—– you want to receive additional information regarding the

services we offer, please log onto our website at

www.healthclub.com today.
1 A. If A
B. For
C. Despite
D. Whether

Sandy Duncan was handpicked by the general manager to head the

next project because of —– experience in this field.
A. her
2 A
B. hers
C. herself
D. she

The changes made in the working conditions at our company

resulted in remarkable improvements in all aspects of our business
and —– more so in the morale of our employees.
3 A. all C
B. any
C. even
D. although

All commuters —– the main highway to get to the center of the city
will face delays of up to an hour today because of on-going
construction.
4 A. use C
B. used
C. using
D. will use

In order to become a member of the country club, applicants have

to meet the strict —– set by the club president.
A. require
5 D
B. requires
C. requiring
D. requirements

The outcome of our meeting today with the board of directors will —
– the course of action we will take this year.
A. determine
6 A
B. determines
C. determining
D. determination

The announcement of John Stanton’s retirement was not well

received by most of the staff members, but Leslie, his long time
friend and colleague, was extremely —– to hear that Mr. Stanton
will now be able to enjoy some leisure time.
7 A. happiest D
Bi happily
C. happier
D. happy
 Because many of the warehouse workers were out sick today, Mr.
Miller had to stock the goods on the shelves —–.
A. itself
8 B
B. himself
C. herself
D. themselves

Please accept our —– apology for the inconvenience this delay is

causing all the passengers here at Pearson International Airport.
A. sincere
9 A
B. original
C. estimated
D. completed

The majority of the contract —– that took place during the year were
handled by lawyers from a local law firm.
A. negotiate
10 B
B. negotiations
C. negotiable
D. negotiator

It will be next to impossible to —– a room at the Ashton Hotel this

week because of the film festival.
A. reserve
11 B. respond A
C. connect
D. appoint
D. chỉ định

The presentation of this evening’s winners will commence —– at

seven following dinner at six.
A. precise
12 C
B. precision
C. precisely
D. preciseness

The new sports complex will accommodate an Olympic-sized

swimming pool and other —–, including a fitness center and a spa,
to name just a few.
13 A. facilities A
B. categories
C. qualities
D. supplies

Our new product will be put through a number of —– tests before

being released to the public.
A. dependent
14 D
B. founded
C. withhold
D. stringent
 Mr. Chan’s main role in the company for the next two weeks is to
look —– the right person to take over Mr. Shaw’s position when he
leaves at the end of the month.
15 A. in B
B. for
C. over
D. from

People unanimously agreed that John would have performed a

great deal better under more —– circumstances.
A. favorable
16 A
B. favorably
C. favorite
D. favor

After a long and difficult strike, the plant workers will show up to
work —– Monday.
A. starting on
17 A
B. afterwards
C. instead
D. outside

Scarborough General Hospital has two —– for certified x-ray

technicians to start immediately.
A. open
18 C
B. opener
C. openings
D. openness

Mark’s Warehouse Clearance Store is having a % sale with savings

of up to 40 percent off on all clothing this weekend —– celebration
of its 25th anniversary.
19 A. in A
B. at
C. on
D. of

Probe Magazine conducted a survey asking one thousand

employees who work in low- paying industries to express —– their
biggest concerns are.
20 A. how C
B. when
C. what
D. which

Should there be any requests for schedule changes, please notify

us —–.
A. prompt
21 C
B. prompted
C. promptly
D. prompting
 For this weekend only, Bad Boys Electronics Store is celebrating its
first year in business with up to thirty percent —– on all items in the
store.
22 A. retail D
B. market
C. economy
D. discounts

The automobile parts we requested for our customer got here on —

–.
A. authority
23 C
B. condition
C. schedule
D. appointment

The advertisements printed in this magazine do not —– imply

endorsement by the management.
A. highly
24 D
B. barely
C. gradually
D. necessarily

The newly installed alarm system, which is directly connected to the

police, will go off if the correct security code is not entered —– 60
seconds of touching the keypad.
25 A. only C
B. under
C. within
D. directly

The airline requested a —– call to ensure a seat on my flight back

home.
A. confirm
26 D
B. confirmed
C. confirming
D. confirmation

If the task is too complicated to figure out on —– own, please don’t

hesitate to ask one of our representatives, who are here to help.
A. you
27 B
B. your
C. yours
D. yourself

The hard work put in during his younger years made him become—
– sound in his later years.
A. finance
28 D
B. finances
C. financial
D. financially
 Ms. Taylor has called the managers to —– her in the main
conference room to discuss next year’s budget.
A. met
29 B
B. meet
C. have met
D. will meet

—– announcing his retirement, Mr. Kinsley has been busy trying to

train his replacement.
A. Because
30 C
B. Once
C. Since
D. While

Please fax us the information immediately because I need to —–

the client right away.
A. notify
31 A
B. speak
C. report
D. attend

One of the reasons why our sales team has become a leader today
is that they are put through a number of vigorous training sessions
to keep up with the —– changes that occur in the market.
32 A. prosperous B
B. continuous
C. straight
D. mature

John is a bit nervous because he will give a speech —– the board

members this afternoon.
A. by
33 C
B. on
C. to
D. during

Of the many radio stations in the city, FM 109 is considered to play

the —– listening music.
A. easy
34 B
B. easiest
C. more easily
D. most easily

The new, expensive software was purchased to help keep better —

– of the clients we have here at our company.
A. records
35 A
B. states
C. points
D. marks
 Only after —– requests by the tenants did the superintendent do
something about the broken intercoms in some of the apartments.
A. repeat
36 B
B. repeated
C. repeating
D. repetition

A rain shower —– by cold winds is expected to reach our region by

this evening.
A. accompany
37 B
B. accompanied
C. accompanying
D. will accompany

The special deal offered by our supplier will last only for a —– time.
A. limited
38 B. minor A
C. partial
D. lower

—– something drastic happens before midnight, the postal workers

will most likely walk out on their jobs.
A. Also
39 C
B. Except
C. Unless
D. Therefore

The defense attorney contemplated a long time before finally

making his decision to —– the accused in court.
A. attend
40 B
B. represent
C. express
D. perform

Due to popular demand by the staff members, the scheduled talk by

Mr. Smith will take place —– Room 15 instead of Room 20 as was
first planned.
41 A. in A
B. on
C. of
D. as

I extend my sincere —– to the family and friends of John Miller, who

has suddenly left us at the age of 54.
A. appreciation
42 C
B. description
C. condolences
D. charges

Hotel employees are reminded to be —– and courteous, especially

to first-time guests.
A. friend
43 C
B. friends
C. friendly
D. friendship
 The government issued a warning companies that all waste must be
disposed of —– or they will face heavy fines.
A. corrects
44 D
B. correcting
C. correction
D. correctly

Golf Weekly is a newly published magazine that caters —– to

experienced and inexperienced golfers who are just learning to play
the game
45 A. both A
B. neither
C. either
D. so

We are seeking an —– to represent us in talks with our Japanese

clients.
A. interpret
46 B
B. interpreter
C. interpreting
D. interpretation

Following a widespread dispute over wages, both parties involved—

– came to an agreement to end the three-month walkout, as the
company offered higher wages and job guarantees.
47 A. equally B
B. finally
C. annually
D. increasingly

A new booklet explaining the process of course selection along with

counseling services is —– to any student interested in receiving
help.
48 A. potential B
B. available
C. expressed
D. approaching

The vast number of new businesses the city is attracting is good

news for the local economy; however the —– of vacant office space
is something the mayor has to figure out soon.
49 A. level C
B. training
C. shortage
D. exaggeration

We believe that —– recent changes in state laws, the majority vote

standard is now in the best interests of the company and its
shareholders.
50 A. due to A
B. whereas
C. otherwise
D. instead of
 —– in universities around the nation has more than tripled
compared to this time last year.
A. Enroll
51 D
B. Enrolls
C. Enrolling
D. Enrollment

—– Mr. Pennington retires, he will receive an annual pension of

more than fifty thousand dollars from Packard Incorporated.
A. Often
52 B
B. Once
C. Whoever
D. Sometimes

—–Mr. Bingham’s promotion became official, many of his

colleagues have approached him to congratulate him.
A. Despite
53 C
B. Still
C. Since
D. During

John Clarke, who is in the prime of his career, has been ranked —–
the top 10 players in tennis history by Sports Daily.
A. at
54 C
B. into
C. among
D. from

Due to the heavy damage the storm has caused in some rural
areas, it is predicted that the cost of fruits and vegetables will be —
– this summer.
55 A. increase D
B. increases
C. to increase
D. increasing

All of our stores will be extending their business hours during the
holiday season, but we will go back to our —– hours after the new
year.
56 A. regular A
B. regulars
C. regularity
D. regularities

Sarah Ewing received rave —– for her outstanding performance in

her portrayal of a single mother raising two children in the ghetto in
the 70s in the new blockbuster movie Single Mom.
57 A. inspections C
B. articles
C. reviews
D. surveys
 Bad Boys Electronics Store found —– under increased media
attention after its manager was indicted for embezzling an
undisclosed amount of money.
58 A. ours D
B. theirs
C. himself
D. itself

Some of our clients have complained that the time it takes to get a
—– from a service representative is enough to make them not want
to use our services again.
59 A. response A
B. responding
C. responded
D. respond

After a long and gruesome season, Jeff Willis has been performing
—– better since the playoffs started a week ago.
A. significance
60 D
B. significant
C. significancy
D. significantly

The new store, is currently undergoing construction, will have its

grand opening sometime next spring.
A. who
61 D
B. where
C. when
D. which

In a desperate move to increase their revenues to meet their sales

goal, the company is planning to offer a special discount —–its
customers.
62 A. by B
B. to
C. with
D. upon

—– in computer technology are allowing users to reach into any

part of the world by just clicking a mouse.
A. Advancement
63 B
B. Advances
C. Advancing
D. Advance

The company’s profits are —– to hit their peak in the next quarter
mainly due to the release of its new line of clothing.
A. forecast
64 A
B. forecasting
C. to forecast
D. will forecast
 Mr. Gonzales, who has been a —– member of the country club for
over 25 years, has recently been appointed president.
A. first
65 B
B. valued
C. strong
D. durable

The —– of climbing to the top of the corporate ladder is best defined

in the new book published by Scott Thompson, one of the most
successful businessmen in history.
66 A. challenge A
B. dimension
C. introduction
D. compassion

The —– tough training given by our company creates strong and

able sales representatives who perform well above others in the
same field.
67 A. indifferently D
B. presumably
C. completely
D. unbearably

The new dome built in the center of town houses many new
facilities, including a hotel with rooms that have a spectacular view
of the stadium that is —–
68 A. impress C
B. impression
C. impressive
D. impressing

Our staff prefers to fly than to use other modes of transportation

since it is much more —–.
A. optional
69 D
B. protective
C. excessive
D. convenient

—–the job market is not stable, those who persist will be able to
land jobs eventually.
A. Whether
70 C
B. Therefore
C. Even if
D. So that

Our team enjoyed a 10-game winning streak at the start of this

season, —– our position as the top team in baseball.
A. reconfirms
71 C
B. reconfirmed
C. reconfirming
D. be reconfirmed
 Mr. Bonn reassured everyone that a —– copy of the report wifi be
availabfe by this afternoon’s meeting.
A. revise
72 D
B. revising
C. revision
D. revised

They had to stop the production line for nearly two hours after a
problem was discovered and the workers had to wait until they —–
instructions from their superiors.
73 A. raised B
B. received
C. persuaded
D. contended

Any plant workers —– overtime work should immediately speak to

their supervisor right after this announcement.
A. seek
74 C
B. seeks
C. seeking
D. will seek

—–how difficult the situation may seem, it is very important to

remember that there are others who are in worse situations.
A. As if
75 D
B. Even so
C. As though
D. No matter

The detective —– the solving of this case to an anonymous phone

call the police received a few hours before the arrest took place.
A. accused
76 C
B. presented
C. attributed
D. disapproved

It is easy to read Sam because he —– squints when he finds

himself in an uncomfortable situation.
A. habitually
77 A
B. habitual
C. habits
D. habit

Many fans were shocked when the team captain, John Turner,
signed a two-year contract with a —–team for an undisclosed
amount.
78 A. rival A
B. partial
C. renewed
D. contrasting
 The —– behind the yellow tape is prohibited to anyone without a
press pass.
A. positing
79 D
B. scenery
C. exterior
D. area

One of the things that a good manager should do is to —– the work

in equal shares amongst the team members.
A. divide
80 A
B. divided
C. divides
D. dividing

Our new social organizer’s personal favorites do not include jazz or

classical music, but she loves listening to techno, world music, —–
rock.
81 A. so D
B. but
C. yet
D. and

It is strongly advised that you check that you have all your essential
documents in a briefcase —– you set out on an international trip.
A. upon
82 B
B. before
C. beside
D. next to

The most —– piece in the collection was acquired by our founder

and principal patron during an archaeological expedition he
undertook in 1935.
83 A. value D
B. valuing
C. values
D. valuable

At this year’s orientation session, the general manager —– took the

time to personally welcome all new recruits in her usual, affable
manner.
84 A. she D
B. her
C. hers
D. herself

Our latest customer —– survey reveals some problems in the after-

sales service area, especially the lack of a telephone hotline.
A. satisfying
85 C
B. satisfied
C. satisfaction
D. satisfactory
 Our ongoing, —– development seminars allow staff members to
develop their skills in various directions.
A. profession
86 C
B. professionally
C. professional
D. professionalism

If you wish to register for State University’s new Academic News

Update —– , please log in, click on the “register” box, and then list
your preferences.
87 A. service A
B. servicing
C. serviced
D. serviceable

The music faculty offers free weekly seminars designed to

encourage young musicians to begin —– their own masterpieces.
A. composer
88 D
B. composes
C. composed
D. composing

At the latest meeting of the Business Advisory Council, the newly

elected president —– that the council extend its activities to the fieid
of social justice.
89 A. propose D
B. proposal
C. proposing
D. proposed

To celebrate our tenth year in the stationery supply business, we’d

like to offer a special bonus discount —– our most loyal customers.
A. to
90 A
B. by
C. as
D. at

—– recent adjustments in income tax rates, workers will find

themselves pleasantly surprised by an increase in the size of their
paychecks.
91 A. Due to A
B. While
C. In fact
D. Whether

Much of investors’ long-held esteem in the company —– during the

share-market boom when executives were involved in accounting
irregularities.
92 A. losing C
B. loses
C. was lost
D. is lost
 The Springborg Hotel chain’s attention to detail and business-
friendly pricing structure make our hotels —– to any others in the
mid-priced hotel bracket.
93 A. better C
B. improved
C. superior
D. advanced

Professor Barkley is not —– an expert in classical economics but

also a world- renowned specialist in international banking laws.
A. over
94 B
B. only
C. less
D. alone

Under the new law, consumers are entitled to —– if products

malfunction or fail to perform as promised.
A. compensate
95 D
B. compensated
C. compensating
D. compensation

During the one-month trial period, customers are under no —– to

sign any contracts.
A. pledge
96 C
B. promise
C. obligation
D. engagement

Educational expenses are tax-deductible —– the taxpayer can show

that these expenses enhanced his or her professional skills or
expertise.
97 A. only if A
B. as if
C. as many as
D. as much as

If you cannot make up your mind —– destination to choose for your

summer holidays, why not talk with our experienced travel
consultants?
98 A. whom B
B. which
C. on
D. about

The Public Transport Commission’s commitment to running our

city’s trains and buses as —– as possible has reduced costs to the
taxpayer by 5%.
99 A. efficient C
B. efficiency
C. efficiently
D. efficiencies
 Unfortunately, any benefits gained by lowering prices never —– if
they are achieved by a reduction in quality.
A. last
100 A
B. pass
C. spend
D. retain

—– serious disadvantage of the existing plant is the lack of

adequate ventilation; workers frequently complain of nausea and
headaches.
101 A. Any C
B. Other
C. Another
D. One another

Encounter Environmental Tours offers trips to some of the most

beautiful and isolated wildernesses in the world —– all the comforts
of five-star accommodations.
102 A. both B
B. plus
C. though
D. together

A recent survey showed that the increase in the number of random

tax audits on businesses has been —– unpopular.
A. predict .
103 D
B. prediction
C. to predict
D. predictably

The company is pleased to announce that we have invited several

members of our experienced —– and casual staff to become
permanent employees.
104 A. minor C
B. lengthy
C. temporary
D. duplicate

The company admitted that it had been entirely at fault and

announced that all professional fees that it had collected were to be
fully—–.
105 A. refunds C
B. refunding
C. refunded
D. is refunded

Media organizations can be called before a tribunal if they fail to

operate —– the guidelines laid out by federal legislation.
A. within
106 A
B. among
C. between
D. from
 These days managers and designers are expected to work —– to a
greater extent than in the past.
A. collaboratively
107 A
B. collaborative
C. collaboration
D. collaborate

The unemployment figures —– last June, no doubt due to the

surprise closure of several leading Australian manufacturers.
A. enlarged
108 C
B. reached
C. peaked
D. magnified

The business council stated its opinion that the new penalties for
tax evasion are out of —– with the seriousness of the crime.
A. size
109 B
B. proportion
C. equivalence
D. combination

In the interests of consumer safety, the senior management

unanimously —– to recall all versions of the Alphington and
Executive sedans.
110 A. settled C
B. picked
C. decided
D. established

We will be welcoming our keynote —– at a reception to be given in

the Emerald Room, which is located on the mezzanine, at 8:00 p.m.
A. speak
111 C
B. spoken
C. speaker
D. speaking

Any new staff member who has not already submitted a recent
photo should go —– to the Personnel Office, where a staff
photographer is in attendance.
112 A. unexpectedly B
B. immediately
C. especially
D. recently

Other —– grammatical errors include failure to use appropriate

punctuation, especially apostrophes, colons, and semi-colons.
A. common
113 A
B. genuine
C. level
D. even
 In addition to improvements to the company cafeteria, the company
sports facility will —– be upgraded.
A. besides
114 C
B. either
C. also
D. too

It remains —– that a merger will increase profitability in the medium

term because of the high cost of redundancy packages.
A. doubt
115 C
B. doubted
C. doubtful
D. doubtfully

The Hytex Hotel, in —– with the organizers of the annual film

festival, is offering a package which includes travel,
accommodations, and movie tickets.
116 A. agreement D
B. alignment
C. relation
D. conjunction

The judge’s —– words were directed to the company’s head of

financial accounting, who freely utilized investors’ funds for his own
benefit.
117 A. harsher C
B. harshly
C. harshest
D. more harshly

A new health report today warned of the —– tendency for newly

qualified doctors to refuse practices in the country.
A. worry
118 D
B. worried
C. worries
D. worrying

—– unnamed sources, the central bank is unlikely to raise interest

rates over the next 6 months.
A. According to
119 A
B. In case of
C. On behalf of
D. In common with

A senior management committee believes that we should

immediately —– the new government guidelines on sexual
harassment.
120 A. spend D
B. waste
C. achieve
D. implement
 Our new range of products is available in —– configurations,
including sports and commercial styles.
A. vary
121 D
B. variety
C. variable
D. various

—– your order, please complete the following form, including your

credit card details, and click on the “submit” button.
A. Place
122 D
B. Placed
C. Placing
D. To place

All staff members are reminded that you should not use the
executive restroom —– you have written authorization to do so.
A. for
123 B
B. unless
C. without
D. although

Our multi-skilled CEO has distinguished —– yet again by winning

the coveted Brookings Award for innovation in business.
A. he
124 D
B. his
C. him
D. himself

Would the person —– muddy jogging clothes were found in the staff
shower room please claim them at the lost and found office?
A. who
125 C
B. that
C. whose
D. which

Even professional marketers are never sure —– some new

products are runaway successes while others fail miserably.
A. for
126 B
B. why
C. since
D. whoever

Should anyone enter your home without your permission while you
are at work, your Homesure security system will —– send you email
and cell phone alerts.
127 A. automatic C
B. automatical
C. automatically
D. more automatically
 We would like to remind our clients that, should they have any
problems —– our products, our after-sales hotline service is
available 24 hours a day.
128 A. to D
B. at
C. for
D. with

Major Australian car-manufacturers will continue to produce their

flagship large sedans —– the recent increases in fuel costs.
A. for
129 D
B. except
C. although
D. despite

Should the alarm sound, please —– make your way to the rallying
points, where safety wardens will direct you to the emergency exits.
A. calmly
130 A
B. usually
C. inherently
D. increasingly

The company is reportedly —– bankruptcy due to the rapid rise in

resource costs, which has made its projects unprofitable.
A. next
131 D
B. nearly
C. almost
D. close to

Allways Engineering has guaranteed that —–one of its employees

will lose his or her job as a result of the merger.
A. no
132 B
B. not
C. none
D. any

The Security Department has warned that any —– use of the car
park on weekends will result in the vehicle being towed.
A. unauthorize
133 D
B. unauthorizes
C. unauthorizing
D. unauthorized

—– it prove necessary to send your payment by money order,

please take your request to the Payments Department, where you
will find the appropriate forms.
134 A. Could C
B. Would
C. Should
D. Might
 All prospective employees are requested to —– a recent photo as
well as copies of all letters of recommendation.
A. take
135 C
B. come
C. bring
D. have

If you wish to take advantage of our special gift offers, please —–

your sales receipts to one of our employees at the promotions
counter on the third floor.
136 A. guard D
B. record
C. consider
D. present

The latest —– to emerge from our production lines is considered by

many to lead the field in the area of mobile communications.
A. product
137 A
B. produce
C. producing
D. productivity

Marketing specialists are really not sure —– changes in the climate

will affect sales of recreational vehicles.
A. where
138 B
B. how
C. what
D. who

Would all participants in this year’s convention please complete

their confidential —– and place them in the boxes provided before
leaving today?
139 A. evaluate D
B. evaluator
C. evaluated
D. evaluations

The manager noted that sales of smaller models had risen

significantly but —– mentioned the drop-off in orders for the electric
version.
140 A. too B
B. also
C. either
D. besides

Despite recent losses totalling millions of dollars, Bayside

Construction —– its shareholders the situation would be rectified in
the near future.
141 A. assuring B
B. assured
C. have assured
D. was assured
 We’d like to congratulate our gifted head of personnel, who won a
gold medal at the state-wide archery competition —– over the
weekend.
142 A. held A
B. holds
C. holding
D. was held

The social committee guarantees that this year’s company mystery

adventure tour will not fail to fascinate —– surprise you.
A. but
143 B
B. and
C. also
D. even

Any staff members traveling overseas on company business will be

—– for exceeding their expense allowances.
A. billed
144 A
B. arranged
C. replaced
D. produced

Ridgeway College business graduates are highly sought-after, and

many corporations go to extravagant lengths to recruit —– .
A. them
145 A
B. their
C. theirs
D. themselves

Creativity and productivity can be increased if our employees are

able to spend —– time doing repetitive and routine tasks.
A. least
146 B
B. less
C. lesser
D. lessen

Both —– and collectively, the employees at our company have

achieved great successes in technical as well as business
innovations.
147 A. substantially B
B. individually
C. successfully
D. expressively

Employees attending the writing seminar are expected to practice

imaginative and —– writing as well as develop their technical writing
skills.
148 A. detective C
B. negative
C. descriptive
D. cooperative
 The managing director demonstrated his faith —– the
conscientiousness of the company’s employees by allowing them to
work flexible schedules.
149 A. on C
B. by
C. in
D. with

Supervisors are reminded to —– all subordinates with consideration

and to remember that any discourtesy will be viewed as a serious
breach of company guidelines.
150 A. give B
B. treat
C. leave
D. mention

Any employee wishing to leave the workplace for any reason during
business hours must —– a special leave form.
A. sign
151 A
B. signs
C. to sign
D. was signed

One of the —– moments of my life was the moment that I saw the
face of my new-born daughter for the first time.
A. great
152 B
B. greatest
C. greatly
D. greatness

The marketing think-tank believes that the next ten years will see an
enormous —– in travel and other leisure-related industries.
A. expand
153 C
B. expansive
C. expansion
D. expansively

The chief executive officer is particularly —– that recent staff

surveys have shown a severe drop-off in employee satisfaction.
A. concern
154 D
B. concerns
C. concerning
D. concerned

The company may have to —– some production procedures which,

since the earliest days, have always been done by skilled
craftsmen.
155 A. process C
B. calculate
C. automate
D. manufacture
 In order to be registered for our 5-year warranty, please send us the
following postage-paid registration form —– 7 days of purchase.
A. by
156 C
B. until
C. within
D. before

The Department of Industrial Relations no longer believes that —–

reviews of employee pay and conditions are necessary.
A. most regularly
157 D
B. more regular
C. regularly
D. regular

Company employees may request special —– in the case of family

emergencies or other unforeseeable events that require special
consideration.
158 A. leave A
B. policy
C. version
D. survey

In order to operate —– in today’s dynamic business environment,

our company must reward the creativity and energy of our
employees.
159 A. competitively A
B. magnificently
C. productively
D. totally

The management has assured all staff that anyone —– the

professional development seminars will receive a certificate
thanking them for their participation.
160 A. attend C
B. attended
C. attending
D. to attend

—– economic growth rates have stagnated over the last 6 months,

we cannot expect any rise in the value of the dollar.
A. So
161 B
B. As
C. For
D. Although

It seems certain —– our industry will be faced with multiple

challenges in the near and medium term, principally because of
changes in the international political landscape.
162 A. because B
B. that
C. for
D. so
 One of the city’s landmark department stores has filed for
bankruptcy; however there is no indication that the historic building
—– will be demolished or redeveloped.
163 A. it D
B. its
C. it’s
D. itself

Mitusa Motors today announced that its headquarters —– to the

port city of Kumamoto in order to take advantage of cheaper
transportation costs.
164 A. relocated D
B. relocating
C. have relocated
D. will be relocated

Any reports produced by this department should be edited and

proofread —– by someone other than the writer.
A. equally
165 D
B. apparently
C. exclusively
D. thoroughly

The minerals boom has brought about an economic boom, which in

turn has meant that real estate values have —– to record levels.
A. rose
166 C
B. raised
C. risen
D. been raising

In response to our question on overall customer satisfaction, 23% of

respondents indicated that they were somewhat or very —–.
A. dissatisfy
167 B
B. dissatisfied
C. dissatisfying
D. are dissatisfied

A new strategic plan —— increasing productivity was introduced at

the last meeting of the board of directors.
A. in
168 C
B. by
C. for
D. to

Employees at the Maroubra plant were —– that operations would

cease in approximately 6 months and that generous retirement
packages would be given to all employees.
169 A. informing B
B. informed
C. informative
D. information
 The president his difficult childhood —– with giving him the strength
of character needed to succeed in a fiercely competitive
environment.
170 A. provides B
B. credits
C. rewards
D. presents

—– any surprise submissions this afternoon, the court case should

be wrapped up today after 2 years of bitter wrangling.
A. Declining
171 B
B. Barring
C. Allowing
D. Regretting

When operating in a new culture, it is very important to be —– of

local practices which, at first sight, may seem strange.
A. respect
172 B
B. respectful
C. respective
D. respectively

The report by Absolute Consultants advised that at least —– year

will be required before the company can attain profitability.
A. other
173 C
B. others
C. another
D. the other

—– that it is undesirable to treat our production line workers like

robots, we have introduced a policy of frequent job rotations.
A. Recognize
174 C
B. Recognized
C. Recognizing
D. Having been recognized

The Personnel Department has lost no time seeking a —– for Dr.

Roberts, who recently retired after 30 years of service.
A. consideration
175 B
B. replacement
C. maintenance
D. position

Any employee wishing to terminate his or her employment before

the end of the contract may do so after giving 30 days written —–
A. sign
176 C
B. contact
C. notice
D. approval
 The task of the high-profile planning committee will be to —– the
Asian Games organizers to choose our city as the site of the next
games.
177 A. convince A
B. dispose
C. present
D. state

Government regulations state that no one can be —– to the closed

reading room without first obtaining a security clearance.
A. suited
178 C
B. required
C. admitted
D. disposed

There can be no doubt that our Marketing Department has grown —

– confidence and ability with each new success.
A. in
179 A
B. with
C. among
D. between

The catering unit —– that all patrons complete the questionnaire so

that we can provide the best possible service at the most
reasonable cost.
180 A. assures C
B. questions
C. requests
D. understands

New procedures for the operation of the security system will —– to

ensure that there are no more delays in accessing the building on
weekends.
181 A. introduce D
B. introducing
C. introduction
D. be introduced

—– application procedures have resulted in a drop in interest in our

investment and other financial services packages.
A. Complicating
182 B
B. Complicated
C. Complicates
D. Complicate

Customers need to consider carefully —– kind of interior fittings will

best satisfy both their needs and tastes.
A. which
183 A
B. since
C. that
D. as
 Before adding new stocks —– your investment portfolio, why not
attend one of our investment seminars, where you will be able to
meet our consultants in a small group setting?
184 A. at B
B. to
C. for
D. with

Mining operations at the southwestern mine have been —– until the

question of ownership has been resolved by the courts.
A. halted
185 A
B. carried
C. endured
D. registered

All employees are reminded that there is much satisfaction to be

gained from —– the community in some voluntary capacity.
A. serving
186 A
B. deserving
C. reserving
D. preserving

—– planning requires practical knowledge, attention to detail, an

ability to listen to all stake-holders, and flexibility.
A. Attentive
187 B
B. Effective
C. Active
D. Subjective

The purpose of this planning meeting is to ensure that our move to

the new site will not cause any —– in our services.
A. illusion
188 D
B. corruption
C. instruction
D. interruption

The CEO of Griffin Investments said today that he had absolutely

no hesitation in —– that his company had always operated within
strict, ethical guidelines.
189 A. affirming A
B. completing
C. orienting
D. expanding

—– for any reason you are unable to attend tomorrow’s meeting,

please notify Ms. Clifton as soon as possible so that the catering
arrangements can be modified.
190 A. Though B
B. If
C. Except that
D. Unless
 For the —– news and views on all important developments in the
business world, make sure you tune in to “Financial Focus” at 8:00
p.m.
191 A. late D
B. later
C. lately
D. latest

The site selection committee will be making a final tour of all sites
this afternoon —– making their final decision this evening.
A. on
192 D
B. in
C. along
D. before

One of the —– aspects of the new headquarters is its closeness to

the lively downtown area of the city.
A. please
193 D
B. pleases
C. pleased
D. pleasing

The Mizuku Department Store advises its customers that the —–

amount of their purchases must be paid within 30 days in order not
to incur late fees.
194 A. all B
B. full
C. much
D. every

Chief Engineer Mike Myers’ expertise —– chemical materials has

enabled him to move to the very top of his field.
A. against
195 D
B. for
C. on
D. in

Should you require special leave for reasons other than —– listed in
the company regulations, please discuss the matter with the
Personnel Department.
196 A. who D
B. whom
C. them
D. those

It is highly —– that all postgraduate students keep a daily record of

their reading as well as a personal journal.
A. advise
197 D
B. advised
C. advising
D. advisable
 If all those present are in —– , we will adjourn this meeting for
approximately 20 minutes to get refreshments.
A. agreed
198 D
B. agrees
C. agreeing
D. agreement

In recent months, much academic debate has arisen —–the

government’s intention to privatize the public transportation and
ambulance services.
199 A. by D
B. to
C. with
D. over

The job of —– the production process has been given to a well-

known engineering consultant.
A. streamlines
200 D
B. streamlined
C. to streamline
D. streamlining

Simms Engineering estimates that the proposed modifications —–

your original design will cost in the region of $200,000.
A. at
201 D
B. as
C. by
D. to

All of the offices in the new complex —– keyless entry systems,

video interphones, and 24-hour access to secure parking.
A. save
202 D
B. enter
C. replace
D. feature

It is becoming apparent that all medium to large businesses will

seek to—– their operations by reducing the number of middle
managers.
203 A. streamline A
B. streamlines
C. streamlined
D. streamlining

The president, —– conference last week aroused considerable

criticism, will again address the media today.
A. who
204 C
B. that
C. whose
D. what
 All staff will be required to attend a seminar dealing with changes —
– operating procedures.
A. in
205 A
B. so
C. about
D. such

Many specialists believe —– the housing boom will continue for

some time unless the government intervenes.
A. if
206 B
B. that
C. what
D. which

Westfield Finances believe that —– member of each team should

be allowed to contribute his or her thoughts freely during
brainstorming sessions.
207 A. every A
B. other
C. most
D. several

A frequent —– made by our regular clients is that we explain our

operating methods in non-technical language.
A. request
208 A
B. requesting
C. requested
D. requests

Our company has always sought the most —– qualified and skilled
practitioners in the field of management.
A. higher
209 D
B. high
C. highest
D. highly

The staff here at Compudesign are —– to satisfying the needs of all

of our computer system purchasers.
A. vowed
210 D
B. expected
C. honored
D. committed

Whether —– not you have obtained security clearance, please fill in

the logbook clearly and accurately every time you enter this building
on weekends.
211 A. or A
B. if
C. though
D. also
 When it comes to writing reports, we encourage you to —– an
emphasis on clarity and simplicity of language.
A. cause
212 C
B. contact
C. place
D. elect

—– details are subject to confidentiality requirements in accordance

with the latest workplace regulations.
A. Contract
213 A
B. Contracted
C. Contraction
D. Contracting

Applicants seeking special consideration must submit all the

required documents —–5:00 p.m. on Thursday at the latest.
A. for
214 C
B. among
C. by
D. between

—– the formal part of this evening’s proceedings, you are all

welcome to pass into the dining hall for a relaxed buffet dinner.
A. Followed
215 B
B. Following
C. Follows
D. Follow

Graduates —– qualifications in accounting, banking, or economics

are encouraged to apply for research positions in our company.
A. to
216 D
B. of
C. at
D. with

In today’s rapidly changing world, no professional can —–to pass

up the opportunity to upgrade his or her qualifications.
A. help
217 C
B. leave
C. afford
D. include

And finally, something to look forward —– the annual company

picnic, which this year will take place in beautiful Hyde Park.
A. at
218 B
B. to
C. by
D. on

A new Internet security system has been installed that —–notifies

the moderator when guidelines are breached.
A. obviously
219 D
B. financially
C. fiercely
D. automatically
 Anti-tax-reduction lobbyists claim that the proposed tax cuts will —–
only the richest at the expense of social welfare programs.
A. attend
220 C
B. dispose
C. benefit
D. compose

The legal officer is currently rewriting regulations —– the personal

use of e-mail and the Internet during office hours.
A. regard
221 C
B. regards
C. regarding
D. were regarded

All tenants may access the building outside of normal office hours
by entering —– the security door on the south side.
A. on
222 C
B. upon
C. through
D. between

After you have exited the operating system and shut down the
projector, please flick the master power switch to the “—–” position.
A. of
223 C
B. to
C. off
D. over

The design committee is currently considering plans for a complex

which will be able to Up to —– 20 shops and offices.
A. deal
224 D
B. found
C. situate
D. accommodate

Talentspotters Agency is now —– fashion models and actors with

portfolios who wish to work in advertising, film, or television.
A. looking
225 B
B. seeking
C. extending
D. equipping

We can expect temperatures and calm conditions in the central and

southern regions for at least the next three days.
A. moderate
226 A
B. moderates
C. moderately
D. moderation

—– way you look at the problem, it is ciear that no solution can be

found without the creativity and commitment of the staff themselves.
A. Whichever
227 A
B. Since
C. Which
D. That
 It is often reported in the press —– bonuses paid to chief executives
are excessive and do not take actual performance into
consideration.
228 A. of C
B. for
C. that
D. what

The high resolution camera introduced last December has been

superseded as a result of recent technological developments.
A. so
229 B
B. already
C. such
D. yet

It has been —– 40 years since our current president first walked

through the doors of this illustrious institution.
A. entirely
230 B
B. nearly
C. ever
D. most

—– his appointment as our head of accounting services, Paul

Robinson was working as a high-powered merchant banker in
London.
231 A. Since B
B. Prior to
C. Except
D. Because

Our consultants are expected to conform to a high standard of —–

conduct in their relations with clients.
A. profession
232 C
B. professions
C. professional
D. professionally

“Midnight Special” is a weekly —– aimed at university students and

young professionals who love the vibrant music scene offered by
our city.
233 A. published C
B. publisher
C. publication
D. publishing

The management regrets that, due to an oversight, no advance

notification —–the decision to cut power supplies was given.
A. of
234 A
B. as
C. that
D. because
 The final choice of location is —– upon factors such as
transportation costs and the presence of a communications
infrastructure.
235 A. aimed C
B. associated
C. contingent
D. dependable

It is unfortunate that, due to a glitch in the computer system, several

of our most valued customers —– incorrectly.
A. bills
236 C
B. was billing
C. were billed
D. have billed

For some years now, our investment fund has been —– from the
rapid rise in the price of gold.
A. benefited
237 B
B. benefiting
C. will benefit
D. to benefit

—– the purchase of three inexpensive digital cameras, no new

equipment orders were made by our department during the last
financial year.
238 A. Let alone B
B. Aside from
C. Because of
D. In response to

One of the main tasks of statisticians is to —– update databases so

that accurate reports can be published as needed.
A. regular
239 B
B. regularly
C. regularity
D. most regular

The city council admits that —– of the new tunnel will seriously
disrupt vehicular and pedestrian traffic over the next 9 months.
A. constructed
240 C
B. constructing
C. construction
D. to construct

Recent graduates often find it a challenge to communicate —– less-

qualified but more- experienced workers.
A. by
241 D
B. per
C. for
D. with
 The successful —– of a large corporation requires a variety of skills
and talents.
A. administer
242 B
B. administration
C. administering
D. administrable

Our company prides itself on making many special recreational and

educational programs —– to its workers.
A. presentable
243 C
B. reachable
C. available
D. enjoyable

The company chairman expressed disappointment in the behavior

of some staff members —– said that most employees had followed
company guidelines.
244 A. and B
B. but
C. or
D. else

A spokesman for the board of directors announced that the

chairman will step down —–and when it becomes necessary.
A. if
245 A
B. there
C. then
D. so

Following criticism by government regulators, the company will

issue —– safety guidelines in the near future.
A. revise
246 B
B. revised
C. revision
D. revising

Our new director is not only highly qualified and experienced, —–

also has a great deal
of personal charm.
247 A. he A
B. his
C. him
D. himself

Transit Travel Agency will do everything possible to —– your stay in

Asia relaxing and enjoyable.
A. do
248 D
B. have
C. give
D. make
 The new tracking system will —– our company’s ability to deliver
packages and letters on or ahead of schedule.
A. succeed
249 B
B. enhance
C. obtain
D. consider

The Department of Energy announced that the president —– will

make a tour of the new
facility when it opens a week from today.
250 A. itself B
B. herself
C. oneself
D. myself

—– the introduction of any new evidence, the investigating judge is

expected to deliver a preliminary judgment sometime today.
A. Unless
251 D
B. Except
C. Beside
D. Barring

Despite being a newcomer to the field of shipbuilding, Upgrade

Engineering has achieved —— results in its first year.
A. envier
252 C
B. envying
C. enviable
D. envyingly

The acting medical superintendent will be replaced by someone —–

for the position.
A. qualified
253 B
B. more qualified
C. most qualified
D. more qualifications

Advance Personnel guarantees salary and conditions —– with your

skills and
professionalism.
254 A. attractive C
B. sufficient
C. commensurate
D. capable

The survey indicated that teenage boys who consume alcohol are
—– to experience
stress during exam periods.
255 A. like D
B. likeness
C. liked
D. more likely
 The building management has introduced guidelines aimed at
streamlining the process of —– existing leases.
A. renewing
256 A
B. reacting
C. reminding
D. returning

Fill the reservoir with cold water, and place one scoop of coffee in
the filter; —– press the start button for wonderful, fresh coffee.
A. before
257 D
B. therefore
C. following
D. then

—– Easter break, a skeleton staff of volunteers will maintain all

essential services to keep the business running.
A. While
258 C
B. Ahead
C. During
D. Since

All applications for the current positions should be submitted to the

personnel section —– triplicate and in separate envelopes.
A. by
259 B
B. in
C. on
D. to

—– personnel are required to participate in professional

development programs and to submit program evaluations.
A. Some of
260 D
B. Every
C. Most
D. All

We would like to inform our employees that any complaints should

be —– to their union representative at first.
A. outlined
261 B
B. addressed
C. focused
D. applied

It is true that the number of traffic accidents involving cyclists has

increased —– over
the last 10 years.
262 A. meagerly C
B. fundamentally
C. significantly
D. adequately
 Naturally, our company utilizes the production process —–
guarantees the most satisfactory results.
A. that
263 A
B. who
C. what
D. how

The unexpected surge in the prices of steel and other minerals will
result in a dramatic increase in tax —– this year.
A. rates
264 D
B. charges
C. expenses
D. revenues

Following media criticism —– the Defense Secretary’s performance,

the President today spoke in his defense at a special press
conference.
265 A. at B
B. of
C. for
D. from

The new tax cuts are designed —– low-income earners and those
with young families.
A. benefits
266 B
B. to benefit
C. benefited
D. benefiting

An independent investigator —– a report on the company’s financial

operations which, for some unknown reason, was never released.
A. contracted
267 C
B. confirmed
C. compiled
D. converted

After a highly profitable first six months, the restaurant’s profits for
the second half of the year were a great —–.
A. disappoints
268 D
B. disappointed
C. disappointing
D. disappointment

—– you are no doubt aware, the new security system requires the
installation of a backup power source in case an emergency
situation arises.
269 A. As A
B. For
C. With
D. So
 Electron Recycling has developed a profitable business by recycling
metals retrieved from electronic components.
A. discarded
270 A
B. extended
C. unoccupied
D. suppressed

Consultation with the appropriate experts is essential if we are to

arrive at an —– decision.
A. informed
271 A
B. obtained
C. enlightened
D. acquainted

Once you have paid the appropriate student fees, you will be able to
the medical,
recreational, and other facilities.
272 A. access A
B. accessed
C. accessory
D. accessible

Should you experience —– in obtaining access to the building on

the weekend, please contact the Security Department.
A. hardness
273 B
B. difficulty
C. burden
D. predicament

The Department of Social Welfare’s report this year indicated that it

is focusing —– on the homeless and long-term unemployed.
A. distinctly
274 D
B. individually
C. exceptionally
D. particularly

Numerous speakers came forward to express their gratitude —– the

retiring secretary’s
unfailing courtesy and efficiency.
275 A. for A
B. at
C. to
D. with

—– good evaluations from their immediate bosses should be the

main objective of those who wish to be promoted this year.
A. Attain
276 C
B. Attained
C. Attaining
D. Attainable
 A small group of contestants has been selected following a
nationwide search —– over the last six months.
A. alerted
277 D
B. engaged
C. protected
D. conducted

As we —– in our guidelines for applicants, please submit

documents in triplicate before 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
A. exceeded
278 B
B. indicated
C. conducted
D. reserved

The sudden rainstorm arrived —–, leaving a trail of damage which

many predict will take some time to repair.
A. unexpected
279 C
B. unexpectant
C. unexpectedly
D. unexpectedness

Please read the —– passages carefully, and then answer the

multiple choice questions below within the time allotted.
A. consecutive
280 C
B. constant
C. following
D. subsequent

The latest company report indicates —– lower profitability is likely

over the next quarter due to the increased cost of resources.
A. which
281 B
B. that
C. since
D. why

The new computerized security system never, or at least, —– ever,

requires rebooting.
A. hardly
282 A
B. just
C. overly
D. still

The prices charged by your Accounting Department do not match

those —– to me by your Sales Department at the time of purchase.
A. repeated
283 D
B. informed
C. recorded
D. quoted

The much-loved poet’s words could —– be heard above the sound

of thunderous applause.
A. nearly
284 B
B. barely
C. sparsely
D. singly
 Our CEO’s flamboyant style has its —–, but our profitability is more
than satisfying to our shareholders.
A. critics
285 A
B. critical
C. criticize
D. criticizing

If you are not sure which exercise schedule best suits your personal
needs, please —– our detailed guidebook, or speak to one of our
specialists.
286 A. refer B
B. consult
C. discuss
D. consider

Designers are experimenting with a new material —– flexibility with

lightness.
A. is combining
287 C
B. has combined
C. that combines
D. combination of

The management encourages all staff to place any complaints,

suggestions, or questions in the box —– in the lunch room.
A. provided
288 A
B. provision
C. providing
D. provide

Starlite Roofing Installation will accept responsibility for any

damages —– it can be proven that defective products were the
cause of the accident.
289 A. unless D
B. because of
C. although
D. insofar as

We would like to advise all advertisers that copy —- for inclusion in

the next catalog must be summited before 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
A. intended
290 A
B. engaged
C. concluded
D. expressed

We believe that the popularity of —– products is the result of a

combination of beauty and functionality.
A. us
291 C
B. we
C. our
D. ours
 Contract details are not to be made —– because of national security
requirements.
A. public
292 A
B. publicly
C. publicity
D. publicize

Of course, we know that “all work and no play makes Jack a dull
boy”, —– we have decided to add a health club and spa to our staff
facilities.
293 A. so A
B. then
C. and
D. because

The weekend program of special activities for handicapped children

was a great success thanks to those who generously —– their time.
A. voluntary
294 D
B. volunteer
C. voluntarily
D. volunteered

While the Sales Department has been —– in marketing our new

range, we have been let down by our quality assurance section.
A. accomplishing
295 C
B. mindful .
C. successful
D. climbing

A recent strategic decision will see that more —– are allocated for
research and development.
A. resource
296 B
B. resources
C. resourceful
D. resourcefulness

If we are to —– towards our common goals, workers must have

faith in management, and vice versa.
A. break
297 B
B. advance
C. growth
D. approach

Problems resulting in cost blowouts are to be —– in any large-scale

engineering project.
A. expects
298 B
B. expected
C. expecting
D. have expected
 We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their generous
donations, and we hope to have your —– support in the future.
A. connected
299 C
B. consecutive
C. continued
D. ceaseless

All employees are —– to perform their duties in a professional

manner at all times.
A. apparent
300 D
B. alleged
C. allowed
D. supposed

The personnel section would like to advise all employees that from
now on, no smoking breaks will be allowed —– regular work hours.
A. while
301 B
B. during
C. after
D. through

The unemployment rate —– sharply despite government policies

designed to increase public sector employment.
A. was rising
302 C
B. will have risen
C. has risen
D. risen

We regret to inform all tenants that —– circumstances beyond our

control, the water supply will be shut down between 2:00 and 4:00
p.m. this afternoon.
303 A. as to B
B. due to
C. in spite of
D. in place of

The safety inspector has advised us that our health and safety
facilities are more than —–.
A. considerable
304 C
B. decent
C. adequate
D. accountable

The management has expressed its total faith in the abilities and
performance of the present —– and will not be seeking to replace
him.
305 A. occupant C
B. resident
C. incumbent
D. competent
 The new summer collection —– the Asiatic designs will be modeled
in the Women’s Fashion Department on Friday morning.
A. about
306 D
B. within
C. over
D. from

A healthy lifestyle and the opportunity for creativity will help you to
maintain a positive attitude towards —–.
A. labor
307 B
B. work
C. business
D. employment

In his opening remarks at the company’s internal design

conference, the president spoke in general —– about developments
in the business environment. .
308 A. marks D
B. expressions
C. names
D. terms

Unfortunately, several patients at the hospital have been struck by a

disease for —– there
is no known cure.
309 A. while C
B. whose
C. which
D. that

The investigating panel is —– out of patience with senior company

executives, who are blocking the release of essential documents.
A. moving
310 D
B. going
C. breaking
D. running

A government spokesman stated that reductions in health benefits

are not due to a lack of —– for workers’ welfare.
A. affair
311 D
B. rights
C. attachment
D. concern

Our Design Department has recently purchased the most —–

software available, with the aim of greatly increasing our design
capabilities.
312 A. sophisticate C
B. sophisticating
C. sophisticated
D. sophistication
 The original research facility was —– in 1967 thanks to the foresight
of our founding chairman.
A. build
313 D
B. building
C. to build
D. built

—– you have written authorization from the Security Department,

please do not enter the zone delineated by the green line.
A. Because
314 B
B. Unless
C. Despite
D. Whereas

We recently received a memo —– the Accounting Department

requesting that all purchases over $1,000 be approved by the
heads of sections.
315 A. before D
B. for
C. with
D. from

The company has received many complaints from customers who

believe that our rates are far from —–.
A. allowable
316 D
B. satisfied
C. trustworthy
D. reasonable

The research and development section is currently experimenting

with two new —– which should reduce production time without
affecting quality. .
317 A. proceeds C
B. processing
C. processes
D. proceedings

The oil exploration unit operates in very —– areas and requires staff
members who can adapt to isolation.
A. far
318 C
B. unaware
C. remote
D. absent

—– favorably by several specialist journals, our latest product

should be well received by our overseas distributors.
A. Having been reviewed
319 A
B. Been reviewed
C. Reviewing
D. Reviewed
 The recent surprise resignation of the company’s CEO is not
expected to affect the share price —–.
A. adversely
320 A
B. appropriately
C. unanimously
D. dissentingly

Mrs. Szubanska has made a great contribution to our company

through —– wide knowledge and practical, down-to-earth approach.
A. she
321 D
B. hers
C. herself
D. her

The lunch menu today consists of a choice of —– chicken or pork

served with a salad or vegetables.
A. both
322 C
B. other
C. either
D. another

A committee of senior managers has designed a new interest rate

schedule that it believes will —– many new investors.
A. observe
323 C
B. appeal
C. attract
D. engage

The —– of the most recent customer satisfaction survey are

generally positive, and we would like to congratulate all of our
employees.
324 A. effects C
B. replies
C. results
D. amount

Senior managers assured investigators that —– no time were they

aware of illegal activities in their Accounting Department.
A. at
325 A
B. over
C. by
D. in

As part of the takeover agreement, the new owners have agreed to

—– the existing senior managers.
A. enquire
326 C
B. contain
C. retain
D. absorb
 Investors should realistically —– the potential of any.startup before
investing their hard-earned funds.
A. compensate
327 C
B. convince
C. evaluate
D. aim

Employees wishing to —– professional congresses or seminars will

continue to receive their pay during the time they are absent.
A. enroll
328 B
B. attend
C. participate
D. perform

If —– has found a wallet containing cash and valuable papers,

could that person please hand it in to the security desk?
A. anyone
329 A
B. everyone
C. they
D. oneself

The Business Advisor/ Council has been specifically designed for

those in —– of advice about setting up new businesses.
A. need
330 A
B. want
C. duty
D. absence

Payment of telephone or Internet orders is —– within 7 workirg days

of the receipt of the goods and invoice.
A. due
331 A
B. coming
C. payable
D. complete

The organizing committee has not yet set a —– date for the
seminar, but it will be some¬time in the first week of November.
A. full
332 D
B. factual
C. explicit
D. specific

The new head of marketing has been criticized for being too —– to
please senior managers.
A. eager
333 D
B. happy
C. ambitious
D. simple

The main —– of completing a postgraduate business qualification is

that it allows you to make valuable contacts in related fields.
A. use
334 C
B. merit
C. advantage
D. improvement
 All female employees are advised to be —– when entering and
leaving the building after-hours due to a recent spate of attacks.
A. caution
335 B
B. cautious
C. cautiously
D. cautiousness

At the last meeting, many enquiries were made —– the proposed

shift in the company’s mission statement.
A. regard
336 B
B. regarding
C. in regard
D. with regard

As you are aware, a wide range of issues was —– at the meeting

last Thursday, and I am pleased to announce that several action
committees have already been set up.
337 A. discusses B
B. discussed
C. discussing
D. discussion

Answering mobile phone calls while you are at a work meeting is

not only discourteous, but it can also destroy the —– of the meeting.
A. capableness
338 B
B. efficacy
C. facts
D. impression

Entry to the seminar is restricted to those who have received a

personal —– from the
general manager.
339 A. bidding C
B. appeal
C. invitation
D. honor

—– recent changes in government small business regulations, we

will be holding a series of practical workshops to assist owners and
managers.
340 A. Even if D
B. However
C. As soon as
D. Because of

Mr. Smith wants you to know that he will be —– job applicants all
day on Thursday, and that all enquiries should be directed to his
secretary.
341 A. interview D
B. interviews
C. interviewed
D. interviewing
 All possible —– will be taken to ensure that this mine is entirely
accident- and injury-free.
A. rules
342 D
B. details
C. guidelines
D. measures

The selection committee will consider applications from any

employee —– to apply for these positions.
A. valuable
343 C
B. impressive
C. eligible
D. flexible

Our rapid courier service guarantees to —– your urgent documents

anywhere within the city limits within an hour of pickup.
A. check
344 B
B. deliver
C. commute
D. respond

It won’t be to take notes during the seminar, as we will be handing

out detailed summaries.
A. basic
345 C
B. compelling
C. necessary
D. natural

Management experts consider it highly —– that internal

communications not only be “top-down”.
A. desire
346 B
B. desirable
C. desirably
D. desirability

Fine Fare is a journal devoted —- to the subject of exquisite foods

and wines from all over the world.
A. mutually
347 D
B. generously
C. impulsively .
D. exclusively

During high school, Richard was —– by his uncompromising

dete’ruination to win at any cost.
A. distinguish
348 B
B. distinguished
C. distinguishable
D. distinguisher

Should you have —– regarding the new contracts, don’t hesitate to

contact your union representative.
A. relations
349 B
B. concerns
C. significance
D. attachments
 Could you please tell Mr. Parsons that I tried to contact him —– this
morning, but there was no answer at the number he gave me?
A. exactly
350 D
B. genuinely
C. diligently
D. repeatedly

Due to time-consumiig security clearances, Lightning Courier that

delivery will be delayed by approximately 2 days.
A. hopes
351 C
B. prepares
C. anticipates
D. hinders

Despite the company’s unspectacular profit performance, Glasnost

Investments has remained —– popular with investors.
A. strike
352 C
B. striking
C. strikingly
D. strikingness

Recyclers believe that —– will be well-placed to take advantage of

the rapid rise in the prices of all metals.
A. she
353 C
B. it
C. they
D. he

Don’t forget that any purchases over $1,000 must first be submitted
to the finance section for —-.
A. on approval
354 C
B. approved
C. approval
D. approves

We are happy to announce that all employees will be receiving a

bonus this month, as we have had no —– at all for 6 weeks.
A. complain
355 D
B. complaining
C. complainer
D. complaints

—– long it may take, no final decision will be made until after all the
short-listed applicants have been interviewed twice.
A. However
356 A
B. Whenever
C. Although
D. Despite
 In 2001, Michael Pennington qualified —– an architect and began
working at his father’s firm, where he soon established a reputation
as one of England’s most innovative designers.
357 A. of B
B. as
C. for
D. into

Workers —– the entire organization are encouraged to make

suggestions relating to any area of company operations.
A. among
358 D
B. between
C. toward
D. throughout

Unfortunately, many —– of our latest product have found faults

which should have been picked up by quality control.
A. reviews
359 D
B. reviewed
C. reviewer
D. reviewers

Earthquake damage has caused some of the communications

networks to shut down —–until essential repairs are carried out.
A. complete
360 B
B. completely
C. completeness
D. completion

The Technical Department is currently formulating written guidelines

—– the use of our micro-publishing facilities.
A. in
361 B
B. for
C. at
D. with

Company strategists —– predicted that conditions In the Middle

East would eventually stabilize and result in expanded sales.
A. wrong
362 C
B. wronged
C. wrongly
D. wrongness

As you would expect at one of the world’s most reputable hotels,

the —– is prompt, efficient, and discreet.
A. exertion
363 D
B. decision
C. challenge
D. service
 The director —– has often been seen to take his lunch in the staff
canteen along with the other workers.
A. him
364 C
B. his
C. himself
D. he

The new head of marketing is already making his mark on the

company even though he only —– 6 weeks ago.
A. earned
365 D
B. elapsed
C. deliberated
D. arrived

This is an excellent time to consider changing jobs because of the

large number of positions —– available in the mining sector.
A. commonly
366 B
B. currently
C. actively
D. approvingly

—– leaving school, she has worked in a variety of positions but Ijas

not yet found one which suits her talents or interests.
A. Despite
367 B
B. Since
C. In spite
D. If

Although he did not perform —– well as a student, he went on to

become one of the most respected scholars in his field.
A. especially
368 A
B. sufficiently
C. desperately
D. excellently

The chief financial officer should maintain the present course, and
—– his deputy.
A. as to
369 C
B. whereas
C. so does
D. as long as

The giant pharmaceutical company insists that its new drug is —–

safe as long as it used under the supervision of a doctor.
A. perfect
370 C
B. perfection
C. perfectly
D. perfecting
 A light and healthy lunch followed by some exercise will make
workers —– more
productive in the afternoon.
371 A. complete B
B. much
C. ample
D. greatly

—– you have familiarized yourself with the basic commands, we

can begin to learn some of this program’s more creative features.
A. Already
372 C
B. Before
C. Once
D. Earlier

The upcoming convention invites —– from anyone working or

having research interests in the field.
A. contributions
373 A
B. solutions
C. additions
D. subscriptions

Several exciting new pieces of equipment —– in our gymnasium,

and we invite you to come and try them out at no cost during the
next week.
374 A. install D
B. installed
C. have installed
D. have been installed

Rexington Engineering has recently set up an entire new research

—– because of the increasing Interest in robotic technology.
A. separation
375 D
B. partition
C. segmentation
D. division

The Department of the Environment supports the replacement of

introduced plants with —– plants that require much less watering.
A. native
376 A
B. nativity
C. natively
D. nativeness

Please place your luggage in the overhead locker, and ensure that
the locker is closed
A. secure
377 B
B. securely
C. securable
D. secureness
 —– the recent sales campaign was not as successful as we had
expected, our new range of goods has been well-reviewed by
consumer groups.
378 A. Instead of C
B. Notwithstanding
C. Although
D. Whereas

All drivers are required to maintain —– logbooks accurately and to

hand them in to the central office before leaving on Friday night.
A. its
379 D
B. his
C. ours
D. their

The budget to be released later this week will —– reduce spending

on employee facilities such as the sports center.
A. due to
380 B
B. most likely
C. want
D. be

The board of directors believes that the best way to —– our own
interests is to provide
the best possible service to our customers.
381 A. propose D
B. supply
C. reflect
D. serve

While the producer has —– production of this line, secondhand

replacement parts can often be found at specialty stores.
A. alternate
382 D
B. incomplete
C. dependent
D. discontinued

All staff members are requested to treat co-workers in our office in a

—– and respectful manner atall times.
A. courtesy
383 B
B. courteous
C. courteously
D. courteousness

The taxation office has not yet defined its position in relation —–
deductions for education expenses.
A. for
384 B
B. to
C. on
D. by
 While there has been a significant —– in the sales figures, there
has been no corresponding profit growth because of increased
production costs.
385 A. boost A
B. addition
C. forms
D. promotion

—– the 1980s, Sedgewick Consultants adopted the strategies

which would see it become one of the leading financial consulting
firms in America.
386 A. Beyond D
B. Around
C. Atop
D. During

The state university —– five new courses in its Department of

Business Studies in order to increase the number of places
available to part-time students.
387 A. offering B
B. will offer
C. to offer
D. has been offered

This memo is just to remind everybody that I will be starting my long

service leave next Thursday and that my deputy —– in my position
for the following 3 months.
388 A. is acting D
B. has been acting
C. has acted
D. will be acting

The small firm has just —– its first important design contract despite
competition from several larger and more well-established bidders.
A. achieved
389 C
B. scored
C. won
D. made

Current research in the area of obesity control is extremely —– ,

and some exciting innovations are expected shortly.
A. promises
390 C
B. promised
C. promising
D. promisable

There can be no doubt that recent statements —– the company’s

true financial position were misleading.
A. respecting
391 B
B. concerning
C. dealing
D. referring
 A detailed analysis of customer information reveals that we should
develop products which —– a wider cross-section of the community.
A. intend
392 D
B. object
C. plan
D. target

The company’s art and historical —– will be sold at a special

auction to be held next June at a local museum.
A. acquisition
393 D
B. stock
C. selection
D. collection

I have no doubt that you are all aware of our secretary’s —– plans,
and I hope that you will make a generous donation for her farewell
gift.
394 A. retirement A
B. retired
C. retiring
D. retire

Before choosing a career, you should take into consideration

several —–, including the supply and demand for professionals in
any particular field.
395 A. sides C
B. remarks
C. factors
D. turns

Please ensure that all outstanding debts are cleared within seven
days of —– of this notification, otherwise legal action will follow.
A. receipt
396 A
B. balance
C. admission
D. spending

Investor interest in Telco Mines is at its —– point ever due to

rumors of recent discoveries of precious metals.
A. more highly
397 C
B. most highly
C. highest
D. higher

Safety inspectors have brought to our attention the —– condition of

safety equipment, such as helmets, first aid kits, and fire
extinguishers.
398 A. decline C
B. declined
C. declining
D. declinable
 The security needs of the Research Department are not —– with
those of the cafeteria.
A. comparing
399 C
B. comparison
C. comparable
D. comparably

A company spokesman announced that, following last minute

negotiations with a buyer, the factory would not be —– after all.
A. close
400 C
B. closer
C. closing
D. closeable

—– for the money management seminar will be forwarded to all the

managers tomorrow.
A. Invite
401 B
B. lnvitations
C. Inviting
D. Invitation

The employee-of-the-year prizes will be awa to employees who

demonstrated —–contribution to the com s overall sales.
A. whole
402 C
B. inclusive
C. exceptional
D. multiple

Those who have questions concerning fringe benefits are advised

to consult the employee handbook
A. their
403 B. they A
C. themselves
D. theirs“Những người có thắc mắc liên quan đến quyền lợi phụ
nên tham khảo ý kiến sổ tay nhân viên của họ”

The summary contains not only a technical but also solutions to

adverse effects of urban renewal developments.
A. description
404 A
B. attention
C. information
D. mistake

The conference’s keynote speaker addressed ——- impacts of

digital technology on the current music industry.
A. variety
405 D
B. variably
C. variation
D. various
 Documents with a secret nature are ——-retained in each director’s
safety deposit box.
A. Relatively
406 C
B. slightly
C. usually
D. vaguely

The fitness club ——– a steadily increasing number of customers

and is eager to develop new programs.
A. see
407 D
B. seen
C. seeing
D. has seen

The job fair held in the City Center last week is considered the
most——- one so far, with over 3,000 people in attendance.
A. overall
408 B
B. successful
C. wealthy
D. delighted

The effects of affordable housing ——- in rural areas will be

discussed at the
conference.
409 A. develops C
B. developing
C. development
D. developed

Because the annual budget report must be submitted ——– the end
of the
month, employees are busy calculating figures.
410 A. on C
B. between
C. by
D. except

Even though assigned tasks are somewhat complex, we will have to

complete
them before we ——– for the day.
411 A. leave A
B. leaving
C. to leave
D. have left

All workers are required to use the sheet provided to ——– their
working hours and have their manager sign the form to verify the
hours at the end of
each day.
412 A. practice C
B. rewind
C. record
D. attend
 Even if residents in the area have shown strong ——– to the
project, the city government may not be hesitant to proceed with it.
A. resisting
413 D
B. resistant
C. resisted
D. resistance

The team members have the same opinions on the matter ——–
they shared the same information.
A. following
414 C
B. more than
C. because
D. unless

The two divisions have unveiled ——- plan to set aside millions of
dollars to invest in a very lucrative field.
A. they
415 C
B. them
C. their
D. those

.——- proficiency in German would be of much help, it is not a

requirement for the advertised position.
A. Otherwise
416 D
B. Despite
C. Regarding
D. Although

We had to spend the whole month searching for better solutions,

and ——- customers were impressed by our efforts.
A. Fortunate
417 D
B. fortunes
C. fonune
D. fortunately

The purchasing department ——- the drastic changes to the

purchasing practice with outside suppliers.
A. Involved
418 C
B. agreed
C. announced
D. maintained

—— anyone wish to access the information on the status of his or

her order, the password should be entered.
A. It
419 B
B. Should
C. Whether
D. As though
 The ——- of the intemship program are to help job seekers
strengthen their professional skills and make them suitable tor
careers they are looking tor.
420 A. destinations C
B. treatments
C. goals
D. opinion

The more we spent with the sales team, the more ——- we were
with their innovative marketing skills.
A. impression
421 D
B. impress
C. impresses
D. impressed

.——- none of the participants has showed any interest, numerous

outdoor activities have to be cancelled.
A. Whether
422 B
B. Since
C. For
D. Which

Customers ——- wish to retum merchandise within 7 days of

purchase must present the valid receipt to the store.
A. who
423 A
B. when
C. what
D. whom

All laboratory employees make it a point to take every ——- to avoid

potential hazards.
A. precaution
424 A
B. advice
C. rule
D. idea

The manager said that it is ——- to test emergency equipment

frequently to avoid any malfunction.
A. appropriate
425 A
B. appropriateness
C. appropriately
D. most appropriately

It is necessary to ——- a thorough survey in order for us to obtain

highly desirable sites for our new headquarters.
A. detain
426 C
B. associate
C. conduct
D. foresee
 Ms. Walters was ——- to make a presentation on how to increase
revenue when I entered the room.
A. nearly
427 D
B. oh
C. close
D. about

Mr. Lee takes care of several ——- tasks, such as sorting papers
and tiling documents in the cabinet.
A. favorable
428 B
B. routine
C. sincere
D. recent

—— her hard work and commitment to the company, Ms. Ramirez

was promoted to the head of the public relations department.
A. Due to
429 A
B. While
C. In that
D. ln case

The unexpected operating complexity was more serious than ——-

anticipated.
A. origin
430 C
B. original
C. originally
D. originated

Due to —— fuel prices, the company has decided to add a

surcharge to all deliveries.
A. rise
431 D
B. arisen
C. rose
D. rising

As the company’s strongest competitor released a new line of fall

clothing, NTR Inc. moved ——- to introduce its new leather jackets.
A. regularly
432 B
B. quickly
C. softly
D. tiredly

The enclosed documents summarize ——-changes to the existing

overtimeregulations.
A. propose
433 B
B. proposed
C. proposes
D. proposing

——- regular inspections, accidental system problems arise from

time to time.
A. In spite of
434 A
B. Prior to
C. However
D. Yet
 Applicants must possess a master of business administration or —
—- experience in a related field.
A. compare
435 C
B. compared
C. comparable
D. comparing

The recruitment advertising meeting that was scheduled for

tomorrow has been —-until next week.
A. abbreviated
436 D
B. terminated
C. scheduled
D. postponed

The expansion of the natural history museum is most ——- the

cause of
significant revenue increases.
437 A. probabilities D
B. probability
C. probable
D. probably

Information on events occurring in the theater ——- the year is

available through our website.
A. into
438 B
B. throughout
C. on
D. as

Through the lnternet people are discovering new ways to share

relevant information with——–.
A. the other
439 D
B. another
C. other
D. one another

The library has announced a new ——– that all borrowed books
must be returned 5 business days from the checkout date.
A. accommodation
440 B
B. policy
C. handling
D. measure

Mr. Kun Spenza appears to be the only person in our team who can
finish the survey by ——–.
A. he
441 C
B. him
C. his
D. himself
 All the storage rooms are scheduled to undergo renovations and —
—– closed for several days next week.
A. will be
442 B
B. was
C. are
D. has been

Many science majors enter graduate school ——– after completing

a bachelor of science degree.
A. directly
443 A
B. direct
C. directed
D. direction

Many companies interviewed plan to ——– more personnel, while

20 percent expect to reduce their payrolls.
A. reply
444 D
B. detect
C. construct
D. hire

It seems that laborers in underdeveloped countries would rather

have their children help…………………………..at work than enroll
them in school.
445 A. they B
B. them
C. themselves
D. their

A new approach to information asset protection will be covered in

the forthcoming March………………………….of the magazine.
A. issue
446 A
B. condition
C. price
D. promise

Customers who purchase more than 500 dollars worth of items can
request an HDTV cable box at no ——– charge.
A. additional
447 A
B. addition
C. adding
D. additionally

——– remain complicated economic problems to be resolved, while

the economic conditions have been good .
A. they
448 C
B. it
C. there
D. that
 Mr. Garry Noxon in accounting was ——– warned about having to
many numerical errors the budget report.
A. repeat
449 B
B. repeatedly
C. repeater
D. repetition

Employers ——– in obtaining information concerning grants for

technician certification may contact us at the email address below.
A. interested
450 A
B. listed
C. hopeful
D. enclosed

According to many ——– of the industry, the majority of small –

sized firms are hoping to enter into lucrative businesses.
A. survey
451 B
B. surveys
C. surveying
D. surveyed

During the one – week promotional period, we offer all the visitor
and customers 10 dollars worth of kitchen appliances ——– free of
charge.
452 A. extremely D
B. exclusively
C. continually
D. completely

The first step in preparing a fairly ——– presentation is to do your

research thoroughly on your topic.
A. informative
453 A
B. inform
C. information
D. informer

——– understaffed and under tight budget, 911 centers are

struggling to adequately provide emergency assistance to the
citizens.
454 A. yet D
B. meanwhile
C. but
D. although

Applicants for the managerial position ——– to possess high levels

of motivation along with basic computer skills.
A. are required
455 A
B. require
C. requires
D. has required
 The applications submitted will be accepted ——– accompanied by
photo identification.
A. only if
456 A
B. until
C. not only
D. since

It is likely that ——– of the annual conference will reach an all –

time high this year, with more than 1000 people planing to attend.
A. attendant
457 B
B. attendance
C. attended
D. attendee

Despite ——– efforts and partial success for the last few years, the
unemployent rate is still in the rise.
A. proficient
458 B
B. considerable
C. secondary
D. present

A detailed quotation on the ongoing ——– will be provided for free

anytime upon request.
A. maintaining
459 B
B. maintenance
C. maintained
D. maintains

Attempts to ——– congestion during peak hours are being made,

but seem to prove unfruitful at the moment.
A. demonstrate
460 D
B. decline
C. face
D. ease

All the important files were organized first by color and ——–
alphabetized by title and name.
A. since
461 B
B. then
C. here
D. much

Pedestrians and motorists are advised to obey the traffic signs

posted ………….Blackroad.
A. against
462 D
B. except
C. upon
D. throughout

The customer service department is responsible for fulfilling ——–

from the public and has to forward them to the chief financial officer.
A. requests
463 A
B. request
C. requesting
D. requested
 Editors are extremely busy proofreading, editing and compiling
materials ——– to publication date.
A. suited
464 D
B. conductive
C. forward
D. prior

Customers have the right to ——– the order within 5 business day
from the delivery of the product without providing reasons for the
cancellation.
465 A. weaken B
B. invalidate
C. verify
D. weigh

As heath care become ——– than it was a decade ago , companies

are forced to spend more on benefits.
A. as expensive
466 B
B. more expensive
C. so expensive
D. most expensively

The report on existing home sales showed an unexpected ——– in

sales last year, but the number of unsold home has increased.
A. extension
467 D
B. production
C. grade
D. rise

Many researchers are doing research on how to reduce the time it

take ——– and forget an accident.
A. will overcome
468 C
B. be overcome
C. to overcome
D. has overcome

Accommodation costs and living ——– will vary, depending on

individual requirements and work locations.
A. budget
469 D
B. prices
C. credits
D. expenses

Speakers should be prepared ——– their finding to the audience

and be able to answer questions regarding them.
A. has presented
470 D
B. presenting
C. present
D. to present
 As real estate prices have ——– dramatically in recent years,
buyers have cancelled new-home contracts.
A. fallen
471 A
B. refused
C. performed
D. acquired

For years, domestically produced movies have been gaining ——–

among people of all ages.
A. elevation
472 D
B. mobility
C. belief
D. popularity

They are required to inform the human resources department when

resigning due ——– a disagreement over company policy.
A. to
473 A
B. by
C. on
D. for

Now matter how drastically you revise your book, you must include
photos of an artwork that you want to ——– from the previous
edition.
474 A. practice D
B. persist
C. cooperate
D. retain

Employees will be given bonuses and incentives ——– depending

on their performance achievements, not based on their relationship
with supervisors.
475 A. exclusive C
B. excluding
C. exclusively
D. excluded

The internal audit is going to identify operational and financial risks

our company is ——– at the monent.
A. facing
476 A
B. progressing
C. playing
D. dealing

——– inclement weather conditions, employees must arrive at the

beginning of their work shift.
A. despite
477 A
B. unless
C. in order to
D. as well as
 Refreshments are arranged in the lobby ——– meals will be served
shortly thereafter.
A. such
478 D
B. either
C. with
D. and

Donations ——– for the purchase of necessities will help provide a

brighter holiday season to people in need.
A. seek
479 D
B. seeking
C. have sought
D. being sought

All the accountants are required to compile a report which ——–

annual corporate spending.
A. corresponds
480 C
B. expects
C. details
D. prepares

You can —— rebuild your credit by taking steps to repair your credit
rating as soon as possible.
A. easy
481 C
B. easier
C. easily
D. easiness

The company announced plans to ——- its corporate name to

BATEL, Inc. for marketing and commercial purposes.
A. use
482 C
B. add
C. change
D. differ

Make sure you provide the requested ——- when submitting

advertising proposals since incomplete ones will not be accepted.
A. information
483 A
B. inform
C. informing
D. informed

Thank you for offering me a position with the company I wish to

work for, and I really appreciate the efforts you’ve made on——–
behalf.
484 A. I B
B. my
C. me
D. mine
 The ideal candidate should not only perform well under tight
deadline pressure but also have a —— familiarity with technical
standards.
485 A. broad A
B. high
C. proud
D. round

People are aware of the importance of —— physical activities which

have a significant impact on reducing childhood obesity and chronic
disease.
486 A. promotes C
B. promote
C. promoting
D. promoted

Over the past three months, employees have been working ——-
with support staff to accomplish their goals, working an average of
eight hours per day.
487 A. initially C
B. originally
C. primarily
D. numerically

While smokers are highly —— of the ban on smoking in

workplaces, most non- smokers support the ban.
A. critic
488 C
B. critically
C. critical
D. criticism

All the forms you submit must be postmarked no later than the
specified date —— they will be considered untimely.
A. or else
489 A
B. besides
C. on account of
D. either

It looks like directors of the corporate finance division ——- the

details of managerial compensation contracts.
A. regulate
490 A
B. regulating
C. regulates
D. is regulated

As a financial planner, Mr. Martin has a comprehensive—— of the

legal process, as well as financial and tax issues.
A. knowledge
491 A
B. opinion
C. ability
D. collector
 If you send the——-information, I’ll drop by your area to look for
suitable housing.
A. enthusiastic
492 C
B. serious
C. pertinent
D. appreciative

Buses in the metropolitan area are rarely on schedule ——- traffic is

busy and hectic.
A. which
493 C
B. in case
C. when
D. in order that

We are ——– considering a wide variety of potential applicants, so

please fill out your background information accurately.
A. ordinarily
494 B
B. currently
C. commonly
D. lately

If you plan to rent equipment, delivery and collection times, plus

insurance coverage for any damage should all be dealt with ——
advance.
495 A. in A
B. of
C. at
D. for

——- parts stored in the warehouse may be procured at special

sale prices, which are negotiable.
A. Lengthy
496 C
B. Opportune
C. Surplus
D. Brief

You can reach us either by phone or e-mail when you need

technical ——– or have any questions about the product you
purchased.
497 A. supported D
B. supporter
C. supporting
D. support

Any ——– transaction or violations of the policy must be reported to

your immediate supervisor.
A. improper
498 A
B. reserved
C. extinct
D. anxious
 After hours of debate, the Review Committee created a list of ——
to the proposal drafted by administrators.
A. changed
499 C
B. change
C. changes
D. changing

I want to express my appreciation again for courtesies you and your

staff have ——- to me.
A. extend
500 B
B. extended
C. to extend
D. extension

In recent years, most companies have been favoring rigid criteria

systems that require employees to ——- discretion.
A. exercisesr
501 D
B. exercising
C. exercised
D. exercise

According to many reports, the ——- of laughter range from

lowering stress levels to boosting your immune system.
A. interests
502 B
B. benefits
C. forces
D. momentums

Many branch offices were established in the suburbs 10 years ago,

– —– which time the volume of traffic was also steadily increasing.
A. at
503 A
B. over
C. across
D. during

Please—— any information, no matter how insufficient it may seem,

to your client in the very near future.
A. forwards
504 B
B. forward
C. forwarding
D. to forward

Any discarded electronic device can be recycled less harmfully,

using an effective ——-developed by researchers.
A. availability
505 D
B. status
C. usage
D. technique

The Victoria Hotel,…….. we stayed during our summer vacation,

will be torn down for extensive renovations.
A. when
506 B
B. where
C. in that
D. in it
 We are not happy to announce that due to recent cutbacks on
members, we won’t be able to accept new projects——- further
notice.
507 A. except D
B. next to.
C. onto
D. until

As most of the conference sessions are—– fully booked, people are

encouraged to find alternatives from other seminars.
A. well
508 C
B. soon
C. already
D. never

The agreed-upon—— sanctions are not limited to tariffs, trade

barriers, and import or export quotas imposed on individual
countries.
509 A. economic A
B. economically
C. economist
D. economy

The proposed compensation plans have been ——- and will be

amended to comply with new rules.
A. reviewed
510 A
B. searched
C. advised
D. reached

The unions requested that they be offered—– pay increases

equaling about 40,000 dollars a year.
A. substantiate
511 D
B. substantially
C. substance
D. substantial

The website sponsored by the city monitoring committee will help

you protect ——against Internet threats.
A. yours
512 C
B. your
C. yourself
D. your own

Maintenance checks are regularly conducted to —— the life of

sophisticated equipment at the company’s expense.
A. emerge
513 D
B. persist
C. endure
D. prolong
 The new aquarium scheduled to be constructed in the center of
town will be ——- attractive to people who have young children.
A. so much
514 C
B. sure
C. especially
D. particular

We are sorry to tell you that your name will be —— from our mailing
list since we have not yet received your payment.
A. removed
515 A
B. replaced
C. sent
D. stored

This notice provides general guidance on how you can obtain the
best available information ——- other sources.
A. over
516 C
B. behind
C. from
D. out of

You will have a full week at the resort of your ——–, departing on
July 20 and arriving back in Tokyo on July 26.
A. choose
517 B
B. choice
C. choices
D. chose

—— inexperienced, individuals with the willingness to learn will

make a difference in the foreseeable future.
A. Until
518 C
B. Despite
C. Although
D. Otherwise

It was likely that the results of our study were heavily influenced —
— individual experience and skills participants had, according to the
report.
519 A. toward C
B.due
C. by
D. when

Even if education is theoretically free of charge, parents —— have

to pay the increasingly high cost of school clothing, books, materials
and transport costs.
520 A. always C
B. usually
C. still
D. yet
 Considering the failure of ………….system to other adequate
support, we might have to provide refunds to our customers.
A. us
521 D
B. ours
C. ourselves
D.our

Some managers are supposed to meet each other at the end of the
monthly to talk ………their monthly performance reviews.
A. under
522 B
B. about
C. along
D. into

There’s another piece of evidence that there has been enormous —

—– in the supply of customized services to customers.
A. growth
523 A
B. grows
C. grown
D. grower

Our aim is to increase the efficiency of the rail services both for
freight and passengers by providing services on the network and
increasing ——– among
companies.
524 A. competes D
B. competitively
C. competitive
D. competition

People can obtain information ——– an article containing several

cases of the implementation of the new technology and its impact
A. Where
525 C
B. While
C. From
D. Wherever

——– we are under a tight deadline on product delivery, we will

have to ask for assistance from other departments.
A. moreover
526 B
B. because
C. therefore
D. nevertheless

We are sorry to announce that we will not …………..any credit

cards starting next year since a cash deposit is required.
A. accepts
527 C
B. accepting
C. accept
D. accepted
 The chairperson was trying to curtail a lengthy, heated discussion
——– the merits of work ethics due to the time constraint.
A. on
528 A
B. by
C. with
D. to

Many online retailers state that it is ——– than they expected to set
price that attract more customers while boosting their profit margins.
A. difficult
529 C
B.diffculty
C. more diffcult
D. much diffcult

Enclosed is a ——– of the company’s current activities and plans,

so read it carefully and leave your comments on it.
A. total
530 D
B. product
C. registration
D. summary

The revised version of an unpublished manuscript ——– due to

arrive this morning at 10 o’clock, but unexpected problems delayed
the shipping.
531 A. was A
B.were
C. is
D. are

——– searching for long –term economic growth the government

intends to study immediate solutions to avoid severe criticism from
the public.
532 A. According to D
B. Future
C. However
D. Instead of

The company you work for is willing to take advantage of new

technology, but ——– are concerned about adverse consequences.
A. other
533 B
B. others
C. the other
D. another

The renovated French restaurant next to the post office attracted

more customers as a result of its ——– priced, various food
selections.
534 A. reasonably A
B. thoroughly
C. gratefully
D. virtually
 The elegant hotel known for its fabulous amenities is ——– located
near the local airport.
A. convenience
535 C
B. convenient
C. conveniently
D. conveniences

The launch of new software programs has been under the ——– of
Mr. Lopes, who’s famous for his dedication to the company.
A. attendance
536 D
B. sight
C. provision
D. supervision

Emma Jean, ——–was nominated for an Employee of the Month

Award for her exceptional work performance, will deliver a speech
this evening.
537 A. who A
B. anyone
C. whose
D. whichever

Our policy guarantees that any damaged products incurred in transit

will be ——– immediately with new ones, or a full refund will be
issued.
538 A. prepared D
B. consumed
C. revised
D. replaced

The planning officer was struggling to get a permit to ——– a

residential area, which can easily cost a billion dollars even before
the expense of buying
the land.
539 A. develop A
B. revise
C. achieve
D. contribute

The chief executive officer is obligated to retain all the information of

a ——– nature in relation to negotiations.
A. limited
540 C
B. former
C. confidential
D. mandatory

Service occupations are prevalent in all sector of the economy,

such as in manufacturing as ——– as in the service sector.
A. far
541 B
B. well
C. good
D. near
 Those individuals who want to gain automatic access to the
information are advised to ——– the password that was sent to
them by phone.
542 A. enter A
B. place
C. offer
D. create

The newly appointed vice president is expected to earn the ——–

trust of employees despite all indications to the contrary.
A. completely
543 D
B. completed
C. completing
D. complete

The board of directors will ——– a regular employment session next

Monday September 16th at 10a.m in the board room.
A. close
544 B
B. hold
C. wait
D. meet

Many finacial specialists ——– predicted that industries might

encounter a decline in manufacturing investment in 2007 by almost
15 percent.
545 A. mistook D
B. mistake
C. mistaken
D. mistakenly

——– months of tough negotiations, it was announced this morning

that an agreement had finally been reached.
A. following
546 A
B. except
C. upon
D. at

All employees should be informed explicitly of their responsibilities

in relation to ——– client information.
A. sensitive
548 A
B. competitive
C. affordable
D. courteous

Much of the expected boots in revenue is related to a transaction

fax which has yet to receive final .——– from Congress.
A. approving
549 C
B. approved
C. approval
D. approves
 Since the corporate system has a ——– structured daily schedule, it
would be nearly impossible to impair the work efficiency
A. hopefully
550 B
B. highly
C. probably
D. rarely

In an effort ——– customers with respect we have changed our

hours to accommodate customer needs.
A. treating
551 D
B. has treated
C. treated
D. to treat

The local government is planning to construct ——– performing arts

facilities in order to meet the cultural needs of the population.
A. infrequent
552 B
B. additional
C. ongoing
D. incidental

The appointment of Mr. Murphy as prime minister was intended to

accelerate the proposed economic ——– without any hesitation.
A. reformed
553 C
B. reformer
C. reforms
D. reformatory

Even though Peterson Group Inc, is one of the largest automobile

manufacturing companies, is has yet to see any profits as a result of
——– market conditions.
554 A. unfavorable A
B. unwilling
C. opposing
D. reluctant

When I closed the window, all of the files and folders on my desktop
computer ——– except for the icon.
A. are disappearing
555 C
B. will have disappeared
C. had disappeared
D. disappear

Mr. Conner’s remarks concerning the results of last year’s declining

sales were concise and to the ——–.
A. grade
556 C
B. feel
C. point
D. spot
 Can-Do Engineering is searching for creative, ——– people who
can produce excellent quality work that goes beyond customer
expectations.
557 A. motivate C
B. motivator
C. motivated
D. motivation

We want you to be aware that we’re doing our utmost, ——–we will
not be able to provide you with a personalized experience on our
website.
558 A. in spite of D
B. so as
C. despite
D. though

A new innovative program is ——– to be released, though some

system failures happened at the beginning of the inspection.
A. expecting
559 B
B. expected
C. expects
D. expect

Milky Cookies ——– enters into a contract with a third party vendor
in order to fulfil its business operations.
A. occasionally
560 A
B. prematurely
C. marginally
D. uncommonly

If you want to purchase a lower priced ticket, either contact us

through regular mail ——– call our hotline and then we will send
you an application immediately.
561 A. or A
B. neither
C. nor
D. both

In order to brand your business, you’d better include your ——– in

every letter you send to customers, which helps remind them of
whom they do business with.
562 A. signing C
B. signed
C. signature
D. to sign

We are proud to announce that Dax Shepard has been ——– as

our new managing director to oversee corporate expansion in
Europe.
563 A. deposited D
B. predicted
C. operated
D. appointed
 The general manager has ——– that any information customers
enter be used only to respond to their inquiries and requests.
A. suggested
564 A
B. suggesting
C. suggest
D. suggestion

This list is comprised of thousands of ——– to various magazines,

including computers, automobiles, garments and electronics.
A. spectators
565 D
B. witnesses
C. participants
D. subscribers

Additional information on ——– financial aid such as grants and

scholarships can be obtained from career offices at each university.
A. extend
566 B
B. extensive
C. extent
D. extension

We are opening a fully renovated condominium ——– located in a

quiet setting, and complete with many amenities.
A. conveniently
567 A
B. correctly
C. greatly
D. widely

——– for reconstruction contracts has been getting stiffer over the
years since it can generate enormously lucrative earnings.
A. Competitively
568 B
B. Competition
C. Competitive
D. Competes

Many people were standing in line outside of the box office to ——–
a limited number of low-cost tickets, which are offered as specials
each
month.
569 A. support C
B. achieve
C. purchase
D. replace

The article provides readers with tips on how to get —— out of debt
by setting financial goals and eliminating unnecessary spending.
A. totally
570 A
B. total
C. totaled
D. totaling
 ——– all the alterations to the plan have been approved, they
should be submitted to the appropriate office no later than the end
of the month.
571 A. Like B
B. Once
C. Unless
D. Despite

Ms. Cordova was struggling to successfully complete the task

assigned to her by ——
A. herself
572 A
B. he
C. hers
D. she

The general hospital was able to improve patient care significantly

without hiring more staff by ——– in a new information system.
A. invests
573 C
B. invested
C. investing
D. invest

Automakers are recovering from weak results … a series of

complicated restructuring processes, and experiencing increased
revenues and profits as a result.
574 A. through A
B. behind
C. above
D. except

Our experienced and skilled technicians can be of much help in the

event that you —— delete something essential from the program.
A. accident
575 D
B. accidental
C. accidents
D. accidentally

Most companies like all their employees ——– on innovative

products and to believe passionately in their mission.
A. to work
576 A
B. works
C. be working
D. will work

Researching an employer’s organizational structure, products,

services and reputation is a highly recommended… for those
preparing for job interviews.
577 A. practice A
B. reference
C. plot
D. resource
 Under no circumstances may you copy or distribute any secret
information ——– appropriate written permission from us.
A. upon
578 B
B. without
C. until
D. along

It is important to look through the documents ——– that everyone in

charge can know at which stage they should be completed.
A. concerning
579 C
B. over
C. so
D. since

Most of the hotels have their own pool and sun terrace with a
poolside bar which serves drinks and snacks ——– the day.
A. throughout
580 A
B. from
C. about
D. between

When the ——– for this new safety policy was under consideration
by the managers, a number of experts were asked for their
comments.
581 A. proposing D
B. propose
C. proposes
D. proposal

We do apologize for the inconvenience resulting from the service

which is now temporarily ——
A. unavailable
582 A
B. related
C. stylish
D. disinterested

The restaurant, closed for extensive renovations, assured

customers that it ——– them with better-quality food and
exceptional service.
583 A. will provide A
B. provide
C. providing
D. to provide

Any employees who are ——– late or absent from work may be
subject to disciplinary actions, regardless of their position.
A. consistently
584 A
B. steadily
C. sensibly
D. exactly
 Most of the employees are entitled to a maximum of one hour for a
lunch break, depending on ——– assigned work schedule.
A. ours
585 B
B. their
C. theirs
D. ourselves

Your personal information, including credit card numbers, mailing

address, e-mail address and phone numbers, will be collected in
order for us to ——– your order for products.
586 A. affect C
B. contain
C. fulfill
D. mention

A questionnaire asked ——– to evaluate the appearance and the

overall brightness of the new merchandise.
A. shopping
587 B
B. shoppers
C. to shop
D. shopper

When the installation process is ——– and an “OK” screen appears

on the computer, please remove the last CD and click “reboot.”
A. complete
588 A
B. entire
C. whole
D. total

All the workers are required to ——– verify that the proper
maintenance of storage facilities is conducted with extreme care.
A. periodic
589 C
B. periodical
C. periodically
D. period

The growing number of vacant housing units on the ——– for more
than 6 months implies that excessive supply still exists.
A. sale
590 D
B. place
C. advertisement
D. market

The elegant hotel we stayed at was ——– and bright and had a
private entrance and patio with a view of the ocean.
A. spacing
591 B
B. spacious
C. spaciousness
D. spaces
 ——– to focus resources and investment on this rapidly growing
business, we have to make a strategic decision.
A. Whether
592 C
B. According
C. In order
D. How

We, one of the leading manufacturing companies, would like to

build a ——– beneficial relationship with your esteemed company.
A. precisely
593 D
B. respectively
C. punctually
D. mutually

Please read the terms and conditions carefully to determine

whether or not you can request a refund or ——– for the products
you ordered.
594 A. replacement A
B. complaint
C. receipt
D. promotion

Applicants are advised to fill out an application form concisely to

impress potential employers, without being too ——– or boring.
A. repeating
595 B
B. repetitive
C. repetition
D. repeat

Passengers will get to their destination on time ——– our departure

time is a little late due to a mechanical problem.
A. as if
596 D
B. while
C. because
D. even though

All the terms of the agreement must be clear so that the meaning
and intent won’t be ——– by either party.
A. misinterpret
597 C
B. misinterpretation
C. misinterpreted
D. misinterpreting

People don’t put much importance into a powerful marketing tool

and ——– miss the opportunity to gain more potential customers.
A. now that
598 C
B. in case
C. therefore
D. otherwise
 The plans are under serious consideration ——– extension of better
garbage collection, street maintenance and adequate sewage
services into the province.
599 A. for A
B. next
C. while
D. onto

You’d better consider the factors that assess the effectiveness of

the ——– training system and implement corrective actions in a
timely manner.
600 A. enlisted D
B. opportune
C. international
D. appropriate

Those individuals who want to reschedule their —— with a doctor

should contact us two days in advance.
A. positions
601 D
B. assignments
C. subscriptions
D. appointments

The report shows that builders reserve the right to control the
volume of the construction project on ——– own.
A. their
602 A
B. theirs
C. they
D. them

Information on customers’ details can be stored on one diskette, as

can the whole spreadsheet, and the diskettes can then be kept in a
——– place.
603 A. cautious C
B. distinguished
C. secure
D. strict

Superb ——– has been paid to even the smallest detail, as the
project was expected to cost billions of dollars.
A. attends
604 B
B. attention
C. attended
D. attendant

If you need to hire —— help for your growing business, our experts
can assist with the hiring process from start to finish.
A. additions
606 C
B. additionally
C. additional
D. addition
 Another computer system failure is going to happen again unless
appropriate steps are taken to ——– it.
A. prevent
607 A
B. upgrade
C. ignore
D. improve

All ——– to our fabulous national park will be given a

complimentary lunch at the top of the hill.
A. visit
608 C
B. visitations
C. visitors
D. visiting

Once you’ve decided to reduce ——– there should be additional

ways to halve the marketing costs.
A. values
609 D
B. customs
C. refunds
D. expenses

Paulin Cornwall Inc. has made an ——– discovery people can

share in no time in the field of information technology.
A. amaze èngoại
610 B
B. amazing
C. amazement
D. amazingly

The first draft of workshop proposals was due yesterday,——- the

director has granted us a short extension to our surprise.
A. beyond
611 D
B. until
C. that
D. but

The company is going to carry out the proposal based on the

information provided in your letter of intent, so please submit ——–
application under this note.
612 A. you B
B. your
C. yourself
D. yours

Many people call fairy tales too ——– and obvious, but that’s why
they are needed.
A. predicting
614 C
B. predicted
C. predictable
D. predictably
 New recycling programs indicate that ——– the landlord or the
property owners may schedule an appointment to get bulk pickup
service in the same building.
615 A. only A
B. easily
C. simply
D. merely

Please ——– your survey results to the director by the date

specified at the bottom of the screen.
A. advise
617 D
B. urge
C. comply
D. submit