PART 7 Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and hewspaper 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. 52Questions 153-155 refer to the following e-mail From: ‘Summers, Jennifer To: Editing staff ce: Management, supervisory staff i all, ‘A box has been placed next to the printer for unclaimed print copies to avoid a mess of papers being left on the printer table at the end of the day. I'd like to remind you to pick up all your copies as soon as possible after you print them. This has been the clear guideline for several months now, So please try to follow through with it. It is particularly important that confidential documents be picked up immediately after printing, | Thank you for your cooperation. Jennifer 153. What problem does the e-mail address? 155. Why doos Jennifer thank the employees? (A) The printer is not working properly. (A) To indicate that the managers are (8) The area around the printer has been left pleased untidy. (8) To acknowledge their efforts over the {C} Employees were not told of a change in last few months guidelines. (C) To emphasize the importance of their {D) Office regulations are unclear. work (0) To encourage them to do what she has 154. What does Jennifer ask the employees to asked do? (A) Keep confidential papers off their desks (8) Check with a supervisor for instructions (C} Collect documents from the printer table (D) Cover the printer at the end of each day GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE rie aseoy | 53Questions 156-157 refer to the following information. Manorville & Cosmetics Company Your Opinion Could Be Worth $500 ‘The Manorville Cosmetics Company is committed to providing you with quality products, and excellent service. That is why we want to learn more about your shopping needs and expectations. Please complete the brief survey on the buck of this card and mail it to us using the envelope provided. No postage is necessary. ‘Once we have received your response, your name will automatically be entered in a drawing and the lucky Winner will be awarded a $500 gift certificate, good for one or more of our products. ‘The deadline for submission of your response is May 20.’Thank you! Sincerely, Mary Cartaright Mary Cartwright Director of Customer Relations 54 156. What is the purpose of this note? 157. What will one of the customers receive? (A) To thank customers for a purchase (AJA gift certificate (B) To ask customers for their opinions (8) A dinner for two people (C) To announce the winner of a contest (C) A cash prize of $500 (0) To inform customers of a new service (D) A drawing by a famous artistQuestions 158-159 refer to the following advertisement. Job Fair Metzger Airlines Metzger Airlines is seeking international flight attendants cS and will hold a job fair on ‘Tuesday, Mareh 1, beginning at 9:00 A.M. at the Metzger Airlines Corporate Center in Miami Requirements: ‘¢ Must be able to work nights, weekends, an © Must be at least 21 years old. ‘* Must be prepared to relocate * Must have superior communication skills © Must function well in stressful situations * Must work well with others holidays Metzger Airlines offers all employees paid vacations, semi-annual raises, professional development courses, and much more. Interested individuals should he prepared to submit a résumé and complete an application at the job fair. Initial Interviews will take place during the afternoon. Successful candidates will spend six weeks at the Metzger Airlines ‘Training Facility in Tokyo. After completion of the training program, newly certified flight attendants will be based in Barcelona or Milan. 158. What is NOT a stated requirement for 159. Where will successful candidates train to becoming a Metzger Airlines flight become flight attendants? attendant? (A) In Miami (A) Willingness to work on holidays. (8) In Tokyo (8) Willingness to move to a new city (C) In Barcelona {C) A minimum age of 21 (0) In Milan {D) A minimum of one year of experience GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE rig aeso1| 55Questions 160-162 refer to the following Web site. DNB Banking Online The Closest DNB Bank Branch Is at Your Fingertips Take a look at what you can do through DNB Banking Online, 24 hours a day, from anywhere you have access to a PC with an Internet connection. ‘See current balances of your DNB Bank accounts on one screen. Review details of your transaction history. * Transfer funds between your DNB Bank accounts. * Make a payment on a DNB loan. Self-Service Features That Will Save You Time DNB Banking Online also saves you time by providing online self-service resources. ‘* Pay all of your bills with our powerful, free Web bill payment service. * Make address or telephone number changes online on your DNB accounts, Just fll out the online form; there’s no need to call DNB for these changes. * Sign up to receive information on DNB products, services, and special offers by e-mail. * Visit our Tools & Resources Web site to determine the best product options for your and your family with one of our many financial calculators and so much more. Sign On Today! You need only have an active DNB account to be eligible to access all these services. 160. What is NOT an advertised feature of DNB 162. What is suggested as an important benefit Banking Online? of using online banking services? (A) Up-to-date account balances (A) Availability of special loan rates (6) Monthly online newsletters (8) Accoss to customer service (C) Information on financial products representatives (D) Tools to help with financial decisions (C) Convenience of use {D) Reduced banking fees 161. How are customers encouraged to report 56 address changes? (A) By completing an online form (8) By sending an e-mail (©) By sending a letter to the customer service department {(D) By calling the nearest DNB branchQuestions 163-164 refer to the follo ing memo. Goodman Theater Company CONFIDENTIAL Date: July 11 To: Charlie Ullman From: Gordon Furr Re: Budget Approval Concerns Thank you for attending Wednesday's meeting. I’m glad that after exploring several possibilities we were able to come to an agreement on ways to reduce spending in next year’s equipment budget. Because of this $2,000 reduction, I have no doubt that our chairperson Renée Walker will approve the new budget at Friday’s meeting. See you in the conference room on Friday. 163. What problem is mentioned in the memo? _—_164. What is Renée Walker expected to do on (A) A meeting had to be rescheduled. Friday? (B) A conference room is unavailable. (A) Approve a budget (C) Spending had to be reduced. (B) Order equipment (0} Some money was lost. (C) Attend a theater performance (0) Plan a theater schedule GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE ri teat | 57Questions 165-168 refer to the following letter. 58 STAR TRAVEL 41 Main St. North Windsor, CT 06075 1-888-555-7642 Mr. Donald Bertram. March 1 19 Belles Lane South Windsor, CT 06074 Account Number: 8321 Dear Mr. Bertram: Enclosed you will find the tickets for your April 18 flight to Brazil. We suggest you arrive at the airport two hours before your flight is scheduled to depart. Along with your plane tickets, | have enclosed a copy of your final itinerary and the luggage tags you will need for your tour, Everything has been charged to your credit card, as you requested. Please note that a charge of $110.00 has been added for the meal plan you chose for the week at the hotel. We would like to remind you that you are responsible for obtaining travel visas, Feel free to contact me so that I can go over the information with you or answer any questions you might have. Sincerely, Gloria Favelli Gloria Farelli165. 166. Who most likely wrote this letter? (A) A hotel clerk (B) A travel agent (C)A tour guide (0) flight attendant According to the letter, what will happen on April 18? (A) The itinerary will be finalized, (B) The tour will be advertised to the public. (C) Mr. Bertram’s credit card will be charged. (D) Mr. Bertram will leave for Brazil. 167. What is NOT enclosed with the letter? (A) Suitcase labels (8) A tour schedule (C) Travel visas (0) Airplane tickets 168. For what has Mr. Bertram been charged extra money? (A) A meal plan (8) A replacement ticket (C) Transportation to the airport (D) Heavy luggage GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE vie tae 5960 Questions 169-173 refer to the following letter. Kyushu Technologies October 5 Ms, Chatura Visweswaran Senior Researcher Supertech Microelectronics ‘Mumbai, India Dear Ms. Visweswaran, | appreciate the information you recently sent me about the laser technology conterence in Mumbai from November 10 to 13. Due toa prior engagement, Twill not he able to attend the conference myself. However, [will be sending three technicians from my division, I am sure that they will benefit greatly from this experience ‘They will likely attend the second half of the conference, as the topics being covered in the first half are not applicable to our work here, This means that my technicians will be attending the conference on November 12 and 13. fier scheduling the technicians for various workshops, I will contact you to set up a ceting between your project managers and my technicians on one of the two evenings. hope they will be able to explore « potential collaboration on our upcoming project on memory recording devices (Project MRD-4). Thope your opening day presentation goes well and I look forward to reading the transcript as soon as Kaori Inose Kaor! inose Laser Mechanics Division Kyushu Technologies Fukuoka, Japan169. 170. 171. What does the lettor suggest about Ms. Viswesweran? (A) Sho works in Fukuoka, (B) She contacted Ms. Inose earlier. (C) She is interested in hiring Ms. Inose's technicians. {D) She has just completed a project on memory recording devices. The word “engagement” in paragraph 1, line 2, is closest in meaning to (A) obligation (8) encounter {C) proposal (D) purpose ‘What proposal does Ms. Inose make? (A) That she conduct a workshop (B) That her technicians attend the entire conference (C) That the registration deadline be extended (D) That the two companies work together 172. When will Ms. Visweswaran give her presentation? (A) On November 10 (8) On November 11 (C) On November 12 (0) On November 13 173. How will Ms. Inose learn the details of Ms. Visweswaran's presentation? (A) She will attend in person. (8) Her technicians will give her a summary. {C) She will watch a video recording. (D) She will read a written version. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE aie ec01 | 61Questions 174-177 refer to the following article. 174, According to the article, what is Kang best BAC Welcomes Timothy Kang Kowloon, Dec. 16 - BAC, Inc., today announced that it has appointed Timothy Kang as senior vice president of marketing. In his new role, Kang will oversee the marketing department and be responsible for corporate strategy, market analysis, and market evaluation. As a seasoned executive, Kang has more than 20 years of experience and a successful track record in generating new sales partners and developing successful marketing strategies. He is expected to strengthen BAC’s market position as a leading provider of software applications in the education industry. Prior to joining BAC, Kang was with SAGE Software Company, where he was vice president of corporate sales, and at Tobbler Corporation, where he spent several years as head of the marketing department. At Tobbler, he was credited with earning record-high revenues for the company. After these highly successful endeavors, Kang started his own company, Greenwood Partners, Inc., where he developed and implemented new business strategies for large corporate clients. 176. What is stated about Kang’s work at known for? (A) His experiance as an educator (8) His expertise in product marketing {C) The software he has developed (0) The work he has done overseas 175. What type of business is BAC, Inc.? (A) A software provider (8) A computer retailer {(C) An advertising agency (0) A marketing consultant firm 62 Tobbler Corporation? (A) He received an award, (8) He left the company after only a few months. (C) He increased revenues. (D) He created advertisements for software. 177. What company did Kang start? (A) BAC, Inc. (B) SAGE Software Company (C) Tobbler Corporation (D) Greenwood Partners, Inc.Questions 178-180 refer to the following information. Narina Suites Hotel GUEST GUIDE Introduction Welcome to the Narina Suites Hotel. We specialize in services for international business travelers. For your convenience, we have a concierge service staffed with English-speaking employees. Long-distance phone calls may be made from any room at discounted rates. We also provide a comfortable business area on the second floor with fax machines, copiers, and state-of the-art computer workstations. ‘This guide provides you with ‘comprehensive information about, your accommodations. In addition, the booklet About Our City is located ‘on the nightstand and contains a listing of theaters, restaurants, museums, and art galleries m the area, We hope that you will have a pleasant stay. If you require any assistance or would like to request, services, please do not hesitate to contact the front, desk at extension 001. GUIDE CONTENTS Page 1 General manager's welcome 2. Floorplan 5 Hotel policies 7 Services and stores at Narina Suites 10 Room service menu 178. 179. ‘What hotel service is NOT mentioned in the introduction? (A) English-speaking employees (8) Discounted phone service (C) Copy machines (D) Weke-up calls Where can guests read about entertainment in the area? (A) In the quest guide (B) In the concierge’s information packet (C) In the handbook for business travelers (0) In the booklet About Qur City 180. What information can probably be found in pages 2-4 of the guest guide? (A) How to order food (8) How to find the nearest bus station (C) Where the hotel gym is located (0) What time the hotel rooms are cleaned GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE reaazor 63Questions 181-185 refer to the following e-mail and press release, Date “Thursday, 23 July 11:45:29 Subject: | [Sid Zablonsia 5 From: “Lewis Cucuk™ aa _ To: jv kampex omy oanet @Kompicx com: janmactekonpex com giev@ Kampen com] First of all, thank you all for a very productive meeting this morning. This message confirms our agreement on the main points of the media report Komptex will release to the press at 4 P.M. this afternoon. ‘The report will be brief and to the point. It will announce Sid Zablonski’s resignation and the appointment of his replacement. There will be no references to Mr. Zablonski’s reasons for resigning his position. Sid has asked us to respect his privacy, and we intend to do that. The media will be asked to contact the vice president of human resources with any follow-up questions. ‘Thank you for your cooperation and support, Lewis Cucuk President Komptex, Ine. 64 Komptex has just announced the resignation of its chief executive officer, Sid Zablonski, effective immediately. Since taking over the leadership of Komptex eight years ago, Mr. Zablonski has been instrumental in building relationships with major film companies and broadcast studios, including Komptex’ recent collaborations with Hoorah Filmworks Jarvis Wang, vice president of human resources at Komptex, said, “Sid led our company through some major advancements. We owe a lot of the company’s current success to him, and we will be forever grateful for his insight and initiative. Change in Leadership at Komptex, Inc. Press Release July 23, 16:00 Harriet Trudeau, the creative director ‘of Camden Entertainment for the past five years, will assume the position vacated by Mr. Zablonski, Prior to her position at Camden Entertainment, ‘Ms, Trudeau was senior vice president of MeNamus Brothers” marketing and advertising department. At Komptex, she will focus on expanding the ‘company’s television, news, finance, and children's media initiatives. A short biography of Ms, Trudeau and a list of her professional achievements. ‘can be found on the company Web site at www komptex.comvbios.181, What is the main purpose of Lewis Cucuk’s 184. In the press release, the word “assume” in e-mail? paragraph 2, line 3 is closest in meaning to (A) To plan new collaborations with film (A) take on. studios (8) expect (8) To confirm details of an announcement (C) apply for {C) To request employes feedback on a (D) understand report {D) To announce new positions at the 185. According to the press release, what can be company found on the company’s Web site? (A) News of future company projects (B) Details of the latest advertising campaign (A) Sid Zablonski (C)A statement about Sid Zablonski (8) Lewis Cucuk (0) Information about Herriet Trudeau (©) Harriet Trudeau (0) Jarvis Wang 182, To whom should reporters address follow-up questions? 183. Whore was Harriet Trudeau last employed? (A) At Hoorah Filmworks, (B) At Komptex, Inc. (C) At Camden Entertainment {) At McNamus Brothers, GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE 7 a= 07165Questions 186-190 refer to the following advertisement and article. Chair Aerobics When most people think of exercise, they usually think of things like running, jogging, jumping rope, lifting heavy weights, and so on. But all of these weight-bearing exercises involve being on your feet. If you have difficulty standing for long, periods of time, chair aerobics is the exercise for you. Chair aerobics lets you exercise your body while sitting in a chair! Consider the following: + Exercising while seated provides the same intensity and calorie burning but is a low-impact exercise with almost no potential for damage to joints. ‘ Telets you move your arms and legs to music while taking the weight off your feet. + You don’t need special clothes, shoes, or space. * No equipment other than a chair is required. + Like any other physical exercise, it can improve your muscle tone, flexibility, and posture. Yes, you can sit your way to a healthier, stronger body! Included in the Training Video Upper Body Workout Lower Body Workout ‘Abdominal Toning Cooldown Which Machine? People do not burn the same number of calories on one exercise machine as on another. A recent study was conducted on the number of calories burned by healthy ‘men and women in their twenties while they exercised on four different machines. The intensity of their exercise was categorized a “fairly light,” “somewhat hard,” or “hard” and showed the following results: Both men and women burned the most calories on the treadmill and the least on the stationary bicycle. ‘The stair-climber and the rowing machine were in the middle for both men and women, 66 Whatever the equipment or intensity, men always burned more calories than women did. Is a physiological fact that pound for Pound, men have more muscle than women, and muscles burn more calories than fat does. In addition, it takes more calories 0 move a larger person, and men are usually bigger than women are. Be sure to consult a tainer before starting any of these exercise programs, as they involve impact pressure, which is often associated with physical injury Health Express, June 2186. What is NOT mentioned in the advertisement as a conventional form of exercise? (A) Hiking (8) Jogging {C) Running (0) Weight liting 187. According to the advertisement, who should take up chair aerobics? (A) People who don’t have time for exercise (8) People who enjoy weight-bearing activities {C) People whose jobs require tham to sit for hours (D} People who cannot be on their feet for long periods 188. What is the main subject of the article? {A) The cost of exercise machines {B) Women’s attitudes toward exercise {C) The results of a study on exercise (D) Changes in exercise habits 189. According to the article, why do men burn more calories then women? (A) They exercise more often. (6) They are bigger. (C) They are more likely to use the treadmil (0) They train at higher intensity levels. 190. How is chair aerobics different from the exercises described in the article? (A) It bums more calories. (8) It takes less time to learn, {C) It involves less risk of injury. {D) It improves posture, GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE re i401 67Questions 191-195 refer to the following e-mail and advertisement. Franklin Realty From: | { Damian Davis Date: | [July7 Re: _| | Apartments for Rent Franklin Realty: B | have heard that you have apartments for rent in Southern California. Starting in September, | will be working at the Woodlane Heights University, and | need to rent a one-bedroom apartment nearby. | would like to know what you have available in the vicinity. | do not have a car and will be relying on Public transportation. Can you contact me with information about any suitable apartments? will be visiting California next month, and | want to arrange an appointment to visit apartments during my visit. You can e-mail any relevant information to this address or fax il to me at 330-555-3864, \cerely, Damian, Davis. cs APARTMENTS FOR RENT | | Franklin Realty is proud to anrtounce the GRAND OPENING of four housing developments located | Hiroxghout Southern California PARKER APARTMENTS Fully renovated two-bedroom apartments. Conveniently located ten minutes outside of bustling Stoneybrook. Cable TV available. Prices start at $650 a month. EMERALD GARDENS Brand-new one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments. Perfectly situated in downtown Woodlane Heights. Access to community swimming pool. Prices start at $800 a month, PRINCESS VILLAS Spacious two-bedroom, one-bathroom villas. Located in peaceful Lincoln Village. | Apartments with private balcony. Prices start at $950 a month. AMBER BEACH Luxurious three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments. Located within walking distance of downtown Amber Beach. Access to private beach, Prices start at $1,500 a month, Interested? E-mail us at [email protected] for additional information. For appointments, call 818-555-2837, ot visit our office at 25 Grover St,, Stoneybrook, CA 73910, 68191 192. 193. What is Mr. Davis most concemed about? {A) The price of the apartments {B) The location of the housing complex {C) The size of the apartments {D) The facilities in the housing complex . Why is Mr. Davis moving? (A) He needs more space. (8) He will be a student at a university, (C) He wants to live near his family. (0) He will start a new job. In what housing complex will Mr. Davis most likely be interested? (A) Parker Apartments (8) Emerald Gardens (C) Princess Villas (D) Amber Beach 194, 195, ‘What is implied about the apartments in Lincoln Village? (A) They ere quiet. {B) They are near the beach. {C) They have private garages. {D) They have been remodeled. Which is NOT mentioned as a method of ‘contacting Franklin Realty? (A) Email (6) Telephone (C) Fax (0) In person. GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE ri 4201169Questions 196-200 refer to the following e-mails, *E-mail* Date: [ Monday, July 20 14:10 From: | Sandford Premiere Hotel Management ‘To: [_Karen Trowbridge Subject:[ Stay at Sandford Premiere Hotel in Manchester Dear Ms. Trowbridge, ‘Thank you for choosing Sandford Premiere Hotel during your visit to Manchester. 1 trust you enjoyed your stay and had an opportunity to use many of our facilities, including our superb sauna, swimming pool, and newly remodeled restaurant. We ‘would appreciate it if you would complete a brief questionnaire evaluating our facilities and services. For your convenience, the questionnaire is available onkine at www.sandfordprembotel.com/survey. If you have any difficulty accessing the survey, please send your comments directly to me at management@ sandforapremotel.com. ‘Your comments will remain confidential and will be used only to help us improve ‘our guest services. Sincerely, || Patrick Kennard |] Manager Date: Friday, July 24 9:23 = - From: | |_ Karen Trowbridge To: [email protected] _Subject,__|_Re: Stay at Sandford Premiere Hotel in Manchester Dear Mr. Kennard, ‘As 1 was unable to access the questionnaire online, | am sending feedback on my hotel | stay directly to you. | was impressed by many of the facilities your hotel has to offer, but | especially enjoyed | the state-of-the-art fitness center. It had three times as many machines as one normally finds in hotels, and the 24-hour access made it possible for me to work out at any time | wished. Although | did not eat at Leonni's, | did order room-service dinners from there several times and was very impressed with the quality of the meals. | was less enthusiastic about your business center, which could use a few more computers and a new copier. | was also disappointed in the lack of parking facilities. | would have expected a hotel of the Sandford’s caliber to have on-site parking, but because it didn’t | had to drive around for quite a while searching for a space. Allin all, though, | would say that the benefits of staying at your hotel far outweighed the disadvantages and that overall had a pleasant week at the Sandford. As my job requires me to travel to Manchester irequently, | expect to become one of your regular guests. Best regards, Karen Trowbridge 70196. What is the purpose of the e-mail from the Sandford Premiere Hotel? {A) To ask for someone's opinion {8) To promote a special offer {C) To advertise a new hotel {0} To confirm reservations 197. What is NOT mentioned as a feature of the hotel? (A) A business center (B) Dining facilities (C) Airport transportation (0) A swimming pool 198. What does Mr. Kennard tell Ms. Trowbridge? (A) She should contact him to confirm her reservation, (B) The information she gives will be considered private. (C) A discount offer will soon expire. (D) A questionnaire has been sent to her. 199. What does Ms. Trowbridge like about this hotel? (A) The helpful staff (8) The complimentary breakfast (C) The extensive exorcise facilitios (0) The in-room Internet access 200. What is most likely true about Ms. Trowbridge? (A) She does not like to exercise. (8) She does not travel very often, (C) She appreciated the well-equipped business center. {D) She plans to stay at the hotel again Stop! This is the end of the test. If you finish before time is called, you may go back to Parts 5, 6, and 7 and check your work. vie aseon! 71