2009 1 NEW TOEIC Part 5 / 6

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2009 1
1. In times of -----, the price of precious metals
such as gold generally increases dramatically.
(A) prosperity
(B) prospering
(C) prosperous
(D) prosper
2. The Judge became furious when her ----- was
questioned by the plaintiffs attorney.
(A) neutralize
(B) neutralization
(C) neutrally
(D) neutrality
3. The enclosed brochure will assist customers
to make a ----- on whether to buy or try the new
software.
(A) deciding
(B) decision
(C) decide
(D) decided
4. They were fined for holding a boxing match
without the official ----- of the state Boxing
Commission.
(A) approving
(B) approval
(C) to approve
(D) approved
5. ----- show that less competition and poor
service are usually the result of government
regulation in the telecommunications business.

(A) Study
(B) Studies
(C) Studying
(D) Studied
6. Market researchers have presented ----- that
companies with small market shares will suffer
a great deal throughout the course of the year.
(A) evidence
(B) evident
(C) evidential
(D) evidently
7. An arbitrator must listen ----- to both parties
in a dispute and not allow personal prejudice or
opinion to affect his or her decision.
(A) objection
(B) objective
(C) objects
(D) objectively
8. All the plants inside and outside the office
need to be watered -----.
(A) period
(B) periodical
(C) periodic
(D) periodically
9. In fact, within two years, it is not unusual for
a management trainee to receive multiple
promotions and increase his or her income -----.
(A) substantiation
(B) substantial
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(C) substantiate
(D) substantially

(C) potentially
(D) potentiality

10. Please fasten your seat belt ----- and bring

back the rest of your seat to its vertical position.
(A) security
(B) secure
(C) secured
(D) securely

16. The European trade discussions came to an

end with the representatives ----- supporting the
call for a free trade zone.
(A) completely
(B) completeness
(C) complete
(D) completed

11. Please provide all of the information as ----as possible to enable your request to be
properly processed.
(A) clear
(B) clearer
(C) clarity
(D) clearly
12. Military spending cuts have ----- impacted
manufacturing business in the United States.
(A) strong
(B) strongly
(C) strength
(D) strengthen
13. The report was ----- written and must be
reviewed and redone.
(A) poor
(B) poorly
(C) poorest
(D) poorer
14. This rebate offer is only available with the
purchase of a new Novatel modem and the
customer must ----- maintain OmniSky
Wireless Service a minimum of six months.
(A) continue
(B) continuation
(C) continuous
(D) continuously
15. Safety regulations have recently been
reinforced to protect workers who work in ----hazardous jobs.
(A) potential
(B) potentialize

17. Our direct-deposit service has turned out to

be ----- attractive to our customers.
(A) extreme
(B) extremely
(C) extremity
(D) extremes
18. The Club's nine versatile meeting and
banquet rooms ----- accommodate a small
executive meeting of ten or a large reception of
five hundred.
(A) beauty
(B) beautiful
(C) beautifully
(D) beautify
19. This Bed & Breakfast house can provide
comfortable accommodations at a ----- price.
(A) reasonable
(B) reason
(C) reasonably
(D) reasoning
20. The network is not ----- at this time due to
software failure.
(A) accessible
(B) accessed
(C) accessing
(D) access
21. Most of our door-to-door salesmen prefer to
live in the area they serve because it is more
----- for them.
(A) convenient
(B) convened
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(C) convenience
(D) conveniently
22. Though baseball purists prefer that the
game be played in the open-air, most modern
ballparks are ----- in either fixed or retractable
roof domed stadiums.
(A) enclose
(B) enclosing
(C) enclosure
(D) enclosed
23. According to Jenkins, a new highspeed
machine will ------- that will cut the patterns for
the gloves in half the time it takes now.
(A) be installing
(B) be installed
(C) install
(D) have installed
24. The inspectors' recommendations ----- that
the company needs to increase its production.
(A) indicate
(B) are indicated
(C) to indicate
(D) indicating
25. At Good Brothers Inc. we want our
employees to be the most competitive
individuals in their fields so we put great
emphasis ----- training and career growth.
(A) to
(B) between
(C) out
(D) on
26. This packing system, ----- ensures a total
vacuum to retain freshness and flavor for a long
period, is used in more than 200 foodprocessing plants.
(A) who
(B) which
(C) what
(D) whose

27. Although we requested that we ----- a room

with garden view when we made the
reservation, we were taken to a sea view room
when we arrived.
(A) have given
(B) were giving
(C) gave
(D) be given
28. Constant quality improvement is intended to
maintain our competitiveness and ---- us for the
challenges of the future.
(A) to prepare
(B) preparing
(C) prepared
(D) have prepared
29. Among other reasons, annual reports are
published ----- an informed reader may interpret
and evaluate the performance and prospects of a
company accurately.
(A) in case of
(B) moreover
(C) so that
(D) even though
30. I was a member of the Country Club's
Recreation committee ----- it was first
established, but I quit after a few months.
(A) nevertheless
(B) still
(C) when
(D) since
31. ----- I have exchanged email and memos
with the Regional Vice President, I have never
met him in person.
(A) Except
(B) Although
(C) Unlike
(D) However
32. The rebuilt plane will be ready for use next
week ----- we can get the local and federal
approvals for the repairs.
(A) otherwise
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(B) if
(C)whether
(D) instead
33. Contest entry forms will be discarded ----accompanied by a proof of purchase of one of
the company's products.
(A) nevertheless
(B) as long as
(C) therefore
(D) unless
34. Even though the boss encouraged you to put
----- idea into effect, you ignored him and now
someone else has done it and received all the
credit.
(A) you
(B) your
(C) yourself
(D) yours
35. The green skis and black boots belong to
my sister and the gray skis and boots are -----.
(A) I
(B) mine
(C) myself
(D) my
36. When the golf cart broke down, Mr. Lucas
and the other golfers in his group made it worse
when they tried to repair it by ----- instead of
calling for help.
(A) they
(B) their
(C) them
(D) themselves
37. Of the several plants, one plant gets 50% of
its energy needs from solar power while ----uses windmills to produce 28% of its energy.
(A) another
(B) others
(C) another
(D) the others

38. The boxers may have appeared angry in the

ring, but in fact they have a great deal of respect
and admiration for -----.
(A) ones
(B) the others
(C) others
(D) each other
39. Constant exercise has been proven ----health benefits for people of all ages and
occupations.
(A) have
(B) to have
(C) having
(D) had
40. All students are welcome to ----- their
suggestions about ways to improve the teaching
system at this institute.
(A) contribution
(B) contributable
(C) contribute
(D) contributing
41. All of the Seashore Hotel's staff are
committed to ----- top-quality service and a
comfortable environment for their guests.
(A) provision
(B) provided
(C) providing
(D) provider
42. The food division is considering ----- a new
line of gourmet spices in select areas next
summer.
(A) to introduce
(B) introducing
(C) introduce
(D) introduced
43. Please refrain from ----- cellular phones
during the lecture.
(A) use
(B) uses
(C) using
(D) to use
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44. ----- messages is the responsibility of a

secretary.
(A) Taking
(B) Taken
(C) Took
(D) Take
45. A job used to be obtained ----- in the past
than it is now.
(A) easiest
(B) more easily
(C) easily
(D) easier
46. This new coffee machine makes cappuccino
froth ----- more efficiently than the old one.
(A) much
(B) so
(C) really
(D) very
47. This is by far one of the ----- jobs Mrs. Rita
has ever taken in her entire career as a
laboratory technician.
(A) challenging
(B) more challenged
(C)most challenging
(D) more challenging
48. Those who do not pick up their season
tickets by August 20 ----- their stadium seats.
(A) forfeit
(B) will forfeit
(C) will have forfeited
(D) forfeited

(A) required
(B) have required
(C) require
(D) requiring
51. The new facilities are both more ----- and
modern.
(A) conveniences
(B) convenient
(C) convenience
(D) conveniently
52. If you write the memo tonight, I will copy
----- distribute it in the morning.
(A) and
(B) so
(C) as
(D) in
53. Vortex Medical is a well known leader in
manufacturing medical equipment for its ---patents.
(A) number
(B) numerous
(C) numerical
(D) numeral
54. According to the poll, ----- factors may not
affect election results, unless of course turnout
is low.
(A) each other
(B) another
(C) others
(D) other

49. The road was very muddy because it ---- all

night.
(A) rained
(B) rains
(C) will be rained
(D) have rained
50. All employees are expected and ----- to
exercise care when leaving e-mail messages
within the company.
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ANSWER
1. A

2. D

3. B

4. B

5. B

6. A

7. D

8. D

9. D

10. D

11. D

12. B

13. B

14. D

15. C

16. A

17. B

18. C

19. A

20. A

21. A

22. D

23. B

24. A

25. D

26. B

27. D

28. A

29. C

30. C

31. B

32. B

33. D

34. B

35. B

36. D

37. C

38. D

39. B

40. C

41. C

42. B

43. C

44. A

45. B

46. A

47. C

48. B

49. A

50. A

51. B

52. A

53. B

54. D

101. Businesses wait to be sure of an

economic recovery but consumers are getting
more ------- about the job market.
(A) optimist
(B) optimistic
(C) optimistically
(D) optimists

104. The desert shop specializes in cookies

made of chocolate, but ------- are available.
(A) other
(B) the other
(C) another
(D) others

102. The ------- will be chaired by Mr.

Sheldon, one of the most innovative directors
in the company.
(A) category
(B) qualification
(C) committee
(D) productivity

105. ------- the replacement parts are delivered

by tomorrow, we will have more complaints
from retailers and customers.
(A) Such as
(B) Given
(C) Unless
(D) Only if

103. The interest rate on housing loans

dropped ------- 2.1 percent last month and is
expected to go down further over the next few
weeks.
(A) as
(B) to
(C) in
(D) since

106. Training sessions for all departmental

supervisors will be held ------- the conference
room.
(A) on
(B) of
(C) as
(D) in

107. For the people ------- were affected by the

earthquake, the non-profit organization has
asked for more aid.
(A) they
(B) whose
(C) who
(D) which
108. Among the ------- candidates for the
position, Mr. Clark has the most experience in
retail sales.
(A) likely
(B) conditional
(C) relied
(D) original
109. There is a ------- demand for video disc
drives that are compatible with multiple disc
formats.
(A) grow
(B) growing
(C) grew
(D) grows

(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

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

115. The swimming pool had to be closed due

to a ------- of funds for maintenance.
(A) level
(B) shortage
(C) range
(D) record

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

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
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(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
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(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

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.

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

(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
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(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
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(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
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(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
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(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.

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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
111. B
121. B
131. D
141. C
151. C

102. C
112. B
122. B
132. D
142. A
152. A

103. B
113. C
123. A
133. C
143. A

104. D
114. A
124. C
134. B
144. B

105. C
115. B
125. B
135. A
145. C

106. D
116. D
126. A
136. D
146. D

107. C
117. D
127. D
137. D
147. C

108. A
118. C
128. B
138. D
148. D

109. B
119. C
129. D
139. D
149. B

110. C
120. B
130 D
140. D
150. B

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101. Our office security door is scheduled to _______ this week so all staff members are required to
return their security cards to the front desk.
(A) replace
(B) replaced
(C) being replaced
(D) be replaced

102. The post office will be closed at 5p.m. on Thursday ______ holiday weekend.
(A) since
(B) due to
(C) while
(D) as if

103. As we were running short of time, we forced Mr. Owens, the chief technician in charge, to stay and
work late by ______.
(A) he
(B) him
(C) his
(D) himself

104. If Tom Green officially resigns, Jeff Salas, the president and CEO of the company, is expected to
appoint Adam Lopez to ______ Tom Green.
(A) deposit
(B) predict
(C) operate
(D) succeed

105. The companys share price has _______ doubled since June.
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(A) ever
(B) much more
(C) more than
(D) even more

106. The company spokesperson said that the company has reported a drop in net income for five
_______ quarters.
(A) constant
(B) following
(C) consecutive
(D) immediate

107. LCG Corp. is involved in the manufacture, sale, and _______ of its own home appliances items.
(A) repetition
(B) exception
(C) distribution
(D) solution

108. Follow _______ steps listed on the first page of the manual and your username does not have to
be the same as your website address.
(A) most of
(B) all
(C) much
(D) almost

109. To stay with local people and gain practical experience, Volunteer helpers work an average of 4
hours per day _______ food and accommodation.
(A) in exchange for
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(B) exchanging of
(C) with exchange
(D) exchanges

110. Due to the students with nut allergies, when bringing shared food to school, please _______ from
bringing food that contains nuts of any kind.
(A) result
(B) benefit
(C) refrain
(D) succeed

111. The discounted _______ for the Auto Show are valid for admission on weekdays from February 2
to 10.
(A) tickets
(B) ticketing
(C) ticketed
(D) ticket

112. We, at HTL are _______ that the new project of the company will succeed.
(A) convincing
(B) convinces
(C) convinced
(D) convincement

113. The new video game Super Junior will be released ________ three weeks.
(A) by
(B) with
(C) from
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(D) in
114. The following companies have indicated that they will be _______ new products at their booth for
this years event.
(A) introduce
(B) introducing
(C) introduced
(D) introduces

115. The supervisor _______ advised his staff to attend the monthly staff development seminar.
(A) he
(B) him
(C) his
(D) himself

116. If you pay on a cash basis, you can take advantage _______ a 5 percent discount.
(A) on
(B) with
(C) from
(D) of

117. Every effort is _______ to solve the problems we are experiencing at the moment.
(A) make
(B) making
(C) being made
(D) makes

118. International Cooperative Nursery School will be closed for the _______ of the week.
(A) remaining
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(B) remainder
(C) remained
(D) remain

119. The schools educational philosophy is based on the premise that children learn _______ handson involvement with activities which they are motivated to learn.
(A) through
(B) by
(C) for
(D) since

120. The study is subject to a thorough review by specialists in the field ________ the publication.
(A) in fact
(B) former
(C) prior to
(D) wherever

121. _____ of the people in this interview wanted to disclose their name so I could not tape the
interview or take pictures for this reason.
(A) None
(B) Anyone
(C) Whoever
(D) Something

122. Children will only be admitted into the concert stadium _______ accompanied by an adult.
(A) unless
(B) now that
(C) since
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(D) if

123. Those attending the seminar next week need to contact Ms. Simpson to _______ flight
arrangements.
(A) discuss about
(B) talk
(C) talk to
(D) talk about

124. Governor Carcieri Asked who was in _______ during the snowstorm in his absence.
(A) appreciation
(B) charge
(C) description
(D) apologies

125. In August 2007 the Post Office began an _______ program selling the plus Zip Code extension to
businesses.
(A) experiment
(B) experimental
(C) experiments
(D) experimented

126. Absenteeism is the habit of _______ being away from work or school, usually without a good
reason.
(A) frequent
(B) frequently
(C) frequency
(D) frequented
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127. NeonHorizon is a small web design company based in Milton Keynes, which specializes in clear
and to the _______ websites for small businesses.
(A) grade
(B) feet
(C) point
(D) spot

128. By the time the technicians discovered the computer problems, most of the important files
_______.
(A) had been disappeared
(B) will have disappeared
(C) disappear
(D) had disappeared

129. 90 percent of the respondents said they would undertake the research and development projects
as _______ in order to strengthen productivity.
(A) plan
(B) planning
(C) planned
(D) plans

130. The company has launched an internal inquiry into the disappearance of a computer disk thought
to contain highly _______ client information.
(A) sensitive
(B) courteous
(C) affordable
(D) competitive

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131. The on- campus stationery is entirely run by students under the _______ of a few faculty
members.
(A) attendance
(B) sight
(C) provision
(D) supervision

132. _______ a low-price policy, we will offer competitive prices and quality services to the customers.
(A) According to
(B) Further
(C) Instead
(D) However

133. Our agency has been _______ with the responsibility of gathering all pertinent information.
(A) appointed
(B) hired
(C) obligated
(D) charged

134. The audience thanked her with six standing ovations, which was _______ remarkable considering
that the concert was nearly canceled.
(A) most of
(B) all the more
(C) many more
(D) too much

135. The company always sends invoices ________ from the book orders unless requested otherwise
by the buyer.
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(A) jointly
(B) separately
(C) diversely
(D) partially

136. CHJ`s affiliates this year dropped to 64 from 97 as it _______ sold or merged some operations.
(A) both
(B) either
(C) and
(D) or

137. Recent economic indicators suggest _______ private spending, slowly recovering from a two-year
slump, is gaining momentum.
(A) for
(B) that
(C) what
(D) how

138. _______ we had done for the last six months was a great achievement and an important step for
SAT Committee members.
(A) that
(B) what
(C) when
(D) where

139. Google said it planned to notify users _______ access had been restricted on certain search
terms.
(A) when
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(B) what
(C) which
(D) where

140. The negotiations have been delayed due to differences on _______ to publicize the negotiations.
(A) that
(B) whether or not
(C) because
(D) if

Questions141143refertothefollowingletter.
Dear Sirs

Translation Brochure

I should be grateful if you would send _______ your brochure and price list about your translation
services.
141. (A) we
(B) ours
(C) us
(D) ourselves

We are _________ developing our web sites and are interested in translating these into five languages
142. (A) instantly
(B) currently
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(C) eagerly
(D) quickly

_______ from English.

143. (A) apart
(B) among
(C) against
(D) benefit

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully

Andrea Philips

Andrea Philips
Marketing Manager

Questions144146refertothefollowingwelcomeletter.

Dear Adrienne,

Welcome to our Team!

It is a pleasure to welcome you to the staff of KC Electronics. We are excited to have you join our team,
and we hope that you will enjoy working with our company.
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On the first Monday of each month we _______ a special staff lunch to welcome any new employees.
144. (A) will hold
(B) hold
(C) holding
(D) held

Please be sure to come next week to meet all of our senior staff and any other new staff members who
have joined us this month. Alice Peters will e-mail you with further _______.
145. (A) details
(B) detail
(C) detailing
(D) detailed

If you have any questions during your training period, please _______ hesitate to contact me. You can
reach me at my email address or on my office line at 340-2222.
146. (A) not
(B) do not
(C) no
(D) none

Warm regards,
Jackie
Jackie Morris, Sales Manager

Questions147149refertothefollowingemail.
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Dear Mrs. Waters,

I am writing to provide formal notice of my resignation from Fielders Pharmacy. My last day will be
February 14th, 2009.

I trust that two weeks is sufficient notice for you to find a _________ for my position.
147. (A) complaint
(B) receipt
(C) replacement
(D) promotion

I would be _______ to help train the individual you choose to take my place.
148. (A) please
(B) pleased
(C) pleasing
(D) pleases

Thank you for employing me for the past three years. My experience as clerk, supervisor, and floor
manager has been very _______ and I'm confident that I will use many of the skills I have learned at
Fielders in the future.
149. (A) notable
(B) positive
(C) cautious
(D) prevalent

If you have any concerns, please contact me at my personal email address.

All the best,
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Annie Wright

Questions150152refertothefollowingletter.

Dear Valued Customer:

Our records show that you have been a customer of PJ Party Inc. _______ our grand opening last year.
We would like
150. (A) whether
(B) despite
(C) since
(D) although

to thank you for your business by inviting you to our preferred customer Spring Extravaganza this
Saturday.

Saturday's sales event is by invitation _______. All of our stock, including pajamas and bedding will be
marked down
151. (A) only
(B) just
(C) through
(D) still

from 50-80% off.* Doors open at 9:00 AM sharp. Complimentary coffee and donuts will be served.
Public admission will commence at noon.

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In addition, please accept the enclosed $10 gift certificate to use with your purchase of $75 or more.

We look forward to seeing you at PJ's on Saturday. Please bring this invitation with you and _______ it
at the door.
152. (A) permit
(B) represent
(C) present
(D) express

Sincerely,
Linda Lane

Linda Lane
Store Manage

101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107.

(D)

(B)

(D)

(D)

(C)

(C)

(C)

108. 109. 110. 111. 112. 113. 114.

(B)

(A)

(C)

(A)

(C)

(D)

(B)

115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120. 121.

(D)

(D)

(C)

(B)

(A)

(C)

(A)

122. 123. 124. 125. 126. 127. 128.

(D)

(D)

(B)

(B)

(B)

(C)

(D)

129. 130. 131. 132. 133. 134. 135.

(C)

(A)

(D)

(A)

(D)

(B)

(B)

136. 137. 138. 139. 140. 141. 142.

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(B)

(B)

(B)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(B)

143. 144. 145. 146. 147. 148. 149.

(A)

(B)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(B)

(B)

150. 151. 152.

(C)

(A)

(C)

2009 1 NEW TOEIC Part 5 / 6

101. Our output has increased recently, due in
part to a rise in productivity ----- the purchase
of newer machinery.
(A) as soon as
(B) following
(C) next
(D) in advance
102. Mr. Robinson rose from hotel bellboy to
shift manager in just two years because he was
so cordial and ----- to guests' needs.
(A) response
(B) responsive
(C) responsible
(D) responsibility
103. We will ----- start carrying a product line
of maternity clothing aimed at young women
who want to remain fashionable and stylish
during their pregnancy.
(A) recently
(B) already
(C) soon
(D) still
104. Both of the floor tile patterns were
designed with great care, so please be ----- that
whichever you choose will bring years of
satisfaction.
(A) assure

(B) assuring
(C) assured
(D) assurance
105. This letter should be ----- to Mr. O'Donnel
for his revision and approval.
(A) received
(B) forwarded
(C) contacted
(D) examined
106. ---- of receipt is required for this and all
other further correspondence.
(A) Predicament
(B) Completion
(C) Acknowledgement
(D) Combination
107. Inventory control and receiving have
become much more ----- since we put both
areas under the control of a single department.
(A) manageable
(B) manageably
(C) managing
(D) manage
108. All guests are requested to be ----- dressed
for the reception ceremony.
(A) formal
(B) formally
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(C) formalness
(D) formalize
109. The unusually bad weather makes it
impossible ----- resort guests to go para gliding
or scuba diving.
(A) by
(B) with
(C) to
(D) for
110. Because he had implemented orderly and
sensible systems, when the CEO took an
extended leave of absence, the company
flourished on its -----.
(A) alone
(B) solo
(C) single
(D) own
111. Though we do not offer gambling like
many other resorts do, our other amusements
and scenery continue to ----- many guests.
(A) attraction
(B) attractive
(C) attract
(D) attracting
112. When touring the construction site,
visitors must wear a hard hat and ----protective clothing.
(A) another
(B) each
(C) other
(D) each other
113. ----- in the past four months have almost
diminished and are not expected to rise in the
near future.
(A) Profit
(B) Profits
(C) Profitable

(D) Profitably
114. The audience was ----- by the prominent
Dr. Taylor, whose research is highly admired.
(A) invited
(B) nominated
(C) attended
(D) addressed
115. In keeping with our brand image, names
----- relate to some athletic activity likely to
appeal to our target market of teenaged sports
enthusiasts.
(A) idea
(B) idealize
(C) ideal
(D) ideally
116. Please enter log-in name and password
whenever ----- to do so.
(A) to ask
(B) asking
(C) were asked
(D) asked
117. Because of improving ---- conditions,
home ownership is expected to increase across
all sectors.
(A) economy
(B) economic
(C) economically
(D) economize
118. ----- it was more expensive than the
competitor's products on the market, Free
Nomad`s travel bag did not sell well this
quarter.
(A) Although
(B) Even if
(C) Since
(D) As if

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119. A new packaging system is now in place

and we should be capable of ----- goods several
hours faster than before.
(A) shipment
(B) to ship
(C) shipping
(D) shipped
120. It is expected that with hard work and
dedication, all participants in a ----- of
negotiation-skills training courses will succeed.
(A) reference
(B) series
(C) compliance
(D) response
121. The flight information ----- in this
reservation slip indicates that the flight is
tomorrow and not today.
(A) conducted
(B) connected
(C) contained
(D) confirmed
122. Recreational facilities within walking
distance of the Burkstone Hotel ----- a
swimming beach and a park with sports fields
and picnic tables.
(A) include
(B) are included
(C) including
(D) includes
123. For customers shopping with children, a
local supermarket has a designated playing
room marked with a ----- visible sign.
(A) clear
(B) cleared
(C) clearing
(D) clearly

124. The position of Morale Officer has

remained ----- since Mr. Jones retired two
months ago.
(A) unlicensed
(B) unoccupied
(C) located
(D) suppressed
125. ----- projections of this year's sales figures
have already been exceeded with a month still
remaining.
(A) Initial
(B) Immediate
(C) Outgoing
(D) Growing
126. At our annual board meeting, we decided
to release the funds necessary to redesign all
work areas to make the office more ----- for
staff.
(A) comfort
(B) comforters
(C) comfortable
(D) comfortably
127. The Halco Group hasn't yet come up with
----- improved version of the old model.
(A) they
(B) them
(C) their
(D) themselves
128. Getaway Travel can hold ----- for seats on
most airlines for up to 24 hours.
(A) reservations
(B) reserving
(C) reserved
(D) reserve
129. Conference organizers will make every
effort to satisfy participants' requests; however,
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seating ----- will be made on a first-come, firstserved basis.

(A) arrange
(B) arrangements
(C) arranging
(D) arranged
130. Cancun, ----- for its beautiful,
tranquilizing beach, is a popular vacation sport
for American tourists.
(A) is known
(B) was known
(C) known
(D) knowing
131. The Chief Financial Officer argued ----that the company must abandon its ambitious
expansion plans for at least one more year.
(A) persuasion
(B) persuasive
(C) persuasively
(D) persuaded
132. Consumer behavior is one very ----- part
of business that determines longevity of a firm.
(A) essential
(B) responsible
(C) unpredictable
(D) interim
133. You should be able to assemble this
computer desk easily ----- following step-bystep instructions.
(A) from
(B) by
(C) with
(D) at
134. They changed the campaign slogan when
surveys of voting women revealed a strong
----- for less aggressive language.
(A) preference
(B) relation
(C) structure

(D) perception
135. A friendly personality and a courteous
behavior ----- for the receptionist position.
(A) are requiring
(B) are required
(C) should require
(D) will require
136. Make sure that all of the signed letters
have been put into envelopes ----- being mailed
out by this afternoon.
(A) before
(B) through
(C) amid (D) for
137. I took a cab to the meeting at my own
-----, even though the company was already
paying for group transportation to the meeting
site.
(A) charge
(B) responsibility
(C) expense
(D) communication
138. The fact that many workers have a long
and expensive ----- to work by either train or
automobile was given as a reason.
(A) commute
(B) competition
(C) reference
(D) accusation
139. The recent bankruptcy of one of the ----appliance companies has had a direct effect on
the nation's economy.
(A) leader
(B) led
(C) leadership
(D) leading

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140. The recently released version of

Eastward's software for detecting computer
viruses is far ----- to the last year's.
(A) better

(B) superior
(C) advanced
(D) improved

Questions 141-143 refer to the following letter.

Dear customer,
Effective May 20, all shipments by Surety, Inc. to our exchange terminals ----- by overnight
141. (A) handled
(B) were handled
(C) have handled
(D) will be handled
express. This new procedure will continue through the end of August, ----- we will revert to
142. (A) at which time
(B) that
(C) in time for
(D) depending on
our normal shipping guidelines. We, not our customers, will bear this additional cost as part of our
ongoing efforts to ensure customer -----.
143. (A) satisfaction
(B) satisfactory
(C) satisfying
(D) satisfied
This express shipping procedure should allow us to process the backlog of orders generated by the
increased media exposure with regard to the Midland situation. If you have questions about arrival
dates on your orders, continue to deal directly with your normal contacts.
We want you to know we truly value you as a customer.

Questions 144-146 refer to the following announcement.

Deans Department Store ----- the community
144. (A) is serving
(B) had served
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(C) will be serving

(D) has been serving
since 1902. We work hard to provide our customers with the latest fashions at the most ----145. (A) reason
(B) reasons
(C) reasonable
(D) reasonably
prices. In the past, we have offered flexibility in our return policy. However, these policies have
been revised to accommodate the changing times.
We are announcing a new return policy on all apparel, both mens and womens. Cash refunds
require a cash register receipt and all clothing tags must be intact and attached to the garments.
Clothing must be returned within 30 days to be eligible for a cash refund. Refunds after 30 days will
be made in the form of merchandise exchange only. For an exchange, a receipt is not required. -----,
146. (A) Accordingly
(B) However
(C) Despite
(D) Unlike
you will only be credited for the current price of the item. We regret any inconvenience the new
return policy may create. Thank you for your cooperation.

Questions 147-149 refer to the following letter.

Dear Mrs. Zenger
Thank you for your letter of December 21, ----147. (A) complaints
(B) complaining
(C) will complain
(D) complained
about the conduct of one of our employees.
Please rest assured that we have investigated your complaint and that the person concerned will be
severely reprimanded.
Please accept our ----- apologies for any distress
148. (A) sincere
(B) sincerity
(C) sincerest
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(D) sincerely
this situation may have caused ----- and be assured
149. (A) you
(B) yours
(C) your own
(D) yourself
that it will never happen again.
Thank you also for bringing this matter to our attention. We place great importance on the conduct
of our employees and your complaint will give us the opportunity to remedy any problem that may
exist.
Yours Sincerely

Questions 150-152 refer to the following reference letter.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This will confirm that Jonathan Deering has been employed by Electro Corp. for ----- four years.
150. (A) approximately
(B) completely
(C) accidently
(D) exceedingly
----- his tenure of employment, he has displayed a
151. (A) While
(B) Until
(C) During
(D) If
unique ability to identify and solve problems. He has been instrumental in the streamlining our
accounting department. His experience in the accounting and finance area has been a valuable asset,
one that can be of great value to any company utilizing his services. He is loyal and always places
the welfare of the company above all else. His long hours and his patience with employees under
him and with management make him an ideal employee. If available, he can certainly count on reemployment with our firm, should the opportunity arise.
Any company considering this individual for employment has my most enthusiastic
recommendation. ----- his performance here is any
152. (A) That
(B) So
(C) Although
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(D) If
indication, he is destined to achieve new heights in his career, and set new records for his future
employer, as he did here.

ANSWER
101. B

102. B

103. C

104. C

105. B

106. C

107. A

108. B

109. D

110. D

111. C

112. C

113. B

114. D

115. D

116. D

117. B

118. C

119. C

120. B

121. C

122. A

123. D

124. B

125. A

126. C

127. C

128. A

129. B

130. C

131. C

132. A

133. B

134. A

135. B

136. A

137. C

138. A

139. D

140. B

141. D

142. A

143. A

144. D

145. C

146. B

147. B

148. C

149. A

150. A

151. C

152. D

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