PRACTICE TEST TWO READING PART VII A

OXFORD PRACTICE TEST FOR TOEIC

PRACTICE TEST TWO

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 161-162 refer to the following classified advertisement.

NARRAGANSETT HOMES, INC.,
a major regional homebuilder, is looking for a marketing professional who is highly energetic and has a team player attitude to develop and implement marketing and sales programs. This is highly visible position which reports directly to the president. The individual will oversee merchandising and marketing in several states.	A minimum of six years’ experience in a similar position is required. Send resume and salary requirements to: Human Resources Narragansett Homes 2321 Rightward Road Marlboro, NV 55461

161	What kind of employee are they looking for?		162	In what area should the person be experienced?
	(A)	Athletic		(A)	Home construction
	(B)	Diplomatic		(B)	Computer programming
	(C)	Motivated		(C)	Demographics
	(D)	Strong		(D)	Product promotion

Questions 163-164 refer to the following form.

JOIN THE SYDNEY NATIONAL FILM THEATER

$25 Sydney National Film Theater Patron One year subscription to Forecast, the national Film Theater’s montly program guide Discount tickets (for you and a guest) to the more than 700 films presented annually at the Sydney Theater First chance at tickets to meet filmmakers for discussions Advance ticket purchase and reservations privillages For more information on National Membership call the Sydney National Member Hotline 1-800-645-8976 Name _______________________________________ Address _______________________________________ City ____________________ State ____________________ Postal code ____________________ Telephone # (home) ____________________ (work) ____________________ ___ Check enclosed ___ Bill me       Is this a renewal? __Y __N

163	What do patrons receive?		164	What information is requested in the form?
	(A)	A discount on a subscription to Forecast		(A)	Country
	(B)	Invitations to meet filmmakers		(B)	Workplace
	(C)	An opportunity to buy tickets ahead of time		(C)	Renewal code number
	(D)	Special reserved seats at all shows		(D)	Type of payment

Questions 165-167 refer to the following article.

There are two companies hoping to be selected as the builders of the new international terminal at Singapore Airport in Changi. Both have been given approval to begin feasibility studies for the project. The State Board for Project Evaluation has selected

Great Britain’s Dar Hndash and Germany’s Dywidag Euromill to conduct the studies. Pending the completion of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore’s financial analysis of the project, a decision could be reached as early as September.

165	What is the topic of the article?		167	What is Dar Handash going to do?
	(A)	Plans to construct an international terminal		(A)	Find out what can and can’t be done
	(B)	Public relations between Germany and Singapore		(B)	Build at Singapore Airport
	(C)	A new training program for pilots		(C)	Conduct an evaluation of Euromill
	(D)	Investments in Great Britain		(D)	Send its reports to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
166	When can a decision be made?
	(A)	After completion of preparations in Changi
	(B)	After comparing results of the feasibility studies
	(C)	After the meeting between Dar Handash and Dywidag Euromill
	(D)	After financial review by Singapore aviation officials

ANSWER KEY

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