Toeic Reading practice12 key

Questions 41-43 refer to the following notice.. Sincerely, Christopher Webster Human Resources Enclosures Questions 47-49 refer to the following advertisement.. Questions 55-56 refer to

READING

In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understandwritten English There are three parts to this section, with special directions for each part

YOU WILL HAVE ONE HOUR AND FIFTEEN MINUTES

TO COMPLETE PARTS 5, 6, AND 7 OF THE TEST

PART 5: Incomplete Sentence Directions: You will see a sentence with a missing word Four possible answers follow

the sentence Choose the best answer to the question and fill in the corresponding oval on

your answer sheet

1 Bookstore chains now control _ 4% of the market for hardcover trade books

6 The price of training seminars _ all workshops and lectures for the weekend

9 When we _ the world's economic development on a timeline we can see periods

in which certain business sectors experienced an economic boom

20 Customs duties and taxes are paid by the _ at the time of delivery, or they can

be billed to the Federal Express account

29 A number of new programmers will start on Monday, so please address them

to make them feel part of the team

31 As standard, applications are sent to each Local Authority after every 10 applications,

or on a given day each week, depending on _ is sooner

A how

B what

C when

D which

32 _ enters their lucky number can receive a coupon that allows free access to playgames on online game site PNG

A Anyone

B Whose

C Whoever

D Every

33 Formal, pre-screened interviews _ all day, both for summer position, as well

as permanent positions for graduating students

38 Studies have _ that wise product placement can increase company revenuesdramatically in relatively short periods of time

40 If Mr Logan and Ms Calkins are unable to meet at the _ time, please email

me and I'll try to reschedule at a more convenient time

A prepared

B supported

C canceled

D arranged

Part 6: Text Completion Directions: Read the texts on the following pages You will find a word or

phrase missing in some of the sentences Below each of the sentences, fouranswer choices are given Select the most appropriate answer to completethe text Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet

Questions 41-43 refer to the following notice.

Anyone caught stealing will be No exception If you notice anyone acting

42 A persecuted

B executed

C prosecuted

D perspective

suspiciously in the store, or witness anyone taking items without paying, do not hesitate

to report it to one of our uniformed staff If your actions lead to the arrest of a shoplifter, you may be _ to a community service reward

I am pleased to confirm our offer of part-time employment at Western Enterprises In your role

as research assistant, you will report to Dr Emma Walton, who will keep you informed of yourspecific duties and projects Because you will be working with confidential information, youwill be expected to the enclosed employee code-of-ethics agreement

Your employment status will be reviewed in six months

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me Otherwise, please sign and return one

copy of this letter You may keep the second copy for your files

We look forward to working with you

Sincerely,

Christopher Webster

Human Resources

Enclosures

Questions 47-49 refer to the following advertisement.

Job opportunities at the Shindlin company

Are you looking for a position that makes full use of your talents and at the same timeallows you to grow in your profession? The Shindlin Company, a leading publisher ofreference and educational books, provides a dynamic and creative workplace with a fullpackage of benefits and opportunities for

48 A applicant

B application

C to apply

D apply

submit your resume along with a letter of interest to hr@shindlinco.com We will contact

you when we an opening that matches your skills and background

49 A have

B will have

C had

D have had

Questions 50-52 refer to the following advertisement.

Great Computer Workshops for Your Employees!

Available through High Star Training, Inc

Have you been wondering how to keep your staff current with new software andtechnology advances? Do you want to provide the best available computer training foryour employees without _ your budget?

B constructed

C comprehensive

D committed

PART 7: Reading comprehension

Directions: In this part of the test, you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine

and newspaper, articles, letters, and advertisements Each text is followed by severalquestions Choose the correct answer to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C)

or (D) on your answer sheet

Questions 53-54 refer to the following notice.

ATTENTION ART ENTHUSIASTS

Becksvoort Gallery is holding a

PUBLIC SALE

in the Grand Ballroom at the Hotel Luxe

299 Norman Street, MelbourneCome and see our range of exquisite pieces

Original oils * Watercolors * Tapestries * Crafts

Friday, July 15 8:30 A.M – 4:00 P.M.

For descriptions and pictures of select itemsvisit our Web site at http://www.becksvoort.com/market

53 What is the purpose of the notice?

A To announce a sale of artwork

B To advertise the opening of a hotel

C To offer a discount on painting lessons

D To publicize a photography exhibition

54 According to the notice, what can people do online?

A Purchase selected items

B Order tickets to an event

C Register for art classes

D View some pieces of art

Questions 55-56 refer to the following memo.

Memorandum

To: Supervisors

From: Judy Linquiest, Human Resource Manager

Sub: Probation periods

As of January 1st all new employees will be subject to a 3-month

probationary period Medical, holiday, and flextime benefits will not

apply to new staff members until the full 3 months have expired After

the three months have been completed, please contact your employees

and inform them that their probationary period has ended The HR

department will contact you by email 2 days in advance to remind you

of the date Thank you for your cooperation

55 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

56 When does the change come into effect?

A Today

B In 2 days

C In 3 months

D On January 1st

Questions 57-58 refer to the following advertisement.

Office Supplies, Products & Office Furniture

From Anytime Office Supplies!

Anytime Office Supplies offers RUSH DELIVERY in 1-2

Days for all office supplies, office products, business

equipment & furniture

Anytime Office Supplies is your single source for over

35,000 products, including office furniture, meeting

supplies, and much more Our online office supply

ordering system is extremely easy to use and our

customer service staff will do anything to make sure we

meet your needs Our 35 wholesale warehouses &

mega depots provide efficient sources for delivery

throughout the United States

57 What special service does Anytime Office Supplies offer?

C At its own retail outlets

D From major furniture stores

Questions 59-60 refer to the following advertisement.

Insulate your water heater

A cheap and easy way to cut down on heating costs

is to insulate your water heater Not all water

heaters need it, but if your water heater is warm to

the touch, you could be losing heat In this case,

insulating your water heater will reduce heat loss

and can be done without professional help

Self-installation is easy You can pick up a water heater

insulation kit at your local hardware store for about

$20 The cost of the kit will be made up with the

money you will save on your energy costs

59 When is insulation recommended?

A If heating bills exceed $20

B If a professional recommends it

C If the water heater is warm to the touch

D If the water heater is more than five years old

60 What is true about installing insulation?

A It is easy to do

B It is a daylong project

C The kit must be ordered

D It should be handled by a professional

Questions 61-63 refer to the following advertisement.

FREE

SUNGLASSES

AND CASE

Purchase a 12 month subscription to Vacation the Nation today and receive a free pair of

Sunnies Sunglasses with your very own soft leather case.* To get your free Sunnies follow these 3 easy steps

1 Purchase a copy of Vacation the Nation, New York's #1 Travel magazine.

2 Fill out the application card (found in the center of the magazine)

3 Mail the card and $21 95 US to the address provided

*This is a limited time offer only Application and funds must be received no later than Dec 1st 2004 Canadian residents should add $3 US for shipping Offer not available for residents outside of North America

61 What is this advertisement for?

A A summer trip

B A travel company

C A special deal

D A free magazine

62 How much do the sunglasses cost?

A They are free with a subscription

Project evaluation is changing the way decisions are made and has been proven togenerate profits in the companies that embrace it

This course qualifies for the Hubble University Management Certificate Program Withthe completion of the learning module and a final project, students will receive credittowards a Management Certificate This course will be of particular interest to projectmanagers, bankers and insurers

64 What is the purpose of the summary?

A To announce the Hubble University Management Certificate Program

B To outline what students taking the course will learn

C To describe the purpose of risk assessment and crisis management

D To encourage students to sign up for the Certificate Program

65 Where would this summary most likely appear?

A In a university course catalogue

B In a banking magazine

C On a university application

D In the business section of a newspaper

66 Who would NOT be interested in this course, according to the summary?

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 toJanuary 2 for the holidays Additionally, several branches will be closing early onThursday, December 21 Please consult the table below for more detailed information onbranch closings

Miami December 21 noon closing

Virginia Gardens December 21 regular business hours

We remind all employees to submit time sheets to the payroll department by 1 p.m onDecember 19 to ensure payment before the holiday closing If you are not able to turn inyour time sheet by the 19th, you will not get paid for the final pay period of the year untilregular business hours resume on January 2 We wish all of our employees and theirfamilies a happy holiday season For more information on this and other holiday closures,please visit our website: www.calcommerce.com

68 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

69 When does the Palmetto Bay branch close on December 21?

A They will have to visit the payroll department in person

B They will not receive holiday pay on their checks

C They will have to fill out a new time sheet

D They will not be paid until after the holiday

Questions 72-75refer to the following magazine article

Business travelers usually find that they have little time to exercise, especially whentheir schedules are suddenly changed by late meetings or late flights But everyoneshould get some exercises These are ways to make exercise part of your day evenwhen you cannot make it to the hotel’s exercise room Experts suggest stretching yourneck, arms, back, and shoulders while sitting in your airplane muscles Then you canrun in place for a good aerobic workout.

Exercise is not just for your body It is for your mind as well The mind – bodyconnection has long been established by professional medical associations Peoplewho exercise regularly perform more efficiently at work and perform more effectivelythan their colleagues who don’t exercise So to get ahead of everyone else, try toexercise every day, even when travelling

72 Who is this article for?

A Overweight people

B Frequent vacationers

C Business travelers

D Pilots and flight attendants

73 Why is it difficult for travelers to get exercise?

A Their schedules change unexpectedly

B They work too hard

C There are no places to exercise

D They don’t want to exercise

74 Where can travelers exercise?

A At meetings

B In an airplane seat

C In a car

D In the hotel lobby

75 According to the article, what is a benefit of exercise?

A Improved work performance

B Weight loss

C Feeling younger

D Better relationships with colleagues

Questions 76-79 refer to the following information.

Pristine Air

Tips for traveling with children

Here are some things you can bring on your trip that are sure to keep children occupiedand relaxed during a long flight

* Paper with colored pencils or crayons

This allows parents and children to do activities together, or for children to do somethingindependently With blank paper and colored pencils or crayons, children can write, draw,

or make their own games For more excitement, pack small figures to use as board-gamepieces in your carry-on luggage and let children design their own game boards

* Gifts from Pristine Air

Once your international flight has taken off, a flight attendant will offer any childrentraveling with us a picture map of the world and a souvenir passport with stickers thatchildren can affix once they have visited a country There is also a children’s airlinemagazine in the pouch in front of your seat

76 According to the information, what is difficult for children?

A Long car rides

B International flights

C Going shopping with parents

D Waiting for doctor's appointments

77 What are children encouraged to ma?

A A schedule

Questions 80-83 refer to the following article.

Hard Times Ahead for Local Graduates

Billy Roybal just graduated from Centerville Community College with a degree insemiconductor manufacturing technology Like the other 30 students who enrolled in hisclass two years ago, he was told that after graduation, he was virtually guaranteed a well-paying job at the Supreme Semiconductor plant

However, Billy and most of his classmates are either out of work or preparing to moveelsewhere The reason is Supreme Semiconductor recently announced a hiring freeze

Graduates of the community college training program are not the only ones who areupset Officials at Centerville City Hall are debating whether to sue SupremeSemiconductor for breach of contract Five years ago, the city partnered with CentervilleCommunity College and Supreme Semiconductor in an innovative training agreement.The city agreed to give the semiconductor company a significant tax break in return forfunding the training program at Centerville Community College SupremeSemiconductor, for its part, hoped to benefit with a steady stream of well-trained localworkers who would help the company expand over the next 20 years

However, changes in the highly competitive computer technology industry have led to