TOEIC Reading Comprehension Test 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Read the notice: "The Westfield Community Library will be closed for renovations from July 14 to July 28. During this period, book returns can be made at the drop-box located at 22 Maple Avenue. Online services will remain available." What can library users do during the closure?
- Borrow new books from the main library
- Return books via a drop-box at 22 Maple Avenue (Correct answer)
- Access extended online hours at any branch
- Visit a temporary library facility
Correct answer: Return books via a drop-box at 22 Maple Avenue
The notice explicitly states that book returns can be made at the drop-box at 22 Maple Avenue during the closure period.
TOEIC Part 7 reading comprehension tests whether readers can extract specific factual information from notices. The notice gives three facts: closure dates, a return drop-box location, and online service availability. The question targets the physical return option, which is the drop-box at 22 Maple Avenue.
Question 2: An email reads: "Dear Mr. Collins, I am writing to follow up on our meeting last Thursday. As discussed, I have attached the revised proposal with updated pricing. Please review and let me know if you require any further amendments by end of day Wednesday. Best regards, Sarah Lee." What is Sarah requesting?
- An initial meeting with Mr. Collins
- Approval to send the proposal to a third party
- Feedback on the revised proposal by Wednesday (Correct answer)
- Payment for services already rendered
Correct answer: Feedback on the revised proposal by Wednesday
Sarah asks Mr. Collins to review the revised proposal and notify her of any further amendments needed by end of day Wednesday.
Follow-up emails in TOEIC Part 7 typically contain a specific request with a deadline. Sarah's request is clear: review and respond by Wednesday. The other options misrepresent the email's purpose — no meeting request, no third-party approval, and no payment mention are present.
Question 3: A product description states: "The ProScan X200 is a high-resolution portable scanner designed for professionals. It supports both single and double-sided scanning and connects via USB or Bluetooth. Battery life is rated at 8 hours." Which feature allows wireless connection?
- High-resolution scanning
- Double-sided scanning capability
- Bluetooth connectivity (Correct answer)
- USB connection
Correct answer: Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth connectivity is the wireless connection option listed in the product description. USB is wired, not wireless.
Detail questions in TOEIC Part 7 product descriptions test the ability to identify specific features. The passage lists both USB (wired) and Bluetooth (wireless) as connectivity options. Only Bluetooth allows wireless connection, making it the correct answer to this feature identification question.
Question 4: A memo reads: "To all staff: Effective immediately, all inter-office communications regarding client matters must be sent via the secure portal rather than personal email. This policy applies to attachments and written messages alike." What does the memo prohibit?
- Communicating with clients directly
- Using personal email for client-related communications (Correct answer)
- Sharing documents through the secure portal
- Writing inter-office memos on non-client matters
Correct answer: Using personal email for client-related communications
The memo prohibits using personal email for inter-office communications regarding client matters, requiring the secure portal instead.
Policy memos in TOEIC Part 7 often contain a prohibition paired with a required alternative. This memo prohibits personal email and mandates the secure portal for client-related communications. The scope is inter-office client communications — not all communications or all client contact.
Question 5: An advertisement reads: "Sunrise Fitness — New Member Promotion. Join before August 31st and receive your first month FREE. Monthly membership: 9. Annual membership: 50 (save 38 compared to monthly). Offer valid for new members only." How much does an annual membership cost?
- 9
- 50 (Correct answer)
- 38
- 01
Correct answer: 50
The advertisement clearly states that the annual membership costs 50.
Price identification in TOEIC Part 7 advertisements requires locating the correct figure among several numbers listed. The 50 figure is explicitly labeled as the annual membership cost. 9 is the monthly rate, 38 is the savings, and 01 is not mentioned — making 50 the only correct answer.
Question 6: A letter states: "We are pleased to inform you that your application for the Greenfield Research Grant has been successful. You will receive funding of 5,000, disbursed in two installments: ,500 in September and ,500 in January. Please sign and return the enclosed agreement within 10 business days." What must the recipient do within 10 business days?
- Submit a progress report on the research
- Return the signed agreement (Correct answer)
- Confirm their bank account details
- Attend an orientation meeting
Correct answer: Return the signed agreement
The letter instructs the recipient to sign and return the enclosed agreement within 10 business days.
Action requirement questions in TOEIC Part 7 grant letters test whether readers can identify the specific task required of the recipient within a given deadline. The letter's final sentence clearly states the action: sign and return the agreement within 10 business days. Other options introduce details not mentioned in the letter.
TOEIC Reading Comprehension Test 2
Read the notice: "The Westfield Community Library will be closed for renovations from July 14 to July 28.
During this period, book returns can be made at the drop-box located at 22 Maple Avenue.
Online services will remain available." What can library users do during the closure?