177. What was the reason for the difficulty in communication between Rose and her companion?
(A) The cafe was too quiet, making it hard to hear each other.
(B) The seating was too far apart, making it hard to hear each other.
(C) The author and their companion were too far apart, making it hard to hear each other.
(D) The noise level in the cafe was moderate, making it hard to hear each other.

173. What were Judy's job responsibilities at her previous position, according to the conversation? (A) She was in charge of managing and coordinating various departments. (B) She was responsible for creating visual concepts and leading a team of designers, but not designing print and digital materials. (C) She was responsible for designing print and digital materials and dealing with all marketing strategies. (D) She was responsible for designing print and digital materials, creating visual concepts, and leading a small team of designers.

174. What did Judy do during her 15-month break? (A) She spent time traveling and exploring new places. (B) She took online courses in various fields, including but not limited to UX/UI design, and attended industry conferences. (C) She worked as a freelancer for several companies. (D) She pursued a degree in a different field of study.

175. What conclusion can be drawn about Judy based on the conversation? (A) She is a new employee at Terry's company. (B) She left her previous job due to dissatisfaction with her responsibilities. (C) She took a break from work to pursue personal interests and professional development. (D) She has limited experience in graphic design.

176. According to Rose’s post, what was the atmosphere like when entering the cafe? (A) The cafe was silent and dull. (B) The cafe was lively with the sounds of dishes clanging, the hiss of the espresso machine, and the chatter of other diners. (C) The cafe was dimly lit and uninviting. (D) The cafe was chaotic and unorganized.

178. Why did Rose request a discounted price at the checkout? (A) Because the food was overpriced. (B) Because the cafe was too quiet, making it difficult to enjoy their meal. (C) Because the waitstaff was rude and unprofessional. (D) Because the noise level in the cafe was high, making it difficult to communicate.

179. According to the email, what is the CEO's top priority? (A) Providing excellent service to customers. (B) Ensuring employees work hard. (C) Launching the biggest promotion in the company's history. (D) Generating revenue for the company.

180. According to the email, what is the purpose of the promotions? (A) To increase negative publicity for the restaurant chain. (B) To restore the restaurant chain's reputation. (C) To provide excellent service to customers. (D) To encourage employees to work harder.

181. What is the primary objective of the email correspondence? (A) To solicit a detailed financial statement. (B) To necessitate a comprehensive report on customer grievances. (C) To arrange a meeting with the branch manager for operational discussions. (D) To convey updates on the gym's recent enhancements.

182. What is the stipulated deadline for the branch manager to submit the required report? (A) The conclusion of the current month. (B) The subsequent Monday after receiving the email. (C) The forthcoming Friday after receiving the email. (D) No explicit deadline is conveyed in the email.

183. For what purpose will the data contained in the report be employed? (A) Promotional and marketing endeavors. (B) Recruitment and onboarding of new personnel. (C) Enhancing the gym's infrastructure and overall customer experience. (D) Assessing the branch manager's effectiveness and performance.