LISTENING

LISTENING SECTION INSTRUCTIONS

In this section of the test, you will show your ability to understand spoken English. There are three parts in this section,
with special directions for each part.
Mark all your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not make any stray marks on the answer sheet. If you change
your mind about an answer, erase your first answer completely. If you do not know the answer, you may guess. Try to
answer as many questions as possible.
PART 1
In this part of the test, you will hear short conversations between two people. After each conversation, you will hear a
question about it. Choose the best answer to the question from the choices provided, and mark your answer on the
separate answer sheet. You should mark A, B, C, or D.
There are 22 questions in Part 1. The conversations and questions will not be repeated. Please listen carefully.

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1. What does the man mean? 10. What does the man mean?
a. He’ll correct the exams this afternoon a. Jane usually visits San Francisco for her vacations
b. The exam will be at noon b. Jane’s cousin often visits San Francisco
c. He will collect the exams at 12:00 c. Whenever there’s a holiday, Jane’s cousin goes to
d. The test will be graded by noon San Francisco
d. Whenever there’s a holiday, Jane leaves San
2. What does the man mean?
Francisco
a. Martha applied for a visa last month
11. What does the man mean?
b. Martha’s visa will last for only a month
c. Martha arrived last month without a visa a. He’d really like to have something to eat
d. One month ago, Martha got her visa b. Because he’s weak, he can’t eat
c. It’s been weeks since he´s had anything to eat.
3. What does the woman mean?
d. He hasn’t felt like eating for weeks
a. The professor described what the students should
12. What does the woman mean?
do
b. There was a long line to register for the required a. Traffic should not be allowed
class b. She thinks that the traffic should stay outside
c. It is a requirement for the professor to teach at least c. She agrees that the traffic is noisy
one course d. She’ll stay outside with the man
d. The professor required the class to prepare an
13. What are they probably discussing?
outline
a. The headings for today’s reading assignment.
4. What does the man mean?
b. The chance to make the headlines
a. Chuck had improved c. Her reading ability.
b. This visit was better than the last d. The daily newspaper
c. Chuck looked at him in the hospital
14. What does the woman mean?
d. Chuck didn’t seem to be doing very well
a. The bus trip is only five minutes long
5. What does the woman mean?
b. The man missed the bus by five minutes
a. She thinks the tuition should be raised c. The man should hurry to catch the bus
b. The semester’s tuition is quite affordable d. The bus was five minutes late
c. She doesn’t have enough money for school fees
15. What does the man mean?
d. She has more than enough for tuition
a. It’s not possible to pass the class
6. What does the man mean?
b. She’ll definitely fail
a. He thinks he go a good grade c. It’s always possible
b. The history grades were all C or above d. She shouldn’t say anything about the class
c. No one got history grades
16. What does the woman mean?
d. There were no high scores
a. She gave Tom money to pay the rent
7. What does the man mean?
b. She was given money for the rent
a. The parking lots were full before 10:00 c. Tom borrowed money for the rent
b. It was impossible to start class by 10:00 d. She had some money to lend
c. He parked the car before class at 10:00
17. What does the man say about the cake?
d. The possibility of finding a place to park increased
a. The cake is extremely good
8. What does the woman mean?
b. He never tasted the cake
a. She’s found a new ring c. He wished he hadn’t tasted the cake
b. She needs to help him find something d. The cake has never been very good
c. She’s shopping for a carpet
18. What does the woman mean?
d. She’s thankful she has a rag
a. At the corner she ran into another car
9. Where does this conversation probably take
b. She ran to Carl because she cared
place?
c. She unexpectedly met one of her relatives
a. In a department store d. Carl was running from place to place
b. In a bank
19. What does the man say about Debbie?
c. In an accounting firm
d. In a checkout line a. She shouldn’t leave her purse here
b. She’s probably in the apartment
c. Her purse must not be in the apartment
d. She left without taking her purse

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20. What does the woman mean? NOTES:

a. The landlord failed to collect rent on the first of last month
b. The tenants must pay rent at the beginning of the month
c. The landlord won’t fail to collect your rent on last day of the
month
d. It’s important to call the landlord about rent on the first of the
month
21. What does the man suggest to the woman?
a. Taking the car out for a test drive
b. Listening to the noises
c. Fixing the car herself
d. Getting the car repaired
22. What does the woman mean?
a. Martha´s jobs are easy
b. It´s easy to hold two jobs
c. It´s better for Martha to have two jobs
d. Martha should slow down

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Part 2
In this part of the test, you will longer conversations between two people. After each conversation, you will answer
some questions about it. Choose the best answer to the question from the choices provided, and mark you answer on
the separate answer sheet. You should mark A, B, C, or D.
There are 21 questions in Part 2. The conversations and questions will not be repeated. If you want to, you may take
notes as you listen. Please listen carefully .

23. What is the woman´s room number? NOTES:

a. 62
b. 64
c. 624
d. 642
24. What will the desk clerk do?
a. Bring a new TV
b. Get someone to fix the TV
c. Take the TV away
d. Put the TV in the right room
25. What does the woman ask the man to do?
a. Send a letter
b. Wait half an hour
c. Help her buy flowers
d. Get someone to mend her suit

26. What does the woman want to do?

a. Clean the coffeepot
b. Change her skirt
c. Wash the kitchen
d. Sweep the floor
27. Where is the kitchen?
a. On the fifth floor
b. On the sixth floor
c. On the ninth floor
d. On the sixteenth floor
28. What does the man want to drink?
a. Milk
b. Cocoa
c. Coffee
d. Cola

29. Where does this conversation take place?

a. In a cab
b. On a plane
c. At the airport
d. At the subway station
30. Why is the man annoyed?
a. They have to wait for the woman’s baggage
b. They can’t find his baggage
c. They’re stuck in traffic
d. They can’t get a cab

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31. How many suitcases does the woman have? NOTES:

a. One
b. Two
c. There
d. Four

32. Where are they going to eat?

a. On the sidewalk
b. In the park
c. At a café
d. At home
33. What are they going to eat?
a. Sandwiches
b. Ice cream
c. Salads
d. Meat
34. Where will the man wait for the woman?
a. At the gate
b. By the lake
c. On the lawn
d. By the fountain

35. How does the woman feel about her office?

a. Worried
b. Lucky
c. Bad
d. Sad
36. What is true of the man’s office?
a. It’s too dark
b. It’s near a park
c. It faces a vacant lot
d. It overlooks a parking lot
37. How long has the man been at his company?
a. 2 months
b. 4 months
c. 7 months
d. 11 months

38. What is the man’s job?

a. Landscaper
b. Tour guide
c. Singer
d. Photographer
39. What time will they meet tomorrow?
a. 2:00
b. 5:00
c. 8:00
d. 9:00
40. What should people bring?
a. A dress
b. Cold drinks
c. Some books
d. Warm clothes

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41. How many nights did the woman stay at the hotel? NOTES:
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
42. Why was there a problem with her bill?
a. The man’s addition was incorrect
b. The man gave her the wrong bill
c. The woman read the bill wrong
d. The woman lost the bill
43. How will the woman pay the bill?
a. Cash
b. Check
c. Credit card
d. Charge account

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PART 3
In this part, you will hear some short talks. After each talk, you will answer some questions about it. Choose the best
answer to the question from the choices provided, and mark your answer on the separate answer sheet. You should
mark A, B, C, or D.
There are 17 questions in Part 3. The talks and questions will not be repeated. If you want to, you may take notes as
you listen. Please listen carefully.

44. When does this talk probably take place? NOTES:

a. During a biology laboratory session
b. In a biology study group
c. On the first day of class
d. Just before the final exam
45. How often will Professor Martin give lectures?
a. Once a week
b. Two times a week
c. Three times a week
d. For fifteen hours
46. What is the assignment for the next class?
a. To do the first laboratory assignment
b. To take the first exam
c. To study the laboratory manual
d. To read one chapter of the text
47. What information is given in the syllabus?
a. Room assignments
b. Exam topics
c. Reading assignments
d. The first lecture
48. What will the professor use to determine the final course grades?
a. Exams and lab work
b. Reading and writing assignments
c. Class participation and grades on examinations
d. Lecture and laboratory attendance

49. Who is the speaker?

a. A student in health services
b. A drug abuse lecturer
c. A dermatologist
d. A representative of the tobacco industry
50. What is the topic of the talk?
a. How to reduce nicotine and other addictions
b. How stress affects the skin
c. The effects of alcohol on health
d. How to achieve optimal health
51. Which of the following can worsen itching?
a. Alcohol
b. Nicotine
c. Caffeine
d. A reduced supply of blood
52. How does caffeine irritate the skin?
a. It increases the flow of blood to the skin
b. It causes increased consumption of alcohol
c. It prevents the skin from receiving enough nourishment
d. It causes stress

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53. When was the day known as Black Friday? NOTES:

a. Before the Civil War
b. At the end of the Civil War
c. At the beginning of the twentieth century
d. Within the last decade
54. What happened on the day know as Black Friday?
a. The Civil War ended
b. The U.S. government issued a large amount of paper currency
c. The price of gold plummeted
d. The value of gold became inflated
55. Who supplied the gold speculators with false information?
a. The president
b. The president’s brother
c. The president’s brother-in-law
d. The president’s wife
56. What did the gold speculators want the U.S. government to do?
a. Issue greenbacks
b. Sell gold
c. Corner the gold market
d. Hold its gold reserves

57. When does this talk probably take place?

a. On the first day of class
b. In the middle of the semester
c. At the end of class
d. In the final week of the semester
58. When is the paper due?
a. Later today
b. By Friday of this week
c. In two weeks
d. In three weeks
59. What types of references should be used in writing the paper?
a. Journal and magazine articles
b. Books from outside the library
c. Books listed in student journals
d. Both books and journals
60. How many total pages should be in the paper?
a. Two
b. Three
c. Five
d. Seven

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READING AND GRAMMAR SECTION INSTRUCTIONS

This section of the test focuses on your ability to use English grammar and to understand written English. There are 75
questions in this part of the test. They are numbered 61 to 135.

You will have 90 minutes to complete the entire section. Try to answer all questions. You may answer the questions in
any order you wish.

Each question has only one correct answer. Choose the best answer to the question from the question choices
provided, and mark your answer on side 2 of the separate answer sheet. You should mark A, B, C, or D. Do not make
any stray marks on your answer sheet. If you change your mind about an answer, erase your first answer mark
completely. If you are not sure about an answer, you may guess.

You may begin now.

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61. Can you _____ Harvey on your way to the gym? 70. For everyone except his wife, Stan _____ a really
rude person.
a. pick up
b. pick on a. have always being
c. pick at b. had to be always
d. pick off c. is always being
d. has always been
62. These meeting rooms are cheaper and bigger
_____ the last three we booked. 71. If Kevin weren’t the kind of person he is, he _____
be alone.
a. in
b. as a. wouldn’t
c. than b. would to
d. of c. won’t
d. wave to
63. To stay healthy _____ should you change your
diet, but you should also workout daily. 72. Your bike is so _____ mine that I had to look at it
twice.
a. if yet
b. still never a. like
c. even though b. exactly like
d. not only c. alike
d. much like
64. Barbara _____ overnight even though she lives
just one block away. 73. I heard Faye’s exhibition stars tomorrow, she
must very excited_____ it.
a. stays
b. stay a. by
c. staying b. about
d. stayed c. for
d. to
65. I don’t have a good reason _____ him come to my
house. 74. Now that I’ve got a TV _____, I don’t have to
watch the game at someone else’s house
a. to be let
anymore.
b. for letting
c. for let a. for myself
d. to letting b. of mine
c. by myself
66. If you were in charge, _____ you convince the
d. of my own
staff to agree your proposal?
75. Teachers discussed_____ finding ways to help
a. how could
students get a perfect score.
b. how can
c. how would a. through
d. how will b. on
c. about
67. I _____ have lunch at my desk so I can keep
d. for
working nonstop.
76. I broke my diet when I _____ that whole pizza last
a. seldom
night.
b. never
c. usually a. by eating
d. often b. eaten
c. ate
68. The Instructions _____ on the last page of the
d. to eat
book.
77. I wouldn’t buy a thing like a mink coat _____ I
a. have to print
were a millionaire.
b. are printing
c. should be printed a. even if
d. will print b. even though
c. whether
69. People who reverse the letters of words _____ to
d. not even
read suffer from dyslexia.
a. When trying
b. If they tried
c. When tried
d. If he tries

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78. Two weeks after my _____, I got a job promotion. 82. Working while studying is something that I _____
to do.
a. engaged
b. engage a. am not want
c. engagement b. wouldn’t wanted
d. engaging c. don’t want
d. want not
79. Bob _____ a craftsman, he made most of the
furniture in his house. 83. Devin _____ about being the best of the best.
a. is not quiet as a. Worries always
b. is quite b. Is always worried
c. is as quiet as c. Often worried
d. is not a quite d. Always worried
80. When you buy a new TV, consider more details 84. Scientists _____ all sorts of theories by using
_____ just the brand. very precise methods to be as accurate as
possible.
a. apart
b. other a. are constant testing
c. besides b. constantly test
d. with c. constantly has tested
d. constantly testing
81. This is hardly the most ill _____.
85. _____ taught by professor Roberts are required
a. I was ever
b. has I ever been to turn in their perm papers next Monday.
c. I have ever been
a. Each of the students
d. ever am I
b. Students that
c. Some student
d. All of the students

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LAWS AGAINST CYBER-BULLYING

WELCOMED
By Lara Moss 86. What is the passage mainly about?
Associated Press Writer
a. How authorities are trying to fight cyber-bullying
The harm that can be done by threatening and b. The punishments given to cyber-bullies
cruel use of the internet requires new laws c. How to stop the misuse of social networks
to bring the web within the reasonable d. A new law against underage offenders
boundaries of all communications.
87. In the seventh line of paragraph 2, the word
Abuse and embarrassment by false postings on ‘target’ refers to:
websites or text messages can be much more
constant and dangerous than a threatening a. The victims of cyber-bullying
letter or misuse of a telephone. Justice b. The Justice Minister
Minister Judith Collins said: “Tormenters c. The tormenters
are able to harass their target 24 hours a d. The internet service providers
day, seven days a week, wherever they go.”
88. What consequences will people posting
Her legislation will make an offense to send threatening or offensive messages suffer?
messages or post material online that is
grossly offensive, indecent, obscene, a. Three years in jail
threatening or knowingly false. That sort of b. They will have a criminal record
material will be punishable by up to three c. They will have to pay a fine or go to prison for a
months of imprisonment or a $2000 fine. few months
d. Their messages will be removed by the service
The law will also create a new offense of providers
incitement to commit suicide, whether or not
suicide resulted or was attempted. The 89. In the second line of the fourth paragraph, which
suggestion alone will be punishable by up to word is closest in meaning to ‘incitement’?
three years’ jail. The aim will be to resolve
issues quickly. Website hosts and internet a. Prevention
service providers will be able to ask to b. Limiting
remove or moderate clearly offensive c. Warning
material. d. Provocation

The legal authorities have moved with 90. Why is it necessary to be careful with the
admirable rapidity and they are reviewing complaints from the victims?
ways of speeding up the process of adopting
regulations against cyber bullying, giving a. They might commit suicide
particular urgency to misuse of the social b. They might send indecent or offensive letters
networks. c. The accusations might be just an exaggeration
of a critical comment
People have argued that some so-called d. The new law will punish the complaints agency
victims of cyber bullying might just be over
sensitive to criticism so care will be
required by the complaints agency and the
courts to ensure the cases are treated with
impartiality. But the distinction between
aggressive and malicious comment is usually
obvious. The complaints agency and the courts
might face greater difficulty distinguishing
one person’s definition of bullying from
another’s.

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There is an old adage that says "travel is the one thing that 91. What is the main topic of the article?
you buy that makes you richer". While you probably feel that
a. Show what one must not do in a trip
travel is worth every penny, it is also an undeniably expensive b. Ways to earn money by traveling
pursuit. Here are a few suggestions that might help you keep c. Tips to save money while traveling
some cash in your pocket, without compromising your d. Show the least traveled routes
dreams of adventure.
92. In line 3 paragraph 1, what word best replaces
Be Flexible With Travel Plans. Many tour operators try to sell ‘undeniably’?
the remain openings on their fast-approaching departures at
steep discounts in an effort just to fill the spots. A number of a. Certainly
travel companies have pages on their websites dedicated b. Refutable
solely to offering discounted rates on last-minute departures. c. Inconceivably
d. Possibly
Be Opportunistic. One way to ensure you'll spend a lot of
money on travel is to visit a destination during its busy season. 93. Why does the author suggest to be flexible?
If you can arrange to visit when traffic is low, you'll almost
certainly get better deals, and probably have many of the a. To encourage people to exercise
b. To warn people about expensive places to travel
popular sites completely to yourself.
c. To show discounts for well-planned trips
Barter For A Better Price. While you aren't likely to get the d. To state last-minute trips can be cheaper
airlines or big travel companies to budge on their prices, once
94. According to the article, what does it mean to be
you have reached your destinations, it is always a good idea
‘opportunistic’?
to haggle some. In many countries, bartering is part of the
business, and it is expected. a. To travel to deserted places
b. To be able to spend a lot of money
Travel Domestically. The thrill of visiting a foreign country is a
c. To travel during low seasons
big part of why we enjoy travel so much. But the truth is that d. To travel when no one else does so you can
our own country has a lot to offer in terms of travel have the freeway for your own
opportunities as well. Options for accommodations open up
widely. Traveling at home provides great flexibility, is often 95. In line 7 paragraph 5, what does the word ‘nasty’
safer, and you won't have to worry about being screwed by a mean?
nasty exchange rate.
a. Gross
b. Merciless
c. Immoral
d. Dangerous

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A C AN AMAZING DISCOVERY
PEARLS OF THE BLACK SEA
TOUR (4 DAYS) Massive underwater rivers that flow along the bottom
of the oceans have been discovered. This could help
explain how life manages to survive in the deep ocean
far out to sea, away from the nutrient rich waters that
Black Sea coastline is the greenest part of Turkey. are found close to land.
The Black Sea region is a real gem with rich culture and
friendly people, with charming towns and villages, old
monasteries perched on mountainsides, castles on The scientists used a robotic submarine to study, for
mountain tops, deep valleys, and fast running rivers. the first time, a deep channel that had been found on
the sea bed. They found a river of highly salty water
 Tour Package Includes €425 flowing along the deep channel at the bottom of the
4 Days Black Sea, creating river banks and flood plains much
- Accommodation
- Sightseeing Tours: 4 Full Day 3 Nights like a river found on land.
2 May – 26 Sep.
- Group Guided Black Sea Tour
(English Speaking Guide and entrance fees)
Dr. Dan Parsons, from The university’s school of earth
 Tour Package Excludes
and environment, said: “The water in the channels is
- Personal travel insurance, airport tax, visa for Turkey (if
required). denser than the surrounding seawater because it has
- Tips and medical service. higher salinity, is carrying so much sediment and it
- Hotel extras (minibar, phone/internet usage, laundry, etc.). delivers nutrients and ingredients needed for life”.
- All kinds of beverages (except the drinks served with
breakfast).
The undersea river, which is yet to be named, stems
from salty water spilling from the Mediterranean to the
B The treasures of an ancient sea Black Sea, where the water has a lower salt content. It
Named “The Inhospitable Sea”, the Black Sea was is the only active undersea river to have been found so
navigated and colonized by the Greeks in the eighth far.
century B.C. and later by the Romans in the third to first
centuries B.C. Many of the colonial and commercial Scientists have long suspected they can form, after
activities of ancient Greece, Rome, and of the Byzantine sonar scans of the sea bed have revealed meandering
Empire were centered here. channels in many of the world’s oceans, although none
have been found before to have currents of water
Among its vast historical riches, the Black Sea region is
flowing through them.
home to the legend of Jason and the Argonauts and their
search for the Golden Fleece, and the Biblical account of
Noah’s Ark. Istanbul, Troy, Constantinople, Odessa, and Dr. Parsons said data from the research will also be
Yalta are just a few of the names that have been engraved important for oil companies looking to drill in areas
in world history.
where these rivers exist. He said: “This is the first time
we have been able to show that there’s a flow through
From the Crusades to the recent collapse of the Soviet a natural channel system and take direct measures of
Union, the Black Sea has witnessed religious and political what the flow is like and how is linked to the shape and
change. The people of the Black Sea region represent a morphology of the channel”.
remarkable mixture of cultures and religions.

The Black Sea provides its inhabitants with many

resources–major commercial fisheries, a diversity of marine
life, world-class beaches, and a more tangible record of our
past than previously imagined; it has rich histories and
cultures worthy of exploration.

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The following questions refer to section A. The following questions refer to section C.

96. What is the purpose of the advertisement? 102. What is the main purpose of the article?

a. To describe the Black Sea region in Turkey a. To explain how rivers are formed underwater
b. To make people aware of an environmental b. To make a comparison between undersea rivers
issue and land rivers
c. To offer customers a discount on a tour c. To explain how sea life is sustained by vital
d. To encourage people to go on a tour nutrients
d. To show the implications of an important
97. What will people have to pay for during the tour? discovery

a. Hospital treatment if they suffer an injury 103. How did the scientists find the underwater river,
b. Orange juice and coffee served with the first according to the article?
meal of the day
c. Hotel fees and accommodation a. Oil companies asked them to do it
d. Money given to tour guides b. They were interested in salty water
c. They were trying a new robot
The following questions refer to section B. d. They were studying a subterranean channel on
the sea bed
98. What is the passage mainly about?
104. In line 3 paragraph 3, the word ‘it’ refers to:
a. Well-known religious events related to the Black
Sea region a. The water
b. The historical events associated with the Black b. The sediment
Sea region c. The channel
c. Legends from Ancient times d. The level of salinity
d. Commercial activities in the Black Sea area
105. In line 2 paragraph 5, which word is closest in
99. In last line of the first paragraph, the word ‘here’ meaning to ‘meandering’?
refers to:
a. Twisting
a. Rome b. Straightforward
b. The Byzantine Empire c. Undeviating
c. The Black Sea Area d. Meaningful
d. Greece
106. Why are oil companies mentioned in the article?
100. In line 5 paragraph 2, the word ‘engraved’ is
closest in meaning to: a. To illustrate how an industry benefits from the
discovery
a. Imprinted b. To explain why they are dangerous for the river
b. Erased c. To contrast oil companies with researchers
c. Decorated d. To describe how the oil can be extracted from
d. Cut the bottom of the ocean

101. Why are the people from this region a fusion of The following question refers to two or more sections.
cultures and religions?
107. In what is section B distinct from A and C?
a. Because they were colonized by the Greeks and
the Romans a. The second passage talks about history and
b. Because the region has had many interactions culture and the other two about geography
with many cultures and religions b. The second passage talks about different events
c. Because the Soviet Union dissolved a short time in several areas of the Black Sea region
ago c. The second passage deals with legends about
d. Because the Black Sea has many wonderful the Black Sea region and the other two about
beaches visited by people from different cultures tourism
and religions d. The second passage doesn’t talk about rivers
and the other two do

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across a distance of about a mile. A cellphone uses both
frequencies at the same time over hundreds of miles.

Presently, the company is extending operations In 1973, Motorola Co. hired Martin Cooper
to work on wireless communication. Motorola
to include voice over IP, as well as high-speed
and AT&T were in a race to invent the first
cable internet access. WFT Communications’ portable communication device. Cooper won
team includes more than 40.000 specialists the race and became the inventor of the cell
worldwide in more than 20 countries on three phone. On April 3, 1973, he made the first cell
continents. Next year will see the deployment of phone call to his opponent at AT&T while
walking down the streets of New York City.
a third generation wireless communications
People on the sidewalks gazed at him with
network in Asian countries. awed as he walked by talking on his cell
phone. This phone was called a Motorola
Dyna-Tac. It weighed a whopping 2 ½ pounds.
The future looks bright for WFT Soon, Cooper began working to make the cell phone
Communications. By 2005 the company will be available on the general public. After 10 years, Motorola
servicing more than 15 million households and launched the first cell phone for commercial use. Early
businesses globally. The company will have cell phones and their service were both very expensive
become a household word. We look forward to and big. The cell phone itself cost about $3.500. It took
nearly 37 years for cell phones to
serving clients and are planning to do everything
become available for general public
in our power to make sure that your use. Now, there are more than 60
communication future is unlimited AND simple. million phone clients producing over
30 billion dollars per year.

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The following questions refer to section A. The following questions refer to section C.

108. What is the purpose of this ad? 114. What is the main purpose of the passage?

a. To sell many devices a. To highlight the most important moments in the

b. To sell a cell phone plan history of telecommunication.
c. To advertise a new cell phone b. To tell the story of the first cellphone.
d. To give people a one-month free phone package c. To make the comparison between walkie-talkies
and cell phones
109. What does this plan allow the users to do? d. To outline the importance of cell phones in
people’s lives throughout history
a. Make international calls free of charge
b. Send an unrestricted number of messages 115. Why were the people on the street surprised at
between the devices in the group the sight of Martin and his phone?
c. Make as many calls as they want to anyone
without duration limit a. Because the phone was surprisingly big
d. Share data with no extra charge b. Because they saw he was speaking using a
wireless device
The following questions refer to section B. c. Because they believed his opponent had
managed to invent this before him
110. What is the purpose of the advertisement? d. Because they thought Martin was trying to
deceive them
a. To account for the inflation of the company
b. To encourage people to work for this company 116. In line 12 of paragraph 3, what option is closest
c. To present the company’s history in meaning to ‘whopping’?
d. To explain the popularity of the company
a. Extraordinary
111. What does the company entail? b. Exceptionally long
c. Immense
a. High speed cable d. Uncommon
b. Wireless communications
c. Providing telecommunications 117. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
d. Cell phone services
a. The first cell phones were extremely expensive
112. When a company becomes a household word, so not many people afforded to own one.
what does that mean? b. The first cell phones were not available to
ordinary people.
a. It becomes handy c. Martin Cooper’s first call from the wireless
b. It becomes popular device was to his assistant
c. It needs more clients d. Martin Cooper invented the cell phone at the
d. It becomes unsuccessful request of Motorola

113. In the last line of last paragraph, which word 118. In line 4 paragraph 4, the word ‘their’ refers to:
could best replace ‘unlimited’?
a. Cell phones
a. Surrounded b. Service
b. Definite c. Motorola
c. Small d. Cooper
d. Unrestricted
The following question refers to two or more sections.

119. What do the three passages have in common?

a. Their topics are related to telephones

b. They all discuss wireless communications
c. They all discuss unlimited communication plans
d. They all talk just about cell phones

qwerty

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