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 sentence below. Four answer choices are given. Select the best answer to complete the sentence.

101. The modern art exhibit _____________ the Kennedy Museum closes next weekend.
A) against
B) next
C) out
D) at

102. Dr. Choi is adding a new _____________ to his staff, in an attempt to cut down on waiting times.
A) postponement
B) calculation
C) technician
D) equipment

103. If the VIP seats in the front row are already occupied, some valued guests may have to sit _____________.
A) otherwise
B) instead
C) elsewhere
D) even

104. Cross Country Airlines _____________ a $25 fee for each checked bag, with an extra $5 for any bags over 70 pounds.
A) instituted
B) patterned
C) occupied
D) motivated

105. Clark Catering has provided _____________ food services to the local community for 25 years.
A) exceptionally
B) exceptional
C) exception
D) except

106. The last train to Laketown _____________ from the city center at 11:17 p.m. yesterday.
A) left
B) leaves
C) is leaving
D) will be leaving

107. Fluctuating fuel prices make it challenging to set appropriate shipping _____________ for our products.
A) rates
B) plants
C) interests
D) evaluations

108. Mr. Ishida _____________ his findings to the board at the biannual meeting in September.
A) collaborated
B) announced
C) imposed
D) summoned

109. Managers should write annual reviews _____________ so that all employees may receive prompt feedback.
A) never
B) rather
C) forward
D) quickly

110. Ms. Parkinson will not be able to attend the managers’ meeting on Thursday _____________ a medical appointment.
A) if
B) because
C) due to
D) since

111. _____________ the sales team set a quarterly record, all of its members earned a bonus.
A) When
B) Neither
C) Whether
D) Then

112. Subscribers can purchase _____________ tickets for the opening night gala online or at the box office located at 132 Main Street.
A) situated
B) priority
C) expired
D) cheerful

113. Mr. Henderson’s previous accounting experience will make him a _____________ new member of the team.
A) value
B) values
C) valuing
D) valuable

114. This year’s Worldwide Tech Summit, featuring talks from leaders in the defense technology field, will begin _____________ at 12 p.m.
A) prompt
B) prompter
C) promptness
D) promptly

115. Feston and Sons stationery goods are available at select _____________ for 25% off this weekend only.
A) retailing
B) retailers
C) retailed
D) retail

116. The Roland World amusement park operates _____________ t opening for the year in May and closing in September.
A) seasonally
B) potentially
C) continuously
D) absolutely

117. Notwithstanding some misgivings among the community, the east end of Cherry Street has been rezoned to allow commercial _____________.
A) builder
B) buildings
C) build
D) built

118. Buyers can drive off the lot happy with West Norwich Cars’ _____________ financing and competitive prices.
A) reasons
B) reasoning
C) reasonable
D) reason

119. The marketing director, Ms. Park, launched a new social media campaign _____________ nearly tripled online engagement.
A) where
B) what
C) that
D) who

120. _____________ the electricians are coming this morning to fix a switch in the lobby, the receptionist is working in the conference room.
A) Including
B) Since
C) However
D) As if

121. Due to county noise _____________ , outdoor concerts at Cold Creek Pavilion must end by 10:00 P.M.
A) regulate
B) regulations
C) regulator
D) regulates

122. Ms. Gomez _____________ the finance team next month after spending nine years as a senior analyst at Willoughby Financials in London.
A) joined
B) will be joined
C) was joining
D) will be joining

123. Although the sales _____________ needs a new director, the human resources manager has not yet filled the job opening.
A) illustration
B) introduction
C) department
D) difference

124. Mr. Zhu has a busy schedule, so all appointments and inquiries must be _____________ through his assistant.
A) route
B) routing
C) router
D) routed

125. Kenneth Page, the head of the product development department, is on vacation, but he can answer _____________ questions by e-mail.
A) unequal
B) relaxed
C) resolved
D) urgent

126. When Mr. Jeffries moves _____________ the east office, there will be room for all of the accountants to work on the same floor.
A) during
B) without
C) into
D) of

127. Local businesses raised so much money for the city park fund that the garden can be _____________ maintained for the next three years.
A) complete
B) completes
C) completing
D) completely

128. The rapid speed at which technology becomes _____________ makes it even more important to find a cost-effective way to recycle outdated electronic devices.
A) immediate
B) obsolete
C) separate
D) crucial

129. We have _____________ your application for the sales associate position at Unwired Electronics and would like to invite you to interview with us next week.
A) entreated
B) reviewed
C) discarded
D) reconciled

130. HyView’s newest entry into the curved-screen monitor field _____________ a high-definition, 70-inch display.
A) boasts
B) aims
C) locates
D) settles