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. An interview with author Tito Flores about ---------------- new book will be broadcast tonight.
A) himself
B) him
C) his
D) he

102. Perend Trail’s new hiking boots will be available in brown --------------------------- black leather.
A) nor
B) yet
C) and
D) so

103. Mr. Ruotolo’s ---------------------on the new tax changes is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.
A) present
B) presented
C) presentable
D) presentation

104. Boyd Street Market is Mapleton’s largest retailer of foods -------------------- around the world.
A) toward
B) from
C) above
D) plus

105. Mr. Johansson ---------------------------- accepted the job offer he received from Saco Bike Works.
A) quicken
B) quickly
C) quicker
D) quickness

106. To expand its global reach, Amity Spas will ----------------- Open its franchise opportunities to international prospects.
A) soon
B) almost
C) recently
D) already

107. The second-generation XR1280 unit is ------------------- to its predecessor, except for its reduced weight.
A) equally
B) equal
C) equals
D) to equal

108. Zarmeni Mining has been evaluating the benefits of building a mine at the ---------------------site.
A) proposed
B) structured
C) unlimited
D) educated

109. Vice President Ramos will not make -------------------- decisions until more feedback has been gathered.
A) whether
B) what
C) over
D) any

110. If you have ordered more than two items, be aware they may arrive in separate ----------------------.
A) payments
B) sequences
C) packages
D) receipts

111. Candidates for the open position must have good interpersonal skills and ----------------------- working with clients.
A) experience
B) experienced
C) experiencing
D) to experience

112. Chong Kim was -------------- recommended for the position of merchandise manager for Corbin Furniture Mart.
A) thickly
B) currently
C) securely
D) highly

113. Once the returned item is received, a refund will appear on your credit-card statement -------------------------- five business days.
A) within
B) during
C) since
D) when

114. The printer on the second floor will be out of ---------------- until the technician arrives on Friday.
A) purpose
B) variety
C) service
D) repair

115. Sales of our computer software were good last quarter, but sales for our mobile applications have been even -------------- .
A) strong
B) stronger
C) strongly
D) strongest

116. Upon request, the guests at Olane Hotel will be provided vouchers ----------------------------------- free parking.
A) on
B) to
C) with
D) for

117. Please review the projected sales figures in the spreadsheets that ------------------------------------ to the e-mail.
A) is attaching
B) had attached
C) attachment
D) are attached

118. During tourist season, selling handmade crafts is a ------------------source of income for local residents.
A) contented
B) dependable
C) flavorful
D) patient

119. Everyone at the annual Tirnaco exposition seemed ----------------- by the new products on display.
A) excite
B) excitement
C) excited
D) excitedly

120. This Saturday, Ritesense customers will have the opportunity to sample a -------------------- of Health Bar products.
A) nutrition
B) selection
C) placement
D) management

121. Ms. Wong has expressed ----------------- in leading the city’s planned beautification project.
A) interest
B) interests
C) interesting
D) interestingly

122. Mr. Choo was chosen to head the committee for consumer protection from a ---------------------- pool of candidates.
A) sizable
B) practiced
C) consecutive
D) missing

123. Please save spreadsheets periodically when updating them to prevent data from ---------------------.
A) is lost
B) lost
C) being lost
D) losing

124. ---------------------- Gyoh Company’s marketing push, new orders for cash registers decreased slightly in the third quarter.
A) As
B) If
C) However
D) Despite

125. All members of the sales team must attend next Thursday’s meeting so that ---------------------------- can see the sales forecast presentation.
A) one
B) someone
C) everyone
D) either one

126. The updated medical-records system will -------------------- that patients and doctors can easily access accurate information.
A) ensure
B) allow
C) accept
D) provide

127. Up until last year, we marketed our services --------------------- through our online partner, Yoder Tech.
A) exclusive
B) exclusivity
C) exclusiveness
D) exclusively

128. President Grimaud would like to thank the marketing department for -------------- the mislabeling issue to her attention.
A) showing
B) telling
C) bringing
D) making

129. Please be patient as the IT department works -------------- service to your business application.
A) to restore
B) restoration
C) restored
D) had restored

130. Markley Corporation’s earnings have risen steadily despite significant fluctuations ---------------------- the stock market.
A) about
B) in
C) through
D) onto