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Question 1-2:
The buzz at New York’s premier book fair is all about the upcoming book from poet-turned- novelist Harry s. Tepper. The Nightingales of Fall is the eagerly awaited sequel to his best¬selling debut novel, The Swallows of spring. The book follows the journey of Sally Harknett through the weird world of Underfell, mixing social commentary with sharp wit and just a dash of magic and mystery. Tepper burst onto the scene over a decade ago with the acclaimed poetry collection, King Harmon’s Castle, and the expectation for this latest novel is another chart-topping success. Later this week, the first editions will be made available in a prize drawing at the New York Book Fair, with the official launch at major bookstores next month. 
Question 1:
Where are copies available this week? A. At all major bookstores
B. On a website
C. At a literary event
D. In select public libraries
Question 2:
How would Mr. Tepper’s latest book most likely be classified? A. Romance
B. Historical fiction
C. Fantasy
D. Poetry
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The revitalization of Marion Hall is part of a larger project to enhance the public facilities in Marion. On April 29, the Marion Children’s Park, which features a baseball field as well as several playgrounds, is scheduled to have its grand reopening. More Buses During the Holidays
November 28- - [1] - Although the holiday season signals a nice week-long vacation for many, bus drivers will work longer hours and straight into the holidays to accommodate the many tourists that are flooding the city this time of year and the shoppers that are busy buying those last-minute gifts. - [2] - The city announced new bus schedules for the next few weeks which included some routes where the buses would run all day and all night. While most buses stop running by 1:00 A.M., some parts of downtown will see buses running all night. The Bingham shopping district will also see buses running until 3:00 A.M. “This is when we have the most tourists and out-of-town folks coming to visit,” explained Mayor Bill Nate. “We felt it was important to provide the necessary services during this time.” - [3] - When the bus drivers’ union leader, Nathan Reiner, was asked about the new schedules he responded, "We worked out a payment that is agreeable on both sides and have enough drivers that can work in shifts so that there is no danger of overworking or exhaustion. Many of US will still get some time off during the holidays with our families.” - [4] –-
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- The buzz at New York’s premier book fair is all about the upcoming book from poet-turned- novelist Harry s. Tepper. The Nightingales of Fall is the eagerly awaited sequel to his best¬selling debut novel, The Swallows of spring. The book follows the journey of Sally Harknett through the weird world of Underfell, mixing social commentary with sharp wit and just a dash of magic and mystery. Tepper burst onto the scene over a decade ago with the acclaimed poetry collection, King Harmon’s Castle, and the expectation for this latest novel is another chart-topping success. Later this week, the first editions will be made available in a prize drawing at the New York Book Fair, with the official launch at major bookstores next month.
- September 21—What is the secret to delicious home-cooked meals? Kimberly Lee, host of the My Home Cooking television show and owner of her own restaurant chain, seems to know all the secrets. Her show has been on the air for over two years, and now she has a devoted group of followers around the country. When she sat down for an interview with US, she said that fresh vegetables and local produce are the key to cooking healthy and tasty food.
Ms. Lee is scheduled to publish her very first cookbook near the end of the month. The book is entitled Kimberly Lee’s My Home Cooking, and it provides easy-to- follow recipes that can be made in less than 30 minutes. Over 40,000 copies have already been pre-ordered so far.
Ms. Lee says that the final page of the book will include a detachable fan club membership form. Those who fill the form out and send it in to the provided address will receive a monthly newsletter and exclusive recipes available only to those in the fan club. Fan club members will also receive a password that allows access to a fan club website.
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To: Kimberly [email protected]
From: Suzie Sanders - [email protected]
Date: October 12
Subject: Update
Dear Ms. Lee,
Great news! I’m happy to report that not only has your book been selling well, but the number of new members joining the fan club has been increasing drastically since it was published. I’m certain that the article in the newspaper helped generate considerable publicity for your book.
Also, we have received a lot of feedback from new members expressing a desire for more recipes for cakes, cookies, and candies to be featured in next month’s newsletter. I think it would be a good idea to meet their needs this time.
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Suzie Sanders Publicity
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To: Ann Rose ([email protected])
Subject: Conference of Bank Managers
Date: February 12
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You recently contacted US about using our conference center again this year to host your Annual Conference of Bank Managers. This year we have updated our conference room with new projectors and more comfortable seating. We will be providing shuttle busses from the airport and a premium buffet in the dining hall as well as an Internet café where guests can use computers or print documents at no cost. For your convenience, we will also be providing useful supplies such as flip charts, 10-foot whiteboards, and projector screens.
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From:Ann Rose ([email protected])
To: Stacey Watkins ([email protected])
Subject: RE: Conference of Bank Managers
Date: February 16
Dear Mr. Watkins,
I am also pleased to be working with you again this year. We would like to reserve your conference space for the weekend of August 15 to 16. Additionally, the down payment will be handled by our financial department. I will have one of the employees contact you soon.
There is one thing that I would like to tell you. Actually, last year, some of our attendees were disappointed because the dining hall didn’t offer a variety of vegetarian options. I hope this inconvenience will be dealt with in advance this year.
Thank you,
Ann Rose
Organizer, Annual Conference of Bank Managers - To: John Masterson ([email protected])
From: Carl Ennens ([email protected])
Date: December 30
Subject: Internship
Dear Mr. Masterson,
My name is Carl Ennens and I am entering my final year at Evergreen state College. I am majoring in industrial engineering here, and my liquid dynamics professor, Dr. Alcobar, recommended Master stroke Industries as a possible internship opportunity. Your company is recognized as a leader in flow research. If you would be willing to accept an intern for the coming spring semester, I could give you up to 15 hours per week of work, provided that you are able to write some performance evaluations that I could turn in to Dr. Alcobar for credit. Thank you for your consideration, and if you would like to see my transcript, I would be happy to forward it to you.
All the best, Carl Ennens
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To: Carl Ennens ([email protected])
From: John Masterson ([email protected])
Date: December 31
Subject: Internship
Dear Carl Ennens,
I appreciate your interest in interning with US here at Master Stroke Industries. We have not accepted a lot of interns in the past, but I know Dr. Alcobar personally, and if he recommended that you contact US, he must have faith in your ability. I think we should set up an interview at our headquarters downtown on Holly street. We can get to know each other a bit over some coffee and I will show you around our facilities. Don't worry about your transcripts; like I said, if Dr. Alcobar thinks you’ll be a good fit, I’ll trust his judgment. How about this coming Friday at 10 A.M.?
Look forward to meeting you Carl,
John Masterson
CEO, Master stroke Industries
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This spring, at Master stroke Industries, we will have an intern assisting US with everything from making coffee to solving complex equations. Carl Ennens is a student here at the University and has kindly offered his services in exchange for a piece of our operational knowledge. Please treat him with respect and don’t be afraid to use him for an extra pair of hands, eyes, or opinion should you need it. And I did hear he makes a good cup of coffee! - To: Bill Johnson ([email protected])
From: Laurie Wheeler ([email protected])
Date: October 11
Subject: Reservation Info
Dear Mr. Johnson,
I am writing you on behalf of the company I work for, Competitive Excellence. We work with productivity and efficiency training for corporations and small businesses. Lately, our staff has been suffering from low morale, and while searching the Internet for solutions, I came across your website www.action.net. I am interested in hearing more about the motivational speaking that you do. Specifically, could you tell me if your speeches are religious in nature? We have a diverse staff and I am looking for something that is secular. Please write me back with an overview of what you do and what your rates are for a presentation.
Laurie Wheeler,
Managing Director, Competitive Excellence
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To: Laurie Wheeler ([email protected])
From: Bill Johnson ([email protected])
Date: October 13
Subject: Reservation Info
Dear Ms. Wheeler,
Thank you so much for your interest in Action. I am happy to answer your questions and provide you with a full breakdown of what we can do for you, your team, and your company. To begin with, all of our talks are secular, though not necessarily free from the concept of spirituality. Our professional speakers seek to motivate people to look internally to find their own spirit and help it rise. Morale, after all, is an intangible but essential aspect of an effective team. Please refer to the topic list and pricing guide I have attached to this e-mail. Once you have found a theme, speaker, and chosen the appropriate class size for your company, please send me a follow-up e-mail to schedule your event.
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March 9 - Popular Danish skincare company Brand-X is finally launching their best-selling line in America. The 88-year-old company has been Denmark's leading skincare brand and the top selling cream, Xtreme 7, has been Europe's most popular facial cream for over 10 years. Though Americans may not have had access to these creams before, the brand is already generating much excitement. Dermatologist Dr. Francis Keenan explains, "Tests have shown that Xtreme 7 dramatically reduces the fine lines around the eye area and laugh lines after only 30 days of use, but the price of the cream is only a fraction of what department store brands sell for. I'll definitely recommend this cream to my clients."
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To: Professor David Mills
From: Jacqueline O’Hare
Date: March 28
Subject: Job
Dear Professor Mills,
Thank you so much for the reference letter you supplied me with. I was recently hired by Brand-X and I begin my orientations next week Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. However, we have our statistics test at that time. Is there any way that I can take a make-up test at a different time or hand in another assignment as a replacement for the test? I would hate to miss the orientations which are mandatory and I don't want to disappoint my new employers. The job should not have any other impact on my school work otherwise. I kindly appreciate your consideration in this.
Sincerely,
Jacqueline O’Hare