TOEIC ETS 2026 – Reading test 6

Dear Clients,

Yardley River Dental Group will be closing our client parking area next week in order to
——- some needed repairs. ——- . During this time, we request that you park your vehicles in
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the staff parking area, which is to the left of your usual area. (Staff members will park at a
specially arranged off-site location while the repairs are being conducted.) From the staff parking
area, you will find a walkway that ——- around the side of the building to our front entrance. We
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apologize for the ——- and thank you for your patience.
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Randall-Humboldt recently experienced a reduction in mail-room staffing. ——- , starting on
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October 7, mail will no longer be delivered to employees’ desks. Departments will be responsible
for picking up and distributing their own mail. Each department ——- one employee to handle mail
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duties. It is up to the department head to determine how best to assign this responsibility. Mail will
be available for pickup by 10:00 A.M. each morning.

Pick your own blueberries!

Bumbleberry Farm is known for its sweet, juicy blueberries. Come and enjoy an afternoon in our blueberry fields picking your own. We cater to families, but everyone is welcome!

Enjoy fresh blueberries as a healthy snack, or use them in homemade jams and baked goods. They are also great for adding to your favorite cereal in the morning.

Picking season this year is set to run from July 1 to September 15. Our fields are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Admission to the fields is $2.00 per person, with a cost of $2.50 for each half liter of berries picked. Groups of up to 8 persons are welcome. Limit 1 liter per person.

LONDON (12 September)—Prices for tin rose to a record high in August. International inventories are unusually low at this time, and problems with availability persist. The price increases are driven by reduced supply in countries that produce the metal, coupled with increasing worldwide demand for and manufacturing of electronics, whose components are joined together with tin compounds.

17 September

Mr. Atharv Chatterjee
7 Croft Road
Brinsworth, Rotherham S60 5AP

Hello, Mr. Chatterjee,

Congratulations on the purchase of your new home! I’d like to introduce Langdale Exterior Solutions. We have worked with clients in the Sheffield area for over 30 years. Our team of experienced professionals makes us the most trusted landscape company in the area.

We can assist you in finding optimal solutions for your outdoor spaces at reasonable prices. We perform services from lawn maintenance to tree and shrub care. If you are interested in hardscape features such as brick pathways or rustic stone walls, we will provide recommendations on materials and styles that suit your tastes. We will even bring samples directly to you to help you make your design selections.

Call us today at 0114 496 0101 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Sincerely,

January 3

Gisel Valdez
3758 Fallon Drive
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7B5

Dear Ms. Valdez,

Per my lease agreement, this letter constitutes written notice that I will be moving out of my apartment on February 28, the day my lease expires. — [1] —. I have accepted a job offer in Toronto and will be relocating. Please let me know when I can expect the return of my security deposit.

— [2] —. I have enjoyed my three years living here. I will gladly recommend the Cottonwood Apartments to anyone looking to rent in the area. One thing I have really liked is that I have never had to wait long to use a washer or dryer in the laundry room since there are plenty of machines available. — [3] —. Most impressive, though, is your maintenance service. The crew members quickly addressed all issues, replacing smoke detectors, changing filters in my furnace, and weatherproofing windows before the cold season set in.

I will let you know my new address as soon as I have one. — [4] —. You can always reach me on my mobile phone, 613-555-0129.

Sincerely,

Dear Mr. Malik:

Thank you for your e-mail. I can confirm that your shipment is now in transit. I apologise for the longer-than-expected wait. We recently started working with a new packaging supply company, and unfortunately, we experienced a miscommunication with them. The company supplied us with boxes that were too small to fulfill your order.

Since we have now cleared up the problem, you should receive your items within the next five business days. In addition, I have taken the liberty to attach a brochure of our new products with a detailed price list. I think you may be interested in some of our latest offerings.

Sincerely,

Mindy Warner (10:06 A.M.)
Could you buy the pastries we want to provide to potential buyers? I’ve already bought some bottles of water, but I won’t have time to stop by the bakery tomorrow.

Ervin Porter (10:08 A.M.)
Consider it done.

A reader recently asked whether any innovations in 3-D printing are pertinent to the board game industry. — [1] —. In this month’s post, I am happy to report that some of the latest advances do indeed offer exciting possibilities for board game production. Customization is a key benefit. — [2] —. This allows components with intricate designs to be tailored to specific themes. Innovations in materials that can be loaded into a 3-D printer offer an unprecedented range of textures for game pieces, enhancing players’ tactile experiences. — [3] —.

3-D printers are also getting faster. This is particularly relevant to small-batch production of board games. — [4] —. Small batches are ideal for limited-edition games and new versions of existing games. Companies that exploit these advancements can give themselves an edge in a highly competitive market.

QRN Airport invites travelers to experience our new Repose Lounge. Just like Repose Lounges in other airports, it offers a peaceful, comfortable space where you can unwind if you have a long layover between flights, have arrived early for a flight, or are dealing with an unexpected delay. The Repose Lounge is open daily between 5:00 A.M. and 8:30 P.M. and features the following amenities.

✓ A private conference room for meetings and calls
✓ Printing and copying services
✓ Wi-Fi and charging stations
✓ Beverages, baked goods, and snacks
✓ A selection of current newspapers and magazines

Repose Lounge passes are available for $180 and are valid for one year from the date of purchase. To access a Repose Lounge, guests must present a government-issued photo ID and a same-day boarding pass.

March 26—The village of Misford will celebrate its annual Green Awareness Week in April. This event is coordinated by the village’s Green Earth Committee and is part of a long-term effort to keep Misford green and clean.

The activities will start on Sunday, April 1, with a cleanup of the Misford Stream trails. Two teams of volunteers will work on either side of the stream to pick up any rubbish and clear the paths of fallen branches.

On Monday, residents are encouraged to walk along the trails and take photographs. The Green Earth Committee is accepting digital images and will select the ten best to post to the village Web site.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, residents who come to the village hall can pick up cloth bags to replace single-use plastic shopping bags, the sale of which will be banned in our county starting next month.

On Thursday, the Misford Library will host a panel on ways to conserve energy and reduce and recycle waste. These are fundamental goals of the village and its Green Earth Committee. Children are welcome to attend with an adult.

Gina Karp [9:13 A.M.]
Sure.

Catherine Radiss [9:14 A.M.]
The department bulletin is going out tomorrow by e-mail. Do you have anything that you would like to add to it? We don’t have a lot of news this month.

Gina Karp [9:15 A.M.]
How soon do you need it?

Jay Nusaputra [9:16 A.M.]
I do have something, Catherine. It’s a quick reminder summarizing the process for requesting vacation time. Nothing else at the moment.

Catherine Radiss [9:17 A.M.]
I’ll need anything you have by the end of the day today.

Gina Karp [9:18 A.M.]
I’m afraid there’s nothing I can get to you that quickly. I’m preparing for a full afternoon of interviews. I’ll be sure to have a report on current projects ready for the next bulletin.

Dear All,

Once again, I’d like to express my gratitude for the great efforts you have made to help us meet the publication deadline for our annual special issue of Best Design Insights magazine. What follows is a summary of the main points we discussed at today’s meeting.

• Karine Xu reported that advertisers have expressed heightened interest in the issue, so the deadline for submitting advertisements will be extended one week.

• For this issue, we will use our alternate printing service, Sklarr Press, to meet our tight delivery deadline.

• We’ve gotten approval to increase the budget so that Mark Janskee’s team can work overtime to review the pages with special layout components, in particular multiple photographs arranged in a photomontage. Mark will then submit a custom design request to the printer.

• The draft of the special issue is longer than we want. So, we reduced the page total by condensing the text of our interview with animation artist Bret Lusk.

Liza Pacurar, Editor
Best Design Publications

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To: | Liza Pacurar
From: | Karine Xu
Subject: | RE: Special issue
Date: | November 14

Hi Liza,

I’m happy with the plan to use Sklarr Press to print our magazine’s special issue, just as we did last year. I’m confident they can meet our publication deadline. Our customization request will probably incur an extra fee, but any added expense should be offset by the expected boost in advertising revenue.

Next on my agenda is to remind our subscribers that they have this extra issue to look forward to. I’ll let them know via e-mail.

To: | Shaan Iqbal
From: | Maggie Rosen
Date: | July 12
Subject: | Office celebration

Dear Shaan,

As you know, we have planned an office party in honor of Walter Weber for July 28. I was pleased to learn from my assistant that you will be attending, and I was wondering if you would be willing to say a few words about Walter during the event. He founded this firm 25 years ago and has always been an integral part of it. Since you work closely with him in the finance department, I thought you might be well positioned to talk about him as a mentor, worker, and leader. The party will begin at 6 P.M. The speeches will start at 7:30 P.M. and continue for about an hour. I am sure everyone, not just Walter, would love to hear from you! Please let me know as soon as possible.

Many thanks,

Maggie Rosen
Director of Human Resources
Weber Richter Associates

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E-Mail Message

To: | Maggie Rosen
From: | Shaan Iqbal
Date: | July 12
Subject: | Re: Office celebration

Dear Maggie,

Thanks for thinking of me! I have really been looking forward to Walter’s party, and it would be a tremendous honor for me to speak about him. Walter actually interviewed me when I first applied for a job with the company fifteen years ago. His guidance over the years has been invaluable.

Please note that I have a meeting with the sales team scheduled for 5 P.M. that day, so I should arrive at the party just as the speeches begin. If you schedule me to deliver one of the later speeches, there should be no problem.

Sincerely,

Submit your home garden to be one of several stops on this year’s Gorgeous Gardens Tour, scheduled for July 3!

This year’s tour theme is Winged Paradise, with a focus on flowering plants favored by regional birds and butterflies, including the lesser goldfinch and the ringlet butterfly. All proceeds from ticket sales for this year’s tour will go toward replanting the cottonwood forest in Presidio County Park.

Hosting a tour garden is free for members of the Alamito Botanical Society. Simply complete the form at www.alamitobotanicalsociety.org/gorgeousgardens and submit it with digital photos of your garden by May 20. Gardens selected to participate in the tour must be within Presidio County and include only plants native to the region. If you have questions regarding participating as a tour stop, please send an e-mail to info@alamitobotanicalsociety.org.

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*E-mail*

To: | info@alamitobotanicalsociety.org
From: | rebeccaolton@mailhost.com
Date: | May 1
Subject: | Question about garden tour

Hello,

I became a member of the Alamito Botanical Society last year shortly after moving to Presidio County. The society’s Web site, resources, and educational lectures have been helpful regarding my ambitious project: to cover five acres of my land with various native plants that will attract birds and other animals. About one and a half acres of soil have been cultivated so far.

It would be a privilege to show my work to the public and to meet more people who value gardens as we members of the society do. Thus, I am writing to ask if I may participate in the Gorgeous Gardens Tour. I must admit that beautiful lavender bushes that are not native to the area were already growing on the property before I purchased it. However, lavender is not on the invasive-species list, and I continue to let them grow because the butterflies, bees, and other wildlife love the blooms.

Thank you,

Rebecca Olton

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https://www.alamitobotanicalsociety.org/education/lectures

The leaders and members of the Alamito Botanical Society cordially invite the public to attend its educational lectures, held at the horticultural department of Marfa Community College. All lectures occur on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. Advance registration is not required.

Terra Jaunts organizes nature hikes, farm stays, camping trips, athletic competitions, and other activities for company retreats. We are seeking farmers, ranchers, and other landowners who can help us expand our list of destinations. Terra Jaunts pays up to $300 per day to our partners for the daytime use of their property and provides all or most needed equipment.

Our required criteria are as follows.

1. The site is located within 100 kilometers of a medium to large city.
2. The site is able to host a retreat one or two days per month.
3. The site has adequate parking space for 50 cars or two buses.
4. The site can accommodate up to 75 people.

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To: | Celia Newsom
From: | Oliver Jeong
Date: | April 19
Subject: | Your application

Dear Ms. Newsom,

Thank you for applying to be a host. Even though you have less space for vehicles than we normally require, Pink Ridge Ranch might be suitable for our smaller events with fewer than 25 people. We appreciate your having created an illustrated list of all the native flowers and trees growing wild on your property; none of our other hosts offers anything like this. Your list of plants would be a real asset for groups engaged in activities involving the identification of species.

I would like to arrange a site visit with my associate Peter Cumberland either this week or next. After 1 P.M. on a Thursday or Friday would work best for us, but we will try to accommodate your schedule if you prefer a morning or a different day.

Sincerely,

Oliver Jeong
Montana Site Coordinator

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*E-mail*

To: | Oliver Jeong
From: | Celia Newsom
Date: | May 1
Subject: | RE: Your application

Dear Mr. Jeong:

Thank you for touring my ranch on Thursday. I am glad you were able to follow my complicated written directions for driving to and from the ranch after your GPS app stopped working. It was wonderful to meet you both and have a chance to show you around.

I received your follow-up voicemail yesterday. After further consideration, I have decided not to pursue this opportunity after all. The hiking paths on my property are quite overgrown, as your partner pointed out. Unfortunately, I do not have the time or staff to ensure that everything is properly groomed throughout the year. If this situation changes, I will reapply.

Kind regards,

Good morning,

Mr. Harlington has asked me to let all department managers know that Kenji Tanaka, the chief operating officer of our Japanese subsidiary Kanazawa Electronics, will be visiting our corporate headquarters next week. Please let me know as soon as possible whether you will be able to attend the afternoon meeting and dinner on October 14 so I can make the appropriate arrangements.

A draft schedule is attached to this e-mail. Mr. Tanaka will take the distinguished visitor slot, which Mr. Harlington created last quarter in an effort to reinvigorate our corporate culture.

Departmental reports will begin promptly at 3:00 P.M., following the presentations by Mr. Harlington and Mr. Tanaka, respectively. Details will be announced soon regarding the information that department managers will present in their status reports.

Best,

Eileen Wrenn, Executive Assistant

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DRAFT SCHEDULE
A-Quality Electronics Quarterly Meeting
Monday, October 14

12:00–1:00 P.M. | All staff | Catered lunch
1:00–2:00 P.M. | President | Discussion of company goals and performance objectives; status of joint projects
2:00–3:00 P.M. | Distinguished visitor | Update on Kanazawa Electronics: operational successes and challenges faced by the subsidiary in the third quarter
3:00–5:00 P.M. | Department managers | Departmental reports: agenda to be determined
6:00–9:00 P.M. | All staff | Dinner at Mapleton Grill, downtown Mapleton

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To: | Eileen Wrenn
From: | Deborah Powell
Date: | October 7
Subject: | Re: Upcoming visit with Kenji Tanaka

Hi Eileen,

I’m confirming my availability for the meeting with Kenji Tanaka. I plan to update the executives on the marketing team’s activities for the third quarter.

Question: do you think Mr. Tanaka might like to go to a baseball game after dinner? He enjoyed seeing the Mapleton Ospreys play after he attended the second quarter meeting in July.

The only problem is that all games in October begin at 8:00 P.M., so we would need to begin dinner at around 5:00 P.M. That would give us enough time to get to the stadium before the game starts. I know this is a lot to ask for, but I think it is worth considering, knowing how much our distinguished visitor enjoyed the Ospreys game and how important he is to the company.

Let me know what you think so I can secure tickets before his visit. Thanks!