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U1
short conversations
1.
A.
Call the secretary again at 10 today.
B.
Make another appointment.
C.
Express his thanks for the call.
D.
Cancel the meeting with the secretary.
2.
A.
She will buy another calculator.
B.
She wants the man to buy a calculator.
C.
She will give the man a calculator for a coffee.
D.
She wants to invite the man for a coffee.
3.
A.
Go to graduate school.
B.
Study career development.
C.
Pursue something abstract.
D.
Work on theoretical mathematics.
4.
A.
Ken has something wrong with his ears.
B.
Ken is better known than before.
C.
Ken attended the important lecture.
D.
Ken is always absent-minded.
5.
A.
The job is hard especially in summer.
B.
The job involves a lot of difficulties.
C.
The job is challenging but rewarding.
D.
The job is inviting only in terms of its pay.
Long conversation
1.
A.
To get permission to attend his class.
B.
To get permission to quit his class.
C.
To get permission for a sick leave.
D.
To get permission to get her essay back.
2.
A.
She faces the danger of lowering her grade point average.
B.
She cannot take a film class next semester.
C.
She wants to cover her humanities requirements.
D.
She has difficulty in reading Great Expectations.
3.
A.
Sign up for free tutoring in writing.
B.
Work with Dr. Pearl at his office every day.
C.
Work with Dr. Pearl at The Found Librarian every day.
D.
Go to the University Writing Center at 11 a.m. each Friday.
4.
A.
Disappointed.
B.
Indifferent.
C.
Patient.
D.
Satisfied.
Passage 1
1.
A.
When he applied to study film at the University of Illinois.
B.
When he competed for available roles on Broadway.
C.
When he boarded a flight to the US.
D.
When he graduated from the film school.
2.
A.
Helping film crews with the equipment at the beginning of his career.
B.
Working as editor’s assistant at the beginning of his career.
C.
Being refused repeatedly by production companies when shopping a screenplay.
D.
Struggling through six years of annoying, hopeless uncertainty.
3.
A.
Because he wanted to learn some skills to be employed.
B.
Because he was interested in computer.
C.
Because his wife encouraged him to do so.
D.
Because he thought it would help with moviemaking.
4.
A.
He would sooner or later win a golden statue.
B.
He has a talent in making films.
C.
He would obtain funding for his screenplay sooner or later.
D.
He is very persistent and can also sacrifice for his family.
Passage 2
Nothing succeeds like confidence. When you are truly and justifiably confident, it radiates from you like sunlight, and attracts success to you like a magnet. It’s so important to 1) believe in
yourself. Believe that you can do anything under any 2)circumstances
, because if you believe you can, then you really will. That belief just keeps you 3)scarching for
success, and then pretty soon you can get it. Confidence is more than an attitude. It comes from knowing exactly where you are going, and how you are going to get there. It comes from 4)a strong sense of
purpose. It comes from a strong commitment to take 5)responsibility
, rather than just let life happen.
One way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you fear and get a record of successful experiences behind you. Confidence does not equal self-importance. Self-importance is born out of fear and 6)insecurity
, while confidence comes from strength and 7)integrity
. Confidence is not just believing you can do it. Confidence is knowing you can do it, and knowing that you are capable of 8)accomplishing*
anything you want.
Anything can be achieved through focused, determined effort, commitment and self-confidence. If your life is not what you 9)are longing for
, you have the power to change it, and you must make such changes on a moment by moment basis. Live with your goals and your plan of action, and live each moment with your 10)priorities
in mind, then you will have the life you want.
U2
Short conversations
1.
A.
He is upset that his sister is missing.
B.
He is tired of his sister’s explanations.
C.
He is dissatisfied with his sister’s housework.
D.
He’s very unhappy at his sister’s act.
2.
A.
He is always in a bad mood.
B.
He is rarely in a bad mood.
C.
He often loses his temper.
D.
He makes a fuss about losing his temper.
3.
A.
He didn’t make the joke about Horace on purpose.
B.
He made Horace angry by calling his nickname.
C.
He couldn’t help Horace with his problem.
D.
He offended Horace deliberately.
4.
A.
He feels unsympathetic.
B.
He feels it’s too bad.
C.
He feels it’s unfair.
D.
He feels disappointed.
5.
A.
She can’t get prepared for the interview.
B.
She is confident about the interview.
C.
She can’t bear the all-week interview.
D.
She is worried about the interview.
Long conversation
1.
A.
One or two times.
B.
Two or three times.
C.
Three or four times.
D.
Four or five times.
2.
A.
Because the man loves the yellow and blue flowers there.
B.
Because he and his father had a lot of happy memories there.
C.
Because the mountain is a good place for hiking and camping.
D.
Because the mountain is the favorite place for his family.
3.
A.
He had a heart attack and died peacefully.
B.
He was attacked hard and died quickly.
C.
He died peacefully when preparing dinner.
D.
He died peacefully while sleeping on the bed.
4.
A.
Boyfriend and girlfriend.
B.
Teacher and student.
C.
Husband and wife.
D.
Boss and employee.
Passage 1
1.
A.
You will become less flexible.
B.
You will experience more stress.
C.
You will develop your own style of doing things.
D.
You will become narrow-minded.
2.
A.
By tackling the most difficult part first.
B.
By doing merely the manageable part of the project.
C.
By dividing them into smaller parts to finish one after another.
D.
By imagining a positive sense of accomplishment.
3.
A.
It can facilitate your learning.
B.
It can make it easier for you to fall asleep.
C.
It can give you a sense of confidence.
D.
It can make you feel positive.
4.
A.
Suggestions to reduce your stress to manageable levels.
B.
Suggestions to deal with stress at school.
C.
Tips to help you enjoy life.
D.
Tips to get a good result in a fierce competition.
Passage 2
Moods, say the experts, are emotions that tend to become fixed, 1)exerting
an influence on one’s outlook for hours, days or even weeks. That’s 2)fabulous
if your mood is a pleasant one, but it will be a problem if you are sad, anxious, angry or lonely.
Perhaps one of the best ways to deal with such moods is to 3)talk them out
. Sometimes, though, there is no one to listen.
Modern science offers an abundance of drugs to deal with bad moods. But scientists have also discovered the practicability of several non-drug 4)approaches
to release you from an unwanted mood. These can be just as useful as drugs, and have the added benefit of being healthier. So, the next time you feel out of sorts, don’t 5)head for
the drug store – try the following approach.
Of all the mood-altering self-help techniques, physical exercise seems to be the most 6)efficient
cure for a bad mood. “If you could keep up the exercise, you’d be in high spirits,” says Kathryn Lance, author of Running for Health and Beauty. Obviously, physical activity 7)is linked with
mood changes.
Researchers have explained biochemical and various other changes that make exercise 8)compare favorably to
drugs as a mood-raiser. Physical exertion such as housework, however, does little help, probably because it is not intensive enough, and people usually do it unwillingly. The key is physical exercise – running, cycling, walking, swimming or other sustained activities that 9)boost
the heart rate, increase circulation and improve the body’s use of oxygen. Do them for at least 20 minutes a 10)session
, three to five times a week.
U3
Short conversations
1.
A.
They are practicing the piano together.
B.
They are taking a music class.
C.
They are discussing shared interests.
D.
They are discussing their curriculum schedules.
2.
A.
It was rather successful.
B.
It was not well-organized.
C.
It was planned in advance.
D.
It was a party worthy of memory.
3.
A.
Go to a party with the woman.
B.
Make an appointment with the doctor.
C.
Look after the woman’s children.
D.
Go to see the doctor at 11:00.
4.
A.
She thinks he talks too much.
B.
She thinks he is always very frank.
C.
She thinks he is simple-minded.
D.
She thinks he doesn’t like speaking.
5.
A.
He is going to congratulate Mr. Smith.
B.
He is going to move to a new apartment house.
C.
He is going to help Mr. Smith move to a new house.
D.
He is going to tell Mr. Smith the good news.
Long conversation
1.
A.
Because she wants to take a long vacation.
B.
Because she wants to interview news producers.
C.
Because she wants to volunteer for an organization.
D.
Because she wants to prepare for the election season.
2.
A.
The woman’s husband volunteered to build houses after the hurricane.
B.
Over 150,000 volunteers worked for the building of houses after the hurricane.
C.
The man’s sister also helped to build houses after the hurricane.
D.
More than 3,000 new houses were built after the hurricane.
3.
A.
Because she is influenced by her husband who is a loyal volunteer of it.
B.
Because she can learn a lot of useful skills for building a house.
C.
Because she enjoys developing friendships and building communities through volunteer work.
D.
Because she loves the feeling of helping the poor to have their own houses.
4.
A.
He would not let the woman have 14 days off.
B.
He finally agreed to let the woman take 14 days off.
C.
He was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.
D.
He would finish the woman’s work instead.
Passage 1
1.
A.
Do people say “Good morning” or “Good afternoon” to their neighbors?
B.
How well do people know their neighbors?
C.
Do people like their neighbors?
D.
Why do people say they don’t know any of their immediate neighbors?
2.
A.
18- to 24-year-olds.
B.
35- to 44-year-olds.
C.
45- to 54-year-olds.
D.
55- to 64-year-olds.
3.
A.
Women are less likely to know their neighbors than men.
B.
The rich are not as close to their neighbors as the less well-off.
C.
Women are more likely to know their neighbors than men.
D.
The rich know their neighbors as well as the less well-off
4.
A.
We can get on well with our neighbors if we try.
B.
It is easy to know our neighbors when they are in an emergency.
C.
We need to give a hand to our neighbors when necessary.
D.
It is hard to get to know our neighbors.
Passage 2
Many neighbor disputes end up in court because of poor communication. If something dangerous or 1)illegal
happens, the cops are the obvious solution. But if problems that arise are grayer, communication is the best way to save money and trouble. Here are some tips to be a good neighbor and deal with a bad one:
• Get to know each other. Being a good neighbor doesn’t mean 2)taking family vacations
together. Just knowing them well enough to say hi, or maybe borrowing a cup of sugar or loaning a gardening tool, can build trust and understanding. Issues are much more likely to occur among strangers than even casual 3)acquaintances
.
• Head off problems before they’re problems. If you are 4)throwing a party
at your place, go to all neighbors who might be affected and offer them two things: a 5)verbal
invitation to the party and a card with your phone number. If they are not 6)tolerant
of the noise or there are other problems, your neighbors can call you instead of asking the police to 7)intervene
.
• Tell your neighbors what’s bothering you – don’t assume they know what the problem is. Be open and direct, not passive-aggressive. Ask for their opinions, and wherever possible, propose a solution that 8)splits the difference
and demonstrates a willingness to compromise. Stay cool and positive, even if your neighbors are not.
• Check with other neighbors. See if anybody else on the block is having similar issues – they may be willing to help 9)resolve
it. If one of the neighbors is close to the troublemaker, have them come with you when you 10)talk it out
.
Bottom line? As with any relationship, being a good neighbor – or dealing with a bad one – is all about communication.
U4
Short conversations
1.
A.
Ted will drop out of school.
B.
Ted is very interested in computer class.
C.
Ted will establish his own computer company.
D.
Ted is not capable of setting up his computer company.
2.
A.
He is worried about the wastewater recycling.
B.
He is worried about the price of the tiny engines.
C.
He is worried about people in areas lacking water.
D.
He is worried about the pollutants in wastewater.
3.
A.
The man is tired of driving cars to work every day.
B.
The man is planning to buy an intelligent car.
C.
The man thinks intelligent cars might be expensive.
D.
The man is working with some engineers on intelligent cars.
4.
A.
A business idea brought forth by an airline.
B.
How to share online profiles to look for a potential relationship.
C.
A dating program which helps people look for a partner online.
D.
The in-flight online service offered by an airline.
5.
A.
She suggests the man shoot videos for people online.
B.
She suggests the man quit the online business.
C.
She suggests the man start a video store online.
D.
She suggests the man edit videos for people online.
Long conversation
1.
A.
He has written three stories and that is not enough.
B.
He has no idea about his new writing assignment.
C.
Writing three stories in two months is too much for him.
D.
The two-month creative writing class is boring.
2.
A.
She has long talks with someone on the beach.
B.
She will first think about characters and the plot.
C.
She draws inspiration by taking long walks in nature.
D.
She usually goes to the train station to find inspiration.
3.
A.
Approving.
B.
Doubtful.
C.
Indifferent.
D.
Disapproving.
4.
A.
Watch interesting people with strange hats.
B.
Get creative ideas from real daily life.
C.
Listen to dramatic goodbyes in different accents.
D.
Talk with people to know their stories.
Passage 1
1.
A.
Queen Elizabeth I.
B.
Sir John Harrington.
C.
Thomas Crapper.
D.
Queen Elizabeth I’s godmother.
2.
A.
It was difficult to pull the knob on a chain to release water from the bowl.
B.
It was very difficult to put water into the bowl.
C.
The basin had to be emptied and cleaned constantly.
D.
Removing the waste was highly water-consuming.
3.
A.
They improved the pipes that were attached to the bottom.
B.
They added a knob on the chain to pull more easily.
C.
They improved the flush system to make it less water-consuming.
D.
They improved the collection bowl to make it more sanitary.
4.
A.
The person who invented the toilet.
B.
The significance of the toilet in our life.
C.
The invention of the toilet.
D.
The development of the toilet.
Passage 2
Scientific research should improve our overall quality of life. The government should provide financial and political support to any research that is likely to result in immediate and significant benefits for the people. However, people’s ideas 1) vary
when it comes to whether the government should support scientific research with no practical use. Still 2)** a large portion of **
people believe that the government should distribute adequate funds to any scientific research that aims to improve the 3) well-being
of people, even if it is of no practical use in the short run.
Scientific research whose social benefits are immediate, predictable, and 4) profound
should continue to be a high priority. For example, biotechnology research has been proven to help cure and prevent diseases; information technology enables education to be more 5) accessible
; and communication technology facilitates global peace by improving mutual understanding among people and their participation in the democratic process.
However, this is not to say that research whose benefits are less immediate or clear should be given a lower priority. It is difficult to predict which research will 6) ultimately
lead to the greatest contributions to society. Reluctance to finance less practical scientific research could 7) have a harmful effect on
the efforts to explore new knowledge. This is particularly true of the computer sciences, For instance, before the first computer was invented, public opinions 8) went against
it, as most people saw nothing practical in computer research. However, computers transformed the way human society evolved and proved to be of great avail in the long run, especially in terms of scientific development in fields such as the military, medicine, 9) aviation
, and education.
Therefore, never should we think that scientific research whose benefits are unknown 10) is not worth pursuing
since the purpose of any research should be to discover truths, whatever it might be.
U5
Short conversations
1.
A.
She should talk about the promotion with her boss.
B.
She should keep shut until a better job is available.
C.
She should quit her job to get a better one.
D.
She should urge her boss to keep the promise.
2.
A.
She can’t understand the man’s point of view.
B.
The man should earn the bread.
C.
The man is responsible for his family.
D.
She can’t agree more with the man.
3.
A.
The man is ungrateful in deciding to leave.
B.
The man has a good reason to decide to leave.
C.
She regrets having done a lot for the man’s career.
D.
She asks the man to pay back the money spent on him.
4.
A.
He has to sit at the computer for half an hour.
B.
He will stop to enjoy a coffee break.
C.
He will finish his report soon.
D.
He cannot afford to have a coffee break.
5.
A.
She was just telling a joke about quitting her job.
B.
She wasn’t satisfied with her salary.
C.
She was fed up with counting money at her job.
D.
She was to quit her job and look for an accounting job.
Long conversation
1.
A.
Having no ice-cold lemon juice to ease the crazy heat.
B.
Awful job, hot weather and working outside.
C.
Having to pay his rent immediately.
D.
Graduating from college without his own business.
2.
A.
A self-made millionaire.
B.
A gardener.
C.
A professional dancer.
D.
A senior clerk.
3.
A.
Supportive.
B.
Sarcastic.
C.
Indifferent.
D.
Worried.
4.
A.
Playing video games for a living.
B.
Becoming a pilot.
C.
Working as a gardener.
D.
Becoming a ballroom dancer.
Passage 1
1.
A.
Because there was no salary increase.
B.
Because there was no flexibility.
C.
Because the boss was not understanding.
D.
Because she had no passion anymore.
2.
A.
Money can buy you nice things.
B.
Money can buy you happiness.
C.
Money means success.
D.
Money can always bring you satisfaction.
3.
A.
Starting something from scratch.
B.
Doing jobs that express your passion.
C.
Turning hobbies into professional pursuits.
D.
Starting your own business.
4.
A.
Working in a company.
B.
Starting her own business.
C.
Testing out different investment strategies.
D.
Sharing ideas and thoughts through blogging.
Passage 2
A poorly trained manager can make an employee’s life miserable. In 99 out of 100 cases, employees may 1) suffer from
low spirits and then gradually become no longer 2) enthusiastic
about their jobs just because they have a boss who doesn’t approve of them, doesn’t listen to them, or generally 3) erodes
their self-esteem.
Three basic skills that every manager should use in order to be 4) competent
on the job are: being specific, enhancing others’ self-esteem and listening effectively. Being specific means giving 5) clear-cut
instructions about what is to be done and the results to be achieved. Being specific also means describing the behavior of people rather than 6) labeling
people. It includes giving both positive feedback that tells them what to repeat and corrective feedback that is firm, yet not critical. Then it 7) comes down to
evoking in the employees self-esteem. Self-esteem is a private, individual matter. It is not fixed, but goes up and down from day to day, or even from hour to hour. Thus, building self-esteem is no easy task. Managers can’t MAKE people feel good about themselves, but rather, they need to help people develop their own self-esteem as self-esteem is like a door that’s locked from the inside. A final skill that today’s managers need more than ever is listening. Listening may seem like a 8) commonplace
skill, but it’s not practiced as much as it should be in business today. People 9) tend to
think about what they are going to say in response when another person is talking, instead of 10) focusing on
what that person is saying and what he / she means.
