TOEICリーディング（問題集11-TEST1）

Questions 186-190 refer to the following e-mail, schedule, and form.

E-mail

To: anchetagrill@worldmail.com
From: maria.skrobol@granbyfilmfestival.com
Date: February 15
Subject: RE: Film festival dinner

Dear Mr. Ancheta,

Thank you for confirming that you can accommodate a party of 30 for the dinner on April 8. Before we can confirm the booking, I have a question about the sample menu you provided: Do you offer vegetarian dishes? We cannot book Ancheta Grill unless there are dining options for festival attendees who are vegetarians.

Many thanks, Maria Skrobol

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Granby Film Festival (April 6–9)

All events take place at Granby Cinema unless otherwise specified.

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Questions 191–195 refer to the following e-mails and Web site.

To: Janice Aria
From: Hector Cho
Date: Thursday, February 4
Subject: Anaheim conference
Attachment: April_9_information

Hi, Janice,

I’m happy to report that most of our staff will be attending the medical conference in Anaheim in April. We should coordinate our attendance as a group so that we can take advantage of the wide range of topics that will be covered.

I have attached a list of the presentations that will be given on the first day. I found them on the conference Web site. The lists for days two and three will be available next week. It sounds like these sessions will be useful for everyone on staff. We should arrange for at least one person to attend each presentation so we can share highlights with each other later.

I also wanted to let you know that I reserved a block of hotel rooms for us at a group rate. I haven’t made transportation arrangements yet, but I’ll keep you updated.

Best,
Hector

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Anaheim Orthopedics Conference Event Calendar, April 9

Welcome
8:00 A.M.–8:45 A.M. (Presidential Room)
Introductions and overview

Session 1: The Shoulder
9:00 A.M.–10:30 A.M. (Room 201)
Common injuries and exam techniques

Session 2: Splints and Casts
10:30 A.M.–12:00 noon (Room 202)
New approaches to stabilizing injured joints

Session 3: The Knee
1:30 P.M.–3:00 P.M. (Room 201)
Methods for identifying and treating ligament damage

Session 4: Exercises for Strength
3:00 P.M.–4:30 P.M. (Room 204)
Recommendations for physical activities for children and adults

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To: Hector Cho
From: Janice Aria
Date: Friday, February 5
Subject: RE: Anaheim conference

Hector,

I like your suggestion of coordinating our conference attendance. I can create an informal sign-up document so that everyone can get an idea of what sessions are available and we can make sure we cover all of them.

I appreciate the information from the Web site. I didn’t know it was already available. I definitely want to attend the session on dealing with ligament injuries. Once we get the schedule for the additional conference sessions, I’ll send it out to the team, together with the attendance sign-up sheet.

It’s great that you were able to get that group discount. Conferences like this are a big expense, but your efforts will certainly save us money.

Thanks,
Janice

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191.

In the first e-mail, what information does Mr. Cho provide in the attachment?

(A) A list of employees invited to a conference
(B) An agenda showing some presentations
(C) Recommendations for restaurants in Anaheim
(D) Suggestions to increase conference attendance

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192.

What field do Ms. Aria and Mr. Cho most likely work in?

(A) Health care
(B) Human resources
(C) Travel
(D) Law

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193.

In the second e-mail, what does Ms. Aria offer to do?

(A) Sign a contract with a conference organizer
(B) Consult a specialist for advice
(C) Ask employees for their opinions
(D) Create a document to organize attendance

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194.

What session is Ms. Aria most interested in attending?

(A) Session 1
(B) Session 2
(C) Session 3
(D) Session 4

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195.

In the second e-mail, what does Ms. Aria refer to?

(A) Rental cars
(B) Hotel rates
(C) Plane tickets
(D) Conference fees

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Questions 196-200 refer to the following reviews of a book.

An Unexpected Plot Twist for a Seasoned Mystery Novelist

Fans of Delia Ramiro’s mystery novels may be surprised when opening her new book. While Ms. Ramiro’s novels usually feature crafty detectives and suspenseful plots interwoven with lengthy descriptions of mouthwatering meals, The Vanishing Plate is all about the recipes.

This attractive cookbook gives detailed instructions for making the many dishes featured in Ms. Ramiro’s fiction, such as the lentil soup served by Derek Donne at the end of The Alpine Enigma, the debut novel that was published while Ms. Ramiro was still a university student.

“My literary agent, Bernice Holm, wanted me to write another international thriller,” Ms. Ramiro said recently in an interview. “But readers kept asking me about the cuisine in my novels. They wanted to know how they could make it themselves!”

For Ms. Ramiro, the new book is not as big a departure as it may seem. “As a child, I read cookbooks like they were novels,” she said. “For me back then, The Saffron Table was as exciting as any adventure story.”

When asked whether she expects the new book to be as successful as her previous one, The Garnet Butterfly, Ms. Ramiro had a quick answer. “It may not sell as many copies, but people will want to keep it for years,” she said. “The images in the book are works of art all on their own. Even if you don’t make my version of chocolate soufflé, you’ll be enchanted by the photograph of it.”

The Vanishing Plate by Delia Ramiro. 300 pages. Sand Street Publishing. $50.

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Hudson Keita Reviews The Vanishing Plate

It would seem that everyone is a chef these days. So far this year no fewer than 20 cookbooks by celebrities—actors, writers, and athletes—have hit bookstore shelves. Fortunately, Delia Ramiro’s The Vanishing Plate is one of those rare celebrity cookbooks that can hold its own alongside those by professional chefs. This handsomely produced volume, featuring photographs by Selda Solberg and a foreword by award-winning chef Lukas Fogt, features over 100 creative and tantalizing recipes. Despite the puzzling title, the recipes themselves are clearly written and generously detailed. If only the book were not priced so exorbitantly ($50 for a cookbook?), I would say that it should become a staple in the kitchen of every home cook.

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THE SOUTHWESTERNER MONTHLY

Book Review: Delia Ramiro’s The Vanishing Plate

Delia Ramiro’s The Vanishing Plate is not for the faint of heart. Inspired by scenes in the novelist’s acclaimed mysteries and thrillers, the recipes are significantly more complicated than those in your typical gourmet cookbook. Most of Ramiro’s recipes assume the reader is proficient in mid-level cooking techniques, and a few recipes would likely be attempted only by cooks with professional experience. If you are the ideal reader who is up to the challenge, however, the book will not disappoint you. All the recipes are innovative—not one failed to surprise me in one way or another—and they produce dishes that I believe would impress even the most discriminating diner. That said, the book is not without its faults. In addition to a hefty price tag, it devotes too much space to the history of the ingredients. While such information can be interesting, I would have preferred a trimmer, more concise book that showcases the recipes themselves and is easier to handle in the kitchen.

—Paulina Yu

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196.

According to the first review, how does Ms. Ramiro’s new book differ from her previous ones?

(A) It is significantly longer.
(B) It is a different type of book.
(C) It is in a different language.
(D) It was written with a coauthor.

197.

In the first review, what book is mentioned as the first novel written by Ms. Ramiro?

(A) The Vanishing Plate
(B) The Alpine Enigma
(C) The Saffron Table
(D) The Garnet Butterfly

198.

Whose work does Ms. Ramiro praise in an interview?
(A) Derek Donne’s
(B) Bernice Holm’s
(C) Selda Solberg’s
(D) Lukas Fogt’s

199.

According to the third review, who are the ideal readers for Ms. Ramiro’s new book?

(A) People who are professional writers themselves
(B) People who have read Ms. Ramiro’s previous books
(C) People who read books to find creative inspiration
(D) People who have mastered a specific set of skills

200.

What do Mr. Keita and Ms. Yu both consider to be a problem with Ms. Ramiro’s new book?

(A) Its high price
(B) Its confusing title
(C) Its focus on ingredients
(D) Its factual errors

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