PRACTICE TEST TWO READING PART VII D OXFORD PRACTICE TEST FOR TOEIC

OXFORD PRACTICE TEST FOR TOEIC

PRACTICE TEST TWO

READING

PART VII D

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 187-189 refer to the following article.

The state of California plans to build a nuclear waste disposal site in the California desert. This proposed plan is being met with challenges on all sides. Economist Lisa Shue thinks the site is unnecessary. “With the advances in recycling and new compacting technologies, our other waste sites are not even in full use.” Shue argues that existing sites should be developed before new ones are built. Furthermore, environmentalists are asking that all waste site be tested for leaks and other safety tests be carried out. Developers in the California desert also resist the plans for the site. Most builders in the area would prefer to have the land developed for homes.

187	What is the subject of this article?		189	What do developers envision for the land?
	(A)	Environmental effects of nuclear waste disposal sites		(A)	Residential constructin
	(B)	Growth in the California desert		(B)	A theme park
	(C)	Opposition to a planned nuclear waste disposal site		(C)	Major resistance
	(D)	Advancements in recycling and compacting technologies		(D)	Multiple sites
188	Why does Lisa Shue think this site is unnecessary?
	(A)	There are already too many waste sites in California.
	(B)	The existing waste sites are not being used to their capacity.
	(C)	It will be an economic burden on the State of California.
	(D)	Now that people recycle, California doesn’t need waste sites.

Questions 190-192 refer to the following bulletin.

“Too many consumers are buying high octane gas thinking it is a ‘treat’ or a ‘treatment’ for their cars,” said Karen Finkelstein, Assistant Director of the Consumer Protection Agency. “But, the fact is, the consumers are the ones getting the treatment, not the cars,” she added. “Now, Ready Gas will join the Consumer Protection Agency to get the word out to consumers: Unless the owner’s manual for your car calls specifically for high octane fuel or your engine is knocking, there’s no reason to pay for premium gasoline,” she advised. In June of this year, the Consumer Protection Agency filed a complaint charging Ready Ga with making unfounded advertising claims about the ability of Ready Gas gasoline to clean engines and reduce automobile maintenance costs. As part of an agreement to settle the charges, Ready Gas agreed to air a twenty second television ad featuring a Ready Gas official saying, “Normally cars run properly on regular octane, so check your owner’s manual and stop by Ready Gas for this informative pamphlet.” This law enforcement remedy will not only set a precedent but will also save consumers money.

190	What is the purpose of this bulletin?		192	How is Ready Gas addressing the issue?
	(A)	To endorse Ready Gas gasoline		(A)	By educating the public
	(B)	To promote high octane fuel		(B)	By giving discounts on high octane fuel
	(C)	To show that a wrong has been righted		(C)	By changing their advertisement agency
	(D)	To encourage regular auto maintenance		(D)	By issuing new, updated owner’s manuals
191	Why should someone buy high octane fuel?
	(A)	To get better mileage
	(B)	Because it’s indicated by the car manufacturer
	(C)	Because it cleans the engine
	(D)	To reduce costs

ANSWER KEY

187	C
188	B
189	A
190	C
191	B
192	A