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101 Raymond and Howell proposed job cuts
following a two-year decline in sales
(a) figures
(b) actions
(c) employers
(d) information
102 In the past three years, our marketing manager
to Europe, Australia, Brazil and Thailand
(a) had gone
(b) has been
(c) gone
(d) went
103 moving to a northern climate, be sure to
properly winterize your automobile
(a) gives
(b) given
(c) giving
(d) is giving
104 An increase in a nation's rate of savings
ultimately to lower interest rates for business
and consumer loans
(a) lead
(b) leads
(c) leader
(d) leading
105 We need to get paperwork from him
before the end of the fiscal year
(a) volunteered(b) needed(c) donated(d) called
107 Ever since the drivers' strike started, citywidebuses have been running thirty minutes toone hour late
(a) finally(b) constantly(c) concurrently(d) very
108 More than 6.55 million workers are inthe manufacturing industry, according togovernment data
(a) employed(b) employer(c) employing(d) employment
109 Fair Oaks Transit trains were back on scheduleMonday after a mudslide disrupted last Fridaymorning's
(a) section(b) commute(c) tracking(d) beginning
110 Sam's Steakhouse is better than famousnational chains with larger advertising budgets (a) argue
(b) arguing
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(d) arguably
111 _ Daily Dogs targets its advertising
campaign to pet owners, it could be headed for
112 Mocha Monkeys Coffee very quickly
because of its cheap prices and unique drinks
(a) expands
(b) are expanding
(c) is expanding
(d) to expand
113 Notice: The meeting for today has been
postponed until Thursday at 4 P.M
(a) scheduled
(b) happening
(c) important
(d) open
114 The new computer chips will be
delayed because the hurricane on the East Coast has
disrupted air traffic
(a) probability
(b) probably
(c) probable
(d) probe
115 We would like to thank the Elog Foundation for
its generous to our charity fundraiser
117 Economists predict a in housing pricesdue to the recent reduction in unemployment (a) development
(b) growth(c) rise(d) lift
118 Changes in American eating over thelast twenty years are blamed for a variety of healthproblems
(a) meals(b) habits(c) dishes(d) restaurants
119 The Holden Complex has vacanciesdespite its high rent, inconvenient location and largeannual maintenance fee
(a) unusually(b) rarely(c) frequently(d) assuredly
120 Be informed that this medication is fortemporary relief of symptoms, and is not intended your annual immunization shot
(a) replaced(b) replace(c) to replace(d) replacing
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Ricardo Peter's resignation after only one
year as president of Healthcorps
(a) in
(b) up
(c) of
(d) by
122 Alanis bought renter's insurance to her
personal belongings while living in an apartment
(a) protect
(b) protector
(c) protection
(d) protective
123 The personnel department requires that all
be interviewed at least three times before a
hiring decision is made
(a) applications
(b) applicants
(c) appliances
(d) applicator
124 During office remodeling there will be
interruptions to ADSL, copier and fax machine
125 Kindly your colleagues to tip the
waitress at least 15 percent
127 Sales of new homes this month are down 2%from last month, 6% from a year ago (a) too
(b) and(c) as well(d) along with
128 Since Dawson Creek Fashion was late gettingits new styles on the market, there was not opportunity to meet pre-Christmas sales projections.(a) many
(b) little(c) much(d) big
129 The CEO of Star Records announced plans foraggressive expansion, saying the company willpurchase new properties in the next twoyears
(a) many(b) little(c) much(d) any
130 Human resources workers serve a vital
in screening qualified candidates for the company'smanagerial positions
(a) play(b) function(c) skill(d) piece
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students, the CEO of Electro-lite discussed the
availability of technology jobs in today's job
132 The meteorologist on Channel 2 said that he
was certain that the cold front will result in
133 Ms Benihana is knowledgeable in several
disciplines, but especially biomedical engineering is
134 The chairperson of Walter Bros announced that
this year's annual bonuses will be to
company employees on Friday
(a) awarded
(b) transacted
(c) published
(d) discarded
135 All international orders are via Global
Express Mail within five to ten business days
(a) understood(b) understanding(c) to understand(d) have understood
137 all forms of advertising, research showsthat direct mail reaches the greatest number ofpeople at the lowest cost
(a) Through(b) In(c) Between(d) Of
138 In order to compete for a shrinking pool ofqualified programmers, companies that are conservative are now offering flextime and work-from-home options
(a) sometimes(b) always(c) infrequently(d) otherwise
139 The sales representative suggested an initialmeeting to discuss the proposal as soon as the betaproduct is ready, that might be
(a) no matter(b) which(c) whenever(d) what
140 Mr Carter got in trouble by failing toacknowledge his secretary's birthday
(a) he(b) himself(c) him(d) his
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Memory Map Game
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Description
For 1-6 players, 5-11 years old
Children can their observation and memorization skills with this puzzle that features a colorfulpicture map of a city
141 (a) cause(b) study(c) practice(d) manufacture
To begin the game, children must place the 125 picture cards faced down Each player then draws apicture card, turns it over, and waits for their turn to the picture card to the map
142 (a) add(b) addition (c) additive(d) additionally a player cannot find where their picture card goes on the map, they must pick up another picturecard
143 (a) If(b) So(c) And(d) BecauseThe first player to get rid of all their picture cards wins the game
Price $21.99
Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter.
Dear Arcish Furniture,
I recently purchased a leather sofa from your outlet The sales representative, Maureen, me topurchase the 10-year warranty I was told that if my furniture was accidentally damaged, even by a pet,the store would repair it at no cost to me
144 (a) persuasion(b) persuasive(c) persuading
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145 (a) stock(b) service(c) warranty(d) insurance
I have reviewed the fine print on the contract, and I can see that pet damage is not covered However, this
is not what Maureen told me when I bought the sofa I feel I was about the terms of the warranty
I accept responsibility for not reading the full contract, but I trusted that I was being given all the facts
146 (a) misrepresented (b) misspelled(c) misled(d) mistaken
I would like Arcish Furniture to fix my couch I await your response
Sincerely,
Marcel Boule
Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter.
Tampa Daily News - Available in Print and Online
The Tampa Daily News has two versions of its printed newspaper available online
One version the printed edition, including the editorial and news pages
147 (a) is the same(b) has the same(c) is the same as(d) as has the sameThis is available at http://www.tampanews.com
The other is a special online edition that includes additional sports, lifestyle, and real estate pages
148 (a) version (b) section (c) article (d) reporterThe electronic edition has a complete classified section as well as up-to-date movie listings
149 (a) too
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Questions 150-152 refer to the following letter.
NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES
The following changes will be effective as of Monday
First of all, the dress code is changing slightly You may still wear the black pants and skirts asbefore along with the company shirt
150 (a) pair(b) same(c) kind(d) bothHowever, employees are no longer allowed to wear shoes with heels higher than two inches
Secondly, we are implementing a new marketing promotion From now on, when customers comethrough your register lineup, you should ask them if they would like to provide an e-mail address
151 (a) always(b) seldom(c) never(d) rarelyThis will register them to receive notification of upcoming specials
Finally, we are switching to a new coupon-based system, we will be discontinuing the use ofcustomer reward cards Reassure customers that they can redeem points until the end of the year Explain
to customers that the coupon system will provide greater savings
152 (a) although (b) unless (c) so (d) because
If a customer has any further questions, please refer him or her to the manager on duty
Thank you for your hard work in recent weeks
Sincerely,
Greg
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What's an Apprentice?
As everyone knows, opportunities in the skilled trades are set to explode in the next five to ten years
Many skilled trades train workers through apprenticeships - new workers spend up to 80% of their dayslearning on the job, and only 20% in the classroom This is accomplished through being paired with anexpert in the trade who will guide the apprentice through their learning process
Many countries have developed special ””pre-apprenticeship”” secondary school programs If you are inhigh school, by participating in these programs you can learn job skills and earn credits towards yourapprenticeship before you even graduate Apprenticeships range from auto mechanics to cabinetmaking,construction, and pastry making
153 What is an apprentice according to this
article?
(a) Anyone who spends 20% of his or her time
inside a classroom
(b) An expert in a skilled trade who spends 80%
of his or her time on the job
(c) Any high school student who is learning job
skills
(d) A new worker matched with an expert to
learn a skilled trade
154 How can high school students earn creditstowards their apprenticeships?
(a) By making matches with an expert in askilled trade
(b) By taking part in a pre-apprenticeshipprogram
(c) By interviewing auto mechanics or pastrymakers
(d) By spending only 20% of their time in class
From: Mary Unger [m_unger@pdc.com]
To: Tina Barkley [t_barkley@pdc.com]
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Outreach Director
Payton Daniels Corporation
155 What does Tina Barkley find out regarding
the presentation?
(a) Her presentation will be videotaped
(b) A colleague will not be able to attend
(c) Her presentation is the first one scheduled
(d) Twenty-three people have said they will
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158 Which color is the Versatile Sports Coat
NOT available in?
(a) Pine
(b) Desert(c) Espresso(d) Midnight
159 How much does the Versatile Sports Coatnow cost?
(a) $114(b) $139(c) $179(d) $211
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We all know how important dressing professionally can be
You want to project a certain image with your clothes, and that can vary widely based on what kind of anevent or meeting you need to attend Approachable, tough, stylish… The options are endless, and it can
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160 Who is this advertisement likely targeting?
(a) Busy business men
(b) Stay-at-home parents
(c) Working professional women
(d) Chief Executive Officers
161 What experience does the Savvy Shoppers
NOT have?
(a) Managing in the retail sector
(b) Clothing design
(c) Hair styling
(d) Consulting in the beauty sector
162 What does Savvy Shoppers send to clientswhen shopping?
(a) Prices and photographs of clothing items(b) Precise measurements and digital photos(c) Gift certificates for tailoring services(d) Information about the work they do
163 How do clients get their clothes from theSavvy Shoppers?
(a) They set up a consultation appointment.(b) They pick up the clothes from the office.(c) They receive them at their own home
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The Bridgeport Revitalization Committee (BRC)
The City Renovation Project focuses on the downtown area of Bridgeport, between First Avenue and
Lincoln Way We will begin by redesigning Baten Park and the pedestrian walkways to create a more
inviting space for shoppers and workers on their lunch breaks
This grant is the largest we have ever received, and we are excited about the work it will allow us to
accomplish
We look forward to improving the quality of life in our city through great design!
Denise LeBaron
164 What can be inferred about Mr Taylor?
(a) He is a member of the BRC
(b) He works for Denise LeBaron
(c) He lives between First Avenue and Lincoln
166 What is true about the grant?
(a) It is for more than $1 million
(b) It is an extension of an existing grant
(c) It is awarded by the Bridgeport RevitalizationCommittee
(d) It is the largest the BRC has ever received
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According to a report that was recently published in Consumer Quarterly, the Kilmer Health Care Center
at University Village is ranked in the top 10 percent of all nursing homes in Ohio
The Kilmer Health Care Center opened four years ago with 48 private rooms Thirty-six of the rooms arefor assisted living, and twelve are for constant care The Kilmer Health Care Center offers residents anarray of services from housekeeping and meal delivery, to transportation and medical services
Consumer Quarterly looked at three main factors to come up with the nursing home rankings The firstwas how the facility ranked in their state inspections The second was the ratio of the number of caregivers, (including nurses and nurse's aides), to the number of residents Finally, they looked at the servicesthe facility offers and compared those to the current and future needs of the residents who live there
Consumer Quarterly hopes the report encourages those facilities ranked in the lower 10% to review andimprove their operations
167 How many rooms in Kilmer Health Care
Center are intended for assisted living?
(a) It is near a hospital
(b) It opened four years ago
(c) It is run with state funds
(d) It has a highly-trained staff
169 What was NOT included in the rankingfactors?
(a) The services offered(b) The state inspection numbers(c) The distance to nearby hospitals(d) The ratio of caregivers to residents
170 What does Consumer Quarterly hope thereport will do?
(a) Increase state funding for all facilities(b) Encourage low-ranking facilities to improve(c) Increase awareness of the facilities that exist(d) Encourage more nurses to apply for jobs inthe facilities