PART I PHOTOGRAPHS

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PART I PHOTOGRAPHS

• TIP 1 Take a quick look at the photograph
  before you hear the four statements.
• TIP 2 Pay attention to similar-sounding words
  with different meanings.
• TIP 3 Listen carefully to each complete
  statement about the photograph.

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PART II Question Response

• TIP 1 Focus on the purpose of the question.
• Example 1
• Whos going to be in charge of processing
  paychecks now?
• (A) Yes, I have a credit card.
• (B) The assistant accountant.
• (C) Its a complicated process.

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PART II Question Response

• Example 2
• Where is the employee cafeteria?
• (A) Hes out sick today.
• (B) Yes, Im really hungry.
• (C) Im not sure I just started here.

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PART II Question Response

• TIP 2 Listen for question words.
• Example 3
• How are we going to the party?
• ?Were taking a taxi.
• When is the party?
• ?Thursday, at 4 P.M.
• Where is the party?
• ?In the directors lounge.
• Are we going to the party?
• ?Yes, we are.

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PART II Question Response

• TIP 3 Pay attention to words that sound alike.
• Example 4
• What is the fare to the airport ?
• Incorrect ? Thats a fair price.
• Correct ? About 12 dollars.

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PART III SHORT CONVERSATIONS

• TIP 1 Read the question first.
• Example 1
• On the recording, you will hear
• Man 1 Are you ready to order, sir?
• Man 2 I just need a few more minutes to
  
  read the menu.
• Man1No problem. Ill be back in a moment to
  tell you the daily specials.

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PART III SHORT CONVERSATIONS

• In your test book, you will read
• Where are the speakers?
• (A) At a library.
• (B) At a supermarket.
• (C) At a restaurant.
• (D) At a movie theater.

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PART III SHORT CONVERSATIONS

• Example 2
• On the recording, you will hear
• Woman Is that todays paper? I want to see if
  our advertisement is in it.
• Man No, this is yesterdays. Todays hasnt
  come in yet.
• Woman Oh, Ill call downstairs and see if
  they have a copy.

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PART III SHORT CONVERSATIONS

• In your test book, you will read
• What does the woman want to do?
• (A) Put an advertisement in the paper?
• (B) Order a newspaper subscription.
• (C) Have some photocopies made.
• (D) Check the paper for an advertisement.

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PART III SHORT CONVERSATIONS

• TIP 2 Try to imagine the setting of the
  conversation and who is speaking.
• The question written in the book can often help
  you to determine the setting of the conversation.
  e.g. from the question
• Who mailed the report?
• you might guess that the speakers work in
  an office.

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PART III SHORT CONVERSATIONS

• TIP 3 Look at all four choices carefully before
  answering.
• Example 3
• On the recording, you will hear
• M Brenda, can you give me a hand with this
  marketing project this afternoon?
• W Well, I need to finish this product
  proposal today, then Im going to catch a train
  at 515.
• M OK. Could we start on it first thing
  tomorrow morning, then?

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PART III SHORT CONVERSATIONS

• In your test book, you will read
• What does the man want Brenda to do?
• (A) Postpone the proposal.
• (B) Hand him some papers.
• (C) Tell him what time the train leaves.
• (D) Help him with a project.

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PART IV SHORT TALKS

• TIP 1 Read the questions first.

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PART IV SHORT TALKS

• TIP 2 Listen to the whole talk before trying to
  answer the questions.
• Example 2
• Questions 1and 2 refer to the following
  report.
• The Eastern Gas Company has been given
  permission to increase the charges for natural
  gas service. The revised rate for natural gas
  service will not be effective until March first
  of next year. The overall increase will amount to
  20 cents per cubic meter. Details of this change
  are available at the gas company billing office.

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PART IV SHORT TALKS

• 1. What will increase, according to the report?
• (A) The area serviced by the company.
• (B) The number of company offices.
• (C) The length of the billing cycles.
• (D) The price of natural gas service.
• 2. When will the increase go into effect?
• (A) March 1.
• (B) March 8.
• (C) March 20.
• (D) March 30.

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PART IV SHORT TALKS

• TIP 3 Pay special attention to the introduction
  and the first part of the talk.
• Example 3
• Question 3and 4 refer to the following
  announcement.
• Id like to take this opportunity to welcome
  you all to our seventh annual electronics sales
  convention. This year we are proud to announce..

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PART IV SHORT TALKS

• After hearing only this information, you will be
  able to answer questions such as the following
• Where is this talk probably being given?
• ?(at a sales convention)
• What is the speakers job?
• ?(an electronics salesperson or conference
  organizer)
• How often are the conventions held?
• ?(annually, or once a year)
• What type of products might be presented at
  this convention?
• ?(cameras, VCRs, electronic parts, etc.)

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PART V INCOMPLETE SENTENCES

• TIP 1 Decide if the question requires knowledge
  of vocabulary or grammar.
• Example 2
• Everyone should have periodic eye examinations
  to make sure any problems are quickly-----.
• (A) produced
• (B) responded
• (C) discovered
• (D) prepared

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PART V INCOMPLETE SENTENCES

• Example 3
• Everyone should have periodic eye examinations
  to make sure any problems are quickly-----.
• (A) discovering
• (B) discover
• (C) discovered
• (D) to discover

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PART V INCOMPLETE SENTENCES

• TIP 2 Consider the overall meaning of a sentence
  to determine a missing vocabulary item.
• Example 4
• The firm ___ Mr. Morrison as its accountant
  after it was learned that he had not been
  mishandling funds.
• (A) reinstated
• (B) distracted
• (C) determined
• (D) reprimanded

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PART V INCOMPLETE SENTENCES

• TIP 3 Apply your knowledge of prefixes, word
  stems, and suffixes to select the best vocabulary
  item.

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PART V INCOMPLETE SENTENCES

• Examples
• Biographer -a person who writes a story of a
  life
• Reflection -light bent back
• Monolingual-speaking one language
• Dormitory -a place to sleep
• Laboratory -a place to work
• Laborer -a person who works

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PART V INCOMPLETE SENTENCES

• TIP 4 Identify the missing part of speech to
  determine the correct grammatical form.
• Example 5
• Please ___ your face with a mask when
• using welding materials.
• (A) protection
• (B) protect
• (C) protecting
• (D) protective

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PART V INCOMPLETE SENTENCES

• TIP 5 Note that some words are often used
  together in set expressions.
• Example 6
• Mr. Dupre has asked me to send his ____
  regards to you and your staff.
• (A) warm
• (B) firm
• (C) close
• (D) good

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PART V INCOMPLETE SENTENCES

• Example 7
• He has ___ a great deal of time on this
  project.
• (A) passed
• (B) spent
• (C) cost
• (D) paid

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PART V INCOMPLETE SENTENCES

• TIP 6 Look for grammatical relationships between
  parts of the sentence.
• Example 8
• The notebook computer is the ____ profitable
  of all the products that are presently on sale.
• (A) as
• (B) so
• (C) more
• (D) most

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PART V INCOMPLETE SENTENCES

• Example 9
• Mrs. Hayashi ____ from her trip to Jakarta
• late yesterday evening.
• (A) return
• (B) returned
• (C) returns
• (D) be returned

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PART VI ERROR RECOGNITION

• TIP 1 Remember that the words NOT underlined are
  correct.
• Example 1
• Three colleagues from China, who will be
• conducting research in this country,
• A
• needs housing in the downtown area from
• B C
• June 7 to July 31
• D

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PART VI ERROR RECOGNITION

• Example 2
• Because there were only a few applicants
• 
  A
• for the position, it is expected that
• B
• Mr. Da Silva will be able to do all the
• C
• interviewing by itself.
• D

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PART VI ERROR RECOGNITION

• TIP 2 Check each underlined item to see if it
  contains an error.
• Example 3
• Because some of our existing clients
• A
• will not requiring our services this season.
• B
  C
• we must increase our marketing efforts.
• D

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PART VI ERROR RECOGNITION

• Example 4
• The executive departments plans to move
• the offices from downtown to a suburban
• A
• area met with little resistance indeed, most
• B
  C
• employees look forward to move.
• D

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PART VI ERROR RECOGNITION

• Example 5
• We recognize that many of you have had to
• A B
• put up occasional disruptions
• C
• in the workplace during
• D
• our recent renovations.

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PART VI ERROR RECOGNITION

• TIP 3 Consider the structure of complex
  sentences.
• Example 6
• However we normally close the theater
• A
• doors after the show
• B
• begins, latecomers will be seated during
• C
• the intermission.
• D

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PART VI ERROR RECOGNITION

• Example 7
• ABC Textiles realized a profit
• A
• of approximately
• B
• DM 95 million last year, so makes them
• C
• one of the industry leaders in Germany.
• D

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PART VI ERROR RECOGNITION

• TIP 4 Study the sentence for indications of time
  and space.
• Example 8
• The new brochures describing all our
• A
  B
• services were delivered to us late yesterday
• 
  C
• and were shipped out early tomorrow
• D
• morning.

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PART VI ERROR RECOGNITION

• Example 9
• The fastest way to get to England from
• A B
• France by car is over the tunnel linking
• C
• the two countries.
• D

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PART VII READING COMPREHENSION

• TIP 1 Allow enough time to read and reread the
  passages as necessary.
• TIP 2 Become familiar with the layout of texts
  used in the workplace.

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PART VII READING COMPREHENSION

• Example 1
• Questions 161-162refer to the following
  memorandum.
• Date July 31
• To Marketing Division
• From Stephen Schneider, Director-Planning
  Research
• Re The market monthly Newsletter
• Attached is a copy of The Market Monthly, a
  newspaper published by the Marketing Division,
  designed to keep you updated on competitors,
  trends, and events that impact the markets of
  interest to this company.
• If there are individuals in your area who
  do not receive the newsletter and should be added
  to the distribution list, please contact the
  Monthlys managing editor, Maria Lopez, at ext
  240.
• I would appreciate receiving any comments
  or suggestions you have regarding The Market
  Monthly. Please feel free to contact me at
  ext.167.

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PART VII READING COMPREHENSION

• 161.Whom should readers contact with suggestions?
• (A) The company director
• (B) The marketing manager
• (C) Mr. Schneider
• (D) Ms. Lopez

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PART VII READING COMPREHENSION

• TIP 3 Read the sentence that introduces the
  text
• Example 2
• Question 163-164 refer to the following
  instructions.
• Our FAX machine is easy to use.
• First, place the documents on the feeder tray,
  face down.
• Next, enter the recipients fax number.
• Finally, press the start button.

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PART VII READING COMPREHENSION

• TIP 4 Scan entire passage quickly once without
  stopping to try and understand unknown vocabulary.

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PART VII READING COMPREHENSION

• Example 3Questions 165-167refer to the following
  article.
• Economic Slump Blamed on
• Bad Weather
• -----downturn---economy---------
• --attributed--last years typhoon
• destruction--------------------------
• -----------------------------------------
• -----------------------much smaller
• production figures-----------------
• -----------------------------------------
• affected overall consumer sales.
• ------------------------next year----
• -----------------------------------------
• -------------------------rebuild facilities.
• ----------------------------------------------
• ----------------------------------------------
• ----------------------------------------------

• Economic Slump Blamed on
• Bad Weather
• The recent downturn in the economy has been
  attributed to last years typhoon. The
  destruction of several key electronics
  manufacturing plants on the eastern side of the
  nation has led to much smaller production figures
  in that key industry. The resulting demand has
  driven prices up and affected overall consumer
  sales. Industry experts predict a sharp rebound
  next year as many industries take advantage of
  the opportunity to update and rebuild facilities.
  Damage to residential areas was also significant,
  and housing reconstruction has been strong
  throughout the last year.

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PART VII READING COMPREHENSION

• 165. What is the main idea of the article?
• (A) A major storm is approaching the area.
  
• (B) New manufacturing plants have been
  constructed.
• (C) A large company is going out of
  business.
• (D) A major storm has affected businesses.

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PART VII READING COMPREHENSION

• TIP 5 Read the question before you reread the
  text.
• Example 4
• Question 168-169refer to the following card.
• Welcome Mr. Martelli to the Star Plaza Hotel.
  We hope you have a pleasant stay. Please present
  this card when enjoying our restaurant ,coffee
  shop, and sporting facilities and when signing
  charges to your room account.
• Check Out Date10th December
• Room No. 635
• P. Angela Desk Clerk

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PART VII READING COMPREHENSION

• 168. When did the guest receive the card?(A)
  When checking into the hotel(B) When ordering a
  meal at the restaurant(C) When paying the
  bill(D) When making a room reservation
• 169. Who issued this card to the guest?
• (A) Ms. Martelli
• (B) P. Angelo
• (C) The restaurant cashier
• (D) The accounts manager

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PART VII READING COMPREHENSION

• TIP 6 When you want to identify the main idea,
  read the title and the first sentence of each
  paragraph.

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PART VII READING COMPREHENSION

• Example 5
• Questions 170-173 refer to the following
  advertisement.
• SEARCHING FOR AN APARTMEN?
• Apartments Fast, Inc. makes it quick
  and simple!
• We offer up-to-date
  availability on the type of
• rental you are searching
  for
• Apartments, Studios,
  Duplexes, Corporate Suites
• All Price Ranges
• Short-and Long-Term Leases
• Furnished or Unfurnished
• Specializing in Corporate Apartments
• We specialize in completely furnished apartments
  with all the necessities and comforts of home.
  Whether you wish to entertain clients in a
  corporate apartment or secure temporary housing,
  we will make all the necessary arrangements.
• Our service is tailored to your needs while
  working within your budget. Youll find that our
  prices are much less than what you would pay at a
  regular or extended-stay hotel. And we have a
  wide variety of apartments conveniently located
  throughout the city for you to choose from.
• CALL NOW123-4321
• For your free apartment search

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PART VII READING COMPREHENSION

• 170. What service does Apartments Fast, Inc.
  offer?
• (A) Cleaning peoples homes and apartments
• (B) Helping people to find places to rent
• (C) Buying and selling apartments and homes
• (D) Moving furniture and appliances for
  people