TOEIC Reading

Questions 1-4

Read each question carefully, choose your answer, then reveal the solution to self-check.

Text 1

To: International Project Team From: Emma Clarke, Project Coordinator Subject: Scheduling Cross-Cultural Collaboration Meeting Dear all, We are planning a video meeting next month to discuss the product rollout with colleagues in London, New York and Tokyo. Because of the different time zones, please indicate your availability for mornings or afternoons in your local time; if most participants prefer mornings in their time zone, we (1) _____ the meeting at 8:00 AM GMT so everyone will be in their daytime. We recognise that attitudes to punctuality and direct feedback vary across cultures; (2) _____ can lead to frustration if expectations are not shared. To avoid misunderstandings and ensure progress, our aim is to (3) _____ on key decisions during the meeting. We will record the session and circulate minutes afterwards. Please reply with your preferred times, any cultural considerations we should respect, and whether you would like an interpreter. (4) _____ Best regards, Emma

Question 1

If most participants prefer mornings in their time zone, we (1) _____ the meeting at 8:00 AM GMT so everyone will be in their daytime.

Question 2

We recognise that attitudes to punctuality and direct feedback vary across cultures; (2) _____ can lead to frustration if expectations are not shared.

Question 3

To avoid misunderstandings and ensure progress, our aim is to (3) _____ on key decisions during the meeting.

Question 4

Please reply with your preferred times, any cultural considerations we should respect, and whether you would like an interpreter. (4) _____

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