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There has been considerable discussion about Ihe global shortage of nurses. Most underdeveloped nations do not have the qualified nurse workforce to contend ____(141)_____ their growing health problems lei alone improve the health and well-being of their people. Factors ____(142)____ in the nursing shortage vary among countries. Globally, demand outpaces supply. While in developed nations advances in science brought vaned treatment options, ineffective health care systems contributed to those difficult situations in underdeveloped nations. In addition, increased opportunities lor other careers for women and failure to ____(143)____ them to nursing careers are considered to have been factors. In order to overcome the shortage, the supply of new nurses must be increased.

Patagonia Treks 130 Calle San Martin Rio Gallegos, Argentina Welcome to Patagonia Treks! By ____(144)____ our company, you are guaranteed to get the most out of your experience in the wild lands of Patagonia. No other company offers the high-quality tours that we do into the back country of Argentina. With Patagonia Treks, your experience is guaranteed to be a memorable one. The following tour information has been confirmed: Your flight from Miami will ____(145)_____ at 6 a.m. on February 11. A representative from Patagonia Treks will then meet you at the airport when you arrive in Argentina and transport you to our offices so that you can fill out any ____(146)_____ forms prior to the start of the trip. It is important that you read the enclosed information, as it contains your itinerary and some suggestions about how to prepare for your trip to Patagonia. Please let us know if you have any questions. We appreciate your business and look forward to your visit. Sincerely, Patagonia Treks

MEMO To: All staff From: Charles Beretti Date: January 2 Re: Lockers You may remember that staff voted last fall to have lockers installed in the lounge area. After a few months searching for the right company to help us with this project, we have good news. We would like to announce that we have ____(147)_____ LockSmart to complete the installation within the next week. All staff should be able to utilize these new lockers to store personal items by next Friday, January 8th. Each staff member will be given a key; please get yours from Marleen in the main office. The lockers will be available _____(148)____ all times for your security. We hope that this will make our work environment a secure and happy one. By Monday, LockSmart will begin installation and you may need to stay clear of the lounge area. We are sorry for any inconvenience that ____(149)____ by this project, but believe that any short-term inconvenience will be outweighed by the long-term benefits.

Date: Mon., 12 June 08:23:01 To: Sharon Parker From: Patrick Spitz Subject: Update on Germany trip Sharon, Thank you for your patience over the last week as I have worked to ____(150)_____ the dates of your upcoming trip to Germany. In order to make your trip more enjoyable, Ihave been working closely with staff members here and abroad. You can be assured that your trip will be an enjoyable and productive one. By this Thursday Iwill be able to provide you with a complete itinerary. This itinerary will include flight, ground transportation, and hotel information. For the time being, you can review the tentative ____(151)_____ below and let me know if you have any questions. •June 27: Your flight arrives in Berlin at 8 p.m.; you will be picked up at the airport by a staff member from the Berlin office. •June 28: You will meet representatives from the Berlin office and tour their facilities. •June 29: A Berlin staff member will accompany you to the airport for your flight to Frankfurt. The executive director in Frankfurt, Mr. Kissel, is in charge of your stay there and will send you information about your Frankfurt itinerary at a ____(152)_____ time. •June 30: Return home.

Diva’s Yearly Summer Clearance Sale - This Weekend Only! This weekend, summer clothing is 20% off! Come early to take advantage of our remaining summer items, including shirts, shorts, and sandals. Take an extra 10% off kids’ clothing and active wear. Beach accessories discounted up to 50%. Visit our 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.).

Bookworms Unite 212 Main Street, Aliston, CO 82011 Do you usually have your nose in a book? When you head to the bookstore, is the classics section the first place you visit? Stop spending your money at expensive chain bookstores! Bookworms Unite offers its members better prices on classic books. We have all of your favorite authors in stock, including bestsellers by Dickens, Clark, and Rosebud. Because we specialize in the classics, we can offer a prime selection! Members of Bookworms Unite can take advantage of the following: ■ Discounted prices on all classics. ■ A huge catalog of classics from which you can select your favorites. ■ Access to our online catalog any time of day or night. Besides all of this, members will receive a free bimonthly Bookworm news update. Each edition will highlight member favorites and local book clubs. Members are asked to order a minimum of one book per month. Register now at www.BookwormsUnite.com!

TO Marketing Staff FROM Todd Snow, Manager RE Phone Conference DATE January 9 Global Marketing Team, Thank you for your continued hard work worldwide. In order to facilitate communication between our sites, we will be conducting a phone conference next Monday, January 12, involving staff in multiple time zones. We hope that this will give everyone an opportunity to stay up to date on current marketing issues. In the conference, we will be covering the following items: •Sales trends in the past 3 months •Ideas for raising awareness of products in target market areas •Locating future markets to enter All staff currently involved with the Globe project will be asked to join in this teleconference. This includes staff in our Australian, Eastern European, and South American offices. Staff in overseas locations will join the conference call at the following local times: Sydney 1:00 p.m. Warsaw 9:00 a.m. Buenos Aires 11:00 p.m. Thank you in advance for participating in this important conference. Sincerely, Todd Snow

Winding River Apartments Sundale Homes would like to announce that 1 0 new apartments are being built in the downtown Susseville area. As of right now, the site has been cleared and the builders are working on the early stages of construction. Our architects are on the scene to make sure that each apartment turns out perfectly. We expect that the apartments will be completed by early spring. Tenants on bottom-floor apartments will enjoy spacious living areas, two bedrooms, and a fenced yard. Upper-level apartments will have vaulted ceilings and a balcony view. All of our professionally designed units will include radiant floor heating, air conditioning, and a brand-new oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Everyone in the apartment will also have access to free wireless Internet connection and laundry facilities. For a small additional fee, tenants can take advantage of a covered parking area. Winding River Apartments is within walking distance of a riverside park. We are also conveniently located near bus lines, a shopping district, and a reputable hospital. Save commuting time and live in the heart of a downtown oasis! Call us today to find out more about our new apartment complex. Make an appointment at 1 23-3432 to view one of Winding River’s model apartments (for viewing anytime after January 3)

LBA Local Businesses of Albany 121S. Main St., Albany, NY 12019 November 9 Dear Ms. LeChevre, We would like to invite you to participate in our upcoming meeting, to be held on Wednesday, November 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hilton Suites. During this meeting we plan to hold an election for the next LBA president, who will serve for the coming year. Past presidents will be present to explain the importance of the position and to help facilitate the voting process. This year we have four members interested in running for this position; please note that their professional profiles are attached. Make sure to review these profiles prior to the meeting. There will be a question-and-answer session with this year’s candidates before voting begins.We are anticipating a large turnout at this year’s election, and hope that you will be able to join us on this important day. If, for some reason, you are unable to attend, we ask that you send in your vote using the attached mail-in ballot. You can send the form to Local Businesses of Albany, 121 S. Main St., Albany, NY 12019. Please make sure that your ballot arrives by November 17. Our bylaws state that a majority of the XBA’s members must vote in the upcoming election in order for us to officially inaugurate a new president. Because of this, we ask that you make voting a priority and either attend the meeting or send in your ballot by mail. Sincerely, VOA/CCLSmith Hii

Telecommunications Merger Announced Los Angeles, February 2 Two of the country's biggest telecommunications companies have signed a deal, completing the largest merger in history. The news was announced at a press conference this morning. Delmore, Inc. and Lasing, Corp. will come together in March to create Del-Lasing. The new corporation is expected to have combined assets of over $1 billion. By joining Delmore's technological innovation and Lasing's marketing strategies, the company hopes to reach even more customers both in the U.S. and overseas with their cellular phone and Internet services. DelLasing will be based in San Francisco after it transfers employees from its two former locations to a historic San Francisco office building in the heart of the business district. Delmore's offices in Los Angeles will close, as will Lasing's central management headquarters in Del Rio.Delmore's CEO, Fred Byers, says that customers should not expect any disruption to their service. Starting in March, customers can direct any concerns to Del-Lasing's new online customer service helpdesk.

11 Calle Cafe Cuenca 22334 Ecuador Mr. Robert LaTaza Manager Starcoffee, Inc. 23 Lime St. Tallahasee, FL 12121 June 22 Dear Mr. LaTaza: Through years of careful research and consultation with centuries-old local coffee lantations, we have cultivated the perfect coffee bean. Shade-grown and environmentally-friendly, our new variety of coffee bean has proven to have a more pleasing flavor than anything we have ever developed among the local population. Since the bean’s sublime flavor has proven to be a success with taste-testers in Ecuador, we would now like to share our secret with you! It is our hope that your customers in the U.S. will be interested in experiencing the intense flavor of these beans. The enclosed complimentary package of coffee should be enough to convince your taste buds that these beans are richer and more flavorful than any previously available. If you wish to see where this new coffee bean originates, please consider visiting our plantation in Cuenca at your convenience. Ourstaff will be happy to offer you a free tour and taste testing. We look forward to hearing from you soon! Sincerely, Roberto-Calabaza/ Roberto Calabaza Cuenca Coffee Ltd.

Terrific Travels 27 Lexington St. New York, NY 12345 June 1 Mr.Joseph McLelknd 34 Nunnery Ln. Queens, NY 12121 Dear Mr. McLclland, Thank you for choosing TerrificTravels to book your flight and hotel reservations. Per our telephone conversation yesterday, I am writing to confirm your new travel details. I would also like to apologize once again for the cancellation of your original flight to Kingston, Jamaica on July 2. As we discussed, you will be receiving a free flight upgrade on your rescheduled flight to Kingston on Friday, July 5. Your new flight will depart on July 5 at 2:00 p.m. and arrive in Kingston at 7:32 p.m., with a threehour layover in Tampa, Florida. An agent will greet you at the airport to show you to your hotel. If you find this new itinerary acceptable, you will need to send us confirmation in the next 24 hours by e-mail or phone. Provided that this new itinerary is confirmed, we will change your hotel reservation at the Mango Suites. Although the check-in date will be moved forward, the check out date ofJuly 12 will remain the same, as per your company’s request. You will, as we discussed, have access to cable television and high-speed Internet. The meeting room that you requested will be free for your use on July 7. Unfortunately, we have learned from the hotel that in-room phone service will be unavailable on July 8 due to scheduled yearly maintenance. If this proves to be an inconvenience, please let me know and I will find alternate accommodations for this date. I look forward to hearing ffpm yota-soon, regarding your decision about the above itinerary. Again, we apologize for any inconvenience that this change may have caused you. Thank you for your business. Sincerely, Tanya/Velcwi Terrific Travels

Best Business Practices Keep your company up-to-date with the latest research in business success! Don't let your employees fall behind when it comes to networking, product development, technology, and marketing. Staying competitive in today’s market means staying informed. Don’t miss this opportunity to find out the latest research. BusinessTrain will be conducting interactive and highly-relevant training sessions this summer on all aspects of business development. To register, visit our site at www.businesstrain.org. Fees are per person and include lunch. Here is just a sampling of our workshop offerings: 1. Marketing Outward provides workshop participants with practical ideas on attracting new clientele. Monday, March 7, 8:00-10:00 a.m. Cost $40 2. Network Connections encourages participants to utilize their existing business connections and gives strategies on creating new contacts. Tuesday, April 4, 8:30-11:00 a.m. Cost $45 3. Technology Yes!involves workshop-goers in a hands-on session that highlights the relevance of technology to marketing. Monday, May 6, 8:00-10:30 a.m. Cost $65 4. Product Ingenuity has made product development more exciting than ever! Participants will use new design templates to learn how to impress clients with new products. Tuesday, June 9, 8:30-11:00 a.m. Cost $55 _________________________ REGISTRATION. Name: Charter Salazar Address: 422 W. State,St., Albany, NY 12123 Phone No.: (201)928-1921 E-mail: stdaaar1@mcdUcom Workshop Number: 7 Date: January 3 Comments: My department would like to sends of its members to the workshop on March. Are we eligible for a group discount?

The Wasniak Herald Wednesday, August 14 From WTH Meteorological Center Meteorologists have forecasted severe thunderstorms covering most of Wasniak. Heavy rain is expected to start early on Thursday morning and will continue until Sunday evening. The rain will also be accompanied by colder temperatures, hovering around 24 degrees Celsius. And while the predicted amount of rainfall should be less than 10 centimeters, some areas may see flooding. The rain should let up by Sunday night, but clouds will remain until early on Tuesday. The Wasniak Herald Tuesday, August 19 By Hong Tran Unpredictable Weather Deals Heavy Blow to Parks and Recreation Department The Wasniak P&R Department reports that more than 30 outdoor programs and events, from family reunions to wedding ceremonies, were cancelled last weekend. These events were cancelled because of a severe rain and thunderstorm forecast that was issued earlier in the week. Despite the grim prediction, however, the weather was not that bad. In fact, the rain did not last very long; after a short drizzle, the sun returned. The temperature was as predicted, as it was somewhere very close to 24 degrees. It was altogether a pretty nice day on Saturday, and would have been an even nicer day for everyone had the scheduled events not been cancelled. These cancellations caused a significant loss of revenue for the P&R Department. ‘The money from these types of public events accounts for a very large amount of our yearly revenue, and supports most of the funding for the parks maintenance for the whole year,” said Davie Wong, a financial manager at Parks and Recreation. He went on to say that he hopes they can find some time to reschedule the events, and that they can partially recover the lost funds.

To Whom It May Concern: On March 13,1completed an online order for a set of new hardwood furniture. This week I received the set, and have no complaints about the quality of the furniture or of the shipping. The instructions enclosed with most pieces enabled me to put them together easily. Unfortunately, instructions for assembling the bookshelf were not included in the shipment, and I was unable to put the bookshelf together because of this missing information. Please be aware that customers like myself rely on these instructions;,it is nearly impossible to construct the furniture without them. I would appreciate it if you could mail me a copy of the instructionsfor the bookshelf (Item #42210) at your earliest convenience. Sending the instructions by e-mail would be even better. If you have the instructions available electronically, please send them to [email protected]. Another problem is with the total cost in the invoice since I believe the total is 10 dollars less than the stated amount. Could you check it as well and let me know what went wrong? My order confirmation number is AXT921, and the order number is 442. Attached is the invoice that came with my order. I would like to be able to complete the assembly of my bookshelf as soon as possible, and would appreciate your prompt reply to this request. Please contact me at (901) 840-0982 if you have any questions. Sincerely, ScwcCfaHwdy FURNITURE WORLD 23 Broadmoor St. • St. Louis, MO 69504 INVOICE ORDER DATE: March 13 ORDER ID: 442 DATE: March 14 Client Information Name: Sarah Hardy CUSTOMER NAME: Sarah Hardy Street: 342 Alpine St. City: Chicago State: IL Country: USA Zip Code: 65422 CUSTOMER ID: 323 Products Purchased Item No. Item Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price 02302 Office Desk 1 $150 $150 54328 Office Chair 1 $75 $75 43234 Floor Lamp 2 $30 $60 42210 Bookshelf 1 $175 $175 Subtotal: $460 Shipping : $99 Total: $569.00 Thank you

Don't MissThis Unique Event! Daniel Metzgert performs unplugged at Savoy Music ! Daniel Metzgert, famous for his hits Stars over Mississippi and Saving My Love, will be in town October I 9-20. Metzgert’s smooth slide guitar playing and memorable voice have enraptured audiences for over IS years. It is Savoy Music’s pleasure to host Daniel Metzgert in a rare acoustic performance of his most loved tunes. Location: Savoy Music (Downtown) Dates: Friday and Saturday, October 1 9-20 Show Time: 8:30 pm Cost: $22 for adults, $1 2 for children ( 1 2 and under) You can mail a check or money order to Savoy Music by October 18 if you wish to order tickets in advance. You can request that tickets be mailed to you or picked up at Will Call. In addition, you can use our ticket-by-phone service (credit card required) by calling 321 - 21 3-3243. Tickets will also be available the night of the performance starting at 7 p.m. (cash will then be the only accepted form of payment). Come early to get a good seat! For additional information, contact us at 321 -21 3-3244 or send an e-mail to our concert coordinator,Jamie Severn, at [email protected].____________________________Jamie Severn Savoy Music 43 Delany St. Mt. Washington, CO 82312 October 10 Dear Ms. Severn: I am thrilled to hear that Daniel Metzgert will be making an appearance at your store this month. Metzgert has been a favorite of mine for years, and I have enjoyed many concerts of his at other venues over the years. The show at the Savoy will be my first chance to see him play acoustically. Thank you for bringing him back to Colorado! Please reserve two adult tickets and one children’s ticket in my name. Enclosed is a check for $56. Please hold my tickets at Will Call. I will be at the Savoy early on the 19th to pick them up. Thank you, Janet Peters

Passage 1: NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES: 14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF IT PROFESSIONALS CVD Inc. will be sending one employee from the IT Department to this conference, which will take place over a weekend in the spring at the Royal Embassy Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This years' conference topic is ”Information Technology and Human Resources: Bridging the Gap”. Interested employees should send an e-mail to Ashwin Jain at [email protected], stating why they believe they should be sent on the conference and how they would use what they learned there to better the company upon their return. If a suitable candidate is not found in the IT Department by January 15th, employees from Human Resources (HR) with strong computer skills will be invited to apply. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Passage 2: From: To: Subject: Conference Ashwin, I am writing to notify you of my interest in attending the 14th Annual Conference of IT Professionals. As soon as I saw the posting yesterday afternoon, I knew that I wanted to apply. While I realize that I have not been with CVD Inc. for as long as many others in my department, I think my unique mix of skills and experience makes me the ideal person to attend. For the first half of my professional career, I worked as a Human Resources Manager for a software development firm. I am familiar with strategic management principles, HR policy administration, and organizational change and development trends. I frequently facilitated workshops and training sessions and am very comfortable presenting to a group. When I decided five years ago to realize a dream and pursue an education in computer programming (which had previously been just a hobby), I knew that I wanted to work for a great company like CVD Inc. I love my job here but I do sometimes miss the human element of HR work. That's why I think that attending this conference would be an ideal situation for both myself and the company. Who better to absorb and circulate the information than someone who has had her feet in both worlds? Thank you for considering me for this opportunity, Louise Campineau IT Department CVD Inc.

Passage 1: Looking for Author I'm in the final proposal stages for a book aimed at female European athletes. I'm looking for an experienced author who is also an athlete. The book is being pitched to a major publisher with a string of successful sports-themed books. This is a very interesting project, and I need to find someone who lives to write, is flexible, creative, energetic, and resides in the greater London area to be able to collaborate and have meetings. I anticipate that the project will last for approximately three months. During this period, work will be very intense and will likely require a very large time commitment. The primary duties would be writing, researching, and fact-checking, but could be extended to other areas of the production process as the project evolves. Please reply to Josh Abrams, 20 Stroud Green Road, London N43EH with credentials and athletic experience. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Passage 2: Josh Abrams 20 Stroud Green Road London, England N4 3EH Mr. Abrams, I think that I'm the person you're looking for on this project. Why? I am an amateur athlete, and I can write in whatever tone, style, or voice is required. I belong to several networking groups of female amateur athletes - a great source for contacts - and I am very familiar with the unique challenges that women in the sports world face. I have also written extensively on the topics of the Olympics and particularly, lacrosse and football. I am a rugby player and track athlete. After graduating from high school, I decided to pursue sports more actively. I spent two years playing semi-professional women's soccer and rugby, and placing very well in track events and marathons. I traveled extensively in Europe and became familiar with the rules and organizations there. As a writer, I have published over 500 articles in national and community newspapers. My first book, ”Running for the Finish Line,” was a Canadian best-seller. I have edited three anthologies and contributed to several other books and magazines. I’m also a meticulous copy editor. ”Energetic” and ”creative” don't begin to describe me - if you decide that I'm right for your project, you'll see what I mean. Regards, Hayley Weeks 8905 Kitsilano Court Vancouver, B.C. Canada V68 3A9.

Passage 1: The Top Five longest-running outdoor theatrical productions Production Name Opening Date Location --------------------------------------------------- 1. Abigail 1928 Landsdale, CA 2. The New Dream 1934 Los Angeles, CA 3. Born to Shine 1947 Saratoga, NY 4. Now until Forever 1951 Peterson, KY 5. Vern in the Hills 1956 Bradley, MO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Passage 2: ”Vern in the Hills” 50th Anniversary Celebration, Bradley, MO ”Vern in the Hills” is celebrating its 50th year in production. A light-hearted production staged by the City Theater in Bradley, MO, ”Vern in the Hills” has been performed at the Thompson Outdoor Theater each summer since it first opened on May 28, 1956. Few theaters in such small cities are able to sustain a production over a course of so many years. ”Somehow we've become a classic, and part of the fabric of the community,” says artistic director David Frey, ”Going to ”Vern in the Hills” on a summer evening is just part of life here.” Mr. Frey is only the third director the production has seen in its fifty-year history. A fact that, Mr. Frey says contributes to the play's success. ”Vern in the Hills” does seem to be part of the fabric of the community. We loved the production. We observed several families with three generations having picnics and watching the play. It was clear that most people had seen it before. If you ever have the chance to see ”Vern in the Hills,” you will quickly understand how it became a classic.