TOEFL iBT — Test of English as a Foreign Language
Take the TOEFL Reading in Daily Life, Set 2: 20 multiple-choice questions (30 minutes) with instant scoring and a full answer review. Covers 20 TOEFL…
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The first 5 questions of this test, with the correct answer and explanation.
Q1. Read the passage: Photography club email Subject: First meeting of the term Hi everyone, The Photography Club's first meeting will be on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Arts Centre, Room 12. We will plan this term's trips and choose a theme for our spring exhibition. New members are very welcome, and you do not need your own camera: the club has six cameras that members can borrow. Membership costs $10 for the term, payable at the meeting. See you there, Amina (Club Secretary) What is the main purpose of the email?
Answer: B. To announce the club's first meeting of the term
Explanation: The subject line and first sentence announce the first meeting.
Q2. Read the passage: Photography club email Subject: First meeting of the term Hi everyone, The Photography Club's first meeting will be on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Arts Centre, Room 12. We will plan this term's trips and choose a theme for our spring exhibition. New members are very welcome, and you do not need your own camera: the club has six cameras that members can borrow. Membership costs $10 for the term, payable at the meeting. See you there, Amina (Club Secretary) According to the email, what will happen at the meeting?
Answer: C. Members will plan trips and choose an exhibition theme
Explanation: The meeting will plan this term's trips and choose a spring exhibition theme.
Q3. Read the passage: Photography club email Subject: First meeting of the term Hi everyone, The Photography Club's first meeting will be on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Arts Centre, Room 12. We will plan this term's trips and choose a theme for our spring exhibition. New members are very welcome, and you do not need your own camera: the club has six cameras that members can borrow. Membership costs $10 for the term, payable at the meeting. See you there, Amina (Club Secretary) What does the email say about cameras?
Answer: A. Members can borrow one of the club's cameras
Explanation: The club has six cameras that members can borrow.
Q4. Read the passage: Photography club email Subject: First meeting of the term Hi everyone, The Photography Club's first meeting will be on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the Arts Centre, Room 12. We will plan this term's trips and choose a theme for our spring exhibition. New members are very welcome, and you do not need your own camera: the club has six cameras that members can borrow. Membership costs $10 for the term, payable at the meeting. See you there, Amina (Club Secretary) How much does membership cost?
Answer: A. $10 for the term
Explanation: Membership costs $10 for the term.
Q5. Read the passage: Laboratory safety notice CHEMISTRY LABORATORY — SAFETY RULES Safety goggles and lab coats must be worn at all times in the laboratory. Food and drink are not permitted. Long hair must be tied back. All spills, however small, must be reported to the supervisor immediately. Students may not work in the laboratory unless a supervisor is present. Anyone who breaks these rules may be asked to leave and will need to repeat the session. What must students wear in the laboratory?
Answer: B. Safety goggles and lab coats
Explanation: Goggles and lab coats must be worn at all times.
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Q6. Read the passage: Laboratory safety notice CHEMISTRY LABORATORY — SAFETY RULES Safety goggles and lab coats must be worn at all times in the laboratory. Food and drink are not permitted. Long hair must be tied back. All spills, however small, must be reported to the supervisor immediately. Students may not work in the laboratory unless a supervisor is present. Anyone who breaks these rules may be asked to leave and will need to repeat the session. What must students do if they spill something?
Q7. Read the passage: Laboratory safety notice CHEMISTRY LABORATORY — SAFETY RULES Safety goggles and lab coats must be worn at all times in the laboratory. Food and drink are not permitted. Long hair must be tied back. All spills, however small, must be reported to the supervisor immediately. Students may not work in the laboratory unless a supervisor is present. Anyone who breaks these rules may be asked to leave and will need to repeat the session. When may students work in the laboratory?
Q8. Read the passage: Laboratory safety notice CHEMISTRY LABORATORY — SAFETY RULES Safety goggles and lab coats must be worn at all times in the laboratory. Food and drink are not permitted. Long hair must be tied back. All spills, however small, must be reported to the supervisor immediately. Students may not work in the laboratory unless a supervisor is present. Anyone who breaks these rules may be asked to leave and will need to repeat the session. What may happen to a student who breaks the rules?
Q9. Read the passage: Cafeteria announcement From Monday, the student cafeteria will introduce a new menu with more vegetarian and vegan options. Breakfast will now be served until 10:30 a.m. instead of 10:00 a.m. To reduce waste, the cafeteria will no longer provide disposable cups; students are asked to bring their own reusable cup, and those who do will receive a 20-cent discount on hot drinks. Reusable cups can also be bought at the counter for $3. What change is being made to the menu?
Q10. Read the passage: Cafeteria announcement From Monday, the student cafeteria will introduce a new menu with more vegetarian and vegan options. Breakfast will now be served until 10:30 a.m. instead of 10:00 a.m. To reduce waste, the cafeteria will no longer provide disposable cups; students are asked to bring their own reusable cup, and those who do will receive a 20-cent discount on hot drinks. Reusable cups can also be bought at the counter for $3. Until what time will breakfast now be served?
Q11. Read the passage: Cafeteria announcement From Monday, the student cafeteria will introduce a new menu with more vegetarian and vegan options. Breakfast will now be served until 10:30 a.m. instead of 10:00 a.m. To reduce waste, the cafeteria will no longer provide disposable cups; students are asked to bring their own reusable cup, and those who do will receive a 20-cent discount on hot drinks. Reusable cups can also be bought at the counter for $3. Why will the cafeteria stop providing disposable cups?
Q12. Read the passage: Cafeteria announcement From Monday, the student cafeteria will introduce a new menu with more vegetarian and vegan options. Breakfast will now be served until 10:30 a.m. instead of 10:00 a.m. To reduce waste, the cafeteria will no longer provide disposable cups; students are asked to bring their own reusable cup, and those who do will receive a 20-cent discount on hot drinks. Reusable cups can also be bought at the counter for $3. A student brings a reusable cup and buys a hot drink. What happens?
Q13. Read the passage: Internship posting Summer internship — City Museum The City Museum is offering four paid internships from June to August for students interested in history, education or museum work. Interns will help run children's workshops and assist curators in preparing a new exhibition. Applicants should have completed at least one year of university study. To apply, submit a CV and a one-page letter explaining your interest by 15 March. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview in early April. How many internships are offered?
Q14. Read the passage: Internship posting Summer internship — City Museum The City Museum is offering four paid internships from June to August for students interested in history, education or museum work. Interns will help run children's workshops and assist curators in preparing a new exhibition. Applicants should have completed at least one year of university study. To apply, submit a CV and a one-page letter explaining your interest by 15 March. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview in early April. What will interns do?
Q15. Read the passage: Internship posting Summer internship — City Museum The City Museum is offering four paid internships from June to August for students interested in history, education or museum work. Interns will help run children's workshops and assist curators in preparing a new exhibition. Applicants should have completed at least one year of university study. To apply, submit a CV and a one-page letter explaining your interest by 15 March. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview in early April. Who is eligible to apply?
Q16. Read the passage: Internship posting Summer internship — City Museum The City Museum is offering four paid internships from June to August for students interested in history, education or museum work. Interns will help run children's workshops and assist curators in preparing a new exhibition. Applicants should have completed at least one year of university study. To apply, submit a CV and a one-page letter explaining your interest by 15 March. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview in early April. What should applicants send by 15 March?
Q17. Read the passage: Parking permit notice Student parking permits for the new academic year can be bought online from 1 August. A full-year permit costs $180, and a single-semester permit costs $100. Permits are limited, and priority is given to students who live more than 10 kilometres from campus. Cars parked on campus without a valid permit after 15 September will receive a $40 fine. Bicycles may be parked free of charge in any marked bicycle area. How much is a single-semester parking permit?
Q18. Read the passage: Parking permit notice Student parking permits for the new academic year can be bought online from 1 August. A full-year permit costs $180, and a single-semester permit costs $100. Permits are limited, and priority is given to students who live more than 10 kilometres from campus. Cars parked on campus without a valid permit after 15 September will receive a $40 fine. Bicycles may be parked free of charge in any marked bicycle area. Who is given priority for permits?
Q19. Read the passage: Parking permit notice Student parking permits for the new academic year can be bought online from 1 August. A full-year permit costs $180, and a single-semester permit costs $100. Permits are limited, and priority is given to students who live more than 10 kilometres from campus. Cars parked on campus without a valid permit after 15 September will receive a $40 fine. Bicycles may be parked free of charge in any marked bicycle area. What happens to cars without a permit after 15 September?
Q20. Read the passage: Parking permit notice Student parking permits for the new academic year can be bought online from 1 August. A full-year permit costs $180, and a single-semester permit costs $100. Permits are limited, and priority is given to students who live more than 10 kilometres from campus. Cars parked on campus without a valid permit after 15 September will receive a $40 fine. Bicycles may be parked free of charge in any marked bicycle area. What does the notice say about bicycles?