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If you should put even a little on a little, and should do this often, soon this too would become big. -- Hesiod

偉大的事業是通過不懈努力，一磚一瓦堆起來的。 -- 赫西奧德

Welcome to Sunny Texarcadial

from the Texarcadia Municipal Government

Texarcadia is the hottest tourist destination in the entire coastal region and we're here to help you to enjoy it all! The following is provided as a courtesy to customers traveling in the Texarcadia area. In this notice is subject to change

Getting Here

The Boone Field Airport in Texarcadia is a great way to arrive. With flights to and from all major cities, this may be the most efficient way to travel into the area. Conveniently located just 20 miles away from the coastal resorts, the friendly staff of the Boone Field Airport is ready to serve you. Call 1-800-555-9356 for more information.

Getting Around

With the extensive, low. cost shuttle bus system, traveling is a breeze in Texarcadia. You can get to all of the major attractions as well as to all of the resort hotels simply by purchasing an “Easy Travel Card” from the Texarcadia Tourism Conference. Call 1-888 EZE Go Go for information about rates and limitations. Taxi service is also available.

Getting Relaxed

The following list of resort hotels is provided as a convenience to travelers. These hotels are not specifically endorsed by the Texarcadia Tourism Conference. The information about recreational facilities listed on the chart was provided by the respective resort hotels.

Resort Beachfront Swimming Pool Restaurants Game Room Phone Number

The Sandpiper Yes No 1 Yes 555-6537

Breez-e-way Yes Indoor/Outdoor 3 Yes 555-9967

Wave Oasis Yes Outdoor 2 No 555-4325

The Clinton Manor No Indoor/Outdoor 2 No 555-8978

Call ahead to inquire about vacancies. Rates may be higher during peak season (June-August).

Answer the following questions. Try to finish these questions within90 seconds. You have used 6 out of 90 seconds last time.All of your answers are correct. Well done!

1. Who most likely produced this announcement?

A. A governmental agency

B. The Texarcadia Tourism Conference

C. A resort hotel

D. Boone Field Airport

2. What is the best way to travel to Texarcadia?

A. By bus

B. By train

C. By plane

D. By taxi

3. What is true about the resort hotels described in the announcement?

A. Reservations are required during the months of June, July, and August.

B. They are all located along the coast.

C. They all require an Easy Travel Card for admission.

D. They are not being recommended by the Texarcadia Tourism Conference.

4. Which resort seems to offer the greatest number of recreational facilities?

A. The Sandpiper

B. Breez-e-way

C. Wave Oasis

D. The Clinton Manor

From: Gail Carruthers

To: Alvin Sallisaw

Subject: Your seminar presentation

Dear Alvin,

I'm really sorry to have to do this at such a late date, but we need to reschedule your seminar presentation. As you know, your presentation is currently scheduled for Tuesday evening at 7 PM. Unfortunately, due to a scheduling conflict, we can only use the hotel ballroom until 5 PM. So, I'm afraid we're going to have to move up your presentation time to 3 PM. I hope this doesn't cause a problem for you. Please send me a message confirming the time change. Thank you so much for your understanding.

Gail Carruthers

Kind regards,

Conference Coordinator

Philosophical Trends Convention

1. What is the topic of the passage?

A. A seminar

B. An apology

C. A hotel

D. A schedule

May 15

Mr. Walter Jenkins

665 Waterfall Ln.

Tampa Bay, FL 65992

Dear Mr. Jenkins,

First, we would like to thank you for being a customer with Harbor Way Bank for over five years. As you know, Harbor Way provides a wide range of loan and banking services to the local community. According to our records, you have a checking account and a saving account with us. However, today I am writing to you regarding your small business loan.

As of today, we have yet to receive payment on your outstanding loan balance. It was originally due on April 20. We urge you to make this payment as soon as possible. At this point, the late payment has not been reported to any credit bureau. Failure to remit the payment within the next five business days will result in our taking further action.

If you’ve already made the payment, let me thank you in advance and apologize for bothering you with this matter.

Sincerely,

Lily Metcalfe

Harbor Way Bank

Small Business Loan Department

1. What is the purpose of the letter?

A. To express gratitude

B. To request a payment

C. To apply for a loan

D. To apologize for an error