TOEIC ETS 2026 – Reading test 3

Dear Team,

I am excited to share the news that Winnie Liu, our longtime team captain, will be moving on.

Fortunately, she will not be leaving the company. ——-, Winnie will serve as our new regional distribution manager. We are thrilled about her ——-.

We would like to show our appreciation for everything Winnie has done for our department, especially for our team. We will be hosting a party for Winnie in the break room at 3:00 P.M. on February 28, her ——- day with us. ——-. We look forward to seeing you there.

Best,

When planning a presentation for potential investors, do not keep them in suspense.

——-. This has the added benefit of grabbing investors’ attention. Your company’s young, dynamic team may be its greatest asset. On the other hand, if your team has years of valuable experience together and this is ——- to the product or service you offer, mention that early as well. Finally, if ——- sets your company apart is its unique vision, make it your leading statement.

Good morning,

Botswana Mining’s online payroll portal will be unavailable between 8 and 12 April to allow for a software upgrade. Please refrain from accessing the ——- over these five days.

The updated site ——- users to perform advanced operations, including setting up and managing direct deposit preferences and accessing tax documents. It will also feature a live-chat function so that users can directly contact a human resources team member when needed. ——-.

If you need to access your payroll and benefits details ——- the period mentioned above, please send an e-mail to hr@botswanamining.co.bw or visit our office in room 107 of the Ujima Tower.

Regards,

At its 31 January meeting, the city council gave final approval to renovation plans submitted by the municipal engineering department, including a new entrance and roof. Also planned are murals for the station’s interior walls. Local artists have been commissioned to submit proposals in March.

Dear Mr. Sanchez:

Your presence is requested at the official opening of the Oregon Art Museum’s Prosner Wing. The ceremony will be held on November 3 at 6:00 P.M. Appetizers and drinks will be served. Our first featured artist, Taro Mifune, will be on hand to mingle with the crowd and discuss his exhibit, Oregonian Reflections.

This private celebration is limited to invaluable museum members like you. You may bring one guest to the event. To ensure we have an accurate count of attendees, please respond no later than October 20.

Sincerely,

Ed Beiger (8:59 A.M.)
Great. Are you sure it’s not just an event space?

Avani Mehta (9:01 A.M.)
The description says it’s ideal for retailers needing storage space, and it offers temporary rental terms.

Ed Beiger (9:02 A.M.)
That could work. Let’s check out the particulars together later today after we complete our inventory work.

Avani Mehta (9:04 A.M.)
Sure. Our van is already loaded with our overstocked items. You could drive it over. If the location turns out to be a good fit, we can use the app to book the space and unload the van right there and then.

Ed Beiger (9:05 A.M.)
That’s exactly what I was thinking.

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To: All Staff
From: Joan Paulsen, CEO, Osmond Microtronics Ltd.
Date: 19 May
Subject: Follow-up

It was a pleasure to see so many of you at our company-wide meeting last week. Let me congratulate you again on our sales increase as well as the launch of our newest products, which are already regaining significant market share from our competitors.

I would like to announce that several executive positions have been filled. Frank Gruen will be our chief financial officer, Patricia Lesner will serve as vice president of research and development, Lana Avon will be our director of marketing, and product designer Lewis Sung will now oversee his department as director of product design.

Dear Dr. Able:

— [1] —. Thank you for leading a professional development seminar at Delahunt, Greene, and Associates (DGA) last week. We appreciate new perspectives, particularly from individuals who work in academia. Our public relations staff was impressed with your insights into effective cross-cultural communication. We were particularly intrigued by your study on the importance of word choice in international communication. — [2] —. Would you mind providing us with a copy of the article you referenced?

DGA would like to explore additional ways we could partner with you or other researchers at the Borman Institute. — [3] —. Please suggest a convenient time when I could call you to discuss how we can work together in the future. Until then, thanks again for sharing your time and thoughts with us. — [4] —.

All the best,

Neveck Associates is looking to hire a report reviewer to join our New York regional team. This is a work-from-home position that involves collaborating with engineers to review and revise their technical reports. The regular work hours for this full-time position are Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Salary is commensurate with experience. — [1] —.

The job involves editing engineering reports to ensure they meet quality specifications and comply with industry standards. — [2] —. The report reviewer will also need to track edits and discuss feedback patterns with authors at internal weekly meetings. — [3] —. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate across company departments are essential.

ELBART CITY (March 30)—Local community group Friends of Green Spaces (FGS) is raising funds to build a new garden in Raxford Park. The group, which relies entirely on donations, collaborates with the city parks department on restoration and enhancement. It also offers guided nature tours and other educational programs.

“The goal of the current project,” said FGS director Carol Reynoso, “is to create an attractive space to draw in more of the region’s abundant birdlife.”

Ms. Reynoso, a 25-year member of the FGS, is a lifelong resident of Elbart City. She is especially enthusiastic about the project because the city’s elementary school borders the park. This means that the schoolchildren will be able to enjoy the garden every day.

Nijad Naifeh [3:01 P.M.] I heard there’s a possibility that the board won’t increase our budget. I thought they believed in aggressive marketing.

Eva Parkin [3:02 P.M.] They do, but they have questions about our product. They are concerned about our recent sales downturn.

Nijad Naifeh [3:03 P.M.] But this has been a trend in the industry as a whole. Sales usually slow down this time of year.

Eva Parkin [3:04 P.M.] That’s a great point. Could you send me any related data?

Nijad Naifeh [3:05 P.M.] I have the details onscreen right now. Give me a minute.

Eva Parkin [3:06 P.M.] The board will also ask why our proposed marketing budget focuses on social media rather than newspapers or radio. Lili, can you help with that?

Lili Tuan [3:07 P.M.] Sure. What would you like me to talk about?

Eva Parkin [3:08 P.M.] They wonder whether we have enough experience in this kind of advertising. Since this was your specialty at your last job, could you talk about possible strategies we could use here?

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Review of Branxley Cycles

I have been a cycling enthusiast most of my life. Recently, I decided I needed a bicycle to bring bulky items home from stores. I searched online and inquired at local shops, but no one had quite what I wanted. After talking with a coworker, I learned about Branxley Cycles. I contacted the company via e-mail, and all my questions were answered promptly and thoroughly. I ordered a three-wheeled cargo bicycle from them on August 20 that was delivered in only two weeks. Branxley Cycles cargo bicycles have become very popular with area businesses; I see them everywhere now. It is hard to believe the company can meet the demand, but they manage to do it. I am very happy with my Branxley Cycles purchase, and I recommend it to everybody that comments on it as I ride it around town.

“Making these seats can be quite challenging, especially ones for older buildings,” said Mr. Milne, who designed the seats for the 135-year-old Wolff Theatre. That is where the hit musical Skyscraping is now playing to packed houses most nights.

“Our priority is creating pieces that are functional and in harmony with their surroundings,” he said. “We try to balance aesthetics, practicality, and convenience.”

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City Travel Review: Plenty to See and Do in Edinburgh

I had a delightful day in Edinburgh last week. I hadn’t been to the city in quite a while—more than 25 years—and so much has changed! One day was not enough to see everything, so I’m already planning another trip for later in the summer.

My friend and I took the train there, and our first order of business was a guided tour of Old Town. It was marvellous! We had lunch at the Red Rose Café, which I highly recommend to anyone who appreciates delicious food at a reasonable price. The day’s highlight was attending a performance of Skyscraping. It was wonderful! I enjoyed everything about it—the acting, the story, and the songs. The Wolff Theatre is a lovely historical venue. After our long day around town, we were grateful for the theatre’s new, comfortable seating.

The Orvale Natural History Museum’s monthly lecture series will continue on October 18 with a lecture by resident archaeologist Dr. Maria Fiallo. The lecture, titled “Earthenware Relics from the Central Prairie,” will take place at 7:00 P.M. in the Chovey Community Room near the north entrance of the museum. Dr. Fiallo will discuss last month’s unearthing of several pottery pieces in the Central Prairie region, marking the first find of its kind in this area. “Surprisingly,” said Dr. Fiallo, “the site was literally stumbled upon by a farmer digging a well on his land. Thankfully, he alerted our museum’s research team as soon as he spotted the pieces.”

Audiences will get to see some of the earthenware up close at the event, as well as other types of everyday objects. However, many of the pieces will be shown in photographs, as they are too delicate to be moved around. Dr. Fiallo says she is looking forward to sharing this latest discovery. “The findings give us a glimpse into how people went about their daily lives over 800 years ago,” she said.

The lecture is free and open to the public.

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E-Mail Message
To: Richard Choi
From: Deborah Voll
Date: October 11
Subject: Lecture series

Hi, Richard,

I was just contacted by Professor Allen Whitford from Orvale University’s archaeology department. He would like to bring two of his classes to Dr. Fiallo’s lecture on October 18. Both classes are studying how to identify and analyze historical artifacts, so he was very happy with the topic of our lecture this month. What’s more, Professor Whitford is a former research colleague of Dr. Fiallo. I am inclined to indicate my support, but I just want to make sure we can accommodate the approximately 30 students he is planning to bring—in addition, of course, to members of the public who want to attend.

We will need more than 75 seats, so let’s discuss moving the lecture to another location in the museum. There are a couple of alternative spaces, right? I would like to reply to Professor Whitford as soon as possible.

Thanks!

Deb

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*E-mail*
To: Maria Fiallo
From: Allen Whitford
Date: October 19
Subject: Lecture

Dear Dr. Fiallo,

Thanks so much for your informative lecture yesterday evening. My students were thrilled to see some of the pottery up close on the display table. They were especially impressed by the stone tools included among the items. That these artifacts were so close by all this time was truly amazing for my students to contemplate. I am so glad the pieces are safe at the Orvale Natural History Museum, which I know to be a good steward of such treasures.

I hope you will consider my invitation to collaborate with my team and me here at Orvale University on some exciting research projects we have planned. Let me know if you are interested, and I will forward the details.

Sincerely,

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*E-mail*
To: Cindy Weaver
From: Sarah Moreland
Date: June 7, 6:31 A.M.
Subject: Delayed return

Hi, Cindy,

My return flight has just been canceled, and the next available one is tomorrow morning. I expect to return to the office just in time for the data security training, but I need your help rearranging my calendar.

• The budget meeting needs to occur this week, so please contact the team to schedule another time. You can use my Friday morning planning time but not my personal time on Thursday morning.

• I’d like to interview our selected applicants later this week, maybe on Friday afternoon if the candidates are amenable; please call them to check. In connection with this, I need to meet with human resources staff only after all the interviews are done; please reschedule that meeting to sometime early next week.

• I have some important news for the marketing team about new eyewear promoted at the seminar. Could you see if they can meet on Wednesday afternoon?

Many thanks,

Sarah Moreland

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*E-mail*
To: Sarah Moreland
From: Cindy Weaver
Date: June 7, 2:31 P.M.
Subject: Re: Delayed return

Good afternoon, Ms. Moreland,

I have been working on your calendar per your request. I have rescheduled your budget meeting for 10:00 A.M. on Friday. Eric Kim says that he has no critical new information to share with you at his 2:00 P.M. meeting with you on Friday, so I can postpone that. Fortunately, all job candidates have agreed to have their interviews on Friday afternoon, and I have moved your human resources meeting to 9:00 A.M. next Monday.

I have been unable to get through to every marketing team member to set up a meeting to discuss the new eyewear. I will keep trying.

Best regards,

Music Link Plus (MLP) supports job seekers and recruiters in the music industry.

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E-Mail Message
To: Janice Trapani, Choir Director
From: Kevin Ellis, General Manager
Date: 7 July
Subject: Planning for autumn

Hello, Janice,

I need to update you on a couple of issues affecting our autumn schedule.

• The arts commission has asked our Gradey City Choir to debut a special piece of music in November, the oratorio By the Meadow by Gradey City’s own Jeffrey Stolartz. It is such an honour to be selected to perform this composition! This addition to our schedule completes our autumn lineup.

• Unfortunately, I learned late last week that two singers need to be replaced before rehearsals begin in August. Since we are already one week into July, I opened an account with Music Link Plus (MLP) this morning to expedite our search. Tomorrow, I plan to post our positions on their Job Listings page. Using this Web site will allow us to reach countless potential applicants. Additionally, MLP gives us the option of having candidates audition by providing video recordings. Given our time constraints, we should consider having auditions done this way. However, if you feel that in-person auditions are necessary, please let me know by the end of the day today.

Kevin

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https://www.musiclinkplus.ie/joblistings

Vocalist Positions (Gradey City Choir)

Posted on: 8 July

Application deadline: 21 July

Gradey City Choir seeks two singers for its autumn season: an alto and a tenor. Successful candidates will join our dynamic choir under the direction of Janice Trapani and will be expected to report to Neufried Auditorium on 11 August for autumn performance rehearsals.