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. Before operating your handheld device, please __________ the enclosed cable to charge it.
A) plan
B) remain
C) use
D) finish

102. Safile's new external hard drive can __________ store up to one terabyte of data.
A) secure
B) security
C) securely
D) secured

103. Mr. Peterson will travel __________ the Tokyo office for the annual meeting.
A) to
B) through
C) in
D) over

104. Yong-Soc Cosmetics will not charge for items on back order until __________ have left our warehouse.
A) them
B) they
C) themselves
D) their

105. Our premium day tour takes visitors to historic sites __________ the Aprico River.
A) onto
B) since
C) inside
D) along

106. Eighty percent of drivers surveyed said they would consider buying a vehicle that runs on __________.
A) electricity
B) electrically
C) electricians
D) electrify

107. Xinzhe Zu has __________ Petrin Engineering as the vice president of operations.
A) attached
B) resigned
C) joined
D) combined

108. Next month, Barder House Books will be holding __________ third author's hour in Cleveland.
A) it
B) itself
C) its own
D) its

109. Chester’s Tiles __________ expanded to a second location in Turnington.
A) severely
B) usually
C) recently
D) exactly

110. Tabrino's has __________ increased the number of almonds in the Nut Medley snack pack.
A) significant
B) significance
C) signifies
D) significantly

111. __________ she travels, Jacintha Flores collects samples of local fabrics and patterns.
A) Wherever
B) in addition to
C) Either
D) in contrast to

112. Most picture __________ at Glowing Photo Lab go on sale at 3:00 PM. today.
A) framer
B) framing
C) framed
D) frames

113. All students in the business management class hold __________ college degrees.
A) late
B) developed
C) advanced
D) elated

114. We hired Noah Wan of Shengyao Accounting Ltd, __________ our company's financial assets.
A) to evaluate
B) to be evaluated
C) will be evaluated
D) evaluate

115. Ms. Charisse is taking on a new account __________ she finishes the Morrison project.
A) with
B) going
C) after
D) between

116. Cormet Motors' profits are __________ this year than last year.
A) higher
B) high
C) highly
D) highest

117. In its __________ advertising campaign. Jaymor Tools demonstrates how reliable its products are.
A) current
B) relative
C) spacious
D) collected

118. Remember to submit receipts for reimbursement __________ reluming from a business trip.
A) such as
B) when
C) then
D) within

119. Patrons will be able to access Westside Library's __________ acquired collection of books on Tuesday.
A) instantly
B) newly
C) early
D) naturally

120. Please __________ any questions about time sheets to Tabitha Jones in the payroll department.
A) direction
B) directive
C) directed
D) direct

121. Before signing a delivery __________, be sure to double-check that all the items ordered are In the shipment.
A) decision
B) announcement
C) receipt
D) limit

122. Funds have been added to the budget for expenses __________ with the new building.
A) associated
B) association
C) associate
D) associates

123. Ms. Bernard __________ that a deadline was approaching. so she requested some assistance.
A) noticed
B) obscured
C) withdrew
D) appeared

124. Mr. Moscowitz is __________ that Dr. Tanaka will agree to present the keynote speech at this year's conference.
A) hopes
B) hoped
C) hopeful
D) hopefully

125. Two Australian companies are developing new smartphones, but it is unclear __________ phone will become available first.
A) if
B) which
C) before
D) because

126. Corners Gym offers its members a free lesson in how to use __________ property.
A) weighs
B) weights
C) weighty
D) weighed

127. __________ the rules. overnight parking is not permitted at the clubhouse facility.
A) Prior to
B) Except for
C) Instead of
D) According to

128. Once everyone__________, we can begin the conference call.
A) arrived
B) is arriving
C) to arrive
D) has arrived

129. Each summer a motivational video that highlights the past year's __________ is shown to all company employees.
A) preferences
B) accomplishments
C) communications
D) uncertainties

130. Employees who wish to attend the retirement dinner __________ Ms. Howell's 30 years of service should contact Mr. Lee.
A) honor
B) to honor
C) will honor
D) will be honored