Name: Hctor Rangel Prez Date:19/12/12 Score: Reading test

Age:23

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 20 minutes. There are three parts, and instructions are given for each part You must mark your answers like the next example: 0. (A) (B) (C) (D) I ___ like to walk in the mornings. much little a lot really

Part 1
Instructions: 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 CEO wont be coming to the meeting because he ___C___ well all week. (A) dont feel (B) wasn't feeling (C) hasn't been feeling (D) felt

2. When do you go __B____ vacation (A) in (B) on (C) off (D) at

3. ___A___ new engineers do we need to find? (A) How many (B) How much (C) How far (D) How long

4. ___A___ the news last night, the freeway will be closed all day today. (A) According to (B) Because of (C) Although (D) Even so

5. I have organized a series of __C__development seminars for our senior managers. (A) corporal (B) conglomerate (C) corporate (D) corporation

6. You have worked ____D__ hard and it is an excellent and very thorough report. (A) frequently (B) considerably (C) significantly (D) extremely

7. I wish you __B____ have come to the conference with us, it was highly informative. (A) might (B) could (C) should (D) may

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Part 2
Instructions: Read the texts on the following pages. 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 8-10 refer to this letter. Letter to our Shareholders Ladies and Gentlemen, FastFashions Ltd. have had an eventful and highly positive year. We achieved 9% sales growth and a 6% rise in net income against a global fashion market

saw only limited growth of around 1.5 %. Here in the US we

attained 13% growth, during a period when the US fashion market as a whole declined by 4%. Successful corporate development yielded an increase in the number of employees. Last year, 980 new jobs were created, of which 235 are in the US. As you know, we establish

to lead the market through the excellence of our products and business systems, and Ltd as the foremost innovative and creative clothing company.

FastFashions

We are confident that we are fulfilling this aspiration and will continue to do so next year. year's sales growth as being around 10%, with earnings increasin

10 , we see this
proportionally.

On behalf of the Board, I wish to thank all our employees for their commitment, and our shareholders, customers and business associates for their continuing support.

8. A (A) that (B) whose (C) they (D) it

9. (A) achieve (B) drive (C) aspire (D) attend

10. B (A) According to (B) Accordingly (C) Accorded (D) In accordance

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Part 3
Instructions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine or 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 11 - 14 refer to the following advertisement

Customer Service Coordinator - Job Overview Company: Alpha Services seek two Administratve Coordinators.
We aim to provide an enjoyable, friendly, and helpful shopping experience in an atmosphere that is both friendly and fun. You will:

provide prompt, courteous and knowledgeable service to all customers, resolve customer service issues appropriately and competently, audit and approve all necessary paperwork, train store assistants on customer service standards.

Personal requirements:

Strong organizational skills, Ability to lead others, Ability to make accurate and timely decisions under challenging conditions, Self-motivation and ability to multi-task, High school diploma/GED preferred, Excellent verbal and written communication, Successful track record in training staff for customer service, Excellent professional appearance, Ability to work flexibly, including4rofesionalweekends.

Job Benefits: In addition to our open atmosphere and supportive work environment, we are delighted to offer an excellent benefits package, including competitive salary, time-off in lieu for night work, and in-store discounts.

11. In which sector is this job located? B (A) Health care (B) Financial (C) Manufacturing (D) Retail

12. Which of these does this job involve doing? D (A) Dealing with complaints (B) Ordering stock (C) Approving new brands (D) Taking accurate notes 13. What must you have done before? B (A) Worked nights (B) Led an organization (C) Taught new workers (D) Completed company audits

14. Which of these does the job offer? A (A) Days off for working nights (B) Bonus for hitting targets (C) Generous vacation (D) Subsidized travel to work

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