toiec Reading practice 1 key

READING TEST
In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how well you understand written
English. There are three parts to this section, with special directions for each part.
YOU WILL HAVE ONE HOUR AND FIFTEEN MINUTES
TO COMPLETE PARTS 5, 6, AND 7 OF THE TEST
PART 5: Incomplete Sentence
Directions: You will see a sentence with a missing word. Four possible answers follow the
sentence. Choose the best answer to the question and fill in the corresponding oval on your
answer sheet.
1. Donations to the charity are _____, but almost eighty percent of employees give to it.
=voluntary
~volunteer
~voluntarily
~volunteering
2. _______ experienced significant growth in Western Europe, the company is planning to expand
operations in Eastern Europe.
A. To have
B. Have
C. Had
D. Having
3. We are offering Graduate positions _______ students who are currently completing their final
year and would like to begin work in the next calendar year.
A. with
B. as
C. for
D. in
4. We provide a range of services _______ to meet the specific industry and market dynamics our
clients face.
A. design
B. to design
C. designing

D. designed

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5. If you need technical support for the products then, please contact the _______ or service
provider directly.
A. manufacture
B. manufacturer
C. manufacturing
D. manufactured
6. To receive these great prices, please call (940)723-6631 and ask _______ to one of our trained
Internet salesmen.
A. speak
B. speaking
C. to speak
D. speaks
7. Most of the information available from the Web site may be freely downloaded and
reproduced, _______ the content has not been changed or modified.
A. provided
B. nevertheless
C. despite
D. however
8. Noah Baen is a visual artist and educator _______ works focus on nature and human.
A. who
B. which
C. whose
D. that
9. As vehicles have become more _______, growing numbers of consumers are reluctant to make
a long-term investment in a new car or truck purchase.

A. cost
B. costliness
C. expensively
D. costly
10. If the interviews are done ________ then there may not be any need to call the applicants in a
second time.
A. similarly
B. suddenly
C. properly
D. comfortably
11. Before you put the tickets on your credit card, ask Ms. Jarmish to ________ the dates of the
conference with the regional office.
A. refund
B. release
C. reject
D. reconfirm

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12. As Independent Financial advisers we are able to offer _______ clients advice on products
from every financial product provider in the UK.
A. us
B. our
C. ourselves
D. ours
13. In an effort to attract and ________ clients, advertising and public relations services agencies
are diversifying their services.
A. maintaining
B. maintainable

C. maintain
D. maintains
14. Employment is _______ to decline 12 percent over the 2006-2016 period due to the chronic
depression.
A. expecting
B. projected
C. decided
D. dedicated
15. Globalization has become a major factor in the electronics manufacturing industry, often
_______ it difficult to distinguish between domestic and foreign companies.
A. made
B. make
C. making
D. being made
16. The rapid pace of innovation in electronics technology makes for a constant demand for
_______ and faster products.
A. newly
B. new
C. newer
D. late
17. The professor has tried to make an innovative procedure for testing the sample to make his
research findings _________ free of errors.
A. complete
B. completely
C. completed
D. completing

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18. Mr. Park is very pleased to announce that all the students are ________ for a free listening
class which starts at 4.
A. permissible
B. eligible
C. accessible
D. available
19. Before the merchandise is _______ introduced to the market, it undergoes countless reviews
and safety tests all designed for quality assurance.
A. never
B. ever
C. seldom
D. rarely
20. Effective managers use the Internet and read economic journals to keep ______ about current
trends in overseas trade.
A. inform
B. informative
C. informing
D. informed
21. According to the latest news report, the government has decided to raise income tax rates for
_______ with high incomes.
A. that
B. this
C. those
D. these
22. Even though the grand opening of the new Italian restaurant was _______ than expected,
many people were happy with the food quality it served.
A. late
B. more lately
C. lateness
D. later

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23. Most experts agree that genetically ________ foods should be allowed on the market after
health officials confirm they are safe.
A. modify
B. modifying
C. to modify
D. modified
24. All applicants for the position are required to complete the _______ at the front desk and
submit them.
A. form
B. formation
C. formed
D. forms
25. To stay with local people and gain practical experience, volunteer helpers work an average of
4 hours per day _____ food and accommodation.
A. in exchange for
B. exchanging of
C. with exchange
D. exchanges
26. Inventory control and receiving have become much more ______ since we put both areas
under the control of a single department.
A. manageable
B. manageably
C. managing
D. manage
27. Our office security door is scheduled to _________this week so all staff members are required
to return their security cards to the front desk.

A. replace
B. replaced
C. being replaced
D. be replaced
28. Follow _______ steps listed on the first page of the manual and your username does not have
to be the same as your website address.
A. most of
B. all
C. much
D. almost
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29. Labor leaders complain that even though the cost of living has nearly doubled in the past
decade, workers’ _______ have only increased by 14%.
A. wages
B. investments
C. employees
D. positions
30. At the upcoming board meeting, the chairwoman is expected to express ________ at the
company’s inability to improve its market share.
A. offensiveness
B. approbation
C. assertiveness
D. frustration
31. Government tax officials regularly _______ the books of even medium-sized businesses to
make sure they are paying their fair share to the national treasury.
A. audit
B. reflect
C. measure

D. maintain
32. ________of the people in this interview wanted to disclose their name so I could not tape the
interview or take pictures for this reason.
A. None
B. Anyone
C. Whoever
D. Something
33. Gretchen Curtis was _______ from assistant manager to manager because she has what it
takes to lead this department.
A. referred
B. transferred
C. promoted
D. demoted
34. When I asked her whether the company had any plans for new investments, her ________ was
simply a knowing smile.
A. respond
B. response
C. responding
D. responsive

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35. I ______ insist on a revision of next year’s budget by Friday. It must be ready before the
annual general meeting at the end of the month.
A. could
B. must
C. may
D. have
36. The management has agreed not to take further action, _______ you do not commit any

further violations of company policy.
A. granted
B. therefore
C. provided
D. moreover
37. One worry is that higher tax rates will cause a slowing of the economy, which will in turn lead
to a decrease, rather than an increase, in tax ----------------_________.
A. rations
B. revenue
C. regulation
D. allotment
38. Customers wishing to make complaints _______ask to talk to one of our customers service
consultants, who will be pleased to help them.
A. should
B. might
C. ought
D. had
39. The investigating committee announced that it would put _______ releasing its findings for at
least another week.
A. off
B. upon
C. down
D. up
40. There has been a leak of confidential data to one of our biggest _______. It would seem that
we are the victims of corporate espionage.
A. enemies
B. oppositions
C. rivals
D. opposites

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Part 6: Text Completion
Directions: Read the texts on the following pages. You will find a word or phrase
missing in some of the sentences. Below each of the sentences, four answer choices
are given. Select the most appropriate 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 advertisement.

Win a luxury skiing trip!
Nuana Ski is offering one lucky Woman of the World reader and three friends the chance to stay in
a chic French ski {1:SA:=C}---------------------. Nuana Ski is offering you and three of your
41. A. result
B. resolve
C. resort
D. rest
friends the opportunity to spend one week, ……{1:SA:=A}, at the five star Chalet de Tirelle.
42. A. all-inclusive
B. accommodation
C. with food
D. bedding
in the French Alps. The prize, worth over $3,500, includes flights, guide, ski rentals, and ski
passes. Prize also includes one free drink every evening in the resort bar.
To……………… {1:SA:=A} this competition, simply call 1-800-655-7667. Answer the question
you will
43. A. enter
B. take
C. part in
D. use

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be asked, and give your name, address, and telephone number. Three runners up will win a $100
voucher to spend on ski wear at Alpine Sports. Hurry! Competition closes on January 10 th.
Questions 44-46 refer to the following letter.
Dear customers,
Effective May 20, all shipments by Surety, Inc. to our exchange terminals ______ by overnight
44. A. handled
B. were handled
C. have handled
D. will be handled
express. This new procedure will continue through the end of August, ________ we will revert to
45. A. at which time
B. that
C. in time for
D. depending on
our normal shipping guidelines. We, not our customers, will bear this additional cost as part of our
ongoing efforts to ensure customer __________. This express shipping procedure should allow us
46. A. satisfaction
B. satisfactory
C. satisfying
D. satisfied
to process the backlog of orders generated by the increased media exposure with regard to the
Midland situation. If you have questions about arrival dates on your orders, continue to deal
directly with your normal contacts.
We want you to know we truly value you as a customer.

Questions 47-49 refer to the following memo.

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To : All Employees
From : Mark Schmidt, CFO
RE: Waste disposal
It has come to my ___________ that we have been spending too much money on paper
47. A. intention
B. attention
C. extension
D. opposition
over the past year. _________, most of the paper in our office that we throw in the trash
48. A. Therefore
B. Although
C. In fact
D. So as
can be recycled, which will in turn save us money. We can also use both sides of the paper
for unimportant documents, and that means less trash. Less trash means that we cut down
on our waste disposal expenses. We will also be buying less paper. This makes so much
more sense __________ and environmentally. This is why we have decided to start a paper
49. A. economy
B. economic
C. economical
D. economically
recycling program. I will distribute a list of the type of paper items in our office that can be
recycled. If you have any used paper on the list, please dispose of it in the specially marked
bins near the employee lounge.
Thank you for your cooperation.

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Regards,
Mark Schimidt, CFO

Questions 50-52 refer to the following memo.
To:

All Personnel

Form: Simon Shumlin, Office Manager
Re:

Office Supply Request

As of today, a new policy regarding the distribution of office supplies has been instituted.
Unlimited entry to the supply closet is no longer allowed. Any staff member requiring supplies
must make a request using the new Office Supply Request Form, available from my office. The
form ______________ completely and include the signature of the
50. A. must be filled out
B. must filling out
C. must to fill out
D. must fill out
department head. Supplies requested by 3:00 PM Friday will be distributed by my assistant the
___________ Monday. We believe that this policy is the best way to ensure
51. A. previous
B. following
C. foregoing
D. prior
that everyone will have the supplies that they need available when they need them. Thank you for

your ______________.
52.A. consolation

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B. condemnation
C. corporation
D. cooperation

PART 7: Reading comprehension
Directions: In this part of the test, you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and
newspaper, articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several
questions. Choose the correct answer to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or
(D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 53-54 refer to the following advertisement.

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Open House presented by
Vaughan Company Realtors
Saturday, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Welcome to 1906 Saturn Court!
This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home is ready for your
family.
Features include a new roof, a new hot water heater, a
new air conditioning unit, a landscaped patio, and a newly
remodeled dining room.

Local schools are Madson Elementary, Eisenhower
Middle School, and Lexington High School.
List price: $120,000.

Questions 55-56 refer to the following memo.

Memorandum
To: Supervisors
From: Judy Linquiest, Human Resource Manager
Sub: Probation periods
As of January 1st all new employees will be subject to a 3-month
probationary period, medical, holiday, and flextime benefits will not
apply to new staff members until the full 3 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 by email 2 days in advance to remind you
of the date. Thank you for your cooperation.
55. What is the main purpose of this memo?
A. To inform all employees of a new expiration date
B. To put staff members on probation
C. To introduce the HR department
D. To inform supervisors of a change in policy
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56. When does the change come into effect?
A. Today
B. In 2 days
C. In 3 months
D. On January 1st

Questions 57-58 refer to the following advertisement.
GIRL'S BIKE FOR SALE
We upgraded my daughter's bike recently, and now we don't need this
one anymore. It is a pink and purple bike with a white basket. It
comes with a horn and training wheels as well, which you must
reattach yourself. It is in very good condition. The wheels are like
new and the brakes work great. It has been ridden for about two
years. We're asking for $30. We also have a matching helmet and
kneepads that we're selling for $10. For more information, e-mail
Susan at
57. What is NOT true about the bicycle?
A. It is purple.
B. It is two years old.
C. It comes with a basket.
D. It has training wheels attached.
58. How much is the bicycle?
A. $10
B. $15
C. $25
D. $30
Questions 59-62 refer to the following form.
Howard’s Mail Order Business Supply Company

Item #
715
900

Description
Paper clips

Photocopier paper

Quantity
100 boxes
50 boxes
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Price
$15.00
$300.00


346
012

Black felt-tipped pen
Yellow pencils

50 boxes
75 boxes

$75.00
$65.00

Total
$455.00
Tax
$20.00
Shipping
Total due

$475.00
Shipping is free on orders of $400 or more. Questions? Call Custom Service at 800-555-2121.
59. What is this form used for?
A. Ordering from a catalog
B. Counting supplies on hand
C. Planning a budget
D. Writing a receipt
60. What is the cost of photocopier paper?
A. $300 a box
B. $50 a box
C. $6.00 a box
D. $9.00 a box
61. Why is the cost of shipping not written on the form?
A. Because it isn’t known.
B. Because the customer made a large order.
C. Because the items won’t be shipped.
D. Because Customer Service will write it in.
62. Who probably filled out this form?
A. An office manager
B. A teacher
C. A student
D. An artist
Questions 63-65 refer to the following announcement.

TIME TO RENEW
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Fall is membership renewal time at the recreation center. Come to the front desk before
October 1st to renew your membership and update your personal information (address, phone

number, emergency contact, and doctor). It is important that this information be current in case
something happens while you are using center facilities, and also so that we may send you
your monthly newsletter. Your new membership cards will be blue, and they will be good
through October of next year. Remember, you need a valid membership card to enter the rec
center. As always, there is no cost for membership, but there is a suggested donation of $15.00
to the facility maintenance fund every time you renew.
63. What is probably true of the old membership cards?
A. They had cost $15.
B. They were not necessary to enter the center.
C. They were not blue.
D. They do not expire.
64. Why does the recreation center ask for $15?
A.
For facility upkeep
B.
To donate to charity
C.
For medical insurance
D.
To pay for the newsletter
65. Which of following is NOT an example of personal information to be updated?
A. Address
B. Doctor
C. Phone number
D. Email address

Questions 66-68 refer to the following news advertisement.

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Did you know that you don’t ever have to go to the bank again? At MegaBank, you can
do all of your banking electronically, and you will never have to come to a branch office.
Here’s how:
Direct deposit:
Ask your employer to deposit your paychecks directly into your account each month.
By doing so, you will no longer have to come to the bank to deposit the checks yourself.
ATM:
Withdraw cash or make additional deposits at convenient Automated Teller Machines
(ATMs) around the country with your MegaBank card and PIN.
Telephone:
Use the MegaBank automated operator to make transfers between your accounts or
check account information.
Website:
MegaBank’s website is so versatile you can check the status of all of your accounts and
get money market information twenty-four hours a day.
So save your time and energy. Join MagaBank and do banking the easy way.

66. Which of the services allows an employer to deposit an employee’s checks into the
employee’s account?
A. ATM
B. Direct deposit
C. Website
D. Telephone
67. Which of the services allows account access all day long?
A. ATM
B. Direct deposit
C. Website
D. Telephone
68. What does MegaBank offer to its customers through its service?

A. Convenience
B. Deposits
C. Cost effectiveness
D. Contributions
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Questions 69-72 refer to the following form.

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69. What did Mr. Reilly most like about the store?
A. Its appearance
B. Its management
C. Its customer service
D. Its product selection
70. What did Mr. Reilly purchase?
A. Headphones
B. A car stereo
C. An mp3 player
D. A satellite radio.
71. How did Mr. Reilly feel before making his purchase?
A. Reluctant
B. Confident
C. Satisfied
D. Disagreeable

72. Who is John H.?
A. A store manager
B. Mr. Reilly’s friend
C. A staff in audio dept
D. A customer service representative
Questions 73-74 refer to the following advertisement.
NEW
CineMatic ST Series IV
digital home theatre system
Experience movies
the way they were
meant to be heard.
Immerse yourself in high-quality sound with the easiest home theater solution from
Techright. Sound can bring everything you watch on TV to life with vivid detail -- slamming
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doors, screeching tires, blaring sirens, ringing church bells. But probably not if you’re
listening through the speakers built into your TV. That’s why Techright developed the NEW
CineMatic ST Series IV digital home theater experience with your favourite shows, movies,
and sporting events.
Want to hear what you’ve been missing? Experience the new CineMatic ST Series IV system
in your own home risk-free for 30 days, absolutely free, and bring out the full audio potential
of your HDTV. You can use your own major credit card to make 12 easy payments, with no
interest charges from Techright.
Free shipping with your order.
To order or learn more: 1-800-555-2323.
Techright.com/CineMatic
Techright
Better sound through innovation

73. What is being offered?
A. A 20-percent discount
B. Reduced shipping cost
C. A free 30-day trial
D. A new credit card
74. How can customers order?
A. By selling in a coupon
B. By making a phone call
C. By e-mailing the company
D. By going to a store

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Questions 75-78 refer to the following articles.

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75. What’s the main point of this article?
A. To spend more time in the sun
B. To talk to your doctor more often
C. To spend less time in the sun
D. To teach preventive measure against getting skin cancer
76. Why was this article written?
A. To promote public health and safety
B. To promote a brand of children’s products
C. To encourage outdoor activities
D. To encourage people to spend time with their children

77. When is the best time for children to play outside?
A. Before they are six months old.
B. After they are 19 years old.
C. Before 10 a.m. and after 3 p.m.
D. Between 10 a.m. and after 3 p.m.
78. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Getting sunburned once or twice has no lasting effects
B. Babies and young children should wear a sunscreen with a high level of protection.
C. Kids should wear hats and long-sleeves if they play outdoors.
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D. All children can get sunburned, regardless of skin color.
Questions 79-83 refer to the following fax.
FAX TRANSMISSION
Kleanit
Bravo Murillo, 320
Portal 4-20428020 Madrid
Spain
Dear fellow computer users,
A word of advice: It’s time to clean out your computer. If you’re like me, you don’t
remove documents that are no longer necessary. You never know when you may need a
life so you don’t throw it away, right? E-mail messages pile up too creating a huge
warehouse of obscure file names.
I found that a simple software package called Kleanit gets rid of everything I don’t need
and keeps the things I do. I was so impressed with this package that I decided to share it
with others.
No longer do those bothersome extra messages and computer files waste processing time
and cause my computer to perform inefficiently. Kleanit makes sure that the only files in
my computer are files that relate to my current projects or routine tasks.

Why don’t you try it? I’ll send you a trial copy and if you aren’t satisfied, you can send it
back. If you are as impressed as I am, and you will be, send your check for $32.50 at your
earliest convenience.
Have a nice day.

Robert Horstma
CEO
79. According to the fax, what prompted Mr. Horstma to sell Kleanit?
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A.
B.
C.
D.

His e-mail responses
His poor computer skills
His need for money
His satisfaction with the product

80. What suggestion is made in his fax?
A. To buy new computer
B. To send less mail
C. To print out document
D. To purchase new software
81. According to the fax, what effect does clutter have on a computer?
A. It operates slowly.
B. It runs out of space.
C. It stops working.

D. It erases files.
82. Which documents does the software leave in your computer?
A. Duplicate files
B. Current and routine files
C. Files from last year
D. Files other have sent you
Questions 83-87 refer to the following emails.
From: Mark Connors []
To: Alana Dorrian [ ]
Subject: Company expenses
Alana, I would like you to research ways to reduce our expenses. The real estate market is
not doing well now. Also, we expect high utility bills later this year. So, we need to spend
less money. Please investigate these ideas and submit a report to me within one week.
Thank you.
1. Rent: Can we get a better price from our landlord? We can sign a lease for a longer
time period and ask for a cheaper rate. Ask him for a 10% reduction if we sign the
lease for three years.
2. Space: Do we need all five rooms? Can we rent one to another company?
3. Utility bills: Should we add extra insulation? If it will save us at least $500 a year, I
think it would be worth it. Also, our office temperature is 70 degrees. Can we lower
it and still be comfortable?
4. Other ideas: Can you think of another way to save money?
From: Alana Dorrian []
To: Mark Connors []
Subject: Re: Company expenses
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