READING REVISION
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 your 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.
1. Studies show that the average audience forms its ________ of the speaker within the first
few seconds of the presentation.
(A) impress (B) impressive (C) impressively (D) impression
2. Dolores Jr. excels as an estate planning attorney who helps clients manage their assets
_____.
(A) effect (B) effectively (C) effects (D) effective
3. ________ the office is located in a prime downtown location, the rent is actually not
very high.
(A) Because (B) Even (C) Although (D) Therefore
4. The film crew ________ in Namibia earlier this week to prepare for the promotional tourism
campaign.
(A) arrived (B) having arrived (C) to arrive (D) arriving
5. The editor noted some ________ content and marked the text to be deleted.
(A) repetition (B) repetitiously (C) repetitious (D) repetitiousness
6. I considered______for a job with that company, but I finally decided to stay where I am.
(A) applying (B) to apply (C) apply (D) applied
7. Neither the bus________the train will get you to the meeting on time.
(A) either (B) and (C) or (D) nor
8. ________ up your desk with beautiful paper products from Norimi Stationery.
(A) Brighten (B) Brightens (C) Brightened (D) Brightening
9. It really is a very informative article if you_______ a few minor factual errors.
(A) overhead (B) overload (C) overlook (D) overstay
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10. ________ who arrives at the company parking garage after 10:00 A.M. must contact
security for an access code.
(A) Each (B) Anyone (C) Everything (D) Those
11. The new location of the Bentler Company is easily ________ by car or bus.
(A) access (B) accessibly (C) accessible (D) accessibility
12. Several members of the audience had left the auditorium before the speaker____ his speech.
(A) finished (B) have finished (C) finishing (D) had been finished
13. Once you have Mr. Garcia's ________ , please post the job listing to the usual Web sites.
(A) approval (B) approves (C) approve (D) approving
14. We hope to see a substantial_______ in sales by the end of the quarter.
(A) raise (B) rise (C) up (D) elevate
15. The company's policy allows business travel by ________ train and airplane.
(A) further (B) either (C) both (D) hardly
16. We cannot do anything to correct the problem if no one is willing to take_______ for the
mistakes that were made.
(A) response (B) responsibility (C) responsibly (D) responsible
17. Regular applications of fertilizer improve seedling health and ________ enhance the growth
of leafy vegetables.
(A) dramatically (B) dramatic (C) drama (D) dramatize
18. As soon as Ms. Lark_______ the documents, I will put them in an envelope
and mail them.
(A) is signing (B) signs (C) signed (D) will sign
19. Since so few people were able to attend, we decided to put_______ the meeting until
next week.
(A) in (B) on (C) up (D) off
20. To get to the conference room, turn left ________ after passing the employee cafeteria.
(A) immediately (B) recently (C) originally (D) lately
21. Most banks now offer clients the option of receiving their statements electronically or
________ mail.
(A) from (B) of (C) in (D) by
22. The amount they paid the consultant is quite low and not fair_______ for the high
quality of work he did.
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(A) expenditure (B) disbursement (C) compensation (D) indebtedness
23. If you place your desk_______ those two windows, you will be able to take advantage
of the natural sunlight.
(A) through (B) from (C) inside of (D) between
24. A recent ________ found that property values in the Agate Valley region had increased by 3
percent between January and June.
(A) assessment (B) assessed (C) assessable (D) to assess
25. Any employee who has worked here a minimum of two years_______ eligible for a raise.
(A) is (B) are (C) be (D) have
26. We probably should put some money aside in a special_______ to ensure that we can
meet these extra expenses.
(A) accountable (B) accountant (C) accounting (D) account
27. The fund-raising event for the library was successful, ________ the author's reading was
canceled.
(A) seldom (B) rarely (C) though (D) secondly
28. To _______ the status of your delivery, select the Track Order option in the drop-down
menu.
(A) check (B) want (C) place (D) look
29. Miranda gained a lot of_______ into French culture while living and working in Paris all
those years.
(A) insight (B) inside (C) inspire (D) inspect
30. If the weather hadn’t been so bad, more people_______ up for the meeting.
(A) showed (B) shown (C) had shown (D) would have shown
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Part 6
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of each text.
Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best answer to complete
the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.
Questions 31-34 refer to the following notice.
Hemel Bookstore is seeking temporary store associates –31-- the upcoming holiday season. Duties
will include greeting customers and answering questions. –32--. In addition, associates will shelve,
clean, and organize merchandise. We want to hire friendly and –33-- candidates. To apply, please
fill out an online job application at www.hemelbookstore.com/application. The --34-- is October
21.
31. (A) about (B) for (C) to (D) on
32. (A) The café is on the first floor of the store.
(B) We stay open until midnight during the holidays.
(C) Our bookstore carries art supplies as well.
(D) The job also involves processing sales transactions.
33. (A) energize (B) energy (C) energetic (D) energizer
34. (A) deadline (B) release (C) celebration (D) meeting
Questions 35-38 refer to the following information.
The Design Present Conference is an annual event held in Melbourne for graphic-design
professionals. The conference is steadily growing in popularity. Last year, it –35-- more than
3,000 attendees from Australia and around the world. The next Design Present Conference, which
will be held from 20 to 23 March, will offer more than 100 workshops, plus keynote speeches
and plenary sessions. This year, several opportunities for professional networking will be added.
Attendees will have the chance to market –36-- to firms in several different industries. Periods
for networking will be included in the --37-- each day. Whether you are a design enthusiast,
student, freelance designer, or business owner, Design Present has something for you --38--.
35. (A) attracted (B) entered (C) awarded (D) promoted
36. (A) they (B) them (C) themselves (D) theirs
37. (A) location (B) situation (C) machine (D) schedule
38. (A) Registration begins on 3 February and continues through 18 March.
(B) This speaker is well-known throughout the industry.
(C) The conference was held in New Zealand in previous years.
(D) We'd like to get your feedback on last year's conference.
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Questions 39-42 refer to the following article.
Fishing Village to Become Bustling Port
DODOMA (14 April)—The unassuming town of Kikole, on the Tanzanian coast, is set to become a
fully equipped port after an increase in --39--, in the region. The government has recently designated
the area as a business district. This --40-- attract new businesses and further spur economic growth.
One firm, Marina International Shipping, has already announced plans to open a hub there. --41--.
A number of government officials have recently expressed opposition to the plan. --42--, with the
needed finances already secured, it seems certain that the project will move forward.
39. (A) investment (B) tourism (C) security (D) fishing
40. (A) is meant for (B) means to (C) meaning to (D) is meant to
41. (A) Some believe it would be better to make improvements to other ports.
(B) The Tanzanian government has promised to fund the new port.
(C) Developers hope to complete Kikole's transformation within ten years.
(D) This would be the shipping company's first major presence in East Africa.
42. (A) Therefore (B) Nonetheless (C) In case (D) Equally as
Questions 43-46 refer to the following advertisement.
Housing Specialists Needed
Wallace & Prence Realty is currently seeking a housing specialist to work with our international
clients. We specialize in securing appropriate short-term housing for individuals --43-- will be
working in the Toronto area for only a short time. As part of our client-relations department, the
housing specialist --44-- guidance to clients preparing for temporary relocation. --45--. The
successful candidate must have knowledge of real estate and rental agencies in the Toronto area.
Also required are a minimum of two years of customer-service experience. Individuals with the
necessary --46-- are encouraged to contact us at recruitment@wallaceprence.ca.
43. (A) who (B) accordingly (C) recently (D) where
44. (A) provided (B) will provide (C) is providing (D) will have provided
45. (A) Your travel expenses are covered by Wallace & Prence.
(B) We place clients in apartments throughout the world.
(C) Duties also include supporting clients after their arrival.
(D) incomplete applications will not be considered.
46. (A) questions (B) documents (C) references (D) qualifications
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