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101. American businesses rely on just-in-time
delivery of inventory and components to improve
_____, reduce lead times, and trim costs.
(a) efficient
(b) efficiency
(c) efficiently
(d) be efficient
102. The course will be broken into six modules,
each of which stands alone as an instructional
_____.
(a) quiz
(b) unit
(c) school
(d) teacher
103. Philanthropists Henry and Elsie Wellman today
will announce a $20 million _____ to Scripp’s
Cancer Institute, to provide seed money for
promising new cancer research projects.
(a) donate
(b) donated
(c) donation
(d) donating
104. Attoyot Industries is _____ for creating more
than 190,000 jobs in the past two years, making it
the state’s largest nongovernment employer.
(a) hiring
(b) planning
(c) dependable
(d) responsible

105. Proper pricing, accurate quotations, choosing
the terms of the sale, and selecting the payment
method are critical _____ in selling a product or
service overseas.
(a) costs
(b) credits
(c) elements
(d) problems
106. Paul Hamilton _____ after 11 seasons as head
coach of the Elmhurst football team to focus on his
responsibilities as the school’s athletic director.
(a) worked out
(b) named after
(c) turned over
(d) stepped down
107. Citizens Electronics Corp. needs to downsize,
to bring it more in line with its shrinking market
_____.
(a) link
(b) plug
(c) share
(d) outlet
108. The report concluded by recommending that a
business _____ be hired to help things run more
smoothly.
(a) manager
(b) meeting
(c) strategy
(d) schedule
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109. It _____ four craftsmen about 30 hours to build,
pholster, and finish an authentic Brunton black and
cherry dining room chair.
(a) takes
(b) times
(c) keeps
(d) holds
110. Most scientists doubt Dr. Richards’ claim to
_____ signs of microscopic life on Mars.
(a) find
(b) finding
(c) are found
(d) having found
111. The Hostetler-Graz _____ of Muchen
Automotive released the first official photos of its
new N-class sedan.
(a) engine
(b) feature
(c) vehicle
(d) division
112. An earthquake struck about 120 miles off
Northern California early Sunday, near _____ a
larger earthquake occurred last week.
(a) how
(b) that
(c) when
(d) where
113. After loading the worksheet, review it to make
sure the correct _____ has been loaded into the input
cells.

(a) data
(b) addition
(c) computer
(d) software
114. All hotel suites _____ high-speed Internet
access, complimentary breakfast, beverages, and
free laundry and valet services.
(a) charge
(b) travel
(c) include
(d) reserve
115. High school students should be offered extra
_____ in courses that are required to prepare them
for college.
(a) assistance
(b) graduation
(c) scholarship
(d) registration
116. Communicating with color is a proven way to
improve the response you get from print materials
_____ direct-mail and meeting handouts.
(a) as to
(b) as for
(c) such as
(d) to such
117. Hydrochloric acid is always _____ in the
stomach and is a crucial element for proper
digestion.
(a) basic
(b) present

(c) various
(d) allowed
118. If your apartment needs _____, contact the
office during normal business hours to arrange for a
service call.
(a) rent
(b) key
(c) repairs
(d) roommates
119. MGK Research provides research and advice
for executives, helping them to improve
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performance and _____ costs with the aid of
technology.
(a) reduce
(b) reduces
(c) reducing
(d) reduction
120. Margaret Hanzlik received her B.A. degree in
English Literature _____ the University of
Columbus in 2001.
(a) by
(b) on
(c) from
(d) while
121. In 1962, there were an estimated 10,000
computers in the world, and although they were
_____ by today’s standards, each cost hundreds of
thousands of dollars.
(a) priced

(b) primitive
(c) expensive
(d) programmed
122. A two-tablespoon _____ of peanut butter
contains 12.2 grams of unsaturated fat and no
cholesterol.
(a) piece
(b) glass
(c) serving
(d) measuring
123. Tamara Johnson’s hand-designed bowls, cups,
and plates have become a commercial _____ locally,
and she now plans to sell her wares on the Internet.
(a) craft
(b) store
(c) success
(d) television
124. In certain industries, rapidly fluctuating _____
can create the twin problems of excess inventory and
inventory shortages.
(a) charge
(b) demand
(c) request
(d) estimate
125. From the start, Wilbur’s poetry was
characterized by a formal and refined _____ that he
helped make popular.
(a) book
(b) word
(c) style

(d) letter
126. Once your registration has been approved, your
membership will remain effective until the _____
January.
(a) end
(b) after
(c) following
(d) beginning
127. The company hired a consulting _____ to help
with introducing the new product to the Boston area.
(a) firm
(b) guest
(c) program
(d) traveler
128. All first-year master’s degree students at the
Daniels Institute are required to take an introductory
oceanography course, _____ of their previous aca-
demic background.
(a) anyway
(b) despite
(c) regardless
(d) nevertheless
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129. The survey concluded that the two-day
convention provided the city with a total estimated
economic _____ of $8.5 million.
(a) product
(b) benefit
(c) weekend
(d) condition

130. Our products are warranted to be free of _____
in materials and workmanship.
(a) goods
(b) metals
(c) designs
(d) defects
131. Many theorists contend that constructivism
represents a viable model for explaining how
mathematics _____.
(a) learn
(b) is learned
(c) are learned
(d) is to learn
132. According to studio estimates issued on
Sunday, the new adventure film has earned $71.1
million across the United States and Canada _____
opening on Wednesday.
(a) once
(b) since
(c) during
(d) because
133. When Diablo, Inc. took over its former partner
last month, it demonstrated an _____ of the growing
importance of retail applications.
(a) understand
(b) understood
(c) understands
(d) understanding
134. Southern Star Energy currently _____ more
than 130 oil wells in Texas and Oklahoma.

(a) operates
(b) operating
(c) operations
(d) has operated
135. The industrial revolution was driven by
profound social _____, as Europe moved from a
primarily agricultural and rural economy to a
capitalist and urban economy.
(a) ages
(b) roots
(c) changes
(d) periods
136. Most airlines offer discounts for travelers
making _____ through their Web- sites.
(a) travel
(b) luggage
(c) airports
(d) reservations
137. If the computer is not installed and used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it
may cause _____ with radio and television
reception.
(a) appliance
(b) equipment
(c) reception
(d) interference
138. Heat-related problems are more likely to occur
among workers who have not been given time _____
to working in the heat.
(a) adjusted

(b) to adjust
(c) adjustment
(d) are adjusting
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139. Economic growth in many countries will be
_____ until Chinese demand for Asian goods picks
up.
(a) sent off
(b) held back
(c) taken down
(d) checked out
140. We are located _____ 1075 Bellevue Way, just
north of Bellevue Square Mall in Belgate Plaza.
(a) at
(b) of
(c) to
(d) with
Questions 141-144 refer to the following letter.
It is never too _____ to start thinking about your child’s or your grandchild’s education.
141. (a) early
(b) short
(c) quick
(d) young
At Resident Investment Services, our Financial Consultants are ready to help you get started as _____ as
you want.
142. (a) ever
(b) soon
(c) always
(d) usually
Whether it’s a 529 College Savings Plan, an UGMA/UTMA Custodial Account, or simply a Mutual

Fund, we have the _____ to help you find the option that’s right for you.
143. (a) profit
(b) savings
(c) beginning
(d) expertise
So stop by any one of our branches or give us a call. Our Financial Consultants are ready _____ you
through all your college planning needs, one step at a time.
144. (a) to walk
(b) walking
(c) for walking
(d) to have walked
Questions 145-148 refer to the following letter.
Oil prices may fall next year as output rises, analysts said in a recent _____.
145. (a) gain
(b) total
(c) yield
(d) survey
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The increase in prices has encouraged producers to _____ in new equipment and develop new fields.
146. (a) use
(b) labor
(c) invest
(d) pursue
Analysts expect that crude oil traded in London will average $52.30 _____ barrel in the third quarter.
147. (a) for
(b) per
(c) via
(d) over
Respondents expect crude to average $50.50 this year and $46.50 next year. London crude futures
touched $60.26 a barrel today, the highest since the contract was _____ in 1988.

148. (a) drilled
(b) entered
(c) consumed
(d) introduced
Questions 149-152 refer to the following letter.
Water and electricity are a dangerous _____,
149. (a) mix
(b) set
(c) sum
(d) tie
which is why there are so many regulations governing such matters as the use of electrical _____, voltage
limits, and types of electrical outlet permitted in wet areas.
150. (a) methods
(b) contracts
(c) economies
(d) appliances
However, regulations vary greatly between countries, from the types of switches and outlets allowed
_____ the room, to the _____ needed before someone can tackle electrical work in bathrooms.
151. (a) in
(b) into
(c) onto
(d) after
However, regulations vary greatly between countries, from the types of switches and outlets allowed
_____ the room, to the _____ needed before someone can tackle electrical work in bathrooms.
152. (a) exchanges
(b) governments
(c) qualifications
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(d) administrations
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Stopped Cold Above Mars
The recent solar activity has claimed a far-off victim: a radiation meter aboard the Mars Argo spacecraft.
The instrument stopped working in late October, government officials said last week, after being
bombarded by radiation from a particularly intense solar storm.
The meter, which had worked well in the two years that Argo has been orbiting Mars, was used in part to
determine the potential radiation risk to future human explorers. Mission engineers have tried to get the
meter working again but have not succeeded. They say they will keep trying in the coming weeks.
155. What does the report say was damaged on
the Mars Argo spacecraft?
(a) A meter

(b) A telescope
(c) A solar panel
(d) A solar cell
156. Which of the following is true about the
Mars Argo spacecraft?
(a) It had problems two weeks earlier.
(b) It was built by American engineers.
(c) It has been orbiting Mars for two years.
(d) It is scheduled to land on Mars’ surface.
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To: All Staff
From: Kathy White
Date: July 25, 20—
Re: Back-up for Power Outages/Major Systems Failure
In the wake of last week’s major blackout, many people have been asking about our campus’s electrical
backup systems.
In the event of disruption of normal AC power at any node, Telephone Services maintains back-up
batteries that can power the system. We also maintain a set of back-up telephone lines and a complement
of spare equipment. The Veterinary School is equipped with back-up generators. If the power goes out,
the generators will cycle on and restore power to the system.
During normal office hours, University Maintenance will respond directly to a power failure. After
hours, the school will contact the local electrical company.
157. According to the memorandum, when did
the most recent power failure occur?
(a) One day earlier
(b) One week earlier
(c) Two weeks earlier
(d) One month earlier
158. Which part of the campus has back-up
generators?

(a) The Cafeteria
(b) The Plant Nursery
(c) The Medical School
(d) The Veterinary School.
159. Who will handle power failures at the
university after normal working hours?
(a) The Police
(b) The Fire Department
(c) The local electrical company
(d) The University Maintenance Department
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