Toeic Reading practice5 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. The city's median real estate prices declined 3.4 percent this year, according to an _______
by the Home Realty Market Report.
A. analyze
B. analysis
C. analyzed
D. analyzing
2. The final fulfillment of the popular mystery series ________ due to arrive in stores last
Friday, but unexpected shipping problems caused delays.
A. is
B. to be
C. was
D. were
3. Different ________our freight shipping company, our Exclusive Tracking software lets
you view information in real time.
A. from
B. for
C. to
D. of
4. It _____ four craftsmen about 30 hours to build, plaster, and finish an authentic Brunton
black and cherry dining room chair.
A. takes
B. times

C. keeps
D. holds
5. Executives at Hirsch, Inc. eliminated unnecessary meetings, _______ on memorandums to
communicate with employees instead.
A. rely
B. relying
C. reliable
D. reliance
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6. To improve _________ among faculty across the university, the dean started a conference
with members from different department.
A. interact
B. interaction
C. interactive
D. interacting
7. All passengers’ luggage will _____ by airport personnel with an X-ray machine before they
can be carried on board.
A. examine
B. have examined
C. be examining
D. be examined
8. Peel the potatoes into thin slices and lay them on a baking sheet, overlapping them slightly,
until the sheet is _______.
A. cover
B. covers
C. covered
D. covering
9. Once your registration has been approved, your membership will remain effective until the

_____ January.
A. end
B. after
C. following
D. beginning
10. The company hired a consulting _____ to help with introducing the new product to the
Boston area.
A. firm
B. guest
C. program
D. traveler
11. _______ many teaching hospitals have moved toward privatization, the government still
owns most of the nation's medical centers.
A. Unlike
B. Despite
C. Although
D. Throughout
12. Anyone who wants to get the job must be under 50 and submit the form _______ by the
company by July 1st.
A. provided
B. providing
C. which provided
D. which provides
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13. Communicating with color is a proven way to improve the response you get from print
materials _____ direct-mail and meeting handouts.
A. as to
B. as for

C. such as
D. to such
14. MGK Research provides research and advice for executives, helping them to improve
performance and _____ costs with the aid of technology.
reduce
reduces
reducing
reduction
15. Putting a coffee shop near the entrance of the shopping center has been
successful.
A. moderate
B. moderately
C. moderator
D. moderating
16. The layout and content teams will work individually and then join to put _______ ideas
together for the book.
A. them
B. they
C. their
D. themselves
17. All employees are expected and _________ to exercise care when leaving e-mail messages
within the company.
A. required
B. have required
C. require
D. requiring
18. One of the most popular criticism is that marketing _______ people to purchase what they
do not need.
A. encouraging
B. encouraged

C. encourages
D. to encourage
19. An arbitrator must listen _________ to both parties in a dispute and not allow personal
prejudice or opinion to affect his or her decision.
A. objection
B. objective
C. objects
D. objectively
A.
B.
C.
D.

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20. Follow _____ steps 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
21. _____ 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
22. Mr. Reynolds _____ his secretary, Miss Stamolis, to pick up his dry cleaning by promising
to give her Friday afternoon off.

A. had
B. let
C. got
D. made
23. 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
24. The _________ will be chaired by Mr. Sheldon, one of the most innovative directors in
the company.
A. category
B. qualification
C. committee
D. productivity
25. For the people _______ were affected by the earthquake, the non-profit organization has
asked for more aid.
A. whom
B. whose
C. who
D. which
26. The customer returned his order saying its switch was defective, and the online store
agreed to _______ the full amount to his account.
A. magnify
B. credit
C. discontinue
D. charge
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27. An old restaurant on 7th Ave. will be rebuilt into the stylish restaurant Citadela with a
seating _______ for up to 150 guests.
A. capacity
B.intensity
C. aptitude
D. preparation
28. We will _______ start carrying a product line of maternity clothing aimed at young women
who want to remain fashionable and stylish during their pregnancy.
A. recently
B. already
C. soon
D. still
29. Your first paycheck will be two weeks in arrears, but after that you will be paid _______
the first day of every month unless these dates fall on a holiday.
A. at
B. in
C. on
D. by
30. A temporary CEO will lead Intel Media until a permanent replacement is found to take
over for Frank Matson, who resigned _______ after five years with the company.
A. probably
B. especially
C. unexpectedly
D. absolutely
31. _______ it was more expensive than the competitor's products on the market, Free
Nomad`s travel bag did not sell well this quarter.
A. Although
B. Even if
C. Since

D. As if
32. If the remote controls or _____ other equipment is not returned to CableMega by the
expiration dates, customers have to pay the full replacement value of the equipment to
CableMage.
A. any
B. each
C. one
D. many
33. 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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34. All first-year master’s degree students at the Daniels Institute are required to take an
introductory oceanography course, _____ of their previous academic background.
A. anyway
B. despite
C. nevertheless
D. regardless
35. It is expected that with hard work and dedication, all participants in a _______ of
negotiation-skills training courses will succeed.
A. reference
B. series
C. compliance
D. response
36. The flight information _______ in this reservation slip indicates that the flight is tomorrow

and not today.
A. conducted
B. connected
C. contained
D. confirmed
37. The position of Morale Officer has remained ____ since Mr. Jones retired two months ago.
A. unlicensed
B. unoccupied
C. located
D. suppressed
38. _________ projections of this year's sales figures have already been exceeded with a
month still remaining.
A. Initial
B. Immediate
C. Outgoing
D. Growing
39. Attendance at the workshop is ______ for all faculty members except those scheduled to
teach while it is in session.
A. mandatory
B. laudatory
C. exemplary
D. disciplinary
40. The company spokesperson said that the company has reported a drop in net income for
five _______ quarters.
A. constant
B. following
C. consecutive
D. immediate
Part 6: Text Completion
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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 email.
To: Jill Girard
Form: Matt Lambert
Date: November 6, 2008
Subject: Your order
Thank you for getting in touch with us. I _________ Mr. Reyes, the supervisor in charge of
41. A. will contact
B. am contacting
C. contact
D. have contacted
packing and shipping, to check your order. Mr. Reyes informed me that your package was
___________ on November 4, and you will receive it by November 8. If it doesn’t arrive by
42. A. qualified
B. processed
C. certified
D. evaluated
that date, please email Mr. Reyes and he will take care of the situation.
We hope you will be _________ with our service and look forward to serving you again in the
future.
43. A. satisfied
B. familiar
C. agreed
D. acquainted
Questions 44-46 refer to the following advertisement.

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Career Opportunity
Position: Field Service Representative
Pay & Benefits: $31,000 – 45,000/year commensurate with experience. Three weeks paid
annual leave, health insurance, travel expenses, company car, and stock options.
Qualifications: Fluency in English plus at least one other European Language. Prefer
Russian, French or German as the second language. 25-45 years old, excellent health.
Height and weight proportionate. Well-dressed, professional ____________ and manner.
44. A. characteristic
B. symptom
C. idealism
D. appearance
Experience in educational media required.
Application Process: Send résumé plus cover letter, transcripts, and recent photo to the
address listed _________, by October 18, 1996. Successful applicants will be invited for
45. A. within
B. against
C. below
D. underneath
on-site interview, at our _______, not later than November 15, 1996.
46. A. expense
B. cost
C. spending
D. quantity
Educational Media Research Center
Personnel Division, 1728 Walnut Street, Suite 708
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
USA

Questions 47-49 refer to the following brochure.
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Less Paper, Less Waste
Embracing a reduce, reuse, recycle mentality _________ us to rethink our approach to
47. A. has led
B. will have led
C. will leave
D. did lead
how we share upcoming educational opportunities with you. As always, we will produce
four catalogs per year, but as we enhance our Web site, we’re about to change what we
send to you. Watch for these exciting changes to our Web site this spring. By changing our
catalog size and scope we’re able to _______ our paper consumption significantly and use
48. A. reuse
B. recycle
C. reduce
D. replenish
FSC-certified paper and print products.
This brochure-style catalog is printed______ Sonoma Gloss, an FSC-certified, recycled
49. A. at
B. by
C. in
D. on
paper made with up to 30% post-consumer waste and manufactured by the West Linn
Paper Company, a regional paper manufacturer in West Linn, Oregon. The brochure is
printed by a local, FSC-certified printing company.
Questions 50-52 refer to the following memo.
Date: June 28, 2007
To: All staff

From: Dave Ruthann
Subject: Electric power consumption
Please help Computer Consult, Inc. reduce its consumption of electric power.
Due to the rising cost of electricity, the management would like to ask all staff members to
turn off electric appliances in the office when they are not in use. Every room ________ by
50. A.was checked
B. to be checked
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C. have checked
D. should be checked
the last employee to leave the office make sure that everything has been turned off.
____________, the Maintenance Department is requesting all employees to unplug personal
51. A. Nevertheless
B. In addition
C. Even so
D. Despite that
appliances (such as battery recharges) that use electricity. Security devices, central
computers and other ________ not designed to be turned off in the evenings should
52. A. data
B. procedure
C. energy
D. equipment
remain connected to power source.

PART 7: READING COMPREHENSION
Directions: In this part of the test, you will read a selection of texts, such as
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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 53-55 refer to the following advertisement.

For Sale
Fully equipped convenience store on North Main
Street close to downtown. Annual sales of
$2,198,456. Sells snack, groceries, newspapers,
gasoline, etc. Ample customer parking behind.
Spacious two-bedroom owner’s apartment on
second floor. Asking $750,000. Includes building
and grounds, all equipment, and $85,000 in
inventory. No brokers, please. Shown by
appointment only. Call Maria at White Horse
Realty—243-8674.
53. What is above the store?
A. A place to live
B. A snack bar
C. A place for equipment
D. An office
54. How much is the store being sold for?
A. $85,000
B. $750,000
C. $835,000
D. $2,198,456
55. The word inventory in line 5 is closest in meaning to
A. rents
B. accounts

C. furnishings
D. merchandise
Questions 56-57 refer to the following advertisement.
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Office Supplies, Products & Office Furniture From Anytime Office
Supplies!
Anytime Office Supplies offers RUSH DELIVERY in 1-2 Days for all office
supplies, office products,
business equipment & furniture.
Anytime Office Supplies is your single source for over 35,000 products,
including office furniture, meeting supplies, and much more. Our online
office supply ordering system is extremely easy to use and our customer
service staff will do anything to make sure we meet your needs. Our 35
wholesale warehouses & mega depots provide efficient sources for delivery
throughout the United States.

56. What special service does Anytime Office Supplies offer?
A. Free shipping
B. Quick delivery
C. Discounted prices
D. Free installation
57. According to the advertisement, where can Anytime Office Supplies’ products be
purchased?
A. Online
B. Through a catalog
C. At its own retail outlets
D. From major furniture stores
Questions 58-60 refer to the following memorandum.

To: All Staff
From: Kathy White
Date: July 25, 20—
Re: Back-up for Power Outages/Major Systems Failure
In the wake of last week’s major blackout, many people have been asking about our
campus’s electrical backup systems.
In the event of disruption of normal AC power at any node, Telephone Services
maintains back-up batteries that can power the system. We also maintain a set of
back-up telephone lines and a complement of spare equipment. The Veterinary
School is equipped with back-up generators. If the power goes out, the generators
will cycle on and restore power to the system.
During normal office hours, University Maintenance will respond directly to a power
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failure. After hours, the school will contact the local electrical company.
58. According to the memorandum, when did the most recent power failure occur?
A. One day earlier
B. One week earlier
C. Two weeks earlier
D. One month earlier
59. Which part of the campus has back-up generators?
A. The Cafeteria
B. The Plant Nursery
C. The Medical School
D. The Veterinary School
60. Who will handle power failures at the university after normal working hours?
A. The Police
B. The Fire Department
C. The local electrical company

D. The University Maintenance Department
Questions 61-63 refer to the following information.
INFORMATION

Most people still carry the first credit card they ever received, even though their circumstances have ch

61. What does this paragraph suggest?
A. Keep whatever credit cards you already have.
B. Get rid of your first credit card.
C. Pay off your credit card balance every month to get rebates or miles.
D. Evaluate whether your credit card serves you well.
62. What advice is given to credit card users who don’t pay off their balance monthly?
A. Keep your charges a minimum of $2,500.
B. Get a card with the lowest interest rate possible.
C. Get more than one card and alternate payments
D. Charge more than $2,500 to your card every month.
63. Who is recommended to choose a card with no annual fee?
A. People who pay the balance in full each month.
B. People with a balance of over $2,500.
C. People who have frequent-flyer miles.
D. People who want to change their credit card.
Questions 64-66 refer to the following announcement.

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The 30th Annual Conference for Hospitality Management will be held in
San Diego, December 12-24, 2006. In the past years we’ve only allowed
ten people to go, but this year, encouraged by the products of those who
went last year, we’ve increased the number to sixteen. As previous years

have shown an enthusiastic response, due to the increase in the number
of people that can go, we are expecting even more (usually over twenty
apply). Also, although the budget for employee training has been
increased this year, participants must cover 1/3 of all travel costs
themselves which is better than last year (participants had to cover 1/2
the cost). However, all conference fees will be covered. Those people
who want to attend should notify Larry Kayson in the Human Resources
Department by September 7, 2006.
64. What kind of company would post this announcement?
A. A local car dealership
B. A multinational construction concern
C. A Wall Street investment firm
D. A chain of bed and breakfast inns.
65. How much will the company reimburse each employee for
attending?
A. A third of all expenses plus all conference fees
B. A half of travel expenses plus two thirds of conference fees
C. Two thirds of travel expenses plus conference fees
D. They will reimburse all expenses.
66. How should the application for the conference be made?
A. Pay the conference fee in advance.
B. Complete the employee training program.
C. Contact Mr. Kayson.
D. Apply to the annual conference committee.

Questions 67-69 refer to the following advertisement.

Reality television shows are becoming increasingly popular around the United States. One
recent show, Wannabe, depicts a group of five men and five women who live in the same
house for several months without contact with the rest of the world. Each week the

participants take singing lessons and perform their songs for the audience and the judges.
Also, every weekend one participant must leave the program, as they are voted off the
show either because of lack of singing talent or because the other participates in the voting
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process, and an average of two million votes per week are entered by viewers, either by
phone or Internet. The final two remaining “Wannabes” earn a recording contract with a
famous company.
67. What kind of event does this reality show try to depict?
A. Real history
B. An acting school
C. Real-life competition
D. A pop concept
68. How many people participate in this TV show?
A. Two million
B. Ten
C. Five
D. Twenty
69. How often do participants get voted off the show?
A. Twice a week
B. Every day
C. Once a week
D. Once a month
Questions 70-71 refer to the following notice.

NOTICE
PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING
Customer authorizes Lessor to process a credit card voucher in
Customer’s name for the charges which are most likely to be

incurred.
Vehicle shall NOT be operated by any person except Customer and
the following Authorized Operators who must:
a) be persons 21 or older who are members of Customer’s
immediate family and who reside in Customer’s household and are
currently validly licensed to drive.
b) have Customer’s prior permission.
Customer agrees not to permit the use of the vehicle to any other
person without obtaining Lessor’s prior written consent.
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Additional authorized operators must be approved
in writing by Lessor.
THE VEHICLE IS RENTED UPON THE CONDITIONS STATED HEREIN AND
UPON THE RESERVE HEREOF. CUSTOMER REPRESENTS THAT HE/SHE HAS
READ, UNDERSTANDS, AND AGREES WITH THESE CONDITIONS.
70. According to the notice, what does the Customer agree to do?
A. Not permit unauthorized use of the vehicle.
B. Return the car.
C. Pay for the car with a credit card.
D. Not drive the car in a dangerous manner.
71. What does the Customer authorize Lessor to do?
A. Drive a car.
B. Process a credit card voucher in Customer’s name.
C. Rent a car for another person.
D. Charge the Customer for the use of the car.
Questions 72-76 refer to the following letter.
Dear Ms. Kowalski,
I would like to introduce our newest math workbook series to you. As an elementary

educator who uses books from Eduvantage Publishing, I think you will find this
workbook series beneficial.
Math Basics is a workbook series aimed at elementary school students in second, third,
and fourth grade. The goal of the series is to reinforce the basic math concepts students
will learn from regular classroom lessons. The series contains three workbooks at three
different levels, all of which can be used as a supplement to regular classroom teaching
and will strengthen the math skills and strategies students already possess.
Each 250-page workbook in the series is divided into 10 topical chapters and provides
brief, easy to-follow instructions for completing math problems. Each workbook also
includes a wealth of practice exercises that students can use to sharpen their
understanding of the featured concept. Additionally, each workbook comes with a
teacher's guide and a complete answer key.
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Workbook features include:
* Drills and practice exercises in basic math concepts
* Fun activities to reinforce key concepts
* A glossary of important math terms
* Colorful illustrations and diagrams to help demonstrate concepts
Concepts taught throughout the series include:
* Addition and subtraction;
* Time and money;
* Measurement;
* Graphing and geometry;
* Place values, fractions, and decimals; and
* Multiplication and division.
Math Basics workbooks are currently priced at $7.99 each, with a significant discount for
bulk orders. For more details on the workbook series or to place an order, please contact
me at 554-7729.

Sincerely,
Lucile Duval
Sales Associate
Eduvantage Publishing

72. The phrase aimed at in paragraph 2, line 1 of the letter, is closest in meaning to
A. Hoped for
B. Focused on
C. Adjusted to
D. Designed for
73. How many workbooks are in the series?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
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D. Five

74. What does Ms. Duval indicate about the workbooks?
A. They are $10 each.
B. They are 200-pages each.
C. They each come with an answer key.
D. They each include a practice test.
75. What concept is NOT included in the workbook series?
A. Algebra
B. Geometry
C. Division
D. Fractions
76. What special offer does Ms. Duval mention in the letter?

A. Coupons for teachers
B. Discounts for large orders
C. Complimentary sample workbooks
D. Free school supplies with an order

Questions 77-81 refer to the following magazine article.

Are you the New Target for Hackers?
Is your company a sitting duck for hackers? When did you last change your password? How
complete are your security systems? Have you ever been broken into before?
According to IANS, the International Association for Network Security, there’s a new breed of
hacker out there. And, there’s a new target.
In the past, hackers gained notoriety from breaking into big company’s networks. In fact, the
bigger the company, the bigger the success. When hackers broke into Infelmax’s notoriously
secure system in 1999, they made headline news around the world.

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The big “successes” came with a major drawback. These headline break-ins came with
international teams of investigators and serious criminal charges. Several former hackers are now
sitting behind bars or working overtime to pay off hefty fines in penalties and damages.
So, hackers of the new decade have turned to a new target: smaller companies. Smaller
companies often spend less on their security systems. If they have never been broken into
before, they may be lulled into a feeling of security. They are often lax about changing their
password frequently enough. And that spells trouble.
Also, a breached system in a smaller company may attract little public attention. Investigations
may be brief and superficial, as overloaded investigators pursue bigger problem.
But if you do fall victim to hackers, it will definitely attract your own attention. These thieves
can gain access to your files, destroying, copying, or altering them. They can create havoc with

your data. And if they do, you’ll surely wish you had changed your password once more often.
77. Which is likely victim for the new breed of hackers?
A. Large companies
B. Small companies
C. International companies
D. Companies without a security system
78. What might have been one motive for hackers of Infelmax’s network?
A. Money
B. Power
C. Fame
D. Fun
79. What has happened to some big-name hackers?
A. They’re in jail.
B. Nothing
C. They got better job.
D. They are paying off investigators.
80. What might help hackers to succeed?
A. They’ve never broken into a company before.
B. They feel secure.
C. Their targeted network is old.
D. Their targets rarely change their secret code.
81. The word havoc in paragraph 7 is closest meaning to
A. Order
B. Copies
C. Confusion
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D. documents

Questions 82-85 refer to the following report.

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82. What does this table show?
A. The amount women spent on exercise between 1994 and 2004
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B. The number of women who joined health clubs from 1994-2004
C. The amount women spent on athletic shoes in a 10-year period
D. The average yearly amount people spent on buying athletic footwear for their families

83. What is apparent from the figures?
A. Less money is being spent.
B. Expenditures have fluctuated.
C. There is no trend.
D. Spending has quadrupled in a decade.
84. Which of the following can be concluded from this table?
A. The women’s athletic footwear business is going strong.
B. This is a good time to open a health club or invest in one.
C. It is time to buy a new pair of athletic shoes.
D. People don’t spend enough money on footwear.
85. What caused dissatisfaction for some women?
A. Quality
B. A lack of choice of styles
C. The price of athletic shoes
D. Limited availability
Questions 86-90 refer to the following bill and instruction.

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How to Read Your bill
1. Account Summary/Amount Due: This explains the previous amount due, current
amount now due, and payment due date, plus any outstanding balance and late
payment charges since your last billing.
2. Service Address: This indicates the service location. The service address may differ
from the billing address.
3. Gas Usage: This is the billing period, as well as your meter readings, at the
beginning and end of the current billing period. You will also find the amount of gas
(measured in CCF; 1 CCF =100 cubic feet) consumed during the billing period.
4. R01-RES Non-Heating Charges: This rate is for non-heating customers. The
Customer Service Charge is a flat rate that depends on what kind of customer you are
(heating vs. nonheating). The cost to deliver the gas through Patriot’s distribution
system is the Delivery Charge, and the cost of each unit of natural gas is the
Commodity Charge. The Fuel Charge is a variable rate that might fluctuate over the
course of the year, and is multiplied by the quantity of gas consumed over the billing
period.
5. Billing Period: This section compares gas consumption and average daily
temperature between the current billing period (month) and the same period last year.

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86. How much does Joseph Bloom need to send to Patriot Gas Company?

A. $10.79
B. $83.97
C. $87.17
D. $171.14
87. How many cubic feet of gas does one CCF represent?
A. 1
B. 10
C. 100
D. 1000
88. What does the Commodity Charge represent?
A. The charge for gas used in heating
B. The price of each unit of natural gas
C. The quantity of gas consumed over the billing period
D. The cost to deliver gas through the distribution system.
89. How much does Delivery charge per unit?
A. $0.0193
B. $0.3831
C. $0.6171
D. $0.8487
90. Which of the following is true regarding Joseph Bloom’s bill?
A. It must be paid within 30 days.
B. A 1% late charge has been added.
C. The account is one month overdue.
D. The amount due covers two billing periods.
Questions 91-95 refer to the following two letters.
July 30, 20__
David Mendez
Director of Marketing
The Grover Company
1809 Lyme Road

Newland, IL
Dear Mr. Mendez,
I have heard that there is an opening for a researcher in the Marketing Department, and my
supervisor, Marla Petrowski, suggested that I contact you about applying for it. I have
worked at Grover for three years now as an office assistant in the Accounting Department. I
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