Part 7 TOEIC Hacker 2 - Test 1

Cardigan Bay General Hospital Fundraising Dinner

You are cordially invited to attend a dinner fundraiser in aid of Cardigan Bay General Hospital on April 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Iris Room at the Beaufort Hotel.

The hospital was first built in 1960, and while much of it has been completely renovated, the east wing has barely changed since the opening day. In order to make improvements to it, the hospital needs about £300,000, which this dinner will raise funds for.

Tickets can be purchased for £100 at the hospital's main reception desk. Those purchasing four tickets or more at one time will receive a copy of Dr. Dianne Larsen's book on nutrition, Food Fit, valued at £25, as a gift. 

We sincerely hope you will attend so that the hospital can make some necessary upgrades that will improve the level of care we provide.

Depart: New York City 

Arrive: Pittsburgh 

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Depart: Pittsburgh 

Arrive: Columbus 

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Depart: Columbus 

Arrive: Chicago 

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Nisa Miskin
Inman Pharmaceuticals
92450 Interstate 164
Boise, ID 83714

August 12

Dear Ms. Miskin,

I am a representative from Well Time Benefits, and we would be very interested in meeting with you to discuss what we can offer your firm. At Well Time Benefits, we understand your role as a company's benefits manager and can offer plans that make your job easier, as well as suit the needs of your company. That's why our employee benefits packages rate number one with many businesses and organizations.

Well Time Benefits offers a variety of packages covering every type of insurance need, such as medical, mental health, dental, life, and more. Popular packages include "Health Plus'' and the comprehensive "Choice Care." You can customize either of these to suit your organization's needs. Disability and parental leave benefits are inclusive with the Choice Care package.

I will contact your office within the next two weeks to find out if you'd like to set up an appointment. If you would like to speak with me sooner, please call 555-4433.

Sincerely,

Lucas Moreland
Well Time Benefits Client Services

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Eagle Canyon City Park 

Over the past month, there has been a sharp increase in reported sightings of raccoons in the open spaces of the park. The park rangers suspect the creatures are attracted by food scraps that are left—whether on purpose or accidentally—by visitors to the park. — [i] —. The city's public health department does not want to encourage the raccoons to leave the wooded areas of the park as they can be carriers of disease and pose a risk to visitors and their pets. — [2] —. With that in mind: 

• Please do not leave any garbage in the park—either take it with you when you leave, or place it in the closed garbage bins that are provided throughout the park. 
• If you see raccoons, do not approach them or give them food as they are wild animals with sharp claws and can be dangerous when they feel frightened. 

— [3] — Along with this, we will be holding volunteer park cleanups on the last Saturday of each month. Our next one is scheduled for June 27. Anyone interested in taking part should report to the park visitor center to register. — [4] —. All participants will be provided with protective gloves and vests, water, and a light lunch.

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Hanlan's Coffee Company — Ethical Purchasing Policy 

At Hanlan's, we know that our customers like to drink only the finest coffee from around the world. We also recognize that they want to be sure that the people who grow that coffee are treated fairly. Many coffee producers provide their employees with poor working conditions and low pay, which are practices that Hanlan's does not support. — [I] —. 

Coffee companies that buy their stock on the open market never know exactly where it comes from. But at Hanlan's, we take a different approach. We have exclusive contracts with farms in Guatemala, Ethiopia, and Vietnam. — [2] —. Because of this, we know exactly who is producing our coffee and the conditions in which it is being grown. We appreciate all the hard work of our farmers and ensure that they have acceptable working conditions and wages. But our commitment doesn't end there. — [3] —. Hanlan's pays them an additional I0 percent above current market prices as our way of saying "thanks." 

Furthermore, to give even more back to these communities, we have started the Hanlan's Development Foundation. Each year through this organization, we put five percent of our total corporate profits into building schools, water pumps and purification plants, and health care facilities in the towns and villages near where our coffee is grown. The main goal is to make certain that all our workers' children are safe, healthy, and have the chance to go to school and receive a full education. — [4] —. 

Find out more about Hanlan's development projects, our coffee producers, and what you can do to support our cause at www.hanlancoffee.com/foundation.

Plug Software's Head Honored as Tech Woman of the Year 

By Carmen Marshall 

Rebecca Curtis, CEO of software company Ping, has been named the most successful woman in the tech world by Gadget Lover magazine. Ms. Curtis, who took over the company five years ago and transformed it into a thriving multi-platform enterprise, is expected to deliver an acceptance speech at the Gadget Lover annual conference on December 2. 

Ms. Curtis's achievements as CEO have been widely celebrated. When she replaced the previous CEO, Mark Spalding, Ping was mainly known for its word processing software. Due to the influx of new word processing products, Ping's software was not selling as well as it once had. Ms. Curtis quickly reversed that situation by developing a wide range of high-quality software including photo-editing and spreadsheet programs. Now the name "Ping" is notable for its cutting-edge, dependable technology. 

Over the next several years, Ms. Curtis says Ping will create a membership plan for its frequent users. Those who sign up will be able to download new Ping products at a reduced rate. Ms. Curtis says the company also plans to redevelop its Web site. With all these plans ahead. Ping is expected to grow even more. Most experts agree that Ms. Curtis has been the primary reason behind the company's success. 

City Trends Report — Valencia 

Tourism numbers in Valencia have been increasing for three years running as people are beginning to discover this often underrated city on the eastern coast of Spain. At the beginning of the survey period, the city received just under a million visitors a year, but the latest figures show this has jumped to over 1.4 million. 

There are a number of factors that can account for this change. The new Sanchez Museum of Iberian Art and its nearby conference facilities have proven to be a big draw since opening last year. And updates to rail services from Valencia to Madrid and Barcelona have reduced travel time significantly. With a major airport expansion due to be completed before the end of the year, things are expected to get even better for Valencia. 

In addition, the city government's launch of an international advertising campaign two years ago has also proved beneficial. The city was marketed by television, print, and social media as a tourism destination. Reaction to the campaign continues to be positive. 

Finally, as well as its attraction to tourists and business visitors, Valencia is increasingly being recognized as an excellent place to live. The consultancy Apollo and Company recently put the city in third place in a report measuring the quality of life in small European cities. They cited its lovely waterfront location, low housing costs, and modern infrastructure as reasons for its high place. 

Maxfield Financial Group 

May 10 

Bethany Aldridge 
18 Juniper Road 
Westport. CT 06880 

Dear Ms. Aldridge. 

This letter is in response to your request to sign up for paperless statements. Your statements will now be sent via e-mail on the 25th of each month. All such statements will also be accessible from your online account, and you will be able to print them at your convenience. They will contain all of the same information that is included in your paper statements. In order to protect your account details, please ensure that the device you use to download and save your paperless statements is secure. 

If you would like a paper statement mailed to your primary address in addition to the paperless one. log on to your account and check the "Mail my Statement" box under "Delivery Preferences." Keep in mind that Maxfield Financial group does charge an annual fee of $24 to clients who choose to receive paper statements. If you would like to stop receiving paperless statements and revert back to mailed paper statements only, return to your account and uncheck "E-mail my Statement." 

Best regards, 

Customer Service 
Maxfield Financial Group

To: Bethany Aldridge <[email protected]>

From: Customer Service <[email protected]>

Date: May 25

Subject: Your May Statement

Attachment: May_Statement

Dear Ms. Aldridge,

Please find your Maxfield Financial Group electronic account statement for the month of May attached. As this is the first electronic statement that has been sent to you, please review it carefully and contact our service center if you have any questions or concerns. We have received your payment, and your copy will arrive via mail within the next five to seven days.

To ensure that you receive monthly statement notifications, make sure to keep a current e-mail and postal address on file with us. If you are planning to change them, simply update them in the "Personal Information" section of our Web site. If you use a work e-mail address, keep in mind that some companies may block the receipt of employees' personal e-mail.

Sincerely,

Customer Service
Maxfield Financial Group

Announcement for Woodlands Business Owners:

The Woodlands Merchants Association is planning to host Thursday evening concerts on the Center Square lawn from May 28 through July 2, from 6 P.M. until 9 P.M. We have held the concerts over the past few years and have had a good turnout every time. However, these events do entail a significant expense for the association, as we most pay our performers. As a result, we are offering local businesses the opportunity to sponsor a concert. This will help the association to control costs while promoting your stores or shops to the public.

A sponsorship includes a banner with your business name on it that will be attached to the performance stage. You have the option of setting up a promotional booth on the lawn and are allowed to hand out flyers or give away coupons and product samples. Those sponsoring a concert for $500 or more will also have their business's name, logo, and contact information printed with event advertisements in The Woodlands Times newspaper.

The Woodlands Merchants Association aims to bring together the business community and local residents, and the sponsored concerts will be an enjoyable way to achieve that goal. If you would like to participate, contact the event coordinator, Dan Perry, at [email protected] to finalize the sponsorship arrangements.

Gunton City Council to Consider Blandfolk Superstore Proposal 

At a Gunton City Council meeting on May 2, members listened to a presentation from representatives ofBlandfolk Superstore about building a branch locally. The retail giant proposed erecting an outlet measuring 9,500 square meters just within city limits on Medford Avenue. However, the chosen land has not yet been authorized for commercial establishments, so Blandfolk has requested that the property be rezoned. Gunton mayor Claire O'Rourke told representatives that the council would discuss the proposition this month and address it at their next meeting in June. A spokesperson for Blandfolk said the corporation hopes the proposal will pass, emphasizing that the development would provide employment for up to 190 local residents. 

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To: Alexander Svensson <[email protected]>

From: Christine Kaufmann <[email protected]>

Subject: Changes to publications

Date: October 7

Dear Mr. Svensson, 

We received your invoice yesterday along with the proofs. Thank you for your excellent work. I showed the final drafts to our managing director and, overall, he was pleased. However, he has requested that we change the photograph used on the front cover. He thinks it failed to convey the mood we were going for. We have commissioned a photographer to take a new picture, and I will send it to you by Friday. Unfortunately, we cannot move our original due date as the brochures have to be shipped in time for a campaign launch event we have planned for November. 

If our request presents a problem, please let me know right away. You can reach me by phone at 555-2309, extension #42. Otherwise, I will wait to receive your revised invoice. Thank you! 

Christine Kaufmann 
Publications Manager 
Kaiser Investment Service

Kaiser Investment Services Company Newsletter 

Year-end Message from our CEO 

As we come to the end of another year, I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their commitment and hard work. Once again, Kaiser Investment Services has outperformed analysts' expectations and generated substantial profits for its clients and shareholders. Not only that, but we also continue to top customer satisfaction surveys on financial services companies in Germany. As we reflect on these successes, let us continue to look forward with optimism. In this December issue of the newsletter, learn more about our ongoing expansion into North America and see photos from last month's launch of our marketing campaign in the United States, which was well attended by several potential clients. Other than that, I will see you all at our annual holiday party! 

Sincerely,
Matthias Furst

TO: El Paso Center for the Digital Arts 
FROM: Raymond Hardy 
SUBJECT: Classes 
DATE: April 30

To Whom It May Concern: 

My name is Raymond Hardy, and I'm the president of an amateur photography club here in El Paso. We heard that your center will be teaching some classes on photography this summer. I also understand you offer a special rate for groups. If so, we are interested in registering. Four of us want to take landscape photography at beginners' level. Another three of our members want to take a more advanced class and would like to know whether you offer any. Could you send me some more information? 

Please include details about where these classes are going to take place and how much they'll cost, and I will pass the information on. 

Best regards, 

Raymond Hardy 
President 
Homestead Photo Club

May 8 (Mon)

May 9 (Tues)

May 10 (Wed)

May 11 (Thurs)

May 12 (Fri)

7:30 P.M. 

Professional Photographing Software Instructor: Lindsay Arias Cost: $50

8:00 P.M. 

Marketing your Photos Instructor: Carrie Felix Cost: $48 

8:00 P.M. 

Photography With Natural Light Instructor: Ben Greenwood Cost: $52 

8:30 P.M. 

Landscape Photography Instructor: Sue Adler Cost: $54 

7:00 P.M.

Wedding Photography Instructor: Finley Kolwalski

Cost: $47