TEST 1.

1. The unexpected operating complexity was more serious than .......

A. origin B. original (C.)originally D. originated 

2. Due to......... fuel prices, the company have decided to add a surcahrge to all
deliveries

 A. rise B. arisen C. rose (D) rising

3. As the company's strongest competitor released a new line of fall

clothing,NTK Inc.Moved ..........to introduce its new leather jackets.

 A. regularly  (B) quickly    C. softly D.tiredity

4. The enclosed documents summarize ........... changes to the existing overtime

recul 

A. propose (B) proposed C. proposes D. to proposing

5 ........., regular inspections, accidental system problems arise from time to time 

(A). In spite of B. Prior to C. However D. Yet

 6. Applicants must possess a master of business or administration or .........

experience in a related field

a A. compare B. compared (C.)comparable D. comparing

7. The recruitment advertising meeting that was scheduled for tomorrow has
been .......... until next week

A. abbreviated B. terminatedC. scheduled ( D). postponed

8. The expansion of the natural history museum is most ..........the cause of

significant revenue increases.

A. probabilities B. probability C. probable (D). probably

9. Information on events occurring in the theater ........ the year is available through
our website...

A. into (B) throughout C. onD. as

10. Through the Internet people are discovering new ways to share relevant
information with ....... 

A. the other B. another C. other (D). one another

11. The library has announced a new ..........that all borrowed books must be
returned 5 business days from the checkout date.

A. accommodation (B.)policy C. handling D. measure

12. Almost 20 machines inspected were found to have faulty or ............safety

mechanism in their front and back doors. 

A. adequately B. inadequacy (C). inadequate D. inadequately

 13. If I could decide, I ….prices in order to win interest from our customers.

(A). would decrease B. decreased C. in decreasing D. was decreasing 14. 14.

14.Customers must visit the website before their password….28 days after the
order.

A. expiry B. expired C. expiration (D) expires

15. The president gave a speech of...to all the staff before the picnic began. A.
encourage B. encouraged C. encouraging (D). encouragement 

16. A new…. for working with customers has been created by Mr. Minelli and will
be distributed shortly.

 A. proceedings (B). procedure C. proceed D. procedurally 

17. The current balance of your savings account is on your online statement. 

(A). indicated B. labeled C. foreseen D. announced

18.The advertising deparment will hold their weekly staff meeting over lunch at a
restaurant….to the office
(A) close B. closely C.closened D.Closen
19.The Sales Director set up a consulting company and started working for…
A. he B. him C.his D.Himself
20. Because Ms.porter often arrived later for work,her co-workers….. assumed that
she was going through a family crisis.
(A). inaccurately B.prcisely C.coincidentally D.carefully
21…...Roy garcia left his job as Head of Accounts to move up to an executive
position at a firm
A. Brother B.recession C.rival D.head-hunted
22. The product is expected to appeal…….. young girls and women,who
appreciate bright colors and delicate design
A.For  B.At   C.With   D.To
Questions 23-25 refer to the following memorandum.
To: Employees
From : Palm Eastwood Personnel Manager
Subject: Time off from work Date:
Dec. 5 2007 The (23).............. of this memo is to let the employees know about the
policy on sick leave and other absences. Time off from work may be authorized for
various reasons. Generally, when employees want to be absent for any personal
(24)..................., it is subject to approval by their immediate supervisor. For
excessive tardiness without a valid reason or any unreported leave, even if it's
(25) ......... court leave or military leave, they will receive a written warning. Please
be aware that three written warnings will result in dismissal
23. A. advantage B. study C) matters D. influence
24. A. proximity B. conclusion(C) matters D. contents
25. A. because B. from(C) due to D yet

Questions 26-28 refer to the following letter.

Dear Readers, This July, Horse and Rider will celebrate its 27th anniversary. Since
its first issue was published in January of 1980, Horse and Rider has continued to
bring its readers tasteful but entertaining articles covering everything about horses.
To celebrate our anniversary, we are offering a special promotion to all our
readers: a free three-month subscription. Plus, you will receive our special
anniversary issue, which will be published at the end of July. This special issue
will feature an article about Mariorie Clemmons, the Senior Editor and founder of
Horse and Rider. To be eligible for the special offer, just fill out the request form
that is enclosed with this letter, and mail it to us by June 15th. As always, we
welcome your questions and comments, so if you would like to be included in our
From the Readers section, please visit our website www.horseandrider.com and
submit your review electronically. We thank you for your continued support,
which has helped us become the most popular horse magazine in the country.
Sincerely,
 Katherine Fields Public Relations Advisor
26. Why did Katherine Fields write this letter?
(A) To introduce a special offer B. To remind readers to renew their subscription 
C. To ask customers about their subscription preference D. To invite clients to the
ceremony
27. Who will be featured in the anniversary issue?
A. A famous rider B. A new employee C. The winner of the race(D) The Senior
Editor
28. According to the letter, how can readers get their comments published?
A. By writing a letter to the editor (B. By submitting a review online
C. By contacting the PR department D. By calling Marjorie Clemmons

Test 2
1. The most …. transformation last year came with the introduction of the new
production system, which we believe increased our efficiency.
A.distinct  (B. remarkable C. minor  D. surprising
2. Because of the severe overnight rain, it was...to walk on the sidewalk all Day.
A. recommended (B). unsafe C.Disabled D.Unlikely
3. When choosing which of two similar products to buy, an…. people name ethical
issues as the main concern.
A. increase B.increases C. increased (D)Ancreasing 
4. Ms. Nakamura briefed staff at the meeting that she had received a number of
positive reviews…. excellent service.
A. with B. onto C. about D. into 
5. They have….approved our proposal but are yet to reach a consensus
(A) with B. for C. by D. from
5. They have approved our proposal but are yet to reach a consensus. 
(A) hopefully B.instead of C. tentatively D. inevitably 
6. Mr. Wooding contacted the Sales Executive…. to learn about promotional
tactics his team's new product.
 (A). repeatedly B. repeated C. repetition D. repetitive
7. Dennison Services was….. for dealing with the outsourcing of all manufacturing
processes. 
A.responsibility B. response C. responsible D. responsibly
8. We will invest over $500,000 marketing next quarter.
 A. from B. in C. to D. for
9. Mr. Karanoff's efforts went ….unnoticed by the manager until he launched a
new project.
A.principally B. largely C. consequently D. sufficiently
10.when you catch a cold, be sure to eat plenty of kiwis and oranges, as they are….
known to be abundant in vitamin C.
(a.)both B. either C..yet D. where

11. The board of directors' meeting was — to an unexpected visit from an

important guest, it was Postponed

 (A). originally     B. origina C. Origins D.origin

12. Our store accepts not only major credit cards and checks but also online... via
our website.

A. pays     B. paid     C.payable   (D).payments

13. Dr. Longman will be on a business trip to an academic seminar ….. next
Thursday.

 A .since ( B). until C. between D. along 

 14. Nelly Graham is a…...nurse who specializes in prenatal care. 

A. qualification B. qualifyC. qualifier (D) qualified 

15. Fiscal matters should be handed by the accounting department. 

A. importantly B. quite C.only D. nearly

 16. The local labor office approved of…. improved working safety standards.
A.ourselves B, our  C.ours D.us

17. For the three years, the Greys have been donating regularly to charities. 

(A.) past B. lateC. onceD. aged

18. Having accumulated may pretigious awards in number debate contests, Jenny
is

_ a skilled debater. 

A. clarity B. clear C. clearest D clearly

19. The province has permitted the construction of a new underground railway for
people to the downtown area. 

A. commute (B) commuting C. be commuting D. commuted

20.A.regardless B.regard C.regarded D.regarding

21.By June 15(21)...the latest

A.In B.At C.By D.To

22. A.Chossing B.Seeing C.Asking D.Purchasing

23.What is suggested about the Bank du Paris?

A. It doesn’t have branches in other parts of France

B. It will fire some of its employess

C. It will launch next year

D. It is the largest bank in the country.

24.According to the article,what is the goal of the bank du Paris?

A. To open overseas branches

B.To provide high-quality customer service

C.To get more shareholders

D.To offer insurance plans

Test 3
1. We are sorry to inform our customers that because of an unexpected
rainstorm, there will be there will be at least five days'......in our shipments

A. decisions (B) delays C. options D. contracts

2. Because Mr. Jackson's secretary was on sick leave, he had to schedule every
meeting…..

 A. his B. him C himself D. his own

3. The Alabama factory has become old and outdated, so management decided to
modernize the…. 

A. facilitating B. facilitator C. facilitate D. facility

4. Employees are….to submit a newly issued medical examination report to renew

their employment insurance.

(A.) required B. expired C. respected D. emphasized 

5. Katherine had to leave work ..._ than usual because her plans suddenly changed.

A. early B.earlier C. earliest D. earliness

 6. Please remember to record….. the accurately to ensure perfect tailoring

A. contents B. calculations C. items (D) measurements 

7. All members should…. to the club president upon receiving their respective
registration number to be recognized as a full member.

A. state B. review c.report D. follow

 8. Our company is currently recruiting interns in marketing pharmaceutical
products.

A. interest B. interesting C. interests D. interested 

9. Brown Bakery to achieve at least a 30% increase in its sales profit with the
launch of a new product.

(A. aims B. marks C. fulfills D. states

10. Ms. Mills was... frustrated to hear that her socks had fallen significantly.

A. gracefully B. closely C. somewhat D. sooner 

11. Mr. Blake has lived here….. he was 18 years old.

A. when B. since C. until D. from

12. Jose's Kitchen has received_acclaim for its homemade Mexican dishes as well
as its use of the healthiest ingredients.

A. critique (B) critical C. critic D. criticize

13. Please make sure that you — version any errors in the essay before sending the
final version

(A) correct  B. correction C. correctly D. corrected

private

14. The Recruiting Team maintain a pre schools. 

A. favorable B. biglie C. strong

15. Following….consideration,Ms.Lamant decided to take the promotion offer.

(A) careful B. painful C. easy D.normal

16. The company increased its productivity….developing and strengtheing its

manufacturing system

 A. in (B). by C. instead of D. rather than

17. Hopefully, we will _ reschedule our flights free of charge if the conference is
delayed.

A. be likely to B. be happy to C. be pleased to D.be able to 

18. Ms. Soulani is being transferred to the Brazil office to direct... our into South
America.

A. beginning (B). expansion C. subjection D. collaboration

19…. the application is ready by Friday morning, we'll have to postpone our
conference presentation.

A.Unless B. Instead of C. Regardless of D. In spite of

20. The deal has not yet been finalized as we are still engaged in….discussions
with the customer over the terms of the contract.

A. heated B. vocal C. critical D.lengthy

21. A.Position B.recommendation C.place D.Spot

22. A.To decline B.decline C.declined D.declining

23. A.Luck B.Well C.Best D.regardless

24. How can students get a discount?

A.By ordering on the phone

B.By visiting the restaurant on Tuesday

C.By showing a student ID

D.By spending more than $10

25 According to the advertisement,what is Not true about service?

A.It is closed on Tuesday

B.Customers can eat in or take out

C.It serves authentic Sichuan food

D.It deliver food in the morning

Test 4
 1. Sales over the winter were considerable but,.... ,annual profits are likely to go
down.

A. in spite of B. although C.even so D. despite

2….. the Director and the most senior manager announced most senior manager
announced their resignation

A. Either B. Neither C Both D. As well as

3. Mr. Collinson….his investors by bringing the business back into profit.

A. silence B. silenced C. silent D. silently 

4. We have ruited some of the best hardware... from all over the country

A. engineer B. engineering C. engineered (D.) engineers 

5. Sales revenues are rising more…. now, but the outlook remain negative.

A. quickly B. quick C. quicken D. quickened 

6. The vice president is currently composing his……, which will be published next
month.

A. autograph B. autopsy C. automobile D. autobiography 

7. To show customers how to wash the fabrics,.... care instructions are printed on
the labels

. A. crafted B. produced C. detailed D. made

8. The Lincoln Institute is a pioneer in the field of cancer research, for which work
it…..multiple  
prizes over the past 30 years.

(A) has won B. is winning C. is won D . would win 

9. The company's share price last week after the CEO announced his resignation.

A. will drop B. drops C. has dropped (D) dropped

10. The secretary is going to La proposal to the management to hire an extra staff
member.

 (A) put in B. make up C. set in D. get up

11….who have exceeded their personal sales records this quarter will be given a
bonus. 

A. That B. Those . Their D. These

12. Wellington Beer's promotional event will focus on its award-winning brewing
methods.

A. promptly B. happily C. doubtfully D specifically 

13. Hollycrest Middle School is rewarding Josephine Avery at the graduation

ceremony for her…. in helping improve the environment.

 A. explanations B.efforts C. responses D. answers

14…..all fifteen overseas branches belonging to Summerton Automobiles, the one

in India is doing best in terms of production.

A. By B. About C.or D. Out 

15. The results of a comprehensive medical examination on the subjects of
experiment #325…. in the package sent to Dr. Dalton.
(A) were included B. including C. included D. includes 
16. Regular check-ups,....conducted by a qualified dentist, will ensure good oral
hygiene.
A. of (B). which C . about D. with
17. The Department of Treasury thinks it…. to closely inspect the financial reports
prevent of banks to prevent further deterioration of the economy.
(A) necessary B. necessity C. necessarily D. necessitate 
18. The automated quality assurance system at Herrick Printers screens out….
products in its manufacturing process to ensure 100% customer satisfaction
. A. preventable B. legible C.defective D. avoidable
19. Antrix Cosmetic had announced that it will merge with Europe's largest
cosmetic firm, Beau and Chic,..... will change both companies' marketing
strategies. 
A. which B. then C. there D. what 
20. Viva la Diva was voted the most popular perfume by teenagers
a recent survey conducted by Galaxy Publishers
. A. at (B) in C. about D. of
To: Managers of the franchise branches of Laurensville Company 
From: General Manager of the main branch Date: May 24th Re: Saturday meeting
This letter is to inform you that the monthly meeting will be held on the last
Saturday of the month. The (21)..... of this meeting is to reset the price of our
products according to recent inflation that has been causing a decrease in our
revenue.
Managers (22).... to come up with some ideas on the current market situation.
Please note that you do not have come up with any definitive solutions. However,
what is (23)..... to present at least one or two ideas in presentation form.
21. A. analysis B.purpose C. importance  D. situation
22. A. Advised B.Have advised C. Are advised D. Were advise
23.A.Prohibited B.Promised C.required D.Acquired

24.What is the purpose of the announcement?

A.To promote a charity event

B.To adversite a career fair

C.To celebrate the opening of a gallery

D.To publicize a new exhibition

25.What will most likely happen on September 20?

A.An exhibition will close

B.A ceramic course will begin

C. An opening event will be held

D.A guidebook will be launched

26.Who is Mari souyani?

A. A ceramic artist

B. An academic

C.A writer

D. A sculptor

Test 5
1. Aetana news agency …...a charity ball to raise funds for its ongoing "Save the
Children campaign.
 A. holding B. hold (c) will hold D. be held
2…..to providing home care service to the physically handicapped, the local public
health center holds annual campaigns on raising public awareness on the rights of
the disabled.
A. In addition B. As soon as C. Compared D. Furthermore
3. Regulation at J&P Computers stipulate that all employees put documents related
to product
prototypes into paper shredders to ensure the…. of products in development
. A. confidences B. confidential C. confidentiality D. confidentially
4. The traffic policy formulated by the city council to relieve traffic jams in the
commercial district...as planned next month
. A. implements B. had implemented C. to implement (D will be implemented
5…..Senator Levin will join the newly formed political party or not is a hot topic
enthusiastically debated among politicians.
 (A) whether B. as soon as C. considering D. regarding
6:: Question 136. Upon requesting a credit score, your results will be….. to the
institutions you have selected as recipients 
A. sought B. forwarded C. kept D. located 
7…... a report published by the province, 3% of businesses are suffering from
severe financial difficulties. 
A. In case of B. Resulting in C. According to D. Away from
8. Personal medical records are securely protected and….. only to individuals with
matching identification.
 A. responsible B. profitable C. replaceable D. accessible
 9. Employees at Karma Airlines went on an all-out strike _ _they were notified of
impending layoffs
 (A.) when B. even C. therefore D. seldom 
10. The organizing committee of this year's conference is examining the __ _of
renting a large sized sports arena.
A. affirmation B. feasibility C. prediction in D. anticipation
11. The federal government will continue to monitor the employment levels
in…..industries.

(A). various B. variety C. vary D. variously

12. We look forward to…... superb financial services to this new market.
A. provide (B) providing C. provided D. provision
 13. All successful…... will be contacted no later than April 15 to arrange a formal
interview.
(A) applicants B. applicable C. apply D. application
14. Proceeds from today's concert will benefit the Save the Children
Foundation….the Books  for Children Program.
(A) and B. but C. so D. yet
15. Bona Lee is a professional singer who loves spending her time...songs

A. composes B. composed C. composing D. composer

16. The annual minutes should be submitted…..Monday to the director of the

department.

A. upon B. within (C)before D. next to

 17. For a small charge, the post office offers a service that confirms the….

of a package.

 A. deliver (B) delivery C. delivering D. delivered

18. The name is_.. on the outside of the envelope, making it easier to deliver the
letter to the correct client

. А. type B. typist C. typing D. typed

19. You will be…... updated as to the status of your claim, so please don't call.

 A. scarcely B. indifferently C. significantly D. regularly

20. The program…. will any figures you enter in the formulas you register.

 A. calculate B. calculation C. calculative D. calculated

Jones Company relocates its factories after almost 30 years in the business

 The Jones Company, (21)..... in toy manufacturing, has relocated its factories from
southwestern Ohio to northeastern Ohio, near Cleveland.

As the company was able to grow in such a short time, the (22).....location was
quickly taken over by another large manufacturing company, the Sunny Company.

This is a notable move from the Jones Company because this is the first relocation
of the manufacturing factories since its (23)....... 29 years ago.

21.A. specializing B. is specialized C. specialization D. to be specialized

22. A. current B. subjunctive C. opposite D. previous

 23.A founding  B. founded C. found D. founder

24. What is the announcement intended for?

A.Providing information on government financial aid

B.Eucouraging employess to purse an academic career

C.Strengthening the scholarship eligibility requirements

D.Supporting the children of employees

25.What is the NOT indicated about applying for financial aid?

A. The amount of aid received is determined by a recipient’s performance

B.Candidates must be full-time students

C.A certificate to show status of enrollment is necessary

D.Candidates who are homeschcooled are not eligible

26.Who is most likely to receive this invitation?

A.A grocery business owner

B.A member of a professional organization 

C.A resident of Arundel Country

D.An employee at an event company

27. What is the purpose of the event?

A.To recruit new members

B.To advertise local business

C.To commemorate an anniversary

D.To introduce an organization

28. What is the registration policy?

A.Fees must be paid at the allowed

B.Substitutions are not allowed

C.Cancellations are accepted via email

D.No early registration discount is offered

29. What is true about the event?

A.The event is divided into four parts

B.An orchestra will perform live music

C.Only one member will give a speech

D.There will be several awards given out

TEST 6
1. The salary is highly….. and full benefits(including dental and the year-end

bonus plan) are guaranteed.

A. Spread B. equal C. exact D. competitive

 2. Minho Lee, the newly appointed supervisor, will contact all applicants….

to reschedule their interviews.

A. he  B. him C. himself D. his

3. While they approved….. _ the change, they requested certain conditions be

put in the contract.

(A)of  B. for  C. at  D. in

4. Ms. Kim will…….replace Ms. Hadyn, who is taking three months off, as

 the receptionist.

A. minimally B. decisively C. temporarily D. directly

5. In order to…... just the right flavor for our new dog food, we have tested a new
product with thousands of dog owners.
A. find B. finding C. findings D. found

6. The….. successful candidates for the general manager position are required to
handle customers from a wide range of different backgrounds and personalities.

A. high B.highly C. higher D. highest

7…….15% of the country's farmers are more than 60 years old, and most people
grown up on farms leave for a post-secondary education or a job in the city.

A. Approximately B. Approximation C. Approximate D. Approximative

8. The industrial park,.....construction for the past three years, had been scheduled
for completion by late spring.
A. over B. in C. of D.Under
9…...baby boomers are beginning to retire, governments are becoming very aware
of an impending labor shortage.
A. However B. During C. As D. Yet
10. Power to the International Conference Building was lost when an electric pole
during…. a typhoon 
A. falls B. fallen C. fell D. falling
11. The ..........of the internship program are to help job seekers strengthen their
professional skills and make them suitable for careers they are looking for.
A. destinations B. treatments (C) goals . D. opinions
12. The more we spent with the sales team, the more.........we were with their
innovative marketing skills.
A. impression B. impress C. impresses D. impressed 
13. ......... none of the participants has showed any interest, numerous outdoor
activities have to be cancelled
 A. Whether B. Since C. For D. Which
14. Customers ......... wish to return merchandise within 7 days of purchase must
present the valid receipt to the store.
(A) who B. when C. what D. whom 
15. All laboratory employees make it a point to take every .........to avoid potential
hazards.
A. precaution B. advice C. rule D. idea
16. The manager said that it is .........to test emergency equipment frequently to
avoid
any malfunction. 
A. appropriate B. appropriateness C. appropriately D. most appropriately
17. It is necessary to .......... a thorough survey in order for us to obtain highly
desirable sites for our new headquarters.

A. detain B. associate C. conduct  D.foresee

18. Ms. Walters was ...........to make a presentation on how to in I entered the room.

 A. nearly B. off C.close  D. About

19. Mr. Lee takes care of several…..tasks,such as sorting papers and filing
documents in the cabinet. 

A. favorable B. routine C. sincere D.recent

20.............her hard work and commitment to the company, promoted to the head of
the public relations department.

A. Due to B. While C. In that D. In case

The community barbeque that is being held tomorrow through Sunday around 70
people to

attend. Let's see (22)........we can do in 4 hours. We have a lot of bread we need to
make, so let's get started right away. Here are the steps to making good bread.
Please listen and learn carefully, the smallest mistake can result in bad bread.

First, put the flour mix and water in the bowl. We have already made the flour
bread mix, so all we have to do is to mix it with water. Pat it and mash it up until
we get good, firm dough. Put it in the bread pan that was provided for us by Miss
Ivy. The pans are already greased, so you don't have to worry about the bread
sticking to the pan. Sprinkle salt (23)....... on the top of the dough, and bake it on
375 for 8 minutes, or until the bread rises. Take the bread out and insert a knife
through it. If there are no remains on the blade, it means it's ready to eat. There we
have it, we have bread. As you know, other groups are in charge of meats and
pastas, so our group has it easy. Let's get started.
21. A. expected (B) is expecting C. expects D. are expecting

22. A. that B. which C. when D.what

23.A.slightly B.slight C.slightness D.slighting

24. What is the purpose of Wang Chung’s email?

A.To request a new connection

B.To tell the company about a bad storm

C.To let the company know about a mistake in a bill

D.To cancel the cable modem connection

25.What kind of company is Wang Chung writing to?

A. A weather forecast company

B. A cable Tv company

C. An electricity company

D. An internet connection company

26. When did the company change Wang Chung’s cable to a wireless?

A.August B.July C.June D.September

TEST 7
Question 1. Because the annual budget report must be submitted ……… the end of the month,
employees are busy calculating figures.
A. on C. by
B. between D. except
Question 2. Even though assigned tasks are somewhat complex, we will have to complete them
before we …….. for the day.
A. leave C. to leave
B. leaving D. have left
Question 3. All workers are required to use the sheet provided to ……… their working hours and
have their manager sign the form to verify the hours at the end of each day.
A. practice C. record
B. rewind ` D. attend
Question 4. Even if residents in the area have shown strong …….. to the project, the city
government may not be hesitant to proceed with it.
A. resisting C. resisted
B. resistant D. resistance
Question 5. The team members have the same opinions on the matter ………they shared the
same information.
A. following C. because
B. more than D. unless
Question 6. The two divisions have unveiled ……… plan to set aside millions of dollars to
invest in a very lucrative field.
A. they C. their
B. them D. those
Question 7. ……… proficiency in German would be of much help, it is not a requirement for
the advertised position.
A. Otherwise C. Regarding
B. Despite D. Although
Question 8. We had to spend the whole month searching for better solutions, and ………
customers were impressed by our efforts.
A. fortunate C. fortune
B. fortunes D. fortunately
Question 9. The purchasing department ……….the drastic changes to the purchasing practice
with outside suppliers.
A. involved C. announced
B. agreed D. maintained
Question 10. ……….anyone wish to access the information on the status of his or her order,
the password should be entered.
A. If C. Whether
B. Should D. As though
Question 11. If you ________ an account on Saturday, all remittance charges will be waived for
the first 2 months.
A. buy C. sell
B. take D. open
Question 12. Please leave the files on the desk as a reminder to ……..to review them one more
time before I leave for supplier.

A. I C. my
B. me D. mysel
Question 13. All of the conference participants can get to the Harrot Hotel from the airport
………by train or by bus.

A. unless C. either
B both D. without
Question 14. As delivery problems have been our primary …….with Pure Flow’s operation, we
should improve on that.

A. Complaint C. complained
B. complain D. complaining
Question 15. Whichever team wins the most games in the qualifying rounds will …….the city in
the state tournament.

A. represent C. attend
B. perform D. reach
Question 16. You can choose the exact contents of each dish from our …………selection of
fresh ingredients.

A. enhancing C. conservative
B. outstanding D. apparent
Question 17. Please dial your area number, and , at the tone, enter the code for the
……….service department.

A. appropriate C. appropriately
B. appropriates D. appropriateness
Question 18. Malisa Akiko has been assigned to check the files …….McGray works on the
project.

A. also C. moreover
B. than D. while
Question 19. Now that the engine capacity of ……model minivan has been enhanced, we can
increase our target market to include single men.

A. ourselves C. our
B. us D. we
Question 20. The safety ………implemented by the company last year resulted in a fifty percent
decrease in accidents over a six-month period.

A. Comprehension C. prohibitions

B. precautions D. possibility

Questions 21- 23 refer to the following article

The police reported 9 teenagers Friday, October 19th. There was a call from a woman on 8
Wonder Street that the peace was (21)_________ by her neighbors. ‘We found minors
consuming alcohol, and some marijuana cigarettes being passed around.’ ‘The 22 other boys
and girls were not arrested, as they had no alcohol or marijuana on them at the time,’ says
Biggie Gees, chief of the Miami Police. The woman that made the call reported that she has a
7- month- old baby, and the baby needs rest. Babies at that age are (22) _________ to the
slightest noise and the neighbor’s music was very loud. Ironically, the woman’s husband is
captain of the Miami Police, Keith Brian. He went to the neighbor’s house and arrested the
kids himself. Police say they have the court dates set up for the arrested teens. The woman,
who called Mary Jane, is a part of the community’s charity auction (23)_________ and has
 never called the police before this incident.

Question 21 .

A. disturbance C. being disturbed

B. disturbing D. to disturb

Question 22 .

A. unstable C. fateful

B. insecure D. vulnerable

Question 23.

A. donations C. donates

B. donors D. donating

Questions 24- 25 refer to the following information.

Please note:

- Employees who need to use the parking lot will have to reserve their spots every Friday for
their parking spots for the next week.

- The reservations must be made on Fridays only, from 1pm to 8pm, to the secretary in the
front office.

- Your co-workers cannot reserve your spots for you, unless you are out somewhere for the
company for the day. We are doing this to prevent problems of co- workers reserving all the
good spots for their friends and the other workers left with all the far spots.

- Lastly, we are doing this because some feel it is unfair that only the boss and the manager get
their own parking spots in the front, so we are trying out new ways to have a good spot in the
parking lot.
Question 24. When can reservations be made?

A. Anytime on Friday. C Next week.

B. 1pm to 8pm. D. Fridays from 1pm to 8pm.

Question 25. Why do they have to make reservations?

A. There was a problem of co- workers taking the good spots.

B. So you can take the boss’s parking spot.

C. So your close co-workers can park next to each other.

D. There were complaints only the boss and the manager having good spots.

Test 8
1. He will probably ……..on his present large city tour and visit more small performing conters
when he next appears in Japan.
A. expanded B.expanding C. expand D.expansion
2. People wishing to process personal injury claims must ……..forms TX180 and TR234.
A.complete B.cancel C.distribute D.propos
3. Cosda is a good mall to frequent, as it is spacious and ……..located with lots of free parking.
A. convenient B. convenience C. conveniently D. more conveniently
4. All personal injury claims are …….to review by your personal agent as well as his or her
department head.
A.subject B.susceptive C.successful D.suspect
5. We have junior and senior staff employed in various branch offices in many …..cities
throughout the USA and Canada.
A. differ B. differentiate C. difference D. different
6. It was suggested that an “Employee of the Year” award would be an excellent ……..to
improve staff morale.
A. technique B.access C.approach D.way
7. The Milestone Corporation anticipates ………revenue increases in several major metropolitan
areas over the next decade
A.significant B. signify C.significant D. signification
8. …….you just want a basic tune-up or have special needs, we guarantee our work for one full
year, or you will receive a full refund.
A.whether B.even though C.despite D.as if
9. As soon as the general wait staff ………the speed and efficiency of their service skills, the
Mediterranean will surely be one of the most popular restaurants.
A.improves B.improve C.had improved D.is improved
10. The board of directors said that there was a ………to raise funds to expand the project.
A. control B.center C.look D.need
11. We hope you enjoy the convenience and comfort of a personal vehicle and driver while
_________ with us.
A.Staying B. stay C. stays D.stayed
12. The new materials developed by the ABC Company are guaranteed to last longer than
________ of the competitors.
A.they B.that C. them D.those
13. The restaurant is _______ from noon to 11.00 p.m. every day and has a special brunch buffet
available on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2.40 p.m.
A.Open B.opened C.opener D.to open
14. Excellent craftsmanship and the world’s best quality made Borbio Furniture superior
________ other brands.
A.To B. than C. as D.at
15. I appreciate the information you sent _________ my inquiry about Satin Finish Paints.
A. Regard B. regards C. regarded D. regarding
16. You may not use this voucher in ________ with any other discount offers.
A. Relation B. conjunction C. agreement D. alignment
17. With only 3 weeks left until the deadline, the manager now has to decide __________
applicants will be chosen.
A. About B. whom C.on D.which
18. Mr. Donaldson was surprised that AGD Ltd. became not only a ________ business but also a
global company.
A. Profit B. profits C. profitable D. profited
19. Because the item arrived in damaged condition, Mr. Moritz would like to have his money
_________.
A. Refunds B. refunding C. refunded D. is refunded
Questions 20 – 22 refer to the following fax

To: Mr. Steve Smith

From: Jeanie Kim
Subject: Trade Conference
A unique and historic international trade conference (20)………this November in Korea. I
would like to request that one in your firm be (21) ………….to the Pacific Rim Trade
Conference. It is sponsored by the World Trade Association and the U.S. State Department.
The delegation will be composed of approximately 150 (22) ……..from our industry. It will
depart from New York on Saturday, November 7, and return on Monday, November 16.
You will receive more details from Mr. Wonjun Choi, the vice president of our trade
association in a few days. In the meantime, if you need any preliminary information, please
call me.

20.
A. has taken place C. will take place
B. had taken place D. was taking place

21.
A. delegated C. elevated
B. relegated D. released

22.
A. representation C. representative
B. represent D. representatives
Questions 23 – 24 refer to the following memo.
To: All staff
From: Kari Mellow
Subject: Traveling
Date: 2006 – 8 – 8
POLICY
It is required for all staff members, as you should already know, to fill out the necessary
documents for traveling outside of the city for business relations and for the company to pay
for the travel expenses.
PROCEDURE
You must submit the documents for outside travel at least 3 full days before traveling. Even if
the trip will involve no expense for the company, you must do so for insurance purposes. The
Personnel Manager will prepare all travel authorizations for the CEO’s signature.
An original ticket and receipts MUST be filled with the documents, and under no
circumstances will photocopies be accepted.

23. What is said about the documents?

A. They must be submitted 3 full days before traveling.
B. Workers must hand them in with a color picture of themselves.
C. Workers must get the CEO’s signature before turning them in.
D. Workers must give them to Karl Mellow.
24. What is true about the receipts?
A. They must be originals.
B. They may be photocopies.
C. They are to be turned in after getting the CEO’s signature.
D. They are not necessary

Test 9
1. _______ its travel policy, every employee may be authorized to fly business class only if the
total estimated flight time is 5 hours or more.
A. According to B. Because C. Whether D. Despite

2. Their attention was caught by an advertisement for a new cleaning product recently put on the
market by a ________.

A. competition B. competitive C. compete D. competitor

3. As of November 1, every book which is _________ from the Salisbury County Library will be
due in 2 weeks.

A. lent B. borrowed C. bought D. sold

4. The department has already spent most of the money that was allocated for repairs and
________ for the current fiscal year.

A. maintenance B. maintain C. maintainable D. maintained

5. New residents have no ______ to pay for any damage done to the house before they move in.

A. pledge B. promise C. engagement D. obligation

6. _________ the report will cover a wide range of subjects, they need to work collaboratively to
finish it before the due date.

A. Because B. Due to C. Although D. Rather than

7. The government ________ to implement the water conservation plan before the upcoming
drought season.

A. decided B. minded C. suggested D. denied

8. ______ you have requested a two-month credit on your account, it is necessary for us to check
your credit history.

A. Since B. Although C. Whether D. Despite

9. There is a $25 registration ______, which includes all materials and parking validation.

A. revenue B. fare C. rate D. fee

10. The corporation was ______ not to dump any manufacturing residue into the local
waterways.

A. advised B. to advise C. advising D. advice

11. You will be routinely asked to undergo a medical exam before beginning new employment
that is known to be …………..stressful.
A. extreme B. extremely C. extremity D. extremes
12. In order to be responsive to their customers’ needs, the bank ………..a customer satisfaction
campaign through massive amounts of telephone interviews.

A. achieved B. conducted C. met D.obtained

13. Ms. Lee has a great reputation for winning contracts, so lots of her co-workers regard her as
highly ………in most aspects of her job.

A. capable B. capably C. capability D. more capably

14. We’ll recharge the battery for every vehicle that needs it ……no extra cost.

A. at B. by C. over D. from

15. We must be ready to respond quickly to the changes that are predicted by our market
………..

A. measurement B. representation C. agencies D. researchers

16. As ……in our last conference, Ms. Miller is going to arrive at the Incheon Airport at 3 P.M.
on Sunday, April 13.

A. discuss B. discussion C. discussing D. discussed

17. If you should misplace your card, simply notify us at the same toll-free number, and we’ll
…..you another one within two days.

A. issue B. discuss C. address D.present

18. …………the assets of Acme Equipment have been sized and will be auctioned off by
Auction Services on Saturday, April 1, 2008 at 2:00 P.M.

A. almost B. most C. most of D. mostly

19. Grass clippings for recycling will be picked up in front of houses in all …….areas on your
specified garbage collection day.

A. distant B. habitual C. residential D. separate

20. I honestly think you will find our new employee wage structure and benefits package ……..to
any of our industry rivals’.

A. comparable B. distinguished C. comprehensible D. related

Questions 21 – 23 refer to the following article

Over the past year, the information technology industry has had a hard time. Dot-com
companies have gone out of business, and (21) ………employees have lost their jobs.
 Recently, CWJ cut 15,000 more jobs (22) ……………last year’s tremendous layoff. However,
in the United States a year ago, there was a shortage of one million technology workers. While
that number has fallen (23) ……………, to 900,000, it’s not expected to drop any further. By
2008, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts a million jobs will go unfilled. The technology
world has seen a major change this past year. Over 500 small- and medium-sized Internet
companies in North America have shut down.

21.A. thousand of B. thousands of C. of thousand D. thousands

22.A. in addition B. in additions to C. addition of D. in addition to

23.A. somewhat B. some C. anyway D. somehow

Questions 24 – 26 refer to the following article

National Calling Service Reports Error

New York-based AT&P Wireless, the nation’s largest calling service, increased its 2 nd quarter
profit forecast and said the Accounting Team in Massachusetts had made an error. The team
forgot to list 14 million dollar used in the second quarter for changing machines and profit lost
in the written report, according to a spokesman for AT&P Wireless. “We have identified the
cause of the error and are taking steps to fix it right away,” said the spokesman.

“We are confident we have found and fixed a problem that was serious but isolated. At the
same time, we are thoroughly going over our system to prevent this from ever happening and
have added some new programs.” Shares in company stocks declined 17% after the
announcement.

24. What caused the problem?

A. An Accounting Team in Massachusetts B. People stopped using phones

C. An employee took $14 million. D. An old error was not fixed

25. What is said about the company’s stock?

A. It went down $ 14 million B. It went up $ 14 million

C. It declined 17% D. It rose 17%

26. What has AT&P Wireless done?

A. Deleted old programs with problems B. Installed some new programs

C. Fired all employees in Massachusetts D. Identified the problem but hasn’t

fixed it yet

TEST 10
1. ……….your request, our customer service desk has reserved a Nissan Town Car with a
personal driver for you.
A. in response of B. in responsible for C. responsive D. in response to
2. For a small, extra ……., we would be willing to provide translation or rewrite services for any
non-English speakers.
A.bill B. fare C. income D. charge
3. We also ……..storage facilities for your milk coats and other delicates and deal with silks,
satins, and laces with the utmost consideration.
A. give B. offer C. submit D. attribute
4.. One industry that will be ………….hit by the negative effects of this is agriculture.
A. currently B. eagerly C. particularly D. sincerely
5. Mr. Kim is cautiously ……..about the projection for increased profits in the coming quarter
because profits were down last quarter.
A. optimistic B. Optimistically C. optimism D. optimize
6. Jane Anderson has a keen interest ……..contributing to the funds being collected in the office
to help with flood relief in India.
A. in B. for C. about D. of
7. The CEO said that the ………of the auction would be used to pay off Namsung Trade’s debts.
A. proceeds B. procedure C. process D. processing
8. All club members are allowed ………the International Health Symposium at no cost.
A. attending B. attend C. to attend D. attended
9. A Grandeur spokesperson also started that ample parking space is available, ………includes an
underground facility
A. that B. what C. which D. who
10. You may ……..of the unsuitable letterhead forms in whichever way you choose.
A. deal B. take C. dispose D. decide
11.. ……… for the money management seminar will be forwarded to all the managers tomorrow.
A. Invite B. Invitations C. Inviting D. Invitation
12. The employee-of-the-year prizes will be awarded to employee who demonstrated ……..
contribution to the company’ overall sales.
A. whole B. inclusive C. exceptional D.multiple
13. Those who have questions concerning fringe benefits are advised to consult …….. employee
handbook.
A. their B. they C. themselves D. theirs
14.The summary contains not only a technical …….. but also solution to adverse effects of urban
renewal developments.
A.description B. attention C. information D. mistake
15. The conference’s keynote speaker addressed ……….impacts of digital technology on the
current music industry.
A. variety B. variably C. variation D. various
16. Documents with a secret nature are ……… retained in each director’s safety deposit box.
A. relatively B. slightly C. usually D. vaguely

17. The fitness club ……... a steadily increasing number of customers and is eager to develop
new programs
A. see B. seen C. seeing D.has seen
18. The job fair held in the City Centre last week is considered the most ………one so far, with
over 3,000 people in attendance.
A. overall B. successful C. wealthy D. delighted
19. The effects of affordable housing ……… in rural areas will be discussed at the conference.
A. develops B. developing C. development D. developed
Questions 20- 21refer to the following article
Headhunting firms are increasingly a powerful (20) …………… for many companies to find
scarce high level professionals. Such headhunters secure and justify their fees by searching for
the most competent candidate in all areas, including the client’s competitors. When a list of
promising candidates is obtained, a headhunter will contact the candidates on the list to (21)
…………… career details and make sure he or she is still interested in the job. After this lengthy
process is completed, the list will be (22)…………… down to a small number of interested
candidates with the best capabilities. Only the list of the top candidates will be presented to their
client firm, who will then contact you and negotiate terms with you in person.
Question 20
A. tool B. behavior C. content D. reason
Question 21
A. verify B. feature C. condense D. notify
Question 22
A. short B. shorting D. shorten
Questions 23-25 refer to the following event personnel advertisement.

LaDon Talent has good opportunities for part-time personnel. Positions available are part-time,
mostly weekends, and typically 5-7 hours a day. Earn $8 for a 5-hour event plus bonuses. You
will be (23)…………… for promoting brands by distributing brochures and samples or
demonstrating products to prospective customers, (24)…………… creating brand awareness of
the product features. If you apply for this position and it’s not available at the time, please be
assured that LaDon Talent will retain your application in our files for 60 days. During this time
your application will remain available for (25)…………… until opportunities become open.
Question 23.
A. aware B. eligible C. responsible D. qualified
Question 24
A. if B. given C. within D. besides
Question 25
A. consider B. considering C. considered D. consideration
Questions 26- 27refer to the following email.

From: Helen Martin

To: All advertising associates
Subject: Employee Lunch

Hello everyone,
I just wanted to remind you all that the annual employee luncheon will be held this Friday, March
16th. It will be held at 1 p.m. at the Emerald Country Club. Lunch will be provided, but we
would like each associate to bring one dessert. There is a sign-up sheet in the break room next to
the water cooler. Also, this year we will be celebrating the achievements of Bob Hopey, the
Director of Advertising, who will be retiring at the end of March. Mr. Hopey has worked for Best
Advertising for thirty years, and was responsible for the successful merger with McKinley
Advertising in 2004. He will be missed greatly, and we are asking each associate to contribute
$25 for a goodbye gift. The gift will be handed to him at the luncheon. Please give the money to
Barbara Whales in Human Resources by Thursday, March 15th.

Question 26. What information is discussed in the email?

A. A possible merger with another company B. A plan to hire a new director
C. A schedule for an upcoming event D. A request to reschedule a meeting
Question 27. What will Bob Hopey most likely receive on March 16th?
A. A promotion B. A retirement gift
C. Retirement benefits D. A campaign proposal