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101. For several years now, we have seen a marked

in attendance and exhibitions at the

PCB design conferences. (A) Increase

(B) increased

(C) increasing (D) TO increase

102. Make sure that transportation to and from the river is arranged to your (A) satisfactory 103.

The

(B) satisfaction

imposing

renovated

by

(A) structural 104.

the

supervisor's

may

(D) to satisfy

that

soon

will

highly

(B) structure

Employees

(C) satisfy

50%

Rand

admired

(C) structurally

receive

be

. Corporation's

designer

R&D

center

Haewook

was

Lee.

(D) in structural

tuition

reimbursement

for

job-related

courses

taken with

a

.

(A) approves

(B) approval

(C) approve

(D) to approve

105. Mr. Hui, a freelance writer here at ESS Newspapers, has impeccable for the position of senior editor. (A) qualified

(B) qualifications (C) qualify (D) be qualified

106. Because

of an illness is much cheaper than treatment, the local health clinic will be offering free flu

vaccinations this weekend. (A) prevention

(B) prevent

(C) to prevent B) prevented

107. Legal experts have presented (A) evident

that the DNA samples and fingerprints match.

(B) evidence (C) evidently (D) to evident

108. Mach Corp. has a system that allows clients to manage (A) access

(B) accessible

to employees' files.

(C) to accessible (D) accessibly

109. The average listener will not be able to notice any (A) differences

(B) different

110. Without your A) confirm 111.

between audio CD and MP3 files.

(C) differently (D) of different

, we cannot guarantee your room after 6 p.m. B) confirming

C) confirmation

D) confirmative

of countries belonging to GATT approved the agreement yesterday in Geneva.

A) Represents

B) Representations

C) Representatives

D) Representing

112. Officials of the Sydney head of office will hold a conference to talk about A) them

B) their

C) theirs

goals for the next ten years.

D) they

113. As a customer service representative, Mrs. Lee tried to solve complaints from customers before asking for ______ supervisor's advice. (A) she

B) her

C) hers

114 Mr. Alfred and I extend (A) us

(B) ours

(C) our

D) herself thanks to those that have helped this project in the past. (D) ourselves

115. Pioneer Corp. is considering--------- the release of the new equipment scheduled for later this month. (A)postponing

(B) postpone (C) to postpone (D) postponement

116. The company's business plan includes ---------- revenue from magazine and event promotions designed to help recruiters find qualified applicants. (A) draw

(B) drawing

(C) to draw (D) drawer

117. This guideline is intended to -------- information about our databases and to provide a clear definition of how these 1

database get updated and who has responsibilities (A) clarification

(B) classified (C) cleared (D) clarify

118. As of July 7, basic monthly telephone service will increase by ＄1.50 due to the new federal telecommunication tax, -------- state-to-state long-distance rates will decrease an average of 10 percent. (A) otherwise (B) therefore (C) however 119. He makes ＄20 an hour,

(D) in addition to

has more work than he can handle.

(A) and (B) than (C) so

(D) but

120. Their products are known not only for their low price, __________ for their high quality. (A) but

(B) but also

(C) and also

(D) as well as

121. Our order of high-speed computers is scheduled to arrive __________ today or tomorrow. (A) or

(B) on

(C) both

(D) either

122. _________ Jane and Mary like different things, they are great friends. (A) Since

(B) Despite

(C) For

(D) Although

123. This rural town has __________ small population that the mail carrier knows where everyone lives. (A) too

(B) a so

(C) very

(D) such a

124. _______ the president is going to say in his speech tonight will affect all of us. (A) What

(B) That

(C) So

(D) While

125. It matters little who finds the truth ------ the truth is found. (A) because

(B) so that (C) so long as (D) as

126. The order must be delivered by Tuesday; ----- we will have to look for another supplier. (A) unless (B) excepting (C) maybe (D) otherwise 127. Unemployment is -------- low that companies may soon be unable to find workers without increasing wages. (A) such (B) very (C) so (D) despite 128. The design EXPO had ----- high attendance last year that it will be moved to a larger location this year. (A) so

(B) such

(C) much

(D) too

129. ------- the rain is expected, everything is ready for the grand opening of the gallery (A) Except that (B) According to (C) Since

(D) Aside from

130. The store will be set for business by the end of the month-------- the contractors are able to complete the remodeling by this weekend. (A) these (B) if (C) them

(D) so

131. Neither the sales------ the profit is expected to increase in the next quarter. (A) any (B) or (C) nor

(D) but

132. The _______ carefully you write, the fewer mistakes you will make. (A) much

(B) most

(C) more

(D) many

133. There are far more game shows on TV __________ there used to be. (A) than

(B) as

(C) that

(D) or

134. You will need _______ more money to buy such a gorgeous dress. (A) much

(B) a lot of

(C) very

(D) a great many

135 The clay must be packed into the mold as ------- as possible to prevent air pockets from forming. (A) tighter

(B) tighten

(C) tightly

(D) tightness 2

136 In the survey of 2.000 youths aged twelve to seventeenth, twice as many said they could talk more easily to their mothers than to their fathers. (A) easiest

(B) more easily (C) easily (D)most easily

137. $200.00 will be presented to the graduate who has attained the------grade point average in the entire department (A) high

(B) higher

(C) highest

(D) highly

138. Mr. Stone has the------ attendance record at the retraining programs held at the headquarters (A) poor

(B) poorer

(C) poorest

(D) poorly

139. The director think that the qualification of the new designer are as------ as the others on the team. (A) credibility

(B) credible

(C) credibly

(D) more crediable

140. Ben's Delivery is the _____ messenger service in town (A)faster

(B)fastest

(C) most fastest

(D)more fast

141. The position used to be obtained _____ in the past than it is now (A)harder

(B)hard

(C)the harder

(D)the hardest

142. That was one of the _____ business conferences the representative had ever attended. (A)bad

(B)worst

(C)worse

(D)more bad

143. The new employee will be likely to be _____ his predecessor. (A)popular

(B)as popular as

(C)as popular

(D)popular than

144. When my visitor --------, will you please call me? (A) will arrive

(B) arrives (C) arrived

(D) is arriving

145. Denny-------- his first job with us five years ago. (A) will arrive

(B) arrives (C) arrived

(D) is arriving

146. I ------ all members by tomorrow night. (A) contacted

(B) contacts (C) has contacted

(D) will have contacted

147. Investors --------- fascinated by the stock market for a long time. (A) is being (B) has been (C) are being

(D) have been

148. Mr. Franklin ------- as the most likely successor to the position of CEO since he was elected vice president last October. (A) saw

(B) was seen

(C) has been seen

(D) has seen

149. The union leader were informed that the workers on the strike------. (A) fired

(B) is fired

(C) had fired

(D) had been fired

150. If you get your bank to generate a money order, it usually ______ conversion fees. (A) charge

(B) charges

(C) charging (D) is charging

151. Since this morning, city workers

traffic signs in the roads using special paint to avoid repainting every year.

(A) were painting (B) had painted (C) have been painted (D) have painted 152. International stock markets, including those in Britain, Germany, Hong Kong and Japan yesterday in response to the partial recovery of US markets. (A) rise 153. He

(B) rises

(C) rose (D) risen

us since Henry went to America.

(A) visits (B) visited (C) will visit (D) has visited 154. Last quarter the rate of inflation ___________ by 10 percent. (A) rose

(B) raised

(C) has risen

(D) was risen 3

155. We ________ to establish a friendly relationship with that country for two years. (A) try

(B) are trying

(C) have tried

(D) will tried

156. Inspection will be _____ Saturday at 7 A.M. (A) at

(B) to

(C) for

(D) on

157. We regret that the savings will be consumed ________ noon tomorrow. (A) with

(B) by

(C) in)

(D) from

158. _______ terms of quality and service, our company surpasses the competition. (A) In

(B) From

(C) By

(D) With

159. The sales meeting will be held _______ Busan in May. (A) to

(B) at

(C) in

(D) on

160. The supplies cannot be ordered ________ next Monday. (A) within

(B) until

(C) at

(D) to

161. The officials responsible for (A)running this office (B)represented the United States in (C)the Supreme Court and provided legal (D)advices to the President. 162. Ben survived the (A)first round of (B)layoffs (C)despite having been employed for (D)lesser than a year. 163. (A)From the (B)past three years, Bob Smith (C)has been the (D)head of the international department. 164. (A)Each of the managers (B)receive a (C)copy of the (D)company's policies and procedures. 165.

If you (A)would have studied the problem more (B)carefully, you would (C)have found the

solution (D)more quickly. 166. (A)Although a new computer, Model CX-2, (B)seemed like a good investment (C)for their company, they decided not to buy (D)them. 167. To protect herself (A)against robbery, Ellen had (B)a company (C)installed a new burglary (D)alarm. 168. I wonder (A)how she manage (B)to get along (C)on (D)so cheap a salary. 169. (A)With the advent of satellite transmission of photographs of the (B)earth's atmosphere, forecasting the weather has become a (C)relative exact (D)science. 170. There (A)were intense competition (B)between the (C)rival companies (D)to get the contract. 171. There is (A)some disagreement between (B)my parents and I about which job I should (C)take. 172. The index of (A)leading economic indicators, which (B)are intended to forecast economic activity about six months (C)into the future, dropped (D)5 percent last month. 173. In his role as (A)facilitator of all operations, he invariably (B)coordinating the running (C)of the building's (D)various systems. 174. (A)In spite of the fact that he was late for the meeting, the boss (B)having (C)nothing but praise (D)for his last few months' performance. 175. He studied economics when (A)their study was not common, and he (B)later (C)went on to distinguish himself (D)in the field. 176. Neither Sam Atkins (A)nor Henry Miller, sales representatives for the company, presented (B)their summaries of sales (C)before the deadline (D)for doing so. 177. Neither of the two candidates (A)who had (B)applied for admission (C)to the Industrial Engineering Department (D)were eligible for scholarships. 178. One (A)out of (B)every eight balloons (C)in the world (D)are launched in Albuquerque, New Mexico 179. (A)There are a range of (B)effects pushing and pulling the climate (C)in opposite (D)directions; no one fully 4

understands these interactions. 180. (A)Whether or not Sam’s understanding of social conflicts (B)are in any way scientific (C)remains (D)a vexing question. 181. (A)In October, the vice president (B)will have (C)been at this company (D)since ten years. 182. We (A)need purchase a new set of (B)equipment (C)to speed up the (D)developing and printing process. 183. (A)The local bank, (B)along with other (C)financial institutions, (D)are lowering processing fees imposed in cashing a check. 184. The amusement park (A)is expected to be very (B)successful (C)because of many special facilities (D)such restaurants and movie theaters. 185. If you (A)fill in an (B)applying for a mortgage loan and mail (C)it to us, we will notify you of the result (D)as soon as possible. 186. (A)By lowering (B)levels toxic waste disposal, the chemical industries (C)are responding to people's increasing (D)concerns with environment. 187. (A)According to the (B)press release, the hotel is planning (C)on invest an additional $ 8 million into (D)marketing and research. 188.

(A)This

new

insurance

policy

will

(B)bring

you

benefits

that

(C)provides

more

coverages

(D)on property damage. 189. For (A)more information, you can visit our website (B)and find the map (C)showing the potential car pool partner's house and (D)work located. 190. A memorandum (A)announcing (B)this year's sales goals (C)are posted on (D)the bulletin board of the main office. 191. Any employee (A)whose puts in (B)more than five extra hours' work (C)during the holidays will be paid (D)for overtime. 192. (A)Every client should be reminded that (B)his credit history can be available (C)by lendings

such (D) as

commercial banks and other financing companies. 193. Due to the (A)highest rental rates of houses, (B)more tenants have become (C)interested in home purchase (D)loan programs. 194.The biologist (A)which (B)leads the ambitious Genom Project (C)was once awarded the Nobel Science Prize (D)in 2001. 195. Every frequent asked question will (A)be answered (B)automatic in accordance (C)with the (D)operating manual. 196. The passengers will be (A)dealt politely (B)until we (C)arrange for another flight (D)to pick up them. 197. The sales strategy meeting of the (A)marketing division is (B)held here (C)at the first Monday of (D)each month. 198. The (A)franchisee will renew the (B)exclusive distributorship of the products (C)upon (D)expire of this con. 199. (A)Despite declining revenues, his (B)efficient and enthusiasm (C)helped double the (D)profits at our department. 200. The director (A)is casting actor Jill Cosby (B)as a protagonist (C)for the two upcoming blockbusters, both of (D)them will be very successful. D D A B A D C D C A 151152153154155156157158159160 C B B B A B D D A B

181. (D) since ---> for 182. (A) purchase ---> to purchase 5

183. (D) are ---> is 184. (D) such ---> such as 185. (B) applying ---> application 186. (B) levels ---> levels of 187. (C) on ---> to 188. (C) provides ---> provide 189. (D) located ---> location 190. (C) are ---> is 191. (A) whose ---> who 192. (C) lendings ---> lenders 193. (A) highest ---> high(er) 194. (A) which ---> who 195. (B) automatic ---> automatically 196. (A) dealt ---> dealt with 197. (C) at ---> on 198. (D) expire ---> expiration 199. (B) efficient ---> efficiency 200. (D) them ---> which 101. If we had seen the demand in advance, we surely on ..... the cookbook. (A) would stock up (B) have stocked up (C) had stocked up (D) would have stocked up 102. Most of the time in Indonesia was spent ..... relatives. (A) to visit (B) visiting (C) going visiting (D) go to visit 103. My broker advised me to invest in secured bonds before ..... in the stock market. (A) invested (B) investing (C) investment (D) I will invest 104. It goes without ..... that you'll be paid for all this extra time you're spending on the project. (A) telling (B) saying (C) repeating (D) regarding 105. The businessmen discussed the contract at length but never actually signed ..... . (A) anything (B) anyone (C) another (D) anyway 106. The worldwide low inflation rate is expected to continue ..... . (A) at a fast pace (B) for a long time (C) in a decline (D) throughout 107. The patient ..... examined by the doctor. (A) were (B) is being (C) has (D) have been 108. The Argentineans are protecting their forests because the lumber is very valuable to ..... (A) they (B) ourselves (C) them (D) we 109. Travel agents advise early ..... , in order to avoid disappointment. (A) buying (B) postponing (C) booking (D) canceling 110. The use of pesticides is having a ..... effect on the groundwater. (A) devastate (B) devastating (C) devastated (D) devastation 111. Because of Lucille's managerial skills, the family now has an ..... business. (A) expanding (B) expend (C) expanse (D) expended 112. Just as the business was about to go under, he ..... the bid for the shopping mall construction. 6

(A) was winning (B) will win (C) had won (D) won 113. We have decided to ..... your income with a monthly bonus. (A) implement (B) compliment (C) supplement (D) compartment 114. A study was done to determine the effect ..... the change in government policy has had on the small business sector. (A) of (B) what (C) for (D) that 115. The air conditioner will have to be worked on ..... the office is in use. (A) during (B) while (C) only (D) meanwhile 116. Your credit history shows that either several loan payments were late ..... the bank made a huge error in reporting them. (A) and (B) but (C) nor (D) or 117. Another building will be ..... in the downtown area before you know it. (A) demolished (B) demolishing (C) demolish (D) demolishes 118. The meeting is ..... over. (A) much or little (B) here or there (C) more or less (D) to or from 119. We ..... the money to your money market account within three working days. (A) have been transferred (B) will transfer (C) transferring (D) will be transferred 120. We are sending you what we have now and ..... the remainder as soon as it arrives. (A) will have shipped (B) will ship (C) shipped (D) shipping 121. At election time, every speech is calculated to win ..... (A) preferences (B) wishes (C) votes (D) choices 122. Although most people are ..... than I am, they are not as healthy or wise. (A) wealth (B) wealthy (C) wealthily (D) wealthier 123. Constance breathed a sigh ..... relief when she heard that her loan was approved. (A) to (B) for (C) by (D) of 124. Good management ..... to the employees. (A) will be listened (B) are listening (C) listens (D) listen 125. The newly discovered ore is being extracted by ..... of a huge robotic arm. (A) mean (B) means (C) meant (D) meanings 126. When the computer analyst realized what a ..... task it was, he immediately added two more staff to the project. (A) precise (B) superfluous (C) short (D) formidable 127. I spoke with the real estate agent who told me that the office space would cost $225 ..... square foot. (A) for (B) In (C) per (D) at 128. The human resources department is ..... for the hiring and care of our personnel. (A) respondent (B) responsive (C) responding (D) responsible 129. The air conditioning unit ..... for hours by the time you arrive. (A) will have been running (B) shall run (C) will be running (D) will run 130. We were having so much fun on the ship we were ..... to disembark at our destination. (A) reluctant (B) doubtful (C) refusing (D) hesitant 131. The appeal of this training approach is that the students find ..... which management style work best for them. 7

(A) out (B) up (C) about (D) on 132. While you set up the display at the ..... of the store, I'll unpack the rest of the goods. (A) prominence (B) forward (C) ahead (D) front 133. Mrs. Choor has managed the department so well that she'll be up for a ..... promotion than she expected. (A) big (B) bigger (C) more (D) most 134. We would like to ..... a teleconference with your public relations office regarding the upcoming merger. (A) transact (B) install (C) perform (D) arrange 135. We knew the economy was ..... a turning point when the interest rates started to fall. (A) at (B) about (C) throughout (D) inside 136. We have been doing business with them since their ..... (A) incentive (B) inception (C) incision (D) incitement 137. The new clerk wasn't sure under which ..... he should file the purchasing documents. (A) covering (B) level (C) rank (D) category 138. When Mrs. Graf sat down, she asked that the shades be pulled ..... because of the bright sunlight. (A) below (B) off (C) down (D) up 139. By ..... what the public liked and didn't like, we were able to fine-tune our ads. (A) sighting (B) focusing (C) predicting (D) pinpointing 140. We ..... with the prime minister for dinner at the Simsbury Hotel tonight. (A) are meeting (B) have been met (C) were met (D) will be met PART VI Directions: In Questions 141-160, each sentence has four words or phrases underlined. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (A), (B), (C), (0). You are to identify the one underlined word or phrase that should be corrected or rewritten. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer. Example: All

employee

are

required

to

wear

their

identification

badges

while

at

work.

All empAoyee are required toB wear their ideCntification badgDes while at The underlined word "employee" is not correct in this sentence. This sentence should read, "All employees are required to wear their identification badges while at work" Therefore, you should choose answer (A). Now begin work on the questions. 141. As your old one, this new copier can collate and staple the copies in half the timeat 142. The museum is taking measures to protect its paintings from the damaging effects of pollutions and utra-violet rays, which are getting worse and worse with each passing year.while at 143. After reviewing our finances, we decided reduce spending in all departments except marketing. while at 144. Mrs. Barrett, acting as her attorney, defended Mr. Stevenson in a very determined fashion.at 145. To make out the lost time, we booked a direct flight from California to New York.at 146.One evening, in a restaurant in Madrid, we were entertained by several dramatics flamenco dancers.at 147. The plane had to fly over above the city for an hour before getting permission to land.at 148. The Commission surprised investors by reversing its ruling and freezes all monies in the disputed accounts.at 149. Since the appliance sales have shot up any, we're going to continue with the marketing plan we've been using since the very start. 150. After downsizing the company, the executives realized that had much more furniture than they needed.at 8

151. When we go on vacation, we prefer swim and active sports to sightseeing and lying on the beach.at 152. The shareholders were upset that there weren't some dividends paid out in the last two quarters.at 153. Before to go elsewhere for new staff, we always try to hire in house.while at 154. Because it was structurally unsafe and too expensive to repair, the 75 years old building had to be demolished. 155. This summer, the consumer protection agency are advising consumers to read instructions carefully before using any outdoor cooking equipment. 156. I've looked at several records in your file and many documents still don't have your new marriage name. 157. Ecologists feared the American eagle might be near extinction as there were so few sights of them in the last decade. 158. Standard Tires have agreed to fund any further research into the manufacture of latex. 159. If the zoning changed, we will be able to purchase the building down the street and redesign it. 160. The factory let go of many its employees because it had automated so many operations. 101. Health care ..... have been rising but so has the quality. (A) cost (B) costs (C) costing (D) costly 102. We are restocking the warehouse now that the transport strike is over ..... that customers get what they need right away. (A) to ensure (B) ensured (C) for ensuring (D) ensure 103. Electrical services will be restored more ..... if we call in some of the part-timers. (A) quicker (B) quickly (C) quickest (D) quick 104. Assembly lines in car manufacturing plants ..... for countless jobs. (A) supply (B) create (C) account (D) look 105 ..... spending is probably going to maintain this upward trend throughout the year. (A) Consume (B) Consumer (C) Consuming (D) Consumed 106. If you go ..... your travel agent you're likely to get a much better fare. (A) after (B) over (C) about (D) through 107. Whereas the language barrier, in ..... times, was once an obstacle to trade, that is no longer the case. (A) earliness (B) earlier (C) earlyon (D) early to 108. The trade show has always been in Oslo, ..... this year the directors have decided to hold it in Stockholm. (A) but (B) nor (C) during (D) when 109. The architecture of New York ..... its importance as a center of world trade. (A) realizes (B) inscribes (C) remembers (D) reflects 110. Not one of our representatives ..... to participate in the final draft (A) chosen (B) were choosing (C) have been chosen (D) has been chosen 111. If John had found the wallet we ..... you right away. (A) called (B) would call (C) would have called (D) would be calling 112. He bought an air conditioner and installed ..... himself. (A) them (B) it (C) him (D) your 113. Patrick didn't realize ..... his promotion also pushed him into a higher tax bracket. (A) that (B) then (C) when (D) since 114. Many stockholders didn't even notice when their shares went ..... . (A) out (B) down (C) way (D) to 115. The prime minister will impose a tariff ..... domestic interests are being threatened by a flood of imports. 9

(A) in spite of (B) despite (C) ever since (D) as 116. The professor praised him for his ..... the class when she was sick. (A) assist (B) to assist (C) assisting (D) assisted 117. According to the Financial Times, the prime rate ..... up slightly even without the housing boom. (A) would have gone (B) will have gone (C) were to go (D) was going 118. I am honored to accept this award ..... our departed director. (A) in light of (B) because of (C) on account of (D) on behalf of 119. Economists watch the business cycle as it goes through its various ..... . (A) segments (B) phases (C) sectors (D) divisions 120. Studies ..... that these new policies have done nothing to boost the economy. (A) have shown (B) shown (C) has shown (D) are shown 121. The water department has warned that the water may not be potable, ..... the residents shouldn't even use it to brush their teeth. (A) but (B) so (C) because (D) nor 122. The telephone lines of the United States are ..... than those of any country in the world. (A) longer (B) longest (C) long (D) longs 123. These amendments will be ratified bya majority before they ..... presented to the legislative body. (A) will be (B) would be (C) are (D) were 124. Please report ..... the engineering department. (A) directly (B) to (C) forward (D) aside 125. If you wait until the twelfth, the president ..... for two days by then. (A) has been waiting (B) has waited (C) will have been waiting (D) was waiting 126. I'm sorry, but he is not ..... to his trust fund yet. (A) authorized (B) allowed (C) accessed (D) entitled 127. The banks are very willing to give loans for home ..... . (A) impropriety (B) improvements (C) improvisation (D) impulse 128. She will neither ..... the terms nor give in to your badgering. (A) acceptable (B) accepts (C) accepting (D) accept 129. The Malaysian Peninsula is ..... Burma. (A) fastened with (B) connected to (C) put together (D) combined with 130 ..... .. we invested in the telecommunications industry, we would be rich by now. (A) Shall (B) Should (C) Will (D) Had 131. The presiding officials took off their hats ..... the slain leader. (A) in charge of (B) because of (C) in deference to (D) in light of 132. This prestigious award is not given to just ..... . (A) anyone (B) someone (C) somebody (D) many 133. Marine biologists want to reduce industrial ..... . (A) pollution (B) environment (C) pollutes (D) environmental 134. One of the things they will be ..... is whether or not you are a team player. (A) finding (B) looking for (C) inquiring (D) seeking 135. I was told that the maitre d', who ..... us so much, had just been fired. 10

(A) helping (B) hadbeen helped (C) helped (D) are being helped 136. Since most of the business meetings were at night we were able to spend the day ..... . (A) to sightsee (B) to enjoy sightseeing (C) going to sightsee (D) sightseeing 137. These stocks have done very ..... since the company changed management. (A) slowly (B) weakly (C) poorly (D) steadily 138. She wasn't able to identify the man she ..... that night. (A) sees (B) was seen (C) will see (D) had seen 139. We were told we ..... be able to reserve a seat on the mailboat that passes through the Arctic Circle. (A) might (B) must (C) can (D) could 140. The lower cost of doing business overseas is enticing ..... many of our local manufacturers. (A) to (B) on (C) with (D) by 141. The deputy officer was charged with looking at over the files to find other evidence of wrongdoing.at 142. Initial we were very anxious to start the computer seminar, but we found it so difficult that we eventually withdrew.at 143. Gone through the folders one by one, we were able to find the missing invoice in the storage drawer.whilet 144. All things considered, the inclement weathers this month hasn't significantly decreased productivity of the staff. 145. Having been to Barcelona twice himself, Bob told us last week that aquatics sports are becoming increasingly popular there. 146. She repeated because she did not want any of her money invested in the heavily advertised, but high-risk companies. 147. We will be traveling with the vice president and his wife they are members of the finance committee for the new arts center. at 148. The staff worked throughout night to meet the client's deadline. while at 149. Biologists are always search for insights into the nature of the human cell.while at 150. The museum director was neither friendly or professional in his approach to the interested students and their teacher.at 151. Remembered the backlog from last year, the staff decided to work a little overtime every day to avoid a recurrence. 152. Jeff and Gloria went to pick out carpeting and decoration, including furnitures for the new VIP lounge that was opening on the third floor. 153. Did you know that you can save up to 25 percent in disabled insurance if you are a non-smoker?while at 154. The computer has mistakenly canceled your club membership but it can be reinstate by tonight or tomorrow at the latest. 155. Copyright law clearly stated that you have to have the permission of the authors or the publishers before copying their work.at 156. Your paycheck for last week given to the head of your department to pass on to you.at 157. These interested paintings were donated to the library by the Gilmore Foundation over twenty years ago.while at 158. When you show him your letters of recommendation, I'm sure he will not hesitant to give you the salary that you want.at 159. When we entering Tokyo proper, we drove right through a tunnel that opened into the Royal Gardens. 160. I think it would be easier to hold the audience's attention if you had a slide show along to the lecture.

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