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Read the email on the opposite page and choose the best answer for the questions below. Then check "answers" at the bottom of the page.

1. The main purpose of the email is to ..

a. give information.
b. ask for information.
c. both a and b
d. say hello to Jake..

2. The tone of the email is ..

a. businesslike.
b. informal.
c. detailed.
d. restrained.

3. Why does Ivan mention chairs?

a. He often changes desks.
b. He likes tilting them.
c. He spends all day sitting.
d. They were better in his last job.

4. How does Ivan get to work?

a. By car.
b. On a bicycle.
c. On the underground
d. He doesn't say.

5. What does Ivan say about his salary?

a. He earns less than the others.
b. He earns more than the others.
c. He is satisfied with his salary.
d. He will not get any extra money.

6. What is implied about "blue chip stocks"?

a. They are not profitable enough.
b. They are safe.
c. They are new.
d. They are Jake's speciality.

7. What does Ivan want from Jake?

a. To meet a venture capitalist.
b. To make an IPO.
c. To get some good tips.
d. A conversation about golf.

8. Do Jake and Ivan go to the same gym regularly?

a. Most probably.
b. Probably.
c. Probably not.
d. Certainly not.

ANSWERS