- A. highly
- B. height
- C. heighten
- D. high
- A. she
- B. her
- C. herself
- D. hers
- A. between
- B. without
- C. beside
- D. toward
- A. theirs
- B. their
- C. them
- D. themselves
- A. to
- B. for
- C. on
- D. at
- A. reflect
- B. reflecting
- C. reflects
- D. reflection
- A. direction
- B. directs
- C. directed
- D. directly
- A. them
- B. their
- C. themselves
- D. they
- A. quick
- B. quickly
- C. quicker
- D. quickness
- A. completely
- B. completion
- C. completed
- D. completes
- A. are processed
- B. has processed
- C. were processed
- D. being processed
- A. those
- B. every
- C. anyone
- D. whoever
- A. attendees
- B. attends
- C. attentive
- D. attentively
- A. operation
- B. operate
- C. operational
- D. operationally
- A. respond
- B. meet
- C. accumulate
- D. acquire
- A. reopen
- B. repeat
- C. refurbish
- D. relocate
- A. selects
- B. selector
- C. selection
- D. selections
- A. while
- B. despite
- C. until
- D. during
- A. themselves
- B. himself
- C. herself
- D. oneself
- A. look into
- B. bring about
- C. carry out
- D. hand over
- A. competition
- B. competitive
- C. competitively
- D. compete
- A. had been updated
- B. to be updated
- C. must have updated
- D. is being updated
- A. during
- B. within
- C. since
- D. toward
- A. detailer
- B. details
- C. detailing
- D. detailed
- A. form
- B. cost
- C. term
- D. goal
- A. When
- B. Although
- C. Despite
- D. If
- A. Although
- B. Due to
- C. Despite
- D. Instead of
- A. portable
- B. flexible
- C. reusable
- D. durable
- A. themselves
- B. it
- C. its
- D. itself
- A. approval
- B. approve
- C. approving
- D. approved
From: Colleen Mercer
To: All Staff
Date: October 9
Subject: Thank you for the giving drive
Dear colleagues,
Thank you for your --(131)-- support during our recent charitable giving drive. Because of your participation, we collected donations well beyond the goal we had set, and every department took part.
To celebrate this achievement, the company will host an informal gathering next Friday afternoon in the main lounge. --(132)--. Light refreshments will be served, and there is no need to prepare anything.
All staff are invited, and --(133)-- who plans to come is asked to reply by Wednesday. Seating in the lounge is limited. --(134)--, please let us know early so we can arrange enough space.
Warm regards,
Colleen Mercer, Office Administrator
- A. grateful
- B. wealthy
- C. numerous
- D. generous
- A. Please bring a dish to share with all your colleagues
- B. Departments will be recognized for their efforts that day
- C. Donations last year fell well short of the yearly target
- D. The full meeting agenda will be shared with you shortly
- A. whoever
- B. whose
- C. everyone
- D. somebody
- A. In the meantime
- B. Otherwise
- C. However
- D. For this reason
- A. us
- B. we
- C. they
- D. it
- A. During
- B. Although
- C. Before
- D. Whenever
- A. Members also receive a free deep-cleaning session each year
- B. Points never expire as long as your account remains active
- C. Enroll before the end of this month to qualify for it
- D. New clients enjoy a discount on their first booking
- A. sheet
- B. form
- C. survey
- D. request
Harvest Lane Markets Adds Self-Service Checkout
Shoppers at Harvest Lane Markets have long complained about lengthy lines at staffed registers during busy hours. To address the problem, the grocery chain is now --(139)-- self-service checkout kiosks in all of its stores.
Gordon Massey, the chain's --(140)-- of operations, said the project will place four kiosks in each location. Customers scan their items, bag their purchases, and pay by card or cash at the screen. --(141)--. Staff members remain nearby to assist anyone who needs help.
Mr. Massey added, "Our regular customers deserve an even --(142)-- experience, and these machines will get them home faster."
The kiosks will be operating in every store by early spring. Full details are available at harvestlane.com.
- A. removing
- B. replacing
- C. relocating
- D. installing
- A. director
- B. supplier
- C. inspector
- D. applicant
- A. The kiosks are manufactured by an overseas supplier
- B. These kiosks accept payment by card only, not cash
- C. A touchscreen walks them through each step in order
- D. However, the store hours will change next month
- A. smoother
- B. smoothest
- C. smoothly
- D. smooth
From: orders@aldertonprint.com
To: Theodore Marsh
Date: March 12
Subject: Your Custom Order Is Ready
Dear Mr. Marsh,
We are pleased to inform you that your order is now ready for --(143)--. Your set of 250 wedding invitations was printed on premium card stock, --(144)-- finish gives each piece a --(145)-- appearance.
You may stop by any weekday between 9 A.M. and 6 P.M. to collect it. The remaining balance must be settled at the counter at that time.
Many couples keep one invitation long after the wedding. For items you want to last, we also offer a lamination service at a reduced rate. --(146)--. If you would like any invitations laminated, just let our staff know when you arrive.
Please call us at 555-0192 with any questions.
Best regards,
Alderton Print & Copy
- A. pickup
- B. delivery
- C. printing
- D. editing
- A. its
- B. whom
- C. whose
- D. what
- A. careful
- B. dull
- C. polished
- D. worn
- A. Guests at your wedding last month all admired the laminated table menus
- B. A clear coating shields each card from spills and fingerprints for years
- C. These were already mailed out to each of your guests earlier this week
- D. The remaining balance may instead be paid online before your next visit
Careers — Crestmark Packaging
Posting reference PS-2470, dated May 26
Crestmark Packaging is recruiting a Production Scheduler. Details of the vacancy are listed below.
Position: Production Scheduler
Vacancies: one position
Schedule: Monday to Friday, with a later finish each first Friday
Location: Planning Office
The scheduler prepares plans under the direction of the Planning Manager. The appointed candidate begins at the start of the next planning quarter and receives a short training course at company expense.
Applicants should have the following:
- Experience coordinating work schedules
- Strong attention to detail
- A supply-planning certificate is desirable, not required
Current employees with at least one year of continuous service may apply until June 9. Outside applicants are considered only after that window closes. Please send any questions to our Recruitment Office.
- A. Its working days
- B. Its rate of pay
- C. Its supervising manager
- D. Its training provision
- A. It requires every applicant to hold a supply-planning certificate.
- B. It is filling more than one scheduling position.
- C. It has asked an outside agency to collect applications.
- D. It reviews internal candidates ahead of external ones.
Thornbury Garden Center — Free Weekend Planting Demonstrations
Join us this weekend for a short series of free gardening talks held in different corners of the nursery, each lasting about thirty minutes.
| Time | Demonstration | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 A.M. | Container planting for beginners | the Potting Room |
| 11:30 A.M. | Growing herbs from seed | the Seed Room |
| 1:30 P.M. | Pruning roses | the Rose Walk |
| 3 P.M. | Choosing garden hand tools | the Tool Yard |
Admission is free, and the two morning sessions may be entered without a ticket. The afternoon demonstrations have limited seating, so visitors must pick up a free ticket from the store counter before each one begins. Tea and coffee will be served after the final demonstration.
- A. To advertise a sale on garden tools
- B. To recruit weekend volunteers
- C. To announce new store hours
- D. To provide the times of free gardening demonstrations
- A. Reserve a seat in advance
- B. Collect a complimentary ticket from the counter
- C. Bring refreshments for other guests
- D. Stay until the final session ends
