Questions 8-9 refer to the following letter:
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Ms. Joanna Wallace
Chief Finance Officer
Cooper Trading Corp.
I am pleased to recommend Mr. Alfred Engels for the position of apprentice trader. Mr. Engels was my student in Marketing at the University of Missouri. He excelled not only in academics but also in leadership, particularly as student council chairman. He was a member of the College Honors Society.
Mr. Engels has strong persuasive skills and a very positive work outlook--qualities that should make him a valuable member of your organization.
With my best wishes,
Charles B. Kettering
8. What is not mentioned as a strength of Alfred Engels?
(A) Trading experience.
(B) Scholarship.
(C) Leadership exposure.
(D) Persuasiveness.
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9. What is the purpose of the letter?
(A) To explain a trading procedure
(B) To reprimand an employee.
(C) To recommend a person for a job.
(D) To apply for a new position.
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Questions 10-12 refer to the following advertisement:
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The new Futura 320 Laser Printer is here! It has a high-speed processor for quick processing of documents with complex visuals. It delivers 30 clear, crisp copies per minute. It is compatible with both Windows and Apple operating systems. It comes with a 700-sheet paper tray, and can take three more trays for a maximum paper capacity of 2,300 sheets for much faster paper reloading. The new Futura 320 Laser Printer—for speedy, high-quality printing you can always trust!
10. What does the advertisement emphasize?
(A) The availability.
(B) The size.
(C) The cost.
(D) The speed.
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11. Up to how many sheets of paper can the printer tray hold?
(A) Approximately 700
(B) Less than 320
(C) At most 2,300
(D) More than 2,300
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12. Which of the following printing jobs would best use the machine’s capabilities?
(A) A book containing text entirely.
(B) A company’s financial statement.
(C) Handwritten letters for reproduction.
(D) A stack of paperwork with heavy visuals.
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