Josai International University Center for Language Education Set C TOEIC LAB Assignment #6 Answer Sheet Score: /20 Check your answers online: Today s Date: http://www.jiu.ac.jp/languagec/lab_assignments.html Your Name ( ): or in the TOEIC Library H300 Your Student Number: Your English Teacher s Name( ): TOEIC Part 5: INCOMPLETE SENTENCES 1. (A) (B) (C) (D) 5. (A) (B) (C) (D) 2. (A) (B) (C) (D) 3. (A) (B) (C) (D) 4. (A) (B) (C) (D) 6. (A) (B) (C) (D) 7. (A) (B) (C) (D) 8. (A) (B) (C) (D) TOEIC Part 6: INCOMPLETE READING PASSAGE 9. (A) (B) (C) (D) 10. (A) (B) (C) (D) 11. (A) (B) (C) (D) 12. (A) (B) (C) (D) TOEIC Part 7: READING PASSAGES 13. (A) (B) (C) (D) 14. (A) (B) (C) (D) 15. (A) (B) (C) (D) 16. (A) (B) (C) (D) 17. (A) (B) (C) (D) 18. (A) (B) (C) (D) 19. (A) (B) (C) (D) 20. (A) (B) (C) (D)
TOEIC LAB Assignment #6 Before we begin, let s read the words in the Vocabulary Box together. and then quickly look at the meaning of the word in Japanese. Vocabulary Box 1. access 2. advertisement 3. criminal 4. customer 5. estimate 6. facilities 7. fiscal year 8. increase 9. invitation 10. measures 11. neighbor 12. obstruction 13. selection 14. the elderly 15. the government 16. the poor 17. the rich 18. theft 19. vehicle Adjectives 20. current 21. enough 22. the following 23. illegal ( legal) 24. possible 25. select (products) Nouns Verbs Repeat each word in English, 26. achieve 27. apologize for 28. be accustomed to 29. be excited about 30. be intended for 31. be responsible for 32. be worried about 33. block 34. budget for 35. complain 36. consider 37. cut out 38. deter 39. install 40. lock 41. look forward to 42. park 43. present 44. purchase 45. remove 46. take advantage of 47. take care of Prepositions 48. according to ~ Now, study the three tips in the box below before you begin Part 5. TOEIC Tips I. Subject & Verb Agreement - It is very important that subjects agree with their verbs. 1. A singular subject takes a singular verb: a). The computer is old. b). John eats sushi every day. c). He feels happy. d). She feels happy. e). It feels happy. 2. A plural subject takes a plural verb: a). The computers are old. b). The cats live inside the house. c). We feel happy. d). They feel happy. 3. Collective nouns usually take a singular verb: a). My family lives in Nagano. b). The government has a lot of work to do. 4. Some collective nouns always take plural verbs, for example: police, elderly, people, rich, poor police, elderly, people, rich, poor a). The police live in dormitories. b). The rich have more money than most people. II. Study the Verb Preposition Combinations below. They are all followed by either a noun or a gerund (~ing): 1. apologize for ~ing 5. be worried about ~ing 2. be accustomed to ~ing 6. look forward to ~ing 3. be excited about ~ing 7. take advantage of ~ing 4. be responsible for ~ing 8. take care of ~ing III. Tips for reading: Skimming and scanning 1. Skimming is looking at a passage quickly to get a general idea of what it is about. To answer questions on the type or purpose of the text, don t read every word but look at the nouns and verbs (the content words). 2. Scanning is looking quickly at a passage to find specific information, such as a name, a time or a date. Read the question first then quickly scan the text for the answer.
TOEIC Part 5 Directions: Questions 1-8 are incomplete sentences. Four words or phrases marked (A), (B), (C), (D) are given beneath each sentence. Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and circle your answer. 1. My brother very worried about his new job. He says it s difficult. (A) is (B) are (C) am (D) be 2. I m looking forward to from you soon. (A) hear (B) hearing (C) heard (D) to hear 3. The police conducting an investigation into the events leading up to the murder. (A) is (B) will (C) are (D) be 4. People should be careful not to leave belongings on the train. (A) his (B) our (C) your (D) their 5. The government ordered a full public inquiry into the affair. (A) has (B) have (C) are (D) is 6. Susie should take care of out the invitations for her party next month. (A) send (B) invite (C) sending (D) will send 7. The elderly in the United States often in nursing homes. (A) lives (B) live (C) are living (D) lively 8. The parents are worried about their children with a babysitter. (A) leaving (B) leaves (C) leave (D) left
TOEIC Part 6 Directions: Questions 7-11 refer to the following incomplete reading passage. After reading the passage, decide which of the four choices (A), (B), (C), or (D) best completes the sentence to which they correspond. Use the information in the passage to help you choose the best answer and then circle the letter that corresponds to the best answer on your answer sheet. Questions 9-12 refer to the following e-mail. Hi Kathy, I apologize for not to you sooner. I ve been very busy with my new 9. (A) to write (B) write (C) wrote (D) writing position at work. I m now responsible translating all the mail we receive from 10. (A) about (B) for (C) of (D) to abroad. This means I no longer work part-time. It has taken some time to get accustomed to working 9:00 to 5:00 again. I m really looking forward to summer. I get a week vacation from work. We plan to take advantage it and go to Hawaii. Bob is taking care of getting our airplane 11. (A) about (B) for (C) of (D) to tickets and hotel room. I m really excited about it since I ve never been there. I often worry your health. When you have a chance, write me back and 12. (A) about (B) for (C) of (D) to tell me how you ve been. Talk to you soon, Sue
TOEIC Part 7 Directions: Questions 13-20 refer to the following reading passages. Questions in this part of the test are based on a wide range of reading materials, including articles, letters, advertisements, and notices. After reading the passage, decide which of the four choices (A), (B), (C), or (D) best answers the question, and then circle the letter that corresponds to the best answer on your answer sheet. All answers should be based on what is stated in or on what can be inferred from the readings. Questions 13-16 refer to the following memo: TO: All employees FROM: Edgar Cook, Facilities Manager DATE: April 16, 2009 SUBJECT: Employee parking There has been an increase in thefts from vehicles parked in the rear parking lot recently. Please ensure your vehicle is locked and all windows are closed. Also, remove all valuables from your car to make it less of a potential target. In particular, do not leave any coins visible as many of these thefts are carried out by drug addicts who are desperate for any money to buy drugs. We are considering measures to deter criminals, such as installing cameras or extra lighting but, as this expense has not been budgeted for, I am awaiting estimates to see whether this can be achieved in the current fiscal year. There have also been some complaints recently from our neighbors, Dryad Engineering, about obstruction. Please make sure you park only in the legal spaces and do not block access to their service entrance. That entrance is in use twenty-four hours a day. In future, vehicles parked there will be towed away. 13. Who is this memo intended for? (A) Dryad Engineering (B) Drug addicts (C) Workers with cars (D) The facilities manager 15. Why may it NOT be possible to put in lights or cameras this year? (A) There is not enough time. (B) There is not enough money. (C) There are too many cars. (D) There is not enough space. 14. Which way to stop thefts is NOT mentioned in the memo? (A) Locking the cars (B) Closing the windows (C) Removing money and valuable items (D) Complaining to the neighbors 16. What has Dryad Engineering complained about? (A) Car thefts (B) Noisy employees (C) Illegal parking (D) Drug dealers
Questions 17-20 refer to the following advertisement: Steve s Toy Land Come join our Summer Celebration Sale and get 50% OFF select games. We have the best selection of games for all systems including Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox, and Nintendo Wii. Get 50% OFF all games for these systems starting Friday evening from 5pm and continuing through to 5pm Sunday evening. That s right, this weekend only, Steve s Toy Land is offering select video games at half price. Just cut out this advertisement and present it to a store clerk upon purchasing one or more video games. Hurry on down, folks, and bring the whole family to Steve s Toy Land at: 102 West Maine Street in downtown Louisville. See you this weekend! 17. According to the advertisement, which of the following is NOT true? (A) Customers can get 50% off select games. (B) Steve s Toy Land closes at 5pm on Sunday. (C) Steve s Toy Land has the worst selection of games. (D) The store is in downtown Louisville. 19. What must customers do to get 50% off select games? (A) They must buy a present. (B) They must visit the store on Friday. (C) They must cut out and present the advertisement. (D) They must call Steve. 18. When can customers buy games at half price? (A) Today only (B) Tomorrow only (C) Last weekend only (D) This weekend only 20. Who would be interested in this advertisement? (A) No one (B) People who like reading (C) Anyone who likes video games (D) Everyone who lives in Louisville