EPS-TOPIK reading practice test 8 for Indonesia learners

Read a short hospital cleaning shift passage and answer three beginner EPS-TOPIK reading questions with answers and simple explanations.

Short passage: Hospital Cleaning Shift

Rina is preparing for work at a Korean hospital. The work starts at 5:30 a.m., but all workers must arrive ten minutes early.

Today the notice says: "Clean the hallway before patients arrive." It also says workers should wear gloves and a mask before work.

There is one problem: the elevator is under repair. The best action is to use the stairs and move supplies slowly.

Practice questions with answers

Question 1. What time does the work start?

  1. A. 5:30 a.m.
  2. B. 6:00 p.m.
  3. C. 12:30 p.m.
  4. D. 10:00 p.m.

Answer: A. The passage says the work starts at 5:30 a.m..

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

  1. A. Leave work early today
  2. B. Clean the hallway before patients arrive
  3. C. Skip the safety check
  4. D. Go home before lunch

Answer: B. The notice says: "Clean the hallway before patients arrive."

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

  1. A. Ignore the problem
  2. B. Start the machine quickly
  3. C. use the stairs and move supplies slowly
  4. D. Leave the workplace without telling anyone

Answer: C. Because the elevator is under repair, the worker should use the stairs and move supplies slowly.

Study tips

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