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Picture Description

A) The old man is trimming some (A) The men are enjoying their
bushes. tim e having drinks.
B) One man is standing in front (B) The men are leaning against
of the river. the railing.
C) One man is sitting on the lawn (C) The beach is crowded with
reading. sunbathers.
D) The man is reading a book (D) There are lots of other people
on the bench. in the restaurant.

002 (A) The woman is reading through 008 (A) The table has been set up for

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R iS the book.
(B) The woman is finding a book [7301
a party.
(B) This store has some stocks of
LU to read. LlJ furniture.
(C) The woman is taking a (C) All of the cups are piled on the
picture o f the book. cupboard.
(D) The woman is about to pay for (D) This store sells kitchen
the book. supplies.

A) The people are fishing at the
lake.
B) They are lying down on the
boat.
C) The people are rowing the
boat.
D) The river has flooded the area.
(A) The garbage man is putting
away the trash.
(B) The man is sweeping the
floor.
(C) The player is greeting the
people from the door.
(D) One of the doors is opened.

004 A) The doctors are standing in 010 (A) Several seats are occupied.
circles. (B) The board will be used for a
600 B) Nurses are checking the meeting.
monitor. (C) The room is closed at this
C) The doctors are perform ing tim e.
surgery. (D) The tables are arranged in
D) Patients are asking for their several rows.
medical history.

005 A) The cars are parked along

the road.
600 B) A bus has stopped to pick up
the passengers.
C) There is a car broken down on
the road.
D) There is a group of people
riding bicycles.

006 A) The woman is taking some

notes.
600 B) The woman is making a
copy o f a paper.
C) The copy machine is out of
order.
D) The paper is folded in half.

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Questions & Responses
Did you write the letter?
(A) I’m riding later.
(B) No, Yuki did.
(C) I was on the right side.
When will they receive the letter?
(A) The letter was delivered this morning.
(B) Probably tomorrow afternoon.
(C) You will get it soon.
Could you show me the closest bus stop?
(A) No, in 5 minutes.
(B) Yes, I’m sure of where he is.
(C) It’s right across from here.
014 I heard you got the tickets for the concert.
(A) Yes, I ordered them online.
730 (B) My favorite player is playing.
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(C) The concert was just amazing.
015 How long are you going to be away from your
nmm home?
600 (A) Not that bad.
(B) Only fo r a couple of days.
(C) About 5 hours ago.
016 I am about to send you the e-mail again.
(A) Could you please e-mail me again?
730 (B) Hopefully I’ll get it this time.
(C) I’ve had it since a year ago.
017 Don’t you have an appointment at the dentist now?
E E ! (A) Oh, my teeth hurt very much.
I I (B) No, it’s not until later.
------- (C) Come to the hospital with me.
Who is going to be in charge of the demonstration?
(A) Let’s go by bus.
(B) They have yet to decide.
(C) I think there will be some charge.
Why is he leaving the company?
(A) Yes, he will accept this offer.
(B) His fam ily is moving to another country.
(C) This business trip was awful.
Mr. Franklin’s speech was awesome, wasn’t it?
(A) Yes, he did a fine job.
(B) He needs to train his employees.
(C) I heard he is very famous.
Isn’t it very hot in here?
(A) It is really hard.
(B) Yes, I’ll open a window.
(C) No, it’s going to be chilly.
022 What else do we need to bring to Jack’s birthday
party?
730 (A) Some roses would be good.
(B) I don’t want to meet the other party.
(C) Yes, you must get that for yourself.
023 Are you going to be here tomorrow morning?
(A) I won’t be here until 9:15.
730 (B) It depends on the distance.
(C) That would be Mr. Roy.
024 Mr. Defrost expected the notebook to be delivered
today, didn’t he?
730 (A) He likes it a lot.
(B) Yes, he’s downstairs waiting fo r it.
(C) I heard they were robbed.
025 Would you like to sign up for the new club?
(A) Yes, could you tell me more about it?
850 (B) She already signed up for the club.
(C) I would like to go to the club.
026 Is it true that there’s an extra charge for shipping?
(A) Yes, the battery is charged.
730 (B) It will be on sale soon.
(C) No, it’s included in the price.
027 Should I mark these two pages?
(A) Please mark both of them.
850 (B) Yes, the growth is remarkable.
(C) Yes, those are the right pages.
028 Did the company mention an initiation date?
(A) I heard they haven’t decided.
(B) I am starting to date someone.
(C) He said it won’t happen again.
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 Don’t you think the commercial could be more
interesting?
(A) The Accounting Department will do it.
(B) No, I like the other one.
(C) That’s the only difference.
030 Do you prefer to play soccer or football?
|M I (A) I’d like to vote one more time.
16J°| (B) Neither. I don’t like sports.
-------(C) Which players do you like?
031 Could you help me move this couch to Jack’s office?
IWHI (A) I will repair it later.
16001 (B) The sofa is quite nice.
-------(C) Sure, if it’s not too heavy.
032 Why don’t you ask for an opportunity to go on a
rmmm business trip?
p30| (A) I am going on vacation again.
1----- (B) Opportunities are everywhere.
(C) Yes, that sounds good.
033 Has anyone heard which client is visiting next week?
ffSBl (A) It’s Mr. Peterson.
m (B) I’ve never heard of that company.
-------(C) No, at the office.
034 What do you think about the new DNA experiment?
ffW (A) It is a great contribution to science.
17J° I (B) I need to go to the laboratory.
-------(C) Yes, Dr. Stephens told me about it.
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035 Shall we meet in the conference room?
(A) I attended that conference last year.
730 (B) The conference room is very nice.
(C) It might be more comfortable here.
036 I didn’t know you liked to work out.
p i --(A) It is one of my favorite hobbies.
m --(B) That would be very good, thanks.
-------(C) I work problems out every day.
037 Janice just got a job with a law firm, didn’t she?
mm (A) They hired an accountant for their campaign.
I.* 0 1 (B) She is always eager to work.
------- (C) I’m not a new employee.
038 How do you like our new office?
flSWl (A) I got there just in time.
(B) It is quite luxurious.
----- (C) No, I bought the office last month.
039 When would you like to recruit new employees?
DB (A) I’d say not for another month.
m (B) Our boss is ready to take off.
------- (C) I don’t have any more work.
040 Something seems to be wrong with the TV.
nSHi (A) How much was this TV?
p®M (B) It does that every so often.
-------(C) Maybe I can go get something to drink.
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Short Conversations
Questions 041-043 refer to the following conversation.
WB: Have you been to that place right across the
street? I heard it’s really good.
MA: Yes.1411Everything on the menu is excellent,
especially every kind of fish.
WB: Did you know that the restaurant was on TV the
other day? 1421It must be even more popular now.
l43] We might have to wait fo r an even longer
time every time we go now.
MA: Well, at least it is still right across the street.
Anyway, let’s stop talking about it and go there.
041 What are the speakers discussing?
B (A) A new bookstore
m (B) A popular restaurant
----- (C) A marketplace
(D) A seafood wholesale store
042 What is true about the store?
IfgHl (A) It is a used bookstore.
m (B) The store is advertised on the radio.
----- (C) It is successful in business.
(D) It is about to close down.
043 What is the woman worried about?
IFMSI (A) The price of fish went up.
17301 (B) They might have to wait long.
----- (C) They might not get the food on time.
(D) Seafood might make them sick.
Questions 044-046 refer to the following conversation.
MB: Wow, m look at all these customers! It’s usually
not this busy at all on Wednesdays!
WA: Well, don’t you remember? 1451We’ve been
promoting our big closing sale since Monday.
MB: 1451Oh yeah! That’s right. Sorry, but I don’t have
a good memory these days. Anyway, it really
has brought in a lot of business! I hope it w ill
stay this busy through the weekend.
WA: Yes, of course.m Actually, I think it w ill stay busy
through next Wednesday when our closing sale
ends. That should do a lot to raise our low sales
rate.
044 Where does this conversation take place?
ffM (A) At a shop
I ?3° I (B) In the sales division of a company
----- (C) At a factory
(D) At a customer service office
045 Who are the man and woman?
IfWSI (A) Customers that came for the sale
16^° I (B) Security agents at the store
----- (C) Store clerks
(D) Tourists from overseas
046 What does the woman predict?
nwsi (A) They w ill be busy until next Wednesday.
17^° I (B) The sales rate will not change much.
----- (C) They will be out of stock by Wednesday.
(D) They will raise prices soon.
Questions 047-049 refer to the following conversation.
W A:1471You look exhausted, Ross. Are you okay? I
think you should get home soon.
MA: No, I’m fine. I’m just a little tired, i’ve been working
all night preparing for my presentation on the new
product.
WA: Well, your health is more important than that
presentation, Ross. When is it due? m Is there
anything I can help you with? I can get you
some evaluations on it.
MA: That’d be great!1491Having that in my presentation
w ill make it much stronger and more reliable.
It’s due in three days. I know I’ve got some time,
but I want to finish this so I can spend some quality
time with my family.
047 How is the man feeling?
H (A) Excited
[eool (B) Sick
I— î— I (C) Worn out
(D) Confused
048 What will the woman give the man?
nsffil (A) Her opinion of the new product
I I (B) A customer survey of the new product
----- (C) Pictures of the new product
(D) The design and price list of the new product
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049 What does the man say the evaluations will do? 053 What is the man looking for?
(A) Make his presentation look more confusing (A) A colorful shirt
850 (B) Support the claims in his presentation 600 (B) A dark blue shirt
(C) Give more examples to his presentation (C) A smaller shirt
(D) Guarantee the success of his presentation (D) A larger shirt

054 What will the man probably do next?

Questions 050-052 r
MA: 1511We need to hire a few more sales staff since
our annual sale season is approaching.
WA: Hmm,16011can hand out brochures at the
university, or maybe I w ill put an advertisement
in the newspaper instead. Which one do you
think is better?
MA: m The brochures should do. I think lots of people
read those. By the way, how many do you think we
should hire? Five?
i WA: Well, m I think we should hire just a couple at
first and then see if we need more.
(A) Go to another store for a similar style
850 (B) Find a similar style in white
(C) Buy the shirt the sales clerk recommended
(D) Buy the white shirt in the small size
055 What does the salesperson tell the man about the
price?
730 (A) The price has been marked down.
(B) It will go up soon.
(C) It is quite expensive.
(D) The clothes are reasonably priced.

050 How will the speakers find more workers? Questions 056-058 refer to the following conversation.
(A) By distributing pamphlets WB: I’m very concerned about how much we were
730 (B) By calling the university charged for the gardening work that was done in
(C) By hiring an employment agency August.
(D) By putting an ad in the newspaper MB: Oh, here’s the bill. Let’s see... Oh, no! mThis is
like twice what we normally pay! This is
unbelievable. I am going to call their office to
051 Why do they need more workers? see why they charged us so much.
(A) Many workers resigned this season. W B:1571Okay. You go ahead and do that. Don’t back
850 (B) They are usually short of workers during this down no matter what they tell you. We are not
time of the year. paying this much.
(C) They want to make more products. MB: Don’t worry.1581It w ill be just like the last time
(D) They are trying to reduce unemployment. when we bargained with the phone company
about the unreasonable price they charged us.
Let’s ask the landscaping service for more details.
052 How many people will they hire?
(A) More than three
730 (B) More than five
(C) About two 056 What are the speakers discussing?
(D) About five (A) An abnormally large bill
600 (B) The new landscape system
(C) A high telephone bill
(D) Tips on gardening

Questions 053-055 refer to the following conversati

MA: Excuse m e.1531Do you have this shirt in a large 057 What is their reaction to this case?
size? I really like the style, but I couldn’t find any of (A) They are irritated.
them in my size. 730 (B) They are confused.
WB: We have some, but not in white. The large ones (C) They are calm.
are ail dark blue. (D) They are energized.
MA: Just blue? Oh w ell,15411guess I am going to have
to compromise this time. The price seems pretty
good at thirty-five dollars. 058 How did they solve another similar situation?
WB: Yes, [5Si it used to be over sixty-five dollars, but (A) They called the police.
the price went down during the sale season. 730 (B) They sued the company.
(C) They negotiated with the company.
(D) They threatened the company.

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 Questions 059-061 refer to the following conversation.
WA: Are you visiting Seoul for a vacation or for a
business trip?
MB: W ell,1581i’m a journalist covering the Korean
Music Festival for the New York Times ,m but I
hope I w ill get some free time to experience
Korean culture and visit several attractions.
WA: Yeah, there are certainly many places you can go
here in Seoul.t61] I could take you around if you
don’t mind.
MB: Really? Well, of course I don’t mind. I desperately
need a guide. I’ve already gotten lost more than
three times!
059 Which of the following describes the man’s job?
(A) He takes photographs.
(B) He teaches music at a college.
(C) He is a producer.
(D) He writes news articles.
060 What does the man wish to do?
(A) Live in Korea in the future
(B) Visit a variety of places in Korea
(C) Experience Korean food
(D) Find a good place to rest
061 What does the woman offer the man?
nswgl (A) To take him to the Korean Museum
I boo I (B) To give him news articles about Korea
' (C) To take him back to the U.S.
(D) To be his guide during his stay in Korea
Questions 062-064 refer to the following conversation.
MA: Hey, Stephanie. m Could you put the ladies’
boots and sandals on the shelves?
WB: Sure. But don’t I have to cover the cash register
because Yuri will not be here today?
MA: No, her interview for the university was cancelled,
so she’ll be here all day.1631By the way, could you
ask your sister to come in for an interview for
the job tomorrow? I am traveling from the day
after tomorrow until next Monday. So it would be
good if she could come in tomorrow for about 30
minutes.
WB: Okay. I will call her today and ask her. By the way,
16411think she wanted me to ask you about how
much she’ll make.
062 Where do they probably work?
IWWI (A) In the Personnel Department
(B) At a restaurant
----- (C) At a university
(D) At a shoe store
063 What does the man ask the woman?
rePHi (A) If her sister can work today
W (B) If her sister could stop by for an interview
----- (C) If her sister could work for Yuri
(D) How long her sister can work
064 What does the woman’s sister want to know?
I f f ll (A) The employee discount rate
m (B) How much she w ill get paid
----- (C) Her working hours
(D) The kind of work she will be doing
Questions 065-067 refer to the following conversation.
WA: I’m getting nervous now. We’ve been driving this
path for almost 30 minutes. But we haven’t even
seen another car.16511doubt there is a gas
station around here.
MB: What can we do then? Do you want to go back?
We’ve come way too far. Let’s just keep going this
way.
WA: Well, okay. You are the driver. But you know it’s
getting darker, and 1661the gas warning sign has
been on ever since we got on this road. I am
not pushing the car if it stops.
M B :1671Could you just be quiet? Let me take care of
this. Just go to sleep or something.
065 Why is the woman getting nervous?
irarai (A) They don’t know their way back home.
173° I (B) They are already late to a place.
'----- (C) They are lost and have no money.
(D) They might not find a gas station soon.
066 What does the woman warn the man of?
nsBHl (A) The car will break down soon.
1730 I (B) The car is almost out of gas.
----- (C) The car has been running with a flat tire.
(D) The car doesn’t have any headlights.
067 Which of the following best describes the man?
nsiHi (A) Annoyed
6J° (B) Abandoned
(C) Frustrated
(D) Lonely
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 Questions 068-070 refer to the following conversation.
WA: Mr. Washington, m we received 20 applications
yesterday and 15 applications this afternoon for
the new manager position.
MA: Great! Now, I need you to schedule 5 of them to
come in for an interview by tomorrow morning.
WA: You said tomorrow morning, sir? 1691Isn’t that too
short of a notice? I think most of them have
jobs in the morning. Most w ill not be able to
make it.
MA: I am very well aware of that.1701This w ill help me
see who wants the position badly enough that
they are w illing to risk missing work. I like those
who take risks for what they want.
069 How does the woman feel about the interview?
IWH1 (A) It will be very successful.
I 7J° I (B) It will be crowded with applicants.
----- (C) It isn’t necessary.
(D) It isn’t a good idea.
070 Why does the man want to conduct interviews on
iia fli short notice?
I *5° I (A) To make some give up the position
----- (B) To see who wants the position enough
(C) To find out who currently has no job
(D) To meet applicants when they are unprepared

068 How many people submitted their resumes?

E B (A) 5
r f | (B) 15
1-----1 (C) 35
(D) 40

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Short Talks

074 How will the weather be on Thursday?

p i (A) It will be windy.
Tp all passengers and staff, your attention, please. I 6J° I (B) There will be light snow.
Due to some problems,1711the train that was to arrive ----- (C) There w ill be showers.
here at Boston from New York City at 7:15 P.M. has (D) The skies will be clear.
been delayed. It is now scheduled to arrive at 8:30
P.M. Therefore, trains leaving from Boston to
Chicago w ill also be delayed by about an hour. 075 When will it start to get cold?
Please check the schedule board for the new exact raPHi (A) Friday
times of arrivals and departures. For passengers going 173° I (B) Saturday
to Atlanta, we recommend that you stay alert for the ----- (C) Next Monday
possibility of a delay in your departure tim e.1735But (D) Next Wednesday
please purchase your tickets now so you w ill not
lose your seat to other passengers who are coming
later. 076 When did this weather report take place?
ifSBI (A) The middle of October
8^° (B) The end of October
071 In which city is this announcement heard? ----- (C) The beginning of November
(D) The middle of November
(A) New York
0 (B) Boston
(C) Chicago
(D) Atlanta
Questions 077-079 refer to the following message.
I
I Thank you for calling the Mongolian. We are
072 What is the announcement about?
| faithfully serving you in the Detroit area every day.
(A) The cancellation of the train to Chicago m Our lunch time is from 11 o’clock until 3 o’clock,
730 (B) The completion of train repairs and dinner is served from 4:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. On j
(C) A new schedule for trains | the weekends, we have special parties and concerts in
(D) The departure of a train our fellowship hail.1781Reservations are accepted only j
I for parties of 20 or more. To make a reservation,
1 m you need to leave your name, the date, and time
073 What does the announcement advise the when you would like to make the reservation. You
passengers to do? must also say how many w ill be attending and leave
(A) Stay alert for passengers going to Chicago a number where you can be contacted. Thank you.
0
(B) Go ahead and wait on the train
(C) Use other modes of transportation
(D) Don’t delay buying train tickets
077 What kind of business is the Mongolian?
W l (A) A travel agency
6°o (B) A party store
^ (C) A restaurant
Questions 074-076 refer to the following weather report. (D) A resort hotel
Now, here’s the weather for this week and the
following week.1741You can expect a few showers from
Wednesday through Friday, but starting Saturday, it 078 What is the least number of customers needed to
will be clear and warm. By the beginning of next week, ■■-■n make a reservation?
the skies will still be clear, but it will be a little bit |®“ | (A) Five
warmer.1751However, in the middle of next week, we
^ (B) Ten
are expecting some cold winds with a slight chance
(C) Twenty
of snow or ra in .1761It seems like that w ill continue
(D) Twenty-five
until the end of the week as we head into November.
I recommend that you start getting out your winter
clothes as the weather will get colder starting at the
end of next week. Now, sports news is next.

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079 Which of the following is needed to make a
reservation?
(A) The customer’s address
(B) The customer’s ID number
(C) The customer’s name
(D) The customer’s seating preference
Questions 080-082 refer to the following talk.
1801Welcome to the Truman Art and Music
Museum! Today, we’re lucky and honored to be able
to view two special pieces of art by two of the
greatest artists in history.1811The firs t work is a piece
by Truman, which he painted during the
Renaissance. It is on view now in the 1800’s Hall. You’ll
see the second piece after lunch. It’s a very famous
work by the artist Peter Dickinson. Admission is $50
each, and {82Jour security guard w ill prohibit you from
carrying any sharp metal objects, guns, cameras,
and other sim ilar objects. In a moment, we’ll go
through the security line. Don’t be scared as they are
friendly guys. Please feel free to ask any questions.
080 Who most likely is the speaker?
(A) A famous artist
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(B) A tour guide
(C) A descendant of Truman
(D) A security guard
081 What is true about Truman?
(A) He lived during the Renaissance.
730 (B) He drew Peter Dickinson.
(C) He still draws lots of good art pieces.
(D) He is not well known among historians.
082 Which of the following items CANNOT be brought
nmm into the museum?
(A) Brochures
(B) Digital cameras
(C) Purses
(D) Mobile phones
Questions 083-085 refer to the following news story.
As part of a university exchange program between
the University of Southern California (USC) in the USA
and Oxford University in England,1831a group of 30
students from USC arrived here at Oxford University J
yesterday at about 5 P.M. The students from USC
excitedly began the program with the students from
Oxford early this morning,1841starting with introduction !
o f the program and then the orientation. The USC
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students commented that they are looking forward to
meeting Oxford students and sharing their lives with
them for one semester.1851The students from both
universities have a field trip to the country
scheduled for the next day, where they w ill enjoy the
! good spring weather of England while getting to
know the other students.
083 Who is visiting the area?
(A) The president of the USA
(B) Students from England
(C) Professors from England
(D) Students from the USA
084 What was one of their programs?
(A) The opening address
730 (B) Orientation
(C) Introducing roommates
(D) Taking pictures
085 What are the students scheduled to do the next
day?
730 (A) They will visit an English museum.
(B) They will go to a concert.
(C) They will have a meeting with the principal.
(D) They w ill go on an outing.
Questions 086-088 refer to the following report.
m Let’s talk about today’s business news. The
Delicious Town Corporation, which owns and runs the
food court in the city mail, declared bankruptcy today.
According to Jack Smith, the president of the company,
1871the long strike by the employee union members,
the decreasing value of the company’s stock, and
the constant low sales have negatively affected the
corporation. Some economic experts say th a tm the
results of this w ill be a slight increase in the
unemployment rate and a temporary economic
depression in the area.
086 Where would this report most likely be heard?
IM I (A) In a business conference
m (B) In a company meeting
----- (C) In an economics class lecture
(D) On the television news
087 What is one of the causes of the bankruptcy?
BSBl (A) Not enough employees
I 6J° I (B) A long strike
I ----- (C) Higher rent payment
(D) The increasing stock price
088 What is assumed to be one of the consequences of
the bankruptcy?
(A) An increase in employment
(B) A rise in food prices
(C) Slow econom ic activity
(D) Competition with other corporations
Hello, this is Charles Rock of Perso Insurance. Mr.
Quake,1901I’m calling about the letter we sent you
last week in which we listed the amount o f money
you would be reimbursed through the Healthy
Always Plan.1891We haven’t heard from you since
then, and we would like to know if you are satisfied
w ith our service. I know that you suffered greatly
from cancer, and it is a pleasure fo r us to help our
clients in their tim es o f trouble. We would greatly
appreciate your calling us back to let us know how you
are doing, and 1011 if there’s anything else we can do
to support you financially in your fig h t against the
disease. My name is Charles Rock, and my number is
(343) 542-9589.
089 What is the purpose of this message?
(A) To look after a client
(B) To check on an insurance amount
(C) To offer a new insurance plan
(D) To offer a solution to a health crisis
What was the content of the letter?
(A) A list of medicine taken
(B) A list of operations performed
(C) A receipt for refund
(D) Reimbursements fo r diseases
What does the man offer his client?
(A) An operation in a bigger hospital
(B) Coverage for some of his medicine costs
(C) Any services he may need
(D) The Healthy Always Plan
Questions 092-094 refer to the following announcement.
Welcome to the Advertising Department’s monthly
meeting. My name is Chris Wonders, and I have an
announcement before we start.19211ju st wanted to
rem ind you that all employees in the Advertising
Department w ill get new com puters per the
president’s order, and m you w ill need to save all your
data and work onto a hard drive so that you w ill not
lose any im portant inform ation. The new computers
come in on Saturday the 7th of July, and 1941we need to
clear our com puters currently in use by Thursday
| the 5th. Also; on Wednesday the 4th, a few workers
1 from the cable company will come in to check our
Internet network to make sure everything is okay. Now,
I let’s start with a presentation from the Marketing
Division.
092 What is the announcement about?
(A) A breakdown in the Internet network
(B) Computer repairs
(C) A meeting agenda
(D) The installation of new com puters
What does Ms. Wonders remind the employees to
do?
(A) Help move the old computers
(B) Preserve all inform ation
(C) Cooperate with the cable company employees
(D) Not to be late next Saturday
When will the computers be removed?
(A) July 4th
(B) July 5th
(C) July 6th
(D) July 7th
M M
Good morning, and welcome to this year’s
conference.19549611would like to rem ind you that for
the firs t tim e we have translators that w ill translate
English into Korean and Chinese to Korean. So now
m if you are interested in attending a sem inar led by
an English or Chinese speaker, now you can attend
them w ithout language problems. Also m if you
cannot attend some of the sem inars you want
because they overlap w ith another seminar, you can
buy the DVDs fo r those sem inars you wished to
attend. The DVDs will be on sale in the convention
center store on the last day of the conference. We hope
you enjoy the conference and become leaders of the
business world. Thank you!
095 What is the purpose of the announcement?
nswi (A) To thank people for attending
1600 I (B) To applaud the guest speakers
'----- (C) To announce the new conference schedule
(D) To inform people about a new service
096 What is the new service being offered?
n u ll (A) Translated documents for attendees
p30| (B) A seminar on translating languages
(C) Simultaneous interpreters
(D) Light refreshments
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097 What are the contents of the DVDs?
mwgi (A) Seminars by other famous speakers
1850 I (B) Scenes from the conference
' (C) Different seminars from the conference
(D) A movie about the business world
Questions 098-100 refer to the following announcement.
I’m afraid I have some bad news. m The president
has announced that the Christmas bonus w ill not be
provided this year. {m Due to declining revenues in
the 4th quarter, our company has been forced
tem porarily to suspend some of the employee
benefits. Let me remind you that the growth of the firm
rests with you. We need to serve our customers better
and expand into new markets. This will create the
growth needed to keep our company going. m As the
vice president o f this firm , I ask for your patience;
understanding, and full cooperation. I know that you
won’t let me down.
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098 Who is making the announcement?
D n (A) The president
I ®J° I (B) An accounting executive
----- (C) A customer
(D) The vice president
099 What is the announcement about?
O S (A) The Christmas bonus
p w j (B) The president’s birthday
— (C) Promotions to management positions
(D) Employee satisfaction
100 What is the reason for the cutback in benefits?
IHIHI (A) Lower customer satisfaction
I 730 I (B) The company’s expansion in the market
----- (C) The company’s declining income
(D) The employee’s lack of patience
Incomplete Sentences

101 The federal government will continue to monitor the The name is ------on the outside of the envelope,
lyjHl employment levels in ------industries. making it easier to deliver the letter to the correct
m (A) various
(B) variety
client.
(A) type
(C) vary (B) typist
(D) variously (C) typing
(D) typed

102 We look forward to superb financial services to

[M l this new market. You will be------updated as to the status of your
«M (A) provide claim, so please don’t call.
(B) providing (A) scarcely
(C) provided (B) indifferently
(D) provision (C) significantly
(D) regularly

103 All successful------will be contacted no later than

m n April 15 to arrange a formal interview. 110 The program w ill------any figures you enter in the
| y j (A) applicants formulas you register.
600
(B) applicable (A) calculate
(C) apply (B) calculation
(D) application (C) calculative
(D) calculated

104 Proceeds from today’s concert will benefit the Save

lEHfli the Children Foundation------the Books for 111 The salary is highly --— , and full benefits (including
[ 6001 Children Program. dental and the year-end bonus plan) are guaranteed.
850 (A) spread
(A) and
(B) but (B) equal
(C) so (C) exact
(D) yet (D) competitive

105 Bona Lee is a professional singer who loves 112 Minho Lee, the newly-appointed supervisor, will
spending her time — — songs. n m contact all applicants------to reschedule their
600 (A) composes [fiool interviews.
(B) composed ^ (A) he
(C) composing (B) him
(D) composer (C) himself
(D) his

106 The annual minutes should be submitted -

Monday to the director of the department. 113 While they approved------the change, they
730 (A) upon ifB l requested certain conditions be put in the contract.
(B) within (A) of
(C) before 1---- 1 (B) for
(D) next to (C) at
(D) in

107 For a small charge, the post office offers a service

that confirms the------of a package. 114 Ms. Kim will — -- replace Ms. Hadyn, who is taking
600 (A) deliver three months off, as the receptionist.
850 (A) minimally
(B) delivery +
(C) delivering (B) decisively
(D) delivered (C) temporarily
(D) directly

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115 In order to ------ just the right flavor for our new 122 The new materials developed by the ABC Company
mm dog food, we have tested a new product with nM are guaranteed to last longer than — of the
16001 thousands of dog owners. |7 3 o l competitors.
(A) find ----- (A) they
(B) finding (B) that
(C) findings (C) them
(D) found (D) those

116 The — — successful candidates for the general 123 The restaurant is ------ from noon to 11:00 p.m.
If H manager position are required to handle customers every day and has a special brunch buffet available
[ 6ool from a wide range of different backgrounds and 850 on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.
L -i-l personalities. (A) open
(A) high (B) opened
(B) highly (C) opener
(C) higher (D) to open
(D) highest

124 Excellent craftsmanship and the world’s best quality

117 — -A- - 15% of the country’s farmers are more than 60 made Borbio Furniture superior — — other brands.
years old, and most people raised on farms leave for 730
(A) to
730 a post-secondary education or a job in the city. (B) than
(A) Approximately (C) as
(B) Approximation (D) at
(C) Approximate
(D) Approximative
125 I appreciate the information you sent my
inquiry about Satin Finish Paints.
118 The industrial park,------ construction for the past 730 (A) regard
three years, had been scheduled for completion by (B) regards
730 late spring. (C) regarded
(A) over (D) regarding
(B) in
(C) of
(D) under 126 You may not use this voucher in with any other
nanqi discount offers.
830 (A) relation
119 ------ baby boomers are beginning to retire, (B) conjunction
governments are becoming very aware of an (C) agreement
730 impending labor shortage. (D) alignment
(A) However
(B) During
(C) As 127 With only 3 weeks left until the deadline, the
(D) Yet manager now has to decide — - - - - - applicants will
830 be chosen.
(A) about
120 Power to the International Conference Building was (B) whom
lost when an electric pole------ during a typhoon. (C) on
730 (A) falls (D) which
(B) fallen
(C) fell
(D) falling
128 Mr. Donaldson was surprised that AGD Ltd. became
not only a — — business but also a global company.
(A) profit
121 We hope you enjoy the convenience and comfort of (B) profits
rmmm a personal vehicle and driver w hile------ with us. (C) profitable
850 (A) staying (D) profited
(B) stay
(C) stays
(D) stayed

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129 Because the item arrived in damaged condition, Mr. 136 The government - — to implement the water
Moritz would like to have his money------ . Irm conservation plan before the upcoming drought
730
(A) refunds 16001 season.

(B) refunding (A) decided

(C) refunded (B) minded
(D) is refunded (C) suggested
(D) denied

130 - — its travel policy, every employee may be

IM authorized to fly business class only if the total 137 - — you have requested a two-month credit on
r 6001 estimated flight time is 5 hours or more. n m your account, It is necessary for us to check your
(A) According to [ 600] credit history.
(B) Because (A) Since
(C) Whether (B) Although
(D) Despite (C) Whether
(D) Despite

131 Their attention was caught by an advertisement for a

m new cleaning product recently put on the market by 138 There is a $25 registration------ which includes all
16ool a ------ . __ materials and parking validation.
(A) competition 18501 (A) revenue
(B) competitive ' (B) fare
(C) compete (C) rate
(D) competitor (D) fee

132 - — November 1, every book which is borrowed 139 The corporation w as------ not to dump any
nyfli from the Salisbury County Library will be due in 2 manufacturing residue into the local waterways.
[ 8501 weeks. 730
(A) advised
----- (A) As if (B) to advise
(B) As to (C) advising
(C) As of (D) advice
(D) So as

140 If you open an account on Saturday, all remittance

133 The department has already spent most of the IM charges will b e ------ for the first 2 months.
USB! money that was allocated for repairs and----- - for p f] (A) waived
[ 600] the current fiscal year. (B) deleted
(A) maintenance (C) obtained
(B) maintain (D) vaporized
(C) maintainable
(D) maintained

134 New residents have n o ------ to pay for any damage

done to the house before they move in.
850
(A) pledge
(B) promise
(C) engagement
(D) obligation

135 - — the report will cover a wide range of subjects,

mm they need to work collaboratively to finish it before
16001 the due date.
(A) Because
(B) Due to
(C) Although
(D) Rather than

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Text Completion

I ------ your letter of complaint regarding the 148 Every sales staff member should meet regularly per
servicing of your 2006 Concord on December 14. month to consider how------ customer service.
(A) receiving 730 (A) improving
(B) will receive (B) improvable
(C) has received (C) to improve
(D) received (D) improved

I understand from your letter that the service 149 So, training costs have risen in the past 3
provided was not exactly------ you had requested years.
when you dropped off your automobile. 730 (A) dramatically
(A) which (B) independently
(B) what (C) probably
(C) who (D) superficially
(D) whose

150 We w ill------ our new deluxe line of home

We value your business, and we will the costs appliances next year.
of the additional work. 730 (A) research
(A) hold (B) exhibit
(B) cover (C) launch
(C) close (D) purchase
(D) resolve

151 Next week, promotional packets will be forwarded to

If you need to take------ of this guarantee, please numerous------ and existing clients as selected by
follow the instructions below. 730 our Public Relations Team.
+
(A) merit (A) prospective
(B) usage (B) upcoming
(C) advantage (C) nearby
(D) improvement (D) identifying

Please fill in the form below, and — it when you 152 — initial feedback on the products from focus
return the product. if mt groups of potential customers indicates strong
(A) encircle [ 6001 consumer appeal, the company is confident that the
(B) regard L-i-1 new line will help us meet our sales expectations
(C) enclose and achieve our profit margin goals in the coming
(D) exclude year.
(A) As
(B) As if
— — your refund application has been filed, we will (C) Moreover
process your claim within seven days. (D) So as
(A) Whether
(B) Once
(C) Although
(D) In case

Following complaints from customers, we have to

discuss a dress code for all personnel and
guidelines on individual------- .
(A) face
(B) complexion
(C) rest
(D) appearance

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Reading Comprehension

Why did KP Electronics sell one of its divisions? What is the tone of the customer’s request?
(A) The company was legally bankrupt. (A) Urgent
(B) The LCD market was shrinking. (B) Apologetic
(C) The division was not profitable. (C) Complimentary
(D) The firm needed to repay Terraiongẻ (D) Understanding

154 What is learned about the selling price? 161 What is the purpose of the letter?
n (A) It was reasonable. ỊEEỊ (A) To request that Mr. Petrescu send a deposit
Í 6001 I 850 I (B) To inform Mr. Petrescu that the hotel has many
(B) It was overpriced.
LJU convenient facilities
(C) It was undervalued.
(D) It was astonishingẽ (C) To offer Tour Express special prices
(D) To encourage Tour Express to place a room
order
What will KP Electronics do with the proceeds?
(A) Invest in another industry
(Đ) Hire additional staff
162 What does the Sophitel Hotel offer Tour Express?
(C) Increase R&D spending (A) The opportunity to book rooms before other
730
(D) Reduce its total debt agencies do
(B) Cheaper tickets to some aquariums in the area
(C) A discount price for larger bookings
(D) Free shuttle service to the travel agency
156 What is the problem?
(A) A refund of a computer fee
600 (B) A broken calculator
(C) A power shortage
163 What means of transport does Ms. Goldenberg
suggest for Mr. Petrescu’s groups?
(D) A computer virus
(A) Taxi
(B) Boat
(C) Train
157 What are employees asked to do? (D) Plane
(A) Copy important data
730 (B) Update their accounting information
(C) Call the security office
164 What does the announcement suggest about the
(D) Purchase new hardware exhibit?
730 (A) It will be held indoors.
(B) It will be funded by ticket sales.
Why did Ms. Morrison write to Eastern Telecom? (C) It will be very formal.
(A) To complain about her telephone service (D) It w ill be unprecedented.
(B) To report a problem with her Internet service
(C) To request that her telephone service be
restored What is Greenfield Commons?
(D) To inquire about Internet access rates
(A) A museum
(B) An auditorium
(C) A park
When did Ms. Morrison start receiving DSL Internet (D) An estate
access?
(A) Six years ago
(B) Several months ago What does the exhibit prohibit?
(C) A month ago
(D) Six weeks ago (A) Pets
(B) Beverages
(C) Infants
(D) Blankets

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167 What does the article mainly discuss?
PEfl (A) The opening of a bus station
(B) Programs to attract tourists to a city
(C) The expansion of an art museum
(D) Recommended hotels
175 Why did Mr. Barr write the letter?
ffW (A) To praise a store for its service
6J° (B) To complain about a missing part of an item
(C) To order a user’s manual
(D) To inquire about a delayed response

168 Who is Francisco Maldini? 176 What does Mr. Barr say about the company’s
BB (A) A local artist products?
m (B) A museum director 730 (A) They are cheap.
(C) A city mayor (B) They are outdated.
(D) A tourism board member (C) They are well made.
(D) They are very fragile.

169 What will the hotels offer?

(A) Discount transportation rates 177 What has Mr. Barr sent with the letter?
850 (A) A list of products
+ (B) Free museum tickets
730
(C) Reduced rates (B) A sales receipt
(D) Displays of historic artwork (C) A toy
(D) A personal check

170 What can be inferred about the $80 per barrel

figure?
850
(A) It was a long-time floor for oil prices.
(B) Oil was expected to reach the mark.
(C) It’s several dollars below the record.
(D) Analysts consider it significant.
178 What will Mr. Barr probably do if the company does
not resolve the problem?
730
(A) Go to the store and request a refund
(B) File a letter of complaint
(C) Contact the customer protection board
(D) Purchase a different item

171 Why is the tourism industry concerned?

(A) Higher prices may affect the favorable climate.
850
(B) Consumers may not drive to tourist
attractions.
(C) Recent trends in gas prices had been positive.
(D) Economists say the industry is in trouble.
179 Why did Peter Born write this letter?
(A) To respond to a customer’s letter of
730
complaint
'(B) To request a replacement part
(C) To advertise a new PMP player
(D) To confirm a new order

172 What is NOT mentioned as a consequence of higher

oil prices?
850
(A) A price hike on non-essential consumables
(B) A side effect on travel-related industries
(C) The inability of airlines to afford expenses
(D) A negative change in consumer spending habits
180 What is Mr. Mintzberg advised to do?
(A) Purchase a new monitor
730 (B) Check his PMP player for signs of defects
(C) Add a missing part to his player
(D) Contact a repair service center as soon
possible

173 What does Best Catch Services provide?

(A) Marketing consulting services
181 How was the library first used?
730
(B) Telephone answering services BB (A) As a hall for council meetings
(C) Product development W (B) As a fire station
(D) Information access ----- (C) As a hall for parties
(D) As a place of worship

174 What is mentioned about Best Catch Services?

BB (A) Successful companies are some of their
17+° | clients.
(B) It is equipped with up-to-date technology.
(C) It provides 24-hour repair service.
(D) It offers rental services.
182 Why did renovations NOT take place earlier?
BB (A) The building was not insured.
8+° (B) Funding was incomplete.
(C) Council members had resigned.
(D) The plans were lost in a fire.

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183 What does Ms. Chen ask?
RB (A) How to make donations
7^° (B) When her books are due
(C) How late the books are
(D) When construction will end
184 What happened to Ms. Chen before?
DB (A) She moved away without paying her late fees.
7+° (B) The library in her old town shut down.
(C) She paid a late fee on the books.
(D) She got caught stealing books.
185 Why does Ms. Chen ask if she can return the
books?
850
(A) She was afraid she w ill have a lot o f late
fees.
(B) The library will charge her 48 dollars.
(C) She didn’t contribute to the fundraising.
(D) The books are needed by another member.
186 What is done to make the rooms safer?
(A) Keys are kept at the front desk.
730 (B) Security guards patrol the hallways.
(C) Numerical codes on keys are changed
frequently.
(D) Guests are required to check out in person.
187 When did the guest most likely receive this key?
Q B (A) At check-out time
I ®5° I (B) When he checked in
(C) At noon
(D) On the date of departure
188 What does the man think the problem is for the
ifSHl locked door?
(A) It’s a problem with the numerical key.
(B) It is past noon.
(C) The last customer forgot to check out.
(D) The door is jammed.
What happens when the key doesn’t work on the
door?
(A) The door makes a noise.
(B) The key gets jammed.
(C) The numeric code gets disabled.
(D) Nothing happens.
What will the customers do if there is another
problem?
(A) They will complain to the hotel manager.
(B) They will not pay.
(C) They will call the president of the hotel.
(D) They w ill check out right away.
m What is NOT on the meeting’s agenda ?
B (A) 3D graphic design
r fl (B) A Q&A session
(C) A workshop
(D) Sales records
192 How often does this event take place?
Q S (A) Once a week
17®° I (B) Every Monday
(C) Every few months
(D) Once a year
193 What penalties are given to employees who do not
show up at the meeting?
730 (A) They cannot attend the next meeting.
(B) The information is not provided.
(C) Their salary will be reduced.
(D) They have to write a report.
194 What does the memorandum ask the Advertisement
Heads to do?
730 (A) Change the date o f the meeting
(B) Hold a separate meeting for the Marketing
Department
(C) Hold the meeting later than the time set
(D) Have a meeting with employees from another
company
195 What is the marketing meeting ?
QB (A) A meeting with another company to share
7+° knowledge
(B) A day off for the Marketing Department
(C) Full-time work for all employees
(D) A meeting held once a year
196 What is the first article about?
|B 9 (A) Reducing government spending
1730 I (B) The creation of an international monetary unit
----- (C) Improvements in computer technology
(D) The rapid increase in currency fraud
According to this report, what will governments do in
March?
(A) Issue new currency
(B) Hold a major conference
(C) Institute security measures
(D) Print more banknotes
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198 What is said to be about bills?
BH (A) Have bumps on them
7J° (B) Make them harder to copy
(C) Stop making bills
(D) Stop making printer ink

199 What should be done so that normal citizens do not

make fake notes?
(A) Make stronger penalties
(B) Advertise through the mass media
(C) Conduct fierce supervision
(D) Thoroughly inspect clerks in stores

200 Why are there more counterfeit bills?

n (A) There have been technological
6J° advancements.
(B) Bills are being made simple.
(C) A new type of paper has been developed.
(D) There is a new type of photography.

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