Reading - Final Test
Reading - Final 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 the test
book.
PART V
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.
102. The managing editor of Global Explorer has asked chef Travis DeRouge to write about
recommended restaurants.
(A) he
(B) his
(C) him
(D) himself
103. Please forward this letter headquarters to Mr. Brooks in accounting as soon as
possible.
(A) from
(B) as
(C) out
(D) of
104. It is company policy for programmers to take ten-minute breaks every two hours, no matter
busy they are.
(A) where
(B) how
(C) if
(D) so
105. Prior to getting off the plane, please the in-flight service questionnaire provided by the
flight attendants.
(A) complete
(B) completion
(C) completed
(D) completely
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106. Molly Fischer, who has worked hard at the company for five years, is suited for the
position of production supervisor.
(A) gradually
(B) slowly
(C) heavily
(D) perfectly
107. As a result of the economic recession, the CEO to cut travel expenditures by
reducing the frequency of business trips.
(A) like
(B) would like
(C) is liking
(D) was liking
108. If you visit our store, a product specialist will give you a demonstration the
massage chair's relaxation capabilities.
(A) along
(B) during
(C) of
(D) into
109. Manila branch moved offices after months of preparation and planning.
(A) ease
(B) eased
(C) easy
(D) easily
110. Plastics Inc. signed a five-year with an American automobile maker to provide all of
the carmaker's plastic needs.
(A) contract
(B) contracts
(C) contracted
(D) contracting
111. Although Mr. Chang ordered a laptop computer last Sunday, it was not delivered until the
Thursday.
(A) upcoming
(B) available
(C) frequent
(D) following
112. Mr. Lundquist has an excellent sales record, he has a high likelihood of winning the
Employee of the Year award.
(A) As
(B) So that
(C) Besides
(D) Due to
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113. Employees applying for overseas branches need to attend the Monday and
Wednesday workshops.
(A) which
(B) some
(C) both
(D) where
114. Duke County Hospital has the best surgical team in the nation, for which it
numerous awards and recognitions over the past ten years.
(A) receives
(B) is receiving
(C) would receive
(D) has received
115. The cost of fruit rose after a series of rainstorms that destroyed many orchards and
farms.
(A) sharp
(B) sharpen
(C) sharply
(D) sharpness
116. The staff members are required to work efficiently and meet the company’s goals on
.
(A) their own
(B) they
(C) themselves
(D) their
117. Skin Deep Cosmetics made producing environment-friendly products the highest
of the year.
(A) adjustment
(B) priority
(C) change
(D) provision
118. Owing to the of its marketing team, Coast Magazine rose to become the most read travel
magazine this year.
(A) expand
(B) expanded
(C) expansion
(D) expansive
119. The company cafeteria now offers drinks with blends of vegetables and fruits.
(A) presented
(B) immediate
(C) physical
(D) healthy
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120. Future IT's use of its building space has been featured in the most recent issue of Smart
Business.
(A) economy
(B) economist
(C) economize
(D) economical
121. Metalwork Productions just added new protocol for assembly workers to its
regulations.
(A) safe
(B) safety
(C) safeties
(D) safely
122. honor the rebate, you must provide the product number located on the bottom of your
new espresso machine.
(A) Even as
(B) Since
(C) Unless
(D) In order to
124. The country library has made a successful to a digital archive and book check-out
system.
(A) transition
(B) location
(C) cooperation
(D) suspension
125. Assistant director James Krueger will present on the vacation policy at this month's
meeting.
(A) revise
(B) revised
(C) revision
(D) revising
126. The new documentary, Behind the Lens, is supposed to offer amateur simple
techniques to enhance their skills.
(A) photographs
(B) photography
(C) photographers
(D) photographic
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127. The project leader requested that all team members turn in their performance self-
evaluations Wednesday morning.
(A) by
(B) with
(C) toward
(D) between
128. To avoid breaking down, only unused paper should be into the printers.
(A) invited
(B) prepared
(C) commended
(D) loaded
129. The online customer survey demonstrated that those who shopped with PlusFlowers once will not
choose that company again.
(A) vitally
(B) decidedly
(C) necessarily
(D) importantly
130. Due to disputes between the companies, the planned merger is unlikely to go
through.
(A) considerate
(B) ongoing
(C) dissolved
(D) restrained
131. The client ordered the table set to match the style of the one in the magazine.
(A) informed
(B) sampled
(C) pictured
(D) exposed
132. The managerial team will meet to decide on strategies to increase among
separate departments.
(A) cooperation
(B) cooperative
(C) cooperate
(D) cooperated
133. The last day to report expenditures for the past fiscal year is quickly .
(A) assigning
(B) approaching
(C) setting
(D) declaring
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134. As a result of busy schedules, the board of directors gathers in the evening after
office hours.
(A) originally
(B) spaciously
(C) approximately
(D) frequently
135. Compared to other companies in the industry, Cellron Mobile puts emphasis on
the quality of customer service.
(A) greater
(B) greatly
(C) more greatly
(D) as great as
136. For the contract to be , it must be signed by both parties in front of a court-assigned
lawyer.
(A) valid
(B) validate
(C) validity
(D) validates
137. In order to promote customer , Easy Cable offers significant discounts on long-term
cable services.
(A) brands
(B) honesty
(C) loyalty
(D) locations
138. the inclement weather, the company held its annual family outing at the city's central
park.
(A) Even though
(B) In spite of
(C) Consequently
(D) On the contrary
139. Solar power devices are scheduled to be in early March to offset the costs of
electricity.
(A) put down
(B) given out
(C) set up
(D) taken to
140. Ryerson Educational Consulting offers study abroad packages, but most other
consulting agencies, only charges commission on completed transactions.
(A) except
(B) aside
(C) despite
(D) unlike
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PART VI
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 the Answer Sheet.
tunes by the Golden Gate Jazz band. a newcomer to the big band music scene, the
Gary
Mills Band, will play some original jazz pieces from its first record album. Those who wish
should come at least 30 minutes before the concert begins. Since no chairs will be
provided, attendees are asked to bring mats and blankets on which to sit. Food stalls will sell
beverages and snacks, and concertgoers will be allowed to bring their own food.
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Questions 144 to 146 refer to the following letter.
VISTA APARTMENTS
200-250 Oak Drive
Los Angeles, California
Dear Mr. LeBron,
We would like to congratulate you on your recent to rent a 2-bedroom unit at Vista
Apartments.
144.
(A) decisive
(B) deciding
(C) decided
(D) decision
This letter certifies that we have received a copy of the rental contract you signed. We hope that you will
enjoy moving into our newly remodeled apartments, conveniently located ten minutes from the
downtown area.
You will be residing walking distance from the subway station, supermarket and other
145.
(A) within
(B) beside
(C) among
(D) onto
your community. This letter serves to remind you that as a new tenant, you have the facilities in
responsibility to get in touch with utility service providers before you move in. You may schedule the
connection of electricity, phone and Internet services on your moving-in date. Should you experience any
maintenance problems, Vista Apartments has service personnel that are available 24 hours a day.
We look forward to serving you! Thank you once again for at Vista Apartments.
146.
(A) applying
(B) renting
(C) occupying
(D) visiting
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Questions 147 to 149 refer to the following letter.
August 4
Mr. Claude Hudson
Manager
Donnelly Networks, Inc.
350 Fourth Street
Washington, DC
Mr. Hudson,
Thank you very much for your for the position of assistant projects coordinator for the
147.
(A) return
(B) acceptance
(C) offer
(D) admission
148.
(A) carefully
(B) care
(C) cared
(D) careful
and my current career goals, I, unfortunately, have decided to decline. I do appreciate the hospitality your
company has given me, but I have agreed to accept the position of chief director of the research
department of Milton and Sons Company already.
I have thoroughly enjoyed getting together with you as a candidate, and do hope we will have the
opportunity to work in the future.
149.
(A) unless
(B) nearly
(C) certainly
(D) together
Sincerely yours,
Maria Castro
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Questions 150 to 152 refer to the following e-mail.
Mac & Moens has expressed satisfaction with our second set of blueprints, but would like an updated
schedule for the newest design. Caitlin Firm needs a layout for the first floor. It
152.
(A) cheaper
(B) more involved
(C) simpler
(D) more recent
should have a cleaner, more functional scheme with less focus on decorative elements.
Please keep our clients’ desires in mind as you get ready for the meeting. I will see all of you at 4:00 P.M.
in the conference room on the third floor.
PART VII
Questions 153 -Read
Directions: 155 the
refertexts.
to theYou
following advertisement.
will notice that each text is followed by several questions. For
each question, decide which of the four answer choices: (A), (B), (C), or (D), best answers the
Anthony's Pier
question. Then mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.
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The world-famous Anthony's Pier has become synonymous with fine seafood, tasty
American dishes and spectacular views of the harbor and the city skyline. Established by
Anthony Athanas in 1963, Anthony's Pier is one of four in the family of Athanas restaurants.
A trolley service is provided for dinner customers heading off to the FleetBoston Pavilion
Concerts.
Full bar, private dining room, reservations recommended.
OPEN: Sunday 12pm - 10pm (Dinner All Day); Monday-Thursday 11:30am - 10:00pm; Friday
and Saturday 11:30am - 11:00pm.
Dress is Smart Casual
Join us at a CAREER EXPO to be held on Wednesday, October 2nd, between the hours of Warn and
7pm at the Holiday Inn, 3535 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, Florida 33762.
For more information, contact Cheryl Thomson in the Career Office. Tel: 286 331 3476
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(B) in a hotel lobby
(C) on a college campus
(D) in a newspaper
157. What is located on Ulmerton Road?
(A) Holiday Inn
(B) Florida State University
(C) the Career Office
(D) Clearwater
Hot Appetizers
Basket of Cheesy Garlic Bread ………………………………….. $4.25
with side of Marinara Sauce
The ex-New York mayor and the former Massachusetts governor each claimed to be more
committed to lowering taxes, as they competed for conservative support.
The clash between Mr. Giuliani and Mr. Romney began when the Republican front-runners were
asked to discuss their differences over economic issues.
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160. What was Mr. Giuliani's former job?
(A) president
(B) mayor of New York
(C) governor of Massachusetts
(D) Republican presidential candidate
161. Where did most people probably witness the clash?
(A) on TV
(B) in Michigan
(C) in New York
(D) at the debate
Just a reminder to everyone that we are holding our Public Relations Committee meeting this
Thursday
It is due to start at 9:30 sharp, with Mr. Stewart kindly visiting to give a presentation on the new
advertising regulations that have just passed, so this should save all of us some time and
confusion. Also, would those of you who have had projects finished this month please be
prepared to give a quick presentation on the outcome.
Mark Wilson
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MEMO
To: Jerry Wilson, CEO
From: MaryAnn Tyler, Director
Subject: Urgent change of plans
Date: 14 May 2.007
Regards,
MaryAnn
FOR RENT
LOST
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A lady’s silver Timex watch with a silver band. RC is inscribed on the band. It was possibly lost in the lad
If found, please turn in to reception
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Country: ITALY
Responsibilities
Research: To undertake front-line research in the areas of Mathematics, specifically,
probability (pure or/and applied) or dynamical systems.
Qualifications
Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral level in Mathematics.
Experience: At least 5 years of research experience at an international level after
completion of Ph.D.
Languages: Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
Others: A positive attitude towards the international and multicultural characteristics of the
assignment.
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177. Who has recommended The Lives of Others?
(A) the Academy
(B) the Staff
(C) Natalie
(D) Prince Charles
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to actively listen and
communicate with supervisors, peers and customers.
The employee must be capable of sitting and driving for extended periods of time depending on the
geographic size of the service area.
The employee will consistently be required to work from high places such as roofs, ceilings, ladders,
as well as from crawl spaces and other limited spaces within and outside of homes and businesses.
The employee must be able to safely move and lift materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
on a routine basis, and on limited occasions up to 50 pounds without assistance
Questions 181 – 185 refer to the following web page and e-mail.
XHTML COURSE by IT
SOLUTIONS
XHTML is the next version of HTML. This class will teach all the same concepts as the HTML 101
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After you finish this free course, you will understand the basics of XHTML, and some more
advanced topics. With interactive lessons and the option to work with other people in the course,
you'll be able to learn HTML the way you want. Go at your own pace, or follow along with the
weekly syllabus.
The class will cover:
• It the differences between XHTML and HTML • basic XHTML
• text manipulation • lists, images, tables and frames
• an overview of forms
At the end of the class, those students who pass a skills test demonstrating their knowledge will
receive a certificate marking their successful completion of the course.
Hi Josephine,
I just stumbled upon this website, and I thought of you because of our
conversation last week, when you said your boss wants you to make a
website for the business, but you had no idea what to do. This course sounds
perfect - and it's free too! Actually, I remember my friend Tom did this
course a while back and was very happy with it. The only thing he
mentioned was that you can't change your e-mail address for the whole 11
weeks of the course, or you might have problems!
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(C) 7:30am - 5pm
(D) 7:30am - 10pm
189. Which conference activities are happening at overlapping times?
(A) the Exhibit Hall and the Afternoon Technical Sessions
(B) the Keynote Plenary Session and the Afternoon Technical Sessions
(C) registration and the Morning Technical Session
(D) lunch and the Keynote Plenary Session
190. How long are the Morning Technical Sessions?
(A) 2 hours
(B) 2 hours and 30 minutes
(C) 45 minutes
(D) 1 hour and 45 minutes
We have received your claim for damages to your car sustained on 29 Dec 2007. However, we
require a few other pieces of documentation, to process the claim. We need a police report to
determine fault in accident claims, and request that you send us this document.
Were police present at the accident scene? If police were not involved, we will need a form 77RH
from you.
In this situation the claim process becomes more complicated and it is at our discretion whether
we can accept your claim.
I am the officer at Drive Right Insurance that will be handling your claim, and I have included my
business card with contact details. If you have any questions or need a copy of the 77RH form, please
contact me directly.
Regards,
Mr. Tyler Bancroft
191. Approximately how much time has passed between the accident and this letter?
(A) a few days
(B) a few weeks
(C) a few months
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(D) about a year
192. Why is a police report needed?
(A) to prove the accident happened
(B) to show who caused the accident
(C) to complete the 77RH form
(D) to show where the accident happened
193. If the police were not involved what will happen?
(A) The claim will be accepted.
(B) The claim may not be accepted.
(C) The claim will be refused.
(D) The police will now be contacted.
194. Why was the business card included?
(A) to encourage a sale
(B) as a reminder for an appointment
(C) to make an introduction
(D) to provide contact information
195. In which department at Drive Right Insurance does Mr. Bancroft most likely work?
(A) management
(B) sales department
(C) claims department
(D) department of underwriters
DEPARTMENTAL EMERGENCY
ALARMS
MEMORANDUM
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that need to be taken when they are sounded.
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