Reading Comprehension Target Audience Flashcards
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Memo: To: Staff Subject: New Safety Rules Please note that starting next Monday, all employees must wear safety goggles in the production area at all times. This rule is for your safety and is mandatory. Thank you for your cooperation. Question: What is the main purpose of this memo?
Answer: To inform employees about a new safety rule.
The memo explicitly states, "Please note that starting next Monday, all employees must wear safety goggles... This rule is for your safety and is mandatory." This sentence directly communicates a new, compulsory safety regulation. The primary purpose is to inform staff about this change and ensure their compliance with the new rule.
Notice: Free Health Clinic this Saturday! Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Community Center, Room 101 Services: Blood pressure checks, vaccinations, and basic medical consultations. Question: What service can you receive at the health clinic?
Answer: Vaccinations.
The notice clearly lists "Services: Blood pressure checks, vaccinations, and basic medical consultations." Among the options provided, "Vaccinations" is directly stated as a service offered at the free health clinic. Therefore, individuals attending the clinic can receive vaccinations.
Bus Schedule (Route 15): Departs Main St.: 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM Arrives Downtown: 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM Question: If you take the 9:00 AM bus from Main St., what time will you arrive Downtown?
Answer: 9:30 AM
The bus schedule shows that if a bus "Departs Main St.: 9:00 AM," it "Arrives Downtown: 9:30 AM." By matching the departure time with its corresponding arrival time, it is clear that taking the 9:00 AM bus will result in an arrival downtown at 9:30 AM.
Sentence: "Many students appreciated the teacher's concise instructions because they were easy to understand and saved time." Question: What does the word "concise" most likely mean in this sentence?
Answer: Simple and brief.
The sentence states that students appreciated the teacher's instructions because "they were easy to understand and saved time." The word "concise" means expressing much in few words, which aligns perfectly with instructions that are easy to understand and time-saving. Therefore, "simple and brief" is the most accurate meaning in this context.
Label: *Toaster Instructions: Plug in the toaster. Place bread inside. Set the timer and press the lever. Warning: Do not use near water.* Question: What should you avoid when using this toaster?
Answer: Using it near water.
The toaster instructions include a clear "Warning: Do not use near water." This explicitly states a safety precaution and something to avoid when operating the appliance. Ignoring this warning could lead to electrical hazards.