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NEW TOEIC Part / / Part + Part 6: finish within 23 minutes 101 American businesses rely on just-in-time delivery of inventory and components to improve _, reduce lead times, and trim costs (a) efficient (b) efficiency (c) efficiently (d) be efficient 102 The course will be broken into six modules, each of which stands alone as an instructional _ (a) quiz (b) unit (c) school (d) teacher 103 Philanthropists Henry and Elsie Wellman today will announce a $20 million _ to Scripp’s Cancer Institute, to provide seed money for promising new cancer research projects (a) donate (b) donated (c) donation (d) donating 105 Proper pricing, accurate quotations, choosing the terms of the sale, and selecting the payment method are critical _ in selling a product or service overseas (a) costs (b) credits (c) elements (d) problems 106 Paul Hamilton _ after 11 seasons as head coach of the Elmhurst football team to focus on his responsibilities as the school’s athletic director (a) worked out (b) named after (c) turned over (d) stepped down 107 Citizens Electronics Corp needs to downsize, to bring it more in line with its shrinking market _ (a) link (b) plug (c) share (d) outlet 104 Attoyot Industries is _ for creating more than 190,000 jobs in the past two years, making it the state’s largest nongovernment employer (a) hiring (b) planning (c) dependable (d) responsible 108 The report concluded by recommending that a business _ be hired to help things run more smoothly (a) manager (b) meeting (c) strategy (d) schedule 109 It _ four craftsmen about 30 hours to build, pholster, and finish an authentic Brunton black and cherry dining room chair (a) takes (b) times (c) keeps (d) holds 110 Most scientists doubt Dr Richards’ claim to _ signs of microscopic life on Mars (a) find (b) finding (c) are found (d) having found 111 The Hostetler-Graz _ of Muchen Automotive released the first official photos of its new N-class sedan (a) engine (b) feature (c) vehicle (d) division 112 An earthquake struck about 120 miles off Northern California early Sunday, near _ a larger earthquake occurred last week (a) how (b) that (c) when (d) where 113 After loading the worksheet, review it to make sure the correct _ has been loaded into the input cells (a) data (b) addition (c) computer (d) software 114 All hotel suites _ high-speed Internet access, complimentary breakfast, beverages, and free laundry and valet services (a) charge (b) travel (c) include (d) reserve 115 High school students should be offered extra _ in courses that are required to prepare them for college (a) assistance (b) graduation (c) scholarship (d) registration 116 Communicating with color is a proven way to improve the response you get from print materials _ direct-mail and meeting handouts (a) as to (b) as for (c) such as (d) to such 117 Hydrochloric acid is always _ in the stomach and is a crucial element for proper digestion (a) basic (b) present (c) various (d) allowed 118 If your apartment needs _, contact the 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has operated 136 Most airlines offer discounts for travelers making _ through their Web- sites (a) travel (b) luggage (c) airports (d) reservations 137 If the computer is not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it may cause _ with radio and television reception (a) appliance (b) equipment (c) reception (d) interference 138 Heat-related problems are more likely to occur among workers who have not been given time _ to working in the heat (a) adjusted (b) to adjust (c) adjustment (d) are adjusting 139 Economic growth in many countries will be _ until Chinese demand for Asian goods picks up (a) sent off (b) held back (c) taken down (d) checked out 140 We are located _ 1075 Bellevue Way, just north of Bellevue Square Mall in Belgate Plaza (a) at (b) of (c) to (d) with Questions 141-144 refer to the following letter It is never too _ to start thinking about your child’s or your grandchild’s education 141 (a) early (b) short (c) quick (d) young At Resident 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(c) via (d) over Respondents expect crude to average $50.50 this year and $46.50 next year London crude futures touched $60.26 a barrel today, the highest since the contract was _ in 1988 148 (a) drilled (b) entered (c) consumed (d) introduced Questions 149-152 refer to the following letter Water and electricity are a dangerous _, 149 (a) mix (b) set (c) sum (d) tie which is why there are so many regulations governing such matters as the use of electrical _, voltage limits, and types of electrical outlet permitted in wet areas 150 (a) methods (b) contracts (c) economies (d) appliances However, regulations vary greatly between countries, from the types of switches and outlets allowed _ the room, to the _ needed before someone can tackle electrical work in bathrooms 151 (a) in (b) into (c) onto (d) after However, regulations vary greatly between countries, from the types of switches and outlets allowed _ the room, to the _ needed before someone can tackle electrical work in bathrooms 152 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(a) Online (b) Through a catalog (c) At its own retail outlets (d) From major furniture stores Stopped Cold Above Mars The recent solar activity has claimed a far-off victim: a radiation meter aboard the Mars Argo spacecraft The instrument stopped working in late October, government officials said last week, after being bombarded by radiation from a particularly intense solar storm The meter, which had worked well in the two years that Argo has been orbiting Mars, was used in part to determine the potential radiation risk to future human explorers Mission engineers have tried to get the meter working again but have not succeeded They say they will keep trying in the coming weeks 155 What does the report say was damaged on the Mars Argo spacecraft? (a) A meter (b) A telescope (c) A solar panel (d) A solar cell 156 Which of the following is true about the Mars Argo spacecraft? (a) It had problems two weeks earlier (b) It was built by American engineers (c) It has been orbiting Mars for two years (d) It is scheduled to land on Mars’ surface To: All Staff From: Kathy White Date: July 25, 20— Re: Back-up for Power Outages/Major Systems Failure In the wake of last week’s major blackout, many people have been asking about our campus’s electrical backup systems In the event of disruption of normal AC power at any node, Telephone Services maintains back-up batteries that can power the system We also maintain a set of back-up telephone lines and a complement of spare equipment The Veterinary School is equipped with back-up generators If the power goes out, the generators will cycle on and restore power to the system During normal office hours, University Maintenance will respond directly to a power failure After hours, the school will contact the local electrical company 157 According to the memorandum, when did the most recent power failure occur? (a) One day earlier (b) One week earlier (c) Two weeks earlier (d) One month earlier 158 Which part of the campus has back-up generators? (a) The Cafeteria (b) The Plant Nursery (c) The Medical School (d) The Veterinary School 159 Who will handle power failures at the university after normal working hours? (a) The Police (b) The Fire Department (c) The local electrical company (d) The University Maintenance Department Pollock’s buys condiment brands from French firm H.J Pollock’s Co., the United States’ largest ketchup maker, has agreed to buy the U&P Foods and Perkins sauce divisions from France’s Groupe Dumar for $852 million The brands, which are marketed primarily in Britain, the United States, and Canada, accounted for close to $292 million in revenue last year, Dumar said Dumar said it will also grant Cleveland, Ohio-based Pollock’s a license to manufacture its O’Shea brand of sauces in Europe as part of the deal The sale adds condiments including Perkins Worcestershire sauce, U&P Sauce, O’Shea soy sauce and Ranee spices to Pollock’s famous original ketchup Besides controlling 60 percent of the U.S ketchup market, Pollock’s makes brands including Rui frozen potatoes and Slimdown diet foods 160 What did Pollock’s Co purchase? (a) Another company (b) New product lines (c) New production facilities (d) License to use a new technology 161 What is learned about H.J Pollock’s Co.? (a) It has facilities throughout Europe (b) It is the largest ketchup maker in the U.S (c) It is the leading food distributor in the U.S (d) It earned $292 million in revenues the previous year 162 Which of the following products is Pollock’s NOT planning to sell? (a) Soy sauce (b) Diet foods (c) Mayonnaise (d) Frozen potatoes Mouth Guard for Migraine Relief Dr James Beard, a dentist and migraine sufferer, has come up with a mouth guard designed to alleviate painful headaches James calls the device the NTI (for nociceptive trigeminal inhibition) System It is small, covering just the two front teeth, and designed to keep the jaw from clenching while the wearer sleeps In clinical trials, more than 80 percent of patients felt some relief after using the NTI for two months It costs around $500 and is available on rescription from a dentist 163 What is the NTI designed to do? (a) Cure colds (b) Stop snoring (c) Improve sleep (d) Ease headaches 164 How is the NTI designed to be worn? (a) On the head (b) In the mouth (c) Over the eyes (d) Around the neck 165 Which claim is made about the NTI? (a) It was tested on people (b) It was developed in Europe (c) It was approved by the government (d) It was designed by a team of scientists Marketing Communications 5801 South Ellis Ave., Suite 2010 Chicago, IL 60637 September 2, 20— Mr Leo Payne, Chief Executive Officer Main Deal Realty 6525 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60626 Dear Mr Payne, During the four years Marketing Communications served as Great Scott's public relations agency, that organization received 500 percent more positive press than it ever had in its history We would like the opportunity to make a presentation to you to serve as Main Deal's public relations agency to handle your entire marketing, public relations, and advertising programs We feel sure we can offer you the same kind of representation that helped Great Scott become a leader in your industry We have specialized in the real-estate industry in Chicago for more than seventeen years I suggest we meet at your office next Wednesday at 2:00 P.M Our presentation will take forty minutes During our years as Great Scott's public relations agency, we worked with Dusty Parker, Shannon Monroe, and Elisa Banks of your company I'm sure they can give you additional information on our qualifications, and you may want them to attend our presentation I will call your office to confirm a meeting time We look forward to meeting with you Sincerely, Marcus Silver 166 What does Marcus Silver want Leo Payne to do? (a) Respond by phone (b) Attend a luncheon (c) Visit Silver’s office (d) Listen to a presentation 167 Which of the following is a claim Marcus Silver makes about Marketing Communications? (a) It offers a money-back guarantee 10 (b) It is designed for small businesses (c) It specializes in the real estate industry (d) It is the leading public relations agency in Chicago 168 What does Marcus Silver hope Dusty Parker, Shannon Monroe, and Elisa Banks will do? a) Schedule a meeting with Leo Payne (b) Make a final decision by the end of the week (c) Sign a contract with Marketing Communications (d) Provide information about Marketing Communications 169 According to the graph, what is the cost of producing 10,000 New Vision 225 Band Saws? a) $0.25 million (b) $0.50 million (c) $0.75 million (d) $1.00 million 171 What is the total revenue from selling 40,000 units? (a) Between $0.75 and $1.00 million (b) Between $1.00 and $1.25 million (c) Between $1.25 and $1.50 million (d) Between $1.50 and $1.75 million 170 How many units does Mercury need to sell before revenue becomes equal to costs? (a) 10000 (b) 20000 (c) 30000 (d) 40000 172 What trend does the graph show? (a) As the number of units produced increases, costs remain fixed (b) As the number of units produced increases, revenues increase faster than costs 11 (c) Increasing the number of units produced does not decrease the costs to produce them (d) Increasing the number of units produced does not raise the revenues received from selling them Review: History of Costume The “History of Costume”or “Zur Geschichte der Kostume”was printed from 1861 to 1880 in Munich by the publishing firm of Braun and Schneider It was originally published as individual plates in a German magazine titled “Munchener Bilderbogen.” Later, these plates were collected and bound into book form The total publication consisted of 125 pages, with four color illustrations per page, for a total of 500 costume designs These plates show historical dress from antiquity to the end of the 19th century This book is an excellent source for students who are studying the history of fashion, and for costume designers One must be aware though, that these illustrations have a Victorian perspective to their designs The last 35 pages show contemporary folk dress (c.1880) from most European, Asian, and African countries These provide a source for researching plays that take place during the Victorian period, such as “The King and I” or “The Sea Gull.” The original book was published in German, so at times, the English translation is confusing This is especially noticeable in the contemporary folk dress plates where many of the countries mentioned now have different names or no longer exist If you wish to obtain additional information on the original book, Denver Publications has an excellent reproduction of the printing entitled “Historic Costume in Pictures” by Braun and Schneider 173 According to the review, how was the “History of Costume” first published? (a) In book form (b) As individual plates in a German magazine (c) As part of a research paper (d) As a series of framed prints 175 What does the review state is a problem with the book? (a) It is poorly translated (b) It is not historically accurate (c) Its images are poorly reproduced (d) It does not include enough countries 174 Which of the following is said to be included in the book? (a) 19th century photographs (b) 500 pictures of costumes (c) Original sewing patterns (d) Nearly 2,000 pages of text 176 According to the reviewer, who might find the book useful? (a) World travelers (b) College students (c) Fashion designers (d) Theater researchers Gredler Energy Opens Hydrogen Energy Station In Sweden Ostrum GE, the second largest power company in the Nordic countries, officially opened its first 12 Hydrogen Energy Station (HES), with technology products provided by Gredler Energy Systems Corporation The new station will supply clean hydrogen fuel to three fuel cell buses as part of the prestigious Green Europe Advanced Transport (GREAT) program Stockholm is one of four GREAT cities that will be using Gredler Energy hydrogen infrastructure products Mr Peter Russell, Chief Operating Officer of Gredler Energy, was in Stockholm for the station opening and commented, “The opening of this station represents the first step in the introduction of a hydrogen infrastructure in the City of Stockholm Ostrum and the City of Stockholm have taken an essential step towards creating a pathway to environmentally sustainable urban transportation solutions and we are delighted to be part of this important movement.” The Stockholm HES is comprised of four modules: pressurized water electrolysis-based hydrogen generation, compression, high-pressure storage and hydrogen fuel dispenser The station is capable of producing approximately 120kg per day of high-purity, high-pressure hydrogen using Gredler Energy’s proprietary technology Each fuel cell bus carries approximately 40kg of hydrogen at 350bar (5,000psi) Gredler Energy Systems Corporation is the world leading developer and supplier of integrated hydrogen solutions, all using the company’s proprietary hydrogen generation water electrolysis technology along with products from corporate partners 177 Who will be in charge of the new hydrogen energy station? (a) Ostrum GE (b) The GREAT Program (c) The City of Stockholm (d) Gredler Energy Systems 178 How much hydrogen will the new station produce each day? (a) 40kg (b) 120kg (c) 350bar (d) 5,000psi 179 The word “sustainable”in paragraph 2, line is closest in meaning to a) Livable (b) Deliverable (c) Combustible (d) Maintainable 180 What is true about the GREAT program? (a) It operates in four countries (b) It is operated by the Gredler Corporation (c) It promotes the use of non-polluting fuels (d) It studies the effects of hydrogen on the atmosphere WELLCRAFT 950 OUTDOOR PROPANE BURNER Equipment Instructions Please read and understand these instructions prior to operating this unit 13 Turn off the valve at the air mixer Connect the regulator to the cylinder and tighten Open the cylinder and check all fittings for leaks Adjust the regulator to desired pressure The regulator offers low to high pressure Turning the handle clockwise (located on the top of the regulator) will increase the pressure The burner is also adjustable by turning the valve to increase or decrease the amount of flame NEVER allow a vessel to go empty, as you could cause damage due to the intense heat the burner creates NOTE: Always turn off the service valve at the cylinder when not in use PLEASE NOTE This is an outdoor cooker only Never use this propane unit indoors and not store the cylinder indoors If you encounter problems with this unit or require additional information, please feel free to contact our customer service department at 952-808-3232 or write us at 2800 Southcross Drive West, Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 James E Bay 110 N Main Ave Odessa, MN 56276-3014 October 10, 20— Wellcraft Tools & Equipment Customer Service Department 2800 Southcross Drive West Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 To whom it may concern, I recently purchased a new Wellcraft 950 Outdoor Propane Burner I have operated it twice, carefully following your instructions, and have noticed a problem with the pressure adjustment controls I have tried varying the pressure by adjusting both the regulator handle and the valve, as per the instructions contained in the box The problem I have found is that the regulator handle seems to get stuck at a certain point when attempting to lower the pressure, and then suddenly shuts off the flame This has happened several times The handle difficulties indicate to me that I purchased a defective unit Since this burner is under warranty, I am returning it with the express hope that you will be able to exchange it for a functional burner I have 14 purchased Wellcraft products in the past, and have been satisfied with their overall quality I trust that the 950 Outdoor Burner will meet all my needs, once I have a fully functioning model Thank you for your consideration Best regards, James E Bay 181 What warning does Wellcraft make about its burner? (a) The valve should be connected before use (b) Only Wellcraft propane fuel should be used (c) The propane cylinder should not be stored indoors (d) The regulator should be checked frequently for leaks (b) The valve adjustment is missing (c) The burner emits a strong smell of gas (d) The burner shuts off for an unknown reason 182 How can the burner pressure be adjusted? (a) By opening the gauge on the cylinder (b) By tightening the valve on the air mixer (c) By using the valve or the regulator handle (d) By turning the regulator handle counterclockwise 185 What does James E Bay state regarding Wellcraft? (a) He has had problems contacting them by phone (b) He has never purchased their products before (c) He has had problems with their products in the past (d) He has been satisfied with past purchases he has made 183 Which problem does James E Bay report with his burner? (a) The regulator handle gets stuck 184 What does James E Bay want Wellcraft to do? (a) Repair his burner (b) Give him a full refund (c) Send him a new Wellcraft 950 burner (d) Exchange his burner for a different model 15 -How to Read Your bill Account Summary/Amount Due: This explains the previous amount due, current amount now due, and payment due date, plus any outstanding balance and late payment charges since your last billing Service Address: This indicates the service location The service address may differ from the billing address Gas Usage: This is the billing period, as well as your meter readings, at the beginning and end of the 16 current billing period You will also find the amount of gas (measured in CCF; CCF =100 cubic feet) consumed during the billing period R01-RES Non-Heating Charges: This rate is for non-heating customers The Customer Service Charge is a flat rate that depends on what kind of customer you are (heating vs nonheating) The cost to deliver the gas through Patriot’s distribution system is the Delivery Charge, and the cost of each unit of natural gas is the Commodity Charge The Fuel Charge is a variable rate that might fluctuate over the course of the year, and is multiplied by the quantity of gas consumed over the billing period Billing Period: This section compares gas consumption and average daily temperature between the current billing period (month) and the same period last year 186 How much does Joseph Bloom need to send to Patriot Gas Company? (a) 10.79 (b) 83.97 (c) 87.17 (d) 171.14 187 How many cubic feet of gas does one CCF represent? (a) (b) 10 (c) 100 (d) 1000 188 What represent? does the Commodity Charge (a) The charge for gas used in heating (b) The price of each unit of natural gas (c) The quantity of gas consumed over the billing period (d) The cost to deliver gas through the distribution system 189 How much is the per unit Delivery Charge? (a) 0.0193 (b) 0.3831 (c) 0.6171 (d) 0.8487 190 Which of the following is true regarding Joseph Bloom’s bill? (a) It must be paid within 30 days (b) A 1% late charge has been added (c) The account is one month overdue (d) The amount due covers two billing periods 17 Dear Dr Murphy, Thank you very much for agreeing to make a third meal available to my son Brian while he is enrolled in Fairview’s after-school band program I have one concern, though, about the food being offered after school The choices not seem to have any relation to recognized medical studies about such things as excessive fat, sugar, and useless junk food Brian informs me that in recent days his after-school menu has included fried fish with fried potato nuggets, a hot dog with potato chips, and fried chicken with French fried potatoes The most healthful piece of food offered to Brian in the past week seemed to be a small piece of green pepper floating on a sea of cheese on a pizza I not feed my son this sort of food at home, and I don’t think it’s appropriate for a school to serve Your regular lunch fare usually-includes a salad and a cooked vegetable Is there any reason why these couldn’t be offered as part of the after-school meal, as well? I would very much like to talk to the school dietician or whoever has designed the after-school menu about the school’s third meal food offerings Thank you for your help 18 Sincerely, Karen Diamond 191 On how many days of the week does Karen Diamond’s son receive after-school meals?? (a) days (b) days (c) days (d) days 192 What is learned about Fairview’s after school meal program? (a) Meals must be served after 4:00 p.m (b) Some food is provided by local restaurants (c) Eligibility is determined by a national program (d) The School Board does not provide additional staff resources for it 193 What complaint about the third meal program does Karen Diamond make? (a) The food is not healthy (b) The portions are too small (c) No vegetarian options are offered (d) Fruit is never included with a meal 194 Which of the following meals was NOT served to Karen Diamond’s son? (a) Hot dog with potato chips (b) Cheese pizza with a garden salad (c) Fried fish with fried potato nuggets (d) Fried chicken with French fried potatoes 195 What does Karen Diamond ask to do? (a) Receive a refund from the school (b) File a formal letter of complaint (c) Speak with the school’s dietician (d) Change to a different meal program “From : tbranson@kleingraphics.com Date : Thu Jul 26, 20 01:44:43 PM US/Pacific To : mtaylor@kleingraphics.com Subject : Request to attend conference Dear Marsha, I am writing to request permission to attend the three-day “Internet Marketing Conference”in San Francisco, September 13-15 Attached is a brochure describing the seminar The cost of attending is approximately $1,200, plus transportation (I’m willing to drive), hotel, and meals I have spoken with Fred Black, Creative Director of DiPerno and Jones Advertising, who went to last year’s conference in Mexico, and he recommends it highly As the Marketing Manager for Klein Graphics, I think it would benefit the company tremendously to have me learn the latest trends in this important field Please let me know if you would like more information from me about the conference or how I would expect the training to benefit my job at Klein Graphics 19 Thank you in advance, Tara Branson” “IMC San Francisco 2006 - The 9th Internet Marketing Conference - Date: 13-15 September - Location: San Francisco Conference Center 255 South Airport Boulevard South San Francisco, CA 94080 The best Internet Marketing Conference comes to San Francisco Learn Internet marketing, meet industry professionals and get in-depth overviews of everything you need to know about the fast-paced, web-based world Three days of Internet marketing immersion Tuesday, September 13th - “Business Day”- a great business concept is the key to Internet marketing success Get business-savvy Wednesday, September 14th - “Technology Day”- technologies and new developments that your Internet business needs to know now Thursday, September 15th - “People Day”- People are the key to organizational success Develop the means to focus on your most important assets, your staff and customers After three days at the IMC 2006 conference, you will gain a head start on the competition with the best people skills, superior marketing techniques and a great business concept Expert advice Expert results IMC 2006 welcomes experts from across the Internet marketing industry More than 30 topics will be discussed from search engines, domain names and analytics to blogs, pay-per-click and rich media Everything you ever wanted to know about Internet marketing and more Registration The registration fee for IMC 2006 is $1,190 for the full three-day conference If you are looking for guaranteed Return On Investment, IMC 2006 is the ultimate investment Discover the potential of Internet Marketing.” 196 What is Tara Branson’s job? (a) Graphic Designer 20 (b) Creative Director (c) Marketing Manager (d) Advertising Director (c) Human resources (d) Government guidelines 197 What is learned about the Internet Marketing Conference? (a) It costs more than $1,200 (b) It is being held in a hotel (c) It changes location every year (d) It takes place over a three-day weekend 199 What does Tara Branson claim to have done? (a) Attended the previous year’s conference (b) Received permission from her supervisor (c) Negotiated a discount on registration fees (d) Spoken with a previous conference attendee 198 What is expected to be the focus on the second day of the Internet Marketing Conference? (a) Business (b) Technology 200 What does Tara Branson offer to do? (a) Drive to the conference (b) Pay her own daily expenses (c) Put together a detailed budget (d) Write a report when she returns ANSWER 101 B 111 D 121 B 131 B 141 A 151 A 161 B 171 C 181 C 191 B 102 B 112 D 122 C 132 B 142 B 152 C 162 C 172 B 182 C 192 C 103 C 113 A 123 C 133 D 143 D 153 B 163 D 173 B 183 A 193 A 104 D 114 C 124 B 134 A 144 A 154 A 164 B 174 B 184 C 194 B 105 C 115 A 125 C 135 C 145 D 155 A 165 A 175 A 185 D 195 C 106 D 116 C 126 C 136 D 146 C 156 C 166 D 176 D 186 D 196 C 107 C 117 B 127 A 137 D 147 B 157 B 167 C 177 A 187 C 197 C 108 A 118 C 128 C 138 B 148 D 158 D 168 D 178 B 188 B 198 B 109 A 119 A 129 B 139 B 149 A 159 C 169 B 179 D 189 D 199 D 110 D 120 C 130 D 140 A 150 D 160 B 170 B 180 C 190 D 200 A 21