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101. The city's mayor is ------- to attend this
weekend's charity marathon.
105. The executives of Walt & Warren have
finally reached a ------- regarding the
merger with Grainger Enterprises.
(A) continued
(B) involved
(A) decide
(C) expected
(B) decision
(D) presented
(C) decisive
(D) decidedly
102. Mrs. Lewis made the decision to resign
from her post after a long discussion with
106. Access to the business lounge is limited
to those who have ------- a membership
------- colleagues.
card or their member identification
(A) she
badge with them.
(B) her
(C) hers
(A) either
(D) herself
(B) both
(C) each
103. Mark's new office is only a short drive
(D) any
------- the Saint bridge.
107. When taking a tour of our cosmetic
(A) across
laboratory, please move through ------- not
(B) about
to disturb our researchers.
(C) outside
(A) quiet
(D) between
(B) quietly
104. Jack Sampson, the vice president of Urban
(C) quietest
Automotives, is famous for being very ------- to
(D) quieted
his clients.
108. The team's project manager, Eileen, is
(A) attention
known ------- her exceptional
(B) attentive
organization skills.
(C) attentively
(D) attentiveness
(A) as
(B) along
(C) during
(D) for
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109. The board of directors has not ------- the
contract with the new distributor yet.
113. Our flight to Narita International Airport is
scheduled to ------- at 10 A.M. on
Wednesday.
(A) final
(B) finally
(A) raise
(C) finalize
(B) vacate
(D) finalized
(C) transport
(D) depart
110. Our customer service team found your
comments ------- and would like you to fill out a
more detailed evaluation form.
114. Hartford & Associates has publicized ------Mrs. Jane Freeman will be the newest
member to their legal team.
(A) useful
(B) interested
(A) what
(C) expectant
(B) that
(D) confirmed
(C) while
(D) because
111. Phillip wants to successfully complete a few
more projects before ------- applies for the
vice president position.
115. A recent agreement to share market data
and statistics will be mutually ------- for the
two publishers.
(A) he
(B) his
(A) benefits
(C) him
(B) beneficially
(D) himself
(C) beneficial
112. The regional supervisor is putting together
team-based ------- for new trainees for each of
the main offices.
(A) position
(B) occupations
(D) benefited
116. Following a brief introduction about his
previous work experience, Mr. Kayato
thanked the president for the ------- to join
Kremlin Consultants.
(C) assertion
(D) orientations
(A) fortune
(B) opportunity
(C) situation
(D) event
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117. The server had been updated ------- than was
121. Life Fitness has sent letters of appreciation
out to customers ------- are expected to
initially thought.
renew their memberships.
(A) recently
(B) more recent
(A) who
(C) more recently
(B) whose
(D) most recently
(C) when
(D) where
118. ------- our factory is to maintain its relationships
with our retailers, we must increase
122. TelePrompt has openings for secretarial
assistants that we hope to ------- by the end
production.
of the month.
(A) How
(B) Until
(A) create
(C) If
(B) fill
(D) As if
(C) make
119. Employees are ------- from eating outside of
designated rest areas during their lunch
breaks.
(D) inform
123. With a 15 percent ------- in sales, the Jeweler
can look forward to have its best quarter
yet.
(A) prohibit
(B) prohibited
(A) increase
(C) prohibiting
(B) increases
(D) prohibitions
(C) to increase
120. Matthew has put in a transfer request in order
(D) increased
to stay ------- to his parents.
124. As the head accountant is out of the office
(A) close
today, the budget meeting will be ------- until
(B) thankful
next week.
(C) contained
(D) regular
(A) taken
(B) remained
(C) proceeded
(D) postponed
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125. The CEO said that Mrs. Lytle will be ------- of
129. Organic Generation was a supermarket
marketing the new line of women's casual
that ------- on carrying only certifiably
wear.
organic products.
(A) management
(A) insist
(B) leadership
(B) insisting
(C) in charge
(C) insistent
(D) in place
(D) insisted
126. At the beginning of the fiscal year, interest
rates climbed ------- 3.2 percent, up half a point
from the previous year.
130. The Director of Sales can't attend the
meeting because of a ------- in his already
busy schedule.
(A) at
(B) in
(A) conflict
(C) to
(B) combination
(D) on
(C) preservation
(D) following
127. Family First Funds is now making a ------brochure to offer diversified portfolios to its
131. A patient's consent must be ------- given
before the surgery.
clients.
(A) detail
(A) expresses
(B) detailed
(B) expressive
(C) details
(C) expressing
(D) detailing
(D) expressly
128. Initial fears about the compatibility of the
132. We highly recommend that you extend the
program with personal computers have -------
six-month ------- on your laptop if you intend
been resolved and the manufacturers have
to take it overseas.
begun production.
(A) warranty
(A) soon
(B) subscription
(B) after
(C) expiration
(C) since
(D) supply
(D) often
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133. Following a long -------, the insurance company
was cleared of corruption charge.
137. The city council provides free tax guides to
local businesses to guarantee ------- with
federal taxation policies.
(A) investigate
(B) investigated
(A) rise
(C) investigation
(B) compliance
(D) investigative
(C) accumulation
(D) probability
134. Of all herbal medicine manufacturers, Green
Leaf is one of the ------- to have international
138. Mountain Sports, Inc. has announced the
------- closure of its European branches
distribution rights.
following nearly a decade of decreasing
revenue.
(A) some
(B) few
(C) most
(A) strategize
(D) little
(B) strategies
(C) strategic
135. This year's heavy rains ------- affected road
(D) strategically
construction plans scheduled to be completed
139. Racer Bus Services has reported significant
this fall.
------- in profits due to the new Amtrak line.
(A) adversely
(B) valuably
(A) lose
(C) strenuously
(B) losses
(D) exactly
(C) lost
(D) losing
136. Although it was a difficult choice, Bright
Logo's designs better ------- our company's
image.
140. Stock analysts on Wall Street wrongly ------that Midwest Grains would dominate the
industry this year.
(A) suit
(B) suits
(A) collected
(C) suitable
(B) selected
(D) suitably
(C) sponsored
(D) anticipated
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Questions 141-143 refer to the following memo.
To: Inventory and Shipping Departments
From: Charles Lee, Manager
Subject: Reminder
Date: Feb. 5, 2007
This is to remind you that, starting on Wednesday, the regular cargo docks will be temporarily closed
while the construction crew works on expanding the old storehouse. The work is expected to continue
until February 21.
While the warehouse is undergoing -------, all vehicles will be redirected to the north side of the
141. (A) inquiry
(B) payment
(C) renovation
(D) appraisal
structure. This ------- all trucks that load and unload at the docks. The north side of the facility is under
142. (A) was to include
(B) include
(C) to include
(D) includes
the oversight of Mr. Mel Gavino. Any question about the provisional docks should be directed to -------.
143. (A) these
(B) him
(C) them
(D) which
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Questions 144 to 146 refer to the following e-mail.
To: Kristen Garcia
From: Portia Brooks
Subject: Report
Date: Tues, 19 Aug 2008
Hello Kristen,
Thank you for sending me the product distribution report. It gave me a clearer understanding of ------144. (A) lately
(B) now
(C) able
(D) recent
marketing developments.
I am confident that my team will be able to make good use of the ------- to study strategies for
145. (A) data
(B) funds
(C) time
(D) offer
marketing the company’s new line of products.
I have some inquiries about the information. Would you mind ------- with me on any morning this week?
146. (A) meet
(B) to meet
(C) meeting
(D) having met
Thanks again for the hard work you put in to complete the report.
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Questions 147 to 149 refer to the following e-mail.
To: Kenneth Moore
From: Kayla Stewart
Subject: Catering Service
Date: Sep. 14, 2007
Dear Mr. Moore,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding catering service for your September 20 event. I ------- to provide
147. (A) had been pleased
(B) was pleased
(C) would be pleased
(D) will please
a classic French menu for your annual Ales Group Company branch conference.
For your dinner gathering, may I suggest starting the meal with an assortment of hors d’oeuvres such
as freshly steamed mussels with white wine sauce and a charcuterie plate with pâté, duck breast,
olives and sliced French bread? For the entrée, I propose offering a ------- of beef tenderloin medallions
148. (A) range
(B) choice
(C) preference
(D) nomination
or pan-seared salmon. As a side dish, fried garlic and parsley potatoes and crepes are all delicious
accompaniments. For dessert, a raspberry chocolate mousse cake and tiramisu will be a ------149. (A) satisfyingly
(B) satisfied
(C) satisfaction
(D) satisfying
conclusion to the meal.
The menu is priced at $35 to $45 per person, depending on your selection. Please contact me at 5559900 to discuss the details.
Kindest regards,
Kayla Stewart
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Questions 150 through 152 refer to the following article.
A well-known Finnish store is coming ashore.
Stockton’s, Finland’s largest and most popular discount department store chain, ------- its plan to
150. (A) was announced
(B) will be announcing
(C) has announced
(D) will announce
establish a franchise in the United States.
F. Mietissen, the company’s spokesman, said at a press conference on Wednesday that the chain will
open five department stores on the west coast of the United States over the next two years.
“------- the success of these stores,” Mr. Mietissen said, “Stockton’s will make a decision on whether to
151. (A) Due to
(B) Depending on
(C) So that
(D) In contrast
continue expanding in other parts of the country.”
Stockton’s initial ------- is expected to surpass 120 million euros.
152. (A) delay
(B) circulation
(C) delivery
(D) investment
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101. Ms. Bradshaw informed Mr. Tanner that
105. Market analysts are surprised that Xcell
she would be working for ------- office as
Electric's quarterly ------- have been
an intern over the summer.
steadily increasing by about 4 percent.
(A) he
(A) profit
(B) his
(B) profitable
(C) him
(C) profits
(D) himself
(D) profited
102. The marketing director showed the annual
106. Mattson Tax Agency has been handling
profits distributed ------- between the
our company's annual taxes ------- over
corporate executives and the
30 years.
shareholders to the CEO.
(A) among
(A) equal
(B) since
(B) equally
(C) with
(C) equality
(D) for
(D) equalize
107. Patrick accepted an associate position at
103. Queens Hotel ------- substantial discounts
Harrison & Associates as it offers flexible
to corporations that often lodge their
working hours and ------- health benefits.
employees there.
(A) excels
(A) offers
(B) excellent
(B) buys
(C) excellently
(C) tells
(D) excelled
(D) travels
108. Inspectors visit the area's major
104. Our store is closed this week ------- the security
system is enhanced.
corporations once a year to ensure that
employment procedures are followed
-------.
(A) during
(B) after
(A) absolutely
(C) along
(B) decidedly
(D) while
(C) normally
(D) properly
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109. A press conference about the sudden
113. As a sales representative, ------- have to
resignation of the financial minister will be
develop your interpersonal communication
------- today at 4 P.M.
skills.
(A) hold
(A) you
(B) held
(B) your
(C) holding
(C) yours
(D) is holding
(D) yourself
114. Your eligibility for the fellowship depends
110. As the number of participants is confirmed
------- the schedule is set, the marketing division
will design a poster for the conference.
on the kind of research you do and the
awards you -------.
(A) possess
(B) possessing
(A) but
(C) had possessed
(B) and
(D) will possess
(C) yet
(D) if
115. The film "Love Lost" is a stunning ------- of
111. Visitors to the laboratory facilities must show
------- a valid driver's license or a personal ID
card to security before entering.
the best-selling novel by Richard Keen.
(A) adapt
(B) adapter
(A) both
(C) adapted
(B) neither
(D) adaptation
(C) whether
116. Every employee is required to attend -------
(D) either
one of the training workshops each month.
112. Going into the city by the expressway takes
------- longer than the local roads because of
(A) so that
heavy traffic.
(B) at least
(C) only if
(A) even
(D) as much
(B) so
(C) too
(D) more
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117. Mackley's online Business Ethics journal
------- publishes articles by well-known
121. When experiencing technical difficulties, it
is ------- to consult with a trained expert.
social-psychologists.
(A) capable
(A) frequent
(B) interested
(B) frequency
(C) helpful
(C) frequently
(D) usable
(D) frequented
122. The Greydog Bus group has decided to
118. Pure Bliss Inc. is trying innovative marketing
erect advertising billboards along the
------- on its new line of cosmetics.
highways as a way of ------- travelers.
(A) approached
(A) attracts
(B) approaches
(B) attraction
(C) approach
(C) attractive
(D) approaching
(D) attracting
119. Construction of the skyway has ------- been
approved by city officials and will begin next
month.
123. The ------- for taking a holiday includes
filling out a vacation request form.
(A) establishment
(A) highly
(B) measurement
(B) exactly
(C) transaction
(C) soon
(D) procedure
(D) recently
120. Modern Art Studio canceled its outdoor -------
124. When hiring new employees, we only offer
of contemporary photography due to bad
positions to applicants ------- qualifications
weather.
match the company's high standards.
(A) exhibiting
(A) that
(B) exhibition
(B) than
(C) exhibitor
(C) whose
(D) exhibited
(D) which
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125. We were informed ------- President Forrester
129. ------- the competition, Graystone Juice's
that three new accountants would join the team
leaders stand by the company's
next week.
commitment to environmental
responsibility by producing eco-friendly
(A) at
packaging.
(B) by
(C) until
(A) Before
(D) of
(B) Instead
(C) Unlike
126. Axion Shot is the ------- manufacturer of digital
(D) Contrary
camcorders and cameras in the world.
130. Director Tim Crane is in town attending
(A) leading
multiple gatherings to ------- his most recent
(B) leader
movie.
(C) leads
(D) leadership
(A) emerge
(B) disturb
127. In order to receive a refund for faulty products,
you have to turn in an original receipt and a
(C) promote
(D) pose
------- complaint form.
131. To ensure the assembly workers remain
(A) performed
-------, the supervisor asks them not to chat
(B) completed
during the work hours.
(C) concluded
(D) succeeded
(A) productive
(B) advantageous
128. Obtaining ------- in CPR requires 120 hours of
class time, in addition to a live demonstration
(C) durable
(D) abundant
in front of a teacher.
132. Due to an ------- in need for organic foods,
(A) certification
distributors are racing to make contracts
(B) certificate
with local organic farmers.
(C) certifies
(D) certify
(A) increase
(B) error
(C) effort
(D) intention
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133. Although Ellen has had a remarkable sales
137. It became very ------- that the project
record since being hired, she is ------- to accept
wouldn't be finished on time after the
a management position because of the
planning stage was extended by one month.
increased responsibility.
(A) negligible
(A) hesitance
(B) contingent
(B) hesitant
(C) apparent
(C) hesitated
(D) prerequisite
(D) hesitantly
138. Montgomery Inc. insists that its stock prices
134. Mary White is expected by experts ------- Dan
------- stable despite an unpredictable market
Fraiser as CEO of Washburn Enterprises when
caused by several companies filing for
he retires next year.
bankruptcy.
(A) succession
(A) is remaining
(B) successive
(B) have remained
(C) successor
(C) were remained
(D) to succeed
(D) to remain
135. It is common for trainees to find themselves
139. The manager of the IT Department has -------
------- on their instructors for information, but
payment for the order to LCD monitors for
we encourage self-reliance.
its employees' computers.
(A) depend
(A) reminder
(B) dependence
(B) authorized
(C) dependent
(C) equipped
(D) dependently
(D) stated
136. ------- Michael is on a leave of absence this
140. In politics, it is necessary to offer a clear
month, he might be willing to do some work
------- for new legislation and policies in
from home.
order to convince the public.
(A) Whenever
(A) cooperation
(B) In order that
(B) management
(C) Once
(C) rationale
(D) Even though
(D) revision
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Questions 141 to 143 refer to the following e-mail.
From: Daniel Doyle
To: Lois Henares
Subject: Our appointment
Date: Wed, 20 Sept 2008
Lois,
I’m sending my apologies for having to ------- our 10:00 appointment for this morning. I was on
141. (A) record
(B) plan
(C) finance
(D) cancel
my way to your office but was suddenly called away to deal with an ------- problem at the factory.
142. (A) average
(B) urgent
(C) instant
(D) complete
I have asked Ms. Blanchard to reschedule our meeting on Friday at 11:00 A.M. Our agenda, as agreed
upon, will be the implementation of a new inventory system. I would appreciate it if you could send
other members scheduled to attend the meeting a summary of the points that ------- in your
143. (A) were covered
(B) will be covered
(C) are covering
(D) to cover
presentation on the new system.
This should facilitate decision-making during our meeting.
I hope you were not inconvenienced by the cancelation of our meeting this morning.
All the best,
Daniel
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Questions 144 to146 refer to the following advertisement.
For all subscribers to News Time Magazine!
We are offering you a chance to renew your current subscription to News Time Magazine at the special
rate of $63 for one year. If you renew before August 21, you ------- a beautiful hard-bound copy of
144. (A) are receiving
(B) received
(C) will receive
(D) have received
Nature: Top Scenic Spots Around the World and a pair of binoculars absolutely free.
Also, if you purchase an ------- one-year subscription to the magazine, you will pay just $48 for
145. (A) adding
(B) addition
(C) additional
(D) add
24 issues. The special low price makes News Time Magazine an ideal gift to give during the holiday
season. Please be reminded that we will charge your credit card upon receipt of your order. -------, the
146. (A) However
(B) After
(C) Unless
(D) When
renewal term will not start until your present subscription is finished.
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Questions 147 to 149 refer to the following memo.
To: Engineering Department
From: Peter Manning
Re: Pedestrian Hike and Bike Trail System
Date: Aug. 27, 2008
We are pleased to announce that Callahan Construction Company has won the bid for the pedestrian
hike and bike trail system to be constructed in Towson, Maryland. However, due to a problem with the
timetable, the local government cannot agree to our proposed deadline. As such, we were unable to
receive the ------- we asked for.
147. (A) extension
(B) location
(C) funding
(D) invoice
We now have to finish the hike and trail system one month earlier than the project completion date we
planned for. In light of this development, we are asking all engineers to give attention only to toppriority projects ------- this one.
148. (A) instead of
(B) more than
(C) such as
(D) as for
We will be holding our initial meeting on Thursday at 10:00 A.M. It is important for us to finalize our
strategies to meet the new deadline. Let us use this time for ------- a new plan for the project.
149. (A) to discuss
(B) discuss
(C) having discussed
(D) discussing
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Questions 150 to 152 refer to the following letter.
July 19, 2008
GERALD PEMBERTON
5725 Delphi Drive
Troy, Michigan 48098-2815 USA
Dear Mr. Pemberton,
We would like to thank you for booking exhibit space at the annual Electronics World Convention in
Saginaw, Michigan. We anticipate more than 10,000 electronics enthusiasts to attend this year, so you
can be ------- that the convention will be an ideal place to display your products.
150. (A) assuredly
(B) assure
(C) assuring
(D) assured
To make sure that your exhibit will be ready on the first day, we are enclosing instructions for setting
up your booth. Along with your requested space, a table and one chair are included with the price of
your booth. Other equipment and services such as an Internet connection are available for an ------151. (A) original
(B) extra
(C) eligible
(D) authentic
fee. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.electronicsworld.com/convention.
To simplify preparation, an events coordinator ------- available to provide support during the
152. (A) was
(B) has been
(C) will be
(D) will have been
booth set-up period. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at the
contact numbers or e-mail address listed on our Web site.
Sincerely yours,
JILL COLTRAINE
PRESIDENT
Electronics World Associates
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