ETS TOEIC 2021 L&R Test 3 (Online Test)

This notice ---[131]--- your reservation for two double rooms, with check-in on Sunday, March 5, and checkout on Thursday, March 9. I see here that you have a special request for one extra set of blankets and two extra pillows in each room; please note ---[132]--- the items will be placed in each room, on top of the dresser. There will be no extra charge for this request.

---[133]---, check-in time is at 3:00 P.M., and checkout is at noon. Some people wish to check in at an earlier time or check out at a later time. ---[134]---. This will help us ensure that we can accommodate your scheduling needs. We look forward to having you stay with us.

To: claimscenter@cheapsure.com
From: lgreenberg@cheapsure.com
Date: November 15
Re: Updates to Office Layout

Dear Claims Specialists:

On January 1, Cheapsure will begin offering homeowners insurance as well as automobile insurance. This exciting ---[135]--- will require a surge in hiring and adjustments to the layout of our office space. Tomorrow, I will hold a meeting at 2:00 P.M. in the main conference room to discuss the ---[136]--- changes. We have ---[137]--- flexibility with the floor plan and would like your input. ---[138]---.

Sincerely,

Lee Greenberg
Facilities Administrator

Before making travel arrangements, all Saffler Bank employees ---[139]--- authorization. Only after approval has been granted can travel plans be made. To request authorization, fill out the first side of the Travel Reimbursement Form. Here you will provide the reason for your ---[140]---. Next, submit the form ---[141]--- an estimate for the cost of travel to your destination. Upon returning, do not forget to fill out the second side of the form, where you will report mileage and expenses. Inclusion of receipts is required. Expenses for which you cannot show a receipt, such as parking meters and tips, are also reimbursable. ---[142]---.

Mason Brothers Makes Major Organizational Change

We at Mason Brothers, Inc., are making a significant change to our corporate operations. To improve our focus on our customers' needs, we have adopted an organizational system that employs regional offices. This new system will allow us to analyze the demands of our customers based on their ---[143]---. Consequently, we ---[144]--- able to more quickly supply building and maintenance items in the regions of the country where they are most in demand. This change will also help us to better support our managers as they work to improve the operations of the individual stores they oversee.

I am confident that ---[145]--- of our business plan will lead to greater customer satisfaction. For over 30 years, listening to our customers has been an integral component of our corporate strategy. ---[146]---.

— Max Mason, President and CEO

Pinnacle Sports Club Membership Agreement

Member Name: Mary Swansone
Membership Type: 12 months
Begin Date: September 5
Enrollment Fee: $25
Monthly Dues: $32 per month
Payment Method: Credit card

Thank you for joining Pinnacle Sports Club. As a club member, you have unlimited access to all gym equipment, fitness classes, and the swimming pool. Please present your membership card to the front-desk attendant upon entry. If for any reason you need to discontinue your membership before the 12-month contract period has expired, you must write a letter and send it by mail to the Pinnacle Sports Club, 171 Aqua Street, Germantown, California 95913. A penalty will apply.

Signed: Mary Swansone

Harry Matthews (11:19 A.M.)
Hi Linhan. Did you already e-mail me the list of this week's invoices?

Linhan Xu (11:24 A.M.)
Yes. I sent it over earlier today with the sales-calls records.

Harry Matthews (11:25 A.M.)
Really? I hope I didn't delete it. Did you accidently send the e-mail to Harvey Mattson?

Linhan Xu (11:28 A.M.)
Oh, wait – it looks like I forgot to attach it! I'll send it over now.

Harry Matthews (11:30 A.M.)
Just got it. Thanks!

From: jovanie.blum@messickfmc.com
To: asvoboda@nyzcomputing.com
Date: 5 May
Subject: Financial consulting

Dear Mr. Svoboda:

My name is Jovanie Blum, and I am a consultant with Messick Financial Management Company. My company specializes in international funds, and we have experts on tax law in France and Germany. As your computer firm expands its operations into Germany, our experts can provide valuable advice to your employees who will be sent to Berlin.

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https://www.therightvenue.com.au/customer_reviews

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆
12 April
Elena Patterson

My company recently held a banquet at the Calla Courtyard, and it was the perfect venue for our event. Initially, I was hesitant to book the space because it had only recently opened to the public and there were no customer reviews yet. — [1] — . I decided to give it a try anyway.

Although it was a little expensive, the setting was absolutely stunning. — [2] — . The Calla Courtyard has a magnificent view of the bay. The staff had arranged the seats in the hall so that the guests could view the sunset through the large glass windows.

One thing to note is that while the facility does have a kitchen available for use, it is quite small and not well-stocked. — [3] — .

All in all, I was pleased with my decision and would definitely consider this place again for future events. — [4] — .

Hartridge University School of Business

Dear Ms. Wu:

As the Hartridge University School of Business prepares the 100th-anniversary edition of the Alumni Directory, we are reviewing the information we have on file for all graduates of our programs. We need your assistance in checking the accuracy of the records we have for you. We want to be certain that your biography, career summary, and contact information are up-to-date.

Please call us at 207-555-0125 between 9 A.M. and 9 P.M. Monday through Friday. At the voice prompt, enter this unique number: 293883. A representative will then go over your file with you and record any corrections or updates that you give.

Note that we need to hear from you by March 31. Thank you for your time and attention.

Jutta Verhoeven
Director of Alumni Relations

Mario Lizzardi (11:09 A.M.) Team, sorry to bring this up early on a Monday, but the due date to submit our end-of-year report is coming up. We should aim to have each of our sections done by Wednesday so we can put everything together before the Friday deadline. I am almost done with the information for the technology section.

Karthik Durav (11:14 A.M.) I have already written up descriptions of the program's major accomplishments. I just need to add the number of participants and organizers involved in each. It won't take very long.

Paola Rossi (11:15 A.M.) I have finished the Future Goals section. I still need to finish the Predicted Budget Needs section, but I'd like to consult with some of you first.

Mario Lizzardi (11:15 A.M.) I can't help you with that. I don't have access to that information—only you and Human Resources have access to the participant lists.

Karthik Durav (11:17 A.M.) Don't worry, Mario. Paola, I could help to outline budget needs with you tomorrow. Anything else?

Paola Rossi (11:18 A.M.) That's it. Depending on how much we finish, we could develop a timeline for finalizing the report this week.

Iwoni Media in the News

TORONTO (1 May)—Publisher Iwoni Media announced on Friday morning that new issues of Energy Run would not be released according to the book's regular monthly publishing schedule. — [1] —.

The company's decision is connected to plans to modernize its printing facility by replacing the now-obsolete machinery on which the legendary comic book is printed. — [2] —.

As the word spread on Friday of the decision to halt publication, fans rushed to buy what many feared might be the last issue. — [3] —. Iwoni Media's online store is reportedly the only place where the publication is still available.

Iwoni Media's spokesperson, Jon Emanuel, stated that the new printing facility should be up and running within four months and that the next issue of Energy Run will arrive on newsstands shortly after that. — [4] —.

"Fans should not worry," Mr. Emanuel said. "Their favourite characters will be back soon."

Dear Customers,

After 45 years in business, Ghearey Garden Goods locked its doors for the final time on Saturday, January 10. As many of you know, I purchased a farmhouse in the country several years ago, and I had been driving three hours a day to get to the store and back. While I am saddened to walk away from this business, it is just no longer sustainable for me to spend so much time in transit.

My grandfather, Timothy Ghearey, who built the business nearly 60 years ago before handing it off to me, always said that his favorite part about running a retail store was serving the needs of his community. I echo this sentiment. Words cannot express how much joy I have received from interacting with all of you, and I want you to know how much I value your dedicated support over all these years.

Thank you for understanding what a truly difficult decision this was. But while the physical Ghearey Garden Goods location is closing, ghearygardengoods.com will remain a resource for home gardeners through our Web site. I will keep adding educational blog posts and articles as I have time.

Thank you for your support!

Jerry Sanderson
Jerry Sanderson
Ghearey Garden Goods

CHICAGO (January 8)—Local retailer Derbyshire Company, which sells clothes, household goods, and other items through its twelve Illinois stores, announced today that it will be buying the popular bookseller Lillard, Inc. The two companies will remain independent of each other until April 30, when all Lillard's merchandise—books, music, and other media—will be transferred to the Derbyshire Company stores.

Derbyshire Company CEO, Cynthia Schulman, stated that her company "could not be more pleased to bring customers the expanded selection of merchandise gained from this merger with Lillard, Inc."

Meanwhile, Lillard's president Steven Paulson announced that "from our point of view, this was a perfect opportunity for collaboration." Paulson will stay on after the acquisition with a job title yet to be announced. The companies said they began talks eleven months ago but waited until the new year to announce the news.

*E-mail*

To: teamleaders@carfield.co.uk
From: fjacobs@carfield.co.uk
Subject: Workshops
Date: 13 November

Dear Team Leaders,

Thanks to you and your team members for attending our latest monthly workshop last week. These workshops are a key feature of our employee training program, as we consider it fundamental that our employees continue to learn new skills and perfect existing ones.

I know everyone has already completed their workshop evaluations, but we would like to obtain some more specific feedback to ensure that interesting and instructive workshops continue to be offered. Please answer the following questions.

• Were the exercises presented at the workshop related to employees' responsibilities? Have your team members been using the ideas presented?

• What, if anything, would you leave out in future workshops? What could be done better?

• Were the facilitators knowledgeable and engaging? Do you think your team would respond well to the same facilitators for other workshops?

Your perspectives on our workshops are invaluable. We would appreciate a response by the end of this week, as we are planning to discuss any information you can provide at our next management meeting next Tuesday.

Thanks for your cooperation,

Frank Jacobs

New Look for Rhee Poultry

LEEDS (17 February)—Rhee Poultry, suppliers of fresh and frozen poultry, announced on Monday a change to its packaging practices. Starting on 31 October, every package of chicken, duck, goose, and turkey sold at retail will be labeled with the city and country where the meat was sourced.

According to company spokesperson Insook Kim, Rhee will make modifications to its production, packing, and shipping facilities that will cost an estimated £400,000 over a transition period of eight months.

"The high price tag is more than worth it to maintain the trust our customers have always had in Rhee Poultry products," added Ms. Kim.

Rhee's announcement was made following criticism regarding transparency in sourcing practices leveled at other meat-packaging conglomerates that sell in the United Kingdom, such as Supragood and Char Bo Lynn, Inc.

"We felt it was in the best interests of our customers to be proactive in this matter," said Ms. Kim.

RHEE POULTRY

Boneless Duck Breasts
1.5 kg
Raised in Rzeszow, Poland
Packed in Krakow, Poland
Only and always the best in poultry!

Notice something different about our packaging? Go to our Web site, www.rhee.co.uk, to read about our recent changes.

https://www.akikohirota.co.jp/english

Biography | Books | Blog | Events

Born and raised in Chiba Prefecture, Akiko Hirota started writing short stories in English in high school. She continued writing short fiction while completing her degree in English literature at the Chiba Institute of Linguistics.

Two years ago Ms. Hirota won the "Best Short Story" prize at the 5th Annual New York Writers Gala for her short story entitled, Dreaming of Maringá. She has participated in over 30 writers' workshops, a number of which she has led, and has been a regular guest speaker at the Writers United Forum. A collection of her short stories written thus far, including Dreaming of Maringá, has been published by Jenson Publishing.

Lives Ensnared, Ms. Hirota's first full-length novel, is inspired by her upbringing as the daughter of two marine biologists. It tells the story of a group of amateur divers whose lives were turned upside down following their discovery of a hitherto unknown species of shark. Scheduled for release by mid-September, the novel is sure to appeal to a wide audience.

https://www.zantreebooks.com

"From the depths of the ocean comes a novel of mystery and suspense!"
—Diayu Ling, Sun National Times

Altered Existence is the first novel by Japanese author Akiko Hirota. When Hiroko Jitsukawa and her friends learned that they had discovered a new shark species, they were quite excited, fully expecting fame and fortune. What they got instead was a sea of trouble that would completely upend their lives.

Release date: September 15
$25.95. 287 pages, hardcover
Pre-order this title or purchase any other of Zantree Books offerings at www.zantreebooks.com

Washington State Gets Fit

April 7—Throughout its 25 years in business, Fitness National, Inc., which owns and operates gyms throughout the northeastern United States, has never extended its presence to the west coast. That will change next month when it opens two new gyms: one in Tacoma and one in Spokane.

"We're excited to move into this territory," says Fitness National's CEO, Lisa Tran. "If we are successful in these two cities, then we will continue to grow our business throughout Washington and into Oregon."

Both gyms will feature studios for group fitness classes, state-of-the-art fitness machines, and indoor pools. Both locations will be holding on-site job fairs for prospective employees on Saturday, April 14. Grand opening events are planned for both gyms on May 12.

Fitness National, Inc.
Application for Employment

Name: Bernadette Okoye Date: April 14
E-mail Address: b.okoye@chjmail.com Telephone Number: (253) 555-0173
For what position are you applying? Group Fitness Instructor
At which location would you like to work? [X] Tacoma [ ] Spokane
Describe your reason for applying:

A friend of mine who works at an older Fitness National location told me she really enjoys working there. I am currently employed part-time at a dance studio and would like to add a few more instructor hours into my schedule.

Describe your relevant experience:

I have taught beginner, intermediate, and advanced ballet classes at Veloa Dance School for the past three years. Prior to this I taught group dance workouts at Cadia Gym for two years. I also worked at Cadia's front desk, so I have customer service experience.

Please attach a résumé and reference list and submit to management at a Fitness National location.

Fitness National Group Fitness Classes

Exercise is more fun in a group! Our classes are open to members at all levels of fitness and experience. You will find these and other classes taught at all of our locations across the United States. For a complete listing of classes, see your local Fitness National gym's Web page.

Basic Weights—Build strength through this guided weightlifting workout.
Groove and Move—Get a cardio workout while dancing to your favorite music.
Quick Cycle—Follow your instructor on a challenging ride on a stationary bicycle.
Splash for Strength—Tone your muscles safely with a low-impact workout in the pool.

To: Emi Mizuno <emizuno@purpleworks.com>
From: Robert Callaway <rcallaway@hartwelltheater.com>
Date: October 10
Subject: Season tickets

Dear Season Ticket Holder:

Thank you for purchasing your subscription to the upcoming season of plays at the Hartwell Theater. You should have already received your packet of tickets. Please contact us immediately if you have not.

Do you have a conflict for any of the performance dates? Only season subscribers have the benefit of exchanging tickets for another performance. Exchanges must be made at least one week prior to the original performance date and are subject to availability. If exchanging for a higher priced performance or seating location, the price difference will be charged to your account. Exchanges can be requested online by filling out a ticket exchange form at www.hartwelltheater.com/ticket-exchange or by calling 555-0105 Monday–Friday from 1–5 P.M. Please note that the first time you choose to exchange tickets for a performance, you will not be charged a fee. However, any subsequent exchanges will incur a $6.25 per ticket fee.

We look forward to seeing you at the shows.

Sincerely,

Robert Callaway, Subscription Manager

https://www.hartwelltheater.com/ticket-exchange

Ticket Exchange Form

Name: Emi Mizuno
Subscription Number: 3698389
Performance Date: January 14, 7:30 P.M.
E-mail: emizuno@purpleworks.com
Show: The Mountain Calls
Seat Locations: Row V, Seats 4, 5

Indicate your top four choices for alternate performances:
1. Date: January 15, 7:30 P.M. Seat Locations: Row D, Seats 1, 2
2. Date: January 16, 7:30 P.M. Seat Locations: Row F, Seats 6, 7
3. Date: January 18, 7:30 P.M. Seat Locations: Row T, Seats 9, 10
4. Date: January 20, 2:00 P.M. Seat Locations: Row B, Seats 15, 16

You will receive an e-mail confirmation within 24 hours of submitting this form.

To: Emi Mizuno <emizuno@purpleworks.com>
From: Robert Callaway <rcallaway@hartwelltheater.com>
Date: January 6
Subject: Ticket exchange
Attachment: Tickets

Dear Ms. Mizuno:

We have received your ticket exchange form for the upcoming play, The Mountain Calls. I am happy to confirm that tickets for your second choice were still available. Your new tickets are attached to this e-mail. Please print them at home and present them on the evening of the performance. Your old tickets are no longer valid and cannot be used. Because you have selected a comparable seating location, there is no price difference. However, we will be charging your account the $6.25 per ticket exchange fee. You may log in to your account to view the charges.

Thank you for being a season ticket holder. We look forward to seeing you at the show.

Sincerely,

Robert Callaway, Subscription Manager
Hartwell Theater

*E-mail*

From: eward@cornerbookshop.com
To: jberte@bertebakery.com
Subject: Your sign
Date: July 30

Hi Jacques,

The new sign outside your bakery looks great. I love the natural look of the wood, and the gold lettering is beautiful. The new sign, combined with the freshly painted storefront and new shutters, really makes Berte's Bakery stand out.

I also plan to replace the sign above my shop door with a wooden sign. Could you tell me where you had yours made? I was considering using Studio 9, which was recommended to me by Devon at Q Apparel, but Studio 9's signs definitely have a more modern design. The rustic, vintage look of your sign would fit better with the aesthetics here at Corner Book Shop.

Thanks.

Elias Ward

Owner, Corner Book Shop

E-Mail Message

From: jberte@bertebakery.com
To: eward@cornerbookshop.com
Subject: RE: Your Sign
Date: July 31

Hi Elias,

Thanks for your comments on our sign. We used Hedgerow Graphics. We also looked at Studio 9 because all of their products were much less expensive than anything Hedgerow offers. And they do offer wooden signs in various styles, some of which we liked. But we ended up choosing Hedgerow because of its longer warranty period. Although the wood used for any outdoor sign is treated with a protective, weather-resistant coating, we wanted to have that extra protection Hedgerow provides with its warranty.

Good luck!

Jacques Berte

STUDIO 9
Order Form

Customer: Elias Ward, Corner Book Shop, 8 Main St., Haywood Village
Order Date: August 1

Description of order:
One exterior sign. Oak wood treated with Everlast Coating. Mariner blue wood stain, gold lettering (text to read: Corner Book Shop). 152 centimeters wide by 45 centimeters high. Changes to the order must be made by 5:00 P.M. on August 10.

Price: $495 (Paid in full, August 5)
Warranty: 1 year
Expected delivery: August 20