Original EWS practice · EWS-TOEIC-READ-A
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Original independent EWS practice; not an ETS test or calibrated score. Some passages are shorter than authentic test passages.
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Part 5
- D · register
Must takes a base verb. - C · by
By introduces the deadline. - D · for
Responsible is followed by for. - A · efficiently
An adverb describes how the software runs. - D · your
The noun signature needs the possessive determiner your. - C · since
Since introduces a starting year. - B · enough
Enough follows the adjective and precedes the infinitive phrase. - B · is
With neither...nor, the verb here agrees with the nearer singular scanner. - A · faulty
An adjective describes the product after is. - C · to check
Ask someone to do something is the required pattern. - C · Despite
Despite takes the noun phrase the heavy rain. - A · arrives
A future time clause with as soon as normally uses the present form. - B · reference
The noun reference fits the phrase for future reference. - B · carefully
The adverb modifies read. - A · more
Fifty units or more means at least fifty units. - C · could have completed
An unreal past condition takes a modal perfect result here. - C · that
That refers to the proposal as the object of discussed. - D · enter
May takes a base verb. - D · progress
Progress is an uncountable noun in this expression. - B · if
If introduces the condition under which help should be requested. - B · of
Consist of means be made up of. - B · regardless of
Regardless of means without making a distinction based on position. - A · in full
In full means completely. - B · the easier
The comparative...the comparative expresses linked changes. - A · arranged
Being plus the past participle forms the passive continuous. - B · recommendations
Several needs a plural countable noun. - A · however
However introduces a contrast between the absence and the available alternative. - C · is
Each package is singular. - B · to postpone
Would prefer takes a to-infinitive here. - D · misuse
A noun is required after caused by; misuse means improper use.
Part 6
- D · relocate
Will takes the base verb relocate. - B · It will be listed in the staff directory.
It refers to the new extension and connects to the telephone instructions. - B · confirms
After takes a present-tense time clause with singular officer. - B · cooperation
Your is followed by the noun cooperation. - C · waste
Reduce packaging waste is the meaningful noun phrase. - D · Your deposit will then be returned.
Then links the refund to returning the container. - B · because
Their ownership explains why they should not be put in the bins. - B · extend
Whether to is followed by a base verb. - A · expected
Than expected is the normal shortened comparison. - D · All necessary printed materials will be provided.
The next sentence explains when those materials are supplied. - B · by
By sets the final date for requests. - C · welcoming
Look forward to is followed by a noun or -ing form. - B · containing
Containing introduces information included in the email. - B · This trial will help us identify any problems.
The trial is a test designed to find problems. - B · Nevertheless
Nevertheless introduces a limitation to the improvement described. - D · support
Your continued support is the correct noun phrase.
Part 7
- D · To assist visitors attending early training
The notice gives early training sessions as the reason. - C · Wait in the ground-floor seating area
The instruction applies to visitors arriving before 8:30. - A · The quantity of cartridges
The writer says the quantity is still six instead of four. - C · She is attending training
Training is the stated reason. - A · A screen
The screen is in the included list. - B · The Palm Room
Palm seats twenty-four; Cedar seats twelve. - C · A booking over four hours with payment at least three working days ahead
Both duration and advance payment conditions must be met. - C · It is being repaired
Dina says a repair team is working there until noon. - B · Dina
Dina will bring a trolley and take them herself. - B · Agreement to pass on the instruction
Amal agrees to tell the courier to use the north gate. - A · At least one year in customer service
The advertisement requires one year of customer service experience. - B · It is useful but not necessary
Helpful but not essential makes it optional. - C · Complete a scheduling task
The final sentence gives this step. - C · Survey responses from local workers
The survey identified difficulty visiting during the day. - A · The children’s activity room
The activity room keeps its usual closing time. - D · Attendance during the trial
Staff will record attendance before making the decision. - A · A written explanation if advance approval was impossible
The emergency exception requires a written explanation. - D · Supporting documents are missing
Missing supporting documents are specifically mentioned. - B · Personal sightseeing
The policy excludes sightseeing costs. - A · The customer approves them
Approval is required before the separate charges. - A · Two possible dates and an access contact
The letter asks for dates and a staff contact. - A · So the service records can be updated
This purpose is explicitly stated. - D · Nearby offices require quiet
The quiet working environment explains the restriction. - D · Packaging must be put in the marked bins
Food is permitted with proper disposal of packaging. - B · Employees interested in helping with the garden
It is offered to employees who want to help care for the garden. - C · Their emails often needed clarification
Follow-up questions suggested a lack of clarity. - C · Rewriting their own emails with a partner
The reviewer found paired rewriting more useful. - A · Limited treatment of technical report writing
Technical reports were not covered in depth. - A · Generally positive with specific reservations
Useful activities and a checklist are balanced against two limitations. - D · Adjustable chairs
The order explicitly requests adjustable chairs. - D · Yes, it is one day earlier
23 November is before 24 November. - C · LKR324000
18 multiplied by 18000 equals 324000; delivery is included. - C · Confirmation that someone can receive the chairs
The reply asks for a receiving contact’s availability. - B · The delivery route is not finalised
The final sentence explains the uncertainty. - B · Arun Khan
After the 10:30 break, the 10:45 session is led by Arun Khan. - C · Handling enquiries
The first session starts at 9:30, before Priya can arrive. - A · Removed names from a workplace example
The programme requests an anonymous example, and Priya removed names. - D · The sign-in procedure for a late arrival
Her final request concerns separate sign-in. - C · Priya plans to attend the afternoon sessions
She says she will remain until the end. - C · 10
The booking says ten; the change leaves the count unchanged. - D · The return time
The customer changes only the return time. - C · The booking exceeds four hours
The updated journey runs for five hours. - D · 8:00 a.m.
The collection time remains the original eight o’clock. - B · The amount of the hourly surcharge
The policy mentions an hourly charge but gives no amount. - A · The other lamp works with the same cable
The comparison suggests that the non-working lamp needs inspection. - D · The faulty lamp and a receipt copy
The support reply states exactly what is required. - A · No, coverage depends on inspection
The reply makes coverage conditional on inspection. - C · Five working days
The support reply gives five working days. - D · Reference BD-604
Support requests the reference with the faulty lamp. - A · The Maple Suite
The final confirmation supersedes the earlier request. - D · Attendance exceeded its capacity
Twenty-two participants exceed Elm’s sixteen seats. - D · 12
The final email confirms the requested sandwich quantities. - C · Sealed bottled water
The final email allows sealed bottled water only. - B · It costs the same as Elm and has enough seats
Maple seats twenty-four and is offered at Elm’s price.