TEST 10 41 What is the woman doing this summer? 42 Why did she buy refundable train tickets? 43 What is the problem with the hotels? 44 How long has the woman been waiting? 45 Why has the performance[.]
TEST 10 41 What is the woman doing this summer? 42 Why did she buy refundable train tickets? 43 What is the problem with the hotels? 44 How long has the woman been waiting? 45 Why has the performance been delayed? 46 What does the woman request from the man? 47 What is the problem? are the revised blueprints due? 49 What does the man predict? 48 When 50 Where are the man and woman going? 51 How are they most likely going to get there? 52 What did the man forget? 53 Why is the woman practicing so much? 54 Why is she so nervous? 55 What advice does the man give the woman? 56 How does the woman feel about her book club? 57 What book is she reading? 58 Why doesn’t she like it? 59 Where are the man and woman? 60 What is wrong with the bag? 61.Why does the woman need the receipt? 62 What kind of job does the woman most likely have? 63 Where is the Egyptian exhibit? supposed to enter Egyptian exhhibition? 64 How is the man 65 Where is Ms Yuan? 66 What does the man need? 67 What does the woman offer to do? 68.What happened to the woman’s daughter? 69 What does the woman’s daughter like to do? 70.What does the man suggest? Part 71 Where is this talk taking place? 72 What is the problem with the kitchen tonight? 73 What does only Anthony need to tonight? 74 What was today’s lecture about? 75 During what part of the lecture is this talk happening? lecture? 77 Where would someone hear this kind of announcement? 79 When is the sale over? 76 When is the next 78 What kind of items are on sale? 80 What does the speaker say is important for doing yoga? 81 What does the speaker suggest NOT thinking about? 83 What is the purpose of this talk? requirements for hiring a consultant? 82 Where is this talk most likely taking place? 84 85 Why the consultants need to an orientation? 87 How long are the appointments? much does an appointment cost without insurance? 89 Who would buy the x200 mountain Bike? What is one of the 86 What can be inferred from this talk? 88 How 90 Why does the x200 come in two wheel sizes? 91 What is the function of the metal piece on the back tire? 93 What two things does the speaker say are improtant to think about before getting a pet? 95 What happens first in the water cycle? 97 When does the water cycle start up again? Where might someone hear this announcement? 99 Why are there delays on Highway 107? 92 Who would benefit from the information in this talk? 94 Which statement would the speaker most likely NOT agree with? 96 How are clouds formed? 98 100 Which type of public transportation should someone use today 101 Sales are much better this year last year A compare B comparing C compared to D compare with 102 Rina’s boss asked to organize the program for the company’s annual picnic A herself B she C him D her 103 The weather was so cold yesterday that our feet _ A are freezing B was freezing C were frozen D was frozen 104 Martin wants to _ you about trip to India because he intends to go next year A talk B discuss C say D explain 105 Keiko’s skin is very _ to the sun, so she always wears a hat and suncreep A sensible B sensitive C sensational D sensing 106 The Accounts Department _ employees for all expenses incurred during business trips A appreciates B distributes C charges D reimburses 107 If you don’t like working with people, you _ become a social worker A mightn’t B don’t C shouldn’t D can’t 108 It’s the law to smoke in the public parks A against B above C beside D across 109 Dusan wasn’t offered the job, _ he was perfectly qualified A except B since C because D although 110 Kimiko wants to _ her temporary job and find a full time position A retire B quit C lose D fire 111 Nicky’s driver’s license was after she was caught speeding on the highway A epired 112 B issued C extended D suspended Youef has a master’s degree in biology seven years’ experience working as a horticulturalist with the Parks Department A as well as B instead of C next to D in addition 113 The audience _ after Veronica delivever her moving speech A escalated B intimidated C applauded D commended 114 We can’t wait for Benjamin _ or we’ll miss our flight A any longer B longer C long time D more 115 Cathy doesn’t speak any Arabic, not _ a word A just B only C either D even 116 There was not enough _ to charge the suspect, so he was released A guilt B evidence C suspicion D clues 117 Natasha spent many hours preparing her before she applied for the job A background B education C resume D interview 118 Calling his cell phone number is the best way to Mr Wang A reach B touch C talk D near 119 Since the invention of computers, typewriters have become A adequate B obsolote C incredulous D expensive 120 Employees can opt _ the plan if they don’t wish to participate A from B off C into D out of 121 Mr Ling’s assistant couldn’t find his briefcase A nowhere B anywhere C somewhere D everywhere 122 The government was on the basis of its evironmental policies A elected B decided C voted D dedicated 123 The man sitting _ me on the bus this morning was feeling unwell A between B by C next to D besides 124 Mrs Purcell is the boss we’ve ever had A nice B most nice C nicest D nicer 125 Many people don’t _ the name of their local council member A know B knows C known D knew 126 Donald has been _ to accept the award on behalf of the organization A chose B chosen C choice D choose 127 The economy has been slowly improving in _ years A current B lately C last D recent 128 Justin _ up a lot of Japanese while he was living in Osaka A made B gave C picked D kept 129 The newspaper that the minister has decided to resign A supported B reported C dictated D released 130 The audience remained completely silent _ the entire performance A during B so long as C over D while 131 The interviewe asked Clare about her experience in the fashion industry A preferred B dubious C advanced D prior 132 an inventory shortfall, the warehouse is unable to deliver the goods for 6-8 weeks A In spite of B With regard to C Due to D As a result 133 Gopal is very hungry because he didn’t all day A eat B, eaten C ate D eats 134 Samira and her Ruby and Lily borrow each other’s clothes all the time A friend’s B friends’ C friends D friend 135 The lawyer said he would keep us _ of any new developments is the case A informed B inform C informing D informs 136 An event is _ held to welcome our international guests in the hotel ballroom tonight A been B being C be D to have been 137 Thousands of employees were let _ during economic crisis B To inform employees that they are required to participate in a staff survey C To advise management that they must implement chages and modifications D To describe the issues and actions that will be taken as a result of the survey 154: What has a negative impact on staff morale? A A lack of communication B A culture of intimidation and bullying C A perception that sentor managers don’t listen to their subordinates D A sense of frustration and resentment 155: The word “survey” is closest in meaning to A questionnaire B assessment C critique D outline 156 – 158: I have knocked on your door several times, but you never answer I live in the partment directly below you For the past three weeks, I have been kept awake by a strange noise coming through my celling… a dragging sound, followed by a loud thud It sounds like heavy equipment is being moved around Or perhapes you have a pet elephant? Whatever the noise is It’s keeping me awake I am a student, and I have important exams next week I study untill 11 p.m and then try to sleep The problem is that the noise starts at exactly 11:15 p.m and continues until after midnight Sir, if I don’t get hours’ sleep each night, my concentration suffers the next day This can not go on If you must make the noise, can you make it before 11 p.m? I am prepared to wear earplugs while I study, so it will not bother me Yours hopefully Adnan Patel 156: What is adman’s problem? A The upstairs neighbor will not answer the door B He can not sleep because of the strange noise C He has important exams next week D A strange noise is keeping him from studying 157: What happens if Adman does not het hours’ sleep? A He can not concentrate well B He falls his exams C He can not wake up the next morning D He hears strange noise 158: What is the tone of Adman’s Letter? A Furious B Threatening 159 – 162: COMMUNITY NESLETTER April is Poetry Month! C Nervous D Humorous Each year in the month of April, we celebrate poels and poetry with a program of events to enlertain and educate the community This year will be bigger and better than ever before! Here is the program for this weekend Saturday, April 10 a.m Meet the Poel Free Local poet Belinda Howe will read from her latest collection The Light on the Hill Afterwards, the poet will anseer questions and sign copies of her book Tickets are required and are only available with the purchase of a copy of the book 2-4 p.m Children’s Poetry Workshop 15$ For children aged -12 Poet Leonard Murray will conduct a fun workshop for kids Topics include: Ideas and inspiration, Finding the right words, Putting it all together, and Reading out loud Kids will delight in learning how poems work and creating their own Sunday, Aprill 11-6 p.m Poetry Book Fair, Free This outdoor market features stalls from a variety of publishers and booksellers such as Five Star Press and the Poet’s Pen bookstore New and second-hand books avllable p.m “Capturing a Moment in Three Short Lines” SOLD OUT Distringuished Japanese poet Haruki Miyamoto will give a master class on the art of haiku 159: According to the article, what is the purpose of Poetry Month? A To encourage people to support poetry by buying more books B To be bigger and better than ever before C To provide the community with something fun to in April D To entertain and educate the community about poetry 160: Who is conducting the poetry workshop? A Belinda Howe B Leonard Murray C Children between the ages of and 12 D Haruki Mlyamoto 162: The word “distinguished” is closest in meaning to A Different B Wealth C Highly respected D Widely know 161: What you have to to meet Belinda Howe? A You have to buy her book B You have to like her poetry C You have to live in the community D You have to have read her book 163 – 164: BUSINESS NEWS GlobalEd Acquires NorthEd London-based GlobalEd Corporation (GCO) recently announced it is decision to acquire NorthEd Learning Solutions – a firm based in Portland – for 650$ million GlobalEd is a leader in the development, manufacture, and marketing of educational products around the world, providing software and learning solutions for educational and govemment clients in 150 countries NorthEd helps organizations apply cloudbased technology and services to maximize their performance NorthEd also offers consulting services that focus on research and management systems With this acquistion, GlobalEd expands it is portfolio by offering a wider range of learning services to ensure that clients are equipped with the latest technology and skills The learning serices market is currently estimated to be 130$ billion, with government, universities, and high-tech businesses being it is main customers GlobalEd already has extensive expertise in these areas and is likely to increase it is revenues by capitalizing on this enormous revenue-generating potential GlobalEd stock price rose sharply affer the acquistion was announced, closing at 99.5$ per share Major layoffs are expected at the Portland office 163: Why did GlobalEd acquier NorthEd? A To provide software and learning solutions to more clients B To focus on development, manufacture, and marketing C To expand it is portfolio by offering a wider range of learning services D To offer services that focus on research and management systems 164: What is an expected outcome of the acquistion? A.GlobalEd is share price will contrine to increase B The learning services market will expand C The NorthEd executives will relocate to London D Many NorthEd employees will lose their jobs 165 – 167: SAMLL BUSINESS IN THE SPOTLIGHT An Interview with Jim Owens, Co-Founder of Owens Hardware ine By Briony Miller JimOwens owns a successful chain of hardware stores across the country He recently published a book called Big ideas for Small Business Owners Recently, I spoke with Jim at his home in Cleveland, Ohio Briony Miller (BM): It is a pleasure talking with you, Jim, and congratulations on the publcation of your book Jim Owerns: Thanks, Briony BM: What motivated you to write the book, Jim? JO: Well, I’re run my business for 36 years and I’ve learned a lot I fell that the time was right to share that knowledge with my coleagues in the small business community I enjoyed writing it and I’ve gotten a lot or positive feedback BM: So, what’s your active for people who want to open their own small business? JO: First, try to find a memtor I was very fertunate to have my Uncle Amold as my first business partner He taught me everything I know, but he never told me what to or what NOT to Second, surround youself with the best people you can find and then give them the opportunity to what they love This builds confidence and loyalty in your employees BM: That sounds like great advice, Jim Anything else? JO: I’d say, not be ateaid If you have a great business idea but you are atraid because of you not have the experience or the money, not worry It is not the end of the world to make mistakes Get your mistakes out of the way and learn from them Very few people are successful right away it takes time BM: Thanks, Jim Best of luck with the book JO: Thanks Briony Good to talk with you 165: Why did Jim Owens write his book? A He wanted to teach people how to run a business B He wanted to share his knowledge and experience C He wanted to become a writer and receive positive feedback D He wanted the opportunity to what he loves 166: What is Jim’s first piece of advice? A To work with your uncle B To find someone who can tell you what to C To find an experienced person who can guide D To have a successful business partner 167: What does Jim think about mistakes? A He thinks it is important to make mistakes and then learn from them B He thinks that mistakes are avoidable if you have enough experience and money C He thinks that if you not make mistakes, you will never be successful D To have a successful besiness partner 168 – 171: Optimism A survey of more than 48,000 people in 44 countries show that people living in developing countries believe that their children will have a brighter financial future than they However, people living in weather countries fell the oppsite The survey, conducted by the Pew Research Center, show that only 28% of people living in countries with advanced economies believe their children is lives will be better than theirs Astonishingly, 65% believe that their children and grandchildren will be worse off Only 30% of American respondents are optimistic about the future French Respondents are the most pessimistic with only 13% of respondents feeling optimistic about their children is future On the On the other hand, an impressive 94% of Vietnamese respondents are optimistic about the future while 85% of Chinese respondents are optimistic The only other countries where more than 70% of respondents were optimistic are Chile, Brazil, and Bangladesh Hard Work On the subject of work, 73% of Americans believe that working hard is very important to success in life Only 25% of French respondents said hard work was very important and only 18% of Chinese respondents An average of 66% of respondents believe that people are better off under a caitalist system Interestingly, only 70% of Americans, support the free markets, compared to China (76%), Bangtadesh (80%), and Vietnam (95%) 168: In which country were people most optimistic about their children’s future? A Untied States B France C VietNam D China 169: In which country were people most pessimistic about their children’s future? A Chile B France C Bangladesh D Untle States 170: Which country had the highest percentage of respondents who believe hard work is very omprotant? A United States B France C VietNam D China 171: What percentage of Chinese respondents supported the free markets? A 18% B 66% C 76% D 85% 172 – 173: INTENSIVE ENGLISH COURSE 172: Which course is available on Wednesday afternoons? A Conversation Skills B C Conversation Skills for Business D 173 What happes if applicants drop out on the third day of class? A They get a 50% refund 174 – 175: B 90% C 100% D They not get a refund 174: Who is the audience for this poster? A Cat owners B Pet – store owners C People who have lost cats D People who live in the neighborhood 175: What should you if you see the cat? A You should call Mindy B You should collect the reward C You should call Missy D You should feed the cat