Đề luyện thi Toeic (3)

onsidered
(D) has considered
4. After fifteen years of dedicated -------
to the company, Ms. Melissa will be
retiring at the end of this month.
(A) opportunity
(B) service
(C) occupation
(D) celebration
5. If there is any money ------- in the
budget, we need to modernize our
company's present system of international
communications.
(A) remain
(B) remained
(C) remaining
(D) remains
6. Since Ms. Cordell had extensive -------
experience in sales, she was chosen to
lead the merger preparation team.
(A) prior
(B) outgoing
(C) regardless
(D) limiting
7. The company's administrative and
------- reforms kept the company from
going bankrupt during the recession.
(A) manager
(B) will manage
(C) managerial
(D) managed
8. The equipment had to be sent back to
the manufacturer because it was damaged
------- repair.
(A) without
(B) beyond
(C) over
(D) against
9. Even though the start was delayed by
the inclement weather, the project was
completed as ------- scheduled.
(A) originality
(B) original
(C) originally
(D) origins
10. The new book about marketing
strategies is ready for publication -------
the minor corrections in the book design.
(A) except that
(B) wide of
(C) aside from
(D) prior
11. Internal communications are expected
to improve once the new telephone
system -------.
(A) is installed
(B) installed
(C) was installed
(D) will be installed
12. Since a new chef was hired in
February, Creamy Ice-cream has seen
------- increases in sales.
(A) dramatically
(B) drama
(C) dramatic
(D) dramatize
13. In order to increase productivity, we
need to significantly improve our ------- of
production.
(A) methods
(B) sales
(C) calculation
(D) relation
14. From now on, the company cafeteria
will be closing at 10 pm unless -------
stated.
(A) besides
(B) afterwards
(C) also
(D) otherwise
15. The result of our research team's
survey proved ------- that consumers
purchase more expensive cars in times of
prosperity.
(A) conclusive
(B) conclusion
(C) conclusively
(D) concluded
16. With many customers waiting for
more affordable computers, Simon Tech.
is ------- to release its latest model.
(A) hopeful
(B) about
(C) possible
(D) longing
17. The company plans to cut its
operating costs by closing two plants and
encouraging workers to take early -------.
(A) retire
(B) retiring
(C) retired
(D) retirement
18. As a ------- of the recent
reorganization of the company, the
management anticipates an improvement
in operating income.
(A) variety
(B) search
(C) result
(D) condition
19. Since the news that coffee can be
very harmful to one's health was
broadcast, the consumption of coffee has
dropped to a much ------- level than in
years past.
(A) less
(B) few
(C) little
(D) lower
20. Many think that trading stocks -------
an excellent way for investors to make
profits.
(A) being
(B) is
(C) are
(D) have been
21. ------- a drop in demand for
passenger vehicles, Diesel Motors had to
cut back on production.
(A) In fact
(B) Due to
(C) When
(D) Except for
22. Soon after announcing his retirement,
Mrs. Vinho will be honored for her
numerous ------- achievements.
(A) profession
(B) professions
(C) professional
(D) professionally
23. Thanks to the back-up generators
which were ------- installed, we could
keep the plant operational during the
power outage.
(A) brightly
(B) accidentally
(C) recently
(D) presumably
24. The renowned chef , who worked in
Japan more than three years, prepared
the raw fish that ------- at dinner.
(A) serving
(B) are served
(C) have served
(D) was served
25. Please be noted that any purchased
items which have a market value of over
300 dollars are ------- to a 15% duty
charge.
(A) willing
(B) subject
(C) original
(D) regretful
26. In order to deal with our new
investment portfolios, we need to acquire
------- computer systems.
(A) advanced
(B) advances
(C) to advance
(D) advancement
27. Profits have decreased sharply over
the past year, which ------- that West
River Foods Co. should find better ways
to improve productivity.
(A) depends
(B) specializes
(C) demonstrates
(D) charges
28. Even though Mrs. Russo one of the
top technicians of Define Co , retired last
month, the management still has not
found anyone ------- her.
(A) replaced
(B) to replace
(C) will replace
(D) replaces
29. Only those certified nursing --------
who can work at least three years
overseas can apply for the open position.
(A) attendant
(B) attendance
(C) attending
(D) attendants
30. Although we ------- need audio
technicians in the recording studio, our
current budget does not allow us to hire
any.
(A) besides
(B) still
(C) previously
(D) finally
31. Mr. Aoki resigned ------- his position
as communications manager for Western
Europe since his health condition had
suddenly deteriorated.
(A) as
(B) to
(C) in
(D) from
32. Based on the information we -------
from distributors and customers, we are
planning to relocate our headquarters.
(A) are received
(B) receives
(C) have received
(D) receiving
33. Even though the manager ------- the
need for increased staff, he could do
nothing to improve the situation.
(A) gains
(B) returns
(C) recognizes
(D) enters
34. If you do not make a payment by the
due date, a service ------- of two percent
will be added.
(A) charge
(B) charged
(C) will be charged
(D) charges
35. The top interior designer of Coco
Beauty worked as ------- at various
fashion magazine companies.
(A) illustrate
(B) illustration
(C) illustrator
(D) illustrations
36. Dr. Zumer, a ------- writer for the
magazine Cook and Joy, has been working
as a chef of the Summit Hotel.
(A) contributing
(B) depending
(C) respective
(D) signifying
37. Our new cooling system is of high
quality and ------- to all aspects of the
building code.
(A) regards
(B) expects
(C) manages
(D) conforms
38. ------- he discovered the cause of the
engine problem, the airline mechanic
worked through the night to correct it.
(A) Then
(B) And so
(C) After
(D) Until
39. Even though they cost much more
than others, flowers still ------- the most
popular items for decoration in the
reception area.
(A) select
(B) remain
(C) acknowledge
(D) accept
40. You can take advantage of the special
offer should you decide to join Marcia
Dance program ------- the month of April.
(A) at
(B) on
(C) during
(D) above
Questions 141-143 refer to the following fax.
Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter.
From : Max Stein 
To : All employees
Re : Newly developed e-mail guidelines
Last week I met several times ------- Sonya Bell,
141. (A) about
(B) among
(C) to
(D) with
Director of Human Resources, to discuss the results of the recent professional
development workshops held throughout the firm. We especially talked about the
widespread dissatisfaction among our employees that they are spending excessive
time and energy on reading answering e-mail each day. -------,
142. (A) As a result
(B) However
(C) In addition
(D) While
my staff has put together a ------- of suggestions to improve this situation.
143. (A) total
(B) series
(C) word
(D) piece
We have enclosed a document which lists those suggestions. Please read them
carefully and tell us what you think.
To : Will Grace 
From : Victoria Cook 
cc : Bob Davenport 
Subject : Excessive absences?
Date : October 12 14:20 GMT
Will,
I received a ------- e-mail from your supervisor,
144. (A) surprise
(B) surprised
(C) surprising
(D) surprises
Questions 147-149 refer to the following announcement
Bob Davenport, informing me that you ------- a number of unexcused absences
145. (A) will have
(B) to have
(C) have had
(D) will have had
in the last couple of months. According to his report, you were absent on August 18
and 19, in addition to yesterday. And you've been late for work every Monday, too.
When you worked directly under me until I was promoted to my current position, my
------- of you was always very positive.
146. (A) work
(B) attitude
(C) impression
(D) search
I'd like to get to the bottom of this. If you'd like to talk, my door is always open.
Victoria
Direct Deposit
Investors who want to automatically deposit funds into their accounts on a weekly
monthly, or quarterly basis can now sign up for the Eurotrade direct deposit service.
You can transfer funds from ------- any European Union bank, brokerage hours,
147. (A) near
(B) nearer
(C) nearest
(D) nearly
or credit union to your Eurotrade account. To take advantage of this innovative -------,
148. (A) idea
(B) feature
(C) group
(D) building
print out, fill in, and mail to us a copy of the direct deposit application form posted
on our web site. You may ------- call Client Services at 1-800-3256 to request
application forms. 149. (A) also
(B) often
(C) ever
(C) before
Questions 150-152 refer to following letter.
To : Jim Strong
From :
Subject : Order #477
Date : 29 August
Jim,
I just checked on the status of your order (#477) and was told by our shipping
department that it was sent out on Friday, August 26. You ------- it this coming
Wednesday at the latest. 150. (A) will be received
(B) received
(C) should receive
(D) have been receiving
I apologize for the delay. Apparently there was some difficulty finding the high-grade
wood your custom order required. ------- problem was the drying time required
151. (A) some
(B) another
(C) few
(D) all
for the special gloss you requested.
We should have notified you as soon as we noticed the order would be behind
schedule. I have already spoken to the head of the production team to make sure
something like this never happens again.
Again, we are sorry for the ------- shipment.
152. (A) defective
(B) brief
(C) late
(D) rush
We are sure, though, that you will be thoroughly satisfied with the final product.