Articles and Reports (Test)
Articles and Reports (Test)
Articles and Reports (Test)
1. What is NOT stated about the retiring CEO? 2. The word "effective" in paragraph 1, line 3, is
(A) He will remain on the board of directors. closest in meaning to
(B) He has held several jobs at the (A) successful
company. (B) operative
(C) He has been with Ventura for 20 years. (C) intentional
(D) He focused on creating new products (D) sufficient
as CEO.
Questions 3-5 refer to the following article.
6. What happened when Mr. Sanders was the 8. What is stated about Lakeland Hills’s current
mayor? economic situation?
(A) The unemployment rate in Lakeland Hills (A) Businesses are departing the region for
improved. nearby cities.
(B) The economy of Lakeland Hills got worse. (B) The unemployment rate in the local area is
(C) Many residents of Lakeland Hills moved 7.4%.
away. (C) It is good enough to pay to improve some
(D) Taxes were raised higher than normal. streets.
(D) Less tax revenue than normal is being
collected.
7. What did Mr. Nelson do six months ago?
(A) Requested that taxes in the city be lowered
(B) Won an election against Mr. Sanders
(C) Opened his own business in Lakeland Hills
(D) Decided to stop collecting property taxes
Questions 9-11 refer to the following information.
9. Who are the instructions for? 11. What action can cause a person to pay a fine?
(A) Park rangers (A) Littering
(B) Day visitors (B) Making noise
(C) Hikers (C) Feeding wild animals
(D) People staying overnight (D) Wasting water
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12. Where is artwork by Mr. Watson displayed? 14. The word “hefty” in paragraph 3, line 12 is
(A) At Ms. Watson’s home closest in meaning to:
(B) In a local gallery (A) persistent
(C) At Watson’s Arts and Crafts (B) heavy
(D) Alongside Eli Road (C) considerable
(D) unique
13. What is suggested about Mr. Brown?
(A) He creates art.
(B) He knew Mr. Watson.
(C) He is friends with Ms. Watson.
(D) He works at Watson’s Arts and Crafts.
Questions 15-18 refer to the following article.
15. What is the purpose of the article? 17. What is stated about Bernard Jacques?
(A) To advertise a future lecture series (A) He spent $5 million on his business.
(B) To announce a new university program (B) He teaches at a university.
(C) To profile a well-known businessperson (C) He invests in online startups.
(D) To report on a recent successful talk (D) He runs an Internet store.
16. What does Bernard Jacques think about video 18. The word "covered" in paragraph 2, line 16, is
conferencing? closest in meaning to
(A) It is becoming less expensive. (A) addressed
(B) It will continue to grow more popular. (B) finished
(C) It cannot replace face-to-face meetings. (C) protected
(D) It is misunderstood by many people. (D) hidden
Questions 19-22 refer to the following article.
19. What is indicated about Tim? 21. What did Tim receive as a reward?
(A) He wants to work at a bicycle shop. (A) A new bicycle
(B) He is a member of a sports team. (B) Clothes
(C) He found something at the park. (C) A donation
(D) His father works as a clerk. (D) Candy
Before placing your first order, research other people's opinions of the company. There are
many websites dedicated to reviewing online companies with satisfaction surveys, and
customer reviews and comments.
Next, read all the available information the company provides, including the fine print. Make
sure you read and understand the return policy. Check whether you will have to pay for
shipping if you need to return the goods.
Always include shipping costs and sales tax in the final price when comparing costs. If the
cheapest item has the most expensive shipping fees, it might not be the bargain it seems to
be.
Keep records of your order. Print out your e-receipt, or save it to a file on your hard drive.
This proof-of-purchase will help you in the event that your item is damaged or not what you
ordered.
If you encounter any problems with an online company, contact a consumer advocacy group. You
can easily find telephone numbers for such groups on the Internet.
23. What should you do before making an online 25. The word "encounter" in paragraph 6, line 1, is
purchase? closest in meaning to
(A) Ask about discounts (A) face
(B) Compare similar websites (B) solve
(C) Check the pictures of the item (C) cause
(D) Find out about shipping costs (D) dislike
24. Why should an online shopper keep the 26. Whom should you contact if you have
receipts? problems?
(A) For recycling purposes (A) The review websites
(B) In case there are disputes (B) The shipping company
(C) To show for the shipping (C) A customer watchdog
(D) To prove his or her identity (D) Your Internet provider
Questions 27-30 refer to the following article.
27. Where does the article most likely appear? 29. Who is Joseph Stack?
(A) In a weekly newsletter (A) The founder of the city of Kent
(B) In a history book (B) A Literacy Awareness Month volunteer
(C) In a national newspaper (C) An original member of the RCK
(D) In a recruiting pamphlet (D) A worker at Kent Public Library
28. What has been happening during Literacy 30. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3],
Awareness Month? and [4] does the following sentence best belong?
(A) Free books have been given to poor “More than 220 people have donated their time
individuals. and effort to helping others learn to read this
(B) Famous people have read books to month.”
children. (A) [1]
(C) Reading classes for adults have been held. (B) [2]
(D) Fundraisers have been held to help buy (C) [3]
books. (D) [4]
Questions 31-34 refer to the following article.
31. Who most likely is Mr. Merkey? 33. What does Ms. Ramisetty NOT indicate about
(A) A legal consultant for Metro-Edibles the meals at Soup and Salad Central?
Corporation (A) They will be less expensive than meals
(B) A Hong Kong bank officer at similar restaurants.
(C) A nutrition expert (B) They will be available throughout the
(D) A food industry researcher day.
(C) They will include healthful ingredients.
(D) They will be served quickly.
32. What is reported about Metro-Edibles 34. What is suggested about Soup and Salad
Corporation? Central?
(A) It has hired a new leader. (A) It replaces an unsuccessful Metro-
(B) It has been affected by slow industry Edibles Corporation enterprise.
growth. (B) It will offer recipes of its menu items to
(C) It investigated people’s dining customers.
preferences. (C) It is not expected to be profitable
(D) It is planning to relocate its immediately.
headquarters. (D) It will open locations primarily in small
towns.
Questions 35-39 refer to the following article and e-mail.
35. Where would the article most likely be found? 38. Where does Ms. Roman work?
(A) In a quarterly report (A) At the Sybax Corporation
(B) In a leisure magazine (B) At Gregory Manufacturing
(C) In a business journal (C) At Carney Shipbuilding
(D) On a travel website (D) At CGR, Inc.
36. What is mentioned about Carney Shipbuilding? 39. What will Mr. Morris do right after lunch?
(A) It earned a profit of $50 million last year. (A) Sign a contract with the Sybax Corporation
(B) It recently hired Darren Jackson as its CEO. (B) Talk about the Wellman Corporation
(C) It is expected to take in more revenue than (C) Have a discussion about Gregory
last year. Manufacturing
(D) It signed a multimillion-dollar deal last (D) Meet with some representatives from CGR,
month. Inc.
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40. What is NOT stated about the Portland Job 43. Why did Mr. Murphy write the memo?
Fair? (A) To invite people to apply for new positions
(A) Around 450 companies will be (B) To request volunteers for a program
represented there. (C) To introduce some new employees
(B) It has been held on multiple occasions. (D) To announce a new orientation session
(C) Companies conduct interviews at it.
(D) A firm must pay a fee to get a booth.
41. In the announcement, the word “pledged” 44. Where does Mr. Punjab work?
in line 4 is closest in meaning to: (A) In the HR Department
(A) promised (B) In the Manufacturing Department
(B) decided (C) In the R&D Department
(C) registered (D) In the Accounting Department
(D) paid
Garnett Guesthouse
Loved everything about this hotel except for its Web site. It was absolutely impossible to book
our stay online. We tried to reserve a room, but the site kept crashing. We almost gave up, but
decided to call the hotel and were able to make the arrangements that we wanted. The owner
was very nice and gave us directions to her place. We suggested she look into a software tool
that we recently bought and have had a lot of success with. Works great for us!
Anna and Mark, July 11
How can I make a reservation for this hotel? Their Web site is very difficult to use - it says
every room is “unavailable.” I’m trying to stay there in December, so I feel there’s something
wrong with the site.
Meiying, August 3
45. What common problem do the reviewers of 48. What service did Ms. Malloy most likely buy?
Garnett Guesthouse mention? (A) Package A
(A) The location is hard to find. (B) Package B
(B) Online reservations are difficult to make. (C) Package c
(C) The room descriptions are not accurate. (D) Package D
(D) The prices are out-of-date.
46. What type of business do Anna and Mark likely 49. In the article, the word “parties” in paragraph
have? 3, line 10, is closest in meaning to
(A) A hotel (A) groups
(B) A travel agency (B) celebrations
(C) An advertising firm (C) companies
(D) A software development company (D) subscribers
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50. Why was the article written? 53. What will Rosebud Gold Card members NOT
(A) To suggest a solution to a problem receive?
(B) To advertise a sale (A) A discount
(C) To describe a business deal (B) A new card
(D) To announce the hiring of a new CEO (C) A free item
(D) Coupons
51. What is suggested about the Rosebud at 494 54. What does Ms. Emery encourage Rosebud Gold
Sedona Avenue? Card members to do?
(A) It was the first Rosebud ever to open. (A) Call her directly with questions
(B) The company’s headquarters is there. (B) Begin shopping at Pennington’s
(C) A Pennington’s is located near it. (C) Sign up on her firm’s website
(D) The store is not attracting customers. (D) Complete a customer survey card
55. How far in advance must event locations be 58. What is the purpose of the article?
booked? (A) To persuade readers to attend the event
(A) 5days (B) To request reader’s help with the event
(B) 10 days (C) To report on the event's outcome
(C) 4 weeks (D) To praise student's efforts on the event
(D) 6weeks
56. Why does the Drama Club event require the 59. What is suggested about the event?
college’s permission? (A) It is costly to organize.
(A) Because it is organized by students (B) It is being held for the first time.
(B) Because it charges admission (C) It involves performing world-famous
(C) Because it is open to the public plays.
(D) Because it includes a meal (D) It is expected to draw a large audience.