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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. (a) demonstrate (b) reflect (c) prove (d) examine 106. If new employees have questions about their medical benefits or _______ plans, please refer them to Lindsay in Human Resources. (a) penchant (b) pensive (c) pension (d) penance 107. Although record sales were experienced last year, the company was _______ to downsize employees following an unexpected decrease in orders this year. (a) enforced (b) forceful (c) forcible (d) forced 108. You should _______ to the client with a polite letter thanking him for raising these concerns with us and also assure him the problem will be addressed. (a) acknowledge (b) return (c) reply (d) reciprocate 109. All candidates considering a position within our Computer Services Department should have 1 experience 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 noticeable increase in employee satisfaction and productivity. (a) borrow (b) donate (c) lease (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) necessity (b) necessary (c) necessities (d) necessarily 116. Many don't realize that RTC is one of the twenty-two subdivisions of Adaptek United, one of the nation's leading _______ companies. (a) transit (b) transient (c) transitive (d) transitory 117. One new industry development is the use of micro-financing institutions that _______ lenders to issue 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 2 119. The evaluation forms that you requested should have 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 to reach 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 marketing campaigns. (a) By (b) Although (c) Despite (d) With 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 for the data management position. (a) qualified (b) relevant (c) complete (d) improved 127. Between 1995 and 1998, the World Finance Institution _______ over $800 million dollars to business leaders in developing countries. (a) accounted (b) borrowed (c) lent (d) used 128. The company over-marketed and then held a meeting to discuss _______ for increasing availability of the product. (a) advertising (b) solutions (c) difficulties 3 (d) shortcomings 129. If you don't feel better by tomorrow morning, I _______ that you call your supervisor, stay home from 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's protocol and company expectations regarding privacy. (a) confident (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 to finish the project by tomorrow's deadline, but we can certainly have it done by the middle of next week. (a) imperative (b) important (c) impeccable (d) impossible 137. With the _______ of gasoline rising, companies are investigating the viability of alternative fuels that burn cleaner and are renewable as well. (a) cost (b) payment (c) charge (d) fee 138. When the customer came into the shop this morning, she started _______ that her new watch stopped working after only two days of normal wear. (a) complain (b) complainer (c) complaining 4 (d) complaint 139. When she found out the company was increasing its 401k matching contributions, Ms. Jackson put her entire bonus _______ her 401k account. (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 next month's issue _______ tomorrow morning. (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 the upcoming annual convention. 141. (a) our (b) its (c) their (d) my The convention will be held in Cape Town, South Africa to reflect the growing interest in tourism on this continent. The agenda for the convention is packed with presentations, seminars and working groups covering a wide variety of topics relevant to travel agency employees. A new session on visa regulations and an expanded workshop on effective office management _______ to the schedule to help your agency increase its success. 142. (a) had been added (b) have been added (c) has been added (d) would have been added Don'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 for the convention before January 15 will receive a 10% discount. In addition, rooms have been reserved at the Grand Vista Hotel in Cape Town; ask for the special NTAA discount rate. The _______ way to complete your registration is to visit our website, www.ntaa.org. 143. (a) more convenient (b) less convenient (c) most convenient 5 (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 Project Coordinator position. I am _______ interested in this position and would like to formally submit my resume 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 in communications and marketing. Plus, my professional experience is supplemented by my academic background, which includes formal training in Business Management and Communication. I believe I can contribute a great deal to your organization in terms of dedication and innovation. My drive and motivation 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. BANK GOLD Your Community Bank Dear Mr. Oh Dae-Su, 6 I am writing to _______ you to the Bank Gold family. 147. (a) receive (b) welcome (c) include (d) accept We pride ourselves on _______ excellent service for over thirty years, and we are happy to add you to our growing 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 your decision to do business with Bank Gold. In two to three business days, you _______ receive another mailing from us, which will include your ATM card and a Quick Review Pamphlet that will outline our services and important numbers for your reference. 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 that was predicted by many to put the popular website in the hands of very powerful man: billionaire Reinaldo Salazar. Salazar proposed a corporate buy-out that would give him ultimate _______ of the website. 150. (a) organization (b) prediction (c) control (d) profits However, 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 to prevent the takeover. 151. (a) suddenly (b) sadly (c) abruptly (d) reportedly Still, Cavanaugh has not formally rejected the offer and is not _______ to give his formal response until the end of the week. 7 152. (a) expected (b) expecting (c) expectation (d) expect Part 7 : finish within 22 minutes Memorandum 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 the holidays. Additionally, several branches will be closing early on Thursday, December 21. Please consult the 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 to ensure payment before the holiday closing. If you are not able to turn in your time sheet by the 19th, you will not get paid for the final pay period of the year until regular business hours resume on January 2. We wish all of our employees and their families a happy holiday season. For more information on this and other 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 on December 21? (a) 12 p.m. (b) 1 p.m. (c) 3 p.m. (d) 6 p.m. 8 155. By what date do the time sheets need to be turned in? (a) December 19 (b) December 21 (c) December 22 (d) January 2 156. What will happen if employees don't turn in their payroll information by the designated time? (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. IntelliCorp is Now Hiring Work with one of the nation's top recruiting companies and gain valuable skills for tomorrow! IntelliCorp is currently looking for ambitious individuals to fill an important data entry position at our new Summerville office. The Data Entry Specialist will be in charge of updating and maintaining our database as well as improving upon our existing system. Duties will include programming as well as be responsible for data entry. The Data Entry Specialist will also be responsible for communicating information with other branches around the country in a timely manner and will work under the direct supervision of the Branch Manager. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree, preferably in information technology or programming, although candidates with degrees in other disciplines will be considered. Other preferred qualifications include: familiarity with databases, attention to detail, proficiency with database software, experience maintaining electronic files and the ability to work independently. We offer excellent insurance benefits as well as a retirement plan. We also provide paid training and a fun work environment. Compensation is commensurate with experience and performance. For more information on the position, contact Michelle at 607-332-0003 or email hiring@IntelliCorp.com. 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. Economist Joao Arruda Receives Lifetime Achievement Award 9 Last week the University of Sao Paulo awarded Joao Arruda, one of the most influential economists of our time, with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The ceremony was held at the university, which is located on the outskirts of Sao Paulo, not far from his hometown of Mairipora. Arruda is the economist credited for the economic recovery of his native Brazil by recommending progressive economic plans based on micro-lending and sustainable development. Two years ago, he was awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize for this work. As Minister of Finance for Brazil, he also helped develop a thriving economy based on ecotourism that would not disrupt the fragile environment of the Amazon nor interfere with the indigenous groups that call the Amazon home. Arruda trained under the great Robert Jenkins and was part of The Chicago Five, an elite group of economists at the University of Chicago. From the beginning of his illustrious career he has been credited with revolutionary thinking, especially in the field of Solidarity Economics which emphasizes the importance of a local, culturally-centered economy. 161. What is this article about? (a) The elite group of economists known as The Chicago Five (b) The economics department at the University of Chicago (c) The accomplishments of a pioneer in economics (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 first paragraph, line 5 is closest in meaning to (a) popular. (b) valuable. (c) respectful. (d) reputable. ELECTROGOLD CORDLESS TELEPHONE Style #32445-EG Thank you for choosing the ElectroGold Cordless Telephone. 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(a) Read through the Owner's Manual (b) Call 1-800-353-2 970 (c) Check the new voice-mail indicator (d) Follow the instructions in the Quick Guide 1 67 What is the difference between the Quick Guide and the Owner's Manual? Economy Shows Signs of Strengthening After Disappointing Year Although financial analysts . D 164. D 165. C 166. C 1 67. B 168. D 169. A 170 . D 171 . C 172 . A 173 . D 174 . C 175 . A 176 . D 177 . A 178 . A 179 . C 180. B 181. D 182. D 183. B 184. C 185. D 186. C 1 87. A 188. C 189. C 190. D 191 cash 126. At this point and time, I think Thomas Simpson is the most _______ applicant we interviewed for the data management position. (a) qualified (b) relevant (c) complete (d) improved 1 27. Between. to give his formal response until the end of the week. 7 152. (a) expected (b) expecting (c) expectation (d) expect Part 7 : finish within 22 minutes Memorandum To: Cal Commerce Employees From: