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FOREWORD
This textbook is compiled to meet the needs of students taking a TOEIC course
which forms part of the curricula at Lac Hong University.
In selecting the materials for this textbook, the compilers set before themselves a
modest goal. They were guided by the desire to provide the students, within the
framework of the textbook, the possibility of getting acquainted with the format of the
new TOEIC test.
We are aware of the deficiencies that remain in the textbook in spite of the efforts
to make it an efficient aid in the study of this TOEIC course. Needless to say, the
compilers will be greatly indebted for all criticism and corrections sent to Lac Hong
TOEIC Center via the following e-mail address [email protected] .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TEACHING PLAN ........................................................................................................................ 3
END-OF-TERM TEST FORMAT AND COURSE RESULT ........................... 4
UNIT 1 ............................................................................................................................................. 5
UNIT 2 .......................................................................................................................................... 10
UNIT 3 .......................................................................................................................................... 16
UNIT 4 .......................................................................................................................................... 22
UNIT 5 .......................................................................................................................................... 28
UNIT 6 .......................................................................................................................................... 34
UNIT 7 .......................................................................................................................................... 40
UNIT 8 .......................................................................................................................................... 46
UNIT 9 .......................................................................................................................................... 51
UNIT 10 ....................................................................................................................................... 56
UNIT 11 ....................................................................................................................................... 61
UNIT 12 ....................................................................................................................................... 66
UNIT 13 ....................................................................................................................................... 71
UNIT 14 ....................................................................................................................................... 76
REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................. 80
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TEACHING PLAN
TOEIC PREPARATION COURSE
TERM 4 (15 weeks x 4 periods = 60 periods)
WEEK UNIT LISTENING
INCOMPLETE
SENTENCES
( VOCABULARY
& GRAMMAR)
INCOMPLETE
TEXTS
READING
COMPREHENSION
SPEAKING
PART E
1 UNIT 1 PART A PART B PART C PART D
TOPIC 1.1
2 UNIT 2 PART A PART B PART C PART D
TOPIC 1.2
3 UNIT 3 PART A PART B PART C PART D
TOPIC 1.3
4 UNIT 4 PART A PART B PART C PART D
TOPIC 1.4
5 UNIT 5 PART A PART B PART C PART D
TOPIC 1.5
6 UNIT 6 PART A PART B PART C PART D
TOPIC 1.6
7 UNIT 7 PART A PART B PART C PART D
TOPIC 1.7
8 UNIT 8 PART A PART B PART C PART D
Speaking
9 UNIT 9 PART A PART B PART C PART D
Speaking
10 UNIT 10 PART A PART B PART C PART D
Speaking
11 UNIT 11 PART A PART B PART C PART D
Speaking
12 UNIT 12 PART A PART B PART C PART D
Speaking
13 UNIT 13 PART A PART B PART C
PART D
- Class attendance (10%)
and 30% marks
announced
- Submission of score-
sheets with students’
signatures to LH TOEIC
Center
14 UNIT 14 PART A PART B PART C PART D
15 REVIEW
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END-OF-TERM TEST FORMAT
At the end of the term, the students will take a multiple choice test. This test lasts
70 minutes and consists of 7 parts as follows:
SECTION A: LISTENING: 40 Questions (5.0 marks) – Listen just one time
PART 1: Picture Description: 04 Questions
PART 2: Questions and Responses: 12 Questions
PART 3: Short Conversations: 12 Questions
PART 4: Short Talks: 12 Questions
SECTION B: GRAMMAR AND READING COMPREHENSION: 40 Questions (5.0 marks)
PART 5: Grammar and Vocabulary: 20 Questions
PART 6: Incomplete Texts: 09 Questions
PART 7: Reading Comprehension: 11 Questions
TOTAL NUMBER OF QUESTIONS: 80 (0.125 MARK/CORRECT ANSWER)
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UNIT 1
PART A: LISTENING
Part 1: Picture Description
Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
1. (A) (B) (C) (D) 4. (A) (B) (C) (D)
2. (A) (B) (C) (D) 5. (A) (B) (C) (D)
3. (A) (B) (C) (D)
Part 2: Questions and Responses
Listen to the questions and choose the best answer.
1. (A) (B) (C) 4. (A) (B) (C)
2. (A) (B) (C) 5. (A) (B) (C)
3. (A) (B) (C)
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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Review)
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. No one …………… willing to switch to the new product of his company.
(A) is (B) are (C) be (D) being
2. Our program is …………… selling software in the market.
(A) the fast (B) fastest (C) faster (D) the fastest
3. Many companies hire consultants to give …………… on special projects.
(A) advise (B) advertise (C) advice (D) adventure
4. Mr. Lee …………… his vacation after the project is completed.
(A) will take (B) took (C) has taken (D) taking
5. Business travelers usually do paperwork ……………their flights.
(A) during (B) while (C) when (D) as
6. The person …………… prepared this report has a real talent of writing.
(A) which (B) who (C) whose (D) she
7. The restaurant will prepare any dish without salt if a guest …………… it.
(A) will request (B) requests (C) requested (D) request
8. The Jones company has a reputation for its quality …………… service.
(A) nor (B) but (C) and (D) or
9. The pharmacist needed the doctor …………… the prescription before she filled it.
(A) verifying (B) verified (C) verifies (D) to verify
10. The manager made his employees…………… the computer training classes.
(A) attending (B) attend (C) to attend (D) attendance
11. Effective staff members …………… to instructions.
(A) always listen carefully (B) carefully always listen
(C) carefully listen always (D) listen always carefully
12. Mr. Go has been worrying too much and …………… .
(A) works too hard (B) worked too hard
(C) working too hard (D) to work to hard
13. Both …………… must be on my desk by 3.00 this afternoon.
(A) reporters (B) reports (C) reporting (D) report
14. …………… her innovative advertising ideas, she was not promoted.
(A) Because of (B) In spite (C) Although (D) Despite
15. The offices in the Pacific region …………… their meeting for next month.
(A) have scheduled (B) has scheduled (C) is scheduling (D) schedules
16. The …………… participants wanted the meeting to end soon.
(A) boring (B) bores (C) bored (D) is boring
17. Ms. Wei returns all her phone calls …………… .
(A) rarely (B) every day (C) never (D) always
18. The restaurant …………… overlooks the river is very popular.
(A) it (B) that (C) whose (D) who
19. The food must be served …………… it is prepared.
(A) as soon (B) as soon as (C) soon as (D) sooner than
20. Mr. Stein …………… for the day when the phone call came.
(A) has already left (B) already leaves
(C) already left (D) had already left
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PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following e-mail.
From: John Thomas [[email protected]]
Sent: Thu 2006/05/22
Subject: Wigan processing plant visit
Hi, Michelle.
I realize how urgent it is to get this project working at full speed, so I'm sending you
this report immediately (1) ------- my visit to the Wigan processing plant.
(A) onto (B) before (C) between (D) following
First, the good news, the new machinery has been fully installed and appears to be
functioning well. The only worry that I can see is that the power plant (2) ---------
(A) will experience
(B) is experiencing
(C) had experienced
(D) will have experienced
intermittent breakdowns. As I'm sure you can imagine, loss of power, even for a short
time, is seriously disruptive. Let's rectify this as soon as possible so that we can
(3) --------- the rate of production up to the recommended targets.
(A) contribute (B) approve (C) increase (D) prevent
Thanks,
Tom
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following letter.
Dear Ms. Richards,
Thank you for your application for a Citicorp debit card. We are pleased to advise you
that your application has been accepted. We'd like to welcome you as an (4) ---------
(A) equivalent
(B) outstanding
(C) official
(D) intended
member of the Citicorp Financial Services! You'll find enclosed a brochure containing
all the information you need. Please remember that we can serve you best if our
information about you is up-to-date. (5) --------- your personal circumstances change;
(A) Should (B) Could (C) Had (D) Did
for example, your place of employment or financial situation, address, etc., please
notify the customer service office straight away.
Don't hesitate to contact me or another customer service officer at (064) 555-5555 if
you have any queries. (6) ---------, try our e-line at [email protected].
(A) Favorably (B) Alternatively (C) Originally (D) Accordingly
Sincerely,
Robert Holmes
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PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the best answer.
Questions 1 through 4 refer to the following announcement.
Obituary
Audrey Sarah Ives
Beloved wife of Albert, mother of Joan and George
It is with great sadness that the Ives family notes the passing of Audrey Sarah Ives.
Mrs. Ives, aged 82, died at her home on Tuesday morning, having been in bad health
for the past 18 months. She had suffered from heart trouble for the past year. She was
a well-known amateur artist and often exhibited her best works at the Greenwich Art
Society. Her paintings toured throughout Europe, and she even painted a portrait of
the Queen. Her greatest achievement was the Alford Prize, which she won in 1985.
She was the younger sister of the well-known sculptor Annie Taverner. Although not
as well known as her sister, many think her talent was greater. Mrs. Ives was also a
concert violinist in her younger days and performed with the Pinedale Orchestra. She
also served in the Peace Corps for five years as a nurse's aide in Rwanda where she
was awarded the Queen's Medal for Valor when she assisted an injured tourist who
was attacked by a tiger. Mrs. Ives fought the tiger with her bare hands and then
provided life-saving medical attention to the tourist. In addition to her husband Albert,
she is survived by a son George, a daughter Joan and four grandchildren. Flowers can
be sent to the Pine Grove Funeral Home in Spring Valley.
1. Where would you expect to see this information?
(A) In a romance novel
(B) In a newspaper
(C) In a TV magazine
(D) On a poster
2. How long was Mrs. Ives ill?
(A) 82 years
(B) All her life
(C) 18 months
(D) One year
3. What did many people say about Mrs. Ives, with regard to her sister?
(A) Mrs. Ives didn't like painting.
(B) Mrs. Ives was a more famous painter.
(C) Mrs. Ives was a better artist.
(D) Mrs. Ives was richer.
4. What musical instrument did Mrs. Ives play?
(A) Cello
(B) Violin
(C) Guitar
(D) Piano
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Questions 5 and 6 refer to the following announcement.
Global Language Institute
176 Henry Road, Suite 100
552-7865
Are you planning a trip abroad? Whether your trip is for business or pleasure, we can
help you develop the language skills you will need. Classes available in French,
Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic. Classes meet daily. New groups
forming every month. Private tutorials by special arrangement.
* Ask about our translation and interpretation services * Join us for our Friday evening foreign film series. Call our office for a current schedule.
5. Which service is not provided by the Global Language Institute?
(A) Travel planning (B) Language classes (C) Translation (D) Movies
6. How often do language classes meet?
(A) Every day (B) Every evening
(C) Every other Friday (D) Once a month
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PART E: SPEAKING
TOPIC 4.1: CULTURE
Suggested questions:
1. What has surprised you when you have met people from other cultures?
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2. What do you like and dislike about your culture? Why?
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3. If you could change one thing about your culture, what would it be?
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4. Would you ever consider marrying or dating someone from another culture?
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5. If a group of people came to Vietnam from overseas, what advice would you give them?
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6. What do you think is important when visiting another country?
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7. What culture besides your own do you admire and why?
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8. If aliens visited Vietnam, what might surprise them?
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9. What is considered rude in your culture?
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10. What does it mean to be polite in your culture? Why?
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UNIT 2
PART A: LISTENING
Part 3: Short Conversations
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
1. Why did the woman enjoy her vacation?
(A) She enjoyed the beach. (B) The weather was great.
(C) She met a lot of people. (D) She slept a lot.
2. How does the woman feel now?
(A) She is relaxed. (B) She feels great.
(C) She feels sleepy. (D) She is not tired.
3. What does the man tell the woman to do?
(A) Tell him about the holiday (B) Get some sleep
(C) Eat some food (D) Go home
4. How many times has it rained that week?
(A) Five (B) Six (C) Seven (D) Eight
5. What does the man want to do?
(A) Swim at the beach (B) Surf
(C) Relax on the beach (D) Go for a drive
6. What are they going to do?
(A) Drive along the coast (B) Get on a ship
(C) Take a walk in the bay (D) Go surfing
Part 4: Short Talks
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
1. Where is John Rogers?
(A) On a cruise ship (B) On an island
(C) On an airplane (D) In the studio
2. What does John Rogers do?
(A) He is a reporter. (B) He is a tourist.
(C) He is a host. (D) He is a farmer.
3. In which part of the show will they talk about saving money?
(A) Part 1 (B) Part 2 (C) Part 3 (D) Part 4
4. What kind of advice is this?
(A) Where to go (B) What to do
(C) When to travel (D) How to save money
5. What times does the man suggest staying inside?
(A) 12 a.m. and 2 p.m. (B) 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
(C) 12 a.m. and 3 p.m. (D) 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
6. What does the man recommend doing?
(A) Buying sunscreen (B) Eating tropical fruits
(C) Changing your hair color (D) Going on vacation
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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Review)
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. Please take extra soap and towels …………… room 312.
(A) at (B) of (C) in (D) to
2. The waitress suggested that we …………… the spicy chicken.
(A) order (B) ordered (C) to order (D) ordering
3. The …………… argument caused everyone to vote in favor of the proposal.
(A) convinced (B) convince (C) convincing (D) to convince
4. Although it seems unlikely, …………… sometimes influences business decision.
(A) politicians (B) politics (C) political (D) politicize
5. This long letter will require three …………… .
(A) paper (B) papers (C) sheets of paper (D) sheets of papers
6. The engineer ……… can devise a way to overcome this problem will receive a bonus.
(A) he (B) she (C) who (D) whom
7. Ms. Dubois is the head of our department of research and …………….
(A) developed (B) developing (C) development (D) develops
8. Both the TV ads …………… the newspaper ads will be withdrawn.
(A) and (B) also (C) but also (D) nor
9. All departments …………… their deadlines will be given a substantial bonus.
(A) meeting (B) met (C) will meet (D) to meet
10. The new desk, …………… was delivered yesterday, looks wonderful in the
reception area.
(A) that (B) which (C) it (D) who
11. If Mr. Chi …………… the project, it will be finished on schedule.
(A) had managed (B) has managed (C) managing (D) manages
12. The chairwoman urged that she …………… a deal with the competitors.
(A) makes (B) to make (C) make (D) will make
13. The …………… highways in the area make commuting difficult.
(A) crowded (B) crowding (C) crowds (D) crowd
14. Ms. Barrios …………… to the convention if she can get time off.
(A) has gone (B) had gone (C) will go (D) was going
15. The driver decided to take a detour ………… there was an accident on the highway.
(A) whether (B) because (C) although (D) where
16. The research division announced it has made .……… toward an effective vaccine.
(A) progress (B) a progress (C) the progress (D) one progress
17. Trying to cut costs by 8% may be …………… task the team has faced.
(A) a hard (B) as hard as (C) the hardest (D) harder than
18. Ms. Rio is interested in learning about the company and ……… her business skills.
(A) to improve (B) improving (C) improve (D) improved
19. The hotel tries to have fresh flowers …………… the lobby.
(A) out (B) of (C) to (D) in
20. The …………… statement shocked the board members.
(A) surprising (B) surprise (C) surprised (D) had surprised
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PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following announcement.
Liddell and Roberts Chartered Accountants, Melbourne's top accounting firm for
nearly one hundred years, announced today that it will be (1)--------- its operations
(A) evaluating
(B) expanding
(C) concentrating
(D) closing
to Sydney. Its new office will be located in the Asahi Finance Center Building, right
in the beating heart of Sydney's Central Business District.
The head of the new office, John Roberts, underlined that he will set the highest
possible standards for the new operation. He will personally take charge of recruiting
the new staff now (2) ---------. In particular, anyone seeking employment
(A) seek (B) seeking (C) have sought (D) being sought
at Liddell and Roberts should not only be well-qualified but also experienced in a
variety of accounting environments.
Experienced and (3) --------- accountants seeking a rare career opportunity should
(A) skill (B) skills (C) skilled (D) skillfully
contact Mr. Roberts at his interim office at 712-9989 or on his mobile phone at 355-
0088.
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following letter.
Dear Madam or Sir:
I would like to apologize on behalf of Mediatek for the recent (4)---------- in delivery
(A) to interrupt
(B) interruptive
(C) interrupted
(D) interruption
of the digital media services which you requested.
Damage to a cable by construction workers caused this unfortunate situation. We
(5)--------- every effort to ensure that this does not happen again. And, of course, we
(A) was making (B) will have made (C) will make (D) made
will try to compensate you in some way for the inconvenience. We have set up a
special telephone extension and e-mail address so that we can deal with each case
individually. Please contact Jan Pearson at (03) 596-2133 or at [email protected].
We trust that the service to which you are (6) --------- has already been restored. If
(A) accustomed (B) committed (C) dependable (D) accountable
this is not the case, please contact us as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Jon Richards
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PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the best answer.
Questions 1 through 4 refer to the following advertisement.
Stay at the Svinkaire Hotel in Oslo
Winter Wonderland Special
A little taste of luxury at affordable prices.
The Svinkaire Hotel and Restaurant is the oldest family-run hotel and restaurant
in Iceland. For over one hundred years the Svinkaire family has been providing
the best service and comfort that the Northern Hemisphere has to offer. Escape the
cold with a Svinkaire Winter Wonderland Special Deal. From December 15th
through
March 15th
, we are offering a discount rate on all our rooms. Up to 50% cheaper than
our regular rates! Enjoy our top of the range sauna cabins, made of the finest quality
wood. Or why not release your stress in one of our aromatherapy steam rooms? If you
like sports, why not try your hand at reindeer wrestling? Or if you are an artist at heart,
you could try ice sculpture taught by Iceland's leading ice sculpture instructor, Sven
Boorntorg.
Our rooms are all equipped with TVs and DVD players. The hotel offers a full range
of DVDs to rent, including the latest releases. We also provide Internet access. The
Winter Wonderland Special includes your choice of a free buffet breakfast or dinner,
and an evening sleigh ride to see the snow-capped mountains of Blintstroom.
Call 9223-8872 to make a reservation, or check out the Svinkaire website:
www.svinkaire.com.
1. How long will this deal last?
(A) One month
(B) Three months
(C) One week
(D) One year
2. What is the hotel offering for free?
(A) DVDs
(B) A room
(C) One meal
(D) A reservation
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the advertisement?
(A) Internet access
(B) Saunas
(C) Room service
(D) Breakfast
4. How long has the Svinkaire Hotel been in business?
(A) For 10 years
(B) For 100 years
(C) Over 100 years
(D) Over 100 days
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Questions 5 through 8 refer to the following business correspondence.
●
1776 Liberty Lane
Philadelphia, PA 12345
April 18
Ms. Isabella Fernandez
Director
National Association of Business
1492 Nina Avenue
Columbus, OH 67890
Dear Ms. Fernandez,
I am interested in applying for the position of Art Director of your publication,
Business Association Monthly, as advertised in the Columbus News of April 17. I have
worked as an assistant art director on several publications including Journal of
Business and Association News. I have an MA degree in Graphic Design from the
Splat Art Institute in New Jersey and have received several awards for my design
work. I also teach a graphic design class at a community college in nearby Camden.
I plan to be in the Columbus area during the week of May 2. If it would be convenient
for you, I would like to meet with you sometime during that week to discuss the
position you have available. Please let me know which day and time would suit you.
You can reach me at the phone number or e-mail address listed on my enclosed
resume. Thank you for your attention. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Steven Wagner
5. What is the purpose of this letter?
(A) To advertise a job opening
(B) To apply for a job
(C) To find out what positions are available
(D) To subscribe to a publication
6. Who is Isabella Fernandez?
(A) A graphic designer (B) A professor at a community college
(C) The director of an association (D) The editor of a journal
7. Where did Steven Wagner study?
(A) In Philadelphia (B) In Camden
(C) In Columbus (D) In New Jersey
8. What does Mr. Wagner want to do during the week of May 2nd
?
(A) Give Ms. Fernandez his resume
(B) Send an e-mail message to Ms. Fernandez
(C) Have a meeting with Ms. Fernandez
(D) Call Ms. Fernandez by telephone
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PART E: SPEAKING
TOPIC 4.2: DRUGS
Suggested questions:
1. Do you think alcohol is a drug?
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2. Is alcohol addictive? What about tea, coffee, chocolate…?
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3. What are some of the characteristics of drunken people?
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4. Do you think that tobacco is a legal drug? Why/Why not?
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5. If heroin were legal, would there be less crime? For example: burglary and robbery.
Why/Why not?
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6. At what age should it be legal to drink and smoke?
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7. Should women be prevented legally from drinking and smoking when pregnant?
Why/Why not?
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8. Cancer patients find that marijuana stops their pain. Should it be legal for them?
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9. Do you think experimenting with alcohol and cigarettes leads to experimenting with
harder drugs?
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10. Many students nowadays smoke and drink. What do you feel when you see students
smoking and drinking? Why?
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UNIT 3 PART A: LISTENING
Part 1: Picture Description
Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
1. (A) (B) (C) (D) 4. (A) (B) (C) (D)
2. (A) (B) (C) (D) 5. (A) (B) (C) (D)
3. (A) (B) (C) (D)
Part 2: Questions and Responses
Listen to the questions and choose the best answer.
1. (A) (B) (C) 4. (A) (B) (C)
2. (A) (B) (C) 5. (A) (B) (C)
3. (A) (B) (C)
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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Review)
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. The housekeeping department needs to order ………… uniform for its new employee.
(A) an (B) a (C) the (D) some
2. The director …………… for his vacation and will not return until next week.
(A) leaving (B) had left (C) has left (D) will have left
3. The …………… document describes the new regulations.
(A) enclosed (B) enclose (C) enclosing (D) to enclose
4. The accountants did not find …………… many errors in the spreadsheet.
(A) too (B) any (C) few (D) hardly
5. The man ……………hat blew in the wind chased it across the park.
(A) his (B) whose (C) who (D) that
6. The solution they suggested requires …………… the entire department.
(A) reorganization (B) reorganize (C) to reorganize (D) reorganizing
7. Ms. Siri …………… the package when she discovered the address was wrong.
(A) had mailed (B) has mailed (C) will mail (D) would mail
8. If Mr. Hu does not arrive soon, we …………… without him.
(A) left (B) is leaving (C) will leave (D) had left
9. She is a good manager…………… biggest asset is her ability to organize the project.
(A) who (B) her (C) whose (D) the
10. Television advertising costs …………… print advertising.
(A) most than (B) as much (C) more as (D) more than
11. They think so highly of you; that promotion is yours for …………….
(A) the asking (B) to ask (C) the ask (D) you asked
12. The new design failed because it was not …………… the original one.
(A) so convenient as (B) more convenient
(C) convenient than (D) most convenient
13. Mr. John was getting ready to leave the hotel when he …………… a phone call.
(A) receives (B) had received (C) is receiving (D) received
14. Unless the factory can increase …………, the headquarters will consider closing it.
(A) produce (B) producing (C) production (D) productive
15. Because traffic is heavy, I suggest ……………for the airport early.
(A) leaving (B) to leave (C) will leave (D) to leaving
16. Mr. Kan …………… night classes for the past three months.
(A) is attending (B) had attended
(C) will attend (D) has been attending
17. Limited space forced the writer ……………his article shorter.
(A) making (B) make (C) makes (D) to make
18. The manager will have a meeting …………… the client this afternoon to discuss the
problem.
(A) for (B) to (C) with (D) as
19. The board …………… about the merger by the time the new president takes over.
(A) decides (B) decided (C) has decided (D) will have decided
20. Ms. Ni always arrives early …………… her long commute.
(A) because of (B) because (C) in spite of (D) since
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PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following letter.
Re: Position P071553 Personal Assistant
Dear Ms. Lynn,
We are pleased to announce that you have been chosen as the successful candidate for
the above position. Congratulations!
As we outlined at the interview, this (1) --------- is a challenging one - you will be
(A) job (B) hire (C) career (D) appointment
the Personal Assistant to the deputy CEO of Ridgeway's Transport. However, your
qualifications, experience, and presentation at the interview have given us the highest
hopes regarding your ability to meet the challenge!
Please call me upon receipt of this letter to arrange a meeting time so that we can
conclude the formalities of the contract. Luckily, you will be assisted by Rachel
Robinson, an extremely experienced and capable staff member whom you (2) -------
(A) met
(B) meet
(C) will meet
(D) will have met
at the interview.
If, for any reason, you are unable to (3) --------- this position, please let me know as
(A) reply (B) accept (C) record (D) acknowledge
soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Michael Fitzgerald
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following letter.
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your contract renewal offer. Please consider this letter my acceptance.
I will make the monthly payment of $4,327 by internet transfer
(4) ------- the 12-month period, beginning on the first of February. Please also (5) -------
(A) throughout (A) advise
(B) regarding (B) agree
(C) because (C) accept
(D) beyond (D) anticipate
my congratulations on the way your company emphasizes personal service.
It's a welcome change from the general commercial culture, (6) --------- it's so
(A) who (B) what (C) where (D) which
difficult to get past an answering machine.
Sincerely,
Marion Wilkinson
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PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the best answer.
Questions 1 through 5 refer to the following letter and reply.
Dear Mom,
How are you? How is Michael? I hope that he has stopped sneezing and
coughing.
I am doing really great. I am really enjoying my tour of the museums of
Europe. I have been to the Louvre in Paris. It was really exciting seeing
the real Mona Lisa, but I was disappointed because it was so small.
Right now I am in Spain. I have visited Madrid, and now I am in
Barcelona. There are so many museums to visit that I don't know where
to begin!
The admission fees are much more expensive than I expected, so I can't
see everything that I wanted to see. Some days I have to choose between
having lunch or going to a museum! However, the museums in Spain are
not as expensive as the museums in France. I want to go to Italy next. I
hear that Florence has the best art of any city in Europe.
Next time I will call you - if I have money. (Maybe Sunday June 20th
at
6 p.m.?)
With love,
Sally
Dear Sally,
Thank you for your letter. Michael is fine. He just had an allergic
reaction to seafood - that's all. I'm really happy to hear about your trip. It
sounds so exciting. I remember that your father and I first met in Paris,
and hearing about your trip brings back a lot of memories. The weather
here is a little cloudy, but hot. Your father is in the backyard right now
digging up the weeds from the flower garden. Mrs. Williams from the
supermarket told me to tell you hello - so "Hello." Michael also says
hello.
Write again when you have more time,
Love, Mom
P.S. I'll send a phone card so you don't have to spend your museum
money on telephone charges.
1. Why does the writer want to go to Italy?
(A) It is cheaper than France.
(B) Her mother is in Italy.
(C) She went to France.
(D) Italy is the best country for art.
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2. What was probably wrong with Michael?
(A) We do not know. (B) He doesn't like museums.
(C) He had a cold. (D) He had a bad reaction to some food.
3. How will the writer next contact her mother?
(A) She will send an email. (B) She will telephone her.
(C) She will send a postcard. (D) She will not contact her again.
4. Where did Sally's mother first meet Sally's father?
(A) Madrid (B) Barcelona
(C) Paris (D) Florence
5. What will Sally's mom send her?
(A) A telephone (B) A telephone card
(C) Some money (D) Some seafood
Questions 6 and 7 refer to the following correspondence.
Memorandum
To: All company employees
From: Joanne Chang
Re: Bus pass program
In the face of increasing rush-hour traffic problems in our city, we would like to
encourage more company employees to make use of the public transportation system.
To this end, we are piloting a bus pass program effective next month. All employees
are eligible to receive a bus pass which will give you a 50% discount on the regular
city bus fare. The bus passes can be used on any city bus, Monday through Friday, and
are valid for three months. At the end of this time, we will evaluate the program and
consider extending it to the end of the year. Everybody interested in receiving a bus
pass should notify their department head before the 15th of the month. Bus passes will
be distributed during the last week of the month.
6. How does Chang describe the bus pass program?
(A) As an experiment
(B) As all-inclusive
(C) As a success
(D) As a valuable benefit
7. When can the bus passes be used?
(A) Monday through Friday
(B) Before the 15th of the month
(C) Only during rush hour
(D) The last week of every month
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PART E: SPEAKING
TOPIC 4.3: FEARS
Suggested questions:
1. Are there certain weather conditions that scare people? What are they? Why do
people become scared?
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2. Are you afraid of flying in an airplane?
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3. Do you fear certain insects and animals? What animal scares you the most? Why?
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4. What are some things which many people are afraid of? Why?
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5. What is the scariest movie you have ever seen?
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6. Are you afraid of giving a speech in public? Why?
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7. Do you think that young children should be allowed to watch horror movies? Why or
why not?
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8. What was the most frightening experience you have had?
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9. What is your biggest fear in your life? Are you afraid that it might come true? Why?
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10. Have you ever had a nightmare (a bad dream)? If yes, what is it about?
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UNIT 4
PART A: LISTENING
Part 3: Short Conversations
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
1. What does the man like about the painting?
(A) He likes the shape.
(B) He likes the colors.
(C) He likes it because it was hung over his bed when he was young.
(D) He likes it because it is the picture of the circus.
2. Where did the woman have a similar painting?
(A) Above her bed (B) In her living room
(C) Next to her bed (D) Next to her bookcase
3. What happened six months ago?
(A) The building opened. (B) The building was built.
(C) They bought the painting. (D) The artist painted the painting.
4. What is happening this weekend?
(A) A bowling game (B) A bowling ball exhibition
(C) An art exhibition (D) An Egyptian exhibition
5. When was the last time the woman was at an exhibition?
(A) When she was in middle school (B) When she was in high school
(C) When she was a kid (D) A year ago
6. When will they go?
(A) On Sunday (B) On Saturday (C) Next Sunday (D) On Friday
Part 4: Short Talks
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
1. What did the speaker’s son paint in elementary school?
(A) A painting of a hotel (B) A painting of a restaurant
(C) A painting of a cat (D) A landscape
2. Who buys his son’s paintings?
(A) People who love art (B) Hotels and restaurants
(C) Hotels and motels (D) Restaurants and nightclubs
3. What kinds of paintings does the man’s son do?
(A) Portraits (B) Landscapes (C) Animals (D) Abstract
4. What does she carry with her when she travels?
(A) A camera (B) A passport
(C) A travel guide (D) A sketchbook
5. What does she have that no one else have?
(A) Photographs of statues (B) Sketches of famous places
(C) Information about work of art (D) Free tickets
6. Which place is not mentioned in the talk?
(A) Tokyo (B) Rome (C) London (D) Paris
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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Review)
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. The copy machine was reduced to even …………… the sale price.
(A) less than (B) more than (C) as much as (D) least as
2. The passengers were not allowed to board ……… the crew was cleaning the cabin.
(A) during (B) while (C) for (D) whether
3. Not only …………… for her intelligence but also for her efficiency.
(A) Ms. Ann is known (B) Ms. Ann have been known
(C) is Ms. Ann known (D) Ms. Ann has been known
4. The hole in the side indicated that the crate had been …………… during shipment.
(A) hurt (B) injured (C) damaged (D) wounded
5. Mr. Nakara added the figures …………… .
(A) quick and accurate (B) quickly but accurately
(C) quickly and accurately (D) very quickly and accurate
6. …………… the chairman gets his exercise by walking to work.
(A) Rarely (B) Each morning (C) Never (D) Always
7. …………… I am tired, I will work late tonight.
(A) Or (B) Even though (C) Because (D) So that
8. The police…………… the area near the company headquarters every day.
(A) has patrolled (B) patrolling (C) patrols (D) patrol
9. Mr. Han …………… his bags when he found out his flight was canceled.
(A) packed (B) was packing (C) were packing (D) has packed
10. The manager ……………his assistant about the changes before he announced them
to the other employees.
(A) had said (B) had told (C) has talked (D) has explained to
11. You’ll find the papers …………… the file cabinet on the left.
(A) at (B) of (C) out (D) in
12. The accountant demands that his clerk …………… her work carefully before
submitting it.
(A) check (B) will check (C) to check (D) checking
13. The competitor’s product is neither as efficient …………… as inexpensive as ours.
(A) or (B) but (C) nor (D) either
14. Employees are paid …………… .
(A) rarely (B) twice a month (C) always (D) never
15. Although Ms. Kent …………… reservations, the hotel did not have a room for her.
(A) had made (B) has made (C) made (D) makes
16. When you……………the audience, don’t look at any one person.
(A) address (B) talk (C) focus (D) communicate
17. The final report on the project needs to be completed…………… possible.
(A) as quickly as (B) as quick as (C) quickly than (D) more quickly
18. The food at the banquet was good, and the …………… was even better.
(A) entertain (B) entertained (C) entertaining (D) entertainment
19. The hotel needs …………… better training for its front desk staff.
(A) providing (B) will provide (C) to provide (D) provide
20. The …………… draft of the report was sent to the director.
(A) completed (B) competed (C) competent (D) complained
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PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following letter.
Dear Ms. Charlesworth,
This is just a reminder that your regular 6-month checkup is due. Would a Thursday
appointment with Dr. Johnson at 4:30 p.m. be convenient for you? If it (1) ---------
(A) has not been
(B) was not
(C) will not be
(D) would have been
possible for you to come at this time, please call the reception desk as soon as
possible. We would also like to inform you of two important changes: The telephone
number for reception is (2) --------- 555-6767.
(A) now (B) why (C) here (D) still
We are also pleased to announce that we have set up an (3) --------- line. Should you
(A) extended
(B) awareness
(C) opportunity
(D) advice
have any problem or question relating to dental treatment, you may call us for free
counseling and advice between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
We hope to see you shortly.
Albert Park Dental Clinic
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following letter.
Dear Professor Wilson,
During the Melbourne Arts Festival, I had the great pleasure of attending your public
lecture entitled "Avant-garde Art in the 1920s." What a fascinating topic it was, and
may I congratulate you on your extremely (4) --------- presentation.
(A) interest (B) interested (C) interesting (D) interestingly
As president of the Bayside Arts Society, I would like to let you know about our
(5) --------- of documents and other materials relating to local art and artists over
(A) invention
(B) location
(C) collection
(D) migration
the last hundred years. This may be useful for your future research.
I would also like to know if you would be available to address our monthly meeting,
either in March or in April. Please let me know soon (6) --------- I'm sure our
(A) as (B) why (C) that (D) unless
members would be most appreciative if you came.
Sincerely,
John Thompson
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PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the best answer.
Questions 1 through 4 refer to the following advertisement.
GRAND OPENING SALE!
The Art Shoppe, Europe's biggest and most exciting art supply super-store, is opening a
new store in the downtown area. To celebrate this exciting event, all six Art Shoppe store
branches are having a "Buy One, Get One Free" sale!
What does this mean for you? It means savings, savings, SAVINGS! That's Right!
Buy one fantastic oil painting and receive another one ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!!
Imagine that you want a beautiful landscape painting, but your wife wants a portrait. No
need to argue about which one to get - GET THEM BOTH!!!! It's Buy One, Get One
Free!!!
Your children think that some modern art would color up the walls of their bedrooms,
but your husband thinks that classical art would be better. Don't worry - get one of each!
It’s buy one, get one free!
Landscapes, portraits, still-life, modern, classical, rococo, cubist. All styles! All sizes!
All shapes! BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE!
The Art Shoppe also offers painting classes for all levels beginning through advanced.
On Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 The Art Shoppe also offers sculpture classes.
So come on down to the place that everyone is talking about - The Art Shoppe!
Note: Offer does not apply to watercolors.
1. How many store branches does The Art Shoppe have?
(A) One
(B) Six
(C) Ten
(D) The article does not say.
2. According to the advertisement, what do you get if you buy a painting at The Art
Shoppe?
(A) Some money
(B) Painting lessons
(C) Another painting
(D) Some paint
3. What does the offer NOT apply to?
(A) Animal paintings
(B) Watercolor paintings
(C) Landscape paintings
(D) Portraits
4. What classes are offered on Wednesday evenings?
(A) Photography
(B) Painting
(C) Flower arranging
(D) Sculpture
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Questions 5 through 7 refer to the following advertisement.
Iris M. Ross
Attorney at Law
78 Main Street
Oakdale, IL 33333
March 8
Mr. Peter Park
175 North State Street
Oakdale, IL 33334
Dear Mr. Park,
Please find enclosed the appraisal of the property owned by you and your business
partner, Samantha Richards, on River Road in Oakdale. The appraisal is forwarded in
duplicate so that you can provide a copy to Ms. Richards. Also enclosed is the invoice
from Rogers & Rogers, Inc., the firm which performed the appraisal, in the amount of
$500. Please forward payment directly to their office at this time.
As you will see in the enclosed document, the property was appraised at a value of
$100,000, which is roughly $8,000 per acre. If you are still interested in selling this
property, please contact my office so that we can draw up the necessary paperwork
and contact a qualified real estate agent.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Iris Ross
5. In what capacity did the author write this letter?
(A) A real estate agent
(B) A lawyer
(C) A real estate appraiser
(D) A property owner
6. How can Mr. Park see the property appraisal?
(A) Look at the enclosures
(B) Visit River Road in Oakdale
(C) Contact Ms. Ross' office
(D) Get in touch with a realtor
7. What did Mr. Park learn from the appraisal of his property?
(A) The best time to sell his property
(B) Who he should sell his property to
(C) The value of his property
(D) The names of real estate agents
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PART E: SPEAKING
TOPIC 4.4: LOVE, DATING AND MARRIAGE
Suggested questions:
1. At what age do most people in Vietnam get married? At what age do you want to get
married? Why?
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2. Describe the appearance of the person you would like to date.
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3. Do you think a boy should pay for everything on a date? Why or why not?
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4. Do you believe in love at first sight?
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5. What is your opinion of arranged marriages?
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6. Do you think getting married means giving up freedom? Why or why not?
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7. Do you think that you can find eternal love through the Internet? Do you believe in
eternal love?
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8. How long do you think a couple should know each other before they get married?
Why?
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9. What are some qualities of a spouse or a partner that you think are important? Why?
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10. What are some of the main reasons that make people get divorced?
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UNIT 5 PART A: LISTENING
Part 1: Picture Description
Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
1. (A) (B) (C) (D) 4. (A) (B) (C) (D)
2. (A) (B) (C) (D) 5. (A) (B) (C) (D)
3. (A) (B) (C) (D)
Part 2: Questions and Responses
Listen to the questions and choose the best answer.
1. (A) (B) (C) 4. (A) (B) (C)
2. (A) (B) (C) 5. (A) (B) (C)
3. (A) (B) (C)
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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Review)
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. …………… her vacation, she toured every museum in the city.
(A) During (B) While (C) Because (D) Although
2. Ms. Fili …………… for us for 30 years by the time she retires.
(A) will work (B) has been working
(C) has worked (D) will have been working
3. Always …………… the shipment before you sign for it.
(A) examined (B) examines (C) examine (D) will examine
4. I …………… to work on time if the bus is late.
(A) cannot get (B) could not get (C) have gotten (D) had gotten
5. The …………… newspaper article puzzled readers.
(A) confuse (B) to confuse (C) confusing (D) confused
6. Mr. Ngo …………… a trip to the islands until he realized it was hurricane season.
(A) planned (B) plans (C) has planned (D) had been planning
7. Ms. Yi …………… on her secretary to plan her schedule.
(A) depends (B) depending (C) dependent (D) dependence
8. I prefer to pay by …………… .
(A) bill (B) payment (C) check (D) balance
9. If we …………… earlier, there would have been tickets available.
(A) have inquired (B) inquired (C) will inquire (D) had inquired
10. Several crops……………by the government.
(A) will have been subsidizing (B) being subsidized
(C) are subsidizing (D) are being subsidized
11. The head of the division will be going to the convention ……… an emergency arises.
(A) while (B) unless (C) because (D) since
12. The passenger …………… left his umbrella on the bus can claim it by calling our
lost-and-found.
(A) he (B) his (C) who (D) which
13. Mr. Bian could not find his telephone directory, so he ………… one from Ms. Jane.
(A) loaned (B) sent (C) lent (D) borrowed
14. I suggest …………… an attorney before proceeding with a lawsuit.
(A) consult (B) consulting (C) to consult (D) will consult
15. …………… the company throws a party for its employees.
(A) Rarely (B) Never (C) Seldom (D) Once a year
16. The company …………… not yet answered our complaint.
(A) has (B) does (C) will (D) is
17. The Royal Hotel offers …………… accommodations in the city.
(A) better than (B) best than (C) the best (D) as good as
18. The furniture,………… is being replaced as we redecorate, will be donated to charity.
(A) that (B) which (C) it (D) whose
19. Every room should have clean sheets, fresh towels, …………… new bars of soap
each morning.
(A) and (B) nor (C) or (D) but
20. Area businesses are encouraged …………… office paper.
(A) recycles (B) recycling (C) recycle (D) to recycle
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PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following policy and regulations.
From: Parking Supervisor [[email protected]]
To: All students and staff
Subject: Parking regulations
There have been some important changes in parking regulations recently, which may
result in some confusion. Please read this notice carefully, as failure to observe the
rules will (1) --------- fines of up to $100.
(A) pose (B) affect (C) result in (D) start on
There have been some zoning changes. Please be careful, as many formerly blue zone
parking spaces (all day) are now red zones (2 hours). New students should obtain a
temporary parking permit from the student union. This should be displayed above the
dashboard of their (2) --------- with the number clearly visible.
(A) claims
(B) vehicles
(C) purchases
(D) companies
As part of our environmental awareness policy, all staff and students (3) --------- to
(A) encouraged (B) are encouraged
(C) had encouraged (D) to be encouraged
take public transport at least one day per week.
Thank you.
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following announcement.
As you are aware, every year we select one employee to win the Mega Hardware
Employee of the Year Award based on customer comments and supervisors'
recommendations. We are particularly pleased to announce this year's winner, store-
man Tom Scott.
Tom's situation is (4) ----------: not only has he been working for us for less than a
(A) unique (B) common (C) desirable (D) predictable
year, but he has a learning disability. He has nonetheless managed to master his job in
a short time. In fact, several customers have taken the time to express their
(5) ---------- for his courtesy and helpfulness.
(A) concern
(B) importance
(C) appreciation
(D) disappointment
Tom evidently gets a great deal of (6) --------- from his work, and this has made him
(A) satisfied (B) satisfying
(C) satisfyingly (D) satisfaction
an effective worker and an asset to Mega Hardware.
Congratulations, Tom!
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PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the best answer.
Questions 1 through 4 refer to the following letter.
Dear grandma and grandpa, Thank you both for the wonderful wedding present. Both Jill and I have always
wanted to go to France and visit the museums. We were so shocked when we first saw
the airplane tickets that we almost fainted! It was more than we could have hoped to
receive airplane tickets to France as a wedding present! Paris is wonderful. The only
trouble is trying to decide where to go. I want to go to the museums, but Jill wants to
see some of the beautiful traditional churches. In the end, we decided to see the
churches in the morning (when the weather is cool), and the museums in the afternoon
(because they're air-conditioned). This allows us to get the most sightseeing done
during our two-week stay. There are many coffee shops, too. Jill likes sitting outside
and watching people, but I like sitting inside where I can enjoy the smell of the coffee.
French coffees are so much more aromatic and stronger than the coffee we are used to
back home. Thank you again for the lovely trip! We sent you a postcard, but I think
we will arrive back home before you get it. It is a picture of the Eiffel Tower.
Love,
Freddy and Jill
1. What did Freddy's grandparents give him and Jill for a wedding present?
(A) A cake
(B) Some coffee
(C) A trip to France
(D) Tickets to a museum
2. Based on this letter, which of the following could be inferred?
(A) Freddy is an indoor person, and Jill is an outdoor person.
(B) Freddy is an outdoor person, and Jill is an indoor person.
(C) Both Freddy and Jill are indoor people.
(D) Freddy and Jill hate to travel.
3. Why did they decide to visit the museums in the afternoon?
(A) They could get a discounted price in the afternoon.
(B) The museums are closed in the mornings.
(C) The weather is hot and the museums have air conditioning.
(D) The art is better in the afternoon.
4. How long was their trip?
(A) One week
(B) Two weeks
(C) One month
(D) The reading does not say.
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Questions 5 through 7 refer to the following letter.
Job-related stress can lead to symptoms of poor physical health such as weight gain,
fatigue, and susceptibility to illness. Both diet and exercise can contribute to the
alleviation of these negative effects of stress. The first step is to eliminate junk food
from the diet. While soda or a candy bar may give you an instant burst of energy, they
usually leave you feeling tired again quite quickly. Instead, try a piece of fresh fruit as
a mid-morning or mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Fruit contains enough sugar to keep you
going for several hours, but not so much that you end up feeling fatigued. Fruit does
not contribute to weight gain in the same way that many kinds of junk food do.
The next step is to make a habit of exercising every day. Whether you exercise before
or after work, or during your lunch break, whether you walk, run, or work out at the
gym, you should aim for twenty to thirty minutes of exercise a day. The key is to find
a form of exercise that you enjoy. That way, you are more likely to do it every day and
will receive the maximum benefit.
Both diet and exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight, keep you feeling
energized, and protect you from illness. Then you will be better equipped to deal with
the sources of stress at your job.
5. What is the purpose of this article?
(A) To discuss the causes of stress
(B) To talk about ways of preventing weight gain
(C) To explain how to ease the negative effects of stress
(D) To explain why junk food is bad for the health
6. How should you exercise?
(A) Vigorously
(B) Consistently
(C) Indolently
(D) Impulsively
7. What is a pick-me-up?
(A) Something that gives you energy
(B) A carry-out food line
(C) An express bus
(D) Junk food
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PART E: SPEAKING
TOPIC 4.5: SUPERSTITIONS
Suggested questions:
1. What are some superstitions in Vietnam?
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2. What are some things that are considered (un)lucky? Why?
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3. What numbers are considered to be (un)lucky in Vietnam?
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4. Do you believe in horoscope?
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5. Do you think that some people can predict the future?
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6. Why do some people need fortune-tellers?
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
7. Why do some people go to fortune-tellers before doing important things?
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8. Do you believe that houses can be haunted? Have you ever been to one?
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9. Do you think that there is truth behind superstitions?
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10. In many countries people believe in ghosts, spirits, and vampires. Is this true in
Vietnam? And why do you think these beliefs are so common?
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UNIT 6
PART A: LISTENING
Part 3: Short Conversations
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
1. Where does the woman want to go next week?
(A) To a play (B) To a musical (C) To the opera (D) To the movies
2. What does the man say about the musical?
(A) He says he doesn’t want to go.
(B) He says he might enjoy it.
(C) He says the woman might enjoy it.
(D) He says he wants to see it before it finishes next week.
3. What does the woman say at the end?
(A) She will go to see the play.
(B) She really wants to see the musical.
(C) She says that she will go to the musical, but she gets to pick next time.
(D) She won’t go to the musical.
4. What is true about the man?
(A) He thinks he is a great singer. (B) He didn’t like the woman’s voice.
(C) He really liked the woman’s voice. (D) He was at karaoke two nights ago.
5. What did the woman think?
(A) She thought she was in tune. (B) She didn’t really like the way she sang.
(C) She was happy with her singing. (D) She had been practising that song a lot.
6. What does the man want?
(A) He wants to practise more. (B) He wishes that he could sing better.
(C) He wants lessons from the woman. (D) He wants to hear the woman sing again.
Part 4: Short Talks
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
1. How many places has “Dance Time” moved?
(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5
2. How long has “I’m the One” been the number one song?
(A) 1 week (B) 2 weeks (C) 3 weeks (D) 4 weeks
3. What is the name of the number 3 song?
(A) I’m the One (B) Dance Time
(C) Forever You and Me (D) Forever with You
4. Who is learning to play the drums?
(A) The man (B) The man’s son
(C) The man’s brother (D) The man’s neighbor
5. What is true about the speaker?
(A) He comes from a musical family. (B) He plays a musical instrument.
(C) He wants his son to be creative. (D) He is happy to buy his son a drum.
6. What time does Michael finish pracrising?
(A) 8 o’clock (B) 9 o’clock (C) 11 o’clock (D) 12 o’clock
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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Review)
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. Both companies are …………… the same business.
(A) in (B) with (C) from (D) through
2. …………… there were so many options, everyone was satisfied.
(A) If (B) Why (C) Because (D) When
3. If they …………… more aware of the trends, they could have avoided bankruptcy.
(A) were (B) are (C) have been (D) had been
4. Marine biologists want to reduce industrial ……………. .
(A) pollution (B) environment (C) pollutes (D) environmental
5. ……… stockbrokers said the market was healthy, they refused to invest more money.
(A) Because (B) Although (C) In addition (D) So
6. Marketing is important;……………, we’re hiring a new public relation firm.
(A) therefore (B) even though (C) nevertheless (D) but
7. The secretary had the messenger…………… the envelope as soon as possible.
(A) delivering (B) to deliver (C) deliver (D) delivered
8. The board meetings usually …………… on time.
(A) have started (B) start (C) are starting (D) starts
9. I was told that the man who …………… us so much had just been fired.
(A) helping (B) had been helped
(C) helped (D) are being helped
10. Even though the exchange rate was high, we …………… from them.
(A) must have bought (B) had to buy
(C) buy (D) had better buy
11. ………… Dr. Rossi hired the new secretary, the office has become more organized.
(A) When (B) Before (C) While (D) Since
12. Ms. Silva sent the memo …………… it had been approved.
(A) so (B) but (C) after (D) until
13. Since most of the business meetings were at night, we were able to spend the
day …………… .
(A) to enjoy sightseeing (B) to sightsee
(C) going to sightsee (D) sightseeing
14. It is time to take advantage of current …………… rate.
(A) interesting (B) interest (C) interested (D) interests
15. The manager has to …………… the presentation until next week.
(A) put off (B) put with (C) put on (D) put through
16. When the directors …………… a profit next week, they’ll be satisfied.
(A) will see (B) are seeing (C) see (D) have been seeing
17. Do …………… an estimate before getting it in writing.
(A) not ever accept (B) never accept (C) accept never (D) not accept ever
18. Production went down…………… morale was low.
(A) even though (B) when (C) but (D) to
19. The distributors will collaborate …………… a British company.
(A) with (B) in (C) from (D) of
20. If banks …………… the number of credit cards, the economy would improve.
(A) limiting (B) limited (C) had limited (D) are limiting
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PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following letter.
Dear Susan,
We are pleased to announce that you have been selected as one of this year's camp
counselors. You will be employed as a level 2 employee based on your previous
experience for the period from June 21 to August 10. Your (1) --------- will be $700
(A) pay (B) cost (C) charge (D) estimate
per week, with the possibility of overtime, which is paid at the rate of $19 per hour.
Your orientation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on June 21 at the City Hall Training Center.
Please (2) --------- to bring two recent photos.
(A) are remembered
(B) to remember
(C) remembering
(D) remember
During the orientation period, you will receive your identification card, and you will
also be (3) --------- with 3 summer camp shirts.
(A) informed (B) provided (C) retrieved (D) requested
We're looking forward to seeing you on June 21.
Sincerely,
Rob Watson
Personnel Officer
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following article.
More and more serious booklovers are discovering the (4) --------- of shopping for
(A) incomes (B) designs (C) interests (D) advantages
books online. This is simply because, without leaving your own home, you can search
for books, choose from a range of suppliers and prices, order and pay for them, and
then wait for your purchase to arrive at your door. Self-published works, secondhand
books, rare books, and books for specialists - practically (5) --------- you seek can be
(A) even
(B) whatever
(C) however
(D) anywhere
found on the Internet. It's even possible to do a form of “browsing” by using special
software that “remembers” your (6) --------- purchases and makes recommendations!
(A) previous (B) valuable (C) additional (D) necessary
Is this the end for your local bookshop or those dusty and poky secondhand
bookshops? Probably not because, let's face it, in many cases it's the sight and smell of
the newly printed bestseller or the well-thumbed classic which inspires you to make a
purchase. But now, booklovers can have the best of all worlds!
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PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the best answer.
Questions 1 through 5 refer to the following survey results and article.
Painting
Sculpture, Clay
Sculpture, Stone
Woodworking
What do students consider to be “art”? According to the World Arts Council, most
students who were asked this question considered art to be painting. Almost seventy
percent of students age 15 through 18 said that painting was art. This takes into
account all manner of painting from watercolor to pastels, oils, and acrylics. A much
smaller number, twenty percent, said that sculpture was art. This number includes
students who said that sculpture included wood and clay. Eight percent said that stone
sculpture was art. Only two percent of the students surveyed thought that working
with wood was art. “I think that paintings are artistic,” one student said, “but sculpture
isn’t.” According to Liza Melter, art director at Bandas University, students tend to
associate art with color; things that lack color aren't considered art. This research will
be used in the future to help better develop high school and university art curriculums.
Newspaper clipping
A local high-school teacher communicates with blind students via sculpture. Matt
Creaborne, an art teacher at Crestview High-School, recently began using sculpture to
assist blind students with such subjects as math and geometry. He got the idea by
watching the great Spanish sculptor Rigo Rossi use his hands to count off
measurements as he sculpted. “By using their hands, students can feel things like
distances and spatial relationships,” Mr. Creaborne said. “This allows them to think
abstractly, just like in geometry.” Mr. Creaborne's technique will be tried in several
other schools this fall including three high schools for blind learners. According to Jim
Miller, director for assisted student learning, Mr. Creaborne's methods should help
visually impaired students match non-visually impaired students in terms of their test
scores in mathematics. “We are looking forward to big improvements in test scores in
the next few years,” Mr. Miller said.
1. What was the age range of the students interviewed?
(A) 10 -14 (B) 14-16 (C) 15 -18 (D) 15 - 20
2. According to one art director, what do students associate art with?
(A) Color (B) Shape (C) Size (D) Popularity
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3. According to the chart, what is the least likely to be considered art?
(A) Painting (B) Clay sculpture
(C) Stone sculpture (D) Woodworking
4. According to the newspaper clipping, which students are Mr. Creaborne's classes for?
(A) Students who cannot see (B) Students who cannot hear
(C) Students who cannot taste (D) Students who cannot feel
5. According to the newspaper clipping, what benefit will Mr. Creaborne's technique
have on the students?
(A) Test scores will go up. (B) Test scores will go down.
(C) Test scores will stay the same. (D) The article does not say.
Questions 6 through 8 refer to the following memorandum.
Memorandum
TO: All Staff Members
FROM: Eric Sato, Office Manager
RE: New Photocopy Machine
DATE: October 18
I know you will all be pleased to learn that the new photocopy machine has finally
arrived. The new machine has more features and performs more functions than the old
one. While this will make things more convenient for us in the long run, it can make it
more complicated to learn how to run the machine initially. In addition, we all want to
avoid the problem of constant breakdowns that we had with the old machine.
Therefore, I ask that if you have any questions or problems with the machine, please
ask my assistant, Ms. Ono, to help you. Similarly, please do not attempt to remove
paper jams, add toner, or refill the paper bin until Ms. Ono has shown you how to do
this. Ms. Ono has received training from the manufacturer of the machine and is fully
knowledgeable about how to run it and how to troubleshoot it. Thank you for your
cooperation and enjoy the new machine.
6. What is the purpose of this memo?
(A) To explain to the staff how to run photocopy machines
(B) To inform the staff that the old machine is broken
(C) To tell the staff about the new photocopy machine
(D) To let the staff know that Ms. Ono will receive training
7. What should staff members do if they have a problem with the machine?
(A) Speak to Ms. Ono
(B) Ask the Office Manager for assistance
(C) Call the manufacturer
(D) Read the training manual
8. Why is the new machine complicated?
(A) It needs toner. (B) It's new.
(C) It breaks down a lot. (D) It has many features and functions.
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PART E: SPEAKING
TOPIC 4.6: STREET CHILDREN
Suggested questions:
1. What do you think when you see children selling things on the streets? Why?
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Why aren’t they in school?
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
3. Are there any laws forcing children to study?
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4. Do you think they are used by their parents to get sympathy from people to get
money?
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
5. Do they tell you a sad story to get your sympathy? Is the story true?
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6. Do you think it is a good idea to teach children to beg? Why?
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
7. It is said that even some people rent children to beg. What do you think of these
people? Why?
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
8. Do you think street children learn some bad habits living off the streets? Give
examples.
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9. Are they forced into crime when living off streets? Explain.
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10. Can you suggest some solutions to the problem of street children?
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UNIT 7 PART A: LISTENING
Part 1: Picture Description
Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
1. (A) (B) (C) (D) 4. (A) (B) (C) (D)
2. (A) (B) (C) (D) 5. (A) (B) (C) (D)
3. (A) (B) (C) (D)
Part 2: Questions and Responses
Listen to the questions and choose the best answer.
1. (A) (B) (C) 4. (A) (B) (C)
2. (A) (B) (C) 5. (A) (B) (C)
3. (A) (B) (C)
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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Review)
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. One suggestion was to …………… gasoline taxes.
(A) raise (B) raising (C) rise (D) rising
2. The host wanted the total amount …………… before paying the bill.
(A) checked (B) be checked (C) checking (D) check
3. The new sales manager cooperates well with her colleagues; ……………, she is a
valued member.
(A) although (B) however (C) for example (D) therefore
4. ……………our office, Mr. James voted against the proposal.
(A) Representation (B) Representative (C) Representing (D) Representative of
5. Paychecks …………… .
(A) are twice distributed a month (B) twice a month are distributed
(C) are distributed twice a month (D) a month are distributed twice
6. There has been a decline in local …………… national advertising.
(A) therefore (B) so (C) but (D) and
7. ……………Mrs. Lee was calling her husband’s office, he was calling her.
(A) While (B) Because (C) So (D) Then
8. The CEOs will meet …………… Chicago next month.
(A) at (B) in (C) to (D) from
9. The award was contested by one of the…………… .
(A) competitors (B) competition (C) competitive (D) compete
10. The …………… was considered final.
(A) decisive (B) decided (C) decision (D) deciding
11. The report focused on the …………… of the study.
(A) foundlings (B) finds (C) findings (D) found
12. The staff …………… the office had been burglarized.
(A) suspicion (B) suspense (C) suspicious (D) suspected
13. These horses run ……………than those we had last year.
(A) slowlier (B) more slowly (C) slowly (D) slower
14. Mary is …………… an excellent writer.
(A) considerate (B) considered (C) considerable (D) considers
15. They …………… the launch of their new company only a year ago.
(A) announce (B) are announcing
(C) have announced (D) announced
16. After re-evaluating the proposal, the agency…………… the contract to us.
(A) awarding (B) had awarded (C) awarded (D) awards
17. My supervisor had me …………… the morning taking inventory.
(A) spend (B) to spend (C) spent (D) spending
18. Dr. Doh…………… clients’ phone calls.
(A) rarely returns (B) returns rarely
(C) has returned rarely (D) rarely had returned
19. Success …………… the efforts of the organization.
(A) depends from (B) depend in (C) dependent of (D) depends on
20. The weather report predicts it will rain……………become colder.
(A) neither (B) but (C) and (D) either
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PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following article.
High prices for gasoline are everyone's business. Obviously, the transport sector is the
most affected by the recent rapid price increases. But, in fact, many other types of
business are having their margins squeezed by high fuel costs. And the stress extends
to families who are reliant on cars to maintain their normal everyday lives. And there
is no way of knowing exactly when prices will stop (1) ----------.
(A) rise
(B) rose
(C) rising
(D) have risen
Robert Ryan, CEO of Ryan Trucking Inc., recently made a (2) --------- comment in
(A) contrasting (B) cautious (C) similar (D) false
an opinion piece published in the business pages of the Texas Daily Mail. "Businesses
like trucking and shipping are generally able to pass on some of their extra costs in the
form of levies, but the (3) --------- on the rest of the community is more hidden."
(A) effective (B) effecting (C) effectual (D) effect
"Hopefully, the political situation in the Middle East will stabilize soon so that we can
go back to the way things were," he concluded.
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following letter.
Re: position number A-07441: Administrative assistant
Dear Sir,
Please accept my application for the above position. I have worked in this field in a
variety of positions for over 15 years, and I feel I would be an asset to your company.
As my resume (4) ---------, you will find that, in addition to my years of experience,
(A) show (B) shows (C) showed (D) showing
I have relevant qualifications - such as a 2-year diploma in administrative studies and
highly useful computing, editing, and accounting skills.
After a break (5) --------- some years, during which time I raised my young son and
(A) to
(B) of
(C) across
(D) among
daughter, I am now very keen to reenter the workforce.
I have included on my resume the names of my principal employers. (6) ---------
(A) He (B) They (C) Whose (D) Which
will be able to vouch for my reliability and competence. Please feel free to contact
them at any time.
In anticipation of a favorable response,
Sincerely,
Marjorie Johanssen
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PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the best answer.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following notice.
Wanted: talented singers and musicians
We plan to start a band that will receive a recording contract from a major record
label. Successful band members will share an all-expenses paid apartment in Los
Angeles. We are looking for five people. All types of music and all kinds of
instruments. You must be of near professional standard. NO beginners, please.
Experience performing live preferred.
Audition: June 23rd
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Greenwich Continuing Education Center,
Small Auditorium
Call 207-980-8887 to register for an audition. Deadline: June 20th
.
1. Who is this notice for?
(A) People with musical abilities
(B) People who want to go to a concert
(C) People who want to continue studying at the Continuing Education Center
(D) Teenagers
2. Where will the successful candidates live?
(A) In a free apartment
(B) In New York
(C) Greenwich Continuing Education Center
(D) It does not say.
3. How can candidates apply for the audition?
(A) They must call a special phone number.
(B) They should send an email.
(C) They must send a fax.
(D) They have to send a text message.
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Questions 4 and 5 refer to the following memorandum.
June 3, 20___
TO: All Employees
SUBJECT: Safety at Work
We all must share the responsibility for keeping our workplace safe. Hazardous
conditions and unsafe work habits can lead to accidents that can result in a loss of
work time and income. Please pay attention to the following reminders:
1. Prevent falls. Be alert. Watch where you're going, especially if you're moving
equipment or materials. Always store tools and equipment in their proper places.
2. Protect your back. Use a back support and correct body positions when lifting
heavy loads. See the Employee Manual for details.
3. Protect your eyes. Use safety glasses to protect against eye injury and irritation.
Pay attention to the signs that remind you to wear these glasses in certain areas.
4. Use adequate ventilation. Pay attention to signs that advise the use of face masks
and respirators. In general, avoid inhaling toxic chemicals in closed areas.
Thank you for helping make our work environment safe!
4. What is the purpose of this memorandum?
(A) To provide instructions on where to store tools and equipment
(B) To indicate the equipment needed to move materials
(C) To list safety equipment, such as face masks, that should be purchased
(D) To point out measures to take to help keep the workplace safe
5. Where can employees find out more information about correct body positions for
lifting heavy loads?
(A) In the Employee Manual
(B) On the outside of their back supports
(C) In the storage area for tools and equipment
(D) On signs that are posted in certain areas
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PART E: SPEAKING
TOPIC 4.7: WORK
Suggested questions:
1. What do you plan to do after your graduation? Why?
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2. Do you want to work in highly competitive situations? Why or why not?
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3. What do you consider the most important occupations (jobs) in our society? Why?
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
4. Do you think offices should have dress codes? Why?
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5. Would you rather work for someone, or be your own boss?
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
6. Why do some young people usually change their place of work?
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
7. What reasons could there be for firing someone?
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8. What would you do if your boss asked you to work on a holiday? Why?
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
9. What are some good qualities of a worker?
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
10. In your opinion, what are some advantages and disadvantages of working in foreign
companies?
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UNIT 8 PART A: LISTENING
Part 3: Short Conversations
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
1. How often does Bill lift weights?
(A) Twice a week (B) Three times a week
(C) Four times a week (D) Every day
2. Which of the following does Bill NOT do?
(A) Go swimming (B) Play basketball (C) Go jogging (D) Lift weights
3. What is true about the woman?
(A) She thinks Bill should exercise more. (B) She thinks Bill looks healthy.
(C) She goes swimming every week. (D) She runs two times a week.
4. Why does the woman want to do yoga?
(A) Her friend does yoga, and she wants to join, too.
(B) She wants to become an instructor.
(C) She wants to improve her health.
(D) She knows that it is cheap.
5. What are two good things about The New Health Yoga Center?
(A) It is not far away, and the instructors are friendly. (B) It is close and very cheap.
(C) It is near, and the instructors are good. (D) It is clean and cheap.
6. Why should the woman join this month?
(A) There is a discount. (B) Her friend is joining.
(C) A new class is starting. (D) She knows the instructor.
Part 4: Short Talks
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
1. What is John’s job?
(A) He is a soccer player. (B) He is a soccer coach.
(C) He is a soccer referee. (D) He is a sports writer.
2. What is true about John?
(A) He has refereed before. (B) His game is next week.
(C) His game is next month. (D) She can go to the lab and experiment.
3. How long has John been playing soccer?
(A) 2 years (B) 3 years (C) 4 years (D) 5 years
4. How old are the children who play T-ball?
(A) Under ten years old (B) Over ten years old
(C) From 11 to 15 years old (D) All ages
5. What is special about T-ball?
(A) The ball is thrown to the hitter.
(B) The ball is placed on a stand, and the child tries to hit it.
(C) They learned many complicated rules.
(D) The children exercise very hard.
6. What is true about baseball?
(A) It is more popular with girls.
(B) Some parents coach during practice sessions.
(C) Children younger than 15 do not play it.
(D) They do not play it in middle school.
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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Review)
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. There has been strong competition;….……, the new company has made great profits.
(A) instead (B) nonetheless (C) then (D) despite
2. The printer …………… paper.
(A) ran into (B) ran out of (C) ran without (D) ran through
3. The electricity went out ……………we were making coffee.
(A) so (B) because of (C) while (D) for
4. …………… all the negotiators, Ms. An seems the most reliable.
(A) From (B) As (C) Of (D) But
5. The sales division reported a 64 percent drop …………… the last sales period.
(A) during (B) with (C) at (D) to
6. The company is financially sound; ……………, there is no debt.
(A) on the other hand (B) for example
(C) in spite of (D) nevertheless
7. Get the invoice …………… upon receipt.
(A) sign (B) signing (C) signed (D) to sign
8. …………… time to submit a bid.
(A) Still there is (B) Is there still (C) There is still (D) There’re still
9. Our future will be …………… on what services we can provide.
(A) basic (B) based (C) basing (D) base
10. If there …………… better communication, I would not resign.
(A) were (B) was (C) is (D) will be
11. She wasn’t able to identify the man she…………… that night.
(A) sees (B) was seen (C) will see (D) had seen
12. By the end of this century, business…………… greatly.
(A) will be changed (B) will have changed
(C) changes (D) changed
13. We were told we ………… be able to reserve a seat on the mail boat passing through
the Arctic Circle.
(A) might (B) must (C) can (D) could
14. …………… saving money, you will purchase a reliable product.
(A) Next to (B) Beside (C) Besides (D) Consequently
15. …………… one partner has resigned, others are quitting, too.
(A) Because (B) Although (C) If (D) Before
16. The manager makes an assessment …………… .
(A) rarely (B) still (C) monthly (D) already
17. The chairman said his…………… would continue his strategies.
(A) successful (B) successor (C) success (D) successive
18. This region …………… the costliest place to do business.
(A) often is considered (B) is often considered
(C) is considerable often (D) is often considering
19. The group is composed …………… five companies.
(A) in (B) of (C) up (D) from
20. Since 1970, our customers …………… with our service.
(A) are satisfied (B) have satisfied
(C) have been satisfying (D) have been satisfied
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PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following letter.
Hello,
Thanks for (1) --------- your membership in the City Central Book Club. The first
(A) offering
(B) removing
(C) renewing
(D) enrolling
meeting of the new year will be held on February 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the usual venue.
We have enclosed a form that will enable you to update your personal information as
well as give you the opportunity to make any general comments that you wish.
If it is more convenient, you may (2) --------- complete and submit this form at our
(A) only (B) then (C) also (D) lately
website, www.citybookclub.org.
Our exciting program of discussions, seminars, and lectures will (3) --------- in the
(A) continue
(B) continued
(C) have continued
(D) will have continued
new year, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following article.
Is work a drag?
Consider this: some people make a good living doing only what they love the most.
This is one of those stories: the story of a hobbyist who turned his skills into a
successful business.
Robertson Road Cycles is one of the most respected cycle shops in the entire region,
yet its proprietor has only been in the business for 5 years.
This is (4) --------- it happened. Jack Robertson was something of an amateur road
(A) it
(B) how
(C) when
(D) what
racer, but above all, he loved everything to do with the technical aspect of bikes. After
putting together some bikes for friends and relatives, he soon had many enquiries from
other bike-lovers seeking quality customized cycles. And, in fact, Jack found that
(5) --------- a year of his first sale he was in a position to resign from his regular job
(A) during (B) within (C) under (D) besides
and take over a small workshop in the center of town. As Jack says, "I'm (6) ---------
(A) making (B) charging (C) losing (D) producing
money, but, more importantly, I have total job satisfaction."
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PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the best answer.
Questions 1 through 4 refer to the following article.
Downloading: A step-by-step guide
Here at Melody Magazine, we receive a lot of email from readers asking about
downloading music. A lot of you want to download, but are not quite sure how to do
it. We've put together a brief guide to help our readers understand how to download all
their favorite songs. Happy Downloading!
What do I do first?
First, you need to choose the provider that you wish to use, such as Zapster, Lemon's
iTunes, or NSM Music. Next you will have to register with the company. On your
computer, go to the website of that company and fill out the online application form.
Now that you are officially registered, you can move on to step two.
How do I find the song I want?
This is easy; most music download websites feature a simple-to-use search engine to
look through all the songs on file. Either type in the name of the song you want or
scroll down the list of available songs to see what is available.
How do I pay?
After you have double-clicked the song you wish to purchase, you follow the simple
ordering process and give your credit card details. This could be very fast or very
slow, taking anywhere from a few seconds to half an hour.
How do I listen to the song?
You can listen to the song through your computer's speakers. Or you can wire the
computer up to a hi-fi or use an MP3 player.
1. Who are these instructions for?
(A) People who want to listen to music
(B) Musicians
(C) Credit card companies
(D) MP3 players
2. How can people pay for the music?
(A) They can send a check.
(B) They can use a credit card.
(C) They can borrow money.
(D) It does not say.
3. How many methods of listening to music are mentioned in the text?
(A) None (B) 3 (C) 6o (D) 4
4. How can people find a song?
(A) Go to large music store
(B) Use the search engine on download sites
(C) Listen to the radio
(D) Ask Melody Magazine
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LOS ANGELES - To what degree do adults use the
Internet to help make different personal decisions? Here
are the results of a recent survey conducted by Net
Resource Data, Inc.
To choose a college or
other educational
institution
39% of those
surveyed
To buy a motor vehicle 27%
To look for a job 25%
To find a mate 15%
To locate medical advice 14%
To make an investment
decision
14%
To find a place to live 13%
Questions 5 through 8 refer to the following news report.
5. What was the purpose of the survey?
(A) To determine how many people use the Internet and for what purposes
(B) To find out what percent of those surveyed use the Internet for various purposes
(C) To discover why adults use the Internet and how often
(D) To find out at what age personal decisions are affected by Internet use
6. Who made the survey?
(A) A newspaper in Los Angeles
(B) An Internet user
(C) Net Resource Data, Inc.
(D) A college administrator
7. What percent of those surveyed use the Internet to search for employment?
(A) 13%
(B) 15%
(C) 25%
(D) 39%
8. Which purpose was chosen most often by those surveyed?
(A) To buy a motor vehicle
(B) To find a place to live
(C) To look for a job
(D) To choose a college or other educational institution
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UNIT 9
PART A: LISTENING
Part 1: Picture Description
Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
1. (A) (B) (C) (D) 4. (A) (B) (C) (D)
2. (A) (B) (C) (D) 5. (A) (B) (C) (D)
3. (A) (B) (C) (D)
Part 2: Questions and Responses
Listen to the questions and choose the best answer.
1. (A) (B) (C) 4. (A) (B) (C)
2. (A) (B) (C) 5. (A) (B) (C)
3. (A) (B) (C)
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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Review)
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. In order to make more money, Mr. Garcia has decided to …………… a second job.
(A) take off (B) take out (C) take from (D) take on
2. A survey of the …………… shows they are satisfied with their jobs.
(A) employment (B) employs (C) employees (D) employing
3. ……………the bad location, the management is confident of success.
(A) Despite (B) Since (C) With (D) As
4. Company officials must disclose their own …………… affair.
(A) finance (B) financing (C) financial (D) financed
5. The lower cost of doing business overseas is enticing …………… many of our
local manufacturers.
(A) to (B) on (C) with (D) by
6. The competitor’s attempt to…………… the new company was stopped.
(A) take off (B) take over (C) take to (D) take out
7. The new agent has experience …………… not expertise.
(A) but (B) and (C) with (D) however
8. …………… the flight is cancelled, the seminar will have to be postponed.
(A) While (B) If (C) Although (D) Besides
9. The proposal must be submitted …………… April 28.
(A) at (B) in (C) by (D) from
10. The company was …………… by an immigrant.
(A) found (B) founding (C) find (D) founded
11. Mr. Daley is our most skilled speaker;……………, he is unavailable to give the
presentation.
(A) besides (B) nevertheless (C) for example (D) while
12. Get Ms. Alva …………… a press release immediately.
(A) writes (B) to write (C) writing (D) write
13. The doctor advised her …………… more often.
(A) swimming (B) swam (C) to swim (D) to have swum
14. This year the company has ……………heavily in research and development.
(A) was invested (B) invest (C) investing (D) invested
15. Ms. Nguyen had submitted her résumé before she ………… the position was filled.
(A) will know (B) knows (C) has known (D) knew
16. If Mr. Donna were looking for a permanent job, our recruiter…………… help.
(A) may (B) will (C) can (D) could
17. The purchaser wanted the equipment …………… by Monday morning.
(A) delivered (B) delivering (C) to deliver (D) must be delivered
18. The company’s quarterly earnings were up;……………, the officer felt satisfied.
(A) nevertheless (B) therefore (C) however (D) for this purpose
19. We found them …………… down at the beach.
(A) playing (B) to go play (C) play (D) to play
20. Exchange rates…………… .
(A) have daily been announced (B) have been announced daily
(C) daily have been announced (D) have been daily announced
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PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following announcement.
A major change (1) --------- in the published program for the 2007 Modern Music
(A) made
(B) was made
(C) had made
(D) will be made
Festival. Festival Coordinator Professor Michael Mansell announced yesterday that
this year's featured artist, Robert Digby, would be unable to perform for health
reasons. However, festival patrons will be happy to hear that his place will be taken by
the latest classical music sensation, 17-year-old Chinese pianist Roberta Chan. Ms.
Chan, who has been receiving rave reviews for her performances of Beethoven piano
sonatas, will be accompanied (2) --------- the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.
(A) following (B) beyond (C) into (D) by
Demand for seats has been extremely high, so it is (3) --------- to book as soon as
possible. (A) advice
(B) advisor
(C) advising
(D) advisable
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following letter.
Dear Ms. Chapman,
I am writing to you in response to your telephone call of June 25 (4) --------- about
(A) inquire
(B) inquires
(C) inquired
(D) inquiring
the status of your Citymart Gold Pass Credit Scheme.
Your Gold Pass credit account was cancelled on June 1, as you requested. I suggest
that you (5) --------- this letter as confirmation. If you do decide to rejoin the scheme
(A) discuss
(B) disregard
(C) retain
(D) reply to
at any stage, this letter will also provide proof of (6) --------- membership.
(A) new (B) open (C) prior (D) future
Sincerely,
Brian Jones
Credit Manager
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PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the best answer.
Questions 1 through 4 refer to the following graph.
We all know that teenagers like music. Yesterday, in a survey conducted by the
National Institute of Music, 300 teenagers were asked about their favorite kind of
music. The teenagers were divided into three groups of 100. The teenagers were
divided according to their age: 14-15 year olds, 15-16 year olds, and 16-17 year
olds. The teenagers voted for the music they like by using a computer that counted
their votes.
As you can see in the graph above, pop music was the type of music that was the
most popular with all age groups. Jazz and classical music received the lowest
number of votes. However, older teenagers tended to like these two kinds of music
more than the younger groups. Hip Hop was not as popular as was expected.
The teenagers, who were all male, were not allowed to discuss their choices with
others before the survey took place. Each participant voted individually and was
unable to see what choices were made by others. The researchers plan to carry out
the same survey again next year, using the same teenagers. They want to see how
much the teenagers' tastes in music change in one year. Next year's survey may also
include female participants. The National Institute of Music is a government funded
organization that promotes music and musicianship among young people
nationwide. It also offers scholarships for young people who have outstanding
musical abilities.
1. How many teenagers were there in each group?
(A) 300 (B) 100 (C) 3 (D) 14-15 years old
2. How did the researchers measure votes?
(A) With a computer that counted votes (B) With a computer monitor
(C) With a CD player (D) With all age groups
3. Why will the researchers do this survey again next year?
(A) They like music. (B) They are all male.
(C) They want to measure change. (D) It is a computer file.
4. What were the least popular two kinds of music?
(A) Pop music and Rock (B) Classical and Hip Hop
(C) Classical and Jazz (D) Pop music and Jazz
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Questions 5-8 refer to the following profile.
SMALL BUSINESS
PROFILE OF THE WEEK
Personal Information: Ms.
Sandy Masson attended
Pacific Heights High
School and Omni Tech
where she studied to
become a barber stylist.
Before starting her own business, she
worked at a hairstyling salon that her
brothers own. Sandy is married and has two
children.
The Business: Sandy owns and oversees all
business activity at Sandy's Styles, a hair
salon she founded ten months ago. She
has three employees.
Best Way to Organize: "Write down your
needs and then prioritize them."
Employee Retention Tip: "Help your
employees be part of a team and show them that
you're a member."
Toughest Part of the Business: "Being on top
of the accounts - trying never to get behind in
ordering supplies and paying the bills."
5. Why is Ms. Masson being profiled?
(A) She opened a small business.
(B) She is the best hairstylist in town.
(C) She has worked overseas.
(D) She gives good tips.
6. What best summarizes Ms. Masson's way of doing business?
(A) She got married and has two children.
(B) She keeps up with the latest hairstyles.
(C) She plays on her employee's baseball team.
(D) She doesn't get behind in her work.
7. What is an "Employee Retention Tip?"
(A) A suggestion about how to form a team
(B) Advice about how to keep your employees
(C) A warning about what not to tell your employees
(D) Money given to employees for extra work
8. Who are the members of the team at Sandy's Styles?
(A) Her husband (B) Her brothers
(C) Her two children (D) Her three employees
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UNIT 10
PART A: LISTENING
Part 3: Short Conversations
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
1. Why does the man want to take his friend to another place?
(A) She asked him to bring her.
(B) He wants to bring her somewhere different.
(C) The regular places are expensive.
(D) His girl friend is complaining about going to the same place.
2. What does the woman suggest he do?
(A) Go to a French restaurant (B) Go to an Italian restaurant
(C) Go to a new restaurant (D) Go to a famous restaurant
3. Why doesn’t he go where the woman suggests?
(A) It’s too far away. (B) It’s too expensive.
(C) He doesn’t like that type of food. (D) It’s too much effort to go there.
4. What is wrong with the woman?
(A) She is sleepy. (B) She didn’t have any food.
(C) She is too busy. (D) She has a meeting with her boss.
5. What does the man tell the woman?
(A) To go to bed earlier (B) To get up earlier
(C) Not to skip meals (D) To skip lunch
6. What is true about the woman?
(A) She had breakfast. (B) She had lunch.
(C) She has to write a report. (D) She doesn’t have a deadline.
Part 4: Short Talks
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
1. What is the woman going to do?
(A) Explain how to cook something (B) Sell something
(C) Introduce her mother (D) Go home
2. When did she first make the dish?
(A) 20 minutes ago (B) When she was a young girl
(C) When she went home (D) When she was 20.
3. How long does the recipe take to make?
(A) 7 minutes (B) 20 minutes (C) 10 minutes (D) 15 minutes
4. What is the man talking about?
(A) Losing weight (B) Eating healthily
(C) Looking young (D) Tooth care
5. Which of the following foods did the man NOT mention?
(A) Fruits (B) Vegetables (C) Potato chips (D) Rice
6. According to the man, what should you drink?
(A) Sugary drinks (B) Water (C) Anything you like (D) Milk
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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Review)
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. Many workers cannot use computers;……………,training is required.
(A) on the whole (B) besides (C) consequently (D) for example
2. The manager let the employees …………… at two o’clock.
(A) leave (B) left (C) were leaving (D) were left
3. If our candidates ……………elected, we’ll have a strong Board.
(A) are (B) were (C) have been (D) will be
4. It is important that the clients …………… interested.
(A) are (B) be (C) will be (D) to be
5. The meeting …………… going on since eight o’clock this morning.
(A) has been (B) was (C) is (D) will have been
6. Ambition, talent …………… desire are ingredients for success.
(A) or (B) never (C) but (D) and
7. There …………… a shortage of computer specialists only five years ago.
(A) was (B) were (C) has been (D) have been
8. Some employees get their paychecks automatically ………. in their bank accounts.
(A) deposit (B) depositing (C) deposited (D) are deposited
9. Costs should be cut; ……………, the number of staff positions will be reduced.
(A) however (B) but (C) so (D) therefore
10. The branches of the office are located …………… the metropolitan area.
(A) on (B) at (C) about (D) throughout
11. The company offers a …………… plan for its workers.
(A) retirement (B) retiring (C) retired (D) retire
12. ……………Mr. Hague had finished the job interview, he felt relieved.
(A) While (B) Because of (C) Before (D) After
13. This company attempts to make its employees…………… like family.
(A) feeling (B) felt (C) feel (D) to feel
14. If the bills …………… in five days, the company will seek damages.
(A) were not paid (B) do not pay (C) are not paid (D) won’t be paid
15. If the treasurer …………… here, he would sign your check.
(A) was (B) is (C) has been (D) were
16. The…………… was settled on Saturday.
(A) dispute (B) disputing (C) disputable (D) disputant
17. Make sure to use an…………… dealer.
(A) authority (B) authorization (C) authorized (D) authoritarian
18. The printer apologized for …………… two names on the program.
(A) leaving for (B) leaving to (C) leaving from (D) leaving out
19. Mr. Fox …………… the results tomorrow afternoon.
(A) will have know (B) will be knowing
(C) will know (D) knows
20. If the project is a success, the office …………… more help.
(A) would hire (B) hired (C) can hire (D) would have hired
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PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following advertisement.
Summer Volunteering Opportunity
Do you have any time during the summer? Here's your chance to meet some wonderful
people, learn some new skills, and, above all, learn how great it feels to help others.
The Central Plains Shire Council coordinates a variety of volunteer programs
(1) --------- can provide you with wonderful opportunities. Join one of these programs,
(A) what
(B) that
(C) where
(D) whose
and you will also receive skills training and counseling in caring-related career opportunities.
Call 755-4789 now to (2) --------- in an introductory seminar. Or, alternatively,
(A) enroll (B) enrolls (C) enrolled (D) enrollment
just come along to the Council Seminar Room on Saturday, April 25, at 9:00 a.m. We're
looking forward to seeing you.
Making a (3) --------- in the lives of others could well be the turning point in your own life!
(A) profit (B) living (C) decision (D) difference
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following e-mail.
To: All staff
From: Supplies Section
Subject: Special purchases allocation
As you may know, a one-off budget allocation has been made for special purchases of
office equipment or supplies that will improve your section's effectiveness or
efficiency. Each section will be allocated an extra 20% of its current stationery budget
for this purpose.
Please note carefully:
• The (4) --------- for ordering is March 7.
(A) instruction (B) format (C) decision (D) deadline
• Section heads must approve all purchases, but individual purchases over $100 must
also be approved by the finance section.
• Don't forget (5) --------- any orders that can't be supplied locally will take an extra
(A) that
(B) them
(C) about
(D) around
2 weeks or more to arrive. We suggest that you order only what is available locally.
• Finally, your (6) --------- cannot be processed unless the appropriate documentation
(A) transfers (B) requests (C) positions (D) deposits
is provided!
Thanks!
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PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the best answer.
Questions 1 through 4 refer to the following letter.
Hi George,
How are you doing? Sorry I haven't written lately. I keep meaning to, but then I get too
busy. I've had no available time at all recently. Soccer try-outs have been keeping me
pretty busy. I've had no time to do anything except practice, practice, practice all day
long. The weather is a little rainy and it keeps the grass wet. That makes it very difficult
to run and stop well. A lot of the players get their soccer boots stuck in the
mud. I’d really like to get another pair of soccer boots because mine are ruined from the
mud, but I don't have any money at the moment. I wanted to get a part-time job to make
some money to buy boots, but I don't have the time. So for now, a new pair of boots is
just a dream.
I think I have a good chance of being selected for the team. They need to get rid of two
more players, and I think that I am better than they are. You know how badly I have
always wanted to play professional soccer. If I get chosen for the team, I’ll send you free
tickets to every game I play!
Well, gotta go practice some more.
Your brother, Bill.
1. What does Bill want to be?
(A) A brother
(B) A professional soccer player
(C) A shoes salesperson
(D) A manager
2. What does Bill do all day?
(A) Water the soccer field
(B) Write to his brother, George
(C) Practice a sport
(D) Sell soccer shoes
3. What does Bill want to buy?
(A) New soccer boots
(B) A soccer team
(C) Some tickets
(D) Two more players
4. What will Bill give George if he makes the team?
(A) New soccer boots
(B) A letter
(C) Tickets
(D) Nothing
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Questions 5 and 6 refer to the following job description.
A Manager's Job Description
A manager sometimes has to hire a new employee. The manager has to interview the
person to find out about his or her background-education, training, and work
experience.
On the job, a manager sometimes has to reprimand or counsel an employee. This has
to be done in private.
Sometimes a manager has to fire a worker. This can be very difficult. It happens
when the employee breaks the rules or does not do his or her job.
On happy occasions, a manager gets to praise an employee for work well done. On
even happier occasions, a manager approves raises for deserving employees.
5. According to the description, what is NOT part of a manager's job?
(A) Reprimanding employees
(B) Educating employees
(C) Interviewing applicants
(D) Hiring applicants
6. According to the description, what is especially difficult for a manager?
(A) To approve raises for employees
(B) To find out about an employee's training
(C) To counsel an employee
(D) To fire an employee
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UNIT 11 PART A: LISTENING
Part 1: Picture Description
Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
1. (A) (B) (C) (D) 4. (A) (B) (C) (D)
2. (A) (B) (C) (D) 5. (A) (B) (C) (D)
3. (A) (B) (C) (D)
Part 2: Questions and Responses
Listen to the questions and choose the best answer.
1. (A) (B) (C) 4. (A) (B) (C)
2. (A) (B) (C) 5. (A) (B) (C)
3. (A) (B) (C)
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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Review)
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. ……………the workers put in a lot of effort, profits were not high.
(A) Whatever (B) No matter (C) Even though (D) However
2. An answering machine takes messages …………… weekends.
(A) from (B) at (C) in (D) on
3. The solution cannot be determined…………… the problem is identified.
(A) if (B) when (C) until (D) which
4. The director had her assistant …………… the memo.
(A) signing (B) signed (C) sign (D) to sign
5. Our company …………… Metro Messenger Service since 1998.
(A) use (B) used (C) has used (D) had used
6. I would ask for a special meeting if I……………you.
(A) am (B) were (C) was (D) would be
7. The company appreciates not only the president’s ambition …………… his ideas.
(A) or (B) but also (C) with (D) and if
8. A new collection of programs…………… in the conference room.
(A) are presenting (B) are presented (C) present (D) is being presented
9. Please refer to your personal…………… number.
(A) identify (B) identifying (C) identified (D) identification
10. All bank branches are open…………… 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(A) since (B) at (C) from (D) about
11. We need more details;…………, who, when, what, and where.
(A) for example (B) moreover (C) however (D) accordingly
12. My boss gets his messages …………… by a computer.
(A) take (B) taking (C) taken (D) to take
13. Who…………… how many offices we have contracted for the survey?
(A) knows (B) do know (C) know (D) knowing
14. Most of my time in Indonesia was spent …………… relatives.
(A) to visit (B) visiting (C) going visiting (D) go to visit
15. …………… employees in the postal service has meant slower service in the last
two years.
(A) less (B) fewer (C) few (D) least
16. The patient …………… examined by the doctor.
(A) were (B) is being (C) has (D) have been
17. He told us …………… the pickpockets at the railway station.
(A) to beware (B) to be beware of (C) bewaring of (D) to beware of
18. I would rather …………… at home yesterday.
(A) stay (B) to stay (C) stayed (D) have stayed
19. Just as the business was about to go under, he…………… the bid for the shopping
mall construction.
(A) was winning (B) will win (C) had won (D) won
20. The trainees had a ……………time filling out the application after they learned it
was the sole assessment tool.
(A) hard (B) hardly (C) hardest (D) harden
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PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following e-mail.
To: All Badminton Club members
From: Social secretary
Subject: Bali trip
Hi,
At the last meeting, a great deal of interest was expressed in the proposed trip to Bali.
I have gone ahead and made a tentative booking. Here are the details:
• The group will (1) --------- on Saturday, April 12, at 9:00 a.m. from the clubhouse.
(A) left (B) had left (C) is left (D) leave
• We'll arrive back on Wednesday the 16th at 8:30 p.m.
• We'll have 4-star beachside accommodations, plus two meals a day, plus discounts
on diving equipment and other benefits.
• The cost will be $1,000 per person provided that we have a minimum of 15
(2) -------. At present, we have 12 firm reservations, so please contact (3) ---------
(A) participate (A) it
(B) participates (B) her
(C) participants (C) me
(D) participatory (D) them
by next Friday at the latest if you would like to be part of the group.
Thanks.
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following letter.
Dear Sir or Madam,
My husband and I would like to express our appreciation for the way that your company
handled our move last Saturday. Having to move quite often because of my husband's
work, we have had more than one traumatic experience, and I was naturally very
(4) --------- about everything. So it was a great relief when all of our personal (5) ---------,
(A) angry (A) opinions
(B) nervous (B) matters
(C) happy (C) hours
(D) embarrassed (D) possessions
including our valuable fine art collection, were packed and moved without the slightest
damage. And, thanks to your labeling system, unpacking at our new address was also a
breeze. I will certainly be recommending your company to anyone I know (6) --------- is
planning to move.
(A) who (B) what (C) when (D) which
Sincerely,
Caroline Hepburn-Smythe
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Extreme Downhill
Skiing
Extreme Trick
Snowboarding
Extreme Urban
Skateboarding
Extreme Vertical
Mountain biking
What do today's teens prefer?
In a survey done at Franklin Pierce High School,
students had a wide range of options. Overall,
however, students seemed to favor extremely
fast sports. "Extreme speed is awesome," said 17
year-old Brock Nakamura. Students like their
sports, and they like them fast. The most popular
sport was extreme urban skateboarding. 52
percent of the students ranked this as their
number one choice. "I think it's because most
kids have skateboards," said 17-year-old Gwyn
Park, "The other stuff on the list is too expensive
for us to afford." Snowboarding came in second,
with 26 percent of the votes. Downhill skiing
placed third, with 17 percent of the votes.
Mountain biking was last, with only 5 percent of
the votes.
PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the best answer.
Questions 1 through 5 refer to the following survey results and letter.
Dear Teachers,
Please read the attached survey. The results of this survey appeared in the
Franklin Weekly News, and I think that they should be of interest to all
physical education teachers in Greenville. Media reports are always talking
about a nation of unfit youngsters. These days it is increasingly difficult to get
our students interested in sports. I believe this is because until now, we have
been offering traditional sports such as baseball and basketball. Of course,
these will always appeal to a number of students, but there are a lot of students
who, as the survey shows, want greater excitement. I am proposing to the
Board of Education that they allow us to introduce new, more exciting sports to
our curriculum. There are a couple of skateboarding parks in town, and I think
we should be allowed to book them for lessons, or for after-school activities.
This is just a small start, but with time I hope to expand the program, perhaps
even constructing skateboarding equipment on school grounds. Please let me
know what you think of my proposals, or if you have any suggestions of your
own.
Regards,
Winston Green
Physical Education Department,
Greenville High School
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1. According to the article, what types of sports do teenagers prefer?
(A) Slow ones (B) Fast ones
(C) Expensive ones (D) Extremely fast ones
2. At Franklin Pierce High School, which sport is the second most popular?
(A) Mountain biking (B) Skateboarding
(C) Skiing (D) Snowboarding
3. According to the information in the reading, which sport can be assumed to be the
least expensive?
(A) Mountain biking (B) Skateboarding
(C) Skiing (D) Snowboarding
4. What is the purpose of Winston Green’s letter?
(A) To complain about the survey
(B) To suggest new ideas for sports in local school
(C) To quit his job
(D) To suggest that students take up baseball and basketball
5. Who is Winston Green ?
(A) A student at Franklin Pierce High School
(B) A student at Greenville High School
(C) A teacher at Franklin Pierce High School
(D) A teacher at Greenville High School
Questions 6-7 refer to the following letter.
Letter to the Editor of
TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL Magazine:
Dear Editor,
Thank you very much for your great story about Moscow's
Apothecary Island. Probably only the most experienced
travelers to Russia know about that fascinating place. I
certainly never knew the city of Moscow had an island. I
guess it's easy to forget that cities have islands - places with
their own history, character, and charm.
Robert Yang
Hong Kong
6. What is the main point of the letter?
(A) Not enough people travel to Russia.
(B) Travelers to Moscow are inexperienced.
(C) Moscow has its own history, character, and charm.
(D) Knowing about Moscow's island is a good surprise.
7. What do we know for certain about Robert Yang?
(A) Someday he will visit Moscow's Apothecary Island.
(B) He thinks that Russia is a fascinating place.
(C) He is grateful for the story about Moscow's Apothecary Island.
(D) He was born in Hong Kong.
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UNIT 12
PART A: LISTENING
Part 3: Short Conversations
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
1. What are the man and the woman looking at?
(A) A newspaper (B) A magazine (C) A book (D) A journal
2. What is true about the woman?
(A) She doesn’t know who Einstein is. (B) She thinks physics is easy.
(C) She studies physics. (D) She doesn’t like physics.
3. What does the man think of physics?
(A) He is very good at it. (B) He likes it.
(C) He thinks it’s easy. (D) He is not very good at it.
4. What is the eye protection made of?
(A) Glass (B) Plastic
(C) Metal (D) Glass and plastic
5. According to the man, what do some chemicals do?
(A) Hurt your face (B) Protect your eyes
(C) Damage your eyes (D) Do serious damages to the glasses
6. What does the man say?
(A) They don’t wear goggles during experiments.
(B) He would rather not look silly during the experiment.
(C) He would rather look silly and protect his eyes.
(D) He doesn’t like doing the experiments.
Part 4: Short Talks
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
1. What does the speaker NOT like about biology?
(A) Cutting open animals (B) Learning the names of animal
(C) Touching living things (D) Working with worms and frogs
2. Why does the speaker think geology would be better?
(A) Students work with rocks. (B) The book is easier.
(C) The professor is nicer. (D) There are fewer experiments.
3. What three animals will the students have to dissect?
(A) A worm, a spider, and a frog (B) A worm, a frog, and a rat
(C) A mouse, a frog, and a worm (D) A rat, a frog, and a worm
4. What does the speaker do?
(A) She cleans the observatory. (B) She is a university student.
(C) She observes the telescopes. (D) She teaches at a university.
5. Where is the university telescope located?
(A) Inside an observatory at the top of a small mountain
(B) Far from the university
(C) Inside a mountain near the observatory
(D) On a hill in the city
6. When does she visit the observatory?
(A) Almost every day (B) Twice a week
(C) On weekends (D) Once month
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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Review)
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. These pension …………… have been carefully worked out.
(A) plan (B) plans (C) planning (D) planned
2. Your credit history shows that either several loan payments were late …………… the
bank made a huge error in reporting them.
(A) and (B) but (C) or (D) nor
3. We …………… the money to your money market account within three working days.
(A) have been transferred (B) will transfer
(C) transferring (D) will be transferred
4. Job seekers talked to …………… who were interviewing them.
(A) recruit (B) recruits (C) recruiter (D) recruiters
5. The dealers compete ……………..in advertising so they can attract customers.
(A) each other (B) together (C) with each other (D) against together
6. Although most people are …………… than he is, they are not as healthy or wise.
(A) more wealth (B) wealthy (C) wealthily (D) wealthier
7. The color illustrations included in the new edition of the book made it …...… attractive.
(A) much more (B) many more (C) very more (D) the more
8. I spoke with the real estate agent who told me that the office space would cost $225
..…….… square foot.
(A) for (B) in (C) per (D) at
9. The air conditioning unit …………… for hours by the time you arrive.
(A) will have been running (B) shall run
(C) will be running (D) will run
10. The prospective buyer grew …………… when the seller tried to rush the sale.
(A) suspects (B) suspicious (C) suspicion (D) suspected
11. When Mrs. Gaff sat down, she asked that the shades…………… pulled down because of
the bright sunlight.
(A) be (B) are (C) were (D) should
12. We …………… with the prime minister tomorrow.
(A) are meeting (B) have been met (C) were met (D) will be met
13. Health care …………… have been rising, but so has the quality.
(A) cost (B) costs (C) costing (D) costly
14. Electrical services will be restored …………… if we call in some of the part-timers.
(A) quicklier (B) more quickly (C) quickliest (D) quick
15. …………… he contract his travel agent, he may get a much better fare.
(A) If (B) Unless (C) Should (D) Had
16. The architecture of New York ……………its importance as a center of world trade.
(A) realizes (B) inscribes (C) remembers (D) reflects
17. Not one of our representatives……………to participate in the final draft.
(A) have been chosen (B) were choosing
(C) chosen (D) has been chosen
18. If John had found the wallet, we …………… you.
(A) would be calling (B) called (C) would call (D) would have called
19. If you had tried to study hard, you ……………an engineer now.
(A) are (B) would be (C) were (D) would have been
20. Had we monitored the profit trends, we …………… this drop well in advance.
(A) would predict (B) had predicted (C) predicted (D) could have predicted
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PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following e-mail.
To: ArtScape Landscaping Company
From: Structurite Engineering Co.
Re: Party!
Hi, everybody.
In case you haven't heard, our tender for the Federal Square Mall Project was
accepted! We'd like to thank all of our subcontractors for their hard work in
preparing the proposal. In particular, without your team's great ideas and
presentation of the landscaping concept, I don't think we would have been (1) -------.
(A) success
(B) succeed
(C) successful
(D) successfully
So, let's celebrate! All of your crew are invited to dinner and drinks at the Chevron
Hotel on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. Everybody (2) --------- in the lobby bar for drinks,
(A) has as met (B) will have met (C) was meeting (D) will meet
and then we'll make our way to the Italian buffet restaurant.
The Chevron is easy to find. It's close to our office, which is located (3) --------- Ord
(A) between (B) about (C) with (D) into
Street and City Central Station.
Please RSVP by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following letter.
Dear Mr. Humbert,
Your application to participate in the Psychology Department's research program has
been (4) ---------. We would like you to be part of a testing program that will be held
(A) accustomed (B) accomplished (C) accessible (D) accepted
in the departmental offices all day on August 22.
Please come to reception for registration at 9:00 a.m. You do not need to bring
anything. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
In case you don’t know the area well, the (5) ------- subway station is Parliament Place.
(A) busiest
(B) biggest
(C) oldest
(D) closest
Alternatively, you may take any bus that goes down Central Avenue. A map
(6) --------- for your convenience.
(A) enclosed (B) is enclosed (C) has enclosed (D) was enclosed
Please notify us at 755-2223 as soon as possible if you are unable to participate.
Sincerely,
David Walker
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PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the best answer.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following fax.
To: Fresh Food Deliveries Ltd.,
From: Hazel's Coffee and Sandwiches
Re: Order placed February 20th
Date: February 22nd
I placed an order for supplies on February 20th
. The order was delivered this
morning. However, some items were either missing or incorrect. This is not the first
time this has happened.
Below is a list of discrepancies:
+ I ordered 6 loaves of bread. I did not receive any bread.
+ I ordered 36 eggs. I received only a few eggs, about 6.
+ I ordered 5kg of tomatoes, but there weren't any tomatoes in the delivery.
+ Also, I ordered some mayonnaise, but there was none in the delivery.
I rely on these supplies to run my business. I have no choice but to choose another
deliverer, whom I can trust to get things right every time.
1. What is the purpose of this fax?
(A)To say thank you for a delivery
(B) To make a complaint
(C) To place an order
(D) To correct a mistake about a bill
2. How many items were incorrect?
(A) 36 eggs
(B) All of them
(C) Four
(D) Just the tomatoes
3. What will be the result of this fax?
(A) The writer will continue to use Fresh Food deliveries.
(B) The writer will use a different delivery company.
(C) The writer will close her business.
(D) The writer will receive some money back.
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Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following advertisement.
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control of your business. We’ll help your sales shoot upwards and boost your profits.
Why work for less?
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P.S. Guess what! We're growing so fast that we're hiring coaches. Maybe you're on the
other side of the coin and have the coaching skills we need. If so, call us to apply for a
business coaching position.
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800-555-1414
4. What kind of advice do business coaches give?
(A) How to keep your employees happy
(B) How to play the game
(C) How to increase sales and profits
(D) How to apply for a job at an international company
5. What two aspects of business does the company give advice about?
(A) Coaching and profit-sharing
(B) Sales and hiring
(C) Hiring coaches and selling rare coins
(D) Sales and revenue
6. Besides business coaching, what else is the company announcing in the
advertisement?
(A) Coin collecting advice
(B) Job openings for business coaches
(C) Positions in its accounting department
(D) The sales and profits of the company
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UNIT 13
PART A: LISTENING
Part 1: Picture Description
Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
1. (A) (B) (C) (D) 4. (A) (B) (C) (D)
2. (A) (B) (C) (D) 5. (A) (B) (C) (D)
3. (A) (B) (C) (D)
Part 2: Questions and Responses
Listen to the questions and choose the best answer.
1. (A) (B) (C) 4. (A) (B) (C)
2. (A) (B) (C) 5. (A) (B) (C)
3. (A) (B) (C)
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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Review)
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. I am honored to accept this award …………… our departed director.
(A) in light of (B) because of (C) on account of (D) on behalf of
2. Studies …………… that these new policies have done nothing to boost the economy.
(A) have shown (B) shown (C) has shown (D) are shown
3. The water department has warned that the water may not be potable, …………… the
residents shouldn’t even use it to brush their teeth.
(A) but (B) because (C) so (D) nor
4. The telephone lines of the United States are longer than …………… of any country in
the world.
(A) that (B) those ones (C) those (D) them
5. These amendments will be ratified by a majority before they ……..… presented to the
legislative body.
(A) will be (B) would be (C) are (D) were
6. Please report…………… the engineering department.
(A) directly (B) to (C) forward (D) aside
7. If you wait until the twelfth, the president…………… for ten days by then.
(A) has been waiting (B) has waited
(C) was waiting (D) will have been waiting
8. She will neither …………… the terms nor give in to your badgering.
(A) accept (B) accepting (C) acceptable (D) accepts
9. ………… we invested in the telecommunication industry, we would have been rich.
(A) Shall (B) if (C) Had (D) Should
10. If we had proven that the diamonds………..…to the Crown, they would be in the
national museum today.
(A) would belong (B) belong (C) belonged (D) were belonging
11. Exercise together with a sound nutritional plan ……….… her formula for staying
healthy.
(A) is (B) are (C) be (D) were
12. Do you feel I was too friendly …………… the applicants .
(A) with (B) at (C) on (D) across
13. Another four inches of snow will …………… overnight.
(A) heighten (B) accumulate (C) develop (D) raise
14. The father has decided ……………the green coat.
(A) in (B) out (C) to (D) on
15. A chart ……… the employees’ wages was found posted on the lobby bulletin board.
(A) lists (B) listed (C) listing (D) to list
16. Nothing the workers did was able to …………… the new foreman.
(A) satisfactorily (B) satisfaction (C) satisfy (D) satisfies
17. We should have been at the office several hours …………… .
(A) earliest (B) previous (C) sooner (D) past
18. This tractor is a good value but ……………one over there has the features I need.
(A) it (B) those (C) these (D) that
19. After examining my account, I was surprised to find out that I only had $50 in ..…… .
(A) them (B) that (C) those (D) it
20. …………… it rain tomorrow, we will have to cancel the picnic.
(A) If (B) Because (C) When (D) Should
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PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following letter.
Your order of a Daneco 3-seat sofa
Dear Mrs. O'Leary,
Congratulations on your choice of a Daneco sofa in midnight blue. Your order
(number OS1-74093) has been dispatched and should arrive at your home address
(1) --------- 7 days. As you know, Daneco values its loyal (2) ---------, and,
(A) after (A) custom
(B) within (B) customers
(C) among (C) customary
(D) since (D) customizing
to show you our appreciation, we have also sent you, (3) --------- free of charge,
(A) absolute (B) absolve (C) absolutely (D) absolution
a Daneco low-voltage light fitting, which should complement your lounge or living
room. If there are any problems with your order or if it does not arrive in the time I
specified, do not hesitate to contact me personally at 333-0033.
Sincerely,
Daniel O'Brien
Sales Manager
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following article.
When less is more...
In the past, product research and development has focused on producing things with
flashing lights plus bells and whistles that are intended to make the dazed consumer
reach for his or her credit card without thinking. (4) --------, a new trend is developing:
(A) Therefore
(B) Although
(C) However
(D) So that
it is to develop items which are useful and fulfill specific needs that the consumer has,
but no more.
In fact, it appears that many consumers find it annoying to have to buy things
(5)--------- can do more than they need.
(A) what (B) whom (C) which (D) where
A good example is the mobile phone. Do you need a device that can take photos, turn
on the TV, and function as a dictionary or a toy? Some phone producers are
discovering that many people prefer one that can (6) --------- make and receive calls
(A) highly (B) only (C) necessarily (D) partially
and is convenient to carry.
Apparently, for a growing number of users, simplicity is bliss.
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PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the best answer.
Questions 1 through 4 refer to the following article.
How often do you use a vending machine? If you are like most people, you probably
use one every day. They can be found all over the world. In America, these machines
make billions of dollars every year. Vending machines sell almost every kind of
product that you can think of. Some of them sell drinks, while others sell candy and
snacks. For workers who don't have any time for lunch, many businesses and public
buildings provide vending machines that also sell soups, salads, sandwiches, fruits,
and desserts. Vending machines may also offer products such as stamps, train and bus
tickets, newspapers, and other kinds of merchandise. There are even some vending
machines that sell flowers.
Vending machines have been a great success since they were first introduced to the
marketplace. What are some of the reasons for this success? First, they save time. You
may not have time to go to the store during your break to buy a soda, but you can go
to the vending machine in the corridor. Secondly, they are open 24 hours a day. You
can buy something even when all the local stores are closed. Another reason is that
customers usually don't need to wait in line. At the store there may be many people in
front of you and you have to wait for the cashier to serve you, but at the vending
machine your transaction is all finished in moments. Lastly, the machines save
companies money because there is no need for salesclerks and cashiers. The machine
will do all the work and it doesn't need to be paid a salary.
1. What do these machines provide?
(A) Customers
(B) Cashiers
(C) Salesclerks
(D) Products
2. What makes these machines successful?
(A) They are used only in businesses.
(B) People can use them any time.
(C) The cashiers are very friendly.
(D) You can eat there.
3. How do these machines save companies money?
(A) They are found in business buildings.
(B) There is no need for cashiers.
(C) They don't make any money.
(D) Workers don't have time to eat.
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as something you can buy from a vending
machine?
(A) Flowers (B) Tickets (C) Eggs (D) Candy
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Questions 5 through 7 refer to the following article.
Those old Movie Goer magazines in the basement may be worth more than you
would imagine. A 1952 copy featuring Clark Gable can be worth over $750, and an
old Lucille Ball is valued at $900. But it’s not just the oldies that are worth so much
money. A collection of twenty-five Lost in Space covers from June, 2001 sells for
more than $450 online. “The Internet has been great for collecting and has made it
a lot easier to find things,” says George Boulis, 58, a Boston-based collector who
has all the Movie Goer Magazine covers. They’re worth about $28,000. And what
do you think is the most valuable issue? The first one, of course: A mint-condition
copy goes for more than $1,850.
5. What is this article about?
(A) The literary value of Movie Goer Magazine
(B) How George Boulis became a very rich man
(C) The monetary value of old issues of Movie Goer Magazine
(D) The monetary value of old covers of Movie Goer Magazine
6. Where does the writer assume the readers may have old issues of this magazine?
(A) In the attic
(B) In the basement
(C) Under their beds
(D) In their garages
7. Which is the most valuable issue of this magazine?
(A) The premier issue
(B) The ultimate issue
(C) The one with Lucille Ball
(D) The one with Clark Gable
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UNIT 14
PART A: LISTENING
Part 3: Short Conversations
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
1. What does the man want?
(A) To get the internet (B) To get a new computer
(C) To get a new camera (D) To get a new game
2. What does the woman suggest?
(A) To borrow one of hers (B) To buy a cheap one
(C) To copy a game (D) To buy one on the internet
3. What does the man say about the game?
(A) He would feel bad borrowing one. (B) He would feel bad buying one.
(C) He would feel bad copying one. (D) He is not very good at it.
4. When is the man going to the horse races?
(A) At noon (B) In the morning
(C) In the afternoon (D) In the evening
5. How often does the man go there?
(A) Once a week (B) Once every two weeks
(C) Twice a month (D) Once a month
6. What does the man like about the horse races?
(A) He likes to bet. (B) He likes the atmosphere.
(C) He likes talking to people. (D) He loves horses.
Part 4: Short Talks
Listen and choose the best answer to each question.
1. Why does the woman like the recreation center?
(A) The classes are cheap. (B) It has many interesting classes.
(C) It is close to her home. (D) Her mother and father go there.
2. What did the woman make?
(A) A sweater (B) A plate
(C) Knitting (D) A pottery group
3. When does the woman want to start knitting classes?
(A) In December (B) In November (C) In April (D) In May
4. How long has the speaker been involved in photography?
(A) 3 years (B) 6 years (C) 10 years (D) 13 years
5. What kind of photos does he prefer?
(A) He likes color photos. (B) He prefers black-and-white photos.
(C) He doesn’t have preference. (D) He likes all his photos.
6. What is one disadvantage of his hobby?
(A) It is very serious.
(B) He can share his pictures with others.
(C) It is a little expensive.
(D) He doesn’t have good equipment.
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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Review)
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
1. He is simply biding his …………… until the prices go down.
(A) time (B) activity (C) wherewithal (D) wait
2. I am writing …………… regard to the job of administrative assistant listed in
Sunday’s paper.
(A) in (B) as (C) for (D) from
3. Putting a new transmission in was……………of the question.
(A) above (B) out (C) overhead (D) outside
4. There was no …………… to call an emergency meeting over such a trivial matter.
(A) need (B) dire (C) must (D) responsibility
5. …………… representatives agreed to speak in a televised broadcast.
(A) Neither (B) Both (C) None of (D) Each
6. Bali is a favorite stop for tourists…………… in the Far East.
(A) vacationed (B) vacationing (C) vacation (D) vacations
7. Mrs. Caritas always ships her orders out in a …………… fashion.
(A) quickly (B) hastily (C) timely (D) promptly
8. The new CEO asked that all inter-office communications …………… in writing
rather than in person, whenever possible.
(A) are made (B) should make (C) were made (D) be made
9. All financial aid to the country was …………… after our ambassador was dismissed.
(A) taken off (B) closed off (C) sealed off (D) cut off
10. Ha long bay is a must for tourists……………Vietnam.
(A) visits (B) visiting (C) visit (D) visited
11. Our analysts are encouraging the…...…of more sophisticated water treatment facilities.
(A) constructive (B) constructs (C) construction (D) constructed
12. They are looking forward ……………from you soon.
(A) to hear (B) hearing (C) to hearing (D) to be heard
13. Being fluent in German, he realized that he might be called upon to act as a translator
for the group ……………the need arise.
(A) could (B) would (C) if (D) should
14. The other members of the committee were not capable …………. his point of view.
(A) to see (B) of seeing (C) for seeing (D) to seeing
15. No …………… than three banks were forced to close their doors this last year.
(A) fewer (B) lesser (C) less (D) lower
16. At the time it……………, the contract satisfied all parties.
(A) sign (B) signed (C) was signing (D) was signed
17. “If you had examined each factor individually,” she argued, “you …………… that
the error was theirs.”
(A) would be seen (B) had seen (C) saw (D) would have seen
18. All departments …………… their deadlines will be given a substantial bonus.
(A) meeting (B) met (C) will meet (D) to meet
19. The client will reconsider the offer…………you decide to open an office in Taiwan.
(A) do (B) were (C) must (D) should
20. After she examined the pistons, …….……obvious to her that someone had tampered
with the speedometer.
(A) they was (B) she was (C) it was (D) those were
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PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Choose the best word or phrase for each blank.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following e-mail.
To: Roger Waters
From: Alex Segal
Subject: Accountants' Convention
Hi, Roger.
This is just a reminder that I will be absent for three days for the convention starting
from tomorrow.
I don't anticipate that anything urgent will come up. However, don't forget that I have
(1) --------- in the e-mail I sent you last week the names of several contacts at my
(A) include (B) included (C) including (D) will include
company should you need any assistance with your accounts. Don't hesitate to contact
(2) --------- if you need anything. Apart from that, if there is something that really
(A) her
(B) you
(C) us
(D) them
requires my immediate (3) ---------, you can e-mail me or call me at 777-3987.
(A) effect (B) reference (C) future (D) attention
See you next month.
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following e-mail.
To: [email protected]; [email protected]
From: Peter Richards [[email protected]]
Subject: Roberts Rd. site
(4) --------- to this e-mail you will find our report in detail. But here are what I
(A) Attaching
(B) Attaches
(C) Attached
(D) Attach
consider to be the salient points.
If we choose to locate the new plant at the Roberts Rd. site, the state government
will (5) --------- all fees and land taxes for 5 years.
(A) delete (B) obtain (C) waive (D) increase
Several large factories in this area have closed in the last few years, which gives us
an (6) --------- of the availability of skilled and semi-skilled workers locally.
(A) indicator (B) objective
(C) reference (D) compromise
The Roberts Rd. site is well-located as far as trucking routes are concerned, but, on
the negative side, it is quite distant from the port.
Let's talk about it at tomorrow's meeting.
Peter
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PART D: READING COMPREHENSION
Choose the best answer.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following email.
Hi Stacey,
How are you? Mom, Dad, and I miss you.
Did I tell you about my new hobby? Well, I was looking for some kind of treatment
for my backache. I was waiting for the bus a few weeks ago, and I told the woman
behind me in the line about my back problem. She was a yoga teacher, and she said
that if I do yoga, it might help. It's too early to know if it's true or not, but I am taking
classes with her twice a week. The classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Because of
my yoga classes, I cannot call you next Tuesday. Is Wednesday OK for you? Please
let me know.
Take care,
Sharon
1. What do you think the relationship is between Stacey and Sharon?
(A) Friends (B) Sisters
(C) Student and teacher (D) Doctor and patient
2. Why did Sharon start yoga?
(A) To treat her backache (B) To meet new people
(C) She misses Tracey. (D) She doesn't study yoga.
3. What will Sharon do next Wednesday?
(A) She will study yoga. (B) She will call Stacey.
(C) She will go shopping. (D) She will miss her mom and dad.
Questions 4-7 refer to the following news article.
LONDON - In May, Great Britain's Home Office, deciding on compensation for a
man who served four years in prison for industrial espionage that he did not commit,
ruled that he was entitled to about $1.1 million. They said, however, that he would
have to reimburse the prison about $23,000 for four years' room and board. The out-
raged Michael O'Brien, age 34, was freed by a Court of Appeal. He said, "They don't
charge guilty people for bed and board. They only charge innocent people!"
4. Who decided that Michael O'Brien should be released from prison?
(A) The Queen (B) A group of judges
(C) A government agency (D) Popular opinion
5. What had Mr. O'Brien been convicted of?
(A) Robbing a bank (B) Forging documents
(C) Spying on other companies (D) Embezzling thousands from his company
6. If the Home Office gets what they want, how much compensation will Mr. O'Brien
receive?
(A) $98,000 (B) $1,077,000 (C) $1,100,000 (D) $1,500,000
7. What is upsetting Mr. O'Brien?
(A) He has to pay back money to the prison.
(B) He has to pay money to the Home Office.
(C) He will have more money than he ever dreamed of.
(D) The authorities never caught the real spy.
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