Reading Test ESTRC1R

PART 5 : You will see a sentence with a missing world. Four possible answers follow the sentence. Choose the best answer to the question and fill in the corresponding oval on your answer sheet.

101. The board presented Mr. Plith with a bonus to show appreciation for ______ hard work on the Slabvolt project.

(A) his
(B) he
(C) him
(D) himself

102. Fishgrill's set menu includes an entrée and ______ a freshly made dessert or an appetizer.

(A) both
(B) either
(C) as well
(D) neither

103. Used ink cartridges should be placed in the blue container ______ the photocopier.

(A) into
(B) between
(C) through
(D) beside

104. All rental ______ listed on Fixup Tool Hire Web site are inclusive of tax.

(A) periods
(B) fees
(C) recommendations
(D) agencies

105. Departmental reports must be reviewed _______ to ensure that they contain no errors.

(A) careful
(B) carefulness
(C) care
(D) carefully

106. Merricat's Tearoom is known for having a ______ selection of beverages and reasonable prices.

(A) far
(B) high
(C) long
(D) wide

107. Personnel are required to hand in their time sheets ______ Theon Corporation closes for the weekend.

(A) over
(B) to
(C) before
(D) during

108. Mr. Bamber praised Ms. Fong for producing such an ______ advertising campaign for the new line of televisions.

(A) innovation
(B) innovate
(C) innovative
(D) innovatively

109. The mayor of Brandon has recently announced plans for the ______ of the city's rail system.

(A) audience
(B) transportation
(C) difference
(D) expansion

110. The keynote speakers presentation at the convention was ______ shorter than originally scheduled.

(A) very
(B) quite
(C) so
(D) much

111. All new staff ______ of their exact branch locations two weeks prior to starting work.

(A) are notifying
(B) notify
(C) will be notified
(D) have notified

112. Employees ______ report problems with using the new ordering software will be offered additional training.

(A) whose
(B) who
(C) which
(D) when

113. Ms. Hartley was unable to attend the marketing meeting because she had to leave work ______

(A) well
(B) lately
(C) enough
(D) early

114. The engineering conference was planned for the same weekend as the city's summer festival, so the organizers considered ______ the event.

(A) to reschedule
(B) rescheduling
(C) reschedule
(D) rescheduled

115. The factory supervisor asked a technician to ______ the malfunctioning cutting machine.

(A) resume
(B) establish
(C) consult
(D) examine

116. Maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction is ______ for the continued success of the company.

(A) criticism
(B) criticizing
(C) critical
(D) critically

117. The head of the nuclear physics department at Quail University is ______ the world's most respected authorities in the field.

(A) among
(B) within
(C) one
(D) similar

118. Representatives of Legona Bank pride ______ on the personal attention and service given to each client.

(A) those
(B) them
(C) each other
(D) themselves

119. The consultant suggested cutting several employee benefits, but the board members are ______ to take this measure.

(A) mandatory
(B) reluctant
(C) incapable
(D) operational

120. Housing costs in the area have increased _______ in the past decade, as the city has experienced rapid growth.

(A) substantiate
(B) substantial
(C) substantially
(D) substance

121. Mr. Billows was relieved when the director granted the two-day ______ that he had asked for.

(A) extends
(B) extensive
(C) extension
(D) extensively

122. Mr. Tanner regrets accepting the transfer and wishes he had continued working at his former branch ______ .

(A) moreover
(B) otherwise
(C) instead
(D) alike

123. There is a lack of consensus over which of the proposals will most effectively achieve the ______ results.

(A) desired
(B) desiring
(C) desire
(D) desirably

124. The construction firm rented some heavy machinery ______ the debris from the site of the demolished building.

(A) will remove
(B) has been removing
(C) removed
(D) to remove

125. The majority of the members of the fitness club have reacted ______ to the recently proposed change to the pricing policy.

(A) favorably
(B) closely
(C) entirely
(D) overly

126. Original versions of official documents will be returned upon ______ of the visa process.

(A) completes
(B) completing
(C) completed
(D) completion

127. Professor Kalu's guide to writing business ______ is considered by many to be the most authoritative text on the topic.

(A) corresponding
(B) correspondingly
(C) correspondence
(D) corresponded

128. In order to ______ for a discount, a customer's total purchase must exceed $100 and be made via our Web site.

(A) qualify
(B) validate
(C) request
(D) satisfy

129. ______ the reduction in the department's quarterly budget, the plan to renovate the offices is no longer viable.

(A) Now that
(B) Given
(C) Assuming that
(D) Because

130. Ms. Veron was commended for her outstanding interpersonal skills and her for ______ problem solving.

(A) address
(B) refinement
(C) finalization
(D) aptitude

PART 6 : You will see four passages, each with four blanks. Under each blank are four answer option. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the statement.

Questions 131-134 refer to the following letter.

131.

(A) once
(B) seldom
(C) recently
(D) again

132.

(A) You are expected to finish this work on schedule.
(B) Our paintings are portraits that date from the sixteenth century.
(C) These art classes will run twice a week.
(D) As a gallery member, you are invited to an exclusive event.

133.

(A) arrival
(B) tour
(C) training
(D) sale

134.

(A) celebration
(B) celebrates
(C) celebratory
(D) celebrate

Questions 135-138 refer to the following e-mail.

135.

(A) miss
(B) missed
(C) are missing
(D) will miss

136.

(A) each
(B) most
(C) few
(D) none

137.

(A) Despite
(B) Until
(C) Although
(D) Even

138.

(A) The cause was discovered in a timely manner.
(B) We have received a number of complaints from customers.
(C) The appointment should probably be rescheduled.
(D) We need to find an alternative as soon as possible.

Questions 139-142 refer to the following article.

139.

(A) its
(B) herself
(C) your
(D) her

140.

(A) estimating
(B) estimated
(C) estimate
(D) estimation

141.

(A) merger
(B) promotion
(C) broadcast
(D) appointment

142.

(A) Ms. O'Brien has chosen not to accept the offer.
(B) Ms. O'Brien has already improved the firm's marketing strategy.
(C) Ms. O'Brien will decide on the location soon.
(D) Ms. O'Brien's experience is expected to make a difference at the firm.

Questions 143-146 refer to the following e-mail.

143.

(A) Product trials to test our newest device will begin on Monday.
(B) A lot of employees attended our recent workshops.
(C) A series of departmental meetings are to be held tomorrow.
(D) The results of our market research have just been posted online.

144.

(A) will be collected
(B) has collected
(C) is collecting
(D) was collected

145.

(A) Nevertheless
(B) Consequently
(C) Whereas
(D) Alternatively

146.

(A) immediately
(B) immediate
(C) immediacy
(D) more immediately

PART 7 : You will see single, double and triple reading passages followed by several questions. Each question has four answer choices. Choose the best answer to the question and fill in the corresponding oval on your answer sheet.

Questions 147-148 refer to the following coupon.

147. What is indicated about Golden Wok?

(A) It has several branch locations.
(B) It opens earlier on weekends.
(C) It features a large dining area.
(D) It is located inside a shopping mall.

148. What must a customer do in order to use the coupon?

(A) Order one of the recommended dinner courses
(B) Visit the Golden Wok on a Saturday
(C) Place an order for delivery
(D) Dine at the restaurant before the end of the year

Questions 149-150 refer to the following text-message chain.

149. At 2:36 P.M., what does Mr. Akintola mean when he writes, "that's embarrassing"?

(A) He forgot a colleague's name.
(B) He selected an incorrect recipient.
(C) He was unable to sell any products.
(D) He sent a representative to the wrong location.

150. What will Mr. Akintola most likely do next?

(A) Speak with Ms. Franklin
(B) Review a customer contract
(C) Send some information about SchoolAid
(D) Accept an order for some stationery

Questions 151-152 refer to the following e-mail.

151. Why was the e-mail written?

(A) To announce that a shipment has been sent
(B) To introduce a new service
(C) To confirm receipt of an order
(D) To request a refund

152. What is suggested about the filing cabinet?

(A) It is available in a range of materials.
(B) It is temporarily unavailable for purchase.
(C) It is the most expensive item stocked by Ergon.
(D) It is discounted for all online customers.

Questions 153-154 refer to the following notice.

153. What is the purpose of the notice?

(A) To notify employees of a change in business hours
(B) To inform staff of an alteration to a policy
(C) To announce the company's upcoming luncheon
(D) To remind employees to submit their time sheets

154. What is stated about Aspirit Pharmacy?

(A) Its employees receive ten days of paid vacation yearly.
(B) It provides all employees with a New Year vacation.
(C) It plans to expand its services next year.
(D) It has recently hired new staff.

Questions 155-157 refer to the following advertisement.

155. What does Vital Signs offer its customers?

(A) Free installation
(B) Customized designs
(C) Discounted shipping
(D) Onsite repairs

156. According to the advertisement, why would someone visit the Web site?

(A) To print out a coupon
(B) To obtain an estimate
(C) To view product samples
(D) To read reviews

157. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong? "It has the same benefits as the Endura but uses higher-quality printing to create more detailed graphics."

(A) [1]
(B) [2]
(C) [3]
(D) [4]

Questions 158-160 refer to the following agenda.

158. What will attendees NOT do during the meeting?

(A) Hear about predicted sales
(B) Meet representatives of Fripp Solutions
(C) Help select a computer program
(D) Finalize an annual report

159. According to the agenda, what has already been given to attendees?

(A) A summary of the last meeting
(B) Profiles of new board members
(C) The key points from a presentation
(D) A list of options for a purchase

160. Who will discuss promoting the firm's services?

(A) Charles Vane
(B) Mary Ormond
(C) William Kidd
(D) Anne Bony

Questions 161-164 refer to the following online chat discussion.

161. What will the chat participants' hotel do?

(A) Replace some of its vehicles
(B) Establish a new catering service
(C) Advertise its rooms more regularly
(D) Increase the frequency of transportation

162. Who most likely is Mr. Hogan?

(A) A staff member for a newspaper
(B) An employee at an advertising agency
(C) A representative of an airline
(D) A worker at a local hotel

163. What does Mr. lvanovich imply about Beluga Star's new service?

(A) It will attract businesses to the area.
(B) Its flight times will be added to the advertisement.
(C) It could be beneficial for his company.
(D) It is already the most popular flight to the city.

164. At 1:43 P.M., what does Mr. Ivanovich mean when he writes, "I will get onto that right away"?

(A) He will contact Mr. Asha about a problem.
(B) He will make a reservation for some of the guests.
(C) He will board a plane immediately.
(D) He will determine whether some information is necessary.

Questions 165-167 refer to the following review.

165. According to the review, what does Mr.Bollinger say readers should do?

(A) Challenge traditional ideas
(B) Develop time management skills
(C) Practice some common techniques
(D) Avoid taking unnecessary risks

166. What section of the book does Ms. Salgado think is the most useful?

(A) Technical Skills
(B) Conceptual Skills
(C) Human Skills
(D) The appendix

167. The word "clear" in paragraph 2, line 7, is closest in meaning to

(A) empty
(B) understandable
(C) doubtless
(D) unblocked

Questions 168-171 refer to the following e-mail.

168. What did Mr. Jones do yesterday?

(A) He placed an order with Econoform
(B) He visited the Econoform plant.
(C) He briefly met with Mr. Frye.
(D) He replaced some filters.

169. What is the price of one Econoform Standard Filter?

(A) $35
(B) $40
(C) $60
(D) $70

170. What is stated about the Deluxe Filter?

(A) It is the only filter that is moisture resistant.
(B) It can be used for a longer time than the Standard Filter.
(C) It costs more to install than the Standard Filter.
(D) It is the only filter that is made of synthetic materials.

171. When are Econoform installation staff most likely available next week?

(A) Monday
(B) Tuesday
(C) Wednesday
(D) Thursday

Questions 172-175 refer to the following article.

172. According to the article, what happened to Dryden Motors on Wednesday?

(A) It turned down an offer.
(B) It went out of business.
(C) It released survey results.
(D) It reported poor sales.

173. What is mentioned about the Wendigo series?

(A) It has received positive reviews.
(B) It is known for its reliability.
(C) It was designed for families.
(D) It was first released in Europe.

174. What is NOT indicated about Dryden Motors?

(A) It produces luxury vehicles.
(B) It intends to expand into new markets.
(C) It is managed by the company founder.
(D) Its revenue is expected to increase in the near future.

175. In which of the positions marked [1], [2],[3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong? "At first, this change was immensely successful."

(A) [1]
(B) [2]
(C) [3]
(D) [4]

Questions 176-180 refer to the following information and e-mail.

176. What is NOT mentioned about the establishment in the information?

(A) It is conveniently located.
(B) It has reasonable prices.
(C) It has 24-hour room service.
(D) It offers wireless Internet connection

177. In the information, the word "notice" in paragraph 2, line 3, is closest in meaning to

(A) data
(B) warning
(C) sign
(D) attention

178. What is the maximum number of guests that can share a room?

(A) Two
(B) Three
(C) Four
(D) Five

179. What is suggested about Ms. Pantsil?

(A) She will pay $160 per night.
(B) She will be charged a cancellation fee.
(C) She made her reservation by phone.
(D) She has previously stayed at the hotel.

180. According to the e-mail, under what circumstances should Ms. Pantsil contact Ms. Chesterton before arriving?

(A) If she expects to arrive after 3:00 P.M.
(B) If she wants to use certain facilities
(C) If she wishes to check out later than normal
(D) If she has special food requirements

Questions 181-185 refer to the following e-mails.

181. Why does Ms. Witherspoon think her article would be suitable for Spa International?

(A) It has already been published in another periodical.
(B) Pyramid Heights Spa is a popular destination for readers.
(C) Pyramid Heights Spa has not been covered in Spa International.
(D) Spa International is publishing a special issue on Seelie Island.

182. What does Ms. Witherspoon offer to do?

(A) Revise an article about Crystal Retreat Spa
(B) Contact Pyramid Heights Spa for further information
(C) Subscribe to Spa International
(D) Tailor the article to Spa International's criteria

183. What is the purpose of the second e-mail?

(A) To accept Ms. Witherspoon's proposed article
(B) To make payment arrangements for a piece of writing
(C) To promote a new feature in Spa International
(D) To inform Ms. Witherspoon of a publication date

184. What is suggested about Mr. McGovern?

(A) He is the owner of Spa International.
(B) He has been to the city of Brumpton.
(C) He will meet with Ms. Witherspoon on July 18.
(D) He has worked with Ms. Witherspoon before.

185. Which Spa International guideline does Ms. Witherspoon's submission currently fail to meet?

(A) The number of necessary photos
(B) The inclusion of contact information
(C) The inclusion of the spa's prices
(D) The length of the text

Questions 186-190 refer to the following article, excerpt from a guide, and e-mail

186. What is implied about Mr. Lebon?

(A) He is a resident of Dubai.
(B) He has won an award for his work.
(C) He has organized a film festival.
(D) He is interested in unusual environments.

187. According to the e-mail, what is true about the festival program?

(A) It has not been printed yet.
(B) It will be sold online.
(C) It was written by a professional journalist.
(D) It has been translated into several languages.

188. In the e-mail, the word "credit" in paragraph 1, line 5, is closest in meaning to

(A) obligation
(B) support
(C) recognition
(D) payment

189. Whose contribution was most likely removed from the final version of the film?

(A) Mathieu Lebon
(B) Serena Johansson
(C) Alice Doiron
(D) Luc Melnick

190. What time is the screening that Mr. Lebon will attend?

(A) 1:00 P.m.
(B) 3:00 P.m.
(C) 7:00 P.m.
(D) 9:00 P.M.

Questions 191-195 refer to the following information, e-mail, and itinerary.

191. For whom is the information most likely intended?

(A) Customer service representatives
(B) Passengers traveling with Wallaby Airways
(C) Officials at an international airport
(D) Flight crew on domestic flights

192. What can be found in the WA Travel Club Magazine?

(A) Information on merchandise for sale to Travel Club members
(B) Registration details for the Travel Club
(C) A full list of Wallaby Airways travel routes
(D) WA Travel Point requirements for zones outside Asia

193. What was the problem with Mr. Carswell's online reservation?

(A) He had not collected enough WA Travel Points.
(B) The flight was fully booked.
(C) His WA Travel Points had expired.
(D) All first-class seats for WA Travel Point users were already taken.

194. How many points does Mr. Carswell's temporary reservation require?

(A) 35,000
(B) 50,000
(C) 55,000
(D) 75,000

195. What is indicated about Mr. Carswell?

(A) He regularly flies in first class.
(B) He plans to stay overnight in Hong Kong.
(C) He contacted Wallaby Airways to change his reservation.
(D) He is scheduled to land in Sydney in the evening.

Questions 196-200 refer to the following e-mails and online review.

196. What is indicated about RDH Technologies?

(A) It complained about the quality of some goods.
(B) It is planning to expand overseas.
(C) It has recently become a customer of Transtar.
(D) It is requesting a refund.

197. What does Ms. Botham indicate she will do?

(A) Send future orders by express delivery
(B) Determine the exact cause of the problem
(C) Develop a new system for handling orders
(D) Allow additional training for members of the sales department

198. What is suggested about Mr. LeClerc?

(A) He previously spoke to a representative of RDH.
(B) He works in the shipping department.
(C) He was promoted recently.
(D) He has contacted a Dynasoft technician.

199. What is most likely true about the problem that Mr. LeClerc reports?

(A) It will be fixed in a software update.
(B) It has been experienced by other firms.
(C) It exists in all the order-tracking programs in the review.
(D) It is not covered by the warranty.

200. In the review, the word "full" in paragraph 1, line 2, is closest in meaning to

(A) crowded
(B) thorough
(C) maximum
(D) broad