STARTER TOEIC 3RD EDITION
UNIT 8 (READING) PART VII
PART VII. READING
COMPREHENSION
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the
following notice.
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Wanted:
talented singers and musicians.
We plan to start a band that will receive a recording contract from a
major record label. Successful band members will share an all-expenses paid
apartment in Los Angeles. We are looking for five people. All types of music
and all kinds of instruments. You must be of near professional standard. NO
beginners, please. Experience performing live preferred.
Audition: June 23rd, 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Greenwich
Continuing Education Center, Small Auditorium.
Call 207-980-8887 to register for an audition. Deadline: June 20th.
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Who is this notice for?
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3
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How can candidates apply for the
audition?
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People with musical abilities
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A
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They must call a special phone number.
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B
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People who want to go to a concert
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B
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They should send an email.
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C
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People who want to continue studying at
the Continuing Education Center
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C
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They must send a fax.
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D
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Teenagers
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D
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They have to send a text message.
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2
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Where will the successful Candidates
live?
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In a free apartment
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B
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In New York
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C
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Greenwich Continuing Education Center
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D
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It does not say.
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Questions 4 through 7 refer to the
following advertisement.
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Downloading: A step – by – step guide
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Here at Melody Magazine, we
receive a lot of email from readers asking about downloading music. A lot of
you want to download, but are not quite sure how to do it. We’ve put together
a brief guide to help our readers understand how to download all their
favorite songs. Happy Downloading!
What do I do first?
First, you need to choose the provider that you wish to use, such as
Zapster, Lemon’s iTunes, or NSM Music. Next you will have to register with
the company. On your computer, go to the website of that company and fill out
the online application form. Now, that you are officially registered, you can
move on to step two.
How do I find the song I want?
This is easy; most music download websites feature a simple – to – use
search engine to look through all the songs on file. Either type in the name
of the song you want or scroll down the list of available songs to see what
is available.
How do I pay?
After you have double – cliscked the song you wish to purchase, you
follow the simple ordering process and give your credit card details. This
could be very fast or very slow, taking anywhere from a few seconds to half
an hour.
How do I listen to song?
You can listen to the song through your computer’s speakers. Or you can
wire the computer up to a hi – fi or use an MP3 player.
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4
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Who are these instructions for?
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6
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How many methods of listening to music
are mentioned in the text?
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A
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People who want to listen to music
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A
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None
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B
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Musicians
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B
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3
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C
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Credit card companies
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C
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60
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D
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MP3 players
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D
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4
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5
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How can people pay for the music?
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7
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How can people find a song?
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They can send a check.
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A
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Go to a large music store
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B
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They can use a credit card.
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B
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Use the search engine on download sites
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C
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They can borrow money.
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C
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Listen to the radio
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D
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It does not say.
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D
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Ask Melody
Magazine
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Questions 8 through 11 refer to the
following graph.
We all know that teenagers like music. Yesterday, in
a srvey conducted by the National Institute of Music, 300 teenagers were
asked about their favorite kind of music. The teenagers were divided into
three groups of 100. The teenagers were divided according to their age: 14 –
15 year olds, 15 – 16 year olds, and 16 – 17 year olds. The teenagers voted
for the music they like byusing a computer that counted their votes.
As you can see in the graph above, pop music was the
type of music that was the most popular with all age groups. Jazz and classical
music received the lowest number of votes. However, older teenagers tended to
like these two kinds of music more than the younger groups. Hip Hop was not
as popular as was expected.
The teenagers, who were all male, were not allowed to
discuss their choices with others before the survey took place. Each
participant voted individually and was unable to see what choices were made
by others. The researchers plan to carry out the same survey again nexy year,
using the same teenagers. They want to see how much the teenagers’ tastes in
music change in one year. Next year’s survey may also include female
participants. The National Institute of Music is gogernment funded
organization that promotes music and musicianship among young people
nationwide. It also offers scholarships for young people who have outstanding
musical abilities.
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8
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How many teenagers were there in each
group?
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10
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Why will the researchers do this survey
again next year?
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300
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They like music.
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B
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100
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B
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They are all male.
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C
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3
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C
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They want to measure change.
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D
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14-15 years old
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D
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It is a computer file.
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How did the researchers measure votes?
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11
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What were the least popular two kinds
of music?
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With a computer that counted votes
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A
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Pop music and Rock
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B
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With a computer monitor
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B
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Classical and Hip Hop
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C
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With a CD player
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C
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Classical and Jazz
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D
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With all age groups
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D
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Pop music and Jazz
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Questions 12 through 16 refer to the
following survey results and article.
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14 Green Lane
Hartley
Wessex
WE2 7HE
March 3rd, 2005
The manager
Audios Etc.
Head Office
London
Dear Sirs,
I recently bought a programmable CD platyer at the Hartley branch of
Audios Etc. your company was recommended to me by several of my
acquaintances. Therefore, although it was the first time I had visited one of
your stores, I was sure you were a trustworthy company.
Whe the CD player was delievered to my house. I found that the player
was the wrong color. I asked for black; however, the player that was delivered
was red. I telephoned the Hartley branch, and a very friendly clerk arranged
for it to be changed. This time the programming function did not work. Again,
the store changed it. Yet again there was a problem. There was a big scratch
on the paintwork. I had been led to believe that Audios Etc. was a reliable
company. This experience has proven the opposite to be true. I would
therefore like to formally register my dissatidfaction and demand a refund. Please
find enclosed a completed customer complaint form.
Yours faithfully,
Matt Greer
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12
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Why did Matt Greer write this letter?
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15
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Why did Matt Greer use Audios Etc?
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To thank the sore for good service
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A
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They offered him a good job.
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B
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To explain Audio Etc.’s service policy
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B
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They
have good prices.
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C
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To order a CD player
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C
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They
were recommended to him.
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D
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To complain and ask for his money back
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D
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He
recommended them
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Who is Matt Greer?
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The manager of the Audios Etc.
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B
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A customer of Audios Etc.
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C
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A salesman at Audios Etc.
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D
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A deliver person for Audios Etc.
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14
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Which of the following problems is NOT
mentioned?
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A
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There was a scratch
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B
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The cover was broken
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C
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The color was wrong
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D
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The programming function was broken
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ANSWER KEY
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1
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A
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2
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A
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3
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A
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4
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A
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5
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B
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6
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B
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7
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B
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8
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B
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9
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A
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10
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C
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11
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C
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12
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D
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13
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B
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14
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B
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15
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C
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