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 101. The Z90 Palm Pilot is much faster --------- most other models.(A) at(B) with(C) than(D) for 

102. All warehouse workers are advised to ---------- proper footwear at all times inside the factory.(A) wear (B) wearing(C) worn(D) wore

103. A majority of health-minded parents usually try to limitthe -------- of salt and sugar that their child takes in every day.(A) reason(B) total

(C) location(D) amount

104. Both Mrs. Stevens ---------- Mr. Reed will be inattendance at the Presidents Ball next week in New York city.(A) or (B) and(C) either (D) but

105. We have been forced to ---------- the price of our mostpopular line because of the rise in price of our transportation.(A) comment(B) construct(C) remain(D) increase

106. Please indicate your seating ---------- during theregistration process.(A) prefers(B) preferential(C) preferring(D) preference

107. Slevin Industries’ monthly meeting ----------- the boardwill be delayed by at least a day because of inclementweather.(A) from(B) for (C) into(D) to

108. Only for a --------- time, any new customers will receivea towel, water bottle, and free locker for a month with GloboGym.(A) limit(B) limited(C) limits(D) limitation

109. The chairman of the board and his directors ----------executive bonuses and business expenses on their ownwithout the help of an accountant.(A) regulates(B) regulate(C) is regulated(D) regulating

110. As our sales fell --------- our first year’s expectation, we

decided to let a few employees go until things turned back upagain.(a) below(b) under (c) short(d) behind

111. Our financial team is going to bring -------- final proposalon the budget for next year to this afternoon’s meeting.(A) their (B) themselves(C) theirs(D) they

112. For more information, or to ---------- for one of the posted jobs, please call 770-555-3399 or visit our website.(a) expect(b) request

(c) apply(d) await

113. If you want to --------- for a dinner party or public event,call Master Hosts or visit us online at masterhosts.com.(a) host(b) insist(c) preside(d) produce

114. Most of the flights in and out of the city are rarely ontime ------- the weather is this bad.(A) in order that(B) when(C) in case(D) which

115. Most of the --------- made by the research anddevelopment department were for better productionefficiency.(A) changes(B) changed(C) changing(D) change

116. We will be ---------- collaborating with the financedepartment on this project to ensure that we fall under budget this time.(a) acutely(b) remotely(c) closely(d) verbally

117. Weather and traffic notifications are ---------- availableonline at all times of the day and evening.(A) readily(B) ready(C) readiness(D) readying

118. As--------- in your lease agreement, any damages to your vehicle will not be reimbursed regardless of the fault.(A) notes(B) noted(C) note(D) noting

119. ------------ you gotten back to the office, please try and

send me your final analysis with your findings.

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 (A) In addition to(B) As soon as(C) In regard to(D) As well as

120. Any shipments received during the overnight shiftshould be placed -------- workers can fit them until themorning.(A) whichever (B) wherever (C) whatever (D) whoever 

121. Many experts agree that having an additional degreecan improve your ---------- and possibly lead to a better job inthe future.(A) qualify

(B) qualifications(C) qualifier (D) qualified

122. Our flight was delayed for ----------- twelve hours comingout of New Jersey.(A) now that(B) within(C) still(D) more than

123. If any department head has any ideas for new projectsto ---------, please do so at the next corporate meeting.(A) practice(B) propose(C) acquaint

(D) employ

124. Duncan Inc. has strived for years to be the leading ------------ of reliable insurance for you business or yourself.(A) provision(B) provided(C) providing(D) provider 

125. Most of our production has been monitored ------------ byan outside consulting over the last few months.(A) thoroughly(B) doubtfully(C) approximately(D) nearly

126. Rather than hiring a company to develop a newemployee evaluation system, the Behr-Stern decided todesign on ---------.(A) their (B) themselves(C) they(D) their own

127. A large part of the success of the Mono Phono line of new cell phones is due mainly to the rather ------------advertisements that have been shown around the world.(A) amazed(B) regarding(C) entertaining(D) recreational

128. Many of our affiliate stores have grown -------- since the

company’s decision to move to more high profile markets lastyear.(A) considerable(B) consideration(C) considerate(D) considerably

129. Any expense reports returned by employees arerequired to be ------------ by the current department manager.(A) signed(B) journeyed(C) entitled(D) treated

130. Our office down on Elm Street will be --------- for the nextfew months for renovations.(A) vacancy(B) vacant

(C) vacantly(D) vacating

131. Any customer with an item from our store, -------- usedor unopened, will be allowed to make an exchange for anitem with the same cost.(A) neither (B) besides(C) whether (D) unless

132. In her latest film, Harvest, Susan Laneir has --------- tocreate a film noir shot with only a hand-held camera and aminimal amount of shots.(A) completed(B) attempted(C) persuaded

(D) recognized

133. In approving the latest expansion in the Green ValleyMall, Mayor Stevens has shown his ---------- to revitalizing thedowntown area.(A) assessment(B) reference(C) selection(D) commitment

134. Any team --------- members are completed with their assignments before Friday will receive extra credit for their projects.(A) its(B) whose(C) which

(D) that

135. The promotion will ultimately allow you -------- off-daysand a salary increase.(A) additional(B) multiple(C) hopeful(D) fixed

136. Most of the changes we made were to streamline our production in an attempt to make it more -----------.(A) potential(B) efficient(C) competent(D) monetary

137. All questions or comments --------- to the production

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 company shall be answered by our PR representative, theSherman Company.(A) pertaining

(B) receiving(C) similar (D) granted

138. -----------, we assumed our clients would enjoy our later office hours but we realized that most people would rather book appointments earlier in the day.(A) Despite(B) Although(C) In light of (D) At first

139. Tristar Pictures has finally showed a ----------- in itsbudget for the first time in nearly a year.(A) surplus(B) price

(C) substitute(D) reward

140. Ms. Roberts was --------- to lead the task force inevaluating our current financial system and whatimprovements could be made.(A) charged(B) appointed(C) observed(D) remainedQuestions 141~143 refer to the following letter.

 A letter to the editor 

I’m writing to inform you of a minor ---------- that was overlooked inthe June 2

ndissue of Cincinnati Today (“The Southside is Falling”).

Tiffany Pritchett is identified as being the City CouncilSuperintendent.

141.(A) matter (B) report(C) statement(D) error 

----------, Tiffany Pritchett is the secretary to the Superintendent. TheSuperintendent’s name is Lloyd Webb.142.(A) actually(B) probably(C) usually(D) rarely

I assume the author just made a mental or clerical mistake. TheCity Council Superintendent is also very proud of the work --------- isdoing to bring about economic change to the Southside of Cincinnati.

143.(A) him(B) our (C) he(D) your 

Thanks for a great paper everyday.

Sincerely

 Alex CozensCincinnati resident

Questions 144~146 refer to the following memo.

Fellow Colleagues

I was very pleased with the way our latest meeting on September 10turned out. We were able to discuss ways of how -----------

knowledge and build up relationships among the members within our organization.144.

(A) to share(B) are sharing(C) will share(D) have shared

 Adding to that, I would like to encourage all of our members to attendthe QVC conference on New Real Estate Law. It takes placeOctober 4

th-6

thin Boston, Massachusetts. The conference will offer 

several different kinds of seminars and workshops on the new realestate laws for the state of Massachusetts. I believe this ----------- issomething we all need to wrap our heads around and get a better understanding of.145.(A) argument(B) topic(C) material(D) question

This conference could also lead to creating ----------- opportunities tonetwork with colleagues and share and receive insight on our impacton the economic landscape.146.(A) to value(B) valuable(C) value(D) valuing

Please read the attached forms for any additional information aboutthe conference as well as registration information.

Best regards

Malcolm McDowell, PresidentInternational Real Estate Society

Questions 147-149 refer to the following e-mail

To: Mr. Doug Lassiter (dlassiter@gmail.com)From: Dearan Ferris (dearan.ferris@smail.com)Re: Internal Transfer Date: February 18Dear Mr. Lassiter 

I am happy to be the one to let you know that your companytransfer has been -----------.147.(A) canceled(B) approved(C) appreciated(D) interrupted

Starting March 15, you will be moved to the customer service

department at our branch in Los Angeles, California.

In L.A. you --------- to Samuel Dalembert, the branch manager there.Your number one responsibility is to ensure that the customersreceive the best possible attention and care with whatever problemthey have, whether a product or an employee.148.(A) were reported(B) reporting(C) will report(D) reported

If you could please do your best to contact Samuel as soon as youcan manage.

 As well, I urge you to wrap up any unfinished projects you mightcurrently be working on and be sure to sufficiently train your incoming ---------- before you finish at the end of next week.149.

(A) recipient

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 (B) occupant(C) attendant(D) replacement

Congratulations, and I hope you enjoy your new location!Regards

Dearan Ferris

Questions 150~152 refer to the following article.

Kiwi Electronics Company has shown a considerable ------------ in itssecond quarter earnings after the release of its new multimedia unitthe Slate, just a couple of months ago.150.(A) hold(B) rise(C) interest(D) decline

The brand new Slate, built on the S-Touch format, has performedbetter than most expectations, selling nearly three millions unitsworldwide -------- it was first introduced May 5.151.(A) after (B) since(C) during(D) before

Steve Hobbs, president of Kiwi Electronics Company relayed toseveral reporters that he was very ecstatic about the early successof the Slate and “hopefully, it will continue to raise the brand image of our company.”He also mentioned that sales of Kiwi’s MP3 players and other handheld devices ---------- as well.152.(A) grow(B) will grow(C) grew(D) would grow

Kiwi Electronics Company now controls over 40% of the MP3 andpersonal electronics market in the U.S. alone.Hobbs expects Kiwi to keep rising and end up moving its market intothe 60-70% range by the end of next year. 

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