Tài liệu Longman preparation series for the toeic test advanced part 17 pptx

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The questions below are based on the following bulletins You are to choose the one

best answer to each question Answer all the questions based on what is either stated

directly or implied in the bulletins

Questions 1-3 refer to the following bulletin

ATTENTION

This is to notify all employees who

previously have not enrolled in a health plan of their opportunity to enroll at this time In addition, employees who are members of a plan may make changes if they wish to

The employer contributes a major

portion of the cost of this insurance and offers you excellent health protection at

a reasonable cost If you are not enrolled

in a plan, it is suggested you give serious consideration to these benefits There will

be no other opportunity to enroll until next year at this time

(A) Employees

(B) Health care providers

(C) Insurance agents

(D) The human resources department

who would probably ignore this notification?

(A) Those not covered by a health plan (B) Those dissatisfied with their health plan (C) Those covered by a spouse’s health plan

(D) Those ready to change their insurance

(A) The employer pays little, but the security is excellent

(B) There will be no further opportunity to enroll fora year

(C) Changes may be made in the following year

(D) The employer pays the entire cost of the insurance

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Questions 4-6 refer to the following bulletin

If a problem arises regarding property or services purchased with your credit card, you may have the right not to pay the balance due You must return the items and allow the merchant the opportunity

to correct the problem There are two limitations on this right:

* The purchase must be made in your home state or within 130 miles of your current mailing address

¢ The price of the purchase has to exceed fifty dollars

(A) Limitations on purchases

(B) Payment of credit card purchases

(C) Returned items

(D) Merchants’ pricing

purchaser to exercise this right?

(A) The merchant has corrected the purchase

(B) The balance of the bill has been paid

(C) The purchase was made ina different state

(D) The item costs more than fifty dollars

(A) There is a dispute on a credit card billing

(B) The problem concerns purchases made with cash

(C) The merchant corrected the problem

(D) Partial payment was made

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Maintaining the balance between services

sacrificing our neighborhoods

It is citizen participation that makes this

(A) Acommunity businessperson (B) A potential investor

(C) Amember of a citizens group (D) A local politician

(A) Discouraging

(B) Aggressive

(C) Matter-of-fact (D) Encouraging

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Questions 9-12 refer to the following bulletin

9,

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pt ‘ADOPT A DOG!

.2 German shepherd females

° 4 Doberman, male

2 Rottweiler females

well trained, very loyal, obedient

++ 3-month trial in your home

°¿ If returned, no questions asked

CALL TRACY FOR MORE DETAILS

403-555-8563 x 21

How many breeds are up for adoption?

(A) One

(B) Two

(C) Three

(D) Four

Why does the company have dogs?

(A) To protect warehouse property (B) To protect employees’ homes (C) To protect company offices (D) To supply guard dogs for other companies

- A great opportunity for our employees to adopt a loyal friend

of the company! Five of our guard,dogs are scheduled to retire

GIVE ONE OF OUR RETIREES A GOOD HOME!

Not recommended for homes with young children

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(A) An employee who is allergic to animals (B) An employee with an infant

(C) An employee who lives in a small apartment (D) An employee who wants security

Why might the company be giving these dogs away?

(A) They may be too aggressive

(B) Their contracts may be up

(C) They may be too friendly

(D) They may be getting too old for this work

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ON-LINE AUCTION!!! fi

GOING GOING GONE! :

GO TO OUR COMPANY WEBSITE,

CLICK ON “AUCTION,”

VIEW ALL OUR OFFERINGS, AND PUT IN A BID!

“ym GREAT SELECTIONS! <7

DEADLINE TO PLACE ALL BIDS FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 7:00 P.M

All furniture sold as is All sales final

No refunds

Winning bidders will be notified by e-mail

13 Where might you find this bulletin?

(A) In the newspaper (B) In the employee lounge

(C) On the website

(D) On TV

(A) They should visit the 8" Street offices

(B) The items are posted on the company’s website

(C) They can request a list by e-mail

(D) The items are listed on the back of the bulletin

(A) The bidder can return them and get his or her money back

(B) The company can repair them

(C) You cannot view them before bidding

(D) The bidder must take the item in its current condition

READING PRACTICE

FORMS AND TABLES

The questions below are based on the following forms and tables You are to choose the - one best answer to each question Answer all the questions based on what is either

stated directly or implied in the forms or tables

Questions 1-3 refer to the following table

REASONS FOR NO FRANCHISES AT PRESENT IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES

RESPONDENTS

1 Government or legal restrictions 14 32.6

2 Insufficient foreign demand for products 8 18.8

3 Lack of market information 16 37.2

4 Trademark and/or copyright obstacles 2 47

5 Products not adapted to foreign consumers 3 7.0

6 Excessive geographic distance 20 46.5

* Multiple answers given by some

survey represent?

(A) Those that had several franchises abroad

(B) Those that refused to ever expand abroad (C) Those that were presently expanding in other countries (D) Those that were established in only one country

(A) Lack of proximity

(B) Not enough research (C) Laws forbidding products

(D) Too much trouble

3 How many participants responded to the survey? @ Oo ®O (A) 20

(B) 40 (C) 43 (D) 76

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Rates: $2 for every word each day Minimum charge $30 for 15 words or fewer Ị

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4 How much would a message containing 10 words cost? C Ow

(A) $2 every day it is run

(B) $20 daily

(C) $150 from Monday to Friday

(D) $600 monthly

5 When should the advertiser submit the form? @ C3 €5

(A) The day before publication

(B) Prior to 2:00 in the afternoon

(C) After the deadline (D) Within 24 hours of publication

6 When would editions of the Sydney Daily News @ OO ®D

most probably come out?

(A) In the late afternoon (B) Early in the morning (C) Around noon

(D) Weekly

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Questions 7-9 refer to the following form

Dot Parker

RETAIL INSTALLMENT CONTRACT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT The Undersigned (herein called Purchaser) purchases from Stein Brothers, Inc (seller) and grants to

the following described property

a security interest in, subject to the terms and conditions hereof,

Trade-In Allowance

Subtotal 325.00 Sales Tax 16.25

INSURANCE AGREEMENT

The purchase of insurance coverage is voluntary and not required for credit $

is available at a cost of $ for the term of credit

| desire insurance coverage

Date:

| do not desire insurance coverage

Signed: “Dat Parteer— Date: eee 18, 20-

7, What can be determined by reading this form?

(A) Insurance is guaranteed

(B) There was no credit for a trade-in

(C) Insurance coverage is mandatory

(D) The buyer must pay interest on the item

8 What is true about the purchaser na med on this form?

(A) She has not decided on insurance coverage yet

(B) She has a family business

(C) She owns an appliance store

(D) She needed a washing machine

9, How much will it cost to insure this appliance?

(A) $325 (B) $16.25 (C) $341.25

(D) It isn't stated

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WorldWide Airlines

Discount airfares for week of

March 15

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Los Angeles — New York $ 205 Los Angeles — Melbourne $575 Los Angeles — Buenos Aires $ 475 San Francisco — Tokyo $ 610

San Francisco — Seoul Š 650

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All fares quoted are one way, economy class

Round-trip fares are double the one-way fare

Prices guaranteed until midnight March 21st

Call WorldWide Airlines for information on business

and first-class fares

10 Who would be interested in the information

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on this table?

(A) People who prefer luxury accomodations

(B) People who travel to Europe (C) People who like to save money

(D) People who are planning a trip between Los Angeles and San Francisco

How much would a round-trip ticket between

Los Angeles and Melbourne cost?

(A) $475 (B) $575 (C) $950 (D) $1150

What should someone who wants a first-class

ticket to Seoul do?

(A) Pay $650 for a one-way ticket

(B) Travel with a different airline (C) Purchase a ticket before March 22nd

(D) Call the airline for more information

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Questions 13-15 refer to the following form

Now you can share Bibliophile: The Journal for Book Lovers with

a friend Just fill out the form below and send it in with a check for

$24 for a one-year subscription (10 issues) or $45 for two years

(20 issues), We'll do the rest

Send to:

Name Isabella Kang

Address 83 West State Street

City Park View, [A 16924 Country USA

From:

Name Howard Zimmer

Address 1/080 Eastern Avenue

City Brownsville, MA 01910 Country USA

_ Yes, I want a gift card enclosed with the first issue

Foreign addresses add $12 or its equivalent for postage Most currencies accepted

(A) To order books

(B) To request a gift catalog (C) To order a gift subscription to a magazine (D) To request extra copies of a journal

(A) A friend of Isabella Kang

(B) A magazine publisher (C) Anemployee of Bibliophile

(D) A bookseller

(A) Send in their money in dollars only

(B) Pay extra for the cost of mailing

(C) Order the current issue only

(D) Request information in their native language

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