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.

PART 5

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. The plant is running at full
now that
the machinery on the assembly lines has
been repaired.

(A) availability
(B) capacity
(C) appearance
(D) resemblance

104. Ms. Wellman, one of the members of the
board of directors,
given an update
regarding progress on the newest line of
products.
(A) has

(B) was

(C) be

(D) have

102.

guarantee the timely delivery of the

product, it should be paid for at the time it
is purchased.
(A) With respect to

105. George Thacker applied for a job with
Ellison Construction but was
due to
a lack of experience.

(B) In tune with

(A) hired

(C) Regarding

(B) considered
(C)
rejected
(D)
interviewed


(D) In order to

103. Wilson Florists extended its operating
hours during February for the purpose of
the increase in customers.
(A) accommodate
(B) accommodation
(C) accommodating
(D) accommodatingly
107.
fined the owner of the meat plant on

106. The passengers

offered to assist the

bus driver in changing the deflated tire.
(A) they

(B) themselves
(C) their
(D) them

112. The customer

for more than an

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account of the unsanitary conditions inside

hour

the facility.

(A) Inspectors
(B) Reporters

(A) will wait

(B) are waiting
(C) had been waiting
(D) have waited

(C) Assemblers

(D) Politicians
108. Mr. Hamilton was supposed to attend the
conference in Boise but was unable to
make it there due to a scheduling
(A) conflict

113. Although she
her application in
July,
Erica still has not heard anything back from

the firm.

(A) received
(B) approved
(C) submitted
(D) responded

(B) confliction

(C) conflicted
(D) conflictive
109. Of all the customers who were polled, only
a

of them thought the prices at Shop

114. Library

(A) proportion

(B) variable

(B) patrons
(C) shoppers
(D) diners

(C) fraction

(D) piece


(A) therefore

(B) since
(C)
where
(D)
if

are permitted to borrow up

to six books at a time for no longer than
two weeks.
(A) donors

Right were too high.

110. Many diners had to wait to be seated for
more than an hour
the establishment
was so busy on its opening night.

before someone at the store offered to
assist her.

115.
of

complaints from customers is one
the duties that the new intern was given.
(A) Handle

(B) Handled
(C) Handles
(D) Handling

116. When the deliveryman arrived with the

111. It appears as though the machine suffered
a major
and cannot be repaired at
all.

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package, there was nobody in the office

able to

(A) pack

(A) malfunction

(B) open

(B) malfunctioned

(C) receive

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for it.



(C) malfunctions

(D) sign

(D) malfunctioning
117. At the awards ceremony, Ms.Trellis
thanked her entire staff for the assistance
they had provided
(A)she
(B) her
(C) they

(A)hold
(B) holding

(D)them

(C) be held

118. It appears that the negotiations between
the two sides

their completion.

(C) are nearing
(D) nears

the weather starts to clear up in

the next few hours, the company's
annual outing will be moved indoors.
(A) Unless
(C) Although
(D) Consequently

120. Taking the vehicle for a
drive is
a common action for a person
looking to purchase a new car.
(A)test
(B) testing
(C) tester
(D) tested

(C) much
(D) so

(A) exhibits
(B) exhibition
(C) exhibiting
(D) exhibited

125. The owners of the building made it
more handicapped
by adding
ramps and other facilities on each
floor.

121. There was a water leak on the top floor


(A)injury

(A)some
(B) very

124. The museum is going to host an
of relics from ancient China
starting in September.

(B) Despite

that caused a great amount of
the electronic items in one office.

(D) have been holding

123. As a result of the rainy weather, the
summer fruit harvest in the area is
expected to be
poorer than
usual.

(A)are neared
(B) will have neared

119.

(D)impairment


122. The exhibition of modern art at the
Leo Gallery is going to
from
August 2 to September 14.

to

(A) approachable
(B) apparent
(C) accessible
(D) available

(B) wound
(C) damage

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126. All
qualified
individuals
are
encouraged to apply for the position
of their age, gender, or race.
(D) regards
127. Because there were so many problems
with the project, a new manager was
to run everything.


(A)regarding
(B) regardless
(C) regarded

129. The outdoor performance
Centerville
Orchestra has been postponed
week due to the rain.

by

the
next

(A) revealed
(B) conceived
(C) invested
(D) appointed
128. Even though the country was suffering
, sales at Vertigo, Inc. had never been
better.

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(B) until

(C) for
(D) still
130. The city council intends to vote on

whether
or not to
the company to build some
apartments downtown.

(A) economics

(A) permit

(B) economical

(B) grant

(C) economists

(C) consent

(D) economically

(D) agree

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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 announcement.
The Delmont Paper Mill has been in business since 1878. During that time, we have made all
kinds
of paper products that have been sold around the country. We are in the process of

131.

our facilities so that we can increase our production of paper approximately 25% by the end of the
year. When the process is complete, we will require more raw materials, especially wood pulp, for
our mill. We are now accepting bids from suppliers. For a list of the materials that we need as well
as the required amounts, please visit our website at www.delmontpaper.com/supplies.

132.

Those interested in bidding to become a supplier can then contact Mr. Peter Hopkins at 850-3043.
All bids must be submitted no later than October 1 . parties will be contacted on or around 133.
October 10. Those companies selected to become new suppliers
providing shipments of
134.
supplies by the middle of December.

131. (A) designing
(B) expanding
(C) planning

(D) financing

133. (A) Win

(B) Winner

(C) Winning
(D) Winners

132. (A) Please do not contact us by phone to

134. (A) began
(B) have begun
(B) All the information that is necessary to
(C) are beginning
know may be found there.
(D) must begin
(C)
Suppliers can learn about the needed materials by calling us.
(D)
The bidding process will be closed in the month of November.
get more information.

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135—138

letter.

December 10
Dear Mr. Thompson,
Thank you for opening a checking account at Savers' Bank. We have been providing our
customers with high-quality services for more than 35 years, and we

to do the same thing
135.
for you.
We are currently printing your checks. You should receive them no later

136.

December 15.

Please note that most places in the city require you to present a form o f picture ID when paying
for goods or services with a check.
In addition, we charge a $40 fee if you write a check
137.
on an overdrawn account.
You may feel free to contact one of our customer service representatives at 808-4243 at any time
should you have any questions or comments regarding your account. We look forward to having a
long and mutually

138.

relationship with you.

Sincerely,
Carla Hampton
Vice President

Savers' Bank
135. (A) respect137. (A) For instance, an electricity bill with your
(B)
require name on it is acceptable.

(C)
await (B) To make payments to these businesses, (D) intend
simply call us
for more information.
(C) In order to get paid, be sure that you
136. (A) from have the proper identification on you.
(B)
within (D) In most cases, a driver's license is (C) than considered acceptable
by vendors.
(D) by

138. (A) beneficial
(B) apparent
(C) respective
(D) suspicious

Questions 139—142 refer to the following advertisement.

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Questions

refer to the following

Volunteers Needed
The Greenbrier Community Center is looking for volunteers to work during the summer months.
We require people to teach some of the classes we hope to offer, and we could also use people to

work at the information desk.

139.

with the time and ability to teach classes on painting, arts

and crafts, needlepoint, and sewing are highly desired.
8594 for more information.

140.

Please call Mary Ashford at 382-

While volunteers at the Greenbrier Community Center will not receive any

141.

compensation

for their time, they will be rewarded in other ways. Anyone volunteering up to ten hours a week
will receive 50% off the price of a yearly membership. And anyone who volunteers 20 hours or
more each week will receive a free annual membership.
Become a volunteer at the Greenbrier Community Center. Help the residents of our community
their lives by giving a bit of time from yours.
142.

139. (A) They
(B) Them

141. (A) finance

(B)
financial
(C) financing

(C) These

(D) Those

(D) financier

140. (A) You will be paid well for the time that

142. (A) improve

you spend with us.
(B) donate
(B) So are people who would like to coach
(C) dedicate
sports teams or act as referees.
(D) approach
(C)
We would also like someone to replace Ms. Ashford, who recently resigned. (D)
There will not be any arts and crafts classes taught this summer.
143—146

memo.

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To: All Staff Members, Accounting Department

From: Darren Smith, Director, Accounting Department

Subject: Restructuring

Date: November 4

n the past two weeks, three of the employees in the Accounting Department have

their

positions to work at other companies. Unfortunately, HR has decided that only one of those

positions

144.

with a new worker. As a result, all of us are going to take on additional duties to

do the work that Jeb Marconi and Jenna Wilkins used to do.

We're going to have a staff meeting to discuss this matter on Friday, November 6. It's going
o start at 9 in the morning and will end when we cover everything.
Attendance at the
145.

meeting is mandatory, so please cancel all other plans or appointments you may have scheduled

or that time. If you have any suggestions regarding this matter, please feel free to mention them
at the meeting. I am interested in hearing everyone's ideas on how we can assume extra duties
without making our
too heavy.
146.

143. (A) transferred
(B)
altere
d

(C)
nded
(D)
ned

suspe
resig

144. (A) is filling
(B)
will
fill

(C)
has
been filled
(D)
will
be filled


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145. (A) I anticipate that it will last for at
least 2 hours.
(B)
The agenda for the meeting
has not yet been set.
(C)
Please try to make it to the
meeting if you have the time.
(D)
I will be the only one who
will be speaking at the meeting.
146. (A) schedules
(B)
workloads
(C)
appointments
(D)
jobs


Questions

PART 7

refer to the following


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.
Questions 147—148 refer to the following advertisement.

Aloha from Hawaii!
Ono, the best Hawaiian restaurant in the city, is having a
celebration. Our new head chef, Mr. Hanale Akoni, has revised
our entire menu and will soon be preparing some of the finest
delicacies in the entire Pacific Ocean. To share our brand-new
menu with you, we're offering a remarkable deal. Start your
meal with a delicious appetizer of taro chips and Hawaiian
salsa made with tomatoes, onions, peppers, coconuts, and sea
salt. Then enjoy an entrée of barbecued blue marlin or Kalua
pig with a side of long rice. Finish off your meal with a dessert
of malasada, a Hawaiian donut coated with sugar. This meal is
being offered at the low price of only $22. But hurry as this
sale only lasts until the
end of the month.
(D) The food being offered has just
changed.
148. What is NOT mentioned as a part of the
meal being offered?
147. Why
is
the
restaurant having
a special offer?

(A) It is having

its
grand
opening.
(B) The
restaurant
has a brandnew owner.

(A)An entrée
(B) A salad

(C) An appetizer
(D) A dessert

(C) It
is
celebrating its
tenth
anniversary.

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149—150

149. At 4:28 P.M.,
why does Mr.

Cooper write,
"This is the kind
of
contract
we've
been
trying to get for
the past three
years"?

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(A)To

text message chain.

congratulate Ms. Irwin for her work on the
project
(B) To express his happiness at being

awarded the deal

(C) To state that the company will turn a
profit soon
(D) To mention how hard the last three

years have been
150. What is going to happen around 5:30?

(A) A contract will be signed.


Questions
refer to the following
(B) A bid will be
made.
(C) Assignments
will
be
given. (D) A
meeting will
be held.

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Questions 151—152 refer to the following

memo
.

MEMO

To: All Employees
From:
Melissa
Jenkins

Date: April 10
Re: Restructuring
Please be aware that the company is going to undergo a major restructuring
involving the Sales, Marketing, and Accounting Departments. The Sales and
Marketing Departments will be combined into a single department to be called the
Commerce Department. George Jenkins, who is currently the manager of the
Sales Department, will take over as the head of this department. —[2]— In
addition, the Accounting Department will be downsized by 25%. Employees in all
three of these departments will be notified of their future status here this Friday
morning. —[3]— All changes will go into effect on May 1 . We are implementing
these changes to streamline company operations and to ensure future profitability.
We hope that everyone will pull together during this difficult time so that we can
emerge from the current recession as a leaner, but more profitable, firm.

151. A
c
c
o
r
d
i
n
g

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(A)A
n

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w
d
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p
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t


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(B)

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t
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C
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m
p
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Questions 151—152 refer to the following

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f
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rc
e.

(D)


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me
of
you
will
be
laid
off
whil
e
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rs
will
recei
ve
pro
moti
ons
or
trans
fers.
"


Questions 151—152 refer to the following


(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

154. H
o
w
m
a
n
y
k
i
l
o
g

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Questions 151—152 refer to the following

h
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k
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f
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f
r
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e
?
(A)

(B)

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a
m
s


itinerary.
Questions 151—152 refer to the following

(C)

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r
a
m
s

(D)

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(B)

p
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r
s
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.
(C) T
h

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p
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n
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m
a
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Questions 151—152 refer to the following


(D)

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e
f
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n
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k
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