TOEIC- English Reading Practice (1)

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Part V

101. The computer manufacturer asked members of thepublic to respond to a survey about how they use -----computers.(A) their(B) they(C) theirs(D) themselves

102. Tickets to the baseball game can be purchased eitherover the phone ----- online.(A) but(B) yet(C) and(D) or

103. Ruddy White ------- financial updates for several ofnewspapers and magazines until his retirement in 2003.(A) writes(B) writing(C) wrote(D) written

104. It is important that every staff member ------- thisafternoon's meeting.(A) attend(B) belong(C) commit(D) arrive

105. While Steven is absent from the office next week, he willbe checking his work voicemails ------- from home.(A) exactly(B) regularly(C) timely(D) evenly

106. Several extremely strong applicants responded to thememo of career ------ in the marketing department.

(A) occurrences(B) occasions(C) actions(D) opportunities

107. The board of directors ------- sometime this month todiscuss the new parking deck plans.(A) to convene(B) will convene(C) convening(D) convened

108. The ------- of the wedding planner is to coordinate theentire wedding day festivities in an orderly timely fashion.(A) responsibility(B) responsibly

(C) responsible(D) responsibleness

109. Washburn business park is now ------- applications fortheir new, oversized office spaces that are opening in lessthan 6 months.(A) advising(B) renovating(C) accepting(D) running

110. Because the air conditioning was cleaned improperly,causing damage, the office manager had to call in a -------.(A) technical(B) technicality(C) technician

(D) technology

111. Candidates for the administrative assistant position musthave ------ office and secretarial experience.(A) extend(B) extensive(C) extensions(D) extending

112. Air travelers are supposed to call airlines ------- check onarrival and departure times during the winter season.(A) for(B) to(C) so(D) when

113. ------- was the flight delayed for an hour before take-off,but it had to circle the runway for an hour upon arrival.(A) In addition(B) Nevertheless(C) Not only(D) Over and above

114. The foremen were completely ------- to answer thequestions from the buildings designer and the CEO of the

company.(A) prepared(B) prepare(C) prepares(D) preparation

115. The new fitness gym on Third Street, Fitness Plus,hopes to have its new website open for business ------- theend of the month.(A) of(B) up(C) among(D) by

116. ------- weather is getting hotter, it is important to try tostay cool and hydrated throughout the summer months.

(A) However(B) Now that(C) Because of(D) Whatever

117. According to the Sporting News, the Detroit Tigers spentmore money ------ any other team in the league.(A) as(B) whether(C) than(D) if

118. When the semester is -------, the professors will hold aseminar about moving into the real world after college.(A) completeness(B) completion

(C) complete(D) completely

119. Payment for last month's bill is due immediately andmust ------- within 3 business days.(A) to receive(B) receive(C) be received(D) received

120. The assembly lines in Primrose's manufacturing plantuse the ------- technology and have helped to increase outputby 30 percent over the last three quarters.(A) latest(B) immediate(C) shortest

(D) constant


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121. The steel industry in Berlin is experiencing amazinggrowth ------- the closure of 2 steel plants in northern China.(A) in that(B) as for(C) due to(D) even so

122. Customer service personnel at Goody's Inc. listedproper training and ---------- as the main reason for theirconstant success.(A) communicate(B) communication(C) communicated(D) communicatively

123. Now that the price of fuel has dropped, internationaltravel has again become -------- for the average person.(A) capable(B) affordable(C) predictable(D) comparable

124. Viewers' response to the latest television episode havebeen ------- negative.(A) overwhelming(B) overwhelm(C) overwhelmed(D) overwhelmingly

125. In Philmoore Carpet's latest commercials, they haveadvertised the durability and ------- of their products.(A) confidence(B) responsibility(C) determination(D) reliability

126. ------ staff member interested in competing in the annualfive-kilometer race should call Stephen Bryant at his

extension 5543.(A) Both(B) Any(C) Few(D) All

127. All employees are required ------- to the rules of theoffice stated in the employee manual.(A) to adhere(B) adheres(C) adhering(D) have adhered

128. The Miami Paper Products Conference is one of thebiggest conferences ever ------- in Florida.(A) stayed

(B) referred(C) held(D) went

129. Sales of Sacony Running shoes increased ------- afterthe company slashed prices by over 30%.(A) accidentally(B) expressively(C) dramatically(D) eagerly

130. The state government gives annual ------- to schools andpolice stations based on growth and need.(A) division(B) assistance(C) statement

(D) association

131. Before agreeing to any changes to the current bylaws,the commissioner ------- reads the proposed bill and has itexamined by his advisors.(A) thoroughness(B) thorough(C) thoroughly(D) most thorough

132. School policy ------- any students from having more than4 guests at one time into their dorm rooms on campus.(A) implies(B) detects(C) pretends(D) discourages

133. ------- all employees are required to work in the officedaily, the manager allows work to be done at home forspecial circumstances.(A) Although(B) On behalf of(C) So that

(D) Therefore

134. For safety reasons, only security personnel are ----- intorestricted areas.(A) permitted(B) associated(C) decided(D) written

135. Grand Berry Farms controls the development, sale, and------- of its food products.(A) solution(B) distribution(C) exception(D) repetition

136. Principal Sanders memo has ------- the teachersunderstand the new cutbacks needed for the next schoolyear.(A) become(B) made(C) brought(D) given

137. Tom Sizemores ------- in team management have madehim the ideal candidate for the new position.(A) strengths(B) stronger(C) strengthen(D) strong

138. Coburn Entertainment had to delay the first day of

shooting after their initial budget was ------- by the investors.(A) rejected(B) escaped(C) objected(D) exempted

139. After Grant Hill ------- the training for businessmanagement, marketing offered him a position in theirdepartment.(A) has mastered(B) masters(C) had mastered(D) is mastering

140. Investigation into reasons for last quarters drasticlosses should take -------- over all other work.

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(B) resolve(C) credit(D) standard

Part V

Questions 141-143 refer to the following e-mail.==============================================From: [email protected]: [email protected]: September 24thRe: Subscription Inquiry

Dear Mr. Fairfield

I'm emailing in response to your message on September 3rd.I am sorry to let you know that the magazine you wereinterested in subscribing to is no longer available. We havedropped a few magazines from our circulation list this pastquarter.However, we will be able to recommend another companythat can provide you with the subscription ------- the nextmonth.141.

(A) until(B) between(C) within(D) since

If you are interested in this -------, please reply to this e-mailand provide your telephone number.142.(A) moment(B) author(C) advantage(D) option

Peter Built Publishing will ------- you immediately when yourorder becomes available.143.

(A) notify(B) notice(C) notification(D) note

Hope to hear from you again in the future.

Regards,

Adrian Peterson

Customer ServicePeter Built Publishing==============================================

Questions 144-146 refer to the following memo.==============================================To: All Dunder Mifflin Marketing EmployeesFrom: Jan Sticks, Senior Project ManagerSubject: Dunder Mifflin Executive Training Day

This message is for anyone interested in new employeetraining with the CEO or another executive. The program wasdesigned to give new employees a look at all aspects of thecompany and to give our senior executives the opportunity towork with employees and keep tabs on daily routines.With this program, we also hope to improve the ------ process.144.(A) interview(B) recruiting(C) training

(D) application

Newly hired employees will be assigned current executiveswho they will meet for the entire week during their trainingsession so that the trainers can offer advice, instruction, and-------.145.(A) suggestions(B) suggesting(C) to suggest(D) suggested

Executives signing up for the program will be able to offervaluable guidance ------- up-and-coming employees.146.(A) from(B) to(C) on(D) at

Any staff members that are interested in becoming part of agreat program please contact me at [email protected].==============================================

Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter.==============================================Dear, Mr. Camillo

My name is Steve Barkowski and I am the chief publisher atthe Hampton Review.We are currently writing a piece on hotel management for ournext --------, which will focus on the daily routines of hotelmanagers at high-end hotels throughout the northeast.147.(A) show(B) investment(C) issue(D) episode

We ------- to interview a successful manager such as yourself

for the article.148.(A) would like(B) will like(C) liked(D) have liked

If you have the time and are willing to -------- us in the nextmonth, please give me a call at (334) 4535-9978, so we candiscuss the details of the interview and set up a propermeeting time.149.(A) talk to(B) present(C) regulate(D) write for

I really look forward to hearing back from you.

Sincerely,

Steve Barkowski

Editor in ChiefHampton Review==============================================
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Questions 150-152 refer to the following letter.==============================================Matt Ryan1608 North Bay Drive, Aniston, Georgia

Re: Account no. ending in XX5564Amount: $144.57

July 3rd

This is a letter of apology for an error we made toward yourBank of the South checking account. On May 7, wewrongfully debited $144.57 from your account. -------, beforewe realized our mistake, you were charged for overdrawingyour account and you were penalized $39.150.(A) Therefore(B) Moreover

(C) Overall(D) Instead

To correct this error, we ------- both charges of $144.57 and$39 to your account.151.(A) could credit(B) would credit(C) were credited(D) have credited

The adjustment will appear on your August statement, whichwill be mailed at the end of the week.

We ------ regret any inconvenience this may have caused.

152.(A) sincerely(B) sincere(C) sincerity(D) most sincere

If you any other assistance or have any questions, pleasecall us during regular working hours at 1-888-554-7789 orvisit us on the web at BankoftheSouth.com.

Best regards,

Bank of the South Customer Service Dept.==============================================

101. A/D/C/A/B106. D/B//AC/C111. B/B/C/A/D116. B/C/C/C/A121. C/B/B/D/D126. B/A/C/C/B131. C/D/A/A/B136. B/A/A/C/A141. C/D/A144. C/A/B147. C/A/A150. B/D/A

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