101. Author Ken Yabukki
wrote a magazine article based on _____ recent visit to Iceland.
(A) he (B) his (C) him (D) himself
102. To _____ the Adele’s
Apparel store that is nearest to you, select your state or country from the
pull-down menu.
(A) afford (B) create (C) locate (D) provide
103. The ink cartridge is
designed for the SZ2000 laser printer _____ should not be used with any other
model.
(A) while (B) and (C) or (D) also
104. Lonan Imports will
work _____ with any distributor to fulfill a customer request.
(A) directly (B) directs (C) directed (D) directness
105. Products made by Izmir
Vitamins are designed to promote _____ and well-being.
(A) health (B) healthy (C) healthful (D) healthfully
106. _____ graduating from
Laccord University, Jing Xiong worked for Osiris Financial Service.
(A) During (B) After (C) Next (D) Above
107. Gyeong Designs
recently changed its marketing strategy to target hotel and restaurant _____.
(A) to own (B) owned (C) owners (D) own
108. Ulrich Electronics
will provide free _____ of any entertainment system purchased by June 30.
(A) assistance (B) contract (C) market (D)
installation
109. Jane Turngate was
elected chairperson of the board of directors at Stellmann Corporation by a _____ margin.
(A) narrow (B) narrows (C) narrowly (D) narrowness
110. The Keenview
television is _____ selling well, even though the advertising campaign just
started.
(A) already (B) often (C) once (D) previously
111. Today, Wichner
Industries announced that it _____ opening an office in Kuala Lumpur to
coordinate its overseas operations.
(A) be (B) will be (C) is being (D) been
112. This is a _____ to
renew your Chamber of Business membership, which expires on August 30.
(A) purpose (B) conclusion (C) question (D) reminder
113. Grove Canoes’ prices
may _____ vary depending on changes in the cost of raw materials.
(A) occasion (B) occasions (C) occasional (D) occasionally
114. The Estes Museum
explores the life and work of artist Mariella Estes and is located just _____ of
Valparaiso, Chile.
(A) outside (B) through (C) next (D) beyond
115. A 20 percent increase
in revenue makes this the _____ year yet for the Sorvine Hotel Group.
(A) more
profitable (B) most profitable (C) profiting (D)
profitably
116. The information you
provide on this questionnaire is strictly _____ and will not be shared with any
other vendors.
(A) potential (B) concentrated (C) dedicated (D) confidential
117. Remove all items from
your desk in preparation for the office reorganization, but do not attempt to
move heavy furniture by _____.
(A) yourself (B) yours (C) your (D) you
118. Dhyana Home
Improvement routinely offers discounts to local nonprofit organizations that
are _____ new buildings.
(A) addressing (B) constructing (C) investing (D) centering
119. By the time Ms. Okada
_____ in Incheon for the sales meeting, she had already completed preliminary
negotiations by telephone.
(A) arrives (B) arrived (C) has arrived (D) will arrive
120. _____ the terms of the
contract, Mulz Janitorial Service will clean all offices in the Lundquist
Building daily.
(A) As long as (B) Because (C) According to (D)
In order that
121. At Hemdom Beds, our
goal is to design _____ furniture while maintaining comfort and function.
(A) innovatively (B) innovations (C) innovates (D)
innovative
122. Despite several
setbacks, the restoration of the Pratt Theater will be completed _____ of
schedule.
(A) soon (B) front (C) early (D) ahead
123. The visiting diplomat
spoke only _____ at the international conference before returning to
Johannesburg.
(A) constantly (B) frequently (C) usually (D) briefly
124. The Moore Landmark
Society has asked that city council members _____ the demolition of the
historic library.
(A) reconsider (B) to reconsider (C) reconsidering (D) reconsidered
125. As stated in the
company guidelines, sales agents receive _____ for time spent traveling to meet
with clients.
(A) automation (B) interruption (C) compensation (D) distribution
126. The well-known legal
firm of Peterson, Wong, and Lundgren, Inc., is _____ referred to as PWL.
(A) common (B) commonness (C) commonly (D) commonality
127. Restaurant critic
Pierre Dunn remarked that the food served at Druss’ Kitchen has never been
anything _____ superb.
(A) given (B) but (C) against (D) by
128. Based on the _____
number of advance ticket sales, we expect to see record attendance levels at
this year’s festival in Donegal.
(A) overwhelm (B) overwhelms (C) overwhelming (D) overwhelmingly
129. Sassen Motors’ newest
car features a stylish dashboard design and a _____ interior.
(A) widespread (B) plenty (C) prevalent (D)
spacious
130. Civil engineer Lorenzo
Raspallo _____ as the guest speaker at the fifth annual Bridge Conservation
Colloquium next month.
(A) to confirm (B) to be confirmed (C) has been confirmed (D) having been confirmed
131. Dr. Chan’s
groundbreaking research on hospital services has effectively redefined the
basic _____ of patient care.
(A) conceptualize (B) conceptually (C) concept (D)
conceptual
132. The environmental
protection plans submitted to the council were developed by various
organizations working _____ of each other.
(A) closely (B) collaboratively (C) primarily (D) independently
133. Ms. Yao’s final
performance marks _____ only the end of an extraordinary career, but also her
twentieth anniversary with the Rebelo Dance Company.
(A) not (B) none (C) neither (D) nothing
134. Only candidates with
extensive leadership experience will be considered for the _____ position to
the president.
(A) responsible (B) advisory (C) elementary (D)
apparent
135. Tallis Engineering is
awaiting _____ that its new water tank designs meet legal specifications.
(A) verify (B) verifies (C) verified (D) verification
136. Glasstown’s mayor,
Edward Raston, will _____ at the opening ceremony for the new Compton Bridge on
May 18.
(A) encounter (B) officiate (C) generate (D) experience
137. _____ interested in
purchasing group tickets for a Clovett Theater production should contact Miriam
Miller.
(A) Whoever (B) Another (C) Anyone (D) Either
138. The unseasonably cold
weather has _____ affected the availability of some fruits and vegetables in
local supermarkets.
(A) adversely (B) faithfully (C) consciously (D) accurately
139. Rigon Communications,
a leading telephone service provider, is _____ the most notable businesses
featured in this month’s edition of Best
Enterprises.
(A) especially (B) primarily (C) among (D) considered
140. Great _____ in tourism
levels have had a significant impact on the success of Darling Beach’s small
businesses.
(A) fluctuations (B) perceptions (C) narrations (D) obligations
Questions
141-143 refer to the following letter.
Cosar Jimenez
11 Greenway
Court, Apt. 4G
Franklin, WI
53133
Dear Mr.
Jimenez,
Your
supervisor and _141_ have reviewed your request to extend your hours from 20
hours to 40 hours per week. Based on the high quality of your performance and
the needs of your department, we have agreed to the time increase, effective
January 2. The enclosed benefits booklet details the compensation that will be
available to you as a full-time employee. Be sure to read this information
_142_ and submit the necessary paperwork before January 2. In the meantime, please
meet with your supervisor to discuss how this change _143_ your job
responsibilities. Should you have any questions regarding your benefits or
hours, I am available by phone (414-555-0186) or e-mail
(d_richard@haroldsonelectric.com).
Sincerely,
Deborah Richards
Director, Human
Resources
141.
(A) mine (B) theirs (C) they (D) I
142.
(A) easily (B) carefully (C) suitably (D) usually
143.
(A) will impact (B) has
impacted (C) is impacting (D) to impact
Questions
144-146 refer to the following information.
Get More with
Klein!
Klein Mobile
gives you _144_! Customers can choose that perfect plan from the wide variety
that we offer.
Basic calling
plans allow customers to choose between unlimited minutes or 200, 400, or 650
minutes per month. These plans include text message service but not Internet
service. Premier calling plans, _145_, allow customers to use their phones to
access e-mail, social networking sites, and more.
Though premier
plans cost slightly more, they provide enhanced _146_ features.
144.
(A) change (B) discounts (C) quantity (D) options
145.
(A) provided that (B) on the other
hand (C) therefore (D)
similarly
146.
(A) interacts (B) to
interact (C) interacted (D) interactive
Ramsey Wipers
Corporate and
Residential Window Cleaning
July 9
Dear Mr. Tang,
At Ramsey Wipers,
we work hard to provide our customers with superior cleaning services at
reasonable rates. _147_, because of advances in our window cleaning technology,
we are now able to lower our rates while still providing the same quality
service. You will see a 5 percent _148_ in your bill from now on, beginning
August 1.
Thank you for
supporting your neighborhood cleaners. We look forward to _149_ our outstanding
relations with your company.
Sincerely,
Janet Green
Office Manager, Ramsey Wipers
147.
(A) Fortunately (B) Globally (C) Temporarily (D) Potentially
148.
(A) tax (B) supplement (C) reduction (D) loss
149.
(A) continue (B) continued (C) continuing (D) have continued
Azmah, Inc.,
Hits a Record
1 May---Azmah,
Inc., one of Malaysia’s leading electronics manufacturers, announced yesterday
that it achieved record sales in the last quarter. Azmah’s revenue jumped 18
percent to RM 144 million, with the increase largely _150_ by television sales.
Sales of flat-screen models alone rose nearly 30 percent over sales figures
from the previous quarter. _151_, production costs also reached record highs.
Azmah reports its profit margins have been reduced by 20 percent because of the
rising prices of computer chips and other electronic _152_.
150.
(A) driving (B) driven (C) drives (D) is driving
151.
(A) In other words (B) Consequently (C) For example (D) However
152.
(A) compositions (B) combinations (C) components (D) compartments
Questions
155-156 refer to the following memo.
MEMO
From: Eun Mi Ha,
CEO
To: All
Employees
Subject: January
10 Meeting
Date: January 13
As announced at
the company meeting on January 10, we will be changing the regular work hours
for most employees as part of our initiative to reduce energy costs. Since our
energy costs are generally higher in the late afternoon, it will be to our
advantage to perform more work in the morning. Therefore, beginning on Monday,
February 24, the workday will officially start at 8:00 A.M. instead of 9:00
A.M., and it will end at 4:00 P.M. instead of 5:00 P.M. The last day of the old
schedule will be Friday 21, and the office will close at 5:00 P.M. on that day.
Employees in the
accounting department will not be affected by the change, since their schedule
is determined by normal banking hours.
155. What are
employees asked to do?
(A) Adjust their
typical work schedules
(B) Switch to
energy-efficient light bulbs
(C) Take a
shorter break in the afternoon
(D) Submit their
time sheets to the accounting department
156. When will
the change go into effect?
(A) On January
10 (B) On January 13 (C) On February 21 (D) On February 24
Questions 157-159
refer to the following notice.
NOTICE
The Oakview Café
12
Torpoint Hill, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP 21 75R
01623
399196
www.ocaviewcafe.co.uk
The Oakview Café
proudly presents Gordon Macaulay in a solo concert at 7 P.M. on 10 September.
Mr. Macaulay is known for his poetic songs and fluid guitar playing. Lauren
Tighe of The Aylesbury Record writes,
“Gordon Macaulay has one of the most melodious voices I have ever heard.” Don’t
miss this rare opportunity to hear him in the intimate setting of the Oakview Café.
Our award-winning chef, Lucas Brizard, will prepare a selection of unique
dishes, but our regular menu items will also be available on the day of the show.
Space is limited---purchase your tickets now by phone or at the café during
normal business hours. For more information about us and a full listing of our
dishes for the event, please visit our Web site.
157. What is
suggested about the Oakview Café?
(A) It opens for
dinner at 7 P.M. (B) It
advertises in a local newspaper.
(C) It is
located in the city’s business district.
(D) It is a small restaurant.
158. Who most
likely is Ms. Tighe?
(A) A newspaper
reporter (B) A musician (C) A café owner (D) A chef
159. What does
the notice encourage readers to do online?
(A) Purchase
tickets for an event (B)
View a full dinner menu
(C) Listen to
samples of music (D)
Read reviews of a performance
Questions
160-161 refer to the following article.
OSTRAVA (20 February)
--- Old City Museum in Ostrava, Czech Republic, will undergo a major
refurbishment beginning 1 April. The site houses the area’s largest collection
of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century paintings. The repair of the
300-year-old building began nearly a decade ago but had been put on hold
because of a lack of financial support. Thanks to funds from the Czech
Architectural Preservation Society and significant private donations to the
museum, the project can now be completed. Architect Zbysek Dvorak, who is based
in Prague, says, “Since the museum’s board first contacted me during the
initial stages of the project, I have been committed to maintaining the
building’s original architectural elements.” The museum will close during the
months of April and May, but key parts of the museum will be reopened to the
public in June, just as tourist season begins.
160. What does
the article mainly discuss?
(A) The history
of an architectural firm (B) The
business hours of a museum
(C) The
restoration of a building (D)
The purchase of an art collection
161. What is
suggested about Mr. Dvorak?
(A) He is in
charge of the Architectural Preservation Society.
(B) His business
is based in Ostrava.
(C) His work on
the project began ten years ago
(D) He made a
financial donation to Old City Museum.
Questions
162-164 refer to the following e-mail.
To: Lisa Pak
<lpak@watkins.com>
From: Robert
Thierry <r.thierry@cooa.ca>
Subject: Final
Notice
Date: March 8
Dear Ms. Pak:
This reminder is
being sent because your annual membership in the Canadian Organization of
Accountants (COOA) will expire on March 31. If you renew now, you will not miss
a single issue of Accounting News, which is complimentary with your
associate-level membership. As you know, it is filled with informative articles
and discusses current topics in the accounting world.
To maintain your
active status with our organization, go to www.cooa.ca. Please use April as
your renewal month when prompted in the online application form.
Finally, if you
have not done so already, be sure to visit www.cooa.ca/membersportal.html to
access the members-only section of our Web site. This area has up-to-date job
notices, an index of relevant courses for professional development,
industry-specific articles, and a video archive of past conference
presentations. For access, you will need the COOA identification number listed
on your membership card.
Sincerely,
Robert Thierry
Executive
Director
162. Why did Mr.
Thierry send the e-mail to Ms. Pak?
(A) To invite
her to join a new organization (B) To
let her know about a change in benefits
(C) To ask her
to recommend new members (D) To advise her to renew her membership
163. What is indicated
about Mrs. Pak?
(A) She has been
receiving Accounting News.
(B) She has
written articles for Accounting News.
(C) She
previously contacted Mr. Thierry.
(D) She will
attend the annual convention.
164. According
to the e-mail, what is NOT available on the Web site?
(A) Job postings (B)
Conference videos
(C) A directory
of accounting firms (D) A
list of educational opportunities
Questions
165-167 refer to the following policy.
Marsdin
Medical Equipment
Shipping
Policy
Unless otherwise
specified, orders are sent from our Louisville warehouse by standard ground
shipping via JMO Transport, which provides special handling for fragile and
bulk items to ensure that orders are delivered in perfect condition. Please
allow up to five business days for in-state delivery and ten for deliveries
outside Kentucky. If you require expedited service, select Express or Next Day
handling in your online order form. Express orders will arrive within two to
four business days. For guaranteed arrival of orders by the following business
day, choose Next Day and submit your order by 5:00 P.M. Additional fees for
expedited service will be charged to your account. For an estimate of the
amount, call the shipping department at 502-555-0171, Monday-Friday, 8:00
A.M.---6:00 P.M. Note that orders may be delayed if payment cannot be
processed, the shipping address is incorrect, or the item is temporarily out of
stock. Should your order be delayed, our customer service department will
contact you by phone or e-mail.
165. According
to the policy, why has JMO Transport been selected as the delivery service?
(A) It charges
low fees. (B)
It ships to locations with care.
(C) It delivers
products with care. (D) It
offers delivery on Sunday.
166. What is
true about Express delivery?
(A) It requires
the customer’s signature. (B) It ensures
the order is received by 8:00 P.M.
(C) It costs more
than Next Day shipping. (D) It takes up to
four business days.
167. According
to the policy, why might a delivery be late?
(A) An account
number was not provided.
(B) The order
contains especially large items.
(C) An item
needs special packaging.
(D) There is an
error in the recipient’s address.
Questions
168-171 refer to the following schedule.
PASA
The
Pharmaceutical Association of South Africa (PASA)
29th
Annual Conference in Durban
1~3
April
Day 1
9:30-10:00A.M. Opening
address
- Joyce Wang, PASA President
10:00-10:45A.M. Annual
update: Newly approved medications for children and adolescents
- Hans Kreuzer, Pharm.D., Rheingeld
Laboratories (Pretoria)
11:00~11:45A.M. The development of international
standards in pharmacy education
- Dr.
Maria Rodriguez, Medical University of Madrid
12:00~1:30P.M. Luncheon with PASA president and
officers
-
(Tickets can be purchased the same day by visiting the PASA booth.)
2:00~2:45P.M. Advances in patient database and
electronic prescription management
-
Mohammed Aljamal, Clinical Information Systems (Bangalore)
3:00~3:45P.M. A risk analysis of changing
global distribution networks in the pharmaceutical industry
-
Jeffrey Knapp, Morgan & Hyde Consulting (New York)
3:45~4:45P.M. The labeling of makeup and
personal care products
- Eileen Bolocco, South
African Institute for Health and Consumer Protection (Johannesburg)
168. What is Ms.
Wang’s role in the conference?
(A) She will
give an introductory talk. (B) She
will cater the luncheon.
(C) She will
lead a training seminar. (D) She
will announce the presenters.
169. What is the
topic of Mr. Kreuzer’s talk?
(A) Improvements
in pharmaceutical technology
(B) Changes in
marketing regulations
(C) Medicine for
young people
(D) Guidelines
for laboratory technicians
170. When is the
presentation that concerns cosmetics?
(A) At 10:00
A.M. (B) At 11:00 A.M. (C) At 2:00 P.M. (D) At 3:45 A.M.
171. What is NOT
indicated about the conference?
(A) It will
include a discussion about distribution challenge.
(B) It will
address international issues.
(C) It will be
held for the first time in Durban.
(D) It will take
place over three days.
Questions
172-175 refer to the following information.
Avina
Nature Reserve
The Avina Nature
Reserve Access (ANRA) card allows you, your passengers, and your vehicle to
enter the Avina Nature Reserve at Amber Falls. Daily, weekly, monthly, and
annual cards are available. These can be purchased for a fee of $10, $25, $40,
and $60, respectively, and the visitor information center located at the park’s
entrance. Cards can also be ordered online at www.avinapark.com. Online orders
will be delivered to your address within approximately a week of your order.
Please note that
proof of purchase of an ANRA card is not sufficient to enter the park; the
actual card is required. Once on the premises of the Avina Nature Reserve,
please make sure your card is in an area of your car, such as on the dashboard,
that is clearly visible from the outside. Also, since the ANRA card carries the
license plate number of the vehicle registered with the Avena Nature Reserve,
it cannot be used with another vehicle.
172. For whom is
the information probably intended?
(A) Park guests (B) Job applicants (C) Parking area attendants (D) Local tour guides
173. How much
does a monthly pass cost?
(A) $10 (B) $25 (C) $40 (D) $60
174. What is
stated about the ANRA card?
(A) It is
available for a discounted price online.
(B) It is valid
for only one vehicle.
(C) It may be
used for more than one year.
(D) It can be
used to charge expenses at the park.
175. What are
ANRA card holders advised to do after entering the park?
(A) Receive a
stamp on their card
(B) Keep their
card on view inside their cars
(C) Obtain a
proof of purchase for their card
(D) Submit their
card to the information center
