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NEW TOEIC Part / / Part + Part 6: finish within 23 minutes 101 Customers can receive a refund of shipping costs _ their order is not delivered within ten business days (a) if (b) so (c) that (d) should 102 The Transit Authority is _ construction proposals for a railroad between Rutger City and Sampson International Airport (a) consider (b) considering (c) considerate (d) consideration 103 The town board voted to _ community noise regulations (a) amend (b) command (c) lengthen (d) describe 104 The storm gradually decreased in _ as it neared the coast (a) intense (b) intensity (c) intensify (d) intensification 105 Tinsdale Corp will open three manufacturing plants _ the end of next year (a) on (b) to (c) by (d) of 106 Max-light hopes their new advertising campaigns will _ flashlight sales (a) link (b) boost (c) fixture (d) celebrate 107 Computers with a Linx operating system are not _ of running Digitext software (a) capable (b) capability (c) capableness (d) capabilities 108 We are pleased _ the winner of this year's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Management (a) announces (b) announced (c) to announce (d) are announcing 109 STR Telecom entered a _ of $2 billion to purchase Orstadt Mobile Communications (a) bid (b) finance (c) privilege (d) statement 110 The contract must be _ before being sent to potential employees (a) revise (b) revised (c) reviser (d) revision 111 Despite recent setbacks at Starfax, the company's shares _ strong (a) climb (b) remain (c) decrease (d) summarize 112 Airline passengers may board the plane with only one carry-on bag _ a purse or laptop (a) as far as (b) on behalf of (c) in addition to (d) with regard to 113 Motorists were cautioned to _ using the highway during rush hour (a) avoid (b) decide (c) quickly (d) purchase 116 _ two years at Jay-Dickinson, Janet was promoted to assistant manager of sales (a) Under (b) While (c) After (d) Since 117 Customers who withdraw too much money from their account will _ an overdraft fee (a) incur (b) involve (c) provide (d) continue 118 Executives at Hirsch, Inc eliminated unnecessary meetings, _ on memorandums to communicate with employees instead (a) rely (b) relying (c) reliable (d) reliance 119 A bachelor's degree and at _ five years of experience is required for this position 114 Chessari's Restaurant is a favorite among critics and customers _ (a) alike (b) gourmet (c) preferred (d) affording 115 Lauren Robinson's debut single quickly _ number one on the music charts in both the United Kingdom and Australia (a) reach (b) reached (c) to reach (d) reaching (a) last (b) times (c) least (d) stake 120 The Cornwall Library has the most extensive _ of encyclopedias in the area (a) collect (b) collection (c) collectable (d) collectively 121 Finster Holdings is in talks to _ a majority share of Townsend Bank's stock (a) frame (b) merger (c) install (d) acquire 122 The bridge connecting Potsdam to Suffern will open _ traffic on Tuesday (a) to (b) at (c) as (d) from 123 _ to Sports Monthly now, and you will receive twelve issues for the price of nine (a) Subscribe (b) Subscriber (c) Subscribes (d) Subscription 124 The Mountainview Hotel offers its guests a _ buffet breakfast every morning (a) valuable (b) situated (c) dependent (d) complimentary 125 We regret to inform you that Ms Markowitz's workshop on public speaking _ postponed until next week (a) were (b) being (c) has been (d) would be 126 Last year's _ were proven accurate when the annual budget report was released (a) project (b) projection (c) projectile (d) projections 127 Academic faculty members at Paul University are required to _ regular office hours for student advising (a) talk (b) bank (c) part (d) hold 128 Compusearch is an independent, nonprofit testing and research organization that specializes in computer _ (a) guess (b) pieces (c) expense (d) ratings 129 The prime minister made _ first visit to China in more than ten years a) she (b) her (c) hers (d) herself 130 Work on the building _ project is scheduled to begin next Thursday (a) measure (b) response (c) expansion (d) difference 131 Analysts predict shares of Techmax's stock will continue to increase as their merger with Lexcon _ (a) process (b) proceeds (c) procedure (d) procession 132 Since the company's _ 30 years ago, it has become a household name (a) found (b) founder (c) founding (d) foundational 133 If you know the extension number of the employee you are trying to _, please dial it now (a) return (b) appear (b) coverage (c) covering (d) coverable 137 Ms Winchell frequently _ business for Taylor-Davenport in Africa and Asia a) joins (b) travels (c) conducts (d) originates (c) operate (d) contact 134 Unfortunately, _ room is available on June 16 (a) none (b) both (c) some (d) neither 135 Littrel, Inc is _ employees to fill entrylevel positions at their main branch (a) applying (b) sampling (c) intending (d) recruiting 136 Before choosing an insurance policy, speak with a Sure Life Insurance agent to explore all of your _ options (a) cover 138 _ Travel Smart Magazine, August is the best month to travel in Australia (a) Prior to (b) Inside of (c) As well as (d) According to 139 Patterson Tower has become a national _ for Point Patterson City (a) symbol (b) symbolic (c) symbolize (d) symbolism 140 The package is _, so please handle it with care (a) fragile (b) careful (c) mistaken (d) duplicate Questions 141-143 refer to the following letter How to Invest Online With many brokerage firms offering online trading options, more investors are choosing to invest online With online services, investors can enter orders _ instead of going through their broker 141 (a) direct (b) directly (c) directed (d) direction Still, some online orders are _ by a broker to ensure safe trading for the client and the firm Low fees are another appeal of online brokerage firms 142 (a) educated (b) energized (c) monitored (d) manufactured _, more expensive full-service brokers come with the benefit of advice from market experts, something that is often lacking in the online investment world 143 (a) Any (b) However (c) Because (d) Regarding Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter From: Steven Chang To: All managers Subject: Mandatory seminar As you _ have heard, Sarah Joel, the director of human resources for Caffrey Corporation, will visit our office on Wednesday, February 26 to give a seminar entitled Hiring a Workforce 144 (a) did (b) may (c) can (d) would In her seminar, Ms Joel will discuss various issues in employee hiring and training This seminar is mandatory for all managers It will start _ at 6:30 P.M in the conference room 145 (a) gently (b) falsely (c) promptly (d) similarly If you will not be able to attend the seminar for any reason, please speak with Lucy in administration Official _ of the reason for absence is required before leave will be granted 146 (a) document (b) documenter (c) documentary (d) documentation Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter From: Lawrence Horton [hortonl@technet.com] To: Marshall Gonzales [mgales@ez.net] Subject: Contact Information Marshall, I misplaced my mobile phone last weekend Please contact me at my home phone number or by e-mail if you have any questions concerning _ meeting on Friday My home phone number is (607) 7726566 147 (a) us (b) our (c) ours (d) ourselves I'd still like to meet at The Townhouse at P.M if _ Let me know if you need directions there, and I'd be happy to provide them 148 (a) possible (b) possibly (c) possibility (d) possibilities I hope to hear from you soon, and I apologize for the _ 149 (a) warning (b) stabilization (c) attentiveness (d) inconvenience Questions 150-152 refer to the following letter Dear Ms Hopkins, It was a pleasure meeting you yesterday I greatly appreciate you taking the time to _ me about the marketing position at Cyrion Edutools, Inc 150 (a) inform (b) informative (c) information (d) informational I would like to take this _ to reiterate my interest in the position 151 (a) service (b) assistance (c) opportunity (d) questionnaire It would be a great honor to work for such a distinguished company, and I _ positive my background and experience would be an asset to you 152 (a) am (b) is (c) be (d) are Part : finish within 22 minutes Casey's Florist Hamilton's best florist and gift shop Present this coupon to receive 50 percent off all bouquets for our Tenth Anniversary Sale Coupon expires April 11 Casey's Florist is located on the corner of Farber and Rosen Streets in downtown Hamilton Open seven days a week 10 A.M to P.M (744) 845-9003 153 What does the coupon offer to customers? (a) A discount on bouquets (b) A free gift with purchases (c) Free delivery of all flowers (d) Discounted merchandise for one week 154 What information about the shop is NOT included on the coupon? a) The hours (b) The location (c) The Web address (d) The phone number Computer Help By Elise Hershey Tip #349 Printer errors are a common source of frustration for computer users Often, printer errors occur when there are too many print jobs in queue If your printer will not print a document or is printing something other than the document you chose, turn it off While the printer is turned off, access the operating system main menu on your computer or laptop Click on the folder titled Printers and delete any documents in the print queue Once you have cancelled all pending print jobs, turn your printer back on and try to print the desired document If this does not work, you may want to reinstall the software that originally came with your printer 155 What is the main purpose of the article? (a) To compare prices on printers (b) To announce a product's release (c) To instruct on printing documents (d) To give advice on fixing a problem 156 What is mentioned about software? (a) It is included in the price (b) It may need to be reinstalled (c) It should be exchanged for another program (d) It can be used on multiple operating systems From: Reiko Kenji To: Brent Wood, Holly Marquez, Tamia Mumba, Arel Mance Subject: Sick days Attention all department managers: Effective January 3, all sick leave forms must be accompanied by a physician's note As always, forms must be submitted to the general affairs office and approved by Mr Ferguson before any absences are designated as paid sick leave Employees are entitled to a maximum of 15 paid absences per calendar year This includes ten days for medical and five days for personal leave Any absences that are not accompanied by medical documentation will be considered a paid personal day off unless the employee s limit of five paid personal absences has been exceeded In this case, the absence will be unpaid and subject to review by the human resources staff during employee evaluations Please discuss this with the members of your department at your next departmental meeting Call me at extension 6767 if you have any questions regarding this change in policy Reiko 157 When will the new policy begin? (a) December 11 (b) December 15 (c) January (d) January 10 158 What are employees required to do? (a) Get a health examination (b) Get a note from their doctor (c) Submit their medical records (d) Use the company health insurance plan 159 Where should documents be submitted? (a) To Mr Wood's office (b) To Ms Kenji's office (c) To the general affairs office (d) To the human resources department 160 What can be inferred about unpaid absences? (a) Employees are entitled to five per year (b) They are a new part of the absence policy (c) Human resources employees take them often (d) They are considered during employee evaluations Dear Ms Lucketti, On behalf of the Parent Teacher Association, I would like to apologize for the misinformation in our last letter concerning the school board meeting for April Unfortunately, the wrong date was included in that letter The school board meeting will not be held on Wednesday, April 13, but instead on Tuesday, April 12 at P.M The meeting will be held in the Opelousas Central High School Auditorium as stated in the original letter Again, we apologize for this oversight and hope it does not discourage you from attending As you know, the new high school curriculum will be discussed at this meeting As the parent of an Opelousas Central High School Student, we believe it is important for you to attend this meeting If you have any further questions or would like to clarify any information in this letter, please call our office at 948-8045 Sincerely, Fern Lee Opelousas PTA 161 Who is Ms Lee? (a) A member of the Opelousas school board (b) An Opelousas Central High School student (c) A teacher at Opelousas Central High School (d) A member of the Parent Teacher Association 162 For what does Ms Lee apologize in her letter? (a) Not responding sooner (b) Not attending a past meeting (c) A last-minute schedule change (d) A mistake in a previous letter 163 What topic will be covered at the school board meeting? (a) The new curriculum (b) A building renovation (c) A school board election (d) The high school fundraiser Credit Card Statement Account holder: Deborah Glass Account number: XXX XXXX XXX 7482 Billing period: August 21 to September 21 Current balance: $290.22 Available credit: $209.78 Minimum payment due: $45 Payment due date: October 10 Posted Transaction Amount Balance September 20 Mitchell's Groceries $39.22 $290.22 September 19 Abuela's Mexican Restaurant $45.10 $251.00 September 11 Mitchell's Groceries $56.75 $205.90 September Office Supply Warehouse $12.90 $149.15 August 28 The Sandwich Factory $32.20 $136.25 August 23 Electronics World $104.05 $104.05 Beginning Balance: $0.00 164 What is true about Ms Glass? (a) She eats at The Sandwich Factory often (b) She purchased groceries twice in September (c) She works near Abuela's Mexican Restaurant (d) She used a coupon at Office Supply Warehouse 165 How much did Ms Glass pay at Office Supply Warehouse? (a) $12.90 (b) $32.20 (c) $104.05 (d) $149.15 166 On what day did Ms Glass most likely purchase electronics? (a) August 23 (b) August 28 (c) September 18 (d) October 10 From: Jack Fox To: All employees Subject: New mailboxes 10 During the week of Monday, October 25, the mailroom will be closed so new mailboxes can be installed Once the mailroom is reopened on Monday, November 1, everyone will be assigned a mailbox that corresponds to their office number Until then, mail will be stored and sorted in the administrative office You may pick up your mail there Jack Fox 167 Why was the memo written? (a) To explain a new office procedure (b) To announce that a room will be closed (c) To inform employees about a new schedule (d) To notify employees about a training session 168 What will employees receive on November 1? (a) A mailbox number (b) A project outline (c) A company calendar (d) An employee handbook Research Analyst The Vancouver Council on Higher Education (VCHE) is currently seeking three candidates to fill positions in research analysis at their main office The VCHE is an independent research agency that works to improve the quality of Vancouver's postsecondary education system and increase its accessibility to students of all backgrounds The VCHE monitors quality and accessibility within Vancouver public universities and provides the information it compiles to both the academic institutions and the government The VCHE also advises both parties on how best to meet improvement and accessibility goals The VCHE is seeking three Research Analysts to support the aforementioned research efforts Research Analysts will work directly under the Vice President of Research They will also work closely with senior research staff to develop evaluative methods, write reports, and prepare presentations Requirements * A master's degree in education, social science, or a related field; * Strong statistical analysis skills as demonstrated through at least two years of experience in a researchbased occupation; * Familiarity with data analysis software applications; * Exceptional written and oral communication skills; and * Exceptional presentation skills 11 In order to be considered for a position, please send all documents by August 169 What is the VCHE? (a) A research agency (b) A security company (c) A public university (d) A software manufacturer 170 How many positions are currently available? (a) One (b) Two (c) Three (d) Four 171 What is indicated about the position advertised? (a) It will begin on August (b) It will be in the Toronto office (c) Employees will lobby government officials (d) Employees will work with the senior research staff 172 What is NOT listed as a requirement for the position? (a) A master's degree (b) Presentation skills (c) Five years of experience (d) Familiarity with software Net Tech Agreement Net Tech guarantees that all of its machines conform to Net Tech specifications and are free from manufacturing defects During the warranty period, Net Tech agrees to repair or exchange any Net Tech machine that does not meet specifications or contains defects of any kind The warranty period begins on the date of the machine's purchase and extends for one year The machine's date of purchase can be found on the original sales receipt If, during the warranty period, any part of the machine is removed for a Net Tech conversion or upgrade, the replacement part will fall under the same warranty agreement as the removed part Unless otherwise specified, the warranty period and service level of the added part will be the same as that of the Net Tech machine on which it has been installed This warranty agreement applies only in the country or region where the Net Tech machine was purchased 173 What type of document is this? (a) A warranty (b) A sales receipt (c) A gift certificate (d) A set of instructions 174 What is true about the document? (a) It was issued by the manufacturer (b) It does not have an expiration date (c) It is valid in more than one country (d) It does not apply to machine upgrades 12 175 What is indicated about replacement parts? (a) They are not eligible for a discount (b) They are covered under the original warranty (c) They should be installed by a licensed professional (d) They must be returned within seven days for a full refund Dear Ms Kowalski, I would like to introduce our newest math workbook series to you As an elementary educator who uses books from Eduvantage Publishing, I think you will find this workbook series beneficial Math Basics is a workbook series aimed at elementary school students in second, third, and fourth grade The goal of the series is to reinforce the basic math concepts students will learn from regular classroom lessons The series contains three workbooks at three different levels, all of which can be used as a supplement to regular classroom teaching and will strengthen the math skills and strategies students already possess Each 250-page workbook in the series is divided into 10 topical chapters and provides brief, easy tofollow instructions for completing math problems Each workbook also includes a wealth of practice exercises that students can use to sharpen their understanding of the featured concept Additionally, each workbook comes with a teacher's guide and a complete answer key Workbook features include: * Drills and practice exercises in basic math concepts * Fun activities to reinforce key concepts * A glossary of important math terms * Colorful illustrations and diagrams to help demonstrate concepts Concepts taught throughout the series include: * Addition and subtraction; * Time and money; * Measurement; * Graphing and geometry; * Place values, fractions, and decimals; and * Multiplication and division Math Basics workbooks are currently priced at $7.99 each, with a significant discount for bulk orders For more details on the workbook series or to place an order, please contact me at 554-7729 13 Sincerely, Lucile Duval Sales Associate Eduvantage Publishing 176 The phrase “aimed at” in paragraph 2, line of the letter, is closest in meaning to (a) Hoped for (b) Focused on (c) Adjusted to (d) Designed for 177 How many workbooks are in the series? (a) Two (b) Three (c) Four (d) Five 178 What does Ms Duval indicate about the workbooks? (a) They are $10 each (b) They are 200-pages each (c) They each come with an answer key (d) They each include a practice test 179 What concept is NOT included in the workbook series? (a) Algebra (b) Geometry (c) Division (d) Fractions 180 What special offer does Ms Duval mention in the letter? (a) Coupons for teachers (b) Discounts for large orders (c) Complimentary sample workbooks (d) Free school supplies with an order From: Swift Air Customer Service [service@swiftair.com] To: Rochelle Sato [rochblk@linex.com] Subject: Earn air mileage with Swift Air Dear Ms Sato, Our records show that you purchased international air tickets from Swift Air last week For this reason, we would like to invite you to join the Swift Air Global Miles Program to accumulate free air miles towards an international flight of your choice Enrolling in our program is easy Simply visit www.swiftair.com/globalmiles and complete an enrollment form Once you have enrolled, you will be able to accumulate air miles immediately You will be issued a Global Miles I.D number to present when reserving flights and checking in with Swift Air At the completion of your flight, mileage will automatically be credited to your account Claims for uncredited miles can be made within one year from the flight date, so be sure to keep all original ticket stubs and boarding passes in case such a situation occurs 14 *Please visit our Web site to enroll in the Swift Air Global Miles Program and to view mileage rates for our most popular international flights 181 What is indicated about Ms Sato? (a) She forgot her membership I.D (b) She recently returned from a trip to Tokyo (c) She purchased an international flight ticket (d) She has been a Global Miles member for three years 182 According to the e-mail, what must Global Miles Program members present at check-in? (a) A receipt (b) An air ticket (c) An I.D number (d) An enrollment form 183 How many miles will members accumulate for a flight from Tokyo to Madrid? (a) 4,100 (b) 5,650 (c) 5,575 (d) 6,200 184 According to the information, when will miles NOT be credited? a) Six months after a flight (b) On flights originating in Tokyo (c) On code-sharing tickets issued by Swift Air (d) When air tickets are offered at a discounted price 185 How long does it usually take to process a new membership? (a) 24 hours (b) Two days (c) One week (d) One month Gateways Will Release New Browser By Juanita Sanders Los Angeles, July 22 - Gateways announced Thursday that it will release a new version of its Picket Fences browser The announcement was made at the software company's Annual Conference on Technology by chief executive Dante Phillips Phillips said Picket Fences 2.0 will have twice the performance capabilities of the current version and will include a new archiving system and a more powerful instant messaging program It will also have better graphics and a more refined appearance A trial version of Picket Fences 2.0 will be available for download from Gateways' Web site beginning July 25 The browser will become commercially available in August, selling for $119 186 What is Picket Fences? (a) A computer game (b) An Internet browser (c) A computer retailer (d) A graphic design program 15 187 What is stated about Picket Fences 2.0? (a) It will cost $220 (b) It will be released in July (c) It will have improved graphics (d) It will have a sale on all merchandise 188 The word “trial” in paragraph 3, line of the article, is closest in meaning to (a) Sample (b) Contest (c) Difficulty (d) Experience 189 What is being advertised? (a) A free offer (b) A clearance sale (c) A product release (d) A customer contest 190 Why are customers encouraged to act quickly? (a) Supplies are limited (b) The offer will end in August (c) There are not many seats left (d) Only 20 customers will be eligible Woodson Arts Center 1567 Commercial Street Woodson, Illinois 62695 (217) 673-9993 www.woodsonarts.net Events Date Time Event Friday, September P.M Brenda Nelson will sing her greatest hits Saturday, September P.M The High-tops will perform songs from their latest album Sunday, September P.M Artist Nicholai Henry's work will be on display Sunday, September 12 P.M Comedian Todd Donald will perform 191 Who will perform on September 12? (a) A band (b) A singer (c) A comedian (d) A theater group 192 Who is Nicholai Henry? (a) A singer (b) An actor (c) An artist (d) An opening act 193 On what day will the High-tops perform? (a) Friday, September (b) Saturday, September 16 (c) Sunday, September (d) Sunday, September 12 194 According to the information, why should concertgoers arrive early? (a) To get autographs (b) To take photographs (c) To have refreshments (d) To see musicians perform 195 What are audience members encouraged not to do? (a) Purchase tickets online (b) Arrive early to see the opening show (c) Leave video cameras unattended (d) Exit the venue during the concert Welcome to the Hampton University Online question and feedback page We will try to respond to all inquiries within two business days *If you have a question that requires immediate attention, please call our main office at 773-442-9011 To send feedback or ask a question about Hampton University Online, please complete the form below: Your e-mail address: ac360@netmail.com Your feedback or question topic: Business services Your Comments: I'm the manager of a public relations company in Hampton, and I think it would be beneficial for my staff members to take some of the continuing education courses offered through your online university next month Do you offer any tuition reimbursements or discounts to businesses? Thank you, Stewart Anderson 196 For whom is Mr Anderson's question intended? (a) A company manager (b) An online university (c) A university professor (d) A public relations firm 197 What is true about Mr Anderson's question? (a) It is about the Web site (b) It was asked once before (c) It involves tuition costs (d) It requires immediate attention 198 The word “view” in paragraph 1, line of the e-mail, is closest in meaning to (a) Believe (b) Display (c) Look at (d) Account for 199 When will Mr Anderson most likely receive a response? 17 (a) The following day (b) In two days (c) In one week (d) In one month 200 According to the e-mail, what should Mr Anderson do? (a) Request a brochure (b) Ask at a later time (c) Respond to the e-mail (d) Visit the Web site again ANSWER 101 A 111 B 121 D 131 B 141 B 151 C 161 D 171 D 181 C 191 C 102 B 112 C 122 A 132 C 142 C 152 A 162 D 172 C 182 C 192 C 103 A 113 A 123 A 133 D 143 B 153 A 163 A 173 A 183 D 193 B 104 B 114 A 124 D 134 D 144 B 154 C 164 B 174 A 184 D 194 D 105 C 115 B 125 C 135 D 145 C 155 D 165 A 175 B 185 A 195 D 106 B 116 C 126 D 136 B 146 D 156 B 166 A 176 D 186 B 196 B 107 A 117 A 127 D 137 C 147 B 157 C 167 B 177 B 187 C 197 C 108 C 118 B 128 D 138 D 148 A 158 B 168 A 178 C 188 A 198 C 109 A 119 C 129 B 139 A 149 D 159 C 169 A 179 A 189 B 199 B 110 B 120 B 130 C 140 A 150 A 160 D 170 C 180 B 190 A 200 D 18