Practice reading question 1-2 in the Toeic Test
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Reading 1:
Hello. You've …………….(1) Aurora Bakery. The bakery is open from seven A.M. to six
P.M. every day. At Aurora, we offer pasteries, cakes and speciality ………………(2) for
all occasions. To find out more about our selection, please call back during our
……………….(3) hours or visit our website. Have a wonderful day.
Reading 2:
Today on the Fitness Edge Program, our …………………(4) is on running and jogging.
We'll talk about choosing the proper shoes, planning your ………………………(5), and
warming up for your run. Susan Bennet, experienced marathon runner, will
……………………….(6) some advice about staying motivated while training. After
that, she will demonstrate some …………………..(7) stretching exercises.
Reading 3
Now is the time to make the best ……………………(8) of your life. It’s time to buy a
home. In fact, it’s the most important …………………………(9) of your life. Don’t
worry, though, because Charter Bank is here to help you. Our interest rates for
mortgages are ……………………….(10) and the monthly payments are the lowest in
the industry. Not only that, but we also ……………….(11) special deals for first-time
homebuyers. We’re in the business of helping people make their ………………….(12)
better.
Reading 4:
People always worry about money, ………………………(13) and death. But there is
something worse: having an accident without insurance. If you have an
……………………(14), you might have to go to the hospital and might even lose time
from work. Our company has the best …………………….(15). We’ll help you get
through the worst possible accidents right away. All of our plans are …………………..
(16) priced and we have something for everyone. Now is the time to get ready for
the future.
Reading 5:
If you’re shopping, sightseeing and running around every minute,
your……………………..(17) can seem like hard work. To avoid vacation stress, come
to the Blue Valley Inn on …………….(18) Lake Mead. While staying at our inn, you’ll
breathe clean country air as you view spectacular sights. With its ………………..(19)
rooms, swimming pool and many outdoor activities, the inn is the perfect place for a
vacation you won’t forget. The Blue Valley Inn prides itself on the personal
……………(19) it provides to every guest. The Blue Valley motto has always been “A
happy guest is our greatest treasure.”
Reading 6:
Few spots in the city are as beloved as City Park. Over ten million visitors play,
relax, or enjoy outings with their friends and families in the park every year. Each
spring and summer the park offers a wide variety of activities. This weekend there
will be an outdoor jazz concert, a nature program, and special events for children.
Most visitors explore the park on foot, although it can also be explored by bike or on
horseback. Maps and information on park activities are available at the visitor’s
center, which is open daily from nine to five o’clock.
Reading 7:
Are you looking for a dream career with a dynamic employer? This is an exciting,
rapidly growing Internet advertising company looking for candidates who love
challenges, offer creativity, have stability and aspire to continued personal as well
as professional growth. Come be a part of an innovative team that helps tens of
thousands of consumers connect with local businesses and services every day. Ideal
candidates will be hard working, self-motivated and highly adaptable. We look
forward to hearing from you.
Reading 8:
Attention passengers of flight 17 bound for Caracas, with stops in Atlanta and
Miami. The departure gate has been changed to 30B. Also, there will be a slight
departure delay due to inclement weather outside. The ground crew is in the
process of de-icing the wings in preparation for departure. It also looks like the flight
is slightly overbooked, so we are offering complimentary round-trip tickets to a few
passengers willing to take a later flight. We should be boarding in about fifteen
minutes. Thank you for your patience.
Reading 9:
The personnel managers have decided to make staff changes in the finance, R&D
and marketing departments. All of these transfers and promotions are designed to
help the company become not only very big, but very efficient. The brand new job
assignments will be available for viewing on Friday at four in the afternoon. The
company will officially transfer employees on Monday, so please be ready to change
your office by then. E-mail Paul Filler with any questions.
Reading 10:
Dave Billings worked for Bulb Village since 1986. He started in the accounting
department, but the company transferred him to another office. The finance
department experienced some changes, so he had to move again. Every
department he worked in, like accounting, finance and sales, became more efficient.
We are sad to see Dave Billings leave the company. However, we know that he will
enjoy his retirement in Paris. We wish him “Bon Voyage!” There will be a retirement
party this Friday at noon.
Question 3
Question 4-6
Practice 1:
Imagine a Canadian marketing firm is doing research in your country. You
have agreed to participate in a telephone interview about travel.
(4) How many books do you usually read per month?
(5) Where do you usually go to buy books?
(6) What is the first book that you ever read? Describe it.
Practice 2
Imagine a US marketing firm is doing research in your country. You have
agreed to participate in a telephone interview about travel.
(4) What is your favorite way to spend a vacation?
(5) What did you do on your last vacation?
(6) What do you think is a good way for a family to spend a vacation and
why?
Practice 3:
Imagine that your town council is conducting research. You have agreed to
participate in a telephone interview about tourism in your area.
(4) Who was the last person who visited you from out of town, and were they
interested in tourist activities?
(5) If a tourist asked you for a dining recommendation, what would you tell
them? Why?
(6) Which of the following features of your area do you think is most likely to
attract tourists? Why?
Historical landmarks
Outdoor activities
Art and culture
Practice 4
Imagine a US marketing firm is doing research in your country. You have
agreed to participate in a telephone interview about travel.
(4) How many times per week do you do exercise?
(5) Where do you usually go to exercsie?
(6) How important is it for children to take part in sports or regualar physical
education in school? Why?
Practice 5
Imagine that you are talking to a new neighbor on the telephone. You are
talking about live music in your area.
(4) What kind of music do you like to listen to, and do you listen to it often?
(5) How often do you shop for music, and do you have a large collection of
songs?
(6) I'd like to buy some new music. Could you recommend a place for me to
shop for music and tell me why you recommend it?
Practice 6
Imagine that an English language magazine is writing an article about your
area. You have agreed to participate in a telephone interview about where
you live.
(4) Where do you live, and how long does it take to travel from your home to
work or school?
(5) What is one of your favorite places for entertainment in your area, and
how often do you go there?
(6) Which of the following factors would be most important for you when
moving to a new location? Why?
Access to public transportation
Access to natural areas
Access to shopping and restaurants
Practice 7
Imagine a US marketing firm is doing research in your country. You have
agreed to participate in a telephone interview about streaming services.
(4) What is your favorite type of movie?
(5) When is the last time you streamed a movie, and what streaming service
did you use?
(6) How do you choose what streaming service to use?
Questions 7-9: Respond to questions using information provided
Directions: In this part of the test, you will answer three questions based on
information provided. You will have 45 seconds to read the information
before the question begins. For each question, begin responding immediately
after you hear a beep. No additional preparation time is provided. You will
have 15 seconds to respond to Questions 7 and 8, and you will have 30
seconds to respond to Question 9.
Practice1
Practice 2
Practice 3
Practice 4
Practice 5
Practice 6
Practice 7
Practice 8
Practice 9
Practice 10
Practice 11
Questions 10: Propose a solution
Directions: In this part of the test, you will be presented with a problem and
asked to propose a solution.
You will have 45 seconds to prepare. Then you will have 60 seconds to
speak.
In your response, be sure to
show that you recognize the problem, and
propose a way of dealing with the problem.
Practice 1
In your response, be sure to
show that you recognize the problem, and
propose a way of dealing with the problem.
Questions 11: Express and Opinion
Directions: In this part of the test, you will give your opinion about a
specific topic. Be sure to say as much as you can in the time allowed. You
will have 15 seconds to prepare. Then you will have 60 seconds to speak.
Practice 1:
Which of the following is the BEST way for a company to keep its employees
motivated?
Choose ONE of the options provided below and give reasons or examples to
support your opinion.
Pay a high salary
Offer a lot of vacation time
Provide many opportunities for professional advancement
Practice 2:
Some people think children should be taught how to cook at school. Others believe
that it is their parents' responsibility to teach them.
What is your opinion and why?
Practice 3
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Competition is a fact of life, and children should learn to be competitive when they
are young. Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
Practice 4
Would you prefer to work during specific hours established by your employer or set
your own work schedule? Why? Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
Practice 5
Which do you think provides more leadership opportunities for employees: a large
company or a small company?
Why? Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
Practice 6
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
For job seekers, it is important to show a sense of humor during a job interview.
Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
Practice 7:
Which of the following is the BEST way for a high school student to improve
the quality of its education?
Choose ONE of the options provided below and give reasons or examples to
support your opinion.
Provide more training to teachers
Offer more one-on-one instruction or tutoring
Give students more homework
