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TOEIC Part 7 | Reading: Store and Service Advertisements 04

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Problem 1 ・ Question 1 / 3

Grand Reopening at Willow & Thread! After three months of renovations, Willow & Thread, the city's favorite home furnishings boutique, is proud to welcome you back on Saturday, August 8. Come explore our newly expanded showroom, now featuring a dedicated section for handcrafted wooden furniture sourced from local artisans. To celebrate, we are offering 25% off all cushions, curtains, and bedding throughout opening weekend. Our design consultants will be on hand to give free advice on styling your living space, and every customer who spends over $75 will receive a complimentary scented candle. Can't make it to the store? Browse our full catalogue online and enjoy free delivery on orders over $50 until the end of August. Sign up for our newsletter at the front desk to receive early notice of future sales. Willow & Thread — 42 Maple Avenue. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

What is the main purpose of the advertisement?

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The opening reads "after three months of renovations … proud to welcome you back", so the main purpose is to announce the reopening after refurbishment. Closing down (option 1), recruitment (option 3) and going online-only (option 4) all contradict the text.

Problem 1 ・ Question 2 / 3

Grand Reopening at Willow & Thread! After three months of renovations, Willow & Thread, the city's favorite home furnishings boutique, is proud to welcome you back on Saturday, August 8. Come explore our newly expanded showroom, now featuring a dedicated section for handcrafted wooden furniture sourced from local artisans. To celebrate, we are offering 25% off all cushions, curtains, and bedding throughout opening weekend. Our design consultants will be on hand to give free advice on styling your living space, and every customer who spends over $75 will receive a complimentary scented candle. Can't make it to the store? Browse our full catalogue online and enjoy free delivery on orders over $50 until the end of August. Sign up for our newsletter at the front desk to receive early notice of future sales. Willow & Thread — 42 Maple Avenue. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

What will customers who spend more than $75 receive?

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The text states explicitly that "every customer who spends over $75 will receive a complimentary scented candle".

Problem 1 ・ Question 3 / 3

Grand Reopening at Willow & Thread! After three months of renovations, Willow & Thread, the city's favorite home furnishings boutique, is proud to welcome you back on Saturday, August 8. Come explore our newly expanded showroom, now featuring a dedicated section for handcrafted wooden furniture sourced from local artisans. To celebrate, we are offering 25% off all cushions, curtains, and bedding throughout opening weekend. Our design consultants will be on hand to give free advice on styling your living space, and every customer who spends over $75 will receive a complimentary scented candle. Can't make it to the store? Browse our full catalogue online and enjoy free delivery on orders over $50 until the end of August. Sign up for our newsletter at the front desk to receive early notice of future sales. Willow & Thread — 42 Maple Avenue. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The word "complimentary" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to

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"Complimentary" means given at no charge; with "will receive" just before it and the surrounding talk of discounts and perks, "free" is the closest in meaning.

Problem 2 ・ Question 1 / 3

Brew & Bloom Café — Now Open on Riverside Lane Looking for the perfect place to unwind? Brew & Bloom Café blends a cozy coffeehouse with a flower shop, all under one roof. Enjoy freshly roasted, ethically sourced coffee while surrounded by seasonal blooms you can take home. Our baristas prepare each drink to order, and our kitchen serves light lunches made from ingredients delivered fresh every morning from nearby farms. Prefer to work or study? Our upstairs lounge offers free high-speed internet and plenty of quiet seating. Stop by between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays for our Afternoon Special: any beverage paired with a slice of homemade cake for just $6. Members of our loyalty program earn a free drink after every ten purchases. Brew & Bloom Café — 15 Riverside Lane. Follow us online for weekly flower-arranging workshops.

What makes Brew & Bloom Café unusual?

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It "blends a cozy coffeehouse with a flower shop, all under one roof", so combining a café with a florist is what sets it apart. The other options are not mentioned in the text.

Problem 2 ・ Question 2 / 3

Brew & Bloom Café — Now Open on Riverside Lane Looking for the perfect place to unwind? Brew & Bloom Café blends a cozy coffeehouse with a flower shop, all under one roof. Enjoy freshly roasted, ethically sourced coffee while surrounded by seasonal blooms you can take home. Our baristas prepare each drink to order, and our kitchen serves light lunches made from ingredients delivered fresh every morning from nearby farms. Prefer to work or study? Our upstairs lounge offers free high-speed internet and plenty of quiet seating. Stop by between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays for our Afternoon Special: any beverage paired with a slice of homemade cake for just $6. Members of our loyalty program earn a free drink after every ten purchases. Brew & Bloom Café — 15 Riverside Lane. Follow us online for weekly flower-arranging workshops.

What can be inferred about the food served at the café?

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From "ingredients delivered fresh every morning from nearby farms", you can infer that the food uses fresh local produce from farms in the area.

Problem 2 ・ Question 3 / 3

Brew & Bloom Café — Now Open on Riverside Lane Looking for the perfect place to unwind? Brew & Bloom Café blends a cozy coffeehouse with a flower shop, all under one roof. Enjoy freshly roasted, ethically sourced coffee while surrounded by seasonal blooms you can take home. Our baristas prepare each drink to order, and our kitchen serves light lunches made from ingredients delivered fresh every morning from nearby farms. Prefer to work or study? Our upstairs lounge offers free high-speed internet and plenty of quiet seating. Stop by between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays for our Afternoon Special: any beverage paired with a slice of homemade cake for just $6. Members of our loyalty program earn a free drink after every ten purchases. Brew & Bloom Café — 15 Riverside Lane. Follow us online for weekly flower-arranging workshops.

How can customers receive a free drink?

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"Members of our loyalty program earn a free drink after every ten purchases" — ten purchases earn a free drink.