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 you musk mark your answers on the seperate answer sheet. Do not
write your answers in your test book.
Part 5
Directions : a word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer
choice 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. when filling out the order form, please 104. The free clinic was founded by a group
_________ your address clearly to prevent of doctors to give__________ for various
delays. Medical conditions.
(A) Fix (A) treatment
(B) Write (B) treat
(C) Send (C) treated
(D) Direct (D) treating
102. Ms. Morgan recruited the individuals that 105. Participants in the walking tour should
the company ___________ for the next three gather ________ 533 Bates Road on Saturday
months. morning.
(A) Will employ (A) with
(B) To employ (B) at
(C) Has been employed (C) like
(D) Employ (D) among
103. The contractor had a fifteen-percent ______ 106. The artist sent _________ best pieces to
in his bussiness after advertising in the local the gallery to be reviewed by the owner.
newspaper.
(A) Experience (A) Him
(B) Growth (B) himself
(C) Formula (C) his
(D) Incentive (D) he
107. the figures that accompany the financial 110. The store’s manager plans to put the
Statemenet should be _______ to the spending new merchandise on display________ to
category. promote the line of fall fashions.
(A) Relevance (A) Soon
(B) Relevantly (B) Very
(C) More (C) That
(D) Relevant (D) Still
108. The building owner purchased the property 111. During the peak season, it is _________
__________ three months ago, but she has already to hire additional workers for the weekend
spent a great deal of money on renovations. Shifts.
(A) Yet (A) necessitate
(B) just (B) necessarily
(C) few (C) necessary
(D) still (D) necessity
109. we would like to discuss this problem 112. _______ that the insulation has been
honestly and _________ at the next staff replaced, the building is much more energy-
meeting. -efficient.
(A) Rarely (A) Now
(B) Tiredly (B) For
(C) Openly (C) As
(D) Highly (D) Through
113. Mr Sims needs a more _______ vehicle for 116. For optimal safety on the road, avoid
commuting from his suburban home to his office _______ the view of the rear window and
downtown. Side-view mirrors.
(A) Expressive (A) obstructs
(B) Reliable (B) obstructed
(C) Partial (C) obstruction
(D) Extreme (D) obstructing
114. The company _________ lowered its prices to 117. Having proper ventilation throughout
outsell its competitors and attract more customers. The building id ________ for protecting the
health and well-being of the workers.
(A) Strategy (A) cooperative
(B) Strategically (B) visible
(C) Strategies (C) essential
(D) Strategic (D) alternative
115. ________ Mr. Williams addressed the audience, 118. ________ sales of junk food have been
He showed a brief video about the engine he had steadily declining indicators that consumers
Designed. Are becoming more health-conscious.
(A) Then (A) In addition to
(B) So that (B) The fact that
(C) Before (C) As long as
(D) Whereas (D) In keeping with
119. The sprinklers for the lawn’s irrigation system 122. The guidelines for the monthly publica-
Are _________ controlled. tion are revised to adapt to the changing
changing.
(A) Mechanically (A) Courtelously
(B) Mechanic (B) Initially
(C) Mechanism (C) Periodically
(D) Mechanical (D) Physically
120. The library staff posted signs to ______ 123. _________ an ankle injury, the baseball
Patrons of the upcoming closure for player participated in the last game of the
Renovations. Season.
(A) Notify (A) In spite of
(B) Agree (B) Even if
(C) Generate (C) whether
(D) Perform (D) Given that
121. Mr. Ross, _______ is repainting the interoir 124. The governmental department used to
Of the baby, was recommended by a friend of provide financial aid, but now it offers ______
The building manager. __ services only.
(A) Himself (A) legal
(B) He (B) legalize
(C) Who (C) legally
(D) Which (D) legalizes
125. At the guest’s _________, an extra set of 128.______restructuring several departments
Towels and complimentary soaps were brought within the company, the majority of the
To the room. problems with miscommunication have
disappeared.
(A) Quote (A) after
(B) Graduation (B) until
(C) Request (C) below
(D) Dispute (D) like
126. The upscale boutique Jane’s Closet is known 129. The riskiest _______of the development
for selling the most stylist ________ for young of new medications are the trials with human
professionals. Subjects.
(A) Accessorized (A) proceeds
(B) Accessorize (B) perspectives
(C) Accessorizes (C) installments
(D) Accessories (D) stages
127. The company started to recognize the 130. ________ seeking a position at Tulare
Increasing ________ of using resources designs must submit a portfolio previous
Responsibility. Work.
(A) More important (A) anyone
(B) Importantly (B) whenever
(C) Importance (C) other
(D) Important (D) fewer
Part 6 :
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 e-mail.
To : Samsmith@digitallT.com
From : sharronb@email.com
Date : Septembre 24
Subject : business contrat
Dear Mr. Smith,
I’am Sharron Biggs, CEO and founder of BiggsGraphics. I recently came across your
advertisement _______131. the partnership of a graphic design company for a number
of your projects. BiggsGraphics has _________132 experience working with various
small businesses and companies in designing adverting campaigns, logos, and
websites. _________133. Our website www.biggs-graphics.com also has some
information about our company.
I’m interested in working with your company on your projets and hop ewe can build a
beneficial partnership. I look forward _______134 your reply.
Thank you for shopping at Larson’s China. Our products are known for their modern
and unique patterns and color combinations, as well as _______135 and strenght.
________136 . Please note, however, that repeated drops and rough hanging will
_________137 eventual breakage. We suggest you store them carefully and that you
don’t use harsh chemicals, steel sponges, or ________138 scrubbing when cleaning
them. Please visit our website at www.larsonchina.com for information about
handing and care or call us at 555-1234 if you have any questions or concers.
Entry Position : Gold & Slide Accounting Firm
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates with an educational background in finance
or ________139. All candidates should have some computer experience. Job
experience is not _________140 but preferred. Candidates with a bilingual language
ability _________141 favored. Positions include jobs in accounting, statistics, and
general office assistant. If you are interested, please visit our website at
www.G&Saccountingfirm.com/employment for more information. You can send your
cover letters and resumes to karen Hill at khill@G&S.com we will begin interviewing
candidates on Monday, November 5 _________142.
Sincerely, Sharron Biggs
CEO, BiggsGraphics
131. (A) seek 133. (A) I will really appreciate the opportunity to work with you
(B) to seek (B) I heard that DigitallT is a great company.
(C) seeking (C) In fact, our designs are often copied by other compagnies.
(D) are seeking (D) I have attached a number of our past designs to illustrate
what we specialize.
132. (A) extensive 134. (A) at 135. (A) durable
(B) restricted (B) to (B) durability
(C) generous (C) with (C)durableness
(D) limitless (D) from (D) durable
136. (A) Larson’s utensils and silverware go great 137. (A) result in
with the dinnerware
(B) Our most popular line, the Spring flower (B) occur to
China is sold out at most locations
(C) Visit our store to check out our other beautiful (C) ending at
products.
(D)They are dishwasher-and microwave-safe and (D) stop with
We’re confident that you’ll be using them for
Years to come.
138. (A) ambitious 139. (A) account 140. (A) basic
(B) combative (B) accoutant (B) decisive
(C) aggressive (C)accounting (C) additional
(D) complacent (D) accounted (D) necessary
141. (A) is being 142. (A) we sincerely thank you for your interest.
(B) will be (B) the positions begin the following month.
(C) has been (C) please call us for more information.
(D) were being (D) we apologize for any inconvenience.
To : Kitchen staff, office employees
From : Manager, Larry Park
Date : March 23
Subject : Renovations
To all kitchen staff and Harmon employees,
From Sunday, March 23 to Thursday, March 27, the employee cafeteria kitchens will undergo
renovations as new appliances equipement _________143 in to replace the old ones. ________
instead, the convenience shops will carry more sandwiches, prepared lunch boxes, and snacks for the
employees during this time.
The renovations will increase the number of sinks, ovens, and stove tops so that a larger volume of
meals can be provided _________145 the lunch and dinner rushes. We apologize for the incovenience
but we hope that changes will ________146 the services in the cafeteria.
143. (A) are bringing 144. (A) this will take a lot of work.
(B) have brought (B) As a result, the convenience shops will be closed.
(C) bring (C) because of this, hot meals will not be available for
(D) are brought the patrons
(D) there will be noise and chaos as a result.
145. (A) before 146. (A) develop
(B) after (B) improve
(C) during (C) rectify
(D) within (D) recover
Part 7 :
Directions : In this part, you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and
newspaper articles, e-mails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts is followed
by several questions. Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A),
(B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.
