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 new policy allows employees to set ___________ own working hours under certain conditions.
A) they
B) their
C) theirs
D) themselves

102. Based on last year’s data, Paik Company increased its sales projections ___________ the current year.
A) when
B) for
C) if
D) or

103. Harbison’s Department Store interviews applicants ___________ standard business hours.
A) among
B) beside
C) during
D) onto

104. Takealong Industries’ commercial propane heaters deliver more warmth to ___________ areas.
A) wideness
B) widen
C) wider
D) widely

105. By switching to new project-management software, the editorial team has ___________ improved its publication processes.
A) great
B) greatly
C) greater
D) greatest

106. The search committee ___________ three candidates for the chief executive position.
A) nominating
B) nomination
C) has nominated
D) has been nominated

107. ___________ a two-month delay, new carpeting was installed in the east conference room.
A) Additionally
B) Although
C) After
D) Furthermore

108. To boost ___________, the Makeup Artist Academy is offering a free starter kit to new students.
A) enroll
B) enrolled
C) enrolling
D) enrollment

109. Because Lectula Furniture Company ___________ its delivery times, we were able to set a firm opening date for the new hotel.
A) guarantees
B) advises
C) requires
D) delays

110. The computer technician was very ___________ but was not able to solve my problem.
A) friendly
B) neutral
C) possible
D) frequent

111. To make room for conference attendees, ___________ visitors to the office building should use the rear parking area tomorrow.
A) regular
B) regularly
C) regularize
D) regularity

112. Employees must wear their security badge in a way that is ___________ visible when in the building.
A) clearly
B) recently
C) evenly
D) secretly

113. Ms. Phon wanted to attend the gallery opening; ___________ , the inclement weather made that impossible.
A) therefore
B) following
C) however
D) for example

114. Giving leadership tasks to warehouse package handlers often ___________ them to work more productively.
A) adopts
B) reinforces
C) motivates
D) attracts

115. Kaybing Construction works ___________ on large commercial projects in the Newfoundland area.
A) exclusively
B) exclusive
C) exclusivity
D) exclusives

116. Carly Logan plans ___________, so Alan Zill has volunteered to be the stamp club’s next treasurer.
A) resigning
B) to resign
C) resigns
D) to have resigned

117. Although the housing market slowed ___________ the summer months, sales began to pick up again in the autumn.
A) apart
B) even
C) only
D) over

118. To remain fully functional, the exercise machines need to be cleaned ___________.
A) rather
B) almost
C) routinely
D) openly

119. The extended warranty is good for ten years or 100,000 miles ___________ comes first.
A) whoever
B) either
C) whichever
D) another

120. Atlantic Grocers must offer online shopping options or ___________ losing customers to other supermarkets.
A) risk
B) protect
C) cancel
D) hold

121. ___________ client is assigned to a personal financial adviser to whom inquiries should be addressed.
A) Each
B) All
C) Some
D) Most

122. Mr. Singh wants to form a ___________ to explore some employee reward programs.
A) supervisor
B) suggestion
C) notification
D) committee

123. Please provide your phone number ___________ the delivery driver needs to contact you.
A) whereas
B) despite
C) if not
D) in case

124. ___________ of Pondview Tower are required to make rent payments on or before the first day of every month.
A) Owners
B) Buyers
C) Tourists
D) Tenants

125. Likoni Hospitality Group, one of Mombasa’s largest employers, has a ___________ impact on the local economy.
A) considerably
B) considerable
C) considering
D) consideration

126. ___________ best sellers, Booksters offers a wide selection of classics and biographies.
A) Besides
B) Somewhat
C) Whose
D) Becoming

127. New food regulations require all Dean’s Burgers packaging to contain the notice that ___________ undercooked meat can be harmful.
A) consumer
B) consumption
C) consumes
D) consuming

128. Each Genutria snack bar contains as much protein as two eggs, with none ___________ the fat and cholesterol.
A) of
B) by
C) out
D) minus

129. Fisko eyeglass frames come in various ___________, including round, square, and oval.
A) sights
B) methods
C) shapes
D) materials

130. The CEO wants a greater portion of next year’s budget ___________ to research and development.
A) allocated
B) imprinted
C) economized
D) rationalized