates with an educational background in finance or 139.___ . All candidates should have some computer experience. Job experience is not 140.___ but preferred. Candidates with a bilingual language ability 141.___ favored. Positions include jobs in accounting, statistics, and general office assistant. If you are interested, please visit our website at www.G&Saccountingfirm.com/employment for more information.
You can send your cover letters and resumes to Karen Hill at khill@G&S.com. We will begin
interviewing candidates on Monday, November 5. 142.___
Questions 143-146 refer to the following notice.
To: Kitchen staff, office employees
From: Manager, Larry Park
Date: March 23
Subject: Renovations
To all kitchen staff and Harmon employees,
From Sunday, March 23 to Thursday, March 27, the employee cafeteria kitchens will undergo renovations as new appliances and equipment 143.___ in to replace the old ones. 144.___ Instead, the convenience shops will carry more sandwiches, prepared lunch boxes, and snacks for the employees during this time.
The renovations will increase the number of sinks, ovens, and stove tops so that a larger volume of meals can be provided 145.___ the lunch and dinner rushes. We apologize for the inconvenience but we hope that the changes will 146.___ the services in the cafeteria.PART 7
Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, e-mail, 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 e-mail.
To: employees@simnetsolution.com
From: management@simnetsolutions.com
Date: February 5
Subject: Seminar Opportunity
Dear Female Employees,
Only one week remains until registration will be closed for the Women's Leadership Seminar. This seminar is offered free of charge to all of our female employees at Simnet Solutions. To accommodate our female employees' busy schedules, identical seminars will be held on two different dates-February 21 and February 23.
In order to register for this specially designed seminar, you must e-mail James Taylor in human resources by 5:00 P.M. on February 12. This seminar will teach our female employees about how to communicate with confidence and credibility in the workplace.
The Simnet Solutions Management Team 147. What is indicated about the seminar? 148. When will the free registration offer end? Questions 149-150 refer to the following text message chain.
149. Where most likely is Nancy? 150. What did Nancy mean when she said "I'm headed there now"? Questions 151-152 refer to the following ticket.
151. What is Mr. Bailey advised to do? 152. According to the ticket, what can be viewed on the theater's website? Questions 153-154 refer to the following information.
153. What kind of business are the items most likely intended for? 154. What is indicated about the order? Questions 155-157 refer to the following article.
155. What is indicated about the old courthouse? 156. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3] and [4] does the following sentence belong?"Branford Construction, the development company that originally planned to build the shopping mall, is looking to build the mall outside of the Rivervalley Community." 157. What is suggested about the fundraising efforts? Questions 158-160 refer to the following e-mail.
To: Stacey Johnson <sjohnson@toplineelec.com>
From: Josh Fleck <jfleck@toplineelec.com>
Date: October 22
Subject: Strategic Planning
Dear Ms. Johnson,
District Management at Topline Electronics would like to inform you about a new development that will be affecting your store. Another competing consumer electronics store will be opening in the Crayville area on November 12.
In order to ensure that Topline Electronics does not lose business to this new store, District Management is advising you to run a special sale on our new line of curved UHD televisions. These televisions provide state-of-the-art features at moderate prices. By showing your customers that Topline Electronics offers the best deals in the area, you will be able to maintain customer loyalty. We will be shipping the new televisions to your store within the next week. We suggest you prepare a prominent display space in your store to feature them. You should also update your website to advertise the sale.
Smooth communication between you and us is vital to effective operational practices.
If you have any questions concerning the new televisions or the marketing campaign in general, please don't hesitate to contact District Management.
Sincerely,
Josh Fleck
District Manager,
Topline Electronics 158. Who most likely is Ms. Johnson? 159. What is indicated about Topline Electronics? 160. What is Ms. Johnson NOT instructed to do? Questions 161-164 refer to the following text message chain.
161. What kind of business do the online speakers work at? 162. When will the crew begin work? 163. What will Johnny Jordan probably do next? 164. What does Monica Stein mean by "I'm on it"? Questions 165-167 refer to the following business profile.
165. Who is most likely to be a customer of Fulton Stainless Steel Products? 166. What did Fulton Stainless Steel Products do last month? 167. What is mentioned about Fulton Stainless Steel Products? Questions 168-171 refer to the following article from a company newsletter.
168. Why most likely was the article written? 169. The word "founded" in paragraph 2, line 1, is closest in meaning to 170. What is suggested about the Association of Web Designers? 171. According to the article, what can be found on the website? Questions 172-175 refer to the following article.
16 July, Newtown-Health Shack is downtown Newtown's hottest new hangout for fitness buffs and corporate employees alike. - [1] - Owners Jill and Barry Baker opened the shop last month to rave reviews and long lines. Getting a seat or table at Health Shack can take as long as 30 minutes on a good day and the place is always crowded no matter the time of day. Health Shack offers only six items on its menu; all are protein shakes including the best sellers, Apple Pie, Peanut Butter Cup, and Tuity Fruity. - [2] - "We were overwhelmed by the response;' says Jill Baker. "In fact, everything spread by word of mouth so we didn't even need to advertise:' Fitness Instructor Julian Miles said, "I love coming here for a quick lunch that won't wreck my fitness goals. I even recommend this place to all my patrons:' - [3] - "I come here to get a healthy but satisfying meal during my short break with my co-workers," added businessman Tim Hammer. "Without Health Shack, we'd be eating junk food:' - [4] - Health Shack is open from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. from Mondays through Fridays, and from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Saturdays. It closes on Sundays. The owners hope to add new flavors to the menu in the coming months. 172. What is suggested about the shop? 173. What is suggested about Health Shack products? 174. Why don't the owners advertise? 175. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], and [4] does the following sentence belong?"Despite the limited number of products on the menu, customers can't get enough of the tasty but healthy shakes that are on offer." Questions 176-180 refer to the following brochure and e-mail.
176. Who most likely is the lecture series intended for? 177. In the brochure, the word "through" in paragraph 1, line 5, is closest in meaning to 178. What most likely will be discussed at the lecture on February 10? 179. According to Mr. Patterson, whose lecture must be rescheduled? 180. What is Ms. Flores instructed to do on a website? Questions 181-185 refer to the following e-mail and list.
Package | Total Fee | Location | Notes |
Diamond | %5,500 | Hardy Theater | Everything from the Emerald package, plus a live string quartet |
Emerald | $4,300 | Zenith Park | Everything from Ruby package, plus photo and video shoots |
Ruby | $3,300 | Country Springs Hotel | Everything from the Sapphire package plus decorated tables and beautiful flowers |
Sapphire | $1,750 | Jubilee Garden | Buffet lunch and a variety of beverages |
181. What can be inferred about Ms. Russell? 182. Who most likely is Ms. Bennett? 183. What is suggested about all the locations on the list? 184. What information is Ms. Russell asked to provide? 185. What package would probably best suit Ms. Russell's needs? Questions 186-190 refer to the following e-mails.
186. What is the purpose of the first e-mail? 187. What package option most likely fits Ms. Hall's needs best? 188. What information is not needed for a final price? 189. What is indicated in Emily Hall's e-mail? 190. Why does Emily Hall want to know about the vegetables that will be available throughout the year? Questions 191-195 refer to the following notice and e-mails.
191. Where would the notice most likely be found? 192. What is indicated about the jars? 193. According to the notice, what is NOT mentioned as advice for customers? 194. In the e-mail to Mr. Hester, what additional gift does Castelli offer? 195. Castelli is sending the vouchers for a several reasons; what is NOT one of them? Questions 196-200 refer to the following form, memo and notice.
196. Why was the inspection conducted? 197. Why has Polito's Pizza been charged a fine? 198. What does Mr. Kluck ask his employees to do? 199. What will happen if an employee fails to sign the work checklist? 200. Based on Polito's Checklist, what can we infer about K.P.? Your quiz is running out of time! few seconds are remaining.
