101. ------- the situation he had found himself in, Mr. Stern felt he had little choice but to resign as director. (A) Once (B) Since (C) In case of (D) Because of

102. Francine knew the conference had been a success when ------- participants e-mailed to express their thanks. (A) every (B) much (C) many (D) few

103. Research has found that bright colors and strong lighting encourage people -------more money when browsing in shops. (A) spend (B) would spend (C) spent (D) to spend

104. The new product had helped the company's revenue to double over two years, and their stock price had risen -------. (A) correspondence (B) correspondingly (C) corresponding (D) corresponds

105. The other building is the location of the cafeteria and some additional offices, and the entrance can be found ------- the corner. (A) around (B) between (C) across (D) beneath

106. This new phone is a ------- example of the kind of innovation that the company has been producing for international buyers. (A) type (B) typical (C) typically (D) typified

107. Occasionally, errors may occur ------- the best efforts of the flight crew, and staff will keep all passengers informed in such events. (A) against (B) despite (C) unlike (D) beyond

108. The insurance company has investigated the claim and has agreed that the amount ------- to the hospital will be paid in full. (A) owing (B) owed (C) owe (D) owes

109. A delay in the shipment of parts from one of the suppliers has ------- the amount of time it will take to fulfill orders. (A) lengthened (B) opened (C) widened (D) maintained

110. ------- television last night, the new CEO talked confidently about his vision for the company and his plans for the future. (A) In (B) At (C) On (D) By

111. Mr. Lasky has received a number of -------of support from members of the public since resigning, as he is recuperating from an unexpected surgery. (A) methods (B) responses (C) decisions (D) messages

112. Ms. Reynolds was so impressed by the proposal that she would like the contractor to send over an ------- of how much the work will cost right away. (A) estimate (B) acceptance (C) understanding (D) itinerary

113. Faulty or unwanted items can be ------- for a product of equal or lesser value, or store credit can be awarded to the customer’s account. (A) replaced (B) exchanged (C) revoked (D) experienced

114. The record label is one of the most respected in the industry, having released a number of critically acclaimed albums ------- the last decade. (A) outwards (B) underneath (C) alongside (D) throughout

115. The facilities at Tiguana Hotel are comparable to ------- of other major hotels in the region. (A) that (B) these (C) them (D) those

116. In his talk, the supervisor cited longer break periods and a more casual office atmosphere as making workers more ------- in general. (A) production (B) productively (C) productive (D) produced

117. Mr. Koh ------- handed the draft of the report over to Ms. Nakamura for proofreading as agreed, for he felt it was not yet fully complete. (A) reluctantly (B) occasionally (C) partially (D) positively

118. The waiting list for treatment at the public clinic is lengthy, ------- patients have the option of transferring to private care if they can afford the fees. (A) given (B) that (C) when (D) but

119. The wide boulevards running through the center of the town will look ------- to any visitors who have previously been to Paris, the city on which they are modeled. (A) sensible (B) particular (C) familiar (D) erratic

120. The meeting which is going to be held next month will ------- the policy changes to the work shift. (A) address (B) deal (C) inform (D) comment