English Skills Test – Part 7

Questions 27-28 refer to the following email.

To: Daniel

From: Professor Carri

Date: July 12th

Re: Summer Assignment

Dear Daniel,

Hello, Daniel. I’ve been out of town for a week and noticed that you sent me an e-mail regarding the summer assignment. I don’t have access to my work e-mail account at home. I hope this e-mail is not too late to answer your questions about the assignment. Well, the first thing you probably want to do is to read the materials I posted on the school website. That should answer most of your questions. If you’re still having a problem after reviewing the materials, feel free to e-mail me again. I’ll be more than happy to answer your questions.

Best Wishes,

Professor Carri

Question 27: What is the purpose of this e-mail?

Questions 27-28 refer to the following email.

To: Daniel

From: Professor Carri

Date: July 12th

Re: Summer Assignment

Dear Daniel,

Hello, Daniel. I’ve been out of town for a week and noticed that you sent me an e-mail regarding the summer assignment. I don’t have access to my work e-mail account at home. I hope this e-mail is not too late to answer your questions about the assignment. Well, the first thing you probably want to do is to read the materials I posted on the school website. That should answer most of your questions. If you’re still having a problem after reviewing the materials, feel free to e-mail me again. I’ll be more than happy to answer your questions.

Best Wishes,

Professor Carri

Question 28:  Why was the professor NOT able to reply?

Questions 29-31 refer to the following advertisement.

Miamian Magazine

Content

Pg.4 New local businesses

Pg.8 Damage from Hurricane Kane

Pg.14 Court case of the week by Judge Shean

• The chosen case of the week by Judge Shean portrays a thorough description of the case and the appropriate legal decisions for it.

Pg.18 What’s going on in the mayor’s office?

• An interview with the mayor gives an idea of the mayor’s view on the future of Miami.

Pg.23 Parts of Miami call for help from local neighborhoods

Pg.25 Jobs available in Miami

• Updated job market data in Miami!
• An opportunity for you to get back to work

Question 29:  What kind of magazine is posted above?

Questions 29-31 refer to the following advertisement.

Miamian Magazine

Content

Pg.4 New local businesses

Pg.8 Damage from Hurricane Kane

Pg.14 Court case of the week by Judge Shean

• The chosen case of the week by Judge Shean portrays a thorough description of the case and the appropriate legal decisions for it.

Pg.18 What’s going on in the mayor’s office?

• An interview with the mayor gives an idea of the mayor’s view on the future of Miami.

Pg.23 Parts of Miami call for help from local neighborhoods

Pg.25 Jobs available in Miami

• Updated job market data in Miami!
• An opportunity for you to get back to work

Question 30:  What is NOT a section of the magazine?

Questions 29-31 refer to the following advertisement.

Miamian Magazine

Content

Pg.4 New local businesses

Pg.8 Damage from Hurricane Kane

Pg.14 Court case of the week by Judge Shean

• The chosen case of the week by Judge Shean portrays a thorough description of the case and the appropriate legal decisions for it.

Pg.18 What’s going on in the mayor’s office?

• An interview with the mayor gives an idea of the mayor’s view on the future of Miami.

Pg.23 Parts of Miami call for help from local neighborhoods

Pg.25 Jobs available in Miami

• Updated job market data in Miami!
• An opportunity for you to get back to work

Question 31:  What is true about Miami?

Questions 32-34 refer to the following notice.

Financial Solutions for Everyone

Author: Justin Marshall

Reviewed by: Christine Petrelli

As the title of the book suggests, readers can expect financial solutions that work for anyone and in any situation. However, after reviewing the book, it is clear that the author in fact talks .about his personal financial success rather than case by case solutions. In other words, the purpose of this book is not to provide readers with true financial advice but to admire his own financial prosperity through a series of very fortunate financial opportunities and not a strategic approach to financial problems. If readers fail to keep in mind that the circumstances surrounding the author at the time of his financial success were mere luck and something that does not apply to everyone, they will be misled.

Question 32:  What is the tone of the reviewer?

Questions 32-34 refer to the following notice.

Financial Solutions for Everyone

Author: Justin Marshall

Reviewed by: Christine Petrelli

As the title of the book suggests, readers can expect financial solutions that work for anyone and in any situation. However, after reviewing the book, it is clear that the author in fact talks .about his personal financial success rather than case by case solutions. In other words, the purpose of this book is not to provide readers with true financial advice but to admire his own financial prosperity through a series of very fortunate financial opportunities and not a strategic approach to financial problems. If readers fail to keep in mind that the circumstances surrounding the author at the time of his financial success were mere luck and something that does not apply to everyone, they will be misled.

Question 33: According to the book review, what does the book consist of?

Questions 32-34 refer to the following notice.

Financial Solutions for Everyone

Author: Justin Marshall

Reviewed by: Christine Petrelli

As the title of the book suggests, readers can expect financial solutions that work for anyone and in any situation. However, after reviewing the book, it is clear that the author in fact talks .about his personal financial success rather than case by case solutions. In other words, the purpose of this book is not to provide readers with true financial advice but to admire his own financial prosperity through a series of very fortunate financial opportunities and not a strategic approach to financial problems. If readers fail to keep in mind that the circumstances surrounding the author at the time of his financial success were mere luck and something that does not apply to everyone, they will be misled.

Question 34:  What does the review suggest that readers do?

Questions 35-38 refer to the following e-mail.

Dear Margaret,

I wish this letter could have been more cheerful, but I must tell you that Mrs. Stewart passed away last night at 10:32 PM. Although she fought her breast cancer bravely and was in some pain for a while, she passed away peacefully while sleeping. I know she was a special person to you as much as she was to me. We all are truly sad for our loss, but I believe we should organize an appropriate funeral for her.

The funeral is scheduled to be on March 5th, two days from today, at St. Paul’s church. The funeral will be presided over by Reverend John Smith. Jessica will give a short speech on Mrs. Stewart’s life and her influence on other people after the Reverend. After the funeral, everyone is asked to come to a gathering at the Shorby Club at 7:00 PM. There will be food and drinks provided by the Stewart family.

I hope you can make it to the funeral and also attend the gathering after the funeral. Your presence would be very meaningful to the Stewart family. I hope to see you at the funeral.

Take care.

Sincerely,

Melinda Stewart

Question 35:  What is the purpose of the letter?

Questions 35-38 refer to the following e-mail.

Dear Margaret,

I wish this letter could have been more cheerful, but I must tell you that Mrs. Stewart passed away last night at 10:32 PM. Although she fought her breast cancer bravely and was in some pain for a while, she passed away peacefully while sleeping. I know she was a special person to you as much as she was to me. We all are truly sad for our loss, but I believe we should organize an appropriate funeral for her.

The funeral is scheduled to be on March 5th, two days from today, at St. Paul’s church. The funeral will be presided over by Reverend John Smith. Jessica will give a short speech on Mrs. Stewart’s life and her influence on other people after the Reverend. After the funeral, everyone is asked to come to a gathering at the Shorby Club at 7:00 PM. There will be food and drinks provided by the Stewart family.

I hope you can make it to the funeral and also attend the gathering after the funeral. Your presence would be very meaningful to the Stewart family. I hope to see you at the funeral.

Take care.

Sincerely,

Melinda Stewart

Question 36: Who will be leading the funeral?

Questions 35-38 refer to the following e-mail.

Dear Margaret,

I wish this letter could have been more cheerful, but I must tell you that Mrs. Stewart passed away last night at 10:32 PM. Although she fought her breast cancer bravely and was in some pain for a while, she passed away peacefully while sleeping. I know she was a special person to you as much as she was to me. We all are truly sad for our loss, but I believe we should organize an appropriate funeral for her.

The funeral is scheduled to be on March 5th, two days from today, at St. Paul’s church. The funeral will be presided over by Reverend John Smith. Jessica will give a short speech on Mrs. Stewart’s life and her influence on other people after the Reverend. After the funeral, everyone is asked to come to a gathering at the Shorby Club at 7:00 PM. There will be food and drinks provided by the Stewart family.

I hope you can make it to the funeral and also attend the gathering after the funeral. Your presence would be very meaningful to the Stewart family. I hope to see you at the funeral.

Take care.

Sincerely,

Melinda Stewart

Question 37:  What is true about Mrs. Stewart?

Questions 35-38 refer to the following e-mail.

Dear Margaret,

I wish this letter could have been more cheerful, but I must tell you that Mrs. Stewart passed away last night at 10:32 PM. Although she fought her breast cancer bravely and was in some pain for a while, she passed away peacefully while sleeping. I know she was a special person to you as much as she was to me. We all are truly sad for our loss, but I believe we should organize an appropriate funeral for her.

The funeral is scheduled to be on March 5th, two days from today, at St. Paul’s church. The funeral will be presided over by Reverend John Smith. Jessica will give a short speech on Mrs. Stewart’s life and her influence on other people after the Reverend. After the funeral, everyone is asked to come to a gathering at the Shorby Club at 7:00 PM. There will be food and drinks provided by the Stewart family.

I hope you can make it to the funeral and also attend the gathering after the funeral. Your presence would be very meaningful to the Stewart family. I hope to see you at the funeral.

Take care.

Sincerely,

Melinda Stewart

Question 38: What is suggested about the funeral?

Questions 39-43 refer to the following letter.

To: Hoyeon

From: Elizabeth Stiles

Dear Hoyeon,

I’m leaving this note because you were away when I visited your house. I’ve noticed that you signed up for my English class on weekends. I stopped by today because I wanted to talk about the class schedule. I see that you requested the class from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Unfortunately, that class is no longer available.

What we can do is that we can move your class to either a later time on the same day or at the same time on a different day. Is there any particular reason that you want to study on the weekend? Actually, weekdays work better for me. If you don’t have a problem moving your class to a weekday, that would be great for me. If not, we can figure something else out.

I will be out of town for three days from next Monday. I know we still have two weeks until your classes are scheduled to start, but I’d like to figure this out before I leave on vacation. I also have some materials that I’d like you to go over before class starts. Please let me know when is a good time to meet.

I’m really looking forward to teaching you. I’m sure you’ll perform well and that your English will improve tremendously! I’ll do my best to help you.

Take care!

Elizabeth

Question 39:  What is the purpose of this note?

Questions 39-43 refer to the following letter.

To: Hoyeon

From: Elizabeth Stiles

Dear Hoyeon,

I’m leaving this note because you were away when I visited your house. I’ve noticed that you signed up for my English class on weekends. I stopped by today because I wanted to talk about the class schedule. I see that you requested the class from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Unfortunately, that class is no longer available.

What we can do is that we can move your class to either a later time on the same day or at the same time on a different day. Is there any particular reason that you want to study on the weekend? Actually, weekdays work better for me. If you don’t have a problem moving your class to a weekday, that would be great for me. If not, we can figure something else out.

I will be out of town for three days from next Monday. I know we still have two weeks until your classes are scheduled to start, but I’d like to figure this out before I leave on vacation. I also have some materials that I’d like you to go over before class starts. Please let me know when is a good time to meet.

I’m really looking forward to teaching you. I’m sure you’ll perform well and that your English will improve tremendously! I’ll do my best to help you.

Take care!

Elizabeth

Question 40: What is NOT mentioned in the note?

Questions 39-43 refer to the following letter.

To: Hoyeon

From: Elizabeth Stiles

Dear Hoyeon,

I’m leaving this note because you were away when I visited your house. I’ve noticed that you signed up for my English class on weekends. I stopped by today because I wanted to talk about the class schedule. I see that you requested the class from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Unfortunately, that class is no longer available.

What we can do is that we can move your class to either a later time on the same day or at the same time on a different day. Is there any particular reason that you want to study on the weekend? Actually, weekdays work better for me. If you don’t have a problem moving your class to a weekday, that would be great for me. If not, we can figure something else out.

I will be out of town for three days from next Monday. I know we still have two weeks until your classes are scheduled to start, but I’d like to figure this out before I leave on vacation. I also have some materials that I’d like you to go over before class starts. Please let me know when is a good time to meet.

I’m really looking forward to teaching you. I’m sure you’ll perform well and that your English will improve tremendously! I’ll do my best to help you.

Take care!

Elizabeth

Question 41: Which of the following is NOT true about Elizabeth?

Questions 44 – 48 refer to the following promotion and e-mail.

To: genevapublictransportation@pubtrans.com 

From: john.wilson@emailservice.com

Subject: Compensation for damages on the night of the 10th

To whom it may concern,

This e-mail is to attach an official written claim regarding the accident that occurred on the night of the 10th of September. Just as we have agreed, I have attached an estimate of the cost of repairs based on AVIS Maintenance Shop’s examination results.

To remind you, I was heading back towards my place after work that night and when passing through the intersection at Park and Madison, a bus ran a red light and crashed into my car, a Rexur SE 750, knocking my bumper off and smashing the driver’s side window.

I would also like you to reimburse me for my medical expenses and all transportation expenses until my vehicle is repaired. To this end, I am also attaching all medical receipts and the approximate transportation expenses.

Thank you,

John Wilson

————————————————————————————————————————-

AVIS Maintenance Shop:

Detailed estimated cost of repairing REXUR SE 750 #242 Henry Avenue, Geneva, Switzerland 1401-1923 E-mail: maintenance@avis.com

Pro Forma (Estimate) Statement

September 1 2th

Subject: 5 PAX Vehicle, Rexur SE 750

Items to be repaired: Vehicle bumper, driver’s side window, and general inspection (to identify any further potential damage)

Detailed estimated repairs cost: € 2,300

*Bumper replacing cost:€ 1,200 I Window: €900 I General Inspection:€ 200

Question 48: In the e-mail, the word “reimburse” in paragraph 3, line 1 is closest in meaning to?

Questions 49 – 53 refer to the following letter and information.

Eco Brother Class “A” Paper Company

Minimum Input – Maximum Output is What You Strive For, Small Change-Big Enjoyment is What We Strive to Offer YOU!

I bet you that you have experienced a frustrating situation due to paper jamming whether you are at home or at the office. Anyone who has a printer must have experienced something like this at least once! Most people think that paper jamming occurs because of the printer. However, more often than not it’s the quality of the paper that triggers the jamming.

Try out our product and you will be thoroughly satisfied. With 30 years of manufacturing experience and the passion to satisfy customers, EcoBrothers Paper Manufacturing Company has finally developed a distinguished type of paper that will never be the cause of the jamming. Furthermore, the company has added a chemical ingredient that controls the typical smell of recycled paper. Thus, it will be as fresh as newly processed paper!

For more information about our company and our products, please feel free to visit our website at www.ecobrotherspaper.com, call our customer service at 212-230-9812, or e-mail us at customer.service@ecobrothers.com

———————————————-

To: customer .service@ecobrothers.com

From: ryan.law@consulting.com

Subject: Product purchase order

To whom it may concern,

After thoroughly reviewing your new product, I’ve decided I would like to carry it at my office supplies retail store. I have had numerous customers complaining about paper jamming and it appears to me that your product will satisfy the needs of my customers. However, the price terms that your company is asking are a little high for me. It would be much appreciated if you could lower the price a little bit.

If you are interested in discussing this further, please contact me via this e-mail address or call me at 248-2841.

I am looking forward to doing business with you!

Ryan Law

Owner, Bravo Office Supplies Shop

Question 49: What is the purpose of the advertisement?

Questions 49 – 53 refer to the following letter and information.

Eco Brother Class “A” Paper Company

Minimum Input – Maximum Output is What You Strive For, Small Change-Big Enjoyment is What We Strive to Offer YOU!

I bet you that you have experienced a frustrating situation due to paper jamming whether you are at home or at the office. Anyone who has a printer must have experienced something like this at least once! Most people think that paper jamming occurs because of the printer. However, more often than not it’s the quality of the paper that triggers the jamming.

Try out our product and you will be thoroughly satisfied. With 30 years of manufacturing experience and the passion to satisfy customers, EcoBrothers Paper Manufacturing Company has finally developed a distinguished type of paper that will never be the cause of the jamming. Furthermore, the company has added a chemical ingredient that controls the typical smell of recycled paper. Thus, it will be as fresh as newly processed paper!

For more information about our company and our products, please feel free to visit our website at www.ecobrotherspaper.com, call our customer service at 212-230-9812, or e-mail us at customer.service@ecobrothers.com

———————————————-

To: customer .service@ecobrothers.com

From: ryan.law@consulting.com

Subject: Product purchase order

To whom it may concern,

After thoroughly reviewing your new product, I’ve decided I would like to carry it at my office supplies retail store. I have had numerous customers complaining about paper jamming and it appears to me that your product will satisfy the needs of my customers. However, the price terms that your company is asking are a little high for me. It would be much appreciated if you could lower the price a little bit.

If you are interested in discussing this further, please contact me via this e-mail address or call me at 248-2841.

I am looking forward to doing business with you!

Ryan Law

Owner, Bravo Office Supplies Shop

Question 50: In the advertisement, the word “triggers” in paragraph 1, line 5 is closest in meaning to?

Questions 49 – 53 refer to the following letter and information.

Eco Brother Class “A” Paper Company

Minimum Input – Maximum Output is What You Strive For, Small Change-Big Enjoyment is What We Strive to Offer YOU!

I bet you that you have experienced a frustrating situation due to paper jamming whether you are at home or at the office. Anyone who has a printer must have experienced something like this at least once! Most people think that paper jamming occurs because of the printer. However, more often than not it’s the quality of the paper that triggers the jamming.

Try out our product and you will be thoroughly satisfied. With 30 years of manufacturing experience and the passion to satisfy customers, EcoBrothers Paper Manufacturing Company has finally developed a distinguished type of paper that will never be the cause of the jamming. Furthermore, the company has added a chemical ingredient that controls the typical smell of recycled paper. Thus, it will be as fresh as newly processed paper!

For more information about our company and our products, please feel free to visit our website at www.ecobrotherspaper.com, call our customer service at 212-230-9812, or e-mail us at customer.service@ecobrothers.com

———————————————-

To: customer .service@ecobrothers.com

From: ryan.law@consulting.com

Subject: Product purchase order

To whom it may concern,

After thoroughly reviewing your new product, I’ve decided I would like to carry it at my office supplies retail store. I have had numerous customers complaining about paper jamming and it appears to me that your product will satisfy the needs of my customers. However, the price terms that your company is asking are a little high for me. It would be much appreciated if you could lower the price a little bit.

If you are interested in discussing this further, please contact me via this e-mail address or call me at 248-2841.

I am looking forward to doing business with you!

Ryan Law

Owner, Bravo Office Supplies Shop

Question 51: What can be inferred about the EcoBrothers Paper Manufacturing Company?

Questions 49 – 53 refer to the following letter and information.

Eco Brother Class “A” Paper Company

Minimum Input – Maximum Output is What You Strive For, Small Change-Big Enjoyment is What We Strive to Offer YOU!

I bet you that you have experienced a frustrating situation due to paper jamming whether you are at home or at the office. Anyone who has a printer must have experienced something like this at least once! Most people think that paper jamming occurs because of the printer. However, more often than not it’s the quality of the paper that triggers the jamming.

Try out our product and you will be thoroughly satisfied. With 30 years of manufacturing experience and the passion to satisfy customers, EcoBrothers Paper Manufacturing Company has finally developed a distinguished type of paper that will never be the cause of the jamming. Furthermore, the company has added a chemical ingredient that controls the typical smell of recycled paper. Thus, it will be as fresh as newly processed paper!

For more information about our company and our products, please feel free to visit our website at www.ecobrotherspaper.com, call our customer service at 212-230-9812, or e-mail us at customer.service@ecobrothers.com

———————————————-

To: customer .service@ecobrothers.com

From: ryan.law@consulting.com

Subject: Product purchase order

To whom it may concern,

After thoroughly reviewing your new product, I’ve decided I would like to carry it at my office supplies retail store. I have had numerous customers complaining about paper jamming and it appears to me that your product will satisfy the needs of my customers. However, the price terms that your company is asking are a little high for me. It would be much appreciated if you could lower the price a little bit.

If you are interested in discussing this further, please contact me via this e-mail address or call me at 248-2841.

I am looking forward to doing business with you!

Ryan Law

Owner, Bravo Office Supplies Shop

Question 52: What is the intention of the e-mail sent by Mr. Ryan Law?

Questions 49 – 53 refer to the following letter and information.

Eco Brother Class “A” Paper Company

Minimum Input – Maximum Output is What You Strive For, Small Change-Big Enjoyment is What We Strive to Offer YOU!

I bet you that you have experienced a frustrating situation due to paper jamming whether you are at home or at the office. Anyone who has a printer must have experienced something like this at least once! Most people think that paper jamming occurs because of the printer. However, more often than not it’s the quality of the paper that triggers the jamming.

Try out our product and you will be thoroughly satisfied. With 30 years of manufacturing experience and the passion to satisfy customers, EcoBrothers Paper Manufacturing Company has finally developed a distinguished type of paper that will never be the cause of the jamming. Furthermore, the company has added a chemical ingredient that controls the typical smell of recycled paper. Thus, it will be as fresh as newly processed paper!

For more information about our company and our products, please feel free to visit our website at www.ecobrotherspaper.com, call our customer service at 212-230-9812, or e-mail us at customer.service@ecobrothers.com

———————————————-

To: customer .service@ecobrothers.com

From: ryan.law@consulting.com

Subject: Product purchase order

To whom it may concern,

After thoroughly reviewing your new product, I’ve decided I would like to carry it at my office supplies retail store. I have had numerous customers complaining about paper jamming and it appears to me that your product will satisfy the needs of my customers. However, the price terms that your company is asking are a little high for me. It would be much appreciated if you could lower the price a little bit.

If you are interested in discussing this further, please contact me via this e-mail address or call me at 248-2841.

I am looking forward to doing business with you!

Ryan Law

Owner, Bravo Office Supplies Shop

Question 53: Which of the following does Mr. Ryan like most?