How to approach Reading Test Part Six
·This part of the Reading Test tests your grammar.
·Read the whole text quickly to find out what it is about. As you read, try and predict the words that might fill the gaps.
·Look at the three possible answers for each gap and cross out any obviously incorrect words.
·Then read both before and after each gap to decide which word should go in it.
·After completing all the gaps, read the whole text again to check your answers.
·Read the article below about an organisation which supports small businesses.
·Choose the correct word to fill each gap from A, B or C on the opposite page.
·For each question 29-40, mark one letter (A, B or C).

Small businesses join together! Small businesses are being invited to join Smallbook Business Alliance (SBA). The Alliance, (29) ... currently has more than 70 members, was launched four years ago in order (30) ... support local businesses. SBA President, Helen Smith, said: ’SBA can make (31) ... real difference to small firms. By (32) ... real business experiences, companies find they are in a better position to deal (33) ... the challenges facing them.’ Informal meetings (34) ... held for business owners twice a month. In addition to (35) .... there are a (36) ... formal events organised each year by the SBA, with a guest speaker present at (37) ... event. The next meeting takes place on 21st April. The topic is the business fair (38) ... to take plaoe in the city in July. Helen Smith said: ’We (39) ... it to be a very popular event indeed. We’ve sold over 120 tickets (40) .... and it’s only 2nd April today.