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Authentic TOEIC Reading Justified Answer Key
PART 5
101. The new office computers were delivered Gramática
last Tuesday, but they are still sitting in ------- Adjetivo posesivo
original boxes. Contexto: se refiere a computers; their + adj +
(A) they nombre
(B) them
(C) their
(D) themselves
110. While Angela Suzuki is out of the country, her ----- Vocabulario
-- is being answered by her assistant, Robert Chen. Significados distintos
(A) production Contexto: hablando de cartas, mensajes, correos
(B) correspondence que se contestan (answered); her +
(C) preparation correspondence is being answered
(D) occupation
118. Two liters of water are needed for this onion soup Vocabulario
recipe, along ------- three cans of chicken stock. Significado similar
(A) about Contexto: introduce un elemento que se añade;
(B) in después de “along” significando “junto con”;
(C) with along + with
(D) around
120. ------- was the sweater I ordered from your catalog Gramática
too large, but you also shipped me the wrong color. Conjunción
(A) Although Contexto: introduce información añadida a lo que
(B) Not only sigue; debe combinar con “but also”; Not only
(C) Nor + … + but also
(D) In case
131. As the July 15 deadline for filing tax documents --- Gramática
----, the accounting office is expecting to receive a large Tiempos verbales
volume of mail. Contexto: requiere un verbo en presente; se
(A) approach refiere a un evento que no ha ocurrido aún como
(B) approaches muestra el verbo de la oración principal “is
(C) approached expecting”; As + Presente simple
(D) approaching
PART 6
141-143. 141.
Date: October 28 Gramática
From: Ken J. Flanagan <kjf@palmtreepark.com> Derterminante
Subject: Winter Banquet Contexto: el evento aún no ha ocurrido (están
mostrando propuestas para el catering y la
Hi everyone, hora del evento); Det + evento futuro
I am writing to ask your opinions about ------- year’s
(A) this
(B) that
(C) last
(D) one 142.
annual winter banquet. The caterers have given us the Vocabulario
option of making it a luncheon or a more formal evening Familia léxica, misma raíz
event, ------- on your preferences. Contexto: requiere un gerundio para
(A) depend reemplazar la oración elidida en presente “it
(B) depends depends on your preferences”; no hay sujeto;
(C) depended depending + on your preferences
(D) depending
I need each of you to let me know via e-mail whether you
prefer the event to be held in the afternoon or in the
evening. I will ------- the results
(A) place
(B) attend 143.
(C) compile Vocabulario
(D) devise Signidicados distintos
and book a banquet hall accordingly. Contexto: requiere un sentido similar a
recopilar; seguido de “the results”; compile +
Thank you for your cooperation. the results
K. Flanagan
144-146. 144.
ESTIMATE OF SERVICES Gramática
Tiempo verbal
Date: March 8 For: Mr. Martin Ehret Written by: Brad Contexto: requiere present perfect ya que
Wilson expresa un evento que comenzó en el pasado
y sus repercusiones duran hasta hoy; se refiere
We ------- the roof of Mr. Ehret’s house, el resultado presente de una acción pasada
(A) examine
(B) have examined
(C) are examining
(D) will examine 145.
Gramática
Determinate posesivo
147-149. 147.
Geneva, Switzerland—The International Association of Vocabulario
Orthopedic Surgeons ------- held its 5th annual convention Significado similar
(A) newly Contexto: narración de una noticia; evento
(B) initially pasado reciente; evento repetitivo anual (5th
(C) recently anual convention); recently + held
(D) shortly
at the European Center in Geneva. The weeklong
convention was a resounding success, bringing in medical
practitioners and researchers from around the world. The 148.
event included a number of lectures and workshops that Vocabulario
were ------- to the public. Familia léxica, misma raíz
(A) open Contexto: oración subordinada describiendo
(B) opens “lectures and workshops”; requiere adjetivo
(C) opened siguiendo a “were”; were + open
(D) opening
150-152. 150.
NOTICE OF UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION Gramática
Tiempo verbal
Location: Outside the Parker Building, South Courtyard Contexto: el texto es un anuncio de obras que
Dates: May 9–12 van a tener lugar (Notice of Upcomng
Construction); requiere futuro; There + will be +
There ------- construction work in the courtyard future event
(A) was
(B) being
(C) will be
(D) has been 151.
directly to the south of the Parker Building starting at Vocabulario
around 9:00 A.M. on May 9. The construction will close off Significados distintos
all entrances on the south side of the Parker Building. Contexto: requiere un sinónimo de “entrances”
ya que éstas se van a cerrar en la parte sur y
PART 7
153-154.
156. Where is the business conference probably being held? Referencia a Texto 1
(A) In Barcelona Pregunta por detalle
(B) In Brussels Respuesta implícita, combinación de 2
(C) In London informaciones
(D) In Madrid
158-159.
159. Who are employees asked to contact for additional Referencia a Texto 1
information? Pregunta por detalle
(A) Paul Cohen Respuesta implícita, combinación de 2
(B) Brandon Ulrich informaciones
(C) The company president
(D) The uniform manufacturer
160-163.
161. Under the summer schedule, on which day does the Referencia a Texto 1
library not open until the afternoon? Pregunta por detalle
(A) Thursday Respuesta implícita, descarte de opciones
(B) Friday
(C) Saturday
(D) Sunday
162. What does the newsletter say about parking? Referencia a Texto 1
(A) The parking garage is open 24 hours a day. Pregunta por idea general
(B) Parking fees can be paid at the library. Respuesta implícita, se deriva del contenido
(C) There is parking available on Orchid Street. de un párrafo
(D) Patrons may park in the Foster Street Garage
for free.
165. According to the notice, what are individuals contacting Referencia a Texto 1
the newspaper not supposed to do? Pregunta por una idea general
(A) Provide the name of their employer Respuesta implícita, se deriva de la idea
(B) Submit announcements over the telephone general de una parte del texto
(C) Indicate current or former job titles of employees
(D) E-mail the paper’s managing editor
167-168.
167. For whom is the form most likely intended? Referencia a Texto 1
(A) A customer Pregunta por detalle
(B) A salesclerk Respuesta explícita
(C) Ralph Thomas
(D) Molly Garner
169-172.
Date: January 12
To: Jennifer Chen <jc105@goldstein.edu>
From: Ken Leavitt <ken.leavitt@stonebrakercip.org>
Subject: Research series
Thank you for your recent article for the Review of Foreign Affairs Quarterly. I very much enjoyed
working with you.
My colleagues at the Stonebraker Center for International Policy and I were so impressed by
your work that we would like to invite you to contribute to our annual series. The series is a set of
short-to-medium-length research publications focusing on current regional issues. We believe that
you are an excellent resource for research on trade in Southeast Asia.
Please let me know if you’re interested. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Ken Leavitt
Editor, Review of Foreign Affairs Quarterly
Associate Director, Stonebraker Center for International Policy
171. How does Mr. Leavitt know Dr. Chen? Referencia a Texto 1
(A) They studied at the same university. Pregunta por detalle
(B) They were introduced by a colleague. Respuesta implícita, se deriva del contenido
(C) They met at a conference overseas. de un párrafo
(D) They worked together on a publication.
172. What does the e-mail indicate about Dr. Chen? Referencia a Texto 1
(A) She did not receive payment for her recent Pregunta por una idea general
article. Respuesta implícita, se deriva de una parte del
(B) She will need an extension of her deadline. texto
(C) She is well-known throughout Asia.
(D) She used to work at the Stonebraker Center
173-175.
176-180.
177. What kind of company does Nandita Bery work for? Referencia a Texto 1
(A) A law firm Pregunta por detalle
(B) A construction company Respuesta explícita
(C) A landscape design firm
(D) An advertising agency
180. When will the office most likely be closed for business? Referencia a Texto 1
(A) On September 15 Pregunta por detalle
(B) On September 18 Respuesta implícita, derivada de la
(C) On September 20 combinación de 2 informaciones
(D) On September 22
181-185.
183. What was shipped with the note from Greene Referencia a Texto 1
Electronics? Pregunta por detalle
(A) A printer Respuesta explícita
(B) A computer
(C) A mobile phone
(D) A copy machine
185. How is Ms. Robinson asked to contact the company in Referencia a Texto 2
the future? Pregunta por detalle
(A) By telephone Respuesta explícita
(B) By mail
(C) In person
(D) Over the Internet
186-190.
189. In the certificate, the word “recognizes” in line 3 is closest Referencia a Texto 2
in meaning to Pregunta por detalle
(A) realizes Respuesta explícita
(B) admits
(C) acknowledges
(D) perceives
190. What type of work does Ms. Lehrman do? Referencia a Texto 2
(A) Human resources Pregunta por detalle
(B) Telemarketing Respuesta implícita, se deriva de dos
(C) Retail sales informaciones
(D) Mail delivery
191-195.
193. When is the equipment being delivered to Dr. Gupta’s Referencia a Texto 1
laboratory? Pregunta por detalle
(A) On July 12 Respuesta explícita
(B) On July 25
(C) On July 29
(D) On August 2
196-200.
197. For whom does Richard Geist currently work? Referencia a Texto 1
(A) A newspaper company Pregunta por detalle
198. What is the purpose of the article by Jenny Kim? Referencia a Texto 2
(A) To report the results of a sports competition Pregunta por la idea general
(B) To persuade people to exercise more Respuesta implícita, se deriva del contenido
(C) To describe the life of a well-known person del todo el texto 2, presentada en el párrafo 1
(D) To review recent publications
199. What is the subject of the book by Gina Bloom? Referencia a Texto 2
(A) International cuisine Pregunta por detalle
(B) Famous celebrities Respuesta explícita
(C) Nature photography
(D) Sports landmarks
200. What sport was Richard Geist involved with at Referencia a Textos 1 y 2
Waketown? Pregunta por detalle
(A) Tennis Respuesta implícita, se deriva de la
(B) Football combinación de 2 informaciones
(C) Hockey
(D) Basketball
Stop! This is the end of the test. If you finish before time is called, you may go
back to Parts 5, 6, and 7 and check your work.