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1. Workers should ------- their immediate supervisors if they anticipate arriving late at work. (A) notify (B) announce (C) forward (D) arrange 2. The Secretary's ------- remarks had an immediate impact on his audience. (A) final (B) finally (C) finalize (D) finalizing 3. An international shipping system ------- as a way to accidents at sea. (A) considers (B) are considering (C) is being considered (D) has considered control reduce 7. The company's administrative and ------- reforms kept the company from going bankrupt during the recession. (A) manager (B) will manage (C) managerial (D) managed 8. The equipment had to be sent back to the manufacturer because it was damaged ------- repair. (A) without (B) beyond (C) over (D) against 9. Even though the start was delayed by the inclement weather, the project was completed as ------- scheduled. (A) originality (B) original (C) originally (D) origins 10. The new book about marketing strategies is ready for publication ------the minor corrections in the book design. (A) except that (B) wide of (C) aside from (D) prior 11. Internal communications are expected to improve once the new telephone system -------. (A) is installed (B) installed (C) was installed (D) will be installed 12. Since a new chef was hired in February, Creamy Ice-cream has seen ------- increases in sales. (A) dramatically (B) drama (C) dramatic (D) dramatize

4. After fifteen years of dedicated ------to the company, Ms. Melissa will be retiring at the end of this month. (A) opportunity (B) service (C) occupation (D) celebration 5. If there is any money ------- in the budget, we need to modernize our company's present system of international communications. (A) remain (B) remained (C) remaining (D) remains 6. Since Ms. Cordell had extensive ------experience in sales, she was chosen to lead the merger preparation team. (A) prior (B) outgoing (C) regardless (D) limiting

13. In order to increase productivity, we need to significantly improve our ------- of production. (A) methods (B) sales (C) calculation (D) relation 14. From now on, the company cafeteria will be closing at 10 pm unless ------stated. (A) besides (B) afterwards (C) also (D) otherwise 15. The result of our research team's survey proved ------- that consumers purchase more expensive cars in times of prosperity. (A) conclusive (B) conclusion (C) conclusively (D) concluded 16. With many customers waiting for more affordable computers, Simon Tech. is ------- to release its latest model. (A) hopeful (B) about (C) possible (D) longing 17. The company plans to cut its operating costs by closing two plants and encouraging workers to take early -------. (A) retire (B) retiring (C) retired (D) retirement 18. As a ------of the recent reorganization of the company, the management anticipates an improvement in operating income. (A) variety (B) search (C) result (D) condition 19. Since the news that coffee can be very harmful to one's health was broadcast, the consumption of coffee has dropped to a much ------- level than in years past. (A) less (B) few (C) little (D) lower

20. Many think that trading stocks ------an excellent way for investors to make profits. (A) being (B) is (C) are (D) have been 21. ------- a drop in demand for passenger vehicles, Diesel Motors had to cut back on production. (A) In fact (B) Due to (C) When (D) Except for 22. Soon after announcing his retirement, Mrs. Vinho will be honored for her numerous ------- achievements. (A) profession (B) professions (C) professional (D) professionally 23. Thanks to the back-up generators which were ------- installed, we could keep the plant operational during the power outage. (A) brightly (B) accidentally (C) recently (D) presumably 24. The renowned chef , who worked in Japan more than three years, prepared the raw fish that ------- at dinner. (A) serving (B) are served (C) have served (D) was served 25. Please be noted that any purchased items which have a market value of over 300 dollars are ------- to a 15% duty charge. (A) willing (B) subject (C) original (D) regretful 26. In order to deal with our new investment portfolios, we need to acquire ------- computer systems. (A) advanced (B) advances (C) to advance (D) advancement

27. Profits have decreased sharply over the past year, which ------- that West River Foods Co. should find better ways to improve productivity. (A) depends (B) specializes (C) demonstrates (D) charges 28. Even though Mrs. Russo one of the top technicians of Define Co , retired last month, the management still has not found anyone ------- her. (A) replaced (B) to replace (C) will replace (D) replaces 29. Only those certified nursing -------who can work at least three years overseas can apply for the open position. (A) attendant (B) attendance (C) attending (D) attendants 30. Although we ------- need audio technicians in the recording studio, our current budget does not allow us to hire any. (A) besides (B) still (C) previously (D) finally 31. Mr. Aoki resigned ------- his position as communications manager for Western Europe since his health condition had suddenly deteriorated. (A) as (B) to (C) in (D) from 32. Based on the information we ------from distributors and customers, we are planning to relocate our headquarters. (A) are received (B) receives (C) have received (D) receiving 33. Even though the manager ------- the need for increased staff, he could do nothing to improve the situation. (A) gains (B) returns (C) recognizes (D) enters

34. If you do not make a payment by the due date, a service ------- of two percent will be added. (A) charge (B) charged (C) will be charged (D) charges 35. The top interior designer of Coco Beauty worked as ------- at various fashion magazine companies. (A) illustrate (B) illustration (C) illustrator (D) illustrations 36. Dr. Zumer, a ------- writer for the magazine Cook and Joy, has been working as a chef of the Summit Hotel. (A) contributing (B) depending (C) respective (D) signifying 37. Our new cooling system is of high quality and ------- to all aspects of the building code. (A) regards (B) expects (C) manages (D) conforms 38. ------- he discovered the cause of the engine problem, the airline mechanic worked through the night to correct it. (A) Then (B) And so (C) After (D) Until 39. Even though they cost much more than others, flowers still ------- the most popular items for decoration in the reception area. (A) select (B) remain (C) acknowledge (D) accept 40. You can take advantage of the special offer should you decide to join Marcia Dance program ------- the month of April. (A) at (B) on (C) during (D) above

Questions 141-143 refer to the following fax.

From : Max Stein <[email protected]> To : All employees Re : Newly developed e-mail guidelines Last week I met several times ------- Sonya Bell, 141. (A) about (B) among (C) to (D) with Director of Human Resources, to discuss the results of the recent professional development workshops held throughout the firm. We especially talked about the widespread dissatisfaction among our employees that they are spending excessive time and energy on reading answering e-mail each day. -------, 142. (A) As a result (B) However (C) In addition (D) While my staff has put together a ------- of suggestions to improve this situation. 143. (A) total (B) series (C) word (D) piece We have enclosed a document which lists those suggestions. Please read them carefully and tell us what you think.

Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter.

To : Will Grace <[email protected]> From : Victoria Cook <[email protected]> cc : Bob Davenport <[email protected]> Subject : Excessive absences? Date : October 12 14:20 GMT Will, I received a ------- e-mail from your supervisor, 144. (A) surprise (B) surprised (C) surprising (D) surprises

Bob Davenport, informing me that you ------- a number of unexcused absences 145. (A) will have (B) to have (C) have had (D) will have had in the last couple of months. According to his report, you were absent on August 18 and 19, in addition to yesterday. And you've been late for work every Monday, too. When you worked directly under me until I was promoted to my current position, my ------- of you was always very positive. 146. (A) work (B) attitude (C) impression (D) search I'd like to get to the bottom of this. If you'd like to talk, my door is always open. Victoria

Questions 147-149 refer to the following announcement

Direct Deposit Investors who want to automatically deposit funds into their accounts on a weekly monthly, or quarterly basis can now sign up for the Eurotrade direct deposit service. You can transfer funds from ------- any European Union bank, brokerage hours, 147. (A) near (B) nearer (C) nearest (D) nearly or credit union to your Eurotrade account. To take advantage of this innovative -------, 148. (A) idea (B) feature (C) group (D) building print out, fill in, and mail to us a copy of the direct deposit application form posted on our web site. You may ------- call Client Services at 1-800-3256 to request application forms. 149. (A) also (B) often (C) ever (C) before

Questions 150-152 refer to following letter.

To : Jim Strong From : Subject : Order #477 Date : 29 August Jim, I just checked on the status of your order (#477) and was told by our shipping department that it was sent out on Friday, August 26. You ------- it this coming Wednesday at the latest. 150. (A) will be received (B) received (C) should receive (D) have been receiving I apologize for the delay. Apparently there was some difficulty finding the high-grade wood your custom order required. ------- problem was the drying time required 151. (A) some (B) another (C) few (D) all for the special gloss you requested. We should have notified you as soon as we noticed the order would be behind schedule. I have already spoken to the head of the production team to make sure something like this never happens again. Again, we are sorry for the ------- shipment. 152. (A) defective (B) brief (C) late (D) rush We are sure, though, that you will be thoroughly satisfied with the final product.