The Payroll Department _______ that all employees submit their completed and signed time sheets no later than Thursday due to the upcoming holiday.. If you feel it is essential to make c
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101 The Payroll Department _ that all
employees submit their completed and signed time
sheets no later than Thursday due to the upcoming
holiday
(a) wants
(b) requests
(c) desires
(d) likes
102 The Hiring Manager found the _ was
qualified, but felt that he was not a good fit for the
company, so he stopped the negotiations
(a) candid
(b) candidate
(c) candidly
(d) candidacy
103 After touring the manufacturing plant, she
_ that we could apply many of their
procedures to our own operations at the Birmingham
facility
(a) determination
(b) determined
(c) determinating
(d) determines
104 It is mandatory _ all employees to turn
in their timecards by Wednesday, or else they will
have to wait to receive their checks the following
Wednesday
(a) from
(b) to
(c) by
(d) for
105 Please check with Maria to see if she _ the product samples along on the trip, so we can show the new line to the clients we're meeting with
at seven
(a) bought (b) brings (c) brought (d) buys
106 I was a little shocked when the buyer suggested that we _ several younger employees to the committee to get market perspective
(a) added (b) will have added (c) add
(d) will add
107 We should see a _ reduction in processing time once we implement the new accounts receivable system and the employees have been adequately trained
(a) significantly (b) significant (c) signified (d) signification
108 According to market reports, consumer _ is down this year by twelve percent, but with the holiday shopping season just beginning that number is sure to improve
(a) profits (b) spending (c) taxation (d) losses
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meet at the _ time, please email me and I'll
try to reschedule at a more convenient time
(a) prepared
(b) supported
(c) arranged
(d) canceled
110 Julia in the Promotions Department announced
in today's staff meeting that the company picnic,
weather permitting, is _ for next Tuesday
(a) recorded
(b) scheduled
(c) appointed
(d) programmed
111 If you feel it is essential to make changes in the
order at this time, please _ with the Head
Designer on how the changes will affect the
schedule
(a) refer
(b) discuss
(c) consult
(d) confirm
112 The new customer service assistants will be
trained by a team of three people _ have a
combined total of twenty-three years' experience
with our company
(a) whose
(b) who
(c) what
(d) whom
113 International economic reports conclude that
rising interest rates are to blame for the _ of
international currency
(a) unstable
(b) instability
(c) stabilize
(d) stability
114 Based on the demographic study, we think that people from the _ area will come to buy our products if we start using billboards in certain areas (a) enclosing
(b) surrounding (c) encircling (d) accompanying
115 Today the computer manufacturer Tech-Strong _ its yearly revenue reports public and surprised everyone with sales unmatched by any competitor
(a) left (b) made (c) got (d) helped
116 I _ Mr Cassar in the Sales Department prepare biweekly progress reports for me and all the other members of the Cover Project sales team (a) hired
(b) left (c) had (d) helped
117 We are going to cancel the regional sales meeting, _ the big snowstorm has shut down airports and all major airlines are grounded
(a) although (b) despite (c) unless (d) since
118 Her vast market analysis knowledge and contacts within the industry make Adrienne Reston
an incredible _ for our company's marketing department
(a) research (b) resource (c) resort (d) response
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recommendation, the final decision will then be
_ to the project manager and her immediate
supervisor
(a) down
(b) up
(c) on
(d) with
120 Insurance company MediLife acquired LifeSure
last week in a multi-million dollar _ that
industry analysts say will result in several layoffs
(a) merger
(b) policy
(c) separation
(d) attachment
121 Jean works in the subcommittee that tests and
_ all new software programs before programs
are purchased and installed
(a) reveres
(b) reverses
(c) reviews
(d) revives
122 Marcus Jones says it was because of falling
prices in the last quarter that investors _
bought shares of the ailing company's stock
(a) effortlessly
(b) hesitantly
(c) confidently
(d) carelessly
123 In conclusion, I urge you to meet with your
supervisor _ you have any concerns about the
new company reimbursement policy
(a) would
(b) might
(c) should
(d) could
124 I recently heard that in the new office building
we will be sharing space with the executive staff and the _ department
(a) exposure (b) advertising (c) coverage (d) public
125 The president's assistant told me that she would not be _ for scheduling the conference room for staff needs anymore
(a) responsive (b) responding (c) responsible (d) respected
126 When mailing in your catalogue order, don't forget to _ each item number on the correct item line of the order form
(a) incline (b) invite (c) include (d) incite
127 Yesterday, Kelvin Scientific announced its _ plan to build two new production plants and double its workforce over the next five to seven years
(a) ambitious (b) generous (c) sprawling (d) driving
128 The corporation now offers more incentives for employees in order to avoid the _ high turnover rate that seems to be worsening
a) cautiously (b) believably
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(d) historically
129 Our tenants are upset because they weren't
informed that very soon a major highway
construction project would be taking place _
their building
(a) along
(b) beside
(c) through
(d) within
130 I'm interfacing _ New York at 3 p.m.,
and I have a report due at the end of the day, so I'm
going to have to cancel the dinner
(a) with
(b) from
(c) for
(d) in
131 My assistant told me that it usually takes
approximately three hours for the _ service to
deliver the package to the Detroit office
(a) courier
(b) distribution
(c) carry
(d) curry
132 Considering the unexpected popularity of the
Tickle-Bot last year, the toy's manufacturer will
increase the _ for this holiday season
(a) investment
(b) production
(c) expenses
(d) construction
133 We all know the Markel Company would not
have lost another account _ high overhead
costs and decreased sales
(a) if not for
(b) provided that
(c) in that (d) so long as
134 As a final warning, I want to remind you that continued delays in the processing of important paperwork will no longer be _
(a) toleration (b) tolerating (c) tolerate (d) tolerated
135 All car dealerships consider different factors, including _, when formulating the vehicle's trade-in value, but some are fairer than others (a) depreciate
(b) depreciation (c) appreciate (d) appreciation
136 The technology industry _ towards the research and development of wireless communications in the last decade
(a) shifts (b) will have shifted (c) has shifted (d) will shift
137 The most _ period for the American hospitality industry is usually in the summer between the early May and mid-September
(a) expensive (b) costly (c) profitable (d) worthy
138 The _ was a great success and, as a result, I have several meetings set up for next week that should produce a few new client contracts (a) presenter
(b) present
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(d) presentable
139 Advancements in telecommunications have
made a global economic system possible, _
advertisers can now take a more globalized approach
to marketing
(a) yet
(b) so
(c) or
(d) but
140 Studies have _ that wise product placement can increase company revenues dramatically in relatively short periods of time (a) recommend
(b) researched (c) shown (d) targeted
Questions 141-143 refer to the following letter.
Study Shows Workers are Saving More Than Ever
A recent survey by Waverly University reveals that young workers are putting more money aside in retirement funds than any other previous generation Instead of saving about ten percent of their annual salaries, as _ by most financial planners, the study found that employees under the age of thirty save an average of about fifteen percent of their yearly wages
141 (a) advising (b) advised (c) has advised (d) advise The study, which targeted employees between the ages of twenty-five and thirty in ten cities across the nation, was conducted by the Department of Economics in order to find trends in spending habits amongst the youngest age bracket _ the professional workforce The results, however, prompted the analysis of savings habits instead
142 (a) in (b) on (c) by (d) for
“When we designed the study, we expected to learn more about young professionals as consumers,” _ Eric Bradley, Professor of Economics at Waverly University, ”but instead we learned more about the financial goals of this age group When asked about their reasons for saving, most respondents replied that they wanted to make sure they could support themselves in old age.”
143 (a) quoted (b) retorted (c) commented (d) questioned
Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter.
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4715 Albertson Blvd., Suite A-103
Marietta, Georgia 29174
To whom it may concern:
It is my pleasure to write this letter of recommendation in support of Joshua Baker Josh has been an employee of Hampton Insurance Agency for _ ten years
144 (a) hardly (b) easily (c) closely (d) nearly
He started as our office clerk, but after one year we asked him to become a claims adjuster I recommended him for this _ because of his outstanding ability to work with clients
145 (a) election (b) promotion (c) negotiation (d) association Josh is always pleasant when interacting with customers, and he responds to their concerns in a polite and professional manner Many of our clients have told me that Josh always returned their phone calls in a timely fashion and always made sure their needs were met
Another one of Josh's qualities that I would like to mention is his attention to detail In the insurance business, a mistake in paperwork can cost the agency thousands of dollars Instead of _ through the paperwork like some of our other employees, Josh always takes his time
146 (a) to rush (b) rushes (c) rushing (d) rush
He even stays in the office late to make sure all his claims are accurate and complete As a result, Josh has received an award for being the most accurate adjuster in our company
Josh is an excellent employee who deserves to advance to a higher position in the insurance field I recommend him without hesitation Please contact me at 473-4826 if I can provide any further information in support of his application to your company
Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter.
Big Foot Shoes
Walk a mile in our shoes, and you'll never buy from anyone else!
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Saturday, December 16th ONLY
Mark your calendars because you're not going to want to miss this one For one day only, everything in the store _ heavily discounted
147 (a) will have been (b) are
(c) will be (d) was That means all of your favorite brands and styles will be under one roof and selling at prices you won't believe Take the Fastbreak Running Shoe, regularly priced at $89.99 The sale price is an astonishing
$49.99 That's a forty dollar price _!
148 (a) cut (b) reduce (c) sale (d) cost But we didn't stop with the price cuts Check out our cool two-for-one special, which allows you to take home two pairs of shoes - any style and price - for the price of one Everything in the store is on the sale, including all accessories This is the time to stock up on all your favorite shoes, because you'll never see shoe prices this _ again
149 (a) cheaply (b) cheaper (c) cheapest (d) cheap Big Foot Shoes
Questions 150-152 refer to the following letter.
8700 Oceanview Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90230
Ad Event Media Agency
September 15
Dear Mr Jordan,
I have known Clara Wu for the past three years _ she has worked as a Sales Associate for Ad Event Media Agency
150 (a) for (b) while (c) by
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151 (a) its (b) their (c) her (d) his Her job performance has always exceeded expectations, and she has consistently been a top salesperson throughout her entire employment with our company Clients and co-workers alike respond very well to Clara due to her highly developed interpersonal and communication skills Because she is an _ listener and interviewer, Clara is able to consistently meet her clients' needs in a positive and thorough manner
152 (a) idealistic (b) agreeable (c) acceptable (d) exceptional
I recommend her for employment without reservation Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns
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Notification of Open Credit Line PMI Financial
800 Pecan Avenue
Kansas City, MO 40500
Account Number: 28941921043980
June 17
Dan Wernecke
10101 Zafarano Blvd
Kansas City, MO 40500
Dear Mr Wernecke,
Congratulations on your new credit account with PMI Financial It's a compliment to you and your financial planning that your application has been approved We are pleased to inform you that a credit line
of one thousand dollars has been approved for your use All you have to do is visit a PMI store near you,
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Additionally, based on your good credit standing, extra cash may be just a phone call away Call me directly at PMI Financial to apply for the money you want
Karen Mortenson,
Your PMI Financial Manager
1-800-454-3432 ext 103
153 What is the purpose of the letter?
(a) To remind Mr Wernecke to pay his balance
(b) To welcome Mr Wernecke to PMI Financial
(c) To inform Mr Wernecke that his credit line
has been increased
(d) To notify Mr Wernecke that his loan
application has been received
154 How much is Mr Wernecke's credit line?
(a) $103
(b) $800
(c) $1000
(d) $1500
155 What will Mr Wernecke most likely do if
he wants extra money?
(a) Go to the nearest PMI store (b) Fill out an application online (c) Call his PMI Financial representative (d) Contact one of Ms Mortenson's employees
156 The word “transaction” in the first paragraph, line 4 is closest in meaning to (a) sales
(b) tax (c) business (d) contract MORNINGSTAR REAL ESTATE PARTNERS
OFFICE (956)234-2343 WEBSITE:www.morningstarproperties.com FAX (956)234-3423
APARTMENT RENTAL AGREEMENT
Morningstar Real Estate Partners, as Manager and Agent, rents to Resident(s) Apartment Number 333 located at 7530 San Pedro Avenue, Brownsville, Texas 78320 to be used solely for the purpose of a personal unfurnished apartment residence by: Carry Garcia for a term of nine months and fourteen days beginning June 17 and ending March 31 This Agreement shall be month-to-month and will terminate on April 1 Resident shall pay rent, tax, charges and deposits as set forth below
Monthly Base Rental Charges: $750 Other Charges and Deposits: $500
Monthly Pet Rent: $15 per month Pet Deposit: $300
Utilities: Natural gas - Paid by Resident
Electricity - Paid by Resident
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Waste disposal - Paid by Resident
Amount to be paid to the account of Morningstar Real Estate Partners by certified check on a monthly basis: $765
-The rent shall be $765 per month and must be paid on or before the first day of each month Residents may pay with a personal check, cashier's check, certified check or a money order
Resident : Carry Garcia Date: June 15
157 Who is most likely the recipient of the
agreement?
(a) A former resident
(b) A Morningstar partner
(c) The leasing agent
(d) The future tenant
158 How much will Ms Garcia pay on a
monthly basis?
(a) $300
(b) $500
(c) $750
(d) $765
159 When does the lease begin?
(a) March 31 (b) April 1 (c) June 15 (d) June 17
160 The word “terminate” in paragraph 1, line
4 is closest in meaning to (a) expire
(b) originate (c) repeat (d) continue
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