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PART THREE

Questions 13-20

. Read this brochure about the Canadian city, Saint John, and answer questions 13 to 20 that

follow.

Canada"s Most Cost-Effective City

In today"s business climate, every corporate decision is measured by one standard-how it

influences bottom line. So for businesses in Saint John, New Brunswick , important decisions

usually comes easier. The reason? Saint John is the country"s most cost-effective city.

Many Companies ,including major telemarketing operations ,are moving in to take advantage

of substantially more competitive operating costs for human resources , workers"

compensation, telecommunications and business convenience.

1. In Saint John, city center rents run approximately one-third less than the national average.

Downtown Class A office space ranges in price from the low to mid teens. Class B rents for

much lower fees. Salaries cost an average of 23 percent less when compared to other major

centers. These reduced costs and lower household expenses make for a winning combination

where employers and employees both benefit. .

2. From superhighways to future highways ,Saint John has it all. Leading-edge technology

supplied by companies like NBTel will link your firm to the world. Combine this technology

with low-cost telecommunications rates and round-the-clock service ,and you have three good

reasons why national firms like Northern Telecom ,Canada Trust and Meditrust now call Saint

John home.

3. NBTel"s Competitive telecommunications rates can help an employer realize annual

savings of 25 percent and more. Lower property and commercial taxes ,Canada"s second

lowest electric power rates, and no business of salary taxes make. Saint John an ideal

cost-saving location. In recent comparative studies to detemine the least expensive city center,

Saint John ranked number one compared to 27 U. S. cities.

4. Saint John means profitability and good business sense. To help companies considering

business expansion or relocation ,the newly created Greater Saint John Economic

Development Commission is ready to take an active role in your evaluation process. General

manager Steve Carson says the Commission"s role is simple :We"re

here to make it easier to set up or expand a business in Saint John.

Questions 13-16

. For questions 13-1 6,choose the correct title for each paragraph from the box below.

. For each paragraph (1-4)mark one letter (AG) on your Answer Sheet.

. Do not mark any letter twice.