Part II: Text Completion (30 points, 3 points each)
    Directions: You will see four passages with blanks. Under each blank are four answer options. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
Passage One:
                                                             Memorandum
From: Belinda Beilby, Company President
To: Company Vice-President
Re: Reducing electricity expenses
The electric company is    16    its rates by 25% next month, so we need to look at ways to reduce our electricity usage. Below is a list of recommendations. Please distribute this list to the department in your area.
                                          Ways to Reduce Electricity Expenses
1. Lights: Turn off the lights in meeting rooms when your meeting ends. Turn off the lights in the
offices before you leave for the day.
2. Computers: At the day’s end, turn off your computer.
3. Photocopying: Don’t photocopy or fax the documents. Most documents can   17    electronically.
4. Fans/Heaters: Using fans and heaters in the office should not be necessary. The building’s temperature is set at a comfortable level. If your office is too cool or warm, please contact the maintenance staff.
5. Home Office Option:    18    employees to work at home one or more days a week saves
money in many ways, including on electricity. Employees who are interested in this option should speak to their supervisors.
【題組】16.
(A) cutting
(B) increasing
(C) dividing
(D) improving