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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page TEACHING PLAN ........................................................................................................................ 3 ENDOFTERM TEST FORMAT AND COURSE RESULT ........................... 4 UNIT 1 ............................................................................................................................................ 5 UNIT 2 ......................................................................................................................................... 10 UNIT 3 ......................................................................................................................................... 15 UNIT 4 ......................................................................................................................................... 20 UNIT 5 ......................................................................................................................................... 25 UNIT 6 ......................................................................................................................................... 30 UNIT 7 ......................................................................................................................................... 35 UNIT 8 ......................................................................................................................................... 40 UNIT 9 ......................................................................................................................................... 45 UNIT 10 ...................................................................................................................................... 50 UNIT 11 ...................................................................................................................................... 54 UNIT 12 ...................................................................................................................................... 59 UNIT 13 ...................................................................................................................................... 63 UNIT 14 ...................................................................................................................................... 67 LANGUAGE FOCUS ............................................................................................................... 72 Comparisons ............................................................................................................................... 72 Nouns ............................................................................................................................................. 75 Pronouns ................................................................................................ 78 Verb Tenses ............................................................................................................................... 83 Modal Auxiliaries and Similar Expressions .......................................................... 94 Active and Passive .................................................................................................................. 99 Gerunds and Infinitives ...................................................................................................... 101 Conditional Sentences ....................................................................................................... 105 Questions and Answers ...................................................................................................... 108 REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................. 110 3 TEACHING PLAN TOEIC PREPARATION COURSE TERM 3 (15 weeks x 4 periods = 60 periods) WEEK UNIT LISTENING INCOMPLETE SENTENCES ( VOCABULARY GRAMMAR) INCOMPLETE TEXTS READING COMPREHENSION SPEAKING PART E 1 UNIT 1 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.1 2 UNIT 2 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.2 3 UNIT 3 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.3 4 UNIT 4 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.4 5 UNIT 5 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.5 6 UNIT 6 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.6 7 UNIT 7 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.7 8 UNIT 8 PART A PART B PART C PART D Speaking 9 UNIT 9 PART A PART B PART C PART D Speaking 10 UNIT 10 PART A PART B PART C PART D Speaking 11 UNIT 11 PART A PART B PART C PART D Speaking 12 UNIT 12 PART A PART B PART C PART D Speaking 13 UNIT 13 PART A PART B PART C PART D Class attendance (10%) and 30% marks announced Submission of scoresheets with students’ signatures to LH TOEIC Center 14 UNIT 14 PART A PART B PART C PART D 15 REVIEW 4 ENDOFTERM TEST FORMAT At the end of the term, the students will take a multiple choice test. This test lasts 70 minutes and consists of 7 parts as follows: SECTION A: LISTENING: 40 Questions (5.0 marks) – Listen just one time PART 1: Picture Description: 04 Questions PART 2: Questions and Responses: 12 Questions PART 3: Short Conversations: 12 Questions PART 4: Short Talks: 12 Questions SECTION B: GRAMMAR AND READING COMPREHENSION: 40 Questions (5.0 marks) PART 5: Grammar and Vocabulary: 20 Questions PART 6: Incomplete Texts: 09 Questions PART 7: Reading Comprehension: 11 Questions TOTAL NUMBER

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We are aware of the deficiencies that remain in the textbook in spite of the efforts

to make it an efficient aid in the study of this TOEIC course Needless to say, the compilers will be greatly indebted for all criticism and corrections sent to Lac Hong TOEIC Center via the following e-mail address toeiclachong@yahoo.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TEACHING PLAN 3

END-OF-TERM TEST FORMAT AND COURSE RESULT 4

UNIT 1 5

UNIT 2 10

UNIT 3 15

UNIT 4 20

UNIT 5 25

UNIT 6 30

UNIT 7 35

UNIT 8 40

UNIT 9 45

UNIT 10 50

UNIT 11 54

UNIT 12 59

UNIT 13 63

UNIT 14 67

LANGUAGE FOCUS 72

Comparisons 72

Nouns 75

Pronouns 78

Verb Tenses 83

Modal Auxiliaries and Similar Expressions 94

Active and Passive 99

Gerunds and Infinitives 101

Conditional Sentences 105

Questions and Answers 108

REFERENCES 110

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TEACHING PLAN TOEIC PREPARATION COURSE TERM 3 (15 weeks x 4 periods = 60 periods)

WEEK UNIT LISTENING

INCOMPLETE SENTENCES ( VOCABULARY

& GRAMMAR)

INCOMPLETE TEXTS

READING COMPREHENSION

SPEAKING PART E

1 UNIT 1 PART A PART B PART C PART D TOPIC 1.1

8 UNIT 8 PART A PART B PART C PART D Speaking

13 UNIT 13 PART A PART B PART C PART D

- Class attendance (10%) and 30% marks announced

- Submission of sheets with students’ signatures to LH TOEIC Center

score-14 UNIT 14 PART A PART B PART C PART D

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END-OF-TERM TEST FORMAT

At the end of the term, the students will take a multiple choice test This test lasts

70 minutes and consists of 7 parts as follows:

SECTION A: LISTENING: 40 Questions (5.0 marks) – Listen just one time

PART 1: Picture Description: 04 Questions

PART 2: Questions and Responses: 12 Questions

PART 3: Short Conversations: 12 Questions

PART 4: Short Talks: 12 Questions

SECTION B: GRAMMAR AND READING COMPREHENSION: 40 Questions (5.0 marks) PART 5: Grammar and Vocabulary: 20 Questions

PART 6: Incomplete Texts: 09 Questions

PART 7: Reading Comprehension: 11 Questions

TOTAL NUMBER OF QUESTIONS: 80 (0.125 MARK/CORRECT ANSWER)

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UNIT 1

PART A: LISTENING

Part 1: Picture Description

Listen and choose the statement that best describes the picture

Part 2: Questions and Responses

Listen to the questions and choose the correct answer

1 (A) (B) (C) 4 (A) (B) (C)

2 (A) (B) (C) 5 (A) (B) (C)

3 (A) (B) (C)

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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Prepositions and Conjunctions) Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence

1 The mail carrier left the mail ……… the secretary‟s desk

A Due to B In spite of C Inasmuch as D On behalf of

8 Please hand in that report ……… Friday afternoon

9 The downtown shopping mall will be closed ……… further notice due to the renovation project

10 ……… they were tired, they worked overtime

11 Neither Ms Chen … Mr Martinez was able to attend the seminar

12 ……… Mr Park worked for us, he had received training abroad

13 Please answer the phone ……… it rings

14 The soccer game won‟t be postponed ……… it looks like rain

15 ……… profits have improved, we‟re all getting bonuses

16 Ms Adams refused the promotion ……… the large rise

A because of B despite C in spite D despite of

17 The hotel will accept no guests ……… it‟s being renovated

18 ……….a news article in the Netwark Times, the domestic economy will pick up

in the coming quarter

A Despite B According to C Even though D Pursuant

19 ……… the adverse weather conditions, the outdoor concert will begin on time

20 ……… the construction work on Benson Highway has finished, there will be much less traffic congestion

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PART C: INCOMPLETE TEXTS

Choose the best word or phrase for each blank

Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following passage

March Is Food Awareness Month

(1) - research studies have shown that it is better for your health to eat less meat (A) Count

Parents have the added responsibility of making sure that their children eat healthy foods

In the past, dietitians recommended a balance of the major food groups Today, we know that meat does not provide the same (3) - as green, red, and yellow fruits and

(A) nourished (B) nourishment (C) nutritious (D) nutritional vegetables However, some meat or other form of protein is still required

Workers at the Springfield Furniture Factory went on strike yesterday All (4) - at

(A) produce

(D) productive the factory has stopped Employees promise that they will not return to work until they (5) - a new contract with the factory owners

(A) negotiate (B) negotiator (C) negotiable (D) negotiation

The Springfield economy has been strong since last February when three new factories opened Unemployment is at an all-time low Due to an increase in job (6) -,

(A) training

(D) loss workers can now demand higher pay

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PART D: READING COMPREHENSION

Choose the best answer

Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following notice

Notice to All Employees

As we enter the cold and flu season, the management wants to remind all employees to wash their hands after using the restroom and before returning to work This is especially important for cooks, waiters and waitresses As most of you are aware, germs, viruses, and bacteria are passed on mainly through hand contact Here at The Happy Sandwich restaurant, hygiene and cleanliness are our number one priority This policy will be strictly enforced Thank you for your attention in this matter

The Management

1 What is the name of the restaurant?

(C) The Winter Season (D) The Strict Policy

2 Which season is approaching?

3 What is the restaurant's main priority?

(A) Serving delicious food (B) Having the lowest prices in town

(C) Having the most polite staff (D) Hygiene and cleanliness

Questions 4 through 5 refer to the following chart

4 Which of the following is a benefit for part-time employees?

(A) They get paid when they are on vacation

(B) They get money to pay for education

(C) They get insurance for dental care

(D) They get paid on holidays

5 Which of the following is NOT a benefit for full-time employees?

BENEFITS SUMMARY CHART

Employees

Part-time Employees

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UNIT 2

Part 3: Short Conversations

Listen and choose the correct answer to each question

1 Where is the man going?

2 What is the man doing?

(A) Taking a bus from New Jersey (B) Taking a bus from New York (C) Taking a train to New York (D) Taking a bus to New Jersey

3 How much time does the man have?

4 Who is Peter?

5 Which of the following sentences is NOT true?

(A) Peter is married (B) Peter lives next to Sara

(C) Peter has no children (D) Peter is a father

6 How many people live in Peter‟s house?

Part 4: Short Talks

Listen and choose the best answer to each question

1 What kinds of classes are being offered?

2 What does the man say about Hondo classes?

3 On which day do the classes start earlier?

4 How long has the speaker been working at the zoo?

(C) Less than twenty years (D) More than twenty years

5 What does the speaker like to do during her lunch break?

(A) Walk around the zoo (B) Run around the zoo

6 What is the speaker favorite animal?

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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Word Families)

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence

1 Most ……….have agreed on the new overtime policy

A directors B directions C direct D directly

2 ………, Christopher received full compensation for the tuition for his graduate program

3 I am glad that all the sales staff worked ……… during the holiday season

A cooperate B cooperative C cooperation D cooperatively

4 Nicole became ………after completing several projects

5 Faster Shipping offers exceptional ……… in customer satisfaction

A performer B performing C performed D performance

6 The bank will celebrate the ………of the senior accountant at the upcoming monthly meeting

7 We introduced an innovative compensation plan to increase staff …………

8 It took the division almost a week to receive a……… from the manufacturer

A response B respond C responsive D responsively

9 The teleconference is scheduled to start ……… at 10 a.m next Tuesday

A precisely B preciseness C precision D precise

10 Replacing the old building with a new one was a ……… impossible task

11 We need to … the language in this report

12 In my opinion, her leaving early is a very ……… thing to do

13 We could call the TV stations and ……… the opening of our new stores

14 I like to work because I have the ……… to make my own decisions

15 Our company believe it is the best ……… to handle the account

A organizing B organizational C organization D organize

16 Other meetings are not as ……… as this one

A interested B interest C interesting D interestingly

17 A doctor‟s ……… manner makes patients feel comfortable

18 It was very……… of the boss to buy us those nice gifts

A thoughtless B thought C thoughtful D thoughtfully

19 One of your duties will be some ……….typing

20 She would like a ……….raise, not just a few dollars

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today to cash my check Then I'm (2) - Would you like to come?

(A) getting my haircut (B) going shopping

(D) looking for a new job

I know that you hate going to the mall when you don't have any money I'd be happy to (3) - you some money

You could pay me back as soon as you get paid Call me and tell me what you think I need some new clothes, and you know I hate shopping alone!

Sarah

SHOP FOR A GOOD CAUSE WEEKEND SALE

Don't miss the big holiday sale at Murray's Department Store This weekend only, all living room (4) - is on sale for 30% off the regular price

This includes sofas, coffee tables, and entertainment stands You can't miss a bargain like that Murray's is a proud member of the Food for Families Community Program Last month ten boxes of food (5) - collected thanks to kind shoppers like you

(B) are (C) was

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Questions 1 through 4 refer to the following e-mail

Dear Mr Thompson,

This is just a short email to update you on your medical test results from your physical examination on January 10th Our records show that you took a blood pressure test Your test this time showed that your blood pressure is doing quite well for a man at your age I

am very pleased to note that your blood pressure is much lower than it was last time It seems that the medication you have been taking is working well Unfortunately, we do not have a record of the name of your medication on file Can you remember the name of the medication that you are taking? If you could send an email to my nurse with the name of the medicine, that would be very helpful to us His email address is medcenter05@huxley.com

Also, there is a note in your file stating that you want your medical test results sent to your insurance company Which department do you want them sent to? Please let us know as soon as possible

Regards,

Dr Huxley

1 What kind of test did Mr Thompson take?

(A) A stress test

(B) A blood test

(C) A high blood pressure test

(D) A department test

2 Where will Mr Thompson's medical test results be sent to?

(A) His employer

(B) His insurance company

(C) His doctor's office

(D) The doctor's nurse

3 What is true about Mr Thompson's blood pressure?

(A) It is extremely high

(B) It is very low

(C) It is non-existent

(D) It is normal

4 What information does the doctor need?

(A) Mr Thompson's email address

(B) The name of his medication

(C) The nurse's email address

(D) Mr Thompson's age

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123 Oak Street

Invoice No: 43578

Replace 2 tires Labor: 0.5 hrs @ $70/hr = $ 35

Parts: 2 tires @ $60 ea = $120

Replace brake shoes Labor: 1 hr @ $70/hr = $ 70

Parts: 1 pr @ $95 ea = $ 95

Total: Labor: $105

Parts: $215

Tax: $ 12

Amt Due: $332

5 How much does Springfield Automobile Repairs charge for labor? (A) $60 an hour (B) $70 an hour (C) $105 an hour (D) $332 an hour 6 How long did it take to replace the tires? (A) Half an hour (B) One hour (C) Two hours (D) Five hours 7 How much does one tire cost? (A) $35 (B) $60 (C) $120 (D) $215 -

PART E: SPEAKING TOPIC 3.2: POLLUTION Suggested questions: 1 Are there litter laws where you live? If so, what is the penalty for littering?

2.How often is garbage collected in your neighborhood?

3 Do you think that people should recycle newspapers? Why or why not?

4 What are some types of pollution? What causes them?

5 What are some things that your community is doing to help the environment?

6 Do you think overpopulation is an important environmental issue? Why or why not?

7 Who do you think is more responsible for pollution, individual people or the government? Why?

8 What is happening to forests in Vietnam? What happens when we remove forests?

9 How is pollution affecting the environment in Vietnam today?

10 What can you do to help prevent pollution?

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UNIT 3

Listen to the questions and choose the correct answer

1 (A) (B) (C) 4 (A) (B) (C)

2 (A) (B) (C) 5 (A) (B) (C)

3 (A) (B) (C)

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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Comparisons)

1 A second attempt was made to collect ……… from the space probe

A informations B knowledges C data D fact

2 Could you ……… drinks to those guests who have just arrived?

3 We didn‟t need to ……… the fan since the room was not very hot

4 The moment the teacher went out, the students started………

5 Consumers are interested in solar energy because of ……… fuel costs

6 Temperature, the simplest weather element to measure, is probably ………used than any other kind of data

A more frequently B more frequent C as frequently D frequently

7 John is twice ……… his wife is

A as old as B so old as C elder than D more older than

8 Impalas cannot move so ……… cheetahs, but they are more efficient runners

9 Since they fell in love with each other, they have studied ………

C badlier and badlier D more and more badly

10 The more difficult the test is, ………

A the examinees will pass less B the less examinees pass

C the more examinees pass D the fewer examinees pass

11 He runs ……… than his brother does

A quicklier B more quickly C more quicklier D quicker

12 They study ……… because they try to get scholarships

A harderlier and harderlier B harder and harder

C more and more harder D harder and more harder

13 For …… information, please contact our secretary

A further B farther C more farther D more further

14 He types …… than I do

A slowlier B more slowly C more slowlier D slower

15 English isn‟t …… French

A less difficult as B as difficult than C so difficult as D more difficult

16 He speaks English …… his brother does

A less fluently than B more fluent than C less fluently as D fluently than

17 She has heaps of work to do in her company, so she often comes back home …….…

18 Ann is ………… her elder sister in personality

19 In this company, Mr John is ……… Mr David

A inferior than B less inferior to C inferior to D more inferior than

20 Bill Gate is one of the ……… people in the world

A well-known B wellest-known C best-known D more well-known

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NOTICE

To: All employees

Re: Staff meeting

There will be a staff meeting next Friday at 11:00 a.m All employees are required to attend

(1) - and to arrive on time (2) - of the meeting is Improving Employee Morale

(C) the meeting (C) A topic

(D) some meeting (D) The topic

Though it has been a long cold winter, we need to stay positive at work As usual, we have invited a guest speaker to join us (3) - at this month's meeting will be talking (A) A speaker (B) Guest speakers (C) The speaker (D) Speakers

about methods of positive thinking

It's been great having you here We hope you enjoyed your stay

Don't forget to stop at the Airport Bookstore before you get on the plane to buy

(4) - It's always a good idea to have something to read when you are taking

meal on the plane

Have a safe flight home Don't forget to give us (6) - when you get back to

(A) phone calls (B) a call

(D) a phone Florida to let us know that you arrived safely We hope you'll be back at Christmas Love,

Janice and Fred

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Questions 1 through 4 refer to the following chart and information

This is a chart of the Food Pyramid The Food Pyramid serves as a basic guide to making healthy food choices If you take a look at the guide you can easily see which food groups you should be eating According to the pyramid, most of your daily food should consist of breads, rice, and cereals These are the foods in the bottom level

of the pyramid Almost equal to these, but not quite as much, should be vegetables and fruits Therefore, you can feel free to go ahead and eat lots of fruit and vegetables every day Servings of meat, fish, eggs, and dairy foods, which include milk and cheese, should

be much smaller Sugars should be the smallest portion of all Of course, your daily nutritional needs will vary according to your activity level and life style You do not have

to follow the Food Pyramid, but it is a good way to be sure you will get the healthiest benefits from your daily food If you keep a copy of the pyramid stuck to the door of your refrigerator, it will remind you to plan your daily meals wisely every time you go into the kitchen

1 Which of the following are dairy products?

2 What is the purpose of the Food Pyramid?

(A) To sell food

(B) To help make healthy food choices

(C) To show which foods are bad for you

(D) To help remember the names of foods

3 Which food group has the second smallest serving suggestion?

(C) Vegetables and Fruits (D) Breads, Rice, and Cereals

4 What affects your daily food needs?

(A) Your likes and dislikes

(B) The Food Pyramid

(C) Your lifestyle and activity

(D) Small portions

Dairy, Meat Fish, Eggs

Vegetables and Fruits

Breads, Rice, and Cereals

Sugar

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Questions 5 and 6 refer to the following article

The National Motorworks automobile plant has been closed since yesterday, after workers failed to reach an agreement with the company on a new contract Union representatives say the workers will remain on strike until the National Motorworks Company agrees to a 15% wage increase and improved health benefits "I really can't afford this break from work right now, financially speaking," said one plant employee,

"but this is for my future and my family's future The way things are now, I can't even afford to take my kids to the doctor." The National Motorworks Company is the largest producer of automobiles in the country

5 Why is the automobile plant closed?

(A) They have produced too many automobiles

(B) The workers need a break

(C) The workers are on strike

(D) It's a holiday

6 What do the workers want?

(A) To produce more automobiles (B) Higher salaries and health insurance

(C) A day off to go to the doctor (D) To spend more time with their families

- PART E: SPEAKING

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UNIT 4 PART A: LISTENING

1 How much coffee does the woman drink every day?

(A) Two cups (B) Three cups (C) Four cups (D) Five cups

2 What is the man‟s advice?

(A) The woman should make coffee for her co-worker

(B) The woman should drink less coffee

(C) The woman shouldn‟t put sugar in her coffee

(D) The woman should find a new job

3 Why does the woman drink so much coffee?

(A) She really likes it (B) It helps her focus on her work (C) It keeps her awake (D) She gets free coffee at work

4 What are the man and woman discussing?

5 What time did the man arrive?

6 Why didn‟t the man see the woman?

(A) She was in a different room (B) She left before he arrived (C) She wasn‟t invited (D) She was hiding from him

1 How does the speaker get to work?

(A) He drives to work (B) He walks

2 When does the speaker finish work?

3 Which activity does the speaker NOT do after work?

4 What is on sale?

5 What kind of cars does Bunny Motors sell?

6 How much can you save at Bunny Motors?

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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Nouns and Subject-Verb Agreement) Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence

1 It was not until the 1950s that an effective ……… for that virus was found

2 Hurry, or we shall ………… the bus

3 How often do you ……… your cat?

4 We shall ……… a letter to John

5 In the end, Manchester won after ………… 3 goals

6 There are many ……… in their house

7 Several ………sleeping under the tree over there

A of lions are B of lions is C lions are D lions is

8 When I visited my uncle, he gave me ………

A two kilos of rice B two kiloes of rice

C two kiloes of rices D two rice kilos

9 Every morning, he eats ……… before going to work

A two loafs of bread B two loaves of breads

C two loaves of the bread D two loaves of bread

10 Her uncle raises a lot of ……… on his farm

11 All of the drivers in that taxi - company are ………

A women -driver B woman-drivers C women-drivers D drivers-women

12 Construction workers need ……… to build a highway

A a few heavy equipments B a heavy equipment

13 Travel is as a ……… of education

14 The English courses at this ……… difficult

A schools are B school is C school are D school‟s is

15 One of the foreign ……… from Australia

A teachers are B teacher is C teachers is D teacher are

16 You have to pay extra tax if you take too ……… with you

A many luggages B many luggage C much luggages D much luggage

17 ……… in your class have tickets for the concert tonight?

A Do any of the student B Does any of the student

C Do any of the students D Does any of the students

18 Many ……… not expect to win

A the participants in the race do B of the participants in the race does

C participant in the races does D of the participants in the race do

19 Each ……… available in the school library

A reference books on that list is B of the reference books on that list is

C of the reference book on that list is D reference book on that list are

20 What ……… you used to pick a winner in the art contest?

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NOTICE

To: All Employees

Effective date: February 1st

Re: Staff uniforms

Each employee is required to wear (1) - during work hours This will make it

(A) uniform (B) a uniform (C) an uniform (D) those uniform (2) - easy task to distinguish staff members from customers

Women should wear a colorful blouse with black pants or a knee-length skirt Men should wear black pants with (3) - or red T-shirt No white, beige, or neutral-

(A) an ordinary (B) a plain (C) a white (D) an orange colored tops, please

Posted by Management

Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following memo

MEMO

From the Desk of: Cheryl Roberts, Manager

To: Timothy Higgins, Clerk

Timothy,

Are you feeling OK today? You (4) - behind in your work This is not like you

Usually you are on time with all of your submissions You (5) - your trip report

(A) haven't turned in (B) hasn't turned in (C) doesn't turn in (D) aren't turning in yet This was due yesterday I know you (6) - to be going to a meeting at 2:00

(A) be supposed (B) are supposed (C) is supposed (D) was supposed Please cancel this meeting You need to have the report on my desk by the end of the day Please come and talk to me if you aren't feeling well

Thanks,

Cheryl

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Notice to all teachers!

This memo is to inform you of the following situation Last week, the office caught several students cheating on exams They were using their cell phones to text message answers to other students I want all teachers to collect their students' cell phones before every exam Cheating will not be tolerated! If students are caught with cell phones during a test, it will automatically be considered cheating The student will receive an F and a two-day suspension from school Thank you for your assistance

Principal McMathews

1 Who is this memo directed at?

2 What will the punishment be for cheating students?

(A) Go to the principal's office (B) Take away their cell phones

(C) An F and a two-day suspension (D) Be sent to another school

3 What does the principal want the teachers to do?

(A) Stop giving exams

(B) Give more difficult exams

(C) Teach students about honesty

(D) Take away all cell phones before each exam

Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following report

The Wessex Food Corporation has named Wilma Frank

as its new chief executive officer, according to Wessex public relations officer Howard Ryder Ms Frank replaces Patrick James, who, after twenty-five years at Wessex, has moved over to the Benfield Corporation to become its chairman of the board Ms Frank, a former government employee with fifteen years in the private sector, has been at Wessex for almost a decade

4 What is the purpose of this article?

(A) To talk about the work of the Wessex corporation

(B) To explain Ms Frank's background

(C) To announce the new chief executive officer of Wessex

(D) To explain what a public relations officer does

5 Who is the former chief executive officer of the Wessex Food Corporation?

(A) Ms Frank (B) Mr Ryder (C) Ms Benfield (D) Mr James

6 How long has Ms Frank been working at the Wessex Food Corporation?

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UNIT 5

Listen and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture

Listen to the questions and choose the best answer

1 (A) (B) (C) 4 (A) (B) (C)

2 (A) (B) (C) 5 (A) (B) (C)

3 (A) (B) (C)

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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Pronouns and Relative Clauses) Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence

1 I feel ……… I don't know what to do

A embarrassed B sleepy C comfortable D relaxed

2 I can't give you the job because you have no ………

A convenience B facility C prescription D qualification

3 She ……… a fortune from her father

A offered B inherited C drew up D got over

4 I like ………… foreign coins

A choosing B keeping C collecting D knowing

5 Could I have a ………… of tissues, please?

6 I am looking for an electric can opener……… can also sharpen knives

7 We are planning to buy ……… a new radio

8 Bob is a kind person to ……… one can talk about anything

9 Bob got fired It is going to be difficult for him to find ………job

10 I gave the check to Oliver, ………… promptly cashed it and spent all the money

11 People ……… live in glass houses shouldn‟t throw stones

12 People ……… outlook on life is optimistic are usually happy people

13 The tanks and the soldiers………were stopped on the way to the Independence Palace had to wait for hours

14 “Who is eligible for the scholarship?”

“Anyone ……… scholastic record is above average can apply for the scholarship.”

15 Ann quit her job at the advertising agency, ……… surprised everyone

16 I have three brothers, ………are businessmen

A who all of them B all of them C all of whom D all of they

17 I want to visit Paris, ……… of France

A is the capital B which is capital C the capital D that is the capital

18 Florida, ……… the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year

19 “The movie ……… last night was terrific.”

A which I went B I went to it C I went to D to that I went

20 “My writing has improved a lot in this class.”

“Mine has, too All the students ……… do well in writing

A whom Dr David teaches them B Dr David teaches them

C that Dr David teaches them D Dr David teaches

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To: All Trainees

(A) needs to print (B) are not printed (C) isn't printed (D) not printing

We realize that many updates for the training manual (2) - A new manual

(A) requires (B) is required (C) are required (D) requiring should be available next spring The forms for requesting vacation leave (3) -

(A) is (B) be (C) are (D) was available from the office manager Your number of allowed vacation days depends on your length of service with this company Please see Judy, the Benefits Manager, for more details Judy can e-mail you the information you need

To: All Staff

We will be coming home on Wednesday, but won't be back in the office until Friday We will need a day of rest after this retreat You may not believe this, but we have been putting in some very long hours We are actually looking forward to coming back to a relaxing work environment (6) - this has been a great learning experience

Yours,

Mario

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Questions 1 through 4 refer to the following article

How to get accepted to Fullgate University

By Alex Herd, Fullgate University Admissions Office It is time to start applying for university Some students will be successful, but others will not If you have dreamed of being admitted to Fullgate University, this article can show you what to do to improve your chances of success First, you must apply early You must apply before the application deadline This is, perhaps, the most important consideration We receive a lot

of applications from excellent students who we have to reject because they sent us their application far too late Make sure to apply before January 17th Fullgate University believes that after-school activities such as volunteer work, sports participation, and employment are very important We look for any activities that help develop a student's character Your grades are not the only aspect we consider Finally, Fullgate University looks closely at letters of recommendation We require at least three letters of recommendation These should be written by people such as your teachers, sports club coaches, employers and the leaders of any volunteer organizations you belong to We suggest that you get these as soon as possible so you can submit them with your application

1 Who would be interested in this information?

(A) High school students (B) Fullgate University students

2 What is the most important thing to consider?

(A) Volunteer work (B) Sports participation

(C) The application deadline (D) Employment

3 How many letters of recommendation does the university require?

4 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as someone to write a letter of

recommendation?

(A) Teacher (B) Employer (C) Sports coach (D) Priest

Questions 5 and 6 refer to the following notice

NOTICE!

Tenants of Central Square Office Towers are hereby informed that on

Monday, January 20,

the elevators in the South Tower will be closed from

7:30 A.M to 5:30 P.M for repairs

Repairs will be performed by the Billings Elevator Company

You are asked to use the elevators in the North Tower or the stairs

during this time If you have any questions, please contact me in my

office on the first floor, or by pager: 326-1789

Thank you

Roseanne Williams, Building Manager

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5 What will happen on January 20?

(A) Central Square Office Towers will be closed

(B) Tenants won't be allowed to use the stairs

(C) The South Tower elevators will be repaired

(D) The North Tower will be closed

6 What is 326-1789?

(A) The phone number of the Billings Elevator Company

(B) The pager number of Roseanne Williams

(C) The Building Manager's phone number

(D) A repair person's pager number

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UNIT 6PART A: LISTENING

1 What is wrong with Mary?

2 How long has Mary had the problem?

(A) Two weeks (B) Since Tuesday (C) One week (D) Since Thursday

3 What day is it?

4 What kind of test is Mr Thomas taking?

(A) A heart test (B) A memory test (C) An eye test (D) A spelling test

5 At the beginning of the conversation, which line does the doctor ask Thomas to read?

6 What is the last letter in the second line?

1 What job is the talk about?

(A) Animal trainer (B) Animal doctor (C) Sports doctor (D) Professor

2 According to the talk, what is the most important quality a person in this job should have?

(C) Basic medical information (D) A good understanding of animal

3 What is different about being an animal doctor?

(A) The training is easier

(B) You need to know where all the different animals‟ organs are

(C) You need to spend more time in university

(D) You earn more money

4 Which part of the body did the person injure?

(A) Her elbow (B) Her wrist (C) Her foot (D) Her ankle

5 What treatment did the doctor suggest?

(A) Take two tablets of medicine a day and go to bed

(B) Take two tablets of medicine a day and wrap the ankle

(C) Wrap the ankle for one week and then have an operation

(D) Play more basketball

6 How did she injure herself?

(A) She kicked the ball too hard (B) She was hit in the leg with a basketball (C) She fell down (D) A little dog bit her

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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Verb Tenses)

1 Have you ……… any progress in English so far?

2 Her daughter is now an airline ………

A waitress B stewardess C steward D server

3 I want to buy a pair of new shoes Could you tell me where the shoe- ………… is?

4 I'd like to make a ……… to 035 - 968545, please

5 That customer has every dress in the shop, but she doesn‟t like any of them

A taken on B carried on C tried with D tried on

6 Yesterday, he ……… some money from me

7 Last night, he ………some money to me

8 At this time last week, we ……… in Hawaii

A had picnicked B picnicked C were picnicking D were picnicing

9 I……… in the sea when I was a student

A used to swim B often swum C had swum D would swam

10 Linda has lost her passport again It is the third time this ………

A have happened B happened C is happening D has happened

11 Susan is not at work now She ……… to Canada

12 They ……… everything before they took their exams

A had reviewed B reviewed C have reviewed D review

13 After we ……… my motorbike, we will go to his house

A will repair B repaired C have repaired D will have repaired

14 “When are you going to ask your boss for a raise?”

“……… to her twice already! I don‟t think she wants to give me one.”

A I‟ve talked B I‟ve been talking C I was talking D I‟d talked

15 He speaks English very fluently He ……… for seven years

A studied B had studied C has studied D studies

16 Marry is an excellent tennis player She ……… tennis since she was ten

A had been playing B has played C played D plays

17 I did not meet John at the party When I came, he ……… away

18 We ……… in Nha Trang city at this time next week

A will picnic B picnic C are picnicking D will be picnicking

19 He ……… with his father when he was a little boy

A used to go to fish B often goes fishing

20 Why are you too late? I ……… for you for 30 minutes

A am waiting B had waited C waited D have been waiting

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MEMO

From the Desk of: Sarah Whitney

To: Luis Danza

Response required: Yes: No: x

Luis,

I don't think we should buy the photocopier that Marta recommended I went to the

computer shop last night to test it out It doesn't copy (1) - as our old Samuri

(A) quick (B) quickly (C) as quickly (D) as quickly as L1 copier It also costs almost (2) - other copiers that have many more features

The thing I loved about our old copier was the small size The product that I was most

impressed with was Samuri's new L2 model It's just as (3) - as our old one It will

take up only as much room as our old copier, if not less And, it's a good price Let me

know if you want me to order one

I am very grateful for my promotion However, I am very unhappy with my new office

Because it is close to the elevator, it is (4) - my old office As you know, none of

the offices on the third floor have doors on them Also, this office has only one small

window, so it is (5) - the office I am used to It is hard for me to work here

(A) dark (B) darker (C) dark than (D) darker than Could you please look into seeing if there is a (6) - one available?

(A) more quiet than (B) quieter (C) quieter than (D) more quieter

If not, would it be possible to get a door put on my office? It's very distracting when

people walk through the hall, and I'm worried that I am not being as productive as I

could be

Ginger Roberts

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New Students!

Welcome to Blue Oak High School!

Congratulations on being accepted to Blue Oak High School You are about to begin three exciting years and make memories that will stay with you forever

We will have our freshman student orientation next Wednesday (September 2nd) in the school gymnasium The opening ceremony will begin at 9 a.m You should arrive to check attendance at 8:30 a.m Don't be late on your first day! You will need to bring your student ID card and a copy of your class schedule You will have a chance to talk with some of your new teachers, and you can ask them questions about your schedule and classes It will also be a good chance to meet your new classmates Last year, we had the famous movie actor Tim Grimley as a guest speaker (Tim graduated from Blue Oak High School in 1990) This year, our guest speaker is a surprise!!! If you want to know who it is, you have to come to the orientation and see for yourself!

The gymnasium is easy to find Just go to the library and turn left The gymnasium is the blue building next to the cafeteria You will find a map of the school on the reverse of this letter

After the orientation you will be dismissed and classes will begin at 8:30 a.m on Thursday

1 What do the freshman students have to take with them to the orientation?

(A) Their parents

(B) Some money for food

(C) Their ID cards and class schedules

(D) Their schoolbooks

2 Where is the orientation going to be?

(A) At Tim Grimley's house

(B) In the cafeteria

(C) In the library

(D) In the gymnasium

3 Who is Tim Grimley?

(A) A teacher speaking at the orientation

(B) A former student from the school

(C) The school's principal

(D) The surprise guest at this year's orientation

4 When do freshman classes begin?

(A) On Wednesday September 2nd

(B) At 9 a.m

(C) On Thursday September 3rd

(D) They have already started

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Questions 5 and 6 refer to the following

 Cancellation!!! 

To all participants in the Casties of the Rhine tour

We are sorry to inform you that this spring's tour has been cancelled due to insufficient bookings

You will receive a complete refund, minus a 5% service charge, within a few days

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you

5 Why has the tour been cancelled?

(A) Participants didn't pay enough money

(B) It was inconvenient

(C) Some people wanted their money back

(D) Not enough people signed up for it

6 How much money will participants get back?

(A) They will get 95 percent of what they paid

(B) They will get 5 percent of what they paid

(C) They will get all of their money back

(D) They will get no money back

- PART E: SPEAKING

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UNIT 7

Listen to the questions and choose the best answer

1 (A) (B) (C) 4 (A) (B) (C)

2 (A) (B) (C) 5 (A) (B) (C)

3 (A) (B) (C)

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PART B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (Verb Tenses – cont.)

1 Camels live in the ………

A ocean B North Pole C South Pole D desert

2 All the students like Anna She's a very ………… girl

A difficult B reserved C popular D strange

3 The lift is not working now It is out ………… order

4 Many foreign visitors love ……… coffee

5 A Hungarian, Laszlo Biro, made the first ………… pen in 1838

A ball-point B round-point C turning-point D rolling-point

6 Last week, she told me that she ……… to my house

7 By last week, our grandmother ……… with us for 2 years

A have stayed B stayed C was staying D had been staying

8 After Jessica ……… her degree, she intends to work in her father‟s company

9 By the time I go to bed tonight, I ……… my work for the day

A will finish B have finished C finish D will have finished

10 Until you learn to relax more, you ……… your ability to speak English

A don‟t improve B aren‟t improving C won‟t improve D haven‟t improved

11 When my parents ……… for a visit tomorrow, they will see our new baby for the first time

A will arrive B arrived C arrive D will have arrived

12 “When is Mr Fields planning to retire?”

“Soon, I think He……… here for a long time He‟ll probably retire either next year or the year after that.”

A worked B has been working C is working D had been working

13 Next week when there ……… a full moon, the ocean tides will be higher

14 I didn‟t hear the thunder during the storm last night because I ………

A slept B was sleeping C were sleeping D sleep

15 “Why did you buy all this sugar and chocolate?”

“I ……… a delicious dessert for dinner tonight.”

A make B will make C will be making D am going to make

16 “Let‟s go! What‟s taking you so long?”

“I‟ll be there as soon as I………… my keys.”

17 While I ……… TV last night, a mouse ran across the floor

A watched B was watching C were watching D am watching

18 I ……… you for a long time Where have you been?

A didn‟t see B won‟t see C don‟t see D haven‟t seen

19 All of the witnesses ……… to tell the truth in the court of law yesterday

20 The earth ……… the sun for its heat and light

A is depend on B depends C depends on D has depended

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convention center You will have to take a taxi because it is too far to walk If you are willing to pay an extra twenty-five dollars, I can get you a (3) - hotel

(A) nicer

(B) more convenient (C) more closer (D) cleaner

It won't be the best hotel, but it will be closer to where you need to be It doesn't have a view, however, and I've heard that the rooms aren't always cleaned properly Please let me know what you prefer I have to cancel the booking today in order to get the deposit back

Amanda Peters

Sun Tours Travel Agency

Dear Guest,

Welcome! Thank you for joining our workshop series Please make yourself at home this week For your convenience, (4) - available in the employee lounge

(A) hot coffee always is (B) is hot coffee always

(C) always hot coffee is (D) hot coffee is always

The coffee machine has a hot water pot on the left-hand side (5) - in high

(A) Hot water is usually (B) Cups are generally (C) Lunch time is always (D) Cutlery is occasionally demand, so we suggest bringing one from home There is also a snack bar downstairs where you can buy hot soups and sandwiches (6) - for sale there, too

(A) Are donuts often (B) Donuts are often (C) Donuts often are (D) Often are donuts Enjoy the workshops If you have any questions, visit Kathy at reception

Best wishes,

Andy Smithers

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Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following advertisement

Just on the market

Paradise Hills Beauty!

Brand new luxury 4 bedroom, 2 bath home

In a bright and sunny location just 1 mile north of Paradise Hills

With approximately 1900 square feet, this home features remote-controlled ceiling fans, whirlpool bathtub in the master bathroom, fully-fitted kitchen including a gas oven with

a five-burner gas range and stainless steel fridge-freezer, marble tile floors, fireplace, and large 3-car garage Selling at just $198,000!

For further information, contact:

Christal DeShannon at Moore and Parker Realty, 245-3376 mobile or 486-0975 direct

1 Where is the house located?

(A) At the center of Paradise Hills (B) North of Paradise Hills

2 Which is NOT included in the house?

(A) A bathroom (B) A garage (C) A swimming pool (D) A fireplace

3 Who is Christal DeShannon?

We are honored to have as our speaker Dr Miranda Dibov of Whitney University

Dr Dibov will discuss the artifacts currently on exhibit at the National Museum

All lectures in this series take place in the company auditorium on the first level at

7:30 p.m The lectures are free, but tickets are required

Tickets must be picked up in the lobby the day before each lecture

4 What is the lecture about?

(A) Upcoming exhibits at the National Museum

(B) Relics of ancient Egypt

(C) Art at Whitney University

(D) Contemporary Egyptian art

5 Where will this week's lecture take place?

6 When must tickets be picked up?

(C) At 7:30 P.M (D) At the beginning of the lecture

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UNIT 8PART A: LISTENING

1 What will the man study next semester?

2 What did the man want to study?

(A) English (B) A language (C) History (D) Algebra

3 Why is the man not happy about the subject he is taking?

(A) He is interested in science (B) He isn‟t interested in languages

(C) He is interested in languages (D) It was only his second choice subject

4 Why does the woman want to study Spanish?

(A) She can study with her friend (B) She thinks it sounds romantic

(C) She thinks it will be easy (D) It will be fun to study with her friend.

5 When does the Spanish class meet?

(C) On Tuesday and Thursday (D) On Friday

6 When can her friend study?

1 According to the speaker, what does she use to solve chemistry problems?

2 Why does the speaker like art?

(A) It helps her relax

(B) She can make a lot of money

(C) She can express her feelings

(D) She can go to the lab and experiment

3 What does the speaker like about chemistry?

(C) She likes doing the experiments (D) She can express her feelings

4 When did the speaker have the French exam?

5 Why does the speaker dislike history?

(A) He doesn‟t like his classmates (B) It is boring

(C) The books are heavy (D) He doesn‟t like the teacher

6 What subject is the speaker‟s favorite?

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