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READING TEST
In the Reading test, you will read a variety of texts and answer several different types of reading
comprehension questions. The entire Reading test will last 75 minutes. There are 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 V
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices
are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark
the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

101. How many people ________ at the party last night?
(A) was there
(B) are there
(C) were there
(D) there were
102. How _________ water we need depending on the weather and what we’re doing.
(A) many
(B) litre
(C) much
(D) far
103. ________ you like_________ out for dinner tonight?
(A) Would / to go
(B) Would / going
(C) Do / going
(D) Do / to go
104. _______ the current economic climate, it has become necessary to extend the settlement
period for all unsecured debts.
(A) Give
(B) Given

(C) Gives
(D) Giving
105. TransPower Inc. has been awarded a license for oil and gas _______ off the south coast
of Greenland
(A) explore
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(B) explorative
(C) explorer
(D) exploration
106. Have you ever _________ to a film star?
(A) say
(B) spoken
(C) speak
(D) both A and B
107. This is one of the _________
(A) best
(B) very.
(C) more
(D) most

interesting films I’ve ever seen.

108. Economic experts agree that the merger will prove _______ rewarding, and that profits will
soar in the near future.
(A) mutually
(B) lately
(C) exactly
(D) approximately

109. We are _______ that the proposal will meet with the approval of all parties concerned.
(A) confidence
(B) confide
(C) confident
(D) confidently
110. Even though the assistant manager, Mr. Schropp appeared unwilling _______ to a new
post, he was persuaded by his family to accept it.
(A) transfer
(B) to transfer
(C) transferring
(D) to transferring
111. Property values dropped at an _______ rate, and some property owners tried to minimize
the loss by selling their land.
(A) alarming
(B) enlarging
(C) according
(D) escaping

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112. Many people say that salt helps the water boil more ________ but it isn’t true.
(A) quick
(B) quickly
(C) quicker
(D) slow
113. When young people go camping, they like sleeping in _________ in the camp site.
(A) hotels
(B) buses
(C) tents

(D) castles
114. She is _________ . She plans things for a long time before she does them.
(A) careful
(B) carefully
(C) careless
(D) carelessly
115. The _________ to cook this dish are mushrooms, meat and butter.
(A) ingredients
(B) recipe
(C) flour
(D) vegetables
116. He __________ as a teacher for over ten years.
(A) work
(B) has worked
(C) works
(D) have worked
117. Are there _________ bananas? – No, I had the last one ten minutes ago.
(A) any
(B) some
(C) few
(D) a lot
118. Mr. Garcia will already _______ his presentation on the new manufacturing process by the
time you reach the convention center.
(A) finished
(B) have finished
(C) finishing
(D) finish

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119. Consumers these days _______ about the amount of fat and sugar in food products.
(A) concern
(B) discern
(C) allow
(D) care
120. Mr. Toshi was elected to the city council, but has not officially started to carry out the duties
_______.
(A) will be involved
(B) involves
(C) involving
(D) involved
121. Those residents of Delaware County on low incomes may be _______ to benefits and
other financial assistance.
(A) entailed
(B) entered
(C) entitled
(D) entrusted
122. There are several reference books in the storeroom on the shelf, one of _______ will
certainly contain the information you are looking for.
(A) these
(B) that
(C) whose
(D) which
123. The Statistics Division has _______ responsibility for gathering economic data and
providing financial analysis.
(A) direct
(B) directed
(C) direction
(D) directly

124. I’m hungry. - __________an apple?
(A) Do you want to
(B) Do you like
(C) Are you like
(D) Would you like
125. is the _________in his family; all his brothers are much taller.
(A) lowest
(B) shortest
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(C) highest
(D) strongest
126. This year’s work is _________than last year’s.
(A) harder
(B) hard
(C) as hard
(D) hardly
127. It’s very hot today. Why ________you _________a coat?
(A) do / wear
(B) are / wear
(C) are / wearing
(D) don’t / wear
128. It is surprising to see _______ much broadband Internet connection fees have dropped
over the last year.
(A) thus
(B) how
(C) moreover
(D) because
129. _______ the cash register, you should first open the cash drawer with your key and punch

in your employee number.
(A) Use
(B) To use
(C) Used
(D) Using

130. The fire insurance policy for the office building should be renewed on _______ before the
15th of this month.
(A) when
(B) neither
(C) either
(D) or
131. The Ortolini Motor Company has designed a car _______ engine minimizes vibration and
thus reduces noise to a minimum.
(A) that
(B) where
(C) which
(D) whose
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132. Over 50 percent of the waste generated by our factories and industrial plants ______ used
to produce aluminum and other materials.
A) are
(B) has
(C) is
(D) will
133. Members of the hospital's research ethics committee are______ selected from
senior professors with experience of legal practice and compliance.
(A) greatly

(B) vastly
(C) largely
(D) significantly
134. Small businesses that are too ______ on one or two major clients risk going under
themselves if a client's business founders.
(A) reliant
(B) relying
(C) rely
(D) reliable
135. The Kenyan runner Adoyo completed the marathon in a shorter time than anyone______
(A) predicts
(B) can predict
(C) has predicted
(D) had predicted
136. ShawCal Holdings has not ______ the purchase price of the six brownfield sites it
recently acquired from Banjada Securities
(A) discerned
(B) discharged
(C) disclosed
(D) disclaimed
137. There were two security guards on duty at the time of the fire, but there is no evidence
that ______ of them failed to perform their usual checks
(A) either
(B) neither
(C) any
(D) two
138. The study concluded that if there ______ more bike lanes in the city, and better bike
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parking, then more local residents would cycle to work.
(A) are
(B) were
(C) would be
(D) had been
139. The identity of the defendants in the court case ______kept secret because they
were under 18, but their photographs appeared in a newspaper
(A) would have
(B) should have been
(C) might be
(D) have had to
140. The date and venue for the first match in the Players Tour Championship Finals is
_______to be announced
(A) already
(B) before
(C) but
(D) yet

PART VI
Directions: Read the following texts. A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences.
Four answer choices are given below each of these sentences. Select the best answer to
complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 141 to 143 refer to the following email
Dear James,
Thank you for your recent interest in the accounting position you _________for with our
company. We
141. (A) applied
(B) applicant
(C) application

(D) applying
Have reviewed your qualification and it is with regret to inform you that we have ___________
applicant whose qualifications are better suited to this particular position.
142. (A) another
(B) others
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(C) other
(D) the other
We have also reviewed your background for other possible positions and we do not currently
have one that would effectively used your qualification and experience.
We do not anticipate that more openings in the _______ future, we will however keep your
143. (A) nearby
(B) nearly
(C) near
(D) nearness
application on file and contact you as soon as a suitable position become available.
Sincerely
Sharon Sala
HR Department
Questions 144 to 146 refer to the following passage.
When customers put an order with the seller for the first time, they usually have a lot of
questions.
First they want to __________ prices. Of course, and they also want to know what kind of
144. (A) offer
(B) say
(C) compare
(D) pay
discount the seller can offer.Moreover , the customers also ask if the seller has the goods in

________ and if he or she can deliver on time. Sometimes, customers have to pay a
145. (A) shop
(B) stock
(C) delivery
(D) time
__________to the seller as well.
146 (A) cash
(B) deposit
(C) guarantee
(D) money

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Questions 147-149 refer to the following memo.
MEMORANDUM
To: All main office staff
From: Daniel Suarez
Date: July 9
Subject: Painting of the main entrance doors
As part of our ongoing renovation and refurbishment program, please be advised that
contractors will be painting the wooden doors at the main entrance next Tuesday, July 15. This
entrance will be closed on that day, and notices erected inside and outside the building will
advise staff to use the rear door by the kitchen.
Please do not arrange for clients or suppliers to visit on Tuesday the 15th. If you happen to have
any visits _________ scheduled for this day, please consider moving them to another day, if at
all feasible.
147. (A) already
(B) just
(C) still

(D) yet
The corridor leading to the rear entrance is rather cramped and cluttered and as a result this
does not give a _______ good impression of the company to outsiders.
148. (A) distinctly
(B) hardly
(C) strictly
(D) particularly
Everything _________ to be back to normal on Wednesday, July 16. Do not hesitate to contact
me if you require more details
149. (A) is expected
(B) expects
(C) has expected
(D) should expect

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Questions150-152 refer to the following advertisement
Experienced Medical Biochemist
A leading Silicon Valley biotech company working primarily with government and NGOs has an
exciting new opportunity for a medical biochemist. The successful applicant _______ at
150. (A) had
(B) is having
(C) has had
(D) will have had
least 3 years of hands-on experience in a laboratory, preferably in a medical environment. You
will be responsible for the examination and interpretation of medical samples and clinical data to
help in the ________ and treatment of infectious diseases.
151. (A) diagnose
(B) diagnoses

(C) diagnosis
(D) diagnostic
You will work in a small team that includes pathologists, biomedical scientists, and other
healthcare specialists.
You will need excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills and will be expected
to use your initiative. There are good opportunities for promotion within the company. E-mail
your application and resume to by June 14.
Please note that ________ the large volume of applications expected, only candidates who
have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
152. (A) after
(B) due to
(C) regarding
(D) because

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PART VII
Directions: In this part, you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper
articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. Select the
best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 153 – 155 refer to the following report.
Another contestant gets the boot on Big Brother.
Unfortunately, the trick doesn't work anymore. The show has again
changed the rules of the game to allow some of the booted out, back
in. You could, if you like, view these adjustments as a sign of the
show's adaptability. Or you can see the constant rule rejiggering for
what it is: an admission of how hopelessly flawed the original
concept was - and how dull the show remains.

153. What does the expression "get the boot" mean?
(A) to be invited
(B) to be asked to leave
(C) to be penalized
(D) to be rewarded
154. What is a positive view of the recent changes to the show?
(A) It's a display of flexibility.
(B) It's full of surprises.
(C) It reveals the show's determination to stay interesting.
(D) It's more pertinent to people's daily lives.
155. What is the reviewer's opinion?
(A) The show used to have problems, but the changes are helping.
(B) The show is exceptionally versatile.
(C) People shouldn't be allowed back in.
(D) The show has always been boring.
Questions 156-159 refer to the following memo.
Memorandum
To:
Juan Gomez
From: Maria Johnson, Building Engineer
Date: 17 Jan. 20_
Re:
Thermostat located in your office
It has come to our attention that the thermostat located in your office is frequently being turned
off. Please be aware that although this thermostat is located in your office, it actually controls
the temperature on the entire second floor. When it is turned off, it affects not only your office,
but all the surrounding offices as well. We ask that you not touch the thermostat. The other
second- floor tenants are complaining about the lack of heat in their offices. If you wish to adjust
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the temperature in your office at any time, please speak with me or with one of my assistants.
We would be happy to help you create an environment that is comfortable for you and your
office staff, but please remember that we need to consider the comfort of everyone in the
building. Thank you for your cooperation.
156. What is the problem?
(A) Someone keeps turning off the thermostat.
(B) There is no thermostat on the second floor.
(C) The other tenants want a thermostat.
(D) The second floor has enough heat.
157. When should the thermostat be turned off?
(A) In the evenings
(B) When it gets cold out
(C) Never
(D) When it gets hot
158. The word "adjust" in paragraph 2, line 1 is closest in meaning to
(A) pay for
(B) change
(C) look at
(D) open
159. What should Mr. Gomez do?
(A) Change offices
(B) Turn off the heat
(C) Leave the thermostat alone
(D) Complain to the other tenants
.Questions 160 – 162 refer to the following instruction.

NAME:
To change the name of a program, select the program and then press the RED button.

Press the "<." and ">" buttons to change the letters. By pressing the RED button you can
store the name or press the BLUE button to cancel.
INSERT:
Select the program that you want to insert by using the navigation buttons. Press the
GREEN button.
Using the navigations buttons, move the selected program to the decided program space
and press the
GREEN button again or press the BLUE button to cancel.
DELETE:
To delete a program, press the YELLOW button. Pressing the YELLOW button deletes the
selected program from the program list and the programs below will shift one level up.
Press the BLUE button if you want to cancel.
AUTOSTORE:
When you press the BLUE button the AUTOSTORE menu will appear on the screen.
160. What type of text is this?
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(A) a set of instructions
(B) a set of recommendations
(C) an endorsement
(D) a contract
161. What specifically does the green button do?
(A) selects a program to insert
(B) places a program in its chosen space
(C) moves the navigation buttons
(D) like the blue button, it cancels the program
162. Which button do you press to remove an item from a list?
(A) the blue one
(B) the yellow one

(C) the green button
(D) a navigation button
Questions 163 – 165 refer to the following announcement.
AERONAUTIC SYSTEMS, INC., the Berlin-based company also known as AeroSys, has
made an agreement with three of the world's major international airlines to provide a
satellite system for voice and data communications, a company spokesperson announced
last week. This agreement is a major leap forward for the company, which began operations
just three years ago and has now gained the business of three of the airline industry's
largest companies.
The agreement with Skyways, Air One, and Travelers International will provide
communications between aircraft and on-ground systems for operational control and airtraffic services. The agreement was signed last month, and AeroSys will begin providing
services to the airlines before the end of the year.

163. Where is AeroSys based?
(A) In London
(B) In New York
(C) In Berlin
(D) In Tokyo
164. According to the passage, what will be provided by the agreement?
(A) Aircraft
(B) A satellite system
(C) On-ground systems
(D) Air traffic services
165. Which of the following is NOT a part of this agreement?
(A) A satellite system
(B) Communication between aircraft
(C) A system of voice and data communication
(D) Ticketing service

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Questions 166-168 refer to the following article.
VeriLex Reveals Plans for Recovery
Favorable tax rates and the increasing popularity of home computers were not enough to
rescue VeriLex from a disappointing year. The company's focus on inkjet printers and supplies
significantly impacted its revenue, given the falling cost of laser printers, which are now the
preferred choice of more and more small businesses and home users.
While VeriLex received a boost from the sale of its factory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, the
company's net earnings showed a year-on-year decrease of 9 percent. At a press conference
yesterday, Chief Executive William Lam was cautiously optimistic about the company's
prospects for the forthcoming year. He used the opportunity to announce a number of measures
that the company plans to implement. These include a workforce restructuring plan,
consolidation of existing manufacturing facilities, and changes to employees' contractual terms
and conditions. Mr.
Lam promised that generous severance packages would be offered to all those
wishing to take early retirement.
166. What is the main purpose of this article?
(A) To confirm the appointment of a new chief executive
(B) To report on a company's performance
(C) To announce the sale of a factory
(D) To promote a company's products
167. What can be inferred about Veri Lex?
(A) It is going through a difficult time.
(B) It manufactures computers.
(C) Its headquarters are in Malaysia.
(D) Its net earnings increased last year.
168. What will the company most likely do next year?
(A) Encourage voluntary retirement
(B) Decrease the retirement age for its employees

(C) Build a new manufacturing facility
(D) Increase production of laser printers
Questions 169-171 refer to the following memo.
MEMO
To:
All staff
From: Vicky Mendoza
We have Sameer Khan, Senior Purchasing Manager at Trent Harlow Clothing, visiting our
office tomorrow at approximately 1:15 P.M., initially for a quick tour of the building, followed
by a presentation by senior management in the boardroom.
Trent Harlow is a major wholesaler and we want to do everything we can to impress Mr. Khan
while he is here. I know that you will all make him welcome when you see him, but can I ask you
to
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ensure that your workstation and surrounding area is clear and tidy, there are no sewing
machine or computer cables trailing across the floor, and any fabric bolts, samples, finished
garments, etc., are safely stored away?
Vicky
169. Why was this memo written?
(A) To welcome a new employee
(B) To invite staff to a presentation
(C) To make a request of staff
(D) To warn of a factory inspection
170. Who most likely is Vicky?
(A) A cleaning contractor
(B) An office manager
(C) Mr. Khan's secretary
(D) A health and safety inspector

171. The word "trailing" in paragraph 2, line 4, is closest in meaning to
(A) sagging
(B) hauling
(C) laying
(D) shifting
Questions 172-175 refer to the following article.
Global Parking Rates
on the Rise
The cost of parking increased almost everywhere in the world over the past 12 months. Only
the United States did not follow the trend. That's the conclusion of a report published this
week in Business Car User magazine, which listed two "Top Tens" of the most expensive
cities for parking, depending on whether you pay for parking your car on a daily or monthly
basis.
No single global region dominates the "Top Ten" lists of most expensive places to park your
car. Cities in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region appear on both lists. Latin
America is the only region not represented, although parking rates in all major South
American cities increased by between 10 and 20 percent.
For the fourth year in succession London comes out on top for monthly parking rates by a
margin of more than 20 percent. Zurich replaces Hong Kong in second position, because of
last year's dramatic rise in the value of the Swiss franc. Zurich monthly parking costs were
$765 (705 Swiss francs)-no change in local currency, but an increase of over 30 percent in
US dollars. Two Australian cities-Sydney and Melbourne-made the top ten.
Things look slightly different on the list of daily parking rates. European cities dominate in this
category, with London, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Geneva, Zurich, andVienna all being beaten
for the top spot by Oslo. The only non-European cities on the list are Sydney, Tokyo, and
Toronto.
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172. What is the purpose of this article?

(A) To encourage more drivers to use public transportation
(B) To campaign for lower parking rates
(C) To compare parking charges around the world
(D) To highlight differences between daily and monthly parking charges
173. Which city has the highest daily parking rates?
(A) Hong Kong
(B) London
(C) New York
(D) Oslo
174. According to the report, where did parking rates NOT increase?
(A) Asia-Pacific
(B) Australia
(C) Europe
(D) The United States
175. What can be inferred about monthly parking rates in Zurich?
(A) They are similar to rates in Sydney.
(B) They are cheaper than Hong Kong rates.
(C) They are subsidized by the Swiss government.
(D) They are the same as a year ago.
Questions 176-180 refer to the following information.
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176. What type of holiday destination is being reviewed?

(A)Beach resorts
(B) Health spas
(C) Ski resorts
(D) Theme parks
177. What is stated about Crystal Valley?
(A) It is not worth the cost.
(B) Accommodations are easy to find.
(C) It is less busy than Alpine Falls.
(D) It has the longest season.
178. Which place is described as especially good for people with children?
(A) Alpine Falls
(B) Crystal Valley
(C) Eglantine
(D) Santa Jose
179. What can be inferred about Willow Creek?
(A) It is a bustling and lively town.
(B) It is a good destination for families.
(C) It is situated in a remote location.
(D) It is open for less than six months of the year.
180. What is implied about the reviews?
(A) They are trustworthy.
(B) They are written by journalists.
(C) They are up-to-date.
(D) They are very popular.
Questions 181-185 refer to the following flyer and e-mail.
Palmsville Business Networking Chapter
Helping you grow your business
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Gain new business leads
Increase your client base
Generate referrals for your business
Improve your networking skills
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comments
below.

SUBMIT


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Share ideas and referrals with like-minded business professionals

The Palmsville Business Networking Chapter is a networking and referral organization for
local small business owners in Palmsville. We're a friendly bunch of men and women of all
ages
and guarantee you a warm welcome.
The Palmsville Business Networking Chapter is an "exclusive" referral organization, which
means that only one member per trade category is allowed. That means no competition
for you!
We meet for a very convivial lunch on the second Thursday of every month at the
Bounty
Steakhouse, 1441 Elysian Way, Palmsville. We invite a guest speaker to speak on a
topic of
interest to members six times a year. Our meetings begin at 12:30 P.M. and conclude at

2:00 P.M.
There are no fees to join. Why not come along to our next meeting? You'll be happy you did!

To:
From:
Date:
Subject:



October 4
Membership inquiry

Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing because I would like to join the Palmsville Business Networking Chapter. My friend
Natalie Bowman is one of your members and recommended your group very highly. Natalie and
I met when we were both attending Rayleigh School of Floral Design six years ago and now we
both have florist shops in Palmsville. Even though she opened her shop only two years ago, a
year after I opened mine, her business is far more successful, and she says that this is in large
part thanks to your organization. This is why I, too, would like to join. I would be a reliable
member- Thursday is a good day for me-and would be willing to serve on one of your
committees, or help out in any other way.
Please send me an application form, or tell me how I should go about applying for membership.
Thank you.
Paula Cano
Owner, Artistic Flowers of Distinction

181. How frequently does the Palmsville Business Networking Chapter meet?
(A) Once a week
(B) Twice a week

(C) Once a month
(D) Once every two months

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182. Which of the following benefits of membership does the flyer NOT mention?
(A) Gaining customers
(B) Meeting people
(C) Getting advice on public speaking
(D) Meeting in a friendly atmosphere
183. How long has Paula Cano been in her current business?
(A) One year
(B) Two years
(C) Three years
(D) Six years
184. Why will Ms. Cano's application for membership most likely be turned down?
(A) She is unable to attend every meeting.
(B) She does not live in the area of Palmsville covered by the chapter.
(C) She cannot offer a sufficient number of referrals per month.
(D) She has a business that is similar to another member's.
185. In the flyer, the word "convivial" in paragraph 3, line 1, is closest in meaning to
(A) friendly
(B) intimate
(C) businesslike
(D) practical
Questions 186-190 refer to the following two e-mails.
To:
From:
Date:

Re:



February 23
Upcoming talk

Dear Ms. Zhang,
First of all, please accept my apologies for not having been in touch for so long. I was
waiting until all the arrangements for the conference, The Psychology of Investment, were
finalized before contacting you. I am now pleased to tell you that your session, Protecting
Your Voice, is scheduled to run at 10:30, and it will be the first session of the morning. I
know you have another commitment later that day, so I hope that this timing suits you.
Could you please let me know what AV equipment you require? There are projectors and
screens in every room, but anything else must be ordered in advance.
We have not yet finalized room allocations, and I was wondering if you would mind using
our smallest seminar room, which holds a maximum of 12. I'm assuming due to the nature
of your talk that you would prefer a small group, but larger rooms are available, so please
let me know the maximum number of participants you are prepared to accept in your
session.
Your fee of $250 will be paid into your bank account within seven days of the end of the
conference. I trust you are happy with this arrangement.
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May I say again how delighted I am that you accepted our invitation to speak. The
importance of a person's voice in selling is often overlooked, and I'm sure all delegates will
find your session most useful when they are advising clients on which financial products to
invest in.
I look forward to your reply.

Sincerely,
Todd Allsop
Event Coordinator

To:
From:
Date:
Re:



February 25
Upcoming talk

Dear Mr. Allsop,
Thank you for your e-mail, and thank you again for my early slot. It means that I will have no
problem getting back to the clinic by four o'clock in time to see my patients. Thank you also for
your promise of speedy payment.
I do not require any equipment, or even a projector or screen. I will be taking the group through
some practical voice exercises.
I am very excited about taking part in your conference. It's the first time I've worked with
executives from the financial services industry. The sector is a bit of a mystery to me, I'm afraid,
which is probably why we therapists often have financial worries.
Warm regards,
Wendy Zhang

186. What is the main purpose of Mr. Allsop's e-mail?
(A) To issue an invitation
(B) To request information
(C) To make an apology

(D) To advertise a conference
187. What can be inferred about Ms. Zhang?
(A) She is a ·financial executive.
(B) She is a teacher of psychology.
(C) She is a fitness instructor.
(D) She is a medical professional
188. Who most likely are the conference delegates?
(A) Salespeople
(B) Psychologists
(C) Private investors
(D) Financial journalists
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189. To which of Mr. Allsop's points made in his e-mail does Ms. Zhang NOT offer a response?
(A) Her fee
(B) The equipment required
(C) The maximum number of participants
(D) The time of her presentation
190. In Mr. Allsop's e-mail, the word "overlooked" in paragraph 5, line 2, is closest in meaning
to
(A) unobserved
(B) disregarded
(C) unused
(D) misinterpreted
Questions 191 – 195 refer to the following book review and accompanying card..

My dearest niece,
This is one of my favourite books and I have a hunch you will love it as
well. It will undoubtedly quench your literary thirst for adventure and love …

and, to make it even more perfect, it takes place on a Greek island, a place
I know you’ve always fantasized about. I’ve read this so many times, so I’m
sorry the cover is a bit worn and there are probably a few torn pages, but I
think it shows character!

Extravagant, inventive, emotionally sweeping, Corelli’s Mandolin is the story of a
timeless place that one day wakes up to find itself in the jaws of history.
The place is the Greek island of Kephallonia, where the gods dabble in the affairs of
men and the local saint periodically rises from his sarcophagus to cure the mad.
Then, the tide of World War II rolls onto the island’s shores in the form of the
conquering Italian army
Caught in the occupation are Pelagia, a wilful beautiful young woman, and the two
suitors vying for her love; Mandra, a gentle fisherman turned ruthless guerrilla, and
the charming, mandolin-playing Captain Corelli, a reluctant officer of the Italian
garrison on the island. Rich with loyalties and betrayal, and set against a landscape
where the factual blends seamlessly with the fantastic. Corelli’s mandolin is a
passionate novel as rich in ideas as it is genuinely moving.

191. What does Aunt Lynn mean by “quench your ... thirst”?
(A) excite your interest
(B) spark your curiosity
(C) satisfy your desire
(D) call your attention to
192. What is Aunt Lynn giving to her niece?
(A) a new copy of Corelli’s Mandolin
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(B) a book she bought from a used-book store
(C) an old book she checked out from the library

(D) her old copy of Corelli’s Mandolin
193. What changes the rhythm of the island?
(A) the meddling of the gods
(B) a sudden surge of mad people
(C) the arrival of soldiers
(D) a fatal tidal wave
194. What best describes Pelagia?
(A) a sought-after woman
(B) a woman in love with two men
(C) Mandra’s suitor
(D) an irresolute woman
195. Which statement affirms the description: "a landscape where the factual blends
seamlessly with the fantastic"?
(A) "emotionally sweeping"
(B) "wakes up to find itself in the jaws of history"
(C) "the gods dabble in the affairs of men"
(D) "the tide of World War II rolls onto the island's shores"
Questions 196 – 200 refer to the following e-mail and table.
From:
Guillermo Grimaldi
To:
Samantha Young
Subject: Survey Results
We have the results of our Preferred Investments Survey. I have attached the "Types of
investments" table.
There is one change on the survey compared to last year. We divided one
major category into two parts. The parts are "buildings" and "property." That's why we don't
have a number from last year to use as a comparison.
We talked to 1,000 investors between March 1 and March 15. While most of them put
their money into a variety of investments, the survey shows that this year there was a

greater variety in the type of investment chosen than last year. More people are purchasing
each different type of investment. For example, look at the number of mutual fund investors
last year (800) as compared to this year (850).
These results will help our company better decide how to sell our investment products. We
predict three types of investment will increase in popularity, and they should be heavily
advertised over the next year. Also, we predict that three investments will decrease in
popularity. We should decide what to do about those. Are you available on Friday morning?
Let's discuss the declining investments.

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Types of Investments
March 1-15
Number of
Investors
(this year)
Annuity
825
Bonds
850
1,000
Cash
1,000
Gold
625
IRA 900
'875
IRA, Roth
975

Mutual Fund
850
Real Estate,
987
buildings
Real Estate,
700
Savings
1,000.
property
Stocks, domestic
945
Stocks, international
965

Number of
Investors
(last year)
815

Prediction *

1,000
600
900
800
1,000
936
900

s
s
s
d
d
u
s
d
u
s
s
u

*Prediction: d = will go down; s = will stay the same; u = will go up
196. How many investors participated in the survey?
(A) 800
(B) 850
(C) 965
(D) 1,000
197. How many survey participants invested in gold this year?
(A) 600
(B) 625
(C) 900
(D) 875
198. Why are three categories on the table missing numbers from last year?
(A) Nobody invested in those areas last year.
(B) People lost all their money in those investments.
(C) Real estate was not divided into two categories last year.
(D) The survey did not ask about real estate investments
199. Which types of investment does Mr. Grimaldi want to advertise?

(A) Bonds, cash, and savings
(B) Gold, Roth IRAs, and mutual funds
(C) Annuities, domestic stocks, and real estate
(D) Roth IRAs, real estate, and international stocks
200. Which types of investments does Mr. Grimaldi want to discuss with Ms.Young?
(A) Gold, IRA 900's, and real estate
(B) International and domestic stocks
(C) Cash, savings, and bonds
(D) Mutual funds, Roth IRAs, and annuities

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