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STRUCTURE AND READING SECTION

In this section of the test, you will have a chance to show how well you understand written English. There are three parts to this section, with special directions for each part.

PART 1 : STRUCTURE AND VOCABULARY

For questions 51 to 60, fill in the blanks with the most suitable word or phrase.

51. The most skilled technicians in the lab …. meeting now with the new trainees.

    1. were

    2. is

    3. was

    4. are

51. The plumbers received an emergency call when the main …. broke suddenly.

    1. pipe

    2. jar

    3. metal

    4. barrel

51. Hix & Co. will announce sales figures from the last quarter which …. expected to be low.

    1. will

    2. is

    3. are

    4. were

51. since the managing director was not able to attend the awards dinner, the award was given to …. in absentia.

    1. she

    2. hers

    3. his

    4. her

51. As the …. of the newly restored theatre, she took on the task of making the public aware of the changes.

    1. managing

    2. managed

    3. management

    4. manager

51. The dealerships outdo each other in advertising …. they can attract customers

    1. because

    2. but

    3. so

    4. for

51. The tax authorities will soon …. new guidelines.

    1. having issued

    2. issuing

    3. to issue

    4. be issuing

51. If the treasurer … here, he would sign your check.

    1. will be

    2. is

    3. has been

    4. were

51. Electrical services will be restored more …. if we call in some of the part-timers.

    1. quicker

    2. quickly

    3. quickest

    4. most quick

51. Not one of our representatives …. to participate in the final draft.

    1. chosen

    2. were choosing

    3. have been chosen

    4. has been chosen

PART 2 : SENTENCE ANALYSIS

For questions 61 to 70, choose the underlined word/words which is/are not correct

51. The native population of Alaska has begun

A B

documenting it’s wildlife’s migratory patterns

C D

51. If Mary studies harder for her final examination,

A B C

she would not have to do the test again.

D

51. This is the athlete whom promises to win the gold

A B C

medal in the Olympic games.

D

51. Mr Burhan would have attended our meeting if we

A B

asked him to

C D

51. 
    

52. Bob wishes that his wife understands why he has

A B

not written to her lately

C D

51. Let you and I agree to cancel the last shipment

A B

unless the company meets the conditions of our

C D

original contract

51. I play badminton with him in the stadium last

A B C D

week

51. After he had ran the program through the

A

computer, he noticed that he had forgotten

B

to do the last operation.

C D

51. Although she seems to be very mature, Ann is

A

much younger as the other girls in her class

B C D

51. Her sister buy a new digital camera in the

A B

exhibition a few days ago.

C D

PART 3: READING COMPREHENSION AND VOCABULARY

Choose the answer based on the text!

Text 1

51. Who is most likely to receive this memo?

    1. The office manager

    2. The various sales people

    3. Sales assistants

    4. Automobile manufacturers

51. whom are sales people turning over their previous territories?

    1. Sales assistants

    2. The office manager

    3. The accountant

    4. The receptionist

51. When will the sales meetings be held?

    1. Every day

    2. Every other Friday

    3. Every Tuesday

    4. Every other Monday

Text 2

51. What is the topic of the article?

    1. Plans to construct an international terminal

    2. Public relation between Germany and Singapore

    3. A new training program for pilots

    4. Investment in Great Britain

51. When can a decision be made?

    1. after completion of preparation in Changi

    2. after comparing result of the feasibility studies

    3. after the meeting between Dar Handash and Dywidag Euromill

    4. after the financial review by Singapore aviation officials

52. What is Dar Handash going to do?

    1. Find out what can and cannot be done

    2. Build at Singapore Airport

    3. Conduct an evaluation of Euromill

    4. Send its report to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore

Text 3

51. According to this advertisement, what can the buyer expect to get?

    1. A better understanding of one’s income

    2. Lower health insurance costs

    3. Additional tax shelters

    4. Fewer deductions

51. What is implied in this ad?

    1. Pay raises are predictable

    2. Most people don’t claim finance deductions

    3. Personal finances are complex

    4. Saving money takes time

Text 4

51. Who should avoid taking this medication while working?

    1. A writer

    2. A chauffeur

    3. A waitress

    4. A clerk

51. What is one of the negative effects of this medication?

    1. Dry skin

    2. Upset stomach

    3. Hunger

    4. Light-headeoness

51. Who should see a doctor?

    1. People with nausea

    2. People who take this medication

    3. People who discontinue use

    4. People who get skin irritation

Text 5

51. What was the purpose of this letter?

    1. To ask for more investment advice

    2. To inquire about a position at MFM

    3. To acknowledge and thank Mr. Malloy

    4. To renew a membership

51. What does Mr. Barr consider most valuable?

    1. Mr. Malloy assessment ability

    2. His freed-up time

    3. The investment in a growth fund

    4. Reading about investment possibilities

51. How would Mr. Malloy be best described?

    1. Considerate

    2. Appreciative

    3. Persistent

    4. Well-informed

51. “….my personal thanks for maintaining a superior level of ….”

The underlined word has the same meaning as ….

1. retaining

2. keeping

3. becoming

4. having