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TOEIC Part 6 | Text Completion: News and Announcements 18

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Problem 1 ・ Question 1 / 4

Community Garden Opens Downtown An unused lot on Mercer Avenue has been transformed into a community garden. The project was (1) funded by local businesses and individual donors. It contains thirty planting beds, six of which are designed for use by nearby schools. Residents may apply for a bed through the Parks Department website. Since demand is expected to be high, spaces will be assigned by lottery rather than on a first-come basis. (2). Gardeners must supply their own tools, (3) water and compost will be provided. The official opening ceremony (4) place this Saturday at 11:00 A.M.

Which word best fits in blank (1)?

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The adverb "jointly" fits, modifying the verb "funded".

Problem 1 ・ Question 2 / 4

Community Garden Opens Downtown An unused lot on Mercer Avenue has been transformed into a community garden. The project was (1) funded by local businesses and individual donors. It contains thirty planting beds, six of which are designed for use by nearby schools. Residents may apply for a bed through the Parks Department website. Since demand is expected to be high, spaces will be assigned by lottery rather than on a first-come basis. (2). Gardeners must supply their own tools, (3) water and compost will be provided. The official opening ceremony (4) place this Saturday at 11:00 A.M.

Which sentence best fits in blank (2)?

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After the explanation of how to apply and how the lottery works, a sentence giving the deadline is the natural continuation.

Problem 1 ・ Question 3 / 4

Community Garden Opens Downtown An unused lot on Mercer Avenue has been transformed into a community garden. The project was (1) funded by local businesses and individual donors. It contains thirty planting beds, six of which are designed for use by nearby schools. Residents may apply for a bed through the Parks Department website. Since demand is expected to be high, spaces will be assigned by lottery rather than on a first-come basis. (2). Gardeners must supply their own tools, (3) water and compost will be provided. The official opening ceremony (4) place this Saturday at 11:00 A.M.

Which word best fits in blank (3)?

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Tools are to be brought by each person while water and compost are provided, so "but".

Problem 1 ・ Question 4 / 4

Community Garden Opens Downtown An unused lot on Mercer Avenue has been transformed into a community garden. The project was (1) funded by local businesses and individual donors. It contains thirty planting beds, six of which are designed for use by nearby schools. Residents may apply for a bed through the Parks Department website. Since demand is expected to be high, spaces will be assigned by lottery rather than on a first-come basis. (2). Gardeners must supply their own tools, (3) water and compost will be provided. The official opening ceremony (4) place this Saturday at 11:00 A.M.

Which word best fits in blank (4)?

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The reference is to a future plan, so "will take" fits; "take place" means to be held.

Problem 2 ・ Question 1 / 4

Travel Update: Lakeshore Ferry Due to increased summer demand, Lakeshore Ferry will add two evening departures beginning July 1. The additional service will allow visitors (1) more time at the island's shops and restaurants before returning to the mainland. The last ferry will leave the island at 9:30 P.M. instead of 8:00 P.M. Tickets for the new departures can be purchased online or at the terminal. (2). Passengers traveling with bicycles should arrive at least twenty minutes early, as storage space is (3). The expanded schedule will remain in effect (4) September 5.

Which word best fits in blank (1)?

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The pattern is "allow + person + to do", so "to spend".

Problem 2 ・ Question 2 / 4

Travel Update: Lakeshore Ferry Due to increased summer demand, Lakeshore Ferry will add two evening departures beginning July 1. The additional service will allow visitors (1) more time at the island's shops and restaurants before returning to the mainland. The last ferry will leave the island at 9:30 P.M. instead of 8:00 P.M. Tickets for the new departures can be purchased online or at the terminal. (2). Passengers traveling with bicycles should arrive at least twenty minutes early, as storage space is (3). The expanded schedule will remain in effect (4) September 5.

Which sentence best fits in blank (2)?

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A sentence adding fare information to the guidance on buying tickets for the new service is the natural continuation.

Problem 2 ・ Question 3 / 4

Travel Update: Lakeshore Ferry Due to increased summer demand, Lakeshore Ferry will add two evening departures beginning July 1. The additional service will allow visitors (1) more time at the island's shops and restaurants before returning to the mainland. The last ferry will leave the island at 9:30 P.M. instead of 8:00 P.M. Tickets for the new departures can be purchased online or at the terminal. (2). Passengers traveling with bicycles should arrive at least twenty minutes early, as storage space is (3). The expanded schedule will remain in effect (4) September 5.

Which word best fits in blank (3)?

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The adjective "limited" fits as the complement of "is".

Problem 2 ・ Question 4 / 4

Travel Update: Lakeshore Ferry Due to increased summer demand, Lakeshore Ferry will add two evening departures beginning July 1. The additional service will allow visitors (1) more time at the island's shops and restaurants before returning to the mainland. The last ferry will leave the island at 9:30 P.M. instead of 8:00 P.M. Tickets for the new departures can be purchased online or at the terminal. (2). Passengers traveling with bicycles should arrive at least twenty minutes early, as storage space is (3). The expanded schedule will remain in effect (4) September 5.

Which word best fits in blank (4)?

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"Through" fits, expressing continuation up to and including the date.