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 1-2 refer to the following advertisement.

During which season of the year was the notice most likely written?
- A. Winter
- B. Spring
- C. Summer
- D. Autumn
- A. Use a community pool
- B. Purchase flowers
- C. Vote for township committee members
- D. Help to plant a garden
Questions 3-4 refer to the following e-mail.

- A. To acknowledge good work at a restaurant
- B. To express gratitude for help that was provided
- C. To authorize a reward
- D. To repay a loan
- A. An employee at a restaurant
- B. A friend of Ms. Tucker's
- C. An editor
- D. Ms. Xie's assistant
Questions 5-7 refer to the following e-mail.

- A. To announce a new e-mail system
- B. To prepare for new employees
- C. To assist people who are leaving a company
- D. To notify trainers of a schedule
- A. To meet managers
- B. To learn about benefits
- C. To receive identification documents
- D. To begin training exercises
- A. She does not support a future project.
- B. She is unsure where a coworker's office is.
- C. She was unable to find something.
- D. She needs more instruction from Mr. Wada.
Questions 8-9 refer to the following e-mail.

- A. E-mail some documents
- B. Call a courier service
- C. Deliver some documents herself
- D. Contact Mr. Wada
- A. To apologize for a flight delay
- B. To list in-flight beverage options
- C. To describe flight safety procedures
- D. To explain an airline policy
Questions 10-11 refer to the following e-mail.

- A. If the flight is delayed more than one hour
- B. If the flight is canceled due to poor visibility
- C. If the flight is more than two hours long
- D. If the plane temporarily returns to the gate
- A. rank
- B. lateness
- C. condition
- D. supervisor
Questions 12-15 refer to the following e-mail.

- A. wind
- B. cost
- C. version
- D. change
- A. An empty lot
- B. A city park
- C. An unused building
- D. A shopping mall
- A. Construction of the new structure will begin.
- B. Plans will be presented for approval.
- C. The construction company will seek investors.
- D. Residents will vote on the plan.
- A. Landscapers
- B. Paint store owners
- C. Students
- D. Homeowners
Questions 16-19 refer to the following e-mail.

- A. It is now stain resistant.
- B. It now features a lifetime guarantee.
- C. It is now thicker.
- D. It is now available in more sizes.
- A. "This all means more convenient options for you."
- B. [1]
- C. [2]
- D. [3]
- E. [4]
- A. It focuses on new playwrights.
- B. It is searching for a new costume designer.
- C. It is having a second stage.
- D. It has operated for over ten years.
- A. She has written many plays.
- B. She is new to Itami Theater.
- C. She performs different roles in her current job.
- D. She is hiring new actors.
Questions 20-22 refer to the following e-mail.

- A. It should be completed within nine months.
- B. Interviews will be conducted in six months.
- C. Only local job candidates will be considered.
- D. Successful candidates will have directing experience.
- A. "She has directed the plays Summer and Fall and Love and Other Adventures in the Snow."
- B. [1]
- C. [2]
- D. [3]
- E. [4]
- A. Open a series of tea shops
- B. Expand its product line
- C. Develop beverages other than tea
- D. Replace the current tea varieties
Questions 23-25 refer to the following e-mail.

- A. A shipping clerk
- B. A factory supervisor
- C. A store owner
- D. A packaging designer
- A. Ms. Lin
- B. Ms. Taylor
- C. Mr. Ikram
- D. Ms. Ivanova
- A. In a newspaper
- B. In an online magazine
- C. On the radio
- D. On social media
Questions 26-29 refer to the following e-mail.

- A. She needs help locating something.
- B. She is wondering what time Mr. Thomas will arrive.
- C. She wants to know why the tent is up today.
- D. She wants help putting up decorations.
- A. There will be an outdoor event.
- B. There will be a sale.
- C. Ms. Nguyen will order a signboard.
- D. Mr. Thomas will deliver an additional tent.
- A. The tent
- B. The building entrance
- C. His home
- D. A delivery site
- A. She will probably be finished soon.
- B. She will meet Mr. Thomas at the entrance.
- C. She will return an item to its original location.
- D. She understands Ms. Nguyen's explanation.
Questions 30-34 refer to the following e-mail.

- A. Shoes
- B. Furniture
- C. Radios
- D. Paintings
- A. It includes mostly paintings done by local artists.
- B. It will end before the other exhibits listed on the Web site.
- C. Visitors may see items similar to those that they have in their homes.
- D. It has returned to the museum after a popular earlier appearance.
- A. She wanted to take more photographs.
- B. She wanted to see more of the museum.
- C. She accidentally left an item at the museum.
- D. She got a discount on a ticket.
- A. Take a guided tour of the museum
- B. Call the museum for more information
- C. Buy something at the museum gift shop
- D. Participate in an activity at the museum
- A. Worldwide Fashion
- B. Jeffrey Lamb: Naturalist
- C. Humans in Art
- D. Everyday Art
Questions 35-39 refer to the following e-mail.

- A. On a Web site
- B. In a product catalog
- C. In a store
- D. In a newspaper advertisement
- A. An appliance repair person
- B. A restaurant chef
- C. A design store representative
- D. A cooking instructor
- A. A signature on the contract
- B. Approval for work to begin
- C. Proof of homeowner's insurance
- D. Decisions on two types of materials
- A. Golden oak
- B. Dark redwood
- C. Black walnut
- D. Synthetic laminate
- A. They are not eligible for a discount offer.
- B. They are no longer being manufactured.
- C. They are produced in limited colors.
- D. They are very popular with customers.
Questions 40-44 refer to the following e-mail.

- A. Every restaurant in Alexandria participates.
- B. Restaurants are open seven days a week.
- C. Is the busiest time of year for restaurants.
- D. Restaurants are open only for dinner.
- A. It took place eight years ago.
- B. It had 40 participating restaurants.
- C. It took place before a similar showcase began in Willmar.
- D. It has changed since the year it began.
- A. They are open on Mondays.
- B. They serve the same type of food.
- C. They require a reservation.
- D. They are in the same neighborhood.
- A. $8
- B. $15
- C. $20
- D. $30
- A. She went to Fresh Fish Grill on July 25.
- B. She went to Fresh Fish Grill with her family.
- C. She has dined at the Fresh Fish Grill many times.
- D. She knows the owner of Fresh Fish Grill.
Questions 45-49 refer to the following e-mail.

- A. Help students with difficult assignments
- B. Inform students about local events
- C. Train students to give presentations
- D. Lead workshops about Web site development
- A. She volunteered at a local recreation center.
- B. She participated in several cultural excursions.
- C. She recruited high school students to be tutors.
- D. She started a sports group.
- A. Her relevant job experience
- B. Her interest in the position
- C. Her professional strengths
- D. Her areas for improvement
- A. Every applicant must fill in a form online.
- B. Applicants should submit two reference letters.
- C. Some applicants will have an in-person interview.
- D. Applicants with four-year degrees are preferred.
- A. The Human Resources Manager
- B. An office assistant
- C. A university admissions counselor
- D. The Student Activities Coordinator
Questions 50-54 refer to the following e-mail.

- A. To describe patterns of employee behavior
- B. To suggest updates to certain technology
- C. To consider replacing a vendor
- D. To request a revision to a reimbursement policy
- A. A telemarketer
- B. A member of the accounting team
- C. A human resources specialist
- D. An electronics engineer
- A. She invited Ms. Cheung to a meeting.
- B. She rejected Ms. Cheung's suggestion but proposed alternatives.
- C. She collaborated with other company leaders to address an issue.
- D. She transferred to a different department
- A. Ferd Data Services managers and executives only
- B. All Ferd Data Services employees who work from home
- C. Employees who travel for business purposes
- D. Employees who submit a monthly form
- A. Attendees agreed to continue following the original procedures.
- B. Attendees decided to collect more information before making a decision.
- C. Attendees decided to adopt some of the options discussed.
- D. Attendees completed a survey about mobile phone use.
