First read the following questions. 87. Your Student Railcard will enable you to get student rates from _____ A. the coach station. B. the shipping company. C. the railway. D. the airport. 88. The cheapest way to travel from London to Manchester is to go by _____ A. air stand-by. B. coach normal. C. rail normal standard. D. rail cheap. Now read TEXT H quickly to answer question 87 and 88. There are two classes of fares on the train, the first class fare being approximately fifty per cent more expensive than second class. There are often cheaper rates available for students or if you are prepared to go on certain trains. Once you have settled in, the students union will advise you how to get your Student Railcard which entitles you to student 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
　　
87. Your Student Railcard will enable you to get student rates from _____
A) the coach station.
B) the shipping company.
C) the railway.
D) the airport.
　　
88. The cheapest way to travel from London to Manchester is to go by _____
A) air stand-by.
B) coach normal.
C) rail normal standard.
D) rail cheap.
　　
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
　　
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.
　　
PART V DICTATION
　
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.
1. PART VI WRITING
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.
　
Write on ANSWER SHEET a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation. Youd promised to go Marys 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.