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Job Offer Decline Letter

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Job Offer Decline Letter

The document contains a revision test with 56 multiple choice questions. The questions cover a range of English grammar topics including verbs, pronouns, prepositions, adjectives, and sentence structure. For each question, the test-taker must choose the option that best completes or revises the sentence. The correct answers are not provided.

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REVISION

1. The bank is near the office building where you work.


(A) locate (B) locating (C) located (D) location
2. He finally decided his job and look for another one.
(A) to quit (B) quiting (C) quit (D) to quiting
3. If I this report, my secretary will submit it to the proper department by the
deadline.
(A) finish (B) finished (C) has finished (D) will finish
3. The company provides not only reliable information also valuable skills.
(A) and (B) but (C) or (D) so
4. The price of computer chips declined faster than most experts had

predicted.
(A) more (B) most (C) much (D) many
5. The company will implement the policy was proposed by [Link].
(A) who (B) whose (C) which (D) what
6. For the last few months, oil prices drastically.
(A) increase (B) increasing (C) will increase (D) have increased
7. If you are interested the position, please submit your application no later than
this Tuesday.
(A) at (B) in (C) with (D) by
8. Each of the hotel guests given a free beach bag and towel after arriving.
(A) to be (B) was (C) are (D) were
9. All of the applicants the system very inconvenient.
(A) became (B) found (C) turned (D) mentioned
10. We will discuss who is for the position.
(A) afraid (B) aware (C) eligible (D) subject
11. The secretary a ticket to New York.
(A) booked (B) complained (C) increased (D) met
12. I am very pleased you of our decision.
(A) inform (B) to inform (C) to be informed (D) information
13. He was hire he didn’t have the necessary qualifications.
(A) because (B) although (C) now that (D) as
14. [Link] is the person who is in charge of purchasing office at the

company.
(A) records (B) satisfaction (C) effort (D) supplies
15. I have been working at the bank three years.
(A) for (B) during (C) while (D) with
16. [Link] is the employee in the Sales Department.
(A) reliable (B) most reliable (C) more reliable (D) reliablest
17. They renovated the stores in order to attract more customers.
(A) late (B) recently (C) likely (D) hard
18. Last year, my team a seminar every month.
(A) held (B) holds (C) holding (D) will holding
19. Investors are concerned the recent recession in China.
(A) in (B) from (C) about (D) to
20. Ms. Taylor is intelligent that everybody respects her.
(A) such (B) so (C) very (D) too
21. This manual provides on how to operate your new microwave oven

properly.
(A) instruct (B) instructor (C) instructions (D) instructional
22. Our new human resources director is an person in our company.
(A) admire (B) admiration (C) admirable (D) admirably
23. I’m writing again to you on the recommendation of a colleague of .
(A) my (B) mine (C) I (D) myself
24. Many of the employees in this factory to leave after the huge salary cut
three weeks ago.
(A) decided (B) decides (C) decided (D) have decided
25. All of the applicants are for the advertised positions.
(A) involved (B) concerned (C) known (D) qualified
26. We intended our orders by telephone at first.
(A) placing (B) to place (C) having placed (D) places
27. Please to the security guard directly if you leave much easier than
expected.
(A) will report (B) report (C) reported (D) reporting
28. the tourist did not arrive in the designated area on schedule, they missed their
flight.
(A) Because (B) Therefore (C) Owning to (D) Yet
29. The vice president has the office on this floor.
(A) most spacious (B) more spacious (C) spacious (D) space
30. We are seeking individuals can work evening and weekend shifts.
(A) who (B) them (C) which (D) those
31. Mr. Smith decided to for the job advertised in the newspaper.
(A) apply (B) recommend (C) do (D) pay
32. The manual lots of information on how to use the machine.
(A) makes (B) is (C) has (D) seems
33. Each of the hotel guests given a free beach bag and towel after arriving.
(A) to be (B) was (C) are (D) were
34. In spite of his great qualifications, he failed by the law firm.
(A) to be hired (B) to hire (C) hire (D) hiring
35. I’d rather shopping tomorrow.
(A) going (B) go (C) went (D) to go
36. The salesmen here to wear a uniform at work.
(A) must (B) has (C) would like (D) have
37. It’s been for a long time since we last Mr. Rush with his family.
(A) have visited (B) visisted (C) visit (D) visiting
38. She enjoys talking to her friends and to music in her free time.
(A) listening (B) listened (C) to listen (D) having listened
39. regular exercise, he feels better after the accident.
(A) Being taken (B) Take (C) Taken (D) Taking
40. The newscaster mispronounced the name of the Tolberg Book Prize winner on
television last night.
(A) accident (B) accidental (C) accidents (D) accidentally
41. Your apartment is than others here.
(A) expensive (B) more expensive (C) expensiver (D) the most
expensive
42. Either she or her friends responsible for these mistakes.
(A) are going (B) is (C) are (D) have
43. Do you know the manager for your father is working?
(A) who (B) which (C) that (D) whom
44. I feel that there is inside the house.
(A) anything strange (B) something strange
(C) something strangely (D) strange something
45. The jacket you ordered is currently in the color you requested, but we will send
the rest of your order promptly.
(A) related to (B) stylish (C) disinterested (D) unavailable
46. Would you like coffee before we start work?
(A) little (B) a few (C) plenty (D) some
47. She has two close friends: one is a doctor and is an engineer.
(A) another (B) one (C) other (D) the other
48. Mr. Richard couldn’t get milk this morning.
(A) some (B) no (C) any (D) anything
49. Danny very tired now because he has been working all day.
(A) have to be (B) should be (C) must be (D) could be
50. The guest of honor will be greeted with applause when he into the meeting room.
(A) will come (B) comes (C) came (D) is coming
51. We are looking forward from you soon.
(A) to hearing (B) hearing (C) to hear (D) to be heard
52. by his employer, he tries to work better and better.
(A) To encourage (B) Encouraging (C) Encouraged (D) To encouraging
53. Please review the for new safety procedures, and add your comments.
(A) proposing (B) propose (C) proposes (D) proposal
54. He learns a new language than his brother does.
(A) much more quickly (B) more much quickly
(C) much more quick (D) more much quick
55. My sister together with my parents that I will pass the final exam.
(A) believe (B) is believing (C) believes (D) has believed
56. This is the most talented architect I have ever met.
(A) which (B) who (C) where (D) that
57. The police asked the man where the night before.
(A) had he gone (B) he had gone (C) did he go (D) he went
58. the boy nor his sisters are making much noise now.
(A) Either (B) Neither (C) Both (D) Each
59. A fridge is keeping things fresh and cold.
(A) used to (B) used (C) used for (D) use
60. They have worked with each other before but they get along with very well.
(A) always (B) sometimes (C) hardly (D) never

PART VI: INCOMPLETE TEXTS


Directions: Read the texts on the following pages. A word or phrase is missing in some of the
sentences. Four answer choices are given below each of these sentences. Select
the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on
your answer sheet.
Questions 77 through 80 refer to the following letter
Mr. James Brown
World Travel Agency
2341 Seaside
Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96822
Dear Mr. Brown,
Thank you for taking the time to review my resume and have an interview with me. I (77) ---
---- you offering me a chance to work as a secretary at your company. Unfortunately, I have
to decline your offer at this time. Actually, I (78)-------offer a job as a travel agent from one
of the biggest travel agencies in the country. And working as a travel agent (79)-------what I
have wanted to do for a long time.
Nevertheless, I am truly disappointed that I won’t be working with you. (80) -------
Truly,

77. 79.
(A) apologize (A) is
(B) appreciate (B) are
(C) regret (C) have been
(D) contribute (D) had been
78. 80.
(A) have been (A) I hope you will understand my
(B) has been decision
(C) have (B) It was a great pleasure working
(D) has with you
(C) I hope to hear from you soon.
(D) I would like an opportunity to work
at your company.
Question 81-84 refer to the following e-mail.
Deer Valley Museum to Open Soon
Portland (August 29)- On Monday, September 1, the Deer Valley Museum is set to open its door
to the public. Construction on the museum has taken more than two years. (81)
. An anonymous (82) provided more than $2 million in February
though. So construction on the building was swiftly completed. The museum has three exhibit
halls. It contains artwork, sculptures, ancient relics, and many other items (83)
interest. The museum’s curator, [Link] Stephenson, recently said, “I believe the
people of Portland are going to love this museum. The exhibits are (84)
entertaining and educational.”

81. (A) Everyone visiting the museum loves it. 83. (A) of
(B) It was delayed due to a lack of funds. (B) at
(C) The museum lacks any work of art. (C) in
(D) Everything should be finished by next (D) to
month
82. (A) donate 84. (A) either
(B) donor (B) still
(C) donation (C) both
(D) donated (D) yet

Question 85-88 refer to the following announcement.


We are (85) to announce that the appointment of [Link] Louis as our

new CEO.
(86) her entire career in business development and marketing, she is joining
us with extensive experience in all areas of business. (87) joining our
company, she worked for ESCO, Inc. as a vice president for 10 years, where she actively
expanded its business development. (88) . She was successful in managing
multiple departments and teams and had a strong commitment to positive outcomes.
I am pretty sure she will lead our company successfully by presenting us with new vision for the
future of our company.
Please join me in welcoming Katarina Louis.

85. (A) please 87. (A) Concerning


(B) pleasure (B) Prior to
(C) pleased (C) After
(D) pleasing (D) As soon as
86. (A) Spent 88. (A) Ms. Louis has proven her ability to develop a
(B) To spend new business models.
(C) Having spent (B) After 20 years of dedication, [Link] is leaving
(D) Being spent us.
(C) [Link] would like to join our company.
(D) [Link]’s academic background is in the area of
computer engineering.

PART 7
Directions: In this part, you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper
articles, e-mails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts is followed by several questions.
Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer
sheet.
Questions 89-92 refers to the following email
89. What kind of test did Mr. Thompson 91. What is true about [Link]’s blood
have done? pressure?
(A) A stress test (A) It is extremely high.
(B) A blood test (B) It is very low.
(C) A high blood pressure test (C) It is non-existent
(D) A department test (D) It is normal.
[Link] will Mr. Thompson’s medical test 92. What information does the doctor need?
results be sent to? (A) [Link]’s email address
(A) His employer (B) The name of his medication
(B) His insurance company (C) The nurse’s email address
(C) His doctor’s office (D) [Link]’s age
(D) The doctor’s nurse

Questions 93-96 refers to the following article


93. Who would be interested in this [Link] many letters of recommendation
information? does the university require?
(A) High school students (A) Three
(B) Fullgate University Students (B) Four
(C) Volunteers (C) Five
(D) School teachers (D) None
94. What is the most important thing to 96. Which of the following is NOT mentioned
consider? as someone to write a letter of
(A) Volunteer work recommendation?
(B) Sport participation (A) Teacher
(C) The application deadline (B) Employer
(D) Employment (C) Sport coach
(D) Priest

Questions 89. through 92. refer to the following schedule


89. How long is the bus ride to the city? 91. When will they go sightseeing?
(A) One fifteen (A) In the morning and in the
(B) One hour and fifteen minutes afternoon
(C) Six o’clock (B) In the afternoon and in the
(D) Seven hours and fifteen minutes evening
(C) In the morning and at night
(D) In the afternoon and at night

90. Where will they eat breakfast?


(A) In the morning
(B) On the bus 92. How long will this tour last?
(C) In the city (A) Two days
(D) At a workshop (B) Six hours
(C) 6:30 p.m.
(D) Twelve and a half hours

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