Organizing a Youth Robotics Event
You are a university student organizing a community robotics workshop for local teenagers, and your team is preparing to rent equipment.
After discussing your initial budget, you realise that you must ① before finalizing the booking request.
From: Alex Rivera <a.rivera@campus.edu>
To: Arthur Vance <vance@novaroboticsrentals.com>
Inquiry regarding equipment rental for community workshop
Dear Mr. Vance, Our student engineering association is hosting a one-day robotics workshop for local youth on Saturday, October 18. We anticipate having 20 participants working in pairs, so we will need 10 to 20 robot kits along with on-site technical assistance if possible. Could you clarify your weekend rental fees, package options, and whether any discounts apply to educational community projects? Sincerely, Alex Rivera Youth Robotics Coordinator
Nova Robotics Equipment Rental Rates
| Package Name | Robotic Kits | Daily Base Fee | Weekend Surcharge | Instructor Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Pack | 10 kits | $150 | +$30 | Not included (+$50) |
| Standard Pack | 20 kits | $260 | +$40 | Included free |
| Advanced Pack | 20 kits (Pro sensors) | $320 | +$40 | Included free |
| Mega Pack | 30 kits | $380 | +$50 | Included free |
You then review the email exchange with the rental supplier as well as a draft announcement reviewed by your supervisor.
From: Arthur Vance <vance@novaroboticsrentals.com>
To: Alex Rivera <a.rivera@campus.edu>
Re: Inquiry regarding equipment rental for community workshop
Dear Alex, Thank you for reaching out to us. For 20 participants, our Standard Pack provides an individual kit for every attendee, ensuring a hands-on experience. Instructor assistance is included at no additional charge with this option. Furthermore, we are delighted to offer a 10% non-profit discount on the total invoice (base fee plus weekend surcharge) for student-led community outreach events. Please let me know if you would like me to reserve the gear. Best regards, Arthur Vance Nova Robotics Rentals
Draft Workshop Announcement
Join our Saturday Robotics Challenge! We will build automated rover cars from scratch. <1> No previous programming experience is required. <2> You will work in pairs to solve exciting maze courses. <3> Please bring your own personal laptops and high-powered battery packs. <4>
Comments
Supervisor Dr. Adams
Please rewrite the underlined sentence. Our department sponsor is supplying all required laptops and batteries on site.
Supervisor Dr. Adams
Add a note mentioning the complimentary lunch provided to all attendees during the break.
1. Which is the best choice for ① in the introductory text?
- A. confirm the total number of kits needed and check available rental packages
- B. order participants to purchase expensive personal programming software
- C. cancel the entire weekend session due to lack of interest
- D. change the workshop theme from robotics to competitive swimming
2. According to the table and Mr. Vance's reply email, how much will the team pay in total if they rent the Standard Pack on a Saturday with the non-profit discount applied?
- A. $270
- B. $290
- C. $300
- D. $330
3. Based on Dr. Adams's comment, which is the best way to rewrite the underlined part in the draft announcement?
- A. All laptop computers and specialized rechargeable battery packs will be provided on site.
- B. Participants must bring two extra spare laptops and their own battery chargers.
- C. You need to purchase proprietary hardware before attending the morning session.
- D. Personal computers are strictly prohibited inside the university building.
4. Where is the best place to insert the sentence 'A complimentary hot lunch and healthy refreshments will be provided during the midday break.' into the draft announcement?
- A. <1>
- B. <2>
- C. <3>
- D. <4>
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