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READING TEST In the Reading test, you will read a variety of texts and answer several different types of reading comprehension questions.. Questions 147-149 refer to the following memo..

READING TEST

In the Reading test, you will read a variety of texts and answer several different types of reading

comprehension questions The entire Reading test will last 75 minutes There are three parts,

and directions are given for each part You are encouraged to answer as many questions as possible within the time allowed

You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet Do not write your answers in the test book

PART V

Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below Four answer choices

are given below each sentence Select the best answer to complete the sentence Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet

101 How many people at the party last night?

(A) was there

104 _ the current economic climate, it has become necessary to extend the settlement

period for all unsecured debts

112 Many people say that salt helps the water boil more but it isn’t true

(A) quick

(B) quickly

(C) quicker

(D) slow 113 When young people go camping, they like sleeping in _ in the camp site (A) hotels

(B) buses

(C) tents

(D) castles 114 She is _ She plans things for a long time before she does them (A) careful

(B) carefully

(C) careless

(D) carelessly

115 The _ to cook this dish are mushrooms, meat and butter (A) ingredients

(B) recipe

(C) flour

(D) vegetables 116 He as a teacher for over ten years (A) work

(B) has worked (C) works (D) have worked 117 Are there _ bananas? – No, I had the last one ten minutes ago (A) any

(B) some

(C) few

(D) a lot

118 Mr Garcia will already _ his presentation on the new manufacturing process by the time you reach the convention center

(A) finished

(B) have finished

(C) finishing

(D) finish

119 Consumers these days _ about the amount of fat and sugar in food products (A) concern

123 The Statistics Division has _ responsibility for gathering economic data and

providing financial analysis

(A) direct

(B) directed

(C) direction

(D) directly

124 I’m hungry - an apple?

(A) Do you want to

(B) Do you like

(C) Are you like

(D) Would you like

125 is the _in his family; all his brothers are much taller

(A) lowest

(B) shortest

129 _ the cash register, you should first open the cash drawer with your key and punch

in your employee number

132 Over 50 percent of the waste generated by our factories and industrial plants used

to produce aluminum and other materials

A) are

(B) has

(C) is

(D) will

133 Members of the hospital's research ethics committee are selected from

senior professors with experience of legal practice and compliance

(A) greatly

(B) vastly

(C) largely

(D) significantly

134 Small businesses that are too on one or two major clients risk going under

themselves if a client's business founders

136 ShawCal Holdings has not the purchase price of the six brownfield sites it

recently acquired from Banjada Securities

parking, then more local residents would cycle to work

(A) are

(B) were

(C) would be

(D) had been

139 The identity of the defendants in the court case kept secret because they

were under 18, but their photographs appeared in a newspaper

(A) would have

(B) should have been

(C) might be

(D) have had to

140 The date and venue for the first match in the Players Tour Championship Finals is

_to be announced

(A) already

(B) before

(C) but

(D) yet

PART VI

Directions: Read the following texts A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences

Four answer choices are given below each of these sentences Select the best answer to complete the text Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet

Questions 141 to 143 refer to the following email

Dear James,

Thank you for your recent interest in the accounting position you _for with our

company We

141 (A) applied

(B) applicant

(C) application

(D) applying Have reviewed your qualification and it is with regret to inform you that we have _ applicant whose qualifications are better suited to this particular position 142 (A) another

(B) others

(C) other (D) the other

We have also reviewed your background for other possible positions and we do not currently have one that would effectively used your qualification and experience

We do not anticipate that more openings in the _ future, we will however keep your

143 (A) nearby (B) nearly (C) near (D) nearness application on file and contact you as soon as a suitable position become available

Sincerely

Sharon Sala

HR Department

Questions 144 to 146 refer to the following passage

When customers put an order with the seller for the first time, they usually have a lot of

Questions 147-149 refer to the following memo

MEMORANDUM

To: All main office staff

From: Daniel Suarez

Date: July 9

Subject: Painting of the main entrance doors

As part of our ongoing renovation and refurbishment program, please be advised that

contractors will be painting the wooden doors at the main entrance next Tuesday, July 15 This entrance will be closed on that day, and notices erected inside and outside the building will advise staff to use the rear door by the kitchen

Please do not arrange for clients or suppliers to visit on Tuesday the 15th If you happen to have any visits _ scheduled for this day, please consider moving them to another day, if at all feasible

Everything _ to be back to normal on Wednesday, July 16 Do not hesitate to contact

me if you require more details

149 (A) is expected

(B) expects

(C) has expected

(D) should expect

Questions150-152 refer to the following advertisement

Experienced Medical Biochemist

A leading Silicon Valley biotech company working primarily with government and NGOs has an exciting new opportunity for a medical biochemist The successful applicant _ at

150 (A) had (B) is having (C) has had (D) will have had

least 3 years of hands-on experience in a laboratory, preferably in a medical environment You will be responsible for the examination and interpretation of medical samples and clinical data to help in the and treatment of infectious diseases

You will need excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills and will be expected

to use your initiative There are good opportunities for promotion within the company E-mail your application and resume to personnel@totalmeditech.com by June 14

Please note that the large volume of applications expected, only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted

152 (A) after

(B) due to

(C) regarding

(D) because

PART VII

Directions: In this part, you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper

articles, letters, and advertisements Each text is followed by several questions Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet

Questions 153 – 155 refer to the following report

Another contestant gets the boot on Big Brother

Unfortunately, the trick doesn't work anymore The show has again changed the rules of the game to allow some of the booted out, back

in You could, if you like, view these adjustments as a sign of the show's adaptability Or you can see the constant rule rejiggering for what it is: an admission of how hopelessly flawed the original concept was - and how dull the show remains

153 What does the expression "get the boot" mean?

(A) to be invited

(B) to be asked to leave

(C) to be penalized

(D) to be rewarded

154 What is a positive view of the recent changes to the show?

(A) It's a display of flexibility

(B) It's full of surprises

(C) It reveals the show's determination to stay interesting

(D) It's more pertinent to people's daily lives

155 What is the reviewer's opinion?

(A) The show used to have problems, but the changes are helping

(B) The show is exceptionally versatile

(C) People shouldn't be allowed back in

(D) The show has always been boring

Questions 156-159 refer to the following memo

Memorandum

To: Juan Gomez

From: Maria Johnson, Building Engineer

Date: 17 Jan 20_

Re: Thermostat located in your office

It has come to our attention that the thermostat located in your office is frequently being turned off Please be aware that although this thermostat is located in your office, it actually controls the temperature on the entire second floor When it is turned off, it affects not only your office, but all the surrounding offices as well We ask that you not touch the thermostat The other second- floor tenants are complaining about the lack of heat in their offices If you wish to adjust

the temperature in your office at any time, please speak with me or with one of my assistants

We would be happy to help you create an environment that is comfortable for you and your office staff, but please remember that we need to consider the comfort of everyone in the building Thank you for your cooperation

156 What is the problem?

(A) Someone keeps turning off the thermostat

(B) There is no thermostat on the second floor

(C) The other tenants want a thermostat

(D) The second floor has enough heat

157 When should the thermostat be turned off?

(A) In the evenings

(B) When it gets cold out

(D) When it gets hot

158 The word "adjust" in paragraph 2, line 1 is closest in meaning to

(A) pay for

(B) change

(C) look at

(D) open

159 What should Mr Gomez do?

(A) Change offices

(B) Turn off the heat

(C) Leave the thermostat alone

(D) Complain to the other tenants

.Questions 160 – 162 refer to the following instruction

NAME:

To change the name of a program, select the program and then press the RED button Press the "<." and ">" buttons to change the letters By pressing the RED button you can store the name or press the BLUE button to cancel

AUTOSTORE:

When you press the BLUE button the AUTOSTORE menu will appear on the screen

160 What type of text is this?

(A) a set of instructions

(B) a set of recommendations

(C) an endorsement

(D) a contract

161 What specifically does the green button do?

(A) selects a program to insert

(B) places a program in its chosen space

(C) moves the navigation buttons

(D) like the blue button, it cancels the program

162 Which button do you press to remove an item from a list?

(A) the blue one

(B) the yellow one

(C) the green button

(D) a navigation button

Questions 163 – 165 refer to the following announcement

AERONAUTIC SYSTEMS, INC., the Berlin-based company also known as AeroSys, has

made an agreement with three of the world's major international airlines to provide a

satellite system for voice and data communications, a company spokesperson announced last week This agreement is a major leap forward for the company, which began operations just three years ago and has now gained the business of three of the airline industry's largest companies

The agreement with Skyways, Air One, and Travelers International will provide

communications between aircraft and on-ground systems for operational control and traffic services The agreement was signed last month, and AeroSys will begin providing services to the airlines before the end of the year

air-163 Where is AeroSys based?

(D) Air traffic services

165 Which of the following is NOT a part of this agreement?

(A) A satellite system

(B) Communication between aircraft

(C) A system of voice and data communication

(D) Ticketing service

Questions 166-168 refer to the following article

VeriLex Reveals Plans for Recovery

Favorable tax rates and the increasing popularity of home computers were not enough to

rescue VeriLex from a disappointing year The company's focus on inkjet printers and supplies significantly impacted its revenue, given the falling cost of laser printers, which are now the preferred choice of more and more small businesses and home users

While VeriLex received a boost from the sale of its factory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, the

company's net earnings showed a year-on-year decrease of 9 percent At a press conference yesterday, Chief Executive William Lam was cautiously optimistic about the company's

prospects for the forthcoming year He used the opportunity to announce a number of measures that the company plans to implement These include a workforce restructuring plan,

consolidation of existing manufacturing facilities, and changes to employees' contractual terms and conditions Mr

Lam promised that generous severance packages would be offered to all those

wishing to take early retirement

166 What is the main purpose of this article?

(A) To confirm the appointment of a new chief executive

(B) To report on a company's performance

(C) To announce the sale of a factory

(D) To promote a company's products

167 What can be inferred about Veri Lex?

(A) It is going through a difficult time

(B) It manufactures computers

(C) Its headquarters are in Malaysia

(D) Its net earnings increased last year

168 What will the company most likely do next year?

(A) Encourage voluntary retirement

(B) Decrease the retirement age for its employees

(C) Build a new manufacturing facility

(D) Increase production of laser printers

Questions 169-171 refer to the following memo

MEMO

To: All staff

From: Vicky Mendoza

We have Sameer Khan, Senior Purchasing Manager at Trent Harlow Clothing, visiting our office tomorrow at approximately 1:15 P.M., initially for a quick tour of the building, followed

by a presentation by senior management in the boardroom

Trent Harlow is a major wholesaler and we want to do everything we can to impress Mr Khan while he is here I know that you will all make him welcome when you see him, but can I ask you

to

ensure that your workstation and surrounding area is clear and tidy, there are no sewing

machine or computer cables trailing across the floor, and any fabric bolts, samples, finished

garments, etc., are safely stored away?

Vicky

169 Why was this memo written?

(A) To welcome a new employee

(B) To invite staff to a presentation

(C) To make a request of staff

(D) To warn of a factory inspection

170 Who most likely is Vicky?

(A) A cleaning contractor

(B) An office manager

(C) Mr Khan's secretary

(D) A health and safety inspector

171 The word "trailing" in paragraph 2, line 4, is closest in meaning to

(A) sagging

(B) hauling

(C) laying

(D) shifting

Questions 172-175 refer to the following article

Global Parking Rates

on the Rise

The cost of parking increased almost everywhere in the world over the past 12 months Only the United States did not follow the trend That's the conclusion of a report published this week in Business Car User magazine, which listed two "Top Tens" of the most expensive cities for parking, depending on whether you pay for parking your car on a daily or monthly basis

No single global region dominates the "Top Ten" lists of most expensive places to park your car Cities in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region appear on both lists Latin America is the only region not represented, although parking rates in all major South

American cities increased by between 10 and 20 percent

For the fourth year in succession London comes out on top for monthly parking rates by a margin of more than 20 percent Zurich replaces Hong Kong in second position, because of last year's dramatic rise in the value of the Swiss franc Zurich monthly parking costs were

$765 (705 Swiss francs)-no change in local currency, but an increase of over 30 percent in

US dollars Two Australian cities-Sydney and Melbourne-made the top ten

Things look slightly different on the list of daily parking rates European cities dominate in this category, with London, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Geneva, Zurich, andVienna all being beaten for the top spot by Oslo The only non-European cities on the list are Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto