TOEIC Practice Test #1
READING COMPREHENSION
Error Recognition
1. Because International Motors exceeded (a) it’s sales target (b) last year, it is (c) planning to build a new factory (d) in China.
Answer:
2. Mobiline Inc. (a) announcement yesterday (b) the launching of its (c) newest cellular phone, (d) which has a built-in video camera and TV set.
Answer:
3. (a) Despite the absence of any information (b) on the ailment, the public has (c) realized but they need (d) to take precautions.
Answer:
4. (a) Starting next quarter, the company (b) will be (c) use shift rotation (d) for its call center agents.
Answer:
5. Henley Foods (a) and Crown Beverages (b) will release a joint statement about (c) their plan (d) to be merging.
Answer:
6. The (a) client requested that the (b) TV advertisement be (c) as much informative as possible, but it (d) turned out to be very uninteresting.
Answer:
7. (a) As decided in (b) last week’s meeting, workers (c) who has accumulated more than 20 absences in a year (d) will be suspended for 15 days.
Answer:
8. The general manager (a) will fly (b) in Rio de Janeiro to handle the (c) initial operations of the company’s (d) newly opened representative office.
Answer:
9. One who is (a) applying for a housing loan (b) is require to submit his (c) most recent pay slip, his latest tax returns, and (d) his current home and office address.
Answer:
10. Gamma TV Network (a) has criticized for its (b) biased coverage of the (c) Afghanistan war.
Answer:
11. To make the event (a) more exciting, Cheltam Publishers will ask an (b) award-winning novelist to (c) host the (d) written workshop in June.
Answer:
12. Ed Durant has (a) been named (b) a best salesman of the year after he (c) closed the deal with Fox Industries, the company’s (d) biggest client in years.
Answer:
13. The management and employees union of Garfield Industries failed (a) to come up with a mutually acceptable (b) collective bargaining agreement, (c) was leading to a deadlock (d) in the negotiations.
Answer:
14. We have two alternative activities (a) for our winter fraternity outing: (b) either to go skiing (c) and to (d) go skating.
Answer:
15. (a) Upon Mr. Albert Brown’s (b) retirement this March, he (c) will be (d) replacing by Mrs. Rona Peterson as human resources manager of Orion Commodities.
Answer:
16. The art exhibit will (a) be held at the lobby of the Icon Cultural Center instead (b) because the sponsors (c) founded the original venue (d) too big.
Answer:
17. On (a) its 12th anniversary, I-Explore Liner (b) will be giving (c) a trip to Sydney to the 50th passenger (d) to that day.
Answer:
18. J. K. Rowliing, author of the Harry Potter series, (a) said that she is (b) thrilled that her latest book (c) have been a bestseller (d) worldwide.
Answer:
19. Ms. Helen Stanton, our personnel manager, (a) will go to Tokyo for a (b) shortly seminar right (c) after the (d) convention in Shanghai.
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20. The trade representative (a) is asking for an (b) acceptance fee for $2,000 (c) to represent the company (d) in the latter’s foreign operation.
Answer:
Sabtu, 16 Mei 2015
TOEFL Structure and Written Expression Test #1
Part A. Structure
Directions: The following tests involve incomplete sentences. Beneath each sentence you will see four words or phrases, marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.
51. ---------- was a customs office clerk who only wrote at night, the American Herman Melville made a big name for himself by writing one of the greatest whaling-adventure novels in the English language.
(A) Although he
(B) Though both he
(C) He
(D) Despite he
Answer:
52. Very rarely ---------- invasive surgery needed today to treat kidney stone, which can now be pulverized by laser rays and painlessly excreted by the body.
(A) has
(B) such
(C) is
(D) does
Answer:
53. It is ---------- the quality of writing nor its marketing but its taboo subject that cast the most ominous shadow over the sales prospects of the the author’s first novel.
(A) both
(B) either
(C) neither
(D) together
Answer:
54. That strip of land above a particular point on a stream ---------- contributes to the volume of
a body of surface water is called a watershed.
(A) there
(B) that
(C) where
(D) so
Answer:
55. Gerard Jensen, ---------- , is regarded as one of Vanuato’s major expatriate artists.
(A) he has art filled with fabulous creatures in a make-believe world
(B) that is art filled with fabulous creatures in a make-believe world
(C) which art is filled with fabulous creatures in a make-believe world
(D) whose art is filled with fabulous creatures in a make-believe world
Answer:
56. Even in the lower latitudes, ----------.
(A) coconut palm this hardy thrives
(B) hardy coconut palm thrives this
(C) thrives hardy this coconut palm
(D) this hardy coconut palm thrives
Answer:
57. Increasing the possibility of a state-wide strike in New Mexico, major supermarket chains said -------- would not agree to an extension of a contract with Albuquerque workers beyond today.
(A) there
(B) they’re
(C) their
(D) they
Answer:
58. An Idaho school district ---------- take out particular additions to biology textbooks that
was determined to be endorsing a certain religious sect.
(A) had to order
(B) was ordered to
(C) be ordered to
(D) ordered to
Answer:
59. The best way to treat panic disorder is by simply pulling yourself together ---------- things out
with someone.
(A) or by talking
(B) beside talking
(C) and to talk
(D) or to talk
Answer:
60. ---------- the movements known as Tai Chi based on long years of observation of animals, plants, and man.
(A) Ancient Chinese teachers developed
(B) For the ancient Chinese teachers developed
(C) Developing ancient Chinese teachers
(D) The ancient Chinese teachers were developed
Answer:
61. An ---------- is made by submitting a proposal that cites the reasons or grounds, and the
information to be included is specified by law.
(A) appealing
(B) appealed
(C) appeals
(D) appeal
Answer:
62. ---------- by downtime brought about by malware attacks, an increasing number of computer users are giving up or reducing their use of the web.
(A) To feed up
(B) Feeds up
(C) Fed up
(D) Feeding up
Answer:
63. ---------- gold were fifty percent more abundant in nature, its use as a standard for the value of money would be impracticable.
(A) Although
(B) If
(C) When
(D) For
Answer:
64. Several acquaintances of 23-year-old Martin Davidson said they were horrified to hear that
he had been accused of beaking into a large mobile phone network ----------.
(A) that millions of private messages guards
(B) guards that millions of private messages
(C) guarded millions of that private messages
(D) that guards millions of private messages
Answer:
65. Through the use of their highly advanced garbage recycling system, this developing country’s ---------- the dumping of more than 850 million tons trash onto their landfills yearly.
(A) that avoids six major cities
(B) six major cities avoid
(C) six major cities avoiding
(D) avoiding 58 major cities
Answer:
Part B. Written Expression
Directions: In the following tests, each sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.
66. Individuals with chronic liver disease is gravely at risk for premature death,
A B C
heart seizures, strokes as well as hypertension, jaundice, and malnutrition.
D
Answer:
67. A metal crown is usually installed only in teeth that don’t have the upper portions
A B
of their body structure damaging.
C D
Answer:
68. With cable broadband, you can go from one web page to another much quickly than
A B
you can with a dial-up modem or DSL, and you can load web pages more readily.
C D
Answer:
69. In boxing, the standard dimensions of the ring should be 16 feet long by 25 feet
A B
width, and its is 3 or 4 foot off the ground while the posts rise above the platform
C D
about 5 feet.
Answer:
70. Imperfections in chromosomes that result in genetic disease, such as severe mental
A B
retardation, often result in a highest incidence of heart malformations among
C D
babies.
Answer:
71. The Philippine coral reefs have an area of approximate 26,000 square kilometers, hosting
A
more than 900 fish species as well as 400 coral species, many of them
B C D
endemic to the area.
Answer:
72. Petunia Foods, Inc. was based in Idaho until it moved to Princeton, New Jersey in
A B
2003, where it finally finished construction of its permanent head office.
C D
Answer:
73. Long prized for its medicine value, ginseng these days has become the most
A B C
common of energy-boosting drinks particularly for high-performance athletes.
D
Answer:
74. Apocryphal devotional stories differ to legends that they often get integrated into
A B
the dogma of a certain culture and are considered sacred and factual.
C D
Answer:
75. Production palm oil in Sabah, which began over 30 years ago, is a major source of
A B
funds that Malaysia’s extensive efforts at industrialization.
C D
Answer:
76. During the Golden Age of Chinese poetry, classical work reached their zenith
A B C
under the Tang Dynasty.
D
Answer:
77. Whatever their religious persuasion, Americans have tended to share a common
A B
faith in as the most effective mean of achieving a better future for themselves.
C D
Answer:
78. American artist Grant Wood is famous for iconic images such as paintings as
A B C
“American,” which became one of the most parodied artworks within American popular
D
culture.
Answer:
79. In Taoism, Tao or The Way gives emphasis to simple, naturalness, and
A B C
spontaneity in life.
D
Answer:
80. Classical music includes the concerto, symphony, opera, dance music, and
A B
another forms such as etudes and symphonic poems..
C D
Answer:
81. Tin, known as since 3000 BC a malleable metal for coating other metals to prevent
A B
corrosion, was widely alloyed with copper to form bronze.
C D
Answer:
82. The dog’s ear can distinguish sounds at a level of 40 Hertz and can tolerate
A B C
sounds up Hertz.
D
Answer:
83. ExxonMobil it was founded in 1911 with the breakup of Standard Oil
A B C
after much litigation regulatory restriction in the United States.
D
Answer:
84. Scrabble, a word game for 2 to 4 players, are played by forming words from
A B
individual tiles on a game board marked with a 15-by-15 grid.
C D
Answer:
85. The Gobi Desert’s fossil deposits in Mongolia have yield vast data regarding primate
A B
and human lineage owing to discoveries there of numerous Cretaceous placental mammals,
C
including the Eutheria.
D
Answer:
86. In face-lifting, excess skin, usually from sagging tissue, is cut and the
A B
area tightened is closed with stitches or metal clips.
C D
Answer:
87. Malaria is a serious disease caused by a eukaryotic Plasmodium protist and
A B
transmitted to the bite of the anopheles mosquito.
C D
Answer:
88. Semantic is devoted to the study of meanings and the relations between
A B C
different linguisticunits of language.
D
Answer:
89. Lee De Forest’s inventor of the vacuum tube with a three-terminal switching
A B
devicepushed forward the development of telephony, radio, and computers.
C D C
Answer:
90. Often a headache is caused by the contraction of one of the muscle group
A B C
that cover the skull, thus causing spasm and pain.
D
Answer:
taken from http://josecarilloforum.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=67860f8cf60651da8a426e0c0f79b26c&topic=346.0;prev_next=prev#new
Directions: The following tests involve incomplete sentences. Beneath each sentence you will see four words or phrases, marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.
51. ---------- was a customs office clerk who only wrote at night, the American Herman Melville made a big name for himself by writing one of the greatest whaling-adventure novels in the English language.
(A) Although he
(B) Though both he
(C) He
(D) Despite he
Answer:
52. Very rarely ---------- invasive surgery needed today to treat kidney stone, which can now be pulverized by laser rays and painlessly excreted by the body.
(A) has
(B) such
(C) is
(D) does
Answer:
53. It is ---------- the quality of writing nor its marketing but its taboo subject that cast the most ominous shadow over the sales prospects of the the author’s first novel.
(A) both
(B) either
(C) neither
(D) together
Answer:
54. That strip of land above a particular point on a stream ---------- contributes to the volume of
a body of surface water is called a watershed.
(A) there
(B) that
(C) where
(D) so
Answer:
55. Gerard Jensen, ---------- , is regarded as one of Vanuato’s major expatriate artists.
(A) he has art filled with fabulous creatures in a make-believe world
(B) that is art filled with fabulous creatures in a make-believe world
(C) which art is filled with fabulous creatures in a make-believe world
(D) whose art is filled with fabulous creatures in a make-believe world
Answer:
56. Even in the lower latitudes, ----------.
(A) coconut palm this hardy thrives
(B) hardy coconut palm thrives this
(C) thrives hardy this coconut palm
(D) this hardy coconut palm thrives
Answer:
57. Increasing the possibility of a state-wide strike in New Mexico, major supermarket chains said -------- would not agree to an extension of a contract with Albuquerque workers beyond today.
(A) there
(B) they’re
(C) their
(D) they
Answer:
58. An Idaho school district ---------- take out particular additions to biology textbooks that
was determined to be endorsing a certain religious sect.
(A) had to order
(B) was ordered to
(C) be ordered to
(D) ordered to
Answer:
59. The best way to treat panic disorder is by simply pulling yourself together ---------- things out
with someone.
(A) or by talking
(B) beside talking
(C) and to talk
(D) or to talk
Answer:
60. ---------- the movements known as Tai Chi based on long years of observation of animals, plants, and man.
(A) Ancient Chinese teachers developed
(B) For the ancient Chinese teachers developed
(C) Developing ancient Chinese teachers
(D) The ancient Chinese teachers were developed
Answer:
61. An ---------- is made by submitting a proposal that cites the reasons or grounds, and the
information to be included is specified by law.
(A) appealing
(B) appealed
(C) appeals
(D) appeal
Answer:
62. ---------- by downtime brought about by malware attacks, an increasing number of computer users are giving up or reducing their use of the web.
(A) To feed up
(B) Feeds up
(C) Fed up
(D) Feeding up
Answer:
63. ---------- gold were fifty percent more abundant in nature, its use as a standard for the value of money would be impracticable.
(A) Although
(B) If
(C) When
(D) For
Answer:
64. Several acquaintances of 23-year-old Martin Davidson said they were horrified to hear that
he had been accused of beaking into a large mobile phone network ----------.
(A) that millions of private messages guards
(B) guards that millions of private messages
(C) guarded millions of that private messages
(D) that guards millions of private messages
Answer:
65. Through the use of their highly advanced garbage recycling system, this developing country’s ---------- the dumping of more than 850 million tons trash onto their landfills yearly.
(A) that avoids six major cities
(B) six major cities avoid
(C) six major cities avoiding
(D) avoiding 58 major cities
Answer:
Part B. Written Expression
Directions: In the following tests, each sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked A, B, C and D. Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen.
66. Individuals with chronic liver disease is gravely at risk for premature death,
A B C
heart seizures, strokes as well as hypertension, jaundice, and malnutrition.
D
Answer:
67. A metal crown is usually installed only in teeth that don’t have the upper portions
A B
of their body structure damaging.
C D
Answer:
68. With cable broadband, you can go from one web page to another much quickly than
A B
you can with a dial-up modem or DSL, and you can load web pages more readily.
C D
Answer:
69. In boxing, the standard dimensions of the ring should be 16 feet long by 25 feet
A B
width, and its is 3 or 4 foot off the ground while the posts rise above the platform
C D
about 5 feet.
Answer:
70. Imperfections in chromosomes that result in genetic disease, such as severe mental
A B
retardation, often result in a highest incidence of heart malformations among
C D
babies.
Answer:
71. The Philippine coral reefs have an area of approximate 26,000 square kilometers, hosting
A
more than 900 fish species as well as 400 coral species, many of them
B C D
endemic to the area.
Answer:
72. Petunia Foods, Inc. was based in Idaho until it moved to Princeton, New Jersey in
A B
2003, where it finally finished construction of its permanent head office.
C D
Answer:
73. Long prized for its medicine value, ginseng these days has become the most
A B C
common of energy-boosting drinks particularly for high-performance athletes.
D
Answer:
74. Apocryphal devotional stories differ to legends that they often get integrated into
A B
the dogma of a certain culture and are considered sacred and factual.
C D
Answer:
75. Production palm oil in Sabah, which began over 30 years ago, is a major source of
A B
funds that Malaysia’s extensive efforts at industrialization.
C D
Answer:
76. During the Golden Age of Chinese poetry, classical work reached their zenith
A B C
under the Tang Dynasty.
D
Answer:
77. Whatever their religious persuasion, Americans have tended to share a common
A B
faith in as the most effective mean of achieving a better future for themselves.
C D
Answer:
78. American artist Grant Wood is famous for iconic images such as paintings as
A B C
“American,” which became one of the most parodied artworks within American popular
D
culture.
Answer:
79. In Taoism, Tao or The Way gives emphasis to simple, naturalness, and
A B C
spontaneity in life.
D
Answer:
80. Classical music includes the concerto, symphony, opera, dance music, and
A B
another forms such as etudes and symphonic poems..
C D
Answer:
81. Tin, known as since 3000 BC a malleable metal for coating other metals to prevent
A B
corrosion, was widely alloyed with copper to form bronze.
C D
Answer:
82. The dog’s ear can distinguish sounds at a level of 40 Hertz and can tolerate
A B C
sounds up Hertz.
D
Answer:
83. ExxonMobil it was founded in 1911 with the breakup of Standard Oil
A B C
after much litigation regulatory restriction in the United States.
D
Answer:
84. Scrabble, a word game for 2 to 4 players, are played by forming words from
A B
individual tiles on a game board marked with a 15-by-15 grid.
C D
Answer:
85. The Gobi Desert’s fossil deposits in Mongolia have yield vast data regarding primate
A B
and human lineage owing to discoveries there of numerous Cretaceous placental mammals,
C
including the Eutheria.
D
Answer:
86. In face-lifting, excess skin, usually from sagging tissue, is cut and the
A B
area tightened is closed with stitches or metal clips.
C D
Answer:
87. Malaria is a serious disease caused by a eukaryotic Plasmodium protist and
A B
transmitted to the bite of the anopheles mosquito.
C D
Answer:
88. Semantic is devoted to the study of meanings and the relations between
A B C
different linguisticunits of language.
D
Answer:
89. Lee De Forest’s inventor of the vacuum tube with a three-terminal switching
A B
devicepushed forward the development of telephony, radio, and computers.
C D C
Answer:
90. Often a headache is caused by the contraction of one of the muscle group
A B C
that cover the skull, thus causing spasm and pain.
D
Answer:
taken from http://josecarilloforum.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=67860f8cf60651da8a426e0c0f79b26c&topic=346.0;prev_next=prev#new
TOEIC Practice Test #1
TOEIC Practice Test #1
READING COMPREHENSION Part VII Questions 1-2 refer to the following advertisement:
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Let Espresso Wash do your laundry fast!
Now you can stop worrying about your laundry! Leave it to Espresso Wash! Just bring in your laundry and we’ll do all the rest. At Espresso Wash, we do all the washing and the ironing. No need to wait at all! Within 24 hours, we’ll deliver your washed and ironed clothes. What’s more, you can avail yourself of our 5th anniversary promo. You’ll get a 10% discount for every 5 kilos of your laundry, and 25% discount for every 10 kilos. This promo lasts only until December 30, so hurry! Visit us with your laundry today![/size] 1. What service is not included? (A) Delivery. (B) Pick-up. (C) Washing. (D) Ironing. Answer: ( ) 2. How much is the discount for laundry weighing 10 kilos? (A) 10% (B) 15% (C) 24% (D) 25% Answer: ( ) Questions 3-5 refer to the following advertisement:
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APV Marketing,
Chicago’s leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art photographic
equipment and supplies, is looking for a qualified professional for the
following position:
MARKETING ASSISTANT Responsibilities: > Assist in conceptualizing marketing campaigns > Provide inputs to the company’s marketing plans, programs, and activities > Monitor the marketing performance of the company’s products in its various markets and outlets. Requirements: > Must have excellent marketing and communication skills > Must have a college degree in Business, Economics, or Marketing Management > Must have at least three years’ work experience in a comparable marketing organization > Must be forward-looking and innovative We offer competitive salary, bonuses, incentives, car plan, and health insurance. Applicants may submit their résumé with ID photo to: APV Marketing Corp. Personnel Department Room 504 Alpha Towers 11th Street, Chicago, IL 60446 3. What is the business of APV Marketing Corp? (A) Publishing. (B) Banking. (C) Manufacturing. (D) Shipping. Answer: ( ) 4. What is not a requirement of the position? (A) Residence in Chicago. (B) Good communication skills. (C) A Business degree. (D) Experience in marketing. Answer: ( ) 5. At least how many years of work experience is required? (A) One year. (B) Two years. (C) Three years. (D) Four years. Answer: ( ) Questions 6-7 refer to the following document:
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VANGUARDIA TIMES
348 Full Circle Building, 2009 Main Avenue, Houston, TX
October 6, 2009 From: Peter Gould Editor in Chief To: Lorna Neeson Chief Copyeditor Subject: Book review from Italian correspondent for editing Here is the book review done by Mr. Svevo, our correspondent in Rome. The manuscript needs a complete rewrite. It is not very well organized and the grammar is problematic. Ms. Ardrey, our new associate editor, said she had found major errors of fact. Please give me the rewritten manuscript by 5:00 p.m. today. Thanks! Peter Gould[/size] 6. What does the editor in chief want? (A) To have material totally redone. (B) To have some facts checked. (C) To have some details explained. (D) To have material replaced. Answer: ( ) 7. Who was asked to do the work? (A) Mr. Svevo. (B) Peter Gould. (C) Ms. Ardrey. (D) Lorna Neeson. Answer: ( ) Questions 8-9 refer to the following letter:
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Ms. Joanna Wallace
Chief Finance Officer Cooper Trading Corp. I am pleased to recommend Mr. Alfred Engels for the position of apprentice trader. Mr. Engels was my student in Marketing at the University of Missouri. He excelled not only in academics but also in leadership, particularly as student council chairman. He was a member of the College Honors Society. Mr. Engels has strong persuasive skills and a very positive work outlook--qualities that should make him a valuable member of your organization. With my best wishes, Charles B. Kettering 8. What is not mentioned as a strength of Alfred Engels? (A) Trading experience. (B) Scholarship. (C) Leadership exposure. (D) Persuasiveness. Answer: ( ) 9. What is the purpose of the letter? (A) To explain a trading procedure (B) To reprimand an employee. (C) To recommend a person for a job. (D) To apply for a new position. Answer: ( ) Questions 10-12 refer to the following advertisement:
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The
new Futura 320 Laser Printer is here! It has a high-speed processor for
quick processing of documents with complex visuals. It delivers 30
clear, crisp copies per minute. It is compatible with both Windows and
Apple operating systems. It comes with a 700-sheet paper tray, and can
take three more trays for a maximum paper capacity of 2,300 sheets for
much faster paper reloading. The new Futura 320 Laser Printer—for
speedy, high-quality printing you can always trust!
10. What does the advertisement emphasize? (A) The availability. (B) The size. (C) The cost. (D) The speed. Answer: ( ) 11. Up to how many sheets of paper can the printer tray hold? (A) Approximately 700 (B) Less than 320 (C) At most 2,300 (D) More than 2,300 Answer: ( ) 12. Which of the following printing jobs would best use the machine’s capabilities? (A) A book containing text entirely. (B) A company’s financial statement. (C) Handwritten letters for reproduction. (D) A stack of paperwork with heavy visuals. Answer: ( ) Questions 13-14 refer to the following advice column from a magazine:
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Dear Miss Household Adviser,
My vacuum cleaner isn’t performing properly. There’s no suction when I switch it on. I have checked the wirings but found them in good order. I also checked the dirt bag inside and there was no hole in it whatsoever. I suspect that the compressor has been busted. Please let me know what to do. Ms. Adamson ___________________________________________________________________________ Ms. Adamson, Did you observe a loud whirring sound before the vacuum cleaner malfunctioned? If you did, the compressor may indeed be the problem. Don’t tinker with the compressor mechanism to avoid further damage to other parts of the vacuum cleaner. Call a qualified technician to undertake repairs on the unit immediately. Miss Household Adviser 13. What is the problem with Ms. Adamson’s vacuum cleaner? (A) The switch mechanism is defective. (B) It has defective wiring. (C) The dirt bag inside is punctured. (D) It doesn’t suck dirt anymore. Answer: ( ) 14. Who should Ms. Adamson call about her problem? (A) An engineer. (B) An electrician. (C) A technician. (D) A salesman. Answer: ( ) Questions 15-16 refer to the following notice:
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There
will be an earthquake drill on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 from 10:00
a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Everybody will be instructed to leave the building
through the emergency exit stairways. All elevators will not operate at
that time. Once the alarm is sounded, all those inside the building
should immediately get out.
15. What is the notice about? (A) A safety exercise. (B) A new evacuation system. (C) An earthquake alarm. (D) A problem with the elevators. Answer: ( ) 16. What are the building occupants expected to do? (A) Shut off the elevator. (B) Remain calm all throughout. (C) Avoid using the stairs. (D) Vacate the building. Answer: ( ) Questions 17-19 refer to the following notice:
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“How We Become What We Are”
A Seminar on Human Genetics
The seminar will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 9:00-12:00 noon, at the Conference Hall of the Carl Hogan Science Building, 202 University Road, Stanford, Northern California. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Amelia Lockhart from the Department of Biological Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA. For reservations, call the Administration Office of Stanford University at 465-27-29 before November 19. There is no registration fee but reservation is a must. Snacks will be served. Check our website at www.geneticsseminar@suadmin.org.[/size] 17. What is the subject of the seminar? (A) Humanities. (B) Heredity. (C) Technology. (D) Biochemistry. Answer: ( ) 18. How long will the seminar be? (A) Four hours. (B) Three hours. (C) Two hours. (D) One hour. Answer: ( ) 19. Where will the seminar be held? (A) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B) Cambridge University. (C) Cornell University. (D) Stanford University. Answer: ( ) Questions 20-21 refer to the following letter:
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To: jroberts@gmail.com
From: afinnegan@primafood.com Subject: Verification of Order Dear Ms. Roberts: About our telephone conversation this morning, I would like to confirm your order for the following: 10 kg. Australian Butter 8 kg. Ultima Low-Fat Margarine 6 kg. Keat’s Apple Juice 6 kg. Sola Orange Marmalade Please expect delivery within tomorrow afternoon. Sincerely, Albert Finnegan Manager, Prima Food Store 20. How was the order made? (A) By fax. (B) By e-mail. (C) By phone. (D) By post. Answer: ( ) 21. Which item was not ordered? (A) Marmalade (B) Applesauce. (C) Margarine. (D) Butter. Answer: ( ) |
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Questions 22-24 refer to the following notice:
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Get ready for our team-building exercise!
On Thursday, December 3, 2009, the company will hold a whole-day team-building exercise at the Claremont Beach Resort in San Diego. The activities in the morning will be done in the following order: bounty-hunting, tug-of-war, boat-building, and team relay. After lunch, we will do puzzle-solving exercises in separate groupings. We are doing these exercises to promote the following skills in the organization: creativity, innovation, flexibility, and teamwork. The full participation of everyone is encouraged. Assembly will be at the campus cafeteria. We will have breakfast there at 6:30 a.m. and the company bus will leave at exactly 8:00 a.m. Casual dress and sports get-ups are musts. We will have lunch and snacks at the beach resort. 22. What is the first activity of the day? (A) Boat-building. (B) Tug-of-war. (C) Team relay. (D) Bounty-hunting. Answer: ( ) 23. What should participants bring? (A) Snacks. (B) Casual clothing. (C) Lunch. (D) Crossword puzzles. Answer: ( ) 24. What is the purpose of the activity? (A) To improve employee well-being. (B) To come up with new product ideas. (C) To foster company loyalty. (D) To improve company teamwork. Answer: ( ) Questions 25-28 refer to the following letter:
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Institute of History
Texas State University
Fort Worth, TX 76244
December 7, 2009 Ms. Alice Cummins Chief Librarian Amherst University Amherst, MA 04101 Dear Ms. Cummins: I would like to order photocopies of the following doctoral dissertations from your library: Title Date No. of Pages “Florida’s Role in the Fishing Strike of 1908” 1990 65 “Effect of Louisiana’s Geography on the War of 1864” 1985 48 “American Civil War: From Maryland to Atlanta” 2000 58 “The Saga of the American Confederacy State” 1998 80 My personal check for $25.80 is enclosed to cover the cost of the reproductions. Thank you. Sincerely yours, Artemis Hudson Professor, Texas State University 25. What are being purchased? (A) Academic researches. (B) Magazine articles. (C) Rare books. (D) Newspaper features. Answer: ( ) 26. How will the orders be paid? (A) By bank draft. (B) By credit card. (C) By check. (D) By wire transfer. Answer: ( ) 27. In what year was the document with the most pages published? (A) 2000 (B) 1998 (C) 1990 (D) 1985 Answer: ( ) 28. What is the job of Mr. Artemis Hudson? (A) Reporter. (B) Researcher. (C) Writer. (D) Teacher. Answer: ( ) Questions 29-31 refer to the following announcement:
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Film Lovers Earnestly Needed!
The Starburst Film Festival is a 15-day event held every year during the second week of February. This year we are holding it from February 14-28, 2010. This festival is run entirely by volunteers. We urge you to share your time and talent for this event by joining many of Louisiana’s film-loving people! Pre-festival activities From January 3 to 17, we need volunteers for the following committees: research of relevant films, film selection and classification, and sourcing of film material. From January 18 to 30, we need volunteers to preview the preselected films, organize the sequence of film showings, plan advertising and publicity for the film festival, and do the actual executions of festival advertising and publicity. Festival proper During the festival proper, we need volunteers for these committees: registration, welcoming of guests and festival attendees, and day-by-day coordination of the film festival activities. Post-festival activities After the festival, we need volunteers for these committees: return of films to their owners, and preparation of the festival’s income-and-loss statement. Volunteer registration Volunteers are requested to register with the Starburst Film Festival, Tel. 800-365-2800 no later than January 2, 2010. 29. When is the first day of the film festival? (A) January 2. (B) January 3. (C) February 14 (D) February 28. Answer: ( ) 30. What is the purpose of the announcement? (A) To solicit sponsorships. (B) To get film exhibitors. (C) To invite volunteers. (C) To publicize an event. Answer: ( ) 31. How many committees can one choose to join from January 3 to 17? (A) Two. (B) Three. (C) Four. (D) Five. Answer: ( ) Questions 32-34 refer to the following news article:
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The author of the best-selling The Da Vinci Code,
Dan Brown has now sold over 80 million copies of the book, making him
one of the richest novelists of all time. All four of his novels were
on The New York Times bestseller list in the same week, and he made it to Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people of the year 2005. His income from the sales of The Da Vinci Code alone was over $200 million. This latter figure makes his fortune next to that of Harry Potter series author J. K. Rowling, whose wealth from the sales of her novels is estimated at over $800 million.
But Brown’s first three novels had little success, with fewer than 10,000 copies in each of their first printings. However, his fourth, The Da Vinci Code, became a runaway bestseller, going to the top of the New York Times best seller list during its very first week of release in 2003. 32. By how much does Dan Brown’s income from his books compare to that of J. K. Rowling? (A) One fourth. (B) One third. (C) One half. (D) Two thirds. Answer: ( ) 33. One magazine has declared Dan Brown as what? (A) Among the 100 wealthiest people. (B) More popular than J. K. Rowling. (C) Among the 100 most influential people. (D) More prolific than J. K. Rowling. Answer: ( ) 34. How much is the estimated wealth of Dan Brown? (A) $10 million (B) $80 million (C) $200 million (D) $800 million Answer: ( ) Questions 35-37 refer to the following letter:
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September 8, 2009
Mr. Robert S. Torricelli Executive Director Foundation for European Writers Dear Mr. Torricelli: I am writing to thank you for the interview you granted me yesterday on such short notice. Your views about the effects of globalization on the writing craft has certainly enriched the material that will form the basis for my article in the Corriere della Sera newspaper. I am particularly grateful to you for providing me with very informative material about the situation of European writers in the face of the emergence of the European Economic Community. This weekend, I will be watching the set of documentary films you lent me on the plight of the Italian and French writers during World War II. I will be returning the videotape to you on Monday as promised. Once again, thank you for all the assistance you have extended to me! Sincerely yours, Anna Sperling 35. How would you describe Mr. Torricelli? (A) Assertive. (B) Helpful. (C) Determined. (D) Accurate. Answer: ( ) 36. When did Anna interview Mr. Torricelli? (A) September 6. (B) September 7. (C) September 8. (D) September 9. Answer: ( ) 37. What is Anna’s job? (A) Director. (B) Librarian. (C) Writer. (D) Consultant. Answer: ( ) Questions 38-40 refer to the following news item:
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UNDP-Private sector partners for development in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO—For the first time in 39 years in Sri Lanka UNDP has teamed up with private sector partners to improve the quality of life of tsunami-affected communities of Sri Lanka. Suntel, Brandix, Ceylinco Insurance, and the Coca Cola Company have signed agreements with UNDP to fund water and sanitation and capacity development projects in the affected districts of north, east and south of the island. These companies are contributing up to US$ 600,000 towards these projects. Some of the water and sanitation projects are being financed by the United Nations Foundation. Suntel, a private telecommunications company, was the first entirely local private sector company to partner with UNDP Sri Lanka. The initial contribution of Rs 813,000 from the Suntel Relief Trust Fund is being utilized in Noonnawella in the Galle district. These funds will be channeled through the Micro-Enterprise Development project (MED). Rehabilitation of affected livelihoods has already begun in nine tsunami affected districts. The MED project is providing capacity development training and has established a revolving loan fund through the Central Bank at very low interest rates for disadvantaged tsunami-affected people. 38. What is the purpose of the project? (A) To rehabilitate a disaster-stricken country. (B) To restore communication facilities. (C) To maximize a country’s food production. (D) To put up a better disaster-alert system. Answer: ( ) 39. How many companies have agreed to support the project? (A) Two. (B) Three. (C) Four. (D) Five. Answer: ( ) 40. What form of aid was not mentioned? (A) Water supply system. (B) School construction. (C) Sanitation system. (D) Telecommunication system. Answer: ( )
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toeic practice test
1. Despite their difference, they had enough _____ to resolve their disputes and work together again.
Correct!!
A. alike
B. the best
C. in common
D. similar
B. the best
C. in common
D. similar
2. ______ kinds of monitors have not brought as much success to the manufacturer as had originally been predicted.
Correct!!
A. That
B. Those
C. This
D. Its
B. Those
C. This
D. Its
3.
There are times when we think bad thoughts, but as long as we don't
actually do the deed, it _____ not to repress the thought, and admit we
are just human.
Wrong answer!
Choice D is the corrent answer.
Choice D is the corrent answer.
A. better
B. can be better
C. is better than
D. is better
B. can be better
C. is better than
D. is better
4. Photography changed dramatically __________ introduced instant pictures.
Wrong answer!
Choice A is the corrent answer.
Choice A is the corrent answer.
A. when Polaroid
B. Polaroid
C. when was
D. it when Polaroid
B. Polaroid
C. when was
D. it when Polaroid
5. The number of members of the executive board in a big corporation is fixed by the bylaws _______ by the president.
Wrong answer!
Choice D is the corrent answer.
Choice D is the corrent answer.
A. nevertheless
B. instead
C. despite
D. not
B. instead
C. despite
D. not
6. _______ common nuclear reaction, cold fusion does not require a high temperature.
Correct!!
A. Alike
B. It is unlikely
C. It is not like
D. Unlike
B. It is unlikely
C. It is not like
D. Unlike
7. Not until the end of the nineteenth century, _______ become a scientific discipline.
Wrong answer!
Choice B is the corrent answer.
Choice B is the corrent answer.
A. plant breeding had
B. did plant breeding
C. plant breeding have
D. have plant breeding
B. did plant breeding
C. plant breeding have
D. have plant breeding
8. Mr. Johnson has lived here _____ ten years.
Correct!!
A. for
B. during
C. since
D. while
B. during
C. since
D. while
9. The cerebral cortex is _______ where the process of remembering faces takes place.
Correct!!
A. the area is brained
B. the area of the brain
C. and a brain area
D. brain area
B. the area of the brain
C. and a brain area
D. brain area
10. By measuring changing conditions in the atmosphere, _______ general weather patterns.
Correct!!
B. meteorologists were predicted
C. predicting meteorologists
D. meteorologists can predict
Jumat, 15 Mei 2015
TOEIC Practice
Part V: Incomplete Sentences
Part V marks the beginning of the reading skills section. In this section you will read a sentence that has one blank spot. There will be four choices of words or phrases to choose from. You will have to choose the one that you think completes the sentence. When the sentence is complete it must be grammatically correct.Example 1:
First you will read a sentence with a blank.
Despite having four years of experience in software programming, Mr. Jones hadn't used a word processing program __________.
Next you will read four choices. Choose the word or phrase that best fits into the blank.
A) prior
B) advanced
C) previous
D) before
Explanation 1:B) advanced
C) previous
D) before
- Choices A is an adjective.(I have a prior engagement.)
- Choice B is a verb.(I advanced the money to her.)
- Choice C is an adjective.(That was my previous job.)
Example 2:
The person who is taking the minutes will be seated __________ the chairman.
A) from
B) to
C) next
D) by
Explanation 2:A) from
B) to
C) next
D) by
- Choice A indicates a source.(Water comes from the tap.)
- Choice B indicates destination.(I'm going to Hawaii.)
- Choice C requires an additional "to". (I am seated next to her).
Example 3:
The employees __________ about the closure before the announcement was made public.
A) know
B) known
C) knew
D) have known
Explanation 3:A) know
B) known
C) knew
D) have known
- Choice A is the present tense form of the verb used for "now" or "everyday". (I know your name.)
- Choice B is the passive form of the verb. (He was known by the police.=The police knew him.)
- Choice D is the present perfect plural tense used for something in the past that continues in the present. (They have known her for years.=They still know her now.)
Example 4:
__________ it was a holiday, the doctor performed the emergency surgery on the heart patient.
A) During
B) Even
C) Although
D) So
Explanation 4:A) During
B) Even
C) Although
D) So
- Choice A must be followed by a noun or noun clause. (During the holiday...)
- Choice B requires "though" to complete the phrase. (Even though it was a holiday...)
- Choice D is a coordinate conjunction. (I was hungry so I had a sandwich.)
Part VI: Text Completion
In Part VI you will read four passages of text, such as an article, a letter, a form and an e-mail. In each reading passage there will be three blanks to fill in. You will read four possible choices for each blank. You should read the entire passage to make sure you choose the correct choice in context.Example 1: Letter
| Sid's Stationery 2 Smythe St, Toronto, Canada M1B 5T6 Tel: (416) 295-1725 December 1st, 20-- Kerry Michaels 1 Stevens Rd. Scarborough, Ontario, Canada M1E 4H7 Dear Ms. Michaels: Holiday Sale Seasons Greetings. As a _______ customer, we wanted you to be among the first to know about our upcoming holiday sale. All craft paper, specialty printer paper, and decorative envelopes will be reduced by 50% for the month of December. 1. (A) value (B) valued (C) valid (D) validate As per tradition at Sid's Stationery, we will be having a Christmas raffle. This year the grand prize is a 2-night stay for two at the Meridian Inn _______ Toronto Island. The winner will receive a free double occupancy stay in the penthouse suite as well as a free dinner on the moonlit patio. 2. (A) through (B) on (C) over (D) at Money from ticket sales will be _______ to The Family Foundation, a local organization that provides food and clothing to those who need it most this Christmas. 3. (A) purchased (B) donated (C) funded (D) collected We look forward to seeing you this Christmas season. Yours truly, Sid and Sandy Chester |
- Choice A is a noun.
- Choice C is an adjective that does not fit logically in context. This letter is from a stationery store, so anyone can purchase items there. Something that is "valid" is allowed or permitted.
- Choice D is a verb.
Explanation 2:
- Choice A is a preposition that indicates going from one end to another. (I went through a tunnel.)
- Choice C is a preposition used when one is passing something to reach another thing. (I went over the bridge.)
- Choice D is a preposition used with times or specific venues. (I went at ten o'clock. We met at the mall.)
Explanation 3:
- Choices A and C are incorrect because you can't "purchase" or "fund" money.
- Choice D is incorrect because "collected" is followed by the word "from" not "to".
Example 2: Internal Memo
DISCOUNT SHOE EMPORIUM
TO: Sales StaffMEMORANDUM FROM: Management B.K. DATE: OCTOBER 9th, 20-- SUBJECT: FLYER MISPRINT Please be aware that there was a misprint in an advertisement for our store in this week's local free press. The ad states that on Saturday all men's formal footwear is on for 55% percent off rather _______ 15% off. 4. (A) that (B) than (C) then (D) they're If customers come in and ask about this sale, please _______ and explain the printing error. Offer them an additional 5% off coupon to thank them for coming into our store. The coupon can be given out even if the customer decides not to purchase any shoes. 5. (A) apologize (B) compromise (C) categorize (D) analyze Please call a manager to the sales floor _______ you encounter any customers who have the ad with them and demand to receive the 55% discount. These cases will be handled on an individual basis. 6. (A) because (B) whether (C) if (D) before Thank you. B.K. |
- Choices A, C, and D do not follow "rather" when a comparison between two things is being made.
Explanation 5:
- Choice B does not fit in context. The verb means to agree to something in order to resolve a disagreement.
- Choice C does not fit in context. The verb means to organize according to a certain system.
- Choice D does not fit in context. The verb means to look into something in detail
Explanation 6:
- Choice A is an incorrect conjunction that is used in a result clause. (I called the manager because the customer was angry.) The sale hasn't happened yet.
- Choice B requires two things to occur. (Call the manager whether or not the customer complains.)
- Choice D is illogical in context, because a salesperson wouldn't call the manager to help before the customer complained.
Part VII: Reading Comprehension
In Part VII you will read passages in the form of letters, ads, memos, faxes, schedules, etc. The reading section has a number of single passages and 4 double passages. You will be asked 2-4 questions about each single passage, and 5 questions for each double passage. Sometimes you will be asked for specificdetails. Other times you will be asked about what the passage implies. In the paired passages you will also be asked to make connections between the two related texts. On the real test you will not have time to read every word. You need to practice scanning and reading quickly for details.
Example 1: Memo
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1. What is the main purpose of this memo?
A) To inform all employees of a new expiration date.
B) To put staff members on probation.
C) To introduce the HR department.
D) To inform supervisors of a change in policy.
Explanation 1:A) To inform all employees of a new expiration date.
B) To put staff members on probation.
C) To introduce the HR department.
D) To inform supervisors of a change in policy.
- Choice A is incorrect because the memo is only for supervisors and the subject is probationary periods.
- Choice B is incorrect because it is only new employees that go on probation.
- Choice C is who will send the notice to remind supervisors of the date.
2. When does the change come into effect?
A) Today.
B) In 2 days.
C) In 3 months.
D) On January 1st.
Explanation 2:A) Today.
B) In 2 days.
C) In 3 months.
D) On January 1st.
- Choice A is not mentioned.
- Choice B confuses "2 days in advance" (which is when the supervisors will get their notice) with "in 2 days".
- Choice C is how long the probationary period is.
Example 2: Advertisement
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3. What is this advertisement for?
A) A summer trip.
B) A travel company.
C) A special deal.
D) A free magazine.
Explanation 3:A) A summer trip.
B) A travel company.
C) A special deal.
D) A free magazine.
- Choice A confuses travel magazine with trip. The picture of the sun might make you choose this one by mistake.
- Choice B confuses travel magazine with travel company.
- Choice D confuses which item is free. In this special offer the sunglasses are free. You have to buy a magazine subscription to get the glasses.
4. How much do the sunglasses cost?
A) They are free with a subscription.
B) They cost $1.
C) They cost $3 Canadian.
D) They cost $21. 95 US.
Explanation 4:A) They are free with a subscription.
B) They cost $1.
C) They cost $3 Canadian.
D) They cost $21. 95 US.
- Choice B confuses $1 with #1 magazine.
- Choice C confuses $3 Canadian with 3$ US (the shipping charge for Canadian subscribers).
- Choice D is the cost of the magazine subscription.
5. Who cannot benefit from this special deal?
A) Canadians.
B) UK residents.
C) North Americans.
D) US residents.
Explanation 5:A) Canadians.
B) UK residents.
C) North Americans.
D) US residents.
- Choice A can benefit from the deal, but they have to pay for shipping.
- Choice C confuses outside of North America and North America. Both Canada and the United States are in North America.
- Choice D can benefit.
Example 3 (double passage): E-mail and Letter
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6. Which company was unsatisfied?
A) Stan Mason's company.
B) The Shoe People.
C) JT Construction
D) The sole company.
Explanation 6:A) Stan Mason's company.
B) The Shoe People.
C) JT Construction
D) The sole company.
- Choice A is the person who is apologizing.
- Choice B is the company that is apologizing.
- Choice D is not mentioned.
7. How many people are on John Trimbald's crew?
A) Four.
B) Five.
C) Six.
D) Twelve.
Explanation 7:
- Choice B is how many pairs The Shoe People sent.
- Choice C confuses an extra pair of shoes with an extra person on the crew.
- Choice D confuses the date of the initial order with the number of people.
8. What is the spray used for?
A) To protect the boots from water.
B) To protect the soles from heat.
C) To protect the floors from soles.
D) To protect the boots from rubber.
Explanation 8:A) To protect the boots from water.
B) To protect the soles from heat.
C) To protect the floors from soles.
D) To protect the boots from rubber.
- Choice A is not mentioned.
- Choice C is incorrect because it isn't the floors that need protection.
- Choice D confuses rubber soles with what needs to be protected.
9. What should John Trimbald do if he remains unsatisfied?
A) Return just the spray.
B) Call the President.
C) Mail another letter.
D) Request a refund.
Explanation 9:A) Return just the spray.
B) Call the President.
C) Mail another letter.
D) Request a refund.
- Choice A is incorrect because the directions say to return both the spray and the boots.
- Choice B confuses the phone order with call the president.
- Choice C is not mentioned.
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