TOEIC exam

, he announced that a
tight financial budget for the next year will be required to overcome th~ recession. Top on the list of government priorities, according to this budget plan, should be allocating more time and effort to sectors of the economy which will be most effective in stimulating economic growth and development. According to the econometric model used by certain forecasters, the probability of a looming recession is as high as 90%. So far, a dwindling GDP, hiking unemployment, reduced investment, and job cuts have been predicted.
JOB CUT ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to the recent recession in economy, we are announcing a cut of an additional 500 jobs over the next two years. The job cut will just be a part of our restructuring plan. Losing more than JO percent of our work force will be an aspect of the plan that is essential in orderto reduce costs and become more efficient in our operating margin. Iriaddition to cutting a number of employees, we ask remaining employees to take salary cuts and trim expynses to the bone. Because the economy is in poor shape now, and our company is suffering as a result, we need more than ever to be in decent financial shape.
Thank you.
Question 186: When do the experts predict the peak of the recession will be?ĐA: D
Choose one answer. 
a. This October 
b. In two years 
c. Next October 
d. It has already passed. 
Question 85 
Marks: 5 
Question 187: What is NOT a cause of the predicted recession? ĐA: B
Choose one answer. 
a. The energy crisis 
b. Major companies' restructuring 
c. A general increase in the level of prices 
d. Trade imbalances 
Question 86 
Marks: 5 
Question 188: What is NOT a predicted outcome of the recession? ĐA: D
Choose one answer. 
a. Unemployment 
b. Reduced investment 
c. Job cuts 
d. Bankruptcy of banks 
Question 87 
Marks: 5 
Question 189: Why is the company making job cuts? ĐA: D
Choose one answer. 
a. As a result of unsatisfactory work on the part of the employees 
b. To make sure the remaining employees receive adequate attention 
c. In order to employ new workers 
d. As a result of a decline in the economy 
Question 88 
Marks: 5 
Question 190: The phrase "to the bone" in paragraph 2, line 7 is closest in meaning to ĐA: A
Choose one answer. 
a. As much as possible 
b. Violently 
c. In a stingy manner 
d. Painfully 
Question 89 
Marks: 5 
Questions 191-195 refer to the following mail.
BUSINESS REPLY MAIL 
FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 1159 BOONE IA 
GAMEPRO 
THE WORLD'S LARGEST MULTIPLATFORM GAMING MAGAZINE
SUBSCRIPTION DEPARTMENT 
PO BOX 37579 
BOONE IA 50037-2579 
GamePro EX gives you everything! 
YES! Sign me up for GamePro EX-only $29.97 for one year (12 issues)! I know every issue will have gaming extras like a disc, poster, strategy guide, and other great GamePro stuft !
Name  William Lee 
Address 5468  Roxbury Street 
City/State/Zip  Calgary. Alberta. Canada, 08401 
Email  gamefan@yahoomail.com 
Send an additional $20 for Canadian orders and $40 for foreign orders prepaid in U.S. dollars.
To: John
From: Will
Date: November 30th, 2006
Subject: GAME PRO!
Dear John,
I finally subscribed to GamePro! Thank you so much for recommending the magazine. I've received two issues so far and I think they're really great. You still subscribe to the
magazine, right? I was wondering if you wanted to subscribe to Electronic Gaming Monthly with me. I saw an ad for it in GamePro. The reason I'm asking you to subscribe to it together is because the subscription fee is quite high, and I thought it might be better to share the subscription with you, since we are both fans of gaming. Write back ASAP!
Thanks
Question 191: What is GamePro? ĐA: D
Choose one answer. 
a. A computer game 
b. A card game 
c. A game disc 
d. A gaming magazine 
Question 90 
Marks: 5 
Question 192: What is NOT included in the list of extr products that come along with each issue? ĐA: D
Choose one answer. 
a. CD 
b. Membership card 
c. Poster 
d. Strategy manual 
Question 91 
Marks: 5 
Question 193: What information is NOT included in th first postcard? ĐA: C
Choose one answer. 
a. The address of the subscription department 
b. The email address of the subscript department 
c. The address of the subscriber 
d. The email address of the subscribe 
Question 92 
Marks: 5 
Question 194: What does William propose in his ema John? ĐA: C
Choose one answer. 
a. To read GamePro together 
b. To lend him two issues of Electron Gaming Monthly 
c. To subscribe to a magazine togeth 
d. To recommend a gaming magazin 
Question 93 
Marks: 5 
Question 195: What can be inferred from the passage ĐA: A
Choose one answer. 
a. GamePro is a successful magazine 
b. William Lee did not pay his bill on time. 
c. William Lee paid $49.97. 
d. John is paying for William's subscription. 
Question 94 
Marks: 5 
Questions 196-200 refer to the following letter.
Wise Conference Center
P.O. Box 98212
Troy; CA 92232
September10,2006
Mr. Joel Passon
Discovery Corporation
132 Caller Avenue
Troy CA 92232 
Dear Mr. Passon:
We are pleased to confirm with you the arrangements for your conference at Wise Conference Center during November 24-26, 2006.
From the information you have provided to us, you are expecting between 100 and 150 people for a three days long conference. We will reserve a room that can be closed off or opened up to match the final number of people. We have all the audio-visual systems available for you to use, so just please let us know if you need anything.
We wanted to confirm with you that you will not need any catering. However, if you end up changing your mind, please let us know before November 15, so that we can call and make an arrangement with a catering company.
I have included the total estimated price for your three days long conference. Please call me for any questions or concerns. Again, I appreciate you choosing Wise Conference Center. I am excited to see how the service we will offer you will aid you in all your activities and seminars during the three days.
Sincerely,
Alicia Rosas
Events Manager
Wise Conference Center
Ms. Alicia Rosas
Wise Conference Center
15677 Nation St.
Monterey, CA93940
Dear Ms. Rosas,
I thank you for your cooperation, it will truly help us to have a great and successful conference this coming November. However, there are several questions that I wanted to ask you. I was wondering if the Wise Conference Center has any fitness room, swimming pool, or spa etc., for us to enjoy, how big the cafeteria is, how many people are sharing one room, and if there are any nice parks for families to enjoy. Also, I have a few disabled people that will be coming to our conference, and I was wondering if your conference center has adequate facilities for those people so that they are as comfortable as possible. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Joel Passon
Discovery Corporation
Conference & Seminar Manager
Pass@discover.com
Question 196: What is the first letter about? ĐA: B
Choose one answer. 
a. Ms. Alicia is trying to make an arrangement to ho\d a con'erence. 
b. Ms. Alicia is informing a client about their arrangement for a conference. 
c. Ms. Alicia is asking her client details about the conference. 
d. Ms. Alicia is booking the date for her customer's conference. 
Question 95 
Marks: 5 
Question 197: What is NOT true about the conference? ĐA: C
Choose one answer. 
a. The conference is only three days long. 
b. The conference center is expecting from 100 to 150 people. 
c. The conference will be held in LA,CA. 
d. The conference center can provide all the audio and visual equipment. 
Question 96 
Marks: 5 
Question 198: What should Mr. Passon do in order to get catering? ĐA: A
Choose one answer. 
a. He must call the catering company and make arrangements before Nov.I 15. 
b. He must let Ms. Alicia know 4 days before the conference. 
c. He must bring his own cooks to cook. 
d. He must ask Wise Conference Center staff for it before Nov. 15. 
Question 97 
Marks: 5 
Question 199: What is NOT one of Mr. Passon's questions? ĐA: A
Choose one answer. 
a. 1he capacity 0' ca'eteria 
b. Whether it has facilities his people can enjoy 
c. Room arrangements for people 
d. Entertainments like movies for families 
Question 98 
Marks: 5 
Question 200: What is Mr. Passon's big concern? ĐA: 
Choose one answer. 
a. He has a son who will need assistance in attending the conference. 
b. He wants the disabled people to have their own rooms. 
c. He wants the handicapped people to enjoy the conference. 
d. He wants the handicapped people to be able to use all their facilities. 
Question 99 
Marks: 5 
Questions 161-162 refer to the following want ad.
Jump-start Your Career in Marketing
ABC Marketing is currently offering internships to 10 hardworking up and comers in this field. We are requesting applications from any and all students who expect to graduate this spring. This is not exclusively for Marketing majors, but some knowledge of the marketing world will be considered an asset.
If you are interested in this position, please submit the attached application form along with the following: 
-your university transcript 
-a photo of yourself 
-2 letters of recommendation (one from an employer, and one from a teacher or professor)
-an essay of 500 words or less explaining why you should be our choice as an intern at our firm.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Question 161: What kind of opportunity is presented here? ĐA: A
Choose one answer. 
a. A medical internship 
b. An executive position at a marketing firm 
c. An entry level position for university graduates 
d. A management position 
Question 100 
Question 162: Which item does NOT need to be included with the application? ĐA: D
Choose one answer. 
a. 2 letters of recommendation 
b. An essay 
c. A photo of yourself 
d. A portfolio 
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