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A parent emailing a local outdoor camp about equipment requirements for a weekend wilderness program

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Read the following message.

Dear Mr. Thompson, I'm writing regarding my son Kevin's upcoming participation in the Wilderness Warriors weekLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.

1. What is the main purpose of this letter?

To complain about the program's requirements

To seek clarification about equipment needs

To request financial assistance for gear

To cancel Kevin's participation

2. According to the letter, Kevin .....

has never been camping before

regularly goes hiking with his family

owns most of the required equipment

prefers inflatable sleeping pads

3. Regarding footwear, Sarah wants to know .....

if Kevin can wear his current shoes

where to buy hiking boots

which type of boots would be suitable

how much the boots should cost

4. The information package provided by the program .....

was not detailed enough

included rental options

specified temperature ratings

recommended specific brands

5. Sarah's concern about the sleeping bag is related to .....

its size

its cost

its weight

its warmth

6. Sarah mentions that she would like to .....

avoid unnecessary expenses

buy all new equipment

borrow gear from friends

return unused items

Here is a response to the message. Complete the response by filling in the blanks. Select the best choice for each blank.

Dear Mrs. Palmer, Thank you for your email regarding Kevin's equipment needs. I understand your concerns and am happy to . For sleeping bags, a three-season bag should be for October temperatures. Regarding footwear, we strongly recommend mid-height waterproof hiking boots as . As for clothing, three changes should be adequate, but both rain jacket and pants are necessary since . Your foam pad should be fine, though inflatable pads do offer more comfort. We do for items like sleeping bags and rain gear. Please let me know if you need any additional information. Best regards, James Thompson

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