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TOEIC Reading Exercise Bank: Sentence Fit, Cohesion, and Documents

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TOEIC Reading currently includes Incomplete Sentences, Text Completion, and Reading Comprehension. The following original exercise bank drills sentence fit, notice cohesion, and status tracking across workplace documents. It is a practice companion to the explanatory task map, not another overview, and it contains no recalled test material.

Use TOEIC Reading vocabulary by part as the explanatory parent guide. Complete the exercises before opening the answers.

Part 5: sentence-level fit

  1. All reimbursement requests must be ______ by a receipt. A accompanied B attended C followed D gathered
  2. The maintenance team responded ______ to the report of a leaking pipe. A prompt B promptly C promptness D prompting
  3. Because seating is limited, advance registration is ______ recommended. A highly B closely C deeply D fully
  4. The revised schedule will take ______ on October 1. A effect B result C action D place
  5. Ms. Gomez is responsible ______ confirming the final guest list. A to B with C for D of
  6. The warranty remains valid ______ the equipment is serviced by an authorized technician. A provided that B despite C whereas D consequently

Answers: 1 A, accompanied by is the required pattern. 2 B, an adverb modifies responded. 3 A, highly recommended is the natural collocation. 4 A, take effect means begin to apply. 5 C, responsible for takes a noun or gerund. 6 A, provided that introduces a condition.

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Part 6: cohesion inside a notice

Choose the best option for each gap.

The east parking lot will close for resurfacing from May 3 through May 5. Employees who normally park there may use the visitor lot without an additional permit. (7) ______, spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Staff are therefore (8) ______ to consider public transportation where practical. The lot is expected to reopen on May 6. (9) ______ the work is delayed by heavy rain, an updated notice will be posted by 4:00 p.m. on May 5. We apologize for any (10) ______ this temporary closure may cause.

  1. A However B Similarly C For instance D Otherwise
  2. A advised B announced C claimed D reminded
  3. A Unless B If C Despite D Until
  4. A inconvenience B inability C objection D shortage

Answers: 7 A, the lack of permit contrasts with limited availability. 8 A, advised to consider gives a recommendation. 9 B, the update depends on the delay occurring. 10 A, cause inconvenience is the conventional expression.

Part 7: connect details across documents

Email, Monday 9:10 a.m.
To: Priya Shah
Subject: Display stands
The six display stands for Thursday's exhibition arrived this morning. One base was cracked, so I asked Bell Supply to replace it. The other five are now in Hall B. —Marco

Supplier reply, Monday 11:25 a.m.
We can dispatch a replacement base today for delivery by Wednesday afternoon. Please retain the damaged base and its packaging until the courier collects them on Friday.

  1. What has already happened? A All six stands were installed. B A defect was reported to the supplier. C The exhibition was postponed.
  2. Where are five stands? A Hall B B the supplier's warehouse C with the courier
  3. When should the replacement arrive? A Monday morning B Wednesday afternoon C Friday
  4. Why must the packaging be retained? A It will be used at the exhibition. B The courier will collect it with the damaged base. C It proves that all six stands arrived late.

Answers: 11 B; Marco asked Bell Supply to replace the damaged part. 12 A is explicitly stated. 13 B; by Wednesday afternoon is the promised latest delivery time. 14 B; the Friday action concerns collection, not replacement delivery.

Policy notice:
Employees may reserve a shared bicycle for up to four hours on weekdays. Weekend reservations must be made by noon on Friday. Helmets are provided, but users must supply their own locks.

  1. What is the maximum weekday reservation? A noon B four hours C one weekend
  2. What must a user provide? A a helmet B a bicycle C a lock
  3. A Saturday reservation should be made no later than: A Friday noon B Saturday noon C four hours before use
  4. Which statement is supported? A The program provides safety helmets. B Weekend use is prohibited. C Locks can be rented.

Answers: 15 B, because up to sets a maximum. 16 C, because their own transfers responsibility to users. 17 A. 18 A; the notice states helmets are provided and does not support the other claims.

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