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Difficulty: MediumIdentifying Request and Response Requirements

Read the email below:

Subject: Admission Inquiry: Andean Biodiverse Agriculture Internship

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the summer internship at the Andean Biodiverse Agriculture Center in Cusco, Peru. We have reviewed your preliminary application. To finalize your candidacy, you must submit a letter of recommendation from a university professor in the agricultural sciences by August 15, 2026. Additionally, if selected, you will be required to attend a mandatory online orientation on September 1, 2026, and provide proof of travel insurance covering high-altitude activities prior to your arrival. Please note that while prior experience in organic farming is preferred, it is not an absolute requirement for selection.

Sincerely,
Dr. Mariana Silva
Director of Admissions

Based on the email, which of the following is an obligatory requirement that the applicant must fulfill before arriving in Cusco?

  1. A
    Having prior professional experience in organic farming
  2. Providing proof of travel insurance that covers high-altitude activitiesAnswer
  3. C
    Submitting a recommendation letter written by Dr. Mariana Silva
  4. D
    Attending an in-person orientation session in Cusco on August 15

Answer

Providing proof of travel insurance that covers high-altitude activities
The email states that selected applicants must provide proof of travel insurance covering high-altitude activities prior to arrival, making it a mandatory requirement.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the letter's requirements and distinguish between optional preferences and mandatory tasks.
The letter states that organic farming experience is preferred but not required, whereas submitting a recommendation, attending orientation, and providing insurance are required.
This helps filter out non-mandatory qualifications.
2
Verify the details of each mandatory requirement.
The recommendation must come from a university professor (not the admissions director), the orientation is online (not in-person) on September 1, and the applicant must provide proof of high-altitude travel insurance before arriving.
This helps identify incorrect details in the distractors.
3
Select the option that matches a verified, mandatory requirement for the selected applicant before arrival.
Providing proof of travel insurance covering high-altitude activities is the correct option.
It directly matches the statement in the text regarding pre-arrival obligations.

Key Concept

Identifying Request and Response Requirements
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