Full Test No. 09

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. Where is the woman going today?

42. What time is the flight?

43. Where will they meet?

QUESTIONS 44 – 46

44. When is the date of the conference?

45. What is the problem?

46. Who most likely is going to make the presentation in New York?

QUESTIONS 47 – 49

47. Why is the man relieved?

48. Where did Henry work before?

49. What will happen next Monday?

QUESTIONS 50 – 52

50. Where   is the  conversation   most  likely  taking place?

51. What does the man complain about?

52. What can be inferred about the woman?

QUESTIONS 53 – 55

53. What are they talking about?

54. Accord ing to the man, what did his friend recently do?

55. When did the man graduate from college?

QUESTIONS 56 – 70

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56. Where most likely is the conversation taking place?

57. Why did Mr. Brown call?

58. According to Dave, where will the truck driver first go?

QUESTIONS 59 – 61

59. What is the man doing?

60. What happened to the man’s old computer?

61. What does the woman say about the laptops?

QUESTIONS 62 – 64

62. What led to the decision made by the boss?

63. Who got the position?

64. According to the woman , why did Ms. Simpson drop out of the race?

QUESTIONS 65 – 67

65. How will they get to the city?

66. When will they meet Mr. Johnson?

67.  Why didn’t Mr. Johnson go on the trip?

QUESTIONS 68 – 70

68. What are they discussing?

69. According to the man, who does he think is a good person to lead the project?

70. What can be inferred about Joe?

PART 4 – SHORT TALKS

QUESTIONS 71 – 85

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71. According to the speaker, what is the current road condition of Highway 7?

72. What does the speaker advise the motorists to do?

73. When will the next update be aired?

QUESTIONS 74 – 76

74. Who is the intended audience of this announcement?

75. Where will the meeting  take place.

QUESTIONS 77 – 79

77. What will they most likely do at the Orchid Cafe?

78. What does the speaker  imply about the day?

79. What will they do next?

QUESTIONS 80 – 82

80. Who most likely is the speaker?

82. Why does the speaker NOT want the listeners to reveal themselves?

QUESTIONS 83 – 85

83. What is the purpose of the talk?

84. What took place yesterday?

85. How will they change the course of action?

QUESTIONS 86 – 100

(File audio sau dùng cho câu 86-100)

86. Who most likely is giving the talk?

87. What is mentioned about the day’s special?

88. How is the chicken dish prepared?

QUESTIONS 89 – 91

89. What is the listener being asked to do?

90. What should Mr. Anderson do if he has any queries?

91. Where is the conversation taking place?

QUESTIONS 92 – 94

92. Why is Mr. Reid being delayed?

93. When is Mr. Reid expected to arrive in New York?

94. What does the caller request from Mr. Stokes?

QUESTIONS 95 – 97:

95. When is Tracy expected to arrive?

96. What does the speaker advise those living along the shoreline to do?

97. When will the next update air?

QUESTIONS 98 – 100:

98. According to the report, how many hours are some kids in India work ing in a day?

99. How are some poor families making a living?

100. What does the study reveal?

PART 5 – INCOMPLETE SENTENCES

QUESTIONS 101 – 140:

101. On weekends the Italian restaurant is often busy _____ hours of the day and night.

102. Forelli Media Inc. is an internationally_____ marketing firm noted for its success throughout Europe, East Asia, and the Americas.

103. More than 100 state-owned companies still remain_____ for privatization, according to the Privatization Agency.

104. The Wallace Goldberg Committee of Environmental Awareness unanimously_____ the technical team of Walpole Enterprises for their annual award.

105. Patients may hang their coats in the closet____ the vending machine in the waiting room.

106. It may take_____ 4 days for international orders to arrive at their destination, depending on the location.

107. Salary_____ are verified after an evaluation performed every six months after starting employment.

108. Bancroft Weekly will____ the winning entry of the September  Shakespeare Festival.

109. New owners of Century Regal’s condominiums are advised to become more_____ with the amenities and services available to residents.

110. Cairne Fitness Centers has decided to open a large facility in Manhattan____ its financial situation is unstable because of shifting property values.

111. Most banks are ____ to loan money to small businesses and that is the big reason for the recession in this country.

112. Bullet Hole Press specializes in the publication of horror , mystery, and psychological thrillers , so no other genres will be_____

113. Customers should know that ordering one of the new JP-3000 laptops online____ December 1st will guarantee that it will arrive prior to the start of the Christmas shopping season.

114. Purchasing tickets for Rocky Multiplexes has become easier than_____ thanks to changes made to the theater ‘s website.

115. Several seats in the auditorium may be easily and____ removed for the accommodation of wheelchairs.

116. The total income of many smaller clothing retail franchises reaches_____ $20 million annually.

117. The_____ of foods at Ricotta Supermarkets makes it a popular choice among consumers who enjoy preparing international cuisine.

118. As part of our latest marketing strategy, this coupon ——- customers to save more money on purchases made within a certain time period.

119. Changes in automotive technology are making hybrid cars increasingly ____ to more consumers.

120. Your e-mail, —— in transit, is potentially visible to anyone outside your enterprise who might have access to your server.

121. Since the supply is ——- , all customers are encouraged to make orders as soon as possible.

122. ——- the end of next week , all employees must complete an evaluation form.

123. The Chamber of Commerce will ——­ concerns about declining investment in the township’s newly-constructed industries.

124. A few vehicles were ——- damaged by the recent hailstorm and will have to be replaced immediately.

125. Karen Solden will replace Harold Walker,____ is being promoted to a higher position in the company.

126. The ——- for the research team are asked to wait in room 203 for their interviews.

127. Contractors will be renovating the office building ——- the stockroom will be on the first floor.

128. Registering and shelving new books and other media is now a ——- process since we are down to seven librarians.

129. The new, energy-efficient air conditioners have not been ——- yet , so employees are permitted to bring in oscillating fans from home in the meantime.

130. Marco Polo Airlines can upgrade a ticket only ——- it is more than 48 hours prior to departure time.

131. Seaton Landscaping makes sure that customers receive ——- service for a good price and within a reasonable amount of time.

132. A new survey by the Allentown Gazette revealed a strong ——- for small , local coffee shops instead of large franchises.

133. Whenever you look to make a deal ——­ anybody , always establish the decision­ making hierarchy ahead of time.

134. Information on clients of Van Houten Exchange Bank remains confidential——- written permission is provided by the individual.

135. Nearly 1,000 ——- tires were diverted from landfill disposal and recycled into rubber to resurface the school track.

136. The advertising ——- of smaller businesses often leave them without enough exposure in local media.

137. After making ——- final decision , please inform the secretary , Mrs. Chester.

138. ——- those applicants who have graduated after four years at an accredited university will be considered for the position.

139. The business weekly magazine suggested that ——- shipping problems in the upcoming holiday season , businesses should encourage customers to shop early.

140. Because of operating ——- , Fayette Industries seeks to operate its manufacturing plants in only certain parts of the country.

PART 6 – INCOMPLETE TEXTS

Questions 141-143  refer to the following advertisement.

Thinking about investing for your future? If so, don’t delay! The earlier you consider your investment options, the more likely it is that you will be prepared for retirement. Consider your family’s future needs and invest now. When it comes to ____, there are multiple options.

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The best of these options is a mutual fund . Mutual funds are broad and can include a number of options such as stocks and bonds. They are a good choice, being easy to buy and sell. The following will explain how to choose the right type of mutual fund for your needs.

One step that you will need to take is naming your personal investment goals. Depending on your own priorities, the mutual fund that you select will _____ . It is most common for

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investors to purchase mutual funds for retirement funds or to help pay for their children ‘s education.

The next important step is to determine the level of risk that you are comfortable with. More risky mutual funds could leave you feeling____, so think about this issue carefully.

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Last, do some research . Check financial websites and up-to-date magazines to get current information on the types of mutual funds available. If you follow these steps, you should be able to find the mutual fund that fits your needs.

Questions 144-146  refer to the following notice.

Weekend Calendar

Los Angeles: The O’Henry Gallery of art_____ oil paintings by Lasandra Page until the end of October.

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Page is well known for her portrayals of Italian coastal scenes . Her work has been displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Musee D’ Orsay, and the Uffizi. Ticket prices for this traveling exhibit are $22 for adults and $12 for children including regular admission. Another —– displaying Oaxacan pottery is at the museum until Nov. 1.

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Museum hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily.

The Silver Star Screen shows classic films of the 50s and 60s every weekend . Bring a friend and reminisce about the “good old days”! Enjoy favorites such as Casa Amarilla and Cold Snow . Admission is $8 for adults, and______ rates are offered for children 12 and under.

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Questions 147-149  refer to the following letter.

August 11

Ms. Jane Campbell

Reliable Insurance

Dear Ms. Campbell,

We have previously introduced you to Superior Product Development’s training and products, ——- would like to know if you might be interested in a membership with SPD.

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The purpose of SPD is to help members enhance their ——- .

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All of our workshops and training booklets are available for the sole purpose of improving your job performance . Previous workshop topics have included “Polishing your Product Ideas” and “Technological Innovations.” Our booklets, available in packs of 20 for easy distribution , are also available in a new format. Please consider filling out the enclosed application if you would like to ——- our association . SPD has a reputation of giving people

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a hand up the career ladder, and we hope that you will find our resources useful. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Mr. Paul LaCrosse, Trainer

Question 150-152 refer to the following e-mail:

To: Gregory Mahler <[email protected]>

From: Anita Drexler <[email protected]>

Date: March 2

Subject: Publication rights

Dear Mr. Mahler,

My article ”The Longest Life” ——- in your magazine LifeNow in May 2006. Again, I would like to thank you for printing my work .

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It is an honor to have had my work published in a magazine of this caliber. I am continuing to have my article reviewed for publishing by a variety of journals and magazines.

A researcher at Pine Forest University has been ——- his interest in reprinting my article in a scholarly journal.

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According to publication regulations, I am legally allowed to reprint my work and retain authority over its use. Therefore , it is my understanding that my article can be published in the journal  ——- your permission .

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I would be grateful if you could confirm that I do retain my publication rights as stated above before I continue with the reprinting of the article.

Sincerely ,

Anita Drexler

Part 7

Directions: In this part, you will read a selection of texts , such as magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions . Select the best answer for each question a d mark the letter (A), (B). (C). or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 153-154 refer to the following information .

FREE!

Freedom Travel Free Bag Offer

We are offering a new great incentive for those customers who sign up for a two-year subscription to Freedom Travel magazine : we are giving away a new IT travel bag. This bag has been designed specifically for the kind of people who read our magazine. Made of durable nylon , it can carry a whole range of items. This bag is ideal for weekend trips and even daily activities. The bag has zippers on the outside pockets and a shoulder strap that can adjust to fit anyone.

153.  What is the reason Freedom Travel is offering this bag?

154. What is NOT true about the bag?

Question 155-156 refer to the followig notice

MEMO FOR GENERAL EMPLOYEES OF GRADE-A TECHNOLOGY  LTD.

Beginning July 1, our company will now provide a new shuttle bus from Bucheon to our Gangnam office because of the recent and numerous staff requests. This will not affect the current shuttle buses that are running between the office and the train and bus stations. However, the staff members who use this service will have to pay a small charge to help cover the expenses . The exact amount is still to be determined, and will be posted on June 1st. We still urge our staff to work together and carpool, but if they use our service they will need to make reservations first. We have posted a temporary schedule on the company website including location departure times.

155.  Why was this note posted?

156. What was NOT stated in this post?

Questions 157-159  refer to the following notice.

Safety Regulations

The entire staff must comply with and follow the regulations below while inside this laboratory .

– While in the lab, staff must use and wear protective clothing (lab coats, gloves, masks and goggles) all the time, and should take them off only when they are leaving the lab.

-When you are leaving the lab, it is important to remove all protective gear and put it in the bins marked “Protective Clothing.”

-All containers (beakers, test tubes, vials) should be clearly labeled while in use and before storage in cabinets, fridges or the cold room.

-To prevent spillage, all vessels should be transported using carts with the proper racks or baskets. It is important to secure the lids before moving to prevent any leakage.

– If you should spill something, the procedure for proper cleaning is posted on your bench. If the spill is too much for you to handle or you are unsure about how to clean it, call Mr. Lewis at extension 368.

These rules are designed for your safety. If any worker fails to comply, a warning will be issued and excessive warnings will lead to termination.

157.  Why did the company post the notice?

158. Where should employees store their safety goggles?

159. Why should staff members call Mr. Lewis?

Questions 160-163  refer to the following notice.

The American Healthcare Association [AHA] and the Research Institute of Yale University announced today the Fifth Annual International Healthcare Conference from Wednesday, March 1 to Saturday, March 4. This meeting will be a great chance for medical researchers to get together an discuss the relevant issues in their fields.

Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut will host this event. The conference will start with a full day of small workshops given by AHA representatives. Three days of presentations and panel discussions will follow the workshops. There will be representatives from all over the States including those from the Mayo Clinic and the Atlanta  Medical Research Facility. Representatives from the Brookburger  Health and Science Association will be leading the talks. David Schwhizter, the Dean of Medicine at the University of Carolina, will give the keynote speech on the opening day of the conference.

If you would like to attend this year’s conference or receive more information, please call Phil Handson at 456-555-2345.

160.  Who would most likely attend this conference?

161. Where will the conference be held?

162.  What is scheduled for the first day of the conference?

163. On what day will David Schwhizter give his talk?

Questions 164-166  refer to the following article.

Art in the Park Sale, a Financial Success

Nature and art came together in Walnut Square Park where the Prodice Alliance just threw its tenth annual Art in the Park sale last Sunday. This sale included works such as paintings, photos and crafts all designed or created  by the artists of the Prodice Alliance . Despite the torrential downpour  earlier in the week, the weather on Sunday was sunny and warm , and greeted the hundreds of patrons and art lovers. Not only were the people enjoying the art, but they were enjoying the ice cream and other baked goods and treats sold by vendors .

Among the favorite items at the sale were earrings, bracelets and necklaces made by Prodice artists.

Just five years ago the Prodice Alliance was facing some difficult financial problems,  but thanks to the directorship of Christina Harrison, its fiscal situation has turned  around. The Art in the Park sale at Walnut Square Park was Harrison’s idea to raise money. The Alliance also throws an Artist Gala, which will be held next week at the Grande Belle Hotel.

164.  What is the topic of this article?

165.  What kind of products were NOT sold at the sale?

166. What effect has Christina Harrison had on the Prodice Alliance?

Question 167-170:

Employee Newsletter – Spotlight

This newsletter highlights Dowee and Cheetem’s annual merit awards. These awards are given to the two most outstanding employees who have demonstrated their creativity and work ethic. This year the winners are Eric Forman, a  design technician, and Donna Pinciotti, a sales representative.

Eric Forman has worked with us for 12 years, and brought with him a decade of experience in the design field. During his time with us he has played a significant role in the design team and as an employee of this company.  His additions to the creation and implementation of new products and the further development of current products wer e exceptional.

Ms. Pinciotti also provided some inspirational work for the past decade . It hasn’t taken Donna long to make a lasting impression on her peers. Although she does not have a lot of previous experience in sales she has succeeded in creating new and innovativ e methods of obtaining new customers and keeping current ones happy. She has excelled and broken almost every record that the company had in sales. She has also won almost every incentive award offered.

Next year, if you have someone in your division who you feel is worthy of this award, please notify your manager, and they will be considered for this award.

Again, we would like to congratulate Mr. Forman and Ms. Pinciotti on their success and excellent service to our company.

167.  What is the main reason for the article?

168.  What does the article say about Mr. Forman?

169. What is true about Ms. Pinciotti?

170. What can be inferred from the article?

Questions 171-173 refer to the following letter.

Madhan Travel Agency

344 Gerrard St.

Little Rock, AR 77655

Lori Weinberger

9986 Horn Row Drive

Maui, HI 22454

April 4

Dear Ms. Weinberger:

Your request for the following information pamphlets has been received:

– Where are the Hot Spots in Beijing?

– Vegas for Beginners

– Maps of Venice

Your order confirmation number is 99876. As always, all maps and city guides are specially priced for our travel customers. You should receive your publications in three to five business days. We have processed your order, and as advertised, we provide a discount for our loyal travel customers. We have sent out your order and the confirmation number is 0001000. You can use this number to check the shipping status on-line at http://www.mercurytrips.com.

We hope you keep in mind that nor only do we give discounts on literature, but we also have rebates on airplane tickets, hotel rooms and car rentals. So when you plan your next trip, contact one of our helpful agents at 098-998-8876.

We are also proud to announce the start of our Hotel Finder Program, available online, to help you quickly find and reserve the accommodations of your choice.

In addition, we are very excited to announce the re-opening of our user-friendly website. It will help you to find ticket prices and availability quickly. Check it daily for specials and last-minute deals. We appreciate your rime and hope you enjoy your reading material. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.

Peter Stable

171.  Why is the travel agency sending this letter?

172.  What city is the travel agency in?

173. What is NOT offered in the letter?

Questions 174-178  refer to the following article.

Since before the industrial revolution, man has dreamed of machines doing mundane chores for him. These days, this work costs at lot of money and manpower, so there are many companies that would like to tap into this market and create robots for use in the home.

Robot designer, Dr. Derrick Lasard of XB2 Technology, tells us that we have the ability to produce robots that can do chores in the home, but because they are so much more sophisticated than the typical house ware, they present more problems. A toaster, for example, can only do one thing, and if it breaks there are only a few things that can go wrong. But with a more complex robot, there are a much greater number of ways that it can break, and this makes them unreliable and costly to repair.

The unpredictable nature of robots was shown recently during last week’s conference of the Robotic Engineering Association of America, which invites companies to display their new and up-and-coming technology. At this conference there were many innovatively designed robots with new and novel abilities, but it is still obvious that these complexity issues are still present. For example, a new robot named the Visitron Q3, built by Solmo Tech, was fitted with a visual diagnostic system. This robot was drawing some of the conference patrons. Some of the pictures were very nice, but alternatively others resembled a black and white ball of yarn.

These problems have not discouraged companies from continuing to design and construct robots for use in the home. During the conference one of the robots nicknamed “Betty” made by HK4 Design Technology was seen doing the dishes. One conference attendee Henry Aaron said ‘Wow! She didn’t break even one dish! Impressive!”

174.  According to the article, what is the problem with robots in the home?

175. Why is the toaster mentioned in the article?

176.  In the article, what was new at this year’s conference compared to last year’s?

177. What is Visitron 03 programmed to do?

178. Who created Visitron 03?

Questions 179-180 refer to the following press release.

Fertilizer Company Goes from Dirty to Green

Down and Dirty Manure company has recently built a new processing plant with a rather unconventional design. This plant was built with environmentally-friendly  values, using green construction methods. Manager Bill Paxton says this plant was built to handle an excess of cow manure from the cattle ranching state of Texas. This plant combines both recycled, reused and non-toxic construction materials and methods. Parts used include the slates in the floor and the office doors, which were reclaimed from a local barn. Plus, the walls were insulated with rammed earth, and on the roof are solar panels designed for heating the 3,000-square meter building.

“Some people chuckled when we told the press that we would build our new plant using green technology,”‘ Paxton stated. “but it cost 15% less to build the factory compared to traditional methods and materials. and to add to that the thick insulated earth wall and solar panels have already saved us a ton on our energy bills.”

179.  What is the purpose of the press release?

180. What did Mr. Paxton say about the green processing facility?

Question 181-185:

INVENTIONS

INTERNATIONAL

October 1

Dale Evans

337 Wimbleton Rd.

Andover, Chelsea SP 98 2L

England

Dear Mr. Evans:

We are excited to tell you that we are offering you the job as the Director of International Marketing. We would like you to start on Monday, October 23.

As per our last meeting, your supervisor will be the Vice President of Operations, Samantha Jones. We would also like you to attend the executive meetings as a member of the Executive Management Group. We have enclosed a contract that states your offered annual salary, your conditions of employment, and a brief description of your job.

We are eagerly awaiting your arrival and look forward to working together.

Sincerely,

Jamie Larue

Senior Vice President

Inventions International

October 7

Ms. Jamie Larue

190 Curtis Lane

Melbourne, NSW 9987

Australia

Dear Ms. Larue:

I gladly accept the position and the terms of employment for the Director of International Marketing. I had a great first meeting with Samantha Jones and look forward to working and learning together under her influence.

I have carefully looked over the contract and the job description, and fully accept the conditions offered. But, I am a little concerned about the start date. As you know, I am currently living in England, and I have slightly underestimated  the amount of time I need to organize the move and get my affairs in order. So, is it possible for me to start on the 30th of October? Please let me know if this is feasible. I hope that this is not a giant inconvenience for you. Also, I have arranged an apartment in Melbourne, but I need someone to pick up the keys this week. Could you find someone to do this for me?

Sincerely,

Dale Evans

181.  What information is NOT included in the contract?