NGÀY 11

READING TEST
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. Individuals with high cholesterol levels must be ------- examined by a physician
to avoid serious illnesses.
(A) regular
(B) regularity
(C) regularly
(D) regularize
102. The lease contract may be terminated by ------- the unit owner or the tenant with
at least three months’ notice.
(A) that
(B) either
(C) neither
(D) both
103. At yesterday’s press conference, Good Morning New York host Alice Shannon
said she has no ------- of leaving the show.
(A) intention
(B) intents
(C) intended
(D) intending
104. Mr. Baron was forced to search for a new office space ------- because his
assistant had already resigned.
(A) him
(B) himself
(C) his
(D) he
105. For ------- customers, Broadloom is giving a 20% discount on all carpet cleaning
and repair services until the end of May.
(A) resided
(B) residential
(C) residence
(D) reside
106. Dentists at Smile Clinic are available ------- consultation from Monday to Sunday
between 9 A.M. and 6 PM.
(A) on
(B) for
(C) as
(D) within
107. Ms. Chua is recommended to wear eyeglasses with a higher lens grade so she
may be able to see -------.
(A) clear
(B) clearable
(C) cleared
(D) clearly
108. Penny Bank guarantees that ------- newly launched online banking services are
100% safe and reliable.
(A) themselves
(B) itself
(C) they
(D) its
109. The new intern at the human resources office has already received his initial -----
from the training supervisor.
(A) assigned
(B) assignment
(C) assigning
(D) assigns
110. The architectural team plans ------- a design proposal to the client by the end of
the week.
(A) will submit
(B) submitted
(C) submit
(D) to submit
111. ------- those who present their admission tickets at the main entrance will be
allowed to enter the theme park.
(A) Only
(B) While
(C) If
(D) Even
112. The streets ------- Hilton University were not passable to light vehicles yesterday
due to a flood brought by heavy rains.
(A) surrounds
(B) surrounded
(C) surrounding
(D) surround
113. Make sure that your work e-mail signature contains the correct details, as it will
appear in all -------.
(A) correspond
(B) corresponds
(C) correspondence
(D) are corresponding
114. Twenty lightweight laptops will be ------- to supervisors and regular employees at
the marketing department tomorrow.
(A) distributed
(B) converted
(C) devoted
(D) imported
115. ------- traffic jams caused by an accident on West End Drive, organizers were
forced to delay the start of the concert.
(A) Once
(B) Whereas
(C) Until
(D) Due to
116. Milan Daily has ------- several short stories written by high school students over
the past four months.
(A) expressed
(B) stated
(C) complied
(D) published
117. Although rumors about West Telecom’s bankruptcy have spread throughout the
business sector, the company has ------- to give confirmation.
(A) previously
(B) yet
(C) already
(D) not
118. ------- adjustments to the lease contract were made to make sure that the
apartment would not be subleased by the tenant.
(A) Steep
(B) Virtual
(C) Significant
(D) Reluctant
119. Before ------- the writing assignments for the magazine’s next issue, the editor
introduced some interns to the staff.
(A) announced
(B) announcing
(C) announcement
(D) announcer
120. Coolduct air conditioning units are sold ------- more than thirty countries across
Asia and Latin America.
(A) with
(B) in
(C) over
(D) up to
121. -------, the manager of Southampton Soccer Club decided to accept the
sponsorship offer from Sports Gear.
(A) Commonly
(B) Unanimously
(C) Ultimately
(D) Timely
122. ------- renovation work on the sixth floor has been completed, the employees of
the accounting department may go back to their workspaces.
(A) Now that
(B) Even though
(C) In particular
(D) Because of
123. Some online courses offered by the university are ------- specifically for
professionals who wish to pursue postgraduate studies.
(A) completed
(B) concluded
(C) designed
(D) informed
124. According to a detailed ------- from the logistics department, using energy-
efficient lights will allow the company to save on power costs.
(A) proposal
(B) invoice
(C) procedure
(D) commitment
125. Some members of the board suggested that the acquisition of JMG Foods -------
due to the company’s financial problems.
(A) were postponed
(B) be postponed
(C) should postpone
(D) has been postponing
126. The waste segregation policy was an important ordinance that the government
----- to reduce non-biodegradable waste in the city.
(A) implementing
(B) implements
(C) implement
(D) implemented
127. ------- pastry chef applying for a job at Silver Spoon should have at least five
years of professional experience in the culinary industry.
(A) Several
(B) Little
(C) Any
(D) All
128. Some tailors working with a limited budget go to Silk House because of the ------
of its sewing supplies.
(A) accountability
(B) probability
(C) affordability
(D) liability
129. Employees who plan to be away from their desks for ------- periods of time
should turn off their monitors first.
(A) acknowledged
(B) expanded
(C) certified
(D) extended
130. Some senior employees in the human resources department assist Mr. Lewis in
evaluating applicants ------- necessary.
(A) whomever
(B) whether
(C) whenever
(D) themselves
PART 6
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts
of each text. Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select
the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your
answer sheet.

131. (A) Teletech wants you to lose weight! 133. (A) aims
(B) Teletech cares about the eating (B) considers
habits of its employees.
(C) suggests
(C) It’s time to address the poor-quality
(D) praises
cafeteria food.
(D) We are launching a healthy eating
134. (A) site
program!
(B) plan
(C) survey
132. (A) preparing
(D) department
(B) prepare
(C) prepared
(D) to prepare
135. (A) playing 137. (A) She first started singing at the
age of five.
(B) has been playing
(B) Her instrument of choice is the
(C) been played
bass guitar.
(D) will be playing
(C) However, she always returns to
her folk music roots.
136. (A) elements (D) Her performances are
accompanied by a six-piece band.
(B) instruments
(C) notes
138. (A) another
(D) styles
(B) some
(C) one
(D) much
139. (A) recommending 142. (A) Thank you for completing this
merger so quickly.
(B) discovering
(B) Attached is some paperwork for you
(C) calling
to sign.
(D) arranging
(C) I look forward to working with you
in the future.
140. (A) implicated (D) Congratulations on the conclusion of
(B) implications this project.
(C) implicating
(D) implicate

141. (A) has been

(B) would have been
 (C) will be
(D) being

143. (A) assessment 145. (A) was showing

(B) inquiry (B) did show
(C) article (C) can show
(D) challenge (D) is showing

144 (A) You can visit the gym at any 146. (A) inviting
time for a tour.
 (B) Towels can be retrieved from (B) invite
the front desk.
(C) invitation
(C) Fees are the same as they were
(D) invited
when you joined last year.
(D) Membership cards must be
shown upon entering the gym.

PART 7
Directions: In this part, you will be asked to read several texts, such as
advertisements, articles, instant messages, or examples of business correspondence.
Each text is followed by several questions. Select the best answer and mark the
corresponding letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

176. In the Web page, what is indicated 179. How much did Ms. Shin pay for
about Mountain and Forest’s shipping? shipping?
(A) Standard shipping is free for orders (A) $5
under $25. (B) $8
(B) Some shipped orders may take up to (C) $15
eight days to arrive. (D) $18
(C) The shipping cost depends on the
total weight of an order.
180. According to the e-mail, why might
(D) Custom orders are not eligible for Ms. Shin decide to visit a local shop?
standard delivery. (A) She expects to purchase her items
for a lower price.
(B) She wants to support businesses in
177. In the Web page, the word “direct”
her town.
in paragraph 2, line 1, is closest in
meaning to (C) She needs to have her items before a
(A) address certain date.
(B) supervise (D) She hopes to find a greater selection
of sportswear.
(C) prescribe
(D) handle

178. What is the purpose of the e-mail?

(A) To suggest a new service policy
(B) To inquire about an order packing
error
(C) To request a personalized item
(D) To report a delivery problem
181. What is indicated about Ms. 184. What presentation will have to be
Murakami?
canceled?
(A) She will speak on the first day of the
(A) Innovative Online Resources
conference.
(B) Distance Education in the Film
(B) She was recently elected STI Industry
president.
(C) Improving Course Content Quality
(C) She will be available to answer
(D) Learner Support Systems
questions.
(D) She is scheduled to present in the
185. According to the e-mail, what
afternoon. information is Ms. Murakami expecting
to receive?
(A) The title of a presentation
182. When will a specialist in business
(B) The name of a replacement speaker
management be speaking?
(C) The conference schedule for
(A) At 10:05 a.m.
Thursday
(B) At 10:55 a.m.
(D) The contact information for Mr.
(C) At 2:20 p.m. Buchanan
(D) At 3:10 P.M.

183. In the e-mail, in paragraph 1, line 1,

the word “slots” is closest in meaning to
(A) reservations
(B) machines
(C) openings
(D) buildings
176. Why was the memo sent to employees? 179. When should Ms. Asbury be
ready to vacate her office?
(A) To alert them to upcoming renovations
(A) On February 12
(B) To announce that the firm will be
(B) On February 27
relocating
(C) On March 3
(C) To request feedback about new
workplace facilities
(D) To address their complaints about
building maintenance
177. What are employees instructed to do?
(A) Report for work early
(B) Schedule a meeting with a manager
(C) Indicate which office supplies are theirs
(D) Update their contact information online
(D) On March 4
180. What is suggested about Mr.
Hagburg?
(A) He shares an office with a
colleague.
(B) He will work off-site on March 5.
(C) He is the head of a department.
(D) He requested the use of a
conference room.

178. What is stated about Room 409?

(A) It will be available for
videoconferencing.
(B) Employees may gather there for work.
(C) A scheduling meeting will be held there.
(D) Its furniture will be removed
temporarily.
181. What is the purpose of the flyer? 184. What is true about Mr. Bernard's
(A) To invite people to a farm festival membership?
(B) To promote community service (A) He must pick up his produce on
opportunities Sundays.
(C) To share recipes for healthy eating (B) He is the only person allowed to pick
up his farm share.
(D) To advertise a farm program
(C) He will be allowed to pick some of
his own fruit.
182. What is suggested about the
(D) He will be able to plant and grow his
workers at Livrou Farm?
own vegetables.
(A) They collect farm produce from June
to November.
(B) They update the farm’s Web site 185. How much should Mr. Bernard pay
once a week. for the membership?
(C) They create meals using the farm’s (A) $10
products. (B) $15
(D) They sell farm products at several (C) $350
local markets.
(D) $700

183. What is NOT indicated about

Livrou Farm?
(A) It publishes a newsletter.
(B) It uses natural fertilizers.
(C) It hosts musical performances.
(D) It offers cooking classes.
176. Why did Ms. Thabado send the e-
mail?
(A) To promote a new hotel
(B) To offer special hotel discounts
(C) To confirm her attendance at an
event
(D) To respond to a request for
information
179. What is NOT mentioned about Dr.
Matambo?
(A) He is planning leisure travel.
(B) He moved to Hawthorne City twenty
years ago.
(C) He was in charge of a medical
facility.
(D) He has helped many local schools.

177. What was sent with the e-mail?

180. According to the article, what does
(A) Photographs of event ballrooms
Dr. Matambo plan to do?
(B) Information about meal choices
(A) Remain professionally active
(C) A list of hotel services
(B) Spend more time on hobbies
(D) A form for ordering audio
(C) Teach some classes
equipment
(D) Interview his replacement

178. In what ballroom was the

celebration most likely held?
(A) Jupiter
(B) Saturn
(C) Neptune
(D) Venus
181. What is the purpose of the e-mail? 184. What is suggested about Mr.
Reister?
(A) To provide a referral
(A) He is on a limited budget.
(B) To answer a question about a
(B) He will soon start a business.
company’s service
(C) He is interested in Chinese cuisine.
(C) To update an itinerary for a new
(D) He will be in Hong Kong
customer
temporarily.
(D) To confirm a booking

185. According to Ms. Zhang, what tour

182. How did Mr. Reister hear about is most suitable for Mr. Reister?
Zhang Hong Kong Tours?
(A) HK Outdoors
(A) From a colleague
(B) HK for Shoppers
(B) From a travel agent
(C) HK History (Islands District)
(C) From an advertisement
(D) HK History (Central District)
(D) From an Internet search

183. What did Mr. Brown most likely

see on his tour?
(A) Markets
(B) Temples
(C) Paintings
(D) Parks and beaches