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Part 5
01 The meeting was still a success the 08 The Miracle Skin Company has received
guidance of the vice president and others in hundreds of inquiries it ran its first
senior management. advertisement in all the major dailies.
(A) though (B) without (A) before (B) by
(C) unless (D) even (C) since (D) past
02 All products in the catalog are available in 09 The company's standing in the telecommuni¬
our online store, customers to shop cations industry was forged years of
from the convenience of their homes. putting the customer's needs first.
(A) allows (B) allow (A) regarding (B) but
(C) will allow (D) allowing (C) when (D) through
03 the wide range of services offered 10 Delegates from the ITO have gathered
by the agency, it is surprising they have a the practicality of current import/
fairly narrow client base. export laws.
(A) Meanwhile (B) Then (A) to analyze (B) analyze
(C) Considering (D) Again (C) analyst (D) analysis
04 Please give us your mobile phone number 11 worries that the government will
Mr. Saunders has other questions to be unable to control the budget deficit, it is
ask you. expected that national spending will reach an
(A) in case (B) even if all-time high.
(C) despite (D) therefore (A) Nevertheless (B) Despite
(C) After (D) However
05 The women our organization
are either full-time housewives or college 12 new competitors have flooded the
students who want to make a difference in market, management does not view them as
our community. a serious threat to business.
(A) join (B) joining (A) In spite (B) For
(C) will join (D) will be joining (C) Regardless of (D) Even though
06 A reminder was sent to the staff that wise 13 The studio is expected to release five more
of company supplies would decrease films before the end of the year their
monthly expenditures. summer movie makes a good showing at the
(A) utilization (B) utility box office.
(C) utilize (D) utilizer (A) there (B) so
(C) if (D) then
07 In the business world today, there is a
growing optimism the rising value of 14 The company is strict about having progress
the dollar. reports submitted the end of each
(A) view (B) with respect week.
(C) over (D) refer to (A) early (B) when
(C) by (D) promptly
16 The investigation team questioned all of the 19 All members the project team should
associates in the alleged plot to report to the conference room at 2 p.m. for a
embezzle company funds. special meeting on project proposal writing.
(A) involves (B) involve (A) once (B) unless
(C) involved (D) involvement (C) of (D) when
17 The work took much less time to accomplish 20 An effective manager should not only be
the manager organized the staff into able to delegate responsibilities but also give
task groups. to the staff.
(A) following (B) after (A) encouragement (B) encourage
(C) soon (D) by (C) encouraging (D) encouraged
...........
Part 6
Questions 21-23 refer to the following article.
The air-travel industry and environmentalists from around the country are eagerly awaiting the 2nd
Air Transportation and the Environment Conference next week. The keynote speakers
21 (A) can open (B) opened .
(C) opening ÿ
(D) is opened
will focus on the concerns and progress made in each of these areas by speaking on current trends
.......
in creating more environmentally friendly aircraft and airports.
The 1st Air Transportation and the Environment Conference was highly successful, and all the ses¬
sions were very well Therefore, early registration is strongly recommended as
. ... . . . .
22 (A) attended (B) organized
.(C) 'deserved (D) managed
...
. is certain that the discussion meetings scheduled for this year wil up quickly as well.
23 (A) this (B) it
(C) there (D) that
Answers: p. 544
Part 5
01 The employees iri the accounting division 08 Participants to complete an evaluation
were stunned to learn that three of their co¬ at the conclusion of the photography workshop.
workers that very morning. (A) is asked (B) were asked
(A) had fired (B) will have been fired (C) have asked (D) were asking
(C) had been fired (D) fired
09 Because of the weakening economy this
02 Mr. Keating Rick Chang as officer- year, any purchases in new assets and
in-charge for the duration of his European properties carefully studied over the
business trip last Wednesday. next several months.
(A) designate (B) is designating (A) have (B) have been
(C) has designated (D) designated (C) will have to be (D) will have been
03 When Mr. Arellano and his team 10 To create a more healthy work atmosphere,
the write-up, please have them send it to my Craydon Finance a sports center in
desk immediately. the office facilities two months ago.
(A) will finish (B) would finish (A) building (B) built
(C) finish (D) will have finished (C) has built (D) builds
...
(C) is electing (D) had elected
Part 6
Questions 21-23 refer to the following letter.
Pamela Bailey
1001 Briggs Road, Suite 280
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Dear Ms. Bailey,
I am pleased to inform you that your application for the position of managerial assistant has been
accepted. On behalf of Bio-Meds Pharmaceutical Company, I would like to congratulate you. As
mentioned in the description, you will be providing support to management, supervisory
21 .(A) -operating -.(B) promise
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and professional staff. Your main duties will be scheduling appointments and events, transmitting
information and following up on projects conducted by the staff. During your three-month trial
period, you will be trained by Nelson Meade, whom you during your interview. Should you
2f..(A);meet;v;*:;v' - -
(B) met
would have met (D) will meet;;/
the position, you will start on February 20. We hope to hear from you before February 17
23 (A) accepted (B) accepting
\ (G) acceptance . (D) accept '
Part 5
01 All for long-distance phone calls 08 The flu epidemic will probably an
made from the office are the employee's increased demand for over-the-counter
responsibility. remedies.
(A) charge (B) charging (A) stimulates (B) stimulated
(C) to charge (D) charges (C) to stimulate (D) stimulate
02 Price-Rite and Herald chain stores are 09 The cheap cost of labor in developing
popular with the public, and offer countries as a motive for companies
quality goods at affordable prices. to move production overseas.
(A) one (B) them (A) is seer, (B) has seen
(C) both (D) either (C) see (D) seeing
Noei Velasquez
1015 Meriwether Drive
Birmingham, Ml 48009
Dear Mr, Velasquez,
Thank you for contacting Blue-Ray Distributors about the problem with your plasma television. We
for your inconvenience and will do everything possible to provide you with a solution. You
21 (A) apologize (B) apologizing
(C) to apologize (D) apology
mentioned that your television screen only black and white images. This occurs when the
22 (A) would display (B) display
(C) displays (D) was displayed
television set is not used correctly or has a manufacturing defect. Our company primarily deals with
damage related to shipping, handling and delivery. In view of this, we think it is best to inform the
manufacturer of your problem. We therefore advise you to contact your nearest Xavier Manufactur¬
ers center. Please do not hesitate to call us at 555-1836 if there is anything else we can
23 (A) security (B) repair
(C) marketing (D) technology
do, or if you require any further assistance.
Sincerely yours,
Pierre Leon
Customer Representative
Answers: p, 545 :
Part 5
01 Mr. Cook of the accounting division is under 08 The factory supervisor said that there was
enormous to submit the financial no but to shut down production until
statements by this afternoon. the technicians could repair the defective
(A) pressing (B) pressed machine.
(C) press (D) pressure (A) alternate (B) alternative
(C) alternation (D) alternatively
02 The administrative supervisor will consider
the of his assistant's contract in 09 It is vital to clearly state and define the
light of suspicion regarding his loyalty to the of the project before planning the
company. first stage.
(A) cancel (B) cancelling (A) objective (B) objection
(C) cancelled (D) cancellation (C) objectivity (D) objectionable
03 The report indicated that the company's 10 The for the book cover went through
average annual earnings was much several revisions before it was finally approved
higher than analysts had estimated. by the publisher.
........
...........
(A) grow (B) growing (A) designed (B) designing
(C) growth (D) grown (C) design (D) designer
04 During Henry Ford's time, the of the 11 numbers of former customers were
Model-T was divided into eighty-four distinct maintained in the database for six months as
steps, with each step assigned to a single part of the company's standard procedure.
worker. (A) Account (B) Accounts
(A) assemble (B) assembly (C) Accounting (D) Accountable
(C) assembler (D) assembled
12 For the of today's seminar, we will
05 The manager would like to thank the factory focus on the growing need for interpreters in
workers for the highest the company the global market.
has had in the past twenty years. (A) remain (B) remained
(A) product (B) productivity (C) remaining (D) remainder
(C) productive (D) produce
13 To the surprise of the visitors, the elevator
06 The project implementation committee is door in the old building opened suddenly
staffed by a group with years of while the elevator was still in
experience in the formation of financial (A) moving (B) moved
cooperatives. (C) move (D) motion
(A) dedicated (B) dedication
(C) dedicating (D) dedicate 14 In an effort to improve , we are
installing laser-activated alarms at the front of
07 Unlike fossil fuels, which are expensive and every major entrance.
limited in supply, renewable energy sources (A) secure (B) securely
tend to emit fewer (C) secured (D) security
(A) pollutes (B) polluted
(C) pollution (D) pollutants
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15 Sales of the book The Hours slowed down 18 Each customer is regrettably limited to one >
following the last few of the movie's discount coupon per during the sales ~D
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run. promotion.
(A) day (B) a day (A) purchase (B) to purchase CO
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(C) days (D) date (C) purchasing (D) purchased
16 It is in the best of the company 19 A personal finance report includes the credit
to comply with environmental regulations status of an individual and is used by the
although this may cut into its profits. to determine whether or not to grant
(A) interests (B) interesting a loan.
(C) interestingly (D) interested (A) lend (B) lent
(C) lender (D) lending
17 If the submitted do not meet federal
requirements, the embassy will be unable to 20 For inquiries on estimated arrival time for
issue a passport. your order, please contact the
(A) photographs (B) photography company by clicking on the following link.
(C) photographers (D) photographic (A) deliver (B) delivery
(C) deliverance (D) deliverable.
Part 6
Questions 21-23 refer to the following announcement.
I would like to take just a few minutes this morning one of our employees. As most of you
21 (A) congratulate (B) congratulation
(C) to congratulate (D) will congratulate
are aware of, the company recently conducted a customer service survey. This survey was unique
in that it is the first time we have used a survey to analyze our customer's needs and satisfaction.
Of all our staff members, Lloyd Robertson received the highest rating from our customers in terms
of service, customer , and courtesy.
of his efforts, he will be receiving a special reward which includes a one-week paid
23 (A) preference
(C) appreciation
(B) agreement
(D) importance
Overall, we received very positive feedback from our customers and are very satisfied with
every one's performance,
Answers: p. 549
Part 5
01 Mr. Jefferson is a good leader because he is 08 We think that the community center is the
able to provide criticism in a way that venue for our annual company
people are receptive to. barbecue.
(A) constructs (B) constructor (A) ideal (B) idealize
(C) constructive (D) construction (C) ideally (D) idealistically
02 Erickson & Co. has called in a number of 09 All of the employees have been quite
professional advisors to give their with the police during the rigorous
opinions about the company's potential investigation of the company.
merger. (A) cooperate (B) cooperative
(A) finance (B) financial (C) cooperating (D) cooperation
(C) financed (D) financing
10 The report indicated that independent
03 To avoid giving clients misleading advice on broker agents in the European continent
investments, brokers must have access to were being put out of business by larger
information that is completely corporations.
(A) reliance (B) reliable (A) the most (B) almost
(C) reliant (D) relying (C) most of (D) most
04 When the analyst provides me with 11 The company now requires all newly hired
details, I will write up the final report and accountants to undergo two months of
send it to your office. intensive training before taking on
(A) almost (B) a lot any work responsibilities.
(C) quite (D) more (A) formal (B) formed
(C) forming (D) formally
05 If there are any changes in the schedule and
activities for next week's open house, your 12 The sponsoring company has prepared a
supervisor will fill you in. online exhibit of the artist's paintings
(A) directing (B) directly for individuals who do not have time to visit
(C) directed (D) direct the art center.
(A) special (B) specially
06 Visitors to the United States often see signs (C) specialist (D) specialize
in public places that state, "Management
is not for any loss or damage of 13 Larger discount stores that sell products in
personal belongings left unattended." bulk are to middle-class families that
(A) responsibly (B) responsible lead busy lives.
(C) responsibility (D) responsive (A) attracted (B) attractive
(C) attraction (D) attractively
07 Many injuries at the construction site can
be prevented or minimized with the use of 14 The bank is offering a new service that will
equipment. allow patrons to examine personal transactions
(A) protect (B) protects listed in a weekly statement.
(C) protective (D) protecting (A) consolidate (B) consolidator
(C) consolidated (D) consolidation
16 Every means will be used to ensure 19 This folder contains important and
that your valuables are delivered quickly and documents and should be placed inside Mr.
safely. Berr's safe when he doesn't need it.
(A) possibility (B) possible (A) confidential (B) confiding
(C) possibilities (D) possibly (C) confidentially (D) confident
17 The size of the memory card in 20 At his retirement party, a number of Jack's
mobile phones which feature a built-in camera colleagues congratulated him on a highly
will allow users to save hundreds of images. career in the journalism field.
(A) reduce (B) reducing (A) succeed (B) successive
(C) reduced (D) reduction (C) succeeded (D) successful
Part 6
Questions 21-23 refer to the following e-mail.
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I am writing to the receipt of your application for our First Time Home Owner Mortgage Plan. 5
21 (A) remark (B) understand
(C) suggest (D) confirm
I am pleased to inform you that your loan has been approved and we will be able to lend you the
amount . As indicated in your chosen plan, once the initial transaction is performed, you
22 (A) requests (B) requesting
(C) requested (D) is requested \
will be required to deposit monthly installments covering the principal payment and interest into the
bank account which will be opened for this purpose. The option to transfer into a closed interest
rate package will remain for a period of three years, after which time it will be mandatory
. 23 (A) effect .. . (B) effected
(C) effective (D) effectively
for you to continue with the current plan. Please contact the bank to set up an appointment to
begin the mortgage process.
Thank you.
Answers: p. 550
Part 5
01 The finance department would like to 08 It is the company's policy that the director
announce the addition of Jake Pasternak must abstain from any political
to team of accountants. involvement in carrying out his responsibilities.
(A) its (B) it (A) him (B) himself
(C) his (D) him (C) he (D) his
04 Mr. Eisenhower was offered a number of 11 At the Svelte Health Club, all patrons should
positions in the company, of which have body fat percentage measured
was exactly what he was looking for. before they embark on an exercise regimen.
(A) few (B) none (A) they (B) them
(C) both (D) all (C) their (D) theirs
05 The company cannot let present 12 One associate remained in the main office
problem with organizational restructuring with the visiting executives while
affect its plans to merge with Macro ran out to gather the prepared reports and
Technologies. documents.
(A) its (B) it (A) other (B) the other
(C) itself (D) them (C) each other (D) one another
06 Famous people sometimes make good use 13 them had two or three years of
of celebrity status by launching their experience in graphic design before coming
own product lines. to our company.
(A) they (B) their (A) Most (B) Most of
(C) them (D) themselves (C) Almost (D) Any of
07 The assistant accounting manager doesn't 14 Larger businesses are expected by the
have authority to release the government to donate a certain percentage of
documents the client is requesting. earnings to charities each year.
(A) another (B) one (A) its (B) their
(C) no (D) any (C) it (D) them
15 The company requires employees to 18 The court ordered that both parties present
wear proper headgear at all construction sites their copies of the original contract to ~U
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as an important safety procedure. (A) another (B) other 3-
(A) them (B) theirs (C) other ones (D) each other CD
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19 determined to earn their holiday
16 The bureau is hesitant to cut public sector health bonus must not miss any days between now
costs, but proposal may be applied to and the Christmas break.
the private sector by the end of the week. (A) They (B) That
(A) that (B) those (C) Those (D) Someone
(C) them (D) theirs
20 The finance expert received the proposals
17 You have illegally passed on confidential and will now sift through before
financial information to corporation, determining which one will best suit the
so the police will have to be notified. company's interests.
(A) any (B) other (A) it (B) them
(C) others (D) another (C) theirs (D) ours
Part 6
Questions 21-23 refer to the following letter.
November 4
Eileen Rivera
213 West 35th Street, Suite 1301
New York, NY 10001
Dear Ms. Rivera,
We would like to congratulate you on one of five internships being offered by the Gables &
21 (A) obtaining
(C) obtained
Gabbert Firm, This year, quite a number of exceptionally talented ...........
(B) obtain
(D) obtains
from all over the country
22 (A) candidates
(C) suitors
(B) nominees
(D) petitioners
applied for this position.
A small reception will be held at Conference Room 2 on November 10 at 3:00 p.m. for all the successful
candidates. Please contact my assistant, Ms. Lisa Foster at 555-2919, if you will be able to attend. Con¬
gratulations once again on your extraordinary achievement. We do hope to see on November 10.
23 (A) them (B) it
(C) him (D) you
Sincerely yours,
Bill Patterson
Manager
.
Answers: p. 549
Part 5
01 The Maxwell Byrd Company prides itself on 08 The chief executive is trying to decide whether
having established modem efficient to assign an individual an entire team
procedures unmatched in the industry. to evaluate last week's event.
(A) either (B) so (A) so (B) but
(C) and (D) too (C) or (D) nor
02 All examinees should bring a driver's 09 Better product advertising is needed that not
license or passport and a pencil to the testing only grabs the viewer's attention
center. stimulates consumer desire to spend money.
(A) or (B) and (A) or (B) but
(C) both (D) either (C) and (D) therefore
03 To prevent electricity outages in areas where 10 Candidates will be considered on the basis of
service is not readily available, use major their prior experience on their level
appliances before noon after 7 p.m. of dedication and loyalty,
(A) neither (B) nor (A) although (B) based on
(C) either (D) or (C) as well as (D) in addition
15 Our store will be refinanced, to save 18 Make sure that not only the agenda
on long-term interest rates and to ensure a the annual report have been put into the
envelopes for each of the directors as well. S
solid credit rating. o
16 The company will have performance reviews 19 You can either submit your application by
over the next few weeks, the e-mail send the needed information
manager is going to inform all employees by post.
of the review process. (A) or (B) and
(A) since (B) but (C) nor (D) also
(C) or (D) so
20 All new computer technicians should receive
17 The restaurant critic advised patronizing and up-to-date training in the use and
the newly opened Greek restaurant maintenance of state-of-the-art equipment.
nor the 20-year-old grilled food eatery. (A) adequacy (B) adequate
(A) and (B) either (C) adequateness (D) adequately
(C) with (D) neither
Part 6
Questions 21-23 refer to the following announcement.
The Asia-Market Builders Association, Asia's oldest construction worker sourcing agency, is happy
to announce that it is . With foreign investments in China and other Asian countries
increasing, the agency is actively seeking permanent carpenters, ironworkers, and electricians.
The workers being sought, according to Mr. Hwang Wei, would be of the highest competence,
professionally and personally. Mr. Wei also said that the likelihood that these workers
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may be placed in other countries once the present projects are completed is very high. In fact, con¬
struction demand over the next five years in Asia will require as many as 10,000 well-trained builders.
As such, it is preferred that the workers who apply be very in their particular trade.
23 (A) skills (B) skillfully
(C) skilled (D) skill
Answers: p. 551
Parts
01 the holiday is only going to last three 08 When questioned as to he was planning
days is a disappointment to the entire staff. to work for the competition, Mr. Graham said
(A) What (B) That he would always be loyal to Sanford and Sons.
(C) Although (D) So (A) whenever (B) while
(C) whether (D) whereas
02 Our supervisor wants to know the
final revisions will be made to the contract. 09 We want all staff to be aware security
(A) on (B) about codes will be changed on the following
(C) which (D) when Monday.
(A) concerning (B) of
03 At 6:00, club members joining the (C) that (D) which
special clambake at the beach should be at
the entrance of the Lakeside Center. 10 Please remember the vacation policy
(A) all (B) somewhat has been changed this year.
(C) when (D) whichever (A) that (B) when
(C) if (D) what
04 The major issue we face is the fact
within the next month our spending will 11 Next week's workshop will focus on
exceed the budget. to be an effective and trustworthy leader in
(A) that (B) coming from the corporate world.
(C) rather than (D) what (A) which (B) how
(C) what (D) that
05 As the manager of the hotel, I can assure you
that room you choose will be of the 12 A key to closing a deal is to realize
highest standards. knowing how to negotiate means having a
(A) these (B) some sense of how people think and feel.
(C) whose (D) whichever (A) so that (B) in that
(C) and that (D) that
06 The tailor shop is requesting the customer
to return the expensive suits were 13 Employees are reminded they should
mistakenly packed with his purchase. limit their use of office supplies, as budget
(A) what (B) whoever cuts will be taking effect immediately.
(C) this (D) that (A) if (B) that
(C) still (D) yet
07 Doctor William will give a speech at
the Remond Hotel remains undecided. 14 Although staff members have some leeway
(A) About (B) Before when it comes to daily activities, the supervisor
(C) Whether (D) It determines tasks get done by whom.
(A) when (B) whoever
(C) what (D) whose
they would be given health care and some the opinion the new manufacturing plant |
benefits. will not significantly affect the environment. §
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to make sure all the lights are off and lock all happens during the first year is an
doors behind them. important indicator of how successful the
(A) Who
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company will be.
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Part 6 I i
your account? To remedy the problem, we have the extra amount. The adjustment should
22 (A) withdrawn (B) retreated
(G) abolished (D) foregone
be reflected in your October account statement, which was sent out yesterday.
We apologize for our mistake and any difficulty it may have caused.
23 (A) sincerity (B) most sincere
(Q) sincere (D) sincerely . .
EMILY CAMACHO
Senior Accountant
Answers: p. 552
Part 5
01 The director developed a list of criteria for 08 Mr. Thompson collected a list of employees
development, he feels will boost the were unable to attend the official
company's prestige. company picnic.
(A) which (B) that (A) whose (B) who
(C) what (D) who (C) whom (D) whoever
02 A conference to discuss the terms of the 09 Enclosed with this letter is a pre-addressed,
settlement will be held at a time and place stamped envelope to mail your
to both parties involved. application for membership to our club.
(A) acceptance (B) acceptingly (A) which (B) in which
(C) accept (D) acceptable (C) what (D) whenever
03 Interpid T ravel employed eight certified 10 The company is requesting that high-level
agents, all of were trained at the executives complete a survey details
same institute in Manhattan. what their main tasks consist of.
(A) what (B) whom (A) who (B) why
(C) this (D) their (C) which (D) where
04 Conference attendees confirm their 11 The package was sent to Mr. Jones
attendance early will be eligible for pre- was returned to us when the mail carrier
assigned seating. could not locate the address on the shipping
(A) whose (B) what label.
(C) who (D) whom (A) when (B) who
(C) what (D) that
05 At a meeting yesterday, we studied the most
recent budget proposal, the board 12 GasCo sells more than 8 million gallons of oil
thinks will help pull the corporation out of debt. a year, half of is consumed in the
(A) whether (B) where United States alone.
(C) which (D) that (A) many (B) which
(C) each (D) whose
06 Changes in our organizational structure
have created ways for employees to explore 13 Please tell the person in charge to let us
opportunities were previously not know the assessment forms have
available. been completed by the participants.
(A) what (B) those (A) when (B) that
(C) that (D) there (C) what (D) whatever
07 People entering business administration need 14 A dinner will take place next Friday to honor
a broad knowledge of the culture in Richard Perkins, has been a great
they will eventually put their professional asset to this bank for over thirty years.
training to work. (A) who (B) which
(A) which (B) that (C) whose (D) of which
(C) whom (D) whose
15 When the director asked respon¬ 18 The Mother Nature Garden Show,
sibility the project was, he was told that it was annually demonstrates the newest technology a
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Date: December 8
From: lcollins@squaresystems.com
To: rafael@squaresystems.com
Re: Press conference
Rafael,
The correct date for the press conference is on December 16. In my last communication, I
21 (A) consequently (B) properly
(C) mistakenly (D) substantially
told you that it would be on December 12. I got the date mixed up with an appointment I have with
a reporter from Business Week. You probably already know that Alan and I arranged for
22 (A) have (B) to have
having had , (D) would haveC
special bus service between the hotel where the conference will be held and our offices. This is to
facilitate the transport of staff, guests and equipment to the hotel. I'm trying to verify the names of
the delegates
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Answers: p. 552
Part 5
01 The telephone information service is available 08 The company decided to change its policy
round the clock it is a special holiday. regarding holiday breaks the labor
(A) regardless (B) whether union initiated a strike.
(C) despite (D) even if (A) while (B) where
(C) when (D) whether
02 The new work schedule cuts back on extra
hours improving employee efficiency 09 Frank prefers having a quick meal at
with longer lunch breaks, his desk, Carl would rather have a leisurely
(A) while (B) but lunch at a good restaurant.
(C) after (D) since (A) As soon as (B) While
(C) Because of (D) However
03 At this company, quarterly bonuses are
awarded, all of the sales goals 10 Mr. Gonzales should inform his assistant
are met. about his schedule he is planning
(A) so as (B) depending on a business trip to Tokyo with the rest of the
(C) rather than (D) provided that marketing team.
(A) so (B) if
04 The loan agency has been closed for inves¬ (C) that (D) due to
tigation claims were made that the
owner dipped into overhead funds. 11 deciding whether or not to purchase
(A) when (B) due to an investment property, it is important to
(C) in spite of (D) since consider the terms of investment and the
ongoing costs.
05 We will hold a workshop more than (A) Whatever (B) However
ten employees register. (C) Whichever (D) Whenever
(A) while (B) before
(C) if (D) because 12 Harold Grist became the company's top senior
manager successfully leading the firm
06 The club is so exclusive that visitors are through a period of near bankruptcy.
not permitted to use its services (A) with (B) in
accompanied by a member. (C) after (D) like
(A) without (B) otherwise
(C) but (D) unless 13 Employees are being asked to pull overtime
the current project has been
completed.
07 Some of the suggestions proposed by
the assistant manager had to be declined (A) while (B) until
they did not reflect the company's (C) during (D) upon
approach to employee relations.
(A) unless (B) rather than 14 you sign the document, you should
(C) because (D) anyway carefully review the details of the contract.
(A) Because (B) Since
(C) Before (D) While
the machine is periodically maintained a small business loan, Gary intends to open
and worn-out parts are replaced. his shop by the end of the year.
(A) whereas (B) in case (A) Providing (B) Nevertheless
o
(C) unless (D) as long as (C) The fact what (D) Until
.........
(C) Only (D) By (A) in order (B) so that
(C) in addition to (D) such as
17 An additional 78,000 job opening is available
for entry-level workers increasing 20 the raw material needs of the
foreign investments have spurred companies company, we have had to explore other
to establish new factories. means to obtain the supplies we require.
(A) that (B) if (A) Consider (B) Considered
(C) as (D) which (C) Considering (D) Consideration
Part 6
Questions 21-23 refer to the following e-mail.
Date: August 9
From: bpitt@pantheonfurniture.com
To: fdylan@pantheonfurniture.com
Re: Policy change
Hi Frank,
Please note that beginning August 15, Pantheon Furniture a policy change ensuring our
21 (A) implements (B) have implemented
(C) will implement (D) imptemented
customers that any item they buy from our warehouse is of excellent quality. From that date, most
merchandise can be returned within three months. A full refund will be guaranteed, the
22 (A) provided (6} once
(C) while (D) though
item being returned does not show any sign of damage or overuse. We have written up specific
guidelines as to what merchandise is covered by the policy adjustment. We request all supervisors
to inform their staff of the policy and take steps to ensure that it will be complied with.
23 (A) close (Z] ~:cV i
(C) new ~ez'cst
Barbara
Answers: p. 553
Part 5
01 Mr. Coulter designated a room for archive 08 Customer complaints show that there may be
storage in order the loss or damage a need for Net Manage the present
of important documents. quality assurance and monitoring systems.
(A) to curtail (B) to be curtailed (A) enhance (B) to enhance
(C) curtailed (D) curtailment (C) enhancing (D) to enhancing
02 Customers who need lengthy 09 The building owner has a policy of letting
documents over the Internet should have their lessees to unoccupied units if they
network connection configured to optimize are dissatisfied with their present unit.
large data transfers. (A) to move (B) be moving
(A) receive (B) to receive (C) move (D) to be moved
(C) receiving (D) reception
10 As a still-life photographer, Mr. Bryant aims to
03 It was important the presentation a particular mood when he snaps the
before giving it to the over two hundred shutter.
business school graauates in the audience. (A) capture (B) captured
(A) rehearse (B) rehearsal (C) capturing (D) have captured
(C) to rehearse (D) rehearsed
11 We called the mall out whether the
04 The problem is that nobody in the office products were sold out.
has the authority make a decision (A) finding (B) for finding
regarding her employment status. (C) to find (D) find
(A) for (B) with
(C) to (D) as 12 The candidate promised to
prescription drug prices by as much as 30
05 Mr. Rosenberg had his secretary out percent if voted into office.
copies of the agenda to each of the members (A) low (B) lower
of the Board of Directors. (C) lowering (D) having lowered
(A) is mailing (B) mail
(C) mailed (D) to mail 13 It is necessary all factory employees
to sign out the tools they use and return them
06 Some customers prefer a minimum at the end of the workday.
balance in their checking accounts rather (A) for (B) further
than pay monthly fees. (C) because (D) these
(A) to maintain (B) is maintaining
(C) maintained (D) maintain 14 If a client is not utterly satisfied with an ad
campaign, we will return to the drawing board
07 How the public will react to the soft drink's again.
new formula remains seen. (A) starting (B) for starting
(A) to be (B) being (C) to start (D) start
(C) have been (D) been
non-taxable imported goods into the country. e-mail us with your specific question.
(A) bring (B) of bring (A) install (B) to install
CT
(C) to bring (D) bringing (C) installed (D) be installed 03
16 With the prices of natural gas and other 19 The projects committee advised the proposal
energy sources increasing, utility companies writer to the project beneficiaries in
are now encouraging people energy. order to determine their real needs.
(A) conserve (B) conserved (A) talk (B) talking
(C) to conserve (D) for conserving (C) talked (D) to talk
17 All the employees are ready the new 20 Several new waiters and salespeople were
project. hired the influx of customers during
(A) implementing (B) to implement the long holiday season.
(C) implement (D) implemented (A) to handle (B) handling
(C) to be handling (D) to be handled
Part 6
Questions 21-23 refer to the following letter.
Edward Mitchell
1505 Main Street
Fairfax, VA 20151
I am pleased your application for full-time employment as a marketing manager for the
21 (A) confirm (B) confirming
(C) be confirmed (D) to confirm
Bloom & Bloom Accounting Group was accepted. We are that your knowledge, skills and
22 (A) confide (B) confident
........
(C) to confide (D) confidence
experience will be valuable to our firm. You will report directly to Mr. Sanders, who will instruct you
of your specific responsibilities during your probation period. If you have any questions regarding
our offer, please contact us Otherwise, please sign every page of the enclosed contract
23 (A) similarly (B) favorably
(C) immediately (D) basically
and return it to us by business-reply envelope on or before January 20. Thank you, and we look
forward to seeing you at the orientation on January 23 at 9:00 a.m.
Sincerely yours,
Melissa Hayes
Human Resources Department
Answers: p. 547
Part 5
01 Age-related changes can contribute to one's 08 The cosmetics division is considering
having problems soundly. a product line for men, which will probably
(A) sleep (B) sleeps include facial creams and concealers.
(C) slept (D) sleeping (A) introduce (B) introducing
(C) to introduce (D) introduced
02 The government's report found that CIZMO
Group had failed to take the necessary steps 09 The managers involved with the negotiations
in the building's cash vault. are pleased with the progress of the talks
(A) secured (B) was secured and believe that they will reach a mutually
(C) securing (D) has secured beneficial
(A) to conclude (B) concluded
03 Despite more employees for the (C) concluding (D) conclusion
factory, the production manager still believes
the facility is understaffed. 10 The recent cuts in budget appropriations were
(A) hired (B) have hired aimed at the company's year-end
(C) having hired (D) were hired deficit.
(A) reduce (B) reduced
04 Because demand for sharp-toed boots has (C) reducing (D) reduction
been decreasing, Martinique Shoemakers has
decided to discontinue this particular 11 Shopping websites can continue to
style. shoppers by ensuring product quality, offering
(A) made (B) making low prices, and being user-friendly.
(C) make (D) to make (A) attractive (B) attract
(C) attracting (D) attraction
05 The department is committed to
customers with a satisfactory resolution to 12 Rather than go at the local super¬
their complaints. markets, residents of the town are urged to
(A) provision (B) providing buy produce straight from the farms.
(C) provides (D) provided (A) to shop (B) shopping
(C) for shopping (D) to shopping
06 Please indicate your desire to renew your
membership with our club within ten days of 13 your business card to individuals you
this notice. meet will allow you to advertise your business
(A) received (B) receipt in an inexpensive and effective way.
(C) receive (D) receiving (A) Hand (B) Hands
(C) Handed (D) Handing
07 The factory supervisor equipment
and machinery through a second-hand dealer 14 I am calling to get some information on
who sells slightly used items at bargain the 15th International Symposium on
prices. Mobile Radio Communications in September.
(A) to purchase (B) purchase (A) to attend (B) attending
(C) purchasing (D) purchases (C) attended (D) attendance
16 By May, the weather should become warm 19 City developers will begin the park¬
enough to permit in the cellar or ing lot into a luxury shopping center after the
basement for longer periods of time. summer ends.
(A) stay (B) to stay (A) convert (B) converting
(C) staying (D) stayed (C) to converting (D) converted
Part 6
Questions 21-23 refer to the following e-mail.
Date: February 10
From: tharris@comdev.com
To: ebryant@comdev.com
Subject: News on Thai branch
I have just arrived at headquarters following my visit to our new office in Thailand. The branch
has conducted training for management and staff, focusing on new customer service and project
implementation.
However, the office communication problems between its foreign staff and local managers.
21 (A) had experienced (B) will experience
(C) experienced (D) is experiencing
The problem does not involve language; rather, it has to do with cultural differences in work style. I
recommend our training program to include sessions that would make employee relocation
22 (A) upgrade (B) upgrading
(C) to upgrade (D) upgraded
run more smoothly. These sessions would to improving relations between local and
23 (A) prohibit (B) contribute
(C) develop (D) increase
international employees.
I have attached a report with further information and would like to know your thoughts regarding the
Thai office when you have time.
Answers: p. 548
Part 5
01 The hotel provides personal service and 08 From the moment he comes up with a
careful attention to detail, that you concept, it usually takes Mr. Barnes a week
have a relaxing and comfortable stay. to produce the product.
(A) be ensured (B) ensure (A) finished (B) finishing
(C) ensures (D) ensuring (C) finish (D) finishes
02 An invoice will be generated and included 09 The corporation head, who a large
with the order being to the address city orphanage, will establish a non-profit
you indicated on the form. computer learning center for the
(A) send (B) sent underprivileged.
(C) sending (D) sends (A) foundation (B) founded
(C) found (D) founding
03 in 2010, the gallery continues to add
new exhibition rooms. 10 The number of employees to work
(A) Renovate (B) Renovated at foreign branches in Asia and Europe will
(C) Having renovated (D) Renovating probably continue to increase.
(A) agree (B) agreeing
04 The editor spoke to his assistant about how (C) agreed (D) agreement
to keep the writers to write lively and
interesting articles. 11 Even though the business trip was
(A) have inspiration (B) be inspired a lot of headway was made with our future
(C) inspired (D) inspiring Swiss partner.
(A) tire (B) tired
05 Net Connect furnishes its clients with (C) tiring (D) tiredness
networking solutions, ranging from file
and printer sharing to group calendar and 12 If the front door is locked, punch in your
scheduling. access code while down the green
(A) customize (B) customizes button on the door handle.
(C) customized (D) customizing (A) hold (B) holds
(C) held (D) holding
06 In his ten years at Sortel Networks, Mr.
Gutierrez has shown that he performs 13 Facilities have been established to facilitate
admirably when with tight deadlines. pick-ups and drop-offs for passengers
(A) face (B) facing the train and subway stations.
(C) faces (D) faced (A) used (B) using
(C) use (D) will use
07 Readers find the young writer's first novel
despite the fact that the initial 14 The symposium's event is the Peace
reviews of the book were so dismal. Ball, where delegates can meet members of
(A) fascinate (B) fascination the community.
(C) fascinating (D) fascinated (A) culminate (B) culmination
(C) culminating (D) culminated
Alex Colby
705 Penndel Boulevard
Mills WY 82644
Dear Mr. Colby,
Thank you for choosing Jaipur Travel Package Tours, your doorway into the fascinating country of
India. The package you have selected is an eight-day, seven-night tour five Indian cities
21 (A) to cover (B) covered
(C) cover (D) covering.
and several of the country's top tourist attractions. We will make all the necessary reservations for
your tour. Your flight to New Delhi is scheduled to at 3:20 p.m. on May 31 . We ask that
22 (A) keep (B) depart
(C) reach (D) postpone
you our office in Evanston at least one week before your flight so that you can finish any
23 (A) visited (B) visit
(C) will visit - (D) to visit
remaining paperwork before we finalize the reservations and timetable. Thank you and I look forward
to meeting with you.
Sincerely yours,
Marilou Eaglin
Travel Representative
Jaipur TPT
Answers: p. 548