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PRACTICE TEST 1

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PART 1
The firefighters are holding a hose. Its rush hour. The man is sitting at a desk. The man is lifting a box. The files are arranged neatly on the shelves. The people are at an airport. The package is being delivered to the woman. 8. (B) The women are working on a project together. 9. (C) There are several glasses on the counter. 10. (A) The patient is being treated by the dentist. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. (C) (C) (D) (B) (A) (B) (D)

PART 3
41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. (C) (B) (C) (A) (B) (B) (C) (C) (A) (A) (D) (C) (D) (A) (C) (A) (B) (B) (D) (A) (B) (D) (D) (B) (B) (A) Reserving an extra hotel room A name and reservation number The mans family name Their companys new invoicing system Their old billing system was outdated. It has helped her with her work. It contained an unexpected item. A telecommunications expert The meeting was not essential. She didnt know she had to pay taxes. How much she will have to pay Read an information leaflet Buying a piece of land and building on it Increase the size of their building In three months A staff meeting She had to meet a client. She is glad that she was not there. Johns office number He doesnt like being disturbed at home. In the office directory Next Wednesday afternoon The meeting will be very long. A presentation by the planning division A scandal in the construction industry Many of their buildings have structural flaws. The company will have to pull down several buildings. They have an outstanding bill to pay. The mans Straight away

PART 2
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (C) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (B) (B) (A) (A) (A) (C) (A) (B) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (C) (C) (A) (B) I have to finish a marketing report. The supplier. Our shipment has arrived. On Julies desk. For a class Im taking at the community college. We can pick it up any time after 3:00. A year. Sure. Whats the number? Id rather get it all done today. Sure you will. Let me help you. Im almost done. Yes, its very interesting, but a little difficult. It certainly was. I dont remember exactly, but it was a good deal. I thought wed agreed on two oclock. From five oclock until seven-thirty. I dont mind going to meet her. Oh, I threw it away already. Yes, with my business partner. Early next week. I couldnt find the room. Actually, he asked if he could have it. Oh no. Not again. Well, how urgent is it? Didnt you know? Shes on vacation. Theres some space in the basement. How does next Tuesday sound? Im going to be in charge of that. I put them in an envelope on your desk. I work flexi-time, so it varies. Oh, we thought you had ordered them.

67. (B) 68. (A) 69. (C) 70. (D)

PART 4
71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. (B) (B) (C) (D) (D) (B) (C) (D) (A) (A) (D) (C) AAMs success in foreign sales England, Norway, France, and Germany Mark Simpson To decrease use of paper and electricity Flush the toilet regularly. People must conserve natural resources. To subscribe to this publication By credit card Those interested in the arts On a train The train is late. The food service will close.

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83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97.

(C) (A) (D) (B) (D) (A) (D) (A) (B) (A) (D) (A) (C) (C) (A)

98. (B) 99. (C) 100. (A)

To speed up your call 1 Ticket delivery A businessman who provides charitable assistance For a decade By allowing for the provision of clean water Health care products Gold Card Members get 20% off on Tuesdays. All GFY customers To keep him informed of the situation Improving quality control A pay raise or an increase in personnel Health and safety inspectors Defective safety mechanisms They will be off work with full pay for about a week. Winter vacation packages Dinner By visiting a branch directly or calling a special hotline

PART 6
141. 143. 145. 147. 149. 151. (B) (A) (A) (C) (C) (D) sure convincing expired advise announce free 142. 144. 146. 148. 150. 152. (C) (C) (B) (C) (D) (A) away free cut up forward pick up apply

PART 7
153. (D) West 55 Checking & West Advantage Account 154. (D) West Free Checking 155. (C) West 55 Checking 156. (A) A technical periodical of the electronics trade 157. (B) 12 months 158. (B) An ad announcing a special offer 159. (C) A business person 160. (B) $250 161. (D) A computer program 162. (C) Stay home when you are sick 163. (A) Winter 164. (A) That workers are reluctant to take sick leave 165. (C) Its a young, fast-growing company. 166. (B) An increase in transactions between bank branches 167. (D) It is less expensive to use single-engine airplanes than trucks. 168. (C) Two weeks after the news release 169. (C) A sales letter 170. (A) It will increase profits. 171. (B) Read the agreement and complete a questionnaire 172. (B) Just a few months 173. (B) Real Estate agents 174. (A) Convenience and expense 175. (C) Until construction is completed 176. (D) On the office notice boards 177. (B) To give park regulations to visitors 178. (D) To reduce the possibility of forest fires 179. (A) They will have to pay a fine. 180. (C) If they join the parks animal-feeding program 181. (C) To make a complaint 182. (C) About three weeks 183. (A) She will stop using Office Depot. 184. (A) The items were dispatched twice.

PART 5
101. 103. 105. 107. 109. 111. 113. 115. 117. 119. 121. 123. 125. 127. 129. 131. 133. 135. 137. 139. (B) (C) (C) (D) (B) (D) (D) (D) (D) (A) (D) (C) (B) (B) (C) (D) (C) (B) (C) (B) incentives will allow coordinate would arrive many themselves within by scarce found that requested latest accepted minimum to place nobody by most themselves opposite 102. 104. 106. 108. 110. 112. 114. 116. 118. 120. 122. 124. 126. 128. 130. 132. 134. 136. 138. 140. (A) (B) (B) (D) (A) (B) (C) (A) (C) (A) (B) (C) (A) (D) (B) (C) (A) (D) (D) (C) ago ought impressed Despite over notified yet are going Even whether as and percentage depends effect While has When holding ceremony

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(A) (A) (B) (C) (B) (C) (A) (A) (C)

He is sorry, but understands her reasons. To solicit ideas from sales staff He will not be at the meeting. Fiction Paperback It includes books given away. Discount coupons A job ad Good pay, managers, and opportunities An MBA graduate with no sales experience

Winning a prize for his MBA thesis He lacks the necessary experience. To find volunteers Deprived children from the local community People with medical training. She used to work with underprivileged children. 200. (B) A balloon toy

194. 195. 196. 197. 198. 199.

(C) (B) (B) (C) (B) (C)

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PRACTICE TEST 2
PART 1
The doctors are looking at an x-ray. Theres no one in the lobby. The woman is getting off the train. The referee is observing the players. Its too early to check in for the flight. The woman is standing atop the ladder. The clothes are hanging on the rack. The two men are shaking hands on an agreement. 9. (B) They are working near a minor road. 10. (A) The woman is writing something in her book. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. (C) (A) (B) (C) (A) (D) (B) (A)

PART 3
41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. (D) (B) (A) (C) (B) (B) (B) (C) (B) (B) (C) (B) (D) (B) (A) (A) (B) (D) (B) (A) (C) (C) (B) (D) (B) (B) (A) (D) (B) (A) Their employer It is much nicer than his old computer. She is looking forward to getting one. At a conference all week Check the Asian reports immediately Bad news To a meeting He needs to finish writing a letter. The man will be late again. Market research Tomorrow at ten oclock Documents to be read The supply department He is busy. 30 boxes He thinks he is lost. An office a couple of blocks away By calling their old number Reduce overhead Theyre unreasonable. Lay off one member of the staff To New York The woman has to reduce the length of her trip. On the 19th Overseas business challenges Translation His company may expand overseas. A letter Check a letter for her Perfection is more important than punctuality.

PART 2
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. (C) (A) (B) (B) (A) (A) (B) (C) (C) (B) (C) (A) (A) No. The repairman hasnt arrived yet. All weekend. Sure, but I need it back. There were a lot of items to discuss. Were going to buy a new one. On the middle shelf towards the wall. Well, have a safe flight. No, were closing early for the holiday. I have an opening at eleven. Two years ago. Twenty-five should be enough. Wait. I need to take a look first! Im sorry sir. I only have window seats available. OK, I can get it done after lunch. There was a power outage, so I couldnt serve customers. Ian and Brian will be joining you. Hell have an office on the fifth floor. As soon as possible. It says in the program. Id go for the candidate with the most experience. I hope theyre not locked inside the cabinet. I dont know. I havent counted them yet. He said he would put it between the copy machine and the filing cabinets. Ive already sent them to your secretary. The basement is flooded, and there was nowhere else to put them. I believe its still Andy McCarthy. Relax, I still have a whole day to get it done. Its probably got a virus. Thank you. I designed the lettering using my PC. Turn the green lever, then pull out the empty tube.

24. (A) 25. (A) 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. (A) (A) (A) (B) (A)

PART 4
71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. A brochure on mutual funds Call and request a copy It is free. Consumer affairs Star 4 minutes She is writing a book. 10 years Nobel Prize winner A tour operator 2 300 The interest earned on your bank account Your credit record is always changing. Someone whose credit application was rejected 86. (A) The market was weak in October. 87. (C) 4% (B) (C) (B) (C) (D) (B) (B) (A) (D) (C) (B) (B) (B) (C) (C)

31. (B) 32. (B) 33. (C) 34. (B) 35. (A) 36. (A) 37. (A) 38. (C) 39. (A) 40. (B)

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88. (D) Because of an increase in fuel costs 89. (D) It states that it is used in the best health spas and hotels. 90. (C) $20 91. (B) To soften water 92. (C) To alter a reservation 93. (A) 4 94. (B) She will telephone the hotel again. 95. (C) A train has come off the rail tracks. 96. (B) Rail travelers with flights leaving Heathrow Airport before 4 p.m. 97. (C) At the ticket office 98. (A) In a bank 99. (D) The gunmen, bank clerks, and customers 100. (C) People standing in the street

156. 157. 158. 159. 160. 161. 162. 163. 164. 165. 166. 167. 168. 169. 170.

(D) (A) (A) (A) (D) (C) (C) (B) (A) (B) (D) (C) (B) (A) (D)

PART 5
101. 103. 105. 107. 109. 111. 113. 115. 117. 119. 121. 123. 125. 127. 129. 131. 133. 135. 137. 139. (A) (B) (B) (C) (A) (A) (D) (D) (A) (B) (A) (D) (D) (A) (B) (A) (C) (C) (B) (B) suggested its highest Although addition expected serving developing are available for cost time already surpass greatly on According are being required took 102. 104. 106. 108. 110. 112. 114. 116. 118. 120. 122. 124. 126. 128. 130. 132. 134. 136. 138. 140. (B) (D) (B) (C) (D) (C) (B) (B) (D) (A) (B) (C) (B) (D) (D) (C) (A) (C) (A) (B) because of grew opportunities who wealthier about demonstrable information in announcement effective sailing opting will have been next Friday right how many Despite biggest working

171. (B) 172. (A) 173. (A) 174. (D) 175. (B) 176. (C) 177. (C) 178. (D) 179. (A) 180. (B) 181. (B) 182. (D) 183. (C) 184. 185. 186. 187. 188. 189. 190. 191. 192. 193. 194. 195. 196. 197. 198. 199. (C) (A) (B) (B) (B) (C) (A) (B) (D) (A) (D) (D) (A) (C) (C) (B)

PART 6
141. 143. 145. 147. 149. 151. (B) (B) (D) (A) (D) (B) alert reputation customers staff further affected 142. 144. 146. 148. 150. 152. (D) (C) (C) (B) (B) (C) recent premises clerks convey stock inconvenience

PART 7
153. (D) Establishing copying limits 154. (C) In half, starting in July 155. (B) A computer research system

200. (A)

Broad research criteria A computer with certain specifications 4 Delivery time and price $18.35 A mail order catalog Pay a $15 membership fee Discounts on all purchases at SHOP stores During bargain sales To collect money Setting up a meeting Mr. Burnham does not return their calls. June 2nd Architects In these professions, men earn more than women. Dancer Female authors earned more than male announcers. An ad for a loan company Excellent interest rates on your loan A young couple looking for their first home More than 85 years The amount women spent on athletic shoes in a 10-year period. Spending has quadrupled in a decade. The womens athletic footwear business is going strong. A lack of choice of styles To maintain contact with a customer 50% off if you buy more than $50 by December 10th His companys prices and the quality of their goods He no longer works for Wilcon Products. On a separate form To encourage workers to be more careful They are more careful about safety than men. It may prevent them from ingesting toxins. Something getting in workers eyes These accidents are avoidable with care. An instructional memo To assist employees in finding jobs they like The supervisor adds comments. 2 and 7 6 weeks A special deal on a rental vehicle You must reserve a vehicle ahead of time. Saturday or Sunday His application for a rental car was rejected. They have unreasonably high standards.

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PRACTICE TEST 3
PART 1
1. (A) The road is full of traffic. 2. (C) The police officer is arresting a suspect. 3. (D) The two men are hanging from safety harnesses. 4. (A) The man is talking on a public telephone. 5. (C) He is picking a book off a table. 6. (D) The woman is walking up the stairs. 7. (C) The bridge is crowded. 8. (B) The train doors are open. 9. (A) The man is confused about something. 10. (B) The three men are walking together.

PART 3
41. (A) Talking about a letter 42. (B) The man just needs to make a few changes. 43. (C) He thinks they are very helpful. 44. (B) Problems with a fax machine 45. (A) Print out a confirmation sheet 46. (C) The document has been sent successfully. 47. (B) She feels overworked. 48. (B) More time to complete the work 49. (A) Its unlikely he can extend the deadline. 50. (C) In an office supply store 51. (D) They are out of stock. 52. (A) Order a box of pens for the man 53. (C) An excellent employee 54. (B) Improved relations with Price 55. (B) Give Evans a bonus or a raise 56. (A) Giving advice about managing time 57. (B) By taking his time and not hurrying 58. (C) Because of stress 59. (B) He has quit his job. 60. (C) She thought the man liked his job. 61. (B) To a smaller city 62. (C) Salesman 63. (D) Give her credit card number 64. (A) Return it 65. (B) The machines kept breaking down. 66. (B) Buying new machines 67. (C) Comparing the cost of different options 68. (A) Mathematics 69. (B) Accountant 70. (C) She is very interested in his offer.

PART 2
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. (C) (A) (C) (B) (B) (C) (B) (B) (C) (A) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (C) (B) (A) (B) (A) (A) (C) (B) (B) (B) (A) (B) (A) Three people from accounting resigned. It sure looks like it. I had a wonderful time. First, you turn the knob to the left. It turned out to be more complicated than we thought. How about on Friday? Theres one on Water Street. Yes, well discuss it at the meeting. That was Dawson, our biggest client. Ill go by bike, if the weather is decent. Id like to get a job in advertising. Yes, shes got 10 years work experience in computer graphics. For three days. By tomorrow afternoon, I think. Were not sure, but were investigating. No, its too wide. Wed better let him know sooner rather than later. I guess well meet in his office. Turn it so the green stripe is facing up. They were a little disappointing. Im afraid its broken. Ill be done in about five minutes. Yes, 15 years ago. No, Ive never met her before. Its the new intern. Theres going to be an investigation. Theyve found a cheaper supplier. Dont blame me every time you lose something. The black and white looks a little oldfashioned. Thats OK, I have a spare one.

PART 4
71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. (D) (D) (C) (C) (D) (A) (A) (D) (D) (C) (A) (B) (C) (C) (C) To order some forms Press 4 to hear the message in Spanish. 3 A guest speaker is being introduced. Marketing Elizabeth Morgan was a science teacher. To announce a death Coronado Partners Three years At an airport To advise passengers about carry-on luggage restrictions Passengers with young children A catalog 3 Catalog shoppers

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(D) (D) (A) (B) (D) (C)

92. (C) 93. (D) 94. (B) 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. (B) (C) (C) (B) (C)

100. (C)

An airline and travel destination Skiing None Made a flight reservation By 11 a.m. She couldnt get all the seats located together. A shopping mall A child has got lost. Give a description of Samantha at the customer service center People who have trouble sleeping $20 3 Local businesses To fund projects for young people in the local community One Greenford youth who wants to study engineering

PART 7
153. (D) Conducting Better Meetings 154. (B) Create a financial budget for the meeting and stick to it 155. (B) Time management 156. (D) Bi-monthly 157. (C) $62.40 158. (B) 12 times a year 159. (C) Value 160. (A) This is one of the best lines of portable stereos made today. 161. (C) Emphasize product value 162. (D) Evaluate whether your credit card serves you well 163. (B) Get a card with the lowest interest rate possible. 164. (A) People who pay the balance in full each month 165. (D) Winter 166. (D) Making a charitable donation in his name 167. (B) He is one of their clients. 168. (A) To thank Ewan for his efforts over the past year 169. (C) To ask Lets Go to cancel a bill 170. (A) Before July 28th 171. (B) He had to perform surgery. 172. (B) His secretary 173. (C) Drilling for oil deep below the ocean 174. (D) A stock market investor 175. (A) Take over a Finnish drilling company 176. (B) Taking on more difficult drilling jobs 177. (C) 3 weeks and one day 178. (D) Drive a rental car 179. (B) By 3 p.m. 180. (A) What he will be doing in each location 181. (B) The company was recommended to him. 182. (B) Prescription drugs for men and outpatient care for women 183. (C) Women spend more for medical services. 184. (B) $32 185. (B) Mr. Williams will be under no pressure to take out a policy. 186. (B) A job vacancy 187. (C) A confident art major with consulting and computer experience 188. (D) Organize and produce presentations and seminars on management 189. (C) Membership of a debating society 190. (D) Her lack of experience 191. (D) Enthusiastic 192. (B) The importance of secretarial work

PART 5
101. 103. 105. 107. 109. 111. 113. 115. 117. 119. 121. 123. 125. 127. 129. 131. 133. 135. 137. 139. (A) (C) (A) (A) (B) (C) (D) (C) (D) (D) (D) (B) (B) (D) (B) (B) (C) (D) (B) (B) return For in who out off to stay claimed must have so precise by one was asked long loyal lower inefficient precedent would have given 102. 104. 106. 108. 110. 112. 114. 116. 118. 120. 122. 124. 126. 128. 130. 132. 134. 136. 138. 140. (D) (C) (D) (B) (A) (B) (C) (A) (A) (B) (A) (D) (C) (C) (D) (C) (B) (A) (A) (A) memorable Most any hopes have been whether never since lowest developers until promoted after found differing entire objective capital lend required

PART 6
141. 143. 145. 147. 149. 151. (C) (D) (D) (D) (D) (D) remind entitled make rate to inform eligible 142. 144. 146. 148. 150. 152. (D) (C) (C) (C) (C) (C) premises every grateful suitable further earliest

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193. (B) Sending a member of the support staff to the conference every year 194. (C) She thinks it is a wonderful idea. 195. (C) Eric Richards 196. (A) Southwest Telecommunications wanted to solve problems caused by long-term computer use.

197. (B) Work on computers to experience problems first hand 198. (C) Providing chairs with good back support 199. (D) As soon as possible 200. (A) Samples of suitable office furniture

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PRACTICE TEST 4
PART 1
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. (C) (A) (B) (B) (B) (C) (C) (A) (B) (A) The room has been set up for a conference. The man is painting a door. There are tools on the work bench. The two women look happy. The cars are at the gas station. The woman is surfing the Internet. The people are arranging papers on a table. The women are discussing a document. The man and women are surveying the view. The woman is seated on the right of one of the men.

PART 3
41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. (C) (A) (B) (C) (B) (C) (C) (A) (B) (B) (B) (B) (B) (D) (A) (A) (A) (C) (B) (C) (A) (B) (A) It is too dark. Putting in some extra lights Buy some table lamps She doesnt care if Peter is present or not. Theyll have to say everything twice. His time management skills Edit a report Whether she has communicated clearly She is a better writer than she realizes. He thinks he has the flu. He should have stayed home. They are going through a quiet period. He left his keys in the parking lot. Coworkers No one tried to take his car. He hopes she likes her new job. Shes going to coordinate conferences. May 1st Shopping for clothes Disappointed With sympathy She has been given a raise. That the company makes the woman work too hard To the managers office He might lose his job. He hasnt been working at the company for very long. Worried about her job security To make a complaint The man is leaving. Because she needs to find a suitable replacement

PART 2
11. 12. 13. 14. (B) (B) (B) (C) No, she took the shuttle. In June. Long, about 12 hours. Go straight down the middle aisle to the back. OK, but Im not sure its the right job for me. Yes, heres an application form. Walter, he wants you to call him back. Its because its on the main road. Sure, turn it on. I did. But I didnt understand them. Only five days, and it must be for a family member. Return it to the manufacturer. The last weekend in March. Is that OK? Its the white building on the right. To Edgar Winters. Of course! Your proposal was excellent. The same as yesterday. I was hoping I could look at it over the weekend. They arent happy with it. Ill be right there. Why? Is there a problem? Yes, shes a real professional. Its supposed to be delivered within the hour. Theyll tell us at the weekly meeting on Wednesday. Morocco and Egypt. Do you mean the red power mower, sir? Hell arrive at ten, and well get started at 10:30. Ive never known Alison to miss a deadline or forget to do something. I have no idea. This is such a mess. Drop by my office this afternoon.

15. (B) 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. (A) (A) (C) (A) (A) (A) (B) (B) (B) (B) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (A) (A) (B)

64. (C) 65. (C) 66. (A) 67. 68. 69. 70. (C) (C) (B) (A)

PART 4
71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. At a staff meeting Beneath the back windows Just before noon Two medical doctors She is an excellent lecturer. Lived in West Africa Taos Communications They have new film projectors. $6 7 days Hold on to your hats because it will be windy. 82. (D) Mild temperatures with gusting winds 83. (A) There are not enough seats available. 84. (C) Arbitrarily move passengers to a different flight (D) (D) (B) (C) (B) (C) (B) (C) (D) (B) (C)

34. (B) 35. (B) 36. (B) 37. (C) 38. (A) 39. (B) 40. (B)

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(B) (B) (B) (B) (A) (A) (C) (C) (D) (C) (D) (A) (C) (B) (A) (A)

A better class of travel or a free flight When the library is open People with vision problems 2 A health supplement For three weeks Start with 600 mg, then reduce it to 300 mg To announce job cuts For a year The most junior employees Six times That his company has not been doing its best Call Kevin To promote a new book She thought the market was saturated. Anyone interested in fund management

PART 7
153. 154. 155. 156. 157. 158. 159. (C) (D) (C) (D) (C) (B) (C) He is a tax accountant. Rhonda McVities $52.50 According to the distance transported A penknife 70 pounds Anyone interested in improving their computer skills Twice a month A schedule of classes Report financial transactions of a certain size They are unhappy about them. Prevent illegal funds being channeled secretly by organized crime groups To confirm a reservation for a meeting at the BV Center About 80 As soon as she receives this letter The AV department and Food and Beverage Manager Its free of charge and available all the time. Madrid Type the fax onto a website A headset Individuals who conduct international financial transactions 5, regardless of your balance Transferring funds to another bank fifteen times in a month, without incurring charges $1,000 Passengers must fly once a month for 12 months. It doesnt matter how far you fly. A maximum of 4 By calling a special phone line or downloading the form He wants a quiet room. By telephone After midnight The hotel is located far from the road. Mr. Rodriguezs credit card number March 31st Pay the full amount before July 5th He should have paid the full amount by April 29th. 3 Because the order was canceled

160. (B) 161. (C) 162. (B) 163. (A) 164. (A) 165. (B) 166. (A) 167. (D) 168. (B)

PART 5
101. 103. 105. 107. 109. 111. 113. 115. 117. 119. 121. 123. 125. 127. 129. 131. 133. 135. 137. 139. (B) (C) (B) (C) (B) (B) (C) (A) (D) (B) (B) (D) (B) (D) (B) (C) (B) (B) (C) (B) number dont complex due to would be on hope proved seemed excited was Since informative from As provide lower had been currently must 102. 104. 106. 108. 110. 112. 114. 116. 118. 120. 122. 124. 126. 128. 130. 132. 134. 136. 138. 140. (A) (C) (D) (A) (C) (D) (B) (B) (D) (C) (A) (C) (A) (D) (A) (D) (C) (A) (B) (D) was held within most competitive Situated list rather enough have changed sum when better might as soon as have developed come out reflect essential on Higher

169. (C) 170. 171. 172. 173. (B) (B) (C) (A)

174. (D) 175. (C)

176. (D) 177. (B) 178. (D) 179. (C) 180. (B) 181. 182. 183. 184. 185. 186. 187. 188. (B) (C) (C) (C) (A) (A) (C) (B)

PART 6
141. 143. 145. 147. 149. 151. (C) (B) (B) (C) (D) (C) resort enter increases prosecuted celebrate initial 142. 144. 146. 148. 150. 152. (A) (A) (C) (A) (B) (C) all-inclusive spend installed entitled save comprehensive

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191. (C) Telephone people who are not expecting to hear from him 192. (A) His excellent sales record 193. (B) To arrange an interview 194. (B) Call Ms. Prendergast 195. (A) She hires new employees. 196. (B) You must spend $50 a month to get cheaper rates.

197. (D) You save 30% on all subsequent calls. 198. (C) To get further information 199. (C) One run by Telephone Connections competitors 200. (A) Whom she can call at the cheapest rate, and at what discount

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PRACTICE TEST 5
PART 1
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. (D) (B) (B) (A) (C) The airport lounge is almost empty. The man is wearing protective headgear. There are very few customers in the store. The woman is using a notebook computer. Four flags are hanging from the office building. Two businesspeople are walking past a park. The man and woman are sitting next to each other. The man is waiting for someone. There is a file on the desk. The waiter is carrying a tray of drinks.

PART 3
41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. (D) (A) (A) (B) (B) (A) (B) (C) (B) (B) (D) (C) (A) (D) (A) (C) (D) (C) Upset and unimpressed Very surprised The company is located overseas. It was too low. Disappointed It will be hard to beat. The new receptionist is not very efficient. 4 weeks He needs to give the receptionist more time. How he would like her to send the report Delivered by hand In the afternoon Take her to the airport 5:00 It will be too early for the man. He starts early. He is surprised by the changes. One of their coworkers wanted a different schedule. Making an airline flight reservation 9:40 a.m. She is collecting frequent flyer points from that airline. Reading a report He thinks his work might not be good enough. It deserves praise. The water supply has been cut off. There is not much that they can do. Put up signs and close the restrooms At a bank Switch to a higher interest account It would be better not to change things.

6. (A) 7. (A) 8. (B) 9. (C) 10. (D)

PART 2
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. (A) (C) (B) (A) (C) (A) (B) (A) (B) (A) (A) (C) (A) (A) (C) (B) (B) (A) (A) (B) (A) No, I have to leave by 4:00. On the table in the break room. Yes, we need to add more desks. No, Mr. Curds has one more thing. San Francisco. Because he lost his wallet. It was my accountant. Not as often as I should. Thats a very good idea. About three quarters of a tank. Here it is, ready to be copied. Yes, its supposed to arrive within the hour. I was in a meeting. Um, actually, Im thinking of flying. Yes, it was terrible. For at least one year. She seems very competent and kind. Yes, thats no problem. Yes, I expected it to be longer. In five weeks. Thats OK. Theres an extension cord under the table. Certainly, sir, if I could just see some identification? By Friday at the latest. Because I can never explain what I want to others. To be honest, I dont really remember. Im going to do it on the way to the bank. Hes usually at his desk by 8:30. There must have been at least 50 people there. I dont know, but Im glad Im not in your shoes. Press the big red one.

59. (B) 60. (B) 61. (B) 62. (B) 63. (A) 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. (A) (C) (A) (D) (B) (B) (A)

PART 4
71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. (C) (C) (A) (B) (C) (D) (B) (D) (B) (A) (C) (C) (A) (B) To introduce new staff members Business investments in Asia Switzerland There is a dinner with the staff. Friday Friday Over the telephone Dallas International Airlines Two companies will share marketing campaigns. 5 years Both companies are very successful. Get three sponsors Activities for children

32. (C) 33. (A) 34. (A) 35. 36. 37. 38. (B) (A) (B) (B)

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85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96.

(C) (C) (D) (B) (D) (C) (B) (C) (D) (B) (C) (D)

97. (B) 98. (A) 99. (C) 100. (C)

Wear comfortable shoes At a new employee orientation 10 That the manager is part of a team 11 rooms Entry fees They have been providing labor for free. A garden supply center Over four decades Free compost Easy ways to save money Even slight changes in spending habits can save you a lot of money. It is a waste of money. To tell him that catering costs are higher than anticipated 3 Reduce the variety of dishes and request a new estimate

PART 7
153. (B) USA - Hong Kong 154. (B) The same prices apply to a cellular phone or fax. 155. (D) $4.50 156. (A) To notify readers of a new treatment for a disease 157. (B) Women who suffered broken bones 158. (C) The Czech Republic would lose jobs to Romania and Lithuania. 159. (A) It would provide economic growth for all three nations. 160. (B) It will expand its membership. 161. (D) Czech labor unions 162. (C) They are business partners. 163. (B) The existing engraving companies are unable to cope with demand. 164. (C) Somewhere outside of the US 165. (B) How to prepare a resum 166. (C) To act as a tool for getting you a job interview 167. (A) Your most recent job 168. (C) Your nationality and the fact that you are single 169. (A) To provide its recipients with information they can use to recruit new students for a program 170. (B) 1,600 171. (C) Teachers are retiring and enrollment is increasing. 172. (C) Scholarships and a qualifying bonus 173. (B) To inform passengers of seasonal changes 174. (D) 5:45 a.m. and 11:25 p.m. 175. (B) Anyone traveling on the Sea Star Express between June 1st and September 10th 176. (C) By asking for one at any Western Railways station 177. (D) To teach preventive measures against getting skin cancer 178. (B) To promote a brand of childrens products 179. (C) Before 10 a.m. and after 3 p.m. 180. (A) Getting sunburned once or twice has no lasting effects. 181. (A) The company was recommended by a colleague. 182. (D) At a private clinic 183. (C) To notify a customer of delayed shipment 184. (B) They offer excellent quality at reasonable prices. 185. (B) By February 28, 2006 186. (D) To ask for feedback on a new advertising idea 187. (A) Because their customer base is young 188. (A) Theyll use GPS to inform customers of nearby retailers.

PART 5
101. 102. 104. 106. 108. 110. 112. 114. 116. 118. 120. 122. 123. 125. 127. 129. 131. 133. 135. 136. 137. 138. 140. (C) (B) (A) (C) (D) (A) (D) (D) (A) (B) (C) (A) (C) (C) (C) (B) (C) (A) (D) (B) (C) (D) (C) would have applied Actually 103. received 105. am not 107. doesnt have 109. for 111. decision 113. in 115. able 117. signs 119. to bring 121. more reasonable considered 124. quickly 126. agreed 128. lack 130. Hardly 132. gained 134. most persuasive as soon as never have expected show 139. her (A) (D) (B) (C) (B) (C) (C) (B) (D) (A) (D) (A) (B) (D) (C) (A) told change other people any isnt necessary makes most of until required as much salary would late difficulties recorded effect

(D) outstanding

PART 6
141. 143. 145. 147. 149. 151. (C) (C) (C) (C) (A) (B) draw minute remind submit affordable cutting corners 142. 144. 146. 148. 150. 152. (A) (D) (B) (A) (C) (A) revised regular existing enjoy discreet registering

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189. (A) Difficulty obtaining cell phone users personal data 190. (C) Special discounts on monthly fees 191. (B) Non-payment of bills 192. (A) Blue Raven Construction 193. (C) He is on sick leave. 194. (A) 23 195. (C) For mailing and packing charges

196. (D) A retirement party 197. (C) Because he does a lot of business with George Spencers company 198. (C) Singapore 199. (A) Monday 200. (C) Lennox Brothers has several branches in foreign countries.

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PRACTICE TEST 6
PART 1
1. (B) The road is being repaired. 2. (A) The aircraft aisle is clear. 3. (C) The women are looking at a computer screen. 4. (A) The wall is being painted. 5. (B) Theres heavy equipment in the parking lot. 6. (A) The men are resting in a park. 7. (B) A contract is being signed by the office workers. 8. (D) There are a few coins in front of the phone. 9. (C) A woman is making some photocopies. 10. (D) There is an umbrella beside the man.

PART 3
41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. (A) (A) (C) (C) (D) (D) (B) (C) (A) (A) (C) (B) (A) (A) (D) (C) (D) (C) (B) (A) (A) (B) (C) A department store He bought the wrong size. A refund Airport check-in desk clerk Half of them Put all his important items together A proposal Friday Wednesday Rent a car Three Full insurance To be able to see everyone He was out of the office last week. Next week At a railway station Tomorrow morning He missed the last train. Make a phone call Coins in exchange for a dollar bill Asking at the newspaper stand A cold drink and a donut Get a discounted drink with every two donuts It sounds good, but shes not interested. A company report Because only Johns proposal was mentioned Talking to the director about his concerns Cash a travelers check Some form of identification His drivers license

PART 2
11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. (C) (B) (A) (A) (A) (B) (B) (A) (C) (B) (B) (C) (C) (A) (B) (B) (B) (C) (A) (A) (B) (A) (C) (A) (B) We might be able to. For half an hour. She went home. This morning. No, I start at 8 p.m. instead of 9 a.m. By air courier. Yes, twice already. Im not sure. Let me check. Eight dollars. Yes, they came yesterday afternoon. Well get our first issue next month. Yes, Ive read it. I think hes having car trouble. Express, please. It has to arrive as quickly as possible. No, I can handle them myself. Im for it. Hes based in the Hong Kong office now. That sounds interesting. I think its number four. Id like a phone number, please. Id call back later if I were you. It only takes five minutes by taxi. I think its the 10th. Id send an email. Its a lot quicker. Try shaking the cartridge. There might be a little left. I did. Is there a problem? They are here for a seminar at three oclock. Im not sure which store you mean. At the State Convention Center. Shell be here until the 23rd.

64. (B) 65. (C) 66. (A) 67. 68. 69. 70. (D) (A) (D) (B)

PART 4
71. (B) President of a company 72. (A) Open a factory 73. (D) It will pump a lot of money into the local economy. 74. (C) A meeting 75. (A) In the Central Administration building 76. (D) At 9:45 77. (B) 32o 78. (A) Partly cloudy 79. (D) At 10 p.m. 80. (A) On the telephone 81. (C) Bank Management 82. (B) Send their resum 83. (A) Drivers 84. (C) There was an accident.

36. (A) 37. (A) 38. (A) 39. (B) 40. (C)

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In a helicopter New and used cars Free repairs Every day To introduce a guest speaker His inventions It had no dust bag inside. Hourly discounts on certain items A yellow light will flash. Items will be marked with a sticker. To let him know the status of his reservation One week His credit card number and dietary requirements 98. (B) People aged over 60 99. (C) A vitamin supplement 100. (D) One pill

85. 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97.

(D) (C) (A) (D) (B) (A) (C) (A) (B) (D) (C) (A) (B)

PART 7
153. 154. 155. 156. 157. 158. 159. 160. 161. 162. 163. 164. 165. 166. 167. 168. 169. 170. 171. 172. (C) (B) (B) (A) (B) (C) (C) (B) (D) (A) (D) (B) (D) (D) (A) (B) (B) (C) (B) (B) Yo Yo Ma Saturday At the box office Not permit unauthorized use of the vehicle Process a credit card voucher in Customers name Hemp hammocks $55.00 15% Environmentally safe products To inform workers how to throw away different types of waste Glass A code number in reference to the bins A motor show To counter the Corvettes success Drag racing There are more women than in the past. They are free. Make an appointment Families of substance abusers It depends upon the familys disposable income. The development of a candy to help people give up smoking It does not contain nicotine. It is awaiting federal approval. In major drug stores Much of the heat disappears through the walls and roof. Until now, it was not available to the ordinary consumer. Half an hour A free gift with every purchase Because he wants employees to avoid trouble entering Singapore 30 days File a formal application It was helpful but somewhat inadequate. The company should provide additional paperwork to employees traveling to Singapore. A training course for sales people Carol Dinkins Top sales staff Both The Hard Sell and Cold Calling As yet unspecified companies Reasons why people shop at one particular supermarket chain

PART 5
101. 103. 105. 107. 109. 111. 113. 115. 117. 119. 121. 123. 125. 127. 129. 131. 133. 135. 137. 138. 140. (D) (A) (A) (C) (B) (B) (A) (D) (B) (B) (A) (D) (C) (C) (D) (B) (C) (B) (D) (D) (A) show 102. drafted 104. further 106. came 108. needs 110. best 112. should 114. Although 116. those 118. still 120. wealth 122. are hoping 124. still 126. latest 128. fill 130. want to 132. up to 134. diversity 136. had been appointed chosen 139. quality (C) (D) (A) (B) (D) (A) (A) (D) (D) (B) (A) (B) (A) (C) (B) (C) (A) (C) event as a has fabric required had been Since fewer until on exceeded immeasurable objective of worst hundreds facilities gives

173. (B) 174. 175. 176. 177. (B) (A) (C) (D)

178. (A) 179. (C) 180. (B) 181. (C) 182. 183. 184. 185. (B) (B) (B) (A)

(A) could have

PART 6
141. 143. 145. 147. 149. 151. (C) (D) (C) (B) (D) (C) unattended reimburse regret notice brought If 142. 144. 146. 148. 150. 152. (C) (B) (C) (A) (C) (B) valuables cooperation Unfortunately arrangements tolerate aware

186. 187. 188. 189. 190. 191.

(A) (B) (B) (C) (A) (A)

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192. (B) Work in the advertising department of Buyways 193. (A) The answers are ambiguous. 194. (A) Shoppers in their 20s 195. (C) He is waiting until he meets the others in person. 196. (C) To complain about poor service

197. (B) She didnt think she would have any problems. 198. (C) Free delivery 199. (A) They are a young, inexperienced company. 200. (B) To compensate her for the inconvenience she suffered