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Tổng hợp đề thi TOEIC Reading có đáp án chi tiết (Prep sưu tầm) ĐỀ 1 1. Its…………into Brazil has given Darrow Textiles Ltd. an advantage over much of its competition. A. expansion B. process C. creation D. action 1
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2. Employees at NC media co., Ltd…………donate to local charities by hosting Fund-raising parties. A. regularity B. regularize C. regularities D. regularly 3. From winning an Olympic gold medal in 2000 to becoming an NBA champion in 2008, Kevin Garnet has shown…………to be one of the most talented players. A. he B. him C. himself D. his 4. An accurate…………of surveys is imperative to building a good understanding of customer needs. A. opportunity B. contract C. destination D. analysis 5. QIB will work…………to maintain sustainable growth and expansion plans. A. Persisted B. Persistent C. Persistently D. Persistence 6. The president has just realized that the launch of our new product must be postponed owing to…………conditions in the market. A. unwilling B. unfavorable C. opposing D. reluctant 2
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7. A letter…………by a copy of the press release was mailed to the public relations department yesterday. A. accompanies B. accompanying C. accompanied D. will accompany 8. The announcement of John Stanton's retirement was not well received by most of the staff members, but Leslie, his long time friend and colleague, was extremely …….to hear that Mr Stanton will now be able to enjoy some leisure time. A. happiest B. happily C. happier D. happy 9. Nevada Jobfind Inc. is planning to host a career fair for college graduates seeking…………in the healthcare sector. A. employ B. employment C. employee D. employing 10. The manager has asked Mr. Lim to submit his final report on the sales of the new washing machine…………April 30th. A. with B. toward C. between D. by 11. Following the visit to your production facility in Hong Kong next week, we………….a comprehensive factory automation program to meet your company's needs. A. will create B. was created C. having created D. had been creating 3
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12. Any employers or contractors who are found to have…………safety laws will be subject to a heavy fine. A. complied B. observed C. breached D. adhered 13. Mr. Tanaka decided to resign, because a significant drop in customer satisfaction has had an adverse impact on sales………… A. grower B. grow C. grown D. growth 14. …………his appointment as our head of accounting services, Paul Robinson was working as a high-powered merchant banker in London. A. Since B. Prior to C. Except D. Because 15. We believe that the popularity of …………products is the result of a combination of beauty and functionality. A. Us B. We C. Our D. Ours 16. …………his falling out with his former employer, Mr. Lee still meets with some of his old co- workers from time to time. A. Subsequently B. However C. Meanwhile D. Despite 4
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17. Library users must remove all…………belongings when they leave the library for more than a half hour. A. unlimited B. personal C. accurate D. believable 18. Personnel changes within the marketing department …………no surprise, as it completely failed to meet the target on the most recent project. A.made of B. came as C. spoke of D.came across 19. …………anyone wish to access the information the status of his or her order, the password should be entered. A. If B. Should C. Whether D. As though 20. The latest training…………contains tips on teaching a second language to international students. A. method B. guide C. staff D. role 21. The more we spent with the sales team, the more…………we were with their innovative marketing skills. A. impression B. impress C. impresses D. impressed 5
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22. …………Mega Foods imports only one kind of cheese now, the company will be importing a total of five varieties by next year. A. Until B. Once C. Unless D. Although 23. Anyone…………experiences complications with the new software is encouraged to bring this matter to Mr. Gruber's attention in room 210. A. Who B. Which C. Whom D. whose 24. Fast………….in computer technology have made it possible for the public to access a second- to-none amount of news and information. A. Inspections B. Belongings C. Advances D. Commitments 25. Whether it is………….to register for a student discount card depends on the needs of the individual. A. necessary B. necessarily C. necessitate D. necessity 26. As space is limited, be sure to contact Bill in the personnel department a minimum of three days in advance to…………for a workshop. A. approve B. express C. register D. record 6
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27. Ms. Walters was…………to make a presentation on how to increase revenue when I entered the room. A. nearly B. off C. close D. about 28. Considering her ability, dedication, and expertise, I am…………that Ms. Yoko will be the most suitable person for the position of marketing manager. A. Confident B. Obvious C. Noticeable D. Intelligent 29. …………the workload is very high at the moment, all the team members are optimistic that they will be able to finish the required work on time. A. Even though B. According to C. As if D. In order for 30. Because the store was………… located, it had a huge advantage in exposing its goods tothe public, which had an impact on its increase in sales. A. center B. central C. centrally D. centered 31. …………the city council has approved the urban renewal project, we need to recruit several new workers. A. If so B. Rather than C. Owing to D. Given that 7
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32. The technicians…………tested all air-conditioning units to ensure that the cooling system is running smoothly. A. systematically B. exceedingly C. increasingly D. lastly 33. We have…………confidence in the product's ability to provide unrivaled protection in an exposed blast environment. A. productive B. eventual C. informative D. absolute 34. The marketers make an…………of products that attract a wide variety of potential customers. A. array B. alleviation C. origin D. extension 35. Newer branches can be opened worldwide…………we can properly translate our marketing goals. A.as soon as B. right away C. promptly D.in time for 36. Despite the fact that the new…………was developed by MIN Communications, its parent company received all the credit for it. A. technology B. technologies C. technological D. technologists 37.Greg O'Leary has been leading research in our laboratories…………over eighteen years. A. in 8
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B. for C. up D. from 38. Library and information science majors should be reminded of the seminar beginning…………at 6:00 p.m in room 212B. A. promptly B. prompts C. prompter D. prompted 39. The meteorological agency recommended that tourists to the region be…………dressed for frigid conditions. A. suitable B. suitably C. suitability D. suitableness 40. The letter from Ms. Win seems to have disappeared without a………… A.whisper B. peep C. trace D.flash PART 6: 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), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet. Questions 41-43 refer to the following article. A long time ago, this part of the town used to be a place where people came to relax and get away from their stress. Although this was ….(41)... a shelter for people to escape, it has now (A) just (B) once 9
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(C) such (D) likely become a chaotic and noisy market area. Up until a few years ago, it wasn't as bad as it is now. Although it is true that some people in the neighborhood supported the expansion of the market a few years ago, now most of them….(42)… (A) would have agreed (B) would agree (C) has agree (D) were agreeing that it has gotten out of control and created many serious problems for the area. .…(43)…., it might have already gotten too far out of control. What we really need right now is not a (A) In fact (B) In spite of (C) On the other hand (D) Even though mere intervention by civilians but strong action from the mayor's office. Question 44-46 refer to the following announcement. Want to discover the latest trends in International Business? Sign up for our free workshops, to be held October 2-6. Register now online! Starting Sept. 1, employees will be able to access a new workshop registration system at www.employeetraining.com. To enter the site, a staff ID number and password are required. If you don't already have these, contact your immediate supervisor. Employees are encouraged to sign up early for workshops, as the number .of participants is….(44)…. to 50 per session. Provided that seats remain available, employees can easily (A) limiting (B) limited (C) limitedly (D) limitation 10
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register for sessions. If a session is …(45)…., however, staff can request that they be (A) valid (B) full (C) finished (D) over contacted if a space opens up. The upcoming sessions…...(46)….. on the 5th floor of the Stafford Suite building. (A) have been held (B) will be held (C) are being held (D) were being held Question 47-49 refer to the following notice. With the expansion of the Wellness Recreation Center, projected to open Fall 2011, the Recreational Sports Department will be able to build on our current tradition of offering students a wide ….(47)…..of healthy activities at all ability levels. (A) part (B) extension (C) variety (D) limit ……(48)…,of the many activities we currently offer, the City of Laredo and TAMIU community (A) Beside (B) Or else (C) And then (D) Accordingly are planning to participate in an array of youth activities beginning Summer 2010. These 2-to 3- week-long activities promote health and wellness while providing fun and safe activities to the youth of Laredo and TAMIU. 11
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Activities would include softball, soccer, basketball, and other recreational events. If you are interested in …(49)…your son/daughter or our youth camp, please contact us at (A) registering (B) joining (C) agreeing (D) running 326-3015for more information. Question 50-52 refer to the following advertisement Security Inc. is the most trusted name in the sales and service of financial equipment and automated teller machines. Offering a degree of personal yet professional service that is unrivaled in the financial industry today, all employees at Security Inc. are…(50)….… (A) dedicated (B) using (C) instructed (D) dependent to customer service and your complete satisfaction. We offer flexibility not found anywhere else in the financial services industry. Security Inc. can assemble a unique financial equipment package across multiple manufacturers' product lines or tailor a financial equipment service program to…(51)… your specific (A) hope (B) tend (C) make up (D) meet business needs. We offer the widest array of financial equipment products, services and supplies. This diversity in product and service offerings, combined with our unrivaled knowledge in the sale and service of automated teller machines, provides a ….(52)…. edge and real value (A) excellent (B) competitive 12
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(C) comparable (D) commensurate for our customers. Part 7 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. Question 53-54 refer to the following announcement. RICH TO APPEAR AS THE FIRST GUEST ON THE RACHEL RATIGAN SHOW Adrienne Rich, who is an alumna of Jackson Madison High School will be appearing on the BBC's new talk show, The Rachel Ratigan Show, this Saturday night. The Rachel Ratigan Show is premiering this week and Rich is honored to be the first guest on the show. She will be interviewed about her second novel, A Woman Observed, which depicts a 35-year-old divorced woman living in a city as observed through the eyes of other characters. The book has hit No. 14 on the New York Times Bestseller List and has been praised by critics as the most commercially successful feminist novel this year. To watch the show, tune in to channel 4 at 9 P.M. this Saturday. 53. What is the purpose of the announcement? (A) To criticize a feminist novel (B) To describe a guest of a television show (C) To introduce a newly launched television program (D) To raise sales of a novel 54. What can be inferred about Adrienne Rich? (A) She has written a Geography. (B) She hasn't yet graduated from high school. (C) Her writing is fictional. 13
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(D) Her book has been strictly criticized. Question 55-56 refer to the following announcement. Beginning this year, Renaissance Strategy Inc. will provide financial aid to fulltime employees with children in school. Financial aid is available to candidates from elementary school to college, but homeschooling is not included. There are also certain requirements that you must meet in order to be eligible for financial aid. Eligible candidates must be enrolled as full-time students and maintain passing grades. Candidates must also submit a copy of proof of enrollment along with application forms which you can find at the front of the administration division. How much aid your child receives will depend on your financial need and on the amount of other aid you receive. Aid will be paid directly to the school on a yearly basis. If you need more information or have any questions about the program, please call 123-5656. 55. What is the announcement intended for? (A) Giving information on government financial aid (B) Motivating employees to pursue an academic career (C) Strengthening the scholarship eligibility requirements (D) Supporting the children of employees 56. What is NOT indicated about applying for financial aid? (A) The sum of financial support received is determined by a recipient's performance. (B) Candidates must be full-time students. (C) A certificate to show status of enrollment is essential. (D) Candidates who are homeschooled are not eligible. Question 57-60 refer to the following letter. Dear Sirs, Four months ago, I signed up for a premium membership at Fitness First at a monthly fee of $55. When I signed up, I was told that I was free to cancel my membership at any time, for any reason, with no extra payment. Since I joined, I have been extremely disappointed in the Fitness First's facilities and staff. The locker rooms and swimming pools are poorly maintained and extremely dirty. The Jacuzzi has been out of order for more than a month and repairs on it have not even begun. The Pilates class 14
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schedule has been changed several times, without notice, and the instructor never seemed to be fully devoted to the class. I telephoned Fitness First and was told that - contrary to what I was told verbally when signing up - I would have to pay a "processing fee" of $75 to end my membership. One week later, I received a bill in the mail saying I still owed the processing fee. I refuse to pay this fee. If you continue billing me, I will be discussing the matter with my lawyer. In addition, I will be filing formal complaints with the City Business Bureau and the Health Department about the unsanitary condition of your facilities. I suggest you discuss the matter with your billing department immediately. Julia Londale Julia Londale 57. What is the main point of this letter? (A) To discuss a membership upgrade (B) To suggest improvement of the facilities (C) To inform a health club of disapproval about a cancellation fee (D) To ask the gym to accept a refund request 58. Why is Ms. Londale unhappy with her club membership? (A) The gym didn't provide enough information initially. (B) The club facilities are poorly managed and maintained. (C) The fee has been increased unexpectedly. (D) The receptionist was very rude to her. 59. How does Ms. Londale feel about being charged the processing fee? (A) She understands that it is part of the contract. (B) She is happy that the fee wasn't as high as she expected. (C) She is angry that she was told differently when she joined. (D) She felt that it was not an important matter. 60. What is Ms. Londale least likely to do if she gets a request for the processing fee again? (A) Consult a lawyer (B) Make a formal complaint (C) Report it to the Health Department (D) Pay the processing fee 15
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Question 61-63 refer to the following notice. Following up its successful Sushi Workshop in July, the Japan-America Society of Greater Long Island presents sushi chef Maksui from Kenichi for an advanced sushi workshop on Sunday, October 25th at the Tri-fold Clubhouse (410 Guadalupe St.) from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This workshop will allow attendees of the previous workshop to build on their sushi-making skills. This is not a free event. The cost for current JGA members is $35. If you're a nonmember, the cost is $40 (Please bring exact change in cash). Although the cost includes all the ingredients necessary to make sushi, you will need to bring your own knife and a towel or cloth of some sort. Please note that registration is required in order to attend this class. Space is limited. Send a registration request to jga-events@jga.org by Thursday, October 22. 48 hours' notice is required in order to cancel. 61. What is the main purpose of the notice? (A) To inform readers of a useful website (B) To describe the Japan-America Society of Greater Long Island (C) To instruct people how to write poetry (D) To announce an upcoming workshop 62. What information is NOT given in the notice? (A) The workshop instructor's name (B) Late registration instructions (C) Cancellation instructions (D) Things to bring to the workshop 63. According to the notice, who is the workshop tailored to? (A) Intermediate sushi chefs (B) Beginner sushi chefs (C) New JGA members (D) All JGA members Question 64-67 refer to the following letter. LBA Local Businesses of Albany 121 S. Main St., Albany, NY 12019 November 9 16
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Dear Ms. LeChevre, We would like to invite you to participate in our upcoming meeting, to be held on Wednesday, November 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hilton Suites. During this meeting we plan to hold an election for the next LBA president, who will serve for the coming year. Past presidents will be present to explain the importance of the position and to help facilitate the voting process. This year we have four members interested in running for this position; please note that their professional profiles are attached. Make sure to review these profiles prior to the meeting. There will be a question-and- answer session with this year's candidates before voting begins. We are anticipating a large turnout at this year's election, and hope that you will be able to join us on this important day. If, for some reason, you are unable to attend, we ask that you send in your vote using the attached mail-in ballot. You can send the form to Local Businesses of Albany, 121 S. Main St., Albany, NY 12019. Please make sure that your ballot arrives by November 17. Our bylaws state that a majority of the LBA's members must vote in the upcoming election in order for us to officially inaugurate a new president. Because of this, we ask that you make voting a priority and either attend the meeting or send in your ballot by mail. Sincerely, David Smith 64. Why is the LBA holding a meeting? (A) To review its bylaws (B) To revise its voting procedures (C) To inspire new members to join (D) To choose a new president 65. If Ms. LeChevre cannot attend the meeting, what should she do? (A) Complete a mail-in ballot (B) Send an apology letter to the president (C) Make a financial contribution to the LBA (D) Run for president 66. What is attached to the letter? (A) LBA's budget status (B) A annual calendar of events (C) Profiles of those running for president 17
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(D) A directory of small businesses 67. What can be inferred about Ms. LeChevre? (A) She wants to be president. (B) She works for the president. (C) She takes charge of counting the ballots. (D) She is a member of the LBA. Question 68-70 refer to the following notice. RESERVATIONS To ensure a table at SkyCity, at the top of Seattle’s Space Needle, reservations are recommended. To make a reservation call: 206-905-2100 or 800-938-9582. Groups are welcome but must be scheduled in advance and are limited to no more than 21 guests. Parties of 10 or more cannot be accommodated May 31 through September 3. Your elevator ride and Observation Deck visit are complimentary with your reservation at SkyCity. Reservations are available for seating during the following hours: Lunch Monday - Friday 11:00am – 3:00pm Brunch Saturday & Sunday 10:00am – 3:00pm Dinner Sunday – Thursday 5:00pm – 9:00pm Friday & Saturday 5:00pm – 10:00pm 40. What kind of place is SkyCity? A. A restaurant B. A ship C. A museum D. A theme park 41. When could you go with a party of 12 people? A. February 2nd, without needing a reservation B. June 24th, with a reservation C. May 3rd, with a reservation D. You cannot go with a group of 12 people 42. What time On Friday can you NOT reserve a table? 18
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A. 10am B. 2pm C. 9pm D. 10pm Question 71-74 refer to the following article. IntersiI Corp., manufacturer of high-performance wireless networking solutions, announced today that it will relocate its corporate headquarters from Irvine, Calif. to Milpitas, effective December 1, 2010. The company plans to accommodate the expanding operation with the relocation of the finance, human resources, IT and sales operations facilities. Intersil Corp. cited Milpitas' skilled work force, good access to an international airport, and the generous tax incentives offered by the state government and the cost-effective environment as the main reasons for choosing the city for its new head office. The move is expected to generate up to 90 new high-paying jobs for local residents. With an average annual salary of $10,000, Intersil's annual payroll for workers in Milpitas will surpass $4 million. This is good news for the city. "Our attractiveness as a place to live and work, makes this city an excellent home for Intersil where they can prosper and grow well into the future. Also, Intersil's impressive salaries will significantly impact the local economy," said Mayor Ronald Lopez. Although the relocation will cost Intersil Corp. a significant amount of money, executives feel it is a worthwhile investment. "We can continue to execute our plan towards profitability, while building our company for the future in the new site," CEO Adriana Cruz said in a press statement. 71. What is the article mainly about? (A) The state of a city's local economy (B) The rise of the employment rate (C) The relocation of a company (D) The improvement of an existing tax law 72. What is indicated about lntersil Corp? (A) The existing headquarters is in Milpitas. (B) Its business is expanding. 19
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(C) It has a cost-effective environment. (D) It has highly skilled workers. 73. The word "surpass" in paragraph 3, line 3, is closest in meaning to (A) exceed (B) include (C) develop (D) accelerate 74. How does the CEO feel about the company's plan? (A) anxious (B) angry (C) depressed (D) confident Question 75-76 refer to the following notice. Looking for Cozy House? Looking for roommates who want to live in a cozy 3-bedroom apartment starting on March 1st. The location is great and very convenient, only a short walk to bus stops. The interior is quite charming with large windows and high ceilings. The apartment includes sizeable kitchen, living room, and two full bathrooms. Trash collection and water are included in monthly rent; all other utilities are split evenly. There is no parking included, but there is a garage across the street that offers monthly rental. For more information, call 250-356-2368. 75. What is the purpose of the notice? A. Inform residents of an increase in utility fees B. Advertise a room for rent C. Update new regulations for tenants D. Recruit a manager for an apartment building 76. What is included in the notice? A. All utilities are included in the rent B. The kitchen is not spacious C. It is close to public transportation D. Onsite parking is available 20
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