rates from British Rail of available.
The following table illustrates differences in return fares by air, train and coach from
London to Manchester:
Air -- off-peak guaranteed ' 113
-- stand-by ' 126
-- full economy ' 162
British Rail -- normal first class ' 115
-- normal standard class ' 77
-- cheap ' 31 to ' 42
(will rise in summer)
(according to time and day of travel)
Coach -- normal ' 23.50
TEXT I
First read the following questions.
89. Between 22nd July and 30th August, guests will spend ______ night (s) in the hotel.
A. 4
B. 2
C. 3
D. 1
90. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the letter?
A. Accommodation.
B. Room service.
C. Schedule.
D. Parked lunch.
Now read TEXT I quickly to answer question 89 and 90.
April 20th, 199-
Dear Mr. Hinson,
re Hotel Arrangements for Starways Ltd
I would like to confirm in writing the arrangements that we agreed last week for the 199-
program.
1 Schedule
A From 13th May through 16th July, 33 bed nights every Friday and Saturday. Guests will arrive
at 18.00 on Friday and depart 10.00 on Sunday.
B From 22nd July through 30th August, 66 bed nights every Friday and Saturday, and every
Monday and Tuesday.
2 Accommodation
For Period A above, we will require 12 standard rooms with shower, and 9 single rooms with
shower. For Period B above, we will require 24 standard rooms with shower, and 18 single
rooms with shower.
The groups will require full American Plan with an additional packed lunch on the day of
departure.
I hope this represents the discussion we had. I would be grateful if you would let me know if
you have any further comments. Meanwhile, I will have a contract drawn up.
Yours sincerely,
William Clark
General Manager
Parkview Hotel
PART V DICTATION [15 min]
Listen to the following passage. Altogether the passage will be read to you four times. During
the first reading, which will be read at normal speed, listen and try to understand the
meaning. For the second and third readings, the passage will be read sentence by sentence, or
phrase by phrase, with intervals of 15 or20 seconds. The last reading will be read at normal
speed again and during this time you should check your work, You ill then given 2 minutes to
check through hour work once more.
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PART VI WRITING [45 min]
SECTION A COMPOSITION [35 min]
Write on ANSWER SHEET ONE a composition of about 150 works on the following topic.
You are invited to write to new comers on how to improve oral English.
On How to Improve Your Oral English
You are to write in three paragraphs.
In the first paragraph , state clearly your viewpoint on this issue.
In the second paragraph, support your viewpoint with details or examples.
In the last paragraph, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in a loss of marks.
SECTION B NOTE-WRITING [10 min]
Write on ANSWER SHEET a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation.
You'd promised to go Mary's birthday party, but now realize that you are not able to go
there. Write a note explaining why and offering an apology.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy.
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