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.

101. The committee pointed to immigration as one of the _____________ Influences on the domestic market over the past five years.
A) big
B) bigger
C) biggest
D) big as

102. The factory floor supervisor wants an emergency session _____________ as soon as possible to discuss the situation.
A) arrange
B) to arrange
C) arranging
D) arranged

103. Our end-of-year sales meeting will be held on _____________ Saturday, November 1^st, or Friday, December 12^nd.
A) both
B) the
C) either
D) neither

104. The final _____________ for the sales manager’s position did very well in his third interview.
A) applicant
B) applied
C) applying
D) applicable

105. The new service _____________ is ready for your stamp and signature.
A) agrees
B) agreement
C) agreed
D) agreeing

106. It _____________ that the conference room repairs will take at least two months to complete.
A) is believing
B) is believed
C) believes
D) believed

107. In the event that the computer malfunctions or fails, please _____________ to the user's manual for assistance.
A) inquire
B) check
C) examine
D) refer

108. Anyone filing a travel expense report is kindly reminded to complete it in a _____________ manner.
A) rarely
B) shortly
C) timely
D) briefly

109. In light of the latest quarterly sales figures, the company _____________ that earnings may be down this year.
A) has warned
B) been warned
C) is warned
D) were warning

110. Clicka Motors _____________ to offer interest-free financing on all new vehicles, but now they charge 4% APR.
A) uses
B) used
C) is used
D) is using

111. The president would like all staff _____________ in the main cafeteria at 3 pm. sharp for an announcement.
A) to assemble
B) assembles
C) assemble
D) assembling

112. The company founded by Charlotte Fairweather only five years ago now sells _____________ products throughout the world.
A) its
B) this
C) them
D) it

113. The places where we hope to build two new shopping malls _____________ currently occupied by other retail centers.
A) were
B) are
C) would be
D) had been

114. If you do not receive your order _____________ next Friday, you can request a full refund for the items purchased.
A) with
B) to
C) by
D) until

115. Due to the recent economic downturn, we could only afford one-third of the projects _____________ we had planned to finance.
A) which
B) what
C) who
D) whom

116. Consumers who download independently developed computer software are urged to read the instructions _____________ program installation.
A) except for
B) up for
C) due to
D) prior to

117. The recruitment process was so difficult _____________ very few of the candidates were able to reach the second round.
A) where
B) which
C) that
D) what

118. Their _____________ for the office on Elm Street was influenced by its close proximity to other successful businesses.
A) indication
B) opinion
C) preference
D) relocation

119. There are rumors that a takeover bid will _____________ by the president as early as tomorrow morning.
A) announce
B) be announced
C) have announced
D) be announcing

120. We are requesting that an industry leader _____________ our retreat to lead a discussion on this very topic.
A) join
B) joins
C) joining
D) to join

121. The merger discussions have been going _____________ better in recent weeks, so an end should soon be In sight.
A) most
B) more
C) many
D) much

122. All of the company files are _____________ located on an off-site server.
A) remoteness
B) remote
C) remotely
D) remotes

123. Axford Chemicals estimates that they will make _____________ $40 million in the next quarter due to the release of their revolutionary new product.
A) as long as
B) besides that
C) before
D) as much as

124. Next month, Hartford City Hall _____________ a new park that features a state-of-the-art children's park and playground facility.
A) opens
B) is opening
C) has opened
D) was opening

125. Taking a walk each day _____________ recommended to improve one's cardiovascular health.
A) is
B) was
C) is being
D) being

126. We receptionist stated that Friday at 4 pm. _____________ the only time the doctor had available to see me today.
A) has been
B) was
C) were
D) was being

127. The client mentioned they were looking to acquire some property _____________ is close to the bay.
A) what
B) where
C) that
D) who

128. None of the new interns _____________ an employee badge yet.
A) has been issued
B) will issue
C) have issued
D) have been issuing

129. All _____________ on the northbound side of the Eagleton subway line has been suspended due to an electrical problem.
A) help
B) service
C) functions
D) runs

130. Any details _____________ this year's promotion list must be kept between the personnel department and the managers of each department.
A) regardless of
B) in hopes of
C) prior to
D) pertaining to