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101. Ms. Larson has requested that the marketing team submit their preliminary designs for the new brochure by next_______. (A) once (B) Friday (C) time (D) past

102. The keynote speaker addressed the audience_______ regarding the future of renewable energy technologies. (A) enthusiast (B) enthusiasm (C) enthusiastic (D) enthusiastically

103. Due to the_______ high volume of customer inquiries, the support desk is experiencing longer than average wait times. (A) exceptionally (B) exception (C) except (D) excepted

104. All laboratory personnel must adhere strictly to the updated safety protocols to avoid_______ of hazardous chemicals. (A) contaminates (B) contaminated (C) contamination (D) contaminant

105. The strategic partnership between the two firms is expected to result in substantial cost_______ for both parties. (A) saves (B) savings (C) safely (D) saved

106._______ the merger is finalized, the Human Resources department will begin integrating the payroll systems. (A) So that (B) Even (C) Therefore (D) Once

107. Mr. Yamamoto is a highly_______ negotiator who has closed several high-profile deals in the Asia-Pacific region. (A) capable (B) capacity (C) capably (D) capabilities

108. Please ensure that all perishable goods are stored within the correct temperature range to prevent_______. (A) spoil (B) spoils (C) spoilage (D) spoiled

109. The board of directors voted_______ to approve the acquisition of the smaller competitor. (A) unanimous (B) unanimously (C) unanimity (D) unanimousness

110. Clients wishing to cancel their subscriptions must do so within 30 days of the initial purchase to receive a full_______. (A) refund (B) penalty (C) deposit (D) charge

111. The architectural firm was commended for preserving the structural_______ of the historic building during the renovation. (A) integrate (B) integral (C) integrity (D) integration

112. We are looking for a candidate_______ possesses strong analytical skills and experience with data visualization software. (A) whom (B) whose (C) what (D) who

113. Despite the heavy storm, the cargo vessel arrived at the port_______ on schedule. (A) exact (B) precisely (C) precision (D) precise

114. The Chief Financial Officer has expressed concern_______ the rising operational costs in the overseas manufacturing plants. (A) over (B) from (C) until (D) between

115. Before the digital archive system was implemented, librarians spent hours manually_______ documents for retrieval. (A) index (B) indexes (C) indexing (D) indexed

116. While the sales figures for Q1 were impressive, those for Q2 were_______ disappointing due to supply chain disruptions. (A) slight (B) somewhat (C) whomever (D) any

117. New agricultural technologies have allowed farmers to significantly increase their crop_______ without expanding land usage. (A) field (B) shield (C) wield (D) yield

118._______ intended to attend the seminar on tax law changes should register with the coordinator by noon tomorrow. (A) Anyone (B) Whoever (C) Others (D) Each

119. The updated employee handbook clearly_______ the procedure for reporting workplace accidents and injuries. (A) outlining (B) outlined (C) outlines (D) outline

120. Mr. Henderson decided to reserve a private room at the restaurant,_______ that the business lunch would require a quiet environment. (A) know (B) knowing (C) knew (D) known

121. Regular maintenance of the assembly line machinery is essential to ensure_______ production output. (A) consist (B) consisted (C) consistent (D) consistency

122. The marketing director is optimistic that the new campaign will reach a wider audience_______ the previous one did. (A) as (B) unless (C) except (D) than

123. Tenants must vacate the premises by the end of the month, or the lease agreement will automatically_______ for another year. (A) renew (B) resume (C) repeat (D) return

124. Should you require any technical assistance during the installation, please do not_______ to contact our support team. (A) wait (B) hesitate (C) stop (D) pause

125. The revised budget proposal was approved_______ the objections raised by the head of the IT department. (A) although (B) even (C) despite (D) unless

126. It is imperative that the patent application_______ filed before the competitor launches their product. (A) is (B) was (C) to be (D) be

127. The hotel housekeeping staff follows a rigorous cleaning_______ to ensure all rooms meet international hygiene standards. (A) regimen (B) regime (C) region (D) regiment

128. Only those employees with valid identification badges are authorized to access the_______ areas of the facility. (A) restrict (B) restricted (C) restricting (D) restriction

129. The merger cannot proceed until we have verified the financial stability of the_______ company. (A) target (B) targets (C) to-target (D) targeting

130. We apologize for the delay in processing your order, which was caused by an error in our inventory_______ system. (A) track (B) tracks (C) tracked (D) tracking  

131. (A) prolong (B) protector (C) protect (D) protection

132. (A) suspend (B) suspended (C) suspension (D) suspends

133. (A) The IT department is hiring new staff members. (B) Please do not share your passwords with anyone. (C) The cafeteria will also be closed during this time. (D) You will not be able to log in until the process is complete.

134. (A) secure (B) securely (C) security (D) secures

135. (A) weight (B) hurry (C) delayed (D) anchor

136. (A) We have updated the tracking information in our system. (B) The ship was built in 2015. (C) We refuse to accept responsibility for the cargo. (D) The port is located near the city center.

137. (A) convenience (B) convenient (C) conveniently (D) inconvenience

138. (A) at (B) in (C) on (D) to

 139. (A) constructive (B) construction (C) construct (D) constructively

140. (A) The budget for the party was approved. (B) However, employees prefer the old system. (C) These frequent meetings will foster better communication. (D) No one is allowed to take vacation in December.

141. (A) who (B) which (C) what (D) whose

142. (A) ought (B) should (C) need (D) might

143. (A) bills (B) checks (C) prices (D) earnings

144. (A) They are very heavy to transport. (B) The CEO of the company is retiring soon. (C) We are located in the industrial district. (D) Installation is quick and requires no specialized tools.

145. (A) met (B) meet (C) meeting (D) meets

146. (A) among (B) until (C) within (D) between

147. What makes Apex Corporate Relocations different from standard moving companies? (A) They are the cheapest option in the city. (B) They provide specialized IT setup services. (C) They only move large international corporations. (D) They offer free storage for one month.

148. How can a customer qualify for a discount? (A) By referring a new client. (B) By paying the full amount in cash. (C) By moving during the weekend. (D) By scheduling a move before a specific date.

149. Why does Sarah Jenkins reject The Green Olive? (A) It is too expensive. (B) They do not serve vegetarian food. (C) The environment would not be suitable for a discussion. (D) It is located too far from the office.

150. What will Mark Dyson most likely do next? (A) Contact Bistro V to reserve a room. (B) Cancel the meeting with Mr. Takahashi. (C) Send a copy of the contract to Sarah. (D) Ask for an increase in the catering budget.

151. What is the purpose of the note regarding the dinner expense? (A) To explain why the receipt is missing. (B) To justify a cost higher than the policy allows. (C) To request payment for a personal meal. (D) To correct a calculation error in the total.

152. What category incurred the highest individual cost? (A) Travel (B) Meals (C) Lodging (D) Entertainment

153. Why is the water supply being shut off? (A) To install new water meters. (B) To clean the water tanks. (C) To reduce water usage costs. (D) To fix a plumbing issue.

154. What is suggested for businesses open late at night? (A) Storing water beforehand. (B) Closing early on Tuesday. (C) Using the lobby restrooms for cooking. (D) Contacting the city water department.

155. What is the main benefit of the new "Precision Spraying Mode"? (A) It increases the flight speed of the drone. (B) It allows the drone to fly in heavy rain. (C) It lowers the amount of chemicals used. (D) It extends the battery life of the device.

156. What must users do before starting the installation? (A) Call the support team. (B) Check the battery level. (C) Remove the GPS module. (D) Buy a new USB cable.

157. What consequence is mentioned if the post-update calibration is skipped? (A) The warranty will be voided. (B) The drone will not take off. (C) The spraying mechanism will jam. (D) The drone might fly unsteadily.

158. What was the primary challenge Studio Novo faced with the PayFast project? (A) Limited floor space for the number of staff. (B) A very small budget. (C) Strict government building regulations. (D) Lack of natural light in the building.

159. How do the glass partitions described in the article function? (A) They automatically darken to block sunlight. (B) They are soundproof to ensure privacy. (C) They can be repositioned to change the layout. (D) They display digital information like screens.

160. What is mentioned about Studio Novo? (A) They specialize in residential homes. (B) They have won awards two years in a row. (C) They are located inside the PayFast headquarters. (D) They were founded by Elena Morel fifty years ago.

161. Where should room attendants sort the linens? (A) In the hotel hallway. (B) In the utility closet. (C) Inside the guest room. (D) In the main laundry facility.

162. What should be done with torn bedsheets? (A) They should be put in the red bag. (B) They should be repaired immediately. (C) They should be left on the bed. (D) They should be placed in a specific bin.

163. What news does the writer share at the end of the memo? (A) New equipment is on the way. (B) A bonus will be given for compliance. (C) The hotel is hiring more staff. (D) The laundry service schedule has changed.

164. What is required to pick up a badge? (A) A printed copy of the email. (B) An identification card with a photo. (C) A business card. (D) The credit card used for payment.

165. Why was the "Blockchain in Logistics" workshop rescheduled? (A) The speaker cancelled. (B) The room had technical issues. (C) Many people wanted to attend. (D) It conflicted with the gala dinner.

166. What will happen on Tuesday at 2:00 PM in Room B? (A) The venue will be closed for cleaning. (B) The "Blockchain in Logistics" workshop will take place. (C) A networking lunch will be served. (D) A discussion on Data Privacy will be held.

167. What is implied about the gala dinner? (A) It is currently full. (B) It is free for all attendees. (C) It will be held on Wednesday. (D) It requires a separate ID check.

168. Which amenity is available to all membership types? (A) 24-hour access. (B) A locking file cabinet. (C) A company logo in the lobby. (D) Unlimited coffee.

169. What is a limitation of the Nomad Plan? (A) It does not include internet access. (B) Access is restricted to weekdays and business hours. (C) It costs more than the Dedicated Desk plan. (D) It requires a 12-month contract.

170. How can a company receive one month of free rent? (A) By choosing the Nomad Plan. (B) By paying for the whole year in advance. (C) By signing a one-year lease for a Private Office. (D) By referring another company.

171. Why did Javier Gomez change his membership plan? (A) He wanted to store equipment at the office. (B) He needed to meet with clients more often. (C) He hired a team of employees. (D) He wanted 24/7 access.

172. What is MedCore planning to do? (A) Acquire a smaller competitor. (B) Sell a portion of its business. (C) Open a new factory in Geneva. (D) Lower the price of its cancer drugs.

173. According to Dr. Weber, why is this change happening? (A) The consumer health division was losing money. (B) Regulations made it too hard to sell OTC drugs. (C) To fund research into new cancer treatments. (D) To reduce the company's tax burden.

174. The word "pending" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to (A) awaiting. (B) during. (C) rejecting. (D) including.

175. What is mentioned about the employees of the consumer health division? (A) They will all be laid off. (B) They will be moved to the oncology department. (C) They will receive a bonus. (D) Most will keep their jobs under the new owner.

176. What is the main purpose of the email? (A) To announce a new promotion policy. (B) To introduce a new employee. (C) To publicize upcoming training opportunities. (D) To request feedback on a recent workshop.

177. According to the email, why were these specific topics chosen? (A) The CEO requested them. (B) They were based on survey results. (C) They are the cheapest options. (D) The external expert suggested them.

178. Who should attend the session on February 20 at 1:00 PM? (A) Employees in the Marketing department. (B) Finance department staff. (C) Managers only. (D) Human Resources staff.

179. What is suggested about Mr. Clark? (A) He is a full-time employee of the company. (B) He is the HR Director. (C) He specializes in conflict resolution. (D) He does not work for the company permanently.

180. What is a requirement for the "Advanced Excel" workshop? (A) Participants must bring a computer. (B) Participants must be managers. (C) Registration must be done by email. (D) Attendees must pay a fee.

181. What type of business is Ardent Architecture Firm? (A) A logistics company. (B) An architectural design company. (C) A furniture manufacturer. (D) A lighting store.

182. Which item is Maria Gonzalez complaining about? (A) CH-005 (B) LP-303 (C) DS-102 (D) SH-500

183. In the email, the word "issue" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to (A) topic. (B) edition. (C) distribution. (D) problem.

184. What items arrived in good condition? (A) The lamps and the bookshelf. (B) The chairs and the desk. (C) The desk and the bookshelf. (D) The lamps and the chairs.

185. What does Ms. Gonzalez request? (A) A full refund. (B) A replacement item. (C) A discount on future orders. (D) A repair technician.

186. According to the news article, why did Frankfurt Airport suspend operations? (A) The runway was damaged by hail. (B) There was a strike by ground crew. (C) Aircraft could not be de-iced quickly enough. (D) The air traffic control system failed.

187. What does Deutsche Bahn do to manage the icy conditions? (A) Cancel all trains to Munich. (B) Reduce the speed of their trains. (C) Offer free tickets to stranded passengers. (D) Use diesel trains instead of electric ones.

188. Which flight was Mr. Sterling originally supposed to take? (A) ES-404 (B) ES-402 (C) ES-408 (D) ES-550

189. Why did Mr. Sterling decide against taking the train from London? (A) The tickets were sold out. (B) The train station was closed. (C) It was too expensive. (D) The journey would be too slow.

190. What does Mr. Sterling request in his email? (A) A refund for his flight ticket. (B) A hotel reservation in Stuttgart. (C) A change to his speaking time. (D) A video conference link.

191. What is stated as a mandatory requirement for the job? (A) A Master's degree. (B) Ability to speak French. (C) Knowledge of German. (D) 6 years of experience.

192. In the letter, what does Mr. Li highlight about his background? (A) He has worked at Orion Tech before. (B) He is currently living in Paris. (C) He developed the DataMaster software. (D) He has more years of experience than required.

193. What is implied about Mr. Li's educational background? (A) He is overqualified regarding his degree. (B) He does not meet the educational requirements. (C) He studied in Germany. (D) He has a degree in Marketing.

194. What specific software skill does Mr. Li possess? (A) Excel. (B) PowerPoint. (C) DataMaster. (D) Photoshop.

195. What will likely happen next? (A) Mr. Li will be hired immediately. (B) Mr. Li will have another interview. (C) Mr. Li will be rejected. (D) Mr. Li will move to Paris.

196. When can Museum Members first visit the exhibition? (A) June 10. (B) June 24. (C) July 1. (D) July 15.

197. What is true about the exhibition? (A) It is a permanent display. (B) It features artifacts from South America. (C) It has been shown in the US before. (D) It will be open for three months.

198. Why did Elaine Baxter send the email? (A) To apply for a job. (B) To complain about ticket prices. (C) To book a trip for her class. (D) To ask for a membership discount.

199. Based on the webpage, how much will the tickets cost for Ms. Baxter's group (excluding audio guides)? (A) $266.00 (B) $239.40 (C) $290.00 (D) $200.00

200. Will Ms. Baxter's group be able to visit on their requested date? (A) Yes, because they booked far enough in advance. (B) No, because the museum is closed on that day. (C) No, because the exhibition hasn't opened yet. (D) Yes, but only if they become members.