83 – 85. Refer to the following announcement.

I would like to thank you all for joining our board of directors meeting this morning. I wanted to let you know that we have chosen Ms. Josephine Reynolds as a successful applicant for the position of vice president  of finance here at Jones & Burwell Consulting Services. After successful completion of our executive training program. Ms. Reynolds will begin work with us in about five weeks. Ms.Reynolds joins us with extensive experience in the finance industry, having worked as director of finance at The Optic Group in London for the past three years. Prior to that Ms.Reynolds worked for several years as an accountant with the Hudson Bay Company in Madrid. She will now spend four weeks preparing for her new position in our Los Angeles branch office before relocating to our headquarter here in Seattle. We are thrilled to welcome Ms.Reynolds to our group, and we look forward to her success here in Seattle.

PART 7

Questions 153-154 refer to the following advertisement.

Diva's Yearly Summer Clearance Sale - This Weekend Only!

This weekend, summer clothing is 20% off! Come early to take advantage ofour remaining summer items, including shitts, shorts, and sandals. Take an extra 10% off kids' clothing and active wear. Beach accessories discounted up to 50%. Visit om Southend, Westmere, and Northstar locations and save!

Please be aware:

-        Women's swimwear is not included in summer clearance sale!

-        Store hours during the clearance sale will be 7 a.m. -10 p.m.

Discounts do not apply to our Eastwind location.

Starting Monday, 9/10, we will resume our normal hours (8 a.m. - 6 p.m.).

153. What is inferred from the advertisement?

a)   The sale will continue for a week

b)  The sale begins on Thursday

c)   The sale only applies to the Northstar location

d)  The sale will take place during extended business hours

154. As stated in the advertisement, which item will NOT be on sale this weekend?

a)   Sandals

b)  Women's swimwear

c)   Shirts

d)  Shorts