TOEIC

TOEIC Reading Part 6: Text Completion - Exercise 1

Part 6. Directions.

Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of each text. Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best answer to complete the text.


Dear Team,

As you may be aware, the company has approved a ........[1] to upgrade our main office building. The work will begin on April 1 and is expected to last approximately three weeks.

During this time, the third-floor conference rooms will be unavailable. We ask that all employees ........[2] alternative meeting spaces on the second floor instead. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

........[3], personal belongings must be removed from desks in the affected area by March 28. ........[4]

If you have any questions, please contact the Facilities Department.

Best regards,
Karen Mitchell

1. Gap 1

    proposed

    propose

    proposing

    proposal

2. Gap 2

    reserve

    research

    restore

    resolve

3. Gap 3

    Therefore

    Additionally

    However

    For example

4. Gap 4

    Employees may keep personal items at their desks during this period.

    The renovation budget was approved last month.

    Items left behind may be stored off-site until the project is complete.

    The cafeteria will continue to operate on its regular schedule.


Henderson Office Supplies
147 Commerce Street
Boston, MA 02108

March 22

Mr. David Chen
Procurement Manager
Whitfield Consulting Group
89 Harbor Drive
Portland, ME 04101

Dear Mr. Chen,

Thank you for your recent order of office furniture. We are writing to ........[5] apologize for the delay in delivering your items.

Due to an unexpected shortage at our warehouse, your shipment could not be ........[6] as originally scheduled. We understand how important it is for your team to have the necessary equipment, and we sincerely regret any inconvenience this may have caused.

[7]........, we have arranged for express shipping at no additional cost to you. Your order will now arrive by March 28. ........[8]

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions.

Sincerely,
Maria Gonzalez
Customer Service Manager

5. Gap 5

    sincerely

    sincerity

    sincerer

    sincere

6. Gap 6

    promoted

    processed

    produced

    protected

7. Gap 7

    In contrast

    For instance

    To compensate for this inconvenience

    On the other hand

8. Gap 8

    The original delivery date was set for March 15.

    We recommend ordering office chairs separately.

    Our warehouse is located in central Boston.

    As a valued customer, you will also receive a 15% discount on your next purchase.


IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

Effective April 1, Graystone Manufacturing will implement new safety ........[9] for all employees working in the production area.

All personnel must wear protective eyewear and hard hats at all times while on the factory floor. ........[10], safety gloves are required when operating heavy machinery. These measures have been introduced following a recent review of workplace safety standards.

Employees who fail to ........[11] with these regulations may face disciplinary action. Training sessions will be held during the last week of March to ensure that everyone understands the new requirements. ........[12]

For more information, please speak with your supervisor or visit the Human Resources office.

Graystone Manufacturing Safety Committee

9. Gap 9

    procedures

    procedure

    proceed

    procedural

10. Gap 10

    Therefore

    In addition

    However

    As a result

11. Gap 11

    complete

    comply

    compete

    compare

12. Gap 12

    The cafeteria serves lunch from 12 to 1 PM.

    Safety equipment can be expensive to replace.

    Our company was founded in 1985.

    Attendance is mandatory for all production staff.

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