Sincerely, Christopher Webster Christopher Webster Human Resources Enclosures Question 44-46 refer to the following passage Dear Katharine, Thank you for taking the time to get together
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Thêi gian: 75 phót READING TEST 9
In the Reading Test, you will read a variety of text and answer several different types of reading comprehension questions The entire Reading Test will last 75 minutes There are three parts, and directions are given for each part You are encouraged to answer as many questions as possible within the time allowed
PART I
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below Four answer choices
are given below each sentence Select the best answer to complete the sentence Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet
1, There was in fact a small fire in the train on platform 6 but we're glad to tell you that the flames have been …
(A) distinguished (B) dampened (C) saturated (D) extinguished
2, We regret to announce that the 10.45 for London is now out of service because the driver is having a nervous …
(A) breakdown (B) low down (C) breakout (D) low break
3, We would like to our customers that over the Christmas period we will be closing an hour earlier than usual
(A) remember (B) retake (C) repeat (D) remind
4, When you see that particular symbol on the screen, you have to take that as a that
something is wrong
(A) indicating (B) checking (C) briefing (D) warning
5, Unfortunately this program is not with the operating system on my computer
(A) amicable (B) compatible (C) adaptable (D) amenable
6, Managers prefer to select people who have been to many different types of office
environments
(A) devoted (B) exposed (C) opened (D) experienced
7, The extent of the available in this one store is more than you can possibly imagine
(A) merchandise (B) objects (C) produce (D) articles
8, We got a very good when we bought that three piece suite for half its usual price
(A) deal (B) dealing (C) dealer (D) dealt
9, …… to this map I should be near the church Is it near?
(A) Following (B) After (C) According (D) Considering
10, I must congratulate you on your efforts … it up!
(A) Continue (B) Take (C) Keep (D) Hold
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(A) job (B) work (C) task (D) duty
12, Give us some idea of what you believe are your and weaknesses
(A) strength (B) strengths (C) force (D) forces
13, Imagine one of your staff loses her temper and shouts at you in front of others, how would you with this?
(A) take (B) do (C) handle (D) deal
14, The bank will simply not let you any money unless you can prove that you have been in regular employment for at least three years
(A) lend (B) loan (C) borrow (D) remove
15, Each department within the organisation is given a within which it has to remain for the whole year
(A) sum (B) money (C) dividend (D) budget
16, Every year the college finance officer did not look forward to the visit from the government official who came to … the accounts
(A) order (B) regulate (C) control (D) audit
17, When you take out a loan, you have to pay interest on the amount you
(A) own (B) lend (C) owe (D) take
18, Are you able to our conditions of delivery in line with our recent invoice?
(A) except (B) expect (C) accept (D) access
19, Following some recent research our engineers that our index system has scope for fast improvement
(A) fined (B) finding (C) found (D) finds
20, When people are considering whether to loan your new business a substantial sum, they are going to your potential
(A) encompass (B) evolve (C) evaluate (D) enquire
21, Under the current legislation if you are late in paying your taxes, then you have to face a financial
(A) penalty (B) punishment (C) pain (D) penalize
22, I assure you that you will have no problem with the task because it's as easy can be (A) as (B) than (C) and (D) it
23, You could tell by the he refused to smile that he didn't like the story
(A) method (B) plan (C) way (D) path
24, Hi Mary Where have you been yourself all this time?
(A) discovering (B) hiding (C) finding (D) looking
25, Good evening to you all Let me find you a near the window
(A) corner (B) angle (C) table (D) part
26, Just let me try one more of your delicious chocolates and then I'll not to take any more
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27, Cell phones provide a vast array of these days, and new ones are being added all the time
(A) buttons (B) customers (C) duties (D) functions
28, Next I can see some pensioners slowly moving along the road and some can't walk and are
in
(A) highchairs (B) low chairs (C) wheelchairs (D) pushchairs
29, The of alcohol is not allowed in any of the company's premises in order to present a clean image
(A) consumer (B) consumption (C) consuming (D) consumes
30, I can strongly recommend this as the best available on the market today
(A) producer (B) product (C) production (D) produce
31, Mr Yakamoto recommended … Mr Ono and Ms Simmons for promotions
(A) both (B) and (C) if (D) either
32, Please be sure to arrive … for the next Monday’s finance seminar, which will be held in the main auditorium
(A) exactly (B) presently (C) previously (D) early
33, Last year, The Hansford Automobile catalog … air-conditioning and digital radios as
standard features in all automobiles
(A) listed (B) list (C) listing (D) to list
34, The new play received … reviews by most of the local theatre critics, despite the high number of ticket sales
(A) disappointing (B) perceivable (C) operational (D) potential
35, The Hong Kong office of Huang Associates will be closed temporarily while renovations … (A) will be complete (B) are completed (C) being completed (D) completing
36, Before retiring in March, Ms Sato will spend … three weeks training her replacement (A) at least (B) throughout (C) mostly (D) above
37, The town council of Santa Rosa will … tomorrow to discuss a new zoning plan for the commercial district
(A) obtain (B) review (C) meet (D) appoint
38, The Pentular desk cannot be shipped … a purchase order is signed by the department manager
(A) despite (B) unless (C) neither (D) without
39, Professional Photographic Arts Studio requests that applicants … a portfolio of balck-and-white photographs
(A) to submit (B) submitted (C) submit (D) would submit
40, I look forward to discussing the consulting opportunities at your offices … we see each other on Tuesday
(A) when (B) during (C) by (D) that
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Directions: Read the texts that follow A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences.
Four answer choices are given below each of the sentences Select the best answer to complete the text Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet
Question 41-43 refer to the following passage
Ms Monica Eisenman
555 King Street
Auckland
New Zealand
Dear Ms Eisenman:
I am 41 to confirm our offer of part-time employment at Western Enterprises In your role
41, (A) pleased (B) pleasing (C) pleasant (D) pleasure
as research assistant, you will report to Dr Emma Walton, who will keep you informed of your specific duties and projects Because you will be working with confidential information, you will be expected to 42 _ the enclosed employee code-of-ethics agreement.
42, (A) follow (B) advise (C) imagine (D) require
As we discussed, you will be paid twice a month 43 _ the company’s normal payroll
schedule As
43, (A) accords (B) according (C) according to (D) accordance with
an hourly employee working fewer than twenty hours per week, you will not be eligible to receive paid holidays, paid time off for illness or vacation, or other employee benefits Your employment status will be reviewed in six months.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me Otherwise, please sign and return one copy of this letter You may keep the second copy for your files We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Christopher Webster
Christopher Webster
Human Resources
Enclosures
Question 44-46 refer to the following passage
Dear Katharine,
Thank you for taking the time to get together with us yesterday Everyone on our team felt that it was a 44 meeting We have a better understanding of your project’s needs now, and
44, (A) product (B) produce (C) productive (D) producing
we’ve started looking at ways to adapt our software to 45 your requirements While the
basic function of the software is well suited to the project overall, as discussed, we will explore
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As agreed, let’s set up a meeting for the week of November 26 by 46 time our engineers
will be able to outline their approaches to your departmental needs, and we’ll have the
information we need to put together a contract.
In the meantime, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Regards,
Ujjwal
Question 47-49 refer to the following passage
There are two companies 47 to be selected as the builders of the new international terminal
at Singapore Airport in Changi 48_ have been given approval to begin feasibility studies for
the project The State Board for Project Evaluation has selected Great Britain’s Dar Handash and Germany’s Dywidag Euromill to conduct the studies Pending the completion of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore’s financial analysis of the project, a decision could 49
49, (A) be reached (B) reach (C) be reaching (D) reaches
as early as September.
Question 50-52 refer to the following passage
A French cosmetics giant announced that it has 50 for a license to construct a $7.5 million
50, (A) come (B) demanded (C) applied (D) considered
cosmetics factory in the Dietaka Industrial Park in Cong Tum The factory will be similar in design to one they built five years 51 _ outside Malacca in Malaysia The completely
foreign- owned enterprise will produce skin care products, cosmetics and perfume According
to a study done by the company, 75% of the 52 materials will be sourced
locally and the plant will employ up to 450 workers from Cong Tum and neighboring Qui Nhon and Play Cu The new Vietnamese factory is expected to enjoy sale totaling $2 million dollars within the first year, with an additional million the year after.
PART III
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articles, letters, and advertisements Each text is followed by several questions Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet
Questions 53 through 56 refer to the following letter.
New Students!
Welcome to Blue Oak High School!
Congratulation 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 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 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 to see for yourself!
The gymnasium is easy to find Just go to 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.
53, 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
54, 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
55, Who is Tim Grimley?
(A) A teacher speaking at the orientation
(B) A former student from the school
(C) The school’s principle
(D) The surprise guest at this year’s orientation
56, 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
Questions 57 through 59 refer to the following letter.
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Dear Customers,
Beginning next month, we will no longer be accepting Orange Cat Coffee Coupons The recent increasing price of coffee beans has made it difficult to keep both the everyday low prices that our customers have come to expect and the high quality of our drinks We have decided not to raise prices Instead we will do away with the coupon system We will continue to accept coupons until the end of the month.
Thank you for choosing The Orange Cat.
Sincerely,
The Management
57, What is the name of the coffee shop?
(A) The Valued Customer
(B) The London Coffee Shop
(C) The Orange Cat
(D) The Open Letter
58, What does the coffee shop plan to stop using?
(A) Coffee
(B) Coffee coupons
(C) Coffee beans
(D) Low prices
59, Coupons will continue to be accepted until when?
(A) The end of this month
(B) The end of next month
(C) The beginning of this month
(D) The end of the year
Questions 60 through 62 refer to the following advertisement.
Hey Now!!
Are you looking for something fun to do on your weekends? My name is Andy and I’m the captain of the River Valley Chipmunks We are a co-ed basketball team that is looking for new players.
We practice three times a week at the university gym, and play against other teams on Saturday afternoons We have players of all ages, but you must be over 18 We don’t care how tall you are We just like to have fun.
If you like basketball and have time in the evenings and on weekends, come check us out Become an RV Chipmunk!
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(A) Andy
(B) The River Valley Chipmunks
(C) The University Gym
(D) Check Us Out
61, According to the advertisement, which person would probably NOT be accepted as a member of the team?
(A) A man
(B) A woman
(C) A short person
(D) A 17-year-lod girl
62, What two conditions should you meet to become an RV Chipmunk?
(A) Like basketball and have time in the evenings and on weekends
(B) Like baseball and have time in the evenings and on weekends
(C) Like basketball and go River Valley High School
(D) Like baseball and have time to practice during the week
Questions 63 through 65 refer to the following letter.
From Professor Henry Yaleson
Here is an update on the courses that will be offered by the Science Department next semester First of all, Science 114 – The Planets in Our Solar System has been cancelled because of low registration Instead of Science 114, we will offer Science 115 – The Living Earth We will also offer Biology 227 – The Study of Earthworms, Biology 190 – Whales of the Pacific and Human Anatomy 101 – Bones of the Human Body.
Have a great new semester.
Prof Yaleson
63, Professor Yaleson works in which university department?
(A) The Earth Department
(B) The Life Department
(C) The Science Department
(D) The Biology Department
64, Science 114 was cancelled for what reason?
(A) Low registration
(B) The professor is sick
(C) The university will close down
(D) They have too many courses
65, What is Human Anatomy 101 about?
(A) Whales
(B) The study of earthworms
(C) The planets in the solar system
(D) The bones of the human body
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King’s Department Store
Attention: Valued Customers
We’re moving to our new, more luxurious downtown location next month! To avoid the high cost of moving our products, we’re having a SPECIAL SALE!
5th floor All books and toys are 60% off.
4th floor Furniture, tools, and hardware at up to 70% off.
3rd floor Women’s and girls’ clothing at 40% off (excluding swimwear)
2nd floor Men’s and boys’ clothing at 40% off (excluding swimwear)
1st floor Up to 75% off all canned and dry goods in the supermarket.
66, Where can you buy a sofa?
(A) On the fourth floor
(B) On the fifth floor
(C) On the first floor
(D) On the second floor
67, Where should Peter and his father go to buy new clothes?
(A) To the fifth floor
(B) To the fourth floor
(C) To the third floor
(D) To the second floor
68, Where should Jack go to buy a new dictionary for English class?
(A) To the fifth floor
(B) To the fourth floor
(C) To the third floor
(D) To the second floor
69, Why is the store having a special sale?
(A) The floors were rearranged
(B) The store will be relocating
(C) The store rooms are full
(D) It is closing down
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Come and say good-bye!
Please join Murray Jones
in a celebration of his retirement after 40 years with the GY Camera Company
Place: Castle Restaurant Date: March 10 Time: 6:00 P.M.
Kindly RSVP (Lynn Mickleson, Office Manager, 555-7643)
By March 1.
We hope to see you there!
70, Who is Murray Jones?
(A) The office manager
(B) A company employee
(C) A restaurant owner
(D) A photographer
71, What is the party for?
(A) A birthday
(B) A retirement
(C) An anniversary
(D) A new employee
72, When is the event?
(A) Tomorrow
(B) On March 1
(C) On March 10
(D) In 40 years
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