UNIT 3 (READING) PART VII STARTER TOEIC 3RD EDITION

STARTER TOEIC 3^RD EDITION

UNIT 3 (READING) PART VII

PART VII. READING COMPREHENSION

Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following advertisement .

Just on the market Paradise Hills beauty! Brand new luxury 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. In a bright and sunny location just 1 mile north of Paradise Hills. With approximately 1900 square feet, this home features remore-controlled ceiling fans, whirlpool bathtub in the master bathroom, fully-fitted kitchen including a gas oven with a five-burner gas range and stainless steel fridge-freezer, marble tile floors, fireplace, and large 3-car garage. Selling at just $198.000! For further information, contact: Christal DeShannon at Moore and Parker Realty, 245-3376 mobile or 486-0975 direct.

1	Where is the house located?		3	Who is Christal DeShannon?
	A	At the center of Paradise Hills		A	A real estate agent
	B	North of Paradise Hills		B	The home owner
	C	North Hills		C	A homemaker
	D	In Colorado Hills		D	Unknown
2	Which is NOT included in the house?
	A	A bathroom
	B	A garage
	C	A swimming pool
	D	A fireplace

Questions 4 through 7 refer to the following letter.

Tidy Tools 101 Main Street Littlebury WI 38843 Mr. J. Bevan 234 Main Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 12244

Dear Mr. Bevan, Thank you for your recent letter regarding our All-Power vacuum cleaner. I am happy to answer your question. The All-Power can, indeed,be used outdoors. In fact, according to recent consumer reports, many people feel it is more efficient outdoors than any other similar vacuum cleaner. Since the unit is cordless, it can be used anywhere. This means there are no limitations on movement, making it perfect for cleaning hard to reach places around the home and garden. It is also double-insulated for safety, so it is safe to use in most weather conditions. However, I would recommend being careful whenever you use an electrical appliances outside. I would advise against using the All-Power in heavy rain. Exposing it too much moisture may harm it, I would also suggest storing it inside. If you store it outdoors, the moisture in the atmosphere may cause the engine to rust. While the engine is easy to replace, we want all our customers to enjoy their products problem free for as long as is possible. Take good care oof your All-Power and it will give you many years of service. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any more questions. Yours Sincerely Albert R. Jones Consumer Relations, Tidy Tools

4	What did Mr. Bevan want to know?		6	Who is Albert Jones?
	A	Where to buy the vacuum cleaner		A	A vacuum cleaner repair person
	B	How much the vacuum cleaner costs		B	The owner of Tidy Tools
	C	If the vacuum could be used outside		C	An employee of Tidy Tools
	D	If the vacuum cleaner was heavy		D	The inventor of the All-Power
5	What can damage the vacuum cleaner?		7	What can customers do to protect the All-Power?
	A	Exposure to moisture		A	Use it indoors
	B	Using it outside		B	Replace the engine
	C	Using it indoors		C	Keep it clean
	D	Double insulation		D	Store it indoors

Questions 8 through 11 refer to the following article.

Making Life Easier in the Home

This month in Goldern Age Magazine we would like to share some tips for making life easier as you get older. These tips are all quick and easy, and most importantly, they won’t cost you a lot of money. Here are a few ways that senior citizens can make their homes more comfortable and less dangerous places to live: 1.        When lining your garbage can with plastic bags, put 6 or so extra in the bottom. When you fill one, you will have another at your fingertips to replace it. 2.        Store heavy items on center cabinet shelves, light objects on high or low shelves. This way you won’t risk straining your back to pick up heavy objects. 3.        Put a nighht safety light in your hallway or bathroom. Installing a light can help reduce night-time accidents. If you use a glow-in-the-dark light switch, even better! 4.       Sticking traction strips on slippery surfaces is essential, especially on tiled surfaces such as bathrooms. Traction strips are available from most major retailers. 5.        Be sure to remove clothes from the dryer with a reacher. This willl help you protect your back. There are just a few ways that you can help make your daily living more enjoyable.

8	Who is this article intended for?		10	What is a reacher?
	A	People who like to do home improvements		A	A machine to dry clothes
	B	People with big houses		B	A kind of long stick
	C	Elderly people		C	A kind of chair
	D	People with young children		D	A night safety light
9	Which of the following positive aspects is NOT mentioned?		11	What does the article NOT suggest?
	A	The tips are easy.		A	Installing night lights
	B	The tips are quick to perform.		B	Using track slips to stop slipping
	C	The tips don’t cost much money.		C	Storing heavy items outdoors
	D	The tips are especially good for women.		D	Putting light objects on high shelves

Questions 12 through 16 refer to the following letter and chart.

22 High Street Everton May 22nd, 2005 Margaret McCarthy 14 Martins Street Everton Dear Ms. McCarthy Thank you for your recent inquiry about PowerGen Electricity. I apologize for not replying sooner; however, we have been having some trouble with our customer address database. This problem has now been resolved and I am pleased to answer your questions. In your letter, you asked for advice on how to cut your electricity bill. We are aware that our customers want to find the most efficient, yet economical ways to use electricity in their homes. You might be surprised to learn that cutting down on electric costs is easy to do. I am enclosing a chart of the average energy costs of most major home appliances. All you need to do is look at the chart, work out how many hours you use an item in an average week, then multiply that number by cost per hour. If you do this for each item on the list, you can calculate your monthly charge. e.g. If you use your washing machine everyday for one hour, you will need 17.5 cents per week. To reduce costs, wait till you have enough clothes for a full load. You could cut as much as 5 cents. Thus may not sound like much, but imagine reducing the time for every appliance. The total savings will add up. I hope this helps you. Sincerely, Alan Bredhurst

Use the chart below to work out your monthly usage. We have listed the most common household appliances that most people use on a regular basis.

12	Who would be interested in this chart?		15	Which of the following appliances is NOT mentioned in the text?
	A	The owner of a hardware store		A	Air conditioner
	B	People who want to save money		B	Washing machine
	C	Department stores		C	Oven
	D	Real estate agents		D	Printer
13	Which appliance uses the least energy?		16	How much cheaper is using an oven than a microwave oven?
	A	Oven		A	Yes, it is much cheaper.
	B	Washing machine		B	3¢
	C	Clock		C	12.6¢
	D	Hair Dryer		D	1.6¢
14	Powergen is probably what kind of company?
	A	A utilities company
	B	A high street retailer
	C	A medical supplied company
	D	An electrical appliances supplier

ANSWER KEY

1	B
2	C
3	A
4	C
5	A
6	C
7	D
8	C
9	D
10	B
11	C
12	B
13	C
14	A
15	A
16	D