THE TEXTS WILL BE ABOUT 1 BUSINESS LETTERS

THE TEXTS WILL BE ABOUT: 1. BUSINESS LETTERS 2. TABLE/DIAGRAM/SCHEDULE 3. RECOUNT (JOB EXPERIENCE) 4. PROCEDURE (MANUALS/INSTRUCTIONS) 5. ADVERTISEMENTS THE QUESTIONS WILL ASK FOR: 1. GENERAL INFORMATIONS 2. MAIN IDEA OF PARAGRAPHS 3. DETAILS 4. SYNONYMS 5. REFERENCES

VANGUARDIA TIMES 348 Full Circle Building, 2009 Main Avenue, Houston, TX October 6, 2009 From: Peter Gould Editor in Chief To: Lorna Neeson Chief Copyeditor Subject: Book review from Italian correspondent for editing Here is the book review done by Mr. Svevo, our correspondent in Rome. The manuscript needs a complete rewrite. It is not very well organized and the grammar is problematic. Ms. Ardrey, our new associate editor, said she had found major errors of fact. Please give me the rewritten manuscript by 5: 00 p. m. today. Thanks! Peter Gould[/size] 1. What does the editor in chief want? (A) To have material totally redone. (B) To have some facts checked. (C) To have some details explained. (D) To have material replaced.

VANGUARDIA TIMES 348 Full Circle Building, 2009 Main Avenue, Houston, TX October 6, 2009 From: Peter Gould Editor in Chief To: Lorna Neeson Chief Copyeditor Subject: Book review from Italian correspondent for editing Here is the book review done by Mr. Svevo, our correspondent in Rome. The manuscript needs a complete rewrite. It is not very well organized and the grammar is problematic. Ms. Ardrey, our new associate editor, said she had found major errors of fact. Please give me the rewritten manuscript by 5: 00 p. m. today. Thanks! Peter Gould[/size] 2. Who was asked to do the work? (A) Mr. Svevo. (B) Peter Gould. (C) Ms. Ardrey. (D) Lorna Neeson.

Memorandum To: Supervisors From: Judy Linquiest, Human Resource Manager Sub: Probation periods As of January 1 st all new employees will be subject to a 3 month probationary period. Medical, holiday, and flextime benefits will not apply to new staff members until the full 3 months have expired. After the three months have been completed, please contact your employees and inform them that their probationary period has ended. The HR department will contact you by email 2 days in advance to remind you of the date. Thank you for your cooperation. 3. What is the main purpose of this memo? A) To inform all employees of a new expiration date. B) To put staff members on probation. C) To introduce the HR department. D) To inform supervisors of a change in policy.

Memorandum To: Supervisors From: Judy Linquiest, Human Resource Manager Sub: Probation periods As of January 1 st all new employees will be subject to a 3 month probationary period. Medical, holiday, and flextime benefits will not apply to new staff members until the full 3 months have expired. After the three months have been completed, please contact your employees and inform them that their probationary period has ended. The HR department will contact you by email 2 days in advance to remind you of the date. Thank you for your cooperation. 4. When does the change come into effect? A) Today. B) In 2 days. C) In 3 months. D) On January 1 st.

There will be an earthquake drill on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 from 10: 00 a. m. to 11: 30 a. m. Everybody will be instructed to leave the building through the emergency exit stairways. All elevators will not operate at that time. Once the alarm is sounded, all those inside the building should immediately get out. 5. What is the notice about? (A) A safety exercise. (B) A new evacuation system. (C) An earthquake alarm. (D) A problem with the elevators.

There will be an earthquake drill on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 from 10: 00 a. m. to 11: 30 a. m. Everybody will be instructed to leave the building through the emergency exit stairways. All elevators will not operate at that time. Once the alarm is sounded, all those inside the building should immediately get out. 6. What are the building occupants expected to do? (A) Shut off the elevator. (B) Remain calm all throughout. (C) Avoid using the stairs. (D) Vacate the building.

The new Futura 320 Laser Printer is here! It has a high-speed processor for quick processing of documents with complex visuals. It delivers 30 clear, crisp copies per minute. It is compatible with both Windows and Apple operating systems. It comes with a 700 -sheet paper tray, and can take three more trays for a maximum paper capacity of 2, 300 sheets for much faster paper reloading. The new Futura 320 Laser Printer—for speedy, high-quality printing you can always trust! 7. What does the advertisement emphasize? (A) The availability. (B) The size. (C) The cost. (D) The speed.

The new Futura 320 Laser Printer is here! It has a high-speed processor for quick processing of documents with complex visuals. It delivers 30 clear, crisp copies per minute. It is compatible with both Windows and Apple operating systems. It comes with a 700 -sheet paper tray, and can take three more trays for a maximum paper capacity of 2, 300 sheets for much faster paper reloading. The new Futura 320 Laser Printer—for speedy, high-quality printing you can always trust! 8. Up to how many sheets of paper can the printer tray hold? (A) Approximately 700 (B) Less than 320 (C) At most 2, 300 (D) More than 2, 300

The new Futura 320 Laser Printer is here! It has a high-speed processor for quick processing of documents with complex visuals. It delivers 30 clear, crisp copies per minute. It is compatible with both Windows and Apple operating systems. It comes with a 700 -sheet paper tray, and can take three more trays for a maximum paper capacity of 2, 300 sheets for much faster paper reloading. The new Futura 320 Laser Printer—for speedy, high-quality printing you can always trust! 9. Which of the following printing jobs would best use the machine’s capabilities? (A) A book containing text entirely. (B) A company’s financial statement. (C) Handwritten letters for reproduction. (D) A stack of paperwork with heavy visuals.

FREE SUNGLASSES AND CASE Purchase a 12 month subscription to Vacation the Nation today and receive a free pair of Sunnies Sunglasses with your very own soft leather case. * To get your free Sunnies follow these 3 easy steps. 1. Purchase a copy of Vacation the Nation, New York's #1 Travel magazine. 2. Fill out the application card (found in the center of the magazine) 3. Mail the card and $21. 95 US to the address provided *This is a limited time offer only. Application and funds must be received no later than Dec 1 st 2004. Canadian residents should add $3 US for shipping. Offer not available for residents outside of North America. 10. What is this advertisement for? A) A summer trip. B) A travel company. C) A special deal. D) A free magazine.

FREE SUNGLASSES AND CASE Purchase a 12 month subscription to Vacation the Nation today and receive a free pair of Sunnies Sunglasses with your very own soft leather case. * To get your free Sunnies follow these 3 easy steps. 1. Purchase a copy of Vacation the Nation, New York's #1 Travel magazine. 2. Fill out the application card (found in the center of the magazine) 3. Mail the card and $21. 95 US to the address provided *This is a limited time offer only. Application and funds must be received no later than Dec 1 st 2004. Canadian residents should add $3 US for shipping. Offer not available for residents outside of North America. 11. How much do the sunglasses cost? A) They are free with a subscription. B) They cost $1. C) They cost $3 Canadian. D) They cost $21. 95 US.

FREE SUNGLASSES AND CASE Purchase a 12 month subscription to Vacation the Nation today and receive a free pair of Sunnies Sunglasses with your very own soft leather case. * To get your free Sunnies follow these 3 easy steps. 1. Purchase a copy of Vacation the Nation, New York's #1 Travel magazine. 2. Fill out the application card (found in the center of the magazine) 3. Mail the card and $21. 95 US to the address provided *This is a limited time offer only. Application and funds must be received no later than Dec 1 st 2004. Canadian residents should add $3 US for shipping. Offer not available for residents outside of North America. 12. Who cannot benefit from this special deal? A) Canadians. B) UK residents. C) North Americans. D) US residents.

13. What is the purpose of this advertisement? (A) To announce a change in business hours (B) To advertise a business for sale (C) To encourage diners to eat early (D) To attract more customers

14. What will customers receive if they spend more than $10? (A) A $2 discount on their bill (B) 50% off their next purchase (C) A liter of soda (D) Free delivery service

15. What will happen on June 16? (A) A new owner will take over the business. (B) The coupons will expire. (C) Prices will be further reduced. (D) The business will close.