[ETS TOEIC Test]김대균의 전략특강

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[Part 7]

Questions 173-176 refer to the following letter.

Peterson Turbines

500 Main Boulevard

Peoria, IL 55490

June 20

Mr. Fred Higgins

President

First Rate Lawn Supply

31 Nightshade Street

Peoria, IL 55490

Dear Mr. Higgins:

Three years ago we chose to buy lawn sprinkler valves from you for our new headquarters because we knew of you as a neighborhood business that lives up to the reputation of itscompany slogan: "Quality is our main priority."

As you may recall, your sales representative Andrew Peters spoke to me at length about our needs. I told him that we were more interested in durability than in saving a few dollars. Andrew said that you carried both brass and plastic valves, brass for $75 each and plastic for $50 each, both from reliable manufacturers. We knew that the brass are usually good for 6 years. Andrew assured us that the plastic would hold up as well, if not better.

On Andrew’s recommendation our company purchased 48 plastic automatic sprinkler valves from you. Over the past 3 months the sleeve connecting the top of the valve to the main water pipe has burst or cracked on 12 of the valves. Last Sunday one-third of the lawn was flooded for a full day, since 2 valves broke while our small maintenance crew was out handling a problem in another building across town.

The result is that besides repairing considerable damage to the lawn (estimates run about $1,000), we will need to replace the 12 valves.

We are aware that our warranty expired a year ago. However, since the plastic valves were purchased on your recommendation, we think you should be willing to stand behind your work and provide the labor to install brass valves. We are willing to pay for the new valves themselves.

Sincerely yours,

Maria Palmer

Maria Palmer

Maintenance supervisor

173. When did Peterson Turbines purchase valves from First Rate Lawn Supply?

(A) Three months ago

(B) Six months ago

(C) One year ago

(D) Three years ago

174. Why did Peterson Turbines choose to do business with First Rate Lawn

Supply?

(A) First Rate had offered a substantial discount.

(B) First Rate had a reputation for commitment to quality.

(C) First Rate had the best selection of products.

(D) First Rate had relocated to a convenient neighborhood.

175. Who is Andrew Peters?

(A) An employee of First Rate Lawn Supply

(B) The owner of Peterson Turbines

(C) A colleague of Maria Palmer

(D) A salesperson at the valve manufacturer

176. What does Maria Palmer ask Mr. Higgins to do?

(A) Repair damage to her lawn

(B) Pay the water-damage bill

(C) Provide workers to replace the valves

(D) Pay for new brass valves

Questions 177-180 refer to the following letter.

Department of International Business

Bangkok Business University

1855 Henry Dunant Road * Bangkok 10330

March 30

Ms. S. Veratanavanit

Diwikar Oil and Gas Corporation

Bangkok

Dear Ms. Veratanavanit,

I am writing to thank you for authorizing Mr. Shinawakra of your staff to arrange a very fruitful visit by fifteen graduate students and faculty from the Bangkok Business University to the Diwikar Oil and Gas Corporation. Mr. Shinawakra planned a very interesting round-table discussion in the morning with several of your senior executives responsible for strategy implementation, concentrating in particular upon consumer behavior, cost dynamics, and corporate social responsibility---some of my students’ particular areas of interest.

After eating lunch with the group, Mr. Shinawakra presented a very professional summary of career opportunities in corporate Thailand, especially at Diwikar Corporation. As a former executive of Diwikar, I was pleased that he did such an excellent job representing the company. We were all extremely impressed by his professional demeanor and the attention he gave to many details of the visit.

Very truly yours,

Thaksin Panupong

Thaksin Panupong

177. What is the purpose of this letter?

(A) To commend a company employee

(B) To authorize an official visit

(C) To arrange for a discussion

(D) To explore future collaborations

178. Where does Thaksin Panupong work?

(A) At an accounting office

(B) At a travel agency

(C) At a university

(D) At an engineering firm

179. Which of the following did the visitors NOT do in the afternoon?

(A) Eat lunch with Mr. Shinawakra

(B) Take a tour of Diwikar Corporation

(C) Learn about corporate Thailand

(D) Hear about career opportunities

180. What does Thaksin Panupong say about Mr. Shinawakra?

(A) He works in the human resources department.

(B) He has a good sense of humor.

(C) His position is senior executive.

(D) He is attentive to detail.

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173. D

174. B

175. A

176. C

177. A

178. C

179. B

180. D

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[Part 3]

Questions 68-70refer to the following conversation.

W1: Christine, have you heard from Bethany recently?

I haven’t spoken to her for two months and I am wondering when she is coming

back from her maternity leave.

W2: She had three months, so I think she’s due back in a week. But I heard she may not

be coming back to the office.

W1: You’re kidding! Has she decided to quit?

W2: No, Diane. I heard she wanted to switch to part-time, but then Mrs.

Park offered to let her work from home. That way she’ll be able to take care of her baby

and still work full-time hours.

68. Who is on maternity leave?

(A) Christine.

(B) Bethany.

(C) Diane.

(D) Mrs. Park.

69. When did Diane speak to Bethany last?

(A) A week ago.

(B) Two months ago.

(C) Three months ago.

(D) Last year.

70. What can be inferred about Bethany?

(A) She will quit the job.

(B) She will work part time.

(C) She will work from home.

(D) She will be fired.

[Part 4]

Questions 71-73 refer to the following announcement.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. On behalf of the flight crew, I would like to welcome you aboard Delta Flight 1464 to Atlanta with continuing service to Austin. Depending on this headwind, we should touch down in Atlanta at 8:25 in the morning local time. After we reach our cruising altitude of 12,000 feet,I shall turn off the seat belt light, at which point please feelfree to move about the cabin. For your own safety, however, please keep your belt fastened while seated. Please also note that the no-smoking light will remain lit for the duration of the flight, in compliance with FAA regulations, and that smoking in the lavatories is strictly prohibited.

71. Who is making the announcement?

(A) A flight attendant.

(B) A pilot.

(C) A weather forecaster.

(D) An FAA inspector.

72. What is recommended for passengers?

(A) To remain seated.

(B) To do some exercise.

(C) To mind their own safety.

(D) To refrain from drinking.

73. Why will the no-smoking light be lit all the time?

(A) Because it is a regulation of the industry.

(B) Because smoking is only allowed in the lavatories.

(C) Because new airplanes don’t have switches.

(D) Because the passengers are sitting in a non-smoking section.

Questions 74-76 refer to the following news report.

Today US government officials announced they have started to closely scrutinize an issue surfacing as one of the first glitches in efforts to clean up after Hurricane Katrina: only seven recovery contracts being awarded to small businesses owned by minorities.According to the numbers released to date, less than two percent of the two billion dollars in recovery contracts awarded so far have gone to minority-owned small businesses, which is far below the minimum of five percent required by relevant regulations. Officials from the Government Accountability Office stated that they have begun an investigation into the matter. Their statement comes as federal authorities rush to set up appropriate measures to ensure that small businesses share in the more than sixty billion dollars earmarked for hurricane recovery this year. The proposed measures include encouraging awareness of relevantregulations among minority-owned small businesses and the appointment of a federal ombudsman.

74. According to the report, what is going to be investigated?

(A) The degree of damage.

(B) The recovery status.

(C) Public sector practices.

(D) Infectious diseases.

75. How many minority-owned small businesses secured contracts so far?

(A) Two.

(B) Five.

(C) Sixty.

(D) Seven.

76. How will they help more small businesses to secure contracts?

(A) By funding them with tax revenue.

(B) By informing them about the regulations.

(C) By organizing a special committee.

(D) By extending the proposal deadline.

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68. B

69. B

70. C

71. B

72. C

73. A

74. C

75. D

76. B

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1.	corporate bond	회사채

2.	candidate	후보, 입후보자

3.	accounting	회계, 회계학

4.	confusion	혼동, 혼란

5.	currently	현재는

6.	vendor	행상인, 노점상

7.	lawful	합법적인

8.	the accused	피고인, 피의자

9.	devaluation	평가절하

10.	suite	특실, 스위트 룸

11.	retiree	퇴직자, 은퇴자

12.	detector	탐지기

13.	therapy	치료, 요법, 물리 요법

14.	off-limits	출입 금지(구역)의

15.	curtail	줄이다, 절감하다

16.	vegetarian	채식의 채식주의자

17.	punitive	징벌적인, 벌을 과하는

18.	debit card	직불카드

19.	stock	취급하다, 팔다

20.	stock exchange	증권거래소, 증시

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