CELPIP Reading Practice Course：Part 1: Reading Correspondence

1. 第1题，共18题

   What is the main purpose of Priya's email?

   From: Priya Natarajan
   To: Daniel Okafor
   Subject: Saturday clean-up at Riverbend Park

   Hi Daniel,

   I hope you and your family are settling into the neighbourhood. I'm the volunteer coordinator for the Riverbend Community Association, and I wanted to tell you about our spring clean-up. It will take place this Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at Riverbend Park. We'll meet beside the playground.

   Last year, about thirty neighbours came out, and we filled more than forty bags with litter and fallen branches. This year the city has agreed to lend us gloves, litter pickers and bags, so you don't need to bring any tools. Just wear sturdy shoes and clothes that can get dirty. If it rains, we will move the event to Sunday at the same time.

   I'm writing to you in particular because Mrs. Chen mentioned that you used to run a landscaping business. A few garden beds near the park entrance have become badly overgrown, and we would really value advice from someone with your experience. Even an hour of your time would make a big difference.

   After the clean-up, the association will host a barbecue for all volunteers. Hot dogs and veggie burgers will be served, and children are welcome.

   Could you let me know by Thursday whether you can join us? That way I can make sure we buy enough food.

   Best regards,
   Priya

   • ATo ask Daniel to join the association's board of directors
   • BTo complain to Daniel about litter near his home
   • CTo invite Daniel to help at a park clean-up
   • DTo sell Daniel tickets to a community barbecue
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   答案: C. To invite Daniel to help at a park clean-up

   Priya tells Daniel about the clean-up and asks whether he can join. The barbecue is only a thank-you for volunteers.

2. 第2题，共18题

   What does Priya ask volunteers to bring or wear?

   From: Priya Natarajan
   To: Daniel Okafor
   Subject: Saturday clean-up at Riverbend Park

   Hi Daniel,

   I hope you and your family are settling into the neighbourhood. I'm the volunteer coordinator for the Riverbend Community Association, and I wanted to tell you about our spring clean-up. It will take place this Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at Riverbend Park. We'll meet beside the playground.

   Last year, about thirty neighbours came out, and we filled more than forty bags with litter and fallen branches. This year the city has agreed to lend us gloves, litter pickers and bags, so you don't need to bring any tools. Just wear sturdy shoes and clothes that can get dirty. If it rains, we will move the event to Sunday at the same time.

   I'm writing to you in particular because Mrs. Chen mentioned that you used to run a landscaping business. A few garden beds near the park entrance have become badly overgrown, and we would really value advice from someone with your experience. Even an hour of your time would make a big difference.

   After the clean-up, the association will host a barbecue for all volunteers. Hot dogs and veggie burgers will be served, and children are welcome.

   Could you let me know by Thursday whether you can join us? That way I can make sure we buy enough food.

   Best regards,
   Priya

   • AFood to share at the barbecue
   • BGarden tools such as rakes and shovels
   • CSturdy shoes and clothes that can get dirty
   • DTheir own work gloves, litter pickers and garbage bags
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   答案: C. Sturdy shoes and clothes that can get dirty

   She says the city will lend gloves, litter pickers and bags, so volunteers only need sturdy shoes and clothes that can get dirty.

3. 第3题，共18题

   What will happen if it rains on Saturday?

   From: Priya Natarajan
   To: Daniel Okafor
   Subject: Saturday clean-up at Riverbend Park

   Hi Daniel,

   I hope you and your family are settling into the neighbourhood. I'm the volunteer coordinator for the Riverbend Community Association, and I wanted to tell you about our spring clean-up. It will take place this Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at Riverbend Park. We'll meet beside the playground.

   Last year, about thirty neighbours came out, and we filled more than forty bags with litter and fallen branches. This year the city has agreed to lend us gloves, litter pickers and bags, so you don't need to bring any tools. Just wear sturdy shoes and clothes that can get dirty. If it rains, we will move the event to Sunday at the same time.

   I'm writing to you in particular because Mrs. Chen mentioned that you used to run a landscaping business. A few garden beds near the park entrance have become badly overgrown, and we would really value advice from someone with your experience. Even an hour of your time would make a big difference.

   After the clean-up, the association will host a barbecue for all volunteers. Hot dogs and veggie burgers will be served, and children are welcome.

   Could you let me know by Thursday whether you can join us? That way I can make sure we buy enough food.

   Best regards,
   Priya

   • AThe clean-up will start at noon instead of 9 a.m.
   • BVolunteers will meet indoors at the community centre
   • CThe clean-up will take place on Sunday at the same time
   • DThe clean-up will be cancelled until next year
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   答案: C. The clean-up will take place on Sunday at the same time

   Priya writes that if it rains, the event will move to Sunday at the same time.

4. 第4题，共18题

   Why does Priya write to Daniel in particular?

   From: Priya Natarajan
   To: Daniel Okafor
   Subject: Saturday clean-up at Riverbend Park

   Hi Daniel,

   I hope you and your family are settling into the neighbourhood. I'm the volunteer coordinator for the Riverbend Community Association, and I wanted to tell you about our spring clean-up. It will take place this Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at Riverbend Park. We'll meet beside the playground.

   Last year, about thirty neighbours came out, and we filled more than forty bags with litter and fallen branches. This year the city has agreed to lend us gloves, litter pickers and bags, so you don't need to bring any tools. Just wear sturdy shoes and clothes that can get dirty. If it rains, we will move the event to Sunday at the same time.

   I'm writing to you in particular because Mrs. Chen mentioned that you used to run a landscaping business. A few garden beds near the park entrance have become badly overgrown, and we would really value advice from someone with your experience. Even an hour of your time would make a big difference.

   After the clean-up, the association will host a barbecue for all volunteers. Hot dogs and veggie burgers will be served, and children are welcome.

   Could you let me know by Thursday whether you can join us? That way I can make sure we buy enough food.

   Best regards,
   Priya

   • AHe helped at last year's clean-up
   • BHe lives right beside the park
   • CHe has landscaping experience
   • DHe works for the city's parks department
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   答案: C. He has landscaping experience

   Mrs. Chen told Priya that Daniel used to run a landscaping business, and Priya wants his advice on the garden beds.

5. 第5题，共18题

   In paragraph 3, the word "overgrown" is closest in meaning to

   From: Priya Natarajan
   To: Daniel Okafor
   Subject: Saturday clean-up at Riverbend Park

   Hi Daniel,

   I hope you and your family are settling into the neighbourhood. I'm the volunteer coordinator for the Riverbend Community Association, and I wanted to tell you about our spring clean-up. It will take place this Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at Riverbend Park. We'll meet beside the playground.

   Last year, about thirty neighbours came out, and we filled more than forty bags with litter and fallen branches. This year the city has agreed to lend us gloves, litter pickers and bags, so you don't need to bring any tools. Just wear sturdy shoes and clothes that can get dirty. If it rains, we will move the event to Sunday at the same time.

   I'm writing to you in particular because Mrs. Chen mentioned that you used to run a landscaping business. A few garden beds near the park entrance have become badly overgrown, and we would really value advice from someone with your experience. Even an hour of your time would make a big difference.

   After the clean-up, the association will host a barbecue for all volunteers. Hot dogs and veggie burgers will be served, and children are welcome.

   Could you let me know by Thursday whether you can join us? That way I can make sure we buy enough food.

   Best regards,
   Priya

   • Adamaged by heavy rain
   • Bclosed to the public
   • Ccovered with plants that have grown too much
   • Drecently planted with new flowers
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   答案: C. covered with plants that have grown too much

   Priya needs someone with landscaping experience to help with the beds, which suggests the plants have grown out of control.

6. 第6题，共18题

   Why does Priya want an answer by Thursday?

   From: Priya Natarajan
   To: Daniel Okafor
   Subject: Saturday clean-up at Riverbend Park

   Hi Daniel,

   I hope you and your family are settling into the neighbourhood. I'm the volunteer coordinator for the Riverbend Community Association, and I wanted to tell you about our spring clean-up. It will take place this Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at Riverbend Park. We'll meet beside the playground.

   Last year, about thirty neighbours came out, and we filled more than forty bags with litter and fallen branches. This year the city has agreed to lend us gloves, litter pickers and bags, so you don't need to bring any tools. Just wear sturdy shoes and clothes that can get dirty. If it rains, we will move the event to Sunday at the same time.

   I'm writing to you in particular because Mrs. Chen mentioned that you used to run a landscaping business. A few garden beds near the park entrance have become badly overgrown, and we would really value advice from someone with your experience. Even an hour of your time would make a big difference.

   After the clean-up, the association will host a barbecue for all volunteers. Hot dogs and veggie burgers will be served, and children are welcome.

   Could you let me know by Thursday whether you can join us? That way I can make sure we buy enough food.

   Best regards,
   Priya

   • ASo she can plan how much food to buy
   • BBecause she is leaving town on Friday
   • CSo the city can deliver the tools
   • DBecause the park must be booked by then
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   答案: A. So she can plan how much food to buy

   She says a reply by Thursday will help her make sure they buy enough food for the barbecue.

7. 第7题，共18题

   Why does Sandra want to change shifts?

   Message from Sandra to Ahmed:

   Hi Ahmed,

   I have a favour to ask. My daughter's school concert has been moved to next Friday, the 19th, at 7 p.m. I'm scheduled to work the closing shift at the store that night, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Would you be able to take my shift? In return, I could work your Sunday morning shift on the 21st, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. I know Sunday mornings are hard for you because of your hockey league.

   If you agree, we have to send a shift-swap request to Lucy, our manager, at least five days before the first shift. I'm happy to write the request myself.

   Thanks so much,
   Sandra

   Ahmed's reply:

   Hi Sandra,

   Of course! I'd be glad to (1) ______ your Friday shift. Honestly, the swap helps me too, because I'd much rather work late on a Friday than (2) ______. Since you offered, could you please (3) ______ to Lucy? Remember that it has to reach her by (4) ______ at the latest. I hope everything goes well at the (5) ______, and say hi to your daughter for me!

   Ahmed

   • AShe plays in a Sunday hockey league
   • BShe is going away for the weekend
   • CHer daughter has a school concert
   • DHer manager asked her to work fewer hours
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   答案: C. Her daughter has a school concert

   Sandra's daughter's concert was moved to Friday evening, when Sandra is scheduled to work. Ahmed is the one with the hockey league.

8. 第8题，共18题

   Which choice best fills blank (1) in Ahmed's reply?

   Message from Sandra to Ahmed:

   Hi Ahmed,

   I have a favour to ask. My daughter's school concert has been moved to next Friday, the 19th, at 7 p.m. I'm scheduled to work the closing shift at the store that night, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Would you be able to take my shift? In return, I could work your Sunday morning shift on the 21st, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. I know Sunday mornings are hard for you because of your hockey league.

   If you agree, we have to send a shift-swap request to Lucy, our manager, at least five days before the first shift. I'm happy to write the request myself.

   Thanks so much,
   Sandra

   Ahmed's reply:

   Hi Sandra,

   Of course! I'd be glad to (1) ______ your Friday shift. Honestly, the swap helps me too, because I'd much rather work late on a Friday than (2) ______. Since you offered, could you please (3) ______ to Lucy? Remember that it has to reach her by (4) ______ at the latest. I hope everything goes well at the (5) ______, and say hi to your daughter for me!

   Ahmed

   • Arefuse
   • Bshorten
   • Ccover
   • Dcancel
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   答案: C. cover

   To "cover" a shift means to work it for someone else, which is what Sandra asked Ahmed to do.

9. 第9题，共18题

   Which choice best fills blank (2) in Ahmed's reply?

   Message from Sandra to Ahmed:

   Hi Ahmed,

   I have a favour to ask. My daughter's school concert has been moved to next Friday, the 19th, at 7 p.m. I'm scheduled to work the closing shift at the store that night, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Would you be able to take my shift? In return, I could work your Sunday morning shift on the 21st, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. I know Sunday mornings are hard for you because of your hockey league.

   If you agree, we have to send a shift-swap request to Lucy, our manager, at least five days before the first shift. I'm happy to write the request myself.

   Thanks so much,
   Sandra

   Ahmed's reply:

   Hi Sandra,

   Of course! I'd be glad to (1) ______ your Friday shift. Honestly, the swap helps me too, because I'd much rather work late on a Friday than (2) ______. Since you offered, could you please (3) ______ to Lucy? Remember that it has to reach her by (4) ______ at the latest. I hope everything goes well at the (5) ______, and say hi to your daughter for me!

   Ahmed

   • Aleave work early on a Friday
   • Bwork at the store at all
   • Cgo to the concert with you
   • Dmiss my Sunday morning hockey
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   答案: D. miss my Sunday morning hockey

   Sandra knows Sunday mornings are hard for Ahmed because of hockey, so the swap lets him avoid missing it.

10. 第10题，共18题

    Which choice best fills blank (3) in Ahmed's reply?

    Message from Sandra to Ahmed:

    Hi Ahmed,

    I have a favour to ask. My daughter's school concert has been moved to next Friday, the 19th, at 7 p.m. I'm scheduled to work the closing shift at the store that night, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Would you be able to take my shift? In return, I could work your Sunday morning shift on the 21st, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. I know Sunday mornings are hard for you because of your hockey league.

    If you agree, we have to send a shift-swap request to Lucy, our manager, at least five days before the first shift. I'm happy to write the request myself.

    Thanks so much,
    Sandra

    Ahmed's reply:

    Hi Sandra,

    Of course! I'd be glad to (1) ______ your Friday shift. Honestly, the swap helps me too, because I'd much rather work late on a Friday than (2) ______. Since you offered, could you please (3) ______ to Lucy? Remember that it has to reach her by (4) ______ at the latest. I hope everything goes well at the (5) ______, and say hi to your daughter for me!

    Ahmed

    • Areturn my hockey equipment
    • Bsend the swap request
    • Cchange the store's closing time
    • Dexplain the concert schedule
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    答案: B. send the swap request

    Sandra offered to write the shift-swap request to Lucy, and Ahmed accepts her offer.

11. 第11题，共18题

    Which choice best fills blank (4) in Ahmed's reply?

    Message from Sandra to Ahmed:

    Hi Ahmed,

    I have a favour to ask. My daughter's school concert has been moved to next Friday, the 19th, at 7 p.m. I'm scheduled to work the closing shift at the store that night, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Would you be able to take my shift? In return, I could work your Sunday morning shift on the 21st, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. I know Sunday mornings are hard for you because of your hockey league.

    If you agree, we have to send a shift-swap request to Lucy, our manager, at least five days before the first shift. I'm happy to write the request myself.

    Thanks so much,
    Sandra

    Ahmed's reply:

    Hi Sandra,

    Of course! I'd be glad to (1) ______ your Friday shift. Honestly, the swap helps me too, because I'd much rather work late on a Friday than (2) ______. Since you offered, could you please (3) ______ to Lucy? Remember that it has to reach her by (4) ______ at the latest. I hope everything goes well at the (5) ______, and say hi to your daughter for me!

    Ahmed

    • Athe 21st
    • Bthe 16th
    • Cthe 19th
    • Dthe 14th
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    答案: D. the 14th

    The request must arrive at least five days before the first shift on Friday the 19th, and 19 − 5 = 14.

12. 第12题，共18题

    Which choice best fills blank (5) in Ahmed's reply?

    Message from Sandra to Ahmed:

    Hi Ahmed,

    I have a favour to ask. My daughter's school concert has been moved to next Friday, the 19th, at 7 p.m. I'm scheduled to work the closing shift at the store that night, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Would you be able to take my shift? In return, I could work your Sunday morning shift on the 21st, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. I know Sunday mornings are hard for you because of your hockey league.

    If you agree, we have to send a shift-swap request to Lucy, our manager, at least five days before the first shift. I'm happy to write the request myself.

    Thanks so much,
    Sandra

    Ahmed's reply:

    Hi Sandra,

    Of course! I'd be glad to (1) ______ your Friday shift. Honestly, the swap helps me too, because I'd much rather work late on a Friday than (2) ______. Since you offered, could you please (3) ______ to Lucy? Remember that it has to reach her by (4) ______ at the latest. I hope everything goes well at the (5) ______, and say hi to your daughter for me!

    Ahmed

    • Astaff meeting
    • Bconcert
    • Chockey game
    • Djob interview
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    答案: B. concert

    Ahmed is wishing Sandra well at her daughter's school concert, the reason for the swap.

13. 第13题，共18题

    How does Jordan know Mei?

    Hi Mei,

    It's been almost two years since I left Northshore Dental, and I still miss our Friday lunches! I hope the new office layout is working out for everyone.

    I'm writing because I've applied for an office manager position at a medical clinic in Kelowna. The hiring manager has asked for two references who have supervised me or worked closely with me. Since you trained me when I first started at the front desk, you know my work better than almost anyone. Would you be willing to be one of my references?

    If you agree, someone from the clinic may phone you in the next two weeks. The call should take about ten minutes. They will probably ask how I handled scheduling, billing questions and difficult patients, so I thought you might like a little time to think about it. I've also attached my updated résumé so you can see what I've been doing since I left.

    I completely understand if you're too busy right now. Just let me know either way, and there will be no hard feelings.

    Warmly,
    Jordan

    • AThey met at a medical clinic in Kelowna
    • BMei trained Jordan at a dental office
    • CMei is the clinic's hiring manager
    • DThey studied office management together
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    答案: B. Mei trained Jordan at a dental office

    Jordan says Mei trained them when they first started at the front desk at Northshore Dental.

14. 第14题，共18题

    What is Jordan asking Mei to do?

    Hi Mei,

    It's been almost two years since I left Northshore Dental, and I still miss our Friday lunches! I hope the new office layout is working out for everyone.

    I'm writing because I've applied for an office manager position at a medical clinic in Kelowna. The hiring manager has asked for two references who have supervised me or worked closely with me. Since you trained me when I first started at the front desk, you know my work better than almost anyone. Would you be willing to be one of my references?

    If you agree, someone from the clinic may phone you in the next two weeks. The call should take about ten minutes. They will probably ask how I handled scheduling, billing questions and difficult patients, so I thought you might like a little time to think about it. I've also attached my updated résumé so you can see what I've been doing since I left.

    I completely understand if you're too busy right now. Just let me know either way, and there will be no hard feelings.

    Warmly,
    Jordan

    • ABe a reference for a job application
    • BTrain a new front-desk worker
    • CWrite a job posting for the dental office
    • DApply for a job at a medical clinic
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    答案: A. Be a reference for a job application

    Jordan asks, "Would you be willing to be one of my references?"

15. 第15题，共18题

    Why did Jordan attach a résumé to the email?

    Hi Mei,

    It's been almost two years since I left Northshore Dental, and I still miss our Friday lunches! I hope the new office layout is working out for everyone.

    I'm writing because I've applied for an office manager position at a medical clinic in Kelowna. The hiring manager has asked for two references who have supervised me or worked closely with me. Since you trained me when I first started at the front desk, you know my work better than almost anyone. Would you be willing to be one of my references?

    If you agree, someone from the clinic may phone you in the next two weeks. The call should take about ten minutes. They will probably ask how I handled scheduling, billing questions and difficult patients, so I thought you might like a little time to think about it. I've also attached my updated résumé so you can see what I've been doing since I left.

    I completely understand if you're too busy right now. Just let me know either way, and there will be no hard feelings.

    Warmly,
    Jordan

    • ASo Mei can see what Jordan has done since leaving
    • BBecause the clinic asked Mei to send it in for Jordan
    • CTo apply for a job at Northshore Dental
    • DTo show Mei how to write her own résumé
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    答案: A. So Mei can see what Jordan has done since leaving

    Jordan says the résumé shows what they have been doing since they left, which will help Mei answer questions.

16. 第16题，共18题

    What does Jordan mean by "there will be no hard feelings"?

    Hi Mei,

    It's been almost two years since I left Northshore Dental, and I still miss our Friday lunches! I hope the new office layout is working out for everyone.

    I'm writing because I've applied for an office manager position at a medical clinic in Kelowna. The hiring manager has asked for two references who have supervised me or worked closely with me. Since you trained me when I first started at the front desk, you know my work better than almost anyone. Would you be willing to be one of my references?

    If you agree, someone from the clinic may phone you in the next two weeks. The call should take about ten minutes. They will probably ask how I handled scheduling, billing questions and difficult patients, so I thought you might like a little time to think about it. I've also attached my updated résumé so you can see what I've been doing since I left.

    I completely understand if you're too busy right now. Just let me know either way, and there will be no hard feelings.

    Warmly,
    Jordan

    • AMei will not have to do any difficult work
    • BThe phone call will be easy and short
    • CJordan is not feeling well these days
    • DJordan will not be upset if Mei says no
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    答案: D. Jordan will not be upset if Mei says no

    "No hard feelings" means no anger or disappointment. Jordan is making it easy for Mei to refuse.

17. 第17题，共18题

    Why does Jordan mention scheduling, billing questions and difficult patients?

    Hi Mei,

    It's been almost two years since I left Northshore Dental, and I still miss our Friday lunches! I hope the new office layout is working out for everyone.

    I'm writing because I've applied for an office manager position at a medical clinic in Kelowna. The hiring manager has asked for two references who have supervised me or worked closely with me. Since you trained me when I first started at the front desk, you know my work better than almost anyone. Would you be willing to be one of my references?

    If you agree, someone from the clinic may phone you in the next two weeks. The call should take about ten minutes. They will probably ask how I handled scheduling, billing questions and difficult patients, so I thought you might like a little time to think about it. I've also attached my updated résumé so you can see what I've been doing since I left.

    I completely understand if you're too busy right now. Just let me know either way, and there will be no hard feelings.

    Warmly,
    Jordan

    • ATo complain about problems at the old office
    • BTo explain why Jordan left Northshore Dental
    • CTo ask Mei for advice on these tasks
    • DTo help Mei prepare for the questions she may be asked
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    答案: D. To help Mei prepare for the questions she may be asked

    Jordan says the clinic will probably ask about these tasks and wants to give Mei time to think about them.

18. 第18题，共18题

    Which word best describes the tone of Jordan's email?

    Hi Mei,

    It's been almost two years since I left Northshore Dental, and I still miss our Friday lunches! I hope the new office layout is working out for everyone.

    I'm writing because I've applied for an office manager position at a medical clinic in Kelowna. The hiring manager has asked for two references who have supervised me or worked closely with me. Since you trained me when I first started at the front desk, you know my work better than almost anyone. Would you be willing to be one of my references?

    If you agree, someone from the clinic may phone you in the next two weeks. The call should take about ten minutes. They will probably ask how I handled scheduling, billing questions and difficult patients, so I thought you might like a little time to think about it. I've also attached my updated résumé so you can see what I've been doing since I left.

    I completely understand if you're too busy right now. Just let me know either way, and there will be no hard feelings.

    Warmly,
    Jordan

    • Aworried and upset
    • Bfriendly and polite
    • Cangry and demanding
    • Dcold and formal
    显示答案

    答案: B. friendly and polite

    Jordan mentions shared lunches, asks politely and lets Mei say no easily. The tone is warm and polite.

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