READING TEST
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, 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 1-4 refer to the following announcement.
To: Myung-Hee Hahn
From: Dellwyn Home Store
Date: January 15
Subject: Order update
Dear Ms. Hahn,
Your ____________ (1) order of a red oak dining table and six matching chairs arrived at our store this morning. We would now like to arrange for the delivery of the ____________ (2). Please call us at 517-555-0188 and ask ____________ (3) to Coleman Cobb, our delivery manager. ____________ (4).
Customer Service, Dellwyn Home Store
Câu 1- A. (A) specially
- B. (B) specialize
- C. (C) special
- D. (D) specializing
- A. (A) furniture
- B. (B) appliances
- C. (C) refund
- D. (D) tools
- A. (A) speak
- B. (B) spoken
- C. (C) is speaking
- D. (D) to speak
- A. (A) He can schedule a convenient time.
- B. (B) He began working here yesterday.
- C. (C) He has been a delivery manager for five years.
- D. (D) He recently moved to Dellwyn.
Questions 5-8 refer to the following conversation.
Keep Cool Service Contractors
67 Main Road, Edinburgh Village
Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago
Keep Cool Service Contractors can bring you peace of mind. As part of an annual contract, we will service your air-conditioning system, ensuring your ____________ (5) and comfort. This includes inspecting the system, making repairs as needed, and professionally cleaning your air ducts. ____________ (6), if necessary, we can replace your old air-conditioning system with a new, cost-efficient one.
Our workers are highly qualified licensed technicians who stay up-to-date with ongoing training. ____________ (7). We promise you fair prices and professional work, ____________ (8) by our Keep Cool guarantee. Call 1-868-555-0129 for a free quote today.
Câu 5- A. (A) safe
- B. (B) safely
- C. (C) safest
- D. (D) safety
- A. (A) On one hand
- B. (B) Nonetheless
- C. (C) Furthermore
- D. (D) And yet
- A. (A) Take advantage of dozens of useful online tools.
- B. (B) Remove the air conditioner you chose is very popular.
- C. (C) Plus, they are friendly, clean, and knowledgeable.
- D. (D) Thank you for visiting our contractor showroom.
- A. (A) backed
- B. (B) backs
- C. (C) backing
- D. (D) back
Questions 9-12 refer to the following conversation.
To: All Customers
From: asquires@lightidea.com
Date: March 6
Subject: Information
Dear Light Idea Customers,
Light Idea is enacting a price increase on select energy-efficient products, effective April 17. Specific product pricing will ____________ (9). Please contact your sales representative for details and questions.
The last date for ordering at current prices is April 16. All orders ____________ (10) after this date will follow the new price list. ____________ (11). Customers will be able to find this on our Web site.
We will continue to provide quality products and ____________ (12) service to our valued customers. Thank you for your business.
Sincerely,
Arvin Squires
Head of Sales, Light Idea
- A. (A) agree
- B. (B) vary
- C. (C) wait
- D. (D) decline
- A. (A) receiving
- B. (B) having received
- C. (C) received
- D. (D) will be received
- A. (A) The updated price list will be available on March 20.
- B. (B) We apologize for this inconvenience.
- C. (C) Your orders will be shipped after April 17.
- D. (D) We are increasing prices because of rising costs.
- A. (A) exceptionally
- B. (B) exception
- C. (C) exceptional
- D. (D) exceptionalism
Questions 13-16 refer to the following conversation.
To: Jang-Ho Kwon jkwon@newart.nz
From: Kenneth Okim k.okim@okimjewelry.nz
Subject: Good news
Date: 30 August
Dear Jang-Ho,
Thank you for the shipment last month of 80 units of your jewelry pieces. I am happy to report that they have been selling very well in my shop. My ____________ (13) love the colourful designs as well as the quality of your workmanship. ____________ (14).
I would like to increase the number of units I order from you. Would you be able to ____________ (15) my order for the September shipment?
Finally, I would like to discuss the possibility of featuring your work exclusively in my store. I believe that I could reach your target audience best and that the agreement would serve ____________ (16) both very well. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Kenneth Okim
Okim Jewelry
- A. (A) patients
- B. (B) students
- C. (C) customers
- D. (D) teammates
- A. (A) If you need more time, please let me know.
- B. (B) Unfortunately, I do not have adequate shelf space at this time.
- C. (C) I would like to show you some of my own designs.
- D. (D) The reasonable prices also make your pieces a great value.
- A. (A) include
- B. (B) double
- C. (C) repeat
- D. (D) insure
- A. (A) us
- B. (B) you
- C. (C) we
- D. (D) these
