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TOEIC Part V

Total questions: 197

Worksheet time: 2hrs 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

.........your background, the tests in this book will help.

a)

Wherever

b)

Whatsoever

c)

Whatever

d)

While

2.

Banks should not be allowed to trade stocks for .......

a)

theirs

b)

themselves

c)

itself

d)

their own

3.

A good lawyer must be able to explain complex matters in ....... language.

a)

plain

b)

solid

c)

vague

d)

silly

4.

In my opinion, the technician ...... called his supervisor at once.

a)

can have

b)

must

c)

should have

d)

had to

5.

Bob works ..... a physician on a military base.

a)

to

b)

like

c)

as

d)

such

6.

The manager considered ..... the CEO for advice.

a)

to ask

b)

asking

c)

to demand

d)

demanding

7.

The tribunal can ... compensation for financial loss.

a)

vary

b)

look

c)

award

d)

run

8.

There are ..... women in the technology industry.

a)

few

b)

little

c)

scarce

d)

not a lot

9.

This restaurant is expensive; ... , it's worth it.

a)

although

b)

however

c)

because of

d)

as a matter

10.

Doctor Harrison resigned ..... the committee.

a)

of

b)

from

c)

to

d)

in

11.

The company posted its .... earnings report yesterday.

a)

quarterly

b)

thirdly

c)

annually

d)

usually

12.

Last month, there .... a slowdown in economic activity.

a)

has been

b)

have been

c)

was

d)

were

13.

My office is so .... that there is no room for a second chair.

a)

minus

b)

tiny

c)

short

d)

huge

14.

..... the growth of online shopping, many people still enjoy window shopping.

a)

Unless

b)

Although

c)

Whereas

d)

Despite

15.

We need to .... the meeting to a new date and time.

a)

restart

b)

reschedule

c)

recoup

d)

repeat

16.

When my lawnmower broke down, my neighbours lent me ...... .

a)

their

b)

one of them

c)

theirs

d)

themselves

17.

Sharon ..... when I called her yesterday at 10 pm.

a)

was still working

b)

was yet workiing

c)

still worked

d)

yet worked

18.

My financial advisor says this investment is worthwhile, .... is surprising.

a)

what

b)

which

c)

whom

d)

whose

19.

The discount rate depends .... the size of the order.

a)

of

b)

at

c)

on

d)

to

20.

I won't go with you because I ...... this film.

a)

already had seen

b)

had already seen

c)

already have seen

d)

have already seen

21.

The sales team hopes -------- its previous record this month by adding more clients to the customer base.

a)

to be broken

b)

having broken

c)

breaking

d)

to break

22.

Following Ms. Anderson's resignation, a new CEO was ------- appointed by the board

a)

promptly

b)

prompt

c)

prompter

d)

promptest

23.

So far, Fleming Design Co. -------- over fifty thousand dollars to local community projects

a)

is contributing

b)

was contributed

c)

will contribute

d)

has contributed

24.

The Cameron Theater held --------- for its upcoming play, which will be performed in June.

a)

auditions

b)

position

c)

examinations

d)

interest

25.

Neither of the -------- at the meeting wanted to be the first to suggest pricing items for the licensing agreement

a)

negotiability

b)

negotiable

c)

negotiators

d)

negotiation

26.

The warehouse manager has not yet learned -------- some of the shipping crates were damaged in transit

a)

what

b)

why

c)

whom

d)

whenever

27.

Please be aware that China Grill will be closed -------- a private function on Sunday, October 29.

a)

among

b)

by

c)

to

d)

for

28.

In the -------- the sales teams do not achieve their objectives, no bonuses will be awarded.

a)

case

b)

pause

c)

event

d)

function

29.

Due to the -------- demand for our services, we will no longer be able to accept new orders.

a)

authentic

b)

famous

c)

unprecedented

d)

cooperative

30.

-------- of a reservation must be made at least 72 hours before your scheduled arrival date; otherwise, a charge will be incurred.

a)

Cancel

b)

Cancellation

c)

To cancel

d)

Cancelled

31.

Shipments that -------- in Australia are always held up in customs.

a)

original

b)

originate

c)

originally

d)

originating

32.

After a three-month probationary period, hotel employees are eligible to -------- paid vacations.

a)

take

b)

taking

c)

be taken

d)

being taken

33.

Mrs. Davies is an -------- skilled copywriter and fantastic addition to the team.

a)

inclusively

b)

obviously

c)

exceptionally

d)

affordably

34.

The roses that were planted in the front garden last summer are -------- than those in the back garden.

a)

fragrant

b)

more fragrant

c)

most fragrant

d)

fragrance

35.

Renewal of the membership card at Top Sports Club can be done at the reception desk -------- its expiration date.

a)

still

b)

unless

c)

prior to

d)

whether

36.

Mary Aspen has -------- to Busan to take an administrative position after working in China for six years

a)

considered

b)

returned

c)

removed

d)

visited

37.

Our team has designed several delicious food and beverage -------- to make your experience at Mosaic Stadium a memorable one.

a)

tasks

b)

options

c)

fees

d)

answers

38.

The superiority of Orange Ltd.’s product has earned it an --------- position among its competitors

a)

insurable

b)

unwarranted

c)

unintentional

d)

enviable

39.

The customer --------- complained through a variety of channels before leaving a negative review on the Web site.

a)

had

b)

did

c)

was

d)

will

40.

Sometimes customers are impressed with how --------- our staff members are regarding the products we sell.

a)

knowledge

b)

known

c)

knowledgeable

d)

knowingly

41.

An immediate --------- to a customer inquiry is essential unless it needs to be forwarded to a technical representative

a)

management

b)

reply

c)

phase

d)

estimate

42.

The team has developed into a --------- experienced group of individuals who deliver exceptional customer service.

a)

loyally

b)

densely

c)

closely

d)

highly

43.

Please do not contact me over the weekend unless it is absolutely ----------

a)

necessary

b)

general

c)

legal

d)

repeated

44.

Our latest product offerings --------- either on our Website or at local retail stores

a)

can find

b)

can be found

c)

is found

d)

found

45.

Guests, including children, must have a --------- ticket with them at all times and show it upon request

a)

validate

b)

valid

c)

validation

d)

validly

46.

All employee timesheets must be submitted --------- the 3rd working day of the month at the latest

a)

by

b)

toward

c)

within

d)

upon

47.

When it comes to Colin’s ability to finish the project on time, his manager has no ----------.

a)

doubts

b)

doubtful

c)

doubtfully

d)

doubtless

48.

Ms. Johnson --------- a feasible solution to the customer's network problem.

a)

came up with

b)

dropped by

c)

looked in on

49.

The human resources department is --------- pressure to find a replacement for the senior accountant

a)

within

b)

through

c)

under

d)

among

50.

BelTrax has --------- ranked as one of the top providers of marketing research since its foundation seven years ago.

a)

conveniently

b)

temporarily

c)

consistently

d)

wistfully

51.

Mansfield Chemical built an extension that --------- additional space for the newly purchased machinery.

a)

will have furnished

b)

would furnish

c)

had furnished

d)

to furnish

52.

As the argument raised at the last meeting was on a --------- point, it did not affect the proposal's overall plan

a)

defensive

b)

creative

c)

minor

d)

critical

53.

After --------- to build a new home in Victoria, Mr. Redmond hired an interior designer to assist him with decorating the

house

a)

decide

b)

decides

c)

decided

d)

deciding

54.

--------- who still wish to submit applications after the deadline must pay a $45 late fee in order to be considered

a)

Anyone

b)

Those

c)

Though

d)

Seldom

55.

Everyone at Hammond Construction, Inc. was surprised to find out that the year's greatest cost saving measure was --------- by an intern.

a)

attracted

b)

reserved

c)

continued

d)

suggested

56.

Upon his retirement, Mr. Ross was highly commended for his vital contributions during the company's --------- years

a)

formed

b)

formation

c)

formative

d)

form

57.

Ms. Waddill provided a few members of her department with an --------- covering the key points of the CEO's speech.

a)

objection

b)

expansion

c)

overview

d)

experience

58.

The Nikko Hotel is --------- located within five minutes’ walk of the subway station

a)

convenient

b)

convenience

c)

conveniently

d)

conveniences

59.

Mr. June consistently offers an --------- view during the team’s weekly meetings.

a)

analysis

b)

analyze

c)

analytic

d)

analytically

60.

Our accounting software can track invoices, payments, --------- debt in multiple currencies

a)

and

b)

but

c)

nor

d)

also

61.

The opening of public library in the small community of Yorktown was made -------- by financial support from residents

a)

generous

b)

famous

c)

possible

d)

evident

62.

-------- the poor weather, very few people turned up for the gallery's auction supporting local painters and sculptors.

a)

As long as

b)

Due to

c)

Given that

d)

Even if

63.

The front desk employee at Marlin Hotel strive to respond to guests' requests in a timely fashion, ----- they need

a)

anybody

b)

everyone

c)

whatever

d)

however

64.

The flowers are kept in a greenhouse because they are -------- to fluctuations in temperature

a)

threatened

b)

vulnerable

c)

feeble

d)

limited

65.

A government grant was given to the Arlene Theater to improve the -------- of its facility for people in wheelchairs

a)

accessible

b)

accessibility

c)

accessed

d)

accessibly

66.

Midnight Blue is the best-selling laundry detergent -------- families with young children

a)

unlike

b)

among

c)

along

d)

into

67.

The majority of the contract --------- that took place during the year were handled by lawyers from a local law firm.

a)

negotiate

b)

negotiations

c)

negotiable

d)

negotiator

68.

People unanimously agreed that John would have performed a great deal better under more ----- circumstances

a)

favorable

b)

favorably

c)

favorite

d)

favor

69.

Hotel employees are reminded to be --------- and courteous, especially to first-time guests.

a)

friend

b)

friends

c)

friendly

d)

friendship

70.

The breakdown in our computer network led to serious delay in the -------- of Internet orders.

a)

process

b)

processing

c)

processes

d)

processed

71.

Workers at Dalston Industries will get a pay raise next month, -------- the firm’s sales targets are met.

a)

consequently

b)

on behalf of

c)

assuming that

d)

afterwards

72.

There are signs -------- that the government has softened its stance on the imposition of Goods and Services Tax

a)

indicated

b)

indicative

c)

indicate

d)

indicating

73.

Our customer call center used to be in Wichita, but last year we -------- it to India, where costs are much lower.

a)

substituted

b)

allocated

c)

outsourced

d)

allotted

74.

Plympton Freight’s trucks carry heavy ----- --- across the country.

a)

loader

b)

load

c)

loaded

d)

loads

75.

-------- a board member, Ms. Lessing is eligible to vote on a number of issues that affect the corporation

a)

On

b)

At

c)

To

d)

As

76.

-------- the next three days, the abandoned lot on Carrson Street will be transformed into a beautiful garden

a)

Sustaining

b)

Toward

c)

Over

d)

Given

77.

In the manager’s --------, the assistant manager will create the weekly schedule and handle all customer complaints.

a)

absence

b)

ability

c)

possession

d)

instance

78.

The writing styles of the two authors are -------- similar, so people often confuse them.

a)

broaden

b)

broad

c)

broadly

d)

broadness

79.

Several board members were not -------- convinced that funding for the project is necessary.

a)

occasionally

b)

preferably

c)

equally

d)

completely

80.

Next week, the safety inspector will examine the factory for the third time -------- the discovery of the mechanical problem.

a)

around

b)

since

c)

until

d)

below

81.

A fine may be imposed on those -------- do not clean up after their dog in the park.

a)

when

b)

who

c)

why

d)

where

82.

During his participation in the summer internship program, Mr. Pineda -------- at identifying potential gaps in the market.

a)

prepared

b)

excelled

c)

instructed

d)

guaranteed

83.

Belmont Enterprises is considering providing language -------- and a cultural studies program for employees working

overseas

a)

instructor

b)

instruction

c)

instructed

d)

instruct

84.

After putting off making a decision about whom to hire, the manager -------- selected the candidate from the best university.

a)

steadily

b)

eventually

c)

thoroughly

d)

formerly

85.

-------- the amount of money received during the fundraising dinner, the museum staff may reach out to corporate donors

a)

As much as

b)

Whether

c)

Because

d)

Depending on

86.

Because the team was already behind schedule, the manager did not -------- to Ms. Norton’s vacation request

a)

accept

b)

ensure

c)

consent

d)

finalize

87.

As -------- by the researchers, environmentally friendly laundry detergent performed as well as its competitors.

a)

observing

b)

observed

c)

observation

d)

observe

88.

The Green Society is dedicated to -------- public parks and other natural areas for future generations.

a)

preserving

b)

consulting

c)

escorting

d)

inquiring

89.

The project would not have been a success without Mr. Ratcliffe’s complete -------- which was demonstrated on several occasions.

a)

dedicated

b)

dedicate

c)

dedicates

d)

dedication

90.

Moray Lab equipment has proven -------- when handling hazardous materials.

a)

effect

b)

effected

c)

effective

d)

effectively

91.

Mr. Beck only -------- the finest organic ingredients for his cooking.

a)

speaks

b)

uses

c)

stays

d)

becomes

92.

-------- the performance continues to sellout, it will run for an extra week.

a)

Or

b)

How

c)

Else

d)

If

93.

The Tungsten Review is the second -------- established journal among professional chemists.

a)

high

b)

most highly

c)

height

d)

more highly

94.

The new power tool from Heavy Hack Manufacturing -------- industrial safety standards in the test.

a)

related

b)

exceeded

c)

managed

d)

responded

95.

The embassy is open five days a week, -------- visitors cannot obtain services without an appointment

a)

once

b)

what

c)

but

d)

for

96.

The availability of items on sale is -------- to vary among locations

a)

upcoming

b)

obvious

c)

likely

d)

clear

97.

The new multi-vitamin from Austin Pharmaceuticals is meant for -------- suffering from chronic fatigue at work.

a)

both

b)

them

c)

those

d)

whose

98.

At Bennington Corp. Ms. Heisman has been doing well as a group member as well as working -------- as a Web designer

a)

independency

b)

independence

c)

independent

d)

independently

99.

The new location on the main downtown strip of Main Street is expected to earn a -------- profit for the company.

a)

repetitive

b)

massive

c)

sturdy

d)

reliant

100.

The recent -------- of Duluth Motors has significantly increased Border Auto’s production capacity.

a)

acquiring

b)

acquires

c)

acquired

d)

acquisition

101.

The small business owner decided to use a stock photo database -------- hire a full time photographer

a)

(A) for example

b)

(B) with regard to

c)

(C) in case

d)

(D) rather than

102.

Ms. Ooshima went on a business trip to Singapore unexpectedly, so she had to -------- some of her tasks to her subordinates

a)

(A) delegate

b)

(B) complete

c)

(C) invest

d)

(D) reply

103.

The security guard refused Mr. Dillon -------- because he could not provide a valid employee badge

a)

(A) admits

b)

(B) admittedly

c)

(C) admittance

d)

(D) admitting

104.

The airline representative apologized for the cancellation but explained that it was due to factors -------- the company’s control

a)

(A) between

b)

(B) against

c)

(C) throughout

d)

(D) beyond

105.

The Grand Villa neighborhood is known for having the city’s largest -------- of high end boutiques.

a)

(A) mobilization

b)

(B) concentration

c)

(C) recipient

d)

(D) commodity

106.

The new security system can provide -------- by phone when a window or door has been opened

a)

(A) alertly

b)

(B) alerts

c)

(C) alert

d)

(D) alerted

107.

Ms. Herrera and Mr. Lee set up most of the centerpieces for the banquet -------- because the rest of the team got stuck in

traffic.

a)

(A) theirs

b)

(B) their

c)

(C) by their own

d)

(D) themselves

108.

Mr. Mueller were surprised that the suggestion most favored by the management team was in fact ---------

a)

(A) his

b)

(B) other

c)

(C) several

d)

(D) even

109.

Visitors to the Santa Rosa Resort --------tip the housekeeping staff $5 per night’s stay.

a)

mutually

b)

customarily

c)

sharply

d)

perfectly

110.

Six companies entered bids for the construction of the city’s recreation center, and -------- met the required criteria for the project

a)

both

b)

all

c)

anyone

d)

everything

111.

There will be a meeting for anyone interested in learning about the building plans at 5 pm ---------.

a)

in next Friday

b)

at next Friday

c)

on next Friday

d)

next Friday

112.

As the company became ----------, it didn’t need to rely on local suppliers, but could import equipment from other cities.

a)

richest

b)

failure

c)

successfully

d)

wealthier

113.

We are a business strategy consulting firm -------- the top management of leading corporations

a)

are serving

b)

served

c)

serve

d)

serving

114.

We’re looking for recent graduates with exceptional and -------- quantitative abilities and language skills to join our company

a)

demonstrate

b)

demonstrable

c)

demonstrated

d)

demonstrating

115.

Written permission is required to reproduce, in whole or -------- part, the material contained in this newsletter.

a)

to

b)

all

c)

of

d)

in

116.

UDA Airways will no longer participate in joint mileage programs with credit card companies, -------- January 2016

a)

effected

b)

effective

c)

effect

d)

effects

117.

The musical was praised by critics for its creative -------- of Renaissane poetry into its song lyrics.

a)

intermission

b)

accessory

c)

method

d)

incorporation

118.

The sales team had a -------- time adjusting to the new software than the finance team did

a)

hardest

b)

hardly

c)

hard

d)

harder

119.

Mr. Marlowe admitted -------- mistake to the team as soon as it was discovered.

a)

he

b)

him

c)

his

d)

himself

120.

For details about your latest transactions or -------- funds from your account, use the ATM, near the bank's entrance.

a)

withdrew

b)

withdraws

c)

to withdraw

d)

withdrawal

121.

Make sure you .... warm clothes before taking a walk in the park.

a)

wear

b)

bear

c)

carry

d)

hold

122.

..... leave now, or I'll miss my plane.

a)

I ought

b)

I would

c)

I'd better

d)

I could

123.

My mother's legs are very weak and she can ... stand up.

a)

almost

b)

hard

c)

hardly

d)

difficulty

124.

My boss never explains ...... .

a)

something

b)

nothing

c)

anything

d)

somehow

125.

The company's capital is divided into 100,000 shares of $10 .... .

a)

every

b)

single

c)

one

d)

each

126.

I have to get up very ...... tomorrow to catch my plane.

a)

soon

b)

early

c)

quick

d)

speed

127.

I often start projects on .... without direction from others.

a)

myself

b)

alone

c)

my own

d)

single

128.

I exceeded my sales objective .... five thousand dollars.

a)

to

b)

from

c)

by

d)

on

129.

The future of nuclear ... was called into question after the accident.

a)

gas

b)

power

c)

force

d)

bulb

130.

Thank you very much for playing your ...... in the fight against spam.

a)

part

b)

function

c)

game

d)

act

131.

Salary increase will not be higher than the cost of .......

a)

life

b)

live

c)

living

d)

lived

132.

The office manager wants the computers ----------- by tomorrow

a)

will be installed

b)

installing

c)

install

d)

installed

133.

If the project is a success, the office --------- more help

a)

would hire

b)

hired

c)

can hire

d)

could have hired

134.

Feel free to -------- the engineer for more assistance.

a)

call on

b)

call to

c)

call forward

d)

call at

135.

Suggestions were requested; ---------, none were offered.

a)

in spite of

b)

therefore

c)

however

d)

for this purpose

136.

Mr.Goa --------- the proposal before he looked at the guidelines.

a)

writes

b)

had written

c)

has written

d)

will write

137.

-------- the workers put in a lot of effort, profit were not high.

a)

Whatever

b)

Why

c)

Even though

d)

However

138.

Clients are invited to write ----------- call for additional information.

a)

but

b)

or

c)

not

d)

either

139.

AN answering machine takes messages ------------ Sundays.

a)

from

b)

at

c)

on

d)

in

140.

Ms. Ravi has already conducted market research ------------ two new products.

a)

around

b)

from

c)

on

d)

near

141.

The new employees will ----------- during training sessions.

a)

catch out

b)

catch on

c)

catch in

d)

catch down

142.

If you --------- a touch-tone phone, you won't need operator.

a)

had

b)

are having

c)

have

d)

will have

143.

The solution cannot be determined _________ the problem is identified.

a)

if

b)

when

c)

until

d)

which

144.

The director had her assistant _________ the memo.

a)

signing

b)

signed

c)

will sign

d)

sign

145.

Our company _____________ Metro Messenger Service since 1998.

a)

used

b)

use

c)

had used

d)

has been using

146.

They will have tied _____ the meeting by the time you get there.

a)

down

b)

over

c)

up

d)

under

147.

I have been working here _____ the agency hunted me down.

a)

for

b)

since

c)

when

d)

by

148.

My manager has fallen ill so we'll have to _____ the meeting until he comes back.

a)

put off

b)

call off

c)

get ride of

d)

put later

149.

_____ I like working here, I'm going to have to leave in a few months.

a)

Despite

b)

However

c)

Although

d)

In spite of

150.

I really do mind _____ late every morning.

a)

you come

b)

your coming

c)

you're coming

d)

you have come

151.

It's essential that the financial department _____ your request for more funds.

a)

backs

b)

will back

c)

back

d)

has backed

152.

I expect you to have _____ the problem with the photocopier by tomorrow morning.

a)

sorted out

b)

finished

c)

handled with

d)

dealt

153.

I'll have to take a _____ on our lunch date until next week.

a)

delay

b)

put off

c)

hold over

d)

raincheck

154.

She decided to _____ after 20 years of service to the company.

a)

give up

b)

stand up

c)

demission

d)

stand down

155.

The whole workforce was _____ by her unexpected decision.

a)

taken in

b)

taken down

c)

taken over

d)

taken aback

156.

I think our company provides the best value for money by far, but one could say I _____.

a)

am convinced

b)

have prejudice

c)

have bias

d)

am biased

157.

He _____ gas on the highway and missed his plane.

a)

ran into

b)

ran up

c)

ran out of

d)

had no left

158.

They have _____ this fantastic robot, which can replace astronauts in space.

a)

come into

b)

come over

c)

come out of

d)

come up with

159.

The act of phishing refers to tricking someone into _____ personal information online.

a)

giving away

b)

giving out

c)

making clear

d)

giving into

160.

It's a waste of time negotiating with him, he'll never _____ your demands.

a)

give through to

b)

give out to

c)

give over to

d)

give in to

161.

Scientists have uncovered a gene that could help develop new varieties of crops able to _____ the changing world climate.

a)

deal

b)

cope with

c)

handle with

d)

face up

162.

We have 12.000 people on our ______, compared to 8000 last year.

a)

payslips

b)

pay

c)

payroll

d)

turnover

163.

Customer satisfaction _____ our reacting immediately to complaints and requests.

a)

depends on

b)

depends

c)

counts on

d)

due to

164.

Farmers will soon find it easier to select crops that will _____ easily in the UK environment.

a)

thrive

b)

blossom

c)

growing

d)

grow up

165.

There are few _____ rules in the way in which you deal with American business colleagues.

a)

hard and fast

b)

hard-fast

c)

fast and hard

d)

fast-hard

166.

The accounting firm _____ a lot of criticism when the company they were working for went bankrupt.

a)

came in for

b)

went in for

c)

came over

d)

went over

167.

We're trying to _____ why we last the deal and let everyone down.

a)

calculate out

b)

work

c)

figure out

d)

figure

168.

I tried phoning Gill all morning, but couldn't _____.

a)

get over

b)

get connect

c)

get through

d)

get across

169.

You need to _____ your expenses by the 28th of the month

a)

hand in

b)

hand over

c)

hand

d)

have handed

170.

The sale of the house _____ because they couldn't come to a compromise.

a)

fell out

b)

fell away

c)

fell by

d)

fell through

171.

The manager made the applicants _____ half an hour before interviewing them.

a)

to wait

b)

waiting

c)

waited

d)

wait

172.

They will have tied _____ the meeting by the time you get there.

a)

down

b)

over

c)

up

d)

under

173.

I have been working here _____ the agency hunted me down.

a)

for

b)

since

c)

when

d)

by

174.

My manager has fallen ill so we'll have to _____ the meeting until he comes back.

a)

put off

b)

call off

c)

get ride of

d)

put later

175.

_____ I like working here, I'm going to have to leave in a few months.

a)

Despite

b)

However

c)

Although

d)

In spite of

176.

I really do mind _____ late every morning.

a)

you come

b)

your coming

c)

you're coming

d)

you have come

177.

It's essential that the financial department _____ your request for more funds.

a)

backs

b)

will back

c)

back

d)

has backed

178.

I expect you to have _____ the problem with the photocopier by tomorrow morning.

a)

sorted out

b)

finished

c)

handled with

d)

dealt

179.

I'll have to take a _____ on our lunch date until next week.

a)

delay

b)

put off

c)

hold over

d)

raincheck

180.

She decided to _____ after 20 years of service to the company.

a)

give up

b)

stand up

c)

demission

d)

stand down

181.

The whole workforce was _____ by her unexpected decision.

a)

taken in

b)

taken down

c)

taken over

d)

taken aback

182.

I think our company provides the best value for money by far, but one could say I _____.

a)

am convinced

b)

have prejudice

c)

have bias

d)

am biased

183.

He _____ gas on the highway and missed his plane.

a)

ran into

b)

ran up

c)

ran out of

d)

had no left

184.

They have _____ this fantastic robot, which can replace astronauts in space.

a)

come into

b)

come over

c)

come out of

d)

come up with

185.

The act of phishing refers to tricking someone into _____ personal information online.

a)

giving away

b)

giving out

c)

making clear

d)

giving into

186.

It's a waste of time negotiating with him, he'll never _____ your demands.

a)

give through to

b)

give out to

c)

give over to

d)

give in to

187.

Scientists have uncovered a gene that could help develop new varieties of crops able to _____ the changing world climate.

a)

deal

b)

cope with

c)

handle with

d)

face up

188.

We have 12.000 people on our ______, compared to 8000 last year.

a)

payslips

b)

pay

c)

payroll

d)

turnover

189.

Customer satisfaction _____ our reacting immediately to complaints and requests.

a)

depends on

b)

depends

c)

counts on

d)

due to

190.

Farmers will soon find it easier to select crops that will _____ easily in the UK environment.

a)

thrive

b)

blossom

c)

growing

d)

grow up

191.

There are few _____ rules in the way in which you deal with American business colleagues.

a)

hard and fast

b)

hard-fast

c)

fast and hard

d)

fast-hard

192.

The accounting firm _____ a lot of criticism when the company they were working for went bankrupt.

a)

came in for

b)

went in for

c)

came over

d)

went over

193.

We're trying to _____ why we last the deal and let everyone down.

a)

calculate out

b)

work

c)

figure out

d)

figure

194.

I tried phoning Gill all morning, but couldn't _____.

a)

get over

b)

get connect

c)

get through

d)

get across

195.

You need to _____ your expenses by the 28th of the month

a)

hand in

b)

hand over

c)

hand

d)

have handed

196.

The sale of the house _____ because they couldn't come to a compromise.

a)

fell out

b)

fell away

c)

fell by

d)

fell through

197.

The manager made the applicants _____ half an hour before interviewing them.

a)

to wait

b)

waiting

c)

waited

d)

wait