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CONTENTS
The TOEIC~ Listening Section

Part 1 Picture Description 7
Type 1 - Location Questions 8
Type 2 - Action Questions 10
Type 3 - Situation Questions 12
Type 4 - Similar-Sounding Word Questions 14
Sample Test 16
Part 2 Questions and Responses 23

Type 1 - Who Questions 24
Type 2 - When Questions 25
Type 3 - Where Questions 26
Type 4 - What Questions 27
Type 5 - How Questions 28
Type 6 - Why Questions 29
Type 7 - Yes/No Questions 30
Type 8 - Choice Questions 31
Type 9 - Statements 32
Sample Test 33
Part 3 Short Conversations 37

Type 1 - Who Questions 38
Type 2 - When Questions 39
Type 3 - Where Questions 40
Type 4 - What Questions 41
Type 5 - How Questions 42
Type 6 - Why Questions 43
Type 7 - Which Questions 44
Sample Test 45
Part 4 Short Talks 51

Type 1 - Main Idea Questions 52
Type 2 - Fact and Detail Questions 53
Type 3 - Inference Questions 54
Type 4 - Cause and Effect Questions 55
Sample Test 56
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The TOEIC~ Reading Section

Part 5 Incomplete Sentences 65
Type 1 - Vocabulary Questions 66
Type 2 - Grammar Questions 71
Sample Test 79
Part 6 Incomplete Texts 83

Theme 1 - Banking and Finance................................................. 84
Theme 2 - Marketing 85
Theme 3 - Hospitality 86
Theme 4 - Office 87
Theme 5 - Shopping 88
Theme 6- Transportation 89
Theme 7- Health 90
Theme 8- Telephone 91
Theme 9- Travel 92
Theme 10 - Mail 93
Theme 11 - Insurance 94
Theme 12 - Meetings 95
Sample Test 96
Part 7 Reading Comprehension 99

Type 1 - Main Idea Questions 100
Type 2 - Fact and Detail Questions 101
Type 3 - Inference Questions 102
Type 4 - Cause and Effect Questions 103
Sample Test 104
Practice Test
Practice Test 1 .. 121
Practice Test 2 171
Transcripts and Answer Key

Transcripts 222
Answer Key 232
Answer Sheets 236
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Picture
1 Description
Strategies
This section of the TOEICI!ll checks how well you can describe the given
picture. First, identify what the picture focuses on, and then try to think of
vocabulary related to it. Using that, try to form a possible statement that
you think is appropriate for the picture. Note that no inferences are needed.
In other words, if something is not clear from the picture, do not assume it
is true simply because it seems reasonable. The correct answer should
describe what can clearly be seen in the picture.
Test-taking Tips
,/ Don't read the directions for this section unless it is your first time taking
the test.
,/ Preview the picture before you hear the statements.
,/ Determine the focus or main idea of the picture; ignore minor elements
of the picture. Remember the correct answer always describes the main
action or subject of the picture and is always in the present continuous
or simple present tense.
,/ When listening to the statements, eliminate obviously wrong answers.
This will help you guess quickly, if you are not sure.
Question Types
Type 1 - Location Questions
Type 2 - Action Questions
Type 3 - Situation Questions
Type 4 - Similar-Sounding Word Questions
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Question Type 1
Type 1 Location Questions

Type 2 Action Questions
Location Questions
Type 3 Situation Questions
Type 4 Similar-Sounding
Word Questions
Questions of this sort often deal with the position of one person or thing in relation
to someone or something else, so you should pay careful attention to the
prepositions used in the statements you hear. Following is a list of some common
prepositions for the location category:
above, against, among, at, at the back of, at the end of, atop, before,
behind, below, beneath, between, by, close to, in, inside, in front of,
near, next to, on, on top of, over, under
Look at the following picture and the sentences next to it. Each sentence contains
a commonly used preposition for location. In this example, all four sentences are
possible. Of course, in the sample test question below, there is only one correct
answer.
He is sitting at the The woman is standing

kitchen table. next to the man.
The banner is hanging

behind the woman.
There is a cake on
the table.
The woman is ------- the man.
Focus on:
woman
(A) There is a vase of flowers on the table.
man (8) The cake is between the man and the woman.
eatillg (C) The woman is next to the man.
flowers (D) The man is eating cake in the kitchen.
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1. Focus on:
papers Type 3 Situation Questions
lelepllolle Type 4 Similar-Sounding
Word Questions
desk
compuler
on
TRANSCRIPTS
There are a lot of papers ------- the desk.
1. (A) There is a telephone on
the woman's desk.
(B) The woman is sitting
behind the computer.
2. Focus on: (C) The woman is inside a
store.
suitcase (0) There are a lot of papers
conveyor belt on the desk.
on
2. (A) The plane has arrived at
airporl the airport.
(B) The man's suitcase is on
the conveyor belt.
(C) A man is meeting his
friend at the airport.
(0) The man is looking in his
The man's suitcase is ------- the conveyor belt.
new suitcase.
3. (A) There is a helicopter

above the city.
(B) The pilot is landing in the
3. Focus on: city.
(C) There are two pilots in
above
the helicopter.
helicopter (0) The helicopter is
-pttor between the cities.
city 4. (A) There is no passenger

in the car.
(B) A passenger is getting in
the car.
(C) The car is parked on the
There is a helicopter ------- the city. sidewalk.
(0) There are many people
on the comer of the street.
4. Focus on:
passerlger
on the corner
people
street
There are many people ------- the corner of the street.

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Question Type 2

Action Questions
Word Questions
Keep in mind that the correct answer to a question of the action category can be
in either the active or the passive form. The active form is usually a statement in
the present continuous (Le., be + V-ing). The passive is composed of be + V-ed
participle of the main verb. Following is a list of common action verbs:
i. active
cleaning, crossing, cutting, drawing, drinking, eating, holding, jogging,

listening, loading, (un)locking, making, packing, playing, pouring, pulling,
pushing, selling, setting, sitting, speaking, stretching, sweeping, talking,
typing, walking, watching, watering, working, wrapping, writing
ii. passive
being + cleaned, cleared, displayed, dug up, handed, locked, painted,

planted, piled, seNed, set up, towed, walked, washed, watered, wrapped
a commonly used action verb in either the active or passive form.
The woman is The man is holding

picking up some the door open for
books. the woman.
The door is being

People are waiting to opened by the man.
enter the building.
The woman is ------- some books.
Focus on:
books (A) People are waiting for a bus.
(B) The woman is picking up some books.
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(e) The woman is being helped by the woman.
picking up (0) A big pile of books is displayed.
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1. Focus on:
sloppillg Type 3 Situation Questions
worn Type 4 Similar-Sounding
Word Questions
helmet
TRANSCRIPTS
A helmet is ------- by the rider.
1. (A) The rider is holding a
helmet.
(B) The rider is stopping his
motorcycle.
(C) A helmet is being worn by
2. Focus on:
the rider.
taught (0) The motorcycle is being
teacher carried by the rider.
students 2. (A) The class is chatting.

chatting (B) The teacher is asking
the student to stand up.
(C) The student is teaching
the teacher.
(0) The students are being
taught by the teacher.
The students are ------- by the teacher.
3. (A) A woman is being walked
along the platform.
(B) A woman is walking
along the platform.
3. Focus on: (C) The train is being driven
by a woman.
walking
(0) The woman is getting on
platform the train.
woman
4. (A) The map is being folded
1rairr by the man and woman.
(B) They are driving a car.
(C) The man and woman
are looking at a map.
(0) The car is being driven
A woman is ------- along the platform. fast.
4. Focus on:
map
looking
-car
The man and woman are -•...• - at a map.
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Question Type 3

Situation Questions
Word Questions
This category asks about the condition of things in the picture. With the two
categories below, you should try identifying what the picture focuses on and
imagining a description of the picture before the statements are read. Following is
a list of common adjectives for the situation category:
i. past participle forms used as adjectives
arranged, broken, chained, cleared, closed, crowded, crushed, deserted,

displayed, equipped, (un)loaded, locked, occupied, parked, piled, posted,
scattered, seated, spread, stacked, tied
ii. adjectives
asleep, beautiful, bent, bright, clean, dark, dirty, empty, flat, full, happy,
heavy, high, light, long, open, rainy, round, tall, sad, straight, wet
a commonly used adjective.
The car tire is flat. The street is

deserted.
The door is open.
The man is seated The car is parked by

on the ground. a tree.
The car has a ------- tire.
Focus on:
flat (A) The man is asleep.
(B) The car has a flat tire.
tire
(e) The car door is closed.
aballdolled (0) There is an abandoned car in the street.
car door
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Type 1 Location Ouest ions

1. Focus on:
flowers Type 3 Situation Questions
hanging Type 4 Similar-Sounding
Word Ouestions
pots
-root-
TRANSCRIPTS
The ------- pots have flowers in them.
1. (A) The flowers are growing
between two houses.
(B) The benches are in front
of the pretty flowers.
(C) The hanging pots have
2. Focus on:
flowers in them.
seated (0) There are lots of flowers
woman on the roof of the house.
1rnTJT 2. (A) The car is parked by a

barn.
(B) A man is driving the car.
(C) A woman is seated on
the car.
(0) The car has broken
down.
A woman is ------- on the car.
3. (A) The mail box is full of
newspapers.
(B) A man is delivering mail.
(C) The mail box is open.
3. Focus on: (0) The mail box is closed.
mail box 4. (A) The glasses are broken.

closed (B) The sinks are full of
-uperr water.
(C) The sinks are empty.
(0) The water is hot.
The mail box is -------.
4. Focus on:
sink
full
-nut"
The sinks are ------- of water.
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Question Type 4

Similar-Sounding Word Questions
Word Questions
Incorrect choices often include words that sound similar to the key words of the
correct answers. You might wish to keep a journal of similar-sounding words that
sometimes confuse you. Examples of words that might easily be confused include:
i. words that have little sound difference, such as walk and work, or
that rhyme, such as station and nation.
ball/bowl lean/learn pine/fine talk/take

bike/hike light/right player/prayer there/they're
clean/lean lock/rock playing/plane try/tie
coachlcouch low/row pool/pull wait/weigh
hitting/fitting mail/rail poor/four walk/work
just/adjust meal/wheel possible/impossible west/rest
lake/rake on the/under rag/bag wheel/will
lamp/ramp peach/speech selling/sailing
lawlraw peel/pill shoppinglchopping
ii. words with the same root, prefix, or suffix, such as example/examine
agree/disagree relay/delay tie/untie

appear/disappear reread/relayed tire/retire
close/enclose rest/arrest type/retype
extract/exhale similar/dissimilar underworked/underused
just/adjust terrible/terrific undrinkable/unthinkable
a commonly confused word.
The woman is The man is taking a

holding a ball. photo.
There is a bowl on The woman is talking

the desk. on the telephone.
The woman is
sitting by a lamp.
The lamp is on the
woman's right.
The woman is ------- on the phone.
Focus on: (A) The woman is holding a bowl.

talking (8) The woman is talking on the phone.
-trowt (C) The woman is taking the photo.
(0) The man is talking on the phone.
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,. Focus on:
man
caDell Word Quesllons
coaching
sillillg
The man is ------- the woman. 1. (A) The man is sitting on a

couch.
(B) The man is coaching the
woman.
(C) The woman is leaning.
Focus on: (0) The woman is standing
2.
selling next to a couch.
sailing 2. (A) The man is sailing.

watcliing (B) The man is watching a
sale.
(C) The man is selling
watches.
(0) The man is tired.
3. (A) There is a lamp in front

The man is ------- watches. of the hut.
(B) The ramp leads to the
sea.
(C) There is a ramp in front
of the hut.
Focus on: (0) The sky is getting
3. cloudy.
ramp
1aTnp"" 4. (A) The man is weighing a
train.
-seer
(B) The man is waiting for a
hut train.
(C) The man is holding a tray.
(0) It is starting to rain.
There is a ------- in front of the hut.
4. Focus on:
waiting
weighing
"tray"
The man is ------- for a train.
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Sample Test: PART 1

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PART 1
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Transcripts: PART 1
1. (A) The man is sleeping at his desk.
(8) The man is typing at his desk.
(C) The man is attending a meeting.
(0) The man is drinking tea.
2. (A) There are TVs stacked up on the shelves.

(8) There is a microwave oven tacked up on the wall.
(C) There are microwave ovens on the shelves.
(0) There are many books on the shelves.
3. (A) The man is standing in front of some picture frames.

(8) The man is selling fans.
(C) The man is standing beside a bus stop.
(0) The man is satisfied with a fan.
4. (A) The woman is buying vegetables.

(8) The man is going grocery shopping.
(C) The woman is selling vegetables.
(0) The woman is buying shoes.
5. (A) The woman is carrying a suitcase.

(8) The woman is folding her umbrella.
(C) An umbrella is being held by the woman.
(0) The man is sleeping.
6. (A) The woman is getting in a taxi.

(8) The woman is talking to the driver.
(C) The woman is being called.
(0) The woman's arm is held up.
7. (A) The woman is sitting beside a computer.

(8) The woman is sitting at a computer.
(C) The woman is sitting next to a computer.
(0) The woman is sitting at the back of a computer.
8. (A) The three men are happy.

(8) The three men are asleep.
(C) The three men look disappointed.
(0) The three men are angry.
9. (A) The man has dropped his jacket.

(8) The man is holding a briefcase.
(C) The man is sitting outside.
(0) There is a cat on the man's lap.
10. (A) The people are listening to the woman. 'r/ O~ :) 6

(8) The woman is reading a letter. 'r/ B 8 L
(C) The people are standing in a meeting room. 09:) 9
(0) The woman is attending a concert. 'r/ V 'r/ 8
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Questions and
2 Responses
Strategies
This section of the TOEIO!' checks whether you can make an appropriate
response to a given question. Consider in what respect the given responses
are appropriate for the question, and guess how the given incorrect choices
are inappropriate. Remember incorrect choices often contain a word or phrase
from the question, so don't be misled by mere repetition of words or phrases.
Test-taking Tips
.I Once you find a possible correct response, do not wait until all the choices
are spoken .
.I Check that there is no problem with tense and/or subject-verb agreement.
.I Keep in mind that wh-questions cannot be answered with yes or no .
.I When the question begins with a wh-word, be careful not to confuse the
word with something else. For example, how might be confused with
who or even where.
Question Types
Type 1 - Who Questions
Type 2 - When Questions
Type 3 - Where Questions
Type 4 - What Questions
Type 5 - How Questions
Type 6 - Why Questions
Type 7 - Yes/No Questions
Type 8 - Choice Questions
Type 9 - Statements
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Type 2
Type 3
Who Questions
When Questions
Where Questions
Question Type 1
Who Questions
Type 4 What Questions
Type 5 How Questions
Type 6 Why Questions Who questions usually ask about a persQn, a group, an organization, or a job title,
Type 7 Yes/No Questions Keep in mind that who questions are occasionally negative, as in Who is not coming
Type 8 Choice Questions
to the party?
Type 9 Statements
i) Who is your favorite writer?

GD
• Responses (A), (B), and (C) Correct responses:
contain relevant information: (A) I love Ernest Hemingway.
the name of a writer, and
(B) My favorite writer is Ernest Hemingway.
expressions that show
preference such as "love," (C) Ernest Hemingway. I admire him.
"favorite writer," and "admire."
• Responses (D) and (E) contain
Incorrect responses:
irrelevant information: the (0) My favorite painter is Picasso,
name of a painter, and a "yes" (E) Yes, I like Ernest Hemingway.
reply.
ii) Who didn't finish lunch?

• (A), (B), and (C) tell us who Correct responses:
didn't finish lunch: "I didn't
(A) I didn't.
(finish lunch)," "John didn't
(finish lunch)," and "It was (B) John didn't.
John (who didn't finish lunch)." (C) It was John .
• (D) answers the question "Who
didn't bring lunch?" while (E) Incorrect responses:
answers the question "Why?" (0) Nobody brought lunch.
(E) Because it tasted awful.
1. Whom did you get that message from?

(A) The manager of the payroll department.
(B) Yesterday, we talked about it.
(C) John didn't know about the message.
2. Whose jacket is that?

(A) It was made in China.
(B) It's made of cotton.
(C) It's mine.
3. Who didn't attend the meeting yesterday?

(A) John forgot about the meeting.
(B) It finished late.
(C) The personnel manager.
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Question Type 2
When Questions Type 1

Type 2
Type 3
Who Questions
When Ques\lons
Where Questions
When questions always ask about time. Therefore, look for time expressions such as Type 6 Why Questions
Type 7 Yes/No Questions
the following:
Type 9 Statements
during, at ... o'clock, ago, on Monday, at night, in the morning,

yesterday, next week, in a few days, when, by Friday, etc.
Note that it is sometimes possible to reply to a When question using When.
i) When did you get that message?

Incorrect responses: • While responses (A), (B), and
Correct responses:
(e) all contain time expressions,
(A) I got it yesterday. (0) I found it on the desk. (D) and (E) lack any time
(B) Yesterday morning. (E) I got it from the manager. reference.
(C) Three days ago.
ii) When would you like to have dinner?

Correct responses: Incorrect responses: • Again, (D), and (E) both lack
time expressions. (D) could be
(A) How about six o'clock? (0) How about at a Chinese restaurant? a good response to "Where
(B) Any time you are available. (E) No, thank you. I'm full. would you like to have dinner?"
(C) When all the guests arrive.
1. When did you get up this morning?

(A) At dawn.
(B) Yes, I got up early this morning.
(C) Because of a loud noise.
2. When do you think you can finish the report?

(A) I didn't think it was difficult.
(B) It will be done by the third.
(C) I'm looking forward to it.
3. When are you visiting the Hong Kong branch?

(A) I'm going in a few days.
(8) Yes, I am visiting it soon.
(C) I didn't go to Hong Kong this time.
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Question Type 3
Type 1 Who Questions

Type 2 When Questions
Where Questions
Type 3 Where Questions
Type 6 Why Questions Where questions almost always ask a location, and so often include prepositional
Type 7 Yes/No Questions phrases. Remember, however, that the preposition is occasionally omitted.
Type 9 Statements
i) Where did you get your hair cut?
Correct responses:
• Although (D) contains a (A) At the new salon next door .
prepositional phrase, "grocery (B) I went to Bill's.
store" is obviously not
(C) At Jill's, as usual.
appropriate for this question.
(E) does not tell us "where."
(D) At a grocery store.
(E) I got it cut too short.
ii) Where do we go from here?

• Responses (A), (B), and (e) are Correct responses:
all logical replies to someone
asking for directions. Responses
(A) Turn right and go three blocks.
(D) and (E) have no relation to (B) I think we make the next left.
the content of the question. (C) Well, let's take a look at the map.
(D) You're absolutely right.
(E) I don't know how to drive.
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1. Where is a shoe store near here?
(A) Leather shoes last longer.
(B) The shop has a large selection of shoes.
(C) Down the street, past the church.
2. Where's your new office?

(A) I'm in the cafeteria.
(B) On the fourth floor.
(C) It's too big.
3. Where do you usually buy your coffee?

(A) It's rather expensive these days.
(B) At a little store next to the supermarket.
(C) I don't drink coffee at work.
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Question Type 4
What Questions Type 1

Type 2
Who Questions
When Questions
The scope of what questions, regarding the type of information asked, is quite Type 6 Why Questions
broad. Attention should therefore be paid to the vocabulary and grammar in both Type 7 Yes/No Questions
the questions and the responses. Note that verb tenses and pronouns can be very
Type 9 Statements
important for making the correct choice.
i) What are these boxes for?

• The question asks about the
Correct responses: purpose or function of the boxes.
(A) They're for the books. However, (D) and (E) do not
(8) They are to be used as seats. address the function of the boxes.
Also, their tenses do not
(C) To keep old documents in. match the question.
(D) The box was going to be recycled.
(E) They were put there yesterday.
ii) What happened to your son?

• The key points to note in this
Correct responses:
question are "happened" (simple
(A) He sprained his ankle. past tense) and "son."
(8) He caught a cold walking in the rain. Response (D) is a future form
and therefore inappropriate.
(C) Nothing. Why do you ask? Response (E) is incorrect
because of the pronoun "her."
(D) He's about to start college.
(E) Nothing happened to her.
1. What time does the movie start?

(A) It will last about two hours.
(8) There is no theater here.
(C) I don't know. Let's look at the timetable.
2. What does your sister do?

(A) He works at a bank.
(8) She's a salesperson.
(C) She can help you any time you want.
3. What are you going to tell Mr. Runfeld when he calls?

(A) He is going to call this afternoon.
(8) I'll think of something to say, so don't worry.
(C) I couldn't answer the phone.
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Question Type 5

How Questions
Type 6 Why Questions There are three types of How questions:
• asking about the process by, or manner in, which something is done
Type 9 Statements e.g., How did you get here? How are you going to convince him?
• asking about the quality or condition of something
e.g., How is your soup? How is your father these days?
• combining how with an adjective or adverb to inquire about the degree or
quantity of something
e.g., How much time is left? How quickly did you finish?
GD i) How did you open this?

• Responses (A), (B), and (C) all Correct responses:
describe the process or manner Incorrect responses:
in which the speaker opened (A) I used Mike's key. (0) I opened it a few minutes ago.
an item. Response (D) answers (8) I just turned that handle. (E) We need a hammer.
"when" and (E) suggests the
(C) I had to pull quite hard.
item has not been opened yet.
ii) So, how is your teacher?

• The question requires a Correct responses:
response which talks about the
speaker's opinion of the (A) She's very strict. (0) He doesn't like French.
teacher's character or qualities. (8) I don't like him very much. (E) I met her last year.
Therefore, (D) and (E) are not (C) She knows her stuff.
appropriate choices.
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1. How would you like your coffee?
(A) No sugar, please.
(8) Yes, I would like coffee.
(C) I prefer coffee to tea.
2. How long have you been here?

(A) About three and a half years.
(8) It took three hours by bus.
(C) I'm fine. How about you?
3. How long does it take to get to the town center from here?
(A) There's a bus every thirty minutes.
(8) No more than 20 minutes, if the traffic is light.
(C) I'm driving to the town center tonight.
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Question Type 6
Why Questions Type 1

Type 2
Who Questions
When Questions
Why questions usually inquire about the cause or reason for something. They are Type 6 Why Questions
often found in the negative form. Remember that answers to these questions often Type 7 Yes/No Questions
include words like because or due to, but they may also simply state the reason.
Type 9 Statements
Be careful, though, if you hear Why don't you ... ? or Why don't we ... ?The question
may in fact be a suggestion rather than a request.
i) Why did the national team lose so badly?

• The response needs to be a
Correct responses:
reason why the team lost.
(A) They didn't prepare well enough. Response (D) gives us the result
(B) Because their best player was injured. of the game, and (E) would be
better suited as a response to a
(C) It was due to their inexperience. statement such as 'The national
team lost badly."
Incorrect respons.es:
(D) They lost 8-1.
(E) Better luck next time.
ii) Why don't we get together next week?

• Here the question is a suggestion
Correct responses:
or invitation to meet in the
(A) Sounds good. near future. Responses (A), (B),
(B) That's a great idea! and (C) all show acceptance of
the suggestion. Response (D)
(C) OK. How about Wednesday, then? would be appropriate after
meeting, while (E) has no
Incorrect responses: relation to the question.
(D) I didn't have the time.
(E) The plans have yet to be made.
1. Why do you think he didn't support our plan?

(A) I don't think so at all.
(B) He seems to dislike any new ideas.
(C) You're right about that.
2. Why was he late for school?

(A) It's not my fault.
(B) I think he took the wrong bus.
(C) School finished at 5:00.
3. Why didn't you tell me that he had resigned?

(A) I thought that you already knew.
(B) Yes, he resigned yesterday.
(C) Because it's a hot day.
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Type 1
Type 2
Who Questions
When Questions
Yes/No Questions
Type 6 Why Questions Yes/No questions will ask opinions or preferences, request something, make a
Type 7 Yes/No Questions suggestion, or make an offer. These are quite often, but not always, answered with
a yes or no. The questions usually begin with: Are, Is, Do, Does, Did, Can, Could,
Type 9 Statements
Have, Will, Would, May, Shall, or Should. They may also be in the form of tag
questions (e.g., You are coming with us, aren't you?).
i) Do you get up early?

• Response (D) "I hate getting Correct responses:
up early: is not a definitive
yes/no answer, and it is (A) Only on weekdays.
therefore inappropriate. While (B) Yes, on weekdays.
(E) is a "yes" reply, it doesn't
(C) Not really. I usually get up quite late.
answer the question asked here.
(D) I hate getting up early.
(E) Yes, I promise.
ii) You generally take a taxi to work, don't you?

• Note that it is possible to reply Correct responses:
with another question as in
(C). Check that the response (A) No, I usually take the subway.
matches the question- (D) is (B) I used to, but these days I can't afford it.
"Tong because it mentions (C) How did you know that?
time, not the mode of
transportation. In (E) the Incorrect responses:
reply mentions a bus, but the
question is about a taxi. (D) Sometimes it takes about 10 minutes.
(E) Yes, I often take a bus to work .
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1. Didn't you go to the book fair?

(A) Sure, if you want to.
(B) I did, but I didn't stay long.
(C) Yes, I didn't.
2. Are you going to attend the conference?

(A) I guess so.
(B) We were too late.
(C) From the 2nd to the 5th•
J. Could you show me how this fax machine works?

(A) It is a new fax machine.
(B) Of course. It's very simple.
(C) Has the fax already been sent?
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Choice Questions Type 1

Type 2
Who Questions
When Questions
Choice questions ask you to choose between two alternatives which are always Type 6 Why Questions
related to each other. Remember that these questions cannot be answered using
Type 8 Choice Questions.
yes or no. Look for the conjunction or in the questions.
Type 9 Statements
i) Will he be arriving tonight or tomorrow?

Correct responses: • The key words here are "arriving
(A) He will get in tonight at about 7:00. tonight or tomorrow." Response
(D) does not address the issue
(B) Tomorrow, according to his secretary. of choice, and (El does not
(C) He didn't say for sure. inform us as to whether "he"
will be arriving or not.
(0) Yes, he is going to be here.
(E) He will call us tomorrow.
ii) Have you finished the report, or are you still working on it?
• Responses (Al through (el all
Correct responses: refer to the degree of completion
(A) I should have it done by tonight. that the speaker has achieved,
(B) I need another week to complete it. so they are all suitable
responses. Responses (D) and
(C) I'm still tied up with it. (E) do not pertain to the
question in any way.
(0) I spoke to you yesterday.
(E) Yes, I certainly am .
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1. Are you going to buy a new computer or just continue using the old one?
(A) Neither. I'm going to lease one.
(B) Yes, I'd like one, thank you.
(C) That's impossible. I can't afford a new one.
2. Which do you prefer, the yellow T-shirt or the blue one?

(A) Yes, I like the blue one.
(B) Neither.
(C) Both of them are very cheap.
3. Is Joseph or Manuel going to present the proposal?

(A) Yes, they are going to make the presentation.
(B) Manuel said he would do it.
(C) Well, I'd like to, but I'm busy.
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Type 1
Type 2
Who Questions
When Questions
Statements
Type 6 Why Questions In some instances, the questiQn is not an actual question, but rather a statement
Type 7 YeslNo Questions to which you have to match an appropriate response. This could be a common
greeting or daily expression to which there is a set response in English. You will
Type 9 Statements
need to consider the context and draw upon logic to choose the correct reply.
i) I have a terrible headache.

• Expressions of concern or Correct responses:
sympathy are the most
appropriate choices here. (A) That's too bad. I hope it goes away.
(8) Why don't you take some aspirin?
(C) Maybe you should take a rest.
(D) That's wonderful news.
(E) It's getting cold, isn't it?
ii) I've been promoted to division head.

• Expressions that show pleasure Correct responses:
at the speaker's good news are
the most suitable choices here. (A) Congratulations! You deserve it.
(8) That's great. When do you start the position?
(C) Well, then we should celebrate.
(D) That's not my problem.
(E) When is the next meeting?
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1. I've put the accounting files on your desk.

(A) Thanks. I'll look at them later.
(8) I haven't phoned yet.
(C) It's going to be difficult to finish.
2. Thank you for taking the time to come here in person.

(A) There are many people in this branch.
(8) Don't mention it. It's my pleasure.
(C) What do you feel like eating?
3. I've arranged the meeting for three o'clock on Thursday.

(A) I don't enjoy meetings.
(8) I have had a lot of phone calls today.
(C) Good, I'll mark it on my planner.
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1. How long has he been gone? 10. Would you like tea or coffee?
(A) Until tomorrow. (A) It's fine, thanks.
(B) For half an hour. (B) Yes, please.
(C) Next week. (C) Coffee would be nice.
2. I'm afraid I can't hear you. 11. How many stories tall is that building?
(A) I'm sorry. I'll speak louder. (A) About thirty-five.
(B) Yes, I can come up now. (B) I read it already.
(C) I really can't say. (C) Yes, it's quite high.
3. Would you like to go now? 12. Did he fill out the form completely?
(A) In a few minutes. (A) He forgot to sign and date it.
(B) I go there every day. (B) Once in a while it loses its shape.
(C) I usually go by taxi. (C) Could I borrow your pen?
4. How often do they update the computers? 13. If you don't answer the letter, who will?
(A) Yes, they often do. (A) My assistant will.
(B) Two or three times a year. (B) Because I don't want to.
(C) About one or two weeks. (C) The answer is wrong.
5. Why did you turn the air conditioner on? 14. When does the sale finish?
(A) It isn't working very well. (A) Yes, it has finished.
(B) It's in good condition. (B) Office equipment is on sale.
(C) It's a little warm in here. (C) It runs until next Friday.
6. Didn't you used to work at Macy's with 15. Could you open these desk drawers for me?
Sarah Davis?
(A) I can't. They're stuck.
(A) When do we begin work? (B) Sure, you can close them.
(B) Yes, that's right. (C) It opens at four o'clock.
(C) I certainly do.
16. When does your subscription expire?

7. Who is responsible for this?
(A) In March.
(A) I don't have it. (B) For one year.
(B) I believe Susan is. (C) Twice a week.
(C) No, I'm not.
17. When do you want to discuss my memo?
8. I have a bit of a cold. (A) No, but I'll finish it by tomorrow.
(A) It's nearly spring. (B) I need to write several more pages.
(B) You should take it easy. (C) How about this afternoon?
(C) That's a wonderful idea.
18. Where is Brian Ivan's desk?
9. Whose briefcase is this? (A) It's at seven-fifty.
(A) It's my boss's. (B) It's over there, by the window.
(B) They're probably lost. (C) Certainly, just a moment.
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19. Why isn't this working? 25. Where's the best place to take a client for
lunch?
(A) Did you plug it in?
(B) Sure. It's really quite simple. (A) I usually go to the cafe on the corner.
(C) I'm on vacation. (B) I never eat lunch.
(C) Yes, but I have no clients this week.
20. What are you going to do with the old

computers? 26. Have you been able to reach Eric?
(A) I'm donating them to a school. (A) There's no approval.
(B) They are old, aren't they? (B) It's much too high.
(C) They are mine. (C) No, the line is busy.
21. Have you heard about the accident at the 27. Where can I find information on American
airport? engineering schools?
(A) I'll be taking the next flight. (A) The train schedule isn't posted.
(B) No, I haven't. What happened? (B) Why don't you try the library?
(C) We ran into each other this afternoon. (C) My application was rejected.
22. Is Brenda making an announcement 28. What time does the meeting begin?
tonight? (A) It's just a day late.
(A) I know she received an invitation. (B) I've been waiting an hour.
(B) The volume is a little low. (C) At 3 o'clock.
(C) I think she's waiting until tomorrow.
29. Have you seen Jill recently?
23. We're going to be late. (A) Yes, just yesterday.
(A) I don't have time. (B) She was recently hired.
(B) That's a good idea. (C) I don't know her very well.
(C) Let's call Mike and let him know.
30. Dolores Cohen is holding on line two. Can
24. Is this for Frank Green or Frank Venus? you take it?
(A) Why don't you ask him? (A) Yes, two o'clock sounds fine.
(B) I think it's for Mr. Green. (B) No. Ask her to call me back.
(C) No, it isn't. (C) I think it's time to let it go.
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Short
3 Conversations
Strategies
This section of the TOEIC@includes three- or four-part dialogs between two
people. First read the question along with the answer choices before the
dialogs begin. You should try to find key words and the main idea so you
can choose the correct statement quickly. Use your time wisely and preview
the next question.
Test-taking Tips
./ Don't be misled by mere repetition of a word or phrase from the text. All
answer choices have been mentioned in the text, so listen carefully to
how they are used in context.
./ Remember the following frequently asked questions: the conversation
topic, the relationship between people mentioned, the place in which
the conversation takes place, or the activity people are engaged in .
./ Try to listen for specific or suggested information: a specific time, a
length of time, frequency, reason, intention, or conclusion.
Question Types
Type 1 - Who Questions
Type 2 - When Questions
Type 3 - Where Questions
Type 4 - What Questions
Type 5 - How Questions
Type 6 - Why Questions
Type 7 - Which Questions
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Who
Type 1
Type 2
Who Questions
When Questions
Question Type 1
Questions
Type 6 Why Questions Who questions generally ask for information or details about a person, an organization,
Type 7 Which Questions or a job title. The answer is likely to contain a noun phrase.
(Man) Dinner's ready. Now we just have to wait for Sue and her new boyfriend.
(Woman) Your sister seems to have a new boyfriend every month. What happened
to Joe?
(Man) He moved to California.
(Woman) Really?
i) Who is coming to dinner?

• We can understand from the Correct answers: Incorrect answers:
conversation that the man's
sister is named Sue and that (A) The man's sister and her boyfriend (C) Someone from California
she has a new boyfriend whose (B) Sue and her boyfriend (0) The woman's ex-boyfriend
name we don't know. We also
know that they are both coming
(E) Joe and Sue
to dinner. Therefore, (A) and
(B) are both possible.
(Woman) Did you send the fax to the Springfield office?
(Man) Yes, and Andy Green said he had passed it on to his manager, Jeff.
(Woman) I hope he replies soon.
ii) Who works in the Springfield office?

• The content of the conversation Correct answers: Incorrect answers:
indicates that the man and
woman work in the same location. (A) Jeff and Andy Green (C) The woman
We understand that the (B) Andy Green and his manager (0) The man
Springfield office. is a separate
location where Jeff and Andy (E) Both the man and the woman
Green are both employed.
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1. (M) I've just made some coffee.
Would anyone like a cup?
(W) Not for me, but I'm sure
Frank will have some.
(M) Right. I'll take him a cup. I
pass his desk on the way to
mine.
2. (M) Where are the files for the

Brookfield account? I need to 1. Who will the man give a cup of coffee to?
read them before I leave tonight.
(W) I haven't seen them, but
(A) The woman (B) The people at their desks
you might want to ask someone (C) Frank (0) Frank and the woman
in the records office. I'd call
Janet or Sam if I were you.
(M) Hmm, you are probably 2. Who will the man call?
right. I don't know Janet, but
(A) The woman (B) His boss
Sam is always helpful. I have
his number on my desk. (C) Janet (0) Sam
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Question Type 2
When Questions Type 1 Who Questions

When questions focus on details about time. Therefore, you should listen for Type 6 Why Questions
words and expressions related to time such as at three o'clock, at two fifteen, on Type 7 Which Questions
Friday, on Thursday night, in the morning, in a few hours, two days ago, etc. These
questions can refer to a present, past, or future event. Note, also, that the answer
does not always include a preposition. • The time difference between
now and 8:45 is one and three
quarter hours (A). The man
(Man) The lecture starts at 8:45. We should have left already! We're going to be
states that the lecture starts at
late yet again. Why do you always wait until the last minute? 8:45; in other words a quarter
(Woman) What are you talking about? It's 7:00 now, and it only takes 30 minutes to nine, therefore (B) and (e)
are correct. It is 7:00 now. We
to get there. We still have plenty of time.
hear "30 minutes" but it refers
(Man) I know, but the best seats will be taken before we get there. I want to get to "how long," not "when."
a good seat so that I can hear the speakers well.
i) When does the lecture start?

• Although we hear the words
Correct answers: Incorrect answers: "hundred," "20 minutes," and
"9:00 a.m: in the conversation,
(A) In one and three quarter hours (0) 7:30
they do not refer to the meeting
(8) 8:45 (E) 8:30 time. We know it is 9:00 a.m.
(C) A quarter to nine (F) In thirty minutes now, and that the meeting
starts in 10 minutes, making
(A) and (B) appropriate choices.
(Woman) Why does the photocopier always jam when I'm in a hurry? I need to
make 100 copies of this before the meeting. This happens every time I WARM-UP TRANSCRIPTS
need something quickly. 1. (W) You are leaving on
(Man) Well, it's only 9:00 a.m. now. It'll only take about 20 minutes to make 100 Wednesday morning, aren't
copies. When do you need them? you? Have you remembered to
ask Mike to book a taxi to the
(Woman) Well, that's the problem. The meeting is supposed to start in 10 minutes.
airport?
(M) Oh, no. Actually, I'm leaving
ii) When does the meeting start? Wednesday afternoon, and
Patrick Byrne said he could
Correct answers: Incorrect answers: give me a ride. He has to deliver
(A) At 9:10a.m. (C) Hours something nearby. So I don't
need a taxi.
(8) In ten minutes (0) In 20 minutes (W) Well, I hope Patrick's on
(E) At 9:00 a.m. time. The last time he gave me
a ride, he was over half an
hour late.
2. (M) Did you hear that the
cafeteria is expanding its hours
of operation?
1. When is the man's flight? (W) No. To be honest, I never
go there because it's always
(A) Wednesday morning (8) In half an hour closed when I need something
(C) Wednesday afternoon (0) On time to eat.
(M) Right, well most people felt
the same way as you, so from
2. When will the cafeteria be closed? November 3" it is going to be
open from 8:00 to 3:00, and
(A) From 8:00 to 3:00 (8) From 3:00 to 6:00
then again from 6:00 to 9:00
(C) From 6:00 to 9:00 (0) From November 3'd p.m. It'll be a lot more
convenient.
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Question Type 3

Where Questions
Type 6 Why Questions Where questions mostly deal with a location, the position of something, or a place. Note,
Type 7 Which Questions
however, that the answer does not always include a preposition.
(Man) Why did you miss the meeting on Monday morning? I thought you were
• The woman had an accident
supposed to give a report.
over the weekend, so (E) is
impossible. She needed to have (Woman) Well, I had a bad accident over the weekend, so I had to take my car to
her car repaired Monday after Charlie's garage to get it fixed. He doesn't open until 9:00 a.m., so I
9:00 a.m., therefore (A) and couldn't make it to the meeting.
(B) are appropriate. She missed
the meeting on Monday, and
(Man) Gosh, I'm sorry to hear that. You're just lucky you didn't end up in the
the man tells her she is lucky hospital getting fixed yourself.
she didn't "end up in the
hospital," so (C) and (D) are
i) Where did the woman go on Monday?
incorrect.
Correct answers: Incorrect answers:
(A) To Charlie's garage (C) To the hospital
(8) To see a mechanic (0) To a meeting
(E) To an accident
• The man has lost his papers, but
fortunately, the woman recalls
seeing him carrying them to the
(Man) I can't find the handouts for the presentation that I'm supposed to make
parking garage. This reminds
the man they are in his car.
today. I made the copies just before I left to go home last night.
Therefore (A) and (B) are (Woman) Well, you had a large pile of papers with you last night when I walked to the
appropriate choices. parking garage with you. Don't you remember? I had to open the door for you.
(Man) Oh, yes. You're right. I put them in my car for safe keeping. I'll go get them
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now.
1. (W) Who's the woman at the
front desk? What happened to
Amelie?
ii) Where is the man going?
(M) Amelie's mother became Correct answers: Incorrect answers:
very ill the day before yesterday,
so she is taking some time off. (A) To the parking garage (C) To make a presentation
She flew back to France this (8) To get papers from his car (0) To the copier room
morning. We've had to bring in
a temp until she gets back. (E) Home
(W) I hope her mother is OK.
2. (M) I'd like to arrange for my

rent to be paid by direct debit.
I'm not sure which counter I
should go to. Should I wait in
that line of people over there? -un<
(W) No, sir. All of the counters
are just for transactions such
1. Where has Amelie gone?
as deposits, withdrawals, and
payment of bills. To arrange a (A) To the front desk (8) To a new job
direct debit, you need the
(C) To France (0) To hospital
customer service desk. It's on
the second floor.
(M) Oh, I see. Well, thank you 2. Where does the man need to go?
very much. I'd belter go on up
then. (A) To the line of people waiting (8) To the second floor
(C) To another branch of the bank (0) To the counter
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What Questions Type 1 Who Questions

What questions very often ask for detailed information about the content of a Type 6 Why Questions
conversation. This information could be related to an object, idea, or action, or the Type 7 Which Questions
information could be a description.
(Man) It's closing time. Why are you still working? Almost everyone else has
left already. • The conversation mentions a
"sale," so be careful not to
(Woman) There's a big sale this weekend, and I've got to take inventory. I need to
confuse the word "sailing" in
have an itemized list of everything in stock. I'm going to be here all night response (C). While (D) and
at this rate. It's taking much longer than I thought. (E) are true, they do not answer
the question.
(Man) Why don't I help you with that? It'll be much quicker, and I have nothing
planned for tonight.
i) What is going on this weekend?

Correct answers: Incorrect answers: • Responses (A) and (B) both
(A) There is a big sale at the store. (C) The man and woman are going sailing. refer to sending a fax, as is
recommended by the woman.
(8) The store is having a sale. (D) They will take the store's inventory. Responses (C) and (D) contain
(E) The man will help the woman. vocabulary mentioned in the
conversation, but in both cases
this is irrelevant.
(Man) I can't seem to connect to the Internet today. Is anyone else having any
trouble? It's really annoying because I need to send an urgent email to
WARM-UP TRANSCRIPTS
confirm an order.
1. (M) I'm looking for a flight to
(Woman) They are doing some maintenance work, and the server is down. If it's
New York, leaving next
really that urgent, why don't you just confirm it by fax? Wednesday and returning the
(Man) Yeah, I guess you're right. It would be better than nothing. following Monday. I was
wondering if you could let me
know some air fares.
ii) What does the woman suggest the man do? (W) Certainly. There's a round
Correct answers: Incorrect answers: trip flight on Universal Airlines
which costs $350 with tax, or
(A) Send a fax (C) Do some maintenance work there is a flight on National
(8) Fax a confirmation of the order (D) Confirm that the server is down Airways for $320. Would you
like to make a reservation for
either of those flights?
(M) Not just yet. Let me call
you back later.
2. (W) Excuse me, I bought this
coat here last week, but when
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I got it home I realized that there
was a big rip in the lining. I'd
1. What does the man want? like to exchange it for another.
(M) I'm sorry, but we don't have
(A) To make a reservation (8) A flight on Universal Airlines any more of that style in blue.
(C) Information about air fares (D) A flight on National Airways Would you like to exchange it
for a different color? We also
have it in black and brown. Or
2. What does the woman decide? we can give you a refund.
(W) Oh, well, no. I really like
(A) To take a different color coat (8) To get a refund the blue. I'll just get my money
(C) To exchange the lining (D) To keep the coat just as it is back instead.
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Type 1
Type 2
Who Questions
When Questions
How Questions
Type 6 Why Questions
How questions often ask about the process, method or manner in which something
Type 7 Which Questions is done, the quantity, or the quality of something. You should therefore pay careful
attention to adjectives and adverbs.
(Man) Have you noticed anything different? Don't you think the office seems
• In the conversation, the man much nicer lately?
says that he has installed
(Woman) Now that you mention it, I guess everyone seems a lot more relaxed and less
aroma therapy oil sprays, so
any of responses (A) through
easily upset. And I don't know what it is, but it seems to smell different
(C) are appropriate. than it used to.
(Man) Right, I've installed aromatherapy oil sprays in each corner of the office.
I use lemon oil in the morning for energy and lavender in the afternoon
for relaxation.
i) How has the man improved the office environment?

(A) By using aromatherapy oils (D) By wearing lemon oil
CiD
• Responses (A), (B), and (C) are (B) By installing aromatherapy oil sprays (E) Because he is more relaxed
appropriate choices because (C) With aromatherapy
they all refer to the fact that
the price of the monitors will
be decreased. Response (D) is (Woman) We have ordered too many of these monitors. They just aren't selling as
incorrect because the woman
well as we expected. I don't know how we are going to get rid of them.
rejected the idea of gifts.
Response (E) does not match
(Man) Why don't we put them on sale? Let's offer a 20% discount for two weeks
the question type. and see if that helps. Or we could offer a free gift with them.
(Woman) Let's try the discount. We don't have space to store any extra gifts at the
moment.
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1. (M) I have no idea how to use ii) How are they going to try to improve sales of monitors?
this fax machine. Have you ever
used it? 1can't work out which
way up to put the paper. (A) By offering a discount (D) By giving a free gift with each monitor
(W) Here, let me show you.
(B) By reducing the price (E) Yes, they will improve sales.
First, you need to put the paper
face down in the tray. Then dial (C) By having a sale
the number you want. You'll
know the fax was sent if you .r:m.:.u
hear a long beep.
(M) You make it look so easy. 1. How will the man know if his fax was sent?
2. (M) Simon has gone on
vacation, but 1really need to get (A) The woman will tell him. (B) He will hear a beeping noise.
his signature on this document (C) He will not know. (D) He will put the paper face down.
before Thursday. Do you know
where he went?
(W) I'm not sure where he is, 2. How will the man get Simon's signature?
but he said that if anything
urgent came up, we should
(A) He'll send him a fax.
call this number. (B) He cannot get the paper signed.
(M) Great. I'll call him and get
(C) He'll call Simon, and then send the document.
an address, then I can send him
the document by courier service. (D) He'll wait until Simon comes back.
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Question Type 6
Why Questions Type 1 Who Ouestions

Why questions are concerned with a cause or reason. Questions of this type can Type 6 Why Questions
often be in the negative. You may find it helpful to listen for words such as Type 7 Which Questions
because, since, and due to.
(Man)
(Woman)
What are you doing with those boxes? You've been sorting through them
for hours. Where did they come from?
These are from the storeroom. They are old accounting ledgers from the
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• Responses(A) and (ll) both
anS\ver"why" and give relevant
information about the woman's
export office. I want to compare current profits with the profits we were reason for looking in the boxes.
making five years ago. It looks like things were a lot better then. Response(C) does not anS\Ver
"why", and (D) answers a
(Man) Really? Let me have a look.
different question.
i) Why is the woman sorting through the boxes?

(A) She wants to check company profits. (C) They are from the storage room.
(B) She is comparing past and (D) The company was stronger in
present profits. the past.
• In the conversation we learn
that the office is suffering a
(Woman) Do you have any idea what has happened? The power is down, and nothing power outage. Therefore,
in the office is working. No one can get any work done. responses (A) and (ll) are both
appropriate choices. Responses
(Man) There was some kind of leak in the basement, and the generator (C) and (D) both contain
short-circuited. They have been working on it since early this morning, information which is not
but it seems to be more serious than they thought. mentioned in the conversation.
(Woman) Well, I'm leaving. I'm going to work at home. I need electricity to use my
computer, and some light would be nice.
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ii) Why isn't the woman staying at the office?
1. (M) I asked you to restock this
Correct answers: Incorrect answers: shelf with Happy Candy dolls
about three hours ago, but it is
(A) Because there is a power outage. (C) Because she quit her job.
still half empty. I don't want to
(B) Because she can't work without (D) Because she started work early have to ask you again.
electricity. this morning. (W) I've restocked it twice, but
we've already sold most of the
dolls I put out. This is our most
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Everyone is buying these dolls
for Christmas.
1. Why is the shelf half empty? (M) OK, then I'll call the
storeroom and ask them to
(A) The woman forgot to restock it. (B) There are no dolls in the storeroom. send up some more.
(C) The dolls are selling rapidly. (D) The man needs to restock it himself. 2. (M) Hey, can you go up to
Jim's office? He asked me to
send you up.
2. Why does Jim want to see the woman? (W) I wonder what he wants to
(A) He wants to meet her for lunch. talk to me about. I can't think of
anything we need to discuss.
(B) He owes the woman some money. (M) He said something about
(C) He wants to discuss an idea. discussing a new idea for the
(D) He wants to call around three o'clock. advertising campaign. He
doesn't like the current one.
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Question Type 7
Type 1
Type 2
Who Questions
When Questions
Which Questions
Type 6 Why Questions
Which questiQns ask about alternative choices. It is not possible to answer these
Type 7 Which Questions questions using yes or no. You may find it helpful to listen for the conjunction or in
the conversation to alert you to alternatives which may be relevant for choosing
the correct response.
(Man) I've been thinking of getting a new desk, and I've narrowed it down to
• After considering the advantages these two in this catalog. They are both about the same size and price,
of the brown desk, the man says so it's hard to choose between them.
that is the desk he will order.
We also learn that the brown
(Woman) I like the three drawers in the brown one. The gray desk only has two. Also,
desk has three drawers, making the brown one has a nice built-inpen holder,and the legs look a lot sturdier,
both (A) and (B) possible don't they?
responses.
(Man) Well, I think you've made up my mind for me. That's the one I'll order.
i) Which desk is the man going to buy?

(A) The brown one (C) The gray desk
• The woman wants someone (8) The desk with three drawers (0) He cannot decide.
efficient and reliable. From the
man's description, we learn that
Kenichi is the least able to do the (Woman) Who do you think is more reliable, Hirotaka, Asako, or Kenichi? I need
job; therefore, only responses
(A) and (B) are appropriate here.
someone I can really rely on to help me with the next shipment.
(Man) I've never had problemswith any of them. But I knowthat Mr. Ito in accounts
has complained that Kenichi is not very good at tracking down payments
WARM-UP TRANSCRIPTS from clients. He also tends to be late submitting paperwork, but he always
1. (M) I'm entertaining an important does it very thoroughly.
client and his wife next week. I (Woman) I need someone who can get things done on time. I guess I know who
have no idea where to go. Last
time, I took them to a classical not to choose.
concert, but they didn't seem
to enjoy it much. ii) Which employee is the woman NOT going to choose?
(W) I'd go to a musical. How
about The Life of Mozart? Correct answers: Incorrect answers:
That's popular, or there's
(A) Kenichi (C) Hirotaka
Happy Days.
(M) The Life of Mozart sounds (8) The employee who submits work late (0) Asako
too classical for their tastes. (E) Hirotaka or Asako
Guess we'll be seeing Happy
Days.
2. (W) My long distance provider )/:lmm:-i,lllllFft.lL!IO -.,

charges far too much. I'm
using PST, but I need to 1. Which musical will the man take his clients to?
change. Can you recommend
anyone to me? What company (A) Happy Days (8) Neither, they sound awful.
do you use? (C) The Life of Mozart (0) He'll probably take them to a classical concert.
(M) I just changed from All
Teleco to Tele Express. They
only charge 10 cents a minute. 2. Which long distance provider does the woman think is best for her?
(W) Well, that's even more
than I pay. I'll just have to stick (A) Tele Express (8) Her current provider
with PST. (C) All Teleco (0) It isn't mentioned .
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Sample Test: PART 3 PART 3

Sample Test
Choose the best answer to each question.
1. What has the man already done? 7. Where are the speakers?
(A) Distributed materials (A) In a department store
(B) Sorted names (B) In a supermarket
(C) Prepared address labels (C) At an airport
(D) Made photocopies (D) At a post office
2. Who will prepare the labels? 8. Which bag will the man check?
(A) The woman (A) The black suitcase
(B) The man and the woman . (B) He'll only carry his computer.
(C) The man (C) His green bag
(D) The secretary (D) The green bag and the black
suitcase
3. When will the labels be ready?

(A) Tomorrow afternoon 9. How many items will the man carry on
(B) Before lunch time to the plane?
(C) By the end of the day (A) One
(D) Around 2:00 in the afternoon (B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four
4. Why did the man place a newspaper

advertisement?
(A) He is looking for a new manager. 10. When did the woman join the company?
(B) He is trying to sell something. (A) A few years ago
(C) He is looking for a new job. (B) Next week
(D) The woman asked him to. (C) Yesterday
(D) Two years ago
5. The last manager was probably what

kind of person? 11. Who is the woman?
(A) Easy to get along with (A) A new manager
(B) Relaxed (B) A doctor
(C) Hardworking (C) The new fund manager
(D) Tense and difficult to get long with (D) The new accountant
6. What is the man going to do? 12. What is the woman going to do?
(A) Place an ad in the newspaper (A) Have lunch with Ben Reilly
(B) Look at the resumes (B). Meet the rest of the staff
(C) Keep his promises (C) Talk to the manager
(D) Talk to the new manager (D) Make an announcement
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PART 3
Sample Test
13. What is the man working on? 19. What is the problem?
(A) The August vacation schedule (A) The printer has run out of ink.
(B) A price list for the sales (B) The printer is getting too old.
(C) The August sales report (C) The woman has lost a file.
(D) A questionnaire (D) The man has broken the printer.
14. When does the man have to submit the 20. When did the printer last break down?
sales report? (A) Tuesday
(A) Tomorrow morning (B) Three times this week
(B) Today, before he goes home (C) Wednesday
(C) By August (D) Monday
(D) Tomorrow afternoon
21. What do the two people think their

15. Why does the man have to finish his company should do?
work today? (A) Buy a new printer
(A) The computers won't be working (B) Replace the repairman
tomorrow. (C) Increase the printing budget
(B) The woman needs to read his report. (D) Make more repairs
(C) He is taking a vacation tomorrow.
(D) He is going on a business trip
tomorrow.
22. How many jobs is the woman
considering?
(A) Two
16. Where is this conversation probably (B) Five
taking place? (C) One
(A) In a hotel (D) Three
(B) In a post office
(C) In a hospital
(D) In a school 23. What are the disadvantages of the first
position?
(A) It offers vacations and the chance
17. What must the woman do? to travel.
(A) Order a meal (B) It is only for one month.
(B) Write a check (C) It doesn't look interesting.
(C) Deliver a box (D) It doesn't pay very well.
(D) Fill out a form
24. Which position will the woman apply

18. When will the packages arrive? for?
(A) In a few hours (A) Personnel manager
(B) Sometime tomorrow (B) Neither position
(C) Later today (C) Personal assistant
(D) Probably next week (D) Professor
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25. How did the woman try to contact the 28. Why might the company be going out
man? of business?
(A) By fax (A) Because of employee rumors
(B) With the budget (B) Due to poor sales
(C) By phone and email (C) Because of slow business
(D) By Monday (D) Due to higher manufacturing costs
26. What does the woman ask the man to 29. Why does the man think the company
do? is in a stable condition?
(A) Finish a project this weekend (A) Sales are strong.
(B) Begin making a budget (B) He likes his job.
(C) Take the weekend off (C) It's the biggest in town.
(D) Work on the budget with Rogers (D) It's nonsense.
27. When did the man expect to finish? 30. What is happening?
(A) By Monday morning (A) Employees are unhappy.
(B) By Monday afternoon (B) People are quitting.
(C) By the middle of next week (C) The company is losing money.
(D) In a few hours (D) The woman wants a new job.
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Transcripts: PART 3
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following
conversation. conversation.
(M) These files have been photocopied and are (M) Excuse me, but you don't look familiar. I don't
ready to be distributed. All we need to do now is think I've seen you before. Are you new here?
put them in the envelopes and label them. There's (W) Yes, I am. I'm the new accountant. Yesterday
a big box of A4 envelopes in the storeroom. was my first day. I'll be meeting the rest of the
(W) Did you prepare the address labels yet? I staff this afternoon. I'm feeling a little nervous.
know that you said you were going to take charge (M) Well, it's nice to meet you. I'm Ben Reilly. I've
of that. been here for two years, and don't worry, every-
(M) Not yet. I have to sort the names, but it won't one is easy to get along with.
take me long. They should be ready before lunch. (W) That's good to hear.
We'll be able to mail them this afternoon.
Questions 13 through 15 refer to the following

Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation.
conversation. (W) How are you doing, Jake? You look really
(M) I posted that newspaper ad for the new busy.
manager's position just three days ago, and I've (M) I need to submit the August sales report by
already gotten twenty resumes. That's more than tomorrow afternoon. I've nearly finished, but
I was expecting. there are still a couple of pages to write. Perhaps
(W) How do they look? Are there any that look I'll just finish it off tomorrow morning. I'm getting
promising? I hope you'll find someone a lot more kind of tired.
easy-going and relaxed than the last manager (W) Um, you know, you might want to take care
you hired. of it today, since the computers will be down
(M) Well, I haven't read them yet. I'm planning on tomorrow.
doing that this afternoon. (M) I forgot about that. I'm glad you reminded me.
(W) Better you than me. I'd better finish before I head home.
(W) Sir, I'm afraid that I'm going to have to ask (M) Good afternoon. What can I do for you?
you to check-in one of your bags, please. New (W) I'd like to send this letter by standard mail.
policies allow only one carry-on on domestic Then, I need to send these packages. They are part
flights. of a rush order, so I need them to arrive as soon
(M) Oh, well if it's absolutely necessary. This one as possible. What's the fastest way to mail them?
has all the documents I need to read on the flight, (M) I'd recommend priority delivery. Here, fill out
so I'll check the black suitcase. this order form and check the "priority delivery"
(W) Thank you. You can take the green bag and box. The packages should arrive sometime
your laptop computer as carry on baggage. tomorrow .
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conversation.
(W) Oh, no. The printer isn't working again. The
conversation.
(W) I've been trying to contact you for ages. You
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paper is going through, but there is nothing on it. never seem to answer your phone or check your
And I put in a new ink cartridge yesterday. email. Did you finish the budget projections?
(M) It's the third time this week. It wouldn't work (M) Not quite. I've finished the bulk of the work,
properly Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday either. so they'll probably be ready by the middle of next
Why don't they replace that piece of junk? It's just week.
getting too old. (W) Don't forget that Mr. Rogers needs some
(W) Exactly. With all the money the company preliminary figures by Monday morning to present
spends repairing it, they could buy three new at the meeting in the afternoon. Get them done
ones. this weekend, all right?
(M) You try telling that to the management. (M) OK. I guess I'll be spending the weekend at
the office.
(W) I can't decide between these two jobs. They (W) I've heard a rumor that we might be going
both look pretty interesting. One is for a personal out of business. Is it true? Do you know anything
assistant. The salary is not great, but they offer about it? Are we going to lose our jobs?
five weeks vacation and travel opportunities. The (M) That's nonsense. Sales have been increasing
other is for a personnel manager. It pays more, for months now. No one is going to be laid off if
but offers only two weeks off a year. sales are going up.
(M) Well, do you want time or money? It seems (W) Yes, but operating costs have been going up
pretty simple to me. even faster. I've heard that the company hasn't
(W) Well, I'd really rather have time to relax. broken even for months. We're running at a loss.
Money isn't everything. I'll try for the personal (M) Gosh, I really had no idea.
assistant position.
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Short
4 Talks
Strategies
This section of the TOEI(;@'includes short talks given by one speaker, usually
in the form of a news or business report, commercial or public service
advertisement, recorded phone message, or public announcement,
followed by questions about the talks. While you're listening, you should
keep looking at the questions, which will enable you to focus your listening
on specific information. The questions typically ask about the main idea,
details, or inferences.
Test-taking Tips
./ Do not be misled by your general knowledge; you should only use the
information given in the talk .
./ In general, the questions are organized in the order in which the information
is given in the talk, so try to answer the question while listening to the
talk .
./ Before you hear the statements, read as many questions as you can.
Question Types
Type 1 - Main Idea Questions
Type 2 - Fact and Detail Questions
Type 3 - Inference Questions
Type 4 - Cause and Effect Questions
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Question Type 1
Type 1 Main Idea Questions

Type 2 Fact and Detail Questions
Main Ideo Questions
Type 3 Inference Questions
Type 4 Cause and Effect Questions
Look for key words or phrases that will help you figure out the main topic of the
talk. Try to focus on things such as the purpose of the talk and the general theme
of the talk. Obviously, the main idea will vary widely from talk to talk.
Main idea questions often take the following forms:

• After a talk advertising a slimming aid - What is this commercial about?
Possible answer: A product for losing weight
• After a traffic report talking about delays and traffic jams - What happened?
Possible answer: There was a traffic accident.
• After a public service type announcement - What is the purpose of the message?
Possible answer: To warn people about pickpockets on the subway system
JCEY EXPRESSIOtitS Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following advertisement.

• lately - recently
• the answer to your needs W: You may have already heard of Jesters, but have you paid us a visit
-providing you with
essentials lately? We are the local answer to all your lfood shopping needs. We
• under one roof - in one have everything you could want, all under one roof. We closed recently
2
location due to a large fire, but now we're back with a 3grand reopening sale in
our new location. To celebrate our first week back in business, we are
offering discounts of up to 50% on all of our most popular grocery lines.
Key Information At our in-store bakery, we're even offering a free birthday cake to everyone
1,2,4
who has a birthday this week.
The talk is describing one large Jesters - you know us. 4We're the store where everyone goes home
store that sells groceries.
laughing thanks to our everyday savings on the brands you love. Come
3
find us on the Bluewater Interstate just north of Fayetteville.
This gives us information about
the event being advertised
1. What is being advertised?

(A) A supermarket (B) The Bluewater Interstate
(C) Birthday cakes (0) Groceries
2. What is the purpose of this talk?

(A) To talk about new products
(B) To inform customers that the store has reopened
(C) To offer special discounts
(0) To introduce the in-store bakery
3. Why was the store closed?

(A) It wasn't popular. (B) The building was sold.
(C) It was damaged in a fire. (0) They didn't have enough staff.
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Question Type 2
Fact and Detail Questions Type 1 Main Idea Questions

For this type of question, you will need to focus on precise facts and details. Therefore,
look for key words or phrases such as numbers, times, descriptions of a situation, and
other words that will help you figure out the specific details of the short talk.
Detail questions often take the following forms:

• After a talk including the following sentence: "There will be heavy rainfall for
most of the day."
- What will the weather be like? Possible answer: It will rain all day.
• After a talk including the following sentence: "The flight lands at 3:30, so we
expect them to arrive here about 2 hours later."
- What time will they arrive? Possible answer: At around 5:30
• After a talk including the following sentence: "Medimind's handy alarm can be set
to help you remember to take your medication."
- What is the product? Possible answer: An alarm to remind people to take
medicine
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following weather report.

• brace yourself - prepare
M: This is Dusty White coming to you live from the Weather Station here yourself for something bad or
severe
in 'Victorville. The mild temperatures we have been enjoying in recent days
• wind chill - the effect that
are finally over. Brace yourself for a 2big drop in temperature. The 3highs wind has on how cold the air
feels
today will be around 32 degrees with tonight's 410ws dropping to near
• bundle up - wear enough to
zero, and a 5wind chill of more than 20 below. Winter weather is coming keep warm
on very quickly this year as we are 6expecting our first major snowfall
by tomorrow afternoon. A major storm moving slowly across the plains
has already brought five feet of snow to some areas not too far west of
here. 7Locally, we are projecting anywhere from three to five feet of snow Key Information
in the next 48-72 hours. My advice is to bundle up and bring in the animals. ,
The speaker's location
Stay warm and keep on watching your favorite weather channel.
2
The weather willchangesuddenly.
1. What will today's highest temperature be? 3,4

The highest temperature will
(A) Around -20 degrees (B) From three to five degrees be 32 degrees/the lowest
(C) Around 32 degrees (D) From 48 to 72 degrees around zero.
5.6
2. What advice does the reporter give? Heavy snow is expected.
(A) Enjoy the snow (B) Bring your animals inside 7
(C) Keep your radio on (D) Change the channel People should stay indoors.
3. How much snow does the reporter expect in this area?

(A) Three to five feet (B) Close to zero
(C) 48 to 72 feet (D) 20 feet
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Question Type 3

Inference Questions
Inference questions check your ability to draw a conclusion based on the facts and
details that are provided in the short talk. Although the answer is not stated explicitly
in the talk, it will provide you with enough information to choose the correct answer.
As in main idea questions and detail questions, you should look for key words or
phrases that will help you to choose the correct answer by drawing a logical con-
clusion.
Inference questions and their answers often take some of the following forms:
• After a talk including the following sentence: "She doesn't live in the apartment
any more."
- Where did the woman used to live? Possible answer: In an apartment
• After a talk including the following sentence: "Rarely do I pass the tennis court
and not see him out there playing."
- How often does the man play tennis? Possible answer: He plays frequently.
J(EY EXPRESSIO S Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following phone message.

• retroactive - taking effect
from a date in the past W: Mr. Blanchard, this is Cindy Gerber at Capital 1Coverage.Well, I've got
• debit card -a kind of
ATM card
some answers to a couple of your questions, but not all of them. First
of all, your 2insurance is retroactive to the day you applied for it, so your
foot injury is covered. Second, yes, 3you may make your payments at
our office, though we prefer that you mail them in. If you do pay us
Key Information directly, you must do so by check or credit card. We don't take cash or
1,2
debit cards here. 4As for your other inquiries, I'U have to do some
These words are clues to Cindy's checking, so I will get back to you as soon as I can. Please don't hesitate
line of work.
to call me during office hours if you have questions about any of this
2
The insurance takes effect information. Or, you can leave a recorded message after 6:00 p.m. Take
from the date of application. care.
3
The company does not really
want clients to pay directly at 1. Where does Cindy Gerber work?
the office.
(A) At a public information desk (B) At an insurance agency
4
Cindy is going to provide
(C) At a credit card company (D) At the telephone company
additional information to the
customer later. 2. What has Mr. Blanchard previously inquired about?
(A) How he may pay his bill (B) What to put on his injury
(C) Where Cindy Gerber works (D) When he will be called back
3. What time does the office probably close?

(A) Only on weekends (B) About 5:00 p.m.
(C) 6:00 p.m. (D) During office hours
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Question Type 4
Cause and Effect Questions Type 1 Main Idea Questions

Cause and effect questions look at either an event or an action, and either the
reason for it happening (the cause), or the consequences which it has already had
or might have in the future (effect). For this type of question, you may find it helpful
to listen for expressions such as because (of), due to, owing to, as a result of, and
thanks to in order to focus on cause. However, these expressions may not always
be used.
Cause and effect questions often take the following forms:

• After a talk including the following sentence: "There is heavy traffic on Highway
32 owing to a ten-car pile up."
- Why is traffic heavy on the highway? Possible answer: Because of a car accident
• After a talk including the following sentence: "Hurricane Michael is expected to
hit the coast of Florida later this evening. There is a high possibility of flooding."
- What may happen because of the hurricane? Possible answer: Floods
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following traffic report.

• at the scene - at the location
M: Good evening. You are listening to Radio F1. Those of you headed into • flammable - easy to burn
Liversmead on 1Highway 2 are in for some long delays. 20wing to a collision

between an oil tanker and a bus, traffic is backed up to the Silverbridge
Intersection. Emergency vehicles are at the scene, but due to the 3flammable
Key Information
nature of the oil, they are proceeding very slowly. It is expected to take about
1
5 hours to safely clear up the area. The accident occurred at 4:30 this morning
Gives the location of the
when the 4driver of the tanker dropped her cell phone. She looked down to incident
pick it up and inadvertently veered into the opposite lane. Luckily, the bus had 2
no passengers. Neither driver was injured. You might want to call the office and Explains the current situation
let them know you'll be late. Hands-free, of course. We don't want any more 3
Provides details and possible
accidents. problems
4
Tells how the incident occurred
1. What has caused delays on Highway 2?
(A) Animals on the road (8) A collision between a car and a tanker
(C) A broken traffic light (0) An accident involving a bus
2. Why is it taking so long to clear up the accident?

(A) There is a danger of fire. (8) There are no emergency vehicles available.
(C) The road is slippery. (0) It is too dark.
3. How did the accident happen?

(A) A bus overturned. (8) The tanker driverwas distractedby her cell phone.
(C) The cars skidded on ice. (0) The vehicles were speeding.
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Sample Test: PART 4

Choose the best answer to each question.
1. What does the speaker do for a living? 6. What benefits has yoga given him?
(A) She is a scientist who studies (A) It has given him greater flexibility
weather conditions. and better stress management.
(8) She is a weather reporter. (8) It has given him greater flexibility
(C) She is unemployed. and made him thinner.
(D) She is responsible for organizing (C) It has mentally drained him and
Dartmoor. given him more flexible muscles.
(D) It has helped him become a personal
trainer.
2. How long has the speaker been
measuring precipitation?
(A) All day
7. What is the purpose of this talk?
(8) For about 5 years
(C) Since childhood (A) To recruit consultants with a
(D) From yesterday morning knowledge of a foreign language
(8) To promote overseas investment
(C) To find new clients hoping to invest
3. What is a possible consequence of overseas
some of the change she is noticing? (D) To talk about the benefits of knowing
(A) Cooler temperatures a second language
(8) Droughts
(C) Flooding
8. What does the man's company do?
(D) Rainfall
(A) Arrange tours in the Middle East
and Asia
(8) Liaise between American companies
4. Why did the speaker take up yoga?
and overseas companies
(A) He was interested in a career (C) Produce books on business etiquette
change. (D) Develop special tours for business
(8) He wanted to avoid injury. travelers
(C) He was interested in meditation.
(D) He had always wanted to learn yoga.
9. What kind of person do you probably
need to be to work for this company?
5. What was causing the speaker's
(A) Adventurous and outgoing
injuries?
(8) Diplomatic and flexible
(A) Excessive soccer practice (C) Changeable and aggressive
(8) Contorted positions (D) Reserved and flexible
(C) A lack of practice last season
(D) Stress
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10. What is the topic of this talk? 15. How many members are there on the
(A) The convenience of travel these town council?
days (A) 11
(8) The consequences of tourism (8) 12
(C) The beaches of the Mediterranean (C) 13
(0) The ruins of Petra (0) We do not know.
11. How many examples does the speaker

give to support her argument? 16. What is the purpose of this
announcement?
(A) 1
(8) 2 (A) To inform passengers of their flight
number
(C) 3
(0) 4 (8) To inform passengers of a
cancellation
(C) To inform passengers of a delay
12. Which of the following is NOT mentioned (0) To inform passengers of an accident
as being damaged by tourism?
(A) The ruins of Petra
17. Who should report to the ticket counter?
(8) The Mediterranean sea
(A) All flight FE303 passengers
(C) The Pyramids
(8) All passengers traveling to New York
(0) The Alps
(C) All flight FE303 passengers whose
final destination is New York
(0) All flight FE303 passengers
13. What is the purpose of the speaker's transferring to other flights in New
speech? York
(A) To announce his retirement and
name his replacement
(8) To reminisce about his life 18. Who may use the VIP lounge on this
(C) To talk about his grandchildren occasion?
(0) To ask people to make a donation (A) All Foreign Airlines passengers
to Margaret Withers (8) All flight FE303 passengers
(C) Only VIPs on the flight
(0) All visitors to the airport
14. How long has the speaker been the
town council chairperson?
(A) 10 years
(8) A decade
(C) 20 years
(D) Less than a year
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19. What can be said about Albertus 24. How did the speaker become president?
Grimvich? (A) She wanted to be president.
(A) He produces about three movies (8) She probably paid a lot of money.
every year. (C) People voted for her.
(8) He is not very successful. (0) She used her vote in her mid-twenties.
(C) He sacrifices quality for quantity.
(0) He is not very well known.
25. What can be inferred about the speaker?

20. What is true about Albertus Grimvich's (A) He is a movie star.
career? (8) He is a retired stock broker.
(A) He used to be a company director. (C) He is a writer.
(8) He used to struggle to find financial (0) He is an investment banker.
backing.
(C) He used to be a door-to-door
26. What three things made the speaker
salesman.
successful?
(0) It does not say.
(A) Eavesdropping, investments, and
money
21. Which of the following statements is (8) Hard work, resolve, and chance
NOT true? (C) Reading the right books, luck, and
(A) Critics generally do not like hard work
Albertus Grimvich's movies. (0) Effort, talent, and luck
(8) Albertus Grimvich is from Albania.
(C) Albertus Grimvich released three
27. What does the speaker believe about
films in 2005.
luck?
(0) Albertus Grimvich's rise to fame
was fast. (A) Luck is not easy to find.
(8) Talented people don't need luck.
(C) Everyone needs a little luck.
(0) Luck is dumb.
22. Who is the speaker probably talking to?
(A) Politicians
(8) High school students
(C) Home makers
(0) University students
23. What is the purpose of this speech?

(A) To ask people to vote for her
(8) To encourage young people to vote
(C) To complain about her job
(0) To discuss politics in other countries
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aimed at?
(A) Computer programmers
(B) Businesses wanting to improve
their computer security
(C) Businesses interested in science
(0) Businesses related to national
security
29. Why is cryptography important for

businesses?
(A) They need it to ensure transactions
are secure.
(B) They need to be able to send
secret messages to other companies.
(C) It is not important for businesses
because they can use the Internet
instead.
(0) It can protect national security.
30. Which of the following statements is

NOT correct?
(A) The speaker expects everyone to
already know about cryptography.
(B) Cryptography is the art of secret
communication.
(C) Cryptography used to be used
mainly for national and military
security.
(0) Cryptography is growing in
importance in the 21st century.
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Transcripts: PART 4
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the foLLowing talk.
countries open to overseas investors, this has
(W) I have always been interested in the environment. become a growing need. Despite political tensions
When I was a child, I used to collect rain water in in Asia and the Middle East, I am receiving an
the garden and measure how much it had rained. overwhelming number of requests for briefings
I even used to make charts of how much rain I on the cultural and business etiquette in the various
had collected. I doubt that my measurements countries in these regions. For this reason, I am
were very accurate, but I used to enjoy it. I still looking to expand my team of experts. Of course,
measure rainfall. However, nowadays I get paid while I do not want to have to turn away potential
for it because I work as a meteorologist for an clients, it is of the utmost importance that all our
environmental organization. I am responsible for consultants, whether they are based in the United
analyzing precipitation in the Dartmoor region of States, or are based in-country with the client, must
the United Kingdom. I analyze average monthly be completely fluent in the language of the country
rainfall and compare this to the previous year's they choose to represent. They must also be able
rainfall. I have been seeing an overall drop in to deal with the difficult challenges of liaising
average precipitation over the last five years. between the client and their intended business
Although the reduction is currently very slight, it is interest. Travel is a common feature of this job,
significant and could lead to a serious drought often at the last minute, and more often than not
over time. I believe that people should be made the reality does not match the glamorous image
aware of this kind of environmental change. of an airline advertisement. If you feel you are up
to the jOb, application packages are available at
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the foLLowing talk. the back of the room.
(M) As a professional soccer player, it is essential

for me to keep my body in tip top condition. Questions 10 through 12 refer to the foLLowing
talk.
However, last season I found that I was getting a
lot of injuries which, although not serious, were (W) We take it for granted these days that we
preventing me from playing my best. Several have the right to go just about anywhere we want
months ago, my personal trainer suggested taking to in the world. If there is an airplane, or a boat, or
up yoga. At first, I really wasn't keen on the idea someone we can pay to take us, then we will go
because I had images of lots of people in contorted there, no matter how far or remote the place is.
positions, and I didn't see how it would help me However, have you ever stopped to think how
avoid injury. Anyway, I gave it a try, and it harmful this is to the places we visit? Well, it is
immediately improved my game. My muscles are harmful. Tourism is destroying many of the beautiful
much more flexible, and more surprisingly, it has places so many of us dream of visiting. Let me
helped me deal with the stresses of a professional give you some examples. Did you know that the
match. I have realized that a lot of my injuries beaches of the Mediterranean have over 100 million
were a result of stress. Soccer is mentally and visitors every year, but that all these visitors have
physically draining. The meditation techniques I made the Mediterranean the dirtiest sea in the
am learning in yoga help me calm down after a world? Shocking, isn't it? And the ruins of Petra in
game, instead of feeling stressed and burnt out. Jordan are in danger of being destroyed by the
thousands of tourists that go there every day!
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the foLLowing .talk. The ruins are made of a soft stone, eroded by the
footsteps of each visitor. Even hiking in the Alps
(M) I have been working as a consultant for over
can cause damage to the delicate ecosystem of
twenty years, providing assistance to companies
the mountains, killing flora and fauna. So before
who find themselves doing business in countries
you set out to see the wonders of the world, ask
where they have no knowledge or understanding
yourself, "Is it really worth it?"
of the language or culture. As more and more
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speech.
(M) International box office figures for 2005 have
(M) When I was first invited to become the just been released, and yet again one director
chairperson of the Greenport town council, I rather stands out above all the others. Albertus
doubted my own ability to do justice to the position. Grimvich is one of the most prolific directors of
Little did I imagine that I would hold the position our times, but in his case, quantity certainly doesn't
for two whole decades. However, I feel that it is seem to harm quality. Although he released a total
now time to hand the post over to someone of three movies last year, as in the preceding
younger, and I don't think we could have made a three years, all of them were both critical and box
better choice. I am certain that Margaret Withers, office successes. What I think is most remarkable
who has lived in Greenport all her life, will do a is the rapid success of this Albanian film director.
very good job as the new chairperson. She was Just a few years ago he confessed to knocking
chosen in what was the first ever unanimous on his neighbors' doors begging for money to
decision by the town council. Let's hope that this develop his projects. Nowadays, of course, major
is a sign that she will help maintain peace and businesses knock on his door, asking to be
harmony among the eleven other members of the allowed to sponsor his films, knowing that being
council. I myself will be withdrawing completely associated with any work of his will bring great
from local politics in order to spend more time financial benefits. With this kind of backing, it is
working on my long-neglected garden and playing no wonder that he is able to produce such great
with my grandchildren. Margaret, I wish you the movies.
very best of luck, and congratulations on your
new post. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Questions 22 through 24 refer to the following
speech.
(W) Although I am the first female president of this
announcement.
nation, you might be surprised to know that I wasn't
(W) Attention please, attention. All passengers for at all interested in politics when I was younger.
flight FE303 bound for New York, due to depart at Just like many of you here today, when I too was
13:35, we regret to inform you of a change to this a university student, I thought that politicians were
flight. Due to security reasons, this flight will no just a bunch of old men doing things to please
longer be departing at 13:35. Please listen for themselves, not to serve the people. I'm ashamed
further announcements regarding the new departure to say I didn't even use my vote until I was in my
time. We are very sorry for the inconvenience this mid-twenties. I regret that now, and I want to make
may cause passengers. A new gate number for sure that you don't make the same mistake.
boarding will be posted as soon as we are able to Hundreds and hundreds of people all over the
confirm departure time. Again, for security reasons, world have lost, and continue to lose their lives in
flight FE303 will be delayed until further notice. order to secure the right to vote in fair elections in
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report. (
(M) I am often asked about the secret of my (W) In today's lecture, I'd like to focus your attention
success, and I have to reply that, well, there is no on cryptography. I know that this is something
secret. Investments are not hidden, and anyone that most of you may not be familiar with, but
can make them. I'm not sure exactly what you chances are it is already used at some level within
want me to say when you ask me, "So what's your own business. Cryptography is, quite simply,
your secret, John?" The biographies and the art of secret communication. You may think
autobiographies of numerous successful people this sounds rather old fashioned, but it is in fact of
are out there for everyone to read, as is my own greater and greater relevance in the 21" century.
autobiography which was published after my It used to be something used mainly for military
retirement last year. All I can say for sure is that I purposes and national security. But nowadays it
got where I am today through my own hard work, is important for protecting the privacy of individuals.
determination, and a little luck. I do believe that I mean this in terms of online business transactions,
no matter how much talent a person may have e-banking, and any time you need to transfer
and no matter how hard he or she works, it is likely personal information through a computer. We all
to come to nothing without a little bit of dumb maintain large databases of customer details, of
luck. It might be something as simple as being in our own transactions, and in fact everything is
the right place at the right time, reading the right stored in a computer somewhere. Strong
newspaper article and spotting an investment cryptography is required in order to guarantee
opportunity. My first lucky break came as a result security every time a transaction is made online
of a conversation I overheard. While two of my in a world where e-commerce is becoming more
rivals were busy arguing over who was going to common. Using a cryptograph, which is, of course,
make the pitch for their new concept, I noted not viewable by the computer user, information is
down some of the names they mentioned and scrambled so that it can pass to its destination
went directly to the people myself. Then I presented unseen by others. This is especially important to
my own ideas, beating them to it. protect credit card and bank account numbers, or
to prevent the leakage of secret information.
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Strategies
This section of the TOEICI!!>typically checks the scope of your vocabulary
knowledge, along with your ability to make correct use of words and phrases.
When choosing the answer, you should pay close attention to grammatical
points such as parts of speech, tenses, agreement, positions of frequency
adverbs, etc. Note also that the words around the missing word can be
useful clues for the answer. Pay close attention to the type of word you are
asked to find. If the question asks you to find a noun, look only for nouns;
disregard any verbs, adverbs, adjectives, etc. in the selection list.
Test-taking Tips
,/ Determine whether the question is about vocabulary or about grammar.
,/ If it is a vocabulary question, think of the meaning of the whole sentence.
,/ If it is a grammar question, determine the part of speech needed for the
blank by taking a close look at the surrounding elements.
,/ Remember that quite a lot of English words look and sound similar,
sometimes even the same, even though the meaning is different.
Question Types
Type 1 - Vocabulary Questions Type 2 - Grammar Questions
• Verbs • Verbs
• Nouns • Auxiliary Verbs
• Modifiers • Subject-verb Agreement
• Conjunctions • Gerunds and Infinitives
• Prepositions • Nouns and Pronouns
• Conjunctions
• Comparatives and Superlatives
• Negation
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Question Type 1
Type 1 Vocabulary Questions

Type 2 Grammar Questions
Vocabulary Questions
Though verbs and nouns are different classes of words, sometimes they may look
or sound similar, for example, the verb present, which means to give, and the noun
present, which means a gift. Sometimes a verb and a noun may look or sound
exactly the same, as in the case of ride. Ride is a verb which means to get in or
on a large vehicle; however, the noun ride usually means an attraction at an
amusement park. Below is a list of easily confused verbs:
adapt - adopt acquire - require affect - effect

assign - consign compose - comprise lay -lie
• The word affect in answer lend - borrow precede - proceed protect - protest
choice (A) is a verb meaning
to have an influence, and is raise - rise remove - move persecute - prosecute
appropriate here. However,
the word effect in choice (C) is
a noun meaning an iI!f1uence or
the power to produce a result, i) Inflation ------- the buying power of the dollar.
and cannot be the right choice.
Responses (B) and (D) are
(A) affects (B) deletes
both wrong word choices. (C) effects (0) completes
Y/.!.lDIl.:J-Up.5:- ---.
1. We will have to ------- a new marketing strategy to sell that product

overseas.
(A) adept (B) adopt
(C) adapt (0) edict
2. Our legal department will aggressively ------- any copyright violations.

(A) persecute (B) process
(C) prosecute (0) produce
3. As of next week, all workers will be ------- to wear hard hats while
operating the forklifts.
(A) sequestered (B) requited
(C) acquired (0) required
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A common problem when choosing the correct noun is the confusion caused by
similar prefixes and suffixes. Words that end in -ment don't necessarily have the
same or similar meanings. The same is true with endings such as -ate, -ish, -ise/-ize,
etc. It is important to pay attention to the root word, not the attachment. Below is
a list of easily confused nouns:
aid -aide consul - council moral - morale

alley -ally corporation - cooperation neighbor - neighborhood
assay - essay crown - clown principal - principle
capital - capitol desert - dessert trail - trial
• Response (A) complaint means
complement - compliment hall-hole a statement that something is
wrong or not good enough.
Answers (B) and (C) do not
make sense here since they both
i) His only ------- about his job is that he has to work on Saturdays. express positive concepts.
Answer (D) is a wrong word
(A) complaint (B) complement choice - accomplishment means
(C) compliment (0) accomplishment achievement.
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1. All ------- are asked to show up by 10:00 a.m.
(A) personnel (B) personnels
(C) personalities (0) personal
2. I'm afraid we'll have to cancel the new project. We can't raise enough
(A) capital (B) captain

(C) capitol (0) capon
3. Under the new contract; everyone will get a 5% -------.

(A) praise (B) rise
(C) access (0) raise
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Choosing the correct modifier can sometimes be confusing. An important thing to

consider is whether the word to be modified is countable or uncountable. Below is
a list of modifiers:
• adjectives to be used with countable nouns:

- many, a few, few, the fewest, more, a number of, a lot of
• adjectives to be used with uncountable nouns:
• Information is uncountable - much, a great deal of, a little, little, less, the least, a lot of, more
(i.e., we cannot say, "one • adjectives to be used with singular countable nouns:
information," "several
informations," etc.) so another
- each, every; either, neither, another
and every do not qualify as its
modifiers. Responses(B)farther
and (C)further are similar in
meaning, butfm.tller almost i) For ------- information, call us at 1-800-354-1114.
always relates to physical (A) another (B) farther
distance. Therefore, (C) is
correct. (C) further (0) every
... .up.5. ...,

1. Oh no! I don't have ------- time to prepare for the job interview.
(A) some (B) much
(C) very (0) many
2. I was ------- busy that I forgot to take my lunch break.

(A) very (B) much
(C) such (0) so
3. She spoke ------- firmly to him about his poor job performance.
(A) most (B) quite
(C) quiet (0) little
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Conjunctions and Conjunctive Adverbs
Conjunctions are relationship words that logically connect elements in a sentence,

while conjunctive adverbs express the relationship between independent sentences.
Conjunctions do not always have to come in the middle of a sentence; they can come
at the beginning of a sentence to show emphasis. Below is a brief list of conjunctions
and conjunctive adverbs:
• Conjunctions: and, but, for, nor, or, so, yet, as, because, if, provided that,
than
• Conjunctive adverbs: also, as a result, consequently, either, however, in

fact, moreover, neither, nevet1heless, therefore, thus • The clue is the presence of
neither in the initial position-
remember what is compatible
with neither. Therefore, (C) is
i) Neither the CEO ------- the board of directors is opposed to our plan. correct. Pairs such as the
following are also worth your
(A) and (B) or attention: either - 01' -, both -
(C) nor (0) but and -, - and similarly.
,a.
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1. ------- your office switches to QuickPhone Premium Plus, you will get better
long distance rates.
(A) Yet (B) For

(C) If (0) In fact
2. My boss was just selected as the new regional manager. -------, his old
position is now open.
(A) For (B) Yet
(C) Thus (0) Or
3. The new advertising slogan will be, "Beppos tastes good ------- a
peanut butter should."
(A) just as (B) although
(C) because (0) but
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Prepositions
Prepositions, like conjunctions, help establish the relationship between elements of a

sentence. Below is a list of prepositions:
in, at, of, by, for, beneath, because of, in spite of, considering, except, than,
as, before
• Answer (B) by is correct
because the blank space needs
a preposition denoting "means."
Answer (A) at denotes i) Please have these documents sent out immediately ------- express mail.
"location" and answers (C)
(A) at (B) by
toward and (D) along denote
"movement." (C) toward (D) along
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1. ------- the bad weather, I was forced to reschedule the business

meeting in Thailand.
(A) Regarding (B) From
(C) Because (D) Because of
2. Do what you want, but ------- for me, I won't sign until I've read the
entire contract.
(A) as (B) because
(C) in the case (D) about
3. ------- for the long drive every morning, I really like my new job.
(A) Accept (B) Except
(C) Although (D) Not including
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Grammar Questions Type 1 Vocabulary

Type 2
Questions
Grammar Questions
• Fix is the base form of the

verb. When the verb is in this
Verbs express existence, action, or occurrence. They change their form depending form, it is able to take the
on the subject, which. is called number agreement between subject and verb. future modal will. (A) is
incorrect because it uses the
Additionally, verbs help identify whether an action has happened in the past, is -ing form of the verb. The -ing
happening now, or will happen in the future; this is called the tense of the verb. form of the verb cannot be
paired with will. (B) is
incorrect because it is in the
i) Theodore will ------- the delivery truck after lunch. past tense when the sentence
indicates a future action. (D)
(A) fixing (B) fixed is incorrect because the verb
is in the third person -s form.
(C) fix (0) fixes
The -s form cannot be paired
with will.
ii) I am ------- my supervisor with job interviews.
(A) help (B) will help
• The word to focus on in this
(C) helped (0) helping
sentence is am. Only response
(D) helping can follow am in
this sentence. None of the other
forms of help are possible with
am. Here be + -ing makes
the present continuous.
1. Can you please ------- a message for me?

(A) have taken (B) take
(C) taken (0) took
2. All employees must ------- their cars in Lot B next to the main building.
(A) parked (B) to park
(C) park (0) have parked
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• The speaker's vacation is over. Auxiliary Verbs

Therefore, it is necessary that
she return to work tomorrow. An important type of auxiliary verb is the modal auxiliary. Modals are words such
Responses (B) and (C) are as could, will, should, might, etc, and are used to express such things as permission,
incorrect because might and
could suggest that the speaker
ability, and necessity. It is important for the learner to note that sometimes changing
has an option to either return the modal can drastically affect the meaning of the sentence!
to work or not return to work.
Answer (A)is the correct answer
because the modal must is used i) Today is the last day of my vacation. I ------- go back to work tomorrow.
to indicate necessity, or
something one has to do. (D) (A) must (8) might
is incorrect because it is in the
(C) could (0) had
past tense, and the sentence
refers to the future.
ii) We ------- choose the dental insurance program or the $2,000 bonus, but
not both.
• Answer (C) is the correct answer (A) must (8) should
because the modal can indicates
choice. (A) is incorrect because (C) can (0) didn't
must indicates necessity.
(B) is incorrect because should
indicates the better or suggested
course of action within a group
of options. (D) is incorrect
because a past tense form is
not appropriate here.
1. ------- I show you some photos of my family?

(A) Must (8) Would
(C) Shall (0) Have
2. The meeting is in one hour. I ------- finish this report now!

(A) must (8) ought
(C) can (0) might
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Subject • verb Agreement
Subjects and verbs are said to agree when they match in number; i.e., a singular
subject needs a singular verb, and a plural subject takes a plural verb. In particular,
look for clues like the third person singular -s (e.g., She goes. He works.).
• (B) is the correct answer because
the verb gives agrees with the
i) Every Christmas she ------- money to charity. subject she (I give, She/HefIt
gives, We give, You give, They
(A) give (8) gives give). (A) is incorrect because
(C) given (D) giving the verb is not in agreement
with the subject. Responses (C)
and (D) are incorrect because
ii) One of the lawyers ------- an accountant, too. of tense and lack of auxiliary
verbs.
(A) is (8) are
(C) am (D) to be
• The correct answer is (A). It is

important not to be distracted'
by the word closest to the verb.
In this case, lawyers is plural,
so the tendency may be to use
the verb form are. However,
the sentence says "One of the
lawyers ..: For this reason,
(B) is incorrect. (C) is incorrect
because the verb om is
conjugated for the subject I.
(D) to be is simply the
infinitive form of the verb be
and not appropriate here.
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1. All the workers in that division ------- moving to a new office.
I (A) is (8) am
(C) are (D) are going to
2. My boss ------- golf very well.

(A) playing (8) play
(C) can plays (D) plays
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Gerunds and Infinitives
Gerunds, sometimes called a nominal present participle, are verbs used as subjects,
objects, complements and in other roles. For example in the sentence, "Swimming
• (A) advertise and (B) to is good exercise," swimming is a gerund. While in the sentence, "He went swimming
advertise are incorrect because
an infinitive cannot be used to
after lunch," swimming is a continuous form of the verb.
modify a noun that follows it. Infinitives are the base form of the verb preceded by the infinitive marker to.
(D) is incorrect because what is Infinitives can be confusing because sometimes they omit the infinitive marker in
advertised is not the strategy
itself but products or goods. writing or speaking, though it remains implied.
Answer (C) is correct because
the gerund advertising is used
to construct a noun phrase: i) Her ------- strategy was the most successful in the history of her company.
advertising strategy. Note that
in this case advertising also acts (A) advertise (B) to advertise
as an adjective modifying the (C) advertising (D) advertised
word "strategy."
ii) He will be asked ------- a presentation at next month's staff meeting .

• Answer (B) is correct because it (A) give (B) to give
includes the infinitive marker
(C) will give (D) to giving
to, which is needed to establish
a relationship between the
subject and the action. (A) is
incorrect because it lacks the
necessary infinitive marker.
(C) is incorrect because it
repeats the future indicative
will. (D) is incorrect because it
mixes the infinitive marker to
with the continuous tense -ing.
1. ------- is one office skill that I'm not very good at.
(A) To type (B) Typing
(C) Doing typing (D) Good typist
2. I have to go to the donut factory ------- their inventory.

(A) checking (B) to check
(C) to checking (D) will check
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Nouns and Pronouns • This sentence needs a noun.

Answer (B) is correct because
Nouns are people, places, things, and ideas. Sometimes, writers and speakers ride is a word that is used as
find it awkward to repeat the same noun over and over again. In these cases, both a noun and a verb. In the
case of this sentence, rides are
pronouns are used to take the place of nouns. the attractions at an amusement
park. Because response (A) is a
verb, it can't be preceded by an
i) Our company sponsors many of the ------- at the new amusement park. article the. Response (C) riding
is a continuous verb, not a noun.
(A) rode (8) rides (D) is incorrect because ride is
(C) riding (0) ride singular and the sentence needs
a plural noun.
ii) Mom's Famous Cakes is a very well respected company. ------- was founded
in 1906 by Margaret Dennison. • Answer (D) is the correct answer
because Mom 5 Famous Cakes is
(A) She (8) They
the name of a singular company.
(C) Mom's Famous Cakes (0) It Thus it takes the pronoun it. (A)
is incorrect because She refers to
a female person, not a company
named after a female person. (B)
is incorrect because the company
is a singular, not plural, noun.
(C) is incorrect because after a
proper noun is presented, it is
usually replaced with a pronoun
in the following sentence to
prevent too much repetition of
the same words.
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1. Mrs. Smythe is in charge of personnel. ------- does all of the hiring for
the company.
(A) He (8) I
(C) She (0) It
2. The advertising division is concerned about the new product. They think
------- will not sell very well.
(A) them (8) that
(C) they (0) it
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Type 1 Vocabulary Ouestions

Type 2 Grammar Ouestions
Conjunctions are words that connect clauses within a single idea. Below is a list
of conjunctions:
• Answer (C) is the correct answer
because the conjunction but
• Coordinating conjunctions: and, but, for, nor, or, so, yet
shows contrast. (A) is incorrect
because and is used to indicate
similar or connected conditions. • Subordinating conjunctions: as, although, because, if, though, unless, when,
(B) is incorrect because so while
indicates a result or outcome,
and the sentence does not
specifYany outcome from
getting a promotion. (D) is i) We were both hoping to be promoted. I got a promotion, ------- my assistant
incorrect because or indicates
choice, or options. did not.
(A) and (B) so
(C) but (0) or
• Answer (B) is the com~ctanswer
because the conjunction so ii) My company is very busy in January, ------- I'll take a vacation in February.
indicates a result or outcome.
Taking a vacation in February (A) or (B) so
can be seen as the outcome of (C) but (0) however
being busy in January. (A) is
incorrect because 01' indicates
choice, which the sentence does
not specifY.Responses (C) and
(0) are incorrect because they
both indicate contrast, which
is not shown in the sentence.
Furthermore, however is not a
conjunction but a conjunctive
adverb. , .. -UP5.~ ---,
1. I forgot my credit card, ------- I'll have to pay with cash.

(A) but (B) and
(C) if (0) so
2. You should have enough space on that table, ------- if you don't, you
can use my desk as well.
(A) but (B) so
(C) or (0) furthermore
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Comparatives and Superlatives
Comparatives contrast and rank two nouns. Superlatives contrast and rank three
or more nouns.
• Comparative forms include adj.ladv. -er than

adj.ladv. -ier than
more/less adj.ladv. than
• Superlative forms include the adj.ladv. -est
the adj.ladv. -iest
the most/least adj.ladv. • Responses (A) and (B) are not
comparative forms. (D) is
incorrect because g,.eate,. is not
a good word choice. (C) is the
i) My new computer is far ------- than myoid one. correct answer because the
sentence is comparing two
(A) best (8) good things.
(C) better (0) greater
• Response (D) is the correct

ii) She is ------- supervisor I've ever worked for.
answer becmlse eve,. requires a
(A) best (8) better superlative with the definite
article the. (A) is incorrect
(C) the better (D) the best because the superlative is not
preceded by the. Finally, (B)
and (C) are incorrect because
the sentence does not involve
a comparison between two
nouns.
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1. This new office is much ------- than myoid office.
(A) nice (8) nicest
(C) the nicest (D) nicer
2. Don't save ------- work for last. Get started on it early.

(A) most difficult (8) the most difficult
(C) the more difficult (D) mostly difficult
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Negation is the use of the negative, or saying no. Negations do not always use a
negative word such as no or not.
The following adverbs are already negative in sense, so you should not use
a negative form with them: never, rarely, hardly, barely, seldom, scarcely
• (B)is the correct answer because
hardly has a negative sense.
(A) and (C) are not possible
because the word hardly can't i) I ------- hardly understand him because he spoke too quickly.
be used with a negative form. (A) couldn't (8) could
(D) is incorrect because spoke
is the past form. (C) can't (0) can
ii) You ------- coming to the office Christmas party, are you?
• Answer (A) is the correct answer
because it matches the tag (A) aren't (8) are
question are you? (ll) is
(C) were (0) weren't
incorrect because the tag
question are you? is a positive
form, so a negative form
should be used here. (C) is
incorrect because it is both a
positive form and past tense.
(D) is incorrect because the
tense is past and does not
match the tag.
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1. I decided that ------- would be the better decision.
(A) not go (8) to going
(C) not going (0) going not
2. I warned him ------- release the statistics until next week.

(A) not (8) don't
(C) not to (0) to
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Sample Test: PART 5

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
1. All attendees are advised not to ------- 6. All of the legal terms in this contract are
the subject of the meeting to anyone ------- my head.
else. (A) on
(A) discourse (8) under
(8) disclose (C) over
(C) display (0) in front of
(0) discard
7. Sarah was moved to the office ------- by

2. Call the repair person. The ------- is the window.
tearing the papers again. (A) companion
(A) coffee (8) compartment
(8) paper (C) cubicle
(C) copier (0) cuticle
(0) document
8. Please ------- all your business expenses

3. My wife and I ------- the company picnic from your monthly expense report.
last weekend. (A) deduct
(A) were attending (8) deduce
(8) attend (C) induct
(C) attended (0) induce
(0) attending
9. My desk drawers are full of -------.

4. The key to the restroom is on a chain (A) odds and ends
------- the wall in the lunchroom. (8) spic and spans
(A) over (C) do's and don'ts
(8) on (0) ins and outs
(C) at
(0) in
10. We may as well ------- some coffee; we'll
be working on these reports all night.
5. Turn in your expense report by the 18 th
,
(A) blew
------- you won't get any money back. (8) brew
(A) if (C) stew
(8) although (0) do
(C) or
(0) nor
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11. They made me shift manager. I now 16. Did you really read the office memo,
have eight people ------- me. ------- did you just throw it in the trash?
(A) over (A) but

(B) under (B) however
(C) between (C) therefore
(D) beside (D) or
12. You could just forget the situation, ------- 17. ------- coming into work today because I
I would fill out an accident report just in am sick.
case. (A) lam
(A) therefore (B) I will
(B) if (C) I'm not
(C) and (D) I didn't
(D) but
18. The toilets in the upstairs office are

13. Tomorrow, the company will ------- which much ------- than the ones in this office.
workers will be laid off. (A) clean
(A) announce (B) cleaner
(B) propose (C) cleanliness
(C) denounce (D) cleaned
(D) deduce
19. I was angry, ------- I said to him, "I'm

14. ------- difficult things may be, you are busy. Get someone else to file your
lucky to have that job. papers!"
(A) But (A) nevertheless
(B) So (B) yet
(C) However (C) additionally
(D) Though (D) so
15. Which do you like -------, the black or 20. Our office is easy to find. It's -------
the brown leather briefcase? building in the city.
(A) good (A) the taller
(B) the most (B) taller
(C) the better (C) the tallest
(D) better (D) the tall
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21. Your presentation was well planned, 26. Here at the law firm of Krause, Hopke,
------- a little difficult to understand. Ganly, and Smith, ------- motto is, "The
(A) but law is for everyone, not just the wealthy."
(B) and (A) their
(C) then (B) our
(D) therefore (C) its
(D) my
22. The legal case I'm working on this month

is much ------- interesting than the one I 27. I forgot that this is a non-smoking area.
worked on last month. There is no place for me to put my
(A) the most cigarette -------.
(B) more (A) butt
(C) the more (B) stick
(D) most (C) remains
(D) leftovers
23. No, I ------- think that an office assistant

would be useful. 28. She was pleased ------- been
(A) don't recommended for the job.
(B) does (A) to have
(C) doesn't (B) to had
(D) am doing (C) to has
(D) to having
24. That was ------- expensive business trip

I've ever been on. 29. Tell the driver not to park here. It is a
(A) the most loading -------.
(B) the more (A) place
(C) mostly (B) palace
(D) most (C) zone
(D) tray
25. ------- before the promotion board was

one of the most stressful things I have 30. Go tell ------- to come in now. The
ever done. meeting is about to start.
(A) Going (A) us
(B) Doing (B) they
(C) Attending (C) them
(D) Having (D) those
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31. The corporate policy is against ------- 36. The company ------- taking the stand
stock in competing companies. that even being five minutes late is the
(A) doing same as missing a day's work.
(B) holding (A) is
(C) participating in (B) will
(D) being (C) am
(D) isn't
32. When she told me I got the job, I was

so excited that I didn't know what -------. 37. I ------- not be able to attend the
(A) to tell conference. I have to check my schedule
(B) to talk and get back to you.
(C) to say (A) must
(D) to speak (B) could
(C) can
(D) might
33. I was feeling ------- sick, so I went home
early.
(A) little 38. He is our best writer. He ------- the work
(B) a little of three people.
(C) much (A) do
(D) a lot (B) does
(C) makes
(D) make
34. ------- a photographer is one of the most
exciting jobs in the world.
(A) Doing 39. I ------- to apply for the new position. I
(B) Seeing definitely have the qualifications.
(C) Being (A) would
8 OV 8 68 (D) Making (B) ought
8 88 a L8
(C) may
v 98 8 98
:::> v8 8 88 (D) should
:::> C:88 ~8 35. Annette was ------- glad to quit her job
:::> 08 :::> 6C: that she did not even clean out her
v 8C:V LG
locker before she left. 40. I usually eat my lunch in the breakroom,
8 9C:V 9C:
V vC:V 8C: (A) very but today I ------- my lunch at my desk.
8 C:C:V ~c: (B) so (A) eat
:::> oc:a 6~ (C) such (B) ate
8 8~ :::> n
a 9~ a 9~
(D) really (C) eaten
:::> v~ v 8~ (D) have eaten
a C:~8 ~~
8 O~ V 6
V 8 :::> L
:::> 9 :::> 9
8 V :::> 8
c: 8 ~
:::>
,
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Strategies
This section of the TOEIC@checks your ability to choose words and phrases
appropriate for a given context. It tests your knowledge and understanding
of both vocabulary and grammar. To score well on this section, you should
therefore brush up on the common vocabulary themes presented in
TOEIC@ readings. Below is a simple checklist which should help with the
types of questions often included in this section.
Test-taking Tips
./ Look at the choices of words in relation to surrounding words (consider
possible collocations) .
./ Pay attention to word forms: what kind of word is needed-verb,
adjective or noun? Does the context call for a singular or plural noun?
Is a count or non-count noun needed?
./ Are there any words among the choices which seem irrelevant in this
context? Eliminate such words first.
./ Check any questions given in the text against the types of questions
you know.
Vocabulary Themes
Theme 1 - Banking and Finance Theme 7 - Health
Theme 2 - Marketing Theme 8 - Telephone
Theme 3 - Hospitality Theme 9 - Travel
Theme 4 - Office Theme 10 - Mail
Theme 5 - Shopping Theme 11 - Insurance
Theme 6 - Transportation Theme 12 - Meetings
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...--Theme 1
Theme 2
Theme 3
Theme 4
Banking and Finance
Marketing
Hospitality
Office
Theme 1
Bonking and Finance

Theme 5 Shopping
Theme 6 Transportation
accounting debit card interest rates standing order
Theme 7 Health
balance denomination loans statement
Theme 8 Telephone
Theme 9 Travel
bureau de change deposit mortgage tax
Theme 10 Mail cash deposit ceiling overdraft transfer
Theme 11 Insurance checking account direct debit payee traveler's checks
Theme 12 Meetings clerk exchange rate remittance withdraw
currency interest savings account withdrawal
Dear Mrs. Morgan,

1. To "acknowledge receipt of' This is to 1. ------- receipt of your request to cancel your monthly direct debit
something is a set expression.
Therefore, (B) is the only (A) recognize (B) acknowledge (C) show (D) realize
possible answer.
2. While (A), (B), (C), and (D) payment to Blake Enterprises. Please come at your earliest convenience to any
can all be followed by the branch of Smithfords Bank, and one of our clerks will assist you in 2. ------- out
preposition out, only (B)
makes sense in the context. (A) holding (B) filling (C) breaking (D) taking
the necessary forms to authorize cancellation.
Sincerely,
Anthony Milton,
Smithfords Bank
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To: All employees

From: Head Office
Re: Savings Accounts
Please note the new 1. ------- rates and deposit ceilings for the following
(A) exchange (B) interest (C) loan (D) check
savings accounts:
Saver Plus - balances over $10,000: 2.75% p.a.lbalances over $25,000:
2.15% p.a. This account no longer has a deposit 2. -------.
(A) roof (B) ceiling (C) cover (D) overdraft
30 Day Savings - balances over $25,000: 3% p.a./balances over $100,000:

3.15% p.a. This account retains its current deposit ceiling of $500,000.
90 Day Savings - (previously known as "90 Day Gold") balances over
$100,000: 3.5% p.a.l balances over $250,000: 3.75% p.a. The new deposit
ceiling is $750,000.
Changes are 3. ------- from the first of next month.
(A) collective (B) affective (C) effective (D) terminated
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Theme 2
Marketing Theme 1
Theme 2
Banking and Finance
Marketing
Theme 3 Hospitality
Theme 4 Office
Theme 5 Shopping
advertising demand product sales force
Theme 7 Health
advertisement distribution profit strategy
Theme 8 Telephone
brand innovation promotion supplier
Theme 9 Travel
competition management purchase supply Theme 10 Mail
competitor marketer resources target market Theme 11 Insurance
customer satisfaction objectives revenue Theme 12 Meetings
Memo
To: All Customer Service Staff
From: Zadie Boyle 1. We lead someone to believe
(something). Therefore, (B) is
Re: Customer Satisfaction correct.
We will be having a meeting at 9:30 on June 5th to discuss revising our current 2. The verb usually collocated
with a service is provide.
targets for customer satisfaction. Sales have been falling in recent months, and Therefore, (D) is correct.
customer comments 1. ------- us to believe that our customers feel we do not
(A) show (B) lead (C) hold (0) suggest
2. ------- as good a service as the competition. We will have a brainstorming session

(A) make (B) produce (C) create (0) provide
at the meeting, so bring along some good ideas.
Warm-UDS
The deadline for 1. ------- for the in-house "Innovation in Marketing" contest
(A) submissions (B) attempts (C) participants (0) marketers
has been postponed to March 22nd• We are looking for original ideas for our
new online advertising campaign. The advertising department is accepting
ideas from all Medco employees in an 2. ------- to reflect the true face of our
(A) effect (B) attempt (C) acceptance (0) afford
company and the people who work for it. We want to convey to the public
that we are a caring company, not just 3. ------- on profits. We also want to
(A) decided (B) efforts (C) focused (0) concentrated
show that we are the best at what we do.
Entries should be sent via email to the advertising department at

medcoiinm@medco.com.
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Theme 3
Theme 1
Theme 2
Banking and Finance
Marketing
Hospitality
Theme 3 Hospitality
Theme 4 Office
Theme 5 Shopping
bartender customer service landlord reservation
Theme 7 Health
beverages entertainment (hotel) lobby seasonal work
Theme 8 Telephone
catering food hygiene porter serve
Theme 9 Travel
cocktail lounge front desk premises snacks
Theme 10 Mail
Theme 11 Insurance
complimentary head chef reception take an order
Theme 12 Meetings conference housekeeper receptionist welcoming
Notice
The management of Fordworth Industries would like to invite all workers and their
I. Responses (B), (C), and (D) family members to take 1. ------- of the complimentary movie tickets now available
are all words that followtake;
(A) use (8) hold (C) advantage (0) photos
however, only advantage
makes sense here.
Therefore, (C) is the correct every Wednesday afternoon at the reception desk in the lobby of the employee
answer. leisure center. To thank you for all your hard work, we are offering free movie tickets
2. We usually claim something every Wednesday from now until the end of the year. To 2. ------- your tickets, simply
we are entitled to, such as a
free gift or prize. Therefore, (A) take (8) claim (C) pick (0) realize
(B) is the correct answer.
show your leisure center membership card to the receptionists, and they will be
happy to give you your tickets. We regret that we can only allow a maximum of 4
tickets per family. Enjoy your free movies!
Please note that the serving of alcoholic beverages to minors will not be 1. -------.
(A) exclaimed (8) tolerated (C) treated (0) checked
The owner of any licensed 2. ------- caught allowing the sale of alcohol to anyone
(A) premises (8) location (C) driver (0) reception
under the age of 21 will be fined a minimum of $500. In order to prevent the
accidental sale of alcohol to minors, it is essential that all bartenders and
servers check the 10 of customers who appear to be in their twenties or
younger. While this may be time-consuming, please explain to customers
that it is necessary. Customers who refuse to comply should not be allowed
to order alcoholic beverages. We understand that you may feel uncomfortable
enforcing this system, but it is a legal requirement. Thank you for your 3. -------.
(A) cooperate (8) cooperated (C) cooperation (0) cooperating
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Office Theme 1
Theme 2
Banking and Finance
Marketing
Theme 3 Hospitality
Theme 4 Office
Theme 5 Shopping
account director personnel officer seminar
Theme 7 Health
accountant document photocopier stationery Theme 8 Telephone
administration executive profession supervisor Theme 9 Travel
agenda flex-time promotion take maternity leave Theme 10 Mail
conference intern resume take sick leave Theme 11 Insurance
department job applications secretary work nine to five Theme 12 Meetings
Memo
To: All staff
From: Personnel 1. The word attached is
commonly used when an
Re: Interns additional paper or document
Date: May 30'h accompanies another.
2. Although all the words are
This is just to remind everyone that the internship season is with us again. We will connected to the idea of choice,
be welcoming 10 interns from the local high school during their summer vacation. (B) is the most appropriate
There will be one intern in each department, for four weeks. 1. ------- are copies of word choice.
(A) Connected (B) Attached (C) Stuck (0) Joined
their resumes, for your reference. Please be friendly to them and let them know what
it is really like to work for a publishing company. Our interns were 2. ------- from the
(A) picking (B) selected (C) preferred (0) elected
top students at St. Hadrian's, and they are very enthusiastic about coming here.
-lin ••
This month's meeting will be held on Wednesday March 13'h at 4:00 p.m. in
the small meeting room. The following items are to be 1. -------. This is to be a
(A) talked (B) spoken about (C) discussed (0) gossiped about
fairly informal meeting, and it is hoped it will be over by 5:30.

New Business
• Changes to maternity and paternity leave regulations--extension of period
• New positions - 2. ------- for applications
(A) limit (B) time up (C) end (0) deadline
• "Women in Advertising" conference presentations

• Feedback on 3. ------- introduction of flex-time for all full-time workers
(A) suggestion (B) indicated (C) implied (0) proposed
Committee reports (no reports to be given this month)

Any other business - feel free to bring up anything you feel needs discussing
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Theme 1
Theme 2
Banking and Finance
Marketing
Shopping
Theme 3 Hospitality
Theme 4 Office
Theme 5 Shopping
aisle counter loyalty card shopping mall
Theme 7 Health
barcode customer relations opening hours stock
Theme 6 Telephone
Theme 9 Travel
bargain customer service refund store credit
Theme 10 Mail
cash register damaged reputation try on
Theme 11 Insurance changing room discount shelves undersold
Theme 12 Meetings clerk display
Notice
Monkfields Grocers would like to 1. ------- customers' attention to the information
I. Draw (someone's) attention (A) pull (B) assist (C) draw (D) make
to something is a commonly
used set expression. below.
Therefore, (C) is the correct
Due to current staff shortages owing to sickness, we would like you to note the
answer.
2. Untilfurther notice is another
following changes to our hours: From Monday January 30th until further 2. -------,
set expression. Therefore, (C) we will be opening at 9:00 a.m., instead of 8:00 a.m., and will be closing at 7:00 p.m.,
is the correct answer.
(A) attention (B) sign (C) notice (D) opinion
instead of 8:30. We apologize for any inconvenience, and will return to our regular
hours as soon as possible.
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To: GraceBros@gracebros.com
From: misco@hotnet.com
Date: Sept. 23
Subject: Complaint
Dear Sirs,
As a(n) 1. ------- customer at Grace Brothers Department Store, I feel compelled
(A) regular (B) ordinary (C) normal (D) often
to complain about the recent increase in prices. I have always considered

your store to be of a high quality, but with reasonable prices. However, over
the past few months, I have noticed that your prices have been creeping up.
This week I went to purchase a cosmetic product which I buy, on 2. -------,
(A) median (B) medium (C) average (D) usually
about 4 times a year. Of course I like prices to remain static, but this time
the price had risen by over 50%. I saw the same item on sale at a much
lower price in a 3. ------- store. Needless to say, I bought the cheaper item.
(A) contender (B) competitor (C) peer (D) rival
I am not sure what explanation you can offer, but I just wanted to let you
know how I feel.
Sincerely,
Cynthia Carter
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T ro nsportotion Theme 1
Theme 2
Banking and Finance
Marketing
Theme 3 Hospitality
Theme 4 Office
Theme 5 Shopping
access ferry passenger subway
Theme 7 Health
arrival freight rail pass to fly Theme 8 Telephone
cancellation highway runway to land Theme 9 Travel
congestion interchange schedule to take off Theme 10 Mail
delay intersection seat reservation transit Theme 11 Insurance
departure long-distance bus station Theme 12 Meetings
Dear Maria,
This is just to let you know that the representatives from the head office will be 1. -------
I. Wej1y into but land at an
(A) landing (B) driving (C) flying (D) leaving airport, we leavejrom
somewhere, and we might
into Heathrow Airport. They are scheduled to land at Terminal 2 at 3:00 p.m. on drive to an airport; therefore,
Monday. I have sent them details on how to get to the office by subway, so they response (C) is the correct
choice.
can make their own way here. They will call you when they get on the subway, so
2. Responses (A) and (B) do not
could you please 2. ------- them at the station and bring them here? make sense here. Response
(A) pick (B) gather (C) take (D) meet (C) could be the right answer,
if the blank were followed hy
a phrase "from the station,-
Many thanks,
not by "at the station."
Therefore, response (D), meet,
Victor
is the only option.
.
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Would passengers please note that from October 22n,\ all seats on the Star
Liner Express will require reservations between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m., and
again from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This is due to the great 1. ------- for seats at
(A) demand (B) command (C) claim (D) wish
these times of day, and new safety regulations which restrict the number of
standing passengers allowed to board the train. Reservations may be made by
telephone in 2. -------, or in person on the day of travel. Monthly rail pass holders
(A) prior (B) advance (C) before (D) ahead
are also required to make reservations for journeys made during these times.
There will be no additional 3. ------- for reservations.
(A) cost (B) fine (C) price (D) charge
We would like to apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for using
South Coast Railways.
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Theme 7
Theme 1
Theme 2
Banking and Finance
Marketing
Health
Theme 3 Hospitality
Theme 4 Office
Theme 5 Shopping
ache diabetes nutritional supplements
Theme 7 Health
bench press diet personal trainer
Theme 8 Telephone
blood pressure cuff eye chart Pilates
Theme 9 Travel
caffeine free weights positive visualization
Theme 10 Mail
Theme 11 Insurance
calories gym/health club protein
Theme 12 Meetings carbohydrates high/low blood pressure running machine
cardiovascular low/high blood sugar sore
check-up muscles stethoscope
cross training nutrition yoga
Notice to all employees

As part of McTaggart Corporation's new employee fitness program, a new company
I. The correct answer is (D). (C) health club will be available on the third floor for all employees to use. The health
is wrong because there is club will include six 1. ------- to help increase cardiovascular fitness, as well as
no such concept as
cardiouascu[ars. Answer (A) (A) a gym (8) free weights (C) cardiovasculars (D) running machines
is another word for health
club, and answer (B) helps 2. ------- to help develop muscular strength. We hope all employees will take advantage
build strength, not cardiovas-
cular fitness. (A) caffeine (8) free weights (C) a running machine (D) a stethoscope
2. The correct answer is (B).
of this great opportunity to get healthier.
Answers (A), (C), and (D) do
not help build muscular
strength.
Y:/J:w:JI1:-:u'UpJil-!I;; ----.
Notice to all employees
Friday, December 6, a health screening van will be parked in the front parking
lot from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The health screening van will
be staffed by three nurses as well as a physician's assistant. They will be
checking 1. ------- and blood sugar levels, as well as giving
(A) stethoscope (8) blood pressure (C) nurses (D) blood pressure cuff
information on 2. -------. There will also be a personal trainer from Roger Platz'
(A) eye chart (8) free weights (C) nutrition (D) running machines
Health and Fitness to talk about the importance of 3. ------- during work as
(A) health (8) free weights (C) muscles (D) positive visualization
well as during exercise. To allow as many people as possible to attend this
health screening, all shift supervisors will be directed to give their workers
an additional 30 minutes of break time .
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Telephone Theme 1
Theme 2
Banking and Finance
Marketing
Theme 3 Hospitality
Theme 4 Office
Theme 5 Shopping
analog dial tone operator speed dial
Theme 7 Health
answering machine digital phone cord telephone booth
Theme 8 Telephone
busy signal domestic receiver trace (a call) Theme 9 Travel
call back service earpiece redial voice message Theme 10 Mail
calling card hang up redirect a call wrong number Theme 11 Insurance
cassette international rolodex Theme 12 Meetings
crank call memo rotary phone
Memo
To: Stacy Darby, Director, Planning Division
1. (e) wrong number is the right
Ms. Darby, answer because the phone call
I tried several times to get in contact with the branch office, but I was unable to was to the branch office, not
make contact. The first number was a 1. . It turned out to be the phone number to an auto parts store.
2. (A) is correct. The writer
(A) phone number (B) dial tone (C) wrong number (D) right number suggests that the number is
correct, but he was unable to
to an auto parts store. The second number was probably the right number, but all complete the phone call.
I got was a 2. I will try again tomorrow.
woo.
(A) busy signal (B) crank call (C) telephone line (D) phone call
J. Fred Peck: Assistant to the Director, Planning Division.
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Advertisement
As a special limited offer to all Bayside Mutual Insurance Employees, JAM
Mobile Phone and Internet Provider is offering half off on 1. ------- and domestic
(A) local (B) international (C) national (D) nationwide
phone calls through the summer. Talk to anyone in the world for half the
price! JAM also offers a free 2. ------- service to our Premium Plus Customers
(A) phone (B) talk (C) voice message (D) radio
so that you'll never miss a call. Simply record a message, enter *34 and you
can save up to 50 messages. If you sign up before the end of the month,
JAM will include a 3. ------- worth 100 minutes of talk time that you can use
(A) telephone (B) credit card (C) telephone booth (D) calling card
from your cell phone, a pay phone, or any phone you wish. So what are you
waiting for? Start saving today, with JAM!
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Theme 1
Theme 2
Banking and Finance
Marketing
Trovel
Theme 3 Hospitality
Theme 4 Office
Theme 5 Shopping
board (a ship) credit voucher information kiosk red-eye (flight)
Theme 7 Health
book (a ticket) economy layover reservation
Theme 8 Telephone
Theme 9 Travel
cancellation fee expense account lobby shut-eye
Theme 10 Mail car pool fare zone overhead compartment suitcase/trunk
Theme 11 Insurance carriage/berth first class package tour surcharge
Theme 12 Meetings commuter train hail (a taxi) peak season window/aisle seat
concierge hostel purser
Memo to all regional managers

Just a reminder that 1. ------- airline tickets are not deductible on company expenses.
I. The correct answer is (B). (A) aisle seat (B) first class (C) window seat (0) economy
Answers (A) and (C) do not
relate directly to airline tickets, The company will only pay the amount of an economy ticket. If employees wish to
while answer (D) doesn't make
sense within the contelloi of the
upgrade, they must pay the additional costs themselves. Regional managers must
passage. review their employees' 2. ------- to make sure that this policy is being enforced.
2. The correct answer is (C).
(A) fare zones (B) credit vouchers (C) expense accounts (0) surcharges
Since employees would be the
ones having an expense
account, answer (C) makes
sense within the context of the
sentence.
Warm-UDS
To: Mrs. Peggy Tarant
From: Sunvilla Travel
Re: Confirmation of airline tickets
Mrs. Tarrant,
This is just to confirm the following: First class reservation on Vision Airlines
from Helsinki to Madagascar on the first of April at 8:00 a.m.
The ticket cost includes a 1. ------- of 100 Kronigs,
(A) reservation (B) price (C) cancellation fee (0) car pool
which is non-refundable. 2. ------- will begin at 7:30 at gate 37 and an

(A) Boarding (B) Entering (C) Flying (0) The day
appointed Sunvilla Travel 3. ------- will be waiting for you upon your arrival at
(A) airplane (B) package tour (C) driver (0) car pool
Madagascar International Airport. Because you are not taking part in a

package tour, we suggest you book any travel arrangements that you may
plan while in Madagascar through your hotel which, we feel, offers very fair
rates and exceptional service.
Thank you for choosing Sunvilla Travel, and we wish you a safe journey .
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Moil Theme 1
Theme 2
Banking and Finance
Marketing
Theme 3 Hospitality
Theme 4 Office
Theme 5 Shopping
airmail parcel registered mail

Theme 7 Health
cash on delivery (COD) post office return to sender Theme 8 Telephone
dead letter office postal insurance scale Theme 9 Travel
envelope postage meter snail mail Theme 10 Mail
first class Post Office (PO) Box (to) sort Theme 11 Insurance
fragile postcard stamp Theme 12 Meetings
metered mail postmark weigh
mailing restrictions postmaster zip code
money order private courier zone fare
Inter-office memo
Beginning August 31 st, Westmore Home Architecture will no longer use 1. -------.
(A) stamps (B) stumps (C) stomps (D) mail I. The correct answer is (A).
Answers (B) and (C) have no
Instead, when sending letters or packages, we will be using a 2. ------- that will connection with sending mail,
and answer (D) doesn't make
(A) stamp (B) marker (C) postage meter (D) postage maker sense within the context of the
sentence.
automatically weigh the item being sent, calculate the correct postage, and mark 2. The correct answer is (C).
the item accordingly. Training on the new device will begin on Monday. Answers (B) and (D) are
distracter answers, while (A)
does not fit the context of the
passage .
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Fax
Mrs. Jameson,
Here is the mailing address for Rossi and Associates in Finland. Please
send the completed building plans by 1. ------- with an
(A) private courier (B) public courier (C) post office (D) parcel
2. ------- date of no later than December 14'h.

(A) acceptance (B) attendance (C) arrival (D) entry
When we receive the building plans, we will send a 3. ------- for the balance
(A) postal insurance (B) postage meter (C) money order (D) postmaster
of the payment. Please do not use the regular postal system, as we feel that
it will take too long to arrive, and we will miss our deadline. If you have any
questions, please call or fax our branch office in London. They will be able
to provide you with further details regarding this project and its deadlines.
Thank you for your assistance,
Roman Transko, Director, Planning Division
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Theme 1
Theme 2
Banking and Finance
Marketing
Insurance
Theme 3 Hospitality
Theme 4 Office
Theme 5 Shopping
Theme 6 Transportation deed lend survivor's benefit
borrow
Theme 7 Health dependents lien term
cash out
Theme 8 Telephone full coverage mortgage terminate
compensation
Theme 9 Travel
homeowner partial coverage underwriter
contract
Theme 10 Mail widow
co-payment indemnity policy
Theme 11 Insurance widower
cosigner lapse premium
Theme 12 Meetings
deductible lease renter
Notice
All employees hired after September 21 sl will be covered under the Westbrook
Plus life insurance 1. ------- instead of Westbrook Premium. Westbrook Plus has
1.The correct answer is (A).
Answers (B) and (D) are both (A) policy (8) deed (C) police (D) lease
incorrect terms and answer
(C) does not fit the context of two advantages. First, it has lower monthly payments, and second, you can 2. -------
the passage.
2. The correct answer is (C).
(A) borrow (8) lease (C) cash out (D) buy
Answer (A) would not be a
term applied 10 an insurance your premium any time after the first year. Please see your payroll manager for
premium. Answers (B) and more details on either Westbrook Plus or Premium.
(D) have to do with giving
money, whereas the context
implies receiving money.
Advertisement
Aveno Health, the first name in health insurance, is now offering 1. -------
(A) health (8) deductible (C) cash out (D) homeowner's
insurance as well. Whether you own your home or 2. -------, Aveno has a
(A) buy (B) rent (C) lend (D) borrow
policy that is right for you. You can choose either full or partial coverage and
you can even set the amount of the 3. ------- based on how much you can
(A) deductible (8) money (C) cash out (D) fare
pay. Another added benefit is that you can combine your Aveno health
insurance payment with your Aveno homeowner's insurance payment and
just make one payment per month. Don't miss out on this fantastic
opportunity. Remember, Aveno for life-and now property!
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Meetings Theme 1
Theme 2
Banking and Finance
Marketing
Theme 3 Hospitality
Theme 4 Office
Theme 5 Shopping
annually gavel pro/con
Theme 7 Health
attend guest speaker profit/loss
Theme 8 Telephone
bi-monthly itinerary quarterly
Theme 9 Travel
budget marketing Research and Development (R & D)
Theme 10 Mail
closed-door merger seniority Theme 11 Insurance
conference negotiations sequester Theme 12 Meetings
constructive criticism open-door team leader
consult podium/dais teleconference
evaluation report presentation yearly/monthly planner
Notice to set-up crew

The Computer Supplier Conference will be held in the Cherry Jubilee Room. Please
arrange the 1. ------- next to the computer terminal because they will be hosting a 1. The correct answer is (A). The
context suggests a single
(A) dais (8) chairs (C) room (D) conference
piece of furniture; therefore,
(B) is incorrect. Answers (C)
2. ------- with suppliers from overseas. The room will need 350 chairs on the floor and (D) are not tangible
(A) meeting (8) teleconference (C) conference (D) consultation objects that could be placed
next to the computer terminal.
and ten chairs up on the stage. Please leave two aisles going from the stage to 2. The correct answer is (B).
While answers (A), (C), and
the rear of the room. If you have questions, contact Mr. Davey.
(D) are possible, they would
not need connection to a
computer terminal as
requested in the notice.
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Notice to all shift managers
As you are probably aware, Sandez Petroleum will be hosting its 1. -------
(A) weeks (8) annual (C) month-long (D) daily
Performance Improvement Meeting and Seminar next month at the Gasparin

Hotel on Seaview Road. Please let your workers know that the day has
been changed from December 10lh to December 17th• This year's meeting
and seminar will include an afternoon of 2. ------- such as "Effective Team
(A) meetings (8) work (C) itinerary (D) presentations
Organization," "Giving Constructive Criticism," and "Happy Team, Productive

Team." There will also be a special 3. -------, Tom Channing, who will speak
(A) talker (8) guest speaker (C) person (D) event
about overcoming stress in the workplace. We hope you will all be able to
attend. Remember to inform your staff about the change in dates.
See you there!
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Questions 9 through 12 refer to the following email.
Date: September 23, 2005

From: Hymills@Mills.com
To: zenap23@happy.co
Subject: Stationary Order
This is just to ------- the order placed over the telephone earlier today. As we discussed
9. (A) refer
(8) confirm
(C) notify
(0) respect
before, I would like to order the ------- items:

10. (A) following
(8) below
(C) preceding
(0) under
32 boxes of A4 paper, white, recycled

20 boxes of A4 paper, white (NOT recycled)
2 packs of A4 paper, green
2 boxes of black ball point pens (the cheapest you have in stock)
1 box of red ball point pens
15 large glue sticks, any brand
I would also like to confirm that this order will be ------- to our account, as is our usual
11. (A) asked
(8) taken
(C) charged
(0) bought
policy. Please send the ------- as soon as it is ready. I need to submit it to the accounting
12. (A) invoice
(8) papers
(C) notice
(0) arrangement
department before the end of the week.
Thank you for your consideration,

Hayley Mills
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Reading
7 Comprehension
Strategies
This section of the TOEICI8lassesses your ability to read and understand
written English. You must read passages and then answer questions
based on what is stated or implied in the passage. The passages will be
about a variety of topics and in a variety of formats, including memos, letters,
charts, graphs. indexes, tables, and other common methods of presenting
information in print.
Test-taking Tips
./ Quickly read the passage to gain the main idea and general information.
At this stage. you may be able to answer some of the questions .
./ For the remaining questions. read the relevant parts again and look for
more specific details which will help you answer the questions .
./ Do not be misled by the words or phrases from a passage that are
repeated in the choices. These may not always be relevant to the
answer.
Question Types
Type 1 - Main Idea Questions
Type 2 - Fact and Detail Questions
Type 3 - Inference Questions
Type 4 - Cause and Effect questions
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Question Type 1
Main Ideo Questions
Main idea questions will ask you about the primary focus of the reading passage.
The main idea may be stated overtly-often near the beginning or end of the
passage-or it may be implied, so that you must make an inference by depending
on the key words or phrases. Typical main idea questions look like the following:
• What is the purpose of the letter?

• What is the message about?
• What is the main idea of the passage?
• Why did the writer send this fax?
KEY EXPRESSIOI'(S Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following letter.

• confirm - support or
establish the certainty of Dear Alice,
• afterwards - following a
particular event, date, or time I trust that your meetings have been going well this week. This is just a
• prove - turn out to be short note to confirm the plans for Thursday evening. As I mentioned
when we met to discuss 'the color scheme for your book, I have reserved
two tickets for this Thursday's Swan Lake at the Sydney Arts Center.
The performance begins 2at 7:30. As I suggested before, let's meet at the
Key Information theater between 6:30 and 7:00. I will be sending the company's driver to
',5 meet you at your hotel at six o'clock. Afterwards, I hope you will be able to
Martina works for a publishing join me and our chief editor, Hank Rearden, 3for supper at La Mirage.
company.
Don't hesitate to contact me if there are any problems. This should be a
2 nice relaxing evening before your departure on 4Friday morning.
A performance is scheduled for
the coming Thursday, at 7:30. Yours truly,
3
Martina Hayes
Dinner is scheduled at La
Mirage after the performance. 5Sales Director
4
Alice is going to leave on
Friday. 1. What is the purpose of the note?
(A) To extend an invitation (B) To reply to an invitation
(C) To confirm plans (0) To cancel plans
2. Why did Martina Hayes write this letter?

(A) To notify Alice of a change of plans
(B) To ensure Alice knows when and where to meet
(C) To confirm Alice's flight time
(0) To check that Alice knows where the theater is
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Question Type 2
Fact and Detail Questions Type 1 Main Idea Questions

Detail questions will ask you about specific details regarding the information given
in the reading passage. The formats of detail questions will vary as follows:
• Who is Collin Baker?

• When will they meet?
• How long did they wait for the bus?
• Where can they get a permit?
• What product is going to be made abroad?
• How many times has Mr. Green tried to call John?
• Which of the following is NOT mentioned/stated?
• What time is the flight leaving?
Questions 3 and 4 refer to the following article. EY EXPRESSIO
• prospective -likely to
Without a doubt, the most important part of any job application is the resume. become or be
Along with a cover letter, it is the first impression a prospective employee makes on • chronological - arranged
a potential employer. Therefore, it is important that a resume provide as much relevant in the order of time of
information as possible while remaining 'brief. A resume should be no more than one occurrence
full side of a sheet of paper. All too many candidates make the mistake of submitting • diploma -a document
several pages which, more often than not, don't even get a second glance. issued by a school indicating
A resume must be neatly printed, with 2at least three-quarter inch margins on all that the recipient has
successfully completed a
four sides. Use underlining, capital letters and asterisks 3to highlight important
course of study
information. A resume should be single-spaced with an extra line between blocks of
information.
Begin a resume with your name, address, and contact information (e.g., telephone
or fax numbers, email address). Do not include age, marital status, or other personal
facts. Next, many resumes state the position sought 40r career goal. Then comes Key Information
perhaps the most important part: a chronological outline of work experience-starting
1
with the most recent job and working 5backwards-including for each position a A resume should be brief.
brief description of relevant duties and skills used or acquired. Finally, include an outline
2
of your educational background from the most recent backwards. Make sure to list
The margins should be
dates of completion, full names and locations (if not common knowledge) of schools,
superscript of an inch or more
and diplomas or certificates awarded. on all four sides.
3
Important information should
3. Which of the following should NOT be on your resume? somehow be highlighted.
(A) Your name and telephone and fax numbers 4
(8) The year you received your bachelor's degree A career goal precedes a
chronological outline of work
(C) Your nationality and the fact that you are single
experience.
(D) A description of tasks performed in your last job
5
Outlining of work history and
4. What is true about a resume? education background should
(A) Resumes should be brief but very informative. be in reverse chronological order.
(8) A resume should have three-quarter inch margins on both sides.

(C) Important information should be italicized.
(D) An outline of educational background should end with the most recent
information.
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Question Type 3

Inference Questions
Inference questions check your ability to use details to draw a logical conclusion
based on specific information in the reading. Although the answer is not stated
explicitly in the reading passage, the passage will provide you with enough
information to choose the correct answer. As in main idea questions and the fact
and detail questions, you should look for key words or phrases that will help you
to draw a correct conclusion. Typical inference questions may look like the following:
• Where did the woman used to live?

• How often does the man probably play tennis?
• It can be inferred from the passage that...
E E)(PRESSIO~S Questions 5 and 6 refer to the following advertisement and email.

• deluxe - particularly
elegant and luxurious SAVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
• faeility -something For 'a limited time, the Regal Inn is offering its deluxe family suite 2for just
created for a particular $159.99-barely half our standard rate! Each unit is nicely appointed with two double
function beds and a separate living area that includes kitchen facilities and a dining table .
• suite - a hotel unit that When you'd rather have someone else do the cooking for you, enjoy luxurious dining
includes more than one type
in one of our three award-winning restaurants, or have 3room service bring you a
of room
meal. And between meals, you can work up an appetite 4in one of our two heated
• workout room - a room
with exercise facilities indoor pools or fully-equipped workout room. To make a reservation, call 1-800-555-
ROOM or email deluxe.room@regal.co
• Standard rooms available from $99.99.
• Offer good through January 5th
Key Information
To: deluxe.room@regal.co
1
From: harrytan@netscap.com
The hotel adopts a new family
rate for the holiday season. Subject: Reservation
2 I'd like to make a reservation for a deluxe family suite at the special holiday rate of
The rate for a deluxe family $ J 59.99. Please make my 5reservation for December 2200 to December 26111• Please
suite is $159.99, which is let me know as soon as possible if these dates are available, and I will send you my
almost half the standard rate.
credit card details.
3
The guests can have food Thanking you,
delivered to their own rooms. Harry Tan
4
Guests can swim and do
physical exercise indoors. 5. Based on the information in the passage, to which holiday does the
advertisement refer?
5
The man wants to reserve a (A) Summer (8) Christmas
room in December from the (C) Ramadan (D) Easter
22"' until the 26".
6. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about the Regal Hotel?
(A) It is going to increase the family rate.
(B) It is going to provide the guests with a free meal.
(C) It is going to allow the guests to cook in their room.
(D) It is going to close down the outdoor pools temporarily.
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Question Type 4
Couse and Effect Questions Type 1 Main Idea Questions

TYiJe 4 Cause and Effect questions
Cause and effect questions look at the reason for an event or action and its
consequences. For this type of question, you may find it helpful to look for
expressions such as because (of), due to, owing to, as a result of, and thanks to
to focus on cause. Cause and effect questions often take the following forms:
• Why is traffic heavy on the highway?

• What may happen because of the hurricane?
• What caused the shipment to arrive late?
Questions 7 and 8 refer to the following information and letter. EY EXPRESSIONS
• fare - a transportation
Using City Buses charge
• pre-paid - (of money) paid
City Buses are white and blue. Please board at the front door and 1pay the fare ahead of time
as you get on. The fare per ride is 2$1.50 for adults, and $1.00 for senior citizens • arthritis -painful
and youths aged 10-16. Children under 10 ride free. The fare may be paid with inflammation of the joints
3coins, token, or a bus card. Please pay the exact amount directly into the slot at • innovation -something
the top of the fare box. Remember that bills are not accepted, and drivers can- newly introduced
not make change for riders. Pre-paid bus cards may be bought at the main
bus terminal, or at any news kiosk. Fares paid using a bus card are 20 cents
cheaper than when using cash. When you wish to get off the bus, please 4notify
the driver in advance by pressing one of the buttons located throughout the bus.
Key Information
1
Dear Cicy Buses Company, Fares should be paid when you
I am writing to thank you for introducing the cicy bus pre-paid card. As a senior citizen get on the bus.
suffering from arthritis, I have long found it difficult to deal with small coins. In the 2
past, I often dropped my change as I tried to put it into the payment slot, causing a The fare varies according to
long line of irritated people behind me. This made me reluctant to take the bus, due age.
to my embarrassment. However, 5the bus card is easy to hold, and it is a wonderful
3
innovation. Many of my older friends have had the same experience, and we are taking There are three methods of
payment.
the bus more and more often these days.
4
Thank you, Passengers must notify the
driver if they wish to get off.
Hilda Braid
5
Bus cards have made it easier
7. What caused Hilda to feel embarrassed when she took the bus? for this woman to use the bus.
(A) She didn't have enough coins.

(B) She kept dropping her coins.
(C) She got off at the wrong stop.
(D) She lost her bus card.
8. What has been the result of the introduction of bus cards?

(A) Older people are using the bus more frequently.
(B) Older people no longer use buses.
(C) Hilda Braid has dropped her card.
(D) People have complained because the card is too expensive.
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Sample Test: PART 7
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following fax.
Fax
To: Peter Cooke, Headly Electronics
From: Darren Simpson, Customs and Excise Bureau
Re: Shipment
Date: April 2nd
A shipment of 48 refrigerators has now been cleared for collection by the Dover Port
Authority Customs and Excise Bureau. This shipment arrived on March 27 An import
th•
tariff of £13 is payable on each item in the shipment. At £13 x 48 that comes to a total
of £634. This is payable before the shipment will be released for collection. Payment
should be made to Westman Bank, account #223003, account holder: Custom and
Excise. please fax us once payment has been made.
1. What is the purpose of this fax? 3. What should Peter Cooke send after
(A) To inform Peter Cooke that his paying the import tariff?
shipment is ready for collection (A) A letter
(B) To inform Peter Cooke that his (B) £634
shipment has been rejected (C) A fax
(C) To inform Darren Simpson that he (D) An email
should pay a fee
(D) To inform Darren Simpson of the
cost of a refrigerator
2. Who is Darren Simpson?

(A) An official at the Customs and
Excise Bureau
(B) An importer of electrical appliances
(C) A trader
(D) A banker
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Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following announcement.
Personnel Departntent News-It gives us great pleasure to announce the appointment

of our new vice presidents. As of tomorrow, Marshall and Young, Inc. will have two
new vice presidents: Research and Development's Gary Shepherd and Constance
Hayes from the Product Design Department, who were informed of their promotions
last Tuesday. Mr. Shepherd, who has been with this firm for ten years, will remain in
R&Dand will be working with Jordan Jones, Senior VP in that department. Ms. Hayes,
who has been a Project Manager in Product Design since joining Marshall and Young
five years ago, will be heading up the Consumer Products Department along with
Eugene Park, who is transferring from his position as vice president in R&D.We are
expecting an exciting year and looking forward to the continued success of Mr.
Shepherd and Ms. Hayes.
4. How many people from Product Design 6. When were the new vice-presidents told
were promoted? about the promotion?
(A) One (A) Last Tuesday
(8) Two (8) The day after the vote
(C) Three (C) Tomorrow
(D) Four (D) Over a month ago
5. Who will be leading the Consumer

Products Department along with
Eugene?
(A) The Senior VP
(8) Jordan Jones
(C) Gary Shepherd
(D) Constance Hayes
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Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following message.
WHilE YOU WERE OUT
To: William Maxwell

From: Katherine Potter, Blade Travel
Date: Wed., February 2nd
Time: 7:30 p.m.
RETURNED YOUR CALU IMPORTANT/ WILL CALL AGAIN/ PLEASE CALL
MESSAGE: The air portion of your trip has not yet been confirmed.
Confirmation will probably come early tomorrow. However,
all ground and hotel reservations have been confirmed for you
and Joseph Hill. All confirmation numbers, tickets, etc. will be
sent by messenger to Mr. Hill once everything is finalized.
TAKEN BY: David Sales
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7. Why did Katherine Potter call? 9. Where does Katherine Potter probably
(A) To confirm William Maxwell's flight work?
reservation (A) A messenger service
(B) To inform William Maxwell that his (B) A hotel
flight is not confirmed (C) An airline
(C) To ask William Maxwell to call Mr. (D) A travel agency
Hill
(D) To make a booking
8. Who will be traveling?

(A) Only David Sales
(B) David Sales and William Maxwell
(C) William Maxwell and Joseph Hill
(0) Joseph Hill and Katherine Potter
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Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following form.
Darnley's Dairy
We would like to thank all our loyal customers for choosing Darnley's Dairy for all
their dairy needs. In order to streamline our delivery service, and to ensure you
continue to receive our products in tip-top condition, we are asking all customers
to fill out the order form below. Your details will be entered into our new customer
database, and we will use this information to serve you better. As always, there will
be no charge for home delivery.
Thank you.
Name: _
Street Address: _
City: _
Order Quantity How often Day

Fat-free milk 1 carton 3 times a week Mon, Wed & Fri
Low-fat milk
Whole milk
Organic milk
Flavored milk:
Chocolate
Strawberry 1 carton
Payment method:
Cash )(X __
Credit card
Please return this to your Darnley's Dairy milk deliverer.
10. What is the purpose of this form? 12. How many varieties of milk can be
(A) To catch customers who haven't ordered using this form?
paid their bills (A) Six
(8) To improve their delivery service (8) Five
(C) To thank customers (C) Four
(D) To reduce delivery times (D) Three
11. How much does Darnley's charge for

home delivery?
(A) $1 per item
(8) It doesn't say.
(C) Nothing
(D) It depends on the item.
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MEMORANDUM
To: All Employees
From: Sidney Flanders, Office Manager
Date: September 4
Re: Vacation Days
Since it is never too early to be prepared, I am requesting that all employees promptly submit
to their departmental managers any requests for vacation days for the remainder of the
year. As you know, the end of the year is our busiest time, and there is always the problem
of having to schedule vacations and personal time off around the end-of-year holidays.
This is the most popular time for vacations, apart from the summer months, and it takes a
lot of time to coordinate. I will work with all departmental managers to see that all vacation
requests are honored where possible, except in cases where it is anticipated that the temporary
staff will not be able to cover the projected workload. Unfortunately, we will have to request
that some employees (generally employees with little seniority) postpone their vacation
plans until a more convenient time. Those of you who do not get your first choice of vacation
this time round will be given priority next time. However, please note that this is still not a
flat guarantee that you will get your choice, even then. I would like to ask that all requests
be made to the appropriate offices before the end of the week. Thank you for your cooperation
in this matter. Rest assured that I will do my very best to accommodate all wishes.
13. Who will be receiving vacation requests? 15. According to the memo, when should
(A) The personnel secretary requests for vacation time be made?
(B) The office manager (A) By the end of the day
(C) All employees (B) By the end of the week
(D) Temporary employees (C) By the end of the month
(D) By the end of the year
14. What is true for employees with more

seniority? 16. According to the memo, what problem
(A) They will not need to make often occurs?
vacation requests. (A) Employees do not schedule
(B) They may be asked to postpone enough vacation time.
their vacations. (B) Vacation time is used too early in
(C) They will probably have their the year.
vacation requests honored. (C) Departmental managers often
(D) They will not receive this reject requests for time off.
memorandum. (D) There is difficulty scheduling
vacations at year's end .
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Questions 17 through 20 refer to the following letter.
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Taylor and Bryce, Attorneys-at-Law ,

13 Woodlawn Avenue
Albany, NY 11208
Polar Airlines, Inc.

P.O. Box 1660-100
Minneapolis, MN 55440
Dear Sir/Madam,
I received this free mileage coupon (arrached) from your airline when I took a flight to San
Francisco in March. Though I am currently not enrolled in the Polar Miles Program, having
read abour the various benefits on offer, I am imerested in becoming a member and receiving
the 10,000 bonus Polar Miles offered with the coupon. In addition, I would like to have the
mileage of my recem flights on your airline (ticket copies arrached) credited to my new Polar
Miles accoum, if possible.
I'd also like to take this opportunity to let you know that I appreciate all you did for me last
December when I traveled on your airline from Boston to Finland. It was the first time I had
used your airline, and to be honest, I had my doubts aboU( what kind of service to expect.
However, I am happy to say that I was proven wrong. The plane was six hours late taking off
(due to a terrible Christmas Eve blizzard-over which I know you had lirrle comro!!), but your
staff did all they could to ameliorate the situation. I plan to cominue to fly your airline because
of the courteous assistance and service I received from Polar Airlines employees during that long
delay and subsequem flight.
Yours sincerely,
" Anthony Taylor ~

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17. What was Mr. Taylor's reason for writing 19. Where is this letter being sent from?
to Polar Airlines? (A) Finland
(A) He wanted to make a complaint. (B) Minneapolis
(B) He wanted to enroll in an air miles (C) Albany
program. (0) Boston
(C) He wanted to make a reservation.
(0) He wanted to apply for a job.
20. What caused Mr. Taylor's plane to be
delayed?
18. What did Mr. Taylor receive from Polar (A) Lack of assistance
Airlines in March? (B) Weather conditions
(A) A coupon (C) Mechanical problems
(B) His Polar Miles membership '(0) Poor control by Polar Airlines
(C) 10,000 Polar Miles
(0) Courteous service
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Dear Alberta Bank Customer,
The following contains important information about your new Alberta Bank ATM/Debit
card. Pleaseread it carefully. This information could help protect you against fraudulent
use of your card by others.
Instructions regarding the enclosed item(s):

• If the enclosed Alberta Bank Card replaces a valid card that is about to expire, simply
sign the back of the new card and begin using it asyou would ordinarily. Your confidential
Personal Identification Number (PIN) is the same one you have been using.
• In all other cases, please take it to the Alberta Bank branch which is most convenient
for you to sign and validate your new Bank Card, and choose a new PIN. The Alberta
Bank recommends that customers do not usedates of birth astheir PIN. Pleaseremember
to bring two forms of identification with you, such as a passport, student ID card, driver's
license, or credit card issued by the Alberta Bank.
If your Bank Card is lost, stolen or damaged, please call the Alberta Bank Card Helpline,
in operation 24 hours a day. The telephone number for this help line can be found on
the back of your card. We advise you to make a note of this and keep it in a safe place.
Remember, please destroy your old bank card properly.
Do not hesitate to visit any of our branches any time you have any questions about the
Alberta Bank and our wide range of services.
Sincerely,
Alberta Bank
21. What was enclosed with this letter? 23. If this card is a replacement for a lost
(A) A Personal Identification Number card, what must the customer do?
(B) A new Bank Card (A) Begin using the card as usual
(C) A bank statement (B) Call Alberta Bank
(D) An expiration notice (C) Visit an Alberta Bank branch
(D) Pick up a new card
22. Who is the letter from?

(A) Friends 24. Which of the following is NOT
(B) A customer recommended as a PIN?
(C) A bank (A) Customer's favorite numbers
(D) An advertising agency (B) Customer's date of birth
(C) Dates from US history
(D) Binary numbers
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To: Celia Kelly

From: Andrew Mathers
Date: Saturday, March 21
Re: Arrival in Tokyo
I have been unexpectedly called to an emergency meeting in Seoul this weekend,

and thus will not be able to meet Mr. Robert Bayer at Narita Airport in Tokyo tomorrow
morning (Sunday, March 22) as planned. I'm sorry not to have contacted you earlier
about this, but the call came through just as I was about to board my flight to Japan
from New York.
I was fortunate enough to get a seat right away on a plane for Seoul, so instead of
being on my way to Tokyo right now, I am currently waiting in San Francisco to embark
on the final leg of my flight to Korea.
This whole thing was quite unforeseen, and I apologize for any inconvenience it
may have caused; however, my presence in Seoul this weekend is urgently needed. I will
contact you again upon my arrival there. My business in Korea will be concluded by
Monday afternoon, so I expect no difficulty in being present for the start of the TokJ'o
conference on Tuesday morning. My assistant, Ms. Alice Lang, will be arriving there as
planned, and will act as my agent until my arrival. I have asked her to contact Mr. Bayer
as soon as possible to explain the situation and then to meet with him on my behalf
according to our original schedule. I have no doubt Ms. Lang will handle the situation
professionally and diplomatically.
25. Who will be meeting in Tokyo on Sunday? 27. Where will Andrew Mathers most likely
(A) Alice Lang and Robert Bayer be on Tuesday morning?
(B) Celia Kelly and Robert Bayer (A) San Francisco
(C) Andrew Mathers and Alice Lang (B) Tokyo
(D) Celia Kelly and Andrew Mathers (C) Seoul
(D) New York
26. Who will be the last person informed of

the change of plans? 28. Due to which of the following reasons
(A) Alice Lang is Andrew Mathers changing his plans?
(B) Celia Kelly (A) He decided to take a last minute
(C) Robert Bayer vacation.
(D) Andrew Mathers (B) He has to attend an emergency
meeting.
(C) He didn't want to meet Robert
Bayer.
(D) He thinks Alice Lang can do a better
job.
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Questions 29 through 33 refer to the following chart and memo.
Organizational Chart of the City Library, as of August 20, 2005

Guidelinesestablishedin the first meetingof the Library Sub-committee,
also held on August 20, 2005.
City Council
Public Services Division
Chair of Reference Section

Brian Kingston
Committee Member 4
Sarah Hazlett
Multi-Media Librarian Children's Librarian

Michael Bentley Janet Miles
Reference Books and Journals Adults' Librorian

Finola Benettone Anthony Edwards
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MEMO
To: All members of the City Library Sub-committee and Library employees
From: Alex Farino, City Council Director of Public Services
Re: Organizational Hierarchy
Date: September 12, 2005
Pleasetake a look at the attached chart. As you know, the City Library sub-committee
was set up to deal with the day-to-day running of the city library, and as an effort to
improve the overall efficiency of this institution. At the inaugural meeting on August
20th, the official chain of command, so to speak, was established. However, it seems
that the primary reason for the existence of the committee has been misunderstood
by the majority of the members. I have been receiving individual documents and
letters from most of the people named on the chart. The whole purpose of making
this chart was to prevent this from happening. All complaints and problems regarding
the reference and multi-media sections of the library should be reported by the
librarians in charge to committee members 1 or 2. After discussion, if they are
unable to resolve the complaint, then they should take it to the next level, in other
words, to the chairman of the Reference Section, Brian Kingston. Should he feel it
necessary, he may bring matters to my attention; otherwise, he is authorized to take
action as he sees fit. It is the same scenario with the adults' and children's lending
libraries: first approach committee members 3 or 4, who will then approach the
relevant chairperson if needed. Under no circumstances should anyone approach
me directly. I urge you to follow this protocol.
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top of the chart? tact if he has a problem?
(A) City Council (A) Janet Miles
(B) Brian Kingston (B) John Atlee or Sarah Hazlett
(C) Allie Green (C) Allie Green or Brian Kingston
(0) Alex Farino (0) Michael Bentley
30. What is the purpose of this memo? 33. Has the new organization of the library
(A) To remind members of the next been a success?
meeting (A) Yes, overall, but with some minor
(B) To remind members of whom to difficulties.
contact about problems (B) It does not say.
(C) To explain the library sections (C) No, the members have ignored the
(0) To thank the members of the library chain of command.
sub-committee (0) Yes, it is a great success.
31. Who is in charge of books for library

users under 10 years of age?
(A) Finola Benettone
(B) Anthony Edwards
(C) John Atlee
(0) Janet Miles
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Questions 34 through 38 refer to the following schedule and fax.
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Flight # Departure time Arrival time Destination Notes
23:05 06:30 1 Aisle seat
ALA222 Pisa
May 2"" May 3'. 1 Kosher meal
15:50 10:00 1 Aisle seat
ALA223 Tokyo
May 5 th
May 6 th
1 Kosher meal
May 3'.
06:30 Arrival at airport - pick-up by representative from Ferrari
10:30 Meeting with car interiors design team
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Tour of factory
15:00 Meeting with Chief Engineers
16:30 Your presentation (to Board of Directors)
19:00 Dinner with members of the Board of Directors
May 4 1h
08:00 Breakfast meeting with Paolo Svegli

09: 15 Tour of second factory site
11:30 Meeting with Maria Modesta
13:00 Lunch - free time
16:00 Your second presentation (to export division)
19:00 Dinner reception
May 5 th
A.M, Free time (9:00-13:00 sightseeing - individual tour arranged)

13:30 check in for flight. Tour guide will accompany you to airport,
Hotel reservation: 2 nights, single room at the Astoria
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To: Alistair Black
Fax #: 023-999-9998
From: Wendy Hartwell [Travel]
Fax #: 023-998-9998
Dear Mr. Black,
As requested. I am sending you a detailed itinerary for your forthcoming trip to Italy. As you will
see, both your outgoing and return flights have been confirmed, and I have reserved an aisle seat both
ways, I have been in direct contact with our Pisa branch, and they have obtained the schedule of meetings
and events planned for your stay in Italy. We have succeeded in arranging a brief meeting with Mr. Paolo
Svegli of the Italian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association, although he is willing to give no more
than 1 hour of his time, I know that you have already been in touch with him by email, so I think that
this should be long enough to discuss your proposal in person. If he is interested enough to set up this
initial meeting, I think we may have a good chance of setting up the contract.
You'll have one morning of sightseeing before you leave.The guide will take you directly to the airport.
Don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
Have a good trip.
Regards
Wendy Hartwell.
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34. What is probably the purpose of Alistair 37. Whom will Mr. Black probably be
Black's trip? traveling with?
(A) To set up' a contract with an Italian (A) With a business associate
motor manufacturer (B) With his spouse
(B) To set up a new factory (C) No one
(C) To have an aisle seat (D) Paolo Svegli
(D) To fly to Tokyo
38. How long will Mr. Black spend

35. To whom will Alistair Black be making sightseeing?
presentations? (A) One full day
(A) Maria Modesta (B) No time during this trip
(B) The Board of Directors and the (C) Several hours
Export Division (D) 3 days and 2 nights
(C) Paolo Svegli and the Chief
Engineers
(D) Employees at two factories
36. Which of the following statements is

probably NOT true?
(A) Alistair Black has been
communicating with Paolo Svegli.
(B) Alistair Black is good friends with
Paolo Svegli.
(C) Paolo Svegli has little spare time to
meet with Alistair Black.
(D) Alistair Black has Paolo Svegli's
email address.
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Questions 39 and 40 "refer to the following agenda and memo .
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Agenda
Personnel Department Monthly MeeUng
onday 141b July, 4:30 p.m.
Interview Room 3
New Business
• Appointment of new department head • New policy on interviewing
• Relocation - new office sites • New employee health insurance system
Reports
• Interviewer training committee • Employee relations workshop
Other business
(please notify me by July 10th if you have other items to add)
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To: All Personnel Department employees
From: Ursula
Date: July 2 nd
Re: Meeting agenda
This is a quick reminder about this month's meeting, which will be held a week
earlier than usual. This is because the third Monday this month is a national holiday,
and all offices will be closed. Be sure to make a note of this date because absences
will not be excused. In addition, please note the change of location. It will be held in
interview room 3 this time, not room 2 because of complaints about the broken air
conditioner. The management has decided not to fix the air conditioning because we
will be relocating around the middle of August. The new location of our office is item
number 3 on the agenda. Please bring any ideas you have on facilities that you feel
should be provided in our new location. I will be handing out forms at the meeting for
you to fill in with your ideas. There will be an explanation of our new employee health
insurance system. Mark Southwold will be explaining how the new system will save
you money, while increasing overall coverage. He has asked me to inform you that he
is willing to talk one on one with anyone interested, but please make an appointment
with his secretary first.
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(A) The regular meeting day will be a (A) People who will be absent from the
day off this month. meeting
(8) The regular time is being moved (8) People who want to consult Mark
from Mondays. Southwold
(C) There was no meeting last month. (C) People who want to add items to
(0) The company felt that it was time the agenda
for a change. (0) People who wish to attend the
meeting
40. What would have been the date of the

meeting if it had not been changed? 43. Which of the following statements is
(A) Seven days early NOT true?
(8) July 2151 (A) The department is changing its
(C) Monday interview policy.
(0) July 281h (8) The personnel department will have
a new head.
(C) The new insurance system is costlier
41. Why isn't the management going to than the old one.
repair the air conditioning? (0) The department has at least three
(A) It is too expensive. interview rooms.
(8) The weather is cooler these days.
(C) The company will move to another
building.
(0) They are waiting for permission.
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Dear Nancy,
Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I haven't forgotten what we discussed,
and I will be having a meeting with Bob Jones later this afternoon. Do you want me
to ask him if the budget can be raised to $350,000? We had set a budget of $300,000,
but after going through the building plans with you and the architect, I think that it
is not going to be enough. I have been going through the books, and I think the firm
can manage it. I am pretty sure that, together, you and I can come up with a pretty
persuasive package that we can take to the next level if Bob is unwilling to discuss
it today. I know that he is the person I am supposed to consult first, but frankly, he
lacks the power to make that kind of decision.
Let me know what you think.
Anita
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Dear Anita,
Well, I too have been looking at the figures, and I think that maybe we should ask for
$400,000. It is embarrassing to go way over budget once a project has begun, so I
would rather ask for more before we begin and not have to cut corners later. I think it
is a waste of time going over everything with Bob, but I understand that this is the
procedure. Talk to him so that he knows what is going on, but make an appointment to talk
to Joseph Green, too. He is a lot more influential, and I know that he has been interested
in this project from the start. It will definitely help to have him on our side. See if you can
get Rosemary Connors to come along, too-let's make a mini-presentation to them both.
If they both like our ideas, I think we will have no trouble getting what we want.
Talk to you later,

Nancy
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meeting (A) Construction of a building
(B) Gain extra funding for a project (B) Decorating a house
(C) Make dinner plans (C) Starting their own company
(D) Meet influential people (D) Investing in the stock market
45. How much does Nancy want the budget 48. Among the following, who probably holds
raised? the highest position?
(A) Half as much as Anita (A) Nancy
(B) By a third (B) Anita
(C) By $50,000 (C) Bob Jones
(D) An unspecified amount (D) Joseph Green
46. Whom does Nancy want to make a

presentation to?
(A) Bob Jones
(B) Bob Jones and Joseph Green
(C) Joseph Green and Rosemary
Connors
(D) Rosemary Connors, Joseph Green
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General Directions
This test is designed to measure your language ability.
The test is divided into two sections: Listening and Reading.
You must mark all of your answers on the separate answer sheet.
For each question, you should select the best answer from the answer
choices given. Then, on your answer sheet, you should find the number
of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the
answer that you have selected. If you decide to change an answer,
completely erase your old answer and then mark your new answer.
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In the Listening test, you will be asked to demonstrate how well you understand spoken
English. The entire Listening section of the test will last approximately 45 minutes.
Directions are given for each of the four parts. There is a separate answer sheet for marking
answers. Do not write your answers in the test book.
Part 1
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear four statements about each picture in your textbook.
After listening to all four statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what
you see in the picture. Then find the number of that question on your answer sheet and mark your
answer. The statements will be spoken only one time, and are not printed in your test book.
Sample Answer
Example
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Now listen to the four statements.
Statement (B), "The woman is typing on a computer," best describes what you see in the picture.
Therefore, you should choose answer (B) .
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Directions: In this section you will hear a question or statement followed by three responses.
Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter (A), (8), or (C) on your
answer sheet. Again, each response will be spoken only one time and will not be printed in your
test book.
Sample Answer
Example .C])@
You will hear: How are you today?
You will also hear: (A) I'm fine, thank you.

(8) It's cold, isn't it?
(C) Well, it's a difficult issue.
The best response to the question "How are you today?" is choice (A), "I'm fine, thank you."
Therefore, you should choose answer (A).
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Directions: In this section of the test, you will hear a number of conversations between two people.
You will be asked to answer three questions about what is said in each conversation. You must
;elect the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (0) on your answer
41. What was the man waiting for?

(A) The woman
(B) A shipment of material
(C) An appointment
(0) A sale at a department store
42. Who has been calling every day?

(A) The customs officials
(B) The department store
(C) The woman's mother
(0) Nobody
43. Why did it take so long?

(A) The company forgot to send the package.
(B) There was a mistake in the address.
(C) It was held up at customs.
(0) The woman forgot to give it to the man.
44. What is the man doing?

(A) Taking a week's vacation
(B) Trying to repair a computer
(C) Making photocopies
(0) Making a phone call
45. Why is the woman surprised?

(A) She thought the man had quit.
(B) She heard that he had given up.
(C) The man was very rude to her.
(0) The man has been doing the same task for a week.
46. When does the man expect to finish?

(A) He won't. It's too complicated.
(B) Sometime next week
(C) Before the end of the day
(0) Tomorrow
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47. What is the woman's problem?

(A) She doesn't have enough cash on her.
(B) She has lost her check book.
(C) She can't find her credit card.
(0) She can't find her wallet.
48. How does the woman want to pay?

(A) By credit card
(B) By debit card
(C) By check
(0) By cash on delivery
49. What does the woman need to show the clerk?

(A) Her address
(B) Two forms of identification
(C) One form of identification
(0) Her check book
50. According to the woman, what is special about tomorrow?

(A) It's her birthday.
(B) It's the man's birthday.
(C) It's a national holiday.
(0) It's Friday.
51. Why will the man go to work?

(A) He doesn't like holidays.
(B) It will be nice and quiet in the office.
(C) He hates birthdays.
(0) He has a lot of work to catch up on.
52. What is the woman going to do tomorrow?

(A) She plans to come to the office, too.
(B) She hopes to sort out orders.
(C) She will enjoy having a day off.
(0) She doesn't say.
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53. Why is the man worried?

(A) He thinks he'll be late for work.
(B) He thinks his boss dislikes him.
(C) He thinks the woman will be late.
(D) He expects trouble in the stock market.
54. How long does he have to get to work?

(A) One hour
(B) Thirty minutes
(C) One hour and thirty minutes
(D) As long as he wants
55. What does the woman think?

(A) He'll get into a lot of trouble.
(B) He'll probably lose his job.
(C) He'll get there in time.
(D) He should take a taxi.
56. What is the man looking for?

(A) A telephone
(B) A new battery
(C) A store
(D) Directions
'7. Which store has a broken payphone?

(A) The store next door
(B) The store the man is in currently
(C) Both this store and the store next door
(D) Neither store
58. What does the woman say about her cell phone?
(A) The battery is dead.
(B) The man can borrow it if he wants.
(C) She never lends it to customers.
(D) She doesn't have one.

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59. Where does the man live?

(A) Near the office
(B) A couple of blocks from work
(C) Near the subway station
(0) Near the woman
60. Who brings the woman to work three days a week?

(A) The man
(B) Her brother
(C) Her husband
(0) Her sister
61. Why doesn't the woman take the subway?

(A) The bus is cheaper.
(B) The bus is easier to take.
(C) The subway is far from her home.
(0) She dislikes the subway.
62. Where is the man going?

(A) Home
(B) To have a coffee with John
(C) To John's office
(0) To a meeting
63. Why can't the woman go with them?

(A) She is allergic to coffee.
(B) She has to attend a meeting.
(C) She is waiting on a phone call.
(0) She has a lunch appointment.
64. Which of the following does the woman want?

(A) A large coffee and a sandwich
(B) A large coffee only
(C) A large coffee and a banana muffin
(0) A large coffee and a blueberry muffin
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65. What are the man and woman discussing?

(A) Their vacation in Singapore
(8) Designs for a new building
(C) Shipping costs
(D) A meeting they both attended
66. Why will Amy and Hank have to make some changes?
(A) There are some mistakes in the structure of the building.
(8) The Tanaka Corporation doesn't like the design.
(C) They forgot to label the diagrams.
(D) There are no changes needed.
67. What kind of company do the man and woman probably work for?
(A) A shipping company
(8) A fashion design company
(C) An architectural firm
(D) A post office
68. What has the man heard about the personnel department?
(A) There will be major changes made to the personnel department.
(8) The company is expanding the personnel department.
(C) He is going to be promoted to head of the personnel department.
(D) The personnel department will hire several new workers.
69. According to the woman, why is the personnel manager leaving?

(A) He is not leaving.
(8) He is taking early retirement.
(C) He is taking sick leave.
(D) He was offered a better job elsewhere.
70. What is the woman's opinion of the man?

(A) He is a hardworking employee.
(8) He pays too much attention to idle gossip.
(C) He needs to find a new job.
(D) He has been getting slack lately.

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Part 4
Directions: In this section of the test, you will hear a number of short talks given by a single
speaker. Again, you must answer three questions about what is said in each talk. Choose the most
appropriate response to each question and mark the letter (A), (8), (C), or (D) on your answer
sheet. Each talk will be spoken only one time and will not be printed in your test book.
71. Who is Carol Draper?

(A) A popular novelist
(8) A magazine editor
(C) An investment banker
(D) A famous politician
72. How long has Carol Draper held her current position?
(A) 6 months
(8) 1 year
(C) 2 years
(D) This evening
73. What will Carol Draper do after her speech?

(A) She will answer questions.
(8) She will sign her book.
(C) She will have dinner.
(D) She will show a film.
74. What type of business is Eagle?

(A) An airline
(8) A travel agency
(C) A car rental company
(D) A large hotel chain
75. According to the message, how can one obtain rate information?
(A) Call another number
(8) Leave a message
(C) Send an email
(D) Visit another location
76. Which of the following times is the office NOT open?

(A) Monday 7:30 a.m.
(8) Friday 4:30 p.m.
(C) Sunday 6:30 p.m.
(D) Wednesday 10:00 p.m .
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77. What happens at 9:00 p.m.?

(A) The whole library will close.
(B) The children's section closes.
(C) Normal operations resume.
(D) Parents must meet their children.
78. Why is a section of the library being closed early?

(A) There is a medical emergency.
(B) There is a maintenance problem.
(C) It rarely closes at 9:00 p.m.
(D) It is closing early in order to reopen tomorrow.
79. What advice is given to people planning to bring children to the library tomorrow?
(A) Do not bring children tomorrow
(B) Leave immediately
(C) Telephone first
(D) Send a fax
80. What is being specially discounted?

(A) Children's toys
(B) Flashlights
(C) Batteries
(D) Smoke detectors
81. When are the special prices in effect?

(A) While the light is flashing
(B) Twenty-five minutes each day
(C) For the next 40 minutes
(D) Every day this week
82. What sizes are being discounted?

(A) All sizes
(B) Small
(C) Small and medium
(D) Large

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83. How often does the radio station have a weather report?
(A) Once an hour
(8) 12 times a day
(C) Twice a day
(0) Once a day
84. What is happening in the western mountains?

(A) People have been injured.
(8) There have been tornados.
(C) There are accidents on the highways.
(0) Heavy rain continues to fall.
85. What happened to dozens of people in the South?

(A) They were injured.
(8) They were killed.
(C) They were kept off the highway.
(0) They were trapped for 12 hours.
86. Who are Jim and Tammy?

(A) Country music singers
(8) Contest finalists
(C) Radio show hosts
(0) Paula Chen's friends
87. What is Paula Chen told to do?

(A) Request some country music
(8) Phone the radio station
(C) Win $10,000
(0) Collect her prize
88. What will happen if Paula Chen doesn't do what is mentioned?

(A) She will lose her job.
(8) She will win a prize.
(C) She will lose the chance to win some money.
(0) She will make Jim and Tammy angry.
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89. Who is being held at the airport?

(A) Customs officials
(8) News reporters
(C) Five suspects
(D) Confidential sources
90. Why are they being held?

(A) For carrying false passports
(8) For drug smuggling
(C) For diplomatic reasons
(D) To return to San Lorenzo
91. What is the lightest punishment if they are found guilty in this case?
(A) 25 years in prison
(8) A $25,000 fine
(C) Loss of their passports
(D) 2 years imprisonment
92. Who is this announcement intended for?

(A) New employees
(8) The driver of a truck
(C) Store customers
(D) The tow truck owner
93. What will happen if the truck is not moved?

(A) The owner will be fired.
(8) It will be towed off.
(C) The loading ramp will be used.
(D) The truck may be damaged.
94. Where should the driver have parked instead?

(A) In a parking lot behind the plant
(8) In a parking lot across the street
(C) In the town center
(D) In the loading bay

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95. What is true of the Capital Express?

(A) It is the fastest train in the world.
(B) Tickets for it are very expensive.
(C) It operates in North America.
(0) It travels throughout the country.
96. How long is the trip to Washington on the Capital Express?

(A) Nearly 105 miles
(B) About 175 kilometers
(C) Around three hours
(0) Over six hours
97. What kind of service is available on the train?

(A) A massage service
(B) A food and beverage service
(C) A book-lending service
(0) A priority ticket reservation service
98. Who is Larry?

(A) A high-school student
(B) The woman's son
(C) A houseguest
(0) The woman's nephew
99. What is available for Larry to eat for dinner?

(A) A pizza, vegetables, and ice cream
(B) A salad and ice cream
(C) A hamburger and fries
(0) Ice cream and cake
100. When is Larry supposed to do his homework?

(A) Before he eats his dinner
(B) After he has a pizza
(C) Before eight o'clock
(0) When the woman comes home
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READING TEST
In the Reading test, you will be required to answer several types of reading comprehension
questions based on a variety of texts. The Reading section of the test will last approximately
75 minutes. There are three parts, and directions are given for each part. You are
encouraged to answer as many questions as possible within the time allowed.
You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers
in the test book.
Part 5
Directions: In each question, you will find a word or phrase missing. Four answer choices are
given below each sentence. You must choose the best answer to complete the sentence. Then
101. Today's deposits total $4,800.00, leaving you with a balance ------- $10,665.62.
(A) to
(B) of
(C) for
(0) from
102. I called her on at least three occasions, but she ------- got back to me.
(A) rarely
(B) sometimes
(C) never
(0) usually
103. We ------- to inform you that your application for credit has been disapproved.
(A) revert
(B) resent
(C) regret
(0) reject
104. Six months -------, construction was begun on the hospital's new wing.
(A) ago
(B) then
(C) since
(0) before

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105. This is a restricted area; entry by ------- personnel is strictly forbidden.

(A) unauthorized
(8) exclusive
(C) impertinent
(D) declassified
106. The 30 extra books were ------- on top of a desk in an unused office.
(A) restored
(8) arraigned
(C) ordered
(D) stacked
107. ------- you not spoken up like that, the issue would probably never have been addressed.
(A) Did
(8) Should
(C) Are
(D) Had
108. Employers ------- to pay their employees a decent wage.

(A) must
(8) ought
(C) should
(D) would
109. The board voted to ------- the chairman, whose tenure had been marked by ever-increasing
losses.
(A) fete
(8) oust
(C) jeer
(D) cede
110. One worry is that higher tax rates will cause a slowing of the economy, which will in turn
lead to a decrease, rather than an increase, in tax -------.
(A) ratios
(8) revenue
(C) regulation
(D) allotment
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111. ------- many others who lost money investing in its stock, Green wanted to see criminal
charges brought against Seleron Corporation officials.
(A) As
(B) Like
(C) Because
(0) Although
112. The managing director asked his ------- to contact the shareholders regarding the crisis
management meeting.
(A) aid
(B) aide
(C) aided
(0) addition
113. ------- all of the newly-hired employees were unhappy with the organization of the orientation
schedule.
(A) Most
(B) Mostly
(C) Almost
(0) Every
114. Customers wishing to make complaints ------- ask to talk to one of our customer service
consultants, who will be pleased t6 help them.
(A) should
(B) might
(C) ought
(0) had
115. If Mr. Singh ------- to apply for the position, he would be hired in an instant.
(A) may
(B) were
(C) is
(0) will
116. The investigating committee announced that it would put ------- releasing its findings for at
least another week.
(A) off
(B) upon
(C) down
(0) up

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117. Janet was understandably quite nervous, never ------- spoken in front of such a large
crowd before.
(A) has
(8) had
(C) have
(0) having
118. The interviewer ------- to, but never mentioned outright, the rumors of internal dissention.
(A) conferred
(8) deferred
(C) alluded
(0) secluded
119. The company's accountants tried to ------- nearly $1,000,000 in earnings so as to avoid
paying taxes on it.
(A) dismiss
(8) reveal
(C) remiss
(0) conceal
120. We need to sell this in a hurry, so we are going to take ------- the first buyer offers for it.
(A) whatever
(8) however
(C) whomever
(0) whoever
121. ------- anyone listening to the speech understood its eventual importance.
(A) Nearly
(8) Hardly
(C) Fairly
(0) Actually
122. Her speech did not inspire any public support; -------, it made people less sympathetic to
her cause.
(A) consequently
(8) otherwise
(C) indeed
(0) factually
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123. Experts advise that a speaker ------- both alone and in front of a live audience prior to
delivering a major address.
(A) retell
(8) revoke
(C) restate
(0) rehearse
124. Marion Smith of Merston Enterprises has asked me to make this presentation here today,
on ------- behalf.
(A) theirs
(8) my
(C) her
(0) hers
125. Planning the new office layout has been the hardest task I ------- in a long while.
(A) had have
(8) did have
(C) did had
(0) have had
126. Fortunately, changing the members of the committee halfway through the project has had
no noticeable ------- on the price of shares.
(A) point
(8) affectation
(C) affect
(0) effect
127. I want you to instruct the movers to put all of the boxes in the largest room ------- the first
floor.
(A) on
(8) in
(C) to
(0) for
128. Everyone ------- been wonderful to work with, and I will sorely miss working here.
(A) have
(8) did
(C) hasn't
(0) has

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129. Sandra is incredibly ------- in everything she does. She was given an award for her quick
work last year.
(A) efficient
(8) effortless
(C) affluent
(D) affective
130. The committee ------- that we do not pursue legal action at this time, but wait for the result
of the tests.
(A) suggesting
(8) is recommending
(C) has
(D) is recommended
131. The management has agreed not to take further action, ------- you do not commit any further
violations of company policy.
(A) granted
(8) therefore
(C) provided
(D) moreover
132. I ------- never have hired him if his references had given me any indication of how unreliable
he would be.
(A) would
(8) will
(C) must
(D) had
133. I will be announcing to the media today that all ------- from sales of this CD will go to charity.
(A) proceeds
(8) precedes
(C) precedent
(D) results
134. A new branch of that coffee shop chain will be opening in the shopping center ------- Friday
morning.
(A) in
(8) to
(C) on
(D) off
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135. According to Nancy in the quality control department, there have been ------- customer
complaints this month. This is a great improvement on the preceding two months.
(A) few
(8) a few
(C) some
(0) none
136. It is imperative that quality is not sacrificed for profits. We have ------- the best products at
the best prices.
(A) provide
(8) to be providing
(C) to provide
(0) profited
137. The worst that can happen ------- that the store will have to alter its operating hours until
we can hire replacement staff.
(A) are
(8) was
(C) is
(0) have
138. The finance office is unable to ------- reimbursements unless all pertinent receipts are
submitted.
(A) approve
(8) make approvals
(C) approve of
(0) appropriate
139. I ------- insist on a revision of next year's budget by Friday. It must be ready before the
annual general meeting at the end of the month.
(A) could
(8) must
(C) may
(0) have
140. There has been a leak of confidential data to one of our biggest -------. It would seem that
we are the victims of corporate espionage.
(A) enemies
(8) oppositions
(C) rivals
(0) opposites
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Directions: Read the texts on the following pages. You will find a word or phrase missing in some
of the sentences. Below each of the sentences, four answer choices are given. Select the most
appropriate answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer
sheet.
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Dear Mrs. Whitman,
I regret to inform you that your application for a government subsidized housing ------- has been
141. (A) permission
(8) loan
(C) affirmation
(D) agree
rejected. While we understand that you recently became unemployed, as a home owner who has
more than $10,000 dollars currently ------- in a bank account, you simply do not fit any of the basic
142. (A) withdrawn
(8) transfer
(C) deposited
(D) mortgage
criteria for a subsidized housing loan. However, as a single parent, if you are receiving no financial
support from the father of your children, you may qualify for child care assistance. I suggest that
you contact our office to make an appointment to discuss this further. The number to call for -------
143. (A) denomination
(8) consultation
(C) remittance
(D) talking
appointments is 023-445-4460. The phone line is operational between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m. Please have your social security number on hand when you call. This ------- speed up the process.
144. (A) is helping
(8) helped
(C) will help
(D) used to help
Sincerely,
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Over the last few months, we have received ------- letters from readers, asking us where they can
145. (A) much
(B) a lot of
(C) numbers of
(0) lots
buy some of the items that have been on display in the background of a number of our fashion
features. It almost seems that the furnishings and decorative items from those photo shoots have
. ------- interest than the clothes themselves.
146. (A) aroused more
(B) aroused
(C) provoked
(0) made more
For this reason you will notice that, starting on page 78 of this month's edition, we have introduced
a new feature entitled "Where can I buy...?" This new section will appear immediately after our
main fashion photo feature each month. We will be listing the designers and manufacturers for just
about everything you can see in each photo, and we will be giving you the numbers and websites you
need to find out more. Many of these items will be made available at a ------- to magazine subscribers.
147. (A) bargain
(B) price off
(C) major retailer
(0) discount
All the more reason to take out a subscription!

Take a ------- and let us know what you think.
148. (A) break
(B) time
(C) off
(0) look
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To: Fiona Kim

From: Baljit Singh
Subject: Urgent Business
Ms. Kim:
I wish you to present yourself at my office at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow. It has been ------- to my attention by
149. (A) made
(B) presented
(C) brought
(0) held
various members of staff that you have not been acting in a very cooperative manner of late, and I
feel we need to meet to discuss the -------. I was very surprised to hear this, and although I have
150. (A) circumstance
(B) situation
(C) development
(0) event
been ignoring it, hoping that this was a temporary matter, it has been going on long enough that I
think we need to talk.
I will not go into ------- in this memo, but needless to say we will be discussing three major incidents
151. (A) details
(B) information
(C) carefully
(0) in detail
which have caused us to lose important contracts. I have not yet decided what will happen to your
position at this company; it depends rather on the outcome of our meeting tomorrow and the outcome
of a second meeting that I will have with both of your ------- tomorrow afternoon.
152. (A) watchers
(B) foreman
(C) leaders
(0) supervisors

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Directions: In this part of the test, you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and
newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. Choose
the correct answer to each question and mark the letter (A), (8), (C), or (0) on your answer sheet.
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I Dear John,
1 I have bad news, I'm afraid. We are going to have to cancel the order for the 5000 m of
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1 electric cables, 5000 nuts and bolts, and the 50 bolt cutters which was placed yesterday
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153. What is the purpose of this fax?

(A) To place an order
(8) To cancel an order
(C) To confirm an order
(0) To ask for advice
154. What had Herbert Rails expected to receive?

(A) A contract to work for a private railway
(8) 5000 m of electric cables
(C) Some bad news
(0) A reward
155. Which of the following can be inferred from the fax?

(A) Max Green has never contacted John Andersen before.
(8) Max Green is interested in computers.
(C) Max sent the fax too late.
(0) Max Green and John Andersen already know each other.
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Questions 156 through 158 refer to the following notice.
NOTICE: To all patrons of the Blue Wave Fitness Center
The management would like members to note that the Blue Wave Fitness Center is not
liable for any items left in the coin lockers. Should you lose anything from the locker,
we regret that we will be unable to assist you in any way. Therefore, it is important that
you make certain that your locker is kept locked while you are using our facilities. A/so,
for security reasons, we do not keep a record of members' locker combination codes,
so it is vital that you remember the combination you choose.
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156. Where would this notice be posted?

(A) In a changing room
(B) At a railway station
(C) In a restroom
(0) In an office
157. What do members need to open their lockers?

(A) A key
(B) Coins
(C) A series of numbers
(0) Nothing
158. Why do you think this notice was posted?

(A) The Blue Wave has suffered thefts recently.
(B) The Blue Wave changed its management.
(C) The Blue Wave has bought new lockers.
(0) The Blue Wave is looking for new members.
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Vera called to let you know that she has finished the files and has sent them ~
by courier. You should be getting them this afternoon. She said to call her as
~ soon as you get back from lunch. She wants to discuss some of the details
about the plans before tomorrow's meeting. She said she is sorry for keeping ~
them so long, but it has been really busy over at her branch, and she had to
wait for Sam to get back from his business trip.
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159. What was Justin doing when Vera called?

(A) Attending a meeting
(8) Talking on another line
(C) Having lunch
(0) Resting at home
160. What is Vera sending to Justin?

(A) A document
(8) Some files
(C) Lunch
(0) A phone call
161. Why didn't Vera send the files earlier?

(A) She forgot about them.
(8) She was away on a business trip.
(C) She didn't want to.
(0) She has been busy.
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Questions 162 through 164 refer to the following email.
To: satty980hatmail.net
From: bcy099ralions.co.sp
Subject: Recordings
Hi Samantha,
This is just a quick email to let you know that we have found enough voice actors
to make the recording for the radio advertisement. The Heartful Acting Agency
is providing us with three children who will work with the man and the woman
you had already found. They are charging $50 an hour per child, so let's try to
get it done as quickly as we can to keep costs down. I have given the agency the
scripts.
See you at the studio.
Brian
162. Why did Brian send this email?

(A) To ask Samantha to find more actors
(B) To let Samantha know they have enough actors
(C) To tell Samantha about a meeting
(0) To complain to Samantha
163. How many voices will be used in the advertisement?

(A) Two
(B) Three
(C) Four
(0) Five
164. Why does Brian want to finish the recording quickly?

(A) He hates recording.
(B) He wants to save money.
(C) He has another appointment afterwards.
(0) He is impatient.
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Questions 165 through 168 refer to the following article.
Saving Time When Computing

Here is the second installment in our monthly "Computing for Business Users" guides.
A common complaint among computer users is the amount of time they spend waiting for their laptop to
start up and perform its tasks. Here are some handy tips on how to eliminate some of that waiting time.
Don't shut your laptop all the way off between meetings; just put it in the low-battery consumption
"Standby" mode. Shutting it down and waiting for it to reboot at the next meeting wastes valuable
time. This way you are ready to start as soon as you arrive.
Having too many programs in your computer's Start Up folder really slows things down. The solution?
Eliminate all unnecessary programs.
Stop too many programs from running at the same time when you start up the computer. Don't know
how? It's easy if you follow these instructions: click the Start menu, choose Run, then type "msconfig"
to launch the System Configuration Utility. Next, on the "General" tab, click "Selective Startup." Then
go to the "Startup" tab and uncheck any startup items that aren't necessary.
These are small but simple changes that you can make for yourself to save precious time. Next issue
we'll be looking at extending your battery life.
165. Who is this article intended for?

(A) Computer programmers
(B) Business people
(C) Program designers
(0) Professional computer game players
166. What does the article explain?

(A) How to start up your computer
(B) How to improve the speed of a computer
(C) How to change a battery
(0) Where to buy the best computer
167. How often are these computer articles published?

(A) Every day
(B) Every week
(C) Once a month
(0) Twice a year
168. What is the topic of the next article?

(A) Buying a new computer
(B) Making your battery last longer
(C) Computer accessories
(0) Security
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Questions 169 through 172 refer to the following advertisement.
Wanted: Graduate Manufacuuing Engineer

The candidate should be a recently qualified cngineeringgraduate with experience
working both as a member of a team, and alone unsupervised. The ideal candidate
will have background studies in the ficld oflmmufacturingengincering. The candidate
should be open-minded and capable of dealing with a challenging, high pressure
environment with a view to continuous improvement and development of
manufacturing techniques.
This is a full-time position. The candidate will he required to work 40 hours a

week, Monday to Friday, but thanks to our (lex-time system, the success fill candidate
will be able to choose his or her working hours, within reason. The position pays
a starting salary of £20,000, with the possibility of quarterly bonuses, dependent
upon performance. A pay raise will be ol'lered after 6 months, again depending
upon performance. Good prospects for promotion. 15 days paid vacation in the
first year, rising in subsequent years. Sponsorship lor part-time study is also a
possibility after one year's employment. Benefits include subsidized health
insurance, company pension, subsidized usc of company sports center, and usc
of child day care center.
Send resume and cover Icner to:
Lionel Blair
Personnel Manager
Grant Manufacturing,
Springhurst Industrial Estate,
Spring-hurst
NN0223
Application deadline: December 15th• Only short-listed candidates will be

contacted. No phone inquiries, please. Candidates who were unsuccessful in
our previous recruitment campaign are kindly asked NOT to reapply.
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169. What is the purpose of this advertisement?

(A) To recruit a new engineer
(8) To advertise something for sale
(C) To introduce manufacturing engineering
(0) To promote Grant Manufacturing
170. How often could an employee expect to receive a bonus?

(A) Once a year
(8) Twice a year
(C) Four times a year
(0) Never
171. Which of the following benefits is NOT mentioned?

(A) Health insurance
(8) Pension
(C) Child care
(0) Subsidized transportation
172. Who should NOT apply for this job?

(A) Engineering graduates
(8) People who like a challenging environment
(C) People who previously applied for a job at Grant Manufacturing
(0) People interested in promotion in their job

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Patel Pottery
16 Whitford Drive
Scranton, OH 40985
January 5, 2006
Mrs. Ivy Richards
209 Singlewell Road
Rochester, MD 10337
Dear Mrs. Richards,
Thank you for your recent inquiry about the range of goods produced by Patel
Pottery. It is my great pleasure to send you a copy of our latest catalog.
We are a small family-run business, and as such, do not produce large quantities
of any of our items. Each item that appears in our catalog is limited to a production
run of 10. This means that only ten of each item is ever produced.
On occasion, if a particular item produces a great demand, then we may recreate
it, but we prefer to keep the individuality of our products and steer clear of mass
production. This is because of our philosophy of craftsmanship. We feel that once
our potters are asked to make things in large numbers, they risk losing the sense of
craftsmanship and begin to feel like a mass production conveyor belt. Of course, .
this does mean that our prices are somewhat higher than in the average store, but
I am sure you will agree that it is worth the cost to be able to own a more unique
piece of pottery.
If you see anything in our catalog that catches your eye, or if you have a design
of your own that you would like made, the best way to place an order is to call me
at 088-799-8000. You can also check out our website at www.patelpot.co.uk.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Ranjiv Patel,
Orders and Deliveries Manager
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173. Why did Mrs. Richards write a letter?

(A) To get information about Patel Pottery's products
(B) To place an order
(C) To make a complaint
(D) To ask a favor
174. What does Ranjiv Patel say about the price of their goods?
(A) They are cheap.
(B) They are rather expensive.
(C) He doesn't mention prices.
(D) They are the cheapest in town.
175. What is Ranjiv Patel's responsibility?

(A) Design
(B) Answering complaints
(C) Taking and dispatching orders
(D) Advertising
176. How should Mrs. Richards place an order?

(A) By email
(B) By visiting the pottery
(C) By letter
(D) By phone

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Questions 177 through 180 refer to the following memo.
To: All Kitchen staff

From: Food & Beverage Services
Re: Food hygiene
Date: September 12th
A few days ago, I was disturbed to learn that the front desk has been
receiving complaints about the quality of food served by our kitchens. Last
week, there were four complaints about hair being found in food. This week,
there have been several complaints about soil and insects in the salad from
lettuce which has been insufficiently washed. And the last straw, this morning
one of our customers found a false nail in her scrambled eggs at breakfast.
I am not going to point fingers, but I would like to say that all of these
complaints were made on Thursdays and Fridays. While this is not necessarily
conclusive, it does rather suggest to me that the source of these problems
is likely to be someone who works on these two days. This narrows it down to
a small percentage of the kitchen staff.
However / as I said, I am not going to assign blame, but I do want to remind
everyone that all kitchen staff must have their hair tied back and covered
by a hat or hair net at all times. Fingernails must be kept short and free of
any nail polish or nail extensions. As for the incident of insufficiently washed
lettuce, there is no excuse for this, and I expect all staff to be most assiduous
in checking that all food is prepared perfectly before it is allowed to leave
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177. Why was this memo sent?

(A) Because there have been several complaints from customers
(B) Because customers have been praising the food
(C) Because the kitchen will soon be closed for renovations
(D) Because Food & Beverage Services sends a memo every month
178. Who might be at fault in this situation?

(A) All the kitchen staff
(B) Someone who works on Thursdays and Fridays
(C) The chef
(D) Awaiter
179. Which of the following items was NOT found?

(A) A false fingernail
(B) A tooth
(C) Dirt and insects
(D) Hair
180. How will the guilty person be punished?

(A) He or she will have to wear a hair net.
(B) There is no mention of punishment in the memo.
(C) He or she will be fired.
(D) He or she will pay a fine.

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Questions 181 through 185 refer to the following agenda and minutes.
Agenda for the INSCAN 5th Annual Public Board Meeting

Meeting date and time: June 22, 2005 2:25 p.m.
Location: Room 43
• Presentation of minutes from the last meeting
Reports
• Report from the President and CEO
• Report from the Chair of the Systems Advisory Committee
• Finance Committee's report
New Business
• Budget changes
• Election of new Chair of Finance Committee
Announcements
Adjournment of the meeting
John,
Here is a copy of the minutes from the meeting on June 22nd• Take a look and let me
know what you think before I make copies to send to everyone. I lost the notes which
I made at the meeting, so tell me if you remember things being the way that I have
described.
Minutes
The meeting opened with a reading of the minutes of the last meeting by secretary
Jenny Schmidt. These were approved by Anthony Woodward, meeting chair, and
seconded by Francisco Alton, CEO.
The President and CEO read a report of the company's developments over the
past year. This was followed by a report from the Systems Advisory Committee.
The committee was pleased to report that all new systems implemented since the
previous meeting have been successfully adopted throughout the company in all
branches nationwide. Chair of the committee, Tina Alvarez,noted that the Chain of
Command system has been particularly effective in improving interdepartmental
communications. This has lead to a reduction in errors in data-inputting and a
reduction in the number of employees complaining that they have not been
informed of changes. This report was followed by the Finance Committee report
which was also read by Tina Alvarez. According to the report, profits are up 3%
from last year.
Budget changes for the coming fiscal year were explained, and a full account of
these will be produced by the Finance Committee in due course. Elections for a
new Finance Committee chair were held, with Max Hampstead winning.
Finally, CEO Francisco Alton announced plans to move the company headquarters
to a new location in 2007, and the meeting was adjourned.
Thanks for taking a look. Talk to you later.
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181. How often does INSCAN hold public board meetings?

(A) Five times
(B) Once a year
(C) Every month
(0) Twice a year
182. Who is Tina Alvarez?

(A) The CEO of INSCAN
(B) The meeting chair
(C) Chair of the Systems Advisory Committee
(0) Chair of the Finance Committee
183. What has been the result of the Chain of Command system?
(A) Better communications and fewer errors
(B) Nothing of great value
(C) Less employees being fired
(0) A new chair being elected for the Finance Committee
184. What can be inferred from the letter?

(A) Neither John nor Jenny attended the meeting.
(B) Jenny, but not John, attended the meeting.
(C) John, but not Jenny, attended the meeting.
(0) Both John and Jenny attended the meeting.
185. Why did Jenny send a copy of the minutes to John?

(A) She is sending a copy to everyone.
(B) She wants him to check the accuracy of the minutes.
(C) He asked her to.
(0) It is John's duty to file the minutes of every meeting.

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Questions 186 through 190 refer to the following advertisement and memo.
To: Marie Hampstead, Joan Green, and Mark Southford

From: Helen Sorrell
Re: Advertisement
Date: March 1st
I am sending you all the first draft of the new advertisement for the summer cruises
promotion campaign that we will be running in major newspapers and magazines
throughout April and May. Please check through the copy and give me your feedback,
which I will send to the advertising team responsible for this particular campaign.
When you read through the advertisement, there are several things that I would like
you to consider. It would be most helpful if you could refer to all of these in your feedback
comments:
• Use of images: How do you think our target clients will respond to these? Will they
appeal to the 20-30 age group that we hope to attract?
• Proportion of text to images: Is the advert too text-heavy, or have we achieved a

good balance of words to pictures?
• Text content: Is it easy for people to extract the information they need quickly? Is the
vocabulary we have chosen appealing to this age group? Will they identify with the
message, or do we need to use more colloquial expressions and slang? Or have we
used too much slang, and will it seem that we are in fact aiming at a younger
teenaged audience?
Let me have your thoughts by March 4th. I'll arrange a meeting as soon as I have read
everyone's feedback. Many thanks .
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186. What is the purpose of this memo?

(A) To advertise a cruise company
(8) To elicit feedback on an advertisement
(C) To give feedback on an advertisement
(0) To advertise a job on a cruise ship
187. Who do Cruizin Criuses hope to attract?

(A) Elderly people
(8) Teenagers
(C) People in their twenties
(0) Young families
188. When will the campaign be run?

(A) Next year
(8) In the summer
(C) In April and May
(0) March 4th
189. What may happen if the company uses too much slang in the advertisement?
(A) People might feel the company wants to attract only very young customers.
(8) People will think the company has poor writing skills.
(C) The text will be difficult to read.
(0) No one will be interested in the advertisement.
190. Who among the following would be interested in this cruise?

(A) Someone interested in museums and art galleries
(8) Someone who enjoys nightclubs and parties
(C) Someone who enjoys sightseeing tours
(0) Someone who wants a quiet getaway

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Questions 191 through 195 refer to the following complaint and response.
I.:
2009 Bear Circle,
Daviston, KS 23334
May 5th
Dear Sirs,
I recently purchased a new car battery at the Daviston branch of Advance Autoparts.
The mechanics installed this battery for me, and I drove home. Once I arrived home, I read
the receipt which I had been given. I noticed that there seemed to be some additional
charges. I was charged for the following:
1. 1 car battery 5. Reconnection of cables
2. Battery installation 6. Disposal of old battery
3. Cable corrosion check 7. Mechanic's service fee
4. Cable cleaning 8. Tax
I feel that it is rather excessive to charge a separate fee for items 2 and 5.
Connecting the cables is merely part ofthe installation process. I also feel that it is inappropriate
to have charged an additional mechanic's fee-surely I am already paying the mechanic in
item 2 for the installation.
Finally, I would have appreciated knowing in advance that I would be charged for disposal of
the old battery. Had I known this, I would have liked to have taken it for disposal myself, since
the public garbage disposal site does NOT charge a fee.
Perhaps Advance Autoparts would like to consider giving customers a breakdown of costs
before carrying out repairs. I, for one, would probably not have used your services had I
known exactly what I would be charged for.
Yours faithfully,
Ted Varani
Advance Autoparts
Byron Way
Daviston
May 10th
Mr. Varani
2009 Bear Circle
Daviston, KS 23334
Dear Mr. Varani,
I am writing in response to your letter of May 5th• I am sorry to hear that you feel our mechanics
overcharged you. In fact, these are standard charges at all branches of Advance Autoparts.
I think that you will also find that other car parts merchants and mechanics have similar
charges.
I am sorry not to be able to offer any assistance in this matter, but I trust that you have been
satisfied with the quality of the battery you purchased, and I am confident you will be happy
with the quality of our mechanic's work.
Sincerely,
Kevin Heath,
Chief Mechanic, Advance Autoparts
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191. Why did Mr. Varani write to Advance Autoparts?

(A) He wanted to thank them.
(B) He believed they had charged too much.
(C) He wanted to order a new battery.
(D) He wanted to find out their store location.
192. What does Mr. Varani think Advance Autoparts should give customers?
(A) A list of costs before doing repairs
(B) A free battery
(C) An itemized bill
(D) Free car wash and waxing
193. What would Mr. Varani have liked to have done for himself?
(A) Dispose of the old battery
(B) Install the new battery
(C) Reconnect the cables
(D) Check the cables
194. What will Kevin Heath do in response to Mr. Varani's letter?

(A) Send a refund
(B) Offer a free oil change
(C) Nothing
(D) Ask the mechanic to apologize
195. How does Kevin Heath feel about the quality of his company's service?
(A) It could be better.
(B) It is very good.
(C) He expresses no opinion.
(D) He is reluctant to say.

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Questions 196 through 200 refer to the following chart and report.
Dear Executives,
Please take a look at the following chart. Attached for your consideration is a brief
analysis of these figures compiled from results of all our stores. Please feel free to
send us your feedback and comments.
With regards,
Happy Homes Financial Supervisory Committee
Stores in Downtown Locations, Annual Figures

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The final figures for the financial year are out, and here is a brief analysis of what we
have found. First, as you can see, we have charted the results for the following common
household appliances: refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, and air conditioning units. As
indicated in this chart, refrigerators remained a steady seller throughout the year. There was a
rise in the fourth quarter of the year to an average weekly sale of 50 units. This can be
explained by typical seasonal needs. With the advent of the Christmas and New Year period,
many homeowners experience a lack of storage space for all the food they have in stock to
serve guests and visiting relatives. We would like to suggest a bigger advertising campaign for
the holiday season this coming year. Freezer sales show a similar rise in sales to refrigerators.
The third item in the chart is washing machines. Sales of washing machines were divided
into two categories: top-loading and front-loading. This is where we noticed an interesting
change. Traditionally, householders have favored larger top-loading machines. However, it can
be seen on the chart above that the smaller front-loading machines are gaining in popularity,
while sales of top-loaders are in fact decreasing. We are not exactly sure what has prompted
this change, so we would like to propose a study to find out more about what people nowadays
want out of a washing machine. Armed with the results of some market research, we will be
better able to target customers with our advertising, and we will be able to put the right kind
of machines in our stores.
Finally-air conditioning units. Sales have been steady with the usual seasonal fluctuations.
Recent hot summers have tended to cause a larger number of sales in the third quarter, and
this year was no exception. One change which is not visible on the chart: customers are tending
to choose energy efficient models due to rising energy costs .
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196. What information is contained in this chart and report?

(A) Sales results
(B) Profits
(C) Number of customer complaints
(0) Sales projections for the coming year
197. How many air conditioning units were sold in the first quarter?
(A) About 40
(B) About 50
(C) Less than 40
(0) More than 50
198. What causes an increase in refrigerator and freezer sales in the 4th quarter?
(A) Bargain sales are held in all locations.
(B) People give refrigerators as Christmas gifts.
(C) People need more space to store food for holiday guests.
(0) New models are produced for Christmas.
199. For which product is market research suggested?

(A) Refrigerators
(B) Freezers
(C) Air conditioners
(0) Washing machines
200. Which of the following is probably NOT sold at Happy Homes?

(A) Television sets
(B) Groceries
(C) Microwave ovens
(0) Toasters
Stop! This is the end of the test. If you finish before time is called, you may go back to Parts 5, 6,
and 7 and check your work.
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General Directions
This test is designed to measure your language ability.
The test is divided into two sections: Listening and Reading.
You must mark all of your answers on the separate answer sheet.
For each question, you should select the best answer from the answer
choices given. Then, on your answer sheet, you should find the number
of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the leiter of the
answer that you have selected. If you decide to change an answer,
completely erase your old answer and then mark your new answer.
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In the Listening test, you will be asked to demonstrate how well you understand spoken
English. The entire Listening section of the test will last approximately 45 minutes.
Directions are given for each of the four parts. There is a separate answer sheet for marking
answers. Do not write your answers in the test book.
Part 1
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear four statements about each picture in your textbook.
After listening to all four statements, you must select the one statement that best describes what
you see in the picture. Then find the number of that question on your answer sheet and mark your
answer. The statements will be spoken only one time, and are not printed in your test book.
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Statement (B), "The woman is typing on a computer," best describes what you see in the picture.
Therefore, you should choose answer (B).
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Directions: In this section you will hear a question or statement followed by three responses.
Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter (A), (8), or (C) on your
answer sheet. Again, each response will be spoken only one time and will not be printed in your
test book.
Sample Answer
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You will hear: How are you today?
You will also hear: (A) I'm fine, thank you.

(8) It's cold, isn't it?
(C) Well, it's a difficult issue.
The best response to the question "How are you today?" is choice (A), "I'm fine, thank you."
Therefore, you should choose answer (A).
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Directions: In this section of the test, you will hear a number of conversations between two people.
You will be asked to answer three questions about what is said in each conversation. You must
select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (0) on your answer
41. Who has read the chairman's memo?

(A) Ms. Reed
(B) John
(C) Turner
(0) Westco
42. Why is the chairman's memo useful?

(A) It can help with the Turner account.
(B) It gives the vacation schedule.
(C) It will help Ms. Reed negotiate prices.
(0) It is well written.
43. Which account is Ms. Reed working on now?

(A) The Turner account
(B) The Reed account
(C) The Westco account
(0) John's account
44. What is needed in the man's office?

(A) A fax machine and a copy machine
(B) A tax machine and a copy machine
(C) A tax machine and a coffee machine
(0) A fax machine and a coffee machine
45. Where does she get her office equipment?

(A) From the office supply store
(B) From her friends
(C) From an online retail supplier
(0) From an online wholesale supplier
46. Orders over how much will be shipped free?

(A) $10.00
(B) $100.00
(C) $1,000.00
(0) $10,000.00
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47. What information does the man want?

(A) The airline schedule
(B) The work schedule
(C) The vacation schedule
(0) Peter's lunch schedule
48. Where is Peter?

(A) At lunch
(B) On vacation
(C) At the airport
(0) At his desk
49. Why does the man need the vacation schedule?

(A) To schedule his work
(B) To reserve a hotel
(C) To book an airline ticket
(0) To see Peter
50. How do you think Tom and Miranda know each other?
(A) Tom is her husband.
(B) Their companies sometimes work together.
(C) Tom often takes vacations.
(0) Tom is her manager.
51. What is Star Travel's commission on the Machu Pichu tour?

(A) Fourteen percent
(B) Forty percent
(C) Four percent
(0) Four hundred percent
52. What is Miranda's opinion of the Machu Picchu tour?

(A) It is too expensive.
(B) They should stay six more days.
(C) It may be dangerous.
(0) Many people will be interested in it.
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53. What does Ann need for the meeting?

(A) A projector, a table, and a dais
(B) A table, a chair, and a key
(C) A pen, some paper, and a notebook
(0) His notes, his glasses, and some water
54. Why can't Jose bring the items?

(A) He's been working too long.
(B) He doesn't know where they are.
(C) He is meeting with Mrs. Ames.
(0) He doesn't have a key.
55. Who has a key to the equipment room?

(A) Ted
(B) Jose
(C) Ann
(0) No one
56. How will MegaStore contact him?

(A) By waiting
(B) By messenger
(C) By phone
(0) By mail
57. Why is his resume impressive?

(A) He has a lot of education.
(B) He has a lot of work experience.
(C) He has good references.
(0) He included a good picture of himself.
58. Why does he think that he did not get the job?
(A) He asked for too much money.
(8) He forgot to send ~ resume.
(C) He is underqualified.
(0) He is overqualified.

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59. When was the big meeting?

(A) This morning
(8) All day
(C) Yesterday
(D) Last week
60. Which department made a mistake?

(A) Product Development
(8) Finance
(C) Research
(D) Marketing
61. What will the man do?

(A) Make a new part
(8) Review the meeting minutes with the woman
(C) Talk to his boss
(D) Take new measurements
62. Which age group is targeted in the new ad campaign?

(A) Five to twenty-five years of age
(8) Fifteen to thirty years of age
(C) Fifty to twenty years of age
(D) Fifteen to twenty years of age
63. Who is advertising the product?

(A) An actor
(8) A singer
(C) An athlete
(D) A fashion model
64. Why isn't the ad successful?

(A) The product is too expensive.
(8) The actor's movie was not very good.
(C) The singer is no longer popular.
(D) The ad is offensive .
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65. Why is the factory closing down?

(A) The worker's wages are too high.
(B) The cost of raw materials has gone up.
(C) The product is not popular anymore.
(0) The factory is moving.
66. When will the factory shut down?

(A) It is operating in the red.
(B) Next year
(C) Next month
(0) Next week
67. How many of the man's family members work at the factory? .
(A) Three
(B) Two
(C) All of them
(0) None of them
68. How long had Louis worked for the company?

(A) Less than one year
(B) One year
(C) More than one year
(0) The reading does not say.
69. What is one thing that Louis and the boss disagreed on?
(A) Where employees should take their breaks
(B) How much employees should be paid
(C) How employees should be motivated
(0) When workers should be allowed to take vacations
70. Which answer best describes the relationship between Louis and the boss?
(A) They are very good friends.
(B) They are clearly angry with each other.
(C) They never spoke to each other.
(0) They kept a professional attitude even if they weren't friends.

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Directions: In this section of the test, you will hear a number of short talks given by a single
speaker. Again, you must answer three questions about what is said in each talk. Choose the most
appropriate response to each question and mark the letter (A), (8), (C), or (D) on your answer
sheet. Each talk will be spoken only one time and will not be printed in your test book.
71. What is Dr. Van Dyke probably doing right now?

(A) Preparing to return to Australia
(8) Setting up a conference room
(C) Rehearsing for her afternoon lecture
(D) Reviewing new marketing strategies
72. What is true of the Personnel Management Seminar?

(A) The speaker announced its cancellation.
(8) It has been moved to room 6A.
(C) It is postponed until two o'clock.
(D) The lecturer has a family emergency.
73. How many changes have been announced?

(A) 2
(8) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
74. What might have prompted this announcement?

(A) Some travelers' children have become lost.
(8) An unattended bag was found.
(C) Security officials have discovered weapons.
(D) Airline counters have been shut down.
75. Who is asked to report to airline counters?

(A) Travelers arriving at Terminal D
(8) Those waiting to depart from Terminal D
(C) People acting suspiciously
(D) Those patrons who have only carry-on baggage
76. Who should passengers notify if they find unattended bags?

(A) The police
(8) Security or airline officials
(C) The local media
(D) Airport patrons
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77. According to the message, what has Dr. Richards been treating Olga for?
(A) A hurt wrist
(B) A broken leg
(C) A painful shoulder
(D) A back problem
78. Why did Mr. Kerensky wait so long to cancel the appointment?
(A) He was not sure whether Olga needed to go.
(B) He wanted to thank Dr. Richards directly.
(C) He is not a patient man.
(D) He had simply forgotten about it.
79. Based on the message her father left, what is probably true of Olga?
(A) She is an elementary school student.
(B) Her injury is no longer bothering her.
(C) She wore her cast for only a short time.
(D) Her father worries about her health too much.
80. Who is Dr. Smiley?

(A) The lead chemist
(B) The director of research
(C) The head of personnel
(D) The orientation director
81. What is the focus of the talk?

(A) The morning's agenda
(B) An introduction to the company
(C) The three-day orientation
(D) Plans for after the tour
82. What is part of the planned tour?

(A) The personnel office
(B) The manufacturing site
(C) The employee lounge
(D) The company headquarters

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83. What is the final destination of the flight?

(A) Auckland
(B) Green Island
(C) Bangkok
(0) Wellington
84. What did the speaker tell the passengers to do?

(A) Use their seat belts
(B) Enjoy the weather
(C) Prepare for take-off
(0) Check their destinations
85. What is going to happen next?

(A) The passengers will be served a meal.
(B) The passengers will watch a safety video.
(C) The flight attendants will serve drinks.
(0) The captain will make a speech.
86. Who is this recording meant for?

(A) Those shopping for copiers
(B) People with questions about billing
(C) Copier owners experiencing problems
(0) Representatives of Nautilus Copier
87. Why is it suggested that the customer call back?

(A) Nautilus Copier is currently closed.
(B) The hold time is quite long.
(C) He or she must first gather product information.
(0) He or she must first contact another department.
88. What is located on the service agreement?

(A) The warranty expiration date
(B) The sales and service phone number
(C) The purchase order number
(0) The name of the company representative
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89. According to the guide, how many waterfalls are higher than Tiger Falls?
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(0) Four
90. What experience does Mario think the tourists will find unforgettable?
(A) Walking through the dark caves
(B) Traveling to the top of the waterfalls
(C) Feeling the spray from the falls
(0) Viewing the falls from the underside
91. According to the talk, who will not receive raincoats?

(A) The tour guides themselves
(B) Persons who are very large
(C) Those riding in the elevators
(0) Tourists who have brought their own
92. What can be inferred from the broadcast?

(A) One plane collided with another.
(B) Condor Air is a major airline.
(C) The radio reported on the crash earlier.
(0) The helicopters will save some lives.
93. Who has survived the crash?

(A) No one
(B) One of the crew
(C) Several of the passengers
(0) It is not known.
94. Where did the incident occur?

(A) Over the mountains
(B) Over the sea
(C) In a field
(0) With the Coast Guard

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95. What kind of store is Antonia Francis probably calling?

(A) A home supplies store
(8) A supermarket
(C) A bakery
(0) A crafts store
96. Which of the following is NOT true?

(A) Antonia has already paid for the cake.
(8) The cake will be a chocolate sponge cake.
(C) Antonia is organizing a birthday party.
(0) The cake will be eaten by 50 people.
97. What can be inferred from the phone message?

(A) Antonia has contacted the store before.
(8) This is the first time Antonia has called the store.
(C) The cake will be very popular.
(0) It is a weekend.
98. What is the speaker trying to promote?

(A) A new company
(8) A new range of trash cans
(C) A new trash collection system
(0) His new invention
99. According to the speaker, how many different types of trash are there?
(A) Two
(8) Three
(C) Four
(0) Five
100. Which of the following items should be put in the blue box?
(A) An empty cardboard box
(8) An empty soda can
(C) Tissue paper
(0) Plastic bags
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READING TEST
In the Reading test, you will be required to answer several types of reading comprehension
questions based on a variety of texts. The Reading section of the test will last approximately
75 minutes. There are three parts, and directions are given for each part. You are
encouraged to answer as many questions as possible within the time allowed.
You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers.
in the test book.
Part 5
Directions: In each question, you will find a word or phrase missing. Four answer choices are
given below each sentence. You must choose the best answer to complete the sentence. Then
101. Some customers have been ------- that the music in the dining area is too loud.
(A) praising
(B) satisfied
(C) complaining
(0) annoying
102. The boss was so angry at me that I was sure I ------- be fired.
(A) will
(B) would
(C) may
(0) might
103. Please do not assign Mrs. Beedle to a small office. She suffers from severe -------.
(A) hemophilia
(B) diabetes
(C) claustrophobia
(0) appendicitis
104. Intent on demonstrating its willingness to do what it takes to become a major force in the
industry, Vetcom has taken very public measures to ------- top research and development
experts away from other companies.
(A) deter
(8) beckon
(C) lure
(0) juggle
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105. ------- I am concerned, you may handle the situation in any way you deem fit.
(A) Inasmuch
(8) As to
(C) So much
(0) As far as
106. Women's groups continue to express outrage at what they perceive as ------- hiring practices
in the industry.
(A) salutary
(8) inefficient
(C) contractual
(0) discriminatory
107. She said she ------- rather not meet with you face to face.
(A) had
(8) could
(C) did
(0) would
108. Labor leaders complain that even though the cost of living has nearly doubled in the past
decade, workers' ------- have only increased by 14%.
(A) wages
(8) investments
(C) employees
(0) positions
109. At the upcoming board meeting, the chairwoman is expected to express ------- at the
company's inability to improve its market share.
(A) offensiveness
(8) approbation
(C) assertiveness
(0) frustration
110. German trade representatives continue to pressure East Asian governments to reduce
------- on auto imports.
(A) tariffs
(8) finances
(C) cartels
(0) rebates
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111. Richards was fired for abusing her ------- account privileges while on her last three business
trips abroad.
(A) deposit
(8) expense
(C) debt
(0) savings
112. Employee benefits include paid holidays, medical and dental coverage, and a generous
------- plan.
(A) pension
(8) taxation
(C) expansion
(0) resignation
113. The store clerk notified security after ------- the shoplifter putting several pieces of
merchandise into her purse.
(A) revealing
(8) observing
(C) alerting
(0) appealing
114. I will not be able to make the meeting, so my attorney will be negotiating on my -------.
(A) behalf
(8) beside
(C) objective
(0) objection
115. On your way out, please go to the front desk and ask the ------- to schedule your next
appointment.
(A) janitor
(8) custodian
(C) defendant
(0) receptionist
116. You will be in my office with the finished report by five o'clock today, ------- I'll fire you! Got it?
(A) nor then
(8) in fact
(C) or else
(0) of course

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117. When I asked her whether the company had any plans for new investments, her ------- was
simply a knowing smile.
(A) respond
(B) response
(C) responding
(0) responsive
118. Government tax officials regularly ------- the books of even medium-sized businesses to
make sure they are paying their fair share to the national treasury.
(A) audit
(B) reflect
(C) measure
(0) maintain
119. Gretchen Curtis was ------- from assistant manager to manager because she has what it
takes to lead this department.
(A) referred
(B) transferred
(C) promoted
(0) demoted
120. If only I ------- have to work tonight, I could ask her to the movie opening.
(A) did not
(B) might not
(C) shall not
(0) could not
121. I am not sure if this office is big enough for our needs; perhaps we need something a little
more -------.
(A) cavernous
(B) enormous
(C) spacious
(0) precious
122. There is a saying, "The customer is always right," which simply means that a business
should make customer ------- a top priority.
(A) satisfaction
(B) decisions
(C) loyalty
(0) comparison
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123. Of course, I ------- if you sit down.

(A) mind
(B) don't mind
(C) care
(0) keep in mind
124. There are many factors to ------- before we make a final decision.
(A) contribute
(B) contract
(C) confess
(0) consider
125. I don't mind staying late every now and again, ------- don't expect me to be here every
evening.
(A) and
(B) so
(C) therefore
(0) but
126. The board of directors voted ------- a 25% pay increase in their salaries.
(A) itself
(B) yourselves
(C) themselves
(0) herself
127. ------- was always one of my strong points during my M.BA course.
(A) To advertise
(B) Advertising
(C) Advertisement
(0) To advertising
128. My arm hurts. A bunch of us ------- blood today at work.

(A) give
(B) to give
(C) gaved
(0) gave

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129. She ------- always on time.

(A) is
(B) does be
(C) are
(0) be
130. She ------- spoken to me about your proposal.

(A) did
(B) have
(C) is
(0) has
131. There ------- no "I" in "Team."

(A) be
(B) isn't
(C) ain't
(0) is
132. You will find all the information you need ------- this computer disk.
(A) on
(B) in
(C) at
(0) by
133. The ------- is the first door on the right at the end of the hall.
(A) label
(B) labrador
(C) labyrinth
(0) lavatory
134. He tries hard, but I ------- don't think he is doing a good job.
(A) very
(B) really
(C) almost
(0) exceptionally
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135. Please ------- when you are done with the computer.
(A) lock off
(8) lock on
(C) log in
(0) log out
136. We receive our ------- on the last Friday of every month.

(A) paydays
(8) paychecks
(C) payment
(0) parchment
137. I like this office ------- than myoid one; it is much brighter.
(A) better
(8) more better
(C) the better
(0) the best
138. Tomorrow, I ------- going on a week-long business trip to the Maldives.

(A) will
(8) to
(C) is
(0) am
139. The receptionist keeps a(n) ------- in his ear to free both hands for typing.
(A) telephone
(8) receiver
(C) earpiece
(0) hairpiece
Honestly, I think my ------- is too low for all the work that I do.
(A) celery
(8) salary
(C) solid
(0) salve

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Directions: Read the texts on the following pages. You will find a word or phrase missing in some
of the sentences. Below each of the sentences, four answer choices are given. Select the most
appropriate answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (0) on your answer
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Questions 141 through 144 refer to the following memo.
To: Graeme Lynch

From: Finance
Re: Taxes
It has been brought to our ------- that you have been charged incorrectly for taxes over the last five
141. (A) notice
(B) desk
(C) attention
(0) sign
months. We apologize sincerely because this is ------- to an error in our office. We were going
142. (A) due
(B) owed
(C) indebted
(0) resulted
through some personnel changes when you joined the company, and unfortunately some incorrect
data was entered into our database. We have just realized that you have been charged for a higher tax
bracket than you should have been. We are making ------- to rectify the situation immediately, and in
143. (A) affords
(B) results
(C) designs
(0) efforts
your next paycheck you will notice that less tax has been subtracted than in previous months. You
can reclaim the previous extra deductions if you ------- for a rebate at the end of the financial year.
144. (A) file
(B) claim
(C) hold
(0) insist

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Evergreen Garden Center

Slade Valley
Bradton
December 19th
Dear Mrs. Jane Goldby,
I am pleased to ------- you, on behalf of the Evergreen Garden Center, that this year, you are the
145. (A) oblige
(B) brief
(C) alert
. (D) inform
lucky winner of our annual Christmas tree prize drawing. As you may recall from your last visit to
our store, all customers ------- items during the month of December were automatically entered in our
146. (A) holding
(B) purchasing
(C) getting
(D) making
drawing. The winning tickets were drawn this morning, and you were the lucky first prize winner.
A few other smaller prizes were also awarded. We would like to ------- you to a prize winners reception
147. (A) invite
(B) select
(C) invitation
(D) receive
at the Evergreen Garden Center on December 24th• Please let us know as soon as possible if you
are unable to attend. We plan to present your prize on that -------.
148. (A) affair
(B) happening
(C) occasion
(D) event
Congratulations!
Sincerely,
Arthur Brown
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Today is the first year anniversary of the ------- of the Happy Valley Shopping Center. In celebration
149. (A) building
(8) start
(C) opening
(D) closure
of this fact, stores throughout the Happy Valley complex will be holding special events and big dis-
count sales starting today and ------- for the next five days. Now is the time to check out all of your
150. (A) running
(8) completing
(C) organizing
(D) ran
favorite stores and maybe treat yourself to something nice. Shoes and boots will be half price on
Monday. Coats and jackets will be marked ------- 25% on Tuesday. Home furnishings are priced
151. (A) up
(8) down
(C) in
(D) on
15% off on Wednesday, the bookstores are offering a 30% discount on novels on Thursday and on
Friday, and the food court is ------- free meals to the first 200 customers! Don't miss out, and be sure
152. (A) outsourcing
(8) supplying
(C) serving
(D) creating
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Directions: In this part of the test, you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and
newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. Choose
the correct answer to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (0) on your answer sheet.
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Questions 153 through 155 refer to the following faxed letter.
From: Ken Nicholas. President, Nova Books

To: Heritage Credit Evaluations
Attention: Laura
Dear HCE,
This is to verify the employment of Dr. Lydia Rivers with Nova Books, a publishing
firm headquartered in Kitchener; Ontario. Dr. Rivers is currently being compensated
at the rate of $6,000 per month, but that sum is expected to increase as the
pace of operations in the US picks up. Dr. Rivers has also been retained as a
contract author/editor of educational materials to be published by Nova and
the Nova children's line, Novino.
If you have any further questions regarding the employment status,

creditworthiness, or character of Dr. Rivers, feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Ken Nicholas
153. Why might this fax have been sent?

(A) To recommend Dr. Rivers for a job
(8) To provide documentation to tax authorities
(C) To support Lydia Rivers' application for a loan
(D) To show that salaries are increasing quickly
154. What may happen as a result of this fax being sent?

(A) Dr. Rivers should go to jail.
(8) Dr. Rivers may be able to borrow money from a bank.
(C) Dr. Rivers could lose her job.
(D) Dr. Rivers will get a promotion.
155. What is Nova's children's book line called?

(A) No kids
(8) Novino
(C) Nova youth
(D) Young Novas

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Questions 156 through 158 refer to the following contest advertisement.
The SunCool Hot Summer Wheels Contest
Purchase a 16- or 22-oz. bottle of any SunCool beverage, and you may spend a
cool summer in the seat of a hot new Grand Z car, Apollo motorcycle, or Hi-Trekker
mountain bike! Just look under the bottle cap and see if you are an instant winner.
(Rules and Details: Must be over 18 to play. One prize per contestant. Offer valid
for US and Canadian residents only. Current employees of SunCool Corporation or
members of their immediate families not eligible for prizes. Prizes must be
redeemed by midnight, October 31, 2006. Odds of winning: car 1:400,000;
motorcycle 1:45,000; bicycle 1:10,000.)
156. Based on the information in the ad, which of the following is most likely true?
(A) This ad was published in a car magazine.
(B) Most customers will win a prize.
(C) SunCool is sold in more than one country.
(D) There is only one flavor of SunCool.
157. Which of the following statements is clearly NOT true?

(A) SunCool prints prize notices on the caps of its beverages.
(B) One is more likely to win a car than a motorcycle.
(C) No one may be awarded both a car and a motorcycle.
(D) SunCool Cola is sold in more than one size bottle.
158. Who among the following cannot win an Apollo Motorcycle in this contest?
(A) One who dislikes SunCool products
(B) Someone born in November, 1995
(C) A former SunCool executive
(D) Someone not born in the US or Canada
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Questions 159 through 161 refer to the following promotional information.
Running Start Program:

Giving Kids a Running Start towards Education
Take part in the Price/Bellhouse Corporation Running Start Program
When: Saturday, July 15 @ 9:00 a.m.

Where: State University Athletic Complex
The Running Start Program is designed to supply children in need with a backpack,
school supplies, and new clothing in order to prepare them for a successful school
year. The money raised from the Price/Bell house Corporation's 5-kilometer run
benefits the Running Start Program as well as other Combined Charities youth programs
and services. Last year, with over 300 runners competing, more than $10,000 was
raised-making all the kids served by Combined Charities the real winners!
159. What information is NOT contained in the promotion?

(A) The amount of money expected to be raised
(8) The names of the commercial sponsor
(C) The objectives of the Running Start Program
(0) The scheduled distance of the run
160. What best describes the event advertised?

(A) A state-sponsored inter-school competition
(8) An effort to improve student physical fitness
(C) A fund-raiser to help poor schoolchildren
(0) A race between employees of two companies
161. When is the event scheduled to be held?

(A) On a fall morning
(8) On a summer morning
(C) On a spring afternoon
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Questions 162 through 164 refer to the following instructions on an application form.
PHOTOS.You must submit 2 identical natural color photographs of yourself

taken within 30 days of this application. The photos must have a white
background, be unmounted, printed on thin paper, and not have been
retouched. They should show a three-quarter frontal profile showing
the right side of your face, with your right ear visible and with your
head bare (unless you are wearing a headdress as required by a religious
order of which you are a member). The photos should be no larger than
Scm x Scm. With a pencil, print your name, application number, and the
date taken on the back of each submitted photograph.
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162. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the two photographs?
(A) That they be taken the day before being submitted
(B) That they show the right side of the applicant's face
(C) That they be exactly the same
(0) That the date they were taken be indicated
163. What is the only requirement for which an exemption is stated in the instructions?
(A) The photos must be no larger than a certain size.
(B) The information on the reverse must be written in pencil.
(C) The head of the applicant must be shown bare.
(0) The background of the photo must be a specific color.
164. What should appear on the back of the photo?

(A) The application number
(B) The size of the photo
(C) The photographer's name
(0) The address
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Questions 165 through 168 refer to the following product information.
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Our Product Development Philosophy
Since 1980, The CompuEd Company has consistently developed and marketed the most innovative and
effective children's educational software available. Our award-winning products help develop your child's
creative and cognitive abilities, while targeting important areas of school curriculum, such as reading,
writing, social studies, and math.
Before hitting the market, every program from CompuEd is subject to extensive research and testing,
with input from teachers, curriculum designers, education researchers, and-importantly-parents and
children. Each product is designed not only to be educational, but also highly entertaining. In fact, our
company's motto is, "For Learning to Get Done, Learning Must Be Fun."
CompuEd pioneered the use of Adaptive Learning Technology, whereby the software is designed and
programmed to become more challenging as the skill level of the user increases. This means that it will
be years before your child outgrows his or her CompuEd product!
Finally,CompuEd itself is continually learning from its customers. When we design new products or upgrades
of existing products, we do so paying close attention to feedback from our consumers. So, if you have any
comments or suggestions-positive or negative-please do not hesitate to pass them on to us. You can
contact us via email at feedback@compued.com, or visit us on the web (www.home-compued.com) and
fill out the customer comment form. The code for this product is math 42.
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165. Where would this information most likely be found?

(A) In a magazine advertisement
(8) Included with purchased software
(C) In a review of newly released programs
(0) Attached to a letter from customer service
166. Which of the following would probably NOT be found on a CompuEd product's package?
(A) "Learn geography with your favorite cartoon character!"
(8) "Spend hours memorizing historical dates!"
(C) "CompuEd: Over two decades of making learning fun."
(0) "Prepare your child for the upcoming school year."
167. Among the following, who is NOT mentioned as being involved in the product development
process?
(A) Software engineers
(8) Parents and their children
(C) Researchers
(0) Education professionals
168. According to the reading, which of the following is true?

(A) CompuEd offers upgrades for all its older software.
(8) CompuEd has been the most popular educational software since 1980.
(C) CompuEd products have won awards in the past.
(0) CompuEd's software is only for very young children.
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Questions 169 through 172 refer to the following job advertisement.
Part-time Help Wanted

School Bus Driver--:lones Transport Service
If you're a good driver who likes children, this is a great opportunity to plan
ahead for a terrific part-time job during the school year!
Our small buses transport approximately 15 students to and from Steuben County
schools within the greater Tri-State Area. At Jones Transport, you're guaranteed
a minimum of 20 hours per week at$lO.OO per hour after your training is complete.
We even provide state minimum wage (currently $6.00) during training! We are
now accepting applications for our summer training course. Only five positions
will be filled, so hurry and act fast!
Parents, bring up to two preschoolers with you on the bus and save on day care
expenses while you work!
Retirees, earn extra spending money and have the summer off to spend it!
Live alone? Get out early each morning and enjoy contact with children and
their parents.
All you need to bring to the job is the ability to relate well to school-aged children,
an open, honest and enthusiastic attitude, and a level of comfort behind the
wheel of a small school bus. We bring the rest! We are an equal opportunity
employer and our training is covered by Veteran's Administration Benefits.
Call us at 355-1128.
Please note that as per state law 45-119640a(g).i4 we cannot employ anyone who
has been convicted of drunk driving or any felony. This law applies to convictions
within the state as well as within other states. No exceptions will be made to
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169. What is the hourly salary for people while training at Jones Transport?
(A) It is $6.00 per hour.
(8) It is $10.00 per hour.
(C) People who are training do not get paid.
(0) It depends on the number of students per bus.
170. Why should applications be submitted as soon as possible?

(A) The summer training course has already started.
(8) The school year will start by the end of the month.
(C) Only a limited number of positions will be filled.
(0) Jones Transport buses start running e'arly.
171. Who is NOT specifically encouraged to apply for the job?

(A) People who live alone
(8) Residents of Steuben County.
(C) Retired people
(0) Parents with young children
172. How many students usually take the bus each day?
(A) Five
(8) Fifteen
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173. What would be the best headline for this news report?
(A) Costas Plant Orders Extra Security
(8) Over 800 Workers Stage Walkout at Costas
(C) Costas Metal Loses Money During Strike
(D) Costas Workers Start Strike Today
174. What triggered the strike?

(A) 16 weeks of continuous labor disputes
(8) An offer by the company that the union found unacceptable
(C) 90% of the workers picketing the factory offices
(D) The company ordering extra security guards
175. How long do the workers intend to strike?

(A) For four hours
(8) A number of weeks
(C) Indefinitely
(D) Late into the night
176. If some of the plant workers were to lose their jobs, what might the effect on the
community be?
(A) No effect. Things would stay the same.
(8) There would be more houses available for other people to live in.
(C) The economy of the community would suffer.
(D) The economy of the community would prosper.

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Attention All Food Mart Associates:
There are two matters that I would like to bring to your attention.
First, beginning tomorrow, April 5th, the city will be conducting repairs on
the water lines under the north parking lot, and they expect to finish sometime
around the 15th• While the north lot is closed, you may leave your vehicles
in the main customer parking lot, but if you do, you must park as far away
from the main entrance as possible. If an employee's vehicle is found
parked near the store entrance, that employee will lose the right to park
anywhere on store property. Remember, if you don't want to have to park
on the street, please park your vehicles away from the store entrance. Your
cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Second, there has been a problem with people going through the dumpster
bins behind the store looking for food. We ask all employees to make sure
that the dumpsters remain locked at all times, unless trash is being emptied
into them. While the management understands and is sympathetic to the
needs of the less fortunate who may be looking for food, the attorneys for
Food Mart have warned us that for insurance reasons, the dumpsters must
remain locked with both a padlock and a chain. Also, if you see anyone
going through the dumpster bins, please report them to the management.
Thank you again for your cooperation.
Kurt Bokonon
Assistant Manager
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177. For whom is this message intended?

(A) The assistant manager
(8) Employees of Food Mart
(C) City repair personnel
(0) Food Mart customers
178. How long will the north parking lot be closed?

(A) Around 10 days
(8) For 15 days
(C) From tomorrow until April 5th
(0) While the customer lot is used
179. It can be inferred that employees usually park their vehicles in what location?
(A) The north parking lot
(8) On city streets
(C) Away from the store
(0) The main parking area
180. What is the store's problem related to the dumpsters?

(A) The dumpsters are too small for all of the garbage.
(8) People are taking things out of them.
(C) An employee lost the key for the padlock on the dumpster.
(0) Animals are getting into the dumpsters because they aren't locked.

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Questions 181 through 185 refer to the following faxes.
FAX: URGENT
To: Samantha Curnow, Leila Fashions
From: Annette Lyons, Head of Ladies Fashions, Alderson Department Store
Re: Order
Date: December 15th
Sam,
The clothes and shoes that you sent us in the last delivery have proved to be an
amazing success. They are just flying off the racks. Therefore, I would like to place an
order for the following items:
An additional 5 dresses in each of the sizes you delivered before (a total of 50 dresses);
7 skirts in sizes 6 through 12 (even sizes only, a total of 28 skirts);
4 blouses in sizes 6 through 18 (2 pink and 2 black, even sizes only, a total of 28 blouses);
and if you have any of those silver and pearl earrings, send us as many as you can.
We want to have the clothes ready to go on sale within the next couple of days. Can
you get them to us by midday on the 17th?
Let me as soon as you can,
Thanks,
Annette
FAX
To: Annette Lyons, Alderson Department Store
From: Samantha Curnow, Leila Fashions
Re: Order
Date: December 15th
Dear Annette,
I'm sending this fax in reply to the fax you sent early this morning. I've spent the morning
telephoning around our suppliers and factories, trying to gather all of the items you have
requested. Unfortunately, this being the holiday season, the factory we use on a regular
basis is already working at full capacity, trying to complete orders from other clients. I've
tried to pull a few strings and get some favors done, but I'm not having a lot of luck. What
I can do is send you everything that we currently have in stock immediately, and try to
get the other stuff to you later, if at all. I doubt that we will be able to get the rest of your
order made before Christmas, and I imagine that you won't want to be stocking these
items once Christmas has passed and you start moving into the bargain sale season.
Let me know what you think.
Regards,
Samantha
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181. Why were these two faxes sent?

(A) To discuss an order of clothes
(8) To cancel an order
(C) To discuss Christmas plans
(0) To discuss the bargain sale season
182. Why does Annette want more of the same items?

(A) The shelves look empty.
(8) There is a great demand for them.
(C) She wants to buy some for herself.
(0) She is flying to a meeting.
183. What is the problem at the factories?

(A) They are closed for the holidays.
(8) They are busy fulfilling other orders.
(C) They are going out of business.
(0) There is no problem.
184. What has Samantha been doing all morning?

(A) Christmas shopping
(8) Telephoning manufacturers and suppliers
(C) Making clothes
(0) Making deliveries
185. How likely is it that Samantha will be able to send everything that Annette wants?
(A) There is a very high possibility.
(8) She had already sent the items.
(C) She gives no indication of this.
(0) It is very doubtful.

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Questions 186 through 190 refer to the following complaint and response.
To: Customer Response [customer.care@hanley.coJ

From: zelda22rahipmail.com
Subject: Faulty goods
Date: May 19, 2006
I found this address on the side of the packet of one of your products, so I hope this is
the correct address for complaints. If not, would you please forward this to the correct address?
I am emailing you because of a problem that I experienced with a Hanley Electronics product.
I have been using Hanley products for many years, and this was the first time that I have
had any trouble. I recently purchased the Hanley Magic Straight/Wave Hair tongs from the
online shopping mall on your website.
I had seen them advertised on television and in various fashion magazines. The problem
is that even after waiting the recommended 5 minutes, the tongs did not really seem to
heat up. I waited a further 5 minutes, but they still didn't get any hotter. I tried using them
to straighten my hair, but nothing happened, and it was a waste of time. I would, therefore,
like to receive a refund. Could you tell me how I should go about this?
Thank you for your time.
Zelda Whitfield
To: zelda22@hipmail.com
From: Alison O'Brian (aobrian@hanley.co)
Subject: Re: Faulty goods
Date: May 20, 2006
Dear Ms. Whitfield,
Thank you for your email alerting us to the problem you have had with one of our products.
I am sorry to hear that this has inconvenienced you. This is the first complaint of this kind
regarding this particular product, and I can only imagine that a wire has become disconnected.
We would be happy to refund your money in full, including postage and packing. To obtain
a refund we ask you to send the product (in its original packaging if possible), together with
your name and address and order reference number to the following address:
Returns
Hanley Electronics
Byways Industrial Estate
Sacramento, CA 90786
Again, I apologize for any inconvenience and hope you will continue to use our products.
Sincerely,
Alison O'Brian
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186. Why did Zelda Whitfield send an email?

(A) To place an order
(8) To ask for her money back
(C) To ask for an exchange
(0) To demand an apology
187. Which of the following statements best describes Zelda Whitfield?

(A) She is a new customer.
(8) She doesn't often make electronics purchases.
(C) She frequently makes complaints.
(0) She is a loyal customer of Hanley Electronics.
188. How long did Zelda Whitfield wait for the tongs to heat up?
(A) 5 minutes
(8) A total of 10 minutes
(C) 15 minutes
(0) Many years
189. How many other complaints has the company received?

(A) None for this particular product
(8) A dozen
(C) Several
(0) Hundreds
190. What information should Zelda Whitfield send?

(A) Phone number
(8) Credit card number
(C) Name, address, and reference number
(0) Name and email address

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Questions 191 through 195 refer to the following chart and letter.
A Comparison of Store Location Changes over a 10-year Period, 1995-2005 Results

of a study carried out by the Millford Chapter of the Chamber of Small Businesses
Stores in downtown locations, Stores in downtown locations,

1995 figures 2005 figures
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D Movie Theaters • Hardware stores • Coffee shops • Supermarkets
Chamber of Small Businesses

Millford Chapter
304 High Street
Millford
January 22"
Mayor Wesley
City Hall
Millford
Dear Mr. Mayor
As the chairperson of the Millford chapter of the Chamber of Small Businesses, 1 am sending you the attached
charts for your consideration.
The Chamber of Small Businesses is concerned with conserving downtown shopping areas as we feel these
provide a vital life source to any town. Unfortunately, these days, far too many of our town centers are being
allowed to die. You may feel that this is rather over-exaggerated, but I'd like you to consider this: in a town center
with empty boarded-up stores, crime rates rise. With no people around, these empty buildings become a den for
drug addicts and dealers. Violent crime increases in empty streets. Young people cannot feel a sense of pride in their
hometown if there is nothing left to feel proud of. Furthermore, in the past, young people grew up surrounded by
small locally-owned businesses. This gave them something to aspire to. They saw other people from backgrounds
like their own, who had become successful. Now, all they see is failure and big out-of-town stores owned by outsiders.
The Chamber of Small Businesses has long been concerned by the loss of small locally-owned businesses in
Millford. If you look at the attached charts, 1 think you'll understand why. As you can see, even just ten years
ago we had a reasonable range of stores, with a choice of proprietors so that we all had our favorite hardware
store, or our favorite supermarket, often within walking distance of our homes. Over the past ten years, most of
those stores have gone out of business unable to cope with the competition from the larger retailers set up in
the new commercial estates on the outskirts of the town.
We urge you to promote businesses to set up in downtown locations and to set more restrictions on the
construction of commercial areas on the outskirts of Millford. Let's bring life back to Millford.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Maurice Stiles,
Chamber of Small Businesses
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191. What is the purpose of this letter?

(A) To ask for permission to open a new business
(B) To complain about crime in Millford
(C) To express concern about the downtown retail area
(0) To thank the mayor for his endeavors to bring new businesses to Millford
192. Who is Maurice Stiles?

(A) Mayor of Millford
(B) A member of an organization concerned with protecting small businesses
(C) A crime prevention vigilante
(0) The owner of a hardware store in downtown Millford
193. Which statement best describes the situation in Millford?

(A) Between 1995 and 2005, all downtown coffee shops went out of business.
(B) Between 1995 and 2005, all businesses relocated to out of town shopping centers.
(C) In 2005, only coffee shops seem to have remained successful downtown.
(0) In 2005, hardware stores are the most successful downtown retailer.
194. According to the letter, what is the result of a loss of small businesses downtown?
(A) Rising prices
(B) Higher unemployment
(C) Less tourists
(0) Rising crime
195. What does the Chamber of Small Businesses want the mayor to do?
(A) Stimulate the downtown area and limit out-of-town retail areas
(B) Open his own business
(C) Resign from his position
(0) Visit the Chamber of Small Businesses to give a speech

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Questions 196 through 200 refer to the following online advertisement and email.
Wantcd: Craduatc Manufilcuuing Engineer
I)ositioll ol1cl'cd: Cook

Employcl': The Ri,crside Hal'
We are a riverside attraction located on the south bank of the river Thames in London. QUI' bar
carries a small lunch and dinner menu. We also provide corporate buffet lood. We have a small,
basie kitchen equippcd with new appliances (all less than 6 months old). We are looking lor one
person who will work alone to carry out the duties described below:
Cooking
Recciving and pUlling away deliverics
Making orders when required
Cleaning thc kitchen area
Scrving in the bar if nccessary
The ideal candidate will havc at least 2 years experience working in the catering industry. We necd
a self-starter able to work without supervision, but also willing to help out at busy times. As a small
business it is essential that all our employees are able to work as a team.
This is a permanent position paying £9 an hour.

Applications must be received by June 3"1.
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From: ivynewn@lyan.net
Subject: Job Application
Date: May 30th
It is with great interest that I read the advertisement for a cook placed on the Jobs for
All website. I am attaching my resume for your consideration. I have over 7 years' experience
in the catering industry. I started out as a bartender in the pub run by my family, then
attended the local community college in order to qualify as a cook. I have been working
as a cook at the Wayside Inn for the last 2 years. I am enjoying my current position,
but would like to move to a job which allows me to have a little more responsibility. I
am able to provide references from all my previous employers, should you need them.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Ivor Newnham
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196. What is the purpose of the advertisement?

(A) To recruit a cook
(B) To promote a new bar
(C) To promote sightseeing in London
(0) To give directions how to find a bar
197. Which is true of the Riverside Bar?

(A) It does not serve food, only drinks.
(B) It is a restaurant inside a large London hotel.
(C) It has relatively new equipment in the kitchen.
(0) It is not really located near a river; it is in downtown London.
198. Why does Ivor Newnham want to change jobs?

(A) He hates his current job.
(B) He wants more money.
(C) He wants more responsibility.
(0) He wants to move to London.
199. What kind of person is the Riverside Inn looking for?

(A) A young person looking for their first catering job
(8) An independent, cooperative person with a few years' experience ,
(C) Someone who wants to work around a lot of other people
(0) Anyone who can cook
200. Which of the following duties is NOT mentioned in the advertisement?

(A) Cooking
(B) Making deliveries
(C) Cleaning
(0) Making orders
Stop! This is the end of the test. If you finish before time is called, you may go back to Parts 5, 6,
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PART 1. Picture Description PART 2. Questions and Responses
1. (A) The man is watching television. 11. Don't you have Saturdays off?
(B) The man is doing exercises. (A) The weekend is coming soon.
(C) The man is reading the newspaper. (B) We'll meet after that, then.
(D) The man is looking at papers. (C) Usually, but not this week.
2. (A) The office workers are watching a whiteboard. 12. I'm having trouble concentrating on this.
(B) The office workers are looking at a whiteboard. (A) Well, why don't we take a short break then?
(C) The people are taking a whiteboard. (B) You have to concentrate.
(D) The people are cleaning a whiteboard. (C) It's an important issue these days.
3. (A) The man is a cooker. 13. When is the New Jersey train supposed to
(B) It is being cooked. arrive?
(C) The chef is working. (A) I'm not sure, I'll check.
(D) The chief is working. (B) Your ticket is not valid today.
(C) It comes directly from Boston.
4. (A) There is no one in the store.
(B) The store is crowded. 14. How do you plan to get that document there by
(C) It is bargain sale time. Thursday?
(D) She is trying on a coat. (A) I expect it to be.
(B) By express mail.
5. (A) The man is taking the phone. (C) Next Wednesday.
(B) The man is talking to a woman.
(C) The man is taking a phone call. 15. Could you look this over for me?
(D) The man is hanging up. (A) No, it can't be predicted.
(B) Sure, but don't count on it.
6. (A) The bicycle is lying on the stairs. (C) Sure, I'll be there in just a second.
(B) The bicycle is next to a car.
(C) The bicycle is hanging from the tree. 16. What do you think of the new vacation
(D) The bicycle is between a tree and the stairs. policy?
(A) Yes, I certainly have.
7. (A) The desk is clean. (B) I think it's a little unfair.
(B) The desk is a little untidy. (C) Not right at this moment.
(C) There is nothing on the desk.
(D) The man is writing at the desk. 17. Isn't that a terrific idea?
(A) Yes, it's a terrible one.
8. (A) The man is working in his office. (B) Yes, absolutely brilliant.
(B) The man is walking down the escalator. (C) No, I haven't any yet.
(C) The man is getting on an airplane.
(D) The man is waiting for a bus. 18. Are you going to Chicago by bus or train?
(A) Neither, I'm flying there.
9. (A) The man is climbing the ladder. (B) My brother drove me.
(B) The ladder is up against a window. (C) Yes, by bus.
(C) The ladder is leaning against the wall.
(D) The ladder is broken. 19. Where is Jim McTaggart's office?
(A) Yes, it's here.
10. (A) The house is being knocked down. (B) Oh, I'm sorry.
(B) A house is being built. (C) It's on the fifth floor.
(C) The man is fishing in front of his house.
(D) The man is eating lunch. 20. I'm sorry I had to put you on hold.
(A) Here, give it to me.
(B) I don't mind a lillie wail.
(C) I can't accept your offer.
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21. Whom do you think we should give the job to? 32. Could you arrange a taxi for me this afternoon?
(A) I'd say the first woman we interviewed. (A) Sure, what time do you need it?
(B) I think that no one will regret it. (B) I borrowed it again last week.
(C) The application deadline was last week. (C) This afternoon is not good for me.
22. Do you have a personal assistant? 33. Have you ever considered investing in the stock
(A) So far, so good. market?
(B) No, I handle everything myself. (A) Yes, I need to pick up some milk.
(C) Yes, Nadia is leaving soon. (B) No, I prefer safer investments.
(C) No, I wasn't able to then.
23. Why are you postponing the launch?
(A) By at least two or three days. 34. What are your summer hours?
(B) Not everyone has time for lunch tomorrow. (A) August is the hottest month.
(C) Because we were instructed to. (B) It stays light till late in the evening.
(C) Store hours are the same all year.
24. When does your training begin?
(A) It's over at twelve. 35. Should we discount the prices or give away a
(B) At the end of August. free gift?
(C) Don't miss the start. (A) Personally, I like a good bargain sale.
(B) It's a free gift.
25. Where can I catch a taxi around here? (C) I don't have a lot of time today.
(A) There's a taxi stand around the corner.
(B) You can sit down if you want. 36. When is the best time to call your office?
(C) Yes, right around the corner. (A) My phone number is 987-998.
(B) Any time after 10:00 should be OK.
26. Why did you take those files out of the office? (C) I don't have a receptionist.
(A) I wanted to read them over dinner.
(B) That's a serious issue, you know. 37. Why hasn't Miguel arrived yet?
(C) Of course, but not for very long. (A) He called to say he's taking his son to the
doctor.
27. Do you want to look at the figures today or (B) He's not here yet.
tomorrow? (C) Miguel is going to chair the meeting this
(A) I'm exhausted. Let's wait. afternoon.
(B) No, I'm not very hungry right now.
(C) Yes, I want to look at them. 38. How can I open the copier to remove jammed
paper?
28. It looks like it might rain, doesn't it? (A) The jam will make it very sticky.
(A) Put your heavy coat on. (B) Oh, no. I've lost my papers.
(B) I think it's already started. (C) Just pull the green lever on the side.
(C) Tell me whether or not to.
39. Would you recommend Jackson or Blake to
29. Are those service manuals available yet? print the new cards?
(A) They don't serve that here. (A) I don't particularly like the new design.
(B) Yes, if you don't mind. (B) Jackson and Blake both received cards.
(C) No, but they will be soon. (C) They're both good, but Blake is slightly
cheaper.
30. You'll make it to Friday's training session, won't
you? 40. When will you be ready to review the resumes
(A) It's hard for me to admit it. with me?
(B) I made it with my own two hands. (A) How does 3 o'clock sound?
(C) Yes, unless something urgent comes up. (B) I haven't told them yet.
(C) Well, that's just your opinion.
31. Would you spell your last name for me, please?
(A) Sure, it's C-R.U-Z.
(B) It is a different pronunciation.
(C) Last name, first name, middle initial.
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(M) No way, I don't think I can get there in half an
Questions 41 through 43 refer to the following hour in rush hour traffic. My boss is going to kill me.
conversation. (W) Don't worry, I'm sure you'll get there in time.
(M) Finally! I've been waiting for this shipment of fabric
for nearly a month. I was beginning to think it would Questions 56 through 58 refer to the following
never arrive. Now I can get on with the dresses I'm conversation.
making for Jayford's Department Store. (M) Excuse me, but is there a phone here I could
(W) That's a relief. The store has been calling every use? I really need to make a phone call, but the battery
day about those dresses. What took it so long to get on my cell phone is dead.
here? (W) Um, well, there's a payphone, but that's been out
(M) I don't know. Maybe it took a while to clear of order for the past couple of days. Try the shop next
customs. door. I'm sure they have a payphone.
(W) No, look. They got the address wrong. No wonder (M) I did, but theirs is broken, too. Could I possibly
it took so long. borrow your cell phone?
(W) I'm sorry, but I never lend it to customers.
conversation. Questions 59 through 61 refer to the following
(W) Hey Dean. You've been working on that same conversation.
machine for a week! Do you think you can fix it? (M) I hope you don't mind me asking, but I know that
Maybe we should just replace it? you live near me, and I was wondering how you get
(M) I'm not ready to give up yet, but this is the most to and from work.
complicated repair job I've ever had to do. I'm having (W) I take the bus on Mondays and Tuesdays, but
trouble reconnecting some of the wires. But I think I'll my brother drives me the rest of the week.
get it done before the end of the day. (M) I see. I was wondering why I never see you on
(W) Well, I'm glad I just use computers and don't the subway. .
have to fix them. (W) Well, the bus is a little cheaper than the subway,
and my brother works a couple of blocks from here.
(W) Oh, no. I don't have much cash on me. I thought conversation.
I had more than this. Would you take a check (M) You've been slaving away for hours. You didn't
instead? take a lunch break, did you? John and I are going for
(M) Yes, certainly. We accept personal checks provided coffee, and I wondered if you'd care to join us?
they are accompanied with two forms of 10, including (W) I'd like to, but I'm expecting an important phone
a driver's license. So as long as you have 10, I can call. I've been waiting all day, and I don't dare leave
take a check. my desk in case I miss it.
(W) Well, I don't drive, so I can't show you a driver's (M) In that case, would you like us to bring something
license. Would my passport work instead? back for you?
(M) That would do just fine. (W) Well, if you don't mind, I'd love a large coffee
and a blueberry muffin.
(W) I noticed on the time sheet that you are coming conversation.
in tomorrow. But it's a national holiday. Why are you (W) Have you seen the proposed designs for the
coming in to work? Tanaka Corporation headquarters in Singapore? I think
(M) Well, I don't really want to, but I'd like to get it is going to look great. Amy and Hank have done a
some cleaning and reorganizing done. I seem to have really good job.
let things really pile up lately. I need to get on top of (M) Yeah, but it looks as though they will have to
things. make a few structural changes. The chief engineer
(W) That's very admirable. I should come in, too. I've found a few flaws.
got a huge backlog of orders to work on, but I'm going (W) Oh, I hope they won't have to change the shape
to enjoy having the day off. of the building too much. I really like the way it looks
like a ship.
Questions 53 through 55 refer to the following (M) Well, it is certainly appropriate for a shipping
conversation. company.
(M) I can't believe I overslept. It looks as though I'm
going to be late for work again. I'm going to get into
so much trouble. It's the third time this month.
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Questions 68 through 70 refer to the following 9:00 p.m. In as much as we cannot predict the
conversation. maintenance situation tomorrow, those planning to
(M) Is it true what I've heard about the personnel bring children to the library are advised to call before
department? I can't believe it. coming in. We apologize for the inconvenience and
(W) Well, what have you heard? You know I'm always hope to have things back to normal as soon as possible.
the last to hear the latest gossip.
(M) I heard that the manager of the personnel Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following
department has been fired, and they are going to announcement.
reassign all the other personnel department employees (W) Attention Flo-Mart customers: If you want a great
to other departments. deal on batteries, just follow the flashing yellow light to
(W) From what I've heard, he's leaving because he our electronics department. Right now, as long as the
was headhunted by another company, and I think you yellow light is flashing, you can get 25-40% off name
spend too much time listening to gossip around the brand batteries in all sizes. Need batteries for your
water cooler. smoke detector, flashlight, or children's toys? How
about the TV remote control? Get to the electronics
department and pick them up at great savings. Hurry
PART 4. Short Talks now and get those batteries you keep meaning to
buy, or buy some to keep in stock. Remember, the
discount is only good while the Flo-Mart yellow light is
announcement.
flashing. After that, it's back to our normal everyday low
(M) I hope you've all enjoyed tonight's dinner. It is
prices. You don't want to be the only one in town paying
now time to welcome this evening's guest speaker,
full price!
Carol Draper. Ms. Draper is the editor-in-chief of
Investor's Weekly magazine. She took over the position
of editor just over 2 years ago, and in that short time,
weather report.
the magazine has become one of the most influential
(M) You're listening to Newton Radio. Well, now it's
publicationsin finance. Ms. Draper is also a well-respected,
fifteen past the hour, and time once again to move to
best-selling author in the field of investment. She will
the Climate Network's hourly nationwide weather
speak tonight on long-term trends in interest rates, a
update. Our top story today: there is still a tornado
subject she dealt with at length in her last book,
warning in effect in the South, where twisters earlier
Money Moves. Ms. Draper has also agreed to take
today killed four people and left dozens injured. The
questions from the floor after her talk. Let's have a big
tornadoes destroyed dozens of buildings and have left
hand for Carol Draper.
hundreds homeless. Emergency workers are in the
area tending to the injured and trying to find shelter for
them before nightfall. Bad weather remains elsewhere
telephone message.
in the country, also, as heavy rain continues to soak
(W) You have reached the airport ticket counter of
the western mountains. Some of our affiliated stations
Eagle Rent-a-Car. Thank you for calling. We regret to
there are reporting up to five inches in the last 12
inform you that we are currently closed. Operating
hours. Needless to say, many roads and highways are
hours at this location are from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
closed throughout the region.
Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on
weekends. If you need rate information or would like to
make a rental reservation at this time, please call our
message.
nationwide toll-free number, which is available 24 hours
(W) Congratulations, Paula Chen, you have been
a day, or visit us on the Web at www.eaglerents.com.
selected as a finalist in the $10,000 CNTA Radio
We look forward to serving you.
Summer Bucks Contest. I hope you are listening, but
as a big Jim and Tammy fan, I'm sure you are. To
confirm your entry, all you have to do is call our station
announcement.
anytime tomorrow during the Jim and Tammy Morning
(M) Troy County Library patrons, may I have your
Show, and you will be among the five finalists for the
attention, please. This is a public safety announcement.
grand prize of $10,000. If we don't hear from you
Due to an emergency maintenance situation, the
before the end of the show though, you'll be out of
children's section on the ground floor is being closed
luck and out of the running for the money. Once again,
at this time. This section of the library has suffered a
make sure to call CNTA Radio during tomorrow's Jim
burst pipe. If you have children there, please escort
and Tammy Morning Show. Good luck, and remember
them from the area. All other sections of the library
to keep your dial set to CNTA - Houston's favorite
will remain open today until our normal closing time of
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news report. announcement.
(M) Customs officials announced today that several (M) Ladies and gentlemen, we would like to welcome
employees of an unnamed country's United Nations you aboard the Capital Express, the only non-stop
delegation are being held at New York's John F service to Washington. If this is your first trip on the
Kennedy Airport on charges of attempted importation Express, you are about to experience rail service like
of narcotics. The officials have stated that none of the no other in the country. The Capital Express is the
five suspects was carrying a diplomatic passport. As a fastest passenger train operating in North America,
result, the five are not immune from prosecution under reaching speeds of up to 105 miles per hour. (For our
US drug laws. Confidential sources have told this international passengers, that's 175 kilometers per
reporter that the suspects are all from the Republic of hour.) Today's trip to Washington will take just over
San Lorenzo, and that they were trying to smuggle three hours, compared to the nearly six hours that it
heroin into the country. While this information is as yet takes on a conventional train. To make your journey
unconfirmed, according to airport customs officials, even more pleasant, we will be offering a refreshment
there has been a rise in illegal drugs smuggled from San service as soon as the train departs. Choose from a
Lorenzo in recent months. As part of the govemment's selection of teas and coffees, cold drinks, and tasty
new tougher guidelines on drug smuggling, the suspects snacks. Enjoy your ride.
face a minimum of 25 years' imprisonment, if convicted.
Questions 92 through 94 refer to the following telephone message.
announcement. (W) Larry, it's mom. I forgot to tell you this morning,
(W) Attention, all employees. There is a blue pickup but I have something going on after work today and
truck in back of the plant that is blocking loading ramp won't be home until eight, so I won't be able to get
number six. Would the owner of this vehicle, license dinner ready for you tonight. Go ahead and fix yourself
plate number CA990, kindly remove it? It must be some dinner whenever you're hungry. There's a pizza
moved immediately as it is blocking deliveries. Once in the freezer, so you can help yourself to that if you
again, a blue pickup truck, with the license plate want it. Have a salad or some other vegetables with
CA990 is blocking a loading ramp, and it must be it, though, OK? And you can have some ice cream,
moved right away. If the vehicle is not moved in the too, if you'd like, but don't take too much. Oh, and I
next ten minutes, it will be towed away at the owner's don't mind if you watch TV, but don't invite anyone
expense. We ask you to please note that parking is over and be sure to get your homework done before
available across the street in the pay-and-display I get home. I don't want you staying up late because you
parking lot. We urge you to use this parking lot during didn't do it earlier.
the plant's operational hours for all vehicles not
involved in deliveries .
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PRACTICE TEST 2
PART 1. Picture Description PART 2. Questions and Responses

1. (A) The woman is learning about the pillar. 11. Excuse me, where is the fax machine?
(B) The woman is leaning on the pillar. (A) It's not working properly.
(C) The woman is sitting against the pillar. (B) Down the hall and to the right.
(D) The woman is leaning on the sign. (C) No problem.
2. (A) The filing cabinet is empty. 12. Why doesn't she ever come to the safety
(B) The filing cabinet is open. meetings?
(C) There is nothing in the drawer. (A) She works nights and isn't around during
(D) The filing cabinet is closed. the day.
(B) She is a very safe person.
3 (A) The woman is walking to her office. (C) I enjoyed meeting her, too.
(B) The woman is on her lunch break.
(C) The woman is carrying heavy boxes. 13. Do you take the bus or the subway to work in
(D) The woman is working in her office. the morning?
(A) I also take the bus.
4. (A) The restaurant is very popular. (B) Yes, I've ridden the subway.
(B) The restaurant is close to the bar. (C) Usually the bus.
(C) The restaurant is closed.
(D) The restaurant has many customers. 14. Are you really going out of business, Joe?
(A) I'll open at three o'clock.
5. (A) The man and woman are talking. (B) We don't take credit cards.
(B) The man is taking a picture. (C) I've really got no choice.
(C) The woman is taking a picture.
(D) The man is taking the woman's wallet. 15 When is the earnings forecast due out?
(A) Mostly sunny this weekend.
6. (A) The man and woman are being served by (B) Revenues declined last year.
the waitress. (C) It will be available next week.
(B) The waitress is being ordered by the woman.
(C) The man and woman are taking a vacation. 16. When will you be able to take your vacation?
(D) The waitress is drinking tea. (A) I will go to Guam for six days.
(B) I'll be eligible after six months.
7. (A) People are sitting opposite the shopping mall. (C) I had a wonderful time, thank you.
(B) The man is beside the shopping mall.
(C) There are cars parked in front of the shopping 17. Sorry to bother you, but where is Pluton
mall. Electronics?
(D) There is a line of people across from the (A) Third floor, second door on the left.
shopping mall. (B) No trouble at all. Thanks.
(C) No. I work for Veritek Electronics.
8. (A) The people are pointing at the form.
(B) The man is filing some documents. 18. How is your new job working out?
(C) The woman is filling out a form. (A) I work out three times a week.
(D) The man has filled out the forms. (B) He's doing really well, thanks.
(C) Well, honestly, not so good.
9. (A) The man is standing in a supermarket.
(B) The man is waiting for a bus. 19. Why did they close the processing plant?
(C) The man is standing in a hardware store. (A) It's just for a month or so. They will do
(D) The man is serving customers. routine maintenance.
(B) I've never really been good with plants.
10. (A) There is a large vase on the reception desk. They take too much time and care.
(B) There is a large vase on the table in the lobby. (C) The process is not that difficult once you get
(C) The vase is next to the man. started.
(D) A woman is arranging flowers.
20. Are you going to take the bigger desk or the
desk near the window?
(A) I'll buy the biggest window I can afford.
(B) Probably not, it's too much work.
(C) Well, the view is really good, so that should
help me decide.
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21. How long have you been retired? 33. Where is your boss? I don't see him around.
(A) Seven years now. (A) He's in a meeting right now.
(B) They need some air. (B) Well, I don't mind either.
(C) About three meters. (C) My boss has a good nose for business.
22. Is Central Bank somewhere around here? 34. What is the phone number for the main office?
(A) It takes hard work to be a banker. (A) They should have a phone in their office.
(B) I'm looking for it, too. (B) They called this morning.
(C) We keep our money there, too. (C) Check in the telephone directory.
23. Who was that man you were having lunch with 35. Who here will sign for this package?
the other day? (A) The package is on the table.
(A) I had the shrimp salad. (B) I'll go get someone.
(B) That was a new client. (C) It should be coming soon.
(C) I eat there every Tuesday and Thursday.
36. When did she start working here?
24. When do you think the report will be done? (A) She will start tomorrow.
(A) I can't be sure, but I think so. (B) I don't really know.
(B) Tomorrow, at the latest. (C) She comes to work every day.
(C) I saw it on her desk last week.
37. Can you take a message?
25. Where is my floppy disk? (A) Sure. Where's a pen?
(A) I saw it next to your note pad. (B) No, I'm going the opposite direction.
(B) Please return it when you are done. (C) It's down the hall and on the left.
(C) Yes, the information on the disk was helpful.
38. How did the interview go?
26. What were the main points of the meeting? (A) Not all that well.
(A) The meeting was yesterday. (B) I took the subway.
(B) The man at the meeting was very (C) She's a movie star.
knowledgeable.
(C) It was about the company's budget, mostly. 39. Who elects the corporate board of directors?
(A) The stockholders do.
27. How can I reach you? (B) They have the right to vote.
(A) I don't like to be touched. (C) They serve for a year.
(B) I have a cell phone.
(C) Richard left the building. 40. Is transportation to the airport available?
(A) It's nearly time to board the plane.
28. What did your attorney advise you to do? (B) What is your reservation number?
(A) She thinks I should file a suit. (C) We offer hourly shuttle bus service.
(B) The courtroom was quite full.
(C) The judge hasn't ruled on it.
PART 3. Short Conversations
29. What do you think of the proposed merger? Questions 41 through 43 refer to the following
(A) I hope it doesn't take place. conversation.
(B) I enjoyed it very much. (M) Ms. Reed, have you read the chairman's memo?
(C) Both sides are considering it. I think the information would be useful for your
meeting with Westco tomorrow.
30. Why are you leaving your job? (W) Not yet, John. I've been busy reviewing sales
(A) Five o'clock. Time to go home. numbers on the Turner account. The Turner account
(B) I really like what I do for a living. is due today, but Westco is still a day away.
(C) I got something that pays better. (M) Just make sure that you give it a look before you
meet with the team from Westco. I think the information
31. Can we discuss it over lunch? will be useful for negotiating prices.
(A) I'll have the tuna sandwich with pickles.
(B) Sure, that'll be fine.
(C) Of course, you're welcome to join us.
32. Do you want the good news first or the bad news?
(A) Well, it's best to finish on a high note.
(B) The newspaper is on my desk.
(C) Why can't we have both?
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Questions 44 through 46 refer to the following (W) I doubt it. They probably don't see many resumes
conversation. as impressive as yours. Especially all of your work
(M) Where do you buy your office equipment? Our experience.
office needs a new fax machine and photocopy (M) ThaI's what I'm worried about. I think that I'm
machine, but we have a rather limited budget. way overqualified.
(W) I usually order it online. There are two really
good wholesale office supply stores that ship free for Questions 59 through 61 refer to the following
orders over one thousand dollars. II's really easy to conversation.
do. (W) We missed you at yesterday's meeting. Were you
(M) I've never ordered anything online before. If you ill? You really missed a lot of important information.
have time could you show me how to do that? (M) I was fine, but there was a big problem in the
product development department that kept me busy
Questions 47 through 49 refer to the following all day. It seems that the 10cm flange should have been
conversation. only 1em. Someone in engineering got the numbers
(M) Has anyone found out what the vacation schedule wrong.
is yet? I need to book an airplane ticket, but I don't (W) Oh, man. That's bad. Does the big boss know?
know for which days yet. (M) Not yet. I'm going to tell her right now.
(W) Peter told me the schedule, but I can't remember
it exactly. I think our vacation starts on Thursday and Questions 62 through 64 refer to the following
finishes on the next Wednesday. I could be wrong, conversation.
though. (M) How is the new ad campaign going? It looks like
(M) I need some definite dates. Will Peter be back it tested well with the 15 to 20 age group.
from lunch anytime soon? (W) Yeah, it did OK in the testing phase, but for some
reason it doesn't seem to be doing well in real life.
Questions 50 through 52 refer to the following (M) I had a feeling it wouldn't do so well. That singer
conversation. that you got to do the ads isn't as popular as she was
(W) Star Travel Agency. This is Miranda speaking. a few months ago when you were testing the ad
(M) Hi Miranda. This is Tom from AdventureQuest. I campaign.
just called to tell you that our tour of Guatemalan jungle (W) Things change so quickly; iI's hard to keep up
temples is full, but we will be opening another tour of with who's hot and who's not.
Machu Picchu in two months. Star Travel can book up
to six people and take a 40% commission. Questions 65 through 67 refer to the following
(W) Thanks, Tom. ThaI's six for Machu Picchu. I'm conversation.
sure it's going to be a popular tour. (W) Why is the factory shulling down? I thought it
was doing really well.
Questions 53 through 55 refer to the following (M) It was doing well until the price of steel went up.
conversation. Now it is just too expensive to make anything. The
(W) Ted, call the office and ask Jose to bring the factory is operating in the red and will close next
projector. We'll need it for this afternoon's meeting. month.
Also ask him to bring the big fold out table and the (W) I guess a lot of folks will be out of work. Practically
dais. this whole town has some family member working at the
(M) Ann, Jose doesn't have a key to the equipment factory.
room. He hasn't been working here long enough to be (M) Yeah, I know. My father and both of my brothers
given a key. work there.
(W) Well, tell him there's one in my desk drawer. And
tell Mrs. Ames to get Jose a key, he needs it to do his Questions 68 through 70 refer to the following
job. conversation.
(W) Do you know why Louis resigned? He hadn't
Questions 56 through 58 refer to the following worked here even a year, and I thought that he liked
conversation. his job.
(W) What have you heard from MegaStore? Do you (M) I guess the boss and he just didn't see eye to
know if you have the job? eye on a lot of things. I know that they disagreed on
(M) Not a thing. I haven't heard anything, and I've employee motivation strategies, among other things.
been waiting by the phone all morning. They must (W) Really? I thought they were getting along all right.
have hired someone else or they would have called They always seemed friendly towards each other.
by now. (M) I think they were professional towards each
other, not really friendly.
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short talk.
Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following (W) Good morning, and welcome to your first day on
announcement. the job at London Chemical, Ltd. As you know, this is
(M) Ladies and gentlemen, I have two announcements the first of three days of orientation to the firm. First
relating to this afternoon's conference program. First, up today will be a welcoming address from our director
for those of you who were planning to attend Dr. of personnel, Dr. Ann Smiley, who will give you a
Jennifer Van Dyke's lecture on marketing strategies, broad overview of what you can expect in working for
I'm afraid that I have some bad news: that event has the firm, and what the firm expects of you. After Dr.
been cancelled. The reason for this, unfortunately, is Smiley's address, you will be given a tour of LC's
that Dr. Van Dyke must return to Australia because of headquarters and the central research facilities.
a family emergency. I know that many of you will be Following the tour, you will have lunch in the main
disappointed, but I'm sure you understand the situation. employee cafeteria, and be given a half-hour break
The second thing I have for you is a room change. before starting the afternoon program. Please note
The location for the Personnel Management Seminar that attendance at all sessions is compulsory for all
has been changed to conference room 6A. Let me new employees, with no exceptions.
repeat that, Dr Van Dyke's lecture will not be taking
place today, and the two o'clock Personnel Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following
Management Seminar will be held in room 6A. announcement.
(M) Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. This is
Questions 74 through 76 refer to the following your captain speaking. I'd like to welcome you aboard
announcement. Green Island Airways Flight 287, bound for Auckland,
(W) Attention, travelers. We regret to inform you that with a stopover in Wellington. We are currently awaiting
because of a security situation, all entrances to and clearance for take-off, and should be in the air in just
exits from Terminal D are temporarily closed. To a few minutes. In the meantime, I'd like to remind you
repeat, airport patrons are currently not being allowed to do your part to make this a safe and enjoyable
entry to or exit from Terminal D. If you are scheduled flight by keeping your seat belt on whenever you are
to board a flight from Terminal D, please report to an in your seat. I am happy to inform you that the weather
airline counter for further information. We would once is quite a bit better in our destination cities than it is
again like to remind travelers to keep all baggage, here in Bangkok: both Wellington and Auckland are
including your children's, under your control at all reporting clear skies at the moment. I'd like you now
times, and to notify the nearest security or airline official to watch the following flight safety video. Please do
of any suspicious activity or unattended luggage. We not hesitate to ask any of our flight attendants if you
apologize to all airport patrons for this inconvenience, have any needs or concerns.
but we are doing our best to make airline travel safer
in these tense times. Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following
message.
Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following (W) Thank you for calling Nautilus Copier. You have
telephone message. reached the Nautilus Copier support line. We are sorry
(M) This is Peter Kerensky, father of Olga Kerensky. but all of our technical representatives are currently
Olga is a patient of Dr. Richards, and she has an assisting other customers. Calls will be handled in the
appointment to see him tomorrow at nine. When Olga order received. Your expected hold time is over five
got her cast off last month, Dr. Richards told us to minutes, so we recommend that you call back at a
schedule another appointment and bring her back to more convenient time. If you choose to wait, please
see him if her wrist still hurt, but to go ahead and cancel have the following information ready so that our
it if not. So, that's what I'd like to do, cancel it, that is. representative may better assist you: your customer
It looks as though everything is OK, so we don't need account number, the serial number of your copier,
to come. I'm sorry I didn't contact you earlier, but the and your warranty expiration date, which may be
truth is it just slipped my mind. Oh, and pass on my found in the bottom right hand corner of your service
thanks to Dr. Richards for taking such good care of agreement. We apologize for the wait, but assure you
Olga's injury. that one of our representatives will be with you as
soon as possible.
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short talk. phone message.
(M) Welcome to the Tiger Falls International Visitors' (W) Hello? This is Antonia Francis calling about the
Center. I am Mario, your guide for today's tour. As you cake I said that I would be ordering. Well, I finally have
may know, Tiger Falls is the fourth highest waterfall in the arrangements for the party settled, so I'd like to
the world. In just a few minutes, you will get an idea confirm some of the details we discussed before and
of just how high that is when we take the elevator to to place a definite order. I want you to make a chocolate
the caves located halfway down the falls. That ride sponge cake, not a plain sponge as I previously
will take about two full minutes, and when we get mentioned. I'd like it to have a vanilla cream filling
there, you will have the unforgettable experience of and a dark chocolate topping. It's up to you what
viewing the waterfall from the underside. That's right! shape or design the cake has, but it does need to be
We will be behind the falls themselves. You may get large enough for 50 people. It's for a 50'h birthday
a little wet from the spray, so everybody will be getting party, so could you write "Happy Birthday Alan" on it?
a raincoat - unless, of course, you've brought your The party is on the 25'", so I'd like to have it delivered
own. by 1:00 p.m. on the 25'". I'll drop by the store later to
settle the bill. Thanks.
announcement. Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following
(M) This is Pat King live in Boston with an update on talk.
that crash near Logan Airport. The plane went down (M) As part of our new company efforts to encourage
early this morning and initial reports said that there recycling and reduce waste, I am calling upon all of
were no survivors. Officials are now saying that these you to do your best to cooperate with the new garbage
earlier reports may in fact have been premature. separation rules. I know that it is going to feel like a
Once again, Condor Air officials are now expressing nuisance at first, but if you stick with it, it'll become
hope that there may in fact be survivors of the crash quite a routine procedure. Remember, each of the four
of one of their passenger craft in the waters near different types of garbage listed in the trash collection
Logan airport. Although no one has been located yet, area goes in to a different receptacle. Papers go into
Peter Bush, senior spokesman for the company, has the green box, cans and bottles go in the blue box,
just told reporters that Coast Guard rescue helicopters soft recyclable plastics such as candy wrappers and
have dropped divers into the waters near where the food containers go in the yellow box, and food waste
plane went down. Pat King, WBMB radio. should be put in the red box. If we can take home
these habits, even better, but let's start by making
every effort in the office.
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PRACTICE TEST 1
PART 1 48. (C) By check

49. (B) Two forms of identification
1. (D) The man is looking at pape~s.
50. (C) It's a national holiday.
2. (B) The office workers are looking at a
51. (0) He has a lot of work to catch up on.
whiteboard.
52. (C) She will enjoy having a day off.
3. (C) The chef is working.
53. (A) He thinks he'll be late for work.
4. (A) There is no one in the store.
54. (B) Thirty minutes
5. (C) The man is taking a phone call.
55. (C) He'll get there in time.
6. (D) The bicycle is between a tree and the
56. (A) A telephone
stairs.
57. (C) Both this store and the store next door
7. (B) The desk is a little untidy.
58. (C) She never lends it to customers.
8. (B) The man is walking down the escalator.
59. (D) Near the woman
9. (C) The ladder is leaning against the wall.
60. (B) Her brother
10. (B) A house is being built.
61. (A) The bus is cheaper.
62. (B) To have a coffee with John
PART 2 63. (C) She is waiting on a phone call. .
64. (D) A large coffee and a blueberry muffin
11. (C) Usually, but not this week. 65. (B) Designs for a new building
12. (A) Well, why don't we take a short break 66. (A) There are some mistakes in the
then? structure of the building.
13. (A) I'm not sure, I'll check. 67. (C) An architectural firm
14. (B) By express mail. 68. (A) There will be major changes made to the
15. (C) Sure, I'll be there in just a second. personnel department.
16. (B) I think it's a little unfair. 69. (0) He was offered a better job
17. (B) Yes, absolutely brilliant. elsewhere.
18. (A) Neither, I'm flying there. 70. (B) He pays too much attention to idle
19. (C) It's on the fifth floor. gossip.
20. (B) I don't mind a little wait.
21. (A) I'd say the first woman we interviewed.
22. (B) No, I handle everything myself. PART 4
23. (C) Because we were instructed to.
24. (B) At the end of August. 71. (B) A magazine editor
25. (A) There's a taxi stand around the corner. 72. (C) 2 years
26. (A) I wanted to read them over dinner. 73. (A) She will answer questions.
27. (A) I'm exhausted. Let's wait. 74. (C) A car rental company
28. (B) I think it's already started. 75. (A) Call another number
29. (C) No, but they will be soon. 76. (D) Wednesday 10:00 p.m.
30. (C) Yes, unless something urgent comes up. 77. (A) The whole library will close.
31. (A) Sure, it's C-R-U-Z. 78. (B) There is a maintenance problem.
32. (A) Sure, what time do you need it? 79. (C) Telephone first
33. (B) No, I prefer safer investments. 80. (C) Batteries
34. (C) Store hours are the same all year. 81. (A) While the light is flashing
35. (A) Personally, I like a good bargain sale. 82. (A) All sizes
36. (B) Any time after 10:00 should be OK. 83. (A) Once an hour
37. (A) He called to say he's taking his son to the 84. (D) Heavy rain continues to fall.
doctor. 85. (A) They were injured.
38. (C) Just pull the green lever on the side. 86. (C) Radio show hosts
39. (C) They're both good, but Blake is slightly 87. (B) Phone the radio station
cheaper. 88. (C) She will lose the chance to win some
40. (A) How does 3 o'clock sound? money.
89. (C) Five suspects
90. (B) For drug smuggling
PART 3 91. (A) 25 years in prison
92. (B) The driver of a truck
41. (B)
A shipment of material
93. (B) It will be towed off.
42. (B)
The department store
94. (B) In a parking lot across the street
43. (B)
There was a mistake in the address.
95. (C) It operates in North America.
44. (B)
Trying to repair a computer
96. (C) Around three hours
45. (D)
The man has been doing the same task
97. (B) A food and beverage service
for a week.
98. (B) The woman's son
46. (C) Before the end of the day
99. (A) A pizza, vegetables, and ice cream
47. (A) She doesn't have enough cash on her.
100. (C) Before eight o'clock.
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101. (B) of 153. (B) To cancel an order
102. (C) never 154. (A) A contract to work for a private railway
103. (C) regret 155. (D) Max Green and John Andersen already
104. (A) ago know each other.
105. (A) unauthorized 156. (A) In a changing room
106. (D) stacked 157. (C) A series of numbers
107. (D) Had 158. (A) The Blue Wave has suffered thefts recently.
108. (B) ought 159. (C) Having lunch
109. (B) oust 160. (B) Some fifes
110. (B) revenue 161. (D) She has been busy.
111. (B) Like 162. (B) To let Samantha know they have enough
112. (B) aide actors
113. (C) Almost 163. (D) Five
114. (A) should 164. (B) He wants to save money.
115. (B) were 165. (B) Business people
116. (A) off 166. (B) How to improve the speed of a
117. (D) having computer
118. (C) alluded 167. (C) Once a month
119. (D) conceal 168. (B) Making your battery last longer
120. (A) whatever 169. (A) To recruit a new engineer
121. (B) Hardly 170. (C) Four times a year
122. (C) indeed 171. (D) Subsidized transportation
123. (D) rehearse 172. (C) People who previously applied for a job at
124. (C) her Grant Manufacturing
125. (D) have had 173. (A) To get information about Patel Pottery's
126. (D) effect products
127. (A) on 174. (B) They are rather expensive.
128. (D) has 175. (C) Taking and dispatching orders
129. (A) efficient 176. (D) By phone
130. (B) is recommending 177. (A) Because there have been several
131. (C) provided complaints from customers
132. (A) would 178. (B) Someone who works on Thursdays and
133. (A) proceeds Fridays
134. (C) on 179. (B) A tooth
135. (A) few 180. (B) There is no mention of punishment in the
136. (C) to provide memo.
137. (C) is 181. (B) Once a year
138. (A) approve 182. (C) Chair of the Systems Advisory Committee
139. (B) must 183. (A) Better communications and fewer errors
140. (C) rivals 184. (D) Both John and Jenny attended the
meeting.
185. (B) She wants him to check the accuracy of
PART 6 the minutes.
141. (B) loan 186. (B) To elicit feedback on an advertisement
142. (C) deposited 187. (C) People in their twenties
143. (B) consultation 188. (C) In April and May
189. (A) People might feel the company wants to
144. (C) will help
attract only very young customers.
145. (B) a lot of
146. (A) aroused more 190. (B) Someone who enjoys nightclubs and
147. (D) discount parties
191. (B) He believed they had charged too much.
148. (D) look
192. (A) A list of costs before doing repairs.
149. (C) brought
193. (A) Dispose of the old battery
150. (B) situation
151. (A) details 194. (C) Nothing
152. (D) supervisors 195. (B) It is very good.
196. (A) Sales results
197. (A) About 40
198. (C) People need more space to store food for
holiday guests.
199. (D) Washing machines
200. (B) Groceries
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PART 1 47. (C) The vacation schedule

48. (A) At lunch
1. (B) The woman is leaning on the pillar.
49. (C) To book an airline ticket
2. (B) The filing cabinet is open.
50. (B) Their companies sometimes work together.
3. (D) The woman is working in her office.
51. (B) Forty percent
4. (C) The restaurant is closed.
52. (D) Many people will be interested in it.
5. (A) The man and woman are talking.
53. (A) A projector, a table, and a dais
6. (A) The man and woman are being served by
54. (D) He doesn't have a key.
the waitress.
55. (C) Ann
7. (C) There are cars parked in front of the
56. (C) By phone
shopping mall.
57. (B) He has a lot of work experience.
8. (A) The people are pointing at the form.
58. (D) He is overqualified.
9. (A) The man is standing in a supermarket.
59. (C) Yesterday
10. (B) There is a large vase on the table in the
60. (A) Product Development
lobby.
61. (C) Talk to his boss
62. (D) Fifteen to twenty years of age
PART 2 63. (B) A singer
11. (B) Down the hall and to the right. 64. (C) The singer is no longer popular.
12. (A) She works nights and isn't around during 65. (B) The cost of raw materials has gone up.
the day. 66. (C) Next month
13. (C) Usually the bus. 67. (A) Three
14. (C) I've really got no choice. 68. (A) Less than one year
15. (C) It will be available next week. 69. (C) How employees should be motivated
16. (B) I'll be eligible after six months. 70. (D) They kept a professional attitude even if
17. (A) Third floor, second door on the left. they weren't friends.
18. (C) Well, honestly, not so good.
19. (A) It's just for a month or so. They will do PART 4
routine maintenance.
71. (A) Preparing to return to Australia
20. (C) Well, the view is really good, so that
72. (B) It has been moved to room 6A.
should help me decide.
21. (A) Seven years now. 73. (A) 2
22. (B) I'm looking for it, too. 74. (B) An unattended bag was found.
23. (B) That was a new client. 75. (B) Those waiting to depart from Terminal D.
24. (B) Tomorrow, at the latest. 76. (B) Security or airline officials
25. (A) I saw it next to your note pad. 77. (A) A hurt wrist
26. (C) It was about the company's budget, mostly. 78. (D) He had simply forgotten about it.
27. (B) I have a cell phone. 79. (B) Her injury is no longer bothering her.
28. (A) She thinks I should file a suit. 80. (C) The head of personnel
29. (A) I hope it doesn't take place. 81. (A) The morning's agenda
30. (C) I got something that pays better. 82. (D) The company headquarters
31. (B) Sure, that'll be fine. 83. (A) Auckland
32. (A) Well, it's best to finish on a high note. 84. (A) Use their seatbelts
33. (A) He's in a meeting right now. 85. (B) The passengers will watch a safety video.
34. (C) Check in the telephone directory. 86. (C) Copier owners experiencing problems
35. (B) I'll go get someone. 87. (B) The hold time is quite long.
36. (B) I don't really know. 88. (A) The warranty expiration date
37. (A) Sure. Where's a pen? 89. (C) Three
38. (A) Not all that well. 90. (D) Viewing the falls from the underside
39. (A) The stockholders do. 91. (D) Tourists who have brought their own
40. (C) We offer hourly shuttle bus service. 92. (C) The radio reported on the crash earlier.
93. (D) It is not known.
94. (B) Over the sea
PART 3 95. (C) A bakery
41. (B) John 96. (A) Antonia has already paid for the cake.
42. (C) It will help to negotiate prices. 97. (A) Antonia has contacted the store before.
43. (A) The Turner account 98. (C) A new trash collection system
44. (A) A fax machine and a copy machine 99. (C) Four
45. (D) From an online wholesale supplier 100. (B) An empty soda can
46. (C) $1,000.00
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101. (C) complaining 153. (C) To support Lydia Rivers' application for a
102. (8) would loan
103. (C) claustrophobia 154. (8) Dr. Rivers may be able to borrow money
104. (C) lure from a bank.
105. (D) As far as 155. (8) Novino
106. (D) discriminatory 156. (C) SunCool is sold in more than one country.
107. (D) would 157. (8) One is more likely to win a car than a
108. (A) wages motorcycle.
109. (D) frustration 158. (8) Someone born in November, 1995
110. (A) tariffs 159. (A) The amount of money expected to be raised
111. (8) expense 160. (C) A fund-raiser to help poorer schoolchildren
112. (A) pension 161. (8) On a summer morning
113. (8) observing 162. (A) That they be taken the day before being
114. (A) behalf submitted
115. (D) receptionist 163. (C) The head of the applicant must be shown
116. (C) or else bare.
117. (8) response 164. (A) The application number
118. (A) audit 165. (8) Included with purchased software
119. (C) promoted 166. (8) "Spend hours memorizing historical dates!"
120. (A) did not 167. (A) Software engineers
121. (C) spacious 168. (C) CompuEd products have won awards in
122. (A) satisfaction the past.
123. (8) don't mind 169. (A) It is $6.00 per hour.
124. (D) consider 170. (C) Only a limited number of positions will be
125. (D) but filled.
126. (C) themselves 171. (8) Residents of Steuben County
127. (8) Advertising 172. (8) Fifteen
128. (D) gave 173. (D) Costas Workers Start Strike Today
129. (A) is 174. (8) An offer by the company that the union
130. (D) has found unacceptable
131. (D) is 175. (C) Indefinitely
132. (A) on 176. (C) The economy of the community would suffer.
133. (D) lavatory 177. (8) Employees of Food Mart
134. (8) really 178. (A) Around 10 days
135. (D) log out 179. (A) The north parking lot
136. (8) paychecks 180. (8) People are taking things out of them.
137. (A) better 181. (A) To discuss an order of clothes
138. (D) am 182. (8) There is a great demand for them.
139. (C) earpiece 183. (8) They are busy fulfilling other orders.
140. (8) salary 184. (8) Telephoning manufacturers and suppliers
185. (D) It is very doubtful.
186. (8) To ask for her money back
PART 6 187. (D) She is a loyal customer of Hanley
Electronics.
141. (C) attention
188. (8) A total of 10 minutes
142. (A) due
189. (A) None for this particular product
143. (D) efforts
190. (C) Name, address, and reference number
144. (A) file
191. (C) To express concern about the downtown
145. (D) inform
retail area
146. (8) purchasing
192. (8) A member of an organization concerned
147. (A) invite
with protecting small businesses
148. (C) occasion
193. (C) In 2005, only coffee shops seem to have
149. (C) opening
remained successful downtown.
150. (A) running
194. (D) Rising crime
151. (8) down
195. (A) Stimulate the downtown area and limit
152. (C) serving
out-of-town retail areas
196. (A) To recruit a cook
197. (C) It has relatively new equipment in the
kitchen.
198. (C) He wants more responsibility.
199. (8) An independent, cooperative person with a
few years experience
200. (8) Making deliveries
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The TOEIC~ Listening Section

Part 2 Questions and Responses 23

Part 3 Short Conversations 37

Part 4 Short Talks 51

The TOEIC~ Reading Section

Part 6 Incomplete Texts 83

Part 7 Reading Comprehension 99

Transcripts and Answer Key

Type 1 Location Questions

He is sitting at the The woman is standing

The banner is hanging

The woman is ------- the man.

Type 1 Location Questions

3. (A) There is a helicopter

city 4. (A) There is no passenger

There are many people ------- the corner of the street.

Type 1 Location Questions

cleaning, crossing, cutting, drawing, drinking, eating, holding, jogging,

being + cleaned, cleared, displayed, dug up, handed, locked, painted,

The woman is The man is holding

The door is being

The woman is ------- some books.

Type 1 Location Questions

students 2. (A) The class is chatting.

The man and woman are -•...• - at a map.

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Type 1 Location Questions

i. past participle forms used as adjectives

arranged, broken, chained, cleared, closed, crowded, crushed, deserted,

The car tire is flat. The street is

The door is open.

The man is seated The car is parked by

The car has a ------- tire.

Type 1 Location Ouest ions

1rnTJT 2. (A) The car is parked by a

mail box 4. (A) The glasses are broken.

The mail box is -------.

The sinks are ------- of water.

Type 1 Location Questions

ball/bowl lean/learn pine/fine talk/take

agree/disagree relay/delay tie/untie

The woman is The man is taking a

There is a bowl on The woman is talking

Focus on: (A) The woman is holding a bowl.

Type 1 Location Questions

The man is ------- the woman. 1. (A) The man is sitting on a

sailing 2. (A) The man is sailing.

3. (A) There is a lamp in front

There is a ------- in front of the hut.

The man is ------- for a train.

Sample Test: PART 1

2. (A) There are TVs stacked up on the shelves.

3. (A) The man is standing in front of some picture frames.

4. (A) The woman is buying vegetables.

5. (A) The woman is carrying a suitcase.