TEST 1

1. The Technical Department is currenly formulating written guidelines

...........the use of our micro - publising facilitie.

a)   in

b)  for

c)   at

d)  with

2.Company strategists........predicted that conditions in the Middle East would eventually stabilize and result in expanded sales.

a)   wrong

b)  wronged

c)   wrongly

d)  wrongness

3. as you would expect at one of the world's most reputable hotels, the...........is prompt, efficient, and discreet.

a)   exertion

b)  decision

c)   challenge

d)  service

4. The director.......has often been seen to  take his lunch in the staff canteen along with the other workers.

a)   him

b)  his

c)   himself

d)  he

5. The new head of marketing is already making his mark on the company even though he only...............6 weeks ago.

a)   carried

b)  elapsed

c)   deliberated

d)  arrived

6. This is an excellent time to consider changing jobs because of the large number of positions................available in the mining sector.

a)   commonly

b)  currently

c)   actively

d)  approvingly

7..............leaving school, she has worked in a variety of positions but has not yet found one which suits her talents or interests.

a)   despite

b)  since

c)   in spite of

d)  if

8.Although he did not perform..........well as a student, he went on to become one of the most respected scholars in his field.

a)   especially

b)  sufficiently

c)   desperately

d)  excellently

9.The chief financial officer belives that we should maintain the present course, and.............his deputy.

a)   as to

b)  whereas

c)   so does

d)  as long as

10. The giant pharmaceutical company insists that its new drug is...........safe

as long as it used under the supervision of a doctor.

a)   perfect

b)  perfection

c)   perfectly

d)  perfecting

11. A light and healthy lunch followed by some exercise will mak workers

............more productive in the afternoon.

a)   complete

b)  much

c)   ample

d)  greatly

12.........you have familiarized yourself with the basic commands, we can begin to learn some of this program's more creative features.

a)   already

b)  before

c)   once

d)  earlier

13. the upcoming convention invites.............. from anyone working or having research interests in the field.

a)   contributions

b)  solutions

c)   additions

d)  subscriptions

14. Several exciting new pieces of equipment................. in our gymnasium, and we invite you to come and try them out at no cost during the next week.

a)   install

b)  installed

c)   have installed

d)  have been installed

15. Rexington Engineering has recently set up an entire new research ...........because of the increasing interest in robotic technology.

a)   separation

b)  partition

c)   segmentaion

d)  division

16. The Department of the Environment supports the replacement of introduced pllants with ............plants that require much less watering.

a)   native

b)  nativity

c)   natively

d)  nativeness

17. Please place your luggage in the overhead locker, and ensure that the locker is closed..........

a)   secure

b)  securely

c)   secureable

d)  secureness

18..............the recent sales campaign was not as successful as we had expected, our new range of goods has been weel reviweed by consumer groups.

a)   instead of

b)  notwithstanding

c)   although

d)  whereas

19. All drivers are required to maintain.............. logbooks accurately and to hand them into the central office before leaving on Friday night.

a)   its

b)  his

c)   our

d)  their

20. The budget to be released later  this week will............reduce spending on employee facilities such as the sport center.

a)   due to

b)  most likely

c)   want

d)  be

21. The board of directors believes that the best way to...........our own interests is to provide the best possible service to our customers.

a)   propose

b)  supply

c)   reflect

d)  serve

22. While the producer has.........production of this line, secondhand

replacement parts can often be found at specialty stores.

a)   alternate

b)  incomplete

c)   dependent

d)  discontinued

23. All staff members are requested to treat workers in our office in a.................and respectful manner at all times.

a)   courtesy

b)  courteous

c)   courteously

d)  courteousness

24. The taxation office has not yet defined its position in relation.............. deductions for education expenses.

a)   for

b)  to

c)   on

d)  by

25. While there has been a significant..............in the sales figures, there has been no correspoding profit growth because of increased production costs.

a)   boost

b)  addition

c)   form

d)  promotion

26...........the 1980s, Sedgewick Consultants adopted the strategies which

would see it become one of the leading financial consulting firms in America.

a)   beyong

b)  around

c)   atop

d)  during

27. The state university..............five new courses in its Department of Business

Studies in order to increase the number of olaces available to part – time students.

a)   offering

b)  will offer

c)   to offer

d)  has been offered

28. This memo is just to remind everybody that I will be starting my long service leave next Thursday and that my deputy..........in my position for the following 3 months.

a)   is acting

b)  has been acting

c)   has acted

d)  will be acting

29. The small firm has just .............its first important design contract despite

competition from several larger and more well - established bidders.

a)   achieved

b)  scored

c)   won

d)  made

30. Current research in the area of obesity control is extremely........., and some exciting innovations are expected shortly.

a)   promises

b)  promised

c)   promising

d)  promisable

31. There can be doubt that recent statements.............the company's true financial position were misleading.

a)   respecting

b)  concerning

c)   dealing

d)  referring

32. A detailed analysis of customer information reveals that we should develop products which...........a wider crooss - section of the community.

a)   intend

b)  object

c)   plan

d)  target

33. The company's art and historical............ will be sold at a special auction to be held next June at a local museum.

a)   acquisition

b)  stock

c)   selection

d)  collection

34. I have no doubt that you are all aware of our secretary's..............plans, and I hope that you will make a generous donation for her farewell gift.

a)   retirement

b)  retired

c)   retiring

d)  retire

35. Before choosing a carred, you should take into consideration several.............., including the supply and demand for professionals in any particular field.

a)   sides

b)  remarks

c)   factors

d)  turns

36.  Please ensure that all outstanding debts are cleared within seven days of

.................of this notifacation, otherwise legal action will follow.

a)   receipt

b)  balance

c)   admission

d)  speding

37. Investor interest in Telco Mines is at its..........point over due to romors of recent discoveries of precious metals.

a)   more highly

b)  most highly

c)   highest

d)  higher

38. Safety inspectors have brought to our attention the...........condition of safety equipment, such as helmets, first - aid kits, and fire extinguishers.

a)   decline

b)  declined

c)   declining

d)  declinable

39. The security needs of the Research Department are not...........with those of the cafereria.

a)   comparing

b)  comparision

c)   comparable

d)  comparably

40. A company spokesman announced that, following last minute negotiations with a buyer, the factory would not be.......... after all.

a)   close

b)  closer

c)   closing

d)  closeable