Practice toeic reading test 2023 with answer – Actual test 10

Directions: A word or phrase 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.

Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of each text. Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Customers who use the C-Media device will —131.—- be able to download audio language courses from any location to add to their collection of digital audio files. C-Media device is already famous for being equipped with wireless technology to enable users to quickly access music and other data over the Internet.

The audio language courses were created by U-Tech, Inc., —132.—- has been producing downloadable audio educational courses since 2010.

Each —133.—- will last from twenty to thirty minutes, depending on the content.

—134.—-

October 15
JOHN CROWLEY
Human Resources Administrator

Dear Mr. Crowley:

Your advertisement for senior researchers in the August issue of Megabyte caught my attention. Having worked in the field of computer science for the last ten years, I believe I have the —135.—- and knowledge needed to be an excellent senior researcher in your company.

Over the last decade, I have had the opportunity to establish connections with many different companies and I believe my experience with these companies would be an asset for your firm. —136.—, I am very committed to enhancing customer satisfaction and teamwork.

I am also —137.—- in the senior researcher position because new technologies have made it possible to conduct research in exciting and interesting ways. I would like to explore how these technologies may be applied in research development.

—138.—-

You can reach me by phone at (354) 593-0582.

Sincerely yours,

PAULINO NUNES

September 15, 2016
Michael Zegen
1100 Danville Avenue
Belleville, IL 5001

Dear Mr. Zegen,

On September 25, we will —139.—- your 10th anniversary as an employee of the Manning Firm.

Since you first started working for the company, you have been a distinguished hardworking salesman. We have noted how diligently you worked to become an expert in the field.

We are aware that the development and success of our business is contingent on having highly motivated and competent employees, such as —140.—-.

We will be holding a company dinner in recognition of the —141.—- contributions you have made to the growth of the company.

—142.—-. You may bring your family to the dinner. We look forward to seeing you at the dinner.

Sincerely yours,
DOMHNALL GLEESON
Manager

Customer Service
Correia Appliances
32 Juan Avenue
Fairfield, Australia

Dear Customer Service:

I recently ordered a digital camera from your online shop. But when I received it yesterday, I found that there were small cracks on the lenses as well as scratches on the viewing screen.

According to your website, your company —143.—- items in the best condition possible.

If there are any faults with the items, they will be replaced with new ones. —144.—-, I request an immediate exchange of this item for a new one.

The maker is Sony, and the model number is 1-3935. I have attached the invoice. Please send a new item to the same address —145.—- on it. —146.—-.

I hope to receive the new item as soon as possible.

Thanks very much.

Sincerely,

Ketan Chauhan

Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, e-mails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts 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.

Tired of carrying home heavy boxes of detergent?

Tired of paying expensive water bills?

Concerned about pollution and preserving our natural resources?

Why not purchase an Eco Washer, the remarkable washing machine that saves your money while protecting our environment?

   • The Eco Washer uses one-third the detergent than the other models do!

   • It uses 50% less of our precious water than other brands use.

   • Yet, it attacks dirt particles effortlessly.

   • Even ground-in stains disappear easily.

The Eco Washer guarantees a spotless wash!

Peter Lewis   9:00 A.M.

Hello, Ms. Lena. This is Peter Lewis from CPM Industries. I’m sending this message regarding your interview last week. We’ve made a decision to offer you a job as a graphic designer.

Jill Lena   9:03 A.M.

Thank you, Mr. Lewis. It’s a relief to hear the news. I was waiting all day long.

Jill Lena   9:04 A.M.

And I’m absolutely going to accept the offer. I believe working for CPM Industries is a perfect opportunity to use my skills and ability for my future career.

Peter Lewis   9:07 A.M.

Oh great! When do you think you can start working? And you still need to come here to fill out some papers beforehand. How about tomorrow around 3pm?

Jill Lena   9:08 A.M.

That’s okay. And I can start whenever you want me to. Let’s talk about it in detail later when we meet.

Sunrise Business School Presentation Skills Workshop

Communicating ideas and information clearly and powerfully is one of the keys to success.

Why, then, do so many people fear the prospect of speaking in front of an audience?
The answer is that they lack confidence because they do not have a plan.

This workshop will give you that plan. You will study and practice strategies to master the three essential components of effective presentations: analysis, writing, and communication.

Learn how to;

`• customize your talk to fit your purpose and the needs of the audience.

`• organize your information for maximum impact.

`• get the audience’s attention and good will.

`• use your eyes, voice, and body language to enhance your message.

Instructor: Marisol Catano, Business Communications Specialist.
Course #XGH-512, Schedule: 5 sessions, November 18-December 16, Mondays, 6-9 P.M.

Students will be expected to prepare and deliver three short presentations and evaluate talks given by classmates. No textbook is required.

Dear Mr. Richard:

I would love to invite you to our quarterly club meeting which will take place this year on March 25. The meeting will be held in the club’s own Manna Hall at 7:00 p.m.

This will be an occasion to express any new ideas about the club. It is time to consider whether improvements can be made to meet our members’ needs. We will also discuss a change in the cost of quarterly membership. As this affects you personally, your attendance at the meeting would be appreciated.

After the meeting, some light refreshments will be served. Please notify us whether you will be able to attend.

Yours sincerely,

David Kim

From: Ben Stuart <bestoliveoilseller@eng.com>

To: Ms. Janet Brown <projb@lsg.com>

Subject: Thank you.

We appreciate your attention to our products. — [1] –. We can serve these types in glass bottles (250ML, 500ML, 750ML, 1000ML), in tins (3L, 5L, 10L, 18L), in 190kg drums and in bulk. And upon request, we can supply black and green olives in various types of packaging such as: glass jars, PETs and tins.

— [2] –. Also, we produce and export high quality olive oil soap. — [3] –. Our soaps are hand-made and 100% natural. We can provide these products under our registered brand name “Olive Land” as soon as you want. We have enclosed for you a price list of our products, a catalog, and an order form. You may fill out the form and return it to us. — [4] –.

Please contact us for further details. We look forward to doing business with you.

Ben Stuart
Export manager, Merlin’s Olive Land

Tennis Lessons at Wonderful Country Club

Instructor: former world-ranked ATP professional Albert Hans

* A finalist in the U.S. Open, Albert Hans brings his expertise to Wonderful Country Club for the 2016 season. Work on both your skills and strategies with this tennis veteran.

* Guaranteed tennis court time may be purchased in advance for a particular day and time each week.

* To apply for a “special reservation,” complete a registration card for the lottery drawing to be held Monday, January 23.

* Cards must be returned to the recreation department no later than Friday, January 27 to be entered in the drawing.

* Prime Time Rate: $20.00 per court hour

* Non- Prime Time Rate: $15.00 per court hour

* Prime Times: Monday- Friday: 8 a.m. – 12 Noon/ 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

                            Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

* Non-Prime Times: Monday- Friday: 6 a.m. – 8 a.m. / 12 Noon – 5 p.m.

                                    Saturday & Sunday: 6 a.m. – 8 a.m.

From: Allan B. Johnson, Executive Director
To: USMA Members
Re: CME Director Search

The South Carolina Medical Association is receiving applications for the CME Director’s position.

— [1] –. The SC Medical Association is the major CME provider in South Carolina, with over 5,000 individual registrations per year and a $2 million annual budget. Three assistant directors and seven support staff report directly to the CME Director. — [2] –. The Association has 8,000 members and a 200 seat, state-of-the-art auditorium for CME programs.

A strong business background and marketing skills are required. — [3] –. With a competitive benefits package, salary will be based on experience.

Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Allan B. Johnson, Executive Di rector, SC Medical Association, P.O. Box 3799, Columbia, SC 28944. — [4] –. For a detailed job description, contact Kim Vaughan at (800) 662-8508 or email at Kvaughan@mail.medlisc.org.

I will be attending the USMA meeting in Toronto in August and would be willing to meet with applicants at that time. Please call Kim to arrange an appointment.

The New Face of an Old Favorite

Reviewed by Michael Tulin

The Marina Restaurant reopened recently with a new look and ambience. The formal dining atmosphere has given way to a relaxed setting more in tune with the new millennium. The ‘new’ Marina Restaurant is full of beautiful, vibrant colors and fabrics. An assortment of paper lanterns from Tibet, Bali, and Thailand hang from exposed beams, infusing the place with a warm, cozy glow.

The dark wood panels and the black and white uniforms of the old Marina are a thing of the past, but the restaurant’s tradition of providing high-quality food still remains. With Chef Pak Theo’s menu of innovative Italian cuisine and Sharifah Ainun’s sumptuous Malay buffet, the restaurant continues to offer the best Western and local cuisine. The service continues to be the most attentive in town.

“The restaurant still offers the best selection of both Western and local fares”, says proprietor Brian Tan. “And you never have to wait more than 15 minutes for your meals. That makes us the top choice for the lunchtime crowd for miles around.”

NEW POSITION

Huan Samuels, president and CEO of Delta One Investment, today announced on behalf of executive board members the creation of a new position: vice president for International Affairs. “We have had a committee specially designated for this project hard at work for the last three months. Mike Yang finally got back to me today with the final decision. We’re going to go with an outsider – John Racine of Black Securities. We offer our warmest congratulations.” The company has been going through a period of unprecedented growth, and has been said to be hampered by a lackluster overseas program. The creation of this new position should help remedy that situation, although it is unknown if the chosen vice president will be able to adapt his domestic experience to the international market. Keeping up his optimism, Samuels said of the appointment “I trust the Yang group’s decision implicitly. When the board assembled them for this task, I said that their choice would be final, and it is.”

May 2

William Kresky
Greenery House Apartments
252 Maple Boulevard
Boston 2321 MA

Dear Mr. Kresky,

I have been renting a one-bedroom apartment in your building on Maple Boulevard for the past 2 years. Overall, I have had a pleasant experience living here. However, on April 6, the electrical system in my apartment stopped working. I contacted the manager, Ms. Myers and she sent a maintenance person to fix the problem the following day.

After spending three hours trying to repair the system, Mr. Simpson told me that he needed to order a part in order to fix the system correctly. It took 5 days for the part to arrive and be installed. While I acknowledge Ms. Myers and Mr. Simpson did everything they could to repair the system as quickly as possible, I was still without light almost a week. According to my rental agreement, electricity is included in my monthly rental payment; I feel I should receive financial compensation for my recent suffering. I paid $700 in rental last month and I think I’m entitled to $200 in compensation. I was forced to use several portable battery powered lamps and flashlights to lighten over 5 days.

If you have further question, contact me at 888-423-1421 or email me at eallenhotmail.com.

Sincerely,

Elaine Allen
Apartment 8-A

To: Elaine Allen

From: William Kresky

Date: May 12 10:26

Subject: Electrical problem

Dear Ms. Allen,

I am very sorry to hear that the electrical system in your apartment was out of commission for such an extended period of time. I fully understand the inconvenience this might have caused. I will be mailing you a reimbursement check in the amount that you requested. You have been a loyal tenant, and hope that will continue well into the future.

Sincerely,

William Kresky

Owner, Greenery House Apartment

The Art and Society Council
present
the first event in our artist’s forum series
An evening with Jonathan Tsu
On Tuesday, July 24, at 7 P.M.
at Kelly Theater

In a vivid account of his life as a male ballet dancer, Mr. Tsu will discuss his 20-year dancing career, his travels all over the world, his work with leading musicians and his long collaboration with ballerina Sujin Kang.

Admission fee – $20.00
Special student price – $15.00
Post-event reception: 8:30 P.M. – 10 P.M (Reservations required)

To reserve a seat, contact the Art and Society Council membership coordinator at 1-800-555-7324.

Become a member of the Art and Society Council!

Membership offers these benefits:

   * Free admission to all Art and Society Council events

   * Invitations to post-event receptions

   * Complimentary subscriptions to our monthly magazine, Culture Today

Membership is $50 per year for individuals, $70 per year for families.

Name ___________________________

Address _________________________

Telephone _______________________

Amount enclosed ______________________

Mail completed form to:

Sandra Hardcastle

Membership Coordinator

Art and Society Council

305 Jefferson Avenue. New York. NY 10023

900 Eagle Rock Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Phone 213-755-9008
Fax 213-755-9010

Temporary Employment

Name of the Employee: Sandra Culver

Ultimate Staffing Representative : Hector Morales

Week Beginning : July 10

Assignment : Sherrington Accounting Services

Signature : Sandra Culver

Date: Jul 17

Employees are expected to take an unpaid lunch break of one-half hour each day.
Employees must receive approval from their managers at their work assignment if they work over time. (more than 40 hours per week); Managers are to email the assigned Ultimate Staffing representative.

To : Sandra Culver (sculver@worldmail.com)
From : Hector Morales (hmorales@ultimatestaffing.com)
CC : Melinda Burgess (mburgess@sheringtonaccounting.com)
Subject: Weekly Time Report
Attachment : weeklyreport.doc
Date : July 18

I’ m writing concerning the weekly time report you submitted for the hours you worked last week at Sherrington Accounting Services. The report indicates that you worked 40 hours last week, but I received an e-mail from Melinda Burgess approving 3 hours of overtime to assist with a company event on the evening of Jul 12. If this information is correct, I will need you to revise the report to reflect those 3 additional hours and then I would be happy to approve it for you. I would like to make sure that you are compensated properly.

From : Sandra Culver
Received : July 19, 9:33 A.M.

Mr. Morales, thank you for adjusting my payroll information. I confirm that I worked over time a week ago. Due to an unexpected schedule, I’m not certain whether I will be paid or not.
I sent an e-mail with the document you required. Please check out the information.

Also, I really want to be given more assignments like this time.
If possible, I will carry out allocated duties very well. I’m looking forward to your response.

Key Solutions for
Business Workshops on Improving Your Business

Key Solutions hosts a series of workshops for businesses looking to expand, train managers, attract new customers, develop products. Key Solutions delivers a series of dynamic and informative workshops relating to key business processes.

Register online at keysolutuions.com.

About Key Solution

1. Growth Strategy gives plenty of ideas, insights, and inspiration to help your company grow.

     Thursday March 26 9 A.M. – 12 noon   Cost £ 70

2. Management and Motivation explains how you can execute strategies most effectively and what you can do to encourage your team to work at its highest performance level.

     Thursday, April 23 9 A.M. – 1 P.M.   Cost £ 120

3. Customer Life Cycle recommends resources and tactics to help you retain your present customers and attract potential customers.

     Thursday, May 21 9 A.M. – 12 noon   Cost £ 100

4. Product Development inspires you how to revitalize and speed up your process for creating new products by studying several cases in detail.

     Thursday, July 16 9 A.M. – 2 P.M.   Cost £ 140

ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM

Name : Louise Jackson

Address : 100 Rice Avenue Houston, Texas 77005

Phone No. : 7750 555 6733

E-mail : vantagepremier@co.uk

Workshop Number : 3

Date: May 21

Comments: Some of my colleagues in the office may also be interested in attending.

Do you offer special rates for groups?

To: Anna Simpson [asimpson@worldmail.com)

From: Nelson Oliver [noliver@publishingpromag.com)

Sub: Acknowledgement

Date: September 4

This is to acknowledge receipt for the following submissions which we plan to publish in the next four issues of Publishing Professional’s Magazine. The agreed-upon payment amount and publishing date is indicated on the document accompanied with this e-mail. You should receive payment for each article within 90 days of the publication.

Any way, thank you for writing for our magazine. Our widely read publication is written for professionals in the publishing and journalism industry. It’s been in print continuously for the past century. I appreciate your contribution to its continued success. Please, feel free to send proposals for future articles via our website or by e-mail. We attempt to read and respond to submissions within four to six weeks of receiving them.

Sincerely,

Nelson Oliver, Assistant Editor
Publishing Professionals Magazine www.publishignpromag.com 1-800-555-8786

To: Nelson Oliver (noliver@publishingpromag.com)

From: Anna Simpson (asimpson@worldmail.com)

Subject: Payment

Date: January 3

It has been just over 90 days since your October 1st publication and I haven’t received the payment for that contribution. Would you please confirm that payment has been sent and let me know when I can expect to receive it? Thank you.

Sincerely,

Anna Simpson