unit (TPL Language building: Know what you are looking for First decide what part of speech is needed Recognizing the part ‘of speech (noun, verb, adjective, ec.) that is needed to fl the blank can help you to choose the correct answer. Find the answer choices of the ‘correct type ‘Once you know what you are looking for, ‘skim the answer choloes to find it. This can help you to eliminate wrong, answers. Ceiun foc Use suffixes (word endings) ‘0 help identity the pat of ‘speech, eg. ~ -20/ ing / ful / 6 (adjective) -yladver) “tent (noun) (main parts of speech) A. Read sentences 1-6 and note the part of speech of the word that is missing (noun, verb, adjective or adverb). Compare your ideas with a partner and think of a ‘word that would fit. 4. The guests were amazed by the... statues in the garden. 2. The rise in steel prices has resulted in a... increase in our production costs, 3. While Jane was at college, she ..... to her sister every week. 4, The project team found it very difficult to hide their... over the rejection, 5. The board gave our project proposal a very .... review. 6. The delegates seemed to find the presentation very B_ The complete questions are shown below. Quickly skim the answers to find the part of speech you noted above. 1. The guests were amazed by the 4, The project team found it very statues in the garden. difficult to hide their..... over the (A),09len rejection. (8) colorful (A) disappoint (© colors (@) disappointing (D) colorfully (C) disappointedly 2. The rise in steel prices has resulted aero runent in @ sum increase in our production 8. ‘The board gave our project proposal a costs. Very san FevieW, (A) considerably (A) favor (8) consideration (8) favorable (C) considerable (C) favoring (0) considers (0) favorably +3. While Jane was at college, she .. 6. The delegates seemed to find the to her sister every week presentation Very sum « (A) writing (A) interests (B) written (B) interest (C) write (C) interesting (0D) wrote (D) interestingly 24 Unit | Reading Test Part 5(TeStHB «2 Test tactic: The 2-pass method Manage your time wisely [Angwer the easy ‘questions first, very ‘guicky. After you have answered all the easy ones come back and spend a ‘maximum of 20, ‘soconds each on the rest. ‘Try to predict answers ‘On the first pass, try 1 think of possible ‘answers before you look atthe answer ‘choices, Don't waste time on ‘questions you don't know ‘Spending more than 30 seconds on a Part 5 question probabiy won't help you find the answer Ifyou don't know the answer, ess {and move on. Bers Clea © Determine the part of speech ‘that fits the biank. Z Look for answer choices with the correct part of speech, Z Think of words ‘that might ft before you look at ‘the answer choices. Z Use the 2-pass method to answer Quickly. If you aren't sure, guess ‘and move on. The 2-pass method is a way to help you use your time more effectively. Go through the questions twice. On the first pass, q ‘second pass, go back and spend a bit more ly answer the easy questions. On the 1e on the more challenging questions. In total, spend no more than about 30 seconds on a question. The exercise below helps you practice the 2-pass method. First pass: Answer the easy questions ~ 1:00 minute (maximum 10 seconds per question) ‘Take one minute to read the six sentences below. Choose the best answer to each one. If you don’t know the answer within 10 seconds, move on to the next question. 4. Ms. Jennings suggests we .... our sales profits by simplifying our distribution system. (A) to increase (8) increase (©) increases (0) increasing 2. To ww. an outside call, please dial “9°, then the number you wish to reach, (A) ing (8) telephone (©) reach {D) place 3. What time does the courier come 1. the office in the evenings? (A) with 8) on © by (0) for 4, If shipping costs are not fully covered, for delivery will be the responsibilty ofthe recipient. (A) pay (8) payment (©) paia (0) to pay ‘an emergency, press the red alarm button. (A) In case of (8) When i (0) Due to 6. The director was very ... in the quality of his accommodations. (A) disappointed {®) disappointment {©) disappointing (0) disappoints Second pass: Answer the challenging questions ~ maximum 20 seconds per question Go back and answer the questions you didn’t answer on the first pass. If you don't, know the answer within 20 seconds, guess and move on. Answer as quickly as, possible, but don't leave any questions unanswered. Tactic practice ‘A Read sentences 1-4, decide the part of speech of the missing word, and think of ‘a word that would fit. Compare your ideas with your partner. 1. Ithas long been nen. that small ‘downturns in the US economy can have a global impact. 2. The sales clerk......... charged me ‘twice for the light bulbs | bought. 3. Due to disappointing sales, the money for new computers was unavailable. 4, The city welfare fund collects donations to aid the local including underprivileged citizens. Unit 5 | Reading Test Part 2526 B Choose the correct answer for sentences 1-4 on page 25. 4 (A) know {B) known, (C) knowing, (0) knows (A) mistake {B) mistook (C) mistaken (0) mistakenly @ Mini-test Now apply what you have learnt at the actual test speed with questions 1-12. 3. (A) require (8) requires (©) requiring (0) required 4. (A) needing (8) needful (©) need (0) needy Recommended Time: 6 minutes (or less) Try using the 2-pass method to help you make the most of the time available. Try to ‘spend no more than about 30 seconds on each item. If you don't know the answer, guess ‘and move on. 4, Young adults who are z with their Use of credit may find themselves in trouble sooner than they expect. (A) careless. (B) uncaring, (© carelessly (D) uncared The attorney was warned against ‘tying to... the young witness. (A) influential (B) influence (©) influentialy (D) influencing Inexperienced investors are... to enter this new market with caution, (A) advice (B) advisory (©) advised (0) advising The journalist refused investigator the names of (A) tell (B) told (©) telling (D) to tell the federal is sources. Unit 5| Reading Test Part 5 5. All the components for Hanson scooters are .... right here in this state. (A) to manufacture (8) manufactures (©) manufacturing (D) manufactured 6. The...... is likely to have serious repercussions in future negotiations. (A) incident. (B) incidence (© ifcidentally (D) incidental 7, Doan Trang was selected to ...... the company at the annual conference. (A) represent (B) representing (C) representative (D) representational 8. Customers requesting a refund must be prepared to wait... 4-6 weeks for the request to be processed. (A) rough (8) roughly (©) rougher (0) roughest