Sample Questions
SECTION 2 - Reading Section
In this section of the test, you will have a chance to show how well you understand written English. There are three parts to this section, with special directions for each part. In the new TOEIC test selected items will be passage based, allowing for the testing of context related skills.
Incomplete Sentences (Part V)
Directions: This part of the test has incomplete sentences. Four words or phrases, marked A., B., C., D., are given beneath each sentence. You are to choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer.
Example Question
Because the equipment is very delicate, it must be handled with _____.
A. caring
B. careful
C. care
D. carefully
Sample Answer
(A) (B) (
) (D)
The sentence should read, "Because the equipment is very delicate, it must be handled with care." Therefore, you should choose answer (C).
Question #1
Mr. Yang's trip will ____ him away from the office for ten days.
A. withdraw
B. continue
C. retain
D. keep
Question #2
The company that Marie DuBois started now sells ____ products throughout the world.
A. its
B. it
C. theirs
D. them
Question #3
If your shipment is not delivered ____ Tuesday, you can request a full refund for the merchandise.
A. at
B. by
C. within
D. while
Question #4
The hotel breakfast ____ fresh fruit juice and a choice of pastries
A. includes
B. to include
C. including
Question #5
We regret to announce the ____ of the training session scheduled for April 21.
A. denial
B. incapability
C. postponement
D. dismissal
Error Recognition (Part VI)
In the new TOEIC test, this section has been eliminated. Current language acquisition theories do not place much emphasis on making corrections to errors in sentences. In the new TOEIC, Part VI is passage based sentence completion. See below for an example question.
Directions: In this part of the test, each sentence has four words or phrases underlined. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (A), (B), (C), (D). You are to identify the one underlined word or phrase that should be corrected or rewritten. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer.
Example Question
All (A) employee are required (B) to wear their (C) identification badges (D) while at work.
Sample Answer
() (B) (C) (D)
1. (A) The pamphlet contains (B) some (C) importance information about the (D) current exhibit.
2. (A) No matter how long it (B) taking to finish the (C) annual report, it (D) must be done properly.
3. The (A) popularity of jogging (B) appears to have decreased (C) since the past (D) couple of years.
4. (A) At the conference center, (B) laundry (C) sent out by 10:00 a.m. (D) it will be returned by 5:00 p.m. the same day.
5. The (A) totally capital expenditures, (B) after allowing (C) for inflation, (D) are projected to be DM 8.4 billion.
Part VI New TOEIC
Example Question
Ms. Monica Eisenman
555 King Street
Auckand
New Zealand
Dear Ms. Eisenman:
I am _ _ _ _ to confirm our offer of part-time employment at Western Enterprises, in your role
(A) pleased
(B) pleasing
(C) pleasant
(D) pleasure
as research assistant, you will report to Dr. Emma Wilson, who will keep you informed of your specific duties and projects. Because you will be working with confidential information, you will be expected to _ _ _ _ the enclosed employee code-of-ethics agreement.
(A) follow
(B) advise
(C) imagine
(D) require
As we discussed, you will be paid twice a month _ _ _ _ the company’s normal payroll schedule. As
(A) accords
(B) according
(C) according to
(D) accordance with
an hourly employee working fewer than twenty hours per week, you will not be _ _ _ _ to receive
(A) tolerable
(B) liberal
(C) eligible
(D) expressed
paid holidays, paid time off for illness or vacation, or other employee benefits. Your employment status will be reviewed in six months.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Otherwise, please sign and return one copy of this letter. You may keep the second copy for your files. We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely.
Christopher Webster
ChristopherWebster
Human Ressources
Enclosures
Sample Answers
() (B) (C) (D) The correct choice is "pleased"
() (B) (C) (D) The correct choice is "follow"
(A) (
) (C) (D) The correct choice is "according"
(A) (B) () (D) The correct choice is "eligible"
Reading Comprehension (Part VII)
In the new TOEIC selected parts of this section will require the test-taker to read passages, and some of the single passage items have been made a little longer.
Directions: The questions in this part of the test are based on a selection of reading materials, such as notices, letters, forms, newspaper and magazine articles, and advertisements. You are to choose the one best answer -- (A), (B), (C), or (D) -- to each question. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your answer. Answer all questions following each reading selection on the basis of what is stated or implied in that selection.
Example Question
The Museum of Technology is a "hands-on" museum, designed for people to experience science at work. Visitors are encouraged to use, test, and handle the objects on display. Special demonstrations are scheduled for the first and second Wednesdays of each month at 13:30. Open Tuesday - Friday 12:00 - 16:30, Saturday 10:00 - 17:30, and Sunday 11:00 - 16:30.
When during the month can visitors see special demonstrations?
A. Every weekend
B. The first two Wednesdays
C. One afternoon a week
D. Every other Wednesday
Sample Answer
(A) () (C) (D)
The passage says that the demonstrations are scheduled for the first and second Wednesdays of the month. Therefore, you should choose answer (B).
Questions 1-2 refer to the following card:
| Welcome Ms. Martelli to the Star Plaza Hotel. We hope you have a pleasant stay. Please present this card when enjoying our restaurant, coffee shop and sporting facilities, and when signing charges to your room account. Check out Date: 10th December Room No. 635 Desk Clerk: P. Angelo |
1. When did the guest receive this card?
A. When making a room reservation
B. When checking into the hotel
C. When ordering a meal at the restaurant
D. When paying the bill
2. Who issued this card to the guest?
A. P. Angelo
B. Ms. Martelli
C. The hotel manager
D. The restaurant cashier
Questions 3-5 refer to the following notice:
| NOTICE If you are unable to work because of an extended illness or injury that is not work-related, you may be entitled to receive weekly benefits from your employer or the firm's insurance company.
|
3. To whom is this notice addressed?
A. Employers
B. Doctors
C. Employees
D. Government officials
4. When must the claim form be filed?
A. On the first day of the month
B. On the thirtieth of the month
C. On the first day of disability
D. Within 30 days of the start of disability
5. What must be done before the claim can be submitted?
A. The employee's company must be notified.
B. The form must be duplicated.
C. The Ministry of Social Welfare must be contacted.
D. The "Doctor's Statement" must be completed.
General Directions
Section 1 - Listening Section
Answers to Sample Questions
