TOEIC 陳錦芬

Test 4

101. The advertising agent, putting up with a low salary for three years, tried to
convince his boss that he was worth a ______. (A) rise (B) raise (C) arouse (D)
lift
102. Simply let me know ahead of time when you plan to visit us so that I can arrange
to have someone ______ then. (A) capable (B) effective (C) available (D) open
103. This whole stretch of road was under the work of resurface ______ heavy traffic
has ruined it. (A) thus (B) because (C) while (D) consequently
104. The Crafts Co. decided to offer a bonus to its employees to express its
appreciation for their loyalty to the company ______a rough period. (A) in (B)
for (C) at (D) while
105. No matter how long it _____to finish a quarterly report, it must be done properly.
(A) taking (B) take (C) takes (D) has taken
106. A $50 fee is ______each housing application, but payment of this fee does not
guarantee a reservation. (A) charged for (B) required to (C) reminded of (D)
recalled with
107. The buyer will need a Bill of Lading (B/L) to collect the goods when they arrive
____their destination. (A) on (B) at (C) for (D) with
108. Many clients have requested that we _____ the products in accordance with the
conditions listed on the order. (A) packed (B) pack (C) packing (D) have packed
109 These day-long events, known as quilting bees, were welcome times for getting
together with friends and ________community news. (A) catch on (B) catching
at (C) caught up with (D) catching on
110. Because of both the opening of new huge new market and major shifts in the
workforce, it has become necessary _______ education, training, and experience
of employees in the workplace. (A) supplementing (B) to supplement (C)
supplement (D) that supplements
111. The Governor of the National Bank is appointed by the President _____the
advice of the board of the Economic Promotion Committee. (A) on (B) with (C)
by (D) for
112. Mr. Long has just opened a new business and is in the process of ______his first
advertising campaign. (A) launching (B) demonstrating (C) generating (D)
performing
113. The secretary had found the typographical errors before the messenger ______
the proposal. (A) delivered (B) had delivered (C) has delivered (D) is delivering
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114. Massachusetts ranks only 45th in size among the 50 states, but it offers visitors a
host of ______ things to see and do. (A) invited (B) inviting (C) invitation (D)
being invited.
115. By Friday, seventy-five applicants with a master degree had submitted ____ the
teaching position in the university. (A) at (B) on (C) for (D) by
116. An executive _______ innovative ideas from his or her staff. (A) can sometimes
learn (B) learning sometimes can (C) sometimes can lean (D) sometimes can
learning
117. Professor Lin needs a person to _____ him with the conference display. (A)
assume (B) assign (C) assent (D) assist
118. _______you can buy the same brand of soap, toothpaste and sugar-free
carbonated drink in all 50 states, the United States reveals major regional
differences. (A) How (B)In spite of (C) Because (D)Although

119. If this package is sent by overnight delivery, it _____ New York by noon
tomorrow. (A) reaches (B) will reach (C) is reached (D) has reached
120. This is to answer your letter of _______ on the Police Force’s policies and
procedures concerning undercover detectives. (A) require (B) inquire (C) inquiry
(D) request
121. Dean of the Business Department had students _____ the overhead projector to
the conference center. (A) moved (B) to move (C) moving (D) move
122. The _______ rates changed dramatically. (A) money (B) currency (C) bill (D)
coins
123. It’s necessary for Ms. Smith to ____ the criteria for recruiting new staff by
tonight. (A) final (B) finalize (C) finally (D) finality
124. The variety of insurance benefits _____ very broad under the newly announced
policy. (A) are (B) is (C) have been (D) to be
125. Ms Duck was responsible for collecting and ____ the data for the negotiation.
(A) organize (B) organizing (C) organization (D) organized
126. The conference site was located in a quiet community; unfortunately, it was
much farther than we __________. (A) have expected (B) expected (C) had
expected (D) was expected.
127. I suggested ______ in more exhibitions to make our product well-known to the
public. (A) participate (B) to participate (C) participating (D) participated.
128. The host has no idea how much food to prepare for guests who ______the
wedding banquet. (A) are attending (B) attending (C) attended (D) they will
attend
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129. Mr. Welsy ______ his schedule by himself. (A) always arranges (B) arranges

always (C) has arranged always (D) always to arrange

130. _____all the sales representatives, Mr. Teller has been the most energetic and

intelligent. (A) For (B) As (C) Of (D) With

131. Mr. Lee is a man with sound financial situation; ________ he never borrows

money or asks for loans from the bank. (A) in spite of (B) in fact (C) on the other

hand (D) while

132. An terrible earthquake occurred _____ the doctors were conducting a medical

operation. (A) so (B) while (C) because (D) nevertheless

133. Roma’s historic places, architectural highlights, and overall charm are

________by a rich cultural heritage. (A) complementing (B) complemented (C)

to be complemented (D) complement

134. Since Peter enrolled in the EMBA program, he has _____ a knowledgeable

trainee. (A) looked into (B) brought about (C) turned into (D) broken into

135. While the presentation _______, the technician handled the computer displays.

(A) was being made (B) has been made (C) was making (D) made

136. The products need to be tested for their safety _____ durability. (A) but (B) as

well as (C) or (D) yet

137. Ms. Wu was hardworking and competent; ____ she had no trouble being

recommended. (A) namely (B) nevertheless (C) moreover (D) thus

138. The words, FRAGILE – Handle with Care, are ______on all sides of the cases,

which are individually numbered from 1 to 10. (A) stenciled (B) stenciling (C)

steered (D) stressed

139. If we ____ more aware of the trends, we could have avoided such a great loss.

(A) are (B) were (C) have been (D) had been
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140. People who buy lottery tickets either try to win a big fortune ___ intend to do

some charities for the poor and the disable. (A) and (B) neither (C) or (D) yet

141. The business profit is distributed to the shareholders in proportion to the number
A B C
of shares they owe.
D
142. The City Library is automated with a sophisticated on-line catalog and book
A
check-out system, which it provides access to numerous conveniences for the
B C D
users.
143. The students generally arrive the campus with a full measure of ability and
A
self-initiative, which refers a proper combination of motivation and self-reliance.
B C D
144. Of all the seasons, fall in New England clearly has the more flamboyant
A B C
character and dramatic appeal.
D
145. Great care should be made before investing a large sum in such a franchise
A B C
business as Kentucky Fried Chicken.
D
146. All the worthwhile and precious things in life is only obtained through
A B C
continuous and exacting effort.
D
147. The project, which was supposed to increase the company’s revenues, it has
A B
already brought about financial gain.
C D
148. If you are interested in visiting our headquarters, an officer in public relations
A B
will make you on a tour of the Identification and Emergency Departments.
C D
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149. The goods which they were packed in wooden crates were dispatched from
A B C
st
Copenhagen on 1 April.
D
150. The present trend is for all banks to offer a wide range of financial service to all
A B C
types of customers.
D
151. The residents of the earthquake-stricken area need to organize itself and make
A B C
their complaints officially known
D
152. Sales they were estimated at more than $5 billion last quarter, nearly double the
A B C
first-quarterly figures.
D
153. Electronic engineers have had no trouble to find high-level, high paying
A B C
positions, which require professional training and experience.
D
154. The president’s speaking remarks always come across much more powerfully
A B C D
than his published reports.
155. Louisa has active involved in a professional business organization and landed
A B C
two new major projects for her company.
D
156. Registrants are contacted via electronic mail regarded all pertinent job search
A B C
activities.
D
157. New England is rightly noted for its picturesque country inns, friendly guest
A B
houses, and pleasant bed and breakfast establish.
C D
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158. The secretary wants to know where Mr. Wang will be staying in case her needs to
A B C
call him during his trip.
D
159. The manager is concerned because there has been not response from his client
A B
about the changes made in the contract.
C D
160. The interviewees decided to give the applicants opportunities to show what they
A B C
knew about the publishing business.
D

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