Đề Thi Toeic Mini - Practice Mini Test TOEIC Reading - BD1 - Test 01

Ace supplies, a Paris-based firm ___ (141) ____ in office supplies, announced its plan to relocate its headquarters. After decades of progress and growth, Ace Supplies found itself needing extra facilities. Storage rooms are also filled to capacity. ___ (142) ____, the inadequate number of employees parking space is another concern of the company. But the most important challenge that lies ahead is ___ (143) ____ to move quickly to the new headquarters without affecting work.

Headhunting firms are increasingly a powerful ___(144)____ for many companies to find scarce high level professionals. Such headhunters secure and justify their fees by searching for the most competent candidate in all areas, including the client's competitors. When a list of promising candidates is obtained, a headhunter will contact the candidates on the list to ____(145)____ career details and make sure he or she is still interested in the job. After this lengthy process is completed, the list will be ____(146)____ down to a small number of interested candidates with the best capabilities. Only the list of the top candidates will be presented to their client firm, who will then contact you and negotiate terms with you in person.

LaDon Talent has good opportunities for part-time personnel. Positions available are part-time mostly weekends, and typically 5-7 hours a day. Earn 8$ for a 5-hour event plus bonuses. You will be ____(147)_____ for promoting brands by distributing brochures and samples or demonstrating products to prospective customers, ____(148)____ creating brand awareness of the product features. If you apply for this position and it's not available at the time, please be assured that LaDon Talent will retain your application in our files for 60 days. During this time your application will remain available for ____(149)_____ until opportunities become open

To : Employees . From : Palm Eastwood Personnel Manager . Subject : Time off from work. Date: Dec. 5 2007 . The ____(150)_____ of this memo is to let the employees know about the policy on sick leave and other absences. Time off from work may be authorized for various reasons. Generally, when employees want to be absent for any personal ____(151)_____, it is subject to approval by their immediate supervisor. For excessive tardiness without a valid reason or any unreported leave, even if it's ____(152)_____ court leave or military leave, they will receive a written warning. Please be aware that three written warnings will result in dismissal.

Attn: Mike Baradshaw . Dear Mike, Thank you for your interest in the sales position at Topfield Electronics. We enjoyed speaking with you in the interview last Thursday. The executives have reviewed your résume and were very impressed. We have decided to hire you for the position . As you will notice, I have sent the contract along with this fax. Please read it thoroughly, sign it, and fax it back to our office by Friday at 6:00 pm. If possible, we would like you to begin working for us as early as May 23rd, approximately two weeks from now. If you have any questions about the contract or the position, please call me at 895-368-6457. Congratulations. We look forward to working with you. Regards, Samuel Stone

From: Helen Martin To: All advertising associates Subject : Employee Lunch Hello everyone, I just wanted to remind you all that the annual employee luncheon will be held this Friday, March 16th. It will be held at 1 p.m at the Emerald Country Club. Lunch will be provided, but we would like each associate to bring one desert. There is a sign – up sheet in the break room next to the water cooler . Also, this year will be celebrating the achievements of Bob Hopey, the Director of Advertising, who will be retiring at the end of March. Mr Hopey has worked for Best Advertising for thirty years, and was responsible for the successful merger with McKinley Advertising in 2004. He will be missed greatly, and we are asking each associate to contribute 25$ for a goodbye gift. The gift will be handed to him at the luncheon. Please give the money to Barbara Whales in Human Resources by Thursday, March 15th. Thanks, Helen Martin

Dear Readers, This July, Horse and Rider will celebrate its 27th anniversary. Since its first issue was published in January of 1980, Horse and Rider has continued to bring its reader tasteful but entertaining articles covering everything about horses. To celebrate our anniversary, we are offering a special promotion to all our readers: a free three-month subscription. Plus, you will receive our special anniversary issue, which will be published at the end of July. This special issue will feature an article about Marjorie Clemmons, the Senior Editor and founder of Horse and Rider. To be eligible for the special offer, just fill out the request form that is enclosed with this letter, and mail it to us by June 15th. As always, we welcome your questions and comments, so if you would like to be included in our From the Readers section, please visit our website www.horseandrider.com and submit your review electronically. We thank you for your continued support, which has helped us become the most popular horse magazine in the country. Sincerely, Katherine Fields Public Relations advisor

The health Factory will introduce a new line of vitamins, a company spokesman said yesterday. The vitamins are intended for athletic men and women, who are looking for a vitamin that will replace vital nutrients lost during strenuous exercise. Unlike regular vitamins, the Health Factory Active Essentials 2020 have more iron, calcium, and potassium. The new vitamins have been tested on professional athletes, such as cyclist Luke Wilson, and are proven to increase athletic performance by up to 20 percent. Of course, health products like the Active Essentials vitamins are not cheap. One month’s supply of the new vitamins costs about $200. To promote the new product, however, the Health Factory is offering a special 30 percent discount to anyone who purchases the new vitamins with their Health Factory card. For more information on the new product or to apply for a Health Factory card, call the company’s customer service hotline at 1-800-326-HEALTH.

12 Blue Bird Drive Newark, NJ 064587 12 May 2007 Paul Thorntree Sportless Cleaner’s 145 Market Drive Newark, NJ Dear Mr. Thorntree, I recently had three jackets dry cleaned at Spotless Cleaner’s/ Unfortunately, when I got home and looked at one of the jackets, I noticed there was a large rip on one of the sleeves. I immediately returned the item to your building on Market Drive, but the sales clerk told me that the company was not responsible for any damages incurred during cleaning. I have been doing business with Spotless Cleaner’s for three years and have always received excellent service, but I am quite distressed about this recent incident. I would like the company to pay for the repair of this item, and to give me a full refund on the cost of dry cleaning all three items. Please contact me as soon as possible to discuss this matter. I can be reached Monday to Friday after 6 p.m, and Saturday and Sunday any time. My home number is 632-365-1456. You can also reach me at my office at 653-362-9876 Regards, Linda Applebee

The Smallville Department of Transportation (SDT) announced that it will begin construction on a new bus lane downtown. The construction is scheduled to begin at the end of July, a city official said. The new bus lane will provide direct service to the main financial district, and will replace bus lines 3 and 4. Studies have been conducted on traffic patterns and it is expected that the new service will reduce commuting time by 25 percent. Crane Construction has been contracted to build the new lane. Unfortunately, Main St. will be closed from July 22nd to August 30th, while the construction is taking place. The SDT has asked all commuters who drive to work to take 122 Avenue instead of Main Street.

JP store is proud to announce its new catalogue service, which will begin this September. Each month all customers with a JP Gold Card will receive a free catalogue. What’s so great about the JP catalogue? You don’t have to go to our store to buy your clothes. You can simply call the customer service hotline and place your order from the comfort of your own home. Plus, each month’s catalogue will include special discounts on all our clothing. If you have any questions about this special promotion, contact us at 1-800-2365-9864. If you are not a cardholder and would like to become one, then download an application from our website, www.Jpclothes.com. All customers who apply online before August 15th will receive an additional 20 percent off their first order.

Charity Hospital is looking for an organized, motivated individual to fill the position of Director of Dining Services, starting August 15th. Responsibilities of the position include planning weekly meals for patients, managing a staff of thirty food service workers, and placing food supplies orders every month. You may also be asked to organize food for special events, such as hospital benefits. The successful applicant will have at least five years’ experience working as a manager in some business field, and a university degree, Specific experience in the hospitality industry is preferred, but not required. Interested individuals should pick up an application from the Food service Department at Charity Hospital, which is located on the first floor of the hospital. Please fill out the application and submit it, along with 2 reference letters and a cover letter, by July 24, 2007. Applications will be available starting June 21, 2007

McDowell Publishing plans to merge with Harvey Media this January, a spokesman for McDowell Publishing said. The new company will be called McDowell and Harvey Media. The decision comes after both companies experienced their third straight year of losses. Both companies have struggled to compete with the world’s largest publishing company, Watson Media Inc., which accounts for about 75 percent of the market. Since Watson Media Inc. was founded by Charles Duvet Jr. in 1999, the company has successfully forced ten other small publishing companies to declare bankruptcy. According to a spokesman from Harvey Media, after the merger is completed, the new company will launch a 3-million-dollar marketing campaign. Jackson Polkins, the famous children’s writer, has already announced he will be leaving Watson Media Inc. to pursue a contract with the new company.

-------WEARTHER FORECAST-------- Three – Day Forecast Friday March 22: Residents should carry their umbrellas because there is an 85 percent chance of heavy rain. Morning temperatures will be in the low 70’s and are expected to drop to around 65 in the mid – afternoon Saturday March 23 : If you’re planning any outdoor activities, then this is the day to schedule them. Thanks to a warn westerly wind, temperatures are forecasted to be in the high 80’s, about five degrees warmer than we might usually expect at this time of the year. Remember to wear sunscreen and drink lots of water Sunday March 24 : Make sure you enjoy the sunshine on Saturday, because on Sunday temperatures will drop to the low 60’s. There will be some sun in the morning but the afternoon will be mostly cloudy. --------EMAIL---------- From: Belinda Pushkin To : All sales staff Subject: Company Picnic Hello, I just wabted to let everyone know that the Tollins company picnic has been cancelled because there is a chance of rain on the day we originally chose. As you know, we wanted to have the picnic outdoors so that employees could participate in a variety of team-building exercises. We asked the Humble Country Club if we could hold the lunch in their Club House instead, but unfortunately they told us that Plymouth Autos will be holding a special banquet to celebrate their 25th anniversary there. Attached to this email is an Employee Preference Form. I am asking all employees to list their preferred date for the rescheduled company picnic. I sincerely hope that we can accommodate everyone’s schedule. Please fill out the form and email it to me by Thursday, March 21st, at 3 p.m Regards, Belinda Pushkin Human resources

-------EMAIL 1------- From : Mary Helmsford To : Linda Watercrest Subject : Conference Dear Linda, As you requested , I am writing to provide you with some more information about the conference at the end of the month. It will be held at the Gillmor Conference Center in the conference is a great way for New media Inc. Employees to meet other people in the entertainment industry. The conference schedule is as follows : 8:00-10:00 A.M. “Understanding the Customer” presented by market analyst, Richard Preyer 10:15-12:00 A.M. “Making an Effective Presentation” presented by CEO of Anderson Entertainment, Brian Thompson 12:00-1:00 P.M Free lunch 1:30- 3:30 P.M. “Increasing Productivity” presented by Director of Sales at Phillip Mortin Media, Bob Ross 3:45-5:45 P.M. “Future Trends in the Entertainment Industry” presented by Phillip Trent , author of “The 10 Most Successful Media companies” 5:45-6:00 P.M. Closing remarks by Samuel Wright, conference coordinator Please note that New Media Inc. will pay for the registration fee, accommodation, and all meals. Employees are expected to pay for transportation to and from the conference . I hope you find this information helpful. Regards, Mary Helmsford Director of New Media Inc -------EMAIL 2------- From: Linda Watercrest To : All employees Subject : Conference Hi, everyone ! I am just writing to inform you that there has been a slight schedule change for the conference on Saturday. You may have already heard it on the news, but Richard Preyer suffered a heart attack on Thursday night and is recovering in Mercy Hospital. Unfortunately, he will not be able to give his presentation as planned. I have been informed by the conference coordinator that Michel Tupper, the Director of Customer Relations at Fleet Media, will be presenting instead. He will talk about his 20 years of experience dealing with customer complaints under the title of “How to Satisfy the Customer.” Also, if you have any special meal request s for the conference, please contact Mary Helmsford at 895-326-6547 by May 4th

------- EMAIL 1 -------- From: Beth Volt To: Chris Gately Date: November 22 Subject: Details for Conference on December 2 Hi, Chris! First, I’d like to express my excitement that you’ve agreed to speak at this year’s technology conference. As you know, Runt Corporation has been organizing this event for the last ten years to promote innovation in the computer industry. In my previous email, I told you that the conference would start at 8 a.m., but it has been changed to 9 a.m. because a few of the companies who will be providing exhibits wanted a little more time to set up their product displays. Now, when you get to the conference center, you will have to pass through security. Please hand the security guard the four-digit code that I gave you, and he will issue you a temporary visitor’s ID badge. You will need to wear this badge at all times while you are in the building. If you need us to provide any equipment, such as a laptop computer, or overhead projector, please contact the event organizer, Martin Walsh. His email address is [email protected]. You can also reach him by phone at 1-520-236-1478. Please feel free to contact me with any further questions that you might have. I look forward to meeting you on the day of the conference. Beth Volt, Public Relations Director ------- EMAIL 2 -------- From: Chris Gately To: Beth Volt Date: November 23 Subject: Update on December 2 Conference Dear Mrs. Volt, Thank you so much for your kind email. I am also very excited to speak at your conference. My company’s innovative business strategy has greatly increased our profit margins and I am confident that, if implemented properly, it will help any computer company improve its total computer sales. Since the subject I plan to cover is rather technical, I have asked one of my colleagues, Bill front, to give a brief PowerPoint presentation to familiarize the audience with a few new technology terms. Mr. Front is a software designer who has been working for Spectron’s success in the last three years. With regard to equipment, I will need a couple of things for the presentation. I will leave a list of required items with the event organizer when I visit his office on Wednesday, November 25. Thanks for all of your help. Regards, Chris Gately

------- LETTER 1 -------- 12 April 2007 Employment Otticer Porter Investments 67 Waltham Ave. Boston, MA Dear Mr. Wright I was extremely interested in your recent advertisement for an Assistant Accountant, which appeared in the March issue of Financial Times. 1 am confident that my educational background and work experience make me the ideal candidate for this position. I graduated last year with high honors from Georgetown University, where I double majored in accounting and economics. My thesis, The Economics of Investing, received the highest grade in my class. While at University, I was also president of the Finance Club, and the Treasurer of the Student Council. In my junior year, I was responsible for organizing a fundraising event that collected 50 thousand dollars for the new gymnasium on campus. Last summer, I was accepted for an internship position with Harvey Investments, a famous New York investment firm. During my two months at Harvey Investments, I managed over 20 corporate accounts, and was responsible for approximately 1 million dollars in investments. I have enclosed a detailed resume, along with two letters of recommendation, and my University transcript. I hope you will find my personality and work experience a good match for this position. Please feel free to contact me at 896-326-5478, if you have any questions. Sincerely, Rechard Bolt ------- LETTER 2 -------- 12 Frosty Rd. Boston, MA Dear Mr. Bolt, I am sorry to inform you that the position you applied for has been filled. I want you to know, however, that I thought your resume and cover letter were extremely interesting. I think you would be an excellent addition to our team here at Porter Investments. If you would like to pursue other employment opportunities with our company, please contact Martin Plaster, the Director of Finances. He might be able to tell you about some other positions that will be available in the future. He can be reached at 895-654-2315. Thank you for your interest in our company. * Sincerely, Paul Wright

To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Subject: Congratulations! Hi, Margaret, I’d like first of all to send you my congratulations. As you may have guessed, your interview last Thursday went tremendously well, and you application for the position in our Paris office has been approved. We’d like to be ready to fly on June 4 because you’ll need about a week to get adjusted to your new environment. You’ll begin work orientation on the 11th. I realize that you speak French fluently and you have spent time in France. However, I strongly advise you to take advantage of the company’s resettlement course, which includes all kinds of benefits. Here is a sample: - You can update your French with a private tutor before you leave. This will particularly help you with the technical aspects involved in your new position over there. - We will give you several seminars on the French legal system and culture - Some advice on renting accommodation and paying for services will be covered as well. As you know, our company has had offices in many different cities around the world for over 15 years, so you really should make the most of our experience. Please call me today, or call the Personnel Department for details of your orientation package, and I’ll be pleased to answer any of your questions if I can. Regards Gavin Foley

RICHMOND This large Art Deco style apartment is a rare opportunity for the discerning buyer. Situated in a building constructed in 1938, it has original decorative features aplenty and is in perfect condition. It has three bedrooms (2 master-size with river views), a large living area with separate dining room, and a balcony also offering sweeping views. The kitchen and bathroom have been tastefully remodeled without destroying any of the original feel. Located a stone’s throw from vibrant Hawkesbury Road, this apartment combines comfort with rare elegance and convenience. Inspect now! · Three bedrooms · Dining area · Large formal lounge with balcony and sweeping views · Ground floor parking · Many original architectural features · Wood fireplaces Please contact Brian Jones at 876 2288 or 555 2288 to arrange an inspection.