TL18: Part 04

Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following telephone message.

Hello. My name is Alice Keller. I’m calling to reserve some tables for a private party next Thursday. I’ve been a loyal customer of your restaurant for years and trust it will be perfect place for my wedding after-party. We are expecting around fifty guests and will pay for food and drinks to be served to all guests. One of our request is that vegetarian options be available for some guests.

Why is the speaker calling?

What will the speaker celebrate next week?

What does the speaker want the listener to do?

Questions 74 through 76 refer to the following talk.

Welcome to the Taylor Footwear factory. On this tour you will see how shoes are made and packaged before they are shipped to our distributors. One aspect that makes our factory special is that everything is done by hand. Unlike most factories, where automated machines do all the work, at Taylor Footwear factory everything is done by a team of experienced shoemakers. Before this tour ends, everyone will get a chance to try making soles of leather sandals themselves with the assistance of some of our staff members.

What does the factory produce?

What is special about the factory?

What will listeners do at the end of the tour?

Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following announcement.

The last item on today’s meeting agenda is preparations for next week’s business conference in Germany. Linda Wong from marketing and Chris Owen from sales will be representing our company at the conference. This conference will connect us with more clients and more advantageous business opportunities. Therefore, everyone is asked to e-mail a departmental status report in the first quarter to both Ms. Wong and Mr. Owen before the end of the week to help them prepare. Thank you.

What will happen next week?

What benefit does the speaker mention?

What are the listeners asked to do?

Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following introduction.

Welcome to the opening ceremony for this year’s Young Novelists Seminar. This seminar is available to students from high school to university, and will help the aspiring would be novelists grow and develop into the masters of tomorrow. The first thing we ask everyone to do is to fill out a name tag and attach it to your clothes. There are over one hundred students here and it’s difficult to keep track of everyone. Next up, Natasha Marsh, the renowned literary critic, is going to give the opening speech of the ceremony. Please listen up. She has some inspiring words for everyone today.

Who most likely are the listeners?

What are the listeners asked to do?

Who is Natasha Marsh?

Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following news report.

This is Ron Brixton from CCR News. I’m here at the WingTip shoe store next to Hyde Park where hundreds of people have been camping overnight, waiting to buy
the new running shoe the company will release tomorrow. Some people have camped here overnight or taken the day off work to be here. From the look of it, you’d think they were giving the shoes away. The shoe is a huge upgrade on WingTip’s last pair of shoes because of their new Boost technology. The Boost technology is made with three stripes of an innovative material the company has developed, which contains thousands of specially formulated foam pellets called “energy capsules”. To show appreciation to its most loyal customers, WingTip are giving out a limited edition pair on the first day of sales, which features the signature of the Chicago Blue’s star forward Jerry Halliwell.

According to the speaker, what is happening today?

What does the speaker mean by “you’d think they were giving the shoes away”?

According to the speaker, what is WingTip offering on the first day of sales?

Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following introduction.

Our next guest speaker is Gary Hardwell, CEO of Broadbank industries. His company is responsible for funding our latest work, building wells in Africa. The value of his contributions can be seen on the walls of his office, which are lined with pictures of the villages he has provided with clean drinking water. In the last year Broadbank industries has donated over 12 million dollars and built over 3000 wells across the poorest regions of Africa. This has grown into Mr. Hardwell’s greatest passion, and he now spends about six months of each year in Africa overseeing his workes and ensuring his money is being spent in the right places. I think it’s safe to say that Mr. Hardwell should leave some room on his walls. In the next year he intends to increase well production by 10%. He has written a book about his experiences titled Water is Life: Giving Back to the World. Today he will preview the book and show some video footage of the work he is doing in Africa. Please put your hands together for Mr. Hardwell.

According to the speaker, how can we see the value of Mr. Hardwell’s work?

Why does the speaker say, “I think it’s safe to say that Mr. Hardwell should leave some room on his walls”?

What will Mr. Hardwell do today?

Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following telephone message.

Hello, Ms. Francis. This is Barry Walls from Calvin Fashion. We received your design portfolio last month. I’m sorry I didn’t call you sooner. I was out of town on a
business trip. I really like your designs. It is exactly the kind of look we are going for in our summer collection. I would like to meet you for dinner in the next few days and show you the designs we are interested in. If you are happy with the arrangement we can go back to my office and prepare contract. Please get back to me as soon as possible, so we can arrange a time. I really look forward to working with you.

Where does the speaker most likely work?

Why does the speaker say “I was out of town on a business trip”?

What does the speaker offer to the woman?

Questions 92 through 94 refer to the following telephone message and chart.

Hello. This is George Benson from Winbox Computers. Wemade a catering order two weeks ago, but we need to make some changes. We have added some additional businesses to the luncheon. So, we are going to need to increase the number of cold meat trays we ordered to 10. And the mixed salad plates to 8. Everything else can remain the same. Our order number is 5521673, please give me a call back to confirm the changes. Thanks.

What type of event is being catered?

Look at the graphic. Which items were not changed?

What is the listener asked to do?

Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following tour guide and map.

Hi all. Welcome to the annual Florist Convention. It’s a pleasure to see so many people here today. My name is Juliette White and I am the president of the Maryland Florist Association. Today will be a great day filled with a lot of informative seminars and practical examples of how to improve your skills in all areas of floristry. First thing in the morning, everyone should meet at 09:00 A.M. on the street in front of the tulip garden. In the Tulip Garden we have the most diverse collection of tulips in England. At the moment, most are blooming so it’s a fantastic opportunity to see how you can make new and exciting arrangements. One more thing, I suggest is that you visit the aviary before you go home. The combination of the animal life and flowers is truly a sight to behold.

Who most likely is the speaker?

Look at the graphic. Where will the listeners go first?

What does the speaker encourage listeners to do before they leave?

Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following advertisement and chart.

Hello, Granville Produce shoppers. It’s our first birthday and we’re commemorating it with a special offer this week through Sunday. You’ll be able to take advantage of our great savings. Make sure you stop by our heirloom tomato corner where you can find our award winning selection of heirloom tomatoes of every variety and colour. By far the best deal is the Brandywine this season. Normally at $2.50 per pound the Brandywine won’t last long. Don’t wait! Come into Granville Produce right away before all of the fresh delicious vegetables are gone. Thank you for being our loyal customers over the past year! We hope to make this birthday the first of many!

When will the special sale be over?

What is indicated about Granville Produce?

Look at the graphic. Why is the Brandywine such a good deal?