CHUYÊN ĐỀ LUYỆN THI TOEIC-PART 5,6

Questions 141-143 refer to the following advertisement.. Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter... Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter... Questions 141-143 refer to

102 Be sure to fill up the gas in your car - driving long distances across rural areas or other

regions where gas stations are scarce

(A) so

(B) during

(C) before

(D) now

103 The audience was moderately pleased with the performance, but very few of - stood up

to clap when the curtain closed

(A) they

(B) theirs

(C) their

(D) them

104 Although Peter had been - for over three months, he still could not find a good

apartment in his price range

107 The elite university only accepts applicants that meet a long list of -

109 Paris, which received over 20 million international - last year, is the premier tourist

destination in western Europe

(A) visitors

(B) visiting

(C) visit

(D) visited

110 The speeding vehicle - changed lanes, catching the drivers behind it off guard and

almost causing a crash

(A) slowly

(B) hardly

(C) suddenly

(D) determinedly

111 After - a survey, the Fallow Research Institute discovered that over 60 percent of

18-year-olds watched TV at least three hours a day

(A) conduct

(B) conductor

(C) conducting

(D) conductive

112 The human resources department conducted over 100 interviews and was finally ready to

- their chosen candidate

(A) upgrade

(B) resume

(C) identify

(D) count

113 The weather has been improving -, as the town has seen more sunshine and less rain

over the past several days

(A) lately

(B) late

(C) later

(D) lateness

114 - she does not encounter any unexpected delays, Miranda plans to arrive in Manila on

the first day of November

(A) In spite of

(B) Provided that

(C) Besides

(D) Meanwhile

115 To assemble the bookshelf, simply follow the - printed on the back of the box, or find

them online at www.kerrbooksheleves.com

(A) instruct

(B) instructor

(C) instructing

(D) instructions

116 To - the visibility of the company, employees are encouraged to tell their friends about

its new line of shaving cream

(A) furthermore

(B) further

(C) furthest

(D) furthering

117 In the paper, Dr Paul Imago‟s research on global economics was - to substantiate the

claim that certain nations were becoming wealthier

119 Branches of Ricardo‟s Burgers are located - there is a high demand for fast food that is

also high quality

(A) whoever

(B) wherever

(C) whenever

(D) whichever

120 - on December 2nd, the department store will be holding a sale in which all purses and

accessory bags are 10 percent cheaper

(A) Started

(B) Starts

(C) Starting

(D) To start

121 Members of the Bancroft Group will be convening a meeting to discuss the future of the

company and - it should go public

123 At the art fair, Mary-Jo exhibited her decorative collection of pottery, plates, and sculptures,

- drew many visitors

(A) that

(B) which

(C) those

(D) who

124 Bill‟s GPS indicated that driving down the highway, where there would be less traffic,

would be the - way to reach the basketball arena

(A) less efficient

(C) segment

(D) association

126 The small turnout at the fairgrounds was at least - accounted for by the bad weather

affecting the region for nearly two weeks

(A) eagerly

(B) mysteriously

(C) deliberately

(D) partly

127 The press was - of the new measure, praising it as a step forward for the town and an

excellent way to cut spending

(A) supportive

(B) demonstrative

(C) surprised

(D) rewarding

128 - the new construction project, drivers will have to take a detour around West Avenue

rather than going straight through town

(A) Unless

(B) Supposing that

(C) Because of

(D) Resulting in

129 -, the new prime minister will be able to overcome the problems that plagued his

predecessor, but few people think this is possible

131 The new - stipulated that employees could work from home as long as they notified

their employer of this plan one day in advance

(A) contract

(B) contraction

(C) contracting

(D) contracted

132 - tradition, the festival will end with a candlelit ceremony, followed by a night of

music and dancing

(A) In keeping with

(B) So that

(C) Under the condition that

(D) In case of

133.After an unexpected hailstorm, the roof of the house - heavy damage, costing several

hundred dollars to repair

(A) sustain

(B) sustainable

(C) sustained

(D) sustainer

134 To ensure a high voter turnout, the government - that all citizens between the ages of

18 and 65 cast their votes on election day

136 The track referee - the one-mile race by firing a starter pistol up in the air, thus

prompting the participants to begin running

(A) initiated

(B) founded

(C) produced

(D) realized

137 Sportswear manufacturer KenAthletic will be promoting its new running shoe line - the

spring to build its brand awareness in the state

(A) afterward

(B) inside

(C) throughout

(D) while

138 Next week, the Jacksonville Panthers are playing - the Atlanta Swordfish to determine

who advances to the semifinals

(A) between

(B) against

(C) along

(D) upon

139 Customers at a car dealership should - several factors, including price, gas mileage,

and safety prior to deciding which car to purchase

(A) considers

(B) considered

(C) consideration

(D) consider

140 Tickets to the concert will be sold online, and a - number will be available at the front

desk for a small extra fee

(A) limiting

(B) limitation

(C) limited

(D) limits

Questions 141-143 refer to the following advertisement

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Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter

Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter

TEST 9

101 The box office figures for the studio‟s film were limited due to production finishing more

- than its rivals

107 Now would be an excellent time to send a résumé to Ms Sanchez, as the organization is

currently - more backroom staff

(A) recruit

(B) recruiting

(C) recruited

(D) recruits

108 The executive has fulfilled his promises to the board by - reducing manufacturing

costs and administrative expenses

(A) rapid

(B) rapidity

(C) rapidly

(D) rapids

109 This position requires strong - of accounting and database software as well as great

skill and experience with spreadsheets

(A) belief

(B) criticism

(C) acceptance

(D) knowledge

110 Camper Stuff Inc was new and somewhat unknown in the industry, so it was concerned

about its brand being - to consumers

(A) recognizable

(B) anticipated

(C) probable

(D) official

111 When an order is made, the system passes it on to - that package the goods up and ship

them out to the customers

(A) dispatcher

(B) dispatched

(C) dispatchers

(D) dispatching

112. - new advances in understanding of the human genome is the main priority of

Vita Biomedical Labs

(A) Developing

(B) Develop

(C) Development

(D) Developer

113 Access to the budgetary information requires - from a member of the finance

department or senior management

(A) authorize

(B) authorized

(C) authorizer

(D) authorization

114 Major national television stations have been in - with Mr Lee to ask for interviews

about his successful career

116 With the evidence obtained, researchers are led - that the treatment is effective nine

times out of ten

(A) concluding

(B) conclusion

(C) to conclude

(D) conclude

117 The amount raised this year has exceeded expectations and, -, we will now be able to

refurbish the community center as planned

(A) consequently

(B) conversely

(C) otherwise

(D) unfortunately

118 A focus group was convened - the testing phase and found that the product‟s customer

satisfaction was higher than that of rival goods

(A) lately

(B) during

(C) prior

(D) against

119 Managers of some of the - pension funds have recently begun to diversify their

investment portfolios by backing a significant number of technology start-ups

(A) deepest

(B) most expensive

(C) largest

(D) most affordable

120 Ms Markovic was encouraged in her performance review to take on greater responsibility

while - her current high standard of work

(A) maintained

(B) will maintain

(C) maintains

(D) maintaining

121 - quite similar in size, the double rooms on the top three floors are marginally larger

than those elsewhere in the hotel

123 Mr Tanaka was typically less up-front when talking to his boss but decided to express his

thoughts rather - regarding the project status

(A) direct

(B) directly

(C) direction

(D) directing

124 Due to a small amount of leftover stock that needs to be out of the warehouse by September,

the company has announced a - discount on all items

(A) temporary

(B) mistaken

(C) competent

(D) decisive

125 Gary has decided to be healthier than he was in his university years by eating more fruits

and vegetables and riding his bike -

(A) regularity

(B) regular

(C) regulate

(D) regularly

126 The communications department is - promoting its internal social network to strongly

encourage employees to connect with one another

(A) virtually

(B) passively

(C) enthusiastically

(D) separately

127 Mr Bailey has made some suggestions to Ms Lee, and she seemed pleasantly - to

making changes and incorporating some innovative ideas

(A) noteworthy

(B) receptive

(C) exclusive

(D) perceptive

128 With the flight arriving safely, the foreign guests made it through the airport and met the

guides - were sent to meet them

(A) they

(B) few

(C) who

(D) which

129 The managing director‟s decision to extend the application deadline and interview more

candidates - a delay in the start date of the new position

(A) would mean

(B) meaningful

(C) meaning

(D) to mean

130 To take advantage of favorable tax rates in the adjoining county, Globo Tech will soon be

moving its headquarters - the city limits

(A) down

(B) beyond

(C) without

(D) beneath

131 Ms Torres was honored to discover that the local children‟s hospital in downtown

Baltimore, - she had volunteered as a college student, was hiring her

(A) and

(B) how

(C) like

(D) where

132 There were a number of training sessions held - the course of the weekend, during

which supervisors could learn about computer system updates

(A) at

(B) between

(C) over

(D) under

133 At Mr Cohen‟s retirement send-off party, several of the invitees gave fond farewell

speeches - his vast achievements during his 20-year tenure as vice president

(A) recall

(B) recalls

(C) recalled

(D) recalling

134 Dividends paid to shareholders rose by eight percent this year, mostly - of strong sales

after the introduction of original and exciting product lines that consumers raved about

(A) in favor

(B) as a result

(C) in spite

(D) as a part

135 As the flight was canceled on account of a severe snow storm, around half of the passengers

- their money, while the rest had their bookings rescheduled

(A) were refunded

(B) refunds

(C) refunding

(D) will refund

136 Because of a lighting malfunction in the original venue, Mr Shaw had to move the meeting

to another office which had not - been reserved by the other departments

(A) therefore

(B) both

(C) currently

(D) already

137 Hazlett Instruments has long been considered one of the most trustworthy names in the

business thanks to its money-back - and excellent service

(A) concerns

(B) guarantee

(C) oversight

(D) intention

138 When making his appointment, Mr Jenkins was promised by the dentist‟s office that he will

receive a text message the day before as a -

(A) reminder

(B) payment

(C) description

(D) substitute

139 - every new item it releases into the marketplace, InTech shows an instinctive

understanding of the future trends in computing and smart technology

(A) Even so

(B) Though

(C) With

(D) How

140 Two of Minerva Deluxe Department Store‟s top sales associates were strategically stationed

just inside the main entrance to greet clients and cordially offer -

(A) assistant

(B) assisted

(C) assist

(D) assistance

Questions 141-143 refer to the following letter

collection of documents pertaining to this group

My availability is flexible, but I was hoping to stop by sometime in the next week or so When would be the most convenient time for me to - your institution?

Questions 144-146 refer to the following e-mail

To: Employees <employees@barnum.com>

From: Phil Barnum <pbarnum@barnum.com>

make the trip as planned

In lieu of travel, I propose that we have dinner at my house on the 22nd Perhaps each person could bring a dish My address is 998 Mildred Lane - you arrive, just ring the doorbell

Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter

September 30

Dear Rachel,

Congratulations again on your promotion to the regional director position at our Amsterdam office! Regarding your question on whether I know anyone who could help you with the -, I know just the right person

Amsterdam office was very helpful His name is Xavier Hendrickson, and he has great

knowledge of the immigration procedures, not to mention connections to aid you with finding the appropriate housing I have let him know of you situation, so e-mail him at

XHendrix@CMAF.co.nl with any questions

Best wishes,

Su-Min Pang

Questions 150-152 refer to the following article

Trent Public Library to Undergo Renovations

The Trent Public Library, built almost 50 years ago this month, is set to undergo - renovations this summer The library‟s

Jason DePina, the head of the library, said that the -

Test 10-2015

101 Anyone who forgot - scheduled interview appointment time can find it on the

company‟s Web site or call in to the office

(A) they

(B) their

(C) them

(D) theirs

102 Fisherly Chemicals has found a new way - of dangerous by-products so the chemicals

will no longer be dangerous

(A) disposal

(B) disposing

(C) to dispose

(D) disposable

103 The president wants to take a group picture - the company celebration begins, as there

may not be enough time once festivities have ended

(A) when

(B) since

(C) during

(D) until

104 Ms Wilson, the meeting organizer, could - see that there would be insufficient chairs,

so she asked a maintenance person to bring some more

(A) clear

(B) clearly

(C) cleared

(D) clearing

105 - Mrs Santos, who has been the receptionist for 20 years, Mr Bale is the longest

serving member of staff in the company

(A) Over

(B) Into

(C) Next to

(D) Between

106 One of the greatest - for Hamelin Corporation is electricity, so the company is looking

for ways to be more energy-efficient and save money

(A) expenses

(B) expended

(C) expensive

(D) expensively

107 Due to the amount of sensitive material at TF Industries, security staff must be - and

carefully watch everyone who enters the building

(A) observed

(B) observant

(C) observation

(D) observational

108 The new Transfers operating system may seem - to some people because it is based on

the Washtub computer programs, which most people commonly use

(A) stylish

(B) familiar

(C) unique

(D) complex

109 Newton Courier Service - packages on weekdays, but it usually does not distribute

items on weekends unless clients pay an extra fee

(A) delivers

(B) delivered

(C) was delivered

(D) will be delivered

110 The members of the sales department - get together for social events because they are

often travelling out of town

(A) rarely

(B) regularly

(C) frequently

(D) traditionally

111 Ellie Lewis - a children‟s clothing company over a decade ago, but it has only recently

become really successful

(A) launched

(B) are launching

(C) were launching

(D) having launched

112 Mark Seveille and Alexander Tonev are - of the biggest sponsors of the Chancellor Art

Festival, having donated over $10 thousand each

(A) two

(B) both

(C) either

(D) one

113 There is some - in the work schedule for employees, just in case staff members need

time off or have an emergency

(A) mastery

(B) flexibility

(C) explanation

(D) interruption

114 Visitors to the museum have taken - of the brochures in the lobby, so the office staff

have ordered more before they completely run out

(A) all

(B) few

(C) little

(D) most

115 The guest speaker at the conference expressed his - for the audience‟s warm reception

by giving a short speech at the closing dinner

(A) concern

(B) gratitude

(C) distinction

(D) participation

116 Though social workers have a hard job, many find their positions to be - as they get to

help people who are in difficult situations

(A) telling

(B) favoring

(C) rewarding

(D) convincing

117 Movies at Symphony Theater - start at 7 P.M and 10 P.M., but times may vary

depending on how long the films are

(A) already

(B) always

(C) typically

(D) eventually

118 The staff of Harmonium have made a - to volunteering at North Haverley Hospital for

several hours every month

(A) comment

(B) competition

(C) commitment

(D) compensation

119 Petrarcha Airlines is - for its excellent customer service and has recently won awards

for passenger satisfaction

(A) founded

(B) subjected

(C) renowned

(D) considered

120 Marjorie Aimey is an - candidate for the position of assistant chief accountant, with

training from top schools and experience at several great firms

(A) excepting

(B) exception

(C) exceptional

(D) exceptionally

121 On the Oronoco Web site, customers can click on a product and the page will show not only

the price but also shipping costs and times for the - item

(A) selected

(B) selecting

(C) selects

(D) selection

122 Although City Hall‟s Victoria Room is - than the Companile Suite, the latter has more

usable space because it has less furniture and fixtures

(A) large

(B) larger

(C) largest

(D) largely

123 The production manager has decided to assign a different project to each team member,

though they can get - from each other

(A) assistant

(B) assistance

(C) to assist

(D) assisting

124 The Bentham Department Store provides its - customers with a regular newsletter

offering special discounts only available to registered members

(A) established

(B) created

(C) related

(D) persuaded

125 To assemble the Verde Bookshelf, first separate all of the pieces and put them in different

piles, - sure there are enough of each part

(A) makeable

(B) makes

(C) making

(D) made

126 - the bad weather, the roads through the mountains were in good condition, so the bus

tour did not fall behind schedule

(A) Unless

(B) Despite

(C) Although

(D) Alongside

127 If the model of humidifier customers want is -, inform them that the store can order

one and will alert them when it arrives to the store

(A) repressive

(B) impeccable

(C) compulsive

(D) unavailable

128 People who want to purchase a car should first - prices online to get a good idea of

what they should be spending

(A) insist

(B) suggest

(C) prepare

(D) compare

129 There are no gas stations in Midtown, - people do not seem to find it inconvenient to

drive to another location and fill up their cars

(A) yet

(B) nor

(C) still

(D) thus

130 It is a good idea to keep supplies such as candles and water - the house so they are easy

to find in case of an emergency

(A) along

(B) under

(C) around

(D) beside

131 Norwell Incorporated owns numerous subsidiaries each valuable in their own right and

- worth almost half a billion dollars

(A) expressly

(B) very

(C) immensely

(D) inclusively

132 The opening ceremony for the Fifth Annual International Food Festival will be held at City

Park, - most of the exhibits are located

(A) when

(B) which

(C) where

(D) whose

133 Mason University‟s library has an impressive - of first edition books, but special

permission is required to access any of the volumes

(A) collects

(B) collecting

(C) collection

(D) collectively

134 While the CEO - several aspects of the video recorder‟s design, he was pleased overall

with how the project had turned out

(A) criticized

(B) facilitated

(C) considered

(D) appreciated

135 Mersetta Catering‟s - is business meetings, as they offer an interesting array of

sandwiches, snacks, and dessert items ideal for such events

(A) specially

(B) specialty

(C) specialist

(D) specialize

136 Vestley - the release of its new miniature laptops well, and the devices became very

popular among business people seeking computers to use while on the move

(A) timer

(B) timed

(C) timing

(D) timely

137 Thanks to advances in Internet security, clients of Newqual Bank will - be able to do

more transactions online without fear of hackers

(A) soon

(B) lately

(C) rather

(D) prior

138 Though some committee members were concerned about holding the business conference in

July, - felt that the hot weather would not be a problem

(A) other

(B) others

(C) one another

(D) the other

139 There has been a - decrease in gas prices over the past year, going down a few cents a

liter every month

(A) consistent

(B) consist

(C) consistency

(D) consistently

140 The Mastery RX-7 passenger jet is - of reaching speeds as high as 900 kilometers per

hour, though it rarely travels that fast

(A) capable

(B) accurate

(C) obtainable

(D) appropriate

Questions 141-143 refer to the following advertisement

Need a Hand in the Garden?

Spring is almost here again, and that means it is time to start getting your yard and garden ready for planting For some people, though, that can be a - task In fact, many feel

Questions 144-146 refer to the following e-mail

To: Walter Hark <walthark@palmira.com>

From: Missy Marx <reserve@castel.com>

parking space That is complimentary with the room

Finally, we noted that you would be arriving early and would like to leave your baggage We have made a note of it on your account When you check in, you will be able to leave your bags

in our office, and when the room - available, the bags will

146 (A) became

(B) becomes

(C) had become

(D) has to become

be taken up for you

We look forward to your arrival in two weeks

Sincerely,

Missy Marx

Castel Hotel Reservations

Questions 147-149 refer to the following announcement

To: Everyone attending the Lieber Accounting Workshop

We are excited to say that interest in next month‟s Lieber Accounting Workshop has been

amazingly high All available spaces filled up in less than a week, and people continued to contact us regarding hosting a second event -, due to

147 (A) Relatively

(B) Reluctantly

(C) Belatedly

(D) Unfortunately

Mr Lieber‟s strict touring schedule, it is not possible to have another session that weekend, but

we have come up with another solution The original event will be held on the same day, January

21, but will be moved to a - facility The new

will be given priority seating in the new facility, and the rest of the places will be open for others

to reserve Call soon to ensure you get a spot at this important affair!

Questions 150-152 refer to the following article

City to Expand West

In an effort to - with a suddenly exploding population, the

150 (A) dealing

(B) deal

(C) dealt

(D) deals

city has made a decision to grow westward

Land along that side has already been purchased, and planners have made preparations to begin installing infrastructure, including roads, utilities, and sewage Even before this is complete, construction will begin on - apartments and

151 (A) adverse

(B) perishable

(C) approximate

(D) affordable

houses The current projection is for 1,000 units to be available by the end of the year, and 8,000

in five years These measures will provide a choice of new, low-cost housing for young families

in the area In recent years, many graduates have been leaving the city due to a shortage of housing, and the planners hope that this expansion will - that trend down

Test 11-2015

101 Wright Way Air occasionally sells discounted flight tickets, but the majority of them must

- at least two weeks beforehand

(A) have purchased

(B) purchase

(C) to purchase

(D) be purchased

102 Over the years, the organization has adopted - incentive programs to improve

employee performance and job satisfaction

(A) several

(B) much

(C) another

(D) none

103 Highway 8 will - closed despite the upcoming long weekend, so commuters will have

to find alternate routes

(A) convey

(B) reroute

(C) remain

(D) maintain

104 The recent adaptation of Scram, a theatrical production first performed in 1973, has been

receiving - from the local media

106 Businesses that operate overseas must take - account that foreign customers have

different needs than domestic ones

(A) on

(B) into

(C) with

(D) at

107 Although the company has suffered a major setback, the CEO says they - hope to

expand next year

(A) still

(B) prior

(C) then

(D) thus

108 Lesterfield University‟s Medical Center has recently opened a new - that features

state-of-the-art laboratory equipment

(A) account

(B) launch

(C) facility

(D) discussion

109 Knowing he would be unable to do the assigned work - on his own, Keith Bertrand

hired an assistant to help with his entrepreneur project

(A) all

(B) each

(C) most

(D) every

110 The country‟s use of natural gas has nearly doubled in the last decade creating a much

greater - than exporting nations ever anticipated

(A) invention

(B) demand

(C) plea

(D) commerce

111 - increase their global presence, many large pharmaceutical companies are partnering

with a renowned European drug manufacturer

(A) Because

(B) So that

(C) In order to

(D) When

112 Inflation has been declining - since the end of the economic crisis, resulting in

significantly cheaper commodity prices

(A) steadily

(B) steadying

(C) steadiness

(D) steadied

113 The figure skater‟s low score and failure to place in the semifinals left fans -,

especially because she had been described by commentators as the sport‟s new favorite

(A) disparaged

(B) critiqued

(C) conquered

(D) perplexed

114 The northwestern part of the state is experiencing its -winter in almost three decades,

and according to meteorologists, the conditions may continue to worsen

(A) colder

(B) coldest

(C) cold

(D) coldly

115 The new YapWatch, which goes on sale in select stores in October, - in two display

sizes and in a variety of different metals, including gold and silver

(A) will be offered

(B) was offered

(C) offered

(D) is offering

116 A team of inspectors visited Bentworth Manufacturing‟s factory and conducted a safety

- of the assembly lines and other workspaces

(A) assessable

(B) assessment

(C) assessed

(D) assess

117 A parking spot in the airport can be - a few days in advance, which is convenient for

those wishing to avoid a hassle on the day of their flights

(A) moved

(B) stored

(C) contained

(D) reserved

118 For one day each year, the administrators of an apartment complex - local middle

school students to use the building‟s lobby to host a food drive

(A) permit

(B) permitting

(C) permits

(D) to permit

119 Most council members agree that the construction of a new motorway will be - to the

town as it will promote growth while providing jobs to local workers

(A) beneficially

(B) beneficiary

(C) benefit

(D) beneficial

120 Due to recent safety concerns, the world-class sky diving team has canceled all of its

scheduled air shows this month - its attendance at a future international competition

(A) in addition

(B) along with

(C) as well s

(D) too

121 Shares of the shipping company are yielding very high dividends at the moment, yet market

specialists are urging investors to curb their optimism and to stay -

(A) lucrative

(B) generous

(C) cautious

(D) impulsive

122 It is - whether the firm will proceed with using the new software as some malfunctions

have been detected since it was installed

(A) debate

(B) debating

(C) debatable

(D) debatably

123 With the release of its latest smartphone close at hand, analysts are excited to see if

Corpax‟s sales will - those attained last year

(A) provoke

(B) estimate

(C) decrease

(D) rival

124 Many start-ups have been turning their sights - untapped markets in Asia, realizing that

emerging economies present a wealth of possibilities

(A) toward

(B) beneath

(C) among

(D) within

125 In spite of electric cars taking a long time to charge and only traveling short -, they are

considerably cleaner than conventional vehicles because they produce no emissions

(A) occasions

(B) quantities

(C) destinations

(D) distances

126 To - its downtown parking issue, the city of Gavendale enforced two-hour time limits

for on-street spaces and approved the construction of a new car lot

(A) support

(B) resolve

(C) adjust

(D) inflict

127 Expectations for the new prime time drama are high because it has a talented cast of actors,

a unique concept, and - storylines

(A) compelling

(B) interested

(C) deficient

(D) anticipating

128 The students have been instructed to draft a business plan for an - enterprise, which

they will be required to present to peers acting as potential investors

(A) imaginatively

(B) imagination

(C) imagine

(D) imaginary

129 - there are no pressing assignments due, employees are granted permission to leave

early this evening to facilitate the travel that may be necessary this holiday season

(A) Regardless

(B) Until

(C) Provided

(D) Except for

130 Everyone will be coming together tonight to cheer for Professor Lewis as he receives a

prestigious award from the institution in - of his many accomplishments

(A) acknowledgment

(B) welcome

(C) token

(D) obligation

131 Hotel proprietors are constantly looking for ways to boost their room occupancy rates,

which is an - difficult feat to accomplish given the recent declines in tourism rates

(A) alternatively

(B) intentionally

(C) increasingly

(D) originally

132 The National Weather Bureau gave an official warning about the impending storm, -

regional residents to stay indoors for the duration

(A) alerted

(B) alerting

(C) alerts

(D) alertly

133.Hoping to get the new transfer student updated, Mr Neil searched through his binder to

locate an extra - of the class syllabus

135 While she does admit to indulging -, Sarah Peterson typically follows a strict diet of

organic vegetables and grains, and she adheres to a vigorous daily fitness regimen

(A) in advance

(B) for good

(C) by chance

(D) on occasion

136 The interviewer was impressed with the applicant‟s ability to respond to all of her questions

-, even demonstrating a good sense of humor when his answers were lacking

(A) extremely

(B) candidly

(C) diffidently

(D) vaguely

137 This week, Miss Bee‟s Craft Emporium will be teaching students how to turn their old,

unwanted materials into - household items like cushions, blankets, and woven rugs (A) practical

(B) scarce

(C) exploitable

(D) wasteful

138 It is prudent for small business owners to create contingency plans which can involve

setting aside some money - some unforeseeable event occur

(A) since

(B) should

(C) as soon as

(D) after

139 Georgie‟s Burgers is now a popular chain of fast food eateries, but it - the success it

does today upon first opening for business in 1952

(A) will not be enjoying

(B) does not enjoy

(C) was not enjoyed

(D) had not enjoyed

140 Large sporting events are some of the most coveted marketing - in history, and those

who acquire corporate sponsorship deals have gained significant recognition as the broadcasts of such gatherings reach millions of viewers

(A) organizations

(B) opportunities

(C) credentials

(D) accomplishments