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. Mougey Fine Gifts is known for its large range of --------------- goods.
A) regional
B) regionally
C) region
D) regions

102. Income levels are rising in the ---------------------- and surrounding areas.
A) family
B) world
C) company
D) city

103. Since we had a recent rate change, expect ------------------ next electricity bill to be slightly lower.
A) you
B) yours
C) yourself
D) your

104. Hotel guests have a lovely view of the ocean ------------------ the south-facing windows.
A) up
B) except
C) onto
D) through

105. Mr. Kim would like --------------- a meeting about the Jasper account as soon as possible.
A) to arrange
B) arranging
C) having arranged
D) arrangement

106. The factory is --------------------located near the train station.
A) regularly
B) conveniently
C) brightly
D) collectively

107. Because of transportation --------------- due to winter weather, some conference participants may arrive late.
A) are delayed
B) to delay
C) delays
D) had delayed

108. Proper maintenance of your heating equipment ensures that small issues can be fixed --------------- -they become big ones.
A) as a result
B) in addition
C) although
D) before

109. The information on the Web site of Croyell Decorators is ---------------- organized.
A) clear
B) clearing
C) clearest
D) clearly

110. The Copley Corporation is frequently --------------- as a company that employs workers from all over the world.
A) recognized
B) permitted
C) prepared
D) controlled

111. Payments made ------------------ 4:00 p.m. will be processed on the following business day.
A) later
B) after
C) than
D) often

112. Greenfiddle Water Treatment hires engineers who have ------------------ mathematics skills.
A) adjusted
B) advanced
C) eager
D) faithful

113. After --------------- the neighborhood, Mr. Park decided not to move his cafe to Thomasville.
A) evaluation
B) evaluate
C) evaluating
D) evaluated

114. The average precipitation in Campos --------------- the past three years has been 22.7 centimeters.
A) on
B) for
C) to
D) under

115. Improving efficiency at Perwon Manufacturing will require a --------------------- revision of existing processes.
A) create
B) creativity
C) creation
D) creative

116. Conference attendees will share accommodations ------------------ they submit a special request for a single room.
A) even
B) unless
C) similarly
D) also

117. To receive --------------- , please be sure the appropriate box is checked on the magazine order form.
A) renew
B) renewed
C) renewals
D) to renew

118. Donations to the Natusi Wildlife Reserve rise when consumers feel ----------------- about the economy.
A) careful
B) helpful
C) confident
D) durable

119. When --------------- --applied, Tilda’s Restorative Cream reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
A) consistent
B) consist
C) consistently
D) consisting

120. The marketing director confirmed that the new software program would be ready to ------------------ by November 1.
A) launch
B) facilitate
C) arise
D) exert

121. Satinesse Seat Covers will refund your order ----------------- you are not completely satisfied.
A) if
B) yet
C) until
D) neither

122. In the last five years, production at the Harris facility has almost doubled in ----------------------.
A) majority
B) edition
C) volume
D) economy

123. Ms. Tsai will --------------- the installation of the new workstations with the vendor.
A) coordinated
B) to coordinate
C) coordination
D) be coordinating

124. An upgrade in software would ------------------ increase the productivity of our administrative staff.
A) significantly
B) persuasively
C) proficiently
D) gladly

125. The Rustic Diner’s chef does allow patrons to make menu ------------------ .
A) substituted
B) substituting
C) substitutions
D) substitute

126. Ms. Rodriguez noted that it is important to ----------------------- explicit policies regarding the use of company computers.
A) inform
B) succeed
C) estimate
D) establish

127. ----------------- Peura Insurance has located a larger office space, it will begin negotiating the rental agreement.
A) Happily
B) Now that
C) Despite
D) In fact

128. Mr. Tanaka’s team worked ----------------- for months to secure a lucrative government contract.
A) readily
B) diligently
C) curiously
D) extremely

129. Though Sendark Agency’s travel insurance can be purchased over the phone, most of ------------------- plans are bought online.
A) whose
B) his
C) its
D) this

130. Garstein Furniture specializes in functional products that are inexpensive --------------- beautifully crafted.
A) thus
B) as well as
C) at last
D) accordingly