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. The Sandville Community Center received ------------------------ of art supplies.
A) donating
B) donated
C) donations
D) donate

102. The sales associates often ---------------- potential client accounts at the weekly meeting.
A) discusses
B) discuss
C) discussion
D) discussing

103. Ravelia Hotels is building a hotel ------------------------- Wingate Mall.
A) up to
B) since
C) next to
D) throughout

104. Starting this Thursday, all Tenacore employees will be required to wear ----------------------- official uniforms.
A) their
B) themselves
C) they
D) them

105. Mr. Kwon ------------------ guided the proposal through the difficult approval process.
A) skillful
B) skilled
C) skill
D) skillfully

106. The Standbridge Company ---------------- its staff to work remotely one or two days each week.
A) understands
B) participates
C) encourages
D) remembers

107. Please arrive ten minutes before your appointment to allow enough ------------------- to fill out some paperwork.
A) time
B) staff
C) seats
D) funds

108. ----------------------- you have any questions about the updated contract, please contact Human Resources.
A) If
B) Though
C) Either
D) Beyond

109. The printed ----------------- for the upcoming musical are kept in the theater director’s office.
A) advertisements
B) advertises
C) advertised
D) advertise

110. Laboratory chemicals should be stored no ------------------------- than eye level and never on top of a tall cabinet.
A) upper
B) further
C) longer
D) higher

111. According to Reilly's vehicle fleet manager, ---------------- company delivery vans will be serviced in August.
A) much
B) total
C) all
D) highly

112. Because airlines ----------------- revise baggage-check policies, passengers should check for updates before a flight.
A) occasion
B) occasional
C) occasions
D) occasionally

113. Contracts for the Queen's Landing project should be placed in an ----------------- stack on the supervisor’s desk.
A) organize
B) organizer
C) organized
D) organizing

114. Some board members ---------------- that Mr. Saito’s sales forecasts are too optimistic.
A) need
B) pause
C) refuse
D) suspect

115. Ms. Koffler is confident ----------------------- the new manager will improve the department’s productivity.
A) in
B) well
C) that
D) both

116. The wooden barn on the Eastwood property is so ----------------- deteriorated that it is unlikely to be salvaged.
A) formerly
B) badly
C) briefly
D) exactly

117. Roseville Resort is offering discounted accommodations ---------------- its first month of operation.
A) during
B) among
C) in front of
D) away from

118. Although the look of the new mobile phone model is ------------------ the previous one, the call quality is much improved.
A) similar to
B) involved in
C) happy with
D) occupied by

119. Dr. Simone Beaumont ------------------- to head of Research and Development at Brodeur Technology last week.
A) promoted
B) was promoted
C) promotes
D) is promoting

120. Enertek Industries is developing an --------------------- safe method for refining lithium.
A) environmentalist
B) environments
C) environmental
D) environmentally

121. Before starting the motor, make sure the ------------------ brake is .
A) engage
B) engages
C) engagement
D) engaged

122. Henderson Technical College offers introductory computer --------------------- for free to community members.
A) purchases
B) lessons
C) graphics
D) users

123. No fees will be charged for the time the agency -------------------- to search for records.
A) looks
B) examines
C) takes
D) inspects

124. The Durand Concert Hall, was built 80 years ago, has undergone a complete ---------------------- renovation.
A) where
B) each
C) there
D) which

125. There may be flaws in the computer code that we are not ------------------ aware of.
A) yet
B) soon
C) far
D) lately

126. ---------------------- who wishes to make a monetary gift to the Voltra Museum should fill out the form at the back of the brochure.
A) Anyone
B) Whichever
C) Each other
D) Those

127. Companies that seek a stable workforce ------------------------ should focus on employee as well as recruitment.
A) agents
B) coverage
C) retention
D) authentication

128. ---------------------- a new user-friendly interface on its Web site, the Kramer-Lee Company reported improved customer satisfaction.
A) Furthermore
B) Owing to
C) Subsequently
D) At one time

129. Chef Wingert is reluctant to open a second location of Antoine's Pizza -------------------- interest from many of his customers.
A) overall
B) in addition to
C) despite
D) on the whole

130. ------------------------------- thinking by Ms. Blakely’s marketing team helped increase sales of the Mindi motorcycle.
A) Relative
B) Potential
C) Distant
D) Creative