Free TOEIC Reading Comprehension Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A notice reads: "The building's fire escape routes are clearly marked with green signs at every exit. Residents should familiarize themselves with the nearest exit before an emergency occurs." What is the main purpose of this notice?
- To inform residents about emergency exit procedures (Correct answer)
- To announce the installation of new fire alarms
- To warn residents about a current fire hazard
- To advertise fire safety equipment for sale
Correct answer: To inform residents about emergency exit procedures
The notice describes exit signs and advises familiarity with exits — its purpose is to inform about emergency evacuation procedures.
The notice serves to inform residents about the existence and location of fire escape routes and advises preparedness. It does not announce new alarms (no mention of installation), warn about a current hazard (no emergency stated), or sell equipment (no commercial intent).
Question 2: A product review states: "The battery life was disappointing — it only lasted four hours despite the manufacturer's claim of ten hours." What is the reviewer criticizing?
- The product did not perform as advertised (Correct answer)
- The product was too expensive for its quality
- The battery cannot be recharged
- The manufacturer's customer service was unhelpful
Correct answer: The product did not perform as advertised
The reviewer contrasts the actual battery life (4 hours) with the manufacturer's claim (10 hours), criticizing the product for not performing as advertised.
The review specifically addresses the gap between the manufacturer's claim (10 hours) and actual performance (4 hours). This criticizes the product for failing to meet advertised specifications. Price, rechargeability, and customer service are not mentioned.
Question 3: An employee handbook states: "Employees are expected to arrive no later than five minutes before their scheduled shift. Chronic lateness may result in disciplinary action." What could happen to employees who are repeatedly late?
- They may face disciplinary measures (Correct answer)
- They will receive a pay reduction
- They will be transferred to a different department
- They must attend a mandatory training session
Correct answer: They may face disciplinary measures
The handbook says 'chronic lateness may result in disciplinary action' — disciplinary action covers potential formal consequences for repeated lateness.
'Disciplinary action' is the stated consequence for chronic lateness. This is the broad category that covers formal responses such as warnings or dismissal. Pay reduction, transfer, and mandatory training are specific examples not mentioned in the text — the handbook uses the general term 'disciplinary action.'
Question 4: A flyer reads: "Annual Membership: $120/year. Monthly Membership: $15/month. Day Pass: $8/visit." If a person visits the facility 14 times per year, which option saves the most money?
- Monthly membership
- Annual membership
- Day passes (Correct answer)
- The options cost the same
Correct answer: Day passes
14 x (day passes) = 12. 12 x 5 (monthly) = 80. Annual = 20. Day passes at 12 are the cheapest option for 14 visits per year.
Day passes: 14 × $8 = $112. Monthly (12 months): 12 × $15 = $180. Annual: $120. Day passes ($112) cost less than both membership options for 14 visits per year. Monthly membership is the most expensive. The answer is day passes, not monthly membership — let me reconsider. Day passes at $112 are cheapest.
Question 5: A memo states: "All expense claims must be submitted with original receipts. Claims submitted without receipts will be returned unpaid." What will happen to claims without receipts?
- They will not be paid and will be sent back (Correct answer)
- They will be paid after a one-week review
- They will be approved if the amount is under $50
- They will be forwarded to senior management
Correct answer: They will not be paid and will be sent back
The memo explicitly states claims without receipts 'will be returned unpaid' — they are rejected and returned without payment.
'Returned unpaid' means the claim is rejected and sent back without reimbursement. No exceptions for review periods, small amounts, or senior management approval are mentioned. This is a direct fact retrieval question.
Question 6: An advertisement reads: "Our fitness center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all public holidays." When is the fitness center closed?
- It is never closed (Correct answer)
- It is closed on public holidays
- It closes at midnight on weekdays
- It is closed on Sundays
Correct answer: It is never closed
'Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all public holidays' means there is no time it is closed — it operates continuously.
'24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all public holidays' means continuous operation with no closures. Options B, C, and D all describe closure scenarios that contradict the advertised 24/7 availability. The center is never closed.
Free TOEIC Reading Comprehension Questions and Answers 2
A notice reads: "The building's fire escape routes are clearly marked with green signs at every exit.
Residents should familiarize themselves with the nearest exit before an emergency occurs." What is the main purpose of this notice?