Parisian Hotel

Set in France during World War ll, this movie takes a look at the life of one young lady who risked her life to save others. Amazing is the only way to describe Sandra Ditonis portrayal of a hotel manager who saves the lives of over 300 people in a Parisian Hotel. Ms. Ditoni will probably find herself earning an Academy Award nomination. Based on a true story, this movie shows the bravery of a woman who stood up for what she thought was right. Playing at theaters nationwide beginning today. 1. What kind of movie do you think Parisian Hotel is? a) A travel documentary b) A romance c) A historical drama d) A comedy 2. About how old do you think Sandra Ditoni is? a) About 14 or 15 b) About 18 or 19 c) About 30 d) About 40 3. Where can you see this movie? a) At any movie theater b) On video c) On television d) It will be released next year

How to get accepted to Fullgate University.

By Alex Herd, Fullgate University Admissions Office. It is time to start applying for university. Some students will be successful, but others will not. lf you have dreamed of being admitted to Fullgate University, this article can show you what to do to improve your chances of success. First, you must apply early. You must apply before the application deadline. This is, perhaps, the most important consideration. We receive a lot of applications from excellent l students who we have to reject because they sent us their application far too late. Make sure to apply before January 17th. Fullgate University believes that after-school activities such as volunteer work, sports participation, and employment are very important. We look for any activities that help develop a students character. Your grades are not the only aspect we consider. Finally, Fullgate University looks closely at letters of recommendation. We require at least three letters of recommendation. These should be written by people such as your teachers, sports club coaches, employers and the leaders of any volunteer organizations you belong to. We suggest that you get these if as soon as possible so you can submit them with your application. 4. Who would be interested in this information?

a)

High school students b) Fullgate University students c) Volunteers d) School teachers

5. What is the most important thing to consider? a) Volunteer Work b) Sports participation c) The application deadline d) Employment 6. How many letters of recommend does the university require? a) Three b) Four c) Five d) None 7. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as someone to write a a) Teacher b) Employer c) Sports coach d) Priest Reading Comprehension 3

New Students! Welcome to Blue Oak High School!

Congratulations on being accepted to Blue Oak High School. You are about to begin three exciting years and make memories that will stay with you forever. We will have our freshman student orientation next Wednesday (September 2
nd

) in the school

gymnasium. The opening ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. You should arrive to check attendance at 8:30 a.m. Dont be late on your first day! You will need to bring your student ID card and a copy of your class schedule. You will have a chance to talk with some of your new teachers, and you can ask them questions about your schedule and classes. It will also be a good chance to meet your new classmates. Last year, we had the famous movie actor Tim Grimley as a guest speaker (Tim graduated from Blue Oak High in it 1990). This year, our guest speaker is a surprise!!! If you want to know who it is, you have to come to the orientation and see for yourself! The gymnasium is easy to find. Just go to the library and turn left. The gymnasium is the blue building next to the cafeteria. You will find a map of the school on the reverse of this letter. After the orientation you will be dismissed and classes will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. 8. What do the freshman students have to take with them to the orientation? a) Their parents b) Some money for food.

c) Their ID cards and class schedules d) Their schoolbooks 9. Where is the orientation going to be? a) At Tim Grimleys house b) In the cafeteria c) In the library d) In the gymnasium 10. Who is Tim Grimley? a) A teacher speaking at the orientation b) A former student from the school c) The schools principal d) The surprise guest at this years orientation 11. When do freshman classes begin? a) On Wednesday September 2nd b) At 9 a.m. c) On Thursday September 3rd d) They have already started. Reading Comprehension 4 Theft at Work: Results of a Survey of 100 Office Workers (Workers aged 25-35) Source: Survey and Potting Institute of New York

Theft at Work
According to a recent survey, a majority of workers dont consider taking paper and pens home from work to be stealing. The Survey and Polling Institute of New York interviewed one hundred office workers aged 25-35. All of the workers had been at their current place of employment for at least 2 years. All workers were working full time. "I dont steal. I'm not a thief, says one man who has been working for his company for five years, Sometimes I take office supplies home... but that is different from stealing. He said that he usually gave paper and pens to his children for school homework. "I work hard for this company, and I think the office supplies are a perk of the job. Anyway, I often use the pens to do extra work at home, too. Do I really need to buy pens just to do company work at home? I dont think so. According to the chart above, only 8 percent of people think that taking pens and pencils from work is stealing. This means that 92 percent dont think of it as theft. In the same group, only 20 percent said that taking desktop items like staplers and memo holders was stealing. 80 percent did not consider it wrong. However, 90 percent said that taking computer accessories like a mouse or a keyboard was wrong. They said that taking cheap items was OK. This 90 percent of workers said they often took items that cost less than $5, but anything that cost more than $10 was too expensive. 10 percent didnt see a problem with it. 12. Which type of category is the theft related to? a) Home b) Work

c) A store d) A person 13. According to the information above, taking which item would most likely be considered theft? a) Pencils b) An ashtray c) A computer monitor d) A ruler 14. According to the chart, which items are employees likely to take home from work most often? a) Pens and pencils b) Desktop items c) Computer accessories d) Computer programs 15. How many people took part in the survey ? a) 25-35 b) 2 years c) 100 d) 8 percent 16. How expensive were the items most workers took home? a) About $10 b) Less than $5 c) It depends d) Very expensive Incomplete Texts 1 Mr. Albert Di Beni, 333 Spring Road Penshurst Kent Dear Mr. Di Beni, The Penshurst Medical Practice invites you to make an appointment for a medical ....(1).... After the age of forty, we recommend that you have a full physical every year. Our records show that you recently ....(2)....your fiftieth birthday. However, it is over seven years since your last appointment with our clinic. If you contact the Penshurst Medical Practice before September 15th, you will be able to take advantage ----(3)--- a free check up. In this medical we will check blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugar. For a small extra charge, it is possible to have a more detailed examination. If you are ----(4)--- in this offer, please call the Medical Practice at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Penshurst Medical Practice

17. (1) a) exam b) examination c) quiz d) test 18. (2) a) celebrated b) have celebrated c) had celebrated d) were celebrating 19. (3) a) from b) in c) of d) to 20. (4) a) available b) wanting c) interested d) believe Incomplete Texts 2 Dear Ms. Whitfield, Let me answer your questions ---(5)--- our scholarship policy. In order to qualify for a scholarship students have to receive at least an A in 90% of their assignments, and no lower than a B+ in the remaining 10%. This is the minimum requirement. Getting the minimum grades does not ..(6) a scholarship if there are several students whose grades exceed the minimum. Secondly, students cannot receive a scholarship more than two times. In addition to this, The scholarship cannot be for two consecutive semesters. You (7).a scholarship last semester, so ---(8)---- we were unable to offer you a scholarship, even though you received an A+ in all of your courses. Sincerely, Jennifer Michaels Finance Officer: 21. (5) a) regards b) to regard c) regarding d) my regards to 22. (6)

a)

promise b) agree c) guarantee d) offer

23. (7) a) were received b) received c) have received d) receiving 24. (8) a) coincidentally b) unfortunately c) accidentally d) fortunately Incomplete Texts 3

Choosing a college
.....(9) ... a college is one of the most important decisions you will have to make. The following suggestions should help you ~---(10)--- an informed decision. Visit the school you are considering. While you are at the school, take some time to look at the equipment and facilities. Talk to lecturers and ----(11)--- students. Ask questions that will give you first-hand knowledge about the school: Do the instructors seem knowledgeable? Wha t is the students opinion of the instructors? What ----(12)--- they like most and least about the school or program? Finally, look at several schools that offer similar programs. Compare program length, schedule, transferability of course credits, financial aid availability, and any other factors that are important to you. 25. (9) a) To choice b) Chosen c) Choosing d) Having chosen 26. (10) a) have b) suggest c) make d) perform 27. (11) a) now b) current

c) presently d) immediate 28. (12) a) do b) are c) have d) can The Orange Cat Coffee Shop Dear Customers, Beginning next month, we will no longer be accepting Orange Cat Coffee Coupons. The recent increasing price of coffee beans has made it difficult to keep both the everyday low prices that our customers have come to expect and the high quality of our drinks. We have decided not to raise prices. Instead, we will do away with the coupon system. We will continue to accept coupons until the end of the month. Thank you for choosing The Orange Cat. Sincerely, The Management 29. What is the name of the coffee shop? a) The Valued Customer b) The London Coffee Shop c) The Orange Cat d) The Open Letter 30. What does the coffee shop plan to stop using? a) Coffee b) Coffee coupons c) Coffee beans d) Low prices 31. Coupons will continue to be accepted until When? a) The end of this month b) The end of next month c) The beginning of this month d) The end of _the year Reading Comprehension 2

Children and Television

A lot of research has been done trying to determine the effects of television viewing on your child. Some research shows that television is harmful, but is television really harmful to your child? You know that your child loves to be entertained. All children enjoy cartoons and movies. But are these things good for them? How can you monitor your child's television viewing? Here are some tips parents can take to help reduce televisions negative effect on their children.

1.Watch television with your child - too often TV is used as a cheap babysitter. Know what your child is watching and dont be afraid to turn off the television if you think there is nothing good on. 2. Choose programs carefully - after watching a shown start a family discussion. Ask your children if they understand what the television program was about. 3. Dont let your child have a `l'/ in the bedroom - know what he or she is watching. Televisions and computers should be kept in a common area so parents can see what their children are watching. 4. Dont watch TV during meal times - eating together is an important part of family life. Use meal times to talk about the days events. Ask your children about their day and tell them about yours. 5. Establish regular viewing times - dont keep the television on all day. There are many educational programs out there, so, used carefully, television doesnt have to be a meaningless distraction. 32.

Who is this advice aimed at?

a) Young children b) Teenagers c) Parents d) Teachers

33. Why should the reader Watch TV with his or her child? a) Children love it b) It Offers educational programs c) Television is not a babysitter d) Television is a babysitter 34. Which of the following tips was NOT mentioned above? a) Keep TV out of the bedroom b) Keep mealtimes TV-free c) Discuss TV programs with your family d) Make a list of good programs 35. According to the article, what other device should be kept in a common area? a) Radio b) Dishwasher c) Computer d) Telephone Reading Comprehension 3

How Not to Succeed in Your Job

Many magazines have articles on how to be a success, but here at Business Monthly, the Magazine for Busy Businesspeople, we thought it would be helpful if our readers knew how to fail.

Step One: Dont come to work on time. lf you want to fail at work, then dont be on time. Punctuality, or being where you should when you should, is a common trait of successful people. If you dont want to succeed, be late for all of your appointments. Step Two : Dont ask questions Successful people often try to learn what they dont already know They ask questions if they are unsure of a situation or a procedure If you want to fall make sure you keep your questions to yourself. Step Three : Never learn new things. In order to get ahead in your career .It is necessary to keep yourself updated on current information in your field information changes quickly if you want to be left behind then don't keep up with the changes Step Four: Don t mind your own business. MYOB, or Mind Your Own Business, means not getting involved in office gossip. If you talk about others behind their backs, then you can expect that others are talking about you as well. So if you want to fall stick your nose where it does not belong. 36. According to the article, what does punctuality mean? a) Having b) c) good Being punctuation where Being when you writing should successful

d) Being where you should, when you should 37. According to this article, what is true about successful people? a) They are late, dont ask questions, and never learn new things. b) They are late, dont ask questions and try to learn new things. c) They are late, ask questions, and try to learn new things. d) They arent late, ask questions, and try to learn new things 38. What does MYOB mean? a) That you should study about business in school b) That you should not get involved in office gossip c) That you should prepare to own your own business d) That you should talk a lot about other people 39. What are the steps of failure? a) Being late, not asking anything, gossiping, and not learning b) Being late, asking questions, talking about others, and not learning c) Being punctual, not asking questions, gossiping, and not learning d) Being late, not asking questions, not learning, and not gossiping Reading Comprehension 4

Where can you make the best money? The answer is in SCHOOL. Stay in school Put money in the bank! If you dont believe it, then just take a look at what a college education could meal to your pocketbook. Even just 2 more years of study after high school can significantly increase your potential income. 2004 Figures from the National Labor Board Merston City Careers Counseling Service Dear teachers, Please find enclosed 20 color posters. The Merston City Careers Counseling service, in association with the Merston City Board of Education, would like to ask all Merston City High schools to join the Stay in School campaign." Takin g part is simple. Please display the posters in your classrooms. It is part of our ongoing campaign to encourage kids to continue their education after high school. If you read the following information, you will understand why we believe this campaign is so important. It really can pay to stay in school. According to information released by the National Labor Board, the higher a person's education, the more money he or she can make. Though there continues to be a pay difference between men and women, both groups definitely do better the longer they stay in school. For men with only a high school diploma, the average pay is twentytwo thousand dollars a year. Women with a high school diploma earn about eighteen thousand dollars a year. Adding two years of school increases the yearly wages for men to thirty-one thousand dollars, and twenty-six thousand dollars for women. Finally, completing four years of university earns men thirty -eight thousand per year and women thirty-four thousand per year. So the choice is clear - it is important to stay in school if you want to earn more money. Thank you for your time and assistance. Together we can make a difference. Sincerely, Merston City Careers Counseling Service 40. What is the purpose of the poster? a) To promote the Careers Counseling Service b) To advertise the Board of Education c) To promote the benefits of a college education d) To show the difference between men and womens salaries 41. Regarding wages for men and women, what is true? a) Men earn more. b) Women earn more c) The wages are the same for both. d) The reading does not say who 42. What does the left side of the chart show? a) Ages of men and women b) Amount earned per year, shown in $1,000 c) Numbers of men and women d) Years spent in school 43. The statistics for the graph above come from which of the following?

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The National Education Council b) The National Labor Council c) The National Education Board d) The National Labor Board

44. Where will the posters be displayed? a) Outside Merston City middle schools b) In Merston City high school classrooms c) In Merston City high school libraries d) In all schools in Merston City Incomplete Texts 1 This semester, be prepared for your exams. Follow these handy hints from the Studelf Advice Center. Dont ---(1)---- until the night before an exam. The best students revise and learn early regularly throughout the semester. Revise each night what you learned in class that day. Reread class notes, assignments, handouts or previous tests and textbooks. ----(2)--- key words and points with a colored pen or pencil. It is very helpful to write summaries of the notes you take in class. If that sounds like too much effort, then you --(3)----- start studying at least two weeks before your exams. Make a study schedule and stick to it, but be realistic about your goals. Dont try to do too much in one day. Resting is as ----(4)--- as studying. 45. (1) a) be wait b) waiting c) wait d) had waited 46. (3) a) had to b) should c) would d) shouldnt 47. (2) a) Highlight b) Notice c) Spotlight d) View 48. (4) a) important b) importance c) duty d) must Incomplete Texts 2

Dear Ms. Whitfield, Let me answer your questions ---(5)--- our scholarship policy. In order to qualify for a scholarship students have to receive at least an A in 90% of their assignments, and no lower than a B+ in the remaining 10%. This is the minimum requirement. Getting the minimum grades does not ..(6) a scholarship if there are several students whose grades exceed the minimum. Secondly, students cannot receive a scholarship more than two times. In addition to this, The scholarship cannot be for two consecutive semesters. You (7).a scholarship last semester, so ---(8)---- we were unable to offer you a scholarship, even though you received an A+ in all of your courses. Sincerely, Jennifer Michaels Finance Officer 49. (5) a) regards b) to regard c) regarding d) my regards to 50. (6) a) promise b) agree c) guarantee d) offer 51. (7) a) were received b) received c) have received d) receiving 52. (8) a) coincidentally b) unfortunately c) accidentally d) fortunately Incomplete Texts 3

Choosing a college
.....(9) ... a college is one of the most important decisions you will have to make. The following suggestions should help you ~---(10)--- an informed decision. Visit the school you are considering.

While you are at the school, take some time to look at the equipment and facilities. Talk to lecturers and ----(11)--- students. Ask questions that will give you first-hand knowledge about the school: Do the instructors seem knowledgeable? What is the students opinion of the instructors? What ----(12)--- they like most and least about the school or program? Finally, look at several schools that offer similar programs. Compare program length, schedule, transferability of course credits, financial aid availability, and any other factors that are important to you. 53. (9) a) To choice b) Chosen c) Choosing d) Having chosen 54. (10) a) have b) suggest c) make d) perform 55. (11) a) now b) current c) presently d) immediate 56. (12) a) do b) are c) have d) can

Key: 1c 2b 3a 4a 5c 6a 7d 8c 9d 10 b 11 c 12 b 13 c 14 a

15 c 16 b 17 b 18 b 19 c 20 c 21 c 22 c 23 b 24 b 25 c 26 c 27 b 28 a

29 c 30 b 31 a 32 c 33 c 34 d 35 c 36 d 37 d 38 b 39 a 40 c 41 a 42 b

43 d 44 b 45 c 46 b 47 a 48 a 49 c 50 c 51 b 52 b 53 c 54 c 55 b 56 a