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1. A : How will you go to your hometown? B : car.

(a) With

(b) On (c) BY ( 4 Of

2. A : Why did Bob clean out of his office? B : Having the project

successfully, he's moved to another department.

(a) doing (b) done (c) to do (d) be done

3. A : What should I do with these documents? B : You need them in a safe

place.

(a) keep (b) kept (c) to keep (d) keeping

4. A : Look at the check-in line! It's going to take ages.

B : must be a convention being held in this hotel.

(a) It (b) That (c) Thls (d) There

5. A : Do you play tennis? B : Not now, but I

(a) ought to (b) used to (c) should (d) could

6. A : What did you thmk of my paper? B : There were mistakes in it

than your last one.

(a) fewer (b) a few (c) lesser (d) a lot

7. A : What did your boyfnend say when you questioned him about the drugs?

B : He denied any.

(a) take (b) taken (c) taking (d) to take

8. A : What do you think of that author's new novel?

B : Quite good, it's story than the

last one.

(a) more a rather complicated (b) a rather more complicated (c) a more rather complicated (d) rather more a complicated

v 9. A : Did you have a lot to clean up after the 1 14. A : I still can't believe that my son won first

party? B : Yes, everyone went home a

big mess behind.

(a) left (b) leave (c) to leave (d) leaving

10. A : D o you think we can get to see that movie?

B : Yes, we can get there on time if we hurry.

(a) still (b) yet (c) just (d) already

11. A : Didn't you realize that your actions would cause an accident?

B : , I would not have done it.

(a) Did I know (b) Had I known (c) Have I known (d) Had I have known

12. A : Have you seen my bag? B : D o you mean the ?

(a) small leather green bag

(b) green small leather bag

(c) small green leather bag

(d) leather small green bag

13. A : John, clean your room, it's so messy. B : I'll do it after doing my

homework.

(a) I finish (b) I'll finish (c) I finished (d) 1'11 have finished

prize.

B : It a wonderful feeling when you found out.

(a) must be (b) must've been (c) should (d) should've been

15. A : any musical instruments? B : Yes, I do, I've been playing the guitar for

about 10 years.

(a) Do you play (b) Did you play (c) Are you playing (d) Had you played

16. A : How do you get along with your partner? B : Not too bad, we together.

(a) used to work (b) are used to work (c) used to workmg (d) are used to working

17. A : Why was John told off by the teacher? B : He grabbed Frank the throat.

(a) by (b) on (c) to ( 4 in

18. A : The wooden floor of my lounge needs

B : Do you need a hand to do it?

(a) resurfacing (b) to resurface (c) resurfaced (d) resurface

19. A : Did you see that movie zombies take over the city center?

B : Yeah, it was full of amazing scenes.

(a) when

(b) which

(c) how

(d) where

20. A : What's the weather like this weekend

in Cancun? B : I heard it a lot at this time of

the year.

(a) rains (b) rained (c) will rain (d) would rain

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21. The store will issue while you're waiting for your permanent card to arrive in the mail.

(a) temporary credit card (b) a temporary credit card (c) any temporary credit card (d) the temporary credit card

22. The Prime Minister, not the monarch, government policy.

(a) decide (b) decides (c) is deciding (d) are deciding

23. Peter expressed his wish that Jane the award.

(a) accept (b) accepts (c) accepted (d) had accepted

24. Nearly five hundred people are thought to in the storm last month.

(a) injure (b) be injured (c) have injured (d) have been injured

25. The president has promised to take action after pirates kidnapped several crewmen for ransom in raids.

(a) a number of (b) the number of (c) number of (d) numbers

26. He is accused of running a drugs trafficking network that earned

(a) with tens of millions of dollars (b) tens of millions of dollars (c) tens of millions dollars (d) of tens of millions of dollars

27. Uruguay has the highest proportion of elderly people in the southern hemisphere; almost a fifth of Uruguayans over sixty.

(a) age (b) aging (c) is aged (d) are aging

28. Although Diana is the oldest girl in the class, Julie

(a) is (b) is taller (c) is the tallest (d) is the tallest girl

29. The man was traveling in the car was in a collision with the truck.

(a) where (b) who (c) whom (d) which

30. The country sent two planes carrying returning refugees to Iraq a week ago,

the worsening situation there.

(a) despite (b) despite of (c) despite that (d) in spite

31. Five fishermen were rescued from their boat after it crashed into rocks off

the East Coast.

(a) sunken (b) sinking (c) sink (d) sunk

32. Unless traditional family farms u

something else to farm, many will have to stop farming altogether.

(a) find (b) found (c) wiU find (d) have found

33. The government supplied

(a) with blankets homeless (b) blankets of homeless (c) the homeless blankets (d) the homeless with blankets

34. Andy Lee didn't work at the university, worked in hospitals in Paris as he

had claimed.

(a) neither he had (b) nor he had (c) nor had he (d) or he had

35. no Spanish, Helen was able to communicate with shopkeepers in Madrid.

(a) Understood (b) Being understood (c) Though understand (d) Though understanding

36. It is worth whether or not the medication is addictive before deciding to take it.

(a) know (b) knowing (c) to know (d) known

37. Nowadays their habitats dwindling due to the expansion of cities.

(a) many wild animals find (b) many wild animals finds (c) many wild animal find (d) many wild animal finds

38. Although mental health problems are often not talked about, they affect as as

one in four of us.

(a) many (b) much (c) little (d) few

39. Socrates said that

(a) a good man could nothing to harm (b) a good man could nothing harm (c) nothing could harm a good man (d) nothing a good man could harm

40. The disease killed over infected with it.

(a) a quarter of all of those (b) quarter of all those (c) all those a quarter (d) those of all quarter

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41. (a) A : I'm sorry I'm ten minutes late. (b) B : That's OK. I have just myself arrived. (c) A : Hasn't John showed up yet? (d) B : No. It's strange of him to be so late.

42. (a) A : You don't look good. What's wrong? (b) B : I was started to feel sick this morning. (c) A : Oh, really? Then what are you going

to do? (d) B : I think I'll go home and take a rest.

43. (a) A : Do you still want to go to the beach? (b) B : Why not? Has your plans been

changed? (c) A : No, but what about the weather? It

might rain.

(d) B : Oh, I don't think that'll be a problem.

44. (a) A : I need to borrow some money until payday. Can you help out me?

(b) B : I'd like to, you know, but I don't have any to spare.

(c) A : Oh, I thought you had lots of spare cash.

(d) B : Well, I did, but I recently bought a new car.

45. (a) A : Why don't you tell me those tickets would be so expensive?

(b) B : Hey, it's Broadway. I thought you would realize that.

(c) A : Yes, but I didn't think the prices would be so high.

(d) B : What can I say? Welcome to Broadway.

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46. (a) Once upon a time there was an old king who was sick, and he thought, 'this will surely be the end of me.' (b) Then he said aloud, 'Tell Faithful Johannes to come to me." (c) Faithful Johannes had given this name because of h s lifelong loyalty to the king. (d) When he reached the old man's bedside, the king said to him, "I feel that my end is drawing near, so please take care of my son."

47. (a) Microsurgery is a rather new weapon against disease. (b) A microsurgeon performs operations by using a microscope what provides magmfication of the exact area to be operated upon. (c) Tiny blood vessels or nerves appear enlarged thnty or forty times. (d) Surgeons can concentrate now on areas once considered too small to work on.

48. (a) The University stdl holds its famous free lunchtime concerts. (b) The CSU Music Club, with its choir and symphony orchestra, give a concert each month. (c) Throughout the year the choir and orchestra also host famous soloists, chamber ensembles and jazz bands. (d) Members rehearse every week during semester under the professional tutelage of conductor Peter Anderson.

49. (a) Hyde Park, one of London's finest landscapes, provides facilities for many different leisure activity. (b) Henry Vm acquired Hyde Park from the monks of Westminster Abbey in 1536. (c) He and his court were often to be seen on thundering steeds in the park as they hunted for deer. (d) The park remained a private hunting ground until James I came to the throne.

50. (a) More and more doctors recognize that mental states and physical well-being are intimately connected. (b) An unhealthy body can lead to an unhealthy mind, and an illness of the mind can trigger diseases in the body. (c) Fixing a problem in one place, moreover, can often help with problems elsewhere. (d) The brain, after all, is only another organ, and it operates on same biochemical principles as any other body organ.

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1. A : Should we take my car to the meeting? B : I thmk we're better off by

bus.

(a) moving (b) getting

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2. A : I'm sorry I forgot your birthday. B : It's OK. But I wish you would have

(a) recorded (b) cancelled (c) delivered (d) remembered

3. A : Where did you get this beautiful vase? B : I at a yard sale.

(a) tried it on (b) looked it up (c) gave it away (d) picked it up

4. A : I can't afford this kitchen set. B : Then buy the other one. It's much

(a) lower (b) easier (c) cheaper (d) pricier

5. A : If you need anything, just give me a call. B : Thanks. It's to know you're

there for me.

(a) relaxing (b) reassuring (c) rewarding (d) reflecting

6. A : Hi, Anna. How have you been? B : Great. Thanks for

(a) questioning (b) asking

(c) trying (d) helping

7. A : What are you doing for these

days? B : I'm currently unemployed.

(a) profession (b) occupation

(c) work

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8. A : This fried chicken is really delicious! B : I wish I could the same

about this steak.

(a) say (b) tell

(c) speak (d) respond

9. A : Do you think we should bring more 1 14. A : Are you sure Brian's coming on Saturday money on our trip?

B : No. I thmk we have enough to all of our expenses.

(a) charge (b) cover (c) counteract (d) compensate

10. A : How was your performance last night? B : It was a(n) . Two dancers

didn't show up.

(a) chance (b) disaster (c) error (d) fortune

11. A : &, This is Mark Hammond. Could I talk to Mr. Robert Duncan?

B : One moment, please. I'll You to his department.

(a) convert (b) change (c) extend (d) transfer

12. A : How are you going to find a secretary? B : I'll just place an ad for a new office

, I guess.

(a) supervisor (b) organizer (c) assistant (d) executive

13. A : Please fasten your seat belt. We'll be landing soon.

B : Oh, of course. Sony, I didn't the sign was lit.

(a) view (b) glimpse (c) observe (d) notice

night? B : Don't worry. I'm he'll be

there.

(a) suggestive (b) positive (c) persuaded (d) determined

15. A : Can you tell me how to get to the library from here?

B : Take a left at the next of lights.

(a) pile

(b) group (c) section (d) set

16. A : Do you need help unloading your car? B : Thanks. I'd it.

(a) regard (b) need

(c) enjoy (d) appreciate

17. A : Thanks for coming on such short notice. B : No problem. It's no at all.

(a) factor (b) trouble (c) strain (d) concern

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sightseeing. B : I'm really sorry, but we're not responsible

for lost or stolen

(a) articles (b) portions (c) particles (d) elements

19. A : I just got a one-year at a health club.

B : Good for you. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

(a) enlistment (b) membership (c) contract (d) certificate

20. A : Do you want to join me for lunch this afternoon?

B : Thanks, but I a sandwich from home.

(a) brought

(b) made

(c) bagged (d) canied

21. A : Mr. Thomas sure looks today.

B : You would too, if you got a new car.

(a) brilliant

(b) happy (c) terrible (d) scared

22. A : Dad called and said he's not feeling well. But I'm too busy to go.

B : Don't worry. I'll him after

work.

(a) go in with (b) check in on (c) take it out on (d) make away with

23. A : Let's conduct the workshop in the conference room.

B : I don't think there will be enough for everyone in there.

(a) room (b) time (c) comfort (d) area

24. A : I'm sorry, but I believe you're in my seat. B : I think you're . It matches the

number on my ticket.

(a) uncertain (b) forgiven (c) misleading (d) mistaken

25. A : So, how was the concert last weekend? B : Great. But I had to through

the entire show because all the seats were taken.

(a) get up (b) stand up (c) go out (d) take off

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26. Even if you have already read the book, you will still really enjoy this wonderful

of the adventure in movie form.

(a) account (b) imitation (c) exhibition (d) disclosure

27. Conflicts in Sudan have damage to the country.

(a) made (b) taken (c) done (d) gotten

28. Research has shown that people who maintain a regular exercise program enjoy a long list of health

(a) habits (b) results (c) influences (d) benefits

29. The general at the meeting was that the decline in sales was due to the failure of the marketing plan.

(a) consideration (b) controversy (c) consensus (d) contention

30. Each of our products comes with a ten-year on all parts.

(a) warranty (b) collateral (c) security

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31. The main of the safety workshop is to ensure that employees understand emergency procedures.

(a) consequence (b) objective (c) process (d) event

32. If you suffer from severe headaches, your doctor may tablets that are specifically made to soothe migraines.

(a) subscribe (b) prescribe (c) predict (d) treat

33. Simply th~s coupon and we will apply the discount.

(a) present

(b) clip (c) save (d) place

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to each floor for wheelchair users.

(a) usage (b) access (c) approach

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35. Ben Johnson has been a(n) from the law for more than half his life; he has never been apprehended by police.

(a) fugitive (b) getaway (c) wanderer (d) escapee

36. During use of the vehicle, the renter must pay for insurance and assume for any damage that may occur.

(a) liability (b) vindication (c) impediment (d) corrodibility

37. Not all townspeople thought that the girl was a witch, but many believed she was

(a) spelled (b) hunted (c) haunted (d) possessed

38. Yoga poses range from the seemingly easy to those that are more obviously difficult and take years of practice to

(a) oversee (b) dominate (c) master (d) command

39. Recent in the economy indicate that the cost of home heating oil may soon fall.

(a) signs (b) stories (c) reasons (d) debates

40. It is that you fill the basin with warm water before addmg detergent.

(a) informed (b) guided (c) ordered (d) recommended

41. You can make this chair more comfortable by the armrest, backrest, height and

tilt of the seat.

(a) maneuvering

(b) arranging (c) adjusting (d) folding

42. A cold front is bringing cool temperatures to the eastern part of the nation, while stormy

remain in the Northwest.

(a) situations (b) forecasts (c) conditions (d) atmospheres

43. As babies grow older, socialization occurs more readily the more frequently they are

to others their age.

(a) exposed I (b) disclosed

(c) produced (d) displayed

44. The that will be discussed in 1 48. Rather than drawing with lines f ~ s t and then today's meeting is whether the company should hire another accountant or not.

(a) piece (b) issue (c) product (d) source

45. Researchers believe that chlldren languages best when they are young.

(a) test (b) learn

(c) grow (d) direct

46. The Humane Society is to housing and caring for an animal until they are able to find him or her a new home.

(a) prepared (b) committed (c) accountable (d) agreeable

47. In every war there is great suffering and many people

(a) fall (b) lose (c) die (d) hurt

filling the shapes with color, Monet drew and painted

(a) respectively (b) coincidentally (c) sequentially (d) simultaneously

49. Small loans can turn into debts when interest is left to accumulate unchecked.

(a) gargantuan (b) preposterous (c) heinous (d) savvy

50. State wildlife officials say some songbirds in the Midwest are a fatal bacterial infection from bird feeders.

(a) infecting (b) contracting (c) inheriting (d) contaminating

READING COMPREHENSION

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1. It is important to tailor your resume and cover letter to suit the needs of the position for which you are applying. How well you express yourself and order your ideas will greatly influence the employer's impression of you. Employers read many cover letters and resumes and will not struggle to read those that are not well organized and well written. Even if your information is clear and well written, if

, it will be ineffective.

(a) it has spelling errors (b) it is written by others (c) it is not submitted in time (d) it does not match the job requirements

2. There's always a lot of attention paid to the health benefits of food, but what about what's on our food? Many seasonings of herbs and spices not only make food taste good but are good for you. But don't expect to see whole meals made of them. Many of them are simply too strong and pungent to eat alone. They're great taste enhancers, but you probably wouldn't like a salad made exclusively of basil greens whose ursolic acid may suppress cancer cells. Still, it's good to know what because including certain seasonings in your diet can have a protective effect over time.

(a) is the best recipe for cooking (b) are the healthful properties (c) makes it taste good (d) amount to use

3. Splke Lee definitely has somethmg to say in Bamboozled about Bamboozled stars Damon Wayans as Pierre Delacroix, an uptight, impeccably dressed, Harvard-educated network television writer, the only black writer on the staff. His brash, loudmouthed boss Dunwitty(Michae1 Rapaport) demands that Delacroix come up with a h t TV program about urban blacks, or be fired. Dunwitty says that programs about the black middle class like The Cosby Show are hacheyed and that he wants somethmg bold and fresh. So Delacroix goes in the completely opposite direction, creating a variety program that recalls the days when blacks wore blackface and performed in minstrel shows.

(a) the poor conditions some blacks live in (b) middle class life as represented in drama (c) the way blacks are portrayed on television (d) the characteristics of famous black people

4. Thls book contains practical ideas for with children, including role play, mime, chants, puppets, and short plays. The aim is to help develop speaking skills, self-confidence, imagination, and creativity. The book's introduction gives a brief outline of the background and rationale behind using drama with children, and advice on how and when to use it.

(a) developing English skills through tra&tional games (b) introducing drama activities into English classes (c) using English with non-native speaking adults (d) integrating songs into the teaching of young chlldren

5. Congratulations on the purchase of your new desktop system based on the Intel Celeron processor. You can now . The Celeron processor can handle the latest business, multimedia, and entertainment applications. The hologram on the processor packaging and this cer

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cate is your assurance that your system is powered by an authentic Intel processor. This boxed processor is covered by a Three Year Limited Warranty.

(a) purchase this system at low cost (b) process information while on the move (c) contact their local system assembler (d) operate today's most demanhng software

6. The classic form of executive education, the Master of Business Administration (MJ3A), was devised in the early 1900s as a way to foster strong senior management

within large US-based companies. Its original format involves graduates undertaking two years of full-time study in which they are schooled in the fundamentals of business. Universities today, however, are changing course structures to allow for part-time, external and even Internet-based study. allows far greater numbers of students to undertake MBA studies.

(a) Building this college (b) Employing more teachers (c) Adding such flexibility (d) This new aid scheme

7. Israel's historic pullout from the Gaza Strip got underway when a barrier with a large, red 'Stop!' sign in English and Hebrew was erected across the main entry road to the Gaza settlements. The sign bans Israelis from entry and marks the beginning of Israel's moves to tear down established settlements. The action is likely to reshape Mideast

peace prospects. Hundreds of Israeli troops marched toward the largest Gaza settlement, Neve Dekalim, on Monday to begin

(a) buildng barricades to protect residents (b) preventing people from leaving the region (c) helping the refugees to establish settlements (d) demolition of settlement houses

8. Siona Benjamin, who grew up a Sephardic Jewwddle Eastern and Spanish ancestral heritage) in India, explores the dialogue between ancient and modem in her Muslim - and Hindu - inspired paintings. Her hybrid background has inspired her to depict images of racial integration and harmony. "My work emphasizes racial issues and raises questions about identity. In a world that is becoming more multicultural, I think it's important that viewers absorb my core message." That message is, of course, one of

(a) the beauty of nature (b) women's rights in India (c) social equality and justice (d) tolerance of diversity

9. Suicide has been used as a war tactic throughout history, but it is only in the last couple of decades that suicide terrorism - aimed at both military and civilian targets - has arisen. When used against civhan targets, suicide bombings can cause greater fear in the target population than other terrorist acts. The bomber's intent to die

. It creates the fear that other suicide attacks will follow at any time and any place.

(a) is a legitimate act of war these days (b) makes the attack even more terrifying (c) is an effective way to fight for a cause (d) is due to mental illness

Thank you for . Within two weeks we should be able to provide you with a decision in regard to your application, and we want you to know that we will be giving your application our fullest consideration. We would like to thank you again for your time and consideration and will be in touch with you as soon as we have some definitive information for you.

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(a) taking the time to be tested for employment (b) giving me the opportunity to gain promotion (c) for the helpful assistance you provided (d) your kind comments on my performance

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11. If you're a married baby boomer who is the caregiver of an elderly parent, your marriage is probably being put to the test. There is no way to completely prepare for

. Two things make it particularly stressful. The first is that costs of medical care are continually rising. The second thing is the duration of care needed. Medical science keeps us alive with diseases and problems that would have resulted in death 30 years ago. The result is that an elder may need care for years and years, adding to the burden on the marriage.

(a) the growing number of elderly people (b) the demanding job of giving care (c) the rising cost of raising children (d) the increasing appearance of diseases and problems

12. can be a thrilling and slightly scary process. To begin, you'll need to take a good look at your finances. Your income and current debt level usually determine what kind of mortgage you can afford. After you know what you can afford and what you want, it's time to look at houses. Compare each house to your wish list, and take notes along the way. Once you find a home you want to buy, you'll make an offer and enter negotiations. Towards the end of the process, you'll need to fork over a down payment and closing costs.

(a) Selling your real estate (b) Buying your first home (c) Planning your finance (d) Negotiating the closing costs

13. From 1492 onwards, European explorers sailed across the Atlantic to what they called the New World of North, Central and South America. There they discovered a treasure trove of gold and silver. And they found other treasures, too. These were foods that grew only in the New World, such as sweet corn and potatoes, and plants that could be made into medicines. In fact, you may be surprised to find out how many of the foods you eat come from the New World. Every time you eat a tomato or mashed potato or chocolate, you

(a) have to be careful not to eat too much (b) can thank clever European inventors (c) owe it to the discoveries made in the Americas (d) run the risk of developing heart disease

14. When physicians prognosticate a poor outcome in dlsease, how accurate are they? After all, prognostication is based on statistical probabilities. While statistics may apply to a large population sample, they tell us nothing about the individual. Believe the diagnosis if it is obtained reliably and if several opinions confirm it. Then, you can take appropriate action. So do not wholly buy into a prognosis

(a) unless it is based on statistics (b) without first trying alternative medicine (c) if a poor outcome is inevitable (d) until you have all of the necessary facts

15. There is a growing realization in the U.S. that excessive work demands can be physically and mentally hannful. Many people have started rebelling against the work ethic, claiming that working long hours affects personal relationships and quality of life.

there has been a shift in values, with more emphasis being given to personal relationships and nonwork activities. More leisure time is becoming the goal of more and more people.

(a) However (b) Furthermore (c) Consequently (d) Otherwise

16. Parasites were the inspiration behind the creature that terrified moviegoers in Alien. Now sci-fi screenwriters may have a new source of inspiration -parasitic worms that brainwash their victims. Scientists say hainvorms, which live inside grasshoppers, pump the insects with a cocktad of chemicals that makes them commit suicide by leaping into water. The parasites then swim away from their drowning hosts to continue their life cycle. Scientists say mind-altering human pathogens -such as those that cause rabies, sleeping sickness, and toxoplasmosis -may manipulate their victim in similar ways. , further understanding of biochemical communication between a parasite and its host may ultimately assist researchers in the search for new drugs and vaccines.

(a) So (b) However (c) Besides (d) Instead

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Dear Mr. Smith, This is to inform you that I have purchased all of the interests of my former partner, Miss Heidi Hainze, and that she is no longer associated with the firm of Teletech Inc. This internal change will in no way affect our company policy or manner of conducting business. Our business will continue to provide the same high quality products and services on which we have built our reputation. I would like to take this opportunity to assure you that we will continue to serve your business in a way that is mutually beneficial and profitable to us both.

Sincerely, Lois Chen

Q : What happened at Teletech?

(a) A new policy was implemented. (b) Chen decided to leave the company. (c) Hainze and Chen agreed to become partners. (d) Some ownership changes were made.

18. The history of Hong Kong has been characterized by a kind of 'border' or 'parasite' situation -an identification with 'Chinese culture' but a distance from the Chinese Communist regime; a resistance against colonialism but unwillingness to see the community's western-style prosperity disrupted. Hong Kong's location between China and the West produces tensions in which a desire to have it both ways is continually undercut by the refusal or inability to identify with either.

Q : What is the main idea of the passage?

(a) Hong Kong's status as a British colony benefited its economy. (b) Hong Kong has an ambivalent status between two worlds. (c) Hong Kong exists as a link between China and the West. (d) Honk Kong people suffer from an identity crisis.

19. One clear winter's day, Trevor and his friend were enjoying their favorite sport: extreme snowmobiling. As Trevor neared the highest point, banks of snow suddenly began to crack: Trevor's snowmobile had launched a powerful and deadly avalanche. Trevor was thrown 20 feet in the air, and was in danger of being swept more than 1,000 feet down the mountain beneath a wave of snow. Trevor's friend Jim quickly sprang into action, saving his Me. "An avalanche is hard to explain," Trevor says, "because we think of snow as soft; fun to jump and play in. But an avalanche is more like a cement mixer. If it wasn't for Jim, I wouldn't be here."

Q : What happened to Trevor?

(a) He saved his friend's life. (b) He was trapped in snow storm. (c) He barely escaped with hls life. (d) He was buried in snow avalanche.

20. To Afncan-Americans, Hunicane Katrina has become a generation-deflming catastrophe - a disaster with a predominantly black toll. They've rallied to the cause with an unprecedented outpouring of activism and generosity. Blacks who have been touched by the disaster are not only donating money but gathering supplies, taking in friends and relatives, even heading south to help shoulder the burden of their people. Katrina's searing images - linking nature's wrath and the nation's wrongs - have fanned the smoldering resentments of the civil rights, Reaganomics and hip-hop eras all at once.

Q : What is the best title of the passage?

(a) Hurricane Katrina Has Brought Americans Together. (b) Victims of Hurricane Katrina Need More Help. (c) Government Aid Finally Arrives for Hurricane Victims. (d) Katrina Inspires the Generosity of Black Americans.

21. I was fortunate to receive a grant from the California Research Grants Council at a time when my book project was just beginning. The grant gave me the incentive to proceed at full pace. So, I am very grateful for the RGC's support. I am most fortunate to have been helped at a time when I most needed it. I thank all of them. Behind them stands my loving family who have been close by my side and dispelled much grief with laughter.

Q : What is the purpose of the passage?

(a) To ask the RGC for support (b) To express thanks for attending the ceremony (c) To introduce readers to the contents of the book (d) To acknowledge those who helped the project

22. We have immediate openings for Call Center Representatives! Make a difference with just a little bit of your time. We will teach you to earn an excellent income while you are helping to Combat Drunk Driving! We offer a lucrative pay plan: a set wage guaranteed hourly versus generous commissions. Our top rep last week earned $20.77 per hour; average reps earn $9-$12 per hour. It is perfect for homemakers, retirees, college students or anyone looking to supplement their income. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, telemarketing or collections experience and a desire to earn more than an average wage.

Q : What is the main purpose of the passage?

(a) To recruit new employees (b) To inform staff about a new training course (c) To advertise against drunk driving (d) To introduce a telemarketing service

23. The pressure to be thin can take its toll. People can feel bad about their weight because thinness is stressed by the fasluon industry, the media, advertising, health professionals, and our culture. Dieting may make people feel like a failure if they cannot lose weight. Instead of blaming the diets, overweight people tend to blame themselves. Repeated diet failures set up a cycle of negative thoughts and often further weight gain.

Q : What is the main idea of the passage?

(a) The idea of physical beauty has been perverted by mass media. (b) An obsession with food can be harmful to health. (c) Pressure to be thin undermines people's self esteem. (d) Mental and emotional motivation is required for dieting.

24. What are the pros and cons of globahzation? Productivity grows more quickly when countries produce goods and services which they can export. Living standards can go up faster. Global competition and cheap imports keep a lid on prices, so inflation is less hkely to derail economic growth. On the other hand, millions of people have lost jobs due to cheap imports or production shifts abroad. Most find new jobs but they often'pay less. Also, service and white-collar jobs are increasingly vulnerable to operations moving offshore.

Q : Which of the following is correct according to the passage?

(a) Living standards are guaranteed to improve with globalization. (b) Globalization helps to increase employment around the world. (c) Global competition and cheap imports keep prices down. (d) Globalization makes wlute-collar jobs relatively secure.

25. We take great precautions to keep the information you share with us safe and private. We will not sell or give your personal information to other marketers without your consent. However, from time to time, we would like your permission to send you free product coupons, sneak previews of new products, or personalized offers or tips. We also may ask for comments on how to improve our product or programs. Thus your information may be securely shared with our agencies, which perform these services on our behalf, or safely stored in countries other than where collected. You can easily stop this practice at any time. Visit http://www.pc.com/privacy.htm for full details of our privacy policy.

Q : Which is NOT correct about the company's privacy policy?

(a) They don't sell or give information to unaffiliated companies. (b) They use information for the purpose of advertising. (c) Customers can stop the company from sharing information. (d) They share customer information with their research agencies.

26. 'This morning, my school-aged kids were standing at the bus stop a few minutes early, ready to go. Plus the dog was walked, the coffee brewed, and the baby freshly diapered. All this was accomplished by 7:30 A.M. But I don't know how moms who have to work manage to get their kids ready, catch the commuter train, and anive at the office to answer e-mails and read the Wall Street Journal all by the same time. They have my respect and awe.

Q : What is likely to be the woman's circumstances?

(a) She has more kids than most women. (b) She does not have full time employment. (c) She has not got a husband. (d) She does not usually have everythmg done by 7:30 a.m.

27. Noxious haze blamed on forest fires in Indonesia reached dangerous levels in Kuala Lumpur and nearby areas Wednesday, closing schools, halting some flights and keeping residents indoors. Flights at the Subang airport near Kuala Lumpur, used primarily by charter and private aircraft, were suspended after visibility plunged to less than 1,300 feet. The Meteorology Department said no respite was expected until October, when rains would help wash away the haze, a cocktail of dust, ash, sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide.

Q : Which of the following is correct according to the passage?

(a) The haze started in Kuala Lumpur. (b) The haze kept Indonesian residents indoors. (c) The Subang airport was closed. (d) The Subang airport will open in October.

28. It consumes more than two million acres of U.S. land each year, makes people more dependent on cars and reduces small-town ideals to obscurity. It's called urban sprawl. To fight it, planners are building mixed-use suburbs, using the old European city model: a web of pedestrian-friendly streets within a town center that contains a mix of housing alternatives. New urbanism is meant to save open space, reduce car dependence and pollution, and tighten community ties.

Q : How do the new suburbs differ from the existing suburbs?

(a) They involve less land consumption. (b) They are based on rural areas. (c) Their conditions are less crowded. (d) Their streets are more extensive.

29. Yahoo Inc. announced Thursday it would pay $1 billion in cash to acquire a 40 percent stake in the Chinese e-commerce fm Alibaba.com. As part of the deal, Yahoo has also agreed to combine its China business with Alibaba, according to a joint statement from the two companies. The combined entity will also include 3721.com, a Chinese language search engine that Yahoo acquired last year, it said. The agreement makes Yahoo the largest strategic investor in Alibaba. It is the biggest deal yet in a flurry of investments in China by foreign Internet companies eager for a share of a market with more than 100 million people online.

Q : Which is correct according to the passage?

(a) Alibaba is a Chinese language search engine. (b) The Yahoo deal is the biggest ever in e-commerce business. (c) Foreign companies dominate the Chinese Internet market. (d) Yahoo will merge its China-based businesses into Alibaba.

30. The Nobel Prize for literature is due to be announced in the next week or two with a non-European likely to clinch the prestigious and valuable award, according to talk in Stockholm literary circles. The Swedish Academy, which traditionally unveils literature's top accolade on a Thursday in October was letting nothing slip about its candidate list. But with around $1 million at stake, there is plenty of speculation about who the winner will be.

Q : Which is correct according to the passage?

(a) Nobel Prize laureates get about $1 million in prize money. (b) The list for viable candidates was released on Thursday. (c) The Nobel Pnze is llkely to be won by a European writer. (d) The Nobel Prize for literature will be awarded on Oct. 9.

31. Jane was down on her luck. Through the years she had lost her home and had been living for three years in a small rented apartment. Even so, she never lost hope. Every week like clockwork for fifeen years, she bought a lottery-ticket. When the California lottery hit 91-million dollars, Jane bought her usual tickets. The next day the clerk at the store confiied the miraculous news: Jane had won the jackpot!

Q : Which is correct about Jane according to the passage?

(a) She owned a small apartment. (b) She is a multi-millionaire. (c) She worked the same job for 15 years. (d) She has always had good luck.

32. Since the age of 11, Paolo has worked at the family store, taking care of everything from customer service and refunds to returns and pick-ups. For years, Paolo's father has encouraged him to stay working at the store. "We know what Paolo is doing right now is not exactly what he wants to be doing." Paolo's sister says. "He does it because he wants to make my father happy." Paolo says he loves his family, but he longs to do what he has dreamed about since he was a child: to be an actor. "It's like I'm being pulled in different directions," Paolo says. "My heart says acting. My family wants me to help them out at the store. What do I do?"

Q : Which is correct about Paolo?

(a) He likes his current job. (b) His job is a burden to him. (c) He inherited his father's store. (d) He is an amateur actor.

33. Sporting metaphors abound in U.S. daily life. Constant clichis about scores, rain checks, eight balls, striking out and, above all, of winning and losing, create an impression of ordinary life in the U.S. as a strenuous, highly competitive game in progress. Show me a good loser, people say, and I'll show you a loser - a version of Leo Durocher's immortal precept, "Nice guys finish last." What all this adds up to is not just a casual plundering of sports and games for new vocabulary. It's a reflection of a very basic and unsophisticated attitude toward success in life.

Q : What can be inferred as the speaker's opinion?

(a) Americans like stories with a happy ending. (b) Americans put a high value on sportsmanship. (c) Americans are more competitive than other people. (d) Americans have black and white views on what success means.

To Whom It May Concern:

This is to confirm that James Cooper has been employed by Teco Corp. for approximately 3 years. During his tenure of employment, he has displayed a unique ability to identtfy and solve problems. He has been instrumental in the streamlining of our accounting department. In this and other ways, his experience in accounting and finance has been a valuable asset to us, and it will be of great value to any company utilizing his services. He is loyal and always places the welfare of the company above all else. Any company considering this individual for employment has my most enthusiastic recommendation.

Yours Sincerely Managing Director

Q : What is the purpose of this letter?

(a) To advertise a company (b) To close an account (c) To recommend an employee (d) To c o n f i an order

35. Since the disputed election of 2000, some Americans have lost faith in their voting system. Problems in the 2004 elections -from long lines at polling stations to inconsistent handling of provisional ballots -have exacerbated the sense that U.S. elections are flawed. Now, a bipartisan commission has recommended voting reforms -including a call for all voters to show photo IDS, paper trails for electronic voting machines, and a shift toward the nonpartisan administration of elections. However, one problem is that about 12 percent of the voting-age population, a group that skews votes toward minorities and low-income workers, does not have a photo ID driver's license.

Q : What can be inferred from the passage?

(a) Photo ID requirements for voters could influence results. (b) Large scale election fraud could happen in the future. (c) About 12 percent of the population usually doesn't vote. (d) A new system of voting needs to be all electronic.

36. Autism Spectrum Disorders(ASD) are lifelong neurodevelopmental disorders that affect how people communicate and relate to others. The range and intensity of disability varies, but all people affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders have difficulty with communication, learning and social skills. There is no definitive cause or cure, but specialized interventions can give people affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders the tools they need to lead full and productive lives.

Q : What can be inferred about people with ASD?

(a) They can be cured. (b) They can do well with help. (c) They have unique shlls. (d) They cannot get a job.

37. While mosquitoes of both genders feed on nectar and other sugary sources, female mosquitoes also require blood meals. Most biting mosquitoes are drawn to horses, cattle, birds or small animals, as well as humans. They use carbon dioxide, moisture, color, and movement to help locate their prey. Many mosquitoes are especially active at dusk and dawn, with some species seeking blood through the night. Some kinds of mosquitoes bite during the day, especially on cloudy days and in shady areas, which are moist and sheltered from the wind.

Q : Which is correct according to the passage?

(a) Mosquitoes bite less frequently on cloudy days. (b) Some animals use movement to locate mosquitoes. (c) Mosquitoes prefer biting animals to humans. (d) Female mosquitoes feed on sugary as well as blood sources.

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38. New Zealand has long been famed for its stunning, unspoiled landscape. (a) Equal to the acclaim for its beauty is the acclaim for its fine wines. (b) The wineries are handily located within minutes of each other and can be comfortably visited within a two-week period. (c) Climate, geography and human skill have combined to produce highly

distinctive, premium quality wines, which have earned New Zealand a world-class reputation. (d) New Zealand's flagshp wine, Sauvignon Blanc, for example, has been rated by critics as the world's best.

39. The Earth is home to millions of different kinds of organisms, from slime molds to sheep, blue whales to mole rats. (a) Yet the diversity of size and structure in all of these organisms emerges from one fundamental building block: the cell. (b) A cell is a small, membrane-bound compartment that is critical to all the basic functions of life. (c) Single-celled organisms have different cell structure than multi-celled organisms and plant cells have different structure from animal cells. (d) Since all living organisms, from the simplest to the most complex, are composed of cells, understanding how cells work is integral to understanding larger life processes.

40. The seeming simplicity of children's books frequently reveals, on closer examination, a subtext of rebellion. (a) The difference between social property and the child's alternative vision may express itself through broad or subtle comedy, satire, parody, or irony. (b) Many adults are aware that adult and child perspectives are often antagonistic. (c) Literature for children has often been used to suppress what we today think of as the child's natural urge. (d) But some adults see it as a serious problem, that perspectives can pose a threat in the same way that the comic impulse undermines the sobrieties of institutions.