Passage 20Before you begin to compose a business letter, sit down and think about your purpose in writing the letter. Do you want to request information, order a product, register a complaint, or apply for something? Do some brainstorming and gather information before you begin writing. Always keep your objective in mind. 154. The main idea of the passage is that _____
A. planning is an important part of writing a business letter.
B. business letters are frequently complaint letters.
C. brainstorming and writing take approximately equal amounts of time.
D. many people fail to plan ahead when they are writing a business letter.
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Passage 19For most judges, sentencing a person who has been convicted of a crime is a difficult decision. In the majority of jurisdictions throughout the country, judges have few sentencing options from which to choose. Generally, their options are confined to a fine, probation, or incarceration. Crimes, however, cover a wide spectrum of criminal behavior and motivation, and a wide variety of sanctions should be available.153. The main idea of the paragraph is that _____
A. there should be laws that dictate which sentence a judge should hand down.
B. someone other than a judge should be allowed to sentence a criminal.
C. judges should be given more sentencing options from which to choose.
D. more money should be spent on the criminal justice system.
Passage 18Health clubs have undergone a major transformation that can be described in three words: mind, body, and spirit. Loud, fast, heart-thumping aerobics has been replaced by the hushed tones of yoga and the controlled movements of Pilates. The clubs are responding to the needs of their customers who are increasingly looking for a retreat from their hectic lifestyles and a way to find a healthy balance in their lives by nurturing their whole selves. 152. The main idea of the paragraph is that _____
A. exercise is less important now than it once was.
B. health clubs are much less popular now than they were ten years ago.
C. many health clubs will go out of business because of the decline in traditional exercise.
D. people's desire to nurture all aspects of themselves has contributed to big changes for health clubs.
Passage 17Whether you can accomplish a specific goal or meet a specific deadline depends first on how much time you need to get the job done. What should you do when the demands of the job exceed the time you have available? The best approach is to divide the project into smaller pieces. Different goals will have to be divided in different ways. But one seemingly unrealistic goal can often be accomplished by working on several smaller, more reasonable goals. 151. The main idea of the passage is that _____
A. jobs often remain only partially completed because of lack of time.
B. the best way to complete projects is to make sure your goals are achievable.
C. the best way to tackle a large project is to separate it into smaller parts.
D. the best approach to a demanding job is to delegate responsibility.
Passage 16Everyone is sensitive to extreme weather conditions. But with age, the body may become less able to respond to long exposure to very hot or very cold temperatures. Some older people might develop hypothermia when exposed to cold weather. Hypothermia is a drop in internal body temperature, which can be fatal if not detected and treated. 150. The paragraph best supports the statement that _____
A. cold weather is more dangerous for older people than warm weather.
B. hypothermia is a condition that only affects older people.
C. older people who live in warm climates are healthier than older people who live in cold climates.
D. an older person is more susceptible to hypothermia than a younger person.