TOEIC Sample Test

Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer
choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the
sentence.
1. Customer reviews indicate that many modern mobile devices are often unnecessarily --
----- .
(A) complication (B) complicates (C) complicate (D) complicated
2. Among ------- recognized at the company awards ceremony were senior business
analyst Natalie Obi and sales associate Peter Comeau.
(A) who (B) whose (C) they (D) those
3. Jamal Nawzad has received top performance reviews ------- he joined the
sales department two years ago.
(A) despite (B) except (C) since (D) during
4. All clothing sold in Develyn’s Boutique is made from natural materials and contains no
------- dyes.
(A) immediate (B) synthetic (C) reasonable (D) assumed
5. Gyeon Corporation’s continuing education policy states that ------- learning new skills
enhances creativity and focus.
(A) regulated (B) regularity (C) regulate (D) regularly
6. Register early if you would like to attend next Tuesday’s ------- on project
management.
(A) seminar (B) reason (C) policy (D) scene
7. Paul Brown resigned last Monday from his position as ------- executive of the
company.
(A) fine (B) chief (C) front (D) large
8. The financial audit of Soft Peach Software ------- completed on Wednesday by a
certified accounting firm.
(A) to be (B) having been (C) was (D) were
9. The organizers of the trip reminded participants to ------- at the steps of the city hall at
2:00 P.M.
(A) see (B) combine (C) meet (D) go
10. ------- is no better season than winter to begin training at Silver’s Fitness Center.
(A) When (B) It (C) There (D) As it
11. The recent worldwide increase in oil prices has led to a ------- demand for electric
vehicles.
(A) greater (B) greatest (C) greatly (D) greatness
12. Maria Vásquez has a wide range of experience, ------- worked in technical,
production, and marketing positions.
(A) having (B) has (C) having had (D) had
13. Tickets will not be redeemable for cash or credit at any time, ------- will they be
replaced if lost or stolen.
(A) but (B) though (C) only (D) nor

Questions 14-20 refer to the following letters.

Ms. Monica Eisenman

555 King Street
Auckland
New Zealand
Dear Ms. Eisenman:
I am ---14---- to confirm our offer of part-time employment at Western Enterprises. In
your role as research assistant, you will report to Dr. Emma Walton, who will keep you
informed of your specific duties and projects.
As we discussed on the telephone, you ---15---- twice a month. Hourly employees
working fewer than twenty hours per week are not ---16---- to receive paid holidays, paid
time off for illness, or other employee benefits. Your employment status will be reviewed
in six months.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Christopher Webster
Christopher Webster
Human Resources
Enclosures

14. (A) pleased (B) pleasing (C) pleasant (D) pleasure

15. (A) will pay (B) were paid (C) have paid (D) will be paid
16. (A) tolerable (B) liberal (C) eligible (D) expressed

To: Project Leads

From: James Pak
Subject: Training Courses
To all Pak Designs project leaders:
In the coming weeks, we will be organizing several training sessions for ----17---
employees. At Pak Designs, we believe that with the proper help and support from our
senior project leaders, less experienced staff can quickly ---18---- a deep understanding of
the design process. ---19---- , 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. For that reason, we are urging
experienced project leaders to attend each one of the interactive seminars that will be held
throughout the coming month. ---20----.
Thank you for your support.
James Pak
Pak Designs

17. (A) interest (B) interests (C) interested (D) interesting

18. (A) develop (B) raise (C) open (D) complete
19. (A) After all (B) For (C) Even so (D) At the same time
20. (A) Let me explain our plans for on-site staff training.
(B) We hope that you will strongly consider joining us.
(C) Today’s training session will be postponed until Monday.
(D) This is the first in a series of such lectures.