Toeic Reading practice8 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. After four years in domestic sales, Mr. LeConte __________ was able to transfer to the
international division.
A. finally
B. following
C. conclusively
D. in ending
3. The key objective of an organization’s marketing efforts
to
satisfy
relationships with customers that benefit both the customer and the organization.
A. is
B. are
C. was
D. were
4. Any staff member whose research paper is selected for publication in a journal will
receive a ten percent bonus in the _________ pay period.

A. conservative
B. following
C. previous
D. increasing
5. Last year, the Hansford Automobile catalog ___________ air-conditioning and digital
radios as standard features in all automobiles.
A. listed
B. list
C. listing
D. to list
6. It is imperative that quality is not sacrificed for profits. We have ___________ the best
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products at the best prices.
A. provide
B. to be providing
C. to provide
D. profited
7. Journalists _________ are registered for next Monday’s press conference will receive and
admission passes upon registration.
A. whichever
B. whoever
C. whose
D. who
8. _______ 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. The committee members were glad to see how ________ Ms. Park presented the
benefits of the incentive program.
A. privately
B. apparently
C. likely
D. skillfully
12. Farmers are predicting good crop harvests in the Kenashaw area as a result of recent
________ weather conditions.
A. favors
B. favorable
C. favor
D. favoring
13. The new play received ________ reviews by most of the local theater critics, despite the
high number of ticket sales.
A. disappointing
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B. perceivable
C. operational
D. potential

14. Different business cultures perceive differently about the reasonable_______ between
male and female colleagues.
A. documentation
B. network
C. experience
D. proximity
15. Your first paycheck will be two weeks in arrears, but after that you will be paid _______
the first and fifteenth of every month unless these dates fall on a holiday.
A. at
B. in
C. on
D. by
A
computer
technician
will drop by your office ______ about 2:00 pm, so please make
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sure that you are at your desk at that time.
A. in
B. on
C. for
D. at
17. While marketing is viewed as offering significant benefits to organizations and to
society, its close contacts with the public _______ this functional area to extensive criticism.
A.

open
B.
opens
C.
is opening
D.
are opening
18. A new
, especially in the high technology sector, is getting more and
more attention of the public.
A. production
B. productivity
C. product
D. productive
19. As the
, we obviously must ensure that customers will satisfy with
our products and services.
A. manufacturing
B. manufacture
C. manufactories
D. manufacturer
20. Customers wishing to make complaints_______ ask to talk to one of our customer
service consultants, who will be pleased to help them.
A. should
B. might
C. ought
D. had
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21. Although graphic forms of advertising appeared early in history, printed advertising
made little ______ until the invention of the movable-type printing press by German printer
Johannes Gutenberg about 1450.
A. coverage
B. headway
C. impression
D. profit
22. In ______ with my contract of employment I am happy to continue to work until 31st
2009.
A. according
B. accords
C. accordance
D. accordingly
23. Food Aficionado’s cover story about summer entertaining ________ the magazine to
sell over 100,000 copies in one week.
A. arranged
B. suggested
C. followed
D. helped
24. After ________ their travel reservations online, airline passenger should arrive at the
airport at least an hour before departure.
A. confirmation
B. confirmed
C. confirming
D. have confirmed
25. The success of Friendly Frog toys is primarily due to the clever marketing __________
employed by the manufacturers.
A. layout
B. status
C. print

D. strategy
26. I will be _______ with our sales, marketing and advertising departments on the new
product line at the team meeting on Friday.
A. coordinating
B. coordination
C. coordinate
D. coordinator
27. American businesses rely on just-in-time delivery of inventory and components to
improve _____, reduce lead times, and trim costs.
A. efficient
B. efficiency
C. efficiently
D. be efficient
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28. Philanthropists Henry and Elsie Wellman today will announce a $20 million _____ to
Scripp’s Cancer Institute, to provide seed money for promising new cancer research
projects.
A. donate
B. donated
C. donation
D. donating
29. MGK Research provides research and advice for executives, helping them improve
performance and _____ costs with the aid of technology.
A. reduce
B. reduces
C. reducing
D. reduction
30. 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
31. The survey concluded that the two-day convention provided the city with a total
estimated economic _____ of $8.5 million.
A. product
B. benefit
C. weekend
D. condition
32. The new manager needs to give a sample of ______ signature to the printer so that a
stamp of it can be made.
A. she
B. she’s
C. her
D. hers
33. Since Dawson Creek Fashion was late getting its new styles on the market, there was not
______ opportunity to meet pre-Christmas sales projections.
A. many
B. little
C. much
D. big
34.An _______ investment of ten thousand dollars will be needed for overhead, personnel,
and building rental.
A. initiate
B. initiating
C. initiates
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D. initial
35. Sam Walker would be ______ for the job since she works diligently and has integrity.
A. suit
B. suiting
C. suitable
D. suits
36. The research organization which _______ the related data announced that consumer
awareness of good health practices has been greatly promoted.
A. has been compiled
B. compiled
C. compiling
D. are compiling
37. If the remote controls or ________ other equipment is not returned to CableMega by the
expiration date, customers have to pay the full replacement value of the equipment to
CableMega.
A. any
B. each
C. one
D. many

38. We’re writing to provide you with the fiscal year 2008-2009 compensation strategy
________ we are recommending to the Board of Regents.
A. where
B. when
C. at which
D. that
39. For those ________ native language is something other than English, a special translator
will be provided.
A. who

B. whom
C. whose
D. that
40. Before replying to urgent emails, a correspondence clerk should _______ the company
leader.
A. talk
B. consult
C. explore
D. understand
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.
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Questions 41-43 refer to the following memo.
TO: All Personnel
DATE:
May 2, 2009
FROM:
Robert Kammel, Deputy Chief, Administration
SUBJECT: Past Due Annual Physicals – 2nd
NOTICE

If your name appears below, you are past due for your Annual Physical. Please contact James Malone
Health Office, now __________ your appointment.
41.
A. schedule

B. have scheduled
C. to schedule
D. scheduling
Please _________ your appointment scheduled and your physical completed prior to
42.
A. have
B. allow
C. notify
D. remind

Friday, May 30, 2009. If you have any questions or you are unable to _________ an appointment for an
43.
A. do
B. make
C. find
D. produce

Please contact me via e-mail at or via Fire Rescue Administration at 772-288-57

Questions 44-46 refer to the following letter.
Memory Map Game
by Riven Learning Co.
Description
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For 1-6 players, 5-11 years old
Children can ______ their observation and memorization skills with this puzzle that
44. A. cause
B. study

C. practice
D. manufacture
features a colorful picture map of a city. To begin the game, children must place the 125
picture cards faced down. Each player then draws a picture card, turns it over, and waits
for their turn to ______ the picture card to the map.
45. A. add
B. addition
C. additive
D. additionally
______ a player cannot find where their picture card goes on the map, they must pick up
46. A. If
B. So
C. And
D. Because
another picture card. The first player to get rid of all their picture cards wins the game.
Price $21.99

Questions 47-49 refer to the following article.
Members of the 77 Special Operations Wing Safety Office are________ preparing for a
47. A. currently
B. routinely
C. relatively
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D. necessarily
team of inspectors stopping here Jan. 15-20 to evaluate the wing’s mishap prevention
program. This evaluation ___________ the compliance of program directives and the
48. A. is included
B. included

C. includes
D. including
effectiveness of mishap prevention programs for units at the wing level and above, to
include flight, ground, and weapons safety disciplines, said George Caprioli, ground safety
manager.
The inspectors will also _______ all safety documentation and records at the Wing Safety
49. A. account
B. respond
C. evaluate
D. care
Office and all work centers in the wing, including processes, facilities and equipment.
Questions 50-52 refer to the following article.
National Travel Agency Association
18th Annual Convention
February 21 - 25, 2007
Cape Town, South Africa
Members of the National Travel Agency Association (NTAA) should mark _______
50. A. our
B. its
C. their
D. my
calendars for the upcoming annual convention. The convention will be held in Cape Town,
South Africa to reflect the growing interest in tourism on this continent. The agenda for the
convention is packed with presentations, seminars and working groups covering a wide
variety of topics relevant to travel agency employees. A new session on visa regulations
and an expanded workshop on effective office management _______ to the schedule to
51. A. had been added
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B. have been added
C. has been added
D. would have been added
help your agency increase its success.Don't miss this exciting convention! Registration fees
are $150 for employees of NTAA members, and $200 for non-members. The registration
fee includes all materials and meals. Members who register for the convention before
January 15 will receive a 10% discount. In addition, rooms have been reserved at the
Grand Vista Hotel in Cape Town; ask for the special NTAA discount rate. The _______
52. A. more convenient
B. less convenient
C. most convenient
D. least convenient
way to complete your registration is to visit our website, www.ntaa.org.

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.

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.

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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
Questions 55-57 refer to the following invitation.
Dear Patty,
You are invited to a going-away party for Liza, which will hopefully be a
surprise.
In honor of her becoming an “Army Wife”, we thought it might be funny
(and appropriate) to get her a nice set of luggage as a gift. We are asking that
everyone chip in $20 to make this a reality. Please contact Wendy to confirm
that you can come.
The party is planned for Liza’s last day, which is Friday, June 15th, after work
in the break room.
Best,
Helen
55. Where is this invitation to?

A. Birthday party
B. Retirement party
C. Engagement party
D. Going-away party
56. Who will be the guest of honor at the party?
A. Liza
B. Helen
C. Patty
D. Wendy
57. What gift is to be given?
A. $20
B. Luggage
C. A new car
D. Clothes
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Questions 58-59 refer to the following advertisement.

Office Space Available
815 Enfield Street
This suite of offices is conveniently located close to downtown and
major bus lines. The 3,000-square-foot floor plan has lots of
potential, with space for ten offices, two conference rooms, and a
large reception area. Large windows make it pleasant and sunny.
Ample tenant and customer parking are in the rear of the building.
Contract includes minor renovations to be made at the owner’s
expense prior to move-in; new tenant chooses paint and carpet
colors. Call now for an appointment to see this incredible space.
Melissa Soto Rental Agency, 637-2120.

58. What is true of the space for rent?
A. It is dark.
B. It will be painted.
C. It has a new carpet.
D. It doesn’t include parking
59. Who should potential tenants call to see the space?
A. The owner
B. The contractor
C. The rental agent
D. The current tenant

Questions 60-62 refer to the following announcement.

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Legal education Seminars presents…

Workers’ compensation:
Issues & Strategies
Thursday, February 1
The Platinum Hotel
Omaha, NE
Our experienced faculty will
• Alert you to key changes in legislation, regulations, and
case law;
• Take you from the basics through advanced areas of
Workers’ Compensation law;
• Show you how to anticipate new trends in defense; and
• Give you many practical strategies

60. Who would be likely to attend this seminar?
A. Workers
B. Legislators
C. Lawyers
D. Doctors
61. What will be taught?
A. Information about payment to injured workers
B. How employment and hiring laws are made
C. How to strategize to keep employees healthy
D. Ways to communicate with employees
62. What else can you learn?
A. Arguments being used by the defense
B. How to influence the law
C. How to advance your career
D. Where to practice your new skills

Questions 63-65 refer to the following instructions.

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Product Registration Instructions
Users will be provided with free technical assistance if their products are
properly registered with TechCo. Therefore, please take some time and
follow some simple steps for a successful registration. First, follow the
installation guides to set up the software on your computer. Get your
computer connected to the internet and go to TechCo’s website at
www.techco.com. Fill in the login box your user name and password written
in the enclosed registration card. After logging in, click the Validate button

and wait for some minutes. TechCo will send you then a code which can
help you get online assistance and allow us to notify you about the latest
version of the product installed on your computer. Do not forget to find the
answers to your problems in the handbook included in the package,
especially the FAQs section in page 15 of the handbook.
63. Who are the instructions written for?
A. TechCo customers
B. Website experts
C. TechCo technical assistants
D. Handbook writers
64. Where can you find the user name and password?
A. From TechCo website
B. In the accompanied card for registration
C. In the handbook
D. In the installation guides
65. What should you do first if you have a problem with the software?
A. Update the latest version
B. Install the software again
C. Go to TechCo website
D. Read the user’s manual

Questions 66-68 refer to the following text.

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Top Productivity Killer
Disorganization happens when there are too many things on a computer screen or too
much paperwork for you to process. Disorganization cuts productivity rates in half.
Organization isn’t just about how well papers are piled on a desk. It is about how

easily and quickly information can be accessed. Therefore, it is very important for you
to identify and obtain information by using a good search system that provides instant
access to information through multiple search tools for documents, content,
relationships and data. Digital versions of documents should be quickly and easily
found through user-defined key words and through full-text search.

66. How many percent of productivity does disorganization cut?
A.
Half one percent
B.
Fifty percent
C.
Fifteen percent
D.
Two percent
67. What does the text suggest doing to avoid disorganization?
A.
Putting papers on desk
B.
Processing information quickly
C.
Looking for documents through a search engine
D.
Deleting things on a computer screen
68. How many versions of documents are mentioned in the text?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Questions 69-72 refer to the following article.

If you want to advance in your career, you will have to make some careful
decisions about which jobs you take. Evaluate a job offer for the value is has to
your career. You may have to make some sacrifices at first. You may have to
move to a different region or even to a different country to take a job that is
right for you. You may have to work late hours, at least temporarily. You might
even have to take a lower salary for a job that offers you the experience that you
need. But you should never accept a job if it is not related to your career goals.
Accepting a jib that is not within your career path will not give you the training
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or experience you need or want. You will find yourself frustrated in such a
position and consequently, you will not perform your best. This will have an
effect on the people around you, who will feel as if you are not acting as part of
the team. Therefore, the best advice to follow is to think carefully before
accepting any position and make sure that the job you accept is the job you
want to have.

69. What is the most significant factor in evaluating a job?
A.
Good location
B.
High salary
C.
Value to your career
D.
How much you will like it
70. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible sacrifice?
A.

Moving
B.
No benefits
C.
Long hours
D.
Low salary
71. What kind of job should you never accept?
A.
One not related to your career goals
B.
One that requires a long commute
C.
One that has a negative effect on others
D.
One that makes you work hard
72. What is wrong with taking a job outside your career path?
A. You will earn less.
B. You won’t perform as well.
C. You won’t get good advice.
D. You will be stuck on a team.
Questions 73-75 refer to the following memo.
MEMO
To: All staff
From: James McGuire, VP
Re: Office remodeling
Remodeling work on the third-floor will begin the first of next month. While this work is
in progress, third-floor workers will be housed on other floors as follows: the sales
department will move to the second floor, and graphic design will move to the fourth
floor. Supervisors will arrange these accommodations and show staff in those

departments their temporary work stations.
We expect the remodel to take appropriately three weeks. During this time, we
appreciate your cooperation in sharing space and working together. While the
arrangement presents some logistical challenges, we are confident that we can meet
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them and work with minimal disruption to our normal routine during the remodeling
period.
To make this transition as smooth as possible, it would be greatly appreciated if the
third floor could be vacated, and everyone was in their new stations and ready to work,
at 8.00 am on the first. If there are questions or concerns with the new arrangement, be
sure to tell your supervisors ASAP so we can tackle the problems ahead of time.
Thanks in advance for your patience and cooperation. Once the work is finished on
the third floor, we are sure you’ll agree that it was worth the time and trouble.
Best,
Alan Shepard, VP
73. What is the main purpose of this memo?
A. To announce a new arrangement
B. To reveal the winner of the remodeling bid
C. To inform staff of a surprise change
D. To remind workers that the company is moving
74. What can be inferred about the company?
A. It is not very big.
B. It occupies several floors.
C. It is manufacturer.
D. It is relatively new.
75. What does the writer request readers do?
A. E-mail their supervisors.
B. Disrupt their routines

C. Move to the fifth floor
D. Prepare ahead of time
Questions 76-79 refer to the following letter.
Dear Alberta Bank Customer,
The following contains important information about your new Alberta Bank ATM/Debit
card. Please read it carefully. This is information could help protect you against fraudulent
use of your card by others.
Instruction regarding the enclosed item(s):
• If the enclosed Alberta Bank Card replaces a valid card that is about to expire,
simply sign the back of the new card and begin using it as you would ordinarily.
Your confidential Personal Identification Number (PIN) is the same one you have
been using.
• In all other cases, please take it to the Alberta Bank branch which is most
convenient for you to sign and validate your new Bank Card, and choose a new
PIN. The Alberta Bank recommends that customers do not use dates of birth as
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their PIN. Please remember to bring two forms of identification with you, such as a
passport, student ID card, driver’s license, or credit card issued by the Alberta
Bank.
If your Bank Card is lost, stolen or damaged, please call the Alberta Bank Card Helpline,
in operation 24 hours a day. The telephone number for this helpline can be found on the
back of your card. We advise you to make a note of this and keep it in a safe place.
Remember, please destroy your old bank card properly.
Do not hesitate to visit any of our branches any time you have any questions about the
Alberta bank and our wide range of services.
Sincerely,
Alberta Bank
76. What was enclosed with this letter?

A. A new Bank Card
B. A Personal Identification Number
C. A bank statement
D. An expiration notice
77. Who is the letter from?
A. Friends
B. A customer
C. A bank
D. An advertising agency
78. If this card is a replacement for a lost card, what must the customer do?
A. Begin using the card as usual
B. Call Alberta Bank
C. Visit an Alberta Bank branch
D. Pick up a new card
79. Which of the following is NOT recommended as a PIN?
A. Customer’s favorite numbers
B. Customer’s date of birth
C. Dates from US history
D. Binary numbers
Questions 80-82 refer to the following e-mail.
From:
To: All employees
Subject: New Payroll Procedures
Date: May 18
To all employees:
Starting June 1, payroll procedures will change. As stated in a previous e-mail, Beech
& Vine is switching the payroll service it uses from Zip Financial to Wise Stream. The
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human resources department did extensive research into several payroll services after
Zip Financial Services announced this April that their company will be focusing its
operations on banking services and is therefore discontinuing its current payroll
services at the end of July.
There will be several changes to the payroll process. First, all employees will be asked
to record their hours with an appropriate project code. That means those who work on
multiple projects will receive several codes and must keep track of how much time is
spent on each project. Managers will e-mail a list of project codes to the employees
they supervise later this week. Second, employees will be required to submit their
hours on a special Web site created by Wise Stream for Beech & Vine. You will no
longer be accessing your time sheet through Beech & Vine’s internal Web site. The
other big change is that payroll will be processed and employees will be paid every
two weeks rather than on the fifteenth and thirtieth of each month. Employees must
submit their hours each Friday; managers will review and approve time sheets on
Monday mornings. As usual, each employee’s time sheet will be reviewed by the
manager the employee reports to.
Detailed instructions on how to set up a payroll account on the new Web site are
attached to this e-mail. Five training sessions are scheduled for next week. All changes
will be explained in detail. Employees will be able to see a demonstration of how to
use the new Web site and will set up their online accounts. Please contact your
manager if you have not been scheduled for a training session or if you have any
further questions.
Kathryn Santos
Director, Human Resources
Beech & Vine
80. Why is the payroll process being changed?
A. Zip Financial will no longer provide the service.
B. Beech and Vine is expanding their workforce.
C. Wise Stream offers a less expensive service.
D. Beech & Vine is merging with another company.

81. What will not change?
A. When payroll is processed.
B. Where time sheets can be accessed
C. How employees will enter codes
D. Who will approve time sheets
82. What is attached to the email?
A. The schedule of training sessions
B. Directions for setting up an online account
C. A list of project codes
D. A calendar of upcoming pay dates
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Questions 83-84 refer to the following memorandum.
From: Rielle Navitski To: Management listserv
Subject: Last minute meeting Cc:
Attachments: Meeting Agenda.doc (50 KB)
Dear Managers,
In light of last week's negative survey results, I am calling an emergency meeting to
discuss our new plan of action and options for turning public opinion around before the
market reports are due to the investors. I've attached the agenda for the meeting and
would like for everyone to review it so that we are all up to speed on the latest
developments.
I understand that this notice is incredibly late, but I would appreciate it if everyone would
make their best effort to attend. I want to convene in conference room B at 5 p.m. sharp
and hope to be done by 7:30 p.m. If you know you won't be able to attend, please let me
know as soon as possible, so I can catch up with you before the end of the day and run
through some topics quickly.
I'm sorry that this will affect everyone's dinner plans, but I will order dinner for all
attending and have it delivered during the meeting. Hope to see everyone there.

Sincerely,
Rielle Navitski
83. Why did Ms. Navitski call the emergency meeting?
A. To discuss how to present the poll results to the investors
B. To talk about how the poll results will change their plans
C. To plan the next round of public opinion polls
D. To advise the management of ideas for marketing.
84. Why does Ms. Navitski want to be informed if someone can't attend the meeting?
A. She wants to talk to the person before the meeting
B. She wants to order enough food for the function
C. She wants to tell the investors about who was there
D. She wants to send the person a copy of the agenda.
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Questions 85-87 refer to the following advertisement.
Love Animal Shelter
Foster Owner Program
You can help save a dog's life by becoming a foster owner until we find a loving owner to
adopt your pet or until we reunite them with their original owner. We have dogs of all
ages for you to care for, and many require special attention.
Although being a foster owner is one of the most rewarding experiences in the world, its
emotional, physical, and financial demands should be given careful consideration. For
this reason, we require all of our applicants go through an orientation program at our
shelter so that they can get used to the responsibilities of caring for a dog and decide for
themselves if they would like to continue doing it. We will also have one of our staff
conduct a home and lifestyle evaluation to determine if each applicant's living situation is
suitable for one of our dogs. Additionally, once a dog has been placed in your care, our
adoption center will be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help with any
situations that arises.

For more information on our foster owner program, including testimonials from current
and previous foster owners, visit www.loveanimalshelter.com.
85. What is the purpose of the advertisement?
A. To encourage people to adopt a pet
B. To encourage people to become foster owners
C. To encourage people to donate to the animal shelter
D. To encourage people to volunteer at the animal shelter
86. What does Love Animal Shelter require interested people to do?
A. Send a personal check
B. Fill out some paper work
C. Complete an orientation program
D. Visit the adoption center often
87. According to the advertisement, what is available on the Web site?
A. Forms
B. Pictures
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