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101. Europe’s economic recovery will last only if 107. RDA Ltd. ________ applications for the
________ governments decide to make position of System Coordinator. For a
deeper economic reforms. detailed position announcement, please
(A) it visit our website.
(B) its (A) incites
(C) their (B) infringes
(D) they (C) instills
(D) invites
102. The company’s CEO has implemented the
company’s ________ procedures for 108. Surprisingly, Gertz Ltd., ________ is a newly
employees in accordance with the Law. established company, got a government
(A) disciplinary contract.
(B) disciplined (A) that
(C) disciplining (B) where
(D) discipline (C) which
(D) whose
103. Scandinavian inflation has been ________
in the last couple of months and its 109. ________ the graphic designer call tell
governments are taking further measures to him I’m tied up today and that I will call him
keep inflation numbers down. tomorrow.
(A) enhanced (A) If
(B) overturned (B) Provided
(C) subdued (C) Should
(D) upturned (D) Unless

104. ________ signs that Mr. Francos was 110. The department’s secretariat will be at your
softening his stance towards the protesting ________ should you need any help.
employees. (A) convenience
(A) Having shown (B) disposal
(B) It was the (C) jurisdiction
(C) Most of the (D) specifications
(D) There were
111. Mr. Krammer is renowned for his ability
105. The International Energy Agency’s to develop and maintain relationships with
________ on the supply of oil and natural his colleagues that result ________
gas was pessimistic because of slow optimum solutions for the good of the
production among non-OPEC countries. Corporation.
(A) outlet (A) at
(B) outline (B) in
(C) outlook (C) from
(D) output (D) to

106. Following the ________ of a new Chief 112. The director got the secretary ________
Executive last spring, there is a sense of all prospective clients and inform them of
fresh direction and energy in our the company’s new products and services.
corporation. (A) contact
(A) appointed (B) contacted
(B) appointee (C) to be contacting
(C) appointing (D) to contact
(D) appointment

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113. Financial analysts advocate that balancing 119. The company’s Director adopted a proactive
the needs of producers and consumers is approach in developing and maintaining
________ crucial as increasing the supply a program of lectures which have helped
and curbing energy demand. COMBI ________ its objectives.
(A) as (A) be furthering
(B) so (B) further
(C) too (C) to have furthered
(D) very (D) to furthering

114. Duncan, a food company, agreed to buy 120. The chief accountant asked to see next
a Dutch company ________ in baby food year’s profit ________ so as to start working
and clinical nutrition for the sick and the on the company’s budget.
elderly. (A) profiles
(A) special (B) projects
(B) specialty (C) projections
(C) specializing (D) prosecutions
(D) specialization
121. The International Financial Institution seeks
115. The foundation’s director ________ the an outstanding professional to
scientific operations of the organization. assist ________ a broad range of analytical
(A) coexists and advocacy activities.
(B) contextualizes (A) at
(C) cooperates (B) for
(D) coordinates (C) in
(D) with
116. The CEO decided to unveil the company’s
new products in an elaborate ceremony 122. The United Nations Environment Program is
broadcast on TV ________ the Internet. recruiting two Program Officers for its
(A) and Secretariat ________ in UNEP’s office in
(B) as well Washington, DC.
(C) but (A) being located
(D) or (B) to locate
(C) to be located
117. The company’s Scientific and Technical (D) to be locating
Advisory Panel is comprised of ________
scientists appointed by the CEO. 123. A successful CEO should have the ability
(A) eminent to ________ authority to co-workers to
(B) imminent perform their assigned functions.
(C) impending (A) delegate
(D) pertinent (B) denounce
(C) deputize
118. Prospective candidates for an executive (D) detect
position must have a ________ command of
the English language and exceptional 124. The CEO maintains that our company’s
analytical and writing skills. latest ________ will enhance our bottled-
(A) strong water division.
(B) stronger (A) acquiring
(C) strongly (B) acquired
(D) more strongly (C) acquisition
(D) acquisitive

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125. Less developed countries receive ________ 131. After weeks of ________, Alhan’s CEO
from the European Union to finance various formalized his $362 billion offer to Trinto,
development projects. the global mining giant.
(A) allowances (A) speculated
(B) bonds (B) speculating
(C) grants (C) speculation
(D) stakes (D) speculator

126. The new secretary ________ some 132. The company’s CEO is an individual of high
problems which she could not handle integrity with the ability to inspire and
without the director’s assistance. motivate ________ employees.
(A) ran after (A) another
(B) ran for (B) one another
(C) ran into (C) others
(D) ran through (D) the other

127. Shareholders in both companies finally 133. The Board of Directors was impressed by Mr.
________ an agreement and decided to Delagua’s ability to implement necessary
proceed with the merger. changes and his ________ of new business
(A) approached methods to meet new challenges.
(B) arrived (A) application
(C) consented (B) applicable
(D) reached (C) apply
(D) applying
128. Investors reacted nervously to the bad news
stemming ________ the slowdown 134. Some companies cut the price of their
in America’s housing market. products by as much as $100 in America in
(A) by an ________ to boost their sales.
(B) from (A) commission
(C) of (B) effort
(D) off (C) undertaking
(D) venture
129. Mr. Delancas’ ________ effective
communication skills, coupled with 135. Stockmarkets in America and Europe fell
his ability to think on his feet, helped him sharply and the dollar continued its slide
get promoted quickly. as a result ________ the slowdown in
(A) high America’s housing market.
(B) higher (A) by
(C) highest (B) from
(D) highly (C) in
(D) of
130. The marketing director managed to
________ the target audience’s awareness 136. The executive manager handed in his
with his new advertising campaign. resignation ________.
(A) augment (A) notation
(B) influence (B) notice
(C) raise (C) noticed
(D) rise (D) notified

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137. The CEO announced that the company 139. More and more companies are beginning
would take firm and ________ action to ________ surveillance cameras around the
counter their rival’s promotional campaign. office.
(A) punctual (A) being installed
(B) stability (B) installing
(C) subordinate (C) to install
(D) timely (D) to be installed

138. The board of directors unanimously 140. Many companies pay Frostini, a firm known
approved of Mr. Grabbs’ being ________ to to office workers for ________ web-based
chief executive officer. e-mail security and spam-sieving
(A) promoted technology, a great deal of money.
(B) promotion (A) it
(C) promotional (B) its
(D) promoting (C) their
(D) theirs

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Part 6
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences. Four answer
choices are given below each of the sentences. Select the best answer to complete the text. Then mark
the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 141 - 143 refer to the following email.

To: jkanake@thunder.com
From: smilwlkie@lightning.com
Subject: Notice of probationary status

Dear Jonathan,

For the first two years that you distributed our products you exceeded our expectations. Since
then we have seen a decrease in your shipments. As our general agreement ______, you must
maintain at least 300 units to be considered a distributor for our product.
141. (A) exercises
(B) identifies
(C) stipulates
(D) verbalizes

Our records show that you have maintained a stock of 210 units, ______ the required 300. If you
are not able to maintain this level of activity, you will no longer qualify to be a distributor.
142. (A) apart from
(B) other than
(C) instead of
(D) unlike

Please let us know ______ we can do to increase your customer base.

143. (A) how
(B) if
(C) that
(D) what

Best regards,

Simon

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Questions 144 - 146 refer to the following advertisement.

Top Notch Franchise

Tired of working long hours and ______ others go home with all the financial rewards? There’s
no need to be jealous of them, as you too can be one of them.

144. (A) see

(B) seeing
(C) seen
(D) to see

With a Top Notch franchise, you are the boss and we are the support system, providing you
with a proven method of success. Top Notch franchise training programs will equip you with
the necessary tools needed to start, build, and ______ your business, and you'll also benefit from
our national advertising.
145. (A) involve
(B) maintain
(C) progress
(D) recover

The benefits of being ______ own boss are considerable, but fear of business risk keeps many
people from succeeding. Don't be one of them. What have you got to lose? Visit us now at
topnotch.com or call us today at 333-3333 about buying your own Top Notch franchise.

146. (A) one

(B) the
(C) their
(D) your

We look forward to working with you.

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Questions 147 - 149 refer to the following letter.

Dear Mr. Delonghi,

We are pleased to provide the enclosed credit history information ______ Mr. David Longfield.
Enclosed is the financial information you requested. I am confident that this information will
be used with discretion.
147. (A) about
(B) for
(C) to
(D) with

Our records ______ that Mr. Longfield’s credit line has increased from $500.000 to $1,000,000
because he has been an exemplary customer and has never neglected payment during the
five years he has held an account with us.
148. (A) had shown
(B) show
(C) showed
(D) would show

We appreciate your concern about granting such a high credit limit and would like to assure
you that based on our five-year experience with Mr. Longfield, such a credit line should be a
______ investment for your company.
149. (A) confident
(B) protective
(C) sound
(D) shaky

Yours sincerely,

JMyers
Jack Myers
Store Manager
XYZ Bank

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Questions 150 - 152 refer to the following bulletin.

Airlines that are members of the WATA (World Air Transport Association) have established the
following recommendations for the carriage of pregnant women and babies:

______ mothers
150. (A) Expectant
(B) Expected
(C) Expectedly
(D) Expecting

While air transport is deemed safe for pregnant women, each airline may apply its own certain
restrictions. It is advisable ______ each airline well in advance to check traveling policy.
151. (A) contacting
(B) having contact
(C) to contact
(D) to be contacted

Air transport is not recommended in the period ______ the final month of pregnancy and
seven days subsequent to childbirth.
152. (A) adjoining
(B) extending
(C) prologing
(D) spanning

WATA general regulations recommend that medical authorization to fly be sought:

• As of the 28th week of pregnancy
• If birth is expected within four weeks of the departure date
• If birth is expected to involve any complications

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