TOEIC training reading comprehension 860 1

HB HiFi has upgraded its stock from theBC50 to the new BC100, which featuresimproved functionality SD cardslots and USB ports.(A) plus(B) together(C) both(D) though6. Inhouse legal specialists and hiredattorneys are always very busyto patent infringement suits against thecompany.(A) suited(B) conducive(C) prior(D) forward2. The aging administrative buildings arevirtually uninhabitable in both winter andsummer their primitive heatingand cooling vents.(A) in order to(B) due to(G) since(D) because7. Company clients who cannot get throughto an associate or senior executivedue to busy phone lines may alwaysleave a message our team ofreceptionists.(A) with(B) off(O) from(D) bymoving to the downtown branchlast year, Ms. Taylor stays in touch withmany of her old colleagues at our branch.(A) Subsequently(B) Meanwhile(C) However(D) Despite8. Mr. Dumont is going to read the proposalaccuracy before it is sent to theboard members.(A) in(B) over(C) for(D) from4. waiting for a formal incident

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1 HB HiFi has upgraded its stock from the

BC50 to the new BC100, which features

improved functionality SDcard

slotsand USBports

(A)plus

(B)together

(C)both

(D)though

6 In-house legal specialists and hired attorneys are alwaysvery busy

topatentinfringementsuits against the company

(A)suited (B)conducive (C)prior

(D)forward

2 The aging administrative buildings are

virtually uninhabitable in both winterand

summer theirprimitive heating

and coolingvents

(A) inorderto

(B)dueto

(G)since

(D)because

7 Companyclientswho cannot getthrough

toanassociate orseniorexecutive due to busyphonelinesmayalways leave a message our teamof

receptionists

(A)with (B)off

(O) from

(D)by movingtothe downtown branch

lastyear, Ms Taylorstaysintouchwith

many of her old colleagues atourbranch

(A) Subsequently

(B)Meanwhile

(C)However

(D) Despite

8 Mr Dumont is going to read the proposal

accuracy beforeit issent tothe boardmembers

(A) in (B)over (C) for (D)from

4 waiting foraformal incident

report,the company's European head

officercalled the branch manager for an

informal situationupdate

(A)Accordingto

(O) Turther

fC)Instead of

(D)However

9 Dr.Christian Nielson isrenownedasa

pediatrician devoted the care of terminallyill children

(A) that (B)of (C) so

(D)to

companyregulations,all employees willbeconsidered for a yearly

performance-based pay raise

(A) In common with

(B)Accordingto

(C)Incase of

(D) On behalfof

10 Whenownersofcompanyproducts

source spareparts unregistered suppliers, theirwarrantymaybevoid (A)over

(B)behind

(C)outof (D)from

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Anyone seeking further information

the advertising job should consult the company'swebsite

(A) in

(B)sothat

(C)evenif

(D)about

16 histime as a faculty member, ProfessorMichelsondeveloped the imageof a dedicated and serious researcher

(A)Into (B)Upon (C) About (O)During

BNY Infotech is a leader the

biggestplayers in the software industry 17

(A)among

(B)(toni

(C)into

(D) at

ProfessorBrownwillreturn tothe

university whenthe semester resumes,

which timehewill replytoall

mentoring

(A) across

(B) at

(C) on

(D) with

Thecorporation'sincrease in sales stood

at5.8%attheendofthelast quarter,

which was therecordrateof 19

growthsetlatelast year

(A) less

(B)below

(C) little

(D) lower

Mr Hernandez has finished allofthe

studying required for hispromotion, foranaccounting unithewill take during winter vacation

(A) except (B)toward

(C)when (D)instead

someturbulent discussions, the chairmanofUniversalExportseventually announced apartnership with Cyber

Systems,Inc

(A)At

(B) Following

(C)Upon

(D)Except

ThegrandballroomattheInterpark Hotel wasreserved by Ms Schneider

thecompany'sawardsceremony

(A) from (B) for (C) onto

(D)off Alldepartmentswantingtocontribute

tothe monthlybulletin must have their

this month

(A)on

(G)by

(C)between

(t >)except

20 A proposal is under consideration

the extension of the Mt

Hutchison dam system

(A)for (B) next

(C)while (O) onto

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21 There arealways openings for people 27 Smithexpects tointroduceitsnew

Ms O'Brian's caliber at our computerizedmanagementsystem

'

22 Due to changing trends,therewas a 28 olderversions, the new Get-distinct drop-off in thenumber AroundGuidetoAmerica now features speakersatthis year's seminar budget accommodation listings

23 half oftheDSYCorporation's 29 IntheWindsor Hotel's basement, there

annualprofits are generatedin the Middle is a fully equipped gym featuring a

24 Jonathan Kerrwasaskedtohead the 30 Inordertoapplytomove fromone

printing division the downsizing department thecompanyto

(D)whereas

25 Therecent changes goingon the

consumerelectronics industry reflect the 31 As most common stationery itemsare

new focusonconsumer demand orderedin bulk, all employeesmust

(C)then (D)besides

26 Interest rates fell alevelbelow

5.5percentin September, marking their

lowest level since late last year

(A)to

(B)at

(G) in

(D)on

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32 Peter Lawrence has been tasked with

conductingonline researchtoassist

Beverly D'Angelo she creates

herpresentation

(A)than

(B)also

(C)moreover

(D) while

33 Anyone ordering a new MP3player

theendofthe monthwill receive

a free extraset ofheadphones

(A)at

(B)in

(C)upon

(D)before

35 The seminar washeld sofar

the citycenterthat buses weretheonly available mass-transit option

(A) from (B)next (C)on

(0)off

36 asudden increase in the value

offoreign currencies,theimported car market looksset toremain steady for the

remaining months of theyear

(A)Unless (B)Because (C)Barring

(0)Except

34 No vehicleownershipwillbe officially

recognized such time as it

is registered with thestatetransport

authority

(A)without

(B)until

(C) between

(D)against

PROGRESS TEST

the employees' new detailswere

entered into the company's records,

salarypaymentrecordsbeganarriving

regularly

(A) Like

(B)Once

(C)Unless

(D)Despite

5 the bistro's opening was delayed, thegeneralconsensus was that theexcellent menuthere more than madeupforit

(A)Although (B)Until (C)Despite

(D) Otherwise

2 McCloudMedia has grown steadilyat

arateof approximately five percent

every year shareswere floateda

decade ago

(A) if

(B)since

(C)how

(D)than

6 PeopleMovers Recruitment is going aheadwith its plantoopenoffices in

regionalcenters annualreturns

declined in the firstquarter

(A)still

(B)however (C)insteadof (D) eventhough

3 currentcity retail psychology

reveals that consumers react favorably

togardensin shoppingprecincts,

many townsarenow creating attractive

landscapesto attractcustomers

(A) Since

(B)Despite

(O)IInlets

(D)So

experiencewith children would

be a positive;itisnotregarded as

essential for applicants for the job

(A) Otherwise

(B)Despite

(C) Although

(I ))Regarding

7 the erection of the Hillside HousingComplex isdelayed,houses are

expected tobe sold rapidly

(A) Therefore (B) Sothat (C)Whether (D)Even if

8 Recruiters from DHC Electronics are planningtoattendtradeshowsinBerlin andPrague they arenotgoingto

Warsaw

(A)inspiteof (B) so as (G)despite (D)though

9 researchfor the Collins case

is so complex, Mr Harris isgoingto need torequesthelp from someofthe company associates

(A) Because

(B)Moreover (C) Therefore (D)Nevertheless

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10 Company travel policy states that

executives may fly firstclass a

flight'sdurationisgreaterthantenhours

(A)asif

(B)only if

(C) notonly

(D)asmuchas

15 Telecommuter boosterswilloften mention convenientit is for people wishing tocutdown on their work hours

(A)how (B) therefore (C) only (D) most

11 All employee information held by

Washington Mutual willbekeptin

confidence itspublication

isotherwiseagreedby individual

employees

(A)whether

(B)asif

(C) except

(D)unless

16 Laboratoryaccess is restrictedtothose

having registered fingerprints or retinal scans

(A)both

(B)every (C)any (D)either

17

12

13

Everything looks very positive forthe

company, the current investors

donotdefaultontheiragreements

(A)asif

(B) whereas

(C)whether

(D)assumingthat

Werecommendthatall ofourcustomers

registertheir products' serial numbers

online theymaybe assuredof

receivingall software updates

18

14

(A)rather

(B) in case of

(C)asto

(D) sothat

inconvenient, all worksite visitors

mustwear full safety gear, including

helmets and steel-toed boots

(A) Almost

(B)Never

(C) Seldom

(t))However

Neither video cameras snack foods areallowed in the cinema

(A)or (B)nor

(C)and (D) either

Industry watchers haveexpressedtheir surprise that suchahumble company

a conglomerate

19

(A)alone

(B)over (C) only

(U)less

Afterasolid four decades, Wet and Wild

is thesoleremainingpublication catering

to freshwater and saltwater aquarium owners

(A) so

(B)neither (C)either

(D)both

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20 Asthe venue is now booked

thedate agreed upon, Ms Chen can

commission the flyers forthe fundraising

ball

(A)while

(B)yet

(C)but

(D)and

21 High-levelsportspeople must maintaina

highlevelof fitness runtherisk

ofsufferinginjuriesthat causepermanent

damage

(A) besides

(13)on accountof

(C)or else

(D)either

25 Theadministration requires next-of-kin details for all employees family members need to be contacted during emergencies

(A)therefore (B) even if (C)in case

(D)despite

26 Under this liabilityplan,you are financially coveredin case you damage another person'scar, yourpayments are

up to date

(A) soas (B) providedthat

(C) dependingon

22 The storagefacilityplanwasdue last

week; the manager has now

grantedthe architects an extension

(A) but

(B)beyond

(C)until

(D)that

27 Thefactory'sinternal lightsarecontrolled

sothat they are only in operation workersarepresent

(A)during (B)whereas

(C)while

(D)through

23 StradbrokeManagementOptimization

relies on astrongcore group of

consultants, and thecompany

stressesits human touch in consulting

with new clients

(A)therefore

(B)nowthat

(C) in case

(D) otherwise

24 All employees are remindedtotreateach

other withpolitenessandrespect

that we can maintain a civil atmosphere

atall times

28 newlyhired employees have completed atrial period, they areset to

receive full medical and pensionplans

(A)Soon

(B)Then (C)Later (D) Once

(A)as

(B)ilien

(0) so

(0) if