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Questions 164-167 refer to the following online chat discussion.

Peck, Allison I graduated with a degree in computer science two years ago and took my
8:45 A.M. first job in the same small city where I attended college. I am ready for a
change to advance my career. My former classmates suggest that I move, but I
live with my parents now and think I would miss them. The nearest big city is
over four hours away! What should I do?

Johnson, River Your friends are giving you sound advice. You need to move to where the best
9:01 A.M. technology companies are if you want to seriously advance in your career.

Evans, Nathan It really depends on your goals.
10:10 A.M.

Johnson, River But the best jobs are in the big cities.
11:01 A.M.

Evans, Nathan River, that’s a matter of opinion. Good jobs in computer science are available
11:10 A.M. pretty much anywhere. Nowadays, nearly all companies need employees with
your background.

Uribe, Iris Allison, stay close to home if you want. I graduated with the same degree five
11:20 A.M. years ago. My first job was in the area where I grew up. I gained good
experience and later moved to the nation’s capital.

Johnson, River Allison, wherever you choose to go, the key is to get your foot in the door with
12:01 P.M. an employer. Use your school’s alumni office to network. You might find a
great job in another city nearby.

Peck, Allison Thanks for giving me a lot to consider. I’ll let you know what I decide.
1:45 P.M.

164. What is most likely true about Ms. Peck? 166. At 11:10 A.M., why does Mr. Evans write
(A) She is a mediocre employee. “That’s a matter of opinion”?
(B) She is employed at a college. (A) To provide support for his own opinion
(C) She did not move to attend school. (B) To express agreement mildly
(D) She recently visited a former (C) To question the validity of a statement
classmate. (D) To criticize a professional judgment

165. According to the writers, what is 167. What is suggested about Ms. Uribe?
suggested about leading technology (A) She is currently working in her
companies? hometown.
(A) They are located in major urban areas. (B) She attended the same school as
(B) Graduates of top schools get hired Ms. Peck.
there. (C) She is a staff member in an alumni
(C) They prefer to hire young people. office.
(D) Mr. Evans works for one of them. (D) She studied computer science in
college.

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