Full Test No. 08

PART 1 – PICTURE DESCRIPTION

QUESTIONS 1 – 10

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PART 2 – QUESTIONS & RESPONSES

QUESTIONS 11 – 25

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QUESTION 26-40

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PART 3 – SHORT CONVERSATIONS

QUESTIONS 41 – 55

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41. What are the speakers discussing?

42. Why is the woman going to south London?

43. How will the woman travel?

QUESTIONS 44 – 46

44. What are the speakers talking about?

45. According to the woman, what is the most pleasant season in Silver City?

46. When did the man move to Silver City?

QUESTIONS 47 – 49

47. Who is the woman?

48. What does the man ask about yearly fees?

49. What is a benefit of the Golden Plan account?

QUESTIONS 50 – 52

50. Why is the man meeting with the woman?

51. What does the woman say about the man?

52. Who does the company want to hire?

QUESTIONS 53 – 55

53. What are the speakers talking about?

54. What was the woman most likely doing at 8:00 this morning?

55. Why does the man like “Eye on the Nation”?

QUESTIONS 56 – 70

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56. What problem are the speakers discussing?

57. When were the products shipped?

58. What information does the woman provide?

QUESTIONS 59 – 61

59. Why did the woman contact the man?

60. Who is supposed to send a fax message?

61. What will probably happen next?

QUESTIONS 62 – 64

62. Who most likely are the speakers?

63. Why are the speakers searching for a hotel?

64. Where will the speakers go next?

QUESTIONS 65 – 67

65. Why must they reschedule the meeting?

66. When will the meeting be held?

67. Who will give the presentation?

QUESTIONS 68 – 70

68. What seems to be the problem?

69. How long does the woman think the warranty period should be?

70. What does the man intend to do?

PART 4 – SHORT TALKS

QUESTIONS 71 – 85

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71. Where does this announcement probably take place?

72. What will happen after five hours?

73. What does the speaker ask listeners to do?

QUESTIONS 74 – 76

74. Who is the speaker addressing?

75. What can be found on the website?

QUESTIONS 77 – 79

77. Who most likely is the speaker?

78. What is being discussed?

79. What will the listeners hear next?

QUESTIONS 80 – 82

80. What is the purpose of this message?

82. Which number takes callers to Mr. Drake’s voicemail?

QUESTIONS 83 – 85

83. Why is this talk being given?

84. Where is Ms. Rothman?

85. Why did Ms. Rothman decide to leave her current position?

QUESTIONS 86 – 100

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86. For what is the fair being held?

87. What guarantee does Mr. Lawrie make?

88. What does Mr. Lawrie urge listeners to do?

QUESTIONS 89 – 91

89. What is being advertised?

90. According to the advertisement, which activity is available?

91. What does the advertisement say about Snowy Mountain Resort?

QUESTIONS 92 – 94

92. What problem is being announced?

93. When was the truck model released?

94. What are listeners expected to do?

QUESTIONS 95 – 97:

95. What is the speaker introducing?

96. Who is the intended audience for this advertisement?

97. What should a user do before speaking into the product?

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98. Who will be a guest speaker at the event?

99.  What is this announcement mainly about?

100. What does the speaker say about the event?

PART 5 – INCOMPLETE SENTENCES

QUESTIONS 101 – 140:

101. New employees who have chosen to work at our overseas offices will be assigned to either London ——- Geneva

102. Please remember to include your —- at the end of the contract agreement, which you should submit no later than August 20th

103. Every 4 weeks, the manager —— a member of the accounting department to assess the company’s spending for the month.

104. Mr. Yanti has —– that the second floor copier be used until the maintenance crew fixes the copy machine on the first floor.

105. Travel Trends is one of America’s most popular international travel magazines, with —– in more than 60 different countries worldwide.

106. Clients who contract Jettison Associates are guaranteed to receive ——- advertising advice when developing a campaign for a new product.

107. In a press conference last Thursday, Plymouth Mutual Funds announced it would be opening a new branch —— located next to the Royal Insurance Building.

108. Because of her experience, Ms. Urso is likely to be chosen for the Chief Financial Officer position, although ____ it is still quite great.

109. Over 2 hundred people waited outside the toy store for as long as 12 hours to —– the lastest version of the company’s toy.

110. In an effort to improve its public image, Newline Media has started to distribute books and magazines made —— out of recycled paper.

111. ____ the international shipping service had been introduced by the distribution department, ther number of orders began increasing by nearly 200 every week.

112. Mrs. Turnover decided to work on the business plan by —— before asking her business associates for their opinions about the financial goals of the new company.

113. In his seminar on personal finances, Mr.Garney recommended that people start increasing their wealth by ——- in low-risk business enterprises.

114. Thomas Thoreau was picked to lead the committee ——- the difficult process of choosing the right candidate to fill the Executive Editor position.

115. The director —— misspelled the name of one of the company’s most important clients in the company newsletter, which was published last month.

116. Mr. Hutchinson would like all of the members of the advertising department ____ late on Friday to finish the ad campaign for the new product.

117. Making eye contact with the people you are addressing during an important meeting is a highly recommended——-.

118. Johnson Motors promises not to make any drastic repairs —– the consent of the automobile’s owner.

119. Please inform Mr. Rogan that the final outline for next month’s issue of International Real Estate is due by noon today—– that the editors can look it over before the weekend.

120. Should you encounter a problem with your computer, please contact our technical support team which is available 24 hours a day —– the year.

121. All staff members should read over the —— for better research and and development standards and submit their comments before the end of the week.

122. The express shipping service you requested is currently —— for the products that you ordered,  but we would be happy to ship the items through regulay mail.

123. Poter shoes announced to the public that it —– all of its current production facilities.

124. They plan to change internet service providers because Bing Communications has been ——– late in sending repairmen to fix connection problems.

125. According to the company’s most recent market survey on consumer spending habits, more people prefer to buy —– books online than from a bookstore.

126. Flexicom Inc. will probably have to fix the broken conveyor belt immediately if it hopes to —– the majority of the orders before the end of the month.

127. All clerks in the department store are required to request ——- to complete the customer satisfaction survey after they have purchased merchandise.

128. As soon as your request is processed and the transaction is ——-, the ATM will print a receipt, which you should keep in case the bank has made an error.

129. All Speedy Hamburger franchises are required  to replace cooking oil ——- with unused oil from specifed containers

130. Houses in the exclusive Watershed Community usually stay on the —— for no more than 1 or 2 months before they are sold.

131. Since the executives at Huntington Inc. expect their employees to work long hours, they provide —– offices that are equipped with the most comfortable office furniture.

132. —– to prevent indentity theft, all bank customers are required to enter a special security code before they access their account online.

133. HRF Medical Supplies is proud to have been chosen for the contract and it looks forward to a —- beneficial business relationship with Gilcrest Hospital.

134. Anyone who is not completely satisfied with their purchase has 30 days to request a refund of —–.

135. The editor revised the article because a coulpe of sentences in it were to ____

136. Mr.Lewis arrived late to his daughter’s birthday party —– he had left work an hour earlier than usual.

137. Mr. Trolley’s explanation of the company’s projected plans to downsize appears to have been —- by reporters for the Associated Press.

138. Florence Inc.’s strength lies in its reputation for reliable distribution services and —- the company always highlights the efficiency of its shipping department.

139. Plans have been discussed —- the renovation of the Charleston Public Library, located across from the municipal building downtown.

140. Employees of FRT Business Consultants conduct a thorough investigation of their clients’s annual earnings and expenditures before choosing an ____ financial  strategy.

PART 6 – INCOMPLETE TEXTS

Questions 141-143 refer to the following letter.

March 23

Lois Montgomery

Fun for Less Toys

23 Brighton Rd.

Memphis , TN

Dear Mrs. Montgomery,

I am responding to the ad for the Creative Director position which was posted on your company website last week . I have taken the liberty of including a copy of my resume. As the attached resume ____, I have extensive work experience in the toy industry.

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To give you a better idea of my character and personality, I have also included a list ——— three of my most recent employers . Do not hesitate to get in touch with any of

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the employers I provided on the list. ——— will undoubtedly agree that I am a diligent and hardworking individual, who works well with others, and excels in a fast-paced , high-pressure work environment. I am excited by the opportunities your company presents and look forward to meeting with you. If you have any further questions , please feel free to contact me.

Regards, Melanie Jenson

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Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter.

Welcome to the Fine Diner’s of America Premium Diner Club (FDA). The FDA appreciates your continued support and the ____ of your FDA membership.

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Enclosed with this letter is your new Premium Diner Club card, as well as a brochure highlighting all of the services you can enjoy as a card holder. We recommend you review the name and address on your card to ensure that it is correct before using it.  If you notice an error with the personal information we provided, please fill out the form attached to the bottom of the brochure, and submit it at your convenience. The necessary alterations can —— be made at the Members Only section of our company website

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To access this section, just enter the last 3 digits of your card number, and enter the security code you chose when you applied for the card. Again, we would like to thank you for your loyal patronage and hope you ____ to enjoy San Francisco’s only dining club for many years to come

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Questions 147-149 refer to the following article.

An excellent approach to building your own business is to first start with something you are passionate about. This is ____ Fryeburg Decorators began just ten years ago.

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Jennifer Fryeburg, the genius behind Fryeburg Decorators, became determined to own her own home decorating business when she realized how much she enjoyed helping her friends decorate their new homes. Initially, she worked from her house with just a computer, telephone, and fax machine and ____ two years had enough business to buy her own office building downtown.

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“I used to spend hundreds of dollars to decorate my home” says Ms. Fryeburg. “Now my expensive hobby is ____ me money.”

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Questions 150-152 refer to the following article .

September 4 Beijing – The Chinese Modern Art Society announced yesterday that it plans to host the annual World Art Exhibition at the Beijing Art Museum on November 24-26. The decision on the venue for the event ____ by Song Lu Xun, founder of CMAS.

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To promote global awareness , the exhibition will feature paintings, sculptures , and photographs by budding artists from over seventy-five different countries . Each piece will include an explanation of the style, accompanied ____ a description of the artist’s personal history.

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The CMAS has even invited Alberto Chevere, the well-known artist and social activist from Uruguay, to speak at the opening ceremony and provide a short presentation on the history of Modern Art. To attend the event, just go to the CMAS website at http://www.modernart.com and reserve your tickets online . Purchasing tickets before the end of September is ____, due to the fact that most of the tickets for last year’s event were sold out more than a month before the event was held.

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PART 7: READING COMPREHENSION

Questions 153-155 refer to the email.

From: Sarah Martin

To: Marketing Staff

Cc: Publishing Department

Subject: Double-sided printing

Hello Everyone,

We recently discovered that photocopying papers on both sides causes the machine to jam, so we kindly ask all staff members not to photocopy items on both sides. To continue our environmentally friendly office regulations, blue recycling bins have been placed next to all copying machines.

Please remember to place all used paper into these bins to avoid clutter around the photocopying machine. Although these are new guidelines, please try your best to follow them to the best of your ability. Most importantly , do not leave confidential papers lying around the photocopying station: place them in the yellow bin next to the door .

Your cooperation is appreciated .

Sarah Martin

153.  What problem is discussed in the email?

154. What does Sarah request that employees do?

155.  Why does Sarah express her gratitude towards the employees?

Questions 156-157 refer to the following information.

Fleetwood Hair Care

Your response could be worth $250

The Fleetwood Hair Care company strives to provide only the highest quality products for your hair. To ensure our success, we want to know what you most want and need when it comes to shampoos , conditioners and styling products. Please fill out the simple survey attached to this message, and mail it to the address provided. For your convenience ,we ‘ve included a self-addressed stamped envelope so no postage is necessary.

As soon as your response has been received, your name will be entered into our sweepstakes database: five lucky winners will receive a set of our latest hair care products. The grand prize winner will receive a gift card worth $250.

All surveys must be received by May 25 . Thanks again for your time.

Regards,

Katherine Williams

Customer Relations Director

156.  What is the point of this message?

157.  What will be given to customers?

Questions 158-159 refer to the following advertisement.

Employment Exhibition

Picket Travel

Picket Travel is looking for experienced travel agents and will be hosting an employment exhibition on Friday, April 15, from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. The event will be held at the Picket Travel Executive Office in Seattle. To be eligible for the specified positions, you must:

–        Be available to work some weekends and all national holidays

–        Be 25 years or older and have at least a university degree

–        Be willing to work overseas

–        Be an excellent verbal communicator

–        Be efficient and able to multi-task

–        Be a team player who enjoys working with others

Picket Travel offers all new employees two weeks of paid vacation per year, medical and dental coverage , and year-end bonuses. Plus, the company will pay for employees to attend educational events and business conferences .

If you ‘re interested in pursuing a career with Picket Travel , submit your resume and a job application (available at the exhibition) to the Human Resources booth, which will be located at the entrance of the exhibition. Successful applicants will be contacted by phone for an interview .

If chosen for a position, you will be asked to attend a training event at our offices in London, England. Upon finishing the three week training course , you will be relocated to either Sydney or Auckland.

158.  What is NOT mentioned as a requirement for the position?

159.  Where will the training program for new employees be held?

Questions 160-162 refer to the following advertisement.

Synergy Online Banking

Access your Synergy Bank account from anywhere in the world!

Synergy Bank is proud to introduce its latest service : Internet Banking. Access your account 24 hours a day, seven days a week , wherever you have an internet connection! Here are just a few of the options available to you with Synergy Online Banking:

– Log into your account and view current balances in your savings or checking account

– View an easy-to-read, printable version of all your account transactions

– Quickly transfer money from one account to another

– Make payments online for all your bills

– Update your name and address by completing the form online

Save even MORE time by signing up for our exclusive Synergy Home Banking service ($5.95/month) . With this service , you’ll be able to easily:

– Ask to receive Synergy Bank’s email newsletter, which outlines new products and services, and offers the latest financial advice

– Have unlimited access to our Financial Resources section, which has all the information you need to choose the right financial plan for you and your loved ones , and an online calculator to plan monthly budgets and calculate upcoming bills.

To make banking easy, set up your Synergy Bank online services today!

If you currently hold a Synergy Bank account, then just visit our website at http://www.synergybank.com and click on the ‘Online Banking Set-Up’

160.  What is NOT mentioned as an advantage of Synergy Online Banking?

161. How can customers notify the bank about changes to personal information?

162.  What does this advertisement  emphasize about the services?

Questions 163-164 refer to the following memo.

Hendrich Production Company

Date: June 30

To : Frank Polka

From: Paul Masterson

Re: Budget Proposal Information (Confidential)

It was great that you could attend last Thursday ‘s meeting. I was pleased that we were able to reach an agreement on how to cut back our expenditures on film equipment. Since this plan will result in at least a $3,000 reduction in spending, I am confident that our Financial Director, Tim Robinson, is going to approve our budget proposal at next Monday’s meeting. Please remember to meet me in my office twenty minutes before the meeting to go over our final proposal speech.

163.  What solution does the memo mention?

164.  What is Tim Robinson likely to do at next Monday’s meeting?

Questions 165-168 refer to the following  letter.

Illustrious Travel

222 Robins St.

Trent , NJ 04958

1-800-435-5678

Mrs. Cynthia Burns

45 Fort St.

Trent , NJ 04958

Customer ID Number: 09584567

August 24

Dear Mrs. Burns,

Enclosed with this letter are the tickets for your flight to Barcelona on September 14.  Due to new security regulations, we recommend that you arrive at the airport no less than two hours before your flight. Please remember to take your travel itinerary, and the travel insurance card, which we have also included with this letter. As you requested , we charged your credit card for the total amount for the flight and tour arrangements. You will notice that you were charged an additional $150 for the special ‘Vegetarian Only’ option you requested for your meals at the hotel. If you have any further questions, or would like to make changes to your current itinerary , please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely ,

Laurie Rosemont

165.  Who probably wrote this letter?

166.  According to the letter, what will take place on September 14?

167. What is NOT enclosed with the letter?

168.  Why was Mrs. Burns charged an additional fee?

Questions 169-173 refer to the following letter.

Fibertron Industries

November 16

Mr. Robert Orsonian

Director of Research and Development

Smithson Software

Buenos Aires , Argentina

Dear Mr. Orsonian

Thank you very much for sending me the information about the Software Development conference, which will be held from December 14 to 17 in Buenos Aires. Unfortunately , I have another commitment to present a project proposal to some important clients on the 15th of December in New York and will not be able to attend the conference . Because I feel that this event will be extremely informative , I have chosen to send four researchers from the R&D department in my place.

I will be registering them for the second day’s lecture series , as most of the lectures on the first day cover topics that do not pertain to our current business. In short , my colleagues will be attending the conference from December 15 to 17.

After I have received a confirmation of the exact lectures my colleagues will be attending, I will give you a call to discuss the possibility of working with your Technology Department on our latest security software project (Project SC-15). If possible , I feel it would be appropriate to schedule a meeting between our R & D team and your technology developers.

I wish you the best of luck on your introductory speech , and look forward to receiving the conference catalogue outlining everything that will happen over the four days.

Sincerely ,

Phillip Redner

Software Development Division

Fibertron Industries

Tokyo , Japan

169.  What does the letter imply about Mr. Orsonian?

170. The word “commitment” in paragraph 1 line 3 is closest in meaning to:

171. What does Mr. Redner suggest in his letter?

172. When will Mr. Orsonian probably deliver his speech?

173.  How will Mr. Redner receive details of the conference?

Questions 174-177 refer to the following article.

Dubai, Jan. 14- JAK Technology announced yesterday that Wilson Ferris has been chosen to replace Fredrick Turner as the Senior Director of Finances. His new job responsibilities will include managing the finance department, developing budget plans, analyzing expenditures, and projecting future earnings. With more than fifteen years of experience in the finance industry, Mr. Ferris has a proven record of managing corporate finances and leading large teams of talented people. According to the president of JAK Technology, Bob Goldberg, Mr.Ferris will undoubtedly add value to the company by strengthening its role as the world ‘s top distributor of accounting software for large corporations.

Before coming to JAK Technology, Ferris was the Assistant Director of Finances at Languatec Inc., a company renowned for its popular foreign language education software. While with Languatec Inc., he was responsible for developing a progressive financial plan that saved the company millions of dollars – boosting its market value by 25 percent. Following a successful five years at Languatec, Ferris left to start his own business, Smart Consultants Inc., where he offered savvy financial advice to numerous high profile corporations, such as Blooming Investments.

174.  What is Wilson Ferris best known for?

175.  What kind of service does JAK Technology provide?

176.  What is mentioned about Ferris’ work at Languatec?

177. Which company was established by Mr. Ferris?

Questions 178-180 refer to the following information .

Peace Valley Resort

Guest Information

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Peace Valley Resort, the only hotel in the Bay Area that caters exclusively to international business executives . Our reception desk is staffed with individuals who speak French, Spanish, German, Japanese and Mandarin. Every room comes with a wireless Internet connection , and we offer a reduced rate for international phone calls. There is also a conference room, and a computer lab with computers , fax machines and copying machines .

To make the most of all our facilities and services , we recommend that you read this pamphlet thoroughly . For more information on local restaurants , entertainment venues and museums , consult the ‘Guide to Bay Area Life,’ which is located in the drawer of your night stand . We sincerely hope that you enjoy your stay ; if you need any help, or would like to make a reservation for meals or tours, please contact Reception at extension 002.

Table of Contents

Page 1 -Welcome Message from the Manager of Peace Valley Resort

Page 2- Map of Resort’s Facilities

Page 4 – List of Hotel Regulations

Page 6 – Outline of Peace Valley Resort Services

Page 10 – Menu for the Peace Valley Resort Gourmet Cafe

178.  What service is NOT discussed in the information?

179.  Where can people find out more about restaurants in the area?

180.  What information is provided on pages 2-3 of the pamphlet?

Questions 181-185 refer to the following email and press release.

From: Margaret Hopey

To: All journalists

Subject: Press release details

Hello all,

I wanted to inform everyone of the final details for the press release our company, Salisbury Media, will be launching next week . Many of you probably already know that Salisbury Media decided to make some changes to its current management structure , and has spent the last six months searching for someone to fill the Executive Director of Marketing position. Well, after many hours of reading resumes and interviewing candidates, the Human Resources Department has finally made its decision. The candidate’s name and details of his professional history will be released on January 2, 2007. Anyone who has questions or comments about the decision should contact the Director of Human Resources at 1-678-954-6789 . Thanks for your attention.

Margaret Hopey

Director of Public Relations

Salisbury Media

Philadelphia, Jan. 2-Salisbury Media announced today that Gregory Heights has been chosen for the Executive Director of Marketing position. His predecessor, Nicholas Knowles , resigned from the position after deciding to start his own consultant agency, the Radcliff Corp. Heights is a seasoned veteran of the publishing industry, and has a history of implementing successful marketing strategies. Prior to receiving thi s prestigious position , Mr. Heights was the Associate Director of Marketing at Plymouth Inc., the second largest distributor of mobile phones in the country .

While at Plymouth Inc., Mr. Heights took on the task of creating the marketing campaign for the company ‘s popular GST-5 cell phone, which made the company over 20 million dollars in just under twelve months. Heights also worked for Geyser Industries, where he was the assistant to the Marketing Director. According to James Watts, the man in charge of the department that was responsible for hiring Mr. Heights, “Based on his track record of success, and easy-going attitude Gregory Heights is the perfect candidate for this position.” Mr. Watts also added that Mr. Heights is the only candidate interviewed that had significant international experience. For more information on Salisbury Media’s newest team member, visit its website.

181.  Why did Margaret Hopey write the email?