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.
- Customer reviews indicate that many modern mobile devices are often unnecessarily _____.
(A) complication
(B) complicates
(C) complicity
(D) complicated - Jamal Nawzad has received top performance reviews _____ he joined the sales department two years ago.
(A) despite
(B) except
(C) since
(D) during - Gyeon Corporation’s continuing education policy states that _____ learning new skills enhances creativity and focus.
(A) regular
(B) regularity
(C) regulate
(D) regularly - Among ____ recognized at the company awards ceremony were senior business analyst Natalie Obi and sales associate Peter Comeau.
(A) complication
(B) who
(C) they
(D) those - All clothing sold in Develyn’s Boutique is made from natural materials and contains no_____.
(A) immediate
(B) synthetic
(C) reasonable
(D) assumed - Riverdale Estates is a luxury condominium community that offers an outstanding _____ of life.
(A) position
(B) trade
(C) quality
(D) faculty - You should become thoroughly _____ with your computer and all of its software programs before you take an on-line class.
(A) familiarization
(B) familiarize
(C) familiarity
(D) familiar - The shipment of TK-421 laptops arrived in stores earlier _____ expected.
(A) on
(B) from
(C) than
(D) since - Most warranties on electronic items do not damage caused by improper use of the device.
(A) cover
(B) decide
(C) shade
(D) reform - Call-Tech Plus offers _____ cellphone service at low monthly rates.
(A) reliable
(B) reliability
(C) company
(D) reliability - The car’s trunk is _____ enough to hold luggage for four passengers.
(A) included
(B) overall
(C) insufficient
(D) spacious - The Eagle Room, our largest and most elegant banquet facility, allows groups of up to 200 people to enjoy meals in _____.
(A) comfort
(B) comforts
(C) comforted
(D) comfortably - Telecommuting provides a lot of benefits for _____ the company and the employee.
(A) every
(B) both
(C) either
(D) also - Our summer interns performed all their tasks _____ even though they received only brief training.
(A) capable
(B) capably
(C) capability
(D) more capability - Hanby Developers specializes in the construction of modest yet comfortable townhomes that even first-time homebuyers can _____.
(A) afford
(B) yield
(C) require
(D) attempt - _____ demonstrating an impressive work ethic, Ms. Hyun often takes on extra projects in addition to her regular workload.
(A) Consistently
(B) Consistency
(C) Consisted
(D) Consistent - Visitors should reserve opera tickets well in advance _____ they hope to see a performance while in Westgard City.
(A) and
(B) or
(C) if
(D) until - No firm can _____ to rely forever only on the strength of its name to sell products.
(A) require
(B) afford
(C) suppose
(D) depend - Because Legolos Company recognizes the importance of protecting customer information, it has made data privacy a high _____.
(A) conformity
(B) liability
(C) agreement
(D) priority
(E) seniority - The sales invoice contains all the terms and conditions _____ by the buyer and seller.
(A) agreeing upon
(B) agreement
(C) agree
(D) agreed to - In her latest article in Earthbound Science Journal, ecologist Mei Ling offers a _____ review of Paul Winthrop’s research on drought resistance.
(A) critic
(B) critical
(C) criticise
(D) critically - Under the direction of James Pak, the orchestra has become one of the most highly _____ performing arts groups in the region.
(A) intended
(B) overcome
(C) regarded
(D) impressed - Our e-mail system is _____ known as Fast Track, even though its official name is Fast Mail Delivery and Tracking system.
(A) mutually
(B) relatively
(C) commonly
(D) abruptly - The strategic planning committee’s recommendation was that more emphasis should be put _____ research and development in the coming year.
(A) against
(B) during
(C) for
(D) on - Since employees have to meet with clients with no prior notice, Park Interior Design enforces dress code_____ at all times.
(A) compliant
(B) compliance
(C) compliantly
(D) complies - The Global Marketing Manager is required to travel extensively and so must be _____ to unfamiliar situations.
(A) opposed
(B) versatile
(C) relative
(D) adaptable - The effective use of landscaping makes the difference between having a real garden and _____ a collection of plants.
(A) simple
(B) simpler
(C) simplest
(D) simply
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: Project Leads
From: James Pek
Subject: Training Courses
To all Pek Designs project leaders:
In the coming weeks, we will be organizing several training sessions for _____ employees. At Pek Designs, we believe that with the proper help and support from our senior project leaders, less experienced staff can quickly _____ a deep understanding of the design process— _____. they can improve their ability to communicate effectively across divisions. When employees at all experience levels interact, every employee’s competency level rises and the business overall benefits. For that reason, we are urging experienced project leaders to attend each one of the interactive seminars that will be held throughout the coming month, _____.
Thank you for your support.
James Pek
Pek Designs
131.
(A) interest
(B) dwarfs
(C) interests
(D) dwarfing
132.
(A) develop
(B) dwarfs
(C) open
(D) complete
133.
(A) After all
(B) For
(C) At the same time
(D) Let me explain our plans for on-site staff training.
134.
(A) We hope that you will strongly consider joining us.
(B) Today’s training session will be postponed until Monday.
(C) This is the first time in a series of such lectures.
(D) However
