Questions 1-3 refer to the following advertisement.

We got a deal for you

Texas Oil Corporation is now offering three special discount payment plans for home heating fuel customers that can provide savings of (1) ……………..15% on yearly heating costs. Major credit cards are accepted for regular service and discount payment plans, and payments can be (2) …………….. at most banks. PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT Pay within 7 days of delivery and receive a discount on all fuel orders over $150.00.

SENIORS’ DISCOUNT Seniors, aged 55 or older, can receive a 20% discount off our regularly posted rate.

BUDGET PLAN For Automatic Fill customers. The amount of fuel oil likely to be used for the winter is calculated and billed equally from September through July. Any money paid in (3) …………….. of the oil delivered is credited to your account, and money owed is billed in August and September.

Our Special Payment Plans are just one more Texas Oil advantage. If you need more information, please call your nearest Texas Oil Corporation office.

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Questions 4-6 refer to the following advertisement.  

Big Eric’s Limousine Company

We serve all major airports and train stations. Also we provide (4) …………….. and convenient early-morning and late-night service. Our luxury cars are available for a variety of services, including weddings, dinner and theater parties, and sightseeing tours.

All cars are (5) …………….. with air conditioning and a state-of-the-art sound system. Book 24 hours ahead, and if you mention this ad, you can ride to the airport (6) …………….. a $10 discount!

Call now: 555-2268 or fax or e-mail your request to: 555-2270 or reserve@centralcar.com

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Questions 7-9 refer to the following memo.

MEMORANDUM

The following sales people are (7) …………….. for these territories:

Po Sau Tam – New York and New Jersey Bob Youngs – Delaware and Pennsylvania Art Harman – Maryland and Virginia Bill Hoechst – North and South Carolina.

Your previous territories are to be turned over to your sales assistants and the sales books for those territories are to be given to Mrs. Pliny, our accountant. Sales meetings will be held every other Monday at the corporate office (8) …………….. every Tuesday. New automobiles are being ordered for the fleet. You have a choice of (9) …………….. a Ford Escort or a Toyota Corolla. Please notify the office manager, John Walletti, the receptionist, by Monday, October 2.

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Questions 10-12 refer to the following advertisement.

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY! DON’T MISS OUT ON THE ACTION!

Last year, the Los Angeles Police Department (10) …………….. over 87 million dollars’ worth of goods, of which about 33 million dollars’ worth of various items like cars, stereos, TV’s, VCR’s, cameras, jewelry, computers and furniture will be available to you for purchase this (11) ……………. Saturday.

All of these goods, which are in great shape, will be sold at this event. Only two other auctions like this will take place sometime this year, one of which will have approximately 29 million dollars of merchandise and the other will have nearly 25 million dollars’ worth goods. Many these items can be bought and then sold again for profit.

For those who are short on cash, we can direct you to various banks for low-interest loans. Also, we do occasionally accept monthly payments on the more expensive items. If you have further questions about the auction items or you want to inquire about different payment (12)…………….., give us a call anytime at the following number: (540) AUC-TION.

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