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TOEIC

TOEIC. READING COMPREHENSION READING COMPREHENSION Exercise 2. Read the passage and answer the questions.

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TOEIC

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  1. TOEIC READING COMPREHENSION READING COMPREHENSION Exercise 2

  2. Read the passage and answer the questions The majority of top managers work more productively outside standard working hours. This is as per a recent survey by Jefferson Watch Corporation of 100 chief executives of the top 500 companies in the country. The morning hours before other employees arrive were favored by 43 executives, while 18 preferred to work after the other employees had left. Among those who considered normal working hours to be their most productive, 75% favored mornings over afternoons. 115% of those surveyed said that they worked at home in the evenings and 65% worked over the weekends.

  3. 1)Who participated in the survey? a. Jefferson's one hundred managers b. Presidents from each of five hundred companiesc. One hundred executives of the top firms in the nation d. Forty-three leaders of the watch industry 2) What did the survey reveal? a. When executives do their best work b. How many hours most businesses are open c. What brands of watches top managers wear d. How close workers lived to their jobs 3) What percentage of those surveyed work on Saturdays or Sundays? a. 43 b. 65 c. 75 d. 85

  4. 1)Who participated in the survey? a. Jefferson's one hundred managers b. Presidents from each of five hundred companiesc. One hundred executives of the top firms in the nation d. Forty-three leaders of the watch industry 2) What did the survey reveal? a. When executives do their best work b. How many hours most businesses are open c. What brands of watches top managers wear d. How close workers lived to their jobs 3) What percentage of those surveyed work on Saturdays or Sundays? a. 43 b. 65 c. 75 d. 85

  5. Read the passage and answer the questions INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES CAPTAINS CLUB RO. Box 325 Dallas, Texas William j Farrell 7 Waverly Street Edinburgh, Scotland DUES STATEMENT Return this portion with your check US $50 Annual US $600 Lifetime US $25 Initiation Fee (Due in 'addition to Annual or Lifetime payment if renewal payment not received within 60 days of expiration of present membership.) Enclosed is my check for $ _____________ made payable to Captains Club Please issue a courtesy card for my spouse: _________________________________________________        (Print full name of spouse) RENEWAL NOTICE  REFERENCE NO.  BILL DATE   AA4OUNT DUE8705452606/01$50 BEFORE 09/01 $75 AFTER 09/01 Please indicate address changes on reverse side

  6. 1)What is this form? a. An airline ticket b. A check c. A membership card d. An invoice 2) What should be written on the back of the form? a. Membership card number b. Job title c. Spouse's name d. New address

  7. 1)What is this form? a. An airline ticket b. A check c. A membership card d. An invoice 2) What should be written on the back of the form? a. Membership card number b. Job title c. Spouse's name d. New address

  8. Read the passage and answer the questions Statistics for die lodging industry worldwide were mixed last year. As total revenue was up 20.7% on a per-room basis while occupancy was down 5.5% from the previous year. Payroll and related expenses soared 35.3%, while the average daily rate per occupied room rose 25.5% to $59.20. Sharp increases in the median total sales per available room were recorded in Africa. Asia, Australia, Central America, Mexico and the United States.

  9. 1) Which of the following statements is true about the hotel industry last year? a. More statistical reports were issued than in the previous year b. Wages of hotel workers decreased by 5.5% c. Fewer hotel rooms were rented than in the previous year d. The average room rate was $35.30 2) Where did total room sales NOT increase significantly? a. Canada b. Africa c. Central America d. The United States  

  10. 1) Which of the following statements is true about the hotel industry last year? a. More statistical reports were issued than in the previous year b. Wages of hotel workers decreased by 5.5% c. Fewer hotel rooms were rented than in the previous year d. The average room rate was $35.30 2) Where did total room sales NOT increase significantly? a. Canada b. Africa c. Central America d. The United States 

  11. Read the passage and answer the questions A $100 deposit per person is required for the 5-day course and $50 per person for the 2 day course. Deposits are refundable if notice of cancellation is received at least 14 days prior to reservation period, less a $10 handling charge. Deposit will not be refunded if cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to reservation period. Deposit may be transferred to another session if notice of change is received at least 7 days prior to original date of enrollment. Transfer of deposit to another session is contingent upon availability of space in that session.

  12. 1) Which of the following would be the best heading for this notice? a. Procedures for Depositing Checks b. Availability of Registration Forms c. Spring Course Offerings d. Policy on Withdrawals 2) How much most you pay if you cancel your registration three weeks before a session begins? a. Nothing b. $5 c. $10 d. $50 3) What determines if your deposit can be transferred to a different course? a. If you have paid the handling charge b. If there is any space left in the second course c. If the first course is canceled because of low enrollment d. If your original space can be fitted

  13. 1) Which of the following would be the best heading for this notice? a. Procedures for Depositing Checks b. Availability of Registration Forms c. Spring Course Offerings d. Policy on Withdrawals 2) How much most you pay if you cancel your registration three weeks before a session begins? a. Nothing b. $5 c. $10 d. $50 3) What determines if your deposit can be transferred to a different course? a. If you have paid the handling charge b. If there is any space left in the second course c. If the first course is canceled because of low enrollment d. If your original space can be fitted

  14. Read the passage and answer the questions All computer disks must be scanned immediately when an entry is made to this building. Standard Chemical Company’s policy prohibits the possession of any personal disks on site. Disks authorized for business purposes must be declared, accompanied by a pass, and scanned for viruses. When entering the premises, failure to declare disks will result in confiscation. The term "disk" refers to any computer-data medium.

  15. 1) What will happen ifs disk is not declared? a. It will be robbed b. It will be erased c. It will be duplicated d. It will be taken away 2) Where would this notice most likely be seen? a. In a health clinic b. At the cyber cafe c. At the entrance of Standard Chemical d. In the company’s pantry

  16. 1) What will happen ifs disk is not declared? a. It will be robbed b. It will be erased c. It will be duplicated d. It will be taken away 2) Where would this notice most likely be seen? a. In a health clinic b. At the cyber cafe c. At the entrance of Standard Chemical d. In the company’s pantry

  17. Read the passage and answer the questions Purchase a 12 month subscription to Vacation the Nation today and receive a free pair of Sunnies Sunglasses with your very own soft leather case.* To get your free Sunnies follow these 3 easy steps. 1.Purchase a copy of Vacation the Nation, New York's #1 Travel magazine. 2.Fill out the application card (found in the center of the magazine) 3.Mail the card and $21. 95 US to the address provided*This is a limited time offer only. Application and funds must be received no later than Dec 1st 2004. Canadian residents should add $3 US for shipping. Offer not available for residents outside of North America.

  18. 1) What is this advertisement for? a. A summer trip b. A travel company c. A special deal d. A free magazine 2) How much do the sunglasses cost? a. They are free with a subscription b. They cost $1 c. They cost $3 Canadian d. They cost $21. 95 US 3) Who cannot benefit from this special deal? a. Canadians b. UK residents c. North Americans d. US residents

  19. 1) What is this advertisement for? a. A summer trip b. A travel company c. A special deal d. A free magazine 2) How much do the sunglasses cost? a. They are free with a subscription b. They cost $1 c. They cost $3 Canadian d. They cost $21. 95 US 3) Who cannot benefit from this special deal? a. Canadians b. UK residents c. North Americans d. US residents

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