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 pa[.]
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 the 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 10l Customer is one of the top priorities of this company (A) satisfied (B) satisfying (C) satisfy (0) satisfaction 102 Remember that feeling confident and is an important part of giving a presen ta tion (A) relaxing (B) relaxes (C) relaxed (0) relax 103 Final arrangements for the board of been directors' meeting haven't made (A) already (B) still (C) while (0) yet all project managers to turn in their reports by the end of the week (A) asking (B) asked (C) ask (0) asks 104 We have 105 Nobody will be to the room after the meeting has started (A) admitted (B) omitted (C) permitted (0) submitted representatives are available to answer your questions twenty-four hours a day (A) servants (B) serving (C) serve (0) service 106 Customer 107 While some people enjoy receiving calls from telemarketers, such calls (A) annoys (B) annoying (C) annoyingly (0) annoyed other people find 108 If you are interested recelvmg free samples of our product, simply fill out the enclosed card (A) to (B) in (C) of (0) about 109 Because of the mild climate and rich soil, a wide variety of crops can be this region (A) grown up (B) increased (C) raised (0) enlarged PRACTICE TEST TWO in 263 110 she has worked very hard during the past year, Ms Gomez has still failed to get a promotion (A) Although (B) Because (C) So (D) In spite of 111 The new advertising campaign resulted in a large increase in sales .(A) surprised (B) surprisingly (C) surprise (D) surprises 112 A fine will be charged for all materials that are returned to the library the due date (A) past (B) over (C) later (D) above 113 We felt that the recent reports were not particularl y (A) informs (B) information (C) informative (D) inform 114 The slow on this project has been a cause for concern (A) progress (B) progressed (C) progressive (D) progresses 115 After you have had a chance to look over the enclosed documents, please return to the front office (A) they (B) them (C) their (D) theirs 116 Due to the weather conditions, all flights have been postponed until further notice (A) current (B) abundant (C) actual (D) eventual 264 PRACTICE TEST TWO 117 We need all the help we can get and would like everyone in the office to us in getting this job completed on time (A) resist (B) desist (C) insist (D) assist 118 The new computer does not seem to work the old one did (A) as well (B) as well than (C) as good as (D) as well as 119 have market conditions been as favorable as they are now (A) Reliably (B) Fortunately (C) Never (D) Usually 120 Most the people who responded to the survey were pleased with the new product (A) of (B) for (C) to (D) from 121 Fill out this form it in to your supervisor (A) completed (B) complete (C) completion (D) completely before turning 122 All new staff members should become with the standard office procedures (A) family (B) familiar (C) familiarly (D) familiarize 123 The recent changes in the economy have led to greater in our company's products (A) interest (B) interesting (C) interested (D) interestingly 124 Weather conditions the region have had a negative impact on agricul tural prod uction (A) whole (B) during (C) throughout (0) entire 125 While we understand the desire to save money, we usually advise choosing an insurance plan merely because it has the lowest price (A) for (B) from (C) against (0) over 126 Please call the travel agent this afternoon to your travel plans (A) confirmation (B) confirm (C) confirmed (0) confirming 127 The manager has asked that all vacation requests be handed in to office by 9:00 on Monday morning (A) she's (B) her (C) she (0) hers 128 for improvements in current economic conditions have been met with nothing but disappointment (A) Expectations (B) Experiences (C) Experiments (0) Expressions 129 Any personal items left in the lockers will be at the end of the month (A) reminded (B) remarked (C) remodeled (0) removed 130 The director would like to express his appreciation for the efforts made by all members of the staff during this time of crisis (A) admirable (B) admired (C) admirably (0) admiral 131 The person to you submitted your request is no longer in charge of this section (A) whom (B) which (C) who (0) where 132 We would be very interested in hearing your of the current political crisis (A) reaction (B) mind (C) reason (0) opinion 133 While negative criticism is rarely appreciated, advice is always welcome (A) constructive (B) construction (C) construct (0) constructing 134 We hope that you will all of the evidence before making your final decision in this matter (A) confuse (B) convince (C) consider (0) concur 135 Mr Chang will serve as director until a permanent director can be found (A) act (B) acting (C) actor (0) acted PRACTICE TEST TWO 265 136 It is important to respond to customer complaints with as pleasant an _ as possible (A) assertion (B) attitude (C) assignment (D) attendant 137 While it is to know the final results this soon, we have received some preliminary information (A) impossible (B) impatient (C) improper (D) impolite 138 Our team worked hard on that project that we finished it two days before the deadline (A) too (B) so (C) such (D) a lot 266 PRACTICE TEST TWO 139 can be the cause of many work delays (A) Careless (B) Cared (C) Carelessness (D) Carelessly 140 the growing demand for our product, we are making plans to increase production (A) Although (B) In spite of (C) Because of (D) Consequently PART66 PART Directions: Directions: Read Read the the texts texts that that follow follow.AAword word or or phrase phrase isis missing missing in in some some of of the the sentences sentences.Four Four answer answer choices choices are are given given below below each each of of the the sentences sentences.Select Select the the best best answer answerto to complete complete the the text.Then Then mark mark the the letter letter (A), (A) , (B), (8) , (C), (C) ,or or (D) (D) on on your your answer answer sheet sheet text PRACTICE TEST TEST TWO TWO PRACTICE 267 267 Questions 141-144 refer to the following announcement The NationaC Museum of Art of is proud to announce the upcomin9 -141 (A) exhibit (B) lecture (C) auction (D) purchase European Expressionist paintin9s and prints} from January 15 throu9h March 15 We are very fortunate to 6e a6[e to 6rin9 this opportunity to area residents and visitors This show incfudes works on roan from museums and correctors a[[ around the wor[d It is tlie first time tliis area lias seen wide representation of (A) very (B) such a (C) so that (D) enough 142 Expressionist works t0gether in one peace _ 143 for the show are avai[a6[e 6y ca[fin9 Guides (B) Tickets (C) Brochures (D) Schedules (A) the museum's Specia[ Events office at 342-555-0980} or 6y visitin9 our we6site: www.artmuseum.or9 Prices are $25 genera[ admission and $20 for senior citizens and students with a vafid 10 Chi[dren under 12 wife 6e cFtargedhalf price Entrance prices afso incfude admission to the museum}s pennanent correction A recorded tour and headphones wife 6e avai[a6[e at the exhi6it for $ Durin9 tlie sliow} t(te Museum Gift Store -144 on safe cataw9ues} (A) has had (B) had (C) has (D) will have art reproductions} ca[endars} coffee mU9s}and other souvenirs of the show 268 PRACTICE TEST TWO Questions 145-148 refer to the following letter Aprill? To whom it may concern: This letter is for Mr Young Kim, who has worked for this company as an administrative 145 (A) (B) (C) (0) a background an instruction a reference an acceptance assistant for the past three years During most of his time here, Mr Kim has worked directly under supervision He has 146 (A) your (8) his (C) her (0) my served as an assistant to a busy accounting office with a staff of five He himself ta be 147 (A) (B) (C) (0) always has shown always has shows has always shown has shown always reliable and hardworking He has never shirked his duties, even when the office workload has required him to work late into the evening or on a weekend I always feel sure that whatever task I may give him, it will be done promptly and with a smile Mr Kim's friendliness and upbeat attitude have been a real contribution to the office environment We will miss Mr Kim, but we understand that he is ready ta move on to a that will make 148 (A) (B) (C) (0) position degree residence professor better use of his skills and provide him with more opportunities for his future I can recommend him without reservation and know he will make a great contribution to any work environment Sincerely, j u.