PART 7: READING COMPREHENSION Directions: You wl ee single and multiple reaing passages, such 33 magazine and newspaper artices,e-mals, and instant messages, folowed by several questons. Each question has four answer choices. Choose the best answer othe question and filin the coresponding oval on your answer sheet. Questions 147-148 refer tothe following advertisement, CAREER EXPO ‘Aca expo willbe el he Dowrioun Consent Center ‘on Salus, Apt 18, om 9:00, 0500 9, tye interese na creerin + Comput Progaming * Hoe Moragement + Marating + Business Administration + souratsn ‘hen isis our opportunity o meet people who oe cure working in ‘nese ond oer lds ond who hove jo openings for you, The cooer exo ull be hed in Conference Room 1 and does open ct 9:0 a. Bing en ‘copies of your sum and ais of eerences. ‘The Downiown Convention Cenerislggted of 125 Sout site Skeet, oss tom 5 Hoel con be reocied by The Nan Set and [oss Gy bus tines ie corer expo is sponsored by ie Gy Chamber of 1147, What can participants do at this event? 148, What is indicated about the event? (A) Find out how to tran fora career (B) Learn how to write a résumé (C)_Mect potential employers (B)__Itcanbe reached by public Fistor information spedalists only (D)_Wtakes place in the Chamber of Commerce Building nom ology‘Questions 149-150 refer to the following notice, Office Center Towers 7h star lenis tat tomorrow moming. Oct 1, svc work wile performed onthe ding ire lat te betes he os of 20 and 1090 A fart ths rocedre twill benecenary tet haar and you may hear igo of thc or fur tins inthe couse a the moring[Do ote concerned he ou Ta] [Betas pe ofthe nova sere ae Iya ECan ET See otc te bling suprntenents of Thank ou for our pec. 149, What is the purpose of this notice? 150, What shoulé tenants do if they hear the (A). Tolet tenants know thatthe fre fire alam daring 830 and 10:00? alarm system wil be repaired (a) Leave the building immediately FY To eli tenants about a fe thar (®) Contac: the building occured in the building -superttendent (© To warn tenants about the danger (E_Continse with thar usual aces of fires (D)_Wait patiently for the ire (©) To inform tenants about what todo department to arive incase of fire(Questions 151-152 refer to the following memo, remeron Se ‘his tareinda that arg sarin heute Sotoe palo we howe acoptetvl topos ronMena ‘ay fu Noreen 0 tsc0 STS a Sado sonaaonartasaomBhy 020 Peverrtorr eis Seog sor SERS era tt enePere er fry other staff members who wish to participate should contact Mr. Oh ‘the Human Resources Office before Friday. We are pleased to have Patricia Rosel of Inteligent Software Design Inc, as our trainer. Ms, Rosalbrings to this seminar years of experience as a computer consultant, and her previous seminars at our company have been welrreceived, 151, Who must attend the seminar? 4152, Where wil the seminar take place? [(A)_Allpersonnel (A) Abt the intelligent Software Design ‘®) Everybody inthe Finance Office Company (©) Anybody who wants to {D) People contacted by Mr. Oh a, Paactce Tes Wons 153-154 refer tothe following text message chain. FRITZ GEIGER 25% of (MIRANDA SMITH ual FRITZ GEIGER ther FRITZ GEIGER ‘MIRANDA SMITH think were not serious. FRITZ GEIGER (MIRANDA SMITH the meeting FRITZ GEIGER You pot it See you soon ‘They have the folders you w there also another kind that’ on sale for What are they like? We need good ‘They look prety good. Sturdy. And theyre Where? I don't ein this room, $< ‘Thats not good. We need ta make a good impression. We don’ want our clients to — Saeaepmeee” | sSsings. get the other kind Pick up some pens too. We should have them to pas out © everyone at Tso] ed, But 1s) 1H53] i154) Ts6) 12:00] ( 153, Where is Mr, Geiger now? (A) Inhis office (@) Inthe supply closet, (C)_Ata meeting with a client 154, 1202, what does Mr. Geiger mean when the wetes, "You got it"? (A), He will do what Ms, Smith asks. Ms. Smith aloead [)_Atan office supply store [ic) Ms. Smith understood him correct (D) He is happy Ms. Smith received his test message‘Questions 155-157 refer to the following notice Palmer Supply Company Customer Satisfaction Guarantee ‘ovordetsonetingand suns onto wine No Bent Sopventicion Sandan nauusanodgraneetiaiadaee | som quoi Pineal] Toreurany em simply epacn cherie which weeted ie | Srna eb eo ef bor nana etcoas a ae your refund Fight awaypy crediting the creditcard you sed to make the purchase. Please note that 10 recur shipping fe wil be deducted fom the otal amount [ine back toyor 155. What canbe returned within one year? 157. When will he refund on returned items (A). Any product bought a month ago bo issued? )_Only unopened products ‘) Wilkin one week (©) Only undiscounted products (©) Within 0 days 156. Whats indicate about shipping costs? (©) After approval by management (A). There sno shipping charge for returning items. )_A shipping charge wil be deducted feom the refund, TET Payment for shipping shoutd be © ‘enclosed with retuned items Palmer Supply Company never charges shipping on any order. => Paacnce Test 0‘Questions 158-160 refer tothe following e-mail sleep we com, ‘Subject: recent contact Date: Sept, 12 To: marymatta@novenet Dear Ms. Matta, According to our records, you recently contacted the new ‘Wood Computes techni suppor sevice and spake wth out [epeenatefjom Rin] [1]... We hope your communiation ‘with Ms. Kim was pleasant and elective, __ [2] __At this time, we ‘would appreciate your feedback on your experience by filling out ‘a customer survey form. Please follow this link to fil out the form: ‘worw.nwe com/customersurvey. __ [3] ___Ifyou have aay questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer suppor ofice: [email protected]. [4] _ Thank you for being a New World Computers customer. Sincerely. Samuel Lee Support Service Manager New World Computers Ee eee ed ere eee Pepe cent eae eat aarp fo brssacerrares) ee ora eee ar eae Sameera aa in aoe an eee fait ®) fl Sa ee fp panes waa epee‘Questions 161-163 refer tothe following class schedule, ‘Adult Learning Program Winter Classes asaes wil beheld n Johnson Hall rem 7:00-9:00 pm unloee otherwise noted, 10%: Computers for Beginners YYouvilleam bow to use a mouse and keyboard and how touse basic software. This clasote for those with litle ono computer experience. 102:Map Making Learn how to use map-making sofbvare to create, et and share maps. This a beginning evel clase to learn how to make your own digital map. 108, Social Media for Career Changers [earnhow to ucesocalmedia ta seaen raraigmenEl 104. How To Break into Consulting Lear how to get startedin anew career as a consultant: based on your professional experience 108 feet Started with Writing Fiction Have Youalways dreamt oFbecoming anavelst? This isthe clas for youl] 106. Music Appreciation Love music? Youwillear the basics of music appreciation. Thelast cassis trip to a concert at Symphony Hall * Knowledge of how to use a mouse and keyboard and the Internet requited * Mazta in Room 10, groundlevel {6L. Which classes require previous 163. What is indicated about che writing class? knowledge of basic computer skills? [4)_tishetd in Room 1 (A) Alot them 1) _Ireequies previous experience. (8)_101 and 105 (©) Iestarts later than the other lasses. (D) Itistree of charge. (D) 10Fand 106 162. Which class is for poople looking fr jobs? (a) 101 302 (D) 10 cma eacnce rest wo‘Questions 164-167 refer tothe following letter. October 20, 20 Melissa Borden Werco inc. 236 Columbia Avenue Mayfield Dear Melisea Iwanted tolet you know how very much appreciated your wlingness ta take on 0 many overtime hure thia marth, As'you row, October tends tobe the monthof the year when we are most suanged wich avers bu this yea has been made pardculaly stressful bythe (iene the absence of those 1 scheduled vacations] We would not have made through his month Fit hednot been for al the extea hours you putin ‘To show our appreciation |am enclosing a check for $300. Ibis just a ‘Questions 181-185 refer to the following notice and e-mall ‘The Dental Office of Dr. Lilla Molari, DDS Notice to al patients ouR Pouicy ‘We are hate to serve ou. In order to do 5, the fllowing poles ae ect. Cancellation Ply ‘when you make an appointment, we reserve ‘hat time for you. Cancliauons must be rade 24 hous in advance ora TU canceltion fe willbe charged. We expect payment nulTupon receipt of sevice, Payment maybe made by check “edit cas ony During norma office hours, allus 905954825, To: Dental Offee rom: Jim Wilson Sales Ti sony eat ako my appointee ong Fave Wteraan] [errerganay Msetrig ne aeToo| and wil have to spend the morning reparing or Tow fis sTess Than 24 hours notice so be charged the ‘cancellation fe. have my assistant wite and send a check today. "dk to reschedule my appointment, but my days are really ‘ul forthe next ot reacnce rest 40181, Whatis indicated about payments for 184. Why docs Mr. Wilson ove $402 dental services (A). He didnot pay his bill on time. TA) They are due atthe time ofthe (6) _He underpaid is previous appointment. 7 (©) They ae billed at the end ofthe 2 [(G]_They can be paid in insalinents serie (D) They may bemadein cash > 185, What da ofthe week wil Jim Wilson's 182, What shoulda paint do inthe case ofan nen appintment be? (a). Monday Spar ©) Tooay nunber (©) Thursday (B) Goto the dental office right away ©) Contact another dents (©) Gotothehospta 160, What wil fm Wilson do this afternoon? (A). Goto the dente Scar apptment (D) Senda check his assistant >‘Questions 186-190 refer to the following invitation, e-mail, and receipt You're inaited! that Paranal arty 2 ha [dag 4:50 2 eee eset terete, Sere ee ees ely late fon, To: Susan Bling From: Tomlinson Subject: [Farevel Par | Wi Suaan, Fs couat aera ne arene ane bt Bad Ca tamy-omargenay everyting ic OR row-T Reard that everyone had a ‘reat ime atthe pary and thal you were abl to aise $75 more than you expected. Fi bag 27d flowers you ‘hose for her Dia ‘you get the treat | had gant over Irom Lo Parisione? I hope tarrved on time {or everyone to enjoy feep ste meen seta,La Parisienne oy tem Unit Price Total 1 Chocolate Cake 840 $40 Note: Special message for to: “Good tuck, Martha Subtotal 40 Dative 0 Total 350 186. Why was a party given for Ms. Cunningham? (A) Tuesday (8) Wednesday 0) Friday | 168. Why couldn't Mr, Williamson attend the 1) He had made other plans (C) He had toattend a meeting {D)_Hehad to work onthe accounts, 199, What kindof business is La Parisienne? (A) Card shop (Bakery ©) Florst 190, What is indicated about the order from La Parisienne? (A). There was a mistake made inthe special message, TB) Me. Williamson paid exia to Rave delivered TO Itcost more than Ni Williamson expected. (©) did not ariveon time. =,‘Questions 191-195 refer tothe following web page, e-mail, ard bus schedule. Home Rooms Reservations. _—_—GettingHere___—FAQ The Gilliam Hot Al rooms on this page: $225/night weeknights, |S179/night weekends if booked by September 1 Standard Room Book now Bed choices: 1 King Sleeps 2 people Double Room Book now Bed choices: 2 Queen Sleeps 4 people Commer Room Book now Bed choices: 1 King Sleeps 2 people City View Studio Bed choices: 1 King, 1 Double Sofa Bed Book now Sleeps 4 people Poo! view Need parking? Let us know at time af booking, ‘Traveling by air? We are served by] both the Red and Green Airport Bus routes, Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available in the Gilliam Hotel Restaurant.Harry, ‘Would you please take care of booking a hotel for my trip to Milford next month? I ike the Gilliam Hotel and it looks ike they have good rales ifwe book soon. I stayed at the Shoreline Hotel Ist time but hhardly felt ie was worth the rates they charge. Can you believe I pald 8450, and it was a Saturday night! T don't care what kind of room I get ‘but would prefer fo have a nice view of the eity if possible. THl need the room for both Wednesday and Thursday nights, My flight gets in at [5.90 which wil be PEM OOM TENET ONE OT ME REPUTE] Airport Bus Service Daily Departures Route Departs Destination Red 10:00, 12:00, 2:00, 4:00 Downtown Green 9:30, 11:30, 1:30, 3:30, 6:00 Downtown Orange | 8:00, 10:00, 12:00, 3:00, 6:00" | Hillsboro, Blue 8:30, 11:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30" | Riverdale * Weekends only Please have exact change ready. Bus driver cannot make change. >4191. Whats included inthe price ofeach Glia Hote room? ()—Breabtast (© Busnde (D) Parking 192. Which room will Ms, Lee probably stay @) Double roam (©) Comer room () Studio 193, How much wil Ms, Amanda Lee pay for aia (©) $400 (0) $450 194, Which bus oute will Ms. Amanda Lee probably tate ro gett the hotel? (A) Red Orang (0) Blue 195. Whats indicated about the airport buses? (A) They ae free. (8) They ll go downtown. unin the afternoons only (D) They ran every day ofthe week.Questions 196-200 refer to the following conference schedule, e-mail, and coupon, Association for International Business ‘Ovni Hotel 8:00-9:30 9:00-10:00 1:15-1:45, 1015-11245, 12:00-1:00 1:00-2:30 2:45-4:15 25-415 4:30-5:30 * Lunch is on your own, See your packet fora lst of restaurant suggestions and a coupon. Annual Conference March 10, 20. Registration Keynote Address Workshop Session A. (Cross-Cultural Issues in Business Terrace Room Workshop Session B Internet Marketing Patio Room Luneh* jeyond The New Millennium ‘Main Ballroom ‘Workshop Session C ‘Modern Management Fountain Room ‘Workshop Session D. Taternational Taw and BUSHES Social Hour Main Ballroom >rom: ola danekbizbwy.com Tor carlos gomezupndown.com Carlos, Tm looking forward to the Association for International Business Conference next week and hope well have a chance to gel together then. be giving a workshop fn infernatfonal Taw and Business) sor certainly sce you i you attend that? ran ease, T would ake to meet tip for kine i youd have other plans. Some of my colleagues are hoping to goto the White Swan, pout {thought Fatale advantage of the coupon we're getting. Why pase up a discount, right? We only have Sn hour for hunch, but the restaurant ie quite close to the hotel 0 we Should nave enough time to Fateh upjwhile we enjoy our meal. Let me ‘know if this works for you. Ete ‘Coupon ‘Coupon Coupon Conference Special! The Parkside Café 15% off any soup and sandwich combo meal This coupon good on day of conference only 196 hata ae place te conferece 188 The peaeferapyf ne othe Irene lowing thon our Emalacrraehne'e (A) Two workshops willbe presented {5) Thee willbe theynt fears = © getaheod Se ©) Sarre 197 here wl Mi Danke 2487 ai, Whats inated about he coupon? eee (a) temenly bed on Mah (9) inte Pao oom {theme coed for any tem onthe (©)_Inthe Foun Roos wren (© emonty beued wih valid 198, Where does Ms, Danck want to eat lanch? st Ta The Whe theca (©) The Oeni Hotel (D)_ She does not care Stop! This is the end of the test. If you finish before time is called, you may go back to Parts 5, 6, and 7 and check your work.