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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 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.I would like ……by your office on my 121.It’s ……… cold way home (A) terror (A) drop (B) terrify (B) to drop (C) terrible (C) dropping (D) terribly (D) will drop 102.Wanting to break the ice, he asked her, 122.Would you mind ……… the window? “……you like some coffee?” (A) to open (A) Do (B) opening (B) Can (C) to opening (C) Would (D) if opening (D) Could 103.When I saw her last night, she was talking to……loudly 123.Employers ………… employees a decent wage (A) themselves (A) must (B) hers (B) ought (C) herself (C) would 15 to pay their (D) should 104.Several important pieces of information 124.Tom, …………… has three sisters, has were ………… from the report no interest in getting married (A) omitted (A) who (B) omit (B) whom (C) omitting (C) that (D) omits 105.Each book……unique illustrations (D) which 125.I haven’t seen him ……… ages (A) have (A) with (B) has (B) until (C) having (C) during (D) haves (D) for 106.The project team found it very difficult to 126.He …………… an employee of this hide their………………over the rejection company since 2001 (A) disappointment (A) is (B) disappointing (B) was (C) disappointedly (C) will be (D) disappoint (D) has been 107 My grandfather moves slowly and speaks 127.The kids are looking forward ………… ………… their visit to Sapa next week (A) quiet (A) to (B) quietly (B) in (C) with quiet (C) for (D) in quiet (D) at 108 ……parties were satisfied with the contract terms 128.John continues to tell lies, though his father told him …………….do so (A) Either (A) to not (B) One (B) not to (C) Both (C) to never (D) Any 109.I am considering …………… (A) taking a new job (D) no to 129.Most meetings are not as …………… as this one was 16 (B) to take a new job (A) interesting (C) take a new job (B) interested (D) take a new job (C) interest (D) to interest 130.By the time we got to the train station, the 110.Though he was……handsome man she had ever met, Caroline wouldn’t go out with train…………… him on a date (A) has already left (A) the more (B) will have already left (B) more (C) had already left (C) best (D) has already been left (D) the most 111.The children enjoy playing in the sand and 131.Dr Smith is a well-respected expert and ……… in the ocean has…………… experience in his field (A) to swim (A) extend (B) swim (B) extensive (C) swimming (C) extends (D) likes swimming (D) extension 112.The meeting will take place tomorrow 132.She has considered…………… from 10:00 ……………11:00 another job (A) at (A) look (B) on (B) to look (C) to (C) looking (D) in (D) looked 113.By the time we got to the train station, the 133.…………… he train…………… graduated from the university, he got a job at a good company (A) has already left (A) During (B) will have already left (B) After (C) had already left (C) Later (D) has already been left (D) Next 114.Dr Smith is a well-respected expert and 134.I’m surprised has…………… experience in his field for ………… how customers get served in this restaurant (A) extend (A) on (B) extensive (B) in (C) extends (C) at 17 fast (D) extension 115.She has considered…………… another job (D) for for 135.Mr Pike sought free legal advice online before ……… with his own lawyer (A) look (A) to consult (B) to look (B) consulted (C) looking (C) consults (D) looked 116.…………… he graduated from university, he got a job at a good company (D) consulting the 136.Management has ………….to hire more employees next month (A) During (A) promising (B) After (B) promised (C) Later (C) promise (D) Next (D) promises 117.The financial audit of Soft Peach Software 137.YURA International Tennis Tournament is ………… completed n Wednesday by a held ……… years in Brazil certified accounting firm (A) each (A) to be (B) every (B) having been (C) all (C) was (D) that (D) were 118.The organizers of the trip reminded 138.Attendance is mandatory for the staff participants to ………… at the steps of the meeting ………… for next Tuesday city hall at 2:00 P.M (A) has been scheduled (A) see (B) will schedule (B) combine (C) schedule (C) meet (D) scheduled (D) go 119.………… is no better season than winter 139 Would you mind ……… the window? to begin training at Silver’s Fitness Center (A) to open (A) When (B) opening (B) It (C) to opening (C) There (D) if opening (D) As it 120.Driving for a long time can be 140.Tom, …………… has three sisters, has ……………… no interest in getting married 18 (A) tired (A) who (B) tiring (B) whom (C) tire (C) that (D) tires (D) which PART 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 your answer sheet Questions 141-143 refer to the following memo To: jslyons@netco.com From: homefurnishings@homecare.com Subject: Order confirmation #26678 Dear Mr Lyons, I am… this email to confirm your recent order with Home Furnishings Your order has been 141 (A) send (B) to send (C) sending (D) sent processed, and your items will be sent on January 17th The items should arrive by January 20th Please let us know if you would prefer……these items delivered in the morning or the 142 (A) delivering (B) to have (C) to having (D) had afternoon Thank you for……Home Furnishings We hope to serve you again soon 143 (A) realizing (B) seeing (C) knowing (D) using 19 Sincerely, Brenda Smith Sales Executives Questions 144-146 refer to the following email Dear Ben, I ……… not had enough time to check the supplies I am really sorry about this Can you take 144 (A) am (B) have (C) was (D) didn't a look and let me know what we need to order? There is a list that you ……… use to help you 145 (A) had (B) had to (C) did (D) can You will find it in the third drawer of my desk I not know how long it will take you, but I ……………… really sorry to ask you to it by yourself I owe you a big favor 146 (A) would be (B) am (C) will be (D) had been Thanks, Sarah Please note the new staff canteen opening hours Due to a lack of demand, the hours …………… The change will come into effect next week 147.to(A) have been reduced Questions 147-149 refer thewill following information (B) have been reduced (C) had been reduced (D) reduced Breakfast time has been shortened The canteen will now open at 7:30 a.m and close at 9:30 a.m The canteen will remain closed from 9:30 a.m until 11:30 a.m Lunch ………served until 2:00 p.m 148 (A) was (B) were (C) will be (D) has been The canteen will no longer serve hot drinks and snacks in the afternoon However, there is a new vending machine by the elevator on the 3rd floor and another on the 5th floor Staff members ……………… these at any time 149 (A) could be using (B) might have used 20 (C) may use (D) are using Questions 150-152 refer to the following memo Memo For: Michael Caller: Elizabeth Tel no 283-7883 Hi Mike, Elizabeth called at about 10:30 this morning She has to cancel the appointment you made for this afternoon There was a fire in her office building last night, and they……had to shut 150 (A) had (B) has (C) have (D) having the whole building There was a lot of damage She said it……take about a week to repair 151 (A) might (B) shall (C) did (D) won’t everything, but she can meet you tomorrow, if you don’t mind meeting here instead of at her office She……like you to call her back as soon as possible 152 (A) will (B) would (C) could (D) might Cheers, Tara 21 PART Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements Each text is followed by several questions Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet Questions 153-154 refer to the following coupon 25% Discount Coupon The Minton Corporation appreciates your recent purchase of office supplies through our Internet superstore To show our appreciation, we would like to offer you this coupon for 25% off your next purchase This covers all office supplies on our website, including paper clips, writing utensils, and staplers To redeem this offer, simply enter the special offer code 3JX7781 at the time of your next purchase Note: this offer is only valid on purchases of $50 or more 153 Where can this coupon be used? 154 Which of the following materials is (A) In stores NOT mentioned? (B) Online (A) Staplers (C) At the post office (B) Paper clips (D) By catalog (C) Computer supplies (D) Writing supplies Questions 155-156 refer to the following information Boris Lutz recently won the Good Citizen Prize for service to the local community The prize is given annually at the Greenfield Bank to a bank employee who has demonstrated good citizenship by contributing to community projects in some way The purpose is to promote community goodwill and acknowledge bank employees’ contributions to the greater Greenfield community Lutz, a teller at the Simsbury Village branch of the bank, received the honour from his bank coworkers Lutz has always given generously of his time to community groups They thought it was about time his contributions were acknowledged 22 155 What did Boris Lutz get? (A) A bank account (B) A promotion (C) An assistant (D) A prize 156 Who gave it to him? (A) His supervisor (B) His coworkers (C) The bank’s president (D) A community leader Questions 157-158 refer to the following advertisement Office Supplies, Products & Office Furniture From Anytime Office Supplies! Anytime Office Supplies offers RUSH DELIVERY in 1-2 days for all office supplies, office products, business equipment & furniture Anytime Office Supplies is your single source for over 35,000 products, including office furniture, meeting supplies, and much more Our online office supply ordering system is extremely easy to use and our customer service staff will anything to make sure we meet your needs Our 35 wholesale warehouses & mega depots provide efficient sources for delivery throughout the United States 157 What special service does Anytime Office Supplies offer? (A) Free shipping (C) Discounted prices (B) Quick delivery (D) Free installation 158 According to the advertisement, where can Anytime Office Supplies’ products be purchased? (A) Online (C) At its own retail outlets (B) Through a catalog (D) From major furniture stores 23 Questions 159-161 refer to the following email 159 What is the purpose of this letter? (A) To make a complaint (B) To inquire about a discount (C) To request repair services (D) To place an order 160 What CANNOT be inferred from the letter? (A) Selvac model 12 is a poor quality product (C) Martha Simon used to work for Selvac (B) Martha Simons expects a quick response (D) Selvac advertises its products on TV 161 What is enclosed with the letter? (A) A product order form (B) A copy of the warranty (C) A return envelope (D) A proof of purchase 24 Questions 162-164 refer to the following information Thank you for choosing this high quality office chair It is made of the finest materials available to ensure many years of use and comfort We are sure you enjoy its many features for years to come Remember that you adjust the tilt the chair using the knob underneath, and the height of the chair with the lever on the side This chair also comes with a three-year warranty, which cover s the full cost of replacement and labor in the unlikely event that you any problems with your chair If you have any questions about assembly or the warranty, please call our toll free number: 1800-450-9999 162 What kind of product is this information for? (A) A kitchen appliance (B) Electronics (C) Furniture (D) Sports equipment 163 How can you adjust the height of this product? (A) With a knob (B) With a lever (C) By tilting it (D) By calling the toll free number 164 How long is this product guaranteed? (A) Two months (B) Two years (C) Three months (D) Three years 25 Questions 165-168 refer to the following advertisement WANTED: GRADUATE MANUFACTURING ENGINEER The candidate should be a recently qualified engineering graduate with experience working both as a member of a team, and alone unsupervised The ideal candidate will have background studies in the field of manufacturing engineering The candidate should be open – minded and capable of dealing with a challenging, high pressure environment with a view to continuous improvement and development of manufacturing techniques This is a full-time position The candidate will be required to work 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, but thanks to our flex-time system, the successful candidate will be able to choose his or her working hours, within reason The position pays a starting salary of $20,000, with the possibility of quarterly bonuses, dependent upon performance A pay raise will be offered after months, again depending upon performance Good prospects for promotion 15 days paid vacation in the first year, rising in subsequent years Sponsorship for part-time study is also a possibility after one year’s employment Benefits include subsidized health insurance, company pension, subsidized use of company sports center, and use of child day care center Send resume and cover letter to: Lion Blair Personnel Manager Grant Manufacturing, Springhurst Industrial Estate, Springhurst NNO 223 Application deadline: December 15th Only shirt-listed candidates will be contacted No phone inquiries, please Candidates who were unsuccessful in our previous recruitment campaign are kindly asked NOT to reapply 165 What is the purpose of this advertisement? (A) To recruit a new engineer (C) To advertise something for sale (B) To introduce manufacturing engineering (D) To promote Grant Manufacturing 166 How often could an employee expect to receive a bonus? (A) Once a year (C) Twice a year (B) Four times a year (D) Never 167 Which of the following benefits is NOT mentioned? (A) Health insurance (C) Pension (B) Child care (D) Subsidized transportation 168 Who should NOT apply for this job? (A) Engineering graduates (B) People who previously applied for a job at Grant Manufacturing (C) People who like a challenging environment (D) People interested in promotion in their job 26 Questions 169-171 refer to the following information 169 Which of the following is NOT described about the Eiffel Tower in the brochure? (A) Its age (C) Its weight (B) Its height (D) Its building material 170 On which day is the Eiffel Tower closed to visitors? (A) Monday (C) Sunday (B) Tuesday (D) Wednesday 171 For how long was the Eiffel Tower the world’s tallest structure? (A) 17 years (C) 30 years (B) 24 years (D) 40 years 27 Questions 172-174 refer to the following letter World of Travel Magazine 1205 Madison Avenue New York, NY Dear Lisa Heller, Thank you for your comments on Margaret Dawson’s latest article, “A Walk Through the Eastern Gardens.” A copy of your letter has been forwarded to the author for her response I am sure you will be hearing from her in the near future I am pleased that you found our article informative and interesting, and hope that you will continue to read our publication Should you have any comments or questions in the future, please not hesitate to write to this office Adventure Safely! Mark Greenbaum, Editor in Chief 172 In what kind of magazine did Margaret Dawson’s article appear? (A) An art magazine (B) A travel magazine (C) A food magazine (D) A gardening magazine 173 What does Mark Greenbaum say happened to the letter Lisa Heller sent? (A) It was sent to an author (B) It was published in the magazine (C) It was entered into a contest (D) It was filed for future reference 174 What does Mark Greenbaum invite Lisa Heller to do? (A) Apply for a fulltime job (B) Visit when she is in the area (C) Submit a magazine article (D) Write again if she has any questions 28 Questions 175-177 refer to the following schedule Fall Registration Schedule Registration catalogs will be available on July 5th You can find your registration date by looking for the first letter of your last name and department below Registration begins on July 7th at 8:00 a.m Department: Medical/Law Last name Date A-E July F-I July J-N July O-S July 10 T-Z July 11 175 According to the calendar, what is the first day for registration? (A) July (C) July (B) July 12 (D) June 176 If a student has a last name beginning with the letter “P”, what day can he or she register? (A) July (C) July (B) July 10 (D) July 177 How long does the registration last? (A) days (B) days (C) days (D) days 29 Questions 178-180 refer to the following evaluation form 178 Who will supply green containers? (A) City employees (B) Bottling company staff 179 How many times per month will papers be collected? (A) (B) 180 What is mentioned about bottles? (A) They should be wrapped in newspaper (B) They should not be broken 30 (C) Recycling center volunteers (D) Alder Park residents (C) (D) (C) They will be collected weekly (D) They should have no labels Questions 181-185 refer to the following information: Free world map with subscription Order your subscription to Modern Geographic magazine today and receive a free world map An annual subscription (12 months) cost only $ 23.95 That’s less than $2 per issue Each month Modern Geographic brings you exciting stories from all over the world and you up to date on current findings in fields like archeology, geography, and anthropology Try our magazine risk free for the first three months If you decide to cancel you subscription, we will refund your money, but the map is yours to keep You have nothing to lose 67 Acacia Avenue Westside, CA 8971 Dear sir, I would like to take out a subscription to Modern Geographic magazine I sometimes pick up copies of your publication when I travel, and I have always been impressed by the quality of your articles and pictures As an environmentalist, I particularly enjoy your section on world resources and environment issues I will not be reading a cop of the world map, so I would like to ask you NOT to send it I feel it would be a waste of resources to receive something that I will not use I have enclosed a check for $23.95 and look forward to receiving my first issue Best regards Miguel Sousa 181 How much does each monthly issue cost? (A) $23.9 (C) More than $2.00 (B) $2.00 (D) Less than $2.00 182 If a customer cancels his or her subscription, what may they keep? (A) a magazine (C) A T- shirt (B) a map (D) Program information 183 Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in this publication? (A) Archeology (C) Anthropology (B) Geography (D) Architecture 184 Why did Miguel Sousa write this letter? (A) to cancel a subscription (C) to start a one-year subscription (B) to have a free world map (D) to start a two-year subscription 185 Why does Miguel Sousa NOT want a map? (A) He already has one (C) He doesn’t want to pay extra for it (B) He thinks it is a bad map (D) He thinks it would be wasteful 31 Questions 186-190 refer to the following faxes Dear Sir/ Madam, I would like to confirm my hotel reservation, as per our telephone conversation earlier this afternoon I will be staying for three nights, arriving on October rd and departing on October 6th My flight doesn't land until 11:30 p.m., which is long after your p.m check in deadline, so I am a little concerned that my reservation might get canceled I would like to request your reassurance that my room will be held until my arrival, even if I don't get to the hotel until after midnight Please reconfirm this by return fax I would also like to request a non- smoking, corner room, well away from the main road Thank you for your assistance I look forward to my stay at your hotel Sincerely yours, Kelvin Rodriguez Dear sir, Thank you for your fax I was not aware that you would be arriving so late; however it has now been noted in the reservations database, and I can assure you that your reservation will be honored, no matter what time you arrive at the hotel I have you down for a non-smoking single room Unfortunately, there are no suitable corner rooms left for the nights you will be staying with us The hotel itself is located up a long driveway well away from the road, so you should not be bothered by the sound of traffic Now, I just need your credit card number to secure your reservation Please fax it to us at your earliest convenience Regards, Russell Bentley 186 What is NOT true about Mr Rodriguez? (A) He has made a hotel reservation (C) He will be staying for three nights (B) He is a smoker (D) He will arrive on October 3rd 187 How did Mr Rodriguez make his initial reservation? (A) By fax (C) By telephone (B) By email (D) By text message 188 What time will he be checking in, most likely? (A) 11:30 p.m (C) a.m (B) p.m (D) Around midnight 189 Why is there no need for Mr Rodriguez to worry about traffic noise? (A) He doesn't drive (C) The hotel is located far from the road (B) He will be arriving by airplane (D) He will be arriving late at night 190 What information does Mr Bentley require? (A) Mr Rodriguez’s credit card number (C) Mr Rodriguez’s social security number (B) Mr Rodriguez's work number (D) Mr Rodriguez’s address 32 Questions 191-195 refer to the following texts Guitar Lessons Sandra Cooper, the legendary guitarist from the Four Corners area, is now offering guitar lessons for students at all levels Sandra’s expertise is in Spanish and folk guitar styles She is also well educated in classical guitar but is able to help students with almost any genre Sandra is a professional musician and has over ten years’ teaching experience Prices start at $40 an hour, the lessons are offered in her Santa Fe studio Call 980-4232 for more information or email sandyguitar@happ.net To sandyguitar@happ.net From: Louislovesmusic@netmail.com Subject: Guitar lessons Dear Sandra, I am interested in learning to play the guitar I already own a guitar and took lessons for six months, about three years ago Unfortunately, I had an accident and broke my arm I could not use it for a very long time, but now I am better and want to start the guitar again I would like to study with you twice a week I am free every morning except Thursday, and on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons I work in the evenings I look forward to hearing from you Louise Merrifield 191 Whitch of the following relates to Sandra’s best ability? (A) Rock and roll (C) Classical music (B) Spanish music (D) All genres 192 Where can a student receive lessons? (A) At home (C) In Sandra’s studio (B) Anywhere (D) At school 193 How long has Sandra been teaching guitar? (A) More than a decade (C) Ten months (B) Four years (D) Forty years 194 Why did Louis stop taking lessons? (A) She broke her guitar (C) She broke her arm (B) Her teacher had an accident (D) She got bored 195 Which of the following times could Louis attend a guitar lesson? (A) 10:00 a.m Thursday (C) 7:00 p.m Thursday (B) 3:00 p.m Monday (D) 2:00 p.m Tuesday 33 Questions 196- 200 refer to the following agenda and memo Agenda for the INSCAN 5th Annual Public Board Meeting Meeting date and time: June 22, 2005 2:25 p.m Location: Room 43 - Presentation of minutes from the last meeting Reports - Reports from the President and CEO - Reports from the Chair of the System Advisory Committee - Finance Committee’s report New Business - Budget changes Election of new Chair of Finance committee John, Here is a copy of the minutes from the meeting on June 22nd Take a look and let me know what you think before I make copies to send to everyone I lost the notes which I made at the meeting, so tell me if you remember things being the way that I have described The President and CEO read a report of the company’s developments over the past year This was followed by a report from the Systems Advisory Committee Chair of the committee, Tina Alvarez, noted that the Chain of Command System has been particularly effective in improving interdepartmental communications This has led to a reduction in errors in data This report was followed by the Finance Committee report which was also read by Tina Alvarez According to the report, profits are up 3% from last year Budget changes for the coming fiscal year were explained, and a full account of these will be produced by the Finance Committee in due course Elections for a new Finance Committee chair were held, with Max Hampstead winning Thanks for taking a look Talk to you later Jenny 196 How often does INSCAN hold public board meetings? (A) Once a year (C) Once a week (B) Once a month (D) Once weeks 34