HAWAII PALMS ENGLISH SCHOOLTOEIC Preparation Course ADMISSION TEST	  Name:Date:DIRECTIONS: Please follow the directions for each section of the test. Do NOT use any textbooksor dictionaries. You may return your completed test…
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INCOMPLETE SENTENCES. Choose the one word or phrase that best completes thesentence.

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The __________ businessperson always dresses appropriately.
a) success2.

b) succeedb) quantityd) howeverc) besided) resideb) decisivec) decisiond) decideThe office is right __________ the street from the subway station.
b) acrossc) underd) betweenPeople who have no __________ are seldom disappointed.
b) expectancyc) expectsd) expectOur business is rapidly __________ and we are hiring many people.
a) expand

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c) becauseb) outsidea) expectations9.

d) qualifyThis __________ is very important, so think it over carefully.

a) next8.

d) will cancelThere’s a phone on the table __________ my desk.

a) decidedly7.

c) quantifyb) thougha) inside6.

c) canceledMs. Wilson was fired __________ she always arrived late and never finished all her work.
a) unless5.

b) have canceledThe __________ of our products is well known throughout the world.
a) quality4.

d)successionIf the weather is bad, we __________ the trip.
a) will have canceled

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c) successfulb) expandsc) expandingd) has expandedMr. Kim is not a particularly interesting speaker, and several people fell asleep__________ his lecture.
a) althoughb) whilec) becaused) during

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TEXT COMPLETION. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the blanks.
Questions 1 – 3 refer to the following passage:Checks ____(1)______ on a biweekly basis by department heads. Arrangements can bemade with the Accounting Department to have checks mailed to the employee’shome address instead, if desired. Each employee should review the check stubcarefully. ____(2)______ contains a breakdown of all deductions, including state andlocal taxes, retirement fund contributions, and insurance payments. Any inaccuraciesshould be reported to the Accounting Department as soon as possible. Every effort willbe made to correct any errors in a timely manner. The Human Resources Departmentconducts monthly workshops that explain in detail how each paycheck deduction iscalculated. Anyone interested in ____(3)______ a workshop should contact the HumanResources Department.

1.

a) distributeb) distributedc) are distributedd) are distributing2.

a) Itb) Hec) Shed) They3.

a) assistingb) attendingc) accessingd) approvingQuestions 4 – 6 refer to the following letter:Dear Customer,Your Quimby Bank Certificate of Deposit (CD), number 005589403, will mature onJanuary 12 with a value of $5,095.86. If you ____(4)______ no action, your CD willautomatically renew for another six months and will earn the interest rate in effect onJanuary 12. The following reinvestment options are also available to you.
••An Authorization to Renew Form is ____(5)______ with this letter. If you wish to addfunds to your CD, simply complete and return the form to us no later than fivebusiness days before the maturity date.
Quimby Bank Investment Advisers are available to discuss your financial situationwith you. _____(6)_____ can help you understand how a CD and other investmentoptions can fit in with your overall financial plan. Call the Quimby Bank CustomerService Office to set up an appointment.

Thank you for banking with Quimby.
Sincerely,Ramona HigginsVice President4.

a) takeb) takenc) takingd) will take5.

a) encloseb) enclosesc) enclosedd) enclosure6.

a) Itb) Hec) Shed) TheyQuestions 7 – 10 refer to the following e-mailTo:
From:Subject:jamesw@procomp.compamelah@procomp.comOffice SuppliesJames,Office Express is having a big sale this week. We might as well take advantage and____(7)______ some money. They’re selling printer paper at 50% off, so please pick upseveral boxes. Also, get some printer ink cartridges because they’re on sale, too. I’venoticed that we’re running ____(8)______ paper for the photocopier. Last I checkedthere was just one pack left, so get some of that, whatever the price. Also, ourcoffeemaker doesn’t seem to be working well, and I think we should replace____(9)______ soon. If you see one at a good price, get it. Have them ____(10)______everything to our account. Go today if you can, because you know how fast they sellout when there’s a sale.
Pamela7.

a) earnb) savec) borrowd) lose8.

a) out ofb) intoc) overd) up to9.

a) himb) herc) itd) us10.

a) payb) costc) lendd) charge

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READING COMPREHENSION. Read the following passages and choose the best answer.
Questions 1 – 4 refer to the following article.
The Clear Sound Communications takeover of local telephone service, which wasoriginally welcomed with great optimism, now seems to be heading down the roadtoward disaster. Ever since Clear Sound bought out the FreeTel Company just sixmonths ago, it has experienced loss of income, loss of customers, and, perhaps worst ofall, the loss of its reputation as a company that delivers on its promises.
When Clear Sound came into the area, it promised that all its telephone customerswould have access to high-speed Internet service by the end of the year. Not only hasthe company failed to deliver on its promise, but customers who are receiving ClearSound Internet service have expressed great dissatisfaction with it. “The connectiongoes out all the time. You just can’t count on it when you need it, “ a Clear Soundcustomer complained at a town meeting last week. Customers have also claimed thatrepair service is slow and overpriced. Clear Sound, on the other hand, claims that suchproblems are minor and not widespread. “Every company experiences an adjustmentperiod, “explained Richard Whittier, Clear Sound public relations officer. “Before onemore year has passed, you can be certain that all operations will be running smoothlyand customers will be 100% satisfied,” he said.

1.

When did Clear Sound take over the FreeTel Company?
a) Last weekb) About 6 months agoc) They haven’t yetd) One year ago

2.

What kind of company is Clear Sound?
a) Telephone onlyc) Delivery serviceb) Telephone and Internetd) Transportation3.

How do Clear Sound customers currently feel about the company?
a) Pleasedb) Optimisticc) Unhappyd) Bored

4.

The word minor in paragraph 2, line 8 is closest in meaning toa) small.
c) common.

b) expected.
d) important.

Questions 5 – 7 refer to the following advertisement.
FOR SALE. Fully equipped convenience store on North Main Street close to downtown.
Annual sales of $2,198,456. Sells snacks, groceries, newspapers, gasoline, etc. Amplecustomer parking behind. Spacious two-bedroom owner’s apartment on second floor.
Asking $750,000. Includes building and grounds, all equipment, and $85,000 ininventory. No brokers, please. Shown by appointment only. Call Maria at White HorseRealty, 243-8647.

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6.

What is above the store?
a) A place to livec) A place for equipmentb) A snack bard) An officeHow much is the store being sold for?
a) $85,000c) $835,0007.

b) $750,000d) $2,198,456The word inventory in line 5 is closest in meaning toa) rents.
c) furnishings.

b) accounts.
d) merchandise.

Questions 8 – 10 refer to the following memo.
To:
From:
Date:Subject:MEMOAll personnelK. Takubo, Human Resources ManagerMarch 3, 20-Discount on bus passesWe are pleased to announce that, because of an agreement we have made with theCity Office of Public Transportation, as of next month discounted bus passes will beavailable to all company employees. The passes are good for two weeks of unlimitedtravel on any bus in the city bus system and can be purchased from us with a 25%discount. This means that instead of paying the normal price of $50, you will becharged just $37.50 for a two-week pass. We hope this will encourage more of you tocome to work by bus instead of driving.
If you are interested in purchasing discounted bus passes on a regular basis, pleasecomplete a Bus Pass Request Form and submit it to your supervisor by March 24. Youcan pick up your first bus pass from our office on March 31. It will be valid from April 1through April 15.
8.

How much will company employees pay for a bus pass?
a) $7.50c) $37.50b) $25d) $50

9.

How can a company employee request a discounted bus pass?
a) Ask the Office of Public Transportationb) Call up the bus companyc) Send a memo to the Human Resources d) Submit a form to their supervisorOffice10.

When can company employees start using the discounted bus passes?
a) March 24b) March 31c) April 1d) April 15Revised September 2023