OFFICIAL TOEIC GRAMMAR PRO 13 115.

In keeping with our brand image, names ----- relate to some

athletic activity likely to appeal to our target market of teenaged
( Em ah, just do it for your brighter future! ) sports enthusiasts.
(A) idea (B) idealize (C) ideal (D) ideally
101. Our output has increased recently, due in part to a rise in 116. Please enter log-in name and password whenever --- to do
productivity ----- the purchase of newer machinery. so.
(A) as soon as (B) following (A) to ask (B) asking (C) were asked (D) asked
(C) next (D) in advance 117. Because of improving ---- conditions, home ownership is
102. Mr. Robinson rose from hotel bellboy to shift manager in expected to increase across all sectors.
just two years because he was so cordial and ----- to guests' needs. (A) economy (B) economic (C) economically (D) economize
(A) response (B) responsive 118. ----- it was more expensive than the competitor's products on
(C) responsible (D) responsibility the market, Free Nomad`s travel bag did not sell well this quarter.
103. We will ----- start carrying a product line of maternity (A) Although (B) Even if (C) Since (D) As if
clothing aimed at young women who want to remain fashionable 119. A new packaging system is now in place and we should be
and stylish during their pregnancy. capable of ----- goods several hours faster than before.
(A) recently (B) already (C) soon (D) still (A) shipment (B) to ship (C) shipping (D) shipped
104. Both of the floor tile patterns were designed with great care, 120. It is expected that with hard work and dedication, all
so please be ----- that whichever you choose will bring years of participants in a ----- of negotiation-skills training courses will
satisfaction. succeed.
(A) assure (B) assuring (C) assured (D) assurance (A) reference (B) series (C) compliance (D) response
105. This letter should be ----- to Mr. O'Donnel for his revision 121. The flight information ----- in this reservation slip indicates
and approval. that the flight is tomorrow and not today.
(A) received (B) forwarded (C) contacted (D) examined (A) conducted (B) connected (C) contained (D) confirmed
106. ---- of receipt is required for this and all other further 122. Recreational facilities within walking distance of the
correspondence. Burkstone Hotel ----- a swimming beach and a park with sports
(A) Predicament (B) Completion fields and picnic tables.
(C) Acknowledgement (D) Combination (A) include (B) are included (C) including (D) includes
107. Inventory control and receiving have become much more 123. For customers shopping with children, a local supermarket
----- since we put both areas under the control of a single has a designated playing room marked with a ----- visible sign.
department. (A) clear (B) cleared (C) clearing (D) clearly
(A) manageable (B) manageably 124. The position of Morale Officer has remained ----- since Mr.
(C) managing (D) manage Jones retired two months ago.
108. All guests are requested to be ----- dressed for the reception (A) unlicensed (B) unoccupied (C) located (D) suppressed
ceremony. 125. ----- projections of this year's sales figures have already been
(A) formal (B) formally exceeded with a month still remaining.
(C) formalness (D) formalize (A) Initial (B) Immediate (C) Outgoing (D) Growing
109. The unusually bad weather makes it impossible ----- resort 126. At our annual board meeting, we decided to release the funds
guests to go paragliding or scuba diving. necessary to redesign all work areas to make the office more -----
(A) by (B) with (C) to (D) for for staff.
110. Because he had implemented orderly and sensible systems, (A) comfort (B) comforters (C) comfortable (D) comfortably
when the CEO took an extended leave of absence, the company 127. The Halco Group hasn't yet come up with ----- improved
flourished on its -----. version of the old model.
(A) alone (B) solo (C) single (D) own (A) they (B) them (C) their (D) themselves
111. Though we do not offer gambling like many other resorts do, 128. Getaway Travel can hold ----- for seats on most airlines for
our other amusements and scenery continue to ----- many guests. up to 24 hours.
(A) attraction (B) attractive (A) reservations (B) reserving (C) reserved (D) reserve
(C) attract (D) attracting 129. Conference organizers will make every effort to satisfy
112. When touring the construction site, visitors must wear a hard participants' requests; however, seating ----- will be made on a
hat and ----- protective clothing. first-come, first-served basis.
(A) another (B) each (C) other (D) each other (A) arrange (B) arrangements (C) arranging (D) arranged
113. ----- in the past four months have almost diminished and are 130. Cancun, ----- for its beautiful, tranquilizing beach, is a
not expected to rise in the near future. popular vacation sport for American tourists.
(A) Profit (B) Profits (C) Profitable (D) Profitably (A) is known (B) was known (C) known (D) knowing
114. The audience was ----- by the prominent Dr. Taylor, whose 131. Chief Financial Officer argued ----- that the company must
research is highly admired. abandon its ambitious expansion plans for at least one more year.
(A) invited (B) nominated (C) attended (D) addressed (A) persuasion (B) persuasive (C) persuasively (D) persuaded
132. Consumer behavior is one very ----- part of business that
determines longevity of a firm.
(A) essential (B) responsible (C) unpredictable (D) interim
133. You should be able to assemble this computer desk easily
----- following step-by-step instructions.
(A) from (B) by (C) with (D) at
134. They changed the campaign slogan when surveys of voting
women revealed a strong ----- for less aggressive language.
(A) preference (B) relation (C) structure (D) perception
135. A friendly personality and a courteous behavior ----- for the
receptionist position.
(A)are requiring (B)are required C) should require (D)will require
136. Make sure that all of the signed letters have been put into
envelopes ----- being mailed out by this afternoon.
(A) before (B) through (C) amid (D) for
137. I took a cab to the meeting at my own -----, even though the
company was already paying for group transportation to the
meeting site.
(A) charge (B) responsibility (C) expense (D) communication
138. The fact that many workers have a long and expensive -----
to work by either train or automobile was given as a reason.
(A) commute (B) competition (C) reference (D) accusation
139. The recent bankruptcy of one of the ----- appliance
companies has had a direct effect on the nation's economy.
(A) leader (B) led (C) leadership (D) leading
140. The recently released version of Eastward's software for
detecting computer viruses is far ----- to the last year's.
(A) better (B) superior (C) advanced (D) improved
Dear customer,
Effective May 20, all shipments by Surety, Inc. to our exchange
terminals ----- by overnight
141. (A) handled (B) were handled
(C) have handled (D) will be handled
express. This new procedure will continue through the end of
August, ----- we will revert to
142. (A) at which time (B) that (C) in time for (D) depending on
our normal shipping guidelines. We, not our customers, will bear
this additional cost as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure
customer -----.
143. (A) satisfaction (B) satisfactory (C) satisfying (D) satisfied
This express shipping procedure should allow us to process the
backlog of orders generated by the increased media exposure with
regard to the Midland situation. If you have questions about
arrival dates on your orders, continue to deal directly with your
normal contacts.
We want you to know we truly value you as a customer.
Dean’s Department Store ----- the community
144. (A) is serving (B) had served (C) will be serving (D) has
been serving
since 1902. We work hard to provide our customers with the
latest fashions at the most -----
145. (A) reason (B) reasons (C) reasonable (D) reasonably
prices. In the past, we have offered flexibility in our return policy.
However, these policies have been revised to accommodate the
changing times.
We are announcing a new return policy on all apparel, both men’s
and women’s. Cash refunds require a cash register receipt and all
clothing tags must be intact and attached to the garments.
Clothing must be returned within 30 days to be eligible for a cash
refund. Refunds after 30 days will be made in the form of
merchandise exchange only. For an exchange, a receipt is not
required. -----,
146. (A) Accordingly (B) However (C) Despite (D) Unlike
you will only be credited for the current price of the item. We
regret any inconvenience the new return policy may create. Thank
you for your cooperation.
Dear Mrs. Zenger
Thank you for your letter of December 21, -----
147. (A) complaints (B) complaining
(C) will complain (D) complained
about the conduct of one of our employees.
Please rest assured that we have investigated your complaint and
that the person concerned will be severely reprimanded.
Please accept our ----- apologies for any distress
148. (A) sincere (B) sincerity (C) sincerest (D) sincerely
this situation may have caused ----- and be assured
149. (A) you (B) yours (C) your own (D) yourself
that it will never happen again.
Thank you also for bringing this matter to our attention. We place
great importance on the conduct of our employees and your
complaint will give us the opportunity to remedy any problem
that may exist.
Yours Sincerely
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This will confirm that Jonathan Deering has been employed by
Electro Corp. for ----- four years.
150. (A) approximately (B) completely (C) accidently (D)
exceedingly
----- his tenure of employment, he has displayed a
151. (A) While (B) Until (C) During (D) If
unique ability to identify and solve problems. He has been
instrumental in the streamlining our accounting department. His
experience in the accounting and finance area has been a valuable
asset, one that can be of great value to any company utilizing his
services. He is loyal and always places the welfare of the
company above all else. His long hours and his patience with
employees under him and with management make him an ideal
employee. If available, he can certainly count on re-employment
with our firm, should the opportunity arise.
Any company considering this individual for employment has my 152. (A) That (B) So (C) Although (D) If
most enthusiastic recommendation.--- his performance here is any indication, he is destined to achieve new heights in his career, and
set new records for his future employer, as he did here.
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