Part V 101. There is a special sale on meat at Johnsons Butcher that ------- next Saturday.

(A) began (B) begin (C) has begun (D) will begin 102. The owner of Hillsbury Golf Club invited the legendary golfer Nate Wells to talk about ------- favorite golf courses. (A) he (B) his (C) him (D) himself 103. All messages for Mr. Spade should be forwarded ------his cell to his personal assistants cell phone. (A) as (B) from (C) up (D) out 104. Employees are advised to take small breaks from typing during the day regardless of ------- hectic you are. (A) if (B) where (C) so (D) how 105. Upon checking out of the hotel, be sure to ------- a satisfaction card and leave it with a receptionist. (A) complete (B) completion (C) completely (D) completed 106. The new heavy duty Titan XD pickup truck is ------- built for tough, heavy loads and long difficult drives. (A) gradually (B) perfectly (C) heavily (D) slowly 107. As soon as he gets the chance, Mr. Jones ------- to set up a meeting to discuss the cost-cutting measures that will soon take place companywide. (A) like (B) was liking (C) would like (D) is liking 108. Mrs. McCann requires your presence at this month design meeting and expects you give a small demonstration ------ the new invention. (A) of (B) into (C) along (D) during 109. Mr. Heyward was not able to cure the virus problem with our system very ------- until he contacted Ms. Cox. (A) ease (B) easy (C) easily (D) eased

110. Prado Tech just signed a lucrative ------- to be the main supplier of technology and tech support to the government for the next five years. (A) contract (B) contracts (C) contracted (D) contracting

111. A purchase order was placed on Tuesday, but the shipment was not processed until the ------- Saturday. (A) upcoming (B) following (C) frequent (D) available 112. ------- Mr. Duncan has not had great performance ratings he is expected to be let go. (A) As (B) So that (C) Besides (D) Due to 113. All upper management should expect to receive ------the morning and evening schedules at the end of the day. (A) when (B) some (C) which (D) both 114. Brownstone Films is a small but groundbreaking production company that ------- numerous awards over the past few years. (A) receives (B) is receiving (C) has received (D) would receive 115. Third quarter earnings for Sane Technologies dipped ------ after the latest factory strike. (A) sharp (B) sharply (C) sharpen (D) sharpness 116. Staff members are required to finish all projects before the end of the day on -------. (A) they (B) their (C) their own (D) themselves 117. The Hue and Jonas Group has made the fund-raising for next years big project their main ------- for the rest of the year. (A) priority (B) provision (C) change (D) adjustment 118. As a result of Beansy Designs recent -------, they have been forced to hire three additional designers. (A) expand (B) expands (C) expansion (D) expansive

119. World renowned chef Adrian Costa will open his new restaurant that is going to offer a more ------- alternative to Italian food. (A) healthy (B) physical (C) presented (D) immediate 120. Winston Financial Group has established a ------- use of office space to help curb unnecessary spending. (A) economical (B) economy (C) economist (D) economize 121. Bosco Electronics has updated their ------- regulations and plans to present them at this weeks meeting. (A) safely (B) safe (C) safeties (D) safety 122. ------- return an item to the vendor, the shop must receive the original proof of payment and the purchased item. (A) In order to (B) Even as (C) Unless (D) Since 123. We want all our employees to feel they have a ------about the constant achievement and growth of the company now and in the future. (A) prides (B) pride (C) proudly (D) proud 124. ProTech athletic apparel made an unsuccessful ------into the sports drink business last fall and will discontinue the sports drink line products. (A) location (B) transition (C) suspension (D) cooperation 125. We will receive the newly ------- schedule for next weeks presentations at the conference. (A) revising (B) revision (C) revised (D) revise 126. The book, Natural Light and Dark, was written to offer novice ------- useful tips and advice. (A) photographs (B) photography (C) photographic (D) photographers 127. Agent Bradford informed her team to finalize the incident report ------- this weekend. (A) by (B) toward (C) between (D) with

128. Please be aware that only properly sized printing paper can be ------- into the copier. (A) invited (B) loaded (C) prepared (D) commended 129. Most of our marketing research shows that due to the poor container designs, our new customers will not ------- buy our cosmetic products again. (A) importantly (B) loyally (C) decidedly (D) necessarily 130. Any plans for future sites have been put on hold, as a result of ------- problems with the city planning committee and the zoning office. (A) ongoing (B) restrained (C) dissolved (D) considerate 131. We had two customers return couch pillows today because the actual design was not a match as the same ones ------- on the website. (A) exposed (B) informed (C) sampled (D) pictured 132. Our goal for the end of this year is to increase ------among other structural engineers in our region and build better lines of communication. (A) collaborative (B) collaboration (C) collaborated (D) collaborate 133. The deadline for employees to sign up for the three day symposium on Nano Technology is quickly -------. (A) approaching (B) arranging (C) declaring (D) setting 134. Because of an increasing number of new staff being added every week, Timber Lawn Enterprises ------- holds two separate meetings in the main meeting room every Wednesday. (A) originally (B) spaciously (C) frequently (D) approximately 135. Compared to similar companies in the region, SoftPress Printers puts a ------- emphasis on establishing a more environmentally friendly production process. (A) greatly (B) greater (C) more greatly (D) as great as 136. For the contract to be -------, it must be signed by two witnesses and notarized. (A) valid

(B) validity (C) validate (D) validates 137. As a way to build customer -------, Bronson Discount Mart offers daily discounts on a large number of items. (A) brands (B) loyalty (C) honesty (D) locations 138. ------- a slow economy, Bloomberg Investments looks to generate healthy profits for the last two quarters of the year. (A) On the contrary (B) Consequently (C) Even though (D) In spite of 139. The new beer vat at the Cornish Ale Brewery has been scheduled to be ------- by the end of the week. (A) set up (B) taken to (C) given out (D) put down 140. A majority of Film Techs editing equipment is used by industry professionals, however, ------- its competitors, their equipment is user-friendly and easy to use. (A) despite (B) aside (C) unlike (D) except Part VI
Questions 141-143 refer to the following announcement. ==================================================== Movies in the park Piedmont Park will begin its regular summer series of movies in the park, Screen on the Green this Friday at 8:00pm. The evening will begin at around 7:00 p.m. with a ------- by local jazz musician Gregory Davis. 141. (A) position (B) curriculum (C) requirement (D) performance -------, local student film makers will premiere their short films before the main movie begins. 142. (A) Usually (B) Afterward (C) Therefore (D) Since then Anyone wishing ------- should arrive more than an arrive before the music to set up their chairs or blankets. 143. (A) attend (B) to attend (C) attended (D) attending Vendors will be set up all along the park gate with food and beverages for sale for the duration of the evening. ====================================================

Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter. ==================================================== Pomona Green Apartments A letter to new residents: We would like to welcome you to your new home and congratulate you on your ------- to live with us here at Pomona Green Apartments. 144. (A) deciding (B) decided (C) decision (D) decisive This letter is to confirm that your rental lease has been approved and a copy is ready for you to pick up at our offices. We hope you enjoy your new home located in Houstons city center. You will soon be living ------- walking distance of some of the best restaurants, theaters, and parks in the country. 145. (A) onto (B) beside (C) within (D) among With this letter we would also like to remind you that before your move in date you need to set up your electricity, gas, and internet service on your own. If you have any maintenance issues at any time please dont hesitate to call. We offer 24 hour service maintenance service year round. We are looking forward to your arrival. Thank you again for ------here with us at Pomona Green Apartments. 146. (A) renting (B) applying (C) occupying (D) visiting Sincerely, David Ross Rental Manger, Pomona Green Apartments ==================================================== Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter. ==================================================== Mr. Russo Thank you again for the ------- for the position of General Lab Director at Blue Crystal Industries. 147. (A) proposal (B) return (C) admission (D) acceptance I have ------- considered the generous offer over the past week, and must regrettably decline. 148. (A) care (B) cared (C) careful (D) carefully I have already accepted another position with Grey Matter Inc. that begins on October 10th of this year. It has been a pleasure meeting you and the entire crew over the past few weeks. I still hold out hope that we will be able to work -------

sometime in the future. 149. (A) together (B) certainly (C) nearly (D) unless Best regards Gale Winters ==================================================== Questions 150-152 refer to the following email. ==================================================== To: Design Group Date: Wednesday January 15th Re: Re-released schedule Design Team: The schedule for this Fridays meeting -------. 150. (A) will update (B) is updating (C) will be updated (D) has been updated I have attached the final copy here. Last Monday I had a conversation with several of our clients and I wanted to let you know a few things about our meeting. Titan Co. requested that ------- try to use several photographs they have supplied to us in our design. 151. (A) we (B) they (C) themselves (D) us Direct Connect is very happy with the initial design but would like the second edit to be a bit brighter. Aruda Shipping wants a ------- approach to their design thats classic and not cluttered. 152. (A) cheaper (B) simpler (C) more involved (D) more recent It needs to be straightforward with a very honest message. Lets keep our clients requests in the fore front and make sure we please them in any way we can. Please be prepared for the meeting. See you on Friday. Sincerely, Martin Prado Art Director ====================================================

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