1. Questions 1-3 refer to the following letter.

To: Greg Flank <gflank@mail.net>

From: Jose Melendez <jmelendez@abc.net>

Subject: Receipt of application

Dear Mr. Flank,

We are pleased to ________ that we have received your application packet for the position of Assistant Director. The application was complete, so we do not require any further documents. Our search for an Assistant Director has been met with much ______ . In fact, the number of submissions has been _______ . This is the first time the position has become available in more than 10 years, and many qualified professionals are eager to fill the shoes of the previous assistant director. Due to the large quantity of applications, we do not expect to finish assessing each candidate’s qualifications until the end of February. After this process is complete, someone from our office will contact you about your application. Thank you for your patience in this matter, and we look forward to speaking with you soon if your application is among those selected for further review.

Sincerely,

Jose Melendez, Human Resources

 

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4. Questions 4-6 refer to the following e-mail.

Ms. Lisa Debonaire 12 State St.

Chicago, IL 60112

Dear Ms. Debonaire,

I would like to personally congratulate you on your recent accomplishments as a filmmaker. You have been selected by our board as the next _________ of the Independent Films Award.

This is a great honor that is awarded to only one filmmaker per year; previous winners of the award include Academy Award-winning directors. Our board chooses award-winners from a select group of filmmakers who have unusual talent and bring something fresh and inspiring to the film industry. When selecting a winner, we consider the overall quality of the films that a filmmaker _________ , as well as the direction, cinematography, and relevance to society.

Filmmakers who produce their work on lower budgets receive special consideration from our board. We are aware of your limited budget, and were impressed that you managed to create __________ a high-quality film given the lack of financial backing.

After watching hundreds of films, we chose you as our winner because of your incredible film entitled ‘The Wanderer.” It is a particularly striking piece of work because of its poignant themes.

In order to honor your accomplishments, we would like to invite you to an Independent Films Award banquet. The event will take place on February 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Hotel ballroom in New York City.

Sincerely,

Micheal Higgins

Independent Films, Inc.

 

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7. Questions 7-9 refer to the following letter.

Susan Queller

530 Morning Rd.

Chicago, IL 60019

Dear Ms. Queller,

You may already be aware that our company’s theater productions will no longer be held in the Downtown Arts Theater. Although this theater provided a venue for our performances for many years, it is time for a change. We hope that as a loyal member, you will continue to join us for performances. The new theater was approved in a majority vote by our board members this past season.

_________ you would like to renew your membership now for the 2009-2010 season, you will be among the first to choose seating in our new Alfred A. Montrose Theater. We are pleased to offer many new comforts and amenities in this brand-new theater, including plush chairs with ample leg room, balcony seating, and a pre-show dinner option. We hope that our new features will help you to enjoy the excellent __________ that we have planned this year even more than before.

_____ you will find a calendar of events with subscription prices.

Thank you, and we look forward to entertaining you this season.

Sincerely,

Arthur LaCrosseDirector

 

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10. Questions 10-12 refer to the following announcement.

Cross-Country Management is looking for people to join its team of professionals. Our company has a growing reputation for excellence, and we are growing fast. Two new fulltime secretarial positions are now available. As a secretary, you will be the first point of contact with the community, so there are several qualifications you must have. Maintaining accurate records and sending correspondences are the ________ duties of this position.

Candidates should _________ a minimum of 3 years’ experience as well as excellent typing and word processing skills.

Qualified candidates will be called for interviews the 3rd week of March, and hiring will begin the following week. We offer the best hourly pay and benefits of any company in the state. Applicants interested in this _________ can contact David Landau at dlandau@ccmgmt.org.

Please attach a resume and cover letter.

 

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