Tài liệu New toeic 400 - practice test 1

LISTENING TEST In the Listening test, you will be asked to demonstrate how well you understand spoken English. The entire Listening test will last approximately 45 minutes. There are four parts, and directions are given for each part. You must mark your ansvvers on the separate ansvver sheet. Do not vvrite your answers in the test book. PART1 Directions: For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in your test book. When you hear the statements, ýou must select the one statement that best describes what you see in the picture. Then find the number of the question on your ansvver sheet and mark your ansvver. The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Sample Answer (S) CD • CS) Exam ple Statement (C), “They are having a meal.” is the best description of the picture, so you should select ansvver (C) and mark it on your ansvver sheet. 28 Hem TOE1C Practice Test 1 1ế Listening Section 2 9 1 130 New T06IC Practice Test 1 Listening Section 31 32 New TOEIC Practice Test 1 PAR T2 Directions: You will hear a question or statement and three responses spoken in English. They will be spoken only one time and will not be printed in your test book. Select the best response to the question or statement and mark the letter (Á), (B), or (C) on your ansvver sheet. Sample Answer Example <£>•<© You will hear: Are you sure we are not behind schedule? You will also hear: (A) Don’t look back. (B) Yes, we have plenty of time. (C) I was certain that it was in front of this building. The best response to the question “Are you sure we arẹ not behind schedule?” is choice (B), “Yes, we have plenty of time,” so (B) is the correct ansvver. 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Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 22. Mark your ansvver on your ansvver sheet. 37. Mark your ansvver on your answer sheet. 23ẽ Mark your answer on your ansvver sneet. 38. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 24. Mark your ansvver on your answer sheet. 39. Mark your answer on your answer sheet. 25. Mark your answer on your ansvver sheet. 40. Mark your ansvver on your answer sheet. 34 N ewTO EICPradiceTest1 P AR T3 Directions: You will hear some conversations betvveen two people. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speakers say in each conversation. Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your ansvver sheet. The conversations will be spoken only one time and wili not be printed in your test book. 41. What is the vvoman trying to do? (A) (B) (C) (D) Send a letter overseas. Buy her sister a present. Call for emergency aid. Make a reservation for a ílight. 42. Where does the man most likely work? (A) (B) (C) (D) In a department store. In a travel agency. In a post office. In a fire station. 44. What part of the day is it now? (A) (B) (C) (D) Morning. Aíternòón Evening. Midnight. 45. Where are the speakers having this conversation? (A) (B) (C) (D) In a tourist intormation center. In a factory. In a coffee shop. In a doctor’s office. 43. When must the letter arrive by? (A) (B) (C) (D) The 3rd. The 10th. The 19th. The 22nd. 46. What does the woman usually have for breaktast? (A) (B) (C) (D) A bagel with cream cheese. Vienna sausages A regular coffee. A piece of cake. Go on to the next page Listening Sedion 35) 47. Whom will the GB Society give the donations to? (A) (B) (C) (D) Foreign retugees. Poor children. Abusedvvives. Homeless people. 48. How many daughters does the vvoman have? (A) (B) (C) (D) Two. Three. Four. Six. 53. When was the meeting originally scheduled fòr? (A) (B) (C) (D) The 12th. The 19th. The21st. The 22nd. 54. What is delaying the meeting for so long? (A) (B) (C) (D) The man’s urgent call home. The man’s work in the office. The man’s illness. The man’s business trip. 55. What will the man most likely do next? 49. What will be in the woman’s box? (A) (B) (C) (D) Clothes. Toys and dolls. Amodeltruck. Books. (A) (B) (C) (D) Get back to work. Call his wife. Go to the airport. Call Jason Alexander’s office. 56. Where does the man live? 50. Where is this conversation taking place? (A) (B) (C) (D) !n a post office. In a library. In a convenience store. In a book store. (A) (B) (C) (D) In Georgetovvn. In another City. 15 blocks awáy. In a toreign country. 57. Where are they having this conversation? 51. What is the woman’s problem? (A) (B) (C) (D) She damaged an item. She lost her stamps. She íailed her literature class. She can’t locate a book. 52. How long can the woman have the Red Badge? (A) (B) (C) (D) Í36 Foroneday. For20days. For 21 daýs. For29daýs. New TOEIC Practice Test 1 (A) (B) (C) (D) In a home appliances shop. In a natural history museum. In a take-out restáurant. In a train station. 58. What intormation does the vvoman need to know? (A) (B) (C) (D) The man’s year of birth. The man’s hobby. The man’s occupation. The man’s place of residence. 59. When is the party scheduled to happen? (A) (B) (C) (D) Monday. Tuesdáy. Thursdáy. Sunday. 60ẽ Why is Chris going to London? (A) (B) (C) (D) He is taking a vacation. He is being deportecỊ. He has been íired. He is being transíerred. 65. Where does the man’s friend work? (A) (B)' (C) (D) In the accounting department. In management. Inabank. In a fire station. 66. How do the speakers describe Dennis? (A) Hewaskind. (B) He tlattered his boss. (C) He was caretul about company money. (D) He was physically fit. 61. What will the vvoman do for the party? (A) She will cancel her other appointment. (B) She will buy presents for Chris’ tamily. (C) She will go to London to attend the party. (D) She will prepare a birthday cake. 62. What is the woman’s job? (A) (B) (C) (D) Adoctor. Asalesperson. Amusician. Ateacher. 63. How many CDs are provided for the introductory offer? (A) (B) (C) (D) One. Three. Ahalfdozen. Dozen 67. Why was Dennis fired? (A) (B) (C) (D) He was stealing money. He made too many accounting errors. He was critical of management. He hid his criminal record. 68. What are the man and vvoman talking about? (A) (B) (C) (D) Aíriend. A movie. Anewspaper. A car accident. 69. What is true about the car driver? (A) (B) (C) (D) He was driving recklessly. He was running from the police. He was drinking and driving. He was not old enough to drive. 70. Who was hurt badly? 64. What does the man ask the vvoman to give him? (A) (B) (C) (D) An additional discount. A call later in the day. A list of the Products. Free speakẽrs. (A) (B) (C) (D) The van passengers. The driver of the red car. The newspaper reporter. The people nearby. Go on to the next page Listening Sectìon 37Í PA R T4 Directions: You will hear some short talks given by a single speaker. You will be asked to ansvver three questions about what the speaker says in each short talk. Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your ansvver sheet. The talks will be spoken only one time and will not be printed in your test book. 71. What kind of product is being advertised? (A) (B) (C) (D) Amask. Gtoves. Jewelry. Towels. 72. How may consumers purchase this product? (A) (B) (C) (D) By visiting a store. By mail order. By Online shopping. From the hospital. 74. Who was the victim of the accident? (A) (B) (C) (D) Ateendriver. Ajudge. Ayoungvvoman. An intant. 75. Who is the unlicensed driver? (A) (B) (C) (D) Sarah Ginnis. Sarah Ginnis’ fianGé. Richard Miller. Ms. Miller. 76. What do some people insist? 73ệ For what quantity is the discount price otíered? < (A) Onepair. (B) Five dozen pairs. (C) 90pairs. (D) 120pairs. 38 New TOEIC Practice Test 1 (A) Mr. Miller should get a stronger penalty. (B) Sarah should marry her íiancé. (C) The baby should be raised by the teenage girl. (D) The Street should have more satety measures. 77. What is the SỊÌeaker announcing? (A) The rent will be lovvered. (B) The cost of Utilities has increased. (C) They will have a brand-new insurance policy. (D) The landlord wiil move out. 83. Where was the advertisement tound? (A) (B) (C) (D) In a magazine. On a poster. In a local shop. In a community publication. 84. Why is Patricia Sanders making this call? 78. What is likely to happen next year? (A) Utilities will be included in the rent. (B) Tenants will get their news through a community bulletin. (C) Price of gas and oil will rise. (D) Insurance will be included in the monthly rent. 79. What was NOT included in the previous rent? (A) (B) (C) (D) VVater. Electricity. Gas. Maintenance. (A) (B) (C) (D) To sell windows. To make a doctor’s appointment. To inquire about buying window shades. To vvrite a report on windows. 85. What will Mr. Tovvnsend do after hearing this message? (A) (B) (C) (D) Return her call. Install new blinds to his windows. Make an appointment. Call the local paper. 86. How will the tour be conđucted? 80. What is the purpose of this announcement? (A) (B) (C) (D) To list the vvorkers on probation. To announce an inspection. To introduce pay cuts. To demonstrate the povver of upper management. 81. What justification is used for the screening tests? (A) VVorkers are enslaved by the company. (B) Employées voted to run the screenings. (C) Management can prove that this will increase productivity. (D) It is stated in the company handbook. (A) (B) (C) (D) By vehicle. Oníoot. Bybike. By ship. 87. How long is the tour? (A) (B) (C) (D) One day. Threedays. Tvvelve dáys. Twenty five days. 88. What fees are included in the tour? (A) (B) (C) (D) Round-trip air fare. Admission prices for guided tour sites. Breakíast and lunch. Shuttle Service from the airport. 82. What will happen if employees retuse the tests? (A) (B) (C) (D) They wili be íired. Their earnings will be reduced. They will be prosecuted. Their supervisor will be questioned. ListeningSecíon 391 89. What does this company advertise? (A) (B) (C) (D) Car parts. Vehicle maintenance and upkeep. Insurance. A new banking policy. 90. What does the speaker say about NECKO? (A) (B) (C) (D) It has been around since 1930. It has merged with another company. It has just declared bankruptcy It has been very successíul. 91. What does A.M. Best Company do? (A) Assess companies’ tìnancial records. (B) Conduct telephone research on customer satistaction. (C) Purchase bankrupt companies. (D) Provide internet Service. 92. What is the purpose of this announcement? (A) To announce a merger. (B) To declare the termination of relations betvveen two companies. (C) To introduce new gaming software. (D) To run a new anti-virus program. 95. How did Ms. Watson send in her application form? (A) (B) (C) (D) Inperson Bymail. By internet. Byfax. 96. What day is it today? (A) (B) (C) (D) Monday. Tuesdáy. VVednesday. Friday. 97. What kinds of Service does the caller NOT mention? (A) (B) (C) (D) Fitness. Exercise equipment. Svvimming lessons. Racket sports. 98. Why is the commission closing some offices? (A) To use services from an outside supplier. (B) To renovate the interior. (C) To move to bigger offices. (D) To meet with the public in a more intimate setting. 93. What is the last joint project? (A) (B) (C) (D) Macintosh. iControl 1.2.2. lconBrowser. lconViewer. 94. What problems occurred in the iControl 1.1.1 version? (A) (B) (C) (D) The screen often froze. It wasn’t compatible with Macintosh. The computel' turns off automatically. It wouldn’t save the work done. 99. How many offices will the commission have at thie end of 2005? (A) (B) (C) (D) 99. 211. 2,600. 2,900. 100. How will some of the laid-off employees be compensated? (A) Pay for the next tive years. (B) Given jobs automatically. (C) Allowed to ạpply to the outsourcec' company. (D) Work in another country. This is the end of the Listening testềTurn to Part 5 in your test bookễ |40 New TOEIC Practice Test 1 1 READING TEST In the Reading test, you will read a variety of texts and ansvver several different types of reading comprehension questions. The entire Reading test will last 75 minutes. There are three parts, and directions are given for each part. You are encouraged to ansvver as many questions as possible vvithin the time allovved. You must mark your ansvvers on the separate ansvver sheet. Do not vvrite your answers in the test book. PART5 Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences belovv. Four answer choices are given belovv each sentence. Select the best ansvver to complete the sentence. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your ansvver sheet. 101. Because the community fundraiser is unable to raise a hundred thousand dollars, plans for building a community library have been------ . (A) (B) (C) (D) embarked comprehended terminated raised 102. Known to be attentive and------ , Jan received many calls from parents who needed babysitters. (A) (B) (C) (D) reliable boring reluctant aggressive 103. Cathy ate------ to redủce her weight but she noticed that she had less energy and could not be as productive as betore. (A) (B) (C) (D) svveetly loose small minimally 104. The employees immediately gathered around th e ------ the boss had tacked up to the office bulletin board. (A) (B) (C) (D) 142 salary notice utility shadovv New TOEIC Practice Test 1 105. The suspect’s guilt became------ after he tried to escape from his cell when intormed of the results of the lie detector test (A) (B) (C) (D) evidently evidenced evidences evident 106. Although th e ------ version of the book was cheaper, Jake decided to purchase • the novel in its original form and read it in its entirety. (A) (B) (C) (D) sold parental illegal condensed 107. Torrential dovvnpours and overcast skies caused extended------ for the two airports in the tri-state region. (A) (B) (C) (D) delays danger season íorecasts 108. Atter caretul review, the judge declared that the 15-year-old would be held-----for her actions and be sent to a juvenile delinquent center. (A) (B) (C) (D) martial marital accountable deducible 109. After listening to his voice messages, Dr. Franklin------ called back each of his callers, most of whom were patients. (A) (B) (C) (D) modestly eamestlý moderately promptly 110. The couple was torced to make-----after they heard nevvs reports that predicted a dangerous typhoon for the area they were traveling to. (A) (B) (C) (D) tested redundancy revievv late 112. The candidate vowed to ------ public schools with new textbooks and cutbacks in taxes but íailed to act on either promise once he was elected. (A) (B) (C) (D) address sell purchase provide 113. Any food left outside and not quickly stored in the reừigerator has a tendency to ------ even after only a few hours. (A) (B) (C) (D) hardly hard harder harden 114Ể The epidermis, the------ term used in biology textbooks and hospitals for skin, is the body’s largest deíense against outside disease. (A) (B) (C) (D) (A) (B) (C) (D) 116. cancel cancellations tocancel canceling 111. The editor spent two hours meticulously searching ttìrough the article to correct errors in spelling and------ . (A) (B) (C) (D) 115. All of Alíred Hitchcock’s tilms have been ------ by protessional and amateur critics a countless number of times. healthy technical protective recent , permissible office attire does not include backless sandals, flip-flops, or any outíit revealing too much skin, but some companies may be more lenient. (A) (B) (C) (D) 117. straddled directed acted revievved Provocatively Generally VVarmly Studiously to take credit for the success of the operation, Charlie gave a speech emphasizing the hard teamvvork that had taken place throughout the year. (A) (B) (C) (D) Retuse Reíused Retusing To reíuse 118. In addition to being a renovvned socialite and television star, Kim was also considered to be Boston’s most iníluential------ . (A) (B) (C) (D) industry wealth environmentalist sermon 119. Hilary spent a month searching for a hairstyle that w as------ with her active litestyle. (A) (B) (C) (D) physical compatible worthy rich 120. If Mona had asked hiỊT) tQ, deliver the documents personally, Jeffrey — — all the way to New Jerséỵ by train to fulfill her request. (A) (B) (C) (D) be going have gone would have gone will go Go on to the next page Reading Sectkxi 43 ỉ 121. Faced with one last chance to win over the investors, the management team convened to discuss------strategies for rapidly increasing protit over the next two years. (A) (B) (C) (D) plans losing anguished innovative 122. Only certain officers in the police station have------to the evidence room vvhere items that are tound at the scene of the crime are stored. (A) (B) (C) (D) authority access handle possibility 123. The greatest compliment she received that evening was from a stranger who commented how íriendly and------she seemed when she smiled. (A) (B) (C) (D) related horrible approachable rèserved 124. Although------cutting down the trees in her yard cost ten thousand dollars, she was glad she had not asked her sons to do the jot>ỗ (A) (B) (C) (D) protessionally cooperatively paintully íamiliarly 125. Don turned to the internet------to purchase a camera quickly and cheaply but was annoyed when he could not find the exact model he wanted. (A) (B) (C) (D) in order such as in addition to so that I 126. Any person vvishing to donate money to local charities is asked to ------out a quick survey afterward. (A) (B) (C) (D) 44 check fill pull bring New TOEIC Practice Test 1 127. Claudia------payday so eagerly that her covvorkers vvonder if she is having money problems at home. (A) (B) (C) (D) anticipates scorns accepts receives 128ầ One of the reasons why an important case takes so long in selecting a jury is that authorities want to select people who will be------and objective in their decisions. (A) (B) (C) (D) elderly chosén promised impartial 129. The cup of coffee provided the much needed------effect Alan needed to stay alert during a string of atternoon presentations. (A) (B) (C) (D) slumbering boosting starting rising 130. When the date------, the nurse replaced the medỉcation and stored extra pills in the dravver underneath the old woman’s bed. (A) (B) (C) (D) expired set tilled closed 131. Gripping her bleeding elbovv, Trisha cursed------left that jagged piece of glass on top of the vvástebasket so carelessly. (A) (B) (C) (D) whenever vvhichever whoever vvhatever 132. Because his------qualities can easily be mistaken for laziness, Tom usually makes a bad impression on people he shares a distant relationship with. (A) (B) (C) (D) passive sleeping secret vigilant 133. The damage was not------ as bad as she had imagined, but her dresser and bed were burrrt so badly that they had to be replaced. (A) (B) (C) (D) nearly broké very next 134. The recent erratic behavior of the chairman lett many vvorkers under him w ith----- - about hís psychological State. (A) (B) (C) (D) suggestions pardons diagnosis questions 135. He was taking painstaking effort to redo the rejected draíts------ his boss continued to regard him as a slacker. (A) so (B) nor 9 yet. (D) and 136. The manager made an announcement through the loud speaker------ a sudden mandatory meeting for all employees. (A) (B) (C) (D) regarding portraying surveying calculating 137. Once the fish started to appear belly-up on the suríace of Lake Nocamixon, Ỉ0C31 residents coníirmed that the vvaters were (A) (B) (C) (D) deleted thrived puritied polluted 138. He stayed at the office --— the night janitor came by and politely suggested he retire for the night. (A) (B) (C> (D) at beíore until up to 139. To b e ------ for the store associate position, applicants are required to have garnered a high school diploma and list three protessional reterences. (A) (B) (C) (D) considerable lease eligible purported 140. In lesser developed nations, th e ------ is ottentimes controlled by political leaders and members of the góvemment. (A) (B) (C) (D) presidential citizen economy legal Go on to the next page R eadngS ednn 4 5 1 PAR T6 Directions: Read the texts belovv. A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences. For each empty space in the text, select the best ansvver to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your ansvver sheet. Questions 141-143 refer to the following passage. Dear Mr. Walrod, Thank you for your enquiry of November. We have____________our summer catalogue and price-list giving details of c.i.í. 141. (A) íorgotten (B) enclosed (C) relieved (D) vvatched Melbourne prices, discounts and delivery dates. Though you will see we offer a wide selection of watches, may we draw your attention to pp. 14-21, and pp. 34-39 in our catalogue vvhich we think might suit the market you are ____________with? 142. (A) breaking (B) ending (C) giving up (D) dealing And on page 18 you will notice our latest designs in jewelled vvatches vvhich are becoming popular among both men and vvomen. As you____________probably aware, all our Products are fully guaranteed and backed by our 143. (A) are (B) will (C) do (D) don’t world-wide reputation. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require íurther iníormation. Meanwhile, we look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours sincerely 146 New TOEIC Practice Test 1 Questions 144-146 refer to the following passage. * * * * * * * You may be interested to know that our bodies make all the cholesterol we need. When your doctor takes a blood test to measure your cholesterol level, the doctor is actually measuríng the ___________ of circulating cholesterol in your blood, or your blood cholesterol level. 144. (A) concern (B) patent (C) amount* (D) clone About 85 percent of your blood cholesterol level is ____________, vvhich means it is 145. (A) dangerous (B) endõgenous (C) unanimous (D) conscious produced by your body. The other 15 percent or so comes from an external source — your diet. Your dietary cholestero ____________from meat, poultry, fish, seatood and dairy 146. (A) originates (B) makes (C) goes (D) eliminates Products. It is possible for some people to eat íoods high in cholesterol and still have low blood cholesterol levels. Likewise, it is possible to eat foods low in cholesterol and still have a high level of blood cholesterol. * * * * * * * Go on to the next page Reading Section 47 Questions 147-149 refer to the following passage. Singapore is seeking to boost tourism with the giant Singapore Flyer that planners say will be 43 meters higher than the London Eye, a similar attraction located next to the River Thames. The Singapore Flyer project will be 178 meters high when it is completed in early 2008, and visitors will be able to ____________as far away as 45 kilometers, with views of 147. (A) see (B) protect (C) block (D) tell neighboring Malaysia and Indonesia, according to project managers. Construction is expected to begin later this month on the Singapore Flyer, vvhich ____________28 air-conditioned capsules that treat tourists to a captivating 37-minute 148. (A) teaturing (B) will íeature (C) have been teatured (D) can’t teature ride as the wheel goes around. Singapore hopes to attract 2.5 million people to its sightseeing vvheel in its tirst year of operation. The London Eye, vvhich offers a sweeping view of Central London, attracted some 3.5 million visitors in its first year of operation, a nd ____________hụgely pọpular. 149ề (A) stands (B) stops (C) remains (D) lowers |48 New TOEIC Practioe Test 1