PRACTICE – LESSON 2 – TOEIC UPGRADE

Part 2: Questions and response

Who Questions What Questions Which Questions

1. (A) (B) (C) 6. (A) (B) (C) 1. (A) (B) (C) 6. (A) (B) (C) 1. (A) (B) (C)
2. (A) (B) (C) 7. (A) (B) (C) 2. (A) (B) (C) 7. (A) (B) (C) 2. (A) (B) (C)
3. (A) (B) (C) 8. (A) (B) (C) 3. (A) (B) (C) 8. (A) (B) (C) 3. (A) (B) (C)
4. (A) (B) (C) 9. (A) (B) (C) 4. (A) (B) (C) 9. (A) (B) (C) 4. (A) (B) (C)
5. (A) (B) (C) 10. (A) (B) (C) 5. (A) (B) (C) 10. (A) (B) (C) 5. (A) (B) (C)

Where Questions When Questions

6. (A) (B) (C) 1. (A) (B) (C) 6. (A) (B) (C) 1. (A) (B) (C) 6. (A) (B) (C)
7. (A) (B) (C) 2. (A) (B) (C) 7. (A) (B) (C) 2. (A) (B) (C) 7. (A) (B) (C)
8. (A) (B) (C) 3. (A) (B) (C) 8. (A) (B) (C) 3. (A) (B) (C) 8. (A) (B) (C)
9. (A) (B) (C) 4. (A) (B) (C) 9. (A) (B) (C) 4. (A) (B) (C) 9. (A) (B) (C)
10. (A) (B) (C) 5. (A) (B) (C) 10. (A) (B) (C) 5. (A) (B) (C) 10. (A) (B) (C)

Part 5: Incomplete Sentences (Pronouns)

51. The passenger_____ offered to assist the (C) What
bus driver in changing the deflated tire. (D) Which
(A) they 55. _____ of the attendees was aware that Judy
(B) themselves Garcia, the keynote speaker, had failed to
(C) their arrive yet.
(D) them (A) Nobody
52. At the awards ceremony, Ms. Trellis thanks (B) None
her entire staff for the assistance they had (C) Many
provided_____. (D) Much
(A) she 56. All the invitations to the company’s annual
(B) her ball have been sent to _____associated
(C) they with the firm.
(D) them (A) everyone
53. As a result of the rainy weather, the (B) each one
summer fruit harvest in the area is expected (C) someone
to be _____ poorer than usual. (D) anyone
(A) some 57. The new software by Poko, Inc. is not just
(B) very inexpensive but it is also more efficient than
(C) much anything_____ on the market.
(D) so (A) other
54. That remains to be determined is how (B) then
much money will be allocated to the (C) else
department’s budget. (D) which
(A) That 58. According to the terms of the agreement,
(B) How payment must be made no later than the
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 fifth day of _____ month for the next two (C) yours
years. (D) yourself
(A) each 60. _____ serious disadvantage of the existing
(B) some plant is the lack of adequate ventilation;
(C) any workers frequently complain of nausea and
(D) no headaches.
59. If the task is too complicated to figure out (A) Any
on _____own, please don’t hesitate to ask (B) Other
one of our representatives, who are here to (C) Another
help. (D) One another
(A) you
(B) your

Part 6: Incomplete Text

Question 61-64 refer to the following advertisement.

Volunteers Needed
The Greenbrier Community Center is looking for volunteers to work during the summer months. We
require people to teach some of the classes we hope to offer, and we could also use people to work
at the information desk. 61. ______with the time and ability to teach classes on painting, arts and
crafts, needlepoint, and sewing are highly desired. 62. ______ Please call Mary Ashford at 382-8594
for more information.
While volunteers at the Greenbrier Community Center will not receive 63. ______ financial
compensation for their time, they will be rewarded in other ways. Anyone volunteering up to ten
hours a week will receive 50% off the price of a yearly membership. And anyone who volunteers 20
hours or more each week will receive a free annual membership.
Become a volunteer at the Greenbrier Community Center. Help the residents of our community
improve their lives by giving a bit of time from 64. ______

61. (A) They 63. (A) some

(B) Them (B) any
(C) These (C) many
(D) Those (D) few
62. (A) You will be paid well for the time that you spend with us. 64. (A) you
(B) So are people who would like to coach sports teams or ac as referees. (B) your
(C) We would also like someone to replace Ms. Ashford, who recently (C) yours
resigned. (D) yourself
(D) There will not be any arts and crafts classes taught this summer.

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Part 7: Reading Comprehension (Detail Questions)
Questions 65 refer to the following passges
According to the United States Centers of Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia, everybody
who is at least six months old should get a flu shot this year. This recommendation was first made last
year. The AARP Bulletin reports that a vaccine called Fluzone High-Dose is now available, designed
especially for people aged 65 years and older. Because older people produce less robust immune
responses than younger people, scientists have produced this vaccine to give them better protection
against the influenza virus. This is important because cases of the flu can involve very serious
complications for older persons.
65. Which choice is a detail included in this passage?
(A) The recommendation about flu shots is new this year.
(B) The new high-dose flu shot is designed for everybody.
(C) Avoiding the flu is more important for elderly people.
(D) Older people have an exaggerated immune response.

Questions 66-67 refer to the following advertisement.

A small computer software company seeking to expand into the Asian market seeks experienced sales
representative. We are looking for an energetic self-starter with a minimum of three-year experience
in sales, preferably with computer-related products.
Must be able to work independently. Must be fluent in English and have good Japanese language skills.
Must be familiar with most common office software packages. Job involves travel 1 to 2 weeks per month.
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 4 weeks paid vacation, health and life
insurance, and computer training as needed. To apply, call Mr. Rogers at 555-6983 between 1 and 4. Or fax
resume and references to 555-6988. Closing date: March 31.
66. How much experience is required?
(A) No more than 3 years
(B) 3 years or more
(C) 1 to 4 years
(D) At least 4 years
67. How can you apply for the job?
(A) Make a phone call
(B) Take a computer training course
(C) Send an e-mail
(D) Write a letter