Baker & McKenzie is a _______ law firm with a long and successful history of providing experienced and professional representation to its clients.

The annual financial report is _______ complete despite the requirement of some slight revisions.

The world's leading smartphone manufacturer has announced to _______ all of its Universe Tone 6 smartphones due to a design flaw in the chip module.

The old office building underwent massive _______ and was transformed into a multi-purpose community center. 

_______ back in 1982, Ralph's has since provided the best catering services in town, offering quality caterer services and large banquet hall rental for any occasion.

UPS, known around the world _______ its fast and reliable shipping services, announced to expand its operations in China.

Some experts believe that the overheating of emerging markets is a structural problem that can be _______ with better monitoring mechanism.

Merely having an EMBA degree doesn't make one _______ for the management position. A. qualification B. qualify C. qualified D.

For those _______ membership expires late this month, please renew it as soon as possible. A. who B. whose C. that D. their

In order to ensure your access to our services, please keep us _______ of any alterations in your membership profile, such as change of address. A. assured B. updated C. disposed D. composed

It is clearly stated in the tenancy agreement that the tenant is _______ to keep the premises in a reasonable state of cleanliness.

A.obligedB.obligationC.obligatoryD.obliging

Recent worldwide oil prices have plunged to a new low, which might lead to _______ demands for electric vehicles. A. fewer B. less C. little D. few

Patent laws guarantee that Salman's Precision Engineering has _______ rights to the cutting-edge technology it developed for robotic surgical equipment.

A.crucialB.viableC.manufacturedD.exclusive

Mr. Turner's broker recommended that he _______ in secured bonds in times of financial instability. A. invested B. investing C. to invest D.invest.

Over the past decade, communication technology _______ beyond recognition and contributed to another industrial revolution.

A.had evolved B.has evolved C.evolved D.would evolved

Online electronics retailers usually offer 36-month, interest-free _______ plans to budget-conscious consumers. A. wholesale B. installment C. discount D. trade

Located in the Quezon province of the Philippines, Villa Escudero is a nice hacienda-style resort with cozy rooms and a(n) _______ atmosphere.

A.exotic B.eccentric C.exclusive D.receptive

HR supervisors would likely scan through hundreds of job _______ for a particular position. Presenting the resume in an impressive way is the key to acquiring one's ideal job.

A.employees B.interviewers C.advertisements D.applications

The increasing popularity of e-books and e-readers is affecting the publishing industry in various ways, one of _______ is the rapid decline in the sales of printed books. A. them B. it C. which D. that

At certain small and medium-sized enterprises, promotion decisions are generally left to the owner's _______, which can be rather subjective. A. convenience B. advantage C. discretion D. perspective

Over-dependence on non-renewable energy sources hinders a nation's competitiveness, thus _______ potential threats to its economy. A. poses B. posed C. can pose D. posing

Strategic communications experts find it a better tactic to express simple ideas _______ use complex structures with no persuasive arguments.

A. rather than B. in spite of C. in addition to D. on account of

A survey _______ by AC Nielsen last month and indicates that the general public in Japan hold mixed views towards early retirement. A. conducted B. was conducted C. conducts D. conducting

_______ regular meetings are essential to corporate decision makings, some executives express their dissatisfaction with the inefficiency of the routine.

A.WhileB.SinceC.IfD.As

It is crucial that a supervisor keeps his or her subordinates _______ of their strengths and weaknesses at work so that self-improvement can be achieved.

A.informB.informingC.informantD.informed

Some believe pop-up ads contribute to sales growth _______ they're perceived by some as one of the most annoying forms of advertising.

A.that B.because C.whereas D.once

_______ the NGO's most vulnerable stakeholders are particularly children from rural areas, whose livelihoods rely on the organization's fundings. A. Among B. Despite C. Over D. Between

General manager has requested that all the monthly reports be delivered to the human resources office _______ by 4 p.m. this Friday. A. spontaneously B. simultaneously C. instantaneously D. punctually

The rapid advancements of robotic technology have put certain jobs at risk of being _______.

A.overlappedB.marginalizedC.exaggeratedD.vanquished

This season's sales have expanded _______ the newly appointed marketing manager's ingenious advertising strategies.

A.regardless ofB.in contrast toC.with respect toD.due to