Practice TOEIC Reading Comprehension Test 117

Questions for TOEIC Reading Comprehension Practice Test 117

Question 1. What is the main idea of the passage?

(A) The importance of compost in urban gardening

(B) The rise and benefits of urban gardening

(C) How to manage pests in cities

(D) The role of the Urban Agriculture Council

Question 2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of urban gardening?

(A) Access to fresh produce

(B) Reduction in air pollution

(C) Increase in property values

(D) Creation of community feeling

Question 3. According to the text, what role do cities play in relation to urban gardens?

(A) They sell the produce.

(B) They benefit from the gardens as air purifiers.

(C) They provide funds for starting gardens.

(D) They supply compost for the gardens.

Question 4. Why might someone contact the Urban Agriculture Council?

(A) To buy gardening tools

(B) To complain about a community garden

(C) To learn more about or support urban gardening initiatives

(D) To get a job in gardening

Question 5. What does the word "spearheading" mean in the context of the passage?

(A) To oppose

(B) To avoid

(C) To lead or initiate

(D) To follow