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시험에 나오는 것만 공부한다 ! 850 단기완성 LC + RC 구원 지음 적정 풀이 간 시 120분 120 Actual Test 시작 시간 _시 _분 목표 개수 _ / 200 종료 시간 _시 _분 실제 개수 _ / 200 • 중간에 멈추지 말고 처음부터 끝까지 풀어보세요 문제를 풀 때에는 실전처럼 답안지에 마킹하세요 • 정답 개수에 5를 곱하면 대략적인 점수가 됩니다 LISTENING 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 your answers on the separate answer sheet Do not write your answers in your test book PART Directions: For each question in this 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 (B), “They are sitting at a table,” is the best description of the picture So you should select answer (B) and mark it on your answer sheet TEST ▶▶▶GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE TEST ▶▶▶GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE PART 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 17 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 20 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 18 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 21 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 19 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 22 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 10 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 23 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 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 Mark your answer on your answer sheet 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 PART Directions: You will hear some conversations between two or three people You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time 32 What are the speakers mainly discussing? 38 Where does the conversation take place? 33 What is going to happen next month? (A) In a manufacturing factory (B) In an airport terminal (C) In a printer shop (D) In a shipping company 39 What is the problem? (A) A construction project will conclude (B) A regular audit will begin (C) A new book will be published (D) A shareholders’ meeting will be held 34 What will the man next? (A) Buy some stocks (B) Rewrite a finance report (C) Print a new document form (D) Fix a mistake (A) A project is over budget (B) A huge order was canceled (C) Some employees are absent (D) Some machines are out of order 40 What will probably happen tomorrow afternoon? (A) Printing inks will arrive (B) Orders will be shipped (C) Machines will work properly (D) New poster designs will be completed 35 What does the woman want to do? (A) Make a deposit (B) Pay a fee (C) Close an account (D) Report a problem 36 What does the woman say she will next week? (A) Go on vacation (B) Visit Europe (C) Move to a foreign country (D) Apply for a different job 37 What does the man request that the woman do? (A) Go to a nearby bank (B) Invest in new financial products (C) Prove her identity (D) Fill out a form 41 What is the woman calling about? (A) A job opportunity (B) A summer sale (C) A Christmas party (D) A Web site address 42 What does the man recommend? (A) Check the online job list (B) Talk to the personnel manager (C) Take advantage of all discounts available (D) Submit an application 43 What is the woman asked to do? (A) Try on a new item (B) Get information elsewhere (C) Open a new Web site (D) Schedule an interview ▶▶▶GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE TEST (A) An upcoming presentation (B) A documentation error (C) A company regular meeting (D) A mistake in their last paycheck 44 Where are the speakers? 50 Why is the man calling? (A) At a governmental office (B) At a food establishment (C) At a cafe (D) In a seminar room 45 What does the man mean when he says, “That’s very impressive”? (A) He recently won a big contract (B) He thinks the food is really delicious (C) He is surprised by the success of a business (D) He is impressed with the woman’s work experience (A) To introduce a new resident (B) To offer a special discount (C) To change a delivery address (D) To explain a new policy 51 What is the woman inquiring about? (A) The price of a lawn mower (B) The speed of delivery (C) The quality of customer care (D) The cost for a service 52 Why doesn’t the woman start services immediately? (A) She will be changing her yard (B) She will buy some gardening equipment (C) She will move into a new house soon (D) She will visit her relatives next month 46 According to the woman, what impressed the woman the most about the program? (A) The workshops (B) The seminars (C) The data (D) The mentorship assistance 47 What did the man this week? (A) He joined a running group (B) He worked overtime (C) He traveled overseas (D) He trained new employees 48 Where is the man going to go over the weekend? (A) To a fitness center (B) To a foreign country (C) To a restaurant (D) To a park 49 What does the woman recommend? (A) Go to a new park (B) Visit a client (C) Attend a barbecue (D) Excercise together 53 What type of business does the man work for? (A) A real estate agency (B) A construction firm (C) A glass manufacturer (D) An auto repair shop 54 What does the man mean when he says, “It actually happens a lot in the winter”? (A) He thinks a small crack is a common problem (B) He wants to get some training for an auto mechanic (C) He would like to complain about the quality of a product (D) He knows the snow usually causes many traffic accidents 55 What does the man ask the woman? (A) Let him get into her vehicle (B) Make duplicate keys (C) Contact her insurance company (D) Open the hood of her vehicle 56 What kind of job are the speakers talking about? (A) Reporter (B) Photographer (C) Editor (D) Web site designer 57 According to the man, where was the man last employed? (A) A company logo (B) A sales presentation (C) A design project (D) A factory layout 63 Why does the woman say, “Does he still want the final design by the end of this month?” (A) She needs to hire more designers (B) She is excited about a new business proposal (C) She thinks the client has incorrect information (D) She is surprised by a situation 58 What does the woman tell the man to do? (A) Call for an interview (B) Visit the Web site (C) Hand in a document (D) E-mail a writing sample 64 What is the man concerned about? (A) Being late for a meeting (B) Being charged an extra fee (C) Finishing a job on time (D) Obtaining management’s approval 59 What are the speakers mainly discussing? (A) An upcoming photo exhibition (B) A recent trip to New Mexico (C) A workshop on camera and lenses (D) An activity the woman enjoys 60 What does the woman say about taking pictures? (A) She does it when she travels (B) She is not very good at it (C) It takes plenty of her time (D) It costs a lot of money 61 What does the woman offer to do? (A) Sell the man some photos he admires (B) Invite the man to an exhibition (C) Give the man photography lessons (D) Show the man more of her works ▶▶▶GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE TEST (A) In Manchester (B) In Liverpool (C) In London (D) In Edinburgh 62 What are the speakers working on? Exit 13 Exit 12 Status Airport Car Rental 85 Exit 11 Exit 10 Origin Fuel station Expected Time of Arrival Seoul Landed 1:00 P.M Tokyo On Time 1:45 P.M Toronto Canceled 3:00 P.M Manchester Delayed 5:50 P.M Rest Area 65 What are the speakers concerned about? (A) Arriving late for a flight (B) Getting stuck in traffic (C) Missing a presentation (D) Paying an extra charge 66 Look at the graphic Which exit does the man want the woman to take? (A) Exit 10 (B) Exit 11 (C) Exit 12 (D) Exit 13 67 What does the woman say she will do? (A) Change a tire (B) Purchase a map (C) Buy some refreshments (D) Pick up a client 68 Look at the graphic Which city is Ms Ferguson traveling from? (A) Seoul (B) Tokyo (C) Toronto (D) Manchester 69 Why does the woman want to leave now? (A) The weather is so bad (B) The traffic is heavy (C) She is not familiar with the area (D) The client arrived earlier than scheduled 70 What will the speakers most likely when they meet with Ms Ferguson? (A) Take a flight (B) Get a meal (C) Go on a tour (D) Work on a presentation Questions 162–164 refer to the following e-mail From: Melanie Davis (mdavis@mlindustries.com) Sent: Monday, October 9, 12:48 P.M To: Steven Alvarez (Salvarez@mlindustries.com) Subject: Tomorrow ▲ I realize that we are supposed to meet on Tuesday to discuss the company’s recent sales performance, but I am afraid I have to reschedule Leslie Prescott from the Detroit office will be visiting us on that day to talk about next year’s advertising campaign In addition, I will be leaving for a marketing conference in New York on Wednesday, and then I will be in Philadelphia for a budget meeting on Thursday Can we reschedule for Friday? I will be back in Chicago then If this is not convenient for you, please let me know your availability for next week, and I will try to work around your schedule I am very sorry for the late notice Melanie 162 What is the purpose of the e-mail? (A) To propose changes to a budget (B) To inquire about an advertisement (C) To make travel arrangements (D) To postpone a meeting 163 When will Melanie Davis meet with Leslie Prescott? (A) On Monday (B) On Tuesday (C) On Wednesday (D) On Thursday ▲ 164 Where does Steven Alvarez most likely work? (A) In Chicago (B) In Detroit (C) In New York (D) In Philadelphia Questions 165-167 refer to the following letter Dear Club Member, — [3] — It will be held on Friday, June 4, from P.M to P.M and will include a barbeque It is an opportunity to try out the newest Arm & Head rackets and to receive 20% off those purchased that evening A sales rep from Arm & Head will be here with the brand-new Tech Star series for you to demo — [4] — There will be rackets for every level of play So come on over to the club We are looking forward to helping you get a great value on your next racket purchase So make sure you mark your calendars for our next demo night at the club! Regards, Ryan P Adams, Program Director 165 What kind of information is NOT provided about the summer circuit? (A) The period of the circuit (B) The way to enroll in the circuit (C) The registration fee (D) The player list 166 What would NOT be a purpose of going to the demo night? 167 In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong? “We have ‘a fun racket demo night’ that you want to mark down on your calendar.” (A) [1] (B) [2] (C) [3] (D) [4] (A) To eat some food and snacks (B) To get a discount on a racket purchase (C) To get a complimentary tennis lesson (D) To find a racket that meets one’s personal needs ▶▶▶GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE TEST This coming weekend is your last opportunity to register for the summer tennis circuits — [1] — May 10 is the last opportunity to sign up for the adult tennis circuits Circuits are a great way to stay active, to challenge yourself, and to meet new playing partners We have all levels of adults playing, from beginner-intermediate to the semiprofessional level Sign up now for singles, doubles, or mixed doubles The fee is $10 per player, or you can save yourself $2 by registering online at www.montevistasports com — [2] — The summer circuit runs from May 15 to August 15 If you need help finding a doubles partner or if you have any questions regarding playing in the circuits, please let me know Questions 168-171 refer to the following article July 11 City No Longer Offers Free Street Parking By Martin Thinner The local city council is set to introduce new parking regulations to help alleviate congestion around downtown Queenstown “Evening peak hours are when our streets are jammed,” said Tom Gilligan, a representative on the Queenstown City Council “Those from out of town come to our downtown areas to enjoy our restaurants, theaters, and concerts Like everyone else, they prefer to avoid paid parking areas, so they drive around looking for a convenient spot, which, in turn, causes congestion.” “The system needs to change,” Mr Gilligan said in response to the current parking pay system, where payment on the street is required only from A.M to P.M while there are no parking fees at night “We’d prefer to keep up with what other cities are doing, which require payment 24 hours a day.” If approved, this proposal will be the second in the last few months May saw the introduction of new parking meters, which now accept both coins and credit cards in addition to Queenstown parking cards The parking cards, which went on sale in June, can be obtained from local city offices 168 What is suggested about Queenstown? (A) Its roads require resurfacing (B) It must find a new contractor for road construction (C) It has problems with traffic (D) Its residents are offered free parking in city parking lots 170 What recently happened in Queenstown? (A) Several downtown parking garages underwent renovations (B) The city council refurbished unused land for parking space (C) Parking meters were replaced (D) New options for parking payments were introduced 169 What is the city council considering? (A) Installing security cameras in parking areas (B) Outsourcing parking lots for residents (C) Decreasing the hourly parking rate (D) Commencing charging parking fees in the evening 171 The word “alleviate” in paragraph 1, line 1, is closest in meaning to (A) aggravate (B) simulate (C) reduce (D) collapse Questions 172-175 refer to the following review from a website http://www.diyreviews.com Product Review Flairs Animal Furniture’s Forest Creek Doghouse Flairs described the Forest Creek Doghouse as an easy DIY kit that comes with the appropriate tools to assemble it This was definitely not the case The screw fittings and markings were not properly aligned Thus it was impossible to line up the boards perfectly This resulted in a warped doghouse The tools provided with the kit were poor, and one even broke while I was using it All four wall sides splintered as I was trying to connect the roof piece In the end, Flairs refused to supply me with free replacements for the doghouse and tools Unsurprisingly, this will be the last item I buy from Flairs Animal Furniture range of wooden goods I also highly recommend that you first check with Flairs before you buy any product to see if the company will replace any parts damaged during assembly Greg Matthews 172 The word “instructions” in paragraph 1, line is closest in meaning to (A) sanctions (B) directions (C) submissions (D) institutions 173 What does Mr Matthews imply about the delivery of the product? (A) It arrived earlier than expected (B) The delivery fee was costly (C) The product was delivered to the wrong address (D) The product was damaged upon delivery 174 What is NOT mentioned as a problem that Mr Matthews experienced? (A) He failed to reach a customer service representative (B) The doghouse was smaller than advertised (C) He was unable to make some pieces line up correctly (D) All the wall boards of the doghouse broke 175 What advice does Mr Matthews give about purchasing a product from Flairs Animal Furniture? (A) To make sure to purchase a product from the Forest Creek range (B) To pay an employee to assemble the product upon delivery (C) To check the company’s policy on replacing damaged parts (D) To purchase only products made of chip wood ▶▶▶GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE TEST Last week, I bought the Forest Creek Doghouse After receiving it only two days after ordering it rather than the standard five, I was thrilled For further instructions, I tried but failed to contact Flairs Animal Furniture’s Customer Service Department after spending several infuriating days trying to put it together Eventually, I repacked the doghouse and returned it to Flairs Questions 176-180 refer to the following article and e-mail Excerpt from Eating Healthy by B Foreman Eating a healthy, balanced diet is not as illusive a reality as some may think There are rules one should follow to start the process of eating more healthy foods: Limit all food servings to the size of your fist Eat twice as many fruits and vegetables as you grains and protein each day Limit your salt intake to 1,000 mg per day Eradicate all fats from your diet In addition to these basic eating guides, there are some basic health guides to follow as well: A Spend 20 minutes outdoors at least twice a day B Spend 40 minutes doing aerobic exercise at least times a week To: Bob Foreman (bforeman@mail.com) From: Rachel Koon (rkoon@mail.com) Date: December 10 Re: Leading a Healthy Lifestyle ▲ Dear Mr Foreman, I read your most recent article published in the December issue of Healthy Lifestyles Magazine I must say that I was highly dismayed to find many of your quick tips to be wrong and/or misleading First, you suggest having twice as many fruits and vegetables a day in comparison to grains and protein This diet philosophy is simply wrong Fruits and vegetables are high in starch and sugar, both of which provide a quick energy boost but then leave you tired and irritable within an hour of consumption Secondly, you suggest spending at least 20 minutes outside twice a day While many studies support the premise of your advice — the National Center for Health published a report saying that vitamin D is available in large quantities from the sun and boosts energy and mood — your advice simply to spend that time outside is useless Why not combine the outside time with the physical activity you recommend? There are countless other fallacies in your article, but these are the two most problematic I suggest you conduct more thorough research before making announcements to the public Sincerely, Rachel Koon (A) Avoiding fatty foods (B) Becoming a dietician (C) Growing one’s own food (D) Healthy lifestyle choices 177 In the e-mail, the word “fallacies” in paragraph 4, line is the closest in meaning to (A) errors (B) feathers (C) faiths (D) facts 178 Why did Ms Koon write the e-mail? 179 Which item number from the article does Ms Koon address in her e-mail? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4 180 Why does Ms Koon cite the study by the National Center for Health? (A) To prove her level of education to Mr Foreman (B) To reveal a fallacy in Mr Foreman’s thinking (C) To pose a threat to Mr Foreman (D) To question the validity of the entire report (A) To request more information (B) To question the article’s content (C) To suggest a professional partnership (D) To ask for a letter of recommendation ▶▶▶GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE TEST 176 Which title best describes the contents of the article? ▲ Questions 181-185 refer to the following advertisement and form Ivy Park Nursery Decorative Plants and Trees 45400 N Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85087 (602) 3636 8635 www.ivypark.com For all your needs to add nature to your home or office, come to Ivy Park Nursery We offer a huge range of plants and trees from all over the globe Stroll through 15,000 square meters of garden exhibits and look over and select your own plants Section 1: Flowering plants and shrubs Section 2: Fruit trees and vines Section 3: Hardy plants of Arizona Section 4: Water-based plants for ponds and fountains For your convenience, to happily answer questions about any plant’s light, water, and soil needs, our nursery staff speaks several languages Looking for something new, unusual, or exotic? At the main greenhouse, ask one of our many helpful master gardeners about making a special order Ivy Park Nursery can deliver your selected plants or trees anywhere in the Phoenix area Ivy Park Nursery Order Form Type White Water Lily (alba) Cactus Plant (harrisia) Fruit Tree - Peach Fruit Tree - Apple Red Grape Vine (cienna) Quantity 1 Customer Name: Sarah Milton Delivery Date: June 14 Address: 3761 N Rowen, Mesa, AZ 85207 Phone: (602) 4527 3574 After completing your order form, please submit it to a nursery assistant The assistant will then check your selection, answer any questions, and verify the plants you have selected • We guarantee that customers will receive their deliveries within seven days of placing an order • Ivy Park Nursery must be informed of damaged or unhealthy plants within one day of their confirmed delivery (A) It delivers exotic plants nationwide (B) It mainly supplies farms and orchards (C) It allows customers to explore its gardens (D) It offers full refunds on unwanted flowers 182 According to the advertisement, what information can the nursery staff provide customers? (A) Individual plants’ growing requirements (B) Any plant’s biological origins (C) The discount pricing policy on bulk orders (D) Instructions on constructing a pond for water flora 184 Where will the nursery employees find most of Ms Milton’s order? (A) In Section (B) In Section (C) In Section (D) In Section 185 According to the form, what must Ms Milton by June 15? (A) Pay for her plant order and the delivery fee (B) Return any incorrectly delivered plants (C) Plant or repot the plants that she has purchased (D) Contact the nursery about any problems related to her plants 183 How can customers submit special orders for unique plants? (A) By mailing a special-order form to Ivy Park Nursery (B) By registering on the nursery’s Web site (C) By talking to a master gardener (D) By presenting an order form to the nursery staff ▶▶▶GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE TEST 181 What is suggested about Ivy Park Nursery? Questions 186-190 refer to the following letter, e-mail and Web page February 18 Mr Masao Kinoshita Allied Tekno Company 5-3-1 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan Dear Mr Kinoshita Here at Greentech, our team is committed to recycling your computers, smart/desktop phones, and other electronics in a responsible way Our reasonable prices are the result of our resourceful collection network Since we have facilities in 40 cities around the world, we are able to reduce costs on shipping, transportation, and fuel usage Your choices on where and what to recycle have a great impact, especially since you are the environmental officer of one of Japan’s most rapidly growing companies After reading the enclosed booklet about Greentech, I hope you will consider us as the place to send your disused and recyclable electronic material To further your trust in our quality of service, I encourage you to contact any of our clients identified on the last page of the booklet Please contact me or, if you prefer, speak with Takao Minatoya in our Tokyo office if you would like to discuss your company’s needs Sincerely, Ib Holm Senior Account Manager From: Masao Kinoshita [kinoshita@altek.co.jp] To: Luke Ricketts [luker@timmsglobal.com] Subject: Greentech Date: February 22 ▲ Dear Mr Ricketts, I am the environmental officer for Allied Tekno Company in Tokyo We are considering signing an agreement with Greentech to recycle our obsolete computer equipment and used printer cartridges I would like to hear your opinion on its services before I contact its regional representative at Greentech I am aware that your company uses Greentech to collect electronic material from several of your global offices I am especially interested in hearing about your Osaka office and its experiences Greentech transfers your electronic waste from there to its processing plant in Kameyama, which is also where our materials would be sent Based on your experience, how would you evaluate Greentech? I’m particularly interested in its ability to pick up your waste materials on the appointed days and times Any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated Sincerely, Masao Kinoshita ▲ companies to watch as e-cycling movement takes off Juno Solutions (U.S.) It claims to help increase the recovery value of equipment by 50 to 80 percent The company has partners in Europe and South America that can help manage multi-region engagements Jones Recycling Factory (South Korea) Jones was just named a “Leader” for IT asset disposition in several reports It has multiple facilities that have been certified to e-Stewards standards and runs 22 sites in Asia Fast and punctual pick-up services are their best merit Giga Collector (Taiwan) One of its big differentiators is proprietary data sanitization software, used to clear confidential data from hardware that it is managing Its specialty is high-end enterprise technology found in data centers 186 What is the purpose of the letter? (A) To explain an environmental policy (B) To offer a recycling service (C) To receive feedback from long-term clients (D) To recommend a new computer package 187 According to the letter, how does Greentech decrease its energy consumption? (A) It utilizes appliances with power-saving technology (B) It transfers products in energy hybrid transports (C) It operates facilities nearby clients (D) It reconditions computer and electronic equipment 189 Where did Mr Kinoshita most likely get Mr Ricketts’s contact information? (A) From a Japanese business register (B) From Mr Holm’s assistant (C) From Greentech’s Tokyo office (D) From Greentech’s list of references 190 What will Mr Kinoshita probably choose other than Greentech? (A) Juno Solutions (B) Cloud-Five Technologies (C) Jones Recycling Factory (D) Giga Collector 188 Who most likely is the regional representative for Greentech? (A) Masao Kinoshita (B) Luke Ricketts (C) Ib Holm (D) Takao Minatoya ▶▶▶GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE TEST Cloud-Five Technologies (Canada) This company built up a client base of more than 1,000 customers before being acquired by the world’s largest wholesale technology distributor, Womack Micro Its R2- and e-Stewards-certified services are available in more than 40 locations worldwide Questions 191–195 refer to the following invitation, e-mail and book review Wednesday Book Club Join other readers in a lively discussion of the written word This month’s focus will be on the bestseller The Lovely on February 23 at 1:30 PM Jeanice Wallace describes this book as a “true-life novel” written from the point of view of the author’s West Texan grandmother Lisa Carey The Carey Clan, including the author herself, has resided in Texas for over centuries The novel chronicles Lisa Carey’s life as the spunky, energetic daughter of an ex-convict and a pious, God-fearing mother who leaves home to see the country with a traveling circus Bring your best homemade dish to share as we settle in for an enjoyable evening of books, friends, and food Date: February To: jwallace@mail.com From: sgrant@mail.com Subject: The Lovely discussion ▲ Dear Ms Wallace, We have a friend in common, Robert Green, who gave me your e-mail address I hope that is okay My book club is going to be discussing your book The Lovely on February 23 I was hoping there might be some chance you would be willing either to provide us with some insights or discussion items or, even better, to join us in a lively discussion of your book Because you are a local author, we plan to read one of your books every year In the past, we have read your books August Moon and Spreading Her Wings We would really appreciate anything you might be willing to contribute to make our discussion of The Lovely as good as possible I heard that your new book will come out soon I think it will be selected as the next book of our reading club Sincerely, Sarah Grant ▲ What if… by Belinda Carlyle I don’t know how she has done it, but it seems that author Jeanice Wallace, at her the moments of their life that they would regret What if will make you think, laugh and weep — a witty, artful balancing act of the normal and extraordinary with which all readers, but especially young women, will identify 191 What is mentioned about The Lovely? (A) It will be adapted for a movie (B) It is about homemade foods in Texas (C) It is based on Lisa Carey’s life (D) It is not yet available at stores 192 What is suggested about the book club? (A) It was started by Jeanice Wallace (B) It was recently formed (C) The members reside in Texas (D) It meets every Thursday 193 What are the book club members asked to do? (A) Bring a friend who is interested in joining the group (B) Come with a list of future reading suggestions (C) Prepare a dish to share with the group (D) Be prepared to ask the author questions 194 How did Ms Grant get Ms Wallace’s e-mail address? (A) She got it from the author’s website (B) The book jacket contains her contact information (C) The author’s publisher gave it to her (D) They have a mutual acquaintance who shared it 195 What is true about Ms Wallace? (A) Ms Carlyle has met her before (B) She has written more than books (C) Ms Grant has read all of her books (D) She has planned to move to another state ▶▶▶GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE TEST sixth novel What if, has invented a literary time machine to take the readers back to Questions 196-200 refer to the following posting, letter and e-mail Division of Design and Construction Teacher Summary Information: Position Type: Teaching Categories: Construction Technology Instructor School/Organization: Rapids Vocational Training Center Location: Michigan No of Positions: Posting Date: November 20 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Details: JOB TITLE: Division of Design and Construction Instructor JOB SUMMARY: The Division of Design and Construction at Rapids Vocational Training Center will introduce students to the study of design and construction – integrated within a rigorous and relevant core curriculum – that will enhance their mastery of academic skills and content The Division of Design and Construction will increase a student’s ability to think critically, analyze information, express uniqueness and gain relevant knowledge that will prepare him/her for global success ** Preference will be given to the applicants who have published related books or have overseas experience To whom it may concern, I am writing to express interest in the Division of Design and Construction Instructor position you have posted on your Center’s website I am a licensed teacher in Michigan with years’ teaching experience Before becoming a teacher, I spent years in the design and construction industry I interned with a prestigious architect firm in Grand Rapids, Michigan during college and was granted employment upon my graduation My degree from Michigan State University is in Drafting and Design After my year stint in the world of architecture, I decided my true passion was teaching and so returned to school to get my master’s in Education Upon graduation, I was hired by Union City High School as their Drafting and Design teacher, where I have spent the last years While I love my position at Union City High School, my husband’s work requires that we relocate and thus I am applying for employment at your educational facility I have a passion for teaching young people and feel that the world of Design and Construction opens their minds to a world of possibilities I feel that my teaching philosophy falls in line with your desire that the teacher should be able to enhance the students’ thinking and analyzing skills, impart what makes them distinctive, and prepare them for a fruitful future Sincerely, Megan Simpson To: Igor Cavalera From: Mary Hopkin Subject: Whom to hire Date: December ▲ TEST Now is the time to choose the instructor Megan Simpson and Antonio Kieslowski are the final applicants Both have industry and teaching experiences However, Ms Simpson does not meet any of our favored conditions Therefore, I think Mr Kieslowski is the right person for the job What is your opinion? Sincerely, Mary Hopkin Director of Personnel Department Rapids Vocational Training Center 196 When will the school no longer accept job applicants? (A) After a period of 30 days (B) Until a certain number apply (C) Pending on a successful hire (D) At the start of the school year 197 What quality does the school desire in their new teacher? (A) Advanced college degree (B) High academic expectations (C) Related professional experience (D) Previous teaching experience 198 To which job posting section does Megan refer in the last paragraph? (A) Summary Information (B) Job Title (C) Salary History (D) Job Location ▲ 199 What is true about Megan’s work history? (A) She was recently fired (B) She has never taught (C) She has had two professions (D) She graduated from two universities 200 Why will Ms Simpson probably NOT be chosen? (A) She must move often because of her husband (B) Mr Kieslowski’ books are considered best-selling (C) The prospect of construction industry is murky (D) She did not write her own books Actual Test ... Part in your test book 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... work in a contest (B) By subscribing to a game magazine (C) By providing some of their opinions (D) By purchasing some software or laptop computers This is the end of the Listening test Turn to... model of its new car line because of a crucial defect found in the brakes (A) all (B) some (C) every (D) most of 113 A student group was able to complete its tasks faster - a team of professional