TL34: Part 04

Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following radio broadcast.

This is Katie Jackson on TT Radio 96.1 FM, and it’s time for your morning traffic report. Drivers heading into the downtown area should take note that there is heavy traffic on the Bayport Bridge. There was a collision involving three cars approximately 20 minutes ago at the south entrance to the bridge, resulting in the closure of two of the northbound lanes. Elsewhere, workers are conducting routine repair work on the Harborview Expressway, which is the other main road into the city’s business district. Motorists should expect delays of up to 40 minutes. Clearing these backups will take about two hours. In the meantime, it would be best to commute by subway this morning.

Why is traffic heavy on the Bayport Bridge?

When will traffic in the city return to normal?

What should listeners do to learn more about the company?

Who most likely is the speaker?

What will most likely happen by next Tuesday?

What is the listener instructed to do?

Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following telephone message.

Hello, Ms. Hollandale. This is Shawn Reardon, your tax adviser, calling about your annual tax return. I was just going through the documents you provided, and I realized that some figures are missing. Specifically, I don’t have any information about the income you earned as a freelance photographer. These earnings obviously have to be included in your tax return. Could you please e-mail me copies of the receipts that you issued to your clients last year? I won’t be able to file your state and federal tax forms until you’ve done this. Thank you.

Why is the speaker calling?

According to the speaker, what has already been agreed upon?

When are negotiations expected to finish?

Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following advertisement.

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What is being advertised?

How can the listener get the FlexTouch 3?

What does the speaker mean when she says, “no need to worry”?

Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following talk.

I want to express how much we at Green Renewal appreciate all of you donating your time and energy to help us remove waste from the grounds of Pine Park. Your task this morning is to walk around the park and pick up litter that accumulated throughout the winter. You’ll be doing this in groups of four, each of which will be assigned to a specific area. As you can see, the park is quite large. I expect today’s work to take at least four hours, so we’d better get started right away. If you all follow me to the van parked next to that row of flowers, I’ll give the necessary equipment to everyone.

What is the purpose of the talk?

What is mentioned about Clarence Meyers?

What does the speaker imply when she says, “You’ll want to pay close attention to this part”?

Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following report.

And now for business news… The Harvest Supermarkets chain has announced the acquisition of its rival, Atlantic Foods. Donald Parker, who established Harvest Supermarkets 12 years ago, assured consumers at a press conference this morning that the joining of the two companies would not result in less variety or higher prices. Harvest will retain Atlantic Foods’ most popular product lines and remains committed to giving its customers the best value for their money. Mr. Parker also stated that the deal would put his company in a position to compete with the national supermarket chains. Although time is required for consolidation, he plans on opening at least three stores later this year.

What is the main topic of the report?

What does the speaker mean when he says, “We don’t need to discuss pay increases today”?

What does the speaker tell listeners to do?

Who most likely is Oscar Juan?

What is mentioned about the resort?

What will most likely happen in February?

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

Hello, Mr. Chen. This is Karen calling from the Emerald Lodge regarding the reservation you made through our website. In your follow-up e-mail, you requested a room overlooking the pool area. Unfortunately, that entire wing will be unavailable to guests on the night you will be staying with us because it is being renovated. However, I could book you a larger room with a view of the ocean at no additional charge. Please call me back to let me know if this is acceptable. In addition, you inquired about arranging transportation from the airport. We have a shuttle bus that picks up passengers at the arrivals terminal. Um, it stops at the exit closest to the car rental center, directly opposite the taxi stand. Thank you.

Where does the speaker work?

What are listeners asked to do?

What will the speaker include in an e-mail?

Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following talk and graph.

I have one more thing to discuss before we finish up today. As most of you know, the company’s latest refrigerator model has been very popular with consumers. Um, although sales revenues are still down a bit from earlier this year, we experienced our largest increase in the month of its launch. I met with some of the board members yesterday, and they expect the same level of success when we begin selling our new dishwasher in October. You know what that means… We’re going to have to develop an effective advertising strategy. So I’d like each of you to come up with one proposal to share with the other members of the team when we get together again on Friday.

Look at the graphic. When was the new refrigerator model released?

Look at the graphic. Which information on the coupon is incorrect?

What are listeners encouraged to do?

Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following telephone message and credit card statement.

Good morning, Ms. Harkins. I’m Owen Connor from the accounting department. I need to speak to you about the charges you made to your company credit card in London last month. I believe you were participating in the product launch at the Riverside Electronics Exhibition. I received your e-mail with the scans of the statements for your airfare, meals, and accommodations, but there’s an issue with one of the transactions. It is company policy that staff can only charge a maximum of £30 per meal. It would probably be best if we talked about this in person rather than over the phone. Why don’t you stop by my office tomorrow morning? Say around eleven? Thanks.

Why did the listener travel to London?

Look at the graphic. Which transaction does the speaker want to discuss?

Look at the graphic. Which office will Mr. Reynolds visit on Friday?