PRACTICE TEST READING (2) STARTER TOEIC 3RD EDITION

STARTER TOEIC 3^RD EDITION

PRACTICE TEST

READING (2)

PART VI Directions: Read the texts on the following pages. A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences. Four answer choices are given below each of these sentences. Select the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), or (C) on your answer sheet.

Questions 141 through 144 refer to the following letter.

Independent Television Broadcasting 120 Manor Estate Broadgate Tel: 090-889-999 Mrs. Marion Edwards, 56 Stanfield Street Manchester 141. (A) To (B) From (C) Dear (D) Attention Mrs. Edwards, Thank you for your letter regarding one of our recent programs. You wrote to complain about the use of language in the drama Life on the Edge. You felt that the language was inappropriate 142. (A) to (B) for (C) with (D) in television. I understand your concern, but would like to explain our reasons for including curse words. Life on the Edge does have a large nubber of curse words, but was shown after 10 p.m., we felt that it was 143. (A) suitable (B) adaptable (C) variable (D) properly for a night time audience. Of course, we would never allow bad language to be included in anything shown before 9 p.m. I hope that this incident has not spoiled your enjoyment of ITB programming, and that you 144. (A) continuing (B) will continue (C) were continuing (D) continued watch our shows. Sincerely, Michael A. Jameson

Questions 145 through 148 refer to the following notice.

Whiyby Annual Carnival: Competition Winners Please check the list below to see if you are one of the lucky winners from the Whitby Annual Carnival. As you will know, 145. (A) while (B) on (C) during (D) with the week-long carnival period the town of Whitby holds several contests. Don’t think “Well, I didn’t enter, I won’t have won.” 146. (A) Each (B) Every (C) Almost (D) All residents of Whitby are automatically entered. Take a look at the list and you might have a nice surprise. Our judges have chosen the following residents: ·         Best garden: Mrs. Gladys O’Brian ·         Best-behaved dog: Fido, owned by Wendy Hillier ·         Most punctual person: Sarah Higgins ·         Kindest neighbor: Antonio Lopez Antonio has won the 147. (A) kinder (B) most kind (C) kindliest (D) kindest neighbor award 4 years in a row. Who will win next year? To claim your prize, please call the Town Hall Carnival office on 021-556-774. All winners will receive a $100 gift voucher for use at the Whitby Supermarket.  148. (A) Consolations (B) Consolation (C) Congratulation (D) Congratulations to all the winners.

Questions 149 through 152 refer to the following memo.

MEMO To          : Janet Wright, Paolo Svegli From    : Andrew Kovaks Re         : Illustrations deadline Date      : October 23rd, 2005 This is just to let you know that the deadline for illustrations for the new series of children’s story books Fairyland Tales has been brought forward to November 13th,149. (A) as well as (B) instead (C) from (D) in advance of November 27th as originally planned. Lisa Takahashi, the editorof the Fairyland Tales series quit suddenly 150. (A) yesterday (B) tomorrow (C) last (D) next night, and we are now having to rearrange a lot of her duties. Because it will take several days to find a suitable replacement, we have decided that the 151. (A) most (B) good (C) best (D) more convenient thing to do is reschedule each step of the process. Here in the editorial office we feel that it would be better to have all the necessary materials as soon as possible, so that we can hand over a complete package to Lisa’s replacement. Sorry for the inconvenience which I know that will cause you; however, we appreciate your understanding. If there are any further changes, I will 152. (A) recommend (B) ask (C) inform (D) speak you as soon as possible. Thanks again for your understanding.

ANSWER KEY

141	C	151	C
142	B	152	C
143	A
144	B
145	C
146	D
147	D
148	D
149	B
150	C