ESSENTIAL WORDS FOR THE TOEIC TEST LESSON 3. WARRANTY. (READING)

600 ESSENTIAL WORDS FOR THE TOEIC TEST

LESSON 3. WARRANTY.

READING

PART 5 Incomplete Sentences

Choose the word that best completes the sentence
10	The timing belt _______ shows signs of wear after about 180,000 miles. A.     character B.     characteristic C.     characterize D.    characteristically	13	The level of _______ implied by the warranty was misleading. A.     protect B.     protective C.     protection D.    protector
11	Jacques and Louisa will only _______ purchasing appliances that come with a money-back guarantee. A.     consideration B.     consider C.     considering D.    considerable	14	It can be very helpful to consider the _______ of the manufacturer and the merchant when making a major purchase. A.     reputation B.     reputable C.     reputing D.    reputed
12	If there is any _______ of the director’s involvement, we need to follow up swiftly and thoroughly. A.     imply B.     implicit C.     implicated D.    implication	15	If the appliance breaks down within two years of purchase, the manufacturer is _______ to send you a replacement at no charge. A.     requiring B.     requisite C.     requirement D.    required

 

PART 6 Text Completion

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

One-Year Limited Warranty This Warranty _______ (16) the purchaser from all malfunctions of the product due to defects in materials or workmanship. Only the original purchaser of the product is covered. Resale of the product automatically invalidates this warranty. This warranty _______ (17) the manufacturer to repair any defective product or to refund the full purchase price to the purchaser, at the manufacturer’s direction. The manufacture’s liability does not exceed the purchase price of the product. This warranty does not imply that the purchaser has any rights in the case of a defective product beyond those stated herein. The warranty _______ (18) one year from the date of purchase. A receipt or other proof of purchase is required in order to make claims under the terms of this warranty.
16	A.     protects B.     protectors C.     protection D.    protective	18	A.     should expire B.     might expire C.     will expire D.    can expire
17	A.     require B.     requires C.     is requiring D.    has required

Kitchen Electronics, Inc. October 12, 20__ Mrs. Sophie Bordeaux 118 Montrose Street Stoneybrook, MI. Dear Mrs. Bordeaux, We received the defective toaster which you returned to us asking for a full refund under the terms of the one-year warranty. Unfortunately, the warranty on the toaster expired a month ago. The terms of the warranty do not cover your product once it has expired. Consequently, we will not be able to send you a refund. However, we will be able to send you a refurbished toaster of the same model in exchange for the defective one if you desire. Please let us know if such an arrangement would be satisfactory to you. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. We appreciate your business. Sincerely,   Matthew Bodine Customer Service Manager

November 1.20 __ Matthew Bodine Customer Service Manager Kitchen Electronics, Inc. 194294 Honeywell Boulevard Victoria Springs, AL Dear Mr. Bodine, I have received your letter offering to send me a refurbished toaster in place of my defective one. I had not realized that my warranty had already expired. After considering the matter, I have decided to accept the refurbished toaster. Your company has a good reputation and I frequently use your products. In fact, this is the first time I have ever had a problem with anything I have purchased from you. Therefore, I am sure that the refurbished toaster will work as well as a brand new one. However, I would like to assured the refurbished toaster will be protected by a warranty the same as a new toaster would be. If this is he case, then please send me the toaster as soon as possible. Thank you. Sincerely,   Sophie Bordeaux

 

19	Why does the customer return the toaster? A.     It doesn’t work. B.     It was too expensive. C.     She wants a brand new one. D.    She prefers a different model.	22	The word considering in line 4 of the second letter is closest in meaning to? A.     reading about B.     thinking about C.     talking about D.    worrying about
20	When did she purchase the toaster? A.         A month ago. B.         Last October. C.         Exactly one year ago. D.        A little over a year ago.	23	The word frequently in line 6 of the second letter is closest in meaning to A.         often B.         rarely C.         never D.        occasionally
21	What will she get in place of the returned toaster? A.        Nothing. B.        A refund. C.        A brand new toaster. D.       A different, repaired toaster.

 

ANSWER KEY

10	D	18	C
11	B	19	A
12	D	20	D
13	C	21	D
14	A	22	B
15	D	23	A
16	A
17	B