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 6

Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences. Four answer choices are given below each of the sentences. Select the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

INTER OFFICE MEMORANDUM

To: All Operations Department staff

From: Daniel Burnham, Managing Director

Subject: Moving Instructions

I have some good news! Work crews will start our long-awaited office renovation project next Tuesday. During the construction, we will move to offices on the 9th floor. After the upgrades are completed, our office will have a ------- layout that will give us all easy access to equipment.

44. (A) centrally

      (B) centralize

      (C) centralized

      (D) centralization

We do the move on Monday afternoon, and all employees ------- to use the back exits while

45. (A) requested

(B) requesting

(C) are requested

(D) requests

moving. Later today, you will receive boxes, tape, labels and other ------- for the move.

46. (A) habits

(B) supplies

(C) sources

(D) factors

We will pack on Monday morning, and later today you will get a seating map for the new office. Thank you in advance for your cooperation on this relocation.

The Danforth Public Library is having a big book sale!

To make room for its newly ------- books, the Danforth Public Library is having a big one-week

47. (A) acquire

(B) acquired

(C) acquiring

(D) acquisition

book sale. You’ll be able ------- from thousands of quality used books, DVDs, CDs, and

48. (A) choose

(B) choosing


(C) to choose


(D) to have chosen

magazines on sale at amazingly low prices. The sale starts Friday April 11th and -------

49. (A) keeps

(B) passes

(C) streams

(D) runs

through April 18th, and it will take place during regular library hours (8 A.M. to 7 P.M.). We hope to see you at this great event!

From: Brenda Cosworth (bcos.mail.com)


To: Ned’s Home Supply (homes.mail.com)

Subject: Thank you
Date: March 12

To whom it may concern,

On March 7, I had the chance ------- Ned’s Home Supply for the first time, and I asked for

50. (A) visit

(B) to visit


(C) to be visited

(D) have visited

assistance in choosing wallpaper for a living room. I am writing this e-mail to let you know how ------- I was with the service I received. Your sales associate, Jenny Lee, showed me

51. (A) pleasing

(B) pleasingly

(C) pleased

(D) please

several types of wallpaper and also gave me ------- advice for decorating my home. These

52. (A) disposable

(B) winnable

(C) valuable

(D) avoidable

days, it’s rare to encounter such great customer service, so I feel it should be recognized. Thank you again for your attentive help.

Sincerely,


Brenda Cosworth

PART 7

Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text 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.

Tower Park (East Gate)

This is the East Gate entrance of Tower Park, a historic pleasure ground situated in the southern part of the city. The park is linked to the Harbor Island Recreation area by the Taylor Bridge on its far west side. Along the park’s ridges you will find several round hills, including Grayson Hill (100 meters), which offers fine panoramic views of the city. Though not especially tall, it towers above every other hill in the city. The Sawyer, Hamlin, and Pulaski picnic areas, as well as three others, let visitors relax in harmony with nature. Live plays are performed both at the park’s Milton Theater and open-air Youth Theater. Just a few steps from this entrance, you’ll find the Kendall Stadium. As part of a program of improvements to Tower City, the gate’s appearance was recently upgraded by park volunteers. We hope you enjoy this fine pleasure ground.

Park hours (main gate access):


Monday – Saturday 7 A.M. to 9 P.M. (East Gate closes at 8 P.M.)

Sunday 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. (East Gate closes at 6 P.M.)

We’re Planet Green Inc., and we’re here to help busy professionals with their plants!

Plants do a lot of things for our homes and offices. They make the indoor environment cleaner and purer, and they beautify all types of interiors. They even make your staff happier and more productive employees.

But what happens when you are too busy to care for your plants?

That’s where we can help. Here at Planet Green Inc., our goal is simple: to keep your thirsty plants supplied with water while you or your staff is on vacation.

Our basic $20 service gives you a 20-minute visit by our plant experts. The service includes: * Watering

* Removal of dry leaves if needed

* Advice about soils/fertilizers


* Guaranteed healthy plants!

Please visit us now at www.planetgreen.ntt or call us at 555-0023 for a no-cost initial consultation.

FOR RENT – 900 square meters of rarely-available commercial space on the first floor of the Mosley Building – a landmark high-rise with a nearly 100-year history; an open floor plan and large windows make this space ideal for a restaurant or cafe.

GREAT LOCATION – The main entrance to the space is on a very busy part of Wilson Avenue, which has lots of vehicle and foot traffic. There are numerous public parking areas nearby, and the convention center is only a 5-minute walk away.

TRANSPORTATION – Close to the 141, 146, and 7X express buses as well as the Downtown Tourist Loop boarding point.

INCLUDED – Many recent upgrades, including expanded lobby and enhanced public spaces; available high-speed Internet connections; 36-month lease includes reduced rent for the first 6 months; for more information, call Dee Realty at (808) 555-0930.

E-mail

From: Arturo Santos ([email protected])

To: Ted Munson ([email protected])


Subject: Your shipping
Date: November 30

Dear Mr. Munson,

I just wanted to follow up on our phone conversation from the 27th, and confirm that I will come to your residence on Saturday, December 12th with shipping boxes and packing materials. Depending on traffic, I expect to arrive at your home at 11 in the morning.

To label your boxes, you will need to do the following:

Mark all boxes clearly and label them as “one of a total.” So, for example, the first of 29 boxes would be 1/29, the second would be 2/29, and so on.You should also mark the destination city and country on top of each box. In your case, you would write “Chicago, USA.” You will also want to write “Fragile” and “Top Load” on the boxes in which you pack your ceramics and other delicate kitchenware. Remember that no loose or unpacked items can be accepted by the receiving warehouse in Chicago.

As we discussed earlier, my crew of movers will meet you at your home at 10 A.M. on January 15th to pick up your items. The delivery time to the warehouse is normally 4 days. Please do feel free to contact me with any further questions you might have.

Regards,

Arturo Santos

From the desk of Michael Danvers – Employee Affairs, Eastern Technologies (North Center Branch)

To: All employees

Subject: Staff picnic Date: May 30th

Hello, all. I just want to update everyone on our staff picnic. It’ll kick off at 10 A.M. on Saturday, June 9th as planned, and it will be free for all staff and their family. On the registration form (RSVP by May 30th), please indicate the number of guests you will bring. We’ll hold it at Pierce Picnic Ground, which has 25 large picnic tables and an outdoor sink with cold running water. There’ll be sports, a concert, and of course great food. In the event of rain, we can take shelter under the tented pavilion there.

There’s been one little change. I’ve just learned that you can drive all the way to the picnic ground via Lemoyne Avenue, which now runs all the way across Calvin Park. Plenty of free parking is available as well. So instead of meeting first and parking at the park’s entrance gate, the plan is now for everyone just to come directly to the picnic area. Directions to the park are available at www.parksonline.com. I hope to see everyone there next Saturday!

Mike

Notice to guests

We hope you enjoy your stay here at the Emerson Hotel. The hotel consists of two towers, each with 200 suite, deluxe, and standard rooms, and has more than 35,000 square feet of floor space. The following information is for our guests:

•                Complimentary parking is available for Gold card holders. For others, covered parking is available for $25 a day on weekdays, and $30 a day on weekends. 


•                Only the approved number of guests may stay in each room overnight. Rollout beds are available for $20 each night, and additional guests are charged $35 a night in all classes of rooms. 


•                Noise must be kept to a minimum between the hours of 10 P.M. and 10 A.M. 


•                An indoor pool, sauna, and exercise room are available for the use of guests 
only between 9 A.M. and 10 P.M. 


•                Cooking of any kind is prohibited, except in deluxe and suite rooms that are 
equipped with kitchen facilities. 


•                The hotel’s Rosewood Restaurant, located next to the first floor reception 
desk, is open from 10 A.M. to 11 P.M. every day. Please feel free to take advantage of its complimentary buffet meals from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. Monday to Friday. Items on its Junior Menu (for kids 12 and under) are half price at all times. 


Please note that pets are not allowed on the hotel premises at any time. 


MEMORANDUM

To: All employees


From: Yvonne Nguyen, office manager

Subject: The Clean Earth Program

We actively encourage staff participation in our recycling efforts, “The Clean Earth Program.” Many among our staff have been involved with the program since it started nearly a decade ago, but some newer employees may not be familiar with it.To that end, I’d like to meet with everyone this Friday at 5 P.M. in Staff Room B and show you how the program works. Attendance is mandatory, and it will take about 20 minutes to run through everything.

Before we meet, there are a few things you should know. We’re very lucky in that we could enlist the help of D&S Removal Services for our recycling needs.They have provided us with the big recycling container you see beside the photocopier as well as comprehensive pick-up service.You may place any recyclable items – from folders to cell phones to old printers – into this box for collection. However, we ask that you return used ink cartridges to our office manager, Marge Glowacki, for refilling. If you would like a small container to use by your desk, you can request one by calling David Lembke in custodial services at X-5822.

Through the Clean Earth program, we are striving to recycle at least 70% of our office waste. The program got off the ground when our media room librarian, DouglasYoon, needed to dispose of 200 of our old seminar videotapes. He contacted a friend of his at D&S Removal Services, and they immediately set up the convenient pick-up program we have now.This means, by the way, that you are welcome to toss your unwanted home videotapes into the big collection box for recycling. We hope everyone will do their part in meeting our recycling goals.

Thank you!

Yvonne Nguyen

Office manager

From: Darcy’s Store Customer Service ([email protected])

To: All Darcy’s Store customers


Subject: Now it’s easier than ever to save money!
Date: June 19

Dear Valued Customers,

Have you checked out Darcy’s online store recently? We’ve just added a great new “Quick Click” feature to our virtual shop. You simply click the image of the item you want to buy, and it instantly appears in your online shopping cart. You can then proceed to our “Quick Checkout” feature and make a purchase using any approved credit card. We have hundreds of items that are available exclusively at our online shop, and you can receive a 20% online discount by entering promotion code C6606 and purchasing a minimum of $50 of merchandise. It’s that easy!

But that’s not all. When you shop online with us, our software keeps track of and stores all the items you’re interested in and automatically makes suggestions based on your preferences. And now our special services, such as express delivery or gift wrapping, can be ordered by simply clicking the appropriate boxes.

We also welcome you to come and visit any of our stores during our regular store hours (9 A.M. – 8 P.M. Mon – Sat, 11 A.M. – 7 P.M. Sun), and check out our big 2-week summer sale that starts in just two days, on Monday the 21st. We’ll be featuring 20% off all lines of clothing sold at all our stores, and we’ll even take up to 75% off select items. We’ll be handing out coupon books for future sales too, so you can keep on saving.

We hope you’ll come visit us for great deals on clothing – online (24 hours), or at one of our great store locations.

We’ll see you soon!


The Management at Darcy’s

Market Focus Inc. – Be a Product Tester

Test products! Earn money! Influence business and industry!

Becoming a product tester for Market Focus Inc. is a great way to earn money, make your opinions heard, and even pick up insight into the world of market research. Here are the answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about product testing.

What kind of company are you, and what do you do?

We are a full-service market research firm that does innovative product tests for a broad range of clients including such award-winning companies as Hanson Foods. The company was founded by market research pioneers David and Beverly Clawson nearly 40 years ago. We were nearly bought out by the large firm DK Research last November, but David and Beverly instead passed Market Focus Inc. down to their sons, Jeff and Daniel. So, for us, market research remains a family affair. We are also a proud member of the National Association of Food Engineers.

I want to be a product tester. What do I do next?

Once you are registered to become a product tester for Market Focus Inc., your name will be placed on an availability list. When you are chosen for market research, you will be notified by phone or e-mail. You will then come to our facility on Logan Street to participate. Depending on the study, you may test food items, toys, cell phones, or even large appliances. To sign up with us, click the “join” link in the upper right and fill out the electronic registration form. The information you provide will go directly to our database, so note that we are not able to accept e-mailed applications.

I’ve been chosen for a product test. How does it work?

First, our recruiter will inform you how much your test pays. You will then be given the survey forms at our first floor reception area, and go to our research room across the hallway. The 200-seat eating area of this modern facility also serves as a working restaurant which is open for lunch daily from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Please note that you may not bring your own food and drink into the room, as it is a controlled environment. For the convenience of families, there is a children’s playroom next to the research room. Most of our tests last about an hour.

How often can I participate in product tests?

Names are chosen by a computer at random, based on factors including age and product preferences. You might participate in product tests once or twice in a short time period, and then several months will pass before your next test. Some people get called more than others, but at most you may do the tests 3-4 times a year.

I’m available for a product test. Can I call you and take part in one?

We’re afraid not. Part of market research is having a random group of participants. But please do free to call us to confirm that your contact information is up-to-date.

Tour Invoice

Ace Tours Inc.

Name: Brian Goebel
Tour Name: National Week Short Tour (October 10th to 17th)

Discounts available: * 15% for groups of 5 or more people traveling together

* 10% for returning visitors with Ace Tours Inc.

* 5% for university students (22 and younger)

* 20% for senior citizens (65 and older)

** For travelers wanting their own hotel room, we offer a single room supplement at cost price of 40 Euro per night

*** Visa service is offered at cost price (50 Euros for U.S. citizens, 20 Euros for all others) so we cannot give further discounts on this.

PAYMENT METHODS:

(A) Pay 50% of the tour cost as a deposit one month prior to departure by bank transfer and the other 50% by another bank transfer before the tour or in cash at our pre-tour meeting.


(B) Pay the full amount of the tour by bank transfer at least one month prior to the tour.

Our account information can be viewed on Web site’s “payment” page. Please note that we do not accept credit cards, money orders, or checks. When crediting money to our account, please be aware of any transaction fees that may be charged.

From: Brian Goebel


To: Ace Tours Inc. (acetour.mll.com)

Subject: National Week tour
Date: September 1

Greetings, all


I just got my invoice, and I’m looking forward to our tour next month.

I’ve decided, though, that I don’t really need a whole double hotel room to myself for this trip. I’m happy to share a room. Please send me an adjusted invoice, and I will transfer the fees to you, plus 10 Euros to cover the bank charges, this week.

Once again, I will be staying at the Red Wall Hotel in Beijing, so I’ll have no trouble walking to your office for the pre-tour meeting.

See you in October!

Regards,


Brian

Weekend Audio and Video Exchange 20 W. Fulton Street

Now open four days a week:  Thursdays and Fridays 5 – 9 P.M.

Saturdays 10 A.M. – 6 P.M.

Sundays 11 A.M. – 4 P.M.

Internet inquiries and phone orders (all handled personally by the owner):

Monday – Wednesday 10 A.M. – 6 P.M.

Thursdays and Fridays 1 – 9 P.M.

Saturdays and Sundays 10 A.M. – 8 P.M.

[email protected]   1-800-55-STEREO

About Us

Owned and operated by former sound engineer Brad Nelson for nearly 20 years, Weekend Audio and Video Exchange is a small, friendly store that sells only the finest new and second-hand audio and video equipment. We offer 90-day warranties on all of the used gear we sell, even on items discontinued by the manufacturer. Are you an electronics hobbyist? We often sell vintage non-working stereo equipment at low prices as “projects” simply because we cannot stand to throw the items out. We also sell dust cloths, cleaning fluid, and much more. Each day we’re open, we put out a different showcase item on our front display counter – DVD players on Thursdays, new stereos on Fridays, used stereos on Saturdays, and flat-screen TVs on Sundays.

So come in and look around – you’re sure to find something you like.

Want to help us and help our environment? During this week’s (March 15–18) store hours, we are giving away some of our old but still usable display cabinets. Please call us if you are interested in a free, gently used cabinet for your home.

Reviews Unlimited

User name: Michael Sanders             Date posted: 3/22 (Thurs.)

You should buy your stereo at Weekend Audio and Video Exchange. When I went there, they had a beautifully-restored used stereo system on display as their “showcase item.” It wasn’t cheap, but it sounded terrific. They do offer some lower-priced equipment, and the owner, Brad Nelson, really knows electronics. But, for me, the best thing about this store is the ambience. I came with two fellow members of my jazz band, and we all had a great time browsing around. It’s like being in an electronics museum. The store is open only 17 hours a week, but Mr. Nelson is always busy repairing equipment in his free time. I highly recommend this place!

TC-110 model cell phone - product demonstration schedule

Date: July 19(Sat.)


Shopping Center: Milford Mall, Cotter Avenue and Market Street

Locations: Booth A - East End (in front of Top Electronics)

Booth B - West End (beside Electronics Plus)

Things to note: Lisa and Don have switched times so that Don may have a straight afternoon shift; snacks and beverages will be given out to visitors at both booths from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M.; the mall closes at 9 P.M. sharp, so the management wants us to finish our clean-up no later than 8:45.

Remember! Our sales target is $4,000 per booth. Suggest that each shopper buy a cover and extra batteries to go with their new TC-110 phone. Good luck.

From: Lucy Lopez ([email protected])


To: Andy Mullins ([email protected])

Subject: Sales event


Date: July 15

Hi Andy,  

I just wanted to let you know that I got approval from Tom Calero, our floor manager, to fill in for Mary Sato on Saturday. Evidently, she has to stay home all weekend so that her plumber can come and do some urgent repairs. Since you organized the sales event, I had one favor to ask. I’m familiar with the specifications of our TC-110 from our Web site and promotions, but I have not handled the phone itself. If it’s OK, could I pick one up from the R&D department? I’d love to test it before showing it to shoppers.

Thanks in advance for your help with this.

Regards,


Lucy Lopez

From: Henry Kamal ([email protected])

To: Simon Bonner ([email protected])

Subject: Trip
Date: April 22

Greetings Simon!

Well, it’s only been a month since I moved up to this Operations Manager position, and I already have a big trip ahead of me. Next week I will be touring production facilities in Dagastan, but, as you know, I’ve never been there. I copied and pasted my itinerary right here:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Itinerary for Mr. Henry Kamal (four sites to be visited in Dagastan)


Sun May 2 Arrive Dagastan, meet guide (Anatoly Kopec), stay overnight at Deluxe Class Kalovov Hotel (near Convention Center)


Mon May 3 – Fri May 7 production facility site visits


*depart Dagastan International Airport at 05:15 Fri May 7

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

What do you think? Is this itinerary too hectic? I know you’ve visited the facilities in Dagastan before, so I was hoping you could field a few more questions. First, what is the food like? And how is the accommodation there? Also, I’m wondering if I can buy things with local currency there, or if I need to use dollars and Euros. Any help you can give on these matters would be most appreciated.

Best regards,

Henry

From: Simon Bonner ([email protected])

To: Henry Kamal ([email protected])

Subject: Site visits
Attachment: Dagastan “sampler” (May 8-13)

Hi, Henry

Belated congratulations on your new position. I’m sure you will be happy with it. Interestingly enough, I followed almost the same itinerary on my facility tour in Dagastan last May (see my attached “sampler” of random trip pictures) except that I stayed in Slovensko before flying to Parmaty. The itinerary does move you around quickly, but it never seems rushed. Evenings, in particular, are relaxed.

All of the accommodation on the trip is Deluxe Class, except for the Standard Class Tambova Hotel. You’ll have breakfast there before your site visit, and the service can be slow, so you may want to wake up early that day. Some of the meals in Dagastan are better than others, but overall the food is reasonably satisfying.

I’m afraid, however, I don’t know whether or not visitors can use the local money in Dagastan, or what other kinds of money are accepted. The rules have probably changed since they established the Free Enterprise Zone (FEZ) last August. If it’s up and running, the Dagastan visitor’s Web site may have a list of currencies that are in use.

I hope this helps some. Please do feel free to ask me more questions as they arise. Take care,
Simon