TEST 101 In the previous week‟s sale, customers - a record number of phones and other electronic goods (A) purchasing (B) purchased (C) will purchase (D) to purchase 102 Be sure to fill up the gas in your car - driving long distances across rural areas or other regions where gas stations are scarce (A) so (B) during (C) before (D) now 103 The audience was moderately pleased with the performance, but very few of - stood up to clap when the curtain closed (A) they (B) theirs (C) their (D) them 104 Although Peter had been - for over three months, he still could not find a good apartment in his price range (A) searching (B) searched (C) search (D) searches 105 Because she had not studied advanced algebra or geometry before, Jane found the math exam extremely - (A) precise (B) challenging (C) subtle (D) powerful 106 Upon hearing that the patron was a friend of her father‟s, the club owner - waived the entrance fee (A) happy (B) happily (C) happier (D) happiest 107 The elite university only accepts applicants that meet a long list of - (A) positions (B) requirements (C) consultations (D) inhibitions 108 The head of the sales division wants the report submitted - Monday at the latest (A) into (B) within (C) by (D) toward 109 Paris, which received over 20 million international - last year, is the premier tourist destination in western Europe (A) visitors (B) visiting (C) visit (D) visited 110 The speeding vehicle - changed lanes, catching the drivers behind it off guard and almost causing a crash (A) slowly (B) hardly (C) suddenly (D) determinedly 111 After - a survey, the Fallow Research Institute discovered that over 60 percent of 18year-olds watched TV at least three hours a day (A) conduct (B) conductor (C) conducting (D) conductive 112 The human resources department conducted over 100 interviews and was finally ready to their chosen candidate (A) upgrade (B) resume (C) identify (D) count 113 The weather has been improving -, as the town has seen more sunshine and less rain over the past several days (A) lately (B) late (C) later (D) lateness 114 - she does not encounter any unexpected delays, Miranda plans to arrive in Manila on the first day of November (A) In spite of (B) Provided that (C) Besides (D) Meanwhile 115 To assemble the bookshelf, simply follow the - printed on the back of the box, or find them online at www.kerrbooksheleves.com (A) instruct (B) instructor (C) instructing (D) instructions 116 To - the visibility of the company, employees are encouraged to tell their friends about its new line of shaving cream (A) furthermore (B) further (C) furthest (D) furthering 117 In the paper, Dr Paul Imago‟s research on global economics was - to substantiate the claim that certain nations were becoming wealthier (A) delivered (B) collaborated (C) cited (D) predicted 118 Mark could not find the answer to the question - he realized he could look it up in his chemistry textbook (A) until (B) yet (C) hence (D) through 119 Branches of Ricardo‟s Burgers are located - there is a high demand for fast food that is also high quality (A) whoever (B) wherever (C) whenever (D) whichever 120 - on December 2nd, the department store will be holding a sale in which all purses and accessory bags are 10 percent cheaper (A) Started (B) Starts (C) Starting (D) To start 121 Members of the Bancroft Group will be convening a meeting to discuss the future of the company and - it should go public (A) whether (B) mostly (C) instead (D) regarding 122. - declining interest in print newspapers worldwide, the Fox County Herald continues to operate at a profit (A) Nevertheless (B) Shortly (C) Since (D) Despite 123 At the art fair, Mary-Jo exhibited her decorative collection of pottery, plates, and sculptures, - drew many visitors (A) that (B) which (C) those (D) who 124 Bill‟s GPS indicated that driving down the highway, where there would be less traffic, would be the - way to reach the basketball arena (A) less efficient (B) least efficient (C) more efficiently (D) most efficient 125 Though it is technically the - of the city, James Park has been claimed as the home of a group of protestors (A) designation (B) property (C) segment (D) association 126 The small turnout at the fairgrounds was at least - accounted for by the bad weather affecting the region for nearly two weeks (A) eagerly (B) mysteriously (C) deliberately (D) partly 127 The press was - of the new measure, praising it as a step forward for the town and an excellent way to cut spending (A) supportive (B) demonstrative (C) surprised (D) rewarding 128 - the new construction project, drivers will have to take a detour around West Avenue rather than going straight through town (A) Unless (B) Supposing that (C) Because of (D) Resulting in 129 -, the new prime minister will be able to overcome the problems that plagued his predecessor, but few people think this is possible (A) Absolutely (B) Perpetually (C) Hopefully (D) Impressively 130 The awe-inspiring new sculpture has generated a lot of good - for its creator, Andrew Marvel (A) publications (B) publicists (C) publishers (D) publicity 131 The new - stipulated that employees could work from home as long as they notified their employer of this plan one day in advance (A) contract (B) contraction (C) contracting (D) contracted 132 - tradition, the festival will end with a candlelit ceremony, followed by a night of music and dancing (A) In keeping with (B) So that (C) Under the condition that (D) In case of 133.After an unexpected hailstorm, the roof of the house - heavy damage, costing several hundred dollars to repair (A) sustain (B) sustainable (C) sustained (D) sustainer 134 To ensure a high voter turnout, the government - that all citizens between the ages of 18 and 65 cast their votes on election day (A) investigated (B) mandated (C) foresaw (D) programmed 135 Following a series of delays, the airplane - and is approaching the gate at this moment (A) to arrive (B) arriving (C) will arrive (D) has arrived 136 The track referee - the one-mile race by firing a starter pistol up in the air, thus prompting the participants to begin running (A) initiated (B) founded (C) produced (D) realized 137 Sportswear manufacturer KenAthletic will be promoting its new running shoe line - the spring to build its brand awareness in the state (A) afterward (B) inside (C) throughout (D) while 138 Next week, the Jacksonville Panthers are playing - the Atlanta Swordfish to determine who advances to the semifinals (A) between (B) against (C) along (D) upon 139 Customers at a car dealership should - several factors, including price, gas mileage, and safety prior to deciding which car to purchase (A) considers (B) considered (C) consideration (D) consider 140 Tickets to the concert will be sold online, and a - number will be available at the front desk for a small extra fee (A) limiting (B) limitation (C) limited (D) limits Questions 141-143 refer to the following advertisement Do you have a cracked cell phone screen that bothers you every time you look at your phone? 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It is as simple 145 (A) hassle (B) advantage (C) fairness (D) danger and easy as logging on to www.merfitzobank.com/onlinebanking and clicking on Transfers If you have any questions, please call our Customer Care Center at 555-8231 We are always here for your - Mondays through Fridays, A.M to P.M., Eastern Standard Time 146 (A) assists (B) assisted (C) assisting (D) assistance Thank you for banking with us Sincerely, Merfitzo Bank Customer Care Questions 150-152 refer to the following article Water Pollution Levels Down in Columbia, Scientists Say According to a report released on Monday by the Ministry of the Environment, water pollution levels in the Columbia River are down by nearly 28 percent Scientists conducted a four-month study of the river and - the pollution figures with 150 (A) compared (B) adjusted (C) subtracted (D) transmitted those gathered from a similar research project carried out 10 years ago In addition, researchers that the river contains 151 (A) will find (B) were found (C) found (D) will be finding more fish and animal life The Ministry partly credits the reduction to environmental legislature that was introduced to protect the waterway five years ago For those wanting more information, a full copy of the detailed report - online at 152 (A) will be reading (B) was read (C) can be read (D) has been read www.minofenvironment.com Test 14 101 The client has requested that - be given more time to decide on whether to rent the apartment for six months or one year (A) he (B) him (C) his (D) himself 102 Ms O‟Connor was promoted to the position of supervisor just eight months - starting the job at Dunstable Incorporated (A) ago (B) here (C) after (D) then 103 The school‟s auditorium was filled to - when technology entrepreneur Simon Worth gave a lecture on product innovation (A) ability (B) condition (C) proportion (D) capacity 104 Economic indicators have remained - favorable for investment in the past few months, but experts still see substantial risk in the stock market (A) large (B) larger (C) largely (D) largest 105 Legislators have banned the use of plastic bags in supermarkets, which some say makers of cloth bags more than the environment (A) benefit (B) beneficial (C) benefits (D) benefiting 106 Hamada restaurant was closed - a private party last night, so the clients were brought to Nishikasai instead (A) in (B) for (C) at (D) by 107 Shareholders unanimously - Kingsway CEO Robert Muldoon‟s proposal to buy out property management firm Key Leasing (A) agreed (B) achieved (C) attended (D) approved 108 The aid package from the federal government should help the state - from the losses it suffered during last month‟s hurricane (A) recover (B) recovers (C) recovered (D) is recovering 109 Media Suite‟s software-based system has been designed - companies can easily manage all of their online marketing programs in one place (A) if only (B) so that (C) now that (D) as long as 110 Because of her prior experience working in Shanghai, Ms Goodwin has a - chance of being hired by Blossom International (A) definite (B) durable (C) capable (D) severe 111 Economic ministers believe that the country‟s strong currency will make up for the slowdown with the - of goods for export (A) defect (B) turnout (C) output (D) lineup 112 Customers will be able to take advantage of Belle‟s online sale before all present offers on the 30th of this month (A) end (B) ended (C) ending (D) will end 113 The leader in charge of the team - the handouts for this weekend‟s seminar may ask some staff to work overtime on Friday (A) prepare (B) preparation (C) preparing (D) prepared 114 Using a loan it managed to secure from a German bank, Maitland Ltd - completed construction of its office tower earlier this year (A) soon (B) still (C) finally (D) now 115 Motorists have until the end of March to - their current license plates online before the new fees take effect (A) revise (B) renew (C) return (D) restore 116 Management was surprised to learn that, contrary to its belief, most of the employees are happy with their present wage levels (A) actually (B) practically (C) realistically (D) eventually 117 If reelected, Mayor Barbosa has promised to enact - that would make the city more bike-friendly (A) customs (B) incidents (C) policies (D) demonstrations 118 - their museum tickets well in advance of the trip, Mr Miller and his group did not have to wait in line as some of the other tourists did (A) Booked (B) To book (C) Books (D) Having booked 119 Several of the association‟s members expressed their to the idea that the annual fees should be raised (A) opposes (B) opposites (C) opposition (D) opposable 120 Ms Romanek left detailed instructions regarding the upcoming conference, including to send the invitations for speakers coming from overseas (A) what (B) why (C) where (D) whenever 121 Many of the factory‟s machines continue to function as required, but are so outdated that they - need repair (A) once (B) almost (C) seldom (D) frequently 122 Users - aware of privacy issues on the Internet are seeking assurances from online service providers to protect their personal data (A) increase (B) increased (C) increasing (D) increasingly 123 Through a series of discussions, seminar participants will - various topics related to productivity in the workplace (A) expose (B) explore (C) expend (D) expect 124 Trade between nations is controlled by an - set of rules and regulations involving taxes, duties, subsidies, and other tools of government (A) elaborate (B) elaborates (C) elaborating (D) elaboration 125 The new equipment in use at the weather station is sensitive enough to detect - changes in air pressure (A) subtle (B) miniature (C) tranquil (D) anxious 126 The marketing team is confident that the new product line will - with consumers once the promotional campaign is fully implemented (A) get by (B) try out (C) catch on (D) show up 127 The power unexpectedly went out this morning, subsequently - most of the employees to go home from work (A) forces (B) forcing (C) forced (D) has forced 128 Requests for vegetarian meals may be honored - guests inform the event organizer by December 11 at the latest (A) ever since (B) provided that (C) in order that (D) even though 129 The soccer team‟s - of making it to the championship were frustrated when they lost a decisive match in the early rounds of the tournament (A) hoping (B) hopes (C) hopeful (D) hopefully 130 The activists are - to see that their campaign to raise the minimum wage is successful, no matter what obstacles may be put in their way (A) settled (B) permanent (C) secure (D) determined 131 QCM is - committed to achieving its revenue goals next year, and has just unveiled an aggressive new business strategy (A) firmly (B) swiftly (C) alertly (D) densely 132 Mr Wallace said in an interview that he - to become an artist before his father encouraged him to pursue an engineering degree instead (A) wants (B) wanting (C) is wanted (D) had wanted 133 In addition to having unlimited access to online articles, customers - sign up on the newspaper‟s Web site can take advantage of a number of exclusive benefits (A) whose (B) whoever (C) whom (D) who 134 The Cultural Society of New Haven - to present a one-night-only concert on Friday, October 10, featuring the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra led by conductor Philip Wren (A) please (B) is pleasing (C) pleased (D) is pleased 135 A growing body of research suggests that young children are more - at figuring out how to use new technologies than their older peers (A) eager (B) adept (C) compatible (D) inclined 136 The courses offered at the Management Institute cover the - range of subjects related to running a business, from sales and marketing to finance and human resources (A) many (B) certain (C) authentic (D) entire 137 Corporate social responsibility programs may not always benefit companies -, but they can significantly enhance a firm‟s public image (A) sensibly (B) materially (C) moderately (D) superficially 138 The event planned for this Sunday has been canceled - a major snowstorm that is forecast to make landfall late on Saturday night (A) aside from (B) regardless of (C) as well as (D) on account of 139 By the conclusion of the week-long introductory course, students will have learned all of the - of documentary filmmaking (A) basics (B) attachments (C) ingredients (D) substances 140 In an attempt to calm the upset customers, utility firm Lectra Energy published a lengthy press release explaining - it had to increase power rates last June (A) whereas (B) whether (C) why (D) which    Questions 141-143 refer to the following e-mail To: Customer Service From: Amy Marsh Subject: 7-piece Trucko Toy Truck Set Date: October To Whom It May Concern, I am trying to locate the above item for my nephew, who celebrates his birthday in a couple of weeks I went to one of your branches in Riverside but that the item had sold 141 (A) informed (B) was informed (C) have informed (D) to be informed out and would not be restocked until next month It appears that the product is not available on your Web site - I‟ve 142 (A) too (B) either (C) likewise (D) neither    just checked So, I‟m hoping you can help me I‟d really like to complete this purchase with Shop Billy I have some gift coupons saved up that I was hoping to use That‟s why I haven‟t gone to a different Please let me know if 143 (A) maker (B) buyer (C) counter (D) seller there is any way I can order the toy set in time for delivery by October 16 Thank you, Amy Marsh Questions 144-146 refer to the following advertisement Everyone is invited to the August 18 grand opening of Steel Core Fitness Gym, located at 2761 Edison Avenue in downtown Fort Myers Operated by Florida‟s biggest 144 (A) set (B) chain (C) series (D) circle     of fitness centers, Steel Core takes fitness training to a whole new level Events planned for the opening include a free group workout, followed by a tour of the facilities and meet-and-greet sessions with owners, staff, and special guests Current World Bodybuilding Championship winners Melissa Stewart and Kyle Aguirre - 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Questions 147-149 refer to the following article Researchers from Arlington University recently completed a study to determine the city‟s suitability for walking Its aim is to help city planners make structural improvements that people to walk Officials hope that doing so will 147 (A) has encouraged (B) encouraging (C) encourage (D) are encouraged  thereby reduce people‟s dependence on automobiles It is part of a wider project funded by the state‟s Department of Transportation in cooperation with the university‟s Center for Sustainable Urban Development Lead researcher Allison Moore shared some early findings with community members at a city council meeting held yesterday According to Ms Moore, the biggest concern among residents is safety Perception is widespread that high crime makes it unsafe to walk in certain neighborhoods, particularly for children - the existence 148 (A) As if (B) While (C) Just as (D) Now that of crime is undeniable, Ms Moore said, reports from law enforcement suggest that most people‟s fears are exaggerated Other safety issues include a lack of sensible speed limits, adequate street lighting, and wide concrete sidewalks Responding to these concerns, council chair Ed Cobain vowed they would be addressed - 149 (A) chiefly (B) busily (C) excessively (D) immediately  Questions 150-152 refer to the following memo To: All department supervisors From: Miriam Berg    Subject: Scheduled maintenance Date: February 12 Please be informed that we have scheduled some maintenance activities for Friday, February 16, beginning at A.M and continuing throughout the day The activities will include - of the building‟s heating, venting, and air 150 (A) inspections (B) renovations (C) modifications (D) installations conditioning systems, and emergency lighting Should any problems be uncovered in the process of checking the equipment, repairs may be conducted on the spot or scheduled for a future date , be informed that I have placed Madeline Smith 151 (A) As a result (B) Furthermore (C) However (D) Apparently from the personnel department in charge of assisting the visiting workers Ms Smith and I have already discussed what needs to be done Although we don‟t foresee any major issues, please direct your inquiries to her should anything unexpected come up Likewise, if you are aware of any existing problems that you would like addressed, forward your concerns to Ms Smith in writing so that she can inform the company we - Make sure you contact 152 (A) hire (B) have been hired (C) will hire (D) have hired Ms Smith soon as the workers will be coming on Friday