557 Please be aware that this test is timed. You have 40 minutes to finish this test. Teacher ESL CEFR 1 / 40 We can possibly _______ our problem by budgeting our life expenses. overprice overload overcome overexpose 2 / 40 The new director initially presented the plan so _______ that the CEO required a second presentation to determine the facts. occasionally noticeably carelessly relatively 3 / 40 Thanks to the favorable weather conditions, the apple crop is ripening _______ and will be ready for shipping soon. nicer nice nicely nicest 4 / 40 Our CEO has _______ access to all company files. unbroken unapproved unlimited undecided 5 / 40 _______ they're young and fresh graduates, they proved they have big potentials. Despite Before Although Because 6 / 40 Total research and development _______ in the scientific area has steadily increased for the past three years. spending receipt account currency 7 / 40 Please note that our cojmpany has decided to cancel our policy, so we will have to select an _______ insurance carrier. alternator alternated alternating alternative 8 / 40 We will come to work tomorrow _______ the company is under renovations. as if nevertheless even though accordingly 9 / 40 If the government reduces the legal workweek to thirty-five hours, many small firms _______ bankrupt. will go have gone goes went 10 / 40 The company is pleased to announce that all of its employees are _______ for membership at the nearby fitness center. dependable permissible allowable eligible 11 / 40 Economists expect that prices will keep rising, _______ the government indicates that inflation level is dropping. regardless of due to even though despite 12 / 40 In the event of employment, false or misleading information _______ in this job application may result in dismissal. was given gave had given given 13 / 40 Applicants were first screened to exclude those who did not _______ residency requirements. apply occupy meet need 14 / 40 KD Electronics has _______ collected its newly released speakers due to a major malfunction. volunteering voluntary volunteered voluntarily 15 / 40 _______ 12 percent of the new employees can speak more than two languages. Mostly Fluently Nearly Justly 16 / 40 I want to travel _______ on today or tomorrow. on either both or 17 / 40 We expect major changes to happen once GM Holding _______ our company. acquires anticipates merges remains 18 / 40 Although the company started many years ago, it _______ has a minor market share. once ever still yet 19 / 40 The company announced that new operating hours will be in effect for the _______ of the year. remainder remained remain remaining 20 / 40 The HR department approved the new plan to _______ the introductory training from next week. instruct base implement accompany 21 / 40 The computer activation and log-on codes for the newly hired employees will be sent to you _______ Friday. in before with to 22 / 40 Our employees receive company gifts _______ year. individual each every till 23 / 40 Our event had _______ high attendance that we ran out of seats. many so much such 24 / 40 Brighthill Company _______ its staff members a day off whenever they complete a project. retrieves grants donates requires 25 / 40 Last meeting, our CEO said that everyone did their best even in _______ stressful situations. eagerly readily particularly no 26 / 40 Parking spaces will be _______ only for full-time employees. installed assigned assumed inspected 27 / 40 By using our membership cards, customers can buy all what they want _______ paying extra money for shipping. without yet beyond nor 28 / 40 Next week's workshop will be especially _______ for part time workers since the human resources director will explain company hiring policies clearly. useful cooperative capable exact 29 / 40 We remind our guests that breakfast _______ tomorrow at 8:30 in the main restaurant. to be served will be served is serving service 30 / 40 Due to _______ problems with the building site, Triumph Construction Company has no choice but to extend the deadline of the project. dissolved ongoing considerate restrained 31 / 40 The security gate at the hotel operates _______ a radio-controlled device on weekends. with reference to by means of on behalf of in support of 32 / 40 Of the products on display, the latest model is the _______ appropriate for our business. very well most more 33 / 40 Although funding for literacy campaigns is often considered an urban issue, there are _______ many literacy projects in need of money in rural areas. also such unless else 34 / 40 In order to receive your order _______ a timely manner, we suggest you choose our fast service. from in with on 35 / 40 Citizens would benefit _______ the new community development projects. to till from of 36 / 40 Mr. Tom _______ closed several contracts since he started working here. will be has been has will 37 / 40 When you prepare your annual report, please make sure you use technical terms and lengthy footnotes _______. sparingly lately vaguely distantly 38 / 40 Please make sure of your shipping information to _______ your order. exploit expand expedite explicate 39 / 40 The glue should be applied with care in well-ventilated area to prevent the _______ of fumes. inhalation inhales inhale inhaled 40 / 40 The demand _______ imported mobile phones affected the local markets. from in to for Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte