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UNIT 3
PART 1: INCOMPLETE SENTENCES
Directions: Read the sentences on the following pages. You will find a word or phrase missing in some
of the sentences. Below each of the sentences, four answer choices are given. Select the most appropriate
answer to complete the sentences. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.
1. The personnel of ABC Enterprises are in the process of ………….a new set of
handbooks for recently-hired employees. A. establish B. establishes C. established D. establishing
2. There never seems …………… a shortage of bright and qualified applicants for entry
level positions with our company; it is always hard to choose just one. A. to be B. been C. be D. being
3. The August report details how the company can focus more energy on ………. a quality
product, and less on soliciting new clients. A. providing B. provider C. to provide D. provision
4. Emily used …………..late every night, but now that she is more familiar with the new
software, she leaves at 5:30 every day. A. working B. work C. works D. to work
5. People sit up to midnight as they want ……………New Year in. A. see B. to see C. seeing D. seen
6. Jane always forces his son ……………….. the housework. A. does B. do C. to do D. doing
7. We ……………….. to inform you that the position has been filled. A. Sorry B. apology C. apologize D. regret Be sorry for sth/ving Apology to sb for sth/ ving
8. Does she remember …………… the report to the secretary last week? A. give B. giving C. to give D. gave
9. It was necessary that she ………….. her father the truth. A. tell B. to tell C. told D. telling
It + be + adj(advised/necessary/desirable....) + that + S +(should) V (should có thể có hoặc không)
10. She ……………. to giving up her project. A. protested B. complained C. suggested D. objected
PART 2: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Directions: Read the texts on the following pages. You will find a word or phrase missing in some of
the sentences. Below each of the sentences, four answer choices are given. Select the most appropriate
answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. Text 1 Mr. Zhang Wei Hua Huan Manufacturing, Inc. 10 Dong Street Kumning City, 650031 1 Yuman Province Republic of China April 23, 2009 Dear Mr. Wei:
I am writing …..…… you that the merchandise that we ordered
1. A. inform B. to inform C. informing D. informed
from you on February 12, reference number 54681, was not delivered until April 17. We
received it a week and a half after our spring sale had ended. My assistant placed several
calls about the order, prior to the spring sale, and was consistently informed that the shipment was on its way.
This was obviously not the case, based on its arrival date. We had anticipated selling five
or six cases of the T-shirts we ordered from your factory. The merchandise is now,
………….., out of season for retail purposes. 2. A. thankfully B. but C. otherwise D. however
I have been informed that your factory underwent some changes in recent months, and I
hope that the transition is now complete and your problems are resolved. Nonetheless, I
cannot be expected ………….. merchandise that was delivered too late for sale. Please
let me know how you would like it returned and credit my account for the full price of
the merchandise as well as the return shipping costs. 3. A. to keep B. keep C. kept D. keeping Text 2 To: All Employees From: Kenneth Mayer Subject: Company Fundraiser
We are organizing a company fundraiser to benefit Habitat for Humanity. We will be
having a silent auction at the Vista Resort on June 1 and we need volunteers to help
organize and ………… the event as well as individuals to seek donations for our silent
auction. This is a great opportunity for many of you to give back to 1. A. running B. run C. to run D. ran
the community. As you know, Habitat does a wonderful job of building and rehabbing
houses that become homes to people who never thought they would be able to afford
one. Items that we would like to see obtained for our silent auction include coupons from
restaurants, beauty salons, and retail shops as well as baskets from artists and
craftspeople. If you have a connection with a possible candidate, please do your best to
convince this party that this is a very worthy cause. There is a sign-up sheet in the
lunchroom and I do hope that I will see many of your names on it. My name is already
there and I plan ……………… a week’s stay at my condo in Florida.
2. A. to donate B. donate C. donated D. donating Thanks for all your help. 2
PART 3: READING COMPREHENSION – SINGLE PASSAGES
Directions: In this part of the test, you will read a selection of single passages, 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. Passage 1
While company layoffs often appear, at first glance, to be the most decisive and effective
method by which a business can save money and recover costs, they provide only a short
term solution to a company’s problems and may prove to be detrimental to a company in
the long-term. The costs of downsizing can sometimes outweigh its benefits. Evidence
repeatedly suggests that layoffs rarely reduce a company’s costs by as much as expected
and that layoffs can significantly reduce a company’s performance. This can often lead to
reduced stock values and insecurity among shareholders.
Employers, looking at salaries as strictly a budget item, may forget that employees are
not merely an expense, but a long-term investment. Wages can be better understood as
payments into an employee’s capital of skill and commitment. The announcement of a
round of layoffs can undermine this important investment. Layoffs not only affect those
low performing employees whose jobs have been cut, but they also create an atmosphere
of uncertainty, which causes others to leave. Layoffs can therefore lead to a reduction in
the quality and productivity of the overall staff.
If a reduction in payroll expenses does not already seem to be eclipsed by the reduction
in performance, also consider the possible affect that this might have on shareholder
morale. Layoffs communicate to the stockholders that a company is in severe crisis.
They can therefore lead to a decline in stock value which often, in turn, compounds the
very problem that the layoffs sought to resolve.
1. What is this article mainly about?
A. the importance of budget analysis
B. the negative effects of downsizing staff
C. the best way for companies to increase stock value
D. the various factors that contribute to shareholder morale
2. According to the article, why does a company lose high-performing workers in a round of layoffs?
A. They are usually the highest paid and therefore the first to be laid off.
B. They often leave voluntarily due to the climate of uncertainty.
C. They usually leave because they are worried about stock value.
D. They become frustrated with their coworkers’ lack of productivity.
3. According to the article, which of the following is least important to the overall success of a business? A. employee commitment B. payroll expenses C. shareholder confidence D. employee skill Passage 2 The Fabrique Boutique is having a 3
Going Out of Business Sale
8:00 A.M. Monday, November 9 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, November 13 116 Harney Road, Minneapolis EVERYTHING MUST GO! Clothing* Purses* Belts
as well as Racks* Fixtures* Showcases
Even Our Mannequins Are for Sale!
All at Prices too Good to Be True!We are closing our doors forever at 8:00 P.M. on
Friday and headed for retirement in Hawaii.
We must liquidate! Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on all our funky, hand-made, one-of-a-kind fashions!
For more information about this HUGE sale, visit our website at
www.fabriqueboutique.com or call 872-8979.
1. What is the purpose of this advertisement?
A. to advertise a business for sale
B. to advertise a seasonal clearance sale
C. to announce the owner’s intention to retire
D. to advertise a liquidation sale
2. What kind of store is this advertisement for?
A. an independent clothing store
B. an electrical fixture store C. a mannequin store D. a retail supply store
3. According to the advertisement, what can people find on the business’s website? A. an online catalog B. a phone number C. information about the sale D. hours of operation
PART 4: READING COMPREHENSION – DOUBLE PASSAGES
Directions: In this part of the test, you will read a selection of double passages, 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.
Read the two emails and answer the questions To: Cathy Lowman From: Ryan Floyd Subject: Moving Date: March 9
Hello! I was wondering if you might make a suggestion on where to look for housing.
My wife and I are relocating to the area in the next month for my job. I will be looking at
a data center located in the eastern end of White Waterfall but shouldn’t have to travel
there more than a couple times a week. The other days, I will be working from home.
I have an 8-year-old daughter and am concerned about her safety, schooling, and the
availability of friends for her in the area. It would be nice if she had a school that was
fairly close by and had an adequate number of students for her to meet and socialize with.
My boss lives in Cypress and looked at a couple of places there and in Whitaker. I’m
wondering how isolated Cypress would be for my daughter and where she would go to
school, as there was no public school listed there. Are there many children close by, and 4
where would she attend school? Would White Waterfall be a better choice given what we
are looking for, and if so, what areas would be good for a family with a child that age
with a good school and safe neighborhood?
Any help or suggestions would be great as I am totally unfamiliar with White Waterfall. Thank you, Ryan Floyd
*********************************************** To: Ryan Floyd From: Cathy Lowman Subject: Moving Date: March 10 Dear Mr. Floyd,
I have lived in Briton since 1990. I don’t have children, but I know that the schools here
are excellent. My nieces and nephews all go to District 4 schools.
I graduated from Ellen Woods School District 21 twenty years ago. I personally didn’t
like the place as it wasn’t diversified. Coming from District 5, I had a bit of culture shock.
District 4 offers some of the best education. It’s also close to anything you may need.
There are good restaurants on the eastern end along with all the shopping you need.
There are also lots of parks, and it is quick to drive to Chicago for more cultural activities.
White Waterfall is a very nice place to live. I don’t know what offerings they have in
White Waterfall for high-speed Internet, though. I don’t even know who is their main
phone or cable carrier. Still, it is a gorgeous area, although I know little to nothing about the schools. Good luck on your move! Cathy Lowman
1. What does Mr. Floyd plan to do? A. Look for a new job B. Go back to school C. Buy a house D. Move to White Waterfall
2. According to Mr. Floyd’s e-mail, who lives in Cypress? A. Mr. Floyd’s daughter B. Mr. Floyd’s boss C. Cathy Lowman D. Ms. Lowman’s niece
3. According to Mr. Lowman’s e-mail, which district has better schools? A. District 4 B. District 5 C. District 21 D. District 24
4. What is NOT true about Ms. Lowman?
A. She went to school in District 4 B. She has nephews C. She lives in Briton
D. She has a good impression of the White Waterfall area 5