READING

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 the 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. Two years ago, some of the athletes 104. ------- her vacation, Janet traveled to
------- school to pursue a professional Hong Kong, Taipei, and Shanghai.
career or the Olympics. (A) Behind
(A) leave (B) From
(B) left (C) Between
(C) will leave (D) During
(D) was left
105. Travel expenses should be ------- no later
102. A road collapse has------- traffic delays than 30 calendar days after returning
on the main route between Mildura and from a business trip.
Merbein. (A) submit
(A) caused (B) submits
(B) departed (C) submitted
(C) directed (D) submissions
(D) operated
106. Customers must contact the -------
103. Ms. Kim asks that the marketing team directly for all warranty and repair issues.
e-mail the final draft to ------- before 5 (A) manufacturer
p.m. (B) manufacturing
(A) her (C) manufactures
(B)she (D) manufactured
(C) hers
(D) herself

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107. Before you can enterthe building, you 113. The bids must be reviewed by the
must show ------- your passport and your engineers to make sure all engineering
airline ticket, so have them ready. ------- for the project are met.
(A) both (A) specific
(B) either (B) to specify
(C) as (C) specifically
(D) if (D) specifications

108. Our employee ------- program can boost 114. Library users must remove all -------
employee morale and decrease belongings when they leave the library
employee turnover. for more than a half hour.
(A) motivation (A) unlimited
(B) reality (B) personal
(C) prevention (C) accurate
(D)consequence (D) believable

109. California employers should familiarize 115. The new management recognized the
------- with significant labor and importance of this business decision and
employment laws passed by the ------- reorganized operational
Legislature in 2000. procedures.
(A) they (A) prompt
(B) themselves (B) promptness
(C) theirs (C) promptly
(D) their (D) prompter

110. Companies ------- send out their free 116. Please complete all the questions
samples with discount coupons to contained on the claim form and provide
encourage consumers to buy their a ------- where requested.
products. (A) signature
(A) nearly (B) delivery
(B) often (C) termination
(C) highly (D) completion
(D) ever
117. The ------- has always been on ensuring
111. It is common practice for a firm to seek a a consistently high level of quality and
------- advantage in order to maintain its outstanding service.
position in the marketplace. (A) emphasized
(A) compete · (B) emphatic
(B) competition (C) emphasis
(C) competitive (D) emphasize
(D) competitively
118. ------- presenting a valid parking permit,
112. Since no more information has been employees cannot park their cars on
released, the game will probably not company property.
come out this year ------- even next year. (A) On
(A) whether (B) Among
(B) then (C) Without
(C) through (D) Over
(D) or
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Questions 181-185 refer to the following article and e-mail.

Virgo America Names New VP of Marketing

Virgo America has named Portia Gales as its new vice president of marketing. In her
new role, Gales will be in charge of shaping the Virgo America brand as it launches
into new markets nationwide. The startup airline, which was launched in August in
Chicago, is working to serve up to 10 cities through 2011, including New York,
Washington, and Los Angeles. It plans to increase its service to 30 cities over the
next five years, the company said.

Gales has worked in the public relations department since Virgo's launch. She takes
over the VP position in January, the company said. She replaces Spence Kramdon,
who left the post last year, a company spokesperson said.

The low-fare carrier uses a host of amenities designed to distinguish itself from other
airlines. It offers mood-lit cabins, an in-flight entertainment system with movies, TV
and online chat rooms in a First Class section with massage chairs.

To: Portia Gales

From: Adam Levitt
Date: January 10
Subject: Congratulations

Dear Portia,

Congratulations again on your promotion. You are very deserving of this opportunity
and I know you will be an invaluable asset to Virgo America. Since you left, Mr.
Raleigh has asked me to join the marketing team. I have not given him an answer
yet, but I have every intention of accepting the position. I have wanted to be a
member of the marketing team ever since I joined this firm 3 years ago as your
assistant. Now that you are the new VP of marketing, my mind is set. Thank you
very much for your glowing recommendation.

I look forward to working with you in the near future.

Sincerely,
Adam Levitt
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181. Why was the article written? 184. What did Ms. Gales do for Mr. Levitt?
(A) To announce the hiring of a new (A) Gave him professional advice
executive (B) Taught him about marketing
(B) To publicize the results of a company (C) Inspired him to join the marketing
expansion team
(C) To announce the retirement of a (D) Gave him an excellent reference
company executive
(D) To inform readers of an up and 185. What is implied about Mr. Levitt?
coming airline (A) He is not good at his job.
(B) He currently resides in Chicago.
182. Where are the offices of Virgo America (C) He previously worked in the public
located? relations department.
(A) Chicago (D) He has always wanted to work under
(B) New York Ms. Gales.
(C) Washington
(D) Los Angeles

183. In the article, the word 'post' in

paragraph 2, line 3 is the closet in
meaning to
(A) company
(B) airline
(C) position
(D) chair

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Questions 186-190 refer to the following e-mails.

From: Terry Vargas(tvargas@ums.edu)

To: Allan Risi(arisi@ums.edu)
Date: March 18
Subject: Faculty Institute

Dear Professor Risi,

You are cordially invited to attend this year's Faculty Institute, to be held on Thursday,
May 18 at the University College facilities on the University of Maryland at Auburn
campus. Last year's Faculty Institute opened by considering a number of quality
"elements" for teaching with technology. We broadly surveyed examples of how faculty,
educational services, and technology support staff are addressing each of these
standards, in addition to methods of surveying students to receive feedback. This year
we will add to these elements to expand the scope of our faculty members.

University College will provide travel support for faculty attending the 2011 Faculty
Institute as part of our commitment to assure quality distance education. If you will be
traveling from UMPI, UMFK, or UMM, this includes hotel accommodation for the evening
of May 17 in addition to the mileage reimbursement provided for faculty from all UMS
campuses. As always, we encourage carpooling. Please RSVP along with any guests
you plan to bring by April 2.

I hope you will be able to join us!

Terry

From: Allan Risi(arisi@ums.edu)

To: Terry Vargas(tvargas@ums.edu)
Date: March 19
Subject: RE: Faculty Institute

Dear Professor Vargas,

Thank you for your personal invitation. I couldn't have had a more enjoyable time at last
year's Faculty Institute which you and your staff organized. I especially enjoyed the lectures
on promoting a supportive learning environment and instituting authentic and meaningful
learning activities via the Internet. My wife claimed the decorations to the Grand Hall were
marvelous, the food superb, and the company second to none.

We look forward to this year's event as well.

Allan
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(B) To describe the details of a be reserved for private functions

charitable dinner (B) Congratulations on winning an
(C) To extend an invitation to a faculty important contract
event (C) Notification that he will be attending
(D) To thank someone for an official with one additional guest
invita.tion (D) Congratulations on last year's victory

187. What is suggested about Mr. Vargas?
(A) He often gives lectures to professors.
(B) He works at the Auburn campus.
(C) He is a close friend of Mr. Risi.
(D) He is one of the event organizers.
188. What does Mr. Vargas expect Mr. Risi to
do?
(A) Indicate whether he will attend the
event
(B) Confirm the number of guests
(C) Be one of the speakers at the dinner
(D) Lead a carpool
190. What aspect of last year's Faculty
Institute does Ms. Risi NOT mention in
his e-mail?
(A) Appreciation of Mr. Vargas's
invitation
(B) Ways of encouraging learning
activities using the Internet
(C) Methods of receiving feedback from
students
(D) How to promote a supportive
learning environment

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Questions 191-195 refer to the following information and e-mail.

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• May 14-16 Pharmax Executive Conference Topic: Toward
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To: Stanley Erwin<serwin@pharmax.com>
From: Prestige Hotekmanagement@prestigehotel.com>
Date: April 3
Subject: Hotel confirmation

Dear Mr. Erwin,

Thank you for your inquiry at our hotel. This e-mail is to confirm your stay at the Prestige
Hotel, from May 17 through May 21. Your confirmation number is 2742. You can check in
from 4:00 P.M. on the day of your arrival, with the checkout time being noon on the day
of your departure. However, a late checkout is available upon request.

When checking in, you will receive a room key card and a guest pass to the exercise
facilities including our expansive indoor pool. Your room includes wireless Internet, fax,
and printer, as per your request.
I've also included two printable coupons. The first is for a complimentary breakfast at any
of our fine restaurants; the second is for a discount for our in-house daily car rentals.

We look forward to having you as our guest.

Thank you.

Prestige Hotel management

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(B) Technology (B) Exercise facilities

(C) Pharmaceuticals (C) Indoor pool
(D) Diabetes research (D) Conference room

192. What will Mr. Erwin do in Paris? 195. In the e-mail, the word 'in-house' in
(A) Assess the effectiveness of new paragraph 3, line 2 is closest meaning to
products (A) home
(B) Meet with new clients (B)cheap
(C) Observe a symposium on new drugs (C) internal
(D) Develop a new diabetes treatment (D) outside

193. Where is the Prestige hotel located?

(A) In Paris
(B) In Berlin
(C) In New York
(D) In Los Angeles

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Questions 196-200 refer to the following advertisement and e-mail.

Academia Scholastic
A young, growing business services/training company seeks a sales manager. Primary
responsibility is overseeing a sales team of more than 10 people to increase productivity,
efficiency, and overall sales. We have classes all over the country and the sales manager
will need to make sure that those classes get filled among other things.

Qualifications:
- 2-3 years' experience as a sales manager a MINIMUM
- Existing contacts in the construction and utility and energy efficiency industries would be
ideal
- Sales force or other sales experience required (Those without this experience need not
apply)
- Experience in working in a stressful, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities:
- Creating sales materials for use by sales staff
- Managing a sales team
- Reporting to senior management
- Training new employees
- Hiring new salespeople
- Building and managing an outside sales force

To: Aaron Plabo<aplabol@academiascholastic.com>

From: Ashley Park<apark@intellearning.com>
Subject: Sales Manager

Hello Aaron:

I hope things are good with you and my former boss. I am now a human resources recruiter at
Intel Learning. My work at Intel Learning is interesting. The company culture is a lot like the
culture at Academia Scholastic.

I noticed your ad for a sales manager at classifiedjobs.com. We have a young intern here named
Brie Claudia who will be completing her internship with us at the end of next month. I would
love to be able to hire her full time, but Intel Learning currently has no openings due to budget
cuts. Ms. Claudia has taken on increasing responsibilities since her arrival at Intel Learning, and
she has become a reliable and trustworthy manager. I'd really like to see her find work at a
company that utilizes her diverse skills.

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know if you arc interested in interviewing her and I will have her forward her resume.
Best regards,
Ashl ey Park
196. What is indicated about the position
advertised?
(A) It is an opportunity for part-time
employment.
(B) It is advertised on the company's
website.
(C) It is in a highly competitive field .
(D) It is posted on a job listing website.
197. What is the purpose of the e-mail?
(A) To recommend a qualified candidate
(B) To apply for the listed job
(C) To request an updated resume
(D) To ask for more information
pertaining to the job
198. According to the e-mail, where did Mr.
Plabo and Ms. Park work together?
(A) Intel Learning
(B) Academia Scholastic
(C) Classifiedjobs.com
(D) In a classroom setting
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(A) She has had her responsibilities
increased at Academia Scholastic.
(B) She has contacted Ashley Park.
(C) She is dissatisfied with her current
job.
(D) She has more than two to three
years of experience as a sales
manager.
200. Why will Intel Learning NOT offer Ms.
Claudia a job?
(A) Ms. Claudia does not meet all the
required qualifications.
(B) Intel Learning has recently
experienced budget restrictions.
(C) Ms. Claudia is unable to work as an
intern.
(D) Intel Learning rarely promotes from
outside the company.
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