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. The review board published a list of companies --------------------- considers to be the most charitable.
A) it
B) its
C) itself
D) its own

102. Anyone who was unable to -------------------- yesterday’s budget meeting may contact Mr. Kwon for his notes.
A) recognize
B) achieve
C) attend
D) inform

103. The evening’s dance -------------------- was made possible with support from Taglet’s Emporium.
A) presented
B) presents
C) presenting
D) presentation

104. All -------------------- candidates for the marketing position should submit a cover letter and resume.
A) increasing
B) qualified
C) beneficial
D) modified

105. Because experts --------------------- a strong allergy season, Chowlan Pharmacy has increased its stock of preventative medicine.
A) predict
B) prediction
C) are predicted
D) predictably

106. The mayor applauded the Wilton Clinic -------------------- its leadership in promoting the city’s public health programs.
A) at
B) for
C) of
D) to

107. Liao Uniform Services has been a leading -------------------- of medical apparel for more than 30 years.
A) supplies
B) supplying
C) supplier
D) supplied

108. Please adjust the budget to include the -------------------- of a fountain in the garden.
A) schedule
B) determination
C) result
D) installation

109. The speed limit on all -------------------- streets in Benton has been changed to 40 kilometers per hour.
A) residential
B) residing
C) residences
D) residentially

110. -------------------------visitors generally prefer to set their own pace, the aquarium now offers user-friendly audio tours.
A) Except
B) Since
C) How
D) That

111. The salmon dish at Salia's Cafe ------------------------ with a brown sugar, mustard, and pepper glaze.
A) to serve
B) will serve
C) is served
D) was serving

112. Due to the uneven terrain of the Chilman Trail, proper hiking footwear is ------------------------ recommended.
A) closely
B) highly
C) nearly
D) roughly

113. Visitors may tour the new printing plant facilities --------------------- the hours of 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
A) always
B) between
C) in
D) only

114. Given the current economic climate, Playablanca Financial is ------------------------ to make new acquisitions.
A) hesitant
B) delinquent
C) worthy
D) empty

115. Mr. Fitzpatrick memorized his lines ------------------------ weeks before the filming of the movie began.
A) perfectly
B) perfected
C) perfect
D) perfecting

116. Ms. Amari has scanned the grant applications, and they will be submitted --------------------- the deadline.
A) along
B) over
C) during
D) before

117. Good design and quality material are ------------------------ important to Krasner Laboratory’s product development team.
A) gradually
B) enough
C) equally
D) well

118. We make our ------------------------ of pet treats with only the best ingredients.
A) usage
B) line
C) result
D) addition

119. Dr. Wu provides patients with exceptional dental care at an ------------------------ price.
A) affords
B) affordable
C) affordably
D) affordability

120. --------------------------two additional designers are hired, current staffers will not need to work overtime to complete projects on time.
A) Whether
B) Already
C) Instead
D) If

121. All safety policies will be ---------------------- reviewed by the Human Resources Department before publication.
A) extensively
B) extensive
C) extension
D) extending

122. Some roadside farmers markets in Dublin run year-round, while others --------------------------- only in the summer and fall.
A) grow
B) operate
C) raise
D) promise

123. We do not have enough fabric samples, so please promptly return ------------------------ ones you borrowed.
A) what
B) whomever
C) whichever
D) whose

124. -------------------------it does not rain tomorrow, tents will be set up for any scheduled outdoor events.
A) Though
B) Even if
C) Almost
D) Besides that

125. The network is expected to be unavailable for ------------------------ two hours.
A) no more than
B) hardly any
C) as far as
D) that many

126. Consumer advocates advise against blindly accepting ------------------------ opinions about a product.
A) total
B) biased
C) profitable
D) competitive

127. -------------------------of tasks makes a supervisor’s job easier and helps team members learn new skills.
A) Promotion
B) Commission
C) Provision
D) Delegation

128. Scientists at Lipkin Pharmaceuticals described findings similar to those reported --------------------------.
A) elsewhere
B) beyond
C) furthermore
D) wherever

129. All four walls of the greenhouse ----------------------- of fully tempered glass.
A) construct
B) constructing
C) have constructed
D) will be constructed

130. The increase in tourism in Mariondale can be ------------------------ to the various attractions the city has added in recent years.
A) deducted
B) confirmed
C) attributed
D) amplified