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decade ago (A) Although (B) Until (C) Despite (D) Otherwise (A) if (B) since (C) how (D) than current city retail psychology reveals that consumers react favorably to gardens in shopping precincts, many towns are now creating attractive landscapes to attract customers the bistro's opening was delayed, the general consensus was that the excellent menu there more than made up for it 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 the erection of the Hillside Housing Complex is delayed, houses are expected to be sold rapidly (A) Therefore (B) So that (C) Whether (D) Even if (A) Since (B) Despite (O) IInlets (D) So experience with children would be a positive; it is not regarded as essential for applicants for the job Recruiters from DHC Electronics are planning to attend trade shows in Berlin and Prague they are not going to Warsaw (A) in spite of (B) so as (G) despite (D) though (A) Otherwise (B) Despite (C) Although (I )) Regarding research for the Collins case is so complex, Mr Harris is going to need to request help from some of the company associates (A) Because (B) Moreover (C) Therefore (D) Nevertheless www.nhantriviet.com Unit Conjunctions 107 10 Company travel policy states that a executives may fly first class flight's duration is greater than ten hours (A) as if (B) only if (C) not only (D) as much as 11 All employee information held by Washington Mutual will be kept in confidence its publication is otherwise agreed by individual employees (A) whether (B) as if (C) except (D) unless 12 Everything looks very positive for the company, the current investors not default on their agreements (A) as if (B) whereas (C) whether (D) assuming that 13 We recommend that all of our customers register their products' serial numbers online they may be assured of receiving all software updates (A) rather (B) in case of (C) as to (D) so that 14 inconvenient, all worksite visitors must wear full safety gear, including helmets and steel-toed boots (A) Almost (B) Never (C) Seldom (t)) However 108 TOEIC Training Reading Comprehension 860 15 Telecommuter boosters will often mention convenient it is for people wishing to cut down on their work hours (A) how (B) therefore (C) only (D) most 16 Laboratory access is restricted to those having registered fingerprints or retinal scans (A) both (B) every (C) any (D) either 17 Neither video cameras snack foods are allowed in the cinema (A) or (B) nor (C) and (D) either 18 Industry watchers have expressed their surprise that such a humble company not prospered but also became a conglomerate (A) alone (B) over (C) only (U) less 19 After a solid four decades, Wet and Wild is the sole remaining publication catering to freshwater and saltwater aquarium owners (A) so (B) neither (C) either (D) both www.nhantriviet.com 20 As the venue is now booked the date agreed upon, Ms Chen can commission the flyers for the fundraising ball 25 The administration requires next-of-kin family details for all employees members need to be contacted during emergencies (A) while (B) yet (C) but (D) and 21 High-level sportspeople must maintain a high level of fitness run the risk of suffering injuries that cause permanent damage (A) therefore (B) even if (C) in case (D) despite 26 Under this liability plan, you are financially covered in case you damage another your payments are person's car, up to date (A) besides (13) on account of (C) or else (D) either 22 The storage facility plan was due last week; the manager has now granted the architects an extension (A) so as (B) provided that (C) depending on (D) lather than 27 The factory's internal lights are controlled so that they are only in operation workers are present (A) but (B) beyond (C) until (D) that 23 Stradbroke Management Optimization relies on a strong core group of consultants, and the company stresses its human touch in consulting with new clients (A) therefore (B) now that (C) in case mm (A) during (B) whereas (C) while (D) through 28 newly hired employees have completed a trial period, they are set to receive full medical and pension plans (A) Soon (B) Then (C) Later (D) Once (D) otherwise 24 All employees are reminded to treat each other with politeness and respect that we can maintain a civil atmosphere at all times (A) as (B) ilien (0) so (0) if www.nhantriviet.com Unit Conjunctions 109 ... so that 14 inconvenient, all worksite visitors must wear full safety gear, including helmets and steel-toed boots (A) Almost (B) Never (C) Seldom (t)) However 10 8 TOEIC Training Reading Comprehension. .. Conjunctions 10 7 10 Company travel policy states that a executives may fly first class flight's duration is greater than ten hours (A) as if (B) only if (C) not only (D) as much as 11 All employee... marking their lowest level since late last year (A) to (B) at (G) in (D) on 96 IOFIC Training Reading Comprehension 860 wvvw.nhantriviet.com 32 Peter Lawrence has been tasked with conducting online