01 Face ART S Les 1 The ATP grocery store is very famous for stocking a wide ------- of products for its customers. (A) group (©) variety (kind (0) plenty Please refrain ------- using your cell phones while in the theater in order not to disturb others. (A) from @)to (© over (D) by You are not for a refund if you don't bring your receipt with you. A) available (B) dependable (C) entitled (D) eligible --, Jason Manufacturing is expected to hire additional employees to meet the increasing demand. (A) Roughly (8) Differently (©) Strangely (0) Fortunately The flight to Los Angeles takes ----—- one hour, unless there are air traffic control delays or weather problems. (A) ultimately (8) closely (©) approximately (0) neatly Some industry analysts talked about the ------- of rising oil prices on the global economy. (A) methods (8) effects (©) suggestions (0) recommendations That large corporation is not considered ------- because it has always continued on a conservative course. (A) profouna ©) progressive (©) proficient (0) prohibitive In order to maintain the freshness of the produce, all products should be delivered (A) recently (8) previously (C) promptly (D) approximately10 According to company policy, ------ to approve any legal documents will be given only to department heads. (A) enrollment (8) admission (©) certificate (D) authority 13 After a three-month renovation period, TERA Fitness has ------- its original schedule for members. (A) resumed (8) recovered (©) responded (0) replied Our store policy says that all orders are delivered to clients safely ------- three working days. (A) at (8) from (©) for (O) within 15 Applicants’ résumés for a full-time office assistant's position should list their experience in ------- order. (A) chronological (8) regular (©) recent (0) simultaneous Unless your order is ------- large, we will have it delivered in one box. (A) respectively ©) efficiently . (©) particularly (D) randomly When hiring security personnel, the personnel department will take into - all valid information on candidates. (A) perspective (8) consideration (© effect (D) speculation weectee pressure from the public eventually forced the president to resign from office. (A) Mounting (8) Climbing (©) Straightening (D) IntimidatingDAY 02 -earee PARTS PARTS 1 Over one million dollars’ ------- of TV commercials will be aired across the country soon. (A) expense (8) worth (©) cost (0) estimation 2 Texon Play decided to reduce the 3 You are not able to --- prices of its new games for the first two days in countries. (A) much 8) affluent (©) several (0) affordable - files bigger than 50 megabytes on this system for security reasons, (A) allocate (8) attach (alternate (0) allow Medical school graduates ------- to pursue careers at major hospitals are facing the toughest job market in 7 years. (A) declining (8) looking (©) considering (0) accessing iA /p. 141 Despite several last-minute changes made to the -------, Bostic CEO John Malcolm agreed to accept it. (A) proposal (8) intent (©) expression (0) recommendation Our new line of products will be ------ at reasonable prices in over 300 stores nationwide. (A) accessible (8) considerate (©) available (0) reliable Mr. Durek, director of the planning department, suggested that a few of the be changed in light of the company’s financial situation. (A) causes (8) proofs (©) aims (0) answers The government agency did not understand how serious the current problem could be in a month. (A) fully (8) approximately (©) frequently (D) annually9 10 1 Due to the company’s downsizing its personnel in response to a poor economy, we will no longer be able to ------- our clients high-quality consulting services. (A) suggest (8) offer (©) maintain (D) provide Mica will ------- be chosen for the employee of the year award because of her great contributions to the project last quarter. (A) regularly (8) slightly (©) undoubtedly (0) infirmly You should send this ------- of the memo on policy changes to all the managers yourself. (A) dot (8) number (©) version (©) sign The final sales figures set by the management for next year at the annual planning meeting have been (A) overflowed (B) exceeded (©) overcome (D) overestimated 13 Mr. Wallen will be held responsible for the -- -- of all the on-site workers during the period of construction. (A) promotion . 8) distribution (©) coordination (D) activation When complaining about a problem, you have to make sure to be as ~ as possible in order to avoid any misunderstanding. (A) long (8) soon (© outstanding (0) specific Nagle Research conducted the poll, and it that almost 60 percent of the respondents want the president to step down. (A) predicts (8) provides (©) indicates (D) assumesDAY 03 Feats PARTS: i) 1 The small local businesses around major tourist attractions ------- to hire additional temporary staff during the peak season. (A) intend (B) suggest (©) introduce (O) alleviate The proposed relocation of the company headquarters from Russia to Germany is still ------- on the final authorization of the board of directors. (A) ultimate (8) thoughtful (C) contingent (0) voluntary After the last training session on financial planning and analysis, all the trainees were invited to enjoy light : (A) admissions (8) refreshments (©) expansions (0) entrances H&P Computers will ------- you for computers and other accessories that you purchase from our online stores after you receive them. bill 8) estimate (©) assess (D) write With the discount coupon you download from our Web site, you can renew your service plan for as ------- as $40 per month. (A) small ®) little (C) petty (D) few Josh has asked for ------- to the annual sales data so that he can complete the sales projection report. (A) enrollment (B) agreement (©) approach (D) access The president had to cancel all -~ engagements because of an urgent meeting with an important client from Japan. (A) subsequent (8) sustainable (C) successful (D) suspending Fueled by increasing demand, Malaysia’s cocoa industry has grown - over the last 10 years. (A) relatively (8) rapidly (C) roughly (D) recentlyDAY 03 Those experts provided us with a thorough ------- of the latest food market trends after putting together all the sales data. (A) foundation (©) affirmation (©) analysis (0) deployment All the construction workers are required to wear protective gear which - them properly. (A) resembles (8) holds (©) places (0) fits The newly-elected president has once more confirmed his ------- pledge to resolve the current economic problems. (A) irrelevant (8) disinterested (©) unwavering (0) improper Before vacating your apartment, you must give the management office written ------- at least 30 days in advance. (A) distribution (8) addition (©) completion (0) notification The agenda for the annual financial meeting ------- an analysis of operations, the efforts of meeting attendees, and detailed meeting _ Schedules. (A) includes (8) encloses (C) devotes (0) registers The company has decided to outsource to a safety control company which will with our increasing workplace accidents. (A) effect (8) deal (©) affect (0) support Hotel accommodations and rental cars will be covered by the organizing committee, but any additional stay is the participant's -------. (A) response (8) negotiation (©) responsibility () cooperationDAY 04 -eateZ PARTS: LPARTS | Though not required, a little bit of experience in network solutions would be an -------. (A) adoption (8) alleviation (©) advantage () accumulation Tickets to Master G’s special concert will be given to those who use our online VOD streaming services; winners will be ------- chosen at the end of the month. (A) randomly (8) ambiguously (©) unclearly (D) carelessly The trade center is ------- under construction and is expected to be completed in about two months. (A) deliberately (8) exclusively (©) presently (0) reluctantly Applicants are asked to ------- their job preference by checking the appropriate box on the online application form. A) indicate (B) develop (©) generate (0) allocate The documents must be reviewed by the government inspector in order to avoid any possible mistakes. (A) closely (8) narrowly (©) generally (D) highly SHS Electronics ------- as a strong competitor in the semiconductor industry after its merger with GM Tech. (A) collapsed (8) emerged (©) revolutionized (D) translated You are required to get a parking -- at the gate before you enter the facility. (A) warrant (8) permit (©) authority (0) allowance Effective March 1st, the new leave policy will be 0 resolve the problems that occurred last year. (A) realized (8) implemented (©) solicited (D) observed10 Passengers are reminded that any luggage that is after two months will be sent to the lost & found center. (A) unclaimed : (8) redeemed (©) nominated (0) detected 13, For detailed information on the new savings plans you can switch to, you can ------- with one of our financial consultants. (tell (8) discuss (©) speak (D) telephone 14 Our experienced advisers can ------- you in managing your accounts. (A) tell (B) lend (C) assist (D) explain It is widely believed that the politician under prosecution is closely with industry insiders. (A) associated (8) disappointed (C) mixed (0D) satisfied DAY 04 // If the class you've registered for is full or not available, your name will -~ be placed on a waiting list. (A) considerably . (B) intermittently (©) progressively (D) automatically The unemployment rate has risen ------- cover the last two years due to the long- term economic recession. (A) finally (8) significantly (©) fundamentally (0) impartially Please remit ------- online if you want to renew your service. (A) mail (8) payment (C) pay (D) checkDAY 05 -eetez (Parts) PARTS 1 Kroll Accounting will offer some monetary -- - to those who have volunteered to transfer to the new branch office in Texas. (A) formats (8) measures (©) incentives (D) types In response to growing demand for online shopping, the company is looking for those who ------- in web design and development. (A) consider (8) measure (©) specialize (0) receive Headquartered in Los Angeles, Saint Electronics is an ------- company which has operations in 12 countries worldwide. (A) accomplished (8) encouraged (©) increased (D) implemented The fragrant ------- of this lotion has gained it unprecedented popularity among young customers in the country. (A) gas (8) blaze (©) stench (0) scent Some reviews indicate that the newly- released film depends heavily on -~ effects. (A foreseeable (8) optical (©) unforeseen (0) visual If you want some ------- of our lines of products, please visit our newly- updated Web site. (A) expectations (8) samples (©) shapes (0) frames Customers seeking help with a technical problem should ------ detail. (A) dispose (8) denounce (©) describe (0) derive Please make sure that all delivery personnel deliver ------- ingredients to restaurants promptly. (A) breakable (®) rotten (©) rusted (0) perishableThe company is seeking a few suitable 13 candidates for the position of plant who will be in charge of supervising the production process. (A) investor (8) manager (©) consumer (O) arbitrator 14 You will see all the technological --- in automobile production at the Science and Technology Museum. (A) advances (8) communications (©) excavations (0) limitations 15 The research conducted by Krieger Informatics ------- that consumer preferences have changed significantly over the last 10 years. (A) amplifies (8) constitutes (O) illustrates (D) jeopardizes For an additional of $50, you can upgrade your room to a premium suite. (A) charge (8) claim (C) number (D) worth DAY OB // Job applicants are requested to --- the required documents to the personnel office no later than March 27. _ A) submit (8) revise (C) apply (0) collect Steve Marl has been to director of public relations at Astella Pharmaceuticals. (A) tried (8) applied (C) promoted (D) agreed Due to the lawsuit filed by a number of customers, industry analysts ------- that MS Foods’ restaurant chains will go out of business, (A) expand (8) expect (C) excuse () exchangeDAY 06 sete PARTS LPARTS } 1 The experiment of the last six months turns out to have been meaningless because it was conducted. (A) carelessly (8) neutrally (© objectively (D) reluctantly We are currently looking for a(n) ------- supplier who can consistently provide us with high-quality dry wood. (A) accessible (8) applicable (© sustainable (0) reliable -- 80 percent of the respondents told us that the quality of the new products had improved a lot. (A) Absolutely (8) Generally (©) Nearly (0) Well Those who want to participate in the company stress management seminar have to ------- up for it before this Friday. (A) mark (8) write (© forward (O) sign 5 6 8 Starting February 1, the manufacturing plant of Copen Ltd. will be shut down for ------- . which will take around two months. (A) explanation (8) fabrication (©) renovation (0) salvation The cell phone design patent established 20 years ago will this December. (A) expire (8) intimidate (© specialize (0) volunteer Users’ reviews of the company’s new service were mostly favorable except for some ------- about the high price. (A) complaints (8) praise (©) objections (0) views Any parcel containing fragile items requires ------- handling to avoid any possible damage to the contents. A) typical (8) casual (©) careful (D) gratefulThe firm has ------- established a strategic partnership with a fast- growing distribution company to expand its business into a new area. (A) continually (8) frequently (©) recently (O) urgently 13, 14 WaT Dental Clinic will offer a wide ——— of dental care services to local residents. (A) sense (8) condition (©) variety (0) pl t (0) placemen ts Wastler, the company’s CEO, expressed his to push forward the factory expansion plan at the inauguration ceremony. (A) comfort (8) increase (©) importance (0) willingness The company will launch a'series of advertising campaigns to ------- its new image as an innovative player in the market. (A) compete (8) complicate (C) match (0) memorize oe It is a bit challenging to complete such a large project with our limited -------. (A) budget (8) cost .(C) economy (D) purse Guests of the Vinobeach Hotel are asked to store their belongings ------- in their in-room safe. (A) securely (8) broadly (©) vastly (0) severely The prices of Super Com’s new computers will be lower than due to the decrease in the cost of materials. (A) experimented (8) organized (©) anticipated (D) inclinedDAY 07 FHearee PART 5: 1 Turnover rate reduction was one of the most ------- topics at the annual meeting last month. (A) abundant (8) constant (C) important (D) potent 2 The Wednesday seminar was clearly - to help staff members understand different aspects of the business. (A) compiled (B) designed (C) eliminated (D) hesitated 3. Efforts to ------- the manufacturing process in our Osaka plant should lead to lower operating costs. (A) contact ) simplify (©) overweigh (0) progress 4 Saito Ginjo's ------- cost-cutting measures resulted in'the increased profits in the second quarter of this year. (A) innovative (8) potential (©) uncertain (O) billable 6 7 The price of raw materials rose ~ again last month, but industry analysts expect a dramatic decrease in the coming months. (A) highly (8) slightly (©) rarely (D) previously Beginning next month, we need to the monthly order of paper from 10 to 15 boxes. (A) combine (8) invite (©) maintain (D) increase Ayaka’s Bakery offers a of gift items to those who purchase products worth more than $50. (A) selection (©) pleasure (©) compound (0) preference Arecent survey indicates that workers -- up to 45 minutes each day discussing personal matters. (A) throw over (8) hang on (©) buy out (0) spend12 Because of the repeated delay of shipments, the contract with the Japanese shipping company has been (A) affected (8) observed (©) pretended (0) terminated Since the economy has been recovering from the recession, many companies are expecting increased ------- this year. (A) costs (8) amounts (© profits (D) discounts Over the ------- five years, the level of on-site workers’ safety has improved significantly. (A) coming (8) advancing (©) past (D) upcoming Additional funds from the government have been ~ for the public library. (A) announced (8) allocated (©) suggested (0) testified - for buying new books All the speakers at today's committee meeting are asked to -~ presentations to 15 minutes. (A) attend : (8) vote (©) follow (0) limit The site for the new semiconductor plant was chosen because of its location. (A) excessive (8) accessible (©) accommodating (0) accustomed We have recently hired a very ------- individual who has a strong background in sales. (A) talented (8) protected (©) annoyed (D) majesticDAY 08 sete PARTS UPARTS J 1 Exercise is ------- for good health, and 5 walking for as little as 10 minutes a day may be all you need. (A) regional (8) grateful (©) essential (0) final Regular dishwashing soaps and other 6 --- can contain harsh chemicals that may harm a car’s finish. (A) detergents 8) insights (©) detonators (D) inspectors Ace Scientific is pleased to ------- a 7 new 1.5-million-dollar contract with Associated Aircraft for the sale and installation of a new radar guidance system. (A) enclose (®) announce (C) measure (0) bargain The city council has decided to increase the budget for the city renovation project —~ (A) substantially (8) spontaneously (©) unbiasedly (D) voluntarily The National Park Ranger Award was presented to Mr. Frigs Cameron by the governor during a ------- at City Hall. (A) ceremony (8) solution () pleasure (D) constant Our annual employee retreat will be ------- at Bear Creek Lodge in Yellowstone National Park. (A) sustained (held (©) supported (0) met The state fair this year ------- an all- star lineup of bands and singers, including Grammy Award Winner Maria Cypress. (A) observes (B) transmits (©) features (@) secures We cannot ------- our products against any external damage caused by misuse or negligence on the part of the user. (A) expand (8) notice (©) afford (D) guarantee9 1 Employees are required to attend two - per year on customer service, and sign-up sheets for the next training session will be posted on the employee bulletin board. (A) conferences (8) contributions (©) agendas (0) prescriptions The construction of the new factory in Ohio is a 100-million-dollar — which will take over two years to complete. (A) approval (8) method (©) format (0) project One of the maintenance staff members was sent to the sales department office to find out why the printer wasn’t working -------. (A) eloquently (8) finitely (©) properly (0) steadily The recent decline in worldwide oil prices is ------- due to an ease in demand and new sources of oil. (A) nearly ) usefully (©) safely (0) probably 13, 15 We will merge with a business partner this year, which will increase our market share by 25 percent. (A) past + (8) next (C) later (D) afterwards The funds from the sale of the property will be used ------- the construction of a new factory in Georgia, which will build the semiconductor boards for our products. (A) along (8)to (©) for (D) while We require safety inspections of all of our products before they are considered for use. (A) total (B) ready (©) actual (D) absoluteDAY 09 =seteZ 1 JJ Capital's market researchers indicate that IT companies are ------- to grow at a rapid rate for many years to come. (A) likely (8) meaningful (©) observant (0) pertinent 2 Our company is the ------- producer of LED bulbs for use in homes and automobiles, supplying 75 percent of the market. (A) originated (8) leading (©) incident (0) anticipated 3 |------- received permission from my department director to take a three- week vacation to India, which also had to be approved by the assistant vice president of marketing since it was over two weeks. (A) soon 8) finally (yet (0) closely 4 The job advertisement clearly stated that only those with two or more years of work-related experience would be considered -------. (A) delicate (8) emotional (C) qualified (0) strengthened The university is expected to all students to be equipped with tablet PCs upon entrance. (A) promote (8) allow (©) accept (0) give We will ------- an additional 100 workers for employment in our new Ohio factory, which is scheduled for completion in June of next year. (A) recruit (8) expand (©) revise (0) converse Our company should have at least 500 employees working at the Laos plant the end of the year, and all positions require membership in the local machinists’ union. (A) against (8) between (C) by (0) under The computer technicians have ------- a virus in the servers, which will require the installation and update of new antivirus software. (A) diagnosed (©) shifted (©) collapsed (0) responded12 13 the company saved considerable money last year, we are able to offer all employees a 10-percent across-the- board raise. (A) Despite (8) Since (©) Unless (0) So As a------- security measure, all employees must now wear identification badges, which will be checked upon entry by security guards. (A) continuous (8) settled (©) protective (0) rival 15 The guys from tech support determined that the cause of the downed ------- was a server failure. (A) relevance (8) connection (©) acquaintance (D) mixture The employee training for the new computer system, including software installation, will take three weeks --- start to finish. (A) of (8) from (C) by (0) during DAY 09 / Please read the ------- letter regarding our new electric Old-Time Lantern, which will be sold in stores starting next week, _ A) enclosed (8) opposite (©) absent (D) innocent Sales of our ultra-thin line of laptops should reach ------- 50 million dollars this year due to a rigorous advertising campaign by the marketing division. (A) farther (8) aside from (©) over (0) in addition to If you wish to have the magazine mailed to your home, please submit your address to the marketing the 25th of this A)at (8) before in (0) upon* DAY 10 -Rarez PARTS: CpaRTs)} 1 Our company’s profit-sharing plan 5 will increase by ------- 10 percent beginning on the first of next year. A firmly . (8) almost (©) strongly (0) completely All employees are required to take the fastest ------- when using acompany 6 car for official business to save money on expenses and gas. (A) total (8) place (©) route (2) point Our company has exceededits 7 sales projections for this year by 38 percent of the goal. (A) straight 8) yet (©) already (D) even You should be careful when ------- an insurance plan, keeping in mind the size of your family and its needs. 8 (A) directing (8) supporting (©) requiring (0) choosing A successful leader must be ------- to the ideas of all his/her employees by having an open door policy so everyone feels welcome. (A) convinced 8) receptive (©) probable (D) plausible Our complete product lineup is ------- small in comparison with competitors’ in our own country and overseas. (A) audibly @) relatively (©) plentifully (D) anonymously If an employee wishes to transfer to a different department in the company, he or she must ------- permission from the department supervisor and manager. (A) join (8) learn (©) protect (D) obtain Mr. Thompson has decided to rent a car for the ------- of his visit to Paris. (A) duration (8) circumstance (C) education (0) vacationA study by our company’s human resources division confirms that our pay increases each year are more than (A) adequate (8) numerous (© thankful (D) adjacent All overseas shipments must have the 14 full documentation and paperwork required for ------- with international regulations. (A) diagnosis (8) compliance (C) settlement (0) criticism The escalators to the fifth floor of the building will be ------- shut down for safety inspections tomorrow. (A) formerly (8) annually (©) temporarily (0) cautiously Sales ------- last December because of a holiday surge in retail sales. (A) peaked (8) divided (©) collected (D) recorded av 197 - the marketing division, there will be a 10-percent cut in personnel, which will take effect on the first of next month. . A) Even if (®) Rather than (©) Apart from (0) Ifit were not for The new employee schedule will be from nine to five each day, with a paid lunch period ------- work time. (A) during (8) among (©) aboard (D) inside All employees must ------- standard operating procedures when dealing with any customer complaint. (A) take (8) follow (©) lead (0) carry11 FRCS PARTS: UPARTS 1 Our company will have a booth at the World Green Expo in London to ------- our renewable energy products. (A) achieve (8) demonstrate (C) encourage (D) distinguish No employees are allowed to visit the research facilities those specifically assigned to lab projects. (A)as (8) while (0) so {D) except The fuselages of our new planes are a -- of carbon fibers and titanium, which reduces their overall weight. @) plan (8) team (C) blend (D) shade All questions the research and development of our new products should be addressed to the public relations division. (A) assuming (8) versus (©) rather (0) concerning The corporate headquarters had to be evacuated yesterday ------- a power blackout that affected the entire downtown area. (A) because of (8) prior to (©) pertaining to (0) past All employees must wear ------- earmuffs when working on the tarmac with airplanes flying past. (A) absolute (8) savory (© protective (D) expired It is considered unacceptable and - for employees to be absent from work without notice. A) concise (8) equivalent (©) submissive (0) improper Please note that the vacation eligibility period is posted on the bulletin board and employees are asked to plan their vacations -------. (A) accordingly (8) subsequently (©) conversely (D) assuredly12 The new employee protective gear is waeneee for use by all employees and has been certified by OSHA. A) similar (8) suitable (©) consistent (D) accurate The ------- of our agency's new Pan- Europe Tour is printed in the new brochures we just received from production. (4) summary (8) total (©) product (D) registration An investigation into the product defects revealed continued violations of standards, ------- company policy. (A) contrary to (8) even though (©) except for (D) in place of Employees that wish to take a floating holiday must notify their supervisor and the HR division a minimum of 30 days -------. (A) ahead of (©) behind (D) in advance 15 Our new solar-powered batteries are very eco-friendly, as ------- to the regular batteries in the world’s landfills. (A) supposed . (B) opposed () evidenced (D) agreed It was announced today that the company ------- to buy Koontz for 1.4 billion dollars by the end of the fiscal year. (A) intends (8) pursues (©) appoints (0) explains Our quality control division ------- performs quality checks on products throughout the year to ensure compliance. (A) essentially (8) regularly (C) primarily (D) accessiblyThe company board of directors will be ~ a new five-year plan that calls for further diversification of our product lines. (A) distributing (8) achieving (©) developing (0) contributing Employees are reminded that all records used and viewed by employees are and must never be disclosed to outside parties. (A) confidential (8) limited (©) former (D) mandatory All employees should ------- an employee savings account, which the company will match up to six percent each year in contributions. (A) place (8) offer (C) create (D) enter Every New Year's Eve, our company ------- a company-wide party for all employees and their families to celebrate the successes of the past. year. (A) holds (B) closes (©) waits (0) meets wate nee Our company’s warranty is considered the best the entire consumer electronics industry. (A) throughout (B) ahead of (©) except (D) between Customer complaints are a very ------~ issue and must be investigated and dealt with immediately. (A) courteous (8) sensitive (© affordable (0) competitive Our company’s training division sponsors workshops throughout the year, using a structured program which requires employees to have at least 25 hours of training per year. (A) highly (©) hopefully (©) probably (D) rarely The company will build an employee cafeteria to relieve the overcrowding occurring in our headquarters cafeteria. (A) infrequent (8) additional (©) ongoing (0) incidentalOur sales have fallen by 14 percent due to lower demand and -- market conditions. (A) unfavorable (8) unwilling (©) opposing (0) reluctant | appreciate the president’s candor whenever he gives an address; he is direct and to the with no beating around the bush. A grade ©) point (©) feet (0) spot The maintenance division ------- vacuums out the HVAC system to provide clean and pure air for our employees. (A) prematurely (8) marginally (©) occasionally (D) uncommonly The new solar-powered LED lamp will be available for purchase ------- July 17, with limited quantities available for participating retailers. (A)at (©) with (©) until (Din We will ------- be moving into our new offices in downtown Stockholm. (A) shortly (8) previously . (©) overly (O) rarely We discovered a water leak that damaged some computers in the personnel office; the maintenance division is trying to ascertain what is for it. (A) transparent 8) possible (©) probable (D) responsible The latest feedback surveys ------- the employees would like to get more benefits from the company. (A) indicate (8) transfer (©) advise (D) designateDAY 13 -ReeateZ PARTS: LPARTS } 1 All customers will be ------- with a coupon that will allow them to purchase any of our renewable energy products at a 30-percent discount. (A) equipped ®) filled (© provided (0) requested We will be providing free software updates for all of our products, so customers will not have to pay for expensive software upgrades. (A) promising (8) numerous (C) frequent (0) repetitious All new employees will receive training in the use of the copy machines -—---- one of the technicians in the support department. (A) over (8) behind (©) out of (0) from Our company must be in ------- with all union labor contract provisions, including those on working conditions, pay, and benefits. (A) combination (8) competence (©) compliance () fulfillment a SRIF / p. 158 Employees on business trips must receive permission from their department manager for expenditures that ------- $250 per transaction. (A) exceed (8) excel (C) promote (0) interrupt In order for you to receive the lowest rate on airline travel, tickets must be purchased at least 60 days ------- the flight. (A) within (8) between (©) before (D) below Our new CEO will ------- a meeting of all employees on Friday, July 17 at the Civic Center Auditorium downtown. (A) address (8) stand (©) arrive (0) inform Employees with over five years’ experience with the company will be given ------- in promotions. (A) preference (8) treatment (©) relocation (0) amountOur company is ------- the leader in skin-care products for consumers, with over three billion dollars in worldwide sales. (A) rarely (8) currently (©) eagerly (0) quickly 13, All applicants for management positions or higher are to have at least a bachelor's degree. (A) submitted (8) interviewed (©) applied (0) required The company has just appointed John Brenan as its new vice president ------- labor relations to deal directly with union contract negotiations. (A) by @)to (of (0) on Our company’s spring clearance sale will have us selling merchandise at a 35-percent discount ------- the end of this month. (A) until (B) since (C) for (D)in DAY 13/7 John Davis announced that the company had ------- its lawsuit out of court. (A) defeated . (B) arrived (©) approached (0) settled Our company’s ------- of its product line is predicted to increase sales of our green products by 250 percent. (A) action (8) process (©) downsizing (D) expansion The State Department of Consumer Affairs ------- that the batteries found in our competitors’ products could catch fire. (A) differed (8) reported (©) canceled (D) sustainedDAY 14 -eareZe 1 Ithas become that the new 5 The customer privacy policy requires marketing program promoting our that customers’ names be ------- from furniture is working, with over 12 all mailing lists if they request it. million units sold this month. . (A) removed (A) bright . ®)replaced (B) busy (C) sent (C) adequate (D) stored () apparent 6 Employees are requested to read the 2 Our client was very ------- with the memo, which ------- them about the hotel room and service he received as required procedures for reporting a guest at the Oasis Hotel. discrepancies in the system. (A) impulsive (A) creates (8) uncommon (8) notices (©) overstated (© differs (0) dissatisfied (0) instructs 3 Our Eastern European stores have 7 Our new vice president of labor reported a in overall sales due relations has a ------- familiarity with to the Eurozone economic crisis. labor relations law, with 25 years of (A) rejection experience as a labor negotiator. (8) denial (A) clear (©) decline (8) broad (D) negation (C) whole (D) round 4 Due to its tropical climate, South America is the largest ------- of coffee 8 Our flashlights are designed for for our coffee franchises in the United everyday use, although we recommend States. them for emergency use as well. (A) ability (A frequently (8) practice (8) originally (©) source (©) numerically (0) group (D) independentlyOur company is seeking a mechanical engineer with a comprehensive -- of renewable energy and ultracapacitors. (A) opinion (8) ability (C) knowledge (D) collector 13, Our company will be holding a no- reserve auction in order to sell off —----- equipment that is no longer being used. (A) surplus (8) lengthy (©) opportune (0) brief 14 Employees are required to clean the 15 rollers and drums of the copy machines every week, as this will the life of the machines. A) persist (8) endure (©) enlarge (D) prolong Our company’s compensation package is one of the best in the entire industry, with very high pay and ------- for our employees. (A) interests (B) benefits (©) controls (0) forces Our digital cameras have been developed using a new state-of-the-art wees that does not require as many mechanical parts in production. (A) response (8) technique (©) combination (D) goal The vice president of logistics ~ the supply chain plan for our new plant in Texas and approved it. (A) searched (8) advised (©) reached (0) reviewed The vice president of sales ------- had a reservation to San Francisco, so it didn’t matter that the flight was booked solid. (A) already ®) well (©) soon (D) neverDAY 15 -eeacez CparTs! PARTS Carrs} 1 Our company ------- has not reached its sales goal for this year of LED one million units in the North American market. (A) always ©) stil (©) usually (D) yet 2 Weill be ------- our newly-hired employees on Friday morning at 8 A.M. in the employee lounge. (A) wishing (8) welcoming (©) giving (0) looking 3 We are requiring all employees to enroll in the professional development seminar on sales; advance ------- is required. A) registration (B) influence (©) operation (0) significance 4 The vice president of the marketing division is very ------- regarding company sales of our home appliances for this year. (A) willing 8) optimistic (©) visionary (O)assertive Our company has been a leader in energy saving consumer products over 20 years. (0) from All customers receiving complimentary samples of our new perfume are asked to ------- a brief survey about our product. (A) answer (8) talk (©) respond (D) reply All employees are required to check and respond to all email messages to ensure the best customer service. (A) exactly (8) regularly (© officially (0) evenly All new recruits will be required to ------- a one-week training course on the standard operating procedures of our company. (A) oceur (8) attend (©) contain (D) arriveThe proper ratio of airline agents to passengers is ------- one agent per 200 passengers. (A) approximately (8) briefly (©) rapidly (D) unpredictably Due to the ------- volume of air traffic at the main airport, the city has elected to build an additional runway. (A) increased (8) resolved (©) approached (0) involved All employees are required to submit their daily sales ------- to the accounts receivable department. (A) procedures (8) journeys (© directions (0) receipts The airport has undergone ------- renovations including a new restaurant, terminal, ticket counters, and baggage claim area. (A) mature (8) producing (©) substantial (0) consumable 13 14 15 We are inviting interested employees who want to come ------- with the commercial sales division to Los Angeles for a seminar. A) into (8) among (©) without (D) along Our company’s headquarters have been located in New York its initial founding in May of 1976. (A) before ®)since (C)on (D) by We will go ------- a trip to Tokyo, Japan to attend the International Alternative Energy Conference on August 12: A) over ®)on (©) about (0) outDAY 16 sRearee [PARTS LPARTS 1 Our company believes in offering promotional ------- to employees within the company first, before hiring from outside. (A) occurrences (8) occasions (©) actions (©) opportunities We will be ------- transfer requests from our European sales offices through the end of June, when all transfer forms will be reviewed. (A) advising (8) renovating (©) accepting (0) running Our customers are very satisfied with our products and customer service, as is reflected -. ~ the latest consumer surveys. (A) up (B) by Oot (0) among The ------- news from the air conditioning contractor is that the installation of the cooling system in the Austin plant will be completed by May 21. (A) latest (8) immediate (©) shortest (D) constant The delay in delivery of the shipment to Albers was ------- a shortage of equipment and personnel. (A) in that (8)as for (C) due to (0) even so The shipping department places a high -- on shipments by sending all outbound packages via overnight express. (A) resolve (®) priority (©) credit (D) standard With the construction of our two new plants, we will ensure the highest rate of ------- in filling orders from around America. (A) confidence (8) obligation (©) determination (O) reliability Our company will be hosting the Green Energy Fair in Seattle, which will be -- at the Seahawks Stadium. (A) stayed (8) referred (©) held () wentSales of our solar-powered emergency road lights have ------- increased due to the new advertising and marketing campaigns on television. (A) accidentally (8) expressively (©) dramatically (D) eagerly 13 Anew financial ------- program for 14 students who want to enter the medical field is now available, if they agree to work in rural areas for 10 years. (A) division (8) association (C)assistance (D) statement The company will be arranging ------- transportation for all employees who need a ride from the airport to the convention center. (A) by (8) about (©) for (in In compliance with federal regulations, only certified flight crew members are ------- to enter the cockpit of the aircraft. A) permitted (8) associated (O) decided (0) written The vice president of logistics has announced the creation of a greatly improved ------- network for our products. _ A) exception (B) distribution (C) repetition (0) solution The CEO of our company announced that a total of 1.5 million dollars had been ------- to charity. (A) become (8) made (©) bought (2) given Due to the tight visa requirements, the embassy ------- 30 percent of our applicants for jobs in the country. (A) rejected (B) escaped (©) objected (D) acceptedDAY V7 Sears PARTS LPARTS 5 1 The shipping and receiving department has discovered that damage claims are fewer when the components are ~~ wrapped in bubble packaging. (A) jointly (8) diversely (C) separately (©) partially The monthly meeting has been ------- one week due to the upcoming holidays. (A) postponed (8) expected (C) scheduled (0) continued The general contractor in charge of expanding the employee lounge has issued an ------- of 1.5 million dollars for the project. (A) expectation (8) emphasis () estimate (D) elimination Our corporation will have a ------- of its 25th anniversary, with a party for all employees to be held at the Oakland Convention Center. (A) progress (8) preparation (©) celebration (0) memorization Our products are very ------- as they are solidly constructed and housed in high-impact plastics. A) skilled (8) earnest (©) tactful (0) reliable Many ------- celebrities have expressed their high satisfaction with our services. (A) definite (8) customary (©) elaborate (D) notable Despite low economic growth, investment in research and development will continue in ------- years, (A) subsequent (8) late (C) next (0) followed The CEO appreciates the importance of good communications ------- the logistics, marketing, and research divisions. (A) under (8) past (©) among (0) out of9 12 All employees are expected to ------- their employee identification cards visibly at all times when on company property. (A) decrease (8) shape (© limit (0) wear The Web site announces that our goal is to secure the highest ------- in the world market in our field. (A) order (8) schedule (©) position (D) record Presently, our company is the leader in Bluetooth technology in North America, - Mexico and the Caribbean states. (A) somewhat (8) including (©) regarding (D) everywhere The executive pay package is worth 25, million dollars per year; however, it is deemed ------- the investment. (A) worth (8) expensive (©) valued (D) prized 14 15 Any employee with over 30 days of continuous employment ------- to join the new company savings plan. (A) equips . ®) supplies (©) qualifies (D) arranges In order to promote the good - of our employees, the company is providing free gym membership to all employees and their families. (A) health (8) measure (©) dimension (D) substance The company will ------- each employee via email when it makes matching payments into the employee savings plan. (A) accept 8) notify (©) deliver (0) presentDAY 18 ~eaLee PARTS: LPARTS } 1 Company policy forbids the employment of ------- employees in the same division; this policy is in the employee manual. (A) achievable (8) alike (©) interested (0) related 2 Weare offering all customers that 3 All employees should --- pay cash rather than with a credit card a five-percent ------- on all future purchases, as we must pay a commission to credit card companies. (A) delivery (8) restraint (©) discount (D) renewal - in the company-sponsored employee stock options program, where employees will receive yearly stock bonuses. (A) admit (B) apply (©) subscribe (0) enroll When the fire alarm rings, all employees are required to leave the building ------ - 60 seconds. A) within (8) onto (©)so that (0) much as 5 WBE |p. 165 The company is ------- new retail outlets in France, and our local staff is drawing up a strategy. A) looking (8) seeking (©) entering (D) inquiring The sales ------- have been printed and are in the hands of the sales team visiting French department stores at this time. (A) resources (8) reforms (©) reports (0) views The vice president of public relations is the only person in the company authorized to ------- to any questions regarding our merger proposal. (A) promise (8) advise (©) explain (D) respond All managers are expected to be able to pass a test on the presentation, which is required ------- certification. (A) for @)at (© than (0) which9 The ------- for the position of internal auditor are very well qualified, which is a real bonus for our company. (A) applicants (8) jobs (©) offers (0) accounts The vice president of human resources - all managers to attend an anti- discrimination workshop on Monday. (A) agreed (B) demanded (C) instructed (0) intended All employees must have their passports ready approaching the boarding gate at the airport. (A) since (8) when (C) enough (D) afterward Since we have a large group of employees attending the seminar in London, we will ------- fill up the first- class section of the aircraft. (A) deeply (8) easily (©) softly (0) slowly 13 14 15, JAY 18 / The vice president of cargo sales will give a(n) ------- on the benefits of cargo sales. (A) administration _ 8) presentation (©) assistance (0) profession copies of the bloodborne pathogens informational chart can be obtained by contacting the safety committee. (A) Obtained (8) Additional (C) Decided (D) Approximate The head of cargo listed the ------- advantages of promoting cargo as much as passenger business. (A) supportive (8) spoiled (©) voluntary (0) numerousPARTS: All employees are required to follow the emergency exit plan ------- as outlined to ensure the safe and prompt evacuation of the building. (A) doubly 8) only (C) exactly (0) nearly Given his many years of experience in the field, Mr. Chae is the right person to ------- demanding customers’ complaints. (A) disperse (®) handle (©) prolong (0) tailor All employees that do not evacuate the building immediately will be ~ responsible for any injuries to themselves. (A) relevantly ©) realistically (©) prosperously (0) personally All employees are required to -~ the bloodborne pathogens training, which ensures employee safety in the event of blood contamination. (A) present (8) make (C) complete (0) retire 5 6 7 were After the completion of the bloodborne pathogens workshop, all employees will be given a ------- of a reference chart of the correct emergency procedures. (A) procedure (8) copy (©) subject (D) indication - 60 percent of the staff members turned out to be opposed to the new work schedule established by the department managers. (A) Coincidentally (B) Desperately (©) Genuinely (D) Roughly The manager ------- the early flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco and should be arriving soon. (A) spent (8) had (©) took (D) went All new employees are expected to arrive ------- at 9 A.M. in the Sierra Room for an orientation session. (A) soon (8) sometimes (©) presently (D) promptly12 The airline was ------- that its route application between San Diego and Lake Tahoe had been rejected. (A) indebted (8) eliminated (©) disappointed (0) complicated Dr. Choi, one of the highly regarded stress management experts, will visit our company to give a series of on how to deal with workplace stress. (A) behaviors (8) lectures (©) operations (D) points Employees must ------- a valid parking permit in their vehicle at all times. (A) print (8) state (©) display (0) commit The company’s safety record is -~ the highest in the airline industry, and it has received safety awards from various government bodies. (A) between (8) among (C) beside (D) about 14 15 Mr. Chae, one of the local government officials, ------- us that our application for the grant had finally been approved by the city council. (A) assimilated (8) equalized (©) notified (0) retaliated All ------- in the sporting event are required to sign a waiver absolving the organizers of any liability. (A) actors (8) interviewees (©) owners (D) participants The board of directors will have a meeting this Saturday to work on a plan to ------- the serious problem of increasing debts. (A) alleviate ) annihilate (C) domesticate (0) refurbishDAY 20 SRaLRzZ Cparrs) PARTS: (PARTS) 1 Cultural differences should be considered when a new product is -- to a foreign market. (A) detonated (8) introduced (©) positioned (D) reiterated 2 After 12 months of employment, every employee is ------- to receive a year- end bonus. (A) encouraged (8) engaged (©) ensured (0) entitled 3 Mr. Lee was hired only a few months ago, and he has already become one of the most ------- employees in the company. (A) abnormal (8) expensive (©) loyal (D) valuable 4 Inspite of its high quality, Brill’s latest model was not considered ------- by customers. (A) affordable (8) believable (C) correctable (0) expendable 6 7 8 Vohex Energy is expected to experience rapid growth after the new refinery’s construction is ~ (A) absolute ®) complete (©) elusive (D) factual To offset its worsening profit margin, D&P Electronics has decided to attempt to reduce operating --~ 20 percent for the next two years. (A) commissions (8) expenses (0) pay (0) taxes by Ms. Choi received a ------- promotion after she'd finalized the contract with the company’s largest client. (A) frequent (8) significant (©) capable (0) proficient Sales revenues nearly ------- over the last six months after SJ Communications revamped its services. (A) doubled (8) invested (C) released (D) upgradedant 12 The production of new monitors has 13 been due to technical problems with factory equipment. (A) delayed . (8) fallen (©) replied (0) provided The company's new manufacturing plants in the Philippines will be operational once the facilities pass 14 their - safety inspection. (A) damaged (8) final (©) confident (D) numerous With all its employees’ hard work, the small company could from the severe economic downturn. (A) come 8) refrain (©) recover (D) stem 15 The recently released movie directed by Fahey is ona true story that happened in Korea. (A) based (8) taken (©) heard (0) read DAY 20 / The articles on national health care programs were written by experts who have worked in the medical ------- for more than 20 years. . (A) description (8) course (©) industry (0) direction Even though Lomax Tech has maintained a ------- excellent sales records over the years, it is still struggling to increase its market share. (A) barely (©) rarely (C) relatively (0) slightly The new medicine proved it could reduce the ------- of breast cancer during clinical testing. (A) reaction (®) return (©) risk (D) residue