TL44: Part 04

Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following telephone message.

Hi, Freddie. It’s Bin from Zeno Advertising. I know that as the team leader I was supposed to give the presentation for the client tomorrow, but I can’t make it. My son had an accident, so I’ll need to be at the hospital all day. I need you to review my notes on the ad campaign so you can do the presentation without me. If the clients are satisfied, I’ll talk to Dave about letting you handle the Peckilar retailer account. Give me a call when you get this message. Thanks.

What kind of company does the speaker most likely work for?

Why should the listener review some notes?

What does the speaker offer the listener?

Questions 74 through 76 refer to the following talk.

Welcome everyone. I am Jay Caramel, and I’ll be showing you around the factory where we here at Deridual Arts Supplies make professional quality art pencils. On this tour, you’ll find out about the surprisingly complicated process of making the simple writing tools we use every day. Although the process can be quite interesting, we ask you not to take any photos. Flash photography, in particular, can distract the workers and pose a safety hazard to both you and them. Now we’ll start in the old factory museum. You’ll get to see exhibits about the company’s history and learn how pencils were made in the old days.

What is the purpose of the talk?

What does the man ask the listeners to do?

What will the listeners do next?

Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following announcement.

Attention, DUK Shopping Center customers! Before you leave today, make sure to visit our newly renovated second floor. You can shop in over fifty brand new clothing, shoe, and accessories stores. Make sure to stop by our first café, The Little Cup, for a hot beverage. Help us choose the best store in the mall by filling out a card at the café, and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a seventy-five dollar gift card. One entry per purchase is permitted.

Where is the announcement most likely being made?

What is the business now offering?

Why are customers asked to fill in a card?

Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.

Thank you for making it to the staff meeting. First off, I want to remind everyone to submit your sizing information for the new uniforms by Tuesday. Now I have a bit of bad news. Sales have been down for the past two months, so I want to encourage you all to have a positive attitude with the customers. In order to boost sales, we’re going to introduce some special seasonal beverages. I meant to have the new beverage menus for you today, but as you know, I’ve been ill the past two weeks. So, hopefully, I’ll have them by our next meeting.

What does the speaker remind the listeners to do by Tuesday?

What bad news does the speaker mention?

Why does the speaker say, “as you know I’ve been ill the past two weeks”?

Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.

OK, now that you have seen and tasted all the different wines that were delivered to our restaurant this week, I would like to talk to you about the changes to the menu for this weekend. Please remember all the flavor profiles of the new wines and always suggest pairing a glass of wine with the meal. You may know that most of our dining clients will opt for the house wine, but use the tips that our sommelier has just gone over with us. The goal is to sell more wine, but at the end of the day, customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance. For those of you who are scheduled for the dinner service in the main hall tonight, your goal is to sell just one bottle of wine. Now let’s take a look at the new uniform samples and decide what we will go with.

Who most likely are the listeners?

What does the speaker imply when she says, “customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance”?

What will the speaker do next?

Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following telephone message.

Hello. My name is Janelle Thompson. I purchased some film in your shop today and also looked at some cameras with one of your salespeople. Her name was Pamela, I believe. Anyway, I ordered one blue vintage camera, but I’ve changed my mind about the pickup. I don’t have time to come back to the shop, so I would prefer the camera to be delivered to my residence instead. If you call me back this afternoon, I have some time to talk about the extra delivery costs. Thank you.

What type of business is the speaker calling?

What is the purpose of the call?

What does the speaker say she can do this afternoon?

Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following announcement.

Good evening residents of Buena Vista Villa. Due to recent changes to the county fire code and in order to improve the overall safety of our residents, the north stairwell will be renovated and a new elevator will be installed as well. The renovations will take place on the first week of next month and we’ll proceed through the following forty-five days. The employees of the construction company working on this project will be provided temporary entrance into the building and all activity will be monitored by our security staff. If you have any questions or comments, please contact our office.

Why will the renovation work take place?

What will be installed in the building?

Why does the speaker say, “all activity will be monitored by our security staff”?

Questions 92 through 94 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.

Hello, everyone. I’m sure you’re all aware that Jennifer Kang, our district manager, is starting a program aimed at making our offices more eco-friendly. As we try to minimize our effect on the environment, some of our procedures will be changing. For example, rather than printing copies of the agenda for every meeting, we will be sending emails. Your managers will go over the details with you later. As you know, considering suggestions from employees in all positions is our policy. So, I encourage you to share with your manager any ideas you have on how to improve our office procedures with the environment in mind.

What is Jennifer Kang planning to do?

What company policy does the speaker mention?

According to the speaker, why should listeners talk to a manager?

Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following telephone message and floor plan.

This is Suman Lee calling. I just sent you the updated floor plan based on the specifications that you wanted. The area on the left has now been divided into the master bedroom and master bathroom. The living room has also been adjusted to reflect this change. The only space that remains the same as before is the kitchen. I agree with your decision to go back to the solid wood staircase as opposed to the raw tile spiral staircase we decided on last week. The solid wood staircase is a much better fit for the style of architecture of the house. Give me a call if you have any further questions or concerns.

Who most likely is the speaker?

What does the speaker say about the solid wood staircase?

Look at the graphic. Which area hasn’t been altered?

Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following announcement and aisle guide.

Good afternoon, Buymot Electronic shoppers. In honor of the Easter holiday, we will be putting a lot of merchandise on sale all weekend. Each day we will announce which of our quality electronics will get a price cut. Some of our most expensive items are seeing discounts, including printers, electronic accessories, and even desktop and laptop computers. Today, if you go take a look at our printers, you’ll see items marked down as much as fifty percent. It’s Friday, so you don’t have much time to take advantage of these deals before the end of the Easter holiday on Sunday night.

What is the store celebrating?

Look at the graphic. Which aisle contains discounted items today?

When will the event end?