Reading Comprehension

Read the email below: 'Hi team, I'm writing to confirm that tomorrow's 2pm meeting has been moved to 3pm. Please update your calendars. The agenda remains the same. Thanks, Sarah' What is the main purpose of this email?

• ATo reschedule a meeting✓
• BTo cancel a meeting
• CTo introduce a new agenda
• DTo confirm attendance

Answer: The email's main purpose is to reschedule the meeting from 2pm to 3pm. Sarah explicitly states 'tomorrow's 2pm meeting has been moved to 3pm'.

Based on the email in the previous question, who is the intended audience?

• ASarah's manager
• BA specific client
• CThe team members✓
• DThe office reception

Answer: The email is addressed to 'team' and includes 'Please update your calendars', indicating it's meant for team members.

Read this job advert: 'Seeking an experienced Accountant for our growing finance department. Must have 5+ years experience with spreadsheet software and strong attention to detail. Salary £28,000-£32,000.' What is the minimum experience required?

• A2 years
• B3 years
• C5 years✓
• D10 years

Answer: The advert clearly states 'Must have 5+ years experience', meaning a minimum of 5 years.

A report states: 'Sales increased by 15% last quarter compared to the previous quarter.' What does this sentence tell you?

• ASales decreased
• BSales were higher than before✓
• CSales remained stable
• DSales information is unavailable

Answer: An increase of 15% means sales were higher than the previous quarter. The percentage shows a positive growth.

Which of these statements is a fact rather than an opinion?

• ACoffee is the best drink
• BLondon is a great city
• CThe meeting is on Tuesday at 2pm✓
• DThis report is boring

Answer: Option C is a factual statement that can be verified. The others express personal opinions or preferences.

A customer complaint letter states: 'I ordered this item on 5th March and it arrived on 20th March. It was damaged.' What was the delivery time?

• A5 days
• B10 days
• C15 days✓
• D20 days

Answer: From 5th March to 20th March is 15 days (including both dates, or 15 days if counting the gap).

Read: 'The company policy states that all employees must arrive by 9am. Flexible working hours are available with manager approval.' Which employees might have different start times?

• AAll employees
• BOnly managers
• CEmployees with manager approval✓
• DPart-time staff only

Answer: The policy says 'Flexible working hours are available with manager approval', meaning those who have received approval can have different times.

A training manual says: 'Do not operate this machine without proper certification. Failure to follow safety procedures may result in serious injury.' What is the consequence of ignoring this instruction?

• AYou will lose your job
• BYou may be seriously injured✓
• CYou will receive a warning
• DThe machine will break down

Answer: The manual explicitly states that failure to follow safety procedures 'may result in serious injury'.

Read the text: 'Our new product range is made from 80% recycled materials. We also use biodegradable packaging.' What two environmental steps does the company take?

• ARecycling and manufacturing
• BUsing recycled materials and biodegradable packaging✓
• CReducing waste and selling locally
• DCertification and testing

Answer: The text mentions two specific actions: 80% recycled materials and biodegradable packaging.

A bank statement shows: 'Previous balance: £500. Deposit: £200. Withdrawal: £150. Current balance: £550.' Is this statement correct?

• AYes, all calculations are correct✓
• BNo, the current balance should be £550
• CNo, the current balance should be £450
• DNo, the current balance should be £700

Answer: £500 + £200 - £150 = £550. The math is correct.

Read: 'Project X will be completed by the end of Q3. However, if additional resources are approved, it could finish in Q2.' When will Project X definitely be finished?

• AQ2
• BQ3✓
• CQ4
• DUnknown

Answer: The guaranteed completion date is Q3. Q2 is only possible 'if additional resources are approved'.

A newspaper article begins: 'Three major retailers announced yesterday that they will be closing 50 stores nationwide by 2025.' How many stores will close?

• A3 stores
• B50 stores✓
• C150 stores
• DThe number is not specified

Answer: The article clearly states '50 stores' will be closing.