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. Video game designers need a broad ----------------- of computer programming.
A) knowledge
B) known
C) knowing
D) know

102. Concerning the item that was lost in transit, we will take responsibility for ------------------------.
A) it
B) its
C) its own
D) itself

103. The Springly Energy marketing team is working hard ------------------ our latest products.
A) promote
B) to promote
C) promoted
D) were promoting

104. The job advertisement lists several ------------------------- needed to be considered for an interview.
A) specialists
B) qualifications
C) engagements
D) assortments

105. When the contract is signed and received, it will become ------------------- immediately.
A) effective
B) effect
C) effected
D) effectively

106. It is unlikely that a policy change could have ---------------- the financial challenge that the construction company faced.
A) shared
B) banned
C) forbidden
D) prevented

107. Barsan Photo is ------------------ that their latest printer will not be available before the start of the third quarter.
A) acknowledge
B) acknowledges
C) acknowledging
D) acknowledgement

108. Thanks to the new system we installed, all lights and other devices turn on ----------------- when you enter the office.
A) heavily
B) seriously
C) automatically
D) furiously

109. -------------------- the high demand for apartments, the study says single detached homes will be the most popular dwelling in five years.
A) Despite
B) Apparently
C) As expected
D) In contrast

110. The process for estimating our yearly expenses is ------------------------------- , so we can start planning staffing for next year.
A) careless
B) full
C) entire
D) complete

111. As of June 26, only one ----------------- had called to request space at the trade show.
A) exhibitor
B) exhibit
C) exhibition
D) exhibiting

112. To keep costs ----------------- an established budget, the owner decided to reduce the size of the garage to be constructed.
A) into
B) over
C) within
D) beside

113. The outdoor sales event was a great success ------------------- the cold and rainy weather.
A) in spite of
B) provided that
C) although
D) unless

114. No ------------------ of Mr. Hanson’s book would be complete without mentioning his insightful analysis of the world of business blogs.
A) finish
B) summary
C) composition
D) organization

115. Updating the product line that buyers have complained about will send an obvious ------------------------------- to our valued customers.
A) messaging
B) messenger
C) message
D) messaged

116. The Internet will ------------------------- be a crucial part of the economy for the foreseeable future.
A) concisely
B) perfectly
C) currently
D) undoubtedly

117. The management team required little ------------------ before deciding to promote Ms. Yang.
A) deliberation
B) deliberate
C) deliberated
D) deliberately

118. The human resources office is adopting a more ------------------- policy that would give employees additional vacation days.
A) generous
B) collaborative
C) severe
D) regional

119. Mr. Greaves will speak to our suppliers about ------------------ handling of the transportation situation.
A) they
B) their
C) them
D) these

120. This is only a preliminary list of job candidates, so interviewers should ------------------ the possibility of last-minute additions.
A) wait
B) decide
C) expect
D) figure

121. Market conditions were ------------------------------- enough last year for us to make several new acquisitions.
A) favor
B) favorite
C) favorably
D) favorable

122. Web advertising is smart in the sense that it can be highly specific and target a market ------------------------------- great accuracy.
A) near
B) during
C) between
D) with

123. The library director requests that staff obtain ------------------ in instructional technology to better support the library’s educational programs.
A) certification
B) certified
C) certifiable
D) certifier

124. ---------------------- existing products, which are designed for people with technical expertise, this new program should appeal to a wider audience.
A) Before
B) Instead of
C) Unlike
D) While

125. Some functions of our Web team are to identify problems with applications and then ------------------------------- fixes.
A) priority
B) prioritize
C) prioritized
D) prioritization

126. This partnership ----------------- a great opportunity for us at Stolant Tech to broaden our inventory of available software.
A) corresponds
B) represents
C) appreciates
D) intends

127. We will need to delay the start of the advertising campaign because the relevant contracts have only been -------------------completed.
A) part
B) parted
C) partial
D) partially

128. ------------------------- much of the accounting staff will be on vacation next week, the ones remaining in the office will be very busy.
A) Until
B) Except for
C) Because
D) Due to

129. ------------------------- sending multiple e-mails to share ideas and reach a decision, the team leader called a one-hour meeting to discuss the issue.
A) As a result
B) In order to
C) The same as
D) Rather than

130. Applicants for the position of flight attendant at Joyous Airlines need to -----------------a calm sense of authority at all times.
A) estimate
B) appear
C) involve
D) project