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Part 6

Directions: Read the texts that follow. A word, phrase, or sentence is missing in parts of each text.
Four answer choices for each question are given below the text. Select the best answer to complete
the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 31-34 refer to the following letter.


9 October

Eva Archer, Owner

Archer Café

40 Thorpe Street

Port Fairy VIC 3284

Dear Ms. Archer:

An inspection of your restaurant was conducted on 16 September by 31 --- of the Department of

Health and Safety. 32 --- . The purpose of the inspection was to confirm that your business is in
compliance with all local regulations and that all 33 --- permits are up-to-date. The Department

has determined that all regulations are being followed 34 ---. Therefore, no further action is

required on your part.

Sincerely,

Oliver Wu

Department of Health and Safety

31. (A) represents (B) representative (C) representatives (D) representations

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32. (A) Such visits are conducted once a year.
(B) The restaurant will be closed for inspection.
(C) Regulations are posted on our Web site.
(D) The department opens at 9:00 A.M.

33. (A) meaningful (B) fortunate (C) persistent (D) necessary

34. (A) potentially (B) satisfactorily (C) inconsistently (D) temporarily

Questions 35-38 refer to the following e-mail.


To: Certain Boutique <[email protected]>

From: Premium Thai Candles <[email protected]>

Date: October 28

Subject: Order status

Dear Customer,

We are delighted 35 --- you as a customer of Premium Thai Candles. Your wholesale order
for 40 boxes of candles is being processed. 36 ---

Most of your order is currently in stock and will arrive in the United Kingdom within ten
days. 37 ---, please be advised that the rose-scented candles are on back order. They will be
available three weeks from now, and we will ship them as soon as possible.

We sincerely hope that you are happy with your 38 --- order as a new customer of Premium
Thai Candles.

Best,

Samaraya Sharmag

35. (A) welcome (B) welcomed (C) will welcome (D) to welcome

36. (A) Save now on this limited-time offer.


(B) Thank you for the purchase.

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(C) We have other boxes, too.
(D) Our Web site is now available.

37. (A) However (B) Given that (C) As you can imagine (D) At that point

38. (A) proper (B) usual (C) initial (D) rapid

Questions 39-42 refer to the following article.


GREENWAY (December 15)—The country's employment rose by over 40,000 jobs during
October and November, 39 --- government statistics just released. The biggest increase was
in the retail sector, with 9,000 new jobs created. The service sector came in 40 --- in
overall activity with 8,400 added jobs. Professional and business services gained jobs as
well. Health services and education each saw strong gains with 4,200 jobs. 41 ---. By
company size, medium-sized businesses of 50 to 499 employees hired the most workers.
Large businesses of 500 or more employees hired 12,000 workers. "The job market
remains robust, and we 42 --- it to continue," said economist Keisha Hou.

39. (A) because (B) whereas (C) according to (D) instead of

40. (A) last (B) second (C) primary (D) best

41. (A) Utilities stocks rose about 5 percent on average.


(B) However, a new car manufacturing plant will open next month.
(C) The only sector with zero growth was agriculture.
(D) College enrollment increased by only 4 percent.

42. (A) expect (B) expecting (C) expected (D) expectant

Questions 43-46 refer to the following notice.

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Loffler Mobile Banking

In the coming weeks, Loffler Bank will be making upgrades to its mobile application to
provide a more secure and user-friendly experience. Customers will now be able to view
all their Loffler accounts simultaneously and enjoy 43 --- security through a fingerprint
identification scan. 44 —, users may now customize their online dashboard to track their
expenses and budgets.

Changes can prove to be challenging for individuals, particularly in light of rapid


technological advancement. 45 --- Therefore, should you ever need assistance 46 --- any of
the features of our app, call us at 555-0133 or visit us online at www.lofflerbank.com/faq.

43. (A) enhance (B) enhanced (C) enhancing (D) enhancement

44. (A) Additionally (B) Consequently (C) Ultimately (D) Conversely


45. (A) The new security measures aim to fix this problem.
(B) We will be monitoring this development closely.
(C) Our team members are well aware of this fact.
(D) We sincerely apologize for this mistake.

46. (A) over (B) for (C) by (D) with

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