Test duration: 75 minutes

The clock is on the bottom right of this page.

Đề thi thử TOEIC: Mã đề NICHE

Để được chấm điểm và Xem giải thích chi tiết từng câu

Bạn cần có Tài khoản luyện thi TOEIC

Xem thông tin các tài khoản Luyện thi TOEIC Về lại trang đề thi

PART 6

Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase or sentence is missing in parts of each text. Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.
Questions 1 - 4:

Reading text:

To: Section Supervisors From: Gavin Barclay Subject: Vacation Requests

Attention section supervisors,

This is something that I think needs to be _____(1). Since each of you makes the schedule for your section, you must keep in mind that your section should always have enough employees available to cover all shifts. If you approve overlapping vacation requests, you are putting your section at risk of being _____(2). Although there are some skills that overlap with different sections, most of our employees are _____(3) fully trained nor ready to switch to another section. _____(4). Sometimes you will have to deny them if they overlap with others in the same section.

Sincerely,

Gavin Barclay, CEO

1. (1)
2. (2)
3. (3)
4. (4)
Questions 5 - 7:

Reading text:

Computer technology has brought about a _____(1) in the workplace.

Now employees all around the country do all or part of their jobs from home. This phenomenon is called telecommuting and has been made possible by the widespread use of the Internet. Telecommuting has become _____(2) among employees, although the reactions of employers are mixed.

Some like telecommuting and some don't. But most agree that it facilitates work for employees who live at a distance from the worksite. Telecommuting enables companies to keep skilled employees who move out of the area or who have family obligations that require them to stay close to home. _____(3) the regular nine-to-five office job?

Probably not entirely, but we are sure to see more and more of it in the future.

5. (1)
6. (2)
7. (3)
Questions 8 - 10:

Reading text:

FOR RENT

Large, sunny office in prime downtown location. We are seeking someone to take over the lease from the current occupant, who must leave due _____(1) unforeseen circumstances.

The new _____(2) will take over the six months remaining on the lease and will have the option to renew for an additional year.

The office has been recently repainted and is in excellent _____(3).

Call 567-0943 between 10:00 and 4:00 Monday through Friday to make an appointment to see the space.

8. (1)
9. (2)
10. (3)
Questions 11 - 14:

Reading text:

To: Christine Lata (clata2@consumermail.com)
From: Dr. Miles Hamilton (mhamilton@hamiltonmedical.com)
Date: March 15
Subject: Retirement

Dear Ms. Lata,

My 40-year career as a physician is coming to an end as I plan to _____(1) from my position on June 1. Although I look forward to enjoying my golden years, I will miss my work helping patients. As your doctor, I believe I should suggest an appropriate replacement. _____(2), I'd like to recommend Dr. Jennifer Jana. She is an excellent physician whose clinic is _____(3) to my current office. With your consent, your medical records will be transferred to her on June 2. _____(4). I wish you good health and a happy future.

Best regards,

Dr Miles Hamilton
Hamilton Medical Clinic

11. (1)
12. (2)
13. (3)
14. (4)

PART 7

Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, e-mails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts 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.
Questions 15 - 16:

Reading text:

Waldorf Books is excited to announce it will be offering a new print-on-demand publishing service. The company has created a database of all the major and minor book titles in the world and developed a program that can access electronic versions of these books. If a customer is unable to find a book in paperback or hardcover in the store, he can go to the Print-On-Demand kiosk and with the push of a button print a copy of the book without ever leaving the store! This new technology has a couple of advantages: customers can choose from a more extensive selection of books, and the final product is cheaper. The service is especially useful for individuals who are most interested in less popular titles by relatively unknown authors. The print-on-demand service will be available at all Waldorf Books stores starting this September.

15. What service will Waldorf Books offer?
16. According to the advertisement, who will benefit the most from the service?
Questions 17 - 19:

Reading text:

Offering you the best in real estate services

Thanks for visiting our website. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, you can take advantage of our comprehensive resources that will fulfill your real estate requirements. Our services include transaction tips, relocation assistance, and mortgage information. In a world of technology and the Internet, you can often get lost in an excessive amount of online resources, so you will need personalized help from our experts. Furthermore, effective communication is the key to our success in working with our valued customers.

We provide all the information and services you need for your real estate transactions. We help you find the right apartment in the right community. We get you information on facilities and schools in the neighborhood of your choice. We even provide you with such small details as restaurants and grocers.

The only concern we have is to make your buying and selling process a pleasant experience. Please click our "Buying-Selling Guide" section for more specific information.

17. For whom is the advertisement most likely intended?
18. What does the company NOT provide?
19. What should one do to get details about the communities?
Questions 20 - 22:

Reading text:

Symposium to Stress Importance of Contemporary Art.
April 13-16

The Braker University art department is pleased to announce its annual Art Symposium schedule. This year, guest lecturers will focus on the significance of contemporary art in urban design. The four-day symposium will feature both artists and urban developers from around North America. The focal point of the event is the impact of art within our community, the trend of developers to include contemporary art in their community design along with facts and figures regarding community pride among residents with and without featured artwork. Specifics of each lecture or event can be obtained by looking at the Braker University Web site, www.Braker.edu/art/symposium. All lectures and presentations will be held by the O.R. Morrisey Center at the North entrance of the University from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. each day. A meet and greet with speakers and presenters will be held on Saturday April 16 at 8:00 p.m. Admission to all events is free, but donations are requested. All proceeds will benefit the Braker University art department. Seating is limited, so guests are advised to reserve tickets by contacting the O.R Morrisey Center box office by calling 768-9057 on weekdays between the hours of 9:00-11:00 a.m.

20. What is the speakers talking about?
21. Why should someone go to the university Web site?
22. When will guests have the opportunity to talk with an artist?
Questions 23 - 26:

Reading text:

http://leaderstoday.com/guides

Leaders Today

Home | Forum | Guides | FAQ

Cleaning a Laptop Computer

Clean your laptop computer efficiently and safely. Before anything else, make sure to unplug all the cords and remove the battery from your laptop. You will need a soft cloth, a can of compressed air, and a bottle of Leaders Cleaner.

Let’s start with the surface. Put a drop or two of Leaders Cleaner on the cloth and wipe all the sides of your laptop. —[1]—. Using a mixture of water and regular soap is fine, but Leaders Cleaner is a better choice as it evaporates almost immediately, eliminating the danger of liquid getting into your laptop. —[2]—.

Next up is the keyboard. Removing the keys and putting them in a bowl filled with water to clean them is an option. —[3]—. However, simply using a can of compressed air to remove the debris underneath the keys will do the job just fine. Cleaning the monitor should be the last step, so you can prevent the screen from getting dirty with the dust you create while cleaning other parts. —[4]—.

Click here to order Leaders Cleaner. A brief video of our expert performing the laptop cleaning is available here. Talk with technical experts and other registered members of Leaders Today about tech-related issues here.

23. What is indicated as the first step in cleaning a laptop?
24. According to the Web page, what is mentioned as a strongly recommended item when cleaning a laptop?
25. What is indicated about Leaders Today?
26. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3] and [4] does the following sentence best belong? “Furthermore, it is more effective at removing oily residues.”
Questions 27 - 30:

Reading text:

The City of Burbank provides a number of additional services for the benefit of its residents. These are not part of the standard municipal services provided by most city governments and are made available to residents free-of-charge. Below is just a sample of some of these services, but you can find out about other offerings by visiting www.burbank.ca.gov.

Energy Assessment: Residents may consult an energy advisor for some general recommendations on how to improve home energy use. It is necessary to make an appointment for this service during our regular business hours of 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. -[1]-. This service is subject to the availability of our staff.

Tree removal: The city's Department of Environmental Management offers complimentary tree pruning and removal services for homeowners. Simply call 555-4091, extension #808, to schedule an appointment. The service is available all year round. -[2]-.

Water analysis: Homeowners concerned about the safety of their drinking water may drop off water samples at the Department of Water for examination. -[3]-. Any water source found to be contaminated will be treated promptly.

Shuttle services: The city provides complimentary shuttle services between residential and commercial areas to senior citizens who are 65 years of age or older and to those with mobility problems. -[4]-. To schedule a pickup, call the Department of Senior Welfare at 555-4091, extension #204.

27. What can be found on the city's Web site?
28. For which service is an appointment NOT required?
29. For whom is the shuttle service intended?
30. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong? "It takes up to 10 business days for our laboratory technicians to obtain the test results."
Questions 31 - 34:

Reading text:

Pat Fiorentino 3:10 I am guessing most of you read the article in yesterday's newspaper about the city's growing trash problem. Mayor Watkins wants the city to address the issue right away, and he wants us to put together a list of recommendations to present at the next council meeting. Are there any initial thoughts?
Vickie Hill 3:11 I think a media campaign would be helpful. We can focus on the concepts of reducing, reusing, and recycling.
Lloyd Medrano 3:12 Sounds great. I couldn't agree more. But I also think we need to provide more containers to dispose of trash, especially in public areas and parks. The sanitation department has complained about a shortage.
Marcella Sanders 3:13 They also say they're understaffed. We could hire more employees, but the difficult part is figuring out how to pay for everything.
Dennis Kang 3:15 As long as you can come up with a solid plan of action, I can figure out how to supply the funding.
Pat Fiorentino 3:15 Thanks, Dennis. That will be a great help. OK, so I'd like us to meet tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 P.M. in conference room 3. We will have a brainstorming session, so write out your ideas and recommendations. Will that be a problem for anyone?
Lloyd Medrano 3:16 That works for me. I have a meeting at 4 P.M., though. Will we be done by then?
Dennis Kang 3:16 I'll be free. Maybe we should get the head of the sanitation department to come as well.
Marcella Sanders 3:17 I have the day off tomorrow, but I'll send some ideas to you by e-mail before I leave today.
Pat Fiorentino 3:17 We should be, Lloyd. Yes, Dennis, that's an excellent suggestion, so I'll give Edith Holmes a call right now. Thanks, Marcella.

31. What have Ms. Fiorentino and her colleagues been asked to do?
32. At 3:12, what does Mr. Medrano mean when he writes, "I couldn't agree more"?
33. What has NOT been recommended as a solution to the city's trash problem?
34. What is suggested about Edith Holmes?
Questions 35 - 37:

Reading text:

Quintel, Fulton Combine Forces

Quintel, Inc. ended negotiations with Fulton Corporation this week. The two companies have signed an agreement to work together to enhance bio-chemical analysis for use in medical laboratories around the country.

In a statement to the press, Quintel CEO, Ferdinand Markos, expressed excitement that the collaborative venture would help both entitles improve reputations within the international medical community. "By employing Fulton Corporation's ingenuity in the medical research field to work with Quintel's superbly engineered technology, the partnership will, undoubtedly, lead to great findings and an expansion of our presence within the community. There will be discoveries that will lead to new medicines and treatments for a number of illnesses we currently know very little about."

Quintel, Inc., based out of London, is known to the general public for its contribution to ease the suffering of patients with common, yet potentially serious illnesses, such as pneumonia. Fulton Corporation has recently begun marketing its newest piece of medical equipment an improved heart monitor for child patients which can detect the heart's responses to new medications within minutes of use.

Investors seem to be excited about the partnership as stock prices for both companies have risen more than 10% on the NYSE and the NASDAQ since the agreement was announced two days ago.

35. According to the article, what will the companies be doing?
36. What has happened in the past 48 hours?
37. What strength is noted about Fulton Corporation?
Questions 38 - 40:

Reading text:

TO: Fatima Sukarno (sukfat@balinesiaindustries.com)
FROM: Vinnie Deniro (vinde@vertbleu.com)
SUBJECT: Upcoming visit
ATTACHMENT: product specifications

Dear Ms. Sukarno,

Thank you for responding so quickly to my inquiry about visiting your manufacturing plant in Jakarta. I will ask my assistant Theresa Montovani to go ahead and make travel arrangements for me and my colleague Sheryl Stein to travel there from New York on February 24.

As Vert-Bleu Beauty is interested in pursuing a production contract with your company, I think it is important that we meet with you and see your facilities in person. -[1]-.

Our cosmetics are guaranteed to be completely natural and environmentally sound, so our production guidelines would be rather strict. -[2]-. I am attaching a list of specifications for the manufacturing process of our beauty products. You and your executive staff can have a look through them and see if everything is clear.

Once our flights have been booked, Ms. Montovani will send you, or your secretary, a final itinerary. -[3]-. We thank you kindly for offering us hotel accommodation and a driver service during our stay, and gratefully accept. -[4]-. Our assistants can coordinate to work out any details.

I am looking forward to meeting with you, and I do hope that we will be able to work together on this venture.

Regards,

Vinnie Deniro
Product development director, Vert-Bleu Beauty

38. Who most likely is Fatima Sukarno?
39. What is mentioned about Vert-Bleu Beauty?
40. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong? "This will also help you get a better idea of our needs and vice versa."
Questions 41 - 43:

Reading text:

Name Height Weight
John 178 cm 65 kg
Andy 175 cm 67 kg
Scott 181 cm 79 kg
Bill 179 cm 77 kg

John and his three friends decided to join the army. When they went to the army office, the army doctor began checking their height and weight. John was a bit embarrassed because he was thin and weighed only 65 kg. Andy was also embarrassed because he was the shortest. After the doctor's check up, the boys began training.

41. Who checked their height?
42. Who was embarrassed?
43. Why did John and his friends go for a check up?
Questions 44 - 47:

Reading text:

To: Design Team
From: Donald Karan 
Date: June 14 
Subject: Lunch 

Hello everyone,

I first would like to thank and congratulate you all on your hard work this season. The collection was a great critical success. Because we've been so busy, we haven't had time to sit down together and discuss some different ideas for next season

I'd like to invite everyone to lunch tomorrow at Maharani's. We'll meet at 1 o'clock and this will also give everyone a chance to meet our team's newest member, Antonio Musco. Antonio will be developing a new line of accessories for our company, and I'm sure he will become a valuable member of our team.

If you would like to attend this meeting, please call Eva Green sometime this afternoon so that she can make a reservation at the restaurant. I look forward to seeing you all, and congratulations again on a job well done. 

44. Who probably wrote the memo?
45. What is the purpose of the meeting?
46. For what will Mr. Musco be responsible?
47. Why would employees contact Eva Green?
Questions 48 - 51:
View in compact mode

Reading text 1:

Enter O-Deli's "Name Our Sandwich" Competition and Win $1,000!

O-Deli's will be introducing its newest sandwich sensation on February 1! This delicious combination of toasted rye bread, roasted turkey, spicy sauce, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh lettuce and onions still doesn't have a name! And that's where you come in. Customers can head to any O-Deli's branch in New York State and try out this incredible new menu item. Taste it, come up with a name for it, and submit an entrance form at any one of our sixteen branches. The winner not only will receive a cash prize of $1,000, but all three finalists will receive a voucher for a weekly complimentary sandwich at any O-Deli's location for one year! And upon submission of an application form, everyone entering will also be given a coupon for a free medium size beverage at our establishments.

Reading text 2:

O-Deli's "Name Our Sandwich" Competition: Application form

Name: Cheryl Posen
E-mail: cherposen@anypost.com
Mobile: 555-0293

Date of Application: February 18
Location of Outlet: 45th Avenue, New York City

Describe the sandwich to us in your own words:
This delightful sandwich makes a spicy, fresh addition to any lunch. The tangy cheese complements the meat, and its $4.89 price is a great value.

Please give us your suggestion for a sandwich name (5 words or less):
Red Hot Turkey Sandwich

Three finalists will be notified by text message and receive invitations to a special promotional event to celebrate the launch of the new sandwich. The event will be held on February 28, when the winner will be announced.

Reading text 3:

FROM: O-Deli's (555-2737)
TO: Ray Colsen (555-0320), Amos Vaughn (555-3928), Fiona Henry (555-6554)

Hello finalists! Thank you all for confirming your attendance to the event. Unfortunately, there has been a change we need to notify you of. We had planned to hold the event at our 59th Street location, but that branch has been experiencing some electrical problems. So, we will announce the winner at our 45th Avenue branch instead. Please confirm as soon as possible whether or not you can still attend. If you need assistance with transportation to the new site for the event, let us know and we can make arrangements for you. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you all there.

48. What is the announcement mainly about?
49. What is indicated about O-Deli's on the announcement?
50. What did Ms. Posen probably receive?
51. What can be inferred about Mr. Vaughn?