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Patients on the diet program are advised to ------- to our clinic every 2 weeks for a checkup and weigh in. (A) return (B) returns (C) returning (D) returned 102. Ryan Heating and Air is determined to provide quality heating and air conditioning ------- a low cost. (A) on (B) after (C) in (D) at 103. Not all members of the board are convinced Thomas Haden is ------- suitable for the vice president position. (A) ideal (B) ideally (C) idealist (D) idealistic 104. The report you received on Monday highlights the main topics ------- plan to bring up in this weeks meeting. (A) mine (B) me (C) I (D) my 105. The latest financial report will be presented at the meeting highlighting the fantastic ------- over this past year. (A) growth (B) rise (C) result (D) statement 106. Mr. Graham will probably face several new ------- at his new position as Senior Manager. (A) challenges (B) challenge (C) challenging (C) challenged 107. The Department of Self Defense is the main agency nationwide ------- for keeping our country safe from any possible threat. (A) responsibly (B) responsible (C) responsibility (D) responsibilities 108. To keep a level of quality that our clients expect, our employees are required to ------- check the status of every order from the time it is made until it is out the door. (A) brightly (B) accidentally (C) previously (D) regularly 109. This Tuesday, the president will ------- announce his choice for the candidate of vice president. (A) formalize (B) formal (C) formally (D) formality

110. All of our employees are required to treat their fellow employees with kindness ------- that we may strength our working environment for every staff member. (A) as (B) then (C) if (D) so 111. Susan Boyle is a very productive employee that completes all ------- given to her very quickly. (A) working (B) work (C) worker (D) worked 112. Bank of Canada ------- that all of its clients change their internet banking passwords at least two times a year. (A) depends (B) adapts (C) specializes (D) recommends 113. Extra tickets are available for anyone ------- registers for th the conference before June 6 . (A) whose (B) who (C) what (D) their 114. All customers will receive a desert of their choice at no extra -------. (A) charge (B) frequency (C) value (D) product 115. If anyone is interested in going back to school, please get a brochure on Applying for Financial Aid and read ------thoroughly before you make a decision. (A) it (B) itself (C) them (D) themselves 116. With the hiring of a popular celebrity, Jamestown Whiskey hopes to increase their sales ------- 40 percent next quarter. (A) up (B) to (C) by (D) about 117. If you book the ------- tour of the pyramids before June th 15 , you will receive a free t-shirt and photo of yourself at the pyramids. (A) shown (B) reported (C) demonstrated (D) guided 118. Many of the ATMs across Asia only ------- local bank cards, but there are special international ATMs you can use in certain areas. (A) accept (B) import (C) include (D) enter

119. New Singar sewing machines ------- need any repairs over the life of the machine. (A) hardly (B) hardest (C) hard (D) harder 120. Supporters of business travel often talk about ------much they like seeing new cities every year. (A) how (B) therefore (C) only (D) most 121. Most restaurants in Paris uphold a very serious ------- of excellence when it comes to customer satisfaction. (A) standard (B) rate (C) qualification (D) category 122. An additional group of phone operators will be hired this week so that customer requests are handled more -------. (A) nearly (B) largely (C) regularly (D) efficiently 123. The main package belt is operational from the hours of 3:00 A.M. until 9:00 A.M. ------- employees are busy loading the trucks. (A) during (B) whereas (C) while (D) through 124. Mr. Wilkinson will be meeting us at the proposed ------this afternoon for our inspection. (A) site (B) advancement (C) travel (D) belief 125. ------- the recent bad weather, crops in the Midwest of the country have suffered greatly over this recent harvest season. (A) Now that (B) In fact (C) Because of (D) In case of 126. Brad Gritts performance in the new science fiction film has been ------- reviewed by numerous critics. (A) positive (B) positively (C) positivity (D) positiveness 127. Supervisors are requiring all new employees to ------- in the Customer Care training classes that start next week. (A) apply (B) attend (C) enroll (D) expect

128. After only two years in -------, Des Moines ChemCo Corporation has plans to open a second manufacturing plant in Utah in 18 months. (A) operate (B) operated (C) operation (D) operational 129. Judging from the lack ------- interest in the company outing, we are planning on cancelling the entire trip. (A) for (B) from (C) with (D) of 130. The trip down into the canyon is offered every afternoon as long as the weather conditions are -------. (A) favorable (B) favors (C) favorably (D) favor

131. ------- we have yet to meet last years numbers, we still have two months in the year and the holiday season to boost our sales. (A) But (B) Even so (C) Although (D) Except 132. Any request for vacation not during the holiday season must be accompanied by a ------- written request. (A) questionable (B) absolute (C) relevant (D) efficient 133. The warehouse manager is in charge of approving all ------ packages before they are to be shipped. (A) outgoing (B) permissive (C) absolute (D) reversed 134. Ongoing research has shown that Valtrim, a popular diuretic, may ------- vomiting. (A) induced (B) induce (C) inducing (D) will induce 135. Viacome Networks is currently trying to maximize their ------ strength by creating a new advertising campaign geared toward the 18~26 year old age bracket. (A) commerce (B) commercial (C) commercially (D) commercializing 136. All files in the company file room must be labeled, dated, and marked by department -------. (A) considerably (B) namely (C) exceedingly (D) accordingly

137. Our sister company MBS News, has an ------- interview with the President of the United States. (A) observant (B) limiting (C) watchful (D) exclusive 138. ------- they announce that Triacom Industries was being bought out, stock shares will plummet to lower than fifty dollars a share. (A) so as (B) due to (C) once (D) within 139. Just about every single film has been ------- for in our inventory except for three that cannot be found. (A) recorded (B) explained (C) accounted (D) calculated 140. Trans Global is proposing to the government a new ------ system that will put hundreds of camera in every major city across the country. (A) will be monitored (B) monitoring (C) to monitor (D) monitored Part VI
Questions 141~143 refer to the following letter. Shannons Nail and Tan *945 3rd Avenue East* Seattle* WA 33029 March 16 Paula Caper 288 Venison St. Westford, WA 30002 Dear Paula We are delighted to inform you of our offer of ------- at Shannons Nail and Tan. 141. (A) staff (B) personnel (C) profession (D) employment If it is possible, we would like you to go to our 3 week beauty school for all of our new employees. Once you have graduated, you will come back and join us here at the store. For your first two months here, you ------- in training, assisting an experienced employee. Once you have completed your training, you will then move to your own station. 142. (A) will have been (B) will be (C) have been (D) had to be You will work with a trained stylist for the first month, and then you will be on your own. I was very impressed with your fantastic demeanor and attitude. You handle yourself very well and your references are -------. 143.

(A) excellenced (B) excellence (C) excellently (D) excellent We will be very pleased if you join our little family here. I hope to work with you soon. Shannon Humpries

Question 144-146 refer to the following letter. To: Gateway Employees From: Donald Desile, Regional Manager Subject: Christmas discount for employees Gateway Inc. is joining with SkyNet Cellular to supply our employees with a big discount for the holiday season. When employees shop at SkyNet Cellular during the month of December, they will receive 35 percent off of the price of their purchases. This event will also be held ------- the month of January, but the discount will be only 20 percent. 144. (A) after (B) since (C) except (D) during This is our way of saying thanks for a great year this year and all your hard work. Dont forget that the special prices will ------- at the end of January. 145. (A) expires (B) expire (C) expiring (D) to expire

For you to be able to receive your discount, you must ------- your employee I.D. card at the register when you are ready to make your purchases. 146. (A) donate (B) sponsor (C) direct (D) present

Questions 147-149 refer to the following advertisement. The Granderson Marketing Group has a hand full of new vacancies that are opening up just in time for a few new graduates in the spring. Recent graduates who are ready to start their careers in marketing please apply as soon as possible. Previous ------- is not required but will help during the hiring process. 147. (A) experience (B) account (C) technology (D) product Applicants are required to have strong leadership qualities, communication skills, and a never-give-up attitude. ------- there are only two positions available, dont hesitate to apply. 148. (A) Even though (B) Because (C) Despite (D) Whenever

Also note that to apply for this position you must bring a resume to our office. If we approve of your resume, you ------- an application to complete and return in person. 149. (A) were sent (B) are being sent (C) will be sent (D) will have been sent

Questions 150-152 refer to the following film review. Film of the Week August 8th Zombie World, (airing at 8:00pm on the Action Channel). The John Leeme directed horror film is being considered as some of his best work to date. He cast a big name star, and found an unknown out of nowhere, Leslie Siggs, who nearly steals the movie. Lionel Best ------- as the main character George Stone, a vigilante who is trying to survive in a zombie-filled America. 150. (A) stars (B) will star (C) staring (D) would star When his hometown is invaded by hungry zombies that destroy ------ gets in their way, its up to George to try and take back whats left of his hometown and the rest of the country. 151. (A) all (B) whatever (C) something (D) which Chockfull of witty dialogue and gritty action, it is a very ------- film that will leave you wanting more. 152. (A) talkative (B) entertaining (C) historical (D) prominent Look out for screen legend Marlon Grant, in a brief but unforgettable cameo appearance.

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