Developing Skills for the TOEIC Test | ’ HR | ~ ral ' “ 4= CONTENTS =m Introduction UNIT 1 Gerunds and Infinitives UNIT2 Auxiliary Verbs UNIT 3. Subject-Verb Agreement UNIT 4 Verb Form and Tenses UNIT 5 Pafticipial Forms UNIT6 —_Comparatives and Superlatives UNIT7 Negation UNIT 8 Pronouns and Determiners UNIT 9. Nouns and Articles UNIT 10 — Relative Clauses UNIT 11 Conjunctions and Prepositions UNIT 12 Conditionals UNIT 13 Other Possible Questions UNIT 14 Review Practice Test Transcript and Answer Key Appendix Answer Sheet we 18 30 54 66 78 90. 102 14 126 138 150 162 75 27 255 27«introductions Developing Skills or ne TOEIC* Test is designed to help students prepare by provicing practice with question formats, vocabulary, grammar, and structures commonly found on the TOEIG? test ‘The TOFIGe tests a standardized test created by Educational Testing Service (ETS), and students aking the test wil find thot It shares many simiarties with other ETS products, Developing Skills torte TOEIC® Test provides students with repeated practice through sample questions that mirror te content of the TOEIC® test, Developing Skills fr tne TOEIC™ Test aso includes a practice test to give students a beter le! for what wil be expecteg of them in actual est situations Mini Tests with Grammar Focus ‘The fourtoon units inthis book aro designed as min practice tests. Thece mini tests famiiarize students with the kinds of tasks they will encounter on the actual TOEIC* test. Each unit is thematically organized. Unis 1-12 focus on a pantculr grammar point hich is highlighted in the Incomplete sentences and incomplete texts exercises, An appendix ‘explaining each grammar focus is included atthe back ofthe book Each uniti¢ organized in the same format as the real TOEIC® test: according to ski Isloning or reading) and task yes (Gicture description, questions and responsas, short conversations, short talks, incomplete sentences, incomplete lets, fand reading comprehension). Organizing each unit tis way enables the students to become familar withthe layout, sructure, and question format of the real TOEIC* test whl stil practicing specitc grammar and vocabulary. Practice Test Developing Skills forthe TOEIC: Testinciudes one tl-length practice test. This test gives students a beter fel for what wal be expected of them in actus les situations. The fulength practice test provides students with 100 listening questions and 100 reading questions. \tis recommenced thal students using this book work tough all ofthe materia in the units before taking the practice tesi. after working through the material within al fourteen units, students will be better prepared for a timed, fubiengih ‘esI simulation. This way the students wil have slucied fourtgen units o tailored, level appropriate language before their ‘exposure toa fulhengtn practice test, To got the most bene fom the practice tes, ts recommended that sludents take the test under exam conditions which includes folowing the te limits st forthe actual test. The listening section shoud {ako up 1045 minutes while the reading section should lake up 10 75 minutes. ‘Aviank sample anawer sheet is avaiable atthe back of the book for use when taking the ful-length practice est. ‘Transcripts and Answer Key ‘This book includes fll transcripls for the lisening tasks in each unit and inthe practice lest. There is a ful answer key with explanations of the answers for the incomplete senlences and incomplete texts questions. The explanations alow students to understand why each answer is correct and why the olner answer choices are wrong, This helps students 1o build knowiedge on the iype of wrong answer choices to expect and how to eliminate them. Grammar Appendix ‘The Grammar Appensix ules tne grammar focus of each unit, inluding Key points and pantevlar structures of interest ‘These are fundamental grammar points frequently tested on the TOEIC” tes. Developing Skills or the TOEIC* Test provides stutens with repeated practice through sample questions thal are based (on the content of the TOEIC* tes. The lourteon thematically organized units conlained in this book give students the ‘opportunity io develop thir lest-laking skis while gating more accustomed tothe TOEIC: tes orm, While Developing ‘Skils fr me TOEIC* Test provides excelent development for students studying for the TOEIC® tes, it also has a ‘natural progression of English tht is applicable for English language leamers. Ploase keep in mind that the TOEIC* test should not be regarded as a defiitve assessment ot how wela student speaks ‘or understankis English. The test can only assass how wol students take the TOEIC- test. Sludents are thereloce urged to learn as much as they can about the test and to approach it through strategic practice in order to achieve @ higher s2ore in future tasting situations,PART® Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. © vn5. A) (8) & (0) PART@ Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1. A) er (©) 2 8) ©) 3. (A) 8) “ee 4. (A) er (c) 5. (A) ar (C) unt! @PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 4. Where is this conversation taking place? (A) Ata university {8h-Aia hotel (C) On the subway (0) At home 2. Why will the man leave his room late? (A) He will wake up late. 48) He is expecting a phone call (C) He wants to stay fonger. (0) He lost his rocm key. 2. What time will the man probably leave? (a) 11:30 4841:00 (C) 10:30, (8) 10:00 4, What is being explained? (A) How to make a photocopy (6) How to make a phone call (Cy How to send a fax 427 How to dial a number 5. What will the woman put in the tray? (A) A folder Ter Documents (C) An original idea {D) A phone number 6. Which button should the woman press? (A) The red button (B) The red button, then the green button {C) The green button, then the red button 4D) The green button @ voi sPART® Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. What kinds of activities are offered at this resort? (A) Indoor activities (8) Outdoor activities (C) Both indoor and outdoor activities (0) Only children's activities 2. Which water activity is offered? (A) Swimming (B) Scuba diving (C) Water pola (0) River rafting 3. Who should guests contact with questions? (A) The hotel manager (8) The activities coordinator —~ (C) The front desk (0) The clerk 4, Who are the new people in the department? (A) Beverly and Chava (8) Chava and many others (©) Hale and Chava-—— (0) Hale and Beverly 5. Where is this meeting taking place? (A) At a university (8) In a department store (©) Ona plane {D) Over the phone 6. What will everyone at the meeting receive? (A) Abook (B) An introduction (C) A copy of the last meeting (D) The department meeting schedulePART® Incomplete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 1. Who does she ~~ SAT want (3) wants (©) to want (0) will want 2. Lean't attorc! (A) buy (4810 buy (©) buying (D) bought 3. They are considering ~~ (A) move (B) to move oo, 4. | would like way home, (A) drop Beem (C) dropping (0) will drop @ ows “to take care of her? anew car. to Allanta, - by your office on my 5. I seldom forget going to bed (A) brush BFR brush (C) brushing {D) brushed my teeth before 8. They politely asked me - place. (A) sand 8) to siand (©) standing (0) stood - in another 7. Since we live by an airport, we can easily watch the airplanes ------ off “HY take (B) to take (©) be taking (0) will take 8. We think ~----- him to have access to the Internet is @ bad idea (A) allow (8) to allow halon (0) allowance9. My son is not very good at ~ (A) drive (8) to drive earning (0) will drive 10. They were heard friends. (A) say goodbye to their (©) said (0) be saying 11. Now we are going to ~----- about our plans for next year. (A) discuss (@) tell yak (D) say 12. Please keep me ~ whereabouts. (A) inferred Ssyrmormed— (C) detormed (0) reformed 13. |'m looking forward to ~ soon (A) hear 8 hearng— (C) heard (0) have heard from you 14, Mother mop. (A) got 8) made— (C) torces —— (D) told me clean the floor with a 15. Nobody is opposed suggestion. (a) at (8) on {Clio (0) with your unit @PART® Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following memo. To: All employees From: James Scott Re: Meeting changed As you know, we scheduled a meeting for Friday, June 22 at 2:00 g.m. However, | feel wo need ----- the time of this meeting because of recent protems. | have talked to the manager, 4. (A) changed (8) to chango (©) changing (0) change and he has agreed ----- it to Monday, June 18°. This wii be an important meeting, so | 2. (A) to move {B) move (©) moving (0) of moving see everyone there. | apologize for causing any inconvenience. 3. (A) wanting {B) wanting to (©) want to (D) want Tank you for your time.Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following email. To: jslyons @netca.com From: homefurnishings @ homecare.com Date: Jan 15 2006 Subject: Order confirmation #26678 Dear Mr. Lyons, | am this email to confirm your recent order with Home Furnishings. Your order has been 4. (A) send (8) to send HC }eerntinge (D) sent | processed, and your items will be sent on January 17°, The items should arrive by January 20”, Please let us know if you would prefer —----- these items delivered in the morning or the 5. (A) delivering | | | {C) to having Ons aftemoon. Thank you for ---- Home Furnishings. We hope to serve you again soon. 6. (A) realizing (B) seeing (C) knowing | Busing | | Sincerely, Brenda Smith Sales Executive Unit + ©PART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question. Questions 1_and 2 are based on the following advertisement. Green Grass All Year Round Having nice green grass all year long is easy with regular use of | | | | “Winterize.” Rerrember to “Winterize” your lawn this fall. fhis special fertilizer keeps the roots of your lawn alive during the winter. By strengthening the roots of your lawn, it leads to bettergeewthrin the | spring. This product is also ideal for all outdoor plants, shrubs, and trees, | keeping them strong and healthy during the coming cold months, | | | Available at all good gardening centers. | 1. When will this product show results? 2. Which of the following is this product NOT (A) Winter suitable for? 46 Spring (A) House plants (C) Fall (8) Shrubs (D) Summer ¢€y Lawns (0) Trees‘Questions 3 through $ are based on the following information. Thank you for choosing this high quality office chair. It is made of the finest materials available to ensure many years of use and comfort. We are sure you will enjoy its many features for years to come. Remember that you can | adjust the tlt of the chair using the knob underneath, and the height of the | chair with the lever on the side. This chair also comes with a three-year _watranty-which covers the full cost of replacement parts and labor in the unlikely event that you have any problems with your chair. If you have any questions about assembly or the warranty, please call our toll free number: 1-800-450-0000. Qo Qo 3. What kind of product is this information 5. How can you adjust the height of this for? product? (A) A kitchen appliance (A) With a knob 87 Furniture (8) By titing it (©) Electronics 4eyWitralever (0) Sports equipment (0) By calling the toll free number 4, How long is this product guaranteed? (A) Two months (B) Three months (C) Two years (Bytes years uaitt @s.6 through 10 refer to the following memo ard article. To: All customer financial advisors From: Heattoffice— Re: Credit card use With Thanksgiving next month, and Christmas also getting closer, we would like you to use the following information to help you advise customers. When customers come to get advice about reducing or avoiding credit card debt, give them a copy of the attached article. Explain to them that they should spend only what they can afford. Help them understand the main reasons for debt. Also, please become familiar with our new interest rates because customers may ask about them. i HOLIDAY DEBT During the holiday season, many Americans find themselves in great financial trouble, Recent studies show that the average American buys many more gifts than he or she can afford, That may help explain why the || average American has a debt of $7,000. Many citizens have even larger debts of between $15,000 and $18,000. The use of credit cards is the main source of debt in holiday spending. Financial advisors recommend that consumers only spend as much as they can afford during the holiday season to avoid financial difficulties in the following months. Interest can significantly increase the final costs. Please ask one of our advisors for a list of current interest rates. — @ owns L { ff6. What is the main reason for debt in holiday spending? “AY Credit cards (8) Americans (C) Holidays (0) Financial advisors 7. How much does the average American owe? AHF 000- (8) $12,000 (©) $15,000 (0) $18,000 8. Who is this article for? (A) Clients of the bank ~ (8) Department store shoppers (C) People taking a holiday (D) Lawyers, 9. What can cause debts to increase? » (A) Recent studies (C) Christmas (0) Financial advisors 40. When was this memo probably seat? Ante (8) Summer (C) Fatt (0) SpringMUINWES Auxiliary Verbs PART® Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. HM we oh © omePART@ Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1 4B) ©) 2. the ) © 3. (A) ® fer (a) ay ©) ) ® se unt? @PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. Where is this conversation taking place? (A) Inacar (8) Ona tus—— (C} in an airport (D) Ina bus station What time is the next bus? (a) 11:00-— (8) 11:30 (O) 11:15 (8) 12:00 Which stand does the woman need to go to? (A) Eleven (8) Thirteen — (©) Fifteen (0) Seventeen Where is this conversation probably taking place? (A) Ina supermarket — (8) In the street (©) On the phone (0) On the radio Which of the following is true? (A) The speakers have never mei belore. (@) The speakers are good friends. (C) The speakers went to the same elementary school, ~~ (O) The man works with the woman When did the man and woman last meet? (A) Last week (B) Many years ago (C) They have not met betore. (0) Last monthPART®@ Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. What does the manager want to do? (A) Go to the meeting (8) Leave (C) Save electricity — (0) Thank Julie 2. What should Julie turn off? (A) The printer, photoCopier, and igh (8) The computer and printer (C) The printer and lights (0) The photocopier and lights 3. Who left the copier on fast night? (A) The boss (8) Julie (C) Someone in the office _— (0) The janitor 4. Where is this announcement taking place? (A) Ona plane (8) Inacar (©) Atan airport (0) On a boat—___ 5. How many islands will the group visit today? (A) One (8) Two (C) Three (O) More than four 6. What will the guests do on Aruba Island? (A) Go shopping (B) Eat at nice restaurants (C) Go tothe beach ——— (0) Take a bus unit 2 ePART® Incomplete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 1. 3. He Is brushing up on his English so that ing may - «a better job (A) getting (B) got (C) gets Diget Although the doctor recommended that he ~---- go to work for three days, he went to work today (A) must not ert (C) does not (D) did not He for i. (A) got (B) can get sGrSbuld have gotten (0) can't get - the pasition if he had applied his term paper by the end of next week, prsuomit (8) submits (C) submitted (D) has submitted unit 2 . The baby Wanting to break the ice, he asked her, “+ you like some vote?” (A) Do (8) Can 48) Would (D) Goule be hungry, because he just had some milk (A) isn't Bhan (©) may not (0) doesn't He doesn’t want anything to drink, so he ~~ be thirsty (A) not (8) doesn't (©) is not Dy must not You had -- leave now; rush hour traffic has probably already started exnorernor— (B) not better (C) not to better (D) better to nottennis with his students 9. Usually, he ~ atter school (A) plays. ——— (B) used to play (©) played ©) play 10. You haver't finished your report yet, 2 (A) do you (®) did you (C) have yo; (0) haven't you 411, Itwas ++ cold for the children to play outside without coats (A) 80 (8) very Hee Lia 12. |had to an errand for my mother. ArT (8) take (C) have (0) send 13. 14, 15, WV ,0u work hard, you ~ in what yoo are doing (A) will = (B) ought {C) couldn't (0) could have Let's start now, (A) don't (©) wil (©) force (0) shall —~ AAI the documents should be submitted -- five o'clock tomorrow. (A) by @) 0 (c) on (0) withPART® Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following email To: benmerry@ jju.com From; Sarah Subject: Supplies Ben, | —--+- not had enough time to check the supplies. | am really sorry about this. Gan you take 1. (A) am Ba (C) was (0) didn't ‘look and let me know what we need to order? There is a list that you ~--—- use to help you. 2. (A) had (B) had to (©) dia (0) can | You will find it in the thitd drawer of my desk. } do not know how fong it will take you, but | —--- really sorry to ask you to do it by yourself. | owe you a big favor. 3. (A) would be | erm (C) wit be (0) had been Thanks, | SarahQuestions 4 through 6 are based on the following memo. Memo For: Michaet Caller: Elizabeth Tel no. 283-7883 Hi Mike, Elizabeth called at about 10:30 this morning. She has to cancel the appointment you made for this afternoon. There was a fire in her office building last night, and they ---—-- had to shut the 4. (A) had (8) has 4G) nave (0) having whole building. There was a lot of damage. She said it take about a week to repair 5. (A) might ——_ (8) shalt (©) ai (©) won't everything, but she can meet you tomorrow, i you don't mind meeting here instead of at her office. She —--- like you to call her back as soon as possible. 6. (A) will (8) would (©) could (0) might Cheers, Tara = @PART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question, Questions 1 and 2 are based on the following reading. ‘Crazy Sam’s End of the Year Computer Sale! Is your old computer just not good enough any more? No problem! Crazy Sams has just the solution for you! Stop into our store on the corner of Fourth and Central and you'll find desktop PCs for $599 EE Drover included}. On the go? Need a laptop? Laptops range front$799 up to | $1299. And semember, all of Crazy Sam’s computers come with a full range | of office software like word processing programs and spreadsheets to get you | started. So what are you waiting for? Come into Crazy St’ today and kiss your old computer goodbye! 1. How much does the most expensive 2. What kind vf program is a spreadshee!? _Sosklop compuiereest (A) Mathematics program (A) 8599 BpOtteecotwate— (6) $799 (C) Game Aereress— (0) Cominunications program (0) $1299 @ oneQuestions 3 through 5 are based on the following coupon, ——————SSS===_—n 25% Discount Coupon ‘The Minton Corporation appreciates your recent purchase of office supplies through our Internet superstore. To show our appreciation, we would like to offer you this coupon for 25% off your next purchase. This covers all office supplies on our website, including paper clips, paper, waiting utensils, and staplers. To redeem this offer, simply enter the special offer code 3]X7781 at the time of your next purchase Note: this offer is only valid on purchases of $50 or more, 3. Where can this coupon be used? 5. Which of the following materials is NOT (A) In stores mentioned? (8) Online (A) Staplers (C) At the post office (8) Paper clips (0) 8y catalog (C) Computer supplies. (0) Writing supplies 4. What is the minimum purchase required to redeemthe-coupon? (A) $25 {87850 (©) set (©) $100 unit 2 9Questions 6 through 10 are based on the following memo and sign fo Memo To: All Leisure Services Local Directors From: Derek Gray, New Town Leisure Center ctor ) Re: Tennis promotion Date: April 10" We are trying to increase use of our tennis couits ane facilities. At the moment, many of our courts are hardly ever used/If we want to maintain government funding, we need to show that there really is a demand for these facilities. | am planning on displaying the following poster in every loca! leisure center. Before ! send it to the printers, could you take a look and give me your comments and suggestions? Do you think anything should be changed or added? Many thanks, Derek Gray TENNIS FOR ALL! Tennis continues to be one of the most pepular sports all over theworle~ One of the main attractions of this sport is that it can be played by people of all ages, young and old. Although tennis has a reputation for being an expensive sport, it doesn’t have to be. A good racket can cost only $40 and a can of balls only $2.00, But where to play? Sure there are fancy private clubs that cost $190 a month, but why not try one of the many public parks and leisure centers which offer tennis courts free of charge and lessons for a very reasonable price? Contact your local leisure center director for information on how you can get involved in this exciting sport! EA una6, What is the purpose of this memo and sign? (A) To encourage peepté To use public tennis courts (@) To show the cost of the local tennis, clubs: {C) To promote a new tennis club {D) To ask for government funding 7. How is tennis usually categorized? (A) Complicated = SS (8) Boring (C) Expensive —— (0) Affordable 8. Who can play this sport? (A) Young people (8) Middle aged people (©) Old people Oy Peonie otal ges 10. Where is it expensive to play tennis? (A) Parks (8) Private clubs (©) Tournaments (0) Schools Who is Derek Gray? (A) A tennis player (8) A tennis club owner (©) The manager ofa sports corte (0) A film director Unit 2 9RET casicct-verb ageaemene oe PART® Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. 9 unsPART@ Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. fa? ar 3. A) 4. (A) 5 pr (A) (8) (8) (8) By (8) © (c) (Cc) © ©) ©) (B) (ce) (D) Unit 3 eoPART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Where ave the speakers? (A) On an island (©) Ata pharmacy — (C) Outside (0) Atan auto shop 2. What is the woman looking for? “Ar weaae (B) Tissues (C) Aswim suit“ (D) A place to wash her hands 3. Where are the tissues? (A) On the counter (8) On the second shelf —— (©) Under the aspirin (D) In the comer 4. Who prepared the paperwork? (A) The woman (8) The man (C) The main offico~ (0) The secretary 5. Where is the paperwork now? (A) itis being reviewed. (B) The lawyer has it, — (C) itis on the secretary's desk (©) itis at the main office. 6. Which of the following is true? (A) The paperwork was full of mistakes, {B) ‘The woman lost the paperwork. (C) The paperwork arrived late. (0) The paperwork was very goog @ vowsPART® Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Which activity does Ann NOT do? (A) Sing (8) Play the piano (C) Keep pete— (D) Cook 2. What does Ann have more than fifty of? (A) Songs (B) Favorite recipes (Greookbooks (0) Garden tools, 3, When does Ann sing and play the piano? (A) Alter dinner IB) Oa-helidaye—— (C) In the moming (0) Every day 4, What problem was the man having? (A) He couldn't change his password. (8) The telephone was not warking (C) His computer shut down. (0) He could not connect to the Internet 5, What did the man forget? (A) His moder (8) His phone line (C) His access number (Q)- His password 6. Why did the man give up trying yesterday? (A) He had to leave for work (8) His phone didn't work. (C) He did't have change for a phone call (0) He hates waitingPART® Incompiete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 1 - cais as faithful as dogs? 5. The captain,{together with his crew (A) Bo members, + struggling to control (8) Is the ship. Ye (C) Am (A) was. +epAre {B) were {C) has AO} bocomes_ 2, Mathematics ------ the study of numbers, quantities, or shapes. (A) be 6. Each of our products guaranteed ars for sixty days. {C} are (A) will (D) was (B) tobe te (0) are 3. Each book unique illustrations. (A) have Bphas 7. Anumber of researchers (C) having to attond the conference, (0) haves (A) be (8) is {1cpare— {D) become 4. The people ~~ lining up to get on the train (A) is (eats 8. Two thirds of fang) aoa (Chae been sold. 1D) is being (A) is (B) are Chee (0) have9. Not only the teacher but the students ‘opposed to the new uniforms. (A) is fae (C) will (0) is being 40. Three hours —----- too short a time for Us to talk about this matter. is (B) are (C) takes (D) take (A) offer AB) make— (C) work (0) do eK 12-Ae st have missed the train; otherwise, he ——- arrived by now. (A) has (8) have (C) had Ah world have 13. There were plenty of people who black. (A) was wear (B) was wearing (C) wearing 40) were wearng— 14. He is earning ten dollars an hour, which - not a small amount of money. (A) be (8) tobe 4ers— (D) are a doctor. 15, His daughter is married ~ (a) with (8) by (©) for HePART@ Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 ere based on the following note. Monica, Mr. Evans from Evans Pies called earlier. He said they ----- made the pumpkin pies you 1. Abhas \ Bree (Cis | (D) are | ordered for the Thanksgiving party. They are réady for you to pick up this afternoon. He said that —---- might be possible 10 deliver them if you can call him before 3:30. 2 A he | LBLibey— - err (0) we There ----- no delivery | aetrrare @) is (C) were {0) have it you choose that option. Mr. Evans is also going to give you free paper plates and napkins as a special gift, His number is 883-0238, @ vowsQuestions 4 through 6 are based on the following merno. Memo To: Dave, Brian, and Gwen From: Helen Re: Magazine subscriptions Date: January 22" W's time to renew subscriptions to the company magazine. As you three ~ 4. (Adis eras (C) nad (0) was the subscriptions | callectots for your department, 'd like to ask you to start talking to the others in your office and - 5. (A) sees (8) seem {C)-see~ (0) says over 300 employees reading the magazine, The Head Office wants to increase this by 10%. ‘There is a $100 bonus for the person who ------- the most subscriptions, 6. (A) sell eset (©) did sell (0) has to sell if you can get any new subscribers. You did a great job last year, and we now havePART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question, Questions 1 and 2 are based on the following notice. Returns Policy = | Chafeton Camera Supplies welcomes the return of any of our products Ty days of purchase In order to receive a full refund, you must bring your receipt. Returns without a receipt can only be exchanged for store credit. | Important: Al! returns must be accompanied by the factory packaging | and in perfect condition. Returns will not be accented for any products | that were damaged by the customer. 1. How quickly must customers bring 2. What kinds of returns are NOT accepted? products back to the store? (A) Products damaged-by-he customer 1A Milithiss sbieay-days (8) Camera products {B) In periect condition {C) Items without an accompanying (C) Without a receipt receipt {D) Thirty days before (D) Unused items PanQuestions 3 through 5 are based on the following le ter. nar ee see an es tt ee ma To: Lou Barlow From: J. Mascis Re: Printer Toner Cartridges Date: December 8 Dear Mr. Barlow, Although we have never formally met, I have been working in your company for over eight years in the printing department. I would like to call your attention to the fact that there is a new resource for printer toner cartridges. Currently, we are spending aboutS15 (or black toner cartridges and $25-or color cartridges. This is because wy em directly from the manufacturer. However, | feta iassns ‘ler who can.supply us with unlimited black have recently fo cartridges for o1 ch and color cartridges for $2.50 each. If you are interested, perhaps we could talk about thisin more detail at your convenience. Sincerely, J. Mascis Print Shop Manager | 3. What is the relationship between Mr. 5. Who can supply the company with Barlow and Mr. Mascis? inexpensive supplies? (A) They are family. (A) The manufacturer-— (B) They are good friends, (C) They work in different companies. FA friend of Mr. Mascis (0) They work in the same company-— (0) A local store 4. How much is the company currently spending on color tener cartridges? AY St (B) $1.50 (©) $25 (0) $2.50re based on the following announcement and fax. 1 Job announcement | | Orbitron Technologies is now in the process of hiring thiry new systems engineers. | || This expanding company, located in Golden Oaks, California, will pay each new i| | | employee o minimum of $45,000 4 year Jup to $75,000, depending on qualifications} i systems engineering from on accredited university and have a minimum of two-three i | | | 1 rears of experience in the field. Please send « current resumé by mail or FAX to Dr. | | John Papleck by December 15°. and ollers two weeks of vacation time per year. Applicants must hold a degree in | i To: Dr. John Poplack From: Alex Fenwood Fax #: 02-992-2006 Date: December 5* Dear Dr. Poplack, a week's Golden Oaks Times. | have been working as an engineer for the past g four years, | gradnated from the University of California, Davis with an honors degree in systems engineering. lam sending you a copy of my resumé and the names and telephone numbers of three references, My current employer says he would be very happy ro recommend me and is available for discussion of my work. i § Thank you for your time. Sincerely, § 9 Tam very interested in the position of systems engineer advertised in this e ; Alex Fenwood @ Unies6. How much expatience should preferred candidates have? (A) Less than two years (8) More than three years Ate Tweet more-years—— (D) At least three years. 7. Where must qualified candidates have a degree from? (A) An American university —8rArreesrodited university. (C) A technical college (D) Any engineering school 8. What is the maximum salary possible? (A) $30,000 (8) $45,000 (4$25,000 (0) $80,000 9. How often is the Gold published? (A) Daily ‘16}-Once_a week _ (C) Once a month (0) Annually es 10. Which of the following is NOT true? (A) Mr. Fenwood has four years experience. (BL Mr _Fenuced's-omployerknows he is looking for a new job. _{C)-Mr. Fenwood has a bad relationship with his current employer. (D) Mr. Fenwood attended a university in California.Uli Verb Form and Tenses _ mee PART@ Picture Description Listen and chouse the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. 2. @ 6 (© © “™ & © ©PART@® Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. (A) (A) “ (A) A) ) 8) 8) (8) ) © ©) © (c) (C). vnits @PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Why is the woman upset? (A) She doesn’t ike Mary (B) Her desk drawer is disorganized, (©) She has misplaced a phone number (0) She is late for her meeting. ‘What does the man think about the woman? (A) She is well organized. (B) She needs to be better organized (©) She has some good ideas, (0) She is hardworking, 3. What does tne man suggest? (A) Keeping a notebook (8) Calling Mary (C) Going for lunch (D) Looking under her desk 4. What is Amy's job? (A) Professor (8) Musician (C) Secretary (0) Librarian 5. When does the man need the report? (A) Tomorrow (B) This afternoon (C) In an hour (D) Next week 6. What will Amy do with the report? (A) Type it (8) Write it (©) Fax it (0) Mail it @ onesPART®@ Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. What is the person selling? (A) Calendars (B) Catalogs (©) Shoes (0) Desks For how long can this product be enjoyed? (A) Many years (B) One year (C) Until next month (0) Today 3. How many different sizes does the product come in? (A) Avariety (B) Two: (©) Four (D) One for each customer 4. Why were commuters delayed this morning? (A) Police investigations (B) Blocked trattic (C) Late workers (0) Aire 5. What caused the problem? (A) An overturned truck (B) Police (C) Animats (0) Residents of Riverdale. 6. What was one cause of the accident? (A) lee (8) Fog (©) Poor driving skills (0) Speeding Unit 4 9PART® Incomplete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. i. He usually -—-- the bus to work, but this morning he took the train instead. eta (8) took (C) has taken (0) had taken 2. We will leave the moment he (A) arrive Braves (C) will arive (0) has arrived 3. | wish my mother (A) is (B) be (C) had been (Oper with me now, 4. He asked me, "When project?” (A) you finished (®) have you finished (C) aid you finish (0) has you finished the 5. a lot of him lately. | know he is Sill as athletic as he used to be. (a) see (8) will see Aerie sean (D) had seen 6. My conlact at the conference wasn't exactly a stranger; { > her two or three times before. (A) meet (B) will meet (C) have met B).had met worried. Is something wrong? (B}-seem- (8) seems, {C) are seeming (0) are seemed J += out of the window when { saw him step out of the house. (A) look, (8) looked 7S HWaslosking— (0) had tooked9. When I asked him how long he had been waiting, he said, “I've been waiting —~--- four o'clock.” (A) from (8) for —ersince— (2) during 10. | thought | had sent the letter two weeks rage ©) vetore (C) since (©) from 11. His —-~ of the market was not as detailed as | expected (A) analyze -@)-analysis — (C) analytic (©) analyst 12. Would you tke to ~ (A) put (B) see AOLiake- (0) puit off your coat? 18. As soon as he leave. (A) get (8) to get (©) will got ready, they will 14. Ithe on time, everything will be OK. (A) will come (B) shall come (©) come _Dycomes 15, | did nothing, but had to describe -—--- detail what | had seen (A) at (@) with Ache (0) 0 unit 4 °oPART@ Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank, ‘Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following memo. Memo To: All checkout operators | From: Systems Operations Re: New cash desks We are pleased to inform you that the new cash desks and cash handiing system will be introduced on May 5°. We ----- waiting for delivery of the new cash desks since March. The 1. (A) had (8) were —(C)have-boon (0) would have been delivery ~----- because of shipping problems, but now everything is ready to go. We will hold | 2. (A) delayed (C) were delayed (0) is delaying a training workshop for all checkout staff on April 30%. Staff will be paid for the workshop and attendance is mandatory. The new system should cut down checkout processing time. | According to trials, it ------ handling cash much easier and more secure. | SA TmaKes \ (B) will have made (©) making (0) make | We are looking forward to this exciting new change. @Y unin sQuestions 4 through 6 are based on the following information. Please note the new staff canteen opening hours. Due to a lack of demand, the hours The change will come into effect next week, 4, (A) willl have been reduced (B)-haue- been reduced (C) had been reduced (D) reduced Breakfast time has been shortened. The canteen will now open at 7:30 a.m. and olose at 9:30 ‘a.m. The cantzen will remain closed from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Lunch ~~~ served until StArwas— (8) were Cwill be (0) has been 2:00 p.m. The canteen will no longer serve hot drinks and snacks in the afternoon. However, there is a new vending machine by the elevator on the 3° floor and another on the 5* floor. | Staff members ~-—-- these at any time. | 6. (A) could be using (8) might have used 1O)-mayuse (D) are usingPART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question. Questions 1 2nd 2 are based on the following article Washington, D.C. Investigators have recently found that some insurance companies are using ‘unethical techniques to charge life insurance policy owners more money, The methor: blood pressure tests. As part of routine life insurance policy applications, applicants must take a blood pyessure test. But some companics administer the test wih an armband that is too tight for the client. This tight armband raises the likelihood of a high blood pressure * — seading, ultimately resuliing in a higher monthly premium payment for > theclient. If you believe that you have had a similar experience, please call + your local Better Business Bureau and file a complaint. ——eoeeee 1. According to the article, what are blood 2. Accerding to the article, what should pressure tests necessary fr? peop affected by this experience do? (A) Paying higher oremiums aries anoint (B) Client routines (8) Geta bigger armband {C) Making complaints (C) Call the police (0) Life insurance applications (D) Cancel their policy @ umesQuestions 3 through 5 are based on the following advertisement. , (Sale | Ever dream of owning your own satellite TV system? Now's yout _ S chance! Dudley's Dishes is pleased to offer a free satollite-dlish, free receiver, and free professional installation for new customers on the satellite network, Just sign up for any program costing $21.99 orabovea > ; month and commit to a offe-year Fontract, and we'll have your system =| installed in two days. This deal is too good to miss. We offer programming | In many different languages, such as English, Spanish, Chinese, and | Italian. Call us today for programming packages and details. 3. What kind of equipment does the sale include? (a) Tvs (8) Computers (C}-Setetitetistes— (0) Sound systems 4, How long a commitment must a customer make? (A) Two years 1B}-One-year— (C) Two days (0) Four months ae 5, Which of the following is NOT free? (A) Chinese program package (8) Instatiation (©) Satelite dish (0) Television receiverQuestions 6 through 10 are bared on the following schedule and email. a a Datac ~~ Important Calendar Dates | \ | I DSTI orca ruesoar _weovesoay _nwmsnay | | ea 3 a 71 | \ | ee | i | - eer | | I joa | I | | —--|--4 _| | | 7 ie eg 90 | | - meciing i Bm 6a | | Annual softball | Hl ome Tournament | I | To: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] From: [email protected] Subject: August Calendar Date: july 19 Thave been asked to inform you of some changes to the summer events calendar, 1 would like to ask you to add these changes to the calendar posted in your offices, and to be suce to announce them at your monthly sales meeting at che end of this month, + have attached a copy of the original calendar, but fam afraid you will have to mark the changes for yourselves. ‘The firsr change is to the date of visit from the Japan-Amecica Society. This has been postponed for a week and will happen the following Wednesday instead. Next, the annual softball rournament was marked incorrectly as Thursday and Friday, the 25 and 26". It will be held, as always, on the fourth Friday and Saturday of August. In other words, the 26" and 27, Finally, the meeting on August 31* is canceled. Thanks for noting the changes. Jason Potter6. How often are the sales meetings 9. What will happen on the fourth Monday scheduled? in August? (A) Monthly (A; A softball tournament (8) Bimonthly (8) A staif meeting (C) Biannually 4C)_An office holiday (D) Annually (0) A sales meeting 7. What date will the Japan-America Society 10. Which event has been canceled? visit the office? (A) A sporting event (Ab August 3# (8) The president's birthday (B) August 10" (ep sates mecting_ (C) August 17" (D) All the events in August (0) August 24” 8. How long does the sporting event last? (A) One day (8) Two days— (C) Three days (D) All day aes Unit 4 eParticipial PART® Picture Description Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.a (8) (Or 5. “ 2 ©) © PART@ Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1. (8) ©) 2 (A) (8) er 24 8) cr 4. (A) 8 (c) 5. ey (8) (Cc) vnts @PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Who is the woman calling for? (A) The man (8) The director {C) An extension (0) The project maeager 2. Who does the woman speak to? (A) The-operaror— (®) The project mane ger (C) Her co-worker (0) The director 3. What is the woman going to do? (A) Cancel an appointment (B) Call again the same day-—~ {C) Call back tomorrow (D) Wait for a phone call 4 Why is the woman making this call? (A) To make an appointment ——~ {Bj To cancel an appointment (©) To rake a complaint (D) To ask for a favor What kid of business is the wontan calling? (A) A depanment store (@) A doctor's office (C) Ahair salon (0) An insurance company 8. Which of the following times is possible for the woman? (A) This morning (B) Tomorrow morning (©) Friday at 4:00 p.m. (0) Tomorrow attemoon at 3:00 p.m. @ owsPART® Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Where is this message given? (A) Ata copy shop. (B). On the Intemet (C) Ina hotel — {D) On the third floor 2. What are the hours of operation of this service? (A) Until 2:00 (B) All day and all night (C) Several hours a day (0) 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 3. Who can help guests who need additional assistance? (A) The clerk (B) The manager — (C) The secretary (D) Another guest 4. Who is the man describing? (A) His wite (B) Lincoln. ~ (C) His daughter (D) A new idea 5. What is Rosa's current job? (A) Care (8) Dentist (C) Microbiotogist (®) Company manager 6. In which of the following does Rosa NOT have experience? (A) Dentistry (B) Research (C) Microbiology 48} Retail Sarees uns @PART® Incomplete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence, 1. We are all tired of his (A) bore (B) t0 bore epboring (0) bored - speech (A) murder (8) to murder (C) murdering 8 pmortere+ 3. He couldn't make hinseft ~ students. (A) understand (B) to understand (C) understanding (DLundersinod by his 4. Drivers welcomed the (A) fal (8) to fall +eHating (0) fe 5. People in large cities do not know the pleasure of fe in the country. (A) live (8) to live ving (0) lived Children up in the country are generally healthy. (A) bring (8) to bring (©) bringing 4DL.brought to leave early, he sat close to the door. (A) Want 48 itanting~ (C) Wanted (0) To want loudly, all the boys got hoarse {A} Shout (8)-Sheuting (©) Shouted (0) To shout9. They will eave tomorrow morning, weather ~ (A) permit BE pecmiing— (©) permitted () to permit 10. Utterly the climbers fell asleep at once, (A) exhaust (B) exhausting (er exnansted (D) to exhaust 11, He is ----- out of employment (A) regrettable {BL tagrottaly— (©) regretful (D) with regret 42. Where can | (A) transport —(B)_transter (C) transmit (0) transparent to Line Three? 13. Once in a while, | have my shoes - (A) shine (B) shone (Q)shired— (0) shinning 14. Some of the criminals were arrested (C) crossed (0) crossing reckless decision. (A) with ey Tor (C) at {D) duringPARTG@ Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following notice. | Greenwoods Department Store would like its Hallowean Coffee Day! We are serving 4 (A) announcing | (8) announcement | (C) to announce (©) announcer free coffee and pumpkin snacks on the 10° floor all day on October 31°. Al customers are invited to visit the Halloween counter to ------ a coupon for a free cup of coffee and a snack. 2. (A) pick (B) pick up (©) drop (9) drop off ‘Our complimentary snacks include a wide range of cookies and cakes. The offer is limited to ‘one coupon ~---~ person, so please don’t take more than your share 3. (A) to (©) per (©) ona (0) by Let's enjoy the day and make sure there is plenty to go \ound.Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following information. Warning Have you checked your gas pipes? When was the last time you had the gas connection and valves in your home checked by a professional? Every year, hundreds of unnecessary fires ------ when faulty valves start to 4, (A) occurrence (8) occurred (C) occur (0) concur leak. Last year, thirty-two people died from the fumes of escaping gases as they slept. You think your home is safe, but think again. It only takes five minutes to do a check. Those 5. (A) have to (8) might (©) wouldn't (0) shoutd are five very important minutes. Call the Gas Safety Board today to ~~~ an appointment. 6. (A) reserve (8) make (©) order | (©) call | Your family will thank you. units @PART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question, Questions 1_and 2 aze based on the following advertisement. | Open House presented by | Vaughan Company Realtors ' i | Saturday, 2:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. | Welcome to 1906 Saturn Court! | This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home is ready for your family | Features include a new roof, a new hot water heater, a new air conditioning | | | unit a landscaped patio, and a newly remodeled dining room. | | Local schools are Madson Elementary, Eisenhower Middle School, and | | | | Lexington High School List price: $120,000 1. Which of the following is NOT new? 2. What is the name of the school for young (A) Water heater children? (8) Dining room (A) Madson {C) Patio (®) Eisenhower {D) Air conditioning (C) Lexington (D) Saturn CourtQuestions 3 through 5 are based on the following letter. AV Ann rv 8 Dear Mr, Daedalus, Thank you for your interest in Caribbean Cruises. As you probably know, our cruise ships offer the ultimate in comfort and travel experience for every client. Our four-day package includes stops at three different Caribbean islands, full meal and drink service, and an optional dating service for single passengers. Learn more about the history and culture of each island as you explore each one with a knowledgeable tour guide. Once back aboard the ship, you will have the chance to make some of the handicrafts you saw on the island in our special crafts classes. Please contact one of our friendly sales agents today to book your next cruise with Caribbean Cruises. We are sure we offer the best value for mid-size cruise liners. AAR Sincerely, Jenna Robertson Travel Consultant AAA AAA AAAI and 3. What kind of information is in this letter? 5. How many islands will the cruise visit? (A) Winter recreation information. (A) One (8) Historical information (8) Three (©) Tour information (C) Four (0) Ship information (0) Five 4, Who may be interested in the optional dating service? (A) Travel consultants (8) Tour guides (C) Sales agents (D) Single passengers Unit 5 ©Questions 6 through 10 are based on the following emails. Aree thee eee EE OEE EER neE Rid tht bbe tttot ee To: Holiday Hotel From: Morris Knowles Subject: Check-out policy Date: November 4 2006 Dear sir, 1 recently made an online reservation, but [ have just realized that 1 do not know your check-out policy. I would like to leave around lunch time. In fact, i plin to have a tonchtime business meeting in the hotel restaurant before leaving. I really don't want to carry my bags with me during the meeting. Is it possible to check oot at around 2:00 p.m. Sincerly, Morris Knowles { | F t : t t } i eerstenestaneereteeetetetteel Neve teeteeeretteeee eRe Rae eae T pene To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Subject: Re: Check-out policy Date: November 5 2006 Dear Mr, Knowles, Here is a copy of our check-out policy. Holiday Hotel Check-out Procedure ‘Thank you for staying at Holiday Hotel. We hop you have enjoyed your stay. Please note that check-out time is 11:00 am. If you have pre-paid for your room, simply leave your key on the dresser and have a nice day. If you have not pre-paid, you may pay the receptionist by check or credit card in the hotel lobby If you need assistance, you may dial the hotel secretary on extension 61. I'm afraid you will need to leave your room by our check-out tim of 11:00 a.m. However, we would be happy to store your luggage at the front desk | while you conduct your meeting.6. What time does Mr. Knowles hope to check out? (A) 11:00 am. (8) 11:00 p.m. (C) 12:00 p.m. (D) 2:00 p.m. 7. What will Mr. Knowles do before leaving the hotel? (A) Make an online reservation (8) Have a business meeting (C) Make an important phone call (D) Apply for a job 8, Where can olients pay for their stay? (A) In the room (8) In the lobby (©) On the phone (0) On the dresser 9, Who can a client call for assistance? (A) The bellhop {B) The receptionist (C) The secretary (0) The manager 10. What should Mr. Knowles do with his luggage? (A) Leave it in his room (8) Leave it at the front desk (C) Take it to the restaurant (©) Leave it in the lobby& : : ; 4 7 US) Comparatives and Superlatives PART® Picture Description usten and choose the statement that best describes v/hat you see in the picture. (Ay (8B) (EC) (D) “A & (dD) @ one) @) (©) (©) 5. ) 8) (€) (©) PART@ Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1. (A) (8) (c) 2. (A) (8) (©) 3. (A) ®) c) 4. (A) (B) (c) 5. (A) (8) (c) vite @PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. What are the man and woman discussing? (A) Pians for after a conference (B) Their summer vacation (C) Tours {D) Their boss 2. What does the man suggest at first? (A) Staying for an extra day (8) Missing the conference (©) Leaving early (D) Taking a week's vacation 3. What will they do afterwards? (4) Go to a museum (8) Leave New York (C) Goto an art gallery (0) Take a tour 4. Why did Mr. Morrison telephone the woman? (A) To interview her (@) To fire her (©) To offer her a job (D) To wish her a nice day 5. When will the new employee begin to work? (A) Next week (B) Today (C) The first of the month (0) In January 6. When will the wornan finish her present job? (A) Yesterday (B) Today (©) Tomorrow (D) At the end of this weekPART® Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. What is Mr. West's occupation? (A) Musician (8) Poet (C) Actor (0) Madet 2. How long has Mr. West been in the business? (A) Forty-three years (8) Five years (©) Fourteen years (0) One year 3. What has Mr. West written for movies? (A) Screen plays (8) Soundtracks (C) Scripts (D) Two songs 4, When did the fire start? (A) Three hours ago (8) Yesterday evening (C) Last week {D) This afternoon 5. What should residents of the area do? (A) Control the fire (8) Turn off their radios (C) Evacuate the area (©) Cai the police 6. What caused the fire? (A) A cigarette (8) A storm {C) An explosion (0) A campfirePART® Incomplete Sentences Chocse the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 1. The situation is likely to become than we expected it would be. (A) much bad (B) much worse (©) very ad (D) very worse 2. The director is not as particular about the project he used to be. (A) so (B) than (C) as (0) that 3. Of the two games, no one thought the previous one was ~~ exciting game. (A) more (B) the best (€} most (0) the more 4. Though he was handsome man she had ever met, Caroline wouldn't go out with him on a date, (A) the more (8) more (C) best (D) the most EA uns 5. Ofall the presidential aides, they say he has the ~----- powerful voice in decision-making, (A) much more (8) more than (C) most (0) best 6. Policans are said to be the ~ reliable people in the world; nevertheless, there are always some people who seek such a career. (A) less (8) least (C) more (0) worst 7. Mary is the --—- of the four girls who tried out for the baseball team, (A) tallest (B) taller (C) most tal (0) more taller 8 Prior -—-—-- starting the toumament, they shook hands and promised to play fair (A) to (8) than (C) as (0) before9. According to a survey, the size of a man’s eyes is generally a bit smalles than (A) a woman's (B) those of a woman (C) that of a woman (D) that of a woman's ( « « ( 10. Though he earns ------ much money as | do, he always says he nuns short of money, (A) as twice (8) twice as (C) so twice (0) twice so 11. If it weighs to pay extra, (A) over (8) more (©) up (D) upward 16 kilograms, you have 12. It was so quiet that you could a pin drop. (A) almost (8) most (©) more First 13, 14, 15. (D) utmost He is better than his brother at got (A) more (8) far (C) very (0) so Charles was years. (a) old (B) as old (©) older {D) senior than his brother by two They were (A) about (B) on (C) with, (0) in to leave when | arrived.PART@ Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following letter. Kelly's Curtains | 1-2 High Street ' Tel: 0132 774-772 I | | | Dear Mr. Singh, Thank you for your order. Unfortunately, we do not have - --~ of the fabric you wanted, You | 4. (A) plenty i | (8) enough (©) many | (0) need | | chose one of our designs, and the supplier has no plaris fo make any More because of } 2. (A) less popular | | (8) popular | } (C). most popular | | (©) the poputer | more designs. You will find most of them are -~---- than the one you wanted. 3. (A) cheap | (8) the cheap (C) the cheapest (0) cheaper | the lack of demand, You can place a new order for a different fabric if you like. We have many | | Let me know your decision. Sincerely, Kelly BestQuestions 4 through 6 are based on the following advertisement. (0) the fitter Want to get in shape? Need to lose weight? Just want to be -----? More and more people 4, (A) most fit () fittest (©) fitter are concerned with their health and fitness, At the Fit for All Gym, we are offering discounts for new members. We have equipment and the best instructors in town. All our instructors | 5. (A) the new ) (B) the newest « « (C) the most new (D) the newer are fully qualified. They will be happy to help. In fact, Fit for All Gym instructors were rated ‘gym workers in a recent magazine survey. 6. (A) the best friendly (8) the friendlier (©) the friendliest (D) the friendlyPART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the following schedule. - ~ | Fall Registration Schedule Registration catalogs will be available on July 5". You can find your registration date »y looking for the first letter of your last name and department below. Registration begins on July 7" at 8:00 a.m. — Department: Medical/Law Last name Date | Graduate (all) July 7 | | Undergraduate HOOACE July 8 | Fel July 9 i] J-N July 10 i o-S July 11 i T-Z July 12 L =r = oceans hcreccealeneeveatieremaardarcocrelsaas 4. According ta the calendar, what is the 9. Ifan undergraduate has a last name first day for registration? beginning with the letter "P,” what day (A) July 5 can he or she register? (©) July? (A) sly 7 (C) July 12 (8) July 8 (0) June 7 (©) July 14 (D) July 12Questions 3 through 5 are based on the following article. | Jason Avery has been a professional comedian for over fifteen years. Ashe says, |) "its not easy to make people laugh every night, As a comedian, you have to || keep inventing new jokes all the time to keep the public happy.” Obviously, Mr. ||) Avery has been very successful doing this. He has appeared on many popular | | television shows and has been a guest of the President at special ceremonies. || Avery's most recent works, in addition to television shows, have been several | popular movies and cable broadcast comedy programs. He also frequently donates his time to charity events to help raise money for children in need. The most rewarding part of his job, Avery says, is 10 see people smile. As Avery says, | "It’s a hard job, but someone has to do it!" | 3. What is Avery's occupation? 5. What does Avery like best about his job? (A) Actor (A) Helping others (8) Broadcaster (8) Seeing peopie smile (©) Comedian (©) Being famous {D) Donor (0) Meeting the President 4, Who benefits trom Avery's charity performances? (A) Politicians (8) Senior citizens (C) Acting students (D) Children Unit 6 6Juestions 6 through 10 are based on the following advertisernent and email. BOO MAGMA O Phases nooo Guitar Lessons offering guitar lessons for students at all levels. Sandra’s expertise is in Spanish and folk guitar styles. She is also well educated in classical guitar but is able to help students with almost any genre. Sandra is a professional musician and has over ten years’ teaching experience. Prices start at $40 an © hour, and the lessons are offered in her Santa Fe studio. Call 980-4323 for + more information or email [email protected]. © Sandsa Cooper, the legendary guitarist from the Four Corners area, is now c fmanaas DOCS E Eee See See ee ee Ee Re To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Subject: Guitar lessons Dear Sandra, | am interested in learning to play the guitar. | already own a guitar and took lessons for six months, about three years ago. Unfortunately, ! had an accident and broke my arm. | could not use it for a very long time, but now | am better and want to start the guitar again. | would like to study with you twice a week. | am free every morning except Thursday, and on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons. | work in the evenings. | look forward to hearing from you Louise Merrifield Unit 6 at | | | | 46. Which of the following relates to Sandra's best ability? (A) Rock and roll (8) Spanish music (C) Classical music (0) All genres 7. Where can a student receive lessons? (A) At school (B) In Sandra's studio (C) Athome (0) Anywhere 8. How long has Sandra been teaching guitar? (A) More than a decade (8) Four years (©) Ten months (0) Forty years 9. Why did Louise stop taking lessons? (A) She broke her guitar. (8) Her teacher had an accident. (C) She broke her arm. (D) She got bored 10. Which of the following times could Louise attend a guitar lesson? (A) 10:00 a.m. Thursday (B) 3:00 p.m, Monday (C) 7:00 p.m. Thursday (D) 2:00 p.m. Tuesday Unit 6 @egation PART® Picture Description Listen and chuose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture. (ay p © © 2. 4 @ & © “A 6 © OPART@ Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1 B 2 A) + 3 (A) BR 4) ® 5. AK @) (©) ©) (©) eo (c) unt? @PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each question. 1. Why is Mr. Sato worried? (A) He lost his credit cart— (8) He is going to Chicago. {C} His check is missing. (D) His desk drawer won't open, 2. Which of the following is NOT true? (A) Mr. Sato will stay in Chicago overnight (8) Mr. Sato will use his credit card in Chicago. (©) The woman is going to Chicaga— (0) The woman is probably Mr. Sato's secretary. 3, What does the woman suggest? (A) Making a reservation (8) Looking in his watlet (C) Calling the credit card company (0) Looking in his drawer— 4. Where is this conversation taking place? (A) Ina store in the country (8) Ina store in a big city— (C) Ina store in a small town (2) In a train station 5. What are they talking about? (A) High prices (8) The boy (©) Good deals (0) Selling shirts 6. What does the woman think about city life? (A) It would great to live in the city (8) It would be too costiy— (C) There are some great shirts (0) ttis 100 noisy. © vuesPART@ Short Talks 1. What is the T-156? (A) A cell phone— (B) An organizer (C) Acalendar (0) An address book 2. How much does this product cost? (A) 186 dollars, (8) About 200 dollars — (C) Under 100 dotiars (0) More than 200 dollars 3. What does NOT come with the T-1567 (A) A phone (8) Acalendar (©) A camcorder (0) An organizer fen and choose the best answer to each question. 4. What sport is quickly growing? (A) Bicycling (8) Skateboarding— (C) Extinction (0) Handbalt 5. What are opening across America? (A) New parks (8) Popular clubs (C) Sports bars (D) Skateboard storés 6. In which industry is skateboarding important? (A) Leisure (8) Music (©) Entertainment (0) Fashion —PARTC: Incomplete Sentences Choose the word cr phrase that best completes the sentence. 1. what else to do, he stayed calm and did nothing as asked (4) Not knowing (8) No knowing (C) Not known (O} Not know 2. Most people say there is —---- such thing as ghosts, but some still believe in them, (A) no (8) not (C) ever {D) none 3. John continued 10 tell lies, though his, father had told him ------ do so. (A) to not (8) to never (©) not to {D) no to 4, He was strongly criticized for shown up at the conference on time (A) having no (8) having not (©) no having {D) not having @ vnnz 5, Nobody was allowed to see him at time during the meeting. (A) the (8) some (C) any (D)a 6. As was exnected, we got there without difficulty, (A) so (8) many (C) any (®) some 7. Would you ike more cottee? Feel free to ask us for anything you want, (A) lots, (8) some (C) litle (D) much 8. | ---- hardly complete the task in a month: it takes at least four months for that kind of work. (a) can (8) could (©) can't (0) couldn't9. Since they did not find ---—- further 43, There is no —-—~ for tomorcaw. Why evidence, the case Is now considered don't we go to the movies? closed, (A) assign (A) any (B) assigned (8) some of (G) assignment (©) no (0) assigning (0) many 14. Never ~---- dreamed of such a wonderful 10. Not only —--~ his vision, but he was day as this! left scarred by the accident as well (a) tid (A) did he lose (8) Ihave (B) he lost (C) have | (©) lost he (D) did (D) he did lose 18, Whether or not we play is dependent 41. They do not — - the weather. (A) frequent (8) go (©) drop {D) cali on bars any longer 12, He was —---- and so nad difficulty getting a job at the art store, (A) color-blind (8) color-blinded (©) color-blindness (0) color-biinding vn? @PART® Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each blank. ‘Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following memo. | Memo | To: Ait employees | From: Personnel | Re: Uniform | Date: March 27° | Please note that serving uniforms must be worn at all times. You | 4. (A) might \ (8) will | (©) may not | serve customers in (0) have to | ordinary clothes under any circumstances. We are a professional restaurant, and it is most important that all our staff are ~~ alike. Also, we will not tolerate dirty uniforms. Everyone is 2. (A) wearing {B) dressed (C) clothing | {0} took ‘issued two complete sets of uniforms. if you do not have these, please ask the Supplies center {or additional items. If you are not wearing a complete, clean uniform, you ----- be allowed to 3. (A) will | (8) don't | (C) won't (0) didn't work. Thank you for your time.Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following infc'mation. We are sorry to inform you that the 9:02 a.m. bus from Bedford Mall to Glen Street will - run. As there are usually very few people on this bus, we have decided to cancel it until 4. (A) continue (8) sooner (C) no longer (0) not longer further notice. Please understand that we are not doing this to inconvenience you. In fact, this is a step to save you money. The cost of running unpopular routes adds to overall ticket prices. We would love to be able to offer you all the routes, all the time, but sadly we are just - to. Hopefully, we will be starting a new route that passes through both Bedford Mall and 5. (A) don't (B) didn't (C) not able (D) couldn't be able Glen Street, though as yet that remains undecided. If anyone has —--- questions about this 6. (A) lots (a (©) any (0) few matter, please contact the Valley Buses area manager. unr @PART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question. Questions 1_and 2 are based on the following notice. SEE EEE SEES EEEEBRETEDE [EEE EERE EERSTE REECE) To: All library employees From: Management Subject: Elevators Please note that elevators one and two will be out of service today due to monthly maintenance. Stairs on the east end of the building can be used for access to floors one-three. Elevators three and four, with access to the basement and parking garage, will still be in service. All elevators will be in 5) regular working order tomorrow. k | 8 i EE SET STA SF REE SS EP 1. Which elevators ate NOT working? 2. What areas of the building do elevators (A) One and three three and four service? (B) One and two (A) Floors 1-3. (C) Three and four (8) The east end of the building (0) Two and three (C) The cateteria and break room {D) The garage and basementQuestions 3 through 5 are based on the following fern. Office supply inventory form On the last day of each month, all employees are responsible for taking an inventory of the remaining supplies in their area. These inventories will be used to make purchases of supplies for the coming month. On the list below, please indicate how many of each you have remaining in your area: Boxes of paper clips Rubber bands Pencils Boxes of staples White out Reams of copy paper Toner cartridges Pens [black] Pens (red) Pens (blue) Notepads 3. When must employees record their Which of the following has several inventory? entries on the list? (A) Daily (A) Copy paper (8) Weekly (B) Notepads (©) Twice a month (C) Pens (0) Monthy (0) Rubber bands 4. Which of the following is NOT on the inventory form? (A) CDs (8) Paper (C) Pencils (0) TonerQuestions 6 through 10 are based on the following emails. To: registration @fee.acos From: [email protected] Subject: Free courses, Date: Augast 3 2006 Dear sir, 1 work in the Foothills Community College canteen, and I recently heard about free courses offered by the college. Is it ue that all full-time staffcan apply lor these courses? I have been ‘working here since the middle of June, arid [am very interested in studying, Please send me further information about these courses and the application process ‘Thank you for your assistance. Sally Day To: Sallyday @tinynet.com | From: registration @fec.ae.us L Subject: Re: Free courses Tate: August 4 2006 Dear Sally, Here is our free course online i Foothills Community College is now pleased to offer five college courses to all of its full-time staff and faculty. Funding for these courses has heen provided by the State of Oregon and is available to all full-time staff and faculty who have been working at the college for at least three months. To register for classes: 1. Obtain a class request from the department secretary. 2. Make sure your classes do not interfere with your normal work schedule, formation brochure: 3. Present your selections to your supervisor and obtain his or her signature, | 4. Register for your classes online through the college website 5. When you are asked for payment method, enter your departmental code. Your confirmation for registration will be sent to your email account within one working day.6. Why did Sally send an email to the ‘community college? (A) She wants a job in the canteen, (8) She wants to find out about degree programs. (C) She wants to find out about free programs (D) She wants to complain about fees. 7. Which of the following is NOT true? (A) Sally is eligib’e for the courses. (8) Sally is a community college employee. (C) Oniy full-time staff and faculty can take free courses. (0) Confirmations are sent by email 8. How can a person register for classes? (A) On the telephone (8) In the department (©) By mail (0) Online 10. According to the second step, what must applicants do? (A) Talk to the supervisor (B) Pay for the classes (C) Check their work schedule {D) Confirm their registration What must applicants receive from their supervisors? (A) A signature (8) Permission (C) Payment information (0) A class schedulePART® Picture Description Pronouns and Determiners Lisien and choose the statement that hest describes what you see in the picture. 2 “a ® @ © © omePART® Questions and Responses Listen to the questions and choose the best answer. 1 2 3. a) (A) (A) (A) (A) BE (©) ar ) e) ser 8) © ®) oe units @ 1PART® Short Conversations Listen and choose the best answer to each quest 1. What does the woman want to do? (A) Go to the warehouse (B) Look for a chair (C) Leave the store 0) Buy a number of chairs 2, How many chairs are availabe in total? (A) One (B) Two. (C) Three tor Pour 3. What will the woman do next? ¢ her address (B) Leave the store (C) Cancel her order (D) Look for another item 4. How is the weather today? (A) Beautiful (B) Dovighttul er Ferriste (0) Chilly 5. What does the wornan want to do this afternoon? (A) Finish a report Go hiking (C) Go shopping (D) Check the weather report 6. What does the man suggest? (A) Going to the mall (8) Taking a walk iS Hiaehnga tome (0) Staying home (oePART@ Short Talks Listen and choose the best answer to each question. What is Grandma's? (A) An old woman (B) A band (C) A restaurant (D) A music supply store 7 2. When is Grandma's open? (A) Monday-Saturday (8) Monday-Friday (CyBvery day (0) Only weekends 3. What does Grandma's sell? (A) Guitars (8) Band instruments (©) Pianos (0) Allof the aboyet 4. What is Mr. Jenson’s new position? (A) Supervisor (8) Director (C) Sales manager (0) Office assistant 5. What is NOT a qualty of Mr. Jenson’s? (A) Attention to detail {(C) Innovative ideas (0) Approachable manner 6. Which of the following positions has Mr. Jenson NOT held? (A) Director of human resources {B) Supervisor of communications (©) Sales manager tor ceSPART@ Incomplete Sentences Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. 1. He seems to have cut morning. (A) him (8) himselt (C) his (0) he 2. When | sew her last night, she was talking to ------ loudly, (A) themselves, (B) hers (C) herselt (0) she 3. As far as I know, he doesn’t have friends. (A) much (8) many (Cj quite a ttle {D) another parties were satistied with the contract terms. (A) Either (8) One (C) Both (©) Any @ ome shaving this Some metals are magnatic and -----+ aren't (A) other (8) another (C) others (0) others metals Sorry to say, anything that you've been looking for. (A) much (8) many (©) either (0) neither book contains Alarge into the river. (A) tot (8) number (C) amount (0) plenty of sewage was dumped Let's wait for ----- ten minutes, (A) more (B) another (C) an amount of (0) every9. Ofall the cars displayed here, this one uses the —-—- gas. (A) few (8) fewer (©) less (0) least 10. There were too - to solve ina day. problems for us (A) many 8) little (C) much (2) small 11. We stayed ~ (A) wake (8) waken (©) to wake (0) awake all night. 12, Let's be and accept his offer. (A) really (B) realism (C) realistic (0) realized 13, 14. 15. Despite its importance, only ~ people altended the general meeting. (A) few 8) litle (©) atew (0) alte - three weeks, we go to the movies. (A) Each (8) All (C) Every (0) Any He was found guilty ~ illegal drugs. (A) with (8) in (C) from (0) of -- possessingPART@ Incomplete Texts Choose the best word or phrase for each bfank. Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following fax. | To: Max Debeni Fax #: 878-9993 | From: Mike Souza Fax #: 990-2005 | Max, | The books that you ordered are ready for collection. have heen checked over, and there 1 Ayit | (8) Thoir (©) They | (0) Them | are no printing errors this time. Molly sends you her apologies about the first print run. She | should have checked the original, but ~---- did not. The files were sent to the printer, and he 2. (A) it {B) she (©) ner (0) hers did not know thet there was a mistake on the front cover. We are very embarrassed about error and hope you will continue to work with Us in the future 3. (A) ours (8) our (©) we're () us Regards, MikeQuestions 4 through 6 are based on the following information. Product Proposals | We are once again looking for a new and exciting toy to produce for the holiday market. This year, at last, we are holding a company contest to try to find the best idea. If you have a great idea, and you think ------ will be the toy that all the kids want this year, 4. (A) theirs (B) you (C) they (D) yours submit your idea. Prizes will be awarded to two employees ------- ideas are chosen. The winners 5. (A) that (8) whose (C) its (D) what will also have the chance to supervise production of ——- toys. 6. (A) its (B) they're (©) their (D) them So get thinking and give us your ideas!PART@ Reading Comprehension Choose the best answer to each question. Questions 1 and 2 are based on the following articie. erica einen : Easterly News Wire Service Minneapolis, Minnesota Lake Street Middle Schoo! will begin its fall fundraiser today. Boys and girls = © from Lake Street Middle School will be selling candy and raffle tickets for = = their annual trip to Washington, 0.C. Candy is $1 and raffle ticiets are $2. © © There will be four winning raffle ticket numbers. Each winning number will = % be awarded a gift certificate to Maplewood Mall for $25. Please try to support = = our middle school boys and girls so they can make a visit to our nation’s £ © capital and learn about the country’s history first-hand. i bere ERE EHEC EE HE IR HII a A ER 1. How many winning tickets will be drawn? Where wil the children visit? (A) One (A) A histotic place (8) Two (8) The midale school (©) Four (C) An amusement park {D) Twenty-five {0) A local shopping mall @ wnsQuestions 3 through 5 are based on the following letter. Limited Car Manufacturing Company 1 Highway Circle Harristown, Indiana To: Stephen Jenson, Comfort Ride Seating Company Dear Mr, Jenson: It has come to our attention that your production of car seats for our latest car has decreased. As we previously discussed in our agceement, your company needs to produce 1,000 seats per month in order for us to stay on schedule Exic White, the production director, was also informed of this demand. Currently, only 800 seats per month are being manufactured. This decrease in production is causing some serious problems for our company. We must talle about this issue immediately. If your company cannot meet the production quantity specified, we will be forced to look for another company. Please contact us as soon as possible. Sincerely, Janet Henderson Production Manager 3. Which of the following best describes 5. By how much has the production been the nature of this letter? reduced? (A) Congratulatory (A) 200 seats (8) Pessimistic (B) 800 seats (C) Jovial (©) 1,000 seats, (D) Complaining {D) 1,800 seats 4. Who wrote this letter? (A) Eric White (B) Janet Henderson (C) Mr. Jenson (D) The production directorQuestions 6 through 10 are based on the following sign and email. Valley Arcs and Crafts Show Friday; March 15-Saturday, March 16 Hours: 9: Location: Price: Free tate Tair Grounds, Miguel Garcia Room Come see local artists present their latest paintings, drawings, and handicrafts, Many items will be on sale at reasonable prices. You will also have the opportunity 10 meet the artists and talk about their lacese creations, Featured attist Janela Hampton will also be signing copies of her latest book of drawings and paintings for all interested customers. Ms, Hampton's newest work was inspired by her teavels in Central and South America, We are still accepting applications. If you are a local artist who would like to have a display a the show, email [email protected] by March 1", stating what kind of wark you do, Hope to see you there! To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Subject: Arts show Date: February 26 2006 Hi, Tam a local artist who produces hand-painted clay pottery. I would love to have a stand at the Valley Arts and Crafts Show. I wanted to get a stand last year, but | applied outside the application period. I really hope chat lam in time this year, How muuch is the cost for artists who have a stand? There is no price on the posters, so I ‘was wondering if ie was free. I hope so, but even if there is a charge, { still want to display. Please let me know. Many thanks. Amanda Wallace |