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ETS - TOEIC 2019 - Reading (Test 9)

Part - 7

PART 7
Directions: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.

Questions 147-148 refer to the following invoice.

147. What is indicated about Jenkins Press?
A) It has several offices around the world.
B) Its copiers get checked every year.
C) Its office equipment is outdated.
D) It is a new customer of Shawqi Office Services.

148. When is payment due?
A) October 12
B) October 14
C) October 18
D) October 31

Questions 149-151 refer to the following advertisement.

149. Who would the advertisement most likely interest?
A) Business travelers
B) Residents of Porthmadog
C) Property investors
D) Short-term vacationers

150. What is indicated about the rental fee?
A) It includes tours of historic places.
B) It does not cover all of the apartment’s features.
C) It includes vouchers to use at local restaurants.
D) It requires a minimum 30 percent deposit in advance.

151. Why should an individual contact Mr. Barrett by March 30 ?
A) To get a discount on rent
B) To schedule apartment renovations
C) To rent the last available property
D) To sell the property before the end of the season

Questions 152- 153 refer to the following text-message chain.

152. What is suggested about Mr. Salter?
A) He is leading the meeting.
B) He commutes to work by train.
C) He has many questions for Ms. Ortiz.
D) He works in the same department as Ms. Ortiz.

153. At 1:59 P.M., what does Ms. Ortiz imply when she writes, “It’ll be awhile”?
A) The meeting is running late.
B) She is still preparing her notes.
C) She will likely miss the meeting.
D) She has not boarded the train yet.

Questions 154 - 155 refer to the following email.

154. What is one purpose of the e-mail?
A) To cancel a reservation
B) To apologize for an error
C) To indicate a room change
D) To request an extra deposit

155. What is suggested about Ms. Prada?
A) She has paid her bill in full.
B) She eats at Sardha’s regularly.
C) She works in the food industry.
D) She made the reservation online.

Questions 156 - 157 refer to the following memo.

156. When is the installation of the operating system expected to be finished?
A) In the first week of June
B) In the middle of June
C) At the end of June
D) In the first week of July

157. Who is asked to contact IT Support?
A) Employees who do not need the accounting software
B) Accountants already using the new operating system
C) Staff who work outside the offices
D) Employees who are taking time off

Questions 158 - 160 refer to the following letter.

158. Why did Mr. Clarke write the letter?
A) To provide a work proposal
B) To ask for a project extension
C) To request an inspection report
D) To submit a revised cost estimate

159. What is indicated about West Indies Weatherproofing, Inc.?
A) It is installing a new porch at Darling Cove Inn.
B) It provides painting services.
C) It produces roofing materials.
D) It is owned by Clarke-Ellis Construction.

160. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong?
“It must be replaced.
A) [1]
B) [2]
C) [3]
D) [4]

Questions 161 - 164 refer to the following advertisement.

161. What title would most likely be published by Goldhorse Press?
A) Growing Your Baking Business
B) /X Tour Guide to North Carolina
C) Planting Perennial Flowers
D) The Efficient Executive

162. What is indicated about Goldhorse Press?
A) It is hiring two assistant editors.
B) It provides insurance to employees.
C) It publishes trade journals.
D) It is a newly established company.

163. What is a requirement for the advertised position?
A) A passion for gardening
B) An aptitude for noticing details
C) A master’s degree in a related field
D) An ability to work without supervision

164. What are applicants asked to do?
A) Submit a job application form
B) Submit a list of references
C) Indicate availability
D) Indicate desired pay

Questions 165 - 168 refer to the following online chat session.

165. Where do the writers most likely work?
A) At a marketing firm
B) At a clothing company
C) At a real estate agency
D) At a newspaper publisher

166. How many stores will be closing?
A)5
B)6
C)12
D)35

167. At 8:25 A.M., what does Ms. Tamboli most likely mean when she writes, “That would work”?
A) The current inventory will be doubled.
B) Ridgewood, Inc., will close in two weeks.
C) Mr. Marshall will meet with the managers.
D) She can schedule the moves in the proposed time frame.

168. What is suggested about Ms. Chung and Mr. Rossi?
A) They supervise other employees.
B) They often shop at Ridgewood, Inc.
C) They recently went to lunch together.
D) They have concerns about the merger.

Questions 169 - 171 refer to the following article.

169. What is NOT indicated about Dr. Nujoma?
A) She has visited Chile.
B) She is a talented writer.
C) She is based out of Namibia.
D) She was interviewed by the London Daily Register.

170. What does Mr. Ellwood say about Shining Behind Shadows'?
A) It focuses on scientists from Africa and Asia.
B) It was released three years ago.
C) It details why Dr. Nujoma chose her career.
D) It describes various branches of biotechnology.

171. In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong?
“Its focus is not on applying biotechnology in real-life situations.”
A) [1]
B) [2]
C) [3]
D) [4]

Questions 172 - 175 refer to the following notice.

172. What is indicated about the ferry service?
A) It is available only seasonally.
B) Its boats were recently upgraded.
C) It takes an hour to reach the island.
D) It runs more frequently on weekends.

173. What is true about bicyclists on the ferries?
A) They are last to board the boat.
B) They must purchase a special ticket.
C) They cannot travel on the 7:30 P.M. trip.
D) They should arrive at the terminal early.

174. What is not allowed on Garnet Island?
A) Renting bicycles
B) Driving cars
C) Camping overnight
D) Taking photographs

175. What is indicated about the ferry tickets?
A) They can be purchased at stores in Kingston.
B) They are less expensive for children.
C) They vary in price depending on the time of travel.
D) They are more expensive if purchased on the boat.

Questions 176 - 180 refer to the following receipt and e-mail.

176. Why was Mr. Ho not charged a shipping fee?
A) He took advantage of a promotion.
B) He made the purchase for his company.
C) He picked up his order in person.
D) He overpaid for shipping on a previous order.

177. What is true about Mr. Ho’s order?
A) It was damaged in transit.
B) It included fragile items.
C) It was paid for by check.
D) It was delivered on time.

178. According to the e-mail, what was Mr. Ho sent by mistake?
A) A castle book he did not order
B) A calendar for last year
C) An incorrect refund check
D) An extra accounting book

179. What is one reason Mr. Ho wrote the e-mail?
A) To offer praise for an item
B) To complain about a price
C) To order some photo albums
D) To recommend a graphic designer

180. In the e-mail, the phrase “our way” in paragraph 2, line 4, is closest in meaning to
A) in our style
B) to our address
C) at our expense
D) for our benefit

Questions 181 - 185 refer to the following contact form and e-mail.

181. Why is Mr. Witmondt looking for a filming location in Hilgrave?
A) It is known for its scenic mountain views.
B) It is a short distance from his office.
C) Its business district has appeared in other films.
D) Its buildings represent a particular time period.

182. On the contact form, the word “critical” in paragraph 2, line 4, is closest in meaning to
A) judgmental
B) essential
C) sustainable
D) available

183. What is implied about 188 Main street?
A) It was once used as a residence.
B) It is frequently visited by tourists.
C) It has several floors.
D) It has decorative design features.

184. What does Ms. Schaertl offer to do?
A) Advertise a forthcoming film
B) Arrange to have a building cleaned
C) Connect Mr. Witmondt with a building’s owner
D) Help Mr. Witmondt acquire necessary permits from the town

185. What does Ms. Schaertl suggest that Hilgrave needs?
A) More publicity
B) Additional parking
C) A storage facility
D) A business directory

Questions 186 - 190 refer to the following e-mails and Web page.

186. Why did Dr. Mehta send the e-mail to Dr. Payne?
A) To cancel a vacation plan
B) To request lecture notes
C) To confirm a meeting
D) To offer an apology

187. According to the second e-mail, what did Dr. Payne do?
A) Arrange a delivery
B) Give Mr. Halton a gift
C) Revise her presentation
D) Announce an address change

188. What is indicated about Alphagamma Press?
A) It has headquarters in The Bahamas.
B) It regularly ships materials to Anson House.
C) It published The Transatlantic World of the Nineteenth Century.
D) It is paying Dr. Payne’s travel and accommodation expenses.

189. Where were Dr. Mehta and Dr. Payne most likely colleagues?
A) In Mumbai
B) In Freeport
C) In Stoke-on-Trent
D) In Charleston

190. What is indicated about the Speaker Series in the Web page?
A) Discounts are unavailable.
B) Reservations are optional.
C) Events are held in the morning.
D) Refreshments are not included.

Questions 191 - 195 refer to the following advertisement, e-mail, and press release.

191. According to the advertisement, what reference in his application?
A) A degree in business
B) Previous employment in a managerial position
C) Experience working overseas
D) Online sales and marketing experience

192. What most likely is the location of the Tayerson Ltd. sell?
A) Medical devices
B) Accounting software
C) Nutritional supplements
D) Exercise equipment

193. What does Ms. Doro ask Mr. Arvidson to provide in his reply?
A) Information on his leadership skills
B) His availability for an interview
C) A current resume
D) The names of two references

194. What job code did Mr. Arvidson most likely qualification is not required of applicants?
A) TL0015
B) TL0023
C) TL0027
D) TL0045

195. According to the press release, what does position for which Mr. Arvidson applied?
A) Latin America
B) North America
C) Europe
D) Asia

Questions 196 - 200 refer to the following brochure, e-mail, and schedule.

196. According to the brochure, who would benefit most from the Prospect Data Purchasing Webinar?
A) A financial analyst
B) A marketing manager
C) A customer-service representative
D) An information-technology specialist

197. What was Mr. Stelleti's complaint about the Webinar?
A) He did not like the format.
B) He did not learn anything new.
C) He had difficulty hearing everything.
D) He found the topic to be too complex.

198. What does Mr. Stelleti suggest about Ms. Carrera?
A) She recently joined a new company.
B) She has experience managing databases.
C) She had asked him to sign up for the Webinar.
D) She tried to sell her company’s services.

199. When will Mr. Stelleti most likely attend another Webinar?
A) On June 1
B) On June 12
C) On July 5
D) On July 17

200. According to the schedule, what do all of the Webinars have in common?
A) They cost the same amount.
B) They are held in the morning.
C) They last the same amount of time.
D) They are recorded for future playback