Mastering TOEIC Reading: Practice Test on Confirming Interview Invitations

TOEIC Reading Practice Test: Parts 1 & 2

Part 1: Incomplete Sentences

Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence.

1. The HR department will _____ interview invitations to all shortlisted candidates by email.
   A. send
   B. sending
   C. sent
   D. to send

2. Candidates are expected to _____ receipt of the interview invitation within 24 hours.
   A. confirm
   B. confirming
   C. confirmed
   D. to confirm

3. If you _____ receive an invitation by Friday, please check your spam folder.
   A. don’t
   B. didn’t
   C. haven’t
   D. won’t

4. The interview schedule is _____ to change, so please check your email regularly.
   A. subject
   B. subjective
   C. subjected
   D. subjecting

5. Candidates should arrive at least 15 minutes _____ to the scheduled interview time.
   A. prior
   B. before
   C. advance
   D. early

6. Please bring a copy of your resume and any other documents _____ in the invitation.
   A. mentioned
   B. mentioning
   C. mention
   D. to mention

7. The interview panel will _____ of three members from different departments.
   A. consist
   B. compose
   C. comprise
   D. contain

8. If you need to reschedule, please provide a _____ explanation for your request.
   A. valid
   B. validation
   C. validate
   D. validity

9. Failure to attend the interview without prior notice may _____ in disqualification.
   A. result
   B. resulting
   D. resulted
   C. to result

10. The company _____ the right to modify the interview process at any time.
    A. reserves
    B. preserves
    C. conserves
    D. observes

11. Candidates are _____ to dress professionally for the interview.
    A. advised
    B. advising
    C. advice
    D. advisable

12. The interview invitation will include detailed _____ on how to reach our office.
    A. directions
    B. directives
    C. directors
    D. directing

13. Please _____ any dietary restrictions or special accommodations you may require.
    A. indicate
    B. indicating
    C. indicated
    D. to indicate

14. The interview process may _____ several rounds, including technical assessments.
    A. involve
    B. evolve
    C. revolve
    D. dissolve

15. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their _____ experiences and qualifications.
    A. relevant
    B. relevance
    C. relatively
    D. relevantly

16. We kindly request that you _____ from contacting individual team members directly.
    A. refrain
    B. restrain
    C. retain
    D. remain

17. The company will not _____ any travel expenses incurred for attending the interview.
    A. reimburse
    B. reimburse
    C. reimbursed
    D. reimbursing

18. All candidates will receive feedback on their performance, _____ of the outcome.
    A. regardless
    B. regarding
    C. regarde
    D. regradless

19. The interview invitation will be _____ to the email address provided in your application.
    A. sent
    B. send
    C. sending
    D. to send

20. Candidates are encouraged to _____ any questions they may have about the role.
    A. ask
    B. asking
    C. asked
    D. to ask

21. The company _____ equal opportunities to all qualified applicants.
    A. provides
    B. providing
    C. provided
    D. to provide

22. Please ensure that your contact details are _____ in case we need to reach you.
    A. up-to-date
    B. update
    C. updating
    D. updated

23. The interview will _____ approximately one hour, depending on the position.
    A. last
    B. lasting
    C. lasted
    D. to last

24. Candidates may be required to _____ a short presentation as part of the interview.
    A. give
    B. giving
    C. gave
    D. given

25. We appreciate your interest in our company and look forward to _____ you soon.
    A. meeting
    B. meet
    C. met
    D. to meet

26. The interview invitation will _____ important information about the next steps.
    A. contain
    B. containing
    C. contained
    D. to contain

27. If selected, you will be _____ to provide references from previous employers.
    A. asked
    B. asking
    C. ask
    D. to ask

28. The company _____ the confidentiality of all applicants throughout the process.
    A. respects
    B. respecting
    C. respected
    D. to respect

29. Candidates should be prepared to discuss their salary _____ during the interview.
    A. expectations
    B. expecting
    C. expected
    D. expectation

30. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all interviewees, _____ of background.
    A. regardless
    B. regarding
    C. regarde
    D. regradless

TOEIC Reading Practice Test on Interview Invitations

Part 2: Text Completion

Read the texts and choose the best word or phrase to fill in each blank.

Text 1:

Thank you for applying for the position of Marketing Manager at XYZ Corporation. We are pleased to inform you that you have been (31) for an interview. The interview is (32) for Tuesday, May 15th, at 10:00 AM in our main office. Please (33) receipt of this invitation by replying to this email within 24 hours. If you need to reschedule, please provide at least 48 hours’ notice. We look forward to (34) you and learning more about your qualifications.

31. A. selected B. rejected C. considered D. overlooked
32. A. scheduled B. planning C. arranged D. organizing
33. A. confirm B. deny C. ignore D. reject
34. A. meeting B. met C. meet D. to meet

Text 2:

As part of our interview process, we kindly request that you (35)_____ the following materials:

1. An updated copy of your resume
2. A portfolio of your recent marketing campaigns
3. Three professional references

Please arrive at least 15 minutes (36) to your scheduled interview time to complete any necessary paperwork. Our office is located at 123 Business Street, and parking is available in the adjacent garage. If you have any questions or require special (37), please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and (38)_____ a diverse and inclusive workplace.

35. A. bring B. bringing C. brought D. to bring
36. A. prior B. before C. advance D. early
37. A. accommodations B. accommodating C. accommodate D. accommodated
38. A. fostering B. foster C. fostered D. to foster

Text 3:

During the interview, you will have the opportunity to (39)_____ with several members of our marketing team. The interview will consist of:

1. A brief presentation about your most successful campaign
2. A series of behavioral and situational questions
3. A skills assessment related to digital marketing strategies

We estimate the entire process will (40) approximately two hours. Please be prepared to discuss your experience with various marketing tools and platforms, as well as your approach to data-driven decision-making. We value candidates who can demonstrate (41) thinking and a collaborative mindset. After the interview, we aim to provide feedback within one week, (42)_____ of the outcome.

39. A. interact B. interacting C. interacted D. to interact
40. A. take B. taking C. took D. taken
41. A. creative B. creatively C. creativity D. create
42. A. regardless B. regarding C. regarde D. regradless

Text 4:

If you are selected to move forward in the process, the next steps may include:

1. A second interview with senior management
2. A practical assignment to assess your skills
3. Reference checks and background verification

Please note that all information shared during the interview process is (43) confidential. We kindly ask that you refrain from discussing the details of your application or interview with others, including on social media platforms. Our company (44) the right to disqualify candidates who violate this confidentiality agreement. We appreciate your understanding and (45) with our hiring procedures. Once again, we thank you for your interest in joining our team and look forward to (46) you soon.

43. A. strictly B. loosely C. partially D. occasionally
44. A. reserves B. preserves C. conserves D. deserves
45. A. compliance B. complying C. complied D. comply
46. A. meeting B. met C. meet D. to meet

TOEIC Reading Comprehension on Interview Process

Answer Key

Part 1: Incomplete Sentences

1. A
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. A
7. C
8. A
9. A
10. A
11. A
12. A
13. A
14. A
15. A
16. A
17. A
18. A
19. A
20. A
21. A
22. A
23. A
24. A
25. A
26. A
27. A
28. A
29. A
30. A

Part 2: Text Completion

31. A
32. A
33. A
34. A
35. A
36. A
37. A
38. A
39. A
40. A
41. C
42. A
43. A
44. A
45. A
46. A

This TOEIC Reading practice test focuses on the theme of confirming interview invitations and the interview process. It covers vocabulary and grammar structures commonly used in professional communication related to job interviews. The test is designed to help candidates improve their reading comprehension skills and familiarize themselves with the types of questions they may encounter in the actual TOEIC exam.