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 5
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.
Câu 1: Former Sendai Company CEO Ken Nakata spoke about ------ career experiences.
- A. he
- B. his
- C. him
- D. himself
- A. connectivity
- B. connects
- C. connect
- D. connecting
- A. eaten
- B. open
- C. tasty
- D. free
- A. paints
- B. tiles
- C. furniture
- D. curtains
- A. update
- B. updating
- C. updates
- D. updated
- A. so
- B. now
- C. like
- D. before
- A. enthusiastically
- B. enthusiasm
- C. enthusiastic
- D. enthused
- A. inspects
- B. inspector
- C. inspected
- D. inspections
- A. until
- B. into
- C. yet
- D. while
- A. separate
- B. limited
- C. willing
- D. assorted
- A. deliveries
- B. delivered
- C. deliver
- D. deliverable
- A. drive
- B. prohibit
- C. bother
- D. travel
- A. looking
- B. seeing
- C. driving
- D. leaning
- A. perfect
- B. perfects
- C. perfectly
- D. perfection
- A. helpfulness
- B. help
- C. helpfully
- D. helpful
- A. onto
- B. above
- C. during
- D. between
- A. far
- B. very
- C. almost
- D. soon
- A. organized
- B. organizer
- C. organizes
- D. organizational
- A. temporarily
- B. comparatively
- C. recently
- D. collectively
- A. from
- B. under
- C. on
- D. against
- A. accident
- B. accidental
- C. accidents
- D. accidentally
- A. next
- B. with
- C. which
- D. now
- A. needing
- B. needs
- C. has needed
- D. were needing
- A. already
- B. exactly
- C. hardly
- D. closely
- A. experts
- B. accounts
- C. recommendations
- D. standards
- A. any
- B. everybody
- C. those
- D. some
- A. passed
- B. decided
- C. required
- D. performed
- A. is approving
- B. approves
- C. has been approved
- D. will be approved
- A. In spite of
- B. Just as
- C. In light of
- D. According to
- A. arbitrary
- B. supplemental
- C. superfluous
- D. potential
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 131-134 refer to the following announcement.
Come to the Maxley Heights Center for Horticulture and learn how to create a beautiful, eco-friendly garden for your home or business. ------(31) . We will teach you how to plant a rain garden, which is simply a shallow sunken garden ------(32) a special soil mix to filter pollutants from rainwater flowing from nearby roads and rooftops. These gardens can be landscaped with native plants and flowers. ------(33) , rain gardens are always beneficial to the local environment. Among other things, ------(34) improve drainage and protect rivers and streams.
To register, visit www.maxley-horticulture.org.
- A. Children of all ages will enjoy the new exhibits.
- B. Learn about rainfall patterns across the region.
- C. Build a set of simple patio furniture with easy-to-acquire materials.
- D. Next Saturday at 4 P.M., we are hosting a free workshop for the public.
- A. to use
- B. used to
- C. by using
- D. that uses
- A. Best of all
- B. For example
- C. In any event
- D. As a matter of fact
- A. we
- B. they
- C. both
- D. yours
Questions 135-138 refer to the following letter.
31 July
Akwasi Dombo
Fourth Avenue
GA 105
Accra, Ghana
Dear Mr. Dombo,
Thank you for your (135) ------ support in helping me to plan the opening gala for Tokyo's fashion week. The event was a huge success, and I was honored to work with you. I know that our attendees follow your work closely, and they loved the designs you contributed for this event. Your designs received a lot of (136) ------ on social media. Shows like this will keep Tokyo on the map as a premier fashion centre. (137) ------. I realize that the multiple delays made the planning no easy task. The auction (138) ------ our Young Designers Award program is coming up soon and I look forward to working with you on that as well.
Sincerely,
Asahi Ishioka
Director, Japanese Guild of Fashion Designers
Câu 135
- A. amazed
- B. amazement
- C. amazing
- D. amazingly
- A. attention
- B. proposals
- C. innovation
- D. criticism
- A. Several other events have gone surprisingly well.
- B. Thank you also for your flexibility in planning the event.
- C. Please stop by our office the next time you are in the city.
- D. Tokyo is a top tourism destination for many reasons.
- A. will benefit
- B. has benefited
- C. to benefit
- D. benefits
Questions 139-142 refer to the following e-mail.
From: Patron Services patronservices@menachinlibrary.org
To: Edgar Hughes hughese98@villachesta.com
Subject: Card expiration date approaching
Date: December 3
Dear Mr. Hughes,
Please be advised that your Mena Chin Library card will expire one month from today. (139) ------ must be renewed if you intend to keep your membership for the coming year. (140) ------. This can be done at the information desk at any branch location.
(141) ------ you decide to close your account, no action is necessary. Failure to complete your renewal by the (142) ------ date will result in the expiration of your library privileges.
If you have any questions about this notice, or about general library services, you may reply directly to this e-mail.
Sincerely,
Patron Services
Câu 139
- A. It
- B. You
- C. Our
- D. Each
- A. To sign up for a card, visit your local library branch.
- B. For questions about library membership, please visit our Web site.
- C. Renewal must be completed at least one week before your card expires.
- D. You may opt out of this program at any time.
- A. Also
- B. Should
- C. Because
- D. Although
- A. specifically
- B. specifics
- C. specified
- D. specificity
Questions 143-146 refer to the following letter.
April 7
Naomi Burwell
43 Waymire Road
South Portland, ME 04109
Dear Ms. Burwell,
I am Omar Ridha, the manager of Droplight Studio. (143) ------. We offer a full range of photography services for real estate professionals like you. We take pride in composing interior and exterior shots that make a property look its best. Droplight Studio spares no effort in (144) ------ superior digital images. (145) ------, our professional-grade equipment, lighting, and staging techniques allow us to highlight the best features of a property. And once the photo shoot is over, every image (146) ------ expert editing. All these services come standard in every package.
Please visit our Web site to view our work as well as our pricing and scheduling information. We are happy to work with you to customize orders.
Sincerely,
Omar Ridha, Droplight Studio
Câu 143
- A. I would like to introduce you to our business.
- B. Great photographs can make your property stand out.
- C. We are looking forward to your visit.
- D. It was the first studio of its kind to open in this area.
- A. researching
- B. creating
- C. purchasing
- D. displaying
- A. If not
- B. By comparison
- C. Otherwise
- D. Indeed
- A. receives
- B. is receiving
- C. had received
- D. had to receive
