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Question 1

NOTICE

The online document system will be unavailable from 8:00 p.m. on Friday, 14 March, until 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, 15 March, for scheduled maintenance. During this time, staff will not be able to upload or download files. Please save any documents you need before 7:30 p.m. on Friday. If you have problems logging in after the maintenance, contact the IT Help Desk at extension 2045.
What is the main purpose of this notice?

Accepted Answer

To inform staff that the online document system will be unavailable for maintenance

Question 2

NOTICE

The online document system will be unavailable from 8:00 p.m. on Friday, 14 March, until 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, 15 March, for scheduled maintenance. During this time, staff will not be able to upload or download files. Please save any documents you need before 7:30 p.m. on Friday. If you have problems logging in after the maintenance, contact the IT Help Desk at extension 2045.
According to the notice, when should staff save the documents they need?

Accepted Answer

Before 7:30 p.m. on Friday

Question 3

NOTICE

The online document system will be unavailable from 8:00 p.m. on Friday, 14 March, until 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, 15 March, for scheduled maintenance. During this time, staff will not be able to upload or download files. Please save any documents you need before 7:30 p.m. on Friday. If you have problems logging in after the maintenance, contact the IT Help Desk at extension 2045.
What should staff do if they cannot log in after the maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Contact the IT Help Desk at extension 2045

Question 4

Dear Ms. Suda,

Thank you for applying for the Administrative Officer position. We are pleased to invite you to an interview on Tuesday, 3 June, at 10:00 a.m. at the main office, Room 402. Please bring your ID card and a copy of your degree certificate. If you are unable to attend at this time, please reply to this email by 30 May so that we can arrange another date.

Best regards,
Human Resources Department
Why did the Human Resources Department write this email?

Accepted Answer

To invite Ms. Suda to a job interview

Question 5

Dear Ms. Suda,

Thank you for applying for the Administrative Officer position. We are pleased to invite you to an interview on Tuesday, 3 June, at 10:00 a.m. at the main office, Room 402. Please bring your ID card and a copy of your degree certificate. If you are unable to attend at this time, please reply to this email by 30 May so that we can arrange another date.

Best regards,
Human Resources Department
What does Ms. Suda need to bring to the interview?

Accepted Answer

Her ID card and a copy of her degree certificate

Question 6

Dear Ms. Suda,

Thank you for applying for the Administrative Officer position. We are pleased to invite you to an interview on Tuesday, 3 June, at 10:00 a.m. at the main office, Room 402. Please bring your ID card and a copy of your degree certificate. If you are unable to attend at this time, please reply to this email by 30 May so that we can arrange another date.

Best regards,
Human Resources Department
What should Ms. Suda do if she cannot come on 3 June?

Accepted Answer

Reply to the email by 30 May

Question 7

More and more offices now allow employees to work from home on some days of the week. Many workers say they save time and money because they do not have to travel. Some managers, however, worry that teamwork may become weaker when people rarely meet face to face. For this reason, many organizations choose a mixed system: employees work from home two or three days a week and come to the office on the other days for meetings and group work.
What is the passage mainly about?

Accepted Answer

Working from home and why many organizations use a mixed system

Question 8

More and more offices now allow employees to work from home on some days of the week. Many workers say they save time and money because they do not have to travel. Some managers, however, worry that teamwork may become weaker when people rarely meet face to face. For this reason, many organizations choose a mixed system: employees work from home two or three days a week and come to the office on the other days for meetings and group work.
According to the passage, why are some managers worried?

Accepted Answer

Teamwork may become weaker when people rarely meet

Question 9

More and more offices now allow employees to work from home on some days of the week. Many workers say they save time and money because they do not have to travel. Some managers, however, worry that teamwork may become weaker when people rarely meet face to face. For this reason, many organizations choose a mixed system: employees work from home two or three days a week and come to the office on the other days for meetings and group work.
In the passage, the word "rarely" is closest in meaning to ___.

Accepted Answer

not often

Question 10

CITY LIBRARY RULES

1. The library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday. It is closed on Mondays.
2. Members may borrow up to five books at a time for 14 days.
3. A fine of 5 baht per day is charged for each book returned late.
4. Food is not allowed in the reading rooms, but drinking water in a closed bottle is allowed.
On which day is the library closed?

Accepted Answer

Monday

Question 11

CITY LIBRARY RULES

1. The library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday. It is closed on Mondays.
2. Members may borrow up to five books at a time for 14 days.
3. A fine of 5 baht per day is charged for each book returned late.
4. Food is not allowed in the reading rooms, but drinking water in a closed bottle is allowed.
A member returns two books three days late. How much is the fine?

Accepted Answer

30 baht

Question 12

CITY LIBRARY RULES

1. The library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday. It is closed on Mondays.
2. Members may borrow up to five books at a time for 14 days.
3. A fine of 5 baht per day is charged for each book returned late.
4. Food is not allowed in the reading rooms, but drinking water in a closed bottle is allowed.
Which of the following is allowed in the reading rooms?

Accepted Answer

Drinking water in a closed bottle

Question 13

HOT WEATHER ADVICE

Temperatures are expected to reach 40°C this week. To stay safe, drink water regularly even if you do not feel thirsty, and avoid outdoor activities between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., when the heat is strongest. Wear light-coloured, loose clothing. Older people and young children are at higher risk, so check on them often. If someone feels dizzy or confused in the heat, move them to a cool place and call 1669.
Who is at higher risk in hot weather, according to the advice?

Accepted Answer

Older people and young children

Question 14

HOT WEATHER ADVICE

Temperatures are expected to reach 40°C this week. To stay safe, drink water regularly even if you do not feel thirsty, and avoid outdoor activities between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., when the heat is strongest. Wear light-coloured, loose clothing. Older people and young children are at higher risk, so check on them often. If someone feels dizzy or confused in the heat, move them to a cool place and call 1669.
According to the advice, when should people avoid outdoor activities?

Accepted Answer

Between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Question 15

HOT WEATHER ADVICE

Temperatures are expected to reach 40°C this week. To stay safe, drink water regularly even if you do not feel thirsty, and avoid outdoor activities between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., when the heat is strongest. Wear light-coloured, loose clothing. Older people and young children are at higher risk, so check on them often. If someone feels dizzy or confused in the heat, move them to a cool place and call 1669.
According to the advice, what should you do if someone feels dizzy in the heat?

Accepted Answer

Move them to a cool place

Question 16

To: All staff
From: Office Manager
Subject: New visitor procedure

From Monday, 2 June, all visitors must sign in at the front desk and wear a visitor badge while they are in the building. Staff who are expecting a visitor should inform the front desk by email at least one day in advance. Visitors must return their badges when they leave. Thank you for your cooperation.
What is the email mainly about?

Accepted Answer

A new rule for visitors to the building

Question 17

To: All staff
From: Office Manager
Subject: New visitor procedure

From Monday, 2 June, all visitors must sign in at the front desk and wear a visitor badge while they are in the building. Staff who are expecting a visitor should inform the front desk by email at least one day in advance. Visitors must return their badges when they leave. Thank you for your cooperation.
What should staff do if they are expecting a visitor?

Accepted Answer

Inform the front desk by email at least one day in advance

Question 18

To: All staff
From: Office Manager
Subject: New visitor procedure

From Monday, 2 June, all visitors must sign in at the front desk and wear a visitor badge while they are in the building. Staff who are expecting a visitor should inform the front desk by email at least one day in advance. Visitors must return their badges when they leave. Thank you for your cooperation.
What must visitors do when they leave?

Accepted Answer

Return their badges

Question 19

Bangkok's public bicycle-sharing scheme has grown quickly. Users unlock a bicycle with a mobile app and can return it at any station in the network. The first 30 minutes of each ride are free, and after that a small fee is charged every 15 minutes. City officials hope the scheme will reduce traffic on short trips, but some users complain that there are not enough stations outside the city centre.
How do users unlock a bicycle?

Accepted Answer

With a mobile app

Question 20

Bangkok's public bicycle-sharing scheme has grown quickly. Users unlock a bicycle with a mobile app and can return it at any station in the network. The first 30 minutes of each ride are free, and after that a small fee is charged every 15 minutes. City officials hope the scheme will reduce traffic on short trips, but some users complain that there are not enough stations outside the city centre.
What is one complaint from users?

Accepted Answer

There are not enough stations outside the city centre

Question 21

Bangkok's public bicycle-sharing scheme has grown quickly. Users unlock a bicycle with a mobile app and can return it at any station in the network. The first 30 minutes of each ride are free, and after that a small fee is charged every 15 minutes. City officials hope the scheme will reduce traffic on short trips, but some users complain that there are not enough stations outside the city centre.
According to the passage, a ride of 20 minutes costs ___.

Accepted Answer

nothing

Question 22

SPECIAL OFFER

Join our English Conversation Course for Government Officers.
Classes: Saturdays, 9:00–11:00 a.m., for 8 weeks
Fee: 3,000 baht (2,400 baht if you register before 30 April)
Place: Training Room 2, Provincial Hall
Class size: maximum 15 people. Register early!
How much does the course cost if you register on 25 April?

Accepted Answer

2,400 baht

Question 23

SPECIAL OFFER

Join our English Conversation Course for Government Officers.
Classes: Saturdays, 9:00–11:00 a.m., for 8 weeks
Fee: 3,000 baht (2,400 baht if you register before 30 April)
Place: Training Room 2, Provincial Hall
Class size: maximum 15 people. Register early!
How many hours of classes are there in total?

Accepted Answer

16 hours

Question 24

SPECIAL OFFER

Join our English Conversation Course for Government Officers.
Classes: Saturdays, 9:00–11:00 a.m., for 8 weeks
Fee: 3,000 baht (2,400 baht if you register before 30 April)
Place: Training Room 2, Provincial Hall
Class size: maximum 15 people. Register early!
Why does the advertisement say "Register early!"?

Accepted Answer

Because the number of students is limited

Question 25

Many people throw away food simply because they do not understand date labels. A "best before" date is about quality: the food may not taste as good after this date, but it is usually still safe to eat if it has been stored correctly. A "use by" date is about safety. Food should not be eaten after its "use by" date, even if it looks and smells fine.
According to the passage, what does a "use by" date tell you?

Accepted Answer

The last day the food is safe to eat

Question 26

Many people throw away food simply because they do not understand date labels. A "best before" date is about quality: the food may not taste as good after this date, but it is usually still safe to eat if it has been stored correctly. A "use by" date is about safety. Food should not be eaten after its "use by" date, even if it looks and smells fine.
What is the main point of the passage?

Accepted Answer

Understanding date labels can help people waste less food

Question 27

Dear Mr. Anan,

I am writing to complain about the street light outside my house on Soi 5. It has not worked for three weeks, and the street is very dark at night. Last week, an elderly neighbour fell while walking home. I reported the problem by telephone on 2 May, but nothing has been done. Could you please send someone to repair the light as soon as possible?

Yours sincerely,
Malee Somsri
Why did Malee write this letter?

Accepted Answer

To ask for the street light to be repaired

Question 28

Dear Mr. Anan,

I am writing to complain about the street light outside my house on Soi 5. It has not worked for three weeks, and the street is very dark at night. Last week, an elderly neighbour fell while walking home. I reported the problem by telephone on 2 May, but nothing has been done. Could you please send someone to repair the light as soon as possible?

Yours sincerely,
Malee Somsri
How did Malee first report the problem?

Accepted Answer

By telephone

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