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PART5101. The homeowners board has ------- notified all the residentsof the community of the potential construction being planned for the neighborhood.(A) effective(B) effectively(C) effect(D) effectiveness

102. It has proven difficult to both find ------- buy any originalcopies of films from the early German Expressionist period.(A) such(B) and(C) but(D) if

103. Dr. Andrews ------- clinical supplies every Monday morning,so get your requests in by at least Friday afternoon.(A) orders(B) order (C) to order (D) ordered

104. I dont think Mr. Greenberg is going to make it on time -------the development meeting today.(A) by(B) with(C) in(D) for

105. The Hinske Project has proven far too difficult and time-consuming for Mr. Blaine and his office to handle by -------.(A) their (B) them(C) themselves(D) theirs

106. Our shipping department initially requires signatures for allincoming and outgoing -------.(A) delivery(B) delivering(C) delivered(D) deliveries

107. Mr. Walker will need to appoint Mrs. Allen ------- the projectleader first thing Monday morning.(A) out(B) but(C) like about(D) as

108. While construction continues, be sure to use the backescalator ------- an alternate staircase to enter the office.(A) and(B) nor (C) or (D) for

109. A large number of customers prefer shopping at Buy andSave because they consistently have sales on almost ------- of their products.(A) all(B) some(C) any of (D) every

110. ------- the record store is located so close to the high school,

its main customers are students.

(A) After (B) Therefore(C) Despite(D) Since

111. Since the number of people signing up for the conferencewas ------- counted, we are unfortunately going to run out of space for everyone.(A) inaccurate(B) inaccurately(C) inaccuracy(D) inaccuracies

112. Please confirm that Ms. Jetson had carefully looked over the blueprints before we decided to send ------- a final rendering.(A) she(B) hers(C) her (D) herself

113. Prices for the catch of the day at Blue Pointe seafoodrestaurant are ------- to change with no notice.(A) subject(B) public(C) general(D) plain

114. Professor Sapporro was very ------- to accept the award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching.(A) pleasure(B) pleasing(C) please(D) pleased

115. Recent polls have indicated ------- the candidates latestscandal has decreased his popularity among quite a few voters.(A) those(B) that(C) what(D) which

116. In a surprising ------- of kindness, William Shatnell hasdecided that upon his death, more than 65% of his fortune will bedonated to a variety of childrens charity organizations.(A) act(B) chance(C) number (D) progress

117. Last years award-winning marketing campaign is theoverwhelming reason for the ------- in demand for our products.

(A) increasing(B) increase(C) increased(D) increasingly

118. Be sure to check the oil in your car ------- before and duringa long road trip, to avoid any mechanical problems during your trip.(A) highly(B) lately(C) avoidably(D) regularly

119. Any request for vacation days outside of our regularlyscheduled vacation must be ------- by your staff manager.(A) approved

(B) approval

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(C) approve(D) approvingly

120. For any applicant searching for employment with Ryan Air Budget Airlines, the ------- for submitting your applications isJune 10.(A) intention(B) calendar (C) deadline(D) admission

121. ------- Costplus corporate office is in Canada, they do mostof their business in Asian countries.(A) Although(B) Thus(C) Until now(D) Or else

122. Any one of our airline attendants ------- happy to help youfind your seat and put away your baggage.(A) have been(B) would be(C) is being(D) are being

123. Due to the inclement weather that has made its way into theregion, tonights baseball game will be ------- until August 19 th.(A) directed(B) belated(C) presented(D) postponed

124. All of the five units of business ------- the Hurley Firm excelat providing the highest form of customer service for everycustomer.

(A) between(B) within(C) as for (D) because

125. Avec Co. initially requires leadership and team-buildingtraining courses to all of their ------- hired employees.(A) recently(B) comparatively(C) exactly(D) approximately

126. The new Z1050 cellular phone is launching ------- threedistinct colors; blue, red, and black.(A) of (B) in

(C) at(D) to

127. All employees are ------- by the color-coded name tags theyare required to wear at all times.(A) identify(B) identified(C) identity(D) identifiable

128. Canada has very high ------- for their bobsled team this year after such a strong showing in the last world championships.(A) expected(B) expectations(C) expectedly(D) expecting

129. All employees are required to arrive at work on time to starttheir shift ------- return from lunch at the right time to continueworking.(A) Even though(B) whether (C) in order to(D) as well as

130. The Daily Bugle has continued its tradition of rational -------in addressing global or local issues.(A) clear (B) clarity(C) clearly(D) clarifies

131. The fiftieth ------- party for the foundation of Zeus Auto Partscompany will take place March 24 th.(A) origin(B) anniversary(C) inception(D) date

132. The artist ------- created the piece adorning our front plazawill recreate the same piece for our offices in Milan.(A) who(B) also(C) he(D) some

133. Of all the candidates interviewed today, Ms. Janning is byfar the most -------.(A) conditional(B) qualified(C) requisite(D) secured

134. We can guarantee four-day delivery of all of our electronicequipment ------- the order is made before 2:00 p.m..(A) over (B) even(C) while(D) when

135. Dennings Youth Nutrition manufactures vitamins andsupplements ------- to help keep your baby and young childrenhappy and healthy.(A) relied(B) progressed(C) notified(D) designed

136. ------- Mr. Watson leaves for his meeting in Lima, he wantsto have a discussion with the sales staff.(A) Before(B) Near (C) Prior (D) Past

137. It is important that no machines on the assembly lineremain ------- for long.(A) idle(B) spare(C) void(D) null

138. A representative for the Wendell Group has stated that thecompany will buyout Sunny Capital ------- renew their current

contract agreement.

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(A) out of (B) except for (C) as to(D) rather than

139. Horizon Wireless issued an apology to their customers for the recent ------- in cable service across the southern region of the U.S..(A) irritation(B) disruption(C) controversy(D) outbreak

140. ------- our latest design project has recently been approvedby the city, we will need to focus a large amount of our time andattention on getting the project up and running.(A) Given that(B) Rather than(C) Owing to(D) If so

PART6Questions 141~143 refer to the following notice.MEMO: New Employees

This message is for all new employees. Please be aware that thenew hire orientation ------- place in Conference B tomorrow morningat 9:00 a.m.141.(A) took(B) will take(C) taking(D) will have taken

Every new employee is ------- to be in attendance. If any employeehas any reason not to be there please notify your human resourcesrepresentative.142.(A) required(B) included(C) favored(D) reported

Things being covered during the orientation: topics ------- salaryincentives, days-off, benefits, safety procedures, and other thingsnecessary to begin a successful career here at Pharma Industries.143.(A) nevertheless(B) such as(C) likewise(D) as long as

The start time for the orientation is 9am so please arrive by at least

845am in the conference B on the third floor. Also, be sure to bringyour copy of the employee handbook.

Please contact me with any questions.

Sincerely,Yuni SunHuman Resources==============================================Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter.==============================================Dear Mr. Sampson,Editor in Chief

This letter is in regards to the article you supervised on the biketrekking tours in Vietnam. In the said article, the company VietnamTrekkers was given a rather slanderous review. You claimed thetour company hired inexperienced guides. ------- the experience Ihad, as well as several people I talked to regarding this company,

was extremely positive.144.(A) In addition

(B) Consequently(C) However (D) Then

The tour guide leading me around was informed about Vietnamsunique culture and lifestyles, providing meticulous details and -------questions in great detail.145.(A) answer (B) answers(C) answering(D) to answer

I and others with the same experience, would gladly ------- usingVietnam Trekkers to anyone that is looking to visit the country in thefuture.146.(A) recommend(B) consider (C) mention(D) discourageSincerely,Stella McCartney==============================================Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter.==============================================Ms. Janet Lee677 Gilmore StreetPhoenix, AZ 33002

Dear Ms. Lee

We would like to thank you for the purchase of a Wellington bedroomset you made last week. We do appreciate your ------- sincerely.147.

(A) cooperation(B) patronage(C) supervision(D) predicament

We here at Wellington furniture hope you enjoy your new bedroomfurniture and that you are one hundred percent satisfied with theservice you have been provided during your purchase and delivery.

We have included in this letter a customer survey that we would loveto have back. Filling out this survey will assist us in trying to -------your customer needs in the future.148.(A) meet(B) with(C) think(D) please

To persuade your participation in the following survey, we havedecided to enter you in our drawing for a $300 gift card to any of our retail stores as well as our online store. The winner of the drawing ------- before September 15. After you have completed the surveyplease return it to us in the envelope we have provided.149.(A) should notify(B) will be notified(C) was notified(D) notifies

Sincerely

Thomas MooreVice President, Customer Service==============================================Questions 150~152 refer to the following news article.

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Bantai Parts Manufacturer, the largest of its kind in southern Italy,has announced a plan to ------- a brand new factory in Mexico, in apress release released today.

150.(A) sell(B) renovate(C) build(D) relocate

At a cost of more than 450 million Euros, the ------- will not be acheap one.151.(A) appeal(B) prediction(C) merger (D) venture

A Bantai spokesperson, Anderson Verrajo, states that Bantaienvisions hiring at least an additional 800 workers from around theMexican city of Ciudad Juarez, where the factory will be located.Ciudad Juarez has been very generous and helpful during thisentire process. said Verrajo. The new factory has been projectedto be fully ------- in less than 3 years.152.(A) operate(B) operation(C) operational(D) operating==============================================

< >101. B/B/A/D/C106. D/D/C/A/D111. B/C/A/D/B

116. A/B/D/A/C121. A/B//D/B/A126. B/B/B/D/B131. B/A/B/D/D136. A/A/D/B/A141. B/A/B144. C/C/A147. B/A/B150. C/D/C