EPS-TOPIK reading practice test 1 for Philippines learners

Read a short factory safety notice passage and answer three beginner EPS-TOPIK reading questions with answers and simple explanations.

Short passage: Factory Safety Notice

Rico is preparing for work at a Korean factory. The work starts at 8:00 a.m., but all workers must arrive ten minutes early.

Today the notice says: "Wear safety shoes before entering Line 2." It also says workers should check the machine guard before work.

There is one problem: the floor near Line 2 is wet. The best action is to tell the manager before starting the machine.

Practice questions with answers

Question 1. What time does the work start?

  1. A. 6:00 p.m.
  2. B. 8:00 a.m.
  3. C. 12:30 p.m.
  4. D. 10:00 p.m.

Answer: B. The passage says the work starts at 8:00 a.m..

Question 2. What does the notice tell workers to do?

  1. A. Leave work early today
  2. B. Skip the safety check
  3. C. Wear safety shoes before entering Line 2
  4. D. Go home before lunch

Answer: C. The notice says: "Wear safety shoes before entering Line 2."

Question 3. What is the best action for the problem?

  1. A. Ignore the problem
  2. B. Start the machine quickly
  3. C. Leave the workplace without telling anyone
  4. D. tell the manager before starting the machine

Answer: D. Because the floor near Line 2 is wet, the worker should tell the manager before starting the machine.

Study tips

  • Remember the keyword "safety shoes" before answering.
  • Find time, place, and action words first.
  • Read the final sentence carefully because it often gives the best action.