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Questions 141 - 143 refer to the following memo Memo To : all employees From : Jason Irving RE: Free presentation There will be a free _______ in the large conference room on January 15

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 In times of _, the price of precious metals such as gold generally increases dramatically

113 The new policy on data protection and confidentiality is expected to be _

before the end of the year

120 The boss was _.at me as I have been late three times this week

(B) between

(C) out

(D) on

128 This packing system, _ ensures a total vacuum to retain freshness and flavor for

a long period, is used in more than 200 food-processing plants

130 Constant quality improvement is intended to maintain our competitiveness and _

us for the challenges of the future

expectations, and remains debt-free

(A) check

(B) line

(C) collaboration

(D) touch

135 Following _ of an associate's degree program in nursing, I decided to

obtain an entry-level job and work toward my bachelor's degree

(C) promotional

(D) promoted

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 - 143 refer to the following memo

Memo

To : all employees

From : Jason Irving

RE: Free presentation

There will be a free _ in the large conference room on January 15th Gregory Souza,

(C) speaking (D) talk

All employees are welcome to All participants will receive a complimentary copy of his book, which deals with problems and solutions of working in a company

143 (A) attend (B) attentive (C) attending (D) attendant

Questions 144- 146 refer to the following comment

Pentagon’s restaurants

Customers Comments Form

Date of visit: Jan 31st

Time of visit: 11 (A)m

Branch name: Rochester High Street

Comments

This is the first _ I have eaten at Pentagon’s However, I think it will also be the

I am responding to your job posting for a deputy sales manager in yesterday's Bunbury Post

I have a background in technical sales, with over two years' experience at

148 (A) Alternatively

(B) Regardless

(C) Consequently

(D) Notwithstanding

service, which I am sure will prove to be an asset to IntenSync

I am fully computer-literate and have a clean driving record In addition, I _ that my

149 (A) tell (B) am telling (C) told (D) am told verbal and written communication skills are excellent

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss with you the contribution I could make to

IntenSync and look forward to your reply

Yours truly,

Simon Vargas

Questions 150-152 refer to the following newspaper report

Proposed Tax Changes and Tepid Economy Explain Rise in Part-time Hiring

Businesses are hiring more staff The downside is that almost three-quarters of these new employees are part-timers

Faltering economic growth both at home and across the globe, as well as concern that the government's proposed tax reforms will drive up costs for small business owners, is behind Employers _ to hire permanent and full-time staff, according to employment analysts

the economy can only recover if consumers buy more goods and services, and low-paid timers, the majority of work in the lower-paid retail and food-service sectors, do not have the money to do that

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 153 through 154 refer to the following notice:

Returns Policy

Chafeton Camera Supplies welcomes the return of any of our products within thirty days of purchase In order to receive a full refund, you must bring your receipt Returns without a receipt can only be exchanged for store credit

Important: ALL returns must be accompanied by the factory packaging and in perfect

condition Returns will not be accepted for any products that were damaged by the

customer

153 How quickly must customers bring products back to the store?

(A)Within thirty days

(B)In perfect condition

(B)Without a receipt

(D) Thirty days before

154 What kinds of returns are NOT accepted?

(A)Products damaged by the customer

155 What was Justin doing when Vera called?

Questions 157 through 159 refer to the following advice

Paintbrush Storage Tips

Good paintbrushes can be very expensive, so we here at Hobby Artist Magazine have made some suggestions to help your paintbrushes in good shape

First, always clean your brushes right after using them, because some paints have acids that can weaken the brush over time

Second, clean your brushes with a mild cleaner We recommend a mixture of one part alcohol and three parts water

Finally, store your brushes with the tips up This allows them to dry more quickly

Remember to keep your brushes in good shape!

157 Who would be most interested in an article like this?

(A) A mechanic

(B) A professor

(B)A surgeon

(D) A painter

158 What is a good cleaning solution for paintbrushes?

(A) One part alcohol and three parts water

(B) Two parts alcohol and two parts water

(B)Water

(D) Strong chemicals

159 According to the text, how are paintbrushes best stored?

(A) On their sides

(B) In a wooden box

(B)With their tips up

(D) With their tips down

Questions 160 through 162 refer to the following letter

From: Professor Henry Yaleson

Here is an update on the courses that will be offered by the Science Department next semester First of all, Science 114- The Planets in Our Solar System has been

cancelled because of low registration Instead of Science 114, we will offer Science 115- The Living Earth We will also offer Biology 227 – The Study of Earthworms, Biology 190 – Whales of the Pacific and Human Anatomy 101 – Bones of the Human Body

Have a great semester

Prof Yaleson

160 Professor Yaleson works in which university department?

(A) The Earth Department

(B) The Life Department

(B)The Science Department

(D) The Biology Department

161 Science 114 was cancelled for what reason?

(A) Low registration

(B) The professor is sick

(B)The university will close down

(D) They have too many courses

162 What is Human Anatomy 101 about?

(A) Whales

(B) The study of earthworms

(C) The planets in the solar system

(D) The bones of the human body

Questions 163 through 165 refer to the following advertisement

REAL ESTATE > NEW YORK > $300,000-$500,000

a great vacation house

Click here for a virtual tour

163 What can be concluded about the house?

(A)It is in Vermont

(B)It has two stories

(B)It is made of brick

(D) It is in the country

164 What is NOT a feature of the house?

(A)A fireplace

(B)A small pond

(B)A large garden

(D) Hardwood floor

165 What has been done to improve the house?

(A)The deck was repainted

(B)New storm windows were added

(B)Ceiling fans were installed

(D) The front door has been replaced

Questions 166-167 refer to the following advertisement

The Art of Tradition

250 Water Street, Boston, MA 02201

Turn your memories into masterpieces,

We are dedicated to the centuries-old craft of framing and provide the best service and craftsmanship you can find anywhere Bring in your pictures, photos, mirrors, certificates, needlework, and sports jerseys, and see them transformed into works of art

We stock an extensive range of moldings and materials

Our promise to you

We will come to your home or office for a consultation or to pick up and deliver goods (customers in the greater Boston area only) We ship worldwide

We also repair and retouch old photos

All work guaranteed-if you're not happy, we'll put it right!

Phone:(617) 555-0120

166 Why might customers go to this store?

(A) To purchase a piece of artwork

(B) To have a document framed

(C) To get their photograph taken

(D) To buy decorative antique items

167 What does the store NOT claim to offer?

(A) Delivery to other countries

(B) Home and workplace visits

(C) An image restoration service

(D) A money-back guarantee

Questions 168-169 refer to the following information

Mother Nature - Mango Buttercream

Ingredients: purified water, cold-pressed almond oil, safflower seed oil, wheat germ oil,

vegetable glycerin, shea butter, mango extract, vitamin E

100% natural Softens, nourishes, and hydrates the skin Apply liberally

Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature away from direct sunlight Once open, use within six months

168 What does this information relate to?

(A) A food product

Questions 170-171 refer to the following document

Oregon Energy Supplies

Total amount due: $249.78

Electricity used

Actual meter reading on February 15: 90875

Actual meter reading on January 18: 90463

Total electricity used: 412 kW

Current energy charges breakdown

Distribution charges

Cost of metering and facilities: $10.60

Cost of delivery: $17.30(412 kWh x $0.042/kWh)

Total distribution charge: $27.90

Energy supply charges

Generation and transmission charges: $26.37(412 kWh x $0.064/kWh)

Sales tax: $1.11($26.37 x 4.2%)

Total current energy charges: $55.38

Year-by-year comparison of energy usage

Usage/ day (kWh) Charges/ day Average temperature/ day This year Last year This year Last year This year Last year

Next scheduled meter reading date: March 16

170 What information is NOT given on this document?

(A) Total units of electricity used over the last month

(B) Cumulative total units of electricity used

(C) Cost incurred due to the installation of a new meter

(D) Date when energy usage will be measured next month

171 What is indicated about Ms Mendoza?

(A) Her electricity consumption is higher than 12 months ago

(B) She qualifies for a discount because she lives alone

(C) Her energy account has recently been in arrears

(D) She uses less electricity than the average customer

Questions 172-174 refer to the following newspaper article

Kitchenware queen can't stand the heat

By Jack Miller

Amy McKinney, styled by the media as"the kitchenware queen,"whose nostalgic range of crockery and kitchen accessories boosted sales fourfold during her time as Creative Director

at Country Home and Style, has quit retail giant Cole & Corby after just two months

Ms McKinney had been appointed by Cole & Corby to invigorate the retailer's home and kitchenware division, amid rumors her remuneration package comprised a $400,000 salary, plus common stocks and stock options to sweeten the deal However, things apparently turned sour soon after her appointment Sources say that Ms McKinney erroneously

believed she would have full control over the marketing and packaging of her designs She was also under the impression that Cole & Corby was planning to open six new stand- alone home and lifestyle stores to showcase her range, a plan that recently appointed C.E.O Robert Ellison described as "never likely to take off."

News of Ms McKinney's departure comes just one week before Cole & Corby's annual general meeting, where Ellison will have to face an army of disgruntled private investors who have seen the value of their holdings drop by an average of 8 percent over the last three quarters Analysts expect the company to remain in the doldrums for at least the next quarter and are forecasting a 4 percent decline in underlying sales across all departments, with the exception of the food hall

172 What is this news report mainly about?

(A) A dispute over directors' remuneration

(B) The resignation of a senior executive

(C) The appointment of a new C.E.O

(D) A company's business performance

173 Who is Amy McKinney?

(A) A director at Country Home and Style

(B) A famous fashion designer

(C) A cookery book writer

(D) A household product designer

174 What is NOT true about the company Cole & Corby?

(A) It has scaled back plans for expansion

(B) Sales have declined over the past nine months

(C) A meeting with stockholders will take place shortly

(D) It no longer sells edible goods

Questions 175-177 refer to the following e-mail

Thank you for choosing Precious Gifts Online We want to let you know that we have

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Your order number is WIO 1752 Please check the details below and inform us immediately

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Your bouquet will be accompanied by the following message

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Please do not attempt to reply to this message We regret that this is an unmonitored

address and replies to this e-mail cannot be responded to or read

175 What did Ms Gupta order?

(A) A selection of tea

(B) A floral arrangement

(C) A wall calendar

(D) A fruit basket

176 Why will Ms Gupta be contacted again?

(A) To warn of any changes

(B) To update her details

(C) To confirm the delivery

(D) To ask for more feedback

177 What can be inferred about Liz Arnott?

(A) She has just returned from a trip

(B) She suffers from insomnia

(C) She will visit Ms Gupta shortly

(D) She has recently given birth

Questions 178-180 refer to the following letter

Trinola center

500 Mead Avenue Oakland CA 94649 Tel: 555-0139 E-mail: info@trinola.org www.trinola.org July 15

Westcliff Electronics

1310Tyler Street

Oakland, CA 94649

Dear Friends and Supporters:

We would like to express our profound and heartfelt gratitude for all your support over the past two years Thanks to you, we have been able to provide after-school programs for hundreds of children from the deprived inner-city Trinola housing project.We offer these young residents a safe place to continue learning, play together, and take part in sports The Trinola Center was launched with the help of federal and state grants, but the

popularity of our programs means that we have to also rely on personal and corporate donations to be able to continue our work

We are currently short of functional computers for our technology and IT classes, which have proved very popular I am therefore writing to ask if you have any old computers, laptops, printers, or other computer hardware that you could donate to us.Their age or condition does not matter, as we will rectify any faults Transport is not a problem as our van can collect items directly from your home or place of work Please call me at the above number if you can help

We always like meeting our sponsors and supporters in person and we have open

house between 5 P.M and 7 P.M on the last Monday of every month.We would love to see you there sometime, so why not stop by to see how your donations are making young people's lives better?

Sincerely,

Lydia Ortiz, Community Liaison Manager

178 What kind of organization does Ms Ortiz work for?

(A) A community housing service

(B) A computer repair workshop

(C) A charitable organization

(D) A public high school

179 What is the main purpose of the letter?

(A) To appeal for money