Reading Part 1: Reading Correspondence Choose the best option according to the information

given in the message.

Read the following message.

Dear Scott,
1. Scott and his family…………
Has everyone adjusted to their new city yet? I know
A. Have lived in Vancouver for many years
moving to Vancouver might have been difficult on your
B. Will soon be moving to Vancouver
family, but you made the right choice. You would have
C. No longer live in Vancouver
been crazy to pass up such an amazing opportunity. That
D. Recently moved to Vancouver
being said, the office sure isn’t the same without you!

Anyways, you’d been asking if I had plans for the “big

anniversary,” so I had to write and tell what happened. 2. Jim and Kelly went hiking because …………
Since Kelly loves the outdoors, I had the brilliant idea of A. They both love the outdoors
hiking in Algonquin Park. I say “brilliant” because, as you B. It is something Kelly enjoys
know, I’m not a nature guy—a fact which might explain C. Sparky likes to run off-leash
why my romantic gesture went so wrong. D. Jim loves spending time in nature
We decided to bring Sparky, figuring he’d love running
around off-leash. Big mistake! We’d been hiking for
about 2 hours when Sparky, having spotted something 3. Jim wrote Scott to …………
interesting, suddenly tore off into the bush. Worried he’d A. Ask about his new job in Vancouver
get lost, we went chasing after him. Apparently, B. Warn him about hiking around Vancouver
however, we should’ve been more worried about C. Answer a question about his anniversary
ourselves getting lost. By the time we’d caught up with D. Tell how Sparky saved a bad hiking trip
him, the trail was nowhere in sight and we had no idea
where we were. While Sparky sat wagging his tail,
thinking this was the best game ever, Kelly and I 4. Jim and Kelly’s recent anniversary …………
panicked. Since we hadn’t told anyone where we were A. Included staying at a cabin they had reserved
going, it made no sense to stay put and wait for help. So B. Did not turn out as they had planned
we decided to keep walking, hoping we’d picked the C. Was one of their favorite anniversaries ever
right direction. Five hours later, with no sight of the trail D. Involved a lot of driving in the car
and a darkening sky, we had our doubts. Amazingly, just
as we started to think all was lost, we stumbled across
an abandoned ranger cabin. There wasn’t much inside,
but it had the essentials: a map, a compass, a few cans 5. The trouble began when Jim and Kelly
of beans, and a bed. Having eaten the last of our food …………
hours ago, we quickly dug into the beans. Then, A. Realized they had forgotten their map
exhausted, we collapsed into bed. The next morning, we B. Ran out of all their food and water
used the map and compass to lead us out of the woods. C. Went running into the woods after Sparky
It turns out we’d only been a few kilometers from our D. Decided to bring Sparky to the park
car!

Needless to say, I have no intention of venturing back

6. It was lucky that Jim and Kelly …………
into the woods any time soon. Make sure to be careful if
A. Had brought a compass with them
you do any hiking out there. It’s easier to get lost than
B. Found shelter before it got dark out
you think!
C. Had a good sleep the night before
D. Parked their car close to the trailhead

Cheers,

Jim
Here is a response to the message. Complete the
response by filling in the blanks. Select the best choice
for each blank.

It’s great to hear from you! I’ve been wondering what my

7. …………… (A. best employee B. next-door
neighbor C. favorite brother D. old roommate) has
been up to without me around. However, I am sorry to
hear that you did not 8. ………… (A. find your car B.
find Sparky C. eat dinner D. have a great time) on
your anniversary. I can only imagine how 9. ………… (A.
annoying B. scary C. relieving D. reassuring) that
must have been!

As to things here, you are right, 10. ………… (A. it was

challenging at first B. this may have been a
mistake C. the transition went smoothly D. the
job is harder than expected). However, it seems like
my family is really starting to like it here. The kids have
already made a list of trails and mountains they want to
explore. Although, after hearing your story I think we
might all take an outdoor education course first. I sure
don’t want to end up 11. ………… (A. chasing Sparky
B. eating canned vegetables C. locked up in a
cabin D. lost in the woods) like you!

Take care,

Scott
Reading Part 2- Reading to Apply a Diagram Choose the best option.
Read the following email message about the diagram.
Complete the email by filling in the blanks. Select the
best choice for each blank. 6. What is Gerry’s relationship to Charlie?
Subject: Language Courses A. Roommate
B. Employee
To: Charlie Veui <[email protected]> C. Teacher
D. Counselor
From: Gerry Nalen <[email protected]>
Hi Charlie,

Remember how we always wanted to learn another 7. What are Gerry and Charlie doing in
language? Well, today I picked up a brochure for the
September?
A. Getting part-time jobs
language school down the street from our place. Let’s B. Returning to school
take a course and travel at the end of the semester! The C. Travelling to visit a friend
D. Taking a trip to Europe
courses offered are all for learners with 1. ………… (A.
little experience B. intermediate abilities C.
strong speaking skills D. cultural knowledge). The 8. Why does Gerry want to learn a language?
A. To get a university credit
French course 2. ………… (A. seems more demanding B. To get a job promotion
B. has larger class sizes C. focuses on more skills C. To prepare for a trip abroad
D. To talk to his German friends
D. requires less time) than the others, but they
promise that our language will get better fast. Or
perhaps you’d prefer German? You’ve always wanted to
see Germany, and this course 3. ………… (A. is the most
intensive option B. includes cultural activities C.
has the most frequent classes D. teaches
functional language). According to the brochure, 4.
………… (A. it has the smallest classes B. many
people like it C. it requires a lot of study D.
enrollment is quite low). Or we could think about
future job opportunities and take American Sign
Language. If we took it in the evening, it wouldn’t affect
our summer jobs. But when the fall semester starts, 5.
………… (A. there are only morning classes B. it may
be too much work C. the course will be finished
D. there is a final assessment). On second thought,
I’d rather take something useful for traveling. Oh, I just
noticed that the brochure doesn’t mention the price of
the courses. I’ll call them.

Talk soon,
Gerry
Reading Part 3- Read for Information Decide which paragraph, A to D, has the information
Read the following passage. given in each statement below. Select E if the
information is not given in any of the paragraphs.
A. On May 8, 1987, Canada introduced the one-dollar
coin now known as the “loonie.” It is eleven-sided and
1. Government officials were afraid that someone
gold-coloured (it’s actually bronze-plated nickel). The
coin features a design by Ontario wildlife artist Robert would make unauthorized coins.
Ralph Carmichael—a loon on one side and Queen
Elizabeth II on the other. Canada is, after all, still a
member of the British Commonwealth. The loon is a 2. By the end of the 20th century, coins replaced
water bird common across Canada, known for its ability two paper bills in Canada.
to swim great distances under water and for its beautiful,
haunting call.

B. The loonie wasn’t Canada’s first one-dollar coin. A 3. Replacing paper bills every year was
silver dollar was introduced in 1935, featuring an image
expensive.
of two voyageurs paddling a canoe on one side and, to
display Canada's British connections, an image of Britain's
King George on the other. But the silver dollar—which 4. People preferred to carry the lighter silver
was made of nickel by 1967—wasn’t used much because
of its size and weight (about 23 grams). What was in dollar.
common use was a green-and-white paper bill. However,
the paper bills wore out within a year, which is why the
loonie was introduced. It was expected to last twenty
5. The animal depicted on a loonie is found
years, saving taxpayers $175–250 million.
throughout Canada.
C. In fact, the Royal Canadian Mint intended to use the
same voyageur design for the new coin, but the master
dies were lost somewhere between Ottawa and the 6. The individual who picked up the dies had
Winnipeg production facility. The dies were entrusted to forgotten to bring identification.
a courier service instead of to a high-security service.
Worse, apparently no one asked the courier
representative who showed up to take possession of the
dies for identification. Worse still, designs for both sides 7. Shopkeepers were unhappy to have paper bills
of the coin went in the same package instead of in
replaced with coins.
separate packages. For these reasons, the Mint suspected
foul play and, fearing counterfeits, decided to go with a
new design, that by Carmichael. An investigation by the 8. Canada's connection to Britain is depicted on
Royal Canadian Mounted Police concluded, however,
that the dies were simply lost in transit. one side of the loonie.

D. In 1996, the orange-brown two-dollar paper bill was

also replaced with a coin. Called a “toonie,” the silver
coin has a gold center (actually nickel and bronze) 9. A change in raw materials reduced the weight
featuring another Canadian animal, a polar bear on an of the coins.
ice floe. Already light, at 7.3 grams, a lighter version was
introduced in 2012 by replacing the nickel with steel. A
lighter version of the loonie was also introduced.
Unfortunately, the lighter coins didn’t work in coin-
operated machines, such as vending machines, parking
meters, and washers and dryers in laundromats. As a
result, many business owners have had to pay thousands
of dollars to replace and upgrade their equipment.

E. Not given in any of the above paragraphs.

Reading Part 4- Reading for Viewpoints Choose the best option according to the
Read the following article from a website. information given on the website.

A recent visit to Canada by Turks and Caicos Premier, 1. Ewing visited Ottawa to …………
Rufus Ewing, resparked interest in Canada’s annexation A. Strengthen economic ties
of the country. Turks and Caicos, a Caribbean B. Discuss joining Canada
archipelago of 40 islands, has been a point of interest in C. Study financial policies
Canada’s history. This most recent debate marks the D. Boost investment in Canada
third time in the last century that Ottawa politicians
have pushed to make the territory Canada’s eleventh
province. With over 300 kilometres of beaches, the 2. Arguments presented in favor of
tropical paradise would certainly be a welcome asset. annexation suggest …………
A. Improved regulations for both countries
B. Increased opportunities for both parties
Ewing hailed Canada as a role model of fiscal C. Increased tourism in both countries
responsibility from which his country could learn, D. Improved health care for both parties
accolades that resounded in Ottawa on the foreign
leader's recent diplomatic junket to spur bilateral trade
and tourism. When asked about the possibility of Turks 3. Janice Bloom believes that annexing Turks
and Caicos becoming a Canadian province, the Premier
and Caicos is …………
skirted the issue. He said he would not dismiss the idea
A. A shared Canadian dream
completely, but he also offered us a glimmer of hope
B. A pointless proposition
with the tantalizing observation that “there is no
C. A worthy cause to pursue
marriage without some kind of relationship first.”
D. A pressing government issue

Liberal politician Peter Goldring is spearheading the

latest campaign for the annexation and feels that much 4. Inhabitants of Turks and Caicos …………
of the legwork has already been done. According to A. Lead a different lifestyle than Canadians
Goldring, “Canada has the greatest proportion of foreign B. Want to speed up the process of joining Canada
investment in Turks and Caicos, and the second highest C. Have high rates of unemployment
number of tourists to the country. Annexation would D. Value their independence from foreign powers
permit further growth in these areas.” Goldring also
argues that the island could serve as a gateway to Latin
America. “The location would be ideal for military 5. The author of the article is …………
support from Ottawa and particularly for disaster relief,” A. In favor of the proposal
he adds. B. Skeptical about the prospect
C. Opposed to the annexation
D. Surprised by the reactions
Disappointingly, Conservative politician Janice Bloom
calls the whole idea a pipe dream. “Canada is not in the
business of annexing tropical islands,” she claims.
“Annexation would be extremely complicated since it
would involve changes to the islands’ tax and health care
systems.” Bloom contends that the government has more
pressing matters.

Yet, according to a recent poll, the majority of the

islands’ residents support the proposal. Cab driver Ron
Douglas says he’d love the opportunity to work in
Alberta’s oil industry. However, he admits the primary
concern of many locals is that Canada’s rules are too
strict. “They go against the laid-back attitude of us
islanders.”
The following is a comment by a visitor to the website
page. Complete the comment by choosing the best
option to fill in each blank.

I have to admit, reading that Canada could potentially 6.

………… (A. enter into business with a Caribbean
Paradise B. forge new diplomatic ties with Turks
and Caicos C. incorporate a group of sunny
southern islands D. promote low-cost travel
throughout the Caribbean) made my day. To be
honest, however, I am not at all surprised that 7. …………
(A. Ewing remained largely silent on the matter
B. Goldring felt he has done all that he can C.
Bloom thought Ewing has better things to do D.
Douglas feared a Canadian job might be too hard).
Turks and Caicos officials have approached the Canadian
government before regarding the issue, and were
rejected each time. As Ewing insinuates, they likely 8.
………… (A. feel resentment toward B. desire
compensation from C. need an incentive from D.
want to avoid relations with) Canada now. I am,
however, shocked by the 9. ………… (A. arrogantly
overconfident Liberal Position B. evidently
guileful Turks and Caicos Premier C. highly
reluctant Turks and Caicos resident D. tersely
dismissive Conservative position). You’d think if
there was any financial gain to be had, they would be the
first on board. However, I do agree with Bloom's
sentiment that at present, it is perhaps 10. ………… (A.
too late to implement B. an urgent political
matter C. an unfeasible scheme D. too
burdensome for business).