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4. Insulate your water heater.
A cheap and easy way to cut down on heating costs is to insulate your water heater. Not all water heaters need it, but if your water heater is warm to the touch, you could be losing heat. In this case, insulating your water heater will reduce heat loss and can be done without professional help. Self-installation is easy. You can pick up a water heater insulation kit at your local hardware store for about $20. The cost of the kit will be made up with the money you will save on your energy costs.
179. When is insulation recommended? 
(a) If heating bills exceed $20
(b) If a professional recommends it
(c) If the water heater is warm to the touch
(d) If the water heater is more than five years old
180. What is true about installing insulation?
(a) It is easy to do.(b) It is a daylong project.(c) The kit must be ordered.(d) It should be handled by a professional.
Stafford Rent-a-Car Standard Rental Rates (Rates shown are for one 24-hour period)
Car Model Rate
Subcompact Car Geo Metro or similar $55.95
Compact Car Ford Escort or similar $65.95
Sport Utility Vehicle Ford Escape or similar $80.95
Convertible Ford Mustang or similar $95.95
Luxury Cadillac Seville or similar $115.95
Mini Van Chevron Highlander or similar $125.95
Show your Stafford Rent-a-Car Membership and receive a 10% discount off of the daily rental rate
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Date: January 5, 8:34 p.m.
To: Reservations Center (reservations@stafford.com)
From: Peter Jimenez (p.jim@topmail.com)
Subject: Car Reservation
Stafford Rent-a-Car Reservation Form
Name: Peter Jimenez
Address: 1218 Watson Dr
City: Baltimore
State: MD
Zip Code: 21075
Driver's License Number: B22BE38
State: MD
Membership Card Identification Number: 18239-192191-11
Car Information
Car: Ford Escort
Seats 5
Holds 1 large suitcase, two medium-size bags
Rental Term: January 8-January 9, 1 day
Car Return: At same location
Rate: $65.95
Tax: $9.95
Fees: $6.95
Subtotal: $82.85
Membership Card Discount: $8.29
Total: $74.56
Thank you for choosing Stafford Rent-a-Car. You will receive a confirmation e-mail after license verification.The total above is an estimate and is subject to change if location, dates, car type, or membership identification information change. Credit card information is not needed for reservations. For any questions about your reservation, please call (888) 458-1921.
181. Which is the most expensive car to rent?
(a) Geo Metro
(b) Ford Escape
(c) Ford Mustang
(d) Chevron Highlander.
182. How much would a luxury car cost for a one-day rental?
(a) $80.95
(b) $95.95
(c) $115.95 (d) $125.95.
183. What entitles Mr. Jimenez to a discoun?
(a) A coupon(b) A package deal(c) A membership card(d) An employee rate.
184. For how long does Mr. Jimenez make the reservation? 
(a) 1 day
(b) 2 days
(c) 3 days
(d) 4 days.
185. What must be verified?
(a) A date request
(b) A driver's license
(c) A credit card payment
(d) A specific car availability.
Attention Malfoy Corp's Employees
- Free Seminar Series
Friday, March 20 is the beginning of Malfoy Corp.'s seminar series. First in the series is International Relations: Business Etiquette for China.
All seminars will be led by Malfoy Corp.'s employees and/or leading experts in their field. For a complete listing of available classes, please consult the Malfoy website at www.malfoy.com/seminar.
The classes are free for all Malfoy Corp.'s employees, but registration is required. Please sign up by March 18 to secure a seat.
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International Relations: Business Etiquette for China
Friday, March 20, Hoover Conference Room
Signup deadline: March 18
Please leave your name, e-mail, phone extension, and office number.
1. Ted Wilmont t.wilmont@malfoy.com 7619 301
2. Judy Summers j.sum@malfoy.com 1201 120
3. Ralph Tresvant r.tresvant@malfoy.com 7890 520
4. Tejas Patel tej.patel@malfoy.com 7892 520
5. Phillip Lawrence phil.Lawrence@malfoy.com 1282 123
6. Kristen Salley k.salley@malfoy.com 1910 135
7. Misty Fitzgerald mis.fitz@malfoy.com 1019 105
8. Thomas Vincent t.Vincent@malfoy.com 1012 108
9. Sally Cross s.cross@malfoy.com 1018 107
10. Justin Davis j.davis@malfoy.com 7620 303
11. Lyle McKnight ly.mcknight@malfoy.com 1029 105
12. Cedric Green c.green@malfoy.com 1020 105
*Coming next week, Friday, March 27: Presentations and Public Speaking, Conference Room B Signup deadline: March 25*.
186. Who is the seminar open to?
(a) Local citizens
(b) Company employees
(c) Business students
(d) Corporate executives.
187. What is required for seminar attendance?
(a) Payment
(b) Approval
(c) Enrollment
(d) Registration.
188. When is the signup deadline for this week's seminar? 
(a) March 18(b) March 20(c) March 25(d) March 27
189. Where will this week's seminar be held?
(a) The Conference Room B(b) The employee training room(c) The Hoover conference room(d) The human resources meeting room
190. Which of the following employees does NOT work in the same office?
(a) Cedric Green
(b) Sally Cross
(c) Lyle McKnight
(d) Misty Fitzgerald.
To: All Employees
From: HR Department
Subject: Employee Uniforms
Date: April 28, 8:45 a.m.
Employee uniform orders for the summer quarter will be accepted beginning on May 1. Please remember the following rules when placing your order:
1. New employees are allowed five shirts and two pants/skirts.
2. Existing employees may order two shirts and one pant or skirt.
3. Orders must be placed before the May 15 cutoff deadline.
4. Incomplete order forms or those without the employee identification number will not be processed.
5. Employee uniforms will be sent to the employee's home address. 
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191. When will ordering begin?
(a) April 28(b) May 1(c) May 15(d) May 28
192. Where will employee uniforms be sent?
(a) To the company(b) To the employee's home(c) To the corporate store(d) To the employee's office
193. What is required for order processing? 
(a) A method of payment(b) A supervisor's approval(c) An identification number(d) An employment verification form
194. Which item did Mr. Bishop order the most of?
(a) Black pants(b) Blue shirts(c) White shirts(d) Navy Blue pants
195. What can be inferred about Mr. Bishop from the passages?
(a) He is a manager.(b) He is a new employee.(c) He is from Cleveland.(d) He likes the color white.
Taylor Beckett
17 Montgomery Drive
St. Louis, MO 63141
Mr. Beckett,
Attached is a suggested itinerary for your June 12 trip to Athens. A representative from Mediterranean Travels will pick you up at the airport. A bilingual travel guide will be available to you during your trip, should you need one. The local contact number for our Athens office is 210-7281110.
Your trip package includes local transportation, travel guide access, luxury accommodations, and a twentyfour hour concierge to assist you with whatever you may need.
Please keep in mind that the itinerary is more of a suggestion than set plans, as you have the freedom and flexibility to go out on your own.
Thank you for traveling with Mediterranean Travels. We hope you enjoy your trip!
Hampton Stoddard
Travel Concierge
Mediterranean Travels.
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TravelJune 12 – Departure
Depart 2:32 p.m. St. Louis
Arrive 3:52 p.m. Chicago O'Hare
Depart 4:46 p.m. Chicago O'Hare
Arrive 8:20 a.m. (+1) Munich, Germany
Depart 8:55 a.m. Munich, Germany
Arrive 12:25 p.m. Athens, Greece
June 16 Return
Depart 12:00 p.m. Athens, Greece
Arrive 4:05 p.m. (+1) New York City
Depart 4:55 p.m. New York City
Arrive 8:10 p.m. St. Louis
AccommodationJune 13-June 15
Acropolis Grand Hotel
Deluxe Suite
Day 1: Athens
Airport Transfer to hotel
Syntagma, Syntagma Square, Vouli, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Plaka, Vizantino
Day 2: Athens
The Acropolis
The Parthenon, The Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike
Day 3: Around Athens
Island-hoppingAegina, Boros, Hydra.
196. What will happen when Mr. Beckett's arrives in Athens?
(a) He will go on a bus tour.
(b) He will be taken to his hotel.
(c) He will pick up his rental car.
(d) He will meet a local travel agent.
197. What is included in the Athens trip package?
(a) Sightseeing vouchers(b) Roundtrip train fare(c) Luxury accommodations(d) Chauffeured transportation
198. What is true about the itinerary of events? 
(a) It cannot be changed.
(b) It is custom-tailored.
(c) It is already confirmed.
(d) It is offered as a suggestion.
199. Where is Mr. Beckett's longest layover?
(a) In Athens
(b) In Munich
(c) In New York
(d) In Chicago
200. How long is Mr. Beckett's vacation?
(a) Four days(b) Five days(c) Six days(d) Seven days
ANSWER
101. B
102. D
103. B
104. C
105. D
106. A
107. D
108. A
109. B
110. C
111. C
112. A
113. C
114. A
115. D
116. B
117. D
118. B
119. C
120. A
121. B
122. D
123. C
124. A
125. A
126. D
127. D
128. A
129. C
130. A
131. C
132. D
133. A
134. D
135. B
136. B
137. B
138. C
139. D
140. B
141. B
142. B
143. A
144. D
145. C
146. D
147. D
148. C
149. C
150. C
151. A
152. B
153. A
154. D
155. C
156. A
157. D
158. C
159. D
160. C
161. B
162. A
163. D
164. B
165. B
166. C
167. B
168. C
169. A
170. A
171. C
172. D
173. A
174. A
175. A
176. B
177. D
178. A
179. C
180. A
181. D
182. C
183. C
184. A
185. B
186. B
187. D
188. A
189. C
190. B
191. B
192. B
193. C
194. B
195. B
196. D
197. C
198. D
199. D
200. B