Reading Comprehension
In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, emails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for each question.
Text-message chain
Elena Novak [3:40 P.M.] Are you still at the print shop? The client just asked for 50 brochures instead of 30. David Chen [3:42 P.M.] I'm in line now. They close at 5, and they said it takes 45 minutes to print and fold 30. Elena Novak [3:43 P.M.] Can they do the extra 20 today? David Chen [3:47 P.M.] Just asked. They can, but it'll be another half hour, so I'd need to pick them up at 5. Elena Novak [3:48 P.M.] That's cutting it close. David Chen [3:49 P.M.] They said they'll wait for me if I'm a few minutes late.
Why does Ms. Novak contact Mr. Chen?
At 3:48 P.M., what does Ms. Novak most likely mean when she writes, "That's cutting it close"?
Notice: Elevator maintenance
ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS Maple Court Apartments Elevator B will be out of service from Monday, July 6, to Friday, July 10, while its cables and control panel are replaced. Elevator A will remain in operation, but residents should expect longer waiting times, especially between 7:30 and 9:00 A.M. Residents who are moving furniture or other large items during this period must reserve Elevator A in advance at the management office. Reservations are limited to one hour per apartment. We thank you for your patience. Maple Court Management
What is the purpose of the notice?
What must residents moving large items do?
Welcome to the team
From: Lucia Romano To: Ben Okoye Date: March 27 Subject: Welcome to the team Dear Ben, We are delighted that you will be joining Arcadia Media as a graphic designer on Monday, April 6. On your first morning, please come to the reception desk on the ground floor at 9:00 A.M. I will meet you there and take you to the design department on the fifth floor. You will spend most of your first day with our IT team setting up your laptop and accounts, so there is no need to bring any equipment. However, please bring a form of photo identification so that we can issue your building pass. I look forward to working with you. Lucia Romano Design Director
What is the main purpose of the email?
What is Mr. Okoye asked to bring?
Brightline Car Rental
BRIGHTLINE CAR RENTAL Now at Westport Airport! Pick up your car just steps from the arrivals hall at our new airport counter, open 24 hours a day. • Choose from compact cars, family vans and electric vehicles. • Unlimited mileage on all rentals of three days or more. • Return your car to any of our 12 locations in the state at no extra cost. Book online at brightlinerentals.com and enter the code FLY15 to save 15 percent on rentals that begin before December 31.
What is being advertised?
What is NOT mentioned as a feature of Brightline's service?
New Exhibit at Rivermouth Museum
RIVERMOUTH (May 20) — The Rivermouth Maritime Museum will open a new permanent exhibit on June 15 about the town's history as a shipbuilding center. —[1]— The exhibit includes tools, photographs and a full-size section of a wooden fishing boat built in the town in 1911. Many of the objects were donated by local families. —[2]— "Some people brought in things that had been in their attics for generations," said curator Imani Okafor. "We had no idea how much history was hidden in people's homes." The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday. —[3]— Admission is free for residents of Rivermouth, and tickets for other visitors cost $12. —[4]—
What is the article mainly about?
According to Ms. Okafor, what surprised the museum staff?
In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong? "Together, these families offered more than 300 items."
Pressmark Print Shop: Business Cards
PRESSMARK PRINT SHOP Business Cards Standard cards (printed on one side): 250 for $35 / 500 for $55 Premium cards (thick paper, printed on both sides): 250 for $60 / 500 for $95 Upload your own design, or use one of our free templates. For an extra $40, one of our designers will create a custom design for you. Orders received by 11:00 A.M. are printed the same day. Cards can be collected from our shop at 82 Bell Street or sent by mail for $6. Orders over $100 are mailed free of charge.
What is true about premium cards?
How much would a customer pay for 500 standard cards with a custom design, collected from the shop?
What is indicated about orders over $100?
Memo: Visitor sign-in
MEMO To: All Staff From: Rachel Kim, Office Manager Date: August 3 Re: Visitor sign-in From next Monday, all visitors to our office will be asked to sign in on the tablet at the reception desk instead of in the paper book. The tablet will print a name badge, which visitors must wear while in the building. If you are expecting a visitor, please enter their name and arrival time in the shared visitor calendar at least one day in advance. This allows the system to recognize them and notify you as soon as they arrive. Visitors who are not in the calendar will still be able to sign in, but the receptionist will need to call you to confirm the visit, which may cause a short delay.
What is changing at the office?
What are staff asked to do?
What will happen if a visitor is not listed in advance?
Online chat discussion
Hiro Sato [10:05 A.M.] Quick update on the Delgado Hotels contract. They've accepted our price but want the first delivery of uniforms by October 1 instead of October 15. Maya Johnson [10:07 A.M.] That's two weeks earlier. The fabric for the jackets won't reach us until September 10. Leon Fischer [10:08 A.M.] If we put the second production team on it, we can finish the jackets in ten days. Maya Johnson [10:10 A.M.] That would still leave us about ten days for shipping, which should be enough. Hiro Sato [10:11 A.M.] What about the shirts and trousers? Leon Fischer [10:12 A.M.] Those are already in production. No issue there. Hiro Sato [10:14 A.M.] Great. I'll tell Delgado we can do it. Leon, please let the second team know. Leon Fischer [10:15 A.M.] Will do.
What does Delgado Hotels want to change?
What problem does Ms. Johnson mention?
At 10:12 A.M., what does Mr. Fischer mean when he writes, "No issue there"?
What will Mr. Fischer most likely do next?
Letter from Fernhill Water
Fernhill Water Company PO Box 410 Fernhill January 12 Mr. Arjun Mehta 14 Orchard Lane Fernhill Dear Mr. Mehta, As part of our program to modernize the water network, we will be replacing the water meter at your property. —[1]— The new meter will send readings to us automatically, so our staff will no longer need to visit your home to read it. The work is scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, between 9:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. —[2]— Your water supply will be turned off for about 30 minutes while the meter is replaced. —[3]— There is no charge for the new meter or its installation. If the date is not convenient, please call us at 555-0170 by January 28 to choose another day. —[4]— Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Customer Services Fernhill Water Company
Why was the letter sent to Mr. Mehta?
What is an advantage of the new meter?
What should Mr. Mehta do if he is not available on February 4?
In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong? "You may wish to store some water before this time."
Hall Booking Form
GREENFIELD COMMUNITY HALL — BOOKING FORM Name: Teresa Lindgren Organization: Greenfield Photography Club Event: Annual photo exhibition Dates: Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10 Time: 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. each day Room: Main Hall (capacity 120) Expected number of visitors: about 80 per day Equipment requested: 30 display boards, 4 tables Kitchen use: Yes, both days (tea and coffee for visitors) Rates: Main Hall $20 per hour; kitchen $15 per day; display boards free for registered community groups Is your organization a registered community group? Yes Notes: We will need access on Friday evening, May 8, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. to set up the display boards. Please let us know if there is a charge for this.
What is the purpose of the event?
What is indicated about the Photography Club?
How much will the club pay for using the kitchen?
What does Ms. Lindgren ask about?