PART 7_SHORT READINGS
I. NEGATIVE (NOT) QUESTIONS Passage 1
Residents Say "Exciting" Development Not Welcome
Local residents in the town of Brookside gathered last night to protest against plans for a new
fast food restaurant and gas station planned for the east side of town. "We feel it is unsuited
to the neighborhood,” said Mayor Maddie Perrrows. "There is no need or desire for it. It will
mean more traffic problems, more noise, more pollution, and people are worried about the
negative effect on their property values.” More than 200 residents came to the special council
meeting, which didn't end until nearly midnight Friday. Of those who attended, only ten were
in favor of the planned development. They included the landowners and representatives of
The Pine County Business Forum, which is financing the development. Head of the forum, Clark
Debussy, claimed that studies on the 'environmental impact have proven the new
development will have mainly positive affects in the community. "We also expect that these
facilities will attract more people to the area and boost local businesses,” he insisted. However,
the vast majority of residents remain unconvinced. Officials from the fast-food chain could not be reached for comment.
1. What objection do residents NOT make about the proposed development?
(A) House prices will be reduced.
(B) There will be more pollution.
(C) Local restaurants will suffer.
(D) The neighborhood will be noisier.
2. Who is NOT mentioned as being in favor of the development? (A) Environmental researchers
(B) Members of The Pine County Business Forum
(C) The owners of the proposed site
(D) A very small number of local residents pg. 1 Passage 2 TransBank International FAX To: Adam Wong Number: 011-44-2072-9836428 Pages: 4 From: Michelle Bertram Date: Jan 17 Urgent: [ X ] Please reply [ ] For review [ ] Please recycle Dear Mr. Wong:
Thank you for your e-mail expressing interest in our International Savings Account. In
accordance with banking regulations, I must ask you to confirm some personal details before
we can proceed. Please find following an application form UY87, which I would like you to
complete and sign. After you fax this back to me, I will process your application.
I look forward to welcoming you as a customer. Best regards, Mi M c i h c e h l e lle l B e e B r e t r r t a r m m Overseas Account Manager
3. What does the fax NOT ask Mr. Wong to do? (A) Fill out a form (B) Return a document
(C) Provide personal information (D) Make a payment
4. What is NOT indicated about Mr. Wong?
(A) He wishes to open a savings account.
(B) He contacted TransBank International.
(C) He has several overseas bank accounts.
(D) He has not yet completed form UY87. pg. 2 Passage 3 Temporary Cashier THE OWL'S NEST BISTRO Salary: $20 per hour
Location: Augusta, Maine
Job term: Temporary, Full-time Reference: 3459860
Contact: Vernon Marshall, Owner
Are you looking for a busy and varied role? Do you enjoy working in a fun but challenging
environment? The Owl's Nest Bistro is a successful family-owned business. For 25 years, we
have been Maine's biggest seafood and fish restaurant, serving up to 500 customers a day. We
are looking for an experienced cashier. You must be flexible and positive, and you need to have
excellent communication skills. Plus, since we also cater for corporate clients, you must have
an appetite for providing top-quality customer service!
Full training will be given. However, please note that this position is temporary. We expect the position to last six months.
We need someone who is reliable, intelligent, and loves hard work. If you are interested in
applying, email your resume and cover letter, including your current salary, to Vernon
Marshall. Could this be the perfect opportunity for you?
5. What information does this job advertisement NOT include?
(A) The length of the employment
(B) The number of hours per week
(C) The type of person required (D) The job title
6. Which of these personal qualities is NOT mentioned as necessary for the successful applicant?
(A) A willingness to work hard
(B) Previous experience in a similar role (C) A good sense of humor
(D) The ability to relate well to customers pg. 3 Passage 4 From: Eryl.Williams1@FastNet.com To: Lilly.Baker@maybridge.com Subject:
Leadership conference last Tue. Hi Lilly,
I would like to say "many thanks” to you and all the staff for making our conference at the
Maybridge Center such a great success. The event went extremely well, with lots of positive
comments coming in all the time. Many delegates mentioned what a fantastic venue the
Maybridge Center is, with excellent facilities and wonderful catering. All the staff were very
helpful and cheerful, too, which is so nice.
Would you please pass on our thanks to the whole team? I look forward to holding more events in your great facility . Kind regards, Eryl Williams
Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
7. What does Ms. Williams NOT indicate in her e-mail?
(A) It was her first time at the venue.
(B) The Leadership conference was a success.
(C) She hopes to return to the Maybridge Center.
(D) The event took place recently.
8. Which of the following features of the Maybridge Center does NOT receive praise? (A) The food (B) The staff (C) The location (D) The facilities pg. 4 Passage 5
Team Cyclone Hopes to Cycle into the Record Books
Joe Klinsky, Washington
As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations for Cyclone Technologies, four Cyclone staff
will be cycling from San Diego to New York in a marathon 3,100 miles from coast to coast.
They will leave on Friday, June 1 arriving at Cyclone Tower in New York, the group's main
office, thirty days later. The team has chosen to start i
n San Diego as this is where the
original Cyclone Technologies research facility is located. The trip will take the cy ling c team
through 12 states and across the Rocky and Appalachian Mountains.
The team, consisting of coworkers Ron Jackson, John More, Sam Gonzalez, and Brian Clark
hopes to raise S10,000 for Portland Children s
’ Hospital. “Raising money for this great
hospital is a wonderful way for Cyclone Technologies to say thank you to our clients and
the local community here for supporting us over the last 50 years,” commented John
Moore, Sales Manager at the company’s Portland offices. To make a donation, go to www.justgivenow.com/CTech.
9. What does the article NOT mention about the cycle ride? (A) The purpose of the event (B) The cost involved
(C) The number of people taking part
(D) The length of time it will take
10. What is NOT indicated about the participants?
(A) They are employed by Cyclone Technologies.
(B) They have done similar events in the past. (C) They work together.
(D) They are based in Portland. pg. 5 II. NEW FORMAT
TRAVEL & RECREATION 123 Gilmore Street Orange County, CA 48857 November 15 Mr. Peter Kang 3820 Rivervalley Heights Seattle, WA 19387 Dear Mr. Kang,
We at Travel & Recreation thank you for your subscription to our magazine. As you have
been a long time subscriber, I am excited to inform you about our new subscription plan for
our VIP members. -[1]- As a member, you will continue to receive monthly editions of our
magazine and access to our new online e-magazine services. You can simply download a
digital version of the print magazine to any mobile device at no extra cost. -[2]- Furthermore,
you can access background information about our authors, journalists, and guest writers, as
well as detailed information about the locations and places that are covered in the magazine.
In addition, you can access the recipes to the most popular restaurants around the world and,
most exciting of all, we will hold an exclusive competition for our VIP members with a
chance to win a trip for two to Hawaii. - [3] - Our regular subscribers, as well as VIP
members, will have a chance to win a dining experience at 5-star restaurant Bellissimo.
Again, we thank you for your continued support and we hope you enjoy the many changes
we have made to our services as we strive to entertain and educate our loyal subscribers. [4]
Please fill out the application form that is attached to this letter. Please check which
subscription plan you wish to join. If you send in a $100 fee, you will receive the regular
subscription plan. If you send in a $200 fee, you will become a VIP member.
We appreciate your support and hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely, Victoria Adams
1. Why was a letter sent to Mr. Kang?
(A) To remind him to send in his travel journals
(B) To explain about a new subscription plan
(C) To inquire about his travel plans
(D) To determine his qualifications for a position
2. What did Ms. Adams send with the letter? (A) A travel itinerary pg. 6 (B) A new contract (C) An application form (D) A revised schedule
3. In the middle of the first paragraph of the letter, the term "at no extra cost" is closest in meaning to: (A) For a small fee (B) With a donation (C) Quite easily (D) For free
4. In which of the positions marked [1], [2]. [3] and [4] does the following sentence belong?
"Your subscription expires next month, but we invite you to consider joining our VIP membership." (A) [1] (B) [2] (C) [3] (D) [4] pg. 7 III. TYPES OF READING
Directions: Read the texts. You will notice that each text is followed by several questions. For
each question, decide which of the four answer choices: (A), (B), (C), or (D), best answers the
question. Then mark your answer.
Questions 1-2 refer to the following job announcement.
1. What is NOT a stated requirement for the job?
(A) Experience working at a financial institution (as cooperate trainer)
(B) Ability to speak more than one language
(C) Willingness to travel internationally (D) Public speaking skills
2. How long will the job last? (A) Two weeks (B) One month (C) Six months (D) One year pg. 8
Questions 3-7 refer to the following Web page and e- mail. http://www.Hardewickes.co.uk Hardewicke's
The finest musical treasures in London!
Explore and take home some of London’s rich history. The artifacts are a window into the creative
minds that make up London's musical spirit.
Our collection spans musical genres from rock and roll to opera, highlighting England’s great
artistic contributors. The store features artists from the 1800s to rising stars seen on television today.
Click on the links below to view some of our current products. Electronic check-out is available.
Records CDs, Tapes: £10 and up
Songbooks signed first-edition books: 915 and up Apparel: 230 and up
Original artwork: £50 and up Instruments: £100 and up
We have even more in our shop, and the best pieces are often bought before they make it to the
Website! For the full experience, please visit us. From: Sophie Calvert
To: Hardewickes@londonloc.co.uk Re: Mark Peckham Item Date: February 1 To Whom It May Concern:
I have a guitar that was previously owned by Mark Peckham. I found your Web site and thought
that Hardewicke's might be interested in purchasing it for resale. The guitar was custom-made for
Mr. Peckham by his close friend Elizabeth Dangerfield to celebrate the first album. He took it on
tour with him around the country as well as abroad. The guitar was purchased by my father at a
charity auction hosted by Mr. Peckham 20 years ago.
Please let me know what your purchasing procedures are and whether you buy items up front or
take a percentage of the transaction when you resell the item. Thank you, Sophie Calvert
3. What is indicated about Hardewicke's?
(A) It was started by a musician. pg. 9
(B) It plans to host a performance by Mr. Peckham.
(C) It advertises at concerts.
(D) It sells items directly from its Web site.
4. What is the lowest price Ms. Calvert's item would most likely sell for at Hardewicke's? (A) £10 (B) £30 (C) £50 (D) £100
5. What is suggested about Ms. Calvert?
(A) She saw Mr. Peckham perform in England.
(B) She owns an item made by Ms. Dangerfield.
(C) She has previously worked with Hardewicke's.
(D) She would like to make a donation to her Ms. Dangerfield father's factory.
6. What does Ms. Calvert ask about?
(A) The price of an instrument she saw at the
(B) The procedure for renting a concert
(C) The process for selling items to
(D) The history of an item she wants to store space Hardewicke's purchase
7. What is NOT suggested about Hardewicke's?
(A) It has items from many different years.
(B) Its products represent numerous types.
(C) It guarantees the lowest prices on records and songbooks.
(D) It features products from English musician. pg. 10