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101. Businesses wait to be sure of an
economic recovery but consumers are getting
more ------- about the job market.
(A) optimist
(B) optimistic
(C) optimistically
(D) optimists

105. ------- the replacement parts are delivered

by tomorrow, we will have more complaints
from retailers and customers.
(A) Such as
(B) Given
(C) Unless
(D) Only if

102. The ------- will be chaired by Mr.

Sheldon, one of the most innovative directors
in the company.
(A) category
(B) qualification
(C) committee
(D) productivity

106. Training sessions for all departmental

supervisors will be held ------- the conference
room.
(A) on
(B) of
(C) as
(D) in
107. For the people ------- were affected by the
earthquake, the non-profit organization has
asked for more aid.
(A) they
(B) whose
(C) who
(D) which

103. The interest rate on housing loans

dropped ------- 2.1 percent last month and is
expected to go down further over the next few
weeks.
(A) as
(B) to
(C) in
(D) since
104. The desert shop specializes in cookies
made of chocolate, but ------- are available.
(A) other
(B) the other
(C) another
(D) others

108. Among the ------- candidates for the

position, Mr. Clark has the most experience in
retail sales.
(A) likely
(B) conditional
(C) relied
(D) original

109. There is a ------- demand for video disc

drives that are compatible with multiple disc
formats.
(A) grow
(B) growing
(C) grew
(D) grows

(D) then
114. A good manager should ------- try to
create an atmosphere of trust and cooperation.
(A) always
(B) nearly
(C) well
(D) far

110. Mr. Howard has ------- confidence in his

computer programming skills that he never
says no when asked to create utility software.
(A) another
(B) plenty
(C) such
(D) almost

115. The swimming pool had to be closed due

to a ------- of funds for maintenance.
(A) level
(B) shortage
(C) range
(D) record

111. The customer returned his order saying

its switch was defective, and the online store
agreed to ------- the full amount to his account.
(A) magnify
(B) credit
(C) discontinue
(D) charge

116. In order to maintain its good reputation,

the restaurant does its best to serve the guests
------- and in a courteous manner.
(A) quick
(B) quicker
(C) quickness
(D) quickly

112. The management should realize that

------- out a loan is only a temporary solution
to the company's financial problems.
(A) was taken
(B) taking
(C) having been taken
(D) taken
113. The CEO was very pleased with the
results of the latest sales campaign ------- gave
the sales manger a bonus.
(A) if so
(B) furthermore
(C) and

117. The head of sales department asked Mr.

Karawara to turn in his sales report ------noon today so that he could set the deadline.
(A) up to
(B) for
(C) till
(D) by
118. The extension of the deadline has enabled
most of the sales representatives to complete
their ------- on time.
(A) propose
(B) proposing
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(C) proposal
(D) proposed
119. For over 20 years, Mr. Richardson has
been a ------- member of the Green Club to
volunteer his time to educate the public about
recycling.
(A) first
(B) regular
(C) valued
(D) durable
120. After tremendous success of his first
clothing shop, the designer has ------- to open
another.
(A) picked
(B) decided
(C) settled
(D) established
121. It is surprising to see ------- much
broadband Internet connection fees have
dropped over the last year.
(A) thus
(B) how
(C) moreover
(D) because
122. ------- the cash register, you should first
open the cash drawer with your key and punch
in your employee number.
(A) Use
(B) To use
(C) Used
(D) Using

123. Economic experts agree that the merger

will prove ------- rewarding, and that profits
will soar in the near future.
(A) mutually
(B) lately
(C) exactly
(D) approximately
124. We are ------- that the proposal will meet
with the approval of all parties concerned.
(A) confidence
(B) confide
(C) confident
(D) confidently
125. Even though the assistant manager, Mr.
Schropp appeared unwilling ------- to a new
post, he was persuaded by his family to accept
it.
(A) transfer
(B) to transfer
(C) transferring
(D) to transferring
126. Property values dropped at an ------- rate,
and some property owners tried to minimize
the loss by selling their land.
(A) alarming
(B) enlarging
(C) according
(D) escaping
127. The fire insurance policy for the office
building should be renewed on ------- before
the 15th of this month.
(A) when
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(B) neither
(C) either
(D) or

132. Effective managers use the Internet and

read economic journals to keep themselves
------- about current trends in overseas trade.
(A) inform

128. Mr. Garcia will already ------- his

presentation on the new manufacturing
process by the time you reach the convention
center.
(A) finished
(B) have finished
(C) finishing
(D) finish

(B) informative
(B) informing
(D) informed
133. According to the latest news report, the
government has decided to raise income tax
rates for ------- with high incomes.
(A) that

129. Consumers these days ------- about the

amount of fat and sugar in food products.
(A) concern
(B) discern
(C) allow
(D) care
130. Mr. Toshi was elected to the city council,
but has not officially started to carry out the
duties -------.
(A) will be involved
(B) involves
(C) involving
(D) involved
131. In spite of all their efforts and repeated
negotiations, the opposing parties have yet to
reach a -------.
(A) benefit
(B) proposal
(C) fondness
(D) settlement

(B) this
(C) those
(D) these

134. The new marketing ------- that was

adopted by the firm has proved very effective.
(A) has approached
(B) approach
(C) to approach
(D) approaches
135. This banquet room is the place where the
company ------- most of its seminars and
meetings.
(A) holds
(B) decides
(C) occurs
(D) identifies
136. We ask that you watch road signs and
walk on the left so that cyclists can pass at a
------- speed.
(A) reducing
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(B) reduces
(C) reduction
(D) reduced
137. Even though the grand opening of the
new Italian restaurant was ------- than
expected, many people were happy with the
food quality it served.
(A) late
(B) more lately
(C) lateness
(D) later
138. It was just last month that Mr. Oretga
retired after 20 years of service ------- the
company.
(A) forward
(B) during

(C) among
(D) to
139. Most experts agree that genetically ------foods should be allowed on the market after
health officials confirm they are safe.
(A) modify
(B) modifying
(C) to modify
(D) modified
140. All applicants for the position are
required to complete the ------- at the front
desk and submit them.
(A) form
(B) formation
(C) formed
(D) forms

141-143 refer to the following letter

David Williams
125 Clancy Lane
Dearborn, Mi
Dear Mr. Williams,
This is to let you know that we ------- your cancellation of your purchase order
141. (A) were received
(B) receiving
(C) have received
(D) will receive
We also understand the reasons for your cancellations, as detailed in your letter.
I'm very sorry about the problems you ------- while trying to order our products.
142. (A) encountered
(B) caused
(C) extended
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(D) transferred
It seems that our online system overcharged other customers, too. This experience has shown us that
we need to work on our online shop to make it more efficient. We are doing everything possible to
ensure that this problem doesn't happen again.
We value you as a customer, and your satisfaction is our biggest -------.
143. (A) priority
(B) problem
(C) concerning
(D) sincerity
I have enclosed a coupon for 50 percent off any future purchase if you ever decide to shop with us
again.
I hope you accept my sincerest apologies.
Truly yours,
Edward capriciano
Capri Inc.

144-146 refer to the following memo.

To : All Employees
From : Mark Schmidt, CFO
RE: Waste disposal
It has come to my ------- that we have been spending too much money
144. (A) intention
(B) attention
(C) extension
(D) opposition
on paper over the past year. -------, most of the paper in our office that
145. (A) Therefore
(B) Although
(C) In fact
(D) So as
we throw in the trash can be recycled, which will in turn save us money. We can also use both sides
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of the paper for un important documents, and that means less trash. Less trash means that we cut
down on our waste disposal expenses. We will also be buying less paper. This makes so much more
sense ------- and environmentally.
146. (A) economy
(B) economic
(C) economical
(D) economically
This is why we have decided to start a paper recycling program. I will distribute a list of the type of
paper items in our office that can be recycled. If you have any used paper on the list, please dispose
of it in the specially marked bins near the employee lounge.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Regards,
Mark Schimidt, CFO

147-149 refer to the following memo.

To : All sales department staff
From : Carlo Juliani, Vice President, Sales department
Date : Oct. 6, 2008

On Monday, Oct. 13, from 10:30 to 13:00, there ------- a luncheon meeting
147. (A) was
(B) has been
(C) will be
(D) had
in the conference room to review the results of the last quarter covering July through September and
to evaluate the outlook and the targets for the next quarter. All section heads should be ready to
report ------- on the figures for both periods.
148. (A) brief
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(B) briefed
(C) briefness
(D) briefly
The guest speaker, Mr. Solomon of Solomon consultants, will provide an in -depth forecast on the
trends in the Asian markets.
His ------- is scheduled for the latter half of the meeting and is expected to at one hour.
149. (A) interview
(B) talk
(C) training
(D) writing
Our CEO, Sam Jordan, will wrap up the meeting by announcing winners and handing out prizes for
the sales campaign that ended in September.

150-152 refer to the following notice.

To the Users of Prosonic TV Sets.

We sincerely apologize for the ------- raised among the users of our television sets.
150. (A) mistake
(B) concern
(C) popularity
(D) complexity
The few incidents of fires caused by defective parts have been traced to a particular transformer used
in a limited number of sets made between January and February of 2008. If you own a 21-inch
Brightron manufactured between January and February of 1995, please bring it in to a Prosonic
dealer ------- a free replacement of the parts before April 30, 2008.
151. (A) with
(B) as
(C) for
(D) except
Prosonic will make every effort to correct the defect and not let a similar product defect ------- again.
We thank you for your patronage.
152. (A) occur
(B) occurring
(C) be occurred
(D) occurs

Masayoshi Takada
President, Prosonic Corporation.

ANSWERS
101. B
111. B
121. B
131. D
141. C
151. C

102. C
112. B
122. B
132. D
142. A
152. A

103. B
113. C
123. A
133. C
143. A

104. D
114. A
124. C
134. B
144. B

105. C
115. B
125. B
135. A
145. C

106. D
116. D
126. A
136. D
146. D

107. C
117. D
127. D
137. D
147. C

108. A
118. C
128. B
138. D
148. D

109. B
119. C
129. D
139. D
149. B

110. C
120. B
130 D
140. D
150. B

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