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2009 1 NEW TOEIC Part 5 / 6- Part 5 Part 6 23 , ! *^^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

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

Sheldon, one of the most innovative directorsin the company.

(A) category

(B) qualification

(C) committee

(D) productivity

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

104. The desert shop specializes in cookies

made of chocolate, but ------- are available.

(A) other

(B) the other

(C) another

(D) others

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

106. Training sessions for all departmental

supervisors will be held ------- the conferenceroom.

(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

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109. There is a ------- demand for video disc

drives that are compatible with multiple disc

formats.

(A) grow

(B) growing

(C) grew

(D) grows

110. Mr. Howard has ------- confidence in his

computer programming skills that he never

says no when asked to create utility software.

(A) another

(B) plenty

(C) such

(D) almost

111. The customer returned his order saying

its switch was defective, and the online store

agreed to ------- the full amount to his account.

(A) magnify

(B) credit

(C) discontinue

(D) charge

112. The management should realize that

------- out a loan is only a temporary solution

to the company's financial problems.

(A) was taken

(B) taking

(C) having been taken

(D) taken

113. The CEO was very pleased with the

results of the latest sales campaign ------- gave

the sales manger a bonus.

(A) if so

(B) furthermore

(C) and

(D) then

114. A good manager should ------- try to

create an atmosphere of trust and cooperation.

(A) always

(B) nearly

(C) well

(D) far

115. The swimming pool had to be closed due

to a ------- of funds for maintenance.

(A) level

(B) shortage

(C) range

(D) record

116. In order to maintain its good reputation,

the restaurant does its best to serve the guests

------- and in a courteous manner.

(A) quick

(B) quicker

(C) quickness

(D) quickly

117. The head of sales department asked Mr.

Karawara to turn in his sales report -------

noon today so that he could set the deadline.

(A) up to

(B) for

(C) till

(D) by

118. The extension of the deadline has

enabled most of the sales representatives to

complete their ------- on time.

(A) propose

(B) proposing

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(C) proposal

(D) proposed

119. For over 20 years, Mr. Richardson has

been a ------- member of the Green Club to

volunteer his time to educate the public about

recycling.

(A) first

(B) regular

(C) valued

(D) durable

120. After tremendous success of his first

clothing shop, the designer has ------- to open

another.

(A) picked

(B) decided

(C) settled

(D) established

121. It is surprising to see ------- much

broadband Internet connection fees have

dropped over the last year.

(A) thus

(B) how

(C) moreover

(D) because

122. ------- the cash register, you should first

open the cash drawer with your key and punch

in your employee number.

(A) Use

(B) To use

(C) Used

(D) Using

123. Economic experts agree that the merger

will prove ------- rewarding, and that profits

will soar in the near future.

(A) mutually

(B) lately

(C) exactly

(D) approximately

124. We are ------- that the proposal will meet

with the approval of all parties concerned.

(A) confidence

(B) confide

(C) confident

(D) confidently

125. Even though the assistant manager, Mr.

Schropp appeared unwilling ------- to a new

post, he was persuaded by his family to accept

it.

(A) transfer

(B) to transfer

(C) transferring

(D) to transferring

126. Property values dropped at an ------- rate,

and some property owners tried to minimize

the loss by selling their land.

(A) alarming

(B) enlarging

(C) according

(D) escaping

127. The fire insurance policy for the office

building should be renewed on ------- before

the 15th of this month.

(A) when

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(B) neither

(C) either

(D) or

128. Mr. Garcia will already ------- his

presentation on the new manufacturing

process by the time you reach the convention

center.

(A) finished

(B) have finished

(C) finishing

(D) finish

129. Consumers these days ------- about the

amount of fat and sugar in food products.

(A) concern

(B) discern

(C) allow

(D) care

130. Mr. Toshi was elected to the city council,

but has not officially started to carry out the

duties -------.

(A) will be involved

(B) involves

(C) involving

(D) involved

131. In spite of all their efforts and repeated

negotiations, the opposing parties have yet to

reach a -------.

(A) benefit

(B) proposal

(C) fondness

(D) settlement

132. Effective managers use the Internet and

read economic journals to keep themselves

------- about current trends in overseas trade.

(A) inform

(B) informative

(B) informing

(D) informed

133. According to the latest news report, the

government has decided to raise income tax

rates for ------- with high incomes.

(A) that

(B) this

(C) those

(D) these

134. The new marketing ------- that was

adopted by the firm has proved very effective.

(A) has approached

(B) approach

(C) to approach

(D) approaches

135. This banquet room is the place where the

company ------- most of its seminars and

meetings.

(A) holds

(B) decides

(C) occurs

(D) identifies

136. We ask that you watch road signs and

walk on the left so that cyclists can pass at a

------- speed.

(A) reducing4

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(B) reduces

(C) reduction

(D) reduced

137. Even though the grand opening of the

new Italian restaurant was ------- than

expected, many people were happy with the

food quality it served.

(A) late

(B) more lately

(C) lateness

(D) later

138. It was just last month that Mr. Oretga

retired after 20 years of service ------- the

company.

(A) forward

(B) during

(C) among

(D) to

139. Most experts agree that genetically -------

foods should be allowed on the market after

health officials confirm they are safe.

(A) modify

(B) modifying

(C) to modify

(D) modified

140. All applicants for the position are

required to complete the ------- at the front

desk and submit them.

(A) form

(B) formation

(C) formed

(D) forms

141-143 refer to the following letter

David Williams

125 Clancy Lane

Dearborn, Mi

Dear Mr. Williams,

This is to let you know that we ------- your cancellation of your purchase order

141. (A) were received

(B) receiving

(C) have received

(D) will receive

We also understand the reasons for your cancellations, as detailed in your letter.

I'm very sorry about the problems you ------- while trying to order our products.

142. (A) encountered

(B) caused

(C) extended

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(D) transferred

It seems that our online system overcharged other customers, too. This experience has shown us that

we need to work on our online shop to make it more efficient. We are doing everything possible to

ensure that this problem doesn't happen again.

We value you as a customer, and your satisfaction is our biggest -------.

143. (A) priority

(B) problem

(C) concerning

(D) sincerity

I have enclosed a coupon for 50 percent off any future purchase if you ever decide to shop with us

again.

I hope you accept my sincerest apologies.

Truly yours,

Edward capriciano

Capri Inc.

144-146 refer to the following memo.

To : All Employees

From : Mark Schmidt, CFO

RE: Waste disposal

It has come to my ------- that we have been spending too much money

144. (A) intention

(B) attention

(C) extension

(D) opposition

on paper over the past year. -------, most of the paper in our office that145. (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

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of the paper for un important documents, and that means less trash. Less trash means that we cut

down on our waste disposal expenses. We will also be buying less paper. This makes so much more

sense ------- and environmentally.

146. (A) economy

(B) economic

(C) economical

(D) economically

This is why we have decided to start a paper recycling program. I will distribute a list of the type of

paper items in our office that can be recycled. If you have any used paper on the list, please dispose

of it in the specially marked bins near the employee lounge.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Regards,

Mark Schimidt, CFO

147-149 refer to the following memo.

To : All sales department staff

From : Carlo Juliani, Vice President, Sales department

Date : Oct. 6, 2008

On Monday, Oct. 13, from 10:30 to 13:00, there ------- a luncheon meeting

147. (A) was

(B) has been

(C) will be

(D) had

in the conference room to review the results of the last quarter covering July through September and

to evaluate the outlook and the targets for the next quarter. All section heads should be ready to

report ------- on the figures for both periods.

148. (A) brief

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(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

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Masayoshi Takada

President, Prosonic Corporation.

ANSWERS

101. B 102. C 103. B 104. D 105. C 106. D 107. C 108. A 109. B 110. C

111. B 112. B 113. C 114. A 115. B 116. D 117. D 118. C 119. C 120. B121. B 122. B 123. A 124. C 125. B 126. A 127. D 128. B 129. D 130 D

131. D 132. D 133. C 134. B 135. A 136. D 137. D 138. D 139. D 140. D141. C 142. A 143. A 144. B 145. C 146. D 147. C 148. D 149. B 150. B

151. C 152. A

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