TL37: Part 04

Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following announcement.

Welcome to the Stanbridge Museum of History. Drop by our information counter in the lobby to pick up a facility map and a brochure with details on our current exhibits. Also, don’t forget to check out our newest display, Art of the Ancient Egyptians, located on the second floor in Hall D. This exhibit runs for this month only, with artifacts on loan from museums around the globe. And at the end of your visit at the museum, browse through our gift shop. As guests, you will qualify for 10 percent off any purchase if you present your admission ticket!

What is available at the information counter?

What does the speaker recommend listeners do?

How can listeners receive discounted merchandise?

Questions 74 through 76 refer to the following announcement.

Before we leave for the day, I’d like to remind everyone that our second office will open next week. The new furniture has been delivered and our moving date has been scheduled. But… well… we’ve got a lot to do before then. Those of you transferring will need to return your ID badges, pick up new security clearance tags, update your listings in the employee directory, and notify your clients of your new contact information in advance. If you have any questions about things like the office layout or available facilities, contact George Jennings, who is in charge of the new office.

What is the main topic of the announcement?

Why does the speaker say, “we’ve got a lot to do before then”?

What is mentioned about George Jennings?

Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following telephone message.

This is Gwen Stevens from Horizon Landscaping calling for Paul Carranza. We’ve come up with several proposals for the design of your building’s courtyard. I would like to install a decorative fountain in the middle of the space. I also suggest planting a variety of flowers along the courtyard’s main path. That will make the space feel very relaxing. If you don’t care for that idea, however, I have sketches of other possible designs as well. Could you call me back and let me know what would be a good time for us to meet and go through the proposals? Thank you for this opportunity, and I look forward to getting started.

What field does the speaker work in?

What does the speaker recommend?

What does the speaker ask Mr. Carranza to do?

Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following speech.

Welcome to the annual Olympia Heart Association meeting. It’s surprising that so many of you made it despite the storm. I’m happy to say that we have a very special guest with us tonight — Dr. Mildred Jenkins. I’m sure you’ve heard of her. Not only was Dr. Jenkins the first female heart surgeon to set up a practice in Olympia, but she was also our association’s first female president and the founder of our program to improve heart health among children in the city. Tonight, she will give us an update about her ongoing initiative to remove unhealthy snacks from local schools. Now, without further ado, let’s welcome Dr. Jenkins to the stage.

Why is the speaker surprised?

What does the speaker mean when he says, “I’m sure you’ve heard of her”?

What is Dr. Jenkins currently working on?

Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following announcement.

Could I have everyone’s attention for a few moments? I just want to go over a couple of reminders before we start our shift. First, our order of new protective goggles has arrived. So, please pick up a pair before heading to the factory floor. Also, we have an inspection on Friday, so make sure to report any equipment problems to the technical department as soon as possible. That way, they will have sufficient time to make repairs before the inspection takes place. Finally, please ensure that your work areas are tidy and in order before you go home today.

Why is the announcement being given?

What item will listeners most likely pick up?

What are listeners asked to do before leaving?

Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.

Good afternoon, everyone. I just met with the customer service manager to discuss the response to our newest e-Book reader — the Universe Plus. It really took me by surprise. The Universe Plus is our most advanced model ever, so I thought it would be well received, but many customers complained that the screen is too dark and the operating system is too complicated. Not much can be done about the screen until the next annual release, but I think our team can fix the software problem. I’m going to e-mail all of you copies of the complaints now. I’d like you to look over them and think of a way to address the problem.

Who most likely are the listeners?

What does the speaker imply when she says, “It really took me by surprise”?

According to the speaker, what should the employees do?

Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following advertisement.

Are you looking for a bargain on furniture? Look no further than Fair Value. Located in downtown Astoria, Fair Value stocks quality pre-owned merchandise for the office and home. Nowhere else will you find items like conference tables and sofas at such affordable prices. Not only that, but all paying customers receive instant membership to our online auction site at www.fairvalue.com. Come into Fair Value this holiday weekend, and we’ll also include free delivery for purchases of $600 or more.

What kind of business is being advertised?

According to the advertisement, what is provided to customers?

According to the speaker, how can customers receive membership?

Questions 92 through 94 refer to the following talk.

As most of you are aware, the provincial government has hired our firm to develop a new tourism campaign for British Columbia. It will target consumers in the US, Mexico, and Canada. We will emphasize how British Columbia can offer travelers a fairly priced, enjoyable holiday. We plan to launch the campaign this spring, so we need to get everything set up soon. Our team will be responsible for finding corporate sponsors. We plan to work in partnership with airlines, hotel chains, and other tourism-based businesses to develop a special promotional campaign. So, for our next meeting, you all need to come up with lists of potential companies that we should get in touch with.

What is the topic of the talk?

What does the speaker say will happen in the spring?

What are listeners instructed to do?

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

Thank you all for joining Synergy’s beta test session. As you know, we produce bookkeeping programs for small companies such as yours. Well… in February, we’re replacing our best-selling program with a successor. Ledger Pro — the new program — builds upon the strengths of our top program and adds features that were requested in the customer experience surveys you previously submitted. For the test session, we’ll update your systems to Ledger Pro, and you will simply continue to perform your bookkeeping duties as you have in the past. If you come across any glitches or errors, just send us a quick e-mail. It’s that simple.

Who most likely are the listeners?

Look at the graphic. Which program will be replaced in February?

According to the speaker, what should the listeners do?

Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following telephone message and order form.

Good morning. This is Glenda Brown from LMZ Investments. I need to change an order that I recently placed on your website. Christina Chine, the manager of our new office in Miami, just notified me that she will have a larger staff than planned. We have some extra desks that can be used, and we won’t require additional cubicle partitions or file cabinets… but I need to double the number of seats. We’ll need, uh, 30 in total. The accounting manager wants me to use a different company credit card to pay for the new charges, so please call me back for the number and expiration date. My contact details are included on the original order form. Thank you.

Who is Christina Chine?

Look at the graphic. Which quantity is no longer accurate?

What information will the speaker provide?