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Gorilla Toeic Vol 1 Actual Test 1
Gorilla Toeic Vol 1 Actual Test 1
Gorilla Toeic Vol 1 Actual Test 1
In the Listening test, you will be asked to demonstrate how well you understand spoken
English. The entire Listening test will last approximately 45 minutes. There are four parts,
and directions are given for each part. You must mark your answers on the separate answer
sheet. Do not write your answers in your test book.
Directions: For each question in this part, you will hear four statements about a picture in
your test book. When you hear the statements, you must select the one statement that best
describes what you see in the picture. Then find the number of the question on your answer
sheet and mark your answer. The statements will not be printed in your test book and will be
spoken only one time. Look at the example item below.
Example
Statement (B), “The man is working at the desk,” is the best description of the picture, so you
should select answer (B) and mark it on your answer sheet.
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Directions: You v >ar some
three questions
each question c
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41. What does the man say about going to Italy? 44. What is the problem?
(A) He has been to Italy many times. (A) He must attend a meeting the next day.
(B) He has been to Italy only once for a (B) He has lost his plane ticket.
business trip. (C) He went to the wrong airport.
(C) He has never been to Italy before. (D) He didn’t find the gate at the airport.
(D) He is going to Italy for another business
trip. 45. What is the man willing to do to get to Paris
tonight?
42. What does the woman say about her trip to (A) Pay the fine for the missed flight
Italy?
(B) Sleep at the airport
(A) It was annoying. (C) Go to other airports
(B) It made her furious. (D) Pay double for the ticket
(C) It was the greatest.
(D) It was nothing special. 46. What is correct about what the woman said
to the man?
43. What does the man wish? (A) He must pay twice the price of the ticket.
(A) He wants to go on the trip to Italy with her. (B) She will call some other airlines.
(B) He wants to meet her at the airport. (C) He can make it to Paris tonight.
(C) He’d like to go somewhere else for (D) The reason for his missing the flight is the
vacation. airport’s fault.
(D) He’d like to work for an Italian company.
47. What is being mailed to Mike? 53. What are they discussing?
(A) His presentation source (A) Eric fell in love with the actress.
(B) A magazine (B) A film that Eric saw over the weekend
(C) A movie ticket (C) Eric’s thoughts on the book
(D) A brochure (D) A social documentary “Pride and Prejudice”
48. When is the conversation taking place? 54. What is true about the discussion?
(A) Monday (A) The man believes the film was awful.
(B) Thursday (B) The woman likes to introduce him to good
(C) Friday movies and books.
(D) Saturday (C) The man was very proud of his actress
friend.
49. Which of the following describes the situation (D) The woman will introduce the film’s
correctly? director to him.
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59. Why did Frank visit Kelly? 65. Who is Ms. Zekeials talking to?
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(A) To give her some of her mail (A) A rental car employee
(B) To ask her for her mailing address (B) A neighbor
(C) To talk to her about the mailman (C) A landlord
(D) To borrow some stamps (D) A clerk at the telephone company
60. Why was Kelly waiting for her mail? 66. What does the man on the phone tell Ms.
(A) Her husband asked her to look out for a Zekeials?
letter. (A) She has to pay the rent immediately.
(B) She was waiting for an acceptance letter. (B) He will waive her a late fee.
(C) Her husband contacts her through the (C) He will drop by to pick up the check.
mail. (D) He will inform her about her late fee.
(D) She was waiting for her husband’s check.
67. Which of the following describes Ms. Zekeials’s
61. How does the woman feel about getting her reaction to the policy?
letters? (A) She is quite pleased with it.
(A) Appreciative (B) She thinks it is outrageous.
(B) Frustrated (C) She thinks it is very reasonable.
(C) Doubtful (D) She is concerned about it.
(D) Awful
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71. Why did Ms. Gorgy call Mr. Brooks? 74. Where did this speech probably take place?
(A) To ask for trucks to move some equipment (A) At a conference
(B) To ask for a receipt for the contract (B) At a meeting
(C) To ask if some storage space is available (C) At a dinner show
(D) To check the starting date of their service (D) At an award banquet
72. What will happen on August 13th? 75. What is the main event of the night?
(A) The company will relocate some staff to (A) Dinner provided by the president
another city. (B) A performance by some employees
(B) The company will move to another (C) Announcing the best employee
location. (D) Recognizing each employee with an honor
(C) The company will have a sale.
(D) The company will need more trucks. 76. To whom is the Employee of the Year award
given?
73. When will the provision of storage room (A) The employee who is always on time
service end?
(B) The employee who works the most
(A) August 12th (C) The employee who promotes the company
(B) August 13th the most
(C) August 19th (D) The employee who helps both the
(D) August 20th. company and workers
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77. Who is the speaker? 83. What is one of the/eligibility requirements?
(A) An actor in the play (A) Any student who attends Chicago
(B) The owner of the theater University
(C) A theater employee (B) Students who are employees’ children
(D) A construction worker (C) Students who speak English as a second
language
78. How is the theater currently being improved? (D) Students who have never received a
scholarship
(A) The stage is being renovated.
(B) The lobby is being decorated.
84. What will the scholarships pay for?
(C) The main doors are being painted.
(D) New actors are being recruited. (A) Transportation fees
(B) One semester’s tuition
(C) Book purchases and living expenses
79. What does the speaker ask the audience to
do? (D) Insurance
This is the end of the Listening test. Turn to Part 5 in your test book.
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Readina
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Test
In the Reading test, you will read a variety of texts and answer several different types of reading
comprehension questions. The entire Reading test will last 75 minutes. There are three parts,
and directions are given for each part. You are encouraged to answer as many questions as
possible within the time allowed.
Directions; A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are
given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Then mark the
letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.
101. Please leave the files on the desk as a 104. Whichever team wins the most games in the
reminder t o -------— to review them one more qualifying rounds w ill--------- the city in the
time before I leave for supper. state tournament.
(A) I (A) represent
(B) me (B) perform
(C) my (C) attend
(D) myself (D) reach
102. All of the conference participants can get to 105. You can choose the exact contents of each
the Harrot Hotel from the a irp o rt--------- by dish from o u r --------- selection of fresh
train or by bus. ingredients.
(A) unless (A) enhancing
(B) both (B) outstanding
(C) either (C) conservative
(D) without (D) apparent
103. As delivery problems have been our primary 106. Please dial your area number, and, at the
---------- with Pure Flow’s operation, we tone, enter the code for t h e --------- service
should improve on that. department.
(A) complaint (A) appropriate
(B) complain (B) appropriates
(C) complained (C) appropriately
(D) complaining (D) appropriateness
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107. Malisa Akiko has been assigned to check 112. Cosda is a good mall to frequent, as it is
the file s -------- - McGray works on the spacious a n d ----------located w ith lots of
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project. free parking.
(A) also (A) convenient
(B) than (B) convenience
(C) moreover (C) conveniently
(D) while (D) more conveniently
108. Now that the engine capacity o f --------- 113. All personal injury claims a re --------- to
model minivan has been enhanced, we can review by your personal agent as well as his
increase our target market to include single or her department head.
men.
(A) subject
(A) ourselves (B) susceptive
(B) us (C) successful
(C) our (D) suspect
(D) we
118. As soon as the general wait s ta ff---------the 123. We’ll recharge the battery for every vehicle
speed and efficiency of their service skills, that needs i t ---------no extra cost.
the Mediterranean will surely be one of the
(A) at
most popular restaurants.
(B) by
(A) improves (C) over
(B) improve (D) from
(C) had improved
(D) is improved
124. We must be ready to respond quickly to the
changes that are predicted by our market
119. The board of directors said that there was a
---------to raise funds to expand the project.
(A) measurement
(A) control (B) representation
(B) center (C) agencies
(C) look (D) researchers
(D) need
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127.-------- the assets of Acme Equipment have 132. We a ls o --------- storage facilities fo r your
been seized and w ill be auctioned o ff by m ink coats and other deiicates and deal
Auction Services on Saturday, April 1, 2008 with silks, satins, and laces with the utmost
at 2:00 P.M. consideration.
(A) Almost (A) give
(B) Most (B) offer
(C) Most of (C) submit
(D) Mostly (D) attribute
128. Grass clippings for recycling will be picked 133. One industry that w ill b e --------- hit by the
up in front of houses in a ll---------areas on negative effects of this is agriculture.
your specified garbage collection day.
(A) currently
(A) distant (B) eagerly
(B) habitual (C) particularly
(C) residential (D) sincerely
(D) separate
138. A Grandeur spokesperson also stated that 140. Almost 20 machines inspected were found
ample parking space is available,.......... to have faulty o r -------- safety mechanism
includes an underground facility. in their front and back doors.
(A) that (A) adequately
(B) what (B) inadequacy
(C) which (C) inadequate
(D) who (D) inadequately
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Questions 141-143 refer to the following advertisement.
Wendy’s Restaurant is a wonderful dining choice for busy people who require a speedy
meal and for families with children. We — ----- you that your food will be prepared
141. (A) assure
(B) speak
(C) say
(D) converse
in five minutes, or your meal will be free of charge. Our meal includes fresh hamburgers
and handmade.French fries, two types of cokes, and ice cream. The jukebox plays hits
I from the 1960s by artists like Herbie Hancock and Lou Donaldson.
Apply now to become a member of our Wendy’s Restaurant C lu b .--------- you visit our
142. (A) Where
(B) Whether
(C) That
(D) Whenever
site, a sticker will be attached to your membership card, and, after ten visits, you will
receive a free meal.
Membership card holders will get a 10% discount on Wendy’s Restaurant merchandise
like T-shirts with our logo. Members will also receive preferred seating when the
restaurant is crowded. All members get a --------- admission ticket for an amusement
143. (A) combined
(B) complicated
(C) complimentary
(D) complex
A unique and historic international trade conference --— — this November in Korea.
144. (A) has taken place
(B) had taken place
(C) will take place
(D) was taking place
I would like to request that one in your firm b e --------- to the Pacific Rim Trade Conference.
145. (A) delegated
(B) relegated
(C) elevated
(D) released
It is sponsored by the World Trade Association and the U.S. State Department.
The delegation w ill be composed of approximately 150 -------- - from our industry. It will depart
146. (A) representation
(B) represent
(C) representative
(D) representatives
from New York on Saturday, November 7, and return on Monday, November 16.
You will receive more details from Mr Wonjun Choi, the vice president of our trade association,
in a few days. In the meantime, if you need any preliminary information, please call me.
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Questions 147-149 refer to the following article.
Test 1
Over the past year, the information technology industry has had a hard time. Dot-com
companies have gone out of business, and — I — employees have lost their jobs.
147. (A) thousand of
(B) thousands of
(C) of thousand
(D) thousands
Recently, CWJ cut 15,000 more jo b s --------- last year’s tremendous layoff. However, in
148. (A) In addition
(B) in additions to
(C) addition of
(D) in addition to
the United States a year ago, there was a shortage of one million technology workers.
While that number has fa lle n --------- , to 900,000, it’s not expected to drop any further.
149. (A) somewhat
(B) some
(C) anyway
(D) somehow
By 2008, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts a million technology jobs will go unfilled.
The technology world has seen a major change this past year. Over 500 small- and
medium-sized Internet companies in North America have shut down.
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Q uestions 144-146 refer to the following fax.
A unique and historic international trade conference --— — this November in Korea.
144. (A) has taken place
(B) had taken place
(C) will take place
(D) was taking place
I would like to request that one in your firm b e --------- to the Pacific Rim Trade Conference.
145. (A) delegated
(B) relegated
(C) elevated
(D) released
It is sponsored by the World Trade Association and the U.S. State Department.
The delegation will be composed of approximately 150 -------- - from our industry. It will depart
146. (A) representation
(B) represent
(C) representative
(D) representatives
from New York on Saturday, November 7, and return on Monday, November 16.
You will receive more details from Mr. Wonjun Choi, the vice president of our trade association,
in a few days. In the meantime, if you need any preliminary information, please call me.
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Questions 153-154 refer to the following article.
The Canadian Fisheries Market (CFM) announced this morning that it will
change its name to the Canadian Seafood Market (CSM). 91% of the
employees at CFM voted in favor of the new name at a special meeting that
was held today in Toronto, Under its new name, the CFM will continue to
broaden its already huge market with more products such as shrimp and
oysters.
The name change will take place on January 1st of next year, but the
changes in broadening the market with more products will take place 2
weeks from now.
POLICY
It is required for all staff members, as you should already know, to fill out the
necessary documents for traveling outside of the city for business relations and
for the company to pay for the travel expenses.
PROCEDURE
You must submit the documents for outside travel at least 3 full days before
traveling. Even if the trip will involve no expense for the company, you must
do so for insurance purposes. The Personnel Manager will prepare all travel
authorizations for the CEO’s signature.
An original ticket and receipts MUST be filed with the documents, and under no
circumstances will photocopies be accepted.
— r ......... iiiiiiiiniiiiiiiii |
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160. What is learned about this company? 162. What is required for the position?
(A) It will not take applicants’ phone calls. (A) Calling the office
(B) It has developed new photoshop (B) A good understanding of how the
techniques. company works
(C) It makes signs for restaurants. (C) A high school diploma
(D) It manufactures photoshop programs. (D) Experience in photoshop work
“There are always 2 nurses, a doctor, a cook, and at least 4 employees that will be in
the shelter every day,” says Will Simpson, the center s director. “We re the first and only
center in the state of Washington that offers this to people that have a hard time doing
everyday, normal things”
Will Simpson has always felt bad inside when he gets off of work late and sees just
how many people are sleeping out in the streets and in marketplaces where old
people have problems just picking items off the shelf and loading them into their carts.
Thanks to his efforts, he has now opened this salvation center to help those who are in
need of help.
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Questions 166-167 refer to the following letter.
Test 1
Flyte and Tyme
637 West Street
Com pton, CA
: Thank you fo r publishing a long, 4-page, co lo r a rticle about our com pany in the
business se ction in last w eek’s paper. We enjoyed reading the a rtic le , and the
employees here also fe lt good that our com pany made the front page o f the business
section. However, there is one correction to be made.
f In the article, you stated th a t Flyte and Tyme had revenues o f $1.6 m illion last year.
We had total revenues of $62 m illion. The $1.6 m illion was just in the fourth quarter.
; While this may seem like an unim portant point, we feel that reporting a much sm aller
number may result in a negative publicity fo r our company.
if you could, can you please p rin t a correction in the next paper in the business
section? We thank you fo r your attention to this matter.
Mmpp§8 ! I | | H ~* §|
Sincerely,
166. What does Ben Parker say about the 167. What does Ben Parker ask Mr. Young to do?
company?
(A) Contact him at once
(A) They had revenues of $62 million in the (B) Examine the files enclosed
fourth quarter. (C) Correct an error
(B) The $1.6 million was just the revenues (D) Advertise them again in the business
of the fourth quarter. section
(C) They will purchase the business section.
(D) They have received bad publicity.
Questions 168-169 refer to the following letter.
If you could send me a brochure and an application form for admission to the school
of business, I would appreciate it. I have finished 12 years of school in Seoul, Korea,
and I have all of my transcripts with me. I arrived in this country 3 months ago,
and I would like to enter the freshman class in March 2006. I would like to major in
business because it is the field I am most interested in.
I would appreciate any additional information you can send me about the school,
the campus, tuition costs, and the costs of living on campus. I also would like to
know about the scholarships you offer and any other assistance that is available to
foreign students.
Sincerely,
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Questions 170-172 refer to the following advertisement.
Imagine a weekend or short vacation cruising in a 700 V14, Benz S600, BMW 760
Li, Nissan 300ZX, or an Acura NSX. You can if you rent from Worthington. Also, rent
. now, and you can enjoy the special offer of the Sunday-Thursday plan, which costs
I just $99 a day!
: Mention this ad when you call the Worthington office, and enjoy the total pleasure of
I cruising around in the hottest cars out there!
All of the cars mentioned above, plus Cadillac Devilles, Rolls Royces, Lincoln
s Navigators, and many more can be discounted at 20% for readers of our magazine.
Rates include 70 free miles per day but do not include tax or refueling charges.
‘ Vehicles are subject to availability. Renter must meet age and other requirements.
Tax Everywhere?
174. Why will companies hesitate to expand their business to the Internet?
(A) They are unsure about future tax policies.
(B) Home-shopping sales numbers are dropping.
(C) 8 0 0 numbers are becoming more expensive.
(D) They don’t want to lose $ 7 0 billion.
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Questions 176-178 refer to the following article.
Alchemist Metal Mining expects higher demand from the U.S. and Canada to 7
boost platinum prices to an average of $410 an ounce next year, up from $364 an /
“ Platinum prices are low as of now because of an economy downturn. But recently j
the rise in stock prices from UKME, the'w orld’s largest platinum processing J
company, shows that in the near future, the price of platinum will rise in the second '7
half of the year,” says Kiyoto Yoshi, a head manager at the company. [l
Recent UKME platinum prices indicate that North American demand is expected '1
The UKME standard platinum contract has risen 18% this year to $11,648,000 a j
ton at Saturday’s close. Last May, it hit an all-time low of $9,234(000. /
Alchemist expects the price of platinum to be around $355-365 an ounce this year '
and increase to $405-420 an ounce later this year. '7
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176. What does Kiyoto Yoshi say aboifjplatiiium 178. W fjph of the following is NOT true?
prices? t- • , t .,j, :
(A) The American and Canadian economies
(A) They will be low early this year, will get better.
(B) They will drop dramatically. (B) Alchemist is the largest platinum
(C) They will rise $355 an ounce, producing company in Japan.
(D) They are going to remain the same. (C) Platinum prices will rise in the second
half of the year.
(D) Kiyoto Yoshi owns Alchemist.
177. What is true about UKME?
(A) They are a platinum delivery company.
(B) They are a worldwide platinum processing
company,
(C) Their employees are on strike..
(D) They are almost bankrupt.
Questions 179-180 refer to the following job advertisement.
Job Opportunity
Position:
Customer Service Representative
Qualifications:
Fluent in Korean and English and one other European language
26-35 years old, healthy
Well dressed, professional appearance and manners
Experience in dealing with customers required
Application Process:
Please send transcripts, a resume, a cover letter, and a recent photograph
to the address below. We will send you a notice no later than June 4th.
Successful applicants will have an on-site interview, at our expense, no
later than July 1st.
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179, According to the passage, which applicant will be preferred?
(A) One who can speak Japanese, Korean, and Chinese
(B) One who can speak Korean, English, and German
(C) One who is very good at dealing with computers
(D) Freshman
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Questions 181-185 refer to the following notice and e-mail.
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*:I1, Where would thisjob announcement probably appear?
(A) In a local newspaper
B) On television
(C) On a company bulletin board
(D) In a finance magazine
PROTECH CORPORATION
August 28
To: Mr. Takada Nobuhiko, Vice President, BOC Corporation
3-34-23 Osaka, Japan
FAX: 81-6-555-1111
From: Paul Wall, Vice President
19th Street, Sydney, Australia
FAX: 63-7-522-3817
Dear Mr. Nobuhiko:
On behalf of Mr. Ashley and in response to your letter of August 21, we agree to change
the date and place of the presentation that was planned for August 31 in Osaka, Japan.
The presentation will instead take place, as you suggested, on September 9 at 2 p.m., at
our downtown Portland branch office. We would also like to invite you to a luncheon at
noon of the same day at the Oregon Trail Resort. Mr. Wentworth sends his regards and is
looking forward to seeing you again. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact
me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
August 31
To: Mr. Paul Wall, Vice President
19th Street, Sydney, Australia
FAX: 63-7-522-3817
From: Mr. Takada Nobuhiko, Vice President, BOC Corporation
3-34-23 Osaka, Japan
FAX: 81-6-555-1111
Dear Mr. Wall,
Thank you for your consideration and thanks again for changing the date and the place for
our meeting. I have a trip to the United States scheduled from September 2 to September
19, so I thought it would be much better for me just to have a meeting at your office. It is
very time-consuming to get on a plane and get back to my country. I didn’t want you to
waste at least 2 whole days coming here for a meeting when I can be in the States without
delay. Thanks for the invitation to the luncheon also. I am sure I will love the food. Lastly,
please don’t worry about a thing about the presentation. It is flawless.
See you soon in Oregon!
Sincerely,
186. What is the main purpose of the first fax?
(A) To initiate discussions about planning a meeting
(B) To verify arrangements for a presentation
(C) To ask the recipient to contact Mr. Wentworth
(D) To request the cancellation of a meeting
188. Why did Mr. Nobuhiko want the place and time changed?
(A) He didn’t want to waste any time.
(B) Paul Wall doesn’t like long trips.
(C) He couldn’t book a plane ticket.
(D) There is nothing to do in Japan.
190. How long did the Protech Corporation take to receive the letter and send a facsimile?
(A) One day
(B) 3 days
(C) 1 week
(D) 2 weeks
Questions 191-195 refer to the following memos.
MEMORANDUM
I am in the process of ordering books for our upcoming sale. In the past, children
books have always been our biggest sellers, so I am particularly interested in
providing a good selection at the sale. Please let me know which titles and
authors we need to stock up on. I will also be ordering cookbooks, biographies,
and books-on-tape to fill our rather limited stock. I would appreciate suggestions
in these areas, too. Thank you.
Hello, Francene. It's Marc. Here is the list of book titles and authors we need
The authors are all those of children books, so any book by them that we have
low in stock would be absolutely great. The book titles are the bestsellers from
last month, and lots of customers are still looking for them, so it would be great
to get some more in stock.
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B l. Which type of merchandise has had the best sales in the past?
(A) Books on cooking
(B) Stories for young readers
(C) Taped recordings of books
P ) Life histories of famous people
flS . What should the sales staff do after reading the memo?
(A) Write letters to authors
(B) Order their own books
(C) Submit names of books for the sale
(D) Move books to the special sale shelves
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194 Who is Marc Ecko?
(A) An author
(B) An employee at the bookstore
(C) The owner of a clothing line
(D) The proprietor
June 11
B&T Department Store
155 Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 91335
I really appreciate that you gave me extra discounts just for having a B&T
card! I don't know how I became your preferred customer, but I am very happy
to hear it. My friend got the preferred customer discount in May, and I was very
jealous, but I have nothing to be jealous of anymore. I will be back in the store
for some back-to-school shopping! Thanks! Oh, and does this also work with
some coupons I have?
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196. Who is invited to this special event?
(A) Edwin I. Rubin
(B) B&T Department Store employees
(C) A customer
(D) The Chief Executive Officer