READING TEST
PART VII
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 147-148 refer to the following message.
147 When does Mr. Tabizo want to postpone the meeting for?
(A) Next Thursday
(B) Next Friday
(C) The next day
(D) Next Tuesday
148 What does Ms. Tan advise Mr. Kim to do?
(A) Have the staff meeting on Thursday
(B) Expect Mr. Tabizo's message the next day
(C) Talk with a customer
(D) Contact Mr. Tabizo as soon as possible
Questions 149-150 refer to the following chain of text messages.
149 Where is Jake?
(A) At an office
(B) On his way home
(C) In a taxi
(D) At a meeting
150 At 7:22 P.M., What does Nicki most likely mean when she writes, "did I tell you Jay came by the office this morning"?
(A) Jay left the office early.
(B) Jay came to see Jake.
(C) Nicki forgot to attend a meeting.
(D) Jay missed an appointment.
Questions 151-152 refer to the following advertisement.
151 When does the event end?
(A) April 20
(B) April 23
(C) April 14
(D) April 19
152 What item will be featured this year?
(A) Collectibles
(B) Fireplaces
(C) Furniture
(D) Pottery
Questions 153-154 refer to the following book review.
153 What was NOT one of Ms. Hall's jobs in the past?
(A) A university professor
(B) A newspaper columnist
(C) An analyst
(D) A high school teacher
154 What does the reviewer suggest?
(A) Ms. Hall has relevant experience as a college professor.
(B) The book will appeal to different kinds of people.
(C) A lot of readers are not into the English language.
(D) A teaching career is uninteresting.
Questions 155-157 refer to the following advertisement.
155 Where will employees who are hired for the advertised positions work?
(A) At the comfort of their home
(B) At the customer service center
(C) At one of Fortune 500 companies
(D) At the Go Beyond main branch
156 How are interested people instructed to apply for the job?
(A) By going to the Go Beyond corporate office
(B) By calling Mike Lancelot
(C) By visiting the Go Beyond website
(D) By phoning Client Support
157 In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3] and [4] does the following sentence best belong?
"Previous customer service experience is preferred, but not required."
(A) [1] (B) [2] (C) [3] (D) [4]
Questions 158-160 refer to the following information.
158 What service is only available at the company's South Park location?
(A) Conferences on bookkeeping
(B) Tax advice for small business
(C) IRS representation
(D) Individual tax help
159 When are both offices open?
(A) On Saturdays (B) On Sundays (C) On Mondays (D) On Fridays
160 What is indicated about the company?
(A) It offers classes on financial planning.
(B) It is run by a corporation.
(C) It has been operating for less than a decade.
(D) It is open all week.
Questions 161-163 refer to the following web page.
161 What is the cost of a whole day class, including lunch?
(A) 25 dollars (B) 35 dollars (C) 10 dollars (D) 15 dollars
162 How does the Marville District Council help the program?
(A) By providing some facilities
(B) By paying some of the expenses
(C) By providing the food
(D) By handling some courses
163 What information is NOT provided on the web page?
(A) Course times
(B) Course descriptions
(C) Course dates
(D) Course fees
Questions 164-167 refer to the following letter.
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164 What is the main purpose of the letter?
(A) To express gratitude
(B) To request a payment
(C) To confirm a reservation
(D) To make changes to a schedule
165 Where most likely does Hendery Jung work?
(A) At a seaport
(B) At an airline company
(C) At a transport company
(D) At a travel agency
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166 According to the letter, what information is NOT in the booklet?
(A) Information about ports of call
(B) Famous tourist attractions
(C) Preparations needed for a cruise
(D) What to do on the ship
167 What is indicated in the letter?
(A) The cruise trip is a month long.
(B) The departure and arrival port are the same.
(C) Ms. Finn has sent a partial payment.
(D) Ms. Finn has requested for an itinerary change.
Questions 168-171 refer to the following online chat.
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168 What will Mr. Finnegan do next week?
(A) Join a seminar
(B) Give a presentation
(C) Analyze data
(D) File a complaint
169 What is indicated about the product review?
(A) It will be held sooner than the district meeting.
(B) It will be held in just three weeks.
(C) It will provide sales data.
(D) It will take a long time to finish.
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170 What does Mr. Finnegan say he will do next?
(A) Immediately attend a meeting
(B) Prepare a slideshow
(C) Give the sales staff a call
(D) Wait for sales data to be sent
171 What does Ms. Bluemit most likely mean when she writes, "I'm all for that" at 1:50 P.M.?
(A) She is worried about the meeting taking too much time.
(B) She prefers to join the meeting in three weeks.
(C) She is glad that the job can be finished soon.
(D) She is in favor of including data in a presentation.
Questions 172-175 refer to the following letter.
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172 Why was the letter written?
(A) To update a corporate account
(B) To suggest a business opportunity
(C) To propose a new product line
(D) To inform of operational changes
173 According to the letter, what is true about Shana Wayver?
(A) She has worked with Mr. Manski before.
(B) She consults on marketing strategies
(C) She is the head at a logistics firm.
(D) She manages a textile business.
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174 The word "comprehensive" in paragraph 3, line 4, is closest in meaning to
(A) restricted
(B) reasonable
(C) extensive
(D) safe
175 In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong?
"These are of course all critical performance benchmarks."
(A) [1]
(B) [2]
(C) [3]
(D) [4]
Questions 176-180 refer to the following article and memo.
176 According to the article, what organization sponsored the event?
(A) A private corporation
(B) A multimedia firm
(C) A trade association
(D) A city charity
177 What was mentioned as available at the festival?
(A) Cooking contests
(B) Children's classes
(C) Photography guides
(D) Talent audition
178 In the memo, the word "respect" in paragraph 1, line 3, is closest in meaning to
(A) interest
(B) honor
(C) vow
(D) sense
179 Who contacted Johnny Veer on April 19?
(A) A movie critic
(B) A producer of artwork
(C) A magazine publisher
(D) An expert in the art field
180 What is suggested about the development plan of Fort City?
(A) It consists of implementing political changes.
(B) It is centered on the food and beverage industries.
(C) It includes attracting creative types of firms.
(D) It focuses on international industry companies.
Questions 181-185 refer to the following letters.
181 Why does Mr. Jones write to Dr. Clover?
(A) To inquire about applicants for openings
(B) To request feedback on a proposal
(C) To give a corporate advice
(D) To hire him for a research position
182 What is NOT a requirement for the test monitors?
(A) Sending updates
(B) Giving suggestions
(C) Looking after equipment
(D) Taking note of changes
183 In the second letter, the word "fulfills" in paragraph 1, line 2, is closest in meaning to
(A) requires
(B) satisfies
(C) conducts
(D) supervises
184 What is true about the copy of the second letter?
(A) It has been share via university Intranet page.
(B) It has been posted to a company Web site.
(C) It has been received by an alternate firm
(D) It has been delivered to a company recruiter.
185 What is implied about Seulgi Jeon?
(A) She has experience in assisting a professor.
(B) She wrote a recommendation letter.
(C) She has no industry experience.
(D) She is under a scholarship.
Questions 186-190 refer to the following letter, e-mail and floor plan.
186 What is the purpose of the letter?
(A) To respond to an inquiry
(B) To confirm a reservation
(C) To promote a newly opened hotel
(D) To discuss a strategy
187 What is suggested about the hotel?
(A) Some rooms can be used for private events.
(B) There are rooms available all year long.
(C) It is being renovated at the moment.
(D) A portion has been converted for storage.
188 What is implied about the brochure?
(A) It specifies accommodation capacities.
(B) It was newly designed.
(C) It includes photos of rooms.
(D) It comes with a layout of the rooms.
189 Which room will Ms. Harris most likely choose?
(A) Small Meeting Room
(B) East Wing
(C) Large Meeting Room
(D) Banquet Room
190 In the e-mail, the word "cover" in paragraph 2, line 2, is closest in meaning to
(A) compute
(B) pay
(C) wrap
(D) minimize
Questions 191-195 refer to the following advertisement, text message and e-mail.
191 What is implied about the course?
(A) There are not enough participants.
(B) The rate has gone up since last year.
(C) It is an annual event.
(D) The instructor is new this year.
192 What is the purpose of the text message?
(A) To make a correction
(B) To advertise a community center
(C) To file a complaint
(D) To request a change
193 What does Irene say she will do this year?
(A) Switch a classroom
(B) Hire additional employees
(C) Add a Web link
(D) Republish an ad
194 What does Irene propose to do next year?
(A) Help advertise a restaurant
(B) Hire a new instructor
(C) Become a cook
(D) Expand the community center
195 When will Lisa and Irene likely talk?
(A) September 6 (B) September 13 (C) September 20 (D) September 27
Questions 196-200 refer to the following advertisement and e-mails.
196 What is the purpose of the first e-mail?
(A) To give a review about a customer experience
(B) To correct an error on an advertisement
(C) To ask about a reservation
(D) To confirm an address
197 What information does Ms. Chan receive by phone?
(A) A phone operator has accepted her reservation.
(B) An e-mail has been sent to her by the hotel.
(C) Different room types are available
(D) Her request does not appear online.
198 Which hotel feature does Ms. Chan say interests her?
(A) Barbecue facilities
(B) Affordable rates
(C) Complimentary breakfast
(D) A stunning room view
199 In the second e-mail, the phrase "has gone through" in paragraph 1, line 3, is closest in meaning to
(A) has been unnoticed
(B) has been cancelled
(C) has been approved
(D) has been modified
200 How much will Ms. Chan most likely pay for the room?
(A) $59 (B) $89 (C) $119 (D) $189
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