jim''s toeic 1000 listening comprehension practice test items for the new toeic test

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Directions: You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken 1n Engllsl'l They will

be spoken only one trme and will not be printed rn your test book Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter (A) (8), or (C) on your answer sheet

Example

You will hear· Where is the meeting room?

You wrll also hear: (A) To meet tM new drrector

tB> It's the hrst room on the nghl (C) Yes at two o'clock

The best response to the queStion "Where IS the meeting room?" Is choice (B) "It's the ftrst room

on the nght • so (8) is the correct answer You should mark answer (B) on your answer sheet

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PART 3

Oilec:tions; You w hear some conversatiOns between two people You Wll be asked to answer

ee QuestJons about what the speakers say 1n each conversa110n Select the best response to

each quost1on and mark the letter (A), (B) (C) or (0) on your answer sheet The conversations will

spoken onty one bme and will not be printed rn your test book

C1 Who most likely are they?

A A JOb C"lndldate and an inlei'V!ewer

B A 'Tiarkebng manager and a personnel

manager

C Co-workers who wor1< rn the same department

of a company

D Ad -.nt and a shop empJoyee

Q Why •• the man reluctant to transfer to another

department?

1-< appy wrth h1S current jOb

He r- that he 1 not qual•h-.:1 lor the op411

C3 wr.at will the man probably do?

1' Put s apprca110n and fdC& the outcome

3) Talk to h1s boss about ge«ing more details

about the pos1tion

C Disregard the opportunrty and wart tor another

(C) A parkrng attendant (D) An ar11st

45 What suggestion does the woman receive from the man?

(A) See the art exhibtt

(8) Park In the underground garage

(C) Tum back and dnve down to the intersecllon

(0) Walk back to her house

46 What will the woman most likely do?

{A) Drive back home CB) Buy a bcket to the exhibit

(C) Pay lor the toWing lee

(D) Park her car somewhere etse

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47 What is the man doing?

(A) Argu1ng abool1he seat

ttl) Searchong for the right spot

(C) Trymg to catch fish

D MoVIng to a different house

48 How tong has the man been here?

(A) 15 minutes

(6) 30 minutes

(C) 60 m1nutes

(0) 120 minutes

49 Whet does the woman suggest may be the

reason for the man's problem?

!A) He IS S1tl1ng in the wrong pi.Jce

(B) He ts uSing the wrong baot

(C) He has been waibng too tong

(D) He Is not thinking properly

50 What Is the man doing?

(A H , trying to buy some ctol!ung

tBJ Ho •s looking for a bani

(C) He ts prepenng to start a bus.ness

(D) He 1s S9Mng a customer

51 Where will the man most likely go next?

(A) To another store

(B) To the back part of the store

(C) To a fashion show

(D) To tee a customer

52 What 1s special about this ptaoe?

(A) The otems are reasonably pncud

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(6) It IS located close to the man's place

(C) It carr~es otems that other stores don't have

(D) It has been In business lot many years

53 What Is the man ask1ng the woman about? (A) An e~ro n•dP n h1s psychecl

tB)Awarnong he t1ad r9C81ved at worx (C) The lunch meflu at a restauront ho wants to

go to (01 A no1ohcnt•on of an unpaid b11l

54 What will the man do?

(A) Drop by the bank (B) Take care of a misundersta ding (C) Call another electrician

!D) Go on an errand

55 When was the boll taken care ol?

A WodneSday

!B) Thursday (C) Fr~day

(D) This mornong

56 When will the exhibition be held?

(AJ On the thtrd of this month

!B) At the end ol October (C) tn a oouple ol weeks (D) After three days

57 How tong does it take to send the Items to the Detroit plant?

(A) One day (B) Two days (C) Three days

(B) To prepere for the company's move

(C) To a110td runnong onto the possobthty ol a Stock Shonaga

(D) To obloge the demand of Mr Johnson

!i8 How tar did the man's team go in the tournament?

A 1 ~ey reach ad the finals before getting

0 They went all the way to thelonals and won

a Accotd•ng to the woman, whydld her team not

compete in the tournament?

A ~~ '"Y of her staH members were out of town

"' uusiness

Bi Hor boss does not like baseball very much

C She fell down the sta1rs and broke her ankle

:J ~ ·~.am Tnmbers wme too busy With worlt

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man"98<s in the compeny?

A Tht~y don't cons•der company morale to be

very tmportant

B: They Slress nnongllle !OtJrnQmPnt too much

C They worked very hard prepanng for the

tournament

They waste too much bme tallung aboul ports

12 Accotd•ng to the woman, why has the company

gone over its budget this quarter?

· 'Y employees are making unneceSbary

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"8 Tt> staff members are stay1ng at very

e ">11SIV9 hotels

:: T r travel expenses have shot up

'D) Th• cost of u'lsurance has more than doubled

ll What does the man suggest they do to solve the

problem?

A more people YIO<k from theor hom "I

B OISCnmtnate aga10st those planntng to travel

C Work out a better deal with the 81rhne

company

D GAt the worlters to pay lor thetr own meals

ll What does the woman say •s the reason why the

man ·s suggestion won 1 wor1<?

A) People tend to get lazy working at home

S ;, , management cannot Judg l wh1ch tnps

are absolutely necessary

Cl They are already gethng a spectal rate from

rh atr1 ne company tho•y deal w1th

0) Th• rest of the managers at the company

don't think It's a good idea

65 Where is the conversa!Jon most likely taking

66 Wha does the woman say is the problem?

(A)~.~, computer is down

(B) The car J9n111on doesn~ worl<

(C) The car uses too much gas (0) Her broth¥ doesn' g111e good adv.:.-

67 What advice does the man give her?

lAi •sten to hN brother (B) Get a new car

(C) Have the car towed

(0) Replace the batte<y

68 For how many nights wll the man stay at the hotel?

(A) One

(B) Two

(C) Three

(0) Seven

69 What did the man request?

(A) Room seMce

(B) A wakEKJp cal, (C) Valet parkmg

PART 4

D~ ectlons: You w I hear some short talks goven by a song e speaker You wo I be asked to answer 111ree quesoons abOut what lhe speaker says In each short talk Select the best response to each questiOn and marl< lhe letter {A) (8) (Cl or (DI on your answer sheet The talks wo be spoken only one ~me and woll not be pnnted n your test book

71 On which day does this message take place?

(A) Saturday

(B) Monday

(C) Friday

(D) Tuesday

n Why is the caller getting this message?

(A) AI tne 1 nes are busy

(BJ It os a nabonal holiday

(C) Everyone IS out to lunch

(0) ltos after woriung hours

73 What should those who wish to make a change

In their service do?

(A) Stay on !he lone

(B) Call back another lime

(C) Press a bunon on the phone

( ) Talk to an operator

74 Who would most likely be listening to this talk?

(AJ Teacho~<S at local schools

(B) Communoty residents

(C) Students from out of town

'0) EntMBonetS

75 How often will the class mentioned be held?

(A) Once a week

(A) Sogn up today at the community center

(B) Speak woth the coordonators after the talk

(C) Oeposot a check into the bank aocount

(D) Take on admoSSIOfls test after the talk

n , What does the speaker mention is special about

Mr Rowe?

(A) He Is the youngest person to head a company (B) He has followed on the footsteps of his great lather

(C) He macte a lot of money by onvesbng on stocks (01 He os related lo the company presodent

78 Who does Sam credit his success to?

Ao t.4 Smolll

(8) One of the onvestors

(C) The company CEO

(0) HIS father

79 What woll Mr Rowe talk about? (A) How to get In on the good Investments (B) How to make good business contacts (C) How to climb up the corporate ladder (0) How to become optimistoc about work

80 What is the purpose of the speech? oA) To onvote people 10 a chantable fu~ (8) To ontroduca the MXt speaker

tC) To gove thanks for the dona lions (0 To announce an upocmong event

81 Who ts Mr Gleane?

(A) A Barrie County resident

(B) The mayor of Barrie County

(C) A government worker (0) The presodent ol a paont company

82 According to Gus's report, what is considered to

be most harmful to the environment?

(A Toxoc sprays (8) Secondhand smoke (C) Gas fumes

(0) Toxoc chemicals

C Vlhat is the purpose of the announcement?

~ rnVIte stall members to a company event

o call for an emergency meeting

-., '111tify employees of future repair work on

lhe elevator

• guide the listeners to safety

1M hat does the speaker ask the listeners to do?

~ ,ediate l y speak to their supervisors

-ake the elevator up to the tenth floor

~ Walk patiently out of the building

Read through the safety manual

E hen should a listener talk to the boss?

someone is not present

R.oght after the announcement

C Before lhe end of the day

The first th~ng in the mormng

l!l .'>latiS theo store celebrating?

""e opening of a new store

A reocord year for sales

:; '"he retirement of a staff member

(D) Staff members without cars

91 Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the speaker?

(A) All staff members should patk In a specific place

(B) Some ottlle employees should commuta by bus

(C) People who live close to the office should share a ride

(D) Sales reps should speak with the receptioniSt

92 What is causing the flight delays at Heathrow

Airport?

(A) A flight accident

(B) The local weather

(C) A secunty alert

(D) The overbooking of flights

93 When was the Hight originally scheduled for takoff?

e-(A) t2 o'clock

(B) 2 o'clock (C) 5 o'clock

95 What Is the speaker doing?

(A) G1v1ng OUI on award

(B) ln~oducmg u QV<-St

(C) Making a sales prosentabon

(0) Ct duc~ng an ontel'\liew

98 Whal does lh8 speaker say is in pian fOr Codak

in lhe early part of next year?

(A) They"' buy oul Japanese company

(B) They W111 shut down one of lhe1r faCIOnes

(C) They woll embark 011 a buSIMSS partnership

(0) They W111 merge w11h anolher company

97 Which of lhe following is NOT true aboul Codak

lncorporaled?

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(A) It has OV< r 100.000 employees

(B) The company started a decade ago

(0) II has a branch offiCe In Japan

tO) The company 1s plann•ng :o add more planls

98 What Is being advertised?

(A) A ora"' ' agency (B) A gelaway resort (C) A fitness center

} A fr / fA 'I"'•

99 What does lh8 speaker say about The Adoms and Aphrod1te Paradise?

1A) h • d by many rave"''$

(B) There are over 500 rooms

(C) Famous people vacatrM lhere

(0) It •• Sllualed near an ocean

100 Which of lhe following is NOT part of lhe amenities offered?

(A) An an1mal shew

(B) Great cuiSine (C) A sw•mm1ng pool

(0) Cycf1ng

Directions: A word or phrase Is m1ss1ng 1n each of the sentences llelow four answer choices are

g1ven below each sentence Select the best answer to com e e he sentence Then mark the letter (A), (8), (C), or (0) on your answer ~l

101 you want to receive additional

information regarding the services we

offer, please log onto our website at www

102 Sandy Duncan was handpicked by the general

manager to head the next project because of

expelience in this field

(AII>.lr

(B) hors

(C herself

(OSha

103 The changes made In the work1ng condrt1ons

at our company resulted in remarkable

Improvements in all aspects of our business

and more so in the morale of our

!DlWI use

1 05 In order to become a member of the country club applicants have to meet the strict -set by the club president

(AI requ;re

(tl) requ res (C) requ nng (D) requirements

106 The outcome of our meeting today w1th the board of d1rectors will - the course of action we will take this year

(AI determine (B) determtnes (C) determonlng tDI determ1nato<>n

107 The announcement of John Stanton's

ret•rement was not well received by most of

the staff members, but Leslie, his long time

friend end eolleagu e, was extremely ···-to

hear that Mr Stanton will now be able to enJOY

some leisure time

(A) happ1est

(8) happily

(C) happ1er

(D) happy

1 08 Because many of the warehouse workers

were out sick today, Mr M1ller had to stock the

goods on the shelves ••

11 0 The majOrity of the contract - that took

place during the year were handled by lawyers

from a local law finn

1AJ negohate

(8) negotiations

(C) negotiable

(0 ne(IOtl8tor

111 It will be next to Impossible to - a room

at the Ashton Hotel this week because of the

oJ precis.JneSS

113 The new sports complex willeceommodate

an Olympic-sized SWimming pool and other

- , Including a mness center and a spa, to name just a few

A fact1b ,

I B) categor1es (C) qualities ID)supphos

114 Our new product will be put through a number

of - - · tests before being released to the public

(A) dependent 18) foundud Withhold (0) stringent

115 Mr Chan's main role in the company for the next two weelks Is to look -· the right person to take over Mr Shaw's position when

he leaves at the end of the month

(A) in (8• for Cover (0) from

116 People unanimously agreed that John would have performed a great eal better under more -· circumstances

(A) favorable (B) favorably tCI favonte (01 favor

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117 After a long and difficult strike, the plant

wO<kers will show up to work - Monday

IAI starting on

(B) afterwards

(C) instead

(0) outside

118 Scalborough General Hospital has two

· - -for cert•fied x-ray technictans to start

119 Matk's Warehouse Clearance Store IS ha111ng a

sale with savings of up to 40 percent off on all

clothing this weekend • •• celebration of 1ts

120 Probe Magazine condu.:ted a survey asking

one thousand employees who work in low·

paying Industries to express their

biggest concerns are

!hoW

(B) when

(C) what

(D) which

121 Should there be any requests for schedule

changes, please notify us ···- ·

(AI ratml

iB) market (C) economy

(0) appolnt~ent

124 1he advertosements pnnted .n th1s magazine

do not Imply endOfiiOillent by the management

60 seconds of touching the keypad

E U>der (C) W1thin

127 If the task is too complicated to figure out on

own, please don't hesrtate to ask one

of our representatives who are here to help

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IB) your

iC)yoors

(0) yourself

128 The hard wor1< put in during his younger years

made him become - - · sound in his later

129 Ms Taylor has called the managers to

her in the main conference room to discuss

next year's budget

(A) met

IB) meet

!D) will meet

130 announcing his retirement, Mr Kinsley

has been busy trying to train his replacement

(A) Because

(B) Once

(C) Sonce

{D)Whle

131 Please fax us the information immediately

because I need to- - -the client right away

,A) pro •Pt>rous (B) continuous (C) straoght (0) mature

133 John is a bit netVOUS because he will gove

a speech the board members thos

altemoot~ ,A) by (B) on (C) to (D) during

134 Of the many radio statlons in the city FM

1 09 is conSidered to play the ·- • listening

music

1~ easy (B) easoest (C) more 88SAiy (0) most easoly

135 The new, expensive software was purchased

to help keep better -of the clients we have here at our company

(A) recOfd•

(B) states ICI poonts oO) mar1<s

136 Only after requests by the tenants did

the superintendent do something about the

broken intercoms In some of the apartments

(A) repeat (9) repeated

(C) repeatong 10) repetrtoon

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137 A rain shower - -by cold winds is

exPeCted to reach our region by this eveoing

AJ accompany

(8) accompan•ed

(C) accompanying

(D) w1ll accompany

138 The special deal offened by our supplier will

last only for a -time

AI!O (8) Except (C) Unless (D) Therefore

140 The defense attorney contemplated a long time before finally making his decision to the accused In court

(A)nttend (B) represent (C) e>.preSS (0) PC<torm

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Directions: A word or phrase Is missing In each of the sentences below Four answer choices are

given below each santence Select the best answer to complete the sentence Then, mark the

letter (A) (B) (C), or (D) on your answer sheet

Questions 141·143 refer to the following ar1ide

Bank Mortga ge Rates Will Fall

Several of Canada's largest banks ··· to de<:rease their mortgage rates Royal Bank

141 (A) decide (B) deciding (C) was decided (D) have decided

revealed its plan to cut key mortgage rates by a tenth of a percentage point across the b ard,

while T[) Canada Trust will decrease its rates by the same - - - · except fo

142 (A) margin (B) allowance

(C) space (D) surplus

its 10-year rate The Bank of Montreal will also lower its fixed-rate mortgages on four-year

terms and longer by a tenth of a percentage point

And lastly, Vancouver Trust has also jumped on the wagon by announcing that it is planning

to ···· its rates, but the exact n01mbers are still unknown However, insiders are predicting

143 (A) turn down

Questions 144-146 refer to the following ai:!vertlsement

- Jane Booth and Glenda Jackson - Investment Advisers

If you're looking to get on the- - - to financial freedom but aren't sure of what steps

Questions 1 7·149 reler to the follOwing notice

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P r omot i ng Cyc lin g in o u r C i ty

An essenJia/ elemem ofthf! 1ranspor1a1ion system in mat'l)' ofrhe cilies around the world is cycUns The city

of Buffal o recot:m :es this and has t/1!> · ~/0ped a IO >ear plan to promote mo, cycling in 0111" ci (I"

The city's developmen 1 plan includes the addition of more cycling ·- • to our streets

147 (A) adm i ssion (B) entra n ce (C) ac:ceRs (0) pa:iS This, of course, is with the intention of encouraging greater cycling by our citizens in

148 (A) participate (B) parti cipation {C) partiCipates (0 partiCi pated

an effon to mimic the benefits other global cities have experienced, >ueh as the reduction of

pollution and trnflic congestion as well as health and social advantages

Other plans include a coordinated network of bicycle lanes to be interconnected to the

surrounding towns as well as the sening up of a number of social programs to provide

information to the cyclists

The eity wishes to hear your thoughts about its ·-· t='urther information and submission

149 (A) e ec t s (B opera t 1 ons (C) remed1es (0) proposals forms are available at our website at: www.cityofbuffalo.gov.us, by visiting your local

Neighborhood Service Center, or by calling 755-9333

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Questions 150-152 refer to the following email

Allin Jonathan Wong ( ma ll to:jonathan wong ~ hydetransport com ]

~-~ Monday,O<:tober27, 200711:07 AM

10 John Devereux; Ste~ Tracey; Brian Kibble

Co : Alfredo Chen; Jenny Lee

Su~ Visit to Global Logistics

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On bellalf of Alfredo Chen and Hydetransport Taiwan, I would lke ID thank you for your W3llll hospitalrty dunng our '<isit to Global logistics ~ was a pleaslre meebng all of you and seeing your operatJons and setup We were very impressed with your·-···-facility and your Investment In technology

150 (A) secure (B) secured (C) securely (0) to secure

As we diSQISSed, we would like to extend our gralilllde by inviting you to Taipei when you are available

in the -· -future Please let me know when you would like to schedule your

Thank you once again and I'm looking folward to your respouse

Part 1

Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magaz1ne and newspaper articles, le11ers and advertisements Each text Is followed by several questions Select !he best answer for each question and mark the le11er (A), (B) (C) or (0) on your answer sheet

Questions 153-155 refer to the following letter_

As the president, I am prou.c:J to announce that thts Friday marks the 30th annlversary of our

long and successful running country club This of course, calls for a night of celebration And

lor this reason we have reserved the Grand Hall at the Falcon Hotel this Frtday at 7 p m for a

night of fine dining and dancing

On this special evening, the newest members of our club will get an opportumty to listen

to the thoughts of our otd~tr members and exchange Ideas in an informal atmosphere The

newest members, who will be carrymg on our tradition, should hear what the older members

have to say

Further, the food will be superb I've had a chance to d1ne at the hotel several times In the past

in other functions and it was the food that convinced me to hold our event there I am quite

certain that all· of our members Will share my feeling Anyhow I am looking forward to this

Friday when all of our members can let loose and have some fun

Therefore thiS ls a letter OffiCially to inv1te you and your spouse or significant otller to JOin us

on thi$ memorable evening

Please let us know if you can't attend

Yours sincerely,

153 What Is the main purpose of this letter?

(A) To prov1de Information about the club's history

(B) To nobly the members of a yearly meeting

(C) To welCome the newest member to the club

(D) To 1nv1te the members to an upcormng event

154 Which of the follow1ng Will NOT be part of the event?

(A) DISCUSSionS

(B) Entertainment

(C) PresentatiOns

(0) D1nner

155 According to Mr Connelly, what led him ~o h ld the event there?

(A) It has become a tradition at the club

(B) He has spec1a1 bes with the hotel staff

(C) The hOtel Is located close to the club

(D) He was 1mpressed w1th 1ts menu

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Questions 156-159 refer to the following guidelines

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•HOMESTAY IIETWORK• STUDEIIT GUIDELINES

O n a rriv a l at yo ur new ho rne:

• Try to remember the names of your host family If unsure abOOt how to address them rt os okay

to ask how they would Ike to be cal ed For example H It IS mpol te m your country to call someone elder by theor first name, ask If It's okay to add Mr or Mrs 1n front of the•r names Some Amencans do not hke to be addressed th1s way because 1t makes them feel old

• Show your family that you are grateful for be1ng your host But do not g1ve expensive gifts It Is,

however, considered appropnate to bring 1nexpens1ve handcrafts from your country or a small gilt lor the children of the host famoly

• Your host tam ty w be cunous to know more about you Bnng photos of your tam ly and friends to share With them Th1s 1s also a great way to break the tee w1th them

• After you get settled, your host family wlil help you make a call to your parents to assure them that you have arrived safely

• After you've had donner, you may ask the hOst family to be exct.Sed early They wl be fully aware of the fact that you might be jetlagged so feel free to ask them

On your first day o f s c hool :

• On your forst day of school your host lam1iy w1il take you to school and help you with the necessary regiStratiOn paperwork

• Your host fam1!y wtn also make sure that you know yom way to and from school They wiU also teach you how to use publoc transportabon

• When traveling atone you should at all times carry a map and the phone number of your nos! family

• In case you are lost and cannot get on touch With your host famoly you can contact the

"Homestay Network"

156 For whom are th<l guidelines intended?

tA Host fam1h&

(81 Foretgn studeots

(C) School staff

(D Alrbn<l work«

157 Which of the folloWing is NOT lllM!ioned in the gu;dehoos?

fA, Fond out how you hould address the host fam ly

(8) Always be prepared for the unexpected

(C) Be prompt dur~ng meal times

(D) Establish a rapport wolh the host family

158 What might be nn appropriate present for the host family?

(AI A toy train

(81 A bOttle of whoskey

(C) A camera

(D) A cellular phone

159 What IS imploed by the guodelioos?

(Al Americans prefer to ddress each other formally

(8) Newly amved students often gel lost on the City

(C) Host fam1iles come from educated backgrounds

(DJ Students will depend on the host family to settle in

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160 Who does this advertisement mainly target?

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(B) PeopJe without much time on their hands

IC) Athletes tra~n•ng for upcom1ng compet1t1ons

(0) People who need a little nudge at getting into shape

161 What Is NOT offered in the advertisement?

(A) Continuation of organized lessons

(B) Personalized coaching to su~ mdividuals' needs

(C) Free signup

(0) Annual membership discounts

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HOSPITAL

St George Hospital, 1000 Bath rst Street Eme<gency service open 24 hours a day

POST OFFICE Nearest post offic-e - 4 min walk down Gerald Road Hours 9 - S

weel<days

PHARMACY Ground floor of the hotel Open 24 hours a day

POLICE STATION Close to tho hotel - On the corner

of University and College Streets

Emergency 911 PHOTO DEVELOPING Service available from 9 until 6 dally from your room Call the front desk

Ext 000

162 Where would this fnfOOTiatlon most likely be posted?

(A) At a bus stop

TAXI STAND Just outside lhe east wing door Ask the front desk clerk for assistance with luggage

GYM 1st aa-nent floor of 11>e hotel

SHUTTLE BUS Shuttle service to the alrpor1 f1V«Y 10

min Free Atlhe front <loor

SHOPPING

250 Main Road Hours are from 10 a.m.-6 p.m on weekdays 12-5

on Saturday Closed Sunday

FOR MORE INFORMATION ASK AT FRONT OESK

163 According to the Information, which can be performed at 1 o'clock In the morning?

(A) Withdraw"'9 some cash

(B) Working out at the gym

(C) Getting medicine for a cold

(D) Getting poctures devek>ped

164 What can be inferred from the information?

(A) A nde to the a.rport iS available very Infrequently

(B) Packages can be sent dunng business hours

(C) Guests can get their su1ts pressed right from their rooms

(0) Help Wlth lhe bags is ava La.ble w1th JUSt a phone call

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Questlons165-169 refer to the following memorandum

TO: Marketing stJiff

FROM: jonathan Bl3ir

DATE: August 22

RE: New Advertising Campaign

We are very excited about our new line of infant clothes this year The following

will give you a general outline of the marketing strategies we have planned to help

promote our new clothes As you all kno", thi~ is our fin.t anempt in this market, and

we are "nticipating great resultS And to add to this, we have put together our biggest

and moSI expensive ad campaign in several of the country's largest media

TELEVISION SPOTS

NEWSPAPER ADD INS

SUBWAY AND BUS ADS

A thirty-second commercial on 3 of the largest networks duru\g pnmetime hours (7·9 p.m.) for three months

A total of 4 showings on each stat ion dally Also 5

showings between 9-t 1 p.m on Saturdays and 6 showings on Sundays

Will feature a three-page advertisement complete with colorful illustrations and dtscount coupons Will be inserted Into the middle of all majot' newspaper.; 1n the

crty on weekend editions for two months

Advertising posters on major routes around the city A total of 5,000 posters will be posted for 1 month

Everyone is encouraged to submit comments and ideas to the Marketing Department •

165 What IS the maJn purpose of the memorandum?

(A) To recru.t talented people to work on an advertising project

{B) To announce the company's future plans

(C) To 1nform the ~tall me"1bf>rs about a teleV•SlOil documootary

(0) To find a model spokesperson for the posters

166 Who IS the target audience for the new products be1ng launched?

(AI Babies

(BlChldren

(C)Aduns

(D) Seniors

167 What can be inferred from the memorandum?

(AI Local television Is alnng a special oo the company

181 The company is break ng into a new market

(C) An artiCle abOut the company has been pnnted m the local paper

(OJ The subway ond bus strikes w111 affect the company

168 How many times will the ad be aired oo a weakday on one station?

(Al 3 bmes

tBl 4 limes

(C) 5 times

!D) & times

169 Which of the following is NOT true about the newspaper ad?

(A II Wll' be pnnted 1n van US COl~

(B) II w11 be featured on I front page

(C) It will offer discount vouchers

(D) II will be included in the weekend edibons

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Questlona17G-172 refer to the following notice

RAGWEED ALLERGIES?

Are you one of those people who suffer from:

sneezing?

runny, itchy noses?

red, watery, itchy eyes?

during the latter part of the summer months

The Research Institute of Ragweed Allergoes os

currently conducting a study and is asking volunteers

to participate In testing an experimental drug

Those who pass the qualification procedure

will recetve compensation for his/her part in contributJng to the study

Call: 905-629-3333 (ext 1 ) or Toll free: 1-80CJ.RIRA-5544

170 What is the primary reason for tal<Jng out this noticol?

(A) To announce a mediCal breakthrough 1n curing ragweed allerg1es

(8) To Inform the public about the spread of a new type of an allergy

(C) To recruit people who are w11i1ng to come forward for a medical cause

(0) To prov1de the results of a test conducted by the research lnstotute

171 What can be Implied about ragweed allergies from the notice?

(A) They're most prevalent during the late summer months

(8) Research about them has been O<lgolng for the ent1ra summer

(C) They have been the mam publiC ISSU8 111 recent months

(0) They affec:t a great number of people living 1n hot climates

172 Which of the following lnformaUO<l Is NOT found In the noUce?

lA A number where onte<ested people could cal

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(8) The specific compensation each partiCipant wtll receove for volunteenng

(C) The subJec:t of the study being conducted

(OJ The conditions required for those who want to make a contribution

Questions 173-174 refer to the follOwing adllerusement

CREDIT PROBLEM?

CREDIT DENIED?

WE CAN HELP! (COLLECTION AGENCIES)

ICR'S ExclusiVe S15-mlllion Computer Search Program

The only one of its kind in the wortd

How credit agencies may not in compliance with the Canadian Consumer Reporong Act and what

you can do about it

"WE REPAIR CREDIT • LEGALLY"

• All information is strictly confidential."

Consolidate debts into lower monthly payments!

Call for an appointment:

416-755-7898

173 Who is the intended audience of this advertisement?

People w 10 a ".eg "'""'e

li Anyone whO IS haw'9 financial problems

C) Bus1nesses that are 1n need of tax breaks

(0) Workers who must do thetr yearly Income taxes

17 4 What type of soonce does the company offer?

1 It helps thOse who are 1n debt

(8) II lends money at low Interest

(Cill invests In potenhal compan1es

(D) It proVIOeS legal counsefong to people'" trouble

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Questions 175-178 refer to the following facsomile

Etl'lllllt enQU*'rO h ankyu.eom www.tt.ankyu.CQtTl

To: Room 1204- Mr Mark Newman, Island Pac1f1c Hotel

From· Maggoe Wong

Date November 3

Fax: 555-8624 Fax 775-8655 Pages: 1 page Please pass thos message on to your guest, Mr Mark Newman, who IS staying In Room 1204 Thanks Dear Mr Newman,

Mr Ron Devereux has asked me to let you know that he WOUld be very rrterested on meeting wrth you some ~me tomorrow on Saturday November 4 Please give 11om a can on h1s mobtle poone at (206) 755-1456 to orronge a time ThMks

Kino ·•ooaro•

II a;~tt- WOI(j

Magg1eWoog

PA to Ron Devereux

175 Why did Ms Wong send the fax?

(A To rese<ve a room at the h">tel

B) To convey a message on behalf of her boss

(C) To ask about the price of a room at the hotel

(0 To cane• • meetong wrth a customer

176 Who Is the intended recipient of this fax?

(A) HanKyu Services Limited

(8 Ron Devereux

(C) Mrui< Newman

(D) Island Pactfic Hotel

1n What will the recipient of the fax do?

(AI Check out of the l'totet

(B) Get his room key

(C) Go to Mr Devereux's off•ce

(01 Make a telephone can

178 Who IS Maggie Wong?

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(AI The prestdent of HanKyu Services Umited

(81 A hotel front desk clerk

(C) A g est who I S staying a the hotel

(0) The p rsonal assostant of the person send1ng the fax

Questions 179-180 refer to the following menu

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CHINA

CHINA

Free Dish

Choose any one dish from the menu on the back (restricted to $8 or

less food i tems) w i th any order over $40 (before tax)

Not valid in conjunct i on with any other offers

Free Chicken Wings

With any order over $18 (before tax) One per order only

Not valid in conjunction with any other offers

PickUp Special 20%0FF

Not valid in conjunct i on with any other offers

Cash payment on l y Daily Combo & Complete Dinners excluded

f79 How can one receive a meal for free?

(A} By paying for the meal In cash

(B) By ordering over a certain amount

(C) By picking up the food

2145 Jane Rd

(0) By coming to the restaurant at a certain hour

180 What can be interred from the menu?

(A) The restaurant accepts credit cards

(B) Delivery is not available during weekends

(C) Only one coupon can be used at one time

(0) All the food that is picked up is 20% off the regular price

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Qu stions 181·185 refer to !he fotlow•ng letter and e-matl message

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June3,2006

Suzanne Rog&rs

Ultra-Ergonon.tc Fum•turo

Sales and Sluppmg Department

Dear Ms Rogers

1 am wntlog to you personally to ask e special favor We recently made an order wtlh your comp3ny for tho

no 11·35698A) Unfortunately, a oerioos e<TOr was made In fact tho exposl1Jon begons one week carl>er than

lndiCaled on tho ordet lorm The startmg ~to Is actually July 7 I woutd app<eetato 11 very much '' you could

I realize that thi$ rs a big laVOf to a!<, but on lhe basis ol our tono-term business relat.onsh• p, I hope that

additional reQUeSt you made H woo't be possiiJI;> becatr we ha>n ready renlld them out ro anolher dieot dunng ll\at week

My suggestion is ll\at you come doWn to my offiCe to doscuss other possibiltttes 1 can take you down to our warehouse and you can look at our inveotOIY So, please cal me soon to arrange a bme

Kind regards,

Suzanne Rogers

Sales and Sh pping Department

181 Why did Mr Robinson write the letter?

11- To makr a comptatnt abOut a late del1very

(81 To ask for a chango 1n the deltvery date

(C) To ~nv•te Ms Rogers to an auto show

(0) To cancel an O<der he had made

182 What setVice does Mr Roi:Mnson's business provide?

"''Sell ng 1n1 "'nllng office fumrture

(B) Manufactunng aulomobtles

(C) Arranging large, organized affairs

(0) Oellvenng heavy equ•pment

183 What does Suzanne say abOut Micl1ael's company?

(AI It has been a loyal customer of her company for a number of years

(81 It will eventually get Itself out of the unfortunate s~uat10n 1t 1S lacing at the moment

(C) n should outSO\Irce some of the wori< to speed up the work process

(Dl It needs to expand mto other areas of business

184 What wtll probably happen when Ms Rogers meet wtth Mr Robinson?

l1ltl)l Nl anve 1o1M to the auto show together

B) Ms Rogers w M opologize lor her mistakes

(C) They w•ll have a look around the warehouse

(0) Mr Robinson will hand over a check

185 Which of the following does Ms Rogers say she will NOT be able to provide?

Questi ns 186-190 refer 10 lhe following advertisement and e·mail message •

•

Prestige Properties now Available

For dis erning customers seoking unique properties, The Hills ReaJ Estate Agency is pleased to

an n ounce t h e availability o f t h e followin g res i de n ces in the m o s t upscale parts of ou r city:

S&w ~

'fuis benuUlUJ Spantsh·scyle mansion extends over n gently sloping bn.lf:acre block Conslruct.cd

during the boom period of i.he 1920s, il hru:; rei.atned many origbml ru:ch ltcctnral and ltlstorJcal

tCntures while t.he kitchen and bathrooms ha\•e been tastefully mode.t'U.tzcd Stututing sandstone

cooUa<Jts with green l.UW11S and oolodul Dower statden.s., with \iews of Uae ocean from the second

Ooor eau UO\V, lO arrauge a \1eWlug

ol!.!~·l!loou _ ( ou,c'f'ilon

If you are seeking an opcn·plan style apartment located In Ute heart of Ute vlbro.nt Inner ci~·

Utolls quiet and secure with a tro.nqull courl)'lltd in Hs heart thl• i• the proJ>ert.Y ror )'<>" · Tn~y

n mdque opr»>rtunil-y, this 3-hcdroom 2-balh roont, ru"Cltitect·dcsigncd conversion eM ofTer

t.mnquJllty o.ncl spnce for your ru1JstJc endeavors or can ope;n up to he the perfect party house

Inspect now

\"ldorlan Tcrt"UA.'t•

They do11't conte mucl1 1nore sophisUcat.ecl than U1h; l~·story Victorian terrace built ln 1885

Located on a ·wide semi·clrculnr sU"eet opposite elcgaJtt Vlctotia Park, t.he front garden t\Jld wide

upper· level balcony ru·c bathed in generous sunshine during the wtinte.r mouths while being

protected from the wlnd A m.rc opporb.utity for Utose who Jo,·e CQmbining comfot-wble living with

elegant enlcriJti>ting A huge Uv!ng room adjoins a magnificent dining area scl'\·cd by n modern

kitchen wltll JPlenLy of bench·spoc~ Three upstairs bedrooms two with en-snit£ bathroom.~ plus

vt n gu~t bathroom on the ground Ooor cOnllplete the plchu"C

•

Por JhrtJu~r infonnAUOn ta,nd to arrnnge inspections (appointme:nt only) plense eull our offic."e at

965·2254 or 965-2255 or e·ru.ail atjoh.ncotulor@thehills.com

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-Dear Mr Connor,

I was very i nterested in your recent advertisement I am seeking a residence that ca11 accommodate an art

studio and possibly hold private exhibitions for the work I do One of the listed places sounds like ~could

be suitable for my needs Theref01e I would lik.e to meet with you soon to take a look at lhe place Could

you please let me know when a good time for you is? I am okay anytime this week except lor Wednesday

evening Please get back to be as soon as possible

Thanks so much for your attentioo

Lisa Brown : 755 · 1207

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186 For whom IS ttus advertisement most hkefy tntended?

N., yweds who IOOkong for a cozy place

(B) People who have financially establoshed themselves

(C) Anyone who Is loOking for a bargain

(0) Families woth many children

187 Who is John Connor?

AI An arcMec1

IB) A real estate agent

(C) An artist

(0) A hostory professor

186 According to the e-ma1l, Which of the fOllowing places woll most likely suit Ms Brown the most?

(A) Santa Rosa

(BI Warehouse Conversion

(C Voctorian Terrace

0 None of them

189 What is the main purpose of the &-mail?

(AI To receive information about an art exhibit

(B) To set up an appointment

C) To put her apartment on the market

0) To reply to an onquuy she received from the man

190 What can be Implied about Ms Brown?

lA She is an artost

B) She buys and 5e1 propemes

C) She IS interested In taking out an ed

(0) She COO<donates serrunars and conferences for a hvong

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Questlons191·195 refer to the following pohcy and memo

All · - -clclya - be toloM wfdlln riNt calendar year wfdl - " , _ sulomlltH and

appaowad by your direct JUpae vllo.rt:

I.AII n -emp~ ., ontltled tD three weeks' paid -=arion per )'UI' ·

l.Any emfllo7- on dleir probationary period will not be lnclud«< under policy until his/her 3 months

Is up

l.Ait - requesa - be mode In Wl'lq least 2 - - In ad¥anca of ~r requested do-

These will be approwd at thto discredon of your supervisor accordin& to your clepanmontal tclced ~romems

4.AII YIC8don days , be caJr.n wldlln the calendar )'lllr Oth- , ~will lose diem

5Only one person per Individual ~ moy be ""''f on vacation for a period of a week or mo (to ensure sufficlent ltlfllna Is available In eath clepar;mt~)

6 Emfllo7-wiM recelw an extra week of vacation dme for ry 5 yean of addldonal service

7.A xlmwn of two weel<s' vacation (at one dme) moy be taken Certain requests for forcer period

of nation moy be considered for oxceptlonal circumstances Pleue your supervisor If this Is

pllcallle

8 W ~ enc:ou'""' al our ••'l>k>>-tD spread out ~ r vacation days and enJo7 them ,

- -Vacation Request Metno

To Sally Benson Supervisor, H""""' Resources

From Mary Black

~ wriUen on the vaca!JOI'I poloc:y ' am provo<J ng ample no~co of my reqcol$tocl days So hopefully, theSe

2 woeks wo be okay to be oway fiom ll'>e office We are p annong a fam ly retrto.~ which "-d been planned for the last couple of years

I know that I have JUst recently to•red the company and normally wou d reed to wa t unt l my probatoonary period s over before taking My vacatJOO days Howeve< 110 )'<lU may recall thls request for aome advance days was dOlCUSS<>d and ogreod to , our negoiJaloon meetong$ "' late November

T an k yo u f or you r u nderstandlfiQ, I will make sure t h at my work 1s covered to a:vOKI any disruption In

( (

( (

(

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191 WhiCh of the followtng is NOT stated In the policy7

A "'gular employ.~ are allowed at • ,st three wetoks off tn a year

1 Any vacalton time not taken will be compensated at the end of the year

tl) A three-week holiday can be granted If a legitimate reason Is provided,

Three

!I Four

Ave

Six

'tS3 Why did Mary write the memo?

To make a request well ahead of lime

To 1nform the staff of the new policy

To poont out a mistake on the polocy

To ask for a day off next week

Sh has been W1lh thP company for le•s titan three months

She has not met ner larmty for over two years

She has Close toes to some tmpo<tant people on the company

She took her last vocation 1n November 2006

t95 Which of the following Information Is true?

~"'Y w mo.,; I g.,· exempted from rule number 2

Mary 1S not abidtng by rule number 3

Mary 1s ent1tled to take advantage of rule number 1

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Questions 196-200 refer to the following information and application

Application Procedure

Please complete t h e attached form at l east two weeks prior to yo ur next visit to Tri nit y Spa

A photocopy of some photo identification must be included as well as f ull payment for

administrative fees in order to assure the full benefits of the P1·eferred Customet· status as

oudined in our information package Please send the completed form by fax (416) 538-2099 to

the atte nt ion of "The Preferred Customer Card Administrator' or to the following address:

Please allow two weeks for proper processing If you have any questions or comments, please

send an emai l to PCCA@trinity spa.o rg We are looking forward to welcoming you as a Pr eferred

Please check: Mr Mrs v' Miss

Date of Birth: October 16 1976