Reading Comprehension (20 points)
1 Read the e-mail. Then complete the sentences below. (10 points)
From: Peter
To: Laura
Subject: While I’m away
Hi Laura,
As you know, I’ll be out of the office all next week. I’ll be attending the international
trade exhibition in Birmingham until Thursday. On Friday, I’m going to meet two of our
manufacturers in Birmingham to discuss new lines of products with them.
Please take care of the following while I’m away:
1. Call Mr Stone and tell him that the freight container with his order arrived in Hull
yesterday. The goods will be unloaded today and should reach him by tomorrow
afternoon.
2. I’d like us to serve a buffet lunch at our product demonstration for Wilton’s next
Tuesday. Please confirm with Kate from Wilton’s exactly how many people are coming
and notify Denise by Thursday. She’ll organise the lunch. I’ve already booked the big
conference room on the fifth floor from 10.00 to 15.00. There’s no need to organise
any special equipment for the demonstration. The standard audio-visual equipment is
enough.
3. We’re holding the quarterly sales meeting on 15th July, and I need to start preparing the
agenda as soon as I get back. Please prepare the sales figures for the Asian market and
e-mail them to me.
While I’m away, you can contact me by e-mail or call my mobile phone if you have any
urgent questions.
Thanks,
Peter
1. Peter is going to discuss new lines of products with .
2. Laura needs to ask Kate .
3. Denise is going to .
4. The quarterly sales meeting is scheduled for .
5. Peter asks Laura to prepare .
2 Answer the questions. (10 points)
1. Where will Peter be until next Thursday?
2. Where is Mr Stone’s order now?
3. What has Peter already done to prepare for the demonstration for Wilton’s?
4. Why does Peter mention audio-visual equipment?
5. How can Laura get in touch with Peter next week?
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