Mixed Deck — All TOEIC Topics Flashcards

A recorded message says: "Thank you for calling GreenLeaf Landscaping. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM. For urgent service requests on weekends, please press 2." What should a caller do if they need help on Saturday?

Answer: Press 2 for urgent weekend service

The recording explicitly instructs callers with urgent weekend needs to press 2.

The World Wide Web revolutionized the way we communicate; _________, video-conferencing, internet- phone, and all the other multimedia embedded in the Web extend our global communication.

Answer: for example

The second part of the sentence provides specific instances (video-conferencing, internet-phone, multimedia) that illustrate how the World Wide Web revolutionized communication. "For example" is the appropriate transition word to introduce these specific illustrations or examples that support the preceding general statement.

The new regulations will take _______ at the beginning of next fiscal year.

Answer: effect

'Take effect' is the correct phrasal expression meaning that rules or changes become operative. 'Take affect' is not standard; 'affect' is a verb.

Find the error: 'The new branch office (A) was officially (B) open last month (C) by the regional (D) director of operations.'

Answer: (B) open last month

Passive voice requires a past participle. 'Open' must be 'opened' to correctly form the passive construction 'was officially opened.'

Questions 5-6 refer to the following advertisement and email. **Advertisement** **Oakridge Business Center - Office Suites for Lease** Elevate your business with a professional address at the Oakridge Business Center. We offer flexible leasing terms on fully furnished office suites, perfect for startups and established companies alike. Our amenities include: * High-speed internet * 24/7 building access * Mail handling service * Access to shared conference rooms (booking required) * Kitchenette with complimentary coffee and tea Special Offer: Sign a 12-month lease by April 30 and receive the first two months rent-free! Contact us today for a tour: leasing@oakridgecenter.com or 555-0182. **Email** **To:** leasing@oakridgecenter.com **From:** s.valeria@innovatech.com **Date:** May 2 **Subject:** Inquiry Regarding Office Suite Dear Leasing Manager, I saw your advertisement for office suites and am very interested in your facility. My company, InnovaTech, is a small software development startup with a team of six people. We are looking for a space that can accommodate us starting next month. I would like to schedule a tour sometime next week. I am also curious if the special offer mentioned in the ad is still available. We are prepared to sign a one-year lease if the space meets our needs. Thank you, Silvia Valeria What is the purpose of Ms. Valeria's email?

Answer: To request information and a viewing of the office space

In the email, Ms. Valeria states, 'I would like to schedule a tour sometime next week' and asks a question about the 'special offer.' This shows she is gathering information and wants to see the facility, which aligns with the correct answer. The other options are not mentioned in her email.

The company's recent growth can largely be attributed ______ its investment in employee training.

Answer: to

'Attributed to' is a fixed collocation used to assign credit or causation. None of the other prepositions — at, for, or with — collocate correctly with 'attributed' in standard English usage.

*(Narrator) Listen to a conversation between two coworkers.* **(Woman):** Tom, are you going to the new employee orientation this afternoon? **(Man):** I'm not. I have a dentist's appointment I can't reschedule. Could you possibly pick up a welcome packet for me? **(Woman):** No problem. It's in the main conference room at 2 PM, right? **(Man):** That's what the email said. I'd appreciate it. I want to make sure I get the updated holiday schedule. *(Narrator) Why is the man not attending the orientation?*

Answer: He has a prior medical appointment.

The man clearly states, 'I have a dentist's appointment I can't reschedule' as the reason for his absence. A dentist's appointment is a type of medical appointment.

All participants are required to register _______ before the workshop begins.

Answer: in advance

'In advance' is an adverbial phrase meaning beforehand, modifying 'register' by indicating when registration should occur.

The annual budget report ______ to shareholders next Friday during the general assembly.

Answer: will be presented

"Will be presented" correctly uses the future passive, indicating that someone will present the report (it will receive the action). The active and other tense forms do not fit the future passive context.

The four programs offered by OUC International Education are for..

Answer: all non-English students

The term "International Education" in the context of OUC programs strongly indicates that these offerings are designed for students coming from other countries. Such students often have diverse linguistic backgrounds, and the programs aim to support their academic and language integration, making them suitable for all non-English students.

Identify the error: 'Of the two candidates, the hiring committee found (A) the second applicant (B) to be (C) the most qualified (D) for the position.'

Answer: (C) the most qualified

When comparing exactly two items, the comparative form 'more qualified' is required, not the superlative 'most qualified,' which is reserved for three or more items.

Questions 5-6 refer to the following advertisement and email. **Advertisement** **Oakridge Business Center - Office Suites for Lease** Elevate your business with a professional address at the Oakridge Business Center. We offer flexible leasing terms on fully furnished office suites, perfect for startups and established companies alike. Our amenities include: * High-speed internet * 24/7 building access * Mail handling service * Access to shared conference rooms (booking required) * Kitchenette with complimentary coffee and tea Special Offer: Sign a 12-month lease by April 30 and receive the first two months rent-free! Contact us today for a tour: leasing@oakridgecenter.com or 555-0182. **Email** **To:** leasing@oakridgecenter.com **From:** s.valeria@innovatech.com **Date:** May 2 **Subject:** Inquiry Regarding Office Suite Dear Leasing Manager, I saw your advertisement for office suites and am very interested in your facility. My company, InnovaTech, is a small software development startup with a team of six people. We are looking for a space that can accommodate us starting next month. I would like to schedule a tour sometime next week. I am also curious if the special offer mentioned in the ad is still available. We are prepared to sign a one-year lease if the space meets our needs. Thank you, Silvia Valeria What will the leasing manager likely tell Ms. Valeria about the special offer?

Answer: That she is not eligible for it

The advertisement states that the special offer is for those who 'Sign a 12-month lease by April 30.' Ms. Valeria's email is dated May 2, which is after the deadline. Therefore, she is no longer eligible for the promotion.

Identify the error: "Neither the director nor the supervisors (A) was informed (B) about the policy (C) changes before (D) they took effect."

Answer: (A) was informed

With "neither...nor," the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Since "supervisors" is plural, the verb should be "were informed," not "was informed."

A customer calls a bank about an unusual charge on her account. The representative says he will investigate and calls back in 30 minutes. What will the customer most likely do next?

Answer: Wait for the callback

The representative promises to call back within 30 minutes after reviewing the transaction, so the customer agrees to wait for that call.

For this question, you will look at a photograph and then listen to four statements. Choose the statement that best describes the photograph. (Image: The interior of a library or bookstore. Tall bookshelves filled with books line a corridor. A rolling ladder is leaning against one of the shelves. There are no people in the image.)

Answer: B) Many books are arranged on shelves.

Statement (B) is the best description of the static scene. The photograph's primary subject is the bookshelves filled with books. Options (A) and (C) are incorrect because there are no people in the photograph. Option (D) is incorrect as the books are neatly on the shelves, not on the floor.

Have you finished the quarterly budget report?

Answer: I'm about halfway through it.

This is a yes/no question asking about the status of a task. The correct answer provides a direct update on the progress of the report, which is a logical response.

A workplace announcement says: "Starting next Monday, all staff must use the rear entrance while the main lobby is being renovated. ID badges are required for entry. This will continue for approximately three weeks." What should employees do during the renovation?

Answer: Enter through the back of the building

The announcement directs all staff to use the rear entrance and carry their ID badges during the three-week renovation period.

Which part has an error? "The new software (A) allows users to (B) easily customizing (C) their dashboards (D) without assistance."

Answer: (B) easily customizing

After "allow + object + to," the infinitive form is required: "to easily customize," not "to easily customizing."

A manager speaks with a new hire about her first week. She says she enjoyed meeting the team but found the internal software confusing. What does the manager offer?

Answer: An additional training session on the software

The manager offers to schedule a one-on-one training session to help the new hire become comfortable with the internal system.

The training program is designed to _______ employees with the latest industry standards.

Answer: familiarize

'Familiarize' is the verb needed after 'to' (infinitive). The phrase 'familiarize someone with something' means to make someone acquainted with something.