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119. Unauthorized persons are ------- fromentering the medical testing facility without anescort.(A) prohibition(B) prohibit(C) prohibited(D) prohibiting

120. Mr. Allen put in a request last week to moveto the Syracuse branch to be ------- to hisdaughter.(A) thankful(B) close(C) regular(D) contained

121. A list of employees ------- are required to

attend tomorrows meeting has been posted onthe staff message board.(A) whose(B) who(C) where(D) when

122. Our firm has just announced two newmarketing positions that we need to ------- by theend of this quarter.(A) fill(B) make(C) create(D) inform

123. Last quarters 18% ------- in revenue has

gotten stockholders very excited about thecoming year.(A) to increase(B) increases(C) increased(D) increase

124. Because of a string of flight cancellationsacross the country, tomorrow morningsshareholders meeting has been ------- until laterin the month.(A) postponed(B) remained(C) taken(D) proceeded

125. Bradley Cooper could be ------- of organizingthis years Christmas party if Mr. Leonard stepsdown.(A) in place(B) in charge(C) leadership(D) management

126. Around September, the inflation rate rose ------- nearly 1.4 percent, its highest level in overfour years.(A) to(B) at(C) on(D) in

127. Human resources is currently writing a -------

guide for the customer service department.(A) detail(B) details(C) detailed(D) detailing

128. The few concerns we had with the launch ofthe Freedom of the Seas cruise ship this fall have------- been resolved, and the ship will launch asplanned.(A) after(B) soon(C) since(D) often

129. Gormans Chocolate has always been acompany that has ------- on using only the purestingredients for its products.

(A) insist(B) insistent(C) insisting(D) insisted

130. The senator will be forced to cancel the townhall meeting due to a ------- with a previouslyplanned event.(A) combination(B) conflict(C) following(D) preservation

131. Any article that is presented to ScienceJournal Monthly must be submitted ------- to the

journal.

(A) expressly(B) expresses(C) expressing(D) expressive

132. Ferber washing machines new twenty year ------- is the longest for any appliance on themarket.(A) warranty(B) supply(C) subscription(D) expiration

133. Once a thorough ------- is complete, theDepartment of Security will report its findings.(A) investigate

(B) investigation(C) investigative(D) investigated

134. Many businesses in the area shut their doorsat 11:00 p.m. but Galways Diner is one of the ------- places that remains open.(A) some(B) most(C) few(D) little

135. Crops were ------- affected by the freezingtemperatures last week resulting in higher pricesfor oranges across the country.(A) strenuously

(B) valuably

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(C) adversely(D) exactly

136. Hinton Electric offers a better overall priceand cheaper connection fees, but Walton CountyElectric Company actually better ------- our needs.(A) suit(B) suits(C) suitably(D) suitable

137. Our quality control officers must ensure thatall of the companys operations ------- with strictgovernment standards.(A) probability(B) comply(C) accumulation(D) rise

138. The CEO for Branthem Inc. will announce the------- merger of Allstate Insurance, the statesbiggest insurance company, at the end of the daytoday.(A) strategies(B) strategically(C) strategize(D) strategic

139. Albright Carpeting has suffered ----- inrevenue over the last 2 quarters because ofcompetition from competing companies.(A) lose(B) lost(C) losses

(D) losing140. Department directors have ------- thefinalization of next years budget so they caneventually start making plans for their individualdepartments.(A) collected(B) selected(C) sponsored(D) anticipated

Questions 141-143 refer to the following memo.To: Shipping DepartmentFrom : Chae-Ho, Min, Shipping DirectorDate : November 11

Subject : Loading docks

This letter is just a reminder to all employees thatstarting on Wednesday, loading dock B will beclosed for renovations until December 15.

During the -------, all deliveries must be re-routedto the south entrance of the warehouse.141.(A) inquire(B) payment(C) appraisal(D) renovation

This ------- any vehicle that is to be loaded orunloaded for the duration of the renovations.142.

(A) was to include(B) to include(C) includes(D) include

The south side loading area is large enough to fitonly one truck at a time so we most likely runinto issues of overtime. All overtime will beapproved automatically during this period. Theproject is being supervised by Thomas Blunt.Please direct any questions or concerns to -------.143.(A) him(B) these(C) them(D) which

Questions 144-146 refer to the following e-mail.To: clooney22@ballintineshipping.comFrom:bpitt77@ballintineshipping.com

Dear Geoffrey

Thanks again for sending me that statisticsanalysis. It has really given us an insight into ------- real estate trends.144.(A) lately(B) now(C) able(D) recent

I will be sure to get the sales team involved and

take advantage of this ------- as a tool to help outthere in the field.145.(A) data(B) funds(C) time(D) offer

There are still a few questions I have concerningjust a few minor things about the report. Wouldyou be able to ------- me later this evening fordinner and a chance to discuss a few things?Thanks again for the work you put into this.146.(A) to meet(B) meet

(C) meeting(D) having met

Brad

Questions 147-149 refer to the following email.To: David Wells [wells707@albrightsupply.com]From: Lisa Bibb [lisb83@mamasitacatering.com]Re: CateringDate: August 10

Dear Mr. Wells

I received your recent inquest about cateringservices. As I understand, you have an event you

need catered coming up on August 26. I -------

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to offer our services to you at the annualSchwartz Building Supply executive conference inDallas. I hope you like Italian food.

147.(A) had been pleased(B) will please(C) would be pleased(D) was pleased

Since the meeting is at dinner time, I would liketo suggest starting with a Greek style salad withfresh Feta cheese, olives, and dried tomatoes.The main course I will serve a ------- of popularItalian dishes such as pasta, lasagnas, and even afew pizzas.148.(A) range(B) creation(C) preference(D) nomination

Side dishes will include mushroom risotto, roastedpotatoes, and garlic bread. Finally, tiramisu wouldbe a ------- ending to a delicious meal.149.(A) satisfied(B) satisfyingly(C) satisfaction(D) satisfying

The meal would cost roughly $35-$45 dollars foreach guest. If you have any other questions youcan call me at 808-555-4939 any time.

SincerelyTom Vizcaino

Questions 150-152 refer to the following article.Cargo Outfitters, one of Americas largest clothingretailer ------- its plan to expand into Europe andpossibly Asia over the next 3-5 years.150.(A) has announced(B) was announced(C) will announce(D) will be announcing

Susan Boyle, a company spokesperson releasedthe news to the press in a release sent outyesterday afternoon. Plans are to open threenew stores in England before adding more aroundEurope every couple of months. How manystores we open in Europe will ------- how well thefirst three stores perform in England.151.(A) depend on(B) due to(C) so that(D) in contrast to

Cargo Outfitters primary ------- is predicted to bearound $25 million.152.(A) delay(B) circulation(C) investment(D) decrease

The company has raised all the money itself andwill not really on an outside investor to provide

funds.01. D/D/A/B/C06. B/C/B/D/B11. D/A/B/D/C16. D/A/C/C/B21. B/A/D/A/B26. A/C/C/D/B31. A/A/B/C/A36. B/B/D/C/D41. D/C/A44. D/A/B47. C/A/D50. A/A/C