TL13: Part 04

Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following telephone message.

Hello this is Sam Booth calling from Crimson Realty. This message is for Jordan King. I’m happy to say that someone is interested in making an offer on your house. I would like to stop by with the potential buyer this Thursday to discuss the sale in more detail. Please let me know what time on Thursday you’re available and I’ll arrange the time with the potential buyer. In the meantime, I suggest you clean up the house so it looks as impressive as possible for Thursday. Thank you.

Who most likely is the speaker?

Why would the speaker like to arrange a meeting?

What does the speaker suggest doing?

Questions 74 through 76 refer to the following news report.

Good morning radio listeners. This is Tim Lester with your morning news flash. An hour ago there was a serious collision at the intersection of Smith Avenue and Main Street. Traffic is extremely congested and it’s almost impossible to get anywhere downtown. As a result, tonight soccer match has been delayed by two hours. To allow spectators time to make it to the stadium. Oh, also remember, during halftime there will be a hot dog eating contest. The winner will receive an airline ticket to Hawaii.

What is the news report mainly about?

What event has been delayed?

What will the winner of the eating contest receive?

Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following announcement.

Welcome spectators. Please listen to a short announcement before the match begins. As of today you were no longer allowed to bring food and drinks from outside into the stadium. Please adhere to this new regulation. However, there are concession stands selling a variety of delicious snacks and beverages at reasonable prices. In addition, 5% off the proceeds made from concession stands will be donated to a charity that helps children with disabilities. Thank you.

Where is the announcement being made?

What is being announced?

What is said about some proceeds?

Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following weather report.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Edison County beginning at 4P.M. and lasting until 8P.M. Therefore all after school activities in Edison County have been canceled. Local residents are urged to take shelter in the basement or windowless room, and wait until the tornado has passed. Please stay tuned for more updates.

What is the speaker discussing?

What has been canceled?

What are local residents advised to do?

Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following speech.

Thank you! Thank you so much! It’s an incredible honor to be nominated as sales manager of the year. I have enjoyed the working at Optimal Telecommunications since myfirst day and it’s a privilege to be acknowledged for doing a job that I really love. This year our branch broke all the records for cell phone contracts and I have to say I couldn’t have done this without my talented team. Their passion and persistence has been vital to our success. So, I’d like to say I’m going to share my bonus amongst my team members as a sign of my appreciation for the hard work.

What is the purpose of the speech?

Why does the speaker say: “I couldn’t have done this without my talented team”?

Where most likely does the speaker work?

Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following talk.

Hi everybody. This week we will be renovating the restaurant. The work will be taking place from 8 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. for one week. Unfortunately, we will not be having a breakfast service during this period. If anyone was planning to come in and eat you might want to come in the evening. I know a lot of people really love our breakfast menu, so I will be giving a 10% discount on all dinner meals until renovations are complete.

What problem does the speaker mention?

What does the speaker imply when he says, “you might want to come in the evening”?

What does the speaker say he will do?

Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following telephone message.

Hi Trent. This is Fiona calling from the Fashion Warehouse. The delivery just came in and there is a lot of clothing on here we don’t usually order. I don’t recall any special sales coming up and I phoned Head Office and they said there is no reason why we receive them. Did you make the order? I’m going to call the supplier, but I want to check with you first, in case you ordered the products. Please call me back. I need to let Head Office know what to do by 1:00 P.M. and it’s already midday. Thanks Trent.

Where does the speaker work?

What problem does the speaker describe?

What does the woman mean when she says “I need to let Head Office know what to do by 1:00 P.M. and it’s already midday”?

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

Hello, is this Barry White? This is James Holding calling on behalf of The National Center for the Blind. We noticed that you did not renew your yearly donation to our center. If you could give me a few moments of your time, I would like to share some information with you. I would appreciate the opportunity to tell you how we use the donations we received to help the blind. You should have received the brochure in the mail. If I could direct your attention to it while we talk, I am sure that you will see how valuable our service is.

Distribution of funding in thousands of dollars for the assistance of the blind

Look at the graphic. What is the largest expense?

What is the listener asked to do?

Where does the speaker most likely work?

Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following excerpt from a speech and chart. 

Hello everyone. I would like to be in today seminar by asking you all to consider a few questions. First: how many of you would like to be rich? Everyone? Exactly! Second: how many of you would like to be happy? Everyone? Of course! I can promise you all that if you follow a few simple steps, you will be able to make a financial and life goals a reality. The Fast Ford Financial System or FFFS that I’ve developed as an easy step by step guide to living the good life. Today seminar is just an introduction, of course, in order to fulfill your financial potential you will need to enroll in one of my immersion programs.

Look at the graphic. What is the longest course?

Why is the listener most likely at the seminar?

What is the speaker trying to do?

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

Thank you all for coming to this meeting on such short notice. It has come to my attention that the Human Resource department has been overwhelmed lately with reports about messes in the common areas. As a regional manager, I feel it is my responsibility to take ownership of this problem before it gets completely out of control. Just so everybody is clear, the common areas include the kitchen, the foyer, recreation room A, and Lounge C on the 2nd floor. I don’t know who is responsible for this recent one of uncleanliness, but from now on we’re going to assign a staff member to monitor the condition of each area and sign off on it at the end of every day. We will do this until I feel everyone has learned to respect the space. Be sure to check the schedule to see which area you will be responsible for.

Who is speaking to the staff?

Look at the graphic. Which employee was given responsibility for two common areas on the same day?

What is indicated in the meeting?