TL49: Part 04

Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following announcement.

Attention, shoppers! Today is the first day of our spring sales event. This is being held on the first floor. All art supplies are now on sale, starting from as little as one dollar. We’ve got great deals on brushes, canvases, paint, and more! Also, from now until August thirtieth, we’re accepting submissions for our summer art contest! This is a wonderful opportunity for aspiring artists to get their work shown. Please visit the information desk for details. Thank you for shopping at Baxter’s Art Supply Store.

Where is the announcement being made?

What can listeners find on the first floor?

What are listeners encouraged to do by August 30?

Questions 74 through 76 refer to the following telephone message.

Hi, Armand, this is Linda from the management office of Redfox Apartments. I received your message about your dishwasher not working properly, so I’ve called a repair person to come and fix it on Monday morning at eleven o’clock. Since you’ll probably be at work at that time, could you please stop by the management office before then? You’ll need to leave a letter giving permission for the repair person to enter in your absence.

Who most likely is the speaker?

What is the speaker calling about?

Why is the listener asked to stop by an office?

Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following news report.

This is Maria Santos, your technology reporter for RMT News, reporting live this week from the Global Technologies Trade Show. Throughout the week, I’ll be showing you some of the latest products on display here. Right now I have in my hand the newest mobile phone from Helios Wireless – the Helios Ten. What’s really unique about this phone is its revolutionary screen. Helios has developed a glare-proof material for the screen that’s easy to read outdoors even on the sunniest days. I’ve tried it and it works! If you’re coming to the trade show this week, be sure to check out this product at the Helios booth in aisle six.

What product is the speaker discussing?

What is unique about the product?

What does the speaker suggest some listeners do?

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

Hi, everyone. Thanks for coming to this last-minute meeting. Remember the large order of glassware we shipped to the client in California? It’s been a week. So, I called the shipping company this morning, and apparently we put the wrong address on the labels. They’ve located the boxes and are reshipping them immediately to the correct address. But since we could have lost one of our biggest clients over this mistake, I want to make sure this never happens again. Masaki, I’d like you to go through our address list and double-check all of our clients’ addresses.

Why has the meeting been called?

Why does the speaker say, “It’s been a week”?

What does the speaker ask Masaki to do?

Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following telephone message.

Hi, it’s Soon-Hee from Payroll. I’m looking over some paperwork for your new employee, um… a Mr. Kyle Ellis. He didn’t fill out one of the tax forms he received at yesterday’s new-hire orientation. I can’t finish entering him into our system until I have that information. It’s important we take care of this today, so he can get paid on time. Can you send Mr. Ellis to my office as soon as possible? I realize this may interrupt his training. This form is only one page, though. Um… thanks.

Which department does the speaker work for?

What does the speaker ask the listener to do?

What does the speaker mean by, “This form is only one page, though”?

Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following tour information.

During this special tour of Longmark Batteries’ manufacturing plant, I’ll show you exactly how our scientists and engineers develop our Longmark Batteries, as well as how our production team manufactures the final products. Longmark has become one of the leading companies in the energy industry, and we strive to create innovative and cutting-edge products. At the end of the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from Laura Shen, one of our leading scientists here at Longmark. Dr. Shen will discuss some of our newest research and products. Please note that photography is not allowed during the tour as it is distracting to our workers. Now, follow me!

What product will listeners learn about on the tour?

Who is Laura Shen?

What does the speaker mention about the tour?

Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following announcement.

Hello, everyone. Thanks again for attending this screening of my film documentary, Cultural Cuisines. I apologize again for starting a little late — the projector wasn’t working properly. Before I show the film, I’d like to tell you a bit about it. A few years ago, I traveled to Bolivia and fell in love with its food and its food culture. In the movie, a group of people from a small Bolivian village shows you how problems can be resolved while everyone’s enjoying a delicious meal. At two hours long, it is a long film, but I’ll be answering questions when it’s over.

Who most likely is the speaker?

What caused a delay?

Why does the speaker say, “I’ll be answering questions when it’s over”?

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

Good morning, team. Congratulations on creating such a successful marketing campaign for our Heritage Mill cookies. We’ve already seen a dramatic increase in this product’s sales since the launch of the television commercial, so I’d like you to expand this marketing campaign to our other products as well. According to a recent survey, our customers really liked the images of families eating together that they saw in our commercials. So let’s keep this concept in mind as we think of ideas for our other products. We’ll discuss those ideas at our meeting next week.

Who is the speaker congratulating?

What do customers like about the commercial?

What most likely will listeners do next week?

Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following public announcement and boarding pass.

Attention all passengers on Flight WA15. Due to inclement weather, this flight has been canceled. We’re very sorry for the inconvenience. In order to assist you in making alternative travel arrangements, we’ll be calling passengers up to the counter according to your boarding zone numbers. Please take out your boarding passes and look at the zone number you have been assigned. Approach the counter only when we call the group with your zone number. In just a few moments, we will begin unloading your luggage. Please listen for a separate announcement about where to retrieve your bags. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

What is the announcement about?

Look at the graphic. Which number should James Albertson pay attention to now?

What will the speaker announce later?

Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting and chart.

Last week I went to the yearly retreat for Kierson Bookstore managers. The good news coming out of that meeting concerns money. Each store in the chain will have an increased budget next year to spend on expanding one of the sections in their store. After I returned, I took an informal survey about what kind of books customers would like us to carry more of. As you can see from the chart, it’s clear which one they like the best. Unfortunately, the art section will need to be reduced. That inventory has become too expensive to stock.

What event did the speaker recently attend?

What topic does the speaker report on?

Look at the graphic. Which store section will be expanded?