TOEIC® Reading Practice Test 10

Attention, Brightfield Mall Tenants and StaffThe north parking garage will be closed for resurfacing from Monday, 14 April, through Sunday, 27 April. During this period, all store employees 131 to park in the overflow lot on Carver Street. Customer parking in the south garage will not be affected. A free shuttle bus will run between the Carver Street lot and the mall’s east entrance every ten minutes 132 7:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. Staff who work later than 10:00 P.M. may request a security escort to their vehicles by calling the front desk. We understand that this 133 may cause some inconvenience, particularly during the busy Easter weekend. 134 Please direct any questions to the mall management office at extension 220. Thank you for your cooperation. Brightfield Mall Management

Kerrow Valley Farm — Guided Farm ToursEvery weekend from June to September, Kerrow Valley Farm opens its gates to visitors 135 want to see how their food is grown. Our two-hour guided tour takes you through the apple orchards, the dairy barn, and our new greenhouse, where we grow tomatoes and herbs all year round. Our guides, all of whom live and work on the farm, give 136 explanations of each stage of production, from planting to packing. Children can help feed the calves, and everyone is invited to taste fresh milk and cheese made on site. At the end of the tour, guests are welcome to pick their own strawberries in the fields behind the farmhouse. 137 Tickets cost $18 for adults and $9 for children under twelve. Because group sizes are limited to 20 people, we 138 booking online at least a week before your visit. Tours depart at 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. from the farm shop.

Is Your Car Ready for Winter?Cold weather is hard on vehicles. That is why Halvorsen Auto Care is offering a complete winter inspection throughout November. Book before 30 November and pay just $39, a 139 of 40 percent off our regular price. Our certified technicians will check your battery, tires, brakes, lights, and heating system, and they will top up your windshield washer fluid with a winter formula. The inspection takes 140 45 minutes, so there is no need to leave your car with us. Simply relax in our comfortable customer lounge. 141 Customers who have the inspection done will also receive a coupon for 15 percent off any repairs 142 during the inspection. The coupon is valid until 31 January. To book, call 555-0176 or visit any of our three locations in Eastfield, Morton, and Barrow Hill.

Installing Your ShelfLink Digital Price LabelsBefore you begin, make sure that the ShelfLink base station is plugged in and 143 to your store’s wireless network. The small light on the front of the station will turn blue when it is ready. Next, attach each label to the front edge of the shelf using the adhesive strip on the back. Press 144 for about ten seconds so that the label stays in place. Labels should be placed at least five centimeters apart. The labels will display prices automatically once they are linked to your inventory system. 145 , you will need to scan the barcode on each label with the ShelfLink app on your tablet or smartphone. The app will confirm each successful link with a green check mark. 146 Once all labels are linked, any price change you make in your inventory system will appear on the shelves within two minutes.

Lorenzo Batista 9:12 A.M.: Hi Priya. The produce delivery just came, but Greenfield Farms sent only half the tomatoes we ordered. Priya Ramanathan 9:14 A.M.: Again? That’s the second time this month. Lorenzo Batista 9:15 A.M.: We need at least ten kilos for today’s lunch specials. Priya Ramanathan 9:17 A.M.: I’ll call them and ask for the rest to be sent before 11:00. If they can’t manage it, I’ll pick some up at the wholesale market on my way in. Lorenzo Batista 9:18 A.M.: Sounds good. Should I take the tomato soup off the menu board for now? Priya Ramanathan 9:19 A.M.: Let’s hold off on that. Lorenzo Batista 9:20 A.M.: OK. I’ll start preparing the other dishes, then.

Dunmore Fleet Services — Vehicle Maintenance RequestDescription of problem: The check-engine light came on while I was driving to a client’s office yesterday, and the van has been making a grinding noise whenever I brake. I need the van for a sales trip to Portsmouth on 10 March, so I would appreciate it if the work could be completed before then. If the repairs will take longer, please arrange a replacement vehicle for the trip. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY — Assigned to: T. Villanueva | Estimated completion: 7 March | Replacement vehicle needed: No

Notice to Passengers — Winter TimetableBeginning 1 October, the Port Aldous–Merrow Island ferry will operate on its winter timetable. Departures from Port Aldous will be reduced from eight to five per day, with the first sailing at 7:30 A.M. and the last at 6:00 P.M. The café on the upper deck will be open on weekends only. Because the vessel used in winter carries only 24 cars, passengers traveling with vehicles are strongly encouraged to reserve space in advance. Reservations can be made at www.aldousferries.com or at the ticket office in either port. Foot passengers and cyclists do not need a reservation. Monthly commuter passes purchased before 1 October will remain valid until their expiration date. The summer timetable will return on 1 April. Aldous Island Ferries

Harborview Suites — Guest Satisfaction SurveyComments: The front desk staff were wonderful. Mr. Adeyemi even arranged a late checkout so that I could return to my room between my final client meeting and my flight home. My only real disappointment was breakfast. By 8:30 most of the hot dishes had run out and were not replaced, which was frustrating when I had early appointments to get to. I will be back in the area in September for a conference and would consider staying here again if this situation improves.

Northbeam Radio 94.7 — Share Your Story on Community VoicesEvery Sunday at 10:00 A.M., Northbeam Radio airs Community Voices, a half-hour program featuring true stories from listeners across the Tallis Bay region. We are especially interested in stories about local businesses, volunteers, and neighborhood traditions. How to submit: Send us a written summary of no more than 300 words using the form below, and include a telephone number so that one of our producers can contact you. Because we receive hundreds of submissions each month, we are able to reply only to those people whose stories are selected for the program. Selected contributors are invited to our studio on Dace Street to record their story with a producer. Recording sessions usually last about an hour. Contributors who are unable to travel to the studio can record at home using a free recording kit, which we will send to them by mail. As a thank-you, every contributor receives a Northbeam Radio travel mug and a digital copy of the finished broadcast.

GreenRoot Liquid Plant Food — For vegetables, flowers, and houseplantsNet contents: 1 liter (makes up to 200 liters of plant food solution) Directions: Shake well before use. Mix one capful (5 ml) with 1 liter of water. For outdoor plants, apply every two weeks during the growing season (March to September). For houseplants, apply once a month throughout the year. Do not apply to dry soil; water plants lightly before feeding. Storage: Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Do not allow the product to freeze. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Made by Talvera Agricultural Products, Fresno, California. Questions? Call our gardening helpline at 1-800-555-0192, Monday to Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., or visit talvera-agri.com for seasonal planting tips.

Dining Out: Saffron & Salt, 42 Kellerman AvenueWhen chef Nadia Farouk closed her small lunch counter at the Eastgate Market last year, many of her regular customers feared they had eaten the last of her spiced lamb flatbreads. They need not have worried. Ms. Farouk has reopened in a much larger space on Kellerman Avenue, and the flatbreads are still on the menu, along with an expanded choice of dinner dishes inspired by her travels in Morocco and Turkey. I visited on a busy Friday evening. Although every table was taken, our server was attentive and our food arrived promptly. The grilled vegetable platter was generous enough for two people, but the slow-cooked chicken with apricots was the highlight of the meal. My only complaint concerns the desserts, which were rather ordinary compared with everything else. Prices are reasonable, with all main courses priced between $16 and $24. Saffron & Salt is open Tuesday through Sunday from 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Reservations are recommended on weekends.

Hyun-woo Baek 2:05 P.M.: Quick update: Line 3 is down again. The labeling machine keeps jamming. Adaeze Nwosu 2:06 P.M.: How long will it take to fix? Hyun-woo Baek 2:07 P.M.: The technician says at least three hours. He has to get a replacement roller from the supplier. Adaeze Nwosu 2:08 P.M.: That’s a problem. The Merriton order is supposed to go out first thing tomorrow — 4,000 bottles of pasta sauce. Gustavo Pereira 2:10 P.M.: Line 1 finishes its current run at 3:30. We could move the Merriton job over there. Adaeze Nwosu 2:11 P.M.: Would that delay anything else? Gustavo Pereira 2:12 P.M.: The Holloway order would slip to Thursday, but they don’t need it until next week anyway. Adaeze Nwosu 2:13 P.M.: Then let’s go with that. Mei, could you let the warehouse know the pallets will be ready later than planned? Mei Rautio 2:15 P.M.: Sure. I’ll message them now, and I’ll ask the evening shift to stay until all the bottles are packed. Hyun-woo Baek 2:16 P.M.: Thanks, everyone. I’ll post again once Line 3 is running.

As you know, construction of the new laboratory building on the west side of the Lindgate Pharmaceuticals campus is now complete. I am pleased to announce that the Research and Development department will begin moving into the building on Monday, 8 September. [1] The move will take place in stages over three weeks so that ongoing experiments are disrupted as little as possible. The analytical chemistry team will move first, followed by the formulation team during the week of 15 September. The quality control laboratory will remain in its current location until the end of the month, as its new testing equipment has not yet been delivered. [2] Each team leader will receive a detailed moving schedule by 29 August. In the meantime, please begin labeling your equipment and supplies using the colored stickers available from the facilities office. [3] Items without a label may not be delivered to the correct room. Please note that staff will not be able to enter the new building until their security badges have been updated. [4] Badges can be updated at the reception desk in the main building on any weekday between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. If you have questions about the move, please contact me at extension 4417.

Castellan Motors Announces New Battery Plant in RennickDETROIT, 4 June — Castellan Motors today announced plans to build a battery manufacturing plant in Rennick, Ohio, the company’s first facility dedicated to producing batteries for electric vehicles. [1] Construction will begin in October, and the plant is expected to start operating in early 2028. The 60,000-square-meter facility will supply batteries for Castellan’s popular Vireo compact SUV as well as two new models that the company plans to introduce over the next three years. [2] Once it reaches full capacity, the plant will employ approximately 1,200 people. “Rennick offered everything we were looking for: an experienced workforce, excellent rail connections, and strong support from the local government,” said Castellan CEO Martin Oduya. [3] The company is also working with Rennick Community College to develop a training program for future employees. Classes in battery assembly and quality testing will be offered free of charge starting next spring. [4] More information about job openings will be posted on the Castellan Motors careers page in the coming months.

Brennan Cooking School — October Evening and Weekend WorkshopsAll ingredients, aprons, and equipment are provided, and participants take home everything they make. Each workshop is limited to 12 participants. Participants who cancel at least 72 hours before a workshop receive a full refund. Later cancellations are not refunded, but the registration may be transferred to another workshop for a $10 fee. Students enrolled in the school’s Professional Chef program receive a 20 percent discount on all workshops. Registration opens two weeks before each workshop and can be completed online at www.brennancooking.com or at our front desk. Gift certificates are available in any amount.

Hello, I am registered for the pasta workshop this Saturday morning, but I have just been asked to work that day and will not be able to attend. I realize it is too late for a refund, but I would like to transfer to the same workshop later in the month, if any places are still available. I understand there is a small charge for this, and I am happy to pay it. Also, my husband would like to join me for a class. He is a keen baker and was hoping to take the bread workshop, but he works late on Wednesdays. Will that workshop be offered again on a weekend in November? If so, we would both like to sign up for it. By the way, I took the knife skills class last month and enjoyed it very much. Mr. Achebe was an excellent teacher, and I have been recommending your school to all my friends. Thank you for your help. Delphine Moreau

Dear Mr. Quintero, Thank you for the prompt shipment of our spring order, which arrived at our warehouse yesterday. Unfortunately, when our staff unpacked the boxes, they found that 18 of the 60 blue serving bowls were chipped or cracked. The damage seems to have been caused by a lack of packing material, as the bowls had been stacked directly on top of one another. We would prefer replacements rather than a refund, since the bowls are featured in our summer catalog, which will be mailed to customers on 20 May. Could you let me know whether you can ship replacements before that date? I have attached photographs of the damaged items for your records. Our warehouse team has set the damaged bowls aside until we hear from you. In addition, our stores in Brampton and Lisle have reported strong sales of your olive-green coffee mugs. I would like to add 120 of them to our next regular order in June. Best regards, Oksana Petrenko Senior Buyer, Hollin & Crane Home Goods

Dear Ms. Petrenko, I am very sorry about the condition of the bowls, and thank you for sending the photographs. We have already addressed the matter with our packing team, and your future orders will be packed with extra protective material. We have 12 blue serving bowls in stock, and I will send them to you by express courier today at no charge. The remaining six will come from our next production run and should reach you by 16 May. Please do not return the damaged bowls; you may dispose of them or keep them for display purposes. Our shipping department will e-mail you the tracking number for today’s courier delivery this afternoon. I am delighted to hear that the olive-green mugs are selling well. Once again, please accept our apologies. As a thank-you for your patience, I will apply a 10 percent discount to the mugs in your June order. Sincerely, Rafael Quintero Customer Accounts, Marlowe Ceramics

Kettleby Coffee Roasters — Wholesale Program for Cafés and RestaurantsKettleby has been roasting small-batch coffee in Wellmont since 2009. We buy our beans directly from growers in Colombia, Ethiopia, and Guatemala, and our buyers visit each partner farm at least once a year. Every bag is roasted to order, never taken from old stock. Our wholesale customers enjoy: • Freshly roasted beans, shipped within 48 hours of roasting • Free delivery on orders over $300 within the Wellmont area • A free barista training session for new wholesale customers (for up to four staff members) • Volume pricing: 5% off orders of 20–39 kg and 10% off orders of 40 kg or more All beans are sold in 1 kg bags. Not sure which blend is right for your business? New customers can request a free sample pack of any three blends by calling 555-0148. About our training: Sessions last three hours and take place at our roastery on Denholm Street. Our head barista covers grinding, espresso extraction, and milk steaming. Additional staff members beyond the first four may join for $25 per person.

Kettleby Coffee Roasters — Wholesale Order FormSpecial instructions: Please deliver before 7:00 A.M., as we open at 7:30. Our delivery entrance is at the side of the building on Pell Street. We would also like to arrange the training session for our staff.

Hello, Our first order arrived at 6:45 on Friday morning, well before we opened, which we really appreciated. The coffee has already been very popular with our customers, especially the espresso. Several customers have even asked whether they can buy bags of beans to brew at home. However, one item was short: we received only 10 of the House Blend bags we ordered. Could you please send the rest as soon as possible, ideally with an early-morning delivery like the first one? We are almost out. Regarding the training session, five of our baristas would like to attend. I understand that there is normally a limit, so I would be willing to pay for the additional person if necessary. Any weekday afternoon next week would suit us, as the café is quieter after 2:00 P.M. and I can manage without them for a few hours. Finally, we are thinking of adding a decaffeinated coffee to our menu. Is there any way we could try your decaf blend before ordering it? Best regards, Yusuf Demir Owner, The Linden Tree Café

Tour Coordinator — Solano Heritage Tours, LisbonSolano Heritage Tours, which offers walking and coach tours of Portugal’s historic towns, is seeking a full-time Tour Coordinator to plan itineraries, manage bookings, and support our team of guides. The coordinator will also respond to customer inquiries by phone and e-mail and help train new guides each spring. Requirements: at least two years of experience in the tourism industry; fluency in English and Portuguese; a valid driver’s license. Knowledge of a third language, especially Spanish or French, is strongly preferred. The successful candidate should be available to start on 1 September. To apply, send a CV and cover letter to Marta Figueiredo at hr@solanotours.pt by 30 June. Interviews will be held during the week of 7 July at our office on Rua das Flores. Candidates living outside Lisbon may request a video interview. We offer a competitive salary, 25 days of paid vacation, and free tours for employees’ family members.

Dear Ms. Figueiredo, Please find attached my CV and cover letter for the Tour Coordinator position advertised on your Web site. For the past three years, I have worked as a guide for a cycling tour company in Porto, leading groups of up to fifteen visitors. Spanish is my first language, and I am also fluent in English and Portuguese. In my current role, I also manage the company’s online booking system and respond to customer reviews, which I believe has prepared me well for the planning side of the position. Although I live in Porto, I would prefer to travel to Lisbon for an interview so that I can meet your team in person. However, I will be leading a tour group in the Douro Valley from 7 to 9 July. I would therefore be grateful if my interview could be scheduled for later that week. I have also attached a reference letter from my current employer, Rota Verde Cycling Tours. Thank you for considering my application. Sincerely, Nicolás Iturbe

Solano Heritage Tours — Tour Coordinator InterviewsNote: Tiago Mendes will be at the International Tourism Fair in Madrid on 11 July. Ana Ribeiro (Senior Guide) will take his place on the interview panel that day. Each interview will last about 45 minutes. Candidates attending in person should report to the reception desk on the second floor.

As many of you know, Horizon Travel will launch a digital edition of the magazine in January. In addition to all the articles from the print edition, it will offer short videos, interactive maps, and a searchable archive of past issues. To prepare for the launch, I have scheduled a planning meeting for Thursday, 11 September, from 9:30 A.M. to noon in Conference Room B. Attendance is required for all section editors (News, Features, Culture, and City Guides) and members of the marketing team; other staff are welcome to attend. Before the meeting, please read the draft project plan, which I have uploaded to the shared drive. If you would like to add an item to the agenda, send it to my assistant, Kofi Mensah, by Friday, 5 September. The final agenda will be distributed on Monday, 8 September. Staff who are unable to attend will receive a summary of the discussion the following week. Lunch will be served in the staff lounge after the meeting for everyone who attends.

Horizon Travel — Digital Edition Planning MeetingPlease bring a laptop or tablet to view the app prototype. Coffee and pastries will be available during the break.

Hi Beatriz, I’ve just learned that the photographer I hired for our Iceland feature can meet only on Thursday morning, because she flies to Reykjavik that afternoon. The Iceland story will be the cover feature of our February issue, so it’s important that everything goes smoothly. Since the shoot is scheduled for October, I really need to go over the details with her before she leaves. Would it be possible for me to swap slots with Carla? That way I could meet the photographer at 10:30 and still be back in plenty of time. I’ve already checked with Carla, and she doesn’t mind. Please let me know if the change works for you. Also, I’ve read the project plan on the shared drive. The section on video assumes that each editor will film his or her own content, but most of us have no filming experience at all. I’d like to propose hiring a freelance video producer for the first six months, and I’ll include cost estimates in my presentation. Thanks, Emeka