PREPARATION FOR THE TOEIC TEST (1)

PREPARATION FOR THE TOEIC TEST (1)

TEST 1 PART 5 (1)

READING TEST 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 the test book. PART 5 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	Both companies are _______ the same business. A.    in B.    with C.    from D.    through	109	The secretary had the messenger _______ the envelope as soon as possible. A.    delivering B.    to deliver C.    deliver D.    delivered
102	_______ there were so many options, everyone was satisfied. A.       If B.       Why C.       Because D.      When	110	The board meetings usually _______ on time. A.       have started B.       start C.       are starting D.      have been starting
103	If they _______ more aware of the trends, they could have avoided bankruptcy. A.       were B.       are C.       have been D.      had been	111	Everyone was disappointed to hear that the company’s proposal was _______. A.       turned up B.       turned on C.       turned away D.      turned down
104	Make checks _______ to the company. A.       paid B.       payable C.       paying D.      pay	112	Even though the exchange rate was high, we _______ from them. A.       buy B.       must have bought C.       had to buy D.      had better buy
105	Ms. Bolton is both a strong manager _______ a skilled negotiator. A.       or B.       with C.       and D.      though	113	_______ Dr. Rossi hired the new assistant, the office has become more organized. A.       When B.       Before C.       While D.      Since
106	_______ the stockbrokers said the market was healthy, they refused to invest more money. A.       Because B.       Although C.       In addition D.      So	114	Mr. Cutler will _______ as president. A.       step out B.       step down C.       step from D.      step through
107	The seminar will adjourn _______ five o’clock, A.       in B.       on C.       at D.      the	115	Ms. Silva sent the memo _______ it had been approved. A.       so B.       but C.       after D.      until
108	Marketing is important _______, we’re hiring a new public relations firm. A.       therefore B.       even though C.       nevertheless D.      but

ANSWER KEY

101.              A 102.              C 103.              D 104.              B 105.              C 106.              B 107.              C 108.              A 109.              C 110.              B 111.              D 112.              C 113.              D 114.              B 115.              C