1. The chemist is setting the meter.
42. It’s only a few blocks from here.
43. It’s more economical to rent one.
44. These sandals are more comfortable.
2. The expert is logging new data.
3. Sympathy is visible in their faces.
4. The audience is applauding.
5. The conductor leads the orchestra.
6. The negotiators are meeting.
7. Preparations for the banquet have begun.
8. Vacant seats fill the room.
9. The leader is scouting the terrain.
10. The hikers have chosen their campsite.
11. The trainees are watching TV.
45. You can leave a note if you want.
46. I’d like to make a deposit.
47. Is your account at this branch?
48. Are we going to the commercial district?
49. No, we’ll tour the government buildings.
50. You must change planes in Chicago.
51. Is there a direct flight?
52. The housekeeper will bring them right away.
53. There is a taxi stand at the corner.
54. What do you recommend?
12. The chauffeur is in the car.
13. The vines are full of ripe fruit.
14. The terminal is full of customers.
15. Several employees are waiting in line.
16. The electric bill is overdue.
17. The equipment uses laser beams
18. The electrician checks the circuitry.
19. The athletes are boarding the train.
20. The court is in session.
21. The ceiling is very low.
55. I’m calling about the ad for the catering position.
56. I’ve worked in the food and beverage industry for
five years.
57. The bellman will bring them up.
58. Overnight mail would be better.
59. All of the presentations were overcrowded.
60. The brochures are back from the printers.
61. I just have to address them and mail them.
62. Would you like a window seat, or an aisle seat?
63. Does it have a drive-in window?
22. The robot runs automatically.
23. The woman scanned the newspaper.
24. The patient is completely submerged.
25. The trolley car is late.
26. The street cart vendor sells fruit.
27. The field has been plowed.
28. The pipelines cross the field.
29. Pale limestone covers the site.
30. He is sweeping with a broom.
31. The vacuum is stored securely.
64. They’ve been predicting rain all week.
65. We’d like to offer you the position of human
resources assistant.
66. I’m out of stationery.
67. I tried to call you, but I got a busy signal.
68. I left the phone off the hook.
69. Our holiday sale offers you great savings on new
office furniture.
70. We also have sale prices on office accessories like
lamps and bookcases.
32. The sailors went along the ridge.
33. The newlyweds are posing.
34. He is European.
35. They are getting off the golf course.
36. The customs officer is busy.
71. Temperatures will be in the mid sixties with
breezes of ten to fifteen miles per hour.
72. The sun will shine all day with no clouds expected.
73. One terrific price includes two nights at our
mountain lodge with continental breakfast and
37. The car brakes won’t work.
38. We paid for the picture frame.
39. She’s a great photographer.
40. My knee is out of joint.
41. My earache is better.
gourmet dinner.
74. Certified ski instructors provide classes for all
ability levels.
75. Special buses are available to carry commuters
around the damaged portions of the track.
TOEIC Vocabulary:
76. In spite of the force of the explosion, no injuries
were reported.
77. The kitchen staff is chopping vegetables.
thirty-five thousand feet.
113. We have had some reports of turbulence on this
route today so we ask that you remain seated
78. The switchboard is flooded with incoming calls.
79. Pictures are stacked on the floor.
80. The sculptures stand out.
81. The concourse is virtually empty.
82. Both players want the puck.
83. They’re looking at their laptop outdoors.
84. The dentist is using a drill.
85. The automobile is in the showroom.
86. The woman works on a car interior.
87. Narrow carts went through the tunnel.
with your seat belt on.
114. The grain is rye or wheat.
115. The supervisor is explaining the procedure.
116. The brick wall is worn and crumbling.
117. The woman is washing beakers.
118. The conductor takes a bow.
119. The barbed wire fence keeps out trespassers.
120. A parade is passing by.
121. The cathedral is elegant.
122. The chalkboard is blank.
88. Skyscrapers clutter the city.
89. The umbrellas shade the guest rooms.
90. The passage has an arch.
91. Many of the windows have shutters.
92. The auditorium is crowded.
93. People are watching a slide presentation.
94. Both men are wearing pinstripes.
95. The radio antenna is on the truck.
96. The robot is assembling telephones.
97. Produce is next to canned goods.
123. The worker is filling the bottles with syrup.
124. The road parallels a river.
125. I emptied the wastebasket.
126. It was about a decade ago.
127. Let’s take the express.
128. The ink is in the top drawer.
129. I tipped the boat over.
130. Ms. Noor can issue you some traveler’s checks.
131. I never have exact change for the bus.
132. We need a chart to illustrate these market trends.
98. The crew is releasing the lines.
99. The exchange rate is better today.
100. I have reservations at a steak house.
101. We restored this hall last year.
102. It’s next to the photocopier.
103. The house keeper made the beds.
104. Could you leave this package with the receptionist
for me?
105. Would you like to order one of the house
specialties?
133. I thought the last three rows were designated for
smoking.
134. This entire flight is nonsmoking.
135. I’ll call the janitor to mop the water up.
136. The special project is behind schedule.
137. Will we make our connecting flights?
138. It is possible that agricultural bacteria have
invaded the water supply.
139. Residents are asked to boil water for five minutes
before using it for drinking or cooking.
106. My best games are tennis and bowling.
107. The flight to Chicago is delayed two hours.
108. It’s dime-thin and has a fully foldable keyboard.
109. Sitting all day at a desk simply reduces
opportunities for exercise.
140. Passengers for New York should board at the front
of the train.
141. Passengers for Boston should board at the rear.
142. A heat-wave alert has been issued for the city and
outlying suburbs.
110. Our qualified staff of accountants can prepare
your return for you, quickly and easily.
111. Some fares were slashed by as much as fifty
percent for round-trip tickets.
112. We’ll be flying today at a cruising altitude of
143. Residents should follow these simple precautions
to avoid heatstroke.
144. Drink plenty of water, stay out of direct sunlight,
and avoid strenuous exercise.
145. The innkeeper is taking a reservation.
146. The monitors are attached to the wall.
147. She’s resting an elbow on the table.
148. She’s filling her cup.
187. Do you have it in a shade similar to the suit?
188. I’m looking for a street map of Hamburg.
189. Would you like a plain one for $8 or a laminated
149. The vendor is selling art outdoors.
150. The curator is installing a show.
151. The artist is sketching a customer.
152. The riders pay their fares.
153. He’s adjusting the height of the apparatus.
154. The square is lined with trees.
155. The patrol car is being waxed.
156. The man is broadcasting the news.
157. She’s signing a check.
158. He’s tightening the wires.
one for $15?
190. All passengers are limited to only one carry-on
item.
191. These are extremely fragile.
192. You put both of them in the overhead
compartment above your seat.
193. All the employees attend the orientation lecture.
194. I’d like to squeeze in a brief tour of the plant
before noon.
195. The new printer is the most sophisticated piece of
159. The roads winds through the mountains.
160. The path passes by the stream.
161. He’s removing the furniture.
162. Palm trees border the walk.
163. The ferns are in the pot.
164. The baker put the pastry in the oven.
165. The driver pays the toll.
166. The magazines are on display.
167. The journalist gave an interview.
168. The sea shells are on the floor.
office equipment.
196. It’s sure not the most user-friendly.
197. There are many people in the lobby.
198. Did you attend the seminar on the new
international banking regulations?
199. It’s remarkable.
200. The investment field is now wide open to the
banks.
201. With competition up, brokerage fees should be
going down.
169. They’re rolling up their sleeves.
170. You checked the fuse box.
171. This new subscription rate is very low.
172. Do you offer senior citizens discounts?
173. How much cement will be needed for the
foundation?
174. Do you work day or night shift?
175. Is the printer plugged in?
176. What role did you play in the negotiation?
177. Would the contract include the shipping
202. Is that teleconference scheduled for this
afternoon?
203. Let me check the scheduling board.
204. I have some very important clients coming.
205. My office is expecting me to take part in a
demonstration for the bank managers.
206. Do you have batteries for this particular make?
207. I’ll get about a dozen rolls of film.
208. I was told that the electrician would need to
access the panel behind your desk.
department?
178. The ambassadors are still in the building.
179. Who’s answering the phone at the front desk?
180. The receptionist should be there.
181. How often has that mechanic repaired this car?
209. It might be a good time to go over the budget
plans.
210. The morale in the factory seems to be down
lately.
211. The new foreman has something to do with it.
182. You’re Roberto’s supervisor, aren’t you?
183. He’s got a great visor.
184. I don’t remember where I left my mobile phone.
185. Why don’t we just rent a car for this trip?
186. Does this wavy pattern interest you?
212. What’s the survey for?
213. We could lose our hard-earned competitive edge.
214. We’re moving corporate headquarters.
215. How much are rentals in this part of town?
216. The ferry is out of commission again.
217. That’s going to be devastating for the commuters.
brief talk.
218. We’ll start at six sharp, no matter who’s late.
251. Wait for an escort to accompany you to your
219. My staff appreciate your being here.
destination.
220. The deadline for this project is next week.
221. The flashes disturb people who are praying.
222. Today will be party sunny and very hot and
humid.
223. Philippine researchers, while studying Asian flu,
have found a gene that causes colon cancer.
224. All managers are requested to report to the VIP
lounge for a meeting at one o’clock.
225. We’re going to coordinate our activities.
226. We listen to every financial guru who step up to
252. Take your purchases to the cashier now.
253. Please have your receipt ready to show the guard
when leaving the store.
254. That should be a very informative show.
255. There should be a large turnout for tomorrow
afternoon’s National Day parade.
256. The morning workshops will begin at ten o’clock,
but he afternoon session wont’ begin until 1:30.
257. He will take a rest at a Mexican beach resort.
258. You’re sure to enjoy the luxury of having
the podium.
227. His statistics clearly indicate otherwise.
228. Help-wanted advertising has been holding steady
throughout June and July because of continued
consumer confidence and demand for labor.
229. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.
230. I’d like to pass on to you the advice a very
successful executive once gave to me.
231. It’s faster and more economical to travel by train.
232. The train companies are not actively advertising
fresh-baked bread very day.
259. Simply choose a recipe from the instruction book,
assemble and measure your ingredients, then place
them in the machine.
260. Please don’t accept any returns from customers
without a dated receipt.
261. You need to make an appointment because we
don’t accept walk-ins.
262. Because of the drought, government officials are
asking all city residents to conserve water.
for the short-haul commuters.
233. How about one with a five-year guarantee?
234. Friday is the last day for registration.
235. I’ll just order something from the regular menu.
236. Just ask him to send the bill to the accounting
office.
237. Have you seen Jim since his surgery?
238. Do you want a transfer?
239. Do you want to see today’s headlines?
240. I’ve booked you on the 4:30 flight.
263. I also have free informational brochures about the
permanent exhibits for anyone who is interested.
264. I want to hire technicians who have been trained
with state-of-the-art equipment.
265. All institute graduates are eligible to become
certified computer technicians.
266. To apply for a home mortgage, you’ll need to get
the necessary paper work from a bank officer.
267. The specially marked seats next to the doors are
reserved for physically challenged passengers.
241. I’m preparing for a board meeting.
268. All charges to the office expense account must be
242. I had a flat tire.
approved by me ahead of time.
243. I’ll wait for the elevator.
269. You don’t have to be annoyed by commercials
244. You should take the subway to the office today.
any more.
245. We don’t have any porter to help you at this time. 270. Call today for your free initial consultation.
246. They’re in the frozen section, aisle five.
247. The tomato sauce is runny.
248. Let’s go to the express checkout lane.
249. She was stuck in traffic.
250. The concert this evening will be preceded by a
271. They also often feel tired later in the day and
compensate for this by eating unhealthy food.
272. Our insurance plan covers all your medical
expenses at reasonable rates.
273. This includes video and digital cameras.
274. You have reached the voice mail of Martin
Schwartz.
275. If you wish to speak to a customer service
thriller Neon Streets.
295. We provide clean, dependable, quality used cars
at unbelievable low rates.
representative, please stay on the line and your call
will be answered in turn.
276. Just continue with your usual routine.
277. You are parked illegally; you need to move your
car immediately or it will be ticketed and towed.
278. I’d like to have my suit cleaned and pressed.
279. No one is allowed in that wing of the plant
without an identification badge.
280. If her references give her good recommendations,
I’ll offer her the position.
296. I don’t think his plan to hire temporary help to
finish the Shannon project is a good one at all.
297. There is no evidence of arson.
298. We offer payments as compensation for the
inconvenience such a long outage can cause.
299. If you are looking for something more cozy and
affordable, we also offer mid-sized guest houses.
300. This will mean an increased workload for some of
you.
281. They pay me time-and-a-half when I work
overtime.
282. We give our clerks thirty percent off retail prices.
283. Please come to the customer service counter to
claim them.
284. We have reached our cruising altitude of 36,000
feet, and we’re about 60 miles northwest of
Flagstaff, Arizona.
285. We’re estimating our time of arrival at Denver
International Airport at around nine a.m.
286. The shuttle will be launched two days from now.
287. Hurricane Charlotte was scheduled to slam into
this area with winds of 120 miles per hour.
288. It’s a world-class summer resort, offering a
challenging eighteen-hole golf course and a lake
for swimming, fishing, and boating.
289. Bruhn Design announces a new line of products
for the discriminating traveler—all beautifully
designed, long-lasting, and ultra lightweight.
290. I’d like to single out a few people for special
mention.
291. I’d like to discuss some innovative systems for
storing, retrieving, and then transmitting
information via satellites.
292. They will be administered by health professionals
from the county health department.
293. The day after tomorrow, we have chartered a boat
to show you what the city’s famous skyline looks
like from the harbor.
294. Today in Cinema 1, we are screening the suspense