Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then, mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

101. Under more _______ circumstances, the CEO would have approved the pay increases, but this year it was not possible.

Đáp án đúng: A

102. BMC publishing company will be checking the article _______ mistakes and edit it before printing.

Đáp án đúng: C

103. Although the ________ for the best design will be very fierce, Mr. Gozalas has a good chance of getting the award.

Đáp án đúng: D

104. Many people are waiting outside for the box office to open so they can ________ tickets for the famous singer's concert.

Đáp án đúng: B

105. Thanks to the advances in technology the state-of-the-art device is made _______ out of plastic.

Đáp án đúng: C

106. Because there were too many participants at the seminar, we should _______ them into smaller groups for discussion.

Đáp án đúng: D

107. ABC Shoe Store asked _______ to make their final selections and bring them to cashiers' stations within 30 minutes.

Đáp án đúng: D

108. One of the leading companies, Big Star agreed to buy _______ Get-Well drug company for 10 billion dollars.

Đáp án đúng: A

109. _______ in computer technology have allowed technicians to perform multi-dimensional graphics far better than ever before.

Đáp án đúng: D

110. Mr. Fukui _______ washes his hands with anti-bacterial detergent right after coming home.

Đáp án đúng: C

111. Windpower Co. is faced with financial hardship, so in order to overcome this crisis, ______ financial support is needed.

Đáp án đúng: C

112. The FM convenience store in the central park is _______ located and it is always busy with many customers.

Đáp án đúng: A

113. Mr. Tallent handled all of the customers’ inquiries by _______ because the other sales representatives were out of the office.

Đáp án đúng: B

114. As of October 1, Carla Fishermen will _______ the company as its interface in all dealings with the local government.

Đáp án đúng: D

115. Ms. Harris was extremely _______to take an opportunity to thank you for all of the hard-working and dedication.

Đáp án đúng: A

116. _______ we hire more factory workers, we cannot meet the deadline for the products on time.

Đáp án đúng: A

117. The managers selected three attorneys to help with future contract _______.

Đáp án đúng: B

118. Please accept our _______ apology for the mistakes that we made on the last project.

Đáp án đúng: C

119. Any errors in your paycheck should be reported to the payroll department _______ so corrections can be made in a timely manner.

Đáp án đúng: B

120. Please _______ Mr. Draper's assistant of your arrival as soon as you get to his office tomorrow.

Đáp án đúng: B

121. Mr. Locke has been a _______ customer, so we consider his opinion significantly important.

Đáp án đúng: B

122. The new restaurant, _______ is expected to open on November 1, will offer special gourmet dishes for the residents of the district.

Đáp án đúng: C

123. The _______ of being a competent manager lies in coordinating employees and developing plans that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Đáp án đúng: C

124. The weather _______ states that there will be a high chance of rain and thunderstorm tomorrow.

Đáp án đúng: A

125. For our users’ safety, we will not provide any information that is illegal and misleading ______ our customers.

Đáp án đúng: B

126. The recipients of the awards will be selected from either the Sales Department _______ the Marketing Department.

Đáp án đúng: A

127. You should print your name and put your ______ at the bottom of the application form to prove the information is true.

Đáp án đúng: C

128. The committee _______ mystery shoppers to oversee the banking operations every year.

Đáp án đúng: B

129. MIC Telecommunication.com and KCM, Ltd were merged _______ the complicated process of organizational restructuring.

Đáp án đúng: D

130. Money For You is one of Europe‘s leading international economy magazines, with _______ in over 50 countries.

Đáp án đúng: A

131. In an effort _______ employee productivity, we will provide a comprehensive bonus package to employees who show the highest production figures.

Đáp án đúng: A

132. All newly-hired employees have been asked to bring _______ requested Paperwork by the 1st of the next month.

Đáp án đúng: B

133. In order to overcome this recession, the local governors suggest economic _______.

Đáp án đúng: C

134. The CEO of Stone Diamond feels that the expansion of the plant should be delayed due to _______ conditions in the market.

Đáp án đúng: A

135. By the time the security guards came to the main office, several files _______.

Đáp án đúng: D

136. Although not particularly favorable, the homemade food at Jessica's restaurant was unique and to the _______.

Đáp án đúng: B

137. Marvin Law Firm is seeking an enthusiastic and _______ attorney to present a case that is closely related to environment issues.

Đáp án đúng: C

138. Executives of Forsythe Enterprises hope to attend the conference in San Francisco, _______ they will not visit the main plant in Boston as planned.

Đáp án đúng: D

139. Sam Store's sales figures in the third quarter of this year are _______ to exceed the second quarter's figures by 20 percent.

Đáp án đúng: A

140. To manage production times and ensure adequate materials supply, DT, Ltd. ________ enters into agreements with contract suppliers.

Đáp án đúng: C