Docsity
Docsity

Prepara tus exámenes
Prepara tus exámenes

Prepara tus exámenes y mejora tus resultados gracias a la gran cantidad de recursos disponibles en Docsity


Consigue puntos base para descargar
Consigue puntos base para descargar

Gana puntos ayudando a otros estudiantes o consíguelos activando un Plan Premium


Orientación Universidad
Orientación Universidad


TOEIC Reading test answer key, Exámenes de Inglés

TOEIC Reading test answer key for unit 5

Tipo: Exámenes

2012/2013
En oferta
30 Puntos
Discount

Oferta a tiempo limitado


Subido el 07/10/2021

carlos-reyes-82
carlos-reyes-82 🇲🇽

5

(1)

1 documento

1 / 22

Toggle sidebar

Esta página no es visible en la vista previa

¡No te pierdas las partes importantes!

bg1
TOEIC - Reading test – Part 5 – Answer key
1. You _______ introduce me to the chairperson because we have already met.
(A) must
(B) should
(C) do not have to
(D) are supposed to
Grammar point: Modals
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/330-modals-not.htm
2. Their _______ expertise is a result of their training, the majority of which occurred at the
head office.
(A) technical
(B) technique
(C) technician
(D) technicians
Grammar point: word classes
http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060
3. Though I have already told them once, please remind your colleagues _______ in the No
Smoking area.
(A) don’t smoke
(B) not to smoke
(C) not smoking
(D) aren’t smoking
Grammar point: Negative infinitive
http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/inf3.cfm
4. Mr. Wang wasn’t home when I called this morning, but I _______ contact him at his
office this afternoon.
(A) was able to
(B) would have
(C) should have
(D) could not
Grammar point: Modals of ability
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/330-modals-ability.htm
5. The representatives are _______ going home and seeing their families after this
negotiation.
(A) looking up to
(B) looking for
(C) looking forward to
(D) looking up
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with LOOK
http://www.carolinebrownenglishlessons.com/lookphrasals1/menu.php
6. Mrs. Prashar can always tell when her husband _______ too much coffee because his
hands start to shake.
(A) will have drunk
(B) had drunk
(C) is going to drink
(D) has been drinking
Grammar point: Present perfect continuous
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/present-perfect-
continuous.htm
pf3
pf4
pf5
pf8
pf9
pfa
pfd
pfe
pff
pf12
pf13
pf14
pf15
pf16
Discount

En oferta

Vista previa parcial del texto

¡Descarga TOEIC Reading test answer key y más Exámenes en PDF de Inglés solo en Docsity!

  1. You _______ introduce me to the chairperson because we have already met. (A) must (B) should (C) do not have to (D) are supposed to Grammar point: Modals http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/330-modals-not.htm
  2. Their _______ expertise is a result of their training, the majority of which occurred at the head office. (A) technical (B) technique (C) technician (D) technicians Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=
  3. Though I have already told them once, please remind your colleagues _______ in the No Smoking area. (A) don’t smoke (B) not to smoke (C) not smoking (D) aren’t smoking Grammar point: Negative infinitive http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/inf3.cfm
  4. Mr. Wang wasn’t home when I called this morning, but I _______ contact him at his office this afternoon. (A) was able to (B) would have (C) should have (D) could not Grammar point: Modals of ability http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/330-modals-ability.htm
  5. The representatives are _______ going home and seeing their families after this negotiation. (A) looking up to (B) looking for (C) looking forward to (D) looking up Grammar point: phrasal verbs with LOOK http://www.carolinebrownenglishlessons.com/lookphrasals1/menu.php
  6. Mrs. Prashar can always tell when her husband _______ too much coffee because his hands start to shake. (A) will have drunk (B) had drunk (C) is going to drink (D) has been drinking Grammar point: Present perfect continuous http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/present-perfect- continuous.htm
  1. The accountant calculated the figures using the latest software release, but the total _______ isn’t correct. (A) still (B) anymore (C) already (D) yet Grammar point: still / yet / already http://englishwilleasy.com/what-is-different/list-s/still-yet-already/
  2. Mrs. Flaubert _______ all of her work by 5:00 P.M., so there is no reason she needs to work overtime. (A) has finished (B) is finishing (C) will have finished (D) has been finishing Grammar point: Future perfect http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/futureperfect.html
  3. Knowing that we would be hungry after skipping lunch, the director had her assistant _______ some sandwiches for the meeting. (A) pick up (B) picks up (C) picked up (D) picking up Grammar point: causative structure http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
  4. After waiting three months for his favourite vocalist to come to our town, Dr. Kozinsky got sick _______ the concert’s intermission. (A) while (B) for (C) during (D) by Grammar point: for / while / during http://www.learn-english-today.com/lessons/lesson_contents/for-during-while.html
  5. Applicants’ replies should be sent by fax, mail, _______ e-mail no later than three o’clock on Friday. (A) but (B) however (C) or (D) yet Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
  6. If Mr. Tsujiioka won a free trip anywhere, he _______ to go to Brazil. (A) could have chosen (B) would choose (C) will choose (D) would have been choosing Grammar point: Second conditional http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm
  1. If their marketing team succeeds, they _______ their profits by 20 percent. (A) will have been increased (B) would have been increasing (C) will increase (D) would increase Grammar point: First conditional http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/1cond.htm
  2. The vice president was _______ with the applicant’s enthusiasm for the biochemical research project. (A) delighted (B) delighting (C) delightful (D) delight Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=
  3. Both companies are _______ the same business. (A) in (B) with (C) from (D) through Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
  4. _______ there were so many options, everyone was satisfied. (A) If (B) Why (C) Because (D) When Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
  5. If they _______ more aware of the trends, they could have avoided bankruptcy. (A) were (B) are (C) have been (D) had been Grammar point: Third conditional http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/3cond.htm
  6. Make checks _______ to the company. (A) paid (B) payable (C) paying (D) pay Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=
  7. Ms. Bolton is both a strong manager _______ a skilled negotiator. (A) or (B) with (C) and (D) though

Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm

  1. _______ the stockbrokers said the market was healthy, they refused to invest more money. (A) Because (B) Although (C) In addition (D) So Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
  2. The seminar will adjourn _______ five o’clock. (A) in (B) on (C) at (D) the Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
  3. Marketing is important; _______, we’re hiring a new public relations firm. (A) therefore (B) even though (C) nevertheless (D) but Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless
  4. The secretary had the messenger _______ the envelope as soon as possible. (A) delivering (B) to deliver (C) deliver (D) delivered Grammar point: causative structure http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
  5. The board meetings usually _______ on time. (A) have started (B) start (C) are starting (D) have been starting Grammar point: simple present http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/simcon.htm
  6. Everyone was disappointed to hear that the company’s proposal was _______. (A) turned up (B) turned on (C) turned away (D) turned down Grammar point: phrasal verbs with TURN http://www.eflnet.com/pverbs/pvlistverb.php?verb=TURN
  7. Even though the exchange rate was high, we _______ from them. (A) buy
  1. Do _______ an estimate before getting it in writing. (A) not ever accept (B) never accept (C) accept never (D) not accept ever Grammar point: adverb position http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
  2. Production went down _______ morale was low. (A) even though (B) when (C) but (D) to Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
  3. The distributors will collaborate _______ a British company. (A) with (B) in (C) from (D) of Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
  4. If banks _______ the number of credit cards, the economy would improve. (A) limiting (B) limited (C) had limited (D) are limiting Grammar point: Second conditional http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm
  5. One suggestion was to _______ gasoline taxes. (A) raise (B) have raised (C) be raising (D) raising Grammar point: infinitive phrase http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/infinitivephrase.htm
  6. The host will want the total amount _______ before paying the bill. (A) checked (B) be checked (C) checking (D) check Grammar point: “want something done” http://advancegrammar.blogspot.com/2009/07/haveget-and-want-something-done.html
  7. The new sales manager cooperates with her colleagues; _______, she is a valued member. (A) although (B) however (C) for example (D) therefore Grammar point: conjunctions

http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless

  1. _______ our office, Mr. James voted against the proposal. (A) Representation (B) Representative (C) Representing (D) Representative of Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=
  2. Paychecks _______. (A) are twice distributed a month (B) twice a month are distributed (C) are distributed twice a month (D) a month are distributed twice Grammar point: adverb position http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
  3. There has been a decline in local _______ national advertising. (A) therefore (B) so (C) but (D) and Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
  4. _______ Mrs. Lee was calling her husband’s office, he was calling hers. (A) While (B) Because (C) So (D) Then Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
  5. The CEOs will meet _______ Chicago next month. (A) at (B) in (C) to (D) from Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
  6. The award was contested by one of the _______. (A) competitors (B) competition (C) competing (D) competitive Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=
  7. The _______ was considered final. (A) decisive (B) decided (C) decision (D) deciding

(B) had awarded (C) awarded (D) awards Grammar point: simple past http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm

  1. My supervisor had me _______ the morning taking inventory. (A) spend (B) to spend (C) spent (D) spending Grammar point: causative structure http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
  2. Mr. Doh _______ clients’ phone calls. (A) rarely returns (B) returns rarely (C) has returned rarely (D) rarely had returned Grammar point: adverb position http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
  3. Success depends _______ the efforts of the organization. (A) from (B) in (C) on (D) of Grammar point: preposition-dependent verbs and adjectives http://www.sk.com.br/sk-pdv.html
  4. There has been strong competition; _______, the new company has made great profits. (A) instead (B) nonetheless (C) then (D) despite Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/9-10.html
  5. Ms. Shirish will resign her position as chief _______ officer. (A) operator (B) operational (C) operation (D) operating Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=
  6. The weather report predicts it will rain _______ become colder. (A) neither (B) nor (C) and (D) either Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
  1. The printer _______ paper. (A) ran into (B) ran out of (C) ran without (D) ran over Grammar point: phrasal verbs with RUN http://www.advanced-english-grammar.com/phrasal-verb-run.html
  2. The electricity went out _______ we were making coffee. (A) so (B) because of (C) while (D) for Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
  3. _______ all the negotiators, Ms. Neos seems the most reliable. (A) From (B) As (C) Of (D) But Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
  4. The sales division reported a 64 percent drop _______ the last sales period. (A) during (B) with (C) at (D) to Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
  5. The company is financially sound; _______, there is no debt. (A) in spite of (B) for example (C) on the other hand (D) nevertheless Grammar point: transition words http://members.tripod.com/the_english_dept/transitions.html
  6. Get the invoice _______ upon receipt. (A) signature (B) sign (C) signed (D) signing Grammar point 1: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page= Grammar point 2: passive causative structure http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
  7. _______ time to submit a bid. (A) Still there is (B) Is there still (C) There is still (D) They’re still is

(D) Before Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm

  1. The management makes an assessment _______. (A) rarely (B) still (C) monthly (D) already Grammar point: adverb position http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
  2. The chairman said his _______ would continue his strategies. (A) successful (B) successor (C) success (D) successive Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=
  3. This region _______ as the costliest place to do business. (A) often is referred (B) is often referred (C) is referred often to (D) is often referred to Grammar point 1: adverb position http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php Grammar point 2: prepositions in clauses http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/preps-placement.html#maincontent
  4. Since 1990, our customers _______ with our service. (A) are satisfied (B) have satisfied (C) have been satisfying (D) have been satisfied Grammar point: present perfect http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/upperf.htm
  5. People either don’t have the money _______ they aren’t willing to spend it. (A) and (B) neither (C) or (D) although Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
  6. The group is composed _______ five companies. (A) in (B) of (C) up (D) from Grammar point: preposition-dependent verbs and adjectives http://www.sk.com.br/sk-pdv.html
  7. In order to make more money, Mr. Garcia has decided to _______ a second job.

(A) take off (B) take out (C) take from (D) take on Grammar point: phrasal verbs with TAKE http://www.eflnet.com/pverbs/pvlistverb.php?verb=TAKE

  1. A survey of the _______ shows they are satisfied with their jobs. (A) employment (B) employs (C) employees (D) employing Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=
  2. _______ the bad location, the management is confident of success. (A) Despite (B) Since (C) With (D) As Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/9-10.html
  3. Company officials must disclose their own _______ affairs. (A) finance (B) financing (C) financial (D) financed Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=
  4. The new business has _______ incorporated. (A) still (B) once (C) yet (D) already Grammar point: still / yet / already http://englishwilleasy.com/what-is-different/list-s/still-yet-already/
  5. The manufacturer listed assets _______ liabilities. (A) but (B) nor (C) and (D) so Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
  6. The competitor’s attempt to _______ the new company was stopped. (A) take off (B) take over (C) take to (D) take out Grammar point: phrasal verbs with TAKE http://www.eflnet.com/pverbs/pvlistverb.php?verb=TAKE

http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless

  1. Have Ms. Alva _______ a press release immediately. (A) writes (B) to write (C) writing (D) write Grammar point: causative structure http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
  2. A _______ firm will help us find software. (A) consultation (B) consultant (C) consulting (D) consult Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=
  3. _______ Mr. Jeffries to get the job done. (A) Count on (B) Count from (C) Count in (D) Count up Grammar point: phrasal verbs with COUNT http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/count
  4. Ms. Nguyen had submitted her résumé before she _______ the position was filled. (A) will know (B) knows (C) has known (D) knew Grammar point: simple past http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm
  5. If Mr. Donna were looking for a permanent job, our recruiter _______ help. (A) may (B) will (C) can (D) could Grammar point: Second conditional http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm
  6. The purchaser wanted the equipment _______ by Monday morning. (A) delivered (B) delivering (C) will be delivered (D) must be delivered Grammar point: “want something done” http://advancegrammar.blogspot.com/2009/07/haveget-and-want-something-done.html
  7. The company’s quarterly earnings were up; _______ the officers felt satisfied. (A) nevertheless (B) therefore (C) however (D) for this purpose

Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless

  1. _______ substantial layoffs, costs were reduced. (A) When (B) Because of (C) Although (D) Since Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
  2. Consumer confidence fell _______ April. (A) next (B) on (C) in (D) the Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
  3. Price quotes _______. (A) have daily been announced (B) have been announced daily (C) daily have been announced (D) have been daily announced Grammar point: adverb position http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
  4. The administration allows Thailand _______ Indonesia trade benefits. (A) but (B) nor (C) and so (D) and Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
  5. The talks will take place _______ Brussels. (A) at (B) the (C) in (D) to Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
  6. Many workers can’t use computers; _______ training is required. (A) on the whole (B) besides (C) consequently (D) for example Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/9-10.html
  7. Management let the employees _______ at two o’clock. (A) leave (B) left (C) was leaving

(B) were (C) will be (D) would be Grammar point: Second conditional http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm

  1. Ambition, talent, _______ desire are ingredients for success. (A) or (B) never (C) yet (D) and Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
  2. Only five years ago, there _______ a shortage of computer specialists. (A) was (B) were (C) has been (D) have been Grammar point: simple past http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm
  3. The board reported that more funds _______ for training. (A) was given (B) could have given (C) should be given (D) is given Grammar point: Modals of advice http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/330-modals-advice.htm
  4. Some employees get their paychecks automatically _______ in their bank accounts. (A) deposited (B) depositing (C) are deposited (D) deposit Grammar point: passive causative structure http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
  5. Costs should be cut; _______, the number of staff positions will be reduced. (A) however (B) therefore (C) meanwhile (D) but Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless
  6. Office branches are located _______ the metropolitan area. (A) on (B) at (C) about (D) throughout Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
  1. The company offers a _______ plan for its workers. (A) retirement (B) retiring (C) retire (D) retired Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=
  2. _______ Mr. Hague finished the job interview, he felt relieved. (A) While (B) Because of (C) During (D) After Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
  3. Ms. Lopez has _______ learned to create zip files. (A) yet (B) ever (C) already (D) certain Grammar point: adverb position http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
  4. The paychecks will be delivered _______ they arrive from the accounting department. (A) before (B) soon (C) when (D) during Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
  5. The report outlines the products for the first quarter _______ the year. (A) to (B) at (C) from (D) of Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
  6. The benefits package is impressive; _______, the director promotes only from within the company. (A) for example (B) when (C) despite (D) nevertheless Grammar point: transition words http://members.tripod.com/the_english_dept/transitions.html
  7. This company attempts to make its employees _______ like family. (A) feeling (B) feels (C) felt (D) feel Grammar point: causative structure