BEC-2 Reading Exercise(9)

    Questions 56-70

    Read the letter below.

    Choose the correct word A, B, C or D on the opposite page to fill each gap.

    RICHMAN RING

    International Movers

    Our ref: F/2/J 21st March 1998

    Dear Mr Ratanara,

    Re: Removal of business equipment from Singapore to Hong Kong

    Thank you for your telephone enquiry. I am writing to provide you with the quotation that you requested. 56)____ addition to this, I am including further details of our service. The price is 57)____ on the items that you mentioned in your phone call and will, of course, vary if you decide to add extra items or 58)____ some.

    In order to keep the cost as low as 59)____, we will move your equipment when it is most convenient for us. We will try to 60)____ your move with those of other clients who ask us to transport goods at around the same time. I am sure you will 61)____ that if we were to make a special trip just for your equipment the cost would be much 62)____ This means that 63)____ you requested a move on 23 June, this precise date may not be possible. However, we regularly transport goods 64)____ Singapore and Hong Kong, and we would 65)____ to be able to move your equipment within two or three days of your requested date.

    The 66)____ does not include packing. I understand that you prefer to 67)____ out your own packing since 68)____ of your equipment is quite fragile.

    I hope that these initial details meet with your 69)____, and ask that you do not hesitate to 70)____ us if you require further advice.

    Yours sincerely,

    Dave Ring

    Transport Manager

    56.

    A. In

    B. With

    C. On

    D. By

    57.

    A. built

    B. created

    C. based

    D. made

    58.

    A. decrease

    B. prevent

    C. omit

    D. reduce

    59.

    A. realistic

    B. possible

    C. probable

    D. desired

    60.

    A. associate

    B. gather

    C. mix

    D. combine

    61.

    A. appreciate

    B. satisfy

    C. wish

    D. consider

    62.

    A. appreciated

    B. higher

    C. heavier

    D. superior

    63.

    A. still

    B. even

    C. despite

    D. although

    64.

    A. among

    B. beside

    C. between

    D. along

    65.

    A. forecast

    B. think

    C. choose

    D. expect

    66.

    A. guess

    B. value

    C. estimate

    D. judgement

    67.

    A. send

    B. carry

    C. bring

    D. take

    68.

    A. part

    B. section

    C. piece

    D. bit

    69.

    A. kindness

    B. approval

    C. permission

    D. allowance

    70.

    A. dial

    B. connect

    C. reach

    D. contact