Snoopy Café. You don’t have to choose a dog at the Ball House. All the dogs sit, play, or run
around while people drink coffee and eat sandwiches. You can play with all the dogs at the Ball
House. Lori Chon goes to the Ball House about once a week. She likes to play with Princess, her
favorite dog. She often buys food for Princess, too. Lori likes to go to the Snoopy Café for many
reasons. “I love dogs” she says, “but my apartment is too small for a dog. Also, dogs don’t like to
be alone, and I work all day”. So when Lori needs to have some fun with the pet, she goes to the
dog café to see Princess. Dog cafes are very popular in Korea, but they are not cheap. A cup of
coffee costs about three dollars and fifty cents, but the fun is free.
Questions.
11. How is the Ball House different from the Snoopy Café?
12. Why does Lori like going to the Snoopy Café?
13. What is the passage mainly about?
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
We are hearing a lot these days about downshifting, so what is it? The term downshifting first ap-
peared in 1994. It was coined by the Trans-research Institute to describe a new philosophy by
which higher achievers at work chose a lower salary in exchange for a better quality of life. Ac-
cording to a recent study, 4 out of 10 people under 35 years old are planning to downshift from
stressful jobs to a slower pace of life. It is not just the dream of the young, It is also popular with
35 to 54-year old, 12% of whom are making plans to downshift, 16% hoping to down so in next 2
years.
The study found that, 7% of workers had already downshifted. Doctor Lucy Grand, a psychologist
looking at the phenomenon, believes that the downshifting is a dream that more and more people
want to turn into a reality. People are not satisfied with their lives, and they want to make changes.
However Doctor Grand adds, that some people will hesitate, because they don’t actually believe
they can make it happen, while others will rush into downshifting to discover that their dream
ends up with the financial crisis. So it’s something that requires a lot of thought and planning to
get right.
Questions.
14. According to the passage, what is downshifting?
15. According to a recent study, what is the percentage of workers who have already downshifted?
16. In Lucy Grand’s opinion, why does downshifting require a lot of thought and planning?
Section C
Directions: In section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be
read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks
with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheet. Blanks 17
through 20 are based on the following conversation.
Complete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.
A
Madam: SRT electricity, can I help you?
Sir: Yes, I have a problem with my electricity.
Madam: Sorry to hear that. Your account number, please.
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