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Trang 1CONJUNCTIONS AND PREPOSITIONS Exercise 1
01 The Maxwell Byrd Company prides itself on having established modern efficient procedures unmatched in the industry
02 All the examinees should bring a driver’s license or passport and a pencil to the testing center
03 To prevent electricity outages in areas where service is not readily available, use major
appliances before noon after 7p.m
04 If you placed an order, have not received your package, please wait two months from the day it was shipped before making an inquiry
05 The training staff was instructed neither to give handouts before the sessions to distribute the manuals until after the seminar had ended
06 All of the workers were warned about wearing masks in the laboratory, half of them ignored the advisory and got sick
07 The new interior design of the office has both increased employee productivity drawn many positive remarks from the clients
Trang 208 The chief executive is trying to decide whether to assign an individual an entire team to evaluate last week’s event
09 Better product advertising is needed that not only grabs the viewer’s attention stimulates consumer desire to spend money
10 Candidates will be considered on the basis of their prior experience on their level of dedication and loyalty
11 Your participation in support of our charity benefit will help feed the thousands of starving children our company sponsors
12 The severance request has been processed by the head office, not by the accounting department as of yet
13 At the end of Sarah’s first month of employment, the company evaluated her daily performance and her total month’s production
14 This project began almost five months ago is expected to be finished in December
15 Our store will be refinanced, to save on long term interest rates and to ensure a solid credit rating
Trang 316 The company will have performance reviews over the next few weeks, the manager is going to inform all employees of the review process
17 The restaurant critic advised patronizing the newly opened Greek restaurant nor the 20-year-old grilled food eatery
18 Make sure that not only the agenda the annual report have been put into the envelopes for each of the directors as well
19 You can either submit your applications by e-mail send the needed information by post
20 All new computer technicians should receive and up-to-date training in the use and maintenance of state of the art equipment
Exercise 2
1 The telephone information service is available round the clock ……… it is a special
holiday
(A) regardless (B) whether (C) despite (D) even if
2 The new work schedule cuts back on extra hours ……… improving employee efficiency with longer lunch breaks
3 At this company, quarterly bonuses are awarded, ……… all of the sales goals are met (A) so as (B) depending on (C) rather than (D) provided
Trang 44 The loan agency has been closed for investigation ……… claims were made that the owner dipped into overhead funds
(A) when (B) due to (C) in spite of (D) since
5 We will hold a workshop ……… more than ten employees register
6 The club is so exclusive that visitors are not permitted to use its services ……… accompanied
by a member
(A) without (B) otherwise (C) but (D) unless
7 Some of the suggestion proposed by the assistant manager had to be declined ……… they did not reflect the company’s approach to employee relations
(A) unless (B) rather than (C) because (D) anyway
8 The company decided to change its policy regarding holiday breaks ……… the labor union initiated a strike
9 ……… Frank prefers having a quick meal at his desk, Carl would rather have a leisurely lunch at a good restaurant
(A) As soon as (B) While (C) Because of (D) However
10 Mr Gonzales should inform his assistant about his schedule ……… he is planning a business trip to Tokyo with the rest of the marketing team
11 ……… deciding whether or not to purchase an investment property, it is important to
consider the terms of investment and the ongoing costs
(A) Whatever (B) However (C) Whichever (D) Whenever
12 Harold Grist became the company’s top senior manager ……… successfully leading the firm through the period of near bankruptcy
13 Employees are being asked to pull overtime ……… the current project has been
completed
Trang 514 ……… you sign the document, you should carefully review the details of the contract
15 This color copier will last beyond its warranty ……… the machine is periodically maintained and worn-out parts are replaced
(A) whereas (B) in case (C) unless (D) as long as
16 ……… accompanied by an adult, children under the age of twelve are admitted free into the museum
17 An additional 78000 job opening is available for entry-level workers ……… increasing foreign investments have spurred companies to establish new factories
18 ……… the bank approves his application for a small business loan, Gary intends to open his shop by the end of the year
(A) Providing (B) Nevertheless (C) The fact what (D) Until
19 Included in this month’s subscription is a coupon for a discounted year membership ……… you can introduce our magazine to your friends
(A) in order (B) so that (C) in addition to (D) such as
20 ……… the raw material needs of the company, we have had to explore other means to obtain the supplies we require
(A) Consider (B) Considered (C) Considering (D) Consideration
Exercise 3
1 ………… inexperienced, individuals with the willingness to learn will make a difference in the
foreseeable future
2 ……… searching for long-term economic growth, the government intends to study immediate solutions to avoid severe criticism from the public
A According to B However C Until D Instead of
3 We want you to be aware that we’re doing our utmost, ……… we will not be able to provide you with a personalized experience on our website
Trang 6A in spite of B so as C despite D though
4 Passengers will get to their destination on time ………… our departure time is a little late due to a mechanical problem
5 ……… to focus resources and investment on this rapidly growing business, we have to make a
strategic decision
6 …… all the alterations to the plan have been approved, they should be submitted to the appropriate office no later than the end of the month
7 I have also attached a list … all my work experience as required
8 Employees who participate in this training program can learn a great deal about themselves as well as experience in … personal and profession growth
9 You’re advised to contact us immediately … technical problems with your computer system don’t seem to be resolved
10 ……… the unsuccessful summer season, the manager wants to go ahead with expansion plans
11 If you want to purchase a lower priced ticket, either contact us through regular email …… call our hotline and then we will send you an application immediately
12 By the end of the day, you must decide ………… or not you want to attend the conference next month
13 ………… we concede that the union does have a point, it is impossible for us to meet the members’ demands
Trang 714 If you are not able to present a valid receipt, neither may the products be returned ………… are you refunded
15 More efforts to accomplish the objectives for reducing costs have been made ………… they were set out at the beginning of this year
16 ……… the manager found out that the secretary had lied to her, she was furious
17 ………… he attended the conference, he didn’t think it was very informative
A in fact B because C although D unless
18 The flight to Berlin arrived late ……… the stormy weather
A for B because C then after D because of
19 ……… the threat to security, he always leaves his filing cabinet unlocked when he is not in his office
A owing to B since C despite D during
20 ………… there are so many stores throughout the district, any type of bad publicity carries a lot of risks
Exercise 4
1 Service employees are exempt from overtime ………… the positions meet specific requirements
2 …… waiting for a formal incident report, the company’s European head office called the branch manager for an informal situation update
A According to B Further C Instead of D However
3 His first job ……… graduating from college was working for an automobile dealership
4 Fax me ……… the shipment arrives
Trang 85 Don’t hesitate Please notify the front desk ……… the problem occurs
6 ………… moving to the downtown branch last year, Ms Taylor stays in touch with many of her old colleagues at our branch
A Subsequently B Meanwhile C However D Despite
7 ……… a sudden increase in the value of foreign currencies, the imported car market looks set to remain steady for the remaining months of the year
8 ………… the employees’ new details were entered into the company’s records, salary payment records began arriving regularly
9 ………… experience with children would be a positive, it is not regarded as essential for applicants for the job
A Otherwise B Despite C Although D Regardless
10 People Movers Recruitment is going ahead with its plan to open offices in regional centers ………… annual returns declined in the first quarter
A still B however C instead of D even though
11 Mr Hatcher is now curious about the general opinion on the matter of formatting a standard ………… deluxe system instead of formatting a premiere one
12 McCloud Media has grown steadily at a rate of approximately five percent every year ………… shares were floated a decade ago
13 ………… I was visiting the Grand Canyon, I bumped into one of my friends from Japan
14 I wonder ………… anybody here owns a truck I am really in need of that
15 The working hours for this position are flexible, ………… there will be some compulsory overtime
Trang 9A so that B despite C but D whenever
16 All the details on the recent project should be completed ……… to the departure of the delegation
17 ……… the stockbrokers said that the market was healthy, they refused to invest more money
A Because B Although C In addition D So
18 Laboratory access is restricted to those having …… registered fingerprints or retinal cans
19 The applications submitted will be accepted ………… accompanied by photo
20 Neither video cameras …… snack foods are allowed in the cinema
Exercise 5
1 ………… newly hired employees have completed a trial period, they are set to receive full medical and pension plans
2 Buses in the metropolitan area are rarely on schedule ………… traffic is busy and hectic
3 We are not happy to announce that due to recent cutbacks on members, we won’t be able to accept new projects ………… further notice
4 All employees are reminded to treat each other with politeness and respect ……… that we can maintain a good atmosphere at all times
5 …… announcing his retirement, Mr Kinsley has been busy trying to train his replacement
6 ……… Mr Pennington retires, he will receive an annual pension of more than fifty thousand dollars from Packard Incorporated
Trang 10A Often B However C While D Once
7 Golf Weekly is a newly published magazine that caters to ……… experienced and inexperienced golfers who are just learning to play the game
8 ………… the job market is not stable, those people who persist will be able to land jobs eventually
9 Those dates have been chosen since Jim will be travelling extensively in …… March and April
10 All staff members are reminded that they should not use the executive room ……… they have written authorization to do so
11 Major Australian car-manufacturers will continue to produce their flagship large sedans ………… the recent increases in fuel costs
12 his appointment as our head of accounting services, Paul Robinson was working as a high-powered merchant banker in London
13 Technology Advancement still enjoys a good reputation ……… its sales have consistently
declined over the past few years
A instead of B even though C despite D however
14 You can be assured that your personal information will not be disclosed……… you give us written authorization
15 Our company usually ships the books to the client ……… we receive the payment for the books and the shipping
A during B possibly C as soon as D later
16 The senior manager will be away on a business trip at least ……… the end of the month
17 ……… submitting my application after the deadline, the university agreed to consider my suitability to study there
Trang 11A In spite of B Possibly C Nevertheless D Due to
18 The company will keep our employees’ personal information strictly confidential ………… when written permission is given for it to be released
19 The architects is considering redesigning the building ……… the meeting rooms will be on the second and fourth floors
A in order to B so that C because of D just as
20 Customers who place an order for the MP3 player ………… March 31 will receive a free download package from our website