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1. General Business ..............................................................................................................2
2. Office Issues ......................................................................................................................48
3. Personnel ...........................................................................................................................58
4. Purchase............................................................................................................................105
5. Financing and Budgeting ................................................................................................ 152
6. Management Issues ............................................................................................................174
7.Restaurant and Events ........................................................................................................ 240
8.Travel ..................................................................................................................................260
9. Entertainment.......................................................................................................................297
10. Health ................................................................................................................................307
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GENERAL BUSINESS
Questions 170-172 refer to the following business plan summary.
Business Plan for Proposed Gymnasium
Health Sporting Fitness Services plans to open a new gymnasium In Toronto in a stand-alone
building near the commercial district. The market for health club membership has grown at an
annual rate of 18% over the last 5 years. The average age of the membership holders is 27 with
an average cost of $60.
Our gym will offer a personalized fitness training experience to all our members, catering to
business people between the ages of 40 and 65. Unlike other gyms already operating in this spot,
we will have an atmosphere conducive to joy and good relationship among members.
Membership will be limited to 150 people. Revenue will come .from initial membership fees,
monthly dues, and sales of other products, including nutritional supplements and sportswear. The
initial membership fee to join will be $600, and monthly dues wilt be $60. We expect that
members will also spend more than $30 a month on other products, making the club's total
estimated average monthly income $25,000.
Monthly rent and overhead expenses are estimated at $7,000, labor at $8,000, and other
operational costs at $2,000, for a net profit of $5,000. Start-up costs are estimated at $220,000
and the club will break even in around 42 months.
170.
At what rate has the gym membership market been growing?
(A)
5%.
(B)
18%.
(C)
27%.
(D)
40%.
171.
Who is the target market for this athletic club?
(A)
Businessman.
(B)
Senior citizens.
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(C)
Graduates.
(D)
Recent retiree.
172.
What is NOT an expected source of revenue for this athletic dub?
(A)
Trainers’ fees.
(B)
Membership fees.
(C)
Monthly dues.
(D)
Product rates.
Questions 165-167 refer to the following notice.
Tornado Hot lines
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Information Service is setting up a telephone system to
provide information about tropical storms and tornadoes. Recorded messages will provide
updated information identifying areas under a tornado watch or warning, the location of the
storm, its predicted movements, and wind speeds and tidal effects.
Two tornado hot lines will be set up, one to be activated when tornadoes or tropical storms
threaten the East and Gulf Coast states, and another for Hawaii. The number for the East Coast
Hotline is (900) 233-5877. For Hawaii, the number is (900) 420- 2365. Callers will be billed 60
cents for the first minute and 45 cents for each additional minute. The average call is expected to
cost about 105 cents.
165.
What happens when the hot lines arecalled?
(A)
Rescue crews are dispatched.
(B)
Callers hear recorded information about storms.
(C)
Operators answer callers’ questions about storms.
(D)
An automated information system directs callers to appropriate local authorities.
166.
What information can the hotline provide?
(A)
Directions to safer locations.
(B)
The location of a storm.
(C)
Emergency medical treatment procedures.
(D)
An estimate of a damage caused h the storm.
167.
How much will a one-minute phone cal to the Hawaii hotline cost?
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(A)
Forty-five cents.
(B)
Sixty cents.
(C)
A hundred-five cents.
(D)
Nothing.
Questions 156-158 refer to the following announcement
The Businessman’s Weekly
At www.TheBusinessman.com The Businessman’s Weekly’s digital edition can be found on the
Web. On the website, you will find current and past issues of The Businessman’s Weekly, regular
on-line-only columns and interviews, current political issues, perceptive financial articles from
The Businessman’s Weekly archive, and more. In the section called ‘Post & Riposte’, an on-line
discussion, users can engage in discussion, debate, and with Businessman’s readers worldwide.
Those wishing to advertise with us may write or call at:
The Businessman’s Weekly
9980 Snider Street
Orlando, FL. 87304
(832)716-6800
Those interested in subscribing to or print edition or would like reprints contact: The
Businessman’s Weekly Subscription Processing Center
Box 45676
Boulder, CO 80322-3850
(717) 560-2001
156.
What kind of topics does The Businessman’s Weekly most likely cover?
(A)
Current and cultural events.
(B)
Economics and political matters only.
(C)
Politics, business, and commentary.
(D)
Art, culture, and literature.
157.
All of the following can be found at the digital edition of The Businessman's Weekly
EXCEPT
(A)
Articles from previous issues.
(B)
Columns and interviews.
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(C)
An on-line forum.
(D)
An on-line bookstore.
158.
If readers wanted a printed copy of a previous issue, what should they do?
(A)
Write to the Orlando headquarters.
(B)
Contact the Subscription Processing Center.
(C)
Send an e-mail to editor@TheBusinessman .com.
(D)
Call 832-716-6800.
Questions 159-161 refer to the following announcement.
The 30th Annual Conference for Hospitality Management will be held in San Diego, December
12~24, 2006. In the past years we’ve only allowed ten people to go, but this year, encouraged by
the product of those who went last year, we’ve increased the number to sixteen. As previous
years have shown an enthusiastic response, due to the increase in the number of people that can
go, we are expecting even more (usually over twenty apply). Also, although the budget for
employee training has been increased this year, participants must cover 1/3 of all travel costs
themselves which is better than last year (participants had to cover 1/2 the cost). However, all
conference fees will be covered. Those people who want to attend should notify Larry Kayson in
the Human Resources Department by September 7, 2006.
159.
What kind of company would post thisannouncement?
(A)
A local car dealership.
(B)
A multinational construction concern.
(C)
A Wall Street investment firm.
(D)
A chain of bed and breakfast inns.
160.
How much will the company reimburseeach employee for attending?
(A)
A third of all expenses plus all conference fees.
(B)
A half of travel expenses plus two thirds of conference fees.
(C)
Two thirds of travel expenses plus conference fees.
(D)
They will reimburse all expenses.
161.
How should the application for the conference be made?
(A)
Pay the conference fee in advance
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(B)
Complete the employee training program.
(C)
Contact Mr. Kayson.
(D)
Apply to the annual conference committee.
Questions 171-172 refer to the following advertisement.
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transformed so many business field managers into sharp-thinking presidents and CEOs, who still
fearlessly rewrite rules, crush conventions, and inevitably end up here, in the bible of the
business world.
171.
Who is this advertisement aimed at?
(A)
Presidents and CEOs with conventional wisdom.
(B)
University students wanting to continue studying full-time.
(C)
Retired executives wanting to continue their education.
(D)
Elite mid-level businessmen who are extremely ambitious.
172.
Where would you most likely find this ad in?
(A)
An influential education journal.
(B)
A serious scholarly journal.
(C)
A weekly tabloid magazine.
(D)
A leading business weekly.
Questions 191-195 refer to the Mowing letters
October 17,2006
Ms. Jessica Larions
Sunshine Conference
Monterey, CA 92423
Dear Ms. Larions:
We would like to hold our annual meetings in your conference center from November 2*5.
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I need some more information about the capacity and facilities of your conference center, as well
as the locations and places near your conference center.
There wifi be twenty-five executives coming from around the world. While we will hold
meetings during the day, we want to do some fun outdoor activities. Since our organization is
dedicated to the health and about the health of our oceans, perhaps some event on the water
could be arranged?
Please send me the materials concerning my attention at the above address. I wilt be leaving for a
business trip on October 27th, so I would like to receive the materials before I leave, i will be
waiting to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Adam Sweets
Love Our Ocean
2601 Beachfront Avenue
LA. CA 98033
[email protected]
(832)934-6888
October 21,2006
Adam Sweets
Love Our Ocean
2601 Beachfront Avenue
L.A..CA 98033
Dear Mr. Sweets,
I am so grateful to have Love Our Ocean come to our conference center to hold your annual
conference. As grateful as we are.we promise that you will have a wonderful and memorable
time and achieve great things during your conference.
As for our conference center, it has a capacity of400 people at once, and it has a weight training
room, swimming pool, spa, golf course, yoga room, and movie theatre. We are also famous for
our cooks who prepare foods from Korean, Japanese. Chinese.French, Italian, Mexican and
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American. We also have our new mall and supermarket in our building. November 2-5 is
definitely good for us. as we are not so
busy during early winter. Actually, for this special conference, we would like to let you borrow
our luxurious boat to sail across the California ocean for one day. You win leave early in the
morning with all the fishing and cooking equipment then come back early evening. This is just a
small offer that we give you for doing such a great thing like saving our oceans.
If you have any questions or concerns, please go ahead and give me a call on my cell or office.
Sincerely,
Ms. Jessica Larkins
Sunshine Conference
Head Director of Operations
Office: (812) 322-Sun2
Phone: (812)433-9576
191.
What is the purpose of the first letter?
(A)
To inquire information about the “Love Our Ocean’s” conference.
(B)
To gain information about the oceans around the conference center.
(C)
To communicate with Ms. Larkins and discuss about the theme of the conference.
(D)
To get to know more about the conference center.
192.
Which is NOT what Mr. Sweets isrequesting?
(A)
A few fun activities related to ocean.
(B)
Meet with him as he will go on the business trip on October 27th.
(C)
Materials that contain information about the conference center.
(D)
Holding a conference at the Sunshine Conference center.
193.
What will most likely the conference beabout?
(A)
How to enjoy the ocean and some tips which oceans to go.
(B)
Things that destroy and pollute the ocean.
(C)
How the ocean can be used to be developed as such a great resort.
(D)
The importance of the ocean economically and scientifically.
194.
What does Ms. Larkins say about herconference center?
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(A)
It has all kinds of workout facilities.
(B)
It has three cooks from around the world.
(C)
It has a brand new auditorium.
(D)
Its capacity is less than 300 at once
195.
What is a special offer she suggests?
(A)
She suggests going fishing at the shore.
(B)
She suggests doing some fun activities in water.
(C)
She suggests going on a cruise.
(D)
She suggests staying an additional day.
Questions 196-200 refer to the following notice and telephone message.
The West Hills Neighborhood Association will hold a general meeting from 7:30PM to 9PM, on
October 9, at Young Elementary School to update neighbors on a developing West Hills
Neighborhood Plan.
The plan is in the developmental stages and will provide guidance about housing, transportation,
public facilities provisions, and protection of natural resources for future development. The
Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee also needs volunteers to represent the business
community, the multifamily housing community, and the condominium community.
Please call West Hills Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee Chairperson Cindy Novak at 4322993 or Sid Robinson at the City Planning Division at 487-0797 for more information.
Hi, it looks like no one is available right now, so I’ll just go ahead and leave a message. I am
wondering if the meeting will discuss the new plans on Tutor road. That is the only interest I
have right now, because oh, the traffic is so horribly bad there! I feel everything in our
neighborhood is pretty good right now except for that street. So if you guys are going to discuss
it, please let me know. I will be there. If not, I might be there to hear some other plans, but
probably not. Thank you. Please contact me as soon as possible. This is Mary Keys.
196.
What is the purpose of the plan?
(A)
To help stimulate local business.
(B)
To provide guidance for future development.
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(C)
To improve educational opportunities for neighborhood youth.
(D)
To recruit volunteers for the West Hills Neighborhood Association.
197.
Who is Sid Robinson?
(A)
The principal of Young Elementary School.
(B)
A member of the West Hills Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee.
(C)
A contact at the City Planning Division.
(D)
A citizen opposed to the plan.
198.
How can the plan’s progress best bedescribed?
(A)
Beginning.
(B)
Almost finished.
(C)
Completed.
(D)
Finished, but being revised.
199.
Why was a message left?
(A)
Couldn’t get contact by phone.
(B)
Stamps are sold out.
(C)
The secretary wanted to take it.
(D)
Fastest way to get contact.
200.
What does Mary say about Tutor road?
(A)
She thinks that’s the only part of town that needs work.
(B)
There is least traffic there.
(C)
They need more stop signs there.
(D)
If they are mentioning Tutor road in the meeting, she will not go.
Questions 153-154 refer to the following letter.
101 Main Street
Nashville, Tennessee
November 19th, 2004
Se Joon Cha
Department of Languages GNFS MangGok, Hong Kong 101616 Hong Kong
Dear Mr. Cha,
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I am writing to you to find out more information about the INX conference that will be held in
Hong Kong this winter. Please send me some more information on date, subjects, and costs. I
saw this ad in the Sauce magazine and am very interested. I would also like to know if there is a
job recruitment table at the conference and what applications and documents I need to apply for
current available positions.
I am enclosing along with this letter my business card that has my name, home phone, cell phone
number, my e-mail address and my address. Thank you for your time. I will look forward to
hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Doc Richards
153.
What is Mr. Richards sending with thisletter?
(A)
A business card.
(B)
A pay check.
(C)
A brochure.
(D)
Documents and applications for a job.
154.
What is Mr. Richards NOT concernedabout?
(A)
The magazine he saw this ad in.
(B)
The costs.
(C)
The date.
(D)
The subjects.
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Questions 159-161 refer to the following warranty.
Warranty
All HiFine speakers are guaranteed for as long as you own the product. We promise that our
speakers and all components are free of defects in material and workmanship. Our warranty is
limited to the replacement or repair of speaker parts and components, and a refund cannot be
given in any case. The warranty does not cover problems caused by intentional damage, any type
of accident, attempts to modify the product, misuse, abuse or negligence, it applies only to
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normal use of the product. Labor costs are solely the responsibility of the original purchaser. Any
and all claims made under this warranty must be accompanied by a dated proof of purchase when
presented at an authorized HiFine repair center. Shipping costs of these items must be covered by
the customer.
For further information, call us toll free at 1-800-441-0337.
159. What kind of costs must be assumed by the customer?
(A)
Parts and labor
(B)
Long distance charges for service calls
(C)
Parts and shipping
(D) Shipping and labor
160. Which of the following will be covered under the warranty?
(A)
Faulty wiring in the speakers
(B)
Scratches caused by pets
(C)
Travel expenses
(D)
Intentional abuse
161.
Where can the products be serviced under the warranty?
(A)
A car dealership
(B)
The HiFine head office
(C)
At home
(D)
An authorized HiFine repair center
Questions 162-164 refer to the following advertisement.
Wear It Again has been supplying quality used clothes in the San Francisco Bay area for the past
3 decades.
I lere at Wear It Again, it is important to us that our customers receive high- quality garments at
affordable prices. Before putting clothes on the rack, we check each article for rips, discoloration
and stains to make sure the clothing you purchase is in the best possible condition. All items are
sorted by size and color to make shopping easier for you. We even carry popular designer brands
like Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Tomy Hilfiger. We also sell used furniture, books and even
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children's toys! Please note that 10% of all profits are donated to local charities to assist in
building homeless shelters, provide food to soup kitchens, and to help jobless people find work.
If you want to look stylish and make a difference in your community at the same time, why not
shop at Wear It Again? We can make you look and feel great!
162.
What city is this store located in?
(A)
San Diego
(B)
North Bay
(C)
San Francisco
(D)
Los Angeles
163.
What does Wear It Again do to assist local charities?
(A)
They offer a 10% discount on used clothes.
(B)
Their staff volunteers at soup kitchens.
(C)
They check the clothes thoroughly.
(D)
They donate 10% of their profits.
164.
What do the staff NOT check for before putting clothes on the rack?
(A)
Discoloration
(B)
Rips
(C)
Color coordination
(D)
Stains
Questions 153-154 refer to the following notice.
Videoconferences are the way of the future. A meeting will be held among top managers here at
the head office to discuss how to implement this new technology to improve interoffice
communications.
All vice presidents and general managers are asked to meet next Thursday at I0 AM to begin
discussion on how this can positively affect our business. After a 45- minute lunch at noon, we
will begin to plan implementation procedures and discuss how the costs will be distributed
among departments.
Because this is a very important discussion about how we will conduct meetings among other
branches in the future, I want all of you who are attending the meeting to contact their employees
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from other branches to discuss any special needs or ideas they may have prior to the meeting.
Please come prepared to briefly discuss what you feel are the merits and potential obstacles to
swiftly prepare this new way of doing things. Thank you.
153.
Who will have been asked to attend the meeting?
(A)
Janitorial staff
(B)
Videoconference technicians
(C)
Vice presidents and general managers
(D)
The President
154.
Who must attendees contact prior to the meeting?
(A)
Their in-house employees
(B)
Their fellow management staff
(C)
Their staff at other offices
(D)
Clients they wish to confer with
Questions 163-164 refer to the following instruction.
How to get your subscription to the Evening Sun
In Person : Visit our offices on 321 Back Street and fill out a subscription form. Payment by
check or credit card will lie accepted at that time.
Online : Visit www.eveningsun.com and fill out our subscription form online. You will be asked
for your credit card at that time.
By Telephone : Call us at 555-9876 anytime from 9 am to 8 pm on weekdays. Please have your
credit card ready.
By Fax : Fax the attached subscription form to 555-9765 anytime, and be sure to include your
credit card information.
Payment must be received in full before the first issue will be delivered to your door. In the event
of cancellation, a refund equal to 90% of the value of issues that have not yet been received will
be granted.
163.
What method of subscribing will allow people to pay by check?
(A)
In person
(B)
By telephone
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(C)
By fax
(D)
Online
164.
How much will be refunded in the event of a cancellation?
(A)
90% of the amount paid for the subscription
(B)
50% of the total amount paid
(C)
90% of the value of undelivered issues
(D)
It depends on the payment method.
Questions 176-178 refer to the following notice.
We appreciate your purchase of the Ciogo pogo stick. Though our pogo sticks can offer your
child years of bouncing enjoyment if cared for properly, we offer a three-month unconditional
warranty on our product. If for any reason the pogo stick breaks, or if you are unsatisfied with
the product, just return it to the retailer fora full refund.
To help ensure enjoyment for a long time to come, we offer the following care lips: It's important
to oil the piston and spring of the pogo stick every month or so depending on how often it is
used. It should not get wet in any way. as this may cause rust. We also do not recommend that
people who weigh more than 70 kilograms use the pogo stick, it is designed for children after all.
Attached to this warranty you will find a customer feedback form, please fill it out so we may
improve our products. You may also submit this information on our website ww.gogopogo.com.
176.
What kind of notice is this?
(A)
An official business memo
(B)
A customer complaint form
(C)
A warranty
(D)
A product assembly manual
177.
What’s the writer warning the customers to avoid?
(A)
Letting the product rust
(B)
Oiling the stick
(C)
Allowing children for play
(D)
Reselling it to others
178.
What kind of document is attached to this notice?
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(A)
An online form
(B)
A feedback survey
(C)
A warranty
(D)
A care guide
Questions 196-200 refer to the following letters.
Wise Conference Center
PO. Box 98212
Troy, CA 92232
September 10, 2006
Mr. Joel Passon
Discovery Corporation
132 Caller Avenue
Troy. CA 92232
Dear MrPasson:
We are pleased to confirm with you the arrangements for your conference at Wise Conference
Center during November 24-26, 2006.
From the information you have provided to us, you are expecting between 100 and 150 people
for a three days long conference. We will reserve a room that can be closed off or opened up to
match the final number of people. We have all the audio-visual systems available for you to use,
so just please let us know if you need anything.
We wanted to confirm with you that you will not need any catering. However if you end up
changing your mind, please let us know before November 15. so that we can call and make an
arrangement with a catering company.
I have included the total estimated price for your three days long conference. Please call me for
any questions or concerns. Again I appreciate you choosing Wise Conference Center I am
excited to see how' the service we will offer you will aid you in all your activities and seminars
during the three days.
Sincerely,
Alicia Rosas
Events Manager
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Wise Conference Center
Ms. Alicia Rosas
Wise Conference Center
15677 Nation St.
Monterey, CA 93940
Dear Ms. Rosas,
I thank you for your cooperation, it will truly help us to have a great and successful conference
this coming November However, there are several questions that I wanted to ask you. I was
wondering if the Wise Conference Center has any fitness room, swimming pool, or spa etc., for
us to enjoy, how big the cafeteria is, how many people are sharing one room, and if there are any
nice parks for families to enjoy Also, I have a few disabled people that will be coming to our
conference, and I was wondering if your conference center has adequate facilities for those
people so that they are as comfortable as possible Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Joel Passon
Discovery Corporation
Conference & Seminar Manager
Pass@discover com
196.
What is the first letter about?
(A)
Ms. Alicia is trying to make an arrangement to hold a conference.
(B)
Ms. Alicia is informing a client about their arrangement for a conference.
(C)
Ms. Alicia is asking her client details about the conference.
(D)
Ms. Alicia is booking the date for her customer's conference.
197.
What is NOT true about the conference?
(A)
The conference is only three days long.
(B)
The conference center is expecting from 100 to 150 people.
(C)
The conference will be held in LA. CA.
(D)
The conference center can provide all the audio and visual equipment.
198.
What should Mr. Passon do in order to get catering?
(A)
He must call the catering company and make arrangements before Nov. 15.
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(B)
He must let Ms. Alicia know 4 days before the conference.
(C)
He must bring his own cooks to cook.
(D)
He must ask Wise Conference Center staff for it before Nov. 15.
199.
What is NOT one of Mr. Passon's questions?
(A)
The capacity of cafeteria
(B)
Whether it has facilities his people can enjoy
(C)
Room arrangements for people
(D)
Entertainments like movies for families
200.
What is Mr. Passon’s big concern?
(A)
He has a son who will need assistance in attending the conference.
(B)
He wants the disabled people to have their own rooms.
(C)
He wants the handicapped people to enjoy the conference.
(D)
He wants the handicapped people to be able to use all their facilities.
Questions 153 – 156 refer to the following article
Toronto-A new contract has been signed by the City of Toronto and the State of Michigan
regarding the controversial shipment of Toronto’s excess garbage south of the border to be buried
in fields formerly used as agricultural land.
Toronto’s mayor, Fred Wilson, commented that a contract agreement was reached after many
hours of negotiations between officials from Michigan and Toronto’s city council. He said he
was very pleased that they were able to settle the main points of contention, which were the
amount of garbage Michigan would accept per year, how many years the contract would last for,
and how much Toronto would need to pay to the state.
There have been protests both in the US and in Canada regarding the new plan. Some
Torontonians feel that the city should be focusing on reducing the amount of garbage being
produced here in the hope that shipment of garbage elsewhere would be unnecessary, while
environmental groups in Michigan are strongly opposed to bringing garbage from other areas
onto state land.
153.
What is this article mainly about?
(A)
A new contract between the governments of Canada and the US
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(B)
A plan to ship garbage south of the border
(C)
A plan to reduce the amount of garbage produced in Toronto
(D)
Anti-American protests
154.
Who made a comment on the new contract?
(A)
The State of Michigan
(B)
City council officials
(C)
The mayor of Toronto
(D)
Protesters
155.
Which of the following was not a main point of contention regarding the contract?
(A)
The amount of garbage Michigan would accept
(B)
How much money would change hands
(C)
The length of the contract
(D)
How the garbage would be shipped
156.
What do some Torontonians want the city to focus on more?
(A)
Negotiating a better contract
(B)
Reducing the amount of waste produced
(C)
Bringing the trash in from Michigan
(D)
Shipping the trash in energy efficient ways
Questions 19-160 refer to the following information.
Thank you for choosing the Eye-Saver Anti-Glare System. The Eye-Saver System fits over your
computer screen to eliminate glare and remove excessive strain on your eyes. Eye care experts
from around the country urge their clients to protect their eyes during long hours of computer
use. The Eye-Saver System has been proven by researchers to improve comfort in the office.
To install your Eye-Saver System, remove the protective cover. Using the hooks at the top of the
screen, carefully hang it on the front of your computer monitor. The hinges allow you to adjust
the angles of the screen for optimal viewing comfort. To clean your computer screen, wipe using
plain soap and water. If you are not satisfied with our product for any reason, please contact our
customer service representative at 1 -800-425-SAVE.
159.
Where would this information probably be found?
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(A)
In a pharmacy
(B)
In a computer software manual
(C)
In a product package
(D)
In a magazine advertisement
160.
What is NOT given as a benefit of the product?
(A)
It improves eye comfort.
(B)
It is washable.
(C)
It improves screen contrast.
(D)
It is adjustable.
Questions 20-162 refer to the following advertisement.
SHOP FOR YOUR NEXT BICYCLE AT THE CYCLING WORLD!
We offer a wide selection of bicycles to fit every budget, from fitness bikes to mountain bikes
and even bikes for young children. We also carry the region's biggest stock of cycling
accessories, including helmets, baskets and backpack racks, locks and clothing. You can also
trust our expert mechanics with your equipment. We guarantee all maintenance for up to 6
months.
The Year-end Sale is going on now!
All bikes from this year reduced to sell!
We must make room for next year's stock!
Please note that our store will be closed next Monday in observance of the national holiday.
Cycling World
755 Traverta Avenue
Serving the Greater Boston Area for over 15 years!
161.
Why is the store lowering prices for the bicycles?
(A)
As a promotion for a holiday
(B)
To celebrate the store’s anniversary
(C)
The store is opening a new location.
(D)
So that some older bikes will sell faster
162.
What kind of items are NOT mentioned in the advertisement?
(A)
Safety equipment
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