Questions 139~142 refer to the following email.
Subject: Unpaid Overtime at ABC Trading Company
Dear Mayor,
As a single mother and an employee of the ABC trading company in your city, I am writing to you to seek your urgent assistance __139__ the issue of unpaid overtime that I have been forced to work.
Despite my dedicated service to the company for several years, my employer has __140__ asked me to work overtime without pay, which has put me under immense stress and financial difficulty. I have attempted to discuss this matter with my supervisor, but my concerns have been ignored.
__141__ Furthermore, I request that you introduce policies that safeguard workers from exploitation and mistreatment.
It is unacceptable that hard-working individuals like myself are forced to work without pay, and it is imperative that we take a stand against such practices. I trust that you share my commitment to __142__ the rights and well-being of all residents of this city.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to your prompt response.
Sincerely,
Jenny Liu
【題組】139.
(A) in advance of
(B)for the purpose of
(C)in response to
(D)with regard to