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Questions 147-148 refer to the following advertisement.

PART 7
Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles, e-mails, and instant messages. Each text or set of texts is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Used Car For Sale. Six-year-old Carlisle Custom. Only one owner. Low mileage. Car used to commute short distances to town. Brakes and tires replaced six months ago. Struts replaced two weeks ago. Air conditioning works well, but heater takes a while to warm up. Brand new spare tire included. Priced to sell. Owner going overseas at the end of this month and must sell the car. Call Donald Trumpet at (848) 555-8597.

147. What is suggested about the car?

Used Car For Sale. Six-year-old Carlisle Custom. Only one owner. Low mileage. Car used to commute short distances to town. Brakes and tires replaced six months ago. Struts replaced two weeks ago. Air conditioning works well, but heater takes a while to warm up. Brand new spare tire included. Priced to sell. Owner going overseas at the end of this month and must sell the car. Call Donald Trumpet at (848) 555-8597.

148. According to the advertisement, why is Mr. Trumpet selling his car?

Questions 149-151 refer to the following article.

On Monday, Salinas Products, a large food distributor based in Mexico City, announced its plans to acquire the Pablo’s restaurant chain. Pablo Benavidez, the chain’s owner, had been considering holding an auction for ownership of the chain. He ultimately made the decision to sell to Salinas without seeking other offers. According to inside sources, Salinas has agreed to keep the restaurant’s name as part of the deal. Mr. Benavidez started the business 40 years ago right after finishing school. He opened a small food stand in his hometown of Cancún. Following that, he opened restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and Veracruz, and there are now over 50 Pablo’s restaurants nationwide.

149. What is suggested about Mr. Benavidez?

On Monday, Salinas Products, a large food distributor based in Mexico City, announced its plans to acquire the Pablo’s restaurant chain. Pablo Benavidez, the chain’s owner, had been considering holding an auction for ownership of the chain. He ultimately made the decision to sell to Salinas without seeking other offers. According to inside sources, Salinas has agreed to keep the restaurant’s name as part of the deal. Mr. Benavidez started the business 40 years ago right after finishing school. He opened a small food stand in his hometown of Cancún. Following that, he opened restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and Veracruz, and there are now over 50 Pablo’s restaurants nationwide.

150. According to the article, where is Mr. Benavidez from?

On Monday, Salinas Products, a large food distributor based in Mexico City, announced its plans to acquire the Pablo’s restaurant chain. Pablo Benavidez, the chain’s owner, had been considering holding an auction for ownership of the chain. He ultimately made the decision to sell to Salinas without seeking other offers. According to inside sources, Salinas has agreed to keep the restaurant’s name as part of the deal. Mr. Benavidez started the business 40 years ago right after finishing school. He opened a small food stand in his hometown of Cancún. Following that, he opened restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and Veracruz, and there are now over 50 Pablo’s restaurants nationwide.

151. What is indicated about the Pablo’s restaurant chain?