Đề thi thử TOEIC 2026 – Phần Reading Test 05

To: Creative Team
From: Camille Patel
Date: December 9
Re: Colleague departure

Dear Team Members,

As many of you have recently learned, Claudia Hoffman will end her tenure as art director on Monday, December 30. After ten years in this 31.------- , she will be taking on a new professional challenge in Paris. 32.------- , she will join the leadership team at a top advertising agency. Marcos Molina from Spencer Design will become our new art director. 33.-------

I would like to personally thank Ms. Hoffman for her tremendous leadership. She 34.------- a key factor in our agency's success. Please join me in celebrating her achievements at a farewell dinner after work hours on Friday, December 27. The details will be forthcoming.

Sincerely,

Camille Patel
Human Resources Officer

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To: Kana Inoue
From: Brian Halstan
Date: 9 May
Subject: Free consultation offer

Dear Ms. Inoue,

I am writing on behalf of Impressionise. We are a design firm specialising in medical facilities: waiting rooms, offices, and examination and therapy rooms. Our research indicates that you are planning to open a physiotherapy practice in Queen's Point 39.------- the next few months. No doubt, you want your facilities to be comfortable and calming while enhancing your professional practice and conforming to your brand image. 40.------- . We would love to work with you to createan inviting 41.------- that you can be proud of. You can view photographs of our 42.------- projects at www.impressionise.co.uk/portfolio. If interested, please reply to this e-mail to schedule a free consultation.

Sincerely,

Brian Halstan, Sales Manager
Impressionise

Digital Chicory is a monthly magazine that provides resources and tutorials for Web designers. Digital Chicory accepts informative and well-written articles of 800 to 1,200 words.

43.------- . If you have an idea for an article, please send your pitch to [email protected].44.------- , be sure to spend some time reading our publication so that you can develop an understanding of our audience and general writing style. 45.------- respond promptly to article proposals, which should be submitted as single-page outlines. Full-length 46.------- are typically discouraged at the proposal stage. However, if you are a new writer for our magazine, please include samples of previously published writing.

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To: Donna Witt ; Jack Witt
From: David Paltz
Date: August 5
Subject: Barkley Drive patio project

Hello, Donna and Jack,

I am just checking in as I finalize my schedule for the upcoming months. I would like to schedule a time to revisit your property and discuss your landscaping project in more detail. To get started, it would be helpful if the two of you could brainstorm some of your design expectations and overall vision for the project. Your ideas will help me better determine the materials and time needed. I can then give a more accurate price estimate.

David Paltz
Emerald Glen Landscaping

Cavalina Hotel
Blue Globe Magazine's "Best Hotel" Award Winner!

Cavalina Hotel is a breathtaking sanctuary where guests can escape the hectic bustle of city life. Located 50 kilometers from the international airport in Jeel City, the hotel faces the beautiful Sea Mariner Bay. Windsurfing, paddleboarding, and several hiking and biking trails are all a short walk from our front door. Our knowledgeable staff are happy to arrange a kayaking excursion or a fishing trip to one of the nearby lakes. After a good night's sleep in one of our comfortable rooms, you'll be eager to explore the region right after breakfast!

Property Amenities: free parking, swimming pool, bicycle rental, fitness center, two restaurants

Room Types: single room, two-room suite with balcony, two-room suite with kitchen

Paul Cho (9:47 A.M.)
Hi, Marisol. I wanted to let you know that I was talking to the director of Yadav Digital Marketing, Elise Mayer. There's an open position there, and I mentioned you. She says you should definitely apply.

Marisol Rosetti (9:49 A.M.)
That's wonderful to hear! Thanks for passing my name along.

Paul Cho (9:50 A.M.)
I know you'd be a great fit. You check all the boxes.

Marisol Rosetti (9:51 A.M.)
Do you think Ms. Mayer would want to see a cover letter in addition to my résumé?

Paul Cho (9:52 A.M.)
I wouldn't bother. Elise and I have been friends for years. Just make sure your résumé is up to date and reflects your relevant experience.

Marisol Rosetti (9:53 A.M.)
I'll do that. Thank you so much, Paul. I really appreciate it!

Product Launch Delayed

Covered Bridge Industries has delayed the launch of its new Balmy Breeze soft drink. The company had planned to release the product in June to take advantage of the higher sales demand during the summer months. The company said the delay was caused by a shortage of one of the drink's main components, mango extract, which led to the postponement of quality testing until August.

Covered Bridge now hopes to complete all quality testing by November so that it can launch the product the following month. While sales will likely be weaker than originally hoped, the company will promote Balmy Breeze as an excellent choice for winter holiday celebrations.

MEMO

From: Leah Achen, Head of Technology Resources
To: All Employees
Date: June 28
Subject: Video-editing software change

Effective July 20, employees will no longer have access to the Zipvid app for creating animated videos. — [1] —. We will instead be using Curtain Call, which we trust will prove to be a more reliable program that is less likely to crash. — [2] —. Employees who need to convert their videos from the format Zipvid uses to a format compatible with Curtain Call should install the converter utility to their work computers. This utility can be found in our company's online software library. — [3] —. For assistance with this process, please contact Manuel Costa in Technology Support. — [4] —.

Local Businesses Thriving

GREENWOOD (July 6)—Why a particular business succeeds is often a mystery, but a couple of local shops appear to have learned the secret. Two years after opening their doors, A Thousand Stories and Rosier's Garden Center are flourishing.

"There was a lot of trial and error at the outset, but we finally figured it out," said Liz Ohtani, who, together with Sandra Rivera, owns A Thousand Stories. "I manage the stock, and Sandra handles the public-facing part, including special events with authors."

Ms. Rivera added, "We make a fantastic team. But I think our strongest asset is our supportive neighborhood. People here love books and reading, and they visit us regularly. We also have an active social media presence, and that helps too."

Louie Rosier, owner of Rosier's Garden Center, agreed that getting a business up and running takes effort and patience.

Mr. Rosier, whose store specializes in native plants and flowers, admitted that his first year with the garden center was tough. He recalled, "It took a long time to turn a profit. Sometimes I considered shutting it all down and going back to my former job."

Despite the difficult start, Mr. Rosier persevered. Now that the business is doing well, he is exploring opening another store.

"I'd like to reach customers beyond the Greenwood area," he said. "I'm currently looking at Morganville to see if that would be the best location for a second store."

Important Information Regarding Employee Safety

All employees are expected to follow the guidelines in the employee manual as well as posted safety rules. Certain jobs require employees to follow the additional safety guidelines provided by their supervisors. Because we take safety seriously, we urge any employee who becomes aware of a breach of these protocols to contact a supervisor or the safety coordinator. Further, any employee who has concerns about these protocols or would like to propose additional measures should contact the safety coordinator directly.

Additionally, contact information for employees who are trained in first aid can be found in the employee manual. Free first aid training and certification are available twice yearly to all employees. For more information about when trainings are held, please contact Lynn Schneider at [email protected].

Dora County Department of Transportation
Division of Administrative Services

HIGHWAY SUPERVISOR

The highway supervisor oversees all tasks related to the construction and maintenance of road-related structures throughout Dora County, including creating work objectives for all emergency program activities. Key responsibilities include the organization of all snow-removal operations and construction projects. — [1] —. Therefore, the supervisor must also be able to perform construction and maintenance work as needed and possess an appropriate level of skill in operating the relevant equipment.

— [2] —. The supervisor assists in the hiring and training of subordinates and works with division leaders to conduct evaluations and yearly performance reviews of crew members. Crucially, the supervisor instructs crew members in safety procedures and monitors the safety of works in progress. The supervisor informs the division director of major personnel problems; the director will recommend an appropriate course of action in all instances. — [3] —. Significant concerns raised by employees are brought to the attention of division leaders by the supervisor, who functions as a liaison between crew members and the Division of Administrative Services.

Managing the division's designated budget is a critical aspect of the position. The supervisor shows proficiency in the use of computers to keep track of the budget each month. — [4] —. The supervisor prepares expenditure reports and time sheets as well as statistical and narrative reports related to maintenance and repair activities, being sure to record the amount of time, number of employees, and materials used for each activity.

Marcus Gollancz (3:18 P.M.)
Jennifer, can you be at the Browns' house at 7:00 A.M. tomorrow to remove the furnace ductwork? Arthur's foundation-repair crew will need to access that area of the crawl space under the house.

Jennifer Kaluza (3:20 P.M.)
OK, it should take me about an hour. That's 210 Leon Drive, right?

Marcus Gollancz (3:20 P.M.)
That's right.

Arthur Gruyter (3:21 P.M.)
My crew will be there to start work shortly after 8:00 A.M. tomorrow. Our work patching and waterproofing the foundation will likely take three or four days. It's an unusually large job.

Jennifer Kaluza (3:22 P.M.)
So, when would you like me to come back to reinstall the ductwork?

Marcus Gollancz (3:23 P.M.)
The Browns are away on vacation, so I think Friday afternoon should be fine.

Jennifer Kaluza (3:23 P.M.)
I'm scheduled to work at Mr. Amadi's apartment on Friday—can the Browns' ductwork wait until Monday?

Marcus Gollancz (3:24 P.M.)
Sure. Early on Monday would work.

Jennifer Kaluza (3:25 P.M.)
You got it, Marcus.