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PART 6

Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase or sentence is missing in parts of each text. Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.
Questions 1 - 3:

Reading text:

Dear Mr. Mackenzy,

I'm writing in response to your letter inquiring about "loose skin" resulting _____(1) a diet.

If you have a lot of weight to lose, you may be worried about "loose skin" on your chin, underarms and thighs. Please aim to lose weight slowly in order for your body to adjust.

Whatever kind of diet you are on, your skin needs oil, _____(2) it will become dry and less elastic.

If you add a dressing made with olive to your salads, it may increase your skin's radiance - your skin will also become smoother and softer.

Please _____(3) that water should be your primary beauty aid.

Not only does it fill you up without calories, but it also takes toxins out of your body system.

Sincerely yours,

Editor, Sara Williams.

1. (1)
2. (2)
3. (3)
Questions 4 - 7:

Reading text:

To: San Diego Branch; Del Mar Branch; Chula Vista Branch From: Ron Hathaway Subject: Upcoming Real Estate Seminar

Hello agents of southwestern California! This is Ron, your CEO! There's going to be a real estate seminar coming up next month at the San Diego Convention Center that I think you might all find really _____(1). I suggest that you attend it, and the company is willing to cover half of the attendance _____(2) for any of our agents. I've looked over the contents and scheduled presenters, and am happy to say that there are some familiar names among them. There will be lots of information on simple _____(3) that you can do to properties to greatly increase their value. Not only that, it will also include sessions about making personal connections with clients to increase sales and likelihood of return! _____(4). I attached a link to the website for the seminar.

Sincerely,

Ron Hathaway

CEO, SoCal SoReal Real Estate

4. (1)
5. (2)
6. (3)
7. (4)
Questions 8 - 10:

Reading text:

Beginning at 10 a.m.on Monday, October 8, 2007 the Walnut County Road Committee will _____(1) a lane closure on Witt Road, from Ellido Street to Jean Paul Avenue, for utility installation.

There could be significant delays. Therefore, motorists are advised to seek an alternate route.

It is anticipated that this project _____(2) and all lanes will be reopened to traffic by approximately 5 a.m.on Friday, October 12, 2007.

However, please note that all dates are tentative and _____(3) to change.

To maintain the safety of road crews, please reduce speed and drive cautiously when you pass through the work zone. The Road Committee thanks you in advance for your patience.

If you have any questions concerning this project, please contact Nick Estrin, Project Engineer at 555-802-2547 or via email at nickssn@roads. com.

8. (1)
9. (2)
10. (3)
Questions 11 - 13:

Reading text:

During the second half of last year, prices in the oilseed moved upward. The market reacted to the prospect of less ample supplies and reduced inventories, compared with the two _____(1) years, when supplies were abundant relative to demand.

The rise was more pronounced for meal and cake prices, which have also come under the influence of rising prices of wheat and feed grains.

The latest forecasts for 2008 confirm that production of oilseeds may not be sufficient to meet global demand for oils and fats. Such an outlook suggests that prices for oils and fats may continue rising.

By contrast, the increase in prices for meals and cakes could come to a _____(2) as global output of

meals is now expected _____(3) demand, leading to more rising inventories.

11. (1)
12. (2)
13. (3)

PART 7

Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, e-mails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts 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 14 - 16:

Reading text:

To: Sofia Elliot
From: Oskar Viren
Date: August 13, Monday
Subject: re: Request

Dear Ms. Elliot,

Thank you for contacting us on August 9 to report that you have not yet received a response regarding the online message you sent to us on August 4. Your message, which mentions that you received shoes in the wrong size on August 2, was processed today after a delay caused by a technical issue with our online server.

You may already know that return requests made due to problems caused by Valverde Shoes are processed free of charge. In addition, we will provide you with a $20 discount coupon to apologize for the inconvenience we have caused you. Please log in to our Web site to claim it. —[1]—.

To return your shoes, please download a return request form from our Web site, print it, and fill it out. —[2]—. In the original package, you will see a prepaid shipping label. —[3]—. You must include the shoes, the original receipt, and a completed return request form in your shipment. —[4]—. Make sure to have the package delivered to us by August 20.

Truly yours,
Oskar Viren
Customer Service, Valverde Shoes

14. What is implied about Valverde Shoes?
15. When did Ms. Elliot first report a problem with her order to Valverde Shoes?
16. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3] and [4] does the following sentence best belong? “It should be glued on top of your shipment when being sent as our office address is printed on it.”
Questions 17 - 20:

Reading text:

Gloria Arden [8:20 A.M.] I've been looking over everyone's progress reports on the software project. Based on what I've seen, I don't think we'll be able to meet our scheduled release date.
Isabel Cabrera [8:22 A.M.] You may be right about that. Since Bob and Carol moved over to the new hardware project, we've had some trouble meeting the initial deadlines.
Gordon Brickyard [8:26 A.M.] Couldn't we just reschedule the release? Pushing it back a month ought to give us enough time to finish up.
Joe Freemont [8:28 A.M.] But remember that the product is supposed to be available for the holiday season, which is our peak sales period. If we miss that deadline, we could lose many potential customers.
Gordon Brickyard [8:31 A.M.] My team has a lot of urgent responsibilities, so I think it would be a good idea to hire some independent contractors to help out.
Gloria Arden [8:32 A.M.] What are you thinking?
Gordon Brickyard [8:33 A.M.] Well, they could help my team finish writing the user manual, for one thing. And they could probably handle product testing as well.
Gloria Arden [8:35 A.M.] I see. What's your opinion, Isabel?
Isabel Cabrera [8:37 A.M.] It could end up being expensive, but I like the idea. Our graphic designers could certainly use some outside help, too.
Gloria Arden [8:40 A.M.] Well, it sounds like we should go with Gordon’s idea. I'll also bring it up during the board meeting on Friday to see what they say.

17. What caused a project to fall behind schedule?
18. Why most likely is changing the release date unacceptable?
19. What is suggested about Mr. Brickyard's team?
20. At 8:32 A.M., what does Ms. Arden mean when she writes, "What are you thinking"?
Questions 21 - 22:

Reading text:

July 15, 2007

Jason Holden
26 Humbolt Lane
LA Properties
Los Angeles, CA
035846

Dear Mr. Holden,

The investment committee of TA Investors has reviewed your company's proposal and agreed with your statement that L.A.'s 122nd Avenue has become more popular among tourists since the Flash Mall was built on the street last year. The committee also agrees that the street needs a first-class hotel to service the wealthy tourists who shop at the mall. Therefore, the committee decided to accept your business proposal to open a new hotel on 122nd Avenue by January 2008, and is prepared to invest a total of 1.5 million dollars in the project. Please call me as soon as possible, so that we can schedule a meeting with the committee to discuss the details of this investment deal.

Sincerely,

Brian Wilson
TA Investors

21. What will most likely happen in January 2008?
22. What is Mr. Holden asked to do?
Questions 23 - 24: refer to the following memo.

Reading text:

To: Employees
From: James Allsop
Date: November 2
Subject: Office Services quality assurances survey

To help us determine user satisfaction with the travel agencies that arrange business trips for employees of the Lambert Corporation, Office Services would appreciate your answering the following questions. Please return the survey to me by November 30. Thank you for participating.

Name: Patricia Maxwell
Travel agency used: Jetrex Travel

Were you satisfied with the service you received from this travel agency?
Yes _____
No _x_

If not, why not?
My airline tickets were sent to another employee.

Were the agents courteous? Yes _x_
No _____

Did they make the arrangements in a reasonable amount of time?
Yes _x_
No _____

Did your airline/train tickets arrive by the date request?
Yes _____
No _x_

Excellent _____
Good _____
Fair _x_
Poor _____

23. What is the purpose of the memo?
24. What problem did the employee have with Jetrex Travel?
Questions 25 - 27:

Reading text:

From: Danny Tebbe (danny@lucerne.com)
Sent: Mon 1/17/08 10:03 AM
To: All employees (all_employees@lucerne.com)
Subject: Potluck

LUCERNE PUBLISHING ROUNDTABLE POTLUCK

Who: Everyone with an interest in learning more about the publishing world

When: Friday, March 9, 2008, 4:00- 6:30 PM

Where: 305 Russell (Main Hall)

What: An informal potluck. Bring a dish/side/dessert/drink to pass around (plates/cups/utensils will be provided). After dinner, the Publishing Manager of McGlow Valerie Keneman will share with us her experience in the publishing world. If you want to know more about the world of publishing, want to mingle with colleagues you haven't met yet, and want some free food with stimulating conversation, then please join us!

Best,

Danny Tebbe

25. Who is the event intended for?
26. Who is invited as a guest at the event?
27. What is NOT the purpose of the event?
Questions 28 - 30:

Reading text:

Attention all Club Members

The Highland Country Club regretfully informs all members that our pool will be closed from July 15 to August 25. While fixing a broken pipe, maintenance workers found a major problem with the filtration system. Unfortunately, this problem is quite complex and requires the work of a plumbing specialist. Because its plumbers are unexpectedly busy at the moment, QuickFix Plumbers, the only company that offers the service we need, will not be able to help us for another two weeks. We are terribly sorry for the inconvenience, and are willing to refund the cost of one month's club membership to all individuals who paid for the 3-month Summer Membership.
Because we already offer a twenty percent discount to all members who sign up for the 1-year membership, we will not be offering these individuals a refund. Anyone who has questions or comments about the change should contacts Melvin Woods at 869-654-9874.

28. What is the notice mainly about?
29. What does the notice mention about QuickFix Plumbers?
30. What is TRUE about members with 1-year memberships?
Questions 31 - 34: refer to the following information from a Web site

Reading text:

TECHNOLOGY NEWS

The new Washware ultrasonic home dishwasher developed by the Dowell Company is a great way to clean dishes and benefit the environment. The Washware removes debris from dishes using ultrasonic waves in the same way that can use to clean jewelry. The dishwasher contains a 100-liter tank with two metal converters that release high-frequency sound waves under water. The waves generate high-temperature, high-pressure bubbles that clean dishes using very little detergent. These micro-scrubbing bubbles can reach into small cracks and crevices that sponges or brushes cannot reach.

A conventional machine consumes 200 to 300 liters of fresh water per use. The Washwave filters the water in its tank for reuse after each cycle. The water in its tank only needs to be changed every other week. This can save the average household 250, 000 to 500, 000 liters of water annually. The shorter run of time of the machine also saves on electricity. The Washwave cleaning cycle lasts only five minutes where a conventional machine usually takes twenty minutes or longer.

The Washwave unit was introduced in Japan in September, and Dowell is planning to introduce it around the world over the next several years. Dowell is also able to customize dishwashers to meet the needs of commercial clients such as those in the healthcare and hospitality industries. For more information, visit www. dowell. com to see demonstration videos, order a brochure, or find a local retailer.

31. What is the information mainly about?
32. According to the information, what is an advantage of the Washwave?
33. How often should the water in the Washwave replaced?
34. What is indicated about the Dowell Company?
Questions 35 - 38:

Reading text:

Pat Fiorentino 3:10 I am guessing most of you read the article in yesterday's newspaper about the city's growing trash problem. Mayor Watkins wants the city to address the issue right away, and he wants us to put together a list of recommendations to present at the next council meeting. Are there any initial thoughts?
Vickie Hill 3:11 I think a media campaign would be helpful. We can focus on the concepts of reducing, reusing, and recycling.
Lloyd Medrano 3:12 Sounds great. I couldn't agree more. But I also think we need to provide more containers to dispose of trash, especially in public areas and parks. The sanitation department has complained about a shortage.
Marcella Sanders 3:13 They also say they're understaffed. We could hire more employees, but the difficult part is figuring out how to pay for everything.
Dennis Kang 3:15 As long as you can come up with a solid plan of action, I can figure out how to supply the funding.
Pat Fiorentino 3:15 Thanks, Dennis. That will be a great help. OK, so I'd like us to meet tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 P.M. in conference room 3. We will have a brainstorming session, so write out your ideas and recommendations. Will that be a problem for anyone?
Lloyd Medrano 3:16 That works for me. I have a meeting at 4 P.M., though. Will we be done by then?
Dennis Kang 3:16 I'll be free. Maybe we should get the head of the sanitation department to come as well.
Marcella Sanders 3:17 I have the day off tomorrow, but I'll send some ideas to you by e-mail before I leave today.
Pat Fiorentino 3:17 We should be, Lloyd. Yes, Dennis, that's an excellent suggestion, so I'll give Edith Holmes a call right now. Thanks, Marcella.

35. What have Ms. Fiorentino and her colleagues been asked to do?
36. At 3:12, what does Mr. Medrano mean when he writes, "I couldn't agree more"?
37. What has NOT been recommended as a solution to the city's trash problem?
38. What is suggested about Edith Holmes?
Questions 39 - 41:

Reading text:

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This fall, visit fascinating China. Stand in Tiananmen Square in the heart of Beijing to watch the traditional raising of the flag to celebrate China's National Day on October 1. Stay throughout the Golden Week and learn about China's history at popular sights such as the Great Wall, and the Forbidden City.

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39. What is this advertisement about?
40. Who is most likely to be interested in the advertisement?
41. Which of the following is NOT indicated in the advertisement?
Questions 42 - 45: refer to the following information.

Reading text:

SEENCO RAIL

For all passengers

Rail renovation of the Red Line will start on March 11. The rail section between Nilsen and Voeren (including Pessac and Croix) will not operate from March 12 to March 25. Eastbound trains will stop at Nilsen, and passengers may take a free shuttle bus in order to reach any of the three remaining stations on the line. Passengers who wish to travel west from Voeren, Croix, Or Pessac may also take the free bus to the Nilson station.

Passengers going from Nilsen to Erpent will be able to board trains at the Nilsen station, but they must use buses (departing every 15 minutes) if they are traveling to any station from Pessac, Croix, or Voeren.
 

Kiel Erpent Nilsen Pessac Croix Voeren
Regular service Shuttle bus service only

To board the bus, please show the driver your train ticket, which you may purchase at any of our stations. The driver will not be able to sell train tickets.

Note: Starting on March 26, renovation work will move to the Green Line. For more information or to purchase monthly passes, please visit our Web site at www. seencorail. com.

42. What is being announced?
43. When will work on the Red Line begin?
44. Where must passengers traveling from Kiel to Voeren board a bus?
45. According to the information, where can monthly passes be purchased?
Questions 46 - 50:
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Reading text 3:

To: News Incorporated
From: Katherine Andres
Subject: Subscription
Date: July 3

Dear Customer Service,

I purchased a month-long subscription package on your Web site yesterday, and although I got access to your content on my computer immediately, I am unable to view it on my mobile phone. I downloaded the application as instructed, but whenever I log in, my access is restricted. If you check my account details, you will see that I have paid to have access on my mobile phone as well. Could you please correct this error or send me instructions on what to do?

Sincerely,

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46. What is NOT mentioned as a feature of News Incorporated?
47. How can subscribers access video footage?
48. Why did Ms. Andres write the e-mail?
49. What is suggested about Ms. Andres?
50. How much did Ms. Andres pay for her subscription?