Test 06 - 10
Test 06 - 10
Maryanne in the second-floor lab and see if she can lend us some.
Questions 56 through 58 refer to the following conversation.
(W-Br) 56 Dr. Lee wants us to enter the medical records of our patients into the new database. Do
you think we can start today?
(M-Cn) That's a lot of files — so 57
why don't we take turns entering the data? That way one of
us will always be at the front desk to greet patients when they get here.
(W-Br) That's a good idea. I can't wait until the records are in the new system. 58It'll be so much
easier for us to look up information about our patients when they call for an appointment.
Questions 59 through 61 refer to the following conversation.
(M-Au) Ms. Weiss? 59
I'm really enjoying this exhibit of your paintings. I especially like the
large landscape of the desert.
(W-Am) Thank you. I've recently returned from a trip to North Africa. Most of my paintings in
this gallery were influenced by my visit there.
(M-Au) How interesting. 60 Is it possible to buy your artwork? I'd love to purchase the landscape
for my office.
(W-Am) I'm sorry but I've already promised this painting to another customer. But I have a
similar one at my studio. 61I can e-mail you a picture to see if you'd be interested in that one
instead.
Questions 62 through 64 refer to the following conversation.
(M-Au) 62
I'm calling from technical support to let you know we'll be replacing your computer
next Thursday. The installation will take about two hours. Will there be a time when you won't
be using your computer that we could come by? (W-Br) Well, actually, I won't be working next
Thursday, so any time would be fine. 63 I have one question though — will you transfer all of my
files to the new computer, or should I make backup copies before you come?
(M-Au) We'll copy all of your files and put them on the new computer for you. But when you
first log on, you'll need to choose a new password. 64
I'll leave instructions for how to do that on
your desk.
Questions 65 through 67 refer to the following conversation.
(W-Am) Hello, Mr. Whitman? This is Susan Wright, the editor of Mountain Ridge Magazine. 65
I'm calling because I'd like you to write an article for our publication. We've seen previous
articles you've written on rock climbing, and we're impressed with your work.
(M-Au) I'm glad to hear that. I've been reading your magazine for many years, so I'm excited
about the opportunity to write for you. 66
Could you give me more details about the subject you
want me to write about?
(W-Am) We'd like you to review some rock-climbing equipment that's just come on the market.
67
We'll send you the equipment you'll be reviewing. If possible, I'd like to have the review by the
end of the month so we can include it in our August issue.
Questions 68 through 70 refer to the following conversation.
(M-Cn) Sarita, this is Robert Pierson from the marketing department. I sent you my department's
budget proposal for next year. Unfortunately, I made an error in my calculations. 68
I was
wondering if the proposal has been reviewed yet or if there's still time for me to make a
correction.
(W-Am) Well, the budget meeting isn't until this afternoon, so you still have time to make
changes.
(M-Cn) Oh, excellent. 69
I almost forgot that my department's planning to hire an additional
project manager, so I want to increase our budget request by five percent.
(W-Am) No problem.70 Why don't you give me the details and I'll revise the document before I
make copies for the meeting.
Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following telephone message.
(M-Au) Hi, Robin, it's John. I'm calling to let you know that I'll be a little late getting to the
office today. My water heater suddenly stopped working, so I called a repairperson to come and
fix it.71 I'm waiting for him to get here. Unfortunately 72
this means I won't be able to attend the
sales meeting at nine thirty. 73
There are copies of the meeting agenda on my desk—could you
hand them out at the meeting? Thanks so much.
Questions 74 through 76 refer to the following radio advertisement.
(W-Br) 74
Don't miss your chance to enter Radio KJNT's local music competition, sponsored by
the Tempo Shop! The contest is open to all local musical artists and groups. 75
Just send your
music sample to the radio station by October first. All submissions should be recorded on a CD
and accompanied by an entry form. Our judges will choose ten finalists to compete, and cash
prizes will be awarded to the top three performers. For more details, please visit us at
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RadioKJNT.com.
Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following announcement.
(M-Cn) Attention, employees. 77
This is a reminder that repaving work will be taking place all
next week in the west parking area. Because of the reduced number of available parking spaces,
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employees are encouraged to share rides for the duration of the repaving project. 79 A sign-up
sheet for carpooling has been posted in the cafeteria. If you'd like to arrange to share a ride, stop
by at lunch and add your name and phone number to the list.
Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following recorded message.
(W-Am) Thank you for calling the offices of Clifton Associates. 80
Our lawyers are committed to
providing you with the best legal services in the Belmont area. 81
Currently, we are closed as we
relocate to our new offices at 46 Spencer Street. If your call is urgent, please leave a message
after the tone—our associate. 82 Catherine Walsh is checking our voice-mail system regularly and
will be able to relay your message. For all other matters, we look forward to speaking with you
personally when our office reopens on Tuesday. Thank you.
Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following advertisement.
(M-Br) Are you planning a special event? 83
The Gatestown Event Hall is the best place in town
to celebrate weddings, birthdays—any special occasion. Our facility features spacious dining
rooms and 84 party halls that can be easily arranged for gatherings of all sizes. We have reception
rooms that are just right for small groups, while our largest hall will accommodate up to 300
people. Catering is available on-site, and 85
for a limited time, we're offering discounts off all
catering orders. So make your reservation now! Call 555-0100 today.
Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.
(M-Cn) Thank you all for coming to our quarterly sales and marketing meeting. To start off, 86
I'm happy to report that our new children's footwear line has been an amazing success! In only a
few short months, it's become our best-selling line of shoes. In fact, 87
they've become so popular
that we've decided to start selling them abroad next year. 88
We've hired an international
marketing consultant based in Singapore to give us expert advice on marketing our shoes
overseas. 88
Her name is Maggie Tan, and we've arranged for her to join us today to talk about
some of the challenges of breaking into a new market.
Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following announcement.
(W-Am) Good evening, everyone. 89 Welcome to this special celebration in honor of Dr. Anthony
Heller, who is retiring after 35 years with the Society for Environmental Sciences. Now, there's
no doubt that 90 Dr. Heller is best known for his distinguished work as the director of the research
center. But, as some of you will remember, Dr. Heller began his professional career as a field
biologist. 91
Now that he's retiring, he plans to write a nature column for the Hartland Daily
newspaper. His first column on common fish found in the Hartland River, will appear next
month.
Questions 92 through 94 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.
(M-Cn) So, now I'd like to talk a bit more about the upcoming NatTech Technology Conference
in Vancouver. This year, 92
we're planning to send three reporters to the conference. Keep in
mind that this is one of the biggest industry events of the year, and as a leading technology Web
site, we need to provide our readers with comprehensive news coverage. 92, 93
If you think you
might be interested in reporting on this event, please let me know by the end of the day. If you're
selected, 94
I'll e-mail you more details about plane tickets and lodging arrangements later in the
week.
Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following introduction.
(W-Am) Welcome to Westwood City Park. My name is Ingrid, and I'll be your tour guide today.
As some of you may know, in 1920, the town of Westwood installed a number of sculptures in
this public park for residents to enjoy. Since then, 95 this town has become known for its sculpture
garden, which now contains over 50 impressive installations. In fact, 96
just last year, renowned
director Santiago Torres was so inspired by his visit here that he filmed a full-length
documentary about the park. After we've toured these beautiful grounds, 97
we'll stop at the gift
shop, where you can buy some great souvenirs. Let's get started!
Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following radio broadcast.
(M-Au) This is Rick MacEvoy, host of Auto Update, 98
your source for all the latest in
automotive news. Yesterday, industry leader Inaba Company released their newest line of high-
performance tires. According to a company representative, 99
the new model was engineered to
last longer than any other tire currently available on the market—and a number of product tests
have confirmed that the tires really do seem to be incredibly durable. 100
If you check the Inaba
Web site, you'll find a detailed comparison of the new tires with comparable models from its
competitors.
TEST 07
Questions 41 through 43 refer to the following conversation.
(W-Am) Jacob, 41 are you sure the art gallery's ready foi the opening tonight? I was just in there,
and 42 it looked like a few of the paintings weren't very well lit.
(M-Cn) I hadn't noticed that, but we can adjust the spotlights to make sure they're focused on the
artwork.
(W-Am) OK, 43 I'll get a ladder from the supply closet and we can do that right now.
Questions 44 through 46 refer to the following conversation.
(W-Am) Good evening. I'm Kira, and I'll be your server. 44Tonight we have a special that's not
listed on the menu. It's roast chicken, and it's served with mashed potatoes and sauteed wild
mushrooms.
(M-Au) That sounds delicious. But 45is it possible to have it with rice instead of potatoes?
(W-Am) Oh, I'm not sure if we can serve it that way. But 46
give me a moment to ask the chef,
and I’ll let you know.
Questions 47 through 49 refer to the following conversation.
(M-Au) Roxanne, are you having any problems with your computer? Mine hasn't been working
right since 47they upgraded everyone's computer yesterday.
(W-Br) Actually, all of my programs have been running much faster. I'm really impressed with
the new software. What's the problem with yours?
(M-Au) 48I can't play any audio files. The speakers are on, and the volume is turned up as high as
it can go, but I still can't hear anything.
(W-Br) 49
Did you check the speaker cables? Maybe one of the cables is loose, and it's not
connecting the computer and the speakers correctly.
Questions 50 through 52 refer to the following conversation.
(M-Cn) Hi, this is Jim Tanaka calling from room 323.
50
I just got my bill, and there seems to be a mistake. It looks like I'm being charged for staying
three nights, when I only stayed two.
(W-Br) Let me pull up your bill, Mr. Tanaka. My computer shows that you arrived on Thursday
and are checking out this morning. Is that incorrect?
(M-Cn) I flew in on Friday, not on Thursday. If you'd like,
51
I can come down to the front desk and show you my plane ticket before I leave for the airport.
(W-Br) That won't be necessary. I'll go ahead and fix the error. Is there anything else I can help
you with? 52Perhaps call a taxi to take you to the airport?
Questions 53 through 55 refer to the following conversation.
(W-Am) Hi, Marcus. 53 I heard the engineering team
from our Seoul office is visiting next week to discuss the plans for the new wind turbine.
Do you know who's coordinating their visit?
(M-Au) I am, actually. 54The schedule's pretty full — you didn't want to add anything, did you?
(W-Am) 55I was hoping that some of our interns could meet with them for an hour — I think the
interns would really find it interesting.
(M-Au) 55
Why don't you bring them to lunch on Tuesday? I was planning something casual
anyway.
Questions 56 through 58 refer to the following conversation.
(M-Au) 56I just found out that the shipment of those designer dresses from Bruni's fall collection
has been delayed in Paris — now we won't get them until Tuesday.
(W-Br) Oh no. 57We were supposed to photograph those dresses on Monday for the October
issue of the magazine. I thought the designer said she'd send them express delivery.
(M-Au) Well, she didn't, so it looks like we're going to have to reschedule. I'll call the
58
photographer right away and see if he's available later in the week.
Questions 59 through 61 refer to the following conversation.
(M-Cn) Excuse me — 59I'm interested in becoming a member of this fitness center, but I have a
question: What does the membership fee include?
(W-Am) Well, we have a pool, a running track, and many different kinds of exercise equipment.
If you have time now, 60I can show you around the facility.
(M-Cn) Thanks, but I'm on my lunch break, and I have to get back to the office — but could I
have a tour tomorrow morning, before work?
(W-Am) Of course — but if you'd like to talk to some current members about the services we
offer, 61 I'd recommend that you come back after work today, since evenings are the busiest time
around here.
Questions 62 through 64 refer to the following conversation.
(W-Br) Carl, 62could you send me last quarter's production totals for the new microchip? I have a
meeting with the board of directors tomorrow — they'll want to know if we've increased output
enough to meet demand.
(M-Cn) Of course. I'll e-mail you the numbers as soon as I get back to my desk. But I can tell
you now that even though production's up, orders are coming in faster than we can fill them.
63
We just can't find enough people to hire who have the skills we need.
(W-Br) Maybe 64
it's time we start our own training program. It would be a big financial
investment in our workforce, but that's better than losing business.
Questions 65 through 67 refer to the following conversation.
(W-Br) I see from your resume that 65you have an extensive background in marketing — and tha
you're working as a manager at the Lee Harrington Agency. Can you tell me a bit more about the
projects you've worked on there?
(M-Au) Well, 66I've worked with a diverse group of clients on a wide range of marketing projects
M Most recently I led the team that developed a television commercial for Trail Run Snacks.
(W-Br) Lee Harrington is a highly respected firm — wha made you decide to apply for a
position here at the Milfort Company?
(M-Au) Oh, I enjoy my job there, but the company only has offices here in Boston. 67I'm very
interestec in the fact that the Milfort Company has offices all over the world — someday I'd like
to have the opportunity to work internationally.
Questions 68 through 70 refer to the following conversation.
(M-Cn) Hi, Mingmei? It's Sasha. I'm just calling to see if the installer has been to the
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ratings at the car dealership this quarter — Jessica Brenner. Many customers have said that
Jessica's the most helpful car salesperson they've ever encountered. And not only does Jessica
keep the customers happy, but her positive attitude makes her a wonderful colleague as well. As
a token of our appreciation, 85we're giving Jessica a 200-dollar gift certificate to Pierre's Bistro.
Let's give a round of applause for Jessica.
Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following announcement.
(M-Au) I'm pleased to 86welcome everyone to the Journalism Today conference. We're happy to
have reporters joining us from a variety of different fields. But before I introduce the keynote
speaker, 87I have a note about a change to one of today's programs. The Medical Journalism
panel has been rescheduled to start later in the day. It will be held at 3 P.M. and will still be in
the Parkview Room. 88More information about today's programs is available at the registration
desk.
Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following advertisement.
(W-Br) Do you own a small business? Are you too busy to clean your office or store every
night? 89
If you want to make sure your business is kept immaculately clean, call Hartford
Cleaners. 90
What sets us apart from other cleaning services is our commitment to the
environment. We use only safe, non-toxic, and biodegradable cleaning products. Call us at 555-
0115 to make an appointment. And 91
visit our Web site, hartfordcleaners.net, to print out a
discount coupon to use for your first cleaning.
Questions 92 through 94 refer to the following announcement.
(M-Cn) I'm happy to say that last week our company signed an exclusive deal with Yamaguchi
Distributors in Tokyo. 92This is great news — Japan's a whole new market for us. The people at
Yamaguchi were very impressed with our new line of folding commuter bicycles. There's one
thing though — while 93
everyone at Yamaguchi loved the design, they did suggest that we
expand our color selection. So, 94before we start production, we're going to conduct a survey in
several Japanese cities to see which colors people like best.
Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following talk.
(M-Au) 95Thank you for inviting me to your directors' meeting. Mr. Shin has asked me to report
on the construction project I'm supervising in the West Tower building. At my last review
session with this board, 96you asked that we include an employee cafeteria in the plans, and you
can see here in the blueprints that we've done that. The cafeteria will be on the first floor, along
with the two conference rooms and auditorium. However, 97
with that change, the construction
firm we're using says the project will take a month longer than originally expected.
Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.
(W-Br) 98
Now, I've been asked to go over the process for getting budgets approved for our
corporate social events. Here's the new form you'll need to fill out with your contact information,
the date of the party, and how many people will be attending. You'll also need to provide the
details of your expenses, such as food or decorations. 99Please be as thorough as possible when
filling out these forms. All requests will be reviewed by the budget committee, which meets
100
Bradley will be reading from her new book, Wide Open Roads, at 7 P.M. tonight. Ms. Bradley
has been called one of the country's most promising young travel writers, and The Quinten
Times selected Wide Open Roads as this month's must-read. 83The stories in the book describe
Ms. Bradley's recent travels around Canada and the United States. 84After the reading, you are
invited to join Ms. Bradley for complimentary coffee and dessert. We hope to see you there!
Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following telephone message.
(M-Cn) This is Peter Keller. I'm responding to an advertisement in this morning's newspaper that
said you were selling a used guitar.
85 86
I'm rather surprised that your price is so low in
comparison to other instruments like this, so I was wondering about the condition of the guitar.
87
I'd really like to come over to take a look at it. Please call me back at 555-0193. Thank you.
Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following announcement.
(W-Am) I know you've all been waiting to find out who our board of directors selected to receive
the Graystone Achievement Award. 86
This award recognizes an employee who's really
contributed a lot to our work here at LC Sportswear. This year we're proud to present the award
to 87Juan Mendez from the graphic design department. 88He did an outstanding job creating our
new company logo. This image is what consumers see on every one of our athletic products, and
Juan's striking design is sure to attract more attention.
Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following recorded message.
(M-Au) Hello. Thank you for calling the Museum of Folk Arts. This month's featured exhibition
is a diverse collection of carpets and rugs from around the world. We offer two guided tours of
this exhibit daily. 89Visitors will learn about the history of carpet making and the importance of
this art form through the years. We recommend that large groups of more than ten people call
90
in advance to make reservations for a group tour. 91For more information please go to our Web
site at MuseumFA.org, where you can see a detailed schedule of all our upcoming events. Thank
you.
Questions 92 through 94 refer to the following announcement.
(W-Am) Attention, all employees. As most of you know, Vento Toy Company's busiest season is
coming up. Starting next month, 92the factory will be adding a Saturday shift to the schedule in
order to meet holiday demand for our toys. 93If you'd like to earn some extra money by working
more hours, please talk with your supervisor. 94The new schedule will start next month, so please
let us know if you’re interested by the end of the week.
Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following advertisement.
(M-Cn) Are you having trouble finding your dream job? 95
Then come to Rosedale Technical
School's career-counseling workshop on Saturday, April fourth. During the workshop,
experienced professionals will teach you how to find a career that matches your interests and
abilities. You'll learn ten tips for successful interviewing, and then you'll have the chance to
96
complete a practice interview. Our panel of experts will provide you with suggestions for
improvement based on your interview. 97Each attendee will receive a comprehensive resource
book with everything from the best places to look for job postings to sample resumes. So don't
miss out!
Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following business report.
(W-Br) In business news, 98Speedy Communications has just announced that their newest mobile
phone, the Shadowspeak, will go on the market next month. The Shadowspeak will have all the
latest features, but 99what sets it apart is the battery, which lasts twice as long as the industry
standard. The company hopes to generate interest in the Shadowspeak with a special
100
promotional event—the first 100 customers in line at the flagship store will receive a free phone.
TEST 09
Questions 41 through 43 refer to the following conversation.
(W-Br) Hi, this is Margaret Morelli. I'm scheduled to meet with Mr. Peterson at 8:30 this
morning. 41I was told a car would pick me up at my hotel and bring me to your office, but it's
already 8:15 and no one has arrived.
(M-Au) Hello, Ms. Morelli. We are expecting you this morning, but not until nine. I asked the
car service to pick you up at 8:30.
(W-Br) Oh, 42I apologize. I must have read my schedule incorrectly.
(M-Au) No problem, and 43don't forget to bring some form of identification with a photo. The
security desk at the front of the building will ask for it when you arrive.
Questions 44 through 46 refer to the following conversation.
(W-Am) John, 44we have a problem with theater 4. 45People have been complaining about the
sound - they can't hear what the actors are saying. 45Can you figure out what's wrong with the
audio equipment?
(M-Au) Sure, but it might take some time. 44Do you want me to stop the movie now, or wait until
it's over?
(W-Am) So many people have complained I think we should just stop the screening. 46I'll offer
everyone in the audience a refund. Maybe some of them will use it to stay and see another film.
Questions 47 through 49 refer to the following conversation.
(M-Cn) 47
I think everything's almost ready for our presentation to the board of directors on
Friday. Have the color charts been printed yet?
(W-Am) Yes, 48the printer sent me a sample copy and it looks great - I told him to go ahead and
print them right away. We should have them by tomorrow.
(M-Cn) Great. 49Once they get here we can work on putting everything together in those nice
black folders with the company logo. I think that'll look very polished and professional.
Questions 50 through 52 refer to the following conversation.
(W-Br) Hi, Carl, I'm Helen Klein, the laboratory
supervisor. 50I'll give you a brief tour of our research facilities and then we'll start your training.
(M-Au) It's nice to meet you, Helen. Before I came over to the lab, I filled out some
50,51
Drivers will be asked to use detours around the south side from Friday morning to Sunday
afternoon. To help city residents get to the event easily, 91
the transit office will be providing
complimentary shuttle buses between the festival and the City Hall parking area.
Questions 92 through 94 refer to the following speech.
(M-Cn) I'm so glad you could all join me this evening in honoring Ms. Aviva Rozen. After
twenty-five years of working with us at Crown Software, 92 Aviva is retiring from her position as
chief software developer. As you know, 93
our healthcare applications group was established by
Aviva. Under her strong leadership, that division has become one of our most profitable areas.
We're sorry to lose her, but we know she'll enjoy the years ahead. In fact, 94
she says she'll be
found in her home studio, where she'll finally have the time she wants to devote to her
watercolor painting.
Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following news report.
(M-Au) Today, 95
tourists and residents alike gathered at the Keller Center to view the latest
exhibit that opened this morning. The exhibit, called Island Garden, features a wide variety of
tropical plants and will run through the end of the month. As many of you know, the Keller
Center is renowned for its commitment to the environment. They recently hired architect Sean
Briggs to design 96 a new visitors' center with the requirement that the new building run primarily
on energy from solar panels. 97
The center's board of directors was impressed with the portfolio
that Mr. Briggs presented to them, and said that his designs were the strongest they had seen.
Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following introduction.
(W-Br) Welcome to the Holton Library. 98, 99
We're delighted to have such a talented group of
students volunteering their time to help us organize our specialized collection of historical letters.
As you know, our library is renowned for this large selection of correspondence and personal
memoirs from important historical figures. We've recently received a generous donation of
materials from a private collector, and we need your help to catalog them. 100
In handling the
documents, you'll need to learn to use special techniques to protect them from damage. We're
fortunate to have an expert in the field, Dr. Samuel Kim, to provide this training. Dr. Kim will
join us in a few minutes to begin the session.
TEST 10
Questions 41 through 43 refer to the following conversation.
(M-Cn) Molly, 41
did you reserve the main conference room so that we can rehearse our
presentation for tomorrow's board meeting?
(W-Am) I thought 42 I did but the room assignment sheet says that Stan's meeting with a client in
there, so we'll have to find somewhere else to go.
(M-Cn) Well, 43 why don't we practice in the second floor meeting room instead?
Questions 44 through 46 refer to the following conversation.
(M-Au) Hello, this is Ian Kowalski from the personnel department. I just got into work, and 44
why don't I contact them and take care of ordering the food? 55
Let me know what the budget is
and I'll make sure we don't go over it.
(M-Cn) I'll e-mail that to you right away. If you'll contact the caterer, then I can focus on
reserving a location before all the good places are booked. Thanks!
Questions 56 through 58 refer to the following conversation.
(W-Br) Excuse me — 56
a friend of mine booked her vacation here recently and recommended
your agency. I'm thinking about going to the Bahamas in June and could use some help planning
my trip.
(M-Au) The Bahamas are a great place to vacation, but have you considered other destinations?
57
There are some excellent deals on airfares to Florida right now, and the beaches are gorgeous.
You could save a lot of money by traveling there instead.
(W-Br) Hm, that's a good tip — I think I'd better talk it over with my family before I book
anything.
(M-Au) That's fine. 58 Why don't you take a look at these brochures about Florida resort options?
Some of these spots have special activities for families, so I think you'll be able to find
something you like.
Questions 59 through 61 refer to the following conversation.
(M-Au) Hi. 59 I'm calling because I ordered a book from your bookstore's Web site last week, but
I haven't received it. My confirmation number is 3467.
(W-Br) OK, let me check our records. 60 It looks like your order was for the paperback edition —
but that won't be released for a couple of weeks. If you want the book now, I can send you the
hardcover, but it costs 15 dollars more.
(M-Au) Oh, I thought the paperback was already available. The thing is, I'm giving the book as a
gift, so I really need it by the end of the week. Could you send me the hardcover instead?
(W-Br) Certainly. And, to make sure you get it on time, 61
I'd be happy to upgrade your order to
express shipping, at no extra charge.
Questions 62 through 64 refer to the following conversation.
(M-Cn) This is Sanjiv Roy calling from Riverbend Sporting Goods. I wanted to talk about the
advertising campaign for our Pathbreaker backpack.
(W-Am) Hi, Mr. Roy. 62
We've made a lot of progress on the print advertisements, and they'll
certainly be ready in time for the launch date on April first.
(M-Cn) Actually, that's what I'm calling about. 63
We've just learned that one of our competitors
is releasing a similar product in April, so we want to start shipping the backpacks to stores
sooner than that. 62 Can you have the ads ready by March first instead?
(W-Am) I'll have to check with my project manager before I can confirm that. 64
I'll speak with
him after our call and see if he thinks that timeline is feasible.
Questions 65 through 67 refer to the following conversation.
(W-Am) Jin, I just got 65
a message from Ellen. She's having some car trouble and she won't be
able to make it to work until later this morning.
(M-Au) Oh, 66
but she was supposed to spend this morning training the new front-desk staff.
They're already here, waiting in the lobby. 66
Could you take over for Ellen? I know she was
planning to show them how to program wake-up calls for the guest rooms.
(W-Am) Well, since I don't usually work at the front desk, I don't actually know how to do that.
But 67
I'd be happy to show them around the hotel until she gets here; we can see the business
center, the gym, the dining rooms ... that'll take a couple of hours.
Questions 68 through 70 refer to the following conversation.
(W-Br) Rodney, 68 I finally finished the window display for our spring furniture collection. How
do you think it looks?
(M-Cn) Hmm. Well, it's great that you were able to incorporate so many of the new living room
pieces, 69 but it seems awfully crowded.
(W-Br) What if we push that oak bookcase all the way back against the wall, instead of having it
standing next to the sofa? That way, it'll still be visible in the background but it won't take up so
much space.
(M-Cn) That could work. 70 But you should ask Jeff. He's done a lot of window displays for us.
Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following radio broadcast.
(M-Cn) Good morning WKOP listeners. 71
This is Mike Davis with your 7 A.M. traffic report.
Traffic is slow coming into the city on Highway 1 this morning. 72
Last night's storm brought
down a few trees along the road, closing travel lanes in several places. 73
Until the trees can be
removed, we recommend that you go a different way - right now the Northern Expressway and
Biltmore Avenue are better options.
Questions 74 through 76 refer to the following recorded message.
(M-Au) You have reached the Monroeville Fishing Museum. 74
We are located on the riverfront
in a restored nineteenth-century ship. Our hours of operation are 10 to 6, Tuesday through
Sunday. 75
If you would like to explore the museum with one of our expert tour guides, you can
sign up for tours in our gift shop. Tours are free and begin every half hour. 76
Unfortunately, part
of the museum will be closed this week, as a new interactive exhibit is being installed. We
apologize for any inconvenience, and hope to see you here soon.
Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following excerpt from a meeting.
(W-Am) And before we leave, I just wanted to talk a bit 77
about our department's monthly
luncheon. 78
As you all know, we had to postpone last month's gathering because of that big
client project. Thankfully, we were able to pull together and meet the deadline. To reward us for
our hard work, the company has agreed to pay for this month's luncheon. But before I call the
restaurant, 79 we have to decide whether we want to do this on Thursday, the 21st, or Friday, the
22nd. I'd like everyone to check their calendars and let me know which day works best.
Questions 80 through 82 refer to the following advertisement.
(M-Cn) 80 Do you wish you could fix your leaky roof or repaint your living room, but don't know
where to start? Garcia's Home Center can help. Every Saturday morning, we offer free
instruction on everything from building a shed to tiling your bathroom. 81
This Saturday's
workshop will focus on laying carpet in your home. Come and learn about buying the right
carpeting and using the best tools. 82
Anyone who attends the workshop will also receive a
comprehensive folder full of information - our step-by-step guides are sure to make your project
a success. So stop by the store to register today!
Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following telephone message.
(W-Br) Hi, 83 this is Mary Fuller, manager of the Wakeson Hotel. 84
There's a problem with some
of the lighting you installed in the hotel's garden last Friday. The lights around the flower beds
are fine but the spotlights that are supposed to illuminate the fountain aren't working. We
replaced the bulbs but that didn't help, so could you come to the hotel tomorrow to check the
wiring? Normally, we wouldn't be in such a rush, but 85
we're hosting a wedding in the garden
this weekend — it's in the evening and we'd like to have the fountain visible in the wedding
photos. Please give me a call as soon as you can. Thanks.
Questions 86 through 88 refer to the following introduction.
(W-Am) Good evening everyone. 86
I'm Rebecca Olson, owner of Olson's Health Foods. As the
area's largest provider of organic foods and nutritional products, we're honored to introduce
tonight's speaker, Stacy Weston. 87
Many of you know Stacy from her cookbooks, which feature
creative ways to make your family's meals more nutritious. Tonight, Stacy will be talking to us
about her newest book, Quick but Healthy. Before we begin, 88
I want to remind you that
tomorrow morning Stacy will be back here to show us how to make some of the recipes from her
book.
Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following news report.
(W-Br) At a press conference today, 89
the governor announced that a new hospital will be built
in Starks County. 90 The governor emphasized that the hospital will create over 300 jobs - helping
to boost the local employment rate. 91
After the break, I'll talk with some local citizens of Starks
County. They've raised concerns that the proposed site for the project will have a negative impact
on wildlife in the area.
Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following telephone message.
(M-Cn) Bettina, 95
this is Philip from human resources at XT Research. Congratulations on your
new job here as a research analyst - 96
we look forward to welcoming you on Monday. Since
you're starting so soon, there wasn't time to mail you our standard employment contract, 96
so I'll
have that ready for you to sign as soon as you get here. Once it's signed, I'll send a copy to
payroll. Also, there's been a change to the orientation session you'll be attending that morning. 97
Usually, Keiko Mori conducts those sessions but she'll be away on business so Dan Bates will
run the session instead. See you on Monday.
Questions 98 through 100 refer to the following speech.
(W-Br) Thank you for the opportunity to speak at this month's meeting of the Penndale Civic
Association. 98
On behalf of my company, Marino Builders, I'm happy to announce that we've
broken ground on a new 10-story building in the city center. It will be known as Highpoint
Tower, and construction will be complete before the end of next year. 99 We know that the civic
association has dedicated itself to revitalizing Penndale's business district, and we believe our
project will help to attract new businesses and customers to the area. To show how it will do that,
100
I'd like to present a short video that will take you on a virtual tour of some of the building's
most notable features.