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.

103. After Massey Corporation acquired Brawley, Ltd., the ______ of its stock rose twenty percent.

A. valuable
A. valuable
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Đáp án đúng: D

104. In March, the Grand Symphony Orchestra will present an ______ opera by talented newcomer Maria Cruz.

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Đáp án đúng: D

105. We hope to send ______ tax documents to you by the end of the week.

A. you
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Đáp án đúng: B

110. Midtown Hospital compares ______ with other hospitals and provides services at lower rates.

A. favor
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Đáp án đúng: D

111. ______ there had not been slight delays in the bus service to the airport, Ms. Suzuki would have caught her scheduled flight to Brussels.

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Đáp án đúng: A

112. Magnum Plus cameras ______ very popular right now because they are so easy to use.

A. became
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Đáp án đúng: B

113. The most ______ memo from the personnel department announced five new job openings.

A. constant
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Đáp án đúng: B

114. The board of trustees will ______ vote on the revised proposal at its meeting later this month.

A. define
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Đáp án đúng: D

115. Because of ______ extremely focused customer bases, small business owners can often respond quickly to new economic trends.

A. they
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Đáp án đúng: B

116. Payment is ______ at the time you check out of the conference center.

A. expect
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Đáp án đúng: C

117. Officials attribute the ______ in service to a software upgrade that makes the system run faster.

A. improvement
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Đáp án đúng: A

118. Mark Jarvela, a junior employee, proposed an innovative project that has been funded by one of the organization's biggest ______.

A. sponsor
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Đáp án đúng: B

119. Fargo Electronics has ______ halted production of its newest line of video games until retailers have sold off the existing surplus.

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Đáp án đúng: D

120. Please note that this brochure is intended as information only and does not replace or ______ the product warranty.

A. supplement
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Đáp án đúng: A

121. The cost of round-trip air transportation is included ______ the nine-day cruise package

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Đáp án đúng: B

122. Dr. Sato has indicated that there may soon be an ______ for an apprentice technician in the chemical-production laboratory.

A. open
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Đáp án đúng: D

123. Mr. Hernandez is not available at the time the work crew is scheduled to arrive, and ______ is Ms. Hakkonen.

A. so
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Đáp án đúng: C

124. The meteorological agency recommended that tourists to the region be ______ dressed for frigid conditions.

A. suitable
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Đáp án đúng: B

125. Please ______ the bottom portion for your records.

A. retain
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Đáp án đúng: A

126. Repairing the old copy machine would have ______ half as much as buying a new one.

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Đáp án đúng: B

127. The market-research department conducted a ______ on how often people listen to the radio while driving their cars.

A. design
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Đáp án đúng: C

128. Because the sales representatives were late leaving the office, there was very ______ time for us to talk before the client meeting.

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Đáp án đúng: A

129. Editors of the Financial Gazette reserve the right to review advertisements and correct ______ errors in spelling or format.

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Đáp án đúng: D

130. The National University plays an important ______ in preparing leaders for the country’s educational system.

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Đáp án đúng: C

132. Intercity Bus Company will be providing ______ bus service for holiday travelers next weekend.

A. frequent
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Đáp án đúng: A

133. Although Dr. Obetz is qualified in several areas, nutritional health is one of her ______.

A. special
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Đáp án đúng: C

134. The president of Corvatech announced that this year’s annual report is ready to be ______ to the company stockholders.

A. published
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Đáp án đúng: B

135. The institution’s ability to meet its ______ growth levels will depend on the commitment of all staff.

A. objected
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Đáp án đúng: C

136. Some officials still need ______ of the importance of separate playing fields for young football and baseball players.

A. convince
A. convince
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Đáp án đúng: B

137. ______ all the candidates applying for the job, Mr. Wang appears to be the most promising.

A. On
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Đáp án đúng: D

138. In order to make room for new inventory, stores that ______ would not offer promotional discounts might advertise a limited-time sale.

A. solely
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Đáp án đúng: C

139. The manufacturer guarantees that its cosmetic products are good for three years or until the expiration date on the package, ______ is sooner.

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Đáp án đúng: D

140. The analyst’s commentary in the progress report was sharply ______ of the leadership team.

A. critical
A. critical
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Đáp án đúng: A

131. Research suggests the health benefits of whole grains come from the ______ of all the nutrients, not just the amount of fiber.

A. combination
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A. combination
A. combination

Đáp án đúng: A

109. Because Hong Kong is home to people from all over the world, a ______ of fashion styles can be seen in the city on any given day.

A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety
A. variety

Đáp án đúng: A

108. Traveling by train to Tokyo takes approximately one hour less ______ traveling by car.

A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for
A. for

Đáp án đúng: D

107. After the switch malfunction, electrical service on the main building was ______ restored at 8 P.M.

A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally
A. finally

Đáp án đúng: A

106. All materials______ for the upcoming seminar need to be copied at least two days in advance.

A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called
A. called

Đáp án đúng: B

102. The awards ceremony will be ______ on the third floor of the Park Station Hotel.

A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held
A. held

Đáp án đúng: A

101. Please contact Robert Chen for ______ in purchasing office equipment.

A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store
A. store

Đáp án đúng: C