Questions 1-2 refer to the following article.
Local Company Proposes Half-Marathon
The 10th Street Bridge is one of Bensenville’s most recognizable landmarks, providing a
spectacular view of the city. The bridge is often closed due to severe weather. [1] But a local
firm is trying to gain approval to close it for a different reason: a New Year’s Day half-
marathon.
An event-planning company, Cheers Co. LLC, wants to stage a half-marathon on January 1,
with part of the proceeds going to local hospitals. [2] Under this ambitious plan, the 10 th Street
Bridge would have to be closed to traffic between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. on January 1, so that
runners can cross it as they approach the finish line while the sun rises over the town.
[3] The company has applied to both the local and state departments of transportation for
authorization. While that permission has not been granted yet, Cheers Co. spokesperson
Naomi Crowe remains optimistic. “We hope to have about 2,000 runners in the first race, and
our fundraising goal is $100,000,” Crowe said. [4] Planning for the race is still in the early
stages, she says, but the goal is to make it an annual event. She explained that traffic is
generally light on New Year’s Day, so few drivers would be inconvenienced.
1. What is the company seeking permission to 2. In which of the positions marked [1], [2],
do? [3], and [4] does the following sentence best
(A) Advertise a race belong?
(B) Open a new hospital "The problem is that authorities must approve
(C) Ask for charity donations it first."
(D) Shut down a bridge (A) [1]
(B) [2]
(C) [3]
(D) [4]
Questions 3-4 refer to the following information.
Weekly News from the Mayor’s Office
All residents and visitors to the city of Calgary are advised that this upcoming weekend,
Calgary will be celebrating its 150 th birthday with the Celebrate 150 Festival. Beginning Friday
evening, there will be non-stop events for residents and visitors alike to enjoy. Opening
ceremonies will kick off the weekend at 7:00 p.m., followed by the first event of our annual
rodeo, the chuck wagon races. Fun events for all ages will continue throughout the weekend.
Parking downtown will be severely restricted during this 48-hour period, and traffic will be
rerouted. Complimentary mass transit rides are available from all areas of the city. Downtown
hotels are offering free shuttle services to and from the venue. People are encouraged to leave
their cars at home. Any vehicles found parked within ten blocks of the downtown area will be
ticketed and towed at the owner's expense. Don't forget Saturday's parade beginning at 10:00
a.m. Get there bright and early!
3. What is the announcement mainly about? 4. What will happen to cars parked in the
(A) Celebratory events downtown area?
(B) Hotel facilities (A) They will get damaged.
(C) A fireworks event (B) They will be clamped.
(D) Bus stop locations (C) They will be removed.
(D) They will be used for shuttling.
Questions 5-7 refer to the following information.
With spring just around the corner, the including storage tips and collection
5. What is indicated about the Green Basics 7. What topic will be discussed at the free
campaign? lecture?
(A) It will continue for four months. (A) Being a more aware shopper
(B) It is intended for environmental (B) Learning what to throw away and what
scientists. to reuse
(C) It is being held at locations throughout (C) Making environmentally friendly
town. cleaners
(D) It will raise funds for the Fields (D) Helping to save threatened species
Community Center.
6. What is stated about the lectures?
(A) Lecturers will answer questions
afterward.
(B) The speakers will be paid for their
talks.
(C) It is recommended to buy tickets in
advance.
(D) Large audiences are expected for each
event.
Fields Community Center has just schedules.
announced its first-ever environmental
Cleaning the Natural Way - Wednesday,
campaign, "Green Basics." Through a
April 9 (free admission)
series of four lectures, one per week
Janice French, the Community Center's
during April, the Center will help
in-house expert, provides a hands-on
residents increase their environmental
workshop that teaches participants
awareness. The talks will take place at
how to make cleaning products from
the Fields Community Center at 7:30
natural ingredients found around your
p.m. All profits go toward improving the
home. Come with an empty spray
Community Center. Tickets can be
bottle.
purchased on the Center's website or at
the event. There will be time for Becoming Road-Savvy - Wednesday,
audience feedback and discussion April 16 (tickets: $7.00)
following each lecture, and light Frederick Ship's discussion will focus
refreshments will be served. Below are on how to maximize your car's fuel
the topics of the lectures. efficiency to save gas and reduce
pollution.
Recycling for Beginners -
Wednesday, April 2 (tickets: $5.00) The Mass Extinction - Wednesday,
This lecture is aimed at those who are April 23 (tickets: $5.00)
new to recycling. Join Alex Duke to learn Carmen Marshall explains why so
everything you need to know about what many plants and animals are in danger
can and cannot be recycled, of disappearing forever, and what we
can do about it.
Questions 8-11 refer to the following article.
Leadership Shifts Continue at Kooli, Inc.
The board of directors of Kooli, Inc., the soft drink company, has elected Benjamin Gold and
Wendy Schiff as senior vice presidents. Effective August 1, these appointments are
accompanied by other major changes in senior leadership. As announced two weeks ago,
Pyotr Mikhailov will become the company's new CEO on August 1 as well.
Benjamin Gold, a 22-year company veteran, will lead the company's global marketing team as
Chief Growth Officer in his new role as senior vice president. Gold is a natural choice for this
position, having led the expansion of Kooli's product line in every international market in
which he has worked. Since 2015, he has overseen the continued expansion of products and
brands in East Asia, which is one of the company's most important international business
units.
The other newly elected senior vice president, Wendy Schiff, is currently Pyotr Mikhailov's
Chief of Staff. A fourteen-year veteran of the company, her new role is Chief People Officer
(formerly known as Chief Human Resources Officer). Kooli considers its long-term growth and
success to be dependent on its ability to recruit and train talented people. Schiff will lead
efforts to drive cultural change throughout the organization, and she will continue to serve as
Mikhailov's Chief of Staff.
8. What is the purpose of the article? 10. What is stated about Wendy Schiff?
(A) To report on a change in corporate (A) She is new to the company.
strategy (B) She was trained by Mikhailov.
(B) To describe the backgrounds of new (C) She will focus on human resources.
employees (D) She worked closely with the former
(C) To provide information about a new CEO.
CEO
(D) To announce high-level personnel
changes
9. What is Benjamin Gold's main 11. The word "serve" in paragraph 3, line 5, is
responsibility? closest in meaning to
(A) Improving relationships with (A) work
customers (B) attempt
(B) Expanding the company internationally (C) offer
(C) Testing and evaluating new products (D) obey
(D) Acquiring new companies in Asia
Questions 12-16 refer to the following article and e-mail.
Friends of the Public Gardens Happy with Residents’ Involvement
Friends of the Public Gardens Society held its first meeting at the Lakeshore Community
Library on Tuesday, April 25th. Attendance was impressive, with more than fifty residents
present - double the number expected. Ms. Janine Parsons was elected president of the
society, and a number of attendees graciously volunteered for vacant committee positions.
The goal of the group is to raise funds to maintain the gardens and to add new plant and tree
species when funds become available.
The group will hold regular meetings on the second Tuesday of every month, and the next
meeting will be in the main auditorium of the library at 7 p.m.
A bottle drive has been organized for next Saturday, May 6 th. We encourage all residents to
have their empty bottles ready when a volunteer knocks on their door. All money raised will
be used to purchase several new pine trees for the gardens.
Residents who want to become involved can e-mail
[email protected] for a list of volunteer
positions.
FROM: Kate Middlewood<
[email protected]>
DATE: April 27
SUBJECT: Volunteer Positions
Dear Ms. Parsons,
I have just read yesterday’s newspaper article discussing the Friends of the Public Gardens
Society.
Unfortunately, my husband and I were unable to attend your first meeting. However, we are
both interested in becoming actively involved with your group. We have maintained our
own lawns and flower beds for many years. We will be attending your meeting on a regular
basis beginning next month. Please forward a list of the available volunteer positions at your
earliest convenience.
We are also interested in participating in next week’s advertised bottle drive. We have a
large van that can be used for pickups. Our garage is also available for sorting bottles. Please
let me know if we can be of assistance.
Congratulations on taking the initiative to beautify our community.
Sincerely,
Kate Middlewood
12. What does the article say about attendance 15. Why did Mrs. Middlewood contact Janine
at the meeting? Parsons?
(A) Most of the people had to miss it. (A) To complain
(B) Roll call was taken at the start of it. (B) To join the group
(C) It helped to raise money for the library. (C) To ask for directions
(D) It was higher than predicted. (D) To apply fora job
13. How often will the group meet? 16. Which is true about Mr. and Mrs.
(A) Weekly Middlewood?
(B) Monthly (A) They have gardening experience.
(C) Bimonthly (B) They live close to the library.
(D) Annually (C) They often collect empty bottles.
(D) They went to the April 25 meeting.
14. What will happen next weekend?
(A) A fundraiser
(B) A tree planting
(C) A second meeting
(D) A reception
Questions 17-21 refer to the following notice, e-mail and article.
Fringe Film Festival
Volunteers Needed
The Fringe Film Festival will be happening again this year from May 25 th to June 1st. The
success of the festival depends entirely on its volunteers. As in other years, we are urging the
residents of Mill Cove to share their time and talent.
Pre-festival
First, we need a core planning committee to begin immediately to coordinate all advertising
and publicity for the festival. This committee will have its first meeting on April 12 th. Then,
between April 15th and 20th, we need volunteers to research, select, and locate films. A third
committee will preview the films and organize the film schedule from April 21 st to May 5th.
During the festival
Volunteers will be needed for registration, welcoming attendees, and ticket sales. Ushers will
be required at each movie theater. We also need volunteers on-site to welcome any of the
films' casts, crews, or directors. Some of you might remember last year's surprise visitor,
superstar Dale Fine!
To register as volunteers, please visit our website at www.fringefilmfestival.com, and follow
the easy instructions.
We look forward to hearing from you!
FROM: Betty Johnston <
[email protected]>
DATE: April 10
SUBJECT: Volunteers
Dear Event Organizers,
My name is Betty Johnston, and I teach English Language and Literature at Mill Cove High
School. My senior class students and I are very interested in helping out with your festival.
We can make ourselves available to you anytime after 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, and
on Saturdays and Sundays. My students have your website information, and they should be
registering during the next few days. I have just completed the process myself. I have more
than thirty students, and even if they don't all volunteer, I'm sure we could be of significant
help. I look forward to the initial planning meeting. Please contact me with the time and
location at your earliest convenience.
Best wishes,
Betty Johnston
Mill Cove High School
Fringe Film Festival to Wrap Up Another Successful Year
The Fringe Film Festival continued Saturday with a packed screening at the North Star
Theater. The film, a drama titled Passengers by the 23-year-old director, Amy Farah, ended
with a standing ovation. Now in its fifth year, the Fringe Film Festival aims at introducing the
public to smaller, independent films and to promote young, up-and-coming filmmakers.
As always, credit for the event’s success goes to the many volunteers from the local
community. These include ten students from Mill Cove High School, who have been helping
out in a variety of roles, from previewing films to selling tickets. Hannah Madsen is a Mill
Cove senior working as an usher at the North Star Theater Saturday night. “This has been so
much fun,” Hannah said. She explained that her English teacher had sparked her interest in
the art of movies and encouraged her to volunteer. “It was definitely worth all the hard work.
I can’t wait until next year’s festival.”
The festival will conclude tomorrow with final screenings at the three participating theaters,
and an awards ceremony and party at the Nova Hotel downtown. For tickets to movie
showings or to the awards ceremony, visit fringefilmfestival.com.
(A) She wants to participate in planning.
(B) She has volunteered at the festival
before.
(C) She is available on most mornings.
(D) She teaches several subjects.
Questions 22-26 refer to the following article, web page, and e-mail.
Inside Dinosaur World at the Natural History Museum
People of all ages are fascinated with dinosaurs. Now, for the first time outside of a movie
theater, you can experience how these mysterious animals actually looked, moved, and
Colewood Natural History Museum
The Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Dinosaur World Exhibit is open from 1 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
All-Access Ticket Extra Ticket Basic Ticket
General
Admission
Exhibits
Special Includes ALL special Includes ONE special
exhibits other than exhibit other than (Not included)
Exhibits
Dinosaur World Dinosaur World*
Adults: $40 Adults: $30 Adults: $20
Children <12: $28 Children <12 : $21 Children <12: $12
Students (with ID): $35 Students (with ID): $25 Students (with ID): $15
* Until August 15, you can add a Dinosaur World pass to any museum ticket for an extra
charge:
Adults: $10 Under 12: $6 Students: $8
TO: Sandra Collier <[email protected]>, Aaron Batta <[email protected]>
FROM: Joe Bryant <[email protected]>
DATE: July 19
SUBJECT: Dinosaur World
Hi, Sandra and Aaron.
I found something I’d like to do before our return flight tonight. There’s a dinosaur exhibit
at the Natural History Museum that looks like a lot of fun, and apparently it’s really
popular. Here’s a link to the article I read. The museum is conveniently close to my last
sales call. If we all finish our last calls by around 3 p.m., then we’ll probably have enough
time to check it out and still make our 7:00 flight. We’ll have to buy a basic museum ticket
plus an extra fee, but it’s probably not that much. Anyway, I plan to go, and you both are
more than welcome to join me. Just let me know.
Best,
Joe
22. What happened on Thursday? 25. What is suggested about the recipients of
(A) The exhibit was completed. the e-mail?
(B) The exhibit was opened to the public. (A) They are Joe Bryant's employees.
(C) The exhibit was shown to some people. (B) They have been to the museum.
(D) The exhibit was closed down. (C) They live in Colewood.
(D) They work in sales.
23. What is stated about the exhibit? 26. How much will Joe Bryant most likely to
(A) It is mainly suitable for children. pay at the museum?
(B) It is located inside the museum. (A) $20
(C) It will be taken to other cities. (B) $30
(D) It is based on a movie. (C) $40
(D) $50
24. What is indicated about museum
admission?
(A) The Dinosaur World exhibit has the
same hours as the museum.
(B) Children's tickets are half the price of
adult tickets.
(C) All-access tickets include Dinosaur
World.
(D) Students must show identification to
get a discount.
