JLPT Reading for Specific Information 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A store return policy states: 'Items may be returned within 14 days with receipt. Sale items are final sale. Items must be unused and in original packaging. Exchanges only for defective items after 14 days.' A customer bought a sale item and wants to return it 5 days later. Can they?
- No, sale items are final and cannot be returned (Correct answer)
- Yes, it is within the 14-day window
- Only if the item is unused
- Yes, with a receipt
Correct answer: No, sale items are final and cannot be returned
The policy explicitly states that sale items are final sale and therefore not eligible for return regardless of timing.
Question 2: A travel itinerary shows: Day 1 – arrive Osaka, check in. Day 2 – Kyoto day trip (depart 8:00, return 19:00). Day 3 – Nara visit, depart for Tokyo 17:00. On which day does the traveler spend the night in Osaka?
- Day 1 and Day 2 (Correct answer)
- Day 1 only
- Day 2 and Day 3
- All three days
Correct answer: Day 1 and Day 2
The traveler checks in on Day 1 and returns from Kyoto on Day 2 evening, sleeping in Osaka both nights before departing Nara on Day 3.
Question 3: A weather alert reads: 'Heavy rain warning in effect until 18:00. Avoid river areas and underpasses. High winds expected after 20:00. All outdoor events at City Park are cancelled for today.' What is specifically cancelled according to the alert?
- All outdoor events at City Park (Correct answer)
- All outdoor events citywide
- River and underpass access
- Events after 20:00 only
Correct answer: All outdoor events at City Park
The alert specifically cancels outdoor events at City Park; it does not cancel all citywide outdoor events.
Question 4: A club application form states: 'Annual fee: ¥6,000 (payable by April 30). Monthly meetings: first Saturday of each month, 14:00–16:00. New members must attend an orientation before their first meeting.' What must a new member do before attending their first regular meeting?
- Attend an orientation session (Correct answer)
- Pay the annual fee
- Submit the application form
- Contact the club secretary
Correct answer: Attend an orientation session
The form explicitly states new members must attend an orientation before their first regular meeting.
Question 5: A delivery notice left at the door reads: 'Attempted delivery at 14:23. Package held at depot for 7 days. Redelivery available same-day if called before 17:00. Pickup hours: Mon–Sat 9:00–19:00.' The notice was left on a Friday. Until when can the package be held at the depot?
- The following Friday (Correct answer)
- 7 days from Monday
- The following Saturday
- Indefinitely
Correct answer: The following Friday
The package is held for 7 days from Friday, which means the last day to retrieve it is the following Friday.
Question 6: A community center flyer reads: 'Room A (capacity 20): available for reservation. Room B (capacity 50): available for reservation. Kitchen (capacity 10): free use during events, no reservation needed. Gym: members only.' A non-member wants to reserve the gym. Is this possible?
- No, the gym is restricted to members only (Correct answer)
- Yes, with a reservation
- Yes, non-members can use it for free
- Only with special permission
Correct answer: No, the gym is restricted to members only
The flyer clearly states the gym is for members only, so non-members cannot use or reserve it.
Question 7: A contract clause reads: 'Either party may terminate with 30 days written notice. Termination during the first 3 months incurs a ¥10,000 cancellation fee. No fee applies after the initial period.' A subscriber cancels after 4 months. What fee applies?
- No cancellation fee (Correct answer)
- ¥10,000 cancellation fee
- 30-day penalty equivalent
- ¥5,000 partial fee
Correct answer: No cancellation fee
The cancellation fee only applies during the first 3 months; after that initial period, no fee is charged.
JLPT Reading for Specific Information 5
A store return policy states: 'Items may be returned within 14 days with receipt.
Sale items are final sale.
Items must be unused and in original packaging.
Exchanges only for defective items after 14 days.' A customer bought a sale item and wants to return it 5 days later.
Can they?