101 . Ms . Smith was transferred to the Chicago branch office _______ with her wishes . ( A ) depending on ( B ) in compliance ( C ) in accordance ( D ) according to 102 . As her first book was so successful and became a best - seller , its second _____ will soon hit the book stand nationwide . ( A ) edit ( B ) editor ( C ) edited ( D ) edition 103 . In an effort to improve the working condition of its employees , the company is purchasing more office equipment ______ copiers and fax machines . ( A ) along with ( B ) such as ( C ) unlike ( D ) such 104 . The new film which MGM released last weekend will effectively ______ its position as a world leader in the film - making business . ( A ) counsel ( B ) consolidate ( C ) console ( D ) consult 105 . The division heads are required to help _____ division members with their projects since they are under tight schedule . ( A ) them ( B ) their ( C ) theirs ( D ) they 106 . You are allowed to take the afternoon off ______ you can complete the project on time . ( A ) as much as ( B ) as soon as ( C ) as many as ( D ) as long as 107 . Our director is thinking of using a different method which she thinks costs _______ . ( A ) lesser ( B ) cheap ( C ) cheaper ( D ) less 108 . When drawing up the budget proposal for the next fiscal year , we should increase our research and development ______ . ( A ) spend ( B ) spent ( C ) spender ( D ) spending 109 . During the labor dispute , the mediator was replaced when her ______ was called into question . ( A ) neuter ( B ) neutral ( C ) neutron ( D ) neutrality 110 . There are more graduates than ever before ______ jobs in the computer network - related industries . ( A ) looked for ( B ) to look for ( C ) looking for ( D ) look for 111 . Ms . Rosa had her secretary take care of the office plant that needs ________ while she was gone for a vacation . ( A ) being watered ( B ) to be watered ( C ) to watering ( D ) to water 112 . Mr . Kurtz and Ms . Shelly will be getting married ___ April 23 , so please , come and join us for this special ceremony . ( A ) at ( B ) on ( C ) for ( D ) in 113 . She is likely to _____ a high wage and support her family once she graduates from college next year . ( A ) keep ( B ) take ( C ) get ( D ) earn 114 . Ms . Peterson referred me to him for ______ about starting a business in the area . ( A ) advise ( B ) device ( D ) device ( D ) advice 115 . Would you kindly explain to me ______ what you were talking about at the weekly staff meeting ? ( A ) detailed ( B ) in detail ( C ) detailing ( D ) details 116 . Although there were some highly qualified applicants for the job , the hiring committee chose neither the man with adequate computer skills ____ the man with enough experience in the field . ( A ) either ( B ) nor ( C ) and ( D ) or 117 . He did not seem to have ____ qualms about being involved in fraudulent accounting practices . ( A ) a ( B ) any ( C ) some ( D ) the 118 . All employees are asked to attend the banquet held _____ the new chairman . ( A ) in the presence of ( B ) in the absence of ( C ) by way of ( D ) in honor of 119 . The company president did not yet know what the future would holds ___ the company once the merger deal with Clark International goes through . ( A ) to ( B ) of ( C ) off ( D ) for 120 . If returned in thirty days , we can either replace the product with a different model or issue you a full refund for the ______ of the purchase . ( A ) fare ( B ) fee ( C ) commission ( D ) value 121 . Most prospective students visiting our campus make up their minds about whether ______ they will attend our school within a week of their visit . ( A ) and not ( B ) or not ( C ) or ( D ) and 122 . Asian countries will have some difficulties coping with the high oil prices which have _____ risen sharply due to the political tension in the Middle East . ( A ) recent ( B ) late ( C ) later ( D ) recently 123 . Despite the long hours of careful planning , it still remains ______ whether the negotiations will take place as scheduled . ( A ) seeing ( B ) to be seen ( C ) seen ( D ) to see 124 . Although you may have lost the chance to find the right job for yourself at the moment , there will be ____ still many other opportunities for you in the future . ( A ) not only ( B ) also ( C ) either ( D ) as well 125 . Since Ms . Pak has a very tight schedule , please be reminded that usually only thirty minutes are _____ for each interviewer at most . ( A ) allowed ( B ) ascertained ( C ) averted ( D ) assorted 126 . The press has recently released some information about the fraudulent accounting practices of the telecommunications company , ______ will have a tremendous impact on the upcoming trial . ( A ) which ( B ) who ( C ) what ( D ) that 127 . If you see a suspicious person in the building , you should _____ report to the security office as soon as possible . ( A ) directly ( B ) sooner ( C ) soon ( D ) directly 128 . When we surveyed the constituents , we found that her _____ of getting elected to the position were very slim . ( A ) risks ( B ) possibility ( C ) probability ( D ) chances 129 . I was surprised when you ____ me that the evidence was insufficient to prove the guilt of the suspect . ( A ) spoke ( B ) informed ( C ) expressed ( D ) said 130 . Everyone applying for the driver ' s license should bring a proper form of ______ such as a valid passport or a birth certificate when taking a written test . ( A ) identity ( B ) identical ( C ) identify ( D ) identification 131 . We were surprised to learn that the level of toxins in the lake was much higher than ______ . ( A ) expected ( B ) expect ( C ) expecting ( D ) expectedly 132 . They decided to go ahead with the takeover deal ______ the fact that the company was financial unstable . ( A ) despite ( B ) whereas ( C ) although ( D ) nevertheless 133 . If the company president decides to visit the plant in Japan , either you ____ Mike will have to accompany her . ( A ) or ( B ) as well ( C ) nor ( D ) and 134 . If you get lost in the woods , you should remain in one place and work on setting up a visible signal until the rescue team arrives ; _____, the rescuers may spend hours searching for you in the forest . ( A ) whereas ( B ) otherwise ( C ) as long as ( D ) if so 135 . I can assure you that he will be the last person to interfere ____ other people ' s businesses unless absolutely necessary . ( A ) with ( B ) of ( C ) by ( D ) in 136 . At the Grand Hyatt , we will do everything we can to make your stay ________ so that you can fully concentrate on your own business . ( A ) comfortably ( B ) comforting ( C ) comfortable ( D ) comforts 137 . My decision to transfer to another branch office was not ____ to make because I really enjoyed my work here . ( A ) simple ( B ) facile ( C ) plain ( D ) easy 138 . You will soon discover that this travel itinerary is made to your complete _______ once you land in Italy . ( A ) fulfillment ( B ) saturation ( C ) suitability ( D ) satisfaction 139 . A successful applicant will have a _____ of six years ' experience in the field of marketing . ( A ) minimize ( B ) minimum ( C ) minimal ( D ) minimally 140 . The success of our program will depend on the participation ____ each and every member . ( A ) in ( B ) for ( C ) of ( D ) with 141 . When they had failed completing the project on time , they were not able to earn the trust of their clients and lost many of their customers to their competitors . 142 . Thompson was very consistent of his views that the company should regularly update their computer system in order to remain competitive in the market . 143 . All floor managers in the plant should have a clear understanding of the new safety regulations and the reason for its introduction . 144 . Unless they wish to settle the matter in court , both parties concerned should be willing to work with a mediator while at the same time respecting another ' s opinion . 145 . The new researching program will be funded by the environmental protection agency and it will be aimed at reducing the air pollution in the major metropolitan areas . 146 . All insurance claims must to be filed at the time of the accident so that an inspector can be sent out to the scene to thoroughly examine the situation . 147 . To some , the rewards of helping under - privileged people far outweighs those of becoming the wealthy and privileged . 148 . The company is planning to test - market the new discount film against five or fewer undisclosed cities in the country before officially starting its sales campaign . 149 . We are regrettable unable to forward the memo to the supervisor as you requested the other day by phone . 150 . The person Ms . Bartley talked to her was very knowledgeable about the job market because he worked for an online recruitment company . 151 . It was reported yesterday that the electronics firm along with EDS are developing a new technology that can make the existing CDMA technology obsolete . 152 . The keynote speaker was unable to attend the first day of the conference that her flight had been canceled due to a severe storm . 153 . The exchange rate in most Southeast Asian countries risen sharply over the past few months , worrying many financial analysts who specialize in the global economy . 154 . For gaining the complete trust of his boss , he had to work hard and produce many impressive works that show his competence in the field of graphic design . 155 . The state has a large amount of deep forest , almost of which is increasingly being threatened by the greedy real estate developers . 156 . The problem resulting from the lack of water in this region will be dealt by building an underground tunnel that can transport water from the distant lake . 157 . Most banks usually charge a small fee when money is transferred from one account to other . 158 . The first - class passengers flying the Pacific Airlines will be given an option of booking a large , fully reclining seating with more leg room . 159 . Because the development of the wireless technology , it became much easier for people to exchange their information with one another . 160 . Much people have immigrated to the country in order to fulfil their dream of providing a better education for their children .