Tài liệu ôn luyện TOEIC PART 4 tiết 2

Tài liệu ôn luyện TOEIC PART 4 tiết 2

Answers Part 4 - Stage 1

1 Xác định đáp án và dịch nghĩa: Bạn hãy xác định xem mình đã hiểu chính xác đáp án và ý nghĩa của câu chưa

2 Nghe lại phần câu hỏi bạn đã chọn sai: Sau khi đã hiểu vì sao chọn sai, bạn nên nghe lần nữa

3 Luyện nghe hiểu nhanh: Khi nghe, bạn nên tiếp nhận trật tự từ giống như trong tiếng Anh, không nên dịch từng từ sang tiếng Việt

2 Nghe mục tiêu

1 Nghe kỹ chữ số, giờ giấc, số tiền, ngày trong tuần

1 The snack bar and gift shop will remain open for 30 minutes after regular museum hours

2 Now, we're planning to meet next Tuesday at 10 o'clock in conference room A

3 Over to your left, you will see the Presidential Palace, which was built in 1901

4 We're going to discuss people who live to be 100 years old or more

5 Then, this afternoon you can choose between two exciting seminars from 1:30 to 3 pm

6 You get 25% off on midweek Yoga lessons

7 The new plant is expected to employ around 500 workers

8 I'll be out of the office today, Monday October 10th through Friday 15th

9 We'll be sending you 50-dollar gift certificate good for your next order?

10 The company has produced a 30-minute video that explains the work

2 Với câu hỏi về mục đích hoặc chủ đề thì phần đầu là đểm mấu chốt

1 Next Wednesday our new office furniture will be delivered

2 It is my pleasure to introduce our keynote speaker, Dr Kevin Baker

3 In this program we introduce you to modern films and people who would make them

4 Today, Pearson Education Korea announced that it will be expanding its processing plant here in

town

5.Hello, Mr Hong This is John calling from Dr Bloomberg office I just remind you of your 2

o'clock appointment tomorrow

6 Ladies and gentlemen, don't miss this chance to own the most exciting home-cleaning product to

get the market in years

7 This is John Howard from the sales department I wanted to let you know that tomorrow's

meeting with the production department has been postponed

8 I just wanted to remind you all that computer technicians are coming today to install new

software on our computers

9 May I have your attention of those passengers waiting for flight 208 to Boston scheduled for 8

am? This flight has been fully booked

10 Welcome to the concert hall of the museum of fine arts and to the third offering of this year's

lecture series

3 Với bài nói liên quan tới hướng dẫn hoặc thông báo thì bạn cần chú ý nghe chủ đề, mục đích, thời hạn, đối tượng

PART 4– tiết 1

1 Mr Park is absent today from our weekly planning meeting due to unexpected changes in Tokyo

branch

2 I'll be filling in for him until he returns at the end of the week

3 The center is open to all town residents who have paid the twenty-dollar membership fee

4 Every Monday night, we will be showing a film in the auditorium, with no extra charge to

members

5 I've come to the weekly staff meeting to talk about our workplace safety policy

6 Please remember that protective eyewear must be worn at all times

7 The company has provided the refrigerator in the lounge so employees can store their lunches

and snacks

8 If you want to smoke, you must go to the designated smoking area in the employee lounge

9 First, no one is allowed in the restricted area without an identification card

10 Please make sure that you fill out your time cards with the hours you work this week and turn

them in to Ms Harris in accounting by 4 o'clock on Thursday

4 Với các đoạn phát thanh công cộng thì bạn nên chú ý nghe nơi chốn, nội dung cần lưu ý và nội dung thông báo

1 All store customers May I have your attention please?

2 There's a black sedan parked in the loading zone behind the building

3 If this car belongs to you, please move it so that delivery trucks can get through

4 If the car is not moved, it will be towed away

5 We have a little boy who has been separated from his parents in the women's department

6 Will the parents of this little boy named Daniel come to the information desk in the main lobby,

please?

7 A slight accident has occurred on the second floor in the building

8 We feel for your safety it is best for all people to evacuate the building by the back stairs

9 Severe storms with thunder and lightning have hit from the west

10 Flights are delayed an average of two to three hours, so be sure to check with your airlines for

arrival and departure status

5 Với dạng bài hướng dẫn du lịch hay hướng dẫn tham quan công xưởng thì bạn cần chú ý lịch trình và những điều cần lưu ý (như những điều không được làm chẳng hạn)

1 The hike will last approximately three hours

2 The building on your right is City Hall

3 You are now in one of the best maintained and best preserved natural forest area in North

America

4 We'll stop at several points along the way to observe kangaroos, koalas and eucalyptus trees,

which are found in this region

5 We request that you refrain from making any loud noises or sudden gestures because you might

frighten the animals

6 Do not put your hands in the machine and stay behind the yellow lines

7 Taking photographs is prohibited inside the plant

8 We also require that you stay on the trail

9 Please gather up all your belongings as well

10 For more details, please visit the park rangers' offices located throughout the park

6 Với dạng bài giới thiệu nhân vật thì bạn nên chú ý nghe thông tin về chức vụ, kinh nghiệm, chuyên ngành, công việc tương lai, v.v của người đó

1 He started as a sales representative with our sales division

2 She also wrote some books on marketing that are used in Mason Business College

3 His early work was dedicated mostly to the effects of environmental changes on quality of life in

cities

4 Linda Boyd was chosen as the 2005 Salesperson of the Year

5 Mr Green has recently joined our company as the Blacktown district's director of marketing

6 Most recently his interest has focused on genetic engineering and its effect on human life

7 Jason Murphy is retiring at the end of the month, after 35 years with the company

8 Following his talk, Dr Kim will answer the questions you might have

9 It is my Pleasure to introduce Dr Edward Ford who is going to speak to us about the effective

waste disposal

10 Mr Goodman is going to run a monthly training seminar for those of you working in our

marketing department

7 Với bài quảng cáo sản phẩm, bạn nên chú ý tên của mặt hàng và những đặc điểm, nhất là

ưu điểm, của mặt hàng đó

1.We have a variety of athletic shoes

2 We're offering you this once a year opportunity

3 Want to take a three-day cruise to an island paradise at a 50% off only during the month of

October?

4 This is Tom Stevenson from Tom's used cars offering the cheapest rates in the whole country

5 All you have to do is access the Internet and order the goods you want to purchase

6 MCI Institute has an amazing array of adult education programs to meet your needs

7 David's department store has a great line of latest and best cameras available

8 Whether you've never sailed before or have spent some time on boats before, we have a class for

you

9 We provide live music and dancing on Friday and Saturday nights

10 We offer a variety of products to help you stay fit in the cold winter months, when exercising is

less appealing

8 Với tin nhắn ghi âm thì bạn cần tập trung vào mục đích để lại tin nhắn, người gửi, người nhận tin nhắn, số điện thoại liên lạc, số nội bộ và khi nào phải liên lạc

1 You have reached PEK Publishing

2 Thank you for calling the City Transit Authority

3 If you want to hear this message in Spanish, please press one now

4 For all other inquiries, press the asterisk followed by four

5 If you know the number of the extension you want, press the appropriate numbers now

6 If you leave your name and phone number, I'll get back to you as soon as possible

7 I'm calling to inform you that we have a special delivery for you

8 The time is now 4:20 pm, Tuesday, October 11

9 If you remain on the line, this recording will play again

10 If you stay on the line, the next available representative will assist you in the order your call was

received

Answers Part 4 - Stage 2

1 Xác định đáp án và dịch nghĩa: Bạn hãy xác định xem mình đã hiểu chính xác đáp án và ý

nghĩa của câu chưa

2 Nghe lại phần câu hỏi bạn đã chọn sai: Sau khi đã hiểu vì sao chọn sai, bạn nên nghe lần

nữa

3 Luyện nghe hiểu nhanh: Khi nghe, bạn nên tiếp nhận trật tự từ giống như trong tiếng Anh,

không nên dịch từng từ sang tiếng Việt

1 Announcement: Hướng dẫn và thông báo

1.(C) 2.(A) 3.(D) 4.(C) 5.(B) 6.(D)

Announcement 1 (Q1 ~ 3)

Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following announcement

1 The management / has decided / to include / pictures of our employees / at work / for this year's

end of the newsletter / to make it special

2 So, (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 1) we need volunteers / to pose for the photographs

3 ( Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 2) The photographer will be here / next week / and plans to stay

for a week / to ensure he gets enough photos

4 He said / he would need both natural portraits and kind of artificial pictures

Of course, there will be small gifts / for that

5 ( Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 3) Anyone interested in volunteering/should contact Dean/and

submit your photo/with your name and department written on back of it/by the end of this

week,/so he can let/the photographer organize the shooting schedule/next week

6 I hope/ all of you decide to volunteer

Announcement 2 (Q4 ~6)

Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following announcement

1 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 4) Johnson Toys for program/ is being held at City Hall now 2.(Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 4 và 5) We are currently accepting/ new or used children’s toys/ for

underprivileged children/ in the city

3.(Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 4 và 5) All kinds of toys are welcome/ from small dolls to puzzles

4 Come to the campaign and/ attend our program for children

5.(Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 6) The program consisted of/a series of informative briefings/by the

Johnson Toys for Tots Foundationstaff / and seminar sessions

6.The program also includes a reception/to foster better interaction

2 Advertisement: Quảng cáo

1.(A) 2.(B) 3.(D) 4.(D) 5.(C) 6.(A)

Advertisement (Q1 ~ 3)

Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following advertisement

1 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 1) Do you need / new shoes?

2 Why not come to John's Footwear and / save a huge amount of money?

3 That's right

4 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 3) You can save / 30, 40 even up to 50 % / on original prices

5 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 2) Come to / John's Footwear's beginning / this Monday, / and take

advantage of our great values!

6 We offer / a selection of more than 50 models / from athletic shoes to mountain-climbing boots

7 All items are priced / as marked / because they're already marked down

8 So, no markdown will be taken at the register I repeat Come to John's Footwear and enjoy huge

savings today!

Advertisement 2 (Q4 ~ 6)

Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following advertisement

1 Are you feeling tired and run down?

2 Maybe it's time/for you to try the Vita 1000

3 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 4) It's the new vitamin C / that Willow Pharmaceutical Company

created

4 Vitamin C is required / for life

5 The nature of our diets / leads to / a serious lack of this essential nutrient

6 This situation may be a leading contributor/ to much of the sickness and chronic disease/ that the

population of the earth suffers

7 A study in the Journal of Epidemiology (May, 1992) was reported to show/ that (Manh mối để

trả lời câu hỏi 5) people who have high blood levels of vitamin C/ live 6 years longer than/

those who have lower blood levels

8 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 6) Chew a tablet daily,/ preferably with a meal

9 Vita 1000 will help keep you strong from inside out

3 Report: Báo cáo/ Tường thuật

1.(B) 2.(C) 3.(C) 4.(A) 5.(D) 6.(C) 7.(B) 8.(A) 9.(B) 10.(C) 11.(A) 12.(D)

Report 1 (Q1 ~ 3)

Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following report

1 In business news today, /(Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 1) the MCG Software announced its

decision / to merge Wizard Tech into MCG, / effective the first of next month

2 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 2)The company president of MCG Ed Harris said / there would be

some restructuring / in support areas / because of duplication of functions

3 So MCG has decided/ to close some plants of WT

4 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 3) But there will be no layoffs, Mr Harris added

5 The Lexington mayor Gary Bloomberg praised the plan/ and said it was great news for the city Report 2 (Q4 ~ 6)

Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following report

1 On this wild night of celebration,/ the Houston Astros owed it all to Roy Oswalt

2 He took/their dreams, hopes and gritty resolve/ (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 4)and pitched his

teammates/ into their first World Series,/beating the St Louis Cardinals/5-1/ Wednesday night with help from Craig Biggio

3 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 5) Coming off a crushing loss/ in Game 5 of the NL championship

series at home/ (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 5 và 6) on Albert Pujols' stunning homer

yesterday,/the stubborn Astros refused to be shaken

4 They jumped to an early lead/behind Biggio and Jason Lane,/got perhaps a little help/from the

umpires/and watched Oswalt shut down St Louis/for seven innings in earning the series MVP award

Report 3 (Q7 ~ 9)

Questions 7 through 9 are based on the following report

1 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 8) Hurricane Wilma rapidly strengthened / into one of the

America's most intense storms ever / and lashed Caribbean coastlines Wednesday, / forcing tourists to flee / as it threatened to slam Cancun and southern Florida

2 Wilma briefly grew into a monstrous Category 5 storm / before weakening to a Category 4 /

Wednesday night

3 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 7) The storm forced thousands of people to evacuate / low-lying

areas

4 Forecasters said Wilma has the potential to make an extremely damaging impact in a season

(Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 9) that has already seen devastation from Hurricanes Katrina and

Rita

Report 4 (Q10 ~ 12)

Questions 10 through 12 are based on the following report

1 This is Terry Simpson/from Traffic Updates

2 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 10) There has been a ten-car accident on the Interstate 8,/which

was probably caused by flooding/from heavy rains during the night

3 Up to 20 people were said/to have been injured in the accident

4 The traffic's backed up/for at least 5 miles,/(Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 11)so traffic is being

rerouted / onto Interstate 9

5 I repeat

6 If you don't want to get caught in traffic/for quite a while/take Interstate 9/from now on

7 It'll take some time/to take care of the accident

8 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 12) Please join us at twelve for another news update

4 Recorded Message: Tin nhắn ghi âm

1.(A) 2.(B)3.(C) 4.(A) 5.(D) 6.(B)

Recorded Message 1 (Q1 ~ 3)

Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following message

1 Thank you for calling/ Tony's Computer World

2 I'm not in right now but (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 1) if you would like to leave your name

and phone number/after the beep, / I'll get back to you/as soon as possible

3 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 2) You can usually reach me at this number/from Monday through

Friday/from 9 a.m to 11 am /or my mobile phone at any time

4 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 3) To send a fax, press the "1" button on your touch-tone

telephone

5 As soon as you hear a steady tone, press the start button on your fax machine

Recorded Message 2 (Q4 ~ 6)

Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following message

1 Thank you for calling/Far East Airlines

2 Welcome to our automated information service

3 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 6) In order to enable us to respond to our customers' needs more

efficiently,/we have installed/an automatic call filtering service

4 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 4) If you need information/about arrival and departure

status,/please press 1

5 If your call is related to flight reservations, press 2

6 If your call is not related to either of these, (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 3) please stay on the

line /and a next available operator will be with you shortly

1 (C) 2 (A) 3 (C) 4 (B) 5 (B) 6 (D)

5 Flight and Airport Announcement: Phát thanh hướng dẫn ở sân bay và trên máy bay 1.(C) 2.(A) 3.(C) 4.(B) 5.(B) 6.(D)

Flight and Airport Announcement 1 (Q1 ~ 3)

Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following announcement

1 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 1, 2, 3) Flight 602 to Sydney will be departing/from Gate C on

second floor/in approximately fifteen minutes

2 This is the last call for passengers/waiting to board

3 As you approach the departure gate,/please have your passport and boarding pass out/and ready

to show the flight attendant

4 I repeat, this is the final boarding call for flight 602 to Sydney at Gate C

5 And flight 501 from Seoul to Hong Kong will be departing from Gate D in an hour

Flight and Airport Announcement 2 (Q4 ~ 6)

Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following announcement

1 May I have your attention/of those passengers waiting for flight 20/to Seattle scheduled for 7

am?

2 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 4) This flight has been fully booked

3 If there are passengers/who would be willing to give up their seats, /(Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi

4) AKA Airline will give the volunteers one free ticket/good for a year,/, anywhere within the

United States and Canada

4 And we'll guarantee you seat/on the next flight / which is scheduled at twelve a.m

5 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 6) Anyone who's interested should come/to the AKA Airline's

ticket counter right away

6 Broadcast: Phát sóng

1.(C) 2.(B) 3.(A) 4.(D) 5.(B) 6.(C)

Broadcast 1 (Q1 ~ 3)

Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following announcement

1 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 1)Radio PEKS apologizes/for the interruption in broadcasting/at

this time

2 We are experiencing problems/in receiving satellite signal

3 The problem causing this situation/is still not known,/(Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 2) but please stay tuned,/and we vill continue with the live coverage of (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 3) the

World Volleyball Championship as soon as possible

Broadcast 2 (Q4 ~ 6)

Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following announcement

1 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 4) You're listening to the Third World Music Tour/of TRSB

2 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 4) We've just been listening to/ some Reggae music from Jamaica

// The song title was 'Good morning sunshine'

3 It's from the best album of the year/of world-famous group 'Reggae Sound'

4 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 5) Later today we'll have a live interview with the leader and

vocalist of the group Yami Bolo

5 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 6) And now I'll be right back after the short message

6 Stay tuned

7 Talk: Diễn thuyết/ Tọa đàm

1.(B) 2.(C) 3.(D) 4.(B) 5.(D) 6.(D)

Questions 1 through 3 are based on the following talk

1 Now let me explain how to handle this chemical/that Maxwell Chemicals sent to us

2 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 1) From now on you have to follow the safety procedures/I'm going

to tell you all First of all (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 2) the use of protective gear is

required/because this chemical is really toxic

3 So you should remember to wear/protective clothing, gloves and goggles/and to use the exhaust

fans in the lab

4 Second, the used gear should be put and cleaned in the proper place/at the completion of your

work

5 Third, (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 3) it should be kept in the special red cabinet in the

laboratory If you have any questions, just ask

Talk 2 (Q4 ~ 6)

Questions 4 through 6 are based on the following talk

1 (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 4)Tonight's dinner/is in honor of /a much loved and

valuable,/longtime employee of (Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 5)thirty-five years with Smith

Steel

2 Upon graduating from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with the major in metal

engineering, Andrew joined Smith as a researcher/and became a leading innovator/in the making industry

steel-3 He made this company/one of the most competitive companies/ in the world/with his new

patented inventions

4 He has been a model for many new employees/who are eager to succeed in their respective

fields

5 It is with great respect and gratitude that(Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 4) we send him off into a

life of retirement/(Manh mối để trả lời câu hỏi 6)which will include drawing pictures and

fishing

6 We all wish you continued health and happiness!

Answers Part 4 - Practice Test

Part 4 Practice Test

71.(C) 72.(D) 73.(C) 74.(A) 75.(B) 76.(C) 77.(D) 78.(A) 79.(D) 80.(C) 81.(B) 82.(C) 83.(C) 84.(C) 85.(B) 86.(D) 87.(D) 88.(C) 89.(D) 90.(C) 91.(C) 92.(C) 93.(A) 94.(D) 95.(C) 96.(D) 97.(B) 98.(D) 99.(C) 100 (D)

Questions 71 – 73 refer to the following advertisement

Winter got you down? Can't face another day at the office? (71)Then sail away from the daily

routine on an exciting luxury cruise (73)aboard the S.S Daffodil, "The Queen of the Caribbean." You'll experience the adventure of a lifetime as you visit such exotic ports-of-call as Port-au-Prince, Panama City and Granada aboard a floating wonderland of delights: (72)a pleasure vessel where first class service, haute cuisine, and exciting entertainment combine to create the perfect vacation Call today and let the S.S Daffodil and her crew take you away to paradise Leave those wintertime blues behind

Questions 74 – 76 refer to the following message

(74) Sales is a fast paced world Long hours, high stress, and the bottom line come with the

territory It's the responsibility of every successful salesman to monitor himself for the early signs

of the ultimate career-killer: burnout (75)The symptoms of burnout may vary but they all amount to the same thing: a life out of balance Do you find yourself unable to get out of the bed in the

morning and face the day? Are you hard on yourself and those around you? (76)If so, stop, and ask yourself: Do I like what I do? And if the answer is no, get help Talk to one of our counselors or tell your supervisor what's going on Remember, this is a company that cares

Questions 77 – 79 refer to the following annoucement

(78)Attention all passengers on World Airlines Flight 702 to Chicago and Flight 229 to Milwaukee (77)We're sorry to report that these flights have been cancelled because of heavy rainstorms at the Denver airport where these flights originate (79)All passengers should proceed to the World

Airline customer service desk where we will try to locate alternative flights for you (79)If we are unable to do this, all passengers respectively will receive coupons for meals and hotel

accommodations (78)here in New York World Airline heartily apologizes for inconveniences you are suffering And thank you again for flying World Airline

Questions 80 – 82 refer to the following message

Hi My name is Ruth Mark, and I'm leaving this message for (80)Mr Greggson Tylor, the personnel director (81 )The main reason for my call is to inquire about the opening (82)advertised in the LA Times for an accounting position at your Los Angeles branch office I have a great interest in this job and also I have approximately 3 years of experience in the similar area I would appreciate it if you could email or fax me more detailed information about it My e-mail address is

ruth032@hyfus.com and my fax number is 900-433-2424 I hope to receive further details about this exciting and challenging position Thank you for your cooperation

Questions 83 – 85 refer to the following announcement

(84)After 35 years in business Canada wide and the past 10 years as one of (83)Toronto's finest tire manufacturers, Murphy Tires is sorry to announce that its plant will be closed permanently, on Tuesday, September 13h, 2005 Due to recent economic setbacks and unexpected fiscal losses, thirty-five long-term employees have lost their jobs but will be granted a separation package Chief Executive Officer, Charles Borden, was unavailable for comment at press release, although a

plenary session will be held early tomorrow morning (85)Liquidation of all assets will take place at Mountaineer Auction House and all proceeds will be donated to the employee's pension plan

Questions 86 – 88 refer to the following annoucement

(86)This line shows our poposil for he expanded complex facilities The proposal's expansion provides space for twenty-five new retail stores and ten new restaurants, including two more fast food bars We have modernized the gathering space in the central area by including an elevated platform and (87)a domed root, suitable for cultural performances outside regardless of weather conditions Please notice that our design

depicts benches and plants in the walkways, and skylights in all areas to create a light and spacious atmosphere (88)Observe as well, the additional parking areas along the southern side of the

expansion This next slide shows the entire complex against the backdrop of nearby office

buildings

Questions 89 – 91 refer to the following advertisement

(89)Sounds of Nature lets you read, relax, or sleep peacefully to five soothing sounds With the simple press of a button you can be transported to a beach, or a tropical rainforest, or even enjoy the gentle patter of falling rain in the woods This relaxation system allows you to escape distracting everyday noises Traffic noise, loud stereos, and barking dogs will simply disappear Enjoy a great night's sleep just by listening to the wonderful and soothing Sounds of Nature These digitally recorded sounds, projected from a powerful wide-range speaker, create your own personal sound environment Sounds of Nature is a small, portable device, (90)powered by regular alkaline

batteries This magical, relaxation stereo system can be yours, (91 )with a two-year guarantee, for only one hundred and fifty dollars

Questions 92 – 94 refer to the following annoucement

In business news tonight, high-tech thefts from US computer industries are reaching alarming rates (92)Insurance companies in Washington estimate that companies lose 3 million dollars a week due

to theft (93)A representative from the State Electronics Council said that the largest losses are due

to thieves, who steal hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of equipment from warehouses across the state every week He added that crimes such as illegal high-tech cloning, industrial espionage and patent thefts were also a large component of total losses Businesspeople and political leaders in Washington are pleading for more help from the FBI's Computer Crime Division (94)The State Electronics Council has asked FBI director, Samuel Johnson, to upgrade the high-tech satellite offices to full bureaus with more available agents No decision has been made yet and thousands of dollars continue to be lost every minute the crime continues

Questions 95 – 97 refer to the following annoucement

According to studies conducted by our customer service department, (95)over 75 percent of service calls on our computer equipment were the result of user unfamiliarity, (96)while only 10 percent of service calls were actually the result of product failures The remaining 15 percent were due to a wide variety of mechanical problems which had nothing to do with the product We plan to deal with the mechanical problems by setting more strict quality control standards on our suppliers And,

we will deal with the in-house problems immediately All employees will attend training sessions for their jobs, and (97) supervisors will get training on how to ensure closer on-the-job supervision

Questions 98 – 100 refer to the following advertisement

(98)For a full month from now, during the special sales promotion period, we are asking our sales representatives to focus on the Chopper X-40, our newest product We believe that this product will

be the best-seller of all other similar ones like (100)last year's hit item the Chopper X-20, cutting equipment for cooking The Chopper X-40 can slice vegetables, make fresh juice, and even replace the typical household blender It basically comes with extra two cutting knives and an instructional videotape, (99)including bonus items, such as a timer, a dust cover and a cutting board By focusing our whole energy on the Chopper X-40, we will continue to lead the industry

Answers Actual Test 1

1.(C) 2.(C) 3.(A) 4.(D) 5.(C) 6.(A) 7.(C) 8.(C) 9.(D) 10.(A) 11 (C) 12.(C) 13.(B) 14.(B) 15.(B) 16.(A) 17.(B) 18.(C) 19.(A) 20.(B) 21.(A) 22.(B) 23.(C) 24.(A) 25.(B) 26.(A) 27.(C) 28.(B) 29.(C) 30.(A) 31.(C) 32.(B) 33.(A) 34.(B) 35.(A) 36.(C) 37.(A) 38.(C) 39.(A) 40.(B) 41.(B) 42.(D) 43.(A) 44.(D) 45.(A) 46.(C) 47.(B) 48.(D) 49.(A) 50.(C) 51.(A) 52.(D) 53.(A) 54.(B) 55.(D) 56.(C) 57.(A) 58.(D) 59.(B) 60.(D) 61.(A) 62.(C) 63.(B) 64.(D) 65.(A) 66.(B) 67.(B) 68.(D) 69.(A) 70.(C) 71.(D) 72.(A) 73.(C) 74.(A) 75.(C) 76.(B) 77.(D) 78.(C) 79.(B) 80.(A) 81.(D) 82.(C) 83.(C) 84.(B) 85.(A) 86.(A) 87.(D) 88.(C) 89.(D) 90.(C) 91.(D) 92.(A) 93.(D) 94.(B) 95.(C) 96.(B) 97.(D) 98.(C) 99.(A) 100.(B)

PART 1

1

(A) The men are loading the boxes onto the car

(B) The van is backing over the boxes

(C) The rear door of the van is open

(D) One of the men is counting the boxes

2

(A) They're serving food to the customers

(B) They're eating in a restaurant

(C) They're sitting at a table

(D) They're ordering some food

3

(A) The building is covered with some plants (B) The pole has fallen onto the building

(C) The power has been shut off

(D) The lawn is being mowed

4

(A) All of the people are standing in the bus

(B) Many people are boarding the bus

(C) A conductor is collecting the fare

(D) Some of the people are seated

5

(A) Books are being stacked

(B) People are arranging the books

(C) The tent is supported by some poles

(D) They're removing some books

6

(A) The man is resting his head on his hand

(B) The man is typing on the keyboard

(C) The man is working on some paperwork

(D) The man is reviewing some papers

7

(A) The woman is holding a receiver

(B) The man is taking notes

(C) The man is resting his chin on his hand

(D) The woman is having a cup of coffee

8

(A) The man is looking at the clocks

(B) The man is explaining significant aspects (C) The man is gesturing with his hands

(D) The man is working in New York branch

9

(A) A car is being towed away

(B) One of the men is breaking the car door

(C) They are putting out a fire

(D) A car has been turned over

10

(A) Children are boarding the bus

(B) Buses are lined up in the lot

(C) The bus has just left the school

(D) The bus is full of children

PART 2

11 What would you like me to order your lunch?

(A) Yes, thanks a lot

(B) Here, at this table

(C) I'll take the steak and potato

12 How long are you planning to stay out of the office this week?

(A) In the main lobby

(B) At noon today

(C) From Wednesday to Friday

13 Who do you think the woman is next to the president, Kate?

(A) She is attending the staff meeting

(B) She's the new sales manager

(C) She has a blue folder

14 How did you know about taking these computer courses?

(A) I thought it was very difficult

(B) I got a brochure in the mail

(C) At the school near my house

15 The man is Bernard who was promoted to new chief engineer, right?

(A) Yes, he does

(B) I'm not sure

(C) No, he hasn't

16 I heard that Mark left early in the morning, didn't he?

(A) Yes, he had an appointment

(B) I'm afraid I left it at home

(C) Really? I didn't read it

17 Which part would you prefer to be, in full- or part-time employment?

(A) Yes, it's very interesting

(B) I need a full-time job

(C) I'm asking you for some advice

18 Didn't Mr Johnson tell you to confirm the reservation?

(A) No, I'm not able to tell it exactly

(B) Yes, but he changed his mind

(C) I already checked It's under his name

19 Would you like to go with me to the reception tomorrow evening?

(A) That would be nice

(B) I didn't receive one

(C) I enjoyed it very much

20 Should I send the materials by quick delivery service or by overnight mail?

(A) Thanks for letting me know

(B) Whichever is faster

(C) Well, where do you want to send them?

21 Ma'am, may I see your driver's permit please?

(A) I'm sorry, I don't have it with me

(B) Yes, and I brought them a gift

(C) We can't really see it from here

22 When did you leave the Mexico city?

(A) Yes, I certainly would

(B) It's been a year now

(C) We moved to another city