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LISTENING TEST PART 2

a. People designing buildings got ideas

from cubism.
b. Cubism began as a style of literature.
c. Early cubist painters were also
architects.
d. Cubists enjoyed collecting different
geometric shapes.

Look at the questions. Then listen to the

guide at an art museum speaking to some
students.
31. Why have the students come to the
museum?
a. They are sitting for a special exam
b. Their professor teaches them there.
c. They re studying Native American
art.
d. They are on a class field trip

Look at the questions. Then listen to a

fitness instructor speaking to a group of
people.
37. What do the people in the group have in
common?

32. What will students visiting the museum

have an opportunity to see?

a. Theyve been working out regularly

for three months.
b. They would like to study physiology.
c. They would like to download exercise
videos.
d. An injury has prevented them from
exercising.

a. The actual paintings on their course

b. Cubist artists
c. The painting style of the ancient
Egyptians
d. A lot of symmetrical shapes
33. What does the speaker say about cubist
painters?

38. What information is the instructor going to

hand out to group members?
a.
b.
c.
d.

a. They all studied under Pablo Picasso

b. They got their ideas from different
cultures
c. They painted cubes and spheres
instead of people
d. Most people still cant understand
them

A list of useful web sites

A leaflet with helpful exercises
A leaflet explaining physiology
Information on how the knee is made
up

39. What are some people in the group

34. Where were the first cubist painters from? apparently afraid of?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Spain and France

North America
Egypt
Africa

35. What does the speaker say about Pablo

Picasso and Georges Braque?
a.
b.
c.
d.

a.
b.
c.
d.

40. What will the speaker do to help group

members solve their problem?
a. Explain what activities lead to knee
injury
b. Increase their overall endurance
c. Explain the best type of surgery
d. Help them develop stronger leg
muscles.

They are both equally famous

They were both from France
Picasso was Braques teacher
They worked together

36. What does the speaker consider to be

fascinating?

Missing some of the sessions

Hurting themselves again
Not being able to afford the program
Finding some of the exercises too hard

41. What does the speaker apparently believe?

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a. The only way to solve some injuries is
a. Cathy is a really good speaker
b. Cathy is familiar with lifes problems
through surgery.
c. Cathy is successful in everything she
b. People who injure themselves need to
does
stop working out.
d.
Cathy has managed to avoid problems
c. Athletic injuries can be treated
through proper exercise.
d. Running and swimming may lead to Look at the questions. Then listen to a radio
news report.
knee injuries.
47. What does the speaker say about stock
Look at the questions. Then listen to a
woman who is introducing a speaker to an market prices?
event.
a. They are on an upward climb
b. They are fuelling the increase in oil
42. What is the event where this speech is
prices
going to take place?
c. They have dampened the worlds
economy
a. Annual sales meeting
d. They have fallen
b. Company dinner
c. Annual club meeting
48. Why is the speaker mentioning the price of
d. A company meeting
oil?
a. It is causing problems in the Middle
East.
b. Political problems are causing to rise.
c. It is now more than $120 a barrel.
d. It has increased by 15 percent.

43. What is Cathy Meyers occupation?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Economist
Scientist
Writer
Sales expert

49. Why does the speaker mention the second

largest airline?
a. It will merge with three other airlines
b. It will start business in the near future
c. Three other airline companies will
form it
d. The deal will be sealed in New York

44. What is the talk probably going to be

about?
a.
b.
c.
d.

The advantages of science fiction

How to make accurate predictions
How to deal with disasters
What to do if a plan fails badly

50. Which country is the second largest

coffee producer in the world?
a.
b.
c.
d.

45. According to the speaker, what do science

fiction novels teach us?
a. The best plans cannot go wrong
b. Our friends can put us in messy
situations
c. No plan is completely foolproof
d. We should learn to accept failure.
46. What does the speaker mean when she
says :

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56. When are you arriving?

I should be theretime tomorrow
GRAMMAR

a.
b.
c.
d.

51. Finding a place to park is going to

taketime than I thought.
a.
b.
c.
d.

57. Email has made ..to communicate

with one another.

So long
A longer
A long
Much

a.
b.
c.
d.

52. Talk to your parents because they might be

able to help.problem.
a.
b.
c.
d.

You your
You with your
With you your
You with

53. Never..money to people that you

dont know well.
a.
b.
c.
d.

One
At
By
some

People easier
It easier for people
More easily for people
For people it is easy

58. Its necessary that everyoneon time.

a.
b.
c.
d.

To be
For being
Are
Be

59. Mary quit her job..any explanation.

You should lend

Should you lend
Lending
Have lent

a.
b.
c.
d.

But not
Not by
Without
Even if

54. Theres for you to help me since I

60. Ive finished all my homework.
dont have that much work to do.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Not needing
Not need to
No need
No needed

something? You havent done

your Math assignment.
a.
b.
c.
d.

55. Why are you so tired?

Dont you forget

Are you forgotten
Do you forget
Arent you forgetting

Because I.all afternoon.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Had studied
Have been studying
Study
Am studying
61. When I was on holiday, I some
really interesting people.
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a.
b.
c.
d.

Have a meeting
Met
Meet
Had met

62. It was so cold yesterday.I

decided to stay at home.
a.
b.
c.
d.

So that
Than then
That
So then

63. This is..book, so you wont be able to

read it in a week.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Five hundred pages

A five hundred pages
A five hundred page
Five hundred page

67. I went to the store..a newspaper.

a.
b.
c.
d.

68. We wouldnt have missed the bus if

you.a bit more this morning.
a.
b.
c.
d.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Would have hurried

Had hurried
Were hurrying
Have hurried

69. Id like to buy a car from you

I m sorry, but its not.
a.
b.
c.
d.

64. Oh, dear! You have a broken leg!

Dont worry about it. Its not as bad
as.

From
By
For
Because

For selling
For sale
On sale
To sell

70. ..I listen to classical music, I feel so

relaxed.

You are looking

It is looking
It looks
You look

a.
b.
c.
d.

However
Whoever
Whatever
Whenever

65. What is this blue liquid for?

71. I m really busy at the moment, and I

It is used our plants from insects and cant talk to you right now.
parasites.
a. Why
b. Thats why
a. To protecting
c. Why not
b. To protect
d. Why it is
c. To be protecting
d. So to protect
72. Why is Bill not talking to anyone?
I guess something upset
a.
b.
c.
d.

66. After a brief introduction, he spoke

our current economic problems.
a.
b.
c.
d.

The length of
Some length for
In length with
At length about

Has made him

Has to make him
Makes him to
He makes

73. I think our flight.right now.

a. Has announced
b. Is being announced
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c. Is announcing
d. Has been announcing

..you answer it for me? Im washing the

dishes.

74. Carlos lost my MP3 player and

he!
a.
b.
c.
d.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Didnt even an apology

No apology
Not even apologizing
Didnt even apologize

81. Have you seen Mary lately?

No, I .. about six days ago.

75. My mother stays at home and.the

housework on Saturday mornings.
a.
b.
c.
d.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Do
Doing
Does
Has done

Have seen her last

Havent seen her for
Have last seen her
Last saw her

82. Im so busy that I my best friend,

Karen.

76. Bill Jones, our new mayor, isto

making our city a clean and safe place.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Could
Do
Should
Must

a.
b.
c.
d.

Dedicating
Dedication
Dedicated
Dedicate

Ever hardly see

Dont see never
Hardly ever see
Hardly never see

77. I like going shopping on my day off.

I dont. Id rathermy friends.
a.
b.
c.
d.

To visit
Visit
Than visiting
Visiting

83. I havent finished writing my essay.

Well,,I guess Ill give you more
time.
a.
b.
c.
d.

78. I dont understand why.into

arguments with Peter.
a.
b.
c.
d.

You get always

Are you always getting
Do you always get
You are always getting

84. After eating his lunch, Bill went on..my

lunch, too.
a.
b.
c.
d.

79. its really late now, I want you

to turn off the TV and go straight to bed.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Due to
Since
After
Whenever

Even though
As long as
Therefore
In that case

So ate
To eat
In order to eat
For eating

85. Hold your plate with.hands or else

youll drop it.
a. Both of

80. The phone is ringing

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b. Your both
c. Your both of
d. Both

a.
b.
c.
d.

VOCABULARY

Casually
Regularly
Easily
Cheaply

92. I ..to learn Japanese while living in

86. Could you tell me where theare? I Tokyo because all my Japanese friends spoke
need to dry my hands.
English.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Towels
Blankets
Cloths
Cushions

a.
b.
c.
d.

Missed
Stopped
Confused
Failed

87. the doctor..me that my illness wasnt so 93. Mary said shes coming, but I.it.
serious.
a. Question
a. Reassured
b. Doubt
b. Reconsidered
c. Suspect
c. Responded
d. Refuse
d. Referred
94. She doesnt have a drivers .
a.
b.
c.
d.
88. I can these boxes without any help
because they arent heavy.
a.
b.
c.
d.

a.
b.
c.
d.

a.
b.
c.
d.

Applicable
Practical
Realistic
Accurate

91. You dont have to wear a tie to my party.

You can dress .

Sour
Pale
Sharp
Pointed

96. I hope you manage to.me a line while

youre away on your trip.

Aware
Careful
Arranged
Alert

90. I think we should buy them

something.for their wedding, like a
coffee-maker.
a.
b.
c.
d.

95. This orange isnt very sweet. In fact, its

really..

Progress
Own
Lift
Increase

89. You should keepwhen youre

driving at night.

Permission
License
Certificate
Diploma

a.
b.
c.
d.

Mail
Send
Drop
Write

97. You shouldnt drive if your car isnt ..by

insurance.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Covered
Assured
Included
Managed

98. I dont think this jacket is my. Its too

small.
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a.
b.
c.
d.

Number
Measure
Type
Size

105. Its too hot in our apartment. I really think

we should get an air conditioner.. .
a.
b.
c.
d.

99. Ive decided to take a in computer

graphics at our community college.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Curriculum
Lesson
Course
Period

Instilled
Installed
Attached
Established

106. I lost my.. while I was rollerblading

and I hurt my arm.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Step
Standling
Stability
Balance

a.
b.
c.
d.

Salary
Profession
Work
Living

100. Its illegal to smoke in restaurants, but the

police almost never..this law.
107. Fortunately, the earthquake wasand
no damage was reported.
a. Arrest
b. Change
a. Unpredictable
c. Enforce
b. Inconsiderate
d. Account
c. Minor
d. Rapid
101. Im going to get this small photo of my
grandmother..and framed.
108. He wanted to.his money in the stock
market, but I told him it was a bad idea.
a. Increased
b. Engraved
a. Invest
c. Grown
b. Save
d. Enlarged
c. Grant
d. Deposit
102. Hes always..jokes and making
everyone laugh.
109. Could you please put the dirty dishes in
the kitchen.?
a. Saying
b. Telling
a. Sink
c. Imagining
b. Tub
d. Doing
c. Bowl
d. Drain
103. It was one of the most enjoyable
weddings Id ever..
110. We cant buy a new house without
getting a.from the bank.
a. Presented
b. Invited
a. Division
c. Attended
b. Deposit
d. Accepted
c. Debt
d. Loan
104. You should tie your shoelaces or else
youll .and fall.
111. Mary writes childrens books for a..
a.
b.
c.
d.

Loosen
Trap
Tangle
Trip
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112. I m out of because I had to run all
the way over here.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Exhaustion
Breath
Air
Shape

113. You may have lost your job, but look on

the .side. at least youre healthy.
a.
b.
c.
d.

d. Cost
119. We had a really great ..of the beach
from the balcony of our hotel room.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Scene
View
Sight
Image

120. My terrier won first..in a dog contest.

Light
Fortunate
Happy
Bright

a.
b.
c.
d.

Medal
Award
Prize
Success

114. I quickly..at the clock and saw that I

was late.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Glanced
Watched
Glimpsed
Saw

115. Ive .my keys and now I cant find

them anywhere.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Mistaken
Misplaced
Confused
Confounded

116. One euro is currentlyto one dollar

and twenty cents US.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Same
Equivalent
Exchangeable
Spent

117. dont forget to..your teeth before you

go to bed.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Wash
Scrub
Brush
Rub

118. the.of living is so high that I have to

find a second job.
a. Charge
b. Expense
c. Price

READING
This text about a tree comes from an
environmentalist web site.
Sandalwood oil is primarily used to make
perfume, lotion, make up, and soap. It can
also be used as a medicine to treat burns and
rashes. People throughout Asia use it in
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temples. As for the leaves, they are an
effective fertilizer. Interestingly, the beautiful
flowers of the sandalwood tree have no scent.
The oil is extracted from the heartwood, the
wood found at the center of the trunk. One
thousand kilos of heartwood have to be
crushed to produce 60 kilos of oil. Unlike
other trees, the sandalwood tree is not felled,
but uprooted during the rainy season. Because
of the way the sandalwood tree is harvested,
stripped of its bark and crushed, sandalwood
oil production is highly labor intensive. In
India, there are towns where literally all the
inhabitants work in the sandalwood industry.

123. According to the passage, what is the

main use of sandalwood oil?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Fertilizer
Aromatic candles
Cosmetics and beauty aids
Medicine for burns and rashes

124. In what way is the sandalwood tree

different from other trees?
a. It is pulled out from the ground
b. It is cut down before its fully mature
c. It doesnt grow during the rainy
season
d. It has become extinct

A serious problem has arisen because the

125. What problem does the author refer to?
supply of sandalwood oil has not kept up with
a. Demand for sandalwood is decreasing
demand. This has led to a great increase in the
b. Sandalwood oil is too expensive to
price of sandalwood oil on the world market.
produce.
Because of this poachers have started illicitly
c. The Indian government is cutting
pulling down sandalwood forests before trees
down many trees.
reach full maturity. It takes 60 to 80 years for a
d. The sandalwood tree could disappear
sandalwood tree to fully grow. The illegal
one day.
harvesting of sandalwood forests has become
widespread. There are now fears the
This text about Columbus comes from a
sandalwood tree may even become extinct.
history web site.
With the current value of a kilo of sandalwood
When Columbus initially sighted the New
oil at around $15.000, poachers have every
World, in 1493, he thought he had reached the
incentive to continue destroying immature
trees. The Indian government has tried to stop Orient. In his notes, he constantly wrote about
sandalwood oil trafficking, but has had mixed the Emperors of China and India and their
riches. Columbus was so excited that he called
results so far.
the natives he met on the various islands he
121. why is the author worried about the
visited Chinese and Indians. It took
sandalwood tree?
Columbus four trips to the area for him to
realize his accomplishment. He had in fact
a. The price of the oil is increasing
found a new continent. However, it was in his
b. Trees need 80 years to mature
c. People are illegally destroying trees interest to insist that it was Asia he had
d. Not enough trees are being cut down. reached, Columbus may have landed in areas
that were new to Europeans, but this was not a
122. What part of the sandalwood tree does the goal.
oil come from?
Columbus received funds for his voyage from
a. The outside bark
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain.
b. The inside of the trunk
He had convinced them that he could reach
c. The flowers
India, China, and Japan by sailing west. The
d. The leaves
Spanish king and queen were not interested in
the pointless search for new lands. The main
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130. According to the passage, how did European
aim of Europes leaders and merchants was
finding a western sea route to the Orient. By leaders see voyages of exploration?
finding such a route, they could gain quicker
a. they were important accomplishments
access not only to gold, but also to a wide
b. they could help spread European culture
variety of other equally valuable goods such as
c. they were a waste of time and money
d. they were quite ironic.
spices, silk, wood, and even slaves. Columbus
A.
Jason. Im texting you because youre
and his contemporaries could, therefore, never
not answering your cell. Just had an
hope to get financial support if they stated
accident. A careless driver backed into
their goal was exploration. This was quite
me. Front end of our car destroyed!
ironic, since the search for an Asian sea route
Luckily no one hurt He called his
achieved just this. It led to the discovery of
insurance agent on the spot. His
new lands.
insurance will pay for my damage.
Waiting for tow truck to take car to
our mechanic. See you later. Mary
XXOO
B. INSURANCE APPRAISAL
SERVICES Serving the insurance
126. According to the passage, what did Columbus
industry since 1969
first believe?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Insurance Appraisal Services

18 West Main Street
Syracuse, New York, 13211

He was the first European to visit an area

He landed somewhere in Asia
The Orient was a new world
Emperors would give him their reaches.

Ken Steiner, Claims Department,

International Insurance
44Fisher Drive
Detroit, Michigan, 48226

127. Why did Columbus make his trip in 1492?

a.
b.
c.
d.

He wanted to discover a new continent

Dear Mr. Steiner,
He wanted to buy valuable goods from the
Orient
This is to confirm that one of your appraisers
He wanted to impress the King and Queen
came into contact with Ms. Mary Jones
of Spain
regarding the accident with your client, Clive
He was looking for a new way to Asia

Baxter. Since Mr. Baxter is solely responsible,

128. Why were King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella International Insurance will reimburse Ms.
important for Columbus?
Jones for the damage to her car. After going

over the damage with Ms. Jones and her

mechanic, we settled on the amount of $950.
The amount will be payable since she presents
an invoice. This will cover spare parts and all
labor costs. Both Ms. Jones and her mechanic
129. Why would Europes leaders and merchants are satisfied with this sum. I am sending you
her file with photos of the damage. There is
help someone like Columbus?
also an agreement signed by Ms. Jones that
a. They wanted to become richer
she has no further demands from International
b. They were interested in voyages of
Insurance. I should mention that Ms. Jones is
exploration
c. They wanted to better understand the new also one of your clients.
a.
b.
c.
d.

d.

They knew a western route to the Orient

They knew a lot of leaders and merchants
They gave him money for his trips
They encouraged him to discover new
lands

continent
He was friends with the Spanish King and
Queen

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Insurance Appraisal Services.

that our appraiser was quite thorough. We

offered Ms. Jones an extra $250 out of
C. From: Mary Jones m_jones@pmail.com
goodwill since she has been a client for several
To: Ann Smith asmith@interinsure.com
Subject: getting fully reimbursed for damages years, but she ended up becoming nasty. I
think Ms. Jones, who raised her voice to the
Dear Ms. Smith,
point that she had to be escorted from our
I suffered a serious car crash last month, with offices, is being worse than unreasonable. In
fact, I am convinced this is potentially a case
the damage being extensive. Before any
of insurance fraud. This is why I advised Ms.
repairs were done, one of your appraisers
inspected my car. The initial agreement with Jones that she should expect a call from our
lawyers.
my mechanic was admittedly for $950, but
new problems arose during repairs. I tried
Ken
calling for a second appraisal but I couldnt get
through. I ended up covering these extra costs.
I then visited your claims department with the
final invoice. Instead of being reimbursed for
the $3500 I paid, I was offered $1,200! I
explained to your employee, Ken Steiner, the
appraiser had overlooked a lot of things. He
became rude!
I have been your customer for ten years. If I do
not receive my $3,500, we will settle our
differences in court!
Sincerely, Mary Jones
D. From: Ken Steiner ksteiner@interinsure.com
To: Ann Smith asmith@interinsure.com
Subject: Problem client

Ann,
Im sure youve heard from one Mary Jones,
who came to our office last week demanding
$3,500 for an accident she recently had. I m
attaching her file. Youll see that our appraiser
gave her a quote for $950 for the damage to Question 131 refers to section A.
her car, with Ms. Jones and her mechanic both
present at the appraisal. Not only did neither of 131. What sort of message does section A
them protest at the time, but Ms. Jones even seem to be?
signed a declaration waiving any further
a. An informal letter to a friend
demands from our company. She finally
b. A cell phone text message
presented a $3,500 invoice, which we
c. An email message
noticed included work not covered by the
d. A hand-written message
appraisal. Although acknowledging our initial
Questions 132-133 refer to section B.
agreement for $950, Ms. Jones claimed the
discrepancy was for accident related
132. Who seems to be Clive Baxter?
damage our appraiser had neglected. Youll
notice in the photos and accompanying report
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a.
b.
c.
d.

An insurance appraiser
138. What does the word discrepancy refer
An automobile mechanic
to?
Someone who caused an accident
The person who will reimburse Mary
a. The difference between $950 and
$3500
133. What exactly did Mary sign?
b. The amount Mary paid and the
amount she expected
a. A promise to pay $950
c. The difference between $950 and
b. A promise she wont ask for more
$1200
money
d. The amount on the invoice and the
c. An invoice for $950
amount Mary actually paid
d. An insurance policy
Questions 139-140 refer to two or more
sections.

Questions 134-135 refer to section C.

134. What does Mary seem to be saying?

139. What seems to be the main problem?

a. The mechanic didnt properly repair

her car
b. The appraiser hadnt been thorough
enough
c. Her injuries were finally more serious
d. The insurance company is overcharging her
135. how much money is Mary expecting to
receive?
a.
b.
c.
d.

She wasnt sure

$950
$1200
$3500

Questions 136-138 refer to section D

136. What does Ken seem to be saying about
Mary?
a. She misunderstood the appraiser
b. She may be intentionally lying
c. She didnt report all the damage to her
car
d. She had the wrong work done to her
car.
137. What is Ken insisting about the
appraiser?
a. He may have missed some damage
b. He included work not covered in the
appraisal
c. He told the mechanic how to do the
repairs
d. He did a very competent job
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a. A disagreement over an insurance

claim
b. Deciding who is at fault in an accident
c. A mechanic over-charging a customer
d. The bad behavior of an employee
140. What are both Mary and Ken
apparently threatening?
a. To get a second appraisal
b. To get the police involved
c. To take legal action
d. To demand more money.

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Keeping our community clean is a matter of
team-work. All of us can do our bit to help.
C. From: Jane Leipman jleipman@blm.com
To: All staff info@bm.com
Subject: Participating in city clean-up

Dear colleagues,

A. PICK-UP-SOMETHING-EVERYDAY WEEK

At Brewsters and Miltons, we have always

felt pride about how closely we work with our
community. As a leading accounting firm,
businesses and families rely on us for a wide
variety of financial services. However, we
want to maintain, and enhance, our hard-won
reputation as people who care about our city.
For this reason, we are constantly sponsoring
and funding public service efforts. One of
them is the city-wide clean-up campaign. We
neednt stress how important it is for all staff
to volunteer. We can help make this initiative a
success. Mary Andrews at Public Relations has
all the necessary information. Everyone is
expected to offer a helping hand. If anyone
cannot participate, we hope they have a valid
excuse.

This week is our annual pick-something-upevery-day week. Its during this week that we
ask everyone to pick up at least one piece of
litter every day. Litter is a non-stop problem.
No matter what we do, our streets continue to
be less tidy than they can be. Its up to all of us
Sincerely,
to be part of the solution and not the problem.
If you pick up even a tiny bit of trash, youll Jane Leipman, Assistant Manager
be making a big difference. So help make this
D. LITTER CLEAN-UP WEEK
years clean-up a success.
DEEMED SUCCESS
B. PICK-SOMETHING-UP-EVERYLast week marked our citys annual pickDAY WEEK
something-up-every-day week (PSUED). As
Fed up with walking along city streets strewn happens every year, it is a community
with trash? Had enough of public beaches
initiative combining the efforts of city
covered with cigarette butts? Can no longer agencies and local businesses. Its purpose is to
take public parks overwhelmed with garbage? tidy up city streets, parks, and public areas. It
The time has come to take action by enlisting is estimates that over 4 tons of trash were
in a clean-up crew at one of the many
gathered this year, significantly less than last
locations organized by our city and communityyear. Over 50% of what has been collected is
entrepreneurs. Each crew member will get free recycled. When asked why this years PSUED
equipment (protective gloves, hat, an endless week resulted in less trash being cleared off
supply of trash bags). Instead of complaining our streets, Diana Shore, chief event
about the problem of litter and trash in public coordinator and aide to the mayor, said that
places, you can make a difference. Get
there was less trash and litter out there since
information at City Hall or visit us at: www. people are more careful. People are more
Picksomethingup.org
aware, Shore added, which means we litter a
lot less. Our hope is that events such as this
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will never be needed as the problem of litter in
a. To get support of community leaders
b. To make staff work harder
public places will disappear. The mayors
c. To improve the companys image
office issued a special thank you to event
d. To explore other areas of business
sponsors. Most private sector funding came
from local accounting firm Brewsters and
Questions 146-148 refer to section D
Miltons. Not only did they finance the project,
146. Why was less litter collected this year
but they had almost all their employees
participate. Mary Andrews, director of public than last year?
relations for B. and M., has helped organize
a. Fewer people participated in the event
every PSUED week ever since the event began
b. Public areas were cleaner this year
11 years ago.
c. More litter was recyclable than last
year.
Question 141 refers to section A
d. The event locked proper funding
141. what do we learn about this event?
147. What do we learn about the litter people
gathered?
a. It is a weekly event
b. It takes place every year
a. Over 50% was from recycled
c. It causes a great deal of litter
d. It offers solutions to all sorts of
materials
b.
It is all made of recyclable materials
problems
c. It made them more aware of the
Question 142-143 refer to section B
problem
d. More than half can be used again
142. What is the purpose of the
148. what is Diana Shore?
announcement?
a. Raise money for a charity
b. Get people involved in dealing with a
problem
c. Remind people not to litter
d. Get people more physically active
143. What is the announcement encouraging
people to do?

a.
b.
c.
d.

An important employee from B and M

The mayor of the city
The main organizer
A local businesswoman

Questions 149-150 refer to two or more

sections

a.
b.
c.
d.

Join a team to clean up the city streets

149. What seems true about the company
Give equipment to clean-up crews
Complain about litter in public places Brewsters and Miltons?
Visit public parks and beaches
a. They are the main organizers
b. They covered many of the costs
Questions 144-145 refer to section C
c. Most of the participants were staff
144. What is Jane apparently implying?
members
d. They provided all the free equipment
a. All staff must participate
b. Staff will be paid for participating
150. what seems to be true about this event?
c. Anyone not participating will be fired
a. Local businesses planned everything
d. Participation is not obligatory
b. It was organized by local government
145. Why is Brewsters and Miltons
and businesses.
supporting this event?
c. Local businesses participated for the
first time.
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d. It wasnt as successful as last year.
TASK 2 ESSAY
People buy a pet, but they dont always realize
that owning one has many responsibilities. In
your opinion, what are the main
responsibilities that pet owners have? Give
some examples.

WRITING
THE CITY GAZETTE
Problem with stray dogs and cats
Our city has a serious problem with stray dogs
and cats. Last week a six-year-old boy was
bitten by such a dog. The editors of this
newspaper are asking citizens to send in
letters, giving ideas on how to deal with this
serious problem.
TASK 1 LETTER
You have just read this article in your local
newspaper. You have some suggestions on
how to solve this problem. Write a letter to the
newspaper where you present your solutions.
Begin your letter with, Dear Editor.

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