To: All Bryant Consulting Staff From: Kathleen Griffith, CEO Date: February 9 Subject: Remote Work I would like to formally announce that we are giving employees the option to work some days remotely. The aim is to give everyone more work ---119.--- in their schedules. Under the new program, employees will be permitted to work off-site for up to half of their working days every month. Currently, we are still working out the details, but we expect to ---120.--- the full program by next month. To participate, all you will need are a laptop and a stable Internet connection. ---121.---. For added security, the IT department will provide a tool that allows you to ---122.--- our network from outside. I sincerely hope that this change will benefit everyone. 119. (A) management (B) experience (C) flexibility (D) relevance 120. (A) commence (B) redeem (C) convert (D) remind 121. (A) This is for those who would prefer not to work remotely at all. (B) An updated anti-virus program is also recommended. (C) The new program has been successful since last April. (D) Our new laptop has the highest specifications in the industry. 122. (A) be accessed (B) accessible (C) accessing (D) access

Notice to Intraver Customers As you may know, Intraver has been in talks with the beverage company Juicetown as part of a plan to widen its product range. Just this week, ---123.--- were finalized and we acquired a majority stake in the company. Customers can expect ---124.--- changes and will find Juicetown products at every one of Intraver’s grocery stores in Texas by early next week. We here at Intraver are pleased to inform you of this development. The acquisition will allow us to ---125.--- our growth plan, including adding more juice flavors and distributing them to additional locations. This will help us expand our customer base. In relation to this, we are also working on launching several exciting new flavors. ---126.---. Go to www.intraver.com/juicetown today. 123. (A) renovations (B) negotiations (C) services (D) reputations 124. (A) immediate (B) immediately (C) immediateness (D) immediacy 125. (A) notify (B) regulate (C) consult (D) realize 126. (A) You’re welcome to check out the complete details online. (B) Our cherry juice will be freshly made when you order it. (C) A number of customers have visited our store locations. (D) Consistency has always been our main priority.

Urgent heat advisory Temperature changes have ---127.--- the city of Dallas to issue an urgent heat warning for the duration of this week. Current conditions pose a number of risks. ---128.---. Residents are advised to monitor their water consumption and may find tips on water conservation on the city’s Web site. In addition, please be aware that the warm, dry weather increases the likelihood of fires that can threaten homes and people’s lives. Fireworks are ---129.--- completely prohibited in Dallas and the nearby municipality of Arlington. This restriction will be ---130.--- even during public celebrations of the national holidays next month. Please go to www.cityofdallas.com/news for more information. 127. (A) prompted (B) worsened (C) controlled (D) proposed 128. (A) The reaction will not take place without applying heat. (B) The weather may aggravate the ongoing water crisis. (B) The weather may aggravate the ongoing water crisis. (D) Temperatures may return to normal after the storm passes. 129. (A) therefore (B) whenever (C) rather (D) otherwise 130. (A) possible (B) accessible (C) final (D) applicable