TOEIC PRACTICE 1 THE LAST PART

Questions 1-5 refer to the following invoice and email reply.

Invoice #0907282

Date: Sept. 15, 2009

From: Stanley Supplies

808 Merchant St.

Worcester, NE

To: Office Corral

912 Ocean Blvd.

Costa Verdes, CA

Item No. Unit cost Comments Total

Cases, white 6 $100 10% discount $600

photocopier

paper

Color ink 50 $15 50 more on $750

cartridges back-order

Black ink 75 $10 $750

cartridges

Crates,

computer chairs 5 $500 Back ordered $2,500

from Aug.

Boxes, 100 $5 50 medium, $500

ballpoint pens 50 fine point

Boxes,

promotional

brochures 10 $0 Referral $0

bonus

Sub-total: 246 $620 $5,100

Shipping: $500

Total: $6,600

To: marccar@stansupplies.com

From: ivel@officecorral.com

Subject: Invoice no. 0907282

Hi Marc,

We received our Sept. order yesterday. Thank you for your usual prompt shipment. We appreciate the fast turn-around.

Unfortunately, I noticed a couple of discrepancies between the freight and the invoice. First, the discount for the white photocopier paper does not seem to be factored into the total. We have been buying this paper from you at $100 a case, so shouldn't six cases with a 10-percent discount come to $540?

Second, according to my records we had 10 crates of computer chairs on back order. Are more coming? If so, what's the soonest you expect they could arrive? Also, could you please give me an idea when more color ink cartridges will be available? Our inventory is low, and we are planning to have a special sale for Halloween.

Could you please get back to me ASAP? I need to clarify these questions before I place our October order. If you prefer to call, it's best to reach me today on my direct line: 556-424-8737.

Thanks again Marc,

Ida Velasquiz

Comptroller, Office Corral

1.        What is the main function of the invoice?

A. To confirm delivery                 C. To request money

B. To order supplies                     D. To rectify mistakes

2.        What can be inferred about Stanley Supplies and Office Corral?

A. They are in different countries.                        C. They have a poor relationship.

B. They do business frequently.               D. They are both new companies.

3.        In the e-mail, the word "discrepancies" in paragraph 2, line 1, is closest in meaning to

A. differences       B. errors           C. figures         D. calculations

4.        How many additional crates of computer chairs is Ms Velasquiz expecting?

A. 50                    B. 10                C. 5                  D. 6

5.        According to the invoice, why did Office Corral receive free promotional brochures?

A. For placing such a large order              C. For back-ordering ink cartridges

B. For referring a new customer               D. For being such a steady client

Questions 6-10refer to the following invitation and letter.

You're invited

Howard and Jennifer Jacobson request the honour of your presence on Aug. 10th to celebrate the joining of their son, Jeffrey Parker Jacobson, and his fiancée, Marilyn Strummers, in holy matrimony.

The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. in Riverside Park, 11220 River Dr. NW, followed by a luncheon reception at the adjacent Green Mansion, then a procession to the airport to see the couple off to their honeymoon in Bermuda.

Gifts are appreciated but not necessary; the fellowship of family and friends at this special time is blessing enough. We hope and pray that you will be able to join us for this momentous occasion.

Please RSVP by July 15th via letter or email to:

Gloria Stroust

Superior Catering

120 Union Ave.

gstroust@fmail.com

July 11th, 2009

Dear Ms Stroust,

I am writing in regard to the invitation sent by Howard and Jennifer Jacobson. Please forgive my relatively late reply, as I was out of town and did not have a chance to read the invitation until last week.

I am thrilled that my friend and former college roommate, Marilyn Strummers, is finally tying the knot.

I am disappointed, however, that I will not be able to attend her milestone event. I had a vacation to

China scheduled for several weeks prior to hearing Marilyn's exciting news, and subsequent efforts to rearrange my travel plans have proved unsuccessful. Ironically, my flight departs at exactly the same time as the ceremony. I'll miss Jeff and Marilyn at the airport by only a few hours!

It is with great regret that I must decline this gracious invitation, though I will contact Marilyn and congratulate her personally before I leave. Also, I would like to leave a gift for the newlyweds. Would it be appropriate to send a present to you?

Please let me know.

Sincerely,

Patty Pakola

4334 Stone Drive

555-762-0091

6.        In the invitation, the letters "RSVP" in paragraph 4, line 1, are closest in meaning to

A. respond                        B. renounce                 C. receive                    D. rejoice

7.        Why is the invitation mainly being sent?

A. To celebrate a birthday                                    C. To raise money for charity

B. To announce a wedding                                   D. To solicit lots of present

8.        Who is Howard Jacobson?

A. Father of the bride                               C. Father of the groom

B. The groom                                            D. The minister

9.        What time does Patty Pakola's flight leave for China?

A. 10 o'clock        B. 11 o'clock               C. 2 o'clock     D. Noon

10.    What can be inferred about Gloria Stroust?

A. She used to live with Marilyn Strummers.

B. She is good friends with Patty Pakola.

C. She will take photographs at the wedding.

D. She will serve food at the lunch and reception.

ANSWER KEY

1.        C

2.        B

3.        A

4.        C

5.        B

6.        A

7.        B

8.        C

9.        B

10.    D