Trắc nghiệm Toeic 2009/01

isc formats. 
(A) grow 
(B) growing 
(C) grew 
(D) grows
110. Mr. Howard has ------- confidence in his computer programming skills that he never says no when asked to create utility software. 
(A) another 
(B) plenty 
(C) such 
(D) almost
111. The customer returned his order saying its switch was defective, and the online store agreed to ------- the full amount to his account. 
(A) magnify 
(B) credit 
(C) discontinue 
(D) charge
112. The management should realize that ------- out a loan is only a temporary solution to the company's financial problems. 
(A) was taken 
(B) taking 
(C) having been taken 
(D) taken
113. The CEO was very pleased with the results of the latest sales campaign ------- gave the sales manger a bonus. 
(A) if so 
(B) furthermore 
(C) and 
(D) then
114. A good manager should ------- try to create an atmosphere of trust and cooperation. 
(A) always 
(B) nearly 
(C) well 
(D) far
115. The swimming pool had to be closed due to a ------- of funds for maintenance.
(A) level 
(B) shortage 
(C) range 
(D) record
116. In order to maintain its good reputation, the restaurant does its best to serve the guests ------- and in a courteous manner. 
(A) quick 
(B) quicker 
(C) quickness 
(D) quickly
117. The head of sales department asked Mr. Karawara to turn in his sales report ------- noon today so that he could set the deadline. 
(A) up to 
(B) for 
(C) till 
(D) by
118. The extension of the deadline has enabled most of the sales representatives to complete their ------- on time. 
(A) propose 
(B) proposing 
(C) proposal 
(D) proposed
119. For over 20 years, Mr. Richardson has been a ------- member of the Green Club to volunteer his time to educate the public about recycling. 
(A) first 
(B) regular
(C) valued 
(D) durable
120. After tremendous success of his first clothing shop, the designer has ------- to open another. 
(A) picked 
(B) decided 
(C) settled 
(D) established
121. It is surprising to see ------- much broadband Internet connection fees have dropped over the last year. 
(A) thus 
(B) how 
(C) moreover 
(D) because
122. ------- the cash register, you should first open the cash drawer with your key and punch in your employee number. 
(A) Use 
(B) To use 
(C) Used 
(D) Using
123. Economic experts agree that the merger will prove ------- rewarding, and that profits will soar in the near future. 
(A) mutually 
(B) lately 
(C) exactly 
(D) approximately
124. We are ------- that the proposal will meet with the approval of all parties concerned. 
(A) confidence 
(B) confide 
(C) confident 
(D) confidently
125. Even though the assistant manager, Mr. Schropp appeared unwilling ------- to a new post, he was persuaded by his family to accept it. 
(A) transfer 
(B) to transfer 
(C) transferring 
(D) to transferring
126. Property values dropped at an ------- rate, and some property owners tried to minimize the loss by selling their land. 
(A) alarming 
(B) enlarging 
(C) according 
(D) escaping
127. The fire insurance policy for the office building should be renewed on ------- before the 15th of this month. 
(A) when 
(B) neither 
(C) either 
(D) or
128. Mr. Garcia will already ------- his presentation on the new manufacturing process by the time you reach the convention center. 
(A) finished 
(B) have finished 
(C) finishing 
(D) finish
129. Consumers these days ------- about the amount of fat and sugar in food products. 
(A) concern 
(B) discern 
(C) allow 
(D) care
130. Mr. Toshi was elected to the city council, but has not officially started to carry out the duties -------. 
(A) will be involved 
(B) involves 
(C) involving 
(D) involved
131. In spite of all their efforts and repeated negotiations, the opposing parties have yet to reach a -------. 
(A) benefit 
(B) proposal 
(C) fondness 
(D) settlement
132. Effective managers use the Internet and read economic journals to keep themselves ------- about current trends in overseas trade. 
(A) inform 
(B) informative 
(B) informing 
(D) informed
133. According to the latest news report, the government has decided to raise income tax rates for ------- with high incomes. 
(A) that 
(B) this 
(C) those 
(D) these
134. The new marketing ------- that was adopted by the firm has proved very effective. 
(A) has approached 
(B) approach 
(C) to approach 
(D) approaches
135. This banquet room is the place where the company ------- most of its seminars and meetings. 
(A) holds 
(B) decides 
(C) occurs 
(D) identifies
136. We ask that you watch road signs and walk on the left so that cyclists can pass at a ------- speed. 
(A) reducing 
(B) reduces 
(C) reduction 
(D) reduced
137. Even though the grand opening of the new Italian restaurant was ------- than expected, many people were happy with the food quality it served. 
(A) late 
(B) more lately 
(C) lateness 
(D) later
138. It was just last month that Mr. Oretga retired after 20 years of service ------- the company. 
(A) forward 
(B) during 
(C) among 
(D) to
139. Most experts agree that genetically ------- foods should be allowed on the market after health officials confirm they are safe. 
(A) modify 
(B) modifying 
(C) to modify 
(D) modified
140. All applicants for the position are required to complete the ------- at the front desk and submit them. 
(A) form 
(B) formation 
(C) formed 
(D) forms
141-143 refer to the following letter
David Williams
125 Clancy Lane
Dearborn, Mi
Dear Mr. Williams, 
This is to let you know that we ------- your cancellation of your purchase order
141. (A) were received 
(B) receiving 
(C) have received 
(D) will receive
We also understand the reasons for your cancellations, as detailed in your letter. 
I'm very sorry about the problems you ------- while trying to order our products.
142. (A) encountered 
(B) caused 
(C) extended 
(D) transferred 
It seems that our online system overcharged other customers, too. This experience has shown us that we need to work on our online shop to make it more efficient. We are doing everything possible to ensure that this problem doesn't happen again. 
We value you as a customer, and your satisfaction is our biggest -------. 
143. (A) priority 
(B) problem 
(C) concerning 
(D) sincerity
I have enclosed a coupon for 50 percent off any future purchase if you ever decide to shop with us again. 
I hope you accept my sincerest apologies. 
Truly yours, 
Edward capriciano
Capri Inc. 
144-146 refer to the following memo. 
To : All Employees
From : Mark Schmidt, CFO
RE: Waste disposal
It has come to my ------- that we have been spending too much money
144. (A) intention 
(B) attention 
(C) extension 
(D) opposition
on paper over the past year. -------, most of the paper in our office that
145. (A) Therefore 
(B) Although 
(C) In fact 
(D) So as
we throw in the trash can be recycled, which will in turn save us money. We can also use both sides of the paper for un important documents, and that means less trash. Less trash means that we cut down on our waste disposal expenses. We will also be buying less paper. This makes so much more sense ------- and environmentally. 
146. (A) economy 
(B) economic 
(C) economical 
(D) economically 
This is why we have decided to start a paper recycling program. I will distribute a list of the type of paper items in our office that can be recycled. If you have any used paper on the list, please dispose of it in the specially marked bins near the employee lounge. 
Thank you for your cooperation. 
Regards, 
Mark Schimidt, CFO
147-149 refer to the following memo. 
To : All sales department staff
From : Carlo Juliani, Vice President, Sales department
Date : Oct. 6, 2008
On Monday, Oct. 13, from 10:30 to 13:00, there ------- a luncheon meeting
147. (A) was 
(B) has been 
(C) will be 
(D) had 
in the conference room to review the results of the last quarter covering July through September and to evaluate the outlook and the targets for the next quarter. All section heads should be ready to report ------- on the figures for both periods.
148. (A) brief 
(B) briefed 
(C) briefness 
(D) briefly 
The guest speaker, Mr. Solomon of Solomon consultants, will provide an in -depth forecast on the trends in the Asian markets. 
His ------- is scheduled for the latter half of the meeting and is expected to at one hour.
149. (A) interview 
(B) talk 
(C) training 
(D) writing 
Our CEO, Sam Jordan, will wrap up the meeting by announcing winners and handing out prizes for the sales campaign that ended in September. 
150-152 refer to the following notice. 
To the Users of Prosonic TV Sets. 
We sincerely apologize for the ------- raised among the users of our television sets.
150. (A) mistake 
(B) concern 
(C) popularity 
(D) complexity 
The few incidents of fires caused by defective parts have been traced to a particular transformer used in a limited number of sets made between January and February of 2008. If you own a 21-inch Brightron manufactured between January and February of 1995, please bring it in to a Prosonic dealer ------- a free replacement of the parts before April 30, 2008. 
151. (A) with 
(B) as 
(C) for 
(D) except
Prosonic will make every effort to correct the defect and not let a similar product defect ------- again. We thank you for your patronage. 
152. (A) occur 
(B) occurring 
(C) be occurred 
(D) occurs
Masayoshi Takada
President, Prosonic Corporation. 
ANSWERS
101. B
102. C
103. B
104. D
105. C
106. D
107. C
108. A
109. B
110. C
111. B
112. B
113. C
114. A
115. B
116. D
117. D
118. C
119. C
120. B
121. B
122. B
123. A
124. C
125. B
126. A
127. D
128. B
129. D
130 D
131. D
132. D
133. C
134. B
135. A
136. D
137. D
138. D
139. D
140. D
141. C
142. A
143. A
144. B
145. C
146. D
147. C
148. D
149. B
150. B
151. C
152. A