Read the following email message about the diagram on the left. Complete the email by filling in the blanks. Select the best choice for each blank from the drop-down menu (▾).
From: Joanna
Date: June 1
Subject: Apartments
Hi Adam,
You want rent under $1,500 and a trip to the station of under 35 minutes. Only one listing meets both limits, and its rent is 1..
I checked the other two as well. Hillview Terrace is the cheapest, but from there you would get to the station 2.. The trip matters more to you than the rent, though. Central Square Lofts costs far too much for your budget, and it also 3..
I have crossed both of them off our list. The apartment that fits both of your limits sits right beside 4., so you could walk there after dinner. That should suit you well. I know you are free on weekday evenings, and its viewing is on 5., so I will call the agent today to book it.
Best,
Joanna
Using the drop-down menu (▾), choose the best option.
Joanna does not suggest Hillview Terrace because 7.
After sending the email, Joanna plans to 8.
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Correct Answer: $1,460
Why this is correct: Adam wants rent under $1,500 and a trip under 35 minutes. Only Riverbank Court meets both. Its rent is $1,460 per month.
Tips: When a sentence talks about two limits, check both limits on every card.
Why the other options are wrong:
- $1,390: $1,390 is the rent at Hillview Terrace, but its trip takes 48 minutes.
- $1,790: $1,790 is the rent at Central Square Lofts. That is over the $1,500 limit.
- $500: $500 is the deposit in the footer. It is not a monthly rent.
Correct Answer: by two buses
Why this is correct: The Hillview Terrace card says the trip takes 48 minutes by two buses.
Tips: Find the card named in the sentence first. Then read only that card.
Why the other options are wrong:
- by one bus: The trip by one bus belongs to Riverbank Court, not Hillview Terrace.
- on foot: The walk to the station is from Central Square Lofts, not Hillview Terrace.
- by streetcar: The streetcar line is at Central Square Lofts. Hillview Terrace uses two buses.
Correct Answer: has no bike storage
Why this is correct: The Central Square Lofts card says no bike storage. That is a second problem, after the high rent.
Tips: The word also tells you to look for one more fact on the same card.
Why the other options are wrong:
- is far from the station: Central Square Lofts is only a 9-minute walk from the station.
- has an open-air bike rack: The open-air bike rack is at Hillview Terrace, not Central Square Lofts.
- has its viewing on Saturday: The Central Square Lofts viewing is on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., not Saturday.
Correct Answer: the riverside path
Why this is correct: The apartment that fits is Riverbank Court. Its card says it is beside the riverside path.
Tips: Find the apartment the sentence is about. Then read what is near it on its card.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Hilltop Park: Hilltop Park is next to Hillview Terrace, and that is not the apartment that fits.
- the streetcar line: The streetcar line runs by Central Square Lofts, not Riverbank Court.
- Market Street Station: Riverbank Court is 32 minutes from Market Street Station by bus, so it is not beside it.
Correct Answer: Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Why this is correct: Riverbank Court is the apartment that fits. Its card gives the viewing on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Tips: Times can appear on the cards and in the footer. Check what each time is for.
Why the other options are wrong:
- Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.: Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. is the viewing for Central Square Lofts.
- Saturday at 11 a.m.: Saturday at 11 a.m. is the viewing for Hillview Terrace, and it is not a weekday.
- Tuesday at 5 p.m.: The footer says to book viewings before Tuesday at 5 p.m. It is not a viewing time.
Correct Answer: tell Adam which apartment fits his limits
Why this is correct: Joanna checks the three listings against Adam's two limits. Then she explains which one fits and plans a viewing.
Tips: To find the main purpose, ask what the whole email helps the reader do.
Why the other options are wrong:
- ask Adam to raise his rent limit: Joanna keeps the $1,500 limit and never asks Adam to change it.
- compare every home for rent in Westhaven: Joanna looks at only three listings, not every home in the area.
- cancel a viewing she booked for Adam: Joanna has not booked anything yet. She plans to call the agent today.
Correct Answer: its trip is longer than Adam's limit
Why this is correct: Hillview Terrace takes 48 minutes to the station. Adam wants a trip of under 35 minutes.
Tips: The email does not give every reason. Compare the card with the limits in the email.
Why the other options are wrong:
- its rent is over Adam's limit: Hillview Terrace costs $1,390 per month. That is under the $1,500 limit.
- it is not available until August: The shortlist says all three apartments are available from July 1.
- its viewing is on a weekday evening: The Hillview Terrace viewing is on Saturday at 11 a.m., not a weekday evening.
Correct Answer: call the agent to arrange a viewing
Why this is correct: Joanna says she will call the agent today. She wants to book the viewing for Adam.
Tips: For a next step, look for an action the writer promises to take.
Why the other options are wrong:
- pay a $500 deposit for Adam: Joanna does not talk about paying anything. She only plans a phone call.
- visit Hillview Terrace on Saturday: Joanna has crossed Hillview Terrace off the list, so she will not visit it.
- look for a fourth apartment: Joanna has already found one apartment that fits. She does not plan to search again.
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