Part 4 – Mini Test 9

71-73 talk

W (71) On behalf of the mayor’s office, I’d like to thank you all for coming. I’m here to talk about the city government’s solutions to our town’s water problem. (72) We have been working to find funding to upgrade our water treatment plant, and we think we have found a suitable arrangement. The loan in front of us today allows us to complete the necessary changes much quicker than expected. (73) Although the interest payments are significantly higher than we originally budgeted, I believe this is our best option.

74-76 announcement

M Thank you all for coming here today. (74) I’m proud to officially announce the merger of Conrad Motors and VX Tire. Our representatives have been working hard to make this deal a reality, and we’re so excited about it. (75) Special thanks go out to our legal team, who made sure everything took place according to the respective laws. After performing extensive market analysis, we felt confident that this deal would be a profitable one. (76) In a moment, we’ll be distributing some folders with information about the deal, including some details of the official contract. After you’ve read it, I’d be glad to answer any questions you might have.

77-79 telephone message

W Hello, Mr. Tompkins. (77) This is Selena from the Hillside Golf Club. I’m just calling to tell you that your membership is going to expire on October 3. (78) Due to a Web site problem, we’re not currently able to accept payments online, so you’ll need to stop by the office to renew it. We apologize for this inconvenience. (79) You should know that there is a 15% discount for all renewals in the month of September. So if you renew your membership by the end of this month, you will be able to get the lower rate. Please bear in mind that the office is open anytime the course is open, except on Sundays.

80-82 speech

W (80) Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the 42nd Annual Aviation and Aerospace Symposium. This year we have a great line-up of events for you.
(80) As usual, we’ll be updating you on the latest news in the airline industry. A series of workshops will be featuring some great famous speakers. (81) I personally recommend Saturday’s lecture by Michael Miller, the head engineer responsible for Skycraft’s new 720 model. This 3-day symposium will end on Sunday evening at 10:00 P.M. (82) We’ll be concluding this weekend’s festivities with the AAAS awards ceremony, where we honor the best in the business.

83-85 announcement

M Attention, all shoppers. (83) For the next three hours only, discounts of up to 70% are being offered on all mountaineering and hiking items in the store. (84) Simply sign up for our loyalty program at the information desk, and you will receive a voucher valid for reductions on all items marked with the blue and white mountain logo sticker. When you present your voucher to the clerk, the discount will be applied automatically. (85) Please note that discounts will vary depending on the item purchased, so look on the sticker to find out how much you will save. Thank you for shopping with us.

86-88 excerpt from a meeting

W Before the dinner rush begins, I’d like to remind everyone that we’ll be installing point-of-sale systems throughout the restaurant next week. (86) That means you’ll be inputting your orders on a touch screen instead of writing them down on paper and giving them to the kitchen staff. (87) Next Monday, please arrive twenty minutes before your scheduled shift starts so that I can show you how to use the system. It’s quite straightforward, so I’m sure everyone will get used to it within a few days. (88) And I think you’ll all be really happy with this technology because you won’t be spending so much time walking back and forth from the kitchen. If you have any questions, please let me know.

89-91 telephone message

M Hi. This is the Devlan Hotel with a message for Mr. Sunderland. (89) Regarding the missing reservation you inquired about, I wasn’t able to find anything in your name. (90) It is possible that your reservation was not registered in our system, as we’ve been having some trouble with the servers we’re using. Therefore, I recommend that you call me back at 1-888-5553968 so that I can enter you into our system manually. (91) In return, I’d like to offer you a complimentary continental breakfast for your troubles. I apologize for this inconvenience.

92-94 radio broadcast

W We’re back from our commercial break. Thank you for joining us. (92) In this segment, we’re giving you the chance to win free tickets to Lester F.C.’s next home game. (93) All you have to do is answer some simple questions about Lester’s past and present players. (94) Also, don’t forget that at the end of the show we’ll be giving away our grand prize—a guided tour around Lester’s stadium, including the players’ locker room. Stay tuned to find out how you can win that great prize later on. You’re listening to 101.5.

95-97 speech

M It’s great to have everyone here today. (95) I’m Stanley Douglas, and since the merger of our two businesses, I have taken over as publishing director for both Forge Publishing and Granite Books. It is my top priority to make the transition smooth for all of us. (96) As most of you know, Granite Books will continue as a separate brand under our umbrella at Forge, and we welcome their team to our offices here in Manchester. (97) Their expertise in developing useful training manuals for large-scale organizations is crucial to the future success of our corporation.

98-100 telephone message

M Hi, is this Rex Fremont? (98) I’m Nathan Bannister, and I’m calling regarding the wanted ad you posted on trade-n-share.com. I’m an experienced guitar instructor and have played in a variety of bands, so I think I can help you. (99) I know you are nervous about your level of proficiency. But don’t worry; I’ve tutored everyone from beginners to professionals.(100) I have my own recording studio on 45th Street, where I conduct my lessons. Why don’t you drop by later this week?