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TOEIC Part 7 | Reading: Notices and Postings 05

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Problem 1 ・ Question 1 / 3

NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS Greenfield Apartments Water System Maintenance Please be advised that the building's water supply will be temporarily shut off on Saturday, March 14, from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. During this period, contractors will replace the aging pipes in the basement and inspect the main water tank. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Residents are advised to store an adequate supply of water for drinking and other household needs before the work begins. Please note that both hot and cold water will be unavailable throughout the entire maintenance window. If the work is completed ahead of schedule, service will be restored earlier, and a notice will be posted in the main lobby. Should you have any questions, please contact the building management office at 555-0182 or visit us on the first floor. Thank you for your cooperation. Greenfield Apartments Management

What is the main purpose of this notice?

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The opening states that the "water supply will be temporarily shut off", so the purpose is to give notice of the outage. Nothing is said about rent or recruitment.

Problem 1 ・ Question 2 / 3

NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS Greenfield Apartments Water System Maintenance Please be advised that the building's water supply will be temporarily shut off on Saturday, March 14, from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. During this period, contractors will replace the aging pipes in the basement and inspect the main water tank. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Residents are advised to store an adequate supply of water for drinking and other household needs before the work begins. Please note that both hot and cold water will be unavailable throughout the entire maintenance window. If the work is completed ahead of schedule, service will be restored earlier, and a notice will be posted in the main lobby. Should you have any questions, please contact the building management office at 555-0182 or visit us on the first floor. Thank you for your cooperation. Greenfield Apartments Management

What are residents advised to do before the maintenance begins?

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The notice states explicitly to "store an adequate supply of water for drinking and other household needs before the work begins".

Problem 1 ・ Question 3 / 3

NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS Greenfield Apartments Water System Maintenance Please be advised that the building's water supply will be temporarily shut off on Saturday, March 14, from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. During this period, contractors will replace the aging pipes in the basement and inspect the main water tank. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Residents are advised to store an adequate supply of water for drinking and other household needs before the work begins. Please note that both hot and cold water will be unavailable throughout the entire maintenance window. If the work is completed ahead of schedule, service will be restored earlier, and a notice will be posted in the main lobby. Should you have any questions, please contact the building management office at 555-0182 or visit us on the first floor. Thank you for your cooperation. Greenfield Apartments Management

What will happen if the work finishes earlier than planned?

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"If the work is completed ahead of schedule … a notice will be posted in the main lobby." Nothing is said about phone calls or refunds.

Problem 2 ・ Question 1 / 3

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Riverside Community Library Temporary Relocation The Riverside Community Library will be closed for renovation from June 1 to August 31. During this three-month period, all library services will be temporarily relocated to the Community Center on Oak Street, just a five-minute walk from the current building. While the selection of materials at the temporary location will be more limited, patrons may still borrow and return books, access public computers, and use the reading room. Any items requested online can be picked up at the temporary desk within two business days. Members with materials due during the closure need not worry; all due dates have been automatically extended to September 15. No late fees will be charged for this period. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve your library. For updates, please visit our website or call 555-0247.

Why is the library being relocated?

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The library is "closed for renovation", so the move is temporary and for refurbishment. Nothing suggests a permanent relocation or a disaster.

Problem 2 ・ Question 2 / 3

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Riverside Community Library Temporary Relocation The Riverside Community Library will be closed for renovation from June 1 to August 31. During this three-month period, all library services will be temporarily relocated to the Community Center on Oak Street, just a five-minute walk from the current building. While the selection of materials at the temporary location will be more limited, patrons may still borrow and return books, access public computers, and use the reading room. Any items requested online can be picked up at the temporary desk within two business days. Members with materials due during the closure need not worry; all due dates have been automatically extended to September 15. No late fees will be charged for this period. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve your library. For updates, please visit our website or call 555-0247.

What is indicated about the temporary location?

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"The selection of materials at the temporary location will be more limited" — the collection on offer is smaller.

Problem 2 ・ Question 3 / 3

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Riverside Community Library Temporary Relocation The Riverside Community Library will be closed for renovation from June 1 to August 31. During this three-month period, all library services will be temporarily relocated to the Community Center on Oak Street, just a five-minute walk from the current building. While the selection of materials at the temporary location will be more limited, patrons may still borrow and return books, access public computers, and use the reading room. Any items requested online can be picked up at the temporary desk within two business days. Members with materials due during the closure need not worry; all due dates have been automatically extended to September 15. No late fees will be charged for this period. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve your library. For updates, please visit our website or call 555-0247.

The word "extended" in paragraph three is closest in meaning to

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Here "extended" means the due date is pushed back, so among the options "postponed" is closest in meaning.