PART 1 1.
(0.15 point) Physics ... one of my favourite subjects. A. be B. to be * C. is D. are 2.
(0.15 point) Reading books …. me want to fall asleep. A. make * B. makes C. to make D. making 3.
(0.15 point) Services at this hotel ... airport pick-up. *A. include B. includes C. to include D. including 4.
(0.15 point) What I remember about her ... a willingness to negotiate. A. be B. am C. are * D. is 5.
(0.15 point) The recent meeting between the two companies … that a deal is near. A. imply * B. implies C. was implied D. implying 6.
(0.15 point) Half of the annual profit … to paying taxes and insurance fees. A. go * B. goes C. going D. is go 7.
(0.15 point) A variety of methods ... used to obtain information. A. is B. be * C. are D. being
8. (0.15 point) A customer who has called to complain that the product he ordered last month … not yet arrived. A. is B. are * C. has D. have
9. (0.15 point) Salespeople who … their interactions with customers on a case-to-case
basis are more effective than those who stick to the same approach with everyone. * A. handle B. handles C. are handled D. handling
10. (0.15 point) This country is becoming increasingly … on petroleum imported from Russia. A. relied * B. reliant C. reliance D. relying
11. (0.15 point) All employees should be … with the new safety regulations. A. familiarity B. familiarly * C. familiar D. familiarize 12. (0.15 point)
For three years after their purpose, new cars will be repaired at no … charge. A. addition B. adding * C. additional D. additionally
13. (0.15 point) She sings very ………. * A. beautifully B. beauty C. beautiful D. beautify
14. (0.15 point) It’s important to wear … for a job interview. A. profession B. professional C. professor * D. professionally
Questions 15 – 17 refer to the following memo: KEY: 15A, 16A, 17C Part 2: TEXT COMPLETION
We would like to inform you that the employee cafeteria on the second floor will be closed for
(15)_________. These repairs will enable us to provide all of our (16)____ A. renovations A. employees B. renovate B. employers C. renovates C. employment D. renovator D. employ
Questions 18 – 20 refer to the following memo: KEY: 18A, 19A, 20C Office Works 544 Hudson Street Boston, MA 34602
Tel: (617) 555 7664 Fax (617) 555 7670 May 10, 20 Mary Briddock Banqueting Director Wynd’s Garden Hotel Dear Ms. Briddock,
Our company, Office Works, is seeking a place to host a banquet. We will honor our
top employees at this event, which will include dinner followed by speeches and the presentation of awards.
At the same time we plan to celebrate an (18)_________ to our company. We recently A. addition B. additive C. addict D. addiction
purchased the Office Supply Store, and we are now the region’s largest seller of office supplies.
We expect approximately 100 guests. We would like to have our event on
Saturday, August 15th. If no room is available for that date, we could consider having
it on the following Saturday, August 22 . nd
Could you please mail me your latest price list, descriptive brochure, and menus? I
am interested (19)_________ learning more about (20)_________ facilities and services. A. in A. my B. on B. our C. of C.your D. to D. their Thank you,
Questions 21-23 refer to the following article.
21. What is Avery’s occupation? Comedian
22. Who benefits from Avery’s charity performance? Children
23. What does Avery like best about his job? Seeing people smile
Questions 24 – 26 refer to the following form.
24. When must employees record their inventory? Monthly
25. What are the employees responsible for? Taking an inventory of the remaining supplies in their areas
26. Which of the following has several entries on the list? Pens PART 3:
Questions 27 – 29 refer to the following schedule.
27. What kind of event does this reality show try to depict? Real –life competition
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28. How many people participate in this TV show? Ten
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29. How often do participants get voted off the show? Once a week
Questions 30 through 32 are based on the following reading.
30. What does the advertisement claim about the business that is for sale?
It has a reputation for delivering superior service.
31. What is the annual sales? $3.5 million
32. Who is selling the business? A bank
33. How much does each monthly issue cost? Less than $2.00
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34. Why did Miguel Sousa write this letter? He wants to cancel a subscription.
…………………………………………………………………………………………… OFFICE ASSISTANT
Busy architectural firm seeks independent hard worker to be our office assistant.
Responsible for answering phones, making appointments and schedules, maintaining
database, typing letters and documents, and other tasks as needed.
High school diploma required, some college desirable.
Must have knowledge of word processing and database software
Send resumé to Mr. J. Woo, Architect, Modern Designs, Inc., 51 River Street, Middletown, California 94945 Mr. J. Woo Modern Designs, Inc. 51 River Street Middletown, California 94945 Dear Mr.Woo:
I saw your ad in last Sunday's City Times looking for an office assistant. I am well-qualified
for the position you offer. I am very organized and hardworking. I have the computer skills and
educational level you require. I am particularly interested in this position since in the future I
would like to enter your profession. In fact, I am taking a night class at the university now, and
hope to enter as a full-time student after I gain a few years of work experience. I am enclosing
my resume, and you may call my high school if you would like to see a copy of my high
school record. I hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely, Lu Wang 33.
a. According to the ad, what will the new office assistant have to do? Answering phones,
making appointments and schedules, maintaining database, typing letters and
documents, and other tasks as needed.
b. What are the requirements for the job? Knowledge of word processing and database software.
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c. To whom should applicants send the resumeé? Send resume to Mr. J. Woo,
Architect, Modern Designs, Inc.,
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d. Where is the company? 51 River Street, Middletown,
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a. What kind of computer program does Lu Wang know how to use? Word processing
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b. What kind of job does Lu Wang want in the future? Architect
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c. What is Lu Wang doing now? Taking a university class
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d. What has Lu Wang enclosed with her letter? Her resume
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