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There are 40 questions in this part
Direction: In each question, you will find a word or phrase missing Four answer choices are given below each sentence You must choose the best answer to complete the sentence Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your ANSWER SHEET
Question 1: Ms Jones left a message to the portal service department so that they could notify
……… when the package arrived
Question 2: Conference delegates arriving from London or Rome can go directly to their hotel
……… by train or by bus
Question 3: While Steve was washing his car, he ……… some dents in the doors
A discovered B is discovering C was discovering D has discovered
Question 4: Some families ……… the same products since their companies were founded
A are making B have been making C were making D has made
Question 5: ……… what to do, he just waited until his father arrived
A Know not B Not know C Not knowing D No knowing
Question 6: Although I was angry, I could not help ……… at his excuse
Question 7: Upon arrival at the conference all guests were given ……… instructions on how to proceed in the case of an emergency
A specific B specifics C specify D specifying
Question 8: I was really ……… when I saw you I had thought you were on holiday
A surprising B surprised C surprise D surprises
Question 9: Our pricing policy ……… made sense, and the director would like to restructure it
Question 10: Either the bus driver or the motorcycle rider ……… responsible for the accident last night
Question 11: ……… the order was placed after Friday afternoon, the delivery will be delayed an additional two days
Question 12: It was ……… nice photograph that she had it framed and hung it on her wall
Question 13: Scientists believe that very soon we ……… to live in space
Question 14: His first big break in journalism came when he was ……… to writing obituaries for the local newspaper
A had been promoted B promoting C promotion D promoted
Question 15: We believe that our company has a solid record of success; we have shown a profit every year ……… we began this company
A since B while C when D from
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A lowest B fewest C badest D terriblest
Question 17: Do you know the people ……… car broke down on the way to the airport
yesterday?
A whose B who C that D which
Question 18: The sales manager has chosen to keep prices low ……… competitive
A staying B for stay C has stayed D to stay
Question 19: His father ……… a lawyer, but now he’s a politician
A is used to be B was used to be C use to be D used to be
Question 20: The question we are debating is ……… we can expand our research department to meet our needs
Question 21: They have certainly studied ……… to pass the test
A hard enough B hardly enough C enough hard D enough hardly
Question 22: Accounting is so ……… You must check and double check the numbers
A precious B pristine C predictable D precise
Question 23: He has two dogs: one is from England, and ……… is from Germany
Question 24: The pictures, ……… by a professional photographer, are going to be on display
A taken B which taken C were taken D was taken
Question 25: A good employer understands that happy employees are far more likely to remain
……… to the company
Question 26: I am not sure how ……… it is from here to the capital
Question 27: Eleanor Whitman, ……… was a layer in a local firm, learned that an international corporation was purchasing community property
Question 28: He is convinced that the team from his country ………… … the next World Cup
A has won B will have won C will win D would win
Question 29: He is trying his best now He wants ……… the exam again
A to not fail B not to fail C to fail not D failing not
Question 30: Last week, John ……… an award for his community service
A gave B was gave C was given D had been given
Question 31: Job descriptions allow both prospective and current employees ……… what is expected of them
A to know B and know C knowledge of D knowing
Question 32: What was the ……… of inviting the media to last week’s meeting?
A objection B objective C subjective D subject
Question 33: From what I understand, the overtime rate is much ……… at Safe shop than at Super shop
Question 34: Wholesale and ……… sales registered negative growth last month
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A was being observed B was observed C to be observed D observed
Question 36: Trying to do three things at once is a very ……… use of time because none will be done well
A substantial B insubstantial C efficient D inefficient
Question 37: They have decided to scrap the new project because they can’t raise enough ………
A capital B captain C capitol D caption
Question 38: Owing to an increase in on-site accidents, all visitors will be ……… to wear hard hats
A required B registered C restricted D retorted
Question 39: In a report released last month, economists ……… that zero inflation would have both costs and benefits
Question 40: I have been living in this apartment ever since I ……… my house last summer
A sell B have sold C am selling D sold
PART II: INCOMPLETE TEXTS (1.2 marks)
There are 12 questions in this part
Direction: Read the texts below A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences Four answer choices are given below each of these sentences Select the best answer to complete the text Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your ANSWER SHEET
Questions 41- 44 refer to the following notice
IMPORTANT NOTICE All passengers (41) ……… are nationals of countries other than the United States or
Canada must (42) ……… an Immigration Form before arrival in the U.S Fill out one
for each family member
Do not write on the back Write (43)……… English in all capital letters Keep the
form until your departure from the United States Use the white 1-94 form if you have a valid
U.S visa Use the green I-94W form if you hold a passport from one of the 22 countries
participating in the visa-waiver program and do not have a valid U.S visa Use the blue
I-94T form if you are only making an in-transit stop en route to (44) ……… country
All passengers (or one passenger per family) are required to complete a Customs Declaration
Form prior to arrival Complete it in English and in capital letters Be sure to sign your name
on the back of the form
Question 41 A whose B who C which D where
Question 42 A complete B completion C completely D.completeness
Question 43 A with B by C in D.from
Question 44 A other B the other C the another D another
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Over the last few months, we have received (45) ……… letters from readers,
asking us where they can buy some of the items that have been on display in the
background of a number of our fashion features It almost seems that the furnishings and
decorative items from those photo shoots have (46) ……… interest than the
clothes themselves For this reason, you will notice that, starting on page 78 of this
month’s edition, we have introduced a new feature entitled “Where can I buy…?” This
new section will appear immediately after our main fashion photo feature each month
We will be listing the designers and manufacturers for just about everything you can see
in each photo, and we will be giving you the numbers and websites you need to find out
more Many of these items will be made available at a (47) ……… to magazine
subscribers All the more reason to take out a subscription!
Take a (48) ……… and let us know what you think
Question 45 A much B a lot of C a number D lots
Question 46 A aroused more B aroused C provoked D made
Question 47 A bargain B price off C major retailer D discount
Questions 49 through 52 refer to the following letter
To: Fiona Kim
From: Baljit Singh
Subject: Urgent Business
Ms Kim:
I wish you to present yourself at my office at 9:00 a.m tomorrow It has been (49) …… …… to my attention by various members of staff that you have not been acting in a very cooperative manner of late, and I feel we need to meet to discuss the (50) ………… I was very surprised to hear this, and although I have been ignoring it, hoping that this was a temporary matter, it has been going on long enough that I think we need to talk
I will not go into (51) ……… in this demo, but needless to say we will be discussing three
major incidents which have caused us to lose important contracts I have not yet decided what will happen to your position at this company; it depends rather on the outcome of our meeting tomorrow and the outcome of a second meeting that I will have with both of your (52) ………… tomorrow afternoon
Question 49 A made B presented C brought D held
Question 50 A circumstance B situation C development D event
Question 51 A details B information C carefully D in detail
Question 52 A watchers B foreman C leaders D supervisors
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There are 48 questions in this part
Directions: In this part of the test, you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper
articles, letters and advertisements Each text is followed by several questions Choose the correct
answer to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet
Questions 53 through 55 refer to the following advertisement
Christmas Gift Wrap
In celebration of the coming holiday gift-giving season, we are pleased to announce the following
special offer Beginning December 1st, all mall customers spending at least $50 at any store are
eligible for free gift wrapping during this holiday season Just bring your gifts and sales receipts to
the fourth floor of Clifford’s Family Mall, and we will wrap your gifts free of charge This free
offer is only available during weekdays A small fee will be charged for gift wrapping on
weekends Please, only three packages per customer, per day No packages over fifty pounds
Offer expires December 24th
Question 53: When is the free gift wrapping offer valid?
C Weekdays only D On packages over fifty pounds
Question 54: How many gifts per customer can be wrapped each day?
Question 55: When does it offer end?
A During the holiday season B On December 1st
Questions 56 through 58 refer to the following memo
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
Question 56: Who is this memo directed at?
A Teachers B Students
Question 57: 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
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A Stop giving exams
B Give more difficult exams
C Teach students about honesty
D Take away their cell phones before each exam
Questions 59 through 61 refer to the following advertisement
Question 59: What part of the car needs repair?
Question 60: What form of payment does the seller want?
A Credit card B Personal check C Money order D Cash
Question 61: When could an interested buyer call?
C Thursdaymorning D Saturday night
Questions 62 through 64 refer to the following notice
Wanted: talented singers and musicians
We plan to start a band that will receive a recording contract from a major record
label Successful band member will share an all-expenses paid apartment in Los
Angeles We are looking for five people All types of music and all kinds of
instruments You must be of near professional standard NO beginners, please
Experience performing live preferred
Audition: June 23nd, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m Greenwich Continuing Education Center,
Small Auditorium
Call 207-980-8887 to register for an audition Deadline: June 20th
Question 62: Who is this notice for?
A People with musical abilities
B People who want to go to a concert
C People who want to continue studying at the Continuing Education Center
D Teenagers
FOR SALE
1986 Celebrity Eurosport
Low mileage and one careful previous owner
Don’t miss this one! Classic F-platform Has original doors and GM/Delco stereo! New exhaust, shocks, tires, and brakes
All replaced within last 6 months Need a paint touch-up and some
minor repair work on fenders, rear bumper, and engine Seat covers
and Ziggy window shade included Reliable transportation for a student, or as a second car $400 or best offer Cash only please
Call Randy, 398-3412, weekdays before 5 p.m
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A In a free apartment B In New York
C Greenwich Continuing Education Center D It does not say
Question 64: How can candidates apply for the audition?
A They must call a special phone number B They should send an email
C They must send a fax D They have to send a text message
Questions 65 through 68 refer to the following short article
Science Life Weekly: A review of the New Scientist Seminar
Many different topics were being discussed at the New Scientist Seminar held last Saturday at the Royal Port Convention Center in Centerville This international seminar, held annually, provides a chance for some of the world’s top scientists to present new ideas and research Dr Thomas Avery, a leading expert in the field of medical ethics, gave the most interesting presentation called, “What if people were eaten by cows?” The main idea was about how we would feel if we were kept in a small field all our lives and then used for food The presentation was humorous, but it also made people think about how we treat the animals that we eat Dr Avery said, “I was given an invitation only last week, so I had little time to prepare.” However, everyone agreed that it was the best presentation of the day People came from all over the world
to attend this year’s seminar One professor from India said, “I have been coming to these seminars for twenty years This is the best one ever.” Next year’s seminar will be held in Beijing This will be the first time that the seminar has been held in Asia
Question 65: Where was the New Scientist Seminar held?
A India B A field of cows C Centerville D Saturday
Question 66: When did Dr Avery receive his invitation?
A Last week B Last weekend C Last month D Last year
Question 67: Dr Avery is an expert in which field?
A A field of cows B Medical ethics C India D Food
Question 68: Where will the next seminar take place?
C Beijing D It has not been decided
Questions 69 through 72 refer to the following letter
Debbie’s Restaurant Seminole Recreation
Supply, Inc
5243 Milford Drive Western Avenue Suite 2B
Westmere, TX 44770 Colony Business Park
Houston, TX 45684
Dear Debbie’s Manager:
Generally, when I find myself sitting down to write a letter to a business, it is to complain
about a poor product or service This time, however, I have the pleasure of writing to commend
all those at your restaurant for a job well done
Last Wednesday evening, I was suddenly asked by my company to treat a group of
prospective clients to dinner Though I had never eaten at Debbie’s before, I had always heard
good things about your restaurant, and thus decided to give it a try To my pleasant surprise,
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was prompt and impeccably polite I was particularly impressed with the patience and
friendliness shown by one waitress–Julie, I believe her name was My guests were seven
business people from Asia making their first trip to our country As it was their first time in an
American restaurant, they required some extra time and assistance to make their meal
selections Julie was very pleasant and helpful, carefully explaining the items on the menu and
making appropriate suggestions
So, thank you for a very pleasant dining experience I will certainly be bringing future
clients to your establishment
Sincerely,
Rodrigo C Mendez
International Account Manager
Question 69: What aspects of his experience at Debbie’s did Rodrigo Mendez NOT mention?
A The cleanliness of the restaurant B The cost of the food
C The performance of an employee D The quality of the food
Question 70: Why did Rodrigo Mendez decide to take his guests to Debbie’s?
A International foods are served there B It is near his office
C His guests wished to go there D He had heard it was good
Question 71: What is the purpose of the letter?
A To complain about service B To praise the restaurant
C To recommend Debbie’s D To confirm a reservation
Question 72: What is true of the people Rodrigo Mendez treated to dinner at Debbie’s?
A They were European businessmen
B They are good friends of his
C They are employees of Seminole Recreation Supply, Inc
D They were unfamiliar with American restaurants
Questions 73 through 76 refer to the following letter
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 9a.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 schedules or 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 see yourself!
The gymnasium is easy to find Just go 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
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C Their ID cards and class schedules D Their schoolbooks
Question 74: Where is the orientation going to be?
A At Tim Grimley’s house B In the cafeteria
Question 75: 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
Question 76: 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 77 through 80 refer to the following advice
Tips for shopping through the mail Every year, thousands of people successfully order goods from mail order catalogs However,
some more unfortunate individuals find that the goods they ordered look nothing like the
pictures, arrive damaged, or don’t arrive at all Here are some tips to help protect yourself when
you shop through the mail
Before placing you first order, ask around Have your friends or family used this catalog
before? How was their experience? Were they satisfied with the goods and service?
Would they use the company again?
Read all available information, including the return policy Look for companies that offer
a no-questions asked return policy Check whether you will have to pay postage if you
need to return goods
Always include shipping costs and sales tax in the final price when comparing costs In
some cases, the shipping costs can really add up Make sure you know exactly what you
are paying for
How long will you have to wait for your order? If you need something in a hurry,
shopping by mail might not be the best option
Keep records of your orders, including the catalog name, address, telephone number, and
the date that you placed the order Of course, you should also keep track of items ordered,
operator name, and expected date of delivery
If you encounter any problems with a mail-order company, contact a consumer advocacy
group You can easily find telephone numbers for such groups in the telephone directory
or on the internet
Question 77: What should be included in the final price?
A Shipping and insurance costs B Sales tax and insurance
C Return cost and taxes D Sales tax and shipping costs
Question 78: What should a buyer keep record of?
C Operator name D Shipping costs