Part 5,6 – Mini-test TOEIC 01

101. Considering the failure of ……. system to offer adequate support, we might have to provide refunds to our customers.

102. Some managers are supposed to meet each other at the end of the month to talk ……. their monthly performance reviews.

103. There’s another piece of evidence that there has been enormous ……. in the supply of customized services to customers.

104. Our aim is to increase the efficiency of the rail services both for freight and passengers by providing services on the network and increasing ……….. among companies.

105. People can obtain information …………. an article containing several cases of the implementation of the new technology and its impact.

106. …………. we are under a tight deadline on product delivery, we will have to ask for assistance from other departments.

107. We are sorry to announce that we will not …………. any credit cards starting next year since a cash deposit is required.

108. The chairperson was trying to curtail a lengthy, heated discussion …………. the merits of work ethics due to the time constraint.

109. Many on-line retailers state that it is …………. than they expected to set prices that attract more customers while boosting their profit margins.

110. Enclosed is a …………. of the company’s current activities and future plans, so read it carefully and leave your comments on it.

111. The revised version of an unpublished manuscript ……. due to arrive this morning at 10 o’clock, but unexpected problems delayed the shipping.

112. …………. searching for long-term economic growth, the government intends to study immediate solutions to avoid severe criticism from the public.

113. The company you work for is willing to take advantage of new technology, but …………. are concerned about adverse consequences.

114. The renovated French restaurant next to the post office attracted more customers as a result of its …………. priced, various food selections.

115. The elegant hotel known for its fabulous amenities is ……. located near the local airport.

116. The launch of new software programs has been under the …………. of Mr. Lopez, who’s famous for his dedication to the company.

117. Emma Jean, ……. was nominated for an Employee of the Month Award for her exceptional work performance, will deliver a speech this evening.

118. Our policy guarantees that any damaged products incurred in transit will be immediately …………. with new ones, or a full refund will be issued.

119. The planning officer was struggling to get a permit to ……. a residential area, which can easily cost a billion dollars even before the expense of buying the land.

120. The chief executive officer is obligated to retain all the information of a …………. nature in relation to negotiations.

121. Service occupations are prevalent in all sectors of the economy, such as in manufacturing as …………. as in the service sector.

122. Those individuals who want to gain automatic access to the information are advised to …………. the password that was sent to them by phone.

123. The newly appointed vice president is expected to earn the ……. trust of employees despite all indications to the contrary.

124. The board of directors will …………. a regular employment session next Monday September 16th at 10 a.m. in the board room.

125. Many financial specialists…………. predicted hat industries might encounter a decline in manufacturing investment in 2007 by almost 15 percent.

126. …………. months of tough negotiations, it was announced this morning that an agreement had finally been reached.

127. Our skilled and experienced service representatives will be able to resolve any problems you might encounter by …………. .

128. All employees should be informed explicitly of their responsibilities in relation to …………. client information.

129. Much of the expected boost in revenue is related to a transaction tax which has yet to receive final …………. from Congress.

130. Since the corporate system has a …………. structured daily schedule, it would be nearly impossible to impair the work efficiency.

131. In an effort …………. customers with respect we have changed our hours to accommodate customer needs.

132. The local government is planning to construct ……. performing arts facilities in order to meet the cultural needs of the population.

133. The appointment of Mr. Murphy as prime minister was intended to accelerate the proposed economic …………. without any hesitation.

134. Even though Peterson Group Inc. is one of the largest automobile manufacturing companies, it has yet to see any profits as a result of ……. market conditions.

135. When I closed the window, all of the files and folders on my desktop computer …………. except for the icon.

136. Mr. Conner’s remarks concerning the results of last year’s declining sales were concise and to the …………. .

137. Can-Do Engineering is searching for creative, ……. people who can produce excellent quality work that goes beyond customer expectations.

138. We want you to be aware that we’re doing our utmost, …………. we will not be able to provide you with a personalized experience on our website.

139. A new innovative program is …………. to be released, though some system failures happened at the beginning of the inspection.

140. Milky Cookies ……. enters into a contract with a third party vendor in order to fulfill its business operations.

Questions 141-143 refer to the following letter.

State Department of Health

Dear Parents,
I am writing this letter to notify you of the change in a checkup schedule which has been moved up to Friday October 19, instead of Wednesday October 17. If this day …………. convenient for you, please speak with our coordinator.
141. 

In addition, please note that the office phone number has also been changed. It is ………….
(518) 437-8329.

142. 

We are trying our best to respond with timely …………. and accuracy.

Sorry again for the inconvenience. For more information, please contact Donna Maser, the
program coordinator, at (518) 437-5961.

143. 

Questions 144-146 refer to the following letter.

Luis Hawkins
105 Mt. Wellington Lane Auckland, New Zealand
March 2, 2007

Mr. Berman
Ave. Simon Bolivar 359 Monterrey 6400
Mexico
Dear Mr. Berman,

The other day, I attended a seminar where you gave a presentation entitled “Ideal Renovation.” I found your talk very …………. .

144. 

Our company has been selected to renovate the Hempha Library, which is one of the biggest
libraries scheduled to be …………. renovations soon, to enhance library services for the community.
145. 

It would be of much help to have your ideas and suggestions as a consultant on the project from the outset, ………….  we are considering how to best meet the needs of the prominent library. We are looking forward to doing business with you.
Sincerely,
Luis Hawkins
146. 

Questions 147-149 refer to the following announcement.

Parking policy and regulations

NATOKA has sufficient parking for all employees, on-site contractors and visitors to our site. To ensure the effect of our parking privileges and safety of the workers and visitors, NATOKA’s parking policy has been modified to better monitor on-site parking.
All employees and on-site contractors are now required to register their ………….  .
147.

Failure to display a parking permit might ……. your vehicle being towed.

148. 

For individuals who may use more than one vehicle for transportation to NATOKA, a separate permit for each vehicle is required.
The procedure of obtaining additional permits is the same as for registering the first permitted vehicle.
Permits must be renewed quarterly in accordance with the expiration date on each permit, so people who use the parking area ……. to read all the regulations on parking policies carefully.

149. 

Questions 150-152 refer to the following message.

To:        Employees <nkos@assoc.wc.edu>
From:   Dax Shepard <Dax@tpl.zs.us>
Date:    Tue.12. June 2007 14:58:23

This message is being posted to all employees. First of all, I’m pleased to announce that Dale Spencer was appointed as the district manager.

As you know, It’s fairly common for our employees to receive positive feedback from coworkers, but Dale’s case is  …………. .

150. 

For the past few weeks, we have received many letters from customers expressing their …………..

151. 

They often said that Dale is exceptionally patient, courteous and quick to respond to special requests from his customers.

This sort of commitment indicates that Dale puts customer ………… before anything else.

152.