UNIT 8 (READING) PART VI STARTER TOEIC 3RD EDITION

STARTER TOEIC 3^RD EDITION

UNIT 8 (READING) PART VI

PART VI. INCOMPLETE TEXTS

Questions 1 through 4 refer to the following letter.

Melody Records The Studios Green Lane Hartley June 25th Sarah Darkman 101 Herald Street Gillingham Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for coming to Melody Records to make a demo tape. Here at Melody we are always looking for new singers 1. (A) which (B) what (C) who (D) where would like to join our record label. Inviting promising singers to come here is the 2. (A) most easy (B) easiest (C) most best (D) most conveniently way to listen carefully to a singer’s voice. You obviously have a great voice. It was a pleasure to hear you sing. However, after much discussion, we have decided that you do not have the style 3. (A) when (B) what (C) that (D) how we are looking for at the moment. Therefore, I am sorry to have to tell you that we are unable to offer you a contract at this time. We will keep your tape in our files. If a suitable project becomes available we will contact you. You might find it useful to contact 4. (A) other (B) others (C) another (D) a other record company. You do have talent, and you might find that your voice will fit in with the needs of another company. Good luck! Sincerely, Rita Branch.

Questions 5 through 8 refer to the following advertisement.

VIOLIN LESSONS For all levels from complete beginner to advanced I am qualified violin instructor 5. (A) what (B) who (C) which (D) whose has recently moved to the area. I am hoping to establish a small violin school in town. I have taught the violin and the viola for 6. (A) much (B) over (C) more (D) plus than 15 years. I was a member of the Memphis Chamber Orchestra and worked as a professional violinist for 5 years. I have prepared many students for exam work and a large number of my ex-students have been accepted by renowned music schools such as Julliard in New York. I have a very patient teaching style, but I am also strict when necessary. Playing the violin is something 7. (A) which (B) where (C) who (D) what takes a lot of practice and dedication, and I make sure that my students understand this. I am able to teach all students from young children to adults. Eventually I hope to set up a school in a downtown location, but I will start by offering home lessons. I can visit you in your home, or you can come to my home for your lessons. I will offer both group and individual lessons. The price of lessons wil depend 10. (A) by (B) to (C) from (D) on the length of the lesson, number of students, and the location. Please call Hellena on 021-666-6785 for more information

Questions 9 through 12 refer to the following article.

Music heals. That is the conclusion of 9. (A) recently (B) nowadays (C) recent (D) lately research on the effects of music on patient recovery time. According to researchers, playing soothing music while patients have sugery can greatly reduce their recovery time. For some time, doctors have recommended listening 10. (A) from (B) with (C) to (D) by soft and gentle music at home or in the car to help reduce stress. Now they are bringing this idea into the hospital. In a recent experiment at the Charing Cross General Hospital, the recovery rate of 30 patients undergoing identical procedures was compared. 15 of the patients were able to listen to their own choice of music during the oprration. The remaining 15 patients had their operations in a silent room. The patients 11. (A) what (B) whose (C) who (D) they listened to music suffered less stress and surgeons reported less complications than in the other group. The group who listened to music during their operations were ready to go home, on average 2-3 days 12. (A) early (B) more early (C) earliest (D) earlier than the group that did not listen to the music. The hospital now intends to offer all patients a choice of music during surgery.

ANSWER KEY

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