In this part of the test, you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. Choose the correct answer to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.
Questions 153 through 154 refer to the following sign.
CAUTION: DETOUR
Drive Slowly
Due to the recent cold and snow resulting in dangerous driving conditions on the Bukowski Bridge, Route 66 is now closed to traffic.
All traffic going south on Route 66 must now travel east on Route 75 to Williamsburg and then turn south on Route 19.
Remember: Speed kills, so drive safely!
Happy holidays and thank you for your cooperation,
State Highway Department
Questions 155 through 156 refer to the following letter.
Dear Andy,
Hello from Hawaii!
This place is beautiful! I'm staying at a small hotel on the beach. It took about four hours to get here from the airport. I took a taxi after I got off the airplane, then a bus, and then I had a short boat ride. When I finally arrived, I was really tired. But, I'm glad I came. Wish you were here. See you next week.
Janet
Questions 157 through 159 refer to the following advertisement.
Always tired? No energy?
Do you need a little extra strength to get through that tough workday?
If you answered "yes," then try Vitagetic, the new energy drink.
Vitagetic has all the vitamins that your body needs to maintain a high level of energy all day long. It is an easy way to get all your vitamins. You don't have to take lots of vitamin pills. It comes in three fantastic flavors: Lemon, Orange, and Apple, and tastes great.
Have one bottle at breakfast and you will feel healthy and energetic until quitting time. You can find it at all good supermarkets.
Questions 160 through 162 refer to the following sign.
Recycling Instructions
Please separate your trash into the following bins.
Glass and plastic go in the large blue bin. Paper and cardboard products go in the yellow bin. Aluminum cans go in the purple bin, but all other metals go in the red bin. Food waste should be put in the green bin.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Scherk Property Management
Questions 163 through 165 refer to the following advertisement.
Ticket-King
Do you need tickets for the big event? We've got all your ticket needs covered!
We sell tickets for sporting events (football, hockey, baseball, even boxing), concerts (from Diana Krall to U2), and the theater.
Special this week only: 10% discount on all concert tickets. That's right, you can get your pass to the big Tragically Hip concert for just $45* after the discount.
Buy yours today!
Visit us at www.ticket-king.com
*discount price does not include Ticket-King's additional 70% service charge
Questions 166 through 168 refer to the following sign.
JADE LION
Szechuan Style Chinese Restaurant
Dimsum, Peking Duck, Ginger Beef, and all your mouth-watering favorites
Try our $9.99 lunch buffet Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Planning a party? No problem, book one of our many rooms.
56 West Sycamore Street (beside Eaton's Department Store)
Call 476-5593 for group reservations.
Call 476-5594 for takeout orders (pick-up or delivery)
Hours: Monday - Friday 11 :00 a.m. -10:00 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
No MSG available upon request
Questions 169 through 172 refer to the following schedule.
Questions 173 through 176 refer to the following letter.
April 10
th Dear Harry,
Our new house is so nice. We have been living here for two months. We have such a big living room and dining room. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Behind the house, we have trees, a swimming pool, and a gar den for growing vegetables. In the front, we have a beautiful flower garden. I hope that you will come to visit someday.
Best wishes,
Jack
Questions 177 through 180 refer to the following sign.
King's Department Store
Attention: Valued Customers
We're moving to our new, mor e luxurious downtown loc ation next month! To avoid the high costs of moving our produc ts, we're having a SPECIAL SALE!
Questions 181 through 185 refer to the following report and reply.
Report Card: MARY SMITH
Parents: Please return the attached feedback form to show you have seen this report card.
Report card for Mary Smith
I confirm I have read the above report card.
Signed: S. R. Smith
Comments:
We are very happy to see Mary received an A for Math. She has really improved. Last time, she received a C. However, her English and Science results are disappointing. Her grades have dropped in these subjects. Do you think she needs extra science classes? We are worried that she won't get into a good university when she graduates high school. She has only one more year to prepare for graduation. Please advise us.
From
Mary's parents
Questions 186 through 190 refer to the following advertisement and email.
FOR SALE
A used living room set (sofa and two armchairs) made of the finest Corinthian leather. Only one year old and in perfect condition (no scratches or stains).
I'm selling them because I'm moving overseas and can't take them with me. $100 for the sofa and $50 for each chair, or $150 for the 3-piece set.
Call Michael Clemons at 555-3871 or send a message to sofa4sale@yahu.com.
To: sofasale@yahu.com From: amburton@mynet.com Subject: Furniture for sale Date: May 22nd
I am very interested in buying the sofa you advertised in the Daily Times yesterday. I have my own truck, so I could pick it up very easily. Could I come to see the sofa tomorrow evening, at around 7:30 p.m.?
I look forward to hearing from you,
Alex Burton
Questions 191 through 195 refer to the following emails.
Date: Wed, 27 August, 18:41:50
From: Brittany Clark <brclark@abcmail.com>
Subject: English Class
Jennifer,
I couldn't make it to English class yesterday because I had a very bad stomachache. I think I ate some bad food on Sunday! I'm feeling much better now, though. Could you please tell me what the homework for tomorrow is? I read the next three acts in Hamlet, but I'm not sure if Mrs. Smart gave us more work or not. Thanks!
Your friend,
Brittany
To: brclark@abcmail.com
From: jennie@mailynet.com
Re: English class
Hi Brittany,
I hope you are feeling better. We didn't have any homework, so you don't have to worry. We didn't finish discussing the three acts last time. We are going to talk about them in the morning.
See you tomorrow.
Jennifer
Questions 196 through 200 refer to the following sign.
HELP WANTED
Giorgio's World Famous Pizza House is now hiring people for the following positions:
• Cook (Two openings - experience required)
• Waiter (Four openings - experience preferred)
• Cashier (One opening - willing to train the right high school graduate)
• Dishwasher (One opening - must be physically fit)
Giorgio's offers good salaries and a very nice benefits package.
To apply, please bring your resume to the restaurant and ask to speak to the manager, Ms. Elissa Haggio.
Dear Ms. Haggio,
I am very interested in your job advertisement. I am a cook with over ten year's experience. I worked at Sandro's Spaghetti House for three years. I then worked at Pizza Amore for seven years. I am a very hardworking person and would like to work at Giorgio's. I often visit your restaurant and am always impressed by the food there.
I hope to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Mike Di Beni
