Questions 131 - 134 refer to the following letter.

Dear Mr. Weber,

I would like to thank you for your comprehensive ____(131)_____. Your talk on creative problem-solving 131. was informative and very enjoyable, not only for me but for all my ____(132)_____ students. I especially appreciated that you incorporated problem-solving examples applicable to several different fields of learning into your session. My students, ____(133)_____ major in various disciplines, all rated the session highly as they were able to gain something from your insights ____(134)_____. Accordingly, I would like to invite you back next month. If you’re available, please let me know so we can discuss the details.

Thank you again.

Mila Hyatt, Ph.D.
Rappieton University Professor

Questions 135 - 138 refer to the following memo.

To: All deans of Mount Westerly University
From: Patricia Griffin, Chief academic officer
Date: April 29
Subject: Promotions for next semester

The time has come for us to determine which faculty members will be promoted ____(135)_____. Therefore, please consider the potential candidates carefully. We advise you to keep in mind their ____(136)_____ teaching performance and academic accomplishments before writing letters of recommendation for the board to take into account. You will also need to submit some evaluative documents. Please answer all of the questions as ____(137)_____ as possible. I will forward the requisite paperwork to you later today with some instructions. These should ____(138)_____ the decision-making process.

Questions 139 - 142 refer to the following information.

Farmer’s Market Rules of Operation for All Vendors

The market opens to the public at 8:30 a.m. but will be accessible to vendors at 6:00 a.m.

Vendors should arrive ____(139)_____ than 30 minutes before opening time in order to set up their stalls.

Also, please be reminded that vendors must adhere to the state regulations on food safety and customer protection listed on our Web site. It is the vendor’s responsibility to stay informed about these guidelines ____(140)_____.

Furthermore, any applicable fees should be paid on time. The amount will depend on your stall’s ____(141)_____ Those closer to the entrance will be charged more.

Finally, it is illegal to leave any litter in your sales area ____(142)_____ all vendors should have a receptacle on hand to dispose of any refuse.

Questions 143 - 146 refer to the following article.

Sports Complex Put to a Vote

Gainesburg, June 3—Gainesburg residents ____(143)_____on whether a sports complex should be built in town. It was concluded that 82 percent are ____(144)_____ of the project. In consideration of the results, the city approved its construction, and development plans are expected to commence in the coming months.

Gainesburg’s one existing fitness club was ____(145)_____last year after 30 years of use. This left the area without any functional leisure facilities at all, and residents had been pushing for a sports complex ever since.

____(146)_____. "Having a fitness center will make athletic resources readily accessible to a wider 146. range of people. It will also help unite the community in a fun and healthy way," said council member Claire Faukes.