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KEYS TO PART 1: SENTENCE COMPLETION (P.2745) PRACTICE 1 Directions: The following sentences are incomplete. Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above. 1. We hope to receive the order in time; ______ we will cancel. A. accordingly B. otherwise = OR ELSE C. meanwhile D. moreover 2. ______ a news article in the Newark Times, the domestic economy will pick up in the coming quarter. A. Based on B. However C. According to D. Although 3. I don’t mind if you go out for lunch ______ you’re back for the meeting at 2. A. as long as = PROVIDED THAT on condition that B. until C. while D. so that 4. ______ other important professions, high level business positions can be stressful at times A. Like (prep) B. Alike (adj adv) C. Similar (adj) to D. A or C ALIKE (adj) = The twins looked ALIKE. The real flower and the imitation one are very much ALIKE. ALIKE (adv) = in the same way. Example: The girls dressed ALIKE in blue skirts and white blouse. She talked in a friendly way to the rich and the poor ALIKE. 5. Man also travelled for days on foot or on the back of some animals ______ horses or mules. A. like as B. such as C. for example D. A or B or C 6. Why don’t you plan ______ meeting us here shortly after 5 o’clock? A. of B. on C. with D. about to PLAN ON doing sth to PLAN TO DO sth

PART 2: READING PASSAGES

Practice 1

Questions 1-5 refer to the following passage.

I bought a $600 digital camera in May of 2003 at Future Shop in Kitchener, ON In December of that same year, while using the

camera, [2C] the screen went totally blank I went directly to the

store where I bought the camera They connected it to an outside power source and determined that the camera wasn’t getting any power but could not explain why They then offered to send it to somewhere in BC for me but would not talk to me about the fact that the camera was barely 7 months old and that they had never seen this particular model have this problem Nor did they offer anytype of compensation by way of a loaner

[1B] The camera was sent on December 21, 2003 In Feb of

2004 I began calling the store to find out how long it would be,

[3C] I was given a run-around every time “I’ll call you back”, “I don’t have that information for you”, etc I never got any calls back I finally spoke to a young man on the last day of March 2004,

who I bothered enough to give me the number of the place they had sent my camera to I had been told several times that they

were not allowed to give this number out I called myself on March

30 and [4D] was told that they had just received my bill of sale for proof of warranty 6 days before I called The camera is now

fixed and on it’s way back to me [5B] Future Ship is essentially

at fault for me having to wait over 3 months for a camera that

only took 1 week to fix They will not talk to me about this either

Questions 6-10 refer to the following passage.

Online shoppers count on free shipping

Expect more promotions this holiday season than ever before

This month, Kristen Roswell is planning to buy most of her

Christmas presents online at her computer [6D] She says one thing that really impresses her is: free shipping “Free shipping

is a huge bonus,” said the 35-year-old mother “I will always choose

a retailer that has free shipping when buying something.”

According to a study released by Shop.org, an organization of

online retailers, this holiday season 83 percent of online retailers surveyed plan to provide free shipping promotions Two years ago,

[7D] only 64 percent of online retailers offered free shipping.

Three-fourths of shoppers surveyed said free shipping offers are one of the most important factors when they decide where to buy online Consumers are expected to spend as much as $32 billion online this holiday season, up 18 percent from 2005

“Online retailers see free shipping as a necessary evil during the holidays,” said Ellen Davis, spokeswoman for Shop.org “They

know [8B] it motivates customers.” Retailers also justify free

shipping by imposing conditions for the deals, requiring customers

to meet certain minimums to get the offer Consequently

[9A] people tend to spend more and make unplanned

purchases to qualify for free shipping Most free shipping offers

end in mid-December, so people who want to take advantage of

the discounts [10A] need to shop early, she said.

Practice 2

Questions 1-5 refer to the following passage.

McDowell Publishing plans to merge with Harvey Media this

January, a spokesman for McDowell Publishing said The new

company will be called McDowell and Harvey Media The decision comes after both companies experienced their third straight year of

[1A] losses Both companies have struggled [2D] to compete

with the world’s largest publishing company, [4C] Watson Media Inc., which accounts for about 75 percent of the market Since [3B] Watson Media Inc was founded by Charles Duvet Jr in

1999, the company has successfully forced ten other small

publishing companies to declare bankruptcy According to a

spokesman from Harvey Media, after the merger is completed, the new company will launch a 3-million-dollar marketing campaign

[5C] Jackson Polkins, the famous children’s writer, has already

announced he will be leaving Watson Media Inc to pursue a

contract with the new company.

Questions 6-10 refer to the following passage.

The Grant Corporation plans to open a new factory by the end of

2008, a company spokesman said The new factory is scheduled to

be built in Dobson County and [6B] will create approximately 1,000 new jobs for the local community The mayor of Dobson

County, Frank Ploy, said the new factory will be a positive addition

to the town, and that the town will support all efforts to construct thefactory as planned The Grant Corporation is the world’s largest producer of airplane parts, and is renowned for its strict

environmental policies In 2007, the company received the

prestigious Better Business Award for implementing a new waste

management program that [8C] decreased the amount of

industrial waste it produced by nearly 25 percent Currently, the

company owns four other factories, and has been very successful

at securing the support of all the communities it affects Just last

March, the factory in Trenton, New Jersey, [9D] sponsored a

charity event that raised 2 million dollars for a local elementary

school The residents of Dobson County hope to receive the same benefits from the new factory The Grant Corporation plans to build the new facility on the grounds of the old Milner Factory

[10C] Milner Automobiles abandoned the factory last year after

it built a bigger factory in Michelan, a city about thirty five miles

north of Dobson County According to a company spokesman, the old factory will be demolished before construction on the new

facility begins

Practice 3

Questions 1-3 refer to the following passage.

Companies who are looking to establish a new headquarters or other facilities must consider location very carefully The match, or lack of it, between the company’s requirements and the available human and natural resources in the area can be crucial

[1C] A company’s future growth and prosperity depends on a successful match of needs and resources.

Different companies, of course, have different needs Some are looking for a [2B] good climate and [2B] sound infrastructure, like public transportation, schools, and other facilities for their

employees Others are seeking [2B] affordable office space and

a large workforce Still others want a low cost of living and access

to cultural or outdoor activities to keep their employees happy But

the one common denominator must be [3D] a pro-business

attitude in the community If the citizens do not want commercial

enterprises in their neighborhood, a company should consider

another location

Questions 4-7 refer to the following passage.

The Organization of Responsible Executives [6D] was founded five years ago to provide support and assistance for

[4B] member executives who are looking for better ways to solve their problems ORE concentrates on [5A] finding solutions that are environmentally and socially responsible “If you need

suggestions on non-polluting alternatives to chemicals, or want to know the pros and cons of setting up a day care center for your working parent, then we are the group to call,” says director David Anderson “If we don’t have the information on hand, we’ll find it for

you.” It is this kind of responsiveness that has made [7C] ORE the fastest-growing business organization to come along in years It

provides a one-source solution for executives who are trying to helpthe company without hurting the world

Questions 8-10 refer to the following passage.

taxi services, and package mailing We also have a complete

database of merchandise in our stores, so that we can direct you tothe store that will best suit your needs You may visit the Concierge

Desk in person, or you may [10D] call from the direct-line

telephone at any of the lighted directory maps in the mall.

Practice 4

Questions 1-5 refer to the following passage.

Since 1913 [1D] the Federal Reserve System has served as the

central bank for the United States It consists of twelve District

Reserve Banks and their branch offices, along with several

committees and councils The most powerful body is the member Board of Governors in Washington, appointed by the

seven-President and confirmed by the Senate

The System’s primary function is [2A] to control monetary policy

by influencing the cost and availability of money and credit through

the purchase and sale of government [3B] securities If the

Federal Reserve [4C] provides too little money, interest rates tend to be high, borrowing is expensive, business activity slows

down, unemployment goes up, and there is a danger of recession

[5B] If there is too much money, interest rates decline, and

borrowing can lead to excess demand, pushing up prices and

fueling inflation.

Questions 6-10 refer to the following passage.

Making the most of the food already in your kitchen

This cooking class focuses on using those food items which seem

to have been in your kitchen forever, and never get eaten Do you have a lot of different leftover uncooked pasta in your cupboard?

Consider a mixed pasta salad! Remember that [7A] different

types of pasta need to be cooked separately, but once that is

done they can be mixed together and used with any pasta salad

recipe Also, [9B] overripe bananas can be used to make

delicious banana bread! Check out the recipe on our website,

www.eatit.com

Dispose of old materials in your workshop

The old paint cans and other chemicals lying around in your

basement or garage are a fire hazard, and they are also hazardous

to your health You should [8C] call your local chemical disposal department to request detailed information about how to dispose

of these items They may have questions about what ingredients are inside each container

And as for the bits of wood left over from that last construction

project? If you have kids, you may want to suggest that they get creative and build things like birdfeeders and footstools (under your

careful supervision of course) If the leftovers are really of no use toyou, you should contact your local landfill to see if there are

recycling options available

arrival in the U.S Fill out one for each family member Do not write

on the back Write in English in all capital letters [2B] Keep the form until your departure from the United States Use the white

I-94 form if you have a valid U.S visa Use the green I-94W form if you hold a passport from one of the 22 countries participating in the

visa-waiver program and do not have a valid U.S visa [3C] Use the blue I-94T form if you are only making an in-transit stop en route to another country.

[1D + 4A] All passengers (or one passenger per family) are required to complete a Customs Declaration Form prior to

arrival Complete it in English and in capital letters [5B] Be sure to sign your name on the back of the form.

Questions 6-10 refer to the following passage.

Cokesbury Island Conference

Housing and Accommodations

[6C] The largest structure on the Cokesbury Island is Oceanbreeze

Estate Built over 120 years ago, Oceanbreeze Estate has a main lobby, dining area, gift shop, and sleeping quarters, a number of small cottages and several Victorian type units provide additional guest rooms and conference center rooms

Expect your accommodations to be very comfortable but not

modern Sleeping quarters are equipped with some amenities The

rooms have showers but no bathtubs [8B] Meals are served on a buffet basis The food is fresh but not fancy.

[7A] Low-sodium and vegetarian meals are available for those

who request them twenty-four hours in advance Individual dietary requests for those on dairy-free or wheat-free diets cannot be

accommodated

Due to limitations of the island’s electrical systems, we

[10C] generate our own electricity on the islands For this reason, [9D] guests are asked not to bring appliances with heating

electronics such as heating pads and hairdryers.

Practice 6

Questions 1-5 refer to the following advertisement.

JP Store is proud to announce its new catalogue service, which will

begin this September [2A + 3C] Each month all customers with

a JP Gold Card will receive a free catalogue What's so great about the JP Catalogue? You don't have to go to our store [1C] to buy your clothes You can simply call the customer service hotline

and place your order from the comfort of your own home Plus,

each month's catalogue will include special discounts on all our clothing If you have any questions about this special promotion, contact us at 1-800-2365-9864 If you are not a cardholder and

would like to become one, then [4D] download an application from our website, www.jpclothes.com All customers who apply online [5B] before August 15th will receive an additional 20

percent off their first order

Questions 6-10 refer to the following invoice and e-mail.

Att'n: Paul O'Reilly

INVOICE FOR:

1 desktop computer $590.75

1 laser jet printer $195.95

2 cartons glossy 8 X 11 inch copy $ 54.25

100 blue Shic pens $103.96 [6B]

GST (Goods and Services Tax) $62.03

TOTAL PAYABLE: $1006.94

Customer Registration No 878-96854-632

Invoice No 856

Date of Invoice: July 15, 2007

To be paid within 30 days of invoice date Should customers fail to pay within 30 days, a charge of $50 will be added to the account each month that payment is overdue Note: NanoMac Inc is trying

to improve its customer service Since your company has been a loyal customer of ours, we invite you to fill out an online survey to assess our customer service Fill out the survey at

www.nanomac.com and you can enter to win a $500 coupon

*If you have any questions about the invoice, please contact our department by e-mail or phone

To: Michael Shoe <mike@kmail.com>

From: Paul O'Reilly <paul@bbmarketing.com>

Subject: Surcharge

Date: September 25, 2007

Hi Michael,

I recently received an invoice for the products we purchased from

your company in July I noticed that [8D] we were charged an

additional $100 dollars because our payment was two months

overdue I would like to explain why we failed to make these

payments, and hope that you will reverse the charges immediately

At the end of July, [9B] our department underwent restructuring

and Brian Davies, our Finance Manager, was asked to leave

Unfortunately, in the process of changing managers a few files

were misplaced, including the one containing all of our office

supplies invoices I hope you will accept my request so that

[7C] we continue doing business with your company in the

To: Jamie Hotta <jhotta@jhlaw.com>

From: Lilly Mitchell <mitchell9@corin.edu>

Re: Job Search

Dear Ms Jamie,

I have heard that you have [1B + 3D] a job opening for a

receptionist in Washington [2B] I am graduating in September,

and also in the same time my investment bank internship ends I

am moving in to my parents' house in Washington, and I decided tofind a job there I would like to receive specific job descriptions Can you contact me with suitable information?

I will be visiting Washington next week and want to arrange an

appointment to visit your office You can e-mail relevant information

to this address or fax me at 365-7121-0347

JH Law Firm is recruiting for an enthusiastic front desk

professional Qualified applicants will be required to answer line phones, greet clients, send and receive fax transmissions,

multi-process outgoing and incoming mail, filing and other general office/

administrative duties as assigned Applicants will be required to have excellent telephone etiquette, be professional in appearance and work well under pressure Punctuality and dependability are a must Law Firm experience is a plus Must be familiar with MS

Word, Outlook and Excel Great opportunity to learn and grow for someone who is willing to work hard Salary DOE with excellent benefits Please submit resume and salary expectations to

Questions 6-10 refer to the following interview.

Jerry Walker has been the head coach for the Chicago Islanders for the last eight years On August 23, 2007, Mr Walker will be

inducted into the prestigious Basketball Hall of Fame Mr Walker agreed to sit down with Sports World to discuss his remarkable career

Interviewer: So, what does it take to be a professional coach?

Mr Walker: Actually, a lot of people ask me that, and I always tell

them the same thing: work, work, and more work [6A] People are