Toeic Reading practice10 key

READING
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. We would like to thank the Elog Foundation for its generous ______ to our charity fundraiser.
A. donor
B. donate
C. donated
D. donation
2. My ______ with Mr. Frantz was mostly focused on issues related to integrating the staff after
the proposed merger.
A. discuss
B. discussed
C. discusses
D. discussion
3. The schedule, which you will find attached, ______ the specific delivery dates we require.
A. ships
B. places
C. details
D. succeeds
4. Senior analyst John Pierpoint expects SunDigit to post ______ of $4 billion for the year.
A. a profit
B. to profit
C. profitable
D. profit
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5. ______ the highway was built, the only practical way to brings goods into the town of Tilman
was by rail.
A. Then
B. With
C. Since
D. Until
6. Alanis bought renter's insurance to ______ her personal belongings while living in an
apartment.
A. protect
B. protector
C. protection
D. protective
7. Director Gary Robertson's latest film, “Frontiers,” centers on the ______ of a young man who
traveled to the American West in the 1850s, seeking fortune and fame.
A. book
B. novel
C. movie
D. story
8. Due to his legal background working on cases related to corporate compensation packages, Mr.
Rosenthal has been chosen to lead the _______ on executive pay.
A. committee
B. arrangement
C. collection
D. direction
9. National safety regulations states that safety helmets and gloves must _______ be worn at
construction sites.
A. nearly
B. strongly

C. always
D. almost
10. At his retirement party, Mr. McGeggor’s CEO acknowledged him for excellence of his
performance even in _______ tense circumstances.
A. readily
B. eagerly
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C. particularly
D. accurately
11. Vacation requests have to be filled out ______ and turned in to your immediate supervisor at
least two weeks in advance.
A. complete
B. completes
C. completing
D. completely
12. One of the reasons why our sales team has become a leader today is that they are put through a
number of vigorous training sessions to keep up with the ______ changes that occur in the market.
A. prosperous
B. straight
C. mature
D. continuous
13. Following weeks of _______, the three major companies in the city’s Jewelry Industry have
agreed to meet for talks on product inflation rates.
A. specialty
B. negotiations
C. composition
D. priorities
14. 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
15. Make sure to call Dan Lytle in marketing department___ you finish the sales report this week.
A. instead of
B. as well as
C. on the other hand
D. as soon as
16. With his impressive communication skills, Daniel has shown _____ to be a competent public
relations officer.
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A. he
B. his
C. him
D. himself
17. After a marginal decrease in profits last year, the president has been spending more ________
on the office reviewing accounting reports.
A. time
B. need
C. idea
D. cause
18. Our corporation _______ employees an additional day of leave for every weekend training
workshop they attend.
A. grants
B. donates
C. requires

D. retrieves
19. The lecture last week was especially _________ to the public relations team because it
outlined the company’s position on environmental responsibility.
A. exact
B. cooperate
C. capable
D. useful
20. Janice Green announced retirement __________ more than twenty years of managing the sales
department.
A. within
B. in
C. after
D. along
21. The clients can meet with our copyright attorney, Mrs. Lane, as she has no _______
appointments this afternoon.
A. schedule
B. scheduling
C. scheduler
D. scheduled
22. Due to routine maintenance on the server, access to online accounts will not be available
_______ the next thirty minutes.
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A. for
B. as
C. when
D. greatly
23. When the employment is terminated, employees will receive payment for _________ vacation
time up to 30 days.

A. unfair
B. uncommon
C. unacceptable
D. unused
24. Students and faculty at any educational institutions are ________ for an additional 20% off the
courses by MLT Institutions.
A. eligible
B. efficient
C. valid
D. certified
25. SSKY Shoes Ltd. uses good quality shoe____, matched with strict quality testing standard.
A. ingredients
B. patterns
C. pieces
D. materials
26. The Kanban system is a new production management _______ that uses cards attached to
components to monitor and control workflow in a factory.
A. ability
B. proficiency
C. execution
D. technique
27. It is always wise for you to run an anti-virus program on all materials _____ from the Internet.
A. download
B. downloading
C. downloaded
D. to download
28. The website also opened a bulletin board allowing citizens to add their personal comments
__________ their views on policymaking.
A. include
B. have included

C. to include
D. included
29. The new computer chips will ______ be delayed because the hurricane on the East Coast has
disrupted air traffic.
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A. probability
B. probably
C. probable
D. probe
30. After carefully ______ the bid packages from each vendor, we have decided to award the
contract to Thomas Cullen.
A. considered
B. considering
C. considerate
D. consideration
31. Changes in American eating ______ over the last twenty years are blamed for a variety of
health problems.
A. meals
B. habits
C. dishes
D. restaurants
32. The Holden Complex ______ has vacancies despite its high rent, inconvenient location and
large annual maintenance fee.
A. unusually
B. rarely
C. frequently
D. assuredly
33. Be informed that this medication is for temporary relief of symptoms, and is not intended

______ your annual immunization shot.
A. replaced
B. replace
C. to replace
D. replacing
34. The Healthcare community was shocked ______ Ricardo Peter's resignation after only one
year as president of Health corps.
A. in
B. up
C. of
D. by

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35. The personnel department requires that all ______ be interviewed at least three times before a
hiring decision is made.
A. applications
B. applicants
C. appliances
D. applicator
36. During office remodeling there will be ______ interruptions to ADSL, copier and fax machine
service.
A. usual
B. often
C. frequent
D. little
37. 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
38. 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
39. I am sorry to report that it is _______ for us to finish the project by tomorrow's deadline, but
we can certainly have it done by the middle of next week.
A. imperative
B. important
C. impeccable
D. impossible
40. All car dealerships consider different factors, including _______, when formulating the
vehicle's trade-in value, but some are fairer than others.
A. depreciate
B. depreciation
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C. appreciate
D. appreciation

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 letter.
Dear Ms. Hwang,
At Victory Bank, we do our best to protect your account information. Our records show that you
recently recovered a _________ user password at our online banking site at
41. A. forgetting
B. forgotten
C. forgetful
D. forgot
www.victorybank.com. We __________ all customers in the event of such an activity at our
42. A. contact
B. prevent
C. reward
D. submit
website. If you did not try to recover a password, you are asked to immediately call us at 5553987. To _________ enjoying our convenient online banking system, always make sure to keep
43. A. continue
B. propose
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C. offer
D. start
records of both your user name and password in a secure place.
Thank you for your attention, and please let us know if you have any further concerns or
questions.
Questions 44-46 refer to the following memo.
Famous art professor, Carol Renfrew will give a 3-part lecture series entitled “Art of the Inca”
during the week of July 5. There will be no cost for the lecture series, which will culminate in
a tour of an exhibit of Incan artifacts at the museum on July 9 at 5.00 P.M. All museum
members
and

sponsors
are
eligible
to
________ the event.
44. A. compete
B. attend
C. submit
D. vote
______ there is no charge for the lectures, it must be signed up in advance. Please remember
45. A. If
B. Until
C. Unless
D. Although
that seating for the event is limited and the deadline is Friday, July 1.
Sign up today for this______ lecture series. For further information, contact the Chicago
46. A. remarkable
B. remarkably
C. remarks
D. remark

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Museum of Archeology at 555-9988.

Questions 47-49 refer to the following advertisement.

Romero's Heating and Furnace Repair
We've Got the Hottest Deals in the City – Guaranteed

With winter just around the corner, you'll want to be sure your office is ready for Mother
Nature's Arctic blasts. You'll depend on your furnace all winter to meet the comfort needs of
your business, and that's why you can't depend on anyone but Romero's to make sure
everything is _________ in order.
47. A. to work
B. working
C. work
D. had worked
Romero's Heating can provide you with __________ of options for energy-efficient
48. A. some
B. plenty
C. many
D. several
operation. Our furnaces operate at over ninety percent efficiency, which means that ninety
percent of the fuel you pay for is actually converted into heat for your office. Since all of our
customers are different, our service representatives can work with you to choose a system
that's right for your needs.
We also offer free _________ if you buy a furnace or heating unit from Romero's. Don't get
49. A. consultation
B. information
C. training
D. installation
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left out in the cold. Come and see us today.
Questions 50-52 refer to the following information.
THIS WEEK IN ART

Connected by history but more than an ocean away, the Canary Islands and San Antonio are

getting to know each other better _______ cultural exchanges.
50.A. under
B. about
C. toward
D. through
Some of _______ city's earliest Old World settlers arrived from the Canary Islands in 1731, and
51. A. a
B. the
C. each
D. those
their surnames live on in the names of our streets and neighborhoods - as well as in some of our
residents! For this year's Fotoseptiembre Festival, seven contemporary photographers from the
Canary Islands are set to attend a reception from 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday for their exhibit, “A Ojo De
Canario”. Their photos will be on _______ through November 30 at the San Antonio.
52.A. camera
B. display
C. ceremony
D. attendance

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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 53-55 refer to the following advertisement.

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SALE!

SALE!
SALE!

Pinkerton’s announces its biggest sale of the year.
We have salshed prices on select items throughout the store.
•
•
•
•
•
•

Printer ink cartridges – Buy one at $30, get the second one at 50% of
Photocopier paper – Buy one pack of 500 sheets, get the second one
free
Jumbo pack notebooks – 25% each pack of 10
Desk organizers – Assorted colour, 15% of
Office desks and computer stands – 35% of
Super-Comfort brand desk chairs – Assorted colors, 50% of
Hurry on down to Pinkerton’s.
With deals like these, items will fly right of the sheleves!
Sale ends Saturday.

53. What kind of business is Pinkerton’s?
A. Office supply store

B. Printing company
C. Furniture store
D. Photocopy service
54. How much would a customer spend for two ink cartridges?
A. $15
B. $30
C. $45
D. $50
55. What item is 25% off?
A. Photocopier paper
B. Notebooks
C. Desks
D. Chairs
Questions 56-58 refer to the following fax.
Fax
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To: John Anderson, Anderson Components
From: Max Green, Herbert Rails
Re: Cancellation of order
Date: March 23rd
Dear John,
I have bad news, I’m afraid. We are going to have to cancel the order for the 5000 m of
electric cable, 5000 nuts and bolts, and 50 bolt cutters which was placed yesterday
morning. We had expected to be awarded a contract to lay rails for a new private
railway, but at the last minute, they gave the contract to someone else. Sorry for the
inconvenience.
Sincerely,
Max

56. What is the purpose of this fax?
A. To place an order
B. To cancel an order
C. To confirm an order
D. To ask for advice
57. What had Herbert Rails expected to receive?
A. A contract to work for a private railway
B. 5000 m of electric cables
C. Some bad news
D. A reward
58. Which of the following can be inferred from the fax?
A. Max Green has never been contacted John Anderson before.
B. Max Green is interested in computers.
C. Max sent the fax too late.
D. Max Green and John Anderson already know each other.
Questions 59-60 refer to the following announcement.
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We are announcing today that we are bringing the Milestone and Ever Green brands even
closer together. Effective December 5, 200_, our official name will be:

GREEN MILES WEST
The substitution of “West” in our name-replacing “California”- is the result of an agreement
we reached with the California Gardening Association, following a protest over the original
use of “California” name.
We hope this does not create any confusion among our loyal consumers. While this represents
a change from our initial name introduction, it does not change the quality of products we offer
our customers.
59. What was the original name of the merged companies?

A. Milestone
B. Green Miles California
C. Green Miles West
D. Milestone California
60. According to the announcement, why was the name changed?
A.
The corporate offices were relocated.
B.
There was a conflict with another organization.
C.
They did not like the initial choice.
D.
Loyal consumers were confused.

Questions 61-63 refer to the following letter.
Jackie Nguyen, President
Shaker Publishing
812 Hatter Avenue
Billingham, MO 56088
Dear Jackie,
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After much thought, I have decided to accept an editorial position with Blinker's Publishing.
Therefore, I would like to tender my formal resignation from my current position as
Executive Administrative Assistant. My last day of work will be Friday, September 1.
I have enjoyed being part of your team, and I appreciate the opportunities that have been
provided to me during my time with this company. I want to thank you personally for all
that you have taught me. By demonstrating what it takes to be successful in this industry,
you have become a valued role model to me over the years. I have benefited greatly from

my experience in your office, and I know when I leave here, I will greatly miss your
wisdom and guidance.
If I can be of any assistance during this transition, please let me know. I would be glad to
help whatever I can.
Sincerely,
Maura Lispector
61. Why did Ms. Lispector write to Ms. Nguyen?
A. To help her find a new administrative assistant
B. To request a letter of recommendation
C. To let her know that she was leaving the company
D. To ask for details about an upcoming project.
62. How does Ms. Lispector most likely feel about Ms. Nguyen?
A. She thinks Ms. Nguyen is hard to work with.
B. She wishes Ms. Nguyen had taught her more.
C. She thinks Ms. Nguyen is a good mentor.
D. She feels that Ms. Nguyen will make a good editor.
63. What is Ms. Nguyen's position at the company?
A. Editor
B. Team Leader
C. Executive Administrative Assistant
D. President
Questions 64-66 refer to the following news article.
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Shopping Center Proposal Worries Residents
Residents of the town of Crowley are worried that the shopping center Hertz Corp. has
proposed to build on Burlingham Road will destroy the small town feel of their quiet
community. More than 20 residents spoke against the proposal at a town board meeting held
on Monday.

“I moved here from the city to escape this kind of development,” said Tyrone Devlin, who
lives near the proposed construction site. “The traffic and crowds this shopping center will
bring is exactly what we don't want here”.
The shopping center would be more than 600,000 square feet of commercial space,
including a movie theater, department store, family restaurant, and several smaller retail
shops.
The town council will vote on the proposal on Monday, March 16 after a thorough
environmental evaluation of the construction site is conducted over the weekend.
64. What is inferred about Crowley?
A. It is a small community.
B. It is a popular tourist area.
C. Its new campaign welcomes investors.
D. It currently has one major shopping mall.
65. According to the news article, what will be included in the shopping center?
A. A pet store
B. A movie theater
C. A sports complex
D. A roller skating rink.
66. What will happen on Monday, March 16?
A. A protest will be held.
B. The city council will vote on a proposal.
C. An environmental evaluation will be conducted.
D. The city council will tour the construction site.
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Questions 67-70 refer to the following letter.
To the Editor:
I read with great concern the report in your newspaper this morning about the plans of the
Holbrook Manufacturing Company to build a factory in this city. The project has received

strong support from the city council, based on their belief that Holbrook will bring a
significant number of jobs to our area and boost the local economy. Apparently, they are
blind to the reality. Holbrook is well known for its innovative manufacturing methods,
which are largely automated. Because of this, very little manual labor is required.
Holbrook’s system generally required highly skilled technicians, who would likely come
here from other places to work at the factory. There will be few, if any, jobs for local
citizens. What do we get in return for this? A large, unsightly building that will reguire the
destruction of natural areas and throw pollution into our air and water. The city council
must approve Holbrook’s project before they begin construction of the factory. Holbrook’s
board of directors, eager to break ground on the project as early as next month, have urged
the city council to move forward with their vote, and it will take place tomorrow night
rather than two weeks from now, as originally planned. This gives even less time for
council members to develop an informed opinion. I strongly urge them not to bow to the
pressure of Holbrook and to vote against the proposed project.
Sincerely,
Henry Judson
67. Why did Henry Judson write this letter?
A. To protest a new factory
B. To analyze the economy
C. To explain sources of pollution
D. To get elected to the city council
68. What kind of people generally works at Holbrook?
A. Manual laborers
B. Blind people
C. Trained specialists
D. Economists
69. When will the city council vote on the Holbrook project?
A. This morning
B. Tomorrow night
C. Two weeks from now

D. Early next month
70. The word “unsightly” in line 10 is closet in meaning to
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A.
B.
C.
D.

attractive
enormous
costly
ugly

Questions 71-74 refer to the following guidelines.
MUSCLES Magazine Writer's Guidelines
From time to time, we need new, independent writers to add fresh voices for articles and
stories to be published in Muscles Magazine. To be considered, contact Editor Rena
Mubarek with your story idea. Please follow the guidelines below in preparing your
submission:
1) Please be sure to include the names and qualifications of all your personal
sources and why you chose them as experts for your story.
2) Please specify whether your story is to appear as a column or a feature, and
which column you would prefer your story to appear in.
3) Please include your contact information and identify your preferable mode of
communication. If return of your submission is desired, a self-addressed stamped
envelope must be provided.
All submissions are carefully considered, and an emphasis on male fitness is a must.
Although care will be taken, we assume no responsibility for lost submissions. Send your

story idea to:
Rena Mubarek

3400 Irwin Road
Marshy Hills, CA 91823
Fax: 818-523-5435
71. What is the purpose of the guidelines?
A. To solicit submissions for a periodical
B. To seek new photographers for the magazine
C. To request help generating new column formats
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D. To inform readers of the writing standards
72. Who are the guidelines most likely intended for?
A. Muscles Magazine subscribers
B. Weightlifters
C. Sports commentators
D. Freelance writers
73. What is NOT a listed method of contacting Ms. Mubarek?
A. E-mail
B. Telephone
C. Fax
D. Postal service
74. Where would one most likely find these guidelines?
A. At a fitness center
B. In subscription renewal letters
C. In a column in the magazine
D. On a job website for writer
Questions 75-78 refer to the following article.

Downloading: A step-by-step guide
Here at Melody Magazine, we receive a lot of email from readers asking about
downloading music. A lot of you want to download, but are not quite sure how to do it.
We’re put together a brief guide to help our readers understand how you download all
their favorite songs. Happy Downloading!
What do I do first?
First, you need to choose the provider that you wish to use, such as Zapster, Lemon’s
iTunes, or NSM Music. Next you will have to register with the company. On your
computer, go to the website of that company and fill out the online application form. Now
that you are officially registered, you can move on to step two.
How do I find the song I want?
This is easy; most music download website feature a simple-to-use reach engine to look
through all the songs on file. Either type in the name of the song you want or scroll down
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the list of available songs to see what is available.
How do I pay?
After you have double-clicked the song you wish to purchase, you follow the simple
ordering process and give your credit card details. This could be very fast or very slow,
talking anywhere from a few seconds to half an hour.
How do I listen to the song?
You can listen to the song through your computer’s speakers. Or you can wire the
computer up to a hi-fi or use an MP3 player.

75. Who are these instructions for?
A. People who want to listen to music
B. Musicians
C. Credit card companies
D. MP3 players

76. How can people pay for the music?
A. They can send a check.
B. They can use a credit card.
C. They can borrow money.
D. It does not say.
77. How many methods of listening to music are mentioned in the text?
A. None
B. 3
C. 60
D. 4
78. How can people find a song?
A. Go to large music store
B. Use the research engine on download sites
C. Listen to the radio
D. Ask Melody Magazine

Questions 79-82 refer to the following advice.
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Tips for shopping through the mail
Every year, thousands of people successfully order goods from mail order
catalogs. However, some more unfortunate individuals find that the goods
they ordered look nothing like the pictures, arrive damaged, or don’t arrive at
all. Here are some tips to help protect yourself when you shop through the
mail.

• Before placing your first order, ask around. Have your friends or family
used this catalog before? How was their experience? Were they
satisfied with the goods and service? Would they use the company

again?

• Read all available information, including the return policy. Look for
companies that ofer a no-questions asked return policy. Check whether
you will have to pay postage if you need to return goods.

• Always include shipping costs and sales tax in the final price when
comparing costs. In some cases, the shipping costs can ready add up.
Make sure you know exactly what you are paying for.

• How long will you have to wait for your order? If you need something in
a hurry, shopping by mail might not be the best option.

• Keep records of your orders, including the catalog name, address,
telephone number, and the date that you placed the order. Of course,
you should also keep track of items ordered, operator name, and
expected date of delivery.

• If you encounter any problems with a mail-order company, contact a
consumer advocacy group. You can easily find telephone numbers for
such groups in the telephone directory or on the Internet.

79. What should be included in the final price?
A. Shipping and insurance costs
B. Sales tax and insurance
C. Return cost and taxes
D. Sales tax and shipping costs

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80. What should a buyer keep record of?
A. Return policy
B. Fine print
C. Operator name
D. Shipping costs
81. When could it be a bad idea to buy something through mail?
A. At busy times
B. If you need something quickly
C. Because the goods are damaged
D. If you don’t like the catalog
82. Who should you contact if you have problems?
A. Family or friends
B. The post office
C. A consumer advocacy group
D. The phone directory

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Questions 83-86 refer to the following memo and advertisement.

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83. What is the point of this memo?
A. To provide its recipients with information they can use to recruit new students for a
program
B. To inform its recipients of an anticipated problem in urban education
C. To inform its recipients about teachers retiring in their area

D. To identify unpopular subject areas in education
84. How many teachers will the Los Angeles school district employ in 2006-7?
A. 1,000
B. 1,600
C. 29,073
D. 29,000
85. According to the advertisement, why is there a teacher shortage?
A. Fewer students are enrolling in university for teaching.
B. Teachers don’t like to live in large cities, but urban populations are increasing.
C. Teachers are retiring and enrollment is increasing.
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