Part 7 TOEIC Hacker 2 - Test 8

To: All staff
From: Donald Manzo
Subject: Welcome reception
Date: August 5

We are holding a reception to welcome our new regional vice president, Gertrude Crowley. Ms. Crowley previously worked as store manager of Knightland Electronics' affiliate in Charleston. After five years there, she led our office in Atlanta for two years and then transferred to New Orleans, where she has been working since as their district manager. She will now head the southeast district from our regional office here in Nashville.

The reception will be held at the Bluegrass Hotel on Friday, August 9, at 7:30 p.m. If you plan on coming, please notify my secretary at extension number 44.

Thank you.

Helen Moon 2:20 p.m.

Sue, I was going over the checklist for the trade show. Have you had a chance to pick up those supplies yet?

Sue Sloane 2:24 p.m.

Actually, I found most of what we need in the supply room. The rest I will get on my way to the convention center tomorrow.

Helen Moon 2:25 p.m.

That's perfect. Could you see if there are any clipboards in the supply room? If not, can you also buy some on your way? We need two to hold questionnaires and two more for sign-up sheets for new customers.

Sue Sloane 2:27 p.m.

Not a problem. Anything else you need? Has anyone picked up our pamphlets from the print shop yet? I can get them if nobody has done that.

Helen Moon 2:28 p.m.

I was supposed to do it. I'd be grateful if you could do it.

Sue Sloane 2:29 p.m.

It isn't any trouble. The print shop is nearby Coulier Office Supplies, and that's where I'm getting the rest of the supplies. I'll bring them early so you can prepare to hand them out to participants as soon as the trade show opens. I'll be at the convention center for set-up by three o'clock.

To: Adam Webster <[email protected]>
From: Caroline Gomez <[email protected]>
Date: April 17
Subject: Deposit

Dear Mr. Webster,

Your deposit check has been cashed, and we are pleased to confirm that you can move in to your new office at Spiral Towers on the first day of next month. As a reminder, the deposit will be kept by Seafront Realty until you choose to move out, at which time an inspection of the property will take place. The office space must be returned to the same condition it was in when your lease began. If there is any excess damage, the related costs will be taken from the deposit before it is returned to you. Note also that your deposit is being held in a bank account, and any interest earned as a result will be returned when you leave.

Please e-mail me with any further questions. Thank you.

Yours truly,
Caroline Gomez
Seafront Realty Miami

Nairobi International Marathon Draws Attention

July 28—Runners participating in this year's Nairobi International Marathon had better start getting ready for some competition. Organizers announced yesterday at a press conference that 12,000 athletes have already signed up for the race, an increase of nearly 30 percent compared to last year. Chair of the organization board, Paul Oduya, says they are expecting even more registrations. "Since the race last year, we have been working very hard to promote the marathon on social media. This allowed us to reach out more to international athletes." Oduya also said that the race's growing popularity has helped give a boost to local tourism and believes that this year's event will continue that trend. New routes were also announced during the press conference. The full and half marathons will begin along the western edge of the National Park, while the shorter races will start on Outer Ring Road. All races will end at City Stadium. Officials have released details online at www.nairobirace.org.ke, including closures and detours for motorists along Langata, Mombasa, and other major roads. For those interested in joining, registration will remain open until the end of August. Visit www. nairobimarathon.org to learn more about entiy fees and other requirements.

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Madison Community Leisure Center

Youth Activity Sign-Up

Summer is here, and with kids out of school, Madison Community Leisure Center will again be running our regular 10-week activity programs for children and young people. This year's activities include:

•  Badminton
•  Swimming
• Basketball
• Soccer
• And many more!

All sports will be overseen by qualified adult instructors, and we will attempt to place participants in groups with roughly similar abilities. This will help to ensure that everyone has a fun time while learning new skills and keeping fit and healthy.

A brochure containing a full list of dates, times, and prices for individual sports can be picked up at the reception desk of our facility or can be sent by post on request. Registration is open for one week from September 15. To sign up for an activity, please visit www.mclc.com and follow the online instructions.

Seats on the programs are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. We aim to accommodate as many people as we can, but this is not always possible due to availability of staff and other factors outside of our control. However, places sometimes become vacant due to schedule changes or dropouts. We will make these places available 14 days after registration closes, so please ask a member of staff at that time about what is available.

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A Night of Song

A concert

On December 5, French singers Pierre Chretien and Celine Laurier will be at the Maroon Theater for their second concert in Los Angeles, California. The event, which will begin at 7:30 p.m., will also feature French pianist Amanda Depuis as well as American soul singers Andy Red and Cindy Dawson, who will accompany Mr. Chretien and Ms. Laurier during their performance.— [11] —During the concert, Ms. Laurier will be introducing her inspirational album. Crossroads, which was released in Paris last week. — [2] —.

Witness an extraordinary fusion of French and American artists. — [3] —. And until November 20, those purchasing three or more early-bird tickets will receive complimentary backstage passes! — [4] —. Tickets are available at any Gatewing Ticketing outlet nationwide. They may also be purchased online at www.gatewing. com. Recordings from both Mr. Chretien and Ms. Laurier will be available for purchase at the venue. Call Gatewing at 1-800-555- 2541 for details.

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Personalized bottle of rose wine

Ready to ship 

December 21 

3

Chocolate gift box (assorted)

Ready to ship 

December 18

1

Leather-bound journal and pen

Ready to ship 

December 22

2

Decorative plant pot

Pending 

December 27

Lester Beebe Hits Stage in South Bend
By Adam Brown

A musical version of Michelle Gable's novel The Triumph ofLester Beebe is set to premiere next month on May 22. -—^ [1] —. Set in South Bend, the show is the stoiy of a teenage boy who is the son of an automobile factory worker in the 1960s. The book became a favorite of young adult readers when it was first printed in 1968. — [2] —.

Producers Todd Carlisle and Emma Wright were not even born when the book was first released but say they identified with Lester Beebe's adolescent struggles when first reading the stoiy. "Lester Beebe isn'tjust a teenager from South Bend," says Carlisle, "he could be a young person from anywhere." In addition to being the show's producers, Carlisle and Wright manage the Eden Playhouse in South Bend. — [3] —. According to Wright, the area is not well-known for musical productions, but she hopes The Triumph ofLester Beebe will change that. "Todd and I are also counting on local interest to help in building an audience for the show," she said.

Playing the role of Beebe is actor Hemy Thomas. Veteran performer Neil Chandler plays his father, while the roles of Beebe's sisters, Mandy and Corinne, will be realized by Stephanie O'Connor and Audrey Blanco. Following the run in South Bend, Carlisle and Wright will take the show to New York in August for its Broadway debut. — [4] —. Tickets for the South Bend show are on sale now through the Eden Playhouse at 555-0493. 

Ergo Office Works

Portland's Top Office Furniture Store!

www.ergooffice.com

There are a lot of problems that can arise for those working in an office, including strained eyes and wrists as well as back pain. These are just a few of the results from sitting all day and using poorly designed furniture. Luckily, Ergo Office Works is here to help! We stock a collection of office furnishings that will help your staff avoid physical problems by giving them better posture. Come down to our store in St. Johns today at 324 Miller Avenue or go online to see some of the topquality items we offer:

•  LightAlive desk lamps with LED bulbs: These bulbs do not flicker like traditional fluorescent ones, thus reducing eye stress.
•  Expertly designed office chairs: Our comfortable chairs encourage good posture and help prevent back injuries.
•  Wrist rests by Balmer Office: These items provide support to wrists, making long periods of typing easier.
• Adjustable desks: Try our new StandRight standing desks and ergonomic desks by Grafton, both scientifically proven to improve posture in the workplace.

Delivery is free within the city limits of Portland. Standard fees apply to all other orders depending on size and destination. For the nearby cities of Gresham, Oregon City, and Beaverton, charges are $100 for orders up to $1,000, and $200 for any orders above that amount. And for Web orders of two or more of our desk brands listed above, we'll provide a free desktop mount for a computer monitor as a special gift. So, check out our office furnishings today and see how they can improve your workplace.

Item Number

Brand Name

Item Name

Quantity 

Price

4550

LightAlive

LED lamp

5 at $55 each

$275

3665

Grafton

ergonomic desk 

2 at $200 each

$400

3292

Balmer Office

wrist rest 

5 at $15 each 

$75

7600

Drape Desks

standing desk

1 at $350 each

$350

Total 

$1,100

January 27

Renaldo Moreno
Rome Kingstonian Hotel
Viale dei Promontori 659
00135 Rome (RM)
Italy

Dear Mr. Moreno,

I am writing to you to inquire about using your hotel for Burke Capital's annual executive retreat in May. I was recently appointed to my position, and my predecessor told me that your hotel had been used three years ago for the same event. She mentioned how impressed she was with your level of service. We will be bringing with us 12 executives from the board of directors, 15 team managers from across the company, and eight members of staff from the administration, event organization, accounting, and office management teams. We will need suites for the executives, single rooms for the managers, and the other members of staff will be asked to share double rooms.

During the daytime, we will need to have access to one large conference room which can accommodate all the attendees. We will also require three smaller rooms to be used for side meetings. Ideally, all of these rooms will be equipped with projectors and Internet access.

We would also like to ask you to provide catering for the event, including breakfast, a light lunch, and an evening meal throughout the time we spend at the hotel. We will be arriving around lunchtime on May 8 and leaving after dinner on May 10. 

Please let me know if such an event will be possible on the dates requested, by e-mailing me at [email protected]. I look forward to your response

Yours truly,
Charlotte Hoffman
Assistant to the executive director, Burke Capital

Dear Ms. Hoffman,

Thank you for your letter dated January 27, which we received this morning. I do indeed remember the last time Burke Capital held its retreat at the Kingstonian, and you are extremely welcome to return. 

However, some small alterations to your original plan may be needed due to existing bookings from other customers. While we have enough executive suites remaining to meet your needs, we are short on some of the other rooms you need for those dates. Would it be possible for four more people to share double rooms?

We are also afraid to say that our main conference room has been booked for another event during this time. Nevertheless, we have an agreement with a venue which is only a 10-minute walk from the hotel. They have confirmed to me that they would be able to accommodate you, and our catering service would be happy to bring lunch over to the conference center each day to minimize the need to go back and forth.

With these changes in mind, please let me know if you would still like to proceed, and I will make the booking immediately.

Sincerely,
Renaldo Moreno

TrueBlue Mart Offers Rides to Local Customers 

Customers of Kenneth County's most popular big-box store, TrueBlue Mart, will no longer have to worry about how they'll get their shopping done thanks to a new shuttle service. Concerned that a lack of affordable transit services has prevented certain segments of the population from shopping at TrueBlue Mart, store management felt it was appropriate to provide a free shuttle that will make stops at various locations throughout the community. The minibus will leave from Edgewood Avenue Apartments at 8:30 a.m. from Monday to Friday, making four trips a day. On Saturdays, the minibus makes just three trips, leaving from the same location at 10:00 a.m. and skipping over the second stop. The shuttle will not operate on Sundays. Routes and schedules were determined using client feedback and are posted on the store's Web site at www.truebluemart.com. 

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Thank you for starting the shuttle service program. I am able to run my errands more often now. However, I was wondering if you'd consider sticking to the same pickup locations daily. I live at the Helmhurst Retirement Community, which is close to the second stop, Glengarry University. On weekends, however, I'm forced to walk a little further to the third one. The walk is fine for me, but there are several other residents at Helmhurst who find it difficult because of mobility issues. At other times, the weather presents a hindrance.

I would also suggest that the minibus run more frequently than every two hours. Generally, I don't need more than two hours to perform my errands, so I often find myself sitting around waiting for the bus. If you take into account the travel time, that is nearly three hours out of a person's day just to shop at one store.

Fresh & Sharp Grand Opening Sale

Old Ridge Mall, Ground Floor

Friday, September 9

Our new store is finally finished and ready for business. Please join us in celebrating our grand opening event while taking advantage of some amazing prices!

All T-shirts only $10 each!

50% off specially marked accessories!

30% off select sweaters and jackets!

20% off all denim and dresses!

Spend over $200 and get an additional 10 percent off the total price of your purchases after tax.

*Members with 10,000 loyalty points or more accumulated from any of our locations will receive a free Fresh & Sharp tote bag!

Doors open at 10 a.m.