TOEIC Exam Preparation and Structure Overview
TOEIC Preparation and
Presentation Skills
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Exam will be 1 hour long
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Exam will be the week of 1 May to 5 May
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Exam will be during regular class hours
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Exam will be based on the TOEIC but will be focused on things that we learned in
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Part 1: Vocabulary and Grammar
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Worth 30 marks out of 60 (30/60)
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Question and Response
10 questions
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Incomplete sentences
10 questions
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Text completion
10 questions
3 texts
Part 2: Reading Comprehension
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Worth 30 marks out of 60 (30/60)
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Each question is worth 2 points
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Single Passage
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3 texts
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Double Passage
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1 set of texts
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Part 1 will cover the topics of:
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Questions and question words
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Subject, Object, and Possessive pronouns
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Positive, Comparative, and Superlative adjectives
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Verb tenses and verb conjugation
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Vocabulary
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Each question will be worth 2 points
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Some incorrect answers might be worth 1 point because they are close to the
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For double passages, try to look for connections between the two texts
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The only way to improve at reading comprehension is to practise
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Reading Practise Materials
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TOEIC Preparation
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Read a book in English
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Etc.
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First read the whole passage to get the main idea.
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What are the main themes
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What is the main point
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What is the author’s intention in writing this passage
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Second time, read the passage with the main themes in mind to get the details
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It is easier to understand the details when you know the point of the passage
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You do not need to understand all the words
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Once you know the main theme, and most of the details, you can choose the
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One of the missions of the Peace Corps is to help the people of interested
countries meet their need for trained men and women. People who work for the
Peace Corps do so because they want to, but to keep the agency dynamic with
fresh ideas, no staff member can work for the agency for more than five years.
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One of the missions of the Peace Corps is to help the people of interested
countries meet their need for trained men and women. People who work for the
Peace Corps do so because they want to, but to keep the agency dynamic with
fresh ideas, no staff member can work for the agency for more than five years.
The paragraph best supports the statement that Peace Corps employees
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are highly intelligent people.
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must train for about five years.
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are hired for a limited term of employment.
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have both academic and work experience.
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The paragraph best supports the statement that Peace Corps employees
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are highly intelligent people.
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must train for about five years.
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are hired for a limited term of employment.
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have both academic and work experience.
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See the final sentence of the passage. The other choices might be true but are
not in the passage.
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More and more office workers telecommute from offices in their own homes.
The upside of telecommuting is both greater productivity and greater flexibility.
Telecommuters produce, on average, 20% more than if they were to work in an
office, and their flexible schedule allows them to balance both their family and
work responsibilities.
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More and more office workers telecommute from offices in their own homes.
The upside of telecommuting is both greater productivity and greater flexibility.
Telecommuters produce, on average, 20% more than if they were to work in an
office, and their flexible schedule allows them to balance both their family and
work responsibilities.
The paragraph best supports the statement that telecommuters
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get more work done in a given time period than workers who travel to the
office.
B.
produce a better quality work product than workers who travel to the office.
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are more flexible in their ideas than workers who travel to the office.
D.
would do 20% more work if they were to work in an office.
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The paragraph best supports the statement that telecommuters
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get more work done in a given time period than workers who travel to the
office.
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produce a better quality work product than workers who travel to the office.
C.
are more flexible in their ideas than workers who travel to the office.
D.
would do 20% more work if they were to work in an office.
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the greater productivity
of telecommuters.
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Sushi, the thousand-year-old Japanese delicacy, started small in the United
States, in a handful of restaurants in big cities. Today, sushi consumption in
America is 50% greater than it was ten years ago and not just in restaurants.
Sushi is also sold at concession stands in sports stadiums, university dining halls,
and in supermarkets throughout the country.
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Sushi, the thousand-year-old Japanese delicacy, started small in the United
States, in a handful of restaurants in big cities. Today, sushi consumption in
America is 50% greater than it was ten years ago and not just in restaurants.
Sushi is also sold at concession stands in sports stadiums, university dining halls,
and in supermarkets throughout the country.
This paragraph best supports the statement that
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sushi is now a fast food as popular as hot dogs, burgers, and fries.
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more sushi is sold in restaurants than in supermarkets.
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Americans are more adventurous eaters than they were in the past.
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sushi wasn't always widely available in the United States.
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This paragraph best supports the statement that
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sushi is now a fast food as popular as hot dogs, burgers, and fries.
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more sushi is sold in restaurants than in supermarkets.
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Americans are more adventurous eaters than they were in the past.
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sushi wasn't always widely available in the United States.
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The first sentence indicates that sushi was once available only in a handful of
eating establishments.
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as with the shopping mall, is both economic and social. People not only go to buy
and sell wares, but also to be seen, catch up on news, and be part of the human
drama.
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oday's shopping mall has as its antecedents historical marketplaces, such as
Greek
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as with the shopping mall, is both economic and social. People not only go to buy
and sell wares, but also to be seen, catch up on news, and be part of the human
drama.
The paragraph best supports the statement that
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modern Americans spend an average of 15 hours a month in shopping malls.
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shopping malls serve an important purpose in our culture.
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shopping malls have a social as well as commercial function.
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there are historical antecedents for almost everything in contemporary society.
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The paragraph best supports the statement that
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modern Americans spend an average of 15 hours a month in shopping malls.
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shopping malls serve an important purpose in our culture.
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shopping malls have a social as well as commercial function.
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there are historical antecedents for almost everything in contemporary society.
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that the purpose of the shopping mall is important, it simply tells us what the
purposes are.
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Many animals hibernate during parts of the year, entering a state that is similar
to a very deep sleep. But hibernation is more than simply a deep sleep. The
animal's body temperature drops well below its normal range, the animal does
not wake up for a long period of time, and its metabolism slows to the point that
the animal does not need to eat or relieve itself during that period. In order to
prepare for hibernation, the animal must build up its body weight and increase
its body fat. This is important, since the animal will be living off its own body fat
during the months of hibernation. Of course, once the period of hibernation is
over, the animal "wakes up" to find itself slim and trim once again!
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How does an animal prepare for hibernation?
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It exercises for two months.
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It gradually increases its sleeping habits.
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It grows extra fur.
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It eats more food than usual.
This passage best supports the statement that
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all animals hibernate to some degree.
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food is scarce in the winter.
C.
hibernation is very different from normal sleep.
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bears hibernate every year.
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How does an animal prepare for hibernation?
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It exercises for two months.
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It gradually increases its sleeping habits.
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It grows extra fur.
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It eats more food than usual.
d.
The second paragraph states that an animal prepares for hibernation by
increasing its body weight and fat. The reader can infer from this that the animal
eats more food than usual.
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This passage best supports the statement that
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all animals hibernate to some degree.
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food is scarce in the winter.
C.
hibernation is very different from normal sleep.
D.
bears hibernate every year.
c.
The passage states that hibernation is “more than simply a deep sleep,” then
lists several ways that hibernation differs from sleep. The other choices are not
addressed in the passage.
Single Passages
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far! We offer comprehensive insurance coverage for your vehicles at highly
affordable rates. We at “Insurance World” have a vast experience of almost 20
years in insurance and will provide you with a wide spread of choice deals that are
not only attractive but also easy on your wallet. You can visit our website and send
us your contact details in the form provided and one of our highly experienced and
friendly staff will visit you to handle all your insurance needs for all of your
vehicles. You may also call us at the given contact number or use the online chat
facility on the website.
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An advertisement for vehicle insurance
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A report on vehicle insurance
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An advertisement for a newly opened insurance company
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What is the text about?
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An advertisement for vehicle insurance
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A report on vehicle insurance
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An advertisement for a newly opened insurance company
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What kind of service is provided?
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Help with insurance coverage for vans
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Claiming insurance
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Cheap and affordable insurance for vehicles
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What kind of service is provided?
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Help with insurance coverage for vans
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Setting up an insurance business
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Claiming insurance
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Cheap and affordable insurance for vehicles
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What is not included in the website
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Online chat facility
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Contact number
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Insurance application form
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What is not included in the website
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Online chat facility
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Contact number
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Email form
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Insurance application form
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The majority of top managers work most productively outside of regular office
working hours. This is per a recent survey by Jefferson Watch Corporation of 100
chief executives from the top 500 companies in the country. The morning hours
before other employees arrive were favoured by 43% of executives, while 18%
preferred to work after the other employees had left. Among those who
considered normal working hours to be their most productive, 75% preferred
mornings over afternoons. It should also be noted that 85% of those surveyed said
that they worked at home in the evenings, and 65% worked over the weekends.
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Who participated in the survey?
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One hundred managers from Jefferson Watch
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Presidents from each of five hundred companies
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One hundred executives of the top firms in the country
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Forty-three leaders of the watch Industry
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Who participated in the survey?
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One hundred managers from Jefferson Watch
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Presidents from each of five hundred companies
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One hundred executives of the top firms in the country
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Forty-three leaders of the watch Industry
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What did the survey reveal?
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When executives do their best work
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How many hours most businesses are open
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What brands of watches top managers wear
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How close workers live to their offices
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What did the survey reveal?
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When executives do their best work
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How many hours most businesses are open
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What brands of watches top managers wear
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How close workers live to their offices
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What percentage of those surveyed work on Saturdays or Sundays?
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What percentage of those surveyed work on Saturdays or Sundays?
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the 2 day course. Deposits are refundable if notice of cancellation is received at
least 14 days prior to the reservation period, minus a $10 handling charge. The
deposit will not be refunded if cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to
the reservation period. The deposit may be transferred for a different course if
notice of change is received at least 7 days prior to the original date of enrolment.
Transfer of deposit to another course is dependent on availability of space in that
course.
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Which of the following would be the best title for this notice?
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Procedures for Depositing Checks
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Availability of Registration Forms
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Spring Course Offerings
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Policy on Course Withdrawals
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Which of the following would be the best title for this notice?
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Procedures for Depositing Checks
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Availability of Registration Forms
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Spring Course Offerings
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Policy on Course Withdrawals
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How much do you have to pay if you cancel your registration three weeks before
a course begins?
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$5
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$50
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How much do you have to pay if you cancel your registration three weeks before
a course begins?
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$5
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$10
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$50
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What determines if your deposit can be transferred to a different course?
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If you have paid the handling charge
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If there is any space left in the second course
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If the first course is cancelled because of low enrollment
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If your original space can be filled
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What determines if your deposit can be transferred to a different course?
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If you have paid the handling charge
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If there is any space left in the second course
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If the first course is cancelled because of low enrollment
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If your original space can be filled
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network is usually to blame, not the employees. Consulting companies can advise
you on which accounting computers to purchase. These computers are able to
process enormous amount of information, and are connected to a main network.
They generally also have operation instructions that are easy to follow. The
consulting companies can provide advise on using these computers and educate
staff to increase your work efficiency.
These financial consulting companies also have industry-wide benchmarks to
improve the accounting department of your company. Accounting Vision
Corporation is an ideal example of this. Their Accounting Pro reports provide an
idea of how corporations in over 150 regions maintain excellent results. Gaining
access to benchmarks like these ensures that your enterprise is exposed to the
best global practices, which provides a competitive edge to your company.
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Based on the article, why do most accounting errors happen?
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Organizations have inadequate data
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Reports are made too quickly
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The necessary systems are insufficient
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Managers lack good qualities
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Based on the article, why do most accounting errors happen?
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Organizations have inadequate data
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Reports are made to quickly
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The necessary systems are insufficient
D.
Managers lack good qualities
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What does the article NOT say about improving corporate accounting?
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Seeking outside advice
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Investing in more equipment
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Providing more training
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Minimizing unnecessary information
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What does the article NOT say about improving corporate accounting?
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Seeking outside advice
B.
Investing in more equipment
C.
Providing more training
D.
Minimizing unnecessary information
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How do Accounting Pro reports benefit companies?
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They showcase the most capable managers at major corporations
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They demonstrate how to maintain excellent standards
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They display the largest companies in certain fields
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They provide key market information in international business
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How do Accounting Pro reports benefit companies?
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They showcase the most capable managers at major corporations
B.
They demonstrate how to maintain excellent standards
C.
They display the largest companies in certain fields
D.
They provide key market information in international business
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What is the main purpose of this article?
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Improving the accuracy and efficiency of company accounting departments
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An advertisement for Accounting Pro
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Explaining how to use accounting computer systems
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Giving information about accounting benchmarks
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What is the main purpose of this article?
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Improving the accuracy and efficiency of company accounting departments
B.
An advertisement for Accounting Pro
C.
Explaining how to use accounting computer systems
D.
Giving information about accounting benchmarks
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Dear Barbara,
After speaking with our committee, we would be pleased to rent you a tent. The
cost for the rental would be $100 from now until the week after the arts festival.
The only conditions are that your company makes sure that the tent is covered on
your insurance for the period of the rental and that it is returned to us in the same
condition by 15th May. If you do decide to go ahead, you can collect it from the
community hall on a Monday or Thursday between 18:00 and 19:00.
You may be interested to know that we are planning to sell one of our tents. We
currently have two (one slightly smaller than the other) but are undecided yet
which one we would want to sell since the smaller one is newer and therefore in
better condition. If you did end up buying one, we’d take the $100 rental fee off
the final cost.
Thanks, and let me know if you have any additional questions
David
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Dear David,
Thank you for your email regarding the tent. We’d like to go ahead with the rental
please. I will send one of my colleagues over on Monday evening to collect it, if
that’s all right with you. He has a van, which should make transportation easier.
You mentioned you have two tents. Can you confirm whether you will be lending
us the large one or the small one? We need enough space to accommodate 30
guests, so although the smaller one is in better condition, the larger one may suit
our needs better. Could you send me information about their dimensions?
Regarding the sale of your tents, I will speak to our events committee, but I don’t
think it is likely that we will want to buy, as we only hold events like this on a very
occasional basis.
Thanks for your help,
Barbara
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Why does Barbara need a tent?
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For a committee meeting
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For a community group project
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For an arts festival
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For overnight accommodation
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Why does Barbara need a tent?
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For a committee meeting
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For a community group project
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For an arts festival
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For overnight accommodation
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Barbara will be able to use the tent for free if…
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Her company buys the tent in the future
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Her company insures the tent
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She arranges to pick it up herself
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She promises to keep it in good condition
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Barbara will be able to use the tent for free if…
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Her company buys the tent in the future
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Her company insures the tent
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She arranges to pick it up herself
D.
She promises to keep it in good condition
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In her email, Barbara is concerned about…
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The cost of the rental
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The condition of the tent
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The collection time
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The size of the tent
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In her email, Barbara is concerned about…
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The cost of the rental
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The condition of the tent
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The collection time
D.
The size of the tent
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Which of the following is not a condition that David set for Barbara to be able to
rent the tent?
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Return the tent by the 15th of May
B.
Barbara’s company insures the tent
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The tent is returned without damage
D.
Barbara picks up the tent herself
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Which of the following is not a condition that David set for Barbara to be able to
rent the tent?
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Return the tent by the 15th of May
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Barbara’s company insures the tent
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The tent is returned without damage
D.
Barbara picks up the tent herself
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What is Barbara likely to do next?
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Buy a tent
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Arrange a collection time
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Speak to her colleagues
D.
Negotiate the price
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What is Barbara likely to do next?
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Buy a tent
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Arrange a collection time
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Speak to her colleagues
D.
Negotiate the price
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Hi Scott
I’m glad I was able to reach you yesterday before you shipped my order. As
mentioned, I’d like to change my delivery date to Thursday instead of Friday. I’d
also like it if you could ship 10 of the silk and 10 of the paper lamp shades to our
showroom on Congress street. I am going to visit a client at the showroom that day
which is why I asked to change the order.
Please send me a revised shipping order and thank you again for your help
Best regards
Mike
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Why will part of the order be going to a different location?
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TOEIC Preparation and Presentation Skills WEEK 8 EXAM REVIEW PART 2 IMIESL.WORDPRESS.COM
Schedule and Office Hours Schedule and Office Hours 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 - 7 IMI3 216 Monday IMI3b 319 Tuesday Wednesday IMI4 21105 BME3 319 Thursday Office Hours EPH 3 319 EPH4 319 Friday Phil Marinier Office Hours (OH) phil.marinier@gmail.com imiesl.wordpress.com Computer lab room 211 2
Exam STRUCTUREAND QUESTIONS
Exam Exam Exam will be 1 hour long Exam will be the week of 1 May to 5 May Exam will be during regular class hours Exam will be based on the TOEIC but will be focused on things that we learned in class
Exam Structure Exam Structure Part 1: Vocabulary and Grammar Worth 30 marks out of 60 (30/60) Question and Response 10 questions Incomplete sentences Text completion 10 questions 10 questions 3 texts Part 2: Reading Comprehension Worth 30 marks out of 60 (30/60) Each question is worth 2 points Single Passage Double Passage 10 questions 5 questions 3 texts 1 set of texts
Part 1: Vocabulary and Grammar Part 1: Vocabulary and Grammar Part 1 will cover the topics of: Questions and question words Subject, Object, and Possessive pronouns Positive, Comparative, and Superlative adjectives Verb tenses and verb conjugation Vocabulary
Part 2: Reading Comprehension Part 2: Reading Comprehension Each question will be worth 2 points Some incorrect answers might be worth 1 point because they are close to the correct answer For double passages, try to look for connections between the two texts The only way to improve at reading comprehension is to practise imiesl.wordpress.com Reading Practise Materials TOEIC Preparation Read a book in English Etc.
Reading Comprehension Reading Comprehension When doing a reading comprehension question, always read the text twice. First read the whole passage to get the main idea. What are the main themes What is the main point What is the author s intention in writing this passage Second time, read the passage with the main themes in mind to get the details It is easier to understand the details when you know the point of the passage You do not need to understand all the words Once you know the main theme, and most of the details, you can choose the BEST answer
Short Examples FINDINGTHE MAIN IDEA
Example 1 Example 1 One of the missions of the Peace Corps is to help the people of interested countries meet their need for trained men and women. People who work for the Peace Corps do so because they want to, but to keep the agency dynamic with fresh ideas, no staff member can work for the agency for more than five years.
Example 1 Example 1 One of the missions of the Peace Corps is to help the people of interested countries meet their need for trained men and women. People who work for the Peace Corps do so because they want to, but to keep the agency dynamic with fresh ideas, no staff member can work for the agency for more than five years. The paragraph best supports the statement that Peace Corps employees A. are highly intelligent people. B. must train for about five years. C. are hired for a limited term of employment. D. have both academic and work experience.
Example 1 Example 1 The paragraph best supports the statement that Peace Corps employees A. are highly intelligent people. B. must train for about five years. C. are hired for a limited term of employment. D. have both academic and work experience. c. See the final sentence of the passage. The other choices might be true but are not in the passage.
Example 2 Example 2 More and more office workers telecommute from offices in their own homes. The upside of telecommuting is both greater productivity and greater flexibility. Telecommuters produce, on average, 20% more than if they were to work in an office, and their flexible schedule allows them to balance both their family and work responsibilities.
Example 2 Example 2 More and more office workers telecommute from offices in their own homes. The upside of telecommuting is both greater productivity and greater flexibility. Telecommuters produce, on average, 20% more than if they were to work in an office, and their flexible schedule allows them to balance both their family and work responsibilities. The paragraph best supports the statement that telecommuters A. get more work done in a given time period than workers who travel to the office. B. produce a better quality work product than workers who travel to the office. C. are more flexible in their ideas than workers who travel to the office. D. would do 20% more work if they were to work in an office.
Example 2 Example 2 The paragraph best supports the statement that telecommuters A. get more work done in a given time period than workers who travel to the office. B. produce a better quality work product than workers who travel to the office. C. are more flexible in their ideas than workers who travel to the office. D. would do 20% more work if they were to work in an office. a. The second sentence speaks of the greater productivity of telecommuters.
Example 3 Example 3 Sushi, the thousand-year-old Japanese delicacy, started small in the United States, in a handful of restaurants in big cities. Today, sushi consumption in America is 50% greater than it was ten years ago and not just in restaurants. Sushi is also sold at concession stands in sports stadiums, university dining halls, and in supermarkets throughout the country.
Example 3 Example 3 Sushi, the thousand-year-old Japanese delicacy, started small in the United States, in a handful of restaurants in big cities. Today, sushi consumption in America is 50% greater than it was ten years ago and not just in restaurants. Sushi is also sold at concession stands in sports stadiums, university dining halls, and in supermarkets throughout the country. This paragraph best supports the statement that A. sushi is now a fast food as popular as hot dogs, burgers, and fries. B. more sushi is sold in restaurants than in supermarkets. C. Americans are more adventurous eaters than they were in the past. D. sushi wasn't always widely available in the United States.
Example 3 Example 3 This paragraph best supports the statement that A. sushi is now a fast food as popular as hot dogs, burgers, and fries. B. more sushi is sold in restaurants than in supermarkets. C. Americans are more adventurous eaters than they were in the past. D. sushi wasn't always widely available in the United States. d. The first sentence indicates that sushi was once available only in a handful of eating establishments.
Example 4 Example 4 Today's shopping mall has as its antecedents historical marketplaces, such as Greek agoras, European piazzas, and Asian bazaars. The purpose of these sites, as with the shopping mall, is both economic and social. People not only go to buy and sell wares, but also to be seen, catch up on news, and be part of the human drama.
Example 4 Example 4 Today's shopping mall has as its antecedents historical marketplaces, such as Greek agoras, European piazzas, and Asian bazaars. The purpose of these sites, as with the shopping mall, is both economic and social. People not only go to buy and sell wares, but also to be seen, catch up on news, and be part of the human drama. The paragraph best supports the statement that A. modern Americans spend an average of 15 hours a month in shopping malls. B. shopping malls serve an important purpose in our culture. C. shopping malls have a social as well as commercial function. D. there are historical antecedents for almost everything in contemporary society.
Example 4 Example 4 The paragraph best supports the statement that A. modern Americans spend an average of 15 hours a month in shopping malls. B. shopping malls serve an important purpose in our culture. C. shopping malls have a social as well as commercial function. D. there are historical antecedents for almost everything in contemporary society. c. Choice b may seem correct at first, but the passage doesn't offer the opinion that the purpose of the shopping mall is important, it simply tells us what the purposes are.
Example 5 Example 5 Many animals hibernate during parts of the year, entering a state that is similar to a very deep sleep. But hibernation is more than simply a deep sleep. The animal's body temperature drops well below its normal range, the animal does not wake up for a long period of time, and its metabolism slows to the point that the animal does not need to eat or relieve itself during that period. In order to prepare for hibernation, the animal must build up its body weight and increase its body fat. This is important, since the animal will be living off its own body fat during the months of hibernation. Of course, once the period of hibernation is over, the animal "wakes up" to find itself slim and trim once again!
Example 5 Example 5 How does an animal prepare for hibernation? A. It exercises for two months. B. It gradually increases its sleeping habits. C. It grows extra fur. D. It eats more food than usual. This passage best supports the statement that A. all animals hibernate to some degree. B. food is scarce in the winter. C. hibernation is very different from normal sleep. D. bears hibernate every year.
Example 5 Example 5 How does an animal prepare for hibernation? A. It exercises for two months. B. It gradually increases its sleeping habits. C. It grows extra fur. D. It eats more food than usual. d. The second paragraph states that an animal prepares for hibernation by increasing its body weight and fat. The reader can infer from this that the animal eats more food than usual.
Example 5 Example 5 This passage best supports the statement that A. all animals hibernate to some degree. B. food is scarce in the winter. C. hibernation is very different from normal sleep. D. bears hibernate every year. c. The passage states that hibernation is more than simply a deep sleep, then lists several ways that hibernation differs from sleep. The other choices are not addressed in the passage.
Single Passages EXAM PART 2 READING COMPREHENSION
Single Passage 1 Single Passage 1 If you are looking for some cheap and affordable insurance you don t need to look far! We offer comprehensive insurance coverage for your vehicles at highly affordable rates. We at Insurance World have a vast experience of almost 20 years in insurance and will provide you with a wide spread of choice deals that are not only attractive but also easy on your wallet. You can visit our website and send us your contact details in the form provided and one of our highly experienced and friendly staff will visit you to handle all your insurance needs for all of your vehicles. You may also call us at the given contact number or use the online chat facility on the website.
Question 1 Question 1 What is the text about? A. An advertisement for vehicle insurance B. A mail from one business owner to another C. A report on vehicle insurance D. An advertisement for a newly opened insurance company
Question 1 Question 1 What is the text about? A. An advertisement for vehicle insurance B. A mail from one business owner to another C. A report on vehicle insurance D. An advertisement for a newly opened insurance company
Question 2 Question 2 What kind of service is provided? A. Help with insurance coverage for vans B. Setting up an insurance business C. Claiming insurance D. Cheap and affordable insurance for vehicles
Question 2 Question 2 What kind of service is provided? A. Help with insurance coverage for vans B. Setting up an insurance business C. Claiming insurance D. Cheap and affordable insurance for vehicles
Question 3 Question 3 What is not included in the website A. Online chat facility B. Contact number C. Email form D. Insurance application form
Question 3 Question 3 What is not included in the website A. Online chat facility B. Contact number C. Email form D. Insurance application form
Single Text 2 Single Text 2 The majority of top managers work most productively outside of regular office working hours. This is per a recent survey by Jefferson Watch Corporation of 100 chief executives from the top 500 companies in the country. The morning hours before other employees arrive were favoured by 43% of executives, while 18% preferred to work after the other employees had left. Among those who considered normal working hours to be their most productive, 75% preferred mornings over afternoons. It should also be noted that 85% of those surveyed said that they worked at home in the evenings, and 65% worked over the weekends.
Question 1 Question 1 Who participated in the survey? A. One hundred managers from Jefferson Watch B. Presidents from each of five hundred companies C. One hundred executives of the top firms in the country D. Forty-three leaders of the watch Industry
Question 1 Question 1 Who participated in the survey? A. One hundred managers from Jefferson Watch B. Presidents from each of five hundred companies C. One hundred executives of the top firms in the country D. Forty-three leaders of the watch Industry
Question 2 Question 2 What did the survey reveal? A. When executives do their best work B. How many hours most businesses are open C. What brands of watches top managers wear D. How close workers live to their offices
Question 2 Question 2 What did the survey reveal? A. When executives do their best work B. How many hours most businesses are open C. What brands of watches top managers wear D. How close workers live to their offices
Question 3 Question 3 What percentage of those surveyed work on Saturdays or Sundays? A. 43 B. 65 C. 75 D. 85
Question 3 Question 3 What percentage of those surveyed work on Saturdays or Sundays? A. 43 B. 65 C. 75 D. 85
Single Text 3 Single Text 3 A $100 deposit per person is required for the 5-day course and $50 per person for the 2 day course. Deposits are refundable if notice of cancellation is received at least 14 days prior to the reservation period, minus a $10 handling charge. The deposit will not be refunded if cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to the reservation period. The deposit may be transferred for a different course if notice of change is received at least 7 days prior to the original date of enrolment. Transfer of deposit to another course is dependent on availability of space in that course.
Question 1 Question 1 Which of the following would be the best title for this notice? A. Procedures for Depositing Checks B. Availability of Registration Forms C. Spring Course Offerings D. Policy on Course Withdrawals
Question 1 Question 1 Which of the following would be the best title for this notice? A. Procedures for Depositing Checks B. Availability of Registration Forms C. Spring Course Offerings D. Policy on Course Withdrawals
Question 2 Question 2 How much do you have to pay if you cancel your registration three weeks before a course begins? A. Nothing B. $5 C. $10 D. $50
Question 2 Question 2 How much do you have to pay if you cancel your registration three weeks before a course begins? A. Nothing B. $5 C. $10 D. $50
Question 3 Question 3 What determines if your deposit can be transferred to a different course? A. If you have paid the handling charge B. If there is any space left in the second course C. If the first course is cancelled because of low enrollment D. If your original space can be filled
Question 3 Question 3 What determines if your deposit can be transferred to a different course? A. If you have paid the handling charge B. If there is any space left in the second course C. If the first course is cancelled because of low enrollment D. If your original space can be filled
Accounting In Accounting In the Contemporary Business World the Contemporary Business World If your organization has errors in its financial statements, the accounting computer network is usually to blame, not the employees. Consulting companies can advise you on which accounting computers to purchase. These computers are able to process enormous amount of information, and are connected to a main network. They generally also have operation instructions that are easy to follow. The consulting companies can provide advise on using these computers and educate staff to increase your work efficiency. These financial consulting companies also have industry-wide benchmarks to improve the accounting department of your company. Accounting Vision Corporation is an ideal example of this. Their Accounting Pro reports provide an idea of how corporations in over 150 regions maintain excellent results. Gaining access to benchmarks like these ensures that your enterprise is exposed to the best global practices, which provides a competitive edge to your company.
Question 1 Question 1 Based on the article, why do most accounting errors happen? A. Organizations have inadequate data B. Reports are made too quickly C. The necessary systems are insufficient D. Managers lack good qualities
Question 1 Question 1 Based on the article, why do most accounting errors happen? A. Organizations have inadequate data B. Reports are made to quickly C. The necessary systems are insufficient D. Managers lack good qualities
