The most complex life form is, of course,

1 If there are expenses incurred, com- plete report form 103; if there was damage to equipment, complete form 107. 2 If form 107 and form 103 are required, com- plete form 122 also. 3 Log on to the com- puter and go to the directory that contains the report forms. 4 As an employee, you must complete all paperwork.

350. a. 3, 2, 1, 4

b. 1, 3, 4, 2

c. 2, 1, 4, 3

d. 4, 3, 1, 2

1 In some areas, the salt is combined with calcium chloride, which is more effective in below-zero temperatures and which melts ice better. 2 After a snow or icefall, city streets are treated with ordinary rock salt. 3 This combination of salt and calcium chloride is also less damaging to foliage along the roadways.

351. a. 2, 1, 3

b. 1, 3, 2

c. 3, 2, 1

d. 2, 3, 1

1 Yet the human brain is the most myste- rious and complex object on Earth. 2 It has created poetry and music, planned and executed horrific wars, devised intricate scientific theories. 3 It thinks and dreams, plots and schemes, and easily holds more information than all the libraries on Earth. 4 It weighs less than three pounds and is hardly more interesting to look at than an overly ripe cauliflower.

352. a. 1, 3, 4, 2

b. 2, 1, 4, 3

c. 3, 1, 2, 4

d. 4, 1, 2, 3

1 Before you begin to compose a business letter, sit down and think about your pur- pose in writing the letter. 2 Do you want to request information, order a product, regis- ter a complaint, or apply for something? 3 Always keep your objective in mind. 4 Do some brainstorming and gather infor- mation before you begin writing.

353. a. 4, 3, 2, 1

b. 2, 4, 3, 1

c. 1, 2, 4, 3

d. 3, 2, 1, 4

1 The idea communicated may even be purely whimsical, in which case the artist might start out with symbols developed from a bird’s tracks or a child’s toy. 2 Native American art often incorporates a language of abstract visual symbols. 3 The artist gives a poetic message to the viewer, communicating the beauty of an idea through religious symbols or by repro- ducing a design from nature—such as rain on leaves or sunshine on water.

354. a. 3, 1, 2

b. 2, 3, 1

c. 2, 1, 3

d. 1, 3, 2

1 Japanese green tea is considered a gour- met treat by many tea drinkers, but it is much more than that. 2 Studies show that this relaxing drink may have disease- fighting properties. 3 Green tea inhibits some viruses and may protect people from heart disease.

355. a. 1, 2, 3

b. 2, 1, 3

c. 2, 3, 1

d. 3, 1, 2

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