This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Toeic > Toeic Reading – Quiz 23 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Toeic Reading Quiz 23 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. They had no help decorating the flat; they did it all ..... A) Theyselves. B) By themselves. C) Themselves. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By themselves. 2. Job seekers are advised to have a well-written cover letter that can be customized ..... actively seeking new employment. A) So that. B) Yet. C) Before. D) Just as. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Before. 3. Online AnnouncementFlight Delay NoticeFlight 231 to Singapore has been delayed due to heavy rain at the departure airport. The new estimated departure time is 8:45 p.m. Passengers are requested to remain near Gate 12 and listen for further announcements.What caused the delay? A) Baggage issues. B) Crew shortage. C) Technical problems. D) Bad weather. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bad weather. 4. With the right equipment and ..... of your great recipes, the chef was able to serve unique food. A) No. B) Some. C) Each. D) Any. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Some. 5. I am not sure of the reason for the delay, but we ..... for at least half an hour for the program to begin. A) Wait. B) Have been waiting. C) Waiting. D) Are waiting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Have been waiting. 6. Which one is the same as CV? A) Job interview. B) Cover Letter. C) Resume. D) Job Application. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Resume. 7. Tin Creek Corporation ..... that its paper towels are the most absorbent on the market. A) Obtains. B) Competes. C) Claims. D) Inquires. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Claims. 8. As ..... as she arrives there, guests has already had dinner. A) Soon. B) Long. C) Well. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Soon. 9. In addition ..... the two carry-on items, the passenger may check two suitcases to transported in the airplane's luggage compartment. A) With. B) To. C) From. D) Of. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To. 10. Our proposal is contingent ..... client approval. A) For. B) With. C) In. D) On. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) On. 11. Vinh ..... newspapers for ten years A) -(B) sells. B) -(C) has been selling. C) -(D) has been sold. D) -(A) is selling. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) -(C) has been selling. 12. The hotel breakfast ..... fresh fruit juice and a choice of pastries. A) To include. B) Includes. C) Was included. D) Including. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Includes. 13. He is excited about the new promotion and looking forward to ..... more responsibilities. A) Taking in. B) Getting up. C) Take on. D) Taking on. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Taking on. 14. All CEOs need ..... that it pays to introduce an energy efficiency program that can help save their business money. A) To be convinced. B) Convince. C) To convince. D) Be convincing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To be convinced. 15. I think it would be helpful to meet and make some notes so that we can present a ..... argument. I think he's going to be quite difficult to persuade, so we need to have all the facts well-organized and at our fingertips. A) Convincing. B) Certainty. C) Conquering. D) Contagious. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Convincing. 16. On October 12, Dr. Morales will assume the role of dean ..... head of the research committee. A) Added. B) Such as. C) Well. D) As well as. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) As well as. 17. ( ) To reduce costs, all employees are encouraged to take the subway ..... use company vehicles for travel within the city.(A) instead (B) while (C) but (D) rather than A) C. B) A. C) B. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) D. 18. Teachers should try to understand ..... students and be someone who can be relied on. A) Them. B) Their. C) They. D) Himself. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Their. 19. The material has been treated with resin to make it ..... A) Moisture-proof. B) Water-resistant. C) Damp-proof. D) Waterproof. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Waterproof. 20. The supplies in that closet ..... there for any staff member to use. A) Are. B) Was. C) Is. D) Has. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Are. 21. We returned the table to the store because we discovered a small ..... on the surface A) Inlay. B) Flaw. C) Pattern. D) Accent. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Flaw. 22. Company NewsletterEmployee of the Month-SeptemberCongratulations to Jessica Wong from the Finance Department for being selected as September's Employee of the Month!Jessica played a key role in automating the company's expense reporting system, saving over 30 hours of manual work each month.Why was she chosen as Employee of the Month? A) She trained new employees. B) She reduced manual work time. C) She completed a customer survey. D) She increased sales. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She reduced manual work time. 23. There is a new ..... regarding funding requests, which states that they must first be approved by the department head. A) Direct. B) Directed. C) Directive. D) Director. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Directive. 24. Property taxes ..... about 40 percent of the overall tax revenue the state collects. A) Make. B) Are raised by. C) Account for. D) Are at least. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Account for. 25. The building will be opened ..... the safety officers finish their inspection. A) Once. B) Just. C) These. D) With. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Once. 26. ..... there had not been slight delays in the bus service to the airport, Ms Suzuki wouldhave caught her scheduled flight to Brussels. A) If. B) Even. C) Unless. D) Whereas. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) If. 27. Food Aficionado's cover story about summer entertaining ..... the magazine to sell over 100, 000 copies in one week. A) Helped. B) Arranged. C) Followed. D) Suggested. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Helped. 28. Our research team ..... a head representative by the time we rehearse our presentation next Monday. A) Will have selected. B) Selected. C) Had selected. D) Selects. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Will have selected. 29. The latest research ..... about the pollution levels will be published immediately. A) Result in. B) Resulted. C) Results. D) Resulting. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Results. 30. The manager explained the ..... of the new marketing strategy to the team. A) Benefits. B) Benefiting. C) Benefited. D) Beneficial. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Benefits. 31. Following Ms. Anderson's resignation, a new CEO was ..... appointed by the board A) Promptly. B) Promptest. C) Prompter. D) Prompt. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Promptly. 32. A few days ago that newspaper ran an editorial which spoke ..... of those who took the issue of global warming seriously. A) Highly. B) Widely. C) Broadly. D) Deeply. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Highly. 33. It is important to have a ..... person at the reception desk as that is the first person our visitors see. A) Friendly. B) Friendliness. C) Friendship. D) Friend. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Friendly. 34. There is now increased competition among motor-vehicle manufacturers ..... has resulted in better cars at lower prices. A) Those. B) That. C) Where. D) What. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) That. 35. ..... you transfer your account, sign on the dotted line. A) While. B) Because. C) During. D) Before. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Before. 36. What will be offered on October 10? A) A special concert. B) A class by a famous chef. C) A famous recipe book. D) A discounted reservation rate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A discounted reservation rate. 37. 1 She isn't popular. She has ..... friends. A) Many. B) Much. C) A little. D) Few. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Few. 38. After the news of ..... product launch appeared in the media, their sales increased dramatically. A) Theirs. B) Their. C) They. D) Them. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Their. 39. ..... the Nye Reseach Center, performing assigned duties for 30 minutes while standing increases productivity. A) Not only. B) According to. C) In case of. D) As though. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) According to. 40. Most of the mountain peaks in the Himalayan range with snow the year around. A) Covers. B) Are covered. C) Cover. D) Is covered. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Are covered. 41. James has many friends at the office because he is so ..... A) Invitational. B) Introducing. C) Outgoing. D) Personality. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Outgoing. 42. Contract Policy StatementContractors are required to work 40 hours per week.Failure to abide by this requirement may result in termination.This provision applies to all parties involved.What happens if the rule is not followed? A) Perpanjangan kontrak. B) Kenaikan pembayaran. C) Promosi. D) Pemutusan hubungan kerja. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pemutusan hubungan kerja. 43. Taurus Motors' latest electric SUV features a 17-inch touchscreen display and a(n) ..... interior that accommodates up to 8 passengers. A) Innovative. B) Vigorous. C) Prevalent. D) Spacious. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Spacious. 44. I'm very sorry, the ..... date was last week. We can't take any more applications A) Submit. B) Submission. C) To submit. D) Submitted. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Submission. 45. The building manager will ..... update staff about progress of the repairs. A) Frequently. B) Frequented. C) Frequent. D) Frequenting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Frequently. 46. The CEO addressed concerns ..... the company's future expansion plans. A) With regard to. B) In place of. C) By means of. D) In accordance with. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) With regard to. 47. I don't want to ..... matters, but have you considered using color to make your brochure stand out? A) Complicating. B) Complicate. C) Complication. D) Complicated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complicate. 48. A number of small companies will go bankrupt when the government ..... the legal working hours to thirsty hours a week. A) Will reduce. B) Has reduced. C) Reduces. D) Is reduced. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reduces. 49. What can be inferred about Mr. Purcell from his application? A) He does not have adequate software skills. B) He does not have the required academic background. C) He does not have enough work experience. D) He does not have sufficient references. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He does not have enough work experience. 50. Sheila doesn't often buy clothes; she usually makes them ..... A) Herself. B) Themselves. C) By herself. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Herself. 51. ..... his appointment as our head of accounting services, Paul Robinson was working as a high-powered merchant banker in London. A) Because. B) Since. C) Except. D) Prior to. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Prior to. 52. It was necessary for the speaker to ..... her message. A) Clear. B) Clarification. C) Clarify. D) Clarity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Clarify. 53. What a ..... dragon! A) Lovely. B) Loves. C) Love. D) Lovelily. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lovely. 54. Comparing the two reports, one report is well organized while ..... is disorganized. A) The other. B) Other. C) Another. D) Others. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The other. 55. Mr Chopra cautioned ..... adopting the plan A) To. B) At. C) Along. D) Against. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Against. 56. All the employees will receive a special bonus for their efforts as production doubled and quality improved ..... A) Consideration. B) Considerable. C) Considerably. D) Considered. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Considerably. 57. Employees must submit receipts from their business trips in order to be ..... for expenses. A) -(A) amended. B) -(B) deducted. C) -(C) prompted. D) -(D) reimbursed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) -(D) reimbursed. 58. Considering the high turnover rate of entry-level secretaries, the general manager has decided to ..... their base salaries. A) Arouse. B) Rise. C) Arise. D) Raise. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Raise. 59. Online ArticleCity Plans to Add Bike Lanes DowntownThe city government announced plans to add new bike lanes downtown to improve traffic safety and reduce pollution. Construction will begin in September and is expected to last eight weeks.How long will construction take? A) Four months. B) One month. C) Three months. D) Two months. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Four months. 60. Short ArticleCompany Offers Remote Work OptionIn response to employee feedback, Apex Corporation will allow staff to work from home up to two days per week starting next month. Managers believe this change will improve work-life balance and employee satisfaction.What is one reason for the change? A) To cut costs. B) To shorten the workweek. C) To hire more staff. D) To improve satisfaction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To improve satisfaction. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesToeic Reading Quiz 1Toeic Reading Quiz 2Toeic Reading Quiz 3Toeic Reading Quiz 4Toeic Reading Quiz 5Toeic Reading Quiz 6Toeic Reading Quiz 7Toeic Reading Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books