TL50: Part 04

Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following announcement.

Good morning, everyone! We hope you’ve been enjoying the conference on educational technology this week. Tomorrow, in addition to our workshops and presentations, you’ll have the option of leaving the convention center to go on one of the site visits we’ve arranged. There are two choices: you can tour either a local high school or the public library’s computer laboratory. These tours are free, and we expect them to be very popular. We have limited seats on the buses, so please make sure to sign up early at the desk by the entrance.

At which event is the announcement being made?

What can some listeners do tomorrow?

What are the listeners instructed to do?

Questions 74 through 76 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.

Today I want to focus our discussion on Castillo, a clothing brand we will start selling in our stores next month. As you know, our stores attract mainly younger shoppers. In thinking about fashion trends we want to feature, the marketing department has found that customers aged twelve to eighteen prefer styles that come in a lot of different colors. We chose Castillo as a new vendor for this very reason. Just look at the color selection in these samples! Now, the finances of carrying Castillo’s line. Hae-Rim will go over the anticipated costs and profit estimates.

What product does Castillo manufacture?

Why does the speaker say, “Just look at the color selection in these samples”?

What will Hae-Rim do?

Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following announcement.

Before we open the cafe today, I want to tell you about some seasonal menu changes. I just got word from corporate headquarters that new coffee beverages will be on the menu starting next week. One of the new drinks is called Winter Delight. I’ve got some samples of it here for everyone to try. Now, a number of different syrup flavors, such as vanilla or hazelnut, can be added to this drink. So please be extra careful when you’re preparing customers’ orders. We want to make sure they get exactly what they want.

Who most likely is the speaker?

What will happen next week?

What does the speaker warn listeners about?

Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following telephone message.

Hi Roberto, it’s Amanda. The company president wants J-1 Electronics to have a booth at the trade fair in New York in June, and he wants us to make the arrangements and come up with a display. I know I said we really need to focus on updating the client database this week, but this trip just came up—it wasn’t my idea. Anyway, I’ll get the rest of the sales team together today so we can brainstorm some ideas for the display. But in the meantime, could you contact the fair organizers about getting a booth? Thanks. And let me know if you have any questions.

Why is the speaker calling?

What does the speaker imply when she says, “it wasn’t my idea”?

What does the speaker ask the listener to do?

Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following recorded message.

You have reached customer service at Ocean Shipping—a leader in international shipping services. We’re happy to announce that starting June first, we’ll begin offering shipping services to Brazil. Note that if you are planning to ship a vehicle to any location overseas, you must provide proof of ownership. Your call may be recorded, and the recording could be used for quality control or training purposes. Thank you for calling Ocean Shipping.

What will the company do beginning on June 1?

What must customers do to ship a vehicle?

What does the speaker indicate about the call?

Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following talk.

Hello everyone and welcome to Markell County Playhouse. Thank you for volunteering to help make costumes for our next production, Changing Time. Because this play has so many characters, we’ll have to work hard to get ready for opening night on April twelfth. Each character has about three different outfits, so that’s a lot of sewing for all of us. The dress rehearsal, in complete costume, is only five weeks away, so we’ll need everything done by then.

Who is the intended audience for the talk?

What does the speaker mention about the play?

What will take place in five weeks?

Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following telephone message.

Hi Pierre, this is Emma. I know we were supposed to meet in the conference room at nine this morning to begin discussing the renovations to the lobby, but I’m calling to let you know I’m having a problem with transportation. I was at the train station when train service was suspended. Now I’m going to find a taxi, but it may take a while before I get to the office. Why don’t we go out to lunch today instead? I hope this will work for you because I have some ideas for the project that I’d like to talk about.

What was the speaker supposed to do this morning?

What transportation problem does the speaker mention?

What does the speaker suggest?

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

Thanks for inviting me to your annual planning meeting. We’re glad that you’re considering us to meet the energy needs of your factory. My company, Stillman Technology, is committed to providing renewable energy to businesses like yours. By choosing to install our solar panels, you can power all your facilities with affordable clean energy, and hundreds of businesses have signed up. I’m sure you have a lot of questions. But first, I’d like to show a video of a speech our president gave when we received the Eco-Industry award at a conference last year.

What industry does the speaker work in?

What does the speaker imply when he says, “hundreds of businesses have signed up”?

What will the listeners see in the video?

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

Hello, this is Fred Capo from Member Relations at Greenwood Gym. I just wanted to thank you for participating in our member survey. Everyone who completed a survey will receive a five dollar voucher, which can be used for any class fees or in our café. I’ve already sent it to your e-mail. Also, looking at your feedback, I see that you’ve given very high ratings overall for our gym. Thank you! For the category that you gave five stars to, I’d like to ask you a few more questions. If you have time, please give me a call back at 555-0184.

Who is the message most likely for?

What does the speaker say he has e-mailed the listener?

Look at the graphic. Which category does the speaker request more information about?

Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following talk and diagram.

Welcome to today’s class on small business start-ups. We’ll be talking about designing a logo that represents the company you’re creating. It’s how customers will identify you, so the first thing you should do is consider the message you want to communicate. Please take a look at the handout in front of you. We’ll talk about each of the features, but let’s begin by looking at the phrase, “Creative advertising at your fingertips.” The function of this part of the logo is to tell customers what the company is all about. Now, try to come up with phrases that might work for your own business—you’ll find some paper and pens in your packets.

Where is the talk most likely taking place?

Look at the graphic. Which part of the logo does the speaker discuss first?

What will the listeners do next?