MỘT SỐ ĐÁP ÁN THƯỜNG XUẤT HIỆN TRONG ĐỀ THI TOEIC
DAY 01
1. To be instrumental in doing something: là
(một phần) nguyên nhân của.
Eg: Ms. Lanes, one of our company’s most
skilled negotiators, was instrumental in
closing the deal with Shane Entertainment.
Question 1: The president was ______ in
developing the new online payment system
to allow customers to purchase the items
they need more conveniently.
(A) instrumental (B) responsible
(C) contingent (D) available
2. Award/ win/ reach/ sign a/ the contract: trao/ (A) concerned
giành được/ đạt được/ kí hợp đồng.
Eg: Before awarding a contract, The Kim
Corporation requests that its subcontract
-ors submit a written estimate of the cost.
Question 2: The Cisco Systems has been
______ a contract by Rothem Industries for a
project to improve productivity of their
corporate electronoc reimbursement system.
(A) awarded (B) approved
(C) accepted (D) acknowledged
3. Have yet to do something: vẫn chưa làm/ đạt
được việc gì.
Eg: In spite of all their efforts and repeated
negotiations, the opposing parties have yet
to reach a settlement.
Question 3: Although the deadline of
payment for taxes is next week, many
companies and individuals have ______ to
file income tax returns with the Bureau of
Internal Revenue.
(A) how (B) yet
(C) later (D) then
4. Assembly line (nph): dây chuyền lắp ráp.
Eg: The request of pay raise for assembly line
workers will be subject to approval from the
chief executive officer.
Question 4: The new insurance plan pertains
only to those working at the ______ line of
our London factory.
(A) assembler (B) assemble
(C) assembly (D) assembler
5. To be dedicated to doing something = to be
committed to doing something: tận tụy làm việc
gì.
Eg: The former soldiers set up an
organization dedicated exclusively to
providing job placement to other war
veterans like themselves.
Question 5: The Richland Chamber of
Commerce is _______ to assisting local
residents in launching their own businesses.
(B) dedicated
(C) possible (D) applicable
6. Provided (that)/ providing (that)+ clause = As/
so long as: miễn là.
Eg: The staff at the hotel were very
welcoming, providing each traveler with a
glass of champagne upon arrival.
Question 6: Mr. Howard agreed to postpone
the long exam he had planned to give the
students,_______ they submit their book
reports by the end of the week.
(A) although (B) until
(C) provided (D) while
7. Contingency/ alternative plan (nph): kế hoạch
dự phòng.
Eg: Manging project risks and developing
contingency plans to keep project on track
are critical competencies for today’s project
managers.
Question 7: Atlanta North America, a
multinational company based in Mexico, has
developed a ______ plan to ensure that its
operations will not be affected by possible
strikes by workers.
(A) contingency (B) preferable
(C) descriptive (D) prevalent
8. In order to = so as to + V: để (mục đích).
→ in order for somebody to do something.
Eg: In order to receive a refund for faulty
products, you have to turn in an original
receipt and a completed complaint form.
Question 8: _______ your application to be
reviewed, all applicants should include their
full name in it.
(A) In order for (B) In order to
(C) Since (D) Although
9. In effort to do something = make an effort to
doing something: nỗ lực làm việc gì.
Eg: In an effort to attract and maintain
clients, advertising and public relations
services agencies are diversifying their
services.
Question 9: The team made a/an_______
effort to regain the lead they had built up in
the first half of the game, but it was to no
avail.
(A) considerate (B) startled
(C) admirable (D) unlimited
10. To be expected to do something: được kì
vọng sẽ làm việc gì.
Eg: Students at the university are expected to
turn off their phones while the lecture is
taking place.
Question 10: The city's mayor is ______ to
attend this weekend's charity marathon.
(A) continued (B) involved
(C) expected (D) presented
11. Dispose of something: vứt bỏ, bán tài sản.
Eg: If you have any used paper on the list,
please dispose of it in the specially marked
bins near the employee lounge.
Question 11: Unable to pay its substantial
debts, the solar panel manufacturer was
declared bankrupt by the court and given six
months to dispose ________ its assets.
(A) in (B) on
(C) from (D) of
12. In accordance with something: phù hợp với
cái gì.
Eg: In accordance with a new law on
severance pay, the director announced that it
was now mandatory to deposit additional
compensation in a time deposit account.
Question 12: Customers can lengthen the life
of the appliance by maintaining it ______ the
guidelines set out in the operating manual.
(A) apart from (B) subsequent to
(C) for the sake of (D) in accordance with
13. Comply with = adhere to = abide by = conform
to: tuân thủ theo.
Eg: Establishing firm regulations that
corporations must abide by creates an
environment where businesses compete on a
level playing field.
Question 13: Any products that fail to ______
to the exporter’s specifications are prohibited
from being exported to that country.
(A) comply (B) conform
(C) abide (D) observe
14. Consecutive(ly) (adj): liên tục, liên tiếp.
Eg: Employees who have been with the
company for over a year are permitted to
take up to five consecutive days of leave
provided they request it one month in
advance.
Question 14: The company spokesperson said
that the company has reported a drop in net
income for five _______ quarters.
(A) constant (B) following
(C) consecutive (D) immediate
15. To be interested in doing something: có đam
mê/ hứng thú về cái gì.
Eg: The online order form was badly
designed and resulted in shoppers
mistakenly choosing a product they were not
interested in purchasing.
Question 15: ____ interested in participating
in the Portland’s annual art festival is urged
to contact the events department at City Hall
(A) They (B) Those
(C) Whoever (D) Anyone
16. Allow/ permit somebody to do something: cho
phép ai làm việc gì.
Eg: Nobody except those with approval is
allowed to use company phones to make
international calls.
Question 16: Self-service cashiers will _____
customers to finish their shopping more
quickly.
(A) prevent (B) allow
(C) instruct (D) afford
17. Advise somebody to do something/ advise
doing something → to be advised to do
something: khuyên ai đó làm việc gì.
Eg: Having returned from a long business
trip Mr. Thompson was advised to rest
throughout the remainder of the week.
Question 17: Please ______ that a technician
will be fixing the firm’s computer system
tomorrow to recover the data lost following
the recent viral infection in some units.
(A) advise (B) be advising
(C) advised (D) be advised
18. In celebration of: nhằm kỉ niệm.
Eg: In celebration of its thirtieth anniversary,
Beaumont Department Store is hosting a
week of special events and activities starting
on May 9.
Question 18: Mark's Warehouse Clearance
Store is having a sale with savings of up to
40 percent off on all clothing this weekend
_______ celebration of its 25th anniversary.
(A) in (B) at
(C) on (D) of
19. Timely (adj): đúng giờ.
Eg: All passengers are asked to fill out a
declaration form beforehand in order to
facilitate their passage through customs in a
timely manner.
Question 19: The company will conduct its
monetary policy in a flexible and ______
manner in the future, paying close attention
to financial market trends.
(A) time (B) timing
(C) timely (D) timed
20. Take advantage of/ make the most of
something: tận dụng cái gì .
Eg: Take advantage of our reduced rates and
get the special double issue for free by
subcribing to Woman’s World Weekly before
December 31.
Question 20: Many housewives are expected
to take _____ of this remarkable opportunity
because this does not require previous
experience.
(A) benefit (B) courage
(C) advantage (D) credit
21. Now that = in that = because = since = as =
seeing that = for + clause: bởi vì.
Eg: Easton Corporation is exceptional in that
it provides full refunds to dissatisfied
customers even without a sales receipt.
Question 21: ________ that the insulation has
been replaced, the building is much more
energy-efficient.
(A) Now (B) For
(C) As (D) Though
22. Notify somebody of something: thông báo
cho ai về điều gì.
Eg: I am writing to notify you of my interest
in attending the 14th Annual Conference of
IT Professionals.
Question 22: The library staff posted signs to
_______ patrons of the upcoming closure for
renovation.
(A) notify (B) agree
(C) generate (D) perform
23. In recognition of: ghi nhận.
Eg: In recognition of your achievements, I
would like to offer you a one-time
performance bonus of $85,000.
Question 23: This year’s award is presented to
Lima Nakashi in _____ of her outstanding
dedication and leadership.
(A) recognize (B) recognizable
(C) recognizing (D) recognition
24. Make a decision: quyết định làm việc gì.
Eg: In order to select the perfect person for
the job, Mr. Ellison is carefully reviewing all
applications and résumés before he makes a
decision.
Question 24: Decisions about pay raises are
typically ____ by the department supervisors
but sometimes the HR manager can decide in
certain cases.
(A) done (B) had
(C) made (D) took
25. To be capable of doing something: có khả
năng làm gì.
Eg: The university will grant special
consideration to students who can
demonstrate that they are capable of keeping
up with the program's academic demands.
Question 25: According to new research on
global warming, the new restrictions on
greenhouse gas emissions are capable of
_____ the rise in ocean levels by nearly five
percent.
(A) reduced (B) reducing
(C) reduce (D) reduces
26. To be able to do something: có khả năng làm
việc gì.
Eg: By subjecting its products to a series of
tests before releasing them on the market,
the appliance manufacturer is able to
guarantee the quality of each one.
Question 26: The mechanic was able ______
the faulty wiring in the conference room.
(A) repaired (B) repairing
(C) to repair (D) will repair
27. Depend on/ upon – dependent on/ upon –
dependable: phụ thuộc.
Eg: Every applicant for the maintenance
technician position must be experienced in a
variety of areas, such as car repair and
electrical wiring, and should have a
dependable transportation and a valid
driver's license.
Question 27: At Grace Hotel, you can have a
wedding with up to 300 persons and you can
select either a buffet or a sit-down dinner,
______ the number of guests that are
expected to attend.
(A) depending on (B) certain that
(C) resulting from (D) resulting in
28. By + time: trước.
Eg: Unless the replacement parts are
delivered by tomorrow, we will have more
complaints from retailers and customers.
Question 28: The head of sales department
asked Mr. Karawara to turn in his sales
report _____ noon today so that he could set
the deadline.
(A) up to (B) for
(C) till (D) by
29. Above/ beyond/ exceed/ meet one’s
expectation: trên cả/ đáp ứng sự kì vọng.
Eg: Mr. Kim's promotion to the sales director
came as no surprise since his sales have
always been beyond our expectation.
Question 29: The practicability of Mr. Frank's
inventions went far ______ expectations of
the sugar industry experts, so they decided
to concentrate such inventions on the whole
sugar industry.
(A) topped (B) beyond
(C) overly (D) minus
30. To be scheduled to do something: được lên
kế hoạch/ thời gian biểu.
Eg: City officials in Warsaw have already
begun preparations in earnest a head of the
international conference for world leaders
that has been scheduled to take place there
next month.
Question 30: Our office security door is
scheduled to _______ this week so all staff
members are required to return their security
cards to the front desk.
(A) replace (B) replaced
(C) being replaced (D) be replaced
TOEIC QUESTIONS
Question 31: Because of the unexpected (C) because (D) although
recession, shareholders can expect ______ Question 38: During the summer season, all
smaller than usual dividends next year. employees must ______ their department
(A) receive (B) receiving head of their vacation schedules at least two
(C) to receive (D) receipt weeks in advance.
Question 32: The National Symphony (A) notify (B) announce
Orchestra is expected _______ at Seoul City (C) forward (D) arrage
Music Hall. Question 39: _______ interested in coaching
(A) perform (B) will perform little league team may speak with the
(C) to perform (D) performing organizer at extension 213.
Question 33: Anyone ______ in applying for (A) Whoever (B) Anyone
this job opening should fill out this (C) They (D) One
application form, detach it, and send it back Question 40: ______ the weather permits, the
to us by April 30. annual company picnic will be held at a
(A) interest (B) interesting national park on Sunday, 9th.
(C) interested (D) to interest (A) Providing (B) Nevertheless
Question 34: All employees interested in (C) In view of (D) The fact that
finding out more about the coverage Question 41: It is strongly recommended that
provided by the new Insurance policy the government streamline banks and
should contact the Personnel Office _____ dispose _______ uncompetitive business.
April 30. (A) by (B) at
(A) of (B) by (C) of (D) on
(C) to (D) over Question 42: It is not ______ to smoke
Question 34: The tenor received widespread anywhere in this building, so you have to go
______ for his superb performance at the out if you want.
annual opera festival. (A) allowed (B) proved
(A) criticism (B) persuasion (C) invited (D) permitted
(C) deliberation (D) recognition Question 43: The reorganization of the
Question 35: It is common for trainees to find company is expected to be costly and leave it
themselves ______ on their instructors for heavily _______ on overseas financing.
information, but we encourage self-reliance. (A) depend (B) dependant
(A) depend (B) dependence (C) depends (D) dependable
(C) dependent (D) dependently Question 44: The won rate of exchange has
Question 36: A new packaging system is now fallen against the dollar for five ______
in place and we should be capable of _____ months, boosting the export economy.
goods several hours faster than before. (A) constant (B) following
(A) shipment (B) to ship (C) consecutive (D) next
(C) shipping (D) shipped Question 45: Sales representatives always
Question 37: Lear Industries has decided to need to be ______ of the effectiveness and
hire 50 new employees ______ they recently swiftness of their services to their customers,
signed a government contract worth an who will share their experiences.
estimated ten million dollars. (A) conscious (B) capable
(A) due to (B) owing to (C) committed (D) anxious
Question 46: Candidates for the position of Question 53: Additional funds are needed for
assistant manager must be ______ of one previously approved project ______
assuming a wide range of responsibility. complete the construction contract.
(A) capable (B) enclosed (A) in order to (B) in regard to
(C) selected (D) ready (C) in light to (D) because
Question 47: Astonsoft Ltd. is more Question 54: Contributions to our global
committed than ever ______ providing the education initiative will be instrumental
services that best serve the needs of our loyal ______ learning opportunities for individuals
customers. for over all the world.
(A) in (B) with (A) on establishing (B) at establishing
(C) for (D) to (C) of establishing (D) in establishing
Question 48: People who are good at telling Question 54: Once all of the conditions are
jokes and stories should make the ______ of discussed, the two clients will sign the _____
these abilities in business discussions. and settle the dispute.
(A) most (B) benefit (A) negotiation (B) contract
(C) count (D) advantage (C) dialogue (D) meeting
Question 49: Your application must be Question 54: The small firm has just ______
submitted to the administration department its first important design contract despite
______ the last of the month. competition from several larger and mote
(A) since (B) by well-established bidders.
(C) behind (D) until (A) achieved (B) scored
Question 50: A new government study shows (C) won (D) made
that agricultural exports have been going up Question 55: After carefully considering the
for twelve ______ years. bid packages from each vendor, we have
(A) consistent (B) alternating decided to __ the contract to Thomas Cullen.
(C) consecutive (D) consequent (A) acknowledge (B) accept
Question 51: Due to a sharp decline in (C) award (D) push
demand for our products, production will Question 56: Under the revised procedure,
have to be reduced ______ up to fifty percent efforts have been ______ by the government
over the next two months. to ensure that the emerging exporters have
(A) in (B) by adequate access to the credit facilities.
(C) for (D) with (A) taken (B) made
Question 52: According to company security (C) done (D) started
policy, all confidential paperwork for Question 57: Customers can lengthen the life
department must be delivered ______ hand. of appliance by maintaining it ______ the
(A) in (B) with guidelines set out in the operating manual.
(C) by (D) to (A) apart from (B) subsequent to
Question 53: Although the two law firms (C) for the sake of (D) in accordance to
have confirmed that the merger will take Question 58: Intense competition in the
place later this year, they have ______ to market has led us to launch various
announce the specific date. initiatives to reduce costs in an _______ to
(A) that (B) yet maintain profitability.
(C) when (D) never (A) objection (B) opinion
(C) effort (D) influence (C) dependable (D) reliable
Question 59: The psychologyist is ______ Question 67: It is essential that we draft a
to helping her patients with whatever ______ plan in case there are unforeseen
emotional issues they have. problems with the organization of the event.
(A) serious (B) dedicated (A) subordination (B) contingency
(C) supportable (D) distributed (C) suspension (D) verification
Question 60: The government issued a It is obvious that only the proposal Toni
warning to local companies that all waste Question 68: Bentley turned in is ____ all the
must be disposed of ______ or they will face planning requirements set by the committee
heavy fines. and can replace the original scheme.
(A) corrects (B) correcting (A) in compliance (B) complied
(C) correction (D) correctly (C) compliant with (D) compying
Question 61: Applications for scholarships Question 69: The necessary documents
should be submitted to the selection should arrive by July 31 _____ prospective
committee in a ______ manner. applicants to be considered for admission to
(A) time (B) timely our law school.
(C) timed (D) timing (A) which (B) in order for
Question 62: Even after a heated debate, the (C) yet (D) so that
two companies were ______ to reach an Question 70: The building has an excellent
agreement on distribution of the product. location and a modern interior, it is popular
(A) impossible (B) willing among vistiors.
(C) unable (D) pleased (A) In view of (B) Provided that
Question 63: Ajax Incorporated is offering a (C) Other than (D) Seeing that
discount to employees ______ recognition of Question 71: Easton Corporation is
their outstanding contribution to its success. exceptional ______ it provides full refunds to
(A) of (B) under dissatisfied customers even without a sales
(C) at (D) in receipt.
Question 64: The purpose of the sessions is to (A) so that (B) as long as
allow our members ______ information on (C) besides (D) in that
the merchandise. Question 72: All of the Seashore Hotel's staff
(A) sharing (B) shares are committed to ___ top-quality service and
(C) to share (D) shared a comfortable environment for their guests.
Question 65: Staff members at the travel (A) provision (B) provided
agency have been instructed to _______ all (C) providing (D) provider
customers against visiting the tropical island Question 73: ______ it was more expensive
during the monsoon season. than the competitor's products on the
(A) advise (B) consult market, Free Nomad`s travel bag did not sell
(C) prepare (D) examine well this quarter.
Question 66: Small and mid-size businesses (A) Although (B) Even if
thả adopted Megasoft Enterorise Server (C) Since (D) As if
began to find themselves ______ on it for
communications within the company.
(A) dependent (B) contingent