Daily Life Decode is a quick reading game where you answer short, real-life messages (emails, notices, texts) by finding the main purpose and key details. Read fast, choose the best answer, and build TOEFL-style reading speed and accuracy.
1
From: Building Office
To: Residents
Message:
The elevator inspection will take place tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. During that time, the elevator may be unavailable. If you need assistance carrying heavy items, please contact the front desk.
Q1. Why was this email sent?
a
To announce an elevator inspection
b
To advertise a new elevator
c
To request payment for repairs
d
To change moving rules
2
From: Building Office
To: Residents
Message:
The elevator inspection will take place tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. During that time, the elevator may be unavailable. If you need assistance carrying heavy items, please contact the front desk.
Q2. What should residents do if they need help with heavy items?
a
Use the stairs
b
Wait until 12:00 p.m.
c
Contact the front desk
d
Call the inspector
3
Mia: Hey! The café near campus is giving 10% off today if you show a student ID. Want to meet there at 4:30?
Leo: Sounds good. Can you grab us a table? I might be 5 minutes late.
Q1. What is Mia mainly doing?
a
Complaining about prices
b
Inviting Leo to meet
c
Asking Leo for money
d
Canceling plans
4
Mia: Hey! The café near campus is giving 10% off today if you show a student ID. Want to meet there at 4:30?
Leo: Sounds good. Can you grab us a table? I might be 5 minutes late.
Q2. What does Leo ask Mia to do?
a
Bring his student ID
b
Order his drink
c
Save a table
d
Change the time to 5:00
5
Campus Printing Services Notice
Starting next Monday, students can print using the new self-service kiosks in the library. To use a kiosk, log in with your student account and scan the QR code from your phone. Printing is free for up to 20 pages per week. Additional pages cost $0.10 each.
If you have questions or need help setting up your account, visit the Help Desk on the first floor.
Q1. What is the main purpose of this notice?
a
To announce a new printing system
b
To ban printing in the library
c
To invite students to a library event
d
To warn students about account penalties
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Campus Printing Services Notice
Starting next Monday, students can print using the new self-service kiosks in the library. To use a kiosk, log in with your student account and scan the QR code from your phone. Printing is free for up to 20 pages per week. Additional pages cost $0.10 each.
If you have questions or need help setting up your account, visit the Help Desk on the first floor.
Q2. What is free for students?
a
All printing anytime
b
Up to 20 pages per week
c
Up to 20 pages per day
d
Only color printing
7
Campus Printing Services Notice
Starting next Monday, students can print using the new self-service kiosks in the library. To use a kiosk, log in with your student account and scan the QR code from your phone. Printing is free for up to 20 pages per week. Additional pages cost $0.10 each.
If you have questions or need help setting up your account, visit the Help Desk on the first floor.
What must students do to use a kiosk?
a
Pay at the Help Desk first
b
Scan a QR code from their phone
c
Bring a personal printer
d
Print only from library computers
8
Campus Printing Services Notice
Starting next Monday, students can print using the new self-service kiosks in the library. To use a kiosk, log in with your student account and scan the QR code from your phone. Printing is free for up to 20 pages per week. Additional pages cost $0.10 each.
If you have questions or need help setting up your account, visit the Help Desk on the first floor.
Where can students get help setting up an account?
a
Online only
b
The Help Desk on the first floor
c
The cafeteria
d
The bookstore
9
From: Student Services
To: A. Rivera
Subject: Scholarship Document Reminder
Hello,
This is a reminder that your scholarship application is missing one document: proof of enrollment for the current semester. Please upload it to the portal by Friday at 6:00 p.m.
If the document is not received by the deadline, your application will be reviewed without it, which may affect eligibility.
Thank you,
Student Services
Q1. Why was this email sent?
a
To confirm a scholarship award
b
To request a missing document
c
To announce a new scholarship
d
To explain portal maintenance
10
From: Student Services
To: A. Rivera
Subject: Scholarship Document Reminder
Hello,
This is a reminder that your scholarship application is missing one document: proof of enrollment for the current semester. Please upload it to the portal by Friday at 6:00 p.m.
If the document is not received by the deadline, your application will be reviewed without it, which may affect eligibility.
Thank you,
Student Services
Q2. What document is missing?
a
Proof of payment
b
Proof of enrollment
c
A recommendation letter
d
A photo ID
11
From: Student Services
To: A. Rivera
Subject: Scholarship Document Reminder
Hello,
This is a reminder that your scholarship application is missing one document: proof of enrollment for the current semester. Please upload it to the portal by Friday at 6:00 p.m.
If the document is not received by the deadline, your application will be reviewed without it, which may affect eligibility.
Thank you,
Student Services
Q3. What is the deadline?
a
Friday at 6:00 p.m.
b
Friday at midnight
c
Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
d
Monday at 6:00 p.m.
12
From: Student Services
To: A. Rivera
Subject: Scholarship Document Reminder
Hello,
This is a reminder that your scholarship application is missing one document: proof of enrollment for the current semester. Please upload it to the portal by Friday at 6:00 p.m.
If the document is not received by the deadline, your application will be reviewed without it, which may affect eligibility.
Thank you,
Student Services
Q4. What happens if the document is not received?
a
The application is automatically accepted
b
The deadline is extended
c
The application is reviewed without it
d
The student must reapply next year
Spanish alphabet, listening-based assessment