ĐỀ SỐ 9 VÀ ĐÁP ÁN MÔN TOIC TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC HỒNG ĐỨC

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READING TEST 9

In the Reading Test, you will read a variety of text 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.
PART I
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.
1, There was in fact a small fire in the train on platform 6 but we're glad to tell you that the flames
have been ….
(A) distinguished

(B) dampened

(C) saturated

(D) extinguished

2, We regret to announce that the 10.45 for London is now out of service because the driver is
having a nervous …. .
(A) breakdown

(B) low down

(C) breakout

(D) low break

3, We would like to .... our customers that over the Christmas period we will be closing an hour
earlier than usual.
(A) remember

(B) retake

(C) repeat

(D) remind

4, When you see that particular symbol on the screen, you have to take that as a .... that
something is wrong.
(A) indicating

(B) checking

(C) briefing

(D) warning

5, Unfortunately this program is not .... with the operating system on my computer.
(A) amicable

(B) compatible

(C) adaptable

(D) amenable

6, Managers prefer to select people who have been .... to many different types of office
environments.
(A) devoted

(B) exposed

(C) opened

(D) experienced

7, The extent of the .... available in this one store is more than you can possibly imagine.
(A) merchandise

(B) objects

(C) produce

(D) articles

8, We got a very good .... when we bought that three piece suite for half its usual price.
(A) deal

(B) dealing

(C) dealer

(D) dealt

9, …… . to this map I should be near the church. Is it near?
(A) Following

(B) After

(C) According

(D) Considering

10, I must congratulate you on your efforts. …. it up!
(A) Continue

(B) Take

(C) Keep

(D) Hold

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11, Wow! You've certainly made a good ... . of decorating this room.
(A) job

(B) work

(C) task

(D) duty

12, Give us some idea of what you believe are your .... and weaknesses.
(A) strength

(B) strengths

(C) force

(D) forces

13, Imagine one of your staff loses her temper and shouts at you in front of others, how would
you .... with this?
(A) take

(B) do

(C) handle

(D) deal

14, The bank will simply not let you .... any money unless you can prove that you have been in
regular employment for at least three years.
(A) lend

(B) loan

(C) borrow

(D) remove

15, Each department within the organisation is given a .... within which it has to remain for the
whole year.
(A) sum

(B) money

(C) dividend

(D) budget

16, Every year the college finance officer did not look forward to the visit from the government
official who came to …. the accounts.
(A) order

(B) regulate

(C) control

(D) audit

17, When you take out a loan, you have to pay interest on the amount you ...
(A) own

(B) lend

(C) owe

(D) take

18, Are you able to .... our conditions of delivery in line with our recent invoice?
(A) except

(B) expect

(C) accept

(D) access

19, Following some recent research our engineers .... that our index system has scope for fast
improvement.
(A) fined

(B) finding

(C) found

(D) finds

20, When people are considering whether to loan your new business a substantial sum, they are
going to ... your potential.
(A) encompass

(B) evolve

(C) evaluate

(D) enquire

21, Under the current legislation if you are late in paying your taxes, then you have to face a
financial ...
(A) penalty

(B) punishment

(C) pain

(D) penalize

22, I assure you that you will have no problem with the task because it's as easy .... can be.
(A) as

(B) than

(C) and

(D) it

23, You could tell by the .... he refused to smile that he didn't like the story.
(A) method

(B) plan

(C) way

(D) path

24, Hi Mary. Where have you been .... yourself all this time?
(A) discovering

(B) hiding

(C) finding

(D) looking

25, Good evening to you all. Let me find you a .... near the window.
(A) corner

(B) angle

(C) table

(D) part

26, Just let me try one more of your delicious chocolates and then I'll .... not to take any more.

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(A) promise

(B) assure

(C) confirm

(D) affirm

27, Cell phones provide a vast array of .... these days, and new ones are being added all the

time.
(A) buttons

(B) customers

(C) duties

(D) functions

28, Next I can see some pensioners slowly moving along the road and some can't walk and are
in ...
(A) highchairs

(B) low chairs

(C) wheelchairs

(D) pushchairs

29, The .... of alcohol is not allowed in any of the company's premises in order to present a clean
image.
(A) consumer

(B) consumption

(C) consuming

(D) consumes

30, I can strongly recommend this .... as the best available on the market today.

(A) producer

(B) product

(C) production

(D) produce

31, Mr. Yakamoto recommended …. Mr. Ono and Ms. Simmons for promotions.
(A) both

(B) and

(C) if

(D) either

32, Please be sure to arrive … for the next Monday’s finance seminar, which will be held in the
main auditorium.
(A) exactly

(B) presently

(C) previously

(D) early

33, Last year, The Hansford Automobile catalog … air-conditioning and digital radios as
standard features in all automobiles.
(A) listed

(B) list

(C) listing

(D) to list

34, The new play received …. reviews by most of the local theatre critics, despite the high
number of ticket sales.
(A) disappointing

(B) perceivable

(C) operational

(D) potential

35, The Hong Kong office of Huang Associates will be closed temporarily while renovations ….
(A) will be complete (B) are completed

(C) being completed

(D) completing

36, Before retiring in March, Ms. Sato will spend … three weeks training her replacement.
(A) at least

(B) throughout

(C) mostly

(D) above

37, The town council of Santa Rosa will … tomorrow to discuss a new zoning plan for the
commercial district.
(A) obtain

(B) review

(C) meet

(D) appoint

38, The Pentular desk cannot be shipped …. a purchase order is signed by the department
manager.
(A) despite

(B) unless

(C) neither

(D) without

39, Professional Photographic Arts Studio requests that applicants … a portfolio of balck-andwhite photographs.
(A) to submit

(B) submitted

(C) submit

(D) would submit

40, I look forward to discussing the consulting opportunities at your offices … we see each
other on Tuesday.
(A) when

(B) during

(C) by

(D) that

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

Question 41-43 refer to the following passage
Ms. Monica Eisenman
555 King Street
Auckland
New Zealand
Dear Ms. Eisenman:
I am __41__ to confirm our offer of part-time employment at Western Enterprises. In your role
41, (A) pleased
(B) pleasing
(C) pleasant

(D) pleasure
as research assistant, you will report to Dr. Emma Walton, who will keep you informed of your
specific duties and projects. Because you will be working with confidential information, you
will be expected to __42___ the enclosed employee code-of-ethics agreement.
42, (A) follow
(B) advise
(C) imagine
(D) require
As we discussed, you will be paid twice a month __43___ the company’s normal payroll
schedule. As
43, (A) accords
(B) according
(C) according to
(D) accordance with
an hourly employee working fewer than twenty hours per week, you will not be eligible to
receive paid holidays, paid time off for illness or vacation, or other employee benefits. Your
employment status will be reviewed in six months.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Otherwise, please sign and return one
copy of this letter. You may keep the second copy for your files. We look forward to working
with you.
Sincerely,
Christopher Webster
Christopher Webster
Human Resources
Enclosures

Question 44-46 refer to the following passage
Dear Katharine,
Thank you for taking the time to get together with us yesterday. Everyone on our team felt that it
was a __44__ meeting. We have a better understanding of your project’s needs now, and

44, (A) product
(B) produce
(C) productive
(D) producing
we’ve started looking at ways to adapt our software to __45__ your requirements. While the
45, (A) meet

(B) see

(C) catch

(D) reach
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basic function of the software is well suited to the project overall, as discussed, we will explore
ways to adapt it to the needs of the different departments at Advantage that will be using it.
This will incur some additional cost, as we indicated—we’ll provide details about that at our
next meeting, once our engineers have assessed the changes that will need to be made.
As agreed, let’s set up a meeting for the week of November 26 by __46__ time our engineers
46, (A) what
(B) whom
(C) which
(D) that
will be able to outline their approaches to your departmental needs, and we’ll have the
information we need to put together a contract.
In the meantime, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Regards,
Ujjwal

Question 47-49 refer to the following passage
There are two companies __47__ to be selected as the builders of the new international terminal
47, (A) hope

(B) hopes

(C) hoped

(D) hoping

at Singapore Airport in Changi. __48_ have been given approval to begin feasibility studies for
48, (A) Both
(B) Two
(C) Either
(D) All
the project. The State Board for Project Evaluation has selected Great Britain’s Dar Handash
and Germany’s Dywidag Euromill to conduct the studies. Pending the completion of the Civil
Aviation Authority of Singapore’s financial analysis of the project, a decision could __49__
49, (A) be reached

(B) reach

(C) be reaching

(D) reaches

as early as September.

Question 50-52 refer to the following passage
A French cosmetics giant announced that it has __50__ for a license to construct a $7.5 million

50, (A) come
(B) demanded
(C) applied
(D) considered
cosmetics factory in the Dietaka Industrial Park in Cong Tum. The factory will be similar in
design to one they built five years __51___ outside Malacca in Malaysia. The completely
51, (A) ago

(B) over

(C) so far

(D) for

foreign- owned enterprise will produce skin care products, cosmetics and perfume. According
to a study done by the company, 75% of the __52__ materials will be sourced
52, (A) basic
(B) fresh
(C) raw
(D) primary
locally and the plant will employ up to 450 workers from Cong Tum and neighboring Qui Nhon
and Play Cu. The new Vietnamese factory is expected to enjoy sale totaling $2 million dollars
within the first year, with an additional million the year after.
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PART III
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 53 through 56 refer to the following letter.

New Students!
Welcome to Blue Oak High School!
Congratulation on being accepted to Blue Oak High School. You are about to begin three
exciting years and make memories that will stay with you forever.
We will have our freshman student orientation next Wednesday (September 2 nd) in the school
gymnasium. The opening ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. You should arrive to check attendance
at 8:30 a.m. Don’t be late on your first day! You will need to bring your student ID card and a
copy of your class schedule. You will have a chance to talk with some of your new teachers, and
you can ask questions about your schedule and classes. It will also be a good chance to meet
your new classmates. Last year, we had the famous movie actor Tim Grimley as a guest speaker
(Tim graduated from Blue Oak High in 1990). This year, our guest speaker is a surprise!!! If you
want to know who it is, you have to come to the orientation and to see for yourself!
The gymnasium is easy to find. Just go to library and turn left. The gymnasium is the blue
building next to the cafeteria. You will find a map of the school on the reverse of this letter.
After the orientation you will be dismissed and classes will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday.
53, What do the freshman students have to take with them to the orientation?
(A) Their parents
(B) Some money for food
(C) Their ID cards and class schedules
(D) Their schoolbooks
54, Where is the orientation going to be?
(A) At Tim Grimley’s house
(B) In the cafeteria
(C) In the library
(D) In the gymnasium
55, Who is Tim Grimley?
(A) A teacher speaking at the orientation
(B) A former student from the school

(C) The school’s principle
(D) The surprise guest at this year’s orientation
56, When do freshman classes begin?
(A) On Wednesday September 2nd
(B) At 9 a.m.
(C) On Thursday September 3rd
(D) They have already started.

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Questions 57 through 59 refer to the following letter.

The Orange Cat Coffee Shop
Dear Customers,
Beginning next month, we will no longer be accepting Orange Cat Coffee Coupons. The recent
increasing price of coffee beans has made it difficult to keep both the everyday low prices that
our customers have come to expect and the high quality of our drinks. We have decided not to
raise prices. Instead we will do away with the coupon system. We will continue to accept
coupons until the end of the month.
Thank you for choosing The Orange Cat.
Sincerely,
The Management
57, What is the name of the coffee shop?
(A) The Valued Customer
(B) The London Coffee Shop
(C) The Orange Cat
(D) The Open Letter
58, What does the coffee shop plan to stop using?
(A) Coffee

(B) Coffee coupons
(C) Coffee beans
(D) Low prices
59, Coupons will continue to be accepted until when?
(A) The end of this month
(B) The end of next month
(C) The beginning of this month
(D) The end of the year.
Questions 60 through 62 refer to the following advertisement.

Hey Now!!
Are you looking for something fun to do on your weekends? My name is Andy and I’m the
captain of the River Valley Chipmunks. We are a co-ed basketball team that is looking for new
players.
We practice three times a week at the university gym, and play against other teams on Saturday
afternoons. We have players of all ages, but you must be over 18. We don’t care how tall you
are. We just like to have fun.
If you like basketball and have time in the evenings and on weekends, come check us out.
Become an RV Chipmunk!

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60, What is the name of the basketball team?
(A) Andy
(B) The River Valley Chipmunks
(C) The University Gym
(D) Check Us Out
61, According to the advertisement, which person would probably NOT be accepted as a
member of the team?

(A) A man
(B) A woman
(C) A short person
(D) A 17-year-lod girl
62, What two conditions should you meet to become an RV Chipmunk?
(A) Like basketball and have time in the evenings and on weekends
(B) Like baseball and have time in the evenings and on weekends
(C) Like basketball and go River Valley High School
(D) Like baseball and have time to practice during the week
Questions 63 through 65 refer to the following letter.

From Professor Henry Yaleson
Here is an update on the courses that will be offered by the Science Department next semester.
First of all, Science 114 – The Planets in Our Solar System has been cancelled because of low
registration. Instead of Science 114, we will offer Science 115 – The Living Earth. We will also
offer Biology 227 – The Study of Earthworms, Biology 190 – Whales of the Pacific and Human
Anatomy 101 – Bones of the Human Body.
Have a great new semester.
Prof. Yaleson
63, Professor Yaleson works in which university department?
(A) The Earth Department
(B) The Life Department
(C) The Science Department
(D) The Biology Department
64, Science 114 was cancelled for what reason?
(A) Low registration
(B) The professor is sick
(C) The university will close down
(D) They have too many courses
65, What is Human Anatomy 101 about?

(A) Whales
(B) The study of earthworms
(C) The planets in the solar system
(D) The bones of the human body

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Questions 66 through 69 refer to the following sign.

King’s Department Store
Attention: Valued Customers
We’re moving to our new, more luxurious downtown location next month! To avoid the high
cost of moving our products, we’re having a SPECIAL SALE!
5th floor

All books and toys are 60% off.

4th floor

Furniture, tools, and hardware at up to 70% off.

3rd floor

Women’s and girls’ clothing at 40% off. (excluding swimwear)

2nd floor

Men’s and boys’ clothing at 40% off. (excluding swimwear)

1st floor

Up to 75% off all canned and dry goods in the supermarket.

66, Where can you buy a sofa?
(A) On the fourth floor
(B) On the fifth floor
(C) On the first floor
(D) On the second floor
67, Where should Peter and his father go to buy new clothes?
(A) To the fifth floor
(B) To the fourth floor
(C) To the third floor
(D) To the second floor
68, Where should Jack go to buy a new dictionary for English class?
(A) To the fifth floor
(B) To the fourth floor
(C) To the third floor
(D) To the second floor
69, Why is the store having a special sale?
(A) The floors were rearranged.
(B) The store will be relocating.
(C) The store rooms are full.
(D) It is closing down.

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Questions 70 through 72 refer to the following announcement.

Come and say good-bye!
Please join Murray Jones
in a celebration of his retirement
after 40 years with the GY Camera Company
Place: Castle Restaurant
Date: March 10
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Kindly RSVP
(Lynn Mickleson, Office Manager, 555-7643)
By March 1.
We hope to see you there!

70, Who is Murray Jones?
(A) The office manager
(B) A company employee
(C) A restaurant owner
(D) A photographer
71, What is the party for?
(A) A birthday
(B) A retirement
(C) An anniversary
(D) A new employee
72, When is the event?
(A) Tomorrow
(B) On March 1
(C) On March 10
(D) In 40 years

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Questions 73 through 76 refer to the following advertisement.

ABC Market
Sale – this weekend only
Fresh Oranges - $1.50/kilo
Fresh Apples - $1.75/kilo
Beef - $1.25/2 kilos
Chicken - $1.25/kilo
Cookies - $2.50/bag OR buy 2 bags,
get the third bag free!
Store hours:
M-F 8:30-6:30
Sat. & Sun. 12-5
73, What kind of business is advertised?
(A) A grocery store
(B) A school supply store
(C) A restaurant
(D) A bakery
74, When is the sale?
(A) Today
(B) Monday through Friday
(C) Saturday and Sunday
(D) All week
75, The word “Fresh” in line 3 is closest in meaning to
(A) Inexpensive
(B) Colorful
(C) Newly picked
(D) Special
76, How much do cookies cost?

(A) $2 a bag
(B) $2.50 a bag
(C) $3 a bag
(D) They’re free.
Questions 77 through 80 refer to the following paragraph.

Do you drink too much coffee?
How much coffee is too much? Most doctors say one cup a day is more than enough. However,
most people who work in offices drink two or more cups a day. Many drink coffee during
breaks, at lunch, and on their way to and from work. On the other hand, most people don’t drink
enough water. This is especially a problem for coffee drinkers. When people drink coffee, they
don’t drink water. Most doctors agree that everyone should drink at least eight glasses of water a
day.

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77, What type of reading is this?
(A) A letter
(B) A table
(C) An article
(D) A memo
78, How much coffee should people drink a day?
(A) One cup or less
(B) More than one cup
(C) Two or more cups
(D) At least three cups
79, The word “especially” in line 4 is closest in meaning to
(A) only
(B) never

(C) hardly
(D) particularly
80, How much water should people drink every day?
(A) Less than four glasses
(B) Eight or more glasses
(C) One glass for every cup of coffee
(D) No more than two glasses
Questions 81 through 85 refer to the following memos.

Memo
To: All overseas Trade Division employees From:
Bryan Ferry Re: Travel to Singapore Date: April 16th
Due to the problems one of our employees had last month entering Singapore on what
should have been a routine business trip, we are issuing the following information to all employees
who are likely to be sent to the Singapore branch at some time or another. Please read this
carefully as it is YOUR responsibility to sort out all paperwork before you leave.
ENTRY FORMALITIES and CUSTOMS
ALL visitors must have either a passport or other valid travel document. Citizens of the
UNITED KINGDOM are automatically granted a 6-month stay without the necessity of applying
for a visa. Nationals of most other countries, including the USA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, and
NEW ZEALAND need no visas for stays of up to one month. CHINESE nationals may stay in
Singapore for up to fourteen days without a visa. For longer visits, a formal application must be
made.
ALL entrants must pass Customs inspection before being granted
entry to Singapore
Be Advised: DRUG TRAFFICKING IS PUNISHABLE BY DEATH.

Memo
To: Bryan Ferry
From: Brian Chen

Re: Travel to Singapore memo
Date: April 17th
Thanks for yesterday's memo. It was very helpful. I think, however, that a couple of

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additional points could have been made. As you know, I am the employee who had some
trouble getting admitted to Singapore last month.
First, I think that it would have been useful to explain to other staff members exactly what
problems I had. A concrete example would have been more practical. Secondly, although a visa
is not needed for stays of up to one month for most visitors, it would be wise to take
documentation proving that you are there on business. I know you say it is the responsibility of
the individual, but since we are going there to represent the company, I feel the company should
automatically issue us with some kind of documentation which can be presented in case of
difficulties with immigration officials. Better safe than sorry! It would have saved me time and
money last month if I had been in possession of such a document.
81, Why did Bryan Ferry issue this memo?
(A) Because immigration laws recently changed
(B) Because he is planning a trip to Singapore
(C) Because he wants employees to avoid trouble entering Singapore
(D) Because he wants employees to avoid traveling to Singapore
82, How long can Australians stay without a visa?
(A) 14 days
(B) 30 days
(C) 60 days
(D) 6 months
83, What must visitors do in order to stay in Singapore longer?
(A) Leave the country and reenter
(B) File a formal application

(C) Move there permanently
(D) Pay a fee
84, How does Brian Chen feel about the first memo?
(A) It was damaging to his reputation.
(B) It was helpful but somewhat inadequate.
(C) It was poorly written.
(D) It was misleading.
85, What is Brian Chen's recommendation?
(A) The company should provide additional paperwork to employees traveling to Singapore.
(B) The company should close its Singapore offices.
(C) The company should stop sending him to Singapore on business.
(D) The company should be more aware of the immigration regulations.

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Questions 86 through 90 refer to the following advertisement and email.
Wanted: Private Chinese Tutor
My husband, two children, and I need a Chinese teacher because we are moving to Hong
Kong next summer. The teacher must come for one hour on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
evenings. We have some background in Chinese vocabulary and grammar, so we need to focus
our classes on writing and conversation. We are willing to pay $20 an hour to the right person.
Email Deb at

To:
From:
Subject: Tutor
Date: August 30th
Dear Deb,
I am a Chinese teacher from Hong Kong. I am now a student here in New Zealand. I taught

Chinese in my home country, so I have a lot of experience. I am free every evening. I am very
interested in meeting you and your family.
Please call me on 09-993-444
Lily Wong
86, Who wrote the advertisement?
(A) The husband
(B) The wife
(C) The children
(D) The teacher
87, Why do they need a teacher?
(A)

They are moving to another country.

(B)

They are taking a trip to Hong Kong.

(C)

They are Chinese.

(D)

They have two children.

88, How much do they want to pay per week?
(A) $20
(B) $30
(C) $40

(D) $60
89, What did Lily Wong do before she moved to New Zealand?
(A) She was a student.
(B) She was a teacher.
(C) She was free every evening.
(D) She lived in Hong Kong.
90, Who wrote the second letter?
(A) the student
(B) the husband

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(C) the wife
(D) the child

Questions 91 through 95 refer to the following enquiry and response.
56 Reynolds Fields,
Manor Estate,
Hartley, NY 00679
January 5th
Wisdom Insurance Co.,
782A Alton Tower
New York, NY 00992
Dear Sirs,
I am interested in taking out a health insurance policy and am looking around to find the best
policy for my needs. A friend of mine is already a customer of Wisdom Insurance and suggested
that I write to you for information. I belonged to a company health insurance plan before I became
self-employed about six months ago. I know that it is a little unwise to have waited so long before
setting something up, but to be honest, I have just been so busy with my new business that it

completely slipped my mind.
I would like to know how much and what type of coverage I should get. Also, how much should I
expect to pay in monthly premiums? I am currently 43 years of age. I am in good health and have
never been hospitalized. I would also like my wife to be covered by my policy. I look forward to your
response.
Sincerely,
Jason Williams

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Wisdom Insurance Co.,
782A Alton Tower
New York, NY 00992
January 5th
Ref.# NA993
56 Reynolds Relds,
Manor Estate,
Hartley, NY 00679
Dear Mr. Williams,
Below, you will find a chart that shows average out-of-pocket costs for medical expenditures
for uninsured mid-life women and men by type of service. (Mid-life refers to those persons aged 45
to 64.)
Type of service
Hospital stay

Men

Women

$1,262

$3,024

Physician visits

$132

$212

Outpatient

$41

$599

Home health

$53

$387

Prescription drugs

$180

$219

Our most basic policies start at a monthly premium of $32, and rise according to each
client's needs. I think it would be best for one of our agents to schedule a no-obligation home visit

to discuss our various policies, at your earliest convenience. If you are interested, please call 1-800733-3377.
Sincerely, John Fogerty
91, Why did Jason Williams write to Wisdom Insurance?
(A) He is a loyal customer.
(B) The company was recommended to him.
(C) He saw their advertisement.
(D) His wife asked him to.
92, According to the table, which of the following is the largest expense, excluding hospital stays?
(A) Outpatient services for men and women
(B) Prescription drugs for men and outpatient care for women
(C) Physician visits for men and prescription drugs for women
(D) Home health visits for men and women
93, Which of the following can you conclude from this table?
(A) Men spend more on medical services.
(B) Men pay for the medical services of their wives.
(C) Women spend more for medical services.
(D) Prescription drugs are cheap.
94, What is the minimum Mr. Williams can expect to pay?
(A) $41
(B) $32
(C) $212

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(D) $53
95, What does John Fogerty mean by a "no-obligation" home visit?
(A) Mr. Williams does not have to agree to the visit.
(B) Mr. Williams will be under no pressure to take out a policy.
(C) Mr. Williams must agree to sign a contract.

(D) Mr. Fogerty will not require Mr. Williams to visit his office.
Questions 96 through 100 refer to the following letters.
Systems Consultants
10 Pacheco Way Tucson, AZ
February 10, 2006
Mr.

Leonard

Bernard

President
Southwest Telecommunications
8423 Los Lunas Blvd.
Tucson, AZ
Dear Mr. Bernard,
Enclosed is the report, "Improving Computer-User Comfort,'' that you asked our company to
prepare. The report summarizes current research on the effects of computers on health and recommends
changes for your computer users.
We interviewed over five hundred Southwest Telecommunications employees in the last six months and
consulted with health experts in eye and wrist fatigue. We also reviewed all the current literature available for
computer health hazards. Our recommendations are as follows:
1.

Anti-radiation screens should be available for computer monitors.

2.
Wrist support should be used to help maintain proper wrist position during computer use and
possibly reduce the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome.
3.

Employees need adjustable chairs with a stronger back support.

You should find our report useful in reorganizing your computer area for maximum comfort. If you have
any questions or would like to discuss our recommendations, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Stella Wong
Consultant
Southwest Telecommunications
8423 Los Lunas Blvd.
Tucson, AZ
Tel: 020-990-990
February 14th
Systems Consultants
10 Pacheco Way
Tucson, AZ
Dear Ms. Wong,
Thank you for sending us the results of the "Improving Computer-User Comfort" report. It has been
reviewed by the directors of Southwest Telecommunications and Mr. Bernard himself. We are most grateful to
you for all the effort that you put into compiling this information.

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We had not realized just how inadequate our office facilities were, and would like to start implementing
your suggestions at the earliest possible date. Mr. Bernard would like to invite you to attend a meeting with our
directors in order to discuss your three main suggestions. We are hoping that you will be able to bring samples
of office equipment which meet the standards you specify in your report. Please give me a call at the above
number to arrange a meeting.
Sincerely,

Hyacinth Moore
Personal Assistant
96, Why was this report requested?
(A) Southwest Telecommunications wanted to solve problems caused by long-term computer
use.
(B) Southwest Telecommunications had excess profits they needed to spend.
(C) Computers are unhealthy and Southwest Telecommunications wanted to avoid lawsuits.
(D) Employees complained about low pay and unsafe working conditions.
97, Which of the following did Systems Consultants NOT do?
(A) Talk to computer users at the company
( B) Work on computers to experience problems first hand
(C) Read studies related to computer use
(D) Talk to health professionals
98, Which of the following did Stella Wong recommend?
(A) Providing protective eyewear
(B) Allowing employees to take regular breaks
(C) Providing chairs with good back support
(D) Providing ergonomic pens
99, When would Southwest Telecommunications like to introduce changes?
(A) In the last six months
(B) In the next six months
(C) Early next year
(D) As soon as possible
100, What would Mr. Bernard like Stella Wong to bring?
(A) Samples of suitable office furniture
(B) Her resume
(C) The directors of her company
(D) Further copies of the report

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P N S 9
PART I
1,D
11,A
21,A
31, A

2,A
12,B
22,A
32,D

3,D
13,D
23,C
33,A

4,D
14,C
24,B
34,A

5,B
15,D
25,C
35,B

6,B
16,D
26,A
36,A

7,A
17,C
27,D
37,C

8,A
18,C
28,C
38,B

9,C
19,C
29,B
39,C

10,C
20,C
30,B
40,A

42,A
52,C

43,C

44,C

45,A

46,C

47,D

48,A

49,D

50,C

60,B
70,B
80,B
88,D
98,C

61,D
71,B

62,A

72,C

89,B
99,D

90, A
100,A

PART II
41,A
51,A

PART III
53,C
54,D
63,C
64,A
73,A
74,D
81, C
82, B
91,B
92,B

55,B
65,D
75,C
83, B
93,C

56,C
66,A
76,B
84, B
94,B

57,C
67,D
77,C
85, A
95,B

58,B
68,A
78,A
86, B
96,A

59,A
69,B
79,D
87,A
97,B

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