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TOEFL iBT · Read in Daily Life · Notice about lift maintenance
Name: ____________________ Class: __________ Date: __________
Read the text and answer the questions.
Elevator Maintenance Notice
Posted near the elevator in an office or public building
Notice: The Main Building elevator will be out of service for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, March 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. During this time, please use the stairwells or the South Entrance elevator (near Room 105). If you require accessibility assistance, call the front desk at 555-0184 at least 15 minutes before you need to travel between floors. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.
1.
Who is most likely to need to call the front desk?
- A A visitor who wants to know where Room 105 is located
- B A person who cannot use stairs and needs to change floors
- C An employee who arrives at the building after 1:00 p.m.
- D A worker who notices a problem with the South Entrance elevator
2.
What does the notice say about the South Entrance elevator?
- A It is located near Room 105.
- B It will also close at 1:00 p.m. on March 12.
- C It is reserved for people who need assistance.
- D It will be inspected after the maintenance work.
3.
The phrase "out of service" in the notice is closest in meaning to
- A reserved for staff only
- B under inspection
- C fully occupied
- D unavailable