Trêng §H Hång §øcN¨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 4 In the Reading Test, you will read a variet
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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 4
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, The price of petrol has again
(A) raised (B) risen (C) escalated (D) ascended
2, A newsletter is sent out every ten days to all the staff so that they receive a regular on recent appointments
(A) update (B) dating (C) dates (D) dated
3, Whenever a member of staff makes a claim for travel expenses, they have to provide a account of their journeys
(A) detailed (B) dedicated (C) descriptive (D) described
4, If ever you find you have an unexpected expense, you can always some money from your savings
(A) extract (B) exit (C) withhold (D) withdraw
5, After their house had been , they decided to sell it and buy a bigger one
(A) valued (B) priced (C) cost (D) prized
6, Interest are at their lowest level since the 1950's
(A) figures (B) rates (C) numbers (D) standards
7, Please send my to the meeting as I shan't be able to attend
(A) apologies (B) apologize (C) apologized (D) apologizing
8, Could you tell me please how I am from the town centre?
(A) near (B) far (C) close (D) away
9, I'm obviously not getting anywhere with my complaint please let me talk to someone to you
(A) older (B) above (C) over (D) senior
10, In all honesty if I said that everything was all right, I'd simply be
(A) lying (B) laying (C) loading (D) letting
11, I would love to meet you half way but I'm afraid I can't because with me it's a matter of
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12, Never up That's a good philosophy (A) give (B) do (C) take (D) try
13, How stupid can I get! I … my keys in the door overnight
(A) forgot (B) left (C) traced (D) deserted
14, Well blow me down! I just can't believe I've actually … my exam
(A) succeeded (B) caught (C) passed (D) tackled
15, My insurance does not me if I commit suicide (A) collect (B) cover (C) console (D) contribute
16, One of the most successful tools in your organisation is that of good because everybody knows what's going on (A) communication (B) concentration (C) contemplation (D) consideration
17, They were so impressed with the way she reacted to their questions that they didn't to offer her the job (A) delay (B) waiver (C) hesitate (D) dither
18, Just as we were about to leave the restaurant, the waiter came running up to apologize there had been a in the bill (A) error (B) trip (C) mistake (D) damage
19, Describe how you would describe in five years' time (A) you (B) your (C) yours (D) yourself
20, In London in any underground station it is the law to smoke (A) by (B) for (C) through (D) against 21, I had the washing machine fitted by a plumber but he was unable to make the thing work (A) renowned (B) remarkable (C) reputable (D) respectable
22, If I do not hear from you by the end of this week I shall be forced to legal advice
(A) search (B) find (C) look (D) seek 23, This machine is obviously useless and if I were you I'd get your money
(A) back (B) again (C) return (D) up
24, I'm afraid this cheque will be of no value until you have put your … on it (A) signature (B) signs (C) signing (D) signed
25, There is quite a heavy financial attached to any action that involves late payment of taxes (A) punishment (B) pain (C) penalty (D) restriction
26, Our project team tried hard to think all the possible alternatives before making a
decision
(A) of (B) at (C) by (D) as
Trang 327, The only way you can hope to the level of your pay is to take on greater responsibility.(A) rise (B) raise (C) arise (D) raze
28, The company is busy trying to the problems arising from the sudden drop in sales of their cosmetic products
(A) answer (B) solve (C) discover (D) dissolve
29, Since 1993 or if you like within the last , there have been many products that have failed because of poor marketing
(A) period (B) decade (C) scale (D) time
30, You have a to the public to ensure your toy products are suitable for children to play with
(A) responsibility (B) concern (C) attitude (D) behaviour
31, Before these articles leave the factory to be forwarded to the retailer, each one is
thoroughly
(A) seen (B) looked at (C) appraised (D) inspected
32, He is in a terrible rush to complete his tax returns by Tuesday otherwise he won't be able toreach the
(A) dead end (B) deadline (C) dead date (D) dead stop
33, I have great for them at this time because I have had a similar experience
(A) sincerity (B) sympathy (C) sorrow (D) sadness
34, To be perfectly honest with you I think that this is the best test I've ever taken in my
entire (A) life (B) days (C) duration (D) stay
35, No matter how you are, I won't change my mind
(A) perceptive (B) perverse (C) pernicious (D) persuasive
36, I have no choice really but to turn your recent proposal because it is completely
unworkable
(A) off (B) over (C) down (D) across
37, Great to see you again I haven't seen you ages
(A) by (B) from (C) of (D) for
38, I'm warning you I can take just that much and more
(A) any (B) no (C) some (D) enough
39, I must be because it's all too good to be true
(A) thinking (B) dreaming (C) sleeping (D) dozing
40, Thank you so much for helping me I really it
(A) accept (B) agree (C) appreciate (D) deserve
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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 tocomplete the text Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet
Questions 41-43 refers to the following passage
As per tradition at Sid's Stationery, we will be having a Christmas raffle This year the grand prize is a 2-night stay for two at the Meridian Inn _42 Toronto Island The winner will receive a free double occupancy stay in the penthouse suite as well as a free dinner on the moonlit patio.
42, (A) through (B) on (C) over (D) at
Money from ticket sales will be _43 to The Family Foundation, a local organization that provides food and clothing to those who need it most this Christmas.
43, (A) purchased (B) donated (C) funded (D) collected
We look forward to seeing you this Christmas season.
Yours truly,
Sid and Sandy Chester
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DISCOUNT SHOE EMPORIUM
MEMORANDUM
TO: Sales Staff
FROM: Management B.K.
DATE: OCTOBER 9th,
20 SUBJECT: FLYER MISPRINT
Please be aware that there was a misprint in an advertisement for our store in this week's local free press The ad states that on Saturday all men's formal footwear is on for 55% percent off rather _44 15% off.
If customers come in and ask about this sale, please _45 and explain the printing error Offer them an additional 5% off coupon to thank them for coming into our store The coupon can be given out even if the customer decides not to purchase any shoes.
45, (A) apologize (B) compromise (C) categorize (D) analyze
Please call a manager to the sales floor _46 you encounter any customers who have the
ad with them and demand to receive the 55% discount These cases will be handled on an individual basis.
46 (A) because (B) whether (C) if (D) before
From: Judy Linquiest, Human Resource Manager
Sub: Probation periods
As of January 1st all new _47 _ will be subject to a 3 month probationary period
47, (A) employees (B) employee (C) employ (D) employs
Medical, holiday, and flextime benefits will not _48 to new staff members until the full 3
months have expired After the three months have been completed, please contact your employees and inform them that their probationary period has ended The HR department will contact you _49 email 2 days in advance to remind you of the date
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Sunnies Sunglasses with your very own soft leather case.* To get your free Sunnies 51 these 3 easy steps.
1 Purchase a copy of Vacation the Nation, New York's #1 Travel magazine.
2 Fill out the application card (found in the center of the magazine)
3 Mail the card and $21 95 US to the address provided
*This is a limited time offer only Application and funds must be received no later than Dec 1st
2004 Canadian residents should add $3 US for _52 _ Offer not available for residents outside of North America.
52, (A) receiving (B) shipping (C) making (D) offering
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Directions: In this part, you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper,
articles, letters, and advertisements Each text is followed by several questions Select thebest answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet
Questions 53 through 56 refer to the following report.
People are buying more cell phones The country’s largest cell phone company, Phonecom, reported its sales numbers yesterday This year it has sold 38% more cell phone than it did last year It has sold 25% of its phones to government offices, 40% to private companies, and 35%
to individuals for personal use.
53, What does this report tell us?
(A) Government offices bought fewer cell phones last year
(B) Cell phones are more expensive this year than last year
(C) A phone company has sold 38,000 phones this year
(D) This year people bought more cell phones than last year
55, Which group has bought the most cell phones?
(A) Government offices
7400 sp ft residential lot for sale
The city of Glenville is selling houses, buildings, and lots seized by the city for nonpayment
of taxes These properties will be sold by local real estate brokers The first such property to
be sold, a residential lot, will be offered by John Michaels of the Glenville Leasing and Land Sales Company 478-555-1253, ext 5
57, What is the advertisement offering?
(A) A house for sale
(B) An apartment building for rent
(C) An office for lease
(D) A piece of land for sale
58, Who is John Michaels?
(A) The owner of the property
(B) A real estate agent
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(D) The city comptroller
Questions 59 through 62 refer to the following announcement.
Notice of Fare Increase and Bus Schedule Changes
Due to city budget cuts, the following changes will be made to the city bus services, effective April 1.
Fares on all city buses will be increased from $1.25 to $1.50
Bus schedule changes will be made as follows:
The #36 bus route from downtown to the airport will run every thirty minutes instead
59, Why will the bus schedules change?
(A) The city does not have enough money
(B) There are not enough people to ride the buses
(C) People don’t like to take the bus at night
(D) The buses are too slow
60, The word “budget” in paragraph 1, line 1, is closest in meaning to
(A) rental
(B) transportation
(C) financial plan
(D) route
61, After April 1, how often will the bus to City Park run?
(A) Every 5 minutes
(B) Every 25 minutes
(C) Every 35 minutes
(D) Every hour
62, What will happen to bus fares?
(A) They will be higher on all buses
(B) The will be lower on all buses
(C) They will stay the same on some buses
(D) They will be higher on some buses
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Recycling instructions
Please separate your trash into the following bins.
Glass and plastic go in the large blue bin Paper and cardboard products go in the yellow bin Aluminum cans go in the purple bin, but all other metals go in the red bin Food waste should
be put in the green bin.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Scherk Property Management
63, Where should you put cola bottles?
(A) In the blue bin
(B) In the yellow bin
(C) In the red bin
(D) In the green bin
64, Which of the following would you put in the yellow bin?
(A) Old shoes
Questions 66 through 69 refer to the following letter.
Bristol Motor Company
1 Gray Drive Canberra ACT 0201
12 JuneVera Hsu, Director
Canberra Transit System
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I would like to arrange a meeting with you as soon as possible to discuss the above option We
at Bristol Motor Company are willing to cooperate with your office to the fullest extent and would appreciate your immediate attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Jeff Hall
Assistant Vice President Bristol Motor Company
66, Which issue is discussed in the letter?
(A) The modernization of a public transportation system
(B) The expansion of a motor company
(C) The promotion of safety awareness training
(D) The widening of a major road
67, Which group of people is Mr Hall concerned about?
(A) Construction engineers
(B) Bus and train operators
(C) Motor company employees
(D) City traffic officers
68, What is NOT mentioned as a possible solution?
(A) Adding bus routes
(B) Hiring a traffic officer
(C) Building a walkway
(D) Installing a traffic signal
69, How can Vera Hsu assist Bristol Motors?
(A) By reducing bus fares
(B) By decreasing work hours
(C) By speeding up construction
(D) By addressing traffic concerns
Questions 70 through 73 refer to the following advertisement.
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
We are one of the fastest-growing major health-care facilities in the country, with an immediate needfor a Chief Information Officer Our CIO is responsible for all information-systems activities,including systems analysis, management reporting, and computer functions This person setsinformation-system policies, procedures, and technical standards and acts as a liaison betweenInformation Services and other management departments The ideal candidate has an advanced degreeand 7 years’ experience in health-care information systems, including at least 4 years of supervisoryexperience Programming experience is not necessary, but experience with systems conversions isbeneficial
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits along with the opportunity to work in a dynamic,growing organization Please send resume with cover letter and salary history to:
University Medical CenterP.O Box 1234Dubai, UAEATTN: Human ResourcesPhone, fax, and e-mail applications will not be processed