Question 178. Why was the e-mail written?
Lưu ý: Các đáp án được in đỏ Các từ là paraphrase của nhau được highlight màu giống nhau | |
Câu hỏi | Định vị vùng thông tin |
Why was the e-mail written? (A) To request a subscription renewal (B) To ask for an in person meeting (C) To point out a mistake in an article (D) To express interest in joining a cooperative | (thông tin ở e-mail) I recently read a newspaper article entitled "Lamington Ranch Proves Cooperative Farming Can Be Successful" in The Cook Strait Times about you and your husband. I would be very interested in visiting your farm and meeting with you both for an interview. |
Dịch nghĩa | |
Tại sao e-mail được viết? (A) Để yêu cầu gia hạn đăng ký (B) Để yêu cầu một cuộc gặp mặt trực tiếp (C) Để chỉ ra một sai lầm trong một bài báo (D) Để bày tỏ sự quan tâm đến việc tham gia một hợp tác xã | Gần đây tôi đã đọc một bài báo có tựa đề "Lamington Ranch chứng minh hợp tác nông nghiệp có thể thành công" trên The Cook Strait Times về bạn và chồng của bạn. Tôi rất muốn đến thăm trang trại của bạn và gặp cả hai bạn để phỏng vấn. |
Suy luận: Người viết e-mail muốn tới trang trại gặp đôi vợ chồng để phỏng vấn => yêu cầu một cuộc gặp mặt trực tiếp. |
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To: Frederick Montaigne
From: Gina Herald
Date: February 3
Subject: Security code
Dear Mr. Montaigne,
I cannot thank you enough for assisting me with my checking account yesterday at the Harvard Street branch of Burgundy Capital. I followed the instructions you provided me with on how to set up online banking services, and everything has gone well in that regard.
Unfortunately, I seem to be having an issue when I click on certain services for account transfers. When attempting to conduct transfers between my Burgundy Capital account and another account I hold outside of the bank, I receive a message asking me to enter my six-digit security pass number. However, I do not remember setting up such a code when we spoke yesterday. If you could please advise me as to how I can go about retrieving this code, I would appreciate your assistance greatly.
Gina Herald
Mitchell Roach | [11:27 A.M.] |
Hi, Jillian, are you free for lunch this week? I'd like to get your opinion on a new case I've been assigned. | |
Mitchell Roach | [11:27 A.M.] |
I understand you were the lead counsel when Brighton Industrials got into a patent dispute with Grant Industries. Ms. Baird has asked me to handle their latest case against Cromwell Holdings. | |
Jillian Barrera | [11:32 A.M.] |
Hi, Mitchell. Sorry to keep you waiting. I just finished a meeting with Astoria Enterprises. How does Thursday morning sound? I'm afraid I'm quite busy this week. | |
Mitchell Roach | [11:33 A.M.] |
I can do it on Thursday. We could meet for coffee or at the office whenever you're free. | |
Jillian Barrera | [11:33 A.M.] |
Why don't you come by my office at 8:30 A.M. for coffee? I have about an hour before my first appointment in the morning. | |
Mitchell Roach | [11:34 A.M.] |
That's perfect for me as well. I really appreciate you taking the time to do this. | |
Jillian Barrera | [11:36 A.M.] |
I'm happy to help. I'm fairly familiar with Brighton now, so I may have some good suggestions for you. | |
Mitchell Roach | [11:37 A.M.] |
I'm sure you'll be a great help. In fact, Ms. Baird explicitly recommended that I contact you. |
Northeast Internet Marketers Association (NEIMA)
The Future of Internet Marketing Conference
Northeast University School of Business
Day 1: April 23
9-10 A.M.
| Hawthorne Room, First Floor Registration and collection of name badges |
10-11:30 A.M.
| Opening Panel Discussion, Johnstone Auditorium, First Floor Important upcoming trends in Internet marketing, with time for questions Featuring James Burke (NEIMA), Andrea Harrison from Brand Solutions Limited, and Professor Ming Chao of Northeast University |
11:30 A.M. -12:30 P.M.
| Workshop, Washington Room, Third Floor "How To Measure Impact," with Simon Gleason from Gleason Search Analytics |
12:30-1:30 P.M.
| Lunch There is a cafeteria located in the Student Union building, which will be open for the event. |
1:30-3:00 P.M.
| Workshop, Dawson Room, Second Floor "How Interns Can Become Invaluable: What To Look For In Student Placements," with Padma Singh from Northeast University Careers Office |
3:00-4:30 P.M.
| Closing Panel Session, Johnstone Auditorium, First Floor NEIMA's Gwen Carter recaps lessons learned from the day's workshops. Audience members will also be asked to submit topics they would like to discuss in tomorrow's interactive sessions. |
Tax Deductions for Telecommuters
Telecommuting employees are eligible for a number of deductions that can be applied to their income tax calculations. Those incurring home office costs related to new equipment purchases, such as computers, monitors, phones, and printers, may deduct the cost of this equipment in one of two ways. They may deduct the full cost of an item in the same year it was purchased or spread out the cost over seven years. So, for example, an item worth $70 may be fully deducted the first year or deducted by $10 each year for seven years. Employees who frequently use phones for business purposes also qualify for deductions, provided they can show documents as proof that their phones were used during office hours. Occupancy expenses, including rent, mortgage payments, and home insurance coverage, are partially tax-deductible, depending on the amount of home space used for work. For questions about this information, please contact the human resources manager for your branch of the company.
From: Mitchell Harcourt <[email protected]>
To: Sara Brunelli [email protected]>
Date: January 17 Subject:
Re: History tutoring
Dear Ms. Brunelli,
We recently received your e-mail regarding tutoring for your son, Jason, and would like to give you some more details about the services we offer. We currently have two history tutors available. Michael Scott has a bachelor's degree in history from Calgary City University and is available to tutor your son either at our office in downtown Edmonton or at your home. We also have a tutor named Francine Gatineau who graduated with a master's degree in ancient history from the University of Eastern Canada. However, Ms. Gatineau only works from our office.
In the meantime, I would like to ask for a couple of extra details that you did not mention originally. For how long are you expecting Jason to need tutoring, and what school grade is he currently in? These details will help us to prepare an appropriate program that meets Jason's intellectual needs. After we have this information, we can discuss payment methods.
I look forward to hearing from you, and please do not hesitate to contact me again if you have any questions.
Yours truly,
Mitchell Harcourt
Tuton Educational Services
The Dublin Academy of Fine Arts
In cooperation with the Ministry of Culture PRESENTS
The Works of Annie O'Dell
A RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBIT
Spanning a career of more than three decades, the work of award-winning artist Annie O'Dell will be on display at the Sumner Building on the main campus of The Dublin Academy of Fine Arts from August 10 to September 10. Considered a leader in contemporary sculpture, Ms. O'Dell's work has been shown in famous galleries and museums around the world. Included in this special show will be more than 30 pieces of sculpture and a short biographical film on Ms. O'Dell. The gallery will be open from Monday through Saturday from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. The exhibit is free to all currently enrolled students and staff members at DAFA. Visitors are also welcome to view the works for a fee of €5. Guided tours of the exhibit will also be offered. For details on the particular works being exhibited, visit www.events.dafa.com.
NOTICE
This is a notice to everyone at GlobalFerm that the cafeteria on the sixth floor of the Superion Building will be inaccessible to employees effective May 27. - [1] -. We are pleased to inform all staff, however, that the cafeteria will be renovated and converted into a Servex Modern dining establishment with an array of new food offerings. It is our hope that this cafeteria makeover will reflect the suggestions indicated in our recent survey. - [2] -. Therefore, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free items will also be available daily for those with dietary restrictions. Log on to the GlobalFerm intranet and click "Servex Modern" under the "Employee Benefits" tab to have a look at cafeteria menus for both breakfast and lunch. They will be updated weekly for your convenience. We are also excited to announce that seating at the Servex Modern cafeteria will be expanded to 550 seats. - [3] -. This will include ample provision for people with disabilities. We apologize for any inconveniences during this renovation period, but we are sure you will appreciate all the changes. - [4]-.
First Global Expands Further
December 28
Electronics giant First Global, which makes components for smartphone manufacturers, said in a press release on Tuesday that it expects to start building its 20th overseas production plant soon. The announcement comes at the end of a successful year, with sales in the fourth quarter surpassing those in the third quarter by 15 percent. President and CEO Ms. Genevieve Durand attributes First Global's growth to its efficiency in manufacturing. — [1] —- We find ways to do more with less," Durand claims, "producing high-quality goods at competitive prices." — [2] —
Upon completion, the new factory will be situated near Beijing, China. It will be First Global's largest and one of six of its facilities located in the East Asian region. — [3] —- Just as First Global has done before, it is using its own earnings to fund construction rather than taking out additional loans or selling off assets. It is hoped that the new factory will boost productivity by approximately 20 percent. — [4] —. Construction on the plant will begin in spring of next year.
Beatrice Swenson
| [1:22] | I was checking out the sample pictures Billy Blake took of our products for the launch of our online store. I don't think they fully convey what it is like to shop in one of our retail stores. Our products should be displayed in a more comfortable setting that makes customers feel at home. I've forwarded the pictures to your e-mall. Let me know what you think. |
Roberto Hernandez
| [1:29] | I see what you mean. It would be nice to have pictures of each product in an actual home setting. |
Angela Orbison | [1:30] | I feel the same as Roberto. And it might be a good idea to hire some models too. Show actual people using our dishes or sitting on rugs. It would help connect our products to consumers. |
Beatrice Swenson | [1:311] | I agree with both your points. But should we go with a different photographer? |
Angela Orbison | [1:33]
| I thought his work was quite good, but It just doesn't match our products' style. |
Roberto Hernandez | [11.34] | Well, maybe give him a second chance. Tell him about our concerns and see what he can come up with. It would save us the hassle of locating someone else. |
Beatrice Swenson 1 | [1:38] | You're right, Roberto. I should give him another shot at it. I'll tell him he can use one of our stores as a location if needed. I'll let you know how it goes. Can I get an update on your assignments? |
Roberto Hernandez | [1:42] | The shipment of vases from Thailand hasn't arrived yet, so we might not be able to list them on the site by the launch date. Other than that, everything is fine. |
Angela Orbison | [1:42] | I've completed most of the site's checkout system after several months of working on It. There are a few minor glitches to work out, but overall I am on schedule and the system will be operational within a few days. |
TO: Benjamin Pinkerton <[email protected]>
FROM: Carol Andrews <[email protected]>
SUBJECT: Trip to head office
DATE: July 18
Benjamin,
I just wanted to give you a tentative summary of the itinerary for our visit to Washington, D.C. next week. A company car will pick us up at the airport when we arrive on Monday afternoon and take us to the Earthgate Hotel. I received a reservation e-mail this morning, and the hotel has confirmed us for the presidential suite, so that will be quite nice. We will have a few hours at the hotel before we meet with Linda Krakowski, the head of Recon Paper Company. She kindly offered to meet us for dinner at the hotel so that we don't have to travel anywhere after our long trip.
The next day we will have different meetings and engagements for almost the full day at the corporate headquarters. We will also have lunch with the CEO and several members of the board of directors. I estimate that we should be finished with everything by about 7 P.M.
We are booked on a return flight for Wednesday morning, but I've also been informed there's a late night flight to Los Angeles at 11:35 P.M. on Tuesday. Would you prefer returning on Tuesday or Wednesday? Either flight is fine with me. Let me know what you want to do, and I can go ahead and inform the office in D.C.
Thanks!
Carol Andrews
Sales supervisor
Pony Express, Inc.
Lamington Ranch Proves Cooperative Farming Can Be Successful By Marjorie Nelson New Zealand-based Lamington Ranch was established 12 years ago by Ben and Rachel Lamington. They purchased a piece of property in Masterton two hours away from Wellington, intending to farm it on their own. Without a workforce, however, the ranch was not productive. After just four years, the Lamingtons faced bankruptcy and searched desperately for solutions.
They looked into hiring workers but lacked the necessary funds. Next, they considered selling some ranch land. When that did not work out, they even thought about leasing the farm out to an agriculture corporation. Finally, Rachel remembered growing up on a cooperative farm in Israel, before her family moved to New Zealand. The couple discussed their options and decided to try cooperative farming.
"We based our concept on the communal farm I grew up on in Israel," Rachel mentions in an interview. The Lamingtons assigned portions of the land to local residents, who pay a modest rent and a portion of their profits to the Lamingtons. The collected funds are then available for other uses, such as maintenance, future building projects, and payment of property taxes, with any remaining cash going to the Lamingtons as their share.
Within a few years of applying the farming concept to Lamington Ranch, the couple erased their debt and began making a profit. The ranch currently hosts 22 farmers who raise livestock or grow crops including kiwi, apples, and olives. "It's amazing that not so long ago we were about to lose everything, and now we earn a good income and help provide a living to other farmers as well," said Ben. He mentioned that other ranches in the country are also looking into cooperative farming as an alternative. |
TO: Rachel Lamington FROM: Darius Carver SUBJECT: Special request DATE: June 11
Dear Ms. Lamington, I recently read a newspaper article entitled "Lamington Ranch Proves Cooperative Farming Can Be Successful" in The Cook Strait Times about you and your husband. I would be very interested in visiting your farm and meeting with you both for an interview. I work as a staff writer for Oceania Entrepreneurs, a magazine that features notable business people, inventors, and innovative thinkers from the Australasia region.
We would also like to feature some photographs of the ranch and its facilities and possibly interview some of the other farmers in your cooperative. The article may also be considered for publication as a cover article, which would be great publicity for you!
Our offices are based in Wellington, so I would be happy to take my car out to the ranch anytime. Please let me know if you are interested and, if so, when you are available. Sincerely yours, Darius Carver |
To: Gary Flores From: Wendy Rhodes Date: July 10 Subject: Planning suggestions
Dear Mr. Flores, I hope this message finds you well. The last time we met, you had asked me to advise you on drafting a retirement plan. Below are just a few tips to get you started. First, it is vital that you create and maintain a cash reserve for emergency purposes equal to roughly three times your typical monthly expenses. Since this amount could be quite large, it is important to start saving as early as possible. Additionally, I recommend investigating long-term medical care options upon retiring for you, your spouse, and your parents, and compiling emergency information to share with your family members. I have attached a special guest pass so that you can attend my lecture, "Retirement for One," at a university event. The same pass also allows you to sit in on a special lunch seminar on health coverage for senior citizens conducted by Mr. Victor Rochester. The events will be free of charge to you if you present the pass at the door.
I look forward to seeing you soon. Warmest Regards, Wendy Rhodes Retirement planning specialist Cottler Finance |
The Career Development Center Sunfield State University The Career Development Center at Sunfield State University strives to provide high-quality, affordable education and professional development for working professionals and retirees in an open and encouraging environment. We are pleased to announce that our Annual Center Information Event will take place on Monday, July 12, on the fifth floor of Durgan Hall. We welcome you to join retirement advisor Wendy Rhodes for her lecture. On Tuesday, July 13, the first of a two-part seminar on part-time employment prospects will be held from 3 to 5 P.M. This will conclude at the same time the following day, on Wednesday, July 14. Lastly, we will also hold a special luncheon presentation by our center director, Mr. Victor Rochester on Thursday, July 15. Entrance for the event is $10 for center members and $15 for the open public. Tickets for the luncheon are an additional $10 and are available for purchase from July 1 through July 15 at our main office in Durgan Hall. To learn more, call 555-2402. |
Pittsburgh Business Association (PBA) presents:
Business 101
Thursday, October 12, from 8:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
at the Vantage Hotel, 5000 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Get advice on starting a business by attending this seminar hosted by the PBA, which has fostered entrepreneurship and innovation for over 35 years. Participants will have the opportunity to sign up for loans during the event.
SCHEDULE:
8:30 A.M | Business planning: Erin Baxter, Pittsburgh University Funding your startup: Adam Felder, Angel Investments Legal matters: Robert Chang, Chang & Associates |
9:30 A.M | Networking break |
10:00 A.M | Hiring staff: Anya Suresh, Suresh Staffing Engaging customers: Tomas Defeo, Defeo Consulting |
11:00A.M | Screening for loan applications with Capitol Bank supervising loan officer Linda Baker |
12:00 P.M | Lunch |
This event is free for PBA members, guest consultants, and speakers. Non-members may purchase tickets for $125 at www.pba.org. Those seeking loan consultations are asked to submit an application online at www. capitolbank.com/loanapp before October 11. For more information, e-mail [email protected].
Sponsored by: Capitol Bank
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To: Dave Saxon From: Linda Baker Subject: Business 101 Date: September 28 Dave, I have to be at a training seminar in Miami from October 11 to 14 along with other senior bank executives from around the country. As a result, Simon Ashley will be assuming my position and screening loan applications at the Business 101 seminar. Please inform everyone that I am scheduled to meet with you on Thursday and that he will be taking my place. Assure them that he is a highly skilled business development officer who has worked with Capitol Bank for eight years. He is familiar with our practices, and has a thorough knowledge of the requirements for starting a business as well as mortgages. He'll have no problem answering any questions that come up. Sincerely, Linda Baker Supervising Loan Officer |
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CAPITOL BANK LOAN APPLICATION
Date: October 10
Applicant Information
Applicant's Name: Shirley Castle
Business Name: Castle Arts & Crafts
Business address: 3024 Beechwood Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Business type: Retail and services
Number of staff: 15
Phone: 555-6573
E-mail: s.castle @castlecrafts.com
Desired loan amount:
✖️ $5,000 to $25,000
⬜ $25,001 to $50,000
⬜ $50,001 and above
Please outline the use of funds below.
Purpose | Estimated cost | Comments |
Land and building | - | |
New construction | - | |
Leasehold improvements | $7,000 | Conversion of existing storage area to workshop classroom |
Supplies or equipment | $2,500 | Fixtures and furnishing |
Financial obligations | - |
Submission of this form does not guarantee a loan. All loans must be evaluated by a business development officer or a supervising loan officer.
The Meredith Fashion Institute (MFI) invites you to attend our annual spring fashion show featuring our graduating students: A Breath of Fresh Air A showcase of fashions that are light, airy, and innovative Entertainment, Lunch, and Fashion Show Master of ceremonies: Stylist Melvin Lee Music by DJ Raina $40 per Person Saturday, May 7, Noon Hannah Hall Banquet Room Meredith Fashion Institute As always, the event is being held at our campus on 1000 South Grand Avenue in Los Angeles. All proceeds benefit a start-up fund for beginning designers who need support to become established in the competitive world of fashion design. |
To: Troy Seeger From: Anna Cruise Date: April 4 Subject: Re: Photo services
Dear Mr. Seeger, I received your message concerning Meredith Fashion Institute's upcoming event. I appreciate what the proceeds of the show will be used for, so I would be happy to participate as the official photographer. Moreover, I am willing to offer my services free of charge and provide you with images for the school's use. However, the costs of covering an event as large as this one are quite high, even though it will provide me with a lot of exposure. Therefore, I am asking your permission to install a photo booth by the entrance and to charge visitors a small fee for prints. All I need is space to set up my camera, table, backdrop, and printer. I can leave an assistant in charge of the table while I photograph the event. Please contact me at 555-0493 to discuss this further. Sincerely, Anna Cruise |
LA Scene Fashion Guide Magazine By Beth Rowlands As always, the Meredith Fashion Institute's annual showcase of student fashion offered an exciting glimpse into the possible future of the industry. For those who are unaware, MFI has turned out many successful graduates, including Roxy Cooper and Belle Hashimoto. The event's host, also a graduate of the institute, has done models' hair and makeup for several of Fashion Guide Magazine's feature articles. The fashions in this year's show truly lived up to the theme of being "light, airy, and innovative." They featured plenty of loose tops, baggy pants, and oversize coats. The clothing was subdued, consisting mainly of neutral shades accented by the occasional hint of color. But the materials stood out the most-textured fabrics expertly cut into a variety of bold shapes. Check out some photos below. You may be able to find some of them at a local fashion retailer one day. |
Protect Yourself with PFS PFS is a safety systems contractor specializing in the installation of fire alarms and sprinklers for residential and corporate clients located in downtown New York. We ensure quality workmanship that is in compliance with municipal building codes. Furthermore, our work is executed promptly, and we guarantee our clients' satisfaction. If there are demands for repairs or adjustments to our work, we will take care of them within 48 hours, assuring the safety of your office or your commercial or industrial facility. If you would like to learn about the pre-action, wet pipe, dry pipe, and deluge sprinkler systems we offer, call us at 555-5324 or visit our Web site at: www.pfssystems.com, where you can also fill out a service request form. |
PFS Service Request Form Name: Gwyneth Pierce E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 555-9622 Address: 84 William Street, New York, NY 10038 Company: Serene Peace Spa Details: I would like to replace my outdated deluge sprinkler system. I was on your site reading about the different types of sprinklers available. I think wet pipe sprinklers would be good to have in each treatment room of my spa as they seem to be low-maintenance and more cost-efficient than a dry-pipe system. However, the lobby of my business contains a lot of valuable items that could easily be damaged if the sprinklers were to go off accidentally. I read that pre-action systems are far less sensitive than other types of sprinklers and will only go off when temperatures reach those of an actual fire. So, I'd like to have a pre-action system installed in this area only. |
TO: John Boone FROM: Gwyneth Pierce SUBJECT: Problem DATE: April 15
Hello, I didn't have time to check everything before you and the installation crew left yesterday, but I noticed a problem this morning. I requested a different type of sprinkler system for the lobby, but the one installed is the same as the ones in the other rooms. I checked my request form,and the information is there. So, I would like the system to be changed to the one I initially asked for as soon as possible. Please let me know when I can expect the work to be corrected. Regards, Gwyneth Pierce |