Reading Exercise

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.

1. Our engineers are working on an ______ way 8. Mr. Bullet ______ that all employees sign
to recharge our XZ876 electric engines. their new contracts before the end of the
(A) economy day.
(B) economics a. feels
(C) economical b. needs
(D) economically c. informs
d. requests
2. The Mousetrap, Agatha Christies mystery play,
is ______ to be her best play. 9. In most companies, employees have their
a. regarded income tax ______ automatically from
b. criticized their monthly salary.
c. appeared a. deduct
d. considered b. deducted
c. to deduct
3. We guarantee that you will not find a better d. to be deducted
price
______ . 10. Music videos help the music industry increase
a. where its
b. nowhere ______ .
c. anywhere a. prizes
d. somewhere b. profits
c. rewards
4. Some seaweeds have been found to be ______ d. reviews
effective for treating diabetes.
a. exactly 11. We wonder whether 25 days ______ enough
b. closely time to complete our order.
c. abruptly a. is
d. remarkably b. be
c. are
5. A food critic should examine how ______ d. will
presented before writing a restaurant review.
a. a dish 12. The deadline for ______ income taxes is April
b. each dish is 15.
c. is each dish a. filing
d. will the dish be b. placing
c. earning
6. The conference will ______ on workplace d. transferring
health and safety matters.
a. deal 13. ______ bad weather, the Bubblebee Fair will
b. focus be canceled.
c. explore a. As long as
d. consist b. In the event of
c. Provided
7. A spokesperson for MetroWorks confirms that d. Supposing
ticket prices ______ by five cents next
month. 14. Communications technology ______ for
approximately two percent of global
a. decreased carbon dioxide emissions.
b. to decrease a. totals
c. will decrease b. presents
d. would decrease c. accounts
d. generates
15. By the time Mr. Baker arrived at the office,
the news of his promotion ______ around 23. The first set of videos is complete and we
the department. will post them on the website ______ the
a. had circulated week.
b. have circulated a. at
c. would circulate b. on
d. used to circulate c. until
d. within
16. Social networking sites are gaining ______
among employers as a recruiting tool. 24. If you have already paid your bill, please
a. growth ______
b. practice this notice.
c. increase a. discover
d. popularity b. disregard
c. disappear
17. Frozen Chinese food is ______ available at d. discontinue
major supermarkets and delicatessens.
a. wide 25. The ASKE workshop, originally ______
b. width on Thursday 18 October, has been
c. widely canceled.
d. widen a. scheduled
b. scheduling
18. To ______ an appointment, please call
c. will schedule
between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. d. was scheduled
a. do
b. call 26. Be sure to proofread the report ______ ,
c. take before sending it off for printing.
d. make a. surely
b. primarily
19. Please note that rsums without references
c. thoroughly
______ accepted.
d. enormously
a. cannot
b. will not be 27. We reserve the right to ______ fees as needed.
c. should not a. adjust
d. must not have b. adjusted
c. adjusting
20. Our technicians have ______ that the
d. adjustment
problem was caused by a failure in the XJ97
unit. 28. Our human resource department uses a
a. repaired telephone interview to ______ job
b. invented applicants.
c. determined a. settle
d. appreciated b. screen
c. decide
21. The transportation department announced d. discuss
that Highway 697 which ______ closed this
Friday for repairs will now be closed this 29. If we had received your instructions earlier, we
Sunday instead. ______ your order.
a. will update
a. will be b. had updated
b. is being c. would update
c. has been d. would have updated
d. was to be
30. The annual meeting has been canceled; please
22. On Monday, Ms. Anna Pappas announced her ______ your schedules.
______ from Brec Corp. a. allow
a. quit b. refine
b. leave c. adjust
c. statement d. remove
d. resignation
31. Shuttons new book consists of ten short
stories, 36. All job applicants are required ______ a
______ are about his travel experiences. completed application form and their
a. mostly rsum.
b. they most a. submit
c. mostly that b. to submit
d. most of which c. to be submitting
d. for submission
32. We have been receiving complaints from
customers that the SJ F1976c instruction 37. Only sales representatives who have signed
manual is too ______ . a confidentiality agreement ______ to have
a. missing full access to client records.
b. worrying a. can
c. dissatisfied b. must
d. complicated c. ought
d. should
33. Mr. Thompson has requested that Ms. Smith
______ the general meeting. 38. This offer is limited ______ new customers.
a. attend a. by
b. will attend b. of
c. is attending c. to
d. has attended d. with

34. Johnsons argument for changing vendors 39. North Bank has indicated that it is willing to
was very ______ . ______ us up to $10 million.
a. worthy a. lend
b. reliable b. save
c. winning c. spend
d. persuasive d. borrow
35. Many of the features of the XMP21 are 40. It now seems ______ that we will be able to
______ to those of the XMP22. send you a replacement in time.
a. suitable a. unlike
b. intelligible b. unlikely
c. comparable c. unlikeable
d. foreseeable d. unlikelihood
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences. Four answer choices
are given below each of the sentences. Select the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B),
(C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 41 - 43 refer to the following email.

To: jkanake@thunder.com
From: smilwlkie@lightning.com
Subject: Notice of probationary status

Dear Jonathan,

For the first two years that you distributed our products you exceeded our expectations. Since then we
have seen a decrease in your shipments. As our general agreement ______, you must maintain at least
300 units to be considered a distributor for our product.
41. (A) exercises
(B) identifies
(C) stipulates
(D) verbalizes

Our records show that you have maintained a stock of 210 units, ______ the required 300. If you are
not able to maintain this level of activity, you will no longer qualify to be a distributor.
42. (A) apart from
(B) other than
(C) instead of
(D) unlike

Please let us know ______ we can do to increase your customer base.

43. (A) how
(B) if
(C) that
(D) what

Best regards,

Simon
Questions 44 - 46 refer to the following advertisement.

Top Notch Franchise

Tired of working long hours and ______ others go home with all the financial rewards? Theres no need
to be jealous of them, as you too can be one of them.

44. (A) see

(B) seeing
(C) seen

(D) to see

With a Top Notch franchise, you are the boss and we are the support system, providing you with a
proven method of success. Top Notch franchise training programs will equip you with the necessary
tools needed to start, build, and ______ your business, and you'll also benefit from our national
advertising.
45 (A) involve
(B) maintain
(C) progress
(D) recover

The benefits of being ______ own boss are considerable, but fear of business risk keeps many people
from succeeding. Don't be one of them. What have you got to lose? Visit us now at topnotch.com or call
us today at 333-3333 about buying your own Top Notch franchise.

46. (A) one

(B) the
(C) their
(D) your

We look forward to working with you.

Questions 47 - 49 refer to the following letter.

Dear Mr. Delonghi,

We are pleased to provide the enclosed credit history information ______ Mr. David Longfield. Enclosed
is the financial information you requested. I am confident that this information will be used with
discretion.
47. (A) about
(B) for
(C) to
(D) with

Our records ______ that Mr. Longfields credit line has increased from $500.000 to $1,000,000 because
he has been an exemplary customer and has never neglected payment during the five years he has held
an account with us.
48. (A) had shown
(B) show
(C) showed
(D) would show

We appreciate your concern about granting such a high credit limit and would like to assure you that
based on our five-year experience with Mr. Longfield, such a credit line should be a ______ investment
for your company.
49. (A) confident
(B) protective
(C) sound
(D) shaky

Yours sincerely,

JMyers
Jack Myers
Store Manager
XYZ Bank
Questions 50 - 52 refer to the following bulletin.

Airlines that are members of the WATA (World Air Transport Association) have established the following
recommendations for the carriage of pregnant women and babies:

______ mothers
50. (A) Expectant
(B) Expected
(C) Expectedly
(D) Expecting

While air transport is deemed safe for pregnant women, each airline may apply its own certain
restrictions. It is advisable ______ each airline well in advance to check traveling policy.
51 (A) contacting
(B) having contact
(C) to contact
(D) to be contacted

Air transport is not recommended in the period ______ the final month of pregnancy and seven days
subsequent to childbirth.
52. (A) adjoining
(B) extending
(C) prologing
(D) spanning

WATA general regulations recommend that medical authorization to fly be sought:

As of the 28th week of pregnancy
If birth is expected within four weeks of the departure date
If birth is expected to involve any complications
Directions: In this part you will read a selection or texts, such as a magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and
advertisements. Each text 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 53 -55 refer to the following letter.

Dear Mr. Green:

I am writing concerning claim #760. The amount that your adjusters have set for the damage
Hurricane Harry caused to my barn is unacceptably low. The amount that your company has offered
would not even allow me to do the work myself, as the materials alone would cost almost $300 more
than your estimate.

I am including estimates from four independent contractors that I have asked to inspect the damage to
my barn, and their estimates vary between $1,500 and $1,750.

I would like your company to take into consideration the estimates I have provided and reevaluate your
settlement offer. If you continue to deny the fact that your offer is unacceptably low, I will need to seek
legal counsel.

I will appreciate your immediate attention to this matter.

Yours sincerely,
M. Liverpool
Mathew Liverpool

53. Why did Mr. Liverpool write this letter?

(A) To request legal advice from Mr. Green
(B) To seek compensation for damages
(C) To demand his barn be repaired
(D) To refuse the insurers settlement offer

54. What can be inferred from this letter?

a. Mr. Green estimated the amount payable to Mr. Liverpool.
b. Mr. Green will send contractors to inspect the barn.
c. Mr. Liverpools barn was destroyed in the Hurricane.
d. Mr. Liverpool will not let this issue rest.

55. What is the minimum amount of money that Mr. Liverpool expects to receive?
a. $300
b. $1,200
c. $1500
(D) $1,750
Questions 56 - 59 refer to the following article.

JINGO ELECTRONICS AND SUTHERTECH COMPUTER INDUSTRIES

ANNOUNCE DEFINITIVE MERGER AGREEMENT

JINGO Computers and Suthertech Computer Industries, Inc. announced today that they
have signed a definitive merger agreement. The strategic combination will have
approximately $5 billion in annual revenues, 5,900 employees, 23 facilities worldwide, a
leading global position in computer manufacturing.
The merger transaction, expected to close in the second quarter of this year, is subject to
stockholders approval under the Hart Scott Rodino Act, refinancing of indebtedness and
other customary closing conditions. Under the terms of the merger agreement, which was
unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, Suthertech
stockholders will receive 0.685 JINGO shares in exchange for each of their Suthertech
shares. Upon the completion of the transaction, JINGO stockholders will own approximately
51 percent and Suthertech stockholders approximately 49 percent of the merged entity.

56. What is the purpose of this article?

a. To announce the effect of the Hart Scott Rodino Act on mergers.
b. To inform shareholders about the merger.
c. To publicize a merger of two computer companies.
d. To support the Board of Directors decisions.

57. According to the article, what is TRUE?

a. JINGO shares will sell for $0.685.
b. Suthertech Computer Industries has 23 plants world wide.
c. Stockholders have to approve the merger.
d. The merger has already been finalized.

58. What can be inferred about the merger?

a. Its companys shares will sell for $5 billion.
b. JINGO Computers is in debt.
c. Suthertech shares are worth less than JINGO shares.
d. Suthertech stockholders will be the majority shareholders.

59. When was this article printed?

a. Around September
b. Before April
c. In the middle of the year
d. Just before the New Year
Questions 60 - 62 refer the following email.

TO: syamoto@hyndi.com
FROM: klee@globalmail.com
SUBJECT: AE123-QR/20__

Dear Ms. Yamoto

I am pleased to have the opportunity extended to me to work for your department. This position interests
me greatly. However, I feel that the remuneration package you offer is not commensurate with my
education and experience.

Please consider that after eight years of experience in the field, I will be able to be effective immediately. I
am eager to get started in the new job as soon as possible, and am confident that we can reach agreement
on remuneration.

I would like to meet with you again to discuss this, and will call to arrange an appointment.

Best regards,

Katie Lee

60. What is the main purpose of this email?

a. To accept a position
b. To request an appointment
c. To negotiate payment
d. To decline an offer

61. Which of the following is TRUE?

a. Ms. Lee is currently unemployed.
b. Ms. Lee worked in the same company for eight years.
c. Ms. Yamoto interviewed Ms. Lee.
d. Ms. Yamoto is in charge of accounts.

62. In the first paragraph, line 3 the word commensurate is closest in meaning to
a. balanced
b. indicative
c. matched
d. suitable
Questions 63 - 65 refer to the following table.

Forest cover by sub-region 20__ and distribution

Forest area
Region/sub-region % of land area % of global forest area (1000 ha)
Eastern and Southern Africa 226 534 27.8 5.73
Northern Africa 131 048 8.6 3.32
Western and Central Africa 277 829 44.1 7.03
Total Africa 635 412 21.4 16.08
East Asia 244 862 21.3 6.20
South and Southeast Asia 283 127 33.4 7.16
Western and Central Asia 43 588 4.0 1.10
Total Asia 571 577 18.5 14.46
Total Europe 1 001 394 44.3 25.34
Caribbean 5 974 26.1 0.15
Central America 22 411 43.9 0.57
North America 677 464 32.7 17.14
Total North and Central America 705 849 32.9 17.86
Total Oceania 206 254 24.3 5.22
Total South America 831 540 47.7 21.04
WORLD 3 952 025 30.3 100
1 hectare (ha) = 10 000 square meters (m) = 0.01 square kilometres (km)

63. Which sub-region has the greatest Forest area?

(A) Eastern and Southern Africa
(B) Western and Central Africa
(C) South and Southeast Asia
(D) North America

64. Which region has the most forest coverage per hectare?
a. Africa
b. Asia
c. Europe
d. South America

65. Which sub-region accounts for the least global forest area?
a. Caribbean
b. Central America
c. Northern Africa
d. Western and Central Asia
Questions 66 - 69 refer to the following memo.

MEMO
TO: All employees
FROM: Venessa Hardwright
SUBJECT: Reduction in staff
DATE: December 28, 20__
As anticipated, the recent merger with FGA United has resulted in overlap of some functions.
Consequently, it is necessary to reduce our work force in those areas in which we have
significant duplication of effort.

Effective March 3, we will experience a 30% reduction in staff, right across seniority lines.
Persons affected will be notified by the end of next month. These employees will receive two
months' severance pay.

Our personnel office will hold a series of meetings in the middle of February to discuss
unemployment insurance benefits and to help those affected secure new jobs. If you plan to
attend, call Marcos Twine at extension #131.

We thank you for all your hard work. Unfortunately this layoff could not be avoided. We wish
you employment success in the future.

Vanessa Hardwright
CEO
ZBT Electronics

66. What is the purpose of this memo?

a. To announce changes in company structure
b. To declare a merger with FGA United
c. To motivate employees to work harder
d. To request attendance at upcoming meetings

67. When will employees be informed about their company status?

a. In December
b. In January
c. In February
d. In March

68. According to the memo, what is TRUE?

a. FGA United will secure jobs for all employees.
b. No executives will be made redundant.
c. Not all departments are affected by the merger.
d. Some employees will receive a bonus.
Questions 69 - 73 refer to the following article.

Predatory Lending: Debate in Default

Paralleling the subprime mortgage crisis in the US, a larger debate broke out regarding the need for curbs on
predatory lending practices. Central to the debate was the definition of predatory, and there is still considerable
disagreement. Until the term is defined by law, it remains a catch-all for a variety of what consumer advocates
call unfair loans, made to the eventual detriment of the borrower.

Principal among these are loans tailored for high-risk subprime borrowers, often without adequate checks on
income and repayment potential, and high-interest, short-term financing. Included in this second group are
payday and tax-refund-anticipation loans both taken to tide the borrower over until expected income is
received as well as credit card late-payment fees and checking account overdraft fees. The fees charged on
these short-term advances often amount to an annual interest rate well in excess of the market rate for high-
risk. Lenders dispute that these fees are interest.

Consumer groups charge that high interest rates and fees take advantage of the desperate borrower, while
advocates for the lending industry note that the promise of high return encourages lenders to give loans even if
the risk is greater. Without that, loans would not be available to many low income and minority borrowers. On
the other hand, the concentration of high-risk lenders in low-income neighborhoods means that more equitable
financing may not be accessible to some who could qualify. And that, say social critics, means that interest is
transferred from the poorest members of society into the pockets of the wealthy.

The industry rejoinder is <I>caveat emptor<I>, let the buyer beware. In this view, it is the borrowers
responsibility to seek the best loan product and to understand the details of the contract. And yet, the fact that
predatory lending is an issue suggests that some authorities recognize the need for better consumer education
and possibly government regulation. Certainly, the crisis created by the subprime market collapse shows the
impact risky lending can have on the economy as a whole. Whether to protect the more vulnerable borrower or
to discourage volatility in the economy, some brakes may need to be put on high-risk lending practices.

69. What might a predatory lender do to a
customer?
(A) Charge high interest to the rich.
(B) Reduce interest for low-income clients.
(C) Refuse to lend if repayment is risky.
(D) Take advantage of the customers need.
71. Why does the lending industry say high interest
is good for some borrowers?
(A) Borrowers can take advantage of sales.
(B) Borrowers cannot get better rates.
(C) It keeps money moving in the economy.
(D) Without it, loans would not be available.

70. Which practice would NOT be predatory 72. Why might government intervene in lending
according to this article? practices?
(A) A 20-year home loan at 5% per annum (A) To end the current debate.
interest. (B) To keep the economy stable.
(B) A fee of .05% per day on an overdue (C) To protect honest lenders.
payment. (D) To provide work for teachers.
(C) A home loan at 18% to a marginally
employed buyer. 73. In Paragraph 3, line 2 the word promise is
(D) A one-week advance on wages at a flat fee closest in meaning to
of 5%. (A) avowal
(B) guarantee
(C) implication
(D) potential
Questions 74 - 78 refer to the following article.

INTRODUCTION: VOLUNTEERISM IN THE BROAD VIEW

Volunteerism, as a way of providing needed services, is hardly new. Throughout history, people have pitched
in to help their neighbors accomplish some task, asking no pay in return. In earlier times, voluntary efforts
were woven into the pattern of society, a good example being neighbors helping to build a home for
newlyweds. Over the past couple of centuries, however, volunteering has increased, and, since the middle of
the 20th century, the widespread use of volunteers in some societies has given rise to volunteer program
management as a profession. (IVR 1998)
The use of volunteers, however, is by no means uniform around the world. In less-developed countries,
traditional mutual-aid activities are supplemented by charitable programs. Where the economic-political model
leans toward socialism, volunteer labor is less common, as social services are provided by the government. In
Greece, for example, all three models were seen until the 2004 Olympiad, when vast numbers of citizens were
needed, and responded. Volunteerism in Greece took a giant leap forward from the family-and church-centred
activities of the past and exploded into the public sector. Local authorities, most notably in Athens, then
followed up on the Olympic success with new programs in which citizens can become involved.
Contrasted to the newness of efforts in some countries are those where volunteer programs are well
underway. In the US, volunteerism is a highly developed field, increasingly necessary in recent years, as
political policies have reduced the budgets of social service agencies. The propensity for volunteerism,
however, has historical impetus in the US, with roots in the charitable obligation demanded in early Puritan
settlements. (Fischer, 1989)
Some EU member states also have a long tradition of volunteerism and, as a result, volunteer management
has become a profession. The UK, for instance, has set occupational standards (VSNTO 2004) and offers
training courses and qualifications in volunteer management. Research is underway to bring standards into a
common framework that can be understood across the EU (VSNTO 2004), to quantify the value of volunteer
contribution, and to assess the different cultures that impact volunteerism in the member states. (CEV, Facts
and Figures study, 2003-2005 ongoing)

74. Which statement best describes the history

of volunteerism? 77. What is the goal of volunteerism research in
(A) It is a relatively recent type of activity. the European Union?
(B) It is more common now than ever before. a. To establish volunteer qualifications
(C) It originated in the weaving industry. for the UK.
(D) It was more prevalent in the past than now. b. To improve the quality of cultural
events.
75. Why did volunteerism expand in the c. To increase the number of
Greek example? volunteer managers.
d. To set standards for the member
a. A major event necessitated the
states.
use of volunteers.
b. Charities increased their support
for the needy. 78. In paragraph 3, line 4 the word propensity
is closest in meaning to
c. People were used to helping each
other. a. avoidance
d. The government provided most b. hesitation
services. c. popularism
d. tendency
76. How can volunteerism best be described in
the US?
a. It is an unpopular obligation.
b. It has a strong historical base.
c. It is no longer as essential as it once
was.
d. Political policies have made it
unnecessary.
Questions 79 - 80 refer to the following letter.

Rafael Kosmisky
Solicitor
Legal Eagles
255 Second Avenue,
First Floor,
Seattle, WA 98104
206-624-2180

5th April 20__

Dear Mr. Kosmisky:

We authorize you to represent the interests of our company at the upcoming Senate hearings
on environmental regulation. You are authorized to use any legal means you deem necessary
to demonstrate to the subcommittee that SHEMPTO Incorporated understands and complies
with EPA regulations.

We have memos in our possession that clearly show we were aware of the problem and had
taken steps to clear up the issue long before we were contacted by the EPA.

We agree to your rate of $275 per hour plus expenses and ask that you bill us every four
weeks. With each bill, please include a log which documents what action has been taken in
the case during that billing period.

Please call our office if you agree to these terms.

Yours sincerely,

George Wellington
George Wellington
Director
SHEMPTO Inc.

79. What can be inferred from the letter?
(A) Mr. Kosmisky has agreed to represent
SHEMPTO Inc.
(B) Mr. Wellington has given full power of
attorney to Mr. Kosmisky.
(C) SHEMPTO Inc. is taking the EPA to court.
(D) The Senate hearing will take place in April.
80. What is NOT mentioned in the letter?
(A) Mr. Kosmiskys employment office
(B) Records showing SHEMPTO Incs handling
of the violation
(C) The EPA coming in touch with SHEMPTO
Inc. personally
(D) The EPAs environmental regulations
Questions 81 - 85 refer to the following two texts.

Calling on IORP Members!
We give plenty of travel advisories, and not a
few special member discounts, in this
magazine. And many of you have written to say
how helpful they have been.
Now, we want to hear more from you!
Send us your experiences and the travel tips youve
gleaned while making use of our past advice.
Whats your best packing tip?
Where have you been that
youd recommend to others?
Have you found a way to make
airport waits less painful?
Dont think anything youve learned is too small,
too unimportant. It might just help others make
the most of their holidays. The Travel Editor

Thanks to our loyal IORP members for these almost as fast as we do. Herbert Ranscroft, Blackton,
Tips for Cruising: Derbyshire.

Pack light and keep your suitcase with you like an airline Buy the cheapest fare you can get for a cruise. Prices go by
"carry-on." That way you can avoid the check-in at the the size of cabin, with or without a window, and with or
dock, and all that waiting to get luggage when you without a balcony. Everything else food, entertainment,
home tired but happy. Also, youll be sure to have your and so forth is pretty much the same price. The best
luggage when you need it. time to book a cruise is at the beginning of the season,
Iris Henry, Wokegan, WI. before the cheaper cabins are taken. Another good time
is about 3 weeks before sailing. Then the cruise company
My wife and I have found that shipping our dirty clothes is trying to fill the ship and you may find better rooms at
home after a few days on the boat is economical and a discount. You can book directly with the cruise line or
very practical. Its cheaper than having the valet wash through a travel agent, and if youre a repeat customer,
our clothes, and by the end of the trip, we have plenty of you should expect a little gift of fruit or flowers in your
space for souvenirs. We post a package of clothes from cabin.
ports-of-call along the way, and our laundry arrives home
Allen Woolbridge, North Hampton, MN

81. What is the main reason for this request? 84. Which writers seem concerned about what
(A) IORP wants to know if members use they spend?
the discounts. a. All three writers.
(B) IORP wants members to get others to join. b. Henry and Ranscroft
(C) The editor wants members to share c. Henry and Woolbridge.
their experiences.
d. Ranscroft and Woolbridge.
(D) The editor has run out of ideas and needs
help.
85. In the first text, paragraph 3, line 1, the
82. What does Ms Henry list as an added word gleaned is closest in meaning to
benefit in her tip? a. gathered.
a. She can get on the boat faster. b. improved.
b. She has less weight to carry. c. read about.
c. She saves time getting off the boat. d. written down.
d. She never has to contend with lost
luggage.

83. How does Mr Woolbridge get the best

prices on fares?
a. He always gets a cabin with no
window or balcony.
b. He books when the cruise lines are
offering cheap fares.
c. He only makes reservations directly
with the cruise line.
d. He travels at the beginning of the
cruise season.
Questions 86 - 90 refer to the following two emails.

PAC FOR PROGRESS PAC FOR PROGRESS PAC FOR PROGRESS PAC FOR PROGRESS

Popular Party Political Action Committee

Dear Bob,
We scored a major victory this week in the Education Bill. This legislation means that more children will
receive a high quality education in schools across the country. We couldnt have achieved this exceptional
result without the support of hundreds of thousands of people like you!
Click here to send a thank-you email to your elected official.
In the weeks and months ahead, the opposition will no doubt try to block further progress such as the
Education Bill. Weve got to be ready to meet their arguments in the strongest way, by getting our message
out to the voters. Among other moves, a massive campaign is being planned to place ads with every major
channel and nationwide newspaper. Your continued support is crucial.
Make a secure online contribution to the party.

Dear Committee for Progress,

Im afraid the Education Bill you mentioned in your recent email falls far short of what Id like to see done in
the area of education. This and other recent legislation shows neither the vision of our party nor the change it
promised during the last elections.

Consequently, I have decided to contribute only to specific candidates whose views reflect my own. I will not
be sending money to support the party in general, i.e. where I do not have direct control over what it is spent
for.

At such time in the future as party work once again meets its promise, I will reconsider my position. In
the meantime, I will appreciate your removing my name from the party contributor rolls and from the
mailing list for this newsletter.
Respectfully,
Robert Baine

86. Who is the sender of the first letter?

a. A group of concerned citizens.
b. A committee of a political party.
c. A political candidate
d. A political party

87. What does the first letter say about the Education Bill?
a. It was easily passed into law.
b. More work is needed to pass it.
c. It was also supported by the other party.
d. Similar legislation will meet opposition.

88. What does the committee hope Baine will contribute?

a. A free advertisement in his newspaper.
b. An advertisement on his TV channel.
c. Money for the committee to buy advertising.
d. Money to buy a newspaper company.
 89. Why does Baine object to contributing to the committee?
a. He feels the party should donate to his candidates.
b. He is disappointed with his partys effectiveness.
c. He plans to switch to a different party in the future.
d. He thinks the Education Bill was too strongly worded.

90. In the second text, paragraph 3, line 1, the word promise is closest in meaning to
a. A verbal vow.
b. A written vow.
c. Contention.
d. Potential.

Questions 91 - 95 refer to the following two texts.

Rockets Away!

Rockets are firing up in the western deserts of the USA, as a new sport takes shape. Rocket racing, actually
taking off and leaving the earths atmosphere while racing around a course drawn in the sky, is becoming a
reality, thanks to an experimental aircraft that uses rocket power. The result is a vertical take off, amid yellow
plumes of flame, an apogee about one mile up, a wild race around the virtual track at speeds up to 320 miles
per hour. The take-offs have been described as mezmerizing and the the planners say extra pit stops have
been planned into the course to give the public as many of these displays as possible.

According to entrepreneur, Peter Diamandis, this is just the leading edge of the space tourism business, and
one thats geared at making the public sit up and take notice. Hes already sold over 3,000 seats at something
like $3,500 to people who want short jaunts in weightless space, and some much costlier tickets for real space
travel.

Dear Sports Beat,

I read your recent article on Rocket Races with dismay. At a time in history when were urging people to cut
down on their fascination with gas-guzzling speedsters, Mr Diamandis seems intent on slurping up that last drop
of petroleum and spewing it all over the stratosphere as yellow plumes of flame. To paraphrase the old adage,
where theres fire, theres smoke. And smoke is the last thing a planet, sweltering in the greenhouse effect and
choking on its own pollution, needs.

Despite my grave misgivings to the contrary, I sincerely hope Diamandis race fans think twice before supporting
this scheme with their hard-earned cash. Actually, I hope Diamandis himself thinks better of what hes planning
to dump into the atmosphere. Or perhaps, the government will step in and ban this along with other 20th
century dinosaurs such as traffic jams and bull fights.

Edgar Poe
Walden, MS
91. What is the subject of the article?
a. A new entertainment form to encourage tourism.
b. Coverage of the first, groundbreaking rocket race.
c. The career history of a sport developer.
d. The possible effects of a new sport on ecology.

92. What aspect of the sport is mentioned as most appealing to the public?
a. The intense competition.
b. The showy take-off.
c. The unique type of aircraft.
d. The virtual racetrack.

93. What is Mr Poes main objection to the new sport?

a. It encourages more pollution.
b. It is dangerous to animals.
c. It perpetuates an old-fashioned idea.
d. It promotes fascination with machines.

94. Which solution does Mr Poe NOT suggest may limit the new sport?
a. The government will outlaw it.
b. The new aircraft will not pass flight tests.
c. The promoter will change his plans.
d. The public will refuse to support it.

95. In the second text, paragraph 2, line 1, the word misgivings is closest in meaning to
a. conditions.
b. doubts.
c. mistakes.
d. questions.
Questions 96 - 100 refer to the following two emails.

GLASWELL PUBLISHING
1440 Broadway
Philadelphia, PA

April 10 20_ _

Mr. Phillip Hill

921 Westfield Drive
Philadelphia, PA

Dear Mr. Hill,

I read with interest your recent article in History Club Magazine, and I would like to discuss the possibility of
your contributing to the forthcoming History of Small Party Politics for Glaswell Publishing. A longer, more in-
depth version of your article would fit well with the current outline of the book, and could be a chapter on its
own.

I would like to schedule a time to discuss all this with you, either by phone, or here at our offices, which are
close to where you live. Would you please e-mail me to let me know whether you are interested in collaborating
with us, and if so, when you would be available to discuss the details?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Alice Ray

Alice Ray,
Commissioning Editor
Glaswell Publishing

e-mail: a_ray@laswellpub.com
Tel: (215) 247-4780

From: p_hill@treemail.com
To: a_ray@glaswellpub.com
Date: April 14, 20_ _ 2:14:08 p.m.
Subject: History of Small Party Politics
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Dear Ms. Ray,

Thank you for your letter inviting me to collaborate with you. Your book project sounds interesting, and I would
be happy to re-work my article into a full chapter in fact, I have a lot of material on hand that I had wanted
to put into the article, but could not, due to History Club Magazines limits on length.

Unfortunately, Im engaged in other projects at the moment, which will take me through to the end of the year.
The earliest I could take on a new project would be January. I have nothing else scheduled for then, so I would
be able to work on writing the chapter full-time. I realize that is some eight months away, and will understand if
you cannot wait until then. If you do have the luxury of time, and are willing to wait until January for me to
begin, then please call me at (215) 561-9106, and we can discuss in more detail your vision of what the chapter
should look like.

Again, thank you for writing to me. I hope we are able to work together.

Sincerely,
Phillip
96. What can be inferred about Mr. Hill?
a. He is looking for new projects.
b. He lives near Glaswell Publishing.
c. He is an editor at History Club Magazine.
d. He has written several history books.

97. What does Ms. Ray learn from Mr. Hills e-mail?
a. That he is not able to begin until January
b. That he will need eight months to complete the chapter
c. That he was previously employed by Glaswell Publishing
d. That he did not write the article in History Club Magazine

98. How would Mr. Hills contribution to History of Small Party Politics differ from his article?
a. It would be less detailed.
b. It would contain new material.
c. It would discuss a different topic.
d. It would be co-written with Ms. Ray.

99. What will Ms. Ray and Mr. Hill probably discuss next?
a. What time to meet
b. How to divide their work
c. Which chapter to begin with
d. Whether they can work together

100. In the first text, paragraph 2, line 2, the word collaborating is closest in meaning to
a. writing
b. joining
c. meeting
d. working