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101. Mr. Kim has decided to work from ------------

home office instead of coming into the officetoday.

(A) his

(B) him

(C) he

(D) himself

102. This weeks stories have been handed out ---

-------- for the entire writing staff to cover.

(A) equal

(B) equaled

(C) equality

(D) equally

103. Canada Railways ---------- spring time

discounts to regular travelers every year.

(A) tells

(B) offers

(C) travels

(D) buys

104. Simmons Art Gallery will be closed to the

public ----------- its current plumbing problem is

alleviated.

(A) during

(B) after

(C) while

(D) along

105. Mr. Chase, showed his displeasure that our

annual ---------- have steadily declined for the

second straight year.

(A) profits

(B) profit

(C) profitable

(D) profiting

106. Albright Floor and Carpeting provided serviceto the greater Oakland area ---------- over fifteen

years.

(A) for

(B) among

(C) since

(D) with

107. Mr. Littleton took the part time position at

the mill mainly for the flexible hours and the -----

---- insurance benefits.

(A) excellently

(B) excellent

(C) excelled

(D) excels

108. Each employee is responsible for -------------

reporting their monthly work hours.

(A) positively

(B) properly

(C) decidedly

(D) absolutely

109. The marketing seminar is being ------- from

August 8th through the 11th at Rupp Convention

Center.

(A) held

(B) holds

(C) holding

(D) hold

110. Since the date ------- location have finally

been selected, Ms. Rumsfeld should be able to

begin printing the invitations for the charity race.

(A) while

(B) yet


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(C) but

(D) and

111. New company policy states that any new

employee must submit a photo copy of --------- a

birth certificate or a passport before they can

official begin work.

(A) either

(B) whether

(C) neither

(D) both

112. The Half Dome at Yosemite Park is ----------

taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

(A) more

(B) so

(C) too

(D) even

113. Each applicant must indicate what language

they speak and what level of skill they -----------

in a variety of different subjects.

(A) had possessed

(B) will possess

(C) possessing

(D) possess

114. One of the main duties you will be in charge

of is to make sure that --------- turn in your

budget report to Mr. Garfield by the end of the

month.

(A) you

(B) yours

(C) your

(D) yourself

115. Edgar Petersons newest film, Cold Feet is a

wonderful ------------ of Pete Townsends well

known Broadway play.(A) adapt

(B) adaptation

(C) adapted

(D) adapter

116. Bucheon Industries technicians must attend -

---------- two safety conferences every year.

(A) at least

(B) only if

(C) so that

(D) as much

117. Grand Scapes magazine ------------- releases

special articles focusing on certain distinguished

parts of the world.

(A) more frequent

(B) frequency

(C) frequent

(D) frequently

118. Pargo Industries has recently tried adopting a

more innovative production ------------- at a few

of its factories.

(A) approach

(B) approaches

(C) approached

(D) approaching

119. Our company was ------- awarded a lucrative

contract with Phiset Co. that will last for the next

five years.

(A) highly

(B) exactly

(C) recently

(D) soon


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120. The High Museum of Art was forced tocancel its latest Van Gogh ----------- due to a

miscommunication about the display schedule.

(A) exhibiting

(B) exhibitive

(C) exhibited

(D) exhibition

121. During the hiring process, it is always --------

--- to do a background check on your potential

employers.

(A) capable

(B) interested

(C) usable

(D) helpful

122. Chinas busiest tour bus company, Happy

Travel, has reduced package tour prices as a way

to -------- more customers.

(A) attract

(B) attraction

(C) attracting

(D) attracted

123. The companys mailing ---------- was altered

to handle a larger amount of product after the

merger.

(A) procedure

(B) measurement

(C) establishment

(D) transaction

124. Employers often prefer candidates -----------

cover letter and resume are well written and

organized.

(A) that

(B) whose

(C) than(D) which

125. I have been informed ----------- Dr. Langford

that we will not be cutting employee hours over

the next month even though we have a smaller

staff.

(A) by

(B) at

(C) until

(D) of

126. Chung Mechanical Supply is one of the -------

----- distributors of machine parts throughout

Asia.

(A) leadership

(B) leader

(C) leading

(D) leads

127. In order to receive a refund on a returned

item, you must have the original receipt and a ----

------ returned-item form.

(A) performed

(B) completed

(C) conducted

(D) succeeded

128. Anyone wishing to obtain CPR --------------,

come to the CPR training class this Saturday

afternoon at 3 oclock.

(A) certifies

(B) certificate

(C) certify

(D) certification


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129. --------- the previous edition, Conde Nosts

2010 travelers guide decided to include tips forthose travelling with a child.

(A) Before

(B) Unlike

(C) Instead

(D) Contrary

130. Last Sunday, October 18, the world famous

chef Max Delong was interviewed on TV to help --

---------- his new cooking show airing on the Food

Network this fall.

(A) emerge

(B) promote

(C) disturb

(D) pose

131. Our number one goal as a company this year

is to remain ------------ and always be striving to

reach new heights.

(A) productive

(B) durable

(C) advantageous

(D) abundant

132. As a result of an ------- in demand for our

products, we have chosen to double our

production output by the end of this year.

(A) error

(B) intention

(C) effort

(D) increase

133. Even though Mr. Dufrain has enjoyed his job

in finance here in Austin, Texas, I find him very ---

------- about accepting the job in New York City.

(A) hesitate

(B) hesitant

(C) hesitantly

(D) hesitation

134. Hillary Davis is considered by most political

experts as a prime candidate ----------- President

Meyers as the next president of the United States.

(A) successive

(B) successor

(C) to succeed

(D) succession

135. Most new employees remain ------------ on

their co-workers for at least the first month of

starting a new job.

(A) dependent

(B) depend

(C) dependently

(D) dependence

136. ------- Mr. Anderson will not be joining us for

the first day of the conference, he may be able to

meet us on the final day.

(A)in order

(B)even though

(C)once

(D)whenever

137. It has become ------------ that Mr. Jeter

needs no assistance in commanding and

controlling the once fledgling marketing

department.

(A) prerequisite

(B) negligible

(C) contingent

(D) apparent

138. Simens Industries announced yesterday


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afternoon that quarterly production costs at its

Mexico City plant ----------- fairly steadycompared to the last three quarters.

(A) have remained

(B) is remaining

(C) to remain

(D) were remained

139. The marketing department is still looking to

get the purchase of new computers ------- from

the vice president of the company.

(A) stated

(B) reminded

(C) authorized

(D) assured

140. The best advertising can create a clear -------

as to why the consumer should be buying this

product over another similar product.

(A) rationale

(B) revision

(C) management

(D) cooperation

PART 6Questions 141-143 refer to the following e-mailTo: John Krasinski, David Staffins, Greg BrownlowFrom: Francis McGavinSubject: Conference CallDate: September 10

Good afternoon

I would like to apologize to everyone. Someunforeseen incident came up the other day andforced me to ----------- our conference call.141.(A) record(B) cancel(C) plan(D) finance

I dont know if you know but I was called down toour warehouse that day to deal with an ------------matter.142.(A) urgent(B) average(C) obedient

(D) instant

The conference call has now been rescheduled bymy secretary for Thursday at 9:00 a.m. If this

conflicts with anyones schedule, please let mysecretary or me know immediately. The topic ofthe call, as some of you might know, is inner citywaste management solutions. Please note theattachment to this email and print out the list ofpoints that ------------ during the meeting.143.(A) to cover(B) are covering(C) will be covered(D) were covered

This should assist our discussion significantly.

All the best,Francis McGavin

Questions 144 - 146 refer to the followingadvertisement.Attention to our loyal readers!

We are now offering all of our current subscribersto Gold World a steep discount on next yearssubscription. If you renew now, you will only pay$58 a year for you annual subscription guaranteedfor life. Once you have renewed, you ------- freegolfing glove and a box of select tees.144.(A) received(B) are receiving(C) have received(D) will receive

Also, if you sign up a friend for an -----------subscription, you will receive a free pullover fromGolf World magazine.145.(A) additional(B) adding(C) addition(D) adds

World Magazine is also a great gift for theholidays at a very affordable price.Dont forget that you must pay for yoursubscription in full once you receive the invoice. -------, you will not be charged for your renewalsubscription until you have received all of theissues from your current cycle.146.(A) When

(B) Unless(C) However(D) After

Questions 147~149 refers to the following email.To: Design TeamFrom: Jon CranstonRe: Maynard Park ProjectDate: January 19

I am very happy to announce to you that we havefinally won the rights for the Maynard ParkProject. Unfortunately, the city was not able toextend the deadline for us. We filed for an ------------ late last year but it was turned down by thecity board.147.(A) extension

(B) invoice


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(C) funding(D) location

As a result of this outcome, we will need to finishthe entire project a full month before we hadinitially planned. To make this pressing deadline,we are asking all team members to focus all oftheir energy on getting this project completed ------- whatever work you currently have.148.(A) more than(B) as(C) in spite of(D) such as

Our initial meeting has been scheduled for Fridayat 2:00 p.m. It is very important that everyone bethere with a few initial ideas sketched out. Letsutilize this time to --------- every proposal.

149.

(A) discuss(B) discussing(C) to discuss(D) having discussed

See everyone on Friday

Jon

Questions 150-152 refer to the following letter.Mr. Phillip Carter1333 S. Hudson StreetSunshine Beach CA 36654

Dear Mr. Carter

Thank you again for your booth reservation. The

annual Comic Book Conference in Los Angeles isexpecting more than 25,000 comic fans to attendthis year. You can be ------- that this yearsconference is the best place in the country for youto exhibit your merchandise.150.(A) assured(B) assuredly(C) assure(D) assuring

To ensure that you get the most exposure fromyour exhibit, we have included a floor map andtips for setting up your booth. Two tables andtwo chairs are included in the price of the space,but if you need additional equipment, there willbe an ---- fee.151.

(A) original(B) eligible(C) authentic(D) extra

Comic conference coordinators ------------ on siteand ready to assist you with any of your needs forthe duration of the conference.152.(A) will be(B) to be(C) will have been(D) was

If you have any other questions please feel free tocontact us at any time before and during theconference.

Sincerely

Dolph A. LunderPresident, Comic Conference Los Angeles

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