YOU HAVE ONE HOUR TO COMPLETE PARTS III, IV, AND V OF THE TEST

READING

In this section of the test, you will have a chance to show how well you understand
written English. There are two parts to this section, with special directions for each part.

Part III

Directions: Question 51 – 70 are incomplete sentences. Four words or phrases, marked

(A), (B), (C), (D), are given beneath each sentence. You are to choose the one word or
phrase that best completes the sentence. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of
the question and mark your answer.

Example

Because the equipment is very delicate, it

must be handled with - - -

(A) caring Sample answer

(B) careful (A) (B) (C) (D)
(C) care
(D) carefully

The sentence should read, “Because the equipment is very delicate, it must be handled
with care.” Therefore, you should choose answer (C).

As soon as you understand the directions, begin work on the questions.

51. - - - to several studies, 15 percent 53. The building was the - - - in the
of the population under the age of city.
25 have taken up smoking.
(A) More
(A) Accept (B) Most
(B) Written (C) Bigger
(C) According (D) Tallest
(D) Determined
54. The marketing Department had no
52. All keys for the store were - - - in - - - plan for the new product.
a safe place behind the counter.
(A) able
(A) Kept (B) statute
(B) Guard (C) specific
(C) Holding (D) in place
(D) Displayed
55. The student group asked to be left (A) for
alone, to carry out their meeting (B) when
without - - - (C) after
(D) storms
(A) fails
(B) boxes 61. The - - - matter is, the more it
(C) attitudes weighs.
(D) interruption
(A) denser
56. It is hard to find - - - people for (B) tighter
low-paying positions. (C) older
(D) deeper
(A) renewed
(B) invested 62. The young men were - - - for
(C) valuable vandalism.
(D) responsible
(A) quitted
57. Air temperatures are - - - by wind (B) arrested
and altitude, as well as by other (C) finished
factors. (D) stopped

(A) elements 63. Bicyclist - - - to ride in the park.

(B) determine
(C) effective (A) is not
(D) influenced (B) cannot go
(C) not allowed
58. They - - - to the mountain town to (D) are forbidden
visit their friends.
64. The company - - - in 1970.
(A) drove
(B) draft (A) founded
(C) dried (B) were found
(D) driven (C) was founded
(D) has been founded
59. Insurance providers strive to
determine ways to - - - health 65. Heavy rains - - - the tournament
plans. from continuing later in the
afternoon.
(A) pay
(B) data (A) canceled
(C) repair (B) included
(D) improve (C) prevented
(D) organized
60. The ship entered port - - - three
months at sea.
66. He was mature and - - -, and his (C) purchased
business decisions were sound. (D) Acceptance

(A) confidence 69. The company newspaper keeps

(B) confiding in staff - - - about matters that are
(C) self-confident interest to everyone.
(D) self-confidently
(A) Told
67. Staff were asked to - - - for any (B) Dated
contingency. (C) Decided
(D) Informed
(A) predict
(B) preceded 70. The report said that everything was
(C) preparing - - - control.
(D) be prepared
(A) on
68. After - - - their tickets, the man and (B) at
his family entered the ballpark. (C) over
(D) under
(A) buying
(B) bought

Part IV

Directions: In questions 71 – 80 each sentence has four words or phrases underlined. The
four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (A), (B), (C), (D). You are identify the
one underlined word or phrase that should be corrected or rewritten. Then, on your
answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer.

Example

All employee are required to wear their Sample Answer

A B (A) (B) (C) (D)
identification badges while at work.
C D

Choice (A), the underlined word “employee,” is not correct in this sentence. This
sentence should read, “All employees are required to wear their identification badges
while at work.” Therefore, you should choose answer (A).

As soon you as you understand the directions, begin work on the questions.
71. The stars and the moon has always
A B 77. He had so much business to conduct in
fascinated man. A B
C D Tokyo that we did not expect

72. The Shipping Department did not seal he returns until the twelfth.
A C D
the cartons because government
B 78. Although four candidates ran for the
official wanted to inspect the shipment A
C office, it was universally accepted that
since it went out. B
D only two of them stood any chance of
C
73. Once the condition is under controls, be elected.
A B D
the patient must adhere to a strict
C 79. The three childhood friends later went
low-fat diet.
D everywhere together, include vacations
A B C
74. Although the reception was schedule at the beach.
A B D
for six o’clock, the band did not arrive
C
until after seven. 80. My brother was driving me to work
D A
yesterday when our car was hitting a
75. High winds and heavy rain assaulted B C D
A bus.
the coast south of the cape, and
B
forcing residents to find refuge inland 81. With the advent of satellite
C D A
on higher ground. transmission of photographs of the

earth’s atmosphere, forecast the

76. It is seldom to people find the sounds B C
A B weather has become relatively exact
of nature offensive, but sounds of D
C science.
civilization, particularly in cities, are
D 82. I like to see a movie, but Bob would
always bothersome. A B C
 rather go dancing at disco club. 88. Employees are encouraged to discuss
D A B
among themselves the advantages and
83. They asked what to find the restaurant C
A B disadvantages to participate in the
at which they had made reservations. D
C D company health plan.

84. He is going to need of some time to 89. The producing schedule, established
A B A B
train his replacement, and he will early in the project, was the only
C C
remain with the company until then. guideline the team was given.
D D

85. Because they were very aware of the 90. Although the French are known to be
A B A
environment, they handled all waste hard workers and rugged
C
products with extremely carefully. individualists, every French would
D B
prefer to spend his time in
86. When going from country to country, C
A B conversation with friends over a
travelers have always had to submit to D
C leisurely dinner.
costumer inspections of their baggage.
D
87. The fact that certainly public education
A
needs are being met by the private
B
sector does not sit well with liberal
C D
educators.
 Part V

Directions: Questions 161 – 200 are based on a variety of reading material (for example,
announcements, paragraphs, advertisements, and the like). You are to choose the one best
answer, (A), (B), (C), (D), to each question. Then on your answer sheet find the number
of the question and mark your answer. Answer all questions
following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage.

Read the following example.

The museum of technology is a “hands-on” museum, designed for people to

experience science at work. Visitors are encouraged to use, test, and handle the
objects on display. Special demonstrations are scheduled for the first and second
Wednesdays of each month at 1:30 p.m. Open Tuesday-Friday, 2:30-4:30 p.m.,
Saturday 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Sunday 1:00-4:30 p.m.

When during the month can visitors see special demonstrations?

(A) Every weekend Sample Answer

(B) The first two Wednesdays (A) (B) (C) (D)
(C) One afternoon a week
(D) Every other Wednesday

The passage says that demonstrations are scheduled for the first and second Wednesdays
of the month. Therefore, you should choose answer (B).

As soon as you understand the directions, begin work on the questions.

Question 91 – 93 refer to the following list of shopping tips.

SMART MAIL-ORDER SHOPPING TIPS

When comparing costs, remember to include applicable shipping costs and

sales tax in the final price.

Read all the fine print, including the return policy. Look for companies that
provide a no-questions-asked return policy.

Keep careful records of your order, including the catalog name, address, and
telephone number, items ordered, order date, operator name, and expected
delivery date. Also, try to get an order number for future reference.

If you are having a problem with a mail-order company that you cannot resolve
yourself, contact one of the HELP organizations.

91. When ordering products through a
catalog, what should the final price
include?
(A) Shipping insurance costs
(B) Sales tax and Insurance
(C) Sales tax and shipping costs
(D) Import duties and all taxes
92. Which of the following should be
done by a person ordering by mail?
93. What should a person do if a mail-
order company sends substandard
merchandise and will not accept a
return or exchange?
(A) Report it to the police
(B) Contact a HELP organization
(C) Write to the Better Business
Bureau
(D) Return the merchandise to a
local store

(A) Buy several items, to get the best

price
(B) Read the fine print and get an
order number
(C) Send payment only after
receiving the order
(D) Discard records of transactions
once completed
Question 94 and 95 refer to the following advertisement.

At the Madrid Chancellor Hotel you can expect the finest in luxury and
convenience, with the business traveler’s special needs in mind. Our tasty
array of regional, national, and international dishes, prepared by the most
skilled European chefs, are served on only the finest China. Our concierge is
always a source of the most up-to-date information and, of course, anyone
having business in Spain will appreciate our modern communication
facilities, on line 24 hours per day, and available in every room.

94. At whom is the above advertisement

directed? 95. What do the advertisers say they are
good at doing?
(A) Vacationers
(B) Senior Citizens (A) Making doing business more
(C) Business Travelers convenient
(D) Convention organizers (B) Helping guests find
entertainment
(C) Directing people to good
restaurants
(D) Accommodating individual
preferences
Questions 96 and 97 refer to the following advertisement.

The Helping Hand

Need some help? The Helping Hand can help your office by answering
busy phones, sending faxes worldwide, or providing local courier
services. The Helping Hand is efficient, reliable, and reasonably priced.
We have all the equipment you need on our site. Call us today for a free
consultation and price quote.

96. What are two major features of the 97. What type of services does the
Helping Hand? Helping Hand provide?

(A) Low price and reliability (A) Sales

(B) Responsibility and years of (B) Office
experience (C) Medical
(C) Many employees and courteous (D) Mechanical
representatives
(D) Equipment available and
delivered to local job sites
Questions 98 – 100 refer to the following instructions.

Blue Star Junipers

Guide to Planting and Care

Dig a hole larger than earth ball of soil attached to roots.

Remove plant from its container or burlap before planting. Do not disturb
root system.
Plant at least 3-4 feet from other plantings.
Set earth ball into ground so that the top of the ball is slightly below ground
level.
Fill hole with good topsoil and peat moss. Pack firmly.
Soak thoroughly with water. (Thereafter water once/week)
Fertilize soil around the plant with well-balanced plant food twice annually.

98. According to the instructions, what

special care must be taken while (A) Every month
planting a juniper? (B) Every three months
(C) Two times per year
(A) The root system must not be (D) Once each year, in spring
damaged.
(B) The plant must be watered before
planting.
(C) The hole for the plant must be
twice as large as the earth ball.
(D) The handler must wear protective
gloves to avoid skin rash.

99. How deep should the hole be to plant

the juniper?

(A) From three to four feet

(B) Deep enough to reach ground
water
(C) Deep enough to encircle the
entire plant
(D) Deep enough for the earth ball to
be below ground level
100. How often should a juniper be GOOD LUCK…..
fertilized?