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REVIEW Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence Mark A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet 1.Employee benefits include paid holidays, medical and dental coverage, and a generous _ plan A.pension B taxation C expansion D resignation 2.You will be in my office with the finished report by five o’clock today, I’ll fire you! Got it? A.nor then B in fact C or else D of course The boss was so angry at me that I was sure I be fired A.will B would C may D might 4.She said she _ rather not meet with you face to face A.had B could C did D would 5.I will not be able to make the meeting, so my attorney will be negotiating on my A.behalf B beside C objective D objection 6.My arm hurts A bunch of us blood today at work A.give B to give C gaved D gave I don’t mind staying late every now and again, don’t expect me to be here every evening A.and B so C therefore D but 8. _was always one of my strong points during my M.B.A course A.To advertise B Advertising C Advertisement D To advertising 9.Honestly, I think my _ is too low for all the work that I A.celery B salary C solid D salve 10.The _ is the first door on the right at the end of the hall A.label B Labrador C labyrinth D lavatory 11.Tomorrow, I going on a week-long business trip to the Maldives A.will B to C is D am 12.She _ always on time A.is B does be C are D be 13.He tries hard, but I _ don’t think he is doing a good job A.very B really C almost D exceptionally 14 We receive our on the last Friday of every month A.paydays B paychecks C payment D parchment 15.Please when you are done with the computer A.lock off B lock on C log in D log out 16.If only I have to work tonight, I could ask her to the movie opening A.did not B might not C shall not D could not 17.When I asked her whether the company had any plans for new investments, her simply a knowing smile A respond B response C responding D responsive C aren’t D is 18 There _ no “I” in “Team” A.be B isn’t 19.One of the lawyers an accountant, too A.is B are C am D to be 20.The new advertising slogan will be, “Beppos tastes good a peanut butter should.” A.just as B although C because D but B Read the following text and choose the proper option to each blank Then mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet From: david@creamsonbooks.com To: Aaron@gmail.com Date: September 29 Subject: Your order We regret to 21 you that the book you are interested in purchasing is currentlyout of stock (A) notify (B) notice (C) note (D) notification However, we were informed by the publishing company that it will be available 22 _the next two weeks (A) until (B) between (C) within (D) since If this 42 _ is still acceptable to you, please let us know by return e-mail so that we can order the item for you (A) moment (B) author (C) advantage (D) option We look forward to hearing from you soon Thank you for placing an order with us Regards, David Martin Creamson Books The deadline for 24 _ for the in-house “Innovation in Marketing” contest has been postponed to March 22nd (A) submissions (B) attempts (C) participants (D) marketers We are looking for original ideas for our new online advertising campaign The advertising department is accepting ideas from all Medco employees in an attempt to reflect the true face of our company and the people who work for it We want to convey to the public that we are a caring company, not just 25 on profits (A) decided (B) efforts (C) focused (D) concentrated We also want to show that we are the best at what we Entries should be sent via email to the advertising department at medcoiinnm@medco.com C Read the following text and choose the correct answer to each question Then mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet MORGANTOWN- After 16 weeks of labor contract disputes, Costa Metals workers say they have had enough At 10:30 this morning, hundreds of employees walked out of work and onto the picket line Costa Metals employs more than 800 workers, and the union says about 90% of them are participating in the strike They plan to continue to picket factory offices here in four hour shifts The union representative claims workers have taken these measures as a last resort “The membership had met and decided to wait for the company to put a decent offer on the table, and when it finally did late last night, it turned out to be unacceptable So, we voted to strike.” The representative said that union members will strike as long as necessary, be it “one week or one hundred.” Extra security has been ordered by the plant, and guards are blocking passage through the main entrance to the factory Company officials have refused to comment on the situation Local business leaders are concerned because any kind of prolonged dispute could have a negative effect on other sectors of the community as well According to Jarvis Real Estate, “What happens to Costas Metals happens to our town.” This attitude is shared by others as well “Costas Metals is the backbone of our local economy Everything from food to entertainment, to houses…it all connects to the metal plant,” says one business owner who does not want to be identified The whole town is hoping for a settlement soon 26 What would be the best headline for this news report? A Costas Plant Orders Extra Security B Over 800 workers Stage Walkout at Costas C Costas Metal Losses Money During Strike D Costas Workers Starts Strike Today 27 How long the workers intend to strike? A For four hours B A numbers of weeks C Indefinitely D Late into the night 28.If some of the plant workers were to lose their jobs, what might the effect on the community be? A No effect Things would stay the same B There would be more houses available for other people to live in C The economy of the community would suffer D The economy of the community would prosper The stock market dropped steeply in heavy trading today A gloomy unemployment report caused the major indexes to drop 1% within minutes of the opening bell Additionally, several blue chip stocks were downgraded by the investment firm Westfirth Reed The firm cited that unexpected profit warnings as its reason for the move On average, the downgraded stocks fell 3% But they weren’t the only stocks to drop today, as nine out of ten stocks were down by the close of trading Financial stocks were especially hard hit, as concerned grew as a result of the downturn in the economy that there could be an accompany credit crisis, which could impact housing mortgages, car loans, and small business loans Investors don’t expect the situation to improve soon A poll conducted at the end of closing showed more than 70% of traders feel that the market will head even lower in the coming weeks 29.What is the mood of the report? A Upbeat B Mostly positive, but slightly negative C Very negative D Promising 30.What is true about the downgraded stocks? A They fell as much as the rest of the stocks B They were not impacted by the downgrade C Nine out of ten of them ended the day in positive territory D They fell more than other stocks REVIEW A Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence Mark A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet I forgot my credit card, _ I’ll have to pay with cash A but B and C if D so C do’s and don’ts D ins and outs My desk drawers are full of _ A.odds and ends B spics and spans Sarah was moved to the office _ by the window A.Companion B compartment C cubicle D cuticle The advertising division is concerned about the new product They think _ will not sell very well A.them B that C they D it All the workers in that division moving to a new office A.is B am C are D are going to Your presentation was well planned, _ a little difficult to understand A.but B and C then D therefore We to inform you that your application for credit has been disapproved A revert B resent C regret D reject I called her on at least three occasions, but she _ got back to me A.rarely B sometimes C never D usually The managing director asked his _ to contact the shareholders regarding the crisis management meeting A.aid B aide C aided D addition 10 I want you to instruct the movers to put all of the boxes in the largest room the first floor A.on B in C to D for 11 Marion Smith of Merston Enterprises has asked me to make this presentation here today, on _ behalf A.theirs B my C her D hers 12 Everyone _ been wonderful to work with, and I will sorely miss working here A.have B did C hasn’t D has 13 The finance office is unable to _ reimbursements unless all pertinent receipts are submitted A.approve B make approvals C approve of D appropriate 14 A new branch of that coffee shop chain will be opening in the shopping center _ Friday morning A.in B to C on D off 15 There has been a leak of confidential data to one of our biggest It would seem that we are the victims of corporate espionage A.enemies B oppositions C rivals D opposites 16 If Mr Singh _ to apply for the position, he would be hired in an instant A.may B were C is D will 17 The board voted to the chairman, whose tenure had been marked by everincreasing losses A.fete B oust C jeer D cede 18 I usually eat my lunch in the break room, but today I my lunch at my desk A.eat B ate C eaten 19 Tell the driver not to park here It is a loading _ D have eaten A.place B palace C zone D tray 20 Call the repair person The is tearing the papers again A.coffee B paper C copier D document B Read the following text and choose the proper option to each blank Then mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet On your journey to career success, you will have many decisions to make about whatever road you take in order to meet your career goals While estimates vary, most industry experts agree that networking _21 _ (A) accounts (B) occupies (C) takes (D) accumulates for between 50% and 60% of all jobs Networking is not a new phenomenon For centuries, people have been making _22 _ acquaintances such as friends, (A) full (B) close (C) strict (D) exact neighbors and relatives 23 _ these people could be those who can refer you to (A) never (B) although (C) because (D) while others who know of job opportunities Dear Lopez, I am writing again since you told me you had not received my letter I remind you that the tips for resolving the billing error _24 _ on the reserve side of your bill (A) have printed (B) (C) (D) is printed are printed has printed The rules are simple: if you reported a problem to the bank in writing within 30 days of the billing date, the bank must investigate it and 25 _ to you within days (A) tell (B) notify (C) inform (D) respond While they are investigating, you don’t have to pay the disputed amount on it If their investigation reveals the item was correct, they will send you a letter confirming that you yourself were mistaken C Read the following text and choose the correct answer to each question Then mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet Personnel Department News- It gives us great pleasure to announce the appointment of our new vice presidents As of tomorrow, Marshall and Young, Inc will have two new vice presidents: Research and Development’s Gary Shepherd and Constance Hayes from the Product Design Department, who were informed of their promotions last Tuesday Mr shepherd, who has been with this firm for ten years, will remain in R&D and will be working with Jordan Jones, Senior VP in that department Ms Hayes, who has been a Project Manager in Products Design since joining Marshall and Young five years ago, will be heading up the Consumer Products Department along with Eugene Park, who is transferring from his position as vice president in R&D We are expecting an exciting year and looking forward to the continued success of Mr Shepherd and Ms Hayes 26.How many people from Product Design were prompted? A.One B Two C Three D Four 27.Who will be leading the Consumer Products Department along with Eugene? A.The Senior VP B Jordan Jones C Gary Shepherd D Constance Hayes 28.When were the new vice- presidents told about the promotion? A.Last Tuesday B The day after the vote C.Tomorrow D Over a month ago The SunCool Hot Summer Wheels Contest Purchase a 16- or 22-oz bottle of any SunCool beverage, and you may spend a cool summer in the seat of a hot new Grand Z car, Apollo motorcycle, or Hi-Trekker mountain bike! Just look under the bottle cap and see if you are an instant winner (Rules and Details: Must be over 18 to play One prize per contestant Offer valid for US and Canadian residents only Current employees of SunCool Corporation or members of their immediate families not eligible for prizes Prizes must be redeemed by midnight, October 31, 2006 Odds of winning: car 1:400,000; motorcycle 1:45,000; bicycle 1:10,000) 29.Based on the information in the ad, which of the following is most likely true? A.This ad was published in a car magazine B Most customers will win a prize C SunCool is sold in more than one country D.There is only one flavor of SunCool 30.Which of the following statements is clearly NOT true? A SunCool prints prize notices on the caps of its beverages B One is more likely to win a car than a motorcycle C No one may be awarded both a car and a motorcycle D SunCool Cola is sold in more than one size bottle ... company that it will be available 22 _the next two weeks (A) until (B) between (C) within (D) since If this 42 _ is still acceptable to you, please let us know by return e-mail so that we... happens to Costas Metals happens to our town.” This attitude is shared by others as well “Costas Metals is the backbone of our local economy Everything from food to entertainment, to houses…it... simple: if you reported a problem to the bank in writing within 30 days of the billing date, the bank must investigate it and 25 _ to you within days (A) tell (B) notify (C) inform (D) respond While