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Elites Company Says Good-bye to Quebec

The Elites Company, a Chicago-based firm ------- in maintenance service for businesses across
                          147. (A) specializing   (B) is specializing
                               (C) specialized    (D) to specialize

Canada, has relocated its head office. The operation is now headquartered
in Montreal, not Quebec. Andy Soriano, president of the Carter Company, stated
that it was the lack of space in the ------ location that prompted the decision.
                         148. (A) constant    (B) subsequent
                              (C) adjacent    (D) previous

The complex in Montreal is large enough to accommodate offices as well as storage.
Carter Company had been located in Toronto since its -------- 35 years ago.
                                               149. (A) founding (B) found
                                                    (C) founder  (D) founded

It is widely lauded for employing local workers and contributing to charitable causes.
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After a distinguished career as a senior researcher with Damon's Design Group,
Jon Harrison will retire on October 30. He hopes to spend more time with his family and is planning to travel. He will maintain a home office and be available as a consultant to his colleagues.

     The research division will celebrate Harrison's long list of contributions to the company and to the field of industrial design at a November 10 reception, set to be held from 5 P.M. and 7 P.M. at the Moza Hotel. Vice president Viola Ford and executive manager Sam Ballack will speak at the event.

    At Damon's, Harrison's made significant contributions to the producing of innovative industrial products. He led his team in the design of more user-friendly computer keyboards, which were a great hit in the market. In addition, Harrison has authored more than 20 publications, including The Art of Industrial Design. He is currently working on a new book that he expects to finish next year. Harrison has also served as the president of the Industrial Design Society, a fellow for the Center for Design
at Conns University, and a lifetime associate of the National Academy of Designers.

    Harrison's current research interests include electronic product design, with a focus on computer equipment.

    Staff members must register before November 1 to attend the reception.

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176. What is the main purpose of the article?
(A) To announce a retirement      (B) To report on a speech
(C) To introduce a new researcher (D) To name an award recipient

177. What is NOT listed among Mr. Harrison's future plans?
(A) Traveling        (B) Writing a book
(C) Opening a store  (D) Consulting for his colleagues

178. According to the article, what contribution did Mr. Harrison make to the c
(A) He restructured the research division.
(B) He established a partnership with a local university.
(C) He designed popular computer products.
(D) He headed a highly successful sales staff.

179. The word "served" in paragraph 3, line 5, is closest in meaning to
(A) assisted     (B) completed
(C) waited on    (D) worked

180.  What are interested individuals asked to do?
(A) Purchase a book on design      (B) Register in advance for an event
(C) Complete a survey by computer  (D) Invite a friend to a party

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