Thi Thử TOEIC Reading Test 7 Part 3

PART 7

Directions:In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, e-mails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

NOTICE

As part of ourroutine maintenanceofSelino Apartments, all public areas of our building will be painted according to the following schedule:

• Stairwells, first and second floors: 12 April

• Hallways, first and second floors: 13 April

• Stairwells, third and and fourth floors: 14 April

• Hallways, third and fourth floors: 15 April

The elevators will be available during this time. Please use caution, and do not touch any wet paint.

Management, Selino Apartments

PART 7

Directions:In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, e-mails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

NOTICE

As part of ourroutine maintenanceofSelino Apartments, all public areas of our building will be painted according to the following schedule:

• Stairwells, first and second floors: 12 April

• Hallways, first and second floors: 13 April

• Stairwells, third and and fourth floors: 14 April

• Hallways, third and fourth floors: 15 April

The elevators will be available during this time. Please use caution, and do not touch any wet paint.

Management, Selino Apartments

Jin-Hwa Grill

Serving the finest Korean cuisine in northern California forover 30 years

Come celebrate thereopeningof our newly remodeled restaurant onLakeside Drive! Purchase any two dinners and enjoy acomplimentary appetizer platterduring theentire month of May.

Valid only atJin-Hwa Grill, 4104 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA. Coupon does not apply to takeout orders. Visitfor a list of all our locations, hours of operation, and menus.

Jin-Hwa Grill

Serving the finest Korean cuisine in northern California forover 30 years

Come celebrate thereopeningof our newly remodeled restaurant onLakeside Drive! Purchase any two dinners and enjoy acomplimentary appetizer platterduring theentire month of May.

Valid only atJin-Hwa Grill, 4104 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA. Coupon does not apply to takeout orders. Visitfor a list of all our locations, hours of operation, and menus.

Sumner Woodcrafting

Sumner WoodcraftingofMemphis, Tennessee, was establishednearly 45 years agobyKiran Sumner, with the goal of providing personalized service to customers seekinghigh-quality, handmade furniture. Now semiretired, Mr. Sumner still takes orders and responds to questions himself through the company'scustomer-service telephone lineat901-555-0185onThursdays and Fridays. Sumner Woodcrafting offers awide selectionof custom-made bedroom sets, tables, desks, cabinetry, and more—all made fromhigh-quality solid woods.

Prices forhandcrafted furnitureare naturally higher than for furniture that is mass-produced in a factory. Because our master crafters do exceptionallyfinework, our customers never regret spending a bit more for pieces built to last for generations.

Note that it can take up totwo monthsto create a piece of furniture once it is ordered. Delivery fees are based on distance from our workshop. Unpacking and placing the item is available for anadditional $50.

For photos of our workshop, artisan biographies, customer reviews, and ordering information, please visit us online at.

Sumner Woodcrafting

Sumner WoodcraftingofMemphis, Tennessee, was establishednearly 45 years agobyKiran Sumner, with the goal of providing personalized service to customers seekinghigh-quality, handmade furniture. Now semiretired, Mr. Sumner still takes orders and responds to questions himself through the company'scustomer-service telephone lineat901-555-0185onThursdays and Fridays. Sumner Woodcrafting offers awide selectionof custom-made bedroom sets, tables, desks, cabinetry, and more—all made fromhigh-quality solid woods.

Prices forhandcrafted furnitureare naturally higher than for furniture that is mass-produced in a factory. Because our master crafters do exceptionallyfinework, our customers never regret spending a bit more for pieces built to last for generations.

Note that it can take up totwo monthsto create a piece of furniture once it is ordered. Delivery fees are based on distance from our workshop. Unpacking and placing the item is available for anadditional $50.

For photos of our workshop, artisan biographies, customer reviews, and ordering information, please visit us online at.

Sumner Woodcrafting

Sumner WoodcraftingofMemphis, Tennessee, was establishednearly 45 years agobyKiran Sumner, with the goal of providing personalized service to customers seekinghigh-quality, handmade furniture. Now semiretired, Mr. Sumner still takes orders and responds to questions himself through the company'scustomer-service telephone lineat901-555-0185onThursdays and Fridays. Sumner Woodcrafting offers awide selectionof custom-made bedroom sets, tables, desks, cabinetry, and more—all made fromhigh-quality solid woods.

Prices forhandcrafted furnitureare naturally higher than for furniture that is mass-produced in a factory. Because our master crafters do exceptionallyfinework, our customers never regret spending a bit more for pieces built to last for generations.

Note that it can take up totwo monthsto create a piece of furniture once it is ordered. Delivery fees are based on distance from our workshop. Unpacking and placing the item is available for anadditional $50.

For photos of our workshop, artisan biographies, customer reviews, and ordering information, please visit us online at.

COLLINSVALE (28 March)—Over thelast decade, instability in the pricing ofraw materialshas become thebiggest concernfor manufacturers. The issue now surpasses recruitment and technology, which had previously been ranked by businesses as the top two concerns respectively.

The reasons are not difficult to understand. Forelectronics manufacturers, materials typically represent20 percent of all expenses, while makers ofprocessed foodcan spend anywhere between40 and 60 percenton materials. Thus, even a10 percent risein the cost of sugar can dramatically affect a factory's bottom line. Companies that can predict rising costs may be able totemperthe effects of market volatility, but even the best forecasting cannot anticipate every change in the marketplace.

COLLINSVALE (28 March)—Over thelast decade, instability in the pricing ofraw materialshas become thebiggest concernfor manufacturers. The issue now surpasses recruitment and technology, which had previously been ranked by businesses as the top two concerns respectively.

The reasons are not difficult to understand. Forelectronics manufacturers, materials typically represent20 percent of all expenses, while makers ofprocessed foodcan spend anywhere between40 and 60 percenton materials. Thus, even a10 percent risein the cost of sugar can dramatically affect a factory's bottom line. Companies that can predict rising costs may be able totemperthe effects of market volatility, but even the best forecasting cannot anticipate every change in the marketplace.

COLLINSVALE (28 March)—Over thelast decade, instability in the pricing ofraw materialshas become thebiggest concernfor manufacturers. The issue now surpasses recruitment and technology, which had previously been ranked by businesses as the top two concerns respectively.

The reasons are not difficult to understand. Forelectronics manufacturers, materials typically represent20 percent of all expenses, while makers ofprocessed foodcan spend anywhere between40 and 60 percenton materials. Thus, even a10 percent risein the cost of sugar can dramatically affect a factory's bottom line. Companies that can predict rising costs may be able totemperthe effects of market volatility, but even the best forecasting cannot anticipate every change in the marketplace.

TheLowenstein BookstoreinMission Bayinvites you to this month's book discussion featuring authorHilda Flores. The event will be held onThursday, April 10, from7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.Ms. Flores will talk about her new novel,Grinding the Gears.[1]. The latest adventure in the popularInspector Svenssonseries,Grinding the Gearsfinds the beloved inspector investigating strange equipment malfunctions at a national physics research laboratory. - [2] -.

Ms. Flores will discuss the background research she performed while writing the book.[3]. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. The event is free for all to attend.[4]The bookstore requires that attendees register at least one day in advance.

TheLowenstein BookstoreinMission Bayinvites you to this month's book discussion featuring authorHilda Flores. The event will be held onThursday, April 10, from7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.Ms. Flores will talk about her new novel,Grinding the Gears.[1]. The latest adventure in the popularInspector Svenssonseries,Grinding the Gearsfinds the beloved inspector investigating strange equipment malfunctions at a national physics research laboratory. - [2] -.

Ms. Flores will discuss the background research she performed while writing the book.[3]. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. The event is free for all to attend.[4]The bookstore requires that attendees register at least one day in advance.

TheLowenstein BookstoreinMission Bayinvites you to this month's book discussion featuring authorHilda Flores. The event will be held onThursday, April 10, from7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.Ms. Flores will talk about her new novel,Grinding the Gears.[1]. The latest adventure in the popularInspector Svenssonseries,Grinding the Gearsfinds the beloved inspector investigating strange equipment malfunctions at a national physics research laboratory. - [2] -.

Ms. Flores will discuss the background research she performed while writing the book.[3]. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. The event is free for all to attend.[4]The bookstore requires that attendees register at least one day in advance.

TheLowenstein BookstoreinMission Bayinvites you to this month's book discussion featuring authorHilda Flores. The event will be held onThursday, April 10, from7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.Ms. Flores will talk about her new novel,Grinding the Gears.[1]. The latest adventure in the popularInspector Svenssonseries,Grinding the Gearsfinds the beloved inspector investigating strange equipment malfunctions at a national physics research laboratory. - [2] -.

Ms. Flores will discuss the background research she performed while writing the book.[3]. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. The event is free for all to attend.[4]The bookstore requires that attendees register at least one day in advance.