TOEIC Reading Task 3: Reading Comprehension

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Overview

You read longer texts such as emails, articles, or messages and answer multiple questions that test main idea, details, and inference.

Timing & Volume

Questions

54 questions (Part 7)

Recommended Time

45–50 minutes

Focus

Main idea, details, inference

Tips That Boost Scores

Skim first to find the topic and purpose of the text.
Locate key details by matching names, dates, and numbers.
For inference questions, eliminate choices not supported by the text.
Save multi‑passage sets for last if time is tight.

Samples from TOEIC Practice

Passage: The Downtown Library will be closed this Saturday for renovations. Patrons can use the East Branch, which will extend its hours until 9 p.m. All borrowed items due on Saturday will be accepted on Monday without a late fee.

Question: What should patrons do if they want to return books due on Saturday?

A)Return them on Monday

B)Pay a late fee

C)Use the Downtown Library after 9 p.m.

D)Return them to any branch on Saturday

Passage: Thank you for your order. Your package will ship on Tuesday and arrive by Friday. If you need to change the delivery address, please contact customer service within 24 hours.

Question: By when must the customer contact service to change the address?

A)Within 24 hours

B)Before Tuesday

C)By Friday

D)After delivery

Passage: The sales meeting has been moved from Room 12 to Room 8 due to maintenance. Please note that parking permits must be displayed in the lot behind the building.

Question: Why was the meeting location changed?

A)Room 12 is under maintenance

B)Room 8 is larger

C)Parking is unavailable

D)A speaker is delayed