TOEIC Practice - Part 6: Text Completion

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45 Practice Test 2 Explanation: The main purpose of this talk is to announce an event — “Taste of India Month” — that will take place at the MiraVista Hotel. 81. _____ Who is Mr. Sohan Bhatt? Explanation: The speaker says that Mr. Bhatt is a guest chef from New Delhi. 82. _____ Where will the opening ceremony of the food festival take place? Explanation: The speaker says that the opening ceremony — a special seven-course Indian feast — will be served in the Somerset Banquet Hall. [Questions 83 through 85 are based on the following talk] You’ve probably read in the newspapers many times that such and such a company was recalling some product. Have you ever wondered how effective those recalls are? Well, that depends on two main factors. First off, it depends on whether the recall involves safety factors or not. A company that makes products for children recently recalled two items, a baby carriage and a child’s swing set. The baby carriage was recalled because of a flaw in the front wheels that made it difficult to turn, but this flaw was not dangerous to children. Only 10 percent of these baby carriages were recalled and replaced. The swing set, however, contained a faulty part that could cause it to tip over, possibly causing injury to children. Over 40 percent of these swing sets were recalled and replaced. The other factor is cost. The more expensive a product, the more likely it is to be successfully recalled. This is true in part because new owners are more likely to register expensive products, and it is therefore easier for the company to contact them. The most successful recalls, of course, are those involving expensive items with safety issues. A leading motorcycle manufacturer successfully recalled a remarkable 90 percent of the motorcycles manufactured at a particular plant in a particular year because they had defective brakes. 83. _____ Which of the following would be the best title for this talk? Explanation: The talk explains what factors make a product recall effective. 84. _____ What was the problem with the baby carriage mentioned in the talk? Explanation: The speaker says that the baby carriage was recalled “because of a flaw in the front wheels that made it difficult to turn.” A “flaw” is something that is not perfect, and can cause a problem. 85. _____ For which of these products would a recall probably be most successful? Explanation: According to the speaker, the factors that make a product recall effective are cost and danger to consumers. Choice (A) is dangerous but not expensive. Choices (B) and (C) are fairly expensive but not dangerous. Choice (D) is both dangerous and expensive. [Questions 86 through 88 are based on the following recorded message] Hello, this is a message for Robert Panella. Rob, this is Warren Holt at corporate headquarters. I’ll be arriving Monday a little later than I’d planned. I had some matters to attend to at home. I changed my flight and now I won’t get into Miami until 10:30, so it will be too late for the dinner you had planned, unfortunately. Oh, and don’t bother meeting me at the airport. I’ll be getting in too late, and I’ve already reserved a rental car. Why don’t we have breakfast at my hotel Tuesday morning so we can discuss the contract negotiations with Nonesuch Software? And will you please confirm my 1:00 p.m. meeting with Ms. Watson from Nonesuch? Tell her I’m really looking forward to finally meeting her. See you tomorrow, Rob! 86. _____ Which of the following does Warren Holt cancel in this message? Explanation: Warren Holt says that he will be arriving in Miami too late for the dinner with Robert Panella. 87. _____ Why will Warren Holt be delayed? Explanation: Mr. Holt says that he had “some matters to attend to at home.” The phrase, “at home,” indicates that these matters were personal, and not business related. 88. _____ VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí TOEIC Practice - Part 6: Text Completion Part có tên TEXT COMPLETION (hoàn thành đoạn văn), kết thúc Part câu 140, nối tiếp câu hỏi từ 141-152 Chúng ta có tổng 12 questions, tương ứng với texts Mỗi text có questions question có options đánh A, B, C, D VnDoc.com giới thiệu đến bạn mẫu TOEIC Part kèm gải thích chi tiết, giúp bạn hoàn thành tốt phần thi In Part you will read four passages of text, such as an article, a letter, a form and an e-mail In each reading passage there will be three blanks to fill in You will read four possible choices for each blank You should read the entire passage to make sure you choose the correct choice in context Example 1: Letter Sid's Stationery Smythe St, Toronto, Canada M1B 5T6 Tel: (416) 295-1725 December 1st, 20-Kerry Michaels Stevens Rd Scarborough, Ontario, Canada M1E 4H7 Dear Ms Michaels: Holiday Sale Seasons Greetings As a _ customer, we wanted you to be among the first to know about our upcoming holiday sale All craft paper, specialty printer paper, and decorative envelopes will be reduced by 50% for the month of December (A) value (B) valued (C) valid (D) validate 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 _ Toronto Island The winner will receive a VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí free double occupancy stay in the penthouse suite as well as a free dinner on the moonlit patio (A) through (B) on (C) over (D) at Money from ticket sales will be _ to The Family Foundation, a local organization that provides food and clothing to those who need it most this Christmas (A) purchased (B) donated (C) funded (D) collected We look forward to seeing you this Christmas season Yours truly, Sid and Sandy Chester Explanation 1: Choice A is a noun Choice C is an adjective that does not fit logically in context This letter is from a stationery store, so anyone can purchase items there Something that is "valid" is allowed or permitted Choice D is a verb The correct answer is B An adjective is necessary A "valued customer" is one who shops somewhere often Explanation 2: Choice A is a preposition that indicates going from one end to another (I went through a tunnel.) Choice C is a preposition used when one is passing something to reach another thing (I went over the bridge.) Choice D is a preposition used with times or specific venues (I went at ten o'clock We met at the mall.) The correct answer is B The preposition "on" is used with geographic places such as "island" or VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí mountain Explanation 3: Choices A and C are incorrect because you can't "purchase" or "fund" money Choice D is incorrect because "collected" is followed by the word "from" not "to" The correct answer is B "Donated" is the correct passive verb form used to describe money or items given to a good cause Example 2: Internal Memo 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 _ 15% off (A) that (B) than (C) then (D) they're If customers come in and ask about this sale, please _ 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 (A) apologize (B) compromise (C) categorize (D) analyze Please call a manager to the sales floor _ you encounter any customers who have the ad VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí with them and demand to receive the 55% discount These cases will be handled on an individual basis (A) because (B) whether (C) if (D) before Thank you B.K Explanation 4: Choices A, C, and D not follow "rather" when a comparison between two things is being made The correct answer is B The phrase "rather than" is used in a comparison Explanation 5: Choice B does not fit in context The verb means to agree to something in order to resolve a disagreement Choice C does not fit in context The verb means to organize according to a certain system Choice D does not fit in context The verb means to look into something in detail The correct answer is A The verb "apologize" means to say sorry Explanation 6: Choice A is an incorrect conjunction that is used in a result clause (I called the manager because the customer was angry.) The sale hasn't happened yet Choice B requires two things to occur (Call the manager whether or not the customer complains.) Choice D is illogical in context, because a salesperson wouldn't call the manager to help before the customer complained The correct answer is C The word "if" is required to complete the conditional clause Kỹ làm thi ... www.luyentoeicvn.com www.luyentoeicvn.com www.luyentoeicvn.com www.luyentoeicvn.com www.luyentoeicvn.com www.luyentoeicvn.com www.luyentoeicvn.com www.luyentoeicvn.com www.luyentoeicvn.com www.luyentoeicvn.com Questions 161-164 refer to the following report. The Postal System has announced that postal rates are going up yet again. On the first of the year, the price of a first-class stamp will rise by 8 cents. Express mail and priority mail rates will increase by 20 percent. The rates for third-class mail will also go up, while the special book rate wiil be entirely eliminated. Special services such as Delivery Confirmation, Return Receipt, and Overnight Delivery will a!so cost more, and it has even been announced that rental rates on post office mail boxes will increase. Everybody everywhere will be paying more for postal services next year, but one sector will be particularly hard hit. Direct-marketing companies rely on the postal system to carry out their business. These companies include catalog houses as well as sellers of mailing lists. Postal services account for a significant percentage of their costs. Direct-marketing companies say the proposed increases in postal rates will hurt their industry and will likely even drive some into bankruptcy. "Our business is carried out almost entirely through the mail," says Esther Bergen, president of Mega Marketers, Inc., one of the largest • direct-marketing companies in the country. "Of course these increases will hurt us. They will have a huge effect on the way we do business." Direct-marketing companies rely mostly on third-class mail, which is expected to have rate increases as high as 30 percent. Will this mean less junk mail arriving at your doorstep? "Possibly," says Bergen. "But the more likely outcome is that the smaller companies, which will have more difficulty absorbing the costs of the rate increases, will go under, while the larger companies will stay in business and take over the markets now covered by the smaller companies. There will probably be some increases in prices of mail-order products, but not enough to drive the average consumer away." 161. The word "drive" in paragraph 3, line 2, 163. is closest in meaning to According to the passage, what rate do most direct-marketing companies use? 162. force operate transport (D) remove According to thu passage, who will be most affected by this change? (A) Direct-marketing companies (B) Greeting card manufacturers (C) Postal employees (D) Stamp collectors 164. Book rate First class Third class Proposed rate What are the catalog houses in this report? (A) Preferred postal clients (B) Direct-marketing companies (C) Financially stable companies (D) First-class mail users 30 PRACTICE TEST ONE (A) (B) (Q (A) (B) (C) (D) Questions 165-168 refer to the following information. 1. The One-Call System in most states, natural gas industry-supported laws require contractors and private landowners to call the local One-Call number before beginning any kind of digging. With forty-eight hours' notice, a pipeline operator will locate the pipeline and mark it clearly. Any damage at all to a pipe—even the slightest scratch-could lead to a leak later on. Whether One-Call has become the law in your state or not, you can help keep pipelines safe by calling the number on the right-of-way markers before you dig. 2. Leak Detection Most pipelines are operated twenty-four hours a day from a control station, using telephone, satellite, or microwave communications systems. Computers are widely used to monitor conditions along the line every ten to sixty seconds, sounding an alarm if they detect any abnormality or sudden change in pressure. In the event of an alarm, valves can be closed and nearby pipeline crews dispatched within minutes. 3.