Trắc nghiệm Tiếng Anh Toeic - Mini Test (Phần 2)

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Part II: Question - Response

Directions:

In this part of the test, you will hear a question or statement spoken in English. The question or statement and responses will be spoken just one time. They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully. You are to choose the response to each question or statement. Now listen to a sample queestion.

4. We really have to go now

Why do you need to cancel your appointment?

Should we meet for brunch today?

Mr. Wilson has taken charge of international sales, hasn’t he?

Where will you be sending this package?

How will the office equipment be transported?

Who’s in charge of controlling the product quality?

When is the best time to meet you?

What’s the timeline for the bid?

Aren’t you delivering an opening speech next week?

You want to adopt a new inventory control system, don’t you?

Part III: Short Conversations
Directions: You will hear some conversations between 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 answer sheet. The conversations will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time. Question 15 - 17 refer to following paragraph: M: Pardon me, is this the information desk for the leadership training seminar?
W: Yes, it is. What is your last name? I’ll pull up your registration file and package for you.
M: I’m Ted Dyson. And also, do you know where the talk on employee motivation will take place?
W: Hmmm. It begins at 10 a.m. in conference room A, here in the main convention building.
15. What does Mr. Dyson inquire about?

What will the woman give Dr. Dyson?

Where are the speakers most likely?

Question 18 - 20 refer to following paragraph: M: Hello, I would like the number for the Sheraton Hotel located in Montreal.
W: Which location do you prefer? I have listings for two Sheraton Hotels in the city.
M: I don’t know the exact address, but I would prefer the downtown location. Also, could you connect the call please?
W: sure. The number is 514-889-2093. Please stay on the line and I’ll put you through. Thank you for using Bell Directory Assistance.
18. What will the woman most likely do next?

What is the man unsure of?

Who is the man speaking with?

Question 21 - 23 refer to following paragraph: W: Hello, Jim. I just finished preparing these sandwiches
M: Thanks, Allie. That’s so nice of you.
W: it was quite a simple recipe. I roasted some vegetables and added them to a couple of slices of baguette
M: That will be a great appetizer as the guests are arriving, and I will go nicely with the beef kebabs I’m grilling. Why don’t you set them on the coffee table in the living room next to the fruit?
21. What is Jim doing?

What does Jim compliment Allie on?

What did Allie bring?

Question 24 - 26 refer to following paragraph: M: I’ve been trying to contact him all morning, sending faxes and emails. Mario’s away from his desk. Do you know where he’s gone?
W: He had to meet with some clients at the downtown branch. Apparently, their documents haven’t arrived yet, and he needed to deliver them himself
M: I have some great news. Kensington Market has decided to use our advertising campaign. I’d love for Mario to oversee the project
W: That sounds great. You should try to contact him on his cell phone. He would love to hear the news personally from you
24. How does the woman suggest getting in contact with Mario?

What issue is Mario dealing with?

Where is Mario now?

Question 27 - 29 refer to following paragraph: M: I just received my invoice from the gas company in the mail. I can’t believe the cost
W: Mine was quite high, too. I think it’s because I’ve been using my heater so much in this cold weather.
M: I have as well. However, I still believe it’s higher than it should be. Maybe I should contact the gas company to see if they regular rates have increased.
W: sounds like a good idea. Their customer service department is vey attentive. Keep me updated on what they tell you. What are the speakers talking about?
27. What would the woman like the man to do?

Why does the man want to make a call?

What are the speakers talking about?

Question 30 - 32 refer to following paragraph: W: Sam, how is the catalogue design going? I’d like to have it done and mailed out to our customers by the end of the week
M: Actually, there were some problems with the original design and we had to revise it. Although we have worked overtime since last week, it might be a little difficult to complete it within the week W: All right. Is it possible for you to get it ready by next Wednesday? (64)As our new clothing line is going to be released the week after next, I can’t give you more time than that. But I can ask Joan in the administration department to give you a hand if you want. M: I’d appreciate that. I can use all the help I can get.
30. What is offered to the man?

According to the man, what caused the delay?

What type of business are the speakers most likely engaged in?

Question 33 - 35 refer to following paragraph: M: Would you be able to come to my office and help me on this project Thursday?
We need to have it ready to present along with the next year’s budget at the board meeting at the end of the month.
W: Actually, I’m really busy on Thursday. Then, I’m going out of town for my sister’s wedding from Friday until Monday. How about Tuesday?
M: That’s no problem. We can put it off until then, as long as we get it done by next Friday.
W: Great. Then I’ll have my assistant, Judy, give you a call this afternoon to set a time for Tuesday
33. What information should the speakers present?

What is the woman doing on Friday?

When will the woman visit the man’s office?

Part IV: Short Talks
Directions: You will hear some talks given by a single speaker. You will be asked to answer three questions about what the speaker says in each talk. Select the best response to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet. The talks will not be printed in your test book and will be spoken only one time.
Question 36 - 38 refer to following paragraph: Good evening. This is the headquarters for the Irish National Bank. The office is now closed. Our regular business hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Saturday, with the exception of national holidays. Should you wish to speak to one of our company representatives, please leave a message after the tone. You are also able to check account balances using our touch tone service. You can also use our web service for bill payments, the transferring of funds, or to obtain new product information. Thank you for choosing INB, and we look forward to serving you again soon.
36. What information can customers obtain from the website?

What is inferred about the organization’s employees?

Who is the message most likely directed at?

Question 39 - 41 refer to following paragraph:
The township of Lincoln would like to inform its citizens of the upcoming city closures due to festival events. Starting Friday November 9th, St. Pau Street will be closed due to the Annual City Parade. Pedestrian traffic only will be permitted between Church Street and Jarvis Avenue. Priority access will be given to families with small children who wish to attend the event. The streets are expected to reopen Monday November 12th. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. However, we do hope that all of the residents of Lincoln will join in the festivities to help make the annual event a success. If you have any questions about other planned events, please contact the city’s tourism authority at 239-3497
39. What should people do if they have questions?

Form when will St. Paul Street be closed to vehicles?

What is the purpose of this radio announcement?

Question 42 - 44 refer to following paragraph:
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to our third annual Business Awards Luncheon. We will begin with opening comments from last year’s Business person of the year, after which we will enjoy a buffet-style lunch. Please remember that tickets are still available for next month’s charity ballroom dance event, entitled “Under the Sea”. Which you can purchase at the reception desk. Shortly after lunch we will be acknowledging this year’s award winners. Please sit back and enjoy.
42. What will happen immediately after lunch?

What will guests be doing at next month’s charity event?

What type of event is being held?

Question 45 - 47 refer to following paragraph: Don’t you deserve the most durable wristwatch on the market? You will never have to worry about damaging your watch again with Thompson’s new Skytime wristwatch. Our most recently developed wristwatch is extremely accurate, and is guaranteed for life. Our watches are not only reliable, they’re stylish too. If you order now, Thompson will also include a pair of Dark Horse sunglasses with your purchase, and will ship your order within 5 business representatives now at 1-800-999-7865
45. What should people do to receive a gift?

What gift is being offered?

What is suggested about Thompson’s wristwatches?

Question 48 - 50 refer to following paragraph:
I would like to thank you all for joining our board of directors meeting this morning. I wanted to let you know that we have chosen Ms. Josephine Reynolds as a successful applicant for the position of vice president of finance here at Jones & Burwell Consulting Services. After successful completion of our executive training program, Ms. Reynolds joins us with extensive experience in the finance industry, having worked as director of finance at The Optic Group in London for the past three years. Prior to that, Ms. Reynolds work several years as an accountant with The Hudson Bay Company in Madrid. She will now spend four weeks preparing for her new position in our Los Angeles branch office before relocating to our headquarters here in Seattle. We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Reynolds to our group, and we look forward to her success here in Seattle.
48. Where is the main office of Jones & Burwell Consulting?

How long did Ms. Reynolds work at The Optic Group?

What is the announcement about?

Part V: Incomplete Sentences
Directions: A word or pharse is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet. 51. You can -------- rebuild your credit by taking steps to repair your credit rating as soon as possible.

The company announced plans to -------- its corporate name to BATEL, Inc. for marketing and commercial purposes.

Make sure you provide the requested -------- when submitting advertising proposals since incomplete ones will not be accepted

Thank you for offering me a position with the company I wish to work for, and I really appreciate the efforts you’ve made on -------- behalf.

The ideal candidate should not only perform well under tight deadline pressure but also have a -------- familiarity with technical standards

People are aware of the importance of -------- physical activities which have a significant impact on reducing childhood obesity and chronic disease

Over the past three months, employees have been working -------- with support staff to accomplish their goals, working an average of eight hours per day.

All the forms you submit must be postmarked no later than the specified date -------- they will be considered untimely.

It looks like directors of the corporate finance division -------- the details of managerial compensation contracts

As a financial planner, Mr. Martin has a comprehensive -------- of the legal process, as well as financial and tax issues.

If you send the -------- information, I’ll drop by your area to look for suitable housing

We are -------- considering a wide variety of potential applicants, so please fill out your background information accurately.

If you plan to rent equipment, delivery and collection times, plus insurance coverage for any damage should all be dealt with -------- advance.

You can reach us either by phone or e-mail when you need technical -------- or have any questions about the product you purchased.

Part VI: Reading Comprehension
Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word or pharse is missing in some of the sentences. Four answer choices are given below each of the sentences. Select the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet.
Question 65 - 67 refer to following paragraph: Is there a way to prevent jet lag?
Jet lag is a sleep disturbance. (65) -------- common symptoms of jet lag are fatigue and irritability. One of the most recommended ways of reducing its effects is to adjust to the new time zone of your destination.
Research into the effects of natural light on the body (66) -------- that light may help you become used to the area you visit.
So, if you fly east to west, stay outside for several hours in the afternoon on the day you arrive to (67) -------- yourself to the sun and get out early the next morning. 65. (65) -------- common symptoms of jet lag are fatigue and irritability.

Research into the effects of natural light on the body (66) -------- that light may help you become used to the area you visit.

So, if you fly east to west, stay outside for several hours in the afternoon on the day you arrive to (67) -------- yourself to the sun and get out early the next morning.

Question 68 - 70 refer to following paragraph:
Yesterday, November 10, at approximately 3 p.m, we had a temporary (68) ........ various network servers are housed.
When he was finishing up, he found a loose wire which he connected the other day, so he had to reconnect it. However, it appears that when reconnecting it, he made some mistakes.
(69) ........ the machines affected were the new NS3, one of the primary name serves, and Happer, which controls the new operating (70) .......... systems.
Thanks
Bill 68. Yesterday, November 10, at approximately 3 p.m, we had a temporary (68) ........ various network servers are housed.

(69) ........ the machines affected were the new NS3, one of the primary name serves

and Happer, which controls the new operating (70) .......... systems.

Question 71 - 73 refer to following paragraph:
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 (71) ........ product lines or tailor a financial equipment service program to (72) ........ your specific 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 (73) ........edge and real value for our customers. 71. Offering a degree of personal yet professional service that is unrivaled in the financial industry today, all employees at Security Inc. are (71) ........ product lines or tailor a financial equipment service program to (72) ........ your specific business needs.

Offering a degree of personal yet professional service that is unrivaled in the financial industry today, all employees at Security Inc. are (71) ........ product lines or tailor a financial equipment service program to (72) ........ your specific business needs.

This diversity in product and service offerings, combined with our unrivaled knowledge in the sale and service of automated teller machines, provides a (73) ........ edge and real value for our customers.

Part VII: Reading Comprehension
Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magezine 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 74 - 75 refer to following paragraph: Telcorp in Trouble
The CEO of Telcorp, Howard Ballantine, has been accused of using company money to invest in personal real estate deals. A private committee was hired to investigate Mr Ballantine’s financial activity after Walter Scott, the senior accountant at Telcorp,
noticed nearly 2 million dollars was missing from the company’s primary investment account. Mr. Scott discovered the problem three months ago and reported it to Richard Flint, Telcorp’s chief financial advisor. Howard Ballantine denies any wrongdoing, and is hiring his own team of financial officers to investigate the matter, a close friend of Ballantine’s said. Telcorp was the nation’s leading producer of cell phones until Softphone Inc. opened a factory in China six months ago, which enabled it to save nearly 10 million dollars in production costs. Mr. Ballantine’s alleged actions suggest that the company will face more trouble in the future.
74. How did Softphone Inc. decrease operation costs drastically?

According to the article, what mistakes did the CEO of Telcorp make?

Question 76 - 77 refer to following paragraph:
18 Pine Hill Rd.
Mulberry, MI
65489
22 October 2007
Dear Mr. Johnson,
We received your request to change the dates of your reservation at the Glenwood Resort from April 15-22 to June 20-28. Unfortunately, I have checked the database and there are no rooms available for those dates. I sincerely apologize that we cannot accommodate your request; unfortunately June, July, and August are our busiest months because we offer special summer discounts. I understand that your company is relocating you to London in July and therefore you can’t make a reservation for any other date. I would like to mention, however, that Philip D. Humboldt, the owner of Glenwood Resort, recently opened another luxury resort, Woodshire Retreat, just thirty minutes outside of Mulberry. If you would like to make a reservation at this resort, the number is 1-800-238-9648. Or you can make a reservation online at www.humboldthotels.com.
Sincerely,
Richard Kent
Customer Services
76. What did Mr. Humboldt achieve recently?

What is the purpose of this letter?

Question 78 - 80 refer to following paragraph:
Sim’s Super Sale!
To commemorate ten years of business, Sim’s is having a giant sale. The sale starts at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 9th, and ends at midnight on Sunday, July 10th. All sports equipment is 20 percent off. * All men’s and women’s sports apparel is 15 percent off, including the exclusive Swish brand running shoes and shorts.
Customers who have a Sim’s Super Savings Card will receive an additional 10 percent off their entire purchase. (If you want to become a Sim’s member, please fill out the application on our website at www.simssavings.com). Also, please bring your children: Ron Barkley, the lead scorer for the L.A. Rockets, will be giving a special demonstration on how to dribble a basketball. All children over the age of 8 are welcome. Entrance is free, but all children must wear sneakers and bring their own basketball.
Offer does not apply to bikes, treadmills, or golf clubs.
78. What can be inferred about Ron Barkley from the advertisement?

Which of the following is NOT true about the sale?

Why did Sim’s decide to have a sale this weekend?

Question 81 - 83 refer to following paragraph:
Attention All Employees!
The executives at Juniper Insurance have decided to purchase mobile phones for all employees. They are hoping that the new phones will improve communication between members of different departments. The company will be purchasing fortyseven TM-161 cell phones from Globalphone Inc. at the end of July. You will receive your new phone during the first week of August. Each employee will be given 200 minutes free each month. If you use more than your monthly limit, you will be charged an additional $25 each month. We understand that this is a new policy that may potentially be problematic, so we welcome any comments or suggestions you may have. To monitor the new phone system’s effectiveness, we will be asking employees to fill out a survey. The date for this survey has not been chosen yet. However, it will most likely take place during the third week of August. Also, employees with other suggestions about how to help employees communicate better should fill out an Employee Comments Form, which can be obtained from Betty Gill in the Human Resources Department.
81. Why should someone contact Betty Gill?

How will the company evaluate the effectiveness of the strategy?

What does the company plan to do in July?

Question 84 - 87 refer to following paragraph:
Attn: All advertising associates
The meeting with Gilman Electronics was rescheduled from Friday, April 22, to Monday, May 25. I received an e-mail from their CEO, Robert Towney, informing me that Gilman Electronics is not ready to introduce the new computers due to production delays. Apparently, technicians discovered a serious defect in one of the microchips and consequently all of the computers have to be re-evaluated.
Therefore, we have about a month to work on the advertising campaign. I recommend that we meet early next week- perhaps Monday or Wednesday – to discuss the current ad campaign and determine whether or not we want to change it now that we have some extra time. Please e-mail me by 4 p.m. today with your comments or suggestions about the Gilman account. As you know, Gilman is our biggest client so it is critical that we provide the best service possible.
Sincerely,
Mark Johnson
Director of Advertising
84. What does Mark Johnson mention about Gilman Electronics?

Why will the advertising associates meet early next week?

What is the reason for the production delays?

What information does the memo provide?

Question 88 - 92 refer to following paragraph:
Passage 1:
New Conference Center
Limited Properties (LP) is proud to announce that it has completed construction on its second conference center in Springfield, Ohio, a spokesman for the company said. The first conference center is located next to the Upton Insurance building downtown, and is famous for its golden windows. For three years in a row, this conference building has been the venue for important international seminars and meetings between oil companies. The second conference center is even larger than its predecessor; it has ten more floors and is roughly three times wider. Construction on the second conference center began on March 2, 2004, and was not completed until July 29, 2007. To commemorate its opening, CEO of LP, Robert Henley, is planning a huge dinner, which will take place on August 15. Prominent members of the business community and city officials will attend the event, which will include a five-course meal and live music from the Springfield Harmonic Symphony.
43 Princeton Rd.
Springfield, OH
August 5, 2007
************
Passage 2:
Mr. Todd Poll, Public Relations Division
Limited Properties
124 Hunting Lane
Springfield, OH
Dear Mr. Poll,
I was honored to receive an invitation to the commemoration dinner at the new conference center in Springfield, and I would be delighted to attend. I was in Milan on a business trip when the conference center was completed and I could not wait to get back and see how it looked. I agree with the general consensus that Limited Properties has created a place that is even better than the first conference center. In fact, I would like to host the 4th Annual Business Development Conference at the new facility in September. This year, representatives from Chile, Korea, China, Japan, and Australia will attend the event, and I am confident they would be impressed with the LP Grand Conference Center. Perhaps we could meet at the dinner and discuss this matter further. I look forward to seeing you there.
Sincerely,
Charles Gates
CEO, GMA Oil Corp.
88. Why does Mr. Gates want to meet with Todd Poll?

What can be inferred about the Business Development Conference?

When was Mr. Gates in Milan?

What is expected on August 15th?

What does the article mention about the first conference center?

Question 93 - 97 refer to following paragraph:
Passage 1:
Advanced Financial
244 Harbor Rd.
Portland, ME
June 22, 2007
Dear Mr. Benson,
I have written to you several times over the past two months requesting an explanation on why you have failed to bring your account with us up-to-date. By ignoring these requests, you are damaging the excellent credit record you had previously maintained with our company. In addition, every month that you fail to pay your account, you receive a $25 late payment fee. As of the date of this letter, your account balance is $235.04
Unless I hear from you within ten days, I will have no other choice but to turn your account over to a debt collection agency. I am sorry that we must take such drastic action but I am afraid you leave us no choice. You can preserve your credit rating by sending us a check for the amount stated above.
Sincerely,
Ross Gunter
Director of Accounting,
Advanced Financial
************
Passage 2:
Advanced Financial
244 Harbor Rd.
Portland, ME
July 8, 2007
Dear Mr. Benson,
Thank you for your letter. You deserve an explanation for what went wrong in our accounting department, and I hope that this letter will help resolve our recent error. It has taken a lot of time to find out what happened, so please accept our apologies for the delay in this response.
A thorough look at our records revealed that we did receive your April payment on time, as you stated in your letter of June 25. However, it was credited to an account which bears a similar name to yours. Therefore, we began sending you our standard notices requesting payment, in keeping with our routine policy.
I am sorry for all the distress we have caused you. You have been a valued customer of ours for a long time and we appreciate your understanding. To express our sincerest apologies, we would like to send you a $175 gift certificate to The Wilson Spa and Massage Center
Sincerely,
Ross Gunter
Director of Accounting,
Advanced Financial
93. What can be inferred about Mr. Benson?

How does the company apologize for their mistakes?

What problem did the accounting department discover?

In the first letter the word “drastic” in paragraph 3, line 2, is closest in meaning to

What is the purpose of the first letter?

Question 98 - 100 refer to following paragraph:
Dear Readers,
This July, Horse and Rider will celebrate its 27th anniversary. Since its first issue was published in January of 1980, Horse and Rider has continued to bring its readers tasteful but entertaining articles covering everything about horses. To celebrate our anniversary, we are offering a special promotion to all our readers: a free three- month subscription. Plus, you will receive our special anniversary issue, which will be published at the end of July. This special issue will feature an article about Marjorie Clemmons, the Senior Editor and founder of Horse and Rider.
To be eligible for the special offer, just fill out the request form that is enclosed with this letter, and mail it to us by June 15th. As always, we welcome your questions and comments, so if you would like to be included in our From the Readers section, please visit our website www.horseandrider.com and submit your review electronically. We thank you for your continued support, which has helped us become the most popular horse magazine in the country.
Sincerely,
Katherine Fields
Public Relations Advisor
98. Why did Katherine Fields write this letter?

Who will be featured in the anniversary issue?

According to the letter, how can readers get their comments published?