Đề Thi Toeic Mini - Practice Mini Test TOEIC Reading - Test38 - BD16

Thinking about investing for your future? If so, don’t delay! The earlier you consider your investment options, the more likely it is that you will be prepared for retirement. Consider your family’s future needs and invest now. When it comes to ----(141)----,there are multiple options.The best of these options is a mutual fund. Mutual funds are broad and can include a number of options such as stocks and bonds. They are a good choice, being easy to buy and sell. The following will explain how to choose the right type of mutual fund for your needs. One step that you will need to take is naming your personal investment goals. Depending on your own priorities, the mutual fund that you select will -----(142)------- . It is most common for investors to purchase mutual funds for retirement funds or to help pay for their children’s education. The next important step is to determine the level of risk that you are comfortable with. More risky mutual funds could leave you feeling -----(143)----- , so think about this issue carefully. Last, do some research. Check financial websites and up-to-date magazines to get current information on the types of mutual funds available. If you follow these steps, you should be able to find the mutual fund that fits your needs.

Weekend Calendar Los Angeles: The O’Henry Gallery of art ------(144)------ oil paintings by Lasandra Page until the end of October. Page is well known for her portrayals of Italian coastal scenes. Her work has been displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Musee D’ Orsay, and the Uffizi. Ticket prices for this traveling exhibit are $22 for adults and $12 for children including regular admission. Another ----(145)---- displaying Oaxacan pottery is at the museum until Nov. 1. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. The Silver Star Screen shows classic films of the 50s and 60s every weekend. Bring a friend and reminisce about the “good old days”! Enjoy favorites such as Casa Amarilla and Cold Snow. Admission is $8 for adults, and ----(146)---- rates are offered for children 12 and under.

August 11 Ms. Jane Campbell Reliable Insurance Dear Ms. Campbell, We have previously introduced you to Superior Product Development’s training and products,---(147)---- would like to know if you might be interested in a membership with SPD. The purpose of SPD is to help members enhance their -----(148)------ All of our workshops and training booklets are available for the sole purpose of improving your job performance. Previous workshop topics have included “Polishing your Product Ideas” and ‘Technological Innovations.” Our booklets, available in packs of 20 for easy distribution, are also available in a new format. Please consider filling out the enclosed application if you would like to ----(149)--- our association. SPD has a reputation of giving people a hand up the career ladder, and we hope that you will find our resources useful. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Mr. Paul LaCrosse, Trainer

To: Gregory Mahler From: Anita Drexler Date: March 2 Subject: Publication rights Dear Mr. Mahler, My article ‘The Longest Life” ------(150)----- in your magazine LifeNow in May 2006. Again, I would like to thank you for printing my work.It is an honor to have had my work published in a magazine of this caliber. I am continuing to have my article reviewed for publishing by a variety of journals and magazines. A researcher at Pine Forest University has been ---(151)---- his interest in reprinting my article in a scholarly journal. According to publication regulations, I am legally allowed to reprint my work and retain authority over its use. Therefore, it is my understanding that my article can be published in the journal-----(152)----- your permission. I would be grateful if you could confirm that I do retain my publication rights as stated above before I continue with the reprinting of the article. Sincerely, Anita Drexler

"VACANCY ON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD The Council pi the City of Austin is inviting applications from residents to fill a vacancy on Lhe Public Library Board, The Public Library Board is responsible for die overall managemeoi of the Austin Public Library system, The Board is comprised of two Members of Council and ten citizen members and meets in lhe evening every month exvcpi during luty and August, The meetings are usually held at the Main Central Library, however, sometimes they are held at one of the branchei Thor is no remuneration paid to Lhe members of thLs Board. For more inJumuuion on the duties of a Board member, contact Barbara Caucey, CEO at 305-833-3485, If you are interested ill being considered for appointment to till Ibe vacancy on the Public Library Board, please submit a letter of interest to the undersigned setting out a brief description of any job or community-related experience. The deadline for submitting your application is April'20, 2007.