Directions: Choose the word or phrase (A)-(D) that best completes the sentence.
101Mr. Baik responded ------- to the billing inquiry that arrived during the weekend closure.
102The new booking system at Fairwind Travel confirms reservations almost -------, even during peak hours.
103Employees may not park in the loading area ------- written permission from the operations manager.
104Dr. Fujimori will present the survey results ------- at the quarterly board meeting next Tuesday.
105The forklifts at the Alderpoint Freight terminal ------- a safety inspection every three months.
106Under Foswell Analytics policy, employees must obtain a director's ------- before booking international flights.
107Cedarline Foods announced the ------- of its Bristol distribution center at a press briefing on Monday.
108The training session will proceed as planned ------- fewer than ten employees register by Friday.
109The Durnley Museum's new audio guide is ------- in six languages, including Portuguese and Korean.
110------- Thursday's staff meeting, managers will outline the relocation timeline for the Ottawa branch.
111Requests for extended leave ------- by the human resources office within five business days.
112Switching to digital invoices has ------- reduced annual printing costs at Everhart Catering by nearly $4,000.
113Tickets ------- through the Calloway Concert Hall's official website include a printable receipt for expense reports.
114The shuttle to Fresno airport departs ------- the convention center's north entrance every forty minutes.
115Employees may choose ------- of the two insurance plans described in the enrollment booklet.
116Although both Danforth Insurance branches follow the same operations manual, their monthly sales figures have differed -------.
117Attendees will receive detailed ------- about parking and shuttle schedules two days before the conference in Ghent.
118Enclosed with the current invoice ------- two vouchers worth €40 each that customers may apply to future orders.
119Because the deadline is -------, the design team at Arbelo Consulting will work through the weekend.
120The catering budget for the opening reception has risen ------- $1,850 since the guest list was expanded.
121In a recent survey, corporate clients rated Beaconview Payroll's support team as highly -------, particularly during year-end processing.
122Managers must record overtime hours each week ------- employees can be compensated accurately in the next payroll cycle.
123The keynote address ------- by Ms. Afolabi drew the largest audience of the three-day technology summit.
124Owing to a scheduled system upgrade, the self-checkout kiosks at the Edgewater Public Library will shut down -------.
125The hiring committee has not announced ------- will oversee the new apprenticeship program at Fernhill Manufacturing.
126Ms. Duran's proposal outlines several ------- for reducing energy use at the company's production plant.
127Invoices from Draycott Electrical are payable ------- thirty days of the billing date under the revised contract terms.
128A £75 deposit ------- at the time of booking for each vendor stall at the Brackford Trade Fair.
129Trains on the Avonlea Transit line now run more ------- during weekday rush hours than they did last year.
130Employees who cannot ------- the safety session in person may watch a recorded version on the Corvale Systems intranet.
PART 6長文穴埋め問題Text Completion ・ 16問 (4セット)
Directions: Choose the word, phrase, or sentence (A)-(D) that best completes each text.
Questions 131-134 refer to the following article.
SWANSEA — Juniper Glassworks, a small studio on Quay Street, has become one of the city's busiest craft destinations. Founder Karolina Jasik opened the workshop nine years ago after (131) as an assistant at a glass factory in Sweden. (132) Visitors watch each piece take shape from a gallery above the furnace room. The studio's evening classes are equally (133); the beginners' course is fully booked until March, and a waiting list has already been started. (134), Ms. Jasik plans to install a second furnace next year so that more students can practice at the same time.
Dear Ms. Imrie,
Thank you for supporting Harborview Aquarium in Halifax for the past two years. Your family membership expires on 31 March, and we invite you to renew before 1 April, when a modest price (135) takes effect. Renewing now locks in the current rate of $129 for another full year.
As a member, you receive unlimited (136) to all galleries, including the new jellyfish hall that opens in May. If you renew online by 20 March, two guest passes (137) to your account at no extra charge.
Renewing takes only a few minutes at harborviewaquarium.ca. (138)
Sincerely,
Justine Gagnon, Membership Coordinator
Harborview Aquarium
設問 135-138
135
136
137
138(文選択)
Questions 139-142 refer to the following advertisement.
IRONBARK LIGHTING DESIGN
Adelaide's specialists in workplace lighting
Poor lighting drains energy from even the best-designed office. (139) Our designers begin every project with a free on-site assessment, measuring how daylight moves through your space before recommending a single fixture. (140), every plan we deliver includes a detailed running-cost estimate, so you know your yearly savings before installation begins. Clients typically (141) their electricity costs by up to thirty percent within the first year.
To arrange an assessment, call 08 5550 1183 or visit ironbarklighting.com.au. Ask about our (142) maintenance plans for offices with more than fifty light fixtures.
Dear Mr. Kallio,
Sailings between Tampere and our lakeside piers resume on 15 May, and season passes for the summer timetable are now on sale. As a passenger who bought single tickets last year, you can order a pass at the introductory price of €85 until 9 May. (143), the standard price of €110 will apply.
The pass covers every departure through 30 September. Passengers (144) the pass on a phone no longer need to print tickets at the pier. (145) Simply show the code to the crew as you board.
We look forward to (146) you on the water this summer.
Kind regards,
Marta Heikkinen, Ticketing Manager
Jarviline Ferries
設問 143-146
143
144
145(文選択)
146
PART 7読解問題Reading ・ 54問 (1つの文書 29 / 複数の文書 25)
Directions: Read the texts and choose the best answer (A)-(D) to each question.
SINGLE PASSAGES ・ 147-175
Questions 147-148 refer to the following memo.
MEMO
To: All Meridell Insurance Group staff
From: Hana Nakamura, Facilities Manager
Date: March 3
Subject: Fourth-floor renovation
Beginning Monday, March 16, the fourth floor will be closed for six weeks while new wiring and carpet are installed. Staff seated there will work from temporary desks on the second floor.
Packing crates will be delivered to each desk on March 11. Please pack your files and personal items by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, March 13, and attach the printed label showing your name and your temporary desk number. The technology team will move monitors over the weekend; take your laptop home with you on Friday evening.
While the floor is closed, anyone needing to retrieve a forgotten item must arrange an escort through the security office.
設問 147-148
147What is one purpose of the memo?
148What are employees asked to do by the end of the day on March 13?
Questions 149-150 refer to the following receipt.
LUMEN COFFEE ROASTERY
618 River Street, Savannah
Receipt no. 4471 — Saturday, 9 May, 2:14 P.M.
Served by: M. Lopez
Item
Qty
Price
Costa Rica whole beans, 12 oz
2
$25.50
Pour-over kettle, steel
1
$24.00
Paper filters, box of 100
1
$6.50
Subtotal $56.00
Sales tax $3.92
Total $59.92
Unopened coffee bags may be exchanged within 14 days with this receipt. Opened bags and brewing equipment may not be returned.
設問 149-150
149What did the customer buy in addition to coffee beans?
150What is suggested about the kettle?
Questions 151-153 refer to the following press release.
PORTO (14 April)—The Pereira Valley Growers' Cooperative, an association of fifty-two family fruit farms, today announced PomaPress, a trailer-mounted juicing service that will begin touring member orchards in September. — [1] — Until now, members have trucked surplus apples and pears to a bottling plant some eighty kilometers away, a cost that led many to leave part of their crop unharvested.
The trailer will follow a published route from September through November, staying up to two days at each orchard. — [2] — Fruit is washed, pressed, and bottled on site for EUR 0.35 per liter, and each farm may sell the juice under its own label.
Members may reserve pressing dates through the cooperative's office beginning 1 June. — [3] — "Small growers have been asking for something like this for years," said cooperative director Marta Novoa. — [4] — The cooperative expects PomaPress to produce roughly 60,000 liters in its first season.
設問 151-153
151According to the press release, what will happen in September?
152What is suggested about members of the cooperative?
153In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong? "Dates that remain unclaimed by 15 August will be offered to nonmember farms for an additional fee."
Questions 154-156 refer to the following text-message chain.
Nora Phelan (10:02 A.M.): I'm at Pembray Hall. The stage risers are up, but the hall owns only six microphone stands and our program lists nine speakers.
Diego Lombard (10:04 A.M.): No problem—we have three spares in the van. I'll load them now. Anything else?
Nora Phelan (10:06 A.M.): The banner that was delivered this morning says Annual Suppliers Dinner, but tonight is the awards ceremony. Someone must have sent Ms. Quon last month's file.
Diego Lombard (10:08 A.M.): Can she still run a corrected banner for us before five o'clock?
Nora Phelan (10:09 A.M.): She says her large-format printer is booked until four, so a reprint would be tight.
Diego Lombard (10:11 A.M.): Then let's skip the reprint, hang the plain gray backdrop, and project the ceremony logo onto it instead.
Nora Phelan (10:12 A.M.): That would actually look better. See you at noon.
設問 154-156
154According to Ms. Phelan, what is wrong with the banner?
155Who most likely is Ms. Quon?
156At 10:12 A.M., what does Ms. Phelan most likely mean when she writes, "That would actually look better"?
Come and see what indoor climbing is all about—no experience needed.
- Beginner wall sessions on the hour, every hour (NZ$5 per person; harness and shoes provided)
- Coaching demonstrations on the bouldering wall at 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M.
- Supervised activity corner for children ages 5-11
- Last season's climbing shoes and chalk bags at 40 percent off
Our coaches will be on the floor all day to answer questions about training plans and family passes. Entry to the building is free. Wall sessions are limited to twelve climbers each; collect a wristband at the front desk. Climbers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Join as a member on the day and the usual NZ$60 joining fee will be waived.
www.quarrypeak.nz/openday
設問 157-159
157What is indicated about the beginner wall sessions?
158What is NOT mentioned as part of the open day?
159What is suggested about people who become members on 22 February?
Questions 160-163 refer to the following itinerary.
Purpose of visit: to assess two possible venues in Graz for the annual Trivena Software user conference, an event that is expected to draw about 600 attendees next March. Ms. Sturm will present her recommendation to the executive board by 30 May. All local transportation during the visit will be provided by Urbanek Event Partners.
Monday, 12 May
9:10 A.M. - Arrive at Graz airport; transfer arranged by Urbanek Event Partners
11:30 A.M. - Planning session with Mr. Dieter Urbanek at his office
2:00 P.M. - Tour of the Traunfeld Congress Centre (main hall seats 750)
4:30 P.M. - Walking tour of the surrounding conference district with a Traunfeld events coordinator
Tuesday, 13 May
10:00 A.M. - Tour of Uhlmann Hall with facilities manager Ms. Lotte Reinhart, meeting rooms and catering areas only. The auditorium hosts orchestra rehearsals every morning and cannot be shown before 2:00 P.M.
3:00 P.M. - Return to Uhlmann Hall to view the auditorium
6:30 P.M. - Dinner with the Urbanek team
Wednesday, 14 May
9:30 A.M. - Meeting at the Urbanek office to review cost estimates for both venues
1:40 P.M. - Depart from Graz airport
Note: Should Ms. Sturm's flight on 12 May be delayed, the Traunfeld tour will move to Wednesday morning, and the cost review will instead be held by video call after she returns.
設問 160-163
160What is suggested about the Traunfeld Congress Centre?
161The word "draw" in paragraph 1, line 2, is closest in meaning to
162Why will Ms. Sturm visit Uhlmann Hall twice on 13 May?
163What will most likely happen if Ms. Sturm's flight on 12 May is delayed?
From 1 September, Ullswater Opticians will send appointment reminders by text message rather than by post. Each reminder will arrive three days before your visit.
Your eye examination on 12 September has been carried over to the new system automatically, so no action is needed to keep your booking. However, please sign in to our patient portal to confirm that the mobile number we hold for you is correct.
Patients who prefer printed reminders can call our Aberdeen practice at 555-0147 to stay on the postal list.
Sincerely,
Rowena Tait
Practice Manager, Ullswater Opticians
設問 164-165
164What is one purpose of the e-mail?
165What is indicated about patients who prefer printed reminders?
Questions 166-169 refer to the following web page.
Tunecroft Instrument Rentals has supplied violins, cellos, and brass instruments to Wellington families since 2009. — [1] —. Our showroom on Tory Street is open six days a week. Renting lets a beginner try an instrument without the cost of buying one, and any plan can be cancelled with two weeks' notice.
Monthly plans start at NZ$27 for a half-size violin. Every plan includes routine servicing at our workshop, and worn strings or valve oil are replaced at no charge during a service visit. — [2] —. An optional damage waiver can be added for NZ$4 per month; it covers accidental damage but not the loss of an instrument.
Students who outgrow their instruments may exchange them for the next size at no cost; this offer applies to string instruments only. — [3] —. Exchanges are handled at the showroom and take about twenty minutes. We also deliver rentals to our partner schools across Wellington every Tuesday.
Renters who later decide to buy do not start from zero. Sixty percent of every monthly payment is recorded as a purchase credit on the renter's account. — [4] —. To check current availability, create a free account on the Instruments page.
設問 166-169
166What is included in every rental plan?
167What is suggested about Tunecroft Instrument Rentals?
168What is indicated about the damage waiver?
169In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong? "Once it equals the instrument's list price, the item becomes the renter's property."
Questions 170-171 refer to the following announcement.
Attention Renshaw Building Tenants and Staff
Beginning Monday, 3 November, both passenger elevators in the Renshaw Building will be modernized, one car at a time. Each car will be out of service for approximately three weeks, and waiting times are expected to increase during business hours.
The freight elevator will remain in operation throughout the project. However, it will be reserved for contractors' equipment each day until 11:00 A.M. Tenants expecting large deliveries should therefore schedule them for the afternoon.
Updates will be posted in the lobby every Friday. Questions may be directed to Ms. Meena Sundaram, Building Services Manager, at extension 240.
設問 170-171
170What are tenants asked to do?
171What is suggested about the Renshaw Building?
Questions 172-175 refer to the following online chat discussion.
Hana Tanaka (2:04 P.M.): Quick update on the retail trade show in Quebec City. The organizers have moved us from booth 218 to booth 310, right beside the main entrance.
Diego Rojas (2:05 P.M.): Better foot traffic for us. One problem, though — our banner has the old booth number printed across the bottom.
Hana Tanaka (2:06 P.M.): Can we get it reprinted before the crate ships on Friday morning?
Marcus Singh (2:08 P.M.): The print shop needs three business days. Today is Monday, so we are fine. I will send them the corrected file this afternoon.
Diego Rojas (2:09 P.M.): One more thing. Only one of the two demo units passed inspection this morning, and repairs would take at least two weeks.
Hana Tanaka (2:10 P.M.): Then let's display the unit that passed and show the other model on the video screen instead.
Marcus Singh (2:11 P.M.): Someone also needs to redo the staffing schedule. Ms. Rashidi will be away that entire week.
Diego Rojas (2:12 P.M.): I'll take that one. I will ask Mr. Tovar to cover her shifts and post the revised schedule tomorrow.
Hana Tanaka (2:13 P.M.): Thanks. Marcus, please send me the banner proof before it goes to print.
設問 172-175
172Why does the banner need to be reprinted?
173What is suggested about the demo units?
174At 2:12 P.M., what does Mr. Rojas most likely mean when he writes, "I'll take that one"?
175What is indicated about Ms. Rashidi?
MULTIPLE PASSAGES ・ 176-200
Questions 176-180 refer to the following registration form and e-mail.
DOCUMENT 1 / 2FORM
WESTBAY SAFETY TRAINING — Workplace First-Aid Certificate
Course date: Saturday, October 14, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Venue: Westbay Training Room, 210 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna
Fee: CAD 95 per person (CAD 80 for forms received by September 22)
Name: Danielle Voskamp
Employer: Zephyr Landscaping
Position: Crew supervisor
Lunch required: ✓ Yes No
Payment: Card enclosed ✓ Invoice my employer
Completed forms may be posted to the address above or handed in at reception. Certificates are posted within ten days of the course. Places are limited to twelve.
Thank you for registering for our workplace first-aid course. Your form reached this office on September 25, and an invoice will be sent to Zephyr Landscaping this week.
Two points before the day. First, the course will now begin half an hour earlier than the time printed on the registration form, so please arrive by 8:20 A.M. Second, the afternoon is spent practising on floor mats, so wear clothing you can kneel in comfortably.
We look forward to seeing you.
Robert Wexford
Course Coordinator, Westbay Safety Training
設問 176-180
176What is indicated about the first-aid course?
177How will Ms. Voskamp pay for the course?
178How much will Ms. Voskamp most likely be charged?
179What time will the course begin?
180What is Ms. Voskamp advised to do?
Questions 181-185 refer to the following article and letter.
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The Wharfside Courier
YORK (3 June)—The riverside footpath through the Wharfside district will close for resurfacing from June 16 until early August, the city council confirmed this week.
While the path is shut, shops along it can be reached only from Bridge Road. Two support measures accompany the works. Businesses that remain open throughout may request a directional sign on Bridge Road at no cost; signs will stay in place until the end of September to help customers return. In addition, any business able to show, through till records, that its takings fell by more than 20 percent during the works may apply for a one-off grant of GBP 500.
"The path serves thousands of walkers a week, and we want its traders still there when it reopens," said Councillor Dana Yaxley. Applications close on September 30.
DOCUMENT 2 / 2
Letter
August 12
Wharfside Works Team
City Council Offices
Dear Works Team,
I own Verity Kitchenware, which has traded on the riverside footpath for nine years. We stayed open our usual six days a week during the resurfacing, but with the path closed, our takings fell by roughly a third compared with last summer. I have kept the till records for the whole period.
Please send me the application form mentioned in the Wharfside Courier, and let me know what proof you need beyond the till records themselves.
Yours faithfully,
Nadia Vella
Owner, Verity Kitchenware
設問 181-185
181What is one purpose of the article?
182In the article, the word "grant" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
183How long has Verity Kitchenware traded on the footpath?
184What is suggested about Verity Kitchenware?
185What will Ms. Vella most likely be able to request?
Questions 186-190 refer to the following web page, coupon, and e-mail.
DOCUMENT 1 / 3FORM
www.verdellaplantcare.com.au/plans | Home | Plans | Gift cards | Contact
VERDELLA PLANT CARE — GEELONG
We keep the plants in your home or studio healthy so you do not have to.
Plan
Visits
Included
Per month
Leaf
One visit a month
Watering check, feeding
AUD 35
Fern
Every two weeks
Leaf plan care plus pruning
AUD 55
Canopy
Every week
Fern plan care plus pest control
AUD 89
All plans cover up to fifteen plants at one address; larger collections receive a separate quote. Visits take place on weekdays, and the same carer comes each time. Plans run month to month and can be paused for holidays with a week's notice.
DOCUMENT 2 / 3
COUPON
VERDELLA PLANT CARE — WELCOME OFFER
AUD 15 off your first month
Valid for new customers joining the Fern or Canopy plan before August 31. Not valid for the Leaf plan, gift cards, or collections quoted separately. One coupon per address. Mention code WELCOME15 when booking.
Verdella Plant Care, Geelong — bookings: 03 555 0164
I run a small design studio with twelve houseplants, and they are suffering now that we are busy. The studio gets strong afternoon sun, so the pots dry out within a few days, and lately I have noticed tiny insects around several of the plants. Realistically they need attention every week.
We have never used a plant service before. A client passed me one of your welcome coupons, so I would like to use it when I book.
Could you confirm which plan fits us and when visits could start?
Amy Yuen
Zinnia Design Studio
設問 186-190
186What is indicated about Verdella Plant Care?
187According to the Web page, what is true of every plan?
188Which plan will Ms. Yuen most likely need?
189How much will Ms. Yuen most likely pay for her first month?
190What problem does Ms. Yuen mention in the e-mail?
Questions 191-195 refer to the following notice, sign-up sheet, and e-mail.
DOCUMENT 1 / 3
NOTICE
WHAKATERE COMMUNITY HALL, ROTORUA
Repair Café — Saturday, November 9, 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Visitors bring broken household items, and volunteers repair them free of charge while the owner watches and learns. Our November café needs volunteers in four areas: small electrical items, garden tools, toys, and jewellery.
Volunteers work either the morning shift (10:00 to 12:00) or the afternoon shift (12:00 to 2:00) and should write their names on the sheet in the hall foyer. Anyone offering to repair electrical items must hold a current electrical licence and show it on the day. The volunteer taking the toy table is asked to bring a box of spare batteries, as most toy repairs turn out to need them.
Questions: Hana Womack, event organiser
DOCUMENT 2 / 3FORM
Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet — Repair Café, November 9
Please print your name and tick one shift.
Name
Repair area
Morning
Afternoon
W. Zhang
Toys
✓
P. Vercoe
Small electrical items
✓
T. Waititi
Garden tools
✓
M. Yandell
Jewellery
✓
Sheet collected by the organiser on November 4.
DOCUMENT 3 / 3
E-mail
To: Repair Café volunteers
From: [email protected]
Date: November 6
Subject: Saturday arrangements
Hello everyone,
Thank you for signing up — all four tables now have a volunteer. The hall opens at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday so that tables can be set up before visitors arrive.
Tools and spare materials are provided, apart from the items individual volunteers were asked to bring. Tea and coffee will be available all day, and the hall hire has been covered by a community grant, so the café costs visitors nothing.
If your plans change before Saturday, please ring me on 07 555 0142 rather than e-mailing.
Hana Womack
設問 191-195
191What is one purpose of the notice?
192What is suggested about P. Vercoe?
193What repair area is NOT listed on the sign-up sheet?
194Who will most likely bring batteries on November 9?
195According to the e-mail, what should volunteers do if their plans change?
Questions 196-200 refer to the following advertisement, quotation, and e-mail.
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ZORIC SIGNS — SPLIT
Shop fronts, vehicle lettering, and window graphics for businesses across the Split area since 2004.
Every job starts with a free measuring visit, and every quotation is prepared within three working days of that visit. Our aluminium and acrylic letters are made in our own workshop, fitted by our own crew, and guaranteed for three years.
Spring is our busiest period, and fitting dates are filling quickly. If your work must be finished before the tourist season, reserve a date early rather than waiting for the summer rush.
Zoric Signs, 14 Marina Road, Split
Call 021 555 0190 or write to [email protected]
DOCUMENT 2 / 3FORM
ZORIC SIGNS — Quotation No. 2148
Prepared for: Lana Vukas, Vidra Kayak Tours
Date: June 5 — valid for 30 days
Item
Price
Fascia sign, 4 m, acrylic letters
EUR 620
Window graphics, two windows
EUR 180 (EUR 90 per window)
Lettering for one van
EUR 240
Fitting, all items
EUR 110
Total
EUR 1,150
Prices include materials and our three-year guarantee.
Thank you for the quotation, and for coming out to measure our shop last week.
We would like to go ahead, with one change: our landlord will not approve graphics on the corner window, so please prepare graphics for one window only and adjust the total accordingly. Everything else can stay as quoted.
Our season opens on July 1, and the booking desk cannot close once it does. Could all fitting be completed by June 27?
Please confirm the revised amount and a fitting date.
Best regards,
Lana Vukas
Vidra Kayak Tours
設問 196-200
196What is one purpose of the advertisement?
197What is suggested about the measuring visit to Vidra Kayak Tours?
198According to the quotation, what do the prices include?
199How much will Vidra Kayak Tours most likely pay?