Đề thi TOEIC rút gọn ngày 22/08/2025

From: Andrei Shevkov

To: Book Club

Re: Book reading

Hi, everyone,

I'm writing to let you all know that renowned author Carl Brandon _____(1) a book reading at Halton Bookstore on Friday night.

The reading is supposed to begin at 8 o'clock, and it should last about 30 minutes. Mr. Brandon will entertain the audience with _____(2) from his latest novel, entitled Under the Cover of Darkness. He will also be available after the reading for a brief group discussion.

I think this could be a really interesting event to participate in, and I'm sure we could all learn a lot from it. _____(3), I suggest that we convene on Friday night instead of holding our book club meeting on Wednesday. I hope you are all okay with this proposed change of schedule. If not, please get in touch with me so that we can make alternative arrangements.

Cheers,

Andrei

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ROCHESTER—Train and subway stations across the state now offer passengers comfortable waiting areas, spacious platforms, and better safety features. Sadly, Rochester Central Station is lagging behind. This current situation, however, is expected to come to an end soon. The city government has been negotiating with financiers and the federal government to procure funding for renovating and enlarging the Rochester railway facility, which was built back in the early 1950s. Local government officials hope that there will be sufficient funds to proceed with much-needed updates and expansions within a few weeks. Should financing be secured, starting on February l, the city plans to request proposals from contractors with ideas for making Rochester Central Station a transport facility that residents can be proud of. Plans call for the inclusion of additional retail and dining facilities, enlarged waiting areas, two new platforms, and an upgraded ticketing counter and an automated payment system. Officials are positive that financing will be found and that Rochester will have a fully upgraded station by the end of next year.

From: Selena Gambrell
To: James Vaughan
Subject: Subway station upgrade project
Date: February 5

Dear Mr. Vaughan,

Thank you for your interest in bidding for the Rochester Central Station upgrade project. The mayor's office has prepared some information on this bid opportunity. It may be downloaded from www.rochester.gov/bidopportunities. Aside from a bid, we will need a filled-out application form, a feasibility study, and a detailed proposal that includes a timetable and a budget estimate. All bids should be sealed in an envelope and brought to City Hall in person along with everything else. We are now in the stage of officially accepting bids, and the deadline for application is March 1. Thank you, and please don't hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Selena Gambrel

The City of Rochester Bid Submission Application Form 78-C
Bid Opportunity No. 1005-2001

1. Project: Rochester Central Station Improvements
2. Bidding Firm's Mailing Address: 3050 Whitney Road, Rochester, New York 14025
Business Name of Bidder: Pettus-Pagano Firm
E-mail address of Bidder: admin@pettuspagano.com
Office Phone Number: (715) 298-5555
3. The bidder offers to perform the work in accordance with the contract for an agreed-upon bid price in US dollars.
4. The bidder will commence work without delay upon written approval of the proposal.
5. Additional comments: Included here, besides the attachments requested, is a brochure detailing our company's history and contractual accomplishments.
6. Signature of the Bidder:

James Vaughan February 28 Signature Date

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