Reading Test

In this section, you must demonstrate your ability to read and comprehend English. You will be
given a variety of texts and asked to answer questions about these texts. This section is divided
into three parts and will take 75 minutes to complete.
Do not mark the answers in your test book. Use the answer sheet that is separately provided.

PART 5
Directions: In each question, you will be asked to review a statement that is missing a word or
phrase. Four answer choices will be provided for each question. Select the best answer and mark
the corresponding letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on the answer sheet.

101. Please ---------- Ms. Nunez that her 105. The Humson Company has just started a
package has arrived and will be held at lunchtime fitness program, and employees
the reception desk until 5:00 pm. are encouraged to ------
A. accept
A. win
B. notify
B. order
C. deliver
C. collect
D. present D. join

102. Mr. Aromdee will prepare a dish from -----

106. A loud beeping ------------ indicates that the
-- hometown of Bangkok.
copy machine has not been closed securely.
A. he
A. sound
B. his
B. sounds
C. him
C. sounding
D. himself
D. sounded
103. Korean Star Airlines offers daily nonstop 107. Please -------------- Our Web site to find
flights _____ London and Busan. unique recipes made with Hahm food
A. aboard products.
B. onto A. come
C. up B. go
D. between C. visit
D. take
104. The ---- version of the budget proposal
must be submitted by Friday. 108. AIZ Office Products offers businesses a ------
---- way to send invoices to clients online.
(A) total
(B) many A. secure
B. securely
(C) final C. securest
(D) empty. D. secures
109. Employees who are affiliated with 115. The High Performance weather gauge is -----
Corman Corporation will be seated --------- ------- accurate in measuring the level
--- the third row of the auditorium of humidity in the air
A. except. A. surprising
B. to B. surprisingly
C. among C. surprised
D. in D. surprises

110. Dr. Morales, a geologist from the 116. The customer service department has seen
Environmental Institute, plans to study the a -------------- decrease in the number
soil from the mountains ---------- Caracas. of complaints over the past year.

A. out A. dramatic
B. next B. polite
C. onto C. frequent
D. around D. different

111. It is imperative that all employees attend 117. Zoticos Clothing, Inc., has acquired two
the annual sales meeting ---------- for other retail companies as part of a plan to
March 21. expand ---------- Europe and Asia.
A. has been scheduled
A. each
B. schedules
B. into
C. will schedule C. here
D. scheduled D. already

112. To ensure stability and safety, it is

important to follow the instructions ---------- 118. ------------ when they are away conducting
-- when assembling the office business, members of the sales team are
bookshelves. usually available by e-mail.
A. exactly A. Both
B. exact B. Even
C. exactness C. Ahead
D. exacting. D. Whether

119. There is a coffee machine ------------ located

113. Poleberry Local Marketplace takes pride
on the second floor of the Tabor
in carrying only ---------- Processed dairy
Building.
products from the region.
A. nature A. conveniently
B. natures B. slightly
C. natural C. considerably
D. naturally D. eventually

114. The -------------- image on this month's 120. Southenic Electronics' technicians are on
magazine cover is credited to Marlot hand 24 hours a day ------- you can be at
ease knowing help is always available.
Images.
A. because of
A. creative B. so
B. creatively C. everything
C. creating D. until
D. creativity

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121. To succeed in the sales department at 126. The research released by Henford Trust
Yamata Corporation, employees need ranked automobile companies according to
--------- public speaking skills. sales --------- and financial position.
A. excellent A. performed
B. excel B. performing
C. excellence C. performance
D. excellently D. performer

122. Kochi Engineering has proposed the 127. An insightful ---------- in the Boston Daily Post
construction of a drainage system ----------- suggests that offering opportunities for
- to keep the Route 480 highway dry professional development is a valuable
during heavy rain. method of motivating employees.
A. was designed A. editorial
B. designed B. novel
C.catalog
C. designer
D. directory
D. designing
128. -------------- the Chiba office nor the Nagoya
123. Chris Cantfield was ---------- the office is hiring.
outstanding candidates considered for the
A. Both
Thomas Award for exceptional police
B. But
service. C. Either
A. on D. Neither
B. among
C. during
D.up 129. For the duration of Ms. Dernal's leave, her
124. The city council will meet tomorrow to corporate and private accounts will be
field questions from -------------- concerning overseen by Jian Wu and David Dembo, -------
the new Water tower. A. respectively
B. almost
A. resident
C. likewise
B. residents
D. even
C. residences
D. residential
130. Your ------------ registration card provides
125. -------------- your return has been
proof of ownership in case this product is lost
received, a refund will be issued to your
or damaged.
account within
three business days. A. frequent
B. indicative
A. In order that
C. validated
B. Instead
D. dispersed
C. Now that
D. Meanwhile
 PART 6
Directions: In this part, you will be asked to read four English texts. Each text is missing a word,
phrase, or sentence. Select the answer choice that correctly completes the text and mark the
corresponding letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on the answer sheet.

Questions 131-134 refer to the following e-mail..

To: Sunil Pai

From: Fabrizio Donetti
Date: Friday, 1 July
Subject: Order #491001
Dear Mr. Pai:
Thank you for your recent order. (131) ----------- the tan linen suit you ordered is
unfortunately not available in your size at this time, we do have the same style in stock in
light gray. [132] ----
If you order now, we can offer you a 15% discount on the suit, as well as free shipping on
your [133] ---------- order, so you could have the items by next week. If you are interested,
please email our customer service department and reference the order number above.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. We (134) ----------- forward to
serving you and providing you with fashionable apparel in the future.
Sincerely,
Fabrizio Donetti
Customer Service Representative

131. A. After 133. A. ready

B. Although B. general
C. Even C. entire
D. When D. thorough

132. A. We could send you one of these right away.

134. A. look
B. Thank you for returning them.
B. looked
C. These will be available early next
C. were looking
season.
D. had been looking
D. You may exchange your new suits for a
larger size.

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Questions 135-138 refer to the following letter.

February 10
Belton Appliances
26 Oak Road
Belton, SC 27015
Dear Mr. Alvarez,
I purchased a flat-screen television from Belton Appliances that [135.] --------- a defect a
month after its warranty expired. The volume became so quiet that it was difficult to hear
anything.
When I telephoned your service department to tell them I was having trouble with the [136.]
--------, the associate, Jill, informed me that several other people had also complained
about this problem. [137.] ---------. In fact, the technician arrived a little earlier than the
appointed time. He fixed the problem in less than one hour and did not charge me for the
repair. I am writing to let you know that I have told all my friends about the [138.] ---------
Service I received from your company.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Kwan

137. A. The problem has not yet been resolved.

135. A. develop
B. She scheduled a repair for the following
B. developing
day.
C. development
C. The company will offer a refund.
D. developed
D. I am waiting for an answer from the
service department.
136. A. power
B. lighting 138. A. excellent
C. sound B. poor
D. size C. extreme
D. disappointing
 Questions 139-142 refer to the following notice.

Dear Valued Customer,

Please be advised that the Dellmere Bank branch on Vine Street will be [139.] --------- on
April 5 and 6. During this period, the building will undergo much-needed (140.] ---------.
These include improvements to the teller line and transaction counters. [141.] --------
If you use any of our other branches, you will experience no [142.] --------- in processing
your transactions. In addition, our online banking service will continue to be available 24
hours a day.
Thank you for your patience.
Jane Hegy
General Manager

141. A. Please complete all transactions early.

139. A. reserved
B. The original flooring was kept.
B. cleaned
C. Forms are available in the lobby.
C. closed
D. We apologize for the inconvenience.
D. funded
140. A. renovated 142. A. delays
B. renovations B. decreases
C. renovates C. sales
D. renovator D. estimates

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 Questions 143-146 refer to the following email.

To: Karen Karl, Staff Writer

From: Liz Steinhauer, Editor in Chief
Date: January 2
Re: Cover Article Assignment
Hi Karen,
Thank you for agreeing to work on an article about Veronica Zettici's (143.) ------------ role in
her recent film as actress and director. By the end of the week, please submit an overview
explaining how you plan to focus the interview with her. Once our editors approve your
(144.] - -----------, make sure to confirm the interview day and time with one of our staff
photographers. It would be ideal if the article [145.) ------------ the two roles Ms. Zettici
played in the production of the film. (146.) ------
I will be available throughout the week if you have any questions.
Liz

143. A. double 145. A. comparing

B. doubles B. compared
C. doubling C. to compare
D. to double D. were compared

144. A. drawing 146. A. For example, you might ask her about the
B. hiring next project on her schedule.
C. proposal B. Furthermore, it should discuss the distinct
D. edition skills she brought to each aspect.
C. In short, your work should be completed
in two weeks.
D. In addition, the article will be published in
the April issue..