240 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 answer on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in your test book. PARTS 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. 102. 103, - request will be sent to the personnel director once he retums from his business trip. (You (8) Your (C) Yours (0) Yourselves The company implemented a strict security measure to ------- the unauthorized use of the new equipment. () dispose (8) prevent (C) protect (©) ignore ‘The organization experienced a -—----- in the number of volunteers who took part in the chartly event. (A) decrease (B) decreases {C) decreasingly (0) decreased -- 2 P.M. 104, Dr. Wilson will see you ~~ tomorrow. yin (B)on (jas (Dj at 105. Health Yoga has developed a more ~---=-- way to lose weight that no one has ever imagined before. (A) effective (B) effects (©) effectively (0) effect 108. At the weekly meetings, our CEO - emphasizes the importance of communication between employees. (A) finally (B) frequently (C) previously (D) inadvertently natn a sesnmemnnnnac407. Mr. Chang ~------ the potential buyer to the facility while Ms. Law is away on business. (A) will escort (8) escorted (©) to escort (0) is escorted that our customers will surely be satisfied with the measures we have taken. {A) hopeful (8) impressive (©) honorable (D) cheerful 109. ------- you give permission to use either your story oF the photos taken during the interview, you will be paid $200. (A) As soon as (8) Stil (C) Meanwhile (0) For instance 110. Swimming pools at local hotels are two meters deep. (A) normal (8) normally (C) normalize {D) normalization 111. Michael Johnson, the owner of the critically acclaimed Batali Bistro, is the —---— of this year's tasty food award. (A) recipient ®) client (©) member (0) visitor 112. According to Dr. Amaretti, even those ~- frequently work out can catch diseases, (A) what (8) why (C) who {D) whose 114, Senzen English TORIC in learning more about us, you are welcome to contact us 24/7, (A) interest (8) interesting (©) interested (O) interests CG Graphics has seen a remarkable sales increase heading ------- the third quarter. (A) during (8) among (into (0) below 115. Our insurance policy can provide 116. 117, 118. emergency funds in case an unexpected financial crisis (A) occur (B) occurs (C) had occurred (0) occurring According to the regional meteorological office, last summer was the hottest beginning weather observations there. (A) above (8) past (©) until (0) since The gold medalist said he was greatly -- to sing the national anthem at the awards ceremony. (A) honor (8) honorable (C) honors. (0) honored We ask you to contact the manufacturer -- if you have any mechanical problems when using the machine. (A) extremely (8) carefully (©) directly (0) largely » ® hGO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE Actual Test 06 + +244Benzen Ee 242 149. With the updated tracking system, you can receive alerts ~----- once your order has been shipped. (A) automate (8) automatic (©) automated (0) automatically 120. The spacious conference room ------- the Adore Hotel provides a separate area for team meetings with full video capability. (A) along () aside (©) inside (D) alone 421, The company developed a unique technique to prevent mobile phones from suffering ------- dust and water damage. (A) significant (@) deep (©) broken () fragile 122. By developing budget renovation ------, ‘Space Interior Builders intends to regain its former status in the market. A) projected (8) projects {O) projecting (0) projectors 123. Only those who made e reservation beforehand are - in the seats near the window. (A) won (8) shared (C) permitted (D) delighted 124. Deli Food Mart has - - to offer free delivery during the summer sale event. (A) promptly @) after (C) promised (0) due 125, —---- the test results on your first day of work, you may be assigned a different task. (A) Since (8) Depending on (©) White (0) In order for 426. The LED used in communications devices has a tiny cell structure yet a > fast response time. (A) remark (8) remarks (CO) remarking (0) remarkably 127. After working in show business for quite a long time, Mr. Sun --—---- gained popularity. A) meticulously (B) eventually (C) clearly (D) already 428. A recent study on the —---- of horses to read human emotions surprised many whe had never shown any interest in the animats, (A) abllity (8) able (©) abled (O) ably 4129. During the strategic meeting, the CEO --- the importance of the successful launch of our new line of products. (A) reserved (8) emphasized (C) dominated (D} released 480, The company announced that the new building is currently in the final ~ of construction and will be open to the public next month (A) range (8) result (©) stage (D) exam