2009-04 e.doc

2009-04 e

APRIL - NEW TOEIC Part 5 / 6 / 7Part 5 + Part 6: finish within 23 minutes

101 Raymond and Howell proposed job cutsfollowing a two-year decline in sales (a) figures

(b) actions(c) employers(d) information

102 In the past three years, our marketing manager to Europe, Australia, Brazil and Thailand (a) had gone

(b) has been(c) gone(d) went

103 moving to a northern climate, be sure toproperly winterize your automobile

(a) gives(b) given(c) giving(d) is giving

104 An increase in a nation's rate of savingsultimately to lower interest rates for businessand consumer loans

(a) lead(b) leads(c) leader(d) leading

105 We need to get paperwork from himbefore the end of the fiscal year

(a) him(b) himself(c) he(d) his

106 Any information about the revisedholiday work schedule can be obtained from Ms.Zeldenrust in Human Resources

(a) volunteered

(c) donated(d) called

107 Ever since the drivers' strike started, citywidebuses have been running thirty minutes toone hour late

(a) finally(b) constantly(c) concurrently(d) very

108 More than 6.55 million workers are inthe manufacturing industry, according togovernment data

(a) employed(b) employer(c) employing(d) employment

109 Fair Oaks Transit trains were back on scheduleMonday after a mudslide disrupted last Fridaymorning's

(a) section(b) commute(c) tracking(d) beginning

110 Sam's Steakhouse is better than famousnational chains with larger advertising budgets (a) argue

(b) arguing(c) argument(d) arguably

111 _ Daily Dogs targets its advertisingcampaign to pet owners, it could be headed forChapter 11 bankruptcy

(a) Until(b) Unless(c) Whereas

(d) Except

112 Mocha Monkeys Coffee very quicklybecause of its cheap prices and unique drinks (a) expands

(b) are expanding(c) is expanding(d) to expand

113 Notice: The meeting for today has beenpostponed until Thursday at 4 P.M

(a) scheduled(b) happening(c) important(d) open

114 The new computer chips will bedelayed because the hurricane on the East Coast hasdisrupted air traffic

(a) probability(b) probably(c) probable(d) probe

115 We would like to thank the Elog Foundation forits generous to our charity fundraiser (a) donor

(b) donate(c) donated(d) donation

116 After carefully the bid packages fromeach vendor, we have decided to award the contractto Thomas Cullen

(a) considered(b) considering(c) considerate(d) consideration

117 Economists predict a in housing pricesdue to the recent reduction in unemployment (a) development

(b) growth(c) rise(d) lift

118 Changes in American eating over thelast twenty years are blamed for a variety of healthproblems

(a) meals(b) habits(c) dishes(d) restaurants

119 The Holden Complex has vacanciesdespite its high rent, inconvenient location and largeannual maintenance fee

(a) unusually(b) rarely(c) frequently(d) assuredly

120 Be informed that this medication is fortemporary relief of symptoms, and is not intended your annual immunization shot

(a) replaced(b) replace(c) to replace(d) replacing

121 The Healthcare community was shocked Ricardo Peter's resignation after only oneyear as president of Healthcorps

(a) in(b) up(c) of(d) by

122 Alanis bought renter's insurance to herpersonal belongings while living in an apartment (a) protect

(b) protector(c) protection(d) protective

123 The personnel department requires that all be interviewed at least three times before ahiring decision is made

(a) applications(b) applicants(c) appliances(d) applicator

124 During office remodeling there will be interruptions to ADSL, copier and fax machineservice

(a) usual(b) often(c) frequent(d) little

125 Kindly your colleagues to tip thewaitress at least 15 percent

(a) remind(b) remember(c) order(d) command

126 It is probably safe to say that of all the boardmembers, Mr Cain has the most

(a) result(b) effect(c) influence(d) conclusion

127 Sales of new homes this month are down 2%from last month, 6% from a year ago

(b) and(c) as well(d) along with

128 Since Dawson Creek Fashion was late gettingits new styles on the market, there was not opportunity to meet pre-Christmas sales projections.(a) many

(b) little(c) much(d) big

129 The CEO of Star Records announced plans foraggressive expansion, saying the company willpurchase new properties in the next twoyears

(a) many(b) little(c) much(d) any

130 Human resources workers serve a vital in screening qualified candidates for the company'smanagerial positions.

(a) play(b) function(c) skill(d) piece

131 In a 20-minute address to computer sciencestudents, the CEO of Electro-lite discussed theavailability of technology jobs in today's job .

(a) market(b) maximum(c) document(d) department

132 The meteorologist on Channel 2 said that hewas certain that the cold front will result insnow tomorrow.

(a) reasoning(b) reason(c) reasonable(d) reasonably

133 Ms Benihana is knowledgeable in severaldisciplines, but especially biomedical engineering isher area of

(a) expert(b) expertise(c) experts(d) expertness

134 The chairperson of Walter Bros announced thatthis year's annual bonuses will be tocompany employees on Friday

(a) awarded(b) transacted(c) published(d) discarded

135 All international orders are via GlobalExpress Mail within five to ten business days (a) spent

(b) enrolled(c) collected(d) delivered

136 Most shareholders still fail both theimmediate impacts and future implications ofcorporate mergers and takeover bids

(a) understood(b) understanding

(c) to understand(d) have understood

137 all forms of advertising, research showsthat direct mail reaches the greatest number ofpeople at the lowest cost

(a) Through(b) In(c) Between(d) Of

138 In order to compete for a shrinking pool ofqualified programmers, companies that are conservative are now offering flextime and work-from-home options

(a) sometimes(b) always(c) infrequently(d) otherwise

139 The sales representative suggested an initialmeeting to discuss the proposal as soon as the betaproduct is ready, that might be

(a) no matter(b) which(c) whenever(d) what

140 Mr Carter got in trouble by failing toacknowledge his secretary's birthday

(a) he(b) himself(c) him(d) his

Questions 141-143 refer to the following letter.

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For 1-6 players, 5-11 years old

Children can their observation and memorization skills with this puzzle that features a colorfulpicture map of a city.

141 (a) cause(b) study(c) practice(d) manufacture

To begin the game, children must place the 125 picture cards faced down Each player then draws apicture card, turns it over, and waits for their turn to the picture card to the map

142 (a) add(b) addition (c) additive(d) additionally

a player cannot find where their picture card goes on the map, they must pick up another picturecard.

143 (a) If(b) So(c) And(d) Because

The first player to get rid of all their picture cards wins the game.Price $21.99

Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter.

Dear Arcish Furniture,

I recently purchased a leather sofa from your outlet The sales representative, Maureen, me topurchase the 10-year warranty I was told that if my furniture was accidentally damaged, even by a pet,the store would repair it at no cost to me.

144 (a) persuasion(b) persuasive

(c) persuading(d) persuaded

Last week, my cat scratched the sofa, leaving three deep marks in the leather The marks are clearlyvisible from a distance I was surprised to learn from the manager that the 10-year does not coverdamage done by household pets when I was informed otherwise.

145 (a) stock(b) service(c) warranty(d) insurance

I have reviewed the fine print on the contract, and I can see that pet damage is not covered However, thisis not what Maureen told me when I bought the sofa I feel I was about the terms of the warranty.I accept responsibility for not reading the full contract, but I trusted that I was being given all the facts.

146 (a) misrepresented (b) misspelled(c) misled(d) mistaken

I would like Arcish Furniture to fix my couch I await your response.Sincerely,

Marcel Boule

Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter.

Tampa Daily News - Available in Print and Online

The Tampa Daily News has two versions of its printed newspaper available online.One version the printed edition, including the editorial and news pages.

147 (a) is the same(b) has the same(c) is the same as(d) as has the sameThis is available at http://www.tampanews.com

The other is a special online edition that includes additional sports, lifestyle, and real estate pages.148 (a) version

(b) section (c) article (d) reporter

The electronic edition has a complete classified section as well as up-to-date movie listings.

149 (a) too(b) and(c) plus(d) also

The electronic edition is available at http://www.tampanews.com/electronicnews Subscriptions to theprinted version of the newspaper are available at http://www.tampanews.com/subscribe.

Questions 150-152 refer to the following letter.

NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES

The following changes will be effective as of Monday.

First of all, the dress code is changing slightly You may still wear the black pants and skirts asbefore along with the company shirt.

150 (a) pair(b) same(c) kind(d) both

However, employees are no longer allowed to wear shoes with heels higher than two inches.

Secondly, we are implementing a new marketing promotion From now on, when customers comethrough your register lineup, you should ask them if they would like to provide an e-mail address.

151 (a) always(b) seldom(c) never(d) rarely

This will register them to receive notification of upcoming specials.

Finally, we are switching to a new coupon-based system, we will be discontinuing the use ofcustomer reward cards Reassure customers that they can redeem points until the end of the year Explainto customers that the coupon system will provide greater savings.

152 (a) although (b) unless (c) so (d) because

If a customer has any further questions, please refer him or her to the manager on duty.

Thank you for your hard work in recent weeks Sincerely,

Many countries have developed special ””pre-apprenticeship”” secondary school programs If you are inhigh school, by participating in these programs you can learn job skills and earn credits towards yourapprenticeship before you even graduate Apprenticeships range from auto mechanics to cabinetmaking,construction, and pastry making

153 What is an apprentice according to thisarticle?

(a) Anyone who spends 20% of his or her time inside a classroom

(b) An expert in a skilled trade who spends 80% of his or her time on the job

(c) Any high school student who is learning job skills

(d) A new worker matched with an expert to learn a skilled trade

154 How can high school students earn creditstowards their apprenticeships?

(a) By making matches with an expert in askilled trade

(b) By taking part in a pre-apprenticeshipprogram

(c) By interviewing auto mechanics or pastrymakers

(d) By spending only 20% of their time in classFrom: Mary Unger [m_unger@pdc.com]

To: Tina Barkley [t_barkley@pdc.com]Subject: Presentation

Sent: May 4, 10:20:07 A.M.Dear Tina,

I wanted to get back to you about the presentation on Thursday As of now, 23 people have responded Iexpect a few more people to show up at the last minute.

We're still planning on holding the lecture in room 240B I'll make sure we have at least 30 chairs set up Iwas also planning to make photocopies of my presentation slides in case anyone would like a copy.Sincerely,

Mary UngerOutreach Director

Payton Daniels Corporation

155 What does Tina Barkley find out regardingthe presentation?

(a) Her presentation will be videotaped.(b) A colleague will not be able to attend.(c) Her presentation is the first one scheduled.(d) Twenty-three people have said they willattend.

156 What does Mary Unger say she will do? (a) Set up the equipment by herself

(b) Arrive 30 minutes early on Thursday(c) Make copies of her presentation materials(d) E-mail the presentation schedule later thatday.

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157 Which feature does the Versatile SportsCoat have?

(a) Wrist cuffs(b) A lined collar(c) Reinforced seams

(d) An inside pockete.

158 Which color is the Versatile Sports CoatNOT available in?

(a) Pine

(b) Desert(c) Espresso(d) Midnight

159 How much does the Versatile Sports Coatnow cost?

(a) $114

(b) $139(c) $179(d) $211.

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160 Who is this advertisement likely targeting?(a) Busy business men

162 What does Savvy Shoppers send to clientswhen shopping?

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The Bridgeport Revitalization Committee (BRC)13 Robin Way

Bridgeport, MA 02126Kevin Taylor

203 8th AvenueBridgeport, MA 02133Dear Mr Taylor,

I am excited to announce to our members that we have received a $750,000 grant from the Roger CoopersFoundation for our City Renovation Project.

The City Renovation Project focuses on the downtown area of Bridgeport, between First Avenue and Lincoln Way We will begin by redesigning Baten Park and the pedestrian walkways to create a more inviting space for shoppers and workers on their lunch breaks.

This grant is the largest we have ever received, and we are excited about the work it will allow us to accomplish.

We look forward to improving the quality of life in our city through great design!Denise LeBaron

164 What can be inferred about Mr Taylor?(a) He is a member of the BRC.

(b) He works for Denise LeBaron.

(c) He lives between First Avenue and LincolnWay.

(d) He is on the board of the Roger CoopersFoundation.

165 What will the BRC use the grant money todo?

(a) Build a museum(b) Redesign a park

(c) Expand the highway network(d) Create worker training programs

166 What is true about the grant?(a) It is for more than $1 million.

(b) It is an extension of an existing grant.

(c) It is awarded by the Bridgeport RevitalizationCommittee.

(d) It is the largest the BRC has ever received.