, [ [ , ] 2014 1 ‘ ] 2014 [ ] 2014 ’ ( / Listening Questions 32 through 34 refer to the following conversation with three speakers Woman A: Our new director has been here a month and I still haven’t spoken to him one-on-one Have either of you? Woman B: Actually, yes We met yesterday to discuss marketing strategies He had some fantastic ideas Woman A: Sounds like he made a big impact on you Man: On me, too He dropped by my team’s brainstorming session, and he’s really something What a surprise! Woman B: It was a relief, too Maybe morale will finally start improving around here Woman A: I sure hope so Well, now I really can’t wait to meet him! Man: You’ll get a chance soon And you won’t be disappointed! 32 What is the conversation mainly about? (A) Ideas for marketing tactics (B) A newcomer to the office (C) Plans to start a team (D) A decision to hire extra staff 33 Why does the man say, “What a surprise”? (A) He wanted more time to prepare (B) He was impressed (C) He needs more information (D) He felt confused 34 What the w omen imply about the office? (A) It has launched a new marketing campaign (B) It holds frequent morale-building events (C) It recently hired new employees (D) It includes several dissatisfied employees ( ) , ⓒ2 by Hackers Language Research I nst it ut e ) , [ [ ] 2014 , ‘ ] 2014 [ ] 2014 ’ ( / Listening Questions 35 through 37 refer to the following conversation and list Man: Franny, I’ve put together the schedule for our meetings on office safety, and you’re down to present this Friday That’s plenty of time for you to prepare, right? Woman: Normally, yes But two of my staff members are out sick all week Man: Oh, I didn’t know that Woman: Yeah, so the team’s been struggling just to keep up with our normal workload I haven’t even begun creating the fire drill slideshow yet Man: In that case, I’ll have you and Harriet swap presentation days I know she’s ready to go Woman: Great, Brandon That should work Day Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Presenter Franny Brandon Harriet Sean 35 What are the speakers mainly discussing? (A) The importance of office safety (B) The scheduling of a presentation (C) When to hold an office-wide meeting (D) Why the woman is behind in her work 36 What problem does the w oman mention? (A) She has an unusually heavy workload (B) She is too busy to meet with Harriet (C) She is currently short-staffed (D) She forgot her presentation topic 37 Look at the graphic When w ill the w oman give a presentation? (A) Friday (B) Monday (C) Tuesday (D) Wednesday ( ) , ⓒ2 by Hackers Language Research Institute ) , [ [ ] 2014 , ‘ ] 2014 [ ] 2014 ’ ( / Listening Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting ( Man) Everyone, please listen carefully to the new rule regarding work time In the past, the administration has been pretty flexible, allowing people to arrive a bit late in the mornings as long as they made up the time later I’ve talked with the managers and together we decided that we have to change this system There have been too many cases where people took advantage of the situation Look at it this way Since we want our company to be known for its reliability and consistency, it’s essential to develop those qualities in our staff So, beginning on Monday, employees will sign in to an online time-tracking program There’ll be an e-mail with further instructions about it 71 What is the main purpose of the talk? (A) To set a new working schedule (B) To explain how to use a program (C) To warn staff against being late (D) To announce a change of system 72 What does the man mean w hen he says, “Look at it this w ay”? (A) He will state a point of view (B) He hopes no one disagrees (C) He is giving driving directions (D) He wants people to pay attention 73 What are the listeners asked to do? (A) Respond to an e-mail (B) Begin using a program (C) Sign up for a service (D) Listen to a set of instructions ( ) , ⓒ2 by Hackers Language Research Institute ) , [ [ , ] 2014 1 ‘ ] 2014 [ ] 2014 ’ ( / Listening Questions 74 through 76 refer to the following talk and list ( Woman) Thank you for coming today to the launch of our reformulated perfume line We were inspired to change the way we make our fragrances, and to explain why, I’ll mention our company’s philosophy Sustainability is a key concept for us, so we have made all of our packaging 100% recyclable Also, we have never tested on animals, and now, unlike most major scents on the market, our products are completely free of animal-derived ingredients, like musk or honey We’re confident that our perfumes will remain beloved among perfume enthusiasts if you look in the catalogue you were given, we’ve listed our items in order of popularity, along with their prices, with our bestseller first Perfume Misty Orchard Full Moon Forest Heat Lightning Hidden Hearth Price $200 $150 $170 $230 74 What is the talk mainly about? (A) A reinvented product range (B) Preservative-free perfumes (C) A new marketing strategy (D) Popular scent ingredients 75 What does the speaker say about the company’s perfumes? (A) Their components have changed (B) They mimic smells from nature (C) They come in refillable bottles (D) Their precise formulation is a secret 76 Look at the graphic How much is the company’s most popular perfume? (A) $150 (B) $170 (C) $200 (D) $230 ( ) , ⓒ2 by Hackers Language Research Institute ) , [ [ ] 2014 , ‘ ] 2014 [ ] 2014 ’ ( / Reading Questions 131- 134 refer to the following memo To: Direct End department heads From: Jonathan Green, Chief information security officer Subject: Cyber security Good afternoon, As you are all aware, businesses like ours must work hard to -131. - our intellectual property I cannot emphasize enough that it is everyone’s responsibility to protect Direct End against potential cyber attacks While it is true that Direct End is -132. - with the finest defensive tools available, our company’s security depends on the cooperation of all personnel Essentially, our efforts will be meaningless if you, as senior management, not take the lead -133. -, I’d like you to carefully follow all of the computer security policies explained during our last meeting Your staff should see that you are a full and enthusiastic supporter of Direct Start’s security objectives -134. In next week’s meeting, we’ll discuss more in detail about this matter 131 (A) license (B) distribute (C) protect (D) enhance 132 (A) equipped (B) equip (C) equipping (D) equips 133 (A) In spite of this (B) Not to mention (C) With this in mind (D) As a case in point 134 (A) If you prefer, we can delay it to later in the week (B) Specifically, our antivirus software needs updating (C) We will take a break halfway through the meeting (D) That way, they will have an example to follow ( ) , ⓒ2 by Hackers Language Research Institute ) , [ , ] 2014 [ 1 ‘ ] 2014 [ ] 2014 ’ ( / Reading Questions 147- 149 refer to the following mobile message chain Reece Anderson Are you at the caterer’s yet? 3:35 Amy Goldman I’m on my way over there now 3:40 Reece Anderson OK, good The Leville branch just confirmed that they’re coming to the banquet 3:41 Amy Goldman So, we need to order more food? 3:41 Reece Anderson Yes, for approximately 50 extra people Also, let’s switch the dessert 3:43 Amy Goldman Do you have anything in mind? 3:47 Reece Anderson Something light Maybe a fruit salad 3:50 Amy Goldman No problem I saw something like that on the menu earlier 3:51 147 Why did Mr Anderson contact Ms Goldman? (A) To ask for her opinion about the dessert (B) To thank her for organizing the catering (C) To remind her of the catering budget (D) To inform her of changes for an event 148 What is suggested about the Leville branch? (A) Their attendance was confirmed at the last minute (B) About 50 of their employees will attend the event (C) Some of their staff members have dietary restrictions (D) It is the branch of the company with the most workers 149 At 3:51, w hat does Ms Goldman mean w hen she w rites, “No problem”? (A) She thinks the banquet’s schedule can be adjusted (B) She believes they can hire more waiters for an event (C) She is sure Mr Anderson’s request will be accommodated (D) She is confident of making it to her appointment on time ( ) , ⓒ2 by Hackers Language Research Institute ) , [ [ , ] 2014 1 ‘ ] 2014 [ ] 2014 ’ ( / Reading Questions 150- 153 refer to the following article Gardenville to Resurrect Jefferson Cinema Gardenville City Council members voted on Thursday to proceed with the restructuring and renovation of the old Jefferson Cinema on Jorgensen Street The structure, built in the late 1920s, has sat vacant since it shut down in the 1980s The opening of two multiplex theater complexes in Gardenville drove the one-screen cinema out of business Upon recommendation of the Gardenville Arts Council (GAC) and the Gardenville History Society, the city will invest a sum of $2.3 million in the building The updated facility will be used as a venue for live theatrical performances and will be renamed The Jefferson Playhouse Local theater group Flora-Lane Community Players will use the building for all its rehearsals and shows Likewise, the venue will also be a space for visiting acts, performers, and theatrical groups GAC President Marvin Lee said in a telephone interview “we are thrilled that the council approved the project unanimously -[1] - First, it will help preserve our local heritage and history, and it will also provide our community’s theater club with a more appropriate home.” -[2] - Flora-Lane Community Players currently practices and holds performances at the Carter Neighborhood Youth Center’s auditorium -[3] -.However, with a seating capacity of only 100 audience members, the group’s growingly popular shows require a larger venue -[4] - The project is scheduled to begin on June and will last for approximately four months 150 Why did council members decide to go ahead w ith the project? (A) They were suggested to so by two local organizations (B) They hope to create more town employment opportunities (C) They were asked by a theater group to provide a larger venue (D) They consider the youth center to be severely outdated 151 The w ord “drove” in paragraph 1, line 4, is closest in meaning to (A) transported (B) motivated (C) energized (D) forced ( ) , ⓒ2 by Hackers Language Research Institute ) , [ [ ] 2014 , ‘ ] 2014 [ ] 2014 ’ ( / 152 What is suggested about Flora- Lane Community Players? (A) It consists of more than 100 performers from the area (B) It has been attracting additional spectators of late (C) It will receive funding of $2.3 million from town officials (D) It made its debut on a stage at a community facility 153 I n w hich of the positions marked [ 1] , [ 2] , [ 3] and [ 4] does the follow ing sentence best belong? “This project w ill accomplish tw o important goals.” (A) [1] (B) [2] (C) [3] (D) [4] ( ) , ⓒ2 by Hackers Language Research Institute ) , [ [ ] 2014 , ‘ ] 2014 [ ] 2014 ’ ( / Reading Questions 186- 190 refer to the following notice, advertisement, and text message Have Something to Sell? Place a classified advertisement in The Newton Herald for great results! We have a circulation of 80 thousand This means that your ad will be seen by thousands of regional residents in our daily publication Not just that, but thousands more will see your classified ad online at www.newtonherald.com/classifieds Choose from two-day, one-week, or two-week rates We can also print a black-and-white photo for you at only $15 extra, or $20 for full color!* Check out our affordable rates: Duration days days 14 days Up to 25 w ords $24 $86 $152 Up to 50 w ords $42 $118 $221 Up to 100 w ords $73 $186 $316 *Ads longer than 100 words are eligible for a free full-color photo Call for rates Placing an ad is easy! Visit our Web site to write and pay for your advertisement, or call our service number at (509) 555-4938 And feel free to drop by our offices located at 78 Hearth Street in downtown Newton, and one of our helpful associates will help you come up with the perfect classified ad for your needs! FOR SALE: Six-year-old Warden Motors 300-D Pick-up truck Includes air-conditioning, stereo system, and mobile device attachment Tires are new, and vehicle is in excellent condition The truck has been repainted from its original black color to gray Asking $18,000 or best offer Send a text message to (509) 555-2893 for further details or to arrange a test-drive Photographs available on request Appointments can only be after 6:30 P.M on weekdays, as I will be at work + 5095552893 This is Steven Ang I saw your classified ad in The New ton Herald and am interested in your truck I s it still available? I f so, is a test- drive tomorrow possible? Hi, Steven My name is Norman O’Donnell Yes, it is still for sale I s tomorrow night at o’clock okay? I ’m at 383 Nova Crescent Perfect Need a truck for my landscaping company Yours sounds ideal Hope you’ll like it! I haven’t had many responses to the ad and don’t w ant to spend $73 for another one I f I like it, I can pay for it right aw ay by check or cash Thanks, and see you at five ( ) , ⓒ2 by Hackers Language Research Institute ) , [ [ , ] 2014 1 ‘ ] 2014 [ ] 2014 ’ ( / 186 What is NOT mentioned about The New ton Herald? (A) It is distributed to many local residents (B) It is printed on a daily basis (C) It publishes classified ads on the Internet (D) It will move its offices to the city center 187 How can clients find out about fees for advertisements over 100 w ords? (A) By dropping by an office on Hearth Street (B) By viewing the newspaper’s Web page (C) By dialing a service number (D) By sending a text message 188 What is suggested about Steven Ang? (A) He will test-drive a vehicle on the weekend (B) He would like to negotiate terms of payment (C) He has a regular subscription to a publication (D) He is unavailable for appointments in the morning 189 What is a characteristic of the vehicle being sold? (A) It will require some new tires (B) It used to be a different color (C) It comes with a mobile device (D) It has undergone significant repairs 190 What is indicated about Norman O’Donnell? (A) He was charged an extra fee by The Newton Herald (B) He has used a vehicle mostly for landscaping work (C) He paid to run an ad for a period of two days (D) He will wait to receive offers from other buyers ( ) , ⓒ2 by Hackers Language Research Institute 10 1 ) , [ [ ] 2014 , ‘ ] 2014 [ ] 2014 ’ ( / Reading Listening 32 B 131 C 33 B 132 A 34 D 133 C 35 B 134 D 36 C 147 D 37 C 148 B 71 D 149 C 72 A 150 A 73 B 151 D 74 A 152 B 75 A 153 A 76 C 186 D 187 C 188 A 189 B 190 C ( ) , ⓒ2 by Hackers Language Research Institute 11 1 )