**TEST 1** 101. Mr. Oakley decided to reserve a table for two at the newly ——- Italian restaurant. (A) opened (B) opener (C) openly (D) opens 102. Invitees are asked to confirm their attendance at the banquet ——- the catering company can prepare enough food. (A) already (B) prior to (C) so that (D) in case of 103. Residents are opposed to the plan to build a highway, saying its proximity will ——- affect the quality of their lives. (A) deliberately (B) adversely (C) urgently (D) persuasively 104. Company supervisors are seeking a ——- to the lack of communication between departments. (A) motivation (B) permission (C) commission (D) resolution 105. To avoid disputes, community concerns ——- by Everide Construction during the planning phase of projects. (A) reviews (B) has reviewed (C) are reviewed (D) reviewing 106. Mr. Harvel was told to go ——- to have a picnic since the garden was private property. (A) leisurely (B) simply (C) elsewhere (D) around 107. Please go to the circulation desk if you intend ——- a book that is currently checked out. (A) reserved (B) reserve (C) to reserve (D) reservation 108. Purchasers of flawed products made by Hulse Inc. can receive ——- as long as they have proof of purchase. (A) solicitation (B) recognition (C) advancement (D) reimbursement 109. The new model of AutoBlade is programmed to ——- cut various shapes out of plastic. (A) precise (B) preciseness (C) precision (D) precisely 110. Ms. Elwood ——- for the position in Hong Kong because no other employee possessed fluency in Cantonese. (A) considers (B) has considered (C) is considering (D) was considered 111. Sometimes criticized for a lack of ambition, many young adults tend to value work-life balance ——- career progression. (A) upon (B) except (C) above (D) toward 112. The Newfield History Museum’s recently unveiled exhibit is full of ——- artifacts dating back to prehistoric times. (A) authentic (B) candid (C) confident (D) widespread 113. Credit card payments are due on the first day of each month, ——- in the terms and conditions. (A) or (B) as (C) even (D) so 114. By ——- handing out coupons, the café owner was able to develop a loyal customer base. (A) statistically (B) stealthily (C) implicitly (D) nearly 115. The building manager has announced new ——- on where visitors are allowed to park. (A) receptions (B) methods (C) restrictions (D) characteristics 116. Mr. Venter has requested a report of ——- quarterly sales figures from each of JBD’s global subsidiaries. (A) consistently (B) consisted (C) consisting (D) consistent 117. Mr. Janick ——- the auditorium if he had known that the band was going to perform an encore. (A) is not leaving (B) could not have (C) did not leave (D) would not have left 118. Axial Inc. has terminated its business agreement with Covarine ——- the recent economic upturn. (A) given that (B) in lieu of (C) in spite of (D) if 119. Randall University is still in the process of ——- a computer engineering program. (A) establishes (B) established (C) establishment (D) establishing 120. Companies that ——- screen job applicants have a higher rate of employee retention. (A) cares (B) careful (C) carefully (D) caring **PART 6** Directions: In this part, you will be asked to read four English texts. Each text is missing a word, phrase, or sentence. Select the answer choice that correctly completes the text and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. PART 6 금장 풀이 시간 08분 Questions 131-134 refer to the following advertisement. Throwing a Party? 131. ——- Woldasso Party Solutions to take the stress out of planning your event. Our venue, a glamorous ballroom located at 118 Croydon Boulevard, is perfect for wedding receptions, reunions, and other events. Large groups are welcome since we recently increased our venue’s capacity. 132. Our coordinators can help you plan every ——- of your event. From furniture and decorations, to entertainment and catering, we’ll handle all the details. We also offer packages that can be ——- for you. If you just tell us what you’ve got in mind, we’ll set up the room to meet your specifications. For reservations, call 555-9971. 133. 134. 131. (A) Allow (B) Allowing (C) To Allow (D) Allows 132. (A) The venue you choose will depend on the size of your group. (B) The guest list has not yet been confirmed. (C) The decision to expand our business was based on market research. (D) It can now accommodate up to 350 people. 133. (A) form (B) critique (C) aspect (D) direction 134. (A) labeled (B) identified (C) engaged (D) customized
September 17 Martin Muller Crestfield Lumber Co. 546 Thatcher Street Algonquin, IL 60102 Dear Mr. Muller, We —– over your quotation for the supply and delivery of lumber to QTE Construction 135. Group. Unfortunately, we have concluded that we will not be able to accept your proposal at this time due to budget considerations. —— 136. However, we wonder if you would be willing to consider —–. Should you lower your rate by 137. just 10 percent, QTE Construction Group would agree to purchase lumber at that price on a quarterly basis. Please let me know if this arrangement is possible. A —– response would 138. be much appreciated. We need to procure all the materials for a major construction project by the end of this month. Sincerely, Gina Santos QTE Construction Group 135. (A) will go (B) are going (C) have gone (D) would have gone 136. (A) Our warehouse does not have enough space for such a large amount. (B) You do not produce the materials we are currently seeking. (C) The quality of your wood was found to be below our standards. (D) Your prices are somewhat higher than we anticipated. 137. (A) compromising (B) rescheduling (C) investing (D) demonstrating 138. (A) subtle (B) valid (C) swift (D) standing — **[Image 2: Notice to Motorists]** **Notice to Motorists** The upgrading of Wallace Road will start on April 8. The project, —– will be carried out by 139. Davis & Sons, has been deemed urgent by the city’s Public Works Department because seasonal temperature changes have severely damaged the road surface. Until the leveling and paving work is completed, the road will be —–. Accordingly, barriers will be put up and 140. detour signs will be placed on Fletcher Avenue to direct motorists to a side road. 141. Please note that you may encounter delays while taking the alternative route. Therefore, try to —– extra travel time into your schedule, particularly during rush hour. It is recommended 142. that you leave for your destination at least 30 minutes in advance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. 139. (A) that (B) it (C) some (D) which 140. (A) monitored (B) congested (C) inaccessible (D) available 141. (A) This will be attended by members of the city council. (B) Personnel will also be on site to help coordinate traffic flow. (C) The new road will make it easier to reach the suburbs. (D) Work may be postponed due to this unexpected occurrence. 142. (A) budget (B) speculate (C) take (D) keep — **[Image 3: Email]** To: Blanche Patrick <b.patrick@nextnet.com> From: David Torres <d.torres@nextnet.com> Subject: Our start-up Date: September 28 Dear Ms. Patrick, I just finished reading the report written up by our business consultant on where to —– our 143. start-up. Nextnet. According to her, although London seems best at first glance, there are other cities worth considering. —–, both Edinburgh and Cambridge offer some advantages. 144. Aside from being more affordable than the capital in terms of property values, both are offering tax incentives for technology ventures. —–. She also mentioned Brighton and 145. Birmingham as possible options. —–, Brighton seems like the better option because 146. of its dynamic start-up culture, but it has some shortcomings. Anyway, we can discuss this in depth when we meet tomorrow. Best, David Torres 143. (A) announce (B) base (C) release (D) commemorate 144. (A) Similarly (B) Additionally (C) For instance (D) In the meantime 145. (A) One of them might be a good acquisition for Nextnet. (B) The tax reduction policy may eventually be implemented. (C) Of course, London would be far more advantageous in this respect. (D) They offer free business assistance through mentor programs as well. 146. (A) For (B) With (C) Between (D) Within — **[Image 4: Reading Test Part 5]** **READING TEST** In this section, you must demonstrate your ability to read and comprehend English. You will be given a variety of texts and asked to answer questions about these texts. This section is divided into three parts and will take 75 minutes to complete. Do not mark the answers in your test book. Use the answer sheet that is separately provided. **PART 5** Directions: In each question, you will be provided with a statement that is missing a word or phrase. Four answer choices will be provided for each statement. Select the best answer to complete the statement and mark the corresponding letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on the answer sheet. (60 mins for Part 5 Completion Time 11 mins) 101. Concordia Bank may fill the vice-president’s position with an executive ——- works for one of its competitors. (A) whose (B) whoever (C) whom (D) who 102. In an effort to attract more customers, Hanford Jewelers now offers ——- cleaning services for silver items at its five branches. (A) persuaded (B) compensated (C) unbound (D) complimentary 103. ——- the passengers of the overbooked flight to San Diego, only four said they would be willing to travel at a later time. (A) Among (B) Into (C) Between (D) Throughout 104. Only 25 percent of all ——- voters participated in the last election, making it one of the lowest turnouts on record. (A) registers (B) registered (C) registry (D) registered 105. Multiple studies have shown that even ——- exercise can lead to marked improvements in physical health. (A) moderate (B) patient (C) influential (D) movable 106. Though the two CEOs have attended the same events, they have not yet been introduced to each other. (A) formal (B) formality (C) formally (D) formalize 107. Ms. Steint decided to rent the apartment on Albright Avenue as it was the least ——- of all the ones she had seen. (A) expend (B) expenses (C) expensively (D) expensive 108. It took the work crew one week to repair the fence running along the ——- of Mr. Haskell’s property. (A) angle (B) dimension (C) border (D) expression