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- A. coordinating
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- D. coordinator
- A. The successful candidate started the coordinator role last week
- B. Our lesson bookings are all handled on the school website page
- C. Likewise, our fuel expenses have climbed sharply this year
- D. In addition, being comfortable using a computer is an advantage
From: mashwell@brackenfieldacademy.org
To: cwhitfield@blueharboraquarium.com
Date: September 9
Subject: Group visit request
Dear Ms. Whitfield,
I am writing to arrange a guided group visit for one of our classes. I am the activities coordinator at Brackenfield Academy, which is currently in the middle of --(135)-- a program of educational outings for its senior students. The group would consist of thirty-eight students and four accompanying teachers, and we hope to come sometime in October. A --(136)-- of this size would require advance planning, so I wanted to contact you early. On your website, it appears you do --(137)-- offer guided tours designed for school groups. Could you tell me which dates that month still have availability? We would prefer a weekday morning, if one can be reserved. --(138)--.
I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
Miranda Ashwell
Brackenfield Academy
- A. develops
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- D. developed
- A. request
- B. party
- C. reply
- D. schedule
- A. nearly
- B. once
- C. actually
- D. merely
- A. That said, we could be flexible if only afternoons remain open
- B. If so, we would be glad to host your students at our school
- C. Our aquarium has welcomed school groups for many years now
- D. Sadly, we are unable to visit at any point this October
Local Bakery Takes Top Pastry Prize
Wider recognition --(139)-- to Elderford's Golden Whisk Bakery. Last Saturday, owner Marguerite Solberg accepted the first-place ribbon at the Northern Regional Pastry Championship, a two-day event held at the town's exhibition hall. --(140)--. Ms. Solberg, who opened the shop with her sister, said she was overwhelmed by the support of loyal customers and expects a surge of new visitors in the weeks ahead.
The panel sampled dozens of desserts and scored each one on taste and presentation. The judges observed that --(141)-- of the entries relied on seasonal fruit. The winning tart, however, used a rare imported honey instead. The bakery will feature its prizewinning tart in the front window, though the dessert will be sold only --(142)-- the winter months, until the supply of honey runs out.
- A. is heading
- B. heads
- C. headed
- D. was heading
- A. The imported honey gives the tart its distinctive flavor
- B. Nevertheless, several bakeries declined to enter this year
- C. More than forty bakeries from six counties competed for the honor
- D. The exhibition hall also hosts an annual antique fair each spring
- A. few
- B. each
- C. most
- D. much
- A. throughout
- B. when
- C. toward
- D. beyond
Meadowbrook Storage is pleased to announce a new set of climate-controlled units, now available to residents and small businesses --(143)-- require reliable protection for sensitive belongings. Each unit --(144)-- a steady temperature throughout the year, shielding furniture, documents, and electronics from heat and humidity. --(145)--. Units are offered in a range of sizes to suit personal and commercial needs, and access is available from six in the morning until ten at night, every day of the week. To reserve a unit today, please visit our office on Harlow Street or call our staff. When you arrive, remember to bring a valid form of --(146)--, such as a driver's license or passport, to complete your booking.
- A. when
- B. there
- C. that
- D. therefore
- A. will have maintained
- B. is maintaining
- C. maintained
- D. maintains
- A. Around-the-clock security also guards every stored item
- B. Late monthly payments will incur an extra service fee
- C. Our staff will pack and move your belongings for free
- D. These units cannot safely store any electronic devices
- A. payment
- B. identification
- C. address
- D. contact
Machine Operating Instructions
Follow the steps below to run a load.
1. Sort and place the fabric inside an empty drum.
2. Pour one measure of detergent into the tray.
3. Turn the dial to select a wash cycle.
4. Insert coins into the slot and press start.
Caution: Remove your load promptly once the cycle finishes.
- A. In a store selling cleaning supplies
- B. In a clothing shop
- C. In a residential laundry room
- D. At a beverage vending machine
- A. To describe a method of payment
- B. To explain how to operate the equipment
- C. To issue a safety warning
- D. To announce a maintenance schedule
Dana Whitcomb (6:02 P.M.): Hi both. My carpool just got moved up, so I can't stay for the closing shift tonight. Could either of you cover the register from 7 until we lock up at 9?
Owen Petrakis (6:06 P.M.): I can take it, though I'd have to leave by 8:15 to catch my class.
Renata Cho (6:10 P.M.): I could stay past 8 if Owen needs to go early.
Dana Whitcomb (6:13 P.M.): Wait.
Dana Whitcomb (6:14 P.M.): The assistant manager just offered to close tonight, so the shift is already covered.
Owen Petrakis (6:16 P.M.): Great, thanks for letting us know!
- A. To organize a carpool schedule
- B. To announce a change to the store's hours
- C. To arrange coverage for an unexpectedly open shift
- D. To confirm what time the store will be locked up
- A. She now has information that changes her request
- B. She wants Renata rather than Owen to take the shift
- C. She needs more time to decide who should stay
- D. She is concerned that no one is able to close
