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 head office holds workshops that can prepare __________ to lead a team.
A) you
B) your
C) yourself
D) yourselves

102. Ms. Kingston decided to reserve transportation to the meeting venue __________ the clients.
A) but
B) off
C) for
D) down

103. __________ attempted to answer questions about local and national history.
A) Contests
B) Contestant
C) Contesting
D) Contestants

104. The “Business Plus” lecture will outline things you should do __________ after launching a new product.
A) immediately
B) nearly
C) previously
D) popularly

105. In its __________ scene, the contemporary musical Picnic at the River depicts a joyful family celebration.
A) final
B) finally
C) finality
D) finalize

106. Customers must write their initials on the dotted lines to indicate their __________ to the terms of the contract.
A) consent
B) receipt
C) ability
D) deal

107. The much-anticipated next episode of Cat and Mouse will be __________ tonight at nine on ZLTV.
A) transformed
B) entertained
C) overcome
D) broadcast

108. Noted chef Pierre Massasoit has __________ been awarded top prizes in famous cooking competitions.
A) regular
B) regularly
C) regularity
D) regularize

109. The employees were able to choose among a list of industrial machinery __________ the headquarters.
A) from
B) after
C) into
D) up

110. Because of the poor condition of its furniture, the small conference room is not considered __________ for formal meetings.
A) appropriate
B) timely
C) competent
D) responsible

111. We were surprised to learn that one of the boxes showed __________ damage after being shipped from the warehouse.
A) noticeable
B) noticeably
C) notices
D) noticing

112. Marlexia Shipping Co. will not __________ freight between trucks and trains any longer.
A) transferred
B) transfer
C) transferring
D) transfers

113. Onderik Garage carried out a __________ while the vehicle’s owner was out of town.
A) modification
B) modify
C) modified
D) modifies

114. The chief technician had __________ to operate the laboratory’s most sensitive instruments at his discretion.
A) design
B) request
C) permission
D) benefit

115. The vendor warned that the data conversion project would __________ fall behind schedule due to software issues.
A) probably
B) probable
C) probabilities
D) probability

116. Dalamet Publishing asks interviewees to send in salary requirements __________ their availability.
A) also
B) as well
C) along with
D) furthermore

117. The council requests that citizens limit themselves to remarks that are __________ to the topic under discussion.
A) steady
B) accustomed
C) obvious
D) relevant

118. With such a large __________ of tourists visiting the country every month, Narpan Tours Ltd. decided to open a new branch.
A) role
B) ground
C) extent
D) volume

119. Client support teams should always strive __________ customer satisfaction by offering excellent service.
A) increased
B) to increase
C) increases
D) is increasing

120. The building’s roof was weakened during yesterday’s storm and __________ must be repaired as soon as possible.
A) occasionally
B) consequently
C) seldom
D) easily

121. The Airline Rewards Card is predicted to attract many new customers and lead to profits for the bank.
A) elevated
B) practiced
C) supervised
D) illustrated

122. Agricultural drones can survey vast areas of farmland __________ a limited time frame.
A) within
B) toward
C) about
D) onto

123. The league’s decision that some plays are not __________ during a game restricts coaches’ opportunities to challenge referees.
A) reviewable
B) review
C) reviews
D) reviewing

124. During the factory tour, visitors must not __________ with any of the operations inside the production plant.
A) attain
B) interfere
C) comply
D) prevent

125. The red buses now in operation, __________ carry passengers to and from the city, are free for airline employees.
A) which
B) whose
C) they
D) their

126. According to the coordinator, several rooms remain __________ at our new branch office.
A) experienced
B) momentary
C) yielding
D) vacant

127. All throughout last month, Abla-Marc Ltd.’s operating profits __________ analysts’ expectations.
A) will be surpassing
B) are being surpassed
C) would have been surpassed
D) have been surpassing

128. The first day of the Pinesville community festival is __________ the antiques flea market is held each year.
A) any
B) to
C) since
D) when

129. After detailed __________, scientists have determined the social systems of several species of wildlife.
A) observation
B) observed
C) observe
D) observant

130. Make sure to keep the loading area clear __________ forklift drivers can maneuver without difficulty.
A) whether
B) in view of
C) due to
D) so that