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PART 5
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices
are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark
the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

101. Even though the painting is priced 106. In order for a meeting to be considered
higher than expected, it still be a good legal, there must be a minimum which
......... or art collectors. represents at least half of the board
(A) invest members, ............ otherwise defined by
(B) investment the board.
(C) to invest (A) unless
(D) investing (B) without
(C) except
102. Ms. Louis, a physical therapist, is ...... (D) whereas
working at Saint Pater Center.
(A) currently 107. Our senior consultant, Marc Allen, is
(B) instantly always looking for new opportunities,
(C) formerly and his analytical and independent
(D) safely nature enables him to take on new and
exciting …..
103. All meals…… at Pablo Restaurant are (A) challenge
prepared from fresh and good ingredients. (B) challenges
(A) served (C) challenging
(B) to serve (D) challenged
(C) serves
(D) serving 108. Flockworks, Inc., recently made a slight
............ to its Web site design to
104. Ms.Baek is very ........ and has agreed to improve its punctuality.
assist with the new advertising campaign. (A) modify
(A) created (B) modifying
(B) creating (C) modifier
(C) creative (D) modification
(D) creatively
109. All managers are asked to develop the
105. Please arrive at the doctor’s office ...... ability to interact effectively with
fifteen minutes before your scheduled others, which is of great .......to them.
appointment (A) foundation
(A) such as (B) function
(B) in order to (C) performance
(C) at least (D) importance
(D) even if

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110. The event is aimed at creating a good 115. Nextcom’s recently introduced DX-
vibe about the area that will leave 7000 is the first video conferencing
locals feeling connected to their product of .......... kind to address the
community and draw in more business cost-conscious small business segment
from …….… areas. that seeks ease of use and high quality.
(A) enclosing (A) our
(B) surrounding (B) your
(C) bounding (C) their
(D) accompanying (D) its

111. The reduction in demand…….the past 116. The Meteorological Department forecasts
four months is filtering through to that there will be .......... two inches of
businesses and hurting the rest of the rain between tonight and Sunday
economy. morning.
(A) over (A) approximate
(B) within (B) approximately
(C) while (C) approximation
(D) almost (D) approximated

112. The Department Dining Card can be 117. Fantasia today confirmed the approximate
customized with the name of the timetable for the opening of the .........
authorized individual to ........... the of the new Snowland.
card is issued. (A) remaining
(A) what (B) remain
(B) whoever (C) remained
(C) whom (D) remainder
(D) where
118. MKC’s staff of highly trained chemists
113. Employees who will be a child’s and technicians has over 95 years of
primary caregiver will ........... to take ......... experience in the hazardous
leave of up to a maximum of twelve waste management field.
months, with a combination of paid (A) cooperated
and unpaid time. (B) combined
(A) permit (C) joined
(B) to permit (D) included
(C) permitting
(D) be permitted 119. If you cannot implement your pollution
prevention plan in the time allotted,
114. The Japanese camera company, you can request an ............. of the time
Caliber, just put out a notice saying period specified in the notice.
that a number of units could potentially (A) extension
cause allergic ............ (B) exhaust
(A) reactions (C) explanation
(B) assessments (D) expedition
(C) respondents
(D) protections
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120. During the last 200 years, the burning 125. If you are requesting more than one
of fossil fuels…......a dramatic increase computer system, please ......... a
in the amount of carbon dioxide in the separate form for each system unless
atmosphere. you are using a lab in which several
(A) causes identical stations are needed.
(B) causing (A) complete
(C) has caused (B) completed
(D) is caused (C) completion
(D) completely
121. Crescent is now producing packaging
with a high speed machine capable of 126. Both Apura Airways and Babidiana Air
producing 20 million units a year, and declined a ......... reported rumor on the
so starting to realize the ........ potential 2 airline companies considering a merger.
of the firm’s innovation. (A) deeply
(A) commerce (B) widely
(B) commercial (C) failingly
(C) commercially (D) securely
(D) commercializing
127. The yearly reviews are used to evaluate each
122. A sink that is overflowing will take employee’s performance and give specific
.......... over items such as a broken ideas on what they can do to improve their
closet door because it’s an issue that performance........the next year.
directly affects health and safety. (A) between
(A) resolve (B) throughout
(B) standard (C) across
(C) credit (D) among
(D) priority
128. The company operates in .......... with
123. When there is a slowdown in business quality management standards, as
investment, companies spend less on established in the technical specifications.
new equipment and software ............ (A) compliance
profits remain strong. (B) competence
(A) despite (C) arrangement
(B) rather than (D) advancement
(C) even if
(D) as a result of 129. Many people believe that the oil supply
can rebound, …........... the trend of
124. In the modern world of scarce reinvigorated growth that was seen in 2011.
resources, there is an ............. need to (A) continual (C) continues
ensure that environmental health (B) continuing (D) continued
interventions are innovative, effective
and proven to work. 130. The Planning Department recommended
(A) accidental …............. the new branch in a
(B) outgoing residential area away from downtown.
(C) increasing (A) locate (C) to locate
(D) effective (B) locating (D) was locating
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PART 6
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of
each text. Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best
answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 131-134 refer to the following article.

The Department of Culture has announced plans to…131… a cultural complex adjacent to the
Widmark Sports Center on Anders Avenue. The structure, which will tentatively be named the
Coleman Cultural Complex, will house a theater, a musical performance facility, and a library.
Funded by the city’s local government office …132… Coleman-Winters Transnational
Corporation, the project is expected to be completed by September of next year.

The facility will be spacious enough to accommodate large numbers of visitors. …133…
Several performances, including the Pembroke Orchestra and the opera La Bohème, have been
prearranged to take place at the complex. The acquisition of books for the library is …134…
and other types of materials are also being purchased. Updates on the date of the actual
opening and a schedule of events will be provided via press release in the future.

131. (A) demolish 133. (A) The construction delays will likely
(B) modernize postpone the opening of the complex.
(C) construct (B) The public will be informed of any
(D) repair performance cancellations.
(C) The theater alone will have the
132. (A) in order to capacity to seat 2,000 persons.
(B) in conjunction with (D) Seating is limited in all of the
(C) with a view to complex’s facilities to prevent
(D) as far as crowding.

134. (A) in progress


(B) progress
(C) progression
(D) progressively

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Questions 135-138 refer to the following letter

Norman King
Unit 502, Maze Central
Albert Road, Bristol

Dear Mr. King,

You have made the right decision to lead a healthy lifestyle. We at Bud’s Gym are happy to
assist you in achieving this goal. Enclosed is a membership card which you should present at
…135 … reception counter. The card is valid at all branches and will allow you to work out
wherever you are. To maximize your membership, sit down with your personal trainer and
develop a workout regimen that helps …136… your fitness goals. By following such a plan,
you are much more likely to achieve the results you want. … 137…

For this reason, please make sure to ask any of our assistants how to use them before trying
them out on your own. This will prevent injury resulting from …138… use of the equipment.

We look forward to seeing you on your first day at the gym!

Sincerely,

Alison Hanson
Manager, Bud’s Gym

135. (A) our 137. (A) Similarly, a change in your daily


(B) your exercise regimen can help you shed
(C) his extra weight.
(D) their (B) In addition, new members are
sometimes unfamiliar with the
136. (A) fulfilling exercise machines at our center.
(B) fulfill (C) Therefore, we ask that all visitors use
(C) fulfillment machines only under staff
(D) fulfilled supervision.
(D) However, consultations are available
to members by appointment only.

138. (A) habitual


(B) vacant
(C) permissible
(D) incorrect
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Questions 139-142 refer to the following announcement.

SNA Summer Block Party

The Southdale Neighborhood Association (SNA) invites all residents to a daylong block party
on Marigold Street on the last Saturday of the month. This will be a great opportunity to
…139… know your neighbors better and meet new people in the community. A solo
performance by country musician Andrea McCain will start the event and will …140… by a
dance number performed by students from the Elizabeth School of the Arts. …141…, SNA
chairperson Garry Moss will host games and other activities for adults and children. …142…
Group rates are also available for schools or other community organizations. Residents who
would like to attend may contact SNA secretary Lucy lee at 555-3557 for ticket reservations
and pricing for adults, children and senior citizens.

139. (A) need to 141. (A) Nevertheless


(B) get to (B) For instance
(C) have to (C) Afterward
(D) prefer to (D) However

140. (A) be following 142. (A) Make sure to come to our free
(B) follow neighborhood party.
(C) have followed (B) You can attend on any or all of the
(D) be followed three days.
(C) Tickets are reasonably priced and
include food and beverages.
(D) We will update you on when the
event will be held.

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Questions 143-146 refer to the following letter.

Dear Ms. Newmark,

Thank you for giving me an update on the final preparations for the Florida Motor
Association’s auto fair on Monday. I am …143… with your layout of the booths for the car
companies. I think that arranging them alphabetically will make them more accessible to
guests.

I would also like to inform you that the association’s …144… are looking forward to the
special presentations that will be given on the opening day.

We are so pleased with the work you have done that we want to offer you the commission to
make the arrangements for our silver anniversary. The celebration …145… in July. We hope
you will consider the project and discuss the details of this event with us when it is convenient
for you. ...146…

Thank you for your hard work and have a nice weekend.

Sincerely,

Daryl Craig
Vice President, Florida Motor Association

143. (A) hesitant 145. (A) will be held


(B) concerned (B) was held
(C) anxious (C) has been held
(D) satisfied (D) could have been held

144. (A) officials 146. (A) We hope you can make the
(B) official corrections as soon as possible.
(C) officially (B) We can set up an appointment
(D) offices through my secretary.
(C) We are glad that you have agreed to
do the project.
(D) We are optimistic that management
will approve the undertaking.

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TEST
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PART 5
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer
choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence.
Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

101. For your protection and ................., 105. We assure you that ........... location you
orders will not be held at any freight visit, you will be served the best pizza
company station for customer pick-up. and pasta around.
(A) we (A) some
(B) our (B) whichever
(C) us (C) these
(D) ours (D) whose

102. If our Customer Service team was 106. Any customer data collected for
unable to resolve the complaint to your troubleshooting reasons must be
............, you can elevate it to an securely deleted ............ after it is no
Account Supervisor. longer needed.
(A) satisfy
(A) regrettably
(B) satisfaction
(C) satisfactory (B) abruptly
(D) satisfactorily (C) immediately
(D) urgently
103. The local authorities decided to sell the
district hospital to a private company 107. Tickets purchased online with a
for .......... 2 million dollars. discount code are always cheaper than
(A) around .......... purchased at a ticket stand.
(B) between (A) ones
(C) along (B) some
(D) beyond (C) others
(D) any
104. The study found that .......... smoking
causes cognitive decline, and it was 108. In .......... with lack of exercise and high
most pronounced in people who started stress, poor dietary habits can cause
smoking as teenagers. significant health problems such as
(A) prolonged heart disease, high blood pressure, and
(B) damaged diabetes.
(C) stretched (A) coalition
(D) opened (B) contrast
(C) combination
(D) contribution

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109. In this workshop, participants ........... to 114. Businesses are invited to take a look at
replace any personal negative beliefs their operations and consider how they
with new empowering beliefs for can improve them .......... the use of
success. technology.
(A) encourage (A) through
(B) encouraging (B) along
(C) to encourage (C) out of
(D) are encouraged (D) over

110. The library is running a budget ..........., 115. Early participants in a Clean Revolution
but the Board of Trustees is still will reap considerable ....... if they can
expecting a tough year. face the challenges and take advantage
(A) revival of the opportunities presented by climate
(B) initiative change.
(C) surplus (A) excise
(D) award (B) advice
(C) rewards
111. Articulating your thoughts in (D) revisions
unanticipated situations will instill
immediate confidence in what you are
116. Applications for registration are subject
saying .............. attending a meeting.
to approval, and any marks that are
(A) while likely to cause ............with existing
(B) but marks will be rejected.
(C) so (A) confused
(D) also
(B) confusing
112. Some changes to student loan programs (C) confusion
were announced to help ............ some of (D) confuse
the growing student debt.
(A) deteriorate 117. Market research informs you of what
(B) alleviate your competition is doing and ............
(C) assist it allows you to plan your strategy.
(A) now that
(D) raise
(B) therefore
(C) in case
113. World Photo is currently on the lookout (D) otherwise
for …....... and knowledgeable wildlife
photographers. 118. Employees who paid for a business
(A) experience expense with their personal funds are
(B) experiences ........ under the regulations.
(C) experienced (A) notified
(D) experiencing (B) reimbursed
(C) spent
(D) exchanged
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119. The pool residence is our most spacious 124. All invoices should reach Accounts by
villa and….... the best choice for the the 25th .......... payments can be made
whole family to have a great time. in the next month’s pay run.
(A) definite (A) even so
(B) definitive
(B) rather than
(C) defined
(D) definitely (C) further to
(D) so that
120. The environmental economist .............
125. The ..................... host encourages all
the average value of production per
participants to fill out a follow-up
employee by taking the revenue minus
survey, which will be used for
the costs of a company and dividing
nonprofit research.
that number by the number of
employees at a company. (A) competitive
(A) determination (B) competitor
(B) determined (C) competing
(D) competition
(C) determining
(D) to determine
126. Tech Solutions, Inc. educates growing
businesses with information on how to
121. Our team of global experts helps you ............ use technology as a tool to
nurture loyal customers who are more grow their businesses.
......., and who are active proponents of (A) fortunately
your business in good times and bad. (B) extremely
(A) profiteers (C) strategically
(B) profiting (D) pointedly
(C) profited
(D) profitable
127. Instances of workplace violence can be
more .................. than other types of
122. On November 3, Ms. Danielle Cole investigations because of the
.......... a webinar discussing the value potentially explosive results.
of managed services.
(A) vacant
(A) has been moderating (B) delicate
(B) is being moderated (C) adequate
(C) has moderated (D) unintentional
(D) will be moderating
128. It is taking the bank ......... longer than
123. When you borrow to invest, lenders expected to sell its European property
make ......... for a range of factors such assets.
as tax deductibility and whether the (A) consider
money will be used to generate (B) consideration
additional income. (C) considerable
(A) allowances (C) reservations (D) considerably
(B) omissions (D) eliminations
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129. The business of reporting the news isn’t 130. If .......... parts are covered by the
vanishing, and some new business manufacturer’s warranty, return them
models will emerge for immediately to the manufacturer and
newspapers,.....all forms of journalism. provide notice of the problem by e-mail.
(A) as to (A) defect
(B) so as (B) defective
(C) in that (C) defectively
(D) if not for (D) defectiveness

PART 6
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of
each text. Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best
answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 131-134 refer to the following press release.

Celcil Munrow, founder and president of Munrow’s, Liverpool’s largest retail clothier,
announced that he … 131… £4,000 to the city’s new community center. The funds derive from
the sale 0f tickets to a party held last night at his company’s …132… Mr. Munrow will present
a check to the center tomorrow at its opening ceremony.

…133… the past twenty years, Mr. Munrow has organized several fun-raising events for
charitable institutions and community services. …134…

131. (A) will donate 133. (A) Despite


(B) donated (B) Over
(C) might donate (C) Between
(D) donating (D) Beneath

132. (A) museum 134. (A) The opening ceremony will begin at
(B) hotel 10:00A.M.
(C) factory (B) The community center offers
(D) store classes for adults and children.
(C) Last night’s event was the most
successful thus far.
(D) Mr. Munrow plans to open a new
location in London next year.

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Questions 135-138 refer to the following notice.

WXO Radio Turns 50!

On February 3 WXO Radio will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. That’s half a century of
stimulating …135… Over the years, we …136…our listeners breaking news, thought-
provoking stories, and popular music from around the world. Now we invite you to celebrate
with us during an open house from 5:00 P.M. to 6 P.M. on February 3 at our Eighth Street
studio. Take a tour and see some of the behind-the- scenes magic. Watch a demonstration of
our digital audio equipment.
…137… . The open house is free, but registration is required. We hope you can join us for this
…138 … occasion.

135. (A) concerts 137. (A) We plan to merge with another


(B) discussions local radio station next year.
(C) programming (B) You can even meet some of your
(D) development favorite broadcasters.
(C) This is the first event in our
136. (A) offers February schedule.
(B) offering (D) This station continues to be a vital
(C) will offer part of your community.
(D) have offered
138. (A) special
(B) specialize
(C) especially
(D) specialization

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Questions 139-142 refer to the following article.

June 8 –Today the Bratton City Council approved an agreement with KGRM Enterprises.
Under the agreement, KGRM …139… the 22-acre lot on Mueller Street. The proposal calls
for building both offices and retail stores on the site. Bratton’s mayor, Keith Wercler, says he
welcomes the …140… opportunities this project will bring to the area. “ We expect the
project to create 700 permanent full-time jobs,” he said. “I am glad it was finally approved
after so many postponements.”…141… KGRM spokesperson Katie Cornyn expects the
project will take five years to complete, yet cautions that setbacks may still occur. “We’ve
provided the council our best …142…, but it’s not possible to foresee all issues that may
arise,” Cornyn said.

139. (A) to develop 141. (A) While the city is anxious for work to
(B) will develop get underway, delays are typical for
(C) has developed major commercial endeavors such as
(D) could have develop this.
(B) Nearby tenants, however, have raised
140. (A) economic some valid concerns about the
(B) unforeseen construction noise.
(C) volunteer (C) Despite city officials’ promises to
(D) frequent grant the company a long-term
agreement, they now may have to
reconsider.
(D) Council members will vote on three
different proposals from the
architects.

142. (A) argument


(B) background
(C) estimate
(D) combination

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Questions 143-146 refer to the following e-mail.

From: Customer Care custcare@arttodaymag.ca


To: Karina bhat < kbhat871@5mail.ca>
Date: November 5
Subject: Welcome to Art Today
Attachment: Form

Dear Ms. Bhat

Thank you for subscribing to Art Today! …143… you will be among the first to know about
exciting art exhibits, concerts, auctions, and festivals throughout western Canada. Your first
issue will arrive within the next few days, and then each issue will be sent at the beginning
of the month. …144… .
Your subscription also allows you unlimited … 145… to articles, videos, and other
multimedia on our web site. All you need to do is log in using your subscriber number and
password, which you will find … 146…the enclosed enrollment form.

Sincerely,

Ken Suzuki
Customer Representative

143. (A) Now 145. (A) accessing


(B) Afterward (B) accesses
(C) Then (C) accessed
(D) Meanwhile (D) access

144. (A) To place a subscription, call our service 146. (A) for
desk during business hours. (B) about
(B) If you do not receive your copy in a week, (C) on
please contact us immediately. (D) at
(C) Artists are invited to submit descriptions of
their work.
(D) The first concert is scheduled to take place
in Vancouver in early October.

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TEST
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PART 5
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices
are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark
the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

101. We will continue to strengthen our 105. The steroid solution the pharmacy made
natural gas business by ......... pursuing is ............contaminated with a fungus
new opportunities to expand our current because it has sickened more than
asset base. 160 people.
(A) aggressive (A) apparently
(B) aggressiveness (B) practically
(C) aggressively (C) eventually
(D) aggression (D) roughly

102. Yesterday, the chief executive wasn’t 106. The Family Store ............ closed on
feeling well and that’s why he failed to November 31, 2012 while we revamp
attend ........... meetings. the store and reopening again in 2013.
(A) himself (A) was
(B) him (B) are
(C) he (C) will be
(D) his (D) has been

103. Metropolitan Hospital provides lab 107. The flooring material will serve as
tests and prescription medications on an essential aesthetic aspect of the
site for which residents are .............. interior decoration, and natural
directly. materials will create a warm ............ for
(A) billed the indoor living space.
(B) claimed (A) standard
(C) priced (B) atmosphere
(D) valued (C) temperature
(D) character
104. The National Emergency Management
Agency will commence activities in 108. To safeguard your family against
............ of the International Day for foodborne illnesses, make sure you
Natural Disaster Reduction, which is ............ wash utensils after use,
being celebrated on October 5. especially if they have come into
(A) observant contact with raw meat, fish or poultry.
(B) observation (A) thorough
(C) observance (B) thoroughly
(D) observable (C) thoroughness
(D) most thorough

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109. When shopping at our customer portal, 114. Our pin-point marketing will maximize
you have the choice of paying by credit your return on investment, and our
card or charging the order ............ your targeted communication efforts will be
account. ........... meaningful to your customers
(A) of when they arrive.
(B) by (A) extreme
(C) at (B) extremely
(D) to (C) extremity
(D) extremes
110. In a corporate setting, many employees
find it ........ to focus on their work in an 115. Seeing the earthquake temporarily bring
open office where there are people the supply of confectionery to regional
constantly walking by. areas to a .........., Cherry Chase
(A) exhausting established a factory in California for
(B) exhausted the mass production of confectionery.
(C) exhaustingly (A) quit
(D) exhaustion (B) block
(C) halt
111. Even though your business insights and (D) stay
visual presentation of the data are strong,
.......... will matter if you lack the ability to 116. The software publishers are creating
engage your audience and effectively programs that are ............ too
communicate your message. complex for the majority of users.
(A) also (A) well
(B) neither (B) pretty
(C) however (C) quite
(D) now (D) far

112. The newly appointed president began 117. The new president has ........... to pick
to improve the financial ............. of the up where the previous CEO left off.
company by introducing several (A) finished
marketing strategies that set the (B) succeeded
company apart from its competitors. (C) recruited
(A) stably (D) attempted
(B) stabilize
(C) stable 118. According to the memo, employees
(D) stability ........... a cell phone for primarily work
purposes will no longer be taxed.
113. Please note that we will ask you to (A) gave
provide documentation containing a (B) given
photo ID in order to .........your identity. (C) were giving
(A) verify (D) have given
(B) rearrange
(C) complicate
(D) discount

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119. The Human Resources officer met 124. The government has given hugely
with the department managers to increased budgetary allocations to the
discuss the ..........criteria for candidates various ......... under its control.
ahead of the graduate interviews. (A) constitutions
(A) selection (B) organizations
(B) reference (C) settlements
(C) commitment (D) enrollments
(D) purchasing
125. Mr. Rambaudi is ...............with insuring
120. The ……........... prosperous an economy, that all windows are closed and locked
the better off the participants in that at the end of the working day.
economy are in terms of opportunities (A) responsible
to gain a higher income, which is a key (B) tasked
determiner of family well-being. (C) permitted
(A) much (D) obliged
(B) most
(C) many 126. Over the past five years household
(D) more incomes have increased ........................,
accompanying a sharp decline in the
121. Since the bargaining teams have been unemployment rate.
sent back to the negotiating table, (A) markedly
employees can continue working (B) fashionably
................. the current contract after it (C) loudly
expires on October 15. (D) importantly
(A) under
(B) aside 127. A special rate has been negotiated, so
(C) behind we would like to recommend staying at
(D) against the Hilton Hotel, ................... the
meetings will be held.
122. Norton & Preston has ............. as a (A) in it
nationally recognized firm, with the (B) in that
capability and resources to serve many (C) where
thousands of diverse clients (D) when
domestically and abroad.
(A) categorized 128. If any major defects in the home’s
(B) transpired physical structure are reported, sellers
(C) revealed should have them repaired ...............
(D) emerged marketing them to prospective buyers.
(A) next
123. Our company has ............been stronger (B) before
or better positioned for sustained, (C) whereas
profitable growth than it is today. (D) finally
(A) none
(B) anytime
(C) never
(D) quite
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129. Refrigerated and heated vehicles 130. Candidates who ........... need to inform
especially designed for the the committee before September 25 if
transportation of ......goods must comply they do not wish to run for election.
with a series of technical conditions. (A) nominated
(A) fragile (B) will be nominating
(B) durable (C) have been nominated
(C) spoiled (D) have nominated
(D) perishable

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PART 6
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of
each text. Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best
answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 131-134 refer to the following e-mail.

To: Dominic Campion < campion571@email.co.uk>


From: Customer Servicecust-serv@takada.co.jp
Date: Friday, 2 November 9:49 P.M.
Subject: Web site inquiry

Dear Mr. Campion,

Thank you for your recent comment on our web site about the instruction manual for the
BX2000 miniature camera. We agree with you …131… the instructions for uploading pictures
to a mobile phone are potentially confusing. …132… . Our documentation team has … 133…
revised the section to clarify the type of cable and software needed in order to transfer pictures
from your camera. You can find the …134… version of the manual in the product information
section of our web site, or we can send you a print version in the mail if you prefer. Delivery
usually takes 1 to 2 weeks.

Sincerely,

Makoda Kanemitsu
Customer Service representative
Takada Camera Company

131. (A) that 133. (A) instead


(B) on (B) likewise
(C) what (C) therefore
(D) of (D) nevertheless

132. (A) The BX2000 camera is one of our top-selling models. 134. (A) original
(B) Instruction manuals can be downloaded from our web (B) updated
site. (C) absolute
(C) We received similar feedback from other customers. (D) focused
(D) We are always looking for talented staff to join our
team.
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Questions 135-138 refer to the following e-mail.

To: saul ortaga@jmail.net


From: K- morris@tknmanufacturing.com
Date: October 18
Subject: Factory Manager position

Dear Mr. Ortega,

You are officially invited to a second interview. This time, I will be meeting only with the top
candidates to determine who is most …135… for the manager position. I believe you possess
many of the …136… we are looking for.

I trust that you remain interested in this job opportunity. …137… , would a 1:00 P.M.
appointment next Tuesday work for you? Please prepare a proposal that explains how you
would increase production at our plant without decreasing quality. …138…

Best regards,

Karen Morris
TKN Manufacturing
202-555-0127 ext.23

135. (A) suiting 137. (A) Despite that


(B) suitable (B) If so
(C) suit (C) However
(D) suits (D) For example

136. (A) agreements 138. (A) I would certainly be happy to write


(B) performances a job reference for you.
(C) qualities (B) My assistant will train you in your
(D) promotions new duties.
(C) I look forward to hearing your
vision for an efficient workplace.
(D) Your new product ideas were
especially informative.

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Questions 139-142 refer to the following advertisement.

Do You Wear Eyeglasses? Contact Culler Solutions Today!

In June, Culler Solutions will be conducting a consumer study on behalf of Optometrica 21.
To this end, we are …139… eyeglass wearers between the age of 21 and 65. Participants must
have a prescription that is less than two years old …140…the start of the study. …141…

Interested individuals are requested to fill out a short survey at cullersolutions.com/eyeglass-


study. Qualified applicants will be contacted by a member of our staff. Upon completion of the
study, each participant …142… a gift card valued at $100.

139. (A) seeking 141. (A) We reserve the right to order


(B) insuring discounted eyeglass frames.
(C) promoting (B) We will need to request a copy of
(D) showing the document for confirmation.
(C) We will enclose a copy of the
140. (A) except for document in the packet.
(B) as (D) We ask that you submit payment
(C) because of for the prescription promptly.
(D) at
142. (A) will receive
(B) had received
(C) to receive
(D) to be received

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Questions 143-146 refer to the following article.

SunnyVille Daily Times


Local News

(5 May) – on Monday, following a city council meeting, Mayor Tom Biel announced the
introduction of training programs for aspiring city transportation workers. During the press
conference, he noted the current …143… for both drivers and mechanics. …144…, he pointed
to a wave of employee retirements as having triggered these urgent staffing needs. The
announcement …145… with approval by most city officials. However, Nelton District
Representative Laura Ochoa was unconvinced. …146…

143. (A) settlement 145. (A) will be meeting


(B) reduction (B) to meet
(C) demand (C) had been meeting
(D) difficulty (D) was met

144. (A) Specifically 146. (A) She expects ticket prices to fall in
(B) Undoubtedly response to complaints.
(C) Regardless (B) She thinks the driver’s license test
(D) Besides should be more thorough.
(C) She wants to recruit workers who
are already skilled.
(D) She feels it is too early to start
replacing the city’s buses.

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TEST
4
26
PART 5
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices
are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark
the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

101. As promised in our last meeting, this 106. ................. graduating from Laccord
contract......you with the best price. University, Jing Xiong worked for
(A) provide Osiris Financial Service.
(B) provides (A) During
(C) provision (B) After
(D) provider (C) Next
(D) Above
102. To ...... the Adele’s Apparel store that
is nearest to you, select your state or 107. Gyeong Designs recently changed its
country from the pull-down menu. marketing strategy to target hotel and
(A) afford restaurant ..........
(B) create (A) to own
(C) locate (B) owned
(D) provide (C) owners
(D) own
103. The ink cartridge is designed for the
SZ2000 laser printer ............ should not 108. In........with lack of exercise and high
be used with any other model. stress, poor dietary habits can cause
(A) while significant health problems such as heart
(B) and disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
(C) or (A) coalition
(D) also (B) contrast
(C) combination
104. Lonan Imports will work .......with any (D) contribution
distributor to fulfill a customer request.
(A) directly 109. Jane Turngate was elected chairperson
(B) directs of the board of directors at Stellmann
(C) directed Corporation by a ......... margin.
(D) directness (A) narrow
(B) narrows
105. In order to ...... your email messages, (C) narrowly
you must type in your passport. (D) narrowness
(A) accessible
(B) accessed
(C) access
(D) accessibility

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110. The Keenview television is.......... selling 115. A 20 percent increase in revenue makes
well, even though the advertising this the .......... year yet for the Sorvine
campaign just started. Hotel Group.
(A) already (A) more profitable
(B) often (B) most profitable
(C) once (C) profiting
(D) previously (D) profitably

111. Today, Wichner Industries announced 116. The information you provide on this
that it ........... opening an office in questionnaire is strictly ......... and will
Kuala Lumpur to coordinate its not be shared with any other vendors.
overseas operations. (A) potential
(A) be (B) concentrated
(B) would be (C) dedicated
(C) is being (D) confidential
(D) been
117. Remove all items from your desk in
112. This is a ........ to renew your Chamber preparation for the office
of Business membership, which expires reorganization, but do not attempt to
on August 30. move heavy furniture by .........
(A) purpose (A) yourself
(B) conclusion (B) yours
(C) question (C) your
(D) reminder (D) you

113. Grove Canoes’ prices may ......... vary 118. Dhyana Home Improvement routinely
depending on changes in the cost of raw offers discounts to local nonprofit
materials. organizations that are ............ new
(A) occasion buildings.
(B) occasions (A) addressing
(C) occasional (B) constructing
(D) occasionally (C) investing
(D) centering
114. The Estes Museum explores the life and
work of artist Mariella Estes and is 119. By the time Ms. Qkada ...... in Incheon
located just ........ of Valparaiso, Chile. for the sales meeting, she had already
(A) outside completed preliminary negotiations by
(B) through telephone.
(C) next (A) arrives
(D) beyond (B) arrived
(C) has arrived
(D) will arrive

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120. ........ the terms of the contract, Mulz
Janitorial Service will clean all offices 126. The well-known Segal firm of Peterson,
in the Lundquist Building daily. Wong, and Lundgren, Inc., is ............
(A) As long as referred to as PWL.
(B) Because (A) common
(C) According to (B) commonness
(D) In order that (C) commonly
(D) commonality
121. At Hemdom Beds, our goal is to design
....................furniture while maintaining 127. Restaurant critic Pierre Dunn remarked
comfort and function. that the food served at Druss’ Kitchen
(A) innovatively has never been anything ........... superb.
(B) innovations (A) given
(C) innovates (B) but
(D) innovative (C) against
(D) by
122. Despite several setbacks, the restoration
of the Pratt Theater will be completed 128. Based on the ............... number of
........ of schedule. advance ticket sales, we expect to see
(A) soon record attendance levels at this year’s
(B) front festival in Donegal.
(C) early (A) overwhelm
(D) ahead (B) overwhelms
(C) overwhelming
123. The visiting diplomat spoke only........... (D) overwhelmingly
at the international conference before
returning to Johannesburg. 129. Sassen Motors’ newest car features a
(A) constantly stylish dashboard design and a ......
(B) frequently interior.
(C) usually (A) widespread
(D) briefly (B) plenty
(C) prevalent
124. The employee preferred to have (D) spacious
a.........in salary than to have to continue
working with her outdated computer. 130. Civil engineer Lorenzo Raspallo ........as
(A) reducing the guest speaker at the fifth annual
(B) reduction Bridge Conservation Colloquium next
(C) reduce month.
(D) reduces (A) to confirm
(B) to be confirmed
125. As stated in the company guidelines, (C) has been confirmed
sales agents receive.............. for time (D) having been confirmed
spent traveling to meet with clients.
(A) automation
(B) interruption
(C) compensation (D) distribution

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PART 6
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of
each text. Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best
answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 131-134 refer to the following e-mail.

To: jaredkho@pharmacon.com.au
From: angelazucker@umedvic.edu.au
Date: 22 June
Subject: Thanks!

Dear Dr. Kho,

Thanks for …131… our laboratory yesterday. As always, your expertise …132… . Our
technicians especially benefited from your demonstration of the updated imaging systems, as
well as from the general discussion of principles behind the technological advances in the lab
setting.
Over the next few months, I will be hiring several more technicians. Would …133… be
available to lead another session in October? …134… . Please let me know so we can discuss
the details.

Sincerely,

Angela Zucker

131. (A) calling 133. (A) theirs


(B) opening (B) yours
(C) visiting (C) you
(D) staffing (D) they

132. (A) appreciates 134. (A) Many of the candidates seem very
(B) will be appreciated promising.
(C) is appreciating (B) If so, it would be a great help to the
(D) was appreciated new employees.
(C) With your input, the process will be
quick.
(D) These technicians adhere to strict
regulations.

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Questions 135-138 refer to the following article.

BRENTON (March 22) – Yesterday, Breton Railway won a $37 million grant from the Federal
Transit Agency. Thanks to the …135…, construction of the proposed train terminal in Kirk
Valley can now begin.

The expansion of the rail system is certainly good news for many in the community. …136… .
Drivers, too, are pleased about the grant. Edgar Simental, …137… lives near the planned Kirk
Valley Station, says, “ What a relief for commuters like me. We have had to endure steadily
worsening road traffic …138… some time now. I anticipate taking the train instead of my car
to work every day as soon as the station opens.”

135. (A) funding 137. (A) likewise


(B) policy (B) another
(C) design (C) then
(D) strategy (D) who

136. (A) Riders will no longer be able to park their cars 138. (A) for
at the terminal. (B) with
(B) Officials have confirmed that construction has (C) about
been postponed indefinitely. (D) on
(C) The cost of a monthly train pass, however, is
expected to increase.
(D) The project will create about 75 permanent jobs
at the station.

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Questions 139-142 refer to the following e-mail

To: Josephine Blum [jblum@serenelakerestaurant.net]


From: Charlie Timmer [ ctimmer@serenelakerestaurant.net]
Re: Outstanding reviews
Date: April 2

Dear Josephine,

The other managers and I were pleased to read the recent glowing reviews in both the Gazette
Daily Press and the Downtowner. We agree that your contributions to Serene lake Restaurant
have been … 139… . Therefore, we are happy …140… you a bonus that will be paid with
your next weekly paycheck on April 8.
…141…, we are raising your salary by 10 percent, effective May 1. Since you began as
Executive chef in December, our sales have more than doubled. …142… . These positive
trends are directly linked to your stellar performance.

Many thanks from the management team of Serene Lake Restaurant.

Charlie

139. (A) withdrawn 141. (A) For example


(B) matched (B) In addition
(C) affordable (C) Nevertheless
(D) exceptional (D) On the other hand

140. (A) to award 142. (A) An assistant manager will be hired


(B) an award as soon as possible.
(C) it awarded (B) The restaurant will be open late on
(D) that awards weekends beginning next month.
(C) You are the only staff member who
will receive a raise this year.
(D) Our ratings in local magazines have
also risen significantly.

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Questions 143-146 refer to the following article.

Education Fair

(9 July) – The annual International Higher Education Fair came to Jakarta for the third
consecutive year on Saturday, 7 July. …143… . As usual, American and Australian
universities were …144… represented. …145…, observers noted that participation from
European and Asian universities has been increasing year by year. Also noticeable was the fact
that many more graduate students attended the … 146… this year than in the past.

143. (A) A teachers’ conference was also held at the 145. (A) Moreover
same hotel. (B) Rather
(B) The fair featured hundreds of institutions from (C) Instead
all over the world. (D) Thus
(C) local student organizations arranged the evening
entertainment. 146. (A) class
(D) Registration fees were waived for those who (B) demonstration
volunteered to work at the fair. (C) event
(D) ceremony
144. (A) heavy
(B) heavily
(C) heavier
(D) heaviness

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TEST
5
34
PART 5
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices
are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark
the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

101. Ms. Durkin asked for volunteers to help 105. Information ............. the artwork in the
.............. with the employee fitness lobby is available at the reception desk.
program. (A) across
(A) she (B) about
(B) her (C) upon
(C) hers (D) except
(D) herself
106. With the Gema XTI binoculars,
102. Lasner Electronics' staff have extensive users can .............. see objects that
........... of current hardware systems. are more than 100 meters away.
(A) know (A) ease
(B) known (B) easy
(C) knowledge (C) easily
(D) knowledgeable (D) easier

103. ............. a year, Tarrin Industrial Supply 107. The Physical Therapy Association is
audits the accounts of all of its committed to keeping costs .............. for
factories. its certification programs.
(A) Once (A) affordable
(B) Immediately (B) permitted
(C) Directly (C) cutting
(D) Yet (D) necessary

104. Ms. Pham requested a refund ............ 108. Mr. Brennel .......... positions in various
the coffeemaker she received was areas of the company before he became
damaged. president.
(A) despite (A) occupation
(B) why (B) ccupational
(C) concerning (C) occupying
(D) because (D) occupied

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109. Any requests for time off should be 114. Last year, Tadaka Computer Solutions
addressed to the ......... department ranked third ..........in regional earnings.
supervisor. (A) together
(A) urgent (B) overall
(B) appropriate (C) consecutively
(C) subsequent (D) generally
(D) deliverable
115. ............. the popularity of the BPT39
110. World Fish Supply delivers the freshest wireless speaker, production will be
fish possible thanks to innovative increased fivefold starting next month.
........... and shipping methods. (A) On behalf of
(A) preserves (B) Whether
(B) preserved (C) Moreover
(C) preserve (D) As a result of
(D) preservation
116. Zypo Properties has just signed a lease
111. Company executives are currently agreement with the law firm ...........
reviewing the annual budget offices are on the third floor.
................. submitted to them by the (A) how
Financial Planning department. (B) what
(A) requirements (C) whose
(B) deliveries (D) wherever
(C) developers
(D) qualities 117. ...........events this year caused profits in
the second and third quarters to differ
112. Even the CEO had to admit that significantly from original projections.
Prasma Designs' win was ............ the (A) Total
result of fortunate timing. (B) Marginal
(A) parts (C) Representative
(B) parted (D) Unforeseen
(C) partly
(D) parting 118. The timeline for the pathway lighting
project was extended to ............ input
113. Mr. Singh took notes on ............ the from the environmental commission.
focus group discussed during the (A) use up
morning session. (B) believe in
(A) each (C) make into
(B) several (D) allow for
(C) another
(D) everything 119. Ms. Carpenter will be attending the
conference with ........ marketing team.
(A) she
(B) her
(C) hers
(D) herself

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120. ........... the last ten years, Bay City's 126. When leaving the auditorium, please
population has grown by about 27 exit ...........the doors on the lower level.
percent. (A) except
(A) As (B) inside
(B) Against (C) without
(C) During (D) through
(D) Below
127. Ms. Delgado would like to meet with
121. Please congratulate Alan Schmit, all loan officers .......... reviewing any
............ of the Leadership Award in more loan applications.
Nursing at Knoll Hospital. (A) now that
(A) won (B) as though
(B) wins (C) before
(C) winning (D) often
(D) winner
128. Cedar Branch Hill has a………..as a
122. Ireland's largest software producer will business-friendly environment that
.......be opening a large facility in Cork. provides efficient licensing and other
(A) soon legal processes.
(B) such (A) prediction
(C) ever (B) courtesy
(D) like (C) reputation
(D) statement
123. Ashburn Bank's online service has
been in high demand ........... 129. The actors held an additional rehearsal
(A) lateness ................... perfect their performance
(B) later in the final scene.
(C) lately (A) considerably
(D) latest (B) in order to
(C) nevertheless
124. The ............ of videos to electronic (D) as a result of
press releases can help companies
showcase their products. 130. RZT Technology will double the size of
(A) content its Toronto laboratory to ............. the
(B) addition organization's rapid growth.
(C) pictures (A) assign
(D) promotion (B) investigate
(C) experience
125. Ms. Hyun is reviewing the training (D) accommodate
manual to see if updates .................
(A) have need
(B) needing
(C) are needed
(D) to be needed

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PART 6
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of
each text. Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best
answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 131-134 refer to the following e-mail.

From: Young Ho Woo, Office of Professional Department


To: All employees
Subject: Lecture series
Date: Tuesday, October 1

Dear Colleagues,

The first of our surveying the Field lectures will be held on October 3. This …131… lecture
will be led by Roberto Colon, founder of the successful start-up Radio Dedicate. Mr. Colon
…132… what established technology companies can learn from start-up businesses. Mr.
Colon’s talk is the only one in the series that addresses start-ups. …133…

As you know, Mr Colon is a great leader in the industry, so we hope all staff will be present.
Nevertheless, you must seek …134… your manager before attending.

Thank you,

Young Ho Woo

131. (A) final 133. (A) Many large technology companies


(B) daily are privately owned.
(C) revised (B) Corporate lecture series are gaining
(D) upcoming popularly in the field of technology.
(C) As a student, Mr. Colon published
132. (A) discussed an article in a prestigious business journal.
(B) will discuss (D) The rest will deal with various other
(C) has discussed topics, including marketing and
(D) will have discussed customer service.

134. (A) approving


(B) who approves
(C) the approval of
(D) having approved
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Questions 135-138 refer to the following letter.

January 28

Ojas Ramachandran
Sawat Clothing Company
Bengaluru 560 001
Karmataka, India

Dear Mr. Ramachandran,

We are writing to let you know about a temporary …135… in our order fulfillment service.
On March 20. We will begin moving all of our inventory to a new warehouse in Kyoto.
…136… . The move will take up to two weeks, …137… which time we will be unable to ship
overseas orders. …138… any delays, please place your next order by March 14. If you have
any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Aiko Oba
Customer Service Director

135. (A) extension 137. (A) rather than


(B) solution (B) due to
(C) improvement (C) during
(D) disruption (D) above

136. (A) This will allow us to keep a larger variety of 138. (A) To avoid
items in stock. (B) Having avoided
(B) These will be available at a special price for a (C) Avoids
limited time. (D) Avoided
(C) Warehousing has become an important industry
in the region.
(D) You can track the status of your order on our web
site.

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Questions 139-142 refer to the following article.

GTC Public Meeting


May 7

By Josip Kovach

The Greenville Transportation Commission (GTC) will hold a public meeting at City Hall on
Thursday, May 15, at 7P.M., to discuss its proposal to extend light rail service to Greenville
Industrial Park. …139… . Residents of the neighborhood have complained that the extension
will generate too much noise during peak commuting hours. …140… the GTC has been
studying the feasibility of installing noise barriers along the tracks. At the meeting, Leora
Kelman, CEO of Acoustic Engineering, will explain how much noise reduction the GTC can
…141… to achieve with the barriers. A …142… by Mayor Joe Rowan will follow.

139. (A) The GTC completed the project ahead of 141. (A) remind
schedule. (B) accept
(B) The rail line will run through a residential (C) persuade
area. (D) expect
(C) The commission chair will run for mayor
next year. 142. (A) present
(D) The GTC has decided to hold monthly (B) presenting
meetings. (C) presenter
(D) presentation
140. (A) In addition
(B) In time
(C) In response
(D) In conclusion

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Questions 143-146 refer to the following e-mail.

From: rosgrove@ lavilli.com


To: henriksson@skanenursery.se
Subject: Svenska Yellow
Date: April 2

Dear Mr. henriksson,

I represent the Lavilli Garden Stores chain, which is now in the process of …143…its product
range to include newly developed kinds of tree. We are interested in carrying
Svenska Yellow apple saplings in our stores. Since this …144… originated in Sweden, we
contacted the Association of Swedish Fruit Producers, which recommended your apple nursery
to us. On your web site, it appears you do …145… have the product in stock. Initially, we
would be interested in buying small sample of saplings. …146… .Do you offer discounts for
bulk purchases?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Roger Osgrove
Lavilli Garden Stores

143. (A) expanding 145. (A) indeed


(B) expanded (B) alone
(C) expands (C) quite
(D) expand (D) ever

144. (A) response 146. (A) Our nursery has been family-owned
(B) method for over 100 years.
(C) ability (B) Unfortunately, they are no longer in
(D) variety stock at this point.
(C) However, we want to place a larger
order in the future.
(D) If you do, please visit our Web site
for more information on our offer.

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TEST
6
42
PART 5
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices
are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark
the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

101. York Development Corporation marked 106. Here at Vanguard Buying Club, help
the.......of the Ford Road office complex .........members find quality merchandise
with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. at the lowest possible prices.
(A) opens (A) us
(B) opening (B) our
(C) opened (C) we
(D) openly (D) ourselves

102. Staff at the Bismarck hotel were 107. Management announced that all
...............helpful to us during our stay. salespeople would be receiving a bonus
(A) quite this year,...............in time for summer
(B) enough vacations.
(C) far (A) just
(D) very (B) as
(C) only
103. Mrs. Brown will explain some possible (D) by
consequences of the.............. merger
with the Wilson-Peek Corporation. 108. According to Florida Digital Designer
(A) proposed Magazine, many graphic designers do
(B) proposal not consider........to be traditional artists.
(C) proposition (A) it
(D) proposing (B) their
(C) themselves
104. The Springdale supermarket survey (D) itself
................will be released a week after
they are evaluated. 109. A wooden bridge crossing the wading
(A) events pond ............... to the hotel’s nine-hole
(B) stores golf course.
(C) results (A) prepares
(D) coupons (B) leads
(C) presents
105. The new printer operates more (D) takes
..............than the previous model did.
(A) quickest
(B) quickness
(C) quick
(D) quickly
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110. A special sale on stationery............. on 115. Of all the truck models available today,
the Write Things Web site yesterday. it can be difficult to figure out
(A) was announced ..................would best suit your
(B) announced company’s needs.
(C) was announcing (A) when
(D) to announce (B) why
(C) which
111. All produce transported by Gocargo (D) where
Trucking is refrigerated ...............upon
pickup to prevent spoilage. 116. CEO Yoshiro Kasai has expressed
(A) lately complete faith in Fairway Maritime’s
(B) promptly .............to deliver the product on time.
(C) potentially (A) belief
(D) clearly (B) measure
(C) problem
112. The Ferrera Museum plans to exhibit a (D) ability
collection of Lucia Almeida’s most
...................sculptures. 117. At Derwin Securities, trainees
(A) innovative alternate.............attending information
(B) innovation sessions and working closely with
(C) innovatively assumed mentors.
(D) innovate (A) along
(B) against
113. The bank’s cashier windows are open (C)between
daily from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M (D) near
.................... on Sundays.
(A) except 118. Company Vice President Astrid
(B) until Barretto had no........................to being
(C) no considered for the position of CEO.
(D) yet (A) objected
(B) objecting
114. Inventory control and warehousing (C) objects
Strategies.......... within the (D) objection
responsibilities of the supply chain
manager. 119. Belinda McKay fans who are.............to
(A) have the author's formal writing style will be
(B) cover surprised by her latest biography.
(C) mark (A) fortunate
(D) fall (B) readable
(C) comparable
(D) accustomed

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120. The Southeast Asia Business 125. Andrzej Ptak’s photography Web site
Convention will feature.............known will be available online..............we have
and respected leaders from countries finished organizing and cataloging his work.
across the region. (A) how
(A) widen (B) once
(B) wider (C) so too
(C) widely (D) not only
(D) wide
126. The initial feedback from early buyers
121. ............the high cost of fuel, customers of the Sunbell XC2 mobile phone
are buying smaller, more efficient cars. indicates that they found it ......... to use.
(A) Together with (A) conveniences
(B) Instead of (B) conveniently
(C) As well as (C) convenience
(D) Because of (D) convenient

122. Over the past ten years, Bellworth 127. ................ space in the bathroom was
Medical Clinic...........Atlan Protection limited, the contractor managed to fit in
officers for all security needs. two sinks and a shower.
(A) is hiring (A) Both
(B) were hiring (B) So that
(C) has hired (C) Whether
(D) was hired (D) Even though

123. The driver will make three................... 128. War stole his youth and his home.
the package before it is returned to our Everything in his life changed ………..
warehouse. (A) therefore
(A) attempts (B) as a result
(B) pursuits (C) by no means
(C) aims (D) moreover
(D) experiences
129. ................a national holiday falls on a
124. We congratulate all Riverside Thursday, the Barstow Company allows
employees, whose.................effort has employees to take off Friday as well.
resulted in a 2G percent reduction in (A) Even
waste disposal costs. (B) For
(A) collect (C) Nearly
(B) collective (D) Whenever
(C) collects
(D) collector 130. ............materials for the advanced Farsi
course include an audio CD and a DVD.
(A) Supplementary
(B) Consequential
(C) Persistent
(D) Cooperative
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PART 6
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of
each text. Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best
answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 131-134 refer to the following email.

To: samsmith@digitalIT.com
From: sharronb@email.com
Date: September 24
Subject: Business Contract

Dear Mr. Smith,

I am Sharron Biggs, CEO and founder of BiggsGraphics. I recently came across your
advertisement …131… the partnership of a graphic design company for a number of your
projects. BiggsGraphics has …132… experience working with various small businesses and
companies in designing advertising campaigns, logos, and websites. …133… Our website
www.biggs-graphics.com also has some information about our company.
I’m interested in working with your company on your projects and hope we can build a
beneficial partnership. I look forward …134… your reply.

Sincerely, Sharron Biggs


CEO, BiggsGraphics

131. (A) seek 133. (A) I would really appreciate the


(B) to seek opportunity to work with you.
(C) seeking (B) I heard that DigitalIT is a great company.
(D) are seeking (C) In fact, our designs are often copied by
other companies.
132. (A) extensive (D) I have attached a number of our past
(B) restricted designs to illustrate what we
(C) generous specialize in.
(D) limitless
134. (A) at
(B) to
(C) with
(D) from

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Questions 135-138 refer to the following announcement.

Thank you for shopping at Larson’s China. Our products are known for their modern and
unique patterns and color combinations, as well as …135… and strength. …136… Please
note, however, that repeated drops and rough handling will …137… eventual breakage. We
suggest you store them carefully and that you don’t use harsh chemicals, steel sponges, or
…138… scrubbing when cleaning them. Please visit our website at www.larsonchina.com for
information about handling and care or call us at 555-1234 if you have any questions or
concerns.

135. (A) durable 137. (A) result in


(B) durability (B) occur to
(C) durableness (C) ending at
(D) durable (D) stop with

136. (A) Larson’s utensils and silverware go great with 138. (A) ambitious
the dinnerware. (B) combative
(B) Our most popular line, the Spring Flower (C) aggressive
China is sold out at most locations. (D) complacent
(C) Visit our store to check out our other beautiful
products.
(D) They are dishwasher - and microwave - safe
and we’re confident that you’ll be using them
for years to come.

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Questions 139-142 refer to the following notice.

Entry Position: Gold & Slide Accounting Firm


We are looking for enthusiastic candidates with an educational background in finance or
…139… All candidates should have some computer experience. Job experience is not
…140… but preferred. Candidates with a bilingual language ability …141… favored.
Positions include jobs in accounting, statistics, and general office assistant. If you are
interested, please visit our website at www. G&S accountingfirm.com/employment for more
information. You can send your cover letters and resumes to Karen Hill at khill@G&S.com.
We will begin interviewing candidates on Monday, November 5. …142…

139. (A) account 141. (A) is being


(B) accountant (B) will be
(C) accounting (C) has been
(D) accounted (D) were being

140. (A) basic 142. (A) We sincerely thank you for your
(B) decisive interest.
(C) additional (B) The positions begin the following
(D) necessary month.
(C) Please call us for more information.
(D) We apologize for any
inconvenience.

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Questions 143-146 refer to the following notice.

To: Kitchen staff, office employees


From: Manager, Larry Park
Date: March 23
Subject: Renovations

To all kitchen staff and Harmon employees,

From Sunday, March 23 to Thursday, March 27, the employee cafeteria kitchens will undergo
renovations as new appliances and equipment …143… in to replace the old ones. …144…
Instead, the convenience shops will carry more sandwiches, prepared lunch boxes, and snacks
for the employees during this time.
The renovations will increase the number of sinks, ovens, and stove tops so that a larger
volume of meals can be provided …145… the lunch and dinner rushes. We apologize for the
inconvenience but we hope that the changes will …146… the services in the cafeteria.

143. (A) are bringing 145. (A) before


(B) have brought (B) after
(C) bring (C) during
(D) are brought (D) within

144. (A) This will take a lot of work. 146. (A) develop
(B) As a result, the convenience shops will (B) improve
(C) Because of this, hot meals will not be (C) rectify
available for the patrons. (D) recover
(D) There will be noise and chaos as a result.

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TEST
7
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PART 5
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices
are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark
the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

101. I was so pleased to have the ……… 106. The................of videos to electronic
to visit your country. press releases can help companies
(A) necessity showcase their products.
(B) opportunity (A) content
(C) destiny (B) addition
(D) possibility (C) pictures
(D) promotion
102. The police asked that ……who saw the
accident should get in touch with them. 107. As the car is small, it’s much more
(A) somebody ……………… on petrol.
(B) someone (A) expensive
(C) anyone (B) poor
(D) one (C) economical
(D) economic
103. We drove round the town center for
half an hour looking for a parking…….. 108. You must …………… everything you
(A) house need with you for a week away.
(B) stop (A) bear
(C) space (B) carry
(D) area (C) carry on
(D) take
104. The secretary will come to see you
tomorrow ………….she is kept late at 109. The judges for this year's screenplay
the office. competition include.........from Hanovi
(A) unless Studios.
(B) if (A) represents
(C) even (B) representatives
(D) because (C) represented
(D) represent
105. When our friends are unfortunate, we
should try to show our………………. 110. I have attached my resume detailing
(A) pity my........experience in the hotel industry.
(B) love (A) extensive
(C) sympathy (B) punctual
(D) embarrassment (C) prospective
(D) accepted
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111. Remember to check the spelling of Mr. 116. In preparation for Mr. Kumar’
Kamashi's name when......the document. retirement at the end of March, the
(A) revising Carolex Corporation will need to
(B) revises .................a new facilities director.
(C) revised (A) resume
(D) revise (B) compete
(C) recruit
112. Residents visited City Hall to ask (D) conduct
..............developers will preserve the
historic properties. 117. The team's contributions to the Ripton
(A) although Group’s marketing plan were
(B) since very............... acknowledged.
(C) whether (A) favor
(D) both (B) favorably
(C) favorable
113. The Ford Group’s proposed advertising (D) favored
campaign is by far the most...............we
have seen so far. 118. .............receiving the engineering
(A) innovate award, Ms. Kwon made a point of
(B) innovative thanking longtime mentors.
(C) innovations (A) Onto
(D) innovatively (B) Unlike
(C) About
114. Solei Landscaping announced that the (D) Upon
design for the Cherry Hill building
complex is .............. complete. 119. Please read the list of................
(A) almost qualifications to ensure that you have
(B) nearby the necessary education and experience
(C) anytime for the position.
(D) yet (A) slight
(B) equal
115. Daniel Nishida, the chief supply officer, (C) obliged
asked that ................... be given full (D) essential
responsibility for approving all
invoices. 120. Choosing the best software tool to
(A) he eliminate computer viruses is rarely
(B) him simple, ............it is important to seek
(C) his expert advice.
(D) himself (A) why
(B) then
(C) nor
(D) so

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121. The Empire State Building, ..……... the 126. The Williamsport Hotel is an ideal
tallest building in the world, is still venue for the conference because of its
impressive. ..............to the airport.
(A) no (A) achievement
(B) not longer (B) proximity
(C) no longer (C) competence
(D) any longer (D) exception

122. It was a very quiet night so the sudden 127. The second training session is for
noise of breaking glass ………… me. employees.......................responsibilities
(A) shattered include processing payroll forms.
(B) staggered (A) whose
(C) startled (B) which
(D) jumped (C) what
(D) who
123. She became powerful but her father
remained a …………….peasant. 128. .........poorly the high-speed printer may
(A) basic be functioning, it is still making copies
(B) normal that are adequate for our purposes.
(C) standard (A) Rather
(D) simple (B) Seldom
(C) However
124. This year the rice harvest looks as (D) Thoroughly
though we shall have a better …….......
(A) outcome 129. He …………his son of the dangers of
(B) amount driving too fast in his new car.
(C) product (A) remembered
(D) crop (B) warned
(C) threatened
125. Even though Smithton Electronics’ (D) concerned
second quarter was not............., the
company plans to invest large sums on 130. Northeast Community Finance….........
research. an online system in order to shorten
(A) profitable service lines at branch locations.
(B) profiting (A) has implemented
(C) profitability (B) to be implementing
(D) profitably (C) to have been implementing
(D) is implemented

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PART 6
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of
each text. Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best
answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 131-134 refer to the following notice

Employee Spring Training

Lawrence Paper is dedicated to helping all of its employees fulfill their potential. That is
why we have once again organized 2 days of spring training. Human Resources has put
together a wide range of topics for this year’s workshops, …131… sales techniques,
computer skills, communication strategies, and goal setting. We still have two workshop
time slots available, so if there is something you’ve been dying to learn about, please let us
know. It’s quite possible we …132… it into this year’s spring training. …133… Feel free
to …134… any ideas you might have to Nancy Kensington in the human resources
department.

NLKensington@lawrencepaper.com

131. (A) distributing 133. (A) If we get many suggestions, we


(B) locating could also hold a workshop on the
(C) including following weekend, December 4th.
(D) advancing (B) We’ll be finalizing our choices by
the end of the week.
132. (A) were incorporating (C) A large amount of time and energy
(B) should incorporate has gone into organizing this
(C) are incorporating conference.
(D) could incorporate (D) Inviting friends and family to these
events is always encouraged.

134. (A) create


(B) request
(C) submit
(D) transfer

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Questions 135-138 refer to the following advertisement.

Vander Properties

Vander Properties has been serving Houston for over 29 years. It is through our
commitment to providing the highest degree of expertise market knowledge and …135… are
recognized as an industry leader.

We specialize in …136… and corporate real estate here in the Denver area. …137…
you are looking to buy a new home or start a new business, we are the people you should be
talking with. With our office centrally located downtown, we have our eyes on the whole
city.

Browse our site for listing, or give us a call today. …138…


wwv.vanderproperties.com
Phone: (313) 782-9919
Address: 834 Walton St.

135. (A) personalize 137. (A) Whether


(B) personalizes (B) Even if
(C) personalizing (C) Even though
(D) personalized (D) Whenever

136. (A) productive 138. (A) Take a drive out of town and come
(B) promoted see us today.
(C) relevant (B) We appreciate your assistance.
(D) residential (C) Of course, drop-ins are always
welcome.
(D) Our kitchen is open from eight to
five daily.

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Questions 139-142 refer to the following notice.

Pizza Chef Wanted


Papa Gino’s is hiring, and all …139… applicants will be considered. …140… Even if you
have no experience, training will be provided if you meet our requirements. To meet our
requirements, you must have a …141… health card, reliable transportation, and be able to
work evenings and weekends. Please apply in person at Papa Gino’s on State and Pine.
…142… look forward to meeting you.

139. (A) qualify 141. (A) valid


(B) qualifying (B) working
(C) qualified (C) effective
(D) to qualify (D) strong

140. (A) We are looking for candidates that have some 142. (A) She
experience in Italian food. (B) They
(B) We are looking for candidates that have (C) We
experience fishing. (D) He
(C) We are looking for people who can fish.
(D) We are looking for people who want to
practice.

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Questions 143-146 refer to the following letter.

November 11
John Adams
Tri-State, Apt 408
New York, NY
10873

Dear Mr. Adams,


I am pleased to inform you that you …143… as one of the finalists for the position of sales
director at Goldie Saks. Over 100 applicants applied for the …144… but we have narrowed
down our list to 8 candidates. You will be called in for an interview on November 15 from
1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. …145… The location will be the company headquarters. Our
assistant, Miss Lane, will meet you at the main lobby and take you to the interview room.

For the candidates that do well in these interviews, there will be a second interview. We will
let you know as soon as possible whether you …146…

Please call us at 555-1234 if you have any further questions.


We hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Law
Executive Manager

143. (A) were choosing 145. (A) The building is easy to locate.
(B) had chosen (B) We would like you to come in at
(C) have been chosen 1:00P.M.
(D) chose (C) Our interviewers will ask you
several questions.
144. (A) position (D) You will be given a specific
(B) location schedule.
(C) career
(D) appointment 146. (A) enable
(B) approve
(C) refuse
(D) qualify

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TEST
8
58
PART 5
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices
are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark
the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

101. The regional manager will arrive 106. Customers can wait in the reception
tomorrow, so please ensure that area..............our mechanics complete
all...........documents are ready. the car repairs.
(A) she (A) whether
(B) her (B) except
(C) hers (C) while
(D) herself (D) during

102. The historic Waldridge Building was 107. No one without a pass will be granted
constructed nearly 200 yeas ................ ..............to the conference.
(A) away (A) admission
(B) enough (B) is admitting
(C) ago (C) admitted
(D) still (D) to admit

103. Consumers..........enthusiastically to the 108. To receive an electronic reminder when


new colors developed by Sanwell Paint. payment is due, set up an online account
(A) responding ..................Albright Bank.
(B) response (A) of
(C) responsively (B) about
(D) responded (C) over
(D) with
104. The .... files contain your employment
contract and information about our 109. The registration fee is....... refundable up
company. to two weeks prior to the conference date.
(A) directed (A) fullest
(B) attached (B) fuller
(C) interested (C) fully
(D) connected (D) full

105. Please submit each reimbursement 110. All identifying information has been
request according to its category, as ..............from this letter of complaint so
outlined in last month's memo. that it can be used for training purposes.
(A) separately (A) produced
(B) separateness (B) extended
(C) separates (C) removed
(D) separate (D) resolved
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111. ............this time next year, Larkview 117. Online shoppers who experience long
Technology will have acquired two new waits for their orders tend.............the
subsidiaries. business low ratings.
(A) To (A) have given
(B) By (B) gave
(C) Quite (C) to give
(D) Begin (D) given

112. Table reservations for greater.................. 118. .............of the new Delran train station
than ten must be made at least one day will begin in late September.
in advance. (A) Association
(A) plates (B) Construction
(B) meals (C) Violation
(C) sizes (D) Comprehension
(D) parties
119. The computing power of the new laptop
113. Because of...........weather conditions, is......................to any desktop computer
tonight's concert in Harbin Park has in the same price range.
been canceled. (A) compare
(A) worsening (B) comparing
(B) worse (C) comparison
(C) worsen (D) comparable
(D) worst
120. Dr. Yuina Hashimoto recently added
114. Ms.Al-Omani will rely.....team leaders to another doctor to her practice,
develop employee incentive programs. .........allowing more patients to be seen.
(A) onto (A) that
(B) into (B) thus
(C) within (C) which
(D) upon (D) so that

115. Survey.................analyze the layout of a 121. Graden Hotel.................its superior


land area above and below ground level. reputation thanks to the leadership of its
(A) technicians president, Marcia Clemente.
(B) technically (A) practiced
(C) technical (B) treated
(D) technicality (C) heard
(D) earned
116. ..........assemble your Gessen product,
first read all instructions and gather all 122. Aki Katsuro’s latest novel is his most
required tools. exciting ..............and is sure to make
(A) For the purpose of Radin Books’ best-seller list.
(B) To be sure (A) just
(C) In order to (B) later
(D) For example (C) yet
(D) very
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123. Thanks..............to pastry chef Ana 127. Most senior managers approved the
Villagra, Lauducci's Restaurant has architect’s proposal for the office
become a favorite with local patrons. layout, although expressed ...............
(A) largely concerns about the cost.
(B) larger (A) one
(C) large (B) one another
(D) largest (C) each other
(D) other
124. At Crintack Manufacturing, we
acknowledge our.................to provide a 128. Greenville Library has hired an office
safe workplace for our employees. assistant not only to perform general
(A) assumption office duties.............to support an
(B) valuation ongoing special project.
(C) perception (A) but also
(D) obligation (B) only if
(C) other than
125. .............Mr. Donovan had expected the (D) as for
charity event to be a success, the
response from the community still 129. The lease with The Pawlicki Group
overwhelmed him. ...............if modifications to the existing
(A) Whenever offices are made.
(B) Although (A) had continued
(C) Even so (B) will be continued
(D) In spite of (C) was continuing
(D) has been continuing

126. This free mobile app provides 130. Wrazen Associates.................a summary
...........calendar updates, so sales people with a list of recommendations as a
will never miss an appointment. routine part of any audit.
(A) casual (A) realizes
(B) equal (B) induces
(C) continual (C) causes
(D) eventual (D) issue

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PART 6
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of
each text. Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best
answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 131-134 refer to the following notice.

Urgent! Journeyman Plumber Needed

Ace Plumbing is looking for an experienced plumber to join our …131… business here in
Columbia. …132… We have always been a family-owned-and-run business, but with the
…133… increase in Columbia’s population over the last three years, we have an opportunity
to welcome in a new journeyman plumber. The candidate should have experience with all
…134… of plumbing, both commercial and residential. Please send your resume to
aceplumbing@gmail.com and we will schedule an interview.

131. (A) expanding 133. (A) monstrous


(B) expecting (B) dramatic
(C) contracting (C) impossible
(D) controlling (D) insane

132. (A) Ace Plumbing has been servicing the 134. (A) pieces
Columbia are since 1954. (B) flows
(B) We have little connection to the community. (C) installations
(C) We have been struggling to pay our bills. (D) types
(D) Ace Plumbing is in financial trouble.

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Questions 135-138 refer to the following web page.

Learn social media marketing tactics only at Genius Marketing’s Power Conference.

Are you ready to take your social media marketing to the next level? Then …135… Genius
Marketing’s Power Conference and learn cutting-edge social media marketing tactics.
…136… This could be the most educational two days of your year.

Genius Marketing will give you real-world tactics to boost your paid and organic social
media marketing efforts. …137… you buy social media advertising or focus on organic
social media engagement, Genius Marketing’s Power Conference is the conference you
need to attend this year. You’ll be inspired by experts, meet others with your challenges,
and get actionable tactics to drive traffic, increase sales and …138… customer satisfaction.

To apply, just click the link below.

APPLICATION

135. (A) attend 137. (A) Either


(B) attends (B) Whether
(C) attended (C) Rather
(D) attending (D) Not only

136. (A) Guide people in the industry to greatness by 138. (A) divide
joining today. (B) engage
(B) The conference will be in Houston on May 3 (C) devalue
and 4. (D) endure
(C) Registration for this two-week course will be
on November 20.
(D) Classes will be held throughout the month of
March.

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Questions 139-142 refer to the following e-email.

To: Nancy Craft


From: Omar Patel
Date: January 16
Subject: Pre-shipping Procedures

At the manufacturing team meeting, …139… was raised that inventory wasn’t always being
properly stored before being shipped. …140… to that concern, the team decided to review the
written procedure to determine if additional steps should be added. …141… Please try to
arrange the schedules of the team in the packaging and storage wing so a majority of the
managers can attend this meeting.

I am confident that the packaging and storage team management …142… that the written
procedure leaves no room for any inventory to accidentally be improperly stored. Any
suggestions made by the packaging and storage team will only enhance a superior checklist.

139. (A) understanding 141. (A) A meeting of the packaging and


(B) concern storage team has been set for
(C) challenges Tuesday, January 23.
(D) patience (B) All employees should be asked to
review the procedure before starting
140. (A) So work on Tuesday.
(B) Due to (C) The meeting will investigate the
(C) Regardless of possibility of redundancies in the
(D) Provided packaging process.
(D) Additional training sessions plan to
be added sometime at the end of
December.

142. (A) is discovering


(B) have been discovered
(C) will discover
(D) has discovered

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Questions 143-146 refer to the following letter.

June 3, 2016
Yui Minakuchi
143 Dean St. Apt. 3
Brooklyn, NY 10787

Dear Ms. Minakuchi,

It is my pleasure to inform you that Hannover Design would like …143… you to interview
for our summer intern program. We are only interviewing fifteen candidates this year for the
six positions we have available. You will be pleased to know that you were selected out of a
group of over 200 people …144… applied for an interview.
We will be holding interviews on March 6 and 7 from 1:00 to 6:00 P.M. We would like for
you to come on the 6th at 1:30 P.M. If you are able to. If not, we can …145… for you to come
on the 7th. …146… if you have any questions, feel free to call our office (212-347-9919) and
the human resources department will be able to assist you. We look forward to hearing from
you soon.
Sincerely,

Max Wright
Office Manager
Hannover Design
212-326-1268
M. Wright@hannoverdesign.com

143.(A) to invite 145. (A) order


(B) will invite (B) arrange
(C) has invited (C) oblige
(D) will be inviting (D) attend

144. (A) whom 146. (A) You will need to bring a completed
(B) that application and some type of
(C) whose identification card.
(D) which (B) Please let us know as soon as
possible if you will be able to attend.
(C) We wish we were able to accept your
offer, but we must decline it.
(D) Please RSVP and indicate if you plan
on bringing a guest.

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TEST
9
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PART 5
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices
are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark
the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

101. Ms. Tillinghast has received several 106. A record number of appliance .......came
awards ..............her innovative ideas. into the Port of Reece last month.
(A) away (A) shipments
(B) for (B) shipping
(C) often (C) shipment
(D) across (D) shipped

102. If..............parts are covered by the 107. At Sloat Publishing, interns are assigned
manufacturer’s warranty, return them to a.................of positions with
immediately to the manufacturer and increasing responsibility.
provide notice of the problem by e-mail. (A) frequency
(A) defect (B) length
(B) defective (C) shortage
(C) defectively (D) series
(D) defectiveness
108. The conference fee.........admittance to
103. Restaurants in Rondale must follow all more than twenty workshops and
.............health guidelines. seminars.
(A) local (A) include
(B) locals (B) includes
(C) locally (C) is included
(D) localize (D) including

104. Sinee’s Catering is always ............. to 109. Cabinetmaker Finley Orcheta uses the
deliver outstanding food to your special finest woodworking machines imported
events. ............. Denmark.
(A) ready (A) from
(B) skillful (B) against
(C) complete (C) about
(D) delicious (D) before

105. A..............way to support economic 110. Senior hotel manager salaries


growth in Ludlow City is to shop at area differ...............by company, location,
businesses. and experience.
(A) practice (A) great
(B) practicing (B) greater
(C) practical (C) greatly
(D) practically (D) greatest
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111. Pantep, Inc., works.........with customers 117. A marketing campaign was designed to
to establish long-term partnerships. target .............. of the three
(A) nearly demographics we identified.
(B) closely (A) which
(C) recently (B) other
(D) newly (C) either
(D) each
112. Adalet Farm's unique method of
irrigating vegetables has proved to be 118. ............. the critics recommend ZJ’s
................. effective. Bistro as the best restaurant in the area,
(A) far most local residents prefer Dree's Cafe.
(B) correctly (A) Whenever
(C) highly (B) Although
(D) much (C) So that
(D) Among
113. Customers who submit payments
.......March 10 will be charged a late fee. 119. Green Grocer customers should request
(A) after assistance from staff instead of
(B) behind removing products from the top
(C) quite shelves.....................
(D) almost (A) themselves
(B) their own
114. The long-awaited Weka 2XG digital (C) them
camera will finally be ............ at a (D) their
product exhibition on August 16.
(A) reduced 120. Skovent Products' sales revenue showed
(B) unveiled a ...............improvement at the end of
(C) consulted last quarter.
(D) resolved (A) respective
(B) crowded
115. Prices at Taylor City Books (C) marked
are...........lower than at other online (D) diverse
bookstores.
(A) more significant 121. Before work can begin at the
(B) significant construction site, the permit...........
(C) significance applications must be processed.
(D) significantly (A) relevant
(B) relevantly
116. The.............of this workshop is to equip (C) relevance
business leaders with the tools to make (D) relevancies
prudent financial decisions.
(A) guide
(B) experience
(C) aim
(D) solution

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122. During negotiations, Mr. DuPont 126. Any furniture purchased at Marty’s
insisted that price ........................ be superstore throughout February will be
implemented without delay. delivered........five business days.
(A) expectations (A) since
(B) institutions (B) between
(C) sensations (C) within
(D) reductions (D) above

123. After the team meeting next week, 127. The manager presented data on
Ms.Jane.............whether the project employee performance with
deadline needs to be changed. ……..........on measurable achievements.
(A) to decide (A) emphatic
(B) deciding (B) emphasis
(C) will decide (C) emphasize
(D) has decided (D) emphasized

124. ...............the proposal for the 128. Even employees who……...........were


Southside Library garden was not familiar with the new software
incomplete and had an unclear program have found it easy to use.
timetable, it was rejected. (A) initially
(A) Until (B) annually
(B) Because (C) successfully
(C) While (D) inadvertently
(D) Unless
129. Supervisors will not approve time off
125. As the rental agreement with the Smith ................... for employees during peak
Group is set............soon, the available operational months.
office space can be advertised. (A) generalization
(A) expired (B) generalize
(B) to expire (C) generally
(C) will have expired (D) general
(D) expiring
130. Toronto is one of three cities being
.........as the host for the next convention
of the Global Society of Accountants.
(A) found
(B) categorized
(C) known
(D) considered

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PART 6
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of
each text. Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best
answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 131-134 refer to the following notice.

Employee Workshop

T&R Group strives to help employees reach their potential by offering leadership retreats,
employee training, and various workshops. This month, we …131… workshops for those
interested in …132… their computer skills with several classes on how to use Professional
Office, create a personal website, and run the message app. We have a couple of other slots
that are currently …133… and will accept suggestions from employees. …134… Please email
Jonas at jsmith@TRgroup.com if you are interested in attending any of the workshops. We
hope you take advantage of the programs offered.

131. (A) offers 133. (A) dependent


(B) were offering (B) independent
(C) are offering (C) free
(D) have offered (D) obtainable

132. (A) correcting 134. (A) Suggestions related to gaming and


(B) diminishing entertainment will not be accepted.
(C) elaborating (B) The most popular requests will be
(D) improving considered for the workshops.
(C) We ask all managers to make a
suggestion.
(D) We hope the workshop is a success
and wish you the very best.

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Questions 135-138 refer to the following advertisement.

Citrusine: Total Flu for Night-time

Get ready for cold and flu season with Citrusine. Citrusine is a …135… medicated night-time
tea that can treat symptoms of the flu including fever, aches and pains, nasal congestion,
cough, and sore throat. Wake up feeling …136… and ready to conquer another day. Citrusine
should not be taken if you’re planning to operate machinery or drive a vehicle. Keep out of the
reach of children. …137…

Citrusine is the number-one-selling medication …138… the flu and is guaranteed to provide
results if taken as directed. Visit our website for more information.
www. Citrusine.com

135. (A) easing 137.(A) The medication may cause serious


(B) stimulating side effects if not taken properly.
(C) soothing (B) Children should take Citrusine for
(D) consoling Kids instead.
(C) The packets look like candy and
136. (A) refreshing may pose problems.
(B) refreshed (D) And if symptoms persist for more
(C) refreshes than ten days, consult a physician.
(D) refresh
138. (A) for
(B) during
(C) with
(D) after

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Questions 139-142 refer to the following e-mail.

To: Janet Doe


From: Greenscape
Date: June 28
Subject: Inquiry

Ms. Doe,
We thank you for your inquiry. Greenscape has been the leading landscaper for businesses in
the greater downtown are for over 10 years. …139… we specialize in gardens and Japanese-
style landscape art, we also maintain lawns and fields. But to answer your question, yes, we
even clear away thick shrubbery and trees. We can send a person to …140… the amount of
time it will take and the approximate costs. Furthermore, if you …141… to replace the dense
shrubs with a lawn or garden, you can work with one of our designers to come up with a
landscape you can be happy with.

…142… We are more than happy to serve you.

139. (A) Although 141. (A) wishing


(B) Because (B) wish
(C) Therefore (C) wished
(D) However (D) wishes

140. (A) conclude 142. (A) We welcome any business


(B) calculate opportunity with you.
(C) estimate (B) Please don’t hesitate to email any
(D) guess questions you have.
(C) Please call us at 555-1245 if you are
interested in a consultation.
(D) Visit our website for more
information.

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Questions 143-146 refer to the following advertisement.

Black Hill Beans

Black Hill Beans is a Louisianan coffee company and the pioneer of the Louisianan coffee
fruit. We oversee a vertically …143… supply chain that starts with the highest quality coffee
and coffee fruit from Black Hill, Louisiana. We …144… three award-winning beans,
Summer Harvest, Dark Southern, and Black Earth. All can be shipped to you …145… 24
hours anywhere in the continental U.S. Black Hill Beans’ coffee is also sold at every
Launders Superstore in the U.S.

Whether you’re looking for excellent coffee or a bit of southern comfort, Black Hill Beans is
the right choice for your coffee. …146… It’s nice to feel patriotic while you drink. Visit us
online today to hear more about our story.
www. Blackhillbeans.com

143. (A) integrates 145. (A) within


(B) to integrate (B) by
(C) integrated (C) until
(D) integration (D) at

144. (A) locate 146. (A) Try the best-selling frozen beverage
(B) select around.
(C) evaluate (B) It’s American-made and organic.
(D) produce (C) Let us help you find the right supplier.
(D) This discount is only available through
October 1.

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TEST
10
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PART 5
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices
are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark
the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

101. Author Ken Yabuki wrote a magazine 106. This year the farmers were just able to
article based on…………..recent visit gather the ……………. before the fine
to Iceland. weather came to an end.
(A) he (A) collection
(B) his (B) harvest
(C) him (C) plan
(D himself (D) seed

102. I had to pay ……………on a carpet I 107. Dr. Chan’s groundbreaking research on
brought in through the Customs today. hospital services has effectively
(A) rates redefined the basic.........of patient care.
(B) fines (A) conceptualize
(C) taxes (B) conceptually
(D) duty (C) concept
(D) conceptual
103. People were …………….. the terrible
pictures of the crash victims in the 108. The environmental protection plans
newspapers. submitted to the council were
(A) shocked with developed by various organizations
(B) shocked by working ...................of each other.
(C) startled for (A) closely
(D) amazed of (B) collaboratively
(C) primarily
104. She was …… the traffic in the city, she (D) independently
had never seen so many cars before.
(A) amazed at 109. Ms. Yao’s final performance marks
(B) surprised for .............. only the end of an
(C) surprised of extraordinary career, but also her
(D) astonished with twentieth anniversary with the Rebelo
Dance Company.
105. Products made by Izmir Vitamins are (A) not
designed to promote.......and well-being. (B) none
(A) health (C) neither
(B) healthy (D) nothing
(C) healthful
(D) healthfully

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110. Only candidates with extensive
leadership experience will be 115. Many people don’t realize that the
considered for the ........... position to world’s largest industry is ...................
the president. Clearly, tourists have a big impact on
(A) responsible the environment.
(B) advisory (A) tourism
(C) elementary (B) transportation
(D) apparent (C) agriculture
(D) civilization
111. Tallis Engineering is awaiting .........
that its new water tank designs meet 116. One step in making apple pies.... mixing
legal specifications. flour, vegetables fat, butter and salt.
(A) verify (A) are
(B) verifies (B) is
(C) verified (C) being
(D) verification (D) were

112. Career...................tell us that the world 117. In Asia, foods from animals such as
of work is already changing fast and meat, animal fat, and ................. are
will change dramatically in the next used in very small amount.
twenty - five years. (A) peaches
(A) employers (B) wheat
(B) counselors (C) seaweed
(C) employees (D) poultry
(D) colleagues
118. The students ..................well with each
113. Anthropologists use the term ............. of other in their studying project.
passage for a ceremony or ritual of (A) cooperate
transition that marks a person’s change (B) works
from one status or social position to (C) live
another (D) argue
(A) way
(B) path 119. Game shows on TV offer ....................
(C) stage challenges and new experiences when
(D) rite they take part in the competition.
(A) fascinate
114. In order for us to evolve into a more (B) prospered
peaceful and prosperous universal (C) encourage
civilization, we must recognize the (D) turn
importance of world ................
(A) economy
(B) war
(C) global
(D) unity

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120. Like other addictions, Internet............... 126. You might not understand a person’s
results in personal, family, academic, words, but you can probably
financial and occupational problems. understand the ................... like facial
(A) difference expressions, gestures, movements, and
(B) compulsion so on.
(C) success (A) second language
(D) function (B) foreign language
(C) mother tongue
121. Catching the earlier train will give us (D) body language
the ................. to do some shopping.
(A) luck 127. My watch stopped, so I had no way of
(B) possibility knowing the right ................
(C) opportunity (A) hour
(D) occasion (B) moment
(C) time
122. Let us know as soon as possible so that (D) o’clock
we can start ............. arrangement.
(A) having 128. Plant ................ such as wine, beer, and
(B) doing tea consumed in moderation can help
(C) making drop cholesterol.
(D) fixing (A) foods
(B) beverages
123. His recovery from addiction ...........well (C) vegetables
to his family and friend’s big effort. (D) sauces
(A) leads
(B) talks 129. In order to search information on the
(C) asks internet effectively, first of all, analyze
(D) responds the topic question, and then .................
where to start.
124. Based on the highest ideals, the (A) to decide
Olympic Games were offered in the (B) deciding
spirit of peace, for the love of sport, and (C) decided
honest, fair …………… (D) decide
(A) competition
(B) competitor 130. My aunt is .................... to coffee. She
(C) competitive cannot do anything without a glass of
(D) compete ice coffee in the morning.
(A) addicts
125. Some kids have …………- that is, (B) addicted
mothers or fathers related to them by (C) addicting
marriage instead of biology. (D) addict
(A) adoptive parents
(B) biological parents
(C) relatives
(D) stepparents

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PART 6
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of
each text. Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best
answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 131-134 refer to the following advertisement.

Come visit Wild Water Parks, your summer destination for family and friends of all ages.
We have kiddie pools, we have outdoor pools, we have indoor pools, we have waves, and
we have …131… water slides, including our Death Fall, the largest slide in the state. We
have everything for everyone in …132… group. Don’t forget our delicious snack stands and
restaurants. We also have gift shops and playgrounds. …133… You can get tickets by
calling 123-5555 or a season’s pass for a …134… of the price. Call now and experience the
fun!

131. (A) excite 133. (A) The pools are the best place to stay.
(B) excited (B) We even have a dog park for that
(C) exciting furry companion of yours.
(D) excitement (C) The chefs are top notch and the food
is second to none.
132. (A) their (D) Hurry before the season is over and
(B) his the promotion is finished.
(C) our
(D) your 134. (A) fraction
(B) section
(C) division
(D) total

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Questions 135-138 refer to the following e-mail.

Date: June 21
To: Mike Harris
From: Rhonda Cross
Subject: RE: Landscaping and Maintenance

Thank you for your …135… about our services. Arbor Care is a green lawn care and
landscaping business. We only use environmentally friendly techniques and products when
caring for the grounds of any business. We’ve been working in the Portland area for
…136… 20 years. Currently, we are serving more than 150 businesses in the downtown
area.

As to your specific request, yes, we can easily remove dead trees and replace them with
something that fits the …137… landscaping. To give you an exact quote, we would need to
stop by and access the situation in person. To have one of our garden technicians stop by,
please call us at (713) 678-9916. …138…

135. (A) submission 137. (A) exist


(B) placement (B) existed
(C) review (C) existing
(D) inquiry (D) exists

136. (A) over 138. (A) It is a pleasure doing business with you.
(B) around (B) We hope to hear from you soon.
(C) until (C) Please send us an email.
(D) through (D) Best wishes for your continued
success.

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Questions 139-142 refer to the following notice.

Outbound Sales Lead Specialist/ Telemarketer


Location: Atlanta, GA
Job Code: 3766
# of openings: 4
The Sales Lead Specialist will place outbound calls to …139… customers seeking to
purchase various services such as insurance, tax help, financial help, telecommunications,
or transportation. They will also call on leads from our exiting customer base. Cold calls
are required.

You will work directly with customers via the telephone and e-mail to describe products
and services in order to persuade potential and current customers to purchase new products
and services. The job will also require you to educate customers on product and service
offerings. …140… There is also a minimum requirement for monthly sales that is set at
$7,500 in net revenue. …141… , the job calls for all employees to continually be taking
product education course that will help you better serve our customers.

To be eligible for the position, you must have one or more years in telesales, strong
customer service skills, and superior closing skills.

If you feel you …142… these requirements and are looking for a lucrative exciting
experience, please click below.

139. (A) substantial 141. (A) Actually


(B) potential (B) However
(C) optimal (C) Additionally
(D) logical (D) Therefore

140. (A) The more you purchase, the more opportunity 142. (A) meet
you’ll have for advancement. (B) to meet
(B) This managerial position will require an organized (C) meeting
and highly motivated individual. (D) met
(C) If you could help find your replacement, it would
be much appreciated.
(D) It will be crucial for you to place a minimum of
150 outbound calls each day.

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Questions 143-146 refer to the following notice.

From: James Jones, Executive Manager


To: Sales Agent
Date: July 15
Subject: Policy Change

Dear Sales Agents,


There has been a recent change to our reimbursement policy. In the past, you simply had to
pay out of pocket first then provide your receipts after renting vehicles, taking business
trips, or …143… other business expenses. …144…, now you will be required to fill out an
application which will need to be approved by the accounting department first. …145… if
you spend beyond the amount given in the card, you will have to pay out of your own
pocket and will not be reimbursed for that.
Please read the attachment to get further details on what expenses can and cannot be
…146… by the company.

143. (A) incur 145.(A) They will not approve any card not
(B) incurred authorized by a bank.
(C) incurring (B) You will have to spend from your
(D) to incur own credit card.
(C) Then you will be provided with a
144. (A) However company card which holds limited
(B) Therefore funds.
(C) Furthermore (D) They must decide whether our
(D) Since budget allows for our expenses.

146. (A) certain


(B) acknowledged
(C) established
(D) approved

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ANSWER KEY

TEST 1
Part 5
101. B 107. B 113. D 119. A 125. A
102. A 108. D 114. A 120. C 126. B
103. A 109. D 115. D 121. B 127. B
104. C 110. B 116. B 122. D 128. A
105. C 111. A 117. D 123. C 129. B
106. A 112. C 118. B 124. C 130. B
Part 6
131. C 135. A 139. B 143. D
132. B 136. B 140. D 144. A
133. C 137. B 141. C 145. A
134. A 138. D 142. C 146. B

TEST 2
Part 5
101. D 107. A 113. C 119. D 125. D
102. B 108. C 114. A 120. B 126. C
103. A 109. D 115. C 121. D 127. B
104. A 110. C 116. C 122. D 128. D
105. B 111. A 117. B 123. A 129. D
106. C 112. B 118. B 124. D 130. B
Part 6
131. A 135. C 139. B 143. A
132. D 136. D 140. A 144. B
133. B 137. B 141. A 145. D
134. C 138. A 142. C 146. C

TEST 3
Part 5
101. C 107. B 113. A 119. A 125. B
102. D 108. B 114. B 120. D 126. A
103. A 109. D 115. C 121. A 127. C
104. C 110. A 116. D 122. D 128. B
105. A 111. B 117. D 123. C 129. D
106. C 112. D 118. B 124. B 130. C
Part 6
131. A 135. B 139. A 143. C
132. C 136. C 140. D 144. A
133. C 137. B 141. B 145. D
134. B 138. C 142. A 146.C
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TEST 4
Part 5
101. B 107. C 113. D 119. B 125. C
102. C 108. C 114. A 120. C 126. C
103. B 109. A 115. B 121. D 127. B
104. A 110. A 116. D 122. D 128. C
105. C 111. B 117. A 123. D 129. D
106. B 112. D 118. B 124. B 130. C
Part 6
131. C 135. A 139. D 143. B
132. D 136. D 140. A 144. B
133. C 137. D 141. B 145. A
134. B 138. A 142. D 146.C

TEST 5
Part 5
101. B 107. A 113. D 119. B 125. C
102. C 108. D 114. B 120. C 126. D
103. A 109. C 115. D 121. D 127. C
104. D 110. A 116. C 122. A 128. C
105. B 111. A 117. D 123. C 129. B
106. C 112. C 118. D 124. B 130. D
Part 6
131. D 135. D 139. B 143. A
132. B 136. A 140. C 144. D
133. D 137. C 141. D 145. A
134. C 138. A 142. D 146.C

TEST 6
Part 5
101. B 107. A 113. A 119. D 125. B
102. A 108. C 114. D 120. C 126. D
103. A 109. B 115. C 121. D 127. D
104. C 110. A 116. D 122. C 128. B
105. D 111. B 117. C 123. A 129. D
106. C 112. A 118. D 124. B 130. A
Part 6
131 C 135 B 139 C 143 D
132 A 136 D 140 D 144 C
133 D 137 A 141 B 145 C
134 B 138 C 142 B 146 B

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TEST 7
Part 5
101. B 107. C 113. B 119. D 125. A
102. C 108. D 114. A 120. D 126. B
103. D 109. B 115. A 121. C 127. A
104. A 110. A 116. C 122. C 128. C
105. C 111. A 117. B 123. B 129. B
106. B 112. C 118. D 124. D 130. A
Part 6
131 C 135 D 139 C 143 C
132 D 136 D 140 A 144 A
133 B 137 A 141 A 145 B
134 C 138 C 142 C 146 D

TEST 8
Part 5
101. B 107. A 113. A 119. D 125. B
102. C 108. D 114. D 120. B 126. C
103. D 109. C 115. A 121. D 127. A
104. B 110. C 116. C 122. C 128. A
105. A 111. B 117. C 123. A 129. B
106. C 112. D 118. B 124. D 130. D
Part 6
131 A 135 A 139 B 143 A
132 A 136 B 140 B 144 B
133 B 137 B 141 A 145 B
134 D 138 B 142 C 146 B

TEST 9
Part 5
101. B 107. D 113. A 119. A 125. B
102. B 108. B 114. B 120. C 126. C
103. A 109. A 115. D 121. A 127. B
104. A 110. C 116. C 122. D 128. A
105. C 111. B 117. D 123. C 129. C
106. A 112. C 118. B 124. B 130. D
Part 6
131 C 135 C 139 A 143 C
132 D 136 B 140 C 144 D
133 C 137 D 141 B 145 A
134 B 138 A 142 C 146 B

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TEST 10
Part 5
101. B 107. C 113. D 119. B 125. D
102. C 108. D 114. D 120. B 126. D
103. B 109. A 115. A 121. C 127. C
104. A 110. B 116. B 122. C 128. B
105. A 111. B 117. D 123. D 129. D
106. B 112. B 118. A 124. A 130. D
Part 6
131 C 135 D 139 B 143 C
132 D 136 A 140 D 144 A
133 B 137 C 141 C 145 C
134 A 138 B 142 A 146 D

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