Gorilla Toeic Vol 1 - Actual Test 1 (1)

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Listening TestIn the Listenmg test, you will be asked to demonstrate how vvell you understand spoken

English. The entire Listening test will last approximately 45 minutes. There are four parts,

and directions are given for each part. You must mark your ansvvers on the separate ansvver

sheet. Do not vvrite your answ ers in your t est book.

Part 1Directions: For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in

your test book. When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best

describes what you see in the picture. Then find the number of the question on your answer

sheet and mark your ansvver. The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be

spok en only on e time. Loo k at the examp le item belovv.

Example

statement (B), The man is vvorking at the desk, is the best description of the picture, so you

should select answer (B) and mark t on your ansvver sheet.

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Part 2Directions: You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English. They

will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Select the best response

to the question or statement and mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your ansvver sheet.

For example

You will hear: Where is the meeting room?

You will also hear: (A) To meet the new director.

(B) lts the tirst room on the right.

(C) Yes, at two oclock.

The best response to the question Where Is the meeting room? is choice (B), lts the tirst

room on the right," so (B) is the correct ansvver. You should mark answer (B) on your answer

sheet.

11. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet. 26. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet.

12. Mark your answer on your ansvver sheet. 27. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet.

13. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet. 28. Mark your ansvver on your answer sheet.


15. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet. 30. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

16. Mark your ansvver on your answer sheet. 31. Mark your ansvver on your answer sheet.


18. Mark your answer on your ansvver sheet. 33. Mark your answer on your ansvver sheet.

19. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 34. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

20. Mark your answer on your ansvver sheet. 35. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet.

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23. Mark your answer on your ansvver sheet. 38. Mark your answer on your answer sheet.

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25. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 40. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet.

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Part 3Drections: You will hear some conversations between two people. You will be asked to answer

three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation. Select th e best response to

each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. The conversations

will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

41. What does the man say abou t going to Italy?

(A) He has been to Italy many times.

(B) He has been to Italy only once for a

business trip.

(C) He has never been to Italy betore.

(D) He is going to Italy for ano ther bus inesstrip.

42. What does the woman say about her trip toItaly?

(A) It was annoying.

(B) It made her turious.

(C) It was the greatest.

(D) It was nothing special.

43. What does the man wish?

(A) He wants to go on the trip to Italy with her.

(B) He wants to meet her at the airport.

(C) Hed l ike to go somewhere else forvacation.

(D) Hed l ike to w ork fo r an Italian company.

44. What is the problem?

(A) He must attend a meeting the next day.

(B) He has lost his plane ticket,

(C) He went to the wrong airport.

(D) He didnt find the gate at the airport.

45. What is the man vvilling to do to get to Paristonight?

(A) Pay the fine for the missed light

(B) Sleep at the airport

(C) Go to other airports

(D) Pay doub le for th e ticket

46. What is correct about wh at the woman said

to th e man?

(A) He must pay twice the price of the ticket.

(B) She will call so me o ther airlines.

(C) He can m ake it to Paris tonigh t.

(D) The reason for his missing the tlight is the

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47. Wh at is being mailed to Mike?

(A) His presentation s ource

(B) A m agazine

(C) A movie ti cket

(D) A b rochure

48. When is the convers ation taking place?

(A) Monday

(B) Thursday

(C) Friday

(D) Saturday

49. VVhich of the following desc rib es the situationcorrectly?

(A) Mike is too busy this vveekend.

(B) Jessica will receive the bo ok in 5 days.(C) Mike retuses to go out with Jesse.

(D) Jessica planned on spending time with Mi ke tomorrovv.

50. Why are they unable to take the flight?

(A) The travel agenc y is bankrupt.

(B) The airline com pany is on strike.

(C) The p lane needs to be repaired.

(D) The vveather is bad.

51 . VVhere must they go?

(A) To another airport

(B) To their p arents anniversary p arty

(C) To a vvedding c eremon y

(D) To a Coastal area

52. What will they do instead of taking th e plane?

(A) Take their car and drive

(B) Look for anot her flight

(C) Take an early train

(D) Go by a leased car

53. Wh at are they discussing?

(A) Eric fell in love with the actress.

(B) A film t hat Eric saw over th e vveekend

(C) Erics thoughts on the book

(D) A social documentary Pride and Prejudice

54. What is true about the discussion?

(A) The m an believes the film w as awful.

(B) The wom an likes to intr oduce him to g ood

movies and books.

(C) The man was v ery proud of his actress

riend.

(D) The woman will introdu ce the filmsdirector to him.

55. Wh at will Eric pro bably do next?

(A) Meet the actress from the movie

(B) Read the recommended novel

(C) Read an article about pride and prejudice

(D) Tell his triend s to vvatch the mo vie

56. Why does Jam es need his planner immediately?

(A) He has to giv e a Client a number.

(B) Sues number is his computers password.

(C) Sue asked him to call her.

(D) He has to discu ss som ething w ith Sue.

57. VVhere do es Peter susp ect Jam ess plann er is?

(A) In Jamess office

(B) In the meeting room

(C) At the info rmation desk

(D) In his office

58. Wh at is true about the building where they

work?

(A) It has a great Computer system.

(B) It has its own safety agents.

(C) Security guards alvvays carry cameras.

(D) Civilians arent allovved in the building.

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59. Why did Frank visit Kelly?

(A) To give her some of her mail

(B) To ask her for her mailing address

(C) To talk to her about the mailman

(D) To borrovv some stamps

60. Why was Kelly vvaiting for her mail?

(A) Her husband asked her to look out for aletter.

(B) She was waiting for an acceptance letter.

(C) Her husband contacts her through themail.

(D) She was vvaiting for her husband s check.

61. How does the woman feel about getting herletters?

(A) Appreciative(B) Frustrated

(C) Doubttul

(D) Awful

65. Who is Ms. Zekeials talking to?

(A) A rental car employee

(B) A neighbor

(C) A landlord

(D) A clerk at the telephone company

66. What does the man on the phone tell Ms.Zekeials?

(A) She has to pay the rent immediately.

(B) He wil l vvaive her a late fee.

(C) He will drop by to pick up the check.

(D) He will intorm her about her late fee.

67. Which of the following describes Ms. Zekeialssreaction to the policy?

(A) She is quite pleased with it.

(B) She thinks it is outrageous.

(C) She thinks it is very reasonable.

(D) She is concerned about it.

62. Who is Jack talking to?

(A) A hotel employee

(B) A restaurant employee

(C) A tlight agency employee(D) A cook f rom a restaurant

63. VVhat is Jack try ing to do?

(A) Make a reservation at 7:30

(B) Make a deal with the restaurant to get adiscount

(C) Make a reservation for his group of 12

(D) Find a good Japanese restaurant

64. What does the employee remind Jack of?

(A) He will not receive a discount .

(B) The restaurant provides great Service.

(C) They have to come ten minutes early.

(D) The restaurant closes at 10:30.

68. VVhere will the printer most l ikely be placed?

(A) On a Computer desk

(B) On a desk shelf

(C) On the ground

(D) On the Computer

69. Why doesrTt Charlie agree with the mansidea concerning where the printer should be?

(A) The printer cant fit there.

(B) It is easy for the printer to fall off.

(C) The place is too far away to be reached.

(D) It is ifficult to feed it paper.

70. What is true about the printer?

(A) It is a used printer.

(B) It is a brand-nevv one picked up fromanother office.

(C) It was purchased by the man himselt.

(D) It was damaged by the delivery man.

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Part 4irections: You will hear some talks given by a single speaker. You will be asked to ansvver

three questions about what the speaker says in each talk. Select the best response to each

question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your ansvver sheet. The talks will not be

printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.

71. Why did Ms. Gorgy call Mr. Brooks?

(A) To ask for trucks to move some equipment

(B) To ask for a receipt fo r the co ntract

(C) To ask if so me s torage s pace is available

(D) To ch eck th e starting date o f their Service

72. What will happen on Augus t 13th?

(A) The comp any will relocate so me staff toanother City.

(B) The com pany will m ove to anotherlocation.

(C) The comp any will have a sale.

(D) The com pany will need more trucks.

73. When will the provision of sto rage roomService end?

(A) August 12th

(B) August 13th

(C) August 19th

(D) August 20t h .

74. Where did this speech p robably take place?

(A) At a conerence

(B) At a meeting

(C) At a dinner show

(D) At an award banquet

75. What is the main event of the night?

(A) Dinner provided by the president

(B) A perormance by some employees

(C) Announcing the best employee

(D) Recognizing each employee with an honor

76. To whom is the Employee of the Year avvardgiven?

(A) The emplo yee who is always on time

(B) The emplo yee who vvorks the most(C) The employee who promotes the co mpany

the most

(D) The employee who helps both thecom pany and workers

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77. Who is the speaker?

(A) An actor in the play

(B) The ovvner of the theater

(C) A theater employee

(D) A construction vvorker

78. How is the theater currently being improved?

(A) The stage is being renovated.

(B) The lobby is being decorated.

(C) The main doors are being painted.

(D) New actors are being recruited.

79 What does the speaker ask the audience todo?

(A) Pay for the new renovation project

(B) Make a voluntary donation

(C) Advertise the donation opportunity toothers

(D) Support the new actors

80. What is the purpose of the message?

(A) To notity someone of an accident

(B) To celebrate a renovation

(C) To inform people about a new parking lot

(D) To add securi ty to the parking lot

81. VVhat is the reason for closing Parking Level B?

(A) It is no longer stable enough.

(B) It is not conveniently located.

(C) It will be remodeled.

(D) It is not popular with the employees.

82. VVhere can the employees get the sticker?

(A) Yao will deliver it to them.

(B) At level B of the parking lot

(C) At the Security Office

(D) From any security guard

83. What is one of the eligibility requirements?

(A) Any student who attens ChicagoUniversity

(B) Students who are employees children

(C) Students who speak English as a secondlanguage

(D) Students who have never received ascholarship

84. What will the scholarships pay for?

(A) Transportation fees

(B) One semesters tuition

(C) Book purchases and living expenses

(D) Insurance

85. Which person will have an advantage in

vvinning the scholarship?(A) A student who can speak another

language

(B) A student who was not raised in the U.S.

(C) A student who cannot speak English well

(D) A student who is vvilling to take anInsurance course

86. Why is the plane stopping at IncheonInternational Airport?

(A) The plane is having some technicaldifficulties.

(B) The plane is out of gas.

(C) Some passengers are going to Korea.

(D) Some passengers are going to take a rest.

87. What are passengers going to Tokyo asked todo?

(A) Follow the flight attendants

(B) stay in their seats

(C) Go to the restroom

(D) Buy some souvenirs at IncheonInternational Airport

88. What does the captain say a tlight attendantwill do?

(A) Help them get their baggage

(B) Escort them to the gates

(C) Give inormation for gates

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89. Wh at is the sp ecial Service th ey offer to

tourists?

(A) A m eeting with President Li ncoln s

descendants

(B) Some sn acks

(C) Historicl talks

(D) Tapes for self-gui ded tours

90. VVhere are th e visito rs asked t o go for

headphones?

(A) The auditorium

(B) The theater

(C) The entranc e of President LincolrTs house

(D) The inormation center

91. How often are the talks given?

(A) Every half an hour(B) Every 45 mi nutes

(C) Every hour

(D) Every two hours

95. Who is the speech intend ed for?

(A) The pres ident

(B) The sales s taff

(C) Clients

(D) New em plo yees

96. How does the speaker describe the past year?

(A) It was an unchanged year.

(B) It was a boring year.

(C) It was an unsuccessul year.

(D) It was a good year.

97. Wh at is the speak er going to do next?

(A) Introduc e the new empl oyees

(B) Discuss the plan for two days

(C) Talk abou t up com ing events(D) Discuss th e next year s sch edule

92. What m ost likely is Labor Day?

(A) It is a hol iday.

(B) It is the starting day fo r workers .

(C) It is a day to calcu late labor co sts.(D) It is a day to pro mot e young peopl e tinding

jobs .

93. Acco rding to the speaker, when is a good t ime for outdo or activities?

(A) Saturday

(B) Sund ay

(C) Monday

(D) Next vveekend

94. Wh at will the weather be like next week?

(A) It will be nice.

(B) It will be sunny and cloudy.

(C) It will be vvindy and snowy.

(D) There will be thu ndersto rms .

98. Who m ost likely is th e speaker?

(A) A lo cal real es tate agent

(B) A resident in an apartm ent building

(C) The ovvner of an apart men t building

(D) The manager of an apartm ent co mplex

99. Wh at is one of the special teatures being

offered?

(A) A co mmu nity coin laundry

(B) Indoor whirlpoo l baths

(C) A nearby free clinic

(D) A built-in dishvvashing machine

100. How much must a new resident living in a

one-bedro om unit pay betore moving in?

(A) $1,000(B) $2,000

(C) $3,000

(D) $4,000

This is the end of the Listening tes t. Turn to Part 5 in you r test boo k.

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Reading TestIn the Reading test, you will read a varieiy of texts and answer several diterent tynep of reading

comprehension questions. The entire Reading test wll last 75 minutes. There are three Darts,

and directions are given for each part. You are encouraged to ansvver as many questions as

possible vvithin the time allowed.

PartsDirections: A word or pt.rase is missing in each of the sentences below. Foi'' ansvver choices are

given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark the

letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

101. Please leave the tiles on the desk as a

reminder t o ---------- to review them one more

time beore I leave for supper.

(A)l

(B) me

(C) my

(D) myselt

104. Whichever team wins th e most games in the

qualitying rounds w il l ---------- the City in the

State tour nament.

(A) represent

(B) perorm

(C) attend

(D) reach

102. All of the conterence participants can get to

the Harrot Hotel from the airport ---------- bytrain or by bus.

(A) unless

(B) both

(C) either

(D) without

105. You can choose the exact contents of each

d ish from o u r ---------- selection of freshingredients.

(A) enhancing

(B) outstanding

(C) conserv ative

(D) apparent

103. As delivery problems have been our primary

- ............with Pure Flows operat ion, we

should im prove on that.(A) complaint

(B) complain

(C) com plain ed

(D) com plaining

106. Please dial your area number, and, at thetone, enter the code for t h e ---------- Service

department.(A) appropriate

(B) appropriates

(C) approp riately

(D) approp riateness

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107. Malisa Akiko has been assigned to checkthe f i le s ----------McGray works on theproject.

(A) also

(B) than

(C) moreover

(D) while

112. Cosda is a good mall to requent, as it isspacious an d ---------- located with lots of

free parking.

(A) convenient

(B) convenience

(C) conveniently

(D) more conveniently

108. Now that the engine capacity o f----------model minivan has been enhanced, we canincrease our target market to include singlemen.

(A) ourselves

(B) us

(C) our

(D) we

109. The saety ---------- implemented by thecompany last year resulted in a fifty percent decrease in accidents over a six-monthperiod.

(A) comprehension

(B) precautions

(C) prohibitions

(D) possibility

110. He will probably--------- on his present largeCity tour and visit more small performing certers when he next appears in Japan.

(A) expanded

(B) expanding

(C) expand

(D) expansion

111. People wishing to process personal injuryc laims m u st ---------- forms TX180 andTR234.

(A) complete

(B) cancel

(C) distribute

(D) propose

113. All personal injury claims are --------- torevievv by your personal agent as well as hisor her department head.

(A) subject

(B) susceptive

(C) successul

(D) suspect

114. We have junior and senior staff employed invarious branch offices in many --------- citiesthroughout t he USA and Canada.

(A) differ

(B) differentiate

(C) difference

(D) different

115. II was suggested that an Employee of theYear award would be an excellent............to improve staff morale.

(A) technique

(B) access

(C) approach

(D) way

116. The Milestone Corporation anticipates--------- revenue increases in several majormetropolitan areas over the next decade.

(A) signiticant

(B) signity

(C) signiticantly

(D) signification

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1 1 7 .----------you just want a basic tune-up orhave special needs, we guarantee our work for one full year, or you will receive a fullretund.

(A) Whether

(B) Even though

(C) Despite(D) As if

122. Ms. Lee has a great reputation for vvinningcontracts, so lots of her co-workers regardher as highly ----------in most aspects of her

job.

(A) capable

(B) capably

(C) capability(D) more capably

118. As soon as the general wait s ta ff---------- the

speed and efficiency of their Service skills,the Mediterranean will surely be one of themost popular restaurants.

(A) improves

(B) improve

(C) had improved(D) is improved

119. The board of directors said that there was a---------- to raise funds to expand the project.

(A) control

(B) center

(C) look

(D) need

120. You will be routinely asked to undergo a medical exam beore beginning newemployment that is known to b e ----------stresstul.

(A) extreme

(B) extremely

(C) extremity

(D) extremes

121. In order to be responsive to their cus tomersneeds, the bank .............a customersa t is tac t ion campaign through mass ive amounts of telephone intervievvs.

(A) achieved

(B) conducted

(C) met

(D) obtained

123. Well recharge the battery for every vehiclethat needs i t ----------no extra cost.

(A)at

(B)by

(C) over

(D) from

124. We must be ready to respond quickly to thechanges that are predicted by our market

(A) measurement

(B) representation

(C) agenc ies

(D) researchers

125. A s ----------in our last conterence, Ms. Milleris going to arrive at the Incheon Airport at 3

P.M. on Sunday, April 13.

(A) discuss

(B) discussion

(C) discussing

(D) discussed

126. If you should misplace your card, simply

notity us at the same toll-free number, andw e l l ........ you anot her One vvithin two

days.

(A) issue

(B) discuss

(C) address

(D) present

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127. .......the assets of Acme Equipment havebeen seized and will be auctioned off by

Auction Services on Saturday, April 1, 2008at 2:00 P.M.

(A) Almost

(B) Most

(C) Most of

(D) Mostly

128. Grass clippings for recycling will be picked

up in front of houses in all --------- areas onyour specitied garbage collection day.

(A) distant

(B) habitual

(C) residential

(D) separate

129.1honestly think you will find our newemployee wage structure and benefi tspackage-----------to any of our industryrivals.

(A) comparable

(B) distinguished

(C) comprehensible

(D) related

130 . your request, our customer Servicedesk has reserved a Nissan Town Car with apersonal driver for you.

(A) In response of

(B) In responsible for

(C) Responsive

(D) In response to

131. For a small, extra--------- , we would bevvilling to provide translation or rewriteservices for any non-English speakers.

(A) bill

(B)fare

(C) income

(D) charge

132. We al s o ............storage tacilities for yourmink coats and other delicates and dealwith silks, satins, and laces with the utmost consideration.

(A) gi ve

(B) offer

(C) submit(D) attribute

133. One industry that will b e --------- hit by thenegative effects of this is agriculture.

(A) currently

(B) eagerly

(C) particularly

(D) sincerely

134. Mr. Kim is cautiously --------- about theprojection for increased proits in theCorning quarter because protits were downlast quarter.

(A) optimistic

(B) optimistically

(C) optimism

(D) optimize

135. Jane Anderson has a keen interest---------contributing lo the funds being collected inthe otice to help with flood relie in India.

(A) in

(B) for

(C) about

(D)of

136. The CEO said that t h e --------- of the auctionwould be used to pay off Namsung Tradesdebts.

(A) proceeds

(B) procedure

(C) process

(D) Processing

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137. All Club members are allovved ............. th eInternational Health Symposium at no cost.

(A) attending

(B) attend

(C) to attend

(D) attended

138. A Grandeur spokesperson also stated thatample parking space is avai lable, .............

includes an und erground tacility.

(A) that

(B) what

(C) vvhich

(D) who

139. You m ay ............of the u nsuitable letterheadforms in vvhichever way you choose.

(A) deal

(B)take

(C) dispose

(D) decide

140. Almost 20 machines inspected were foundto have taulty or -...........satety mechanism

in their front and back doors.

(A) adequately

(B) inadequacy

(C) inadequate

(D) inadequately

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Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are

given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark the

letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Part6

Questions 141-143 refer to the following advertisement.

Wendys Restaurant is a wonderful dining choi ce for busy people who require a speedy

meal and for tamilies with children. W e --------- you that your food will be prepared

141. (A) assure

(B) speak(C) say

(D) converse

in five minutes, or your meal will be free of charge. Our meal includes fresh hamburgers

and handmade French fries, two types of cokes, and ice cream. The jukebox plays hits

from the 196S by artists like Herbie Hancock and Lou Donaldson.

Apply now to become a member of our Wen dys Restaurant C lu b ............ you visit our

142. (A) VVhere(B) VVhether

(C) That

(D) Whenever

site, a sticker will be attached to your membersh ip card, and, after ten visits, you will

receive a free meal.

Membership card holders will get a 10% discount on Wendys Restaurant merchandise

like T-shirts with our logo. Members will also receive preterred seating when the restaurant is crovvded. All members get a --------- admission ticket for an amusement

143. (A) combined

(B) complicated

(C) complimentary

(D) complex

park ju stfo r joining.

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Questions 144-146 refer to th e following fax.

To: Mr. stev e Smith

From : Jeanie Kim

Subject: Tra de Conerence

A uniq ue and histor ic in tematio nal tr ade c onferen ce---------- this No vemb er in Korea.

144. (A) has taken place

(B) had taken place

(C) will take place

(D) was taking place

I wou ld like to request that one in your fir m b e .............to the Paciic Rim Trade Conerence.

145. (A) delegated(B) relegated

(C) elevated

(D) released

It is sponso red by the World Tra de Association and the U.S. State Department.

The delegation wi ll be composed of appro ximately 150 ---------- from our industry. It w ill d epart

146. (A) representation

(B) represent(C) representative

(D) representatives

from New York on Saturday, Novemb er 7. and r etum on Monday. November 16.

You wi ll r eceive more details from Mr. Wonjun Choi, the vice president o f our trade association.

in a few days. In the meantime. if you need any preliminary information. please call me.

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Quest ion s 147-149 refer to the following article.

Over the past year, the intormation techno logy industry has had a hard time. Dot-com

companies have gone out of business, an d --------- employees have lost their jobs.

147. (A) thousand of(B) thousands of

(C) of thousand

(D) thousands

Recently, CWJ cut 15,000 more jo b s --------- last years tremendous layoff. However, in

148. (A) in addition

(B) in additions to

(C) addition of

(D) in addition to

the United States a year ago, there was a shor tage of one million techno logy vvorkers.

While that number has tal len --------- , to 900,000, its not expected to drop any urther.

149. (A) somewhat

(B) some

(C) anyway

(D) somehow

By 2008, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts a million technology jobs will go untilled.The technology vvorld has seen a major ch ange this past year. Over 500 small- and

medium-sized Internet companies in North America have shut down.

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Questions 150-152 refer to the following article.

One of Londons main health care acilities was -----7~ today because of an official strike.

150. (A) close(B) closed

(C) to close

(D) closer

About 700 nurses and 1.000 nurses aides are requesting a pay increase. In response. the

govemment is contemplating passing a law that will force them back to their workplace. Union

workers are---------to meet tonight to vote on a 10%pay increase that has been offered to them.

151. (A) expect(B) expected

(C) to expect

(D) expectant

Yet it is thought tikely that this will be rejected. If their strike continues, the ------ patients will

152. (A) remained

(B) remainder

(C) remain

(D) remaining

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Part 7

Directions: In this part, you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles,

letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. Select the best ansvver

for each q uestio n and mark t he letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your ansvver sheet.

Ques tion s 153-154 refer to the following article.

Canadian Fisheries Market Announces Rebranding

The Canadian Fisheries Market (CFM) announced this morning that it will

change its name to the Canadian Seaood Market (CSM). 91 % of the

employees at CFM voted in favor of the iiew name at a special meeting that

was held today in Toronto. llnder its new name, the CFM wll continue to

broaden its already huge marKe with more Products such as shrimp and

oysters.

The name change will taKe place on January 1st of next year, but the

changes in broadening the market with more Products wll take place 2

weeks from now.

153. What has the Canadian Fisheries Market announ ced?

(A) It will stop carrying some Products.

(B) It will bring more shrimp and fewer fish in.

(C) It will change its name.

(D) 9% of its employees will get fired.

154. What is said about th e Canadian Fisheries Mar kets emplo yees?

(A) The majority showed up at the special meeting.

(B) Most of them voted in favor of the change.

(C) A lot of employees will be fired.

(D) Their numbers will be increased in 2 vveeks.

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Quest ion s 155-156 refer to the following m emo.

To: All staf f

From: Karl Mellow

Subject: Traveling

Date: 2006-8-8

POLICY

It is required for all staff members, as you should already know, to fill out the

necessary documents for traveling outside of the City for business relations and

for the company to pay for the travel expenses.

PROCEDUREYou must submit the documents for outside travel at least 3 full days beore

traveling. Even if the trip will involve no expense for the company, you must

do so for Insurance purposes. The Personnel Manager will prepare all travel

authorizations for the CEOs signature.

An original ticket and receipts MUST be filed with the documents, and under no

Gircumstances will photocopies be accented.

,165. What is said about the documents?

(A) They must be submitted 3 full days betore traveling.

(B) Workers must hand them in with a color pcture of themselves.

(C) VVorkers must get the CEOs signature before turning them in.

(D) VVorkers must Qive them to Karl Mellow.

*56. What is true about the receipts?

(A) They must be originals.

(B) They may be photocopies.

(C) They are to be turned in after getting the CEOs signature.

(D) They are not necessary.


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Questions 157-159 reter to the fol lowing art icle.

I . .. TI IV National Calling Service Reports Error

-)New York-based AT&P Wireless, the nations largest calling Service, increased its 2nd

quarter proit orecast and said the Accounting Team in Massachusetts had made

an error. The team orgot to list 14 million dollars used in the second quarter for

changing machines and prot lost in the vvritten report, according to a spokesman

fo r AT&PWireless. We have identied the cause of the e rror and are taking steps to

fx it right away, said the spokesman.

We are condent we have found and fxed a problem that was serious but isolated.

A t the same time, we are thoroughly going over ou r system to prevent this from

ever happening and have added some new programs. Shares in company stocksdeclined 17% after the announcement.

1 . _ f

157. What caused the problem?

(A) An Accounting Team in Massachusetts

(B) People stopped using phones.

(C) An emp loyee OOK $14 million.

(D) An old error was not fixed.

158. What is said abou t the com pany s stock?

(A) It went down $14 million.

(B) It went up $14 million.

(C) It declined 17%.

(D) It rose 17%.

159. What has AT&P VVireless done?

(A) Deleted old programs with problems

(B) Installed some new programs

(C) Fired all employees in Massachusetts

(D) ldentified the problem but hasnt fixed it yet

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Ouestions 160-162 refer to the following notice.

----------

GRAPHIC DESIGNER NEEDED

PtKrto Chop, lr>c. dynionr* and (narutactures Quality designs for as. wai>pap,sposlers arvl anyttling ale that m o s a picturo ora esign lar rt.Wn nrc currentyId' d y B , V J> wjner. 1

0irt&8 and respomibii ities Inclue: 1 Dfift ln o dn ap n dnc iim pn ts

- H* sirig phnfi inrio nevviy-mae designs- MAKirrcVaprnHss HI -W! Uiiy oy day, copyinq new work inlo fnes, and turning 1

lneiti in vnth tnu proyresS sheol every vveek "|

Requirements:- D i t e c t e x o i * * i a n c e d r e s ia r n o o h o r n f ) o p w o r k

- * aipl rrta (rorr g dpmc aca emy '

- Simn moilliny mt>innru- tucelei li vritteri d!Kj veiu l skills

Our cornptnv offors competii ive saliiies and benetlts Intereste cantdates Istiouki send 0f ra* a resum wii a cover etter to: 1

Photo Cbop Incorporated

6904 Deer RoadOMFax: (7401 234-4566 '

E-ft>ail: iobpscpsc.com )PIm s o .no phone cals.

__________________________________________________________________________________________- i

60. What is learned about this company?

(A) It will not take applicants phone calls.(B) It has developed new photoshop

techniques.

(C) It makes signs for restaurants.

(D) It manutactures photoshop programs.

161. What is the responsibility of the person thatgets hired?

(A) Creating new programs

(B) Managing a team of designers(C)Transtorming photos

(D) Dratting new workers

162. What is requred for the position?

(A) Callng the office(B) A good understanding of how the

company works

(C) A high school dipioma(D) Experience in photoshop work

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Questions 163-165 refer to the following article.

Salvation shelter Completed

University of Washington announced yesterday that it has finished

construction of the $3 million Center for Salvation. The center

will provide she lter for those th at ca nn ot take care of them selves in the State of

Washington. The center will serve 3 hot meals every ay, have a nice, small room with

a television, and provide a doctor to give free check'Ups for the people that are in the

shelter.

There are always 2 nurses, a doctor, a cook, and at least 4 employees that will be in

1 the shelter every day, says Will Simpson, the center s director. We re the rst and only

center in the State of Washington that offers this to people that have a hard time doing

everyday, normal things

Will Simpson has alvvays felt bad inside when he gets off of work late and sees just

how many people are sleeping out in the streets and in marketplaces where old

J people have problems just picking items off the shelf and loading them into their carts.

Thanks to his efforts, he has now opened this salvation center to help those who are in

need of help.

163. What is learned about the Salvation Center?

(A) It is the largest one in the nation.

(B) It is the first o ne of its k ind in Washing ton.

(C) It provides free meals 3 tim es a day fo r everyone.

(D) It is for the homeless.

164. What inspired Will Simpson to build this center?

(A) He felt bad when seeing people having a hard time doing normal things.

(B) He wanted to open a new restaurant.

(C) He needed a place for his grandmother to stay.

(D) He felt VVashington d idn t have one yet, so h ed be th e first to found one.

165. Wh at is true about th e center?

(A) It provides a cheap stay.

(B) It sometimes has 4 employees on duty.

(C) There is alvvays a doctor in the shelter.

(D) The nurses are women.

The

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Questions 166-167 refer to the following letter.

\

Flyte and Tyme

637 West Street

Compton, CA

Harry Young, Managing Editor

Dodge Times

1942 44th Street

Compton, CA

Dear Mr. Young,

Thank you for publishing a long, 4-page, color article about our company in the

business section in last weeks paper. We enjoyed reading the article, and the

employees here also felt good that our company made the front page of the business

section. However, there is one correction to be made.

President

Flyte and Tyme

In the article, you stated that Flyte and Tyme had revenues of $1.6 million last year. '

We had total revenues of $62 million. The $1.6 million was just in the tourth quarter.

iA/hile this may seem like an unimportant point, we feel that reporting a much smaller

number may result in a negative publicity for our company.K

l f you could, can you please print a correction in the next paper in the business

section? We thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

166. What does Ben Parker say about thecompany?

(A) They had revenues of $62 million in the

fourth quarter.

(B) The $1.6 million was just the revenuesof the tourth quarter.

(C) They will purchase the business section.

(D) They have received bad publicity.

167. VVhat does Ben Parker ask Mr. Young to do?

(A) Contact him at once

(B) Examine the files enclosed

(C) Correct an error

(D) Advertise them again in the business

section

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Questions 168-169 refer to th e followin g letter.

Exchange student Admissions Office

Ceorgetown University

International Student Center37th Street

Wash ing ton , D .c .

To whom it may concern:

lf you could send me a brochure and an application form for admission to the school

of business, I would appreciate it . I have inished 12 years of school in Seoui, Korea,

and I have all of my transcripts with me. I arrived in this country 3 months ago,

and I vvould like to enter the reshman class in March 2006. I vvould like to major inbusiness because it is the f ield I am most interested in.

I vvould appreciate any additional inormation you can send me about the school,

the campus, tuition costs, and the costs of living on campus. I also vvould like to

know about the scho larsh ips you o f fer and any o ther ass is tance that is ava i lab le to

toreign students.

Sincerely,

Choi U k/oa

'k : r T , - r . r . T -

168. Where is Mr. Choi?

(A) In Seoul

(B) In Korea

(C) In VVashington, D.c.

(D) In America

169. What is he trying to do in the country?

(A) Travel

(B) Get an education

(C) Do business

(D) Work for a business

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Imagine a weekend or short vacation cruising in a 700 V I4, Benz S600, BMW 760

Li, Nissan 300ZX, or an Acura NSX. You can if you rent from Worthington. Also, rent

. now, and you can enjoy the special offer of the Sunday-Thursday plan, wh ich costs

just $99 a day!

: Mention this ad vvhen you call the VVorthington office, and enjoy the tota l pleasure of

cruising around in the hottest cars out there!

THE BIGGEST REN T A CAR COMPAN Y IN LOS AN CELES

All of the cars mentioned above, plus Cadillac Devilles, Rolls Royces, Lincoln

: Navigators, and many more can be discounted at 20% for readers of our magazine.

Rates indude 70 free miles per day but do not include tax or retueling charges.

*Vehicles are subect to availability. Renter must meet age and other requirements.

Questions 170-172 refer to the following advertisement.

170. What can be said about the cost of renting a car?

(A) Readers of the magazine can get one for cheaper.

(B) It depends on the type of car.

(C) It depends on how much tax is charged.(D) It depends on how many miles are driven a day.

171. What teature is NOT included in the ad?

(A) The benetits to subscribers

(B) Free miles all day

(C) Cars are subject to availability.

(D) What type of cars they have

172. What can be interred from the ad?

(A) They are the biggest rent-a-car company in the nation.

(B) They have lots of nice cars.

(C) Their pr ices are very expensive.

(D) A person must be 16 to rent a car.

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Question s 173-175 refer to the fol lowing news article.

Tax Everywhere?

Americas $70 billion Online hom e-shopping indu stry is credited

for simplicity and convenience, but mostly it is used for tax evasion.

Thanks to legal loopholes, dialing 800 numbers and snopping on

the Internet saves Online companies nearly $45 billion a year. On

the co mpan ies side, they are trying their ha rde st to mark et their

Products Online. To put it shortly, everyone is treating the Internet as

a haven from taxes.

Some states, however, are passing bills that State all commerce over

the Internet will be taxed. In effect, this bill is making companiesproceed w ith caution.

173. Wh at is true abou t Am ericas use of hom e shopping?

(A) No tax is charged when people order over the Internet.

(B) It is not convenient.

(C) It offers privacy.

(D) There is a lack of shoppers.

174. Why will c omp anies hesitate to expand their business to the Internet?

(A) They are unsure abou t future tax policies.

(B) Home-shopping sales numbers are dropping.

(C) 800 numbers are becoming more expensive.

(D) They dont want to lose $70 billion.

175. What are some states planning to do?

(A) Expand their Internet shopping

(B) start taxing Internet shopping

(C) Disconnect 800 numbers

(D) Equate Internet sales with telephone sales

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-^ es ti o ns 176-178 refer to the following article.

Platinum Price Expected to Rise

A lchem is t Meta l M in ing expects higher demand from th e U.S. and Canada to

boost platinum prices to an average of $410 an ounce next year, up from $364 an

ounce now.

A lchemist Metal Mining, the larges t pla tin um producing cornpany in Japan,

orecasts prices are likely to remain low until the tirst half of this year.

Platinum prices are low as of now uecause of an economy dovvnturn. But recently,

the rise in sto ck p rces from U KME, the w o rlas largest platinum Processingcompany, shows that in the near uture, the price of platinum will rise in the second

half of the year, says Kiyoto Yoshi, a head manager at the company.

Recent UKME platinum prices indicate that North American demand is expected

to recover soon.

The UKME Standard platinum co ntra ct has risen 18% this year to $11,648,000 a

ton at Saturdays close. Last May, it ht an all-time low of $9,234,000.

Alchemist expects the price of platinum to bfc around $355-365 an ounce th is year

and increase to $405-420 an ounce laterthis year.

*76, What does Kiyoto Yoshi say about platinumprices?

(A) They will be low early this year.

(B) They will drop dramatically.

(C)They will rise $355 an ounce.(D) They are going to remain the same.

f77. What is true about UKME?

(A) They are a platinum delivery company.

(B) They are a worldwide platinum Processingcompany.

(C) Their employees are on strike.

(D) They are almost bankrupt.

178. VVhich of the following is NOT true?

(A) The American and Canadian economies

will get better.

(B) Alchemist is the largest platinumproducing company in Japan.

(C) Platinum prices will rise in the second

half of the year.

(D) Kiyoto Yoshi owns Alchemist.

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Questions 179-180 refer to the fol lowinq iob advert isement.

Job Opportunity

Position:

Customer Service Representative

Pay and Benetits:

$35,Q00~$52,000/year, commensurate with experience

Total of 3 weeks vacation annually, 2 days off a week

Health Insurance, travel expenses, company car

Qualitications:

Fluent in Korean and English and One other European language

26-35 years old, healthy

Well dressed, protessonal appearance and manners

Experience in dealing with customers required

Application Process:

Please send transcripts, a rsum, a cover letter, and a recent photographto the address belovv. We will send you a notice no later than June 4th.

Successtul applicants will have an on-site intervievv, at our expense, no

laterthan July 1st.

Educat ional Graphic Research Center

1232 C-Street F0 Builing, Suite 718

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 12323

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"'9. According to the passage, vvhich applicant will be preterred?

iA) One who can speak Japanese, Korean, and Chinese

'B) One who can speak Korean, Engiish, and German

(C) One who is very good at dealing with computers(D) Freshman

23. How will the applicants know if they will be interviewed?

(A) They will be notified by June 4th.

(B) They will have to come in on June 4th.

(C) They need to show up no later than July 1st.

(D) The applicants will receive a phone call.


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Questions 181-185 reter to the fol lowing notice and e-mail.

In-House Job Posting

The Human Resources Department is announcing an immediate opening

to replace Mrs. Moshonda Abbott, who is retir ing. The applicant must'

have excellent organizational skills, type 75 words per minute, and have

word Processing and spreadsheet knowledge. 5ince this is a very important

and highly visible position, the applicant must have great social and oral

communication skills. 5ome experience in the field of accounting is required,

preterably 7 years or more, but no less than 5. Experience in a supervisory

position vvould be great, too. A bachelor's degree in accounting is a must.

The salary is commensurate with experience. Contact Mr. Dorl in Humar

Resources.

From: Amy PetersonTo: Mr. Dorl

Subject: ru do my bestDat: Thu, Mar. 2, 11:51:18

iviy name is Amy Peterson. I am very interested in the job position as an

administrative assistant. I am currently vvorking at the Metro Health Club as

a consultant. I organize every members data, am responsible for keeping

track of all of the payments that are made, and write monthly reports. I can

type 80 words per minute, and I have excellent people skills. I work with

customers face to face when they come to me to ask any questions about

the gym, bills, etc. I have been vvorking for 6 years, and our reports are done

by Excel, so I think lm a very appropriate person for this job. I would love

to work for Ms. Ski, and I would appreciate it if I could get a chance to be

intervievved.

H

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Where would this job announcement probably appear?

A In a locai newspaper

3) On television

Cj On a company bulletin board

D) In a inance magazine

82. To whom will the applicant directly report?

(A) Mr. Dorl

(B) Ms. Ski

(C) The company president

(D) Mrs. Moshonda

183. What is a requirement torthis position?

(A) Seven years of experience

(B) A drivers license

(C) Supervsory skills

(D) Com puter skiils

84. What is Amy Petersons job?

(A) Administrative assistant

(B) Co nsu ltant

(C) Assistant direc tor of accoun ting

(D) Gym instructor

185. If Ms. Peterson gets hired, what may be the reason?

(A) Her 5 years of experience in accounting

(B) Her excellent com mu nication skills

(C) She vvorks in a gym.

(D) She has a masters degree.


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Questions 186-190 refer to the fol low ing tacsimiles.

PROTECH CORPORATION

August 28To: Mr. Takada Nobu hiko , Vice President, BO C Corp oratio n

3-34-23 Osaka, Japan FAX: 81-6-555-1111

From: Paul Wall, Vic e Presid ent19th Street, Sydney, AustraliaFAX: 63-7-522-3817

Dear Mr. Nobuhiko:

On behal of Mr. Ashley and in response to your letter of August 21, we agree to change the date and place of the presentation that was planned for August 31 in Osaka, Japan. The presentation wil l instead take place, as you suggested, on September 9 at 2 p.m., at

our downtown Portland branch office. We would also l ike to invite you to a luncheon at noon of the same day at the Oregon Trail Resort. Mr. Wentworth sends his regards and is

looking forward to seeing you again. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

August 31

To: Mr. Paul Wall, Vic e Presid ent

19th Street, Sydney, Australia

FAX: 63 -7-522-38 17

From: Mr. Takada Nobuhiko, Vice President, BOC Corporation

3-34-23 Osaka, Japan

FAX: 81-6-555-1111

Dear Mr. Wall,

Thank you for your consideration and thanks again for changing the d ate and the place forour meeting. I have a tr ip to the United States schedul ed from S eptem ber 2 to Septem ber

19, so I thought it would be much better for me just to have a meeting at your office. It is

very time-consuming to get on a plane and get back to my country. I didrTt want you to

waste at least 2 whole days Corning here for a meeting when I can be in the States without

delay. Thanks for the invitation to the luncheon also. I am sure I will love the food. Lastly,

please don t wor ry abou t a thing about th e presentation. It is f lawless.

See you soon in Oregon!

Sincerely,

aada oUkio

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186. What is the main pu rpose of the first fax?

(A) To initiate discussions abo t planning a meeting

(B) To verity arrangements for a presentation

(C) To ask the recipient to contact Mr. Wentworth

(D) To request the cancellation of a meeting

187. Where will Mr. Nobuhiko meet Mr. Wentworth on September 9?

(A) At the BOC Corporations Osaka office

(B) At the Protech Corporations Brisbane office

(C) At the Protech Corporation's Portland office

(D) At the BOC CorporatiorTs Auckland office

188. Why did Mr. Nobuhiko want the place and time changed?

(A) He didnt want to waste any time.

(B) Paul Wall doesnt like long trips.

(C) He couldnt book a plane ticket.

(D) There is nothing to do in Japan.

189. What did Mr. Nobuhiko promise?

(A) To tinish a contract

(B) The perect preparation of a presentation(C) Not to be late

(D) The introduction of a nw product

190. How long did the Protech Corporation take to receive the letter and send a tacsimile?

(A) One day

(B) 3 days

(C) 1 week

(D) 2 weeks


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Questions 191-195 refer to the fol lowing memo s.

MEMORANDUM

To: Sales sta ff

Prom: Francen e Cardi

Subject: Upcoming Sale

I am in the process o f ordering boo ks for our upco min g sale. In the past, children

books have alvvays been our biggest sellers, so I am partcularly interested in

providing a good select ion at the sale. Please let me know vvhich t i t les and

authors we need to stock up on. I wil l also be ordering co okb oo ks, biograp hies,

and books-on-tape to f i l l our rather lmited stock. I vvould appreciate suggestions

in these areas, too. Thank you.

Francene CardiMarc Ecko

Francene. It's Marc. Here is the list of book titles and authors we need.

The Authors: Brian Peppers, Mick Foley, Andrevv Cho, Ronald

McDonald, Colonel Sanders

Books: The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, Massive Television, Doggy

style, Garlic Steakhouse, Dominos, Elephants at the Zoo Took

My Purse, The Hut

The authors are all those of children books, so any book by them that we have

Llow in stock vvould be absolutely great. The book titles are the bestsellers from

last month, and lots of customers are still looking for them, so it vvould be great

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S I . VVhich typ e of m erchandise has had the best sales in the past?

(A) Books on cooking

(B) Stories for young readers

(C) Taped recordings of books

(D) Lite histories of famous people

W.What should the sales staff do after reading the memo?

(A) Write letters to authors

(B) Order their own books

(C) Submit names of books for the sale

(D) Move books to the special sale shelves

191 What is the problem with the stores selection

(A) There are not enough of them.

(B) They do not include biographies.

(C) They are all very expensive.

(D) There are too many outdated items.

194. Who is Marc Ecko?

(A) An author

(B) An employee at the bookstore

(C) The owner of a cloth\ing line(D) The proprietor

195. What is Garlic Steakhouse?

(A) A steak

(B) A restaurant

(C) A best-selling book

(D) A book Francene Cardi requested


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Questions 196-200 refer to the following notice and letter.

Mr. Edwin I. Rubin, Chief Executive Officer of the B&T

Department store, extends a cordial invitation to you, our

preerred customer. For 2 special days, Saturday and Sunday,

August 24 and 25,10% will be taken off everything n the store.

Sale-priced items are an extra 10% off. You will even receive

this extra 10% off items in our Back to-School Sale, Misses

Shoe Sale, and Home Sale. You will receive the discounts

automatically when you use your B&T charge card.

* Except Cosmetics & Gift Certiicates

June 11

B&T Department Store

155 Figueroa Street

Los Angeles, CA 91335

To whom it may concern

I really appreciate tha t ou gave me extra discounts just for having a B&T

card! I don't know how I became your preerred customer, but I am very happy

to hear it. My friend got the preerred customer discount in May, and I was very

jealous, but I have nothing to be jealous of anymore. I vvill be back in the store

for some back-to-school shopping! Thanks! Oh, and does this also work vvith

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196. Who is invited to this special event?

(A) Edwin I. Rubin

(B) B&T Department store employees

(C) A customer

(D) The Chief Executive Officer

197. How long will the offer last?

(A) One vveekend

(B) One w eek

(C) Ten days

(D) Two months

198. What items are NOT included in this special offer?

(A) Gift certiticates

(B) Back-to-school clothes

(C) The Misses Shoe Sale

(D) Home furnishings

199. What is true about the offer?

(A) It is open to the public.

(B) All prices have been reduced by 20%.

(C) It is held every year. -(D) Purchases must be charged to a B&T credit card.

200. What does the cust omer ask about coupons?

(A) She asks if they can be used with the sale.

(B) She vvants to know if she can exchange them for cash.

(C) She asks how much they are worth.

(D) She asks if there is a discount on coupons.

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