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　　The Top Tiers of Pastry

　　The most successful pastry chefs bring daring desserts to famous restaurants and invaluable training to cooking

　　schools. The chefs working at the highest levels—Executive and Certified Master Pastry chefs in North America, for

　　example—have attained their titles through the completion of 1 inclusive training programs that require the mastery

　　of all the skills critical for creating a wide variety of fine desserts: sugar pieces, glazes, candies, and doughs all have

　　to be prepared perfectly to produce the finest quality tarts, cakes, mousses, crisps and confits. 2 The intensive

　　certification process to reach the top of this career field is challenging, but the effort yields numerous professional

　　advantages.

　　Two of the highest titles a pastry chef can achieve in North America are Certified Executive Chef (CEF) and Certified

　　Master Pastry Chef (CMPC), granted by the American Culinary 3 Federation, both involve a rigorous examination

　　process and numerous prerequisites. The Executive Chef certification, the less prestigious of the two positions with

　　165 North American pastry chefs holding the title, requires at least three years of practical work experience and over

　　100 hours of 4 taking classes inNutrition, Management, and Food Safety and Sanitation courses. The examination

　　includes a 90-minute written portion and a four-hour practical portion. This intense work pays off, however: 5 regular

　　pastry chefs earn about $10,000 more a year than assistant pastry chefs.

　　These high-level chefs take their expertise to exciting heights. 6 Consequently, Certified Executive Chef Hilary

　　DeMane has prepared confections for 7 celebrities, governors, and even President Ronald Reagan. In addition to

　　corporate posts in some of the world’s most famous hotels and cruise ships, DeMane has also shared her knowledge

　　in the education 8 field for instance, she created an International Baking and Pastry program at the Florida Culinary

　　Institute while serving as its Department Chair.

　　Even more rigorous are the hurdles that pastry chefs must surmount to achieve CMPC status. Only eleven people in the United States currently hold this title. In order to be considered, 9 they must endure an eight-day-long practical

　　exam that showcases their culinary skills; the prize affords membership in an elite cadre of pastry professionals

　　and 10 bestows valuable name recognition and clout in the culinary world. Climbing to the top of the dessert world is

　　an arduous task, but those who achieve high levels of success receive considerable recognition. This career path is

　　not for everyone as it requires incredible precision under immense pressure, but CEFs and CMPCs often thrive

　　under these conditions. 11

　　1

　　A. NO CHANGE

　　B. infinite

　　C. encircling

　　D. exhaustive

　　2 Which choice most effectively concludes the first paragraph by setting up the main focus of the passage?

　　A. NO CHANGE

　　B. While many attempt to succeed in this career field, top-level pastry work involves arduous tasks that many find

　　to be too challenging.

　　C. The Certified Executive Chef title is one of the most challenging and exciting careers to which a pastry chef can

　　aspire.

　　D. Positions in this field extend beyond bakeries and restaurants to universities, hotels, and even the White House.

　　3

　　A. NO CHANGE

　　B. Federation. Both involve

　　C. Federation. Both involving D. Federation, they both involve

　　4

　　A. NO CHANGE

　　B. taking classes in the subjects of

　　C. classes in

　　D. DELETE the underlined portion.

　　5 The writer wants to support the claim in the first part of the sentence with data from the table. Which choice best

　　accomplishes this goal?

　　A. NO CHANGE

　　B. Executive pastry chefs typically make less than $70,000 annually.

　　C. Executive pastry chefs earn an average of roughly $10,000 a year more than do regular pastry chefs.

　　D. Regular pastry chefs can earn approximately $60,000 annually.

　　6

　　A. NO CHANGE

　　B. For example,

　　C. However,

　　D. Additionally,

　　7

　　A. NO CHANGE

　　B. celebrities, governors, and even,

　　C. celebrities, governors and even,

　　D. celebrities; governors; and even

　　8

　　A. NO CHANGE B. field, for instance,

　　C. field, for instance

　　D. field: for instance,

　　9

　　A. NO CHANGE

　　B. he or she

　　C. candidates

　　D. those

　　10

　　A. NO CHANGE

　　B. bestow

　　C. have bestowed

　　D. are bestowing

　　11 At this point, the writer is considering adding the following sentence.

　　By working to achieve the most prestigious titles in pastry, these chefs have the ability to make changes in their

　　field.

　　Should the writer make this addition here?

　　A. Yes, because it reinforces the passage’s claim about the widespread professional influence of executive pastry

　　chefs.

　　B. Yes, because it answers a question raised in the previous paragraph.

　　C. No, because it contradicts the passage’s claim about the difficulties many pastry chefs face.

　　D. No, because it weakens the passage’s conclusion by introducing a new, unexplained idea.

　　DABDC BADCA D

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