TOEIC PREPARATION

PART V

INCOMPLETE SENTENCES

TYPE 1 – VOCABULARY QUESTIONS

1. Verbs :

- Children ……. easily to new situation 

A. Adapting
B. Adapt -- CORRECT
C. Adaptable
D. Adopt

- As of next week, all workers will be …… to wear hard hats while operating the forklifts. 

A. Sequestered
B. Required -- CORRECT 
C. Requited
D. Acquired

2. Nouns :

- International Security ……. have to discussed about solving security problem in corporate. 

A. Conceal
B. Consul
C. Council -- CORRECT 
D. Concede

- I’m afraid we’ll have to cancel the new project. We can’t raise enough ……. 

A. Capital -- CORRECT 
B. Crown
C. Clown
D. Capitol

3. Modifiers :

- In the class of 20 children, Emily had ……… amount of chocolates.

A. a great deal of
B. little
C. a lot of
D. the fewest -- CORRECT 

- There were ……. people there that I invited to be a native speaker.

A. the least -- CORRECT 
B. a number of
C. many
D. a few

4. Conjunctions and Conjunctive Adverbs :

- War should be undertaken justly, …… a prince ought to considers the condition he is in.

A. But
B. And
C. So -- CORRECT 
D. If 

- She is got stomach ache,……..she will not attend the TOEIC class this afternoon.

A. Moreover
B. Thus
C. Therefore -- CORRECT 
D. However

5. Prepositions :

- He doesn't want to go for a long time, ………. actually his wife doesn't mind.

A. beneath 
B. considering 
C. before 
D. in spite of -- CORRECT

- …….. for the long drive every morning, I really like my new job. 

A. Accept 
B. Except -- CORRECT 
C. Not including 
D. Although

TYPE 2 – GRAMMAR QUESTIONS

1. Verbs :

- Everyone should have periodic eye examinations to make sure any problems are quickly ……

A. produced
B. responded
C. discovered -- CORRECT 
D. prepared 

- Battery-operated reading lamps ………………very well right now.

A. sale
B. sold
C. are selling -- CORRECT
D. were sold

2. Auxiliary Verbs :

- Over the next two years, production at the Landsbury plant ………….to double in order to meet increased demand.

A. needed 
B. will need -- CORRECT 
C. has needed 
D. was needing 

- They ……. hire you if you had a valid driver's license.

A. Will 
B. Have 
C. Shall 
D. Would – CORRECT

3. Agreement :

• Subject-verb

- The mayor as well as his brothers ….. going to prison.

A. Am 
B. Are
C. Is -- CORRECT
D. Aren’t

• Adjective/Determiner Noun

- …….. of the students is responsible for doing his or her work in the library.

A. Most
B. Each -- CORRECT 
C. More 
D. Another

• Noun-Pronoun

- Mary is the only one of our students ……… has achieved national recognition.

A. Where 
B. When 
C. Who -- CORRECT 
D. That

4. Gerunds and Infinitives :

- He remembers …….. to the seaside when he was sick.

A. Doing
B. Goes
C. Does
D. Going -- CORRECT 

- Hario tried ………. The window, but it was too heavy.

A. Opened
B. To open -- CORRECT 
C. To opening
D. opening

5. Nouns and Pronouns :

- Shelly thinks that she should sell …….. car to Io’s Auto Shop.

A. His
B. Its
C. Her -- CORRECT 
D. Herself 

- Unfortunately, neither Mr. Sachs ………..Ms. Flynn will be able to attend the awards banquet this evening.

A. but
B. and
C. nor -- CORRECT 
D. either

6. Conjunctions :

• Coordinating Conjunctions

- The manager sent a notice to all staff, ……… her assistant wrote it.

A. For
B. Nor
C. But -- CORRECT 
D. So

• Subordinating Conjunctions

- ……….. it was after midnight, we did not feel tired.

A. Because
B. Unless
C. When
D. Although -- CORRECT

7.  Comparatives and Superlatives :

- The manager wants to be …………. than the previous one.

A. Most popular
B. More popular -- CORRECT 
C. As popular as
D. Popular 

- She is ………… employee in the company to be promoted.

A. The youngest -- CORRECT 
B. As young as
C. Younger
D. Most young

8. Negation :

- My mother ……… some cupcakes for my birthday a year ago, but she made it by herself.

A. Don’t buy
B. Aren’t buy
C. Didn’t buy -- CORRECT 
D. Bought

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TOEIC PREPARATION

PART IV

SHORT TALKS

A. MAIN IDEA QUESTIONS

Listening Comprehension Transcript

This is Caiti Carlson with your KATZ news update. President Morgan this morning signed a bill that will raise the salary of school teachers by an average of 5.2 percent nationwide, and also provide an additional $300 billion a year to fund Head Start preschool programs. The president called the legislation a "vital stimulus" for the country's education system. Locally, governor Wang says she will not approve a proposed $20 billion plan for traffic improvements, saying the bill does not go far enough in relieving traffic congestion. On Wall Street this hour, the Dow is up 200 points after a brief morning drop. Among leading state companies, ATD Corporation is up sixty cents at $15.70 a share, and Stargers has risen 10 cents to $35.30. This has been Caiti Carlson with this hour's top headlines. Stay tuned for KATZ weather and traffic together, right after this word from ABC Insurance.

1. What is the main purpose of this report?

• A. To summarize major stories -- CORRECT

• B. To provide in-depth analysis

• C. To entertain listeners

• D. To update traffic and weather

 

2. What is the subject of the passage?

• A. Announcement about traffic

• B. News update on the radio -- CORRECT

• C. An advertisement of program

• D. Sports scores and news

B. FACT AND DETAIL QUESTIONS

Listening Comprehension Transcript

Hi Trudy, this is Joy. I tried to call Felix, but it said that his number was disconnected. Maybe I copied it down wrong. When you get a chance, could you please check it and then call me and leave a good number for him? Thanks. Also, I reached Mr. Latimer, and he said to go ahead and order a dozen boxes of the new business cards. You can charge them to the company. We'll need to meet sometime next week to discuss the Gerber project. I'm going to be out of the office this morning, but I'll be at my desk most of the afternoon, or you could try my cell: 555-844-9122. Let me know which days are good for you. And if you could get me that number for Felix as soon as possible, I'd appreciate it. Thanks Trudy. Talk to you soon. Bye.

1. When will Joy be in the office?

• A. This morning

• B. Next week

• C. In the afternoon -- CORRECT

• D. Tomorrow

 

2. Who is try to take a note of phone cell number?

• A. Trudy - CORRECT

• B. Joy

• C. Me

• D. Felix

C. INFERENCE QUESTIONS

Listening Comprehension Transcript

Our next contestant is a 44-year-old lawyer from Rockland, Minnesota, where he specializes in personal injury claims. He grew up in Bronze Springs, Maryland, and moved with his family to the Midwest at age 4. After completing law school at Midwest University, he married his high school sweetheart. He's the father of two boys, 12 and 9, and a 5-year-old girl. If he wins the grand prize today on our show, he says, "I'm sure going to go someplace better than Disneyland." Ladies and gentleman, please give a warm "Guess the Price" welcome to Stan Kramer!

1. Where is the introduction probably taking place?

• A. At a business meeting

• B. At a job interview

• C. At a TV game show -- CORRECT

• D. At a dinner party

 

2. What will the listeners probably do next? 

• A. Start booing

• B. Remain silent

• C. Ask questions

• D. Clap their hands -- CORRECT

D. CAUSE AND EFFECT QUESTIONS

Listening Comprehension Transcript

A check on traffic at this hour reveals slow downs on Interstate 30 through the city and north into the suburbs, caused by an earlier injury accident. We're looking at state patrol officers sweeping glass and debris from that collision over to the side of the road, while the left lane remains closed to traffic. Taking a peek at our eastside real-time camera, we see heavy congestion on Highway 605 east of the convention center, thinning out south of the airport. Traffic on Route 2, meanwhile, looks to be moving steadily until the town of Roserock, where a maintenance crew is fixing a large pothole in the center of the roadway. Finally, looking west along Highway 14, we see a backup near exit 93 that appears to be caused by a dairy truck that has spilled part of its load of milk in the center lane. This is Brandon Bacchio with your WILK traffic report. Now back to you, Eda.

1. What is caused of traffic slow on Interstate 30?

• A. Due to road construction

• B. Due to an accident -- CORRECT

• C. Due to a closed right lane

• D. Due to spilled milk

 

2. Why are patrol officers sweeping glass and debris to the side of the road?

• A. I've seen crowded traffic

• B. Because there is a collision on that road -- CORRECT

• C. That appears to be caused by a dairy truck that has spilled on the road

• D. There are some people who want to across the traffic

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TOEIC PREPARATION

PART III

SHORT CONVERSATIONS

A. Listening Comprehension Transcript

1. Where is the conversation taking place? 

• A. In a church 

• B. In an office -- CORRECT 

• C. In a classroom

• D. In a park

 

2. What problem does the woman have? 

• A. She will be late for work. 

• B. She cannot make the meeting. 

• C. She is struggling with her presentation. -- CORRECT 

• D. She worked late yesterday.

 

3. Who will be attending a meeting? 

• A. Selynn -- CORRECT 

• B. Both of them

• C. Peter and Selynn

• D. Peter

B. Listening Comprehension Transcript

1. Which facilities will be the woman chosen for company’s party? 

• A. Outdoors

• B. Indoors conference room -- CORRECT

• C. Large outdoors area

• D. None room

 

2. Why does the man call the woman? 

• A. To inquire about prices

• B. To sell her food

• C. To invite her to a party

• D. To order food and drinks -- CORRECT

 

3. Where will the party be held? 

• A. In a city park

• B. At the man's company -- CORRECT

• C. On the beach

• D. In a theater

C. Listening Comprehension Transcript

1. What are the speakers talking about? 

• A. The man's job

• B. The man's salary

• C. The woman's business -- CORRECT

• D. The woman's clients

 

2. How many clients does the woman have? 

• A. Two

• B. Three

• C. Four

• D. Five -- CORRECT

 

3. When did he get conference call? 

• A. The previous week -- CORRECT

• B. Two days before

• C. Right now

• D. An hour ago

D. Listening Comprehension Transcript

1. Who will meet their new clients? 

• A. Robin

• B. Mr. Evans

• C. Ben -- CORRECT

• D. Rebecca

 

2. When Robin will reschedule for meet their new client? 

• A. Friday

• B. Next week

• C. In the past day

• D. Monday – CORRECT

 

3. Which employee will help Rebecca on her presentation? 

• A. Robin -- CORRECT

• B. Ben

• C. Mr. Evans

• D. Clients

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TOEIC PREPARATION

PART II

QUESTION AND RESPONSES

• Type 1 - Who Question

1. Who would you recommend I talk with? 

A. I'd talk with Steve. -- CORRECT
B. He recommended me.
C. I talked with Karen.

2. Who do you report to?

A. The report was due last week.
B. The marketing manager. -- CORRECT
C. Yes, I'm a reporter.

3. Who's in charge of marketing?

A. That would be Ms. Williams. -- CORRECT
B. No thanks, I'll pay cash.
C. It's at First and Broad.

• Type 2 - When Question

1. When did you finish testing the system? 

A. We need to update the database.
B. The examination was really tough.
C. At about nine-thirty last night. -- CORRECT

2. When is Memorial Day holiday? 

A. Today is Monday.
B. I'm on vacation.
C. It's on May 31st. -- CORRECT

3. When is the company picnic?

A. I don't have any.
B. It's next Saturday. -- CORRECT
C. I'll bring some chips.

• Type 3 - Where Question

1. Excuse me, where can I catch the subway going uptown?

A. You are in the middle of downtown.
B. It leaves at 6:23.
C. At the 23rd Street Station. -- CORRECT

2. Where did you use to live?

A. I live in Baltimore.
B. I lived in Atlanta. -- CORRECT
C. I'll live in Cleveland.

3. Where do you get your suits dry-cleaned?

A. Twice a month usually.
B. I clean them in the morning.
C. At a place on Main Street. -- CORRECT

• Type 4 - What Question

1. What did the supervisor have for dinner?

A. I think he ordered the pasta. -- CORRECT
B. He told me to type the report.
C. At six p.m. in the dining hall.

2. What did you learn at the seminar last night?

A. Well, they covered the section on marketing. -- CORRECT
B. The teacher was very experienced.
C. It was more difficult than I thought.

3. What should we order for lunch?

A. No thanks, I just ate.
B. How about Chinese food? -- CORRECT
C. I'd like it to go, please.

• Type 5 - How Question

1. How many copies of the report do you need?

A. I don't drink coffee.
B. No problem.
C. I'd like 30, please. -- CORRECT

2. How about catching a movie after work?

A. Thanks, but I can't tonight. -- CORRECT
B. We're moving the day after tomorrow.
C. Yes, the movie was great.

3. How far is it to the Columbia Center?

A. It's three-and-a-half miles. -- CORRECT
B. It's next to the convention center.
C. Take a right at the next intersection.

• Type 6 - Why Question

1. Why did Mr. Walters move his desk?

A. He wanted a better view. -- CORRECT
B. Yes, he just got a new one.
C. He moved it to another room down the hall.

2. Why don't you take a short break?

A. I broke my coffee cup.
B. That's a good idea! -- CORRECT
C. You've been working too hard.

3. Why is Patrick gone today?

A. He isn't here.
B. He's got the flu. -- CORRECT
C. He left yesterday.

• Type 7 - Yes/No Question

1. Did you know about our money back guarantee?

A. I'll come back tomorrow.
B. No, I'm afraid I didn't. -- CORRECT
C. Yes, I'll put money in the bank.

2. Aren't you supposed to be at the staff meeting?

A. Yes, it's in the conference room.
B. No, I have to finish writing this article. -- CORRECT
C. Down the hall, third door on the right.

3. Shouldn't we check in with the receptionist?

A. I didn't bring my checkbook.
B.Yes, we should check it out.
C. Yes, I suppose we should. -- CORRECT

• Type 8 - Choice Question

1. Is New York time ahead of us or behind us?

A. It's noon in New York.
B. It's three hours ahead. -- CORRECT
C. New York is south of here.

2. Would you prefer an aisle seat or a window seat?

A. Yes, I would.
B. I'd like to sit next to the aisle. -- CORRECT
C. I wanted the window.

3. Would you rather get a Blackberry or an I-phone?

A. I'm not hungry right now.
B. He wouldn't want a Blackberry.
C. I prefer an I-phone. -- CORRECT

• Type 9 - Statements Question

1. Zeus Inc. has announced it's buying Mercury Tech.

A. She said she would start soon.
B. I'm not that surprised. -- CORRECT
C. Yes, they're on 3rd Avenue.

2. I think you should call customer service right away.

A. No, I'd prefer to work in the personnel department.
B. No, I'll look through the troubleshooting guide first. -- CORRECT
C. I think Gary still works in purchasing.

3. The copy machine on the third floor is out of order.

A. OK, I'll have the service rep take a look at it. -- CORRECT
B. I'll order some more paper right away.
C. We should bring it back tomorrow.

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TOEIC PREPARATION

PART I 

PICTURE

In Part I of the TOEIC you will look at photographs. For each photograph you will hear four statements. You will have to choose which statement has the best description of the picture.

1. A Consultation



A. Both women are dressed the same.
B. The man is clapping his hands.
C. The laptop on the table is open. -- CORRECT
D. The table top is coloured green.

2. A Meeting Room



A. Two of the people have questions.
B. A movie is being shown on the screen.
C. All the seats appear to be full. -- CORRECT
D. The man closest to the camera has long hair.

3. The Lecture



A. There are no empty seats in the room.
B. There is a large screen mounted on the front wall. -- CORRECT
C. Everyone is facing the camera.
D. A person is singing to the audience.

4. The bride and groom



A. The bride is carrying a bunch of red roses.
B. The groom is wearing a pink bow tie.
C. The couple are standing next to each other.
D. Both the bride and the groom look happy. -- CORRECT

5. A presentation



A. The presenter has her right hand on the computer. -- CORRECT
B. There are no empty seats.
C. Everyone in the audience is laughing.
D. There is a diagram on the laptop screen.

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