READING TEST In the Reading test, you will read a variety of texts and answer several different types of reading comprehension questions.. Questions 141-143 refer to the following e-mail
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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 your test book
PART 5
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 When Pendley Insurance sales
associates visit prospective customers, they
must - brochures with them
(A) pass
(B) take
(C) get
(D) pick
102 A memo will be distributed -
regarding new benefits packages
(A) short
(B) shorter
(C) shorten
(D) shortly
103 It is Lawton Appliances’ shipping policy
- fragile items after they are
packaged with bubble
104 Haskford Office Supplies has enjoyed a
15 percent increase - profits in the first half
105 The recruiters unanimously agreed that
Ms Inada was the most - person for the position of sales director
(A) qualify (B) qualified (C) qualification (D) qualifications
106 Our on-site fitness center staff helps
employees lose weight - through exercise and dietary restrictions
(A) wealthily (B) vibrantly (C) safely (D) thinly
107 So as to avoid late fees, make sure to
remit your loan payment - on the first of each month
(A) promptly (B) prompted (C) prompting (D) prompt
108 Mr Conte would like to display either the
black - the gray suit in front of the shop during the annual sale
(A) and (B) or (C) yet (D) for
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vehicles including compact cars, convertibles,
110 Due to its - number of visitors,
Khastell is considered one of the most popular
attractions in the area
(A) growing
(B) terminated
(C) unknown
(D) expensive
111 The risk review committee is in charge of
- the new safety protocols
(A) implemented
(B) implement
(C) implementation
(D) implementing
112 Admission to Huber Park will be
complimentary every Monday from 9:00 A.M
113 Summit Biomedical has been ranked as
one of the leading national pharmaceutical
firms for the - five years
(A) past
(B) sooner
(C) upcoming
(D) below
114 Mr Saez will be promoted to the position
of sales director after - completes the MBA
program at Wharton Business School
(A) him
(B) his
(C) he
(D) himself
115 Chef Mae Whitley and her investors have
agreed - a plan to start a Japanese restaurant in Upton
(A) upon (B) through (C) for (D) in
116 As assistant manager, you are -
responsible for all accounts with Antas Industry
in case the executive manager is away
(A) person (B) personally (C) personal (D) personality
117 The - of experts from TM Purcell
Investing is scheduled to offer guidelines on several ways to increase assets
(A) terminal (B) title (C) panel (D) merit
118 Only recently have analysts at First
Choice Mutual - that the merger of Kigali Metal Works and HDMI Electronics would improve their productivity
(A) to recognize (B) recognizing (C) recognition (D) recognized
119 Mr Nishad will be - to the human
resources division from the accounting division
in August
(A) locating (B) sending (C) transferring (D) calculating
120 Larchmont is the perfect place to open
your new retail store, - will benefit from relatively low taxes
(A) who (B) which (C) they (D) what
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summarize their quarterly sales targets at next
month’s board meeting
(A) opposite
(B) additional
(C) categorized
(D) prepared
122 The new medicine recently released by
Trescan Pharmaceutical is classified as safe
123 Snacks and beverages are available
- people who participate in the
International Conference on Sports Education
(A) for
(B) under
(C) with
(D) as
124 Even though Florello Construction
Company’s senior designer sent two proposals
for the shopping mall on Flagstone Street,
125 Through aggressive media publicity
-, Bryson's Hardware attracted a lot of new
126 The confidential documents can be
accessed - by staff members with the appropriate security clearance
(A) whether (B) closely (C) outer (D) only
127 The recently planted flowers - the
appearance of the commercial district, and public response to them was very positive (A) have transformed
(B) transformative (C) to transform (D) were transforming
128 Students will be eligible to move into the
dormitory - after signing the agreements available in the administrative office
(A) presently (B) habitually (C) immediately (D) primarily
129 Tiger Autos has designed the new
KM501 car with - beyond those of any model already released by rival firms
(A) capable (B) capability (C) capabilities (D) capably
130 Clarkson-Wilkes Corporation makes the
- alligator handbags of any manufacturer (A) finely
(B) finest (C) finer (D) fine
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Lassister listened to - suggestions for
improving employee productivity
(A) several
(B) another
(C) frequently
(D) ultimately
132 Don Randal has given his - for the
new computer software to be installed within
133 Mr Chan's outstanding - to the
Forester Company for the last 15 years will be
stressed in addresses at his retirement
celebration later this week
(A) contributions
(B) supplements
(C) skills
(D) capabilities
134 The Diamond Building, - which
Fukuda Advertising has resided for the past
ten years, requires plenty of refurbishments
(A) in
(B) from
(C) beyond
(D) over
135 ST Media offered subscription renewals
to all its subscribers, but - have not yet
agreed to extend them
(A) little
(B) most
(C) each
(D) everybody
136 Large companies - Fujikawa
Industries held annual job fairs in Glade Township during the same period
(A) in fact (B) such as (C) nonetheless (D) in the event of
137 In the downtown area of Jacksonville,
new recycling trash bins were - near the curb of each street
(A) settled (B) placed (C) washed (D) designed
138 Given his stage presence and -, Mr
O’Malley was nominated as the best presenter
at the Global Presentation Convention in March
(A) appliance (B) allowance (C) eloquence (D) distance
139 If your grant proposal is accepted, you
- a official letter of notification no later than July 8
(A) to send (B) to be sent (C) will be sent (D) having sent
140 Since the Summit Institute includes
instructors teaching various languages at one location, students have access to - solutions for all their language learning needs (A) unappreciative
(B) comprehensive (C) challenging (D) purposeful
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Directions: Read the texts that follow A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences
Four answer choices are given below each of the 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 e-mail
Date: March 24
To: Thomas Nguyen <tnguyen@hotmail.com>
From: Customer Service <customerservice@boyernbooks>
Subject: Boyern Books
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As a token of our appreciation for your loyalty, we want to - you a 15 percent
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(B) substitute (C) recommend (D) earn
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Trang 6Questions 144-146 refer to the following advertisement
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144 (A) decorate
(B) buy (C) promote (D) locate
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145 (A) necessitating
(B) necessarily (C) necessity (D) necessary
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146 (A) prior
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(C) appealing
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Trang 7Questions 147-149 refer to the following notice
148 (A) Instead
(B) However (C) On the other hand (D) Specifically
employees' performance and provide them with constructive feedback
Her presentation is scheduled for September 24 at 10 A.M in the Dillon Conference Room
on the third floor Because of the - popularity of the event, please hurry
149 (A) anticipating
(B) anticipation (C) has anticipated (D) anticipated
to sign up for a seat
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The 15th Annual Celebration of The London Music Conservatory concluded last Sunday, and was regarded as an immense success by Clark Madding, the festival’s executive producer Almost every live performance was -
150 (A) called off
(B) sold out (C) put off (D) made up Famous musicians, including Utopia, Deerfield Jazz Ensemble and an East European band attracted approximately 6,000 participants for four days The extravaganza generated a considerable - of revenue for the regional tourism industry
151 (A) amount
(B) estimation (C) number (D) transaction
A spokesperson for Tourism Authority of London that helped with the overall planning, - that five percent of the revenues will be used to organize upcoming events
152 (A) will report
(B) were reported
(C) reporting
(D) reported
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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
Trang 10Questions 153-154 refer to the following voucher
We hope you had an enjoyable time eating your dishes at
~ Making the best steaks in Carlton City since 1976
~
On your next visit, use this voucher to receive a 30% discount
on your next meal
This offer cannot be combined with other discounts
Offer is limited to one coupon per table
170 Denver Street, Carlton, OR Right next to the Constellation Inn
Make a reservation by calling 886-0900 or visit
www.morninggrill.com
153 When would customers get this voucher?
(A) After answering an online survey
(B) While buying cooking equipment
(C) During a hotel stay
(D) After eating in a restaurant
154 What is mentioned about the voucher?
(A) It cannot be used along with other vouchers
(B) It can only be used in one restaurant location
(C) It can be redeemed only by club members (D) It cannot be used with cash payment
The Morning Grill
Trang 11Questions 155-157 refer to the following announcement
Schwartzman’s
will close at 4 pm on Thursday, May 12 in order for our store and employees to prepare
for our weekend event
Friday-Sunday, May 13-15
9 A.M to 11 P.M
Come to our biggest sale of the year, and shop until you drop!
40% off selected shoes and clothing 30% off selected electronics and furniture
155 What is the announcement about?
(A) Employment opportunities
(B) An online shopping promotion
(C) An upcoming store sale
(D) The grand re-opening of a store
156 What will happen on May 12?
(A) A new shipment of merchandise will be
available
(B) There will be shorter business hours
(C) Popular brands will be on special discount
(D) Interviews will be held for prospective
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Branch Brook Park Library
Card No: KLP40922
December 12
Dear Mr Wesley,
The items you reserved on December 2nd, Bringing Belle by Thomas Alden and The Clock Says
Now by Carol Deville, are now both ready for you to pick up We will keep both books on hold
for you until December 19 We can’t keep the books on hold for more than one week since both items are from another Newark City library
Present your library card at the front desk in order to receive both books The return date will be determined once you check out both books Note that the overdue fine for books has recently been increased to 60 cents per day
Michelle Thurston,
Librarian
Branch Brook Park Library
158 What is indicated about Mr Wesley?
(A) He is waiting for books to become
available
(B) He recently checked out two books from
the library
(C) He needs to replace lost library card
(D) He is applying for a position in a public
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Questions 160-162 refer to the following letter
Air Vista Travel Services
33, Dylan Street Knoxville, Tennessee (856) 569-0000 Feb 12 Sheila Stevens
Attendees at our grand opening can register to win in our annual raffle This year’s grand prize is a one week trip for two, all expenses included, to beautiful Italy Our other prizes include free
hotel stays around the world and Mandels gift certificates, which readers of the Daily Traveler voted
as the Best Brand of Travel Luggage
We look forward to seeing you this Saturday
Kevin Brooks,
Manager
160 Why was the letter sent?
(A) To announce changes on a Web site
(B) To verify the schedule for a cruise
(C) To request attendance to an event
(D) To seek applicants for a position
161 What is stated about Air Vista Travel Services?
(A) It has a branch in Italy
(B) It organizes tours to America
(C) It offers subscription to the Daily Traveler
(D) It has a contest twice a year
162 What is Mandels?
(A) A brand of luggage (B) A store location (C) A hotel chain (D) A travel company
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March 16 – Amateur photogra
pher Ms Jenna Carrell’s work has been
chosen by the National Photography Review
as one of the winners in their National
Amateur Photography Contest Ms Carrell
will receive a cash prize, a plaque, and a new
M-70 DSLR camera
Ms Carrell works as an accountant here at
Stevens Billings College and has been practicing photography in her spare time for over fifteen years Despite years of interest, this is the first time she’s entered a competition Her series of photographs entitled “Grain Elevators” will be featured in
the May issue of the National Photography
Review when it covers the Minnesota art
scene In the meantime, her works can be seen in the lobby of the Fletcher Building in a public exhibit next month
163 Where would the article most likely be