商业托福考试样题及答题指引（2）

　　SAMPLE QUESTIONS

　　Question 1

　　You will hear:

　　1. (Man) We should think about finding another restaurant for lunch.

　　 (Woman) Why? The food and service here are great.

　　 (Man) Yes, but the prices are going up every week.

　　You will read: 1. Why is this man unhappy with the restaurant?

　　(A) It is too noisy.

　　(B) It is too expensive.

　　(C) It is too crowded

　　(D) It is too difficult to find.

　　PART IV: SHORT TALKS

　　Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. Each will be spoken just one time. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand and remember what is said.

　　In your test book, you will read two or more questions about each short talk. The questions will be followed by four answers. You are to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.

　　SAMPLE QUESTIONS

　　You will hear: Questions 1 and 2 refer to the following announcement.

　　Good afternoon and welcome aboard Nordair Flight 857 from Copenhagen to Bangkok, with intermediate stops in Dubai and Calcutta. We are preparing for departure in a few minutes. At this time your seat back should be returned to its full upright position and your seat belt should be fastened. Our anticipated total flying time to Dubai is six hours and twenty-five minutes. I hope you enjoy the flight.

　　You will hear: Now read question 1 in your test book and answer it.

　　You will read: 1. What is the final destination of the flight?

　　(A) Bangkok.

　　(B) Copenhagen.

　　(C) Dubai.

　　(D) Calcutta.

　　You will hear: Now read question 2 in your test book and answer it.

　　You will read: 2. What will happen in a few minutes?

　　(A) The flight will land in Dubai.

　　(B) The passengers will board the plane.

　　(C) The plane will take off.

　　(D) The gate number will be announced.

　　Section 2: Reading

　　In this section of the test you will have the chance to show how well you understand written English. There are three parts to this section, with special directions for each part.

　　PART V: INCOMPLETE SENTENCES

　　Directions: This part of the test has incomplete sentences. Four words or phrases, marked (A), (B), (C), (D), are given beneath each sentence. You are to choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer.

　　EXAMPLE Because the equipment is very delicate, it must be handled with ____.

　　(A) caring

　　(B) careful

　　(C) care

　　(D) carefully

　　Sample Answer (A) (B) (C) (D)

　　The sentence should read, Because the equipment is very delicate, it must be handled with care. Therefore, you should choose answer (C).

　　PART VI: ERROR RECOGNITION

　　Directions: In this part of the test, each sentence has four words or phrases underlined. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (A), (B), (C), (D). You are to identify the one underlined word or phrase that should be corrected or rewritten. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer.

　　EXAMPLE All employee are required to wear their identification badges while at work.

　　 A B C D

　　Sample Answer (A) (B) (C) (D)

　　The underlined word employee is not correct in this sentence. This sentence should read, All employees are required to wear their identification badges while at work. Therefore, you should choose answer (A).

　　PART VII: READING COMPREHENSION

　　Directions: The questions in this part of the test are based on a selection of reading materials, such as notices, letters, forms, newspaper and magazine articles, and advertisements. You are to choose the one best answer, (A), (B), (C), or (D), to each question. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer. Answer all questions following each reading selection on the basis of what is stated or implied in that selection.

　　EXAMPLE The Museum of Technology is a hands-on museum, designed for people to experience science at work. Visitors are encouraged to use, test, and handle the objects on display. Special demonstrations are scheduled for the first and second Wednesdays of each month at 13:30. Open TuesdayFriday 12:0016:30, Saturday 10:0017:30, and Sunday 11:0016:30.

　　When during the month can visitors see special demonstrations?

　　(A) Every weekend.

　　(B) The first two Wednesdays.

　　(C) One afternoon a week.

　　(D) Every other Wednesday.

　　Sample Answer (A) (B) (C) (D)

　　The reading selections says that the demonstrations are scheduled for the first and second

　　Wednesdays of the month. Therefore, you should choose answer (B).