PARTS

Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of each text.
Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best answer to complete
the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 131-134 refer to the following article.

Local Barbershop Wins State Competition

By Miranda Warren

MALENDA COUNTY (January 12)-Pat and Kenny's Barbershop,------- at 3949 Grand Street,has
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been named the best barbershop in the state by the Barber and Hairdresser's Coalition. The

criteria for selection include reputation, affordability, professionalism,and accreditations.

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Founders and owners Kenneth Webber and Patrick Miller have been best friends since

childhood. ------- opened the shop 34 years ago. ------- the shop retains its old-fashioned charm,
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the barbers have mastered the latest styles, not just the more traditional ones. People of all ages

seeking a haircut or a new style should try Pat and Kenny's Barbershop.

131. (A)locate 133. (A) I

(B)located (B) We
(C)locates (C)They
(D) location (D) He

132. (A)The results will be announced later 134. (A) While

this month. (B)Despite
(B) We are proud to serve our community (C) Even
with excellence. (D) Yet
(C)Pat and Kenny's shop excelled in all
four categories.
(D) Please call in advance to schedule an
appointment.

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Questions 135-138 refer to the following instructions.

Gasgo Propane Tank Exchange

You have chosen a safe and------- way to obtain fuel for your stoves, grills, heaters, fireplaces, or
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other devices. Simply follow the directions------- .
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When your tank runs out of propane, take it to our store and leave it on one of the clearly marked

green shelves outside the store. ------- . Then, pay the cashier inside the store for a fresh tank of
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propane. Next, the cashier or another staff member will accompany you to the outdoor exchange

area. The staff person will give you a full tank to take home and provide help if you have multiple

tanks to carry. Follow the instructions on the tank to connect it to your device.

Be sure to visit us again when you need a------- .

138.

135. (A) economy 137. (A) Come again very soon.

(B) economics (B) It is warmer in the store.
(C) economize (C) Do not take it inside.
(D) economical (D) The tank is prefilled.

136. (A) below 138. (A) model

(B) finally (B) version
(C) sometimes (C) heater
(D) hourly (D) replacement

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Questions 139-142 refer to the following e-mail.

To: Technicarn Enterprises Customers

From: Technicarn Enterprises Customer Service
Date: 10 September
Subject: Serving You

Dear Valued Customer:

We want your ------- with Technicarn Enterprises to be easy and enjoyable. To that end, we are
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pleased to announce our newly designed Web site, with enhanced customer-friendly features.

Our new Web site provides answers to your questions 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

On our home page, you can get information about system setup, or you can troubleshoot by

visiting ------- the Internet Issues or TV and Streaming Issues pages. ------- , you can find
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detailed information concerning account management, access, billing, and payment.

------- . Please explore the new Web site at your earliest convenience:
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www.technicarnenterprises.com. As always, thank you for allowing us to serve you.

Best regards,

T he Technicarn Enterprises Customer Service Team

139. (A) experience 142. (A) We also need to inform you that your
(B) experienced payment is five days past due.
(C) experiencing (B) We recommend that you purchase all
(D) experiential related accessories in our retail store.
(C) If you get an error message, disconnect
140. (A) either from the Internet and try again.
(B) both (D) If you cannot find what you need online,
(C) rather simply call our support number.
(D) each

141. (A) T herefore

(B) Regardless
(C) For example
(D) Moreover

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Questions 143-146 refer to the following notice.

Garner City Transport Cares About the Environment

Beginning May 1, the sale and use of paper tickets and transit passes will be ------- on all Garner
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City Transport bus and subway lines. This change applies to single-ride tickets ------- to weekly
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and monthly passes. Eliminating paper benefits the environment and leads to less litter.

Riders can download the free Garner City Transport app. With the app, they can add money their

accounts, purchase tickets, plan ------- , and track arrival and departure times.
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Alternatively, passengers can purchase a rechargeable transit card at any station. ------- . Value
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can be added to the card via the Garner City Transport Web site at www.garnercitytransport.org.

143. (A) enlarged 146. (A) People often use credit cards to
(B) discontinued purchase meals during the flight.
(C) accessible (B) Many people like public transportation
(D) refreshed because it is inexpensive.
(C) The durable cards are made from
144. (A) sharing recycled materials.
(B) but (D) There was a small price increase last
(C) except month.
(D) as well as

145. (A) routes

(B) responses
(C) software
(D) careers

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