TOEIC

TOEIC TOEIC Reading Part 7: Reading Comprehension - Exercise 1

Part 7. 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.


Workplace Chat - Project Team

9:02 AM Mark Chen
Hey Lisa, are you on your way? The client just arrived.

9:05 AM Lisa Park
Sorry, my train is stuck at Central Station. They're saying it's a signal problem.

9:08 AM Mark Chen
Oh no. The 9:15 presentation is about to start.

9:10 AM Lisa Park
Go ahead without me. I'll join as soon as I can.

9:12 AM Mark Chen
Got it. I'll send you the slides afterward.

1. What is the problem?

    Mark forgot the presentation materials.

    The client canceled the meeting.

    Lisa's train has been delayed.

    The office building is closed.

2. At 9:10, what does Lisa mean when she writes "Go ahead"?

    Wait a few more minutes

    Start the presentation without her

    Contact the client immediately

    Take a different route to work


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3. What is being advertised?

    A standing desk

    A fitness membership

    A back massage service

    An office chair

4. What is special about this week?

    The product is available at a reduced price.

    A new store location is opening.

    Shipping times are faster than usual.

    The warranty period is extended.

5. How can customers receive free shipping?

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    By spending over $500

    By placing an order before Saturday

    By visiting a retail store


PARKSIDE DELI
123 Main Street
Springfield, IL 62701
Tel: (555) 012-3456

ORDER RECEIPT
Date: October 15
Customer: Anderson Corporation
Event: Staff Lunch Meeting

ITEM QTY PRICE TOTAL
Turkey Club Subs 8 $7.50 $60.00
Ham & Cheese Subs 4 $7.50 $30.00
Garden Salads 6 $5.00 $30.00
Bottled Water (case) 2 $12.00 $24.00
Assorted Cookies (doz) 2 $8.00 $16.00
Subtotal: $160.00
Tax (8%): $12.80
TOTAL: $172.80

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
NO MAYO on the turkey club subs.

Thank you for your order!

6. What type of business issued this receipt?

    A corporate event venue

    A delicatessen

    An office supply company

    A catering equipment rental service

7. What special instruction was included with this order?

    No mayonnaise on certain sandwiches

    Delivery must be before noon

    All items must be individually wrapped

    Extra napkins are required

8. How many sandwiches were ordered in total?

    6

    4

    12

    8


Dear Colleagues,

Please be advised that both elevators in the main building will be serviced on Saturday, October 21. Technicians will perform routine maintenance and safety inspections throughout the day.

If you need to access the building on Saturday, please use the stairwells located at either end of each floor. We recommend planning extra time if you are carrying heavy materials.

We expect all work to be completed by Sunday morning. Normal elevator service will resume on Monday.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Best regards,
Building Management Team

9. What is the purpose of this email?

    To request weekend overtime

    To introduce new security procedures

    To report an emergency situation

    To announce scheduled maintenance

10. When will the maintenance take place?

    Monday

    Saturday

    Friday

    Sunday

11. What are employees asked to do?

    Use the stairs if they need to enter the building

    Work from home for the entire weekend

    Report any elevator problems to security

    Avoid the building completely until Monday

12. The word "serviced" in the email is closest in meaning to ______.

    provided

    celebrated

    repaired

    assisted

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