Part 6

PART 6-4
Directions: Read the texts on the following pages. You will find a word or phrase missing in some
of the sentences. Four answer choices are given below each of these sentences. Select the best
answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.
Questions 131 - 134 refer to the following announcement.

We are pleased to announce that the installation of the new manufacturing equipment in our main plant has
been completed. The new machines (131) ------- work flow by allowing for flexibility in production. With
six mixing tanks of (132) ------- sizes, we expect to be able to fill a wider range of orders, from small to
very large. This (133) ------- is an important way to ensure that Balm Manufacturing continues to be a
leader in the fragrance industry.
(134) -----. Jim Martel, who is organizing this effort, will contact each of you soon with details.
131. (A) have been improved 133. (A) proposal

(B) were improving (B) contract
(C) will improve (C) impression
(D) improved (D) upgrade
TOURISM
132. (A) varying 134. (A) Supervisors completed a tour of the plant yesterday.
(B) varies (B) Unfortunately, the installation cost more than we had
(C) vary anticipated.
(D) variation (C) As you are aware, our industry is increasingly competitive.
· (D) All personnel must be trained on the new equipment by the end
of the month.
Questions 135-138 refer to the following Web page..

www.kateweicommunications.com
Marketing your business can be confusing. Newspapers and magazines are (135) ------- useful venues for
advertising. (136) ------- , social media platforms have become even more critical marketing outlets. Kate
Wei Communications utilizes both traditional outlets and the latest communication platforms.(137) ------- .
In addition to exceptional print services, Kate Wei Communications has the expertise to help you (138) -----
your online presence. Why wait? Choose our award-winning firm to strengthen your company's image
today!
135. (A) still 137. (A) Marketing professionals give conflicting advice.
(B) nowhere (B) Traditional methods have the best impact.
(C) soon (C) We will develop a diverse plan for your business.
(D) evenly (D) We have recently changed our terms of service.
136. (A) As a result 138. (A) optimal

(B) To demonstrate (B) optimize
(C) Otherwise (C) optimization
(D) However (D) optimum
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Questions 139-142 refer to the following e-mail.
To: Emily Swanton <[email protected]>

From: Arnold Hansen <[email protected]>
Subject: Polton Farm Fair
Date: June 2
This e-mail serves as a receipt for your registration (139) ------- confirms your participation in the
Seventeenth Annual Polton County Farm Fair from July 14 to July 16. As a returning exhibitor,
Swanton Farm Feed will be offered (140) ------- space at a discounted rate.
Please be aware of a new requirement when preparing your space. This year, all booths must be
completely ready by 8 P.M. on July 13. ----- (141). Tables will be provided by the organizer, as in
past years.
Thank you once again for your participation in our (142) ------- .
Arnold Hansen, Assistant Coordinator
Polton County Farm Fair
139. (A) whereas 141. (A) This includes the removal of trash and packing materials.
(B) rather than (B) The number of food vendors has increased in recent years.
(C) in case (C) The exact schedule will be announced later.
(D) and also (D) The Livestock Pavilion will be located next to the south exit.
140. (A) rent 142. (A) discovery
(B) rental (B) survey
(C) rents (C) event
(D) renting (D) vote
Questions 143-146 refer to the following article.

Sparkle Pro Enterprises Opens American Factory
Worldwide News
MANCHESTER (10th April) - Sparkle Pro Enterprises, a leading Belgium-based (143)-------of
cleaning products, is expanding its territory. The company has just opened its first plant in the United
States, in Indianapolis. For more than forty years, Sparkle Pro has been making and distributing
household and industrial cleaners to a wide range of vendors, including retail outlets and hotel
chains, throughout Europe.(144) -----.
The Indianapolis facility will require the company to hire 300 additional employees (145) ------ the
end of this year in order for it to achieve full capacity. According to Egan Bretz, the new director of
North American operations, Sparkle Pro is confident that it will be able to train a large number of
personnel quickly. Mr. Bretz expects no significant (146) ------ in meeting these needs.
143. (A) produced 145. (A) by

(B) producing (B) despite
(C) producer (C) as
(D) produce (D) except
144. (A) Water-based cleaners have become more expensive. 146. (A) decrease
(B) The company's Web site lists all of its major vendors. (B) challenges
(C) The hotels are conveniently located in most cities. (C) project
(D) Other factory facilities were gradually sold. (D) candidates

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Questions 131 - 134 refer to the following announcement.

131. (A) have been improved 133. (A) proposal

Questions 135-138 refer to the following Web page..

136. (A) As a result 138. (A) optimal

To: Emily Swanton <[email protected]>

Questions 143-146 refer to the following article.

143. (A) produced 145. (A) by

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