2009-04 e.doc

2009-04 e

APRIL - NEW TOEIC Part 5 / 6 / 7Part 5 + Part 6: finish within 23 minutes

101 Raymond and Howell proposed job cuts following a two-year decline in sales (a) figures

(b) actions (c) employers (d) information

102 In the past three years, our marketing manager to Europe, Australia, Brazil and Thailand (a) had gone

(b) has been (c) gone (d) went

103 moving to a northern climate, be sure to properly winterize your automobile

(a) gives (b) given (c) giving (d) is giving

104 An increase in a nation's rate of savings ultimately to lower interest rates for business and consumer loans

(a) lead (b) leads (c) leader (d) leading

105 We need to get paperwork from him before the end of the fiscal year

(a) him (b) himself (c) he (d) his

106 Any information about the revised holiday work schedule can be obtained from Ms Zeldenrust in Human Resources

(a) volunteered

(c) donated (d) called

107 Ever since the drivers' strike started, citywide buses have been running thirty minutes to one hour late

(a) finally (b) constantly (c) concurrently (d) very

108 More than 6.55 million workers are in the manufacturing industry, according to

109 Fair Oaks Transit trains were back on schedule Monday after a mudslide disrupted last Friday

110 Sam's Steakhouse is better than famous national chains with larger advertising budgets (a) argue

(b) arguing (c) argument (d) arguably

111 _ Daily Dogs targets its advertising campaign to pet owners, it could be headed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

(a) Until (b) Unless (c) Whereas

(d) Except

112 Mocha Monkeys Coffee very quickly because of its cheap prices and unique drinks (a) expands

(b) are expanding (c) is expanding (d) to expand

113 Notice: The meeting for today has been postponed until Thursday at 4 P.M

(a) scheduled (b) happening (c) important (d) open

114 The new computer chips will be delayed because the hurricane on the East Coast has disrupted air traffic

(a) probability (b) probably (c) probable (d) probe

115 We would like to thank the Elog Foundation for its generous to our charity fundraiser (a) donor

(b) donate (c) donated (d) donation

116 After carefully the bid packages from each vendor, we have decided to award the contract

117 Economists predict a in housing prices due to the recent reduction in unemployment (a) development

(b) growth (c) rise (d) lift

118 Changes in American eating over the last twenty years are blamed for a variety of health

119 The Holden Complex has vacancies despite its high rent, inconvenient location and large annual maintenance fee

(a) unusually (b) rarely (c) frequently (d) assuredly

120 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

121 The Healthcare community was shocked Ricardo Peter's resignation after only one year as president of Healthcorps

(a) in (b) up (c) of (d) by

122 Alanis bought renter's insurance to her personal belongings while living in an apartment (a) protect

(b) protector (c) protection (d) protective

123 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

124 During office remodeling there will be interruptions to ADSL, copier and fax machine

125 Kindly your colleagues to tip the waitress at least 15 percent

(a) remind (b) remember (c) order (d) command

126 It is probably safe to say that of all the board members, Mr Cain has the most

(a) result (b) effect (c) influence (d) conclusion

127 Sales of new homes this month are down 2% from last month, 6% from a year ago

(b) and (c) as well (d) along with

128 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

129 The CEO of Star Records announced plans for aggressive expansion, saying the company will purchase new properties in the next two

130 Human resources workers serve a vital in screening qualified candidates for the company's

131 In a 20-minute address to computer science students, the CEO of Electro-lite discussed the availability of technology jobs in today's job

132 The meteorologist on Channel 2 said that he was certain that the cold front will result in

133 Ms Benihana is knowledgeable in several disciplines, but especially biomedical engineering is

134 The chairperson of Walter Bros announced that this year's annual bonuses will be to company employees on Friday

(a) awarded (b) transacted (c) published (d) discarded

135 All international orders are via Global Express Mail within five to ten business days (a) spent

(b) enrolled (c) collected (d) delivered

136 Most shareholders still fail both the immediate impacts and future implications of corporate mergers and takeover bids

(a) understood (b) understanding

(c) to understand (d) have understood

137 all forms of advertising, research shows that direct mail reaches the greatest number of people at the lowest cost

(a) Through (b) In (c) Between (d) Of

138 In order to compete for a shrinking pool of qualified programmers, companies that are conservative are now offering flextime and

139 The sales representative suggested an initial meeting to discuss the proposal as soon as the beta product is ready, that might be

(a) no matter (b) which (c) whenever (d) what

140 Mr Carter got in trouble by failing to acknowledge his secretary's birthday

(a) he (b) himself (c) him (d) his

Questions 141-143 refer to the following letter.

Memory Map Game by Riven Learning Co Description

For 1-6 players, 5-11 years old

Children can their observation and memorization skills with this puzzle that features a colorful picture map of a city.

141 (a) cause (b) study (c) practice (d) manufacture

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

Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter.

Dear Arcish Furniture,

I recently purchased a leather sofa from your outlet The sales representative, Maureen, me to purchase the 10-year warranty I was told that if my furniture was accidentally damaged, even by a pet, the store would repair it at no cost to me.

144 (a) persuasion (b) persuasive

(c) persuading (d) persuaded

Last week, my cat scratched the sofa, leaving three deep marks in the leather The marks are clearly visible from a distance I was surprised to learn from the manager that the 10-year does not cover damage done by household pets when I was informed otherwise.

145 (a) stock (b) service (c) warranty (d) insurance

I have reviewed the fine print on the contract, and I can see that pet damage is not covered However, this is not what Maureen told me when I bought the sofa I feel I was about the terms of the warranty I accept responsibility for not reading the full contract, but I trusted that I was being given all the facts.

Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter.

Tampa Daily News - Available in Print and Online

The Tampa Daily News has two versions of its printed newspaper available online One version the printed edition, including the editorial and news pages.

147 (a) is the same (b) has the same (c) is the same as (d) as has the same This is available at http://www.tampanews.com

The other is a special online edition that includes additional sports, lifestyle, and real estate pages.

149 (a) too (b) and (c) plus (d) also

The electronic edition is available at http://www.tampanews.com/electronicnews Subscriptions to the printed version of the newspaper are available at http://www.tampanews.com/subscribe.

Questions 150-152 refer to the following letter.

NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES

The following changes will be effective as of Monday.

First of all, the dress code is changing slightly You may still wear the black pants and skirts as before along with the company shirt.

150 (a) pair (b) same (c) kind (d) both

However, employees are no longer allowed to wear shoes with heels higher than two inches.

Secondly, we are implementing a new marketing promotion From now on, when customers come through your register lineup, you should ask them if they would like to provide an e-mail address.

151 (a) always (b) seldom (c) never (d) rarely

This will register them to receive notification of upcoming specials.

Finally, we are switching to a new coupon-based system, we will be discontinuing the use of customer reward cards Reassure customers that they can redeem points until the end of the year Explain to customers that the coupon system will provide greater savings.

Thank you for your hard work in recent weeks Sincerely,

Part 7 : finish within 22 minutes

What's an Apprentice?

As everyone knows, opportunities in the skilled trades are set to explode in the next five to ten years Many skilled trades train workers through apprenticeships - new workers spend up to 80% of their days learning on the job, and only 20% in the classroom This is accomplished through being paired with an expert in the trade who will guide the apprentice through their learning process.

Many countries have developed special ””pre-apprenticeship”” secondary school programs If you are in high school, by participating in these programs you can learn job skills and earn credits towards your apprenticeship before you even graduate Apprenticeships range from auto mechanics to cabinetmaking, construction, and pastry making

153 What is an apprentice according to this article?

(a) Anyone who spends 20% of his or her time inside a classroom

(b) An expert in a skilled trade who spends 80% of his or her time on the job

(c) Any high school student who is learning job skills

(d) A new worker matched with an expert to learn a skilled trade

154 How can high school students earn credits towards their apprenticeships?

(a) By making matches with an expert in a

(d) By spending only 20% of their time in class From: Mary Unger [m_unger@pdc.com]

To: Tina Barkley [t_barkley@pdc.com] Subject: Presentation

Sent: May 4, 10:20:07 A.M Dear Tina,

I wanted to get back to you about the presentation on Thursday As of now, 23 people have responded I expect a few more people to show up at the last minute.

We're still planning on holding the lecture in room 240B I'll make sure we have at least 30 chairs set up I was also planning to make photocopies of my presentation slides in case anyone would like a copy Sincerely,

Mary Unger Outreach Director

Payton Daniels Corporation

155 What does Tina Barkley find out regarding the presentation?

(a) Her presentation will be videotaped (b) A colleague will not be able to attend (c) Her presentation is the first one scheduled (d) Twenty-three people have said they will attend.

156 What does Mary Unger say she will do? (a) Set up the equipment by herself

(b) Arrive 30 minutes early on Thursday (c) Make copies of her presentation materials (d) E-mail the presentation schedule later that day.

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158 Which color is the Versatile Sports Coat NOT available in?

(a) Pine

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160 Who is this advertisement likely targeting? (a) Busy business men

(b) Stay-at-home parents

(c) Working professional women (d) Chief Executive Officers

161 What experience does the Savvy Shoppers

162 What does Savvy Shoppers send to clients when shopping?

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163 How do clients get their clothes from the Savvy Shoppers?

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The Bridgeport Revitalization Committee (BRC)

I am excited to announce to our members that we have received a $750,000 grant from the Roger Coopers Foundation for our City Renovation Project.

The City Renovation Project focuses on the downtown area of Bridgeport, between First Avenue and Lincoln Way We will begin by redesigning Baten Park and the pedestrian walkways to create a more inviting space for shoppers and workers on their lunch breaks.

This grant is the largest we have ever received, and we are excited about the work it will allow us to accomplish.

We look forward to improving the quality of life in our city through great design! Denise LeBaron

164 What can be inferred about Mr Taylor? (a) He is a member of the BRC.

(b) He works for Denise LeBaron.

(c) He lives between First Avenue and Lincoln

(c) Expand the highway network (d) Create worker training programs

166 What is true about the grant? (a) It is for more than $1 million.

(b) It is an extension of an existing grant.

(c) It is awarded by the Bridgeport Revitalization Committee.

(d) It is the largest the BRC has ever received.