TOEIC- English Reading Practice (13)

101. Join our preferred customers’ club today and receive discounts each time you ------- a purchase. (A) owe (B) shop (C) make (D) use 102. Any ------- that come through the message board must be relayed to either working manager. (A) request (B) requests (C) to request (D) requested 103. Although Mr. Jensen has had little experience in sales management, he has led his team quite ------- in his first few months. (A) partly (B) well (C) every (D) yet 104. The wedding coordinator has submitted ------final estimate to be reviewed by her clients. (A) her (B) she (C) hers (D) herself 105. Any visitor entering the building is required to ------ a guest pass from the security desk. (A) allow (B) obtain (C) remind (D) achieve 106. Anyone enrolling in weekend classes will still be able to ------- in any activity the university offers. (A) participated (B) participant (C) participate (D) participating 107. Mr. Tomlinson has been very ------- with the progress on the main office renovations. (A) pleasing (B) pleasant (C) pleased (D) pleasure 108. We ask that every customer ------- read over the rental contract before signing. (A) strongly (B) thoroughly (C) firmly (D) extremely

(A) distant (B) confident (C) current (D) alive 111. It is ------- expected nor required that new Kemco employees reveal their religion or individual preference. (A) neither (B) nevertheless (C) therefore (D) if 112. My mechanic wasn’t able ------- my rear brakes for the third time in a row. (A) to repair (B) repairing (C) repairs (D) had repaired 113. Alto Toys’ redesigned website has great new features and fun ------- games and videos. (A) interactive (B) symptomatic (C) broken (D) conclusive 114. Tesco Ltd. has exported a variety ------- home appliances for the last ten years worldwide. (A) at (B) across (C) of (D) into 115. As a result of ever increasing demand, we have been forced to deliver our products much ------- than we did at the same time last year. (A) faster (B) so fast (C) too fast (D) fast 116. Presenters at the World Hunting Organization have been given a limit of 15 minutes for the ------- of their presentations. (A) length (B) instant (C) significance (D) attention 117. After an initial training period, new engineers will need to work on the development of a new product all on -------. (1) them (2) themselves (3) they (4) their own

109. For additional ------- on where to buy Poscor products, please check the store locator on our company’s website; www.poscorpaints.com. (A) details (B) to detail (C) detailed (D) were detailed

118. Mr. Snelling would like to ask a few questions ------ the Comcast account. (A) between (B) onto (C) regarding (D) next

110. All medical staff members are required to comply with the ------- safety regulations at all times.

119. Mr. Yomimoto has shifted BYG Corporation’s focus ------- sports management to the entertainment

industry. (A) about (B) from (C) since (D) after 120. To be ------- for the current position, candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in a related field. (A) likely (B) considerate (C) equipped (D) eligible 121. Once the seminar has finished, all participants are asked to please fill out a questionnaire to ------describe their experience. (A) brief (B) briefed (C) briefest (D) briefly 122. Customers can receive up to 40% off their next purchase ------- enrolling a friend in Sports Chalet’s awards program. (A) at (B) as (C) in (D) by 123. Belvue Refrigeration has a new compact freezer for customers ------- in smaller apartments or homes. (A) residents (B) resides (C) residing (D) residence 124. Our plans to relocate our main office to a more suburban area has proven to be less expensive and far more convenient ------- maintaining our location in the middle of the city. (A) but (B) than (C) while (D) and 125. Human Resources manager, Gia Aladona, is ------ out of her office daily dealing with employee issues and problems. (A) continuously (B) continuous (C) continue (D) continuity 126. Only a limited number of hotel rooms ------available for the seminar starting June 29. (A) reserve (B) place (C) collect (D) remain 127. Before we depart, I would ask the flight attendants to make sure ------- of the seats is in the upright position. (A) every (B) each (C) all

(D) much 128. As a potential office manager, you should possess experience organizing and managing a business from its ------- through its most successful periods. (A) cause (B) inception (C) growth (D) solution 129. Any employee working late should not leave the building ------- the lights have been turned off and the alarm has been set. (A) except (B) soon (C) until (D) earlier 130. Once the performance is completed, all audience members are asked to head for the exits in an ------and calm fashion. (A) accomplished (B) apparent (C) enduring (D) orderly 131. Nagasako Packaging guarantees delivery of its products ------- two weeks of the purchase date. (A) nearby (B) sometime (C) within (D) during 132. Ira Newton will be selected as the Grayson Medical lab manager ------- his brilliant career and skilled hands in the laboratory. (A) furthermore (B) because of (C) up to (D) given that 133. The toothbrushes we released in April are being recalled due to ------- from customers about their easily broken handles. (A) complains (B) complaints (C) complained (D) complainer 134. Amid rising ------- from foreign markets, the domestic financial forecast is very disappointing. (A) competition (B) challenge (C) encounter (D) opponent 135. In case of extreme weather or ------unpredictable events that cancel a game, the stadium will close until further notice. (A) others (B) another (C) any other (D) one another 136. Quarterly report deadlines are being ------- to the end of April to adjust to the recent tax season.

(A) opened (B) extended (C) progressed (D) finished 137. Even though reviews of the new XDrive game have been very high, unit sales have been ------- low. (A) disappoint (B) disappointed (C) disappointment (D) disappointingly 138. Dr. Greenbrier has been ------- chosen to head up the Physiology Department until a proper replacement for Dr. Matheson can be found. (A) provisionally (B) restrictively (C) comparably (D) critically 139. Roanoke, Virginia recently decided to resurface every inner city street, ------- find out later that most of the underlying pipes were old and needed replacing. (A) so as (B) even though (C) in order that (D) only to 140. ------- the head of security, Mr. Reynolds has complete access to all security tapes and records at any time. (A) To be (B) Being (C) Be (D) Has been Questions 141-143 refer to the following e-mail. To: Human Resources Director From: Kendra Wilson Date: May 7 Re: Donald Sutherland’s Birthday Celebration A birthday party ------- for General Manager Donald Sutherland on Saturday, June 23 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Sports Nuts bar and grill on Maynard Street. 141. (A) is held (B) had been held (C) will be held (D) was held I would ask each employee to donate a little money toward getting Donald a gift for his hard work and loyalty to the company ------- the years. 142. (A) since (B) and (C) past (D) over Jane, from marketing will be collecting money for the gift throughout the entire week this week. I genuinely hope you will be able join us in celebrating Donald’s birthday.

Dinner can be ordered from the bar as well as your own drinks. Please let Jane know before next Monday ------- or not you will be able to attend the birthday party. 143. (A) whether (B) what (C) whenever (D) whose

Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter. Dear Ms. Gretchen I would like to ------- you of a recent change in our management office. As of last Wednesday, Susanne Gibbons is the new Landcore Real Estate representative in your county. 144. (A) be informed (B) informing (C) inform (D) be informative For nearly seven years, Ms. Gibbons has been finding homes for excited buyers throughout the Phoenix area. She is very ------- about Phoenix real estate opportunities and has a great amount of experience in her field. 145. (A) represented (B) probable (C) perceived (D) knowledgeable At any time in the future if you are interested in purchasing -------, please get in touch with Ms. Gibbons for any questions. She is the right person for the job. 146. (A) property (B) material (C) equipment (D) replacements Sincerely Robert Suggar Regional Director Questions 147-149 refer to the following article. In an effort to increase the amount of people that take public transportation and to decrease traffic congestion in the city, Mayor Lewis ------- a plan to add one or two bus lanes on every major highway leading into the city. 147. (A) has approved (B) is approved (C) approve (D) would be approved The mayor’s plan will most likely not be finished until early next spring but is expected to cause a massive reduction in afternoon traffic and the amount of cars that are downtown on any given day. ------- the city has

put in an order for 75 new buses to take the place of older ones that are beyond repair. 148. (A) Accordingly (B) Before (C) Similarly (D) Instead In a press release this morning Mayor Lewis tried to ease some of the concerns of a few citizens. He stated that the expenses for the new bus lanes, although ----------, will be worth it when traffic congestion has be eased by nearly 35% in the next five years. 149. (A) unstable (B) inefficient (C) insufficient (D) unpopular Questions 150~152 refer to the following letter Mr. Niles Woodgin Gusterson Warehouse and Delivery Company 240 Northside Dr Chicago, IL 94939 Dear Mr. Woodgin In a large delivery company like yours, you constantly have trucks driving in and out of the warehouse on their way to their destinations. Under such ------- use, factory doors are likely to become eroded, old, and eventually non-functional. 150. (A) constant (B) flexible (C) preferred (D) convenient To ------- the issue before it becomes too big of a problem, Ecker Lock Factory Doors is advertising its brand new line of super durable, metal factory doors. They were built specifically for a heavy amount of use over long periods of time. 151. (A) prevent (B) address (C) achieve (D) research Once you have placed an order, we are at your location within 48 hours guaranteed. Our installation times are the lowest in the country and we can’t be beat. We promise a installation time of under 1 week for any job, any size. Our work ------- or you get to keep the doors and we will give you your money back. 152. (A) will be guaranteeing (B) will guarantee (C) is guaranteed (D) was guaranteed To get more information and a free estimate please your warehouse, call today at 800-555-9696. Don’t miss your chance to upgrade your warehouse at the best possible time. Sincerely, Darrell Waltrip Ecker Lock Factory Doors

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