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 7
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 1-2 refer to the following information.

- A. (A) All shoes will be discounted.
- B. (B) Shop assistants will be hired.
- C. (C) A shoe style will be discontinued.
- D. (D) Operational hours will be extended.
- A. (A) It has been in business for ten years.
- B. (B) It specializes in athletic footwear.
- C. (C) It is located next to a medical center.
- D. (D) It allows customers to make appointments.
Questions 3-4 refer to the following information.

- A. (A) To register for a conference
- B. (B) To announce a new account
- C. (C) To schedule a meeting
- D. (D) To inform colleagues of an absence.
- A. (A) She will be traveling with Mr. Cullen.
- B. (B) She works on the Ezenx Industries account.
- C. (C) She is Ms. Choo's supervisor.
- D. (D) She will be out of the office until April 22.
Questions 5-6 refer to the following information.

- A. (A) It is moving to a new location.
- B. (B) It is simplifying the permit application process.
- C. (C) It is reducing the number of days it will accept permit applications.
- D. (D) It is increasing the processing time for permit applications.
- A. (A) To save the city money.
- B. (B) To attract more residents
- C. (C) To improve the quality of service
- D. (D) To decrease the number of new permit applications
Questions 7-8 refer to the following information.
Câu 7River Thames Tours
Thank you for reserving a River Thames tour with us. We are eager to welcome you aboard. Each tour lasts 3 hours. Your tour includes a luncheon served at 1:00 p.m. Please consult our Web site for a menu. Should you have any dietary restrictions and like to request a special meal, please contact our customer experience manager, Martin Torma, at least 48 hours prior to your tour.
This reservation also entitles you to a 10 percent discount on a walking tour by Edgerton Walking Tours—just provide your confirmation code when booking.
Name: Lewis Califf
Purchase Date: 18 April
Confirmation Code: H102057
Tour Start: 1 May, 11:30 a.m.
Quantity: 4
Total: £180.00
Payment: Credit card ending in 1037Please note: Boarding ends 10 minutes before departure time. Tours cannot be rescheduled.
What is indicated about the river tour?
- A. (A) It is one hour long.
- B. (B) It comes with a meal.
- C. (C) It can be rescheduled.
- D. (D) It sells out quickly.
- A. (A) 1
- B. (B) 3
- C. (C) 4
- D. (D) 7
Questions 9-11 refer to the following information.
Câu 9Michiko Saunders [8:06 A.M.]
Hi, Jacob. Are you on your way to the office?Jacob Kwon [8:08 A.M.]
Yes. I should be there in about 25 minutes.Michiko Saunders [8:10 A.M.]
OK. I was just starting to print out the design proposal for the Dansby Group, but we've run out of paper. And we don't have another delivery of it coming until Wednesday.Jacob Kwon [8:12 A.M.]
I see an office supply store across the street. It just opened for the day.Michiko Saunders [8:13 A.M.]
Fantastic. Three packs of paper should be enough.Jacob Kwon [8:15 A.M.]
OK. By the way, when will the representatives from the Dansby Group be coming to our office? I could also pick up some coffee and snacks for that meeting.
How can customers receive a discount on a walking tour?
- A. (A) By making a reservation online
- B. (B) By paying with a credit card
- C. (C) By requesting a coupon from the captain
- D. (D) By mentioning a confirmation code.
- A. (A) He needs help finding a building.
- B. (B) He can purchase some paper.
- C. (C) He will look for a new printer.
- D. (D) He is going to negotiate a delivery schedule.
- A. (A) Reschedule a meeting
- B. (B) Prepare some refreshments
- C. (C) Check on an arrival time.
- D. (D) Revise a design proposal
Questions 12-14 refer to the following information.
Câu 13Kipbank Business Services
548 Sycamore Lake Road
Green Bay, WI 54301April 2
Madeline Omar
Passionflower Interior Design
1556 Deer Run Road
Green Bay, WI 54301Dear Ms. Omar,
A business owner's days are filled with juggling the wants, needs, and demands of customers, staff, and suppliers. — [1] —.
Let Kipbank find the right solutions for your small business so that you can focus on your products and people. Kipbank offers checking accounts, corporate credit cards, business loans, and payroll and bookkeeping services. — [2] —. This fall, we will also add financial planners to our team to help you and your employees plan for your futures.
With our corporate credit cards, Kipbank customers can take advantage of money-saving offers from selected hotel, office supply, and air travel partners. — [3] —. These deals are automatically applied to qualified purchases. And the business owner can place spending limits on each card. — [4] —.
Please call us at 920-555-0122 to set up an appointment or just stop by when it is convenient. We look forward to meeting you and providing your enterprise with superior service.
Sincerely,
Thomas Piskorksi
Thomas Piskorksi, Kipbank Customer Concierge
What is suggested about Ms. Omar?
- A. (A) She is an accountant.
- B. (B) She works for Mr. Piskorksi.
- C. (C) She operates a small company.
- D. (D) She is a Kipbank customer.
- A. (A) They come in a variety of colors.
- B. (B) They require an annual fee.
- C. (C) They include discounts on certain purchases.
- D. (D) They can be used to buy personal items.
- A. (A) [1]
- B. (B) [2]
- C. (C) [3]
- D. (D) [4]
Questions 15-18 refer to the following information.

What is the purpose of the article?
- A. (A) To profile a newly opened business
- B. (B) To analyze a trend in the electronics industry
- C. (C) To highlight a company's achievement.
- D. (D) To discuss changes to an employee contract
- A. (A) It no longer develops electronics.
- B. (B) It was once a struggling business.
- C. (C) It has been unable to attract more clients.
- D. (D) It is seeking to replace its CEO.
- A. (A) mixture
- B. (B) proof
- C. (C) statement
- D. (D) answer
Questions 18-21 refer to the following information.

What Commbolt benefit does the advertisement mention?
- A. (A) Its low prices
- B. (B) Its excellent customer service.
- C. (C) Its lifetime contracts
- D. (D) Its convenient installation schedule
- A. (A) $10.00
- B. (B) $20.00
- C. (C) $45.00
- D. (D) $60.00
- A. (A) It may not be posted on social media.
- B. (B) It does not provide credit for more than three referrals.
- C. (C) It is expected to run for a full year.
- D. (D) It rewards both new and existing customers.
- A. (A) [1]
- B. (B) [2]
- C. (C) [3]
- D. (D) [4]
Questions 22-25 refer to the following information.

What is indicated about Sarah's Catering?
- A. (A) It uses locally sourced products.
- B. (B) It is twenty years old.
- C. (C) It specializes mainly in weddings.
- D. (D) It has an on-site dining room.
- A. (A) preference
- B. (B) sample
- C. (C) experience
- D. (D) flavor
- A. (A) Entertainment planning
- B. (B) Cooking demonstrations
- C. (C) Cleanup after meals.
- D. (D) Rentals of tables and chairs
- A. (A) An employee of Sarah's Catering
- B. (B) A professional event manager
- C. (C) A customer of Sarah's Catering.
- D. (D) An assistant at a marketing firm
Questions 26-29 refer to the following information.

Why does Mr. Steuber write to Ms. Rajan?
- A. (A) To invite her to a professional event
- B. (B) To check on the status of a meeting.
- C. (C) To make travel plans for a business trip
- D. (D) To ask about an assistant's performance
- A. (A) He needs final approval on a book design.
- B. (B) He would like advice on changing an appointment.
- C. (C) He requires access to the corporate calendar.
- D. (D) He is uncertain how to add team members to the chat.
- A. (A) A writer
- B. (B) A designer
- C. (C) A production editor
- D. (D) A printing plant supervisor
- A. (A) Suggest solutions to a printing issue
- B. (B) Arrange to visit the Singapore plant
- C. (C) Attend a meeting with Ms. Luong
- D. (D) Reschedule a video conference.
Questions 30-34 refer to the following information.
Rambling River Festival
Schedule of Musical EventsFriday, September 8
3:30 P.M. Johanna Greenblatt
8:00 P.M. Bethesda Radio Show featuring the Blass Brothers Band (to be recorded at the Bramley Theater)
Saturday, September 9
6:30 P.M. The Rolling Dozen
7:45 P.M. Jefferson Cage
All events take place at the Bethesda Park Open-Air Stage unless otherwise noted. Feel free to bring picnic blankets.
Câu 30From Rambling River Festival Sep 8, 9:14 A.M.
This afternoon's performance will take place in Cole Hall in anticipation of inclement weather. Bulky items are not allowed, but coat-check service will be available.
This evening's performance is being pushed to 2:30 P.M. tomorrow; local band Kirschau will perform during the original time slot instead.
We expect our full Saturday program to take place at the Bethesda Park Open-Air Stage.
Who was originally scheduled to perform at the Bramley Theater?
- A. (A) Johanna Greenblatt
- B. (B) The Blass Brothers Band.
- C. (C) The Rolling Dozen
- D. (D) Jefferson Cage
- A. (A) It takes place annually.
- B. (B) It requires a ticket for entry.
- C. (C) It features local food vendors.
- D. (D) It is mainly an outdoor event.
- A. (A) Check coats
- B. (B) Store bulky items
- C. (C) Buy concert tickets
- D. (D) Pick up a schedule of events
- A. (A) moved
- B. (B) extended
- C. (C) managed
- D. (D) pressured
- A. (A) At 3:30 P.M. on Friday
- B. (B) At 8:00 P.M. on Friday
- C. (C) At 2:30 P.M. on Saturday
- D. (D) At 6:30 P.M. on Saturday
Questions 35-39 refer to the following information.
To: All Branch Managers
From: Fran Corliss
Subject: Survey results on mobile banking
Date: April 7Hello all,
Ogden Bank recently conducted a survey of its customers concerning mobile banking. Here are some key takeaways.
Over 95 percent of our customers own a mobile device. However, although interest in mobile banking is high, only 39 percent of our customers use our application. Some customers cite security concerns (23 percent), but a majority (78 percent) say that they simply do not think the app works well.
A mandatory meeting for all branch managers will be held at our headquarters on April 12 at 4:00 P.M. to brainstorm strategies for responding to this challenge.
Best,
Fran Corliss
Director of Mobile Banking, Ogden BankArticle
Câu 13 Câu 13Boost for Mobile Banking
By Edward Panzius
FLEMINGTON (May 25)—Ogden Bank has rolled out major improvements to its mobile banking application. It has expanded the variety of tasks that can be accomplished through the app and made it much easier to use.
"Many of our account holders have been frustrated in the past by a clunky, limited app," said Alys DeFreese, manager of the Flemington branch of Ogden Bank. “They can now do just about any task with the app that they could over the phone or by visiting a branch in person. This is just another example of how we support our customers in any way we can."
According to Ms. DeFreese, in the few weeks since the upgrade, 20 percent of account holders have switched to depositing checks and paying bills online. She anticipates that number will rise as more customers learn about the easy-to-use app.
"The convenience made a big difference for me," said account holder Yair Baum. Another customer, Maria Reed, added, “I appreciate the flexibility of being able to do my banking whenever and wherever I want."
What is one purpose of the e-mail?
- A. (A) To provide details on a new privacy policy
- B. (B) To propose a survey of banking habits
- C. (C) To ask bank staff to test a mobile app
- D. (D) To inform managers of a company problem.
- A. (A) 23 percent
- B. (B) 39 percent
- C. (C) 78 percent
- D. (D) 95 percent
- A. (A) considers
- B. (B) waits for
- C. (C) prepares for
- D. (D) expects
- A. (A) Mr. Panzius
- B. (B) Ms. DeFreese
- C. (C) Mr. Baum
- D. (D) Ms. Reed
- A. (A) It prefers that account holders do their banking in person.
- B. (B) It is considering offering free checking to new account holders.
- C. (C) It is in the process of hiring more staff.
- D. (D) It prioritizes improvements in customer experience.
Questions 40-44 refer to the following information.
Notice
Attention, Library Members
The Westwood Library is excited to announce the start of a book club, which is open to all library members. The club will meet on the last Thursday of each month, from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. in the Harrison Meeting Room, to discuss a book chosen by one of our professional staff. From January to June, we will read recently published nonfiction works, and from July to December, we will focus on contemporary fiction titles. For more information, visit www.westwoodlibrary.org or speak with the staff at the circulation desk.
Web Page
https://www.westwoodlibrary.org/bookclub
We hope you will join us for the book club on the last Thursday of each month at 7:00 P.M.! Below are the titles selected for the first half of the year.
January: Wild Open Range by Jaxon McDonald
February: The Journey of a Song by Lucy Xi
March: Due North: Adventures in Alaska's Northern Territory by Isabel Beck
April: The Art of Mindful Carpentry by Peter Landers
May: Mary Swan: A Legend Before Her Time by Kai Noble
June: To Be Announced
Câu 40To: Lisa Calle lcalle@worldmail.com
From: Gail Frey gfrey@myemail.com
Date: March 27
Subject: Book clubDear Ms. Calle,
It was delightful to see you leading the book club yesterday evening. Ms. Beck's Due North is lengthy, and it was a challenge to finish it before the meeting. However, I have to thank you for choosing that book because it revived my childhood interest in traveling to Alaska. In fact, I've already looked up some tours!
The club meeting was packed, and I hardly got to talk to you. We should catch up sometime soon. Perhaps we might try the new French restaurant on Looper Street. I hear it is amazing and reasonably priced.
Sincerely,
Gail Frey
What is the purpose of the notice?
- A. (A) To highlight some books in the library
- B. (B) To announce a change in library hours
- C. (C) To promote an activity at the library.
- D. (D) To introduce a new librarian
- A. (A) It is a best-selling title.
- B. (B) It is a work of nonfiction.
- C. (C) It was published ten years ago.
- D. (D) It is available at a discount for library members.
- A. (A) Jaxon McDonald
- B. (B) Lucy Xi
- C. (C) Peter Landers
- D. (D) Kai Noble
- A. (A) She is a library staff member.
- B. (B) She has written book reviews.
- C. (C) She is Ms. Frey's supervisor.
- D. (D) She favors historical fiction.
- A. (A) It discussed a topic that was unfamiliar to her.
- B. (B) It had parts that she thought were inaccurate.
- C. (C) It was easy to read in the time available.
- D. (D) It inspired her to explore an old interest.
Questions 45-49 refer to the following conversation.
E-mail 1
From: Tatiana Schwartz orders@georgestreetsweets.co.uk
To: Alejandro Ordaz aordaz@brooksidestationery.co.uk
Date: 28 April
Subject: Confirmation of order number 47892
Attachment: Order receiptDear Mr. Ordaz,
Thank you for placing an order with George Street Sweets. This e-mail is to confirm that we have received your request. Your receipt has been attached to this e-mail.
If you have any questions or need to make any changes to your order, please reply to this message or phone us at (091) 498 0172. Note that we are unable to accommodate order changes that are submitted less than 48 hours before your scheduled pickup time.
If picking up your order, we are located at 29 George Street. Parking is available next door, directly behind Spike's Cycle Shop. We offer delivery to customers within 10 kilometres of our shop for a fee of £2.50. Please note that cancellations within 24 hours of your pickup or delivery time will not be refunded.
Sincerely,
Tatiana Schwartz
Receipt
George Street Sweets
Order: 47892
Date of Order: 28 April
Pickup Date and Time: N/A
Delivery Date and Time: 2 May, 11:30 A.M.
Delivery Location: 2 Spen Lane, Business Suite 202
Payment Method: Credit Card—Alejandro Ordaz
Customisation Instructions: None
Item Cost 18-inch round cake (chocolate with vanilla icing) £32.00 1 set of candles £5.00 Delivery £2.50 Total £39.50
Câu 45E-mail 2
From: Alejandro Ordaz aordaz@brooksidestationery.co.uk
To: Tatiana Schwartz orders@georgestreetsweets.co.uk
Date: 29 April
Subject: RE: Confirmation of order number 47892Dear Ms. Schwartz,
I received my order confirmation e-mail and receipt, and I noticed an error. It seems that the person to whom I spoke on the phone while placing my order did not copy down the message I requested. The customisation I specified was that "Happy Retirement" be written on top.
I hope it will still be possible to include this message despite the timing. Please respond to this e-mail to confirm. Also, there will be more guests than I originally expected, so I might contact your business again to place an additional order.
Best,
Alejandro Ordaz
What is a policy of George Street Sweets?
- A. (A) Orders cannot be changed.
- B. (B) Orders placed less than 48 hours before pickup incur an extra fee.
- C. (C) Orders must be paid for when they are placed.
- D. (D) Orders cannot be refunded within 24 hours of pickup.
- A. (A) It has parking spaces behind a bicycle shop.
- B. (B) It is located within 10 kilometers of George Street Sweets.
- C. (C) It is a residential apartment building.
- D. (D) It is owned by Ms. Schwartz.
- A. (A) It has not been paid for yet.
- B. (B) It will have only chocolate icing.
- C. (C) It was ordered over the phone.
- D. (D) It contains ice cream.
- A. (A) A full refund
- B. (B) A different flavor
- C. (C) A response to an e-mail.
- D. (D) An additional candle
- A. (A) It will take place on April 29.
- B. (B) It is an anniversary party.
- C. (C) Its start time has changed.
- D. (D) It will be larger than expected.
Questions 50-54 refer to the following conversation.
To: Undisclosed Recipients
From: Iqbal Grewal iqbal_grewal@woolfflooring.com.au
Date: 12 June
Subject: Cost-savings surveyDear Colleagues,
At Woolf Flooring we are looking for ways to reduce day-to-day costs without sacrificing product quality, customer service, or staff morale. To this end, we are seeking input from select staff members in a variety of departments via an online survey that can be found at www.surveyquest.com.au/109820. Everyone who has been chosen to take part in the survey has been with the company for at least ten years and, therefore, is very familiar with our processes.
The deadline for completing the survey is 19 June. Note that this survey is for recipients of this e-mail only. Please do not forward this e-mail to others or post the link to the survey elsewhere.
We also plan to hire outside consultants to review our operations and write a report of their findings. We understand that some colleagues disagree with this approach to cutting costs; however, we have determined that getting an outside perspective is a worthwhile investment that will be likely to save us money in the long run.
Best,
Iqbal Grewal, Director of Business Transformation
Woolf Flooring
Survey Response
https://www.surveyquest.com.au/109820
Woolf Flooring Cost-Savings Survey
Based on your experience as an employee of Woolf Flooring, please provide one idea for a change that could be implemented to improve productivity and cut costs. Thank you.Date: 18 June
Name and role: Beth Mair, sales managerI have noticed that some employees grab a new pair of disposable gloves every time they return from a break. They could be using the same ones throughout the whole day. By limiting the use of gloves to one pair per day, Woolf Flooring would save thousands of dollars per year. Doing so would also reduce waste. A new policy regarding the use of personal protective items would be easy to implement immediately and would simply require sending a company-wide e-mail to explain it.
Câu 13Report Summary
Miyoko Consulting
Woolf Flooring Report SummaryThank you for allowing us to spend the last few weeks reviewing your operations. You will find a detailed expense-reduction report with projected savings in the pages that follow. Here is a list of our main recommendations.
Employees do not always use wood stains and other materials as efficiently as possible. More training time could be dedicated to this.
Employees could be more mindful of electricity costs—for instance, turning off all lights and machines when not in use.
Several Internet service providers are offering special pricing right now. Switching to one of these providers could save a considerable amount of money in the long run.
More effort could be made to reuse supplies—for example, some basic personal protective equipment could be used more than once.
In his e-mail, what does Mr. Grewal indicate about the survey?
- A. (A) It does not have an end date.
- B. (B) It requires the use of a password.
- C. (C) It can be completed on paper.
- D. (D) It should not be shared with others.
- A. (A) The plan to hire outside consultants.
- B. (B) The way a survey is structured
- C. (C) The way a budget report is presented
- D. (D) The departments selected to provide feedback
- A. (A) She regularly provides ideas for change.
- B. (B) She has worked at Woolf Flooring for many years.
- C. (C) She will be helping to collect feedback.
- D. (D) She works in the production department.
- A. (A) It may require some new equipment.
- B. (B) It has worked well at other companies.
- C. (C) It could be implemented right away.
- D. (D) It has been suggested to management before.
- A. (A) Recommendation 1
- B. (B) Recommendation 2
- C. (C) Recommendation 3
- D. (D) Recommendation 4
