Đề Thi Toeic Mini - Practice Mini Test TOEIC Reading - BD8 - Test 08

With a growing number of account software programs available on the market, it is fairly difficult todecide which one will best ____(141)____ your needs. The easiest and most cost effective way to buy accounting software is to buy a product in accordance with your purposes. They may differ greatly from company to company, even if most individuals rely on it to keep track of their family finances. In order to obtain the product that is the most ____(142)____ to your needs, you will need to take the time to evaluate your own needs in order to determine the purposes for ____(143)____ you will use the software,

Scientists ____(144)_____ a regional conference this week agree climate change in the woods is real. The early arrival1of spring means less time for foresters and loggers to spend in the woods. And less time means less money. As a result, (he region's revenues have declined. Scientrsts attribute the changing climate to an increase in carbon emissions, ____(145)____ in wanner global temperatures. The warming has already begun to change the Earth: glaciers are melting, more storms are occurring and animal species are disappearing. The conference attendees discussed the ____(146)____ of the changes on the forest of the country,

INTERWORLD accepts no liability for passengers who are not in ____(147)____ of valid travel documents. The check-tn closes 15 minutes before departure, so any passenger arriving later than that will ____(148)____ their right to such a ticket and the ticket will be made available to stand-by passengers or a first come and first served basis. While all cancellations 24 hours prior to departure carry a 10% penalty, cancellations within 24 hours or after departure carry a 100% penalty. INTERWORLD will make every effort possible to keep to the scheduled timetable. However, no liability can be accepted by INTERWORLD for any loss or damage ____(149)____ by any passenger or inconvenience experienced due to a delay for whatsoever reason.

I didn't know when your hotel was last renovated, but Eifce some other reviewers, l agree to the feet that there is more ____(150)____ for improvement, especially with respect to cleaning. There were a number of things in ihe carpet that appeared to have come in on the bottom of some visitors' shoes. Jt is a situation that I think coukl easily have been avoided it a housekeeper ____(151)____ a vacuum around the room before my arrival. On the plus side, however, the staff members were all friendly and courteous and seemed eager to do all they coutd to make my stay as ____(152)____ as possible. l don't think this hotel offers good value for the money but as I was charging my stay to my company, it was not an issue for me, and all in all I had a pleasant stay.

Trentwood Casino Grand Opening The Atlantic City branch of the Trentwood Casino is a superb piece of architecture featuring twenty floors and an underground shopping mall. It is located near the center of Boardwalk Avenue, the fastest growing entertainment district in Atlantic City. tlantic City's Boardwalk Avenue has experienced rapid growth in the last six years, due to increased foreign investment. The Trentwood Casino is particularly proud of its luxurious setting and world-renowned hospitality. To showcase its facilities, it will be hosting a Grand Opening Fiesta on July 8, 2008. The casino has many features, including a 5-star hotel, pampered spa, shopping mall, multi-cinema, Atlantis aquarium and children's game room. You will also find world-class restaurants like Bertoli's and Santa Antonia steak house. o B3 - Employee-Only Parking o B2 - Customer Parking o B1 - Customer Services, Lost and Found, Baby Changing Area o 1F - Snack Bars and Cafes o 2F - Shopping mall o 3F - Multi-Cinema o 4F - Aquarium (Saturday and Sunday only) o 5F - Game Room (adult supervision required for children under 10) o 6F - Casino o 7F - World Class Restaurants (open 24 hours a day) o 8F-19F - Trentwood Hotel o 20F - Pampered Spa o Tourist information services available on the first floor.

Speakers for 15thSBSAMeeting Wanted Date; June 22nd, 2007 (Saturday) - June 23rd, 2007 (Sunday) Place: Watson Conference Center, Sacramento, California The Small Business Support Association (SBSA) invites guest speakers to contribute to this year's meeting, which will discuss the current regulations far starting a small business. We need five qualified individuals to attend the meeting as guest speakers. Candidates must run their own small business, and be recognized leaders In the business world. Advanced degrees are not necessary. Interested applicants are asked to provide a cover letter, a current resume, and two letters ot recommendation. In the cover letter, please be sure to Include your educational background and any awards you have received. Documents should be sent to our offices no later than May15, 2007. Successful applicants will be notified by telephone. If you are interested In attending the event as a spectator, please remember to register for the event by June 15. 2007. The S75 entrance fee can be paid by cash or check. Payment must be received by June 19th. ('Guest speakers do not need to pay the fee,)

"Barker Realty presents the hottest apartments in Dalesville: Barker Realty ii the most successful real estate company in the area and this year it is pmud to announce the opening of its very owe apartment complexes: Barker Suites. In conjunction with Unlimited Construction, Barker Reality is constructing ten new housing communities in Daksoillc Here's a list of just a few of the features you will find in these state-of-the-art suites: Free Unlimited Parking Don't pay extra to park in your ow n budding! As part of your lease agreement with Barker Suites, you Will receive two free parking spaces and 24 hour valet parking Luxury Fitness Center, Spa, and Swimming Pool* We bring the best in hold serv ice directly to your doorstep. You won't want to leave on vacation, thanks to the Massage Center and Swimming Pool on the top floor. Weekly Cleaning While living in Barker Suites, you'll never have to worry about cleaning. W'e provide a free maid service once a week, according to your convenience! All apartments will also come with modem bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, and Wireless Internet service. Come to the firM Barker Suites Open House on May 22nd and check out the future in community living. If you like w hat you see, contact our corporate office al I-800-Smtcs and reserve a spot. *< Residents: SID/visit, non-residents: $50)

"UUTS Announces Mqjor Changes The Urban Underground Transportation System (UUTS) is the most popular form of transportation in Divine City. Nearly 2.3 million citizens use the subway system to commute towork every day.After repeated complaints by an overwhelming number of commuters from the Applewood District. UUTS executives declared that they would be building a new subway line that will directly link Applewood to the main financial and business districts in Divine, The decision was made during a board meeting held on September 20th. Construction will begin in November 2007 and is expected to finish in March 2008. The new subway line will feature an express train that runs even a minutes, as well as a regular service that makes more stops but only runs every 10 minutes.The new' line will be the fastest, most technologically advanced, and most comfortable UUTS service to date. To help raise money for construction costs, however, the company will be increasing the price of tickets for this route.

"Mega Mart Going out of Business Sale! Get down to Mega Mart before It's too late! On March 28, the store will be moving to a bigger location and we want to celebrate our success. That's why we've decided to hold the biggest sale in Mega Mart history. From March 15th to March 25th we're slashing our prices. EVERYTHING In the store will be discounted: electronics, home furnishings, clothes, children's toys, automotive supplies and more!* The Mega Mart Guarantee promises a greater variety of products at lower prices than any other store in the ar?a, and for one week only well be offering prices that are even lower than normal. No matter what you buy, you'll still receive the Mega Mart Money Back Guarantee, If you're not satisfied with your purchase, you'll have 6 months to bring it back to the store for a full refund, if we decide it s justifiable, * Discounts may vary. AH Items less than a year old wilt only be discounted a maximum of 20 percent. The Mega Mart: Club Card 10 percent discount off total purchase cost will not apply to sale items.

Hooper Publishers 1257 Booking Drive San Francisco, CA 69878 Mr,Ian Ross 52 Willow Ave. New York,NY July 15, 2007 * Dear Mr. Ross, Congratulations! Your book, “10 Ways to Save Money,"" was one of ten documents chosen to be published in hardcover form this year. In order for the book to be published, however, you must fillout the enclosedWriter's Guidelines Form, which describes the terms and conditions of publishing a book with our company, and sign the contract agreement form. We ask that you submit both of these items to the Publishing Department no later than July 23rd. The book is scheduled to be published by September and Book Buyer's Bookstore has offered to purchase 1millioncopies to distribute at chains around the country At Hooper Publishers, we have a very strict compensation policy that we offer all of our authors, For even book that we publish, you will receive 65 percent of the earnings, before tax. This means that the profit you make on each book will not be affected by differences in sales tax from one state to another. However. Hooper Publishers does not provide a setprice for any book it publishes, which gives bookstores more freedom to determine their own individual prices. We also don’t have any control over consumer tastes, but it does look like self-help guides to making more money are selling 10 percent morecopies per month than other titles. Again, we congratulate you on your success.If youhave any questions or wouldlike to meet with someone personally, please contact our Author Communication Department at 1-880-958-9874 Sincerely, KevinSpark A Director Hooper Publishing Jk

As a leader in the business community. Intelligent Consulting feels it is always important to present a professional image. We spend most of our day meeting with CEOs of large companies that trust us to manage their most important financial matters, if we can't maintain our personal hygiene, then how can we expect our clients to seek our services? The following guidelines win help both male and female workers dress appropriately for all business occasions. Please notice the amendments made to the last policy - All employees are expected to keep a tidy appearance: no unusual hairstyles or obvious body piercings are permitted Tattoos must be covered at all times. - If employees choose to use the company gym on their lunch break, they are required to hower before they return to work. -The dress code will be strictly enforced during all work hours * *To help raise money for the new children’s ward at St. Andrew’s Hospital, we have introduced Casual Friday. Employees can pay S5 and choose to wear jeans. Employees should contact Tricia Rowen in HR by Thursday of every week to make their contributions and receive their I Helped!‘button. Buttons are mandatory

We cordially invite you to attend the 3rd annual Bentley Art Museum Auction. Date: April 16, 2007 Time: 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Location: 12 Duval Ave., Chicago, Illinois Dress: Formal For nearly fifty years, the Bentley Art Museum has been devoted to the world of modern art. From exhibits featuring the work of local artists such as Charles Rowling to monthly seminars on popular art and Society, we have tried to bring a little culture to the local community. Three years ago, Bob Sweeny, Curator of the Museum, suggested we find a way to raise money to fund art programs in Chicago public schools, and the idea for the Bentley Art Museum Auction was born. In 2006, proceeds from the auction went towards buying new art supplies for the children of Dunbar Elementary School. This year we hope to raise enough money to provide scholarships for local public school students to study at the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). The auction will feature the works of art from around the world. We sincerely hope that you will attend the event this year, as you are one of the largest private contributors to our Museum. We are open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Warmest Wishes. Andrew McDougal Museum Director

"Dear Research and Development Team, As part of our seminar series this month, we have invited a few lecturers to come and speak at our company. The seminars will take place on Friday, June 23, and include the following individuals, all of whom are experts in their field and have been published numerous times in professional journals like ""Science Weekly"" and ""Technology Now."" It is my hope that these lectures will improve our team's productivity as we look to develop Verion Communications' latest SD 20 cell phone line. I have also included each expert's most recently published article. l Robert Kurt 'Creating New Technology' - The Journal of American Science l Jang Lee 'A Cellular World: The hottest phones in Asia' - Gadget World Monthly l Francois Levine 'Maintaining Efficiency When Developing New Products' - Smart Technology Times If he can make it, Bob Winner from SS Tech will also speak. I must also remind everyone that the lectures start at 8 a.m. sharp. An employee breakfast will be held beforehand in the company cafeteria. Lunch and dinner will be provided by Hanson's Deli. Your HR coordinators will be passing around an order sheet for sandwich and main meal preferences. I look forward to seeing you all there. Denis Muller Projects Manager Research and Development, Verion Communications _____________________________________________ According to our market research, the latest trend in cellular phones is without a doubt the built-in video game. Tatsuaki Electronics has surpassed its competition by introducing another advance in hand-held gadgets: the option to download video games from the internet directly onto your phone. The VG 204 Cell Phone was introduced six months after the Tatsuaki's television phones began losing sales. The new product boosted the company's quarterly earnings by 20 percent. This increase demonstrates how quickly customers lose interest in new products, and, therefore, how important it is for technology companies to stay ahead of the game when it comes to product development. On June 15th, Tatsuaki also announced that it was working on an even more advanced prototype; technology fans in Japan are waiting patiently to see what's in store for them next. Even though Tatsuaki has been successful in the hand-held electronics market, other companies can still excel and reach the top by introducing innovative products to the technology sector. Verion Communications is a strong competitor in the cell phone industry, while New Media Inc. shows promise in the computer and television sectors.

To: All customers of Efficient Office Suppliers, For twenty years, we have been bringing customers the best office supplies products at wholesale costs. Our company’s mission has always been to keep the customer happy by offering excellent and unbeatable service. To keep up with new technology standards and offer our customers the latest office products, we have recently upgraded some of our products. We have also discontinued a few of our products, since they no longer enhance the efficiency of office environments. Also, to promote our new paper products, we will offer an automatic 10 percent discount on the total purchase. If you require post-purchase service for items that are no longer in production, please bring the item to any of our branch offices and we will cover 100 percent of the repair costs. If the product’s post­-purchase period (P/P) has expired, the customer will be responsible for paying 50 percent of the repair cost, including reimbursement for new parts. Please read the enclosed information thoroughly and contact our Customer Relations Department at 1-800-985-6235 with any questions .• Production terminated Replacement Product Repair Cost Expiration of P/P Agreement Person 53 printer Peson 54-1 printer $50 Dec 21, 2008 T6 calculator T8-2 calculator $10 Jan. 15. 2009 T6 and T8-2 are the same size, but have different storage capacities. • SF-520 is $175 more than SF-420, but operates at twice the speed. • TX-H8 will be introduced in January 2009, increasing the pixel ratio of the TX-H4. • P6 Printer Friendly paper color #32-1 will be replaced by P6 Printer Friendly paper color #42-2, and will be sold at $2 more per carton. • Easy Roll pens will now be offered / in purple, orange, green, pink, and yellow. A new All-Color 12 Pack will replace the Black and Blue 12 Pack, at $1 less per package of 12.

Everville Department of Transportation [EDT] Board Heeling Minutes Saturday.June 21 EverviUe Town Hall Opening President Chris Devonshire conducted the meeting. He announced the opening of the new Everviile City Rapid Trolley (ECRT), which will provide direct service to all mayor financial and shopping districts downtown. The protect will involve closing Bus lines 7 and 6 from Jury 15 to September 25, The exact date of initial operations writ be decided in next month's meeting Minutes Minutes from May's meeting were approved and will be puofished in the Sunday edition ot the Everville Times Coordination Committee The proposal outlining alternative routesfor commuters on Bus fines 7 and 8 was submitted by Ross Watts, Coordination Director The committee voted and the proposal was approved 10 -1. Accordingly, actions will be taken to notify residents that Bus lines 5 and 6 will now offer extended service to areas normally covered by lines 7 and 8. DUB lo the changes, the frequency ol me buses wiB vary depending on the lime of day. A new schedule will be produced and distributed by the Public Relations DepartmenturJs. Financial Report: EDTs weekly income is projected to decrease by 25 percent with the proposed construction project. However. Trent Kennel, Chief Financial Officer, reports that the new ECFTT is projected lo increase total company sates by 30 percent Next Board Meeting The next board meeting will be held on Tuesday. July 22, at 6 pm m the Everville Public Library Meeting Finished: 5:45 p.m Minutes submitted, Martha* Bate* Martha Bates New Everville BusSchedule for Lines 7 and 8 (This schedule isvalid from July ■ September) Frequency Line 7 07:00-11 every 2 minutes

"To; All sales associates From: Deven Witt Subject Director of Sales position Hir everyone I’d like to tell you about what the management has decided concerning the former Director of Seles, Macy Fitz’s replacement. The board members prefer to give it to a qualified staffer with at least 4 years' experience at Advanced Advertising rather than hire a candidate fresh off toe street. HR win be conducting interviews starting May 22, and all sates associates who have been with the company tor 4 years or more are encouraged to apply. Please send me printed copies of your cover letter end resume, along with a brief 500 word essay outlining why you think you are ideal for this position, by May 15. Only applications submitted in this form will be accepted Good Luck! Deven Will, HR Director To: Deven Wit From: John Barker RE: Director of Sales position Dear Mr. WilL I was extremely excited to receive your e-maJ regarding the Director of Sales position. I have worked at Advanced Advertising for 5 years, and in this time have developed strong critical thinking and communication skills. I feel my experience and track record of excellence make me an ideal candidate for this position. I am currently the most successful employee in the department, and in the last six months alone have secured contracts with three major corporations. As captain of the company baseball team. I have developed strong leadership skills and consistently demonstrated my abthty to organize and execute new plans I have applied these leadership skills to toe office environment by initiating companysponsored lectures from experts around the world I believe education is an important asset to any company and feel strongly that toe to percent Increase in total advertising sales in April was directly related to toe attendance of these talks. The resume and essay attached to my e-mail further outline my skills and personal qualities I would welcome an opportunity to interview for tots position Sinoereiy, John Barker

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