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@Part 5 - Choose the best answer to complete each of the following

sentences. {1}
#Mr. Bunos is doing very well at his job and expects to …………… over $160,000 next year.
A. earn
B. salary
C. worth
D. income
#We didn’t notice that the package was already damaged when it …………….
A. arrived
B. has arrived
C. was arriving
D. had arrived
#Do you know if the …………… for last week’s order has been sent?
A. payment
B. pay
C. payable
D. pays
#If our office ………….. a coffee machine, Mr Pete said he would make coffee every morning.
A. Had
B. Have
C. will have
D. would have
#…………. his joining the group late, his manager is confident that he will fit right in.
A. Despite
B. If
C. Even though
D. However
#Our friends offered …………….us some of their camping equipment for our trip to the
mountains

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A. to lend
B. lending
C. to have lent
D. on lending

@Part 5 - Choose the best answer to complete each of the following

sentences. {2}
#The park service asks visitors to behave ……………... and show respect for wildlife.
A. responsibly
B. responsible
C. responsibility
D. responsibilities
#The editor is the person who is responsible …………. what appears in a newspaper.
A. for
B. to
C. with
D. of
#………. they worked hard all day, by the evening they still had not finished their tasks.
A. Although
B. However
C. Despite
D. Even
#The new director seems to be ……………… than his predecessor.
A. more interested
B. as interested
C. most interested
D. the most interested

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#We …………… this furniture from a discount vendor last year, and he gave us a very good
price.
A. purchased
B. removed
C. rejected
D. polished
#If Mr. Wong arrives before noon, the committee members ……………very surprised.
A. will be
B. would be
C. is
D. was

@Part 5 - Choose the best answer to complete each of the following

sentences. {3}
#Ms. Lena did ……………. good work on that project that she was quickly offered a promotion.
A. such
B. too
C. so
D. much
#We were ……………. impressed with the recommendations.
A. especially
B. specially
C. special
D. especial
#Steven has a large collection of books, …………… he’s actually read.
A. only a few of which
B. just a few of them
C. only few of which
D. only some
#As far as I know, Mr. Thomas ……………. his office yet, so if you hurry you will probably be able to
catch him before he goes.
A. has not left

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B. was not leaving
C. did not leave
D. is not leaving

@Part 6 - Choose the best answer to complete the text.

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Spend the weekend in luxury at the Continental Hotel.

Take advantage of our special low weekend rates:
One night - $ 100
Two nights -$ 175
Prices include breakfast and (…….) of the pool and exercise room. (…….) ! Call now. To take
advantage of this offer, you must (…….) your room two weeks in advance. (…….)
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#-
A. use
B. uses
C. user
D. using
#-
A. Don’t wait
B. No wait
C. Can’t wait
D. Doesn’t wait
#-
A. reserve
B. prepare
C. inspect
D. consider
#-
A. Sorry, but we cannot offer refunds with this deal.
B. The Continental is the most popular hotel in town.
C. Some of our rooms have views of the park.

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D. You can enjoy breakfast at our poolside café.
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Coffee has become the most popular drink in offices. This information is the result of a recent
(…….) of office workers across the country. According to the results of the study, 55 percent of
office workers choose coffee as their favorite beverage. The second most popular drink is tea,
chosen by 30 percent of office workers in the study. The remaining 15 percent (…….) soda, water,
or other drinks. (…….) In fact, 70 percent of coffee drinkers get their coffee in this way. Another
20 percent get their coffee “to go” at a coffee shop or restaurant. Ten percent make their coffee at
home and take it to work in a thermos. The members of this last group, more than others, believe
that there is nothing like the taste of (…….) coffee.
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#-
A. survey
B. conference
C. dismissal
D. training
#-
A. choose
B. chosen
C. choice
D. choosing
#-
A. During the workday, most coffee drinkers get their coffee from a machine in the office.
B. Office workers feel that coffee helps them stay energized throughout the day.
C. People often complain that the price of coffee continues to go up.
D. Many coffee drinkers like to add sugar and milk to their coffee.
#-
A. homemade

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B. hot
C. fresh
D. sweet
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Are you unhappy at work? (…….) of sleep may be the reason. Recent studies show that people
who get fewer than six hours of sleep a night on average tend to feel less satisfied with their jobs.
(…….) Most of them also report difficulty in (…….) their assignments. “Your coworker who
always seems to be behind and tends to have a large pile of undone projects on her desk may well
be suffering from sleep deprivation,” says Dr. Jocelyn Bush of the Sleep Studies Institute.
“Naturally, there are many reasons why someone may not be able to keep (…….) with a normal
workload,” says Dr. Bush, “but until now we never considered that sleep, or not enough of it,
could be a common cause for such problems.” So, before sending your staff to expensive work
efficiency training sessions, try suggesting that they get a little more sleep. Not on the job, of
course.
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#-
A. Lack
B. Like
C. Luck
D. Look
#-
A. They report feeling angry, fatigued, unhappy, and irritable during the work day.
B. Stress is a common cause of sleep deprivation.
C. Older adults tend to need fewer hours of sleep than younger adults.
D. If you are having sleep difficulties, you could check into a sleep clinic for evaluation.
#-
A. completing
B. completion
C. completed
D. complete

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#-
A. up
B. at
C. of
D. in
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@Part 7 – In this part you will read a selection of texts. Each text or set
of texts is followed by several questions. Choose the best answer for
each question.
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Read the the following email and anwser following two questions.

From : [email protected]
To : [email protected]
Re: Friday night
Dear Anne,
Sorry but I won’t be able to make dinner on Friday night after all. I know I promised when you
asked me last week, but something has come up at work. Basically, my boss has just resigned
(actually, I think he was fired) and they need me to cover his job for a few weeks. There is a
meeting in Los Angeles on Friday that I have to attend. I am flying out tomorrow morning. I am
really sorry. I hope the evening is a success.

Let’s catch up when I get back

Rob

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#Why is Rob unable to attend the dinner on Friday night?
A. He will be on a business trip
B. He is worried about losing his job
C. He has to catch a plane
D. He is going on vacation
#The word “fired” in line 3 is closest meaning to

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A. Dismissed
B. Engaged
C. Cleared
D. Promoted
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Read the following memo and answer following three questions.

MEMORANDUM
To: All company personnel
From: Milton Freeman, Office Manager
Date: September 22, 20
Re: Photocopier issues

The photocopier has broken down again. This is the third time this month. We are all frustrated by
the loss of valuable time this causes, not to mention the costs of the repairs. Part of the problem
results from attempts at repairs made by persons who don’t completely understand the operation of
the machine. Even a simple problem like a paper jam can become exacerbated if not dealt with
properly. In order to avoid problems in the future, please observe the following guidelines:
1. If you are unsure how to operate the photocopy machine, please ask Sally Garfield, my
assistant, to show you how to use it.
2. If you have any problem at all with the photocopy machine, do not attempt to fix it yourself.
3. Please report all problems with the photocopy machine to Ms. Garfield. She has been
trained to fix most common problems with the machine and is always ready to assist you
with all photocopier issues.
4. Do not call a repairperson yourself. This is the responsibility of Ms. Garfield.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
//
#How many times has the photocopier been broken this month?
A. Three
B. One
C. Two
D. We don’t know

#What should people do when the photocopier breaks?

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A. Tell Sally Garfield
B. Fix it
C. Call a repairperson
D. Send a memo to the office manager
#The word “observe” in paragraph 1, line 7, is closest in meaning to
A. follow
B. view
C. state
D. comment
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Read the following letter and answer following three questions.

Fine Leather Co.

637 Giroux Cir. Anchorage,
AK 99515
TEL – (907) 333- 7375
May 1st
Miss Gwen Cha
Bailey’s Antiques
101 C street and Arctic
Anchorage, Ak 99504

Dear Miss Cha,

We are contacting you about order number SDQ101, the otter and bear fur you have requested a
week ago. I’m afraid to tell you that we have gotten word from some hunters that it is too early to
see otters and bears, and they are short on fur to sell to companies like ours. The original date due
for your order was on the 18th, but I’m afraid it’s going to take 6 more days. I know you are having
a sale on fur soon so you need them as soon as possible, and we apologize for any inconvenience
this may have caused you. You can contact us back to cancel the order, or if you manage to bear
with us for the moment, we would be thankful and will give you a 10% discount on the 900-dollar
order you have placed. We apologize once again for the inconvenience.

Sincerely,
Eric Jackson
//

# How long are the expected delays?

A. Less than a week.

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B. A week.
C. More than 6 days.
D. Until the 18th
#When is the order expected to be due?

A. May 18th
B. May 1st
C. A week from now.
D. May 24 th
#Why has shipping been delayed?

A. Hunters are short on fur

B. There was problems with the discount they gave Miss Cha.
C. She was going to cancel the order.
D. The 18th is a holiday.
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Read the following article and answer following four questions.

The warming of the Pacific Ocean creates weather patterns that affect the world. When the
water warm, the amount of rainfall in Indonesia and the surrounding region decreases. Australia
could even experience a drought. On the other hand, Chile, which borders the Pacific Ocean, is
preparing for severe rainstorms. In Pakistan and northwestern India, the weather pattern makes the
monsoon season weaker and makes the area much drier.
This phenomenon is called El Nino and is used by weather forecasters to make long – range
weather predictions. Forecasters know that El Nino will bring unusually heavy rains to the
southwestern part of the United States and make the central part of the country drier.
El Nino itself used to be predictable. It would occur every two to seven years. But now, the
weather pattern is becoming more constant. Scientists are unsure of the season for this change.
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#What would characterize the effects of El Nino?

A. They’re widespread
B. They’re benign
C. They’re short - lived

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D. They’re decreasing
#What phenomenon defines El Nino?

A. The warming of the Pacific Ocean

B. The rainstorms in Australia
C. The drought in Chile
D. The dryness of southwestern U.S.
# Which region will be abnormally wet?

A. Southwestern U.S.
B. Pakistan
C. Australia
D. Central U.S.
#Which is not an effect of El Nino?

A. Global warming
B. Droughts
C. Heavy rainfalls
D. Weak monsoons

@Part 7 - In this part you will read a selection of texts. Each text or set
of texts is followed by several questions. Choose the best answer for
each question.
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Read the following itinerary and e-mail and anser following five questions.

Trip Itinerary for Akiko Ono

Monday, May 12th Sydney Meeting with Mr. Andrews of BelAir Corp.
Tuesday, May 13th – Melbourne Visit to the offices of Holiday, Inc.
Wednesday, May 14th
Thursday, May 15th – Darwin Global Marketing Assoc. Conference
Sunday, May 18th
Monday, May 19th Singapore Meeting with Ms. Chang of World Market
Tuesday, May 20th Hong Kong Visit to Technomarket branch office
Wednesday, May 21st Home

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 To : Tamako Sato
From: Akiko Ono
Subject: My Trip
Attach: Itinerary

Hello Tamako,
I am attaching the itinerary for my upcoming trip. Please take care of the following for
me:
1. I’ll need the photos for the new ad campaign to show at the Global Marketing
Conference, but I don’t think they’ll be ready before I leave. I’ll be staying at the
Hotel Internationale during the conference. Please send the photos to me there.
2. I will discuss with Ms. Chang the visit she plans to make here. It will be very soon.
I’ll call you from her office to let you know the exact dates so you can start getting
ready for her.
3. Please note that Mr. Andrews no longer works for Holidays, Inc. Correct his
contact information in our files.

Thanks.
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#How many days will Akiko stay in Melbourne?

A. Two days
B. One day
C. Three days
D. Four days
#When will she be in Hong Kong?

A. May 20th
B. May 12th
C. May 13 th – 14th
D. May 15th – 18 th
#What company does Mr. Andrews work for

A. BelAir Corporation
B. Holiday, Inc.
C. World Market
D. Technomarket
#Where will Akiko be when she receives the photos?

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A. Darwin
B. Sydney
C. Melbourne
D. Singapore
#When will Akiko call Tamako?

A. May 19th
B. May 18th
C. May 20th
D. May 21st
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Read the following advertisement and email and answer following five questions.

FOR SALE
A used living room set ( sofa and two armchairs) made of the finest Corinthian leather. Only one
year old and in perfect condition (no scratches or stains)
I’m selling them because I/m moving overseas and can’t take them with me. $100 for the sofa and
$50 for each chair, or $150 for 3- piece set.
Call Micheal Clemons at 555-3871 or send a message to [email protected]

To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: Furniture for sale
Date: May 22th
I’m very interested in buying the sofa you advertised in the Daily Times yesterday. I have my
own truck, so I could pick it up very easily. Could I come to see the sofa tomorrow evening, at
around 7:30 p.m?
I look forward to hearing from you
Alex Burton
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#How much will it cost to buy the sofa and two chairs together?

A. $ 150
B. $50
C. $100
D. $200
#How can you contact the seller?

A. by email and by phone

B. Only by phone
C. Only by email
D. By phone and fax
#Where did Micheal Clemons place this advertisement?

A. in a daily newspaper
B. on the internet
C. in a weekly magazine
D. on T.V
#What does Alex Burton want to buy?

A. just a sofa
B. all of the items
C. one chair
D. two chairs
#How will Alex Burton get his furniture home?

A. he will use his truck

B. Micheal Clemons will deliver them
C. he will use a delivery company
D. he can’t take them home, so he decides to buy nothing

@Part 7 – In this part you will read a selection of texts. Each text or set
of texts is followed by several questions. Choose the best answer for
each question. (2)

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Read the following article and two letters.

The Playtime Corporation announced yesterday that Mai Le has been

promoted to CEO of the company. Mai Le has been with Playtime for ten
years. She formerly worked for the Trellis Mail Order Company and
graduated from Western University School of Business 25 years ago.
Outgoing CEO Caroline Overall is retiring from the company and plans to
open an executive consulting business.

May 15, 20

Dear Mai,

I saw the article in today’s newspaper and would like to extend my warmest congratulations to
you. From the moment I met you on our first day of high school, I knew that you would go far.
You were the smartest and most ambitious of all our classmates.

You deserve a special celebration, and I would like to invite you to dinner at the Spring Seasons
Hotel. I’ve already spoken to your former boss, and she plans to join us. I asked some of your
old coworkers, Violet Smith and Harry Wong, and I also called Lee Kim, but all three of them
are out of town. So it will just be the three of us. Let me know if this weekend or next weekend
is better for you. I look forward to seeing you. It’s been too long.

Your buddy,

Alice

Dear Alice,
Wow! Fancy hearing from you. What a surprise! I would be thrilled to do dinner. We have so
much to catch up on. I have to tell you all about my former position as Playtime’s Resource
Director. I was commended for creating a variety of innovative programs such as employee- of
–the- month incentives, parent – friendly flexible scheduling, and onsite daycare. I want to hear
all about you, too. Next weekend would be better for me. It has been a long time!
See you soon,
Mai

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#Where does Mai Le currently work?

A. At the Playtime Corporation

B. At the Trellis Mail Order Company
C. At the School of Business
D. At Western University
#What did Mai Le do when she was Playtime’s Resource Director?

A. Created a daycare center for employees

B. Scheduled numerous employee training workshops
C. Awarded commendations to several employees
D. Got to know many employees’ family members

#Why is Alice congratulating Mai?

A. She got a promotion.

B. She graduated from high school.
C. She opened a consulting business.
D. She won an employee – of – the – month award.
#What is Alice’s relationship to Mai?

A. She is her former classmate.

B. She is her boss.
C. She is her parent.
D. She is her employee.
#Who will attend the dinner?

A. Caroline Overall
B. Violet Smith
C. Harry Wong
D. Lee Kim
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