101. Mr. Kim has decided to work from -----------home office instead of coming into the office today.

(A) his (B) him (C) he (D) himself 106. Albright Floor and Carpeting provided service to the greater Oakland area ---------- over fifteen years. (A) for (B) among (C) since (D) with 102. This weeks stories have been handed out ---------- for the entire writing staff to cover. (A) equal (B) equaled (C) equality (D) equally 107. Mr. Littleton took the part time position at the mill mainly for the flexible hours and the -------- insurance benefits. (A) excellently (B) excellent (C) excelled 103. Canada Railways ---------spring time (D) excels

discounts to regular travelers every year. (A) tells (B) offers (C) travels (D) buys 108. Each employee is responsible for ------------reporting their monthly work hours. (A) positively (B) properly (C) decidedly 104. Simmons Art Gallery will be closed to the public ----------- its current plumbing problem is alleviated. (A) during (B) after (C) while (D) along 109. The marketing seminar is being ------- from August 8th through the 11th at Rupp Convention Center. (A) held (B) holds (C) holding 105. Mr. Chase, showed his displeasure that our annual ---------- have steadily declined for the second straight year. (A) profits (B) profit (C) profitable (D) profiting 110. Since the date ------- location have finally been selected, Ms. Rumsfeld should be able to begin printing the invitations for the charity race. (A) while (B) yet (D) hold (D) absolutely

(C) but (D) and

wonderful ------------ of Pete Townsends well known Broadway play. (A) adapt

111. New company policy states that any new employee must submit a photo copy of --------- a birth certificate or a passport before they can official begin work. (A) either (B) whether (C) neither (D) both

(B) adaptation (C) adapted (D) adapter

116. Bucheon Industries technicians must attend ---------- two safety conferences every year. (A) at least (B) only if (C) so that

112. The Half Dome at Yosemite Park is ---------taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris. (A) more (B) so (C) too (D) even

(D) as much

117. Grand Scapes magazine ------------- releases special articles focusing on certain distinguished parts of the world. (A) more frequent (B) frequency

113. Each applicant must indicate what language they speak and what level of skill they ----------in a variety of different subjects. (A) had possessed (B) will possess (C) possessing (D) possess

(C) frequent (D) frequently

118. Pargo Industries has recently tried adopting a more innovative production ------------- at a few of its factories. (A) approach (B) approaches

114. One of the main duties you will be in charge of is to make sure that --------- turn in your budget report to Mr. Garfield by the end of the month. (A) you (B) yours (C) your (D) yourself

(C) approached (D) approaching

119. Our company was ------- awarded a lucrative contract with Phiset Co. that will last for the next five years. (A) highly (B) exactly (C) recently

115. Edgar Petersons newest film, Cold Feet is a

(D) soon

(B) whose 120. The High Museum of Art was forced to cancel its latest Van Gogh ----------- due to a miscommunication about the display schedule. (A) exhibiting (B) exhibitive (C) exhibited (D) exhibition 125. I have been informed ----------- Dr. Langford that we will not be cutting employee hours over the next month even though we have a smaller staff. (A) by 121. During the hiring process, it is always ---------- to do a background check on your potential employers. (A) capable (B) interested (C) usable (D) helpful 126. Chung Mechanical Supply is one of the ----------- distributors of machine parts throughout Asia. (A) leadership 122. Chinas busiest tour bus company, Happy Travel, has reduced package tour prices as a way to -------- more customers. (A) attract (B) attraction (C) attracting (D) attracted 127. In order to receive a refund on a returned item, you must have the original receipt and a --------- returned-item form. (A) performed 123. The companys mailing ---------- was altered to handle a larger amount of product after the merger. (A) procedure (B) measurement (C) establishment (D) transaction 128. Anyone wishing to obtain CPR --------------, come to the CPR training class this Saturday afternoon at 3 oclock. (A) certifies 124. Employers often prefer candidates ----------cover letter and resume are well written and organized. (A) that (B) certificate (C) certify (D) certification (B) completed (C) conducted (D) succeeded (B) leader (C) leading (D) leads (B) at (C) until (D) of (C) than (D) which

129.

--------- the previous edition, Conde Nosts

(C) hesitantly (D) hesitation

2010 travelers guide decided to include tips for those travelling with a child. (A) Before (B) Unlike (C) Instead (D) Contrary

134. Hillary Davis is considered by most political experts as a prime candidate ----------- President Meyers as the next president of the United States. (A) successive (B) successor

130. Last Sunday, October 18, the world famous chef Max Delong was interviewed on TV to help ----------- his new cooking show airing on the Food Network this fall. (A) emerge (B) promote (C) disturb (D) pose 131. Our number one goal as a company this year is to remain ------------ and always be striving to reach new heights. (A) productive (B) durable (C) advantageous (D) abundant

(C) to succeed (D) succession

135. Most new employees remain ------------ on their co-workers for at least the first month of starting a new job. (A) dependent (B) depend (C) dependently (D) dependence

136. ------- Mr. Anderson will not be joining us for the first day of the conference, he may be able to meet us on the final day. (A)in order (B)even though

132. As a result of an ------- in demand for our products, we have chosen to double our

(C)once (D)whenever

production output by the end of this year. (A) error (B) intention (C) effort (D) increase 137. It has become ------------ that Mr. Jeter needs no assistance the once in commanding fledgling and

controlling department.

marketing

(A) prerequisite 133. Even though Mr. Dufrain has enjoyed his job in finance here in Austin, Texas, I find him very --------- about accepting the job in New York City. (A) hesitate (B) hesitant 138. Simens Industries announced yesterday (B) negligible (C) contingent (D) apparent

afternoon that quarterly production costs at its Mexico City plant ----------fairly steady

compared to the last three quarters. (A) have remained (B) is remaining (C) to remain (D) were remained

The conference call has now been rescheduled by my secretary for Thursday at 9:00 a.m. If this conflicts with anyones schedule, please let my secretary or me know immediately. The topic of the call, as some of you might know, is inner city waste management solutions. Please note the attachment to this email and print out the list of points that ------------ during the meeting. 143. (A) to cover (B) are covering (C) will be covered (D) were covered This should assist our discussion significantly.

139. The marketing department is still looking to get the purchase of new computers ------- from the vice president of the company. (A) stated (B) reminded (C) authorized (D) assured

All the best, Francis McGavin Questions 144 - 146 refer to the following advertisement. Attention to our loyal readers! We are now offering all of our current subscribers to Gold World a steep discount on next years subscription. If you renew now, you will only pay $58 a year for you annual subscription guaranteed for life. Once you have renewed, you ------- free golfing glove and a box of select tees. 144. (A) received (B) are receiving (C) have received (D) will receive Also, if you sign up a friend for an ----------subscription, you will receive a free pullover from Golf World magazine. 145. (A) additional (B) adding (C) addition (D) adds World Magazine is also a great gift for the holidays at a very affordable price. Dont forget that you must pay for your subscription in full once you receive the invoice. ------, you will not be charged for your renewal subscription until you have received all of the issues from your current cycle. 146. (A) When (B) Unless (C) However (D) After Questions 147~149 refers to the following email. To: Design Team From: Jon Cranston Re: Maynard Park Project Date: January 19 I am very happy to announce to you that we have finally won the rights for the Maynard Park Project. Unfortunately, the city was not able to extend the deadline for us. We filed for an ----------- late last year but it was turned down by the city board. 147. (A) extension (B) invoice

140. The best advertising can create a clear ------as to why the consumer should be buying this product over another similar product. (A) rationale (B) revision (C) management (D) cooperation PART 6 Questions 141-143 refer to the following e-mail To: John Krasinski, David Staffins, Greg Brownlow From: Francis McGavin Subject: Conference Call Date: September 10 Good afternoon I would like to apologize to everyone. Some unforeseen incident came up the other day and forced me to ----------- our conference call. 141. (A) record (B) cancel (C) plan (D) finance I dont know if you know but I was called down to our warehouse that day to deal with an -----------matter. 142. (A) urgent (B) average (C) obedient (D) instant

(C) funding (D) location As a result of this outcome, we will need to finish the entire project a full month before we had initially planned. To make this pressing deadline, we are asking all team members to focus all of their energy on getting this project completed ------ whatever work you currently have. 148. (A) more than (B) as (C) in spite of (D) such as Our initial meeting has been scheduled for Friday at 2:00 p.m. It is very important that everyone be there with a few initial ideas sketched out. Lets utilize this time to --------- every proposal. 149. (A) discuss (B) discussing (C) to discuss (D) having discussed See everyone on Friday Jon Questions 150-152 refer to the following letter. Mr. Phillip Carter 1333 S. Hudson Street Sunshine Beach CA 36654 Dear Mr. Carter Thank you again for your booth reservation. The annual Comic Book Conference in Los Angeles is expecting more than 25,000 comic fans to attend this year. You can be ------- that this years conference is the best place in the country for you to exhibit your merchandise. 150. (A) assured (B) assuredly (C) assure (D) assuring To ensure that you get the most exposure from your exhibit, we have included a floor map and tips for setting up your booth. Two tables and two chairs are included in the price of the space, but if you need additional equipment, there will be an ---- fee. 151. (A) original (B) eligible (C) authentic (D) extra Comic conference coordinators ------------ on site and ready to assist you with any of your needs for the duration of the conference. 152. (A) will be (B) to be (C) will have been (D) was If you have any other questions please feel free to contact us at any time before and during the conference. Sincerely

Dolph A. Lunder President, Comic Conference Los Angeles <> 01. A,D,B,C,A 06. A,B,B,A,D 11. A,D,D,A,B 16. A,D,A,C,D 21. D,A,A,B,A 26. C,B,D,B,B 31. A,D,B,C,A 36. B,D,A,C,A 41. B,A,C 44. D,A,C 47. A,C,A 50. A,D,A