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PAR T 1

1.

park next to each other repave

vehicle share the road
bush

(A) Some cars are parked next to each other.

(B) A street is being repaved.
(C) Different kinds of vehicles are sharing the road.
(D) Several carts have been left by some bushes.

plant stand across each other

examine produce

(A) They are planting some vegetables.

(B) They are standing across each other.
(C) They are working in a supermarket.
(D) They are examining some produce.
4.

2.
in a circle gather around
performer lobby check in line up

(A) They are standing in a circle.

(B) They are gathering around the performers.
(C) They are waiting in the lobby to check in.
(D) They are lining up to take a bus.
across tall building overlook
building materials unload
heavy machine construction site

(A) A dump truck is driving across the bridge.

(B) There are tall buildings overlooking the river.
(C) Building materials are being unloaded from the truck.
(D) There are some heavy machines at a construction site.
5.

3.
water mow hold water can
cut bush

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(A) The man is watering the plants.
(B) The man is mowing the grass.
(C) The man is holding a water can.
(D) The man is cutting the bushes.
8.

6. go well along with spacious

stylish

Which curtain do you think will go very well along with the office?
(A) It is very spacious.
(B) Yes, it’s very stylish.
(C) Either would be fine with me.

railing border
body of water path lead to
dock wooden walkway
protrude

(A) Metal railings border a body of water.

(B) The path leads to a building. 9.
(C) Some boats are secured to a dock.
(D) A wooden walkway is protruding into the water.

repairperson install energy-efficient

monthly installments

When is the repairperson coming to install the new air

PAR T 2
conditioner?
(A) Before lunch.
7. (B) It’s very energy-efficient.
(C) I bought it in monthly installments.

regular customer corporation

10.
customs inspection

Who is our most important foreign customer?

(A) They are our regular customers.
(B) I think it’s Grace Corporation.
(C) At the customs inspection.
double-sided cafeteria

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How would you like your coffee?
(A) Ten double-sided copies, please.
(B) At the cafeteria.
(C) With sugar and cream.
13.

11.

join fly to

Why don’t you join us for lunch tomorrow?

(A) A traditional ham-and-egg sandwich.
(B) I’ve already had lunch.
(C) Sorry, I’ll be flying to Boston tonight.

hiring committee look for treasurer

financially sound newly hired

Don’t you think we should ask the hiring committee to start

looking for another treasurer?
(A) The company is financially sound. 14.
(B) I guess you’re right.
(C) Yes, they are newly hired.

work for the same company work

well less efficient
12.
You and Mr. Galant worked for the same company before, didn’t
you?
(A) They are not working well.
(B) Yes, but we didn’t know each other at that time.
(C) No, I think it is less efficient.

take guarantee delicious

recommendation provide at a reasonable price

Where should we take our foreign clients for dinner? 15.

(A) I guarantee you it’s really delicious.
(B) Why don’t you ask Mr. Graystone for a recommendation?
(C) We provide lunch and dinner at a reasonable price.

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 flight reservation pay a penalty
offer competitive travel
package

What’s the policy on canceling a flight reservation?

(A) I’m leaving soon.
(B) You should pay a penalty. 18.
(C) We offer competitive travel packages.

round trip airfare approximately

16. take

What’s the round trip airfare to Calgary?

(A) At the airport.
(B) Approximately 350 Canadian dollars.
(C) It’ll take about three hours.

accept payment method cash

major credit card pay half
in cash by credit card

We accept checks and credit cards as payment methods.

(A) Can I cash this check? 19.
(B) Yes, we accept all major credit cards.
(C) I want to pay half in cash and half by credit card.

take time off be on vacation

17. actually

Are you going to take your time off in July or August?

(A) I’ll go to London next month.
(B) Yes, I’m on vacation now.
(C) Actually, whichever would be fine.

succeed marketing director

main market successful

Who will succeed Mr. Wilkinson as marketing director of the

company? 20.
(A) It is one of our main markets.
(B) The new business was very successful.
(C) I have no idea.

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 23.
give a lift manage give a ride

Can you give me a lift to work tomorrow morning?

(A) No thanks, I can manage myself.
(B) Sure, I’ll give you a ride.
(C) It’s on the fourth floor.
ensure lock
reception desk

Please ensure that the key for your room is returned to the
reception desk.
(A) Make sure you lock the door.
(B) Sure, I can do that.
(C) He works at the reception desk of Hotel Union.
21.

24.
black tea be made of cotton
document

Would you like coffee or black tea?

(A) Neither. I want some soda.
(B) Our T-shirts are made of cotton.
(C) I’d like five copies of the document.

be in business over succeed

in drop

Your company has been in business for over 30 years, right?

(A) Yes, that’s right.
(B) No, she succeeded in business.
22.
(C) Yes, the sales dropped to 30 percent.

post wall

What is Ms. Walker’s report about?

25.
(A) I’m sorry. I haven’t seen it yet.
(B) About 20 pages long.
(C) It was posted on the wall.

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 leave the company retirement party 28.
be held secretary leave

How did you find out Mr. Kensington leave the company?
(A) The retirement party is going to be held tomorrow.
(B) His secretary told me this morning.
(C) Please leave your message if you want.

separately

Do you want to drive to the convention center together or

separately?
(A) Either would be fine with me.
26. (B) We’re afraid the bus just left.
(C) They are not sold separately.

purchase heavy carry

pay in cash electronic store 29.

Do you know where I can purchase a new computer?

(A) It’s not that heavy to carry.
(B) I’d like to pay in cash.
(C) Why don’t you go to the electronic store across the street?

outdated production facility

fresh produce increase
productivity

27. Why did the company change the outdated production facility?
(A) No, the company did.
(B) It will provide fresh produce.
(C) To increase productivity.

meet a deadline launch a

new line of products

It looks like we’ll be able to meet our Thursday deadline.

(A) I’m so glad to hear that. 30.
(B) We’re looking for a new job.
(C) The company launched a new line of products last Thursday.

site manufacturing plant water

productivity workplace be far from

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 major highway

Why don’t you look at Randolph for a site for the new
manufacturing plant?
university tour make sure
(A) Please water them two times a day.
show up nearby
(B) It increased productivity in the workplace.
grab a bite to eat
(C) It’s too far from major highways.

32.

31.

make a speech award ceremony vice

33.
president impressive prize award

Who will be making a speech at the award ceremony?

(A) The vice president will.
(B) It was very impressive, isn’t it?
(C) The prize will be awarded to Ms. Yang.

34.
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M: 32 Hi, is this where the university tours start?

W: Yes, but a tour group just left, 33 so the next one
won’t be leaving for another hour.
M: Y es, I was n’t planni ng on going u ntil 1 P.M.
because I haven’t eaten lunch yet. I just wanted to
make sure I knew where to show up. 34 Can you
suggest a restaurant nearby where I can grab a bite
to eat?

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 M: What a crazy week! 35, 36 Do you have anything
fun planned for your weekend?
W: 36 I was planning on attending the Cherry Creek
“Battle of the Rock Bands” Festival. But I heard
on the news this morning that it’s supposed to rain
on Saturday and Sunday, so I’m not sure it would be
much fun to go.
M: 37 Most of the festival is held at the Pavilion, so
you’d be protected from the rain. I’d love to join you
if you still want to go.

37.

plan on V-ing be supposed to Vr

be held at protect join

35.

W: I just got off the phone with Mr. Thatcher. 38 He

wants us to send out a mass email to all our

potential customers advertising $100 off orders
made by the end of the year.
M: Wow, that’s really great news! We already sent out
36. a mass email last summer about our new products.
Should we just use the same list?
W: 39 We’ve gotten a lot more leads since then, so
we’ll have a much bigger list.
M: Good point. 40 I’ll call and have our data analyst
go over a more recent report of our potential
customers for the mass email, then.

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 get off the phone with send out
mass email potential customer W: 41, 42 All of your cupcakes look so lovely. I need
by the end of the year lead 300 by tomorrow morning for my colleague’s
since then data analyst go over retirement party. Do you have more in the back?
M: This is all we have, but we could possibly have your
order ready by 9 A.M. tomorrow.
38. W: That will be cutting it close, but I think it may be
worth it. Your cupcakes are his favorite. Is there any
way you could deliver them?
M: 43 Yes, but we will have to charge you a delivery
fee of $25 on top of the cost of the cupcakes.

39.
colleague retirement party have
something ready cut it close
worth favorite
charge delivery fee on top of

41.

40.

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42.

since come out review

be critical of critic
praise acting veteran actor
though happen to Vr
automated teller machine

43. 44.

45.

W: 44, 45 I can’t believe there are not as many people

as I had expected. People have been talking about
the play since it came out last week.
M: 45 I’m surprised, too. But did you see the reviews
in Theater World? Most of the reviews were very critical
of the play. The critics praised the acting of the veteran
actors, though.
W: O h, I didn’t read the m. A ctuall y, I don’t tr ust
reviews. I have seen a lot of plays that received great
reviews, but most of them were not that good. By the
way, do you happen to know where I can get some
cash around here?
M: 46 There is an automated teller machine on the
third floor of the shopping mall right next to the
theater. Let’s go there.
46.

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 cost sell out quickly
in advance that way be
assured of spot

47.

M: Hi. 47 I would like to know about the museum’s

current hours. Um... I saw in the newspaper that you 48.
might be closing late starting next month.
W: Yes, sir. 48 During the month of May, we will
close at 11 P.M. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We
will have special events at that time.
M: Well, that sounds like fun. Will tickets be available
to the public?
W: Yes, they will. Each event will cost $20 to $50 for
nonmembers. We expect the tickets to sell out quickly,
so 49 I recommend that you buy them at least a
week in advance. That way, you won’t have to stand
in a long line to buy a ticket and will be assured of a
spot.
M: Oh, that would be great. Thanks for letting me
know that.

49.

current hours close late at

that time be available to the public

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 W: Hi, 50, 51 I’d like to collect my watch, but I lost
the ticket. 52.
M: No problem, we have everything recorded here by
name and by phone number. So I’ll just need some ID
and your phone number.
W: Sure. My name is Kelly Rogers. My number is
272-4740. I dropped the watch off on Tuesday and
was told to return on Thursday.
M: Okay, 52 here it is. Yes, 50, 52 you brought in a
Swiss watch to be serviced.

M1: 53 I didn’t see y ou guys at the technology

meeting yesterday. Did you guys miss the meeting?
collect lose drop off W: Yes, Mr. Preston. The department head asked me
return be told to pick up some clients from the airport.
M2: Um... I had a headache in addition to a cold, so I
50. called in sick yesterday.
M1: Actually, it was a very important meeting. 54 We

discu ssed some ne w mobile communicat ion

te chn ology wh ich doe s mul tipart y vid eo
conferencing and data transmission.
W: Speaking of which, Mr. Preston, 54, 55 please fill
us in. No details of the meeting have been released
because the contents are very sensitive.
M1: No problem. But I’ll be out of my office for a
couple of hours after lunch. 55 How about doing that
at lunchtime?

51.

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 technology meeting miss the meeting
pick up client headache in
addition to call in sick mobile
communication technology multiparty video
conferencing data transmission speaking
of which fill in
details release
contents sensitive be out of one’s office
a couple of hours lunchtime

M: Ms. Baur, 56 didn’t you say that your company

53.
invested some money in the new business district
in the heart of New York?
W1: Yes, Mr. Burton. 56 We made an agreement with
Kamon Construction regarding the city’s new office
building complex construction project last year. It’s
going to be lucrative.
W2: According t o our financial analysts, most of
the buildings under construction will be ready for
occupation early next year and will be leased to IT
companies. That’s what I heard.
M: Um... I just read an article about the projec t
in Lucky Fortune magazine. 57 It said that Kamon
Construction decided to convert the buildings
to luxury apartment complexes 58 because the
company couldn’t sell enough units in advance to
54. complete the construction. What’s wrong with the
project?
W1: 57 I can’t believe it! They can’t decide to do that
on their own.
W2: Right. Excuse me, Mr. Burton. We should go back
to my office immediately to find out what’s going on.

55.

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 business district in the heart of
make an agreement with office building
complex lucrative financial analysts
under construction occupation
be leased to convert A to B
luxury apartment complex in advance to
on one’s own immediately find out

56.

W: Mr. Winnick, 59 I am going over the anticipated

costs of building the new branch office downtown.
60 Ihave estimates here for the construction and
electrical wiring, but I don’t have anything about
the costs of furnishing the office.
M: Yes, I know. I am still in talks with several firms to
see which one will give us a better deal. I should be
able to know for sure by Friday evening.
W: Well, I have to present the final costs to the
budgeting department so I will need to include that
as well. Can you get back to me sooner than Friday
evening? I have a meeting on this Friday afternoon.
M: 61 I’ll call around and talk to those companies
after lunch then.

57.

go over anticipated cost branch

estimate electrical wiring furnish
be in talks with
firm for sure present
include sooner than call around

58.
59.

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 M: H ello, M s . B a ker . 62 No w I’m goin g to the
anniversary ceremony at Bella Technology to cater
the event. 63 But I can’t see any plastic plates and
disposable cups. Could you tell me where I can find
them?
W: Oh, Mr. Johnson, 63 we don’t have any right
now. I heard the supplies manager ordered some a
couple of days ago, but they haven’t been delivered
yet. You know, this isn’t the first time this has
happened.
M: Um... we are in trouble. I don’t have time to stop
by a store on the way to Bella Technology. The tables
need to be set by 11. What should I do?
60. W: Don’t worry about it. 64 I’ll buy some and bring
them to you before 10:30.
M: Oh, thanks a lot. I’ll send you a text message
regarding the event venue.

61.

anniversary ceremony disposable

supplies manager in trouble
stop by on the way to
text message event venue

62.

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 W: Um... I don’t know what to say. Do you think it
would be the right move? I mean, buying BK Foods 74.
M: Well, 67 I’m not sure. I read an article last week
that said the profits at BK Foods 74 suddenly
dropped last quarter. Maybe acquiring BK Foods 74
63. isn’t the good idea.

consider acquire market

analysis report concise
explanation right move profit
64. suddenly drop last quarter

Market Share

Haru Corp
One International
Andrew Foods
BK Foods 74

M: M s . R y a n , 6 5 h a v e y o u he a r d t h a t w e ’r e
considering acquiring BK Foods 74? I just read the 65.
market analysis report. Did you read it?
W: N o, n o t ye t. Cou ld you gi ve me a co nc is e
explanation of the recent results?
M: No problem. 66 It says we are already the second
largest and will have the largest market share if we
acquire BK Foods 74.

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 has a brand-new indoor dining hall that can hold nearly
200 people. I think that would be a good venue for our
event.
W: Yes, 69 the Homestead Party Garden is definitely
a great p lace fo r v ar i ou s events, an d ev ery
company wants to use it. But our hotel also has other
good places for your event. I think you should stick to
your event budget. Would $10,000 work for you?
M: 7 0 Um.... no, probably something less than
$8,000.
66. W: Absolutely, sir. We have some good options for
you. Let me double-check, and I’ll get back to you with
the best one as soon as possible.

67.

venue annual awards ceremony

accommodate indoor dining venue
hold nearly definitely
various stick to budget
work less than absolutely
double-check get back to
as soon as possible

Indoor Dining Hall List

Venues Capacity Cost
Ocean Convention Hall 90 people $5,000
Galaxy Dining Hall 130 people $6,200
Andromeda Dining Garden 170 people $7,600
Homestead Party Garden 200 people $12,500
M: Hi. 68 I’m looking for a good venue for Joshua
Accounting’s annual awards ceremony next month.
W: Thank you for contacting us, sir. Could you please
tell me how many people will attend your event and
what kind of venue you are looking for?
M: 70 We would like an indoor dining venue that can
accommodate about 150 people. I heard your hotel

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68.

PAR T 4

Who doesn’t need to upgrade their home appliances?

71 Best
Deals is having an incredible sale! We have
flat screen TV’s, computers, refrigerators and much
more. We even have someone here who can help you
choose the right size equipment for your home and for
your personal entertainments needs. 72 On top of that,
we will deliver your new appliance to your home
on the same day! 73 This sale is for two days only,
Saturday and Sunday. Don’t miss it!!

69.

upgrade home appliances

incredible flat screen equipment
on top of that

71.

70.

72.

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73.

75.

Hello, Mr. Ryder. 74 This is Christine Davis from

Great Smile Dental Clinic. I’m calling about your
regular checkup. Your records indicate that it’s time
for you to take care of your teeth. 75 We opened our
official Web site last week. So you are able to make
a dental appointment online. 76 If you visit our 76.
Web site at www.greatsmile.com, there is a link
at the bottom of the first page that says, “Set up
an appointment.” You can’t miss it. If you have any
questions about the scheduling process, please do not
hesitate to call us at 575-4331. I’ll see you soon, Mr.
Ryder.

regular checkup indicate

it’s time to Vr take care of
dental appointment
set up an appointment
scheduling process
74.
at the bottom of Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! 77 Welcome to
miss the first performance of the Westminster Symphony
hesitate this Christmas holiday season. To celebrate the first
performance, Ms. Lisa Callas sings “Brindisi” from
the opera “La Traviata” by Giuseppe Verdi, one of the
famous Italian Romantic composers. 78 Now, our light
engineers are working on getting the stage lights
functioning properly due to low light conditions,
and it has caused a little delay in getting started.

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 77 The concert should commence in exactly 15
minutes. 79 Please finish your conversations and
make your way to your seats. Thank you, and enjoy 79.
the show!

performance celebrate
Romantic composer work on
function properly due
to light condition cause commence
make one’s way to

77.
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! Tonight, 80 I’m

very honored to present the Best Entrepreneur

of the Year Award to Ms. Kate Ha. Ms. Ha is the
president of KS Engines, which is widely known
for manufacturin g durable, energy-efficient, and
business-friendly automobile engines. 81, 82 Besides,
Ms. Ha recently wrote the company’s policies,
such as the use of renewable energy sources when
manufacturing engines. Isn’t she amazing? Ms. Ha,
please come onto the stage. Ladies and gentlemen,
let’s give her a warm welcome! We are very happy
tonight to have you, Ms. Ha.

78.

be honored to Vr present A to B
be widely known for
manufacture durable
energy-efficient business-friendly
automobile engine besides
renewable energy source amazing
come onto give ~ a warm welcome

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80.

Hello, Mr. Ashford. This is Megan Nelson calling from

Elle Men’s Apparel. 83, 84 We have your order here
for an extra large Milan’s black hooded sweat
shirt and sweat pants set. We are out of stock of
Milan’s sports gear. But we have your exact order
by a different designer — Kamang Sports. We could
send that out to you right away if you choose. We are
expecting another shipment of Milan’s sportswear at
the beginning of next week, if you would like to wait
until then. 85 And next week we are having a “buy
one get a second one at half price” event. So, if
you wait until then, you can get a great discount
on a second order of anything in our store. Please
let me know which you prefer. You can reach me at
692-9815. Thank you. Have a nice one.
81.

hooded be out of stock send

out expect shipment at the
82.
beginning of at half price prefer
reach

83.

84.

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 item agenda upcoming
government inspection double up
chemical factory across the country
chemical spill illegal be known for
85. upkeep strict
following prove be in order
make the top of the list as

86.

87.
The first item on today’ s agenda i s our
8 6, 8 7

upcoming government inspection. As you know, the

government is now doubling up on inspections of
chemical factories across the country. There have
been many chemical spills and lots of illegal polluting
going on. But w e here at Mandoo Paints Korea
are known for the excellent upkeep of our facilities
and our strict following of the law. We welcome the
government inspectors, and we are sure that our
excellent standards will be proven. We already had an
inspection a year ago and everything was in order. We
expect the same to happen again. 88 Again, I am sure
we will make the top of the list as the safest factory
in the country.
88.

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 complete success wish endeavor

89.

Hello, all. Great to have you all here. We are here to

honor Rebecca Martin, who has been a wonderful and
important part of our company for the past 30 years. 90.
91 Ms. Martin is going to pursue her childhood

dream of moving to Denmark and learn to be a

pastry maker. We are sure she will be as successful
as she has been here performing her accounting
duties. 89, 90 She uncovered accounting fraud last
year from seemingly honest contractors that could
have cost our government billions of dollars. We’re
very lucky to have her as Chief Accounting Officer
in the Ministry of Finance. We know that with the
same dedication and care, she will carry out her dream
in Denmark and be a complete success at that too.
Let’s wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

91.

honor pursue
childhood pastry maker perform
accounting duty uncover accounting
fraud seemingly contractor
billion dedication carry out

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 92.

Attention, shoppers! 92 Lucky Seven Supermarket is

celebrating our twentieth anniversary this weekend.
Now we are having a huge sale for our customers at all
of our fifteen locations in the northern part of California.
93 Each of our fifteen locations is offering discounts

on different items, and you will get 30 percent off

all beverages and fruits here at our store. If you join
our Loyal Lucky Seven Shopper program, you will get
even more savings. Members earn points, and they
are exchangeable for products you want to buy. 94 For
further information on how to become a member,
please visit our Web site at www.luckyseven.com.
Enjoy your shopping. Thank you.
93.

attention shopper celebrate

anniversary huge location
northern part different beverage
savings earn exchangeable
further

Lucky Seven Supermarket 94.

30% Discount This Weekend
Sale Items Store Location
Dairy Products Oakland
Baked Goods Fremont
93 Beverages & Fruits Hayward
Fresh Produce Cupertino

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 95.

95 We’re so happy you are willing to join us for the

various employee enhancement training sessions.
I know that many of you are excited about the new
opportunities for growth in our company and the entire
industry. Our first session deals with professional
e-mail rules and regulations, but first I’d like to point
out a change in the schedule. We have a workshop
next month in September. 96 But, unfortunately, our
October session has been canceled due to the staff
96.
meeting on the twenty-sixth. 97 Remember that all
workshops include lunch, which is catered by the
sandwich shop next door. We’ll break for lunch
after the morning session.

97.
be willing to Vr
various enhancement training session
be excited about entire deal
with regulations point out
unfortunately staff meeting include
cater break for lunch

TRAINING SESSIONS DATE

Communication Skills July 17
Time Management August 15
How to Write A Report September 9
E-mail Policies October 26

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 Hello. It’s me, Courtney. 98 I’m calling to let you
know some updates on the company picnic we
are organizing. I’ve already checked this week’s
weather forecast on the Web site of the weather
center. 99 According to the weather forecast, there
shouldn’t be any storms that day, but it is expected
to rain heavily two days in a row before the day
of the company picnic. I’m worried the ground will
still be too wet for the day, so it would be good to 99.
reschedule the company picnic for sometime next
week. I know you booked a catering service for our
event. 100 Please call the catering company to let
them know about this sudden change as soon as
possible.

update organize weather

forecast be expected to heavily
in a row still wet reschedule A for
B sometime next week book 100.
catering service sudden
change as soon as possible

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

98. PAR T 5

101.
(A) covering (B) covered
(C) coverage (D) cover

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