Test 02 Reading Test in the Reading Test, you will read a variety of texts and answer several different types of reading comprehension questions The entire Reading Test will last 75 minutes There are three parts, and directions are given for each part You are encouraged to answer as many questions as possible within the time allowed Part V Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below Four answer choices are given below each sentence Select the best answer to complete the sentence Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet 101 - power maintenance in the building, service will be interrupted from to o’clock on Friday 104 (A) Not only (B) As much as (C) Due to (D) In fact 102 The Mayes Corporation plans t o -its profits by using cheaper materials in the future (A) access (B) accessing (C) accessible (D) accessibility 105 (A) increasingly (B) increasing (C) increases (D) increase 103 They plan t o -the careers of their members by providing more useful materials (A) enhance (B) enhanced (C) enhancing (D) enhancement 52 TNT TOEIC Actual tests The database for the account information should be both secure and readily to employees Though he was given a great deal of time, Ms Turner’s assistant has — to send out the invitations (A) other (B) yet (C) most (D) different 106 Because of changes to the company’s security policies, all visitors will be — to show ID before being allowed to enter the building (A) requiring (B) required (C) requirement (D) require 107 If you wish to reschedule — .appointment, please contact us by phone at least two days before your scheduled visit 113 (A) need (B) needing (C) to need (D) needs (A) you (B) yourself (C) your (D) yours 114 108 Allan held a meeting to discuss the government’s in cre a se d - of all financial transactions by banks 115 The agreement that was reached required Ms to make a large payment to the company 116 The new feature w a s -to two of the company’s copiers, the 4XR model and the deluxe ZR7500 model 117 The Peters Organization has repeatedly claimed to be the most source of information available on U.S economic policy (A) reliable (B) impossible (C) operable (D) deductable 112 Even though Paul’s Electronics sells kinds of products, most of its revenue comes from the sale of TVs (A) vary (B) varies (C) various (D) variations (A) adds (B) addition (C) added (D) add-on 111 The software upgrade may be purchased by visiting Kiln Software distributor in the Park County area (A) or (B) still (C) any (D) all (A) ably (B) immediately (C) formerly (D) firstly 110 It looks like the #««— in competition for the past few years has caused a decline in sales (A) increase (B) increases (C) increasing (D) to increase (A) regulate (B) regulatory (C) regulating (D) regulated 109 The aim of this workshop includes helping sales representatives handle custom er more attentively In - -— for this special book fair, we’ve arranged many books that have received good reviews (A) preparatory (B) prepare (C) preparation (D) prepares 118 Jasmine Investments, previously «s TR Financial, is hoping to increase its client base by 50% this year Under the new office structure, directors will — .be in charge of assigning projects to the members of their departments and overseeing their employees’ overall performance (A) naming (B) was named (C) named (D) name (A) primary (B) primarily (C) prime (D) primal 119 The conference on international marketing being hosted by Houston, Inc will most likely be o ver PM 125 (A) until (B) by (C) later (D) afterward 120 The investm ent’s success will be dependent on t h e - of the real estate market over the next few months (A) whose (B) whom (C) whomever (D) who 126 (A) stabilized (B) stabilize (C) stable (D) stability 121 Please note that taxes and shipping — — are included in the invoice that we sent to you yesterday The new customer chose — shipping to ensure that his order arrived in time for the upcoming holidays 127 128 124 129 Doctors are required to attend conferences regularly to keep up with medical r—r - (A) contributions (B) advances (C) prescriptions (D) simulation Employees will be notified about any changes to the schedule at least days (A) beforehand (B) firstly (C) previously (D) past Even though Janet had worked in accounting , she was still required to go through the training for new employees (A) always (B) now (C) past (D) before Luckily, Mr Boone was given the promotion — -the mistake he made on the recent report (A) although (B) like (C) despite (D) regardless The executive wanted to hear from som eone Ms Lim about the likelihood of the marketing campaign succeeding (A) as though (B) thus (C) since (D) other than (A) expedited (B) expedite (C) expediting (D) expedites 123 The manager insisted that receipts of the signed invoices included in the package not b e (A) behaved (B) operated (C) ignored (D) performed (A) guidelines (B) rights (C) charges (D) concerns 122 P e op le -are interested in career opportunities are invited immediately to submit their resumes and cover letters to us 130 Michael Chin, known for developing effective work schedules, is retiring, a farewell party will be held next week (A) Unless (B) Since (C) Therefore (D) Despite 54 TNT TOEIC Actual tests 131 While reviewing the applications -to him, the personnel manager’s main focus was on the candidates’ experience in software design 136 (A) violation (B) understanding (C) penalty (D) agreement (A) submitted (B) originated (C) allowed (D) asked 132 With the new changes, Condor Bus Lines will offer m o re — service from San Diego to Los Angeles 137 (A) sizeable (B) regular (C) gradual , (D) monotonous 133 A spokesperson stated at the press conference that Tyre-Coleman plans to promote Hilda Field from her position as vice president of finance Dr Armstrong is expected to give a lecture on how t o - illnesses effectively and easily 138 Many reporters believe that the changes in the housing market will both affect the international economy and be — important (A) politics (B) more political (C) political (D) politically The board stated that if the company’s profits did not - $20 million dollars in the next quarter, the CEO would be fired (A) surpass (B) range (C) allow (D) earn 139 (A) shift (B) respond (C) acquaint (D) diagnose 135 Even though the event was aimed at amateur athletes, m a n y actually had experience taking part in upper-level games (A) competed (B) competition (C) competitors (D) compete (A) next (B) present (C) concurrent (D) still 134 When it was found that the company was i n -of several safety codes, the factory had to be shut down until the issues were addressed If you would like to participate in a different seminar, our company will be happy to move you t o - of our other classes or give you your money back (A) all (B) some (C) one (D) each 140 not mandatory, the teamwork sem inar is a program th a t is highly recommended by the HR Department of YRT, Inc (A) In spite of (B) As (C) Besides (D) While Part VI Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below Four answer choices are given below each sentence Select the best answer to complete the sentence Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet Questions 141-143 refer to the following e-mail To: Campbell Lainson From: Molly Ledbetter Subject: Program Director Position Dear Mr Lainson, We are writing t o that we have received your application for Program Director at Save 141 (A) deny (B) apply (C) confirm (D) schedule Kids! A number of suitable candidates have shown in the position Indeed, the response 142 (A) interested (B) interest (C) interests (D) interesting has been rather Although we have started reviewing resumes, it will not be possible to 143 (A) overwhelming (B) debatable (C) predictable (D) reduced complete this process for at least two weeks We hope to interview candidates by the end of the month This means that you will receive a response to your application within the next three weeks Regards, Molly Ledbetter Personnel Department Save Kids! 56 TNT TOEIC Actual tests Q u e stio n s 144-146 refer to the following letter Spencer Abrahams 19 Medoc Way Moon, MA 43011' | Dear Mr Abrahams, The Chaplin Comedy Trio performed its final show for the summer season last weekend It was also the Trio’s last performance at the Theater on the Bay — you decide to purchase season tickets with us for our next summer season, we will 144 (A) Even (B) If (G) Then (D) Instead provide you with full membership to the Victoria Performing Arts Center, where we will be performing in the future Membership includes upgraded seating and invitations to special events The facility is much larger and has very good sound and lighting equipment lt can also accommodate up to 150 people for each performance With better facilities, we hope to offer you better -*^sft*«for the next season 145 (A) magazines (B) paintings (C) menus (D) performances The if i j S p f pamphlet tells you more about the new venue as well as the performances we will be 146 (A) enclose (B) enclosure (C) enclosed (D) enclosing giving next season Q uestions 147-149 refer to the following job advertisement New Vision Publishers is currently seeking an editor for its fiction writing division The editor’s duties will include working closely with writers to edit their works and 147 (A) skilled (B) primary (C) observant (D) promoting overseeing the timely publication of such works Suitable candidates will — relevant qualifications in language, at least three years’ work 148 (A) possess (B) possessed (C) possessing (D) have possessed experience in publishing, project management skills, good interpersonal skills, and a willingness to work long hours We offer a good salary to match experience as well as benefits such as health insurance, a car allowance, and annual vacation If you are interested in this — - , please contact Lee-Ann Walters at lawalters@newvisionbooks.net 149 (A) job (B) admission (C) loan (D) grant 58 TNT TOEIC Actual tests Q u e stio n s 150-152 refer to the following article Consumers are counting down the hours to the Computer of the Future Exhibition this 150 (A) will open (B) opening (C) opened (D) have opened weekend The exhibition will provide a glimpse into the world of the future New trends in computer technology, including the w orld’s smallest notebook computer, will be on show Computer experts will be attending the event to demonstrate new model computers which we could be using within the next ten years The exhibition will be hosted by the CEO of Computers Unlimited, Stephen Scahill, who will speak a bo ut trends in computers and software at the opening 151 (A) future (B) recent (C) traditional (D) historic ceremony tomorrow night A few lucky attendees will also be given the chance to test some of the new software and hardware This opportunity will only be offered to 50 participants, so interested parties are urged to sign up early to avoid disappointment This kind of event is normally w e ll 152 (A) maintained (B) planned (C) deserved (D) attended The exhibition starts on Friday evening and will finish on Sunday at p.m 59