If your apartment needs _____, contact the office during normal business hours to arrange for a service call.. a exchanges b governments c qualifications d administrations Office Supplie
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delivery of inventory and components to improve
_, reduce lead times, and trim costs
(a) efficient
(b) efficiency
(c) efficiently
(d) be efficient
102 The course will be broken into six modules,
each of which stands alone as an instructional
_
(a) quiz
(b) unit
(c) school
(d) teacher
103 Philanthropists Henry and Elsie Wellman today
will announce a $20 million _ to Scripp’s
Cancer Institute, to provide seed money for
promising new cancer research projects
(a) donate
(b) donated
(c) donation
(d) donating
104 Attoyot Industries is _ for creating more
than 190,000 jobs in the past two years, making it
the state’s largest nongovernment employer
(a) hiring
(b) planning
(c) dependable
(d) responsible
105 Proper pricing, accurate quotations, choosing
the terms of the sale, and selecting the payment
method are critical _ in selling a product or
service overseas
(a) costs
(b) credits (c) elements (d) problems
106 Paul Hamilton _ after 11 seasons as head coach of the Elmhurst football team to focus on his responsibilities as the school’s athletic director (a) worked out
(b) named after (c) turned over (d) stepped down
107 Citizens Electronics Corp needs to downsize,
to bring it more in line with its shrinking market _
(a) link (b) plug (c) share (d) outlet
108 The report concluded by recommending that a business _ be hired to help things run more smoothly
(a) manager (b) meeting (c) strategy (d) schedule
109 It _ four craftsmen about 30 hours to build, pholster, and finish an authentic Brunton black and cherry dining room chair
(a) takes (b) times (c) keeps (d) holds
110 Most scientists doubt Dr Richards’ claim to _ signs of microscopic life on Mars
(a) find (b) finding (c) are found
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111 The Hostetler-Graz _ of Muchen
Automotive released the first official photos of its
new N-class sedan
(a) engine
(b) feature
(c) vehicle
(d) division
112 An earthquake struck about 120 miles off
Northern California early Sunday, near _ a
larger earthquake occurred last week
(a) how
(b) that
(c) when
(d) where
113 After loading the worksheet, review it to make
sure the correct _ has been loaded into the input
cells
(a) data
(b) addition
(c) computer
(d) software
114 All hotel suites _ high-speed Internet
access, complimentary breakfast, beverages, and free
laundry and valet services
(a) charge
(b) travel
(c) include
(d) reserve
115 High school students should be offered extra
_ in courses that are required to prepare them
for college
(a) assistance
(b) graduation
(c) scholarship
(d) registration
116 Communicating with color is a proven way to improve the response you get from print materials _ direct-mail and meeting handouts
(a) as to (b) as for (c) such as (d) to such
117 Hydrochloric acid is always _ in the stomach and is a crucial element for proper digestion
(a) basic (b) present (c) various (d) allowed
118 If your apartment needs _, contact the office during normal business hours to arrange for a service call
(a) rent (b) key (c) repairs (d) roommates
119 MGK Research provides research and advice for executives, helping them to improve performance and _ costs with the aid of technology
(a) reduce (b) reduces (c) reducing (d) reduction
120 Margaret Hanzlik received her B.A degree in English Literature _ the University of Columbus in 2001
(a) by (b) on (c) from
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121 In 1962, there were an estimated 10,000
computers in the world, and although they were
_ by today’s standards, each cost hundreds of
thousands of dollars
(a) priced
(b) primitive
(c) expensive
(d) programmed
122 A two-tablespoon _ of peanut butter
contains 12.2 grams of unsaturated fat and no
cholesterol
(a) piece
(b) glass
(c) serving
(d) measuring
123 Tamara Johnson’s hand-designed bowls, cups,
and plates have become a commercial _ locally,
and she now plans to sell her wares on the Internet
(a) craft
(b) store
(c) success
(d) television
124 In certain industries, rapidly fluctuating _
can create the twin problems of excess inventory and
inventory shortages
(a) charge
(b) demand
(c) request
(d) estimate
125 From the start, Wilbur’s poetry was
characterized by a formal and refined _ that he
helped make popular
(a) book
(b) word
(c) style
(d) letter
126 Once your registration has been approved, your membership will remain effective until the _ January
(a) end (b) after (c) following (d) beginning
127 The company hired a consulting _ to help with introducing the new product to the Boston area (a) firm
(b) guest (c) program (d) traveler
128 All first-year master’s degree students at the Daniels Institute are required to take an introductory oceanography course, _ of their previous aca-demic background
(a) anyway (b) despite (c) regardless (d) nevertheless
129 The survey concluded that the two-day convention provided the city with a total estimated economic _ of $8.5 million
(a) product (b) benefit (c) weekend (d) condition
130 Our products are warranted to be free of _
in materials and workmanship
(a) goods (b) metals (c) designs (d) defects
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represents a viable model for explaining how
mathematics _
(a) learn
(b) is learned
(c) are learned
(d) is to learn
132 According to studio estimates issued on
Sunday, the new adventure film has earned $71.1
million across the United States and Canada _
opening on Wednesday
(a) once
(b) since
(c) during
(d) because
133 When Diablo, Inc took over its former partner
last month, it demonstrated an _ of the growing
importance of retail applications
(a) understand
(b) understood
(c) understands
(d) understanding
134 Southern Star Energy currently _ more
than 130 oil wells in Texas and Oklahoma
(a) operates
(b) operating
(c) operations
(d) has operated
135 The industrial revolution was driven by
profound social _, as Europe moved from a
primarily agricultural and rural economy to a
capitalist and urban economy
(a) ages
(b) roots
(c) changes
(d) periods
136 Most airlines offer discounts for travelers making _ through their Web- sites
(a) travel (b) luggage (c) airports (d) reservations
137 If the computer is not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it may cause _ with radio and television reception
(a) appliance (b) equipment (c) reception (d) interference
138 Heat-related problems are more likely to occur among workers who have not been given time _
to working in the heat
(a) adjusted (b) to adjust (c) adjustment (d) are adjusting
139 Economic growth in many countries will be _ until Chinese demand for Asian goods picks
up
(a) sent off (b) held back (c) taken down (d) checked out
140 We are located _ 1075 Bellevue Way, just north of Bellevue Square Mall in Belgate Plaza (a) at
(b) of (c) to (d) with
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It is never too _ to start thinking about your child’s or your grandchild’s education
141 (a) early (b) short (c) quick (d) young
At Resident Investment Services, our Financial Consultants are ready to help you get started as _ as you want
142 (a) ever (b) soon (c) always (d) usually Whether it’s a 529 College Savings Plan, an UGMA/UTMA Custodial Account, or simply a Mutual Fund, we have the _ to help you find the option that’s right for you
143 (a) profit (b) savings (c) beginning (d) expertise
So stop by any one of our branches or give us a call Our Financial Consultants are ready _ you through all your college planning needs, one step at a time
144 (a) to walk (b) walking (c) for walking (d) to have walked
Questions 145-148 refer to the following letter.
Oil prices may fall next year as output rises, analysts said in a recent _
145 (a) gain (b) total (c) yield (d) survey The increase in prices has encouraged producers to _ in new equipment and develop new fields
146 (a) use (b) labor (c) invest (d) pursue Analysts expect that crude oil traded in London will average $52.30 _ barrel in the third quarter
147 (a) for (b) per
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148 (a) drilled (b) entered (c) consumed (d) introduced
Questions 149-152 refer to the following letter.
Water and electricity are a dangerous _,
149 (a) mix (b) set (c) sum (d) tie which is why there are so many regulations governing such matters as the use of electrical _, voltage limits, and types of electrical outlet permitted in wet areas
150 (a) methods (b) contracts (c) economies (d) appliances However, regulations vary greatly between countries, from the types of switches and outlets allowed _ the room, to the _ needed before someone can tackle electrical work in bathrooms
151 (a) in (b) into (c) onto (d) after However, regulations vary greatly between countries, from the types of switches and outlets allowed _ the room, to the _ needed before someone can tackle electrical work in bathrooms
152 (a) exchanges (b) governments (c) qualifications (d) administrations
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Anytime Office Supplies is your single source for over 35,000 products, including office furniture, meeting supplies, and much more Our online office supply ordering system is extremely easy to use and our customer service staff will do anything to make sure we meet your needs Our 35 wholesale warehouses & mega depots provide efficient sources for delivery throughout the United States
153 What special service does Anytime Office
Supplies offer?
(a) Free shipping
(b) Quick delivery
(c) Discounted prices
(d) Free installation
154 According to the advertisement, where can Anytime Office Supplies’ products be purchased?
(a) Online (b) Through a catalog (c) At its own retail outlets (d) From major furniture stores
Stopped Cold Above Mars
The recent solar activity has claimed a far-off victim: a radiation meter aboard the Mars Argo spacecraft
The instrument stopped working in late October, government officials said last week, after being bombarded by radiation from a particularly intense solar storm
The meter, which had worked well in the two years that Argo has been orbiting Mars, was used in part to determine the potential radiation risk to future human explorers Mission engineers have tried to get the meter working again but have not succeeded They say they will keep trying in the coming weeks
155 What does the report say was damaged on
the Mars Argo spacecraft?
(a) A meter
(b) A telescope
(c) A solar panel
(d) A solar cell
156 Which of the following is true about the Mars Argo spacecraft?
(a) It had problems two weeks earlier
(b) It was built by American engineers
(c) It has been orbiting Mars for two years (d) It is scheduled to land on Mars’ surface
To: All Staff
From: Kathy White
Date: July 25, 20—
Re: Back-up for Power Outages/Major Systems Failure
In the wake of last week’s major blackout, many people have been asking about our campus’s electrical backup systems
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of spare equipment The Veterinary School is equipped with back-up generators If the power goes out, the generators will cycle on and restore power to the system
During normal office hours, University Maintenance will respond directly to a power failure After hours, the school will contact the local electrical company
157 According to the memorandum, when did
the most recent power failure occur?
(a) One day earlier
(b) One week earlier
(c) Two weeks earlier
(d) One month earlier
158 Which part of the campus has back-up
generators?
(a) The Cafeteria
(b) The Plant Nursery
(c) The Medical School (d) The Veterinary School
159 Who will handle power failures at the university after normal working hours?
(a) The Police (b) The Fire Department (c) The local electrical company (d) The University Maintenance Department
Pollock’s buys condiment brands from French firm
H.J Pollock’s Co., the United States’ largest ketchup maker, has agreed to buy the U&P Foods and Perkins sauce divisions from France’s Groupe Dumar for $852 million
The brands, which are marketed primarily in Britain, the United States, and Canada, accounted for close
to $292 million in revenue last year, Dumar said
Dumar said it will also grant Cleveland, Ohio-based Pollock’s a license to manufacture its O’Shea brand
of sauces in Europe as part of the deal
The sale adds condiments including Perkins Worcestershire sauce, U&P Sauce, O’Shea soy sauce and Ranee spices to Pollock’s famous original ketchup Besides controlling 60 percent of the U.S ketchup market, Pollock’s makes brands including Rui frozen potatoes and Slimdown diet foods
160 What did Pollock’s Co purchase?
(a) Another company
(b) New product lines
(c) New production facilities
(d) License to use a new technology
161. What is learned about H.J Pollock’s Co.? (a) It has facilities throughout Europe
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(c) It is the leading food distributor in the U.S
(d) It earned $292 million in revenues the
previous year
162. Which of the following products is Pollock’s NOT planning to sell?
(a) Soy sauce (b) Diet foods (c) Mayonnaise (d) Frozen potatoes
Mouth Guard for Migraine Relief
Dr James Beard, a dentist and migraine sufferer, has come up with a mouth guard designed to alleviate painful headaches James calls the device the NTI (for nociceptive trigeminal inhibition) System It is small, covering just the two front teeth, and designed to keep the jaw from clenching while the wearer sleeps In clinical trials, more than 80 percent of patients felt some relief after using the NTI for two months It costs around $500 and is available on rescription from a dentist
163 What is the NTI designed to do?
(a) Cure colds
(b) Stop snoring
(c) Improve sleep
(d) Ease headaches
164 How is the NTI designed to be worn?
(a) On the head
(b) In the mouth
(c) Over the eyes (d) Around the neck
165. Which claim is made about the NTI?
(a) It was tested on people
(b) It was developed in Europe
(c) It was approved by the government
(d) It was designed by a team of scientists
Marketing Communications
5801 South Ellis Ave., Suite 2010
Chicago, IL 60637
September 2, 20—
Mr Leo Payne, Chief Executive Officer
Main Deal Realty
6525 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60626
Dear Mr Payne,
During the four years Marketing Communications served as Great Scott's public relations agency, that organization received 500 percent more positive press than it ever had in its history
We would like the opportunity to make a presentation to you to serve as Main Deal's public relations
Trang 10agency to handle your entire marketing, public relations, and advertising programs We feel sure we can offer you the same kind of representation that helped Great Scott become a leader in your industry We have specialized in the real-estate industry in Chicago for more than seventeen years
I suggest we meet at your office next Wednesday at 2:00 P.M Our presentation will take forty minutes During our years as Great Scott's public relations agency, we worked with Dusty Parker, Shannon Monroe, and Elisa Banks of your company I'm sure they can give you additional information on our qualifications, and you may want them to attend our presentation
I will call your office to confirm a meeting time We look forward to meeting with you
Sincerely,
Marcus Silver
166 What does Marcus Silver want Leo Payne
to do?
(a) Respond by phone
(b) Attend a luncheon
(c) Visit Silver’s office
(d) Listen to a presentation
167 Which of the following is a claim Marcus
Silver makes about Marketing Communications?
(a) It offers a money-back guarantee
(b) It is designed for small businesses
(c) It specializes in the real estate industry
(d) It is the leading public relations agency in Chicago
168 What does Marcus Silver hope Dusty Parker, Shannon Monroe, and Elisa Banks will do?
a) Schedule a meeting with Leo Payne (b) Make a final decision by the end of the week (c) Sign a contract with Marketing Communications
(d) Provide information about Marketing Communications