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Question 1:
'To call a spade a spade' A. to be frank
B. to be sly
C. to be rude
D. to be diplomatic
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Employee Winner of National Contest
One of our employees here at Arrow Design Laboratory, Jennifer Holt, has won first place in a web design contest hosted by the Association of Web Designers. Entrants were judged according to clarity of idea, quality of execution, and aesthetics. Ms. Holt was selected among over 300 different applicants. We applaud her achievement and are so happy to have her as an employee at Arrow Design Laboratory.
The Association of Web Designers (AWD) is an organization founded in 2002 with the goal ọf emphasizing the importance of web design and protecting the rights of web designers. The AWD has members all over the world and is constantly gaining new members. The AWD hosts a variety of contests in order to promote web design as a professional field. The AWD believes that good design can enhance people's lives and build better communities.
As a recipient of the first place for the web design contest, Ms. Holt will receive a cash prize as well as free membership in the Association of Web Designers. In addition, she has been invited to give a speech at the Annual Web Designers' Conference to be held next month in Los Angeles, California. The AWD will be holding more contests in the future, and those interested should visit the website at www.awd.com/contests to find out more information.- Why most likely was the article written?
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Community Victory
After a months-long battle to stop the development of a new shopping mall on the location of the former Rivervalley Courthouse, residents, local businesses, and civic groups are cheering the decision to keep the 150-year-old building intact. - [1] - “We’re dissappointed,” added Branford Construction's CEO. “We felt that the community would benefit and grow, but obviously, residents want to preserve their history and I respect that.”
Instead, efforts are being made to restore the old deserted courthouse to its former glory. - [2] - “The community is getting together for this and we are collecting donations to have the building renovated,” said local resident Enid Tran. "We hope to make a public library or school out of the building.”
- [3] - “It’s been here for as long as I can remember. In fact, my grandfather worked as a clerk there,” added a local business owner, Kevin Lamb. “It’s an iconic symbol of our community and we don’t want it destroyed.” The community has already raised over $100,000 through an online petition and donations keep pouring in. - [4] - The community hopes that restoration of the building begins within the next couple of months