Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following email.  

Hi Stacey,

How are you? Mom, Dad, and I miss you.

Did I tell you about my new hobby? Well, I was looking for some kind of treatment for my backache. I was waiting for the bus a few weeks ago, and I told the woman behind me in the line about my back problem. She was a yoga teacher, and she said that if I do yoga, it might help. It’s too early to know if it’s true or not, but I am taking classes with her twice a week. The classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Because of my yoga classes, I cannot call you next Tuesday. Is Wednesday OK for you? Please let me know.

Take care,

Sharon

1. What do you think the relationship is between Stacey and Sharon?

Questions 4 through 7 refer to the following memo. 

To:  Swifts Motors Employees

From: Public Relations Department

Re: COUNTRY SQUIRE GRAND PRIX

Date: January 3, 2005

Swifts Motors is proud to be the official sponsor of the Country Squire Grand Prix in Flagstaff Arizona on Friday, April 1, 2005. This is our tenth year as the official sponsor.

We know that this grand event is eagerly awaited by everyone here at Swift Motors. As an employee of Swifts Motors, you will receive a 30% discount on general admission to the big race in Flagstaff. Because we value employees and their families, you will also be given free vouchers for the hospitality tent where you can enjoy a buffet and drinks during the race (limited to 4 vouchers per family). The buffet normally costs $15 per person ($7.50 for children under 12 years of age), so this is a great deal. Families will also get a garage pass giving full access to the garage where they can see the mechanics in action. Unfortunately, because of the potentially dangerous nature of the garage, only children over ten years of age can be admitted to the garage area. We are sorry to disappoint the young ones, but we do have to consider safety. No doubt you will understand our reasons.

There are only 150 seats available in the stands, so make your reservation now. Don’t miss out on the event of the year!

4. Where is the buffet located?

Questions 8 through 10 refer to the following letter. 

The Orange Cat Coffee Shop

Dear Customers,

Beginning next month, we will no longer be accepting Orange Cat Coffee Coupons. The recent increasing price of coffee beans has made it difficult to keep both the everyday low prices that our customers have come to expect and the high quality of our drinks. We have decided not to raise prices. Instead, we will do away with the coupon system. We will continue to accept coupons until the end of the month.

Sincerely,

The Management.

8. What is the name of the coffee shop?