> IER SISA 112 \—3/ PAS - MBE 58 ~ 111 A—SACBLAN TUES,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 in your ‘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. The construction project is scheduled to 105. Masters, inc., has renewed its begin ------- early October. maintenance contract with Nelson & @ on Associates for five ------- years. {B) at (A) over (C) in (B) another (0) as (©) more (D) every 102. RicTech’s order is extremely important, so the director will inspect the shipment 106. To ensure high levels of satisfaction among their clients, suppliers should fill (a) her orders —-—---. (B) her own (A) promptly (©) she (8) promptness (D) hersett (C) prompt (0) prompter 103, MK Music intends to open anew on Kings Street later this year. 107. Copies of the holiday request form (A) budget are —------ from the human resources (B) location department. (C) employee (A) eager (0) schedule (B) additional (C) empty 104. Gregory Blake, who ------- the expansion (D) available plan, has been credited with its success. (A) created 408, The number of complaints decreased (B) to create sharply ------- the management of Ms. (©) creating Delling. (0) create (A) below (8) onto (C) across {D) under109. 110. Ms. Charles stays polite - 4111. 112. 113. 114, ). In order to maintain its current market share, the company ------- needs to improve on the services it offers. (A) urgently (B) urgent (©) urgency (D) urged ~ when she deals with the most difficult customers. (A) even (8) such (C) almost (D) hardly Parking permits must be ------- displayed in all cars parked along Roxy Avenue. (A) nearly (8) highly (C) sharply (0) clearly Passengers to keep their hands inside the vessel at all times during the boat tour of the Pokotani River. (A) reminded (B) are reminding (C) will remind (D) are reminded The journal is targeted at professionals in the field, ------- we also expect it to be popular with amateur enthusiasts. (A) although (B) so that (C) because (0) only if ‘The CEO thanked the members of the design team and the engineering department for their ------- efforts on the project for Manuel Autos. (A) collaborate (B) collaboratively (C) collaborator (0) collaborative 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120. Due to unforeseen problems, the factory = has been postponed until the beginning of November. (A) inspector (B) inspected (C) inspection (D) inspecting Given the number of years the tenant had spent in the apartment, a full ------- of ‘the security deposit was surprising. (A) renovation (8) discovery (©) occupation (D) reimbursement Business analysts have praised the company for its innovative incentive system as well as for its ------- of products. (A) diversity (B) diverse (C) diversified (0) diversely The recent survey shows most people are using city buses, driving their own cars to work. (A) as opposed (B) rather than (C) instead (D) as well The marketing staff at TX Supplies are - that Ms. Gupta has finally joined ‘their team. (A) delight (8) delightful (C) delighted (D) delightfully Before initiating operations, the facility must ------- a thorough assessment by government safety officials. (A) participate (8) involve (C) undergo (D) surpass GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE zusan |121. 122. 123. 124. 125. Ms. Klein has gained a reputation for producing exceptional work despite the time constraints she usually faces. (A) consist (B) consistently (C) consistent (D) consistency Asseties of clinical trials have proven that the new medication is. effective in treating the virus. (A) securely (B) conclusively (C) mutually (D) exceedingly By the time she retired, the human resources director at Mycroft Enterprises with the company for fifty years. (A) will have worked (B) has been working (C) had worked (D) would work the weather remains pleasant, the prize-giving ceremony will be held in Grambury Park. (A) Depending on (B) According to (C) Provided that {D) In the event of MiTech is advertising vacancies in its warehouse and plans to hire ~ candidates as early as next week. (A) successfully (B) successful (C) success (D) succeed 126. 127. 128. 129. 130. Aiter the copier broke down, Ms. Anderson ------~ a list of several models that could be bought as a replacement. (A) instructed (B) performed (C) supervised (0) compiled The amendment to the policy would limit overseas travel by any individual employee to ninety days at ------- per year. (A) total (8) average (C) most (0) full planning to travel during the upcoming holiday season should make flight reservations well in advance. (A) They (8) That (C) Whoever (0) Those A state-of-the-art business center is just one of the fantastic ------- available at The Applebury Inn. (A) facility (B) facilitates (C) facilitating (0) facilities Dynacom Corporation did not place an order with the distributor because it already had an ------- supply of raw materials. (A) obsolete (8) inclusive (C) authentic (0) ample| PART6 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. Questions 131-134 refer to the following notice. The Information Technology Department will be installing a variety of new computers, peripherals, photocopiers, and other office machinery during the first week of June. The equipment scheduled to be ~7.35~ ‘on Friday, June 18. Alll lots will be displayed throughout the prior week in Conference Room D, ~ at this time will be made available for purchase by auction across the hall from the IT Department offices. For further information call David Speers at extension 246. Alternatively, e-mail ~ dspeers@egr.org. 431. (A) manufactured 183, (A) Donations from employees will be (B) repaired collected throughout the week. (C) leased (B) Discounts are available to all staff. (D) replaced (C) Winning bidders can pick up their items at the end of the workday. 432, (A) directing (D) Vendors are expected to arrive earlier (B) directed to handle this. (C) directly (D) direction 134. (A) him (B) you (c)it (D) mysett GOON TO THE NEXT PAGE zisaL |Questions 135-138 refer to the following letter. Ms. Patricia Lanier 2616, Martin Avenue Long Island, NY 11109 Dear Ms. Lanier: As a matter of standard company policy, Barton Components seeks to promote current ‘employees -3-3:-- it is feasible to do so. In accordance with this practice, we are offering you 435. a promotion to a managerial position in the sales department of our newly opened branch in Wilmington. Barton Components will reimburse you for any expenses that are incurred as a result of your ~{§@r"- Ifyou have specific questions about this or other aspects of the process, please feel free to call me directly. Mr. Keller, your departmental supervisor, has highly ~z32-- you for the position. - Please reply at your earliest convenience. We eagerly await your decision. Sincerely, Charles Rifkin Human Resources 135. (A) because of 4187. (A) recommends (8) whenever (8) recommended (C) often (©) recommending (D) incase of (0) recommendation 436, (A) transfer 488. (A) We will be interviewing candidates (8) hiring for the job next week. (C) request (B) You do not need to take any further (D) presentation action to accept this promotion. (C) This is a great opportunity for you to advance your career. (D) Your proposal will be discussed at the upcoming board meeting.Questions 139-142 refer to the following advertisement. : For over thirty years, Strictly Business has served professionals throughout the New Bradford metropolitan area. | | | . Our highly experienced sales associates will be on hand at each | store to help you to make the perfect choice. Strictly Business will help make sure you are always dressed for the occasion, your work environment is formal or casual. During the month of July, shop at Strictly Business to take of discounts on suits, dress | shirts, neckties and other fashion accessories from some of the world’s top designers and manufacturers. ~=725--, if you mention this ad when making your purchase, you will receive a 143. complimentary day planner. 2203 Dale Avenue New Bradford, Alberta T4A 162 (403) 555-0121 139. (A) Our shop is among the most trusted 141, (A) responsibility dry cleaning services in the area. (B) benefit (B) Choose from the wide range of (C) inventory products in our online catalog. (D) advantage (C) We are renowned for providing quality attire at affordable prices. 142. (A) For example (D) New staff are urgently needed to (B) On the contrary work in our branches. (C) In addition (0) Therefore 140. (A) whether (8) regardless (C) either (0) unless GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGEQuestions 143-146 refer to the following memo. To: All Employees From: The Awards Committee Subject: Nominations ‘The awards committee has received several comments -3-7--- the list of nominees for the 143. Blightson Award that was published in last week’s newsletter. Several people pointed out that Steven Ambers, the current sales leader in the Chicago area, does not appear on the list. After the matter, the awards committee realized that this omission was the result of a mistake made during the editing process for the newsletter. ~; The Blightson Award ~37--~ at the year-end banquet. We look forward to seeing everyone there on Friday evening. 143, (A) regard 145. (A) All those affected will receive a full (B) regarding cash refund. (C) regards (B) Your article certainly meets all of the (D) regarded requirements. (C) He has apologized for the problems 144. (A) conducting caused by his oversight. (B) inquiring (D) A corrected list has already been (C) looking distributed via company e-mail. (D) investigating 146. (A) will be presenting (B) isto be presented (©) was presented (D) has presentedPART7 Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, e-mails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts 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 147-148 refer to the following advertisement. | Sebastian’s Hardware Sebastian's, the leading supplier of do-it-yourself products in the Bridgeford area, is hosting its annual stock clearance sale. Through the end of December, we will be selling discontinued lines of paint from the top nationwide manufacturers, including Elepaint and Pastex. Among the included brands are: Elepaint Simply Lilac $35 per can (4 liters) Pastex Light Peach $39 per can (5 liters) | Elepaint Sparkling Beige $36 per can (4 liters) Drop by our store to see the full range of quality wall and ceiling paints available || during this incredible sale. Store Hours: | Sunday 10:00 a.m. ~ 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. ~ 8:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a. 10:00 p.m. Sebastian's Hardware 23109 Morgan Way 4147. What is indicated about Pastex Light 148. When does the store close on weekdays? Peach paint? (A) 6:00 pm. (A) Itis no longer manufactured. (B) 8:00 am. (B) It can be purchased for $35 per can. (C) 9:00 em. (C) Itis sold in five different sizes. () 10:00 Pw. (D) It is produced by Sebastian's Hardware. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE zasay |Questions 149-150 refer to the following text-message chain. Aya Sturgeon: 9:18 am. Hi Peter. There is some ice cream on the floor in front of the elevator. | tried calling you, but there was no answer. Could someone from your department go down to the lobby and deal with it? ; Ss {Peter Guppy: 9:19AM. Hi Aya. Sorry, | was busy moving chairs into the conference room for your meeting. I'll send _J Tessa to do it now. I have to replace the light \ bulb in the stock room SS 9:20 am. Aya Sturgeon: ‘Thanks for that. | didn’t want anyone to walk in it. We've just had that carpet cleaned. Thanks for handling the furniture as well. We have some important clients coming this afternoon. gr Peter Guppy: 9:22 am. No problem. By the way, Tessa just said that she's already taken care of it. She noticed it earlier. 149. In which department does Mr. Guppy 150. At 9:22 a.m., what does Mr. Guppy mean probably work? when he writes, “Tessa just said that (A) Maintenance she's already taken care of it"? (B) Sales (A) A company has hired a new cleaning (C) Marketing service. (D) Accounting (8) An employee has met with some customers. (C) Astaff member has ordered replacement furniture. (0) A coworker has deait with a problem in the lobby.Questions 151-152 refer to the following notice. April 25, Crabtree’s Antiques will be closed for the remainder of this week, and we are not scheduled to reopen until May 2. During this time, we will be installing a new hardwood floor and will be altering the store's layout. Antiques will be neatly arranged on brand new floor-to-ceiling shelves, and some of our larger pieces of furniture will be moved into the warehouse at the back of the premises. These changes will provide more space and allow customers to better enjoy browsing our products. Please remember that Crabtree’s Antiques will be participating in the tenth Annual Antiques & Collectibles Market on Saturday, April 30 in Halsonbridge. Some of our favorite items from the store will be for sale, and we hope to see you there! 151. What is the main purpose of the notice? (A) To announce that a firm is going out of business (B) To promote a newly released product line (C) To publicize the opening of anew branch {D) To provide details about store improvements 152. What will Crabtree’s Antiques do at the end of April? (A) Sell its business premises (B) Take part in a charity event {C) Make some of its stock available for purchase 4 {) Mark its tenth anniversary zisaL | GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGEQuestions 153-154 refer to the following memo. eee ee ee eee INTER-OFFICE MEMO #4448444 4% FROM: Harold C. Finney, Finance Department Manager TO: All Finance Department Employees As you may already know, Chris Walsh will be leaving, us at the start of next month. He has been with the company for 20 years now and has been a vital member of our team since transferring from the Lumberton branch nearly 15 years ago. We have decided to hold a small, informal party for Chris in the employee cafeteria on Wednesday, September 1 at 4:30 ra. In order to commemorate his time with the company, [am suggesting that each employee give $10.00 towards a retirement gift. We are at this time undecided on the type of gift, and your suggestions are therefore encouraged. If you have any ideas, please speak to me by Friday, as I will be collecting the money next Monday. 153. What is indicated about Chris Walsh? 154. What does Mr. Finney request that (A) He will transfer to another branch. workers do by Friday? (B) He recently joined the finance (A) Contribute some money for a gift department. (B) Attend a meeting in the cafeteria (C) He has applied for a position in (C) Recommend a present for a management. coworker (0) He is retiring from the company. (D) Organize a surprise party‘Questions 155-157 refer to the following information. Keep the following points in mind when sending a booking request to Brample, Inc. « A separate form must be completed for each individual traveler. Please note that you only need to fill in the boxes marked with an asterisk (*). * Please be aware that we will charge a 25 percent deposit as soon as your reservation is accepted. The balance of payment is due one month prior to departure. « If you are planning on traveling overseas with us, you must have a passport valid for the duration of your trip. + Medical coverage is required for all travel outside of the country. You will need to show your tour guide a copy of your insurance documents. * We will provide you with a current list of vaccinations required for the area you are visiting. This information is subject to revision, and updates will appear on our Web site. If you have questions about your excursion, please call us at 075 1573 9901. 455. For whom is the information most likely intended? (A) People wishing to transfer to overseas branches (B) People planning to study abroad (©) People trying to reserve a table in a restaurant (D) People intending to participate in a guided tour 456. What is indicated in the information? (A) Brample, Inc., has recently changed its company policy. (B) Payment will be made in two installments. (C) Every section of the form must be completed. (D) Customers can only register online. 157. What is mentioned as something that might change? (A) The regional medical requirements (B) The terms of an insurance policy (C) The maximum number of participants (D) The overall cost of the service GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE zisaL | 43 a rs aeQuestions 158-160 refer to the following e-mail. Subject: Date: | [ October 5 | seroma [Dowatd Pex - To: [Peter Lenik [ Personal Organizer 158. 159. Dear Mr. Lenik, 1am writing because I may have left my personal organizer on a sofa in the lobby of your building this morning, Iam sure that I referred to it there at around ten o'clock to double-check that our meeting had been scheduled for 10:15. On the subway ride back to my college, I noticed it was missing from my bag. ‘The organizer contains the training schedule I am to follow during the first day of my internship. In case I do not get it back before Monday, would you be so kind as to let me know which floor and room I should go to when I get there? In regard to our meeting, I cannot thank you enough for your advice and all the information you gave me, I now have a much clearer picture of what I will be doing in terms of research for articles. I am really looking forward to meeting the editor I will be assisting. Best regards, Donald Pearl What is a purpose of the e-mail? 160. Where most likely does Mr. Lenik work? (A) To express appreciation for an (A) Ata college explanation (B) Ata magazine (B) To request a replacement for a lost (©) Atatrain station item (D) Ata hotel (C) To ask for some career advice (D) To give a reason for a late arrival at an office What is suggested about the missing organizer? (A) It contains personal photographs. (8) It was misplaced on the subway. (C) It includes information about a location. (D) It was purchased this morning.Questions 161-163 refer to the following article. Hatton, June 2—Government officials have announced plans for a new airport south of the city of Hatton, The facility will boast five runways and will offer mainly short-haul flights. — [1] —. The city is currently served by Pequod International Airport, which often operates at near full capacity and is subject to long delays during peak travel times. Two sites are under consideration for the project. — [2] —. Wickheath is an industrial area but has poor transport links and is 70 miles outside of the city limits. Gatrow is mainly a residential 461. What is being reported? (A) Anew pricing policy for public transportation (B) The recent expansion of an airport facility (C) Potential traffic problems on the city’s highways (D) A proposed construction project 162. According to the article, why does Ms. Thompson support the plan? (A) It will make it easier for local residents to travel abroad. (8) It will have economic benefits for the area. (C) It will create a better rail service to Hatton. (D) It will improve the public image of Gatrow. area but is easily acc transport. — [3] — The leader of Gatrow Chamber of Commerce, Sara Thompson, has said that her organization would endorse the project. “The airport would not only create a large number of jobs in Gatrow but would also greatly increase the number of visitors that we see each year,” she said in an interview yesterday. The Gatrow Residents Association has called a meeting for Wednesday, June 12 to discuss the matter. A final decision by the government is not expected until the end of the year. — [4] —. le by public 463. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong? “itis located slightly over 40 miles from the city center.” (A) tt) (8) 2) (C) (3) (D) [4] GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE zusaL |Questions 164-167 refer to the following letter. Rachel Oliver 288 Sable Oaks Road, Portland, ME 04106 Dear Ms, Oliver: As director of the International Aquaculture Symposium, I am writing to request your participation at this year's conference on June 17-19 at the Starsonian Convention Center in ‘Vancouver. ‘The focus of this year's symposium will be enviconmental factors related to fish farming. Researchers and industry leaders from around the world will discuss a broad range of issues related mainly to this topic. Taking into consideration your informative lecture at last year’s symposium in Copenhagen, the other organizers and [ hope you will participate as a speaker at this year’s conference as well. We welcome you to repeat your talk about the effects of feed used in fish farming on water quality or to propose a different subject of discussion. As always, symposium speakers will be provided with a meal allowance and may attend any event session at no charge. Unlike previous events, several lectures and presentations will be filmed this year in order to make the talks available on video via our Web site for those unable to join us. Presenters will be free to decide whether or not their sessions will be recorded. If you are interested in speaking at this year headquarters by March 31. Otherwise, we hope you will join us as a regular attendee, ymposium, please call me at our Zurich Respectfully yours, Lowell Sullivawy Lowell Sullivan, Symposium Director 164. Why did Mr. Sullivan write to Ms. Oliver? (A) To respond to her inquiries about a 466. What is indicated about Ms. Oliver? (A) She has already led a session on the presentation impact of fish food on water. (B) To ask her for feedback on his topic (B) She has acted as an organizer of idea previous symposiums. (C) To inform her of a schedule change (D) To encourage her to present at an event 165. Where was the previous symposium held? (A) Portland (B) Zurich (C) Copenhagen (0) Vancouver (C) She has managed a fish farm. (0) She is currently working on an environmental research project. 167. What can speakers at this year’s event do for the first time? (A) Reserve accommodations at the venue (B) Attend other presentations at no cost (C) Choose to have their talks recorded (0) Post transcripts of their talks online. Questions 168-171 refer to the following online chat discussion. A Dave Archer [3:04 F1] Henry Lancaster [3:05 pm] Dave Archer [3:06 pt) Henry Lancaster [3:07 ea] Dave Archer [3:08 pa] Catherine Valois [3:09 pia] Dave Archer [3:09 pa] Catherine Valois [3:10 pm] Henry Lancaster [3:11 em) Hi. I'm at the head office right now. | forgot that we have a delivery of components for shoe display units arriving at around 8:00 =m. I need someone to open the loading bay doors for the driver. No one in my department can do it. Could either of you stay later than usual tonight? 'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that. | am about to leave for the day. There are some errands that | need to run before my vacation. Oh, that’s right. When is your flight? Not until Monday, but | need to change some money and pay my electricity bill. I'd hate to get disconnected while I'm away. | Of course. Have a great trip. Catherine, how about you? Well, | was going to the gym after work. | guess I could go tomorrow morning instead. Will it take long to unload? It shouldn't. There are only a few boxes of parts. We need them for the Veston order. Okay. | can do that. I'll need the key for the loading bay though. | You can have mine. I'll bring it down to your office on my way out. = = = —_ = 168, At 3:06 p.., what does Mr. Archer mean 170. What is most likely true about Veston? when he writes, “Oh, that's right"? (A) Itis a shipping firm. {A) He believes a calculation is correct. (B) Ithas more than one branch. (8) He has already been told some (C) tis a footwear retailer. information. (D) It is located downtown. {C) He has confirmed an arrival time. (D) He thinks nothing is missing froma 171. What will Mr. Lancaster do next? shipment. (A) Pay a utility bill 169. What is implied about Ms. Valois? (8) Exchange some money (C) Go toa colleague's office (A) She works in the same department (0) Sign for a delivery as Mr. Archer. (B) She usually finishes work before 8:00 pm. {C) She has recently joined a fitness center. (D) She is planning to take a vacation. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE casal |Questions 172-175 refer to the following information. According to surveys, the people of the state of Nordshire are the happiest in the country. — [1] —. Appleton is a professor of anthropology. A decade ago, she married a scientist from Nordshire and moved to the state. — [2] —. Her book contains a number of stunning photographs of the surrounding countryside. It is worth buying for these alone, but it is also beautifully written. The people are the focus of Appleton’s literary debut, and this is the key to its success. Appleton introduces us to many locals who have varying opinions about why the people of Nordshire are so content. These include the natural beauty of the area and the strong sense of community that they feel. — [3] —. ‘The author concludes that the happiness of the people is because of their seclusion. Appleton is impressed by how relaxed everyone is, and she maintains that this is due to the absence of the stress of living in a large city—even the state capital only has 20,000 residents. — [4] —. Grin up North by Petra Appleton is available in bookstores from October 27.172. 173. What is implied about Ms. Appleton? (A) She is originally from Nordshire. (B) She has written several books. (©) She is married to a professor. (D) She has lived in Nordshire for ten years. What is NOT mentioned as a reason that, people from Nordshire are happy? (A) The scenery is attractive. (B) The people live in large families. (C) The cities are relatively small. (D) There is a strong sense of ‘community. 474, 175. ~ The word “maintains” in paragraph 8, line 3, is closest in meaning to (A) claims (B) misses (C) keeps (D) restores In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong? “In her recently published book, Petra Appleton tries to find out why.” @ (1 ® (21 (©) (3) (0) [4] GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGETo: [uyamaguchi@bti.org | Date: | [November | Subject: _| | Training Dear Ms. Yamaguchi, | Tam writing to express my appreciation for the one-day training seminar which I | | attended at your school last week. During my time at Forint Enterprises, I have participated in numerous training activities related to my job, and I can confidently state that last week's was the most rewarding one that I have been involved in. This is reflected in the scores I gave you in the end-of-session appraisal form, but I wanted to write to thank you personally. The fast pace, the creative use of technology, and the dynamic, hands-on approach to learning were all very effective. I would also like to state that I was very satisfied with the overall quality of Bentley ‘Training Institute. Please feel free to contact me if you need any quotes for your promotional materials, as I would highly recommend your seminars to other businesses. | Sincerely, Simon Etheridge Human Resources Director Forint Enterprises Bentley Training Institute Bentley Training Insticute (BT) is a training school specializing in advanced business techniques. With our help, you can make any aspect of your business more productive: management, human resources, budgeting, sales, and negotiating. Don’t just take our word for it—here is what some of our satisfied clients have said: “From the small class sizes to the personable receptionists, BT] always made me feel like an individual, not just a number.” — Manager for Artifact Electronics “The session was extremely informative, and che instructor's knowledge of current practices was incredibly comprehensive. What a wonderful way to spend a Monday!” — Human Resources Director for Forint Enterprises “The workshops at BT are amazing! ‘The classes are small, which means you get a lot of attention from the instructor. The instructors themselves are top-notch and use the latest technology and learning methods very effectively. Their pleasant attitude made training fun.” — Chief Financial Officer for the EmployJoy Agency All seminars are available weekly at our school in the center of town, but for an additional fee, we will come to you and conduct our workshops on your premises.176. What is NOT mentioned as something Mr. Etheridge did last week? (A) He took part in a training seminar (8) He submitted an evaluation form (C) He spoke with an instructor (D) He visited Bentley Training Institute 477. According to the e-mail, what was the main topic of Ms. Yamaguchi's seminar? (A) Human resources (8) Budgeting (C) Sales {D) Negotiating 178. What does Mr. Etheridge most likely appreciate about Bentley Training Institute? (A) Its personable staff (B) The leisurely pace of its seminar (C) Its small class sizes (D) The instructor's expertise 179. 180. In the advertisement, the word “take” in paragraph 1, line 3, is closest in meaning to (A) require (B) borrow (C) remove (D) accept What is stated about Bentley Training Institute? (A) Ithas made record profits in the past year. (B) It charges extra to hold sessions at clients’ offices. (C) It has recently relocated to the center of town. (0) It offers classes only on weekdays. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGEMay 30—The week of the Ditchford Festival of Performing Arts is one of the busiest times of year for local retailers and food vendors. The city’s stores and restaurants are busy preparing for this year’s event by ordering extra merchandise. Maria Kahn, the owner of Tungsten Snacks, says that the week-long festival accounts for up to 10 percent of her annual sales. “We hire extra clerks for the week. If we could, we would stay open 24 hours”, said Kahn. The café is located right in the center of the theater district and offers take- out sandwiches for as little as $3.95 each. Kahn, who opened her business five years Questions 181-185 refer to the following article and information. ago, says that with the festival expanding from five to seven venues this year, she hopes to be even busier. Shops selling souvenirs can expect to achieve similarly high sales. Valerie’s, the chocolatier, has benefited enormously from the festival, with many of those in attendance buying gifts there. They have a gift box that allows customers to sample eight pieces of four specially flavored chocolates for $35. This year, owner Valerie Simpson is introducing the limited-edition Lion Amor, made from Ghanaian chocolate and flavored with exotic spices ($15 for a box). Valerie’s Price List Each Box (pieces) Zingy Truffles (Mango, Raspberry, Pear) $2 $10 (six) Walnut Whirl $2.50 $12 (six) Lion Amor $3 $15 (six) Latin Lover $3 $15 (six) Pure Heart (made with Belgian chocolate) $4 $18 (five) Sweet Heart (Swiss milk chocolate) $4 $18 (five) Please note that selections that are not listed above cannot be purchased individually. GIFT BOXES Belle Selection (eight-piece gift box) (includes two each of Lion Amor, $35 Latin Lover, Pure Heart and Sweet Heart) Valerie’s Selection (ten-piece gift box) $20 (includes six assorted Zingy Truffles, two Walnut Whirls, and two Espresso Supremes)181. 182. 183. According to the article, what are stores doing in May? (A) Ordering more products than usual (8) Offering special discounts (C) Extending their business hours (D) Collaborating on new products What does Ms. Kahn indicate about her business during the festival? (A) Sales are at twice its usual level. (B) It is open 24 hours per day. {C) It sells food in a theater. (D) It hires temporary employees. What is stated about the festival? (A) It was established five years ago. (B) Itis held at multiple locations. (C) It takes place in May every year. (D) Itis free to attend. 184, 185. What is indicated about the new addition to Valerie's range? (A) They are sold at $15 per piece. (B) They are popular with patrons of the store. (C) They are made from locally produced chocolate. (D) They are available in a box with six pieces. What is true about the Valerie’s Selection? (A) It contains Belgian chocolate. (B) It includes a product that is not sold separately. (C) It is only available during the festival. (D) It is more expensive than the Belle Selection. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE zisa. JQuestions 186-190 refer to the following e-mail, brochure and text message. oO E-mail Message Tames Preston letcher [Order - — February 27 Date: on al Dear Ms. Fletcher, ‘Thank you for placing an order for a Rebus BC-300 photocopier. Unfortunately, the ‘manufacturer of a key component for that particular model has recently gone out of | | business. We have been unable to locate another supplier who can produce the part, and asa || result we have decided to permanently remove the model from our photocopier line. ‘You might be interested in considering the new BC-400, a similar model in the same price range, as an alternative. It provides all the same functions as the Rebus BC-300, plus a color | printing capability, for only $150 more, We also produce other mid-range copiers that may | | be of interest to you. I particularly recommend the BC-500, which is our best-selling copier. | Thave attached our brochure describing all BC-models currently offered by Rebus. Please call or e-mail me if you require further information. | As it happens, I have a sales appointment at a dealership near your firm on the morning of | available options. ‘March 8. If you are available then, I could drop by your office to discuss your needs and the | | | Thope to see you then, | James Preston, | Sales Representative | ‘Telephone: 555-213-4240 REBUS SUPPLIES The BC Series: Practical, Affordable Photocopiers for Offices The BC-200: Our basic model is ideal for those looking for a compact, reliable copier with low costs. Sitting on your desk, it can run off IS monochrome pages per minute. Price: $700.00. The BC-400: This model can create color documents at a rate of 18 pages per minute, and it is capable of double-sided printing. The sturdy design means this model will serve you for many years. Price: $950.00. The BC-500: This model offers great flexibility with both high-resolution color (up to 20 ages per minute) and monochrome (up to 24 pages per minute) options. Colors are bright and well defined. This is the best choice for customers who need to print large quantities daily, Price: $1,100.00. ‘The BC-600: This model delivers a wide range of useful functions, including high-resolution monochrome (up to 27 pages per minute) and color (up to 23 pages per minute) printing, as well as faxing and scanning. It can handle a wide variety of formats. This is easily the most advanced copier on the market. Price: $1,500.00.186. Why did Mr. Preston write to Ms. Fletcher? 187. 188. Today, Hi everyone, Yesterday, a sales rep from Rebus paid me a visit. 1 went online this morning to look at some customer reviews of the copier he's recommending. Almost all | of them were very positive. Let's try to make a final decision on this at our next staff meeting on March 11 Miranda LO _ Cc | (A) To inform her that a product is no longer available (8) To alter the date of an appointment (©) To notify her of a price reduction (D) To announce that an item has been recalled What most likely is a feature of the BC- 300 photocopier? (A) Faxing functions (8) Double-sided printing (C) Scanning functions (0) Color printing What is the maximum number of color pages the most popular model can print per minute? @) 15 (®) 18 (©) 20 (0) 23 ) 189. 190. In the brochure, the word “easily” in paragraph 4, line 3, is closest in meaning to (A) quickly (B) concisely (C) definitely (D) fluently What did Ms. Fletcher most likely do on March 97 (A) Spoke with James Preston (B) Reviewed feedback on a product (C) Placed an order with Rebus Supplies (D) Proposed a meeting venue GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE zasaL |Questions 191-195 refer to the following advertisement, e-mail and menu. Get Your Breadfruit From Becker Farm! High in carbohydrates and low in fat, breadfruit has as much potassium as ten bananas. It is no wonder that this nutritious fruit has been feeding the populations of tropical regions for centuries. In many ways breadfruit hardly resembles a fruit at all. Once prepared, its taste is comparable to that of a baked potato. Becker Farm is now cultivating breadiruit and is the sole supplier to restaurants in Miami-Dade County, Put breadfruit on the menu and give your patrons a unique culinary experience. For more information or to place an order, visit us online at www.beckerfarm.com. __ E-mail Message ad From: Tang@miamispice.com | Subject: November 3 Dear Ms. Hudson, ‘Thanks again for choosing Miami Spice for your upcoming club function, As T said during our phone conversation yesterday, our private party room has ample space for the number of guests you mentioned. I understand the event will be exclusive to members of your club and therefore that number is unlikely to change. Still, I thought I should tell you specifically that the maximum capacity of the room is 80 people, so we could | accommodate additional diners if you decide to expand your guest list. | Please find attached the course menu for the party. As requested, there is a vegetarian option for each course of the meal. For courses that show more than one option, the second item listed is the vegetarian dish. Best regards, Trevor LangAppetizer Fried Guif Coast Oysters on Hors D’oeuvre Medley Salad Chef's Salad or Garden Fresh Salad We have 20 choices of house-made dressing! Entrée Breadtruit Parmesan Breadtruit topped with a hearty meat sauce and parmesan cheese oR Chef's Special Casserole Our head chef's own recipe specially created just for this event! Dessert Fruit Tart Made with a delicious mix of seasonal fruit MIAMI SPICE RESTAURANT All produce used in our dishes is grown right here in Miami-Dade County and certified organic by the Food Safety Bureau (FSB), a department of the Florida State Government. 191. What does the advertisement indicate 194, What is implied about the Chef's Special about breadfruit? Casserole? (A) It was discovered recently. (A) The dish is a regular menu item at (B) Itis eaten in tropical areas. ‘the restaurant. (C) Ithas a flavor similar to that of (B) Trevor Lang created the dish bananas. personally, (0) Ithas a high fat content. (©) Itis one of Ms. Hudson's favorite dishes. 492. What does Becker Farm most likely do? (D) The dish is suitable for a vegetarian (A) It sells fruit certified as organic by a diet. governmental department. (8) It supplies Miami Spice Restaurant 195. Whatiis indicated about Miami Spice with the majority of its produce. Rastalrant? (C) It grows only breadfruit on its (A) It produces a variety of its own salad premises. dressings. (0) Itoffers free delivery to local (8) It specializes in vegetarian cuisine. customers. (C) It has branches throughout the State of Florida. 493. In the e-mail, the word “accommodate” in (D) It received a high rating on a recent paragraph 1, line 6, is closest in meaning safety inspection. to (A) fulfill (B) seat (C) alter (0) rest GOON TO THE NEXT PAGEQuestions 196-200 refer to the following notice, article, and form. Queen’s Square Station in Lumpton will be celebrating its bicentennial on October 10. As part of our preparations for this special occasion, we are currently in the process of renovating the terminal building. While the renovations are underway, the station will remain closed to passengers. Those wishing to catch trains to areas north of the city should instead head to Huston Station. Most of the work is being done on the concourse, food court, and shopping area. In addition, the number of platforms will be increased from six to eight. Work is also underway on the Locomotif, a ten-meter long mural by artist Pierre Jones, which will adorn the wall of the main concourse. A new east wing is being added to the building that will house the city of Lumpton’s railway museum, All of the station’s facilities are expected to be fully open to the public by October 1 October2-Thankstoarecentupgrade, Queen’s Square Station is bigger and better than ever before. The renovated station reopened yesterday, kicking off a year-long celebration of its 200th anniversary. The new features—including a remodeled dining area and shopping zone--were a complete success with visitors. The new restaurants were especially popular. The station’s statue of local poet Brenda Weston also drew large crowds. The only disappointment was that the wall painting in the concourse has not been completed yet, meaning that visitors must wait a while longer to view this major new work of art, On October 10, Queen’s Square Station is offering special guided tours of the site. These tours will concentrate on the rich history of the building. Plus, if it is your birthday on this day, admission to the newly opened railway museum is free, provided that you have a piece of official identification with your date of birth.Railway Museum Feedback Form Name: Derek de Boer Please rate the following from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent). z # 3 5 Quality of Exhibits Cleanliness of Building v Layout of Museum v Expertise of Staff v _ Restaurant v Comments: I had a wonderful time. I wasn't expecting free admission, What a fantastic surprise! The locomotives on display are absolutely amazing. Some were engines that I had only ever seen before in books. However, the collection of vintage timetables was slightly disappointing. The other negative was the quality of the food in your restaurant. 196. What is the main purpose of the notice? (A) To invite people to an anniversary event (8) To ask for help with preparing for a celebration (C) To explain the reasons for the closure of a facility {) To announce the relocation of a public building 197. What is implied about Queen’s Square Station? (A) It normally serves areas north of Lumpton. (B) It was originally built in the early 20th century. (C) Itis the busiest station in the area. (D) It was designed by an award-winning architect. 198. What is suggested about Pierre Jones? (A) He is a resident of the local area. (B) His work has been popular for 200 years. (C) His project is currently behind schedule. (D) He helped to design a museum. 199. What aspect of the museum was Mr. de Boer most satisfied with? (A) The level of knowledge displayed by the staff (B) The design of the building's interior (C) The quality of food in the restaurant (D) The number of exhibits on display 200. What did Mr. de Boer most likely do? (A) He applied for membership of a gallery. (B) He used a discount voucher to enter a facility. (C) He designed a feedback form. (D) He visited Queen's Square Station on his birthday. Stop! This is the end of the test. If you finish before time is called, you may go back to Parts 5, 6, and 7 and check your work. zasaL