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 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 . 1 (A) principal (B) principles (C) principally (D) principle 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 2 27, 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 to reach 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 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 refers to the following passage Sid's Stationery 2 Smythe St, Toronto, Canada M1B 5T6 Tel: (416) 295-1725 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (416) 295- 1725 end_of_the_skype_highlighting December 1st, 20 Kerry Michaels 1 Stevens Rd. Scarborough, Ontario, Canada M1E 4H7 Dear Ms. Michaels: Holiday Sale Seasons Greetings. As a ___41____ 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. 41, (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 ___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 4 Questions 44-46 refers to the following passage 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. 44, (A) that (B) than (C) then (D) they're 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 Thank you. B.K. Questions 47- 49 refer to the following passage: Memorandum To: Supervisors 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 48, (A) make (B) apply (C) design (D) conduct 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. 49, (A) in (B) on (C) with (D) by Thank you for your cooperation. 5 Questions 50- 52 refer to the following passage: 6 FREE SUNGLASSES AND CASE Purchase a 12 __50__ subscription to Vacation the Nation today and receive a free pair of Purchase a 12 __50__ subscription to Vacation the Nation today and receive a free pair of 50, (A) months (B) month (C) monthly (D) a month Sunnies Sunglasses with your very own soft leather case.* To get your free Sunnies __51__ these 3 easy steps. 51, (A) get (B) do (C) answer (D) follow 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 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 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. 54, What is Phonecom? (A) A large cell phone company (B) A government office (C) A marketing company (D) A telephone store 55, Which group has bought the most cell phones? (A) Government offices (B) Private companies (C) Individuals (D) Phone companies 56, The word “reported” in line 2 is closest in meaning to (A) stood by (B) increased (C) denied (D) announced Questions 57 through 58 refer to the following advertisement. Glenville 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 7 (C) A stockbroker (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 of every 20 minutes. • The #5 bus route from downtown to City Park will run every 35 minutes instead of every 25 minutes. • The #16 bus route from the University to the Outer City Shopping Mall will run once every hour instead of every 40 minutes. There will be no bus service after 10:00 P.M. on weeknights and after 11:30 P.M. on Friday and Saturday nights. 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. 8 Questions 63 through 65 refer to the following sign. 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 (B) Food (C) Magazines (D) A broken TV 65, Which of the following can NOT be put in the green bin? (A) Newspapers (B) A leftover sandwich (C) Orange peel (D) Rice Questions 66 through 69 refer to the following letter. Bristol Motor Company 1 Gray Drive Canberra ACT 0201 12 June Vera Hsu, Director Canberra Transit System 15 Central Street Canberra ACT 0216 Dear Ms. Hsu: I am writing to your office regarding the widening of the Centura Highway, due to begin this year. This important roadway passes the Bristol Motor Company. Many of our 2,000 employees use the Canberra public transportation system and access the bus station located opposite our facilities on Centura Highway. Between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 8:00 A.M., and 4:30 P.M and 5:30 P.M., a considerable number of our employees cross Centura Highway as they go to and from work. To date we have not heard of any plan to provide a traffic signal, a walkway overpass, or the services of a traffic officer to ensure the safety of our employees. We believe that steps need to be taken to 9 reduce the possibility of accidents both during the construction phase and beyond. 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 need for a Chief Information Officer. 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