... the format shown in this sample when announcements to be displayed on the bulletin board (A) prepared (B) preparing (C) to prepare (D) prepare www.Hackers.co.kr [ ] 2009 133 The first year’s... being chosen as a summer intern in our marketing division This fall, numerous accomplished _ from across the globe competed for this position, but only six 141 (A) observers (B) supporters... Johnson auditorium on the third floor Please email my personal assistant, Ms Jennifer Wright, if you can 142 (A) compete (B) attend (C) enroll (D) apply Congratulations on this impressive accomplishment
[ ] 2009 3 101. It is a wonderful way to show our -------- to these people who make businesses run much more smoothly. (A) appreciate (B) appreciation (C) appreciated (D) appreciating 102. For almost fifteen years, Ms. Stewart has been a ----- employee in the shipping division at Global Warehouses. (A) first (B) prior (C) temporary (D) valued 109. Our manager, Mr. Adamsky wants to begin the meeting ------- at 9 A.M. on Monday. (A) soon (B) sometimes (C) presently (D) promptly 110. Global Consultants provides our customers with ----- professionals that can find innovative solutions for even the most challenging business problems. (A) distinguishable (B) distinguishably (C) distinguish (D) distinguished 103. Mr. Johnson will ----- be in charge of the correspondence with the Stockfield executives. (A) most likely (B) the one (C) to (D) want 111. ------- the updated printing procedures will affect the look of our promotional materials remains to be seen. (A) However (B) Whether (C) Even if (D) Because 104. Any staff member whose research paper is selected for publication in a journal will receive a ten percent bonus in the ------- pay period. (A) consecutive (B) following (C) previous (D) increasing 112. Any products that are currently out of -----cannot be ordered without paying a special fee to the company. (A) mind (B) type (C) print (D) condition 105. Although many deemed it ------- , the Rocky Corporation was able to generate large profits in the first year of business. (A) impossible (B) impossibility (C) impossibly (D) impossibleness 113. When there is a recession, people are more conservative and are ----- more likely to reduce their spending. (A) alone (B) almost (C) also (D) always 106. The District Committee decided to provide extended school services during the summer school program to all eligible students residing in the district ------- whether they attend district schools. (A) even if (B) despite (C) even (D) regardless of 114. India’s baffling preparations for Olympic hockey took another twist because two assistant coaches were fired -------- five weeks before the start of the Athens Games. (A) meagerly (B) barely (C) sparsely (D) virtually 107. Since GTC’s staff regularly travel, the CEO wants an IT infrastructure that can connect employees as ---travel to various parts of the world. (A) their (B) them (C) they (D) themselves 115. During the information session, the recruiting manager will clearly outline ----- the requirements will be for prospective applicants. (A) how (B) what (C) when (D) which 108. A sudden storm grounded the plane and all passengers were put up at a nearby hotel at the ------of the airline company. (A) toll (B) revenue (C) price (D) expense 116. Although the two computers have different operating systems, they are ----- in their memory capacity. (A) comparable (B) compare (C) compared (D) comparing w w w .H a ck e r s.co.k r [ ] 2009 3 117. ----- the termination of the regional sales manager, the company has tried to find a suitable replacement. (A) Because (B) Once (C) Since (D) While 125. We have found it ------- to request estimates from several contractors before choosing one. (A) legible (B) beneficial (C) abundant (D) accessible 118. Copies of private personal records ------- not distributed to public without prior authorization. (A) are (B) was (C) will be (D) being 126. At Gary Danko, reservations are taken exactly two months --------, and a weekend nights’ worth of tables sells out three hours after the phones open. (A) advance (B) firsthand (C) in advance (D) previous 119. Ms. Mido and Mr. Kasui were recognized for -----excellent work at Kasuya Company awards banquet. (A) their (B) theirs (C) them (D) they 127. Ms. Brasher’s budget is always likely to be -------, which protects her division from unexpected costs. (A) inflated (B) inflation (C) inflate (D) inflationary 120. Small-to-medium-sized enterprises owners rely ------- on local daily newspapers because it is far less expensive than hiring a marketing firm. 128. Job descriptions enable both prospective and current employees -------- what is expected of them. (A) of knowing (B) know (C) and know (D) to know (A) shortly (B) slowly (C) frequently (D) eventually 121. All applications must be ------- by the first of next month in order for them to be considered. (A) submit (B) submission (C) submitting (D) submitted 122. All employees ------- in the center after 6 p.m. are asked to make sure the laboratories are securely locked and that the security alarm is turned on before leaving. (A) will remain (B) remaining (C) remain (D) have remained 123. Mr. Andrew teaches seminars on all of Polaroid’s creative techniques and he is available to conduct workshops around the country -------- request. (A) in (B) upon (C) at (D) under 124. I am very interested in the advertised position and would --------- the opportunity to discuss my qualifications with you in person. (A) admire (B) thank (C) welcome (D) appraise 129. Metrocom Camera Club has its own darkroom facility within the wing that is -------- to all members at no extra cost. (A) approachable (B) available (C) creditable (D) eligible 130. Customs duties and taxes are paid by the -------at the time of delivery, or they can be billed to the Federal Express account. (A) recipient (B) receipt (C) receptive (D) receiving 131. The convention center will be ready for usage by the end of July -------- the builders are able to finish the first stage of work by the end of April. (A) if (B) then (C) so (D) so that 132. We recommend that you follow the format shown in this sample when -------- announcements to be displayed on the bulletin board. (A) prepared (B) preparing (C) to prepare (D) prepare www.Hackers.co.kr [ ] 2009 3 133. The first year’s sales of the new refrigerator were so -------- that the company made a decision to withdraw it from the market. (A) discouraging (B) discourage (C) discouraged (D) discouragingly 137. ----- in our corporate sales training program has doubled over the last two months. (A) Enroll (B) Enrolls (C) Enrolling (D) Enrollment 134. All employees are -------- that requests for union dues allotment may be submitted and processed at any time. (A) recognized (B) respected (C) reacted (D) reminded 138. Employees ------- to work overtime must be qualified to perform the overtime work in an efficient and expeditious manner. (A) acknowledged (B) ascribed (C) achieved (D) assigned 135. To compete effectively, the company should be aware of -------- the competitors in the industry are trying to accomplish. (A) that (B) whether (C) what (D) how 139. Many of Bennett Furniture's older designs are now more popular overseas than they are -----------. (A) local (B) locale (C) locally (D) locality 136. Fitness specialists have become an integral part of the wellness movement as people become more conscious ------- diet and exercise. (A) for (B) at (C) of (D) into 140. The policy to compensate executives with performance-based bonuses will be subject to ----- by the board of directors. (A) approve (B) approved (C) approval (D) approving Questions 141-143 refer to the following letter. Mr. Anthony Garcia 201 W. 32nd Street Apt. 30 New York, NY 10012 Dear Mr. Garcia, On behalf of Smith Pharmaceuticals, I would like to congratulate you on being chosen as a summer intern in our marketing division. This fall, numerous accomplished _____________ from across the globe competed for this position, but only six 141. (A) observers (B) supporters (C) associations (D) candidates were selected. A small banquet will be hosted for all the summer marketing interns on Wednesday, April 10th at 6 pm in the Johnson auditorium on the third floor. Please email my personal assistant, Ms. Jennifer Wright, if you can __________. 142. (A) compete (B) attend (C) enroll (D) apply Congratulations on this impressive accomplishment. We hope to see _____ on April 10th. 143. (A) him (B) you www.Hackers.co.kr [ ] 2009 3 (C) it (D) them Best regards, Sarah Moore Marketing Director Smith Pharmaceuticals Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter. Tropical Airlines P.O. Box 2903-2034 Nassau, Bahamas Thanks for ___________ Tropical Airlines, the premier airline in the Caribbean. 144. (A) choosing (B) choose (C) choice (D) chooses Your flight is scheduled to ___________ at 2:30 P.M. on January 15th. 145. (A) depart (B) arrive (C) stop (D) resume Please drop by our ticket counter at the airport on the day of departure, so that we can fill out any __________ 146. (A) remains (B) remained (C) remaining (D) remain documents before you depart. In addition, please look over the attached pamphlet about the additional services our airline provides passengers. Thank you for choosing Tropical Airlines. We hope you fly with us again. Tropical Airlines Questions 147-149 refer to the following e-mail. From: Gray, Alan (alan.gray@azu.edu) To: Nanotechnology research department members Date: Monday, March 7 Subject: Annual Budget Greetings, Today I received our department s prospective __________ for the next year. 147. (A) addition (B) budget (C) objectives (D) itinerary It seems like we will get less funding than we did in the past for buying research equipment. I realize this is not what we expected, as we ________________ more funding from the university. 148. (A) were anticipated (B) are anticipating (C) will anticipate (D) had anticipated Please understand that requests for additional funding are currently being reviewed, and I will post any updates as I receive them. If you need to order any research equipment, please contact me by this Thursday. Due to the lack of funding, please be ___________, and assess whether the equipment you are ordering is necessary for our 149. (A) selective www.Hackers.co.kr [ ] 2009 3 (B) select (C) selecting (D) selection department. Kind regards, Alan Gray Questions 150-152 refer to the following notice. Sienna Company, the world s largest shipping company, is ____________. 150. (A) expanding (B) closing (C) concentrating (D) evaluating Sienna is opening up five new offices in India, and the Human Resources (HR) Division has announced it will increase recruiting. The HR Division is looking to recruit over 100 talented professionals for various roles in these new offices. The candidates_____________, according to the HR Division, would exhibit the highest degree of professionalism. 151. (A) being sought (B) have sought (C) seeking (D) seek The applicants need to have worked in a field for over five years, show a strong performance record, and be _________ in the utilization of relevant technology and equipment. 152. (A) skilled (B) skillfully (C) skills (D) skill www.Hackers.co.kr www.Hackers.co.kr .