TL33: Part 03

Questions 32 through 34 refer to the following conversation.

Man: Welcome to the Excel Corporate Charity Event. If you tell me your full name and the company you are affiliated with, I can let you know which seat you have been assigned to.

Woman: My name is Prema Khan, and I’m representing my investment firm, Mumbai International. But before I find my seat, is there a place where I can hang my coat? I’d rather not keep it with me all night.

Man: First, let me lead you to your table. Then, I would be happy to check your coat for you.

What event is taking place?

What information does the man ask the woman for?

What will the man most likely do next?

Questions 35 through 37 refer to the following conversationwith three speakers.

Woman: Hey, Mark and Floyd. Did you guys see the memo about the upcoming changes to the travel expense policy?

Man 1: Yes, Samantha. I’m glad the company has decided to increase the amount that employees will be reimbursed for transportation to $5,000 per trip.

Man 2: That’ll really help when booking flights for business trips.

Woman: Don’t you think it’s a bit high? On my last business trip, I didn’t spend more than $1,600 for all my travel expenses.
Man 1: Sure… but your team members don’t have to travel internationally.

Man 2: Exactly. Members of the technology team, like Floyd and I, go abroad frequently to complete projects.

Woman: Oh, right. I forgot that your department is putting in the computer system for one of our international partners’ new headquarters.

What are the speakers mainly discussing?

What is implied about Samantha?

What does the woman say about the company’s partners?

Questions 38 through 40 refer to the following conversation.

Man: Ms. Ellison, is it possible for us to get new computer monitors for the office? The graphic designers say the resolution quality of our current computer screens is rather poor. It seems to negatively impact their work.

Woman: I’ve been meaning to do that for quite a while. We couldn’t afford to upgrade in the past, but we have enough funds this month. I’ll ask the office manager to order high-resolution monitors for all our designers.

Man: They will certainly appreciate that. And if you’re unsure about which models to get, I can ask the staff for their opinions on the matter.

What is the topic of the conversation?

How will the office manager most likely use the funds?

What does the man say he can do?

Questions 41 through 43 refer to the following conversation.

Woman: Hi, Adrian. I need to talk to you about our plans for tomorrow. I know I offered to drive us to the amusement park in the morning, but I don’t think I’ll be able to. For some reason, my car won’t start. I’m going to have it towed to a repair center to be fixed.

Man: That’s OK. Rachel should still have room in her van, so I’m sure we can ride with her instead.

Woman: Great. Do you think she will also be able to pick me up from my house? Since I won’t have a vehicle, it will be hard for me to meet up with everyone.

Man: I don’t think she’ll mind, but I’ll ask her anyway.

What problem does the woman identify?

What solution does the man suggest?

What does the woman inquire about?

Questions 44 through 46 refer to the following conversation.

Man: Beth… I’m glad I caught you. Our company is designing Fieldstone Incorporated’s new Portland office, so I’m meeting with one of their representatives next week to discuss the project time table. I’d like you to join me.

Woman: OK. I heard about the new contract, but I didn’t know I’d be involved. I assume you’re going to be running the project, right?

Man: I’m helping out during the early stages. As Jenna Adams is the team leader, I won’t really have a supervisory role.

Woman: This is going to be her first time in a management role, isn’t it?

Man: Yes. But she has worked on similar projects in the past, so I’m confident that she will do well.

Why will the speakers meet with a Fieldstone Incorporated representative?

Why does the man say, “I’m helping out during the early stages”?

Who is Jenna Adams?

Questions 47 through 49 refer to the following conversation.

Woman: Hey, Larry. How are things going here at the ticketing office? I just want to check and see if the new software we installed is working OK.

Man: Oh, it’s been wonderful! It is easy to use and saves a lot of time. I’ve been able to serve twice as many customers as usual this morning.

Woman: That’s good news. I was hoping it would make your job easier. Do you think any other agents will need training on how to use it?

Man: Yes. Two new employees are starting next week, so I’ll have to provide them with some instructions.

Why did the woman visit the office?

Why is the man pleased?

What will the man most likely do next week?

Questions 50 through 52 refer to the following conversation.

Man: Welcome to Prim Hair. Do you have an appointment with one of our stylists today?

Woman: Oh, I’ve stopped in to view your selection of merchandise. I use Nature’s Touch shampoo and was told that you carry the brand. If so, I’d like to buy some.

Man: Yes, we do. Also, we’re having a promotion on that brand this week, so everything from that line is available for 10 percent off its normal retail price.

Woman: That’s great. I’ll look over what you have in stock.

Where most likely are the speakers?

What does the woman want to do?

What does the man say about Nature’s Touch brand?

Questions 53 through 55 refer to the following conversation.

Woman: I just went through the income statement prepared by the accounting team. I’m a little concerned because sales have declined at many of the cosmetics stores we operate.

Man: I know. Apparently, our main competitor now offers an online service. Customers can order products through the company’s website and have them delivered on the same day.

Woman: That is a lot more convenient than visiting one of our shops in person.

Man: That’s what I’m getting at. We need to figure out a way to be more competitive.

Woman: Well, the solution seems obvious… We should develop a similar service.

Man: Yeah. I’m going to put together a presentation about this for the CEO.

What did the woman recently do?

What problem does the woman mention?

What does the man imply when he says, “That’s what I’m getting at”?

Questions 56 through 58 refer to the following conversation.

Man: Hi, Brenda. Do you have any plans for this Saturday? I was hoping to go to the opening of a photo exhibit at Mendez Gallery with some other members from our department. Would you like to come with us?

Woman: Thanks for the invitation. I was supposed to meet my friend Peter, but he called and said he couldn’t make it due to a family obligation. So, I’d be happy to come with you to the exhibit instead.

Man: Wonderful! I’m sure you’ll like the nature and landscape pictures at the gallery. By the way, we’re thinking of having lunch at a café in the area before going to the gallery. You are more than welcome to join us.

What does the man plan to do on Saturday?

What does the woman say about her friend?

What will the man probably do before going to Mendez Gallery?

Questions 59 through 61 refer to the following conversation.

Man: Hello, this is Joshua Curtis from Ridley Institute. We were supposed to receive a piece of specialty laboratory equipment from your store last Friday, but it wasn’t delivered.

Woman: Oh, I apologize for that. Your item was most likely included in the recent shipment, which was delayed due to bad weather. Now that weather conditions have improved, your order will be mailed out today.

Man: I hope I get the machine soon, because we’ll need it for our next research project. Do you know when the shipment will arrive here?

Woman: It should take about three to five business days.

What is the man inquiring about?

Where most likely does the man work?

Why does the man want to get the item soon?

Questions 62 through 64 refer to the following conversation and map.

Woman: Jonathan, have you found a place to order a cake from for our company’s 10th anniversary dinner?

Man: I want to use Norman’s Bakery again this time. It usually does a stellar job and it’s… uh… right next to Marshall Park.

Woman: That’s true, but they don’t offer any gluten-free options, which several staff members require. What about Medley Cakes?

Man: Haven’t you heard? Medley Cakes closed last month. A new bakery called French Delights took over that location.

Woman: Hmm… I guess we’ll have to use Katy’s Confections. It’s quite expensive, though.

Man: Actually, someone mentioned that a new vegan, gluten-free bakery had opened across from where Medley Cakes used to be. I’ll try to get in touch with them.

What kind of event are the speakers planning?

Look at the graphic. When did a promotional event take place?

Look at the graphic. Which establishment does the man say he will contact?

Questions 65 through 67 refer to the following conversation and table.

Man: Hello. I’m interested in taking your center’s ceramics course. I filled out the registration form ahead of time and brought it with me today.

Woman: Great. I’ll take the form and get you registered. So, you’d… ah… you’d prefer the Thursday night class. Unfortunately, that class is full.

Man: I see. Well, I’ll register for another day in the evening, then. I need to take the class at night, since I work until 7 p.m. every day.

Woman: OK. You’re signed up for the day and time I’ve circled on this table. If you don’t know where the class is being held, I can give you a map showing that as well.

What did the man do in advance?

Look at the graphic. Which instructor will teach the man’s class?

What does the woman offer to do?

Questions 68 through 70 refer to the following conversation and bar graph.

Man: We really need to hurry up and finish this sales report so we can make it to today’s off-site training workshop in time. It starts in just 30 minutes.

Woman: Don’t worry. We have just a few more things to do. We’ve still got to indicate that October was when revenues were the lowest.

Man: Are you sure? I think the month before we held the promotional event for our EC tablet was when sales were the poorest.

Woman: Oh, you’re right. Let me fix that on the graph. OK. Done.

Man: Great. Now, we just need to wrap up the typed summary. Do you think we can do that within a half hour?

Woman: Should be possible. I have the template from last month’s report that we can use as a reference.

Why are the speakers in a rush?

Look at the graphic. When did a promotional event take place?

What must the speakers still complete?