Test Of English Proficiency

(TOEP)
PRACTICE
TEST THREE
3
READING
In this section of the test, you will have a chance to show how well you understand written
English. There are three parts to this section, with special directions for each part.

Part V
Directions: Questions 1-40 are incomplete sentences. Four words or phrases, mark (A), (B),
(C), (D), are given beneath each sentence. You are to choose the one word or phrase that best
completes the sentence. Then, on your answer where, find the number of the question and
mark your answer.
As soon as you understand the directions, begin on the questions.
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

The two meetings were called for the _____ time.

(A) four

(C) late

(B)

(D) same

only

Several trees were _____ over during the storm.

(A) blew

(C) blown

(B)

(D) blowing

blows

Business property mortgage rates have _____ substantially.

(A) inserted

(C) increased

(B)

(D) ineligible

incensed

While aspirin may not always be the _____ medicine for a headache, it usually helps.
(A) one

(C) last

(B)

(D) using

best

Saturday was going to be a busy day, so everyone _____ retire early Friday night.
(A) decided

(C) decided to

(B)
6.

7.

8.

decision

(D) make a decision

Concert tickets _____ purchased by phone with a credit card.

(A) to be

(C) can be

(B)

(D) has been

being

Trains on national schedules usually arrives _____ time.

(A) on

(C) for

(B)

(D) over

at

With a rise in crime, prison overcrowding is _____ a serious problem in many

developing countries.

9.

(A) fast

(C) becoming

(B)

(D) enormous

decide

The survey indicates that consumers find product A _____ to product B.

(A) like

(C) superior

(B)

(D) different

the same

10. The engineer was asked to _____ the surface temperatures generated by the rockets
speed.
(A) advise

(C) calculate

(B)

(D) determinate

function

11. Soon after the game began, the catcher fell and _____ an arm.
(A) held

(C) hurts

(B)

(D) turned

broke

12. The automobile dealership plays soft music in its showroom to _____ a pleasant
atmosphere
(A) put

(C) light

(B)

(D) create

help

13. There was no _____ to reach the stranded swimmers.

(A) way

(C) want

(B)

(D) times

easy

14. Communication between the main office and the branch offices was _____ .
(A) lately

(C) perfectly

(B)

(D) infrequent

sometimes

15. The ladder was not _____ high enough to reach the third story.
(A) so

(C) quite

(B)

(D) almost

only

16. A dinner for two at the Casablanca was the prize awarded to the couple _____ the
winning ticket.
(A) to buy

(C) who arrived

(B)

(D) turning around

holding

17. Studies _____ that physical health is closely linked to mental health.
(A) have

(C) explains

(B)

(D) demonstrates

show

18. Tickets for the benefit _____ sold at the National Theater.
(A) to be

(C) has been

(B)

(D) are being

is being

19. Fire _____ the east wing of the old hotel.

(A) down

(C) burning

(B)

(D) destroyed

damage

20. The decision of the city planners _____ the opinion of the public.
(A) refers

(C) interpret

(B)

(D) interfered

reflected

21. Before turning east and going out to sea, the hurricane left a path of _____ across the
region.
(A) weather

(C) insecurity

(B)

(D) destruction

high wind

22. They were, so busy _____ the new house that they forgot to ask for water service.
(A) remover

(C) moving into

(B)

(D) moving about

removing

23. The car gave out on the highway and _____ towed.
(A) had to be

(C) needs to be

(B)

(D) was meant to be

has to be

24. Your receipt will serve as _____ of purchase.

(A) proof

(C) offer

(B)

(D) place

price

25. In addition to the application form, applicants need to _____ forms 290-A and 29-D,
revised.
(A) apply

(C) script

(B)

(D) insert

submit

26. The _____ sector was left to languish, while manufacturing and finance received strong
support from the government.
(A) culture

(C) accomplished

(B)

(D) agricultural

accurate

27. The accident _____ the road to eastbound traffic.

(A) hurt

(C) closed

(B)

(D) detoured

made

28. The radio station began to _____ with its new antenna.
(A) transmit

(C) transport

(B)

(D) transcribe

transfer

29. The office closes _____ at 6:00 p.m.

(A) almost

(C) earliest

(B)

(D) promptly

evenly

30. The police set up a roadblock to _____ traffic.

(A) run

(C) keep

(B)

(D) drive

stop

31. Many people are more _____ of their finances than of their health.
(A) prepared

(C) productive

(B)

(D) preoccupied

protective

32. The president imposed an _____ program to curb unauthorized spending by the
ministries.
(A) active

(C) excessive

(B)

(D) austerity

efficient

33. The new process fast became _____ for assembly line workers.
(A) able

(C) gone on

(B)

(D) finished

routine

34. The piece of equipment was _____ and could not cross the bridge without causing
serious damage.
(A) oversize

(C) magnified

(B)

(D) especially

powerful

35. Everyone was surprised to see the _____ made in the field of computer graphics
software.
(A) progress

(C) appliances

(B)

(D) production

technology

36. The man was _____ the hospital for tests.

(A) admitted to

(C) in for

(B)

(D) into

registered

37. Three large trading blocs, all going their own way, appear to be _____ international
markets.
(A) leaving

(C) charging

(B)

(D) polarizing

adopting

38. The company refused to _____ on behalf of its employee.

(A) intervene

(C) interview

(B)

(D) intercept

implicate

39. A breakthrough in technology gave the company _____ over the competition.
(A) a profit

(C) an advantage

(B)

(D) an investment

an interest

40. Manufacturing processes require _____ power source.

(A) a needful

(C) a dependable

(B)

(D) an indeterminable

an energetic

Part VI
Directions: In Questions 41-60 each sentence has four words or phrases underlined. The four
underlined parts of the sentence are marked (A), (B), (C), (D). You are to identify word or
phrase that should be corrected or rewritten. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of
the question and mark your answer.
41. Sky diving have become the favorite sport of some college students.
A

42. Although I have known him for many years, there are times as I feel as though I do not
A

know what he is really thinking.

D
43. Traditions wooden shoes have always been made in Holland.
A

44. The committee has met yesterday, but Mr. Kim was not ready to make his presentation.
A

45. The woman said she is happier than she had ever been, although she seemed to have little
A

to be happy about.
C

46. Earlier approaches to management in the United States have been showing to discourage
A
worker concern for involvement in quality control and improvement of production
B

processes.
D
47. It is necessary to remove all unsatisfactory machine parts from the delivery when
A

receive, and to inform the supplier of any shortage in the order.

C

48. Please complete the enclosed application and return it us in the envelope provided.
A

49. Several business trips were scheduled during the early part of the month, before the
A

holidays break.
D
50. Fewest voters are eligible to vote in the next election, compared with the numbers
A

eligible to vote in previous elections.

51. Because of high overload associates with selling through retail outlets, many department
A

store chains have catalog-sales department.

D
52. If I were in his position, I would do exactly a same as he.
A

53. Visits to the United States complain that the American system of weights and measures
A

is both confusing and irrational.

C

54. Of the two alternatives, this is the best one.

A

55. For a variety of reasons, including a better understanding of its causes, skin cancer has
A

become a major concern between people who vacation at the beach.

C

56. Television viewers cannot see live coverage of Olympic events until after 11:00 p.m.,
A

because of the different in time zones.

D
57. Almost students in the advanced class have been studying English for many years, which
A

is why their grades are better than average.

D
58. The tour guide instructed everyone to go back up to the bus after two hours, to ensure
A
their arrival at the next city before nightfall.

59. I quickly replied to your inquiry of July 18, because I was afraid that if I delayed, you
A
were thinking I was not concerned about difficulties you are experiencing.
B

60. Regardless of what the problem may be, a team of experienced technicians can usually
A
handle the problem.
D

Part VII
Directions: Questions 61-100 are based on a variety of reading material (for example,
announcements, paragraphs, advertisements, and the like). You are to choose the one best
answer, (A), (B), (C), or (D), to each question. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number
of the question and mark your answer. Answer all questions following a passage on the basis
of what is stated or implied in that passage.
As soon as you understand the directions, begin work on the questions.
Questions 61 and 62 refer to the following health plan.
HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
Medical Expenses: The plan pays the first $2,500 of any non-dental surgery and 85
percent of remaining surgical expenses. For all other medical care, including hospitalization,
the plan will provide full coverage after the $60 deductible.
Vaccinations: The plan covers children under the age of 14. Dental Expenses: The plan does
not cover routine dental checkups. There is a $50 deductible. The plan will pay for 70 percent
of any expenses for dental work or surgery after the deductible is paid.
61. How much is the deductible for hospitalization?
(A) $40
(B) $50
(C) $60
(D) $70
62. How does the plan treat dental checkups?
(A) It provides full coverage
(B) It carries a $50 deductible
(C) It pays for children under 14
(D) It has no coverage
Questions 63-65 refer to the following notice.

Voter Registration Information

To register to vote in Twin Buttes County, you must be a citizen of the United States,
a resident of Twin Buttes, and at least 18 years of age by the date of the next election.
Registration is conducted weekdays from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. at all county libraries. Call
for voting information or for an absentee-voter application. Disabled persons may request a
voter register to make a home visit.
63. Which of the following is a requirement for voting in Twin Buttes?
(A) The voter must live in Twin Buttes County
(B) Ability to read the English language
(C) Residency in Twin Buttes for minimum of six months
(D) The voter must not have previously registered elsewhere
64. Where can a person register to vote in Twin Buttes County?
(A) At any post office
(B) At any county library
(C) At the Registrars Office
(D) At the Office of Elections
65. Who may register at home to vote?
(A) Voters who are physically impaired
(B) Rural voters without transportation
(C) Municipal, county, or state employees
(D) People who have registered at least once in the past
Questions 66-68 refer to the following telephone listings.
Telephone Listings
Craig, Mary

1245 Grayson Ln.

541-0987

Craig, Samuel

1346 bear Ct.

541-3211

Lambert, Wm.

4567 center St.

654-9087

Layton, Tim

1235 Grayson Ln.

541-2345

McGrath, R.

1897 Lee Dr.

541-8765

Meyer, walter

1346 Bear Ct.

541-3211

Ryan, Patrick

5678 Taylor St.

541-9087

66. Which two people are probably neighbors?

(A) Patrick Ryan and Wm. Lambert
(B) Walter Mayer and Tim Layton
(C) Mary Craig and Tim Layton
(D) Samuel Craig and Walter Meyer
67. What makes Wm. Lamberts listing different from the others?
(A) He is in a different telephone area.
(B) He is the only listing under L.
(C) He is the only one with 9087 in his phone number.
(D) He is married and his wife is also listed.
68. Which two people have the same address?
(A) Mary Craig and Patrick Ryan
(B) R. McGrath and Wm. Lambert
(C) Mary Craig and Tim Layton
(D) Samuel Craig and Walter Meyer
Questions 69-71 refer to the following letter.
Dear Mr. Jackson,
We were sorry to learn that no representatives from your company will be able to
accompany our group on its first fact-finding trip to Algeria. During this trip, we plan to lay
the groundwork for future business activities and had hoped the interest you expressed earlier
still held.
As we discussed at the London conference, we are planning to go on Tunisia and
Morocco after leaning Algiers. We will provide ongoing communications to your office
concerning our findings. Our invitation still stands. Feel free to have someone from your
company join us at any point in the trip.
Sincerely, Bon Miller
Chief Investment Officer MedTech Securities
69. How does this letter begin?
(A) With an extension of credit
(B) With an expression of regret
(C) With a withdrawal of an offer

(D) With an accounting correction notice

70. What was the purpose of the proposed visit?
(A) To plan a conference
(B) To present a proposal
(C) To come to an agreement
(D) To prepare for the future
71. What does Mr. Miller offer Mr. Jackson?
(A) To meet Mr. Jackson in Morocco
(B) To take Mr. Jackson on his trip
(C) To visit Mr. Jackson upon returning
(D) To welcome a visitor from Mr., Jacksons office while on the trip
Questions 72 and 73 refer to the following advertisement.
GET AWAY
Would you like the vacation of a lifetime? Have you always thought of taking a
romantic cruise but could never afford it? Now you can, with SUPER GET AWAY TOURS.
For a limited time, we are offering a Caribbean cruise with stops in Caracas, Grenada, and
San Juan for only $899.
Tour includes:
- Round-trip airfare from Miami to Caracas
- All meals and entertainment
- Scuba diving and wind surfing
- Special shopping discounts-Seven days/six nights. Each day a new adventure!
Departures every Monday until September 15. Reservations needed two weeks in
advance.
[Taxes not included. Price based on double occupancy. Service charges included]
72. Which of the following is NOT included in the tour price?
(A) Taxes
(B) Meals
(C) Airfares
(D) Entertainment
73. According to the advertisement, which of the following statements is TRUE?

(A) Price is based on single occupancy.

(B) Tours begin departing on September 15.
(C) Service charges are not included in the price.
(D) Reservations must be made two weeks in advance.
Questions 74-76 refer to the following memorandum.
Memorandum for: John Kline
CFO, Harris Co.
From: Marty Uptown
President
Date: December 12, 19
Subject: Matrix Takeover
As you know, on November 16 Harris Company was purchased by the Matrix
Corporation for the sum of five million dollars. Appropriately, Harris will be incorporated
into Matrixs Aerospace Division. Because of the merged companys redundancy in
operations and expertise, only the Harris main plant will remain operational. Seager Lake,
Clearview, and Tipton 3 manufacturing facilities will be phased out over a twelve-month
period. Please keep this information confidential until I notify the general manager at each
location.
74. Which facility will NOT be closed?
(A) Tipton 3
(B) Clearvieew
(C) Seager Lake
(D) Harris main plant
75. What type of industry is Harris Company?
(A) Computer
(B) Aerospace
(C) Automobile
(D) Electronics
76. What has the finance officer been asked to do?
(A) Notify all affected employees

(B) Transfer to Matrix headquarters

(C) Not to inform anyone of the changes
(D) Remit payment of five million dollars.
Questions 77 and 78 refer to the following article.
Local School Enrollment Soars
Local school enrollment hit a new high this fall, giving officials even more to worry
about at a time of layoffs and diminishing classrooms resources. The preliminary enrolment
figure in local school for the year is 135,626 students, the highest total since enrollment
reached a peak of 135,166 two decades ago.
77. Which of the following statements about local school enrollment is true?
(A) It has increased
(B) It has decreased
(C) It has leveled off
(D) It has not changed for several years.
78. At what point was local school enrollment about the same as it is currently?
(A) Five years before
(B) Ten years before
(C) Fifteen years before
(D) Twenty years before
Questions 79-81 refer to the following letter.
February 13, 19
Dear Mr. Carlton:
On behalf of the Tiger Rowing Club, I would like invite you and the Fan Dance
Rowing Club to the 24th Annual Golden Wave Regatta, to be held October 2 nd in Sambakan.
The race will be held on the Dukon River and will be run over the same course as last year.
Amateur teams from 11 countries will compete. Promising that the regatta will be the
highlight of the international rowing circuits activities.

As with all attending clubs and special guests, you ate invited to sit with other club
commissions in the Lotus Pavillion V.I.P. Observation deck. Lunch will be served at 12 noon,
with events scheduled to get underway by 2 oclock.
Do let me know if you and your club will be able to attend.
Sincerely,
Richard Philpot
Events Coordinator
79. To what is the invitation?
(A) A marathon
(B) A boat race
(C) Reserved seats
(D) An awards luncheon
80. Who sent the letter?
(A) Sambakan
(B) Tiger Rowing Club
(C) The Lotus Pavillion
(D) The Fan Dance Rowing Club
81. Who does Mr. Carlton represent?
(A) Advertisers
(B) A rowing club
(C) The Golden Wave Regatta
(D) An international circuit
Questions 82 and 83 refer to the following faculty memorandum.
A welcome coffee hour will be held on Wednesday,
September 10, in the Wellington Room.
Attire is informal. Refreshments will be served.
All faculty are encouraged to attend, as this will be an
opportunity for everybody to meet new lecturers in the
department before the school year opens.

82. What is the purpose of the meeting?

(A) To prepare future plans
(B) To review policies
(C) To debate a controversial topic
(D) To greet new people
83. How does the letter say people are to dress?
(A) Formally
(B) Casually
(C) Prepared to work
(D) In academic robes
Questions 84 and 85 refer to the following faculty advertisement.
ENTRY TO CANADA
Obtain Canadian residency and employment permission via investments, intracompany transfers, and the like. All matters personally handled by licensed Canadian attorney
fluent in Mandarin and Japanese, a frequent traveler to Asia.
Contact: Alan P. Rice
P.O. Box 95DP3
Prairie City, Alberta
Canada
Tel: 301/555-3010
84. What is Mr. Rices area of specialization?
(A) Investments
(B) Import licensing
(C) Immigration law
(D) Background Investigations
85. Who would use Mr. Rices services?
(A) Politicians
(B) Corporations
(C) Foreigners
(D) Financiers

Questions 86-88 refer to the following article.

Malaysias ancient symbol of power and integrity, the kris, has long been a favorite
of local collectors. But now the antique wavy-bladed dagger is beginning to fascinate
European investors.
Some historians say the weapon may have been imported from Java in the 15 th
century. Legend claims that it was developed indigenously. Whatever its origin, the kris has
flourished for centuries as the chosen weapon of sultans and village fighters alike.
Because of their enduring popularity, finely crafted krises have always been in short
supply, a fact that has led to a sharp rise in their value in recent years. Today, the finest
examples can command prices of more than $4000.
Dealers usually take krises to the National Museum to determine their age and
authenticity. Asking prices, however, are anybodys guess, and a tour of antique shops will
show them to be arbitrary. Investors would do well to consult a reputable appraiser before
making a major investment in one,
86. Where is the kris said to have originated?
(A) Java
(B) Turkey
(C) The Orient
(D) Near East
87. Where do dealers take krises to have them authenticated?
(A) To antique shops
(B) To local craftsmen
(C) To the National Museum
(D) To the National Art Treasures Office
88. How old is the kris?
(A) About two hundred years
(B) More than four hundred years
(C) One thousand years
(D) Two thousand years
Questions 89-91 refer to the following advertisement.

Acquaint Millions of People with Your

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Promotions is the worlds retail outlet of the air. Cable viewers ar affluent consumers and
very impulsive buyers, and cable television advertising has far fewer regulations than regular
broadcast television.
If you have a product that you want to promote, consider todays technology and the
potential it holds for increasing your dales. Phone Cable Promotions today at 555-6000. Let
us tell you how we can help you double, triple, or even quadruple your sales.
89. What does Cable Promotions say about the cable market?
(A) It is fast-growing.
(B) Specific locations can be targeted.
(C) There are a few license still available.
(D) Viewers in cable households are younger than viewers in regular television
households.
90. What is an advantage of cable television advertising over regular broadcast television?
(A) It is less regulated.
(B) It accesses more households.
(C) It is available around the clock.
(D) It requires less lead time to arrange.
91. What does Cable Promotions say it can do for advertisers?
(A) Increase sales by more than 100 percent
(B) Put them ahead of the competition
(C) Put them in touch with retail outlets
(D) Increase profits by reducing advertising cost.
Questions 92-94 refer to the following letter.

Battelle Insurance Company

Chicago, Illinois
William P. Mervin

Policy Number:

23 Dribble Drive

A987 8907 E08 Hobart, IL 33,456

Car Description:
1993 Ford Escort

Enclosed is your latest dividend check. Since Batelles claims costs continue to be less than
anticioated, our Board of Directors has authorized payment of this dividend on your auto
insurance policy.
If you have any questions about your auto policy, or about insurance for your home, life, or
health, please call me.
We are pleased to send you this dividend and to take this opportunity to thank you for
selecting Battelle as your insurer.
Sincerely,
Joe Mullee
Battelle Insurance Agent
92. For what insurance is the coverage on the above policy?
(A) Home
(B) Life
(C) Health
(D) Automobile
93. What has William Mervin received from his insurance company?
(A) A payment on a claim
(B) A rebate on his payment
(C) A bill for insurance coverage
(D) A notice of cancelation of his policy
94. Why was this notification made?
(A) To settle an outstanding claim
(B) To enable Battelle to balance its accounts
(C) Because coverage was originally overpriced
(D) Because claim costs were not as high as expected

Questions 95 and 96 refer to the following statement.

Advertising and the Public Perception Companies often seek the services of well-known
sports or entertainment personalities to promote their products.
Although this is a good practice when the person embodies wholesome qualities, it can
backfire when the person engages in scandalous or otherwise reprehensible behavior. In such
cases, the public comes to associate antisocial behavior with the product, and will avoid
buying it. It is advisable that before retaining a famous person for endorsement, a complete
background check be made. If a person has exhibited undesirable behavior in the past, he will
probably exhibit undesirable behavior in the future. Also the contract should cancel
automatically, should the personality bring discredit to the product advertises.
95. Who would be interested in the advice given?
(A) Famous people who want to endorse products
(B) The public who buy products endorsed by famous people
(C) Companies that hire famous people to endorse products
(D) People who do background checks on public personalities.
96. What is said to be a problem in using personalities to advertise products?
(A) They are very expensive.
(B) They may not like the product.
(C) They can bring discredit to the product.
(D) They may endorse a competitors product as well.
Questions 97-98 refer to the following advertisement.
ITS NO SECRET-OR IS IT?
Ask any businessman: the mid-size business jet fleets of 80 percent of the worlds largest
corporations are made up of only two models of aircraft, Chevon Corporations Pegasus and
Polestars White Eagle.
Its no secret that of the two, our competition, the Chevon Pegasus, currently holds the lead in
sales, What might be a secret to some people, however, is that since it was introduced only

six years ago, our White Eagle has been steadily gaining ground and is now running a very
close second. Watch out, Pegasus, The eagle is hot on your tail!
97. What does the advertisement say about mid-size business jet fleets?
(A) They are upgrading their aircraft.
(B) They like to keep their aircraft a secret.
(C) Most are composed of two models of aircraft.
(D) Corporations are selling their fleets.
98. What does the Polestar company imply about the White Eagle?
(A) It will soon outsell the Pegasus
(B) It is a faster aircraft than the Pegasus.
(C) It will soon be available in a new model.
(D) It is the most popular aircraft with businessmen.
Questions 99 and 100 refer to the following notice.
PLEASE DONT LOSE ME!
Im the only ORBIS catalog you will receive.
To help the solid waste crisis and to conserve our forest, this
is the only copy you will receive of this years Orbis catalog
So, help us by not loosing us!
Call toll free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
1-800-789-2345, and use your credit card.
99. What is the purpose of this notice?
(A) To save on postage costs
(B) To give customers a new phone number
(C) To inform people about the waste crisis
(D) To tell customers they will receive just one catalog
100.What is implied that people do with the catalog?
(A) Show it to friends
(B) Keep it in a safe place

(C) Dispose of it appropriately

(D) Photocopy pages they want to keep
Stop! This is the end of the test. Of you finish before tie is called, you can go back to Parts V,
VI and check your work.