Question 18 - 20 refer to following paragraph:

M: Rebecca, do you know where the Samson file is? I wanted to look over the financial charts before out meeting this afternoon
W: I thought I saw Jack with it in the boardroom. Why? What pages in particular were you interested in?
M: We’re hoping to increase profits, so I wanted to do a sales and cost analysis. I’d like to also take a look at each sales representative’s figures
W: That’s a great idea. That way we can see who is doing well and which people need a little more training. Then we can work in a new course schedule.
18. What does the woman suggest?

The board of directors will -------- a regular employment session next Monday September 16th at 10 a.m. in the board room.

The newly appointed vice president is expected to earn the -------- trust of employees despite all indications to the contrary.

What are the speakers discussing?

What is the purpose of the letter?

Part V: Incomplete Sentences
Directions: A word or pharse is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet.

Many financial specialists -------- predicted that industries might encounter a decline in manufacturing investment in 2007 by almost 15 percent.

Who most likely is the woman?

The appointment of Mr. Murphy as prime minister was intended to accelerate the proposed economic -------- without any hesitation.

-------- months of tough negotiations, it was announced this morning that an agreement had finally been reached.

Question 93 - 97 refer to following paragraph:
Passage 1:
INTERDEPARTMENTAL JOB POSTING
Title: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Human Resources Director
The Human Resources department is moving from its former location at our Wilmington location to our new facility in Arkansas. This will enable us to expand, necessitating the hiring of additional staff. In order to oversee the training of these new staff and the successful transition to our new location, we are seeking a highly organized, energetic individual to lead part of the expanded Human Resources team. We feel it is important to hire someone with connections and experience in the company, so we are initially only accepting applications from current staff, regardless of department.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Training: A master’s degree in information management or business administration.
Work Experience:
· Ten years of experience in the field (at least two years with our company)
· Proven track-record of management and budgetary responsibilities
· Effective supervision of staff

Those individuals who want to gain automatic access to the information are advised to -------- the password that was sent to them by phone.

What could have happened if Ms. Wilson had not called her manager?

In an effort -------- customers with respect we have changed our hours to accommodate customer needs

Question 81 - 84 refer to following paragraph:
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EXPO – Shipping Instructions for US Exhibition
Fastex has been designated the official transportation coordinator of equipment and display materials for all exhibitors participating in the International Travel Expo. The following information includes shipping dates, consolidation points, and documentation requirements for the transportation into France of all your material for
the exposition. The following air freight cut-off dates have been selected to allow as much time as possible to prepare your exhibition materials prior to shipment:
Door-to-door delivery No later than June 15th
Drop off at consolidation point No later than June 21st
Fastex is able to pick up your cargo from your facility and arrange delivery to one of our domestic consolidation points: Oakland, Denver, New York, Los Angeles,
or Houston. Simply call us to schedule the pickup. If you choose, you may send your goods directly to the consolidation point, prepaid. Please notify us of your freight’s impending arrival at the consolidation point. Include the Carrier’s Bill of Landing/ Airway Bill information, the gross weight, total number of pieces sent, and copies of the commercial invoices for the goods sent. Whether we pick up your freight or it is delivered, we urge exhibitors to use strong, wooden cases that offer protection from the weather for the transportation of exhibition materials. In the event that your cases are secured with a lock of combination, please don’t forget to provide the key or combination number to us for customs examination.
Fastex has been designated the official transportation coordinator of equipment and display materials for all exhibitors participating in the International Travel Expo. The following information includes shipping dates, consolidation points, and documentation requirements for the transportation into France of all your material for

Part III: Short Conversations
Directions: You will hear some conversations between two people. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation. Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet. The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.
Question 15 - 17 refer to following paragraph: