Test 02

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.

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.

101. -........... power maintenance in the 104. The database for the account information
building, service will be interrupted from should be both secure and readily
2 to 5 o’clock on Friday. ---------- to employees.
(A) Not only (A) access
(B) As much as (B) accessing
(C) Due to (C) accessible
(D) In fact (D) accessibility

102. The Mayes Corporation plans t o ---------- 105. Though he was given a great deal of
its profits by using cheaper materials in time, Ms. Turner’s assistant has —
the future. to send out the invitations.
(A) increasingly (A) other
(B) increasing (B) yet
(C) increases (C) most
(D) increase (D) different

103. They plan t o -----------the careers of 106. Because of changes to the company’s
their members by providing more useful security policies, all visitors will be
materials. — to show ID before being allowed
(A) enhance to enter the building.
(B) enhanced (A) requiring
(C) enhancing (B) required
(D) enhancement (C) requirement
(D) require

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107. If you wish to reschedule — .......- 113. The aim of this workshop includes
appointment, please contact us by phone helping sales representatives handle
at least two days before your scheduled custom er---------- more attentively.
visit. (A) need
(A) you (B) needing
(B) yourself (C) to need
(C) your (D) needs
(D) yours
114. It looks like the --#««— in competition for
108. Allan held a meeting to discuss the the past few years has caused a decline
government’s in cre a se d ----------- of all in sales.
financial transactions by banks. (A) increase
(A) regulate (B) increases
(B) regulatory (C) increasing
(C) regulating (D) to increase
(D) regulated
115. The software upgrade may be purchased
109. The agreement that was reached required by visiting Kiln Software distributor
Ms. to make a large payment in the Park County area.
to the company. (A) or
(A) ably (B) still
(B) immediately (C) any
(C) formerly (D) all
(D) firstly
116. Even though Paul’s Electronics sells
110. The new feature w a s -----------to two of ............. kinds of products, most of its
the company’s copiers, the 4XR model revenue comes from the sale of TVs.
and the deluxe ZR7500 model. (A) vary
(A) adds (B) varies
(B) addition (C) various
(C) added (D) variations
(D) add-on
117. In ----- -— for this special book fair, we’ve
111. The Peters Organization has repeatedly arranged many books that have received
claimed to be the most ---------- source of good reviews.
information available on U.S. economic (A) preparatory
policy. (B) prepare
(A) reliable (C) preparation
(B) impossible (D) prepares
(C) operable
(D) deductable 118. Under the new office structure,
directors will — .......be in charge of
112. Jasmine Investments, previously «s assigning projects to the members of
TR Financial, is hoping to increase its their departments and overseeing their
client base by 50% this year. employees’ overall performance.
(A) naming (A) primary
(B) was named (B) primarily
(C) named (C) prime
(D) name (D) primal
119. The conference on international 125. P e op le -----------are interested in career
marketing being hosted by Houston, Inc. opportunities are invited immediately to
will most likely be o ver............ 5 PM. submit their resumes and cover letters to
(A) until us.
(B) by (A) whose
(C) later (B) whom
(D) afterward (C) whomever
(D) who
120. The investm ent’s success will be
dependent on t h e ----------- of the real 126. The manager insisted that receipts of the
estate market over the next few months. signed invoices included in the package
(A) stabilized not b e ---------- .
(B) stabilize (A) behaved
(C) stable (B) operated
(D) stability (C) ignored
(D) performed
121. Please note that taxes and shipping
— — -- are included in the invoice that 127. The executive wanted to hear from
we sent to you yesterday. som eone..............Ms. Lim about the
(A) guidelines likelihood of the marketing campaign
(B) rights succeeding.
(C) charges (A) as though
(D) concerns (B) thus
(C) since
122. The new customer chose — (D) other than
shipping to ensure that his order arrived
in time for the upcoming holidays. 128. Even though Janet had worked in
(A) expedited accounting---------- , she was still required
(B) expedite to go through the training for new
(C) expediting employees.
(D) expedites (A) always
(B) now
123. Luckily, Mr. Boone was given the (C) past
promotion — -------the mistake he made (D) before
on the recent report.
(A) although 129. Doctors are required to attend
(B) like conferences regularly to keep up with
(C) despite medical r—r----- .
(D) regardless (A) contributions
(B) advances
124. Employees will be notified about any (C) prescriptions
changes to the schedule at least 5 days (D) simulation

(A) beforehand 130. Michael Chin, known for

(B) firstly developing effective work schedules, is
(C) previously retiring, a farewell party will be held next
(D) past week.
(A) Unless
(B) Since
(C) Therefore
(D) Despite

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131. While reviewing the applications---------- 136. When it was found that the company
to him, the personnel manager’s main was i n -----------of several safety codes,
focus was on the candidates’ experience the factory had to be shut down until the
in software design. issues were addressed.
(A) submitted (A) violation
(B) originated (B) understanding
(C) allowed (C) penalty
(D) asked (D) agreement

132. With the new changes, Condor Bus Lines 137. Even though the event was aimed at
will offer m o re ......... — service from San amateur athletes, m a n y ---------- actually
Diego to Los Angeles. had experience taking part in upper-level
(A) sizeable games.
(B) regular (A) competed
(C) gradual (B) competition
, (D) monotonous (C) competitors
(D) compete
133. A spokesperson stated at the press
conference that Tyre-Coleman plans to 138. The board stated that if the company’s
promote Hilda Field from her profits did not -...........$20 million dollars
position as vice president of finance. in the next quarter, the CEO would be
(A) next fired.
(B) present (A) surpass
(C) concurrent (B) range
(D) still (C) allow
(D) earn
134. Dr. Armstrong is expected to give a
lecture on how t o ----------- illnesses 139. If you would like to participate in a
effectively and easily. different seminar, our company will be
(A) shift happy to move you t o ----------- of our
other classes or give you your money
(B) respond
back.
(C) acquaint
(D) diagnose (A) all
(B) some
135. Many reporters believe that the changes (C) one
in the housing market will both affect the (D) each
international economy and be —
important. 140. not mandatory, the teamwork
sem inar is a program th a t is highly
(A) politics
recommended by the HR Department of
(B) more political
YRT, Inc.
(C) political
(D) politically (A) In spite of
(B) As
(C) Besides
(D) While
 Part VI
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.

Questions 141-143 refer to the following e-mail.

To: Campbell Lainson <clainson@gomail.com>

From: Molly Ledbetter <mledbetter@savekids.org>
Subject: Program Director Position

Dear Mr. Lainson,

We are writing t o ----------that we have received your application for Program Director at Save
141. (A) deny
(B) apply
(C) confirm
(D) schedule

Kids! A number of suitable candidates have shown----------in the position. Indeed, the response
142. (A) interested
(B) interest
(C) interests
(D) interesting

has been rather---------- . Although we have started reviewing resumes, it will not be possible to
143. (A) overwhelming
(B) debatable
(C) predictable
(D) reduced

complete this process for at least two weeks. We hope to interview candidates by the end of
the month. This means that you will receive a response to your application within the next three
weeks.

Regards,

Molly Ledbetter
Personnel Department
Save Kids!

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Q u e stio n s 144-146 refer to the following letter.

Spencer Abrahams
19 Medoc Way
Moon, MA 43011' |

Dear Mr. Abrahams,

The Chaplin Comedy Trio performed its final show for the summer season last weekend. It was
also the Trio’s last performance at the Theater on the Bay.

— ........you decide to purchase season tickets with us for our next summer season, we will
144. (A) Even
.(B) If
(G) Then
(D) Instead

provide you with full membership to the Victoria Performing Arts Center, where we will be
performing in the future. Membership includes upgraded seating and invitations to special
events. The facility is much larger and has very good sound and lighting equipment. lt can also
accommodate up to 150 people for each performance.

With better facilities, we hope to offer you better -*^sft*«for the next season.
145. (A) magazines
(B) paintings
(C) menus
(D) performances

The if i j S p f pamphlet tells you more about the new venue as well as the performances we will be
146. (A) enclose
(B) enclosure
(C) enclosed
(D) enclosing

giving next season.

Q uestions 147-149 refer to the following job advertisement.

New Vision Publishers is currently seeking an editor for its fiction writing division.

The editor’s ----------duties will include working closely with writers to edit their works and
147. (A) skilled
(B) primary
(C) observant
(D) promoting

overseeing the timely publication of such works.

Suitable candidates will — ------ relevant qualifications in language, at least three years’ work
148. (A) possess
(B) possessed
(C) possessing
(D) have possessed

experience in publishing, project management skills, good interpersonal skills, and a willingness
to work long hours. We offer a good salary to match experience as well as benefits such as
health insurance, a car allowance, and annual vacation.

If you are interested in this — ----- , please contact Lee-Ann Walters at lawalters@newvisionbooks.net.
149. (A) job
(B) admission
(C) loan
(D) grant

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Q u e stio n s 150-152 refer to the following article.

Consumers are counting down the hours to the Computer of the Future Exhibition---------- this
150. (A) will open
(B) opening
(C) opened
(D) have opened

weekend.

The exhibition will provide a glimpse into the world of the future. New trends in computer
technology, including the w orld’s smallest notebook computer, will be on show. Computer
experts will be attending the event to demonstrate new model computers which we could be
using within the next ten years. The exhibition will be hosted by the CEO of Computers Unlimited,
Stephen Scahill, who will speak a bo ut---------- trends in computers and software at the opening
151. (A) future
(B) recent
(C) traditional
(D) historic

ceremony tomorrow night.

A few lucky attendees will also be given the chance to test some of the new software and
hardware. This opportunity will only be offered to 50 participants, so interested parties are urged
to sign up early to avoid disappointment. This kind of event is normally w e ll---------- .
152. (A) maintained
(B) planned
(C) deserved
(D) attended

The exhibition starts on Friday evening and will finish on Sunday at 2 p.m.

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