Complete the description of a product by putting the
correct preposition in each gap. The FXS00 PVR is now
on sale {{U}} {{U}} 1 {{/U}} {{/U}}most electrical stores or
online. It consists {{U}} {{U}} 2 {{/U}} {{/U}}two elements: a
digital recorder and DVD player. It comes {{U}} {{U}} 3 {{/U}}
{{/U}}two colours, silver and black, and has a storage capacity of 320GB.
Retailing {{U}} {{U}} 4 {{/U}} {{/U}}just $200 it will appeal
{{U}} {{U}} 5 {{/U}} {{/U}}a first-time buyer rather than the
specialist. One excellent feature is the standby saver, which runs {{U}}
{{U}} 6 {{/U}} {{/U}}rechargeable batteries and means that you don't
waste electricity when the machine is on standby. Manufactured in Korea, it
complies {{U}} {{U}} 7 {{/U}} {{/U}}US and European standards
and is compatible {{U}} {{U}} 8 {{/U}} {{/U}}almost all makes of
TV.
·You will hear a radio interview between a woman journalist and Michael
Dell, Chairman of Dell Inc. and his new CEO, Kevin Rollins.·For each
question 23-30, mark one letter (A, B or C ) for the correct answer.·You
will hear the recording twice.
·You will hear part of a conversation between two managers from different
companies, a woman called Elizabeth and a man called Steven.·For each
sentence 23- 30,mark one letter A,B or C for the correct answer.·After you
have listened once, replay the recording.
The following sentences are all missing one small word.
Write it in. This is the last time I'm going to tell
you.
· You will hear a discussion between two managers, Jane and Oliver, about recent changes within the company where they work.
· For each question (23-30), mark one letter (A, B or C) for the correct answer.
· After you have listened once, replay the recording.
·You will hear a piece of news. ·For each
question (23-30), mark one letter (A, B or C) for the correct answer.
·After you have listened once, replay the recording.
·You will hear part of a business negotiation between Mr. Mitchell and Madam Li.
·For each question 23—30, mark one letter A, B or C for the correct answer.
·You will hear the recording twice.
Write in the missing words (1-8) to complete the framework
of the letter.
Water World Dear Mr
Opik I apologise for missing your recent call concerning your
new pool. I was also sorry and surprised to hear that you have {{U}}
{{U}} 2 {{/U}} {{/U}}problems with it so soon.
{{U}} {{U}} 3 {{/U}} {{/U}}you will recall, when we originally
discussed As a {{U}} {{U}} 4 {{/U}} {{/U}}of
this, we feel that it is not In {{U}} {{U}} 5
{{/U}} {{/U}}to resolve this problem, I suggest that If you
like, I would be very {{U}} {{U}} 6 {{/U}} {{/U}}to
come I look forward to {{U}} {{U}} 7 {{/U}}
{{/U}}{{U}} {{U}} 8 {{/U}} {{/U}}you Yours
{{U}} {{U}} 9 {{/U}} {{/U}} Selma
Chakrabati
·You will hear a dialogue among four speakers．They are talking
about Megadrome Park problem． ·For each question(23-30)，mark
one Ietter(A，B or C)for the correct answer． ·After you have
listened once，replay the recording．
·You will hear part of a conversation among an interviewer, John Chambers and Carly Fiorina, CEOs of two companies.
·For each question 23—30, mark one letter A, B or C for the correct answer.
·You will hear the recording twice.
·You will hear an interview with John J. Brennan, Chairman and CEO of the
Vanguard Group.·For each question 23-30, mark one letter (A, B or C ) for
the correct answer.·You will hear the recording twice.
A call centre operator is trying to deal sensitively with
a customer complaint. Put in the correct auxiliary verb to complete each
statement. do 'll
would can may do
would I'll see what I can do.
{{B}}How to approach Reading Test Part Four{{/B}}· This part of the Reading
Test tests your vocabulary· Read the whole text quickly to find out what it
is about. As you read, try to predict the words that might fill the gaps.·
Look at the four possible answers for each gap and cross out any obviously
incorrect words.· Then read both before and after each gap to decide which
word should go in it. The word needs to fit both the meaning and the
grammar· After completing all the gaps, read the whole text again to check
your answers.· Read the article on the opposite page about an accountancy
franchise.· Choose the best word from below to fill each gap.· For each
question 21 - 30, mark one letter (A, B, C or D) on your Answer Sheet.
{{B}} Asuccessful network of accountancy
franchisees{{/B}} TAXASSIST DIRECT is an accountancy franchise
which probably has more business-minded franchisees than most in the white
collar category Already, over 130 business professionals have joined the company
as franchisees,{{U}} (21) {{/U}}the brand's strong position within the
UK management franchise sector. Continued acceleration in
network growth is{{U}} (22) {{/U}}for the next few years, with the
company expecting to achieve nationwide{{U}} (23) {{/U}}within four
years. As it receives around 100{{U}} (24) {{/U}}a month from would-be
franchisees, this target looks realistic. TaxAssist Direct's
franchise network contains individuals from a broad{{U}} (25) {{/U}}of
professional backgrounds, including accountancy, banking, business and
management. The company's initial and ongoing training programme{{U}} (26)
{{/U}}to ensure that new franchisees are well-grounded in accounting
practices and running their own business. New franchisees
generally start from home to minimise early overheads, then establish a staffed
office to expand their{{U}} (27) {{/U}}for taking on work. Many of those
who started working from home within the last six months are now ready to{{U}}
(28) {{/U}}on the next stage of business development.
Clive Marshall, one such franchisee,{{U}} (29) {{/U}}the company's
openness as being one of the deciding factors in making him choose to work with
TaxAssist Direct. 'They really stood out in the quality of information they
gave,' he explains. 'At every juncture, they answered my questions promptly by
phone and then{{U}} (30) {{/U}}up in writing. I was very impressed with
the operation and the people.' Many of TaxAssist Direct's franchisees are
equally enthusiastic, which seems to guarantee the company's continued
success.
Complete the sentences with the correct
preposition. I have a good working relationship with
her.
· You will hear a radio presenter interviewing a businessman called Jim
O'Brien.· For each question 23-30, mark one letter (A, B or C) for the
correct answer.· After you have listened once, replay the recording.
Complete this job advertisement for an assistant press
officer by writing the correct verb in each gap.
Assistant press officer
wanted We are seeking a motivated, independent
press relations officer to assist our busy team. Candidates should have at least
10 years' experience in the field, preferably with a multinational corporation.
The job will involve making and {{U}} {{U}} 1 {{/U}} {{/U}}calls
from members of the press; {{U}} {{U}} 2 {{/U}} {{/U}}press
releases; {{U}} {{U}} 3 {{/U}} {{/U}}public meetings with the
Chairman and, where necessary, {{U}} {{U}} 4 {{/U}} {{/U}}the
minutes; coaching the Chairman before he {{U}} {{U}} 5 {{/U}}
{{/U}}presentations or speeches; helping to {{U}} {{U}} 6 {{/U}}
{{/U}}the company's annual report; {{U}} {{U}} 7 {{/U}} {{/U}}news
about the company's activities on our website; liaising with the marketing
department about the {{U}} {{U}} 8 {{/U}} {{/U}}of advertising
campaigns; keeping department heads informed of new developments by {{U}}
{{U}} 9 {{/U}} {{/U}}memos to all concerned.
Decide which of the following tips for answering Part One
of the Writing Test are true (T) and which are false (F).
You should begin by describing what the graphs illustrate. T
Asuccessful network of accountancy franchisees TAXASSIST DIRECT is an accountancy franchise which probably has more business-minded franchisees than most in the white collar category Already, over 130 business professionals have joined the company as franchisees, (21) the brand's strong position within the UK management franchise sector. Continued acceleration in network growth is (22) for the next few years, with the company expecting to achieve nationwide (23) within four years. As it receives around 100 (24) a month from would-be franchisees, this target looks realistic. TaxAssist Direct's franchise network contains individuals from a broad (25) of professional backgrounds, including accountancy, banking, business and management. The company's initial and ongoing training programme (26) to ensure that new franchisees are well-grounded in accounting practices and running their own business. New franchisees generally start from home to minimise early overheads, then establish a staffed office to expand their (27) for taking on work. Many of those who started working from home within the last six months are now ready to (28) on the next stage of business development. Clive Marshall, one such franchisee, (29) the company's openness as being one of the deciding factors in making him choose to work with TaxAssist Direct. 'They really stood out in the quality of information they gave,' he explains. 'At every juncture, they answered my questions promptly by phone and then (30) up in writing. I was very impressed with the operation and the people.' Many of TaxAssist Direct's franchisees are equally enthusiastic, which seems to guarantee the company's continued success.
Complete the responses to the examiner's questions using
the phrases in the box. actually not
really on the whole I doubt it I
don't see it that way for me I agree
I might do Do you like living in Beijing? Very
much. It's a really exciting city
· You will hear an interview with the manager of a corporate travel
agency.· For each question 23-30, mark one letter (A, B or C) for the
correct answer.· After you have listened once, replay the recording