Reading test toeic (9)

TOEIC opens excellent job opportunities Website: http://www.mshoatoeic.com READING TEST In the Reading test, you will read a variety of texts and answer several different types of read

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TOEIC opens excellent job opportunities

Website: http://www.mshoatoeic.com

READING TEST

In the Reading test, you will read a variety of texts 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

You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet Do not write your answers in the test book

PART 5:

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

101 According to the specifications, the

two products are intended for two

differentuses, though at first glance they

102 All factory workers are required to

report tothe auditorium Tuesday

morning for anauxiliary training session

(A) standards (B) appeals (C) classifications (D) results

104 Mr Aldridge to chair the committee onethics reform although he has

no experience in such a leadership position (A) proposed

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(B) insisted

(C) advised

(D) supported

105 The budget committee performed

an _ review of Dr Gamer’s grant

application and ultimately decided to

provide him with full funding

(A) extending

(B) extension

(C) extensive

(D) extensively

106 To submit the change of address

form, simply _ the bottom portion from

the rest of thepage, sign it, and mail it to the

107 Members of the board have

expressed _ confidence in the new

CEO’s ability to come up with a profitable

production model

(A) resolved

(B) absolute (C) exact (D) detailed

108 A little over 6,000 prominent news journalists have come together the eighth annual Outstanding Achievement in Newscasting award ceremony

(A) to attend (B) attendant (C) attendance (D) attend

109 No one will be admitted to the briefing room during Ms Palmer’s speech, so it is important that you arrive prior _ the scheduled start time of 3:30

(A) to (B) than (C) from (D) at

110 Unfortunately, the director of FanTech’s marketing department will be unable to be present at the meeting due to a scheduling

(A) conflicts (B) conflicting (C) conflicted (D) conflict

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111 AH forms of household waste _

those listed on the side of the bln can be left

at the curb for the municipal recycling

112 _of food and other vital supplies

to victims remains hampered as a result of

road damage caused by the storm

(A) Distribution

(B) Assertion

(C) Nomination

(D) Recognition

113 A leader in shipping for over 60

years, Hansen Cargo & Freight _day

and night to any location in the greater San

Fernando metropolitan area

(A) delivering

(B) delivers

(C) deliveries

(D) to deliver

114 YTL reminds its customers that

electronic products are quite and

should always be handled with care to

ensure proper operation

(A) available

(B) fragile (C) cautious (D) helpless

115 Carla Tran, Mr Fitch’s boss at the recycling plant, asked that _ monitor the central processing core carefully over the next few days

(A) himself (B) him (C) his (D) he

116 Sales of the software package have not been impressive, owing in part to

a number of unfixed bugs that carried over from previous versions

(A) well (B) even (C) very (D) soon

117 It may have been a _ decision for Mr.Sheridan to open his coffee roasting business at a time when world prices for beans are at an all-time high

(A) minimal (B) slim (C) poor (D) delicate

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118 construction of the ski resort is

lagging a full month behind schedule,

investors are confident it will be completed

before the first snowfall

(A) Although

(B) Whereas

(C) Since

(D) Until

119 The sellers prefer that the open

house _ until they finish painting the

exterior trim and Installing the new

120 Fourth-quarter figures for Lee &

Wang Manufacturing were up 3.6% from the

previous year, but they still failed to

121 Ms Adams is the who picked

up the packet of promotional materials that

came yesterday

(A) one (B) those (C) others (D) anybody

122 The hiring committee reported that the candidate's experience with publishing was the reason they denied him the position

(A) least of all (B) so little (C) hardly any (D) lack of

123 Cartwright Publications is seeking a highly qualified graphic designer to _ the look of its rather outdated corporate logo

(A) describe (B) illustrate (C) enhance (D) increase

124 Investment consultants have always maintained that it is more to diversify one's portfolio than to focus on only one or two stocks

(A) advantageously (B) advantages (C) advantageous

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(D) advantaged

125 Reports of problems with any of the

machinery on the assembly line should be

forwarded to the maintenance

126 Records show that the federal

government is the _largest purchaser of the

firm's advanced aerospace technologies

(A) later

(B) tingle

(C) once

(D) every

127 Workers who can multitask—

undertaking up to five activities at one time

and successfully managing all of them—are

in demand now more than

(A) whenever

(B) ever

(C) just

(D) then

128 If Assam Motors had opened its new

facility on schedule it its output before

the close of the 2010 fiscal year

(A) had been doubling (B) could have doubled (C) will double

(D) should double

129 Anyone interested in participating in the forum discussion on climate change can register for the event online do so by phone at 555-2396

(A) and (B) or (C) but (D) nor

130 Due to beyond the airline’s control, a flights out of our hub in Frankfurt have been canceled until further notice (A) circumstances

(B) episodes (C) qualifications (D) instances

131 Employees are encouraged to support the greening of the home office in ways they feel most comfortable

(A) whenever (B) whichever (C) however (D) wherever

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132 The workers who prove themselves

to be the most _ are those who have the

best chance at advancement within the

133 A customer feedback campaign

conducted last year with great success

and this year with equally positive

results is providing our marketing staff with

134 In a shrinking economy, consumers

are unlikely to continue purchasing luxury

goods like hotel stays and travel packages,

increase their spending on them

(A) so much

(B) much less

(C) no less than

(D) more or less

135 You should attempt to correct

problems with your work computer _ an

IT expert cannot be reached for assistance In

a timely fashion

(A) only if (B) soas (C) rather than (D) in order that

136 Senator Reynolds says that an emergency legislative session can be convened on Wednesday morning at 8:30 if

(A) necessity (B) necessarily (C) necessary (D) necessities

137 The business venture, presented as both risky and only profitable, was deemed unworthy of support by the elite group of financial backers

(A) improbably (B) marginally (C) simplistically (D) ineffectively

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138 The mayor’s office has issued

a that the police department

concentrate on preventing violent crime

instead of concerning itself with minor

139 The fact that Fielding Farm

Equipment has experienced _ industrial

accidents over the past decade has contributed to the company's excellent safety reputation

(A) a few (B) very few (C) fewest (D) the few

140 The anti-cholesterol drug Phisor has yet to be approved for use in with pharmaceuticals that treat heart disease (A) partnership

(B) accordance (C) teamwork(D) conjunction

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PART 6

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 sentences Select the best answer to complete the text then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet

Questions 141-143 refer to the following advertisement

Got the most out of Travis Lake with the newly renovated Travis Lake Resort For over 35 years, we the greater Travis area with the best in overnight accommodations, dining, and recreational

141 (A) were providing

(B) have been providing

But we’re not stopping there Book a stay with us for this summer by May 31 and you'll receive an 10% off our already reduced room rates!

143 (A) approximate

(B) attractive

(C) additional

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(D) affordable

Whether you’re into fishing, boating, swimming, or just relaxing with a view, Travis Lake Resort

is the place for you

.Questions 144-146 refer to the following email

Dear Mr Kaminski,

Congratulations on joining the premier discount club on the web, Savvy Shoppers Unlimited As

a member of this group, you will enjoy access to overstock and clearance sales, new product discounts, and other bargains that are never announced to the general public Whenever big companies have a special , they offer it to members of Savvy Shoppers Unlimited first

145 (A) will begin paying

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Questions 147-149 refer to the following Instructions

The new Brite-X 400L dishwasher soap is a product of years of research on the part of scientists working on the Brite-X team and is sure to make your dishwashing less stressful Designed specifically for use with vintage cast-iron pots, nonstick pans, delicate ceramics, and other cookware that should not In the dishwasher, 400L soap has the strength to get the job done In one go

148 (A) guaranteed

(B) optimal

(C) basic

(D) entire

tap water, so experiment with different quantities to find what works best

For everyday cleaning, no _ is necessary Simply wet the dish and wipe the surface quickly

149 (A) immersion

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Questions 150-152 refer to the following article

Friday’s trading session ended after small gains followed by similar losses left the market in nearly the same spot as where it started Following one of the worst weeks in global trading history, it was good news for the day, perhaps, but it failed to _ investor fears

Experts are looking to America to somehow quicken its economic recovery and send more I j confidence and capital into the global system Without this, we’re unlikely to see much improvement Several nations have a bank holiday for the coming Monday This will give investors a

151 (A) declared

(B) asserted I

(C) Implied

(D) reclaimed ,

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PART 7

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 question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet

Questions 153-154 refer to the following flyer

Financial independence—and confidence—is an important part of modem life But how does one achieve it? With an increasing number of investment options, saving plans, and retirement accounts out there, how do you find the methods that best suit your lifestyle?

Answering these questions will be the focus of the spring session of continuing education at Wilson Community College, to be held April 22 Participants will hear from a panel of highly regarded financial planning experts, followed by group learning exercises and a QAA session Those interested have the chance to register before April 10 for the reduced price of $20 Regular registration will continue thereafter, with the cost being $30 We hope to see you there!

153 What Is the flyer promoting?

(A) An economics lecture at a school

(B) A meeting of local investors

(C) A college's business degree program

(D) A financial management class

154 According to the flyer, what happens on April 10?

(A) The continuing education event takes place

(B) Financial education Information is distributed

(C) Early registration comes to a close

(D) The spring semester at Wilson Community College begins

Questions 155-156 refer to the following restaurant review

Prior to my visit last weekend to Hanguk Palace, our community’s first and only Korean restaurant, I had low expectations How good could a Korean restaurant in Smithdale really be?

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And the exterior of the establishment, located in the North Cross Shopping Plaza, certainly doesn't impress

However, my experience changed as soon as I stepped inside That's when I was greeted warmly

by Dae-Ho Lee, the youngest son of the family who immigrated to Smithdole last year and opened the restaurant Doe-Ho led me to my table, equipped with o traditional Korean charcoal grill In the center It was recommended that I try the bulgogi, a popular barbecue dish, but I opted for the kimchi stew and o side order of squid fried rice instead For desert, I was served a complimentary helping of fresh pear The food was as impressive as the service, and I’m sure I’ll

be returning to Honguk Palace soon

155 What is mentioned about HangukPalaoe?

(A) Its exterior is stylishly decorated

(B) All of its tables are equipped with grills

(C) It is family-owned and operated

(D) Most of its patrons are Korean

156 Which dish did the writer NOT eat?

(A) Fresh pear

(B) Korean barbecue

(C) Fried rice

(D) Kimchi stew

Questions 157-159 refer to the following article

If you ask residents of West Yarmouth to share their stories of the housing market crisis currently being experienced in the country, chances are they won’t have any That’s because West Yarmouth is one of a handful of metropolitan areas that has actually seen home prices increase over the last few years

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Local economist Terry Andrew explains this surprising fact by looking at local industries “West Yarmouth has been very active this decade in attracting large, diverse, and technologically modern employers We now have more than ten companies with their corporate headquarters here in West Yarmouth “ says Andrews And that corporate presence, he maintains has kept local employment levels much higher than the national average This, in turn, has kept mortgages paid and homes occupied Talking with real estate agents, entrepreneurs, and other experts, one thing is clear: they are optimistic There is a general feeling that West Yarmouth will keep riding this wave of economic growth straight out of national recession

157 What is the article mainly about?

(A) The causes of a housing market crash

(B) An exception to a national economic trend

(C) The city's attempts to attract businesses

(D) The progress of a local economic recovery

158 Who is Terry Andrews?

(A) A financial analyst

(B) A real estate agent

(C) A local entrepreneur

(D) A corporate executive

159 What is true about West Yarmouth?

(A) Its employment rate is lower than the national average

(B) Its economic forecast is positive

(C) Its mortgage rates have reached record lows

(D) Its housing market is finally stabilizing

Questions 160-161 refer to the following notice

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