TL39: Part 04

Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following excerpt from a talk.

I’d like to thank Littleton Books for inviting me here this evening. And I’m also grateful to everyone in the audience for showing up. Today, I’ll be sharing several excerpts from my latest book, Tiger in the Night. This work is an autobiography based on my experiences growing up in a small South African town. It also describes my struggles in becoming a published writer. This section will last about an hour… um, until around 7:15 p.m. I will then take a short break and return at 7:30 p.m. to answer questions. Following that, I’ll be happy to autograph copies of my book, which will be available for sale. Now, the first passage you will hear is about my early childhood.

Where most likely are the listeners?

What is the speaker’s newest work about?

What will most likely happen at 7:30 p.m.?

Questions 74 through 76 refer to the following advertisement.

Whether you are decorating a reception hall or looking for a simple gift, Green Solutions has the perfect floral arrangement for you! That’s because we are one of Edinburgh’s largest floral shops. In fact, we have over 3,000 square meters of showroom space full of beautiful plants and vases. To view our huge selection of premade arrangements, come to our store at 341 Vincent Street. Customers who mention this advertisement to one of our cashiers will qualify for a 5 percent discount on any purchase.

What kind of business is being advertised?

According to the speaker, why should listeners visit Green Solutions?

How can listeners receive a price reduction?

Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following telephone message.

Hello. This is Eric Krauss from Timberlake Flea Market calling for Theresa McCartney. I’m pleased to let you know that your booth application has been approved. It wasn’t an easy decision. We received over 50 applications for the one remaining booth. However, I thought having an artist in the market would attract a whole new set of shoppers. As I told you previously, the booth is currently occupied but will be available in three weeks. In the meantime, we need to get your signature on the rental agreement. I’ll be in the office from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. tomorrow, so stop by anytime.

Who most likely is the speaker?

What does the speaker mean when he says, “It wasn’t an easy decision”?

What is mentioned about the booth?

Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following news report.

In other news, transportation officials in Austin have temporarily halted construction of the SwiftRail commuter train system. The interruption comes amid criticism from a group of local citizens. Residents from the Kingfield neighborhood are claiming that rail lines are being built too close to their homes. Mary Stenos, the head of the transportation department, held a press conference on Wednesday regarding the matter. She stated that residents’ complaints were being taken seriously and that work on the SwiftRail would be stopped until the issue is resolved. She also said that updates will continue to be posted at www.swiftrail.gov to keep the public informed on the progress of construction.

What does the speaker mention about the commuter train system?

What did Mary Stenos do on Wednesday?

According to the speaker, why should listeners visit the Web site?

Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following advertisement.

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What is being advertised?

What is required to be represented by Ace Solutions?

What does the speaker recommend that the listeners do?

Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following speech.

I am honored to be here on behalf of Lifan Industries at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. Lifan Industries was founded over 25 years ago as a supplier of simple plastic parts to television manufacturers, but over time, we began producing more high-tech components. For the last decade, we’ve had exclusive contracts to produce LED screens and chipsets for industry giants Silverstar, Vivica, and PTF. But that’s not our final goal. Today, I’d like to announce that Lifan Industries will begin producing consumer electronics under its own brand next year. If you’ll all turn your attention to the screen here, I’ll give you a glimpse of some of the products that we plan to launch in January.

What type of business is Lifan Industries?

Why does the speaker say, “But that’s not our final goal”?

What most likely will happen next?

Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following talk.

Welcome to the Masami Teahouse in Kyoto, Japan. The teahouse was built in the late 1700s and originally served as a private club for prestigious members of society. As you can see on this map, the complex includes a large dining area, kitchen, ceremonial rooms, garden, and even sleeping quarters for guests. Moreover, the teahouse was also used for numerous special occasions, including weddings, political gatherings, and receptions for members of the royal family. It now functions as a popular tourist site.

What facility does the teahouse include?

What is mentioned about the teahouse?

According to the speaker, what is the teahouse now used as?

Questions 92 through 94 refer to the following telephone message.

Good morning, Mr. Parker. This is Akita Kang from Goldman and Associates. I’m interested in having you audition for a movie my agency has been hired to do the casting for. I was going to speak to your agent about this, but apparently she is on vacation until next month. So, I decided to contact you directly. Anyway, it is a supporting role in a romantic comedy. I know… all of your previous parts have been in action movies. But it’s a great opportunity to expand your résumé and try something new. You have several days to make a decision. I’ll send you a preliminary copy of the screenplay to look over. Let me know what you think.

What is the main topic of the message?

What does the speaker imply when she says, “All of your previous parts have been in action movies”?

What will the speaker provide to the listener?

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

Thank you all so much for joining our annual job fair. Your participation will be especially appreciated by our students. Many of them have experienced problems finding companies interested in hiring recent college graduates during this recession. We’re happy to welcome many new participants this year, including our sponsor, Global Education. Before you head out to your booths, I need to let you know that there has been a switch in the room assignments. We originally planned to have engineering companies in room 202, but more of these types of firms signed up than expected, so we’ve decided to let them use the largest room… uh, the one initially assigned to the finance and investment companies. Any questions?

Who most likely is the speaker addressing?

What is mentioned about Global Education?

Look at the graphic. Which is the largest room at the event?

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

Good afternoon. This is Beverly Gilder. I stayed at the… um… Presidential Palace for the first time when I was in Manila last week. While I enjoyed the experience, I’ve run into a problem. I didn’t closely examine my bill upon check-out, and I just noticed an error. I was charged for laundry services that I did not use. I would like you to review your billing records, refund me the amount in question, and e-mail me a corrected bill. This needs to be done as soon as possible because I have to turn in my final expense report on Friday. Thank you.

What did the speaker fail to do?

Look at the graphic. How much will the speaker probably be refunded?

What will the speaker do on Friday?