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. When Pendley Insurance sales associates visit prospective customers, they must brochures with them. (A) pass (B) take (C) get (D) pick 102. A memo will be distributed regarding new benefits packages. (A) short (B) shorter (C) shorten (D) shortly 103. It is Lawton Appliances’ shipping policy fragile items after they are packaged with bubble wrap. (A) send (B) will send (C) is sent (D) to send 104. Haskford Office Supplies has enjoyed a 15 percent increase profits in the first half of the year. (A) off (B) with (C) in (D) on 105. The recruiters unanimously agreed that Ms. Inada was the most person for the position of sales director. (A) qualify (B) qualified (C) qualification (D) qualifications 106. Our on-site fitness center staff helps employees lose weight through exercise and dietary restrictions. (A) wealthily (B) vibrantly (C) safely (D) thinly 107. So as to avoid late fees, make sure to remit your loan payment on the first of each month. (A) promptly (B) prompted (C) prompting (D) prompt 108. Mr. Conte would like to display either the black the gray suit in front of the shop during the annual sale. (A) and (B) or (C) yet (D) for 109. Aida Motors carries a large of vehicles including compact cars, convertibles, and trucks. (A) select (B) selective (C) selection (D) selected 110. Due to its number of visitors, Khastell is considered one of the most popular attractions in the area. (A) growing (B) terminated (C) unknown (D) expensive 111. The risk review committee is in charge of the new safety protocols. (A) implemented (B) implement (C) implementation (D) implementing 112. Admission to Huber Park will be complimentary every Monday from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. the summer. (A) down (B) throughout (C) with (D) between 113. Summit Biomedical has been ranked as one of the leading national pharmaceutical firms for the five years. (A) past (B) sooner (C) upcoming (D) below 114. Mr. Saez will be promoted to the position of sales director after completes the MBA program at Wharton Business School. (A) him (B) his (C) he (D) himself 115. Chef Mae Whitley and her investors have agreed a plan to start a Japanese restaurant in Upton. (A) upon (B) through (C) for (D) in 116. As assistant manager, you are responsible for all accounts with Antas Industry in case the executive manager is away. (A) person (B) personally (C) personal (D) personality 117. The of experts from TM Purcell Investing is scheduled to offer guidelines on several ways to increase assets. (A) terminal (B) title (C) panel (D) merit 118. Only recently have analysts at First Choice Mutual that the merger of Kigali Metal Works and HDMI Electronics would improve their productivity. (A) to recognize (B) recognizing (C) recognition (D) recognized 119. Mr. Nishad will be to the human resources division from the accounting division in August. (A) locating (B) sending (C) transferring (D) calculating 120. Larchmont is the perfect place to open your new retail store, will benefit from relatively low taxes. (A) who (B) which (C) they (D) what 121. Division heads must be to summarize their quarterly sales targets at next month’s board meeting. (A) opposite (B) additional (C) categorized (D) prepared 122. The new medicine recently released by Trescan Pharmaceutical is classified as safe for consumer (A) use (B) using (C) to be used (D) usable 123. Snacks and beverages are available people who participate in the International Conference on Sports Education. (A) for (B) under (C) with (D) as 124. Even though Florello Construction Company’s senior designer sent two proposals for the shopping mall on Flagstone Street, was accepted. (A) every (B) nobody (C) all (D) neither 125. Through aggressive media publicity , Bryson's Hardware attracted a lot of new customers. (A) licenses (B) effects (C) campaigns (D) intentions 126. The confidential documents can be accessed by staff members with the appropriate security clearance. (A) whether (B) closely (C) outer (D) only 127. The recently planted flowers the appearance of the commercial district, and public response to them was very positive. (A) have transformed (B) transformative (C) to transform (D) were transforming 128. Students will be eligible to move into the dormitory after signing the agreements available in the administrative office. (A) presently (B) habitually (C) immediately (D) primarily 129. Tiger Autos has designed the new KM501 car with beyond those of any model already released by rival firms. (A) capable (B) capability (C) capabilities (D) capably 130. Clarkson-Wilkes Corporation makes the alligator handbags of any manufacturer. (A) finely (B) finest (C) finer (D) fine 131. At Tuesday’s conference, Phillip Lassister listened to suggestions for improving employee productivity (A) several (B) another (C) frequently (D) ultimately 132. Don Randal has given his for the new computer software to be installed within the company. (A) consent (B) consents (C) consented (D) consentingly 133. Mr. Chan's outstanding to the Forester Company for the last 15 years will be stressed in addresses at his retirement celebration later this week. (A) contributions (B) supplements (C) skills (D) capabilities 134. The Diamond Building, which Fukuda Advertising has resided for the past ten years, requires plenty of refurbishments. (A) in (B) from (C) beyond (D) over 135. ST Media offered subscription renewals to all its subscribers, but have not yet agreed to extend them. (A) little (B) most (C) each (D) everybody 136. Large companies Fujikawa Industries held annual job fairs in Glade Township during the same period. (A) in fact (B) such as (C) nonetheless (D) in the event of 137. In the downtown area of Jacksonville, new recycling trash bins were near the curb of each street. (A) settled (B) placed (C) washed (D) designed 138. Given his stage presence and , Mr. O’Malley was nominated as the best presenter at the Global Presentation Convention in March. (A) appliance (B) allowance (C) eloquence (D) distance 139. If your grant proposal is accepted, you a official letter of notification no later than July 8. (A) to send (B) to be sent (C) will be sent (D) having sent 140. Since the Summit Institute includes instructors teaching various languages at one location, students have access to solutions for all their language learning needs. (A) unappreciative (B) comprehensive (C) challenging (D) purposeful Part 6 Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences. Four answer choices are given below each of the sentences. Select the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. Questions 141-143 refer to the following e-mail. Date: March 24 To: Thomas Nguyen <tnguyen@hotmail.com> From: Customer Service <customerservice@boyernbooks> Subject: Boyern Books Hello Mr. Nguyen: Thank you for your business. 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Dreamhouse.com is an extensive Web site committed to offering clients a cost-effective and easy means to their homes. Hundreds of informative tips, 144. (A) decorate (B) buy (C) promote (D) locate interior design ideas, and useful articles are available on our Web site. We provide comprehensive resources for you to make your house as beautiful as possible. 145. (A) necessitating (B) necessarily (C) necessity (D) necessary We will form your customized team of interior design experts at your doorway! We will assist you in finding the most furniture arrangements, selecting the best color 146. (A) prior (B) fascinated (C) appealing (D) single combinations, and transforming all rooms into those of the home of your dreams! Want to get started right now? Visit www.Dreamhouse.com today! Questions 147-149 refer to the following notice. ATTENTION PERSONNEL! A presentation on effective management skills has been added to our ongoing lecture series. This by Abert Cone, founder and CEO of Bernsen Financial Services. 147. (A) is to be given (B) was given (C) gives (D) would have given Having established a reputation for her success in making Bernsen Financial Services from the very inception into what it is today, Ms. Cone is about to share several of her insights into managerial skills. , she will address how her business evaluates 148. (A) Instead (B) However (C) On the other hand (D) Specifically employees' performance and provide them with constructive feedback. Her presentation is scheduled for September 24 at 10 A.M. in the Dillon Conference Room on the third floor. Because of the popularity of the event, please hurry 149. (A) anticipating (B) anticipation (C) has anticipated (D) anticipated to sign up for a seat. . Questions 150-152 refer to the following article. Across Town The 15th Annual Celebration of The London Music Conservatory concluded last Sunday, and was regarded as an immense success by Clark Madding, the festival’s executive producer. Almost every live performance was 150. (A) called off (B) sold out (C) put off (D) made up Famous musicians, including Utopia, Deerfield Jazz Ensemble and an East European band attracted approximately 6,000 participants for four days. The extravaganza generated a considerable of revenue for the regional tourism industry. 151. (A) amount (B) estimation (C) number (D) transaction A spokesperson for Tourism Authority of London that helped with the overall planning, that five percent of the revenues will be used to organize upcoming events. 152. (A) will report (B) were reported (C) reporting (D) reported Part 7 Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. 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You are encouraged to answer as many questions as possible within the time allowed Part 7 Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and