TOEIC Practice Test SET 1 - Parts 5-6 Reading

READING TEST

PART V

In 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 are three parts, and directions are given for each part. You are encouraged to answer as many questions as possible within the time allowed.

You must mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Do not write your answers in your testbook.

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.

101. Mississippi Telecom information hotline staff are required to to customers inquiries on the spot unless it is necessary to pass the concern on to technical representatives.

(A) deal

(B) answer

(D) reply

102. The corporate medical insurance policy covers the healthcare costs of the employees but also their spouses and children.

(A) apart from

(B) as well as

(D) up to

103. Toronto Airport to carry out further restrictions in their quarantine section in order to prevent the spread of the new viral disease.

(A) having

(B) has

(D) will have

104. The engineering team of JK Holdings Inc. responded quickly, so the impact of the system failure was .

(A) minimized

(B) examined

(D) appeared

105. The new occupational for Double-T Industries starting from next year will be Dr. Eidelstein.

(A) physicality

(B) physically

(D) physician

106. BrookesHill Solutions, Inc.has released an upgraded automated ID card system that features greater maintenance efficiency to previous models.

(A) dedicated

(B) accustomed

(D) compared

107. Most companies these days develop their own community commitment programs as a part of their social responsibility.

(A) corporately

(B) corporation

(D) corporatism

108. Even though Joe Maxwell could have asked his coworker to send out the documents to his clients, he decided to deliver himself.

(A) theirs

(B) it

(D) them

109. Asiatique Institute researchers are experimenting to figure out how two individually developed mechanisms interact with other.

(A) one after

(B) each

(D) even

110. Mexico was the most destination for tourists this year according to a national survey conducted by Tabisuta Travels.

(A) popular

(B) popularize

(D) popularly

111. Email messages were sent to all employees security passwords have not been changed for over half a year reminding to change them.

(A) who

(B) whose

(D) with

112. The program crash hit an part of Hendery Industry's business operations, which caused them to stop receiving orders temporarily.

(A) eccentric

(B) oriented

(D) integral

113. Registration forms for season tickets before November 30 will go in the draw to win a Tierra Alta Hotel package for two.

(A) have received

(B) received

(D) receiving

114. Local mines in Jeiwon City are closing down, so miners at Steelex Supplies Co. will soon have to other job opportunities.

(A) pursue

(B) implicate

(D) endure

115. The trade union's on additional wellness benefits and higher wages was eventually rewarded.

(A) applaud

(B) summary

(D) demanding

116. The net income of Steven Enterprise Textiles rose the increase in the price of some of their raw materials.

(A) in spite of

(B) as far as

(D) whereas

117. The database system recently installed by Rexindale Corp allows all their dealers customer and sales information.

(A) share

(B) sharing

(D) to share

118. Unless another candidate is found, Mr. Lee Dongmin is expected to be relocated to the headquarters in Seoul.

(A) suitable

(B) accessible

(D) durable

119. Guests are required to sign their names at the front desk and put on visitors' ID entering the gallery.

(A) nearly

(B) whereby

(D) before

120. Cigarette smoking is prohibited both inside and outside the establishment in designated areas.

(A) alone

(B) except

(D) alongside

121. The team will decide to reprint the first edition of Astrology for Dummies or to publish a second edition at the editors' meeting today.

(A) officially

(B) which

(D) if

122. Applicants can now continue to the interview if they their application forms.

(A) hand in

(B) be handed in

(D) have been handed in

123. of the two interviewees found it difficult to explain what they were seeking in their job opportunities.

(A) Between

(B) Neither

(D) All

124. The mountain routes are shut down this winter owing to the snowfall in December.

(A) passive

(B) possible

(D) utmost

125. of a booking must be made no less than one week prior to your scheduled date of arrival, otherwise a charge is incurred.

(A) To cancel

(B) Cancellation

(D) Cancelled

126. The National Comic Conference in Oregon has been indefinitely because the university staff is having a strike at the planned venue.

(A) postponed

(B) featured

(D) continued

127. Each of the two debate teams to persuade the audience to its point of view in a battle of wits and words.

(A) resists

(B) convinces

(D) practices

128. Silver Sweets sales manager Michelle Chan said the business had grown by word of mouth.

(A) purposefully

(B) seriously

(D) mostly

129. Everyone in the SixthSense Design team worked overtime to accomplish the list of tasks by the scheduled deadline.

(A) lengthen

(B) length

(D) longest

130. Easytech Services grants visitors to download and display copyrighted materials for private purposes.

(A) permit

(B) permitted

(D) permitting

PART VI

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 131-134 refer to the following letter.

July 6

Mr. Jeongsong Park

420 Newsville Rd

Enhadale, Seattle

Dear Mr. Park,

Thank you for choosing JCA Insurance to protect your financial health. I am pleased to confirm that the protection you requested is now (131). We have enclosed several important documents relevant to your policy. (132).

If you decide that the policy does not meet your needs, you have fourteen days from the date you receive this letter to write to us and request that we cancel your policy and refund any premiums you (133).

We at JCA Insurance would again like to take this (134) to thank you for choosing to insure with us.

Jake Young

General Manager

Customer Services

131. (A) in place (B) on effect (C) at best (D) of value

132. (A) Making premium payments on time is necessary.

(B) A cancellation fee is not needed when terminating your contract.

(D) Please take some time to read over these documents.

133. (A) have paid (B) have been paid (C) are paying (D) to pay

134. (A) acknowledgement (B) opportunity (C) confirmation (D) appreciation

Questions 135-138 refer to the following notice.

Xenon R&D Center Visitor Policy

Given the need to (135) our security, Xenon R&D Center will be revising its policy for visitor access to all buildings.

Currently, visitors are preregistered in the visitor management system by name and affiliation, as well as the duration and purpose of their visit. However, starting January 15, visitors will also be required to wear photo IDs issued at the front desk. Furthermore, all visitors will be accompanied by at least one Xenon staff member even (136) accessing non-restricted areas.

(137). Please be sure to inform your visitors prior to their (138) and ensure that the rules are understood and respected.

135. (A) highest (B) heighten (C) height (D) higher

136. (A) when (B) so (C) though (D) until

137. (A) The policies have already been made clear to the visitors.

(B) Visitors have the option to remain anonymous.

(D) Failure to abide by these rules constitutes a security breach.

138. (A) order (B) operation (C) arrival (D) accordance

Questions 139-142 refer to the following memo.

It's the time of the year for our annual round of employee discounts. We hope you will take advantage of these great deals.

This year we have five of our most recent computer models (139) in the list. To review specifications and pictures of the listed products, you can pick up catalogs for free at the Sales Department. Please note that while all electronic accessories are 30% off, the discount rates (140) to computers vary by type: desktops, laptops, and netbooks.

We have abundant supplies put aside for employees, but (141) items run out, we will not be re-stocking. (142).

For more information, please contact the Sales Department.

139. (A) included (B) including (C) will include (D) are included

140. (A) will apply (B) application (C) applicable (D) to apply

141. (A) on the other hand (B) now that (C) in the event (D) due to

142. (A) We do not charge for any of the items that are out of stock.

(B) A copy of the sales receipt and serial number are required.

(D) All orders will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions 143-146 refer to the following web page.

           	Welcome to the American Film Archive

The American Film Archive features a collection of films that spans from the 1940s to the present day. Founded in 1983 as a section in the USA Film History Museum (UFHM), the Archive collects and (143) original copies along with films in digital format.

Most of the open-shelf films are available to all registered users for one-week rentals. Please note that there is a limitation on the number of films you can rent at one time. (144), users can view these open-shelf films in audio-visual rooms on the third floor of the museum. Please review the recently updated terms and conditions posted on the bulletin board.

Closed-shelf films are only available to approved users for research (145) academic purposes. (146).

143. (A) lends (B) gives away (C) develops (D) stores

144. (A) Nonetheless (B) Consequently (C) Even so (D) Additionally

145. (A) also (B) yet (C) or (D) moreover

146. (A) To register as a user, please sign up at the circulation desk.

(B) You may send as many film submissions as you wish.

(D) We regret to inform users that taking films home is not permitted.