Trờng ĐH Hồng Đức Năm học THI TOEIC Môn thi: c hiu Dùng cho: Các lớp ĐH và CĐ khối không chuyên ngữ Thời gian: 75 phút READING TEST 5 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, A thousand thanks for all your hard work. I shall never it. (A) forego (B) forget (C) foretell (D) forbid 2, She told him that if his manners didn't , he would be sent home. (A) approve (B) disprove (C) disapprove (D) improve 3, In the very beginning she had a meeting with all the staff, which turned out to be extremely . (A) productive (B) producing (C) produced (D) production 4, Nowadays, accountants are the services they offer with budget analysis, investment planning, and IT consulting. (A) broadening (B) lengthening (C) opening (D) reformatting 5, Costs reached in April. (A) an acme (B) an apex (C) a climax (D) a peak 6, Demand rose sharply after our major competitor went into (A) bankruptcy (B) export (C) receiver (D) difficulty 7, The audit is usually no more than a page in length and is attached to the financial statements. (A) report (B) response (C) result (D) review 8, Research into innovative semiconductor technology and applications is considered a of physics. (A) branch (B) responsibility (C) segment (D) subsidiary 9, The first goal in writing a business letter is to get the recipient's . (A) address (B) attention (C) services (D) trade 10, Cell phones are hand- devices; they are also called wireless or mobile phones. (A) carried (B) crafted (C) held (D) made 11, Users would also benefit from a clearer picture of the economic of the enterprise. (A) breath (B) health (C) heart (D) scene 1 12, When considering an offer, the candidate should examine any benefits offered by the employer. (A) preferred (B) prescriptive (C) progressive (D) prospective 13, The tenant promises to pay a amount of rent, and in return, the realty agent promises to supply the accommodation. (A) large (B) certain (C) sum (D) leased 14, "Someone to whom we had given a copy of our business plan had shared it with our competition." (A) clandestine (B) confidential (C) critical (D) cryptic 15, The fans outside the cinema on the first showing of the film were unwilling to until all the stars had gone home. (A) dispose (B) displace (C) discover (D) disperse 16, I agree with what you say, except for this point. (A) wholly (B) basically (C) quickly (D) simply 17, Candidate: I'm sorry I don't understand what you're (A) in about (B) on about (C) for about (D) off about 18, Unfortunately it is now 11 o'clock and so there is a of 15 minutes already. (A) waiting (B) lateness (C) space (D) delay 19, We have to inform our customers that the store will be closing in half an hour's (A) o'clock (B) time (C) hour (D) duration 20, We will always remember the way you stood up and at some of the speeches in the play. (A) clapped (B) clopped (C) clipped (D) clammed 21, After the soldiers I can see a group of circus who are jumping and dancing as they go. (A) members (B) doers (C) actors (D) performers 22, I could phone someone to . (A) take me the money (B) bring me the money (C) carry me the money (D) gain me the money 23, The local department store has to make a sustained effort at this time of the year to customer demand for summer clothing. (A) satisfies (B) satisfaction (C) satisfy (D) satisfying 24, An independent adviser was called in after the collapse of the company to some of the issues that were not clear. (A) result (B) retake (C) restrain (D) resolve 25, I spent hours writing that report and checking all the information was correct and then without thinking I pressed the button. (A) 'destroy' (B) 'delete' (C) 'deface' (D) 'deny' 26, The new office manager will be in of all the IT requirements that the company uses. (A) use (B) mind (C) case (D) charge 2 27, They really need to keep a check on the stationery supplies as they've run A4 paper once again. (A) in to (B) up for (C) out of (D) up to 28, Take a good look at the receipt when you leave so that you can see that all the have been listed. (A) proceeds (B) items (C) products (D) produce 29, I was pleased to receive your response to my proposal but there are one or two points that need (A) notification (B) certification (C) clarification (D) signification 30, I would ask you kindly not to interfere with what I'm doing as in all honesty it's of your business. (A) no (B) nothing (C) none (D) nor 31, Some people are to learn a foreign language. (A) unaccustomed (B) shy (C) reluctant (D) inhibited 32, Laptop computers are becoming more and more in the business world. (A) famous (B) popular (C) sought (D) wished 33, The stock market has hit new this year. (A) lows (B) bottoms (C) depths (D) ends 34, I think that your financial optimism is not really justified and you should adopt a more attitude. (A) really (B) realize (C) reality (D) realistic 35, Fifty people were made when the company suffered a severe financial shock. (A) useless (B) unwanted (C) unneeded (D) redundant 36, … are people who put money into a business in the hope of making a profit. (A) Spenders (B) Borrowers (C) Lenders (D) Investors 37, There's really no for my behaviour last night. I can only think that I'd had too much to drink. (A) exception (B) escape (C) excuse (D) exclusion 38, Can you help please because I've lost my way and to get to the shops before closing time? (A) need (B) require (C) request (D) must 39, Ms. Patel has just returned … the fifth Chennai conference on marketing and advertising. (A) on (B) from (C) about (D) behind 40, Because only a few applications were received, the deadline … the front-desk position has been extended by another week. (A) for (B) to (C) with (D) at 3 PART II 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. Questions 41-43 refer to the following email To Whom it May Concern, I __41___ the Shoe People to protect the feet of my employees for over ten years now. 41, (A) trust (B) trusted (C) have trusted (D) will trust I recently purchased a few __42_ of boots from your company for my crew. Though my men 42, (A) pairs (B) couples (C) doubles (D) two were initially satisfied with the boots, the soles began to fall apart on them after just twelve weeks. This was __43___ surprising considering they came with a six year warranty. 43, (A) extreme (B) extremes (C) extremely (D) of extreme The boots are unsafe to wear because my men are pouring hot concrete. Please respond as soon as possible with instructions on how I can return the boots and receive a refund. Thank you, John Trimbald Questions 44-46 refer to the following passage January 3rd, 2008 Dear Ms Catherine, Thank you for your e-mail concerning the poor quality of our rubber __44__ black 44, (A) sole (B) soling (C) soled (D) soles workboots. A representative will be by your office next week to pick __45__ the damaged 45, (A) up (B) on (C) off (D) with boots. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you and your crew. Along with five new pairs of workboots for your crew (we included one extra pair), we have enclosed a free year's supply of sole protector spray. In our retail stores, this spray is always recommended to buyers who work on heated floors. This should have been brought to your attention at the time of your initial order (received by telephone on October 12, 2007). Please excuse our oversight. To date we have had no complaints about these workboots from __46__ 46, (A) employers (B) employees (C) customers (D) workers who have used the protector spray. However, should you use the spray and find that you are still unsatisfied with the boots, please return the boots and spray for a full refund. Thank you for supporting The Shoe People. Have a Happy New Year. Sincerely, Stan Mason, President 4 Questions 47-49 refer to the following passage 25 October Ms. Sally Salhit Channel 3 TV 2000 Pine Road Buffalo, New York Dr. Ms. Salhit, I am writing to request permission to use portions of your recent episode about the migrating patterns on black bears in your recent episode of 'Animals of the North' that __47___ November 15th. 47, (A) aired (B) covered (C) hunted (D) portrayed All excerpts from your television show would only be shown to students at Westside High. As an educational institution ___48___ limited means 48, (A) which (B) that (C) with (D) were we are unable to pay for any of the content with monetary compensation, but we would give your show proper ____49_____ as the sole provider of the content 49, (A) evaluation (B) remuneration (C) destination (D) recognition and by doing so you may gain sevel dozen new loyal (and young) viewers in the process. I look forward to your response, and on a personal level, must say how much I enjoy your show. Sincererly, Bob Calardar Westside High School Science Department 5 Question 50-52 refer to the following passage Security Health Insurance Did you know that 1 in 6 Americans __50__ have health insurance? Even worse is that the 50, (A) don’t (B) doesn’t (C) do (D) does uninsured have a 40% higher risk of death than those who are covered. Why would anyone take such a risk? Because it’s too expensive. Well, not anymore! With Security Health Insurance you can find a plan that will ___51___ your budget and protect you and your loved ones. 51, (A) see (B) meet (C) catch (D) get ___52__ our plan to those of our competitors and you’ll see that we offer the most complete 52, (A) Comparing (B) Compared (C) Compare (D) To compare benefits package at a better price than any other company. One of our agents can get you a quote within minutes or you can apply online. Don’t wait until it’s too late! 6 PART III 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 the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. Questions 53 through 54 refer to the following letter. Market Products, Inc. 830 2 nd Av e, Suite 20B New York, NY 10015 June 7, 20_ Ms. Lucy Harper 2091 W 4 th Avenue Apartment 101 Buffalo, NY 12345 Dear Ms. Harper: Thank you for your letter of April 15 looking for a job at Market Products. You have good experience and an excellent education. I am sorry to tell you, however, that we don’t have any job openings at this time. We will keep your résumé and contact you if we have any job openings in the future. Good luck. Best regards, Joan Rogers Joan Rogers Human Resources Director 53, Why did Joan Rogers write this letter? (A) To offer Ms. Harper a job (B) To sell products to Ms. Harper (C) To reply to Ms. Harper’s letter (D) To explain the work of Market Products 54, When did Joan write the letter? (A) On April 5 (B) On April 15 (C) On June 7 (D) On June 17 7 Questions 55 through 58 refer to the following memo. Memorandum The XYZ Company From: Brianna Herbert Date: Friday, May 17 To: Accounting Department Staff Re: Next week I will be out of the office at an accountants’ conference next week, May 20-24. If you need help during that time, please contact my assistant, Sherry Noyes Thank you 55, Where will Brianna Herbert be next week? (A) In the office (B) At a conference (C) On vacation (D) At the XYZ company 56, Who is Sherry Noyes? (A) An accountant (B) The writer of the memo (C) The owner of the XYZ Company (D) Brianna Herbert’s assistant 57, The word “contact” in line 8 is closest in meaning to (A) work with (B) call (C) touch (D) look at 58, Who should read the memo? (A) All staff the the XYZ Company (B) Brianna Herbert (C) People who work in the accounting department (D) Conference planners Questions 59 through 62 refer to the following advertisement. The new express train will begin service between Riverdale and Mayfield on October 24. The trip takes five hours on the older, slower train. On the express train it will take only three hours. The express train will have larger, more comfortable seats, and there will be free food for the passengers. There will be two express trains a day between Riverdale and Mayfield. There will also be four regular trains. Many people will prefer the regular trains because the tickets are cheaper. 8 59, How long is the trip on the express train? (A) Two hours (B) Three hours (C) Four hours (D) Five hours 60, How many regular train will there be a day? (A) Two (B) Three (C) Four (D) Five 61, Why would people prefer the regular trains? (A) The seats are larger. (B) The tickets are less expensive. (C) The food tastes better. (D) They are more comfortable 62, The word “service” in line 1 is closest in meaning to (A) commuting (B) setting up (C) operation (D) making do Questions 63 through 65 refer to the following advertisement. Just on the market. Paradise Hills Beauty! Brand new luxury 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. In a bright and sunny location just 1 mile north of Paradise Hills. With approximately 1900 square feet, this home features remote-controlled ceiling fans, whirlpool bathtub in the master bathroom, fully-fitted kitchen including a gas oven with a give- burner gas range and stainless steel fridge-freezer, marble tile floors, fireplace, and large 3-car garage. Selling at just $198,000! For further information, contact: Christal DeShannon at Moore and Parker Realty, 245-3376 mobile or 486-0975 direct. 63, Where is the house located? (A) At the center of Paradise Hills (B) North of Paradise Hills (C) North Hills (D) In Colorado Hills 64, Which is NOT included in the house? (A) A bathroom (B) A garage (C) A swimming pool (D) A fireplace 65, Who is Christal DeShannon? (A) A real estate agent (B) The home owner (C) A homemaker (D) Unknown 9 Questions 66 through 69 refer to the following article. Making Life Easier in the Home This month in Golden Age Magazine we would like to share some tips for making life easier as you get older. These tips are all quick and easy, and most importantly, they won’t cost you a lot of money. Here are a few ways that senior citizens can make their homes more comfortable and less dangerous places to live: 1. When lining your garbage can with plastic bags, put 6 or so extra in the bottom. When you fill one, you will have another at your fingertips to replace it. 2. Store heavy items on center cabinet shelves, light objects on high or low shelves. This way you won’t risk straining your back to pickup heavy objects. 3. Put a night safety light in your hallway or bathroom. Installing a light can help reduce night-time accidents. If you use a glow-in-the-dark light switch, even better! 4. Sticking traction strips on slippery surfaces is essential, especially on tiled surfaces such as bathrooms. Traction strips are available from most major retailers. 5. Be sure to remove clothes from the dryer with a reacher. This will help you protect your back. These are just a few ways that you can help make your daily living more enjoyable. 66, Who is this article intended for? (A) People who like to do home improvements (B) People with big houses (C) Elderly people (D) People with young children 67, Which of the following positive aspects is NOT mentioned? (A) The tips are easy. (B) The tips are quick to perform. (C) The tips don’t cost much money. (D) The tips are especially good for women. 68, What is a reacher? (A) A machine to dry clothes (B) A kind of long stick (C) A kind of chair (D) A night safety light 69, What does the article NOT suggest? (A) Installing night lights (B) Using track slips to stop slipping (C) Storing heavy items outdoors (D) Putting light objects on high shelves 10 [...]... Các lớp ĐH và CĐ khối không chuyên ngữ Trờng ĐH Hồng Đức Năm học P N S 5 PART I 1,B 11,B 21 ,D 31, C 2, D 12, D 22 ,B 32, B 3,A 13,B 23 ,C 33,A 4,A 14,B 24 ,D 34,D 5, D 15, D 25 , B 35, D 6,A 16,B 26 ,D 36,D 7,A 17,B 27 ,C 37,C 8,A 18,D 28 ,B 38,A 9,B 19,B 29 ,C 39,B 10,C 20 ,A 30.C 40, A 42, A 52 ,C 43,C 44,C 45, A 46,C 47,A 48,C 49,D 50 ,A 59 ,B 69,C 79,D 87, B 97, D 60,C 70,A 80,A 88,C 98, B 61,B 71,B 62, A 72, A 89,B... 47,A 48,C 49,D 50 ,A 59 ,B 69,C 79,D 87, B 97, D 60,C 70,A 80,A 88,C 98, B 61,B 71,B 62, A 72, A 89,B 99, B 90,C 100, A PART II 41,C 51 ,B PART III 53 ,C 63,B 73,A 81, A 91,B 54 ,C 64,C 74,C 82, C 92, D 55 ,B 65, D 75, B 83, A 93,A 56 ,D 66,C 76,B 84, C 94,D 57 ,B 67,D 77,B 85, A 95, D 58 ,C 68,B 78,A 86, A 96, A 19 ... include major manufacturers of cellar phones Employees: 150 in Chicago, 50 0 worldwide Sales: Simon Technologies had $ 12. 8 million in annual sales last year Since then, sales have increased about 20 0% to over $38 million Projected sales increase for the coming year: 25 % History: Founded in 1979 as a division of H.A Grady Co Became independent in 19 95 Future: The industry leader in design and manufacturing,... later, the employee has a new job (D) Three weeks later, interviews begin 94, Which points is Malcolm in disagreement with? (A) 3 and 6 (B) 2 and 3 (C) 2 and 5 (D) 2 and 7 95, How much time would Malcolm like to have to make decisions? (A) 3 weeks (B) 4 weeks (C) 5 weeks (D) 6 weeks Questions 96 through 100 refer to the following note and email Dear Frank, My garden club meeting will finish late today,... they want 2 Give Form 34- 12, Application for Transfer, to the employees requesting transfers 2 When employees have completed Sections 1 -5 of the form, you should fill out Section 6, Supervisor's comments, at the bottom of the form 3 Attach a copy of each employee's latest Performance Evaluation to the pink copy of the form 4 Send the pink copy to me Keep the yellow copy for your reference 5 Employees... its profits? (A) By lowering its prices (B) By introducing a new menu (C) By getting more customers (D) By decreasing its expenses 12 80, What were Jolly Hamburgers profits last year? (A) $26 million (B) $48 million (C) $ 52 million (D) $104 million Questions 81 through 85 refer to the following chart and letter At the beginning of the year, I decided to lose weight In January and February, I began swimming... Microwave ovens (C) Gasoline pumps 11 (D) Phones 74, In how many countries does Simon Technologies have facilities? (A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) Twelve 75, What percent increase of sales is predicted for the next year? (A) 10% (B) 25 % (C) 80% (D) 20 0% Questions 76 through 78 refer to the following magazine article Lorraine Kulasingam has worked in the fashion industry as a stylist for ten years, choosing... did Peter weigh in May? (A) 98 kg (B) 95 k (C) 93 kg (D) 90 kg 82, How much did Peter weigh at the end of the year? (A) 110 kg (B) 40 kg (C) 60 kg (D) 75 kg 83, How often did Peter go swimming? (A) Twice a week (B) January (C) For two months (D) For twelve months 13 84, Where did Peter gain weight? (A) At the gym (B) In May (C) In Mexico (D) On his coffee break 85, What did Peter eat instead of meat?... What did Peter eat instead of meat? (A) vegetables (B) rice (C) cereal (D) egg Questions 86 through 90 refer to the following memos and tables To: All sales staff From: Marketing Re: 20 05 Sales Figures Date: January 27 ,20 06 The fourth quarter's sales figures have now been tabulated Please take a look at the attached chart before next Monday's meeting The chart will form the basis of much of the discussion... Play area in larger branches (B) Free stationery (C) Discount coupons (D) Stickers to collect for free books 15 Questions 91 through 95 refer to the following memo and email response To: All Supervisors From: Andrew Kirby, Director of Human Resources Re: Procedures for Transfers Date: August 17 ,20 05 When employees request transfers to other departments, you should follow these procedures: 1 Meet individually . 19,B 20 ,A 21 ,D 22 ,B 23 ,C 24 ,D 25 , B 26 ,D 27 ,C 28 ,B 29 ,C 30.C 31, C 32, B 33,A 34,D 35, D 36,D 37,C 38,A 39,B 40, A PART II 41,C 42, A 43,C 44,C 45, A 46,C 47,A 48,C 49,D 50 ,A 51 ,B 52 ,C PART III 53 ,C 54 ,C. 52 ,C PART III 53 ,C 54 ,C 55 ,B 56 ,D 57 ,B 58 ,C 59 ,B 60,C 61,B 62, A 63,B 64,C 65, D 66,C 67,D 68,B 69,C 70,A 71,B 72, A 73,A 74,C 75, B 76,B 77,B 78,A 79,D 80,A 81, A 82, C 83, A 84, C 85, A 86, A 87, B 88,C. 53 through 54 refer to the following letter. Market Products, Inc. 830 2 nd Av e, Suite 20 B New York, NY 100 15 June 7, 20 _ Ms. Lucy Harper 20 91 W 4 th Avenue Apartment 101 Buffalo, NY 123 45 Dear