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: All Staff
From: Yoreli Costa
Date: February 15
Subject: Florence Shawn
Hi Everyone,
I have news to share about a _________ (1) in the human resources department. After nearly twenty years with Cometti Creative, Florence Shawn has decided to retire from the position of director of human resources.
Our current senior manager of human resources, Makoto Ichise, will replace Ms. Shawn when she retires. Ms. Shawn _________ (2) Mr. Ichise since he joined the company five years ago.
Ms. Shawn's _________ (3) day will be February 22. A retirement party will be held for her on that day at 4:00 P.M. in the Terey Lobby. _________ (4).
Best,
Yoreli Costa
Director of Operations, Cometti Creative
- A. (A) difference
- B. (B) strategy
- C. (C) change
- D. (D) practice
- A. (A) mentors
- B. (B) is mentoring
- C. (C) will mentor
- D. (D) has been mentoring
- A. (A) last
- B. (B) original
- C. (C) flexible
- D. (D) alternate
- A. (A) Cometti Creative will hire a replacement soon.
- B. (B) We hope that you can all attend to wish her well.
- C. (C) Ms. Shawn was the first director of human resources at Cometti Creative.
- D. (D) The first project will be the creation of a talent development program.
Questions 5-8 refer to the following letter.
Lovitt Real Estate
Helping Manitoba Families Find their Dream Homes
Manuel Lovitt, _________ (5) of Lovitt Real Estate, has been selling real estate for over 17 years. Mr. Lovitt and his award-winning team _________ (6) in homes for families in the Winnipeg, Brandon, and Dauphin areas. They know about the schools, parks, services, transportation, and activities that enhance family life in the area where you want to reside. _________ (7).
Contact Lovitt Real Estate today and let the team guide you _________ (8) the home of your dreams. They will listen to your needs, negotiate on your behalf, and get you the best home for your hard-earned money.
Call 431-555-0168 to speak to an agent or visit www.lovittrealestate.ca for more information.
Câu 5- A. (A) own
- B. (B) owned
- C. (C) owner
- D. (D) owning
- A. (A) practice
- B. (B) specialize
- C. (C) report
- D. (D) purchase
- A. (A) They can arrange transportation for your local elementary school.
- B. (B) That is because they live in the communities they serve.
- C. (C) They will be closed for the summer but will be back soon.
- D. (D) Therefore, they can help you with all your banking needs.
- A. (A) toward
- B. (B) fixing
- C. (C) because
- D. (D) along
Questions 9-12 refer to the following e-mail.
Welcome to "Distributing Your Savings." This slide _________ (9) is the third of a twelve-segment educational series called “Preparing for Retirement." _________ (10).
This series provides only _________ (11) advice. It should not replace the guidance of your investment planner. The series has been developed as background material to help you ask key questions when _________ (12) with your investment planner. We hope you find this information helpful.
Swainson-Gray Investments
Câu 9- A. (A) presenting
- B. (B) presents
- C. (C) presentation
- D. (D) presented
- A. (A) You are encouraged to visit our office for a free portfolio review.
- B. (B) The series is designed to help you make informed financial decisions.
- C. (C) Please fill out the paperwork before your appointment.
- D. (D) Your responses will help us serve you better in the future.
- A. (A) regional
- B. (B) expensive
- C. (C) supplemental
- D. (D) playful
- A. (A) consulting
- B. (B) prescribing
- C. (C) listing
- D. (D) following
Questions 13-16 refer to the following letter.
To: Dana Paulwell
From: Silas Laveau
Date: August 22
Subject: My input
Attachment: Article
Dear Dr. Paulwell,
This message is in response to yesterday's staff meeting, particularly the discussion on how certain aspects of the clinic may affect our work and mission. _________ (13).
Currently, the vending machines in the hall outside our waiting room are stocked with sugary and salty products such as soft drinks and chips. As a health care provider, we _________ (14) beverages and snacks that show our commitment to wellness. _________ (15), our mission is focused on good health.
I have attached an article about actions that medical centers like ours are taking to improve their hospitality stations. I hope you find it _________ (16). It details some easy and cost-effective changes we could consider.
Kind regards,
Silas Laveau
Câu 13- A. (A) I thought it went on longer than was necessary.
- B. (B) I wish we had been informed about it sooner.
- C. (C) I would like to make a suggestion on this topic.
- D. (D) I would be honored to lead a follow-up session.
- A. (A) will offer
- B. (B) have offered
- C. (C) were offering
- D. (D) should be offering
- A. (A) After all
- B. (B) By the way
- C. (C) In the meantime
- D. (D) On the other hand
- A. (A) useful
- B. (B) eventful
- C. (C) profitable
- D. (D) comfortable
