TOEIC ETS 2026 – Reading test 2

One day nearly 160 years ago, Arianna Sweeney brought some of her homemade muffins to the local town square to give to her friends. Everyone loved them! ——-, Ms. Sweeney started sharing muffins with anyone who wanted one. ——-. After a few months, she became known around town as the Muffin Lady.

When Rowena Ellison opened the Moortap Bistro in a remote village in the Downland Moors, she wanted to attract customers from larger towns. She ——- an unusual menu of local dishes prepared with less familiar ingredients, all in a beautiful setting. Her plan worked.

The ——- became one of the area’s most successful venues and remains so now. At this point, though, Ellison says she is ready to close the bistro and retire.

“I’ve loved every minute of this adventure,” says Ellison. “I’ve been in the restaurant business for almost 50 years. ——-. It’s such a ——- environment. I’m finally ready to slow down.”

Congratulations on your purchase of a Gregerson Pro Phone 13. As a special gift, we are offering you a free three-month subscription to Radial Tunes, an extensive digital music library. As a Radial Tunes subscriber, you can access hundreds of songs, music videos, and playlists specially curated by other users. To subscribe, simply complete the following form. You will receive a coupon code via e-mail. To redeem it, visit www.radialtunes.com/signup and enter the code. The code is valid for one-time use only and expires 24 hours after being sent.

To: All Staff
From: Jun Heo, Associate Director, Human Resources
Date: March 31
Re: New business cards

As a result of our merger with Frantum Corporation, printed business cards for all Ketola Enterprises employees will be replaced. All employees should receive the new business cards by May 1. Please stop distributing the old business cards when the new cards are delivered. The new cards will feature the new corporate name (yet to be revealed) and our exciting new logo. The new cards will be printed on a higher-quality paper stock, as many of you requested.

Jared Oxley [9:03 A.M.]
Thursday, September 4. It will take up most of the day. Are you still planning to come?

Priya Begani [9:05 A.M.]
I wouldn’t miss it! I only asked because I’m trying to decide when to schedule an accounting department meeting during that week, and the only days I’ll be in the office are September 2, 3, and 4. After that, I won’t be back until September 15, which would be too late.

Jared Oxley [9:06 A.M.]
Don’t forget that the office will be closed on the morning of September 2 for maintenance work. The crew is supposed to be finished by noon, but you never know.

Priya Begani [9:07 A.M.]
Oh, right. The last time they did maintenance work, the office ended up being closed all day. That leaves only one sure date for that accounting meeting then. Thanks for reminding me.

Jared Oxley [9:08 A.M.]
No problem. By the way, a few of us are getting together at Ayala’s Bistro after work today. Would you like to join us?

This e-mail is being sent to all employees who have not yet signed the Faeber Electric Employee Handbook acceptance page. Acceptance of the terms is required of all employees and was requested in an e-mail I sent on May 1. Failure to sign the form may result in delayed salary payments.

The Faeber Electric Employee Handbook and the signature page are available at faeberelectric.com/handbook. A chart summarizing the key points in the handbook is also available on that site.

If you have any questions, please contact your manager or reach out directly to me.

Best,

CVT Direct is an Australian trade magazine published by Lorne Transportation, the largest freight vehicle corporation in the country. The magazine is sent free upon request to mid- and upper-level managers of dealerships with fleets of 25 or more vehicles for transporting goods nationwide.

Gernack Home has proudly provided customized home-renovation solutions in the Nashville area for 30 years. We work with clients on projects of all kinds, no matter how large or small. Our specialties are renovating kitchens and bathrooms, converting basements and garages into recreation rooms or home offices, and building home additions.

We can assure you that Gernack Home installs only products of the highest quality. You will surely join our list of satisfied customers once you see the work done by our team of expert installers.

Dear Ms. Woods,

Thank you for your recent purchase! We hope you are enjoying your items. — [1] —.

We wanted to take the opportunity to suggest some other items you might like. — [2] —. Please visit honeycanyonapparel.com/wardrobe and enter code RN49X to see a list of suggestions curated especially for you. — [3] —. Among the selections, we have highlighted several sweaters that would look beautiful with the skirt you bought.

And, to thank you for being a Honey Canyon customer for so many years, we are also offering you a 20 percent discount on your next order. — [4] —. Simply place an order within one month to receive the discount.

We look forward to helping you fill your closet with our latest styles!

Sincerely,

Wherever you want to go, from the beach to the backwoods, the Nibora XC-35 can take you there! The XC-35’s powerful engine provides up to 275 horsepower, while the redesigned body gives this SUV a sleek and sporty look. With significant clearance from the ground and strong stabilization to protect from bumps, the Nibora XC-35 offers a smooth ride even on the roughest terrain and will give you the confidence to take it on any wilderness adventure.

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Options available for the XC-35 include a sunroof, a Sonic Boom stereo system, cruise control, a roof rack, and more. To save on the options you love, visit your nearby Nibora dealer to see what kinds of value packages they offer.

And before you visit, go to www.nibora.com/build and customize the look of your new Nibora XC-35 by choosing exterior color, upholstery style, and graphic decals.

It’s never too late to learn to play an instrument. A leader in children’s music lessons for over 15 years, Koloa Music Education Collective is pleased to announce our private music education program for adults. — [1] —. Beginning on August 28, we will offer guitar and violin instruction for beginners.

All our instructors hold at least a bachelor’s degree in music and have performance experience in orchestras or bands. Our instructors also have a record of success in music education. Instruction is available in several formats. We can schedule in-person instruction at our office or your residence. — [2] —.

Students must provide their instruments. — [3] —. To learn more and to find a list of recommended musical instrument stores, please visit our Web site at www.koloamusiceducationcollective.com.

Tripp Hines (4:46 P.M.)
Sure, Lynette. Is there something specific you would like to talk about?

Lynette Walter (4:47 P.M.)
I just want to make sure that we’re on the same page about the new marketing campaign.

Tripp Hines (4:48 P.M.)
The one for the line of summer shoes?

Lynette Walter (4:49 P.M.)
Yes. I need to catch up on what I missed while I was away in Boston, both the text and the graphics being developed.

April Au (4:50 P.M.)
Sorry, when and where is the sales meeting? I checked my calendar, and I could not find that meeting.

Tripp Hines (4:51 P.M.)
It starts at 3:00 in the boardroom. You don’t need to be there. It’s only for people involved in the graphics.

April Au (4:52 P.M.)
What a relief! And yes, I can go to lunch with you, Lynette, and provide an update on the language being considered.

Thank you for your order and for supporting our family’s small business. To show our appreciation, we are offering you 10 percent off your next order of £200 or more. Use coupon code NEWCURTAINS.

Customer Information
Nicolla Grant
17 Durst Place
Whitstable CT5 1AH

Date: 23 July
Order Number: 19842

Fabric Samples | Number | Price
Cambridge | x1 | £ 8.00
Manchester | x1 | £ 8.00
Oxford | x1 | £ 8.00
Windsor | x1 | £ 8.00

Shipping | | £ 4.25
Subtotal | | £36.25
VAT | | £ 7.25
Total | | £43.50

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To: Greatford Curtains
From: Nicolla Grant
Date: 27 July
Subject: Order #19842

Good afternoon,

I received my fabric samples today, and they are beautiful! I would like to get a quote for custom curtains for my dining room using the Manchester fabric. I need four panels, 117 cm x 228 cm each, made in your box pleat style. Please let me know how much that will cost and when I can expect to receive them. As a reminder, I have a coupon code for 10 percent off.

I am also interested in curtains for my living room, but the shades of blue in all the samples I received do not work well in that space. Could you please send me samples of your Edinburgh and Norwich fabrics? I understand that they come in shades of green. Feel free to charge the credit card I saved to my online profile during my last order on 23 July.

Thank you,

We have planned a fabulous night of food and fun in support of Portland Friends of the Wild, a nonprofit environmental organization working to preserve our city’s parks and green spaces since 1981.

The evening will include a three-course vegetarian dinner prepared by Green Earth Provisions and an auction of pieces by local artists, followed by dancing to the musical stylings of DJ Shay Silverman.

Tickets for the event are $100 per person and are available for purchase until August 10 at www.portlandfriendsofthewild.org/fund-raiser. If you have questions about the event or would like to donate something for our auction, please contact Minna Nguyen at mnguyen@portlandfriendsofthewild.org.

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To: Daniella Atkins
From: Minna Nguyen
Date: June 17
Subject: Portland Friends of the Wild event

Dear Ms. Atkins,

I hope this e-mail finds you well. My name is Minna Nguyen, and I am the new head of fund-raising operations for Portland Friends of the Wild. I know you worked with Stefano Cleary, who was the head of fund-raising operations when you donated one of your beautiful sculptures last year. Stefano speaks so highly of you!

On that note, would you be open to donating another piece of sculpture to this year’s fund-raiser, which is coming up in August? We would be thrilled to include your work again. And as a token of our appreciation, we would happily offer two free tickets to the event. We are working with a new catering company this year, and the food should be delicious.

Please let me know your thoughts by July 15. I can be reached at (503) 555-0145.

Sincerely,

Delta City Art Museum—Current Exhibits

The Impressionists, May 1–June 30, Main Gallery
Paintings from this well-known nineteenth-century art movement will be on display, including works by both famous and lesser-known artists.

Native American Pottery, May 15–July 16, Shawe Memorial Gallery
Visitors to this exhibit will learn about the wide range of pottery-related techniques developed and utilized by Indigenous peoples across North America.

Classical Greece and Beyond, May 22–August 21, Techtmann Gallery
This exhibit features statues of human subjects from classical Greece, along with modern pieces influenced by the classical style.

Artists of Delta City, Permanent Exhibit, Zhang Atrium
This popular exhibit showcases contemporary works by local artists in various media, including oil and watercolor paintings, photographs, fiber art, and mixed-media works. Although the exhibit is ongoing, individual pieces are displayed on a rotating basis and are on view for a limited time only.

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E-Mail Message

To: Delta City Art Museum
From: Lorelei Desnoyers
Date: May 2
Subject: Inquiry

Good morning,

I am a new art instructor at Klarsen University. One of my colleagues told me that the Delta City Art Museum provides tours for local art students. I am interested in bringing my Art 103 class to view and sketch some of the pieces you have on display. Since Art 103 focuses on studying and drawing the human form, the statues will be getting most of our attention. However, I’m hoping that we could have a brief tour of the whole museum before we begin our work. Please let me know if this could be arranged.

Thank you in advance for your assistance!

Lorelei Desnoyers
School of Art & Design
Klarsen University
504-555-0177

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To: Lorelei Desnoyers
From: Jocelyn Grady
Date: May 3
Subject: RE: Inquiry

Dear Ms. Desnoyers,

Thank you for your e-mail. Your colleague was correct: the museum does indeed provide that service. We would likely schedule you on a Tuesday, since that is typically our least busy day. I have forwarded your message to our office of public programs. A staff member will contact you by phone with more details.

Please note that the use of paints, including watercolors, is prohibited in all museum galleries. Pencils and charcoal are permitted, although visitors are asked to take care not to leave smudges on museum surfaces. We also allow photography and video recording as long as patrons are considerate of other visitors.

We are grateful for your interest in Delta City Art Museum and look forward to hosting your class.

Collapsible toothpaste tubes continue to lead the market overall, but because they are composed of multiple layers, it is nearly impossible to recycle them. They are beginning to lose a small part of their market share to recyclable forms of packaging, including jars, bottles, and refillable pump dispensers.

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Green Globe
550 Industrial Parkway
Silver Hills, KY 40502

March 7

Rohit Patel
Director of Operations
Macker Drugstores
536 Herald Street, Suite 202
Columbus, OH 43004

Dear Mr. Patel,

Thank you for allowing me to speak with you and your team about Green Globe All-Natural Toothpaste.

As I explained during our meeting, I founded Green Globe ten years ago to offer an alternative to the nonrecyclable packaging used by nearly every other toothpaste brand. Our toothpaste is packaged in 100-milliliter glass jars. It is currently sold in stores throughout the United States and Canada. I hope that shoppers will soon be able to buy the product in all the stores in the Macker Drugstores chain.

I understand that you would like to purchase two cases initially to test sales in a single store. Let me emphasize that, as soon as you are ready, we can immediately ship cases to all Macker Drugstores—and, of course, we will offer you a significant discount on all orders over ten cases.

Thank you again for taking the time to meet with me. I look forward to working with you.

Sincere regards,

Verna Brown
Verna Brown

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INVOICE
Green Globe · 550 Industrial Parkway · Silver Hills, KY 40502

Order 673348
March 15

Ship to:
Macker Drugstores Distribution Center
4000 Highway 36
Logan, OH 43138