Name:.. 101.

A recent study found that people who have long commutes spend more time on _____ mobile phone. (A) theirs (B) them (C) they (D) their 102. ______ his appointment to the accounting division, Michael Shan was in charge of daily business transactions. (A) Prior to (B) Previous (C) Due to (D) During 103. In March, a special bill was passed with the promise that funds would be paid out ___ to save or create 700,000 jobs by early July. (A) quicken (B) quickening (C) quickly (D) quicker 104. From the inception of the program in 1990, Warranty Insurances Ltd. ______ more than $3 billion dollars with diverse companies. (A) has been invested (B) have invested (C) invested (D) invest 105. Ticket ______ for the new movies next week have been disappointing according to the boxoffice.com website. (A) sale (B) sales (C) sold (D) will be sold
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106. According to terms and conditions, Panta Corporation reserves the ______ to limit quantities ordered and to cancel or reject orders. (A) charges (B) guidelines (C) concerns (D) rights

107. As an affiliate, you can offer your visitors __________ to the excellent values and tremendous selection at Leon.com. (A) approach (B) access (C) alternative (D) attention 108. According to the Chinese senior economists, the world economic recession is expected to last for ______ two years. (A) other (B) another (C) the other (D) each other 109. It is important to realize that insurance will protect you and your family when something ______ unexpectedly in the future. (A) will occur (B) occurs (C) is occurred (D) will be occurred 110. Albe Kitchen is one of the nations leading ______ of wholesale restaurant supply products. (A) distribute (B) distributed (C) distributors (D) distributions

111. The company will cover registration fees, insurance premiums and taxes, while drivers will be ______ for running costs such as fuel. (A) eligible (B) responsible (C) suitable (D) ideal 112. The Employee Survey has now been completed and I want to extend my gratitude to all _____ who took part. (A) anyone (B) those (C) nobody (D) employee 113. Greater traveling and _____ to foreign cultures is expected to increase more foreign brands in the market. (A) exposition (B) reaction (C) exposure (D) dedication 114. Mortgage rates decline slightly this year, with 30 year-fixed-rate loans down ____ 7.92 %, compared with 7.95 % last week. (A) at (B) to (C) from (D) by 115. House prices and rents remain ______ low in the southern are compared to the rest of the country. (A) compete (B) competitive (C) competitively (D) competitor

116. With very few exceptions, all the major towns in the country are ____ on agriculture, livestock and wood. (A) depend (B) dependable (C) dependent (D) dependence 117. Alien Technology is noted in particular for its efficient manufacturing, which is _____ a critical technology for reducing chip costs. (A) considering (B) considered (C) considerable (D) considerate 118. The 5th annual Global Environment convention will ________ concerns about the ongoing damage environment. (A) remark (B) address (C) comment (D) claim 119. Boyf Biotech will be expanding to several locations on the West Coast over the _____ few months. (A) recent (B) near (C) next (D) last 120. Before departure, flight cabin staff must be sure that _____ of the passengers always has his or her seatbelt on. (A) every (B) each (C) all (D) most

121. While many stores provide free shipping for their customers whose orders are over 250 $, we give _____ free delivery regardless of the value of their purchase. (A) us (B) our (C) ours (D) ourselves 122. Developing intricate and detailed instructions for the transition process ____ necessary for a successful merger. (A) is (B) has (C) are (D) have 123. ______ of our customers prefer the early appointments but a few want to meet later in the day. (A) All (B) Most (C) Each (D) Almost 124. Mr. Kims _____ on the better marketing strategies is more reliable than anyone elses. (A) plan (B) plans (C) planed (D) planning 125. IIT English has an excellent reputation for high quality language teaching in _______ and friendly environment. (A) profession (B) professional (C) professionally (D) professions

126. Please check your invoice before you send the payment to make sure your discount is ________ applied. (A) appropriate (B) appropriately (C) appropriateness (D) appropriation

127. SLT courses are designed to help legal ______ become more comfortable when dealing with clients from other countries. (A) profession (B) professional (C) professionals (D) professionally 128. Some of the employees in ATN Soft, Inc. prefer to take an extra week of vacation, while ____ prefer to get holiday bonuses. (A) other (B) another (C) one another (D) others 129. Increasing demands for organic food in northern part of Europe ______ in higher prices last year. (A) results (B) was resulted (C) have resulted (D) resulting 130. The ______ of high school students speaking foreign languages has increased by 24 % since the previous year. (A) majority (B) most (C) number (D) minority

131. All applicants were required to print out the forms they _____ in online. (A) were filled (B) had filled (C) were filling (D) will be filling 132. The CEO of Brown Inc. ______ five executives is meeting with our board of directors this weekend. (A) and (B) almost (C) together with (D) but 133. Our staff at NYC Travel is committed to ______ tours that are educational and economical for students. (A) arrange (B) arrangement (C) arranging (D) arranged 134. Our manager proposed that Mr. Kim _______ the managerial position with much higher pay, he refused to accept it. (A) offer (B) offered (C) be offered (D) was offered 135. Based on the analysis of recent market trends, the stock prices are _____ to fall substantially over the next year. (A) possibly (B) likely (C) available (D) exposed

136. Whether or not this project will succeed is _____ up to the reliability of all team members. (A) entire (B) entirely (C) entirety (D) entireties

137. We need to arrive in Chicago on Friday so that we can have enough time to _____ to the new environment before the meeting on Monday. (A) adjust (B) adhere (C) admit (D) admire 138. Because an extensive knowledge of finance and marketing is needed for the position, an advance degree in business is _________ of all applicants. (A) requirement (B) require (C) required (D) requiring 139. The meeting is very important because there are vital issues we need to discuss ___. (A) detail (B) details (C) detailed (D) in detail 140. Companies must take ______ measures in order to protect its confidential information. (A) signify (B) signifying (C) significant (D) significantly

Question 141-143 refer to the following notice: NOTICE OF UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION Location: Outside the Parker Building, South Courtyard Date: May 9 -12 There ______ construction work in the courtyard directly to the south of the Parker Building starting at 9:00 A.M. on May 9. 141. (A) was (B) being (C) will be (D) has been The construction will close off all entrances on the south side of the Parker Building. Alternate access is _______ on the eastside of the building. 142. (A) available (B) busy (C) crowed (D) remaining The construction is expected to _____ by May 12. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Arlene Maines, operations manager, at 555-1000. 143. (A) confirm (B) complete (C) conclude (D) conduct I look forward to meeting with you. Best wishes

Question 144-146 refer to the following letter: Dear Mr.Castro: It is ______ pleasure to inform you that beginning next month, Chris Spano will be Gibson & Dunns Real Estate representative in your area. 144. (A) your (B) my (C) his (D) her Ms. Spano has been assisting clients in purchasing land and housing in the Bromley area _____ the last seven years. She is very knowledgeable in the field, and we are fortunate to have her in London office. 145. (A) by (B) until (C) with (D) for If you are _______ in buying property, please write to her at cs@gibsondunn.com 146. (A) (B) (C) (D) involved interested surprised concerned

Question 147-149 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 ______ the special rate of $ 63 for one year. If you renew before August 21, you will receive a beautiful hard-bound copy of Nature: Top Scenic Spots Around the World and a pair of binoculars absolutely free. 147. (A) at (B) with (C) for (D) to Also, if you purchase an ______ one-year subscription to the magazine, you will pay just $ 48 for 24 issues. The special low makes News Time Magazine an ideal gift to give during the holiday season. 148. (A) addition (B) additional (C) additionally (D) adding Please be reminded that we will charge your credit card upon receipt of your order. _______, the renewal term will not start until your present subscription is finished. 149. (A) However (B) Therefore (C) Moreover (D) Otherwise

Question 150-152 refer to the following article: The food industry is eagerly awaiting the Food Industry Professionals Conference opening next week. The Oklahoma State University Food and Agriculture Products Center is ______ the 3-day conference. 150. (A) offering (B) hosting (C) attracting (D) marking Approximately 150 food representatives are expected to share their ideas on food safety as well as new technology in food preparation and packaging. The keynote speakers will focus on ______ risks by discussing future trends in effective way of safe food preservation. 151. (A) minimal (B) minimizing (C) minimized (D) minimum Last years conference held a number of workshops on food preparation that were very well attended. _______, early registration is advised as it is expected that this years workshops will also be filled to capacity. You may register by phone at 406755-7599 or online at www.foodconf.org. 152. (A) However (B) Therefore (C) Moreover (D) Otherwise .
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