Transcript toeic listening test 09

Questions 32 through 34 refer to the following conversation.

M    Jennifer, I need you to reschedule my 10 o’clock client to another time. I have to see someone at the hospital.

W   Sure, Dr. Bernard. What time do you want me to change it to? Would 2 o’clock in the afternoon be good for you?

M    Actually, I should be able to be back to the office by 2, so let’s make that appointment at 3. I need some time to review Ms. Harrison’s file before I see her.

W   OK, sir. I’ll ask her to come at 3.

Questions 38 through 40 refer to the following conversation.

W   Hello, I’m calling about the ad I saw in the newspaper about your interior design classes. Can you tell me more about your classes?

M    Of course, I’d be glad to. First semester starts in 2 weeks and you have to take 2 required courses and 3 selective courses. We offer a professional diploma once you finish the one year full time classes.

W   Oh. Do you have any evening classes? I work full time as a maintenance crew at an apartment complex.

M    Well, we offer part-time evening classes, but it would take longer to get the diploma. If you give me your address, I’ll send you a brochure and an application.

W   Thank you. I really appreciate it. I also would like to know whether you offer any kind of scholarship.

Questions 44 through 46 refer to the following conversation.

M    Hi, Ms. Young. Sorry I couldn’t come to this morning’s meeting. Can you fill me in?

W   Sure, on Monday, the inspectors are coming to conduct a routine safety test on the assembly line. So, you and other machine operators won’t have to work on the factory floor that day.

M    Oh, okay. Should we work somewhere else on Monday then?

W   Yes, we are going to assign you all day to help the layout of the new plant in Grover City. They need some input from the workers like you who have actually used the machinery.

Questions 50 through 52 refer to the following conversation.

M    Hi, is this the personnel office? I just read an e-mail about the training courses that the new employees are required to take. Where can I get the schedule for these classes?

W    Well, the classes are online. You can take them whenever you want. Because their classes are required ones, you can take them during your work hours.

M    Great, my manager suggests that I take a business writing class. How do I register for that one?

W    Well, just visit our company website and click on the work skills training tab. It will give an overview of the courses and registration processes.

Questions 56 through 58 refer to the following conversation.

W   These flower arrangements are beautiful. But, you only have two sets on display. Do you have more in the back? I need at least eight arrangements for my dinner party.

M    Well, these are all we have right now, but we can create them for you if you want. When do you need them?

W   I’m planning a farewell party for my colleague. The party will start tomorrow night, so we need the flowers around three in the afternoon. Do you deliver?

M    Yes, delivery will be free, and we can bring you them early tomorrow afternoon. But, because we’re creating them on such a short notice, we have to treat them as a special order and add 5% to your total cost. Would that be okay?

W   I guess I have no choice. Please make sure they’re delivered in time.

Questions 62 through 64 refer to the following conversation and schedule.

M    Gee. I can’t wait until the repaving work on the south bound highway is over. The detour of the city construction route takes almost 30 minutes longer than my usual commute to work.

W   Yes, I’m having the same problem with you. However, the yesterday’s newspaper said the construction might take longer than expected because of the unexpected storm.

M    Well, they need to speed up, otherwise there will be complaints from many citizens like us. Did the article say when it could be finished?

W   Well, I read from the city website that the design was finalized on April 15th as scheduled, but the deadline for the next task has to be pushed back by 10 days. But the completion date will be the same on September 1st.

M    That’s good to know. I’m glad the construction will be over before the winter comes.

Questions 68 through 70 refer to the following conversation and map.

W   Hi, I was looking through your company’s website and saw the rental units listed inside the Hillside shopping mall which is scheduled to reopen in a few months. I’m interested in opening a hair salon there.

M    Yes, we have several spaces left. The first floor ones would be perfect because of the foot traffic. There will be a skin-care shop in the mall so it would be helpful.

W   Yes, I’ve looked at the floor plan of the shopping mall online. As you mentioned, I want the location with lots of foot traffic, hopefully near an elevator or an escalator.

M    Well, there will be also a lot of people near the exit area, but if you prefer the one near the escalator, we can accommodate that. Would you like to look at it first?

W   That would be great. I’m going away for a trade show for the weekend, so I’d like to look at it before I leave. Can I come by this afternoon?

Questions 71 through 73 refer to the following recorded message.

Hello, you have reached the Delta Engineering employee’s weather hot line. Due to heavy rain and flooding, the office will be closed today. If you are able to, please work at home. You may enter our company’s official website and register your working hours through our online payroll system. We expect the office to be open during regular business hours. For further information and notification, please check our automated messages through the day. Thank you.

Questions 77 through 79 refer to the following announcement.

Attention, all employees. This is a reminder that assembly lines 11 and 12 will shut down at 3 o’clock in the afternoon so that some of the machinery be replaced with new equipment. This is a part of regular maintenance procedures to ensure safety operation. Employees regularly work on these lines will instead review operating guidelines for the new equipment with our training manager, Douglas Xing. Mr. Xing will meet you at the meeting room three, located next to the company cafeteria at 3:00 p.m. Again, assembly lines 11 and 12 will be shut down tomorrow afternoon. For more information, contact the security office.

Questions 83 through 85 refer to the following talk.

Attention ladies and gentlemen. As we end our conference, I’m proudly introducing our final presenter, Dr. Elizabeth Lorain. Ms. Lorain’s presentation today is about the latest advancement in alternative energy. Specifically, she will talk about the recent development in alternative fuels using corns and other grains. I should note that Dr. Lorain has worked at the Ministry of Commerce planning the energy policies for the w hole country. She was also recently invited to join an international panel of scientists and researchers to work on this topic. She is one of a few females selected to serve at this committee. Now, Ms. Lorain will speak on the Future of Energy World and will gladly answer any questions later on. Let us welcome Ms. Lorain with a round of applause.

Questions 89 through 91 refer to the following talk.

Now before we finish, I’d like to tell you about the significant change that will affect everyone at this company. We’ve been using traditional paper-based payroll cards and the payroll department had to calculate individual employee’s pay check by hand. But, starting next month, we will use a new online system that would enable us to calculate and track our work records more accurately and efficiently. All you have to do is to log on to your computer when you start your work in the morning. You’ll all be receiving a memo that explains the procedure of registering for you own database system. We’ll also set up some training classes soon for those who need help with the new system. Details about training classes and how to enroll for them will be included in the e-mail you’ll get.

Questions 95 through 97 refer to the following speech and chart.

First, I am happy to announce that our sales for the new Alley’s makeup box have increased by thirty percent in the southern region, while profits are up by almost eighteen percent. This is mainly due to our new colorful cosmetic lines targeting women who are sensitive to fashion trends. We have teamed up with leading fashion designers to predict new trendy colors and come up with this year’s must-have lipsticks and eye colors. In March of this year, the new pastel line of new lip and cheek colors was launched and made a biggest sales increase the following month. The new line of products appealed to the fashion-forward women in their twenties and early thirties. We especially thanked the employees who developed and maintained a close relationship with the fashion world. To recognize their effort and encourage continuous dedication, next month all employees will receive a ten percent bonus in their paychecks. I hope we can celebrate this success and continue to endeavor to make Alley’s Cosmetics better.