Reading Exercise Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are given given below
each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. 1. Our engineers are working on an ______ way to recharge our XZ876 electric engines. (A) economy (B) economics (C) economical (D) economically 2. The Mousetrap , Agatha Christie’s mystery play, is ______ to be her best play. a. regarded b. criticized c. appeared d. considered 3. We guarantee that you will not find a better price ______ . a. where b. nowhere c. anywhere d. somewhere 4. Some seaweeds have been found to be ______ effective for treating diabetes. a. exactly b. closely c. abruptly d. remarkably 5. A 5. A food critic should examine how ______ presented before writing a restaurant review. a. a dish b. each dish is c. is each dish d. will the dish be 6. The conference will ______ on workplace health and safety matters. a. deal b. focus c. explore d. consist 7. A 7. A spokesperson for MetroWorks confirms that ticket prices ______ by five cents next month. a. b. c. d.
decreased to decrease will decrease would decrease
8. Mr. Bullet ______ that all employees sign their new contracts before the end of the day. a. feels b. needs c. informs d. requests 9. In most companies, employees have their income tax ______ automatically from their monthly salary. a. deduct b. deducted c. to deduct d. to be deducted 10. Music videos help the music industry increase its ______ . a. prizes b. profits c. rewards d. reviews 11. We wonder whether 25 days ______ enough time to complete our order. a. is b. be c. are d. will 12. The deadline for ______ income taxes is April 15. a. filing b. placing c. earning d. transferring 13. ______ 13. ______ bad weather, the Bubblebee Fair will be canceled. a. As long as b. In the event of c. Provided d. Supposing 14. Communications technology ______ for approximately two percent of global carbon dioxide emissions. a. totals b. presents c. accounts d. generates
15. By the time Mr. Baker arrived at the office, the news of his promotion ______ around the department. a. had circulated b. have circulated c. would circulate d. used to circulate 16. Social networking sites are gaining ______ among employers as a recruiting tool. a. growth b. practice c. increase d. popularity 17. Frozen Chinese food is ______ available at major supermarkets and delicatessens. a. wide b. width c. widely d. widen 18. To ______ an appointment, please call between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. a. do b. call c. take d. make 19. Please note that résumés without references ______ accepted. accepted. a. cannot b. will not be c. should not d. must not have 20. Our technicians have ______ that the problem was caused by a failure in the XJ97 unit. a. repaired b. invented c. determined d. appreciated 21. The transportation department announced that Highway 697 which ______ closed this Friday for repairs will now be closed this Sunday instead. a. b. c. d.
will be is being has been was to be
22. On Monday, Ms. Anna Pappas announced her ______ from Brec Brec Corp. a. quit b. leave c. statement d. resignation
23. The first set of videos is complete and we we will post them on the website websit e ______ the week. a. at b. on c. until d. within 24. If you have already paid your bill, please ______ this notice. a. discover b. disregard c. disappear d. discontinue 25. The ASKE workshop, originally ______ on Thursday 18 October, has been canceled. a. scheduled b. scheduling c. will schedule d. was scheduled 26. Be sure to proofread the report ______ , before sending it off for printing. a. surely b. primarily c. thoroughly d. enormously 27. We reserve the right to ______ fees as needed. a. adjust b. adjusted c. adjusting d. adjustment 28. Our human resource department uses a telephone interview to ______ job applicants. a. settle b. screen c. decide d. discuss 29. If we had received your instructions earlier, we ______ your order. a. will update b. had updated c. would update d. would have updated 30. The annual meeting has been canceled; please ______ your schedules. schedules. a. allow b. refine c. adjust d. remove
31. Shutton’s new book consists of ten short stories, ______ are about his travel experiences. a. mostly b. they most c. mostly that d. most of which 32. We have been receiving complaints from customers that the SJ F1976c instruction manual is too ______ . a. missing b. worrying c. dissatisfied d. complicated 33. Mr. Thompson has requested that Ms. Smith ______ the general meeting. a. attend b. will attend c. is attending d. has attended
36. All job applicants are required ______ a completed application form and their résumé. a. submit b. to submit c. to be submitting d. for submission 37. Only sales representatives who have signed a confidentiality agreement ______ to have full access to client records. a. can b. must c. ought d. should 38. This offer is limited ______ new customers. a. by b. of c. to d. with
34. Johnson’s argument for changing vendors was very ______ . a. worthy b. reliable c. winning d. persuasive
39. North Bank has indicated that it is willing to ______ us up to $10 million. a. lend b. save c. spend d. borrow
35. Many of the features of the XMP21 are ______ to those of the XMP22. a. suitable b. intelligible c. comparable d. foreseeable
40. It now seems ______ that we will be able to send you a replacement in time. a. unlike b. unlikely c. unlikeable d. unlikelihood
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences. Four answer choices
are given below each of the sentences. Select the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. Questions 41 - 43 refer to the following email.
To: From: Subject:
[email protected] [email protected] Notice of probationary status
Dear Jonathan, For the first two years that you distributed our products you exceeded our expectations. Since then we have seen a decrease in your shipments. As our general agreement ______, you must maintain at least 300 units to be considered a distributor for our product. 41.
(A) (B) (C) (D)
exercises identifies stipulates verbalizes
Our records show that you have maintained a stock of 210 units, ______ the required 300. If you are not able to maintain this level of activity, you will no longer qualify to be a distributor. 42.
Please let us know ______ we can do to increase your customer base. 43.
(A) how (B) if (C) that (D) what
Best regards, Simon
(A) (B) (C) (D)
apart from other than instead of unlike
Questions 44 - 46 refer to the following advertisement. Top Notch Franchise Tired of working long hours and ______ others go home with all the financial rewards? There’s no need
to be jealous of them, as you too can be one of them. 44. (A) see (B) seeing (C) seen (D) to see With a Top Notch franchise, you are the boss and we are the support system, providing you with a proven method of success. Top Notch franchise training programs will equip you with the necessary tools needed to start, build, and ______ your business, and you'll also benefit from our national advertising. 45 (A) involve (B) maintain (C) progress (D) recover The benefits of being ______ own boss are considerable, but fear of business risk keeps many people from succeeding. Don't be one of them. What have you got to lose? Visit us now at topnotch.com or call us today at 333-3333 about buying your own Top Notch franchise. 46. (A) one (B) the (C) their (D) your We look forward to working with you.
Questions 47 - 49 refer to the following letter.
Dear Mr. Delonghi,
We are pleased to provide the enclosed credit history information ______ Mr. David Longfield. Enclosed is the financial information you requested. I am confident that this information will be used with discretion. 47. (A)
about (B) for (C) to (D) with
Our records ______ that Mr. Longfield’s credit line has increased from $500.000 to $1,000,000 because
he has been an exemplary customer and has never neglected payment during the five years he has held an account with us. 48.
(A) had shown (B) show (C) showed (D) would show
We appreciate your concern about granting such a high credit limit and would like to assure you that based on our five-year experience with Mr. Longfield, such a credit line should be a ______ investment for your company. 49.
Yours sincerely,
JMyers Jack Myers Store Manager XYZ Bank
(A) confident (B) protective (C) sound (D) shaky
Questions 50 - 52 refer to the following bulletin.
Airlines that are members of the WATA (World Air Transport Association) have established the following recommendations for the carriage of pregnant women and babies: ______ mothers 50.
(A) Expectant (B) Expected (C) Expectedly (D) Expecting
While air transport is deemed safe for pregnant women, each airline may apply its own certain restrictions. It is advisable ______ each airline well in advance to check tr aveling policy. 51 (A) contacting (B) having contact (C) to contact (D) to be contacted Air transport is not recommended in the period ______ the final month of pregnancy and seven days subsequent to childbirth. 52. (A) adjoining (B) extending (C) prologing (D) spanning WATA general regulations recommend that medical authorization to fly be sought: • As of the 28th week of pregnancy • If birth is expected within four weeks of the departure date • If birth is expected to involve any complications
Directions: In this part you will read a selection or texts, such as a magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and
advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. Questions 53 -55 refer to the following letter.
Dear Mr. Green: I am writing concerning claim #760. The amount that your adjusters have set for the damage Hurricane Harry caused to my barn is unacceptably low. The amount that your company has offered would not even allow me to do the work myself, as the materials alone would cost almost $300 more than your estimate. I am including estimates from four independent contractors that I have asked to inspect the damage to my barn, and their estimates vary between $1,500 and $1,750. I would like your company to take into consideration the estimates I have provided and reevaluate your settlement offer. If you continue to deny the fact that your offer is unacceptably low, I will need to seek legal counsel. I will appreciate your immediate attention to this matter. Yours sincerely, M. Liverpool Mathew Liverpool
53. Why did Mr. Liverpool write this letter? (A) To request legal advice from Mr. Green (B) To seek compensation for damages (C) To demand his barn be repaired (D) To refuse the insurer’s settlement offer
54. What can be inferred from this letter? a. Mr. Green estimated the amount payable to Mr. Liverpool. b. Mr. Green will send contractors to inspect the barn. c. Mr. Liverpool’s barn was destroyed in the Hurricane. d. Mr. Liverpool will not let this issue rest. 55. What is the minimum amount of money that Mr. Liverpool expects to receive? a. $300 b. $1,200 c. $1500 (D) $1,750
Questions 56 - 59 refer to the following article.
JINGO ELECTRONICS AND SUTHERTECH COMPUTER INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCE DEFINITIVE MERGER AGREEMENT
JINGO Computers and Suthertech Computer Industries, Inc. announced today that they have signed a definitive merger agreement. The strategic combination will have approximately $5 billion in annual revenues, 5,900 employees, 23 facilities worldwide, a leading global position in computer manufacturing. The merger transaction, expected to close in the second quarter of this year, is subject to stockholders’ approval under the Hart Scott Rodino Act, refinancing of indebtedness and
other customary closing conditions. Under the terms of the merger agreement, which was unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, Suthertech stockholders will receive 0.685 JINGO shares in exchange for each of their Suthertech shares. Upon the completion of the transaction, JINGO stockholders will own approximately 51 percent and Suthertech stockholders approximately 49 percent of the merged entity.
56. What is the purpose of this article? a. To announce the effect of the Hart Scott Rodino Act on mergers. b. To inform shareholders about the merger. c. To publicize a merger of two computer companies. d. To support the Board of Directors’ decisions. 57. According to the article, what is TRUE? a. JINGO shares will sell for $0.685. b. Suthertech Computer Industries has 23 plants world wide. c. Stockholders have to approve the merger. d. The merger has already been finalized. 58. What can be inferred about the merger? a. Its company’s shares will sell for $5 billion. b. JINGO Computers is in debt. c. Suthertech shares are worth less than JINGO shares. d. Suthertech stockholders will be the majority shareholders. 59. When was this article printed? a. Around September b. Before April c. In the middle of the year d. Just before the New Year
Questions 60 - 62 refer the following email. TO: FROM: SUBJECT:
[email protected] [email protected] AE123-QR/20__
Dear Ms. Yamoto I am pleased to have the opportunity extended to me to work for your department. This position interests me greatly. However, I feel that the remuneration package you offer is not commensurate with my education and experience. Please consider that after eight years of experience in the field, I will be able to be effective immediately. I am eager to get started in the new job as soon as possible, and am confident that we can reach agreement on remuneration. I would like to meet with you again to discuss this, and will call to arrange an appointment. Best regards, Katie Lee
60. What is the main purpose of this email? a. To accept a position b. To request an appointment c. To negotiate payment d. To decline an offer 61. Which a. b. c. d.
of the following is TRUE? Ms. Lee is currently unemployed. Ms. Lee worked in the same company for eight years. Ms. Yamoto interviewed Ms. Lee. Ms. Yamoto is in charge of accounts.
62. In the first paragraph, line 3 the word “commensurate” is closest in meaning to a. balanced b. indicative c. matched d. suitable
Questions 63 - 65 refer to the following table. Forest cover by sub-region 20__ and distribution Forest area Region/sub-region % of land area % of global forest area (1000 ha )
Eastern and Southern Africa
226 534
27.8
5.73
Northern Africa Western and Central Africa
131 048 277 829
8.6 44.1
3.32 7.03
Total Africa
635 412
21.4
16.08
East Asia South and Southeast Asia Western and Central Asia
244 862 283 127 43 588
21.3 33.4 4.0
6.20 7.16 1.10
Total Asia Total Europe
571 577 1 001 394
18.5 44.3
14.46
Caribbean Central America North America
5 974 22 411 677 464
26.1 43.9 32.7
0.15 0.57
Total North and Central America Total Oceania Total South America WORLD
705 849 206 254 831 540 3 952 025
32.9 24.3 47.7 30.3
17.86
1
hectare (ha) = 10 000 square meters (m²) = 0.01 square kilometres (km²)
63. Which sub-region has the greatest Forest area? (A) (B) (C) (D)
Eastern and Southern Africa Western and Central Africa South and Southeast Asia North America
64. Which region has the most forest coverage per hectare? a. b. c. d.
Africa Asia Europe South America
65. Which sub-region accounts for the least global forest area? a. b. c. d.
Caribbean Central America Northern Africa Western and Central Asia
25.34
17.14 5.22 21.04
100
Questions 66 - 69 refer to the following memo. MEMO TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE:
All employees Venessa Hardwright Reduction in staff December 28, 20__
As anticipated, the recent merger with FGA United has resulted in overlap of some functions. Consequently, it is necessary to reduce our work force in those areas in which we have significant duplication of effort. Effective March 3, we will experience a 30% reduction in staff, right across seniority lines. Persons affected will be notified by the end of next month. These employees will receive two months' severance pay. Our personnel office will hold a series of meetings in the middle of February to discuss unemployment insurance benefits and to help those affected secure new jobs. If you plan to attend, call Marcos Twine at extension #131. We thank you for all your hard work. Unfortunately this layoff could not be avoided. We wish you employment success in the future. Vanessa Hardwright CEO ZBT Electronics
66. What is the purpose of this memo? a. To announce changes in company structure b. To declare a merger with FGA United c. To motivate employees to work harder d. To request attendance at upcoming meetings 67. When will employees be informed about their company status? a. In December b. In January c. In February d. In March 68. According to the memo, what is TRUE? a. FGA United will secure jobs for all employees. b. No executives will be made redundant. c. Not all departments are affected by the merger. d. Some employees will receive a bonus.
Questions 69 - 73 refer to the following article. Predatory Lending: Debate in Default
Paralleling the subprime mortgage crisis in the US, a larger debate broke out regarding the need for curbs on ‘predatory lending’ practices. Central to the debate was the definition of predatory, and there is still considerable
disagreement. Until the term is defined by law, it remains a catch-all for a variety of what consumer advocates call ‘unfair’ loans, made to the eventual detriment of the borrower.
Principal among these are loans tailored for high-risk subprime borrowers, often without adequate checks on income and repayment potential, and high-interest, short-term financing. Included in this second group are payday and tax-refund-anticipation loans – both taken to tide the borrower over until expected income is received – as well as credit card late-payment fees and checking account overdraft fees. The fees charged on these short-term advances often amount to an annual interest rate well in excess of the market rate for highrisk. Lenders dispute that these fees are interest. Consumer groups charge that high interest rates and fees take advantage of the desperate borrower, while advocates for the lending industry note that the promise of high return encourages lenders to give loans even if the risk is greater. Without that, loans would not be available to many low income and minority borrowers. On the other hand, the concentration of high-risk lenders in low-income neighborhoods means that more equitable financing may not be accessible to some who could qualify. And that, say social critics, means that interest is transferred from the poorest members of society into the pockets of the wealthy. The industry rejoinder is
caveat emptor, let the buyer beware. In this view, it is the borrower’s
responsibility to seek the best loan product and to understand the details of the contract. And yet, the fact that ‘predatory lending’ is an issue suggests that some authorities recognize the need for better consumer education
and possibly government regulation. Certainly, the crisis created by the subprime market collapse shows the impact risky lending can have on the economy as a whole. Whether to protect the more vulnerable borrower or to discourage volatility in the economy, some brakes may need to be put on high-risk lending practices.
69. What might a ‘predatory lender’ do to a
customer? (A) Charge high interest to the rich. (B) Reduce interest for low-income clients. (C) Refuse to lend if repayment is risky. (D) Take advantage of the customer’s need. 70. Which practice would NOT be predatory
according to this article? (A) A 20-year home loan at 5% per annum interest. (B) A fee of .05% per day on an overdue payment. (C) A home loan at 18% to a marginally employed buyer. (D) A one-week advance on wages at a flat fee of 5%.
71.
Why does the lending industry say high interest is good for some borrowers? (A) Borrowers can take advantage of sales. (B) Borrowers cannot get better rates. (C) It keeps money moving in the economy. (D) Without it, loans would not be available.
72. Why might government intervene in lending
practices? (A) To end the current debate. (B) To keep the economy stable. (C) To protect honest lenders. (D) To provide work for teachers. 73. In Paragraph 3, line 2 the word “promise” is
closest in meaning to (A) avowal (B) guarantee (C) implication (D) potential
Questions 74 - 78 refer to the following article. INTRODUCTION: VOLUNTEERISM IN THE BROAD VIEW
Volunteerism, as a way of providing needed services, is hardly new. Throughout history, people have pitched in to help their neighbors accomplish some task, asking no pay in return. In earlier times, voluntary efforts were woven into the pattern of society, a good example being neighbors helping to build a home for newlyweds. Over the past couple of centuries, however, volunteering has increased, and, since the middle of the 20th century, the widespread use of volunteers in some societies has given rise to volunteer program management as a profession. (IVR 1998) The use of volunteers, however, is by no means uniform around the world. In less-developed countries, traditional mutual-aid activities are supplemented by charitable programs. Where the economic-political model leans toward socialism, volunteer labor is less common, as social services are provided by the government. In Greece, for example, all three models were seen until the 2004 Olympiad, when vast numbers of citizens were needed, and responded. Volunteerism in Greece took a giant leap forward from the family-and church-centred activities of the past and exploded into the public sector. Local authorities, most notably in Athens, then followed up on the Olympic success with new programs in which citizens can become involved. Contrasted to the newness of efforts in some countries are those where volunteer programs are well underway. In the US, volunteerism is a highly developed field, increasingly necessary in recent years, as political policies have reduced the budgets of social service agencies. The propensity for volunteerism, however, has historical impetus in the US, with roots in the charitable obligation demanded in early Puritan settlements. (Fischer, 1989) Some EU member states also have a long tradition of volunteerism and, as a result, volunteer management has become a profession. The UK, for instance, has set occupational standards (VSNTO 2004) and offers training courses and qualifications in volunteer management. Research is underway to bring standards into a common framework that can be understood across the EU (VSNTO 2004), to quantify the value of volunteer contribution, and to assess the different cultures that impact volunteerism in the member states. (CEV, ‘Facts and Figures’ study, 2003-2005 ongoing)
74. Which statement best describes the history of volunteerism? (A) It is a relatively recent type of activity. (B) It is more common now than ever before. (C) It originated in the weaving industry. (D) It was more prevalent in the past than now. 75. Why did volunteerism expand in the Greek example? a. A major event necessitated the use of volunteers. b. Charities increased their support for the needy. c. People were used to helping each other. d. The government provided most services. 76. How can volunteerism best be described in the US? a. It is an unpopular obligation. b. It has a strong historical base. c. It is no longer as essential as it once was. d. Political policies have made it unnecessary.
77. What is the goal of volunteerism research in the European Union? a. To establish volunteer qualifications for the UK. b. To improve the quality of cultural events. c. To increase the number of volunteer managers. d. To set standards for the member states. 78. In paragraph 3, line 4 the word ‘propensity is closest in meaning to a. b. c. d.
avoidance hesitation popularism tendency
Questions 79 - 80 refer to the following letter. Rafael Kosmisky Solicitor Legal Eagles 255 Second Avenue, First Floor, Seattle, WA 98104 206-624-2180 5th April 20__ Dear Mr. Kosmisky: We authorize you to represent the interests of our company at the upcoming Senate hearings on environmental regulation. You are authorized to use any legal means you deem necessary to demonstrate to the subcommittee that SHEMPTO Incorporated understands and complies with EPA regulations. We have memos in our possession that clearly show we were aware of the problem and had taken steps to clear up the issue long before we were contacted by the EPA. We agree to your rate of $275 per hour plus expenses and ask that you bill us every four weeks. With each bill, please include a log which documents what action has been taken in the case during that billing period. Please call our office if you agree to these terms. Yours sincerely,
George Wellington George Wellington Director SHEMPTO Inc.
79. What can be inferred from the letter?
(A) Mr. Kosmisky has agreed to represent SHEMPTO Inc. (B) Mr. Wellington has given full power of attorney to Mr. Kosmisky. (C) SHEMPTO Inc. is taking the EPA to court. (D) The Senate hearing will take place in April.
80. What is NOT mentioned in the letter?
(A) Mr. Kosmisky’s employment office (B) Records showing SHEMPTO Inc’s handling of the violation (C) The EPA coming in touch with SHEMPTO Inc. personally (D) The EPA’s environmental regulations
Questions 81 - 85 refer to the following two texts.
Calling on IORP Members! We give plenty of travel advisories, and not a few special member discounts, in this magazine. And many of you have written to say how helpful they have been. Now, we want to hear more from you!
Send us your experiences and the travel tips you’ve gleaned while making use of our past advice.
What’s your best packing tip? Where have you been that you’d recommend to others? Have you found a way to make airport waits less painful? Don’t think anything you’ve learned is too small, too unimportant. It might just help others make the most of their holidays. The Travel Editor
Thanks to our loyal IORP members for these … Tips for Cruising:
almost as fast as we do. Herbert Ranscroft, Blackton, Derbyshire.
Pack light and keep your suitcase with you like an airline "carry-on." That way you can avoid the check-in at the dock, and all that waiting to get luggage when you home tired but happy. Also, you’ll be sure to have your luggage when you need it. Iris Henry, Wokegan, WI.
Buy the cheapest fare you can get for a cruise. Prices go by the size of cabin, with or without a window, and with or without a balcony. Everything else – food, entertainment, and so forth – is pretty much the same price. The best time to book a cruise is at the beginning of the season, before the cheaper cabins are taken. Another good time is about 3 weeks before sailing. Then the cruise company My wife and I have found that shipping our dirty clothes is trying to fill the ship and you may find better rooms at home after a few days on the boat is economical and a discount. You can book directly with the cruise line or very practical. It’s cheaper than having the valet wash through a travel agent, and if you’re a repeat customer, our clothes, and by the end of the trip, we have plenty of you should expect a little gift of fruit or flowers in your space for souvenirs. We post a package of clothes from cabin. ports-of-call along the way, and our laundry arrives home Allen Woolbridge, North Hampton, MN
81. What is the main reason for this request? (A) IORP wants to know if members use the discounts. (B) IORP wants members to get others to join. (C) The editor wants members to share their experiences. (D) The editor has run out of ideas and needs help. 82. What does Ms Henry list as an added benefit in her tip? a. She can get on the boat faster. b. She has less weight to carry. c. She saves time getting off the boat. d. She never has to contend with lost luggage. 83. How does Mr Woolbridge get the best prices on fares? a. He always gets a cabin with no window or balcony. b. He books when the cruise lines are offering cheap fares. c. He only makes reservations directly with the cruise line. d. He travels at the beginning of the cruise season.
84. Which writers seem concerned about what they spend? a. b. c. d.
All three writers. Henry and Ranscroft Henry and Woolbridge. Ranscroft and Woolbridge.
85. In the first text, paragraph 3, line 1, the word ‘gleaned’ is closest in meaning to
a. b. c. d.
gathered. improved. read about. written down.
Questions 86 - 90 refer to the following two emails.
PAC FOR PROGRESS • PAC FOR PROGRESS • PAC FOR PROGRESS • PAC FOR PROGRESS •
Popular Party Political Action Committee Dear Bob, We scored a major victory this week in the Education Bill. This legislation means that more children will receive a high quality education in schools across the country. We couldn’t have achieved this exceptional
result without the support of hundreds of thousands of people like you! Click here to send a thank-you email to your elected official. In the weeks and months ahead, the opposition will no doubt try to block further progress such as the Education Bill. We’ve got to be ready to meet their arguments in the strongest way, by getting our message out to the voters. Among other moves, a massive campaign is being pla nned to place ads with every major channel and nationwide newspaper. Your continued support is crucial. Make a secure online contribution to the party.
Dear Committee for Progress, I’m afraid the Education Bill you mentioned in your recent email falls far short of what I’d like to see done in
the area of education. This and other recent legislation shows neither the vision of our party nor the change it promised during the last elections. Consequently, I have decided to contribute only to specific candidates whose views reflect my own. I will not be sending money to support the party in general, i.e. where I do not have direct control over what it is spent for. At such time in the future as party work once again meets its promise, I will reconsider my position. In the meantime, I will appreciate your removing my name from the party contributor rolls and from the mailing list for this newsletter. Respectfully, Robert Baine
86. Who is the sender of the first letter? a. A group of concerned citizens. b. A committee of a political party. c. A political candidate d. A political party 87. What does the first letter say about the Education Bill? a. It was easily passed into law. b. More work is needed to pass it. c. It was also supported by the other party. d. Similar legislation will meet opposition. 88. What does the committee hope Baine will contribute? a. A free advertisement in his newspaper. b. An advertisement on his TV channel. c. Money for the committee to buy advertising. d. Money to buy a newspaper company.
89. Why does Baine object to contributing to the committee? a. He feels the party should donate to his candidates. b. He is disappointed with his party’s effectiveness. c. He plans to switch to a different party in the future. d. He thinks the Education Bill was too strongly worded. 90. In the second text, paragraph 3, line 1, the word ‘promise’ is closest in meaning to a. A verbal vow. b. A written vow. c. Contention. d. Potential. Questions 91 - 95 refer to the following two texts.
Rockets Away!
Rockets are firing up in the western deserts of the USA, as a new sport takes shape. Rocket racing, actually taking off and leaving the earth’s atmosphere while racing around a course ‘drawn’ in the sky, is becoming a reality, thanks to an experimental aircraft that uses rocket power. The result is a vertical take off, amid yellow plumes of flame, an apogee about one mile up, a wild race around the virtual track at speeds up to 320 miles per hour. The take-of fs have been described as “mezmerizing” and the the planners say extra “pit stops” have been planned into the course to give the public as many of these displays as possible. According to entrepreneur, Peter Diamandis, this is just the leading edge of the space tourism business, and one that’s geared at making the public sit up and take notice. He’s already sold over 3,000 seats at something
like $3,500 to people who want short jaunts in weightless space, and some much costlier tickets for real space travel.
Dear Sports Beat, I read your recent article on Rocket Races with dismay. At a time in history when we’re urging people to cut
down on their fascination with gas-guzzling speedsters, Mr Diamandis seems intent on slurping up that last drop of petroleum and spewing it all over the stratosphere as ‘yellow plumes of flame’. To paraphrase the old adage, “where there’s fire, there’s smoke.” And smoke is the last thing a planet, sweltering in the greenhouse effect and
choking on its own pollution, needs. Despite my grave misgivings to the contrary, I sincerely hope Diamandis’ race fans think twice before supporting this scheme with their hard-earned cash. Actually, I hope Diamandis himself thinks better of what he’s planning
to dump into the atmosphere. Or perhaps, the government will step in and ban this along with other 20th century dinosaurs such as traffic jams and bull fights. Edgar Poe Walden, MS
91. What is the subject of the article? a. A new entertainment form to encourage tourism. b. Coverage of the first, groundbreaking “rocket race.” c. The career history of a sport developer. d. The possible effects of a new sport on ecology. 92. What aspect of the sport is mentioned as most appealing t o the public? a. The intense competition. b. The showy take-off. c. The unique type of aircraft. d. The virtual racetrack. 93. What is Mr Poe’s main objection to the new sport? a. It encourages more pollution. b. It is dangerous to animals. c. It perpetuates an old-fashioned idea. d. It promotes fascination with machines. 94. Which solution does Mr Poe NOT suggest may limit the new sport? a. The government will outlaw it. b. The new aircraft will not pass flight tests. c. The promoter will change his plans. d. The public will refuse to support it. 95. In the second text, paragraph 2, line 1, the word ‘misgivings’ is closest in meaning to a. conditions. b. doubts. c. mistakes. d. questions.
Questions 96 - 100 refer to the following two emails.
GLASWELL PUBLISHING
1440 Broadway Philadelphia, PA April 10 20_ _ Mr. Phillip Hill 921 Westfield Drive Philadelphia, PA Dear Mr. Hill, I read with interest your recent article in History Club Magazine , and I would like to discuss the possibility of your contributing to the forthcoming History of Small Party Politics for Glaswell Publishing. A longer, more indepth version of your article would fit well with the current outline of the book, and could be a chapter on its own. I would like to schedule a time to discuss all this with you, either by phone, or here at our offices, which are close to where you live. Would you please e-mail me to let me know whether you are interested in collaborating with us, and if so, when you would be available to discuss the details? I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Alice Ray Alice Ray, Commissioning Editor Glaswell Publishing e-mail: [email protected] Tel: (215) 247-4780
From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Date: April 14, 20_ _ 2:14:08 p.m. Subject: History of Small Party Politics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Ms. Ray, Thank you for your letter inviting me to collaborate with you. Your book project sounds interesting, and I would be happy to re-work my article into a full chapter – in fact, I have a lot of material on hand that I had wanted to put into the article, but could not, due to History Club Magazine’s limits on length. Unfortunately, I’m engaged in other projects at the moment, which will take m e through to the end of the year.
The earliest I could take on a new project would be January. I have nothing else scheduled for then, so I would be able to work on writing the chapter full-time. I realize that is some eight months away, and will understand if you cannot wait until then. If you do have the luxury of time, and are willing to wait until January for me to begin, then please call me at (215) 561-9106, and we can discuss in more detail your vision of w hat the chapter should look like. Again, thank you for writing to me. I hope we are able to work together. Sincerely, Phillip
96. What can be inferred about Mr. Hill? a. He is looking for new projects. b. He lives near Glaswell Publishing. c. He is an editor at History Club Magazine . d. He has written several history books. 97. What does Ms. Ray learn from Mr. Hill’s e -mail? a. That he is not able to begin until January b. That he will need eight months to complete the chapter c. That he was previously employed by Glaswell Publishing d. That he did not write the article in History Club Magazine 98. How would Mr. Hill’s contribution to History of Small Party Politics differ from his article? a. It would be less detailed. b. It would contain new material. c. It would discuss a different topic. d. It would be co-written with Ms. Ray. 99. What will Ms. Ray and Mr. Hill probably discuss next? a. What time to meet b. How to divide their work c. Which chapter to begin with d. Whether they can work together 100. a. b. c. d.
In the first text, paragraph 2, line 2, the word “collaborating” is closest in meaning to writing joining meeting working
