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. Jesper Associates currently has ---------------- with 26 different food suppliers.
A) contracting
B) contracts
C) contractor
D) contract

102. Passengers must be at the gate -------------------- 25 minutes prior to boarding their flight.
A) at least
B) as much
C) in case
D) by then

103. Deltran analytics software can help --------------- identify issues, predict trends, and improve business.
A) you
B) your
C) yours
D) yourself

104. The technology department ----------------------- to purchase three new servers next year.
A) announces
B) thinks
C) predicts
D) plans

105. Jennson Motors hired an -------------------------- new efficiency expert last month.
A) approximate
B) angular
C) exceptional
D) eventual

106. Mr. Winkel’s ----------------- responsibilities include auditing and financial review of large clients.
A) accounts
B) accounted
C) accounting
D) accountable

107. The prime minister greeted foreign diplomats ------------ A luncheon today in London.
A) at
B) had
C) such
D) where

108. The management team at Ofto Corporation offers incentives ----------------- employee productivity.
A) stimulate
B) to stimulate
C) will stimulate
D) are stimulating

109. In response to customer ------------------, Lopez Naturals will release a line of organic soaps.
A) demand
B) permit
C) arrival
D) account

110. Before the computers leave the factory, they are --------------------------- thoroughly to ensure they have no defects.
A) selected
B) inspected
C) attached
D) managed

111. WRUZ Radio will broadcast a new show to business news and economic analysis.
A) allowed
B) prepared
C) dedicated
D) introduced

112. Mr. Okada met ----------------------- with the building manager to discuss the demolition project.
A) frequent
B) frequenting
C) frequently
D) frequented

113. Mr. Montri politely ----------------- the job offer from Barranca Shipping Company.
A) declined
B) decreased
C) prevented
D) converted

114. Written permission must ---------------- before using Thavor Corporation’s logo.
A) to obtain
B) obtained
C) be obtained
D) obtaining

115. ------------------ it is relatively small, the fitness center at Ginder Apartments is very popular with residents.
A) Reasoning
B) Essentially
C) Although
D) Throughout

116. All communications must be approved by the public relations director before they can be shared ------------------------.
A) certainly
B) externally
C) deeply
D) utterly

117. Providing precision welding to A --------------------------- array of industries, Mistone Metalworks recently celebrated a century of service in Quebec.
A) widely
B) widen
C) width
D) wide

118. Mr. Kim considers punctuality a crucial for all his assistants to have.
A) device
B) type
C) action
D) trait

119. The chief financial officer has ------------------- the importance of attracting new customers next quarter.
A) applied
B) demanded
C) administered
D) emphasized

120. Sewerd Furnishings is closing some of its showrooms because customers are --------------------------- ordering furniture online.
A) increasing
B) increase
C) increasingly
D) increased

121. --------------- construction in progress at the old town hall building, tourist groups will not be allowed to enter the site.
A) Now that
B) While
C) Even if
D) Due to

122. Several drilling-technology experts will present the results of their ------------------------- on June 23.
A) comprehension
B) resolution
C) investigation
D) specification

123. The store had A ---------------------- display to promote the newest book from the best-selling mystery author.
A) default
B) grateful
C) talented
D) massive

124. Most of the people --------------------------- attended yesterday’s workshop have already submitted their feedback.
A) who
B) those
C) whose
D) some

125. Both tasty and healthy, the tomato salad at Alfredi’s Bistro is also large ------------------- to be served as a main dish.
A) enough
B) fully
C) nearly
D) well

126. The Klassin Group’s booth at the Liberty Architecture Expo has garnered much -------------.
A) interest
B) interests
C) interested
D) interesting

127. Save 25 percent on any printer ---------------------- you buy a laptop computer at Diego’s Electronics.
A) whereas
B) whenever
C) such as
D) seeing that

128. The recently adopted policy restructures the company’s debt according to A --------------- five-step plan.
A) managing
B) manageably
C) manages
D) manageable

129. The quality assurance department needs to hire additional staff ------------------ production has increased by 50 percent.
A) even though
B) since
C) because of
D) therefore

130. Your order cannot ---------------- until we have received full payment.
A) to process
B) be processed
C) being processed
D) has processed