PRACTICE TEST 1 - ONLINE
PART I: PICTURE DESCRIPTION
PART II: INCOMPLETE SENTENCES
1. After speeding to the airport and sprinting across the terminal, the Parclo Corp. executives
arrived just ............. time to catch their flight. A. on B. at C. in D. below
2. Employers............ in obtaining information concerning grants for technician certification may
contact us at the e-mail address below. A. interested B. listed C. hopeful D. enclosed
3. As the sales seminar ran longer than we expected, we had only a ............. period of time to brief the potential clients. A. some B. few C. short D. much
4. Monarch Co. is a prominent food manufacturer that is.............around the world for its high- quality ingredients. A. recognizes B. recognizing C. recognized D. Recognize
5. .............. heavy rain, this afternoon's baseball game has been rescheduled for Friday. A. Due to B. Because C. As D. Despite
6. Janet was understandably quite nervous, never ....... spoken in front of such a large crowd before. A has B. had C. have D. having
7. Ms. Mertenson will be unavailable next week ............. you have made a previous appointment. A. until B. unless C. except D. so
8. He tries hard, but I......... don't think he is doing a good job A. very B. really C. almost D. exceptionally
9. Any employees who ........... not attended the seminar on sensitivity in the workplace
should do so before the end of the month. A. has B. have C. are having D. having
10. When we ........... the door, he was working on a computer. A. open B. was opening C. have opened D. opened
11. As ………… as I am offered the job, I’m going to apply for my visa.
A. soon B. often C. usually D. early
12. Evelyn Nguyen …………….. a promotion last week that she had to refuse for medical reasons.
A. having been offered B. offered C. was offered D. being offered
13. Our sales team hasn’t exceeded its annual goal ………….. 1999.
A. before B. since C. until D. after
14. We’ve ……………Dr. Francis Banks to speak about business ethics at the workshop.
A. to invite B. inviting C. invite D. invited
15. In the interview, the director asked me several questions about my …………..
A. designations B. resume C. entrepreneur D. recognition
16. The documentation for the accountant’s financial audit was …………….
A. absolute B. incomplete C. unreserved D. nervous
17. Tatiana and I …………… to see the new documentary film about the effects of
industrialization on Chinese agriculture next Friday.
A. am going B. will going C. are going D. have been going
18. While the consultant’s advice helped cut unnecessary spending from the budget, it
……………cut some valuable and necessary items, and should be carefully reviewed.
A. further B. neither C. similarly D. also
19. …………….. never seems to be a shortage of bright and qualified applicants for entry level
positions with our company; it is always hard to choose just one.
A. There B. It C. They D. Because
20. The company’s ………….. for increasing the number of repeat customers has backfired, as
many customers are put off by the aggressive marketing.
A. market B. revenue C. purchase D. strategy
PART III: INCOMPLETE TEXTS TEXT 1 From: Finance Re: Taxes
It has been brought to our attention that you have been charged incorrectly for taxes over the last
five months. We apologize sincerely because this is ........... to an error in our office. We were going 1. A. due B. owed C. indebted D. resulted
through some personnel changes when you joined the company, and unfortunately some
incorrect data was entered into our database. We have just realized that you have been charged
for a higher tax bracket than you should have been. We are making ............to rectify the situation 2. A. affords B. results C. designs D. efforts
immediately, and in your next paycheck you will notice that less tax has been subtracted than in
previous months. You can reclaim the previous extra deductions if you file for a rebate at the end of the financial year TEXT 2
I am writing to inquire about the openings in the help-wanted advertisement that you placed
in the China Times for a marketing department manager at West China Supermarkets. I have
attached my resume and cover letter ............… you to review. 1. A. for B. to C. on D. as
I recently graduated from Shanghai University, with a degree in marketing I've been
involved in retail food sales since I was a child. I...................work at my parents' 2. A. am used B. am used to C. use to D. used to
fruit stand, where I first became familiar with the food industry. I hope that my working
experience and education can be of use to West China Supermarkets. I look forward to
meeting with you to discuss how I can contribute to your organization's success in this expanding market. Best Regards, TEXT 3
Top Researcher to Speak on Solar Power
At the National Conference on Renewable Energy in Atlanta next month, Sunbeam
Resources' top researcher, Dr. Robert Flack, will............ about recent technological developments in 1. A. note B. speak C. say D. express
solar power. To provide the most up-to-date information to consumers, he has......................his
2. A. multiplied B. condensed C. minimized D. decreased
research data into a two-hours Presentation. He will explain how solar energy can help
preserve the global environment, and why people should convert to it. The conference will
take place at the Sunseeker Hotel on Saturday, November 17. Online registrations are being
accepted at www.nrce.org until the November 15.
PART IV: READING COMPREHENSION – SINGGLE PASSAGE READING 1
Patak - Isn't your home worth it?
In business for four generations, Patak is renowned for its high quality, its vast knowledge of
hand-knotted carpets, and its excellent customer relations. We deal only in genuine oriental and
Persian carpets and rugs of the highest quality, with detail, workmanship, value, and hand-made
beauty that machine-made imitations simply cannot match. All of our carpets are 100%
handmade and take months or years to complete because the knots are hand-tied to a density of
400 per square inch! Our collection consists of the finest quality rugs made by Pakistani master
weavers who have passed down the skill from generation to generation for centuries.
They are made of the highest-quality materials: 100% New Zealand wool with highlights of
silk. Isn't your home worth that kind of quality? Shop conveniently online at our website and
search through a huge selection of hand-picked oriental carpets and rugs we have in stock! With
this much selection, we're confident you will find the carpet that's right for your home. All prices
include international door-to-door delivery, which can take as little as three days! Stop by and
browse. You'll be glad you did.
1. What products does this company offer?
A. Machine-made Persian rugs and carpets B. New Zealand wool pile C. Handmade rugs and carpets D. Weaving machines
2. How can potential customers view their products?
A. At their showroom in Pakistan B. On the Internet
C. At their workshops in New Zealand
D. In their mail-order catalog
3. Why do these rugs and carpets take so long to make according to the ad?
A. The materials are imported from New Zealand.
B. The carpets are sent from Pakistan.
C. The process involves a high degree of detail.
D. There are only a few skilled craftsmen who work on them READING 2
DO YOU DRINK TOO MUCH COFFEE
How much coffee is too much? Most doctor say one cup a day is more than enough.
However, most people who work in offices drink two or more cups a day. Many drink coffee
during breaks, at lunch, and on the way to and from work. On the other hand, most people
don't drink enough water. This is especially a
problem for coffee drinkers. When people
drink coffee, they don't drink water. Most doctors agree that everyone should drink at least
eight glasses of water every day.
1. How much coffee should people drink a day? A. Two or more cup B. At least three cups C. More than one cup D. One cup or less
2. The word “especially” is closest to A. particularly B. hardly C. only D. never
3. How much water should people drink everyday
A. No more than two glasses
B. One glass for every cup of coffee C. Eight or more glasses D. Less than four glasses READING 3
AUSTRALIAN PULP AND PAPER WEEK
The 10th annual pulp and paper week is taking place next month from March 5-10th at the
Sydney Seas Inn. This is an excellent networking opportunity for executives in the pulp and
paper industry. Participants from around the world are invited to join in the fair and learn
more about the direction of Oceania's pulp mills and the future of the paper industry as a
whole. This year a special session on recycling will be held in addition to the regular paper
and packaging sessions. The Pulp and Paper Brunch is always the most popular event of the
fair. This year, keynote speakers at Friday's luncheon (1:00 P.M.) include Martha Evans,
chairperson from the National P&P Committee; and John Lopez, former President of the
Sydney Paper Factory. Online registration available now. Click here. For information about
accommodations at the Sydney Seas Inn or other local hotels, call 1-800-345-9900. Members
of the community are invited to come out to free events including the family picnic (Saturday
afternoon) and the children's paper festival (Sunday-all day). For a complete schedule of
events visit www.auspaperweek.org. We have room for a few more sponsors for this year's event.
Please contact Amy Witherspoon, (awitherspoon#paperweek.com) for more details.
1. What is being advertised? A. A charity brunch B. A new newspaper C. A yearly fair D. A stationary store
2. Which is NOT provided in the ad?
A. The website address for the Sydney Seas Inn
B. The names and titles of the main speakers
C. A partial schedule of this year's events
D. A contact number for alternate accommodations
3. Who is most likely to participate in this event?
A. Adventure-seeking teens B. Young children from Sydney
C. Owners of pulp and paper mills
D. Environmentalists from Oceania
PART 5: READING COMPREHENSION – DOUBLE PASSAGES READING 1 May 15 Dear Mr. Jenson
We appreciate your registration to become a member of our health club. We know that you have
many options to choose when you pursue physical fitness, and we truly thank you for choosing
us. Therefore, we assured that our staff will make every effort to satisfy you with our facilities.
We will provide free weekly OK Health ,
newsletter training tips, and nutrition programs. The
OK Health newsletter will provide you with a lot of useful information, including a weight loss
program designed to fit your lifestyle and specific menus for a diet.
We enclosed a complimentary ticket to invite you to our highly-effective personal training for a
month. Please come and achieve maximum results in minimum time. Thank you again for choosing us. Sincerely, Rod Wood Sales Manager OK Health Center
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The group exercise room is under construction. We regret any inconvenience; group exercise is
expected to reopen next Monday.
Visit our center website at www.okhealthcenter.com for detailed diet information.
* Tue.- Thur. 9:00a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
* Fri.- Sat. 10:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
* Sun. 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
138 South Elm St. Toronto 03 L5K3N7 416-555-3947
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1. Why did Rod Wood send a ticket to Mr. Jenson?
A. To offer help to achieve personal goals for well-being
B. To introduce a new powerful training program C. To thank the new member
D. To provide nutrition information
2. What services does the OK Health Center NOT provide for its members?
A. Free OK Health newsletter
B. A discount on health products C. Effective training tips D. Nutrition programs
3. What facility is currently closed?
A. The childcare facility B. The production shop C. The fitness room D. The group exercise room
4. What information is NOT listed on the ticket?
A. The Center’s address and name B. The hours of operation
C. Details about available personal training hours
D. The Center’s telephone number READING 2
Allowable Business Expenses Travel
For reimbursable and non-reimbursable expenses related to travel, including transportation,
lodging, meals (in travel status), etc., see separate Travel Policy. Business Meals
We will reimburse a business meal expense when it is deemed to be necessary, reasonable, and
appropriate by a supervisor. We will reimburse meals only when they are an essential part of a
business meeting or activity, not when they are a matter of personal convenience. You must
submit the original itemized receipt and include the provider’s name and date, the name(s) of
any other person included on the bill, and the purpose of the meeting; this information may be
attached to the bill on another sheet of paper as necessary. Employee Morale
Many expenses for employee recognition and morale activities can be reimbursed. This includes
food and related expenses for events such as birthdays, holiday parties, births, and farewell
parties. Receipts must be submitted along with an explanation of the purchases for such events.
If a receipt includes both personal and work-related expenses, the work-related expenses should
be circled and a separate page attached, which totals and explains the reimbursable expenses.
Receipts must be submitted within 30 days of the purchase. Most personal gifts, such as farewell
gifts, shower gifts, or birthday gifts are not allowable expenses; the members of a department
must purchase gifts for fellow employees out of pocket. The company, however, will reimburse
for the purchase of a condolence gift or get well-soon gift for a coworker, in the case of a family
death or personal hospitalization. Telephone Calls
Long distance phone charges on a personal home phone or cellular phone for business purposes
can be reimbursed. A copy of the bill showing the charges must be attached along with an
explanation of the business purpose of any call.
Conference/Registration Fees
The company will reimburse employees for the registration fees of any approved conference or professional meeting. SUPER Z MARKET 111 Main Street San Antonio, TX 78789
*********************************************** 10/20/09 8:53:08pm Your Cashier: Adrian CASH TRANSACTION
*********************************************** Party hats 3#3.99ea 11.97 T Eggs $1.99 Milk $4.99 Bread $2.29
Bakery Cake (15 servings) $29.95 Plates 3#2.50ea 7.50 T Cups 2#4.00ea 8.00 T Soda Pop Variety Pack 2#7.50ea 15.00 TAX $2.25 Balance $73.94 Cash Tendered $75.00 Change $1.06 TOTAL ITEMS SOLD 14
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1. What is important about the date November 19, 2009 in this situation?
A. November 19, 2009 is the day of the party
B. November 19, 2009 is the day the new reimbursement policy goes into effect.
C. November 19, 2009 is the day he made the purchase.
D. November 19, 2009 is the last day he can turn in his receipt.
2. Where should he write the total price of the items purchased for the work party?
A. at the bottom of the receipt B. at the top of the receipt
C. in the margin of the receipt
D. on a different sheet of paper
3. Under the company expense reimbursement policy, which of the following can’t be reimbursed?
A. an unexplained long-distance call B. an approved business lunch
C. a conference registration fee
D. a bouquet of flowers for a worker in the hospital
4. Which of the following does not need to be provided for an employee to be reimbursed for a business meal?
A. the reason for the meeting B. an itemized bill
C. the names of all people at the meal D. a supervisor’s signature