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In the Reading Test, you will read a variety of text 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
PART I
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
1, The critics to praise the work of this director whatever films he makes
(A) run (B) continue (C) persist (D) insist
2, ……… , I couldn't agree with you more
(A) Totally (B) Clearly (C) Finally (D) Absolutely
3, Candidate: I think the main reason is because I like working in
(A) the free air (B) the clear air (C) the pure air (D) the open air
4, The train at platform 14 cannot leave because there is a power on that particular line (A) failure (B) miss (C) failing (D) missing
5, We ask the of this vehicle to go back to their car as soon as possible and park their car
in another space
(A) possessor (B) owner (C) ownership (D) possessing
6, That is the reason why I am standing here and making this short
(A) speak (B) speaking (C) speech (D) spoke
7, It is really quite uncomfortable up here and there's a policeman … at me, which I don't like (A) spying (B) guiding (C) staring (D) starring
8, I would be most obliged if you
(A) let me to pay later (B) permit me pay later
(C) allow me to pay later (D) grant me to pay later
9, Once you are earning money and you want to keep it safe, you can always an account with a bank
(A) open (B) start (C) begin (D) commence
10, A good team leader must be able to his colleagues to face the challenge of a downturn
in business
(A) inspiring (B) inspiration (C) inspires (D) inspire
11, There was nothing in the contract that who would be responsible in the event that one
of the partners became seriously ill
(A) pointed (B) specified (C) printed (D) developed
12, I would be very interested in for that job
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13, Remember that before you leave your workstation, always your computer
(A) shut out (B) shut up (C) shut in (D) shut down
14, The of staff doing physical exercises before the start of the day is well established in Japanese companies
(A) practical (B) practicality (C) practice (D) practically
15, It started off as a small street corner shop over 30 years ago but it has now into a massive department store
(A) expanded (B) extended (C) explored (D) enlarged
16, According to the in the report it is clear that employees under the age of 35 prefer to dress casually at work (A) seeking (B) searching (C) findings (D) probing
17, I heard of a new company today with which we should co-operate and business with
(A) make (B) create (C) have (D) do
18, He was very keen that we kept in touch and for that reason he handed me his business
(A) ticket (B) paper (C) card (D) notice
19, Thousands of … are already signing up for this new telephone service
(A) individuals (B) subscribers (C) applicants (D) interviewees
20, My computer is not capable of saving material on a separate because it has no floppy drive
(A) space (B) compact (C) disc (D) place
21, The government has decided to hold an into the latest financial scandal
(A) examination (B) enquiry (C) evaluation (D) interpretation
22, A university education is of course important but it is essential that all employees undergo a period of intensive … (A) preparation (B) concentration (C) training (D) learning
23, If you want to increase sales of a particular product, you must be sure that you are the right customers (A) aiming (B) directing (C) targeting (D) guiding
24, You are never too young to start some money in a savings account (A) investing (B) interesting (C) infusing (D) inputting 25, The larger company did not really want to join with the smaller one because it was more interested in a …
(A) turn over (B) turn up (C) overtaker (D) takeover 26, If you cannot get a job and remain for a long period, you can claim some money from the state
(A) unengaged (B) unemployed (C) unattached (D) unused
27, I regret to inform you that as your guarantee last week, we can't help you
(A) expired (B) died (C) deceased (D) extinguished
28, You can … on me for your support (A) show (B) rely (C) try (D) test
29, I'm very that I'm late but there is a train strike on at the moment
(A) sore (B) sorry (C) sorrow (D) sorrowful
30, Can you please tell me how I to the cinema from here?
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31, I now want some kind of compensation for the total of service I've experienced
(A) lack (B) fail (C) failing (D) missing 32, If you can't improve your level of work, I'm afraid you'll have to look for another job (A) anywhere (B) elsewhere (C) nowhere (D) somewhere
33, Nothing in the world will ever make me change my on that subject
(A) thought (B) mind (C) head (D) heart
34, Before I got the insurance, I had to receive a complete physical
(A) investigation (B) injection (C) therapy (D) examination
35, It's always a good idea to get an of what the cost of the work will be before the invoice lands on your doormat (A) interest (B) estimate (C) esteem (D) actual
36, At the moment we are experiencing some cash problems because little money is coming in (A) fly (B) stream (C) flow (D) run
37, It was considered a very good time to apply for a to buy the house because interest rates were very low
(A) pledge (B) promise (C) mortgage (D) borrowing
38, The agreement … the two corporations will enable both companies to expand their businesses
(A) below (B) between (C) around (D) above
39, It is important to turn … the engine before checking the oil level
(A) against (B) off (C) together (D) with
40, Our firm s technological expertise is … equivalent to that of our competitors (A) rougher (B) roughly (C) rough (D) roughness
PART II
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 41- 43 refer to the following email message.
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To: Sam Park <s_park@parkerdesigns.com>
CC: Kevin Ruth <kruth@kr_consulting.com>
Date: October 10, 2010 <<11:14:21 A.M.>>
Subject: Finally getting back to you
Dear Sam,
I m sorry I have not replied sooner, but this is the first ’m sorry I have not replied sooner, but this is the first 41 _ I ve had in a week to sit down and ’m sorry I have not replied sooner, but this is the first
respond to emails
41, (A) change (B) charm (C) chair (D) chance
I don t know if I told you, but last week we had auditors visit the office So I m sure you can imagine’m sorry I have not replied sooner, but this is the first ’m sorry I have not replied sooner, but this is the first
how busy we were Anyway, I ve looked at the plans you sent, and I m very excited by them You ’m sorry I have not replied sooner, but this is the first ’m sorry I have not replied sooner, but this is the first
understand what we are looking for Kevin has also looked at them and is 42 _
42, (A) pleasing (B) pleased (C) pleasant (D) please
There are many things to discuss with you We think it s best if you come to our office here in ’m sorry I have not replied sooner, but this is the first
Vermont Please let us know a 43 _ date We will cover travel and hotel costs See you soon!
43, (A) suited (B) fitted (C) nicely (D) convenient
Regards, Mark
Questions 44 - 46 refer to the following email message.
To: robinegg
From: senvp
Hello, Robin,
Thank you for your suggestion about 44 our unused computer equipment
44, (A) will recycle (B) to recycling (C) recycles (D) recycling
I reviewed the program you recommended for low income students After speaking with the
principals of two different schools, I am sure we have lots _45 equipment that may be useful for the students
45, (A) or (B) and (C) of (D) with
To thank you for making this suggestion, I have nominated you for Employee of the Month There
are no other 46 at this time, so you have a good chance of winning
46, (A) candidates (B) prize (C) award (D) luck
Good luck! Karl
Questions 47 – 49 refer to the following instructions.
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It is common for websites to have links to other websites Links are helpful because they save time for users If you can t find what you are looking for on one website, you can click on a link that will ’m sorry I have not replied sooner, but this is the first
take you 47 to another similar site
47, (A) directed (B) directly (C) direction (D) direct
To add links to other websites from your personal web pages, follow these easy instructions: 1) Decide where you want the link to appear on your web page Use your mouse or arrow keys and put the flashing cursor in this spot
2) Insert the following text: <ahref= http://www.webpage forme.com >.
3) The above text is only a sample Then, 48 _ www.webpage.com with the website address
of your choice Example: <a href=http://www.bookforyourlist.com>
48, (A) Click (B) Delete (C) Replace (D) Save
4) Save 49 web page 49, (A) the (B) my (C) you (D) them
5) Make sure the link is working properly When you click on the link, it should take you to
the new web page
If you have any problems, e-mail us
Questions 50 - 52 refer to the following GUARANTEE for Repair / Replacement
FORDO LIMITED GUARANTEE for REPAIR / REPLACEMENT
THIS GUARANTEE IS VALID ONLY FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN ASIA
This FORDO product offers a GUARANTEE to the original 50 for a period of 12 months
after date of purchase
50, (A) store (B) card (C) seller (D) buyer
During the one-year period, if your product is found to have defects, the product will be
repaired with FORDO replacement parts, 51 the product will be replaced with the same
or similar model within a reasonable period of time
51, (A) so (B) although (C) or (D) since
To obtain these replacement services, you must 52 this FORDO Guarantee card and
original sales receipt
52, (A) show (B) showing (C) showed (D) shower
PART III
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
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WALTERS CORPORATION
3255 Trenton Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43216 November 16, 20
-Mr Alan Porter
1870 Kennewick Dr
Bloomington, IN 42777
Dear Mr Porter:
We were pleased to receive your letter of inquiry and resume on November 8 In response to our job announcement, we received twenty applications from qualified accountants Although
we were impressed with your background, we are sorry to inform you that we have hired another applicant
We wish you the best of luck in your job search
Thank you for your interest in the Walters Corporation
Sincerely,
John Simons
John Simons
Director of Human Resources
53, What is the main purpose of the letter?
(A) To ask for a job
(B) To reject someone who wanted a job
(C) To ask for references
(D) To learn about the Walters Corporation
54, What did Mr Porter include with his letter?
(A) His resume
(B) A report on the Walters Corporation
(C) A gift for Mr Simons
(D) A job announcement
55, What is Mr Porter's profession?
(A) Director of Human Resources
(B) Detective
(C) Accountant
(D) Secretary
56, How many applications were received?
(A) Eight
(B) Eleven
(C) Sixteen
(D) Twenty
Questions 57 through 59 refer to the following letter.
Roger,
It was a great pleasure to speak with you on the phone last week regarding our new product line that we will be introducing next year in Europe Unfortunately, at that time, I was unable to confirm the anticipated launch date for the New Health line and the expected level of
marketing support this product will receive
I am now able to confirm that the launch date for our new range in our non-U.S markets will
be April 1 Prior to this date we will be launching a major marketing campaign for our new products which will include the placing of two-page spreads in leading health and fashion magazines, and TV advertisements We are expecting to shortly confirm a well-known
international model as the face for the campaign
I will be coming to London early next month and I was wondering if we could meet to discuss our products and pricing strategies in more details? I will be able to supply you with more
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I look forward to meeting you and discussing this sales opportunity with you further
Regards,
Lewis
57, What is the purpose of this letter?
(A) To thank someone for a meeting held last week
(B) To confirm the launch dates for a product line
(C) To request information on future marketing strategies
(D) To describe the ingredients in a skin care product
58, What can be inferred about the New Health product line?
(A) It is aimed at women
(B) It will be expensive
(C) It will sell good
(D) It relates to skin care
59, The word anticipated in paragraph 1, line 3 is closest in meaning to:“anticipated” in paragraph 1, line 3 is closest in meaning to: ” in paragraph 1, line 3 is closest in meaning to:
(A) expected
(B) promised
(C) required
(D) awaited
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JOB FAIR
A job fair will be held at the Downtown convention Center
on Saturday, April 15th, from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
If you are interested in a career in:
… then this is your opportunity to meet people who are currently working in these and other
fields and who have job openings for you The job fair will be held in Conference Room 1 and doors open at 9:00 a.m Bring ten copies of your résumé and a list of references
The Downtown Convention Center is located at 125 South State Street, across from the Seward Hotel It can be reached by the Main Street and Cross City bus lines The job fair is sponsored by the City Chamber of Commerce
60, What can you do at the job fair?
(A) Learn how to write a résumé
(B) Meet potential employers
(C) Attend a conference
(D) Buy things on sale
61, Where will the job fair be held?
(A) In the convention center
(B) On Main Street
(C) On South State Street
(D) At the Chamber of Commerce
Questions 62 through 64 refer to the following advertisement.
Ticket-King
Do you need tickets for the big event? We ve got all your ticket needs covered!’m sorry I have not replied sooner, but this is the first
We sell tickets for sporting events (football, hockey, baseball, even boxing), concerts (from Diana Krall to U2), and the theater
Special this week only: 10% discount on all concert tickets That s right, you can get your pass’m sorry I have not replied sooner, but this is the first
to the big Tragically Hip concert for just $45* after the discount
Buy your today!
Visit us at www.ticket-king.com
*discount price does not include Ticket-King s additional 70% service charge’m sorry I have not replied sooner, but this is the first
62, Where can you buy tickets?
(A) In a department
(B) In the newspaper
(C) On the Internet
(D) In the shopping mall
63, For which event can you get a 10% discount?
(A) A Michael Jackson concert
(B) A hockey game
(C) A boxing match
(D) A play
64, How much does a ticket for the Tragically Hip concert normally cost?
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(B) $45
(C) $50
(D) $55
Questions 65 through 67 refer to the following instructions.
Capital Motel
Telephone Instructions
This telephone has been provided for your convenience
To reach the front desk, dial 1
To reach mail service, dial 3
To make a long distance call, dial 1 to ask for assistance
Local Numbers of Interest
65, What should you do to call someone in another city?
(A) Call Tourist Information
(B) Call room service
(C) Call City Public Transportation
(D) Call the front desk
66, If you dial 9-567-555-1014, what information can you find out?
(A) Which bus to take down town
(B) Which movies are showing tonight
(C) Where to eat dinner
(D) How to make a local call
67, How can you ask someone to clean your room?
(A) Make a long distance call
(B) Dial 3
(C) Call room service
(D) Ask for Tourist Information
Questions 68 through 69 refer to the following letter.
Dear Subscriber:
The enclosed monthly statement shows the charge for your World Report subscription that
started up nine issues ago We ve sent magazines each week since your order arrived, but’m sorry I have not replied sooner, but this is the first
have received no reply to the bills we ve mailed to you Now, post office and auditing rules’m sorry I have not replied sooner, but this is the first
require that we stop sending copies unless and until payment is made
Please forgive this notice if you already have mailed your payment If you have, it has reached us too late to be reflected on this statement If not, we would appreciate hearing from you today or tomorrow
Sincerely yours,
Madeline Harris
Madeline Harris Customer Relations Office
68, What is the purpose of this letter?
(A) To announce a discount
(B) To renew the subscription
(C) To settle an account
(D) To apologize for poor service
69, How often is World Report issued?
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(B) Weekly
(C) Monthly
(D) Semiannually
Questions 70 through 72 refer to the following instructions.
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT EXHIBITION
CARACAS, VENEZUELA JUNE 23-27
Rapid economic development, high oil revenues, few trade barriers, and geographic proximity make Venezuela an extremely attractive market for U.S manufacturers of communications equipment Sales of these products are projected to climb from $191 million this year and peak at nearly $600 million in five years, reflecting not only large increases in the amount and variety of equipment purchased, but also significant upgrading of current installations Call 721-6389 for more information
70, For whom is this notice intended?
(A) United States manufacturers
(B) Venezuelan distributors
(C) Manufacturers from all Latin American countries
(D) United States importers
71, Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key factor in making Venezuela an
attractive market?
(A) A lack of trade restrictions
(B) A nationwide communications system
(C) Accelerated economic growth
(D) Significant revenues from oil
72, When are sales expected to level off?
(A) This year
(B) Next year
(C) In two years
(D) In five years
Questions 73 through 76 refer to the following instructions.
Softwind s technical support staff provides free telephone assistance to registered Softwind’m sorry I have not replied sooner, but this is the first
users In order to receive this free assistance, you must first register your product with Softwind To do this, fill in the enclosed registration card, including the name of the retail outlet where you purchased this product Softwind will then send you a personal identification number (PIN), which must be supplied to support staff whenever you request assistance Registering your product will also enable us to send you timely information on updates and future releases Before calling technical support, please try to find the answer to your question
in the handbook that accompanies this product In particular, we recommend that you check the section on frequently asked questions that begins on page 286
73, Who were these instructions written for?
(A) Technical support staff
(B) Softwind engineers
(C) Retail sales personnel
(D) Softwind customers
74, What information is necessary in order to register this product?
(A) The name of the store that sold the product
(B) The user s personal identification number’m sorry I have not replied sooner, but this is the first
(C) The dates of future releases
(D) The user s forwarding address’m sorry I have not replied sooner, but this is the first
75, How can you receive a PIN?
(A) By requesting one from support staff
(B) By telephoning technical support
(C) By mailing in the registration card
(D) By signing up for one at a retail outlet
76, What should you do first if you have a problem with the product?
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