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MINI TEST 3-PART 176 Why did Mr Soranes write to Ms Katrinsky? A To inquire about his job application B To refer a friend for a position C To follow up on an ongoing project D To invite a colleague to an exhibit 177 In the first e-mail, the word “concerns” in paragraph 3, line 3, is closest in meaning to A opinions B problems C inclinations D enterprises 178 What is suggested about Ms Katrinsky? A She showed an article about Mr Deluth to her colleagues B She saw some of Mr Deluth's artwork at a museum exhibit C She requested further references from former employers D She required an artist to work for a period of one month 179 What is true about Turnip’s ongoing book project? A It is broken up into 12 different stories B It uses characters from an existing series C It might require illustrations that spread across two pages D It will be released in monthly installments 180 How much time is an illustrator given to make final revisions? A One day B Two days C Five days D Nine days MINI TEST 3-PART Questions 181-185 refer to the following memo and e-mail Dakota Logistics MEMO To: All Staff From: Jasmine Alexander, Chief Operations Officer Subject: Pension scheme Date: November 28 As you know, the company executives reviewed our pension policy at Friday’s board meeting, and agreed to make some changes to add more flexibility to the system Currently, employees who have been with the company less than five years contribute 1.8 percent of their salary to the pension fund, while those who have been here five years or longer contribute 2.7 percent From January of next year, this policy will change All staff will be able to choose which level of pension payment they want to use As well as the two existing options, employees will also be able to contribute an amount of up to 3.5 percent of their salary if they wish In December, you will all be asked to communicate your preferences on this issue lf you would like to discuss the options and receive some advice about what might be best for your current situation, please make an appointment with the head of the human resources department To: Sarah Chang From: Adam Cartwright Subject: Pension appointment Date: November 29 Hello Sarah, l am writing in response to yesterday’s memo from Ms Alexander l currently contribute 1.8 percent of my salary to the pension fund However, I received a pay raise when my contract was renewed in September, so I can now afford to contribute more Because of that, l’m interested in increasing my contribution to 3.5 percent l will be available to talk about this issue all day Tuesday and Thursday, and will also be free on Friday before p.m Let me know if there is a time that works best for you during those periods Best wishes, Adam Cartwright 181 What is suggested about employees at Dakota Logistics? A They can only change a contribution amount during contract negotiations MINI TEST 3-PART B They have about a month to act on revised policy C They can arrange to have payments deducted automatically D They complained about a former company policy 182 What is implied about Mr Cartwright? A He is being considered for a major promotion B He has been with the company for less than five years C He will be transferred to other department next week D He has completed a performance evaluation form 183 Based on the memo, what will change at the beginning of next year? A The sum that workers can put toward a pension B The bonuses employees are given for performing well C The number of years needed to qualify for a program D The method by which payments must be made 184 What is Mr Cartwright hoping to do? A Increase the number of his working hours B Get an extension on the deadline for a task C Pay the maximum amount toward a pension scheme D Take a temporary leave of absence from work 185 What is indicated about Ms Chang? A B C D She requested a meeting with Mr Cartwright She schedules appointments for Ms Alexander She is usually unavailable in the afternoons She is in charge of a department at Dakota Logistics LISTENIN G TEST 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 you r answers on the separate answer sheet Do not write your answers in your test book PART1 Directions: For each question in th is part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book When you hear the statements, 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), 'They're sitting at a table," is the best description of the picture, so you shou ld select answer (C) and mark it on your answer sheet 90 I GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE ~ TEST 91 92 I GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE TEST 93 PART2 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 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 20 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 21 Mark your answer on your answer sheet Mark your answer on your answer sheet 22 Mark your answer on your answer sheet Mark your answer on your answer sheet 10 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 23 11 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 24 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 12 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 25 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 13 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 26 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 14 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 27 15 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 28 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 16 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 29 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 17 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 30 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 18 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 31 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 19 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 94 Mark your answer on your answer sheet Mark your answer on your answer sheet PART3 Directions: You wil l hear some conversations between two or more people You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speakers say in each versation Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet The versations w ill not be printed in your test book and will be spoken on ly one time 32 Where the speakers most li kely work? (A) (B) (C) (D) At At At At a movie theater a construction firm an art gallery a furn iture store 33 What problem are the speakers discussing? (A) (B) (C) (D) A display area is not clean An appliance is broken Some bills are not paid Some materials are missing 34 What will the man most likely next? (A) (B) (C) (D) Request a recommendation Reserve a rental car Look for some replacement parts Contact some local compan ies 35 Why does the woman say she is visiting the city? (A) (B) (C) (D) To To To To see a museum exhibit attend a conference rece ive an award look at some rea l estate 36 What does the woman say she is concerned about? (A) (B) (C) (D) Being unable to get a ticket Booking a hotel room Having a wrong address Arriving late for an event 37 What does the man recommend doing? (A) (B) (C) (D) Looking at a map C hecking an onlin e site Buying a weekly pass Calling a fri end 38 Where does the woman work? (A) (B) (C) (D) At At At At a hotel a cafe an airport a car renta l agency 39 What is the man's comp laint? (A) (B) (C) (D) An Internet connection is slow A garage does not have enough parking There is a bill ing error on a receipt There are too few choices on a men u 40 What does the woman say wi ll happen next week? (A) (B) (C) (D) A price wi ll increase A construction project wi ll begin A shipment wi ll arrive A celebration will take place 41 Where most likely are the speakers? (A) (B) (C) (D) At At At At a bookstore an art supply store a clothing retai ler a supermarket 42 Why is the woman unable to receive a refund? (A) (B) (C) (D) She purchased a discounted item She has lost a receipt A store has changed a policy A product has been damaged 43 What does the man suggest? (A) (B) (C) (D) Exchang ing an item Spea king with a manager Returning at a later time App lying for a rewards program GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE TEST 95 44 What plan is the company considering? (A) (B) (C) (D) Expanding its inventory Updating its filing system Hiring a new marketing director Opening another location 45 What does the man imply when he says, "the marketing team has done the research"? (A) He is happy to not be assigned a task (B) He disagrees with a colleague (C) He does not want to hire more staff members (D) He hopes an advertising campaign will begin soon 46 What will take place in January? (A) (B) (C) (D) Ajob interview A board of directors meeting A storewide sale A focus group test 47 What department does the man work in? (A) (B) (C) (D) Product Development Maintenance Human Resources Accounting 48 What problem does the woman mention? (A) (B) (C) (D) A password does not work A calculation was incorrect Some equipment is broken Some interns are unavailable 49 What will the man most likely next? (A) (B) (C) (D) 96 Speak with a supplier Revise a document Prepare an invoice Call an assistant 50 Why did Mary miss her appointment? (A) (B) (C) (D) Her meeting ran late Her bus was delayed She misread her calendar She overslept 51 What is mentioned about Dr Garcia? (A) (B) (C) (D) He He He He recently won an award is traveling for his job writes for a medical journal is an experienced surgeor.t 52 What will Dr Watanabe next? (A) (B) (C) (D) Sign a contract Write a prescription Order some lab supplies Read a patient file 53 What does the woman ask the man about? (A) (B) (C) (D) Building a patio Renovating a lobby Installing a light fixture Constructing a parking garage 54 Why does the man recommend delaying a project? (A) (B) (C) (D) His company is very busy Materials could be damaged Equipment costs may decrease A building permit is needed 55 What will the woman most likely next? (A) (B) (C) (D) Call another company Consult with a manager Read some online reviews Send photographs 56 What are the speakers mainly discussing? (A) (B) (C) (D) Updating a Web site Upgrading some machinery Developing a new product Planning a sales display Department of Motor Vehicles Services Window Vehicle Inspections Window Driver's Licenses Window3 Cashier Window4 Insurance Information 57 What does B Thompson International do? (A) (B) (C) (D) Provide vendor references Analyze online advertisements Deliver packages Conduct market research 58 What will the speakers probably next? (A) (B) (C) (D) Get a cost estimate Interview some job candidates Organize a team meeting Finalize some designs 59 Who will be visiting the company? (A) (B) (C) (D) An international client A building superintendent A local politician A news reporter 60 Why does the woman say, "I'm attending the all-day software training on Monday"? (A) She needs help with a technical problem (B) She is concerned about an expense (C) She is unable to fulfill a request (D) She is excited about an opportunity 62 What is the man surprised about? (A) (B) (C) (D) The size of an office The length of a line A course requirement A registration fee 63 What does the man say he will in July? (A) (B) (C) (D) Take a vacation Start a training course Buy a new car Move to another city 64 Look at the graphic Which window does the woman send the man to? (A) (B) (C) (D) Window Window Window Window 61 According to the man, what does the company hope to next year? (A) (B) (C) (D) Promote some employees Open another office Improve public relation s Publish an updated handbook GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE TEST 97 I I I Spruce Avenue ® Bangalore @Designs@ Elm - f- Drive 'll'i8' 'll'i8' - t- Oak Lane Vitamin A Vitamin B6 watermelon banana Vitamin E Vitamin C @ (if) papaya orange L 'll'i8' © r Cedar Avenue 65 What does Banga lore Designs make? (A) (B) (C) (D) Household appliances Wooden furniture Construction equipment Paper products 66 Look at the graphic Where will the man deliver some materials? (A) At (B) At (C) At (D) At door A door B door C door D 67 What will the woman next? (A) (B) (C) (D) 98 Go outside Send a text message Call a supervisor Prepare a payment 68 What the speakers mainly discuss? (A) (B) (C) (D) Break-room renovations Updated cafeteria hours A healthy-eating program Resu lts of an employee survey 69 Look at the graphic Which fruit will the man most likely add to his diet? · (A) (B) (C) (D) Watermelon Banana Orange Papaya 70 What does the man suggest doing? (A) (B) (C) (D) Ordering some lunch Providing feedback Attending a seminar Seeing a health-care provider PART4 Directions: You will hear some talks given by a sing le speaker You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speaker says in each talk Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet The talks will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time 71 Who most likely is the speaker? (A) (B) (C) (D) A software developer A magazine editor A hotel manager A travel agent 77 What does the speaker thank the listeners for? (A) (B) (C) (D) Making donations Packing some boxes Looking for some missing files Providing some suggestions 72 What is the talk mainly about? (A) (B) (C) (D) A trave l itinerary A corporate merger Computer upgrades Work assignments 78 What is the speaker looking forward to? (A) (B) (C) (D) A sports activity A special performance A dinner A holiday 73 What does the speaker want the listeners to tomorrow morning? (A) (B) (C) (D) Write some reports Buy airline tickets Fill out some time sheets Vi sit some loca l attractions 74 Wh at kind of team does the speaker coach? (A) (B) (C) (D) Tenn is Basketbal l Voll eyball Badm inton 75 What does the speaker say about his players? (A) (B) (C) (D) They practice every day They will play in a competition Most of them live far away Many of them have jobs 76 Why does the speaker say, "You've got the courts reserved from five to six"? (A) (B) (C) (D) To To To To confirm an appointment express surprise request a change congratulate a colleague 79 What will happen this afternoon? (A) (B) (C) (D) A client will visit An office will close early A construction project will end A contract will be signed 80 What does GS Incorporated manufacture? (A) (B) (C) (D) Commercial vehicles Cleaning supplies Fa$hion accessories Electronic devices 81 What has GS Incorporated recently started to do? (A) (B) (C) (D) Use environmentally friendly packaging Sell some products internationally Collaborate with another company Donate to charitab le organ izations 82 What will the listeners hear after the commercial break? (A) (B) (C) (D) A song A weather forecast An interview A traffic update GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE TEST 99 83 What is the main topic of the broadcast? (A) (B) (C) (D) Eating habits Stress management Exercise routines Sleep issues 11 84 Why does the speaker say, "That's not a lot of time"? (A) (B) (C) (D) To To To To express concern about a deadline complain that a broadcast is too short emphasize the benefit of a program compliment some coworkers 85 According to the speaker, what should the listeners first? (A) (B) (C) (D) Ask a friend for help Make a list of goals Create a timeline Purchase a handbook 86 What will happen at the Newport Museum on Saturday? (A) (B) (C) (D) A parking area will be unavailable An award will be presented A gift shop will give discounts An interactive exhibit will open 87 What does the speaker say about some Newport University students? (A) They raised money for some equipment (B) They published a research paper (C) They will give demonstrations at the museum (D) They should submit job applications to the museum 88 According to the speaker, what should the listeners in advance? (A) (B) (C) (D) 100 Read about robots Download a mobile app Register for a class Buy tickets 89 Why does the speaker say, "most of our sales team is new"? (A) (B) (C) (D) To To To To make a complaint decline a request extend an invitation give an explanation 90 What does the speaker show the listeners? (A) (B) (C) (D) A company vacation policy A sample time sheet A list of organizations A flow chart 91 What are the listeners expected to by Friday? (A) (B) (C) (D) Look at Internet sites Obtain an identification badge Provide an estimate Respond to some questions 92 Why is the speaker calling? (A) (B) (C) (D) To To To To set up an interview finalize travel arrangements offer employment discuss an upcoming workshop 93 What does the speaker say the listener will be required to do? (A) (B) (C) (D) Apply for a passport Revise a document Provide letters of recommendation Move to another city 94 What does the speaker say will happen next week? (A) (B) (C) (D) His company will be closed A holiday party will be held Registration will begin Some prices will be lowered ~ Neighborhood Map J Interview Schedule for May 16 \ Time Uptown Newbury Downtown Candidate 10:00 A.M Bob Heilig 11:00 A.M Jihoon Lee 12:00 Noon Susan Petersen 1:00 Maya Gomez P.M Easton 98 Why is the speaker unable to participate in one of the interviews? 95 What type of business does the speaker own? (A) (B) (C) (D) A taxi service A local grocery store A chain of restaurants A flower shop 96 Look at the graphic In which neighborhood does the speaker want to offer a new service? (A) (B) (C) (D) Newbury Uptown Downtown Easton She She She She is leaving for a business trip has a medical appointment is stuck in traffic has to finish an urgent assignment 99 Look at the graphic Who is the listener asked to interview? (A) (B) (C) (D) Bob Heilig Jihoon Lee Susan Petersen Maya Gomez 100 What does the speaker say she will do? 97 What does the speaker want to discuss next? (A) (B) (C) (D) (A) (B) (C) (D) (A) (B) (C) (D) Set up a training schedule Organize a teleconference Revise a job description E-mail some materials Advertising strategies Hiring procedures An updated vacation policy A renovation project This is the end of the Listening test TEST 101 ... installments 180 How much time is an illustrator given to make final revisions? A One day B Two days C Five days D Nine days MINI TEST 3-PART Questions 181-185 refer to the following memo and e-mail... contribution to 3.5 percent l will be available to talk about this issue all day Tuesday and Thursday, and will also be free on Friday before p.m Let me know if there is a time that works best for you... deliver everything by Tuesday morning However, the projection screen is being custom-built, so it won’t get there until Thursday I’ll email you a final invoice later today 149 At 4:43, what does