Homework 1

Reading Test

Part 5

Directions: Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

26. The overseas reporter called the editor yesterday.

27. The largest e-commerce company has just held a major press conference.

28. The price lists are kept in the filing cabinet beside the photocopier.

29. The personnel director has informed department managers of the new hiring policies.

30. The offices are located on the fourth floor of the Piazza building.

31. Currently Ms. Alonso is revising the performance assessment plan for middle managers.

32. We need to purchase some new office furniture.

33. Mr. Kim worked as an accountant before launch his own company.

34. The top candidate will be offered an exciting and lucrative career position.

35. Ms. Lee is going to the post office to pick up a registered letter.

36. Janet Foster, who was formerly the president of the Riverside Corporation, has agreed to make the opening speech at the annual conference.

37. According to the latest news bulletin on KBCD radio, all traffic on the Pacoma Straits Bridge has been suspended due to gale-force winds.

Part 6

Directions: Four words or phrases are missing in the text. Choose the best answer to complete each empty space in the text.

Questions 38-41 refer to the following email.

38. Dear Colleagues,

I regret to inform you that, from November 1st, Pedro Esposito will be leaving his current position

39. as Area marketing manager for Northern Europe.

I know that this has not been an easy decision for him but he believes that this right moment.

40. for him to accept a new challenge in another field of activity. The two years that he has spent working with us have been extremely rewarding ones and we can all be very proud of the way our company has performed in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

41. Winning the health industry marketing award for the second time is a fitting tribute to both his leadership skills and to the quality of the team that worked with him.

David Haskoff will be taking over from Pedro at the end of this month and I would be very grateful if you could attend the informal meeting that I have organized on Wednesday October 20th which will give me the opportunity to introduce him to you all.

Yours sincerely,

Cameron Carson, CEO.

Part 7

Directions: Read the following texts and choose the one best answer to each question.

Questions 42-44 refer to the following advertisement.

42. What kind of business in Top Assets?

A An investment bank

B A loan

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