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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.

PARTS

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. York Development Corporation marked the 105. The new printer operates more ------- than

------- of the Ford Road office complex with the previous model did.

a ribbon-cutting ceremony. (A) quickest

(A) opens (B) quickness

(B) opening (C) quick

(C) opened (D) quickly

(D) openly

106. Here at Vanguard Buying Club, ------- help

102. Staff at the Bismarck Hotel were ------- members find quality merchandise at the

helpful to us during our stay. lowest possible prices.

(A) quite (A) us

(B) enough (B) our

(C) far (C) we

(D) early (D) ourselves

103. Ms. Luo will explain some possible 107. Management announced that all

consequences of the ------- merger with the salespeople would be receiving a bonus

Wilson-Peek Corporation. this year, ------- in time for summer

(A) proposed vacations.

(B) proposal (A) just

(C) proposition (B) as

(D) proposing (C) only

(D) by

104. The Springdale supermarket survey -------

will be released a week after they are 108. According to Florida Digital Designer

evaluated. Magazine, many graphic designers do not

(A) events consider ------- to be traditional artists.

(B) stores (A) it

(C) results (B) their

(D) coupons (C) themselves

(D) itself

121. ------- the high cost of fuel, customers are 126. The initial feedback from early buyers of the buying smaller, more efficient cars. Sunbell XC2 mobile phone indicates that (A) Together with they found it------- to use. (8) Instead of (A) conveniences (C) As well as (8) conveniently (D) Because of (C) convenience (D) convenient 122. Over the past ten years, Bellworth Medical Clinic------- Atlan Protection officers for all (^) 127. ------- space in the bathroom was limited, security needs. the contractor managed to fit in two sinks (A) is hiring and a shower. (8) were hiring (A) Both (C) has hired (8) So that (D) was hired (C) Whether (D) Even though 123. The driver will make three------- to deliver the package before it is returned to our (^) 128. The staff must------- as much warehouse. market- research data as possible before (A) attempts planning the advertising campaign. (8) pursuits (A) equip (C) aims (8) compile (D) experiences (C) endorse (D) compose 124. We congratulate all Riverside employees, whose------- effort has resulted in a 20 129. ------- a national holiday falls on a Thursday, percent reduction in waste disposal costs. (^) the Barstow Company allows employees to (A) collect take off Friday as well. (8) collective (A) Even (C) collects (8) For (D) collector (C) Nearly (D) Whenever 125. Andrzej Ptak's photography Web site will be available online------- we have finished 130. ------- materials for the advanced Farsi organizing and cataloging his work. course include an audio CD and a DVD. (A) how (A) Supplementary (8) once (8) Consequential (C) so too (C) Persistent (D) not only (D) Cooperative

PART

Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of each text.

Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best answer to complete

the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 131-134 refer to the following article.

(3 September)-Five years ago, Brian Trang signed a five-year lease to open his restaurant,

Trang's Bistro, at 30 Luray Place. Mr. Trang admits that the first two years of operation were quite

-------. "We offer spicy food from Vietnam's central region," he explains. "We didn't do well at first

------- the cuisine is based on unfamiliar herbs and hot flavors. It took a while to catch on with

customers." But Mr. Trang was confident the food would gain in popularity, and he was correct.

-------. Mr. Trang has just signed another five-year lease, and he is planning ------- the space

next year.

131. (A) competitive

(B) potential

(C) challenging

(D) rewarding

132. (A) because

(B) unless

(C) despite

(D) besides

133. (A) Originally from Hue, Mr. Trang moved to

London at age five with his family.

(B) Reservations at Trang's Bistro must now

be made a week in advance.

(C) This situation was not expected to last so

long.

(D) The restaurant will relocate in March.

134. (A) renovate

(B) being renovated

(C) renovates

(D) to renovate

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TEST 3 83

Questions 139-142 refer to the following e-mail.

To: Alan Porto aporto@silverwing.ky From: Tuchman's Billing billing@tuchmans.ky Subject: Autopay Date: 19 February

Dear Mr. Porto:

Congratulations on your recent ------- in Tuchman's Autopay system. Thank you for signing up for 139. this convenient billing system. Your automatic payments will begin with the next billing cycle on

1 March. -------. Your statements will come to you electronically and your payment will be 140. deducted from your designated bank account. You may ------- the account from which the funds 141. are withdrawn. Simply log in to the My Account section on our Web site https://www.tuchmans.ky,

select Autopay, and follow the instructions to enter the alternate account information. Please

contact customer service if you have ------- using Tuchman's Autopay. 142.

Tuchman's Billing Department

139. (A) enroll (B) enrolled (C) enrolls (D) enrollment 140. (A) Our billing clerks are happy to serve you. (B) You will no longer receive a bill by post. (C) We appreciate our loyal customers. (D) Take advantage of our special offers. 141. (A) own (B) settle (C) open (D) change 142. (A) any difficulties (B) more difficult (C) the difficulty (D) too difficult

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TEST 3 85

Questions 143-146 refer to the following letter.

12 December Lenny Howe 222 Easton Boulevard Port Douglas OLD 4877

Dear Mr. Howe,

The Irwin Neighbourhood Association is proud to------- a summer event called Park Fest, to be 143. held at Fern Park on 10 January, from 1 P.M. to 8 P.M. Park Fest will feature numerous

family-friendly activities and a delicious picnic dinner to be served at 6 P.M. A per person fee of

ten dollars will be collected. The proceeds will ------- go towards a park enhancement project. 144. The plan is to hire a contractor to landscape the park grounds, while a smaller portion will be

spent on an advertising campaign. This event ------- to be great fun. -------.

145. 146.

Regards,

Faye Mason-Jones Director, Irwin Neighbourhood Association

143. (A) announce 146. (A) You can help by disposing of all rubbish.

(B) admit (C) recall (D) state

(A) entirely (B) often (C) primarily (D) together

(A) promise (8) promises (C) promising (D) promised

(8) The park was established 75 years ago. (C) We hope you will be able to attend. (D) Fern Park attracts over 20,000 visitors a year.

Questions 149-150 refer to the following advertisement.

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VACANCY

The Golden Lagoon has been serving Montego Bay for 18 years. We are an

award-winning restaurant with a reputation that spans the Caribbean. Currently we

have vacancies for the position of waitstaff. Duties include taking customers' orders,

serving food and beverages, preparing itemized bills, and accepting payments.

Experience is preferred but not required. We offer an excellent hourly rate and

flexible work schedule. Apply in person, supplying a resume and three employment

references.

The Golden Lagoon

Shahine Kincaid, Manager

135 Concertina Dr.

Montego Bay, Jamaica

Business hours: Monday-Friday, 11 :00 A.M.-11:00 P.M.

Saturday and Sunday, noon-10:00 P.M.

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149. What is stated about The Golden Lagoon?

(A) It is closed on Sundays.

150. What is mentioned about job applicants? (A) They will be working on a fixed schedule.

(B) It regularly has positions available. (C) It has been in business for over a decade. (D) It was bought by Ms. Kincaid eighteen years ago.

(B) They must go to the restaurant to file their job request. (C) They must have worked in a restaurant before. (D) They will learn how to cook Jamaican dishes.

Questions 151-152 refer to the following e-mail.

E-mail

To: Staff From: I Asta Lindstrom Subject: I Reminder Date: 11 April

To All Staff:

This is a reminder that the water in the Tolliver building will be temporarily shut off tomorrow at 8 a.m. while repairs are completed. I understand that most employees who work in the building will be off-site at a software training session and will not be affected.

For those of you who will be working in Tolliver tomorrow, the Hillcrest Water Department has assured me that the water will be off for no more than four hours. We will provide complimentary bottled water in the lobby for all staff during this time. The cafeteria will remain closed until the water has been turned on again. At that point meal service and food sales will resume. I apologize for the inconvenience.

Sincerely,

Asta Lindstrom Facilities Manager

151. What will happen tomorrow?

(A) New computers will arrive.

152. What will employees NOT be able to do in the Tolliver building in the morning? (B) Maintenance work will be done. (C) A new employment policy will take effect. (D) T he location of a training session will be announced.

(A) Use new software (B) Drink bottled water (C) Purchase food items (D) Walk through the lobby

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TEST 3 89

Questions 155-157 refer to the following e-mail.

To: (^) 11 From: (^) 11 Subject: (^) 11 Date: (^) 11 Attachment: (^) I I

Dear Mr. Taera:

Jake Taera jtaera@tritmail.com

Natalie Satter nsatter@coldings.com

Information

30 SeEtember

@ Coldings l

Welcome to the Coldings Home Store family! You have been hired as a sales associate.

Your training session begins on 8 October at 8:30 A.M. at the Auckland store, 42 Crossbill

Road. Please report to Human Resources to begin your orientation as a Coldings Home

Store team member. During your first two weeks with our company, you will learn about

our team approach and the many benefits of working at Coldings Home Store. You will be

working from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. After training, you might be assigned to a different

work shift and you will be eligible for benefits including flexible days off, sick days, and

our employee discount.

Please sign and return the attached document indicating your willingness to accept the

position as sales associate. Please let me know if you have any questions or need

directions. I look forward to seeing you at the Auckland store on 8 October.

Sincerely,

Natalie Satter

Human Resources Coordinator

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155. What is the purpose of the e-mail?

(A) To thank an employee

157. What did Ms. Satter send with the e-mail? (A) A store map (B) To provide job information (C) To explain a new policy (D) To announce a special sales event 156. According to Ms. Satter, what might happen after two weeks? (A) Mr. Taera's work schedule might change. (B) Mr. Taera's might be transferred to another location. (C) The company might train Mr. Taera for a new responsibility. (D) The company might mail Mr. Taera new benefits information.

(B) An events calendar (C) A list of benefits (D) An employment agreement

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TEST 3 91

Questions 158-160 refer to the following press release.

For immediate release Contact: Desmond Hawkes, Office of Public Relations

Telephone: (02) 5555 6506

E-mail: dhawkes@carlisle.org.au

New Exhibition at Sydney's

Carl isle Art Museum

SYDNEY (3 June)-The Carlisle Art Museum's latest exhibition, Deep Waters,

will open on 15 June. The exhibition will feature 38 realist and abstract paintings

portraying the beauty and vastness of the world's oceans. All the works were created

by Australian rutists based in Sydney, and among them will be six by the critically

acclaimed oil painter Harold Bernstein.

The exhibition will run until 15 July. Tickets are $10. Museum visitors may view the

exhibition between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and

between 2 P.M. and 9 P.M. on Fridays and Saturdays. On each day of the exhibition,

at least one of the artists will be present and available to answer visitors' questions

about the creative process. Mr. Bernstein will be available on 30 June only.

On 23 July, the exhibition will open at the Muriel Art Gallery in Melbourne, where

ocean-themed paintings from Melbourne artists will be added to the collection.

158. What is one purpose of the press release?

(A) To advertise an upcoming art show (B) To publicize paintings available for purchase

160. What is implied about the exhibition in Melbourne? (A) It will be open to the public in the evenings only. (C) To profile an art gallery owner (D) To announce the opening of a new museum 159. Who is Mr. Bernstein?

(A) An art critic

(B) A museum director (C) A public relations specialist (D) An artist

(B) It will include more paintings than the exhibition in Sydney will. (C) It will feature demonstrations of painting techniques by artists. (D) It will include paintings of landscapes in addition to paintings of oceans.

Questions 164-167 refer to the following article.

May 5-Boston law firm Warner and Ames

announced this morning that it is merging

with the Philadelphia law firm Hamilton

Jones to create Warner, Hamilton, and

Associates. With more than 655 attorneys,

the merger will make this the largest law

firm in the northeastern United States.

"This is a welcome merger of two well

managed firms who share similar corporate

cultures and philosophies," said Andrea

Warner, codirector of the former Warner and

Ames, who will serve as managing partner

of Warner, Hamilton, and Associates. "Our

combined expertise makes Warner,

Hamilton, and Associates uniquely placed to

164. Why was the article written?

(A) To profile the career of a prominent lawyer (B) To promote legal services (C) To discuss the joining of two firms (D) To announce a firm's relocation

165. What does Warner, Hamilton, and Associates plan to do?

(A) Hire additional lawyers (B) Expand to a third city (C) Change its leadership (D) Close its Philadelphia office

provide clients even higher levels of counsel

and service. We look forward to continuing

our practices in Boston and Philadelphia and

expect to open yet another office in Hartford

within the next twelve months."

According to a press release, Ms. Warner

has garnered attention through her

representation of clients across the country

in prominent cases involving workers'

rights, equal pay, and social justice.

The firm expects to keep all of its current

lawyers and staff and will "combine

management teams made up of partners

from each firm to ensure a seamless

transition," the release said.

166. What is suggested about Ms. Warner? (A) She is based in Hartford. (B) She plans to retire soon. (C) She sometimes offers free legal counsel. (D) She is well-known nationally. 167. T he word "seamless" in paragraph 4, line 4, is closest in meaning to (A) in a single piece (B) without problems (C) in close range (D) without hurry

Questions 168-171 refer to the following e-mail.

To: maria bellandini@pweb.net

From: thomas.mclaren@delicatessenmag.com

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Subject: Food Photography Article

Dear Ms. Bellandini:

I have some news regarding your article that is scheduled to be published in the next issue

of Delicatessen Magazine. - [I] -. Yesterday, we learned that a major advertiser

canceled their contract with us, and as a result, we will have to reduce the number of

pages in our upcoming issue. This is extremely unfortunate, but we just do not have

enough money without these ads to publish the magazine in its current format. - [2] -.

We know that readers have enjoyed reading about your experiences in Italy. - [3] -.

While your eight-page story about working as a food photographer is excellent, in order to

fit in the slimmer issue, it will need to be cut by about thirty percent. Although I sincerely

hope you agree to having your article published in our upcoming issue, I will understand

if you would rather have the article published in full at a later time. However, I have to let

you know that the magazine industry is not always the most stable business, and for this

reason, I do not know if there will be space for your story in the future. - [4] -.

Please let me know as soon as possible what you would like to do. Should you agree to

edit the story, I will need the new version by Monday.

Best regards,

Thomas McLaren, Editor-in-Chief

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168. What is implied about Delicatessen Magazine? (A) It plans to merge with another magazine. 171. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong?

(B) It gives discounted subscriptions to staff. (C) It relies on advertisements for funding. (D) It offers long-term contracts to writers.

169. How would Ms. Bellandini most likely revise her article? (A) By making it shorter (B) By changing the topic (C) By adding more information (D) By including more images of food 170. What does Mr. McLaren NOT suggest to Ms. Bellandini? (A) Her previous articles were well liked. (B) She should submit her article to another magazine. (C) Her article might not be published in full at a later date. (D) She should notify him of her decision.

"Of course, this is your choice, and I will respect whatever decision you make." (A) [1] (B) [2] (C) [3] (D) [4]

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TEST 3 95

172. What is suggested about the company Ms. Chichester works for? (A) It currently has no large-sized shirts in stock. (B) It has filled an order for Mr. Gerew before. (C) It offers discounts on large orders. (D) It is open every evening. 173. Why is Mr. Gerew ordering new shirts?

(A) Additional staff members have been hired. (B) More were sold than had been anticipated. (C) The company's logo has been changed. (D) The style currently in use has become outdated.

174. At 1 :38 P.M., what does Mr. Gerew mean when he writes, "I guess it can't be helped"? (A) He will pay a $75 rush-order fee. (B) He will ask his assistant to help him. (C) He will meet Ms. Chichester at 1 :00 P.M. (D) He will select the standard production option. 175. What will Mr. Gerew likely do next? (A) Provide payment information to Ms. Chichester (B) Schedule a meeting with Ms. Chichester (C) Send an e-mail to Ms. Chichester (D) Fix Ms. Chichester's computer

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TEST 3 97

Questions 176-180 refer to the following e-mail and notice.

To:

From:

Date:

Subject:

E-Mail Message

staffmailinglist@coltonmedical.org

Melvin Myers mmyers@coltonmedical.org

June 10

Parking area reassignment

Dear Colleagues:

I just want to remind everyone that crews will begin construction on the new Colton

Medical Nutrition Center on June 18.

Effective June l 5, parking areas F and G will be closed until August 20, when

construction is expected to be completed. Staff currently assigned to park in areas F and

G will be given temporary "guest" parking stickers and must park in the guest-parking

garage. The Property Maintenance Office will place stickers in staff mailboxes by 4 P.M.

today. The sticker should be displayed on the driver's side window of the vehicle.

A construction access road will be created by closing the entrance and exit roads to

parking areas F and G. This will also block access to the security building and the

pond. However, a temporary alternative entranceway to those locations will be created.

To help eliminate excessive traffic, please visit those places only when absolutely

necessary. Take note that the Information Center at the main entrance will remain open

during construction.

Please e-mail me directly with any questions regarding parking stickers.

Sincerely,

Melvin Myers

Property Maintenance

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ATTENTION STAFF:

PARKING ARE A S F & G CLOSED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 10

Staff members who normally use these areas and who have not yet

received a temporary parking sticker should request one at the security

station. A valid access card and staff I.D. are required.

Cars will be immediately towed away if parked next to pedestrian areas,

including all walkways, temporary rest areas, and construction tents.

Owners of cars parked in the garage without a sticker displayed on the

window will be fined $25 per day.

Security officers are available to assist you.