1. Where did Mike Mercado find Vistas Magazine?

In his mailbox
At a newsstand
On an airplane
In a supermarket

2. Which of the following does Mike Mercado request from Vistas Magazine?

A copy of an earlier issue
A renewal of his subscription
A quote for advertising rates
A refund on his unused subscription

3. What is claimed about glucodroitin?

It is taken by millions of Americans.
It is not yet available in liquid form.
It can be used to treat heart conditions
It is one of the safest supplements available

4. What does Hilldale do?

Develop products for other companies
Supply temporary workers to industry
Help market new products internationally
Provide on-site consulting to IT companies

5. For how long was the man missing?

One day
One week
Ten days
Two weeks

6. Who alerted the Polish police that the man had been found?

The man’s family
The London police
A Polish consulate
The British government

7. Which of the following does the article describe as “curious”?

That the man did not know anyone in England.
That the man knew how to get to the airport.
That the man was gone so long before he was reported missing.
That the man had taken enough money to buy an airplane ticket.

8. What is true about the graph?

It shows sales by region.
It indicates gross sales for one year.
It shows net sales for a two-year period
It does not include taxes received for sales.

9. How do sales in May compare to sales in July?

July sales were $800,000 higher.
May and July sales were equal.
May sales were twice those of July.
July sales were lower than May sales

10. Which of the following two-month periods had the highest sales?

January and February
March and April
September and October
November and December

11. What is claimed about Joel Laurent?

His father was a famous chef.
He has a cooking show on television
He recently opened his first restaurant
He originated a well-known cooking style

12. What is implied about the foods at Sierra Grille?

No dishes use heavy sauces.
Nothing is prepared ahead of time.
All meals use locally grown ingredients
Joel Laurent personally cooks every meal

13. What does the review state about the Hazelnut-Crusted Brook Trout?

It is the best item on the menu.
It uses a traditional French recipe.
Its recipe was published in a cookbook.
It is representative of the restaurant’s style

14. What is Dr. Boyd’s major skill?

Analyzing languages
Writing computer software
Inventing mechanical robots
Researching human psychology

15. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Dr. Boyd’s characters?

They have a life story.
They develop relationships.
They make their own decisions.
They communicate through speech.

16. The word “adapt” in the final paragraph is closest in meaning to

agree
adjust
consent
prepare

17. At which of the following times would it be possible to recycle goods at The Construction Zone?

May 20 at noon
July 16 at 1 p.m.
September 17 at 4 p.m.
December 15 at 9 a.m.

18. Which of the following electronics can NOT be recycled?

Stereos
DVD players
Cell phones
Computer towers

19. How much will The Construction Zone pay for a stove?

$5
$10
$15
$20

20. What is a limitation on recycling tires at The Construction Zone?

They must have no punctures.
They must be 18 inches or smaller.
They must be delivered before noon
They must weigh no more than 25 pounds each.

21. What is true about the algae bloom in New England?

It started in southern waters.
It is not harmful to shellfish.
It also occurred the previous year.
It occurs every two years, on average

22. What is the National Oceanic Bureau said to be doing?

Spreading a chemical to kill the red tide algae
Measuring red tide toxin levels found in the ocean
Looking for ways to lower the levels of toxin in red tide algae
Working to identify the species of algae responsible for red tide

23. What do some scientists believe may contribute to the red tide?

Heavy rains
Human activity
A drop in ocean nutrients
Above average temperatures

24. The word “mandated” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to

ordered
consented
permitted
instructed

25. Where would this notice be found?

On a Web site
In a magazine
On a store sign
Inside a package

26. Why is an RGA important?

It helps the company track shipments
It eliminates a charge when returning items.
It is used to locate replacements for damaged items.
It establishes that the customer is not at fault for damages

27. What are people asked to include with all returned items?