tnt toeic - reading comprehension test 2 part v,vi

8/13/2019 TNT Toeic - Reading Comprehension Test 2 Part v,VI

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Reading Testin the Reading Test, you will read a variety of texts and answer several different types of

reading comprehension questions. The entire Reading Test will last 75 minutes. There arethree parts, and directions are given for each part. You are encouraged to answer as many

questions as possible within the time allowed.

Part VDirections: 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. -........... power maintenance in thebuilding, service will be interrupted from2 to 5 oclock on Friday.

(A) Not only(B) As much as(C) Due to(D) In fact

102. The Mayes Corporation plans t o ----------its profits by using cheaper materials inthe future.

(A) increasingly(B) increasing(C) increases(D) increase

103. They plan t o -----------the careers oftheir members by providing more usefulmaterials.

(A) enhance(B) enhanced(C) enhancing(D) enhancement

104. The database for the account informationshould be both secure and readily---------- to employees.

(A) access(B) accessing(C) accessible(D) accessibility

105. Though he was given a great deal oftime, Ms. Turners assistant has to send out the invitations.

(A) other(B) yet(C) most(D) different

106. Because of changes to the companyssecurity policies, all visitors will be

to show ID before being allowed

to enter the building.

(A) requiring(B) required(C) requirement(D) require

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107. If you wish to reschedule ....... -appointment, please contact us by phoneat least two days before your scheduledvisit.

(A) you

(B) yourself(C) your(D) yours

108. Allan held a meeting to discuss thegovernments increased -----------of allfinancial transactions by banks.

(A) regulate(B) regulatory(C) regulating(D) regulated

109. The agreement that was reached requiredMs. to make a large paymentto the company.

(A) ably(B) immediately(C) formerly(D) firstly

110. The new feature w a s -----------to two of

the companys copiers, the 4XR modeland the deluxe ZR7500 model.

(A) adds

(B) addition

(C) added

(D) add-on

111. The Peters Organization has repeatedly

claimed to be the most ---------- source ofinformation available on U.S. economic

policy.(A) reliable(B) impossible(C) operable(D) deductable

112. Jasmine Investments, previously sTR Financial, is hoping to increase itsclient base by 50% this year.

(A) naming(B) was named(C) named(D) name

113. The aim of this workshop includeshelping sales representatives handlecustomer---------- more attentively.

(A) need(B) needing

(C) to need(D) needs

114. It looks like the --# in competition forthe past few years has caused a declinein sales.

(A) increase(B) increases(C) increasing(D) to increase

115. The software upgrade may be purchasedby visiting Kiln Software distributor

in the Park County area.

(A) or(B) still(C) any(D) all

116. Even though Pauls Elec tronics sells............. kinds of products, most of its

revenue comes from the sale of TVs.

(A) vary(B) varies(C) various(D) variations

117. In ------ for this special book fair, wevearranged many books that have receivedgood reviews.

(A) preparatory

(B) prepare(C) preparation(D) prepares

118. Under the new office structure,directors will .......be in charge ofassigning projects to the members oftheir departments and overseeing theiremployees overall performance.

(A) primary(B) primarily(C) prime(D) primal


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119.

120.

121.

122.

123.

124.

The conference on internationalmarketing being hosted by Houston, Inc.will most likely be over............5 PM.

(A) until

(B) by

(C) later(D) afterward

The investments success will bedependent on th e ----------- of the realestate market over the next few months.

(A) stabilized(B) stabilize(C) stable(D) stability

Please note that taxes and shipping -- are included in the invoice thatwe sent to you yesterday.

(A) guidelines(B) rights(C) charges(D) concerns

The new customer chose shipping to ensure that his order arrivedin time for the upcoming holidays.

(A) expedited(B) expedite(C) expediting(D) expedites

Luckily, Mr. Boone was given thepromotion -------the mistake he madeon the recent report.

(A) although(B) like

(C) despite(D) regardless

Employees will be notified about anychanges to the schedule at least 5 days

(A) beforehand(B) firstly(C) previously(D) past

125. People -----------are interested in careeropportunities are invited immediately tosubmit their resumes and cover letters tous.

(A) whose

(B) whom(C) whomever(D) who

126. The manager insisted that receipts of thesigned invoices included in the packagenot b e ---------- .

(A) behaved(B) operated(C) ignored(D) performed

127. The executive wanted to hear fromsomeone..............Ms. Lim about thelikelihood of the marketing campaignsucceeding.

(A) as though(B) thus(C) since(D) other than

128. Even though Janet had worked inaccounting---------- , she was still requiredto go through the training for newemployees.

(A) always(B) now(C) past(D) before

129. Doctors are required to attendconferences regularly to keep up with

medical rr-----

.(A) contributions(B) advances(C) prescriptions(D) simulation

130. Michael Chin, known fordeveloping effective work schedules, isretiring, a farewell party will be held nextweek.

(A) Unless(B) Since(C) Therefore(D) Despite



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131. While reviewing the applica tions----------to him, the personnel managers mainfocus was on the candidates experiencein software design.

(A) submitted(B) originated

(C) allowed(D) asked

132. With the new changes, Condor Bus Lineswill offer more ......... service from SanDiego to Los Angeles.

(A) sizeable(B) regular(C) gradual

, (D) monotonous

133. A spokesperson stated at the pressconference that Tyre-Coleman plans topromote Hilda Field from herposition as vice president of finance.

(A) next(B) present(C) concurrent(D) still

134. Dr. Armstrong is expected to give a

lecture on how to ----------- illnesseseffectively and easily.

(A) shift(B) respond(C) acquaint(D) diagnose

135. Many reporters believe that the changesin the housing market will both affect theinternational economy and be important.

(A) politics(B) more political(C) political(D) politically

136. When it was found that the companywas i n -----------of several safety codes,the factory had to be shut down until theissues were addressed.

(A) violation(B) understanding

(C) penalty(D) agreement

137. Even though the event was aimed atamateur athletes, m an y---------- actuallyhad experience taking part in upper-levelgames.

(A) competed(B) competition(C) competitors(D) compete

138. The board stated that if the companysprofits did not - ...........$20 million dollarsin the next quarter, the CEO would befired.

(A) surpass(B) range(C) allow(D) earn

139. If you wou ld like to part icipate in adifferent seminar, our company will behappy to move you t o -----------of ourother classes or give you your moneyback.

(A) all(B) some(C) one(D) each

140. not mandatory, the team work

seminar is a program that is highlyrecommended by the HR Department ofYRT, Inc.

(A) In spite of(B) As(C) Besides(D) While


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Part VI

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.

Questions 141-143 refer to the following e-mail.

To: Campbell Lainson

From: Molly Ledbetter

Subject: Program Director Position

Dear Mr. Lainson,

We are writing to ----------that we have received your application for Program Director at Save

141. (A) deny

(B) apply

(C) confirm

(D) schedule

Kids! A number of suitable candidates have shown---------- in the position. Indeed, the response

142. (A) interested

(B) interest

(C) interests

(D) interesting

has been rather---------- . Although we have started reviewing resumes, it will not be possible to

143. (A) overwhelming

(B) debatable

(C) predictable

(D) reduced

complete this process for at least two weeks. We hope to interview candidates by the end of

the month. This means that you will receive a response to your application within the next three

weeks.

Regards,

Molly Ledbetter

Personnel Department

Save Kids!

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Qu estions 144-146 refer to the following letter.

Spencer Abrahams

19 Medoc Way

Moon, MA 43011' |

Dear Mr. Abrahams,

The Chaplin Comedy Trio performed its final show for the summer season last weekend. It was

also the Trios last performance at the Theater on the Bay.

........you decide to purchase season tickets with us for our next summer season, we will

144. (A) Even

.(B) If

(G) Then

(D) Instead

provide you with full membership to the Victoria Performing Arts Center, where we will be

performing in the future. Membership includes upgraded seating and invitations to special

events. The facility is much larger and has very good sound and lighting equipment. lt can also

accommodate up to 150 people for each performance.

With better facilities, we hope to offer you better -*^s ft*for the next season.

145. (A) magazines

(B) paintings(C) menus

(D) performances

The if i jS p f pamphlet tells you more about the new venue as well as the performances we will be

146. (A) enclose

(B) enclosure

(C) enclosed

(D) enclosing

giving next season.


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Questions 147-149 refer to the following job advertisement.

New Vision Publishers is currently seeking an edito r for its fiction writing division.

The editors ----------duties will include working closely with writers to edit their works and147. (A) skilled

(B) primary

(C) observant

(D) promoting

overseeing the timely publication of such works.

Suitable candidates will ------ relevant qualifications in language, at least three years work

148. (A) possess

(B) possessed

(C) possessing

(D) have possessed

experience in publishing, project management skills, good interpersonal skills, and a willingness

to work long hours. We offer a good salary to match experience as well as benefits such as

health insurance, a car allowance, and annual vacation.

If you are interested in this ----- , please contact Lee-Ann Walters at [email protected].

149. (A) job(B) admission

(C) loan

(D) grant

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Qu estions 150-152 refer to the following article.

Consumers are counting down the hours to the Computer of the Future Exhibition---------- this

150. (A) will open(B) opening

(C) opened(D) have opened

weekend.

The exhibition will provide a glimpse into the world of the future. New trends in computer

technology, including the worlds smallest notebook computer, will be on show. Computer

experts will be attending the event to demonstrate new model computers which we could be

using within the next ten years. The exhibition will be hosted by the CEO of Computers Unlimited,

Stephen Scahill, who will speak ab out ---------- trends in computers and software at the opening

151. (A) future

(B) recent

(C) traditional

(D) historic

ceremony tomorrow night.

A few lucky attendees will also be given the chance to test some of the new software and

hardware. This opportunity will only be offered to 50 participants, so interested parties are urged

to sign up early to avoid disappointment. This kind of event is normally well ---------- .

152. (A) maintained

(B) planned

(C) deserved

(D) attended

The exhibition starts on Friday evening and will finish on Sunday at 2 p.m.

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