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2009년 3월 토익 기출 변형 문제

101. Blank disks are kept ------- the desk next to

105. The Houston International Airport has
decided to offer free shuttle ------- to

the printer station.

and from downtown.
(A) out
(B) from

(A) serve

(C) on

(B) service

(D) to

(C) servings
(D) will serve

102. Ms. Gomez has to hire ------- a chef and an
event planner for the annual company

106. The team leaders are responsible for
ordering safety hats, gloves, vests, and

banquet.

other ------- for their construction crews.
(A) never
(B) both

(A) attributes

(C) either

(B) supplies

(D) whether

(C) members
(D) facilities

103. Our overstock of strawberries is being
given away to ------- room for the incoming

107. After all the proposals are turned in, Mrs.
Hansen ------- the best plan.

shipment of oranges.
(A) make

(A) chose

(B) made

(B) will choose

(C) makes

(C) have chosen

(D) making

(D) was choosing

104. The new Satellite Plus Television by Modern 108. Visitors to the botanical gardens need
Electronics has so many great features that the

to ------- for an audio tour.

------- model is no longer being produced.
(A) express
(A) previous

(B) register

(B) forward

(C) record

(C) away

(D) approve

(D) precise

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2009년 3월 토익 기출 변형 문제

109. Mr. Sanders was recognized yesterday for

113. Staff are asked to print on used paper

his ------- work on the recent expansion into

to ------- waste and decrease supply

the Asian market.

costs.

(A) impress

(A) reduce

(B) impressive

(B) pursue

(C) impressively

(C) fasten

(D) impressed

(D) refrain

110. After two decades of service, IT Experts -------

114. The layout and content teams will work

offers the high quality computer care for which

individually and then join to put ------- ideas

it is known.

together for the book.

(A) still

(A) them

(B) later

(B) they

(C) soon

(C) their

(D) once

(D) themselves

111. As an usher of Greenwich Theater, Candice

115. Mr. Jameson, the vice president of Calwell

has to ------- audiences to their seats prior to

Enterprises, requested a ------- of the

the show.

merger contract for review prior to final
negotiations.

(A) visit
(B) reserve

(A) copy

(C) escort

(B) collection

(D) book

(C) payment

112. Jane Hansen was given a ------- only six
months after she joined the company.
(A) promotes

(B) promotion

(D) fund
116. Putting a coffee shop near the entrance of
the shopping center has been ------successful.

(C) promoting
(D) promoted

(A) moderate
(B) moderately
(C) moderator
(D) moderating

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2009년 3월 토익 기출 변형 문제
117. The chairman of the hiring committee is
selected on a ------- annual basis.

121. Locals of New Orleans frequently say that
their city is too ------- with visitors during the
tourist season.

(A) rotate
(B) rotates

(A) crowd

(C) rotations

(B) crowded

(D) rotating

(C) crowding
(D) crowds

118. The government-sponsored computer classes
aim to help adult learners ------- technological

122. The production director assigned Mrs.
Hamimoto to lead a ------- about

skills.

communication solutions at Friday's
(A) persuade

training seminar.

(B) proceed
(C) remark

(A) goal

(D) develop

(B) group

119. Each of our appliances comes with a user's
DVD to show customers ------- our products
are assembled.

(C) discussion
(D) happening
123. The union leader has been the person who
reached out to a ------- group of workers for

(A) about

the past decade.

(B) how
(C) during

(A) diversity

(D) whom

(B) diverse
120. We have read through your application
documents ------- regret that we are unable to

(C) diversely
(D) diversify

offer you a position at this time.
124. Contact a sales agent if you want to be

(A) then

reimbursed ------- for repairs to your Geo

(B) but

laptop.

(C) while
(D) after

(A) prompt
(B) promptly
(C) promptness
(D) prompts

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2009년 3월 토익 기출 변형 문제
125. Ms. Fields is ------- how best to delegate the
assignments to her project leaders.

129. Global Herbs is a franchised tea house
------- a wide variety of loose-leaf teas in
bulk.

(A) creating
(B) commencing

(A) sell

(C) preserving

(B) selling

(D) determining

(C) sells
(D) sold

126. Because of the necessity of maintaining a
peaceful office -------, staff are asked to not play

130. Fair weather allowed Pacific Air flight 785 to
arrive at its Hawaiian destination -------

audible music.

schedule.
(A) reaction
(B) participation

(A) ahead of

(C) environment

(B) next to

(D) incident

(C) down
(D) aboard

127. Guests must now sign in at the front desk
------- entering the building.

131. An ------- large number of people are using
online travel sites rather than travel agents.

(A) when
(B) with

(A) increase

(C) since

(B) increases

(D) or

(C) increasing
(D) increasingly

128. Sealife Cruises will no longer be offering its
spring Caribbean trip ------- a significant
decrease in traveler interest.

132. Automobile dealers are ------- to export their
products to nations with quickly developing

economies.

(A) though
(B) because

(A) eager

(C) due to

(B) constructive

(D) as of

(C) relative
(D) delicious

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2009년 3월 토익 기출 변형 문제
133. The government gives foreign businesses

137. Halel Architecture was featured in a

interest-free loans, making Quinhong an ideal

magazine this month for its latest

city in ------- to expand internationally.

skyscraper project, which ------- by Mark
Green, the head designer.

(A) what
(B) which

(A) is overseeing

(C) where

(B) was overseen

(D) whose

(C) has overseen
(D) be overseen

134. Investors are ------- predicting substantial
growth for alternative energy companies in the

138. The Pine Forest walking path, which boasts
two waterfalls and ------- climbs for

upcoming years.

advanced hikers, is now open for the spring
season.

(A) accidentally
(B) equally

(C) tightly

(A) heavy

(D) cautiously

(B) steep
(C) forceful

135. Deborah will take her vacation next week -------

(D) strict

wait until the Christmas holiday season as she
had originally planned.

139. When taking late-night business flights, it is
necessary to take ------- steps against sleep
deprivation.

(A) rather than
(B) even though
(C) as long as

(A) prevent

(D) so that

(B) prevents
(C) preventive

136. It is ------- that each sales agent increase their

(D) prevented

monthly sales prior to the annual review by the
head office.

140. The city council is undecided ------- whether
to give permission for the development of

(A) prone

new townhouses.

(B) vital
(C) poised

(A) out of

(D) ready

(B) because of
(C) up to
(D) as to

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2009년 3월 토익 기출 변형 문제

Questions 141-143 refer to the following announcement.
The limited number of seats are still ------- for medical professionals and other individuals interested in
141. (A) available
(B) convenient
(C) independent
(D) empty
attending the August 18 convention on “Medicine and Patient Safety” at the Camden Hotel. Patient
safety is one of the most controversial issues in the world of medicine today so the convention is
expected to attract plenty of media coverage. The event ------- by Dr. Howard Burns, a professor of
142. (A) will officiate
(B) will be officiated
(C) was officiated
(D) was being officiated
internal medicine at the Camden University.
Symposiums for the afternoon session include a discussion of the benefits and dangers of
prescription medication and the ------- of a publication containing several articles on the
143. (A) sequence
(B) series
(C) release
(D) exchange
pharmaceutical industry, drug safety and new technology for surgical treatments.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.conventions.org/patient_safety on a first-come, first-served
basis.

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2009년 3월 토익 기출 변형 문제
Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter.
August 15, 2008

Dear Ms. Grant,
I read with great interest your job advertisement for a graphic designer. I have ------- ten years of
144. (A) even as
(B) onto
(C) across
(D) more than
graphic design experience that includes creating visual representations of ideas -------. In addition to
145. (A) effects
(B) effectively
(C) effective
(D) effecting
my expertise, I have excellent skills in producing printed media, streaming video and animation.
My résumé, which I have enclosed, contains additional information on my education and work
background. I look forward to hearing from you and I am available for an interview on weekdays at your
convenience.
Thank you for your -------.
146. (A) schedule
(B) inquiry
(C) consideration
(D) payment

Sincerely yours,
Emily Smith

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2009년 3월 토익 기출 변형 문제
Questions 147-149 refer to the following memo.
Date: June 28, 2007

To: All staff
From: Dave Ruthann
Subject: Electric power consumption
Please help Computer Consult, Inc. reduce its consumption of electric power.
Due to the rising cost of electricity, the management would like to ask all staff members to turn off
electric appliances in the office when they are not in use. Every room ------- by the last employee to
147. (A) was checked
(B) to be checked
(C) have checked
(D) should be checked
leave the office to make sure that everything has been turned off.
-------, the Maintenance Department is requesting all employees to unplug personal appliances
148. (A) Nevertheless
(B) In addition
(C) Even so
(D) Despite that
(such as battery rechargers) that use electricity. Security devices, central computers and other
------- not designed to be turned off in the evenings should be remain connected to power source.
149. (A) data
(B) procedure
(C) energy
(D) equipment

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2009년 3월 토익 기출 변형 문제
Questions 150-152 refer to the following email.
To: Jill Girard
From: Matt Lambert

Date: November 6, 2008
Subject: Your order
Thank you for getting in touch with us. I ------- Mr. Reyes, the supervisor in charge of packing and
150. (A) will contact
(B) am contacting
(C) contact
(D) have contacted
shipping, to check your order. Mr. Reyes informed me that your package was ------- on November 4, and
151. (A) qualified
(B) certified
(C) processed
(D) evaluated
you will receive it by November 8. If it doesn’t arrive by that date, please e-mail Mr. Reyes and he will
take care of the situation.
We hope you will be ------- with our service and look forward to serving you again in the future.
152. (A) satisfied
(B) familiar
(C) agreed
(D) acquainted

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2008년 9월 토익 기출 변형 문제

101. Ms. Bradshaw informed Mr. Tanner that

105. Market analysts are surprised that Xcell

she would be working for ------- office as

Electric's quarterly ------- have been

an intern over the summer.

steadily increasing by about 4 percent.

(A) he

(A) profit

(B) his

(B) profitable

(C) him

(C) profits

(D) himself

(D) profited

102. The marketing director showed the annual

106. Mattson Tax Agency has been handling

profits distributed ------- between the

our company's annual taxes ------- over

corporate executives and the

30 years.

shareholders to the CEO.
(A) among
(A) equal

(B) since

(B) equally

(C) with

(C) equality

(D) for

(D) equalize
107. Patrick accepted an associate position at
103. Queens Hotel ------- substantial discounts

Harrison & Associates as it offers flexible

to corporations that often lodge their

working hours and ------- health benefits.

employees there.
(A) excels
(A) offers

(B) excellent

(B) buys

(C) excellently

(C) tells

(D) excelled

(D) travels
108. Inspectors visit the area's major
104. Our store is closed this week ------- the security
system is enhanced.

corporations once a year to ensure that
employment procedures are followed
-------.

(A) during
(B) after

(A) absolutely

(C) along

(B) decidedly

(D) while

(C) normally
(D) properly

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2008년 9월 토익 기출 변형 문제
109. A press conference about the sudden

113. As a sales representative, ------- have to

resignation of the financial minister will be

develop your interpersonal communication

------- today at 4 P.M.

skills.

(A) hold

(A) you

(B) held

(B) your

(C) holding

(C) yours

(D) is holding

(D) yourself
114. Your eligibility for the fellowship depends

110. As the number of participants is confirmed
------- the schedule is set, the marketing division
will design a poster for the conference.

on the kind of research you do and the
awards you -------.
(A) possess
(B) possessing

(A) but

(C) had possessed

(B) and

(D) will possess

(C) yet
(D) if

115. The film "Love Lost" is a stunning ------- of

111. Visitors to the laboratory facilities must show
------- a valid driver's license or a personal ID
card to security before entering.

the best-selling novel by Richard Keen.
(A) adapt
(B) adapter

(A) both

(C) adapted

(B) neither

(D) adaptation

(C) whether
116. Every employee is required to attend -------

(D) either

one of the training workshops each month.
112. Going into the city by the expressway takes
------- longer than the local roads because of

(A) so that

heavy traffic.

(B) at least
(C) only if

(A) even

(D) as much

(B) so
(C) too
(D) more

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2008년 9월 토익 기출 변형 문제
117. Mackley's online Business Ethics journal
------- publishes articles by well-known

121. When experiencing technical difficulties, it
is ------- to consult with a trained expert.

social-psychologists.
(A) capable
(A) frequent

(B) interested

(B) frequency

(C) helpful

(C) frequently

(D) usable

(D) frequented
122. The Greydog Bus group has decided to
118. Pure Bliss Inc. is trying innovative marketing

erect advertising billboards along the

------- on its new line of cosmetics.

highways as a way of ------- travelers.

(A) approached

(A) attracts

(B) approaches

(B) attraction

(C) approach

(C) attractive

(D) approaching

(D) attracting

119. Construction of the skyway has ------- been
approved by city officials and will begin next
month.

123. The ------- for taking a holiday includes
filling out a vacation request form.
(A) establishment

(A) highly

(B) measurement

(B) exactly

(C) transaction

(C) soon

(D) procedure

(D) recently
120. Modern Art Studio canceled its outdoor -------

124. When hiring new employees, we only offer

of contemporary photography due to bad

positions to applicants ------- qualifications

weather.

match the company's high standards.

(A) exhibiting

(A) that

(B) exhibition

(B) than

(C) exhibitor

(C) whose

(D) exhibited

(D) which

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2008년 9월 토익 기출 변형 문제
125. We were informed ------- President Forrester

129. ------- the competition, Graystone Juice's

that three new accountants would join the team

leaders stand by the company's

next week.

commitment to environmental
responsibility by producing eco-friendly

(A) at

packaging.

(B) by
(C) until

(A) Before

(D) of

(B) Instead
(C) Unlike

126. Axion Shot is the ------- manufacturer of digital

(D) Contrary

camcorders and cameras in the world.
130. Director Tim Crane is in town attending
(A) leading

multiple gatherings to ------- his most recent

(B) leader

movie.

(C) leads
(D) leadership

(A) emerge
(B) disturb

127. In order to receive a refund for faulty products,
you have to turn in an original receipt and a

(C) promote
(D) pose

------- complaint form.
131. To ensure the assembly workers remain
(A) performed

-------, the supervisor asks them not to chat

(B) completed

during the work hours.

(C) concluded
(D) succeeded

(A) productive
(B) advantageous

128. Obtaining ------- in CPR requires 120 hours of
class time, in addition to a live demonstration

(C) durable
(D) abundant

in front of a teacher.
132. Due to an ------- in need for organic foods,
(A) certification

distributors are racing to make contracts

(B) certificate

with local organic farmers.

(C) certifies
(D) certify

(A) increase
(B) error
(C) effort

(D) intention


2008년 9월 토익 기출 변형 문제
133. Although Ellen has had a remarkable sales

137. It became very ------- that the project

record since being hired, she is ------- to accept

wouldn't be finished on time after the

a management position because of the

planning stage was extended by one month.

increased responsibility.
(A) negligible
(A) hesitance

(B) contingent

(B) hesitant

(C) apparent

(C) hesitated

(D) prerequisite

(D) hesitantly
138. Montgomery Inc. insists that its stock prices
134. Mary White is expected by experts ------- Dan

------- stable despite an unpredictable market

Fraiser as CEO of Washburn Enterprises when

caused by several companies filing for

he retires next year.

bankruptcy.

(A) succession

(A) is remaining

(B) successive

(B) have remained

(C) successor

(C) were remained

(D) to succeed

(D) to remain

135. It is common for trainees to find themselves

139. The manager of the IT Department has -------

------- on their instructors for information, but

payment for the order to LCD monitors for

we encourage self-reliance.

its employees' computers.

(A) depend

(A) reminder

(B) dependence

(B) authorized

(C) dependent

(C) equipped

(D) dependently

(D) stated

136. ------- Michael is on a leave of absence this

140. In politics, it is necessary to offer a clear

month, he might be willing to do some work

------- for new legislation and policies in

from home.

order to convince the public.

(A) Whenever

(A) cooperation

(B) In order that

(B) management

(C) Once

(C) rationale

(D) Even though

(D) revision

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2008년 9월 토익 기출 변형 문제

Questions 141 to 143 refer to the following e-mail.
From: Daniel Doyle
To: Lois Henares
Subject: Our appointment
Date: Wed, 20 Sept 2008
Lois,
I’m sending my apologies for having to ------- our 10:00 appointment for this morning. I was on
141. (A) record
(B) plan
(C) finance
(D) cancel
my way to your office but was suddenly called away to deal with an ------- problem at the factory.
142. (A) average
(B) urgent
(C) instant
(D) complete
I have asked Ms. Blanchard to reschedule our meeting on Friday at 11:00 A.M. Our agenda, as agreed
upon, will be the implementation of a new inventory system. I would appreciate it if you could send
other members scheduled to attend the meeting a summary of the points that ------- in your
143. (A) were covered
(B) will be covered
(C) are covering
(D) to cover
presentation on the new system.
This should facilitate decision-making during our meeting.
I hope you were not inconvenienced by the cancelation of our meeting this morning.
All the best,
Daniel
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2008년 9월 토익 기출 변형 문제
Questions 144 to146 refer to the following advertisement.

For all subscribers to News Time Magazine!
We are offering you a chance to renew your current subscription to News Time Magazine at the special
rate of $63 for one year. If you renew before August 21, you ------- a beautiful hard-bound copy of
144. (A) are receiving
(B) received
(C) will receive
(D) have received
Nature: Top Scenic Spots Around the World and a pair of binoculars absolutely free.
Also, if you purchase an ------- one-year subscription to the magazine, you will pay just $48 for
145. (A) adding
(B) addition
(C) additional
(D) add
24 issues. The special low price makes News Time Magazine an ideal gift to give during the holiday
season. Please be reminded that we will charge your credit card upon receipt of your order. -------, the
146. (A) However
(B) After
(C) Unless
(D) When
renewal term will not start until your present subscription is finished.

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2008년 9월 토익 기출 변형 문제
Questions 147 to 149 refer to the following memo.

To: Engineering Department
From: Peter Manning
Re: Pedestrian Hike and Bike Trail System
Date: Aug. 27, 2008
We are pleased to announce that Callahan Construction Company has won the bid for the pedestrian
hike and bike trail system to be constructed in Towson, Maryland. However, due to a problem with the
timetable, the local government cannot agree to our proposed deadline. As such, we were unable to
receive the ------- we asked for.
147. (A) extension
(B) location
(C) funding
(D) invoice
We now have to finish the hike and trail system one month earlier than the project completion date we
planned for. In light of this development, we are asking all engineers to give attention only to toppriority projects ------- this one.
148. (A) instead of
(B) more than
(C) such as
(D) as for
We will be holding our initial meeting on Thursday at 10:00 A.M. It is important for us to finalize our
strategies to meet the new deadline. Let us use this time for ------- a new plan for the project.
149. (A) to discuss
(B) discuss
(C) having discussed
(D) discussing

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2008년 9월 토익 기출 변형 문제
Questions 150 to 152 refer to the following letter.

July 19, 2008
GERALD PEMBERTON
5725 Delphi Drive
Troy, Michigan 48098-2815 USA
Dear Mr. Pemberton,
We would like to thank you for booking exhibit space at the annual Electronics World Convention in
Saginaw, Michigan. We anticipate more than 10,000 electronics enthusiasts to attend this year, so you
can be ------- that the convention will be an ideal place to display your products.
150. (A) assuredly
(B) assure
(C) assuring
(D) assured
To make sure that your exhibit will be ready on the first day, we are enclosing instructions for setting
up your booth. Along with your requested space, a table and one chair are included with the price of
your booth. Other equipment and services such as an Internet connection are available for an ------151. (A) original
(B) extra
(C) eligible
(D) authentic
fee. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.electronicsworld.com/convention.
To simplify preparation, an events coordinator ------- available to provide support during the
152. (A) was
(B) has been
(C) will be
(D) will have been
booth set-up period. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at the
contact numbers or e-mail address listed on our Web site.
Sincerely yours,
JILL COLTRAINE
PRESIDENT
Electronics World Associates

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2008년 9월 토익 기출 변형 문제

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1. Workers should ------- their immediate
supervisors if they anticipate arriving late
at work.
(A) notify
(B) announce
(C) forward
(D) arrange

7. The company's administrative and
------- reforms kept the company from
going bankrupt during the recession.
(A) manager
(B) will manage
(C) managerial
(D) managed

2. The Secretary's ------- remarks had an

immediate impact on his audience.
(A) final
(B) finally
(C) finalize
(D) finalizing

8. The equipment had to be sent back to
the manufacturer because it was damaged
------- repair.
(A) without
(B) beyond
(C) over
(D) against

3.
An
international
shipping
system ------- as a way to
accidents at sea.
(A) considers
(B) are considering
(C) is being considered
(D) has considered

control
reduce

4. After fifteen years of dedicated ------to the company, Ms. Melissa will be
retiring at the end of this month.

(A) opportunity
(B) service
(C) occupation
(D) celebration
5. If there is any money ------- in the
budget, we need to modernize our
company's present system of international
communications.
(A) remain
(B) remained
(C) remaining
(D) remains
6. Since Ms. Cordell had extensive ------experience in sales, she was chosen to
lead the merger preparation team.
(A) prior
(B) outgoing
(C) regardless
(D) limiting

9. Even though the start was delayed by
the inclement weather, the project was
completed as ------- scheduled.
(A) originality
(B) original
(C) originally
(D) origins
10. The new book about marketing
strategies is ready for publication ------the minor corrections in the book design.
(A) except that
(B) wide of

(C) aside from
(D) prior
11. Internal communications are expected
to improve once the new telephone
system -------.
(A) is installed
(B) installed
(C) was installed
(D) will be installed
12. Since a new chef was hired in
February, Creamy Ice-cream has seen
------- increases in sales.
(A) dramatically
(B) drama
(C) dramatic
(D) dramatize


13. In order to increase productivity, we
need to significantly improve our ------- of
production.
(A) methods
(B) sales
(C) calculation
(D) relation

20. Many think that trading stocks ------an excellent way for investors to make
profits.
(A) being
(B) is

(C) are
(D) have been

14. From now on, the company cafeteria
will be closing at 10 pm unless ------stated.
(A) besides
(B) afterwards
(C) also
(D) otherwise

21. ------- a drop in demand for
passenger vehicles, Diesel Motors had to
cut back on production.
(A) In fact
(B) Due to
(C) When
(D) Except for

15. The result of our research team's
survey proved ------- that consumers
purchase more expensive cars in times of
prosperity.
(A) conclusive
(B) conclusion
(C) conclusively
(D) concluded

22. Soon after announcing his retirement,
Mrs. Vinho will be honored for her
numerous ------- achievements.

(A) profession
(B) professions
(C) professional
(D) professionally

16. With many customers waiting for
more affordable computers, Simon Tech.
is ------- to release its latest model.
(A) hopeful
(B) about
(C) possible
(D) longing
17. The company plans to cut its
operating costs by closing two plants and
encouraging workers to take early -------.
(A) retire
(B) retiring
(C) retired
(D) retirement
18.
As
a
------of
the
recent
reorganization
of
the company, the
management anticipates an improvement
in operating income.

(A) variety
(B) search
(C) result
(D) condition
19. Since the news that coffee can be
very
harmful
to
one's
health
was
broadcast, the consumption of coffee has
dropped to a much ------- level than in
years past.
(A) less
(B) few
(C) little
(D) lower

23. Thanks to the back-up generators
which were ------- installed, we could
keep the plant operational during the
power outage.
(A) brightly
(B) accidentally
(C) recently
(D) presumably
24. The renowned chef , who worked in
Japan more than three years, prepared
the raw fish that ------- at dinner.

(A) serving
(B) are served
(C) have served
(D) was served
25. Please be noted that any purchased
items which have a market value of over
300 dollars are ------- to a 15% duty
charge.
(A) willing
(B) subject
(C) original
(D) regretful
26. In order to deal with our new
investment portfolios, we need to acquire
------- computer systems.
(A) advanced
(B) advances
(C) to advance
(D) advancement


27. Profits have decreased sharply over
the past year, which ------- that West
River Foods Co. should find better ways
to improve productivity.
(A) depends
(B) specializes
(C) demonstrates
(D) charges
28. Even though Mrs. Russo one of the

top technicians of Define Co , retired last
month, the management still has not
found anyone ------- her.
(A) replaced
(B) to replace
(C) will replace
(D) replaces
29. Only those certified nursing -------who can work at least three years
overseas can apply for the open position.
(A) attendant
(B) attendance
(C) attending
(D) attendants
30. Although we ------- need audio
technicians in the recording studio, our
current budget does not allow us to hire
any.
(A) besides
(B) still
(C) previously
(D) finally
31. Mr. Aoki resigned ------- his position
as communications manager for Western
Europe since his health condition had
suddenly deteriorated.
(A) as
(B) to
(C) in
(D) from
32. Based on the information we ------from distributors and customers, we are

planning to relocate our headquarters.
(A) are received
(B) receives
(C) have received
(D) receiving
33. Even though the manager ------- the
need for increased staff, he could do
nothing to improve the situation.
(A) gains
(B) returns
(C) recognizes
(D) enters

34. If you do not make a payment by the
due date, a service ------- of two percent
will be added.
(A) charge
(B) charged
(C) will be charged
(D) charges
35. The top interior designer of Coco
Beauty worked as ------- at various
fashion magazine companies.
(A) illustrate
(B) illustration
(C) illustrator
(D) illustrations
36. Dr. Zumer, a ------- writer for the
magazine Cook and Joy, has been working
as a chef of the Summit Hotel.

(A) contributing
(B) depending
(C) respective
(D) signifying
37. Our new cooling system is of high
quality and ------- to all aspects of the
building code.
(A) regards
(B) expects
(C) manages
(D) conforms
38. ------- he discovered the cause of the
engine problem, the airline mechanic
worked through the night to correct it.
(A) Then
(B) And so
(C) After
(D) Until
39. Even though they cost much more
than others, flowers still ------- the most
popular items for decoration in the
reception area.
(A) select
(B) remain
(C) acknowledge
(D) accept
40. You can take advantage of the special
offer should you decide to join Marcia
Dance program ------- the month of April.
(A) at

(B) on
(C) during
(D) above


Questions 141-143 refer to the following fax.
From : Max Stein <>
To : All employees
Re : Newly developed e-mail guidelines
Last week I met several times ------- Sonya Bell,
141. (A) about
(B) among
(C) to
(D) with
Director of Human Resources, to discuss the results of the recent professional
development workshops held throughout the firm. We especially talked about the
widespread dissatisfaction among our employees that they are spending excessive
time and energy on reading answering e-mail each day. -------,
142. (A) As a result
(B) However
(C) In addition
(D) While
my staff has put together a ------- of suggestions to improve this situation.
143. (A) total
(B) series
(C) word
(D) piece
We have enclosed a document which lists those suggestions. Please read them
carefully and tell us what you think.

Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter.
To : Will Grace <>
From : Victoria Cook <>
cc : Bob Davenport <>
Subject : Excessive absences?
Date : October 12 14:20 GMT
Will,
I received a ------- e-mail from your supervisor,
144. (A) surprise
(B) surprised
(C) surprising
(D) surprises


Bob Davenport, informing me that you ------- a number of unexcused absences
145. (A) will have
(B) to have
(C) have had
(D) will have had
in the last couple of months. According to his report, you were absent on August 18
and 19, in addition to yesterday. And you've been late for work every Monday, too.
When you worked directly under me until I was promoted to my current position, my
------- of you was always very positive.
146. (A) work
(B) attitude
(C) impression
(D) search
I'd like to get to the bottom of this. If you'd like to talk, my door is always open.
Victoria

Questions 147-149 refer to the following announcement
Direct Deposit
Investors who want to automatically deposit funds into their accounts on a weekly
monthly, or quarterly basis can now sign up for the Eurotrade direct deposit service.
You can transfer funds from ------- any European Union bank, brokerage hours,
147. (A) near
(B) nearer
(C) nearest
(D) nearly
or credit union to your Eurotrade account. To take advantage of this innovative -------,
148. (A) idea
(B) feature
(C) group
(D) building
print out, fill in, and mail to us a copy of the direct deposit application form posted
on our web site. You may ------- call Client Services at 1-800-3256 to request
application forms.

149. (A) also
(B) often
(C) ever
(C) before