OXFORD PRACTICE TEST FOR TOEIC
PRACTICE TEST ONE
READING
PART
VII A
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Directions:
In
questions 161-200 are based on
selection of reading materials, such as notices, letters, forms, newspaper
and magazine articles, and advertisements. You are to choose the one best answer (A), (B), (C), or (D)
to each question. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question
and mark your answer. Answer all questions following each reading selection
on the basis of what of what is stated
or implied in that selection.
Read the following example.
The Museum of
Technology is a ‘hands-on’ museum, designed for people to experience science
at work. Visitors are encouraged to use, test, and handle the objects on
display. Special demonstrations are scheduled for the first and second
Wednesdays of each month at 13:30. Open Tuesday-Friday, 12:00-16:30, Saturday
10:00-17.30, and Sunday 11:00-16:30.
When during the
month can visitors see special demonstrations?
The reading selection says that the
demonstrations are scheduled for the first and second Wednesdays of the
month. Therefore, you should choose answer (B).
Now begin work on the questions.
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ATTENTION
HOME OWNERS!
The federal government wants to help
you repair and remodel your home. Regardless of how long you have owned your
home, its location or condition, or your ethnic background, age, income and
marital status, you may be eligible. The purpose of this program is to
encourage energy conservation and neighbourhood preservation. Title 1
government insurance now allows home owners to make improvements up to
$25,000. Improvements may include windows, room conversions, baths, kitchens,
roofing, and doors. The work must be done by lender approved contractors.
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161
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Why is the government offering to loan
money?
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162
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What request for improvement would
probably be disapproved?
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(A)
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To help conserve energy sources
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(A)
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New kitchen counters
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(B)
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To support local contractors
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(B)
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Window replacements
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(C)
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To help businesses with cash flow
problems
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(C)
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Garage construction
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(D)
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To specifically repair low income homes
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(D)
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Ceiling repairs
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RETAIL INSTALLMENT AGREEMENT:
For my records, the Jefferson Company
will send an invoice (and payment coupons) along with my order that will
indicate the cash price, shipping and handling, amount financed, total sale
price (total payments), finance and charge, and annual percentage rate for
each item. It will also indicate the number and amount of monthly instalments
and the amount of sales tax, where applicable. The four-dollar shipping and
handling charges and any express shipping charges or sales tax are to be paid
with the first instalments.
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163
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What will the person receive form
Jefferson Company?
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When will the buyer pay?
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(A)
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An itemized account of goods
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(A)
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Before getting the merchandise
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(B)
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A discount on the cash price
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(B)
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Upon delivery
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(C)
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Monthly advertisements
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(C)
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Within one month
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(D)
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A four-dollar rebate
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(D)
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In periodic payments
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In the spring of 1994, Holiday Arboreal
Farm transplanted 10,000 two-year-old seedlings for Christmas tree
production. Of these, 50% were Balsam Fir, 35% Douglas Fir and 15% were White
Pine and Blue Spruce. The Balsam and Douglas Fir would be in the five to six
foot range by the sixth growing season after transplanting, with the Balsam having
a tendency to reach as high as eight feet, thus making them available to
market that year. The White Pine and Spruce would be in the same five to six
foot range in the eight growing year after transplanting. The Balsam and
Douglas Fir would be wholesaled for $15,00 and the White Fine and Spruce for $8,00.
Any trees not sold in these years could be sold the following years with an
increase in size of ten to twelve inches, allowing a price increase of $3,50
per foot.
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165
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What is the topic of the report?
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167
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What is the purpose of the report?
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(A)
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Furs
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(A)
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To encourage nature conservation
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(B)
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Inflation
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(B)
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To increase sales
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(C)
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Holiday gift prices
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(C)
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To inform about transplanted tree sales
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(D)
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Trees
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(D)
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To challenge the price increase
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166
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What affects the price?
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(A)
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Thickness
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(B)
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Color
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(C)
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Proximity to market
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(D)
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Height
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ANSWER
KEY
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161
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A
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162
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C
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163
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A
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164
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D
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165
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D
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166
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D
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167
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C
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