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Experience in the changes of new TOEIC via the below questions! You should practice listening and reading and choose your answers before looding up the correct answers at the end of this writing!

 

 

38. What is the conversation mainly about?
     A. An enlargement of office space.
     B. A move into a new market.
     C. An increase in staff numbers.
     D. A change in company leadership.
39. Why does the woman say “I can’t believe it”?
     A. She strongly disagrees.
     B. She would like an explanation.
     C. She feels disappointed.
     D. She is happily surprised.
40. What do the men imply about the company?
     A. It was recently founded.
     B. It is planning to adjust salalies.
     C. It is in a good financial situation.
     D. It has some offices in other countries.

 

41. What does the woman ask the man to do?
     A. Order some equipment.
     B. Find a new vendor.
     C. Repair a laptop.
     D. Contact a job candidate.
42. What problem does the man mention?
     A. A designer has left the company.
     B. A supplier has incresed its prices.
     C. A computer model has been discontinued.
     D. A deparmental budget has been reduced.
43. Look at the graphic. What size screen will the man order?
     A. 11 inches.
     B. 13 inches.
     C. 15 inches.
     D. 17 inches.

 

 

77. What bothers the man about Torland Advertising?
     A. Their failure to meet deadlines.
     B. Their problems with staffing.
     C. Their request to revise a contract.
     D. Their focus on cost cutting.
78. What does the man mean when he says “Here’s the thing”?
     A. He will demonstrate a product.
     B. He has forgotten a word.
     C. He has found what he was looking for.
     D. He will introduce a point to consider.
79. What are the listeners asked to look at?
     A. A design idea.
     B. A business contract.
     C. An advertisement.
     D. A budget.

 

The answers for listening:
1. Part 3: 03 people talking with different accents: Sentences 38 – 40.
Sent. 38: A (Through the talk, 03 were talking about enlarging the space of the office).
                  Key words: … office expansion.
Sent. 39: D (The woman was surprised at this)
                  Key words: I can’t believe it. And the offices up there have amzing views of the city.
Sent. 40: C (02 men agreed with each other that the company has been developing)
                  Key words: … the company must be making good money … space và I think you’re right.
Transcript for Part 3: Sentences 38 – 40.
- M-Australian: Have you two taken a look at the progress they’ve made upstairs on the office expansion? It looks great!
- W-American: I know. I can’t believe it! And the offices up there have amzing views of the city.
- M-Canadian: I wonder which division will move up there when it’s finished.
- W-American: I heard it’s the research department.
- M-Australian: Ah, because the have the most people.
- W-American: Probably. I’d love to have an office on that floor, though.
- M-Canadian: Yeah. Well, the company must be making good money if they’re adding that space!
- M-Australian: I think you’re right, there!

 

2. Part 3 và 4: Associate the heard information with the viewed charts. Sentences 41 – 43. Focus on the sentence 43.
Sent. 41: A. (Key words: Larry, we have a new graphic designer …. Can you place orders for those?).
Sent. 42: B. (Key words: … their current model are more expensive).
Sent. 43: A. (Key words: … our budget … is $1,000 maximum … that falls within that price).

Transcript for Part 3 and 4: Sentences 41 – 43.
- W: Larry, we have a new graphic designer starting next month and we’ll need to set her up with a laptop and extra monitor. Can you place orders for those?
- M: Sure. You know our vendor has raised their prices, right?
- W: Really?
- M: Yes. I just looked at the catalog a few minutes ago and their current models are more expensive.
- W: Right. Well, our budget per work area is $1,000 maximum. So let’s order the system with the largest screen that falls within that price.
- M: Ok. I’ll take a look at the prices again and place the order.

 

3. Part 4: Understand a sentence's meaning in a certain context. Sentences 77 – 79. Focus on the sentence 78. 
Sent. 77: D. (Key words: I’m a little concerned. They … good quality advertising for us).
Sent. 78: D. (Key words: Here’s the thing. If we decide to end … contract with me).
Sent. 79: B. (Key words: Please take a minute to look at this contract with me).

Transcript for Part 4: Sentences 77 – 79.
So I called this meeting to discuss our contract with Torland Advertising and to decide whether we should …ahm … should continue to use them to develop our radio advertising materials. I had a discussion with their people yesterday and I have to say I’m a little concerned. They seem much more focused on cutting their costs than they are on providing good quality advertising for us. Here’s the thing. If we decide to end this business relationship, we’ll need to pay them for anything they’ve already developed. Please take a minute to look at this contract with me. You’ll see that’s part of the agreement we made.

 

131.
        A. Interest.
        B. Interests.
        C. Interested.
        D. Interesting.
132.
        A. Develop.
        B. Raise.
        C. Open.
        D. Complete.
133.
        A. After all.
        B. For.
        C. Even so.
        D. At the same time.
134.
        A. Let me explain our plans for on-site staff training.
        B. We hope that you will strongly consider joining us.
        C. Today’s training session will be postponed until Monday.
        D. There is a first in series of such lectures.

 

 

152. What is suggested about Mr. Bach?
        A. He has been to Kansai more than once.
        B. He currently works in Beijing.
        C. He is on a business trip.
        D. He works for Fly Right Airlines.
153. At 12:15, what does Mr. Otani mean when he writes “Sure thìn”?
        A. He has confirmed the arrival time of a flight.
        B. He is certain he will be able to find a parking place.
        C. He agrees to wait at the door near the customs area.
        D. He knows Mr. Bach must pass through customs.

 

* Part 7: Fill the given sentence in one of the four blanks in the reading to be appropriate. Sentences 161 – 164. Focus on the sentence 164.  

 

161. What is indicated about advertising space on the Mooringtown Library notice board?
        A. It is available at no charge.
        B. It can be used for any length of time.
        C. It is open to all area businesses.
        D. It is intended mainly for sporting events.
162. What is NOT a stated requirement for a notice to be placed on the board?
        A. It must meet certain size requirements.
        B. It must be marked with posting dates.
        C. It must be reviewed beforehand.
        D. It must be signed by a librarian.
163. What should an advertiser bring to the library when making a submission?
        A. An outline of proposed content.
        B. A final version of the notice.
        C. A completed submission form.
        D. A letter from an organiztion.
164. In which of the positions makred [1], [2], [3] and [4] does the following sentence best belong?
        “The name and the telephone number of the person posting the notice must be clearly marked on the back”.
        A. [1].  
        B. [2].
        C. [3].
        D. [4]. 

 

 

196. In the advertisement, the word “top” in paragraph 1, line 2, is closest im meaning to
        A. maximum.
        B. favorite.
        C. important.
        D. upper.
197. What are Sparky Paints customers advised to do?
        A. Apply an adhesive to color samples.
        B. Visit a store to compare paint colors.
        C. Adjust the color on their computer monitor.
        D. Order samples of several similar colors.
198. What is most likely true about order #3397?
        A. It arrived within two business days.
        B. It included an extra sample.
        C. It was shipped in February.
        D. It contained four gallons of paint.
199. Which color does Mr. Phan indicate that he likes?
        A. Caspian Blue.
        B. Deep Sea Blue.
        C. Stormy Blue.
        D. Misty Gray.
200. What problem does Mr. Phan mention in his e-mail?
        A. He received the wrong item.
        B. He was charged the wrong price.
        C. The delivery time was too long.
        D. The instructions were too confusing.

 

The answers for reading:
1. Part 6: There are more types of questions "fill in a sentece instead of a word": Sentences 131 – 134. Focus on the sentence 134.
Sent. 131: C.                                                Sent. 132: A.                                            Sent. 133: D.
Sent. 134: B. A. không được bức mail đã kết. C. không được vì không liên quan đến bài này. D. không hợp vì bài không nhắc gì đến “lectures”.

2. Part 7: There are more readings of messages, chat that require readers to understand the writer's meaning depending on the context of the paragraph. Sentences 152 – 153. Focus on the sentence 153.
Sent. 152: C. (Tin nhắn lúc 12:06: It’s still Fly Right Airlines … our client meeting)
Sent. 153: C. (Tin nhắn lúc 12:10: Would you mind meeting me …customs?)

 

3. Part 7: Fill the given sentence in one of the four blanks in the reading to be appropriate. Sentences 161 – 164. Focus on the sentence 164. 
Sent. 161: A. (The sentence “Mooringtown Library is pleased to invite … notice board” answers this question)
Sent. 162: A. (The sentence “The notice must be written … or 5.5 in x 8.5 in” answers this question).                                           
Sent. 163: B. (The sentence “Please have the actual notice when you arrive” answers this question).
Sent. 164: A.

4. Part 7: There are more readings including 03 short paragraphs. Sentences 196 – 200.
Sent. 196: B. (Advertisement 1: to be suitable to the context)
Sent.. 197: D. (Ad. 1: Câu “we recommend … in similar shades” answers this question).                                           
Sent. 198: A. (Ad. 1: We’ll ship the paint …within 2 business days … shipping fee. Ad 2: expedited shipping is $18.99)
Sent. 199: C. (In e-mail: Could you send me …. close in color to SP 722?)
Sent. 200: A. (In e-mail: Unfortunately, the paint … I had selected color SP 944 but received SP 945).

 

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