1.

An individual … works in an organization is likely to need to communicate with

stakeholders and peers.
A. which C. who
B. those D. this

2. First quarter revenue … $45.1 billion from $44.7 billion a year earlier.
A. enlarged C. decreased
B. ensured D. rose to

3. Despite … four years of experience in software programming, Mr. Jones has not used a
word processing program before.
A. have C. has had
B. having D. have had

4. The first hand-held cell phone … John F. Mitchell in 1973.

A.are demonstrating C. were demonstrated by
B. was demonstrated D. was demonstrated by

5. One month ago, Andrea Choi … the Choi Economic Research Center at Upton University.
A. to establish C. established
B. was established D. establishes

6. My brother… me to school yesterday when our car hit a motorcycle.

A. drove C. drives
B. is driving D. was driving

7. The students and the teachers …a meeting to discuss activities during the vacation.
A. having C. have had
B. are having D. have been had

8. At …food restaurants, we can eat quite a lot without having to pay a fortune.
A. quick C. rush
B. last D. fast

9. Before you… someone of stealing your pencil case, make sure it isn’t just lost.
A. accuse C. accrue
B. assist D. accelerate

10. The agreement …the two corporations will enable both companies to expand their
businesses.
A. below C. around
B. between D. above

11. Rebecca thinks television is a waste of time, so he …her children watch TV.
A. won’t let C. didn’t let
B. letting D. will let

12. Mr. Collin’s group has asked…more time to finish their annual report.
A. for C. from
B. at D. by

13. Adequate storage space is very important to companies…large quantities of materials.

A. produces C. producing
B. produced D. produce

14. If the cost of raw materials rises, it …the price of the finished product.
A. will affect C. is affecting
B. to affect D. affected
15. A Malawi woman… with HIV five years ago is expecting a baby now.
A. who faces C. who has faced
B. which was facing D. where she faced

16. The future of our company depends on finishing the … quickly.

A. project C. prospect
B. probation D. procedure

17. The company rules are established to increase morale and ….

A. profits C. profitable
B. profited D. profiteer

18. My grandparents used to consume a healthy food so they …healthy.

A. remark C. refine
B. reimburse D. remain

19. The supervisors decided to delay…until they could fill the entire order.
A. ship C. shipper
B. shipped D. shipment

20. A banquet is being held in honor of the governor ... political framework is admired by all
people in our country.
A. who C. which
B. whom D. whose

21. The class is planning …mountain climbing activities at the end of this semester.
A. had C. to have
B. have D. has

22. Although the assistant manager will be transferred next week, the personnel office has not
yet found a replacement for….
A. she C. herself
B. her D. hers

23. The music hall is supported largely by…donations from local companies.
A. tolerant C. generous
B. thorough D. capable

24. All passengers are…to fill out a customs declaration form before leaving the plane.
A. appealed C. instructed
B. remarked D. submitted

25. Many people are interested in sending information by email and they stop …a letter.
A. using C. use
B. to use D. uses

26. I would like to postpone the conference call until both analysts has sent us their
A B C D
conclusions.

27. One problem with all languages are they are full of irregularities.
A B C D

28. The assembly instructions will provide you all the information you needful.
A B C D
29. The financial statement will reflected our difficulty if we do not change our accounting
A B C D
year.

30. Manhattan residents usually prefer less populous areas when he go on vacation.
A B C D

31. If it rained in the afternoon, the travelers will cancel their trips.
A B C D

32. The news center will have been moved soon as the reception area near completion.
A B C D

33. The company uses a telephones answering service of normal working hours.
A B C D

34. The accountant did everything he could to avoid making an mistake with the figures.
A B C D

35. Although the reception was scheduled for 9 A.M, the band does not arrive until after 10.
A B C D

36. The three childhood friend later went everywhere together, including vacations at the
A B C D
beach.

37. Most employee have requested that their paychecks be mailed to their homes.
A B C D

38. Mr.William, the president of Megan Electronics have had a very successful year.
A B C D

39. Our new personnel manager needs everybody to assist her with the briefly board
A B C D
presentation.

40. Many visitors were lining the streets to watching the parade.
A B C D

41. Tomorrow the senior staffs will receive annual bonuses from her manager.
A B C D

42. They stopped along the road to watch the color birds feeding in the swamp.
A B C D

43. The new policy on vacation time reduced absenteeism significant.

A B C D

44. Government agencies are being pressured to conduct itself more like the private sector.
A B C D

45. She wanted to find out for herself when the Norwegian fjords were like.
A B C D

46. Now is the time to modernize our office system for greater efficiently.
A B C D

47. The community asked the Township Committee to built a center for senior citizens.
A B C D
48. When Mrs. Stephine is young, it was said she was an inventive and loyal staff.
A B C D

49. Sara usually puts on black shoes but now she wears white trainers.
A B C D

50. Natural adhesives is primarily of animals and vegetables origin.

A B C D

Take Care of Your Heart

High blood pressure indicates the heart is working too hard to pump the blood throughout
the body. Eventually, in an attempt to keep the blood flowing, thee heart muscle enlarges. Unless
blood pressure is lowered, the heart may dilate and stop beating altogether. Ironcally,
hypertension also cause blood vessels to thicken, further increasing resistance and elevating
bloodd pressure. This process, known as reactive arteriosclerosis, jeopardizes the entire
cardiovascular system.
Under these cicumstances, everybody is potentially at risk for heart disease, stroke , and
kidney failure. When people suffer from hypertension, the effects ae subtle and they are usually
not aware of it. That is why regular check-up are necessary. In the event of high blood pressure,
doctor and patient must work together to ensure that the patient works to (1) reduce blood
pressure quickly and safely, (2) change lifestyles to eliminate stress, (3) maintain correct weight,
(4) eat the right food, and (5) ensure proper vitamin intake, by capsule if necessary.
Hypertension, the “ silent killer “, is the major heart problem facing adults today. Caught
in time, it can be treated and its threat can be greatly reduced.

51. According to the passage, when does a heart muscle enlarge?

A. When it must strain to pump blood to the entire body.
B. When a person exercises too much
C. When a person does not get proper vitamins
D. When it is about to stop beating

52. Why is hypertension referred to as the “silent killer”?

A. Because it makes no noise
B. Because it is often not recognized by doctors
C. Because people do not know they have it
D. Because it accompanies other diseases that are more readily recognized

53. What does it mean if a person has high blood pressure?

A. He needs to change his diet. C. His heart is working too hard.
B. He is getting old. D. His heart is weak.

54. According to the passage, what causes “reactive arteriosclerosis”?

A. Kidney failure C. An enlarged heart muscle
B. Hypertension D. High blood pressure

To : All employees
From : Clayton T. Barnes, President
Re : Closing of facility

As of the end of this fiscal year, the Clarkson distribution facility will permanently cease doing
business. All operations will be relocated to the Silent Springs plant.
Personnel at salary grade 7 and below will not be relocated. If you fall within that category, you
will be paid through June 30, the end of the fiscal year, or, in the case of workers held over to
close down the building, through October 30. No new order will be received after June 30. All
released employees will receive two weeks’ severance pay and time off to seek employment.
All personnel at salary grade 8 and above will remain in place and report to the Silent Springs
facility on November 1. At the time you will receive your future assignments.
All company directors are concerned that this facility must close and people will lose jobs.
However, the recession, which has caused a sharp decline in sales, leaves us no alternative.

We wish each of you luck and prosperity in your future endeavors.

55. When will the plant stop taking orders?

A. At the end of the fiscal year C. On October 31
B. At the end of the calendar year D. Not specified

56. What will the people who are being laid off receive?
A. One weeks’ pay C. One month’s pay
B. Two weeks’ pay D. Time off with pay until the plant closes

57. The word salary in “Personnel at salary grade 7 and below will not be relocated” (3rd line)
has closest meaning to….
A. payment C. wage
B. cost D. account

58. Why does the company close the facility?

A. There is the recession time B. The company will open a subsidiary
B. It has another facilities D. They want to seek new employees

“Thailand will produce smaller crops. In the central and northern areas, and the southern part,
there will be decreased production because of water limitations” Dr. Craig David, one of the
authors of BBC report, said during a brief visit to the territory yesterday. Famine could result
because of the demands of feeding the population- particularly if it grows- and the diminished
productivity of the land. “It looks very difficult for the world as a whole” he said.

59. Who is Dr. Craig David?

A. BBC’s reporter C. BBC report’s author
B. famous author D. Famine specialist

60. What is the factor causing decreasing crops in Thailand?

A. Land productivity C. Product’s demands
B. Agriculture growth D. Water limitations

61. It can be inferred from the text that…..

A. water limitation is causing famine
B. smaller crops production only happen in southern part
C. famine is caused by Enhancement of feeding demand
D. decreasing crops is not serious problem

Seychelles is one of the most beautiful destinations, famous for having the
world’s best beaches. If you’re into relaxation, Seychelles has everything
you will ever need. Enjoy hours on the uncrowded sandy beaches, or snorkel in
the crystal clear waters. If you are more of the active type, there are many
excursions and activities to choose from like hikes through ancient tropical
forests and nights at the casino. For more information, go to
www.seychelles.travel.com and book your trip today!

62. What is Seychelles famous for?

A. Destination C. Water
B. Beaches D. Casino
63. Where can you hike?
A. In the tropical forest C. In sandy
beaches
B. At he casino D. In the
mountain

64. Where can you find more information?

A. On their website C. In the
travel agent
B. On your trip D. In the
brochure

A subsidiary of the Russian PB Group, PB Cable and Machinery, Ltd., had completed
construction of a power-cable plant in Istanbul. The $27 million plant is 48% owned by local
partner Buyuk Power and Water Machine Co., 47% owned by PB Cable and Chorny Electrical,
and 5% by PB Group. The plant has an annual production capacity of 6,800 tons of cable. It will
produce power cables with a capacity from 220 volt to 40KV. PB Group officials say they expect
domestic cable sales to reach $25 million by 1999.

65. Who is the biggest investor?

A. PB Group C. Buyuk power & Water Machine Company
B. PB Cable and Chorny Electrical D. PB Cable and Machinery, Ltd.

66. How many cables does the plant produce every year?
A. More than 6000 tons C. More than 5000 tons
B. Less than 4000 tons D. 25 million cables

67. What is being produced?

A. Heavy machinery C. Electrical power
B. Water filtration devices D. Power cables

68. What is the purpose of the news item?

A. To protest foreign ownership. C. To announce a new factory.
B. To hold investors accountable. D. To explain Russian-Turkish business relations

June 2018
Attention all parents
Do you want your 3-6 year old children to be better readers?
If your answer is yes, then you must send them to join out our program and discover how well
your little ones can read.
Duration : 3 months or app, 60 meetings , 60 minutes (can be started at any time)
Time : flexible
Fee : $60,00 per months (free registration fee this month only)
Registration: $ 2,00
Get your registration form at our office :
Leicester St. 34, Perry New York

69. If a child registered to join the program starting on September, how much money do his
parents have to pay till he graduates?
A. $ 182,00 C. $ 62,00
B. $ 72, 00 D. $ 192,00

70. In what monthcan parent register their children without paying for registration fee?
A. June C. August
B. July D. September
71. Who can cover the program based on the advertisement?
A. Aisyah, a seven-year-old girl
B. Yusuf, a two and half –year-old boy
C. Yunus, a six and half –year-old boy
D. Zulaikah, a four-year-old girl

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72. What is the purpose of the letter?

A. To advertise a new publication C. To correct a billing
error
B. To encourage subscription renewal D. To request a donation

73. How often is Theater Digest published?

A. Once a month C. Twice a
year
B. Every two month D. Once a year

74. What is mentioned about the website?

A. It provides access to others theater-related website
B. It offers additional information on stories printed in Theater
Digest
C. It contains information about competitions for readers
D. It can be used for online payments

To : Josh <josh@gmail.com>
From : William <william@gmail.com>
Date and Time : May 25th, 2018
Subject : joining course plan

Dear Jody,
Thanks for the e-mail that you sent a week ago. Sorry for writing back so late because I’ve been
very busy from all the school’s assignment. There is so much to do because the new semester has
just started! It is interesting to read about your plan in joining a course to improve your
English this semester. If you don’t mind I would like to suggest you a course to join. It is Oak
Tree, a homey education center. It’s a place not only to improve your skill in English but also to
have a music lesson. You can have English and music lesson in one place, as I know you have
good talent in language and music. If you want to know more about it, I am ready to take you
there. Just contact me!
Sincerely,

William

75. What is Oak Tree?

A. A music course C. An English education center
B. A homey education center D. An English institution.

76. What does Jody want to do this semester?

A. Improve his English C. Work at school
B. Have a music lesson D. Join Oak Tree

77. The word there in “If you want to know more about it, I am ready to take you there.”,refers
to ….
A. language and music center C. music lesson
B. Oak Tree D. education center.

78. The word assignment in “I’ve been very busy from all the school’s assignment” has closest
in meaning to….
A. task C. job
B. research D. submission

Softwind's technical support staff provides free telephone assistance to registered Softwind users,
In order to receive this free assistance, you must first register your product with Softwind. To do
this, till in the enclosed registration card, including the name of the retail outlet where you
purchased this product. Softwind will then send you a personal identification number (PIN),
which must be supplied to support staff whenever you request assistance. Registering your
product will also enable us to send you timely information on updates and future releases. Before
calling technical support, please try to find the answer to your question in the handbook that
accompanies this product. In particular, we recommend that you check the section on frequently
asked questions that begins on page 2155.

79. Who were these instructions written for?

A. Technical support staff C. Retail sales personnel
B. Softwind engineers D. Softwind customers

80. What information is necessary in order to register this product?

A. The name of the store that sold the product
B. The user's personal identification number
C. The dates of future releases
D. The user's forwarding address

81. How can you receive a PIN?

A. By requesting one from support staff C. By mailing in the registration card
B. By telephoning technical support D. By signing up for one at a retail outlet

82. What should you do first if you have a problem with the product?
A. Read the manual C. Telephone technical support
B. Change your PIN D. Request updated instructions

From: Marcella Palma (Marcella_palma@allengineering.com)

To: J. William (Jacob_william@allengineering.com)
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 20- 4:12 p.m.
Subject: Rebecca Schascev, Ukranian engineer
Dr. Rebecca Schascev will be visiting our company on Tuesday, March 23rd. I would like you to
prepare a program for her. She will arrive in the morning before noon. Please start with lunch in
the cafeteria and then show her your department. Like you, she has done research on the effects
of earthquakes on bridge construction.

83. Who will be the visitor’s guide?

A. No one C. Marcella Palma
B. Rebecca Schascev D. J. William

84. When will she arrive?

A. Before 12:00 C. After lunch
B. At noon D. In the evening

85. What is her chief area of interest?

A. Designing bridges C. Touring the department
B. Eating lunch D. Visiting

If you had a good experience today, why not sign up for a membership?
As a member of Jersey Shore Botanical Gardens, your money will support new exhibits and
educational programs for all ages, from students in Elementary and high school to adults. The
basic membership includes unlimited free admission to the gardens, a five percent rebate on all
Herds in the Green Thumb gift Shop, a special preview of exclusive exhibits, a free monthly
newsletter, and discount prices for our novel classes on gardening and flower arrangement. To
enroll today, fill out an enrollment form at the information desk, to the right side of the elevators.
Get your membership today!
86. Why was this notice posted?
A. To increase sales to a new exhibit C. To highlight some items on sale
B. To list the attractions at the gardens D. To promote membership at the gardens
87. Which of these is not the benefit of the membership?
A. A free membership for your spouse C. Rebates at the gift shop
B. Discounts on instructional courses D. Monthly newsletter
88. What would be the most logical place for this advertisement?
A. On the Jersey Shore Botanical Gardens website
B. On a flyer at a gardening store
C. Near the exit of the Jersey Shore Botanical Gardens
D. In a gardening magazine

To: Linda, James, Keiko, Fernanda, and Marc

Please note that I will be away for two weeks starting next Monday as I will
be at the Graphic Designers Association Convention for the first four days and
then on vacation for the rest. If you have any questions or concerns about our
current projects during my absence, Jacob will be taking over for me, so
please direct all questions to him. I will be it is an URGENT matter, you can
still contact me by voicemail or email. I will be checking massages daily the
convention and event. Other day after that. Have a great couple off weeks, and
I will see you all when I get back!

Sonia

89. Why will Sonia be away?

 A. For designing graphic C. For international meeting
B. For the projects D. For a conference and
vacation

90. What should they do if it is emergency?

A. Leave a message on her email C. Call Sonia
B. Ask Jacob D. Take over her

In October, Markel On-line acquired Peptel Visual of Berlin, one of Europe’s leading educational
software companies. The deal calls for Markel ( a $ 49 million Toronto-based company) to pay
$5 million up front for Peptel and as much as $5 million more over the next few years, depending
on the German company’s performance. Peptel posted $4.2 million in sales last year.

91. If Peptel performs well, what is the largest total price Markel will have to pay?
A. $4.2 million C. $10 million
B. $5 million D. $49 million

92. Peptel is based in….

A. Canada C. Great Britain
B. The United states D. Germany

93. What field are these companies in?

A. Computer software C. Visual Arts
B. Postal Service D. Toy manufacturing

94. How much did Peptel post the previous year?

A. $4.2 million C. $10 million
B. $5 million D. $49 million

95. When did Markel On-Line acquire Peptel Visual of Berlin?

A. January C. September
B. March D. October

FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY

February 4 – March 11 – April 15 April 16 – April 24 May 27 – June 12 Bath,

February 24 Bonn, Budapest, Hungary Hannover, Germany England
Germany International Furniture Fair Art and Antiques Fair
International Computer
International Exhibit
Jewelery Trade Fair March 12 – March 20 April 14 – April 21 Basel,
Milan, Italy Switzerland
Automobile Show European Watch Fair

March 15 – March 18
Guangzou, China
International Shoe Fair

March 20 – March 25
Moscow, Russia
International Textile Fair

96. What does this calendar list?

A. Trade shows C. Sport competitions
B. Musical events D. A tour itinerary
97. Which event does not take place in Europe?
A. Automobile Show C. Art and Antiques Fair
B. International Shoe Fair D. International Jewelry Trade Fair

98. If you were a buyer from a dress manufacturer, where should you go in March?
A. Budapest C. Moscow
B. Bonn D. Hannover

99. If you were an IT specialist, when should you go to Bath?

A. February C. April
B. March D. May

100. For how long will the Russia International Textile Fair be held?
A. A week C. Three days
B. Three months D. Five days