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19 Dec 2025, 09:00
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1: we should replace the current lead actor with the seasoned touring lead
2: when costs from cancellations and last minute replacements are considered, hiring the seasoned touring lead is less expensive than keeping the current lead
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Artistic director: In recent weeks, our box office results have suffered because we have had to cancel or reschedule more performances than usual. A recurring reason is that the lead actor has missed shows after his voice gave out under the demands of the role. Given this pattern, ___1___. Our current lead has better vocal technique than many actors we could hire for the role, but this particular part requires unusual stamina, and a seasoned touring lead is more likely to perform consistently. In addition, ___2___.
Select for Statement 1 and for Statement 2 the two sentences that best complete the argument. Make only two selections, one in each column.
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| 1 | 2 | |
| we should reduce ticket prices to compensate patrons for the inconvenience of cancellations and rescheduling | ||
| we should replace the current lead actor with the seasoned touring lead | ||
| we should replace the production with one that does not depend on a single lead role | ||
| when costs of hiring and onboarding a new lead actor are considered, keeping the current lead is less expensive than hiring the seasoned touring lead | ||
| when costs from cancellations and last minute replacements are considered, keeping the current lead is less expensive than hiring the seasoned touring lead | ||
| when costs from cancellations and last minute replacements are considered, hiring the seasoned touring lead is less expensive than keeping the current lead |
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1: we should replace the current lead actor with the seasoned touring lead
2: when costs from cancellations and last minute replacements are considered, hiring the seasoned touring lead is less expensive than keeping the current lead
19 Dec 2025, 10:00
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Artistic director: In recent weeks, our box office results have suffered because we have had to cancel or reschedule more performances than usual. A recurring reason is that the lead actor has missed shows after his voice gave out under the demands of the role. Given this pattern, ___1___. Our current lead has better vocal technique than many actors we could hire for the role, but this particular part requires unusual stamina, and a seasoned touring lead is more likely to perform consistently. In addition, ___2___.
Select for Statement 1 and for Statement 2 the two sentences that best complete the argument. Make only two selections, one in each column.
The problem is that the lead actor keeps missing shows due to lack of stamina, hurting box office results. The director first needs to state a clear proposal (1). The sentence after blank 1 explains that a seasoned touring lead would perform more consistently. So, blank 1 should be the proposal to replace the current lead with the touring lead (option B: we should replace the current lead actor with the seasoned touring lead).
Then, "In addition" introduces another supporting point. Since the proposal might seem expensive, the director adds that when you factor in the costs of cancellations and last-minute replacements, hiring the touring lead actually saves money. So, blank 2 should state that (option E: when costs from cancellations and last minute replacements are considered, hiring the seasoned touring lead is less expensive than keeping the current lead ).
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Select for Statement 1 and for Statement 2 the two sentences that best complete the argument. Make only two selections, one in each column.
The problem is that the lead actor keeps missing shows due to lack of stamina, hurting box office results. The director first needs to state a clear proposal (1). The sentence after blank 1 explains that a seasoned touring lead would perform more consistently. So, blank 1 should be the proposal to replace the current lead with the touring lead (option B: we should replace the current lead actor with the seasoned touring lead).
Then, "In addition" introduces another supporting point. Since the proposal might seem expensive, the director adds that when you factor in the costs of cancellations and last-minute replacements, hiring the touring lead actually saves money. So, blank 2 should state that (option E: when costs from cancellations and last minute replacements are considered, hiring the seasoned touring lead is less expensive than keeping the current lead ).
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19 Dec 2025, 09:22
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S1 = 2nd statement
S2 = 6th statement
The director argues that cancellations are hurting bx office results and that the role requires unusual stamina. This supports the idea that a seasoned turning lead would perform more consistently, so S1 logically states the main recommendation
S2 strengthens this recommendation by addressing a likely objection about cost and showing that, once cancellation related costs are included, hiring the seasoned touring lead is actually the better financial choice.
S2 = 6th statement
The director argues that cancellations are hurting bx office results and that the role requires unusual stamina. This supports the idea that a seasoned turning lead would perform more consistently, so S1 logically states the main recommendation
S2 strengthens this recommendation by addressing a likely objection about cost and showing that, once cancellation related costs are included, hiring the seasoned touring lead is actually the better financial choice.
