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. Invited guests must confirm their intention to attend the banquet __________ the end of the week.
A) behind
B) by
C) on
D) across

102. Applicants will be asked to provide proof of __________ accounting certification at the first interview.
A) they
B) them
C) their
D) themselves

103. __________ resembling sculptures from previous eras, Mr. Florence’s artwork depicts everyday scenes.
A) Closer
B) Close
C) Closely
D) Closest

104. Mr. Parza will take part in a contract __________ in Singapore to finalize the details of the acquisition.
A) negotiate
B) negotiation
C) negotiates
D) negotiator

105. The audience gave an enthusiastic round of applause when the musicians stepped __________ the stage.
A) onto
B) until
C) with
D) as

106. Hikers should bring __________ they need with them, as there are no shops along the trail.
A) wherever
B) this
C) everything
D) then

107. Upon examination, Ms. Seo discovered that the figures her department __________ last week were incorrect.
A) has calculated
B) calculates
C) will calculate
D) calculated

108. Partnering with Apor Footwear could be a profitable __________ for Pasadena Department Store thanks to the retailer’s excellent reputation.
A) atmosphere
B) content
C) arrangement
D) source

109. __________ the merger is authorized by the board members, an official valuation of the company must be made.
A) Before
B) Despite
C) Nor
D) How

110. Fairnay Manufacturing __________ standards set by the National Health and Safety Association regarding exposure to chemicals.
A) insisted
B) conducted
C) adopted
D) underwent

111. The increase in mobile phone usage brought __________ the need for stricter laws against texting while driving.
A) among
B) toward
C) down
D) about

112. Visitors to Bellucci Orchard can become active __________ in the harvest process by registering for a VIP tour.
A) participants
B) participate
C) participatory
D) participation

113. The resort offers a daily pass and a season ticket, __________ of which can be used to access the ski lift.
A) either
B) it
C) those
D) what

114. The company’s CEO reacted __________ to the news that stockholders had called for a last-minute meeting.
A) predictable
B) predictably
C) predicts
D) prediction

115. An extensive construction project on Highway 17 has __________ the exit ramps to improve motorist safety.
A) broad
B) broaden
C) broadly
D) broadened

116. The community basketball tournament is __________ supported by city government funds, with local businesses making up the remainder.
A) partially
B) approximately
C) overly
D) briefly

117. Only employees with __________ sales of $30,000 for domestic and international goods will be eligible for promotions.
A) combines
B) combined
C) to have combined
D) to combine

118. The upcoming city council meeting is intended for residents __________ wish to voice concerns about the proposed commercial district expansion.
A) several
B) others
C) but
D) who

119. Although the costs of the top-selling hybrid vehicles differ __________, the gas mileage results are nearly the same.
A) signify
B) significant
C) significantly
D) signifying

120. Many passengers choose to travel solely with a carry-on bag __________ than pay the required fee for checked luggage.
A) whenever
B) rather
C) better
D) regardless

121. Driven by demand for ways to share information quickly, a number of new social media sites __________ in the past year alone.
A) to emerge
B) are emerged
C) have emerged
D) will emerge

122. An online education platform, Eleshade allows users to take technology courses from the __________ of their own home.
A) appreciation
B) decoration
C) layout
D) comfort

123. Management chose to __________ the office picnic due to a forecast of adverse weather.
A) call off
B) fill out
C) back up
D) hand in

124. The San Marino Ballet Company will perform at Welburn Theater, and troupe members will sign autographs __________.
A) somewhat
B) afterward
C) alike
D) otherwise

125. Attendees of the International Unity Summit come from __________ cultural backgrounds and speak a variety of languages.
A) ongoing
B) conscious
C) adjustable
D) diverse

126. The report demonstrated that rush hour traffic downtown and the average congestion on Nicall Bridge are roughly __________.
A) compares
B) comparable
C) comparing
D) comparison

127. Each club official must remain in office __________ to the expiration date of his or her term of office until a successor can be found.
A) prospective
B) subsequent
C) likely
D) eager

128. When she concludes her assignment overseas on June 30, Ms. Adrian __________ over one hundred production facilities.
A) would inspect
B) will be inspected
C) is inspecting
D) will have inspected

129. Items that do not meet customers’ expectations may be returned for a refund or exchanged for merchandise of __________ value.
A) competent
B) receptive
C) initial
D) equivalent

130. University administration asked the committee to analyze the __________ of the change for faculty and students.
A) implications
B) alliances
C) aptitudes
D) supplements