Part V 101. Our new logo should ------- improve the companys image.

(A) great (B) greatness (C) greatly (D) greatest 102. Mr. Hall has informed his supervisor that for personal reasons, he will not be able to return to work ------- June 1st. (A) between (B) within (C) above (D) before 103. Most reporters expect to move around chasing stories in many different international -------. (A) locates (B) locality (C) locally (D) locations 104. The CEO will calmly ------- the press conference after last nights shocking news was released. (A) arrive (B) address (C) inform (D) stand 105. Every week, the store ------- likes to hold a brief store meeting to go over the weeks events and news. (A) managerial (B) managed (C) manage (D) manager 106. The time that Anna spent in Africa volunteering with health organizations, formed ------- interest in joining the Peace Corp. (A) she (B) her (C) hers (D) herself 107. Bodax Pharmaceuticals are ------- to host this years gala awards event at the downtown congress center for excellence in medicine. (A) pleased (B) pleasant (C) pleasure (D) pleasing 108. Our firm has a ------- for west coast companies because they are easier to work with and closer to us. (A) preference (B) courtesy (C) amount (D) promotion 109. Geico insurance Company has an Internet site that allows customers to register for -------. (A) they (B) their (C) theirs (D) themselves

110. Mcdonough Auto Sales is ---------- offering $500 rebates st on all new cars purchased before October 1 . (A) partially (B) rarely (C) currently (D) desirably 111. Most of our sales ------- come in at 9 o'clock and leave work after they have completed at least 50 sales calls. (A) representational (B) represent (C) represents (D) representatives 112. All employees are ------- to supply medical records at the request of the employer. (A) applied (B) submitted (C) required (D) interviewed 113. Michelin should be able to market internationally ------they get branding rights and local contracts completed and signed. (A) as soon as (B) right away (C) prompt (D) in time for 114. The vice president ------- the company has just as many duties as the president, but not the same amount of recognition. (A) on (B) of (C) to (D) by 115. Make sure the original copy ------- saved to your hard drive and make other copies in additional folders. (A) is (B) was (C) to be (D) has been 116. The printer in the employee break room has been broken ------- Tuesday afternoon. (A) until (B) since (C) about (D) at 117. The new rapid train in Detroit will be the fastest train in the United States of ------- kind. (A) its (B) our (C) your (D) their 118. St. John's Almanac is published ------- a year and offers weather predictions and advice on farming. (A) some (B) ever (C) all (D) once

119. Trump DVD and video continues to offer an ------- list of new releases and older, hard-to-find videos. (A) impression (B) impressively (C) impressive (D) impressiveness 120. Mr. Greenfield finally ------- his discrimination suit with Arlington Industries last week. (A) arrived (B) defeated (C) suggested (D) settled 121. KTM Railway cannot cancel any trips without ------passengers at least 24 hours before departure. (A) notifies (B) notifying (C) notified (D) notification 122. Centum Industries released its proposal to open branches in Japan, confirming early reports of the companys ------- into the Asian market. (A) process (B) creation (C) expansion (D) action 123. The marketing department ------- that their latest set of advertisements were highly successful and would most likely bring a 1-2% increase in revenue. (A) differed (B) reported (C) canceled (D) counseled 124. ------- the sale of the Gordon-Levitt is final, there are numerous other things that have to be finished to complete the sale. (A) Even though (B) In spite of (C) Whatever (D) Moreover 125. Industry researchers at our company have recommended ------- faster and more efficient machines on all of our production lines. (A) develop (B) developed (C) developing (D) development 126. Mr. Samford sold off his remaining shares when it became --------- that the market was going to drop drastically. (A) apparent (B) visible (C) busy (D) adequate 127. With their new logo and marketing campaign, Zexco Toys expects revenue to rise ------- over the next 3 quarters. (A) dramatize (B) dramatically (C) dramatist (D) dramatic

128. Our research team's findings ------- that lessening the salt content in our new recipe improves the test result and makes it healthier. (A) designate (B) transfer (C) advise (D) indicate 129. To remain financially stable, Encorp Services will sell off it's accounting company in the ------- future. (A) near (B) soon (C) short (D) almost 130. Crops are suffering because of the recent drought ------the nation this year. (A) in between (B) ahead of (C) throughout (D) except 131. Employees must receive signed ------- in order to process any shipping orders. (A) authorize (B) authorized (C) authorization (D) authoritative 132. We hope employees will ------- attend our new monthly training meetings on the last Saturday of every month. (A) accessibly (B) essentially (C) primarily (D) regularly 133. The new terms of the sale require Benson Motors to supply tires and wheels to Stenson Motor Works for the ------2 years. (A) past (B) yet (C) next (D) then 134. Occasionally, customers are very ------- with their purchases and we provide them with a full refund. (A) impulsive (B) overstated (C) uncommon (D) dissatisfied 135. The board usually votes on new proposals and which of those will receive -------. (A) fund (B) funded (C) fundable (D) funding 136. After 7 years of positive profits, Pet Co., the largest pet store retailer in the country, reported its first ------- in profits last week. (A) decline (B) negation (C) rejection (D) denial

137. Despite ------- the proper tax documents on time, Mr. Tiford failed to send them in by the deadline and will now face a penalty. (A) having received (B) be receiving (C) has received (D) received 138. Despite having several successful divisions, PemCo maintains that its electronics division is its main ------- of profit. (A) group (B) source (C) ability (D) practice 139. With an extremely ------- advertising campaign, SmartBox closed the production deal worth $35 million. (A) persuasive (B) persuasively (C) persuade (D) persuasion 140. It is necessary ------- each applicant to provide 2 picture I.D.s and a criminal background check at the time of the first interview. (A) because (B) that (C) so (D) for Part VI
Questions 141-143 refer to the following E-mail. To: jacob1@gmail.com From: abrody@m-mail.com Subject: Frisco international application Dear Mr. Jacobs I am replying to your previous message and would like to thank you very much for you application and resume. After very close -------, we are going to go in another direction and we won't be offering you the job. 141. (A) consideration (B) considered (C) considerate (D) consider Even though your resume and experience are great, we are going to go with someone that has a little more experience in this particular field. Thank you for taking the time to contact us, sit for an interview, and discuss your possible ------- at the Frisco International brand. 142. (A) reception (B) celebration (C) contribution (D) position I was very ------- by your personal goals, ideas, and your mission for hard work. I'm sure you will find numerous amounts of success and the future and wish you all the luck. 143. (A) impressed (B) relieved (C) understood (D) agreed Sincerely,

Adrian Brody Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter. Ms. Janice Twohill 2009 Piney Grove Rd. Loganville, GA 30052 Dear Ms. Twohill We have received your letter ------- your current problems with your new computer. 144. (A) about (B) while (C) since (D) as You mentioned that your monitor often does not turn on correctly and when it does come on, it ------- an error message. 145. (A) display (B) displays (C) displaying (D) to display I believe your problem could be an issue with your connectivity or a problem with your hardware. Please contact our nearest ------- center in Woodland Hills. 146. (A) recruiting (B) repair (C) advertizing (D) security You can find there phone number on our website and they will give you information about when and where to drop off your computer for repair. Our email; www.Johnnycomputer.com We are very sorry for the problems you have had so far with your computer and hope they can be solved right away. Sincerely, George Costanza Questions 147-149 refer to the following e-mail. Dear Mr. Kosak We would be honored to show our faithful members of the Real Estate Association of Tulsa are appreciation for being so important to us. We want to move forward with our goal of starting even more professional opportunities and development. -------, this coming summer we will be holding real estate seminar study sessions. 147. (A) Therefore (B) However (C) Similarly (D) In contrast With new workshops and extended teaching sessions with guest instructors, we hope to ------- our understanding and educate ourselves even more than last year. 148. (A) contribute (B) broaden (C) participate (D) approve The sessions will be ------- every day of the seminar but at different times daily, so be sure to pick up a schedule before you arrive. 149. (A) offer (B) to offer (C) offering (D) offered For further questions or inquiries, please get in contact with us on our website or just give us a call.

Sincerely Bob Johnson

Questions 150 ~152 refer to the following letter. John Ambrose 124 Chastity Lane Phoenix, AZ 33029 Dear Mr. Ambrose Its my pleasure to be the first person to congratulate you on your recent job offer with our company. We narrowed it down to a few extremely qualified ------- and decided you were the best person for the job. 150. (A) observers (B) supporters (C) candidates (D) associations We would like to invite you to a dinner this weekend to celebrate our new employees and introduce you to some of the other staff that you will be working with. Please call my secretary, Mrs. Penny, and let her know if you will be able to -------. 151. (A) apply (B) compete (C) enroll (D) attend Again, congratulations on your new job and I look forward to seeing ------ on August 27th 152. (A) it (B) them (C) him (D) you Regards, Owen Watson Vice president Obarink Industries

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