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2009-02f

NEW TOEIC Part 5 / 6 / 7

Part 5 + Part 6: finish within 23 minutes

101 The unexpected, sharp drop in profits during

the second quarter was a big _ to the

members of the corporation's executive committee

(a) disappoints

(b) disappointing

(c) disappointed

(d) disappointment

102 After a thorough review of the _, Mr

Turner and I both believe we're going to have to

think about hiring outside the company

(a) postings

(b) resumes

(c) job listings

(d) seminar

103 The problem is that either the copying machine

is out of toner, or we need to call the service number

for _ assistance again

(a) cartridge

(b) scheduled

(c) technical

(d) automatic

104 Last month, we hired a new freelance web

designer to _ the site; however he hasn't been

able to give much time to our project so far

(a) outline

(b) close down

(c) update

(d) uplift

105 Since our billing cycle ends on the 22nd, the

statement you received yesterday does not _

payments made on your account after July 31st

107 Although record sales were experienced lastyear, the company was _ to downsizeemployees following an unexpected decrease inorders this year

(a) enforced(b) forceful(c) forcible(d) forced

108 You should _ to the client with a politeletter thanking him for raising these concerns with

us and also assure him the problem will beaddressed

(a) acknowledge(b) return(c) reply(d) reciprocate

109 All candidates considering a position within ourComputer Services Department should haveexperience in database management _computer maintenance

(a) yet(b) and(c) but(d) because

110 If we can _ a larger office space,without a doubt, I think we will see a noticeableincrease in employee satisfaction and productivity

(a) borrow(b) donate

(d) receive

111 If we don't _ the invoice by the end of

the week, please call the company's hotline and ask

if there's a problem with our order

(a) receive

(b) receipt

(c) receivable

(d) receptive

112 Could you look into renting a _ hall

with at least a two hundred person seating capacity

for the annual awards ceremony

(a) banquet

(b) bouquet

(c) buffet

(d) bankrupt

113 I don't think Mr Pederson was _ by the

casual explanation Joe offered for the disastrous

mistakes he made in the training manual

(a) amusing

(b) amusement

(c) amused

(d) amuse

114 As sales manager, Ms Argento _

employee productivity, improved staff morale, and

created motivating sales team goals

(a) has increased

(b) increased

(c) increasing

(d) increase

115 The supervisor says you can research new

software packages, but that does not _ mean

that she will approve new expenditures

(a) transit(b) transient(c) transitive(d) transitory

117 One new industry development is the use ofmicro-financing institutions that _ lenders toissue loans through online payment websites

(a) tolerate(b) stop(c) enable(d) disable

118 There won't be any way to compare the figures

in the market analysis until the information is _ in a spreadsheet and we can review it

(a) checked in(b) laid out(c) jotted down(d) run by

119 The evaluation forms that you requested shouldhave been _ to all the production employees

in your division several weeks ago

(a) noticed(b) accepted(c) included(d) distributed

120 The owners relied on grassroots marketing toreach the community and _ more customers

to the local restaurant

(a) charm(b) tempt(c) attract

(d) persuade

121 Mr Lewis needs to know as soon as possible

_ you will be arriving in Philadelphia early in

the morning or later in the afternoon

(a) where

(b) how

(c) whether

(d) either

122 _ last year's devastating flooding,

tourism in the well-known areas of Mozambique is

thriving once again, mainly due to aggressive

123 Once we sign the merger _ with

Lovelace Art Supplies, we will be the largest

provider of arts and crafts materials in the city

(a) understanding

(b) conclusion

(c) agreement

(d) proposition

124 The new chief executive officer's job offer

won't be _ until all parties have agreed on the

recommendations made by the company board

(a) finalized

(b) finalist

(c) finally

(d) finals

125 The company just implemented a new policy

that allows in-house accountants to _

personal checks for our employees but only for

amounts under five hundred dollars

a) cache

(b) crash(c) chase(d) cash

126 At this point and time, I think Thomas Simpson

is the most _ applicant we interviewed forthe data management position

(a) qualified(b) relevant(c) complete(d) improved

127 Between 1995 and 1998, the World FinanceInstitution _ over $800 million dollars tobusiness leaders in developing countries

(a) accounted(b) borrowed(c) lent(d) used

128 The company over-marketed and then held ameeting to discuss _ for increasingavailability of the product

(a) advertising(b) solutions(c) difficulties(d) shortcomings

129 If you don't feel better by tomorrow morning, I _ that you call your supervisor, stay homefrom work and make a doctor's appointment

(a) consider(b) suggest(c) think(d) believe

130 All of the new hires at the law firm signed a _ agreement which clearly states the firm'sprotocol and company expectations regardingprivacy

(b) confidently

(c) confidentiality

(d) confidentially

131 I am sorry to hear that you are having personal

problems, but that is not an _ for arriving at

work an hour late on a regular basis

(a) excused

(b) excuses

(c) excusing

(d) excuse

132 The USA Times reported that Seattle's largest

and favorite local cafe chain Coffee Dream was

bought out _ a national chain last week

(a) with

(b) by

(c) at

(d) for

133 Sam expressed to me that he doesn't feel that

you have the right to _ his project when you

haven't even read the literature pertaining to it

(a) critical

(b) criticized

(c) criticizing

(d) criticize

134 Every employee of the company, with the

_ of Sarah Young and Jacob Marquez, is

required to attend the safety course on May 1st

(a) exemption

(b) acceptation

(c) exception

(d) acceptance

135 Before the merchandise is _ introduced

to the market, it undergoes countless reviews and

safety tests all designed for quality assurance

(a) never(b) ever(c) seldom(d) rarely

136 I am sorry to report that it is _ for us tofinish the project by tomorrow's deadline, but we cancertainly have it done by the middle of next week

(a) imperative(b) important(c) impeccable(d) impossible

137 With the _ of gasoline rising, companiesare investigating the viability of alternative fuels thatburn cleaner and are renewable as well

(a) cost(b) payment(c) charge(d) fee

138 When the customer came into the shop thismorning, she started _ that her new watchstopped working after only two days of normal wear

(a) complain(b) complainer(c) complaining(d) complaint

139 When she found out the company wasincreasing its 401k matching contributions, Ms.Jackson put her entire bonus _ her 401kaccount

(a) around(b) into(c) by(d) towards

140 Kathy just called and said that the photo editor

at Dollars Magazine asked for the page layouts for

(a) with

(b) from

(c) by

(d) on

Questions 141-143 refer to the following letter.

National Travel Agency Association

18th Annual Convention

February 21 - 25, 2007

Cape Town, South Africa

Members of the National Travel Agency Association (NTAA) should mark _ calendars for theupcoming annual convention

141 (a) our(b) its(c) their(d) myThe convention will be held in Cape Town, South Africa to reflect the growing interest in tourism on thiscontinent The agenda for the convention is packed with presentations, seminars and working groupscovering a wide variety of topics relevant to travel agency employees A new session on visa regulationsand an expanded workshop on effective office management _ to the schedule to help your agencyincrease its success

142 (a) had been added(b) have been added(c) has been added(d) would have been addedDon't miss this exciting convention! Registration fees are $150 for employees of NTAA members, and

$200 for non-members The registration fee includes all materials and meals Members who register forthe convention before January 15 will receive a 10% discount In addition, rooms have been reserved atthe Grand Vista Hotel in Cape Town; ask for the special NTAA discount rate The _ way tocomplete your registration is to visit our website, www.ntaa.org

143 (a) more convenient(b) less convenient (c) most convenient(d) least convenient

Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter.

Jill Meiki

4569 Bellamont Ave

Edinburg, TX 78539

(956)383-5914

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing in response to the advertisement in The Monitor seeking candidates for the ProjectCoordinator position I am _ interested in this position and would like to formally submit myresume for your review

144 (a) hardly(b) barely(c) extremely (d) just

My professional experience and knowledge precisely match the _ specified in your advertisement

145 (a) qualifiers(b) qualifications(c) quality(d) qualify

My background includes a wealth of experience in business administration, specifically incommunications and marketing Plus, my professional experience is supplemented by my academicbackground, which includes formal training in Business Management and Communication I believe I cancontribute a great deal to your organization in terms of dedication and innovation My drive andmotivation to get the job done in an efficient and professional manner have proven beneficial to my past _, and I hope to show you what a true asset I can be

146 (a) background(b) business(c) education(d) employers

Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter.

We pride ourselves on _ excellent service for over thirty years, and we are happy to add you to ourgrowing number of satisfied customers

148 (a) provided

(b) provide(c) has provided(d) having provided

In today's big banking world, we know you have many banks to choose from, and we appreciate yourdecision to do business with Bank Gold

In two to three business days, you _ receive another mailing from us, which will include yourATM card and a Quick Review Pamphlet that will outline our services and important numbers for yourreference

149 (a) will(b) may(c) can (d) would

Questions 150-152 refer to the following letter.

Markslist.com Resists Corporate Buy-Out

Chicago - The creator of Markslist.com, Mark Cavanaugh, met with investors last week in a move thatwas predicted by many to put the popular website in the hands of very powerful man: billionaire ReinaldoSalazar Salazar proposed a corporate buy-out that would give him ultimate _ of the website

150 (a) organization(b) prediction(c) control(d) profitsHowever, a stipulation was added that would allow Cavanaugh to have some creative control Cavanaugh _ voiced his disapproval against Salazar's motives and stated he would do everything he could toprevent the takeover

151 (a) suddenly(b) sadly(c) abruptly(d) reportedlyStill, Cavanaugh has not formally rejected the offer and is not _ to give his formal response untilthe end of the week

152 (a) expected(b) expecting(c) expectation(d) expect

Part 7 : finish within 22 minutes

To: Cal Commerce Employees

From: Jenny Calhoun, Office Manager

Re: Office Closures

The main office of Cal Commerce and all branches will be closed from December 22 to January 2 for theholidays Additionally, several branches will be closing early on Thursday, December 21 Please consultthe chart below for more detailed information on branch closings

Miami December 21 - noon closing

Coconut Grove December 21 - regular business hours

Virginia Gardens December 21 - regular business hours

Bay Heights December 21 - closing at 3 p.m

Palmetto Bay December 21 - noon closing

We remind all employees to submit time sheets to the payroll department by 1 p.m on December 19 toensure payment before the holiday closing If you are not able to turn in your time sheet by the 19th, youwill not get paid for the final pay period of the year until regular business hours resume on January 2 Wewish all of our employees and their families a happy holiday season For more information on this andother holiday closures, please visit our website: www.calcommerce.com

153 What is the purpose of the memorandum?

(a) To remind employees to fill out time sheets

correctly

(b) To inform workers about an upcoming

change in office hours

(c) To announce the opening of a new branch in

Miami

(d) To attract visitors to the company website

154 When does the Palmetto Bay branch close

156 What will happen if employees don't turn intheir payroll information by the designated time?(a) They will have to visit the payrolldepartment in person

(b) They will not receive holiday pay on theirchecks

(c) They will have to fill out a new time sheet.(d) They will not be paid until after the holiday

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157 Where would this announcement appear?

(a) In a national database

(b) On an employment website

(c) In a software catalogue

(d) In an employee's handbook

158 What is NOT listed as a qualification?

(a) A degree in business

(b) A knowledge of certain computer programs

(c) The ability to be detail-oriented

(d) The capability to work alone

159 How could a candidate get more

information?

(a) Ask the branch manager(b) Check the company's homepage(c) Go to the Summerville office(d) Call the number provided

160 The word “discipline” in paragraph 2, line

5 is closest in meaning to(a) obedience

(b) punishment

(c) field

(d) university

161 What is this article about?

(a) The elite group of economists known as The

(d) The road to economic recovery in Brazil

162 Where was Joao Arruda born?

(a) Sao Paulo

(b) Chicago

(c) Mairipora

(d) Amazonas

163 What is Arruda's specialty?

(a) Sustainable development(b) Micro-lending

(c) Ecotourism(d) Community economics

164 The word “prestigious” in the firstparagraph, line 5 is closest in meaning to