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DATE: September 8, 2012

Name: _________________________________________

TEST SUBJECT: READING (Time: max. 30 minutes)


Please read the instructions/questions carefully!
Read the passages and then choose the best answer for each question that follows.
For many occupations, workers are asked to read policy, work instructions, and rules. Following are a number of job-related passages. Start with these relatively simple notices posted for workers.

Notice 1
All drivers are responsible for refueling their vehicles at the end of each shift. All other routine maintenance should be performed by maintenance department personnel, who are also responsible for maintaining service records. If a driver believes a vehicle is in need of mechanical repair, the driver should fill out the pink repair requisition form and give it to the shift supervisor. The driver should also notify the shift supervisor verbally whether, in the drivers opinion, the vehicle must be repaired immediately or may be driven until the end of the shift. 1. If a vehicle is due to have the oil changed, whose responsibility is it? A. B. C. D. Maintenance-department personnel The drivers at the end of their shifts Shift supervisors Outside service mechanics 2. The passage implies that the vehicles A. are refueled when they have less than half a tank of gas. B. have the oil changed every 1,000 miles. C. are refueled at the end of every shift. D. are in frequent need of repair.

Notice 2
Beginning next month, the city will institute a program intended to remove graffiti from city owned delivery trucks. Any truck that finishes its assigned route before the end of the drivers shift will return to its lot where supervisors will provide materials for that driver to use while cleaning the truck. Because the length of time it takes to complete different tasks and routes vary, trucks within the same department will no longer be assigned to specific routes but will be rotated among the routes. Therefore, drivers should no longer leave personal items in the trucks, because they will not necessarily be driving the same truck each day, as they did in the past. 3. According to the passage, the removal of graffiti from trucks will be done by A. a small group of drivers specifically assigned to the task. B. custodians who work for the city. C. any supervisor or driver who finishes a route first. D. each driver as that driver finishes the assigned route. 4. According to the passage, routes within particular departments A. vary in the amount of time they take to complete. B. vary in the amount of graffiti they are likely to have on them. C. are all approximately of equal length. D. vary according to the trucks driver. 5. According to the passage, prior to instituting the graffiti clean-up program, city workers A. B. C. D. were not responsible for cleaning the trucks. had to repaint the trucks at intervals. usually drove the same truck each workday. were not allowed to leave personal belongings in the trucks.

Saving energy means saving money. Homeowners and renters know this basic fact, but they often dont know what kinds of adjustments they can make in their homes and apartments that will result in savings. For those willing to spend some time and money to reap long-term energy savings, an energy audit is the way to go. An energy auditor will come into your home and assess its energy efficiency. The auditor will pinpoint areas of your home that use the most energy and offer solutions to lower your energy use and costs. Trained energy auditors know what to look for and can locate a variety of flaws that may be resulting in energy inefficiency, including inadequate insulation, construction flaws, and uneven heat distribution. There are quicker and less costly measures that can be taken as well. One way to save money is to replace incandescent lights with fluorescents. This can result in a savings of more than 50% on your monthly lighting costs. When its time to replace old appliances, its wise to spend a bit more for an energy-efficient model, and be sure that you are taking advantage of energy-saving settings already on your current refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine, or dryer. Windows provide another opportunity to cut your energy costs. Caulk old windows that might be leaky to prevent drafts, and choose double-paned windows if youre building an addition or replacing old windows. Most areas of your home or apartment offer opportunities to save energy and money. The results are significant and are well worth the effort. 6. Which two main organizational schemes can be identified in this passage? A. B. C. D. 7. Hierarchical order and order by topic Order by topic and cause and effect Hierarchical order and chronological order Chronological order and compare and contrast 9. According to the passage, which of the following would an energy auditor NOT do? A. B. C. D. Check for construction flaws. Look for problems with heat distribution. Offer solutions to lower your energy costs. Locate a variety of flaws that may result in energy inefficiency and fix them.

Which of the following ideas is NOT included in this passage? A. You can reduce your $130 monthly lighting costs to $65 by using fluorescent bulbs instead of incandescent. B. Double-paned windows can cut energy costs. C. Your local energy company will send an energy auditor at your request. D. Some appliances have energy-saving settings.

10. According the passage, double-paned windows A. B. C. D. are energy efficient. should only be used as replacement windows. should only be used in new additions to homes. will lower your heating costs by 50%.

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Which of the following best expresses the main idea of this passage? A. There are many things a homeowner or renter can do to save energy and money. B. Hiring an energy auditor will save energy and money. C. Homeowners and renters dont know what they can do to save energy and money. D. Replacing windows and light bulbs are well worth the effort and cost.

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