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配送メール · Delivery date changed
From: orders@belmontoffice.example
To: Ms. Carter
Subject: Updated delivery date — Order B-204
Dear Ms. Carter,
Your conference chairs were scheduled to arrive on Tuesday. Because the loading dock at your building is being repaired, we have moved the delivery to Thursday morning.
Please reply if someone will not be available to receive the order.
Belmont Office Supply
What happened to the delivery?
問い
What happened to the delivery?
解答：B。 火曜予定が木曜へ移ったため、the delivery was delayedと言い換えられます。
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Subject: Your Harbor Arts Membership
Dear Ms. Reed,
Thank you for renewing your annual membership before the current one expires. Your new card is being prepared and will be mailed within three business days. Until it arrives, please show the attached digital pass at the admissions desk.
As an early-renewal benefit, we have added two complimentary tickets for the November 8 photography lecture to your account. You may claim them online beginning October 20. If you do not plan to attend, no action is required; the tickets will simply be released to other members on November 1.
Sincerely, Harbor Arts Center
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Why was the e-mail sent to Ms. Reed?
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