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.

Below you will find a sample question from each part of the Reading test.

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.

The financial audit of Soft Peach Software ------- completed on Wednesday by a
certified accounting firm.

(A) to be
(B) having been
(C) was
(D) were

The missing phrase is ‘was’, (C) is the correct answer.

Register early if you would like to attend next Tuesday’s -------- on project management.

(A) seminar
(B) reason
(C) policy
(D) scene

You generally “attend a seminar” on a topic. Hence, (A) is the correct answer.

PART 6

Directions: Read the text that follows. 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.

Ms. Monica Eisenman
555 King Street
Auckland
New Zealand

Dear Ms. Eisenman:

I am [(A) pleased / (B) pleasing / (C) pleasant / (D) pleasure] to confirm our offer of part-time employment at Western Enterprises. In your role as research assistant, you will report to Dr. Emma Walton, who will keep you informed of your specific duties and projects. Because you will be working with confidential information, you will be expected to [(A) follow / (B) advise / (C) imagine / (D) require] the enclosed employee code-of-ethics agreement.

As we discussed, you will be paid twice a month [(A) accords / (B) accoding / (C) according to / (D) accordance with] the company’s normal payroll schedule. As an hourly employee working fewer than twenty hours per week, you will not be [(A) tolerable / (B) liberal / (C) eligible / (D) expressed] to receive paid holidays, paid time off for illness or vacation, or other employee benefits. Your employment status will be reviewed in six months.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Otherwise, please sign and return one copy of this letter. You may keep the second copy for your files. We look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,
Christopher Webster
Human Resources
Enclosures

The correct answers are (A) ‘pleased’, (A) ‘follow’, (C) ‘according to’ and (C) ‘eligible’ respectively. 

PART 7

Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for each question. 

What is the purpose of this advertisement?
(A) To announce a change in business hours
(B) To advertise a business for sale
(C) To encourage diners to eat early
(D) To attract more customers

What will customers receive if they spend more than $10?
(A) A $2 discount on their bill
(B) 50% off their next purchase
(C) A liter of soda
(D) Free delivery service

What will happen on June 16?
(A) A new owner will take over the business.
(B) The coupons will expire.
(C) Prices will be further reduced.
(D) The business will close.

The right answers are (D) ‘To attract more customers’, (A) ‘A $2 discount on their bill’ and (B) ‘The coupons will expire’.