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Part 5 + Part 6: finish within 23 minutes
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

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

(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) 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

(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

(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

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