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 questions 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.
- Hot liquids should be carried in special containers and disposed of in the drain _____ the store.
(A) out
(B) next
(C) about
(D) behind - ViralTech’s latest high-definition camcorder debuted at _____ price compared to similar models.
(A) diligently
(B) conductively
(C) respectively
(D) carefully - Regardless of the problem, all customer complaints will be dealt _____.
(A) appropriates
(B) appropriated
(C) appropriate
(D) appropriately - Barb Salonen’s speeches on world development often leave her audiences with strong _____.
(A) impresses
(B) impressed
(C) impressions
(D) impressive - Employees should not _____ to more than one special committee during the year.
(A) commit
(B) participate
(C) lead
(D) comply - _____ most senior directors, Mr. Nguyen started his career in research.
(A) Although
(B) Until
(C) Contrary
(D) Unlike - Ms. Blake’s small firm _____ was able to assemble over one thousand volunteers last month.
(A) she
(B) herself
(C) it
(D) itself - The forested area bordering the airport has been designated as _____ land.
(A) publicize
(B) publicly
(C) public
(D) publicness - Carson City has announced that it will begin a three-year-long _____ to install solar panels on all city buildings.
(A) burden
(B) initiative
(C) demand
(D) impression - Toltoy’s interactive wristwatch for kids became an _____ success after it aired on local home shopping networks.
(A) instant
(B) instantly
(C) instance
(D) instances - The company’s tenth anniversary will be held outside at Hutchinson Gardens _____ the weather becomes inclement.
(A) than
(B) despite
(C) unless
(D) because - The news that Valute Corp. is merging with Stanford Partners impacted the majority of investors _____.
(A) positively
(B) positive
(C) positivity
(D) more positive - From Monday morning to Tuesday evening, the third floor meeting room will be closed for _____.
(A) contradictions
(B) renovations
(C) reminders
(D) bystanders - If _____ fail to report a change of address within one month of moving, a fine will be promptly issued.
(A) registrants
(B) register
(C) registered
(D) registering - Results of the company’s sales for the previous quarter will be shared _____ with the public as per policy.
(A) open
(B) openly
(C) opens
(D) opened - The Ms. Wang has devoted to the Harford One Tire Company guarantee her a _____ pension.
(A) skillful
(B) substantial
(C) loyal
(D) numerous - Since the implementation of the new fire protection standards, Wiltshire Towers has undergone _____ safety inspections.
(A) randomly
(B) random
(C) randomness
(D) randomize - _____ candidate demonstrated a strong understanding of how to transform the source code into an executable program.
(A) Mostly
(B) Neither
(C) Few
(D) Almost - Light snacks and beverages will be provided to all participants _____ the seminar today.
(A) as to
(B) throughout
(C) such as
(D) among - Recent tests of the vitamin formula conducted by an external laboratory align with Dr. Chan’s original _____.
(A) analytical
(B) analyzes
(C) analyzed
(D) analysis - Sudip Banerjee _____ to a new post in India where he is expected to grow our business network.
(A) assigned
(B) will assign
(C) has assigned
(D) has been assigned - To remain within the reduced budget, the development team is putting numerous cost-cutting _____ into place.
(A) measures
(B) references
(C) finances
(D) handles - Famous for its cosmetics, Rosalita’s Necessaries _____ carries a complete inventory of medicinal and therapeutic skin care products.
(A) actual
(B) actually
(C) actuality
(D) actualize - _____ the letter of request, North Ridge Suitos is pleased to offer use of the main ballroom at a reduced rate to the Iduwe Society.
(A) So as to
(B) In response to
(C) As an expression of
(D) In an attempt to - The new art installation is the product of a _____ effort between several community groups and the town council.
(A) collaborate
(B) collaboratively
(C) collaborate
(D) collaborative
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 advertisement.
Excellence in the Workplace
At Infinity Development and Training, Inc., we put the _____ of our clients first. As leaders in the professional development industry, our training facilitators have years of experience. We will work with your team to _____ the strengths and weaknesses of your department, whatever your specialization may be. _____ They include Office Communication, Nurturing Creativity, Customer Service and Care, and Community Integration.
_____. our packages include fully-catered meals, audiovisual equipment rentals, setup and cleanup assistance, and follow-up surveys for client feedback.
Please visit www.IDTsuccess.com or call 555-0168 for more information.
131.
(A) succeed
(B) success
(C) successful
(D) successfully
132.
(A) reward
(B) operate
(C) recall
(D) determine
133.
(A) We will then hire them as consultants.
(B) Therefore, we suggest the following changes.
(C) Our training modules are rigorous and varied.
(D) Few industries have grown as much as ours.
134.
(A) Moreover
(B) However
(C) In spite of this
(D) For example
