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. Mr. Pierce requested that all employees meet in ----------------- office at noon.
A) himself
B) his
C) him
D) he

102. We greatly appreciate your ------------------------ in preparing your office for the upcoming move.
A) cooperates
B) cooperated
C) cooperation
D) cooperate

103. Employees who ----------------- to contribute to the company picnic should contact Mr. Liu.
A) require
B) supply
C) wish
D) express

104. Ms. Ngo will make the awards announcement ------------------ the luncheon next week.
A) up
B) onto
C) off
D) at

105. As of October 1, Ms. Givens will be planning our department’s travel ----------------- .
A) budgeted
B) budget
C) budgetary
D) budgeter

106. Job applicants are --------------- encouraged to submit a work portfolio and a resume.
A) rapidly
B) strongly
C) nearly
D) tightly

107. Join us for dinner on Friday ----------------------- Mr. Yi’s promotion to Vice President of Marketing.
A) to celebrate
B) celebrates
C) will celebrate
D) celebrated

108. The ----------------- of 21 tools ordered will be delivered to the Abby Street warehouse this afternoon.
A) set
B) room
C) fit
D) power

109. Galaxy Health Club offers a 20 percent discount for all classes -------------------- November.
A) entire
B) during
C) while
D) ever

110. -----------------the printer cartridge was installed correctly, it leaked some ink.
A) Although
B) So
C) If
D) However

111. Ms. Chu will explain how the factory workers can protect ----------------- equipment from damage.
A) theirs
B) them
C) themselves
D) their

112. Promotional ideas for violinist Zelina Ortiz will be --------------- by the publicity team next month.
A) escorted
B) tutored
C) discussed
D) subscribed

113. Giffords Global Investors Magazine experienced its highest numbers in ----------------- sales in the last quarter.
A) digits
B) digital
C) digit
D) digitize

114. A new barbershop is opening ------------------ the neighborhood already has three others.
A) among
B) that
C) prior to
D) even though

115. Now that Rocker Guitar School is a ---------------------- enterprise, it can afford to hire additional teachers.
A) musical
B) profitable
C) compact
D) long

116. The renovated office building did not look the way Ms. Garcia ----------------- it would.
A) imagine
B) imagining
C) imagined
D) imagination

117. Arsov Consulting advised us to wait until the --------------------------- to ship the new line of sweaters.
A) summer
B) year
C) hours
D) weather

118. The heads of --------------- department in the company must attend the training session in Kolkata.
A) its
B) each
C) most
D) several

119. Vurk Ltd., manufacturer of industrial sewing machines, is ----------------- to introduce a line of home products soon.
A) applied
B) expected
C) inquired
D) objected

120. Reception desk personnel are thoroughly trained to answer any --------------- that hotel guests may have.
A) questioner
B) questioned
C) questions
D) questionable

121. Wyckshire Mobile’s unlimited talk, text, and data plan is priced -------------------------at £50.00 per month.
A) promptly
B) reasonably
C) partially
D) loyally

122. Khaab Staffers announced its acquisition of an international database of --------------- 5,000 companies sorted by location or industry.
A) many
B) beside
C) wide
D) over

123. The presence of several eagle nests makes Hilltop Grove a favorite site for ----------------------- bird watchers.
A) enthusiastic
B) affordable
C) elaborate
D) comparable

124. The general manager has implemented a system to fill online orders of costume jewelry lines more --------------- .
A) quick
B) quickest
C) quicker
D) quickly

125. Quillet Motors has been working -------------------------- the goal of reducing its factory emissions by 25 percent since last year.
A) after
B) across
C) opposite
D) toward

126. Gribson & Kim’s ----------------- brand identity accurately conveys the company’s image and values.
A) powers
B) powered
C) powerful
D) powerfully

127. The city council approved Remco’s application to build a shopping center ------------------------ opposition from local residents.
A) in spite of
B) in order that
C) even so
D) on the contrary

128. Marliet Marketing can help any business -------------------------- its products through multimedia advertising packages.
A) promote
B) promoted
C) promotable
D) promoter

129. Local reporters sought --------------------- with the department manager who found old property records in the city hall basement.
A) permits
B) materials
C) conditions
D) interviews

130. To appeal to younger consumers throughout Asia, the sportswear company is shifting its marketing tactics --------------- .
A) drama
B) dramatic
C) dramatically
D) more dramatic