(A) first (B) regular (C) valued (D) durable

OFFICIAL TOEIC GRAMMAR PRO 120. After tremendous success of his first clothing shop, the
12 designer has ------- to open another.
101. Businesses wait to be sure of an economic recovery but (A) picked (B) decided (C) settled (D) established
consumers are getting more ------- about the job market. 121. It is surprising to see ------- much broadband Internet
(A) optimist (B) optimistic connection fees have dropped over the last year.
(C) optimistically (D) optimists (A) thus (B) how (C) moreover (D) because
102. The ------- will be chaired by Mr. Sheldon, one of the most 122. ------- the cash register, you should first open the cash drawer
innovative directors in the company. with your key and punch in your employee number.
(A) category (B) qualification (A) Use (B) To use (C) Used (D) Using
(C) committee (D) productivity 123. Economic experts agree that the merger will prove -------
103. The interest rate on housing loans dropped ------- 2.1 percent rewarding, and that profits will soar in the near future.
last month and is expected to go down further over the next few (A) mutually (B) lately (C) exactly (D) approximately
weeks. 124. We are ------- that the proposal will meet with the approval of
(A) as (B) to (C) in (D) since all parties concerned.
104. The desert shop specializes in cookies made of chocolate, but (A) confidence (B) confide (C) confident (D) confidently
------- are available. 125. Even though the assistant manager, Mr. Schropp appeared
(A) other (B) the other (C) another (D) others unwilling ------- to a new post, he was persuaded by his family to
105. ------- the replacement parts are delivered by tomorrow, we accept it.
will have more complaints from retailers and customers. (A) transfer (B) to transfer (C) transferring (D) to transferring
(A) Such as (B) Given (C) Unless (D) Only if 126. Property values dropped at an ------- rate, and some property
106. Training sessions for all departmental supervisors will be held owners tried to minimize the loss by selling their land.
------- the conference room. (A) alarming (B) enlarging (C) according (D) escaping
(A) on (B) of (C) as (D) in 127. The fire insurance policy for the office building should be
107. For the people ------- were affected by the earthquake, the renewed on ------ before the 15th of this month.
non-profit organization has asked for more aid. (A) when (B) neither (C) either (D) or
(A) they (B) whose (C) who (D) which 128. Mr. Garcia will already ----- his presentation on the new
108. Among the ------ candidates for the position, Mr. Clark has manufacturing process by the time you reach the convention
the most experience in retail sales. center.
(A) likely (B) conditional (C) relied (D) original (A) finished (B) have finished (C) finishing (D) finish
109. There is a ------ demand for video disc drives that are 129. Consumers these days ------- about the amount of fat and
compatible with multiple disc formats. sugar in food products.
(A) grow (B) growing (C) grew (D) grows (A) concern (B) discern C) allow (D) care
110. Mr. Howard has ------ confidence in his computer 130. Mr. Toshi was elected to the city council, but has not
programming skills that he never says no when asked to create officially started to carry out the duties -------.
utility software. (A) will be involved (B) involves
(A) another (B) plenty (C) such (D) almost (C) involving (D) involved
111. The customer returned his order saying its switch was 131. In spite of all their efforts and repeated negotiations, the
defective, and the online store agreed to ------ the full amount to opposing parties have yet to reach a -------.
his account. (A) benefit (B) proposal (C) fondness (D) settlement
(A) magnify (B) credit (C) discontinue (D) charge 132. Effective managers use the Internet and read economic
112. The management should realize that ------ out a loan is only a journals to keep them --___-about current trends in overseas trade.
temporary solution to the company's financial problems. (A) inform (B) informative (B) informing (D) informed
(A) was taken (B) taking (C) having been taken (D) taken 133. According to the latest news report, the government has
113. The CEO was very pleased with the results of the latest sales decided to raise income tax rates for ------- with high incomes.
campaign ------- gave the sales manger a bonus. (A) that (B) this (C) those (D) these
(A) if so (B) furthermore (C) and (D) then 134. The new marketing ------- that was adopted by the firm has
114. A good manager should ------- try to create an atmosphere of proved very effective.
trust and cooperation. (A) has approached (B) approach (C) to approach (D)
(A) always (B) nearly (C) well (D) far approaches
115. The swimming pool had to be closed due to a ------- of funds 135. This banquet room is the place where the company -------
for maintenance. most of its seminars and meetings.
(A) level (B) shortage (C) range (D) record (A) holds (B) decides (C) occurs (D) identifies
116. In order to maintain its good reputation, the restaurant does its 136. We ask that you watch road signs and walk on the left so that
best to serve the guests ------- and in a courteous manner. cyclists can pass at a ------- speed.
(A) quick (B) quicker (C) quickness (D) quickly (A) reducing (B) reduces (C) reduction (D) reduced
117. The head of sales department asked Mr. Karawara to turn in 137. Even though the grand opening of the new Italian restaurant
his sales report ------- noon today so that he could set the deadline. was ------- than expected, many people were happy with the food
(A) up to (B) for (C) till (D) by quality it served.
118. The extension of the deadline has enabled most of the sales (A) late (B) more lately (C) lateness (D) later
representatives to complete their ------- on time. 138. It was just last month that Mr. Oretga retired after 20 years of
(A) propose (B) proposing (C) proposal (D) proposed service ------- the company.
119. For over 20 years, Mr. Rich has been a ------- member of the (A) forward (B) during (C) among (D) to
Green Club to volunteer his time to educate a public about 139. Most experts agree that genetically ------- foods should be
recycling. allowed on the market after health officials confirm they are safe.
(A) modify (B) modifying (C) to modify (D) modified (A) form (B) formation (C) formed (D) forms
140. All applicants for the position are required to complete the
------- at the front desk and submit them.
David Williams
125 Clancy Lane 147-149 refer to the following memo.
Dearborn, Mi To : All sales department staff
From : Carlo Juliani, Vice President, Sales department
Dear Mr. Williams, Date : Oct. 6, 2008
This is to let you know that we ------- your cancellation of your
purchase order On Monday, Oct. 13, from 10:30 to 13:00, there ------- a
141. (A) were received (B) receiving luncheon meeting
(C) have received (D) will receive 147. (A) was (B) has been
We also understand the reasons for your cancellations, as (C) will be (D) had
detailed in your letter. in the conference room to review the results of the last
I'm very sorry about the problems you ------- while trying to quarter covering July through September and to evaluate
order our products. the outlook and the targets for the next quarter. All section
142. (A) encountered (B) caused heads should be ready to report ------- on the figures for
(C) extended (D) transferred both periods.
It seems that our online system overcharged other customers, 148. (A) brief (B) briefed
too. This experience has shown us that we need to work on our (C) briefness (D) briefly
online shop to make it more efficient. We are doing everything The guest speaker, Mr. Solomon of Solomon consultants,
possible to ensure that this problem doesn't happen again. will provide an in -depth forecast on the trends in the
We value you as a customer, and your satisfaction is our biggest Asian markets.
-------. His ------- is scheduled for the latter half of the meeting
143. (A) priority (B) problem and is expected to at one hour.
(C) concerning (D) sincerity 149. (A) interview (B) talk
I have enclosed a coupon for 50 percent off any future purchase (C) training (D) writing
if you ever decide to shop with us again. Our CEO, Sam Jordan, will wrap up the meeting by
I hope you accept my sincerest apologies. announcing winners and handing out prizes for the sales
campaign that ended in September.
Truly yours,
Edward
Capri Inc.
144-146 refer to the following memo. To the Users of Prosonic TV Sets.
To : All Employees
From : Mark Schmidt, CFO We sincerely apologize for the ------- raised among the users
RE: Waste disposal of our television sets.
150. (A) mistake (B) concern
It has come to my ------- that we have been spending too much (C) popularity (D) complexity
money The few incidents of fires caused by defective parts have
144. (A) intention (B) attention been traced to a particular transformer used in a limited
(C) extension (D) opposition number of sets made between January and February of 2008.
on paper over the past year. -------, most of the paper in our If you own a 21-inch Brightron manufactured between
office that January and February of 1995, please bring it in to a
145. (A) Therefore (B) Although Prosonic dealer ------- a free replacement of the parts before
(C) In fact (D) So as April 30, 2008.
we throw in the trash can be recycled, which will in turn save us 151. (A) with (B) as (C) for (D) except
money. We can also use both sides of the paper for un Prosonic will make every effort to correct the defect and not
important documents, and that means less trash. Less trash let a similar product defect ------- again. We thank you for
means that we cut down on our waste disposal expenses. We your patronage.
will also be buying less paper. This makes so much more sense 152. (A) occur (B) occurring
------- and environmentally. (C) be occurred (D) occurs
146. (A) economy (B) economic Masayoshi Takada
(C) economical (D) economically President, Prosonic Corporation
This is why we have decided to start a paper recycling program.
I will distribute a list of the type of paper items in our office ANSWERS
that can be recycled. If you have any used paper on the list, 102. 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. 110.
101. B 103. B 109. B
please dispose of it in the specially marked bins near the C D C D C A C
employee lounge. 113. 114. 116. 117. 118. 119.
111. B112. B 115. B 120. B
C A D D C C
Thank you for your cooperation. 123. 124. 126. 127. 129.
121. B122. B 125. B 128. B 130 D
A C A D D
Regards,
131. 132. 133. 135. 136. 137. 138. 139. 140.
Mark Schimidt, CFO 134. B
D D C A D D D D D
141. 142. 143. 145. 146. 147. 148.
144. B 149. B150. B
C A A C D C D
151. 152.
C A