PRACTICE TEST READING (4) STARTER TOEIC 3RD EDITION

STARTER TOEIC 3^RD EDITION

PRACTICE TEST

READING (4)

Part VII Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 162 through 164 refer to the following announcement.

“Movies at the Marquis” The Marquis is proud to announce a repeat of our special feature week. Introduced last month, the special feature week was a great success. We will now be holding this event on a monthly basis. Classic movies special feature week Blazing Rules (1956) Western. Kip McVities, Rosie Ranger. Monday. 6:00 p.m The Bilge and the Brine (1943) Drama. Mack O’Jangler, Gregory Ryan. Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. Elvis and the Swamp Monster (1978) Comedy. Mike Myhrom, Rupaul. Friday. 8:00 p.m Digstown (1987) Comedy. Lou Gossette. Jr., D. Hasbro Eisenman. Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 p.m

162	On what day can a person see two movies?		164	Which movie is the oldest?
	A	Monday		A	Blazing Rules
	B	Friday		B	Elvis and the Swamp Monster
	C	Sunday		C	The Bilge and the Brine
	D	Wednesday		D	Digstown
163	What two movies are the same type?
	A	Blazing Rules & Digstown
	B	The Bilge and the Brine and Digstown
	C	Elvis and the Swamp Monster and Blazing Rules
	D	Digstown & Elvis and the Swamp Monster

Questions 165 through 168 refer to the following letter.

Bugs and Beans Coffee Shop Museum of Natural Science 401 E. Rosser Ave., Columbus, OH 45021 Tel: (502) 235-4678   Fax: (502) 235-4688 Mr. Tomi Galoob, Galoob Ceramics PO Box 356 Frisbie, NY 02165 Dear Mr. Galoob, Thank you for sending me a copy of your latest ceramics catalog. You have been sending us your catalog here at the museum for several years now, and I always look forward to reading it. I was amazed yet again at the variety and creativity that you have displayed in your work. Your vases and bowls are quite exquisite! They look so realistic. They really do resemble the plants and animals that they are modelled after. I would like to order 50 more of the ladybug bowls. They are perfect for holding sugar cubes, but unfortunately we have had a lot of breakages this year. However, it was the scorpion cups that really grabbed my attention. According to the catalog, they are available in small, medium, and a limited number of extra-large sizes. I am interested in purchasing approximately 25 of the extra-large scorpion cups. If they are popular, I may consider ordering more, if the museum has the budget. Please send me information on your available stock. I would appreciate receiving the information by fax. I look forward to hearing from you, and hope that we will be able to continue doing business for a long time to come. Sincerely, Linda Trump Manager, Bugs and Beans Coffee Shop

165	What does the letter request?		167	How long has Mr. Galoob been sending his catalog to the coffee shop?
	A	The latest catalog		A	Since last year
	B	Information about stock		B	For many years
	C	25 large cups		C	For a short time
	D	Vases and bowls		D	For a month
166	How should the ceramics company respond?		168	What will the coffee shop use to hold sugar?
	A	Send a letter		A	Scorpion cups
	B	Make a phone call		B	The catalog
	C	Send a fax		C	Ladybug bowls
	D	Write an email		D	Fax

Questions 169 through 172 refer to the following advertisement.

Dream Vacation Golden sandy beaches, deep blue seas, peace and quiet, and delicious food. Would you like to take the vacation of a lifetime? Have you always thought about getting away on a romantic cruise but could never afford it? Now your dream can become a reality. Get away with Dazzle Tours. Why not take one of our mini-breaks? You will find that a seven day break costs a lot less than you thought. If you book now, you can get away for even less. For a limited time we are offering a Caribbean cruise with stops in Jamaica, Aruba, and Puerto Rico for only $499. (Excluding taxes, service charges, and visa fees included.) Your Dazzle Tour includes: ·         Round-trip airfare from Palm Beach to Belize ·         All meals and on-board entertainment ·         Choice of breakfasts, buffet lunch and three course dinner menu ·         Includes full use of our sports center, sauna and casino ·         Jet-skiing and scuba diving ·         Savings and shopping ·         Book of discount coupons given to each passenger – can be used in any of our on-board shops and boutiques (excludes alcohol and tobacco) ·         Guided tours at destination cities with one of our expert local guides. All guides are fluent in English and extremely knowledgeable about their city) With a Dazzle Tour, every day is a new adventure. All tours last seven days, six nights. Departures every Sunday until august 31st. reservations must be made two weeks in advance. Call one of our agents to reserve your place now! Dazzle Tours: 0800-990-990

169	Which place is NOT a stop for the cruise?		171	If you wanted to go on June 21st, which would be the best date to make reservations?
	A	Jamaica		A	August 31st
	B	Aruba		B	June 14th
	C	Palm Beach		C	Two weeks later
	D	Puerto Rico		D	June 5th
170	What is NOT included in the tour price?		172	How long does a Dazzle Tour last?
	A	Meals		A	6 days
	B	Airplane tickets		B	Until August 31st
	C	Service charges		C	2 weeks
	D	Taxes		D	7 days

Questions 173 through 176 refer to the following notice.

Park Board Meeting All local citizens! You are invited to the City Park Board open meeting! Come along and find out what is happening in your local park. The City Park Board open meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 17th at 8 p.m. in conference room B of the public library. Agenda items include the following: funding for new snow blowers, construction of a temporary outdoor ice rink for the winter, and next month’s Winterfest Bonfire Ball to raise money for equipment for the children’s playground. Snow blowers will enable us to keep the park open all year round, even in the heaviest snow. With the park open all winter, we have decided to convert the central pond into an ice rink. Local business man Hans Brent has donated $10,000 towards the cost. Winterfest Bonfire Ball tickets will be on sale at the meeting. They always sell out fast, so coming to the meeting will increase your chances of getting a ticket. It is not necessary to notify us of your attendance in advance. However, if you would like to speak at the meeting, or present a report on behalf of a local organization, please contact Glen Tuber at the city office, on 345-5467, extension 4, before October 5th. All speakers must be given authorization before the meeting, so it is essential that you do contact us in advance. Every weekday, we receive dozens of phone calls from local citizens who want to know what is happening in the park. Don’t be one of those people. Come along to the meeting and find out the truth for yourself.

173	where will the park board meet?		175	Who should call Glen Tuber?
	A	At the ice rink		A	People who want to attend the meeting
	B	In the library		B	People who want to buy tickets
	C	At the office		C	People who want to speak at the meeting
	D	In the park		D	People who want to borrow library books
174	What will NOT be discussed at the meeting?		176	When will the park be closed this winter?
	A	Building a place ice skate		A	October 17th
	B	Paying for snow removal equipment		B	October 5th
	C	Speakers at the next meeting		C	It will not be closed this winter
	D	An upcoming festival		D	It will be announced at the meeting

162	D	172	D
163	D	173	B
164	C	174	C
165	B	175	C
166	C	176	C
167	B
168	C
169	C
170	D
171	D