You are encouraged to answer as many questions as possible within the time allowed.. AChinese program package BInstallation CSatellite dish DTelevision receiver Questions 156 through 1
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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 answer as many questions as possible within the time allowed
You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet Do not write your answers in the test book
PART V
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below Four answer choices
are given below each sentence Select the best answer to complete the sentence Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet
101 It’s the world’s biggest selling record Sixty million people _it
106 Dr Wilkinson claimed to _ me before at a previous conference, but I had no
recollection of this myself
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expansion into overseas markets
112 It looks as _ garden furniture retailers will be hit by poor sales this month
due to the unexpected bad weather
(A) like
(B) that
(C) though
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(A) How much times
(B) How many times
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(A) has approached
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Four answer choices are given below each of these sentences Select the best answer to complete the text Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet
Questions 141 through 144 refer to the following memo
This semester, be prepared for your exams Follow these handy hints from the Student Advice Center
Don’t _ until the night before an exam The best students revise and learn early and
141 (A) be wait
(B) waiting
(C) wait
(D) had waited
regularly throughout the semester Revise each night what you learned in class that day
Reread class notes, assignments, handouts or previous tests and textbooks key words and points with a colored pen or pencil It is very helpful to write summaries of the notes
142 (A) Hightlight (B) Notice (C) Spotlight (D) View you take in class If that sounds like too much effort, then you start studying at least two weeks before your exams Make a study schedule and stick to it, but be realistic about
143 (A) had to (B) should (C) would (D) shouldn’t
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144 (A) important (B) importance (C) duty (D) must
Questions 145 through 148 refer to the following letter
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Questions 149 through 152 refer to the following e-mail
To: All Employees:
From: Janet Toulons, President, KHG Shoe Corporation: “We Love Shoes—Do You?”
Re: Fall Fashion Show
We are preparing for our (149) _ in the upcoming Fall Fashion Show and I wanted to
149 (A) defeat (B) compensation (C) devotion (D) participation
update you all on our progress We have been fortunate enough to come up with a new line of (150) shoes that will appeal to older clients as well as younger ones Thanks to our
150 (A) funny
(B) awkward
(C) fabulous
(D) fragile
inventive designers, these shoes are both classic and comfortable They will be the main feature
of the fashion show and I am confident that they will be a huge success The best (151)
is that they are all manufactured and ready to go and they look terrific! As you know,
(152) we set earlier in the year As a result, you will each be receiving a bonus, based
on your salary I am sure this is good news for all Again, I am very happy with our progress
We are definitely a leader in this field
152 (A) goals
(B) beliefs
(C) testimony
(D) credit
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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 and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet
Questions 153 through 155 refer to the following advertisement
Ever dream of owning your own satellite TV system? Now’s your chance! Dudley’s Dishes is pleased to offer a free satellite dish, free receiver, and free professional installation for new customers on the satellite network
Just sign up for any program costing $21.99 or above a month and commit to a year contract, and we’ll have your system installed in two days This deal is too good to miss
one-We offer programming in many different languages, such as English, Spanish, Chinese, and Italian Call us today for programming packages and details
153 What kind of equipment does the sale include?
155 Which of the following is NOT free?
(A)Chinese program package
(B)Installation
(C)Satellite dish
(D)Television receiver
Questions 156 through 159 refer to the following letter
Dear Mr and Mrs Lavigne,
E-France's commitment to quality men's and women's fashions has been our goal since our opening in the spring of 2002 From that time, you have been loyal customers of E-France's online shopping service We would like to thank you At seven locations through France this coming June, we will be holding the E-France Charity Dinner and Auction These events are only available for our best online customers, which includes yourselves Here, you will be treated to dinner and drinks followed by the auction, hosted by one of E-France's seven regional managers There is no obligation to purchase any of the products being sold during this event However, all of the money raised will be donated to the Children's Wish Association,
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a fantastic charity headquartered here in Paris Please take a look at the event location choices on the attachment below, and let us know if any of them are suitable for you I hope you can be with us
157 Who will supervise the auction?
(A)The year's top customers
(B)The Children's Foundation
(C)The Parisian office
(D)The area managers
158 What does the writer say about the auction?
(A)Fashion will be included
(B)A certain amount of money has to be made
(C)There is no pressure to buy
(D)It takes place at 8.00
159 What will the couple do next?
(A)Contact the PR manager
(B)Make a donation
(C)Review their online account
(D)Examine the attachment
Questions 160 through 163 refer to the following notice
Notice to All Employees
As part of our “Good Health” policy, we wish to inform our employees of the new no-smoking policy in the office In order to create a clean working environment, smoking is no longer allowed in the office break-room or in the restrooms All offices, of course, remain no smoking areas The only area in which smoking will be allowed is the new smoking lobby near the parking area Although this is outdoors, it is a covered area Therefore it is possible to use it in all weather conditions Also, we are not allowing smoke breaks longer than five minutes for every one hour perio(D)This means that smokers may take a five-minute break each hour of work or a ten-minute break every two hours of work We will not be monitoring workers, but
we do expect you to stick to this timing For a cooperative office atmosphere, we need workers to feel that everyone is working equal hours As this is the official policy for the company, no exception will be allowed From next month, we will be introducing a bonus
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160 According to this notice, smoking is not allowed in which of the following?
(A)the break room
(B)Restrooms
(C)The parking area
(D)A and B
161 What is the allowed length of time for smoke beaks?
(A) Five minutes from each hour of work
(B)Five minutes for every two hours work
(C)Ten minutes for each hour of work
(D)It is not stated in the notice
162 If workers feel that the smoking policy is unfair, whom should they contact?
(A)A co-worker
(B)The company owner
(C)The fire department
(D)A department supervisor
163 What will happen next month?
(A) All smokers will be monitored
(B)Bonuses will be given to people who stop smoking
(C)People will be discriminated against
(D)Department supervisors will contact all workers
Questions 164 through 167 refer to the following article
Saving Time When Computing
Here is the second installment in our monthly “Computing for Business Users” guides
A common complaint among computer users is the amount of time they spend wating for their laptop to start up and perform its tasks Here are some handy tips on how to eliminate some
of that waiting time
+ Don’t shut your laptop all the way off between meetings; just put it in the low-battery
consumption “Standby” mode Shutting it down and waiting for it to reboot at the next meeting wastes valuable time This way you are ready to start as soon as you arrive
+ Having too many programs in your computer’s Start Up folder really slows things down The solution? Eliminate all unnecessary programs
+ Stop too many programs from running at the same time when you start up the computer Don’t know how? It’s easy if you follow these instructions: click the Start menu, choose Run, then type “msconfig” to launch the System Configuration Utility Next, on the “General” tab, click “Selective Startup” Then go to the “Startup” tab and uncheck any startup items that aren’t necessary
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These are small but simple changes that you can make for yourself to save precious time Next issue we’ll be looking at extending your battery life
164 Who is this article intended for?
(A) Computer programmers
(B) Business people
(C) Program designers
(D)Professional computer game players
165 What does this article explain?
(A) How to start up your computer
(B) How to improve the speed of a computer
(C) How to change a battery
(D) Where to buy the best computer
166 How often are these computer articles published?
(A)Every day
(B) Every week
(C) Once a month
(D)Twice a year
167 What is the topic of the next article?
(A) Buying a new computer
(B) Making your battery last longer
(C) Computer accessories
(D) Security
Questions 168-171 refer to the following notice
CLEVELAND GENERAL HOSPITAL
We regret that minors under 18 years of age will not be admitted to wards unless
accompanied by a responsible adult, must be supervised at all times, and must leave if requested to do so by a nurse No child under 16 years of age may visit the Transplant or Intensive Care units Parents of visiting children younger than 6 must complete a
questionnaire to help us assess the child's risk of spreading infection The staff at the Reception desk will give you the form and answer any questions you may have
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168 Which part of the hospital has restricted visiting hours?
(A) The Intensive Care Unit
(B) The maternity ward
(C) The neonatal ward
(D) The children's wards
169 What are all visitors to the hospital obliged to do?
(A) Wear protective clothing
(B) Wash their hands
(C) Fill in a questionnaire
(D) Display an 10 badge
170 Who is NOT permitted to visit any hospital ward?
(A) Unaccompanied children
(B) Children under 6 years of age
(C) People not related to the patient
(D) Visitors with dirty hands
171 What are visitors allowed to do on children's wards?
(A) Make a phone call
(B) Eat their own food
(C) Take photographs
(D) Bring fresh flowers
Questions 172-175 refer to the following information
Mandalatis Global Investment Our best-selling funds Mandalatis Premier All-Cap
Offering investors equity exposure to developed and emerging economies across the globe, this fund contains no domestic stocks and so is likely to be more volatile than a US fund It should appeal to long-term investors who want to add an international dimension to an existing portfolio
Minimum investment: $3,000
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Mandalatis Federation Growth
Now in its eighteenth year, this popular fund invests in domestic stocks that managers feel are currently undervalued but that have the potential to grow substantially and return a healthy profit Since this approach can be subject to significant short-term instability, investors should have a very long-term horizon A useful diversification option in a portfolio too heavily biased toward foreign stocks
Minimum investment: $3,000
Mandalatis Rapid Growth
This fund focuses on companies in emerging economies in Asia and Latin America that have high growth potential The fund's managers employ an aggressive approach that seeks to take advantage of global economic expansion by investing in medium and small-sized
companies undergoing rapid earnings growth Investors should note that volatility is a feature of this fund
Minimum investment: $3,000
Mandalatis 350 Index
The Mandalatis 350 Index fund tracks an index of medium-sized domestic companies As a result, ongoing management costs are lower than for a managed fund Investors should be aware that volatility for such companies tends to be greater than that of larger companies This fund will suit passive investors who are seeking to add diversification to an existing portfolio
Minimum investment: $10,000
Mandalatis Blue Chip 50
The Mandalatis Blue Chip 50 fund invests in a broad range of domestic blue-chip stocks to give diversification across a broad range of industry sectors This fund is recommended for more cautious investors and for those close to retirement age who may value dividend income over capital growth
Minimum investment: $10,000
172 Who is the intended audience for this information?
(A) Individual investors
(B) Company directors
(C) Pension fund managers
(D) Stock Exchange employees
173 Which fund provides the broadest geographical spread?
(A) Mandalatis Premier All-Cap
(B) Mandalatis Federation Growth
(C) Mandalatis Rapid Growth
(D) Mandalatis 350 Index
174 What is indicated about the Mandalatis 350 Index fund?
(A) It is most suitable for short-term investments
(B) It is aimed primarily at inexperienced investors
(C) It has lower administrative charges than other funds
(D) It should appeal to those prepared to own high-risk stocks