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f PROGRESS TEST HB HiFi has upgraded its stock from the BC50 to the new BC100, which features improved functionality SD card slots and USB ports (A) plus (B) together (C) both (D) though The aging administrative buildings are virtually uninhabitable in both winter and summer their primitive heating and cooling vents (A) in order to (B) due to (G) since (D) because 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 waiting for a formal incident report, the company's European head officer called the branch manager for an informal situation update (A) According to (O) T urther fC) Instead of (D) However company regulations, all employees will be considered for a yearly performance-based pay raise (A) In common with (B) According to (C) In case of (D) On behalf of 94 TOEIC Trairwig Reading Comprehension 8f>0 In-house legal specialists and hired attorneys are always very busy to patent infringement suits against the company (A) suited (B) conducive (C) prior (D) forward Company clients who cannot get through to an associate or senior executive due to busy phone lines may always leave a message our team of receptionists (A) with (B) off (O) from (D) by Mr Dumont is going to read the proposal accuracy before it is sent to the board members (A) in (B) over (C) for (D) from Dr Christian Nielson is renowned as a pediatrician devoted the care of terminally ill children (A) that (B) of (C) so (D) to 10 When owners of company products source spare parts unregistered suppliers, their warranty may be void (A) over (B) behind (C) out of (D) from www.nhantriviet.com Anyone seeking further information the advertising job should consult the company's website 16 researcher (A) in (B) so that (C) even if (D) about BNY Infotech is a leader the biggest players in the software industry (A) among (B) (ton i (C) into (D) at Professor Brown will return to the university when the semester resumes, which time he will reply to all requests for post-graduate student mentoring (A) across (B) at (C) on (D) with The corporation's increase in sales stood at 5.8% at the end of the last quarter, which was the record rate of growth set late last year (A) less (B) below (C) little (D) lower All departments wanting to contribute to the monthly bulletin must have their content submitted the 30th of this month (A) on (G) by (C) between (t >) except his time as a faculty member, Professor Michelson developed the image of a dedicated and serious (A) Into (B) Upon (C) About (O) During 17 Mr Hernandez has finished all of the studying required for his promotion, for an accounting unit he will take during winter vacation (A) except (B) toward (C) when (D) instead 18 some turbulent discussions, the chairman of Universal Exports eventually announced a partnership with Cyber Systems, Inc (A) At (B) Following (C) Upon (D) Except 19 The grand ballroom at the Interpark Hotel was reserved by Ms Schneider the company's awards ceremony (A) from (B) for (C) onto (D) off 20 A proposal is under consideration the extension of the Mt Hutchison dam system (A) for (B) next (C) while (O) onto ' I 1- I I www.nhantiiviet.com Unit Prepositions 95 21 There are always openings for people Ms O'Brian's caliber at our office 27 Smith expects to introduce its new computerized management system the end of the year (A) by (B) around ' (C) while (0) of 22 Due to changing trends, there was a distinct drop-off in the number speakers at this year's seminar (A) of (B) from (C) with (D) foi 23 half of the DSY Corporation's annual profits are generated in the Middle East (A) More (B) Over (C) Higher (D) Further 24 Jonathan Kerr was asked to head the printing division the downsizing process (A) behind (B) shove (C) except (D) through 25 The recent changes going on the consumer electronics industry reflect the new focus on consumer demand (A) into (B) throughout (C) during (D) as (A) tov/ard (B) regarding (C) against (D) above 28 older versions, the new GetAround Guide to America now features budget accommodation listings (A) Before (B) instead (C) Linlike (D) Contrary 29 In the Windsor Hotel's basement, there is a fully equipped gym featuring a rockclimbing wall an overhang (A) beside (B) across (C) from (D) with 30 In order to apply to move from one department the company to another, employees should consult Ms Hoskings (A) among (B) since (C) within (D) whereas 31 As most common stationery items are ordered in bulk, all employees must not reorder office supplies first consulting the office manager (A) without (B) afterward (C) then (D) besides a level below 26 Interest rates fell 5.5 percent in September, 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 research to assist Beverly D'Angelo she creates her presentation 35 The seminar was held so far the city center that buses were the only available mass-transit option (A) from (B) next (C) on (0) off (A) than (B) also (C) moreover (D) while 36 33 Anyone ordering a new MP3 player the end of the month will receive a free extra set of headphones (A) at (B) in (C) upon (D) before 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 (A) Unless (B) Because (C) Barring (0) Except 34 No vehicle ownership will be officially recognized such time as it is registered with the state transport authority (A) without (B) until (C) between (D) against www.nhantr iviet.com Unit Prepositions 97 PROGRESS TEST the employees' new details were entered into the company's records, salary payment records began arriving regularly (A) Like (B) Once (C) Unless (D) Despite McCloud Media has grown steadily at a rate of approximately five percent every year shares were floated a 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