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TOEIC Bridge

SAMPLE TEST

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LISTENING COMPREHENSION

This is the listening section of the test. There are three parts to this section.

PART I

Directions: You will see a picture in your test book and you will hear four short statements.

Look at the picture in your test book and choose the statement that best describes what you see inthe picture. Then mark your answer on your answer sheet.

Look at the sample below and listen to the four statements.

Statement (B), “The boys are reading,” best describes what you see in the picture. Therefore, youshould choose answer (B).

Now let us begin Part I with question number one.

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PART II

Directions: Now you will hear a question or statement followed by three responses. Choose the best responseto each question or statement.

Now listen to a sample question.

The best response to the question “How are you?” is choice (A), “I am fine, thank you.” Therefore, youshould choose answer (A).

Now let us begin Part II with question number 16.

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PART III

Directions: Now you will hear fifteen short talks or conversations.

In your test book, you will read a question followed by four answers. Choose the best answer to eachquestion and mark it on your answer sheet.

Now let us begin Part III with question number 36.

36. When does the party begin?

(A) At two.(B) At six.(C) At seven.(D) At nine.

37. How much snow is expected to fall?

(A) Five centimeters.(B) Ten centimeters.(C) Fifteen centimeters.(D) Twenty centimeters.

38. Where does the conversation take place?

(A) At a hardware store.(B) At a grocery store.(C) At a bakery.(D) At a pharmacy.

39. What is being advertised?

(A) A swimming competition.(B) A sporting goods store.(C) A health clinic.(D) A fitness center.

40. What does the woman want to do?

(A) Buy a gift.(B) Mail a package.(C) Send an e-mail.(D) Take a trip.

41. Who is the speaker?

(A) A radio announcer.(B) A tour bus driver.(C) A construction worker.(D) A television show host.


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42. Why is the man congratulating the woman?

(A) She has moved to a new house.(B) She has won a contest.(C) She has changed jobs.(D) She has bought a new car.

43. What will be for sale at Riverfront Park?

(A) Winter clothes.(B) Farm equipment.(C) Fresh food.(D) Handmade furniture.

44. Where will the speakers go tomorrow?

(A) To class.(B) To the bookstore.(C) To the dentist.(D) To the library.

45. What is Marta Gomez receiving an award for?

(A) Sports.(B) Reading.(C) Mathematics.(D) Science.

46. Where are the speakers?

(A) At a shoe store.(B) At a doctor’s office.(C) At a jewelry shop.(D) At a hair salon.

47. When will the train leave the station?

(A) At 4:00.(B) At 5:45.(C) At 6:00.(D) At 6:15.

48. What does the man recommend doingin Madrid?

(A) Visiting museums.(B) Buying a city map.(C) Trying restaurants.(D) Going on a walking tour.

49. Who is Julia Ying?

(A) A newspaper editor.(B) A book author.(C) A painter.(D) A photographer.

50. How many pizzas will be delivered?

(A) One.(B) Two.(C) Three.(D) Four.

This is the end of the Listening Comprehension portion of the test. Turn to Part IV of the test.


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YOU WILL HAVE 35 MINUTES TO COMPLETE PARTS IV AND V OF THE TEST.

READING

This is the reading section of the test. There are two parts to this section.

PART IV

Directions: Questions 51–80 are incomplete sentences. There are four words or phrases, marked (A), (B),(C), and (D), under each sentence. Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Thenmark your answer on your answer sheet.

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The sentence should read, “Please turn off your computer at the end of the day.” Therefore, you shouldchoose answer (C).

Now begin work on the questions.

51. Feng’s family is ------- about visiting friends inCanada next summer.

(A) saying(B) planning(C) thinking(D) leaving

52. Jack was unable to find ------- keys thismorning.

(A) his(B) himself(C) him(D) he

53. These boxes are small and ------- to lift.

(A) easy(B) happy(C) gentle(D) cheap

54. The homework assignment was short,so everyone finished it ------- .

(A) quickening(B) quickest(C) quickly(D) quicken

55. Pedro has just moved ------- a lovelyapartment on Seventh Avenue.

(A) into(B) with(C) up(D) on

56. Ms. Burton went to the bakery ------- a cake.

(A) to buy(B) bought(C) will buy(D) buying

57. The teacher asked Thomas to get the booksfrom the top shelf ------- he was the talleststudent.

(A) but(B) except(C) since(D) so that

58. Lexington Florists sells beautiful flower -------for any occasion.

(A) arrange(B) arranged(C) arranges(D) arrangements


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59. Yesterday Mayumi received a letter ------- hercousin Yuki, who is working in Italy.

(A) at(B) from(C) of(D) toward

60. The Springfield area will have ------- skiesand sunshine tomorrow.

(A) clearly(B) more clearly(C) clears(D) clear

61. Ms. Jones was ------- hired to manage themarketing department.

(A) exactly(B) closely(C) recently(D) strongly

62. Steven always feels ------- after a walk alongthe beach.

(A) relax(B) relaxing(C) relaxed(D) relaxes

63. Yanxuan ------- not to join the tennis teambecause she did not have enough timeto practice.

(A) realized(B) decided(C) felt(D) wondered

64. At Luigi’s Restaurant, dessert is ------- in theprice of the meal.

(A) include(B) inclusion(C) including(D) included

65. Singer Linda Hahn will star in a special -------at the Towlen Theater on November 5.

(A) performance(B) admission(C) attendance(D) reservation

66. Living in France has been a wonderful -------for Min Sung.

(A) experience(B) experienced(C) experiences(D) experiencing

67. I think you will find this travel guide ------- foryour trip to Australia.

(A) actual(B) useful(C) able(D) likely

68. When Paul and Barbara had finished hangingup the decorations for the party, Fatima asked------- to help with the food.

(A) themselves(B) they(C) them(D) their

69. The vase broke because it was handled------- by the moving company workers.

(A) currently(B) evenly(C) roughly(D) hardly

70. The retirement ------- for Ms. Lopez will takeplace on May 23.

(A) celebration(B) celebrates(C) celebrated(D) celebrate

71. Carlos wants to go hiking ------- swimmingthis weekend.

(A) although(B) for example(C) instead of(D) however

72. Dr. Bauer’s office is ------- located in thecenter of town.

(A) convenience(B) conveniently(C) conveniences(D) convenient

73. Discounted tickets for the baseball game willbe sold ------- on the team’s Web site.

(A) lately(B) deeply(C) only(D) solidly

74. Employees should pay attention ------- theirsupervisor explains the safety information.

(A) when(B) during(C) such(D) what


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75. Dunley, Inc., has achieved ------- over theyears by creating unique computer products.

(A) benefit(B) increase(C) public(D) success

76. When the package arrives, please look at it------- to make sure it is not damaged.

(A) carefulness(B) carefully(C) caring(D) care

77. A good fence will ------- animals from eatingthe vegetables in the garden.

(A) prevent(B) last(C) avoid(D) finish

78. Kyung Mi shaped the pizza dough into a------- circle before she added the tomatosauce.

(A) perfection(B) perfectly(C) perfect(D) perfecting

79. There are colorful photographs of India -------the book.

(A) onto(B) throughout(C) along(D) between

80. Enrique felt ------- that he was chosen toreceive the science award.

(A) honors(B) to honor(C) honoring(D) honored


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PART V

Directions: Questions 81–100 are based on reading materials such as notices, letters, forms, andadvertisements. Choose the one best answer, (A), (B), (C), or (D), to each question. Then mark your answeron your answer sheet.

Read the following example.

The notice says that the cafeteria is closed and will open again on June 5. Therefore, you should chooseanswer (B).

Now begin work on the questions.


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Questions 81-82 refer to the following advertisement.

81. How much will customers save by using thecoupon?

(A) 10 percent(B) 20 percent(C) 25 percent(D) 30 percent

82. For what can the coupon be used?

(A) A dress(B) Jewelry(C) A coat(D) Shoes


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Questions 83-84 refer to the following letter.

83. Why is Susan writing to Ann?

(A) To schedule a museum visit(B) To invite her on a trip(C) To thank her for a gift(D) To recommend a book

84. What is Ann planning to do next week?

(A) Take a vacation(B) Travel for work(C) Go to a party(D) Shop for books


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Questions 85-87 refer to the following notice.

85. What will happen at the Dunmont Library?

(A) Classes will be held.(B) Books will be replaced.(C) Space will be added.(D) Floors will be repaired.

86. When will the Dunmont Library reopen?

(A) In March(B) In April(C) In August(D) In September

87. How can users of the Dunmont Libraryborrow books from the Ralsberg Library?

(A) By showing their library cards(B) By paying a membership fee(C) By filling out a special form(D) By signing their names


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Questions 88-89 refer to the following article.

88. What is the purpose of the article?

(A) To tell employees about a pay raise(B) To inform customers of a price increase(C) To announce a new juice product(D) To introduce a new company president

89. What does Ms. Watkins say about thecompany?

(A) Its employees enjoy working there.(B) Its products are of excellent quality.(C) It plans to begin selling fruits and

vegetables.(D) It invites customers to suggest new

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90. Where would the notice probably be found?

(A) At a travel agency(B) In an airport lounge(C) At a hotel(D) On an airplane

91. What is included with the notice?

(A) A customer survey(B) A free ticket(C) A travel guide(D) A photograph

92. How can a traveler receive a discount?

(A) By speaking to an attendant(B) By entering a contest(C) By using a special code(D) By handing in a card


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Questions 93-95 refer to the following article.

93. Where was Ms. Davis interviewed?

(A) In New York City(B) In Sydney(C) In Los Angeles(D) In Barcelona

94. Why was Ms. Davis traveling aroundthe world?

(A) She was researching an article.(B) She was on a concert tour.(C) She was visiting friends.(D) She was taking a vacation.

95. For how long was Ms. Davis traveling?

(A) Two months(B) Three months(C) Six months(D) One year


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Questions 96-97 refer to the following advertisement.

96. What is being advertised?

(A) A job opening(B) An employment agency(C) Consulting services(D) Training courses

97. When will there be an information session?

(A) On January 15(B) On February 15(C) On March 15(D) On April 30


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98. Who is this advertisement for?

(A) Hotel guests(B) Tour guides(C) Home buyers(D) Apartment renters

99. What does the notice say is available inthe building?

(A) An exercise room(B) A parking area(C) A meeting room(D) A restaurant

100. Why should readers call Dominique Laurent?

(A) To request pricing information(B) To make a purchase(C) To arrange a visit(D) To reserve a hotel room

Stop! This is the end of the test. If you finish before time is called, you may go back to Part IV and Part V and check yourwork.


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