TL42: Part 04

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

I just have a quick announcement to make before we finish up. We’re expecting a lot of shoppers here next week who are picking up last minute groceries for the holidays. Starting on Monday, we’ll be extending our store hours until 10 P.M. We need cashiers and stock personnel to work extra hours all next week, so you’ll have a chance to make some overtime pay. If you’re available, please put your name on the schedule hanging in the break lounge.

Who most likely are the listeners?

What will happen on Monday?

What can listeners find in the break lounge?

Questions 74 through 76 refer to the following telephone message.

Hello, Mr. Diaz. This is Marianna Gibson. I’m calling because the IT department needs to install some security software on your computer. We installed the software on all the other computers in your department last week. However, you were on a business trip during that time. We’d like to address this issue before the end of the week if possible. You do not need to be present for the installation. All you need to do is send an e-mail to our department, telling us when it would be convenient for us to come and work on your computer. Thank you.

Which department does the speaker most likely work in?

What does the speaker imply when she says, “However, you were on a business trip during that time”?

What does the speaker suggest the listener do?

Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.

Before we go, there’s one last thing I wanted to mention to you at this meeting. Next month, our company will start a new employee development program which will encourage employees to participate in training classes and workshops that will develop skills they need for the job. If any of you are interested, Greta Janus is in charge of employee training for our company, and she has the resources to help you find a workshop that is suitable for you. I’ll send an e-mail to all the managers with a phone number, so you can speak to your manager if you’d like Greta’s guidance.

What is the speaker mainly talking about?

Who is Greta Janus?

What will the speaker do next?

Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following introduction.

I would like to welcome you all to the 24th annual Boston Film Festival. We have the honor of receiving director Abbott as our guest on the discussion panel this year. Jonathan Abbott is famous for his ground-breaking techniques for creating special color schemes in each of his movies. He has worked with many famous actors and actresses and will offer his insight into what makes a film engaging. Before we welcome director Abbott to the panel, I want to direct your attention to your registration packet. Please verify that you have your ticket to tonight’s film screening. If you are missing your ticket, please report to the box office after the discussion.

Where does the introduction take place?

According to the speaker, what is Director Abbott known for?

What are the listeners asked to do?

Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following broadcast.

Today in Local Business News, the Young Leaders Association announced it will double the number of annual grants next year. The increase has been made possible by the sponsorship of Pineville Text president Sanford Richard, who was once a grant recipient himself. With Richard’s contribution, young entrepreneurs will be selected to receive enough grant money to cover the costs of their first year in business. Applications open next month, and interested parties are encouraged to submit a business plan and a two-thousand-word essay detailing their goals over the next five years.

What is the broadcast mainly about?

According to the speaker, who is Sanford Richard?

What is the Young Leaders Association planning to do next month?

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

Today’s workshop will be centered on job interviews. Do you find it difficult to speak about your achievements in a job interview? It’s more common than you think. Today we’re going to practice what to say during a job interview. I will teach you how to stay confident, focused, and how to answer questions professionally. Let’s start by watching a short video. Please write down any questions you have while watching it.

What is the topic of the workshop?

Why does the speaker say, “It’s more common than you think”?

What are the listeners asked to do?

Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following talk.

Thanks for your interest in our innovative new accounting software. Are you reluctant to spend a fortune on an accountant to manage your finances for you? Have you ever tried to do it yourself, only to find out that you’ve made a mistake that has cost you money? Then our software can help you. Its new and improved interface makes it easy for anyone to manage their money on their own without any accounting expertise. Let me show you how simple the program is to use.

What product is the speaker selling?

What does the speaker say the product will help avoid?

What will the speaker do next?

Questions 92 through 94 refer to the following tour information.

OK, everyone. This is the next stop on our sights of New York tour. Please take a moment to look out the bus window to your left. This historic building is the Grand Opera House. We will be watching an opera performance at three o’clock. Before we enter the Upper House, you have two hours of free time for lunch. Dennis Italian Restaurant is located just across from the Upper House, and beside it is Parker Salad Bar. It’s a new restaurant, but Parker Salad Bar has an excellent lunch menu. Now I’m going to give you each a ticket to get into the Upper House. Please come to the theater twenty minutes before the performance starts.

What will the listeners do at 3:00?

Why does the speaker say, “Parker Salad Bar has an excellent lunch menu”?

What does the speaker say she will do next?

Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following telephone message and seating chart.

Hi. This is Bell. I’m wondering if you’re available on Saturday. A client gave me two tickets to the musical revival at Wesley Theater. I was thinking you might be interested. The seats are apparently really good—right in the center and directly in front of the stage. I know you really love musicals, so you’re the first person I thought of. Mark Beaty recently won a Best Direction award for the show, so I’m sure it’s a really entertaining performance. Call me back and let me know if you’re free.

What is the purpose of the call?

Look at the graphic. Which section does the speaker have tickets for?

Who is Mark Beaty?

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

Hello. I call to speak to the head receptionist, Gary Crawl. This is Jasper Cartwright, the consultant who is doing some work at the third-floor office for a few days. You gave me my temporary ID card when I checked in at the reception desk this morning. But after I got settled into my workspace, I noticed that the card expires before the end of my contract here. If you could issue me a new one, I’d really appreciate it. Thank you so much.

Which department is the speaker calling?

Look at the graphic. What information does the speaker say is incorrect?

What does the speaker ask the listener to do?