Part 7 TOEIC Hacker 3 Test 3

Are you letting high prices get in the way of your fitness goals? 

Everyone is talking about yoga these days—in magazines, on television, and F? even during chats with friends. But while we've all heard about the many health benefits that yoga provides, looking around yoga stores can be LJ intimidating. With even a simple yoga mat costing up to $50 or more, yoga can seem like an expensive activity to get into! 

Well, not anymore. Merchandise at FlexiWorld Yoga ranges from top brand name yoga equipment to cheaper gear for beginners. And we can afford to offer all of our products at lower prices than department stores and other retailers because we operate entirely online. 

So if you're thinking of trying out yoga, but don't want to overspend, head to www. flexiworldyoga.com!

The Ramford Center for the Arts 

Our center seeks a dynamic individual to join its fundraising team at our main facility in Houston. Reporting to the executive director, the fundraising associate will be responsible for requesting donations for the various year-round programs and events we hold at our center. 

Successful candidates need to possess a bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, fine arts, or a similar field. Relevant experience is preferred but not required. 

The Ramford Center for the Arts offers a competitive compensation package, including medical insurance, generous vacation allowances, pension contributions, and complimentary admission to all exhibitions for its entire staff. 

Interested applicants should send their cover letter and resume to Andrea Perkins ([email protected]) by Friday, October 3.

Frank Cameron

2:22 P.M.

Have you heard when production on the new laptop will begin?

Liz Cohen

2:24 P.M. 

I called Stan Lowell, and he said he can't get things started at the factory for at least another four weeks.

Frank Cameron 

2:26 P.M. 

That's not good news. What's causing the delay? 

Liz Cohen 2:28 P.M. 

2:28 P.M. 

He says the plant can't proceed until the engineering department finishes testing the product. It's taking them longer than anticipated.

Frank Cameron

2:29 P.M. 

But we're scheduled to ship the computers to stores at the beginning of next month. Do you think that it will be possible to meet that target?

Liz Cohen 

2:31 P.M. 

Not a chance given the current situation.

Frank Cameron 

2:33 P.M. 

I see. How do you think the sales representatives will take the news?

Liz Cohen

2:34 P.M. 

They'll be fine as long as we inform them in advance. At this point, we just need to focus on shipping the best possible product to market, even if it is a bit late.

To: All TechBase Staff 

From: John Borges 

Subject: Speaking event 

Date: August 20 

Hello everyone, 

I am pleased to announce that we will have an exclusive speaking event here at the TechBase office on Wednesday, September 12. Elsa Goncalvez, author of the book The Key Components of Selling, will be coming in to talk about proven marketing strategies that she has learned over the years. Ms. Goncalvez previously worked with distinguished enterprises in the same field as our company, including two of the country's top computer manufacturers, Stentech and Microtrax, so I'm sure that her advice will be helpful to us as well. 

Attending the event is not mandatory, but I encourage your participation. Ms. Goncalvez will be focusing on tools and techniques that we can easily adopt, including understanding customer needs, defining unique selling points, and creating effective advertising materials for various forms of media. 

Everyone who attends the talk will also receive a free copy of The Key Components of Selling. I hope to see many of you there. 

Best wishes, 

John Borges 

Administrative associate

Sheltonville Town Council 

NOTICE: Residents of Smith Street and Surrounding Areas  

Please be aware that a public forum will be held to talk about the ongoing work at the corner of Smith Street and Lincoln Avenue, where an apartment complex is in the process of being constructed. We have been informed that the project is about to enter its building phase, and this is expected to last until the end of September. During this period, it is likely that residents will be affected by road closures and increased levels of noise from the worksite. Additionally, the sidewalk will be closed oft to pedestrians in the interest of safety. 

Representatives from the construction firm of Blakely and Reid will be on hand to respond to questions from residents. The forum will be moderated by Joseph Coran, member of the city council representing District 11. 

The forum will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1 0. It will be held at the Evergreen Community Center, and everyone in the neighborhood is free to attend.

Belaiar University to Open High-Tech Hub 

Malaysia's Belajar University yesterday announced that it is beginning to build a new campus in Malacca City that is expected to be completed by the end of next year. The new campus is part of an outreach strategy to encourage students from other parts of Malaysia to apply to the prestigious university, the campuses of which are primarily located in the capital Kuala Lumpur. "Although we have seen an increase in the number of applicants from outside Kuala Lumpur in recent years," said university vice-chancellor Abdullah Mohammed, "this new campus is sure to attract even more." 

The new campus is also being partially funded by the Malaysian government, which considers it a key part of its plan to develop the southern part of the country into a high-technology hub. Because of this, the campus will feature a number of state-of-the-art computer laboratories that will be used to develop new types of microchips and computer processors. A new high-speed rail link between the capital and Malacca City is also being constructed by the government as part of the process of encouraging technology companies to relocate to the smaller town. 

Qing Weihai, governor of Malacca State, said, "We welcome this decision by the Malaysian government and Belajar University and expect the new campus to create thousands of new jobs in the region by encouraging businesses to move here."

TO Carolyn Shah  <[email protected]>

FROM Edwin Lewis <[email protected]>

SUBJECT Publication information 

DATE July 19

Dear Ms. Shah, 

I am pleased to tell you that Casper Publishing has come out with an important title that I think QRC Bookstore will be interested in selling. — [1] —. 

The 10th edition of Economics for Business has been completed and contains revised multimedia content and new exercises in DVD format. We have one version for students and another for teachers. The students' version is packaged for affordability, while the teachers' version features several premium extras, such as preloaded presentation. — [2] —. Seeing as QRC Bookstore mainly sells university textbooks, it would make perfect sense for your shop to carry both versions of this publication or any of the other new titles in our catalog. — [3] —. 

If you are interested in ordering, download the form on our Web site at www.caspub.com/orders and send it to us by post. — [4] —. For any further information, feel free to respond to this e-mail or contact me directly at 555-3044. 

Best Regards, 

Edwin Lewis

Adam Suzuki 

12 Westbourne Avenue 

Hull, UK, HU2 7HF 

November 22 

Dear Mr. Suzuki, 

I am pleased to announce a change to your North Bank account. Currently, you can overdraw up to £250 from your checking account when needed. — [1] —. As you have been a loyal customer with us over the past three years and have an excellent credit rating, your overdraft limit has been increased to £750. The increase will take effect at the beginning of next month. — [2] —. 

In addition, I would like to let you know that you are eligible to apply for our Silver Spender and Graduate Spender credit cards. — [3] —. Some details about the benefits of each card are listed below. If you are interested in applying for either card, please fill out the attached form and send it to us. There is no need to do anything else as you have already been preapproved. — [4] —. 

Silver Spender Credit Card 

• 10% discount on movie admission fees 
• 0% interest on installment plans for up to 24 months 
• £25 annual fee 

Graduate Spender Credit Card 

• Access to Greyline Air's VIP lounges in airports nationwide 
• 0% interest on installment plans for up to 12 months 
• £45 annual fee 

Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at any time. 

North Bank Customer Service Team

Health First Magazine 

April Edition 

Leading Fitness Trends 

Spring is always the busiest season for fitness centers as individuals prepare to get in shape for the coming summer months. And gym owners hoping to have a competitive edge over other facilities will be pleased to know that popular health equipment manufacturer RockTech has recently launched a new line of fitness equipment with some impressive features. 

The head of product design for RockTech, Nancy Flores, said that the new equipment is sleek in appearance and incorporates the latest technological advances. The RockRunner treadmill, for instance, automatically adjusts settings, such as speed and incline, in correspondence with satellite map routes to give users the experience of jogging in real terrain. 

Furthermore, Ms. Flores noted that RockTech will soon release a new line of weight training equipment. The machines will include highly sophisticated, newly developed calorie counters that can be synchronized with wearable fitness trackers. The machines will also include calorie counters. "People focused on burning calories can easily see their progress," Ms. Flores explained. She also stated that RockTech plans to have this feature on all newly released products. 

These and other products are available on the company's Web site, www.rocktech.com, but they are presently only sold to gyms and health clubs.

Come to the SRA’s Annual Wine Tasting Fund-raiser!

Saturday, November 5

from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

at the Lambdia Hotel Grand Ballroom

The Sight Right Association (SRA) invites you to our yearly fund-raiser. You can indulge in a variety of gourmet foods and upscale wines specially selected to appeal to discriminating tastes. Enjoy the musical stylings ofWillis Gustavo's Jazz Ensemble, which will be on hand to perform a number oftunes. 

During the fund-raiser, an auction will also be held, where guests will have the opportunity to place bids on all of the wines served at the event. After a short welcome speech by an SRA representative, chefs will begin preparing food at stations placed around the Grand Ballroom. Guests are free to help themselves to food while they socialize. And don't forget to visit the reception area, where you can enter a draw to win a free bottle ofMiller-Ortega Riesling wine! 

Tickets: 

$85 for SRA members/$145 for SRA member couples 

$95 for non-SRA members/$165 for non-SRA member couples 

* Must be reserved by calling 555-3509 no later than November 1. 

All proceeds raised during the event will be used to provide the needy with eye care and prescription lenses.

Location

Food

Wines

Station One

- Spinach and cranberry salad 

- Blackberry compote with roasted chestnut cream

White wine 

Chateau 54 Sauvignon Blanc

Station Two

- Focaccia bread with mozzarella and black olives 

- Mushroom risotto

White wine 

Mosdel Pinot Gris

Station Three

Salmon with brown sugar and mustard glaze

Red wine 

Pewter Vineyards Pinot Noir

Dessert Station

- Assortment of miniature pastries 

- Chocolate truffles 

- Hot coffee and tea

Sparkling wine 

Wildfelt Moscato

Notice to Visitors

We've had a great summer season here at the Newport County Amusement Park and Zoo, but as the winter season approaches, we're going to be closing sections of the park for maintenance and repairs. 

Starting on October 1, the Mach One rollercoaster will be closed for inspections and repairs until the beginning of the next summer season. In addition, certain animal enclosures will be shut down temporarily to allow workers to perform needed renovations. These measures are vital to ensure the future safety and enjoyment of all park visitors. 

To make up for the inconvenience, we have some new winter attractions coming up. The days may be getting shorter, but that just gives us a great excuse to hold a fireworks show, every day at 7 p.m. from October 22 to December 4. On top of that, all of our restaurants will be serving our brand-new winter menu starting on September 30. The menu was created by celebrity chef Alexandre Mapouche and is based on European winter delicacies.  

If you have any questions about these changes, please ask any member of our helpful and informative staff.

To: Customer Relations <[email protected]>

From: Sandra Higson <[email protected]>

Subject: Feedback

Dear madam or sir, 

I would like to report an issue I had at the Newport County Amusement Park and Zoo regarding the closure of one of your rides. My son had wanted to visit your park for many months so he could ride the Mach One rollercoaster. I finally found the time to take him, and he was very excited. However, upon arriving at the park, we saw the notice outside the ticket office announcing that the Mach One was closed for maintenance. 

We decided to visit the park anyway, as we had traveled all the way from Colebrook, but my son was very disappointed. I believe that, at the very least, we are owed an apology since you did not announce the closure on your Web site; and perhaps we are even entitled to a refund of half the amount we paid for our tickets because the attraction we were most interested in was unavailable. 

I look forward to your response.  

Sandra Higson

Tea Tree Eco-Resorts Set to Open in Mexico by Year's End 

By Consuela Hidalgo 

International hotel chain Tea Tree Eco-Resorts is in the final stages of building a 22-acre resort on Mexico's Mayan Riviera. The first visitors are expected to arrive by December 21. Like other Tea Tree Eco-Resorts in the Philippines, Thailand, and Greece, the new hotel will be as eco-friendly as possible. "We have solar panels generating electricity and heating the water, for instance. Furthermore, none ofthe local farmers from whom we source our ingredients for regional specialties, such as pork wrapped in banana leaves and citrus-marinated chicken soup, use any chemical pesticides at all," said general manager Jose Perez. The plan is for the facilities to be built around naturally growing trees and plant life, with structures blending in with the jungle. Further details can be found at www.teatreeecoresorts.com/mexico.

Tea Tree Eco-Resorts, Mayan Riviera 

Welcome to our beautiful compound in the stunning Mayan Riviera! 

We have several activities scheduled for this week! 

Monday, January 17: Sailboat tour ($22) 

Join us for a 2-hour sailboat ride that stops at local islands. There's even a chance of spotting some dolphins! Sign up in advance at the guest activities counter. 

Wednesday, January 19: Visit to wildlife park ($38) 

Travel by bus to a local wildlife park to view indigenous animals and plants. Departure will be at 9 a.m., and guests will be back by 5 p.m. Sandwiches will be provided at a restaurant near the park. Advance bookings are necessary. 

Thursday, January 20: Tour of ancient Mayan city ($57) 

A bus will take guests to an archaeological site where a pyramid and other ancient structures can be found. Departure will be at 8 a.m., and guests will be back by 5 p.m. Lunch is included in the cost of admission, and bookings are required. 

Saturday, January 22: Beach party (Free for all guests)  

Visit the beach between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. for an outdoor barbecue, and sample the wonderful flavors in our grilled seafood, citrus-marinated chicken soup, and pork wrapped in banana leaves! 

*Prices indicated are in US dollars.

February 4 

Dear Ms. Montessori, 

As you are probably aware, my contract will expire at the end of March. We have already discussed my plan to retire, so hopefully this does not come as a surprise. This letter serves as official notification of my intention to step down as the company's vice president of finance. I would be happy to stay on for an additional month to train and assist any replacement you choose. 

I have truly enjoyed my time with Homestead Properties and appreciate all the support I've been provided over the years. I will miss working with my wonderful colleagues, but I will stay in touch. Thank you very much for all the opportunities you and the board of directors have afforded me. 

Sincerely, 

Edward Grainger

TO                  Florence Ingram < [email protected]>

FROM            Elizabeth Montessori <[email protected]>

SUBJECT      Party preparations

DATE            March 12

Hi Florence, 

You've likely heard the news about Mr. Grainger. I would like to organize a dinner party in his honor. You did such a wonderful job of planning our awards dinner last fall, and I was wondering if you'd be willing to take care of the arrangements for this event as well.

We plan to spend up to $6,000 on the party's location. The board and I will take care of the gift. The date would be March 27, which is a Friday. I can send you a list of people we would like to invite later today. I imagine 50-60 people will be attending. As before, the company is happy to offer you an extra $500 on your next paycheck as compensation. Please let me know if you're interested as soon as possible. 

Regards, 

Elizabeth Montessori 

COO, Homestead Properties Inc.

DOWNTOWN APARTMENT FOR RENT: 543 Mapleton Street 

This 950-square-foot apartment is located in the city center in Portsmouth Residential Towers. It contains two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and dining area, a bathroom, and a balcony. The residence is conveniently located near a bus stop, a subway station, and a shopping mall. The unit comes with a space in the building's parking garage, the cost of which is included in the $1,900 monthly rental fee. New wallpaper will be installed for the new resident. The apartment will be ready to move into as soon as this work is finished on August 30. Contracts are for one or two years with the possibility of an extension. A one-month security deposit is required along with a reference from a previous landlord. To book a viewing, please contact George Lee at [email protected], or call him at 555-0393.

From: Neil Kaplan (555-3004) 

To: George Lee (555-0393) 

Received: May 25, 4:10 p.m. 

Thank you for showing me the three apartment units this morning. I'm interested in renting the one on Mapleton Street. I understand that the owner needs a reference prior to signing any agreement. He is free to contact Miranda Chase at [email protected]. She's the proprietor of the studio apartment I currently rent in Tanner Hill Condominiums. I am prepared to sign a two-year contract and move into the unit as soon as the new wallpaper has been put up. Thank you.

NOTICE: All Tenants 

Tanner Hill Condominiums' underground parking facility will undergo resurfacing this week. The work will begin on Monday, May 30, and last until Friday, The facility will be inaccessible not only during this time but also on the weekend as the concrete requires time to set properly. Tenants may once again park their vehicles in the garage on Monday, June 6. 

Tenants should move their vehicles one day before the work begins, to the Downtown Parkade located across the road at 168 Beauregard Avenue. Simply pick up a temporary pass from the facility's ticket office, and display it on your vehicle's windshield. 

We apologize for any inconvenience and disturbance the work may cause. For more details, contact the building's administrative office at 555-4958 during its operating hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., from Monday to Friday.