READING COMPREHENSION – SHORT ANSWERS 1-3
1. What is the name of the basketball team?
2. What is the minimum age of new players?
3. What are two conditions that new players should meet to become members of the team? 4-6 Sale
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4. What are offered free to new customers on the satellite network?
5. How long a commitment must a customer make?
6. In what languages are programs offered? 1 7-10 From: Professor Henry Yaleson
Here is an update on the courses that will be offered by
the Science Department next semester. First of all,
Science 114 - The Planets in Our Solar System has been
cancelled because of low registration. Instead of Science
114, we will offer Science 115 - The Living Earth. We will
also offer Biology 227 - The Study of Earthworms, Biology
190 - Whales of the Pacific and Human Anatomy 101 - Bones of the Human Body. Have a great new semester. Prof. Yaleson
7. Professor Yaleson works in which university department?
8. Science 114 was cancelled for what reason?
9. What is Human Anatomy 101 about?
10. What course will be offered instead of Science 114? 2 11-15 12 Singlewell Road Northfleet, NY 22109 Juan’s Taco Co. 8231 la Junta Way Oxnard, CA 91344 Dear Sirs,
I recently bought three packages of Juan’s taco shells from my local grocery
store. I had bought these to use for my daughter’s 8th birthday party. She loves
tacos, and I promised that she and her friends could have them at her birthday
party. However, when I opened the packers to prepare her birthday meal, I
found every single taco shell in all three packers to be broken. It was too late to
go out to buy new shells, so instead of serving the tacos that I had promised, we
had to order pizza. My daughter was terrible upset, and her birthday party was
ruined. I would like to receive a full refund of the money I paid for the broken shells. Sincerely, Mark Martin Juan’s Taco Co. 8231 La Junta Way Oxnard, CA 91344 Dear Mr. Martin,
We just received your complaint about your last purchase of taco shells.
According to your complaint, you bought packages of our shells from your
local grocery store to use for your daughter’s birthday party. As you noted, the
shells were broken in the package, effectively ruining your dinner plans for this
special occasion. We are very sorry about this problem, and we would like to
make it up to you. Enclosed is a refund for the packages you bought, as well as
coupons for $10 of products from Juan’s Taco Co. You can use these coupons
to buy more taco shells or any of our other taco products, including salsa and
tortillas. You are a valued customer and we hope you will accept our apology. Sincerely, John Smith Customer Service Manager
11. Why did Mark Martin buy taco shells at the local store?
12. What did Martin’s daughter eat for her birthday?
13. How many tacos did Mark Martin buy?
14. What is enclosed in the letter written by John Smith?
15. What can the coupons be used for? 3 16-20 Memo
To: All Leisure Services Local Directors
From: Derek Gray, New Town Leisure Center Director Re: Tennis promotion Date: April 10
We are trying to increase use of our tennis courts and facilities. At the
moment, many of our courts are hardly ever used. If we want to maintain
government funding, we need to show that there really is a demand for
these facilities. I am planning on displaying the following poster in every
local leisure center. Before I send it to the printers, could you take a look
and give me your comments and suggestions? Do you think anything should be changed or added? Many thanks, Derek Gray TENNIS FOR ALL
Tennis continues to be one of the most popular sports all over the world. One of the
main attractions of this sport is that it can be played by people of all ages, young and
old. Although tennis has a reputation for being an expensive sport, it doesn’t have to
be. A good racket can cost only $40 and a can of balls only $2.00. But where to play?
Sure there are fancy private clubs that costs $100 a month, but why not try one of the
many public parks and leisure centers which offer tennis courts free of charge and
lessons for a very reasonable price? Contact your local leisure center directors for
information on how you can get involved in this exciting sport!
16. How is tennis usually categorized? 17. Who can play this sport?
18. Where is it expensive to play tennis? 19. Who is Derek Gray?
20. What does Derek Gray ask local directors to do before he sends the poster to the printers? 4 21-25 Hotel Grandiflor WE OFFER:
· Table seating for up to 250 guests
· A choice of catered meals prepared by our European-trained chefs
· Two world-class dance floors
We also provide on request professional assistance in selecting
decorations, music, and seating arrangements.
Rooms are available for both midday and evening banquets.
Meal options include buffet, 3-course, and 5-course meals.
Impress your clients and reward your employees by inviting them to
lunch or dinner at the Hotel Grandiflor.
Contact Cathy Chang, Events Manager, or Lois Street, Head Manager To: Cathy Chang From: Georgette Blanc Subject: Banquet plans Dear Ms. Chang,
I saw you hotel’s ad in the May 23 issue of the Business Gazette. I am planning the
annual employee appreciation banquet for my company, Agrix International, and am
interested in the possibility of hosting it at the Hotel Grandiflor.
Our banquet is scheduled for the evening of July 15. We only plan to have half the
number of guests mentioned in you ad, so I am sure you can accommodate our
numbers. I think a five-course dinner would be too much, but I am interested in
discussing with you the other two meal options. Mostly I am concerned about having
both vegetarian and meat choices available for our guests.
I am also interested in your professional assistance in planning other aspects of the
evening. We would need seating arrangements that are conductive to conversation
but that will also accommodate the awards ceremony that is the main focus on the
evening. We also would like to have dancing after the meal and would appreciate your
assistance in selecting a suitable and affordable band.
Please call me or my assistant, Robert de Luc at 656 555 0987 to discuss arrangements and costs. Georgette Blanc
21. What is the name of the hotel’s events manager?
22. When will the banquet take place?
23. How many guests will be invited to the banquet?
24. Which type of meal would be of interest to the banquet planner?
25. How can Cathy Chang contact Georgette Blanc? 5 26-28
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26. How much does the most expensive desktop computer cost?
27. How much is the cheapest laptop?
28. What kind of program that includes processing programs and spreadsheets? 29-31 6
29. How much would a ONE-WAY ticket between Los Angeles and Melbourne cost?
30. How much would a ROUND-TRIP ticket between San Francisco and Seoul cost?
31. What should someone who wants a first-class ticket to Seoul do? 32-35 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.
32. When is the free gift wrapping available?
33. How many gifts per customer can be wrapped each day? 34. When does this offer end?
35. What is the minimum amount customers should spend to get free wrapping? 7 36-40 Dear Mom,
How are you? How is Michael? I hope that he has stopped sneezing and coughing.
I am doing really great. I am really enjoying my tour of the museums of Europe. I have been
to the Louvre in Paris. It was really exciting seeing the real Mona Lisa, but I was
disappointed because it was so small. Right now I am in Spain. I have visited Madrid, and
now I am in Barcelona. There are so many museums to visit that I don’t know where to begin!
The admission fees are much more expensive than I expected, so I can’t see everything that
I wanted to see. Some days I have to choose between having lunch or going to a museum!
However, the museums in Spain are not as expensive as the museums in France. I want to
go to Italy next, I hear that Florence has the best art of any city in Europe.
Next time I will call you - if I have money. (Maybe Sunday June 20th at 6 p.m.?) With love, Sally Dear Sally,
Thank you for your letter. Michael is fine. He just had an allergic reaction to
seafood - that’s all. I’m really happy to hear about your trip. It sounds so exciting. I
remember that your father and I first met in Paris, and hearing about your trip
brings back a lot of memories. The weather here is a little cloudy, but hot. Your
father is in the backyard right now digging up the weeds from the flower garden.
Mrs. Williams from the supermarket told me to tell you hello - so “Hello”. Michael also says hello.
Write again when you have more time. Love, Mom
p.s. I’ll send a phone card so you don’t have to spend your museum money on telephone charges.
36. Why does the writer want to go to Italy?
37. What was probably wrong with Michael?
38. How will the writer next contact her mother?
39. Where did Sally’s mother first meet Sally’s father?
40. What will Sally’s mom send her? 8 41-45 Wombat Publishing, Inc. 223 New Wallaby Way Perth 3456 NSW Tel. 657 23 88 20 9th January 2005 Lulu Price, c/o Tinker Creek Motel 45 Blue Street Perth Dear Ms. Price,
This is just a quick note to confirm that I have tickets for this Friday’s
performance of Cats at the Perth Arts Center. As I mentioned before, the
show starts at 8:00. Our senior sales manager and I will meet you in the
lobby at 7:30. The company driver will pick you at the motel at 7:00
o’clock. After the show, there will be a company dinner at The Point.
Please contact me if you have any questions about the schedule. I have
also enclosed a show program that you might find interesting. Yours truly, Maggie Hayward Sales Director
Cats, a musical comedy about cats.
The musical comedy Cats is set in London’s East End and follows the lives of a
family of cats as they try and start their own newspaper publishing company.
The father cat, Fredrico, had a lifelong dream of having his own newspaper
called the Daily Meow. Assisted by his lovely wife Tiffany, their daughters
Lucinda and Genevieve and their slight crazy son Pannini, this family of felines
sings and jokes their way into everyone’s heart.
As you watch the play, you will hear such musical treasures as: “Baby, Don’t Eat
the Green Salami, “The Marmalade Cat Shuffle”, and the unforgettable, “I’m Not Crazy - Just Misunderstood.”
Because this is a sold-out performance, all attendees are requested to arrive one
hour before the start of the show. Also, we ask that you do not bring any pet
dogs or mice to the show, as these animals will excite the actors.
Cats, a furry good time! 9
41. Where does Maggie Hayward work?
42. What is the name of the theatre mentioned in the letter? 43. What is The Point?
44. What kind of performance is Cats?
45. Why are all attendees requested to arrive one hour before the start of the show? 46-50
Healthcliffe Sports Center Annual General Meeting Date: June 25th Time: 7 p.m. Location: 3rd floor conference room Agenda 1. Annual report
2. Resurfacing of tennis courts – choose a contractor
3. Broken windows on first floor – how to punish offenders and how to prevent more breakages
4. New policy on equipment rental 5. Membership cards Any other business
To be followed by tea and coffee in the staff training room. All welcome. Memo
To: Jennifer Martin, Sports Equipment Manager
From: Clive Wilbur, Management Committee Chairperson
Re: June 25th Annual General Meeting
I know that you will be unable to attend this year’s meeting on the 25th, so I am
sending you the agenda now. Please take a look at it before the meeting and give me your opinion on the items.
We have decided to resurface the tennis courts and need to choose from three
contractors. I will send you their price list and a voting form later. Everyone at the
meeting will have a chance to vote. As you know, we have suffered a lot of broken
windows recently. I would appreciate it if you could fax me your ideas on how to
deal with this problem. The fourth item on the agenda refers to renting equipment.
We will limit rentals to one hour on weekends and two hours during the week. Only
members will be able to rent equipment on weekends. This brings us to the next
item: all members will be required to show their membership card in order to use
the sports center at a discounted price.
Please send me your thoughts as soon as possible, and I will talk to you in person
when you get back from your vacation. Many thanks 10
46. How often does Healthcliffe Sports Center hold a general meeting?
47. Why will Jennifer Martin unable to attend the meeting?
48. What problems has the sports center suffered?
49. Where will the meeting be held?
50. How will they choose the contractor? THE END 11