TOEIC – Sujet 6 – 2. Reading test
PART 5
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. Before they get packaged, shipped,
and sold, we test all of our children’s toys
for safety _______ durability.
(A) nor
(B) as well as
(C) but
(D) or
107. The clerk inadvertently let the folder
_______, and the winner’s photograph was
exposed before the announcement.
(A) drop
(B) dropped
(C) to drop
(D) dropping
102. _______ Harrison’s Hair Salon had
closed for renovations two months earlier,
none of its staff believed they would have a
job to come back to.
(A) Although
(B) While
(C) The
(D) When
108. Mia and Hubert want the travel plans
_______ before the seat sale ends and the
tickets sell out.
(A) to arrange
(B) will arrange
(C) arranged
(D) arrange
103. While the presentation _______, a
camera crew was recording it for a local
news story.
(A) was being made
(B) has been made
(C) was making
(D) made
104. If the postage is incorrect, the
package _______ to the sender and a small
fee will be charged.
(A) was returned
(B) is going to return
(C) will be returned
(D) returns
105. Management _______ looked into the
matter; nevertheless, you were right in
coming to me.
(A) has already
(B) still has
(C) has still
(D) has yet
106. Since Mr. Carlo enrolled in night
classes, he has _______ a knowledgeable
trainee.
(A) looked into
(B) brought about
(C) turned into
(D) broken into
109. She was hardworking and competent;
_______, she had no trouble being
recommended.
(A) namely
(B) yet
(C) moreover
(D) thus
110. They thought the project would be a
great success; _______ it failed to promote
interest.
(A) thus
(B) yet
(C) as a result
(D) finally
111. If you ever need an emergency
contact number for someone, the _______
department keeps a file on each employee.
(A) personnel
(B) persons
(C) personal
(D) personable
112. The trucks had not been inspected,
_______ the drivers took them out anyway.
(A) and
(B) so
(C) and so
(D) but
113. _______ you file a formal complaint,
make sure you have at least one or two
people who are willing to back you up.
(A) As
(B) While
(C) Before
(D) After
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114. A workers strike could lead _______ a
settlement with management.
(A) from
(B) to
(C) at
(D) with
115. We want to improve our ability to
compete _______ our largest rival.
(A) with
(B) of
(C) about
(D) for
116. To offset the taxes we owe, the
accountant advised _______ a charitable
foundation.
(A) catching on
(B) going over
(C) filling out
(D) setting up
117. Buy top quality even if it _______
something not currently in vogue.
(A) were
(B) is
(C) was
(D) be
118. As soon as the money _______
invested, the project will begin.
(A) is
(B) will be
(C) is going to be
(D) has been
119. These contracts will encourage the
growth of a more competitive banking
structure _______.
(A) always
(B) two years ago
(C) in the next year
(D) sometimes
120. Management relies _______ on its
ongoing review of the loan portfolio.
(A) predominance
(B) predominantly
(C) predominant
(D) predominated
121. These tables show only our domestic
operations; _______, there is no reason to
forward them to our international clients.
(A) moreover
(B) consequently
(C) nevertheless
(D) yet
122. Anderson’s law firm provides _______
care and life insurance benefits for staff and
their families.
(A) healthy
(B) healthful
(C) healthfulness
(D) health
123. The program is designed to improve
competitive strength; _______, it should
increase the potential for higher earnings.
(A) nevertheless
(B) meanwhile
(C) namely
(D) accordingly
124. Financing has come chiefly from
_______ sources, namely two of our
employees’ relatives.
(A) internalizing
(B) internal
(C) intern
(D) internalized
125. Our volume of sales made our team
_______ to the top 1 percent of sales
worldwide.
(A) advanced
(B) advance
(C) advancing
(D) advancement
126. To avoid errors using the new coding
system, you should _______ before
beginning to code.
(A) find it out
(B) take it up
(C) look it over
(D) move it away
127. Even in a snowstorm that shut out half
of the city, our delivery service got all of
our packages _______ on time.
(A) deliver
(B) delivering
(C) to deliver
(D) delivered
128. If we _______ the plans carefully, we
would not have erred so seriously.
(A) had studied
(B) study
(C) studied
(D) were studying
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129. In ten years, about half of the decline
_______ attributable to write-offs.
(A) will be
(B) has been
(C) would be
(D) are
130. Net sales in the current year _______
9 percent higher than the previous year.
(A) had been
(B) are
(C) will be
(D) were
131. A subsidiary has entered _______ a
partnership arrangement with another
company.
(A) in
(B) to
(C) into
(D) for
132. If his itinerary hasn’t changed, which
it frequently does, the president’s flight
arrives _______ Rome in two hours.
(A) at
(B) to
(C) for
(D) in
135. The bids for _______ the new building
have been received by the board of
directors.
(A) putting off
(B) putting on
(C) putting up
(D) putting to
136. Last year we made unprecedented
progress in our research _______ our funds
had been cut by nearly half.
(A) still
(B) although
(C) consequently
(D) additionally
137. There have been no grievances
_______ problems reported in the last six
months.
(A) and
(B) also
(C) but
(D) or
138. The reservation clerk had him
_______ his name twice.
(A) spell
(B) to spell
(C) spells
(D) spelled
133. To ensure the health of our employees
and customers, the air-conditioning units
need to be serviced _______.
(A) biannually
(B) rarely
(C) usually
(D) seldom
139. If we _______ her foresight, our
growth would have been more difficult.
(A) has
(B) did not have
(C) had
(D) had not had
134. She is ambitious and wants to
_______ more responsibilities; however, I
think she has enough work to do as it is.
(A) take in
(B) take on
(C) get to
(D) get up
140. The research director had the
department _______ a thorough job in
polling potential customers.
(A) done
(B) do
(C) doing
(D) did
TOEIC – Sujet 6 – 2. Reading test
PART 6
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences.
Four answer choices are given below each of the sentences. Select the best answer to
complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet.
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INK, Inc.
Room 288, North Building
30-2 Nonhyon-dong
Kagnam-ku
SEOUL 135-010
Lee Yong
Ministry of Forestry
130 Shinmullo 1-ga
Congno-gu
SEOUL 110-700
November 9, 20__
Dear Lee Yong:
As _______ Monday, November 29, INK Incorporated will be operating our of a new
141. (A) of
(B) on
(C) at
(D) to
warehouse, located at 13-8 Nonhyon-dong, Kangnam-ku. The new telephone number is 82-2555-1000.
Because we are in a new district, there are a few new parking _______ for customers.
142. (A) garages
(B) tickets
(C) meters
(D) rules
You have a small parking lot on the south side of this building for the INK, Inc. customers. If
you need to park for more than a few minutes, please park in the east lot and purchase a
parking ticket before entering the building. Our receptionist will reimburse you for your parking
fee. You will only get your money back after you present your receipt. Customers who park in
the south lot for more than 30 minutes run the risk of being towed by the city. The maximum
stay in the east lot is three hours. INK, Inc. does not take responsibility for towing charges.
_______ in the all-day lot. This is for staff parking only
143. (A) Parking
(B) Don’t park
(C) To park
(D) Park
Please use our new location for orders and pick-ups only. Customer and account services will
remain at our original location.
Thank you for choosing the INK, Inc. as your supplier.
Sincerely,
An Chang-Ho
Vice-President, INK, Inc.
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To: abereiko
From: senvp
Re: Great idea!
Reiko,
Thank you for your suggestion about _______ our unused computer equipment.
144.
(A) recycle
(B) recycling
(C) will recycle
(D) to recycle
I just looked into the program you recommended in the Aoyama school district. After speaking with the
principals of three different schools, I am confident that we have plenty _______ equipment that may
145.
(A) of
(B) and
(C) or
(D) with
be useful to students. Like you said, many of our computers are still in good working order even though
they no longer fulfill our needs. In exchange for our computers, two of the schools have offered to
advertise our company in their yearbook.
To thank you for taking this initiative, I have nominated you for Employee of the Month. There are no
other _______ at this time, so you have a good chance at winning. This month’s prize is a
146.
(A) contests
(B) prizes
(C) awards
(D) candidates
weekend for two at a ski resort in Hokkaido.
Good luck!
Koji
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How to Add a Link to a Web Page
It is common for websites to have links to other websites. Links are helpful because they save time for
users. If you can’t find what you are looking for on one website, you can click on a link that will take you
_______ to another similar site.
147.
(A) direction
(B) directed
(C) directly
(D) direct
To add links to other websites from your personal web pages, follow these easy instructions:
1) Decide where you want the link to appear on your web page. Use your mouse or arrow keys and put
the flashing cursor in this spot.
2) Insert the following text: <a href=”http://www.webpageforme.com”>.
3) The above text is only a sample “tag”. _______ “www.webpage.com” with the website address of your
148.
(A) Click on
(B) Link
(C) Replace
(D) Save
choice. Example: <a href=”http://www.bookforyourlist.com”>.
4) Save _______ web page.
149.
(A) the
(B) my
(C) a
(D) every
5) Check to make sure the link is working properly. When you click on the link it should take you right to
the new web page.
If you have any problems, e-mail us.
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To: liencho
From: branchmanager
Re: An Online Offer
Dear Cho Lien:
As a valued customer of the Taiwan Credit Union, you are eligible to receive a book of lowinterest credit card checks that can be used against any current loan or debt that you may
hold outside our financial institution. _______ you want to pay off a high-interest car loan or
150. (A) Before
(B) Although
(C) Whether
(D) Sometimes
an overdue mortgage payment at another bank, these checks can save you a lot of money.
You can even use them to pay off just a portion of a loan if that is all you wish to do.
As you can see, you have nothing to lose by ordering your free checks! All you have to do is
read the _______ terms and hit ACCEPT, and these five low-interest checks will be mailed out
151. (A) attaches
(B) attached
(C) attach
(D) attachment
to you within seven business days.
Don’t miss this one-time offer. You must _______ within 24 hours of receiving this notice in
152. (A) receive
(B) retrieve
(C) request
(D) respond
order to receive the checks. This offer is only for Taiwan Credit Union’s online banking
customers who hold a valid credit card.
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TOEIC – Sujet 6 – 2. Reading test
PART 7
Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazines and newspaper
articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. Select the best
answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet.
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Currently, the Old and Historic Riyadh District is governed by procedures and requirements
that were enacted in 1995. At that time, significant changes were made to the 1980 ordinance
(N°.984) regulating renovations, construction, and development in the district. Perhaps the
most important aspect of the new requirements was a further expansion of the powers of the
city government to protect historic buildings. Under the revised ordinance, the city can now
use the power of eminent domain to acquire buildings that have been neglected and have
fallen into disrepair. This is significant in stemming the loss of valuable sites. It not only
preserves and maintains historical properties for posterity but also constitutes a significant
contribution to the maintenance of the historic atmosphere of the district. Also, for the first
time a height limit was imposed within the Old and Historic Riyadh District. To ensure that
future development would be compatible with existing structures, height limits were enacted
as follows: 77 feet along commercial corridors, 62 feet within the urban renewal area, and 50
feet in general residential areas. Again, this regulation contributes significantly to maintaining
the historic feel of the district. Many cities around the world have successfully regulated
renovation and construction within historic areas, resulting in, among other benefits, an
increase in revenue from tourism.
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153. Which of the following is true of the 1995 ordinance?
(A) It did not permit the city to automatically acquire decrepit buildings
(B) It established height restrictions
(C) It gave no power to the city to protect buildings
(D) It was not much different from the 1980 ordinance
154. What does eminent domain enable the city to do?
(A) Take possession of decrepit buildings
(B) Tax historic buildings
(C) Discourage economic development
(D) Ensure population growth
155. The word “aspect” in line 4 is closest in meaning to:
(A) site
(B) law
(C) feature
(D) limit
156. What is true about future development projects?
(A) They have the right of eminent domain
(B) They may tear down neglected buildings
(C) They are unrestricted in commercial areas
(D) They must be compatible with present architecture
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From: Armando Salgado
To: Our Customers
Subject: Coffee Prices
To our valued customers:
Due to the recent increases in Atlantic freight rates, we find it necessary to raise our prices on Brazilian
coffee. The increase will go into effect starting with your next order of coffee. Freight rates, as you know,
are one of the most important factors in determining prices in this business.
The rising cost of fuel, which is affecting all corners of the world economy, is largely responsible for the
rise in rates. Even a cursory survey of the market will show you that the change is far-reaching, and we
would like to point out that our prices have been raised no higher than necessary. In fact, we have made
every effort to keep our costs, and therefore our prices, as low as possible.
In sum, we wish to assure all our valued customers that we intend to adhere to our policy of providing a
high-quality product at a competitive price.
If you have any questions regarding this or any other matter, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Armando D. Salgado
Salgado Coffee, Inc.
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157. What can be said about the writer of this email message?
(A) He sets the freight rates on the Atlantic
Ocean.
(B) He owns a fleet of ships that cross the
Atlantic.
(C) He is an exporter of coffee.
(D) He is negotiating coffee bean prices.
158. What is a cause of the price increase?
(A) The stable market
(B) Improved quality
(C) The demand for coffee
(D) Increased shipping costs
159. The word “cursory” in paragraph 2, line 2,
is closest in meaning to:
(A) detailed
(B) careful
(C) quick
(D) large
160. Where is this
probably being sent?
(A) To Australia
(B) To Asia
(C) To Europe
(D) To South America
e-mail
message
most
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RESERVATIONS: Reservations are required for all club, custom-class, and sleeping-car
accommodations. Reservations for coach travel are required on all trains designated as “All-Reserved
Trains”. Seating in trains with unreserved coach service is not guaranteed. A time limit for purchase of
tickets is assigned when reservations are made. If tickets are not purchased within this period,
reservations are cancelled. A service charge is assessed if reservations are cancelled less than 30 minutes
prior to departure or if not cancelled.
TIMES AT STATIONS: Passengers should be at their boarding stations at least 30 minutes prior to
departure. If a train should arrive late, every effort is made to depart as soon as possible. In such cases,
the length of time the train remains in the station may be less than shown in the timetable.
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161. Where are reservations NOT required?
(A) In all club cars
(B) In some coach cars
(C) In custom-class cars
(D) In sleeping cars
162. When is a fee charged?
(A) When reserving a seat
(B) When boarding the train
(C) When reservations aren’t canceled
(D) When riding in the club car
163. Why would a train shorten the amount
of time it spends in a station?
(A) To wait for latecomers
(B) To maintain its schedule
(C) To collect service charges
(D) To guarantee seating.
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Smith, Susan, Tools of the 20s. 1929. Reprint, Detroit: Singing Free Press, 1971.
Smiths. Inst. Shaker Furniture and Objects from the Andrews Collection, Washington, D.S.,
Smithsonian Institution, 1973.
Sonn, Albert H. Early American Ironwrights. 3 volumes, New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons,
1928.
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164. What kinds of items are on this list?
(A) Books
(B) Films
(C) Songs
166. How is the list organized?
(D) Buildings
(A) Alphabetically
(B) From general to specific
165. What do the titles deal with?
(C) Chronologically
(A) Machines
(D) By city
(B) Crafts
(C) Transportation
(D) Economics
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From: Susan Ireland
To: Renee Powers, Human Resources Manager
Subject: Evaluation of Franklin Group “Meetings” Seminar
Renee,
As you know, I attended the Franklin Group “Meetings” Seminar last week. It was well worth
the time spent, and I believe it should be made available to all supervisory employees.
The complete title is “Improving the Effectiveness of Business Meetings”. There are two
formats available: a public seminar or a kit or in-house presentations. The cost for attending
the seminar is $35 per person. The kit costs $500 and has enough material to train 50
employees.
Obviously, purchasing the kit is more cost-effective, and after attending the seminar, I feel
that I am sufficiently prepared to run an in-house workshop. Therefore, I would recommend
purchasing the Franklin Group Meetings kit to help our managers and supervisors hold more
efficient meetings. I brought back some literature from the seminar that I will send to your
office today.
If you like this idea, please contact me so that we can discuss possible dates for the workshop.
Thanks,
Susan
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167. What amount did Ms. Ireland pay to
(c) That the company buy the kit
attend the seminar?
(D) That managers and supervisors hold
(A) $10
more efficient meetings
(B) $35
(C) $70
169. How will other employees probably be
(D) Nothing
trained?
(A) At the public seminar
168. What does the writer of the e-mail
(B) In-house
message recommend?
(c) By reading books
(A) That all employees attend the seminar
(D) By selecting a format
(B) That the human resources manager
attend the seminar
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3515 Massachusetts Avenue SE
Washington, D.C. 10019
March 10, 20__
Human Resources Director
Canyon Roadrunners Store
4985 Cactus Boulevard
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Dear Human Resources Director :
I am writing to recommend most highly James Proctor, formerly of La Plata, Maryland, who
has applied for a position in your company.
I have known Mr. Proctor for approximately three years. During this time, I supervised his
performance as a clerk in the sporting goods section of the Minnesota Avenue branch of
Morris’s Department Store in Washington, D.C. Mr Proctor is an honest, hardworking, and
reliable employee. He dealt with customers in a knowledgeable, professional, and friendly
manner. He was always patient and rarely let even the most trying customers or situations get
the better of him. In addition, he works well independently and is certainly capable of
supervising other employees. In fact, he was close to being promoted to a managerial position
when he left the company.
We at Morris’s Department Store will miss Jim, but understand that personal goals have taken
him to New Mexico, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors there. I can
confidently predict that you will be very satisfied with his performance at your company. If you
have any questions, you can contact me at the above address.
Sincerely,
Alonso Wann
Manager, Sporting Goods
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170. What characteristic best describes Mr. Proctor?
(A) Congenial
(B) Punctual
(C) Articulate
(D) Athletic
171. In what does Mr. Proctor have previous selling experience?
(A) Gourmet foods
(B) Stereo equipment
(C) Plants and flowers
(D) Athletic equipment
172. Where might Mr. Proctor get a job?
(A) Santa Fe, New Mexico
(B) Washington, D.C.
(C) La Plata, Maryland
(D)The Minnesota Avenue branch of Morris’s
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A MESSAGE FOR: BJ
From: James Bryant
Of:
Phone: 617 555 6633
 Telephoned
 Came to see you
Date: 1/5
Time: 9 A.M.
URGENT
 Returned your call
 Please call
 Wants to see you
 Will call again
Message: JB called three times today. He wonders where you are and why you aren’t
returning his calls. He said he sent you several e-mails wondering how you were coming with
the report. Have you finished yet? He said he absolutely, no question, must have this report
tomorrow by 9 A.M. JB said he had given you all the facts and figures you need.
Signed: R.S.
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173. When is the report needed?
(A) January 5
(B) January 6
(C) January 9
(D) January 15
174. Who wants the report?
(A) James Bryant
(B) BJ
(C) RS
(D) Unknown
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The increasing cost of energy has caused many companies to make permanent changes in
their offices. On a small scale, office managers are purchasing energy-efficient office machines
and encouraging recycling programs to cut energy costs. On a larger scale, architects and
builders are responding to the demands of companies for more energy-efficient buildings.
Building constructed or renovated in the last few years have incorporated energy-saving
measures. Office maintenance workers have sealed cracks around windows and doors. Builders
have installed sets of double doors to reduce the exchange of indoor and outdoor air when
doors are opened.
This had reduced transfer of air in and out of the building. While it has had cost-saving
benefits, it has caused personnel-related costs such as increased employee absences due to
illness. Since the interior air is recirculated and little fresh air is allowed in, everyday
contaminants such as dust and germs remain in the air. Employees in energy-efficient
buildings breathe the same air again and again. They suffer from an increase in headaches,
colds, dry skin, and dry throats, and in severe cases respiratory problems.
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175. Why was the construction of office
buildings changed?
(A) To make construction easier
(B) To use better building materials
(C) To reduce energy consumption
(D) To make the offices more attractive
176. The word “severe” in paragraph 3, line
6 is closest in meaning to:
(A) extremely bad
(B) unusually plain
(C) temporary
(D) unfortunate
177. What unexpected problem has this
caused?
(A) It takes longer to enter the building
(B) Employees are not warm enough
(C) Offices cannot be cleaned
(D) More workers take sick leave
178. What illness increased among workers
in these buildings?
(A) Headaches
(B) Muscle aches
(C) Rashes
(D) Nausea
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From: Gloria Clavel, Human Resources Manager
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 20__ 2:12 P.M.
To: Tom Wilkins
Subject: soccer tickets
Tom,
Please let your staff members know that we have a number of free soccer tickets available for
the match this coming weekend. The tickets are for excellent seats near the field and include
free parking in the stadium parking lot. Anyone who is interested in these tickets should
contact me by e-mail or in person before the end of the workday tomorrow. Since the match
this weekend is part of the tournament semi-finals, I am sure there will be a lot of interest in
attending it. Please advise your staff that the tickets are available on a first-come, first-served
basis and that, in order to be fair, I will give out no more than two tickets per person.
Also, we may have tickets for another match, also part of the semi-finals, next week, possibly
Tuesday or Wednesday evening. I will let you know as soon as I find out, but in any case,
that’s a chance for people who want to see a match and can’t get any of the tickets for this
weekend. So be sure to let people know about this other possibility. Thanks for your help with
this.
Gloria
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179. Who can get free soccer tickets?
(A) Members of the soccer club
(B) People who work for Tom
(C) Friends of Gloria
(D) Stadium employees
180. How can they get the tickets?
(A) Tell Tom
(B) Go to the stadium
(C) Send an e-mail to Gloria
(D) Attend the fair
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181. What does Ari Gupta do for a living?
(A) She is a banker.
(B) She is a writer.
(C) She is a news broadcaster.
(D) She is an accountant.
182. When did Mike Wallace pay his bill?
(A) Before the due date
(B) On February 9
(C) Five days after the due date
(D) About one week late
183. How much did Mike Wallace add to his
bill for the late fee?
(A) $19.70
(B) $120.00
(C) $715.00
(D) $1,004.70
184. How does Mike Wallace feel about
Gupta’s new payment plan?
(A) He thinks it is convenient.
(B) He wants more information about it.
(C) He thinks the fees are too high.
(D) He’d prefer to use another form of
payment.
185. When can Gupta access her funds?
(A) As soon as she wants to
(B) After the money processes out of the
client’s account
(C) When she becomes a verified Payday
Now user
(D) Within 5 to 7 days of sending out her
invoice
TOEIC – Sujet 6 – 2. Reading test
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This year, fewer people went to movie theaters, opting to watch DVDs or videos at home
instead. The reason? Renting or even buying a DVD is much cheaper than shelling out for
movie tickets and snacks for an entire family. At today’s prices, a simple trip to the local movie
theater can cost a family of four upwards of $60.
Owners of movie theaters are understandably nervous. “This is serious because our profits this
year are 25% lower than last year”, says Perry Scott of the London Cinema at Notting Hill. “We
are working on improving the situation.”
As the cost of running a movie theater increases, many theatres have decided not to raise
their ticket prices. Instead, they charge more for snacks, increasing prices by an average of
50%. This is one of their biggest sources of revenue. Also, theaters encourage customers to
buy their tickets online by offering them free drinks, food, posters, or T-shirts. This brings
added revenue through the small service fee attached to online orders. Also, to encourage
more moviegoers, some theaters offer cheaper tickets on Wednesday, which is usually the day
with the fewest customers.
Still, the movie themselves are the reasons that most people come to the theater. Some
movies are made to watch on a large screen. That’s something you can only do at the movie
theater, and it won’t change… at least for now.
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From: Alexia Burns
To: Earl Hutton
Subject: Idea to increase ticket sales
Earl,
We should try some of the ideas in this article. Our profits this year are just like Scott’s.
Increasing the price on snacks is an excellent idea. However, I would start by increasing it by
20% less than they recommend. Second, we can encourage our customers to buy their tickets
online by offering an incentive. Most of the article’s ideas are too expensive, but I think we
could manage the first one. I also like the idea of cheaper tickets on certain days, but I would
try the day after they suggest as that’s the slowest day for us. Let me know what you think.
Alexia
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186. Why did fewer people go to movie
theatres this year?
(A) The screens in theaters are too large.
(B) DVDs and videos are better quality.
(C) It costs less to watch DVDs at home.
(D) Theaters don’t show good family
movies.
187. Who is Perry Scott?
(A) A movie theater owner
(B) Alexia Burns’s business partner
(C) A snack salesman
(D) A movie critic
188. By how much does Alexia want to
increase snack prices?
(A) 25%
(B) 30%
(C) 50%
(D) 70%
189. What does Alexia suggest giving to
online ticket purchasers?
(A) Drinks
(B) Food
(C) Posters
(D) T-shirts
190. On what day does Alexia want to offer
cheaper tickets?
(A) Monday
(B) Tuesday
(C) Wednesday
(D) Thursday
TOEIC – Sujet 6 – 2. Reading test
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To: Choi Min
From: Head Office
Date: July 4, 20__
Dear Min,
Thank you for your letter dated July 1 regarding your heavy workload. I was unaware that you were
feeling so much pressure this past summer. I guess it all started after Lee quit and you had to take on
most of his responsibilities.
Unfortunately, we are not in the position to offer you a raise at this time. Because of low sales this year,
no one, including management, will be getting a salary review this September. The popularity of home
shopping is causing a lot of competition for retailers in North Jeolia.
I am confident that with your marketing expertise, you will be able to increase our sales next year. By
next September, Geum Jewelers will begin opening on the weekends and will be looking for a marketing
director. Overtime hours will be available. We will probably offer this position to you when the time
comes.
Thank you for your patience,
Moon
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Choi Min
89-83-ga
Pungnam-dong Wansan-gu
Jeonju, Jeollabuko
South Korea
Kim Moon, Floor Manager
Geum Jewelers
1298-9
Beommul 1 dong
Suseong gu, Taegu
South Korea
July 17, 20__
Dear Kim Moon,
This is my official resignation from my position as sales supervisor at Geum Jewelers. I have enjoyed
working for you for the past two years. Unfortunately, I cannot continue to support my family on the
salary your company offers. I have taken a consulting position at another jewelry store closer to my
home. I will continue to work for Geum Jewelers for the next two weeks. This should give you enough
time to find my replacement.
Thank you for your kind reference letter. I wouldn’t have gotten this new job without it. Good luck next
year. I will keep track of your online job postings and may even reapply when that new position becomes
available.
Sincerely,
Choi Min
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191. Why did Kim write this e-mail?
(C) Geum Jewelers had low sales this year.
(A) He was responding to Choi’s request.
(D) Choi hasn’t proven that he is a hard
(B) He was convincing Choi to quit.
worker.
(C) He was asking Choi to accept a
promotion.
194. What position did Choi hold at Geum
(D) He was thanking Choi for a job well
Jewelers?
done.
(A) Sales supervisor
(B) Floor manager
192. Why did Choi feel that he was being
(C) Marketing director
underpaid?
(D) Jewelry consultant
(A) He was putting in many overtime hours.
(B) He was working every weekend.
195. What does Choi say he might do next
(C) He was taking his work home with him.
year?
(D) He was doing the work of two people.
(A) Apply to be Geum Jewelry’s marketing
director
193. Why can’t Kim give Choi a higher
(B) Call Lee to ask for his job back
salary?
(C) Ask his old boss for a reference letter
(A) The company is going out of business.
(D) Do some consulting work for Kim
(B) The global jewelry industry is in trouble.
TOEIC – Sujet 6 – 2. Reading test
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