Toeic Reading practice15 key

Questions 41-43 refer to the following advertisement.. Questions 44-46 refer to the following letter.... questions or concerns.Questions 47-49 refer to the following advertisement.. Ques

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 Nelson Employment Agency is looking for an _ administrative secretary tomanage a busy legal office specializing in employment law

5 Our employees must strive to always remember that this company was founded on the _ that providing customer satisfaction is our most important goal

11 Mr Jones _investing in that company, but he finally decided against it.

17 We regret _ your office of the changes to the program earlier and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

A not having informed

19 In a press release dated March 3, Charter Travel Corporation _ a record-setting

$3 million increase in last quarter revenues

A announced

B announce

C announcing

D has been announced

20 It is important that we provide _ information to our clients when they call toeither inquire about their statements or the status of their claims

23 It was recently reported in the Sun Times that many furniture manufacturers havetemporarily cut back on using quality materials due to a _ profit margin

D leading

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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 advertisement.

DO YOU TRAVEL ON BUSINESS?

41 A rarely

B uncommonly

C frequently

D occasionally

CALL ATA, THE ASIAN TRAVEL AGENCY

We’re the place for busy travellers like you We take care of the logistics so you can focus onyour job We handle airline, hotel, and rental-car reservations throughout Asia, and we alwaysoffer the _ prices Our regular business clients receive a 5% discount on every order

Questions 44-46 refer to the following letter.

questions or concerns.

Questions 47-49 refer to the following advertisement.

Big Foot Shoes

Walk a mile in our shoes, and you'll never buy from anyone else!

END OF THE YEAR SALE!

Saturday, December 16th ONLY

Mark your calendars because you're not going to want to miss this one For one day only,everything in the store _ heavily discounted

47. A will have been

48. A cut

B reduce

C sale

D cost

But we didn't stop with the price cuts Check out our cool two-for-one special, which allows you

to take home two pairs of shoes - any style and price - for the price of one Everything in the store

is on the sale, including all accessories This is the time to stock up on all your favorite shoes,because you'll never see shoe prices this _ again

49. A cheaply

B cheaper

C cheapest

D cheap

Big Foot Shoes

Questions 50-52 refer to the following notice.

Public Notice: Landscaping Job

The city council has recently agreed to spend an estimated three million dollars the city park near the harbor 50 A has developed

B will be

developed

C develop

D to developLocal landscaping contractors are encouraged to visit their city council website (www.harborcit-cc.org) in regards to how to bid work for the project

51 A about

B in

C at

D on

All bids _ submitted by August 13, 2010

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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 advertisement

Career.com Job Profile

Job: Architect (entry level)

Duties associated with this job include: Data compilation, design computation, and elementaryarchitectural assignments

Possible duties: Estimate and plan preparation or structure inspection

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in architecture No professional experience required

Base salary range: $30,000 to $50,000 a year

* data specific to the New York City area

53 What is being offered?

A A marketing position

B An architect position

C A graphic design position

D A elementary school teaching position

54 According to the information, what is true about the job?

A It requires a master's degree

B It pays between $50,000 and $80,000 a year

C It is a high level position within a company

D It does not require professional experience

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Questions 55-57 refer to the following fax

FAX

To: Peter Cooke, Headly Electronics

From: Darren Simpson, Customs and Excise Bureau

Re: Shipment

Date: April 2nd

A shipment of 48 refrigerators has now been cleared for collection by the Dover PortAuthority Customs and Excise Bureau This shipment arrived on March 27th An importtariff of £13 is payable on each item in the shipment At £13 x 48 that comes to a total of

£634 This is payable before the shipment will be released for collection Payment should

be made to Westman Bank, account #223003, account holder: Custom and Excise Pleasefax us once payment has been made

55 What is the purpose of this fax?

A To inform Peter Cooke that his shipment is ready for collection

B To inform Peter Cooke that his shipment has been rejected

C To inform Darren Simpson that he should pay a fee

D To inform Darren Simpson of the cost of a refrigerator

56 Who is Darren Simpson?

A An official at the Customs and Excise Bureau

B An importer of electrical appliances

D An email

Questions 58-60 refer to the following advertisement.

58 What is the purpose of this advertisement?

A To announce a change in business hours

B To advertise a business for sale

C To encourage diners to eat early

D To attract more customers

59 What will customers receive if they spend more than $10?

A A second meal

B A liter of soda

C 50% off their next purchase

D A $2 discount on their bill

60 What will happen on June 16?

A A new owner will take over the business.

B The coupons will expire.

C Prices will be further reduced.

D The business will close.

Questions 61-65refer to the following letter

Mitchell Dorsey

1600 Linder Ln

Springfield, MA

Italian Food at its Finest The Venezia

Under New OwnershipOpen 7 Days, 11 A.M.–11 P.M

COUPON

$2 off

Any order over $10 with this

coupon.

Not valid with other offers.

Offer good until June 16.

COUPON 50% off

Buy 1 meal, get 2nd one 50% off with this coupon.

Not valid with other offers.

Offer good until June 16.

FREE

1 liter of soda with delivery with this coupon.

Not valid with other offers.

Offer good until June 16.

716-555-4234

March 3, 2009

To whom it may concern:

This letter is a request to correct outdated information in my credit file I have enclosed

a copy of the report your company provided to me on December 14, 2008

The delinquent mortgage payments to SP Bank were caused by an accounting error which was not my fault The payments due have been cleared as of January 15, 2009 which you can confirm in the enclosed statement from SP Bank I am requesting that this item be deleted immediately from my record

In addition, please send a corrected copy of my credit record to me and all the creditors who have received a copy within the last 6 months

Thank you for your cooperation If you have any questions concerning this matter, don’t hesitate to contact me

Sincerely,

Mitchell Dorsey

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61 What is the purpose of Mr Dorsey's letter?

A To apply for a new credit card

B To complain about the accountants at SP Bank

C To fix an error in his credit record

D To close an old account

62 Why were his payments delinquent?

A The bank was at fault

B He misread his statement

C He accidentally paid late

D The payment went to the wrong bank

63 What is a mortgage?

A A student loan for tuition

B A fine for paying late

C Payments for an automobile

D A loan for a house

64 What does he want the bank to do?

A Cancel his account

B Delete one item

C Write an apology

D Call him back

65 Why does he request a corrected copy?

A Because he has been waiting for 6 months.

B So he can loan money.

C To confirm the changes

D Because other creditors need the information.

Questions 66-69refer to the following advertisement

Do you often take domestic flights? Collecting air miles, but still not getting anywhere?

If you think it takes too long to earn free flights with other frequent flyer programs, you are not alone Why don’t you join the club? The Western Airlines Flight Club We may not be the most famous, but we can promise you we are one of the best The Western Airlines Flight Club gets you on free flight faster because we reward you for the number of trips you take, not how many miles you fly For anyone who takes mostly domestic flights, it’s a great way to earn a free flight Join our club by taking 8 round trips (2 one ways = 1 round trip) within 12 consecutive months on Western Airlines* Before boarding each flight, have our Customer Service Agent stamp your application Once you’ve received 16 stamps, mail in your application and we’ll send you a plastic embossed membership card which you will use to receive credit on all future flights, a free round-trip ticket to anywhere in the continental US, and a free drink coupon book Remember, credit must be obtained prior to flight Unfortunately,

we cannot credit passengers for past flights

Call 1-888-888-8888 for an application form or download our printable form from our website at www.western.flightclub.co Get started now!

*A full list of condition may be viewed on our website The number of free flight that can be taken within a 12-month period by an individual is limited to a

maximum of four Stamps are not transferable.

66 Which of the following is NOT required in order to qualify for a free flight?

A Applications must be stamped prior to boarding every flight

B Passengers must get 16 stamps

C Applications must be mailed in when they have 16 stamps

D Passengers must fly once a month for 12 months

67 What is different about this frequent flyer program?

A 2 one-way trips are the same as a round trip

B The rewards are fast, and you get to join a club

C It doesn’t matter how far you fly

D You get a free drink coupon booklet with your first free flight

68 How many free flights can a passenger take in one year?

A As many as they qualify for

B A maximum of 4

C One

D A maximum of 12

69 How can customers obtain an application form?

A By calling a special phone line or downloading the form

B By flying with Western Airlines

C By attending a special seminar

D By sending a fax to Western Airlines

Questions 70-73refer to the followingjob announcement

70 What kind of firm is hiring?

A A computer company

B An accounting office

C An advertising agency

C A computer science major

D A director of human resources

73 The word “automated” in paragraph 5, line 2, closest in meaning to

A global

B modern

C common

D mechanical

Questions 74-76 refer to the following memo.

To: All Employees, Knight Accounting Agency

From: Ted Knight, Chief Executive Officer

Subject: Staff Retreat

I am writing to remind you that our annual staff retreat will be held on Wednesday,December 13 and Thursday, December 14 at the City Convention Center, 1510 ParklandAvenue Attendance is mandatory for all employees Please plan to arrive promptly at 8a.m on both days; continental breakfast and lunch will be provided

Our annual staff retreat is an opportunity to acknowledge our accomplishments, receivetraining and support, and set our goals for the coming year We've hired a professionaltrainer to start the retreat with some fun and informative activities designed to help uswork more effectively as a team Next, we'll meet in small groups to talk about our jobsand what we can do to become more successful Finally, we'll come together as a group toshare insights and to write our mission statement and objectives for next year

In preparation for the retreat, please write a personal mission statement and a briefdescription of your job Please email these to me at tknight@kaa.com no later than 5 p.m

on Monday, December 12 I will compile your responses into a handout that will be

distributed to all employees In addition, managers should submit to me a list ofobjectives for their divisions no later than 10 a.m on Tuesday, December 13 Taking afew moments out of your busy schedules to do this advance preparation will make theretreat more valuable for all of us.

I look forward to seeing you at the City Convention Center! Feel free to contact me if youhave any questions

74 What is the memo mainly about?

A Some mandatory meetings for managers

B A proposed luncheon for new employees

C A required employee training session

D An optional planning retreat for the staff

75 Who will lead a session on teamwork?

A The company president

B A hired facilitator

C A group of executives

D The business manager

76 When is the deadline for managers to submit their list of division goals?

A December 12

B December 13

C December 14

D December 15

Questions 77-80 refer to the following article.

Hard Times Ahead for Local Graduates

Billy Roybal just graduated from Centerville Community College with a degree in

semiconductor manufacturing technology Like the other 30 students who enrolled in his class 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 move elsewhere The reason: Supreme Semiconductor recently announced a hiring freeze

Graduates of the community college training program aren't the only ones who are upset.Officials at Centerville City Hall are debating whether to sue Supreme Semiconductor forbreach of contract Five years ago, the city partnered with Centerville CommunityCollege and Supreme Semiconductor in an innovative training agreement The cityagreed to give the semiconductor company a significant tax break in return for fundingthe training program at Centerville Community College Supreme Semiconductor, for itspart, hoped to benefit with a steady stream of well-trained local workers who would helpthe company expand over the next 20 years.

However, changes in the highly competitive computer technology industry have led toless business for Supreme Semiconductor Furthermore, pulling out of its contract tosponsor the community college program may not be the only downside Karl Thompson,president of Supreme Semiconductor, told Central Valley Daily News that variousproblems could force the company to close by the end of the year, resulting in a loss ofover 300 jobs in the Centerville area He also said that company executives are hoping tomeet with city officials to find some ways of avoiding a lawsuit

In the meantime, there are no easy answers for graduates such as Billy He says finding ahigh-paying job is more important to him than staying in Centerville, so if a suitable jobdoesn't materialize within a few months he plans to look for employment in another state

As he and others leave, hopes for a bright future for the computer technology industryand Centerville are quickly fading Some city officials are still hoping there is some way

to keep Supreme Semiconductor open Without it, said Mayor Charles Laughlin, theeconomy of Centerville will suffer a major blow

77.What is the topic of the news article?

A A new computer training program

B A student's struggles to graduate

C A company that can't provide jobs

D A city that doesn't promote growth

78 The word “virtually” in the first paragraph, line 3 is closest in meaning to

A quickly

B basically

C possibly