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. When she held her last meeting, Ms. Toba ---------------- her sales staff to perform even better next quarter.
A) encourage
B) is encouraging
C) encouraged
D) was encouraged

102. All staff have been informed ------------------- the proposed partnership with ERI Finance.
A) for
B) about
C) to
D) at

103. On Friday, Mr. Nakamura will discuss ------------------------- ideas for supporting busy waiters.
A) his
B) him
C) himself
D) he

104. The Forestry Commission was created to ---------------- the state’s natural resources and wildlife.
A) allow
B) manage
C) succeed
D) finish

105. By following established guidelines, construction workers will be able to complete their tasks -----------------.
A) safety
B) safe
C) safeness
D) safely

106. With her numerous credentials, Dr. Kwan is highly -----------------to teach medieval history at Maston University.
A) arranged
B) ready
C) available
D) qualified

107. ---------------- at the annual technology conference is mandatory for all engineers at the Treemont Corporation.
A) Attendance
B) Attend
C) Attends
D) Attended

108. The cafe ------------------ features poets, folk singers, and drama groups on its stage.
A) tightly
B) occasionally
C) vaguely
D) realistically

109. Before the seminar began, attendees were assured ------------------- all scheduled presenters would appear.
A) who
B) around
C) that
D) therefore

110. Forever Pet has been a leader in bringing new products, ------------------ Fun Bone and Chew Right, to the market.
A) however
B) furthermore
C) as if
D) such as

111. Ms. Turner is in charge of --------------------------- the organization of records in the human services department.
A) improve
B) improved
C) improving
D) improvement

112. Sheefon Bank clients always receive an e-mail or text ----------------- following any change to their account password.
A) issue
B) alert
C) claim
D) member

113. A drop in consumer demand has led to a ------------------ decrease in the production of large pickup trucks.
A) remark
B) remarked
C) remarking
D) remarkable

114. After coating the potatoes in flour and spices, chefs should place them ----------------- into the deep fryer.
A) rarely
B) honestly
C) doubtfully
D) directly

115. Several banks have released applications that allow ----------------- customers to pay bills easily by phone.
A) their
B) they
C) them
D) themselves

116. The personnel department will ----------------- only those applicants who have five or more years of experience for the position.
A) participate
B) consider
C) grant
D) make

117. Employees of Belfore Electronics Ltd. are --------------------- involved in community-assistance programs.
A) active
B) actively
C) activate
D) activity

118. The executives at Macalter Equipment decided they would not -----------------the contract without major changes.
A) renew
B) consume
C) identify
D) resemble

119. Wet suits are made with a ----------------- layer of rubber that traps heat and keeps divers warm.
A) protect
B) protects
C) protective
D) protectively

120. Newcamp Services managers will meet to discuss the proposed ------------------- of three smaller branches into one large branch.
A) security
B) bracket
C) connector
D) merger

121. At Yarzen Technology, clients’ records are ------------------- and can only be accessed by a small group of fund managers.
A) confide
B) confidential
C) confidentially
D) confidentiality

122. The featured panel at the NHJ Medical Conference will discuss recent ---------------------- in online health-care services.
A) memories
B) varieties
C) trends
D) rehearsals

123. All of Millville’s restaurants ------------------------ several times a year by the city health department.
A) inspect
B) inspected
C) are inspecting
D) are inspected

124. Sweet Sunlight Bakery has steadily built a ------------------- base of customers with its delicious cookies and cakes.
A) brief
B) loyal
C) strict
D) careful

125. According to financial analysts, -------------------- in medical technology companies are expected to increase in value.
A) invest
B) investing
C) invested
D) investments

126. The city’s harbor is to container ships and fishing vessels of all sizes.
A) accessible
B) formal
C) reasonable
D) likely

127. Maya’s Dancewear expanded its advertising markets, and sales have ----------------------- increased.
A) controlling
B) consequently
C) beneath
D) even though

128. Dobson Ice Cream will not introduce any new flavors ---------------------- the customer survey results are analyzed.
A) around
B) until
C) despite
D) past

129. The renovated company gym ----------------- with free weights and exercise machines.
A) will equip
B) to equip
C) has been equipped
D) is equipping

130. ------------------------ driving their cars, workers who travel to the town center should use the bus lines.
A) Because of
B) Instead of
C) Whenever
D) Although