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SECTION B SKIMMING AND SCANNING
In this section there are seven passages with a total of ten multiple-choice questions. Skim or scan them as required and then select your answers to the questions.
TEXT E
First read the following question. 81. This is a letter of _____. A. inquiry B. complaint C. explanation D. ntroduction
Now read Text E quickly and select your answer. Dear Sir, I am writing to you concerning the Bernster Special 150 SL that I bought from you two weeks ago. The car has now developed the following faults: 1. The steering wheel is loose. 2. The hand brake does not work. 3. Oil is leaking from the engine. 4. The drivers door does not close properly. Will you please telephone me and we can arrange for you to collect the car. Unless you can put the car in perfect working order, I am afraid I shall report your company to the Consumers Association. Yours faithfully, Tony Lockwood
81. This is a letter of _____.
A) inquiry
B) complaint
C) explanation
D) introduction
TEXT F First read the following question.
82. The passage is mainly about _____. A. Christmas sales B. retailing business C. Internet population D. online shopping
Now read Text F quickly and select your answer. Online shopping has become a major force in retailing this year with more than US 1 billion in Christmas season sales, industry analysts say. The figure for the holiday tops the total for Internet shopping in all of 1996. Online shopping for the holiday season remained just a drop in the ocean of the estimated US 450 billion spent by US consumers. But the figure is growing rapidly. International Data Corporation, a market research group, predicts the World Wide Web population will reach almost 100 million by 1998 and that online commerce will grow to more than US 20 billion.
82. The passage is mainly about _____.
A) Christmas sales
B) retailing business
C) Internet population
D) online shopping
TEXT G First read the following question.
83. The passage discusses the aim of _____.
A. the organization B. blood centers in the USA C. FDA new rules D. AIDS prevention
Now read Text G quickly and select your answer. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking steps to protect the countrys blood supply. People give blood to the centers, where it is kept until it is needed for medical purposes. The FDA has provided new rules for the blood centers. The government agency says new rules are designed to improve the blood supply system. The new rules call for blood centers to develop more ways to make sure their work is done correctly. These rules are another way to help keep the blood supply pure. A leading concern is that someone with AIDS virus might give blood to a blood center. For this reason, there are tests to find out if blood contains viruses that cause AIDS and other diseases.
83. The passage discusses the aim of _____.
A) the organization
B) blood centers in the USA
C) FDA new rules
D) AIDS prevention
TEXT H
First read the following question.
84. The passage advertises overseas _____. A. jobs B. studies C. travels D. aid Now read Text H quickly and select your answer. NEW HORIZONS Are you looking for something interesting to do? Then why not work abroad for a year or two? We have jobs in most parts of the world —— including Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia. We have jobs for teachers, doctors, nurses, engineers, car mechanics and many others. Why not see the world? We cannot offer you very much money, but the work is interesting. You can learn another language and work with people, too. For more information write to us at: NEW HORIZONS JOB CENTER, 110 Spring Gardens, London SW1 7BC Please send your personal information (date of birth, educational qualifications, interests, experiences, etc.)
84. The passage advertises overseas _____.
A) jobs
B) studies
C) travels
D) aid
TEXT I
First read the following questions.
85. Which number would you dial for home nursing? A. 0734-442456 B. 0734-442675 C. 08675-559478 D. 08675-564499 86. Blood donors are advised to contact _____. A. Berkshire country office B. St. John ambulance C. John Radcliffe Hospital D. Royal Berkshire Hospital
Now read Text I quickly and select your answers. HEALTH AMBULANCE SERVICE In all Emergencies Dial 999. St John Ambulance: Berkshire Country Office-St John Center Church Rd, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4QN. 0734-442456. For details of first aid at work unit contact 0734-442675. Oxfordshire-St John House High St, Kidlington, Oxford, OX5 2DN. 08675-559478: Association; 08675-564499: Brigade, ambulance, home nursing, loan of medical equipment and first aid at work unit. BLOOD DONORS For information contact Oxford Regional Blood Transfusion Service: John Radcliffe Hospital Headley Way, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU. 0865-642831. HOSPITALS Royal Berkshire Hospital: London Rd, Reading, RG1 5AN. 0734-875111. (Accident and emergency patients to South Wing).
85. Which number would you dial for home nursing?
A) 0734-442456
B) 0734-442675
C) 08675-559478
D) 08675-564499
86. Blood donors are advised to contact _____.
A) Berkshire country office
B) St. John ambulance
C) John Radcliffe Hospital
D) Royal Berkshire Hospital
TEXT J
First read the following questions.
87. If you leave for Hong Kong on March 16th, you pay _____. A. 799 B. 849 C. 829 D. 969 88. What is NOT included in the price? A. Local dept tax. B. Return flights. C. Transfers. D. Accommodation.
Now read Text J quickly and select your answers. SPECIAL OFFER from 799 HONG KONG Enjoy 5 nights in Hong Kong from 799 New World Harbor View: Superior 1st class hotel in good location on Hong Kong Island. Superb swimming pool, tennis courts, restaurants, bars. Rooms with harbor view and air-conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities, minibar, TV, bath and shower. Departure dates: Price: 02, 10 Mar 799 09, 16 Mar 849 17 Mar 829 15 Apr 969 27 Apr, 04, 18 May 999 The price includes: Return flights. 5nts accom (no meals). Transfers. Prices are per person sharing a twin room. Not included: UK dept tax. Local dept tax. Optional insurance: 30. To book, telephone: (open daily inc Sat/Sun) Tel: 01306 774300 Fax: 01306 740328
87. If you leave for Hong Kong on March 16th, you pay _____.
A) '799
B) '849
C) '829
D) '969
88. What is NOT included in the price?
A) Local dept tax.
B) Return flights.
C) Transfers.
D) Accommodation.
TEXT K
First read the following questions.
89. On hearing the fire alarm, those in class should go to _____. A. A Block. B. B Block. C. C Block. D. the Assembly Area. 90. What should you do during the fire alarm? A. Make use of the lift. B. Collect personal things. C. Move along without noise. D. Overtake others on the way.
Now read Text K quickly and select your answers. FIRE INSTRUCTIONS THE PERSON DISCOVERING A FIRE WILL: 1. OPERATE THE NEAREST FIRE ALARM. 2. ATTACK THE FIRE WITH AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT, IF IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. FIRE ALARM BELLS The Fire Alarm Bells will ring either in the area of A Block or in the area of B Block and C Block. Those in the area where the Alarm Bells are ringing should take action as indicated below. Others should continue with their work. ON HEARING YOUR FIRE ALARM: 1. Those in class: will go to the Assembly Area under instructions given by the teacher. 2. Those elsewhere: will go to the Assembly Area by the most sensible route, and stay near the Head of the their Department. ASSEMBLY AREA The Assembly Area is the playing field which is south of the Sports Hall. Here names will be checked. PROCEDURE 1. Move quietly. 2. Do NOT stop to collect your personal belongings. 3. Do NOT attempt to pass others on your way to the Assembly Area. 4. Do NOT use the lift. FIRE ALARMS Fire Alarms are situated as follows: 1. A Block At the Reception Desk; at east end of connection corridor; outside the kitchen door. 2. B Block At the bottom of both stairways and on each landing. 3. C Block Inside entrance lobby of Sports Hall.
89. On hearing the fire alarm, those in class should go to _____.
A) A Block.
B) B Block.
C) C Block.
D) the Assembly Area.
90. What should you do during the fire alarm?
A) Make use of the lift.
B) Collect personal things.
C) Move along without noise.
D) Overtake others on the way