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. Ms. Budrow was promoted after ------------------ group recorded the highest revenue growth for the year.
A) her
B) hers
C) herself
D) she

102. The community program features classes in photography, drawing, ----------------- other arts.
A) yet
B) but
C) and
D) thus

103. Glass containers must be ---------------- secured during transport.
A) safely
B) safe
C) safety
D) safer

104. This month’s ---------------- figures have increased five percent over the last month.
A) selling
B) sold
C) to sell
D) sales

105. Summer interns may ----------------- either free company housing or a stipend of $2,000.
A) choose
B) wonder
C) apply
D) rent

106. If a client leaves a voice message, we will return the --------------- promptly within one business day.
A) extra
B) effort
C) signal
D) call

107. The department’s most ----------------- production unit will receive a bonus at the end of the quarter.
A) effective
B) effect
C) effectively
D) effecting

108. Al’s Cafe will now be open on Sundays ---------------- the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
A) for
B) between
C) inside
D) from

109. Mr. Liu will not be in the office this morning --------------- he has a dentist appointment.
A) following
B) because
C) including
D) likewise

110. Ms. Trinacria’s team is developing a kitchen faucet that can ----------------- respond to voice commands.
A) reliably
B) rely
C) reliability
D) reliable

111. So far this year, the Richmond City Orchestra has sold out ------------------ one of its concerts.
A) complete
B) total
C) every
D) entire

112. You must close the application before ---------------- the installation of the software update.
A) to begin
B) beginning
C) must begin
D) begins

113. The town’s traffic committee urges motorists to drive --------------- on Main Street.
A) abundantly
B) obviously
C) rightfully
D) cautiously

114. Eastington University just announced the ------------------- of all foods containing artificial preservatives from its cafeteria menu.
A) eliminate
B) eliminated
C) elimination
D) eliminates

115. Some commuters were late because of the weather, but the road closures affected an even ----------------- number.
A) great
B) greater
C) greatest
D) greatly

116. At each performance, dancer Clay Hastings displays a remarkable ----------------- to connect with his audience.
A) degree
B) function
C) totality
D) ability

117. Amand Corp.’s flexible work policy is --------------- beneficial to the company as employee turnover is minimal.
A) financially
B) finances
C) financial
D) to finance

118. Ragini Kumari has published a book about the history of agricultural -------------------- in the region.
A) practical
B) practices
C) practiced
D) is practicing

119. Ms. Sanchez has ------------------ been promoted to office manager at Delbay Tech.
A) anywhere
B) soon
C) recently
D) when

120. Please reserve room 200 for Monday afternoon, since the workshop is expected to ----------------- several hours.
A) occur
B) start
C) hold
D) last

121. Zachary Cho, president of the Canadian Florist Association, introduced the ---------------------- speaker at the convention.
A) opening
B) expanded
C) careful
D) powered

122. The team ----------------- completes the online training first will receive a catered lunch.
A) whichever
B) it
C) that
D) either

123. Industry news and upcoming social events are ----------------- the items featured in the company newsletter.
A) during
B) among
C) toward
D) except

124. Many customers have remained faithful to Kristiansen Electronics --------------- the years because of our excellent customer service.
A) through
B) even if
C) prior to
D) while

125. The release of the earnings report will ------------------------- until the latest company figures are ready.
A) delay
B) have delayed
C) be delayed
D) be delaying

126. Assistant Director Melissa Arun works -------------------- the interns to monitor the quality of their work.
A) across
B) alongside
C) against
D) about

127. Ms. Fujita has postponed the team meeting until next week because everyone already has ----------------- to do this week.
A) most
B) enough
C) neither
D) which

128. Call Gislason Insurance today to speak to a ----------------------- agent for a free quote.
A) licensed
B) maximum
C) required
D) former

129. Motorbike Unlimited’s marketing campaign will begin --------------- the terms of the contract are finalized.
A) as well as
B) other than
C) rather than
D) as soon as

130. ----------------- of planet Jupiter may provide scientists with long-awaited answers.
A) Acceleration
B) Intention
C) Observation
D) Provision