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NEW TOEIC Part 5 / 6 / 7

Part 5 + Part 6: finish within 23 minutes

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101. The Payroll Department _______ that all

employees submit their completed and signed time

sheets no later than Thursday due to the upcoming

holiday.

(a) wants

(b) requests

(c) desires

(d) likes

102. The Hiring Manager found the _______ was

qualified, but felt that he was not a good fit for the

company, so he stopped the negotiations.

(a) candid

(b) candidate

(c) candidly

(d) candidacy

103. After touring the manufacturing plant, she

_______ that we could apply many of their

procedures to our own operations at the Birmingham

facility.

(a) determination

(b) determined

(c) determinating

(d) determines

104. It is mandatory _______ all employees to turn

in their timecards by Wednesday, or else they will

have to wait to receive their checks the following

Wednesday.

(a) from

(b) to

(c) by

(d) for

105. Please check with Maria to see if she _______

the product samples along on the trip, so we can

show the new line to the clients we're meeting with

at seven.

(a) bought

(b) brings

(c) brought

(d) buys

106. I was a little shocked when the buyer suggested

that we _______ several younger employees to the

committee to get market perspective.

(a) added

(b) will have added

(c) add

(d) will add

107. We should see a _______ reduction in

processing time once we implement the new

accounts receivable system and the employees have

been adequately trained.

(a) significantly

(b) significant

(c) signified

(d) signification

108. According to market reports, consumer

_______ is down this year by twelve percent, but

with the holiday shopping season just beginning that

number is sure to improve.

(a) profits

(b) spending

(c) taxation

(d) losses

109. If Mr. Logan and Ms. Calkins are unable to meet at the _______ time, please email me and I'll try to reschedule at a more convenient time. (a) prepared(b) supported(c) arranged(d) canceled

110. Julia in the Promotions Department announced in today's staff meeting that the company picnic, weather permitting, is _______ for next Tuesday.

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(a) recorded(b) scheduled(c) appointed(d) programmed

111. If you feel it is essential to make changes in the order at this time, please _______ with the Head Designer on how the changes will affect the schedule.(a) refer

(b) discuss

(c) consult

(d) confirm

112. The new customer service assistants will be

trained by a team of three people _______ have a

combined total of twenty-three years' experience

with our company.

(a) whose

(b) who

(c) what

(d) whom

113. International economic reports conclude that

rising interest rates are to blame for the _______ of

international currency.

(a) unstable

(b) instability

(c) stabilize

(d) stability

114. Based on the demographic study, we think that

people from the _______ area will come to buy our

products if we start using billboards in certain areas.

(a) enclosing

(b) surrounding

(c) encircling

(d) accompanying

115. Today the computer manufacturer Tech-Strong

_______ its yearly revenue reports public and

surprised everyone with sales unmatched by any

competitor.

(a) left(b) made(c) got(d) helped

116. I _______ Mr. Cassar in the Sales Department

prepare biweekly progress reports for me and all the

other members of the Cover Project sales team.

(a) hired

(b) left

(c) had

(d) helped

117. We are going to cancel the regional sales

meeting, _______ the big snowstorm has shut down

airports and all major airlines are grounded.

(a) although

(b) despite

(c) unless

(d) since

118. Her vast market analysis knowledge and

contacts within the industry make Adrienne Reston

an incredible _______ for our company's marketing

department.

(a) research

(b) resource

(c) resort

(d) response

119. After we analyze the proposals and make a

recommendation, the final decision will then be

_______ to the project manager and her immediate

supervisor.

(a) down

(b) up

(c) on

(d) with

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120. Insurance company MediLife acquired

LifeSure last week in a multi-million dollar _______

that industry analysts say will result in several

layoffs.

(a) merger

(b) policy

(c) separation

(d) attachment

121. Jean works in the subcommittee that tests and

_______ all new software programs before programs

are purchased and installed.

(a) reveres

(b) reverses

(c) reviews

(d) revives

122. Marcus Jones says it was because of falling

prices in the last quarter that investors _______

bought shares of the ailing company's stock.

(a) effortlessly

(b) hesitantly

(c) confidently

(d) carelessly

123. In conclusion, I urge you to meet with your

supervisor _______ you have any concerns about the

new company reimbursement policy.

(a) would

(b) might

(c) should

(d) could

124. I recently heard that in the new office building

we will be sharing space with the executive staff and

the _______ department.

(a) exposure

(b) advertising

(c) coverage

(d) public

125. The president's assistant told me that she would

not be _______ for scheduling the conference room

for staff needs anymore.

(a) responsive

(b) responding

(c) responsible

(d) respected

126. When mailing in your catalogue order, don't

forget to _______ each item number on the correct

item line of the order form.

(a) incline

(b) invite

(c) include

(d) incite

127. Yesterday, Kelvin Scientific announced its

_______ plan to build two new production plants

and double its workforce over the next five to seven

years.

(a) ambitious

(b) generous

(c) sprawling

(d) driving

128. The corporation now offers more incentives for

employees in order to avoid the _______ high

turnover rate that seems to be worsening.

a) cautiously

(b) believably

(c) carelessly

(d) historically

129. Our tenants are upset because they weren't

informed that very soon a major highway

construction project would be taking place _______

their building.

(a) along

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(b) beside(c) through(d) within

130. I'm interfacing _______ New York at 3 p.m.,

and I have a report due at the end of the day, so I'm

going to have to cancel the dinner.

(a) with

(b) from

(c) for

(d) in

131. My assistant told me that it usually takes

approximately three hours for the _______ service to

deliver the package to the Detroit office.

(a) courier

(b) distribution

(c) carry

(d) curry

132. Considering the unexpected popularity of the

Tickle-Bot last year, the toy's manufacturer will

increase the _______ for this holiday season.

(a) investment

(b) production

(c) expenses

(d) construction

133. We all know the Markel Company would not

have lost another account _______ high overhead

costs and decreased sales.

(a) if not for

(b) provided that

(c) in that

(d) so long as

134. As a final warning, I want to remind you that

continued delays in the processing of important

paperwork will no longer be _______.

(a) toleration

(b) tolerating

(c) tolerate

(d) tolerated

135. All car dealerships consider different factors,

including _______, when formulating the vehicle's

trade-in value, but some are fairer than others.

(a) depreciate

(b) depreciation

(c) appreciate

(d) appreciation

136. The technology industry _______ towards the

research and development of wireless

communications in the last decade.

(a) shifts

(b) will have shifted

(c) has shifted

(d) will shift

137. The most _______ period for the American

hospitality industry is usually in the summer

between the early May and mid-September.

(a) expensive

(b) costly

(c) profitable

(d) worthy

138. The _______ was a great success and, as a

result, I have several meetings set up for next week

that should produce a few new client contracts.

(a) presenter

(b) present

(c) presentation

(d) presentable

139. Advancements in telecommunications have

made a global economic system possible, _______

advertisers can now take a more globalized approach

to marketing.

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(a) yet(b) so(c) or(d) but

140. Studies have _______ that wise product

placement can increase company revenues

dramatically in relatively short periods of time.

(a) recommend

(b) researched

(c) shown

(d) targeted

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Questions 141-143 refer to the following letter.

Study Shows Workers are Saving More Than Ever

A recent survey by Waverly University reveals that young workers are putting more money aside in

retirement funds than any other previous generation. Instead of saving about ten percent of their annual

salaries, as _______ by most financial planners, the study found that employees under the age of thirty

save an average of about fifteen percent of their yearly wages.

141. (a) advising

(b) advised

(c) has advised

(d) advise

The study, which targeted employees between the ages of twenty-five and thirty in ten cities across the

nation, was conducted by the Department of Economics in order to find trends in spending habits amongst

the youngest age bracket _______ the professional workforce. The results, however, prompted the

analysis of savings habits instead.

142. (a) in

(b) on

(c) by

(d) for

“When we designed the study, we expected to learn more about young professionals as consumers,”

_______ Eric Bradley, Professor of Economics at Waverly University, ”but instead we learned more

about the financial goals of this age group. When asked about their reasons for saving, most respondents

replied that they wanted to make sure they could support themselves in old age.”

143. (a) quoted

(b) retorted

(c) commented

(d) questioned

Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter.

Hampton Insurance Agency

4715 Albertson Blvd., Suite A-103

Marietta, Georgia 29174

To whom it may concern:

It is my pleasure to write this letter of recommendation in support of Joshua Baker. Josh has been an

employee of Hampton Insurance Agency for _______ ten years.

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144. (a) hardly

(b) easily

(c) closely

(d) nearly

He started as our office clerk, but after one year we asked him to become a claims adjuster. I

recommended him for this _______ because of his outstanding ability to work with clients.

145. (a) election

(b) promotion

(c) negotiation

(d) association

Josh is always pleasant when interacting with customers, and he responds to their concerns in a polite and

professional manner. Many of our clients have told me that Josh always returned their phone calls in a

timely fashion and always made sure their needs were met.

Another one of Josh's qualities that I would like to mention is his attention to detail. In the insurance

business, a mistake in paperwork can cost the agency thousands of dollars. Instead of _______ through

the paperwork like some of our other employees, Josh always takes his time.

146. (a) to rush

(b) rushes

(c) rushing

(d) rush

He even stays in the office late to make sure all his claims are accurate and complete. As a result, Josh has

received an award for being the most accurate adjuster in our company.

Josh is an excellent employee who deserves to advance to a higher position in the insurance field. I

recommend him without hesitation. Please contact me at 473-4826 if I can provide any further

information in support of his application to your company.

Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter.

Big Foot Shoes

Walk a mile in our shoes, and you'll never buy from anyone else!

END OF THE YEAR SALE!

Saturday, December 16th ONLY

Mark your calendars because you're not going to want to miss this one. For one day only, everything in

the store _______ heavily discounted.

147. (a) will have been

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(b) are

(c) will be

(d) was

That means all of your favorite brands and styles will be under one roof and selling at prices you won't

believe. Take the Fastbreak Running Shoe, regularly priced at $89.99. The sale price is an astonishing

$49.99. That's a forty dollar price _______!

148. (a) cut

(b) reduce

(c) sale

(d) cost

But we didn't stop with the price cuts. Check out our cool two-for-one special, which allows you to take

home two pairs of shoes - any style and price - for the price of one. Everything in the store is on the sale,

including all accessories. This is the time to stock up on all your favorite shoes, because you'll never see

shoe prices this _______ again.

149. (a) cheaply

(b) cheaper

(c) cheapest

(d) cheap

Big Foot Shoes

Questions 150-152 refer to the following letter.

8700 Oceanview Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90230

Ad Event Media Agency

September 15

Dear Mr. Jordan,

I have known Clara Wu for the past three years _______ she has worked as a Sales Associate for Ad

Event Media Agency

150. (a) for

(b) while

(c) by

(d) around

Clara has never failed to impress with _______ strong work ethic and her one-of-a-kind personality.

151. (a) its

(b) their

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(c) her

(d) his

Her job performance has always exceeded expectations, and she has consistently been a top salesperson

throughout her entire employment with our company. Clients and co-workers alike respond very well to

Clara due to her highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. Because she is an _______

listener and interviewer, Clara is able to consistently meet her clients' needs in a positive and thorough

manner.

152. (a) idealistic

(b) agreeable

(c) acceptable

(d) exceptional

I recommend her for employment without reservation. Please feel free to contact me if you have any

questions or concerns.

Part 7 : finish within 22 minutes

Notification of Open Credit Line PMI Financial

800 Pecan Avenue

Kansas City, MO 40500

Account Number: 28941921043980

June 17

Dan Wernecke

10101 Zafarano Blvd.

Kansas City, MO 40500

Dear Mr. Wernecke,

Congratulations on your new credit account with PMI Financial. It's a compliment to you and your

financial planning that your application has been approved. We are pleased to inform you that a credit

line of one thousand dollars has been approved for your use. All you have to do is visit a PMI store near

you, fill out a request-for-credit transaction form for any amount up to and including one thousand

dollars, and PMI Financial will cut you a check right on the spot.

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Additionally, based on your good credit standing, extra cash may be just a phone call away. Call me

directly at PMI Financial to apply for the money you want.

Karen Mortenson,

Your PMI Financial Manager

1-800-454-3432 ext. 103

153. What is the purpose of the letter?

(a) To remind Mr. Wernecke to pay his balance(b) To welcome Mr. Wernecke to PMI Financial(c) To inform Mr. Wernecke that his credit line has been increased(d) To notify Mr. Wernecke that his loan application has been received

154. How much is Mr. Wernecke's credit line?

(a) $103

(b) $800

(c) $1000

(d) $1500

155. What will Mr. Wernecke most likely do if

he wants extra money?

(a) Go to the nearest PMI store(b) Fill out an application online(c) Call his PMI Financial representative(d) Contact one of Ms. Mortenson's employees

156. The word “transaction” in the first

paragraph, line 4 is closest in meaning to

(a) sales(b) tax(c) business(d) contract

MORNINGSTAR REAL ESTATE PARTNERS

OFFICE (956)234-2343 WEBSITE:www.morningstarproperties.com FAX (956)234-3423

APARTMENT RENTAL AGREEMENT

Morningstar Real Estate Partners, as Manager and Agent, rents to Resident(s) Apartment Number 333

located at 7530 San Pedro Avenue, Brownsville, Texas 78320 to be used solely for the purpose of a

personal unfurnished apartment residence by: Carry Garcia for a term of nine months and fourteen days

beginning June 17 and ending March 31. This Agreement shall be month-to-month and will terminate on

April 1. Resident shall pay rent, tax, charges and deposits as set forth below.

Monthly Base Rental Charges: $750 Other Charges and Deposits: $500

Monthly Pet Rent: $15 per month Pet Deposit: $300

Utilities: Natural gas - Paid by Resident

Electricity - Paid by Resident

Water - Paid by Owner

Waste disposal - Paid by Resident

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Amount to be paid to the account of Morningstar Real Estate Partners by certified check on a monthly

basis: $765

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The rent shall be $765 per month and must be paid on or before the first day of each month. Residents

may pay with a personal check, cashier's check, certified check or a money order.

Resident : Carry Garcia Date: June 15

157. Who is most likely the recipient of the

agreement?

(a) A former resident

(b) A Morningstar partner

(c) The leasing agent

(d) The future tenant

158. How much will Ms. Garcia pay on a

monthly basis?

(a) $300

(b) $500

(c) $750

(d) $765.

159. When does the lease begin?

(a) March 31

(b) April 1

(c) June 15

(d) June 17

160. The word “terminate” in paragraph 1, line

4 is closest in meaning to

(a) expire

(b) originate

(c) repeat

(d) continue

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Phone (430)542-3832 Fax: (430)542-3800 E-mail: [email protected]

Consumer Marketplace CLASSIFIEDS

Are you ready to expand your business? Do it with Consumer Marketplace.

With Consumer Marketplace, your advertisement will reach over one hundred thousand homes in the

metropolitan area. Our publication is distributed at the first of each month and is sent to homes in

neighborhoods all over the city. We offer monthly rates as well as annual rates, and the best part is that

Consumer Marketplace is one of the most affordable advertising options available.

For just fifteen dollars a month, you can buy a 25-word advertisement. For only seventy-five dollars a

month, you'll get a quarter-page ad. We have several graphic design options to choose from, all of which

are included in the basic rate. Call to place your ad today or fax or e-mail your ad copy and we'll provide

design ideas and rates.

Line Classified Advertising Rates (Per Issue)

1-25 words: $15 per month

Additional Words: $.75 per word

Optional Tinting $1.50 per word

Quarter-page $75

Deadline for March issue: February 26

161. What is this notice about?

(a) The advertisement opportunities with a

publication

(b) The distribution information of Consumer

Marketplace

(c) The accomplishments of a local magazine

(d) The rates for running a newspaper

advertisement

162. Who would most likely be interested in

this notice?

(a) Consumers in the metropolitan area

(b) Classified ads salespeople

(c) Local business owners

(d) Magazine publishers.

163. How much does it cost to include color

words in an advertisement?

(a) Seventy-five cents per word

(b) Fifteen dollars per month

(c) One dollar fifty cents per word

(d) Seventy-five dollars per word

164. The word “metropolitan” in the first

paragraph, line 2 is closest in meaning to

(a) popular

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(b) urban

(c) wealthy

(d) busy

MARTIN-CURRY CONSULTANTS

You're invited to join us in celebrating twenty-five years as one of the top structural engineering design

firms in the Northeast. The firm will be hosting a reception to honor our clients and friends that have

supported us over the years. For a quarter century, Martin-Curry has stood for innovation in structural

engineering and project management and has continued to be the engineering firm of choice by supplying

its many clients with quality design and service.

Friday, November 9, 6:30 P.M.

Corporate Headquarters

8900 Lincoln Avenue

Providence, RI 02912

Speaker

Victor Martin, Co-founder and Chairperson of the Board

===========================================================================

RSVP to Barbara North by October 31

1779 Elm Road, Providence, RI 02912

165. Who is NOT likely a recipient of the

invitation?

(a) Long-standing clients(b) Current employees(c) Family members of employees(d) Friends in the industry.

166. When is the last day to RSVP?

(a) October 1(b) October 31(c) November 9(d) November 25

167. Why is Martin-Curry hosting the

reception?

(a) To acknowledge the hard work of the employees(b) To observe a major company milestone(c) To honor the company's co-founder(d) To celebrate the opening of the headquarters

168. The word “innovation” in the first

paragraph, fourth line is closest in meaning to?

(a) quality

(b) integrity

(c) competence

(d) originality

HUBBLE UNIVERSITY

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An Introduction to Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

Course Summary

This course will show how your company can improve its bottom line by using risk assessment to choose

projects. We will focus on the evaluation of the expected return of a project as well as its cost by

considering hazards and risks. The course will provide hints for comparing alternatives and explore

solutions for rebounding from the economic failure of a project. We will also review case studies.

Project evaluation is changing the way decisions are made and has been proven to generate profits in the

companies that embrace it.

This course qualifies for the Hubble University Management Certificate Program. With the completion of

the learning module and a final project, students will receive credit towards a Management Certificate.

This course will be of particular interest to project managers, bankers and insurers.

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169. What is the purpose of the summary?

(a) To announce the Hubble University

Management Certificate Program

(b) To outline what students taking the course

will learn

(c) To describe the purpose of risk assessment

and crisis management

(d) To encourage students to sign up for the

Certificate Program

170. Where would this summary most likely

appear?

(a) In a university course catalogue(b) In a banking magazine(c) On a university application

(d) In the business section of a newspaper

171. Who would NOT be interested in this

course, according to the summary?

(a) A project manager

(b) A banker

(c) A real-estate agent

(d) An insurance agent

172. The word “embrace” in the second

paragraph, line 2 is closest in meaning to

(a) adopt(b) hug(c) contain(d) hold

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3000 Andre Drive

Columbus, OH 78321

March 15

Mary Louise Chiu

Glory Banks

4009 Washington Place

Columbus, OH 78321

Dear Ms. Chiu,

Thank you again for the opportunity to interview for the teller manager position. I appreciated your

hospitality and enjoyed meeting you and members of your staff.

The interview convinced me of how compatible my background, interests, and skills are with the goals of

Glory Banks. As I mentioned during our conversation, my experience as a teller at the Bank of Ohio has

prepared me well for a management position. During the last five years, I have learned the ins and outs of

customer-service operations in the banking industry. Also, I may have failed to mention during our meeting

that I have experience in loan processing as well. I know if given the chance to put this knowledge to use at

your institution, I can be an asset to your Glory Bank team. I am confident that my contributions will result

in increased productivity and customer satisfaction.

For more information on my experience as a teller, please call Bill Larrinaga at 650-345-9085. I look

forward to seeing you again.

Sincerely,

Ralph Yarborough

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173. What is the purpose of the letter?

(a) To thank Ms. Chiu for applying at Glory Banks(b) To ask for more information about the position(c) To thank Ms. Chiu for a job interview(d) To formally accept the teller manager position.

174. Why would Ms. Chiu call Mr. Larrinaga?

(a) To interview him for the manager position

(b) To express her interest in the job

(c) To learn more about Mr. Yarborough's skills

(d) To inform him of increased customer

satisfaction

175. What experience does Mr. Yarborough NOT

have?

(a) Teller management experience(b) Customer service experience(c) Teller experience(d) Loan processing experience.

176. When did Mr. Yarborough most likely write

this letter?

(a) After being offered the teller manager position

(b) After attending an information session

(c) After a meeting with Ms. Chiu

(d) After not being selected for the position

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MUSCLES Magazine Writer's Guidelines

From time to time, we need new, independent writers to add fresh voices for articles and stories to be

published in Muscles Magazine. To be considered, contact Editor Rena Mubarek with your story idea.

Please follow the guidelines below in preparing your submission:

1) Please be sure to include the names and qualifications of all your personal sources and why you chose

them as experts for your story.

2) Please specify whether your story is to appear as a column or a feature, and which column you would

prefer your story to appear in.

3) Please include your contact information and identify your preferable mode of communication. If return

of your submission is desired, a self-addressed stamped envelope must be provided.

All submissions are carefully considered, and an emphasis on male fitness is a must. Although care will

be taken, we assume no responsibility for lost submissions. Send your story idea to:

Rena Mubarek

[email protected]

3400 Irwin Road

Marshy Hills, CA 91823

Fax: 818-523-5435

177. What is the purpose of the guidelines?

(a) To solicit submissions for a periodical(b) To seek new photographers for the magazine(c) To request help generating new column formats(d) To inform readers of the writing standards.

178. Who are the guidelines most likely

intended for?

(a) Muscles Magazine subscribers

(b) Weightlifters

(c) Sports commentators

(d) Freelance writers

179. What is NOT a listed method of contacting

Ms. Mubarek?

(a) E-mail

(b) Telephone

(c) Fax

(d) Postal service.

180. Where would one most likely find these

guidelines?

(a) At a fitness center

(b) In subscription renewal letters

(c) In a column in the magazine

(d) On a job website for writer

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To Whom It May Concern,

I spoke to a technical support agent from Shooter Cameras on May 14 regarding several difficulties that

I've experienced recently with my camera. First, the viewfinder display is blurry and unreadable. Second,

the built-in flash does not function when using the manual mode. Finally, the camera does not

automatically rewind a finished roll of film.

I was instructed by the agent to send my camera to your facility for repairs by Shooter Cameras

technicians. Enclosed, you will find my camera, the Shooter Shotpro 4.0 and a telephoto lens that came

with the camera when I purchased it. My camera was purchased in April and is still covered by the

warranty. I have included a copy of my receipt to verify my purchase date. Please feel free to contact me if

you need any additional information.

Sincerely,

Quadira Abdul-Ali

7034 Sunset Street

Seaside, CA 90231

(405)543-9874

[email protected]

181. Why is Ms. Abdul-Ali writing the letter?

(a) To complain about the technical support

agent

(b) To thank the company for making great

cameras

(c) To ask about what is covered under the

warranty

(d) To submit her camera for repairs.

182. What is not a problem Ms. Abdul-Ali

experienced with the camera?

(a) Viewfinder(b) Automatic rewind(c) Flash(d) Telephoto lens.

183. What repair action was taken that was NOT

specifically requested?

(a) A new battery was installed.(b) A rewind mechanism was replaced.(c) A new flash unit was installed.(d) The viewfinder problems were corrected.

184. How long did it take to repair the camera

after Ms. Abdul-Ali sent it?

(a) One day(b) One week(c) One month(d) Two months

185. When did Ms. Abdul-Ali most likely write

the le?

(a) As soon as she first bought the camera(b) Before reviewing her warranty information(c) After talking to an agent of Shooter Cameras(d) After receiving the repaired camera

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Confidential Sales Candidate Screening

Sales Force Profile

Candidate: Amber Tillerman

Company: M. Bingerburg Group

Date: January 12

Hiring Recommendation: Hirable

The screening deals specifically with Ms. Tillerman's sales potential. This screening has determined that

Amber has a natural aptitude for positions within the marketing profession. Generating short-term sales

should be expected from Ms. Tillerman, and she will certainly yield results in a highly competitive

market.

In the table below, we have included Ms. Tillerman's results which are based on a set of requirements,

compiled from a list of your specifications and a directory of common industry guidelines.

RESULTS

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STRENGHS WEAKNESSES

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Desire u V

Commitment u V

Enjoys Selling u V

Money Motivated V

Trainable u V

Skill set u V

Immediate Availability V

186. What was the purpose of the screening

test?

(a) To test Ms. Tillerman's knowledge of the

company

(b) To survey Ms. Tillerman's sales skills

(c) To review Ms. Tillerman's professional

history

(d) To assess Ms. Tillerman's ability to train

others.

187. When did Ms. Tillerman take the screening

test?

(a) January 12(b) January 14(c) January 16(d) January 17.

188. Why did Ms. Truman write the e-mail to

Mr. Bingerburg?

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(a) To voice her concerns about Ms. Tillerman(b) To ask for his analysis of the results of the sales screening(c) To support Ms. Tillerman's application for employment(d) To request an interview with him.

189. What will Mr. Bingerburg most likely do

next?

(a) Hire Ms. Tillerman(b) Check Ms. Tillerman's references

(c) Ask Ms. Tillerman to complete a training program(d) Schedule another interview with Ms. Tillerman.

190. Which of Ms. Tillerman's weaknesses was

NOT addressed in Ms. Truman's e-mail?

(a) Commitment(b) Availability(c) Money Motivation(d) Trainability.

Jerry Polanco

Development Specialist

National Organization for Education

4300 West 12th Street

Denver, CO 029344

July 23

Dear Mr. Polanco,

Alicia Jefferson suggested that I contact you about my interest in grant writing and fundraising. She said

you are one of the best people to talk to in regard to careers in development.

I am leaving the Institute for Affordable Housing after seven years of experience in grant writing.

Because of my positive experience, I would like to continue working with a nonprofit organization.

Currently, I'm exploring the possibility of taking a position with the Coalition of Writers. However,

before I venture further into the job market, I would like to benefit from the experience and knowledge of

other professionals in the field who might advise me on other opportunities for someone with my

qualifications. I have several questions which I believe you could help clarify. Perhaps we could meet

briefly sometime during the next two weeks to discuss my career plans. I will call your office on Tuesday,

July 31, to schedule a meeting time.

I look forward to discussing my plans with you.

Sincerely,

Maxine Fulton

191. Why is Ms. Fulton writing to Mr. Polanco?

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(a) To let him know about availabilities in her schedule(b) To request more information about the organization(c) To ask for career advice and planning(d) To apply for a position with his nonprofit agency.

192. What is Mr. Polanco's position?(a) Grant writer(b) Public relations director(c) High-level manager(d) Political lobbyist.

193. When will Mr. Polanco and Ms. Fulton

most likely meet?

(a) Before July 23

(b) On July 26

(c) Before July 31

(d) After August 2

194. Where did Ms. Fulton work previously?

(a) The National Organization for Education

(b) The Coalition of Writers

(c) The Institution for Affordable Housing

(d) The Capitol Hill Education Collaborative.

195. Who is Alicia Jefferson?

(a) Ms. Fulton's current supervisor

(b) Mr. Polanco's former employee

(c) Ms. Fulton's good friend

(d) Mr. Polanco's co-worker.

Jack McIntire

3303 Mountaincrest Road

Holbrook, NH 56333

July 1

Dear Mr. McIntire,

I am writing to request your assistance in organizing a corporate outing at Rollers Amusement Park. We

have visited the park for the past four years for our Intern Appreciation Party and have been pleased with

your service. I hope that we can continue the tradition this year.

We plan on having the outing on Friday, August 7 and must be firm with this date because it is the last

working day for our interns. This year, we will be treating twenty-two guests to a day at the park and

would like to request catering service as well. I have reviewed your menu online and would like the Menu

“E” Option (Hot Dogs/ Veggie Burgers/pies and cakes). We will only need three vegetarian plates.

Thank you in advance for your help. Please contact me at 312-634-6643 if you need any additional

information regarding the outing.

Sincerely,

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Kim Sterling

196. Why is Ms. Sterling writing to Mr.

McIntire?

(a) To ask for a discount for the corporate outing(b) To organize a special day for some workers(c) To plan the menu for the company event(d) To thank him for several years of service.

197. How long does Ms. Sterling have to return

the contract in order to secure the reservation?

(a) Three days(b) Seven days(c) Nine days(d) Fourteen days.

198. What item on Menu “E” did Ms. Sterling

NOT mention in her letter?

(a) Veggie burgers

(b) Hamburgers

(c) Hot dogs

(d) Desserts.

199. Why does Ms. Sterling insist on having the

outing on August 7?

(a) She wants to receive the Friday discount.

(b) She is not available on any other date.

(c) The featured guest won't be at work after

that.

(d) The date is the same one used for several

years.

200. How much of a discount is Ms. Sterling's

company eligible for?

(a) 1%

(b) 2%

(c) 3%

(d) 4%.

ANSWER

101. B 102. B 103. B 104. D 105. C 106. C 107. B 108. B 109. C 110. A

111. C 112. B 113. B 114. B 115. B 116. C 117. D 118. B 119. B 120. A

121. C 122. B 123. C 124. B 125. C 126. C 127. A 128. D 129. B 130. A

131. A 132. B 133. A 134. D 135. B 136. C 137. C 138. C 139. B 140. C

141. B 142. A 143. C 144. D 145. B 146. C 147. C 148. A 149. D 150. B

151. C 152. D 153. B 154. C 155. C 156. C 157. D 158. D 159. D 160. A

161. A 162. C 163. C 164. B 165. C 166. B 167. B 168. D 169. B 170. A

171. C 172. A 173. C 174. C 175. A 176. C 177. A 178. D 179. B 180. D

181. D 182. D 183. A 184. C 185. C 186. B 187. A 188. A 189. D 190. B

191. C 192. C 193. D 194. C 195. D 196. B 197. D 198. B 199. C 200. C

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