TOEIC Part 7 — Reading Comprehension
Week 10 · Double Passage — Advertisement + Email Inquiry
Talk'n'Chat English School
Target: 6 minutes
Key double passage skill: The second document (email/letter) usually refers to information in the first (ad/notice). Questions about what the writer 'misunderstood' or 'got wrong' require you to compare both documents carefully.
⏱ Start time: _______ End time: _______
Questions 1–5 refer to the following advertisement and email.
Advertisement
MERIDIAN CONFERENCE CENTRE — VENUE HIRE
Meridian Conference Centre offers premium event spaces in the city centre, suitable for corporate meetings, product launches, training sessions, and social functions.
Available spaces:
• Grand Hall — seats up to 300 · full AV system · catering available · from $1,200/day
• Boardroom Suite — seats up to 20 · video conferencing · whiteboard · from $350/half day
• Training Room A/B — seats up to 40 each · projector and screen · from $280/half day
Catering: In-house catering packages are available for groups of 15 or more. A minimum notice of five business days is required for catering orders.
Parking: Complimentary parking is available for up to 50 vehicles in our underground car park. Additional parking is available at the Meridian Street public car park nearby.
Bookings: All bookings must be made at least three business days in advance. A 20% deposit is required to confirm the booking. For enquiries, contact us at events@meridiancc.com or call 09-555-0177.
Email Inquiry
To: events@meridiancc.com From: Helen Okafor Date: Tuesday, 3 October
Subject: Venue Enquiry — Training Session for 35 People
Dear Meridian Conference Centre team,
I am writing to enquire about booking a venue for a staff training session for approximately 35 participants. The session is planned for Monday, 9 October, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Based on your website, I believe either Training Room A or B would be suitable. Could you please confirm availability for that date? I would also like to arrange catering for the group — a light morning tea around 10:30 a.m. would be ideal.
I understand that parking is complimentary for all attendees, which is a significant benefit as many of our staff drive to work.
Please let me know the total cost including catering, and whether a deposit is required to hold the booking.
Many thanks,
Helen Okafor
Question 1
What type of event does Helen Okafor want to hold?
(A) A product launch for 300 people(B) A board meeting with video conferencing(C) A staff training session for approximately 35 people(D) A corporate dinner for 15 or more
Question 2
Which room does Helen believe would be suitable?
(A) The Grand Hall(B) The Boardroom Suite(C) Training Room A or B(D) Any room that seats up to 50
Question 3
What potential problem exists with Helen's catering request?
(A) Catering is not available for groups under 40(B) Her event date does not give the required five business days notice for catering(C) Morning tea is not offered on the catering menu(D) Catering is only available for full-day bookings
Question 4
What has Helen misunderstood about the parking?
(A) She thinks parking is free, but it actually costs extra(B) She thinks all attendees can park free, but the complimentary spaces are limited to 50 vehicles(C) She thinks the car park is underground, but it is on the street(D) She thinks parking is included in the room hire fee
Question 5
What does Helen ask about regarding payment?
(A) Whether she can pay by credit card(B) Whether group discounts are available(C) The total cost including catering and whether a deposit is required(D) Whether the venue offers payment in instalments
Q1 (C) — Specific detail from email — 'a staff training session for approximately 35 participants.'
Q2 (C) — Specific detail from email — 'I believe either Training Room A or B would be suitable.'
Q3 (B) — Cross-reference — The ad states 'A minimum notice of five business days is required for catering.' Helen's email is dated Tuesday 3 October; the event is Monday 9 October — that is only four business days (Wed, Thu, Fri, Mon). This is one day short of the required notice.
Q4 (B) — Cross-reference — The ad says 'Complimentary parking is available for up to 50 vehicles.' Helen says 'I understand that parking is complimentary for all attendees' — she has missed the 50-vehicle limit.
Q5 (C) — Specific detail from email — 'Please let me know the total cost including catering, and whether a deposit is required.'