TOEIC Part 7 — Reading Comprehension
Week 3 · Single Passage — Notice
Talk'n'Chat English School
Target: 3.5 minutes
Notices: Identify who the notice is for, what event or change is described, what action is required, and by when. Deadlines are frequently tested — read them carefully.
⏱ Start time: _______ End time: _______
Questions 1–4 refer to the following notice.
NOTICE TO ALL TENANTS — RIVERSIDE TOWER
Subject: Scheduled Fire Safety Inspection — Friday, 22 November
Please be advised that a mandatory fire safety inspection will be conducted throughout Riverside Tower on Friday, 22 November, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The inspection will be carried out by certified inspectors from the City Fire Safety Authority in compliance with local building regulations.
All tenants are required to ensure that fire exits on their floors are clear and unobstructed at the time of inspection. Any items currently stored in stairwells or blocking emergency exit routes must be removed no later than Thursday, 21 November.
Inspectors will require brief access to all occupied units during the day. If your staff will not be present during business hours on the 22nd, please contact the building management office at ext. 101 by Wednesday, 20 November, so that access arrangements can be made in advance.
The inspection is expected to cause minimal disruption to normal operations. However, brief interruptions to the elevator service may occur as inspectors move between floors.
For further information, contact Building Management at management@riversidetower.co.
Question 1
Why is the inspection being conducted?
(A) Because a fire was reported in the building(B) To comply with local building safety regulations(C) At the request of a tenant(D) As part of a new management contract
Question 2
What must tenants do before 21 November?
(A) Contact the building management office(B) Ensure their staff are present on the 22nd(C) Remove items blocking fire exits and stairwells(D) Submit a safety compliance report
Question 3
What should tenants do if their staff will not be in on the 22nd?
(A) Email the City Fire Safety Authority(B) Call ext. 101 by Wednesday, 20 November(C) Request a rescheduled inspection(D) Leave a key at the management office
Question 4
What disruption may tenants experience?
(A) The building will be closed all day(B) Power outages may occur on some floors(C) The elevator service may be briefly interrupted(D) Parking will be unavailable
Q1 (B) — Reason — 'in compliance with local building regulations.'
Q2 (C) — Specific detail — 'Any items currently stored in stairwells or blocking emergency exit routes must be removed no later than Thursday, 21 November.'
Q3 (B) — Specific detail — 'please contact the building management office at ext. 101 by Wednesday, 20 November.'
Q4 (C) — Specific detail — 'brief interruptions to the elevator service may occur as inspectors move between floors.'