Practice toeic reading test 2023 with answer – Actual test 05

Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

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. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

To:   Azure Corp Employees
From:   Alicia Stone
Date:   August 9
Subject:   Training Session for New Employees

To all Employees,

The training session for new employees, which was initially set for tomorrow —131.—-. The date conflicted with the August workshop, so there have been some scheduling adjustments. We have come up with two dates and you may choose the date most convenient for you. The first session will be at 11:00 A.M, Wednesday, —132.—- September 3, and the second one will be at 12:00 P.M,

Tuesday, on September 9. Please —133.—- the date after you decide which date you would attend.

—134.—-

I am sorry for any inconvenience this change may have caused. Thank you.

Alicia Stone
Human Resources Manager

From :   Harrison Fallon <Harrisonf@znet.com>
To:   EAU Factory Managers <facmng@eau.com>
Subject :   Bulane Inc.
Date :   December 17

We were all —135.—- that our company has entered into negotiations with Bulane Inc. to become its main supplier for building tools. Bulane Inc’s Assistant engineer, Mr. Rigby will be coming to our main headquarters in Texas on Thursday morning —136.—- production process at our facilities with

Eric Murphy, the production manager.

—137.—-. We have already arranged a limousine to take him there around 3:00 P.M. —138.—-, I ask you to create an agenda of the tour which can provide necessary details about factory operations for him.

Please call me for any questions you may have.

Harrison Fallon

ALPHA AIR LINES, INC.
General Offices
Stagfield Atlanta International Airport
Atlanta, Georgia 30320 U.S.A
January 12

Mr. Jack Cooper
112 Station Road
Bristol, U.K.

Dear Mr. Cooper:

We are holding a suitcase which we believe to be your property. If you have lost such an article, please provide us with a complete —139.—- of the property, including color and contents of the property. Also, please advise us of your complete itinerary, including the airline flown to your destination.

To assist us in —140.—- its return to you, please give us your telephone number.

—141.—-

Understandably, the property will be disposed of —142.—- we hear from you within ninety days from the date of this letter.

Sincerely,

System Baggage Service
Alpha Air Lines, Inc.
In reply, please refer to our file OL 9991.

Dear James:

Thank you for your recent interest in the accounting position you —143.—- for with the Accounting

Division of Gary Armstrong Corporation.

We have reviewed your qualifications. And it is with regret that I must inform you that we have —144.—- applicants whose qualifications are better suited for this particular position.

We have also reviewed your background for other possible positions, and we do not currently have one that would effectively use your qualifications and experience.

We do not anticipate more openings in the —145.—- future.

—146.—-

Sincerely,

Sharon Sala
Human Resources Department

Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, e-mails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Guest Name: Holly Halston
Reservation number: B01745
Room type: Deluxe Suite
Date of Occupancy: February 11~17

* Reflects a 20% discount
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Guest signature:  Holly Halston
Front desk Manager:  Frank Eldrick

Leia

Brandon, did you hear the big news?
Mr. Featherway has been announced as the new president of this company. He scored pretty fast here!

11: 23 am

Brandon

Yes, I saw the notice on the bulletin board.
Actually I had been aware of it before it was announced through my colleague, Jason in the Human resources department.
I think he really deserves it. What do you think?

11 :24 am

Leia

Well, I don’t really see eye to eye with him at work.
And he started work here only 2 years ago.

11: 27 am

Leia

There are a few more eligible candidates who are better qualified for that. I think it’s totally against company seniority.

11: 28 am

Brandon

But he has an exceptional talent for marketing.
He has been dedicated to increasing sales figures dramatically just within 2 years since he took charge, which is unprecedented.

11 :30 am

Memorandum

To: All Staff

From: Management

Date: May 5

It’s that time of year again everyone! McNally Corporation is pleased to announce the details of this year’s family picnic. We are thankful that Charlie Fields in Human Resources has volunteered to coordinate this year’s gathering, which will be held on Saturday, July 10 at Cheswick Park. Henry Wright from Marketing has agreed to bring his guitar and provide the musical entertainment.

In case of inclement weather, the picnic will be rescheduled for one week later.

We also need some volunteers to help with setting up and cleaning up. If you are willing to lend a hand, please contact Paul Fox at extension 419. Further details will be coming soon.

Wytheville Public Library

We’ve moved!

Come visit our new location:

595 Richmond Street

Wytheville, VA

(Next to Wytheville Central Bank)

Hours of operation:

Monday – Thursday 9:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.

Friday 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Saturday 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Sunday 12:00 – 6:00 P.M.

(Closed for all national holidays)

All reading and audio materials can be borrowed for up to 2 weeks. DVDs can be borrowed for a maximum of 1 week. The late penalty of $.50 per day will be charged for all overdue books.

A penalty of $1.50 will be assessed for any overdue audio or video selections. Newspapers and references may not be removed from the library at anytime.

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London Report on Business, November 17
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Publication acknowledges Henman Financial

Henman Financial has been featured in the popular weekly publication as one of the highest grossing financial service firms in Europe. –[1]–. President and CEO Andrew Henman had worked as an Executive VP at Euro Alliance in Munich before launching his own firm over twelve years ago. After achieving record profits at Euro Alliance, he decided to start his own business in his native city of London. –[2]–. Since that time, his firm has expanded into an international conglomerate with services offered in almost every major market across Europe and Asia, including Barcelona, Zurich & Tokyo. –[3]–. As London Report on Business reported last week, that office will likely be located in New York City. –[4]–. UK Commence also discussed that Henman Financial’s key to success has been to retain its employees and reduce turnover, which keeps their customers happy and has resulted in revenue levels that easily surpass the competition.

TO: Quest II Product Team

FROM: Justin Vargas, Team Leader

RE: Conference Call

DATE: June 3

Dear Quest II Product team:

The following will be discussed during our June 3 conference call:

• International sales in the past quarter
• Evaluating our marketing strategy
• Identifying potential markets

This call will include all employees working on the Quest II project, including those in our Asia-Pacific, European, and American offices. Due to the time difference, the call will take place for employees in the various regions as follows:

• New York 7:00 A.M.
• Paris 1:00 P.M.
• Beijing 8:00 P.M.

Please be prepared to discuss the topics above.

Regards,
Justin Vargas

Cataluna Olives, Inc.

Calle Primer
28070 Seville
Spain

Raymond Albis
Product Manager
Monterey Gourmet Foods
820 Washington Ave
Monterey, CA 94920
USA

May 10

Dear Mr. Albis:

I am writing to let you know that Cataluna Olives is now exporting our famous Sevillano Olive around the world. The Sevillano is one of the largest green varieties and has a light fruity flavor. Many people like to eat them with a light cheese like feta or goat cheese.

I hope that you are interested in marketing this delicious olive in the United States. Enclosed you will find a jar of Sevillano olives for you to sample. I would also like to invite you to visit us in person so you can see our beautiful olive farm and witness our harvesting and curing methods first hand. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Regards,

Cristobal Ortega
Cataluna Olives, Inc.

YEBA

(Young Entrepreneurs Business Association)

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Young Entrepreneurs Business Association. –[1]–. In order to acknowledge this special occasion we’re inviting all past and present members to come and celebrate together on Saturday, October 17, from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. in Banquet Hall A of the Middlebrook Hotel. –[2]–. All current and former members are welcome to bring their friends and family.

A wide variety of food and beverages will be provided by some of the finest caterers in all of Middlebrook. Events will include a variety of games and activities for children and adults of all ages. –[3]–.

Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for children under the age of 12, and $15 for senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased at our main office at 85 Liverpool Drive. Those unable to buy tickets in person can call 817-885-9311 before Tuesday, October 12 and pay by credit card. –[4]–. You have the option of having your tickets mailed to you or you can pick them up at he door. Tickets will not be sold at the door as we need to get an idea in advance of how many people plan on attending. For more information, please go to the YEBA website at www.yeba.com and click on the upcoming events link.

LVHOA

Lake View Home Owners Association
825 Lake View Drive, Garden Ridge, California 95330
October 1st

Dear Mr. Santiago:

          You are invited to attend the association meeting on Wednesday, October 19th, at 7:00 P.M. at the Lake View Club House. At that meeting, we will be electing a new association president to serve for the next year. There are 4 candidates on the ballot for this position. Included with this letter are brief introductions and letters from each candidate. Please review this information prior to the meeting.

          We are hoping for a good turnout from our association as this is one of the most important meetings of the year. However, if you cannot attend the meeting, we ask that you still participate in the election. Simply fill out the attached voting form, sign and date it, and send it to Lake View Home Owners Association, 825 Lake View Drive, Garden Ridge, California 95330. All mail-in forms must be received by October 16th.

          For the election to be valid, two-thirds of the members of the association must cast their vote. If we do not receive enough votes, we are required to reschedule the election. Therefore, we ask that you mail us your voting form promptly if you cannot be present at the meeting.

Sincerely,

Vivian Fanelli

LVHOA Secretary

Attention Hip Hop Fans:

Reggie Lewis’ first live solo performance!

Lewis will be performing for the first time without his famous hip hop group and will give a unique performance that his fans will certainly enjoy.

Venue: Brouwer Amphitheater
Dates: Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22
Time:9P.M.
Admission: $25

To purchase advance tickets, send a personal check or money order to the Brouwer Amphitheater Box Office by Wednesday, June 19. Tickets are also available by phone at 812-546-8112 with all major credit cards accepted. Any leftover tickets will be sold at the box office up until the start of each performance. However, only cash and debit cards will be acceptable forms of payment on these evenings.

For more information, please call 812-546-8112 or email Theodore Smith at tsmith@brouweramp.com.

Theodore Smith
Brouwer Amphitheater
575 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48201

June 2

Hi Theodore,

I was glad to hear that Reggie Lewis will be performing at the Brouwer Amphitheater. I’ve been a huge fan of him since I was a teenager and have always enjoyed his group’s live performances. I’m excited to see what his first live solo performance will be like.

I would like to buy two tickets for the concert on June 22. I have enclosed a personal check to cover the cost and will pick up my tickets in person on Monday, June 17th at the box office.

Thank you,

Ron Harper

From:   Glenn Harris <gharris@zmail.com>

To:   Marie Jackson <mariejs@unet.com>

Date:   Wednesday, September 14, 11 :52 AM

Subject:   I Hospitality and Tourism Conference

Dear Marie,

I’m glad that you have agreed to take my place and attend the annual Hospitality and Tourism Conference next month in Dallas. I really enjoyed the conference last year in Minneapolis and made some new contacts in the industry. I regret not being able to attend this year because some of my overseas clients will be in town that week and I need to meet with them here in the San Francisco Office. I’ve spoken with our travel department and informed them to change all of the reservations from my name to yours. Your flight will leave San Francisco on Sunday, November 5 at 12:00 P.M. and arrive in Dallas at 2:45 P.M. local time. The flight, rental car and hotel room will be paid in advance by Royal Resorts, Inc. You will also receive a daily allowance to cover the costs of your meals, but you will not be reimbursed until you return. Please be sure to save all of your receipts and submit an expense report when you get back.

The schedule for the conference seminars is as follows,

* On Monday

     9:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. : International Tourism

     1:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. : Hospitality Marketing

* On Tuesday

     9:30 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.: Food Service Management

     1:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. : Lodging Service

Have a safe trip and enjoy the seminars!

From:   Marie Jackson <mariejs@unet.com>

To:   Glenn Harris <gharris@zmail.com>

Date:   Thursday, Nov. 20, 10:18 A.M.

I just returned from Dallas yesterday and you were absolutely right. I thoroughly enjoyed the conference. It gave me some great ideas that we can try to implement at Royal Resorts and I made some new contacts in the industry. I took notes and summarized each seminar for your reference and they are attached to this e-mail.

By the way, the seminar on Food Service that was scheduled for Tuesday morning was cancelled due to the small number of attendees.

Thank you again for the opportunity to go and please let me know if you want to discuss anything from the conference.

Marie Jackson
Operations

Collins & Walsh Company

To :   All employees of Collins & Walsh
From :   Claire Shepard
Subject :   Upcoming Conference
Date :   March 28

Dear Employees,

I am pleased to announce an opportunity for career development. The California Design Association is hosting a conference on the weekend of May 5-6 that should be well worth attending, especially for those of you in the R&D and Engineering Departments. I am especially proud that one of our colleagues, Jane Selden, will be a featured speaker.

Please see the notice posted in the 1st floor mail room and inform me after you have registered for the session that you plan to attend. If you cannot attend, you are still encouraged to sign up for a membership with the California Design Association. All employees will be reimbursed for the membership and registration fees, lunch and transportation.

I hope many of you will be able to attend since it is imperative that we stay on the cutting edge of our field.

Design Research Conference

When: May 5-6, 9 A.M. – 5 PM.

Where: California Institute of Design

              6400 Lincoln Ave.

              Berkley, California

              USA

Cost: Members – $50 per day or $75 for both days

          Non-members – $80 per day or $150 for both days

         (complimentary daily lunch included for all registrants)

Membership: $100 per year (includes subscription to CDA monthly newsletter)

Registration: Visit the CDA website at www.californiadesignassociation.com and register online by April 20th

Featured speakers:

          Mr. Travis Nightlinger “21th Century Approach to Speed and Innovation” (Saturday 9 A.M.)

          Mr. Julio Cueto “Design Research as a Shared Platform“(Saturday 11 A.M.)

          Ms. Jane Selden “Envisioning Breakthrough Ideas” (Sunday 1 P.M.)

          Ms. Mikyung Jung “Design Research Tools for the Physical World” (Sunday 3 P.M.)

From: Calvin Hon

Date: July 4 10:11 A.M.

Mr. Saunders,

As we have discussed, your schedule for the trip to our headquarters and research laboratory has tentatively been confirmed. I sent this information via e-mail a moment ago so I want you to check out with care.

Please, let me know your flight information. I will be picking you up at Fens Airport and dropping you off in Bristol. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 425-555-6272.

Hope you have a safe and pleasant trip,

Subject: Your Schedule

July 10 – Headquarters, Bristol

   10:00 – 11 :00 AM. Meeting with Mr. Scott, Finance Director

   11:15 – 12:15 AM. “The New Corporate World” presented by Mrs.Trent, assistant director

   12:15 – 1:00 P.M. Lunch

   1:00 – 4:30 P.M. Board Meeting

   5:30 – 7:30 P.M. Transfer by taxi from Bristol to Leeds

July 11 – Research Laboratory, Leeds

   12:30 – 2:30 P.M. Workshop for product development, by Dr. Durham

   2:45 – 5:45 P.M. Meeting with Mr. Peters, senior director for research and development

   7:00 – 8:30 P.M. Dinner hosted by Mr. Drogbba, president

Date:   July 7 10:25 A.M.

To:   Calvin Hon <cvhon@worldmail.com>

From:   Bill Saunders <billsaunders@unet.com>

 Subject:   [RE] Your schedule

Dear Mr. Hon,

Thank you for the schedule you sent me. I will be arriving on flight KL 709 at 9 P.M. on Wednesday, July 9, and I’m returning back to Seattle on July 13. Will there possibly be time to meet with Mr. Louis Timber on July 11 in Leeds? I would like to discuss some topics with him regarding our joint project.

Thank you again for your help. I look forward to meeting you.

Bill Saunders

September 23, 2016

IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE

A review of currently enrolled students’ records shows that you are classified as a U.S. citizen but were born outside the United States. University policy requires that your citizenship status be documented through the presentation of your U.S. passport, certificate of citizenship, or embassy document establishing your U.S. nationality. Voter registration, Social Security card, or driver’s license are not acceptable documents for this purpose.

You may bring your documents to 150 Administration or you may submit legible copies of the documents by fax at 544-432-3347.

Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. If you do not provide us with any relevant documents to prove your citizenship, you may not be able to participate in any of the school activities. Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

Phillip McBillan, Associate Registrar

Georgia University

187 University, East Ladern, GA 65824-0210

Phone 544-353-4455

Fax 544-432-3347

phillipmc@georgia.edu

From:   Ronald Henry <ronalddi@georgia.edu>

To:   Phillip McBillan <philipmc@georgia.edu>

Subject:   I’ve already sent it twice.

Hello, this is Ronald Henry, a student in Georgia University. This is my second time receiving this letter concerning the need for me to bring or send you any document that will prove my citizenship. However, I had already sent you a copy of my passport two weeks ago when I first received your letter. I would like to send you the copy of my passport again, but currently I am away and there’s no fax machine here. So I will just give you information from my passport with this e-mail.

Passport Number: 04938XXXX

Surname: HENRY

Given name: RONALD

Nationality: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Date of Birth: 20 Oct 1994

Sex: M

Place of Birth: BRAZIL

Date of issue: 12 May, 2012

Date of expiration: 13 May, 2023

Authority: United States Department of State