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. Mougey Fine Gifts is known for its large 105. Mr. Kim would like a meeting about
range of goods. the Jasper account as soon as possible.
(A) regional (A ) to arrange
(B ) regionally (B ) arranging
(C ) region (C ) having arranged
( D) regions (D ) arrangement

102. Income levels are rising in the and 106. The factory is — • located near the train
surrounding areas. station.
(A) family (A) regularly
(B) world ( B) conveniently
(C ) company (C ) brightly
(D) city (D ) collectively

103. Since we had a recent rate change, expect 107. Because of transportation due to
next electricity bill to be slightly lower. winter weather, some conference
(A ) you participants may arrive late.
(B) yours (A ) are delayed
(C ) yourself (B ) to delay
( D) your (C) delays
(D ) had delayed
104. Hotel guests have a lovely view of the
ocean the south-facing windows. 108. Proper maintenance of your heating
(A) up equipment ensures that small issues can be
(B) except fixed they become big ones.
( C) onto (A ) as a result
(D) through (B ) in addition
(C ) although
(D ) before

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109. I he information on the Web site of Croyell 115. Improving efficiency at Perwon H
Decorators is organized. Manufacturing will require a revision m
of existing processes. in
(A ) clear
(B) clearing (A ) create
(C) clearest (B ) creativity
( D) clearly (C ) creation
(D ) creative
110. The Copley Corporation is frequently —
as a company that employs workers from 116. Conference attendees will share
all over the world. accommodations they submit a
(A) recognized special request for a single room .
(B ) permitted (A) even
( C) prepared (B ) unless
(D) controlled (C) similarly
(D) also
111. Payments made 4:00 P.M. will be
processed on the following business day. 117. To receive please be sure the
(A) later appropriate box is checked on the
(B) after magazine order form .
(C ) than (A) renew
( D) often (B ) renewed
(C ) renewals
.
112 Greenfiddle Water Treatment hires ( D) to renew
engineers who have mathematics
skills. 118. Donations to the Natusi Wildlife Reserve
(A ) adjusted rise when consumers feel about the
( B) advanced economy.
(C ) eager ( A) careful
( D) faithful (B ) helpful
(C ) confident
113. After the neighborhood, Mr. Park (D ) durable
decided not to move his cafe to
Thomasville. 119. When applied, Tilda’s Restorative
(A ) evaluation Cream reduces the appearance of fine lines
(B) evaluate and wrinkles.
(C ) evaluating (A) consistent
(D) evaluated (B ) consist
(C ) consistently
114. The average precipitation in Campos (D ) consisting
the past three years has been 22.7
centimeters. 120. The marketing director confirmed that the
(A ) on new software program would be ready to
(B) for by November 1.
(C ) to ( A) launch đ
(D ) under (B) facilitate
(C ) arise
(D) exert

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121. Satinesse Seat Covers will refund your 126. Ms . Rodriguez noted that it is important to
order you are not completely explicit policies regarding the use of
satisfied . company computers.
(A) if (A) inform
(B ) yet (B ) succeed
(C ) until (C ) estimate
(D) neither (D) establish

122. In the last five years, production at the 127 . Peura Insurance has located a larger
Harris facility has almost doubled in — office space, it will begin negotiating the
(A ) majority rental agreement.
(B ) edition (A ) Happily
( C) volume (B ) Now that
(D) economy (C ) Despite
( D) In fact
123. Ms. Tsai will the installation of the
new workstations with the vendor. 128. Mr. Tanaka ’s team worked for months
(A) coordinated to secure a lucrative government contract.
(B) to coordinate (A) readily
(C ) coordination (B) diligently
(D ) be coordinating (C ) curiously
(D) extremely
124. An upgrade in software would -
increase the productivity of our 129. Though Sendark Agency ’s travel insurance
administrative staff. can be purchased over the phone, most of
(A) significantly plans are bought online.
(B ) persuasively (A) whose
( C) proficiently (B ) his
(D ) gladly (C ) its
(D ) this
125. The Rustic Diner ’s chef does allow patrons
to make menu . 130. Garstein Furniture specializes in functional
(A) substituted products that are inexpensive
(B) substituting beautifully crafted.
(C ) substitutions (A) thus
(D ) substitute ( B) as well as
(C ) at last
(D ) accordingly

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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.

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Questions 131 134 refer to the following notice.

NOTICE

To continue providing the highest level of to our corporate tenants, we have scheduled the
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south lobby restrooms for maintenance this weekend, May 13 and May 14. this time, the
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restrooms will be out of order, so tenants and their guests should instead use the facilities in the

north lobby.

We for any inconvenience this might cause '

133. 134. '

Denvilie Property Management Partners

131. ( A ) serve 134. (A) If you would like to join our property
(B ) served management team, call us today.
(C ) server (B ) Thank you for your patience while the
(D ) service main lobby is being painted.
(C) Please do not attempt to access the
132. ( A ) Along north lobby on these days.
(B ) During ( D ) Questions or comments may be
(C ) Without directed to the Management Office.
(D) Between

133. ( A ) apologize
(B ) organize
(C ) realize
( D) recognize

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Questions 135-138 refer to the following customer review.

I recently received a last-minute invitation to a formal dinner. I bought a suit and needed it

tailored as as possible. A friend suggested that I use Antonio ’s Tailoring Shop in downtown
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Auckland. When I met Antonio, he gave me his full attention his shop was busy. He took
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the time to listen to me and carefully noted all my measurements. He then explained all the

tailoring costs up front and assured me that he could have my suit ready in three days, but he

had it done in two !

137.

Antonio has run his shop for over 30 years, and his experience really shows. He is a tailor.
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I highly recommend him.

Jim Kestren, Auckland

135. (A ) quickly 138. ( A ) former

(B ) quicken (B ) temporary
(C ) quickest (C ) superb
( D) quickness ( D) best

136. ( A ) as far as
(B) even though
(C) such as
( D) whether

137. (A) Of course, the shop is busiest on

Saturdays.
(B ) The suit fits me perfectly too.
(C ) I made another purchase.
(D) He used to sell shirts.

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Questions 139-142 refer to the following letter. H
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Dear Director Yoshida

Thank you for your school’s interest in visiting our farm next month. Please note that children

must be at least six years old to visit and tour the farm. . I have enclosed a list of the
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activities available for our young visitors. Two of these must be scheduled in advance.
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They are a cheese-making class and an introduction to beekeeping. Both are very popular with

our visitors.

Please let know your selection by early next week. I look forward to welcoming your group
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soon!

Sincerely

Annabel Romero, Coordinator

Merrytree Family Farm

139. (A ) In the event of bad weather, the 141. (A) events

animals will be inside. ( B) plays
(B ) There are no exceptions to this policy. (C ) treatments
(C) Ones younger than that can find much (D) trips
to enjoy.
(D ) This fee includes lunch and a small 142. (A ) they
souvenir. ( B) me
(C) her
140. ( A ) legal ( D) one
(B ) artistic
(C ) athletic
(D ) educational

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Questions 143 146 refer to the following e-mail.

To: Lakshmi Aiyar

From: [email protected]
Date: February 8
Subject: Healthonity Dental

Dear Ms. Aiyar,

We, the dental health professionals of the Healthonity Dental Center, are to introduce our
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just-opened practice. We aim to provide access to the largest team of dental specialists in the

region. On our Web site, you can see a comprehensive list of the procedures we offer.
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The members of our practice share a passion for helping people maintain beautiful and healthy

smiles.

Contact our center today at 305-555-0121 an initial evaluation. All first-time will
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benefit from a 50 percent discount on the cost through the end of the month.

Sincerely

The Team at Healthonity Dental Center

143. (A ) prouder 145. (A) scheduled

(B ) proudly (B) to schedule
(C ) pride (C ) scheduling
(D) proud ( D) being scheduled

144. ( A) They include general and cosmetic 146. (A) shoppers

procedures. (B) residents
( B ) We have relocated from neighboring (C) patients
Hillsborough. (D) tenants
(C) The Web site is a creation of A to Z
Ftost Builders.
( D) Several of them are surprisingly
expensive.

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