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YOU WILL HAVE 35 MINUTES TO COMPLETE PARTS IV AND V OF THE TEST.

READING

This is the reading section of the test. There are two parts to this section.

PART IV

Directions: Questions 51–80 are incomplete sentences. There are four words or phrases, marked (A), (B),
(C), and (D), under each sentence. Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then
mark your answer on your answer sheet.

Example

The sentence should read, “Please turn off your computer at the end of the day.” Therefore, you should
choose answer (C).

Now begin work on the questions.

51. Feng’s family is ------- about visiting friends in 55. Pedro has just moved ------- a lovely
Canada next summer. apartment on Seventh Avenue.
(A) saying (A) into
(B) planning (B) with
(C) thinking (C) up
(D) leaving (D) on

52. Jack was unable to find ------- keys this 56. Ms. Burton went to the bakery ------- a cake.
morning.
(A) to buy
(A) his (B) bought
(B) himself (C) will buy
(C) him (D) buying
(D) he
57. The teacher asked Thomas to get the books
53. These boxes are small and ------- to lift. from the top shelf ------- he was the tallest
student.
(A) easy
(B) happy (A) but
(C) gentle (B) except
(D) cheap (C) since
(D) so that
54. The homework assignment was short,
so everyone finished it ------- . 58. Lexington Florists sells beautiful flower -------
for any occasion.
(A) quickening
(B) quickest (A) arrange
(C) quickly (B) arranged
(D) quicken (C) arranges
(D) arrangements

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59. Yesterday Mayumi received a letter ------- her 67. I think you will find this travel guide ------- for
cousin Yuki, who is working in Italy. your trip to Australia.
(A) at (A) actual
(B) from (B) useful
(C) of (C) able
(D) toward (D) likely

60. The Springfield area will have ------- skies 68. When Paul and Barbara had finished hanging
and sunshine tomorrow. up the decorations for the party, Fatima asked
------- to help with the food.
(A) clearly
(B) more clearly (A) themselves
(C) clears (B) they
(D) clear (C) them
(D) their
61. Ms. Jones was ------- hired to manage the
marketing department. 69. The vase broke because it was handled
------- by the moving company workers.
(A) exactly
(B) closely (A) currently
(C) recently (B) evenly
(D) strongly (C) roughly
(D) hardly
62. Steven always feels ------- after a walk along
the beach. 70. The retirement ------- for Ms. Lopez will take
place on May 23.
(A) relax
(B) relaxing (A) celebration
(C) relaxed (B) celebrates
(D) relaxes (C) celebrated
(D) celebrate
63. Yanxuan ------- not to join the tennis team
because she did not have enough time 71. Carlos wants to go hiking ------- swimming
to practice. this weekend.

(A) realized (A) although


(B) decided (B) for example
(C) felt (C) instead of
(D) wondered (D) however

64. At Luigi’s Restaurant, dessert is ------- in the 72. Dr. Bauer’s office is ------- located in the
price of the meal. center of town.
(A) include (A) convenience
(B) inclusion (B) conveniently
(C) including (C) conveniences
(D) included (D) convenient

65. Singer Linda Hahn will star in a special ------- 73. Discounted tickets for the baseball game will
at the Towlen Theater on November 5. be sold ------- on the team’s Web site.

(A) performance (A) lately


(B) admission (B) deeply
(C) attendance (C) only
(D) reservation (D) solidly

66. Living in France has been a wonderful ------- 74. Employees should pay attention ------- their
for Min Sung. supervisor explains the safety information.

(A) experience (A) when


(B) experienced (B) during
(C) experiences (C) such
(D) experiencing (D) what

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75. Dunley, Inc., has achieved ------- over the 78. Kyung Mi shaped the pizza dough into a
years by creating unique computer products. ------- circle before she added the tomato
sauce.
(A) benefit
(B) increase (A) perfection
(C) public (B) perfectly
(D) success (C) perfect
(D) perfecting
76. When the package arrives, please look at it
------- to make sure it is not damaged. 79. There are colorful photographs of India -------
the book.
(A) carefulness
(B) carefully (A) onto
(C) caring (B) throughout
(D) care (C) along
(D) between
77. A good fence will ------- animals from eating
the vegetables in the garden. 80. Enrique felt ------- that he was chosen to
receive the science award.
(A) prevent
(B) last (A) honors
(C) avoid (B) to honor
(D) finish (C) honoring
(D) honored

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PART V

Directions: Questions 81–100 are based on reading materials such as notices, letters, forms, and
advertisements. Choose the one best answer, (A), (B), (C), or (D), to each question. Then mark your answer
on your answer sheet.

Read the following example.

The notice says that the cafeteria is closed and will open again on June 5. Therefore, you should choose
answer (B).

Now begin work on the questions.

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Questions 81-82 refer to the following advertisement.

81. How much will customers save by using the 82. For what can the coupon be used?
coupon?
(A) A dress
(A) 10 percent (B) Jewelry
(B) 20 percent (C) A coat
(C) 25 percent (D) Shoes
(D) 30 percent

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Questions 83-84 refer to the following letter.

83. Why is Susan writing to Ann? 84. What is Ann planning to do next week?
(A) To schedule a museum visit (A) Take a vacation
(B) To invite her on a trip (B) Travel for work
(C) To thank her for a gift (C) Go to a party
(D) To recommend a book (D) Shop for books

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Questions 85-87 refer to the following notice.

85. What will happen at the Dunmont Library? 87. How can users of the Dunmont Library
borrow books from the Ralsberg Library?
(A) Classes will be held.
(B) Books will be replaced. (A) By showing their library cards
(C) Space will be added. (B) By paying a membership fee
(D) Floors will be repaired. (C) By filling out a special form
(D) By signing their names
86. When will the Dunmont Library reopen?
(A) In March
(B) In April
(C) In August
(D) In September

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Questions 88-89 refer to the following article.

88. What is the purpose of the article? 89. What does Ms. Watkins say about the
company?
(A) To tell employees about a pay raise
(B) To inform customers of a price increase (A) Its employees enjoy working there.
(C) To announce a new juice product (B) Its products are of excellent quality.
(D) To introduce a new company president (C) It plans to begin selling fruits and
vegetables.
(D) It invites customers to suggest new
products.

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Questions 90-92 refer to the following notice.

90. Where would the notice probably be found? 92. How can a traveler receive a discount?
(A) At a travel agency (A) By speaking to an attendant
(B) In an airport lounge (B) By entering a contest
(C) At a hotel (C) By using a special code
(D) On an airplane (D) By handing in a card

91. What is included with the notice?


(A) A customer survey
(B) A free ticket
(C) A travel guide
(D) A photograph

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Questions 93-95 refer to the following article.

93. Where was Ms. Davis interviewed? 95. For how long was Ms. Davis traveling?
(A) In New York City (A) Two months
(B) In Sydney (B) Three months
(C) In Los Angeles (C) Six months
(D) In Barcelona (D) One year

94. Why was Ms. Davis traveling around


the world?
(A) She was researching an article.
(B) She was on a concert tour.
(C) She was visiting friends.
(D) She was taking a vacation.

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Questions 96-97 refer to the following advertisement.

96. What is being advertised? 97. When will there be an information session?
(A) A job opening (A) On January 15
(B) An employment agency (B) On February 15
(C) Consulting services (C) On March 15
(D) Training courses (D) On April 30

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Questions 98-100 refer to the following notice.

98. Who is this advertisement for? 100. Why should readers call Dominique Laurent?
(A) Hotel guests (A) To request pricing information
(B) Tour guides (B) To make a purchase
(C) Home buyers (C) To arrange a visit
(D) Apartment renters (D) To reserve a hotel room

99. What does the notice say is available in


the building?
(A) An exercise room
(B) A parking area
(C) A meeting room
(D) A restaurant

Stop! This is the end of the test. If you finish before time is called, you may go back to Part IV and Part V and check your
work.

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