EPS-TOPIK reading practice test 10 for Nepal learners

Read a short machine warning passage and answer three beginner EPS-TOPIK reading questions with answers and simple explanations.

Short passage: Machine Warning

Kiran is preparing for work at a Korean manufacturing line. The work starts at 8:20 a.m., but all workers must arrive ten minutes early.

Today the notice says: "Do not touch the machine while it is moving." It also says workers should press the stop button first before work.

There is one problem: the machine makes a loud sound. The best action is to stop the machine and report it.

Practice questions with answers

Question 1. What time does the work start?

  1. A. 6:00 p.m.
  2. B. 12:30 p.m.
  3. C. 8:20 a.m.
  4. D. 10:00 p.m.

Answer: C. The passage says the work starts at 8:20 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. Go home before lunch
  4. D. Do not touch the machine while it is moving

Answer: D. The notice says: "Do not touch the machine while it is moving."

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

  1. A. stop the machine and report it
  2. B. Ignore the problem
  3. C. Start the machine quickly
  4. D. Leave the workplace without telling anyone

Answer: A. Because the machine makes a loud sound, the worker should stop the machine and report it.

Study tips

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