In this section of the test, you will hear 42 questions found in seven different texts. Within each text are boxes that contain four possible ways to complete a sentence. Choose the word or words in each box that correctly complete each sentence. Mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

Here are two sample question:

Ever since Gutenberg (1)……. movable type in the 1400s, printed works have been the primary source of reading material for most people. But, (2)….. more and more people are reading material that is not printed on paper nowsdays.

1. (1)

(A): invents

(B): invented

(C): inventing

(D): has invented

2. (2)

(A): thanks to the Internet,

(B): thanking the Internet,

(C): having thanked the Internet,

(D): with the thanks of the Internet,

The correct answer to sample 1 is (B), “invented”. The correct answer to sample 2 is (A), “thanks to the Internet”.

Questions 1-4 refer to the following email.

Dear Jessica,

Are you going to try out for the swim team this year? I hope you intend (1).... that. I have been working out all summer long, so I think I should make the team. It would be fantastic if (2)..... this year. I wonder if you have any pointers that you can give me. I know you have been on the swim team for a couple of years, but this is my first attempt to participate in (3).... sports. I am a little nervous, so any (4).... or other information you can provide me with would be appreciated.

Bye, 

Tiffany