EPS-TOPIK reading practice test 5 for Philippines learners

Read a short restaurant kitchen checklist passage and answer three beginner EPS-TOPIK reading questions with answers and simple explanations.

Short passage: Restaurant Kitchen Checklist

Mia is preparing for work at a Korean restaurant kitchen. The work starts at 6:00 a.m., but all workers must arrive ten minutes early.

Today the notice says: "Wash vegetables and clean the cutting board." It also says workers should label the meat containers before work.

There is one problem: one refrigerator is not cold enough. The best action is to move the food to another refrigerator.

Practice questions with answers

Question 1. What time does the work start?

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

Answer: B. The passage says the work starts at 6:00 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. Wash vegetables and clean the cutting board
  4. D. Go home before lunch

Answer: C. The notice says: "Wash vegetables and clean the cutting board."

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. move the food to another refrigerator

Answer: D. Because one refrigerator is not cold enough, the worker should move the food to another refrigerator.

Study tips

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