READING within the time allowed, (A), (B), (C), oF (D) on youranswer sheet Jn the Reading test, you will toad 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 You must mark your answers on the Seperate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in the test book. : A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are tgiven below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence, Then mark the letter 101. Since she's running late for meeting downtown, Ms. Joyce will have to catch a tax! (A) she (8) her (C) hers (0) hersett 102. As all our locations are individually ‘owned and operated, prices will vary - location to location. (A) on (8) from (C) by (O)in 103. Dr. Teitelbaum asked his assistant the report for tomorrow moming’s meeting. (A) type (8) will type (C) was tying (0) to type 244 Keonomy RC 1000 104. 105. 106. 107. Between April 2nd -—---- April 11th, the Merewether Library will be closed for renovations, (a) or (8) and (C) yet (Dit $5 million was paid for the construction of this office building. (A) More (8) Over (C) Higher (D) Further ‘Anne Farnsworth —---- tries to interview potential employees as thoroughly as possible. (A) always (8) neariy (C) well (D) for Once Mr. Mirren completes his studies and necessary training, he may ‘come and work for our corporation. (A) success (8) successful (C) successfully (D) successes108. 109. 110. mM. 112. 113, All work ~---- 9 p.m. is considered overtime according to your contract. (A) between (8) through (C) after (O) out Under the —-- of Dr. Veracini, Cascadia Chamicals Inc. has patented several formulas and signed some lucrative contracts with other companies. (A) dire While Mr. Christopher Bloom is in New York to meet with an important client, he may ---~a few financial investment seminars, (A) attend (8) attendance (C) were attending (D) attendee Borrowing library materials the necessary identification is not allowed. (A) into (B) until (C) among (0) without ‘Standard —-—- when performing certain experiments in the laboratory have changed over the past twenty years (A) procedures (8) developments (C) categories (D) qualifications Graduates trom the Melrose College of ‘Technology often make —--—- contributions in several fields, including engineering, computer sciences, and astronomy. (A) value (8) valuable (©) valuably (0) valuing w.nhantriviet.com 14, 115. 116. 117. 118. Large packages will be ---~- to the ‘stockroom in the northwest corner of the buiiding (A) produced (8) assembled (C) equipped (0) delivered The two competing software programs were determined to be ----- effective in making filing taxes from home an easy task (A) equal (8) equally (C) equaled (0) equality Mr. Keating, the CEO, has ----- concern about rising fuel prices on our ability to efficiently transport raw materials. (A) proposed (8) commented (C) regarded (0) expressed The —— delivery date was moved ahead by one week because of a minor ‘computer error. (A) expected (8) expecting (C) expectation (0) expect Ms. Jane Milard will be the guest lecturer at a—-- of seminars on ethical journalism (A) present (B) scheme (C) series (0) progression119. 120. 121. 122. 123. 246 Public health and obesity experts are getting increasingly worried about the number of studies being by food and beverage companies. (A) funding (8) funds (C) funded (D) found Customers who want a ~---- must return with the merchandise and the receipt within 30 days of purchase. (A) refund (B) purchase (©) limit (D) registration The research team -—---- several policies ‘on how sensitive issues should be tackled (A) implementation (8) implemer (C) implemented (0) implementing Ms. Yamaha was ~~ for the successful funding campaign at the new business college. (A) probable (B) responsible (C) trusting (0) powerful Poplar Mls Inc. has been purchasing more arable land, hoping to increase not only production but also its ----- in the nation’s grocery stores. (A) competitor (B) competitiveness (C) competitive (D) competitively 124, 125. 126. 127. 128. 129. passengers board the plane, flight attendants are expected to politely greet them. (A) Who (B) When (C) Why (0) Which ‘Our new website allows track of all orders. (A) our (8) ours (Cus (0) we -—-- to keep The — shipment of desktop computers should arrive on March 23rd. (A) canceled (8) productive (C) initial (0) impartial ‘When handling large funds, bank employees are required to check the statements ---- to make sure that everything is correct. (A) careful (B) carefully (C) more careful (0) carefulness if you make an error on the application form, itis advised that you discard it and a new copy at the front desk. (A) obtain (8) define (C) recall (0) inquire On the municipality's website one can read reviews of ------- of the city's finest restaurants. (A) so (B) such (C) ones (D) some www.nha130. Dr. Renault reassured the company's president that the research department will ~~ reach this year's goals with the allotted funding. (A) freely (B) extremely (C) definitely (0) usually 131. To increase your chances ----- obtaining your accommodation in a hotel of your choice, kindly retum the form as soon as possible. (A)as (jot (C) for (0) with 132. ~~ arriving at the office at 8 a.m., Ms. MoAllister begins her day by preparing the necessary client files for that day. (A) Because (8) After (C) Now that (0) Even if 133. The Phalanx Bus Co. reminds passengers to ——- refrain from propping their feet against the seat in front of them, (a) kind (©) kindly (C) kindlior (0) kinder 134. Her ----- work with the branch in San Francisco has eared Ms. Sosa a well- deserved promotion. (A) unfolded (8) outstanding (C) reversing (0) insoribed wwnw.nhantrivietcom 135. Mr-Kim's acceptance of this award is remarkable when we realize that he has not worked in the field of digital muttimedia’s technology. (A) most of (B) too m (C) all the more (D) many more 136. The Peterson-Jatfe wedding day is approaching, but the caterers haven't started working on it yet. (A) rapidly (8) securely (C) carefully (0) anxiously 137. Doctors at Stephen Mallory Memorial Hospital claim that cases of food poisoning ‘caused by improper storage are becoming more (A) frequented (8) frequently (©) frequent (0) frequency 138. We will process your ~---~ after proper Notification from the other bank. (A) economy (8) deposit (C) finance (0) placement 139, Bruce and Kate French have decided to ‘quit their old jobs at Citadel Financial and start a financial consulting business of (A) them (8) theirs (C) their own, (0) themselves 4 140. SAV Inc. will be ~----- production of one ft 2 é of their trademark products. z (A) estimating 3 (8) unfolding (C) discontinuing (0) solvingPart’6 Directions: Read the texts on the following pages. A word or phrase is missing in. some\of the sentences. Four answer choices are given below each of these sentences. Sefect the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), oF (D) on your answer sheet Questions 141-143 refer to the following letter. Dear Maria, ‘Thank you for responding to our company's job advertisement and attending the interview, We are pleased to offer you the position as a part-time graphics designer. You ~ 141. (A) are expecting (8) will be expected (C) in expectation (D) may have expected ‘to work from 5:00 p.m, to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will be paid $1,200 per week for the first six months. After a at the end of this period, you will be considered 142. (A) summary (8) result (C) refund (D) review for a promotion. Please report to the Human Resources Department on Wednesday, ‘September 4, hand in transcripts of your certificates, and complete any other documents related to your employment. The orientation program for trainees is --- for the following 143, (A) scheduled (6) helped (C) briefed (0) assigned week. Welcome to Monjan, the largest group of software developers in health care, Warm regards, RobinvPistnli Division Head, Graphics Monjan Softcorp 248. Economy RC www.nhantiviet.Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter. Laurie Spacik 1234 S. Western Sky Ct. Denver, CO 80227 Dear Ms. Spacik, We are sending this letter to alert you to an important security issue. As you know, we are always concerned about the safely of your personal data. Some of our customers have reported that they have received e-mail correspondence regarding their financial information. The messages have included requests for customers’ personal information. Please be aware that our company will never ask you to reveal personal information via e-mail. Passwords, credit card numbers and ------ information are things we will never ask 144, (A) one another {B) other such (C) each other (0) another you to send us. The following —-.-- steps should be taken to protect your personal information. 145. (A) additional (8) comparative (C) surplus (0) excessive 1) Do not keep that information on your computer. 2) Use different passwords for different websites. 3) Any e-mails asking you to verify personal information should be forwarded to the following e-mail address: spam@ webpay.com. Your ------ is appreciated. 146. (A) opinion (8) recommendation (C) cooperation (0) suggestion Sincerely, Laurence Alma Manager wwnw.nhantrivietcom; RO) Questions 147-149 refer to the following article. Sedona, AZ - Communications giant TeleStar's first satelite was launched this morning, The satelite will be a key factor in increasing communications capacity as the company increases the size of its market in the western USA. A group of top executives was present in Sedona as the satellite was launched. The satellite should be fully operational 48 147. (A) just (8) when (C)s0 (0) since hours after its launch. TeleStar's new communications network will then be -- by the 148. (A) operationally (6) operational (C) operation (0) operate end of June. The satellite ------ by Dutch company Sendek and cost approximately $20,000,000. 149. (A) made (8) is making (C) will be made (0) was made As the satellites are expected to bring record revenue to the corporation, the goal is to have several such satellites in space within the next two years. 250 Beonomy RC 1000 www.nhantriviet.comQuestions 150-152 refer to the following e-mail To: Suzanne Kilmer From: Adelaide Meier Date: January 29 Subject: Frankfurt construction project ‘Thank you for sending the blueprints of the new office building in Frankfurt, The design is, just what we were looking for, and the engineering managers were very to see the 150. (A) preoccupied (B) concerned (C) pleased (D) considerate work that has been done. The quality of work is far better than the other architects we have reviewed up until now. The environmental elements that you —----in the plans were 151. (A) were included (8) have included (©) to include (0) will be included impressive; your ideas are very progressive and environmentally conscious. the quality of your blueprints and overall plan, we believe that our new site will be a 158. (A) If only (8) In spite of (©) According to (0) Because of model for future projects. We are grateful that someone with your experience has been chosen to complete the project, and would like to thank you for your dedication. We hope that you will be able to work with us on future projects, and look forward to speaking with you again soon. Sincerely, Adelaide Meier, Manager 19, ‘é 011996