TOEIC PREPARATION

TOEIC PREPARATION

PART 1

PICTURE DESCRIPTION

This is a park. There are a lot of people, some animals, some flowers, and some trees. I can also see a fountain on the right. There are sixteen people at the moment. Two children are riding their bikes. The first one is wearing a green sweater and teh second one a purple sweater. I can see two teenegers eating sandwiches and looking at each other. They are wearing summer clothes. The girl is wearing a red skirt and a red any yellow t-shirt. She is also wearing red boots. The boy is wearing a striped white and rred t-shirt red trainers a blue can and blue trousers. There is a boy called Jonathan who is throwing rocks and bothering other people. Amelia, a girl in green trousers and sweater is taking pictures of the deer and the natural landscape. Oscar, a man with a yellow sweater and blue trousers is drinking water from the fountain. Some children are picking flowers with their grandma. Her name is Carmela. She is wearing a purple coat and a red handbag. She is got short wavy red hair. There is also a boy called Daniel who is throwing away rubbish and a helpful man called Benjamin is picking up the rubbish and putting it in a big bag.

PART 2

QUESTIONS AND RESPONS

• WHO QUESTIONS

1. Who do you like ?

a) I like my mum

b) I like traveling

c) I like surabaya

The answer is (A), because questions who the mean the people

2. Who helps you learn everyday at school ?

a) Teacher

b) Contractor

c) Employee

The answer is (A), because teacher is teach student

3. Who is directing traffic?

a) Doctor

b) Police

c) Father

The answer is (B), because the police always directing trafic

• WHEN QUESTIONS

1. When did you get that message ?

a) I got it from the manager

b) I found it on the desk

c) Three days ago

The answer is (C), because past tense

2. When would you like to have lunch ?

a) How about six o'clock

b) How about at a Chinesse restaurant

c) No, thankyou, I'm full

The answer is (A), because think about time

3. When are you visiting the Paris branch ?

a) Yes, I'm viisiting it soon

b) I'm going in a few days

c) I didn't go to Paris this time

The answer is (B), because past tense

• WHERE QUESTIONS

1. Where did you get your t-shirt ?

a) At the boutiqe store

b) At the new salon

c) I got it cut too short

The answer is (A), because questions place

2. Where is your new house ?

a) I'm in the cafetaria

b) Pakuwon city street

c) It's so far

The answer is (B), because house is address

3. Where are you going to cinema ?

a) The cinema 21 at Royal Plaza

b) I didn't tell anyone

c) He sells phone

The answer is (A), the cinema at place 

• WHAT QUESTIONS

1. What are these maps for ?

a)They were put there yesterday

b) The box was going to be recycled

c) To keep old documents in

The answer is (C), because what for the maps, the maps for keep old documents

2. What happened to your daughter ?

a) Nothing happened to his

b) She is about to start college

c) She sprained her ankle

The answer is (C), because something happened with daughter.

3. What time does the movie "5cm" start ?

a) It will last about two hours

b) There is no theater here

c) I don't know, Lets look at the timetable

The answer is (C), because what time movie show

• HOW QUESTIONS

1. So, How is your teacher

a) She is very strict

b) I met her last year

c) He doesn't like French

The answer is (A), because the type of teacher

2. How would you like your juice drink ?

a) No sugar, Please

b) I prefer coffee to tea

c) Yes, I would like coffee

The answer is (A), because the favorite of juice drink

3. How long have you been here in Indonesia

a) About three and half years

b) I'm fine, how about you

c) It took three hours by bus

The answer is (A), because how long time

• WHY QUESTIONS

1. Why was he late for school ?

a) Its not may fault

b) I think he took the wrong bus

c) School finished at 5.00

The answer is (B), because late because wrong bus

2. Why didn't you tell me that he had resigned ?

a) Because it's a hot day

b) Yes, he resigned yesterday

c) I thought that you already knew

The answer is (C), because  already knew if had resigned

3. Why do you think he didnt support our bussiness ?

a) I dont think so at all

b) He seems to dislike any new ideas

c)You're right about that

The answer is (B), because the businness plan not any nnew ideas

• YES OR NO QUESTIONS

1. Do you get up early ?

a) Only on weekdays

b) I hate getting up early

c) Yes, I dont like

The answer is (A), because get up early only weekdays

2. Didn't you go to the job fair ?

a) Sure, if you want to

b) I did, but i didn't stay long

c) Yes, I didn't

The answer questions is (B), because did

3. Are you going to attend the wedding melisa ?

a) I guess so

b) We were to late

c) From Paris

The answer is (A), because maybe attend to the wedding Melisa

PART III

SHORT CONVERSATION

Man: Do you want to share a taxi to the airport? We can save on expenses that way, and as you know the company is trying to cut costs.
Woman: Actually I'm not flying. I'm going to the conference by bus. I have to leave tomorrow because it's going to take two days to get there.
Man: That's right. I forgot that you are afraid of flying. Are you taking a vacation day tomorrow?
Woman: Well, I worked some overtime last week, so I just banked it instead of wasting a holiday day.

What are the man and woman mainly discussing ?

a) a vacation

b) a budget

c) a conference

The answer is (C)

2. How is the woman traveling ?

a) By plane

b) By bus

c) By taxi

The answer is (B)

3. Why aren't the man and woman going together ?

a) The woman needs to arrive earlier

b) The man has to work overtime

c) The woman dislikes air travel

The answer is (C)

PART IV

SHORT TALKS

I'd like to welcome you all to the fourth annual poet's brunch. In just a few minutes a server will be around to offer you coffee or tea. Please take a moment to fill out your name tag and introduce yourself to the other artists at your table. Lunch will be served at 11:00 am sharp, followed by a reading from last year's prize winner. If any of you did not receive your free gift at the door, please make sure to pick it up on your way out. This year's gift is a poetry anthology from local youth writers. You will be amazed at the emerging talent in our town. In fact, a group of young writers meet once a month around this very table.

1. How often does this event take place?b) Monthly
B) Four times a year
c) Once a year

5. What will happen after the brunch?a) The people will be served drinks.
b) A poet will read a poem.
c) The guests will introduce themselves.

6. What do guests get to take home?a) Lunch
b) A book of mythology
c) A collection of poems

PART V

INCOMPLETE SENTENCES

1. "Bundle up" said aunt margareth, i don't want you getting sick and coming down with ammonia. The underlined word  is a ?

a) Malapropism

b) Solecism

c) Oxymoron

d) Harangue

2. Oh wow !, "I just can't believe it !", I'm so excited ! This is the best thing ever, I am ver, very happy, the new homeowner declared. This remark is ?

a) Bombastic

b) Eloquent

c) Effusive

d) Sardonic

3. The cranky old coach yelled, you call that a pitch, I've seen rookies better aim. The remark is ?

a) Derisive

b) Sententious

c) Voluble

d) Effusive

4. Because she is so ________, she has no trouble meeting new people or talking infront of a crowd.
The answer is voluble person talks a great deals 

5. I wish Edna would be more straight forward. She is always ________ (ing) her words, as if she is afraid she will hurt my feelings.
The answer is mine, means to say something

6. What a (n) _______ essay! It is forcefull and fluent with powerfull and precise word choice throught out the text.
The answer is  elequent mean expressing strong emotions 

7. Celeb's reply was _______, as usual. He can't seem to say anything without mockery.
The answer is sardonic mean  sarcastic

8. Titus tried to insult Isabel, but she tacfully deflected the insult with a witty _________
The answer is a repartee is a quick

9. How could our humble, soft spoken president make such a ________ statement to the new corner in the group ?
The answer is Bombastic mean speaking pompously

10. She tought she was offering some real advice, but all she could give me was some ________(s) like "tommorow's another day" and "good things come to those who wait".
The answer is a platitude is a trite or banal statement

GRAMMAR QUESTIONS

1. What do you play on your computer ?
a)  I play games on my computer
b) I don't think so
c) They went to my cafe

2. When does you mother go to work ?
a) She goes to work at 6 o'clock
b) She going to office
c) She buy t-shirt

3. Did you watch the film yesterday ?
a) Yes, I did
b) No, I am
c) Went grow up

4. What did you do yesterday evening ?
a) I did my homework
b) Yes, I am
c) No, I didn't

5. When did she meet her boyfriend ?
a) They went to cafe
b) She met him yesterday
c) I did my homework

6. Where did they go after the match ?
a) They went to a cafe
b) Her boyfriend
c) Yesterday evening

7. Who do you like ?
a) I like my mum
b) Last monday
c) Phoned her uncle

8. Who did mandy phone last monday ?
a) at 8 o'clock
b) In Jakarta concern
c) Mandy phoned her uncle

9. Where are you from ?
a) Shopping in the hypermart
b) I'm from Surabaya
c) Bali is beautiful island

10. What is yor name ?
a) My name is Vievi
b) This is my cat
c) It's so beautiful

PART VI

INCOMPLETE TEXT

As of June 15th, employees will be _______ (A. requiring, B. requirement, C. required, D. require) to wear full company uniform whenever they are on company premises. This _______ (A. considers, B. applies, C. works, D. implements) to all employees who work in areas of the building accessible by members of the public. The full uniform consists of a white shirt, green pants, and the company tie for men.

The sentences should read “As of June 15th, employees will be required to wear full company uniform when they are on company premises. This applies to all employees who work in areas of the building accessible by members of the public.

PART VII

READING COMPREHENSION

The Office Writer's Handbook

        is a necessary reference work for anyone who has to write for business purposes. It states the rules of English grammar accurately and clearly, and shows you how to apply them to yourwriting. It also gives approved formats for business letters, reports, and even charts. A special section covers the most common writing mistakes and how to avoid them.

 

1. Who is not a targeted buyer of this book?

A. Students

B. Legal assistants

C. Hotel managers

D. Airline executives

2. How does this book describe the rules of English grammar?

A. Clearly and correctly

B. Slowly and carefully

C. Quickly and easily

D. In great detail

3. What material is covered in the special section?

A. Sample charts

B. Writing formats

C. Sample business letters

D. Common mistakes

 Garden by Hok
                                                                                P0 Box 687
                                                                                1103 Lisbon, Portugal September 8, 200__

Guy Williams
Landscape Design Magazine
Ottho Heidringatraat 2
1066 AZ Amsterdam
The Netherlands

 

Dear Mr. Williams

 

Thank you for sending the advertising information. We have decided not to place an ad in the December issue, but we will consider placing one in the next issue in March.
We will be in touch. Again thank you for your assistance.

 

Sincerely yours,

Sov Hok
Landscape Architect

 

4. What is Sov Hok's business?

 A. Designing skyscrapers 

 B. Designing gardens 

 C. Selling advertising 

 D. Marketing 

5. Why did Mr. Hok write this letter?

 A. To ask Mr. Williams for a subscription 

 B. To get a job 

 C. To place an ad in December 

 D. To say he wasn't interested in placing an ad now 

6. How often does the magazine come out?

 A. Weekly 

 B. Monthly 

 C. Bi - monthly 

 D. Quarterly 

Food products account for the largest portion of our agricultural exports, although it is traditionally thought that pesticides and other agricultural chemicals are in the lead. The value of food product exports has increased in recent years, with the increased interest among consumers in more exotic food products. Our growers have responded to the demand and we have established one million hectares as a special development region for these products. Our low night time temperatures combined with the fact that we have little ram and plenty' of sun in the daytime. gives us a competitive edge over growers in other regions.

 

Our exports of native tropical fruits and root vegetables have increased from less than 2% to more than 5% of total agricultural exports in the past two years and growth Is expected to continue. But we continue to anticipate new food trends and will be ready to respond as the market changes.

 

7. What is exported the most?

A. Pesticides

B. Fibers

C. Foods

D. Chemicals

8. Why has the value of their food product exports increased?

A. Increased interest in unfamiliar foods

B. Drought in other countries

C. Higher prices

D. Consumers who are willing to spend more

9. What trend do they expect to continue?

A. Regulations on agricultural exports

B. High demand for exotic fruits and root vegetables

C. High prices for foods

D. Desire to produce more