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Madison Children Book Festival
Madison Square Park
May 5-7, 10 A.M.-5 P.M.

In conjunction with our local teachers" initiative to improve the percentage of fourth-grade students reading at or above grade level, we have assembled a team to plan a book festival for Madison City. We believe we"ve created an event that, while appealing to both adults and children, will promote literacy and encourage a life-long love of reading by bringing famous authors, publishers and illustrators together with the people of Madison City. Special guests this year include:
●Elizabeth Harris: movie star and author of Dinosaur Robot
●Sun-Hee Lee: author of Flower Castle
●Courtney Bell: author of Happy Land and other bed-time stories
●Daniel Foster: author of the Chronicle of the Airplanes from 1900s
The festival is free and open to public. For complete schedule of events, visit our web site, www. madisonbookfestival.com.

1. 
What is indicated about the book festival?

A It is held for two days.

B It is held at the Madison Elementary School Library.

C It is offered by invitation only.

D It is intended for children and adults.

2. 
Who most likely will discuss a historical topic?

A Elizabeth Harris

B Sun-Hee Lee

C Courtney Belt

D Daniel Foster

3. 
According to the e-mail, what does Mr. Collins want to do?

A Change the location of an event

B Reschedule a meeting with Ms. Park

C Purchase plane tickets to Seoul

D Visit a plant in Osaka

4. 
When were Mr. Collins and his staff originally scheduled to meet with Mr. Yoshinori?

A On July 3

B On July 4

C On July 5

D On July 6

The Lansing Art Society

Our Lansing Art Society membership programme offers an introduction to some of the most exciting artists and exhibitions in the region and beyond.
Member Benefits:
For an annual subscription of $50 ($25 for students), you will receive a range of benefits:
1. An ongoing program of evening and weekend events, to which you are invited to bring a guest, including:
●artists" talks
●studio visits
●curator-led exhibition tours
●private collection visits
●20% discounted tickets for guests
●talks on emerging trends in contemporary practice and collecting
2. Admission fees are waived to members for our associated local galleries and museums.
3. Discounts on courses, publications and other promotional offers and also receive special discounts on parking.
To join, visit the membership window next to our gift shop or download a membership application form from our web site at www.lansingartsociety.org.

5. 
What is the purpose of the advertisement?

A To introduce a new exhibition

B To announce a promotion

C To encourage membership

D To introduce new members

6. 
What kind of promotion is NOT offered?

A Discounts on parking

B Gift shop coupon

C Discounted tickets for guests

D Free admission to partner institutions

7. 
What is the purpose of the information?

A To announce the grand opening of the restaurant

B To describe the quality of the restaurant

C To promote the special events that will be held in the restaurant

D To summarize the business plan of the restaurant

8. 
What is NOT indicated in the information?

A The dining room has recently been renovated.

B The restaurant received an award.

C The desserts are heavy but inexpensive.

D The decoration is a bit outdated.

9. 
Who is Mr. Henderson?

A A food critic

B A head chef

C A restaurant owner

D A restaurant decorator

10. 
What is NOT true about the restaurant?

A It is located on the mountain.

B It opened 3 years ago.

C Its service earned the highest rating.

D The main menu is somewhat expensive.

Keep Your Chin Up!
By Charlie Adams

May 26, Vulcan City-More than a thousand summer job-seekers are expected to attend the sixth annual Vulcan City summer job fair to be held in the Vulcan City Convention Center. The fair is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow.
Last year, 1,500 job-seekers attended the fair, which is co-sponsored by local companies and Vulcan City Chamber of Commerce. Applicants expect to fill more than 500 seasonal job openings. About 80 employers will be represented at this year"s job fair. They will be searching for workers for Vulcan City"s tourism and hospitality industries.
Howard Barns will pack 40 resumes and put on a bright grey suit. He will go there and look for work at a job fair. Mr. Barns graduated from college last year, but he still cannot find a suitable job. Even so, he is optimistic. "I think I will meet a good employer tomorrow," said Mr. Barns, who lives in Vulcan City, "You know, I am young, and I don"t have to worry so much about my future. I think things will be better tomorrow."
The state"s unemployment rate, while still high at 6.5 percent as of March, is dropping and surveys show that confidence in the economy is growing. That"s right! Someone says "Worry is pulling tomorrow"s clouds over today"s sunshines." Keep your chin up!

11. 
What is NOT mentioned about the job fair?

A It will be held on May 27.

B It will last for 1 day.

C It takes place every year.

D It will be held in a Vulcan college.

12. 
How many companies are expected to participate in the job fair?

A 40

B 80

C 500

D 1,500

13. 
What is stated in the article?

A Vulcan City has many tourist hotels.

B Mr. Barns is one of the interviewers at the job fair.

C The state"s unemployment rate is decreasing.

D Many hospitals participate in the job fair.

Ryan Miller,
General Manager,
Lexington Computer, Inc.
Date: May 15th
Dear Mr. Miller,
It is with immense pleasure to congratulate you on the successful completion of 20 years in the company. We are going to give you a party this evening in the office. We hope that you will attend our small party for you to make this moment memorable for us.
I know it is hard to achieve such a thing for anyone, but it is your hard work dedication and passion that enabled you to achieve such a milestone. I hope that you will continue to achieve such milestones in future as well. You have been an inspiration to us.
I once again congratulate you on your achievement.
Sincerely,
Richard Henderson
Assistant Manager

14. 
What is one of the purposes of the letter?

A To congratulate Mr. Henderson for retiring

B To invite Mr. Miller to a celebration party

C To notify employees of Mr. Miller"s promotion

D To confirm Mr. Miller"s transfer request

15. 
In the letter the word "immense" in paragraph 1, line 1 is closest in meaning to

A immediate

B amount

C big

D immature

16. 
According to the letter, what is NOT indicated about Mr. Miller?

A He works at a computer company.

B He joined the company 20 years ago.

C He has been dedicated to his company.

D He is one of the founding members.

17. 
What is implied about Harrison Textile Company?

A It hired the Jacob Morgan Company to provide advice about its performance.

B It worked with the Jacob Morgan Company on its latest marketing campaign.

C It is a division of the Jacob Morgan Company.

D It is planning to merge with Jacob Morgan Company.

18. 
According to the e-mail, why might Harrison Textile Company change its web site?

A To add information about new equipment

B To allow customers to use service online

C To provide more links to other global companies

D To make it easier for customers to learn about its new products

19. 
What does Mr. Edwards ask the managers to do?

A Tell him when they can give their input to him

B Provide their assembly line workers with the copies of the report

C Take time to read the report thoroughly

D Find out why customers complained about outdated equipment

Jimmy Hill
Main Street 563
Austin, Texas 02534
Date: July 20
Dear Mr. Hill,
We are appreciative of your interest in our products. If you visit our Web site, you will see many favorable product reviews. I have enclosed our company catalog showing our entire line of products.
We designed the Top Everest line to be the most elegant luggage you can find anywhere in the world. Some of our customers want the luggage to be as compact and lightweight as possible, so we asked our designers to do just that. You simply cannot find a more compact and lightweight luggage than ours.
In addition, most of our customers want the luggage to be the toughest and most durable, so we chose the toughest and most durable materials for the Everest line and subjected our prototypes to the most severe and punishing torture tests we have ever devised. We had them run over by steamrollers. We also had trucks run over them. Only a few prototypes survived these grueling tests. We retrieved only those that survived the tests, finalized their design, and put them into production. You can count on our products. If you want to purchase our products in bulk, we will give you a 10% discount. I am sure your store will make more profits than ever. On July 25 I need to go on a business trip in Texas. I can drop by your store to meet with you and discuss our products in detail.
If we can be of further service, or if you need to get more information, please call us at 356-589-6987 at any time. We value your business and want to help any way we can.
Robin Miller
Top Everest

20. 
What does Mr. Hill sell in his store?

A Steamrollers

B Vehicles

C Baggage

D Catalogs

21. 
What is NOT mentioned as an advantage of the product?

A It is durable.

B It is not heavy.

C It is elegantly designed.

D It can be purchased exclusively in Texas.

22. 
How can Mr. Hill receive a price reduction?

A He should order before July 25.

B He should place an order online.

C He should purchase a large quantity of the products.

D He should visit Mr. Miller"s office personally.

23. 
When will Mr. Miller probably meet Mr. Hill?

A On July 20

B On July 21

C On July 24

D On July 25

MTB AUTO SALES, LTD.
OFFICE MEMO

Dear all employees,
Presentation skills and public speaking skills are very useful in many aspects of work. Effective presentations and public speaking skills are important in business, sales and selling, training. Presentations and public speaking skills are not limited to certain special people-anyone can give a good presentation, or perform public speaking to a professional and impressive standard. Like most things, it simply takes a little preparation and practice.
With this in mind, we will be holding a workshop titled "Improving Presentation Skills." The workshop will be facilitated by Phillip Moore, a professor at Ellington University. Mr. Moore will show how techniques commonly used by famous speakers can enhance communication strategies in the boardroom, at client sites, and at professional conferences.
The workshop attendees will also learn about the formats and purposes of presentations; for example, oral, multimedia (using various media-visuals, audio, etc), Power Point presentations, short impromptu presentations, long planned presentations, and more.
The workshop will be held on Friday, March 15, from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 RM. in the conference room 1020 (the 10th floor) at the large conference center next to the Empire Hotel. To register, call extension 698 and leave a voice mail with your name and employee number. Only the first fifteen employees who call will be offered a place, so act quickly if your are interested.
Victoria Adams
Human Resources Manager

24. 
What will workshop participants most likely learn?

A How to communicate effectively by e-mail

B How to improve relationships with clients

C How to strengthen public speaking skills

D How to audition for roles in theatrical productions

25. 
Where will the workshop probably take place?

A At a community center

B At a hotel

C At a university

D At a convention center

26. 
What does the memo imply about the workshop?

A It is the first in a series of planned workshops.

B It will probably be filled to capacity.

C It has been rescheduled from an earlier date.

D It will be led by two professors.

27. 
In the memo the word "impromptu" in paragraph 3, line 3 is closest in meaning to

A important

B detailed

C unprepared

D deliberate

28. 
How can employees sign up for the event?

A By filling out the application form

B By visiting the conference center

C By faxing the registration form to Ms. Adams

D By leaving a voice message

29. 
What is the purpose of the first e-mail?

A To notify Mr. Russel of some schedule change

B To propose edits to a travel guidebook

C To make a hotel arrangement

D To provide a timetable

30. 
What is indicated about Mr. Russel?

A He is collaborating on a project.

B He is purchasing a travel guide book.

C He is drafting a research proposal.

D He is attending a book fair.

31. 
When is Mr. Russel expected to leave West Town station?

A At 3:00 P.M.

B At 4:00 RM.

C At 4:30 RM.

D At 6:10 RM.

32. 
Who canceled a meeting with Mr. Russel?

A Thomas Wood

B Scott West

C Hank Willis

D George Hoffman

33. 
According to the second e-mail, what does Mr. Price want to discuss with Mr. Russel?

A The royalty of a book

B Travel attractions

C Travel arrangements

D The findings of a study

34. 
What is the purpose of the first e-mail?

A To ask Mr. Johnson to attend a book fair

B To explain a proposed project

C To notify Mr. Johnson of a changed deadline

D To confirm receipt of a payment

35. 
What is suggested about Business World Monthly?

A It pays its writers on a monthly basis.

B It holds an annual book fair for its readers.

C It has published several reviews written by Mr. Johnson.

D Its subscribers increased from the beginning of January.

36. 
What is implied about the deadline?

A It marks the end of Mr. Johnson"s subscription.

B Mr. Richardson plans to extend it to February 2nd.

C It passed 5 days ago.

D It cannot be changed.

37. 
What is mentioned about Mr. Wu?

A He is one of the employees at Business World Monthly.

B He has written articles concisely and precisely.

C He is one of Mr. Johnson"s acquaintances.

D He will receive his payment within 3 days.

38. 
What will Mr. Johnson receive in the near future?

A A copy of Mr. Wu"s book

B A business contract

C A contact number of Mr. Wu

D A writing sample

The Jasper Consulting Company Announces Open Staff Positions

Recently we have unexpected vacant positions within our company. Before we advertise these openings in the newspaper and on our Web site, the management has decided to offer our employees the opportunities to apply for these positions first. If any of our employees are interested in these positions, contact Austin Parker aparker@jasperconsulting.com.
● Event Coordinators
Corporate event coordinators organize and negotiate all aspects of events on behalf of the company including pricing, location, vendors and maintaining budgets for the event. A degree in Business Administration or Hospitality is required as well as five years of experience in event planning.
● Junior Accountant
A college degree in accounting is a prerequisite for this position. Other desirable attributes include mathematical aptitude and analytical ability. Duties and responsibilities include posting journal entries, updating financial statements, preparing monthly financial reports, calculating payroll taxes. Must have a degree in Finance or Accounting.
● Assistant Publicist
The Assistant Publicist will be asked to perform secretarial work, such as drafting press releases, making phone calls, confirming appointments, researching, etc. Candidates must have a degree and at least two years of experience in Communications or Public Relations.
● Web Manager
Develop and maintain our company"s Web site. Must be creative and independently motivated. Relevant experience is a necessary prerequisite; formal training is preferred.

39. 
For whom is the announcement most likely intended?

A People attending an event

B Employees of a consulting company

C Recruiters from employment agency

D Students seeking for internship

40. 
What position may be open to people without a specified education?

A Event coordination

B Junior accountant

C Assistant publicist

D Web manager

41. 
What is indicated about the Jasper Consulting Company?

A It distributes a monthly publication.

B It hosts company events three times a year.

C Its Web site is recently established.

D It is creating four new positions.

42. 
What qualification might prevent Ms. Owens from obtaining the job she wants to have?

A Her educational background

B Her relevant experience

C Her personal characteristic

D Her residence area

43. 
What is suggested about Ms. Owens?

A She is applying for a sales job.

B She lives near Mr. Parker"s office.

C She is expecting to attend job fair.

D She is currently a sales manager.

44. 
What is suggested about Women"s Oasis?

A They have opened a new branch office.

B All products in the store are on sale.

C They will continue the sale until next month.

D They offer various discount rates for their items.

45. 
Why is Ms. Ross sending an e-mail?

A She received defective products.

B The store sent a wrong item.

C The bill was charged incorrectly.

D The delivery arrived too late.

46. 
In the e-mail, the word "conditions" in paragraph 2, line 4, is closest in meaning to

A premiums

B complaints

C terms

D modifications

47. 
When did Ms. Ross try to report the problem to the customer service department?

A On January 10

B On January 20

C On January 24

D On January 25

48. 
How much of additional discount should Ms. Ross receive for the suits she purchased?

A 5 percent

B 10 percent

C 15 percent

D 20 percent