Đề thi thử Toeic - Đề số 002 (năm 2018)

Đề thi thử Toeic - Đề số 002 (năm 2018)

READING TEST

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.

101. Can you finish your homework _________ next Thursday?

A. then

B. by

C. until

D. till

102. Nowadays, most __________ have four wheels.

A. cars

B. of the cars

C. the cars

D. among the cars

103. There are __________ more books that are beneficial to you.

A. so

B. many

C. such

D. much

104. He __________ that smoking indoors not be allowed under any circumstances.

A. refuses

B. insists

C. conditions

D. regulates

105. This program is __________ harder to get accustomed to than the old one.

A. such

B. so many

C. very

D. much

106. When he got home, his wife __________ dinner.

A. fix

B. fixes

C. fixing

D. was fixing

107. The Joneses must have left at least one week __________.

A. since

B. ago

C. advanced

D. during

108. There was __________ left in the safe.

A. two-hundred dollar bills

B. two-hundreds dollar bills

C. two-hundred dollars

D. two-hundreds dollars

109. __________ at a distance, it looks like a miniature city.

A. Seen

B. Seeing

C. Having seen

D. Having been seen

110. This math problem __________ solved in ten minutes.

A. will able to be

B. be able to is

C. is ably

D. can be

111. Though they look very much alike the two brothers have __________ personalities.

A. different

B. difficult

C. varied

D. differentiated

112. The new employee is neither ambitious __________ hardworking.

A. or

B. nor

C. and

D. as well as

113. He wouldn’t leave the platform __________ her train went out of sight.

A. so that

B. until

C. so

D. therefore

114. We had __________ stay out too lale.

A. not rather

B. rather

C. not better

D. better not

115. Brian was seen __________ his car.

A. washing

B. wash

C. have washed

D. washed

116. For more __________, contact us at 721-3431.

A. informations

B. informed

C. further information

D. information

117. Carry an umbrella __________ in case it should rain.

A. with you

B. by you

C. with yourself

D. by yourself

118. A customer asked to see the manager __________.

A. in face

B. in front

C. in person

D. indirect

119. The woman in black comes from a __________ family.

A. respecting

B. respects

C. respectable

D. respective

120. This is the third time that the lenses of my glasses have __________ broken.

A. all

B. both

C. each

D. any

121. My umbrella __________ by that terrible wind this morning.

A. broke

B. was broken

C. break

D. had broken

122. He wanted __________ the exam.

A. to not fail

B. not to fail

C. to fail not

D. failing not

123. __________ the research uncovered some problems, the company decided to stop the project.

A. Since

B. Wherever

C. Despite

D. Even though

124. They say that the __________ has not yet been decided.

A. deadline

B. finishing line

C. clothes line

D. underline

125. With only one more week, he __________ better prepared for the concert last Saturday.

A. could have been

B. could be

C. could well have

D. could well be

126. The photocopier needs __________.

A. to fix

B. to be fix

C. fixing

D. to be fixing

127. Brian and Diana phone __________ almost every day.

A. themselves

B. themself

C. each other

D. the other

128. Let's take another __________ at the sales figure.

A. view

B. scene

C. glance

D. vision

129. It is reported that the boat __________ about 60 miles off the coast of South Africa.

A. disappeared

B. was disappeared

C. was being disappeared

D. has been disappeared

130. I am considering __________.

A. taking a new job

B. to take a new job

C. take a new job

D. do take a new job

131. What will become __________ the child now that his parents are gone?

A. with

B. at

C. of

D. to

132. The instructor told us __________ to find the book.

A. whom

B. which

C. where

D. what

133. There are few mothers __________ don't love their own children.

A. who

B. which

C. but

D. except

134. More and more overseas visitors are coming to this city to __________ clothes.

A. bought

B. with buy

C. after buying

D. buy

135. Who is that man __________ black?

A. wears

B. is wearing

C. wear

D. wearing

136. __________ in a lake is very different from swimming in an ocean.

A. To swim

B. Swimming

C. To be swimming

D. Swim

137. There are no __________ between the brothers.

A. same

B. difference

C. similarities

D. variation

138. In addition to English, my daughter can __________ French.

A. talk

B. say

C. speak

D. tell

139. On my trip to Italy, not only __________ a suitcase, but I broke my glasses.

A. I lost

B. I lose

C. lost I

D. did I lose

140. Since the early 1990s, the demand for personal computers __________.

A. steadily increases

B. steadily increase

C. has been steadily increasing

D. are steadily increasing

PART VI


Directions:

Read the texts on the following pages. A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences. Four answer choices are given below each of these sentences. Select the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

 

INDEPENDENT TELEVISION BROADCASTING

120 Manor Estate Broadgatc
Tel: 090-889-999
www.itb.tv.com
Mrs. Marion Edwards,
56 Stansfield Street Manchester
_____ Mrs. Edwards,
141. a. To / b. From / c.Dear / d.Attention
Thank you for your letter regarding one of our recent programs. You wrote to complain about the use of language in the drama Life on the Edge. You felt that the language was inappropriate _____ television. I understand your concern, but would like to explain our reasons for including curse words.
142.    a. to   /   b. for     /   c. with   /    d. in
Life on the Edge does have a large number of curse words, but as it was shown after 10 p.m., we felt that it was _____ for a night time audience. 
143. a. suitable / b.adaptable / c. variable / d. properly
Of course, we would never allow bad language to be included in anything shown before 9p.m. I hope that this incident has not spoiled your enjoyment of ITB programming, and that you _____ to watch our shows.
144.  a.continuing / b.will continue / c.were continuing / d.continued 
Sincerely,
Michael A. Jameson

 

WHITBY ANNUAL CARNIVAL: COMPETITION WINNERS

Please check the list below to see if you are one of the lucky winners from the Whitby Annual Carnival. As you will know, _____ the week-long carnival period the town of Whitby holds
145. a.while / b.on / c.during / d.with
several contests. Don't think “Well, I didn't enter, I won’t have won.“ _____ residents of Whitby are automatically entered. 
146. a.Each / b.Every / c.Almost / d.All
Take a look at the list and you might have a nice surprise.
Our judges have chosen the following residents:
Best garden:                          Mrs. Gladys O'Brian
Best-behaved dog:                 Kido, owned by Wendy Hillier
Most punctual person:           Sarah Higgins
Kindest neighbor:                  Antonio Lopez
Antonio has won the _____ neighbor award 4 years in a row. Who will win next year? To claim your prize, please call the Town Hall Carnival office on 021-556-774.
147. a. kinder / b.most kind / c.kindliest / d.kindest
All winners will receive a $100 gift voucher for use at the Whitby Supermarket. 
_____ to all the winners.
148. a.Consolations / b.Consolation / c.Congratulation / c.Congratulations

 

MEMO

To:    Janet Wright, Paolo Svegli
From: Andrew Kovaks Rc: Illustrations deadline
Date:  October  23th, 2005
This is just to let you know that the deadline for illustrations for the new series of children’s story books Fairyland Tales has been brought forward to November 13th, _____ of November 27th as originally planned. 
149. a. as well as / b.instead / c.from / d. in advance
Usa Takahashi, the editor of the Fairyland Tales series quit suddenly _____ night, and we are now having to rearrange a lot of her duties. Because it will take several days to find a suitable replacement, 
150. a. yesterday / b.tomorrow / c. last / d. next
we have decided that the _____ thing to do is reschedule each step of the process. 
151. a.most / b.good / c.best / d.more convenient
Here in the editorial office we feel that it would be better to have all the necessary materials as soon as possible, so that we can hand over a complete package to Lisa's replacement. Sorry for the inconvenience which I know this will cause you; however, we appreciate your understanding. If there are any further changes, I will _____ you as soon as possible.
152. a.recommend / b. ask / c.inform / d.speak
Thanks again for your understanding.

 

PART VII

Directions:

In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, letters, and advertisements. Each text 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 153 through 155 refer to the following article.  

Fire Damages Pet Food Warehouse
Rochester: April 1st. Late in the evening of March 29th, a fire coused extensive damage to the Huggy Dog Co. pet food warehouse on West 24th Street There were no injuries. The only employee on the premises was security guard Russ Loupirtek, who called in the fire at 9:47 p.m. Fire fighters arrived minutes later and put out the blaze. Most of the loading area was destroyed. The cost of the damage is estimated at $400,000.
Early investigations point to a faulty heating system as the cause of the fire. According to a Huggy Dog spokesperson, the company that installed the system, AMC Heaters, had ignored numerous complaints about the heating units over the past 4 weeks. Huggy Dog plans to take legal action against AMC Heaters.

 

153. What business is Huggy Dog in?

A. Fire fighting

B. Heating systems

C. Pet food

D. Installations

154. What part of the warehouse was most affected by the fire?

A. The premises

B. The loading area

C. The security guard

D. The pet food

155. What will the company do?

A. Move to a new place

B. Start a heating systems business

C. Go to court

D. Hire a new security guard

Questions 156 through 158 refer to the following advertisement.

 

FOR SALE

1986 Celebrity Eurosport.
Low mileage and one careful previous owner.
Don't miss this one! Classic F-platform. Has original doors and GM/Delco stereo!
New exhaust, shocks, tires, and brakes.
All replaced within last 6 months. Needs a paint touch-up and some minor repair work
on fenders, rear bumper, and engine. Seat covers and Ziggy window shade included.
Reliable transportation for a student, or as a second car. $400 or best offer.
Cash only please. Call Randy, 398-3412, weekdays before 5 p.m.

 

156. What part of the car needs repair?

A. Shocks

B. Fenders

C. Exhaust

D. Tires

157. What form of payment does the seller want?

A. Credit card

B. Personal check

C. Money order

D. Cash

158. When could an interested buyer call?

A. Sunday morning

B. Tuesday night

C. Thursday morning

D. Saturday night

 

Questions 159 through 161 refer to the following fax

FAX COVER SHEET

Date:
August 15th, 2004
Time: 
9:55 a.m.
To: 
Saul Leganza, Guzzi Imports
Fax: 
[1345]123-5668
From:
Peter Brown, Mel-Mart Superstore
Fax:
[3361] 999-7356
This is just to confirm that I received your phone message. My flight to California has been canceled because of bad weather. I will now be leaving Denver and arriving at LAX on United Flight 77 tomorrow. I am sorry for any trouble this will cause you. Hopefully we can reschedule our meetings for the 17th. I have I attached my new itinerary. Please call me if you have any questions; otherwise, see you soon!

 

159. Where is Mr. Brown now?

A. LAX

B. California

C. Denver

D. United

160. Why did Mr. Brown send this fax?

A. To confirm a reservation

B. To reschedule a flight

C. To cancel a meeting

D. To confirm a message

161. When will Mr. Brown arrive in California?

A. August 14th

B. August 15th

C. August 16th

D. August 17th

 

Questions 162 through 164 refer to the following announcement.

“Movies at the Marquis”

The Marquis is proud to announce a repeat of our special feature week. Introduced last month, the special feature week was a great success. We will now be holding this event on a monthly basis.
Classic movies special feature week
Blazing Rules (1956) Western. Kip McVities, Rosie Ranger.
Monday, 6:00 p.m.
The Bilge and the Brine (1943) Drama. Mack O’Jangler, Gregory Ryan. 
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Elvis and the Swamp Monster (1978) Comedy. Mike Myhrom, Rupaul. 
Friday, 8:00 p.m.
Digstown (1987) Comedy. Lou Gossette, Jr., D.Hasbro Eisenman.
Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 p.m.

162. On what day can a person see two movies?

A. Monday

B. Friday

C. Sunday

D. Wednesday

163. What two movies are the same type?

A. Blazing Rules & Digstoum

B. The Bilge ami the Brine & Digstown

C. Elvis and the Swamp Monster & Blazing Rules

D. Digstown & Elvis and the Swamp Monster

164. Which movie is the oldest?

A. Blaring Rules

B. Elvis and the Swamp Monster

C. The Bilge and the Brine

D. Digstown

 

Questions 165 through 168 refer to the following letter.

Bugs and Beans Coffee Shop

Museum of Natural Science
401 E. Rosser Ave.,
Columbus, OH 45021
Tel: (502) 235-4678                                   Fax: (502) 235-4688
Mr. Tomi Galoob,
Galoob Ceramics
PO Box 356
Frisbie, NY 02165
Dear Mr. Galoob,
Thank you for sending me a copy of your latest ceramics catalog. You have been sending us your catalog here at the museum for several years now, and I always look forward to reading it. I was amazed yet again at the variety and creativity that you have displayed in your work. Your vases and bowls are quite exquisite! They look so realistic. They really do resemble the plants and animals that they are modeled after. I would like to order 50 more of the ladybug bowls. They are perfect for holding sugar cubes, but unfortunately we have had a lot of breakages this year. However, it was the scorpion cups that really grabbed my attention. According to the catalog, they are available in small, medium, and a limited number of extra-large sizes. I am interested in purchasing approximately 25 of the extra-large scorpion cups. If they are popular, I may consider ordering more, if the museum has the budget. Please send me information on your available stock. I would appreciate receiving the information by fax. I look forward to hearing from you. and hope that we will be able to continue doing business for a long time to come.
Sincerely,
Linda Trump,
Manager, Bugs and Beans Coffee Shop


165. What does the letter request?

A. The latest catalog

B. Information about stock

C. 25 large cups

D. Vases and bowls

166. How should the ceramics company respond?

A. Send a letter

B. Make a phone call

C. Send a fax

D. Write an email

167. How long has Mr. Galoob been sending his catalog to the coffee shop?

A. Since last year

B. For many years

C. For a short time

D. For a month

168. What will the coffee shop use to hold sugar?

A. Scorpion cups

B. The catalog

C. Ladybug bowls

D. Fax

Questions 169 through 172 refer to the following advertisement.

Dream Vacation

Golden sandy beaches, deep blue seas, peace and quiet, and delicious food.
Would you like to take the vacation of a lifetime? Have you always thought about getting away on a romantic cruise but could never afford it? Now your dream can become a reality. Get away with Dazzle Tours. Why not take one of our mini-breaks? You will find that a seven day break costs a lot less than you thought. If you book now, you can get away for even less. For a limited time we are offering a Caribbean cruise with stops in Jamaica, Aruba, and Puerto Rico for only $499. (Excluding taxes, service charges, and visa fees included.)
Your Dazzle Tour includes:
■   Round-trip airfare from Palm Beach to Belize
■   All meals and on-board entertainment
■   Choice of breakfasts, buffet lunch and three course dinner menu
■   Includes full use of our sports center, sauna and casino
■   Jet-skiing and scuba diving
■   Savings on shopping
■   Book of discount coupons given to each passenger—can be used in any of our on-board shops and boutiques (excludes alcohol and tobacco)
■   Guided tours at destination cities with one of our expert local guides. All guides are fluent in English and extremely knowledgeable about their city.
With a Dazzle Tour, every day is a new adventure. All tours last seven days, six nights. Departures every Sunday until August 31th. Reservations must be made two weeks in advance. Call one of our agents to reserve your place now!
Dazzle Tours: 0800-990-990

 

169. Which place is NOT a stop for the cruise?

A. Jamaica

B. Aruba

C. Palm Beach

D. Puerto Rico

170. What is NOT included in the tour price?

A. Meals

B. Airplane tickets

C. Service charges

D. Taxes

171. If you wanted to go on June 21th, which would be the best date to make reservations?

A. August 31th

B. June 14th

C. Two weeks later

D. June 5th

172. How long does a Dazzle Tour last?

A. 6 days

B. Until August 31th

C. 2 weeks

D. 7 days

 

Questions 173 through 176 refer to the following notice.
 

PARK BOARD MEETING

All local citizens! You are invited to the City Park Board open meeting!
Come along and find out what is happening in your local park.
The City Park Board open meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 17th at 8 p.m. in conference room B of the public library. Agenda items include the following: funding for new snow blowers, construction of a temporary outdoor ice rink for the winter, and next month’s Winterfest Bonfire Ball to raise money for equipment for the children’s playground.
Snow blowers will enable us to keep the park open all year round, even in the heaviest snow. With the park open all winter, we have decided to convert the central pond into an ice rink. Local business man Hans Brent has donated $10, 000 towards the cost. Winterfest Bonfire Ball tickets will be on sale at the meeting. They always sell out fast, so coming to the meeting will increase your chances of getting a ticket.

It is not necessary to notify us of your attendance in advance. However, if you would like to speak at the meeting, or present a report on behalf of a local organization, please contact Glen Tuber at the city office, on 345-5467, extension 4, before October 5th. All speakers must be given authorization before the meeting, so it is essential that you do contact us in advance.
Every weekday, we receive dozens of phone calls from local citizens who want to know what is happening in the park. Don’t be one of those people. Come along to the meeting and find out the truth for yourself.
 

173. Where will the park board meet?

A. At the ice rink

B. In the library

C. At the office

D. In the park

174. What will NOT be discussed at the meeting?

A. Building a place to ice skate

B. Paying for snow removal equipment

C. Speakers at the next meeting

D. An upcoming festival

175. Who should call Glen Tuber?

A. People who want to attend the meeting

B. People who want to buy tickets

C. People who want to speak at the meeting

D. People who want to borrow library books

176. When will the park be closed this winter?

A. October 17th

B. October 5th

C. It will not be closed this winter.

D. It will be announced at the meeting.

 

Questions 177 through 180 refer to the following advice.

TIPS FOR SHOPPING THROUGH THE MAIL

Every year, thousands of people successfully order goods from mail order catalogs. However, some more unfortunate individuals find that the goods they ordered look nothing like the pictures, arrive damaged, or don't arrive at all. Here are some tips to help protect yourself when you shop through the mail.

•  Before placing your first order, ask around. Have your friends or family used this catalog before? How was their experience? Were they satisfied with the goods and service? Would they use the company again?
•  Read all available information, including the return policy. Look for companies that offer a no-questions asked return policy. Check whether you will have to pay postage if you need to return goods.
•  Always include shipping costs and sales tax in the final price when comparing costs. In some cases, the shipping costs can really add up. Make sure you know exactly what you are paying for.
How long will you have to wait for your order. If you need something in a hurry, shopping by mail might not be the best option.

Keep records of your orders, including the catalog name, address, telephone number, and the date that you placed the order. Of course, you should also keep track of items ordered, operator name, and expected date of delivery.
 

177. What should be included in the final price?

A. Shipping and insurance costs

B. Sales tax and insurance

C. Return cost and taxes

D. Sales tax and shipping costs

178. What should a buyer keep record of?

A. Return policy

B. Fine print

C. Operator name

D. Shipping costs

179. When could it be a bad idea to buy something through the mail?

A. At busy times

B. If you need something quickly

C. Because the goods are damaged

D. If you don’t like the catalog

180. Who should you contact if you have problems?

A. Family or friends

B. The post office

C. A consumer advocacy group

D. The phone directory

 

Questions 181 through 185 refer to the following table and memo.

Survey: Destination Preferences of 500 Potential Customers
Sunshine Holidays Marketing Division
Table of Results (to be posted in staff room of all branches)
Age\Country
Italy
France
England
Spain
20 - 29
17
30
20
43
30 - 39
14
34
23
29
40 - 49
20
37
24
19
50 - 59
21
32
23
24
60 - 70
20
30
30
20
Research conducted March 22nd.
To:       All Branch Managers
From: Sunshine Holidays Marketing Division
Re:      Customer Preferences: Competition
As a result of recent research, we have decided to launch a staff competition.
500 British people were recently surveyed by Sunshine Holidays about their vacation plans for the coming summer. 100 people in each of five different age ranges were surveyed. They were asked to indicate which countries they planned to visit out of four possible choices. The choices given were Italy, France, Britain, and Spain. It seems that as they get older, people tend to choose not to travel overseas. As we can see from the table, the older participants chose Britain as their first choice to visit. When asked about this choice, they gave several reasons, including fears about health problems and access to medical care, worries about communicating in a foreign language, and the desire to spend time with their grandchildren during the school vacations. The youngest group of participants chose Spain as their favorite. They said it was because of Spain’s reputation as a fun and lively place with beautiful beaches. However, overall, France was the most popular destination for all age groups. This is because of its close location to Britain.

We want to increase the number of older customers visiting Spain (target A), and the number of younger visitors traveling within Britain [target B). For this reason, we are launching a staff competition. Please submit your ideas to increase the number of customers in either target group A or target group B. The two lucky winners will win an all-expenses paid trip to Bermuda.
 

181. What were the people surveyed about?

A. Their vacation plans

B. Countries they had visited

C. Ski resorts in Europe

D. General knowledge about four countries

182. What is the purpose of this memo?

A. To introduce Sunshine Holidays

B. To announce a competition

C. To talk about medical care and health

D. To introduce France, Italy, Spain and Britain

183. Which country was the most popular with all age groups?

A. Italy

B. France

C. England

D. Spain

184. Which country was the most popular with people in their twenties?

A. Italy

B. Spain

C. France

D. Britain

185. How many people in their sixties were interviewed?

A. 20

B. 30

C. 100

D. 2

Questions 186 through 190 refer to the following article and letter.

Mankato Herald 
Musicians Hurt in Stage Accident
Mankato: July 5th. Cheers turned to tears last weekend at the Summer Classics Music Festival in Woodland Park. Saturday night's concert, the culmination of a week- long celebration, was attended by over 250 people. The evening closed with the first movement from Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5. For this final number, the Mankato Symphony Orchestra was joined by local band Sons of Poseidon, just back from a tour of the former Soviet Union and China. The audience didn't seem to enjoy the performance which featured dueling solos from lead singer, Vince Voxx, and guitarist Barron von Jamz. There are reports of some members of the audience throwing empty cans at the stage. Just minutes before the close of the piece, disaster struck. According to eye witness reports, the band's rotating drum cage began to spin out of control. Some concert goers say that Vince Voxx had tried to throw back some of the cans, and they became entangled in the mechanism of the drum cage. A stagehand managed to disconnect the cage from its power source, but not before the drummer was knocked unconscious. He is listed in a stable condition at St. Gules Memorial Hospital.

 

Dear Sir,
I am one of the musicians involved in last weekend's Music Festival, and I would like to say that I feel your reporting was very biased. First, while I saw journalists from many newspapers, I did not see anyone from the Mankato Herald. The details in your report differ greatly from the facts. First, the audience thoroughly enjoyed the performance, cheering and singing along. Cans were not thrown at the stage, and even if they had been, our lead singer Vince Voxx would never do something irresponsible or dangerous like throwing them back at the audience. He is not that kind of person. He can always be trusted to do the right thing. The drum cage did not “spin out of control” and no one was hospitalized. The Mankato Herald has a history of writing negative reports about events involving Sons of Poseidon. I am not sure why. but would like to request that you write more objective articles in the future.
Sincerely,
Johan Greer (Barron von Jamz)

 

186. How long was the Summer Classics Music Festival?

A. 250 days

B. A weekend

C. 7 days

D. One night

187. Where had Sons of Poseidon been touring?

A. Brandenburg

B. Mankato

C. America

D. China

188. According to the article, who stopped the rotating drum cage?

A. Vince Voxx

B. The guitarist

C. A stagehand

D. The conductor

189. Why did John Greer write to the Mankato Herald?

A. To praise their article

B. To complain about the article

C. To submit an article

D. To ask for a job

190. According to John Greer, what kind of person is Vince Voxx?

A. Irresponsible

B. Dangerous

C. Responsible

D. Good at singing

 

Questions 191 through 195 refer to the following table and notice.

VALUE OF EXPORTS FOR THE COUNTRY OF GROMATIA, 1995 VS. 2005 AND 2015 ESTIMATED INCOME
Product
1995
2005
2015 (estimate)
Beef
$2.2*
$2.4
$2.8
Fruits
$2.3
$2.8
$3.0
Potatoes
$0.45
$0.48
$0.49
Wine
$0.3
$0.3
$1.0
Coffee
$3.4
$1.7
$1.8
Grains
$4.1
$4.9
$5.0
Cigarettes
$5.8
$5.9
$5.0
Whisky
$3.6
$3.5
$3.7
Figures courtesy of Gromatian Ministry of Trade 
*Value in millions of dollars
 

Farmers of Gromatia Be Proud!

The Government of Gromatia would like to thank all its farmers for their hard work this year. Despite the winter flooding and the summer drought, 2005 was overall a great year for the farming Industry. As a nation whose income is based on the revenue generated by the produce of our farmers, your work is of the greatest importance to us.
We have sent you the figures for 1995 and 2005, so that you can measure your success for yourselves. However, you will notice that exports were down in certain areas. In particular, coffee was low. These days, coffee drinking is becoming very popular thanks to large chains of coffee shops offering cheap but tasty coffee worldwide. We feel that it is important for Gromatia to gain a position in this market. Over the next ten years, we will be offering subsidies to farmers who plant coffee. We hope that this will enable us to increase our annual exports.
The second area in which we hope to excel is wine. With more leisure time, better education and a desire for luxury, people are becoming more interested in wine. In the past people stuck to the wines of France, Italy and Germany, but now they are looking for more unique wines from smaller locations. This is where we see a niche for us in the market. We believe that this will be our strongest export Item by 2015.
Although small, Gromatia has the potential to do very well In the international market. Thank you for your efforts in taking us there.

 

191. Which product was exported more in 1995 than in 2005?

A. Cigarettes

B. Grains

C. Coffee

D. Beef

192. What is true about the export of beef in the 10-year period?

A. It increased more than any other product.

B. It increased more than grains.

C. It increased less than wine.

D. It increased more than cigarettes.

193. Which product is expected to increase most in value over the next ten years?

A. Beef

B. Whisky

C. Cigarettes

D. Wine

194. What problems did farmers in Gromatia suffer in 2005?

A, Sales troubles

B. Climate troubles

C. Strikes

D. Industrial difficulties

195. Why does the government th ink Gromatian wine will become successful?

A. It tastes good.

B. It is cheap.

C. People want more unusual wines.

D. People don’t want to drink coffee.

 

Questions 196 through 200 refer to the following memo and chart.

MEMORANDUM

To:       All employees
From:   Meg Gillio, Office Manager
Date:    August 15, 2004
Re:       Stationery Recycling Policy
Since our official merger with MAJOR Electronics, Inc. last month, we have continued to use stationery with our former name, Knottzach Business Systems. Stationery, which carries the new logo, MAJOR Knottzach Systems, is now available from the printer. All employees are requested to use this new stationery for all official correspondence, effective immediately. Please pick up a supply of the new stationery from Ryan Fischer on the 4th floor. However, in order to reduce wastage and to do our bit to preserve the environment, we are implementing two new systems.
1)   Sign-out system - each time you receive any company stationery, you must sign a sheet saying what, how much and when you took it. It will be recorded on your employee record card.
2)   Recycling - we throw away a lot of useable paper every month.
All paper must be put in the recycling bins now positioned in each office. A $30 gift voucher prize will be awarded to the office that wastes the least paper. If your office succeeds in producing the least wastage for three months in a row, each office member will receive a $20 bonus for each month.

If you take a look at the attached table, I think you'll appreciate why we have made these changes.

Monthly Wastage of Stationery supplies in offices of MAJOR Knottzach Systems. As you can see, we are extremely wasteful, especially with A4 copy paper. Please do your best to reduce this wastage. Thank you.
 

196. According to the memo, what happened last month?

A. New stationery was printed.

B. Business cards were printed.

C. Two companies merged.

D. A printer was chosen.

197. What is the purpose of the memo?

A. To inform employees about the new printer

B. To inform employees to use new stationery and to recycle paper

C. To announce a merger

D. To tell all employees about the new logo

198. Where can an employee pick up the new stationery?

A. At the printer

B. In the office

C. From Meg Gillio

D. On the 4th floor

199. What kind of stationery is wasted the most?

A. Letterhead paper

B. Envelopes

C. A4 copy paper

D. B4 copy paper

200. What benefits could be available to employees who save paper?

A. A new logo

B. Some extra money

C. Stationery supplies

D. A row