1.Listening Test In the Listening test, you will be asked to demonstrate how well you understand spoken English. The entire Listening test will last approxmately 45 minutes. There are four parts, and directions are given for each part. You must mark your ansvvers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in your test book. Part 1 Drections: For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book. When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best describes vvhat you see in the picture. Then find the number of the question on your answer sheet and mark your ansvver. The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Look at the example item below. Now, listen to the four statements. (A) The man is looking over the files. (B) The man is working at the desk. (C) The man is taking notes. (D) The man is writing a report. Example Statement (B), The man is working at the desk, is the best description of the picture, so you should select answer (B) and mark it on your answer sheet. Novv, Part 1 will begin.98

2. Test 3 3. 100 4. Test 3 5. Test 3 w 103 6. Part 2Directions: You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English. Theywill not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Select the best responseto the question or statement and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your ansvver sheet. For example, You will hear:Where is the meeting room? You will also hear: (A) To meet the new director. (B) lts the first room on the right. (C) Yes, at two oclock.The best response to the question VVhere is the meeting room? is choice (B), lts the firstroom on the right," so (B) is the correct ansvver. You should mark answer (B) on your answersheet.11. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet 26. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet.12. Mark your ansvver on your answer sheet27. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet.13. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet.28. Mark your answer on your ansvver sheet.14. Mark your answer on your ansvver sheet. 29. 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Part 3Drections: You will hear some conversations betvveen two people. You will be asked to ansv.-srthree questions about what the speakers say in each conversation. Select the best response toeach question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. The conversatonswill not be printed in our test book and will be spoken only one time.41. VVhere does this conversation most likely take 44. What is the woman looking for?place?(A) An electronic dictionary(A) In a bakery (B) A book(B) In a bookstore(C) A desk(C) In a video store(D)Abox(D) In a restaurant 45. What did the man say he vvould do?42. VVhat does the woman want to know?(A) Purchase the item(A) The hours of business (B) Locate the item(B) The cost of an item (C) Replace the item(C) The location of an item (D) Throvv away the item(D) The prices of the cookbooks 46. VVhere are the speakers?43. What will the man probably do next?(A) In a turniture store Test 3(A) He will help the woman find an item.(B) In a bookstore(B) He will help the vvoman with her luggage. (C) In a school(C) He will take her money. (D) In a libraryGO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 8. 47. How does the woman know the man?53. When did the vvoman receive the CD?() From work (A) A month ago(B) From college(B) Two days ago(C) From a party(C) Today(D) From the convention (D) Yesterday48. How long ago did the speakers last see each 54. What does the woman sa about the CD?other?(A) It is made of metal.(A) A year ago(B) It is scratched, so she cant listen to it.(B) Five years ago(C) It has a high price.(C) Ten years ago (D) She doesnt like the music in it.(D) Fifteen years ago55. What does the man ask for?49. What does the woman say was one of her(A) A receiptbest times?(B) A Seat(A) VVinning a prize(C) The date of purchase(B) Meeting the man (D) A price tag(C) Corning to the reunion(D) Giving a speech56. What is the conversation about?(A) The arrival of an order50. Where is this conversation taking place?(B) The womans boyriend(A) In a car rental agency(C) A special present(B) At a theater(D) The shortage of boxes(C) In an auto repair shop(D) At a bus stop 57. Who is Steven Dowler?(A) The man on the phone51. What time will the vvoman come back?(B) The womans boytriend(A) At 4 oclock(C) The manager of the store(B) At 5 oclock(D) A famous actor(C) At 6 oclock(D) At 7 oclock58. What does the man suggest to the woman?(A) Calling her boytriend52. Where does the man give directions for the(B) Buying him a presentwoman to go?(C) Corning to the DVD store(A) To a car rental agency(D) Placing an order for a DVD(B) To an apartment building(C) To a bus stop(D) To the cashier106 9. & iVhat is the purpose of the call? 65 Why did Mr. Conners call?(A) To apply for a job(A) To ask forthe doctors number(B) To place an ad for a position (B) To set up a meeting with a Client(C) To request an application form(C) To cancel an appointment(D) To check on a job application (D) To make an appointment with Dr. Larson60. When is Mr. Collins going to be intervievved? 66. What does the woman offer to do for(A) MondayMr. Conners?(B) Tuesday (A) Write a prescription(C) VVednesday(B) Take him to the doctor(D) Thursday(C) Help him place an order(D) Reschedule the appointment61. What is Mr. Collins told to do?67. Why does the man say he will call later?(A) Send a rsum(B) Make a doctors appointment (A) He doesrVt know his account number.(C) Meet with Chris Watson(B) He wants the prescription intormation.(D) Drop by the reception desk(C) He does not know when he will beavailable.(D) He wants to talk to the doctor himselt.62. What are the speakers talking about?(A) A proposed budget68. Who probably is the man?(B) The labor costs(C) The sales igures (A) A store clerk(B) A technicianTest 3(D) An O n lin e business(C) An engineer63. What does the man say about the (D) A store managerexpenses in Rome?69. When did Ms. Martinez expect to receive the(A) The amount looks good.items?(B) The estimates must be the same as lastyears. (A) On February 1(C) The budget should be cut. (B) On February 2(D) The current estimates seem low. (C) On February 3(D) On February 554. What does Monica say she will do?70. What will the man do next?(A) Read a pamphlet(B) Find some intormation O n lin e (A) Fix the printer(C) Check last years numbers (B) Talk to the manager(D) Call a travel agency(C) Deliver the items himself(D) Check the inventory 10. Part 4Directions: You will hear some talks given by a single speaker. You vvill be asked to answer thre-questions about what the speaker says in each talk. Select the best response to each questic-and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your ansvver sheet. The talks wil not be printed in yc.tesl book and will be spoken only one time.71. What is the main purpose of the telephone74. Who is the speaker?message?(A) A police officer(A) To intorm a member of a schedule change (B) An environmental specialist(B) To suggest torming a book Club(C) A biologist(C) To make plans for Frday(D) A hiking guide(D) To intorm a member of the new readingmaterial yg VVhere will the group probably have lunch?(A) In the parking lot72. Who should be notified if a member cannot(B) At a cateteriamake it?(C) On the mountaintop(A) Katherine(D) At the waterfall(B) Susan(C) steveWhat does the speaker ask the group to do"(D) Carl(A) Carry their garbage with them(B) Take lots of pictures73. What time does the book Club usually gettogether? (C) Meet in 20 minutes(D) Bring vvater and extra socks(A) 2:00(B) 3:30(C) 2:30(D) 1:30108 11. 77. What does the speaker say about the 83. What does the speaker say about todaysAbdocruncher? weather?(A) It can make people slim.(A) It will be cloudy.(B) It is a vraste of money.(B) It will be unusually warm.(C) It caused a car accident. (C) It will change today.(D) It is a state-of-the-art exerciser. (D) It will start rainng.78. What was Jamie Hinds previous job? 84. What will probably happen this vveekend?(A) He built houses.(A) Temperatures will go down.(B) He was a car racer. (B) The high pressure system will come back.(C) He was a designer.(C) It vvill be very sunny.(D) He was a bodybulder. (D) Spring will begin.79. What will Jamie Hinds talk about? 85. When will the next vveather update bebroadcast?(A) His car accident(B) Exercise techniques (A) In 30 minutes(C) Keeping secrets (B) In 60 minutes(D) How to be a bodybuilder (C) In an hour and a half(D) In two hours80. Why is Ms. Perry calling?86. What does Fred want to celebrate?(A) To get a job as a svvimming teacher(B) To get help on accessing a website(A) A vveddng(B) A retirement Test3(C) To reserve a sports tacility(D) To sign up for a class(C) A promotion(D) An anniversary81. When does the meeting begin?87. What is Fred unsure about?(A) 7 p.m.(B) 8 p.m.(A) How old the choir is(C) 9 p.m,(B) What time the event will start(D) 10 p.m. (C) The location where they will drink(D) The name of the restaurant82. What problem does the caller talk about?88. What will people probably do first?(A) She doesrVt know how to use a Computer,(B) Hertelephone is not vvorking, (A) Go drinking(C) She cannot attend the class she signed up (B) Have dinnerfor.(C) Go to a church(D) She is having some problem with the (D) Sing at the barOnline system. 12. 89. What is the report mostly about? 95. What is the main subject of this report?(A) The election of some council members (A) The construction of new roads(B) The repair work for a road (B) The grovving population in the stilton area(C) The construction of a civic center (C) The selection of a site for a new plant(D) The event held by a construction company (D) The appointment of a new president90. How long will the repair work take?96. According to the report, why was stilton(A) One monthchosen?(B) Three months (A) The area is environmentally riendly.(C) Six months (B) It has an efficient transportation system.(D) One year (C) It is good for the tourism industry. (D) Its labor costs are low.91. What does the speaker suggest the listenersdo?97. What did Mr. Ruiz announce?(A) Participate in the election(A) He will be the president.(B) Stop parking on Harvard Street (B) He will hire local people.(C) Use public transportation(C) He intends to build a shipping dock.(D) Avoid Route 7(D) He took over a shipping company.92. Who is this announcement for?98. What type of company does the speaker W ricO I(A) Company supervisorsfor?(B) Sales representatives(A) A heavy machinery manufacturer(C) Travel agents(B) An accounting company(D) Airline employees(C) A shipping company (D) An automobile dealer93. What do the employees need to do betoretraveling? 99. What is suggested about the company?(A) Make a light reservation in advance (A) It has grovvn.(B) Submit an expense report to the(B) It was tounded 10 years ago.Accounting Department(C) It recently hired new employees.(C) Call the airline company (D) It produces heavy machinery.(D) Get approval from their supervisors 100. What do the clients like about the company?94. What are the employees on flights over five(A) It offers the lovvest prices.hours allovved to do? (B) It specializes in small items.(A) Get a rental car for free(C) It handles the tems cautiously.(B) Get a chance for a promotion (D) Its staff members are all very riendly.(C) Travel in business class(D) Take two vveeks off workThis is the end of the Listening test. Turn to Part 5 in your test book.110 13. Reading Test In the Reading test, you will read a variety of texts and answer several different types of reading comprehension questions. The entire Reading test will last 75 minutes. There are three parts, and directions are given for each part. You are encouraged to ansvver as many questions as possible within the time allowed. P a rts Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four ansvver choices are given below each sentence. Select the best ansvver to complete the sentence. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.101. If you want to know Ms. Devines opinion,104. For more information on convenient you need to a s k ......... . customer a c c e s s ,-------- our vvebsite and take a tour.(A) she(B) her(A) visiting(C) hers (B) visit(D) hersel(C) is visiting (D) to visit102. Agreement on the revision could b e -------- by the end of the month. 105. Over the ages, the human diet has been--------not only by demographic actors but(A) achieve also by technological advances.(B) achieving(C) achieved(A) intluence(D) achieves (B) intluential (C) intluenced (D) intlation103. Sales of laptop computers are the lovvest the industry h a s......... in many years.106. Bobo Energy posted a fifteen percent(A) experience increase in its second-quarter income,(B) experiencedbeating Wall Streets estimates by five cents(C) experiencing share.(D) experiences (A) in (B) on (C) at (D) per112 14. 107. In addition to being a --------movie star, Lee 112. In selecting a jury for important cases, was also considered to be Koreas most -------- want to select people who will be intluential musician. impartial and objective in their decisions. (A) renowns (A) author (B) renovvnless (B) authorization (C) renovvn (C) authorship (D) renovvned (D) authorities108...........I do not intend to make turther 113. Boosted by the interest rates hike, savingspurchases, please credit this amount to my deposits at domestic b a n ks..........170credit card account. trillion won for the first time this month. (A)lf (A) conducted (B) So(B) exceeded (C) Unless(C) summarized (D) Since (D) evaluated109. Morale among our staff members remains 114. Since the community......... was unable to ........., which has a positive effect on our raise a hundred thousand dollars, plans for productivity. building a community center have ended. (A) high(A) tundraising (B) higher(B) tundraiser (C) more highly (C) funds (D) highly(D) tunding Test3110. RA Electronics has postponed the planned 115. When the CEO insisted on expanding the launch of its groundbreaking appliancebusiness abroad, the board members took- next month.an opposite -......... (A) until (A) revievv (B) by(B) prescription (C) near(C) stance (D)at (D) effort111. The new Online Privacy Protection Act, 116. Thomas spent three hours thoroughly .......... November 11, 2007, applies to all --------through the article to correct errors in O n lin e exposure of personal inormation. spelling. (A) caretul (A) search (B) ideal (B) searching (C) attractive(C) searched (D) effective (D) searches 113 15. 117. A comparison of your offer with that of our 122. Provided it includes your new suggestion, regular suppliers shovvs that their quotationI believe our management w ill......... to is ......... more tavorable. your offer.(A) much(A) agreed(B) such(B) consent(C) very(C) deal(D) ever(D) comply118 .interested in the film can contact me,123. Donna anticipates payday so eagerly thatif you want to get a free ticket to the estival. her co-workers vvonder--------she is havingmoney problems at home.(A) Whoever(B) Anyone(A)if(C) Someone (B) as to(D) One (C) although(D) as of119. According to th is ......... , we are going to be at the Fine Resort, which is very tamous for124. Claudia tu rn e d -------- the Internet to its new tacilities and beautitul scenery.purchase an MP3 player quickly andcheaply but was disappointed when she(A) nitiativetailed to find what she vvanted.(B) news(C) technology(A)to(D) itinerary (B) on(C) as(D) along120. Hankuk Bank is considering--------the countrys banknotes in response to a significant increase in countereits. 125. Any person--------to donate money tonon-profit organizations is supposed to(A) redesigningcomplete a document afterward.(B) redesign(C) to redesign (A) wish(D) redesigns (B) vvishing(C) wishes(D) wished121. During the past seven summers, I have g a in e d ......... experience through my dealings with children of all ages. 126. People say coffee provides a boostingeffect that usually allovvs them to stay (A) invaluableduring atternoon shift.(B) respectable(C) valueless (A) approachable(D) comparable(B) reserved(C) lenient(D) alert114 16. 127. Any person was involved in this case 132. With the highest Client -.... - rate in our is advised to consult a lavvyer.sector, we are currently experiencing a phase of rapid grovvth. (A) who (B) whoever (A) attention (C) whom(B) retenton (D) she (C) retail (D) detention128. The contract is approximately fifty million dollars over the next five years.133. To be eligible for the store associate position, applicants are required to have (A) pricea high school diploma. (B) value (C) vvorth(A) agreed (D) amount(B) provded (C) granted (D) garnered129. lf you require any additional assistance, our o u b l e s h o o t i n g S e r v ic e w ill b e a b le to ansvver any questions that you may have.134. If Bona had asked her to deliver the reportin person, Sarah -........to the head office in (A) elastic New York. (B) built-in (C) cautious(A) be going (D) lost(B) vvould gone (C) would have gone (D) will goTest 3130. Please that this policy is as important for the saety of your car as for keeping our garage clean.135.with one last chance to win over the investors, the management team convened (A) note to discuss some innovative strategies. (B) notiy (C) notice(A) Face (D) notate(B) Faced (C) Facirtg (D) Faces131. Hanse was .......of the identity of the man that had appeared and spoken to him.136. The results of the manufacturers survey will (A) unknovvn be ------in three months. (B) uncertain (C) unable(A) committed (D) uncapable (B) recommended (C) involved (D) releasedV 115 17. 137.------- the recent recession, the corporations 139. All e-mails for Ms. Lee will be to memanagement decided to go ahead with thewhile she is on her annual leave.project. (A) affiliated(A) Despite(B) fluctuated(B) Even if(C) forwarded(C) Nevertheless (D) lustered(D) Although140. Mr. Chois success was ...... due to his138. The CEO of the com pany--------to his hard work and dedication to the project and employees for having been insensitive tohis continuing cooperation with others. their complaints. (A) hugely(A) apologizing(B) immensely(B) to apologize (C) extremely(C) apologized (D) largely(D) apologize116 18. Part 6 Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer ;: :-as i- r given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. The- ="* letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your ansvver sheet.Questions 141-143 refer to the following memo. December 20, 2006 RE: Light Retrotitting Projection for 3325 Dear Tenants, In order t o ..........an improved means of conserving energy, our building will be141. (A) established (B) establishing (C) establishes (D) establish undergoing the retrofitting of al! lights starting from 6 p.m. today, December 20, 2006. A lighting company will be on property, exchanging all the lighting tixtures on o u r -------- . Test 3 142. (A) promises(B) premises(C) agreement(D) contract This will include all hallvvays and tenant suites. They will be working after regular vvorking hours, but please be advised that they will need to enter all the suites. The following is an estimated projection of their location: December 20, 2006 - 13th floor December 21, 2006 - 12,h floor Please be advised that this schedule is .......to change. Thank you for your time.143. (A) susceptible (B) reasonable (C) vulnerable (D) respectable Sincerely, Suzy Choi Building Manager JA Services, Inc.b b b b ^ 117 19. Questions 144-146 refer to the following memo.Tenant MemorandumJanuary 5, 2007Dear Tenants,We will be pressured to wash the parking lot this Sunday. January 7. 2007. For this reason. theparking structure will not b e ..........to tenants. We apologize--------- any inconvenience this144. (A) eligible 145. (A) in (B) capable (B) to (C) available (C) for (D) avvare(D) duringmay cause. Thank you for your cooperation.- ........ you have any questions regarding this memo. please feel free to call me at 213-380-2222.146. (A)Will (B) Could (C) May (D) Should118 20. Questions 147-149 refer to the following memo. To: 3325 VVilshire tenants From: John H. Hong, General Manager, Premier Parking, Inc. Subject: New Parking Management Company Date: December 1, 2006 Premier Parking, Inc. will be the new management company at 3325 VVilshire effective December 1, 2006. We are v e ry -------- at this opportunity to serve the tenants147. (A) excited (B) excitement (C) exciting (D) excite vvith a protessional, customer-oriented, safe, and effective management team. Only one change -.......- effective immediately. The hours will change from 6:30 148. (A) will be taken place(B) took place(C) takes place(D) will take place a.m.-7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. We will require every tenant to fill out the new parkingTest 3 intormation sheet that accompanies this memo. Please make as many copies as needed for each person in the office that uses a parking keycard. Please......... these sheets to149. (A) accept (B) submit (C) use (D) enclose the parking office by the end of the day.In the near tuture, we will issue brand-new parking keycards to every individual. Pleasemake your December monthly payment to Premier Parking, Inc.Payments can be made at the parking office or mailed to:3532 VVilshire Blvd., ste. 700, Los Angeles, CA 90010lf you have any questions or comments, please call us at 213-303-3094. We will behappy to assist you in any way possible.Best regards,John H. HongGO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 21. Questions 150-152 refer to the following announcement.Enjoy a large number of artworks at AAM. With its various coUedions. we are a resource ofthe many cultural-------- in Southern Caliomia. 150. (A) buildings(B) savings(C) heritages(D) tourismExplore Asian masterpieces, traditional arts, an extensive colledion of European art, an oldArican art collection. one of the most comprehensive Japanese art collections outside ofJapan, and the stunning Korean ceramics. (Look over AAMs Online collections catatogue)The museum offers a variety o f........ - experiences for the general public and art 151. (A) rewarding(B) ruitless(C) generous(D) revengefulproessionals alike.-------- . the museums Research Library is available for the public 152. (A) Hovvever(B) Otherwise(C) In addition(D) Theretoreby appointments. Data from the Teacher Resource Center in the Research Library includesslides. videotapes, and other materials for educational unction.120 22. 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 ansvver for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.Questions 153-154 refer to the following announcement. Lefs Get Together Soon!Attention, Silvers Gym members! Its time to take some training vvorkshopsto prepare for our yearly itness contest, Mr. & Ms. 5ilvers Gym.Our bodybuilding expert Martha Gaines has created special 2-day workshopsbased on your titness level. Are you ready to go to the next level?DatesLevel TrainerFee March 10-11Beginner Jill Tanaka$25 March 17-18 Level 1 Ray Garcia $35 March 24-25 Level 2Dwayne Smith$45During the workshops, our itness specialist Lani stuart will assess every participans perormance. Interested? Then sign up at the reception desk no later than March 3.Trainers will personally collect fee payments on the tirst day of each workshop.153. Who designed the vvorkshops for the members?(A) Lani Stuart(B) Martha Gaines(C) Dvvayne Smith(D) Ray Garcia154. When are workshop fees due for Level 2 participants?(A) March 25(B) March 3(C) March 24(D) March 10122 23. Questions 155-156 refer to the following notice.Show tim e Theater Riverwood Mali, Spring Ave. M iam i, FL P erect fo r giving as gifts! Shovvtime Theater has 3 flm ticke t packages: M atinee S p e cia l Six ticke ts fo r film viewing from 1 to 5 p.m. w eekdays ($59) VVeekend W o n de rs Six tic k e ts for film vievving Saturdays andS undays ($99) Premiere Issue F our tic k e ts fo r first scre e n in g s o f m ajor film s($79) *With additional coupons for free popcorn and soda, add $19 O ur g ift packages can be b ought at w w w .sh o w tim e .com or at our ticke t o ffic e s . O ur vvebsite a lso lists film s h o w in g s, sp e cia l scre e n in g s, and tic k e t rates. You may also buy m ovie ticke ts Online, but seat reservations m ust be made directly w ith the tic k e t office. Test 3155. How much is the atternoon package? (A) $99 (B) $19 (C) $79 (D) $59156. What teature is NOT available on their vvebsite? (A) Ticket price listings (B) Screening inormation (C) The reserving of seats (D)Ticket purchasingGO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 24. Questions 157-159 refer to the following memo. Teenwear, Inc. To: All employees From: Rita Donnel, Chief Executive Oicer Subect: Promotion of Linda Cheun to Managing Director I am happy to inorm you that, eective April 16, Linda Cheung vvill beeome Teenwear s Managing Director after having served as Operations Manager for the past five vears. She was also our Marketin Direetor for seven years. Before joining Teenwear, Linda gathered sales and marketing experience with the best garment retailers in the West Coast. She also obtained a masters degree in business management from Philadephia Universitv. W hen she oined us 12 years ago, she launched several marketin campaigns that led to an impressive 28% rowth in sales. As Operations Manager, she improved business procedures, vvhich helped us generate savings.As our new director, she will oversee the opening of our new stores in Florida and Texas. Let us all congratulate Linda for a well-deserved promotion.157. Why was the memo issued?(A) To announce the opening of some new stores(B) To celebrate an increase in sales(C) To give intormation about a promotion(D) To introduce a new employee158. What will Linda Cheung do next?(A) Pursue higher studies in management(B) Expand the companys business in Texas(C) Design better business processes for the company(D) Launch new promotions on the West Coast159. What is NOT mentioned about Linda Cheung?(A) Her bachelors degree(B) Her work experience(C) Her marketing background(D) Her previous position124 25. Questions 160-161 refer to the following article.Tie-up Between Northstarand Summit VdeosThe w orlds leading m obile phone maker, Northstar, is team ing up w ith Summit Videos to produce vide o camera phones to g e th e r. In a press conference this m orning, the firm s dedared th e ir jo in t venture was based on expectations th a t dem and w ill increase fo r good video camera pertorm ance by m obile phones. A ccording to N o rth sta r spokesperson C ynthia Hencken, sales o f th e ir m obile phones vvith video cameras have been rising steadily in past years. Summit and Northstar said they w ill design softw are th a t can be sourced openly to allovv th e ir vid eo phone system to be com m only available. They wi11 also produce hardware th a t records dear video w ith clean audio. Ne w a n t th e vvorld to rem em ber th a t N orthstar and Sum m it made excellent video phones h a pp e n ," said Sum m it president, Ramon W ilson. "W eve always been knovvn fo r our pioneering Products, so even if were beginners in mobile technology, this is a logical step to ta ke ." Test 3160. What does the article imply about video phones? (A) They are selling well. (B) They are uncommon among cell phone users. (C) They are pioneering Products. (D) They are increasingly expensive.161. What is true about Summit Videos? (A) They are acquiring the Northstar Company. (B) They are not used to making mobile phones. (C) They are the first makers of video software. (D) They are tamous for their phone cameras. 125 26. Questions 162-164 refer to the following article. r 1r^, V -:i Sa n F r a n c i s c o C U I D E : q u i c k p i c k s The new dining attractions in San Francisco were visited iand rated recently by staffers of the San Francisco Gude.The full versions of their restaurant reports, along w ith 1readers com m ents, can be found in www.sfguide.com/jquickpicks.W harf W harf Caf (Coffee shop) sCute name w ith artsy dcor, this new Fisherm ans! IW harf attraction offers iced coffees, organic teas, and delicious pastries. The tiram isu w ith coconut liquor is fast becoming a bestseller, and nobodys ever gone wrong w ith their all-American apple pie.Buon Ora (talian) I Theres a long line of reservations a t this tw o-m onth-oldI ",restaurant th a t combines Italian gourm et pizza w ith { ! European wines. The pasta selections are also getting I popular. The open-air dining area offers Sunday buffets,1 the only place in town offering do-it-yourself pizzas. The ! pasta sauces are rich and excellent! !Saigonese (V ietnam ese) 1For genune Vietnam ese cuisine, this restaurant is hard ,to beat. Ther daily specials revolve around several types . of noodles and fresh fish cooked in various ways. Plus,.they have num erous side dishes and give free dessert. IFor food this good, the prices are rather affordable.I126 27. 162. What does the article suggest about the reports?(A) They were written by customers.(B) They are not available Online.(C) They are the results of a survey.(D) They include revievvs by readers.163. What is a unique teature of the Buon Ora restaurant?(A) It offers free dessert.(B) It sells wines from Vietnam.(C) It holds Saturday buffets.(D) It lets its customers make pizzas.164. What is true about Saigonese? (A) The customers dont pay for dessert. (B) The location is not easy to find. (C) The restaurant does not serve fish. (D) The chef is from an Asian country. 28. Questions 165-168 refer to the following advertisement. Accounting ManagerHathawa Finance, Ltd. needs an Accounting Manager forthe International Securities Division based at our Londonheadquarters. Applicants should have worked fo r at least three years in a management position and at least five years as an accountant wth background in global securities. Must know basic accounting software. The job will involve regular travel between our London office and regional branch in India. We prefer candidates with masters degrees in business administration.O u r compensation package gives generous paid leaves for vacation andhealth purposes.W e provide private transport for those whose work requires them totravel oten w ithin London. Automatic pay increases are granted everyyear along with incentive packages,W e determine startng pay according to work experience and educationalbackground.To get more norm ation and to dow nload application forms, pleasevisit our website, www.hathawayfinance.com, Candidates m ust faX ormail their applicacions on or before May 11.W e will only correspond w ith qualified applicants, who will beinterviewed by our Finance OHcer in the last week of May.Empoyment ofFers vili be made byjune 7, and work starts by June 15.128 29. 165. What is stated as a requirement for job applicants?(A) A masters degree in business administration(B) Knovvledge of security software(C) Previous management experience(D) Background in the travel industry166. What does the ad say about vvork-related travel? (A) Expenses will be reimbursed. (B) Vehicles will be provided for trips in London. (C) Paid leaves will be granted. (D) The company plane will be used for trips to India.167. What are applicants asked to do? (A) Visit the London office (B) Apply Online (C) Begin work in May (D) Fax their applications168. What is one of the intervievv dates?Test 3 (A) May 28 (B)June 15 (C) May 11 (D) June 7 30. Questions 169-171 refer to the following advertisement.The Bradord Plaza Were the best venue in Portland forcorporate seminars, group meetings, community eventsOur conerence tacilities include: Seminar rooms for various group sizes Audio-visual equipment, including LCD screens Videoconferencing by satelliteWe also have tormal banquet rooms and catering services for all occasions.Our accommodations: 18 luxury suites with 2 bedrooms, living room, dining room, and kitchen 30 business suites equipped with Internet access and fax machinesEnjoy delicious buffets and gourmet meals in our lobby caf.We are located in the Central area of Portland, Oregon, which is only half an hour awayfrom the airport.We also provide: Shuttle Service to and from the airport Valet parkingGym, pool, and spa tacilities are located nearby.For details, please visit www.bradfordplaza.com, where you can book Online.169. Who is the target audience of the advertisement?(A) Families(B) Business firms(C) Tourists(D) Flight attendants170. What does the ad mention about their luxury suites?(A) They have fax machines.(B) They are in the Central part of the building.(C) They have kitchens.(D) They provide Internet access.171. What is NOT true about the Bradord Plaza?(A) it has a svvimming pool.(B) It allovvs guests to book rooms Online.(C) It has a coffee shop in the lobby.(D) It provides valet Service to its guests.130 31. Questions 172-175 refer to the following notice. Chicago Asian Festival EVENTS CALENDARSaturday, June 3, and Sunday, June 4Jefferson Community Center O utdoor M arket: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., June 3 and 4 (free entry), Liberty Court In this yearly celebration, Asias various cultures are presented through open-air entertainment, food stalls and a trade fair ful of Asian decor, dothing, delicacies, and more! Come and enjoy puppet plays, tribal dances, and martial arts exhibitions, C o o k in g W o rk sh o p : June 3, 2 to 5 p.m. (with a $4 fee for ingredients), Truman Lobby A few basic delicious Asan dishes, such as fried rice, sprng rolls, and sesame balls, are offered. In this vvorkshop, students have a choice of which dish to cook. But everyone will learn how to wash rice and make spring roll wrappers, and everyone gets to taste each others creations. If youre interested, please register ahead with Kimberly Yang, as enrollment is limited to 12 students. Kiddie Show: June 4, 2 to 5 p.m. (free entry), Governors Garden Let the children have tun with face painting, games, and our main event, the annual songest! For the ChicagoTourism Center to list your event date, topic, and venue, please send the intormation to tourismcenter@chicago.gov. Due to the large amount of inormation we handle, we do not accept phone calls or printed or axed articles, nor do we entertain office visits.172. What will happen at the outdoor market? 174. VVhat activity requires pre-registration? (A) A cooking demonstration (A) The dance show (B) A childrerVs show (B) The singing contest (C) A puppet show (C) The trade fair (D) A singing contst (D) The cooking class173. What will everyone do at Saturdays 175. How does the ChicagoTourism Center want to vvorkshop? receive event intormation? (A) Cook fried rice and dumplings (A) By fax (B) Make spring roll wrappers (B) Through phone calls (C) Fry some sesame balls (C) By e-mail (D) Wrap some presents(D) Through office visits 32. Questions 176-177 refer to the following e-mail. To: custom er@ webstore.com From: diane.jacobsen@ e-mail.com Re: VVrong deiiveryPlease be intormed that on Mareh 1 9 ,1 bought through your vvebsite 3 pairs ofwalking shorts and 2 orange tank tops. My orders reerence number is 075714.Hovvever, on March 2 2 ,1 got a package containing 3 dress slacks and 2 orangeshorts.I am returning the clothing that you mistakenly sent me, and I would like toreceive the actual garments I ordere om your website.Since this is an error on your part, please retund the cost of shipping back the IIitems. I wil enclose the receipt from the post office. Please pay the amountby check, or apply it against my credit card account that I used for my Onlinepurchase.176. What is the purpose of the e-mail?(A) To ask for procedures on Online shopping(B) To contirm the arrival of a package(C) To report an error in delivery(D) To follow up an Online order177. What paym ent does Ms. Jacobs ask for?(A) Billing charges(B) Credit card charges(C) Postage stamp costs(D) Shipping fees132 33. Questions 178-180 refer to the following advertisement. Carlisle Printers20 G rosvenor Road London VVI73HC (020) 4 4 2 8 1974 Carlisle Printers is a small, modern printing press serving all types of customers vvhile giving each project our fu11 attention and charging affordable rates. Carlisles Service agents vvork w ith clients from the beginning to the end of their printing requirements. We can do the follow ing fo r you: Desktop publishing Digital printing Book binding Business card and stationery design and printing Nevvsletters, brochures, and posters design and printing Other publications (fyers, rsums, pamphlets, etc.) Please ask about printing needs not listed above. We can do it for you! NOTE: Free delivery of job orders vvorth 400 or more (vvithin London area only).We are located beside the London Royal Bank across om Knightsbridge M ali and one block away om the Queens Road Train Station. VVe are open om 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday,except on the last Friday every month for equipment maintenance.178. VVhere is Carlisle Printers located? 180. What is NOT implied about Carlisle Printers? (A) In a shopping mall (A) It is a small establishment. (B) Next to a bank(B) It offers book binding. (C) Across from the train station (C) It gives good customer Service. (D) Along QueerVs Road(D) It can do simple printing jobs only.179. Why does the advertisement mention about the last Friday of each month? (A) The store is closed that day. (B) The store gives special discounts that day. (C) The store makes deliveries that day. (D) The store delivers outside London that day. 34. Questions 181-185 refer to the following e-mails.To: Elisa Danzetti From: Charlie Kamal Re: Bari, Italy plantDear Ms. Danzetti:Thanks for vriting us about the continuing breakdown of the packaging m achines in our espressoactory in Bari, Italy. The system engineers at our Rome office have been intormed of your requestfor them to retum there and inspect the m achines again.I vvish to clarity som e matters you mentoned in your e-m ail. Id lke to know when the packagingm achines w ere last checked because sim ilar problems have occurred at our FranGe and Belgiump lan ts. The problem probably lie s in the tem p erature used fo r sealin g the foil p a c k s . I w illalso intorm engineers Klaus Thornton and Ana Licitra about this matter. By the way, is it reallyimportant for them to stay in Bari for five d as? I think they can tinish everything within threedays.I hope to hear from you soon.Regars,Charle KamalTo: Charlie Kamal From: Elisa Danzetti Re: [Re] Bari, Italy plantDear Mr. Kamal:Thanks for your prompt response. As you suggested in your e -m a i w e thoroughly checked thesealing porton as well as the rest of the vacuum packaging process, from the packing in foil andcareul weighing of the roasted coffee beans up to the sealing and placement in cardboard boxes.The sealing temperature rem ains the sam e as betore, yet w e still have some newly-packed coffeebags with sm all holes that spill coffee beans. We suspect the problem les in the vacuum packingitselt, notthe sealing.As for the length of the engineers stay, you could be right, They need not sta for tive days, but Ithink a reasonable duration vvould be four days instead.III aw ait conirmation of their trip.Thanks,Elisa Danzetti134 35. 181. Why did Mr. Kamal write an e-mail to Ms. Danzetti?(A) To discuss a return trip to a factory(B) To request information about her trip to Rome(C) To invite Ms. Danzetti to go to the main office(D) To complain about a previous tactory inspection182. What does Mr. Kamal suggest to Ms. Danzetti?(A) She should visit the Rome tactory.(B) She should inspect the packing equipment.(C) She should seal the foil packs.(D) She should finalize the trip itinerary.183. What can be said about the engineers from Rome?(A) They have just arrived from France and Belgium.(B) They just started work with the company.(C) They have already been to the Bari tactory.(D) They have been hired by Ms. Danzetti.184. What will Mr. Thornton and Ms. Licitra likely do? Test 3(A) Remain in Bari for five days(B) Inspect the sealing procedure(C) Go back to Rome with Ms. Danzetti(D) Recommend the purchase of new machines185. What is NOT included in the factorys packaging procedure? (A) The coffee beans are vveighed caretully. (B) The coffee beans are roasted first. (C) The coffee beans are packed in foil. (D) The coffee beans are ground tinely.GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 36. Questions 186-190 reter to the following announcement and membership form.The Culture and Arts Com m ittee presentsthe opening event o f its A rtists Lecture Seres RAYMOND TA N -Y , CONCERT PlA N ISTThursd ay, June 14, at 6 p .m ., W a ld e n C e n te rMr. Tan-Yu has been playing the piano for 30 years and has recorded several albums,pertbrming the masterpieces of composers Chopin, Haydn, and Liszt.He vvill discuss his experiences of perorming around he worid with the New VVord Orchestra under conductor Predrich Dupont.Entrance fee $12 Student discount $9 Dinner reception will follow ater the lecture, 7:30 p.rri (By invitation only)For seat reservations, please call Julie McGuire at 1-415-658-2983. You are invited to join the Culture and Arts Committee As a member, you w ill be entitled to the follow ing privileges:0 Free entrance to Culture and Arts Committee activities, except o rth eArtists Lecture Serieso Exclusive invitations to receptions and socal gatheringso Free subscriptions to the monthly nevvsletter Todays Artists Membership Fee: $45 per year for individuals, $75 per year for couples Name Address Telephone Amount enclosed Please send this form to: Julie McGuire, Membershp Coordinator, Culture and Arts Committee, 478 Rocketeller Ave., Washington, D.c. 10340 .136 37. 186. What is being announced?(A) A dinner party(B) A concert(C) An album launch(D) A talk187. What is Raymond Tan-Yus profession?(A) He is a conductor,(B) He is a pianist.(C) He is a composer.(D) He is a singer.188. How much is an individual membership to the Culture and Arts Committee?(A) $45(B) $12(C) $75(D) $9189. What is true about the June 14 activity? (A) It is exclusively for members of the Culture and Arts Committee. (B) Tickets may be bought from Julie McGuire. (C) Members must pay $12 for admission to the event. (D) An orchestra will perorm with Mr. Tan-Yu.190. How does one get to join the June 14 dinner reception? (A) Purchase tickets at Walden Center (B) Become a member of the Culture and Arts Committee (C) Call the membership coordinator (D) Buy an album made by Raymond Tan-Yu 38. Questions 191-195 reer to the following article and leatlet.M arketing Cam paign H ik es B e lle F o o d s SalesSnack maker BelleFood announced an 18 percent rise n their retail sales by end-3une, compared to decreasing sales in the same period last year.The company attributes the increase to their "VVellness" campagn that began inHanuary. The prom otion revvards customers fo r their health snack purchases bygiving them coupons which earn them points. When a particular number of poirtsare reached, the coupons can be exchanged for prizes such as itness equipmentand gym memberships.For the prom otion, a special "W " stamp was placed on BelleFood health snacks.Their oatmeal cookies, baked chips, and fruit juices have the "W " stamp. Althoughthe campaign only currently promotes BelleFood snacks, by ]uly, the company willplace their "W " stamp on health-related Products m ade by their other divisions.BelteFood Products sold at a discount are not part of the "W " prom otion. Theirb ottle d water, which launched at a marked-dovvn price, vvill sell at regular coststarting August. The " prizes include gym w e ar and sports gear, but the bestsellers are N those which require at least 2,000 points. Sue Daniels, marketing manager, said, "W eve had many customers buying boxes of our snacks to get enough coupons fo r w eightlifting equipm ent, whch are in great dem and along with free gym1Get our y j coupons nouu! Grecit prizes QUiQt ou W hen you buv BelleFood health snacks with the U i stamp, you get reward points in the form of m coupons. Earn up to 500 points per IU roupon and exchange them for prizes:Points _________________ Reward_____________________500__ Gym t-shirt and spa gift certiicate1.000_ Sports bag and set o f exercise clothes_1,500__ Sports shoes and cam ping gear2.000 One years m em bership to G rand Gym, any branch2,5Q0 W eightlifting equipm ent Not vali with other BelleFood promotions such as diseounted products.138 39. 191. What is true about BelleFoods sales in the previous year?(A) They were going down.(B) They met expectations,(C) They were wrongly forecast.(D) They were increasing.192. When did the marketing campaign begin?(A) In August(B) In June(C) In July(D) In January193. What was NOT included in the marketing promotion?(A) Frut juices(B) Oatmeal cookies(C) Drinking vvater(D) Baked chips194. What will happen by July? (A) BelleFood will issue coupons for Products by other divisions. (B) The price of BelleFood bottled vvater will be lowered. (C) BelleFood will start to give out prizes made by other tirms. (D) The health snacks will carry a new W stamp.195. According to Ms. Daniels, what prize is popular among customers? (A) Sports apparel (B) Bodybuilding equipment (C) Gift certiticates (D) Camping equipment 40. Questions 196-200 refer to the following article and e-mail.Excerpt from The Worlds Water by Anton Sauvignon, published in s March issueGeoAs a vital natural resource, water covers more than ninety percent of th e suraceof our planet. But, of this amount, only three percent can be used by hum ans, asninety-seven percent of the worlds water supply is made of saltwater.Because of its seeming abundance, people o not value water as an importantcommodity. It is widely used for everyday hum an needs such as cooking, washing,farming, and gardening. This continuing reliance on water, along with the worldsrising population, puts the planets water supply in danger.But any problems ahead in terms of water supply can be solved simply by makingchanges in how hum ans consume water.To: anton.sauvignon@geomag.comFrom: heidilevnik@science.comRe: Your vvater supply articlelve just gone over your articie in Geo Magazines March issue, and I thank you for trying to beintormative about water consumption. However, I do not agree with certain data you mentioned.1. Some of your tacts are wrong. Water does not cover 90% of the planet, but only 70%. You correctl stated that 97% of the global vvater supply is saltvvater. But you torgot to mention that, of the remaining 3%, two percent of these are frozen water or ice in the polar regions. That means only one percent can be used by humans.2. Asde from the everyday uses of freshwater, it is also needed by businesses for manuacturing all kinds of Products, including cleaning and treating waste.The amount of water consumption, however, depends on the industry.3 .1agree that we must change how we consume water to preserve the worlds vvater supply. To do this, we need to use technology properly, for example, in developng efficient irrigation systems. I believe that in the tuture, we can ensure to conserve our water supply by resorting to technological advances in saving water.I awat your article in Geo Magazine next month.Sincerely,Heidi Levnik 140 41. 196. What is NOT listed as one of the uses for water? (A) Drinking (B) VVashing (C) Farming (D) Cleaning197. In the article, the word seeming in paragraph 2, line 1 is closest in meaning to (A) wealthy (B) seeing (C) apparent (D) special198. Why did Heidi Levnik write the e-mail? (A) To suggest tuture topics to the vvriter (B) To ask for a reprint of the article (C) To request an ntervievv with the writer (D) To correct mistakes contained in the article199. What conclusion can be made from the two passages?Test 3 (A) Geo Magazine is a monthly publication. (B) Levnik and Sauvignon know each other personally. (C) Sauvignon is a new vvriter for Geo Magazine. (D) The publication ocuses on vvater supply issues.200. What do Anton Sauvignon and Heidi Levnik agree on? (A) Humans must resort to technology to improve water supply. (B) More than ninety percent of Earth is covered by vvater. (C) Industrial businesses consume most of the global vvater supply. (D) Changes are necessary in the way humans consume water.141