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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.
- The Pangea Company will send --- an email confirming receipt of the application. (A) you (B) yourselves (C) yourself (D) your
- Mr. Yamamoto’s farewell party was --- in the cafeteria on Tuesday. (A) meant (B) held (C) taken (D) built 103 run every day, but there may be --- availability on weekends. (A) limit (B) limits (C) limited (D) limitation 104 Shoes has a loyal customer base --- it provides high quality service. (A) because (B)rather (C) not only (D) as well 105 management --- asks employees to avoid socializing in the lobby. (A) respects (B) respected (C) respectful (D) respectfully 106 theater district is located --- walking distance from the Yafeh Hotel. (A) within (B) along (C) below (D) down 107 consumers buy more products online, retailers are finding ways --- orders more quickly. (A) have delivered (B) are delivering (C) to deliver (D) delivers 108 --- that environmental inspectors must renew their certification yearly. (A) proceed (B) secure (C) note (D) keep
- Yi's calendar is --- open for interviews from 3:00 P. to 5:00 P. on Tuesdays. (A) usually (B) during (C) several (D) longer 110 lead role --- the film Sunpocket was created especially for Ms. Abebe. (A) by (B) at (C) in (D) as 111 current online banking session ---, so please log on to your account again. (A) has expired (B) expiring (C) expiration (D) to expire 112 Motors recommends checking your vehicle's oil at --- intervals. (A) heavy (B) genuine (C) regular (D) immediate
- Wu was responsible for the latest design --- at Shu Faucet Company. (A) innovative (B) innovatively (C) innovate (D) innovation 114 Data has just opened a new facility that is --- larger than its previous one. (A) expertly (B) significantly (C) prominently (D) historically 115 year, the relationship between what people eat and the state of --- health is more fully understood. (A) they (B) their (C) theirs (D) them 116.---from customers is valuable in determining where we need to improve (A) Inventory (B) Feedback (C) Possibility (D) Distribution 117 Yoshino Nagao will read from her latest ——– collection at Argyle Library on Friday. (A) publisher (B) publish (C) published (D) publishes 118 inspection of the Collier Building identified several ——- defects (A) private (B) nstructional (C) complimentary (D) structural 119 have been reporting ——- strong sales of swimwear for this time of year. (A) surprised (B) surprises (C) to surprise (D) surprisingly 1 20. Curitour Travel offers —— throughout Asia that vary in length, cost, and group size. (A) excursions (B) refresnments (C) improvements (D) institutions 1 21. As the city’s largest ——-, Bailin Hospital provides more than 1,000 jobs at its west campus alone.
(A) employment (B) empfoyable (C) employing (D) employer 1 22. The venue is small, so not —— who requests a ticket to the play will be able to attend. (A) the other (B) one another (C) everyone (D) someone 1 23. Both the Atkinson Times and the MacMillan Record have sizable readerships, ——- each targets a different demographic. (A) unless (B) although (C) once (D) whether 1 24. ——- the acquisition of a competitor, Plautner Electric has become the biggest appliance retailer in the city. (A) With (B) Wherever (C) Together (D) Above 1 25. The shipment delay was caused —— by miscommunication within our department. (A) primarily (B) eventually (C) hastily (D) reluctantly 1 26. Because of an ordering error, Vival Market received an ——- of 200 bags of rice. (A) exceeding (B) exceedingly (C) excess (D) excessive 1 27. Ms. Choi reports that the new accounting software works well, ——– the computer’s operating system has been updated. (A) provided that (B) no sooner (C) so as to (D) in view of 1 28. Researchers must sign in at the visitor registration table upon ——- the Brixton Literary Archive. (A) entered (B) entering (C) entry (D) enter 1 29. Over the years, Garnet Advertising has —– supported its employees’ volunteer work for charitable organizations. (A) currently (B) upwardly (C) severely (D) actively 1 30. Ms. Raked’s new Stockholm office tower is sure to be recognized as a highlight of —— architecture. (A) instant (B) associated (C) contemporary (D) simultaneous
Part 7 Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, e-mails, and instant messages. 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), or (D) on your answer sheet. Questions 147 - 1 48 refer to the following e-mail.
147 would the notice most likely appear? (A) In a laboratory (B) In a restaurant (C) In a law office (D) In a clothing store 148 issue does the notice discuss? (A) Workplace cleanliness (B) Lunch breaks (C) Weekly schedules (D) Workplace safety
Fabien Vahle (8:54 A.) I guess it's time to replenish the inventory. I'll send out an e-mail. 153 8:54 A., what does Mr. Vahle mean when he writes, "I'll send out an e-mail"? (A) He will ask warehouse staff to help Ms. Singh. (B) He will place an order for more boxes. (C) He will inform a colleague about a new policy. (D) He will thank Ms. Singh for a job well done. 154 will Ms. Singh probably do next? (A) Take an inventory of boxes (B) Prepare a gift for Mr. Vahle (C) Organize a messy closet (D) Bring boxes to the second floor Questions 155- 157 refer to the following notice. Attention All Employees At 7:30 A. today, the main server facility lost power during regular security testing. — [1] —. Power was restored less than one hour later, and the company Web site is now fully functional. — [2] —. However, many services are still down. Among these are the main database and all desktop phone services, including voice mail. At this time, you can access e-mail from mobile devices but not from your office computers. — [3] —. Our technicians are working to bring all systems back online. However, it may take until this afternoon for everything to resume working normally. — [4] —. We understand the importance of these services to your work, and we will issue updates as more information becomes available.
155 is the purpose of the notice? (A) To explain how to access a Web site (B) To provide instructions for using voice mail (C) To inform employees of a technology issue (D) To advise employees of revisions to a database 156 is indicated about the company e-mail? (A) It is only available on office computers. (B) It is accessible on mobile devices. (C) Only office technicians can use it currently. (D) It has been updated to provide more security. 157 which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong? "We humbly ask for your patience until that time." (A) [1] (B) [2] (C) [3] (D) [4] Questions 15 8 - 160 refer to the following notice.
Peake Painting Ltd. • 375 Fox Road • Toronto, ON M5B 2C1 • 416- 555 - 0101 8 June, Ms. Priti Parekh, Manager,Eagle Point Apartments ,23 Concordia Lane,Toronto, ON M51 I 1 A1 Ms. Parekh: This letter is a follow-up to our telephone conversation of 6 June. As I mentioned then, we have been successfully serving many apartment complexes in the Toronto area for the past fifteen years. I would be happy to supply references. I also discussed with you the various benefits our service agreement offers. These include priority scheduling, preventive maintenance, service discounts, and advice from our expert painters. Our service agreement also covers the repainting of apartments vacated by tenants and a one-year guarantee on paint and labour is a copy of our standard contract, which can be adjusted to your specific needs and requirements. Please let me know if you need any further information. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Nuruddin Abdullahi, Owner ,Peake Painting Ltd. Enclosure
158 did Mr. Abdullahi send the letter to Ms. Parekh? (A) To give some details about his business (B) To describe some available apartments (C) To inquire about a service provided (D) To ask for a reference 159 is NOT mentioned as a feature covered by the service agreement? (A) Price reductions (B) Annual evaluations (C) Recommendations by specialists (D) Periodically performed maintenance 160 did Mr. Abdullahi send with the letter? (A) Information for tenants (B) A bill for services (C) A sample contract (D) An estimate of costs Questions 161 - 163 refer to the following article. Web site traffic report Prepared by Takani Analytics For hejmo The following report breaks down how visitors to hejmo found your Web site. Based on the results, we advise you to boost your social media presence. Your Web site traffic from social media sites is approximately 20 percent lower than that of similar Web sites. Traffic Sources Direct Traffic: 17% ► These are visitors who typed in your Web address or had it bookmarked. Redirected Traffic: 53% ► These are visitors who followed a link from an advertisement found on another company's Web site. ► Popular referral sites: gardensandhomes, modernhousehold Search Engine Traffic: 22% ► These are visitors who used a search engine to search for specific information or products. ► Popular search engines: Locala, River ► Popular search terms: chair, lamp, table, bookshelf, desk Social Media Traffic: 8% ► These are visitors who followed a link from an advertisement posted on social media. ► Popular outlets: myfold, groupie From home page to sale 32% of total users never left the home page 48% visited individual product pages without purchasing an item 20% purchased an item 161 Web site traffic source does Takani Analytics recommend increasing? (A) Direct traffic (B) Redirected traffic (C) Search engine traffic (D) Social media traffic 162. What type of products does hejmo most likely sell? (A) Books (B) Furniture (C) Advertisements
- Why does Ms. Davis invite the writers to the afternoon meeting?
o (A) To generate new ideas
- What will Mr. Reynolds contribute to the afternoon meeting?
o (D) Marketing plans
- At 9:44 A., What does MS. Davis most likely mean when she writes, “Done”?
o (B) She has sent a meeting invitation to Mr. Martin.
- Why does Ms. Watson need to leave the afternoon meeting early?
o (B) She has to provide information to a colleague.
] 172. Where would the article most likely appear?
o (B) In a business magazine
- The word “meet in paragraph 2, line 7, is closest in meaning to
o (A) fulfill
- What is indicated about Ms. Misra?
o (B) She helped to create Quester.
- What is suggested about Quester’s system?
o (D) Its costs are covered by employers.
176 is the Epsilon? (A) A container ship (B) A transport truck (C) A freight train (D) A cargo plane 177 is mentioned about the Epsilon? (A) It was built by Narvalis. (B) It had a previous owner (C). It is frequently used. (D) It has passed inspection. 178 the article, the word "scale" in paragraph 2, line 8, is closest in meaning to (A) portion (B) degree (C) level (D) size 179 did Mr. Bernard write the e-mail? (A) To finalize a purchase (B) To apologize for a delay (C) To advise a client (D) To reply to a colleague 180 was the Epsilon most likely inspected? (A) In Copenhagen (B) In Amsterdam (C) In Le Havre (D) In Bilbao
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- What is indicated about JBI? (A) Its seminars are provided for free. (B) Its instructors have business experience (C) It specializes in the retail industry. (D) It was established several years ago. 187 whom is the notice mainly intended? (A) Potential JBI students (B) Current JBI faculty (C) Graduates of Julem University (D) Clients at a consulting firm 188 seminar did Ms. Yang most likely teach? (A) Basic Financing for Small Businesses (B) Starting Out in Leadership (C) Promoting Your Business (D) Planning a Successful Start-Up 189 did Ms. Torres write the e-mail? (A) To respond to an opportunity (B) To ask for advice about a business (C) To inquire about registration for a seminar (D) To provide feedback about a seminar 190 is most likely true about Ms. Torres? (A) She has a degree in finance. (B) She was employed at Wister Point, Inc. (C) She will soon teach a seminar at JBI. (D) She recently moved to a new town. Questions 191 - 195 refer to the following Web page, online form and search results. copychaser Home Our Services Project Description Form Client Reviews Contact Us Our Services At Copychaser, we understand that skillfully written content is essential to a thriving business. That's why over the past three decades we have continued to increase our pool of skilled staff and freelance writers representing a wide range of expertise. And now we offer you the opportunity to complement your text with artwork developed by our team of graphic artists. Let Copychaser take care of all your company's communication needs.
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