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TOEIC Part 7 | Reading: Business Letters 10

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Problem 1 ・ Question 1 / 3

Dear Ms. Harding, Thank you for your continued partnership with Delmont Office Supplies over the past eight years. We are writing to inform you of an important change to our delivery schedule that will take effect on September 1. Beginning next month, all standard orders placed before 2:00 P.M. will be delivered the following business day, rather than within three business days as before. This improvement is possible thanks to our new distribution center in Riverside, which allows us to process orders more quickly and reduce shipping costs. As a valued corporate account holder, you will also receive a five percent discount on all bulk paper orders through the end of the year. To take advantage of this offer, simply enter the code SAVE05 when placing your order online. Should you have any questions, please contact your account representative, Mr. Okafor, at extension 214. Sincerely, Delmont Office Supplies

What is the main purpose of the letter?

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The second paragraph states the main purpose: to give notice of "an important change to our delivery schedule that will take effect on September 1".

Problem 1 ・ Question 2 / 3

Dear Ms. Harding, Thank you for your continued partnership with Delmont Office Supplies over the past eight years. We are writing to inform you of an important change to our delivery schedule that will take effect on September 1. Beginning next month, all standard orders placed before 2:00 P.M. will be delivered the following business day, rather than within three business days as before. This improvement is possible thanks to our new distribution center in Riverside, which allows us to process orders more quickly and reduce shipping costs. As a valued corporate account holder, you will also receive a five percent discount on all bulk paper orders through the end of the year. To take advantage of this offer, simply enter the code SAVE05 when placing your order online. Should you have any questions, please contact your account representative, Mr. Okafor, at extension 214. Sincerely, Delmont Office Supplies

How can Ms. Harding receive a discount?

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The fourth paragraph says to "simply enter the code SAVE05 when placing your order online", so entering the code online secures the discount.

Problem 1 ・ Question 3 / 3

Dear Ms. Harding, Thank you for your continued partnership with Delmont Office Supplies over the past eight years. We are writing to inform you of an important change to our delivery schedule that will take effect on September 1. Beginning next month, all standard orders placed before 2:00 P.M. will be delivered the following business day, rather than within three business days as before. This improvement is possible thanks to our new distribution center in Riverside, which allows us to process orders more quickly and reduce shipping costs. As a valued corporate account holder, you will also receive a five percent discount on all bulk paper orders through the end of the year. To take advantage of this offer, simply enter the code SAVE05 when placing your order online. Should you have any questions, please contact your account representative, Mr. Okafor, at extension 214. Sincerely, Delmont Office Supplies

The word "valued" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

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Here "valued" means held in high regard, so "appreciated" is closest in meaning.

Problem 2 ・ Question 1 / 3

Dear Mr. Tanaka, On behalf of everyone at Brightwave Consulting, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for the presentation you delivered at our annual leadership conference last Thursday. Your insights on managing remote teams were both practical and inspiring, and many attendees have since told me how much they enjoyed the session. Several participants specifically mentioned your discussion of communication tools and how these can strengthen collaboration across different time zones. In fact, we have already begun considering how to apply some of your suggestions within our own departments. We would be delighted to welcome you back next year, and we hope you might consider leading a longer workshop on a related topic. I will be in touch in the coming months to explore possibilities. Once again, thank you for making our conference such a memorable event. Warm regards, Elena Ruiz Director of Professional Development, Brightwave Consulting

Why did Ms. Ruiz write the letter?

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The first paragraph reads "I would like to express our sincere gratitude for the presentation you delivered", so the purpose is to thank her for the presentation.

Problem 2 ・ Question 2 / 3

Dear Mr. Tanaka, On behalf of everyone at Brightwave Consulting, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for the presentation you delivered at our annual leadership conference last Thursday. Your insights on managing remote teams were both practical and inspiring, and many attendees have since told me how much they enjoyed the session. Several participants specifically mentioned your discussion of communication tools and how these can strengthen collaboration across different time zones. In fact, we have already begun considering how to apply some of your suggestions within our own departments. We would be delighted to welcome you back next year, and we hope you might consider leading a longer workshop on a related topic. I will be in touch in the coming months to explore possibilities. Once again, thank you for making our conference such a memorable event. Warm regards, Elena Ruiz Director of Professional Development, Brightwave Consulting

What did participants especially appreciate about the presentation?

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The second paragraph notes that "several participants specifically mentioned your discussion of communication tools", so that part drew particular praise.

Problem 2 ・ Question 3 / 3

Dear Mr. Tanaka, On behalf of everyone at Brightwave Consulting, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for the presentation you delivered at our annual leadership conference last Thursday. Your insights on managing remote teams were both practical and inspiring, and many attendees have since told me how much they enjoyed the session. Several participants specifically mentioned your discussion of communication tools and how these can strengthen collaboration across different time zones. In fact, we have already begun considering how to apply some of your suggestions within our own departments. We would be delighted to welcome you back next year, and we hope you might consider leading a longer workshop on a related topic. I will be in touch in the coming months to explore possibilities. Once again, thank you for making our conference such a memorable event. Warm regards, Elena Ruiz Director of Professional Development, Brightwave Consulting

What does Ms. Ruiz suggest about the future?

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The third paragraph says "we hope you might consider leading a longer workshop", hinting at a longer session next year.