TOEIC Part 6 — Text Completion (Set 1)
Week 15 · 4 texts · 12 questions · Target time: 8 minutes
Talk'n'Chat English School
Part 6 method: Read the text type and topic first (5 sec). Fill grammar/vocab blanks using surrounding sentences for context. For sentence insertion questions: the inserted sentence must connect to what comes BEFORE and AFTER the blank position.
Text 1 — Internal Memo
TO: All Staff FROM: Human Resources RE: Updated Leave Policy
We would like to inform all employees of several important changes to the company's annual leave policy. 101, these changes will come into effect at the beginning of the next fiscal year.
Under the revised policy, all employees will be entitled to an additional five days of paid leave per year. 102 to the leave request system have also been made to simplify the approval process.
103 You are encouraged to review the full policy document, which is available on the company intranet. Please direct any questions to your department manager or the HR team.
101
(A) Hereafter(B) Nevertheless(C) Effective(D) However
102
(A) Update(B) Updating(C) Updates(D) Updated
103 — Choose the sentence that best fits the blank position
(A) The new policy was drafted last year.(B) A training session will be held to explain the changes in detail.(C) All staff must reapply for their current positions.(D) HR is pleased to announce a new recruitment drive.
Text 2 — Email to Customer
Subject: Your Recent Order — Delivery Update
Dear Ms. Williams,
Thank you for your recent order with Meridian Office Supplies. We are writing to let you know that 104 a delay in the delivery of your order due to higher than expected demand for several products in our catalogue.
Your order is now 105 to arrive within the next five to seven business days. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
106 As a gesture of goodwill, we would like to offer you a 10% discount on your next order. Please use the code MERI10 at checkout.
Sincerely,
Customer Relations Team
104
(A) there has been(B) there was been(C) it has been(D) there will have
105
(A) schedule(B) scheduled(C) scheduling(D) scheduler
106
(A) We look forward to your feedback on this matter.(B) We value your business and regret that we were unable to meet our usual standards.(C) Please note that refunds are not available on this order.(D) Your previous order was delivered on time.
Text 3 — Job Advertisement
Highfield Consulting is seeking a highly motivated Marketing Manager to join our expanding team. The successful candidate will be 107 for developing and implementing the company's marketing strategy across all platforms.
Applicants should have a minimum of five years' experience in a senior marketing role, 108 strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency in digital marketing tools and social media platforms is also essential.
109 Applications should be submitted via our company website by the 28th of this month.
107
(A) responsible(B) accountability(C) responding(D) in charge
108
(A) in addition to(B) alongside with(C) together to(D) together of
109
(A) The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.(B) We require all applicants to have a valid driving licence.(C) Highfield Consulting was founded in 1995.(D) Marketing budgets will be reviewed next quarter.
Text 4 — Public Notice
NOTICE: Building Maintenance — Elevator Service Suspension
Please be advised that the main elevator in Tower B will be 110 of service from Monday the 9th through Wednesday the 11th for scheduled maintenance work.
During this period, residents and visitors are requested to use the stairwells on the east and west sides of the building. 111 the inconvenience this may cause, we appreciate your patience.
112 For urgent assistance during the maintenance period, please contact the building management office on extension 204.
110
(A) in(B) out(C) off(D) away
111
(A) Despite(B) Although(C) Regarding(D) Apologising for
112
(A) The building has been in operation since 1988.(B) The freight elevator on the north side will remain in operation throughout this period.(C) Maintenance work has been cancelled.(D) A new elevator will be installed next year.
101C
102C
103B
104A
105B
106B
107A
108A
109A
110B
111A
112B
101 (C) Effective — "Effective [date], these changes will come into effect" = starting from. Common announcement language. 'Hereafter' is archaic; 'Nevertheless' is contrast; 'However' needs a contrast.
102 (C) Updates — Subject of the sentence: "Updates to the system have also been made." Noun (plural) as subject.
103 (B) — The inserted sentence must follow information about the new policy details and lead into "You are encouraged to review..." Option B announces training, which naturally precedes "review the document."
104 (A) there has been — "There has been a delay" = a delay exists/occurred. Present perfect because the delay is current/ongoing. "There was been" is grammatically wrong.
105 (B) scheduled — "now scheduled to arrive" = planned to arrive. Past participle as adjective after linking verb.
106 (B) — The inserted sentence comes after the apology and before the discount offer. Option B (we value your business and regret...) bridges the apology with the goodwill gesture naturally.
107 (A) responsible — "will be responsible for developing" — adjective after 'be', followed by 'for'. 'In charge' also works structurally but needs 'of', not shown.
108 (A) in addition to — "five years' experience... in addition to strong skills" = plus/as well as. 'Alongside with' is non-standard; 'together to/of' are wrong.
109 (A) — The sentence must come after qualifications and before the application instruction. Salary and benefits information naturally bridges the two.
110 (B) out — "out of service" = not operating. Fixed phrase. 'In service' = operating (opposite).
111 (A) Despite — "Despite the inconvenience" = even though it causes inconvenience. 'Despite' + noun phrase. 'Although' needs a clause.
112 (B) — The sentence must come after stairwell instructions and before emergency contact info. Option B provides an important practical detail (freight elevator available) that helps people during the closure.