A.vicious B.rotating C.virtuous D.spiral

128.You can choose____more than hundrens of information sessions and hands-on laboratory works.

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A.at B.through C.above D.from

129.We offer product demonstrations to all____clients,as promised in our advertisements.

A.prevented B.descriptive C.potential D.assured

130.The Economy Survey sunscription ha increased____the marketing budget has been cut down.

A.although B.because C.despite D.however

131.Staff menbers within a firm are____eva luated by their performance.

A.admirably B.largely C.deeply D.previously

132.Although he____mentioned the introduction of that product,his remark still has a profound effcet on

his fellows.

A.once B.besides C.still D.yet

133.Frequent customers should be reminded that extended business hours will remain in effect for the____of

the season.

A.reminder B.remaining C.remain D.remainder

134.Ms.Ann tried to bring the problem to a settlement by asking the manager sitting next to____.

A.herself B.himself C.him D.her

135.DVDs are more common now than the VHS-type videotapes that were once so____in watching movies at home.

A.preva lent B.leading C.foremost D.habitual

136.The rain check for sold-out opera tickets is valid____on the date stamped on the ticket.

A.only B.however C.also D.even

137.You may breach this agreement if you send copyrighted computer files____.

A.electrically B.electric

C.eletronic D.electronically

138.The lack of information concerning the bid should receive immediate attention,no matter____she might

have mentioned at the emergency meeting.

A.whom B.when C.what D.how

139.Besides a____knowledge of business administration,candidates must have a minimum of 2 years experience

for this project.

A.open B.bright C.broad D.horizontal

140.Most of the people know the importance of extensive research____they fail to get accurate information

at times.

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A.so B.either C.besides D.yet

141.The manager used to____to each employee in person when something unexpected happened.

A.say B.tell C.speak D.express

142.The newly established restrictions prohibited the distributor from getting the goods cleared____customs.

A.through B.for C.on D.in

143.____endangered species may not be protected from the hazards from human activities.

A.Most the B.Most of

C.Almost all of D.Almost all the

144.____under negotiation is a proposal to disallow pets in this apartment complex.

A.Current B.Currently C.Currency D.Currents

145.The assistant manager had to____the manager while he was on a sick leave.

A.get through B.take the place of

C.put up with D.look for

146.The results from a survey____that studying this book twice raises one's TOEIC score by almost 30%.

A.refer B.inquire C.assure D.indicate

147.____wasn't his opinion that the company picnic should be postponed because it looked like rain.

A.They B.Its C.There D.It

148.We will discuss it further____Ms.Miller come here.

A.because B.since C.should D.unless

149.During the recession,it will be better to be____prepared for the cutbacks in jobs.

A.sincerely B.bitterly C.tightly D.adequately

150.The organization held special events to call____to the needy children in isolated islands.

A.highlight B.focus C.attention D.concentration

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Questions 1-4 refer to the following notice.

Westwood Hotel

As part of our commitment to provide the best service to our guests, routine

maintenance on the water delivery system and pumps is scheduled to take place for

the following date and time:

Tuesday, January 7th

9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

During the above period, water supply in the hotel may be stopped temporarily, After

the maintenance work is performed, the water may become discolored due to the

sediment in the supply system If this happens, please run the water for a while until

it becomes clear again. If the water does not run clear after 3 minutes, please inform

us of this problem, and then our maintenance personnel will take an immediate

action.(Please note that decolorization itself does not pose a risk to health.)

In addition, the water pressure may fluctuate during the period of maintenance. Thus,

we would appreciate it if you could shut off all the faucets in the tub and sink

securely before leaving the room to prevent possible flooding.

If you would like to have more information on this, please feel free to call the

front desk. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. We wish you a

very pleasant stay with us here at Westwood.

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1.Why will there be interruptions in the water supply?

A.The water delivery system in the hotel is broken.

B.The water has been found to be contaminated.

C.A scheduled maintenance work will be carried out.

D.A new water delivery system will be installed.

2.When are the hotel guests asked to contact the staff?

A.If no hot water is coming out of the faucet

B.If the water continues to be discolored

C.If the water pressure is too low

D.If the sediment is not visible in the water

3.Which of the following is NOT said in this notice?

A.The water may run slowly at times.

B.The discolored water is not hazardous to health.

C.The water will be tested for contamination.

D.The guests can call the front desk if they are not sure of this scheduled work.

4.What are the guests asked to do?

A.Close all the faucets tightly before they leave.

B.Clean the sediments in the tubs and sinks.

C.Allow the maintenance staff to access their rooms.

D.Avoid using the tub and sink until after 2:00 p.m.

Questions 5-8refer to the following excerpt from a brochure.

Welcome to the Fairchild Tropical Hotel

Built by a botanist James Koster, the first use of the building was as a dormitory

on the Florida International University campus. Considering that James Koster

donated more than ＄5 million for educational activities in his lifetime, that fact

is not a surprise.

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Converted to the Fairchild Tropical Hotel in 1936, the building now stands at the