TOEIC Review, Part 7: Test 3 (Text Message Practice Tests - Reading Comprehension)

Test A 

Alex (9:01 AM): Hi Mia, did you manage to look over the draft for the client proposal? Mia (9:03 AM): Yes, I reviewed it last night. I think we should add more details to the budget section. Alex (9:05 AM): Good point. Can you handle that this morning? Mia (9:06 AM): Sure. I’ll send the updated version by noon. Alex (9:07 AM): Thanks. Also, please check the product images. Mia (9:09 AM): Got it. I’ll make sure they’re all high-resolution.

1. What does the phrase 'look over' in the message mean?

A. Ignore

B. Review carefully

C. Deliver quickly

D. Cancel

2. Why does Alex want Mia to check the product images?

A. To see if they are high-resolution

B. To remove them

C. To replace them with new ones

D. To add captions

3. When will Mia send the updated proposal?

A. Before noon

B. Before 9:00 AM

C. Tomorrow morning

D. This evening

Test B

Ryan (2:15 PM): Hey Claire, were you able to track down the shipment records for last month? Claire (2:17 PM): Not yet. I checked the folder in the warehouse office, but they weren’t there. Ryan (2:18 PM): Could they be in the accounting department’s files? Claire (2:19 PM): Possibly. I’ll ask Mark from accounting to check. Ryan (2:20 PM): Let me know once you find them. Claire (2:21 PM): Will do. I know we need them for tomorrow’s report.

4. What does the phrase 'track down' mean in this conversation?

A. Delete

B. Replace

C. Find

D. Deliver

5. Where did Claire first try to find the records?

A. In the warehouse office folder

B. In the accounting department

C. In Ryan's office

D. In her email

6. Why are the shipment records needed?

A. For tomorrow’s report

B. For a client meeting

C. For an audit

D. For a shipment today

Test C

Liam (10:02 AM): Hi Zoe, don’t forget to fill out the conference registration form. Zoe (10:03 AM): I haven’t seen it yet. Where is it? Liam (10:04 AM): I sent it to your e-mail yesterday. Zoe (10:05 AM): Okay, I’ll check my inbox. Liam (10:06 AM): Please send it back to me today so I can confirm our spots. Zoe (10:07 AM): Sure. I’ll complete it right after this meeting.

7. What does the phrase 'fill out' mean here?

A. Sign a document

B. Complete a form

C. Write a report

D. Read through a file

8. Where will Zoe look for the form?

A. In her inbox

B. In the office cabinet

C. On the shared drive

D. In Liam’s desk

9. Why does Liam need the form back today?

A. To confirm their spots

B. To send it to HR

C. To cancel their booking

D. To share it with Zoe

Test D

Nina (8:45 AM): Good morning, Tom. Can you follow up on the order we placed last week? Tom (8:46 AM): Morning! I already called the supplier yesterday. Nina (8:47 AM): Did they give you an update? Tom (8:48 AM): Yes, they said it’s ready for delivery and should arrive by Friday. Nina (8:49 AM): Perfect. Can you also confirm the delivery address with them? Tom (8:50 AM): Sure, I’ll call them again now.

10. What does the phrase 'follow up on' mean here?

A. Ignore

B. Continue dealing with

C. Cancel

D. Investigate unrelated issues

11. When should the order arrive?

A. Today

B. Tomorrow

C. Friday

D. Next week

12. What additional task does Nina ask Tom to do?

A. Cancel the order

B. Confirm the delivery address

C. Change the order items

D. Contact a new supplier

Test E

Sophie (4:40 PM): Hi Raj, the client meeting was moved to Thursday at 9 a.m. Can you pass on this update to the rest of the team? Raj (4:42 PM): Sure, I’ll send a group message right away. Sophie (4:43 PM): Thanks. Also, remind them to bring the revised proposal. Raj (4:44 PM): Will do. Anything else? Sophie (4:45 PM): Yes, please check if the projector is working. Raj (4:46 PM): Got it. I’ll test it this afternoon.

13. What does the phrase 'pass on' mean in this context?

A. Skip

B. Reject

C. Share information

D. Postpone

14. When will the client meeting take place?

A. Wednesday at 9 a.m.

B. Thursday at 9 a.m.

C. Thursday at 4:40 p.m.

D. Friday at 9 a.m.

15. What should the team bring to the meeting?

A. The original proposal

B. The revised proposal

C. The client list

D. The meeting agenda

ANSWER KEY WITH EXPLANATIONS

Test A, Q1: B – In this context, 'look over' means to review carefully.
Test A, Q2: A – Alex specifically asks Mia to check the product images, and she replies she will ensure they are high-resolution.
Test A, Q3: A – Mia says she will send the updated version by noon.

Test B, Q1: C – 'Track down' means to locate or find something.
Test B, Q2: A – She says she checked the folder in the warehouse office.
Test B, Q3: A – Claire says they are needed for tomorrow’s report.

Test C, Q1: B – 'Fill out' means to complete a form by writing in the required information.
Test C, Q2: A – Zoe says she will check her inbox.
Test C, Q3: A – He says he needs it to confirm their spots at the conference.

Test D, Q1: B – 'Follow up on' means to take further action regarding something already started.
Test D, Q2: C – Tom says the supplier told him it should arrive by Friday.
Test D Q3: B – Nina asks Tom to confirm the delivery address.

Test E, Q1: C – 'Pass on' means to share or forward information to others.
Test E, Q2: B – Sophie says it was moved to Thursday at 9 a.m.
Test E, Q3: B – Sophie asks Raj to remind them to bring the revised proposal.