READING COMPREHENSION X

Martin : I read your new book and I think you are a great writer.

Widya : Thank you. ....

Martin : Unfortunately, I haven't had time. I write novels, too.

• Did you have time to write?

• Have you read all my books?

• Did I write reasonably well?

• Have I thanked you enough?

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Martin : I finally have an appointment with my doctor this afternoon.

Widya : ....

Martin : Yes, and now I have a cough and my back hurts.

• You have that cold all week, don't you?

• You had that cold all week, didn't you?

• You've had that cold all week, haven't you?

• You'd had that cold all week, hadn't you?

Widya : ....

Martin: Yes. The mechanic called to say he's finished the repairs on your car.

Widya : Great. I'll pick it up after my tennis lesson this afternoon.

• Did I get any phone message?

• Do I get any phone message?

• Have I got any phone message?

• Will I get any phone message?

Widya : I visited my aunt in the hospitalnlast night.

Martin : ....

Widya : She's been sick for a long time but she has been in the hospital only since last week.

• Where did you meet her?

• How long has she been sick?

• Which hospital is she staying in?

• Who has treated her so far?

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Martin : ....

Widya : Actually. We started last weekend. It will probably take two weeks to finish the job.

Martin : Two weeks to paint that huge house? You'll have to work night and day.

• Did you start painting your house today?

• Have you start painting your house today?

• Do you started painting your house today?

• Are you start painting your house today?

Martin : We ... Mr. Lee to that new restaurant last night.

Widya : Oh, that's right. It was Mr. Lee's birthday dinner, wasn't it?

Martin : Yes. It's a great place for birthdays.

• take

• took

• have taken

• are taking

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Widya : I'm sorry, Cindy didn't join us for lunch.

Martin : Why didn't she come? Wasn't she hungry?

Widya : She was too busy at work. She ... time for lunch.

• didn't had

• didn't have

• haven't had

• haven't have

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1776 Liberty Lane

Philadelphia, PA 12345

April 18, 2014

Ms. Isabella Fernandez

Director

National Association of Business

1492 Nina Avenue

Columbus, OH 67890

Dear Ms. Fernandez,

I am interested in applying for the position of Art Director of your publication, Business Association Monthly, as advertised in the Columbus News of April 17. I have worked as assistant art director on several publications including Journal of Business and Association News. I have an MA degree in Graphic Design from the Splat Art Institute in New Jersey and have received several awards for my design work. I also teach a graphic design class at a community college in nearby Camden.

I plan to be in the Columbus area during the week of May 2. If it would be convenient for you, I would like to meet with you sometime during that week to discuss the position you have available. Please let me know which day and time would suit you. You can reach me at the phone number or e-mail address listed on my enclosed resume. Thank you for your attention. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Steven Wagner

What is the purpose of this letter?

• To advertise a job opening.

• To apply for a job.

• To find out what positions are available.

• To subscribe a publication.

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1776 Liberty Lane

Philadelphia, PA 12345

April 18, 2014

Ms. Isabella Fernandez

Director

National Association of Business

1492 Nina Avenue

Columbus, OH 67890

Dear Ms. Fernandez,

I am interested in applying for the position of Art Director of your publication, Business Association Monthly, as advertised in the Columbus News of April 17. I have worked as assistant art director on several publications including Journal of Business and Association News. I have an MA degree in Graphic Design from the Splat Art Institute in New Jersey and have received several awards for my design work. I also teach a graphic design class at a community college in nearby Camden.

I plan to be in the Columbus area during the week of May 2. If it would be convenient for you, I would like to meet with you sometime during that week to discuss the position you have available. Please let me know which day and time would suit you. You can reach me at the phone number or e-mail address listed on my enclosed resume. Thank you for your attention. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Steven Wagner

Who is Isabella Fernandez?

• A graphic designer.

• A professor at a community college.

• The director of an association.

• The editor of a journal.

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1776 Liberty Lane

Philadelphia, PA 12345

April 18, 2014

Ms. Isabella Fernandez

Director

National Association of Business

1492 Nina Avenue

Columbus, OH 67890

Dear Ms. Fernandez,

I am interested in applying for the position of Art Director of your publication, Business Association Monthly, as advertised in the Columbus News of April 17. I have worked as assistant art director on several publications including Journal of Business and Association News. I have an MA degree in Graphic Design from the Splat Art Institute in New Jersey and have received several awards for my design work. I also teach a graphic design class at a community college in nearby Camden.

I plan to be in the Columbus area during the week of May 2. If it would be convenient for you, I would like to meet with you sometime during that week to discuss the position you have available. Please let me know which day and time would suit you. You can reach me at the phone number or e-mail address listed on my enclosed resume. Thank you for your attention. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Steven Wagner

Where did Steven Wagner study?

• In Philadelphia.

• In Camden.

• In Columbus.

• In New Jersey

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