Actual Test 01
READING
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 the 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.
- ______ for the money management seminar will be forwarded to all the managers tomorrow.
(A) invite
(B) invitations
(C) inviting
(D) invitation - The employee-of-the-year prizes will be awarded to employees who demonstrated ______ contribution to the company’s overall sales.
(A) whole
(B) inclusive
(C) exceptional
(D) multiple - Those who have questions concerning fringe benefits are advised to consult ______ employee handbook.
(A) their
(B) they
(C) themselves
(D) theirs - The summary contains not only a technical ______ but also solutions to adverse effects of urban renewal developments.
(A) description
(B) attention
(C) information
(D) mistake - The conference’s keynote speaker addressed ______ impacts of digital technology on the current music industry.
(A) invite
(B) invariably
(C) invitation
(D) various - Documents with a secret nature are ______ retained in each director’s safety deposit box.
(A) relatively
(B) slightly
(C) usually
(D) vaguely - The fitness club ______ a steadily increasing number of customers and is eager to develop new programs.
(A) see
(B) seen
(C) seeing
(D) has seen - The job fair held in the City Center last week considered the most ______ one so far, with over 3,000 people in attendance.
(A) overall
(B) successful
(C) wealthy
(D) delighted - The effects of affordable housing ______ in rural areas will be discussed at the conference.
(A) develops
(B) developing
(C) development
(D) developed - Because the annual budget report must be submitted ______ the end of the month, employees are busy calculating figures.
(A) on
(B) between
(C) by
(D) except - Even though assigned tasks are somewhat complex, we will have to complete them before ______ for the day.
(A) leave
(B) leaving
(C) to leave
(D) have left - All workers are required to use the sheet provided to ______ their working hours and have their manager sign the form to verify the hours at the end of each day.
(A) practice
(B) rewind
(C) record
(D) attend - Even if residents in the area have shown strong ______ to the project, the city government may not be hesitant to proceed with it.
(A) resisting
(B) resistant
(C) resistance
(D) resisted - The team members have the same opinions on the matter ______ they shared the same information.
(A) following
(B) because
(C) more than
(D) unless - The two divisions have unveiled ______ plan to set aside millions of dollars to invest in a very lucrative field.
(A) they
(B) them
(C) their
(D) those - ______ proficiency in German would be of much help, it is not a requirement for the advertised position.
(A) Otherwise
(B) Despite
(C) Regarding
(D) Although - We had to spend the whole month searching for better solutions, and ______ customers were impressed by our efforts.
(A) fortunate
(B) fortunes
(C) fortunes
(D) fortunately - The purchasing department ______ the drastic changes to the purchasing practice with outside suppliers.
(A) involved
(B) agreed
(C) announced
(D) maintained - ______ anyone wish to access the information on the status of his or her order, the password should be entered.
(A) If
(B) Should
(C) Whether
(D) As though - The ______ of the internship program are to help job seekers strengthen their professional skills and make them suitable for careers they are looking for.
(A) destinations
(B) destinations
(C) treatments
(D) goals - The more we spent with the sales team, the more ______ we were with their innovative marketing skills.
(A) impression
(B) impress
(C) impresses
(D) impressed - ______ none of the participants has shown any interest, numerous outdoor activities have to be cancelled.
(A) Whether
(B) Since
(C) For
(D) Whom - Customers ______ wish to return merchandise within 7 days of purchase must present the valid receipt to the store.
(A) who
(B) whom
(C) what
(D) when - All laboratory employees make it a point to take every ______ to avoid potential hazards.
(A) precaution
(B) advice
(C) rule
(D) idea - The manager said that it is ______ to test emergency equipment frequently to avoid any malfunction.
(A) appropriate
(B) appropriateness
(C) appropriately
(D) most appropriately - It is necessary to ______ a thorough survey in order for us to obtain highly desirable sites for our new headquarters.
(A) obtain
(B) associate
(C) conduct
(D) foresee - Ms. Walters was ______ to make a presentation on how to increase revenue when I entered the room.
(A) nearly
(B) off
(C) close
(D) about - Mr. Lee takes care of several ______ tasks, such as sorting papers and filing documents in the cabinet.
(A) favorable
(B) routine
(C) sincere
(D) recent - ______ her hard work and commitment to the company, Ms. Ramirez was promoted to the head of the public relations department.
(A) Due to
(B) While
(C) In that
(D) In case - The unexpected operating complexity was more serious than ______ anticipated.
(A) origin
(B) original
(C) originally
(D) originated - Due to ______ fuel prices, the company has decided to add a surcharge to all deliveries.
(A) rise
(B) arisen
(C) rose
(D) rising - As the company’s strongest competitor released a new line of fall clothing, NTR Inc. moved ______ to introduce its new leather jackets.
(A) regularly
(B) quickly
(C) softly
(D) tiredly - The enclosed documents summarize ______ changes to the existing overtime regulations.
(A) propose
(B) proposed
(C) proposes
(D) to proposing - ______ regular inspections, accidental system problems arise from time to time.
(A) In spite of
(B) Prior to
(C) However
(D) Yet - Applicants must possess a master of business administration or ______ experience in a related field.
(A) compare
(B) compared
(C) comparable
(D) comparing - The recruitment advertising meeting that was scheduled for tomorrow has been ______ until next week.
(A) abbreviated
(B) terminated
(C) scheduled
(D) postponed - The expansion of the natural history museum is most ______ the cause of significant revenue increases.
(A) probabilities
(B) probability
(C) probable
(D) probably - Information on events occurring in the theater ______ the year is available through our website.
(A) into
(B) throughout
(C) on
(D) as - Through the Internet people are discovering new ways to share relevant information with ______ .
(A) the other
(B) another
(C) other
(D) one another - The library has announced a new ______ that all borrowed books must be returned 5 business days from the checkout date.
(A) accommodation
(B) policy
(C) handling
(D) measure
Questions 157-160 refer to the following letter.
Dear Readers,
This July, Horse and Rider will celebrate its 27th anniversary. Since its first issue was published in January of 1980, Horse and Rider has continued to bring its readers tasteful but entertaining articles covering everything about horses. To celebrate our anniversary, we are offering a special promotion to all our readers: a free three-month subscription. Plus, you will receive our special anniversary issue, which will be published at the end of July. This special issue will feature an article about Marjorie Clemmons, the Senior Editor and founder of Horse and Rider.
To be eligible for the special offer, just fill out the request form that is enclosed with this letter, and mail it to us by June 15th. As always, we welcome your questions and comments, so if you would like to be included in our From the Readers section, please visit our website www.horseandrider.com and submit your review electronically. We thank you for your continued support, which has helped us become the most popular horse magazine in the country.
Sincerely,
Katherine Fields
Public Relations Advisor
- Why did Katherine Fields write this letter?
(A) To introduce a special offer
(B) To remind readers to renew their subscription
(C) To ask customers about their subscription preference
(D) To invite clients to the ceremony - Who will be featured in the anniversary issue?
(A) A famous rider
(B) A new employee
(C) The winner of the race
(D) The Senior Editor - According to the letter, how can readers get their comments published?
(A) By writing a letter to the editor
(B) By submitting a review online
(C) By contacting the PR department
(D) By calling Marjorie Clemmons - Which of the following is mentioned about Horse and Rider?
(A) It is the only magazine of its kind.
(B) It is over thirty years old.
(C) It is very successful.
(D) It is changing owners.
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Questions 161-163 refer to the following article.
The Health Factory will introduce a new line of vitamins, a company spokesman said yesterday. The vitamins are intended for athletic men and women, who are looking for a vitamin that will replace vital nutrients lost during strenuous exercise. Unlike regular vitamins, the Health Factory Active Essentials 2020 have more iron, calcium, and potassium. The new vitamins have been tested on professional athletes, such as cyclist Luke Wilson, and are proven to increase athletic performance by up to 20 percent. Of course, health products like the Active Essentials vitamins are not cheap. One month’s supply of the new vitamins costs about $200. To promote the new product, however, the Health Factory is offering a special 30 percent discount to anyone who purchases the new vitamins with their Health Factory card. For more information on the new product or to apply for a Health Factory card, call the company’s customer service hotline at 1-800-326-HEALTH.
- What can be inferred about the new vitamins?
(A) They are intended for athletes.
(B) They are the most popular.
(C) They are easy to swallow.
(D) They are not sold in stores. - What is NOT mentioned about the new vitamins?
(A) They increase performance.
(B) They were tested on athletes.
(C) They are cheaper than other brands.
(D) They have more iron and calcium. - According to the article, how can people receive a discount?
(A) Place an order online
(B) Apply for a membership card
(C) Enter a contest
(D) Spend a certain amount
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Questions 167-168 refer to the following article.
The Smallville Department of Transportation (SDT) announced that it will begin construction on a new bus lane downtown. The construction is scheduled to begin at the end of July, a city official said. The new bus lane will provide direct service to the main financial district, and will replace bus lines 3 and 4. Studies have been conducted on traffic patterns and it is expected that the new service will reduce commuting time by 25 percent. Crane Construction has been contracted to build the new lane. Unfortunately, Main St. will be closed from July 22nd to August 30th, while the construction is taking place. The SDT has asked all commuters who drive to work to take 122 Avenue instead of Main Street.
- What does the SDT say about the new service?
(A) It will decrease travel time.
(B) It will cost less money.
(C) It will take a year to complete.
(D) It will reduce pollution. - What is NOT mentioned in the article?
(A) Commuters should take another route.
(B) Bus lines 3 and 4 will be closed.
(C) More studies are planned for July.
(D) The SDT hired Crane Construction.
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