TOEIC Part 7 — Reading Comprehension
Week 8 · Double Passage — Email + Schedule
Talk'n'Chat English School
Target: 6 minutes
Double passages: Read both documents before answering. Some questions need information from BOTH. Note which document contains which type of information. Usually one is a communication (email/letter) and the other is supporting data (schedule/chart/form).
⏱ Start time: _______ End time: _______
Questions 1–5 refer to the following email and schedule.
Email
To: Sarah Bloomfield From: Kevin Marsh Date: 8 May Subject: Conference Registration
Hi Sarah,
I've just confirmed our registration for the Pacific Business Forum next month. As discussed, I've signed us both up for the full two-day programme. I've also registered James for the afternoon of Day 2 only, as he has the client visit in the morning.
I noticed that the workshop on digital transformation strategy on Day 1 is already fully booked, so I've put us on the waitlist. If a spot opens up, we'll be notified by email. In the meantime, I've registered us for the data analytics session in that same time slot as an alternative.
Could you let me know if you'd like to attend any of the evening networking events? There's an optional dinner on Day 1 that requires advance booking — I haven't signed us up for that yet.
Kevin
Pacific Business Forum — Programme Overview
| Time | Day 1 (Tuesday, 12 June) | Day 2 (Wednesday, 13 June) |
| 9:00–10:30 | Opening Keynote: Future of Business | Keynote: Sustainable Growth Strategies |
| 11:00–12:30 | Workshop A: Digital Transformation Strategy (FULL — waitlist only) | Workshop C: Leadership in Changing Times |
| 11:00–12:30 | Workshop B: Data Analytics for Business (alternative) | Workshop D: International Market Entry |
| 14:00–16:00 | Panel Discussion: Innovation & Disruption | Panel Discussion: Workforce of the Future |
| 18:30–21:00 | Optional Networking Dinner (advance booking required) | Closing Reception (all attendees) |
Question 1
What is the main purpose of Kevin's email?
(A) To cancel the conference registration(B) To update Sarah about their conference bookings(C) To request approval to attend the conference(D) To share the conference programme with Sarah
Question 2
Which session will Kevin and Sarah attend at 11:00 on Day 1?
(A) Workshop A: Digital Transformation Strategy(B) Workshop C: Leadership in Changing Times(C) Workshop B: Data Analytics for Business(D) Panel Discussion: Innovation and Disruption
Question 3
For which part of the conference is James registered?
(A) The full two-day programme(B) Day 1 only(C) The afternoon of Day 2 only(D) The morning of Day 1 only
Question 4
What does Kevin ask Sarah about?
(A) Whether she wants to be added to the workshop waitlist(B) Whether she wants to attend the optional networking dinner(C) Whether she can attend both days of the conference(D) Whether she has received the conference materials
Question 5
According to both documents, what event requires advance booking and is on Day 1?
(A) The Opening Keynote(B) Workshop A: Digital Transformation Strategy(C) The Panel Discussion on Innovation(D) The Optional Networking Dinner
Q1 (B) — Main purpose — Kevin is updating Sarah about what he has booked for the conference.
Q2 (C) — Cross-reference — Workshop A is fully booked (from both email and schedule). Kevin registered them for Workshop B as the alternative, which runs at the same 11:00–12:30 slot.
Q3 (C) — Specific detail from email — 'I've registered James for the afternoon of Day 2 only.'
Q4 (B) — Specific detail from email — 'Could you let me know if you'd like to attend any of the evening networking events? There's an optional dinner on Day 1.'
Q5 (D) — Cross-reference — The email says Kevin hasn't booked the dinner yet (advance booking required) and the schedule shows the Optional Networking Dinner on Day 1 with 'advance booking required.'