Part 4 – Mini Test 7

71-73 advertisement

M Remove stains and odors from your furniture without hiring a professional. (71) It’s possible with the One-Touch Steam Cleaner from Garvey Appliances. Our easy-to-use system works on a variety of surfaces, including carpets, curtains, and sofas. (72) And unlike other steam cleaners on the market, you don’t need to add any chemicals to the water tank, making it good for the environment. (73) Visit a Garvey
retail store near you to see our employees demonstrating the useful features of this amazing device.

74-76 telephone message

W Hello. This is Christina Owens calling from Society Express. (74) We manufacture apparel for business professionals who are always on the go. I sent you a catalog of our new spring collection, and I hope you will consider carrying the line in your retail shop. (75) In addition to having a classic style, all of the items require very little care. You never have to dry-clean or iron them. I’d love to bring you some samples of what we have to offer so you can see the high quality for yourself. (76) I’ll stop by during store hours on Thursday. I look forward to talking with you.

77-79 talk

M (77) It’s an honor for me to introduce tonight’s guest, Mr. Isaac Banner, a founder of the prestigious investment company Kilburn and Banner. For five straight years, Mr. Banner’s company has achieved incredible average returns. (78) You might also recognize him from CNT’s weekly finance show Money Talks, where he leads a panel of experts. (79) In a few moments, Mr. Banner will introduce the principles of his famous “real value” investment strategy, which has brought him much success. (77) Please give him a warm welcome.

80-82 radio broadcast

W You’re listening to WKR radio. I’m Sheila Bates. Up next, it’s Arts and Leisure, the program that brings you the biggest names in entertainment. (80) Our guest tonight is Bruce Weaver, director of the film First Love, which premieres this Friday. (81) Along with his talent for creating unique character development and vivid imagery, Mr. Weaver is also well known off-screen for his generous donations to both domestic and international charities. And tonight, our show is reaching more listeners than ever before. (82) For the first time, we’re streaming the broadcast on our Web site. We’ll be back in a few minutes with Arts and Leisure.

83-85 telephone message

M Hello, Ms. Eckstein. (83) This is Fred Segal, the owner of the Fast-and-Free convenience store across from your high school. I’m sorry to bother you, but there’s a problem I have to draw your attention to. Recently, a group of students from your school has been seen smoking outside my store. (84) As you know, the city placed a ban on public smoking, and I’m worried that their behavior is driving away my customers. Since this is taking place after school hours, I know that there’s not much you can do about it. (85) But as their principal, perhaps you could mention this issue to your students at the next assembly. Then I’ll inform you if the situation improves.

86-88 news report

W And in local news, government officials of Trent City announced today a proposal for using the $1.4 million surplus in the city budget. (86) The funds would go toward building nearly one hundred more miles of hiking paths in Pearl Mountain Park. Supporters believe this could attract more tourists and help Trent City establish its reputation for natural beauty. (87) However, those against the measure say it could actually reduce tourism spending, as long term construction throughout the park could discourage visitors from vacationing in the area. Mayor Wendy Duncan said that the vote scheduled for this Friday’s city council meeting is too soon. (88) She suggested pushing it back to the April 14 meeting, allowing members to look into the matter further.

89-91 excerpt from a meeting

M (89) Starting next month, we will be issuing new membership benefit cards at our supermarket. In order to enhance our customers’ shopping experience, you need to know how these cards work. Each customer will have their own membership number, which can be used to obtain points when shopping at our stores. (90) If a card is lost or damaged, a new one can be issued and the points transferred, so long as the customer retains his or her membership number. (91) For further information, all clerks and cashiers are asked to attend a short briefing in an hour. You’ll be compensated for your time.

92-94 telephone message

W Hi, Maurice. This is Katie Pitt calling from Pluto Records. (92) I’m thrilled to say that the final version of your album is ready for distribution. I think you’ll be pleased with the results. (93) Now, in order to promote the album, I recommend having a concert in your hometown. (92) (93) I know people there would love to see you play the violin, and we can use photos from the event for future press releases. I’ve found a suitable venue. It’s called Lucas Theater, and it has quite a large auditorium. (94) I will e-mail you a timetable of their current openings. Please check this document and let me know which date would be best for you. Thank you.

95-97 announcement

W (95) Good morning, residents of Clearborn Apartments. The following service announcement is a reminder that we will be fumigating the building later today. (96) This is a perfectly harmless procedure that we carry out regularly to sterilize the halls and kill pests and bacteria. If you should see clouds of smoke or smell unusual odors, do not be alarmed. Several security guards will be on hand to monitor the fumigation process. (97) If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of them, or to contact Mr. Neil Hanson at the security office. Thank you.

98-100 excerpt from a meeting

M Welcome to the monthly staff meeting. (98) We’ll start with some good news—the financial department has finally given the green light to buy some new photocopiers. From what we’ve heard, they’ll be installed next week. (99) This decision comes after months of complaints that the old copiers were terribly noisy, which created a bad working environment. Hopefully, with the new copiers in place, it will be easier for us all to concentrate. (100) However, the new models operate differently from the old ones, so be sure to check the operating manual. I’ve sent a copy of it to your e-mail accounts.