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The computer manufacturer asked members of the public to respond to a survey about how they use ----computers. (A) their (B) they (C) theirs (D) themselves 102. Tickets to the baseball game can be purchased either over the phone ----- online. (A) but (B) yet (C) and (D) or 103. Ruddy White ------- financial updates for several of newspapers and magazines until his retirement in 2003. (A) writes (B) writing (C) wrote (D) written 104. It is important that every staff member ------- this afternoon's meeting. (A) attend (B) belong (C) commit (D) arrive 105. While Steven is absent from the office next week, he will be checking his work voicemails ------- from home. (A) exactly (B) regularly (C) timely (D) evenly 106. Several extremely strong applicants responded to the memo of career ------ in the marketing department. (A) occurrences (B) occasions (C) actions (D) opportunities 107. The board of directors ------- sometime this month to discuss the new parking deck plans. (A) to convene (B) will convene (C) convening (D) convened 108. The ------- of the wedding planner is to coordinate the entire wedding day festivities in an orderly timely fashion. (A) responsibility (B) responsibly (C) responsible (D) responsibleness 109. Washburn business park is now ------- applications for their new, oversized office spaces that are opening in less than 6 months. (A) advising (B) renovating (C) accepting (D) running 110. Because the air conditioning was cleaned improperly, causing damage, the office manager had to call in a -------. (A) technical (B) technicality (C) technician (D) technology 111. Candidates for the administrative assistant position must have ------ office and secretarial experience. (A) extend (B) extensive (C) extensions (D) extending 112. Air travelers are supposed to call airlines ------- check on arrival and departure times during the winter season. (A) for (B) to (C) so (D) when 113. ------- was the flight delayed for an hour before take-off, but it had to circle the runway for an hour upon arrival. (A) In addition (B) Nevertheless (C) Not only (D) Over and above 114. The foremen were completely ------- to answer the questions from the buildings designer and the CEO of the company. (A) prepared (B) prepare (C) prepares (D) preparation 115. The new fitness gym on Third Street, Fitness Plus, hopes to have its new website open for business ------- the end of the month. (A) of (B) up (C) among (D) by 116. ------- weather is getting hotter, it is important to try to stay cool and hydrated throughout the summer months. (A) However (B) Now that (C) Because of (D) Whatever 117. According to the Sporting News, the Detroit Tigers spent more money ------ any other team in the league. (A) as (B) whether (C) than (D) if 118. When the semester is -------, the professors will hold a seminar about moving into the real world after college. (A) completeness (B) completion (C) complete (D) completely 119. Payment for last month's bill is due immediately and must ------- within 3 business days. (A) to receive (B) receive (C) be received (D) received 120. The assembly lines in Primrose's manufacturing plant use the ------- technology and have helped to increase output by 30 percent over the last three quarters. (A) latest (B) immediate (C) shortest (D) constant

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121. The steel industry in Berlin is experiencing amazing growth ------- the closure of 2 steel plants in northern China. (A) in that (B) as for (C) due to (D) even so 122. Customer service personnel at Goody's Inc. listed proper training and ---------- as the main reason for their constant success. (A) communicate (B) communication (C) communicated (D) communicatively 123. Now that the price of fuel has dropped, international travel has again become -------- for the average person. (A) capable (B) affordable (C) predictable (D) comparable 124. Viewers' response to the latest television episode have been ------- negative. (A) overwhelming (B) overwhelm (C) overwhelmed (D) overwhelmingly 125. In Philmoore Carpet's latest commercials, they have advertised the durability and ------- of their products. (A) confidence (B) responsibility (C) determination (D) reliability 126. ------ staff member interested in competing in the annual five-kilometer race should call Stephen Bryant at his extension 5543. (A) Both (B) Any (C) Few (D) All 127. All employees are required ------- to the rules of the office stated in the employee manual. (A) to adhere (B) adheres (C) adhering (D) have adhered 128. The Miami Paper Products Conference is one of the biggest conferences ever ------- in Florida. (A) stayed (B) referred (C) held (D) went 129. Sales of Sacony Running shoes increased ------- after the company slashed prices by over 30%. (A) accidentally (B) expressively (C) dramatically (D) eagerly 130. The state government gives annual ------- to schools and police stations based on growth and need. (A) division (B) assistance (C) statement (D) association

131. Before agreeing to any changes to the current bylaws, the commissioner ------- reads the proposed bill and has it examined by his advisors. (A) thoroughness (B) thorough (C) thoroughly (D) most thorough 132. School policy ------- any students from having more than 4 guests at one time into their dorm rooms on campus. (A) implies (B) detects (C) pretends (D) discourages 133. ------- all employees are required to work in the office daily, the manager allows work to be done at home for special circumstances. (A) Although (B) On behalf of (C) So that (D) Therefore 134. For safety reasons, only security personnel are ----- into restricted areas. (A) permitted (B) associated (C) decided (D) written 135. Grand Berry Farms controls the development, sale, and ------- of its food products. (A) solution (B) distribution (C) exception (D) repetition 136. Principal Sanders memo has ------- the teachers understand the new cutbacks needed for the next school year. (A) become (B) made (C) brought (D) given 137. Tom Sizemores ------- in team management have made him the ideal candidate for the new position. (A) strengths (B) stronger (C) strengthen (D) strong 138. Coburn Entertainment had to delay the first day of shooting after their initial budget was ------- by the investors. (A) rejected (B) escaped (C) objected (D) exempted 139. After Grant Hill ------- the training for business management, marketing offered him a position in their department. (A) has mastered (B) masters (C) had mastered (D) is mastering 140. Investigation into reasons for last quarters drastic losses should take -------- over all other work. (A) priority

- 2009 01(B) resolve (C) credit (D) standard Part V Questions 141-143 refer to the following e-mail. ============================================== From: chrism@peterbuilt.usm-magazines.com To: cloris@mmtp.usa.net Date: September 24th Re: Subscription Inquiry Dear Mr. Fairfield I'm emailing in response to your message on September 3rd. I am sorry to let you know that the magazine you were interested in subscribing to is no longer available. We have dropped a few magazines from our circulation list this past quarter. However, we will be able to recommend another company that can provide you with the subscription ------- the next month. 141. (A) until (B) between (C) within (D) since If you are interested in this -------, please reply to this e-mail and provide your telephone number. 142. (A) moment (B) author (C) advantage (D) option Peter Built Publishing will ------- you immediately when your order becomes available. 143. (A) notify (B) notice (C) notification (D) note Hope to hear from you again in the future. Regards, Adrian Peterson Customer Service Peter Built Publishing ============================================== Questions 144-146 refer to the following memo. ============================================== To: All Dunder Mifflin Marketing Employees From: Jan Sticks, Senior Project Manager Subject: Dunder Mifflin Executive Training Day This message is for anyone interested in new employee training with the CEO or another executive. The program was designed to give new employees a look at all aspects of the company and to give our senior executives the opportunity to work with employees and keep tabs on daily routines. With this program, we also hope to improve the ------ process. 144. (A) interview (B) recruiting (C) training (D) application

Newly hired employees will be assigned current executives who they will meet for the entire week during their training session so that the trainers can offer advice, instruction, and -------. 145. (A) suggestions (B) suggesting (C) to suggest (D) suggested Executives signing up for the program will be able to offer valuable guidance ------- up-and-coming employees. 146. (A) from (B) to (C) on (D) at Any staff members that are interested in becoming part of a great program please contact me at stevebroom@hr.co. ============================================== Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter. ============================================== Dear, Mr. Camillo My name is Steve Barkowski and I am the chief publisher at the Hampton Review. We are currently writing a piece on hotel management for our next --------, which will focus on the daily routines of hotel managers at high-end hotels throughout the northeast. 147. (A) show (B) investment (C) issue (D) episode We ------- to interview a successful manager such as yourself for the article. 148. (A) would like (B) will like (C) liked (D) have liked If you have the time and are willing to -------- us in the next month, please give me a call at (334) 4535-9978, so we can discuss the details of the interview and set up a proper meeting time. 149. (A) talk to (B) present (C) regulate (D) write for I really look forward to hearing back from you. Sincerely, Steve Barkowski Editor in Chief Hampton Review ==============================================

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Questions 150-152 refer to the following letter. ============================================== Matt Ryan 1608 North Bay Drive, Aniston, Georgia Re: Account no. ending in XX5564 Amount: $144.57 July 3
rd

This is a letter of apology for an error we made toward your Bank of the South checking account. On May 7, we wrongfully debited $144.57 from your account. -------, before we realized our mistake, you were charged for overdrawing your account and you were penalized $39. 150. (A) Therefore (B) Moreover (C) Overall (D) Instead To correct this error, we ------- both charges of $144.57 and $39 to your account. 151. (A) could credit (B) would credit (C) were credited (D) have credited The adjustment will appear on your August statement, which will be mailed at the end of the week. We ------ regret any inconvenience this may have caused. 152. (A) sincerely (B) sincere (C) sincerity (D) most sincere If you any other assistance or have any questions, please call us during regular working hours at 1-888-554-7789 or visit us on the web at BankoftheSouth.com. Best regards, Bank of the South Customer Service Dept. ==============================================

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