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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. ------- vacations requests must be submitted 105. The commute to and from work takes -------
by the end of this week. 20 minutes.
(A) Many (A) about
(B) Every (B) for
(C) All (C) to
(D) Much (D) above
102. The town will debate ------- to ban plastic 106. All students ------- in campus housing must
cups or not. leave by the end of the month.
(A) if (A) lives
(B) whether (B) lived
(C) as (C) live
(D) which (D) living
103. Children under 15 need a guardian ------- a 107. The ------- of construction companies
bank account. increased by 25% this year.
(A) to open (A) several
(B) opening (B) whole
(C) opens (C) number
(D) opened (D) many
104. We will decide the name of the product 108. Staff are welcome ------- any beverage in
-------. the restaurant.
(A) latest (A) has had
(B) late (B) to have
(C) later (C) having
(D) lately (D) will have
110. The marketing team was given $500,000 116. The bank is planning to relocate -------
------- the film festival. headquarters to New York City.
(A) had promoted (A) its
(B) to promote (B) itself
(C) was promoted (C) it
(D) will be promoted (D) it’s
111. The first day of orientation always ------- 117. The software will allow employees to -------
group activities. their computers even from home.
(A) includes (A) allow
(B) is included (B) include
(C) including (C) afford
(D) include (D) access
112. Our store ------- 5 million customers last 118. Gerald will leave work ------- to health
year. issues.
(A) is exceeding (A) due
(B) exceeded (B) because
(C) exceeding (C) since
(D) to exceed (D) for
113. The company performed well ------- several 119. The banquet was a success ------- to
problems. everyone’s hard work.
(A) regardless (A) thankfully
(B) as much as (B) thanks
(C) however (C) thank
(D) despite (D) thankful
114. Copies of the company’s budget plans 120. Customers are asked ------- their identity
were sent to ------- member of the board. before paying.
(A) much (A) to verify
(B) many (B) verifying
(C) every (C) verifies
(D) all (D) verified
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121. The product performed ------- overseas 127. Any damaged merchandise can be returned
than domestically. for a ------- refund.
(A) taller (A) full
(B) bigger (B) fully
(C) better (C) fullest
(D) happier (D) fuller
122. The CEO ------- the warehouse when he 128. Smartphones have made banking much
has time. ------- for both tellers and clients.
(A) visited (A) easily
(B) visiting (B) easiest
(C) visits (C) easier
(D) visit (D) easy
123. Joining our membership ------- gives you 129. The popular bakery has ------- than 26
$100 in coupons. locations all over the world.
(A) class (A) over
(B) fund (B) more
(C) program (C) much
(D) application (D) under
124. All vehicles are inspected ------- leaving the 130. Those ------- are interested in taking the
parking lot. workshop must apply by the end of the day.
(A) in (A) where
(B) with (B) who
(C) prior (C) which
(D) before (D) what
17th November
A bad storm has ----------- local buildings. Part of the school’s roof was blown off by strong winds.
131.
During the storm, the school also ----------- many of its windows broken. The school will be closed
next week. 132.
Residents of George Street were ----------- when a large tree was suddenly blown over. Luckily, no
133.
one was hurt.
Local residents say that they were very sad to see the tree fall. -----------. So, it has been part of the
town for a long time. 134.
The clean-up will begin today. It may take up to six weeks.
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Questions 135 – 138 refer to the following e-mail.
Hi Everyone,
As you might have -----------, the school trip this year will be to Wide River.
135.
The children’s parents will ----------- to sign a form. This will allow their children to swim, waterski,
136.
and sail.
I will be ----------- you all this form tomorrow. They need to be signed and returned by Friday.
137.
John Truffaut
Head Teacher
they said they would bring me one – but they did not.
The seats were comfortable and the food was good. But overall, I think the service was very
poor. -----------.
142.
If I travel with Han Air again, I hope the service will be much better.
Sincerely,
Scott Brown
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Questions 143 – 146 refer to the following memo.
POSTY-NOTE
Hi Bob,
KIM COOPER
What meeting?
12:29
KIM COOPER
It’s a sales team meeting, about the new app. It starts at 10 A.M.
12:32
BRENDA CHOI
No one told me. I’m just in another meeting. I’ll be there in five minutes.
12:38
KIM COOPER
No problem. I’ll tell the boss you’ve got another important meeting to finish.
12:42
BRENDA CHOI
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Questions 149 – 150 refer to the following advertisement.
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www.colmoucof.com
149. How does the advertisement describe 150. Which coffee is strongest?
the coffee’s flavor? (A) Jungle Bean Roast
(A) Sweet (B) Hillside Roast
(B) Deep (C) Rapid River Roast
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151. How many people were surveyed? 152. Which country was the most popular
(A) 200 choice?
(B) 2,000 (A) France
(C) 2,000,000 (B) Spain
(D) 2 (C) UK
(D) Germany
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Questions 153 – 154 refer to the following online notice.
Notice
www.pineridgeski.com
153. Why has the ski resort closed? 154. What does the notice tell people to
(A) Because it has no staff do?
(B) Because of a fire (A) Ski carefully
(C) Because of bad weather (B) Check a website
(D) Because of an earthquake (C) Bring a coat
(D) Wear a hat
jack_gower
Hi, I’m taking a train to Barcelona next week. I am a student. Can I get a discount?
2:26 P.M.
Nina RAIL ADVISOR
Yes, with our Student Rail Card. To get one, you need to fill in a form and pay a small fee.
2:29 P.M.
jack_gower
2:30 P.M. It’s only €10 and it lasts for one year.
2:32 P.M.
jack_gower
One more thing. You’ll need to bring a passport photo with your form.
jack_gower 2:37 P.M.
155. How does Jack describe himself? 157. How long does a Student Rail Card
(A) A lawyer last?
(B) A banker (A) Two years
(C) A student (B) Two months
(D) A journalist (C) One month
(D) One year
156. What does Nina tell Jack to bring?
(A) A pen
(B) A passport photo
(C) Some paper
(D) A train ticket
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Questions 158 – 160 refer to the following e-mail.
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Magazine Sales
Hi Everyone,
As you can see, our magazine has been selling well in winter. In February, we sold 15,000 copies.
But in summer, the sales have been very poor. August was our worst month. In August, we only
sold 6,000 copies.
Perhaps this is because people are more likely to be outside in summer. In winter, they stay
indoors and read our magazine.
Does anyone have any ideas how we can increase summer sales?
Nick, Marketing Department
158. What does the graph show? 160. What does Nick ask for?
(A) Newspaper sales (A) Money
(B) Magazine sales (B) Food
(C) Book sales (C) Ideas
(D) Comic book sales (D) Magazines
To: cityparking@city.com
From: marybrown@smail.com
Date: 11 October
Subject: Car towed away
Attachment: photo1.jpg
I have just returned home after having my car towed away. -[1]-. I tried phoning your helpline,
but it was busy. -[2]-.
I was parked outside the store. I had taken my mother shopping for groceries. She is 92 years
old. -[3]-.
We came back to the car and saw it being lifted onto a truck. I could not believe it.
I have attached a photo of where the car was parked. -[4]-. I could not see any signs to warn me.
As you can imagine I am very angry.
Mary Brown
161. Why is Mary e-mailing? 163. In which of the positions marked [1],
(A) Her shopping was lost. [2], [3], and [4] does the following
sentence best belong?
(B) Her mother is old.
"This is why we need to park very
(C) Her car was towed.
close."
(D) Her car was stolen.
(A) [1]
(B) [2]
162. Which building did Mary park outside? (C) [3]
(A) The store
(D) [4]
(B) The museum
(C) The swimming pool
(D) The library
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Questions 164 – 167 refer to the following text message chain.
CHLOE
Stan, did you remember that you need to take the cat to the vet?
10:15 A.M.
STAN
164. What has Stan forgotten? 166. Where is the vet’s surgery?
(A) To go to the store (A) Hill Street
(B) To cook dinner (B) Tower Street
(C) To clean the house (C) Union Street
(D) To take the cat to the vets (D) Duke Street
165. What time is the appointment? 167. How does Chloe describe the box?
(A) 10:15 A.M. (A) Wooden
(B) 10:16 A.M. (B) Metal
(C) 10:17 A.M. (C) Blue plastic
(D) 11:15 A.M. (D) Yellow plastic
E-mail: lukeriley@pmail.com
Call: 555-8378
168. How does Luke describe his studio? 170. Who does Luke say he can teach?
(A) Beautiful (A) Young people
(B) Modern (B) Adults
(C) Large (C) All ages
(D) Great (D) Old people
169. How much is Luke’s introductory 171. What else does Luke mention he has?
lesson? (A) A music shop
(A) $20 (B) A record shop
(B) $15 (C) A band
(C) $12 (D) A recording studio
(D) $200
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Questions 172 – 175 refer to the following article.
The workmen opened the box and couldn’t believe what they saw. It was full of gold.
Builder Alan Lambert told us that he couldn’t believe what he was seeing. “It was like
something from a film", he told us.
It is thought the gold was buried around 250 years ago. It will be sent to the city museum.
There could be more gold buried in the area. Work will stop until experts from the museum
can look at the whole area.
172. What were the workmen building? 174. How did Alan Lambert describe
(A) A museum finding the box?
(B) A library (A) Like something from a book.
(C) A swimming pool (B) Like something from a dream.
(D) A parking lot (C) Like something from a film.
(D) Like something from a nightmare.
173. What did the workmen find in the
box? 175. Who will look at the whole area?
(A) Jewels (A) Builders
(B) Diamonds (B) Bakers
(C) Silver (C) Experts
(D) Gold (D) Writers
As you can imagine, they are very big dogs. They are very strong too.
So, they cannot be walked together.
To: sheilasimmons@wammail.com
From: sheilasimmons@wammail.com
Date: 11 October
Subject: Dog Walking Job
Attachment: RESUME.pdf
Dear Sheila,
I was very excited when I saw your advertisement. I absolutely love big dogs. I have an English
Mastiff myself!
I have been walking other people’s dogs for about 20 years.
I have walked all sizes and breeds. I am free every morning Monday to Friday.
Could I ask how much you will pay?
I have attached my resume. I look forward to hearing from you.
Steve Redpath
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176. Why does Sheila need a dog walker? 179. How long has Steve been walking
(A) She is going on holiday. dogs?
(B) She has broken her leg. (A) Thirty years
(C) She has a special project at work. (B) Twenty years
(D) She has too many dogs. (C) Ten years
(D) Five years
177. What kind of dog is Boris?
(A) Newfoundland 180. What does Steve ask about?
(B) St. Bernard (A) How long they need walking
(C) Great Dane (B) Where they need walking
(D) English Mastiff (C) What the dogs eat
(D) How much Sheila will pay
178. What does Sheila mention about her
dogs?
(A) They are very loud.
(B) They might run off.
(C) They are very strong.
(D) They are naughty.
To: sales@toycity.com
From: janherzog@gomail.com
Subject: Space Station Z
This Christmas, my son really wants a Space Station Z. He hasn’t stopped talking about it for
months.
I have e-mailed and called over twenty different toy shops trying to find one. They seem to be
the most popular toy this year.
Do you have one left? If you do, please let me know as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Jan Herzog
To: janherzog@gomail.com
From: sales@toycity.com
Subject: Re: Space Station Z
Dear Jan,
Thank you for your email. I am very sorry but we have sold out of Space Station Z toys.
We do have some of the smaller Space Stations left. You can see them on our website.
I probably shouldn’t tell you this… but you could have a look at another website. They still
have some left:
www.letoyfrancais.fr
This is a French website. So, you will have to pay more for postage, but your son will be really
pleased!
Good luck!
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181. What is Jan looking for? 184. What does Maddie tell Jan about the
(A) A tablet toy?
(B) A laptop (A) They have one left.
(C) A cell phone (B) They have some left.
(D) A toy (C) They have sold out.
(D) They have loads left.
182. Who wants the Space Station Z?
(A) Her husband 185. What does Maddie suggest Jan do?
(B) Her son (A) Think of another present
(C) Her father (B) Buy her son a bike
(D) Her sister (C) Look at another website
(D) Giving up
183. How does Jan describe the Space
Station Z?
(A) The most popular toy
(B) The cheapest toy
(C) The most expensive toy
(D) The best toy
AVAILABLE AT:
www.beatboxboys.com
To: sales@beatboxboys.com
From: simonun@dmail.com
Date: April 20th
Subject: Beat Box Boys Tickets
Hi,
I have been trying to book tickets for the Beat Box Boys concert in New York. But I am
having a problem with your website. It won’t let me buy the tickets.
I can’t understand it. It says there are still tickets available, but I can’t book them.
Has the concert sold out? I’m worried because I really don’t want to miss the concert.
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To: simonun@dmail.com
From: sales@beatboxboys.com
Date: April 20th
Subject: Re: Beat Box Boys Tickets
Hi Simon,
Don’t worry, the concert in New York hasn’t sold out yet. But I think it will soon.
We have been having some problems with our website because so many people have been
trying to get tickets.
I can’t sell you tickets by email. The best thing to do is to phone us on 555-2345. If you give us
your credit card details we can book your tickets by phone.
Then you can collect the tickets from the ticket office before the concert.
Best wishes,
Darren, Ticket Sales
186. Where will the group be on May 10th? 189. How does Simon say he feels?
(A) Detroit (A) Proud
(B) Chicago (B) Excited
(C) San Francisco (C) Worried
(D) New Orleans (D) Happy
187. How much do tickets cost in New York? 190. What does Darren suggest?
(A) $25 (A) Booking tickets by phone
(B) $30 (B) Trying the website again
(C) $40 (C) Going to the show in Buffalo
(D) $50 (D) Coming to his office
JANE CUMMINGS
22 WOODVIEW ROAD
Newmarket
13th September
Your nephew,
Charles
Charles Cummings
13 Gower Street
London
14th September
Dear Charles,
How lovely to hear from you. Uncle Barry and I are both very well thank you.
We would absolutely love you to come and stay. How exciting. It must have been 5 years
ago that you came to stay.
As you know, we have a spare bedroom for you. You don’t need to bring anything with you.
What will you be doing in Newmarket? Will you come by train? We can pick you up from
the station. What time will your train arrive?
Lots of love,
Auntie Jane
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UKRail Ticket
October 5th
London to Newmarket
Departs: 11:25 A.M.
Arrives: 1:45 P.M.
Seat Number 34b (First class carriage)
191. How does Charles describe his time at 194. What does Jane ask Charles?
university? (A) How his mom is doing
(A) Really interesting (B) What London is like
(B) Really tough (C) Why he is coming to Newmarket
(C) Really fun (D) What the weather is like
(D) Really hard
195. When will Charles arrive in Newmarket?
192. Why does Charles write to Jane? (A) 11:25 A.M.
(A) To ask advice (B) 1:45 A.M.
(B) To ask if he can stay with her (C) 1:25 P.M.
(C) To ask if she wants to go on (D) 1:45 P.M.
holiday
(D) To ask if Uncle Barry has a car
To: lucy@bromleyfitness.com
From: kara@dmail.com
Date: July 25th
Subject: Yoga Group
Dear Lucy,
I saw your advert for the yoga group. I have always wanted to try yoga.
I am worried because I am not very fit. I might not be able to keep up with the rest of the
group.
I have a few questions anyway. First, do I need to bring my own mat?
Second, how much do the lessons cost?
And finally, can I just try one lesson to see if I like it?
Sincerely,
Kara Walker
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To: kara@dmail.com
From: lucy@bromleyfitness.com
Date: July 25th
Subject: Re: Yoga Group
Dear Kara,
Lucy
196. Who runs the yoga group? 199. Why does Lucy say “don’t worry”?
(A) Kara (A) To worry Kara.
(B) Lucy (B) To reassure Kara.
(C) Jane (C) To upset Kara.
(D) Chris (D) To make Kara laugh.
197. What does the poster say about yoga? 200. What does Lucy suggest to Kara?
(A) It will make you rich. (A) Bring a friend
(B) It will make you clever. (B) Borrow one of her mats
(C) It will make you younger. (C) Bring some water
(D) It will relax your mind. (D) Wear something comfy
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