Sample Reading Skills Questions

Reading Skills Test

(30 items, 25 minutes)

The Reading Skills Test consists of five short passages, each followed by five to seven multiple-choice questions with four possible responses. The questions measure your skills in the following areas.

Comprehension Skills. Identifying material stated directly in the passage, including recognizing information and ideas in the passage, translating information and ideas, and relating concepts to facts.

Interpretation Skills. Reasoning to answer questions about information that is not directly mentioned in the passage but can be determined from the passage (for example, main ideas, summary statements, and interpretations).

Generalization/Transfer Skills. Demonstrating the ability to apply information or ideas in a passage to new situations.

Reading Skills Sample Questions

Directions: Read the passage, then choose the best answer to each question. You may refer to the passage as often as you wish. Mark your answers by filling in the corresponding spaces on the Reading Skills section of the answer sheet.

Travel agents assist prospective travelers in a number of ways. They provide information and suggestions regarding travel plans, make transportation and hotel reservations, and consult with clients regarding other details associated with traveling, such as passport regulations, foreign currency, and hotel rates. While an agent who works in a small office usually performs all of these duties, some who work in large agencies with many employees specialize in a single function. Because travel agents make many detailed reservations, they must be capable of the utmost accuracy. Some experienced and highly skilled agents develop package tours. This involves planning an itinerary, finding a tour leader, making travel and hotel reservations, and publicizing the tour. Sometimes travel agents serve as tour guides. This gives them a chance to acquire personal travel experience and to become thoroughly acquainted with people who may be potential customers for future trips.

  1. Travel agents help their clients to:
    1. develop package tours.
    2. make travel plans.
    3. meet other travelers.
    4. serve as tour guides.
  1. According to the passage, travel agents must be especially capable of accuracy when they:
    1. convert foreign currency.
    2. serve as tour guides.
    3. arrange publicity.
    4. make reservations.
  1. In general, the passage describes a travel agent's:
    1. work environment.
    2. education and training.
    3. method of making detailed reservations.
    4. duties and experiences.

Answers:

 
7. B
8. D
9. D