1. Nominations for the Employee of the Year Award must be submitted ------- Ms. Barclay by next Friday. (A) to (B) with (C) for (D) on 2. Assessing management processes for efficiency and flexibility is critical ------- optimizing company performance. (A) on (B) to (C) of (D) at 3. The manual provides detailed instructions ------- using the equipment during medical examinations and is periodically updated to reflect changes in procedures. (A) with (B) from (C) for (D) of 4. Visit the Web site of Baxter Springs Real Estate to find a checklist you can use when preparing your residence ------- viewing by potential buyers. (A) for (B) in (C) on (D) at 5. Ms. Wilson has been put in charge of Telio Mobile’s upcoming transition ------- a publicly traded company. (A) at (B) in (C) to (D) of 6. Perishable food items must be sent ------- approved packaging suitable for storage in freezers in order to meet overseas shipping requirements. (A) for (B) to (C) in (D) on 7. Before the reception, the waiters were instructed to put out more refreshments ------- any time the glasses on the beverage table were nearly gone. (A) on (B) in (C) for (D) at 8. Since Mr. Iommi is currently away ------- a business trip, we recommend that Ms. Osbourne take his place at the meeting. (A) in (B) over (C) on (D) from 9. When you subscribe ------- Grooves Contemporary, you will receive 12 issues annually in addition to our guide to Europe’s most popular festivals. (A) at (B) to (C) from (D) in 10. The financial planner provided Ms. Dickinson with a number of ideas ------- how to make investments that yield high returns. (A) by (B) at (C) from (D) on 11. Leaves were sometimes used ------- farmers in the region as a substitute for fertilizer because of their high nutrient content. (A) for (B) on (C) to (D) by 12. The warranty for the tractor explicitly states that a replacement vehicle will be provided ------- the event that repair work is required. (A) in (B) with (C) of (D) by 13. Once the medical clinic has been renovated, it will be able to provide a wider range of services ------- the community. (A) with (B) to (C) at (D) from 14. According to Mr. Di’Ooo, he spoke only briefly ------- the customer service representative before being placed on hold for quite a few minutes. (A) of (B) over (C) about (D) with 15. The equipment upgrades are expected to reduce production time by 15 percent and shave $750,000 ------- the company’s total annual production costs. (A) in (B) on (C) out (D) off 16. Tickets purchased in advance for admission ------- the Pensacola Blues Festival are fully refundable. (A) at (B) to (C) of (D) in 17. As the position requires frequent communication in Portuguese, only candidates who are fluent ------- the language will be considered. (A) on (B) of (C) in (D) by 18. The Odysseus Award, which honors excellence in hospitality, is given only ------- hotels that consistently receive outstanding reviews. (A) by (B) over (C) to (D) at 19. Visit a Vendel Vitamins store for a free cup of herbal tea, and receive advice ------- health and nutrition from our knowledgeable staff. (A) on (B) by (C) at (D) from 20. Mr. Rhodes would have deserved more credit if the seminars about our products and services ------- prospective clients had been a little bit more successful. (A) of (B) in (C) at (D) for

21. The Roosevelt Tunnel in south Palmdale finally reopened ------- traffic last week after several years of construction. (A) on (B) to (C) in (D) through 22. The steelmaker has reaffirmed its commitment to lowering emissions through the use ------- state-of-the-art technology. (A) of (B) from (C) by (D) on 23. If you are interested in commissioning a piece of commemorative jewelry from Emerald Oriental, please contact us ------- information about custom orders. (A) with (B) for (C) at (D) through 24. Although John Hetfield first gained national recognition for his acting, he is now best known ------- a music producer. (A) for (B) by (C) as (D) at 25. Tickets for plays acquired online can be picked up at the box office of the theater ------- the day of the performance. (A) at (B) for (C) in (D) on 26. Ms. Murray’s intention to run ------- mayor was announced after her resignation from the district attorney’s office. (A) to (B) for (C) at (D) from 27. Mr. Smith has been asked to cooperate with the logistics department to determine the most efficient shipping route ------- materials from Brazil. (A) to (B) in (C) for (D) on 28. Anyone attending the training seminar at two o’clock should report ------- the second-floor conference room. (A) from (B) through (C) to (D) on 29. James Hammett has refuted a claim by professor Ulrich that caffeine has a positive effect ------- memory. (A) in (B) on (C) of (D) for 30. JDP Tech has stipulated that it will only invite candidates who have at least one year of computer programming experience to interview ------- the position. (A) at (B) by (C) in (D) for 31. Following several strategic acquisitions, Staudinger Technologies doubled in size and expanded ------- several overseas markets. (A) by (B) into (C) with (D) from 32. Several staff members who attended the workshop ------- Monday night learned how to use the new bookkeeping software more effectively. (A) at (B) in (C) on (D) for 33. Let alone in-house workshops, Acacia Informatics, Inc., encourages its employees to take part ------- outside courses to enhance their skills and knowledge. (A) at (B) for (C) by (D) in 34. Information sessions ------- the new food labeling regulations are taking place today and tomorrow. (A) from (B) by (C) on (D) across 35. Employees will be reimbursed ------- company-approved training courses when they provide proof of payment, but they must initially pay for enrollment themselves. (A) in (B) for (C) by (D) at 36. If you purchase a Covina Cookware appliance that is defective, we will offer a full refund ------- receipt of the item. (A) from (B) for (C) upon (D) at 37. A report released by TNT Research in November included the latest predictions ------- next year’s fashion trends. (A) in (B) by (C) at (D) for 38. Quantum Lab has given assistance to Phoenix Tech in redesigning several of the measuring devices ------- last year. (A) in (B) for (C) since (D) by 39. Horton Marine, Inc., can assist customers ------- the permit application process for their dock or boathouse project. (A) for (B) in (C) by (D) through 40. Passengers traveling together ------- groups of ten or more may receive a discount on the normal fare. (A) with (B) at (C) for (D) in 41. Bonham & Page waives shipping and handling charges ------- shoppers who buy two or more books from our online store. (A) by (B) to (C) for (D) at

42. All employees assigned to work ------- the new Web site should report to Mr. Sampson, who will be overseeing the project. (A) at (B) for (C) on (D) to 43. Please be courteous to other passengers by lowering your voice if you must speak ------- the telephone during the bus tour. (A) in (B) on (C) to (D) at 44. ------- having undergone a series of revisions, the privacy policy finally outlines all circumstances whereby customer information may be shared with third parties. (A) Barring (B) Unless (C) Despite (D) After 45. Brian Scott declined to write a comprehensive report ------- the progress of his research for Science Tomorrow magazine. (A) in (B) on (C) through (D) at 46. Despite an increase in consumer demand ------- new homes, real estate prices have kept plummeting in New Zealand. (A) in (B) for (C) on (D) by 47. When a payment is made online ------- a weekend or national holiday, the transaction will be processed on the following business day. (A) in (B) of (C) at (D) on 48. The partnership agreement would have taken effect ------- yesterday had it been signed by Magellan Logistics and Polaris Shipping. (A) in (B) on (C) for (D) by 49. After making an online reservation for a Columba Airways flight, print out the ticket sent to your e-mail address and bring it with you ------the airline check-in counter. (A) to (B) for (C) on (D) from 50. Although Cliff Hetfield has worked at Gleeson Shipping ------- more than thirty years, he has yet to become the manager of the accounting department. (A) in (B) over (C) for (D) through 51. In his newest book, David F. Vollmann draws ------- his experience as a journalist responsible for local affairs in Fukushima. (A) on (B) in (C) over (D) from 52. Ms. Travis asked for a copy of the guidelines ------- requesting approval of business travel expenses over $500. (A) by (B) with (C) in (D) for 53. The building superintendent will meet with the cleaners this morning and provide them ------- detailed instructions about their assignments. (A) on (B) with (C) from (D) for 54. A task force set up in Maryland will host meetings in various locations this month to garner suggestions ------- the public on how to boost tourism in the state. (A) at (B) for (C) from (D) during 55. The new software being used at Colenso Insurance has made it easier ------- employees to store client information safely on their computers. (A) by (B) for (C) with (D) than 56. In June, the Beechwood Road location of Outdoor Furnishings sold more than twice as many barbecues as it had sold ------- the same month of the previous year. (A) on (B) at (C) to (D) in 57. Only if it is for optimizing the energy efficiency of the products have the engineers at J.C. Circuit been working so hard ------- developing a new type of plastic film. (A) by (B) at (C) from (D) on 58. Breakfast UK made television history when it achieved the highest television ratings ever ------- a morning talk show. (A) on (B) at (C) for (D) from 59. Despite the fact that our customers generally took shorter vacations in June, they spent more money ------- air travel than in the same month the previous year. (A) in (B) from (C) on (D) by 60. Course fees are adjusted annually to reflect changes ------- the cost of textbooks and other materials. (A) for (B) in (C) from (D) on 61. There would never have been notable improvements to workplace safety as there were last year had Ms. Martindale’s suggestions not been adopted ------- the workers at the assembly plant. (A) to (B) with (C) by (D) on

62. Ms. Pemberton must send the report to Mr. Nelsen before three o’clock so that he can bring it ------- him to the presentation. (A) to (B) for (C) at (D) with 63. The Sky Dome Convention Center is centrally located, providing visitors easy access ------- shopping, dining and attractions. (A) to (B) with (C) in (D) on 64. Posting notices or posters is permitted ------- designated areas of the Richmond Library at the discretion of a librarian. (A) for (B) in (C) on (D) from 65. Customers who make a partial payment for equipment or materials will be billed the remainder ------- the 15th of the following month. (A) for (B) in (C) at (D) on 66. The budget proposed by the National Woodlands Association calls ------- a sharp increase in funding for forest conservation efforts in northern Montana. (A) off (B) forth (C) for (D) in 67. Naomi Nolan’s design for the courthouse was extolled ------- both her colleagues and representatives of the city planning commission. (A) with (B) on (C) at (D) by 68. Mr. Matthews was told to arrange a time for the meeting with Ms. Harris that would be convenient ------- all the department managers. (A) for (B) in (C) of (D) at 69. The number of Bellevue residents who regularly commute ------- work by bicycle has more than doubled in the last five years. (A) on (B) in (C) at (D) to 70. Ms. Moore will finish her review of Marianne Cohen’s latest novel over the weekend and submit it ------- Monday morning for publication. (A) in (B) on (C) at (D) for 71. Anyone planning to take part in the annual spring clean-up ------- the banks of the Windigo River should notify Sylvia Urmani by the end of March. (A) over (B) in (C) along (D) beyond 72. Not only is Smoothwik stronger than conventional plastics used ------- medical gloves, but it also retains its color longer. (A) at (B) in (C) for (D) to 73. Your Federspiel watch is guaranteed for one year ------- the date of purchase against any malfunction due to defective materials or workmanship. (A) at (B) on (C) in (D) from 74. Any staff member busy ------- a phone call should acknowledge guests coming at the front desk with eye contact and a friendly smile. (A) at (B) to (C) in (D) with 75. Please disregard this reminder have you already updated ------- the latest version of Dox-Manage software. (A) on (B) at (C) to (D) in 76. The director of Alton Hospital reacted promptly ------- concerns among the nurses regarding unpaid overtime work. (A) about (B) from (C) of (D) to 77. SBS Rail made an announcement that all trains scheduled for afternoon departures would be delayed ------- further notice just two hours before the hurricane landed. (A) for (B) until (C) on (D) by 78. The owner of Swan Foods praised Ms. Rodrigo’s innovative solutions for reducing waste ------- its chain of supermarkets. (A) out (B) through (C) across (D) to 79. Ms. Blevins encouraged the hiring team to move ------- its traditional hiring strategies and find new ways of recruiting highly qualified personnel. (A) to (B) for (C) beyond (D) on 80. The new columnist at Clarksville Weekly will primarily be responsible for articles pertaining ------- local history and culture. (A) of (B) on (C) from (D) to 81. Greenbanks Island saw a remarkable 38 percent increase ------- tourist arrivals last year thank in part to a successful marketing campaign. (A) from (B) on (C) in (D) for 82. Staff members willing to help administer customer satisfaction surveys ------- top of their regular workload should contact Ms. Murray. (A) on (B) for (C) from (D) at

83. Applicants for permits to post a commercial sign on their property are required to fill out the permit application accurately and ------- its entirety. (A) on (B) for (C) in (D) from 84. All staff members who attended the Dubai conference must submit an expense report ------- their receipts for lodging and transportation attached. (A) with (B) on (C) through (D) in 85. Dr. Hanson and Dr. Liao will collaborate ------- developing a new skin cream made entirely of high quality organic ingredients. (A) with (B) to (C) from (D) on 86. Those attending the trade show must present their identification badges ------- entering the Atlantic Convention Hall. (A) upon (B) in (C) at (D) by 87. AMC Electric would have never doubled the number of its customer service representatives had there not been the anticipated growth ------demand for its new laptops. (A) on (B) at (C) for (D) in 88. The director would never propose holding a series of team building workshops were it not ------- strengthening cooperation between departments. (A) from (B) at (C) for (D) to 89. Most of the readers surveyed were familiar with products made by Madalena Cosmetics, the advertisements ------- which often appear in popular magazines. (A) by (B) of (C) for (D) in 90. The maintenance department informed employees that the building’s Wainfleet Street entrance will be inaccessible next Thursday all day ------- medical emergencies. (A) due to (B) providing (C) despite (D) barring 91. The Waterloo Art Gallery will remain closed until the end of February ------- the renovation of the main foyer of the building. (A) due to (B) since (C) unless (D) despite 92. Oldham Cleaning charges a $20.00 fee for any appointment cancelled less than 24 hours ------- the scheduled appointment time. (A) after (B) behind (C) prior to (D) subsequent to 93. Unlimited access to the online archives excludes occasional downtime ------- routine server maintenance. (A) in spite of (B) instead of (C) in defiance of (D) due to 94. Passengers, who were shown a menu with two in-flight meal options ------- departure, were asked to indicate which one they preferred. (A) instead of (B) prior to (C) due to (D) subsequent to 95. ------- the recent report, carbon emissions at the wastewater treatment facility were considerably lower last year than two years ago. (A) Because of (B) According to (C) Depending on (D) Regarding 96. ------- the fact that the attendance at this year’s job fair was expected to be lower than in previous years, it was actually much higher. (A) In spite of (B) Considering (C) Given (D) Providing 97. ------- the fact that recent surveys clearly indicate most Kettle Bay residents do not want a dam on the Beaver River, construction will begin in the spring. (A) Considering (B) Notwithstanding (C) Given (D) Provided 98. ------- the positive consumer response to its new line of full-size SUVs, Foragri Motor has already pledged to reduce production by 10 percent next year. (A) Barring (B) Providing (C) Given (D) Despite 99. ------- becoming a member of parliament, Ms. Lamont served as a director of Odessa General Hospital for 12 years. (A) Once (B) After (C) While (D) Prior to 100. ------- extreme weather, the researchers will be able to complete their study in the rainforest of Fiedler National Park in a few days. (A) Barring (B) Providing (C) Due to (D) From

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1. (A) to (18) “must submit nominations to Ms. Barclay“ ⇒ “Nominations must be submitted to Ms. Barclay” 2. (B) to (400) “Assisting X and Y is critical to doing Z.” NOTE: “be critical for doing ～” and “be critical in doing ～” are also possible. 3. (C) for (213) “instructions for using the equipment” “instructions of the equipment” 4. (A) for (230) “prepare A for B” NOTE: “Visit ～ to find a checklist (that) you can use ～” 5. (C) to (146) “transition to ～” NOTE: “put (someone) in charge of ～” ⇒ “be put in charge of ～” 6. (C) in (247) “be sent in approved packaging (that is) suitable for ～” 7. (D) at (345) “at any time (that) glasses were nearly gone” 8. (C) on (249) “on a ～ trip” NOTE: “we recommend that Ms. Osbourne take his place” (The present subjunctive) 9. (B) to (255) “subscribe to ～” “you will receive 12 issues” 10. (D) on (222) “ideas on how to ～” 11. (D) by (348) “used by farmers as a substitute for fertilizer” 12. (A) in (382) “in the even that ～” 13. (B) to (344) “provide services to the community” = “provide the community with services” 14. (D) with (232) “speak with (someone)” “speak of” = “speak about” 15. (D) off (372) “shave $$$ off the costs” (Maybe not really a TOEIC-ish expression.) 16. (B) to (380) “admission to ～” 17. (C) in (329) “be fluent in (language; English, Spanish, Catalan, Basque, etc.)” 18. (C) to (260) “be given to ～” NOTE: “X gives the award to hotels” ⇒ “The award is given to hotels” 19. (A) on (212) “advice on ～” 20. (D) for (319) “products and services for prospective clients” 21. (B) to (50) “reopen/open to traffic” 22. (A) of (220) “the use of technology” 23. (B) for (373) “for information about ～” (Often, “for more information about ～”) 24. (C) as (274) “be best/better known as ～” 25. (D) on (272) “on the day of ～” 26. (B) for (350) “run for mayor/president/etc.” 27. (C) for (295) “shipping route for materials” 28. (C) to (375) “report to the room/front desk/etc.” = “present oneself or be present at the room/front desk/etc.” 29. (B) on (294) “effect on ～” 30. (D) for (290) “to interview for the position” = “to take interview for the position” (“to interview” here is intransitive) It will invite candidates to interview for the position. = It will invite candidates to take interview for the position. NOTE: Candidates are the ones that interview for the position, so the translation for this part in the book is thus not entirely correct (or simply mistranslated), I’m afraid. 31. (B) into (352) “expand into ～” 32. (C) on (270) “on Monday” “on Monday night/morning/etc.” 33. (D) in (240) “take part in ～” 34. (C) on (268) “sessions on the regulations” 35. (C) for (160) “be reimbursed for ～” 36. (C) upon (130) upon receipt of ～ = as soon as/when/by receiving ～ 37. (D) for (228) “predictions for trends” 38. (C) since (390) “Quantum Lab has given assistance to Phoenix Tech since last year.” 39. (B) in (219) Other choices might be possible, but it’s most likely either “assist (someone) in (something)” or “assist (someone) with (something),” according to two titans, namely, OALD1 and MWLD2. “assist + someone + with + something” (as in the original question) is more common. 40. (D) in (244) “in groups of ～” 1 2

OALD: Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary MWLD: Merriam-Webster’s Learner’s Dictionary

41. (C) for (395) “waives shipping and handling charges for shoppers” = “exempts shoppers from shipping and handling charges” (the latter of which is similar to the original stem sentence used in the book: “shoppers are exempt from shipping and handling charges”). 42. (C) on (393) “to work on the new Web site” 43. (B) on (214) “speak on the telephone” 44. (D) After (254) 45. (B) on (203) “report on the progress” 46. (B) for (356) “consumer demand for new homes” 47. (D) on (371) “on a weekend or national holiday” 48. (D) by (313) “by yesterday” The partnership agreement would have taken effect by yesterday had it been signed by Magellan Logistics and Polaris Shipping. = The partnership agreement would have taken effect by yesterday if it had been signed by Magellan Logistics and Polaris Shipping. 49. (A) to (221) “bring it to the counter” 50. (C) for (322) “has worked for more than thirty years” 51. (D) from (257) “draws from ～” NOTE: “draws from his experience” = “obtains resources from his experience” 52. (D) for (358) “guidelines for requesting approval” 53. (B) with (317) “provide (someone) with (something)” 54. (C) from (37) garner: to acquire by effort; accumulate, collect, gather. 55. (B) for (256) “easier for employees to store client information” 56. (D) in (27) “in the same month the previous year” (without “of” is also possible) 57. (D) on (29) “working on developing ～” Only if S1 + V1, Aux + S2 + V2. NOTE: When “Only if” is placed at the beginning of the sentence, the subject and auxiliary are inverted. Only if it is for optimizing the energy efficiency of the products have the engineers at J.C. Circuit been working so hard on developing a new type of plastic film. ⇒ The engineers at J.C. Circuit have been working so hard on developing a new type of plastic film only if it is for optimizing the energy efficiency of the products. 58. (C) for (312) “television ratings for a morning talk show” 59. (C) on (73) “spent more money on air travel” “spend money on ～” 60. (B) in (44) “changes in the cost of ～” 61. (C) by (35) “been adopted by the workers” There would never have been notable improvements to workplace safety as there were last year had Ms. Martindale’s suggestions not been adopted by the workers at the assembly plant. = There would never have been notable improvements to workplace safety as there were last year if Ms. Martindale’s suggestions had not been adopted by the workers at the assembly plant. 62. (D) with (24) “bring it with him” ⇒ He has it with him. “bring it to him” ⇒ He brings it and gives it to himself. 63. (A) to (74) “access to ～” 64. (B) in (51) “permitted in areas” 65. (D) on (92) “on the 15th of the following month” “on the Xth” 66. (C) for (131) (A) call off: to cancel or postpone something (B) call forth: to elicit or to evoke (usually feelings, emotions, talents, etc.) (C) call for: to require or demand something. to require as necessary or appropriate (D) call in: summon something for assistance or consultation 67. (D) by (69) “be extolled by ～” extol: to praise highly, glorify. 68. (A) for (19) “convenient for ～” 69. (D) to (72) “to commute to work” 70. (B) on (55) “on Monday morning” 71. (C) along (46) “along the banks of ～ river” Anyone planning = Whoever is planning = Anyone who is planning 72. (C) for (83) “used for medical gloves” 73. (D) from (120) “from the date of purchase” 74. (D) with (33) “busy with a phone call” 75. (C) to (93) “to update to the latest version” NOTE: “have you already updated to ～” = “if you have already updated to ～” 76. (D) to (118) “react to concerns” 77. (B) until (12) “be delayed until further notice” 78. (B) across (64) “reducing waste across its chain” 79. (C) beyond (112) “to move beyond its traditional hiring strategies” 80. (D) to (31) pertain to: to concern, to regard, to have reference to 81. (C) in (159) “38 percent increase in tourist arrivals” 82. (A) on (115) “on top of ～” “on top of their regular workload” 83. (C) in (96) in its entirety (idiom): as a whole, completely 84. (A) with (53) “submit an expense report with their receipts for ～” 85. (D) on (11) “collaborate on developing” or “collaborate in developing” 86. (A) upon (67) “upon entering” = “as the time of entering” 87. (D) in (80) “growth in demand” AMC Electric would have never doubled the number of its customer service representatives had there not been the anticipated growth in demand

for its new laptops. = AMC Electric would have never doubled the number of its customer service representatives if there had not been the anticipated growth in demand for its new laptops. 88. (C) for (32) were it not for ～ = if it were not for ～ 89. (B) of (59) by Madalena Cosmetics the advertisements of which often appear in popular magazines = by Madalena Cosmetics whose advertisements often appear in popular magazines 90. (D) barring (252) barring (prep.): excluding by exception; excepting 91. (A) due to (107) “due to the renovation of the main foyer” 92. (C) prior to (21) “prior to the scheduled appointment time” 93. (D) due to (16) “due to routine server maintenance” 94. (B) prior to (81) First they were shown a menu, and then they were asked to indicate their preference. 95. (B) According to (137) 96. (A) In spite of (36) (C) given (preposition): in view of; considering (D) providing (conjunction): on condition that; in case 97. (B) notwithstanding (296) “Notwithstanding the fact that ～” = “Despite the fact that ～” 98. (D) Despite (202) 99. (D) Prior to (65) 100. (A) Barring (387)