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101. The unexpected, sharp drop in profits during
the second quarter was a big _______ to the
members of the corporation's executive committee.
(a) disappoints
(b) disappointing
(c) disappointed
(d) disappointment
102. After a thorough review of the _______, Mr.
Turner and I both believe we're going to have to
think about hiring outside the company.
(a) postings
(b) resumes
(c) job listings
(d) seminar
103. The problem is that either the copying machine
is out of toner, or we need to call the service number
for _______ assistance again.
(a) cartridge
(b) scheduled
(c) technical
(d) automatic
104. Last month, we hired a new freelance web
designer to _______ the site; however he hasn't been
able to give much time to our project so far.
(a) outline
(b) close down
(c) update
(d) uplift
105. Since our billing cycle ends on the 22nd, the

statement you received yesterday does not _______
payments made on your account after July 31st.
(a) demonstrate
(b) reflect
(c) prove
(d) examine
106. If new employees have questions about their
medical benefits or _______ plans, please refer them
to Lindsay in Human Resources.
(a) penchant
(b) pensive
(c) pension
(d) penance
107. Although record sales were experienced last
year, the company was _______ to downsize
employees following an unexpected decrease in
orders this year.
(a) enforced
(b) forceful
(c) forcible
(d) forced
108. You should _______ to the client with a polite
letter thanking him for raising these concerns with
us and also assure him the problem will be
addressed.
(a) acknowledge
(b) return
(c) reply
(d) reciprocate
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109. All candidates considering a position within our
Computer Services Department should have
experience in database management _______
computer maintenance.
(a) yet
(b) and
(c) but
(d) because
110. If we can _______ a larger office space,
without a doubt, I think we will see a noticeable
increase in employee satisfaction and productivity.
(a) borrow
(b) donate
(c) lease
(d) receive
111. If we don't _______ the invoice by the end of
the week, please call the company's hotline and ask
if there's a problem with our order.
(a) receive
(b) receipt
(c) receivable
(d) receptive
112. Could you look into renting a _______ hall
with at least a two hundred person seating capacity
for the annual awards ceremony.
(a) banquet
(b) bouquet
(c) buffet
(d) bankrupt
113. I don't think Mr. Pederson was _______ by the

casual explanation Joe offered for the disastrous
mistakes he made in the training manual.
(a) amusing
(b) amusement
(c) amused
(d) amuse
114. As sales manager, Ms. Argento _______
employee productivity, improved staff morale, and
created motivating sales team goals.
(a) has increased
(b) increased
(c) increasing
(d) increase
115. The supervisor says you can research new
software packages, but that does not _______ mean
that she will approve new expenditures.
(a) necessity
(b) necessary
(c) necessities
(d) necessarily
116. Many don't realize that RTC is one of the
twenty-two subdivisions of Adaptek United, one of
the nation's leading _______ companies.
(a) transit
(b) transient
(c) transitive
(d) transitory
117. One new industry development is the use of
micro-financing institutions that _______ lenders to
issue loans through online payment websites.

(a) tolerate
(b) stop
(c) enable
(d) disable
118. There won't be any way to compare the figures
in the market analysis until the information is
_______ in a spreadsheet and we can review it.
(a) checked in
(b) laid out
(c) jotted down
(d) run by
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119. The evaluation forms that you requested should
have been _______ to all the production employees
in your division several weeks ago.
(a) noticed
(b) accepted
(c) included
(d) distributed
120. The owners relied on grassroots marketing to
reach the community and _______ more customers
to the local restaurant.
(a) charm
(b) tempt
(c) attract
(d) persuade
121. Mr. Lewis needs to know as soon as possible
_______ you will be arriving in Philadelphia early in
the morning or later in the afternoon.
(a) where

(b) how
(c) whether
(d) either
122. _______ last year's devastating flooding,
tourism in the well-known areas of Mozambique is
thriving once again, mainly due to aggressive
marketing campaigns.
(a) By
(b) Although
(c) Despite
(d) With
123. Once we sign the merger _______ with
Lovelace Art Supplies, we will be the largest
provider of arts and crafts materials in the city.
(a) understanding
(b) conclusion
(c) agreement
(d) proposition
124. The new chief executive officer's job offer
won't be _______ until all parties have agreed on the
recommendations made by the company board.
(a) finalized
(b) finalist
(c) finally
(d) finals
125. The company just implemented a new policy
that allows in-house accountants to _______
personal checks for our employees but only for
amounts under five hundred dollars.
a) cache

(b) crash
(c) chase
(d) cash
126. At this point and time, I think Thomas Simpson
is the most _______ applicant we interviewed for
the data management position.
(a) qualified
(b) relevant
(c) complete
(d) improved
127. Between 1995 and 1998, the World Finance
Institution _______ over $800 million dollars to
business leaders in developing countries.
(a) accounted
(b) borrowed
(c) lent
(d) used
128. The company over-marketed and then held a
meeting to discuss _______ for increasing
availability of the product.
(a) advertising
(b) solutions
(c) difficulties
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(d) shortcomings
129. If you don't feel better by tomorrow morning, I
_______ that you call your supervisor, stay home
from work and make a doctor's appointment.
(a) consider
(b) suggest

(c) think
(d) believe
130. All of the new hires at the law firm signed a
_______ agreement which clearly states the firm's
protocol and company expectations regarding
privacy.
(a) confident
(b) confidently
(c) confidentiality
(d) confidentially
131. I am sorry to hear that you are having personal
problems, but that is not an _______ for arriving at
work an hour late on a regular basis.
(a) excused
(b) excuses
(c) excusing
(d) excuse
132. The USA Times reported that Seattle's largest
and favorite local cafe chain Coffee Dream was
bought out _______ a national chain last week.
(a) with
(b) by
(c) at
(d) for
133. Sam expressed to me that he doesn't feel that
you have the right to _______ his project when you
haven't even read the literature pertaining to it.
(a) critical
(b) criticized
(c) criticizing

(d) criticize
134. Every employee of the company, with the
_______ of Sarah Young and Jacob Marquez, is
required to attend the safety course on May 1st.
(a) exemption
(b) acceptation
(c) exception
(d) acceptance
135. Before the merchandise is _______ introduced
to the market, it undergoes countless reviews and
safety tests all designed for quality assurance.
(a) never
(b) ever
(c) seldom
(d) rarely
136. I am sorry to report that it is _______ for us to
finish the project by tomorrow's deadline, but we can
certainly have it done by the middle of next week.
(a) imperative
(b) important
(c) impeccable
(d) impossible
137. With the _______ of gasoline rising, companies
are investigating the viability of alternative fuels that
burn cleaner and are renewable as well.
(a) cost
(b) payment
(c) charge
(d) fee
138. When the customer came into the shop this

morning, she started _______ that her new watch
stopped working after only two days of normal wear.
(a) complain
(b) complainer
(c) complaining
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(d) complaint
139. When she found out the company was
increasing its 401k matching contributions, Ms.
Jackson put her entire bonus _______ her 401k
account.
(a) around
(b) into
(c) by
(d) towards
140. Kathy just called and said that the photo editor
at Dollars Magazine asked for the page layouts for
next month's issue _______ tomorrow morning.
(a) with
(b) from
(c) by
(d) on
Questions 141-143 refer to the following letter.
National Travel Agency Association
18th Annual Convention
February 21 - 25, 2007
Cape Town, South Africa
Members of the National Travel Agency Association (NTAA) should mark _______ calendars for the
upcoming annual convention.
141. (a) our

(b) its
(c) their
(d) my
The convention will be held in Cape Town, South Africa to reflect the growing interest in tourism on this
continent. The agenda for the convention is packed with presentations, seminars and working groups
covering a wide variety of topics relevant to travel agency employees. A new session on visa regulations
and an expanded workshop on effective office management _______ to the schedule to help your agency
increase its success.
142. (a) had been added
(b) have been added
(c) has been added
(d) would have been added
Don't miss this exciting convention! Registration fees are $150 for employees of NTAA members, and
$200 for non-members. The registration fee includes all materials and meals. Members who register for
the convention before January 15 will receive a 10% discount. In addition, rooms have been reserved at
the Grand Vista Hotel in Cape Town; ask for the special NTAA discount rate. The _______ way to
complete your registration is to visit our website, www.ntaa.org.
143. (a) more convenient
(b) less convenient
(c) most convenient
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(d) least convenient
Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter.
Jill Meiki
4569 Bellamont Ave
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956)383-5914
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing in response to the advertisement in The Monitor seeking candidates for the Project
Coordinator position. I am _______ interested in this position and would like to formally submit my

resume for your review.
144. (a) hardly
(b) barely
(c) extremely
(d) just
My professional experience and knowledge precisely match the _______ specified in your advertisement.
145. (a) qualifiers
(b) qualifications
(c) quality
(d) qualify
My background includes a wealth of experience in business administration, specifically in
communications and marketing. Plus, my professional experience is supplemented by my academic
background, which includes formal training in Business Management and Communication. I believe I can
contribute a great deal to your organization in terms of dedication and innovation. My drive and
motivation to get the job done in an efficient and professional manner have proven beneficial to my past
_______, and I hope to show you what a true asset I can be.
146. (a) background
(b) business
(c) education
(d) employers
Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter.
BANK GOLD
Your Community Bank
Dear Mr. Oh Dae-Su,
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I am writing to _______ you to the Bank Gold family.
147. (a) receive
(b) welcome
(c) include
(d) accept

We pride ourselves on _______ excellent service for over thirty years, and we are happy to add you to our
growing number of satisfied customers.
148. (a) provided
(b) provide
(c) has provided
(d) having provided
In today's big banking world, we know you have many banks to choose from, and we appreciate your
decision to do business with Bank Gold.
In two to three business days, you _______ receive another mailing from us, which will include your
ATM card and a Quick Review Pamphlet that will outline our services and important numbers for your
reference.
149. (a) will
(b) may
(c) can
(d) would
Questions 150-152 refer to the following letter.
Markslist.com Resists Corporate Buy-Out
Chicago - The creator of Markslist.com, Mark Cavanaugh, met with investors last week in a move that
was predicted by many to put the popular website in the hands of very powerful man: billionaire Reinaldo
Salazar. Salazar proposed a corporate buy-out that would give him ultimate _______ of the website.
150. (a) organization
(b) prediction
(c) control
(d) profits
However, a stipulation was added that would allow Cavanaugh to have some creative control. Cavanaugh
_______ voiced his disapproval against Salazar's motives and stated he would do everything he could to
prevent the takeover.
151. (a) suddenly
(b) sadly
(c) abruptly

(d) reportedly
Still, Cavanaugh has not formally rejected the offer and is not _______ to give his formal response until
the end of the week.
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