TOEIC(Reading)

Directions: 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 sheet1. There is a house on top of the hill, _____ the famous writer used to spend most of his time.(A) that (B) when (C) whose (D) where2. Spain’s interior minister promised _____ more security fences to protect the territories from illegal immigration.(A) a builder (B) to build(C) building (D) built3. Once the magazine copies are printed out, they are packed for _____ to retail stores. (A) distribute (B) distribution(C) distributed (D) distributors4. According to the report, people who exercise frequently are less likely to be sick than_____ who don’t.(A)someone (B)anyone (C)these (D) those5. You will need to get _____ from the agency, if you want to make the right decision.(A)more information (B)more informations (C)more of information (D)many informations6. In order for us to process your information in time, your application should be sent to us_____ Monday, December 12th.(A) in advance (B) previously(C) no later than (D) beforehand7. By dividing the work _____ the four departments, we have reached maximum efficiency and finished the project before the due date.(A)between (B)among(C)through (D)above 8. _____ should you do your best, but you should also do it correctly.(A)Whether (B)Both(C)Although (D)Not only9. Although the new machine doesn’t operate _____ the old one, it is safer and costs much less.(A) quick (B) quickly(C) as quick as (D) as quickly as10. A bailout-weary Congress concluded aUS$14 billion package to aid _____ U.S.automakers this week.(A) struggles (B) struggling(C) struggled (D) struggle11. Taipei Tobacco & Liquor, _____ controlsabout 40 percent of the island’s $800million-a-year beer market, is looking foroverseas partners.(A) who (B) where(C) that (D) which12. New York officials approved some of thetoughest anti-tobacco rules in the U.S.,_____ the business of many cigar bars.(A) extinguish (B) extinguishes(C) extinguishing (D) extinguished13. China’s media is supportingPresident-elect Barack Obama’s pick ofChinese-American Steven Chu for the_____ of U.S. energy secretary.(A) poster (B) post(C) port (D) plane高雄大學99學年第二學期 進階英文 期中考閱讀題14. It is difficult to be successful in businesswithout some kind of _____ advantage.(A) competitiveness (B) competition(C) competitive (D) competitively15. The government’s debt will _____ over thenext five years as the economy continues to worsen.(A) ballooning (B) balloon(C) ballooned (D) balloons16. The law textbook, _____ after the 1929stock market crash, is now being re-written.(A) developed (B) developing(C) develops (D) develop17. Foul weather is _____ in the northern partsof the country over the next few weeks.(A) expected (B) held(C) known (D) taken18. This morning’s teleconference is _____discuss proposed changes to the contract.(A) on (B) to (C) in (D) for19. The Biomedical Science Park, which _____be fully operational by 2013, will devoteitself to clinical research.(A) will (B) has (C) have (D) was20. The nation’s second-largest health insurersaid its quarterly profits grew 26.5 percent, as the company benefited _____ recentcquisitions.(A) with (B) from (C) into (D) along21. Pros and cons should be carefully _____when you are making major decisions.(A) considered (B) to consider(C) considers (D) considering 22. Japanese Telecom plans to raise about1.4 trillion yen _____ securitizing the cashflow of its operations.(A) for (B) to (C) around (D) by23. Many patients stop _____ their medicinefar sooner than they should, and thatdecision can be deadly when the drugstreat heart disease.(A) take (B) took (C) takes (D) taking24. Not all good business ideas are _____successful.(A) necessary (B) necessity(C) necessarily (D) necessitate25. Everyone is required to attend the training_____ to learn how to make better use of their time.(A) semicolon (B) semiconductor(C) seminar (D) semester26. ABX Marketing Consultants will _____with OTT Software to expand OTT'smarket into new geographic regions.(A) colleague (B) corporation(C) partner (D) teammate27. If we had known the market was going togo down, we _____ in this stock.(A) wouldn't have invest(B) wouldn't have invested(C) wouldn't invest(D) wouldn't invested28. Although the job was quite easy, we felt_____ we were working harder than ever.(A) as though (B) though as(C) like though (D) like if29. _____ the earthquake, the printer fell off thedesk and onto the floor.(A) During (B) Among(C) Behind (D) Beyond 30. Workers at banks and other _____services companies have been hit hard by job cuts.(A) economic (B) economical(C) finance (D) financialDirections: Read the texts below. A word or phrase is missing in some of thesentences. For each empty space in the text, select the best answer to complete thetext. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) on your answer sheet.Questions 31-34 refer to the following newspaper article.XYZ, a provider of network solutions, announced it has __31__ provide commercial services in Russia’s rural areas, __32__ telecom coverage is very poor. The company claims that once XYZ’s products are complete, the products will meet regulatory compliance for the Russian market. Some __33__ that it is a big risk for XYZ, as the rural Russian market is a relatively new one, with potential problems, such as unstable subscription rates. But the company is optimistic and confident that it will succeed. XYZ says its products will be offered at a low cost, and they will deliver reliable quality. __34__, the company will provide customer service support on a 24/7 basis, to assist customers with their needs whenever needed.31. (A) agreed (B) agreed on(C) agreed with (D) agreed to32. (A) that (B) which(C) where (D) who’s 33. (A) is saying (B) saying(C) says (D) say34. (A) However (B) Yet(C) Furthermore (D) SinceQuestions 35-38 refer to the following research.Studies by researchers at Hollings University __35__ that driving while talking on mobile phones is as deadly as drunk driving. __36__, several states now have laws on the books banning phoning and texting while driving. While statistics are difficult to come by, one study did hold that cell phone distraction __37__ 2,600 deaths and 330,000 injuries every year. In the U.S., the fifth leading cause of all deaths is motor vehicle accidents. __38__ teens, however, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death.35. (A) shows (B) has shown(C) have shown (D) to show36. (A) However (B) Accordingly(C) Although (D) Even though 37. (A) cause (B) causes(C) are causing (D) have38. (A) Among (B) Between(C) Neither (D) EitherQuestions 39-42 refer to the following research. has released a list of record-breaking hotels around the world. At 321 meters in height, the world’s tallest hotel is the Burj Al Arab in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The hotel has its own fleet of Rolls Royces and a helicopter landing pad. Its rooms, __39__ come with a private butler, cost up to $15,000 per night.The worlds’s largest hotel, the report __40__ , is the Palazzo Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. With 8,108 rooms, this hotel is home to a huge number of tourists who can gamble at its 139 gaming tables and 1,400 gambling machines.The world’s __41__ hotel is the Hoshi Ryokan in Komatsu, Japan. The Hoshi Ryokan boasts 1,300 years of operation, __42__ opened its doors in the year 718 and been run by the same family for 46 generations39. (A) which many (B) which in many(C) many which (D) many of which40. (A) says (B) shouts(C) tells (D) speaks 41. (A) old (B) olden(C) oldest (D) older42. (A) having (B) been(C) being (D) havePART 7Directions: 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.From: XYZ Co.To: Martha DoddSubject: Merry Christmas!!Dear potential customer,XYZ is a prominent online retailer of gifts and cards for holidays, birthdays, and other celebrations. As we deal directly with various manufacturers, our products are guaranteed to be cheaper than those in retail stores, but with the same quality, along with a one-year warranty, for both domestic and international customers. Moreover, our company also offers you a one-month return policy on any product purchased, as long as it is returned to us in its original packing. Here is our Website: . In addition, to celebrate Christmas, any order over $80 can be shipped at absolutely no cost to you. For further inquiries, please contact us by e-mail at: support@, or call our toll-free number at 1-888-123-456 and leave us a message with your contact number. We will give you the details as soon as possible.43. What products or services does XYZ provide?(A) Parties for holidays and birthdays(B) Consulting services to retailers and anufacturers(C) Presents and cards for different occasions(D) Website building for individuals44. What is NOT mentioned as a service provided by XYZ?(A) A free gift for orders over $80(B) A one-year guarantee on all products(C) Customers can ask for a refund within one month of purchase.(D) Free shipping if an order exceeds a certain amount45. What is implied about Martha?(A) She is an employee of XYZ. (B) She will make an order immediately.(C) She works for a manufacturer of XYZ. (D) She has never ordered from XYZ.46. The word “retailer” in paragraph 1, line 1 is closest in meaning to(A) educator (B) manufacturer (C) vendor (D) constructorTravel and Holiday Insurancea is part of the USA’s largest independent travel insurance company and brings you a comprehensive range of cheap travel insurance products to cater for all types of medical and general insurance services.KEY BENEFITS• Automatic coverage for over 40 adventure sports including whitewater rafting, mountain climbing and scuba diving.• 17 days of ski and winter sports coverage can be included in allannual multi-trip insurance policies.• Kids under 18 included free.• 24-hour emergency medical assistance helpline.Find coverage and products for USA customers backed by some of the largest insurance companies. Tailor your holiday requirements with our insurers. All of our annual travel insurance policies include skiing and snowboarding coverage for free. With students embarking on a backpacking adventure-holiday, we can cater to all medical and emergency needs worldwide with our backpackers insurance for single trips or long-term excursions of up to 18 months.47. How many adventure sports does a automatically cover?(A) 40 or more (B) under 30 (C) 25 (D) 1748. What can be included in all annual multi-trip insurance policies?(A) Scuba diving equipment(B) Free medical service for mountain climbers(C) 17 days of ski and winter sports coverage(D) 18-month backpacking excursions49. Which of the following sports does a cover for free?(A) Hiking (B) Mountain climbing(C) Snowboarding (D) Scuba diving50. For how long will a cover backpackers on long-term journeys?(A) Up to 6 months (B) Up to 18 months(C) Up to a full year (D) Up to 11 monthsUniversity of Wales115 Park StreetCardiff, WalesDear Colleague,You are invited to attend the 10th Annual European Neurosurgery Conference to be held in Cardiff, Wales, from the 16th to the 18th of August, 2010. We are preparing an attractive scientific program with some of the most expert speakers from around the world who will cover some particular aspects of the widening field of neurosurgery. Besides speeches by the experts, we encourage the participation of young researchers and graduate students. A reduced conference fee and affordable lodging in the school’s dorms is available for registered students. Poster presentations covering any aspect of neurosurgery functions will be welcome. The top ten posters will be awarded Plimpton Memorial Fellowship Awards. Registration and abstract submission will open in April. A preliminary program will be available on our Web site soon.Organizing CommitteeUniversity of WalesTel.: +44(0) 16 3237 6999Fax: +44(0) 16 3237 6998E-mail: aenc2010@51. How many European Neurosurgery Conferences have been held previously?(A) 7 (B) 8 (C) 9 (D) 1052. What will be offered to students who attend the conference?(A) Posters (B) Cheaper fees (C) Programs (D) Private courses53. What will be given to those who have the best posters?(A) Lower conference fees (B) A free presentation(C) Awards (D) Free housingCIRCULAR NO. 34 – 2010SUBJECT: Clarifying Time Period on Foreclosed AssetsTO: All Internal Revenue Officers and Others ConcernedFROM: Commissioner of Internal RevenueRepublic Act No. 8291 (RA 8291), otherwise known as “The General Banking Law of 2009”, allows the foreclosure of real estate mortgages by banks, those engaged in quasi-banking activities and trust companies. The act came into effect on November 6th, 2009. Please see the attached file to view the law. All officers are required to acquaint themselves with this law by January 10th of 2010.54. When was the law enacted?(A) 2000 (B) 2008 (C) 2009 (D) 201055. What is the memo asking revenue officers to do?(A) Reply to the memo immediately (B) Learn the details of the new law(C) Attend an important meeting (D) Write a proposal for the new law56. What deadline is given in the memo?(A) November 6th, 2009 (B) January 10th, 2010(C) The end of 2009 (D) The end of 2010INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING Form 2S54-FIn order to locate your military service record using Form 2S54-F, please be sureyour request is completely filled out. Your request must contain the veteran’s:• Full name used while in service• Service number• U.S. social security number• Branch of service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard)• Dates of service• Date and place of birth (especially if the service number is not known) If you suspect your records may have been destroyed in the 1973 fire, also include the veteran’s:• Place of discharge• Last unit of assignment• Place of entry into the service, if knownAll requests must be signed and dated by the veteran or next of kin.57. When is supplying the date of birth especially important?(A) When the dates of service are unknown(B) When the next of kin cannot sign for you(C) When filling out the emergency request(D) When service numbers are unknown58. When would someone need to supply their place of discharge?(A) If there is an emergency or deadline(B) When one fills out the 2S54-F Form(C) If one suspects their information was destroyed in 1973(D) If one was fired from civilian service in 197359. Who is also authorized to sign for the person making the request?(A) A close relative (B) A commanding officer(C) An officer serving in the same unit (D) An employerPolicies of City Librarya. Group work should not, under any circumstances, disturb the tranquility of the library. Any user causing disturbance to others and ignoring the verbal warning of the library staff may be expelled from the library.b. Users are forbidden to mark, fold or spoil any library materials. Those found marking books will be fined.c. Users are forbidden to smoke, drink, eat, sleep, talk loudly, sit on tables or arms of chairs, or move furniture in the library.d. Mobile phones, pagers or telephones shall not be used inside the library.e. Users are responsible for their personal belongings inside the library.f. Regulations of locker area:• Users can use a locker when they enter the library, and should clear their belongings from the locker before leaving.• No key lock is provided. Please bring a lock if necessary.• Do not keep valuables in lockers.• Any abuse of lockers (such as keeping as long-term personal locker) gives the library the authority to clear the locker.g. Pets are not allowed in the library.60. What is the library policy on marking books?(A) Marking will result in a fine.(B) Marking will result in a revoked card.(C) Those caught marking will not be permitted to use lockers.(D) Those caught marking will perform public service.61. What are the rules about mobile phones in the library?(A) Phones must be used in designated areas.(B) Phones must be placed on “vibration” mode.(C) Phones are allowed on the upper tiers only.(D) Phones are not to be used.62. What might happen if a person keeps a “personal” locker at the library?(A) He will have to pay a fine. (B) He will have to write a request.(C) He must submit ID. (D) He might have it cleared out by the library.Ben Cougar88 Killjoy Ave. Atlanta, Georgia, 34675Phone: (212) 567-3450, E-mail: cougarme@November 16, 2010Josh MarksHillcrest FarmsSuite #561213 Hillcrest LaneAtlanta, Georgia 34675Dear Mr. Marks,Please accept this letter as my formal notice of resignation fromHillcrest Farms, effective November 30, 2010. The associations I’vemade during my employment here will truly be memorable for yearsto come. I have been proud to work on this sales team. I hope a two-week notice is sufficient for you to find a replacement. If I can help to train my replacement or tie up any loose ends, please let me know. I will work closely with any and all staff members to assure asmooth transition. As our peak season has recently come to an end, Icertainly hope that my departure will not leave you shorthanded.Thank you very much for the opportunity to work here.Sincerely,Ben Cougar63. What is the purpose of Ben’s letter?(A) To apologize for making mistakes (B) To ask for a vacation leave(C) To ask for a job (D) To resign from his job64. After what period of time will Ben leave his position?(A) One day (B) Two weeks (C) One month (D) Two months65. Why does Ben say he will work closely with staff members?(A) To make sure they are well-supervised (B) To help train them(C) To make the change easier (D) To offer his expertiseTo: suetaylor@From: rbannister@Subject: Re: An Official OfferDear Ms. Taylor,I would first like to thank you for the wonderful hospitality that you haveextended me throughout the interviewing process. The people at Sunny Corp.were very courteous and respectful. I appreciate that. After carefully weighing my options, however, I have decided to respectfully decline your offer to join your company as the marketing director.It was a very difficult decision for me to make. I think your company has a lotof potential and the opportunity to grow with you was extremely tempting.I was especially impressed with your facilities and your extensive trainingprogram.In the end, this was a geographical decision. As much as I have dreamtof living in Chicago, I have decided to stay on the West Coast. I love San Francisco, and I have received an offer for a similar position with one of yourcompetitors, Energy Stream Ltd. I wish you the best of luck in the future.Sincerely,Roger Bannister66. Why has this letter been written?(A) To accept a job offer (B) To make a job offer(C) To reject a job offer (D) To negotiate a job offer67. What impressed Mr. Bannister about Sunny Corp.?(A) The company’s faculty (B) The company’s earnings(C) The company’s logo (D) The company’s trainingMemorandumDate: April 17To: Kitchen StaffFrom: Joe, Kitchen ManagerRe: New menu itemsAs we have discussed before, we will add several new menu items at the beginning of next month. I have devised several recipes which you can find in the kitchen folder behind the bar. Please test all of these recipes. Your opinions are appreciated, as are alternative recipes you believe may be good additions to our menu. Take into consideration our clientele and the skills of your fellow kitchen workers. We all recall the utter disappointment when the ostrich egg quiche did not create the excitement we expected. I will invite staff and friends to try these new items this Sunday, April 20 at 2 p.m.Thank you68. Who is the memo written to?(A) All staff members (B) The manager(C) Kitchen staff (D) New menu items69. Where can the new recipes be found?(A) In the kitchen (B) In the manager’s office(C) In the kitchen folder (D) With the managerDoes your Web site give your company the online presence it needs to succeed ? Here are some of the top mistakes companies make on their Web sites.‧ A poorly Designed home pageFirst impressions last the longest and your home page is what most people see first. It has to look special if you are to look special.‧ Wrong focusThe site focuses on your company and not on the visitor. It is just like sales. You do not want to tell a customer just why your company is good; you want to tell customers what you can do fo them.‧ MistakesFrom broken links to misspelled words, mistakes make you look bad. It is better to have no Web page at all than to have typos and other errors.‧ Lack of a Bigger strategyA Web site should be only a portion of your company’s online strategy. 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What should a Web site be part of?(A) A press release (B) A business plan(C) An online strategy (D) Social networkingWelcome to Cyber Bank, where all your banking needs are met online through the convenience of your personal or business computer. We are the first financial institute to feature exclusively computer-based transactions. Our three-year performance record is outstanding. Our commitment is to provide you with the very best service here on the Internet. Your business is important to us and we appreciate the opportunity you’ve given us to help meet your financial needs. You might like to review the following for immediate information ontopics that we are frequently asked about:‧ Information about our electronic services-brokerage or banking‧ How to open a Brokerage account‧ How to open a savings or checking account‧ Internet browsers‧ Information about our rates73. What is needed to bank with Cyber Bank?(A) A brokerage account (B) An Internet connection(C) A username and password (D) A Web site74. What is unique about Cyber Bank?(A) Transactions are made exclusively by computer.(B) Brokerage accounts are available.(C) You can do your banking on the Internet.(D) It offers several different types of accounts.75. How long has Cyber Bank officially been operating?(A) One year (B) A decade(C) Three years (D) Two years。