TOEIC Level A - Reading Homework 9

1. ________ admission to performances is free, theater enthusiasts are encouraged to donate money to show their support.

• A. Despite

• B. Except

• C. While

• D. Equally

2. If you sell your house before the end of this month, your taxes will be reduced by almost 30 percent____________ the sale of your home.

• A. regarding

• B. despite

• C. supposing

• D. regardless of

3. Newer branches can be opened worldwide______ we can properly translate our marketing goals.

• A. as soon as

• B. right away

• C. promptly

• D. in time for

4. The secretary, Ms. Lucy Tran, has been working___________ 7 a.m. at responding to e-mails.

• A. until

• B. since

• C. about

• D. at

5. ________ the new Blanco brand of paints met all government standards for safety, it is still toxic if ingested.

• A. In spite of

• B. Whatever

• C. Even though

• D. Moreover

6. 6. The new interns have been very mindful of ----------- parking regulations.

• (A) theirs

• (B) ours

• (C) our

• (D) they

7. 7. The event planner determined that Tuesday’s forum will require ----------- chairs.

• (A) addition

• (B) additions

• (C) additional

• (D) additionally

8. 8. The upcoming ----------- of Tantino Airport will ease congestion and modernize guest accommodations.

• (A) performance

• (B) supplement

• (C) deadline

• (D) renovation

9. 9. You need to ---------- a business plan before your loan application can be processed.

• (A) donate

• (B) request

• (C) confess

• (D) submit

10. Beginning on August 1, patients will be asked to complete a short survey ------------ each visit.

• (A) inside

• (B) after

• (C) where

• (D) whenever