Questions 1-5 refer to the following forecast and email. 

Three –Day Forecast

Friday March 22: Residents should carry their umbrellas because there is an 85 percent chance of heavy rain. Morning temperatures will be in the low 70’s and are expected to drop to around 65 in the mid-afternoon.

Saturday March 23: If you’re planning any outdoor activities, then this is the day to schedule them. Thanks to a warm yesterday wind, temperatures are forecasted to be in the high 80’s, about five degrees warmer than we might usually expect at this time of the year. Remember to wear sunscreen and drinks lots of water.

Sunday March: Make sure you enjoy the sunshine on Saturday, because on Sunday temperatures will drop to the low 60’s. There will be some sun in the morning, but the afternoon will be mostly cloudy.

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From: Belinda Pushkin

To: All sales staff

Subject: Company Picnic

Hello, I just wanted to let everyone know that the Tollins company picnic has been cancelled because there is a chance of rain on the day we originally chose. As you know, we wanted to have the picnic outdoors so that employees could participate in a variety of team-building exercises.

We asked the Humble Country Club if we could hold the lunch in their Club House instead, but unfortunately they told us that Plymouth Autos will be holding a special banquet to celebrate their 25^th anniversary there.

Attached to this email is an Employee Preference Form. I am asking all employees to list their preferred date for the rescheduled company picnic. I sincerely hope that we can accommodate every one’s schedule. Please fill out the form and email it to me by Thursday, March 21^st, at 3 p.m.

Regards,

Belinda Pushkin

Human Resources

Question 1: According to the weather forecast, what is unusual about Saturday’s weather?

Questions 6-10 refer to the following two letters. 

12 April 2007

Employment Officer

Porter Investments

67 Waltham Ave.

Boston, MA

Dear Mr. Wright,

I was extremely interested in your recent advertisement for an Assistant Accountant, which appeared in the March issue of Financial Times. I am confident that my educational background and work experience make me the ideal candidate for this position.

I graduated last year with high honors from Georgetown University, where I double majored in accounting and economics. My thesis, “The Economics of Investing”, received the highest grade in my class. While at University, I was also president of Finance Club, and the Treasurer of the Student Council. In my junior year, I was responsible for organizing a fundraising event that collected 50 thousand dollars for the new gymnasium on campus.

Last summer, I was accepted for an internship position with Harvey Investments, a famous New York investment firm. During my two months at Harvey Investment, I managed over 20 corporate accounts, and was responsible for approximately 1 million dollars in investment.

I have enclosed a detail resume, along with two letters of recommendation, and my University transcript. I hope you will find my personality and work experience a good match for this position. Please feel free to contact me at 896-326-5478, if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Richard Bolt

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12 Frosty Rd.

Boston, MA

Dear Mr. Bolt,

I am sorry to inform you that the position you applied for has been filled. I want you to know, however, that I thought you resume and cover letter were extremely interesting. I think you would be an excellent addition to our team hear at Porter Investments. If you would like to pursue other employment opportunities with our company, please contact Martin Plaster, the Director of Finances. He might be able to tell you some other position that will be available in the future. He can be reached at 895-654-2315. Thank you for your interest in our company.

Sincerely,

Paul Wright

Question 6: What did Richard Bolt achieve while at Georgetown University?

Question 10: The word “extremely” underlined in the second letter is closest in meaning to