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LISTENING TEST Track 113

In the Listening Test, you will be asked to demonstrate how well you understand spoken English. The entire Listening Test will last approximately 45 minutes. There are four parts, and directions are given for each part. You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in the test book.

PART 1 Directions: For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book. You must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture. Then find the number of the question on your answer sheet and mark your answer. The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

Statement (C), “Five people are in a meeting,” best describes what you see in the picture. Therefore, you should choose answer (C) and mark it on your answer sheet.

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PART 2 Track 114

Directions: You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English. They will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your answer sheet.

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PART 3 Track 115

Directions: You will hear some conversations between two or more people. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation. Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

32. What is the conversation mainly about?

(A) An event to be canceled (B) A computer to be fixed (C) A document to be printed (D) A training course to be planned

33. Why does the man ask, “Are you sure”?

(A) He is surprised. (B) He is upset. (C) He is tired. (D) He doesn’t understand.

34. What is implied about the programs?

(A) They won’t be ready by tomorrow. (B) They are already done. (C) The programs are too long. (D) They are very interesting.

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How much staff are willing to pay for lunch

<$4 $5~$6 $7~$8

35. What is the conversation mainly about?

(A) Lunch trays (B) Lunch prices (C) Lunch breaks (D) Lunch menus

36. How does the man feel about the survey?

(A) He is upset. (B) He is bored. (C) He is pleased. (D) He is sad.

37. Look at the graphic. How much will the company probably charge for lunches?

(A) $4 (B) $6 (C) $8 (D) $10

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ProductBlack, inkjet

Black, inkjet

Black, inkjet

Black, inkjet

Company Ink Co. Pro-print Ink Mart Quick Ink

Pages/Unit 500 500 550 575

Price/Unit $25 $27 $25 $30

Cost/Page 0.050 0.054 0.045 0.052

38. What does the woman ask the man to do?

(A) Reduce costs (B) Order supplies (C) Design a product (D) Check some pages

39. What is most important for the woman?

(A) Brand name (B) Cost (C) Ink quality (D) Delivery speed

40. Look at the graphic. Which company will the man probably choose?

(A) Ink Co. (B) Pro-print (C) Ink Mart (D) Quick Ink

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41. What does the couple want to buy?

(A) Clothing (B) Furniture (C) A house (D) A new pet

42. What color does the woman want at first?

(A) Brown (B) Black (C) White (D) Blue

43. Why does the man say, “The kids will make it brown”?

(A) He thinks their children will make it dirty. (B) He has bought brown dye for the sofa. (C) He thinks their children like the color

brown better. (D) He thinks brown will match their other

furniture.

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44. Who is the woman talking to?

(A) A hotel employee (B) A ticketing agent (C) A friend (D) A colleague

45. Why did the woman call?

(A) She wants to find someone. (B) She left something by mistake. (C) She wants to buy a new coat. (D) She needs to book a room.

46. What is implied about the man?

(A) He will talk to some coworkers about her coat.

(B) He recently stayed at a hotel. (C) He has a clothing store. (D) He is going to go on a trip.

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47. What happened?

(A) There was an accident. (B) A computer crashed. (C) A bus was delayed. (D) A car stopped working.

48. Who did the man talk to?

(A) An engineer (B) A nurse (C) A tow truck driver (D) A mechanic

49. Where is the man?

(A) At his office (B) On 7th Street (C) At the Triple B site (D) In his friend’s car

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Robert Richardson, Home Services

Plumbing and wiring are my specialty!

Available: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday - Friday

Tel. 980 767 8888

50. What are the man and woman talking about?

(A) Planning a renovation (B) Buying a new boiler (C) Getting something repaired (D) Selling old home furnishings

51. What will they do next?

(A) Call someone (B) Change the light (C) Go to work (D) Fix the wiring

52. Look at the graphic. What day is it today?

(A) Monday (B) Wednesday (C) Thursday (D) Friday

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53. What is the topic of the conversation?

(A) Finding a good university (B) Applying for employment (C) Looking for vacancies (D) Studying at graduate school

54. What is implied about the man?

(A) He’s going to study in New York. (B) He doesn’t live in New York. (C) He needs to get a job. (D) He agrees with the woman’s father.

55. What will the woman do?

(A) Go somewhere cheaper (B) Get a part-time job (C) Ask her father for money (D) Apply to more positions

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56. What is taking place?

(A) An interview (B) A business meeting (C) A conversation with a tenant (D) A negotiation

57. What experience does the man mention?

(A) Painting and gardening (B) Working at a bank (C) Doing computer work (D) Designing indoor renovations

58. What does the woman plan to do?

(A) Hire the man (B) Call the man (C) Get more experience (D) Find a better method

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59. What are the man and the woman discussing?

(A) Titles for new books (B) The location for the product (C) The inventory of the books (D) The amount of sales

60. What is the problem?

(A) They can’t find the calendar. (B) There isn’t enough storage. (C) The numbers are wrong. (D) Suzy is taking a day off.

61. How will they fix the problem?

(A) Switch the titles (B) Replace the file (C) Sell more product (D) Have a better display

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MenuStarters• Mixed green salad• Cheese fries

Main Courses (All main courses come with rice.)• Chicken with peanuts• Barbecued pork

Desserts• Chocolate cake

62. Why are the man and woman ordering food?

(A) They are having a dinner party. (B) They worked late at the office. (C) They have no food at home. (D) They are too tired to cook.

63. Look at the graphic. What will they order?

(A) Chicken with peanuts and chocolate cake

(B) Cheese fries and barbecued pork (C) Cheese fries and chocolate cake (D) Mixed salad and chicken with peanuts

64. What will happen next?

(A) They will relax at a restaurant. (B) Food will be delivered. (C) Food will be picked up. (D) They will eat dinner.

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Attention American Airlines passengers. The flights below have been delayed:

Previously Now Departing Departing

LA 1:30 p.m. 8 p.m.Vancouver 4:45 p.m. 10:45 p.m.Seattle 3:00 p.m. 7 p.m.San Francisco 10:00 a.m. 6 p.m.

65. Why was the speakers’ flight delayed?

(A) Someone got hurt. (B) Repairs needed to be done. (C) Another plane left earlier. (D) There was bad weather.

66. Look at the graphic. Where are the man and woman going?

(A) LA (B) Vancouver (C) Seattle (D) San Francisco

67. What will the speakers do next?

(A) Talk to an agent (B) Have a snack (C) Change their flight (D) Go to the gate

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68. Where are the two people?

(A) At home (B) At the airport (C) In a plane (D) In a car

69. How does the man feel?

(A) He’s worried about being late. (B) He’s glad that the traffic is normal. (C) He expects the traffic to get better. (D) He’s surprised by what he sees.

70. What is implied about the woman?

(A) She is telling a joke. (B) She doesn’t like going on the bridge. (C) She often travels by plane. (D) She doesn’t think there is a problem.

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PART 4 Track 116

Directions: You will hear some talks given by a single speaker. You will be asked to answerthree questions about what the speaker says in each talk. Select the best response to eachquestion and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. The talks will not beprinted in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

Main Street Construction Site

Stay Safe!• Never remove your head protection!• Watch out for moving forklifts!• Fix any loose equipment!

71. Why should people follow the ABCs?

(A) To be safer (B) To put equipment in order (C) To solve construction problems (D) To assemble items

72. Who should problems be reported to?

(A) To Mr. Harrison (B) To the Main Street construction site (C) To a team leader (D) To a vehicle driver

73. Look at the graphic. What is one thing that workers do NOT have to worry about?

(A) Wearing hard hats (B) Looking out for moving vehicles (C) Checking scaffolding (D) Inspecting all supplies

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74. Where is this announcement taking place?

(A) Outside an apartment complex (B) On a university campus (C) In a new residence (D) Beside a construction site

75. Who is the speaker?

(A) A realtor (B) A tour guide (C) A student (D) An architect

76. What is the talk about?

(A) What furnishings to buy (B) How to decorate a room (C) Where a student can live (D) Why tenants are leaving

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Week 1 Income and expenses

Week 2 Starting savings

Week 3 Limiting debt

Week 4 Thinking about retirement

77. Why is the woman giving this talk?

(A) To persuade people to take a class (B) To inform about a class schedule (C) To ask people to choose a topic (D) To teach about financial planning

78. How long has the woman been in this field?

(A) This is her first class. (B) For over 10 years (C) About 4 weeks (D) Since retirement

79. Look at the graphic. What will NOT be covered in the first month?

(A) Income and expenses (B) Starting savings (C) Limiting debt (D) Thinking about retirement

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Bank of BC

Loans and Mortgages

Hours: Monday – Friday 9 to 6

Saturday by appointment only

80. Who is this advertisement for?

(A) People with debts (B) People who want a mortgage (C) People with lots of cash (D) People who want to make a profit

81. How much needs to be paid at first?

(A) As little as 10% (B) The whole loan (C) At least 30% (D) Twenty thousand dollars

82. Look at the graphic. When can a specialist be seen this week?

(A) Monday at 5 p.m. (B) Tuesday at 2 p.m. (C) Friday at 3 p.m. (D) Saturday by appointment

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83. What is the purpose of this message?

(A) To inform about a meeting place (B) To give an orientation (C) To offer a new job (D) To make plans for breakfast

84. Where will Bob meet Lisa?

(A) At her office (B) In the company cafeteria (C) At a restaurant (D) In Bob’s office

85. What will they most likely talk about?

(A) The qualifications required (B) Promotions received (C) Regulations and duties (D) The next business lunch

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86. What number would you choose to find out about movies?

(A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3

87. Why would you press 2?

(A) To find out show times (B) To find a theater (C) To find out about discounts (D) To reserve tickets

88. What can NOT be done by phone?

(A) Hearing about recent movies (B) Reserving tickets (C) Talking to a representative (D) Learning about special offers

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89. What is the man talking about?

(A) A long wait (B) A bad dinner (C) A terrible restaurant (D) A rude colleague

90. What does the man mean by “To top things off”?

(A) The best thing to happen (B) A terrible dish at the buffet (C) The last bad thing to happen (D) Dirty cutlery on the table

91. What did NOT happen at the restaurant?

(A) The service was bad. (B) They were charged too much. (C) The vegetables were not cooked well. (D) Some meat was overcooked.

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Gas Prices

$/Li

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1.201.000.700.600.400.20

02012 2013 2014

Year

92. What is the talk about?

(A) How to save money (B) Increasing gas prices (C) A better way to get to work (D) Traffic jams on the freeway

93. How much money can be saved?

(A) $75 a liter (B) $75 a month (C) $120 a month (D) $120 a year

94. Look at the graphic. What year did this talk take place?

(A) 2012 (B) 2013 (C) 2014 (D) 2015

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95. What is the purpose of this talk?

(A) To give employment advice (B) To attract new customers (C) To teach new recruiters (D) To find skilled workers

96. What should NOT be mentioned?

(A) Money (B) Qualifications (C) New projects (D) The company

97. What does the woman suggest?

(A) Wearing something comfortable (B) Not shaking hands (C) Not talking too much (D) Asking questions

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98. What is the topic of the talk?

(A) An unenjoyable class (B) Paying tuition (C) Going to a counselor (D) A recent health problem

99. What is the man’s problem?

(A) He has been absent. (B) He might fail a class. (C) He can’t get a scholarship. (D) He can’t sleep well.

100. How will the man try to solve his problem?

(A) He will talk to his professor. (B) His friend will give him something. (C) A nurse will examine him. (D) He will borrow a textbook.

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This is the end of the Listening Test. Turn to Part 5 in your test book.

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READING TEST In the Reading Test, you will read a variety of texts and answer several different types of reading comprehension questions. The entire Reading Test will last 75 minutes. There are three parts, and directions are given for each part. You are encouraged to answer as many questions as possible within the time allowed.

You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers inyour test book.

PART 5 Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

101. Your appointment is ------- Monday, January 12th.

(A) in (B) on (C) at (D) when

102. I will go to the movie theater ------- time.

(A) before (B) long (C) next (D) after

103. Register by March 3rd to attend the next -------.

(A) seminar (B) diploma (C) emergency (D) skyscraper

104. Please ------- the key in the box.

(A) left (B) leave (C) leaving (D) leaved

105. I ------- your credit check for your landlord.

(A) finish (B) have finished (C) has finished (D) finishes

106. I spilled my -------.

(A) bathtub (B) ceiling (C) potential (D) beverage

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107. If my credit card bill is low, I ------- a new pair of shoes.

(A) will buy (B) would buy (C) buy (D) buying

108. That house gets ------- every year.

(A) more run-down (B) as beautiful (C) expensive than (D) modern

109. Do you have a lawnmower I can -------?

(A) claim (B) manage (C) loan (D) borrow

110. The architect has been here ------- 9 o’clock this morning.

(A) until (B) before (C) since (D) for

111. ------- use your porch often?

(A) Do you (B) Have you (C) Are you (D) To

112. ------- the ornaments need cleaning.

(A) Some (B) A little (C) Few (D) Most of

113. Last year, I ------- in a basement apartment.

(A) live (B) lived (C) have lived (D) will live

114. This semester, we are doing a lot of -------.

(A) fines (B) experiments (C) essay (D) laboratory

115. ------- the gallery was impressive, I didn’t like the exhibition.

(A) Although (B) Because (C) However (D) Therefore

116. Our sales teams ------- meeting on Monday.

(A) are (B) have (C) is (D) were

117. Please place the itinerary ------- my desk when you have it.

(A) off (B) on (C) over (D) from

118. We sent back the ------- fish.

(A) delicious (B) satisfied (C) potential (D) undercooked

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119. The thermostat will be fixed -------.

(A) shortly (B) much (C) good (D) very

120. Is freshman biology as interesting ------- chemistry?

(A) then (B) for (C) than (D) as

121. The museum has a ------- painting in it.

(A) party of (B) fifty years old (C) hundred-year-old (D) amazing

122. It’s late. We can’t discuss this any ------- tonight.

(A) near (B) beside (C) farther (D) further

123. The waiting room is very full, -------?

(A) Dare you (B) is it (C) doesn’t it (D) isn’t it

124. Getting surgery is scary to ------- people.

(A) very (B) many (C) every (D) a little

125. The ------- rug needs replacing.

(A) brown, square (B) blue, dirty (C) old, red (D) little, cute

126. Would you ------- me the memory stick?

(A) fix (B) telling (C) mind to pass (D) mind giving

127. It’s direct, so we ------- transfer subways.

(A) should (B) don’t have to (C) need (D) can

128. There is ------- in the driveway.

(A) a motorcycle (B) the shuttle buses (C) parking spot (D) lockers

129. Could you please stop ------- the back of the seat?

(A) and wait (B) hit (C) kicking (D) to hold

130. The production line ------- automatic a few years ago.

(A) isn’t (B) didn’t (C) hasn’t (D) wasn’t

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Questions 131 through 134 refer to the following notice.

To all Employees:

We’ve had problems with ---131.--- not following company rules. This notice is to review

company rules. ---132.---. Company rules give only 30 minutes for lunch. Please remember

this. When you leave the production line, sign ---133.---. Finally, please inform your

manager if you need to take ---134.---.

Management

PART 6 Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of each text. Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

131. (A) robots

(B) staffs

(C) employees

(D) branches

132. (A) Some of you don’t take enough time for lunch.

(B) Some of you are taking more than one hour for lunch.

(C) Why don’t you take one hour for lunch?

(D) Why don’t you invite your colleagues for lunch?

133. (A) out

(B) to

(C) on

(D) by

134. (A) protection

(B) sick leave

(C) chemistry

(D) dessert

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Questions 135 through 138 refer to the following sign.

To ---135.--- of the Parkside Apartment Complex,

---136.--- an injury, Bob Smith, our apartment manager, is in the hospital for 2 weeks.

---137.--- this time, he will be unable to collect your rent. He will also not be able to do

any repair work. Please send your rent checks directly to the management office. We will

inform you as soon as Bob is able to return to work. We are sorry for any inconvenience

this causes. ---138.---.

Sincerely,

Martin Altman

Director, Parkside Enterprises

135. (A) tenants

(B) dorms

(C) landlords

(D) audience

136. (A) When

(B) Because

(C) Due to

(D) In addition

137. (A) To

(B) Until

(C) Since

(D) During

138. (A) Please try to find a new apartment.

(B) Please pay your rent on time this month.

(C) Please contact me if you have any questions.

(D) Please don’t bring pets into the complex.

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Questions 139 through 142 refer to the following announcement.

Are you interested in solar energy? Please ---139.--- our seminar at the Park Hotel next

week. Solar For You is the leading company in the solar panel industry. No one is better

than us! We will be showing our new solar ---140.---. Engineers will be there to answer

any questions. ---141.--- of the panels includes shipping. And for this week only, the Solar

Plus model is 20% off. For a little more, we will also send one of our engineers out to

install your order. ---142.--- We hope to see you there!

139. (A) enroll

(B) refund

(C) absent

(D) check out

140. (A) robots

(B) panels

(C) R&D

(D) plants

141. (A) Costing

(B) Costly

(C) To cost

(D) Cost

142. (A) All our engineers are well paid.

(B) Don’t miss the bus when you come to the seminar!

(C) Don’t miss this chance to get a great deal.

(D) Call the Park Hotel if you want a job with us.

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Questions 143 through 146 refer to the following review.

Greenwood Hall is now open. We went to see the orchestra on its opening night.

---143.---. All the seats were ---144.---! The conductor was the world-famous Frederick

Schmidt. I have always wanted to see him. He did not disappoint. I can understand why

he has the title of “the world’s best conductor.” ---145.--- the performance, we went to

the café in Greenwood Hall. What a fantastic atmosphere! It suited the performance we

had just heard. The coffee was pretty good, too. I ---146.--- recommend seeing a show at

Greenwood Hall. Be sure to reserve tickets now!

143. (A) It was not possible to buy tickets online.

(B) It was lucky we booked early.

(C) We couldn’t get a ticket for the show.

(D) We were the only people in the audience!

144. (A) sold-out

(B) exit

(C) wasted

(D) satisfied

145. (A) Before

(B) After

(C) During

(D) Next

146. (A) complete

(B) always

(C) strongly

(D) luxury

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PART 7 Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 147 through 148 refer to the following advertisement.

GOING OUT OF BUSINESS

Good Homes is going out of business. After 20 years in business we are

shutting our doors.

This weekend, May 21st and 22nd, there will be a store-wide sale. Come in

and see our fine selection of furniture. All sofas will be 90% off. Additionally,

all tables and chairs will be 80% off. There is even a limited amount of

home décor on sale. Visit us this weekend and get a great deal!

147. What is NOT on sale at Good Homes?

(A) Home furnishings (B) Couches (C) Ornaments (D) Binders

148. Why is this event happening?

(A) Good Homes is moving. (B) Good Homes is renovating. (C) The company is closing down. (D) The company wants to sell its old

furniture.

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Questions 149 through 151 refer to the following notice.

Brentwood Library News

Help out your local library. How? Come to the Brentwood Library Book Sale.

Brentwood Library is running out of space. We need to build more book storage.

So, we’re raising money for the renovations! We are selling new and used books.

Buy a new book for only 7 dollars. Buy 2 new books for 12. Used books are only

3 dollars each. Help us pay for the upcoming construction work.

The Brentwood Library Book Sale

When: Saturday and Sunday

Where: Brentwood Library Lobby

What time: 12-8 p.m.

We hope to see you there!

149. Why is Brentwood Library having a book sale?

(A) They need to get rid of extra books. (B) They want to make people interested

in reading. (C) They have a book store in the library. (D) They are trying to raise money.

150. What does the Brentwood Library need to do?

(A) To repair part of its building (B) To make more space for books (C) To build parking spaces for people (D) To persuade people to come to the

library

151. In the notice, the word “upcoming” in paragraph 1, line 5, is closest in meaning to

(A) resulting (B) becoming higher (C) happening soon (D) past

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Start Saving Early!

Bank of BC Savings Accounts for Young Customers

It’s never too early to start saving. Do you have kids aged 5-12? Bring

them into one of our branches. Have them open a savings account.

Any of our friendly bank tellers can help them. Each child will also

receive a bank book with the account. They can watch their savings

grow. Start your child off right financially!

Bank of BC—We care for you and your family!

152. Who is this advertisement for?

(A) Young children (B) Parents with young kids (C) Bank employees (D) The Bank of BC

153. What will customers receive?

(A) Savings (B) Financial planning (C) A checking account (D) A bank book

154. What is the purpose of this advertisement?

(A) To inform parents about interest rates (B) To interest children in finances (C) To attract new bank customers (D) To tell customers about a problem

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Questions 155 through 157 refer to the following information.

Find a Post Office Near YouLocation: Mission Park Shopping Mall Post Office#232 375 Olympia St.Ottawa, ON

Hours of Operation● Sunday 12-5 ● Monday 9-9 ● Tuesday 9-9 ● Wednesday 9-9● Thursday 9-9 ● Friday 9-9 ● Saturday 9-5

ServicesThis post office branch provides the following:Postal supplies—We sell stamps, envelopes, shipping supplies, and more.Application forms—We provide passport application forms.Bill payment—Credit card and bill payment can be done at this branch.

Thank you for your interest in Canada Post.

155. What can you infer about the reader?

(A) He or she lives in Ottawa. (B) He or she has a passport. (C) He or she will mail from the U.S. (D) He or she gets many packages.

156. What can you NOT do at this branch?

(A) Pay a credit card bill (B) Buy some stamps (C) Pick up a passport application (D) Apply for a position

157. Where might you see this information?

(A) On the Canada Post website (B) At the Mission Park Shopping Mall

Post Office (C) On a store receipt (D) In a newspaper article

Click for directions.

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Questions 158 through 160 refer to the following email.

From: [email protected]: [email protected]: Update

Hi Susan,

I went to a few home décor stores nearby. They had a good selection of wallpaper. I have 3 different kinds for you to choose from. Also, I found a very nice carpet for 30% off. I think we should buy that right away. By the way, have you decided about the fireplace? Do you want to keep gray? Or do you want to change it to a red stone? After you make these final decisions, we can start work.Let’s meet tomorrow to discuss the options.

Call me!JasmineDesign It Beautiful

158. What is most likely to be Jasmine’s job?

(A) A store clerk (B) An engineer (C) An interior designer (D) A mechanic

159. Why did Jasmine write this email?

(A) To tell a friend about some new purchases

(B) To ask a store about its new products (C) To discuss some choices with a

customer (D) To make plans with an architect

160. In the email, the word “selection” in paragraph 1, line 1, is closest in meaning to

(A) refund (B) bad service (C) decision (D) number of choices

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Questions 161 through 163 refer to the following text messages.

Terry Hey! So can you make a movie tonight? 11:03

Kate Yeah, it looks good. Work isn’t as busy as I expected. 11:04

Terry Any suggestions for movies? 11:05

Kate I saw a review for Last Man Standing. The critic liked it. 11:10

Terry Isn’t that a scary movie? I thought you weren’t a fan. 11:11

Kate According to the article, it’s not that bad. Anyway I like the actor in it. 11:12

Terry Well, it’s fine with me. Where and when did you want to meet? 11:30

Kate How about in front of the ticket windows? 11:31

Terry In the lobby of the theater? 11:32

Kate Yeah. And we should meet early. It’s a popular movie. 11:33

Terry OK. I also want to be able to get refreshments! 11:34

Kate Of course! 11:35

161. Why did Terry text Kate?

(A) To talk about a good movie he saw (B) To ask about Kate’s day (C) To check if Kate can go to a movie (D) To mention a good place to meet

162. What can be inferred about Kate?

(A) She was very busy today. (B) She rarely reads reviews. (C) She doesn’t want to eat popcorn. (D) She wants to purchase snacks as well.

163. What is NOT true about Last Man Standing?

(A) It is a little scary. (B) Kate likes the actor in it. (C) Terry doesn’t want to see it. (D) Critics liked the movie.

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Questions 164 through 166 refer to the following letter.

To the resident of 2142 80th Ave,

We have received complaints about your yard. A representative from City

Hall visited your house last Tuesday. He inspected your yard. He says that

your yard is run-down. The lawn is very long and needs mowing. The hedges

next to the house are overgrown. They need cutting back. You have one week

to make the changes. If you do not do this, you will be charged a fine of $100.

If you do not have gardening tools, come to City Hall. You many borrow tools

free of charge for up to two weeks.

Thank you,

The City of Redmond

Housing Department

164. What is the purpose of this letter?

(A) To inform someone about a problem (B) To complain to the city about

someone (C) To ask about what changes need to

be made (D) To evaluate the condition of a yard

165. What does the resident have to do this week?

(A) Go to City Hall (B) Mow the lawn and cut the hedges (C) Pay a fine (D) Talk to a city representative

166. What can the resident do at City Hall?

(A) Charge the city some money (B) Borrow a lawnmower (C) Pay for the inspection (D) Complain about the representative

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Full-time Teaching Position Available West Campus High School is looking for a mathematics teacher.

A teacher in this position should:• be able to plan lessons and follow a curriculum • be familiar with high school mathematics• work well with other teaching colleagues• be able to teach students of different levels

Qualifications required: A university degree in mathematics and a teaching diploma

Interested applicants should send their resumés and 2 references to:

West Campus High School58th Street,Sacramento, CA95819

Successful applicants will be contacted for interviews by July 20th.

167. Who might be interested in this advertisement?

(A) A teacher looking for a job (B) A recruiter looking for an applicant (C) Another school who needs a teacher (D) An HR employee in a company

168. What does a mathematics teacher NOT have to do at West Campus High School?

(A) Teach different levels of students (B) Work with other teachers (C) Follow teaching plans (D) Know about high school counseling

169. What will happen next if an applicant is contacted?

(A) He or she will be hired at West Campus High School.

(B) He or she will plan a lesson for the curriculum.

(C) West Campus High School will contact him or her.

(D) West Campus High School will interview him or her.

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Questions 170 through 172 refer to the following information.

How to Use Pharmex

— [1] —. Pharmex is a treatment for high blood pressure. Do not take Pharmex if you do not have high blood pressure.

How to use:Take 1 pill two times a day. — [2] —.Take 30 mins after meals.

— [3] —. You might feel tired or have headaches. Usually, side effects will stop after two weeks. If your side effects continue, tell your doctor.

You should feel better after 30 days on this treatment. If symptoms of high blood pressure continue, tell your doctor. — [4] —.

170. What is the purpose of this information?

(A) To give patients information about high blood pressure

(B) To tell patients about one type of medication

(C) To inform doctors about a new treatment (D) To warn patients not to take Pharmex

171. How should patients take Pharmex?

(A) They should take two pills a day. (B) They should take it before eating

something. (C) They should have two in the morning

and two in the evening. (D) They should not take it.

172. In which of the following positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong?

“There may be side effects with this medication.”

(A) [1] (B) [2] (C) [3] (D) [4]

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Questions 173 through 175 refer to the following memo.

ATTN: All line workers at the Seattle Shoe FactoryRE: Quality Control

As you know, we have had many complaints from customers. As a result, we reviewed the process at our plant. This is what we found out:1. Some parts are not put in the right places in the shoes. 2. This leads to incorrect production.3. This causes shoes to be thrown out. – OR – We send badly made shoes to

customers.4. Material is wasted. – AND – Customers start complaining.

We want to improve our quality control. We are going to do this with more training. Let’s work together to reduce overhead and satisfy customers!

–Bob Sikes–Factory Manager

173. Why did the customers complain?

(A) Material was wasted. (B) There was too much overhead. (C) Shoes were badly made. (D) There was not enough training.

174. What was the cause of the problem?

(A) Shoes were thrown out. (B) Customers were complaining. (C) There were not enough production

workers. (D) Shoes were not assembled correctly.

175. How will this problem be fixed?

(A) There will be less quality control. (B) The process will be reviewed. (C) Line workers will get more training. (D) Customers will be satisfied.

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Questions 176 through 178 refer to the following receipt and emails.

Kitchenware Korner Order 112.03998.569

Receipt 07/30/2016

large serving spoon @ $2.99 10% off 2.69cutting board @ $10.99 — 10.996 cloth napkins @ $2.99/package — 17.94

Total $31.62

Ship to:Casey Jones45 Broadway AvePortland, OR15394

Thanks for your business!

To: [email protected]

I think I might have been overcharged. I ordered Kitchenware cloth napkins

on July 30th. Your website said all napkins were 20% off until Aug 1. The

napkins that I received had a 20% off label. However, there was no discount

shown on my receipt. Has there been some kind of mistake? I would like

to receive that discount. Please credit my Kitchenware account with that

amount. Thank you very much!

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176. In the first email, the word “overcharged” in paragraph 1, line 1, is closest in meaning to

(A) having paid too high a price (B) having received a big credit card bill (C) having ordered too many items (D) having received too few items

177. How much did Casey pay for the napkins?

(A) $2.99 (B) $6 (C) $14.35 (D) $17.94

178. What happened as a result of Casey Jones’s email?

(A) He received more napkins. (B) His order was canceled. (C) Nothing happened. (D) He received a refund.


From: [email protected]

Dear Mr. Jones,

I am sorry for this mistake. Our customers are important to us. For this

reason, I have refunded the 20% discount to your account. I am also sending

you a $5 coupon to use in our online store.

Best wishes,

Kate

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Questions 179 through 182 refer to the following online discussion and emails.

Jess: All ready for the big meeting? 10:23 a.m.

Marty: I think so. I made folders for everyone. I printed out 10:24 a.m.

the spreadsheet and charts.

Jess: Will you be using the projector? 10:25 a.m.

Marty: I was planning to. 10:30 a.m.

Jess: Better check it. It wasn’t working yesterday. 10:31 a.m.

Marty: What! I’ll go check right now. 10:31 a.m.

Marty: Bad news—no projector. 10:40 a.m.

Jess: Can you just use the whiteboard? 10:41 a.m.

Marty: If I have to. I sent an email to the repairs department. 10:42 a.m.

Hopefully, they can fix it quickly!

Jess: I’ll see you at 3 anyhow. 10:43 a.m.



Subject: Projector, Conference Room 2

Hi there! The projector in Conference 2 is not working. Unfortunately,

I have a meeting at 3 p.m. today. Conference 2 is the only room big

enough. Could you look at it now? Can the projector be fixed before this

afternoon?

Thanks for your help!

Marty

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179. What will Marty do at 3 p.m.?

(A) He will fix a machine. (B) He will listen at a meeting. (C) He will give a talk. (D) He will print out the charts.

180. What is NOT true about Jess?

(A) She works with Marty. (B) She is friendly with Marty. (C) She will be in the meeting. (D) She didn’t know about the projector.

181. Why does Marty have to use Conference Room 2?

(A) The projector doesn’t work in the other rooms.

(B) The other rooms are too small. (C) There aren’t enough people in the

meeting. (D) The repairs department is closed.

182. What will Marty probably use during the meeting?

(A) A new projector (B) A whiteboard (C) An email (D) A printer



Subject: Re: Projector, Conference Room 2

Hi Marty,

Long time no hear! Thank you for telling me about the projector. John

went to fix it about an hour ago. Unfortunately, it needs a new part.

We can’t fix it until next week.

I’m sorry to send you bad news.

Freddy

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Questions 183 through 185 refer to the following emails.



Dear Ms. Suzuki,

Thank you for your online reservation. You have a single room booked from

Nov 18-25. Check in begins at noon. Will you be attending Chemistry Today?

Our business center is open 24 hours a day. It can handle all your document

needs.

Thank you,

Janine Larson

Park Hotel



Dear Ms. Larson,

I will be attending the conference. Actually, I will be giving a talk at it. Does

the business center have a scanner? I might need to use one during the

conference. Otherwise, I’ll have to deal with things before coming. Also,

does the room come with a large closet? I’ll be bringing a large suitcase.

Please let me know in the next couple of days. I need to plan ahead.

Thank you,

Sarah Suzuki

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183. Why did Janine Larson send the email?

(A) To confirm a booking (B) To reserve a room (C) To advertise a product (D) To inform about a conference

184. What is most likely to be Sarah Suzuki’s job?

(A) A hotel employee (B) A chemistry researcher (C) A humanities professor (D) A graduate student in literature

185. What will happen if there is no scanner?

(A) A talk will be canceled. (B) More work will be done before. (C) The hotel will buy a new one. (D) Someone will change hotels.

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Questions 186 through 189 refer to the following bank statement and message.

Bank statement Sept 2016Account holder: Jim Jones

Account number: 586 2734 210

Payment Deposit

Sept 30 Greenwood Power & Utilities $60

Sept 23 With Us Convenience Store $15

Sept 17 ATM deposit $10,000

Sept 13 Amy’s Coffee $5.00

Sept 15 ABC Corp $1500

Sept 10 Sam’s Supermarket $150

Sept 7 Central Pharmacy $25

Sept 3 Cineplus Theater $20


I am writing to inquire about a deposit shown on my bank statement. On

Sept 17, it shows that I deposited $10,000 into my account. Actually, I only

deposited the amount of $1,000. I deposited cash through an ATM. I think

there must be some error. Is there a problem with my account? I am worried

about using it now. Please check this and let me know what to do. Thanks

for your help.

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186. Who is the author of the email?

(A) A bank employee (B) Jim Jones (C) An ATM company worker (D) Greenwood Power

187. Where did Jim spend the most in September?

(A) The ATM (B) The supermarket (C) ABC Corp (D) The convenience store

188. What is the problem?

(A) ABC Corp did not pay the salary. (B) There are no ATMs nearby. (C) There is too much money in the

account. (D) A large check was written to

someone.

189. What is most likely the cause?

(A) A machine made an error. (B) A bank employee took some money. (C) Jim forgot that he was paid. (D) ABC Corp had a large profit.

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Questions 190 through 192 refer to the following emails.

From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: Shopping?

Hey Kelly,

I was walking through the mall today . . . I’d just finished my shift at Sun’s Supermarket . . . and I saw a big sale on luxury items. I saw some designer bags in the 20% off display. There was even a 50% off rack for clothes!

Up for some shopping?

Kendall



Subject: Shopping?

Hey Kendall,

That’s amazing! Of course, I want to go shopping. You know I always have my eye on designer goods. Maybe I can afford to buy a Chanel bag this time! Don’t laugh! A girl can dream. :P At least, prices will be cheaper than usual.

When do you want to go? How about Saturday morning? Then we’ll have lots of time to shop! I’m looking forward to it.

See you soon!Kelly

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190. What can be inferred about Kendall?

(A) She works in a store in the mall. (B) She doesn’t care about sales. (C) She works with Kelly. (D) She is not interested in luxury items.

191. In the first email, the expression “up for” in paragraph 2, line 1, is closest in meaning to

(A) being interested in doing (B) having a high level (C) enjoying an activity (D) being unsatisfied with

192. What is Kelly’s opinion?

(A) She doesn’t care about saving money. (B) She is interested in designer labels. (C) She doesn’t like spending time at the

mall. (D) She thinks shopping is a waste of

time.

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Questions 193 through 196 refer to the following text messages and boarding pass.

Jen Where are you? 1:50 PM

Mary Getting a coffee—why? 1:53 PM

Jen It’s time to board! 1:53 PM

Mary The itinerary says the flight leaves at 3 p.m. 1:54 PM

Jen Look at your boarding pass! 1:56 PM

Mary :O 1:57 PM

Jen Run to the gate! 1:58 PM

Mary I’ve got to go through security first. Oh no, there’s a big line up! 1:59 PM

Jen I’ll tell the airline agent you’re on the way. 2:00 PM

Mary I hope they let me through! 2:00 PM

BOARDING PASS US AIRLINES

Mary Johnston

Flight Date Airport Departs Seat

US32 Dec 15 New York 2:1526E

Departure Gate 101 TO:

LA

Passengers should be at the gate 30 minutes before departure. Doors

will be closed 10 minutes before departure. Passengers coming after

this will not be let on the plane.

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193. Why is Mary at the airport?

(A) She is saying goodbye to Jen. (B) She is going to New York. (C) She is traveling to LA. (D) She is picking up a friend.

194. What does Mary mean by :O?

(A) She is surprised that it is so early. (B) She is sad that Jen is leaving. (C) She is shocked that the time is wrong. (D) She is laughing at Jen’s joke.

195. What was the cause of this problem?

(A) The boarding pass had the wrong time.

(B) The coffee shop was too slow in making coffee.

(C) Mary did not pay attention to the time.

(D) The itinerary had incorrect information.

196. At 2:12 PM, why does Mary write, “Wow, I’m so happy”?

(A) She was able to get through security quickly.

(B) She got to the gate on time. (C) She found out that she had some

extra time. (D) She got a seat by the window.

Mary Still at security. 2:10 PM

Jen Good news! The flight is now delayed by one hour! 2:11 PM

Mary That’s great! Wow, I’m so happy. 2:12 PM

Jen But hurry anyway! 2:13 PM

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Questions 197 through 200 refer to the following letters.

Dear Mr. Brown,

July 7

Surgery on your leg was successful. You need to wear a cast for 4 weeks.

During this time, you will have to use crutches. Schedule a checkup in August.

At this time, we will take another x-ray. If everything’s fine, the cast will be

taken off then. Please stay off your leg in the meantime. Contact the office if

there are any problems.

Sue Smith

Nurse

Dr. Jones Office

July 20

Dear Nurse Smith,

Can I make an earlier appointment with the surgeon? My leg still

really hurts. But it’s been 2 weeks since the surgery. I’d like him to

check for any problems. Can I schedule something for this Monday?

Thank you,

John Brown

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197. Why did Sue Smith write the letter?

(A) To schedule a surgery (B) To contact a surgeon (C) To give medical information (D) To check for problems

198. What does John NOT need to do for 4 weeks?

(A) Wear a cast (B) Use crutches (C) Exercise his leg (D) Sit more often

199. What does John think about his leg?

(A) The surgery was successful. (B) An x-ray is needed. (C) There might be a problem. (D) He doesn’t need a cast anymore.

200. When will the cast be removed?

(A) After 4 weeks (B) Once there are no problems (C) When the surgeon sees it (D) In the next 2 weeks

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