TOEIC Part 5 Collection 10

TOEIC Part 5 Collection

Question 1

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There is construction going on outside today, so please -------the windows closed.

Select one:

a. stay

b. keep 

c. let

d. remain

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Question 2

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They probably ------- dinner by the time we get there.

Select one:

a. will have been finishing

b. have finished

c. will have finished 

d. had finished

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Question 3

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In an effort to reduce the amount of plastic they throw away, many people have stopped buying ------- razors.

Select one:

a. impermanent

b. unusable

c. disposable 

d. temporary

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Question 4

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News ------- of our financial difficulties has hurt our chances of completing the merger.

Select one:

a. coverage 

b. uncovers

c. uncovering

d. covering

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Question 5

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Everyone ------- Ms. St. John has submitted an application.

Select one:

a. for

b. from

c. but 

d. to

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Question 6

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The department's mission is to inform employees of new regulations and ------management of ways to ensure compliance with them.

Select one:

a. advise 

b. advice

c. advisory

d. advisor

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Question 7

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Of course there have been negative consequences, but ------- the whole, the development of the automobile has been of tremendous benefit to humankind.

Select one:

a. in

b. at

c. on 

d. to

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Question 8

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For the most part, ------- in technology stocks have seen the value of their shares increase dramatically over the last five years.

Select one:

a. investiture

b. investing

c. investment

d. investors 

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Question 9

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The agreement was concluded------precisely 11 :03 p.m. on November 2Jlh.

Select one:

a. on

b. at 

c. near

d. to

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Question 10

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Hardly ------- surveyed expressed interest in either of the product offerings being considered.

Select one:

a. no one

b. of those

c. those

d. anyone 

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Question 11

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In hiring decisions, it is important to consider not only the professional qualifications of a job candidate, but also his or her-------.

Select one:

a. characteristic

b. character 

c. caricatures

d. characters

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Question 12

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Attendance at the workshop is ------- for all faculty members except those scheduled to teach while it is in session.

Select one:

a. mandatory 

b. disciplinary

c. laudatory

d. exemplary

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Question 13

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COLAs, or Cost-of-Living Adjustments, exist to ensure that the value of pensions is not ------- by inflation.

Select one:

a. defended

b. deceived

c. declassified

d. decreased 

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Question 14

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The manager hinted that Janet Tate------for a promotion.

Select one:

a. considers

b. is being considered 

c. has been considering

d. has considered

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Question 15

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The room was ------- noisy that no one was able to hear the announcement.

Select one:

a. so 

b. such

c. as

d. very

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Question 16

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Reverend AI Dulton may not be the most ------- speaker, but he always succeeds in getting his point across.

Select one:

a. elemental

b. eclectic

c. essential

d. eloquent 

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Question 17

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If you do not find the accommodations here -------, be sure to let us know when you fill out your customer comment card.

Select one:

a. satisfactory 

b. satisfactorily

c. satisfaction

d. satisfied

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Question 18

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Employees of Carbo Metallurgy Ltd. are strongly encouraged to make suggestions as ------- how workplace safety might be improved.

Select one:

a. of

b. to 

c. if

d. in

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Question 19

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Dr. Scobie is about to complete his research, the results of ------- he hopes to have published in a journal by the end of the year.

Select one:

a. whose

b. that

c. it

d. which 

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Question 20

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Because he knew he was being observed, Curtis had trouble ------- on his work.

Select one:

a. concentration

b. concentrating 

c. concentrated

d. concentrates

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Question 21

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In this economic climate, it is difficult to cover expenses, ------- achieve a profit.

Select one:

a. more or less

b. much less 

c. as much as

d. evermore

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Question 22

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Miguel prefers working mornings, but this week he has been assigned to the night

Select one:

a. clan

b. cast

c. crew 

d. call

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Question 23

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There have been several production line injuries attributable to worker -------; thus, the decision has been made to increase the number and length of breaks allowed.

Select one:

a. diligence

b. fatigue 

c. insurance

d. wages

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Question 24

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It should be ynderstood that the ------- of a solid customer base is not something that occurs overnight.

Select one:

a. creativity

b. creature

c. creator

d. creation 

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Question 25

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One of the requirements of this position is that you show up every day ------- of the weather.

Select one:

a. regardless 

b. nonetheless

c. despite

d. although

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Question 26

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Representatives of this firm must never ------- to high-pressure or deceitful sales tactics, for these only succeed in alienating potential customers.

Select one:

a. submit

b. resolve

c. resort 

d. succumb

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Question 27

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Trying to force one's religious beliefs on someone else is futile, for no one can ------- another person believe anything.

Select one:

a. get

b. let

c. impose

d. make 

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Question 28

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Springfield has the ------- of being one of the nation's safest places to live.

Select one:

a. reputes

b. reputed

c. reputation 

d. reputing

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Question 29

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The speech, ------- quite long, succeeded in holding the interest of the audience from beginning to end.

Select one:

a. needless

b. though 

c. however

d. factually

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Question 30

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Please inform Ms. Anne Hedoni that we suggest she ------- her appointment tor at least a week.

Select one:

a. postpones

b. will postpone

c. is postponing

d. postpone 

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Question 31

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------- by the union chief's argument that the cutbacks in overtime hours would cause great hardship for workers, company management refused to reconsider its decision.

Select one:

a. Unmoved 

b. Unmoving

c. Moving

d. Moved

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Question 32

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The television advertisement was so effective that customer service representatives had a difficult time ------with the sudden increase in incoming calls.

Select one:

a. keeping up 

b. taking over

c. putting through

d. holding down

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Question 33

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There is no need to bring anything to the exam; you will be provided ------- all required materials.

Select one:

a. to

b. about

c. with 

d. for

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Question 34

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The suspect ------- the detective's accusation that he was involved with organized crime.

Select one:

a. declined

b. unclaimed

c. exclaimed

d. denied 

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Question 35

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The house Mr. Eno is thinking about buying is located ------- Heritage Street.

Select one:

a. to

b. on 

c. of

d. from

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Question 36

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While I was sitting outside the head office yesterday, I overheard someone ------that your application fortransfer had been rejected, though I am not certain who it was I heard speaking.

Select one:

a. to say

b. had said

c. say 

d. said

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Question 37

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Ms. Oliver wishes to express her concern ------- the decision not to review the safety procedures.

Select one:

a. regardless

b. regarding 

c. regard

d. regards

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Question 38

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The restaurant manager was replaced because of her inability ------- discipline among her employees.

Select one:

a. maintaining

b. maintained

c. to maintain 

d. being maintained

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Question 39

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We regret ------- your office of the changes to the program earlier and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Select one:

a. to inform

b. the informing of

c. not having informed 

d. not to inform

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Question 40

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Declines in absenteeism and increased ------- led the company to provide across-the-board pay raises.

Select one:

a. produce

b. productions

c. producers

d. productivity