TOE-IC Part 7: Single 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.
Article
OAKVILLE, June 10 – The city of Oakville officially launched its new smart parking system, 'ParkRight,' today, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion in the downtown area. The system utilizes a network of sensors embedded in the pavement of over 500 parking spots. These sensors detect whether a spot is occupied and transmit this real-time data to a mobile application. Mayor David Chen expressed his optimism at a press conference this morning. "This initiative is a significant step towards making Oakville a smarter, more technologically advanced city," he stated. "The ParkRight app will not only guide drivers to available spots, reducing the time they spend circling the blocks, but it will also allow for electronic payment, making the whole process more convenient." The project, which was a collaboration between the Oakville Department of Transportation and the tech firm SensorTech, is expected to reduce downtown traffic by an estimated 15 percent. The city is offering complimentary parking for the first two hours for all users during the initial week to encourage adoption of the new system. City officials have confirmed that this promotional offer is a temporary measure.
Question 1: What is the main purpose of the article?
Question 2: What is suggested about the ParkRight system?
Question 3: The word 'initiative' in paragraph 2, line 1, is closest in meaning to
Question 4: What will be offered to users for a limited time?