Part 1
Directions: For each question, you will listen to four short statements about a picture in your test
book. These statements will not be printed and will only be spoken one time. Select the statement
that best describes what is happening in the picture and mark the corresponding letter (A), (B), (C)
or (D) on the answer sheet.
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Part 2
Directions: For each question, you will listen to a statement or question followed by three possible
responses spoken in English. They will not be printed and will only be spoken one time. Select the
best response and mark the corresponding letter (A), (B), or (C) on your answer sheet.
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Part 3
Directions: In this part, you will listen to several conversations between two or more
speakers. These conversations will not be printed and will only be spoken one time. For
each conversation, you will be asked to answer three questions. Select the best response
and mark the corresponding letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.
14. What will the man do this evening? 17. Where are the speakers now?
(A) Attend a seminar (A) On a tour bus
(B) Go to bed early (B) On an airplane
(C) Fill out a form (C) At a workshop
(D) Update a schedule (D) In the city
15. What is the woman planning to do? 18. What does the man want to do?
(A) Give a presentation (A) Create some artwork
(B) Go on a tour (B) Borrow some guidebooks
(C) Look for a job (C) Buy a souvenir
(D) Listen to a speech (D) Extend a tour
16. What does the man mean when he says, 19. What does the man say about the flight?
“fill me in later”?
(A) It has been canceled.
(A) He will take over a task. (B) It departs in two days.
(B) He wants details to be provided. (C) It is fully booked.
(C) He will confirm his attendance. (D) It features a new aircraft.
(D) He wants to check his seminar notes.
Part 4
Directions: In this part, you will listen to several short talks by a single speaker. These talks
will not be printed and will only be spoken one time. For each talk, you will be asked to
answer three questions. Select the best response and mark the corresponding letter (A),
(B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.
20. Who most likely are the listeners? Third Street Theater
Show Times
(A) Customers shopping in Cirrus Tower
Show Day Time
(B) People considering office space
(C) Building security guards May Love Wednesday 7 P.M.–8 P.M.
(D) People who own businesses in the tower
Flowing Wednesday 9 P.M.–10 P.M.
River
21. What does the speaker say about the
tower? During Thursday 8 P.M.–9 P.M.
Midnight
(A) It will be completed in five years. Endless Thursday 10 P.M.–11 P.M.
(B) It will contain a department store. Dream
(C) It is located near a subway stop.
23. What does the speaker ask listeners to
(D) It lacks lighting in some areas.
do?
22. Why does the speaker say, “I guarantee
(A) Applaud for a performer
it”?
(B) Remain in their seats
(C) Avoid making loud noises
(A) He is drafting a contract.
(D) Sign up for a future event
(B) He is promoting a structure.
(C) He expects the building to be finished
24. According to the speaker, what is not
early.
allowed?
(D) He anticipates similar future projects.
(A) Outside food
(B) Bringing young children
(C) Mobile phones
(D) Taking pictures
25. Look at the graphic. What show are
listeners about to see?
(A) May Love
(B) Flowing River
(C) During Midnight
(D) Endless Dream
Part 5
Directions: In each question, you will be asked to review a statement that is missing a word
or phrase. Four answer choices will be provided for each statement. Select the best answer
and mark the corresponding letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on the answer sheet.
26. Only hospital staff and authorized visitors are ------- to enter the recovery room.
(A) permitted
(B) established
(C) managed
(D) preserved
27. Escalating interest rates are among the most ------- concerns of entrepreneurs with large
mortgage loans.
(A) urgency
(B) urgent
(C) urgencies
(D) urgently
28. Young architects are encouraged to attend workshops regularly to boost their knowledge
of the ------- trends in the field.
(A) latest
(B) later
(C) late
(D) lately
29. During the first semester, students at Cloverdale Elementary can choose to participate in
------- a singing or a dance class.
(A) neither
(B) both
(C) either
(D) also
30. The staff at technical support are divided over the idea of moving ------- office to a unit on
the third floor.
(A) theirs
(B) them
(C) their
(D) themselves
31. The local government is planning to allocate a ------- amount of its public funds to stimulate
the city’s underdeveloped tourism industry.
(A) vigilant
(B) dependable
(C) cumbersome
(D) considerable
Part 6
Directions: In this part, you will be asked to read four English texts. Each text is missing a
word, phrase, or sentence. Select the answer choice that correctly completes the text and
mark the corresponding letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on the answer sheet.
Questions 32-35 refer to the following article.
An oil tanker released crude oil today off the coast of Texas, causing millions of dollars’
---32.--- of environmental damage in the Gulf of Mexico. ---33.---. Authorities say it will
likely take years, or even decades, before the local environment is fully restored. The
governor has already petitioned the president to declare the incident a national disaster. If
the appeal is approved, ---34.---- will be sent to help with the cleanup project. The money
will go toward removing oil from the hundreds of miles of shoreline that have been ---35.---
affected by the spill and to rescuing the surviving fish and wildlife that inhabit the area.
32.
(A) value
(B) expense
(C) figure
(D) worth
33.
(A) As people transition away from fossil fuels, oil’s future is uncertain.
(B) Cleanup is already underway, but the impact will be long-lasting. @
(C) Proposals for oil spill detection facilities are still being considered.
(D) The oil industry has adopted a number of measures to prevent spills.
34.
(A) equipment
(B) funding
(C) volunteers
(D) experts
35.
(A) direct
(B) direction
(C) directly
(D) director
Part 7
Directions: In this part, you will be asked to read several texts, such as advertisements,
articles, instant messages, or examples of business correspondence. Each text is followed
by several questions. Select the best answer and mark the corresponding letter (A), (B),
(C), or (D) on your answer sheet.
Questions 36-37 refer to the following text message chain.
Lynne Hopps [4:45 P.M.]
I finally went to Mr. Warren this afternoon about how I’m ready for more responsibility around
here.
Andrew Palmer [4:47 P.M.]
Oh, yeah? What did he say?
Lynne Hopps [4:48 P.M.]
Well, he’s going to give me a shot managing the new interns. If I do well, he will consider promoting
me to a supervisor position.
Andrew Palmer [4:50 P.M.]
Good for you. I knew taking matters into your own hands would work. They arrive in two weeks,
right?
Lynne Hopps [4:54 P.M.]
Yeah. I guess I’ll start putting together some orientation materials.
Andrew Palmer [4:59 P.M.]
I’m so excited that you’re getting a chance to prove what you’re capable of. It’s about time.
36. What is indicated about Ms. Hopps?
(A) She volunteered to do more work.
(B) She is relatively new to the company.
(C) She has experience managing people.
(D) She planned a meeting in advance.
37. At 4:59 P.M., what does Mr. Palmer mean when he writes, “It’s about time”?
(A) He is frustrated that a colleague is running late for an appointment.
(B) He is concerned that two weeks is not long enough to gather materials.
(C) He believes that the duration of the internship program is typical.
(D) He feels that an advancement opportunity is overdue for a coworker.
Questions 38-40 refer to the following information.
Welcome to the 11th edition of our semiannual industry association bulletin. As you are all
aware, this past year has not been a good one for the fiber optic industry. — [1] —. While
technical progress has continued to be impressive, the glut in production has caused prices
to plummet. — [2] —.
In this edition of Spectrum, we have a number of experts addressing the problems in our
industry. Roderick Rosenbaum examines the problems of risk management for small and
medium-sized enterprises on page 37. — [3] —. Nathan Smithers (pictured on the cover)
discusses the financial future of the industry as a whole. — [4] —. We also have commentary
in the Opinion Section on what we can expect in terms of potential future applications by
Phillip Ruddings.
38. Where might this information be found?
(A) On a company bulletin board
(B) In a trade journal
(C) In an electronic goods catalog
(D) In a business management textbook
39. On which topic can readers obtain more information?
(A) How to start their own small fiber optics business
(B) What kinds of uses fiber optics will have in the future
(C) Ways to increase productivity in the fiber optic industry
(D) Which companies provide good investment opportunities
40. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best
belong?
“Combined with a downturn in demand, all growth has been disrupted.”
(A) [1]
(B) [2]
(C) [3]
(D) [4]
Questions 41-45 refer to the following announcement and e-mail.
Colombian Alliance of Corporate Leaders
Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance Seminar
The Colombian Alliance of Corporate Leaders (CACL) will hold its first Enterprise Risk
Management and Compliance Seminar on June 5-8 at the Vespucci Corporate Center in
Bogota. The seminar aims to restore the link between quantitative modeling tools and
commercial opportunities, offering more workable solutions for managing the risk-based
challenges confronted by enterprises on a seemingly daily basis. To achieve this goal,
noted experts in the field will be conducting workshops on how to identify, measure,
control, and monitor all types of risks encountered in the corporate world.
All management-level officers from member and non-member companies are encouraged
to attend. Registration forms may be faxed to (575) 555-2151. Telephone reservations will
be accepted at (575) 555-8502 and held pending receipt of registration forms and
payment (if not a CACL member) until May 25. Members will be billed in proportion to the
costs and fees associated with the seminar and luncheon. For non-members, the
registration fee is $825, inclusive of program materials, seminar manual, refreshments and
lunch. Participants who have met all the requirements and submitted full payment of fees
will receive a confirmation number.
Special arrangements have been made with the Cartagena Garden Hotel for all seminar
participants. To book a room, please call the hotel directly. Discounted room rates are
available for participants who have received a confirmation number from CACL. Please
note that the number of available rooms is limited, so reservations should be made as
soon as possible.
From: <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Date: May 20
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am attending CACL’s Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance Seminar at the Vespucci
Corporate Center next month. The organizers informed me that they have made an arrangement
with your hotel to provide rooms for those attending. Therefore, I would like to reserve two double
rooms at the special rate afforded to seminar participants. My confirmation number is CMJ 5227.
Please confirm my reservation as soon as possible. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Helga Vélez
Senior Manager
Ramirez Holdings, Inc.
41. According to the announcement, what will the event include?
(A) Independent reports
(B) Panel discussions
(C) Survey questionnaires
(D) Workshop activities
42. What is NOT stated about the event?
(A) It is taking place at a hotel.
(B) It is the first time it is being held.
(C) It will be attended by risk experts.
(D) It will take place over a 4-day period.
43. What are non-members required to do?
(A) Sign up for membership in CACL.
(B) Pay the registration fees before May 25.
(C) Purchase tickets to a special luncheon.
(D) Fax copies of their receipts to an office.
44. Why did Ms. Velez write the e-mail?
(A) To confirm a room reservation
(B) To learn about a hotel's amenities
(C) To reserve some rooms for an event
(D) To inquire about the hotel's occupancy
45. What is indicated about Ms. Vélez?
(A) She will be traveling to Bogota alone.
(B) She recently became a member of CACL.
(C) She failed to meet a stated deadline.
(D) She has submitted all the registration requirements.
Questions 46-50 refer to the following e-mails and schedule.
FROM Padma Dotari <
[email protected]>
SUBJECT Details
DATE December 30
Attachment schedule
Dear Mr. Ling,
Thank you for your prompt reply to our offer. The starting date that you indicated is
satisfactory to our needs. As one of our new recruits, you will be required to attend a group
orientation and training program that will begin on January 8th. I've included the orientation
schedule as an attachment. It includes the activities you will take part in during your first
day of training. You have been placed into Group A.
You will be issued an employee manual from our senior training supervisor following the
orientation speech by the CEO. Familiarize yourself with all company guidelines by the end
of the third day of training as that’s when there will be a test. Questions regarding the
handbook should be addressed to your group leader.
As we discussed, there will be a paid probationary period of one month, after which you will
be working solely on commission and required to meet a weekly sales quota.
In the meantime, let me know if you need for anything else about the position to be clarified.
Regards,
Padma Dotari
FROM Stefania Bonaducci <
[email protected]>
SUBJECT Re: Urgent favor
DATE Jan. 7
Hi Padma,
Sure, I can take care of Group A tomorrow, and I hope Edward feels better soon! I will
have to delay a lunch meeting until later this week, but that will not be a problem. I can
also handle printing out the training material for the day, too but need to know how many
trainees are in the group. Please notify me as soon as possible. And could you also
inform me which conference room we will use? That way, I can set up the room in
advance before I leave this evening.
Thanks!
Stefania
Ectellon Corporation
Orientation Schedule, Jan. 8
8: 00 A.M. Robert Murphy
- Orientation address: The past, present, and future of Ectellon
Corporation and corporate mission overview
10:00 A.M. Carol Ward
- Presentation of company policy and employee handbooks
- Introduction of training group leaders
12:00 P.M. Lunch break
13:00 P.M.- 17:00 P.M. Group training
Ectellon Corporation Training Group Leaders
Group A: Edward Sutton, sales and marketing training supervisor
Group B: Olga Svenson, data entry training supervisor
Group C: Li Kim, chief of security and security training supervisor
46. What is the main purpose of the first e-mail?
(A) To respond to a job advertisement
(B) To discuss terms of an employment contract
(C) To provide details on upcoming training
(D) To outline basic company policies
47. What can be inferred about Mr. Ling?
(A) He will not begin his new job until February.
(B) He will be hired as a sales representative.
(C) He has completed a probationary period.
(D) He has finished reading a staff manual.
48. What is true about Robert Murphy?
(A) He works as a human resources manager.
(B) He is the chief executive of a corporation.
(C) He is the company’s senior training supervisor.
(D) He took over Ectellon several years ago.
49. Who will conduct Mr. Ling’s group session on the first day of training?
(A) Edward Sutton
(B) Carol Ward
(C) Stefania Bonaducci
(D) Olga Svenson
50. What will happen on January 10?
(A) Mr. Ling will begin working on a commission basis.
(B) Trainees will be asked to take an exam on policies.
(C) Robert Murphy will deliver a welcoming speech.
(D) The company will make some revisions to its guidelines.
