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Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer.. Example Because the equipment is very delicate, it must be handled with C care D carefully The sentence

YOU HAVE ONE HOUR TO COMPLETE PARTS III, IV, AND V OF THE TEST

READING

In this section of the test, you will have a chance to show how well you understand written English There are two parts to this section, with special directions for each part

Part III

Directions: Question 51 – 70 are incomplete sentences Four words or phrases, marked (A), (B), (C), (D), are given beneath each sentence You are to choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer

Example

Because the equipment is very delicate, it

must be handled with

(C) care

(D) carefully

The sentence should read, “Because the equipment is very delicate, it must be handled with care.” Therefore, you should choose answer (C)

As soon as you understand the directions, begin work on the questions

51 - - - to several studies, 15 percent

of the population under the age of

25 have taken up smoking

(A) Accept

(B) Written

(C) According

(D) Determined

52 All keys for the store were - - - in

a safe place behind the counter

(A) Kept

(B) Guard

(C) Holding

(D) Displayed

53 The building was the - - - in the city

(A) More (B) Most (C) Bigger (D) Tallest

54 The marketing Department had no

- - - plan for the new product

(A) able (B) statute (C) specific (D) in place

55 The student group asked to be left

alone, to carry out their meeting

without - - -

(A) fails

(B) boxes

(C) attitudes

(D) interruption

56 It is hard to find - - - people for

low-paying positions

(A) renewed

(B) invested

(C) valuable

(D) responsible

57 Air temperatures are - - - by wind

and altitude, as well as by other

factors

(A) elements

(B) determine

(C) effective

(D) influenced

58 They - - - to the mountain town to

visit their friends

(A) drove

(B) draft

(C) dried

(D) driven

59 Insurance providers strive to

determine ways to - - - health plans

(A) pay

(B) data

(C) repair

(D) improve

60 The ship entered port - - - three

months at sea

(A) for (B) when (C) after (D) storms

61 The - - - matter is, the more it

weighs

(A) denser (B) tighter (C) older (D) deeper

62 The young men were - - - for

vandalism

(A) quitted (B) arrested (C) finished (D) stopped

63 Bicyclist - - - to ride in the park

(A) is not (B) cannot go (C) not allowed (D) are forbidden

64 The company - - - in 1970

(A) founded (B) were found (C) was founded (D) has been founded

65 Heavy rains - - - the tournament

from continuing later in the afternoon

(A) canceled (B) included (C) prevented (D) organized

66 He was mature and - - -, and his

business decisions were sound

(A) confidence

(B) confiding in

(C) self-confident

(D) self-confidently

67 Staff were asked to - - - for any

contingency

(A) predict

(B) preceded

(C) preparing

(D) be prepared

68 After - - - their tickets, the man and

his family entered the ballpark

(A) buying

(B) bought

(C) purchased

(D) Acceptance

69 The company newspaper keeps

staff - - - about matters that are interest to everyone

(A) Told (B) Dated (C) Decided (D) Informed

70 The report said that everything was

- - - control

(A) on (B) at (C) over (D) under

Part IV Directions: In questions 71 – 80 each sentence has four words or phrases underlined The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (A), (B), (C), (D) You are identify the one underlined word or phrase that should be corrected or rewritten Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer

Example

identification badges while at work

Choice (A), the underlined word “employee,” is not correct in this sentence This sentence should read, “All employees are required to wear their identification badges while at

work.” Therefore, you should choose answer (A)

As soon you as you understand the directions, begin work on the questions

71 The stars and the moon has always

A B fascinated man

C D

72 The Shipping Department did not seal

A the cartons because government

B official wanted to inspect the shipment

C since it went out

D

73 Once the condition is under controls,

the patient must adhere to a strict

C low-fat diet

D

74 Although the reception was schedule

for six o’clock, the band did not arrive

C until after seven

D

75 High winds and heavy rain assaulted

A the coast south of the cape, and

B forcing residents to find refuge inland

C D

on higher ground

76 It is seldom to people find the sounds

A B

of nature offensive, but sounds of

C civilization, particularly in cities, are

D always bothersome

77 He had so much business to conduct in

Tokyo that we did not expect

he returns until the twelfth

78 Although four candidates ran for the

office, it was universally accepted that

B only two of them stood any chance of

C

be elected

D

79 The three childhood friends later went everywhere together, include vacations

A B C

at the beach

D

80 My brother was driving me to work

A yesterday when our car was hitting a

bus

81 With the advent of satellite A

transmission of photographs of the earth’s atmosphere, forecast the

B C weather has become relatively exact

D science

82 I like to see a movie, but Bob would

A B C rather go dancing at disco club

D

83 They asked what to find the restaurant

A B

at which they had made reservations

84 He is going to need of some time to

train his replacement, and he will

C remain with the company until then

D

85 Because they were very aware of the

environment, they handled all waste

C products with extremely carefully

D

86 When going from country to country,

travelers have always had to submit to

C costumer inspections of their baggage

D

87 The fact that certainly public education

A needs are being met by the private

B sector does not sit well with liberal

C D

educators

88 Employees are encouraged to discuss

A B among themselves the advantages and C

disadvantages to participate in the

D company health plan

89 The producing schedule, established

A B early in the project, was the only C

guideline the team was given

D

90 Although the French are known to be

A hard workers and rugged individualists, every French would

B prefer to spend his time in

C conversation with friends over a

D leisurely dinner

Part V

Directions: Questions 161 – 200 are based on a variety of reading material (for example, announcements, paragraphs, advertisements, and the like) You are to choose the one best answer, (A), (B), (C), (D), to each question Then on your answer sheet find the number of the question and mark your answer Answer all questions

following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage

Read the following example

The museum of technology is a “hands-on” museum, designed for people to experience science at work Visitors are encouraged to use, test, and handle the objects on display Special demonstrations are scheduled for the first and second Wednesdays of each month at 1:30 p.m Open Tuesday-Friday, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Sunday 1:00-4:30 p.m

When during the month can visitors see special demonstrations?

(C) One afternoon a week

(D) Every other Wednesday

The passage says that demonstrations are scheduled for the first and second Wednesdays of the month Therefore, you should choose answer (B)

As soon as you understand the directions, begin work on the questions

Question 91 – 93 refer to the following list of shopping tips.

91 When ordering products through a

catalog, what should the final price

include?

(A) Shipping insurance costs

(B) Sales tax and Insurance

(C) Sales tax and shipping costs

(D) Import duties and all taxes

92 Which of the following should be

done by a person ordering by mail?

(A) Buy several items, to get the best

price

(B) Read the fine print and get an

order number

(C) Send payment only after

receiving the order

(D) Discard records of transactions

once completed

93 What should a person do if a mail-order company sends substandard merchandise and will not accept a return or exchange?

(A) Report it to the police (B) Contact a HELP organization (C) Write to the Better Business Bureau

(D) Return the merchandise to a local store

SMART MAIL-ORDER SHOPPING TIPS

When comparing costs, remember to include applicable shipping costs and sales tax in the final price

Read all the fine print, including the return policy Look for companies that provide a no-questions-asked return policy

Keep careful records of your order, including the catalog name, address, and telephone number, items ordered, order date, operator name, and expected delivery date Also, try to get an order number for future reference

If you are having a problem with a mail-order company that you cannot resolve yourself, contact one of the HELP organizations

Question 94 and 95 refer to the following advertisement.

94 At whom is the above advertisement

directed?

(A) Vacationers

(B) Senior Citizens

(C) Business Travelers

(D) Convention organizers

95 What do the advertisers say they are good at doing?

(A) Making doing business more convenient

(B) Helping guests find entertainment (C) Directing people to good

restaurants (D) Accommodating individual preferences

At the Madrid Chancellor Hotel you can expect the finest in luxury and

convenience, with the business traveler’s special needs in mind Our tasty

array of regional, national, and international dishes, prepared by the most

skilled European chefs, are served on only the finest China Our concierge is always a source of the most up-to-date information and, of course, anyone

having business in Spain will appreciate our modern communication facilities,

on line 24 hours per day, and available in every room

Questions 96 and 97 refer to the following advertisement.

96 What are two major features of the

Helping Hand?

(A) Low price and reliability

(B) Responsibility and years of

experience

(C) Many employees and courteous

representatives

(D) Equipment available and

delivered to local job sites

97 What type of services does the Helping Hand provide?

(A) Sales (B) Office (C) Medical (D) Mechanical

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Questions 98 – 100 refer to the following instructions.

98 According to the instructions, what

special care must be taken while

planting a juniper?

(A) The root system must not be

damaged

(B) The plant must be watered before

planting

(C) The hole for the plant must be

twice as large as the earth ball

(D) The handler must wear protective

gloves to avoid skin rash

99 How deep should the hole be to plant

the juniper?

(A) From three to four feet

(B) Deep enough to reach ground

water

(C) Deep enough to encircle the

entire plant

(D) Deep enough for the earth ball to

be below ground level

100 How often should a juniper be

fertilized?

(A) Every month (B) Every three months (C) Two times per year (D) Once each year, in spring

GOOD LUCK…

Blue Star Junipers Guide to Planting and Care

Dig a hole larger than earth ball of soil attached to roots

Remove plant from its container or burlap before planting Do not disturb root system

Plant at least 3-4 feet from other plantings

Set earth ball into ground so that the top of the ball is slightly below ground level

Fill hole with good topsoil and peat moss Pack firmly

Soak thoroughly with water (Thereafter water once/week)

Fertilize soil around the plant with well-balanced plant food twice annually