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(Man A) I know. The heavy traffic in this area has ruined it in no time at all.
You will read: 3. Who are the speakers? 
(A) Police officers.
(B) Physical therapists.
(C) Road engineers.
(D) Certified accountants.
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Question 4
You will hear: 4. (Woman) Your monthly payment is several weeks overdue.
(Man) I thought I had paid a month in advance. Perhaps it was delivered to the wrong address.
(Woman) You’d better check your records again.
You will read: 4. What is the man’s problem? 
(A) His records are lost.
(B) His payment is late.
(C) He forgot his calendar.
(D) He went to the wrong address. 
Question 5
You will hear: 5. (Man) I see you’ve enlarged the Wakefield factory.
(Woman) Yes, starting this fiscal year we’ll be able to produce 800 cars a month.
(Man) I imagine you’ll be hiring more people, right?
You will read: 5. What are they discussing? 
(A) New car models.
(B) Staff reductions.
(C) Plant capacity.
(D) Architectural designs. 
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PART IV: SHORT TALKS
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. Each will be spoken just one time.
They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand and remember what
is said.
In your test book, you will read two or more questions about each short talk. The questions will be
followed by four answers. You are to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your
answer sheet.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
You will hear: Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following announcement.
Good afternoon and welcome aboard Nordair Flight 857 from Copenhagen to Bangkok, with
intermediate stops in Dubai and Calcutta. We are preparing for departure in a few minutes. At this time
your seat back should be returned to its full upright position and your seat belt should be fastened. Our
anticipated total flying time to Dubai is six hours and twenty-five minutes. I hope you enjoy the flight.
You will hear: Now read question 1 in your test book and answer it.
You will read: 1. What is the final destination of the flight?
(A) Bangkok.
(B) Copenhagen.
(C) Dubai.
(D) Calcutta. 
You will hear: Now read question 2 in your test book and answer it.
You will read: 2. What will happen in a few minutes?
(A) The flight will land in Dubai.
(B) The passengers will board the plane.
(C) The plane will take off.
(D) The gate number will be announced. 
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You will hear: Questions 3 through 5 refer to the following talk.
Ladies and Gentlemen: It gives me great pleasure to introduce Masami Suzuki, senior vice president and
a member of the board of directors. Prior to joining our firm, our speaker was an award-winning
professor of economics for more than a decade. Dr. Suzuki spent several years at our branch offices in
Madrid and Zurich and will talk to us today about contemporary patterns in foreign trade. Please join me
in giving a big welcome to Masami Suzuki.
You will hear: Now read question 3 in your test book and answer it.
You will read: 3. What is the purpose of the talk?
(A) To nominate someone to the board of directors.
(B) To introduce a guest speaker.
(C) To report on a research study about university education.
(D) To announce a sales award.
You will hear: Now read question 4 in your test book and answer it.
You will read: 4. What is Dr. Suzuki’s present position? 
(A) Chief executive officer.
(B) Branch manager.
(C) Professor of economics.
(D) Senior vice president.
You will hear: Now read question 5 in your test book and answer it.
You will read: 5. What is Dr. Suzuki’s topic? 
(A) Establishing a branch office.
(B) The economy of Spain.
(C) Current international trade trends.
(D) Life in Switzerland.
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Section 2: Reading
In this section of the test you will have the chance to show how well you understand written English.
There are three parts to this section, with special directions for each part.
PART V: INCOMPLETE SENTENCES
Directions: This part of the test has incomplete sentences. Four words or phrases, marked (A), (B), (C),
(D), are given beneath each sentence. You are to choose the one word or phrase that best completes the
sentence. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer.
EXAMPLE Because the equipment is very delicate,
it must be handled with -------.
(A) caring
(B) careful
(C) care
(D) carefully
The sentence should read, “Because the equipment is very delicate, 
it must be handled with care.” Therefore, you should choose answer (C).
A B C D
Sample Answer
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
1. Mr. Yang’s trip will ------- him away from the office for ten days.
(A) withdraw
(B) continue
(C) retain
(D) keep
2. The company that Marie DuBois started now sells ------- products throughout the world.
(A) its
(B) it
(C) theirs
(D) them
3. If your shipment is not delivered ------- Tuesday, you can request a full refund for the merchandise.
(A) at
(B) by
(C) within
(D) while
4. The hotel breakfast ------- fresh fruit juice and a choice of pastries.
(A) includes
(B) to include
(C) including
(D) was included
5. We regret to announce the ------- of the training session scheduled for April 21.
(A) denial
(B) incapability
(C) postponement
(D) dismissal
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PART VI: ERROR RECOGNITION
Directions: In this part of the test, each sentence has four words or phrases underlined. The four
underlined parts of the sentence are marked (A), (B), (C), (D). You are to identify the one underlined
word or phrase that should be corrected or rewritten. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the
question and mark your answer.
EXAMPLE All employee are required to wear their 
A B
identification badges while at work.
C D
The underlined word “employee” is not correct in this sentence. This sentence should read, “All
employees are required to wear their identification badges while at work.” Therefore, you should choose
answer (A).
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
1. The pamphlet contains some importance information about the current exhibit.
A B C D
2. No matter how long it taking to finish the annual report, it must be done properly.
A B C D
3. The popularity of jogging appears to have decreased since the past couple of years.
A B C D
4. At the hotel, laundry sent out by 10:00 a.m. it will be returned by 5:00 p.m. the same day.
A B C D
5. The totally capital expenditures, after allowing for inflation, are projected to be 8.4 billion euros.
A B C D
A B C D
Sample Answer
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PART VII: READING COMPREHENSION
Directions: The questions in this part of the test are based on a selection of reading materials, such as
notices, letters, forms, newspaper and magazine articles, and advertisements. You are to choose the one
best answer, (A), (B), (C), or (D), to each question. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the
question and mark your answer. Answer all questions following each reading selection on the basis of
what is stated or implied in that selection.
EXAMPLE The Museum of Technology is a “hands-on” museum, designed for people to 
experience science at work. Visitors are encouraged to use, test, and handle the 
objects on display. Special demonstrations are scheduled for the first and second 
Wednesdays of each month at 13:30. Open Tuesday–Friday 12:00–16:30, Saturday 
10:00–17:30, and Sunday 11:00–16:30.
When during the month can visitors see special demonstrations? 
(A) Every weekend.
(B) The first two Wednesdays.
(C) One afternoon a week.
(D) Every other Wednesday. 
The reading selections says that the demonstrations are scheduled for the first and second
Wednesdays of the month. Therefore, you should choose answer (B).
A B C D
Sample Answer
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Questions 1-2 refer to the following card.
1. When did the guest receive this card? 2. Who issued this card to the guest?
(A) When making a room reservation (A) P. Angelo
(B) When checking into the hotel (B) Ms. Martelli
(C) When ordering a meal at a restaurant (C) The hotel manager
(D) When paying the bill (D) The restaurant cashier
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Questions 3-5 refer to the following notice.
3. To whom is this notice addressed? 4. When must the claim form be filed?
(A) Employers (A) On the first of the month
(B) Doctors (B) On the thirtieth of the month
(C) Employees (C) On the first day of disability
(D) When paying the bill (D) Within 30 days of the start of disability
NOTICE
If you are unable to work because of an extended
illness or injury that is not work-related, you may be
entitled to receive weekly benefits from your employer
or the firm’s insurance company.
 To claim benefits, you must file a claim form
within thirty days of the first day of your
disability.
 Before filing the claim, you must ask your
doctor to fill in the “Doctor’s Statement” on the
claim form, stating the period of disability.
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5. What must be done before the claim can be submitted?
(A) The employee’s company must be notified.
(B) The form must be duplicated.
(C) The Ministry of Social Welfare must be contacted.
(D) The “Doctor’s Statement” must be completed.
ANSWER KEY
Part I Part II Part III Part IV Part V Part VI Part VII
1. D 1. C 1. B 1. A 1. D 1. C 1. B
2. B 2. A 2. D 2. C 2. A 2. B 2. A
3. B 3. C 3. B 3. B 3. C 3. C
4. C 4. B 4. D 4. A 4. C 4. D
5. A 5. C 5. C 5. C 5. A 5. D