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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 V 108. There were 30 applicants, all of whom were well qualified. This field is just
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four too ______
answer choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to (A) competitive (B) complicated
complete the sentence. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your (C) progressive (D) comprehensive
answer sheet.
109. For international flights it is important ______at the airport at least two
hours early.
101. The menu at the new restaurant is quite ______. I'm sure everyone will (A) being (B) you are (C) to be (D) be
find something they like the sound of.
(A) varied (B) plain (C) delicious (D) changeable 110. This brand of shoes is quite ordinary; however, their advertising campaign is
truly ______
102 If you have any ______ about the service you received, you can fill out a (A) innovating (B) innovation (C) innovated (D) innovative
complaint form.
(A) interjection (B) objection (C) opinion (D) inclination 111. Laura, could you please ______this e-mail to Todd as I don't have his e-mail
address?
103. The ______of the steering committee made the business much more (A) pass off (B) forward (C) put through (D) reply
effective.
(A) creative (B) creating (C) re-create (D) creation 112. I ______the job application last Thursday, but I don't expect to hear
anything for a while.
104. Electricity is expensive because we have only one supplier which has a (A) interviewed (B) offered (C) placed (D) submitted
______
(A) royalty (B) monopoly (C) ruling (D) majority 113. The researchers are aiming ______their results in a highly regarded journal.
(A) publishing (B) published (C) to publish (D) publish
105. The letter from Ms. Wells seems to have vanished without a ______
(A) whisper (B) peep (C) trace (D) flash 114. Julie was late again today, and her boss told her ______ .
(A) off (B) in (C) for (D) which
106. ______being ill with the flu, Mr. Smith gave an excellent presentation.
(A) However (B) Nevertheless (C) Therefore (D) Despite 115. Why did you agree to work such long hours? If I were you I would have
______ .
107. In our office, on Fridays, people can wear jeans, T-shirts and other (A) refused (B) reclined (C) redoubled (D) reformed
______clothes.
(A) casual (B) dowdy (C) formal (D) curious 116. I would like to make a(n) ______for a table for eight at 1pm please.
(A) invitation (B) reservation (C) conservation (D) application
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117. The ______for this computer comes in seven languages. 129. Maurice is the last person you would describe as ______ ; he is sure to tell
(A) manual (B) mandate (C) magazine (D) manufacture you about all his achievements.
(A) proud (B) retiring (C) modest (D) meek
118. We can assure you that our product is ______any of the competition.
(A) best than (B) better than (C) the best (D) as good 130. Anna did exactly what I would have done ______if I was in her shoes.
(A) my own (B) for me (C) herself (D) myself
119. People often ______their money in real estate.
(A) invest (B) impound (C) increase (D) finance 131. I think Mr. White was impressed ______ presentation.
(A) by our (B) at the (C) from our (D) on the
120. The goods may ______ if for any reason you are notsatisfied.
(A) return (B) have returned (C) be returned (D) be returning 132. It's a bit ______ to celebrate now; best wait untilthe contract is signed!
(A) premeditated (B) pressing (C) premature (D) predetermined
121. If you were injured in the workplace, you should be eligible for ______
(A) compensation (B) redundancy (C) demotion (D) promotion 133. The office space was tasteful and ______
(A) invited (B) inviting (C) invitation (D) invitingly
122. ______Alan came up with the idea, he should present it at the meeting.
(A) Although (B) However (C) Therefore (D) Since 134. Tom is a{n) ______who says people should not be motivated by money.
(A) idealist (B) pessimist (C) optimist (D) philanthropist
123. Katherine was ______to the position of manager after only working for the
company for one year. 135. It is an honor to be working with such ______colleagues.
(A) advanced (B) promoted (C) increased (D) evaluated (A) prestigious (B) preposterous (C) intimidating (D) infamous
124. We will have to make ______ in our budget this month because profits are 136. The plane was delayed ______high winds.
down. (A) accounting for (B) causing (C) regarding (D) due to
(A) holes (B) leaps (C) tucks (D) cuts
137. Maria's cafe is ______and so she is thinking of opening another.
125. If you are expecting ______, you are very likely to be disappointed. (A) bursting (B) thriving (C) pining (D) striving
(A) prefectures (B) perfectionist (C) perfecting (D) perfection
138. Very little got done at the meeting as no one was ______
126. George was worried ______what to wear to the job interview. (A) prepared (B) going to prepare (C) preparing (D) to prepare
(A) for (B) from (C) about (D) at
139. ______ one of the positions would be a great opportunity; you will just have
127. You should iron that shirt because it is full of ______ to pick whichever sounds best!
(A) stains (B) lines (C) tears (D) creases (A) Neither (B) Rather (C) Either (D) Both
128. We are ______ on you to have the report done by Friday; don't let us 140. One of our ______this quarter is to increase sales by 30 percent.
down. (A) liabilities (B) aspirations (C) inclinations (D) objectives
(A) rooting (B) leaning (C) counting (D) believing
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PART VI Questions 144-146 refer to the following announcement.
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) Sainsbury's in light bulb giveaway
or (D) on the Answer Sheet.
Supermarket _______Sainsbury's will give away one million energy-saving light
bulbs at its stores on Saturday.
Questions 141- 143 refer to the following letter. 144. (A) outlet
(B) branch
Dear Mr. Chambers (C) chain
(D) link
Thank you for your letter of 14th June in which you explained the circumstances
behind your request for an_______ of time to remit your payment on invoice Timed for when the clocks go back, Sainsbury's said it wanted to _______people
141. (A) extent to save
(B) extending 145. (A) require
(C) extension (B) force
(D) extendable (C) reward
We do appreciate your straightforwardness and have noted on your account that (D) encourage
your payment will be made on 1st November. electricity during the dark months ahead. To claim their bulb, customers will have
to take an energy-saving pledge to try to recycle bags and switch to showers
You have been a loyal customer of ours for quite some time and if this gesture on from baths. The chain will also be urging customers to unplug their mobile phone
our part helps to _______your current situation, we are certainly pleased to chargers, dry clothes outside instead of in tumble dryers and keep the fridge and
142. (A) silence freezer running more efficiently.
(B) appease
(C) prevent Sainsbury's will be handing out Philips 11W energy saver bulbs, equivalent to a
(D) ease regular 60 watt bulb, that usually retail for £2.
Sincerely,
Switching to just one energy-saving light bulb, which uses 80% less energy
_______assistance. _______traditional bulbs, saves in the region of £7 every year.
146. (A) from
143. (A) give as (B) rather than
(B) help with (C) than the
(C) be of (D) instead of
(D) offer for
Martha Brookside
Fairmile Auto
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Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter. Questions 150-152 refer to the following news article.
February 21 A report by Barclays Wealth questioned 790 wealthy individuals from around the
Josephine Brown world on their investment ________ . It found that only 48% of respondents
81 Yew Crescent planned to buy further investments
York YH38GE 150. (A) preferred
(B) preferences
Dear Ms. Brown (C) preferential
(D) preferably
Following on from our interviews on the 5th of February, we would like to inform in stocks over the next three years, down from 64% over the past 36 months.
you that you have been chosen as one of 20 candidates to move on to our
second ______ of interviewing on the 12th of March. Your interview is scheduled This comes following recent ________ on the world-wide stock markets, sparked
for 1pm. Please let us know if you will be able to attend. by record loan
147. (A) screen (B) term 151. (A) demand
(C) round (D) attempt (B) consciousness
All the interviews will be held in the main meeting rooms of the Grand Hotel on (C) turbulence
Regents Street. If you do require travel expenses, bring your receipts ______ (D) clarity
interview, and please give them to Ms. Simpson who will be signing the defaults in the US mortgage market and a resulting shortfall in global credit,
candidates in. which has affected two continents.
148. (A) to the (B) into
(C) for you (D) with your By contrast, 15% of respondents said they planned to invest in private equity
funds, up from 11% over the past three years; while 21% said they expected to
We wish you luck, and will point out that whatever the ______ of the interviews, invest in hedge funds, up from 20%.
we were highly impressed with your CV as you were chosen from out of over 200
candidates. The report added that ________ the increase in popularity of such alternative
149. (A) turnover investments, just
(B) turnout 152. (A) despite
(C) outset (B) however
(D) outcome (C) although
(D) therefore
Sincerely, 27% of respondents said they understood how hedge funds worked, while only
36% said they knew how private equity schemes operated.
Alan Wright,
Director
Recruitment
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PART VII Questions 156-158 refer to the following receipt.
Directions: Read the texts. You will notice that each text is followed by several
questions. For each question, decide which of the four answer choices: (A), 2:30pm
(B), (C), or (D), best answers the question. Then mark your answer on the 1. Mushroom Risotto ________________ $7.95
Answer Sheet. 2. Garden Salad __________________ $6.00
1. Meat Lasagna ____________________ $8.95
1. Pepperoni Pizza ________________ $8.88
2. Diet Coke ________________________ $1.10
Questions 153-155 refer to the following notice. 1. Sprite _________________________ $0.50
3 Chocolate Cake ____________________ $15.00
ATTENTION Total _____________________ $48.38
Tax @ 8% _______________ $3.87
The restrooms on level four will be closed from 3pm on Friday until 1 pm on Grand Total ________________
Monday, for refurbishment and replacement of the toilets. : At this time please $52.25
use the restrooms on level one or level three. Disabled toilets are available on
level one. Thank you and come again!
During this time, there may also be extra activity and noise on level four. We *This receipt entitles you to free parking if you present it at the payment kiosk on
apologize for any inconvenience for those with offices on level four, and leaving.
appreciate your patience while we carry out this important work.
Management 156. Which meal of the day is this receipt for?
(A) breakfast
153. Who is this notice meant for? (B) lunch
(A) office workers (C) dinner
(B) construction workers (D) late-night snack
(C) cleaners
(D) management 157. How many people probably ate?
(A) one
154. What will be true about the toilets on Tuesday? (B) two
(A) They will be being worked on. (C) three
(B) They will be in a new place. (D) four
(C) They will be new.
(D) They will be broken. 158. What is not included in the bill?
(A) drinks
155. What is NOT an inconvenience that can be expected? (B) sales tax
(A) a lack of toilet facilities (C) parking
(B) extra noise (D) a tip
(C) extra commotion
(D) having to go farther to reach a toilet
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Questions 159-160 refer to the following card. 161. What day of the week is the 23rd November?
(A) Monday (B) Friday (C) Saturday (D) Sunday
In case of an emergency landing, always follow the instructions of the crew. 162. How many Tai Chi instructors will be involved?
Also, lights will guide you to the exit, which may be located either in front of (A) one (B) two (C) three (D) four
or behind you. Please leave personal belongings behind and remove high- .
heeled shoes before using the inflatable exit slide.
Do not inflate your life vest until after you have exited. Questions 163-164 refer to the following notice
At this year's retreat, you will experience excellent Tai Chi instruction from
163. In six months, for how many days is any line closed?
Senior Master EngChor, Master Chin Min and featuring our visiting Master
(A) two (B) three
Yan Gen Lai (12th generation master of Chen style tai chi chuan). The retreat
(C) four (D) seven
is a live-in weekend amongst the peace and tranquility of the Lake ewar
Lodge, situated close to the Werribee Gorge.
164. Which line is closed for its whole length?
This is a truly fabulous setting for a weekend of Tai Chi.
(A) Circle line (B) District line
The program will commence Friday evening and conclude Sunday afternoon
(C) Jubilee line (D) Northern line
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Questions 165-166 refer to the following article.
Q: What is the single most important thing a person starting a diet should do?
Between half and two-thirds of men and women in 63 countries across five
continents - not including the US - were overweight or obese in 2014.
A: Be conscious of what, how much and how often you eat. Ask yourself how
The journal study included over 168,000 people evaluated by a primary care often you use food for something other than nutrition.
doctor. It looked at two measures of fatness - waist circumference and a
calculation called body mass index or BM!. A BMI (weight in kg divided by Q: Initial weight loss is tough, but maintenance is a bigger, ongoing hurdle.
square of height in meters) of 18.5 to 25 is considered healthy. A BMI over 25 How does a realistic person stay motivated?
is deemed overweight and greater than 30 is obese.
A: You have to focus on a desire to improve your life overall. The people who
Experts said the findings were deeply worrying, because people who are
lose a lot of weight and have maintained that weight for five years all had
overweight have a higher risk of heart disease, type II diabetes and other
some revelation about their lives:
diseases including some cancers.
.
-- I sleep better, my relationships are better; I'm more motivated at work. The
165. Where would this article most likely be found?
other side of that is self-destructive behavior. The people who struggle the
(A) in a financial newspaper (B) in a reference book
most feel they don't deserve to be happy or loved.
(C) in a doctor's notes (D) in a health magazine
Fitness author Bob Greene has been a personal trainer and consultant for 17
169. How does Bob Greene fit exercising in his schedule?
years. His most notable client and open admirer is Oprah Winfrey, who has
(A) He drinks coffee in the morning to give him energy.
written the foreword to Greene's latest book, "The Best Life Diet"
(B) He takes time off white traveling.
Q: With all this book and magazine writing and book touring and radio-show (C) He does it wherever he is.
hosting and TV appearances, when do you find time to exercise? (D) He cuts back on things that may interfere with working out.
A: I just finished. No matter what I'm doing in my life, no matter what crazy
170. What is the hardest struggle with losing weight?
hours I have to keep, I fit in a workout. I'm the one jumping rope or running up
(A) finding the motivation to start the diet
and down the stairs at the hotel in the middle of the night. You might think it's
(B) running hurdles around the track
neurotic, but I feel so much better. It's like a coffee drinker who needs that
(C) continuing to lose it for the rest of your life
morning cup.
(D) keeping the weight you lost off
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Questions 171-174 refer to the following newspaper article. Questions 175-177 refer to the following notice..
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Questions 178-180 refer to the following news article. Questions 181-185 refer to the following letter and leaflet.
182. What time do employees of Lunch Break have a lunch break? Employee:
(A) after 3 pm (B) between 12 and 1pm __________________________________________________________
(C) between 1 and 3pm (D) between 1 and 2pm For period ending:
____________________________________________________
183. At which time will the cardholder take a 30% discount!
(A) Sunday afternoon (B) Saturday morning REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES INCURRED
(C) Tuesday at 1 pm (D) Friday at 2:30 pm
Hotel/Lodging $ ________________________
184. What do the Museum employees get in the exchange program? Meals $ ________________________
(A) a discount on food and drink (B) a discount on food Tax $
(C) free food (D) free admission Travel (air, train, bus) $ _______________________
Personal auto ________ miles x _____ cents $
185. What do the card holders need to do before using the card? ________________________
(A) contact the British Museum Parking $ ________________________
(B) get their or their manager's signature Phone $ ________________________
(C) get the card from their manager Other (itemize):
(D) fill in their name ________________________ $ ________________________
________________________ $ ________________________
Questions 186-190 refer to the following memo and form. ________________________ $ ________________________
________________________ $ ________________________
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(B) It must be handed in more often. refer you to our series of public meetings, where people in the industry speak,
(C) Categories for accommodation and food are combined. and the public has a chance to learn and react. I have attached a schedule
(D) Categories for travel by air and by personal auto are separated. containing the meetings set for later this month.
188. What work does Bill Miller do? If, on further reflection, you feel you would like to lodge a formal complaint, I
(A) He is a secretary. will pass it on to the appropriate offices.
(B) He works in finance
(C) He is a traveling businessman. Regards,
(D) He owns a business. Leanne Douglas
Public Relations, NRC
189. What should be done with the receipts?
(A) They should be handed in with the form. NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
(B) They should be kept as a record. Public Meeting Schedule
(C) They should be given to Bill Miller. Date/Time Purpose Location Contact
(D) Nothing; they are not important at all. 1/24 Advisory
8.30am - 5.00pm Committee White Flint North David Fischer
190. How often are payments made for these forms? Meeting on Room T-283 301-415-8669
(A) annually Reactor
(B) twice per year Safeguard
(C) four times per year
(D) whenever they are received 10/26 Affirmation
9.25am Session: Teleconference Joe Golla
Discrimination Ramada Inn 301-415-1062
against employees
Questions 191-195 refer to the following schedule and email. in the industry
Can you please send it around to everyone, to see if it will be an acceptable 196. Why is Mr. Ward worried about the choice of restaurant?
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(A) He is not happy about the selection of dishes.
(B) He wants to know if Ms. Wilson agrees with him.
(C) He wants to be sure everyone can find something to eat.
(D) He is worried that everyone can fit inside the restaurant.
199. If you want the largest portion of meat, what would you choose?
(A) Rib Eye
(B) White Bean Chicken Chili
(C) Chicken Bella
(D) Peppercorn Mushroom Sirloin
200. Why doesn't Mr. Ward want to know people's favorite restaurants?
(A) He doesn't care what they like.
(B) He wants a quick solution.
(C) He feels they will not agree.
(D) He already got that information.
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