Reading – TOEIC Pack1

The executives pointed to immigration … the biggest drivers of the domestic market.

Customer reviews indicates that many modern mobile devices are often unnecessarily …

First quarter revenue … $45.1 billion from $44.7 billion a year earlier.

Commercial builders downplayed … a bust in the superheated housing market.

What kind of event will be held at Gillman Barracks?

Job Title                        : Project Manager for Sydney office.

Name of Employer        : Wall Road Building Ltd.

Salary Band                  : Neg. + benefits

Reporting to                  : Brady Rand, Creative Manager

Company Profile           : Wall Road Building Ltd. creates the construction ideas and strategies for downtowns.

Role                             : To manage, create, maintain, and develop road and building construction.

Personal Specification:

Excellent written, visual, and oral presentation skills
Excellent project management
Able to sell ideas
Ability to work in group
An enthusiasm for the best result

Click here to apply

Where would you see the advertisement?

Which of the following entertainment will the visitor NOT get in Soar Into Summer?

Job Title                        : Project Manager for Sydney office.

Name of Employer        : Wall Road Building Ltd.

Salary Band                  : Neg. + benefits

Reporting to                  : Brady Rand, Creative Manager

Company Profile           : Wall Road Building Ltd. creates the construction ideas and strategies for downtowns.

Role                             : To manage, create, maintain, and develop road and building construction.

Personal Specification:

Excellent written, visual, and oral presentation skills
Excellent project management
Able to sell ideas
Ability to work in group
An enthusiasm for the best result

Click here to apply

Which of these does the company ask for?

Who will most probably visit START event?

Job Title                        : Project Manager for Sydney office.

Name of Employer        : Wall Road Building Ltd.

Salary Band                  : Neg. + benefits

Reporting to                  : Brady Rand, Creative Manager

Company Profile           : Wall Road Building Ltd. creates the construction ideas and strategies for downtowns.

Role                             : To manage, create, maintain, and develop road and building construction.

Personal Specification:

Excellent written, visual, and oral presentation skills
Excellent project management
Able to sell ideas
Ability to work in group
An enthusiasm for the best result

Click here to apply

How should the applicant apply for the job?

11 Feb 2019 

Mr. Gupta J.Gibbons

110 Prince Road, Kasba, Kolkata 700162,India

Dear Gupta, 

LETTER OF APPOINTMENT – SENIOR MANAGER, COMMERCIAL & FINANCE

The management is pleased to offer you the above-mentioned position.  The terms of your employment are as follows:  

1. You shall be employed as Senior Manager, Commercial & Finance and report to the Managing Director or any other officer authorized by the company from time to time.
2. You will be stationed at Jakarta (Indonesia).
3. Your primary responsibilities include:
   • Managing daily operations, including accounting, finance, inventory and AR & AP.
   • Preparing and analyzing reports on performances of the concerned departments to gain insights into how to improve performance and maximize growth
   • Assess risks involved with the business, internal compliances and ensuring deadlines are met and be ready to handle unexpected situations.
   • Identify opportunities to develop and expand the business.
4. Your employment shall commence with effect from 16^th April 2019.

Your appointment is subject to obtaining the necessary statutory approval and clearances.

Kindly confirm your acceptance of this offer of employment and total agreement to the terms and conditions applicable thereto, by signing and returning the copy of contract enclosed by this letter to the Company.

Yours truly,

Fayee W. Singh

President Director

What is the main purpose of the letter?

Job Title                        : Project Manager for Sydney office.

Name of Employer        : Wall Road Building Ltd.

Salary Band                  : Neg. + benefits

Reporting to                  : Brady Rand, Creative Manager

Company Profile           : Wall Road Building Ltd. creates the construction ideas and strategies for downtowns.

Role                             : To manage, create, maintain, and develop road and building construction.

Personal Specification:

Excellent written, visual, and oral presentation skills
Excellent project management
Able to sell ideas
Ability to work in group
An enthusiasm for the best result

Click here to apply

The word “maintain” in the text above is closest in meaning to …

11 Feb 2019 

Mr. Gupta J.Gibbons

110 Prince Road, Kasba, Kolkata 700162,India

Dear Gupta, 

LETTER OF APPOINTMENT – SENIOR MANAGER, COMMERCIAL & FINANCE

The management is pleased to offer you the above-mentioned position.  The terms of your employment are as follows:  

1. You shall be employed as Senior Manager, Commercial & Finance and report to the Managing Director or any other officer authorized by the company from time to time.
2. You will be stationed at Jakarta (Indonesia).
3. Your primary responsibilities include:
   • Managing daily operations, including accounting, finance, inventory and AR & AP.
   • Preparing and analyzing reports on performances of the concerned departments to gain insights into how to improve performance and maximize growth
   • Assess risks involved with the business, internal compliances and ensuring deadlines are met and be ready to handle unexpected situations.
   • Identify opportunities to develop and expand the business.
4. Your employment shall commence with effect from 16^th April 2019.

Your appointment is subject to obtaining the necessary statutory approval and clearances.

Kindly confirm your acceptance of this offer of employment and total agreement to the terms and conditions applicable thereto, by signing and returning the copy of contract enclosed by this letter to the Company.

Yours truly,

Fayee W. Singh

President Director

The manager-candidate would be responsible for the following, except …

11 Feb 2019 

Mr. Gupta J.Gibbons

110 Prince Road, Kasba, Kolkata 700162,India

Dear Gupta, 

LETTER OF APPOINTMENT – SENIOR MANAGER, COMMERCIAL & FINANCE

The management is pleased to offer you the above-mentioned position.  The terms of your employment are as follows:  

1. You shall be employed as Senior Manager, Commercial & Finance and report to the Managing Director or any other officer authorized by the company from time to time.
2. You will be stationed at Jakarta (Indonesia).
3. Your primary responsibilities include:
   • Managing daily operations, including accounting, finance, inventory and AR & AP.
   • Preparing and analyzing reports on performances of the concerned departments to gain insights into how to improve performance and maximize growth
   • Assess risks involved with the business, internal compliances and ensuring deadlines are met and be ready to handle unexpected situations.
   • Identify opportunities to develop and expand the business.
4. Your employment shall commence with effect from 16^th April 2019.

Your appointment is subject to obtaining the necessary statutory approval and clearances.

Kindly confirm your acceptance of this offer of employment and total agreement to the terms and conditions applicable thereto, by signing and returning the copy of contract enclosed by this letter to the Company.

Yours truly,

Fayee W. Singh

President Director

What should Mr. Gupta do if he met the agreement with the company?

Anti-Ageing Exercise

Regular running may help prevent disability and early death from cancer, neurological disease, or infections, according to Sanford University School of Medicine. Researchers tracked 1000 runners and non-runners over age 50. After 19 years, 34 percent of non-runners had died, but only 15 percent of the runners had. What do you need to know:

• Warm up and warm down: Even if you’re just going for a gentle run, warm up first to achieve a certain level of joint mobility and to avoid injuries. Warming down will also help cut down on stiffness.
• Run tall and breathe deeply: Try to get in the habit of running with a straight back to minimize pressure on your diaphragm. Take a deep breath, lift your whole upper body and then hold that position as you run.
• Running time: Only run for as long as you can do so in the correct style. As soon as you form gets sloppy, pack it in for another day.

(Reader’s Digest February 2009, p.35)

According to the passage, how many years was the research about running conducted?

Anti-Ageing Exercise

Regular running may help prevent disability and early death from cancer, neurological disease, or infections, according to Sanford University School of Medicine. Researchers tracked 1000 runners and non-runners over age 50. After 19 years, 34 percent of non-runners had died, but only 15 percent of the runners had. What do you need to know:

• Warm up and warm down: Even if you’re just going for a gentle run, warm up first to achieve a certain level of joint mobility and to avoid injuries. Warming down will also help cut down on stiffness.
• Run tall and breathe deeply: Try to get in the habit of running with a straight back to minimize pressure on your diaphragm. Take a deep breath, lift your whole upper body and then hold that position as you run.
• Running time: Only run for as long as you can do so in the correct style. As soon as you form gets sloppy, pack it in for another day.

(Reader’s Digest February 2009, p.35)

According to the passage, what will happen if runners skip the warming activity?

Anti-Ageing Exercise

Regular running may help prevent disability and early death from cancer, neurological disease, or infections, according to Sanford University School of Medicine. Researchers tracked 1000 runners and non-runners over age 50. After 19 years, 34 percent of non-runners had died, but only 15 percent of the runners had. What do you need to know:

• Warm up and warm down: Even if you’re just going for a gentle run, warm up first to achieve a certain level of joint mobility and to avoid injuries. Warming down will also help cut down on stiffness.
• Run tall and breathe deeply: Try to get in the habit of running with a straight back to minimize pressure on your diaphragm. Take a deep breath, lift your whole upper body and then hold that position as you run.
• Running time: Only run for as long as you can do so in the correct style. As soon as you form gets sloppy, pack it in for another day.

(Reader’s Digest February 2009, p.35)

The word “cut down” is closest in meaning to …

Anti-Ageing Exercise

Regular running may help prevent disability and early death from cancer, neurological disease, or infections, according to Sanford University School of Medicine. Researchers tracked 1000 runners and non-runners over age 50. After 19 years, 34 percent of non-runners had died, but only 15 percent of the runners had. What do you need to know:

• Warm up and warm down: Even if you’re just going for a gentle run, warm up first to achieve a certain level of joint mobility and to avoid injuries. Warming down will also help cut down on stiffness.
• Run tall and breathe deeply: Try to get in the habit of running with a straight back to minimize pressure on your diaphragm. Take a deep breath, lift your whole upper body and then hold that position as you run.
• Running time: Only run for as long as you can do so in the correct style. As soon as you form gets sloppy, pack it in for another day.

(Reader’s Digest February 2009, p.35)

Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

To: Project Leads
From: James Runsel
Subject: Training Courses
To all Runsel Designs project leaders:

In the coming weeks, we will be organizing several training sessions for interested employees. At Runsel Designs, we believe that with the proper help and support from our senior project leaders, less experienced staff can quickly (a)… a deep understanding of the design process. Even so , they can improve their ability to communicate effectively across divisions. When employees at all experience levels interact, every employee’s competency level rises and the business overall benefits. (b)…, we are urging experienced project leaders to attend each one of the interactive seminars that will be held throughout the coming month.(c)… . Thank you for your support.

James Runsell
Runsell Designs

The correct answer for (a) is …

Radcliff Computer Service

September 13, 2019
Mr. John Thompson
17 Ale Ann Road
Red Pole, Michigan

We are very sorry for the unsatisfying service you got from one of our workers as you reported so that you decided to stop using our service. We really appreciate any complaints. you will get the refund within a month. We are evaluating and improving our service quality to make us better. At any time in the future you want to use our service again, please don’t hesitate to contact me. We are sure you will have our better service.

Sincerely,

Matt Morgan
owner

What is Mr. Morgan business?

To: Project Leads
From: James Runsel
Subject: Training Courses
To all Runsel Designs project leaders:

In the coming weeks, we will be organizing several training sessions for interested employees. At Runsel Designs, we believe that with the proper help and support from our senior project leaders, less experienced staff can quickly (a)… a deep understanding of the design process. Even so , they can improve their ability to communicate effectively across divisions. When employees at all experience levels interact, every employee’s competency level rises and the business overall benefits. (b)…, we are urging experienced project leaders to attend each one of the interactive seminars that will be held throughout the coming month. (c)… . Thank you for your support.

James Runsell
Runsell Designs

The correct answer for (b) is …

Radcliff Computer Service

September 13, 2019
Mr. John Thompson
17 Ale Ann Road
Red Pole, Michigan

We are very sorry for the unsatisfying service you got from one of our workers as you reported so that you decided to stop using our service. We really appreciate any complaints. you will get the refund within a month. We are evaluating and improving our service quality to make us better. At any time in the future you want to use our service again, please don’t hesitate to contact me. We are sure you will have our better service.

Sincerely,

Matt Morgan
owner

What is the intention of the letter?

To: Project Leads
From: James Runsel
Subject: Training Courses
To all Runsel Designs project leaders:

In the coming weeks, we will be organizing several training sessions for interested employees. At Runsel Designs, we believe that with the proper help and support from our senior project leaders, less experienced staff can quickly (a)… a deep understanding of the design process. Even so , they can improve their ability to communicate effectively across divisions. When employees at all experience levels interact, every employee’s competency level rises and the business overall benefits. (b)…, we are urging experienced project leaders to attend each one of the interactive seminars that will be held throughout the coming month. (c)… . Thank you for your support.

James Runsell
Runsell Designs

The correct answer for (c) is …

Radcliff Computer Service

September 13, 2019
Mr. John Thompson
17 Ale Ann Road
Red Pole, Michigan

We are very sorry for the unsatisfying service you got from one of our workers as you reported so that you decided to stop using our service. We really appreciate any complaints. you will get the refund within a month. We are evaluating and improving our service quality to make us better. At any time in the future you want to use our service again, please don’t hesitate to contact me. We are sure you will have our better service.

Sincerely,

Matt Morgan
owner

Why did Mr. Thompson decide to stop using the service?

The mountain sheep is known for its incredible agility, timid, and ability to withstand severe cold.

Radcliff Computer Service

September 13, 2019
Mr. John Thompson
17 Ale Ann Road
Red Pole, Michigan

We are very sorry for the unsatisfying service you got from one of our workers as you reported so that you decided to stop using our service. We really appreciate any complaints. you will get the refund within a month. We are evaluating and improving our service quality to make us better. At any time in the future you want to use our service again, please don’t hesitate to contact me. We are sure you will have our better service.

Sincerely,

Matt Morgan
owner

What will Mr. Thompson obtain from the company concerning the dissatisfaction?

Vitamin E, which is found in nutritious foods such as green vegetables and whole grains, action as an antioxidant in cell membranes.

Radcliff Computer Service

September 13, 2019
Mr. John Thompson
17 Ale Ann Road
Red Pole, Michigan

We are very sorry for the unsatisfying service you got from one of our workers as you reported so that you decided to stop using our service. We really appreciate any complaints. you will get the refund within a month. We are evaluating and improving our service quality to make us better. At any time in the future you want to use our service again, please don’t hesitate to contact me. We are sure you will have our better service.

Sincerely,

Matt Morgan
owner

The word “improving” is closest in meaning to …

Substances such as DT become more concentrated in each successively level in an ecological pyramid.

Job Title                        : Project Manager for Sydney office.

Name of Employer        : Wall Road Building Ltd.

Salary Band                  : Neg. + benefits

Reporting to                  : Brady Rand, Creative Manager

Company Profile           : Wall Road Building Ltd. creates the construction ideas and strategies for downtowns.

Role                             : To manage, create, maintain, and develop road and building construction.

Personal Specification:

• Excellent written, visual, and oral presentation skills
• Excellent project management
• Able to sell ideas
• Ability to work in group
• An enthusiasm for the best result

Click here to apply

What type of business does Wall Road Building Ltd. do?