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In this test you will practice the TOEIC reading skills that require you to fill in the blank spaces with the most appropriate of the four options provided.
Questions and Answers
1.
Marketing Director
Seaforth Publications
21 Stile Street
New York
U.S.A.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I would like to order 30 _______ (1) of the book, Removing Barriers: A Conversational Text for English Students. I recently came across this book at an education seminar and was very ________ (2) by its structure and contents. Would it be ________ (3) to send the books by _________ (4) mail? I require them for class next Tuesday. Also, would it be possible to send your latest ___________ (5)?
Thank you for your prompt attention.
Regards,
Dale Coogey
A. 
Sorts
B. 
Books
C. 
Copies
D. 
Types
Correct Answer C. Copies
Explanation The word "copies" is the correct answer because the letter is requesting a specific number of books, which implies that the blank should be filled with a word that indicates quantity. "Copies" is the most appropriate word in this context.
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2.
Marketing Director
Seaforth Publications
21 Stile Street
New York
U.S.A.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I would like to order 30 _______ (1) of the book, Removing Barriers: A Conversational Text for English Students. I recently came across this book at an education seminar and was very ________ (2) by its structure and contents. Would it be ________ (3) to send the books by _________ (4) mail? I require them for class next Tuesday. Also, would it be possible to send your latest ___________ (5)?
Thank you for your prompt attention.
Regards,
Dale Coogey
A. 
Happy
B. 
Impressed
C. 
Honored
D. 
Excited
Correct Answer B. Impressed
Explanation The word "impressed" is the correct answer because the writer of the letter states that they were very impressed by the structure and contents of the book "Removing Barriers: A Conversational Text for English Students." This indicates that they were positively influenced or had a favorable opinion of the book after encountering it at an education seminar.
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3.
Marketing Director
Seaforth Publications
21 Stile Street
New York
U.S.A.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I would like to order 30 _______ (1) of the book, Removing Barriers: A Conversational Text for English Students. I recently came across this book at an education seminar and was very ________ (2) by its structure and contents. Would it be ________ (3) to send the books by _________ (4) mail? I require them for class next Tuesday. Also, would it be possible to send your latest ___________ (5)?
Thank you for your prompt attention.
Regards,
Dale Coogey
A. 
Possible
B. 
Impossible
C. 
Ok
D. 
Simpler
Correct Answer A. Possible
Explanation The word "possible" is the correct answer because the writer is inquiring if it would be possible to send the books by mail.
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4.
Marketing Director
Seaforth Publications
21 Stile Street
New York
U.S.A.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I would like to order 30 _______ (1) of the book, Removing Barriers: A Conversational Text for English Students. I recently came across this book at an education seminar and was very ________ (2) by its structure and contents. Would it be ________ (3) to send the books by _________ (4) mail? I require them for class next Tuesday. Also, would it be possible to send your latest ___________ (5)?
Thank you for your prompt attention.
Regards,
Dale Coogey
A. 
Speedy
B. 
Fast
C. 
Express
D. 
Sea
Correct Answer C. Express
Explanation The word "Express" is the correct answer because the writer of the letter is requesting the books to be sent by express mail. This means that they want the books to be delivered quickly and efficiently.
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5.
Marketing Director
Seaforth Publications
21 Stile Street
New York
U.S.A.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I would like to order 30 _______ (1) of the book, Removing Barriers: A Conversational Text for English Students. I recently came across this book at an education seminar and was very ________ (2) by its structure and contents. Would it be ________ (3) to send the books by _________ (4) mail? I require them for class next Tuesday. Also, would it be possible to send your latest ___________ (5)?
Thank you for your prompt attention.
Regards,
Dale Coogey
A. 
Copies
B. 
Designs
C. 
Catalogue
D. 
Options
Correct Answer C. Catalogue
Explanation The letter is requesting to order 30 copies of a book and also asking if it is possible to send the latest catalogue. Therefore, the correct answer is "Catalogue" as it is the most fitting option in the context of the letter.