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1/ Pet Love is an independentveterinary______devoted to the higheststandards of animal care and to the

provision of quality pet suppliesa. practically

b. practicec. practicald. practices

2/ The European tire market, which hasdoubled in size ______ the last decade, isnow reaching its peak.a. atb. over

c. while

d. until

3/ In Florida, the population expanded ____ during the 1990s, changing thecomposition of many communitiesa. tightlyb. substantially

c. warmlyd. subjectively

4/ Our firm received____ from numerousclients for our excellent work over the

past twenty yearsa. compliment

b. complimentedc. compliments

d. complimentary

5/ He was given the job because of hisreputation in the field, but he has failed

to live _____ the hype.a. on to b. in toc. up to

d. off to

6/ Until_______notice, the cafeteria isclosed.

a. further

b. furthermorec. fartherd. recent

7/ Only twice in the last thirtyyears________ the company seen suchlow sales figures.a. has

b. doesc. sinced. have

8/ The flight departed two hours_____a. lately

b. late c. behindd. after then

9/ I have a feeling that______ is going tohappen today.a. some bad

b. bad somethingc. some badlyd. something bad

10/ _____all of the prisoners were setfreea. Mostb. Almost c. Bothd. Neither

11/ By the end of the day, you mustdecide_____ or not you want to attend

the conference next montha. whether

b. ifc. howeverd. rather

12/ We should expand our existing production capabilities since our product





is still very much in________ throughoutthe world.a. need

b. questionc. control

d. demand

13/ When the _____ for this new safety policy was under consideration by themanagers, a number of experts wereasked for their comments.a. proposing

b. proposec. proposesd. proposal

14/ The article provides readers with tipson how to get_____ out of debt bysetting finacial goals and eliminatingunnecessary spending.a. totally

b. totalc. totaledd. totaling

15/ _______ please find the documentsthat contain confidential data on thevisibility of operationsa. Enclosed

b. Enclosec. Enclosured. Enclosing

16/ So as to _______ that your medicaltreatment will be paid for, you must

present a note from your doctor.a. ensure

b. ensuringc. ensuredd. be ensured

17/ If you have difficulty preparing for a presentation on_______, ask Mr.Jacobs

for help.a. your own

b. yourselfc. yourd. yours

18/ Since the corporate system has a _______structured daily schedule, itwould be nearly impossible to impair thework efficiency.a. hopefullyb. highly

c. probablyd. rarely

19/ Milky Cookies____enters into acontract with a third party vendor inorder to fullfill its business operations.a. occasionally

b. prematurelyc. marginallyd. uncommonly

20/ _____ inexperienced, individualswith the willingness to learn will make a

difference in the foreseeable future.a. Until

b. Despitec. Although

d. Otherwise

21/ The president was criticized for being _____ optimistic about the prospects of increasing profits at the previous conference call.

a. overly b. fluentlyc. brightlyd. customarily

22/ Although he was not to blame, he ______ responsibility for the productionmistakes





a. heldb. took

c. gaved. made

23/ The passengers were ______of theflight's delaya. expectingb. notified

c. annoucedd. saying

24/ She hasn't finished the monthlyfinancial reports ______, but says sheshould have them by the end of the day.

a. by this tiem b. stillc. yet

d. then

25/ The new overtime regulations willtake ________ at the start of next month.a. affectb. effect

c. efficacy

d. affectations

26/ The management has agreed not totake further action, _____ you do notcommit any further violations ofcompany policy.a. granted

b. thereforec. provided

d. moreover

27/ I will be announcing to the mediatoday that all _______ from sales of thisCD will go to charity.a. proceeds

b. precedesc. precedentd. results

28/ According to Nancy in the qualitycontrol department, there have

been_______custormer complaints thismonth. This is a great improvement on

the preceding two months.a. few

b. a fewc. somed. none

29/ Marion Smith of Merston Enterpriseshas asked me to make this presentationhere today, on ____ behalf.a. theirs

b. myc. her

d. hers

30/ Her speech did not inspire any publicsupport;_______, it made people lesssympathetic to her cause.a. consequently

b. otherwisec. indeed

d. factually

31/ Even though Peterson Group Inc. isone of the largest automobilemanufacturing companies, it has yet tosee any profits as a result of____ marketconditions.a. unfavorable

b. unwillingc. opposing

d. reluctant

32/ In an effort _____ custormers withrepect we have changed our hours toaccommodate customer needs.a. treating

b. has treated





c. treatedd. to treat

33/ Service occupations are prevalent inall sectors of the economy, such as in

manufacturing as ______ as in theservice sector.a. farb. well

c. goodd. near

34/ The newly appointed vice presidentis expected to earn the _____trust ofemployees despite all indications to the

contrary.a. completely

b. completedc. completingd. complete

35/ The first step in preparing a fairly _____presentation is to do your researchthoroughly on your topic.a. informative

b. informc. informationd. informer

36/ _____ to focus resources andinvestment on this rapidly growing

business, we have to make a strategicdecision.a. Whether

b. According

c. In orderd. How

37/ Passengers will get to theirdestination on time _____ our departuretime is a little late due to a mechanical

problem.a. as if

b. whilec. because

d. even though

38/ People don't put much inportance

into a powerful marketing tool and ____miss the opportunity to gain more

potential customers.a. now that

b. in casec. therefored. otherwise

39/ All the terms of the agreement must be clear so that the meaning and intent

won't be _____ by either party.a. misinterpret

b. misinterpretationc. misinterpreted d. misinterpreting

40/ The plans are under seriousconsideration______extension of bettergarbage collection, street maintenanceand adequate sewage services into the

province.a. for

b. nextc. whiled. onto

41/ I would like you ______ go out withhim at night.a. no

b. not

c. to notd. not to

42/ It was necessary that she ______ herfather the trutha. tell

b. to tell





c. tellsd. does tell

43/ I have to go to the meeting________Iwant to or not.

a. becauseb. whether

c. as soon asd. whille

44/ I drive to school, ________ my brother always cycles.a. when

b. evenc. whereas

d. if

45/ _______ at a distance, it looks like aminiature citya. Seen

b. Seeingc. Having seend. Having been seen

46/ The photocopier needs ______

a. to fix b. to be fix

c. fixing

d. to be fixing

47/ The head of the marketingdepartment attributed success in theoverseas market to_____ motivated andhard-working employees.a. them

b. theyc. itselfd. its

48/ Lightware Kitchen Goods Ltd.reserves the_______ to deny any liabilityfor damages caused by abnormal use.a. residence

b. right

c. endeavord. encompass

49/ People who have wanted to buy a

home but couldn't afford to will be ableto qualify, _______ interest rates remainmoderate.a. whereas

b. as ifc. whetherd. assuming that

50/ ________ merchandise may beexchanged for the same item in

compliance with our exchange policy.a. Defective

b. Defectc. Defectsd. Defected

51/ We, one of the leadingmanufacturing companies, would like to

build a _______ beneficial relationshipwith your esteemed company.

a. precisely b. respectivelyc. punctuallyd. mutually

52/ Applicants are advised to fill out anapplication form concisely to impress

potential employers, without being too ____ or boring.a. repeating

b. repetitivec. repetitiond. repeat

53/ _______ you have to do is sit by the baby and read to her.

a. What

b. Which





c. Whod. That

54/ Let's go Smith's, _______ we canhave a drink before the soccer game

starts.a. where

b. whenc. whichd. whether

55/ We should cut down_____ourexpenditures.a. in

b. at

c. ond. with

56/ The probably______ dinner by thetime we get there.a. had finished

b. have finishedc. will have finished

d. will have been finishing

57/ The speech, ____ quite long,succeeded in holding the interest of theaudience from beginning to enda. though

b. needlessc. factuallyd however

58/ The TV advertisement was soeffective that customer service

representatives had a difficult time _________ with the sudden increase inincoming calls.a. holding down

b. putting throughc. keeping up

d. taking over

59/ We regret ______your office of thechanges to the program earlier andapologize for any inconvenience thismay have causeda. to inform

b. not having informed c. no to informd. the informing of

60/ For the most part, ____ in technologystocks have seen the value of their sharesincrease dramatically over the last 5yearsa. investing

b. investment

c. investorsd. investiture

61/ The assets of Marble FaunPublishing Company ______last quarterwhen one of their main local distributorswent out of business.a. suffer

b. suffersc. suffering

d. suffered

62/ Ms.Cho relayed her concerns aboutthe company's financial situation whileshe ________ a meeting with themanager.a. having

b. will havec. was having

d. has

63/ Mr. Singh requested ____ fromseveral catering companies beforemaking his decision.a. estimates

b. sponsorsc. deliveranced. relocations





64/ Our apartment building's occupancyincreased ______ the efforts of ourknowledgeable and friendly rental agent,Ms. Gova.

a. despiteb. due to c. provided thatd. because

65/ Those employees wishing to changedepartments ________ the company maysend their inquiries to Mr. Alvarez.a. among

b. since

c. withind. whereas

66/ The New Economic Quarterlycriticized the _______ of all new

products produced by Yun SungIndustrial Co., Ltd.a. procedure

b. layerc. accessory

d. quality

67/ One of the __ international researchfacilities in botany is located at theHoskin Museum of Natural Historya. led

b. leadsc. leaderd. leading

68/ Welton Textiles Inc. made a net profit of $500 million, ______it to fundits expansion across the continent.a. allowing

b. allowsc. allowanced. allowably

69/ Heidelberg Publishing Co. offersemployees ______ performance bonusesto encourage success.a. of

b. for

c. withd. to

70/ ________ contacting our HumanResources Department by phone, pleaseinclude your contact information.a. During

b. Untilc. Afterd. When

71/ A_______of officers from someAmerican corporations will be attendingthe Future Tech Expo in Japan.a. nomination

b. revisionc. descriptiond. delegation

72/ To be in _______ with labor

standards, Hampton Pharmacies' officeswill have to become wheelchairaccessible.a. compliance

b. competencec. arrangementd. advancement

73/ If your washing machinemalfunctions, you may replace it with

_____ or get a full refund.a. all other b. otherc. another

d. each other

74/ Signs must be posted in the elevatorsthat their maximum capacity may not





_______ 1,600 pounds, or 727kilograms.

a. exceed

b. excelc. promote

d. interrupt

75/ Mr.Ben Shipley will be promotednext month for ____ managing

production at our facility in Kansas City.a. effectiveb. effectively

c. more effectived. most effective

76/ _____a recent incident with one ofthe newly installed elevatorsmalfunctioning, repairmen have beenhired to check all of thema. Not only

b. In factc. Due to

d. As much as

77/ Employees should be aware that staff

in the Human Resources Department will be ________ every weekend this month.a. refrainedb. unavailable

c. dissolvedd. understood

78/ The shipments of air conditioningunits are _____ to arrive at all four of theLahore Trading Company's supply

centers.a. measuredb. scheduled

c. distributedd. decided

79/ We ca create a visual identify foryour company that is memorable and

________ recognizable to your targetmarket.a. abruptlyb. instantly

c. hastily

d. urgently

80/ With the upgrading of the companywebsite to a simpler format, potentialstockholders can find the informationthey seek more______.a. sympathetically

b. sensitivelyc. rarelyd. easily

81/ _______ in this department was busy preparing for the conference last week.a. Every person

b. Every peoplec. All peopled. All the people

82/ Sorry this is taking so long. Can youwait for _______ ten minutes?

a. other b. an other

c. another d. few83/ The pictures, ________by a

professional photographer, are going to be on display.a. taken

b. which takenc. were taken

d. was taken

84/ Since the early 1990s, the demandfor personal computer ____a. steadily increases

b. steadily increase

c. has been steadily increasing d. are steadily increasing





85/ It is reported that the boat ______about 60 miles off the coast of SounthAfrica.a. disappeared

b. was disappearedc. was being disappearedd. has been disappeared

86/ After______interviewing more thanfiffty candidates for the position ofmanager of the BiotechnologyDepartment, the committee chose Dr.Alan Liu.a. carefully

b. to carec. most carefuld. careful

87/ This year's avarage customersatisfaction level was_____ last year'slevel.a. less

b. littlec. lower

d. below

88/ The new management will ask _____you please make sure you are aware ofthe new safety guidelines in thelaboratories.a. that

b. so thatc. whatd. unless

89/ The new overtime regulations willtake _______ at the start of next month.a. affectb. effect c. efficacyd. affectations

90/ After the surveys were collected, theResearch Department organized themand _______ the results to the chemistryteam on the 3rd floor.a. exchanged

b. eliminatedc. proceededd. forwarded

91/ The longer you practice, _______accurately you will be able to type.a. more

b. thec. the more

d. the most

92/ She tried to express her feelings _______ she could.a. more honest than

b. as honest asc. more honestlyd. as honestly as

93/ Between them, Dr.Gates has ____insight.

a. the greater b. greaterc. greatestd. more greater

94/ Two-quarters of the land _____soldto investors.a. will

b. havec. have been

d. has been

95/ Fifty cents _______how much I oweyou.a. does

b. arec. dod. is





96/ Don't leave your bags ________ , asthey may be removed without notice.a. attend

b. attending

c. unattendedd. unattending

97/ He has studied English _______ hewas in elementary school.a. during

b. whilec. as long asd. since

98/ I don't think it will rain. However, ifit ______, turn off the machine.a. do rain

b. do rainsc. does rain d. doesn't rain

99/ If you do not find theaccommodations here______, be sure tolet us know when you fill out your

custormer comment card.a. satisfactory

b. satisfiedc. satisfactiond. satisfactorily

100/ One of the requirements of this position is that you show up every day _______ of the weather.a. despite

b. nonethelessc. regardless c. although

101/ If inform Ms.Anne hedoni that wesuggest she________ her appointmentfor at least a week.a. postpone

b. is postponingc. postponesd. will postpone

102/ There is no need to bring anything

to the exam; you will be provided______all required materials.a. tob. with

c. ford. about

103/ Dr. Scobie is about to complete hisresearch, the results of _____ he hopes tohave published in a journal by the end of

the year.a. whose

b. itc. which

d. that

104/ Because he knew he was beingobserved, Curtis had trouble_________on his work.a. concentrates

b. concentratingc. concentratedd. concentration

105/ While I was sitting outside the headoffice yesterday, I overheardsomeone_______ that your applicationfor transfer had been rejected, though Iam not certain who it was I heardspeaking.

a. say b. saidc. to sayd. had said

106/ It is necessary to_________ athorough survey in order for us to obtainhighly desirable sites for our new





headquarters.a. detain

b. associatec. conduct

d. foresee

107/ Applicants must possess a master of business administration or __________experience in a related field.a. compare

b. comparedc. comparable

d. comparing

108/ The more we spent with the sales

team, the more_____ we were with theirinnovative marketing skills.a. impression

b. impressc. impressesd. impressed

109/ _________anyone wish to accessthe information on the status of his or herorder, the password should be entered.

a. Ifb. Should c. Whetherd. As though

110/ The fitness club________a steadilyincreasing number of customers and iseager to develop new programs.a. see

b. seen

c. seeingd. has seen

111/ The enclosed documentssummarize_______ changes to theexisting overtime regulations.a. proposeb. propsed

c. proposesd. proposing

112/ It is likely that ________ of theannual conference will reach an all-time

high this year, with more than 1000 people planning to attenda. attendantb. attendance

c. attendedd. attendee

113/ _________understaffed and undertight budget, 911 centers are strugglingto adequately provide emergency

assistance to the citiziens.a. Yet

b. Meanwhilec. Butd. Although

114/ A detailed quotation on theongoing_______will be provided for freeany time upon request.a. maintaining

b. maintenancec. maintainedd. maintains

115/ The customer sevice department isresponsible for fullfilling___ from the

public and has to forward them to thechief financial officer.a. requests

b. request

c. requestingd. requested

116/ The purchasingdepartment________the drastic changesto the purchasing pratice with outsidesuppliers.a. involved





b. agreedc. announced d. maintained

117/ Thank you for offering me a

position with the company I wish towork for, and I really appreciate theefforts you've made on_______ behalf.a. I

b. my

c. med. mine

118/ We are ______considering a widevariety of potential applicants, so please

fill out your background informationaccurately.a. ordinarilyb. currently

c. commonlyd. lately

119/ The unions requested that they beoffered_______pay increases equalingabout 40,000 dollars a year.

a. substantiate b. substantiallyc. substanced. substantial

120/ The company announced plansto________ its corporate name toBATEL, Inc. for marketing andcommercial purposes.a. use

b. addc. change

d. differ

121/ The chairperson was trying tocurtail a lengthy, heateddiscussion________ the merits of workethics due to the time constraint.

a. on

b. byc. withd. to

122/ _________researching for long-term economic growth, the governmentintends to study immediate solutions toavoid severe criticism from the public.a. According to

b. Futurec. Howeverd. Instead of

123/ The company you work for is

willing to take advantage of newtechnology, but ________ are concernedabout adverse consequences.a. otherb. others c. the otherd. another

124/ Much of the expected boost inrevenue is related to a transaction tax

which has yet to receive final ________from Congress.a. approving

b. approvedc. approval

d. approves

125/ Milky Cookies_______ enters intoa contract with a third party vendor inorder to fulfill its business operations.

a. occasionally b. prematurelyc. marginallyd. uncommonly

126/ The Prime Miniter's decision todelay the upcoming election______amonth will cause significant controversy





among lawmakers.a. to

b. for

c. withind. with

127/ Many corporate farms areincreasingly_______on subsidies fromthe government thanks to fluctuatingfood prices.a. reliedb. reliant c. relianced. relying

128/ Salary______are verified after anevaluation performed every six monthsafter starting employment.a. increases

b. increasingc. increased. increased

129/ New owners of Century Regal'scondominiums are advised to become

more______ with the amenities andservices available to residents.a. familiarity

b. familiarlyc. familiar d. familiarize

130/ Purchasing tickets for RockyMultiplexes has become easierthan______ thanks to changes made to

the theater's website.a. once b. neverc. notd. ever

131/ Furniture from our supply centerscan only be ordered______ directly over

the phone or online.a. and

b. either c. bothd. yet

132/ Empty boxes should be placed inthe stockroom for______a. removable

b. removerc. removedd. removal

133/ West Venture Trust, formerly _____ as the Western Mining Company,

has expanded its business into financeand rural real estate.a. knowing

b. was knownc. known

d. know

134/ Construction of the new bank branch was completed on time ______the unseasonably wet weather.

a. even though b. as if

c. in spite of

d. nevertheless

135/ Intended vacation times require anotification period of at least twoweeks_____.a. in advance

b. initially

c. behindd. ago

136/ Profits fell by 20%________ theclosure of one of the company’s main

branches.

a. due to

b. because





c. ford. past

137/ Mr.Ben Shipley will be promotednext month for_______ managing

production at our facility in Kansas City.a. effectiveb. effectively

c. more effectived. most effective

138/ Consider volunteering at a nonprofitagency to gain new skills and experiencethat can help_______ your transition intoa new job.

a. easilyb. ease

c. easedd. easeful

139/ Once the cause of the flooding onthe ground level has been______, thewarehouse can resume operations.a. find

b. finding

c. foundd. being found

140/ The deal between Salten Industriesand Epitwee Ventures Limited will not

be offcial________signed by both partiesnext week.a. withoutb. until

c. between

d. against

141/ As part of our latest marketingstrategy, this coupon_______ customersto save more money on purchases madewithin a certain time period.

a. allows b. promotes

c. acceptsd. gives

142/ Registering and shelving new booksand other media is now

a________process since we are down toseven librarians.a. length

b. lengthen

c. lengthy

d. lengthens

143/ Whenever you look to make a deal _____ anybody, always establish thedecision-making hierarchy ahead of

time.a. of

b. toc. with

d. off

144/ Near 1,000 ___ tires were divertedfrom landfill disposal and recycled intorubber to resurface the school track.a. wastes

b. wastedc. wasting

d. waste

145/ The____ for the research team areasked to wait in room 203 for theirinterviews.a. applicants

b. applicationc. applies

d. applied

146/ Unless specified______, contractorswill be responsible for obtaining allnecessary safety certification and permitsapplicable to their scope of work.a. therefore

b. consequently





c. otherwise

d. yet

147/ Andrew Hartwell is _______regarded by his employees

because of his dedication and experience.a. highly

b. highc. highest

d. higher

148/ In a television interview, theTraxton Ltd. CEO said that _______ ofthe merger with Bell Corporation would

be announced soon.

a. detailb. details

c. detailedd. detailing

149/ Ms. Fenwick not only composed thereport_______ produced the visual aidswhich were so useful during the meeting.a. but

b. however

c. alsod. and

150/ Rosewater Medical Center employshealthcare_______ affiliated with HuronUniversity.a. professional

b. professionc. professionals

d. professionally

151/ After twenty-three yearsof_______, Jeffrey Bartlett is retiringfrom his positionas chief accountingofficer.a. service

b. serving

c. serverd. serves

152/ When oil ________do occur as aresult of accidents, a single incident has

the potential to affect very large areas ofsea and lengths of coast.a. spillb. spills

c. spilledd. spilling

153/ The research teams of TyrellTelecommunications Inc. possess______knowledge of many of the products put

forth by the competition.a. extend

b. extendsc. extensive

d. extent

154/ Arcadia Homes _______ for itscommitment to provide customers withquality furniture at competitive prices.a. is known

b. will knowc. to knowd. has known

155/ Even though construction _______by unexpected electrical storms,the new office building was still finishedin a timely manner.a. interrupts

b. to interrupt

c. was interrupted d. be interrupted

156/ Rather than the usual hosted dinnerand drinks, we will be _______ tonightat the Mandarin Garden at 2025 ShattuckAve, near the conrner of EIm Street.a. dine





b. dinedc. dining

d. diner

157/ This plan outlines the topics______

plan to discuss at this afternoon's staffmeeting.a. my

b. me

c. I

d. mine

158/ As the chief administrative officer,Quincy Paxton will faceexciting_______ in this new job with

Laval International Shipping Company.a. challengeb. challenges

c. challengingd. challenged

159/ Rei Takahashi is one of the three people________for overseeing theResearch Department at Omi-TechSolutions.

a. responsible b. responsiblyc. responsibilityd. responsibilities

160/ Staff is reminded to treat newemployees with courtesy_______ that afriendly and professional workenvironment can be maintained.a. as

b. thenc. so

d. if

161/ Ms. Quong is a promising bookkeeper at our firm, as shecompletes________ assigned to her with

precision and quickness.

a. working b. worker

c. work

d. worked

162/ New students at Strafford Collegeof Computer Science are advised to takea free student’s guide booklet andreview______ thoroughly.a. themselves

b. themc. itselfd. it

163/ ______ hiring the British marketing

agent Arthur Downshire, KeeneClothiers Co. has gained and edgeagainst its competition.a. Up

b. Aboutc. By

d. To

164/ The music area will be enlarged toinclude pratice room with

immediate_______ to the stage.a. next

b. closec. adjacency

d. neighboring

165/ The lights turn on every day at 6a.m. and off again at 10p.m. _______employees are in the office.a. during

b. whereasc. while

d. through

166/ Remember that work-life balanceissues can affect______ in any stage ofthe life cycle.a. who





b. whomc. whoever

d. anyone

167/ ______ half of the existing

employees at Alabama factory haveagreed to transfer to the newly builtfactory in Ohio in July.a. Every

b. Almost

c. Onced. Near

169/ This summer’s lack______interesting events in the community

caused a decline in tourism from othertownships.a. of

b. fromc. withd. for

170/ _______top entertainment venuesenjoy using notable celebrities, localtalents are also welcome to participate

and gain experience.a. But

b. Even soc. Exceptd. Although

171/ Laboratory employees are expectedto wear a name tag and carryidentification at_________times.a. full

b. completec. all

d. total

172/ UDA Airways will no longer participate in joint mileage programswith credit cardcompanies,______January 2006.

a. effectedb. effective

c. effectsd. effect

173/ Airlines will most likely make iteasier_______ frequent travelers toupgrade their tickets.a. to

b. ofc. for

d. from

174/ We are a business strategyconsulting firm ______ the top

management of leading corporations.a. are serving

b. servec. serving

d. served

175/ Ms. Maria Perreira is ________responsible for some of our company'smost successful marketing campaigns.a. large

b. largely c. largestd. larger

176/ Ms. Cho relayed her concerns aboutthe company's financial situation whileshe _______ a meeting with themanager.a. having

b. will have

c. was havingd. has

177/ Our apartment building's occupancyincreased ______ the efforts of ourknowledgeable and friendly rental agent,Ms, Gova.a. despite





b. due to

c. provided thatd. because

178/ Welton Textiles Inc. made a net

profit of $500 million, _____ it to fundits expansion across the continent.a. allowing

b. allowsc. allowanced. allowably

179/ Heidelberg Publishing Co. offersemployees________ performance

bonuses to encourage success.

a. of b. forc. with

d. to

180/_______contacting our HumanResources Department by phone, pleaseinclude your contact information.a. During

b. Until

c. Afterd. When

181/ Since she's running late for _______ meeting downtown, Ms. Joycewill have to catch a taxi.a. she

b. herc. hersd. herself

182/ Dr. Teitelbaum asked hisassistant___ the report for tomorrowmorning's meeting.a. type

b. will typec. was typingd. to type

183/ Between April 2nd ______ April11th, the Merewether Library will beclosed for renovations.a. or

b. andc. yetd. if

184/ ______$5 million was paid for theconstruction of this office building.a. Moreb. Over

c. Higherd. Further

185/ Once Mr.Mirren________completes his studiesand necessary training, he may come andwork for our corporation.a. success

b. successfulc. successfully

d. successes

186/ The _______ delivery date wasmoved ahead by one week because of aminor computer error.a. expected

b. expectingc. expectationd. expect

187/ Poplar Mills Inc. has been purchasing more arable land, hoping to

increase not only production but alsoits_______ in the nation's grocery stores.a. competitorb. competitiveness

c. competitived. competitively





188/ When handling large funds, bankemployees are required to check thestatements______ to make sure thateverything is correct.a. careful

b. carefullyc. more carefuld. carefulness

189/ Doctor at Stephen MalloryMemorial Hospital claim that cases offood poisoning caused by improperstorage are becoming more.........a. frequented

b. frequently

c. frequentd. frequency

190/ The conference's keynote speakeraddressed_____ impacts of digitaltechnology on the current musicindustry.a. variety

b. variablyc. variation

d. various

191/ The two divisions haveunveiled________ plan to set asidemillions of dollars to invest in a verylucrative field.a. they

b. themc. their

d. those

192/ _______ proficiency in Germanwould be of much help, it is not arequirement for the advertised position.a. Otherwise

b. Despitec. Regardingd. Although

193/ I don't think I've ever had a moredifficult time ________ here than I didduring the events of the past few days.a. to work

b. workingc. workedd. at work

194/ Most of the departments will be _________ office parties before theChristmas vacation begins.a. to hold

b. heldc. have held

d. holding

195/ Be sure______ all stationery orders by 3 p.m on Fridays.a. place

b. placingc. to place

d. placed

196/ A questionnnaire asked________to

evaluate the appearance and the overall brightness of the new merchandise.a. shopping

b. shoppersc. to shopd. shopper


potential employers, without being

too________ or boring.a. repeatingb. repeative c. repetitiond. repeat

198/ During the sessions, speakers willdiscuss the process of_______ a global





service by opening doors to economicopportunities.a. establishb. establishing

c. establishes

d. established

199/ OFA representativesrecently________on-line tours and foundthose kinds of tours to promote their

products the most effective.a. conductb. conducted

c. to conductd. will conduct

200/ Requirements for the open positioninclude basic computer skills andmanagerial experience in ______sales.a. retailingb. retail

c. retailerd. retailed

201/ Come meet some of the best mindsin technology: our ____________ createmore products than any other softwarecompany.a. developing

b. developersc. developmentsd. developed

202/ They have decided to scrap the new

project because they can't raiseenough__________.a. caption

b. capitolc. captaind. capital

203/ By the end of the day, you mustdecide

_________or not you want to attend theconference next month.a. if

b.ratherc. whether

d. however

204/ The police are___________investigating allegations of insidertrading.a. current

b. recentc. currently

d. present

205/ The question we are debating is _________ we can expand our researchdepartment to meet ours needs.a. weatherb. whether

c. thered. what

206/ Mr. Ferguson had to inform thesecretary that he wouldn't be able toreturn to work_______January 22.a. between

b. withinc. aboved. before

207/ If you sell your house before theend of this month, your taxes will be

reduced by almost 30%_______ the saleof your home.a. regarding

b. despitec. supposingd. regardless of





208/ Sea Sapphire Cruises is __________ to annouce the launch oftheir newest luxury ocean liner.a. pleased

b. pleasant

c. pleasured. pleasing

209/ Even with our detailed website,many customers prefer to visit our storelocations and see the productsfor_______.a. they

b. theirc. theirs

d. themselves

210/ Sales_________are encounraged tofamiliarize themselves with the locationof various merchandise in the departmentstore.a. representational

b. representc. representsd. representatives

211/ Workshop participants wererequired to be _____not to choose anyreserved front-row seats.a. cautionb. cautious

c. cautiouslyd. cautiousness

212/ The head of the marketing

department attributed success in theoverseas market to________motivatedand hard-working employees.a. them

b. theyc. itself

d. its

213/ We require all club membersto________their membership cards tothe service desk in order to use thefitness room.a. notify

b. presentc. assignd. permit

214/ Employment application formscompeleted by applicants must

be_______ to Mr.Keith by Friday atnoon.a. submittingb. submitted

c. submitd. submission215/ A few flight attendants haverequested that some loose volts in theoverheard bins________ tightened.a. be

b. arec. have beend. will be

216/ ________of survey data revealeddistinct differences between the two

proposed projects.a. Analystb. Analysis

c. Analyzed. Analytical

217/ The sales of new wireless electronic products have significantly increased and

_________-customer satisfaction.a. so has

b. even soc. whereasd. as to

218/ Although revised reports are betterthan they were last week, Mr.Dan Gum,





the program director,suggested_________them.a. to rewriteb. rewriting

c. rewritten

d. should rewrite

219/ Questions concerning whetherinternational trade is _______ more

beneficial to lower income economieshave been raised for years.a. much

b. suchc. veryd. too

220/ If you do not find theaccommodations here_____, be sure tolet us know when you fill out yourcustomer comment card.a. satisfactory


221/ Increasingly powerful computergraphics have enabled domesticfilmmakers to create screen images thatrival _______ Hollywood.a. them of

b. that ofc. this ofd. those of

222/ We will help you find _____ and

cost-effective solutions to drive your business to a higher level of success.a. comprehensive

b. comprehensionc. comprehensivelyd. comprehend

223/ Mr. Jackson is ______ that he isauthorized to fly business class to get tothe trade fair in Chicago.a. doubt

b. doubted

c. doubtfuld. doubtfully

224/ If you need further information orhave any questions about ______ yourmerchandise, please send an e-mail tothe sales department or contact us.a. return

b. returnsc. returned

d. returning

225/ ______must be paid to what's goingon here.a. Looking

b. Attentionc. Presensed. Attendence

226/ The employees in the planning

department spend most of their time ______ proposals for a bettermanagement structure.a. writeb. writing

c. writtend. for writing

227/ _______ in satellite technologyhave significantly altered the appearance

of the country's communication antennafacilities.a. Advance

b. Advancementc. Advances

d. Advancing





228/ If you would like to lose weight,you ________ replace high-calorie sidedishes with healthier alternatives.a. had better

b. had rather

c. would haved. are better

229/ Anyone employer or contractorswho are found to have_______safetylaws will be subject to a heavy fine.a. complied

b. observedc. breached

d. alhered

230/ This discount offer may not be usedin______ with any other coupons.a. alignment

b. momentumc. conjunction

d. relation

231/ The school announced that allhandout materials will be supplied in

class _______ now on.a. until

b. andc. sinced. from

232/ When Sunlop Corporation movedits headquarters to Chicago, the directorhad a state-of-the-art securitysystem________.

a. installing b. installc. installed d. installs

233/ The Progress Group facilitated thedesign of a set of incremental stepsto________its objectives.

a. accelerate b. accumulatec. accentuated. accomplish

234/ A plethora of study programs nowavailable online has made it possible forworking people to gain certificates ordegrees far ______ than ever before.a. more easilyb. easier

c. easiestd. easily

235/ To remain ______ for financial aid,

recipients are required to showsatisfactory progress toward a degreeaccording to the guidelines.a. eligible

b. entitledc. responsibled. considerate

236/ The government ordered that theexperimental drug______to the

laboratory for further study.a. send

b. sentc. sendingd. be sent

237/ A number of small companies willgo bankrupt when the government

______ the legal working hours to thirtyhours a week.

a. reduces b. is reducedc. has reducedd. will reduce

238/ The European tire market, whichhas doubled in size________ the lastdecade, is now reaching its peak.





a. atb. over

c. whiled. until

239/ The university football player______ his success anddevelopment as a player to his motherand his coach.a. accountsb. attributes

c. accusesd. appraises

240/ We request that students edit their

essays carefully before_______, or elsethey will receive major point reductions.a. submit

b. submittingc. submission

d. submitted

241/ Treatment for accident victims,illnesses and other injuries may beimpaired_______ the Red Cross is

unable to supply enough blood tohospitals.

a. since

b. whenc. befored. after

242/ As far as the records show, Mrs.Gomez wasn't in the office on Monday,

_______ on Tuesday for that matter.

a. nob. nor

c. eitherd. or

243/ Requests for extra tables must bemade at least 48 hours in advance

_________ our staff to have time to set

them up in the dining area.a. to

b. for

c. thatd. after

244/ Even though there have been anumber of new products claiming to besimilar to our company's product inrecent years, ________ is still ratednumber one by the consumer magazines.a. its

b. thatc. ours

d. which

245/ This is a ____ to all shoppers thatthe store will be closing in 5 minutes; sowe ask that you bring your items to thecash register.a. remainsb. reminder

c. remainderd. remembrance

246/ The ________point of the cliffoffers the best view of the surroundingarea especially during the winter months.a. high

b. higherc. highlyd. highest

247/ The________of the agreementwhich underwent several revisions are

outlined in this report to be reviewed bythe board.a. terms

b. terminalc. terminallyd. termination





248/ The bank may even consider _______ the terms of the loan orforgiving it altogether.a. renegotiate

b. to renegotiate

c. renegotiatingd. renegotiated

249/ It is ___ to sleep under a mosquitonet at night when visiting NorthernManibia.a. adviceb. advisable

c. advised. advised

250/ She has not sought employmentoutside of the local area ______ shelacks transportation.a. that

b. ifc. as

d which

251/ Gerald Barksdale was asked if he

would go for an interview for a positionin______with Conway.

a. management

b. managerc. managingd. manages

252/ Ms. Jones hopes to learn skills liketailoring and emproidery so that she canstart ______ own business later.

a. herselfb. her

c. shed. hers

253/ I finally get home between 8:00 and8:30 pm and still have to cook dinner, sowe have been eating quite _______ these

days.a. lately

b. late

c. laterd. lateness

254/ The new filing system proposed byAnders Consulting already_______efficiency by thirty percent since it wasimplemented.a. has increased

b. increasedc. will increased. was increasing

255/ Quality of service is becoming anincreasingly important consideration in

_______ a competitive edge in allmarkets.a. maintainb. maintaining

c. maintainedd. maintenance

256/ The human resources department

will get in touch ________ all applicantsas soon as a hiring decision has beenmade.a. with

b. toc. ofd. by

257/ ______ party wins the election, wedo not anticipate a dramatic change in

goverment policy.a. Whoeverb. Whichever

c. Wheneverd. Wherever





258/ Under the insurance policy, repairsto a damaged vacuum cleaner of that

particular brand and covered, _______they are performed by an authorizeddealership.

a. in that b. depending onc. provided that

d. such that

259/ Shares for Docucom Inc. continuedto rise today, ______ the fact that theCEO sold one thousand shares of hisstock.a. contrast

b. howeverc. despite

d. reflect

260/ Not only ________ yourdepartment finish all its work on time,

but it also provided an excellent exampleof successful quality control.a. were

b. have

c. didd had

261/ Our customers expect good servicefrom us and we should do our best tolive________their expectations.a. in for

b. on forc. up for

d. up to

262/ The government has earmarkedeight percent of gas tax ______ for thedevelopment of alternative-energyvehicles.a. reversions

b. reminders

c. remaindersd. revenues

263/ European air passengers who fail tocatch their plane _______ overbooking

are set to have their compensationdoubled.a. resulting in

b. thanks forc. owed tod. because of

264/ Our company's head of R&D _______last year after the company was prosecuted for copying a new idea fromone of our rivals.

a. firedb. was fired

c. has been firedd. will be fired

265/ All employees in our company will be_________by the Human Resourcesdepartment at least two months prior tothe expiration of the medicalexamination.

a. submited b. notified c. annoucedd. arranged

266/ When it comes to kingdergarden, _______ may have more to do with amother's education or marital status thana child's intelligence.a. successful

b. successionc. successived. success

267/ The five-step process will help youto avoid_____ argumentative bylessening the conflict and openingdialogue with the customer.





a. become b. became

c. becoming

d. to become

268/ The biggest problem________ oureconomy is the fact that businessspending on capital equipment has cometo a virtual standstill.a. will face

b. facedc. had facedd. facing

269/ We may request personal

information when you register to receiveadditional information__________our

products and services.a. regards

b. regardedc. regarding

d. regardless of

270/ I expect Dimitri will continue to bea success in ________ new role and the

board has complete confidence in hisability to lead the company.a. heb. his

c. himd. himself

271/ Workers who possess skills whichtake a long time to acquire tend to earnrelatively high wages to________.

a. another b. otherc. others

d. the others

272/ After_______debate, the committeedecided that now was not the time toexpand their investments in South

America.a. consider

b. consideratec. considerable

d. considerably

273/ Negotiations between managementand the union leaders broke off after theunion rejected the company's ______offer.a. late

b. latelyc. laterd. latest

274/ _______ the finace manager anddirector finish discussing the funding forthe buyout, they will annouce theirdecision.a. Becauseb. As soon as

c. Unlessd. So that

275/ Fifty dollars must be sent in with

______ of the registration forms, or theorganizers of the convention will not

process them.a. all

b. everyc. almostd. entire

276/ The investment group could notraise ______ money to start the

construction on the new condonminiumdevelopment.a. too muchb. enough

c. some of

d. a lot





277/ Prior to the new laws, there ________no penalty for polluting.a. had been

b. has beenc. have been

d. is being

278/ His resignation happened at the _______ possible time.a. mostb. worst

c. worsed. terrible

279/ The company hopes that the

personel ______will be of varied backgrounds and possess outstandingresearch skills.a. choose

b. choicec. chosed. chosen

280/ Prior _____ starting the tournament,they shook hands and promised to play

fair.a. to

b. thanc. asd. before

281/ He seems to have cut _______shaving this morning.a. him

b. himself

c. hisd. he

282/ If you do not find theaccommodations here_____, be sure tolet us know when you fill out yourcustomer comment card.a. satisfactory


283/ When I walked into the store, she

was busy________callsa. taking

b. takesc. tookd. take

284/ Kate usually goes to class by bicycle, but today she _______ by bus because of the rain.a. go

b. goesc. went

d. gone

285/ There isn't ________informationyet for us to make a final decision.a. muchb. enough

c. manyd. a lot of

286/ Airlines will most likely make iteasier_____ frequent travelers to upgradetheir tickets.a. tob. for

c. ofd. from

287/ UDA Airways will no longer

participate in joint mileage programswith credit card companies, _______January 2006.a. effectedb. effective

c. effectsd. effect





288/ In order to provide a better serviceto ______, Smallville's travellerinformation desk has been explanded.a. visitb. visitors

c. visitingd. vistation

289/ The managers hope that the new plan will increase sales both in thecoming year and______.a. beyond

b. withinc. aboved. along

290/ Mr. Jacobs was ecstatic when helearned that he ______ to the board ofdirectors.a. has appointed

b. was appointingc. had appointed

d. had been appointed

291/ He was given the job because of his

reputation in the field, but he has failedto live ______ the hype.a. on to

b. in toc. up to

d. off to

292/ With pratice, I can assure you,you'll make ____ mistakes.a. much

b. anyc. lesserd. fewer

293/ I ________him to finish editing themanuscript by Friday.

a. told

b. said

c. told tod. tell

294/ I ______ afraid to speak in front ofa large crowd.

a. did not b. don'tc. am not

d. will not

295/ She would like to meet ________who have done business in South Africa.a. another peopleb. other people

c. another person

d. other person

296/ He said he didn't need _____helpmoving the files into the basement.a. some

b. toc. any

d. many

297/ The new secretary _______too

many mistakes.a. takes

b. doesc. makes

d. has

298/ There were no ______ of financialtrouble.a. designs

b. signs

c. signaturesd. signal

299/ A large ________of money ismissing from safe.a. number

b. a lot





c. sum

d. much

300/ There isn't ________informationyet for us to make a final decision.

a. much b. enoughc. manyd. a lot of

301/ Although he was not to blame, he _________responsibility for the production mistakes.a. heldb. took

c. gaved. made

302/ There will be a meeting for anyoneinterested in learning about the new

building plans at 5 p.m ________.a. on next Friday

b. at next Fridayc. in next Fridayd. next Friday

303/ He is particularly_______by theway the new manager has dealt withemergencies.a. impressionableb. impressed c. impressived. impression

304/ We are a business strategy

consulting firm _______ the topmanagement of leading corporations.a. are serving

b. servec. servedd. serving

305/ We are looking for recent graduateswith exceptional and

_______quantitative abilities andlanguage skills to join our company.a. demonstrate

b. demonstrable c. demonstratingd. demonstrates

306/ UDA Airways will no longer participate in joint mileage programswith credit card companies, ________January 2006.a. effectedb. effective

c. effectsd. effect

307/ The new overtime regulations willtake ______ at start of next month.a. affectb. effect

c. efficacyd. affectations

308/ Whenever you look to make a deal ______ anybody, always establish thedecision-making hierarchy ahead oftime.a. of

b. toc. with

d. off

309/ The mild summer weather _______

for the slow business this season.a. accounts

b. explainsc. statesd. adapts

310/ The primary _______ concernamong our manufacturers is acquiring





the necessary resources at a reasonable price.a. finances

b. financedc. financial

d. financially

311/ Those employees who cite theirsalaries as a reason for not renewingtheir contracts represent only a _______small number of employees who resign.a. nearly

b. closelyc. preciselyd. relatively

312/ This new software would _______the accounting firm to processaccounts more efficiently.a. inhibit

b. preferc. enable

d. keep

313/ The secrectary in the 2nd floor

office________e-mails between 8 a.mand noon.

a. answers b. talksc. respondsd. replies

314/ _______of the proposed plans bythe chamber of commerce involves anannual agricultural exhibition.

a. Someone b. The onec. One

d. As one

315/ Maurice Robertson, _________anexecutive at a small company, becamethe CEO of Bradshaw Industries four

months ago.a. once

b. oftenc. soond. now

316/ Our aim is to focus on customers'needs and satisfaction by _______introducing exceptional goods.a. consistb. consistently

c. consistentd. consisting

317/ An investment ________ gradually

increases in value over the years can bemore profitable than more short-termalternatives.a. that

b. theyc. whatd. when

318/ There will be a panel ________of pharmaceutical company spokesperson

and consumer advocates to debatecurrent health concerns.a. consistb. consisting c. will consistd. to be consisted

319/ Please mark the appropriate box toindicate if the person namedabove________ any of the certificates

listed below.a. holding b. heldc. holds d. hold

320/ Dr.Elizabeth Kay was by _______until the arrival of Dr.lan DeSilva at 8:30





a.m.a. her

b. herself

c. shed. hers

321/ Ms. Jennifer Hong has beena_______ colleague of mine for sevenyears and it has been pleasure to workwith her.a. close

b. closelyc. closingd. closure

322/ It’s high time you .................. tostudy seriously.a. beginb. began

c. did begind. would begin

323/ Since the invention of seatbelts,certain automobile fatalities are now

often_______.a. preventability

b. preventionc. preventingd. preventable

324/ Customers at Prussian Blue Booksare reminded to keep theirreceipt________ proof of purchase whenthey place an order.

a. off b. exceptc. as

d. though

325/ Mr.Whatley unintentionally tookMs.Potvin's timetable, thinking it was

_______.

a. him b. himself

c. his

d. he

326/ Indigo Electronic's research teamrecommended _________ notebookcomputers to complete in the nationalmarket.a. develop

b. developedc. developing

d. development

327/ Despite _______ addtional capital

for her business, Ms.Rita Klein still hadtrouble meeting overheard costs.a. having received

b. be receivingc. has receivedd. received

238/ The Blackwell KV, part of ournewest series of headphones, is the mostadvanced model of ____ kind.

a. its b. ourc. yourd. their

239/ Transportation costs amidst risingoil prices and environmental issues areamong the toughest ________ forPartridge Farms and Maple OrchardMills.

a. challengeb. challenging c. challengedd. challenges

240/ Epsilon Mining Corp. plans to ________ stock from the companies theysupply with raw materials.





a. purchasedb. purchase c. purchasesd. perchasing

341/ One of the requirements of this position is that you show up every day ______ of the weather.a. despite

b. nonethelessc. regardless

d. although

342/ There is construction going onoutside today, so please ______ the

windows closed.a. stay

b. remainc. letd. keep

343/ The agreement wasconcluded_______ precisely 11:03 p.m.on November 27th.a. near

b. onc. at

d. to

344/ Ms. Oliver wishes to express herconcern _______ the decision not toreview the safety procedures.a. regardb. regarding

c. regards

d. regardless

345/ Dr. Scobie is about to complete hisresearch, the results of _______ he hopesto have published in a journal by the endof the year.a. whose

b. it

c. which

d. that

346/ Stress is the physical and mentaltension you feel when ________ with

change.a. faces

b. facec. facing

d. faced

347/ If your ______ is received withinone month from now, the price might bereduced to 480 dollars per unit.a. ordering

b. orderedc. to orderd. order

348/ If you ________any inconveniencein using the student laboratory please donot hesitate to tell us so that we canrectify the problem.a. experience

b. had experienced

c. experiencingd. were experienced

350/ A banquet is being held in honor ofthe governor_______political career

began in 1989 in an undergroundstudent movement and spanned almostquarter a century.a. who

b. whom

c. whichd. whose

351/ When Sunlop Corporation movedits headquarters to Chicago, the directorhad a state-of-the-art securitysystem______.a. installing





b. installc. installed

d. installs

352/ The market research report was full

of _______ predictions about exchangerates that later proved completely wrong.a. compel

b. compelledc. the compelledd. compelling

353/ I would also like to _______ mythanks to Ms.Porter, the hotel clerk wholocated my missing luggage.

a. expand b. expectc. extend

d. exhale

354/ A private investor purchased thehistoric castle, which _______renovations before being opened to

public.a. undergo

b. will undergo c. have undergoned. will be undergone

355/ With the newly built manufacturingfacility in North Korea, the company will

be able to produce______ as many unitsas before.a. two

b. double

c. twiced. second

356/ During job interviews, applicantsshould try to remain as calm as theycan________ nervous they may actually

be.a. even if

b. however

c. althoughd. nonetheless

357/ Requests for extra tables must be

made at least 48 hours in advance _______ our staff to have time to setthem up in the dining area.a. to

b. for

c. thatd. after

358/ The manager made______ clearthat everyone will be given additional

time to complete the required surveyforms after the meeting.a. them

b. soc. suchd. it

359/ Guests are reminded _______ useof this facility is restricted to people overthe age of 12.

a. to b. byc. ford. that

360/ Production schedules need to berevised because it may take longer than

_________ anticipate to receive partsfrom the coverseas plant.

a. we

b. usc. ourd. ours

361/ You can have a chance to win a freetrip for two to the Bahamas bycompleting the entry form available

_______the product is being sold.





a. wherefore b therefore

c. wherever

d. however

362/ The people _______ the classexpressed strong interest in attending thefree lecture over the weekend.a. take

b. taking

c. takend. took

363/ I still ______ going to thesupermarket once a week is the most

convenient way to shop for groceries.a. like

b. tryc. intendd. find

364/ The best way to keep parents________ is to keep theminformed and for their children to thrive.a. satisfaction

b. satisfyc. satisfyingly

d. satisfied

365/ She developed her painting skillsonly later, by_____, rather than receivinga formal art education.a. she

b. her

c. herself

d. hers

366/ Research ________ that prisonerswith low educational success or thosewho do not receive education duringimprisonment are more likely to berepeat offenders.a. imply

b. was impliedc. implies

d. have implied

367/ My experience shows a new

employee generally makes 2 to 5 times _______ mistakes as a one-yearemployee.a. as many

b. much morec. more thand. too much

368/ This jacket is ______ superior tothat one

a. far b. fewc. a fewd. any

369/ Over the last 18 months, pricereduction has been accompanied by athree-fold decrease in_______demand.a. produce

b. produced

c. producerd. product

370/ The state law now preventscompanies from asking questions aboutan applicant's marital ______ on anapplication form.a. stateb. status

c. statistics

d. statement

371/ The current global semiconductortrading situation is widely considered to

be the worst and I see no indication ofany real upturn in the ________ future.a. long

b. nearer





c. expectingd. foreseeable

372/ After a lengthy debate, it wasdecided that there was _______ need to

purchase additional office equipment.a. no

b. notc. noned. never

373/ ________ of the outcome of theelection, 49% of the country now feels a

burning hatred for 51% of the country,and vice versa.

a. Regard b. Regardingc. Regardless

d. Regards

374/ The Building Committee hasnarrowed down the list of potentialcontractors to those________ bids arewithin budget.a. who

b. whichc. whom

d. whose

375/ You shall be ______ no obligationto accept any offer and may, at yourdiscretion, discontinue membership aftertwo years.a. under

b. making

c. able tod. used to

376/ The new gaming system everyone iswaiting for will be released ______December.a. by

b. with

c. fromd. in

377/ Those who suffer from their back pain should check with a healthcare

provider before_____ an exercise program.a. beginning

b. beginc. to begind. begins

378/ The ten prisoners were all blaming________.a. altogether

b. one anotherc. togetherd. each another

379/ Both of us gave________the giftslast night.a. together

b. altogetherc. one anotherd. each other

380/ As networks have becomemore_______, the knowledge needed forinstallation and maintenance also hasincreased.a. sophisticateb. sophisticated

c. sophisticatingd. sophistication

381/ ______ finished the task, hecouldn't take a vacationa. Had not

b. Have notc. Not having

d. Having not





382/ Forelli Media Inc. is aninternationally________marketing firmnoted for its success throughout Europe,East Asia, and the Americas.a. recognized

b. recognizingc. recognized. recognizes

383/ New owners of Century Regal'scondominiums are advised to becomemore_______ with the amenities andservices available to residents.a. familiarity

b. familiarly

c. familiard. familiarize

384/ Purchasing tickets for RockyMultiplexes has become easier than

______thanks to changes made to thetheater's website.a. once

b. neverc. not

d. ever

385/ The business weekly magazinesuggested that________shipping

problems in the upcoming holidayseason, businesses should encouragecustomers to shop early.a. avoid

b. avoided

c. to avoid

d. avoids

386/ When it comes to_______, there aremultiple options.a. invest

b. invested

c. investing

d. invests

387/ Rather than the usual hosted dinnerand drinks, we will be ______ tonight atthe Mandarin Garden at 2025 ShattuckAve, near the corner of Elm Street.

a. dine b. dinedc. dining

d. diner

388/ Spokesmen for Newport Properties praise the company about_____well-made their dwellings are.a. only

b. there

c. mostd. how

389/ The lights turn on every day at 6a.m and off again at 10 p.m ______employees are in the office.a. during

b. whereasc. while

d. through

390/ Employees who wish to ______ inthe marketing seminar are urged to do so

by this Friday.a. attend

b. applyc. enroll

d. expect

391/ Remember that work-life balance

issues can affect_______in any stage ofthe life cycle.a. who

b. whomc. whoeverd. anyone





392/ Huntley Village Stores would liketo ______ custormer' attention to theinformation below:a. pull

b. make

c. drawd. have

393/ The chief financial officer ofWaterhouse Inc. isexpressing______concerning his

predecessor's informative advice.a. appreciation

b. appreciativec. appreciating

d. appreciates

394/ ________ he studied hard, he wouldhave passed his exam.a. Ifb. Should

c. Hadd. When

395/ Anyone_______experiences

complications with the new software isencouraged to bring this matter toMr.Gruber's attention in room 210a. who

b. whichc. whomd. whose

396/ Through the Internet people arediscovering new ways to share relevant

information with________.a. the other b. anotherc. otherd. one another

397/ We had to spend the whole monthsearching for better solutions, and

_________ customers were impressed byour efforts.a. fortunate

b. fortunesc. fortune

d. fortunately

398/ Donations_______ for the purchaseof necessities will help provide a brighterholiday season to people in need.a. seek

b. seekingc. have soughtd. being sought

399/ The custormer service department isresponsible for fulfilling____from the

public and has to forward them to thecheif financial officer.a. requests

b. requestc. requestingd. requested

400/ You should always get

approval_______the purchasing manager before buying any new supplies.a. to

b. withc. atd. from

401/ I'd never ________studying for anMBA, but my boss just offered to help

cover the cost of tuition if I do.a. been b. thoughtc. considered

d. contemplating

403/ What the newemployees________in experience, they





make up for in enthusiasm.a. have

b. lack

c. deficientd. insufficient

404/ The bus departed tenmunites_______.a. lately

b. late

c. behindd. after then

405/ The potential cadidate needs to beresponsive______ customer needs, be

able to create new and original ideas, and be able to adjust to shifting priorities.a. from

b. onc. of

d. to

406/ The movie's village-bred heroinemust ________with the culture shockthat she faces upon arrival in the United

States.a. contend

b. replacec. rewardd. group

407/ The incredible design________theattention of big partners, which could

potentially be worth millions.a. attracts

b. was attractedc. attractd. has attracted

408/ We should expand our existing production capabilities since our productis still very much ______in throughoutthe world.

a. need b. questionc. controld. demand

409/ It looks like directors of thecorporate finance division_____thedetails of managerial compensationcontracts.

a. regulate

b. regulatingc. regulatesd. is regulated

410/ Buses in the metropolitan area are

rarely on schedule ______ traffic is busyand hectic.a. which

b. in casec. when

d. in order that

411/ You will have a full week at theresort of your____, departing on July 20and arriving back in Tokyo on July 26.

a. chooseb. choice

c. choices

d. chose

412/ It was likely that the results of ourstudy were heavilyinfluenced______individual experienceand skills participants had, according tothe report.

a. toward b. duec. by

d. when

413/ he newly appointed vice president isexpected to earn the _____trust ofemployees despite all indications to the





contrary.a. completely

b. completedc. completingd. complete

414/ To be in _______ with laborstandards, Hampton Pharmacies' officeswill have to become wheelchairaccessible.a. compliance

b. competencec. arrangementd. advancement

415/ Between them, Dr.Gates has ____insight.a. the greater

b. greaterc. greatestd. more greater

416/ Transportation costs amidst risingoil prices and environmental issues areamong the toughest ________ for

Partridge Farms and Maple OrchardMills.a. challenge

b. challengingc. challengedd. challenges

417/ Mr.Leavenworth sought free legaladvice online before______with his ownlawyers

a. to consult b. consultsc. consultedd. consulting

418/ The people _______ the classexpressed strong interest in attending the

free lecture over the weekend.a. take

b. taking

c. takend. took

419/ Requests for extra tables must bemade at least 48 hours in advance

_______ our staff to have time to setthem up in the dining area.a. tob. for

c. thatd. after

420/ When Sunlop Corporation movedits headquarters to Chicago, the directorhad a state-of-the-art securitysystem______.a. installing

b. installc. installed

d. installs

421/ ________ you are here for

corporate workshops or need to host ameeting, we can offer conference rooms,food services, and lodging.a. That

b. Shouldc. Evend. Whether

422/ After further research on breastcancer treatment, pharmaceutical

companies are investing in medicinedevelopment areas that lookmore________.a. promising

b. completedc. favorited. immature





423/ Please make sure that all the volts inoverhead compartments aretightened_______.a. secure

b. security

c. securelyd. more secure

424/ You are cordially invited to attenda_________ party thrown in honor ofemployees who have served thecompany for more than thirty years.a. retirement

b. retirec. retires

d. retired

425/ Many young professionals say theywould prefer more vacationtime________ a pay increase.a. than

b. toc. fromd. through

426/ Currently, BDH Corp. is looking atmaking additional changes in themanagement strategies that will continueto________ its employees.a. benefit

b. benefitingc. beneficald. beneficiary

427/ Discount________for Friday's

morning movies are available in Ms.Cheddar's office.a. ticketb. tickets

c. ticketingd. ticketed

428/ The program director was absentfrom the meeting yesterday becauseshe________ a seminar in another room.a. is conductingb. was conducting

c. had conductedd. had been conducted

429/ So many new university______areexpected to join the work force this yearthat the competition for jobs is likely to

be very stiff.a. graduates

b. graduationsc. gradually

d. graduated

430/ Those who suffer from their back pain should check with a healthcare provider before_______an exercise program.a. beginning

b. beginc. to begind. begins

431/ _______ of the outcome of theelection, 49% of the country now feels a

burning hatred for 51% of the country,and vice versa.a. Regard

b. Regardingc. Regardless

d. Regards

432/ As networks have becomemore______, the knowledge needed forinstallation and maintenance also hasincrease.a. sophisticateb. sophisticated

c. sophisticatingd. sophistication





433/ Registering and shelving new booksand other media is now a_______processsince we are down to seven librarians.a. length

b. lengthenc. lengthy

d. lengthens

434/ The_______for the research teamare asked to wait in room 203 for theirinterviews.a. applicants

b. applicationc. applies

d. applied

435/ Contractors will be________ theoffice building so that the stockroom will

be on the first floor.a. renovation

b. renovatedc. renovating

d. renovates

436/ The business weekly managizesuggested that________shipping

problems in the upcoming holidayseason, businesses should encouragecustomers to shop early.a. avoid

b. avoidedc. to avoid

d. avoids

437/ Sorry this is taking so long. Canyou wait for_______ ten minutes?a. other

b. an otherc. another d. few

438/ He wouldn't say anything________directly asked a question; he was a manof few words.a. since

b. otherwise

c. or elsed. unless

439/ ______I'm retired, I can take a long journey throughout Europe.a. Howeverb. Now that c. Thanks tod. Due to

440/ I drive to school,_________ my brother always cycles.a. when

b. evenc. whereas

d. if

441/ All________you have to do is takecare of the baby.a. what

b. that c. whichd. it

442/ My father is________me to bringwhomever I wish.a. makingb. allowing

c. lettingd. giving

443/ _______what to do, he just waiteduntil his father arrived.a. Know not

b. Not knowc. No knowing

d. Not knowing





444/ I would like you______ go out withhim at night.a. no

b. notc. no to

d. not to

445/ Only twice in the last thirtyyears________ the company seen suchlow sales figures.a. has

b. doesc. sinced. have

446/ In the future, you really ________plan your finances better.a. should

b. needc. has tod. have better

447/ She would like to meet_______who have done business in South Africa.a. another people

b. other peoplec. another persond. other person

448/ I _______him to finish editing themanuscript by Friday.a. told

b. saidc. told tod. tell

449/ He seems to have cut_______shaving this morning.a. himb. himself c. hisd. he

450/ As was expected, we got therewithout_______difficulty.a. so

b. manyc. any

d. some

451/ According to a survey, the size of aman's eyes is generally a bit smallerthan________.a. a woman's

b. those of a womanc. that of a womand . that of a woman's

452/ If you do not find theaccommodations here_______, be sureto let us know when you fill out yourcustomer comment card.a. satisfactory


453/ Please inform Ms.Anne Hedoni that

we suggest she________ herappointment for at least a week.

a. postpone

b. is postponingc. postponesd. will postpone

454/ Trying to force one's religious beliefs on someone else is futile, for noone can_______ another person believe

anything.a. let b. imposec. make

d. get

455/ Nobody is opposed________yoursuggestion.





a. at b. on

c. to

d. with

457/ UDA Airways will no longer participate in joint mileage programswith credit card companies, ________January 2006.a. effectedb. effective

c. effectsd. effect

458/ The secrectary in the 2nd floor

office________e-mails between 8 a.mand noon.a. answers

b. talksc. respondsd. replies

459/ Indigo Electronic's research teamrecommended _________ notebookcomputers to complete in the national

market.a. develop

b. developedc. developing

d. development

460/ Our customers expect good servicefrom us and we should do our best tolive________their expectations.a. in for

b. on forc. up ford. up to

461/ When I walked into the store, shewas busy________calls

a. taking

b. takes

c. tookd. take

462/ Maurice Robertson, _________anexecutive at a small company, became

the CEO of Bradshaw Industries fourmonths ago.a. once

b. oftenc. soond. now

463/ Despite _______ addtional capitalfor her business, Ms.Rita Klein still hadtrouble meeting overheard costs.

a. having received b. be receivingc. has receivedd. received

464/ Heidelberg Publishing Co. offersemployees ______ performance bonusesto encourage success.a. of

b. for

c. withd. to

465/ During job interviews, applicantsshould try to remain as calm as theycan________ nervous they may actually

be.a. even ifb. however

c. although

d. nonetheless

466/ With the newly built manufacturingfacility in North Korea, the company will

be able to produce______ as many unitsas before.a. two

b. double





c. twice d. second

467/ I would also like to _______ mythanks to Ms.Porter, the hotel clerk who

located my missing luggage.a. expand

b. expectc. extend

d. exhale

468/The newly appointed vice presidentis expected to earn the _____trust ofemployees despite all indications to thecontrary.

a. completely b. completedc. completingd. complete

469/ Please _______Ms.Condell that noone has received their paychecks yet.a. acceptb. notify

c. anounce

d. present

470/ The incredible design________theattention of big partners, which could

potentially be worth millions.a. attracts

b. was attractedc. attract

d. has attracted

472/ I was feeling______ sick, so I wenthome early.a. littleb. a little c. muchd. a lot

473/ Employees who wish to ______ inthe marketing seminar are urged to do so

by this Friday.a. attend

b. apply

c. enrolld. expect

474/ The best way to keep parents________ is to keep theminformed and for their children to thrive.a. satisfaction

b. satisfyc. satisfyinglyd. satisfied

475/ The management has agreed not totake futher action, _______ you do notcommit any further violations ofcompany policy.a. granted

b. thereforec. provided

d. moreover476/ ________was always one of my

strong points during my M.B.A course.a. To advertise

b. Advertising

c. Advertisementd. To advertising

477/ All________ are asked to show up by 10:00 a.ma. personnel

b. personnels

c. personalitiesd. personal

478/ The advertising division isconcerned about the new product. Theythink______will not sell very well.a. them

b. that





c. theyd. it

479/ Usually between the two stock

options the company offers, it makeslittle difference in the finalamount_______way you prefer.a. which

b. whatc. in whichd. whichever

480/ It was discovered that the blood bank knowingly________ using

contaminated products.a. risked

b. damagedc. fearedd. attempted

481/ Club members are strictly prohibited from using spam in theirmarketing efforts, and are______ toimmediate termination if they do so.

a. accustomedb. subject

c. possibled. likely

482/ Transportation costs amidst risingoil prices and environmental issues areamong the toughest ________ forPartridge Farms and Maple OrchardMills.

a. challenge b. challengingc. challengedd. challenges

483/ We regret ______your office of thechanges to the program earlier andapologize for any inconvenience this

may have causeda. to inform

b. not having informed

c. no to informd. the informing of

484/ John recently _________ his friendsto the party.a. take

b. took

c. takend. has taken

485/ Attendance is mandatory for thestaff meeting____ for next Tuesday in

the council hall.a. has been scheduled

b. schedulec. will schedulled. scheduled

486/ _____ inexperienced, individualswith the willingness to learn will make adifference in the foreseeable future.a. Until

b. Despitec. Although

d. Otherwise

487/ _____ to focus resources andinvestment on this rapidly growing

business, we have to make a strategicdecision.a. Whether

b. According

c. In orderd. How


potential employers, without being too ____ or boring.a. repeating





b. repetitive

c. repetitiond. repeat

489/ The longer you practice, _______

accurately you will be able to type.a. more

b. thec. the more d. the most

490/ It's essential that he ______ his term paper by the end of next weeka. submit

b. submits

c. submittedd. has submitted

491/ _________for the moneymanagement seminar will be forwardedto all the managers tomorrow.a. Inviteb. Invitations

c. Invitingd. Invitation

492/ It is necessary to__________ athorough survey in order for us to obtainhighly desirable sites for our newheadquarters.a. detain

b. associatec. conduct

d. foresee

493/ Through the Internet people arediscovering new ways to share relevantinformation with _______.a. the other

b. anotherc. other

d. one another

494/ During this time your applicationwill remain available for ________ untilopportunities become open.a. consider

b. considering

c. consideredd. consideration

495/ Sea Sapphire Cruises is _______ toannounce the launch of their newestluxury ocean liner.a. pleased

b. pleasantc. pleasured. pleasing

496/ The secrectary, Ms. Lucy Tran, has been working_______7 a.m. atresponding to e-mails.a. untilb. since

c. aboutd at

497/ Sales________ are encouraged to

familiarize themselves with the locationof various merchandise in the departmentstore.a. representational

b. representc. representsd. representatives

498/ Students are________ to provideidentification before entering the stacks

of Macintyre University's library.a. appliedb. required

c. submittedd. interviewed

499/ The biggest problem _______ oureconomy is the fact that bussiness




spending on capital equipment has cometo a virtual standstill.a/ will face.

b/ faced.c/ had faced.

d/ facing.

500/ The custormer service department isresponsible for fulfilling____from the

public and has to forward them to thecheif financial officer.a. requests

b. requestc. requestingd. requested

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