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 Test of English for International Communication

General Directions

This test is designed to measure your English 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.
 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 your test
book.
PART 5

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. Customer reviews indicate that many 104. Among ------- recognized at the company
modern mobile devices are often awards ceremony were senior business
unnecessarily ------- . analyst Natalie Obi and sales associate
Peter Comeau.
(A) complication
(B) complicates (A) who
(C) complicate (B) whose
(D) complicated (C) they
(D) those
102. Jamal Nawzad has received top
performance reviews ------- he joined the 105. All clothing sold in Develyn’s Boutique is
sales department two years ago. made from natural materials and contains
no ------- dyes.
(A) despite
(B) except (A) immediate
(C) since (B) synthetic
(D) during (C) reasonable
(D) assumed
103. Gyeon Corporation’s continuing education
policy states that ------- learning new skills
enhances creativity and focus.
(A) regular
(B) regularity
(C) regulate
(D) regularly

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 PART 6

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

Questions 131-134 refer to the following e-mail.

To: Project Leads

From: James Pak
Subject: Training Courses

To all Pak Designs project leaders:

In the coming weeks, we will be organizing several training sessions for ------- employees. At Pak
131.
Designs, we believe that with the proper help and support from our senior project leaders, less
experienced staff can quickly ------- a deep understanding of the design process. ------- , they can
132. 133.
improve their ability to communicate effectively across divisions. When employees at all
experience levels interact, every employee’s competency level rises and the business overall
benefits. For that reason, we are urging experienced project leaders to attend each one of the
interactive seminars that will be held throughout the coming month. ------- .
134.

Thank you for your support.

James Pak
Pak Designs

131. (A) interest 134. (A) Let me explain our plans for on-site staff
(B) interests training.
(C) interested (B) We hope that you will strongly consider
(D) interesting joining us.
(C) Today’s training session will be
132. (A) develop postponed until Monday.
(B) raise (D) This is the first in a series of such
(C) open lectures.
(D) complete

133. (A) After all

(B) For
(C) Even so
(D) At the same time

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 PART 7

Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles,
e-mails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts 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 147-148 refer to the following advertisement.

147. What is suggested about the car? 148. According to the advertisement, why is
(A) It was recently repaired. Ms. Ghorbani selling her car?
(B) It has had more than one owner. (A) She cannot repair the car’s temperature
(C) It is very fuel efficient. control.
(D) It has been on sale for six months. (B) She finds it difficult to maintain.
(C) She would like to have a newer model.
(D) She is leaving for another country.

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Questions 149-151 refer to the following article.

On Monday, Salinas Products, a large food

distributor based in Mexico City, announced
its plans to acquire the Pablo’s restaurant
chain. Pablo Benavidez, the chain’s owner,
had been considering holding an auction for
ownership of the chain. He ultimately made
the decision to sell to Salinas without seeking
other offers. According to inside sources,
Salinas has agreed to keep the restaurant’s
name as part of the deal. Mr. Benavidez
started the business 40 years ago right after
finishing school. He opened a small food stand
in his hometown of Cancún. Following that,
he opened restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and
Veracruz, and there are now over 50 Pablo’s
restaurants nationwide.

149. What is suggested about Mr. Benavidez? 151. What is indicated about the Pablo’s
(A) He has hired Salinas Products to restaurant chain?
distribute his products. (A) It was recently sold in an auction.
(B) He has agreed to sell his business to (B) It will soon change its name.
Salinas Products. (C) It was founded 40 years ago.
(C) He has recently been hired as an (D) It operates in several countries.
employee of a school.
(D) He has been chosen to be the new
president of Salinas Products.

150. According to the article, where is

Mr. Benavidez from?
(A) Cancún
(B) Veracruz
(C) Mexico City
(D) Puerto Vallarta

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Questions 152-153 refer to the following text message chain.

152. What is suggested about Mr. Bach? 153. At 12:15, what does Mr. Otani mean when
(A) He has been to Kansai more than once. he writes, “Sure thing”?
(B) He currently works in Beijing. (A) He has confirmed the arrival time of a
(C) He is on a business trip. flight.
(D) He works for Fly Right Airlines. (B) He is certain he will be able to find a
parking place.
(C) He agrees to wait at the door near the
customs area.
(D) He knows Mr. Bach must pass through
customs.

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Questions 161-164 refer to the following information.

Notice Board Space Available to Community Groups

Mooringtown Library is pleased to invite local community groups to use the free
advertising space on its new notice board, located outside the front entrance of the
library. Space on the board is available for up to four weeks at a time.
Notices must be approved in advance at the library’s front desk and must meet the
following requirements. All content must be suitable for public display. The notice
must be written or printed on standard-quality paper with dimensions of either 8.5 in
x 11 in or 5.5 in x 8.5 in. The desired start and end date for display should be written
in the front bottom right corner. — [1] —. Any notices that do not meet these
requirements will not be considered and will be discarded. — [2] —.
— [3] —. Submissions are now being accepted at the Mooringtown Library front
desk. Please have the actual notice, in the format in which you would like it to
appear, with you when you arrive. Within one business day, you will receive a call
confirming that your notice has been added to the board. — [4] —.
Mooringtown Library
www.mooringtownlib.co.au

161. What is indicated about advertising space on 164. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3],
the Mooringtown Library notice board? and [4] does the following sentence best
(A) It is available at no charge. belong?
(B) It can be used for any length of time.
(C) It is open to all area businesses. “The name and telephone number of the
person posting the notice must be clearly
(D) It is intended mainly for sporting events. marked on the back.”
162. What is NOT a stated requirement for a (A) [1]
notice to be placed on the board? (B) [2]
(C) [3]
(A) It must meet certain size requirements.
(D) [4]
(B) It must be marked with posting dates.
(C) It must be reviewed beforehand.
(D) It must be signed by a librarian.

163. What should an advertiser bring to the

library when making a submission?
(A) An outline of proposed content
(B) A final version of the notice
(C) A completed submission form
(D) A letter from an organization

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Questions 176-180 refer to the following advertisement and e-mail.

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176. According to the advertisement, why should 179. What service does Ms. Annesly NOT
customers visit the Business Audio Pro request from Business Audio Pro?
Web site? (A) Professional voice talent
(A) To hear voice samples (B) On-hold messages
(B) To add a new phone number (C) Customized script writing
(C) To submit a credit card payment (D) Multilingual voice production
(D) To request recording equipment
180. What will Ms. Annesly most likely do within
177. What is suggested about Business Audio 24 hours?
Pro? (A) Meet with an actor
(A) It fills orders once a week. (B) Visit a recording studio
(B) It advertises in the newspaper. (C) Write a script
(C) It specializes in data-processing (D) Speak with a representative
services.
(D) It has recently expanded its business.

178. Who most likely is Ms. Annesly?

(A) An actor
(B) A script writer
(C) A sales associate
(D) A business owner

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Questions 196-200 refer to the following advertisement, online shopping cart, and e-mail.

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 From: Arun Phan <[email protected]>
To: Customer Support <[email protected]>
Date: March 12
Subject: Order #3397
Hello,

Thanks for sending my order #3397—it arrived this morning. Unfortunately, the paint was
not the one I had asked for. I had selected color SP 944 but received SP 945 (Ocean
Waves). They appear right next to each other on your Web site, so the two may have been
confused at your end. Could you send me the correct paint, along with additional samples
that are close in color to SP 722? That sample worked well in my house; the others looked
too green on my walls.
Thank you,

Arun Phan

196. In the advertisement, the word “top” in 199. Which color does Mr. Phan indicate that he
paragraph 1, line 2, is closest in meaning to likes?
(A) maximum (A) Caspian Blue
(B) favorite (B) Deep Sea Blue
(C) important (C) Stormy Blue
(D) upper (D) Misty Gray

197. What are Sparky Paints customers advised 200. What problem does Mr. Phan mention in his
to do? e-mail?
(A) Apply an adhesive to color samples (A) He received the wrong item.
(B) Visit a store to compare paint colors (B) He was charged the wrong price.
(C) Adjust the color on their computer (C) The delivery time was too long.
monitor (D) The instructions were too confusing.
(D) Order samples of several similar colors

198. What is most likely true about order #3397 ?

(A) It arrived within two business days.
(B) It included an extra sample.
(C) It was shipped in February.
(D) It contained four gallons of paint.

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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