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NEW TOEIC Part 5 / 6 / 7Part 5 + Part 6: finish within 23 minutes101. 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 efficient102. The course will be broken into six modules, each of which stands alone as an instructional _____. (a) quiz(b) unit(c) school(d) teacher103. 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) donating104. Attoyot Industries is _____ for creating more than 190,000 jobs in the past two years, making it the state’s largest nongovernment employer. (a) hiring(b) planning(c) dependable(d) responsible105. Proper pricing, accurate quotations, choosing the terms of the sale, and selecting the payment method are critical _____ in selling a product or service overseas. (a) costs(b) credits(c) elements(d) problems106. Paul Hamilton _____ after 11 seasons as head coach of the Elmhurst football team to focus on his responsibilities as the school’s athletic director. (a) worked out(b) named after(c) turned over(d) stepped down107. Citizens Electronics Corp. needs to downsize, to bring it more in line with its shrinking market _____. (a) link(b) plug(c) share(d) outlet108. The report concluded by recommending that a business _____ be hired to help things run more smoothly. (a) manager(b) meeting(c) strategy(d) schedule1 109. It _____ four craftsmen about 30 hours to build, pholster, and finish an authentic Brunton black and cherry dining room chair. (a) takes(b) times(c) keeps(d) holds110. Most scientists doubt Dr. Richards’ claim to _____ signs of microscopic life on Mars. (a) find(b) finding(c) are found(d) having found111. The Hostetler-Graz _____ of Muchen Automotive released the first official photos of its new N-class sedan.(a) engine(b) feature(c) vehicle(d) division112. An earthquake struck about 120 miles off Northern California early Sunday, near _____ a larger earthquake occurred last week. (a) how(b) that(c) when(d) where113. After loading the worksheet, review it to make sure the correct _____ has been loaded into the input cells. (a) data(b) addition(c) computer(d) software114. All hotel suites _____ high-speed Internet access, complimentary breakfast, beverages, and free laundry and valet services.(a) charge(b) travel(c) include(d) reserve115. High school students should be offered extra _____ in courses that are required to prepare them for college. (a) assistance(b) graduation(c) scholarship(d) registration116. 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 such117. Hydrochloric acid is always _____ in the stomach and is a crucial element for proper digestion. (a) basic(b) present(c) various(d) allowed118. If your apartment needs _____, contact the office during normal business hours to arrange for a service call. (a) rent(b) key(c) repairs(d) roommates119. MGK Research provides research and advice for executives, helping them to improve 2 performance and _____ costs with the aid of technology. (a) reduce(b) reduces(c) reducing(d) reduction120. Margaret Hanzlik received her B.A. degree in English Literature _____ the University of Columbus in 2001. (a) by(b) on(c) from(d) while121. In 1962, there were an estimated 10,000 computers in the world, and although they were _____ by today’s standards, each cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. (a) priced(b) primitive(c) expensive(d) programmed122. A two-tablespoon _____ of peanut butter contains 12.2 grams of unsaturated fat and no cholesterol. (a) piece(b) glass(c) serving(d) measuring123. Tamara Johnson’s hand-designed bowls, cups, and plates have become a commercial _____ locally, and she now plans to sell her wares on the Internet. (a) craft(b) store(c) success(d) television124. In certain industries, rapidly fluctuating _____ can create the twin problems of excess inventory and inventory shortages. (a) charge(b) demand(c) request(d) estimate125. From the start, Wilbur’s poetry was characterized by a formal and refined _____ that he helped make popular. (a) book(b) word(c) style(d) letter126. Once your registration has been approved, your membership will remain effective until the _____ January. (a) end(b) after(c) following(d) beginning127. The company hired a consulting _____ to help with introducing the new product to the Boston area. (a) firm(b) guest(c) program(d) traveler128. All first-year master’s degree students at the Daniels Institute are required to take an introductory oceanography course, _____ of their previous aca-demic background. (a) anyway(b) despite(c) regardless(d) nevertheless3 129. 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) condition130. Our products are warranted to be free of _____ in materials and workmanship. (a) goods(b) metals(c) designs(d) defects131. Many theorists contend that constructivism represents a viable model for explaining how mathematics _____. (a) learn(b) is learned(c) are learned(d) is to learn132. According to studio estimates issued on Sunday, the new adventure film has earned $71.1 million across the United States and Canada _____ opening on Wednesday.(a) once(b) since(c) during(d) because133. When Diablo, Inc. took over its former partner last month, it demonstrated an _____ of the growing importance of retail applications. (a) understand(b) understood(c) understands(d) understanding134. Southern Star Energy currently _____ more than 130 oil wells in Texas and Oklahoma. (a) operates(b) operating(c) operations(d) has operated135. The industrial revolution was driven by profound social _____, as Europe moved from a primarily agricultural and rural economy to a capitalist and urban economy. (a) ages(b) roots(c) changes(d) periods136. Most airlines offer discounts for travelers making _____ through their Web- sites. (a) travel(b) luggage(c) airports(d) reservations137. If the computer is not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it may cause _____ with radio and television reception. (a) appliance(b) equipment(c) reception(d) interference138. Heat-related problems are more likely to occur among workers who have not been given time _____ to working in the heat. (a) adjusted(b) to adjust(c) adjustment(d) are adjusting4 139. Economic growth in many countries will be _____ until Chinese demand for Asian goods picks up. (a) sent off(b) held back(c) taken down(d) checked out140. We are located _____ 1075 Bellevue Way, just north of Bellevue Square Mall in Belgate Plaza. (a) at(b) of(c) to(d) withQuestions 141-144 refer to the following letter.It is never too _____ to start thinking about your child’s or your grandchild’s education. 141. (a) early(b) short(c) quick(d) youngAt Resident Investment Services, our Financial Consultants are ready to help you get started as _____ as you want. 142. (a) ever(b) soon(c) always(d) usuallyWhether it’s a 529 College Savings Plan, an UGMA/UTMA Custodial Account, or simply a Mutual Fund, we have the _____ to help you find the option that’s right for you.143. (a) profit(b) savings(c) beginning(d) expertiseSo stop by any one of our branches or give us a call. Our Financial Consultants are ready _____ you through all your college planning needs, one step at a time.144. (a) to walk(b) walking(c) for walking(d) to have walkedQuestions 145-148 refer to the following letter.Oil prices may fall next year as output rises, analysts said in a recent _____.145. (a) gain(b) total(c) yield(d) survey5 The increase in prices has encouraged producers to _____ in new equipment and develop new fields.146. (a) use(b) labor(c) invest(d) pursueAnalysts expect that crude oil traded in London will average $52.30 _____ barrel in the third quarter.147. (a) for(b) per(c) via(d) overRespondents expect crude to average $50.50 this year and $46.50 next year. London crude futures touched $60.26 a barrel today, the highest since the contract was _____ in 1988.148. (a) drilled(b) entered(c) consumed(d) introducedQuestions 149-152 refer to the following letter.Water and electricity are a dangerous _____,149. (a) mix (b) set (c) sum(d) tiewhich is why there are so many regulations governing such matters as the use of electrical _____, voltage limits, and types of electrical outlet permitted in wet areas.150. (a) methods(b) contracts (c) economies(d) appliancesHowever, regulations vary greatly between countries, from the types of switches and outlets allowed _____ the room, to the _____ needed before someone can tackle electrical work in bathrooms. 151. (a) in(b) into(c) onto (d) afterHowever, regulations vary greatly between countries, from the types of switches and outlets allowed _____ the room, to the _____ needed before someone can tackle electrical work in bathrooms.152. (a) exchanges(b) governments(c) qualifications 6 (d) administrationsPart 7 : finish within 22 minutesOffice 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.153. What special service does Anytime Office Supplies offer?(a) Free shipping(b) Quick delivery(c) Discounted prices(d) Free installation154. 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.Stopped Cold Above MarsThe recent solar activity has claimed a far-off victim: a radiation meter aboard the Mars Argo spacecraft.The instrument stopped working in late October, government officials said last week, after being bombarded by radiation from a particularly intense solar storm.The meter, which had worked well in the two years that Argo has been orbiting Mars, was used in part to determine the potential radiation risk to future human explorers. Mission engineers have tried to get the meter working again but have not succeeded. They say they will keep trying in the coming weeks.155. What does the report say was damaged on the Mars Argo spacecraft?(a) A meter(b) A telescope(c) A solar panel(d) A solar cell156. Which of the following is true about the Mars Argo spacecraft? (a) It had problems two weeks earlier.(b) It was built by American engineers.(c) It has been orbiting Mars for two years.(d) It is scheduled to land on Mars’ surface.7 To: All StaffFrom: Kathy WhiteDate: July 25, 20—Re: Back-up for Power Outages/Major Systems FailureIn 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 failure. Afterhours, the school will contact the local electrical company.157. 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 earlier158. Which part of the campus has back-up generators? (a) The Cafeteria(b) The Plant Nursery(c) The Medical School(d) The Veterinary School.159. 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 Department8 Pollock’s buys condiment brands from French firmH.J. Pollock’s Co., the United States’ largest ketchup maker, has agreed to buy the U&P Foods and Perkins sauce divisions from France’s Groupe Dumar for $852 million.The brands, which are marketed primarily in Britain, the United States, and Canada, accounted for close to $292 million in revenue last year, Dumar said.Dumar said it will also grant Cleveland, Ohio-based Pollock’s a license to manufacture its O’Shea brand of sauces in Europe as part of the deal.The sale adds condiments including Perkins Worcestershire sauce, U&P Sauce, O’Shea soy sauce and Ranee spices to Pollock’s famous original ketchup. Besides controlling 60 percent of the U.S. ketchup market, Pollock’s makes brands including Rui frozen potatoes and Slimdown diet foods.160. What did Pollock’s Co. purchase?(a) Another company(b) New product lines(c) New production facilities(d) License to use a new technology.161. What is learned about H.J. Pollock’s Co.?(a) It has facilities throughout Europe.(b) It is the largest ketchup maker in the U.S.(c) It is the leading food distributor in the U.S.(d) It earned $292 million in revenues the previous year.162. Which of the following products is Pollock’s NOT planning to sell? (a) Soy sauce(b) Diet foods(c) Mayonnaise(d) Frozen potatoes. Mouth Guard for Migraine ReliefDr. James Beard, a dentist and migraine sufferer, has come up with a mouth guard designed to alleviate painful headaches. James calls the device the NTI (for nociceptive trigeminal inhibition) System. It is small, covering just the two front teeth, and designed to keep the jaw from clenching while the wearer sleeps. In clinical trials, more than 80 percent of patients felt some relief after using the NTI for two months. It costs around $500 and is available on rescription from a dentist.163. What is the NTI designed to do?(a) Cure colds(b) Stop snoring(c) Improve sleep(d) Ease headaches164. How is the NTI designed to be worn?(a) On the head(b) In the mouth(c) Over the eyes9 (d) Around the neck165. Which claim is made about the NTI?(a) It was tested on people.(b) It was developed in Europe.(c) It was approved by the government.(d) It was designed by a team of scientists.Marketing Communications5801 South Ellis Ave., Suite 2010Chicago, IL 60637September 2, 20—Mr. Leo Payne, Chief Executive OfficerMain Deal Realty6525 N. Sheridan Rd.Chicago, IL 60626Dear Mr. Payne,During the four years Marketing Communications served as Great Scott's public relations agency, that organization received 500 percent more positive press than it ever had in its history.We would like the opportunity to make a presentation to you to serve as Main Deal's public relations agency to handle your entire marketing, public relations, and advertising programs. We feel sure we can offer you the same kind of representation that helped Great Scott become a leader in your industry. We have specialized in the real-estate industry in Chicago for more than seventeen years.I suggest we meet at your office next Wednesday at 2:00 P.M. Our presentation will take forty minutes. During our years as Great Scott's public relations agency, we worked with Dusty Parker, Shannon Monroe, and Elisa Banks of your company. I'm sure they can give you additional information on our qualifications, and you may want them to attend our presentation.I will call your office to confirm a meeting time. We look forward to meeting with you.Sincerely,Marcus Silver.166. What does Marcus Silver want Leo Payne to do?(a) Respond by phone(b) Attend a luncheon(c) Visit Silver’s office(d) Listen to a presentation167. Which of the following is a claim Marcus Silver makes about Marketing Communications? (a) It offers a money-back guarantee.10 [...]... 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