TOEFL ITP Reading set 004
Reading Comprehension practice — read the passage and choose the best answer.
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Morning rush at Riverside Station fills the platforms with
workers, students, and shoppers. Clear signs hang above each
track. Staff in blue jackets guide people who look lost. A short
list of station rules sits on posters near the ticket gates.
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These rules help keep everyone safe and on time during busy
hours.
First, stand behind the yellow line until the train doors open.
Do not push when people leave. Let passengers step off before
you step on. Keep bags close so they do not block the aisle. If
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you carry a bicycle, use the marked car at the end of the train.
Fold strollers when the car is full so others can find space to
stand.
Second, keep voices soft on the platform and inside the cars.
Phone calls are fine, but speakers should stay off. Offer seats
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to older riders, pregnant travelers, or anyone with a cane.
Eating messy food is not allowed in the quiet cars. Drinks with
lids are okay if you hold them carefully. Music through
headphones keeps the ride pleasant for people who want to read
or rest.
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Third, buy a ticket or tap your card before you pass the gates.
Ticket checks happen on busy evenings. Lost items go to the
service desk by the main exit. Children must stay with an adult
near the edge of the platform. When the last train of the night
arrives, staff remind riders to check seats for phones and
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wallets. Maps near the stairs show which track leads to the town
center and which track goes toward the river park.
Following these habits makes travel smoother for neighbors who
share the same trains every day. New riders often copy what they
see, so good manners spread quickly through the crowd. Riverside
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Station posts updates on delayed trains on the board near the
stairs. A calm station helps the whole town start and end the
day well. Simple courtesy turns a crowded platform into a place
where people feel welcome and ready for the next stop.