or cea = READING TEST In the Read ‘of texts and answer several different types of read Comprehension coe ea sg st wilnl 7S inutes. There ae the pars, ng directions are given for each pat. You are encouraged t0 answer as many QUESTIONS 2° Posse yg, the time allowed. ‘You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in your fg PART 5 Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices aye Given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark the lay (A), (B), (C), oF (0) on your answer sheet. 101. Mr. Ashburton has been —-— 105. By ——- offices in London, Paris, ang Tecommended by all three of his Madrid, Sedgehill Ltd. has continued its teferences. ‘growth into markets overseas, when the 106. ———- the kiin’s heat is set too high, the review. ceramic objects inside may be ruined Dr. Lin, the keynote speaker at this yoa"* ‘groundbreaking dental devices.4108. 110. 1, 12. 13. 114, Rose's Bistro will close next m xt month due to escalating operating -~ duns (A) expenses (8) functions (C) customers (0) occasions During yesterday's meeting, Ms. Milne offered her —---- to the sales team for their excellant results this quarter. (A) congratulations, (8) congratulate (C) congratulating (©) congratulatory The employee satisfaction survey results are —-— to differ among departments. (A) important (B) likely (C) probable (©) recent ‘The course taught by Prof. Brennink is intended for —--~ interested in medical or health-related careers. (A) either (8) those (C) which (0) whom Starting September 1, the accounting department will issue travel reimbursements --— from biweekly paychecks. (A) separates (B) separately (C) separating (0) separation The planned construction of several new office buildings in Newbury has created —— demand for skiled workers. (A) lengthy (B) plenty (C) sizable (D) durable 115. 16. 17. 118. 19. 120. “The new computer security program allows users to —-~ any suspicious activity on their account. (A) monitoring (B) monitors (C) monitored (0) monitor The --—— of the Kawagoe factory has had a significant impact on Inagi Technology employees’ productivity (A) expansion (8) expanded (C) expanse (0) expand Please review the repair estimate carefully -—— it has been received from the ‘maintenance department (A) then (6) while (C) ever since (0) as soon as, s LsaL —— of the marketing assistant include coordinating focus groups and writing detailed reports. (A) Promotions (8) Offerings (C) Productions (0) Responsibilities ‘The product development team for Herbeve Cosmetics is a package redesign o tty 10 increase sales. (A) considered (8) considering (C) considers (0) consider -—— an inerease in small, individual furnaces, glassblowing has become a more accessible and popular art medium. (A) Because of (8) Instead of (C) Rather than (0) Such as. (30 ON TO THE NEXT PAGE TESTS 144 Scan NVEWS RRGPFEETS.Directions: Read the texts that fo Four answer choices for each aac: A we Fd, phrase, or sentence is missing in pats of each toxt Guestion tretext. Then mark the letter =k 1G) elon below the text, Select the best answer complete - iii F (D) on your answer sheet. (A). (8), lone 131-134 refer to the fotowing aati B-B Chang International to buy Sieng Technology SINGAPORE—B-B Chang Intemational (88) announced Wednesday that Sieng Technology in @ deal valued at $450 miton ire Financial experts believe the Sieng acquisition will make BBCI the word's leading producer of Circuits. “They will be well ahead of their -—..." said ‘top analyst Rhoda Sutton, | 5-8 Chang plans to maintain Sieng's current workforce, with each of Sieng's factories continuing ‘normal operations for the next five years. needed. BBCI will evaluate whether additional staff are BWA) 133, (A) critics (8) he (8) suppliers (C) those (C) investors (0) someone (©) competitors 182, (A) Offers from other firms were rejected. 134. (A) After all ®) All four are operating at maximum q eae (c) Bie erpeny will be acquired next (D) As a matter of fact year. (0) The transaction should improve morale. (60 0N TO THE NEXT PAGE Test 5 143, Scan NVEWS RRGPFEETS.PART 7 Direction: =: In is art YOU will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, e-mals, and stant Messag98, Each text or set of texts is followed by several questions. Select the | best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), of (0) on your answer sheet. Questions 147-148 refer to the following receipt Receipt # 84502-11516 (Keep this receipt number handy. You will need itif you have to contact customer service) April 17, 6:43 px, Received from Jasmine Shalib: $54 payment to Pilgrim Theater Charged to credit card ending in 000-1394 Description: Tickets for Philip Dadian in concert Friday, May 1, 7:30 .v. Unit price: $27 / Quantity: 2 / Amount: $54 IMPORTANT: Please print this receipt and bring it with you to the venue. No paper tickets will be mailed. Be sure to arrive early to check your name on the preorder list at the ticket counter. Tickets are nonrefundable. ce ty ti 148. What must Ms. Shalib bring with her? 147. What does Ms. Shalib pian to do on May 1? (A) Call the theater (8) Request a refund (C) Pay her credit card bill (0) Attend a musical event (A) Acredit card (8) Paper tickets (C) Acopy of a receipt (0) Aform of identification {30.0 TO THE NEXT PAGE —_—_—— Tests 147 Scan NVEWS RRGPFEETS.and e-mail Suswtone 176-10 reer tone towing atveieamet TT Boriken Islander Boriken Islander is Puerto Rico’s largest locally owned car rental company. We offer a range of vehicles at the lowest possible prices. f you can get a . aos ii any of our local competitors, we will match that rate and pay for a full ta The following vehicles are available for rent: Car Class | Description awd rate Economy | 2-door vehicle suitable for 4 passengers and 2 large bags | _ $199.00 Compact | 4-door vehicle suitable for 4 passengers and 3 large bags | _ $229.00 Standard | 4-door vehicle suitable for 5 passengers and 4 large bags | $259.00 _| Premium | 4-door vehicle suitable for 5 passengers and 5 large bags | $309.00 Rates listed refer to payments made in person at our customer service counter. Discounted rates and details about the features of each car type are available on our Web site, www.borikenislander.com. Looking for even more savings? Use our services during April and May and receive an additional 10% off the weekly rate. To: | [customerservice@borikenislandercom | will be traveling to Puerto Rico on business during the second half of this month, so I {ust Visited your Web site to make a reservation. I plan to rent a 4-door vehicle, because I will be traveling with three colleagues and want to be mindful of their comfort. At the same time, Iam on a limited budget, so I intend to book the least expensive vehicle of this type. Before finalizing the booking, though, there are two pieces of information I would like to have, both of which I was unable to locate on your site Fist, i pick up the carat your branch in San Juan and drop it off at either your Ponce or Aguadilla branch at the end of the rental period willbe charged a drop-off fee? Second, | am unfamiliat with whe soods land the traffic on the island, 0 1 would like toad a navigation system to my onder ‘Would that be possible? If so, how much would the weekly rate he? 4 ‘Thank you for your assistance. Magdalena Gutierrez Scan NVEWS RRGPFEETS.aa 116. ‘7. 178. what information is NOT included in Borken Isiander’s advertisement? (A) Tho rental prices for its vehicles {@) The number of people each kind of vehicle can accommodate {) The amount of fuel each kind of vehicle typically uses (0) The amount of luggage space in each kind of vehicle What type of car will Ms. Gutierrez most likely rent? (A) Economy (8) Compact (C) Standard (0) Premium ‘What is indicated about Boriken Islander? (A) Ithas locations in various Puerto Rican ties. (@) tts customers are primarily businesspeople. (C) itcharges a cash deposit for online reservations. (0) itis owned by an international ‘corporation, 179. What is suggested about Ms. Gutierrez? (A) She has visited Puerto Rico before. (8) She will be eligible or a discounted rate. (C) She frequently does business with Boriken Islander. (0) She was referred to the rental agency by another traveler. 180. According to the e-mail, what is one piece of information that Ms. Gutierrez is seeking? (A) The company's business hours (8) The company's reservation procedures (C) Additional details about the types of ‘cars available (0) The availabilty of a navigation device Isai S (00 0N 70 TE NEXT BAGE, Seo ee mal TESTS: 159 Scan NVEWS RRGPFEETS.