Reading Test This Reading Test covers Parts 5, 6, and 7 of the TOEIC® test. Allow 75 minutes to complete this test. Mark all your answers on the separate Reading Test Answer Sheet provided on page 355. Part 5 Directions: Read each sentence. You will notice that there is a word or phrase missing. Study the four ‘answer choices and select the one answer: (A), (B), (©), or (0), that best completes the sentence. Then ‘mark your answer on the Answer Sheet. 101. How did you get so much in such a short time? (A) do (8) doing (©) done (©) having done 4102. The green color of the water is @ result —n+-nnnn~ OXCOSSIVG fertlzer Use On the ‘crops in the fel (A) from ®) in (© of (©) with 4103, After a compromise had been reached, ~~ Sides inthe trade dispute agreed to crop their court actions. () any ®) both (C) each ©) every 4104, We hope to reach a final on the project before the end of the week. (A) decide (8) decidedly (©) decision (0) decisive 252 READING 105. The museum is vn f0F Its collection of ancient Egyptian statues and artifacts. (A) retumed (©) renowned (©) renovated (©) renewed 106. | will e-mail my résumé, together with all the supporting documentation you requested, the hour. (A) about (®) until © with (©) within 107. The articles in each month's issue of Business Weekly to represent the broad range of interests of our readership. (A) are chosen (®) have chosen (©) has been chosen (©) were choosing 108, The department's workload alot ‘depending on the time of year A) varies (©) variable (© variety (©) variation ae ta Nia109. Last year's annual conference was for the first time in the Imperial Hotel, Kyoto, (A) hela ©) invited (©) participated (0) placed 110, Lawyers are still discussing the policy review, but we should learn the outcome of talks before the end of the week. (A) their () there (©) they (©) this 1111. If the current economic downturn continues, it seems unlikely that banks wil. intorest rates. A) tise ) arise (©) raise (0) rouse 112, Throughout the weekend, there will be a ‘wide range of optional outdoors activities nn place, which all delegates are welcome to participate in, (A) take (8) takes (©) taken (0) taking 119. Our medical students were recently in Seoul uu fobotic surgery at one of the foremost hospitals in the country. (A) observe ®) observing (©) observed (©) observation 114, When making a presentation, spesking clearly is very important ‘can understand you. (A) for (8) inorder (0) lest (0) so that sn @VEFYON 118, How about ...... 115. The report revealed that many electronics manufacturers are up their spending on IT in order to keep up-to-date with technology. (A) stopping ®) stopping (© staying (0) stocking 416, The fashion industry is growing faster than other industry, according to leading retail analysts. ) all ®) any (©) each (0) some 117. We offer our trainees plenty of support and vom uring thelr frst year in the ‘company. ) guide ©) guidance (©) guidetine (©) guiding -. our own staff members in the advertisements instead of professional actors, asa way of saving money? @) use (©) touse (C) using (0) usage 119. The goods you ordered Wil Be enn frst thing on Tuesday by express delivery. (A) send (®) sends (©) sending (0) sent 120, Biologists have ......... much of the dectine in coral to rising seawater temperatures. (A) attribute (®) attributed (©) attribution (0) attributable ES READING TEST 2594121. A spokesperson claimed the company had sold more than one milion Uni nthe five months sinee the product was launched ®) trom (8) in (C) about (©) with 122. As we approached the Golden Gate Bridge We paused f0F & aon-mn tO admire the magnificent view. (A) point (®) duration (©) space 0) moment 123. After a brief two-week training period, Mr. Saunders was left to oversee the entire loading bay operation on. (A) himself (8) his own (©) him (0) his 124, Journalists the world welcomed the announcement that the HLB Media Institute would remain open. (A) about 8) over (©) around {D) through 125. Most companies’ profits have improved this quarter, but the job market is still (A) depress ©) depressed (©) dopressive (©) depression 126. Young people are increasingly choosing to rent a property than buy, as this is more flexible and involves less risk. (A) better () instead (O) preferable (O) rather 127, The country’s car manufacturers fear the industry collapse if the government does not step in with a rescue package. ) could (®) should (©) would © aia 128, Platinum is now at its cheapest price - to gold in more than ten years, (A) related (B) relating (©) relation (©) relative 129, Senior executives at the country’s top firms have seen their salaries by more than 80 percent in the past year. (A) increase (8) to increase (©) been increased (0) be increasing 130. The planning committee members argued for almost an hour before a decision on the proposed housing development. A) concluding (8) reaching (©) resolving (0) setting 181. Could you please make sure you allow plenty of time, questions after the presentation? (A) about ® for © to (0) with, 182, This package neads to arrive tomorrow, so please ‘to mail it when you go out this afternoon, (A) remind (8) remand (©) remarie (0) remember193. Offering large bonuses to senior executives the only way to attract and retain the very best talent in this industry (A) be ® is (©) are (0) have 194, Please note that standard messaging charges if you want to send or raceive texts Using this tart (A) apply (©) happen (©) incur (0) occur 195. The vice president ‘over from ‘our main office in Washington last week ‘specifically to attend the shareholder meeting. ) tly 8) flies © flew (0) flown 136. There is little doubt that architectural styles in Europe today have been hea\lly josnsnn nnn BY the ancient Greeks, (A) influence (8) influenced (©) infivential (©) influenza 187. Even though it was only opened three years ago, hospital officials say that there can be no of the decision to close the state- of-the-art childcare facility. (A) backtrack (8) change (0) reversal (0) veto 188. All the fruit and vegetables we buy are stored € special refrigeration unit at the back of the restaurant, ) with ®) along © in (0) to 189. if we had ordered the merchandise just one week earlor, we eligible for a 10 Percent discount. (A) had been (8) were (©) were being (©) would have been 140. The managing ditector had wewnses-nn the trust of the workforce over many years, and they were somry to see him leave. (A) earned (8) found (©) paid (0) taken OSE READING TEST 255Part 6 Directions: Read each text. You will notice that there is a word or phrase missing in some of the sentences. Study the four answer choices and select the one answer: (A), (B), (C), or (0), that best ‘completes the sentence. Then mark your answer on the Answer Sheet. ‘Questions 141-144 refer to the following memo. To: Sylva Nemcova From: Jacqui Sergeant Subject: Recruitment brochures Sylva [Just got a call from Martin, ........... is helping out on our stand at the biotech job fair in 141. (A) where (®) whom (C) whose (0) who Birmingham. He sald there is almost twice the number of people there this year, and the stand has been really busy... . they need more recruitment brochures urgently. Could you 142. (A) As a result (®) Despite this (©) Notwithstanding (©) Regardless contact the Recruitment Office and see i they have any spare ones? If so, the brochures will need ‘to Birmingham this afternoon. The mail room will deal with all the details. 143. (A) courier (®) tocourier (0) be couriered (0) to be couriered ‘So we do not find ourselves in this position another time, we need to replenish our stock. Could you also contact a few printers and ask for a for 5,000 eight-page full-color brochures? 144. (A) receipt ® quote (©) refund | (©) statement Thanks, Jacqui 256 READING Se Ai NsQuestions 145-148 refer to the following letter. May 17 Ms. Sue Harriman Kineties Inc. 1780 Fairview Road San Francisco, CA 71920 Dear Ms. Harriman |/am writing in response to your recent request fora letter of recommendation for Dolores Garcia, | was Dolores’ personal instructor for the Business Administration course at Fairview College between 2007 and 2008, mu. this time, Dolores proved herself to be a self-motivated and 148.(A) Before ©) Throughout (©) Following (D) Ahead of Conscientious student, who was popular with her classmates as well as members of staff In fact, ‘she was one of the best students We —...-mmm had, Her written assignments were excellent, 146. (A) always ©) ever (©) forever (D) seldom ‘and she made thoughtful contributions in class. Since leaving the college in 2009, Dolores has kept Me infOrMEG n-ne h@F Progress, and | am not surprised to see her doing so well. can 147.(A) of ©) in (©) at (0) on Unreservedly recommend Dolores Garcla to you and am sure that she your company. 148, (A) is (®) was (©) willbe. (0) has been an asset to Sincerely Doris Markham Senior Instructor, Business Faculty EEE READING TEST 257Questions 149-182 refer to the following notice. NOTICE Sandford Department of Public Works will soon be replacing and upgrading the street lighting in the. istrict of Coldstream. LightTek and other private contractors will undertake the improvement program, on our “This work is intended to improve road safety and increase energy efficiency. 149. (A) assistance (8) sake (0) behalf (0) own We apologize in advance forthe... that this improvement program will Inevitably cause. 180. (A) access (®) upgrade (0) renewal (©) disruption In order to minimize inconvenience on the days we are working on your street, please do not park lose to streetlight poles. Once we the replacement and improvement work, we would appreciate your 181. (A) will complete ©) complete (©) had completed (©) willhave completed feedback and comments. Please fll n the enclosed survey and return it to us in the stamped, ‘addressed envelope provided. ‘Thank you in advance for your and cooperation. 152. (A) supporting (8) supports (©) support (0) supported Riva Whitney, Director of District Operations oF Hiei NeaePart7 Directions: Read the texts. You will notice that each text is followed by several questions. For each question, decide which of the four answer choices: (A), (B), (C), or (0), best answers the question. Then mark your answer on the Answer Sheet. Questions 153-154 refer to the following announcement, Minerva Atlanta is part of a nationwide organization that supports women who wish to gain new business opportunities. Members benefit by sharing expertise, offering advice, exchanging skills, and giving and receiving referrals in a friendly environment. Minerva's structured monthly lunch meetings run from 12:00 .v. until 2:00 p.w, You'll gat a delicious lunch and the opportunity to promote your business. We have a speaker at every meeting, who will address a relevant business issue. Each Minerva group attracts a vibrant mix of professional businesswomen. Membership is controlled to ensure that there Is no more than one member from any business type. Other membership benefits include: * your profile on our website * discounts for business products and services + discounted tickets for motivational workshops on business topics + amonthly newsletter giving news about local members and forthcoming business events + regular social events 159. What kind of organization is Minerva? 1154, What is indicated about the Minerva (A) Afinancial institute organization? (8) Atraining association (A) Itis for women only. (©) Appublic-speaking society (8) It moots weekly (0) Anetworking group (©) Its headquarters are in Atlanta, (0) Ithas an online newsletter ERS READING TEST 250Questions 155-157 refer to the following notice. NOTICE Every day dozens of items are left behind on our trains. We understand that it is annoying ‘when you lose something, so we promise to do our best to locate your lost items. You need. to complete form TX31 with a detailed description, remembering to include a daytime phone ‘number. Every item handed in to our train and station staff goes to our Central Office. If we find an item that matches your description, we will call you to arrange a collection time. Please note that you will be given a reference number, which you must quote when picking up your property. No items will be handed over without the relevant reference number. Please allow up to 14 days for processing lost iterns. if you do not receive a phone call from us within that period, you should assume that the item has not been located. A handling fee of between $5 and $30 is charged, depending on the item. This sum is payable on collection. You can view specific charges for commonly lost items on our website, Items can be mailed to you by separate arrangement and prior payment. Please note that shipping costs are the responsibilty of the owner of the item(s). 155, For whom is this document most likely 157. Which ofthe following is NOT mentioned as intended? necessary? (A) Rall passengers (A) Ahandiing feo (8) On-board train staff © Areterence number (C) Tain station employees (©) Acontact address (©) Postal workers (©) Aphone number 4156. What is the notice mainly about? (A) Rail transportation @) Teain ticket prices (©) Freight costs (©) Lost property 260 READING‘Questions 158-159 refer tothe following information, Jiu Park Iwas born in 1975 and educated at Seoul National University. I currently work in the fundraising department at the headquarters of the charity Doctors Abroad. I have been an active member of Cultural Contacts for over ten years, and served as ‘Vice-Chair of the Southeastern branch until last year. I have organized many events for the Southeastern branch, raising substantial funds for Cultural Contacts, I have spoken at other branches on the subject of medical links with developing countries. Ifelected, I will visit every regional branch of Cultural Contacts over the course of my tenure, and appoint a public relations company to promote Cultural Contacts with the goal of increasing the membership and raising much-needed funds. 188. What kind of document is this? 159, What is indicated about Jiu Park? (A) A fundraising letter (A) She is a doctor. (©) An election candidate's statement {B) She is Vice-Chair of Cultural Contacts (©) Amagazine editorial (©) She is employed by a charity, (0) Aletter accepting a job offer (0) She is a university student. EE READING TEST 261Questions 160-162 refer to the following letter. Andrea Rosenberg 1462 Lincoln Avenue ‘Maplehead, CA 98001 Dear Ms. Rosenberg, ‘We are sorry to hear that you want to close your bank account with us. If your existing account does not meet your needs, please call 1-800-555-1000 to speak to an advisor, who will be happy to discuss your requirements and find a more suitable product for you. Ifyou wish to close your account, please submit your request in writing, being sure to include the following information in your letter: * your full address ‘© your telephone number ‘© the number of the account you want to close Please also: return or destroy any cards and checkbooks for the account © give us written authority to cancel any regular payments made from your account * tell us how you wish to receive your credit balance © supply written permission from any co-account holders Please allow 14 days for the closure of your account to take effect. (Once again, do let us know if we can assist you in any other way. Sincerely, Carmel Hernandez. | Customer Service Agent | Downtown Bank 160, What is the main purpose of the letter? 162. What is Ms. Rosenberg NOT required to do? (A) To promote a bank account (A) Provide contact information (®) Tomake an apology (®) Give a written response (C) To respond to a request (©) Supply bank account details (0) Tomake an application (0) Cancel any regular payments 181. What is indicated about Ms, Rosenberg? (A) She is unhappy with the service she has received, (8) She currently banks with Downtown Bank. (C) She has recently moved home. (0) She wants to order a new checkbook. 282 READING a liisst NewsQuestions 163-165 refer to the following article. RTX9 Features Glass touch screen (3.6 in) 8 MP camera Our opinion = Larger, but more robust than its rivals ~ Easy-to-navgate home screen Fast web browser Our nickname for this cell phone: The Taugh Guy ‘Overall score: 80/100 Chumsing S11 Features Vivid screen (3. in) with a virtual keyboard BMP camera Comes with great apps pre- installed Our opinion = Not much to look at, but thin and light, —Very easy to use = Good for social networking Our nickname for this cell phone: Party Animal Overall score: 77/100 SMART éal Which cell phone is for you? We just reviewed these latest cell phones fresh on the market. Digicelt 7600 Features Real keypad ‘Smaller screen than most cell phones (3.2 in) 5 MP camera Our opinion Very compact and sturdy ~ Particularly good for e-mail = Ultra-madern look Our nickname for this cell phone: Busy Bee Overall score: 75/100 ExpoChat B12 Features Large, bright screen (4.1 in) with touch-sensitive display 10 MP camera Our opinion = Rather old-fashioned appearance ~ Fantastic for movies and photos ~ Easy to import photos from your old cell phone Our nickname for this cell phone: The Entertainer Overall score: 72/100 PocketPal ZX Features 36 in. screen “Touch-sereen interface Virtual keyboard Thousands of apps available Styish and very simple to use — Intuitive interface — Quick and easy to switch between apps Our nickname for this cell phone: The No-Brainer ‘Overall score: 90/100 163. Who most likely wrote the article? (A) A.cell phone manufacturer (8) A technology reporter (©) A telecommunications engineer (0) A customer service agent images? 165. Which cell phone is best for displaying (@) Chumsing $11 () DigiGell 7600 (©) ExpoChat B12 (©) PocketPal 2x 164. What is NOT mentioned about the cell phones? (A) Screen size (8) Design (©) Price (0) Ease of use SEINE SEE READING TEST 263Questions 166-168 refer to the following letter. JVZ Sales Promotions 757 Lincolnwray Avenue Seattle, WA 7215 ‘September 3 Grant J. Barrington Nelson Publishing. 13 East Sth Street Seattle, WA 78491 Dear Grant, Further to our phone conversation earlier this morning, | am pleased to say we will be able to print the twenty 12-count boxes of desk calendars within the necessary time, We plan to ship these to you toward the end of this month. Your logo, copy of which is enclosed, will be printed on the front cover of each calendar. Thank you for your business. | understand that these calendars will be included in each participant's registration packet at the Readers’ Conference on October 16. |1am confident that you will be pleased with the increase in sales and publicity that will result from the distribution of these calendars. ‘We look forward to being of service to you again. Sincerely, Cynthia Ashton, Sales Consultant 166. What is the purpose ofthis letter? 168, When will the shipment be sent? (A) To suggest a meeting (A) In early September (8) To confirm an order {8) Inlate September (©) To make a purchase (©) In early October (©) To inquire about delivery (©) Inmid-October 4167. What is included with this letter? (A) Some desk calendars (8) Aregistration packet (©) Details of a conference (0) Nelson Publishing's logo 264 READING a Tit NowQuestions 169-172 refer to the following article. Gaming Trends People are spending more on video games than on music, according to retail analysts Thompson ‘West, who also project that the size of the video game market will exceed that of the CD, album, ‘and music download market within two years Growth will, however slow down after this peak because the market for the current generation ofconsoles and handheld gamesis approaching maturity The Asia-Pacific region remains the overall highest-spending region in the games market, ‘with 10 percent average annual gains. Europe and the Middle East have average annual gains of 9.3 percent and 9.1 percent respectively, while the US gaming sector’s growth trails that of al other regions, with annual gains of 54 percent. ‘The US made proportionately stronger gains than elsewhere, however, in online and wireless games. In-game advertising will see rapid growth, since advertisers see computer and video games as the best way of reaching younger males, traditionally low consumers of television and print media ‘The total gaming audience continues to grow, ‘with more females playing now than ever before. ‘The average age of the typical game player is also gradually increasing. Analysts regard this as a sign that video games are becoming an important part of everyday culture. 169. Why was this article written? () To promote a new generation of video games (8) Toreport on the growing video ‘games market (©) Toexplain why young people like video games (0) To compare the most popular video games 170, What is indicated about the growth of the video game market in the Middle East? (A) It exceeds that of the Asia-Pacific region, (B) It exceeds that of the United States. (C) Ittrails that of all other regions. (0) Itis growing at exactly the same rate as the European market. 171. Which players of video games are of particular interest to advertisers? (A) Young men (®) Young women (C) Older men (©) Older women 172, The word “maturity” in paragraph 1, line 9, is closest in meaning to (@) full development © collapse (©) retirement (©) dectine [eo ON TOT NEXT PAGE READING TEST 265Questions 173-176 refer to the following notice. UK HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE FIRE SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE Fire extinguishers are color-coded because different types of fire extinguishers are required for different types of fires. If there isa fire at your business premises itis important that staf know the right extinguisher to use. Color-coding helps staf to quickly identify which extinguisher they should use, Remember! Fire spreads very quickly. Ifin doubt, get out, stay out, and cal the Emergency Services. TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Water Fire Extin; (Color Code: Red) * Suitable for use on solid materials such as paper and wood + DO NOT use on lve electrical equipment. Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher (Color Code: Black) * Suitable for use on fires involving electrical equipment, because they extinguish the fire without causing any further damage to the | equipment. AFFF Foam Fire Extinguisher (Color Code: Cream) + Suitable for use on the same types of fire as the water extinguishers: also on flammable or combustible liquids, such as oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel. + These fire extinguishers are NOT sultable for fires in deep-fat fryers, er 178. Who is the intended audience for this notice? (A) Business owners (8) Emergency service personnel (©) Safety equipment manufacturers (0) Fire safety officers 1174, Which fire extinguishers are NOT suitable for se in small, windowless rooms? () Carbon dioxide (8) Foam (©) Powder (0) Wet chemical Powder Fire Extinguisher (Color Code: Blue) * Suitable for use on most types of fires, eluding electrical equipment fires, but are more likely to damage the equipment than earbon dioxide ‘extinguishers. + NOT suitable for confined places; can cause visibility and breathing problems. Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher (Color Code:Yellow) * Suitable for use on fires involving cooking fats and il, Wet chemical extinguishers quickly extinguish the flames, cool down the burning oll, and react chemiealy to seal the surface with «soapy substance, Halon Fire Extinguisher Halon fire extinguishers are banned in the UK, except for certain limited applications such as 6m an aircraft or by the police or military. If you have any halon fire extinguishers in your place of work, you need to arrange for the safe disposal ‘of them. Contact your local Waste Management Department for advice. 178. Which kind of extinguisher should be used on a deep-fat fryer fire? (A) Water (8) Foam {C) Wet chemical (0) Halon, 176, Which fire extinguishers are illegal in most UK workplaces? (A) Carbon dioxide (8) Foam (©) Powder (0) HalonQuestions 177-180 refer to the following memo. MEMO ‘To: All Departmental Managers From: Human Resources ‘Subject: Dress code In response to requests from some of you, the company has decided to introduce a dress code. We have decided on this change of policy because: * Staff members’ attire needs to reflect the professionalism of the company and convey the right business message to customers, suppliers, and coworkers. * Currently, different standards and codes apply in different departments, since managers have different views about what is acceptable attire. We do not wish to be seen to be discriminating against certain members of statt. + Some employees and managers have complained to HR about the unprofessional appearance of some team members, particularly those who interact with customers and partners. An official dress code is not intended to limit staff members’ creativity and self-expression. We do not intend to ban the wearing of casual dress or jewelry, and we are certainly not introducing uniform. We do, however, expect staff to understand that every employee is a reflection of the: ‘company, and so we expect moderation and good taste. Because we understand that dress codes can be tricky to introduce, we are giving all employees ‘the chance to contribute their views on the proposed dress code. We therefore ask you all, as, managers, to solicit feedback from your department members. Please gather thelr views regarding | the guidelines they would lke to see in the dress code. A questionnaire is attached to help you with this task. Note that when a dress code is finally agreed upon, it will be a written code, and anyone who does not achere to it will receive a reprimand, Sincerely, Liz Campbell, HR Director 177. What is the purpose of this memo? (A) To complain about the appearance of staff (8) To obtain the views of department managers (©) To introduce an official company uniform (©) To announce a new company policy 178. What does the writer of the memo imply? {A) The current guidelines are not being followed. (8) The company wants to improveits mage. (©) The measure is in response to customer complaints, (©) The dress code discriminates against some statt Please let me have your feedback by the 18th of this month, 179. What are the recipients of this memo asked todo? (A) Ask staff for suggestions (®) Reprimand their employees (©) Make a list of questions (©) Follow the dress code 180. The word “tricky” in paragraph 3, line 4, is closest in meaning to (A) compulsory (8) rewarding (C) necessary (0) problematic EGON TO THE NEXT PAGE READING TEST 267‘Questions 181-185 refer to the following article and letter. ‘Andreas Larssen, former engineering manager at Snap Animation, has resigned from the company to start his own movie animation business, FlashBang. With financial backing from Sequitur and Ardex, and a contract already in place with movie giant Groundstar, Larssen is forecasting an annual tumover of $6 milion in year one, with that figure projected to double by year three and quadruple by year five. Larssen paid tribute to his former employer and colleagues: “It was an immense privilege to work with Jeff Beattie and everyone at one of the world’s best and brightest animation ‘companies for eleven years, but | have now come to that stage in my life where | realize I need a new and very different challenge. I'm really excited about the future and intend to put together a team of the world's most creative and dynamic digital animation experts. Together we will push forward the boundaries of 3D computer graphics, Using cutting-edge technologies to develop photorealistic human animation. Qur goal sto coteate movies where the audience cannot tell whether the actors are human or computer generated!" 17 March Andreas Larssen FlashBangVideo Games Lombard House Springville, CA 522130 Dear Mr. Larssen, read with interest an article about your new company, FlashBang, and I am writing to wish you success with your new endeavor. I have 20 years of experience as a computer graphic designer and specialize in the latest facial animation tools and technologies. In fact, I worked with Jeff 15 years ago in the Research and Development division there. More recently, I was part of the team that ‘won last year's Industry Award for Best Animated Feature. I would be pleased to meet with you to discuss how my experience could benefit FlashBang and contribute to its future success. ook forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Kumar Chakraborty 268 READING181. What is the purpose of the article? (A) To review a company’s annual financial results (8) To announce the retirement of a chief executive (©) To report the establishment of a new company (©) To promote the movie animation business 482. What kind of company is Arcex? (A) Acomputer animation company {@) Anengineering firm (©) Aninvestment company (©) Amovie studio 183. What is indicated about Mr. Chakraborty? (A) He used to work at Snap Animation, ©) He recently started his own company. (C) He is less experienced than Mr. Larsen. (0) He has won many awards for his work. 184, What is the purpose of Mr, Chakraborty’s letter? (A) To investigate work opportunities (8) To offer financial support (©) To praise Mr. Larssen (0) To ask for more information 186. inthe letter, the word “endeavor” in paragraph 1, line 2, is closest in meaning to ) idea {@) venture (©) transfer (0) mission PCO ONTO THENEXT PAGE READING TesT 2694 Questions 186-190 refer to the following online questionnaire and memo. How healthy is your work environment? 4. Look at your workstation and where itis 4. What about the lighting in your work positioned. Is there adequate space to work environment? comfortably? O tis usually to bright. © Yes, plenty of space. © itis usualy too dak. © No, | have very ite space. @ itis just right. @ Ws ok. 5. Which ofthe folowing are you able to 2, Is there enough space to store your work control yourself? [You can click more than equipment? cone option O Yes, plenty of space. © Lighting. © No, there is nowhere to store my work © Heating. equipment. © Ventilation. © I have to store things on top of my desk. Q Height of my chair. 3. What about the temperature in your work © ‘None of the above. environment? Its usually far too warm and stuffy O Itis usually too cold and drafty. © Sometimes it is too hot, and sometimes itis too cold. © Its just right. Fr Evan Forte To: Rachel Jenkins Subject: Work environment questionnaire Dear Ms. Jenkins, {As recommended in an article in this month's Office Administration Monthly, I completed an online ‘work environment questionnaire. This was the response I received: Your results Recommendation 1 , ‘Based on your responses to the questions, it would appear that you have an inadequate amount of space to store your work equipment, which includes files and documents. Working Environment Regulations (WRG-2011) state that employees need adequate space to move around theit "workstation and should have sufficient space to store files, documents, and other equipment that they need to canry out their designated work. We recommend you bring this matter up with your employer Recommendation 2 Based on your responses to the questions, it would appear that your chair is not suitable, as you are tunable to adjust its height. We recommend you ask your employer to rectify this matter. ‘As you can see, it appears I need a storage cabinet, or other storage space, and an adjustable chait. Could you please arrange this? If you prefer, [would be happy for the company’s health and safety officer to assess my work environment, assuming, you think that is necessary in order to get authorization for the cost involved. | Evan Forte 70 READING186. What does Mr. Forte imply in the memo? (A) He would like to transfer to a different department. (B) His work environment does not meet regulations, (0) Heis jealous of a new coworkers office, (0) He feels dissatisfied about his salary, 187. In which department does Rachel Jenkins ‘most likely work? (A) Information Technology (®) Research and Development (©) Sales and Marketing (0) Human Resources 188. Which of the following does the questionnaire NOT ask about? (A) Light 8) Storage (©) Temperature (0) Noise 189. Which questions are the recommendations Mr. Forte received taken trom? (A) 1 and2 (®) 1ands (©) 2and5, (0) Allof them 190. In the memo, the word “rectify” in paragraph 8, line 2, is closest in meaning to (A) Investigate (8) assess (©) reconsider (0) correct [ooONTOTENExT Tce READING TEST 271Questions 191-195 refer to the following letter and memo. ‘STOCKTON COMPONENTS, LTD. STOCKTON HOUSE, CARLTON AVENUE, PORTLAND, OR June 14 Kenneth Mackintosh Production Department Stackton Components Ltd, Dear Ken, “Thank you for your letter of May 30, in which you requested to work an extra two years beyond your scheduled retirement date [As you know, itis normal practice for employees to retire atthe age of 65 in this company. However, we can sometimes make an exception depending on the employee's individual circumstances and Stockton’s own labor requirements. Iam therefore inviting you to discuss the matter with me and the managing director on ‘Wednesday, June 30, at 10:30 4.x. in my office. If you wish, you may invite your union representative to accompany you to this meeting, Please note that the representative who accompanies you must be a current employee of Stockton Components. | would be grateful if you could confirm your attendance at this meeting (by letter or e-mail) no later thant “Tuesday, June 22. Please let me know in advance the name of the union representative who will accompany you, if applicable. Yours sincerely, Vince évans Production Ditector Date: Friday, June 18 To: Vince Evans From: Kenneth Mackintosh Subject: Upcoming meeting Dear Vinee, | tn regard to your letter of June 14, | confi that 10:90 A.x, on June 30 is convenient for me, and | willbe very pleased to meet with you and the managing director to discuss my future with Stockton Components. In response to your request, please note that | would like to invite Margaret Denham to accompany me to the meeting. ook forward to seeing you the week after next. Sincerely, Ken Mackintosh trae Neue 272 READING191. Why did Mr. Evans write to Mr. Mackintosh? (A) To explain the company’s overtime policy (8) To confirm retirement policy regulations. (©) To encourage more union membership () To suggest a date for a formal meeting 192. What is suggested about Stockton Components? (A) It prefers to hire younger peopl. {@) Ithas a flexible retirement policy. (©) It does not value its senior employees. (©) Its experiencing a recruitment shortage. 493. Who most likely is Margaret Denham? (A) The managing director ©) Aunion representative (©) Mr. Mackintosh’s manager (©) Anexcemployee at Stockton Components 194. When is the mesting scheduled to take place? (A) May 30 (B) June 14 (©) June 22 (0) June 30 195. What can be inferred about Mr. Mackintosh? (A) He has limited income. (8) He has just retired. (©) He is in is sixties. (©) He plans to join a union, aE READING TEST 273‘Questions 196-200 refer to the following announcement and letter. FALL PROGRAM September 20 The life and works of Eli Whitney, inventor ofthe cotton gin Margaret Dickinson, biographer ‘Women and children in the Welsh slate quarries Dr. Diane Marchant, writer and researcher ‘Seeel production in 18th Century Europe Professor Suresh Babu, Universty of Plefold ‘Copper mining in California in the 13605 Dr. Virginia Goldstein, Universicy of California, “The history of iron use in the shipyards Reg Levinson, former C.E.O, Foster and Webb Shipbuilders Iron and steam in the early 19th Century Dr: Victor Serong, University of Northern Baltimore October 4 October 18 November 1 November 15 November 29 Greenwich Historical Society Established 1978 December 13 Members’ contributions, followed by social Talks are $5 for nonmembers, payable atthe door, Membership in the society entitles you to admission ‘oall talks throughout the year free of charge,a quarterly newsletter, and discounts to museums and other places of interest throughout the stat, MEMBERSHIP FEE Individual $5 Family $20 Seniors $12 Full-time students $10 Please complete the application form below land return le with your check (ade payable to Greenwich Historical Society to: Edward Dobson (GHS Membership Secretary), History Department, Greenwich Technical Institute, Greenivich, CT. September 13 Edward Dobson (GHS Membership Secretary) History Department Greenwich Technical Institute Greenwich, CT Dear Mr. Dobson, cover my membership fee, itwhen we meet, look forward to meeting you on September 20, | Sincerely, | Gregg Crawford | 45 Bast Sth Street NewYork, NY 10920 Please find enclosed my application to join the Greenwich Historical Society and a check for $10 to ‘The subject of my research is the history of artificial lighting in the coal-mining industry, and I would. be pleased to talk to your members on this subject. If this topic is of interest to you, we could discuss i Best News196. Which branch of history does Greenwich 199. What is NOT mentioned as a benefit of Historical Society specialize in? membership in the Greenwich Historical (A) Industrial Society? (8) Social (A) Areguler newsletter (© Cultural (8) Free entry to all talks (©) Poltical {C) Low-cost publications (D) Special dis 197. How frequently do Greenwich Historical o coum Society talks take place? 200. What can be inferred about Gregg Crawford? (A) Weekly (A) He is a lecturer. (®) Every other week an engineer. (©) Monthiy a student, (0) Bi-monthly retired. 198, Which speaker might be of interest to naval engineers? (A) Margaret Dickinson (®) Diane Marchant (©) Virginia Goldstein (0) Reg Levinson This is the end of the Reading Test. READING TEST 275