Test 01

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 wiH last 75 minutes. There are
three parts, and directions are given for each part. You are encouraged to ansvver as many
questions as possible within the time allowed

Partv
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences beiow. Four answer
choices are given belovv each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence.
Then mark the letter (A), (B), or (D) on your answer sheet.

101. The digital camera we bought on the 104. Global Smart Car Manuíacturers recently
Internet did not come with a full set of L ị|------- a|| its customers that it is
.............., which means we will have to developing a car that is fuel-efficient and
teach ourselves how to use it. environmentally triendly.
(A) directions (A) intormation
(B) direct (B) intormed
(C) directors (C) intormant
(D) directly (D) intorms

102. Pinnacle, In c ...............the same-day 105. After John complained ábout how
delivery of flowers, plants, and gift dissatistied he was with his long vvorking
baskets purchased on its vvebsite to its hours, his manager arranged a -------- — to
customers. a new department.
(A) expands (A) transíer
(B) notices (B) renewal
(C) affords (C) reversal
(D) guarantees (D) delivery

103. to the instructions we received 106. As a n ---------— publishing company,

from our team leader, we must assign we can provide n our writers with the
different tasks to each member of the benetits of individual attention and
team. professional care.
(A) Allovving (A) independence
(B) Not only (B) independent
(C) According (C) independently
(D) In fact (D) independency

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107. The director of the Human Resources 113. ——------wins the prize for best manager
Department will — r------- the names of will also have the opportunity to attend a
the major contributors to the impressive week-long workshop for business leaders
results of the project. in London.
(A) enclose (A) Whom
(B) bargain (B) Which
(C) mean (C) Whichever
(D) announce (D) Whoever

108. We have recently added a n ew ----------- 114. I have not traveled to work by train yet,
to our vvebsite which enables customers but I think it will ta k e ---------- one hour or
to send an email directly to one of our maybe longer.
customer Service representatives. (A) about
(A) attention (B) with
(B) charge Bịn
(C) direction (D)by
(D) teature
115. Because the response w e’ve been
109. We are looking forward to having the ------— from customers has been
mayor of our City i n ----------- at our satisíactory, we should have no problem
tundraising dinner tomorrow evening. selling all the machines we have in stock.
(A) attendance (A) receive
(B) attended (B) received
(C) attend (C) to receive
(D) attending (D) receiving

110. Have your p a ssp o rt...........— available 116ễ Employees were surprised that the board
when we reach the front desk of the hotel appointed a new secretary in th e ----------
because a staff member will ask to see it. of the chairman and three other board
members.
(A) correctly
(B) readily (A) absence
(C) steadily (B) importance
(D) contently (C) agreement
(D) insistence
111. Please note that none of these materials
will b e -----------in the printed matter for 117. After all of the books have been placed
whatever reason. ----------- back on the shelves, we will
check to see if any are missing.
(A) publishỉng
(B) published (A) neat
(C) publish (B) neatness
(D) publication (C) neatest
(D) neatly
112. Michelle is well known among her
colleagues for h e r ----------- participation 118. The problem of not having a sufficient
in team sports such as sottball and supply of homes that a re ------— to
basketbalí. families seeking good schools and
proximity to their jobs has yet to be
(A) popular
solved.
(B) minor
(C) enthusiastic (A) afford
(D) reliable (B) affordability
(C) affordable
(D) affordably
119. The conterence organizèrs have arranged 125. We will issue a full retund or exchange
for buses to take participants directly it for a new one if the Computer monitor
----------- the conterence center after the you purchase is -----------damaged.
special tour of the City in the morning.
(A) severe
(A) to (B) severely
(B) off (C) severance
(C) on (D) severity
(D)by
126. This month, our Internet usage level was
120. While I am away, p le a se .............. the — ------------- the monthly average because we
Director of Communications whenever spent a lot more time doing research and
there is a request for intormation on our contacting potential clients.
company.
(A) higher
(A) inform (B) exceeding
(B) reservẹ (C) above
(C) mention (D) more
(D) know
127. It was reported that some cities ranked
121. A Sharp rise in construction raw material low since their school systems were not
costs — I — in the Corning months. -----------— regarded.
(A) is antiòipated (A) largely
(B) had anticipated (B) clearly
(C) anticipates (C) exclusively
(D) anticipated (D) highly

122. - — I — Mike nor Terry was able to 128. The bank assured me that it vvould keep
explain why the entire department was to my account number and secret access
be held responsible for the mistakes of co de -----------at-all times.
oneemployee. (A) personal
(A) Also (B) subjective
(B) Either (C) contidential
(C) And (D) trustworthy
(D) Neỉther
129. you are unable to attend the first
123. The Atrill Co. hopes to cut down on training session, you will be able to catch
expenses substantially under its new up on what you missed in the second
7-year------— with ATC Suppliers. session.
(A) agreement (A) Even if
(B) outcomes (B) Unless
(C) effects (C) Moreover
(D) journey (D) Nevertheless

124. As the team has worked very hard to 130. You’d better give at least one-day’s notice
complete this proposal, the evaluation — you would like to reschedule
committee will raise very few -----------to your appointment with a dentist.
our ideas. (A) vvhile

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(A) otỳects (B) on
(B) objectives
(C) objections (D)yet
(D) otýectors

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131. Although Protessor Smith is an expert 136. It will be suggested that you---------- your
in scientific technology, vvhenever he presentation so that it íocuses more on
presents a lecture, it is always very your company’s achievements.
--------- to his students. (A) moditying
(A) accessibility (B) to modity
(B) accessed (C) modify
(C) access (D) moditied
(D) accessible
137. ----------- negotiations of a long-term
132. There h a s ----------- been a decline in her agreement with the supplier, the
work períormance and productivity over employees in charge will be offered paid
the last six months. vacations.
(A) uncertainly (A) Follow
(B) hesitantly (B) Followed
(C) deíinitely (C) Following
(D) uníairly (D) To follow

133. It is likely that an unnecessarily---------- 138. There is a matter relating to the new office
process needs to be run efficiently to stay equipment---------- I need to discuss with
ahead of the competitionằ you beíore you leave for the meeting in
(A) length London.
(B) lengthy (A) who
(C) lengthen (B) what
(D) lengthens (C) however
(D) vvhich
134. The Fleetfoot Transport Company
purchased three new vehicles this month, 139ễ Although Mr. Blore was inexperienced
which should drastically improve the when he was appointed as a senior
efficiency of its---------- . manager at our head office, his work
(A) applications pertormance has------------everyone’s
(B) admissions expectations.
(0) surplus (A) excluded
(D) deliveries (B) limited
(C) exceeded
135. With every new order your company (D) proceeded
places with us, we will reward you
---------- a complimentary delivery. 140. Untortunateiy, we will not be able to find
(A)up someone with Roger’s --------- skills and
knowledge beíore the project deadline
(B) in
(C) with next month.
(D)to (A) tolerant
(B) particular
(C) tranquỉl
(D) opponent
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Part VI |jj
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices
are given below each sentence. Select the best ansvver to complete the sentence Then markthe
letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your ansvver sheet.

Questions 141-143 refer to the following letter.

Dear Mr. Simmons,

You have made an excellent choice by selecting Gill and Sons to — -------your kitchen.
141. (A) sell
(B) renovate
(C) repair
(D) protect

Thank you for placing your contidence in us. Gill and Sons has a reputation for turning boring,
ordinary kitchens into dream kitchens. People have trusted us to work in their homes for the past
27 years. Our designs are the most modern and original,-----------your dream kitchen will be one
142. (A) ensured
(B) ensuring
(C) be ensured
(D) will ensure

òf a kind.

Please read the enclosed pamphlet and contact us to make an appointment. One of our
consultants will visit your home. We’d like to do n we can to make sure that you are — ------- with
143. (A) satlsíied
(B) satisíying
(C) satisíaction
(D) satisfactory

our Service.

Sincerely,

Michele Rovvling
Sales Manạger

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Questions 144-146 reter to the following iníormation.

The Vangelis Document Shredding Company has alvvays been part of the tight to protect our
environment and reduce pollution.

We offer our paper recycling services to large and small companies. Our services include
collecting used paper from your office and preparíng it for recycling. We encourage our clients to
recycle used paper-----------possible.
144. (A) somehovv
(B) whenever
(C) altogether
(D) meanvvhile

Since documents often contain contidential intormation, we always store papers in a secure
environment before they are shredded. Our Service is very easy to use. We provide you with
lockable bins for use in the office. We collect these bins every two weeks, and w e -----------them
145. (A) return
(B) has returned
(C) returned
(D) was returning

to you immediately. Your staff will have no additional responsibilitiesỄ

For each ton of paper you recycle, about 20 trees will be saved! In addition, companies that
recycle the most paper will have a chance to win the award for Most Environmentally Friendly
Company from the local business chamber. For more — ------- about the award, visit our vvebsite
146. (A) views
(B) limits
(C) details
(D) issues
at www.vangelisdocshredding.com.
Questions 147-149 refer to the following memo.

To: Lauren
From: Ricky
Re: Cancelled order

Dear Lauren,

We —— a complaint from a customer, Mr. Terry Mullins, that he received an order from us
147. (A) receive
(B) will be received
(C) were received *
(D) have received

which he had cancelled a month beíore.

Mr. Mullíns had ordered new gloves from us last month. But he latẹr purchased them from
another store as he needed them immediately. He sent us a letter cancelling his order. But last
Mondaỵ he received a package containing the gloves by express mail. Mr. Mullins is a little angry
because he had to pay the cost of sending the gloves back to us.

I vvould like us to avoid such errors in the tuture. Thereíore, l’d suggest — -— one staff
148. (A) assigning
(B) containing
(C) explaining
(D) undềrstanding

member to be in charge of handling customer requests. l-d líke to discuss my — ——— with you 2
149. (A) order
(B) idea
(C) collection
(D) development

at our next meeting.

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Questions 150-152 reter to the following letter.

Dear Orion Bank Customer,

Orion Bank is in the process of improving its security system to protect clients’ personal
intormation. Here are a few ways in vvhich you can ensure maximum satety. Never give your
passvvord, account number, or — -— — intormation to anyone, even a bank official.
150. (A) other such
(B) another
(C) one another
(D) each other

We will never request such intormation by email or over the telephone. This intormation is highly
contidential.

You should also follow these---------- steps to increasé your own security.
151. (A) comparative
(B) excessive
(C) surplus
(D) additional

Firstly, your password should be easy to remember so that you never have to vvrite it down. You
should change it often. Secondly, never respond to any requests for your personal or account
iníormation from strangers. Thirdly, do not use public computers to do your banking as they are
not alvvays secure.

We thank you for your — — — and assure you that we will continue our efforts to sateguard your
152ễ (A) suggestion
(B) opinion
(C) coopeíation
(D) recommendation

personal iníormation.

Sincerely,

Lambert stockdale
Chief Executive Officer
Orion Bank