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N¨m häc ………
ĐỀ THI TOEIC
M«n thi: Đọc hiểu Dïng cho: C¸c líp §H vµ C§ khèi kh«ng chuyªn ng÷
Thêi gian: 75 phót
READING TEST 8
In the Reading Test, you will read a variety of text and answer several different types of reading comprehension questions The entire Reading Test will last 75 minutes There are three parts, and directions are given for each part You are encouraged to answer as many questions as possible within the time allowed
PART I
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below Four answer choices are
given below each sentence Select the best answer to complete the sentence Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet
1, Profits declined sharply with the devaluation of the
(A) banknotes (B) change (C) currency (D) money
2, Electronics is the study and utilization of systems that function by guiding electron flow in such as semiconductors
(A) contrivances (B) devices (C) pieces (D) servers
3, Cell phones are with users because they are small, light and easily transported
(A) common (B) famous (C) popular (D) well-liked
4, Then these radio waves are transmitted through the atmosphere until they meet a base station (A) near (B) nearby (C) nearly (D) neighborhood
5, The station sends your phone call the standard telephone network, where it eventually reaches the receiver
(A) among (B) around (C) at (D) through
6, Should the employee become ill or have an accident, his or her medical is adequately covered (A) bandage (B) injury (C) repair (D) treatment
7, Many US employers now help cover the expense of facilities in their communities
(A) childcare (B) childhood (C) childish (D) childlike
8, A contract between an individual and his or her employer is for the services s/he will provide in exchange for getting
(A) paid (B) serviced (C) employed (D) accrued
9, A contract is initiated when a person makes an offer to buy something and the seller his or her offer
(A) agrees (B) includes (C) accepts (D) signs
10, The theme of the second film is quite simply a of the first
Trang 2(A) construction (B) continuation (C) continuum (D) continuing
11, Very often someone will give a of a film and when you see it for yourself, it's quite different (A) describing (B) describes (C) described (D) description
12, We thought for a moment that the 10.45 for London might be about to catch fire but it was a … alarm
(A) wrong (B) false (C) difficult (D) general
13, The finance director is responsible for the accounts for the business
(A) holding (B) keeping (C) taking (D) finding
14, However hard I try, I find it impossible to account this missing sum of money
(A) with (B) to (C) for (D) by
15, In order to survive in this business you must adopt a stance
(A) competition (B) competing (C) competitor (D) competitive
16, When you are setting out to new customers in an advertisement, choose the right words
(A) attraction (B) attractive (C) attract (D) attracts
17, The really effective television commercial is the one that you of its authenticity
(A) persuades (B) persuasion (C) persuasive (D) persuading
18, This supermarket is trying to at young shoppers by offering fashionable clothes
(A) target (B) persuade (C) encourage (D) trap
19, You should have those shares when they were cheap
(A) taken out (B) sold off (C) bought up (D) taken over
20, Have you ever tried your at running a business?
(A) arm (B) finger (C) hand (D) leg
21, It's a really clever piece of software because it enables you to on your screen all the information
in columns
(A) illustrate (B) depict (C) display (D) delineate
22, With this program you can always check your spelling and grammar and if you don't want to accept what it shows, you simply press
(A) 'ignore' (B) 'quit' (C) 'leave' (D) 'forget'
23, Staff are always encouraged to work by themselves and whenever they meet a problem, they should use their own
(A) initiative (B) interest (C) involvement (D) initial
24, They're quite in their policy of not giving refunds without a receipt in this store
(A) severe (B) strong (C) strict (D) hard
25, Despite all the alterations that are taking place in the department store, the management wanted to explain it was business as
(A) common (B) practical (C) frequent (D) usual
26, It was a big for her to give up her acting career to look after her family
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27, They tried very hard to install the new components on the computer but the language in the manual was too … for them to understand
(A) technical (B) technique (C) technician (D) technically
28, Credit card holders struggle very hard to … the amount they owe
(A) reduce (B) deduct (C) curtail (D) shorten
29, The pace of change in that industry is so fast that staff find it hard to the latest developments (A) hold on to (B) keep on to (C) hold up with (D) keep up with
30, It is the policy of the company to all interviews for new recruits with a member of the trade union present
(A) control (B) conduct (C) convene (D) confirm
31, When someone dies and their reach a certain figure, their family has to pay an additional tax (A) profits (B) wealth (C) assets (D) products
32, …… on the stock market just before Christmas is usually very slow
(A) Working (B) Trading (C) Pricing (D) Adding
33, We will make no for the catalogue, which you can take with our compliments
(A) cost (B) debt (C) charge (D) payment
34, Sometimes people don't bother about guarantees because the of the manufacturer is enough for them
(A) repute (B) reputed (C) reputedly (D) reputation
35, I certainly won't any objection when you make your proposal
(A) rise (B) raise (C) lift (D) arise
36, I'm making for the M25 motorway - is this road the most route?
(A) straight (B) clear (C) obvious (D) direct
37, I took the wrong at the last road junction, can you tell me how I get back on the motorway? (A) turn (B) turner (C) turned (D) turning
38, I'm very unhappy with the way I've been No one seems at all interested in my case
(A) considered (B) treated (C) placed (D) pushed
39, I have a long of things I think are wrong, where shall I start?
(A) story (B) description (C) file (D) list
40, I really see no point in continuing this argument because we have no ground
(A) basic (B) own (C) common (D) similar
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Directions: Read the texts that follow A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences Four
answer choices are given below each of the sentences Select the best answer to complete the text Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet
Question 41-43 refer to the following passage
Revolutionary!
This is a very informative book based on research about 41 motivates us
41, (A) which (B) what (C) that (D) whom
The author compares motivation to different kinds of computer software The first few thousand years
of the human race he calls Motivation 1.0, which was based on 42 needs –
42, (A) primary (B) first (C) basis (D) elementary food, shelter, clothing and reproduction Later we evolved into Motivation 2.0 - which was a system
of rewards and punishments
But according to the author and 43 researchers, rewards and punishments are not
43, (A) another (B) others (C) other (D) one another appropriate in the modern world He argues that a new model is needed called Motivation 3.0
The book goes into great detail about how Motivation 3.0 can transform schools, business, and even parenting There are loads of examples of real-life case studies where his ideas have been
implemented successfully.
Question 44-46 refer to the following passage
Are you setting up a small business? Worried about the costs of renting office space and employing the right people?
Rebus Virtual Office World can help you With our Basic Office Deal, we can set up a virtual office
for you 44 overnight
44, (A) practically (B) practice (C) practical (D) practicing
We will give your business a professional 45 and our polite, friendly staff will handle
45, (A) picture (B) photo (C) concept (D) image
your calls and present your business in the best possible way We can provide you 46 : a
46, (A) to (B) of (C) with (D) by
professional business address, a local phone number and we will also handle mail
For a more personal approach, with the option of forwarding mail and messages to your home address,
don’t hesitate to ask us about our Premier Office Deals.
Question 47-49 refer to the following passage
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47, (A) to (B) of (C) with (D) for
Po Sau Tam- New York and New Jersey
Bob Youngs- Delaware and Pennsylvania
Art Harman- Maryland and Virginia
Bill Hoechst- North and South Carolina
Your previous territories are to be 48 _ over to your sales assistants and the sales books for
48, (A) turned (B) changed (C) made (D) built those territories are to be given to Mrs Pliny, our accountant Sales meetings will be held every other Monday at the corporate office instead of every Tuesday New automobiles are being ordered for the fleet You have a choice of 49 _ a Ford Escort or a Toyota Corolla Please
49, (A) neither (B) both (C) either (D) other notify the office manager, John Walletti or the receptionist by Monday, October 2.
Question 50-52 refer to the following passage
May 17, 2000
Dear George,
I would like to pass on to you the results of the research I have done in determining a location for another outlet for our men’s clothing store.
I am considering an enclosed mall as opposed to a downtown single address location, an outdoor strip mall, or a hostel complex I have found that the foot traffic at the enclosed mall 50 _ 55% more than the downtown location, 35% more than the strip mall, and 75%
50, (A) be (B) is (C) are (D) being
more than the hotel.
Additionally, the rent at the enclosed mall is only 30% higher than that of the strip mall and the
downtown location, and it is the same 51 _ the hotel rent The lease at both malls is
51, (A) as (B) so (C) such (D) to
five years, whereas the downtown location is four and the hotel is three.
All things considered, I think we are better off with the enclosed mall Please drop me a line or an e- mail and let me know your 52 _ on the matter.
52, (A) think (B) thinking (C) thoughts (D) to think
Sincerely,
Jenny Lane
PART III
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letters, and advertisements Each text is followed by several questions Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet
Questions 53 through 55 refer to the following memorandum.
Memorandum
TO: All Staff Members
FROM: Eric Sato, Office Manager
RE: New Photocopy Machine
DATE: October 18
I know you will all be pleased to learn that the new photocopy machine has finally arrived The new machine has more features and performs more functions than the old one While this will make things more convenient for us in the long run, it can make it more complicated to learn how to run the machine initially In addition, we all want to avoid the problem of constant breakdowns that we had with the old machine Therefore, I ask that if you have any questions or problems with the machine, please ask my assistant, Ms Ono, to help you Similarly, please do not attempt to remove paper jams, add toner, or refill the paper bin until Ms Ono has shown you how to do this Ms Ono has received training from the manufacturer of the machine and is fully knowledgeable about how to run it and how
to troubleshoot it Thank you for your cooperation, and enjoy the new machine.
53, What is the purpose of this memo?
(A) To explain to the staff how to run photocopy machines
(B) To inform the staff that the old machine is broken
(C) To tell the staff about the new photocopy machine
` (D) To let the staff know that Ms Ono will receive training
54, What should staff members do if they have a problem with the machine?
(A) Speak to Ms Ono
(B) Ask the Office Manager for assistance
(C) Call the manufacturer
(D) Read the training manual
55, Why is the new machine complicated?
(A) It needs toner
(B) It’s new
(C) It breaks down a lot
(D) It has many features and functions
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Attention Sales and Marketing Professionals
9:30 – 3:30
Hoover Hotel
1007 Elm Street
If you are looking for a position as a:
Store Manager
Sales Associate
Sales Representative
Marketing Executive
Executive Assistant
or other position in the Sales and Marketing field, then don’t miss this event
Free registration!
Register online at www.salesmkting.com
Onsite registration begins at 8:30 Doors open at 9:30.
Complimentary lunch buffet from 12:00-1:00 for all registered participants.
All day parking in the hotel garage half-price for registered participants.
Call 633-555-9730 for more information.
Don’t miss our special Career Fair seminars:
How to Write a Winning Résumé 10:30-11:30 Preparing for the Job Interview 1:00-2:00
Seminars are $12 each or $20 for both, payable at the door.
56, Who is this advertisement for ?
(A) Hotel managers
(B) Job seekers
(C) Hotel guests
(D) Employers
57, How can you register for the career fair?
(A) Call 633-555-9730
(B) Send a registration form by mail
(C) Pay at the door
(D) Arrive at the hotel at 8:30
58, How much does the lunch cost?
(A) $12
(B) $20
(C) It’s free
(D) It’s half the usual price
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According to a new report, people now work more hours than before Ten years ago, most professional people worked 40 hours a week or less Now, 75% of professionals work 50 hours a week or more, and 15% of professionals work 55 hours a week or more Researchers in the Labor Department released these numbers last week.
59, Who is the report about?
(A) Laborers
(B) Professionals
(C) All workers
(D) Researchers
60, Ten years ago, how many hours a week did most professional people work?
(A) 40 or less
(B) 50 or more
(C) 55 or more
(D) 75 or less
61, When did researchers report these figures?
(A) Yesterday
(B) 7 days ago
(C) 15 days ago
(D) 10 years ago
Questions 62 through 65 refer to the following advertisement.
GRAND OPENING SALE!
The Art Shoppe, Europe’s biggest and most exciting art supply super-store, is opening a new store in the downtown area To celebrate this exciting event, all six Art Shoppe store branches are having a
“Buy One, Get One Free” sale!
What does this mean for you? It means savings, savings, SAVINGS! That’s Right!
Buy one fantastic oil painting and receive another one ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!! Imagine that you want a beautiful landscape painting, but your wife wants a portrait No need to argue about which one to get – GET THEM BOTH!!!! It’s Buy One, Get One Free!!!
Your children think that some modern art would color up the walls of their bedroom, but your husband thinks that classical art would be better Don’t worry – get one of each! It’s buy one, get one free! Landscapes, portraits, still-life, modern, classical, rococo, cubist All styles! All sizes! All shapes! BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE!
The Art Shoppe also offers painting classes for all levels beginning through advanced On Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 The Art Shoppe also offers sculpture classes So come on down to the place that everyone is talking about – The Art Shoppe!
Note: Offer does not apply to watercolors.
62, How many store branches does The Art Shoppe have?
(A) One
(B) Six
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(D) The article does not say
63, According to the advertisement, what do you get if you buy a painting at The Art Shoppe?
(A) Some money
(B) Painting lessons
(C) Another painting
(D) Some paint
64, What does the offer NOT apply to?
(A) Animal paintings
(B) Watercolor paintings
(C) Landscape paintings
(D) Portraits
65, What classes are offered on Wednesday evenings?
(A) Photography
(B) Painting
(C) Flower arranging
(D) Sculpture
Questions 66 through 68 refer to the following notice.
Wanted: Talented singers and musicians
We plan to start a band that will receive a recording contract from a major record label Successful band members will share an all-expenses paid apartment in Los Angeles We are looking for five people All types of music and all kinds of instruments You must be of near professional standard NO beginners, please Experience performing live preferred.
Audition: June 23rd, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m Greenwich Continuing Education Center, Small Auditorium Call 207-980-8887 to register for an audition Deadline: June 20th.
66, Who is this notice for?
(A) People with musical abilities
(B) People who want to go to a concert
(C) People who want to continue studying at the Continuing Education Center
(D) Teenagers
67, Where will the successful candidates live?
(A) In a free apartment
(B) In New York
(C) Greenwich Continuing Education Center
(D) It does not say
68, How can candidates apply for the audition?
(A) They must call a special phone number
(B) They should send an e-mail
(C) They must send a fax
(D) They have to send a text message
Questions 69 through 72 refer to the following letter.
April 10th
Dear Harry,
Trang 10Our new house is so nice We have been living here for two months We have such a big living room and dining room Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms Behind the house, we have trees, a swimming pool, and a garden for growing vegetable In the front, we have a beautiful flower garden I hope that you will come to visit someday.
Best wishes,
Jack
69, What is Jack writing about?
(A) His new house
(B) His family
(C) His dog
(D) His friend
70, What is upstairs?
(A) The living room
(B) The kitchen
(C) The swimming pool
(D) Three bedrooms
71, What is in front of the house?
(A) A vegetable garden
(B) A flower garden
(C) A swimming pool
(D) Three bathrooms
72, When did Jack move to his new house?
(A) In two months
(B) Recently
(C) In April
(D) In February
Questions 73 through 76 refer to the following letter.
Hi George,
How are you doing? Sorry I haven’t written lately I keep meaning to, but then I get too busy I’ve had no available time at all recently Soccer try-outs have been keeping me pretty busy I’ve had no time to do anything except practice, practice, practice all day long The weather is a little rainy and it keeps the grass wet That makes it very difficult to run and stop well A lot of the players get their soccer boots stuck in the mud I’d really like to get another pair of soccer boots because mine are ruined from the mud, but I don’t have any money at the moment I wanted to get
a part-time job to make some money to buy boots, but I don’t have the time So for now, a new pair of boots is just a dream.
I think I have a good chance of being selected for the team They need to get rid of two more players, and I think that I am better than they are You know how badly I have always wanted to play professional soccer.
If I get chosen for the team, I’ll send you free tickets to every game I play! Well, gotta go practice some more.
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