Read the texts on that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of each text. Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
Questions 131 through 134 refer to the following notice.
From: Vice President Donna Johnson
To: Hello Tech Employees
Date: July 5th
Subject: Lobby Renovation
Receiving the federal grant money last month _____131_____ us to invest in upgrading a few areas of our building. _____132_____ We will be remodeling the lobby starting July 12th. It should take approximately two weeks. _____133_____ that time, if you have a meeting with anyone from outside of the company, please schedule to have it at the Rose Street Cafe on the corner. We have set up a special account that anyone from the company can use over those two weeks. Please, just sign and date your check and return it to your server. We are _____134_____ that this is a bit of an inconvenience, and we thank you for your cooperation.
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Questions 135 through 138 refer to the following notice.
Part-time Cook Needed
Paradise Café is looking _____135_____ a part-time line cook. Applicants must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be familiar with all standard breakfast fare. _____136_____ This weekend schedule could change in the future. Ideally we are looking for an applicant that has _____137_____ one year of experience working as a short-order cook. Paradise Café is located right next to the post office in downtown Millstown. Please apply in person with a resume and be prepared to cook an egg dish to order. We _____138_____ forward to welcoming you to our team! 135.
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Questions 139 through 142 refer to the following advertisement.
City Realty
City Realty is Washington's number one real estate company, serving the state for over 50 years. We _____139_____ recognized as the state's leading experts in the industry and many of our agents have been awarded for their excellence in service by Forbes Property Magazine. Our agents are _____140_____ to bringing their best knowledge and expertise to the table, and they have extensive know-how about the housing market dos and don'ts. Our agents specialize in different areas of the industry including corporate real estate, residential real estate, and rental properties. _____141_____
Our headquarters is located in the central downtown area where you can meet with one of our agents _____142_____ a free consultation. You can also visit our website www.cityrealty.com for property listings and further information.
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Questions 143 through 146 refer to the following posting on a website.
Employee Message Board
Holiday Office Party's Success and Appreciation
Posted by Julie Norton
I want to thank everyone who _____143_____ make this party a success. _____144_____ We had some ups and downs as we started preparing for this but the final result has been extraordinary. In fact, the _____145_____ consensus seems to be that this year's party was the best yet. We had the highest turnout ever and many seem to agree that this year's activities contributed to the party's success. It was a joy to see everyone get along so well and participate in all the events. We even _____146_____ our children's charity fundraising goals by over $1000. Once again, I would like to thank everyone.
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