1. TOEIC VOCA PRACTICE - FIRST

Question 1

1. All the applicants seemed _____, so it will be difficult to choose one to fill the position.
   1) easy-going
   2) knowledgeable
   3) acknowledge
   4) procrastinating

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Question 2

2. As the negotiation expert, Anna has been especially good at dealing with delicate _____ regarding mergers and acquisitions.
   1) issues
   2) tissues
   3) delinquency
   4) halt

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Question 3

3. Johnes, the schedule manager, resolved the schedule conflict that could have brought the production _____.
   1) to a halt
   2) at a halt
   3) to a molt
   4) a halt

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Question 4

4. The monthly donations by the Common Wealth Fund to charity groups ______ 3 million dollars last month.
   1) excelled
   2) expelled
   3) exceeded
   4) expressed

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Question 5

5. Halton Industries aims to recruit people who can come up with ______ solutions to complicated issues.
   1) obstrusive
   2) rewarding
   3) retrospective
   4) innovative

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Question 6

6. Nilson AD Corporation recently announced that it has placed all production processes ____ standby because of high resource costs.
   1) on
   2) in
   3) at
   4) to

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Question 7

7. It is imperative that all protective gears be examined every month to ensure it operates ______.
   1) properly
   2) proper
   3) machinery
   4) accurately

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Question 8

8. Financier Carl Clark is afraid that raising interest rates could ____ economic growth in the coming years.
   1) encourage
   2) promote
   3) curb
   4) emit

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Question 9

9. Qualified candidates will be considered for a full-time ______ in management at Information Systems.
   1) position
   2) maintenance
   3) recognition
   4) posession

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Question 10

10. If you have any problems with this product, please don’t hesitate to contact any _____ technical support center for immediate repair.
    1) recognized
    2) authorized
    3) admitted
    4) permitted

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Question 11

11. Researches indicate that employees work most effectively when they can
have a rest at a regular \_\_\_\_\_. 
1)  basis
2) setting
3) interval
4) intermission

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Question 12

12. Peter & Peterson will soon develop a special program to help ______ candidates obtain job training.
    1) qualifying
    2) qualification
    3) qualified
    4) quality

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Question 13

13. Some dealers or discounts in particular like to advertise ______ products just to get people into their shop.
    1) cheap
    2) highly-priced
    3) multiple
    4) merchandised

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Question 14

14. The Westlab Hotel offers a variety of ______ including a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, and tennis courts.
    1) amenities
    2) hoisery
    3) scenery
    4) restaurants

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Question 15

15. In some areas, there were delays in ______ recommendations to improve the infrastructure.
    1) implementing
    2) complimenting
    3) replacing
    4) deleting

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Question 16

16. The customer was satisfied with this suit, but he asked that the length be _____.
    1) altered
    2) alternated
    3) altercated
    4) alternative

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Question 17

17. All night shift workers are ______ for medical and dental insurance plans.
    1) tired
    2) eligible
    3) prohibited
    4) accounted

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Question 18

18. The firm’s earnings in the international market increased profits, despite _____ in the domestic market.
    1) losses
    2) gains
    3) profits
    4) benefits

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Question 19

19. The maintenance manager repeatedly assured staff that work will be only _____ impacted while renovation continues.
    1) minimally
    2) literally
    3) gradually
    4) greatly

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Question 20

20. The plant of our competitor ’s is located within a three-hundred-mile _____ of our major market.
    1) radius
    2) ratio
    3) radiation
    4) race

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Question 21

21. Audience members of the musical are _______ from operating cameras and other devices.
    1) prohibited
    2) refrained
    3) stopping
    4) forbidding

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Question 22

22. NorthEast Airline doesn’t offer compensation to passengers whose flight is delayed because of _______ weather.
    1) genial
    2) temperate
    3) clement
    4) inclement

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Question 23

23. All defective _______ is under warranty and customers are entitled to a full refund.
    1) merchandise
    2) purchase
    3) retail
    4) inventory

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Question 24

24. The manager of the supply company will _____ customers when their order has been completed.
    1) notice
    2) notify
    3) pronounce
    4) announce

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Question 25

25. One of the main hiring _______ is that the prospective employee should have strong interpersonal communication skills. 1) qualifications 2) qualifying 3) qualification 4) quality

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Question 26

26. In an effort to _______ traffic congestion during peak hours, the Ministry of Transportation will construct a turnpike. 1) alleviate 2) facilitate 3) aggravate 4) increase

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Question 27

27. Financial specialists predict that newly ______ accounting software will enable accounts to process transactions more rapidly in the foreseeable future. 1) adopt 2) adopted 3) adopting 4) adoption

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Question 28

28. In order to ______ the increasing demand for skilled labor, a special program is needed immediately. 1) accommodate 2) accomplish 3) accustom 4) commemorate

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Question 29

29. If you can take part in this seminar, please let me know at your earliest ______. 1) convenience 2) convention 3) contribution 4) contrast

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Question 30

30. The Senate will meet next week, at which time the new ______ to protect women’s right will be introduced. 1) legitimacy 2) legality 3) legacy 4) legislation

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Question 31

31. Ms. Anna is in charge of ensuring that the date of surgery is recorded ______ in hospital records. 1) accurate 2) accurately 3) accuracy 4) inaccurate

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Question 32

32. The manager has distributed the manual ______ the operation of the newdelivery system. 1) detailed 2) detailing 3) implementing 4) implemented

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Question 33

33. In the event of an emergency, it’s very helpful to keep these numbers ______ to reference instead of finding the information in a hurry. 1) accessible 2) manageable 3) allowable 4) probable

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Question 34

34. All members to participate in the conference should be ______ by a copy of valid photo ID. 1) accomodated 2) accompanied 3) cooperated 4) collaborated

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Question 35

35. A wide range of speakers from all around the world will bring their _____ and advice to each seminar. 1) experts 2) expenses 3) expertise 4) extension

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Question 36

36. Marketing directors regard celebrity _______ as a valuable marketing strategy. 1) testimonials 2) status 3) advocacy 4) autographs

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Question 37

37. Regional leaders are supporting a medical program that is easily ______ to all citizens. 1) affordable 2) confidential 3) authentic 4) expensive

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Question 38

38. Gourmets with a preference ____ Thai cuisine should try YangKong on Queen Street. 1) of 2) for 3) about 4) against

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Question 39

39. Renovation of the head office cost over a million dollars, but the result didn’t _____ the expense. 1) justify 2) claim 3) spare 4) estimate

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Question 40

40. Pop concerts tend to have a larger audience at the end of the year, but there are ____ guests in the middle of the year. 1) fewer 2) more 3) less 4) other

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