TOEIC Part 7: Triple Passage Mock Test
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.
Passage 1
Notice
COMPANY-WIDE NOTICE To: All OmniCorp Employees From: Human Resources Department Date: September 2, 2025 Subject: New Employee Volunteer Program OmniCorp is proud to launch our new 'OmniCorp Cares' volunteer program. We believe in giving back to the community and encourage all employees to participate. Under this new policy, all full-time employees are entitled to take one full paid day (8 hours) off from work per calendar year to volunteer at an approved local charity. To be eligible, the charity must be a registered non-profit organization. Employees must submit a request form to their direct supervisor for approval at least two weeks in advance of the intended volunteer day. A list of pre-approved partner charities is available on the company intranet, but employees may also suggest other organizations for approval.
Passage 2
E-mail 1
To: David Lee <d.lee@omnicorp.com> From: Kenji Tanaka <k.tanaka@omnicorp.com> Date: September 8, 2025 Subject: Volunteer Day Request Hi David, I am writing to request the use of my volunteer day, as detailed in the recent HR notice. I would like to volunteer at the Parkview City Food Bank on Friday, September 26. They are holding their annual city-wide food drive on that day and are in great need of volunteers. I have confirmed with them that they are a registered non-profit. I know this is slightly less than the two-week notice period specified in the policy, but I only just learned about this specific event. I have already completed my tasks for that week, and my absence will not affect any project deadlines. Please let me know if you can approve this request. Thanks, Kenji Tanaka
Passage 3
E-mail 2
To: Kenji Tanaka <k.tanaka@omnicorp.com> From: David Lee <d.lee@omnicorp.com> Date: September 9, 2025 Subject: RE: Volunteer Day Request Hi Kenji, Thanks for your e-mail. That's a great cause, and I'm happy to support your involvement. Normally, the notice period is firm to ensure proper workflow management. However, given that you have managed your workload proactively and the event is important, I will make an exception this time and approve your request for September 26. Please forward me the confirmation e-mail from the Parkview City Food Bank. After that, I will formally log your volunteer day with HR. Enjoy the day. Best, David Lee
Question 1: According to the notice, how much paid time off are employees allowed for volunteering?
Question 2: What did Mr. Tanaka fail to do?
Question 3: In the second e-mail, the word 'firm' is closest in meaning to
Question 4: What organization does Mr. Tanaka plan to volunteer for?
Question 5: What must Mr. Tanaka do before his volunteer day is officially recorded?