Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Tips
Know the directions for Part 1.
Look at the first few pictures while the
directions are playing.
Ask yourself, Who? Where? What?
Focus on the main action in the photo.
Eliminate the answer choices that are
obviously incorrect.
Evaluate the answer choices and mark the
answer if you know it. If you fail to select your
answer, make a guess and move on to the
next picture.
Mini-test
A. House and Home (page 18)
1. (A) The TV is located on the wall.
2. (C) The people are sitting on the patio.
3. (C) There is a bed with sheets and pillowcases.
4. (D) A car is parked in front of the garage.
5. (A) The buildings overlook the pool.
6. (A) The woman is cooking in her kitchen.
7. (B) There is a shower and a sink in the bathroom.
8. (D) The chair is currently unoccupied.
9. (A) Laundry is being put into the washing machine.
10. (B) People are attending a yard sale.
11. (B) The boy is running down some steps.
12. (D) The boy is standing in front of the sink.
13. (C) The boy is holding the TV remote control.
14. (C) The family is sitting down for a meal.
15. (B) The sheet is being put on the bed.
B. Workplace (page 23)
1. (B) The man is wearing a protective helmet.
2. (A) A man and woman are reading building plans.
3. (B) The people are typing on keyboards.
4. (B) The man is using a pen to record information.
5. (C) The people are working on a project.
2. Will
Will Mr. Yamamoto attend the meeting?
__ I dont think so.
__ Mr. Yamamoto is the CEO.
3. Do
Do you have the latest file on the annual sales report?
__ I think Shiela has it.
__ Yes, I think that will work.
4. Have
Have you printed the documents yet?
__ I left them on your desk this morning.
__ Yes, we have a new printer.
C. Tag
This is the way to the park, isnt it?
__ Park your car over there.
__ Its straight ahead.
Hes the new department head, isnt he?
__ Yes, he just started yesterday.
__ The department has a new protocol.
D. Indirect
Could you possibly tell me how to contact Mr.
Simpson?
__ Sure, let me get his direct line for you.
__ He is the contact person.
Does anyone know where I can find the managers
office?
__ Its the room on the left, down the hall.
__ Mrs. Robinson is the new manager.
Tips
Know the directions for Part 2.
Know the question types, so you know what
type of answer is required.
Pay attention to: similar sounding words, tag
questions, and indirect answers (i.e.
sometimes a yes/no answer does not have
yes or no).
Note: Sometimes you will not hear a question
but a statement.
Focus on the purpose of the question.
Eliminate choices that obviously dont fit the
situation.
Mini-test
A. Interrogative (page 40)
1. (A) In the meeting room, I think.
2. (C) In half an hour.
3. (A) Shes late for work.
4. (A) Its not certain yet.
5. (B) Thats an excellent idea.
6. (A) A business suit would be appropriate.
7. (C) Theyve got a sales meeting.
8. (B) Ill check the guest list.
9. (C) Ill keep trying until I find one.
10. (A) To a budget meeting.
11. (A) They used to work together.
12. (B) Sorry, I have other plans.
13. (B) The marketing manager.
14. (C) The battery needs to be charged.
15. (B) Let me find out the price.
B. Yes/No (page 40)
1. (C) At 9:00 a.m. sharp.
2. (A) I doubt I can find the time.
3. (B) Yes, Im sorry it arrived so late.
4. (C) Actually, Id prefer the aisle.
5. (B) Theyre in the conference room.
6. (A) Thank you for reminding me.
7. (C) Thats what it says in the program.
8. (B) No, were buying new ones.
9. (A) I believe theyre on the website.
10. (B) Yes, quite a lot recently.
11. (B) I need another 30 minutes to finish it.
12. (A) Yes, its going to be a formal event.
13. (A) Im afraid Im in a hurry.
14. (C) No, I havent prepared it.
15. (C) We are, but just barely.
C. Tag (page 41)
1. (B) I dont like it, to be honest.
2. (C) I thought it was very useful.
3. (B) Im doing that now.
4. (A) Guide dogs are permitted by law.
5. (C) Who told you that?
6. (B) Yes, everythings included.
7. (A) As far as I know.
8. (C) Of course, they were there.
9. (B) Yes, today is the deadline.
10. (B) I guess it cant be helped.
11. (C) Check yesterdays newspaper.
12. (A) Your invitation is on the desk.
13. (B) It would be my pleasure.
14. (C) No, it starts in a few minutes.
15. (C) Only if we have the time for it.
Tips
Look at the question before the dialog begins.
If you have time, look at the answers as well.
While listening to the dialog, try to imagine
where the speakers are.
Dont answer too quickly. Read all the
answers before making your choice.
Watch out for answers that are true but are
not related to the question.
Watch out for distracting numbers which
include dates, times, and numbers of things or
people.
Mini-test
A. Office Talk (page 44)
1. (B) At an office
2. (A) His report could be late.
3. (D) He uses the Internet often for work.
4. (B) She cannot get into the storage room.
Mini-test
A. Office Announcements (page 58)
1. (A) Assembly line workers
2. (B) To announce enhanced safety regulations
3. (B) Employees work on weekends.
4. (B) Any employee who completed the
introductory class
5. (D) A local college
6. (B) Completion of an office systems certificate
7. (C) 4th floor
8. (C) To discuss additional topics
9. (B) The company picnic
10. (A) Details of an upcoming construction project
11. (D) A personnel manager
12. (A) Weather conditions
13. (D) In a staff meeting
14. (C) Window blinds
8. (B) 24 degrees
9. (A) Spend time outside
10. (B) A construction project
11. (C) A city employee
12. (A) A traffic report
13. (B) At the boarding gate
14. (C) An equipment problem
15. (A) Wait for further instructions
16. (B) On the radio
17. (D) Falling leaves
18. (A) The weather
Noun
application
applicant
applicability
Verb
apply
honesty
ease
transportation
transporter
Adjective
Adverb
applicable
honest
ease
easy; easeful
transport
transportable
honestly
easily;
easefully
1 Parts of Speech
Part 5 Incomplete Sentences (page 74)
1. (B) services (A) and (C) are forms of the verb to
serve while (D) is a form of the verb to service. The
correct answer is the plural noun services, meaning
systems usually provided by the government.
2. (A) implemented The correct answer is the
Verb
Tense
Simple
Present
Simple
Past
Present
Progressi
ve
Past
Progressi
ve
Form
+ s/es
(singular;
regular)
+ d/ed
(regular)
am/is/ar
e + -ing
was/wer
e + -ing
Function
Expresses
repeated or
usual action,
e.g. habit, daily
event, etc.
Expresses
completed
action at a
specific time in
the past; or a
series of past
actions
Denotes that
something is
happening at
the moment of
speaking
Denotes that
something was
in progress at
some point in
the past
have + d/-ed
(time
markers
include
since or
for)
Present
Perfect/
Denotes how
long an event,
state, or action
has endured up
to the present
Example
She
completes
orders on
Monday.
She worked
part time
when she
was
younger.
I am
completing
orders
today.
I was
watching TV
at 9 p.m.
last night.
We have
had
problems
with the
production
line since
Tuesday.
We have
had
problems
with the
production
line for a
few days.
Past
Perfect
Simple
Future
Future
Progressi
ve
Future
Perfect
had + d/-ed
(time
markers
include
since or
for)
will +
verb
(base
form)
will + be
+ -ing +
in x days
time
(weeks/
months/
years)
Denotes how
long an event,
state, or action
had endured
until another
past action
occurred
Denotes action
that is
expected to
happen in the
future
a. will
have + d/-ed +
by + date
Denotes an
ongoing action
that is
expected to
happen in the
future
a. Denotes
action that is
expected to
have
completed by a
certain date
b. will
have + d/-ed +
time
clause
b. Denotes
action that will
have occurred
by the time a
specific action
in the future
occurs.
Evans
Enterprises
had been
based in the
same
building
since 1890
until it filed
for
bankruptcy.
I will call
you
tomorrow
morning.
I will be
working as
an
accountant
in two
years time.
a. They will
have
achieved
their goal by
July 1st.
b. Jason will
have
started his
job before I
go on
vacation.
Activity:
Fill out the chart with the proper form of the verb
work. The first one is done for you:
She
She
She
She
She
She
(simple past)
worked
( simple present)
_______
(present
progressive)
_________
(past progressive)
_______
(present perfect)
_______
(past perfect)
_______
She
She
(simple future)
_______
(future perfect)
_______
It is best (that)
It is essential (that)
It is important (that)
It is recommended (that)
ask (that)
command (that)
demand (that)
request (that)
Subject
To sing in
Broadway
She
Verb
is
Object/Complement
her biggest dream.
would love
to sing at your
wedding.
Subject
Singing
I
Verb
is
love
Object/Complement
a great stress reliever.
singing.
Verbs of Perception
hear
see
feel
smell
taste
Causative Verbs
let
make
have
get
take
Subject
Verb
My boss
let (causative)
heard (verb of
perception)
Indirect
Object
me
someone
Direct
Object
take a
month of
paid leave.
unlock the
door.
Activity:
Select the appropriate verb that fits each sentence:
bathe wait
sing
come take
1. I heard her _______ a lovely song. [sing]
2. Mom let me _______ Economics as my major.
[take]
3. I had a pet groomer _______ my pet dog. [bathe]
4. She made me ________ for her for two hours. [wait]
5. He made me _______ to the party. [come]
If-clause (past
perfect)
result clause
(would/could/might+have+ba
re infinitive)
If I had been qualified, I could have applied for that
position.
Tips
Mini-test
A. Notices (page 170)
1. (A) An upcoming repair project
2. (C) Around 10 days
3. (D) The closure of a bank facility
4. (A) Fewer customers are using that branch.
5. (A) To raise awareness about environmental
concerns
Tricks
Incorrect answers may contain similarsounding words.
Watch out for incorrect answers that
may include some correct words.