PRACTICE TEST THREE READING PART VII A OXFORD PRACTICE TEST FOR TOEIC

OXFORD PRACTICE TEST FOR TOEIC

PRACTICE TEST THREE

READING

PART VII A

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? (A) Every weekend (B) The first two Wednesdays (C) One afternoon a week (D) Every other Wednesday 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.

Questions 161-163 refer to the following advertisement.

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161	Why would someone subscribe to this magazine?		163	Who would most likely subscribe to this guide?
	(A)	To get job offers		(A)	A cook
	(B)	To learn and earn more		(B)	A customer
	(C)	To get discounts		(C)	A builder
	(D)	To understand finances		(D)	An electrician
162	What does this magazine provide its readers?
	(A)	Useful, practical tips
	(B)	A free CD
	(C)	Guaranteed income
	(D)	Free services

Questions 164-166 refer to the following article.

About nine thousand years ago, almost forty percent of the land surface of Earth was covered by forests. Today, thanks to the ax and the mighty power of bulldozers and chain saws about half of these forests have vanished. Few forests remain which are still ecologically intact. It is difficult to measure the extent of the loss, because forests are so central to life on Earth. They tend to stabilize climate, foster and maintain bio-diversity and prevent flooding and erosion. The effects of a forest which has been denuded by logging are more deadly than may first appear. Erosion begins, hunters and miners move in as the land becomes more accessible, and then farming takes over as the last trees are cleared away. Once farming establishes itself, there is little hope for reforestation.

164	What is the author’s purpose?		166	What is a common order of events for forests that are cut?
	(A)	To hold a controversial position		(A)	They are reforested and re-cut.
	(B)	To release new scientific research		(B)	They stabilize the climate, foster biodiversity, and stop flooding.
	(C)	To sell forests to developers		(C)	They are cut down and die.
	(D)	To warn readers of a dangerous situation		(D)	They are cleared by loggers and exploited by others.
165	Why are the effects of logging so hard to gauge?
	(A)	Forests are so vast.
	(B)	They appear late.
	(C)	They hope of reforestation remains.
	(D)	They are so widespread.

Questions 167-168 refer to the following advertisement.

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167	According to this advertisement, what can the buyer expect to get?		168	What is implied in this ad?
	(A)	A better understanding one’s income		(A)	Pay raises are predictable.
	(B)	Lower health insurance costs		(B)	Most people don’t claim finance deductions.
	(C)	Additional tax shelters		(C)	Personal finances are complex.
	(D)	Fewer deductions		(D)	Saving money takes time,

ANSWER KEY

161	B
162	A
163	C
164	D
165	D
166	D
167	A
168	C