V. Directions:

In each question, you will find a word or phrase missing. Four answer choices are given below each sentence. You must choose the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.1.Ms. Harriet contributed greatly towards helping the institute attract funding, increase productivity _______ improve community relations.

a)but

b)and

c)nor

d)also

2.

Wire transfer is still the most preferred ______ of payment in many Korean online retailers because of the increasing concern for credit card fraud.

a)item

b)display

c)sample

d)method

3.

Dr. Maria Chilton told her patient to spend a minimum of thirty minutes _____ every day.

a)exerciser

b)exercise

c)exercising

d)exercised

4.

The response to our new employee seminar was very encouraging ______ the management decided to offer another session next week.

a)that

b)so

c)in case

d)or

5.

The company management has announced its plan to _______ the store's main base of operation from Seoul to Daejun in December.

a)transmit

b)deliver

c) refer d)relocate

6.

Even though we tried to get in touch with the branch manager, ________ remained out of contact for days, raising doubts about his sincerity.

a) him b) he c)himself

d) his

7.

HB Research Center's extraordinary ideas and ______ achievements provided us with interesting topics for further discussions.

a) remark b) remarks c)remarkable

d)remarkably

8.

Mr. Connelly will serve ________ the project's new coordinator for the next three months before taking charge of the entire department.

a)on

b)as

c)of

d)in

9.

The Budget Travel Guide for thrifty student travels focuses _______ on ways to save money while enjoying exotic locations around the country.

a)exclusively

b) exclude c)excluding

d)exclusive

10.

Although working from home allows people to spend more time with their family, it can be difficult unless time is effectively _________.

a) manage b)manageable

c) manager d)managed

11.

Although the crime rate in the city of Tulsa has risen recently, it still remains very low by national ______.

a)lengths

b)degrees

c)standards

d)means

12.

According to a recent survey, many people who applied for the driver's license in the state of Massachusetts found the long waiting time at the Registry _______.

a)exhausted

b)exhaustion

c)exhausting

d)exhaustingly

13.

________ Endo Pharmaceutical's many achievements is the invention of a breakthrough medicine called Vivamax.

a)Except

b) By c)Among

d)Over

14.

Many workers are taking advantage of the language study program which has been designed ______ for company employees.

a) specify b) specific c)specification

d)specifically

15.

Radiologists are well aware that repeated or _______ exposure to x-rays can be harmful to one's health.

a)damaged

b)stretched

c)opened

d)prolonged

16.

In such a fast-changing global market, products once considered as highly advanced can easily become _________.

a)existent

b)realistic

c)purposeful

d)outdated

17.

________ the laboratory technicians all used sophisticated instruments to evaluate the samples, they could not reach the same opinion.

a)Regarding

b)Despite

c)Although

d) Inspite

18.

When the employees were informed about the ______ imposed on their work schedules, they showed strong signs of disapproval.

a)restrictions

b)confirmations

c) manners d) findings

19.

Employees can expect all travel expenses to be covered by the company but entertainment expenses must first be approved by _______ immediate supervisors.

a)their

b)theirs

c)they

d)them

20.

The company plans to purchase back-up generators to prevent the loss of information in case of a power _______.

a)fails

b)failure

c) tofail

d)failed

21.

Many dignitaries and government officials were invited to the eagerly _____ opening of the new center for homeless people.

a)awaited

b)supposed

c)informed

d)instructed

22.

Before the summary was issued, Ms. Townsend _______ responsibilities for any errors found in it.

a)claiming

b)claim

c) willclaim

d)claimed

23.

The 5 acres of land _______ which the city plans to build the new shopping complex were purchased.

a)for

b)from

c)to

d)on

24.

Mr. Montague will contact our office ______ the brochure needs important changes or corrections.

a)prevented from

b) only if c) askingfor

d) allabout

25.

Originally intended for notebook computers, this flash memory card is now widely used in many cellular phones and smart cards because of its ______ to climate changes.

a)resisted

b)resistant

c)resisting

d)resistance

26.

Qualified candidates may apply for the vacant position ______ their religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity or country of origin.

a)regards

b)without regard

c)regarding

d)regardless of

27.

We at Morgan and Associates strive to meet your needs by helping _______ your problems within

48 hours.

a)resolve

b)resume

c)remain

d)retain

28.

_______ some of the oil drilled in the state of Oklahoma is exported to the Far East, most of it is consumed within the country.

a)Because of

b) Both c)While

d) Yet

29.

Department store managers should always keep in mind that the way ______ insignificant details are handled will influence the customer's purchasing decisions.

a) seems b) seem c)seemed

d)seemingly

30.

If the revised text ______ by now, the printers could have distributed the meeting agenda by

regular mail.

a) hadarrived

b)would arrive

c) hadbeen arriving

d)arrived

31.

The lawmakers passed a new resolution that requires all car manufacturers to ______ their vehicles to tougher safety tests.

a)prohibit

b)discard

c)support

d)subject

32.

_____ after resigning as vice president of the Southwest division, Ms. Harriet decided to start her own business with her former colleagues.

a)Soon

b)Late

c)Nearly

d)Almost

33.

Even well-established publishing firms frequently experience an unexpected _______ in publication especially during the busy holiday seasons.

a)delays

b)delayed

c)delaying

d)delay

34.

In order to respond _______ to customer complaints, the company management decided to set up a new team that exclusively deals with complaints over the phone and via email.

a)overtly

b)intensely

c)severely

d)promptly

35.

Having ________ the rest of the chapters, Prof. Bovon invited his students to contribute their ideas for further discussion.

a)covers

b) cover c)covering

d)covered

36.

_______ technical difficulties may occur when installing the new software, in which case you can

use our support hotline for assistance.

a)Much

b)Most of

c) Afew

d) Alittle

37.

The demand for new passenger vehicles is often ______ of the overall consumer sentiment.

a)thoughtful

b)manageable

c)reflective

d) possible

38.

Proposals for the building _______ include a new staff lounge, a fitness facility and a state-ofthe-art daycare center for single mothers.

a)expands

b)expansive

c)expanding

d)expansion

39.

This article compares the originally proposed timetable ______ the actual progress made thus far.

a)which

b) so c)with

d)where

40.

_______ domestic sales to increase in the foreseeable future, the central government should come up with a comprehensive plan to boost the economy.

a)Which

b) For c)When

d) Inaddition to

VI. Directions: Read the texts on the following pages. You will find a word or phrase missing in some of the sentences. Below each of the sentences, four answer choices are given. Select the most appropriate answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS Date: June 2, 2006 ---- select answer ---- Because Despite In addition to Due to a routine water main inspection, water to this building will be shut off on TUESDAY, JUNE 21, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. During the inspection, all water sources in the building - faucets, showers, toilets, etc. will be unusable. To ---- select answer ---- facilitate factor fascinate fasten our inspection, we request that you refrain from attempting to use water sources at the

above time. The first time you use a water source after the shut-off period, do not be ---- select answer ---- alarm alarmed alarming to alarm if water runs brownish for a minute or two. However, it is best to refrain from drinking the water until it runs clear. We regret any inconvenience this shut-off may cause. If you have questions or comments, please call WILSON COUNTY WATER AND POWER at (807) 869-9554.

VII. Directions:Read the texts on the following pages. You will find a word or phrase missing in some of the sentences. Below each of the sentences, four answer choices are given. Select the most appropriate answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

With the fiscal year almost up and all of you busy organizing accounts, we in the planning department are here to - let's be honest - plug our project to you, the budget makers. Our company seems to be in sound financial shape, despite the recession. So we feel that rather than cut back, we need to ---- select answer ---- expanse expand expansion expansive in our sector. We have put out feelers to the Chinese government who intend to put this project up for foreign bids. Mr. Lin-tze in Shanghai has been our liaison official in this regard. I'm sure you all remember him from our ---- select answer ---- success successive successfully successful 2006 installation of our smokestacks in many of the factories in southern China. On his advice, we feel it is possible to do this deal at a budget of around $43 million, half of ---- select answer ---- that which whom what the Chinese government will cover in return for final approval and technology transfers approved by the U.S. government. If you look at the portfolio in front of you, gentlemen and ladies, the figures will speak for themselves.

VIII. Directions:Read the texts on the following pages. You will find a word or phrase missing in some of the sentences. Below each of the sentences, four answer choices are given. Select the most appropriate answer to complete the text.

Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Maturing Account Notice SOUTHEAST BANK 301 Hamilton Ave St. Louis, MO 05674 July 20, 2006 Jeffrey Zeldman 127 First St. Lebanon, MO 05582 RE: CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT We would like to advise you that your Southeast Bank Certificate of Deposit is due to ---- select answer ---- previous mature ready early on AUGUST 19, 2006. Unless you give us other instructions, your account will automatically be renewed into a Maximum Yield Certificate for a term identical to the current term listed ---- select answer ---- across above toward upon . Your new interest rate will be the rate in effect on the day your account matures. If you want to select a different rate and term, please ---- select answer ---- notify issue assure expect us within seven days of the maturity date. Sincerely, Cynthia Rylant Account officer

IX. Directions:Read the texts on the following pages. You will find a word or phrase missing in some of the sentences. Below each of the sentences, four answer choices are given. Select the most appropriate answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

With the success of its franchise in Moscow, McDonald's surely must now be recognized as the undisputed world leader in fast food. Certainly Kentucky Fried Chicken is providing strong competition, especially in Asia, but McDonald's is more than a match for them there, too. Maybe if American business leaders would take a leaf out of these two giants' books and see what works overseas, America would no longer have a trade ---- select answer ---- incentive budget surplus deficit .

By adapting their menu to the local markets they enter, both chains have been successful ---- select answer ---- wherever whenever whatever however they have gone. The only difference seems to be that McDonald's financial muscle at present ---- select answer ---- allow allowing allows to allow it to open more branches more quickly, in efforts to beat the competition, as it did in Russia.

X. Directions:The questions in this part of the test are based on a variety of reading material (for example, announcements, paragraphs, and advertisements). You are to choose the one best answer A, B, C, or D to each question. Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage.

Yellowfield Department Store This certificate can be redeemed at any Yellowfield Department Store for the value of $150. There are over 30 Yellowfield Department Stores nationwide, located in London, Bristol, Leeds, and Glasgow. For more information about stores in your local area and seasonal sales, visit the website at www.yellowfield.co.uk. The certificate was issued on July 14, 2007, and it expires on July 14, 2008. It can be used at any time between these dates, including during seasonal sales and promotional offers. Please note that this certificate cannot be exchanged for cash. Thank you.

1.

What kind of document is this?

a) Adiscount coupon

b) Avoucher

c) A birthcertificate

d) A

receipt

2.

What is the bearer of the document NOT entitled to do?

a)Exchange it at any store location

b) Buyan item valued under $150

c) Tradeit for money

d) Use itduring a seasonal sale

XI. Directions:The questions in this part of the test are based on a variety of reading material (for example, announcements, paragraphs, and advertisements). You are to choose the one best answer A, B, C, or D to each question. Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage.

From: Jared Petrovski, Office Manager To: Dan Vickerman, Administration Assistant Re: Tomorrow's conference preparations Hi Dan, I need you to help me set up the conference room for tomorrow's event. We have to arrange the tables, set up the audio-visual equipment, and prepare the afternoon tea. The conference starts at noon, so you should start helping me at around 9:30 a.m. If it's just the two of us, I guess it will take a couple of hours to get everything done. But if there's anyone else in the administration department who's available to help, please bring them along. I'd like to get as many people involved in the preparations as possible, so that we can be ready by 11 a.m.

Thanks, Jared Petrovski

1.

When is the event scheduled to begin?

a)9:30

b)11:00

c)11:30

d)12:00

2.

What does Mr. Petrovski ask Dan Vickerman to do?

a) Ask otherpeople to volunteer

b) Buy someaudio-visual equipment|

c) Call theadministration manager

d) Bringhandouts along to the room

XII. Directions:The questions in this part of the test are based on a variety of reading material (for example, announcements, paragraphs, and advertisements). You are to choose the one best answer A, B, C, or D to each question. Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage.

SavexFor the best advice on how to invest for your future, call the experts

at Savex Inc. Savex Inc. advisors are experienced professionals with superb credentials and a diverse range of skills. Savex Inc. is a company that you can trust. It is well-respected in the industry and has an excellent reputation among its clients. Just check out the glowing testimonials from previous customers on the website at www.savex.com. Call 555-8730 now for a free consultation with a Savex Inc. advisor. Even if you don't become a client, you can still sign up for the fantastic e-newsletter! The newsletter has all the latest information about stock market trends and emerging markets.1.What is being advertised?

a) Aninsurance policy

b) Aconsulting service

c) A bankloan

d) Aretirement plan

2.

What evidence does the company provide to prove that it is reliable?

a)Recommendations from customers

b) Results froman industry-wide survey

c) A list ofcurrent and previous clients

d) Informationabout its employees' credentials

3.

How can people get free information about investment trends?

a) Bymeeting the advisors

b) Bysending an email

c) Byvisiting the website

d) Bysubscribing to the newsletter

XIII. Directions:The questions in this part of the test are based on a variety of reading material (for example, announcements, paragraphs, and advertisements). You are to choose the one best answer A, B, C, or D to each question. Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage.

Vespa Clothing's Stock Clearance Sale!Spring is almost here, so we're saying good-bye to winter at Vespa Clothing with a massive stock clearance sale. Come down to Vespa Clothing on the comer of Stenson and Valdive. You won't want to miss it! Everything is affordable! Save up to 50% on all women's coats and winter jackets. Accessories like scarves, gloves and hats are also discounted by as much as 30%. And we're offering between 20%- 40% off on all men's winter wear! Sale ends Monday, April 27. Opening hours: Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekends, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

1.

Why is the store holding a sale?

a) To getrid of its winter stock

b) To markits anniversary

c) Tocelebrate the holiday season

d) To clearout its spring collection

2.

By how much is women's outerwear marked down?

a)20 %

b)30 %

c)40 %

d)50 %

XIV. Directions:The questions in this part of the test are based on a variety of reading material (for example, announcements, paragraphs, and advertisements). You are to choose the one best answer A, B, C, or D to each question. Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage.

Cedar International

Date:12/07/2007 Name: Jenny Bordeau Position interested in: Marketing Manager Qualifications: 1995-1998, Bachelor of Business Studies, University of Michigan 2003-20O4, Diploma in Marketing, Chicago Technical Institute WorkExperience: 1993-1999, Junior Intern at Hubble Finance 1999-2003, Executive Assistant at Cornell Inc. 2004-present, Marketing Assistant at James Hay Retail Personal Qualities: I am ahard-working, innovative employee. I have excellent interpersonal skills and extensive experience working with clients in this area. I also have the ability to work well either individually or in a team environment. Any otherinformation: I will need to give one-month's notice at my current job before I can take up a role at your company. * The following question will not affect your application. It is for our own recruitment purposes. Howdid you find out about this vacancy? - Classified newspaper advertisement ( ) - Internet job board ( ) - Cedar International website ( ) - Other ( ) Thank you for providing this important information. A member of the Cedar International will contact you within the next couple of weeks regarding this employment opportunity. If you have any inquiries, please call the department at 555-9078 ext. 221. 1.What kind of document is this?

a) Apersonnel file

b) A jobapplication form

c) Anemployee survey

d) Amarketing report

2.

Where is Ms. Bordeau working now?

a) TheUniversity of Michigan

b)Hubble Finance

c)Cornell Inc.

d) JamesHay Retail

3.

Which of the following does Ms. Bordeau NOT mention as one of her assets?

a)Diligence

b)Teamwork

c)Computer skills

d) Socialskills

4.

What is Ms. Bordeau asked to do next?

a) Call thepersonnel department to inquire about other vacancies

b) Give onemonth's notice at her current job

c) Recruitother potential applicants

d) Wait to becontacted by a representative of the company

XV. Directions:The questions in this part of the test are based on a variety of reading material (for example, announcements, paragraphs, and advertisements). You are to choose the one best answer A, B, C, or D to each question. Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage.

FROM: Guy Kristerson, Chairperson, Board of Directors TO: All board members SUBJECT: Next weeks meeting Hello everyone, Please remember that we have a board meeting next week. We're still working on an agenda for the meeting, and we hope to have it finalized by the end of the week. If there are any issues you would like to raise, email me or the board secretary Quentin Palmer with those details right away. As soon as the agenda is finalized, I will forward you all a copy so that you can begin preparing for the meeting. I will also send you all a copy of the minutes from last month's meeting at the same time. Unfortunately, CEO Gemma Peterson won't be able to brief us next week. I look forward to seeing you all next week, and I'll be in touch again soon. Kind regards, Guy Kristerson

1.

What is the main purpose of this memo?

a) Toremind people about the upcoming meeting

b) Toinform board members of the agenda

c) To letthe recipients know about the cancellation

d) Toexplain the board's latest decision

2.

What will everyone be sent later?

a) Mr.Jacobs' contact details

b) A recordof the previous meeting

c) A copyof the annual report

d)Notification of the venue

3.

Who will NOT be at the meeting next week?

a) GuyKristerson

b)Gemma Peterson

c) FrankJacobs

d)Quentin Palmer

XVI. Directions:The questions in this part of the test are based on a variety of reading material (for example, announcements, paragraphs, and advertisements). You are to choose the one best answer A, B, C, or D to each question. Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage.

Mr. Tim Jenkins, Public Relations Manager Caldwell Hardware Inc. 114 Lipton Avenue Portland, Oregon June 15, 2007 Dear Mr. Jenkins, On behalf of the Portland Soccer League, I would like to invite you to extend the sponsorship contract you have with us. I'm sure you'll agree that it has been a very successful year for soccer in the region, and we couldn't have done it without your support. I hope that your company also got a lot of benefit from the sponsorship deal. Certainly, we feel you got a very good return on your investment as the league got even exposure than we had projected. Crowds at games were bigger than at any time in the league's history, and there was also more coverage of the league in the local media than ever before. Moreover, we anticipate that local interest in the soccer league will continue growing over the next year. Having enjoyed such an excellent working relationship over this past

year, we would love to secure a deal with your company for next season's league as well. I'm sure we can reach an agreement that is mutually beneficial. Please contact me as soon as possible regarding this proposal. Keep in mind that we need to have all major sponsorship deals confirmed by the end of June. Thank you for your consideration. Regards, Ruud Hajenken President of the Portland Soccer League

1.

Why has this letter been written?

a) Toterminate a contract with the company

b) Tosolicit sponsorship for a sports league

c) To inviteMr. Jenkins to a formal function

d) To offerassistance to the local media

2.

What is NOT mentioned about this year's league?

a)Sponsorship money has been increasing annually.

b) Mr.Jenkins' company was a sponsor.

c) Morepeople watched the games.

d) Mediainterest in the competition grew.

3.

According to the letter, what do the administrators expect to increase next year?

a) Investmentfrom key sponsors

b) Interest inthe league

c) Thenumber of soccer clubs

d) Theleague's administration costs

4.

Why should Mr. Jenkins respond quickly?

a) Theleague begins in June.

b) Theseason is nearly over.

c) Thedeal needs to be finalized soon.

d) Themedia is waiting for the result.

XVII. Directions:The questions in this part of the test are based on a variety of reading material (for example, announcements, paragraphs, and advertisements). You are to choose the one best answer A, B, C, or D to each question. Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage.

Mayor Plans to Clean Up Downtown AreaMayor Ellis announced today that there would be a city-wide initiative to clean up the streets in downtown Newark. The move apparently follows recent complaints from many citizens and lobby groups concerned about excessive litter and graffiti in the area. As part of the new plan, the Newark city government will provide additional trash cans in all public areas. Moreover, it will employ up to 50 people full-time to work on keeping the downtown area clean and free of graffiti. These measures will be introduced in conjunction with a public awareness campaign against littering. The new plan is expected to cost the city around $2 million dollars this year alone. In spite of these costs, the mayor believes that the plan will reap much greater benefits in the long term. He suggested that it would help revitalize the downtown area, ensuring that it becomes one of Americans most eco-friendly cities.

1.

What is this article mainly about?

a) Aninitiative to renovate downtown buildings

b) A plan toimprove the city environment

c) A policyto reduce inner-city crime

d) Aproposal to upgrade transportation facilities

2.

What is NOT part of the policy?

a) Anincrease in the number of trash cans

b) Additionalcity employees to clean the area

c) Extrafunding for homeless shelters downtown

d) Anenvironmental publicity campaign

3.

How is the policy expected to be beneficial to the city?

a) It willhelp to make the city's image better.

b) It willattract more cultural

events to the city.

c) It willallow taxpayers to pay less money.

d) It willraise public awareness of innercity poverty.

XVIII. Directions:The questions in this part of the test are based on a variety of reading material (for example, announcements, paragraphs, and advertisements). You are to choose the one best answer A, B, C, or D to each question. Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage.

Carl Li 17 Mungo Place Bankstown Sydney, Australia Dear Mr. Li, Thank you very much for sending in your application for an Emerging Artist Grant last week. I'm pleased to announce that your application has passed our initial screening process. The grant panel will, over the next two days, narrow the candidates down even further into a shortlist of around 10 people. The 10 people chosen on the shortlist will have to come in to the Sydney Arts and Culture Board offices for an interview with our panelists. We will get in touch with you as soon as this shortlist is confirmed. Please do not try to contact us first. Once the shortlist is finalized, there will only be a week or so before the interviews take place. Therefore, we are asking everyone to prepare in advance. Please remember to bring at least two letters of reference, preferably from notable members of the art community. Along with the portfolio you have already sent in and your performance in the interview, these letters arevery important selection criteria. After conducting the interviews, the panel will deliberate. The grants will be awarded by the end of the month.

I'd like to congratulate you on making it this far. The Emerging Artist Grant is an extremely prestigious prize. Past recipients include some of the most internationally acclaimed local artists such as Morris Jones, and only the top few young artists in the region are even considered for the awards. Regards, Isobella De La Cruz Secretary, Sydney Arts and Culture Board

1.

What is the main purpose of the letter?

a) Toinform Mr. Li his application is being considered

b) To rejectMr. Li's request for an Emerging Artist Grant

c) Torecommend that Mr. Li fill in an application form

d) To askMr. Li to come for the job interview in person

2.

When will Mr. Li probably be contacted again?

a) Bythe end of the day

b) Inaround two days

c) Ina week or so

d) Bythe end of the month

3.

According to the letter, what has Mr. Li ready submitted for assessment?

a) Hisdesign proposal

b) Aselection of his work

c) Hisletters of reference

d) Areview of his art

4.

What does Ms. De La Cruz imply about Mr. Li?

a) He isalready quite famous internationally.

b) He hasreceived praise from several local artists.

c) He is oneof the region's most promising young artists.

d) Heprobably will not be considered for the grant.

5.

The word "acclaimed" in paragraph 3, line 2 is closest in meaning to_______

a)distinguished

b) obscure c) assertive d)successive

XIX. Directions:The questions in this part of the test are based on a variety of reading material (for example, announcements, paragraphs, and advertisements). You are to choose the one best answer A, B, C, or D to each question. Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage.

Attention shoppers!Following a routine engineering safety inspection, experts recommended that we ceiling in the Kindle Street parking lot reinforced. As a result, this lot will be closed for renovation from the 13th to the 15th of this month. It will reopen again on the 16th. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.

On the affected days you will need to use either our main parking lot or the nearby Nelson lot. For those of you who don't know, Nelson Street is on the other side of McLean Park, and the public lot is next to Kennedy Sports Center. We have made arrangements with the management at Nelson that will allow us to validate tickets for that lot. Thank you, The Management, Luton Department Store

From: Max Verlaine To: Customer Affairs, Luton Department Store