New Economy TOEIC Test 1 - Part 1

(A) The woman is talking on the phone.

(B) The woman is using her cell phone.

(C) The woman is typing on the laptop.

(D) The woman is writing in her notebook.

Đáp án đúng :A

(A) The woman is cooking some bacon.

(B) The woman is baking a cake.

(C) The woman is preparing for dinner.

(D) The woman is frying some fish.

Đáp án đúng :A

(A) The man is holding some seafood.

(B) The woman is baking a crab.

(C) They are scared of the crab.

(D) The family is shopping for breakfast.

(A) The man is using a screwdriver to screw a nail into the building frame.

(B) The man is hammering something into a building frame.

(C) The man is making the frame with his hand.

(D) The man is wearing protective glasses.

(A) There are some tables and chairs outdoors.

(B) There are some people sitting at the tables.

(C) There are plastic umbrellas on the tables.

(D) There are many flowers in the garden.

(A) They are looking at each other.

(B) The woman is typing on her computer.

(C) The man is using the calculator.

(D) The man is writing something onto the notepad.

Where was the company picnic held?

(A) In April.

(B) Refreshments will be provided.

(C) At a park next to a lake.

Who's working at the front desk today?

(A) That's a difficult request.

(B) It's Katie Miller.

(C) Make room on your desk.

Would you like to work together or separately?

(A) Actually, I prefer working alone.

(B) Let's gather the company's data.

(C) Before next Friday.

Have you introduced yourself to the new employee?

(A) A new reward system will be introduced soon.

(B) No, I've been too busy today.

(C) Nice to meet you.

Where does this bus go to?

(A) You need a transit card.

(B) The bus stop is over there.

(C) It is headed downtown.

The elevator has been repaired, right?

(A) She works on the third floor.

(B) Yes, it is working again.

(C) That's not what I saw.

What was the cost of replacing the window?

(A) I think it was less than 60 dollars.

(B) In a department store.

(C) It wasn't difficult at all.

Will you be checking your e-mail tomorrow?

(A) Look at the attachment.

(B) Actually, I'll be on vacation.

(C) We accept cash or check.

Have you considered building a fence?

(A) The house is for sale.

(B) Yes, we're doing that next.

(C) His remarks caused offense.

Why did the subway stop running early tonight?

(A) Because it's a holiday.

(B) Let's get off at the next station.

(C) No, I won't be running tomorrow.

How was the museum tour?

(A) The window faces toward the street.

(B) Between Williams Street and Keller Avenue.

(C) It was very informative.

Why weren't the flyers ready in time for the event?

(A) They're not frequent flyers.

(B) The copier malfunctioned.

(C) It was the company's 40th anniversary.

Who's speaking at tonight's opening ceremony?

(A) Front row seats.

(B) Mr. Gibson will close the door.

(C) A famous novelist.

When should I turn on the air conditioner?

(A) When it reaches 25 degrees.

(B) I agree with you.

(C) They'll be on air in about an hour.

Which seat is mine?

(A) It's a comfortable chair.

(B) Please sit anywhere.

(C) Keep that in mind.

I couldn't get a hold of George.

(A) Hold the line, please.

(B) Some empty boxes.

(C) Try calling back later.

Shouldn't our food have been served by now?

(A) It was delicious.

(B) Yes, the service is rather slow tonight.

(C) I'll order the tomato pasta.

Why don't we take a group picture?

(A) Sure, let's do it on the steps.

(B) A digital camera.

(C) Yes, she looks attractive in this picture.

This new coffee maker was very expensive.

(A) He has extensive management experience.

(B) There's a paper jam in the copy machine.

(C) That's why the coffee tastes great.

Are you going out for dinner or staying in?

(A) I'm going to order delivery.

(B) Please bring the bill.

(C) At a convenient time.

Would you like to borrow this book when I finish reading it?

(A) Ms. Watson will be leading the team.

(B) I'm going to book a table for dinner.

(C) No, I'll get it from the library.

Didn't you receive a paycheck?

(A) No, they are distributed next week.

(B) Sure, I'll send him an e-mail.

(C) She wants to get the promotion.

You set up chairs in the conference room, didn't you?

(A) I need a reference book.

(B) Yes, 200 seats in total.

(C) No, I couldn't find the e-mail address.

I was very impressed with Alex's singing.

(A) I forgot the singer's name.

(B) Where is the concert?

(C) Yes, he has a wonderful voice.

How about renting a larger space for the party?

(A) Is that really necessary?

(B) I returned the equipment.

(C) I'm not a tenant.

M: Hello, I'm Steven from Home Appliance Mart. (32) I'm here to install the UHD television that you ordered last week.

W: Yes, come right this way. We would like to mount the television on this wall. We plan to use it for presentations and training seminars.

M: Oh, no. (33) It looks like I forgot the tools that I need to screw the television to the wall mount. I'm sorry. I'll have to come back tomorrow morning.

W: Oh, that's all right. (34) However, please call me before you come tomorrow to make sure that someone is in the office to meet you.

M: Hello, I'm Steven from Home Appliance Mart. (32) I'm here to install the UHD television that you ordered last week.

W: Yes, come right this way. We would like to mount the television on this wall. We plan to use it for presentations and training seminars.

M: Oh, no. (33) It looks like I forgot the tools that I need to screw the television to the wall mount. I'm sorry. I'll have to come back tomorrow morning.

W: Oh, that's all right. (34) However, please call me before you come tomorrow to make sure that someone is in the office to meet you.

M: Hello, I'm Steven from Home Appliance Mart. (32) I'm here to install the UHD television that you ordered last week.

W: Yes, come right this way. We would like to mount the television on this wall. We plan to use it for presentations and training seminars.

M: Oh, no. (33) It looks like I forgot the tools that I need to screw the television to the wall mount. I'm sorry. I'll have to come back tomorrow morning.

W: Oh, that's all right. (34) However, please call me before you come tomorrow to make sure that someone is in the office to meet you.

W: Hello, Mr. Weaver. (35) You are one of the final applicants that we are considering for the teaching position at Belmont University. How do you think your previous jobs have prepared you to teach at our university?

M: (36) Well, I used to be an editor-in-chief at a literary magazine. Therefore, I think it has prepared me well to teach in the English literature department at your university. I would be able to help students to become better writers.

W: Well, I think you are right about that. You seem to be qualified for the position. As you may know, we don't pay a lot for this position. (37) However, if you take a job with us, you would receive a lot of time off during the summer vacation.

M: Actually, that's one of the reasons I chose this job.

W: Hello, Mr. Weaver. (35) You are one of the final applicants that we are considering for the teaching position at Belmont University. How do you think your previous jobs have prepared you to teach at our university?

M: (36) Well, I used to be an editor-in-chief at a literary magazine. Therefore, I think it has prepared me well to teach in the English literature department at your university. I would be able to help students to become better writers.

W: Well, I think you are right about that. You seem to be qualified for the position. As you may know, we don't pay a lot for this position. (37) However, if you take a job with us, you would receive a lot of time off during the summer vacation.

M: Actually, that's one of the reasons I chose this job.

W: Hello, Mr. Weaver. (35) You are one of the final applicants that we are considering for the teaching position at Belmont University. How do you think your previous jobs have prepared you to teach at our university?

M: (36) Well, I used to be an editor-in-chief at a literary magazine. Therefore, I think it has prepared me well to teach in the English literature department at your university. I would be able to help students to become better writers.

W: Well, I think you are right about that. You seem to be qualified for the position. As you may know, we don't pay a lot for this position. (37) However, if you take a job with us, you would receive a lot of time off during the summer vacation.

M: Actually, that's one of the reasons I chose this job.

W: (38) Chris, how are the renovations going in the dining room? Do you think we'll be ready to reopen by this Saturday?

M: No, definitely not. The shipment of floor tiles still hasn't arrived. (39) Because the floor space is so large, it'll take at least a week to finish the entire project.

W: Ah, I see. Well, we have a lot of dinner reservations for the weekend. What should I do about that?

M: (40) Why don't you call everyone who already made a reservation and offer them a 20% discount on their next meal by way of compensation?

W: (38) Chris, how are the renovations going in the dining room? Do you think we'll be ready to reopen by this Saturday?

M: No, definitely not. The shipment of floor tiles still hasn't arrived. (39) Because the floor space is so large, it'll take at least a week to finish the entire project.

W: Ah, I see. Well, we have a lot of dinner reservations for the weekend. What should I do about that?

M: (40) Why don't you call everyone who already made a reservation and offer them a 20% discount on their next meal by way of compensation?

W: (38) Chris, how are the renovations going in the dining room? Do you think we'll be ready to reopen by this Saturday?

M: No, definitely not. The shipment of floor tiles still hasn't arrived. (39) Because the floor space is so large, it'll take at least a week to finish the entire project.

W: Ah, I see. Well, we have a lot of dinner reservations for the weekend. What should I do about that?

M: (40) Why don't you call everyone who already made a reservation and offer them a 20% discount on their next meal by way of compensation?

M: Hi, Linda. I'm responsible for putting together a slide show for Greg's going-away party this Friday. (41) However, I can't find many pictures. Do you happen to have any photos of Greg that you could send to me?

W: What? Greg is leaving the company? I had no idea.

M: Yeah, he is taking a job at a design company. (42) He said the job is more suited to his skills.

W: Oh, I'm happy for him. I have a few photos from last year's Christmas party. (43) I'll find the ones with Greg in them and e-mail them to you.

M: Hi, Linda. I'm responsible for putting together a slide show for Greg's going-away party this Friday. (41) However, I can't find many pictures. Do you happen to have any photos of Greg that you could send to me?

W: What? Greg is leaving the company? I had no idea.

M: Yeah, he is taking a job at a design company. (42) He said the job is more suited to his skills.

W: Oh, I'm happy for him. I have a few photos from last year's Christmas party. (43) I'll find the ones with Greg in them and e-mail them to you.

M: Hi, Linda. I'm responsible for putting together a slide show for Greg's going-away party this Friday. (41) However, I can't find many pictures. Do you happen to have any photos of Greg that you could send to me?

W: What? Greg is leaving the company? I had no idea.

M: Yeah, he is taking a job at a design company. (42) He said the job is more suited to his skills.

W: Oh, I'm happy for him. I have a few photos from last year's Christmas party. (43) I'll find the ones with Greg in them and e-mail them to you.

M: Joanne, did you hear that all employees will be receiving free tablet computers next week? (44) I'm excited about it, but actually I don't know how to use one. Even my mobile phone is not a smartphone.

W: Don't worry about it. I have one at home and they are very user-friendly. You won't have any trouble familiarizing yourself with it.

M: I'm glad to hear that. (45) As a logo design company, we can definitely use the tablet computers to increase work efficiency.

W: You're right. (46) If you have any questions, feel free to ask me for help.

M: Joanne, did you hear that all employees will be receiving free tablet computers next week? (44) I'm excited about it, but actually I don't know how to use one. Even my mobile phone is not a smartphone.

W: Don't worry about it. I have one at home and they are very user-friendly. You won't have any trouble familiarizing yourself with it.

M: I'm glad to hear that. (45) As a logo design company, we can definitely use the tablet computers to increase work efficiency.

W: You're right. (46) If you have any questions, feel free to ask me for help.

M: Joanne, did you hear that all employees will be receiving free tablet computers next week? (44) I'm excited about it, but actually I don't know how to use one. Even my mobile phone is not a smartphone.

W: Don't worry about it. I have one at home and they are very user-friendly. You won't have any trouble familiarizing yourself with it.

M: I'm glad to hear that. (45) As a logo design company, we can definitely use the tablet computers to increase work efficiency.

W: You're right. (46) If you have any questions, feel free to ask me for help.

M: Excuse me. (47) I'm conducting research on the effect that the new downtown mall is having on local residents' shopping habits. Do you have a moment to talk to me?

W: Sure, no problem. I can tell you that since the mall was built, I find myself coming downtown a lot more. (48) I think what I like most is that I never have to struggle to find a parking spot.

M: I see. What about the variety of shops? Are you satisfied with that?

W: (49) Well, I usually come to the mall to shop for clothes. I think there is a wide selection of women's clothes.

M: Excuse me. (47) I'm conducting research on the effect that the new downtown mall is having on local residents' shopping habits. Do you have a moment to talk to me?

W: Sure, no problem. I can tell you that since the mall was built, I find myself coming downtown a lot more. (48) I think what I like most is that I never have to struggle to find a parking spot.

M: I see. What about the variety of shops? Are you satisfied with that?

W: (49) Well, I usually come to the mall to shop for clothes. I think there is a wide selection of women's clothes.

M: Excuse me. (47) I'm conducting research on the effect that the new downtown mall is having on local residents' shopping habits. Do you have a moment to talk to me?

W: Sure, no problem. I can tell you that since the mall was built, I find myself coming downtown a lot more. (48) I think what I like most is that I never have to struggle to find a parking spot.

M: I see. What about the variety of shops? Are you satisfied with that?

W: (49) Well, I usually come to the mall to shop for clothes. I think there is a wide selection of women's clothes.