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From: Human resources
To: All employees
Subject: Time sheets

Please send all timesheets for the holiday period to me by the __________ the week.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Marie St. Agathe
To: Johanne Lapriere
Re: Language in the Office

Our team is used to ______________ in French, but with the new member coming from Korea who speaks only English, we need to stick more to English so she will feel comfortable and accepted here.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Ben Jacobs
To: Richard Little
Re: Chart for Step 2

I told Henry that you had prepared a chart explaining Step 2 of the consolidation process planned for next trimester. However when I looked at it, I found it a little obscure. _______________________________________.

Identify which one of the underlined sections contains one or more errors.

The 1990s and 2000s saw the most dramatic reduction to poverty in the world’s history, with those living on almost nothing dropping from a more than third to less than a quarter of the global population. Foreign-aid spending and development projects had almost nothing to do with it – people escaped poverty through economic growth and urbanization.

Identify which one of the underlined sections contains one or more errors.

B In 2005, Canada became the first nation to establish a scientific database dedicated to advancing species identification and discovery through the use of DNA barcodes. An international movement to barcode species is growing. The Barcode of Life Database now has more then 8,000 registered users and receives more than 6 million hits per month. More than 24 nations are working collectively to barcode five million specimens representing some 500,000 species in five years.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Abe Sektu
To: G. Hornton
Re: Month End

George, I promise you will get your report. It is 5pm, and Sally ____________ on the report for tomorrow. She won’t leave until it is completed.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Bella Pistole
To: Howard End
Re: Missing furniture

Johnson brought _________________ to the staff picnic, including some chairs and a small table from the office. However, they are now missing. Please investigate and find them. I want to know what happened.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Audra Flagg
To: Angela Priestley
Re: Important Project

The application process for the public is a very important project for the department because of its visibility. The whole project team ___________ as one in order to have a successful outcome. I know I can count on your help to organize tasks and keep everyone on track.

Question 50: Identify which one of the underlined sections contains one or more errors.

Throughout the 1990s, British Columbia had the highest rate of Criminal Code offences of the four western provinces. Now, its rate (third lowest of the four) is approximately where it was in 1970. And yet, less crime has not resulted in lower court costs. Crime has decreased 33 per cent compared to six years ago, but criminal justice costs are up 35 per cent over that same period.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: James Daly
To: Ginny Persky
Re: Safety Presentations

Friday is the third meeting about staff safety and the second one just repeated the same information as the first. I’m concerned I’ll be ________________ this one too. Therefore, ensure each meeting has new and relevant information for all staff.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Hale Towarn
To: Mally Voire
Re: Conference attendee

Mally, at last week’s conference you were talking to a gentleman and briefly introduced us. However, I can’t remember his name. _______________________________________________?
I would like to contact him, as I think he can help us on the project.

Thank you,

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Ursela Garcia
To: Karen Iman
Re: Limited project resources

Due to the reduction in our budget for next fiscal year, we will have to ____________ and make do with what staff we have at the present time. I must regretfully refuse your request for more resources. However, if the situation changes, you will be the first to know.

Identify which one of the underlined sections contains one or more errors.

INFORMATION BULLETIN

A- To paraphrase John Houghton, advances in information and communication technologies have altered traditional models of R&D publishing, radically changing our capacity to reproduce, distribute, control, and publish information. The question is whether there are new opportunities and new means for scholarly publishing that would better service researchers and better disseminate research findings.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Bob Klattu
To: Mary Constance
Re: The Kickoff Meeting

Please encourage _________________ to come to the meeting in order to ensure representation of all points of view.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Bill Johnson
To: Ms. Fallucian
Re: Corrections Officer Postings

I am not a Corrections Officer. If I _________ a Corrections Officer, I would request a posting in the Atlantic Region.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Norbert Dalhouz
To: Viktor Russell
Re: Presentation to the Agency

Viktor,

Paul Johnson is away on holidays till the 30th of April. Can we _________ the presentation until the 2nd of June? When he returns, I shall have him review it for any inconsistencies and points that may need further explanation. If you’d like, we could schedule a quick meeting to discuss matters further.

Identify which one of the underlined sections contains one or more errors.

Next week, Canada’s Cundill Prize, the richest non-fiction prize in the world ($75,000 to the winner), will announce its list of six books for this year’s award. The prize was created in 2008 by Peter Cundill, a McGill University graduate who put money to the side for his alma mater to give this prize in history. The university usually chooses jurors from the United States, Britain and Canada, because the prize goes to the best book written in, or translated into, English.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Jin Seng
To: Liu Nang
Re: Followup

Mr. Aber ___________ Allen for Ellen and, although we all had a good chuckle about it, we need to make sure he was not actually offended. Please call him and emphasize that we are committed to a full service package for him.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Henri Fjord
To: C. Cooridge
Re: Business development

Regarding our discussion on development in the mid-west, I was speaking to my nephew on the weekend, who recently graduated from Queens. I asked him if he would be interested, but he said that ___________, so he wasn’t interested in taking the position. I will look elsewhere and get back to you shortly.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Joao Postache
To: Rena Hazleworth
Re: Powerpoint Presentation

Rena,

Here’s the final version of our Powerpoint presentation for the sales pitch to the important potential client. Please let me know if you need anything else after you have gone through it. I wish you __________ when you stand up there and give it!

Identify which one of the underlined sections contains one or more errors.

INFORMATION BULLETIN

B- There is currently an opportunity to work with the research community both inside and outside the federal government to increase the benefits garnered from research funded by the federal government and its partners. The Canadian research community is examining new ways of distributing its research results to other researchers, Canadians in general and the world at large.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: David Plume
To: Anita Santa Maria
Re: Region visits

In answer to your query, yes I _________ the regions in January, before the new employees were hired last week.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Santuccio Fazio
To: All staff
Subject: Hockey pool

We’re organizing a hockey pool for the upcoming season. Let me know if you’re interested in ________________ part!

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Mona Roar
To: Tiffany White
Re: Prospects for Growth

Regarding this morning’s meeting, the upshot is this: it’s unlikely at the moment, but if the economy __________ we could have positive growth in the mining and other commodities sectors. It’s still up in the air, so to be on the safe side, we should still budget for a slight contraction.

Identify which one of the underlined sections contains one or more errors.

IMPACT OF THE INTERNET

One wonders how government workers used to work back in the day. It must have been difficult. Collaborative democracy – defined as creating opportunities to working together to strengthen a state of participation in the decision-making process – is much more effective than the traditional way. Most of our knowledge lies outside the organization – let’s use it.

Question 7: Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Vicky Barboon
To: Alyce Luce
Re: Policy revisions

The recent cabinet meeting resulted in some clear direction for the department. Lots of policies ___________ re-written. Please come and see me at 10 a.m. tomorrow morning to discuss things further.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Drew Barnson
To: Wally Eyer
Re: Forward planning

It looks like the election will be close. We ____________ about the impact of a change of government.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Mary York
To: Lawrence Summers
Re: Report on Meeting

The meeting this morning went well. In general, there weren’t any major surprises, except perhaps that the focus of the electronics division may slowly start to shift west. I was present just to listen, ____________________________. Nevertheless, it went well.

Identify which one of the underlined sections contains one or more errors.

A class of information or documents which, in the judgment of Parliament, is sufficiently sensitive that disclosure of any information in the class could have a detrimental effect to either individual citizens, companies, or important security issues may be exempt from disclosure under the Access to Information Act. There is no requirement that an injury be proved.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Zinnia Farfala
To: Sue Lapriere
Re: Policy revisions update

After __________________ the report on the new policy, I shall give it to you for comments. Could you please return it within 3 days.

Thank you,

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Jake Jones
To: Sheila Cope
Re: Forward planning

Sheila, thank you for the heads-up about the upcoming project. You realize that because you want this done as soon as possible, the equipment will ____________ and we may have budget problems later. Please get back to me if funding will not be sufficient.

Identify which one of the underlined sections contains one or more errors.

From: Jane Carey
To: Beryl Forsythe
Re: Marketing

By the time the Minister returns next week, the report will have been completed and copies send. The Project Manager or his programmers will be meeting at 2 p.m. this afternoon to discuss the final format and make sure all issues will be covered.

Identify which one of the underlined sections contains one or more errors.

IMPACT OF THE INTERNET

B- Now, Canadians are taking action, collecting data on specific problems, brainstorming and finding innovative answers. They are even preparing policies. It is important that a civil servant defines the problems, afterwards collecting the right people into teams to work on a predefined and clear objective, all the while encouraging participation and dividing up the work.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Martin Apple
To: Ms. Robinet
Re: Pickup

Please ask the taxi driver __________________, so we can transfer you the boxes of handouts for the meeting.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Alice Cramden
To: Jorge Punte
Re: Upcoming changes

The new director ____________ the status quo last month when she went to the Regions in person to attend the monthly meetings. She discovered a lot of complaints she had not been made aware of. There will be a meeting next week to review the key problems and elicit suggestions. Based on your experience, please prepare a list of ideas for me.

Identify which one of the underlined sections contains one or more errors.

In the future more people will work from home. With office space in major cities so expensive, many firms save money by encouraging staff to work from their living rooms. Instead of commuting to work for an hour each way on crowded trains, they can work on e-mail, internet teleconferencing and virtual private networks.

Identify which one of the underlined sections contains one or more errors.

A- Water shortages and increased aridity are the key climate change concerns on the Prairies, with implications for most aspects of prairie life. Reduced availability of water could hamper production in several important economic sectors, such as agriculture, forestry and energy, encouraging continued emigration from rural areas to urban centres. Many other sectors, including recreation, tourism and public health, will also be challenged by a drier future.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Elegy Triage
To: Mr. Howen
Re: Absence

Mr. Laborge said that he ______________ well during the meeting this morning. He left early and will hopefully return tomorrow.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Jiao Wingtun
To: Bob Everst
Re: Presence requested

I spoke with the Director this morning and she informed me that the committee has insisted Mr. Liu ____________ at the next meeting, June 22, to explain the delay. He is to speak at 9:45, and must be in the ante-room by 9:30 at the latest.

Identify which one of the underlined sections contains one or more errors.

From: Frank Widges
To: C. Darrow
Re: Revisions to the model

Carl, I believe our model lacks a dimension – we need to make allowance for demographics. Population growth ought to be included in the model or we will be over budget in the estimates for sure. I believe the new results will show the need for more assistance for the over 55’s. It’s a bitter pill to swallow when you get layed off after working for a place for many years, and then can’t find a job when you have a long time before retirement.

Identify which one of the underlined sections contains one or more errors.

The cumulative forest area impacted by the recent mountain pine beetle epidemic in western Canada has exceeded 17.5 million hectares and drawn significant attention. When a host tree is killed by mountain pine beetle, the tree’s crown will fade to red, and eventually, the dead tree will shed it’s needles. This characteristic change in the color of the tree crown makes mountain pine beetle damage well-suited to detection with a variety of remote sensing instruments.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Lanarque Plenury
To: Susan Justice
Re: Harvey Bientasse

Harvey Bientasse is coming to the meeting in the morning. It’s probable that he ____________ to discuss your proposal. Please have several scenarios prepared to show him.

Thank you,

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Klaus Geschlecht
To: Raul Pindi
Re: System down time

In answer to your query, I immediately checked with IT about the network being down, but they didn’t know ____________ certain if it would be back up this morning.

Identify which one of the underlined sections contains one or more errors.

Visibility creates the illusion of value. Being the last to leave the office impresses bosses, even if you are actually larking around on social networking sites. Oddly, this holds true at firms that explicitly encourage staff to work from home. Many bosses who ask employees not to come to the office too often later consider these workers to be less productive.

Identify which one of the underlined sections contains one or more errors.

B- Climate change will also be associated with periods of excessive water. Flooding, resulting from high-intensity rainfalls and rapid snow melt, is also expecting to become more commonplace. Flood control will be a significant issue, particularly in urban areas. Stagnant water following flooding, in association with warmer temperatures, could foster the spread of vector-borne diseases, such as West Nile virus.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Verne Julius
To: Sonny Lefait
Re: Correction to IT guide

Sonny, I’d like to ________________ in your instruction guide on how to use our website. The button to go to Employee List lies on the left side of the screen, not on the right.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Joe Gihlooey
To: Rhonda Dykes
Re: Staff upgrades

There have been so many changes and new people recently, _____________________ what’s going on. Please make a list of the new people and their positions and skill sets for me. Thank you.

Identify which one of the underlined sections contains one or more errors.

From: Suzanne Jeanson
To: Walter Plimeau
Re: Revisions to the budget

Walter, the committee has proposed that the budget doubles at the next meeting to expedite the completion of the building and ensure it gets finished by year-end. Can you please attend for me since you will be there anyway? Five hundred dollars is a lot to pay for a train ticket just for a half-day meeting in times like these.

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A- Fuel ethanol, which is sometimes referred to as “gasohol”, has been distilled and dehydrated to create a high-octane, water-free alcohol. All water must be removed because a water-alcohol mixture cannot dissolve in gasoline. Fuel ethanol is made unfitted for drinking by adding a small amount of a noxious substance such as gasoline.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Gracie Wade
To: Norm Couleur
Re: HR considerations

Motivated ___________________ regular attention to maintain their motivation. Please submit your yearly training plan for each of your employees by the end of the week.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Mary Contrari
To: Ernest Blaast
Re: Staying Late

Please be informed and inform your staff that the night guard is responsible _______________ the exterior doors at 9 p.m. every night. Make sure everyone in your group has left the building by then.

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The days when textbooks were covered with the scrawl of pupils in long-ago classrooms may be approaching its end. Digital books, which can be updated cheaply, easily and often, will come to probably replace their paper counterparts. Several school systems are already experimenting with this. Some states and provinces have begun to plan websites where students can download popular college textbooks free of charge.

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Ethanol is blended with gasoline to produce a fuel which has environmental advantages when compared with gasoline, and can be used in gasoline-powered vehicles manufactured compatibly. Most ordinary gasoline-powered vehicles can run on a blend consisting of gasoline and up to 10 percent ethanol.

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From: Sarah Obstinue
To: Chaim Olinger
Re: IT Project Plan

Sir, I have _________________ the group into three teams, one for analysis, one for client interface and one for report production.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Lucy Right
To: Dave Rollins
Re: Quebec City Conference

I have returned from Quebec City and ________________. I will present a report on it at our meeting next Thursday. I’ll also send a brief summary for everyone to look over beforehand, which should be ready by early next week.

Identify which one of the underlined sections contains one or more errors.

From: Suzanne Jeanson
To: Language test coordinators
Re: Language policies

Quality Assurance has undertaken an extensive review of our language training polices. Their conclusion is that while our policies are good, they could be more efficiently administered. There will be a presentation meeting on Thursday Dec 12. To attend this meeting would also be a good way to meet colleagues from other areas. We have already had some discussions on this matter and now is a good time to put it all together.

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C- Some vehicles are especially manufactured to operate on an ethanol blend that contains up to 85 percent ethanol and at least 15 percent gasoline. The 15 percent gasoline is needed to assist with starting the engine because pure ethanol is difficult to ignite in cold weather. This E-85 blend cannot be used in standard gasoline vehicles; however vehicles designed to run with a high ethanol blend can also operate using gasoline when necessary.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Yakota Makuda
To: Herb Tee
Re: Budget concerns

There has been a large increase ______ the number of claimants in the Eastern Region recently. Please prepare a spreadsheet comparing the last fiscal year to the current one and include your comments on the situation.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Xin Wong
To: Frank Trepid
Re: Teleconference

Everything is on track in terms of organizing next week’s teleconference with the regional managers. If I had had the time, I __________ a visit to our regional office.

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The degree to which a government controls the selection of textbooks used in classrooms is a reasonably accurate indication of its commitment to ideological control. But even when governments are less directly involved, ideology can still enter into the equation—either the ideology of the groups that control textbook-writing, or of those that seek, through school boards and the like, to constrain them.

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A- A process known as DNA barcoding identifies a species by recognizing short DNA sequences that are unique to the species, just as a packaging barcode is unique to a product. Barcodes can be obtained from tiny amounts of tissue taken from any life stage, including eggs and larvae. Even if the specimen is crushed or in fragment, it can still be identified.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Baldern Menouin
To: Samantha Eggart
Re: Outlook for EI

Many jobs that were in the government are now in the private sector. Companies have been ______________________ many new employees to cope with the increased work load as the government outsources many projects.

Choose the word or group of words that best completes the text.

From: Steven Joshens
To: Bali Krishnamurti
Re: Interim Report

Bali, I spoke to Paul and he said that __________________. He may, however, need some of your input, particularly considering your work on economic forecasts these past few months. He’ll contact you directly as soon as he needs something.

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From: Human resources
To: All staff
Subject: Consultations

In the near future, consultations with advisors in preparation for internal job applications will be done by conference calls instead of personal meetings. This is consequential of budget cuts, but we are working to maintain the same quality of instruction. Should you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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High spatial resolution digital aerial imagery has some specific advantages when compared to conventional aerial photography and satellite remote sensing and can offer complimentary information for forest health monitoring. The detail afforded by high spatial digital aerial imagery is able to support a broad range of information needs and can serve as a proxy for ground data or high spatial resolution satellite data when collection of either of these data are precluded by cost or logistical constraints.