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ACTUAL TEST

READING TEST
several diferent types of
the variety of texts and answer
Keading test. you will read a
last 75 minutes. Ihere are
reading comprehension questions. The entire Reading test will
three parts, and directions are given for each part. You are encouraged to answer as many

questions as possible within the time allowed.

TOU 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 filling out the order form, please 104. The free clinic was founded by a group of
doctors to give ------- for various medical
---your address clearly to prevent
delays. conditions.

A) fix (A) treatment

Bwrite (B) treat
C) send (C) treated
D) direct (D) treating

102. Ms. Morgan recruited the individuals whom 105. Participants in the walking tour should
the company ------- for the next three gather ------- 533 Bates Road on Saturday

months. morning.
A) will employ (A) with
B) to employ (B) at
C) has been employed (C) like
D)empioy (D) among

103. The contractor had a fifteen percent - - -

106. The artist sent best to the

in his business after advertising in the local
-------

pieces
gallery to be reviewed by the owner.
newspaper. (A) him
A)experience B) himself
(B) growth (C) his
C) formula (D) he
(D) incentive

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107.The figures that accompany the financial 112. ------ that the insulation has been

statement should be to the spending replaced, the building is much more

category energy-efficient.
(A) relevance (A) Now
(B) relevantly (B) For
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(C) more relevantly (C) As
(D) relevant (D) Though

108. The building owner purchased the property 113. Mr. Sims needs a more ---- vehicle for

----- three months ago, but she has commuting from his suburban home to his
already spent a great deal of money on office downtown.
renovations.
(A) expressive
(A) yet (B) reliable
(B) just (C) partial
(C) few (D) extreme
(D) still
---- lowered its prices to
114.The company
109. We would like to discuss this problem outsell its competitors and attract more
honestly and ------- at the next staff customers.
meeting (A) strategy
(A) rarely (B) strategically
(B) tiredly (C) strategies
Copenly (D) strategic
D) highly
115. - - - Mr. Williams addressed the

110. The store's manager plans to put the new audience, he showed a brief video about
merchandise on display ------- to promote the engine he had designed.
the line of fall fashions. (A) Then
A) soon (B) So that
B) very (C) Before
C) that (D) Whereas
D still
116. For optimal safety on the road, avoid
111. During the peak season, it is ------- to hire ------- the view of the rear window and

additional workers for the weekend shifts. side-view mirrors.

A) necessitate (A) obstructs
B) necessarily (B) obstructed
C) necessary (C) obstruction
(D) necessity (D) obstructing

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 for the monthly publicatin
ion
117. Having proper ventilation 122. The guidelines
throughout the
building is ------- for protecting the health
.--- revised to adapt to the changine
are
and well-being of the workers. readers.

A) cooperative (A) curiously

(B) visible (B) initially

(C) essential (C) periodically

(D) alternative (D) physically

the baseball player

118. sales of junk food have been 1 2 3 . - - - an ankle injury,
steadily
- - -

last game of the season

declining indicates that consumers are participated in the
becoming more health-conscious. (A) In spite of
(A) In addition to (B) Even if
(B) The fact that (C) Whether
(C) As long as (D) Given that

(D) In keeping with

124. The governmental department used to
now it offers
119. The sprinklers for the lawn's irrigation provide financial aid, but
system are ------- controlled. --- services only.

(A) mechanically (A) legal

(B) mechanic (B) legalize
C) mechanism (C) legally
(D) mechanical (D) legalizes

120. The library staff posted signs to - - - - 125. At the guest's -------, an extra set of towels
patrons of the upcoming closure for and complimentary soaps were brought to
renovations. the room.

A) notify (A) quote

(B) agree (B) graduation
(C) generate (C) request
(D) perform (D) dispute

121. Mr. Ross, ------- is repainting the interior of 126. The upscale boutique Jane's Closet is
the lobby, was recommended by a friend of nown for selling the most stylish ------- for
the building manager. young professionals.
A) himself (A) accessorized
(B) he (B) accessorize
C) who (C) accessorizes
(D) which (D) accessoriesS

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127.The company started to recognize the

increasing-- of using resources

responsibly.
(A) more important
(B) importantly 01
(C)importance
(D) important

---- restructuring several departments

128.
within the company, the majority of the
problems with miscommunication have

disappeared
(A) After
(B) Until
(C)Below
(D)Like

129. The riskiest ------- of the development of

new medications are the trials with human

subjects
A) proceeds
B perspectives
C) installments
(D stages

130 seeking a position at Tulare Designs

must submit a portfolio of previous work.

A Anyone
BWhenever
COther
(D Fewer

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 PART 6
is missing in parts of
or sentence
D i r e c t i o n s : Read the texts that follow, A
word, phrase, Select the best
below the text.
question are given
n text. Four answer choices for each answer sheet.
or (D) on your
d s w e r to complete the text. Then mark the
letter (A), (B), (C),

Questions 131-134 refer to the following email.

To samsmith@digitallT.com
From: sharronb@bmail.com
Date: September 24
Subject: Business Contract

Dear Mr. Smith,

am Sharron Biggs, CEO and founder of BiggsGraphics. I recently came across your

the partnership of a graphic design company for a number of your

advertisement -
131.
projects. BiggsGraphics has experience working with various small businesses and
132.
companies in designing advertising campaigns, logos, and websites. - Our website,
133.
www.biggs-graphics.com, also has more information about our company.

I'm interested in working with your company on your projects and hope we can build a

beneficial partnership. I look forward - - your reply.

134.
Sincerely,
Sharron Biggs

CEO. Biggs Graphics

131.(A) seek 133. (A) I would really appreciate

(B) to seek to work with
the opportunity
you.
C) seeking (B)I
(D) are seeking
heard that DigitallT is great
a

company.
(C)In fact, our designs are often copied oy
132. (A) extensive other companies.
B)restricted (D) I have attached a number of
(C)generous
our past
designs to illustrate what we specialize
(D) limitless in.

134. (A) at
(B) to
C) with
(D) from

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Questions 135-138 refer to the following announcement.

Thank you for shopping at Larson's China. Our products are known for their modern and

and color combinations, as well as and strength. Please note.

unique patterns 135 136 01
however, that repeated drops and rough handling will - 7 eventual breakage. We suggest
137.
that vou store them carefully and that you don't use harsh chemicals, steel sponges,or

scrubbing when cleaning them. Please visit our website at www.larsonchina.com for
138.
information about handling and care, or call us at 555-1234 if you have any questions or

Concerns.

135. (A) durable 137.(A) result in

B) durability (B) occur to
C)durableness (C) ending at
(D) duration (D) stop with

136. (A) Larson's utensils and silverware go 138.(A) ambitious

great with the dinnerware. (B) combative
6 Our most popular line, the Spring (C) aggressive
Flower China, is sold out at most (D) complacent
ocations.
C Visit our store to check out our other
beautiful products.
D They are dishwasher and microwave
safe. and we're confident that you'll be
using them for years to come.

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 Questions 139-142 refer to the following notice.

Entry Position: Gold&Slide Accounting Firm

in finance or
an educational background
dre
loOking for enthusiastic candidates with
is not
Job experlence

139."
Cid/dates should have some computer experience.
favored. Positions
but preferred. Candidates with bilingual language ablny141,
140 assistant. lt you are interested,
CTUde jobs in accounting, statistics, and general office
for more information
plea visit our website at www.G&Saccountingfirm.com/employment

TOU can send your cover letters and résumés to Karen Hill at khill@G&S.com. we will begin

interviewing candidates on Monday, November 5th. 42

139. (A) account 141.(A) is being

(B) accountant (B) will be
C)accounting (C) has been
(Daccounted (D) were being
NEW)
140. (A) basic 142.(A) We sincerely thank you for your
(B) decisive kindness.
C) additional B) The position will begin work the
D) necessary following month.
(C) Please call us for more information.
(D) We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Questions 143-146 refer to the following email.

To: Kitchen Staff, Office Employees

From: Manager, Larry Park

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Date: March 23

Subject: Renovations

To all kitchen staff and Harmon employees,

From Sunday. March 23rd to Thursday, March 27th, the employee cafeteria kitchens will

undergo renovations as new appliances and equipment i n to replace the old ones.
143.
Instead, the convenience shops will carry more sandwiches, prepared lunch boxes,
144
and snacks for the employees during this time.

The renovations will increase the number of sinks, ovens, and stove tops, so that a larger

volume of meals can be provided - the lunch and dinner rushes. We apologize for the
145.
inconvenience, but we hope that the changes will - the services in the cafeteria.
146

143. (A) are bringing 145. (A) before

(B) have brought (B) after
C) bring (C) during
(D) are brought (D) outside

144. (A) This will take a lot of work. 146.(A) develop

B) As a result, the convenience shops will (B) improve
be closed (C) rectify
C)Because of this, hot meals will not be (D) recover
available for the patrons.
(D) There will be noise and chaos as a
result

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