Test 1 Toeic

<span class='text_page_counter'>(1)</span>Test 1 Mark the choice that best completes the sentences 1. We need to _____ the language in this report. It’s too complex. a. simplify b. simple c. simply d. simplistic 2. In my opinion, her leaving early was very _____ thing to do. a. Children b. childish c. childishly d. child 3. We could call the TV stations and _____ the opening of our new store. a. publicity b. publicize c. public d. publisher 4. I like my work because I have the ________ to make my own decisions. a. freed b. freely c. freedom d. free 5. Our company believes it’s the best ______ to handle the account. a. organizing b. organization c. organizational d. organize 6. Most meetings are not as _______ as this one was. a. interested b. interesting c. interest d. interestingly 7. A doctor’s _______ manner makes patients feel comfortable. a. friendship b. friend c, friendly d. friendliness 8. It was very ______ of the boss to buy us those nice gifts. a. thoughtless b. thoughtful c. thought d. thoughtfully 9. One of out duties will be some _______ typing. a. light b. lightened c. lighten d. lightness 10. She would like a _______ raise, not just a few dollars. a. really b. realist c. real d. reality 11. The task was divided into ________ parts. a. like b. same c. equal d. even 12. We were _____ impressed with the recommendations at the end of the report. a. specially b. special c. especial d. especially 13. Your ________ during our visit has been greatly appreciated. a. hospice b. hospital c. hospitality d. hospitable 14. With prices ______ at such a rapid rate, buyers should compare prices. a. ascending b. increasing c. enlarging d. expanding 15. No one is at fault, according to the company _______. a. speaker b. man c. teller d. spokesperson 16. Your advice was very ________. a. cooperating b. contributive c. helpful d. improving 17. I think the ______ for his services is high. a. duty b. free c. fine d. tariff 18. We’ve decided to _____ the company Macrodisk, Inc. a. name b. identify c. nominate d. denominate 19. Have you checked out the ______ of that contract? a. rightfulness b. lawfulness c. legality d. authority 20. The experience I received being an apprentice was _____. a. costly b. pricey c. expensive d. invaluable 21. The mail carrier left the mail _____ the secretary’s desk. a. to b. on c. at d. above 22. The software company offers training _____ Atlanta. a. at b. on c. by d. in 23. There will be a meeting ______ Monday morning. a. on b. from c. at d. in 24. The doctor won’t give the patient the test result ______ tomorrow. a. on b. until c. from d. at 25. That clerk stands _____ a counter all day. a. on b. in c. behind d. above 26. Have you read this article ________ our competitors? a. over b. above c. on d. for.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(2)</span> 27. _______ they were tired, they worked overtime. a. Because c. In spite c. Since d. Although 28. Neither Ms. Chen _____ Mr. Brown was able to attend the seminar. a. or b. nor c. and d. either 29. _____restaurant food handlers must wear latex gloves _______ health regulations. a. because of b. because c. since d. though 30. When the messenger ______, will you please give him this package? a. will arrive b. arrives c. arriving d. would arrive 31. The assistant to Ms. Brown ______ more responsible in the last year. a. is becoming b. became c. has become d. has been becoming 32. ........ Mrs. Thomson’s business acumen is beyond reproach, she has been able to increase profits dramatically. a. Even though b. Because of c. So d. Because 33. ......... all those applying, Mr. Jamison was the most experienced applicant. a. Of b. From c. Against d. With 34. Mr. Bulalla has ........ been promoted. a. ever b. yet c. already d. still 35. ...... all the applications submitting their resumes, Mr. Jamison needed extra time to read over the selections for the company short list. a. Of b. From c. Against d. With 36. ....... all those applying for the position, Mr. Jamison was the one chosen, as he was the most experienced. a. Of b. From c. Against d. With 37. By this time text year, every station will ......... have its own email address. a. has to b. have to c. must d. must to 38. Once we pay ......... our startup loan, we can consider expanding the business. a. of b. out c. off d. away 39. After Giorgio had ......... lunch, he washed up the dishes and went back to work. a. eats b. eating c. eaten d. ate 40. Alexis accidentally stepped on the birthday cake ......... I had hidden in the storeroom. a. that b. this c. what d. where 41. Jan couldn’t decide whether to take work home or ......... late in the office to finish it up. a. staying b. stays c. stay d. stayed 42. Have you ........ everything that is on your list of things to do today? a. complete b. completed c. completion d. to compete 43. Although she is an ........ major, the only job she could get was in accounting. a. economic b. economy c. economical d. economics 44. How many ........ jobs will be lost if this resolution is passed? a. people’s b. peoples’ c. peoples d. people 45. Whenever this copier breaks down, I get Mikko ....... it. a. fix b. fixing c. to fix d. fixes 46. Although the shipment ........ on time, it had been delayed at customs. a. has received b. is receiving c. is receive d. was received 47. We have a portable ______ that you can use for your presentation. a. projectionist b. projection c. projector d. project 48. A number of prescription drugs ______ a worker's ability to operate heavy equipment. a. impair b. repair c. compare d. despair 49. The journal extended its deadline for the ______ of articles from November 1 to November 15. a. submersion b. submissionc. subjection d. subversion.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(3)</span> 50. Corn production in North America ______ for about 60% of the world's corn supply. a. account b. are accounting c. is accounting d. accounts 51. Ms. Smith is the first female attorney _____ by the senior partners. a. to hire b. to be hired c. being hiredd. hiring 52. The statistics ______ this study is based are somewhat questionable. a. on which b .which on c. which d. which is 53. We have ______ encouraged customers to recycle packing material. a. yet b. always c. still d. ever 54. To get the correct answer, add this column of figures and then divide ______ twelve. a. with b. by c. in d. of 55. The material should ______ away yesterday. a. have been put b. be put c. have put d. put 56. The company has decided to ______ that product line. a. disagree b. disprove c. discontinue d. Disorder 57. Although it was possible to attach the sections of pipe, it was not a very tight ______. a. fitness b. fitting c. fit d. outfit 58. Anyone ______ car is parked in that lot must remove it immediately. a. their b. who c. whose d. with a 59. The city predicted that next year's tax revenues would be ______ than this year's. a. upper b. higher c. richer d. farther 60. Recent ______ in suburban areas will balance the company's real estate holdings. a. documents b. requirements c. acquisitions d. properties 61. A good manager knows how to ______ responsibility to his subordinates. a. dedicate b. denigrate C. delegate d. deviate 62. The workers say that their present manager is easier to talk to than his _______ was. a. ancestor b. predecessor c. precedent d. antecedant 63. Pan-Atlantic airlines ______ serves full meals on its shorter flights. a. not any more b. no more c. not longer d. no longer 64. The directors ______ a new chairperson at their last meeting. a. respected b. named c. accounted d. allocated 65. The new company logo must be ______ on every package that is shipped. a. signed b. stampeded c. tampered d. stamped 66. Remote access is a ______ feature for new computer equipment. a. critical b. critic c. critique d. criticize 67. When planning an advertising campaign, it is ______ to have a representative who understands the product and the market. a. needed b. compulsive c. requisitioned d. essential 68. The golf courses designed by Robert Trent Jones tend to be extremely ______. a. challenged b. to challenge c. challenging d. a challenge 69. ______ applicants should send their completed forms to the personnel department. a. Qualifications b. Qualified c. Quantifiable d. Quantify 70. The computer system has a ______ that the technicians cannot solve. a. persisted b. persistent c. persist d. persistence 71. The ______ of the company's increased profits is unclear. a. element b. beginnings c. reason d. source 72. Some ______ experience in accounting will be taken into consideration. a. relevant b. relation c. relating d. relatively 73. Carme and her sister are both ______ agents. a. a travel b. traveler c. travels d. travel 74. Mr. and Mrs. Kaplan attended the reception along with some friends of ______. a. themselves b. them c. theirs d. their's 75. Passengers can purchase any of the items in the duty-free catalogue while ______ this flght. a. over b. in c. on d. at 76. The bank lends money at a slightly more favorable rate ______ preferred customers. a. for its b. as its c. its d. to its.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(4)</span> 77. ______ a fire, use the stairway, not the elevator. a. In case of b. In spite of c. Unless d. Should 78. Karen had to spend so much time on the McClaren account that she neglected her ______ accounts. a. another b. other c. other ones d. others 79. Electrical production in almost all countries ______ by a government agency. a. is handled b. handled c. is handling d. handles 80. The deluxe model stands approximately one meter ______. a. vertical b. long c. tall d. up 81. Not only ______ a cleaner fuel than gasoline, but it is also cheaper. a. natural gas b. has natural gas c. is natural gas d. natural gas is 82. Sending e-mail messages by computer is ______ than sending letters by regular surface mail. a. more cheap b. more cheaper c. cheaper d. cheapest 83. Because of their convenience, cellular phones and other portable phones have become _______ a. widespread b. widely c. widened d. wide 84. A day-care center should provide a safe, comfortable and ______ environment for children. a. stability b. stabilizer c. stable d. stabalize 85. Ms. Cho purchased the printer ______ at the computer exposition. a. she saw it b. who she saw it c. that she saw it d. that she saw 86. The repair and installation of industrial controls must be done by ______ technicians. a. knowledgable b. acknowledges c. acknowledgment d. knowledge -----Ms. Brown Advertising officer TPD Company Dear Ms. Brown It is with great pleasure that we have …(1)…… a. recent b. recently c. in recent. d. recency. welcomed Mr. Clark to our beauty salon. Mr. Clark was previously with Bright Sky Salon in Texas and we feel privileged that he has chosen to work with Silk Beauty Salon. We would like ……(2)…… a.. take b. taking c. took d. to take this opportunity to inform you of another change that has taken place in our salon. Now, if you make an appointment to have more than one treatment done on the same day, we are offering a discount. For example, if you are having your hair done and also having us apply sculptured nails, the cost ……(3)…… a. of b. about c. for d. in your nail application will be $25.00 instead of $30.00. The discount for a manicure or pedicure is $2.00 off our regular price. We felt you would want to hear about this and are hoping to see you in the near future. Sincerely, Mary Holland -----Mr. Tom Jones Director of Operations XYZ Company Dear Mr. Jones, I am applying for the position of marketing assistant with your company as.....(1)..... on Career Services Port Triton job listings. a. advertise b. advertised c. advertising d. have advertised This position seems ideal for my experience, education, skills, and career interests and I am eager to contribute my enthusiasm and teamwork to your organization..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(5)</span> Through my major in management science I have obtained solid training in research, writing, and analysis. ......(2)......, I have had several business-related a. Additional b. Additionally c. For addition d. In addition internships in the areas of marketing, sales, and finance through which I have gained a great deal of knowledge about your industry. My main career interest lies in the marketing aspect of the industry and particularly in helping your company expand its client base. My computer skills are top notch .....(3)..... a. for b. as c. in d.. of a result of designing and maintaining a web site for the business fraternity on campus. I am confident that through these skills I can make an immediate contribution to your team. I would be very interested in discussing this opportunity with you further. I will call you in a few days to see if we can arrange a mutually convenient time to meet. In the meantime, please feel free to contact me at 858555-1111 or email Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to meeting you. Sincerely, Ginny Smith ---To: Mike Clark 423/54 Oftra Street Dear Mr. Clark It is true, we are going out of business! My wife and I have decided that now that the children are grown, we are going to do some of things we could only dream .....(1).... for so many years. a. for b. of c. about d. to So, starting on 14, May, everything in our store which includes our merchandise, our racks, our fixtures, our showcases and even our delivery truck will be up for sale and prices that are ....(2).... good to be true. a. too b. so c. such d. very As a good and valuable ....(3).... of ours, a. buyer b. customer c. purchaser. d. consumer. we thought you would be interested in this advance notice of sale that we are sending out today. We will look forward to seeing you on the 14, May. Mr. David Brown Human resource manager JH Design Company ---Dear Mr. Brown Let me take this opportunity to personally thank you for choosing our bank to handle your account. I know a great amount of care goes into choosing a banker, and your decision reaffirms my belief in the old...... (1)......ways of banking. a. fashion b. fashionable c. fashionably d. fashioned We believe our depositors enjoy the personal contact they receive at each one of our branches. Be assured that the personal banking concept enjoys our greatest commitment. We employ the latest technology in computers, however, we will never abandon our personal commitment....(2)....you, the customer, our greatest asset. a. for b. to c. with d. at I hope you will investigate our trust services, and feel free to use any of the many services we have designed to make your banking experience as enjoyable and .....(3)...... as possible. a. comprehensible b. comprehend c. comprihension d. comprehensive.

<span class='text_page_counter'>(6)</span> I have enclosed our latest financial statement for your review, along with a descriptive brochure of the many services available to you. If I may be of any help in the future, please feel free to call upon this office. Kind regards Peter Johnson ------. 1. What is the best title for this article? a.The Legend of Lady Godiva. b. The logo of Godiva. c. The history of Godiva. d. The origin of Godiva. 2. Who was the founder of Godiva? a. Lady Govida. b. The Earl of Chester. c. Mr. Joseph Draps. d. The Belgium. 3. Why did the Lord of Coventry decide to raise a tax? a. To set his wife a challenge. b. To keep his promise. c. To build a chocolate company. d. To pay for the expenses of battles. 4. What happened to Lady Godiva? a. She rode her steed with her long blonde tresses proudly. b. The people remained inside shuttered buildings and did not peek at her. c. She didn't keep her promise.. d. A chocolate company was named in honor of Lady Godiva.. 5. To whom does this advertisement apply? a. Wholesalers. b. Visitors c. Food companies d. Net Customers 6. How can people get responses from the company? a. Calling from the company. b. Visiting Canada. c. By fax. d. By e-mails..

<span class='text_page_counter'>(7)</span> 7. How much should a tenant pay for the rent period? a. US$100 b. US$200 c. US$300 d. Negotiable 8. What is not mentioned in the message? a. The owner has a lease document for tenants. b. Rent fee is reasonable. c. Parking will not be available. d. The owner will be away from the country.. 9. What is the recipe for? a. Desserts b. Beverages c. Breads d. Dips 10. What should be done when making this dish? a. Add salt. b. Add dried tomatoes. c. Chopped ingredients into chunky pieces d. Mix all ingredients with Tortilla chips or Doritos..

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