TOEIC READING COMPREHENSION 2

Part 6: Filling in the blanks

Questions 121 — 124 refer to the following announcement.

121
A  Besides
Notice for All Staff
B  Otherwise
The shopping mall where our store is located will be
C  Accordingly
closed from December 24 to 26. (121)_____, some of
D  However
you will be coming in on December 24 to set up for
our post-holiday sale. The guard who usually opens A  Making sure we answer customer
122
the mall doors in the morning is off duty during this inquiries in a timely manner is our
time. (122)_____. Daniel Monahan is the most senior priority.
staff member, so I will give it to him, and he will let B  You should be able to use your
everyone inside. employee pass to access the mall.
C  A security code will therefore be
It is vital that you (123)_____ Daniel at the entrance at
required to enter the building.
exactly 10 AM. We don’t want to waste time making
D  You will need to handle backorders
him go back and forth to open the doors, so please
caused by his absence.
be considerate and arrive as (124)_____ as you can.
Thank you for your cooperation. 123
A  are meeting A  punctually
124
B  meet B  regularly
Alison Culpepper—Store Manager
C  had met C  politely
D  met D  impressively

Questions 125 — 128 refer to the following e-mail.

A  meeting
To Rajesh Singh <[email protected]> 125
B  investment
From Faria Deveraj <[email protected]>
C  commemoration
Subject Scheduled Inspection
D  assessment
Date October 12

Dear Mr. Singh, A  decided

126
B  forthcoming
On October 17, your clothing factory will face its yearly
C  previous
government inspection. This annual (125)_____ will verify
D  ultimate
that all labor laws are being followed. Your factory
passed the (126)_____ evaluation with no major problems, A  legally
127
so our inspectors hope to see a similar level of B  legality
compliance this time around. C  legal
You are (127)_____ obliged to provide access to any part of D  legitimate
the factory that the inspectors may wish to see. Failure to
A  A copy of the receipt for your recent
comply in this regard may result in fines and further 128
payment has been sent to you in the
investigation. Also, the inspectors need to confirm that mail.
workers are being properly compensated. (128)_____. B  The human resources department will
Thank you for your attention to this matter. need to prepare the relevant
Faria Deveraj, documents.
C  Consequently, the company wishes to
Inspection Team Leader — City Government of Mumbai
avoid paying any such penalties.
D  We are interested in hearing about
certain products that were recalled.

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Part 7: Read the materials then answer the follow-up questions
Questions 129 — 130 refer to the following ticket.

WALLACE TRANSPORTATION: TICKET

*PLEASE PRINT THIS OUT*
Passenger: William Singer
Phone number: (212) 555-3201
Home address: 21 West 74th St., New York, NY 10023

Ticket number: 41249101ABKOA

Class: Regular
Fare: $52.00

Date of departure: August 11

ITINERARY

Depart: New York City 5:10 AM

Arrive: Pittsburgh 12:12 PM

Depart: Pittsburgh 1:20 PM

Arrive: Columbus 4:50 PM

Depart: Columbus 5:30 PM

Arrive: Chicago 10:05 PM

Your bus will leave the Park Avenue Coach Terminal in New York City at
5:10 AM. Please have your ticket ready to present to the driver when you
arrive. Passengers are permitted to bring two pieces of luggage on board,
one for carry-on and one that can be stored away. No refunds will be
provided to passengers who miss their departure. If you would like to cancel
your ticket, please call (212) 555-8843.

129
What is indicated about Mr. Singer?
A  He bought a return ticket.
B  He was charged a reduced fare.
C  He plans on staying the night in Columbus.
D  He is a resident of New York.

130
What information is NOT included on the ticket?
A  The company’s refund policy
B  The estimated arrival time in Pittsburgh
C  The baggage allowance
D  The time of departure from Chicago

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Questions 131 — 132 refer to the following letter.

Nisa Miskin
Inman Pharmaceuticals
92450 Interstate 164
Boise, ID 83714

August 12
Dear Ms. Miskin,
I am a representative from Well Time Benefits, and we would be very interested in
meeting with you to discuss what we can offer your firm. At Well Time Benefits, we
understand your role as a company’s benefits manager and can offer plans that make
your job easier, as well as suit the needs of your company. That’s why our employee
benefits packages rate number one with many businesses and organizations.

Well Time Benefits offers a variety of packages covering every type of insurance
need, such as medical, mental health, dental, life, and more. Popular packages
include “Health Plus” and the comprehensive “Choice Care.” You can customize
either of these to suit your organization’s needs. Disability and parental leave
benefits are inclusive with the Choice Care package.

I will contact your office within the next two weeks to find out if you’d like to set up
an appointment. If you would like to speak with me sooner, please call 555-4433.
Sincerely,
Lucas Moreland—Well Time Benefits Client Services

131
What is the purpose of the letter?
A  To introduce an employee training program
B  To describe a company’s products
C  To invite a participant to a human resources seminar
D  To compare a variety of insurance packages

132
How can companies receive insurance for parental absence?
A  By renewing membership in a benefits program
B  By sending a document within the next two weeks
C  By registering employees for comprehensive packages
D  By paying an additional monthly charge

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Questions 133 — 136 refer to the following announcement.

Eagle Canyon City Park

Over the past month, there has been a sharp increase in reported sightings of raccoons in the open
spaces of the park. The park rangers suspect the creatures are attracted by food scraps that are
left—whether on purpose or accidentally—by visitors to the park. —[1]—. The city’s public health
department does not want to encourage the raccoons to leave the wooded areas of the park as
they can be carriers of disease and pose a risk to visitors and their pets. —[2]—. With that in mind:

+ Please do not leave any garbage in the park—either take it with you when you leave, or
place it in the closed garbage bins that are provided throughout the park.

+ If you see raccoons, do not approach them or give them food as they are wild animals
with sharp claws and can be dangerous when they feel frightened.

—[3]—. Along with this, we will be holding volunteer park cleanups on the last Saturday of each
month. Our next one is scheduled for June 27. Anyone interested in taking park should report to
the park visitor center to register. —[4]—. All participants will be provided with protective gloves
and vests, water, and a light lunch.

133
Why was the announcement written?
A  To declare a public meeting
B  To announce the opening of a wildlife park
C  To provide directions to a visitor center
D  To alert visitors of a problem

134
What is NOT stated about raccoons?
A  They are potential threats to other animals.
B  They should only be approached under staff supervision.
C  They are drawn toward food left by humans.
D  They pose a hazard when feeling scared.

135
What will volunteers be given?
A  A map of the park
B  Some food to distribute to animals
C  A certificate of accomplishment
D  Some protective gear

136
In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong?
“We will accept registration forms up to two days prior to the event.”
A  [1]
B  [2]
C  [3]
D  [4]