Questions 1-4 refer to the following letter.
It is never too __(1)___ to start thinking about your child’s or your grandchild’s education. At Resident Investment Services, our Financial Consultants are ready to help you get started as __(2)___ as you want. Whether it’s a 529 College Savings Plan, an UGMA/UTMA Custodial Account, or simply a Mutual Fund, we have the __(3)___ to help you find the option that’s right for you. So stop by any one of our branches or give us a call. Our Financial Consultants are ready __(4)___ you through all your college planning needs, one step at a time.
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Questions 5-8 refer to the following letter.
Oil prices may fall next year as output rises, analysts said in a recent
___(5)____. The increase in prices has encouraged producers to ___(6)____ in new equipment and develop new fields. Analysts expect that crude oil traded in London will average $52.30 ___(7)____ barrel in the third quarter. Respondents expect crude to average $50.50 this year and $46.50 next year. London crude futures touched $60.26 a barrel today, the highest since the contract was ___(8)____ in 1988.
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Questions 9-12 refer to the following letter.
Water and electricity are a dangerous __(9)___, which is why there are so many regulations governing such matters as the use of electrical __(10)___, voltage limits, and types of electrical outlet permitted in wet areas. However, regulations vary greatly between countries, from the types of switches and outlets allowed __(11)___ the room, to the ___(12)____ needed before someone can tackle electrical work in bathrooms.
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Questions 13-15 refer to the following letter.
Study Shows Workers are Saving More Than Ever
A recent survey by Waverly University reveals that young workers are putting more money aside in retirement funds than any other previous generation. Instead of saving about ten percent of their annual salaries, as ___(13)____ by most financial planners, the study found that employees under the age of thirty save an average of about fifteen percent of their yearly wages.
The study, which targeted employees between the ages of twenty-five and thirty in ten cities across the nation, was conducted by the Department of Economics in order to find trends in spending habits amongst the youngest age bracket ___(14)____ the professional workforce. The results, however, prompted the analysis of savings habits instead.
“When we designed the study, we expected to learn more about young professionals as consumers,” ___(15)____ Eric Bradley, Professor of Economics at Waverly University, ”but instead we learned more about the financial goals of this age group. When asked about their reasons for saving, most respondents replied that they wanted to make sure they could support themselves in old age.”
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Questions 16-18 refer to the following letter.
Hampton Insurance Agency
4715 Albertson Blvd., Suite A-103
Marietta, Georgia 29174
To whom it may concern:
It is my pleasure to write this letter of recommendation in support of Joshua Baker. Josh has been an employee of Hampton Insurance Agency for __(16)_____ ten years.
He started as our office clerk, but after one year we asked him to become a claims adjuster. I recommended him for this __(17)_____ because of his outstanding ability to work with clients.
Josh is always pleasant when interacting with customers, and he responds to their concerns in a polite and professional manner. Many of our clients have told me that Josh always returned their phone calls in a timely fashion and always made sure their needs were met.
Another one of Josh's qualities that I would like to mention is his attention to detail. In the insurance business, a mistake in paperwork can cost the agency thousands of dollars. Instead of __(18)_____ through the paperwork like some of our other employees, Josh always takes his time.
He even stays in the office late to make sure all his claims are accurate and complete. As a result, Josh has received an award for being the most accurate adjuster in our company.
Josh is an excellent employee who deserves to advance to a higher position in the insurance field. I recommend him without hesitation. Please contact me at 473-4826 if I can provide any further information in support of his application to your company.
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Questions 19-21 refer to the following letter.
Big Foot Shoes
Walk a mile in our shoes, and you'll never buy from anyone else!
END OF THE YEAR SALE!
Saturday, December 16th ONLY
Mark your calendars because you're not going to want to miss this one. For one day only, everything in the store ___(19)____ heavily discounted.
That means all of your favorite brands and styles will be under one roof and selling at prices you won't believe. Take the Fastbreak Running Shoe, regularly priced at $89.99. The sale price is an astonishing $49.99. That's a forty dollar price ___(20)____!
But we didn't stop with the price cuts. Check out our cool two-for-one special, which allows you to take home two pairs of shoes - any style and price - for the price of one. Everything in the store is on the sale, including all accessories. This is the time to stock up on all your favorite shoes, because you'll never see shoe prices this ___(21)____ again.
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Questions 22-24 refer to the following letter.
8700 Oceanview Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90230
Ad Event Media Agency
September 15
Dear Mr. Jordan,
I have known Clara Wu for the past three years ___(22)____ she has worked as a Sales Associate for Ad Event Media Agency
Clara has never failed to impress with ___(23)____ strong work ethic and her one-of-a-kind personality.
Her job performance has always exceeded expectations, and she has consistently been a top salesperson throughout her entire employment with our company. Clients and co-workers alike respond very well to Clara due to her highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. Because she is an ___(24)____ listener and interviewer, Clara is able to consistently meet her clients' needs in a positive and thorough manner.
I recommend her for employment without reservation. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
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