TOEIC based exercises part4 answer keys

D Car insurance This transcript refers to the audio file 004_TOEIC_part4.mp3 Good morning, rail passengers.. B A traffic and weather update This transcript refers to the audio file 022_

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Tomorrow's issue will be the last one for our newspaper We all knew this day was coming, and it is a sad day We lost almost $20 million last year, and the owners have tried to sell the paper but no one wants to buy it in this economy I want to thank all of you, all the editors, writers, photographers, page designers, printers — everyone who helped make this paper a city institution for the past 150 years It's been a pleasure and an honor working with you and supervising you As you've heard, we will continue to have an online news site with a staff of

25 This re-designed website will begin tomorrow We hope that it will help fill the gap left by the departed print product Meanwhile, we have one more issue to put out Let's get to work and make it the best it can be

This transcript refers to the audio file 002_TOEIC_part4.mp3

This is Betty Bellarussa with your 5 p.m WARP-AM traffic report Well, if you're on the roads listening to this, you already know that traffic is pretty much a mess everywhere On

Interstate 7, it crawls from downtown to the county line Vehicles crossing the lake on State Route 50 are gridlocked both eastbound and westbound, and the valley freeway is stop-and-

go from Mayberry through Winwood Highway 17 is slow through the city, then clears out until Overpass Road If that weren't bad enough, an injury accident is blocking Main Street downtown, causing a 15-minute backup for cars waiting to get onto the freeway This has been Betty Bellarussa with your 5 p.m WARP-AM traffic update Our next traffic report will

be at the bottom of the hour

Answer keys

1) Who is most likely listening to the report?

(B) Vehicle drivers

2) What does the speaker say about traffic?

(D) It is moving slowly everywhere

3) What is scheduled to happen at 5:30 p.m.?

(C) A new traffic update

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Hello, this message is for Tayna Smith Tayna, my name is Karl Klaussen with Premium Insurance Company You had asked me to give you a quotation for your 2007 Toyaki Turbo coupe I've processed your information, and we could insure this vehicle for $600 a year That's $50 a month, and you have the choice of paying monthly or in advance This price includes discounts for having a good driving record, and for also having your homeowner's insurance with us as well as your auto insurance It includes comprehensive coverage, uninsured motorist protection, and up to $50,000 liability We could begin coverage at the first of next month If you have more questions I'd be happy to answer them You can reach

me at 590-095-6446 or on my cell at 342-768-0120 Thank you for considering Premium Insurance

Answer keys

1) What is the message for?

(A) Tanya Smith

2) What is the main purpose of the message?

(B) To provide information

3) What is the speaker offering?

(D) Car insurance

Good morning, rail passengers For those of you taking the 9:45 Starlight Special to

Amityville, you will need to exchange your ticket for a boarding pass before you board the train Boarding passes are available now at the purple booth next to door 9 If you need to buy tickets, come to one of the ticket windows on the east side of the station, or use one of our automated ticket machines located throughout the lobby Once you have your tickets, each passenger must exchange them for a boarding pass, including young children When you have obtained your boarding pass, you are ready to access the platform The train will board through door 9 beginning at approximately 9:15 Thank you

Answer keys

1) What is the main purpose of the announcement?

(B) To explain about boarding passes

2) What should listeners do once they have tickets?

(A) Trade them for boarding passes

3) What is scheduled to happen at 9:15?

(C) Boarding will begin

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Hi, Dori Madson here, host of the KORG-FM afternoon show My dog, Spot, loves to run The trouble is, she was always running out of our yard into the neighbors' yards Once, she even ran into the street and nearly got hit by a car! That's when I called my friends at

InvisiFence They came right over, explained their program, and within a couple of hours had erected an invisible barrier around our yard that keeps Spot on our property just like a real fence would Spot can now run happily around our yard, and me and my family don't have to worry about her running away She'll go right to the edge of the yard, but won't go past it The Invisifence process was smooth, quick, and surprisingly affordable — much cheaper than putting a real fence around my yard would have been If you're looking for an effective way to keep your dog on your property, call Invisifence now They're right here in town, at 789-9876

Or, check them out on the web at invisifence.com Take it from me, you'll be glad you did

Answer keys

1) What is being advertised?

(B) A pet product

2) What does the speaker say about Invisifence?

(D) It is less expensive than a real fence

3) What is suggested about the speaker?

(A) He is trustworthy

Our next contestant is a 44-year-old lawyer from Rockland, Minnesota, where he specializes

in personal injury claims He grew up in Bronze Springs, Maryland, and moved with his family

to the Midwest at age 4 After completing law school at Midwest University, he married his high school sweetheart He's the father of two boys, 12 and 9, and a 5-year-old girl If he wins the grand prize today on our show, he says, "I'm sure going to go someplace better than Disneyland." Ladies and gentleman, please give a warm "Guess the Price" welcome to Stan Kramer!

Answer keys

1) Where is the introduction probably taking place?

(C) At a TV game show

2) What does the speaker say about Stan Kramer?

(B) He has three children

3) What will the listeners probably do next?

(D) Clap their hands

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We offer three types of family plans Our Basic plan has a $1,000 deductible It includes six doctors' visits a year with a $25 co-pay, and covers all your diagnostic treatments — x-rays and blood tests, things like that But it doesn't cover vision check-ups or prescription drugs Our Plus plan has a $1,500 deductible and gives you the same benefits as the Basic, but also covers prescription drugs and vision Our Premium plan has a $2,000 deductible and includes all aspects of our Basic and Plus plans The difference is that it will give you more coverage for major surgeries and life-threatening emergencies — up to 80 percent coverage for instances that require surgery or prolonged hospital stays If you go to our website, we have a chart comparing the plans and detailing exactly what each one offers

Answer keys

1) Who is most likely listening to the talk?

(A) Health-insurance customers

2) What is the main purpose of the talk?

(A) To explain three plans

3) What does the speaker suggest?

(C) Visiting the company website

I'm Denise Dinger with KPUT weather The soggy week we've been having in the valley promises to get dryer soon Today we're looking at morning showers with afternoon sun breaks and a high of 55 Tomorrow morning will be partly cloudy, with increasing clearing in the afternoon and a high of 60 Friday looks to be sunny and clear with a high of 70, and that weather should carry over into the weekend Saturday will be mostly sunny with highs near

70, and Sunday should be sunny and clear with highs soaring to nearly 80 degrees For KPUT, this is Denise Dinger with valley weather

Answer keys

1) When is this report most likely being broadcast?

(B) On Wednesday

2) What will happen on Sunday?

(D) It will be warm and sunny

3) What is suggested about the weather prior to this report?

(C) It has been raining a lot

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Hi, this is Adam Swanson calling for Ron Jaworski It's about 3 on Friday afternoon Ron, I had something come up at the last-minute, so I won't be able to meet with you and Pete Schilling Monday as we had planned I'd like to reschedule for later in the week, if that works for you and Pete I'm available late Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, but early morning Wednesday or Friday would actually be best for me We could still meet at Pete's office, as

we planned, or I'd be able to meet somewhere else if it's more convenient for you Sorry about the cancellation Please call me as soon as you can after hearing this My cell is 886-

2468, or you can call my office at 351-9823 and leave a message with my secretary, Crystal Gains Thanks, Ron I'll talk to you soon

Answer keys

1) Who is the message for?

(B) Ron Jaworski

(A) To reschedule an appointment

3) What will the listener probably do next?

(C) Return the phone call

Feeling run down? Low on energy? Like you'll never make it through the day? Then it's time for you to Rev Up One package of Rev Up contains enough vitamins and minerals to

energize you for five straight hours And the best part is, you won't come crashing down even more tired than when you started Mix amazing Rev Up with a glass of cold water, and you'll feel energized and ready to tackle the busy day ahead of you Rev Up contains more than

100 percent of the vital nutrients your body needs to help you think clearly and perform at maximum efficiency Rev Up comes in three great flavors — grape, lime and cherry — and is available at supermarkets throughout the Tri-County area When you're down, Rev it Up, with Rev Up

Answer keys

(B) An energy drink

2) What does the speaker claim about Rev Up?

(D) It works for five hours

3) Where can people buy Rev Up?

(B) In supermarkets

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Well, the bad news is that our third-quarter earnings are down 2 percent, or 50 cents a share This is due mostly to economic factors beyond our control, particularly the gas-price

increases The good news is that our fourth-quarter earnings are projected to rise nearly 3 percent, or about 75 cents a share That's partly because we've implemented an energy conservation program at all our plants — for instance, cutting fuel usage by 10 percent — and partly because the economy is on the rebound Going forward, the company remains healthy, and we anticipate increased earnings for each of the first two quarters next year Our challenge will be finding creative ways to remain well-positioned in a bear economy, and planning for flexibility to meet our goals without compromising the quality of our product

3) How does the speaker feel about the company's future?

(A) He thinks the company is in good shape

Hi friends Sherry Hawkins here, owner of Hawkins Motors Do you need a new car but feel like you can't afford one? Well come on down to Hawkins, where you can buy a new or used vehicle for just $30 down You heard right: Not $3,000, not $300, just $30 down lets you drive off the lot in your very own vehicle We have hundreds of new and used compacts, sedans, SUVs or pick-ups to choose from, and a variety of financing options to meet your needs even

if your credit's not too hot Still think you can't afford a car? Think again friends Come on down to Hawkins Motors, at the intersection of Highway 5 and State Route 99 We're open 9-

5 weekdays, 9-9 on Saturdays and Sundays We'll see you soon!

Answer keys

1) Who is the intended audience for this advertisement?

(C) People with little money

2) How much money must customers pay in advance to buy a vehicle?

(B) $30

3) What does the speaker urge listeners to do?

(D) Visit the dealership

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Hi, it's good to meet you all My name's Joe Coleman, and I'll be working in accounting I grew up in San Diego, and I have a BA in political science from Malibu University Before coming here to Martz Brothers, I worked six years as an accountant at Marshall & Boyer in Salt Lake City, and for three years as comptroller at the Sexson Company in San Francisco I've been married for five years now, and we have two kids, ages one and three My wife, Sarah, worked many years for Lehman and Sons before taking time off to have children Now she's trying to launch a small public relations company while also being a full-time housewife For my hobbies, I like reading, swimming, watching movies, and I love football In fact, I used to play at Malibu

Answer keys

1) Who is the intended audience for this introduction?

(A) Business colleagues

2) Where did the speaker say he had worked previously?

(C) In San Francisco

3) What will the speaker likely talk about next?

(B) His college football experience

This is meteorologist George Bennett in the KOPS weather center Well, summer's over and it's time to break out the umbrellas As you can see on this KOPS satellite image, a storm front is pushing this way from the coast, bringing heavy rain and winds tonight, followed by afternoon showers tomorrow after some morning clearing Highs will be 60 degrees today and 65 tomorrow, while lows both days will dive into the low 40s Looking at the five-day forecast, this high-pressure system moving in from the south will bring more rain later in the week, interspersed with periods of partial clearing Highs toward the end of the week will inch down toward 60, with lows possibly reaching the mid-30s As we look out over the eastern part of the state, things look dryer there, with no rain expected and highs holding steady in the mid- to upper-70s for the next week or so

Answer keys

1) Where is this report probably taking place?

(C) On television

2) What does the speaker advise the audience to do?

(D) Prepare for rain

3) What will happen over the next five days?

(C) It will gradually get colder

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All right, here's some water and bread to get you started My name's Jenny, and let me start

by telling you about our specials this evening For seafood, we have fresh Dungeness crab for $12.99, and lobster Newton with stuffed prawns for $17.99 Our other specials are T-bone steak with mashed potatoes and gravy, for just $11.99, and prime rib with spinach fettuccini for only $13.99 In addition, spicy chicken wing and cheese bread appetizers are 20 percent off, and we have a happy-hour drink special until 6 o'clock, with all regular cocktails 30

percent off, and two-for-one specials on all margarita drinks Please take your time looking over the menu, and I'll be back to take your order as soon as you're ready Are there any questions I can answer, or anything else I can get for you right now?

Answer keys

1) Who is most probably speaking?

(B) A waitress

2) What is the main purpose of the speech?

(A) To give information about dining options

3) What will the speaker probably do next?

(A) Go and help other customers

Hello, this is Tony with Community Charities I'm calling to let you know we'll have a truck in your area on the 7th We accept donations of clean used clothing; curtains and blinds; and blankets and bedding We also accept small household appliances such as toasters and microwave ovens; cooking utensils; small children's toys; and books and magazines There

is a special need this winter for warm hats and gloves If you would like to donate, please put your items in a large bag or box, and set them on your front porch or the curb in front of your house by 7 a.m Wednesday, the 7th Make sure the bags or boxes are marked "CC" in large letters Our driver will leave you a donation receipt If you have any questions, please call us

at 1-888-555-5353 Thank you, and have a great day!

Answer keys

1) What is the main purpose of this message?

(C) To solicit charitable donations

2) Who is this message for?

(C) Homeowners

3) When will the truck be in the area?

(D) On the 7th

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Good morning, Thrifty shoppers Today in our meat department, we have a great special on boneless chicken breasts for only 96 cents a pound, a savings of 40 percent We also have flank steak on sale today only for only one-oh-nine a pound, 20 cents off the regular price When you're done buying meat, check out our dairy section, where until Friday you can buy two gallons of Farmers' milk for only five dollars and fifty cents, and two tubs of cream-light butter for just two-fifty Then, why not round out your morning at our deli, where you can get

a fresh, hot paninni sandwich and a bowl of minestrone soup for just five dollars! For other fantastic deals throughout the store, look for items featuring a red tag, and thank you for shopping at Thrifty

Answer keys

1) Where would this announcement most likely be heard?

(B) In a grocery store

(D) To notify shoppers of bargains on meat and dairy items

(A) Having lunch at the store delicatessen

Hi, Pete Patterson here for Hair Apparent If hair loss has got you feeling blue, then I've got good news for you Hair Apparent can restore your hair naturally, without plugs, lotions, or painful surgery Hair Apparent's experienced doctors combine the use of hair from other parts of your body with their patented growth gel to give you a full, natural-looking head of hair within six- to eight-weeks My appointment with Dr Barringer at Hair Apparent was smooth and easy I relaxed and watched DVD's while Dr Barringer examined my scalp, then painlessly started treatment Guys, this was the best decision I have ever made My nearly bald head is now covered with thick, rich, soft hair that honestly looks better than it did before

it fell out My wife can't believe it! Call Hair Apparent at 555-1209 today for a free

consultation, or visit one of their two locations: 123 Main Street downtown or 345 Pine Street

on the east side Tell 'em Pete Patterson sent you, and you'll get 20 percent off Don't wait! Act now! Trust me, you'll be glad you did

Answer keys

(B) A procedure for hair restoration

2) Who is the intended audience?

(C) Middle-aged men

(B) He is trustworthy

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Hi, this is Mindy Rollins with your 4 p.m front-seat traffic update A couple of problems to report at this hour A two-car collision is blocking the right lane of Interstate 12 near the Broad Street on-ramp, and traffic there is backed up for about two miles On Highway 33, a milk truck has overturned near the junction of Holden Road, which has created a parking lot while work crews clear debris from the roadway Other roads look normal for this time Interstate 14 slows coming into Millburg, but picks up again near Smithport, and State Route

7 is slow off-and-on from the downtown S-curves through Lake McDonald If you need to cross the lake right now, both roadways look pretty good, but Interstate 80 is a little bit better bet than State Route 320, where volumes are beginning to build on the west side This is Mindy Rollins with front-seat traffic

OK, let's review where we're at so far We'll launch our advertising campaign on October 20th with commercials on radio and TV, and a half-page ad in Swim and Dive Magazine Our target audience is teen-agers and young adults who are competitive swimmers, and in the middle- to upper-middle class income brackets We've agreed on an initial production run of 250,000 goggles, to be made in our factories in Mexico City and Shanghai, and that we will produce them in blue, red, yellow and green We've also agreed to try and get testimonial ads from Tracy Brady and Michael Phillips, the two US gold-medal winners at the last

Olympics Our main distribution channels will be retail sporting-goods stores and Internet orders So far so good, right? Now, about pricing options

Answer keys

(C) To summarize progress

2) Which product is the speaker discussing?

(A) Swimming eyewear

3) What will the speaker probably talk about next?

(C) How much goggles should cost

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This is Caiti Carlson with your KATZ news update President Morgan this morning signed a bill that will raise the salary of school teachers by an average of 5.2 percent nationwide, and also provide an additional $300 billion a year to fund Head Start preschool programs The president called the legislation a "vital stimulus" for the country's education system Locally, governor Wang says she will not approve a proposed $20 billion plan for traffic

improvements, saying the bill does not go far enough in relieving traffic congestion On Wall Street this hour, the Dow is up 200 points after a brief morning drop Among leading state companies, ATD Corporation is up sixty cents at $15.70 a share, and Stargers has risen 10 cents to $35.30 This has been Caiti Carlson with this hour's top headlines Stay tuned for KATZ weather and traffic together, right after this word from ABC Insurance

Answer keys

1) What is the main purpose of this report?

(A) To summarize major stories

2) What did the speaker report about the president?

(C) That he increased education funding

3) What will KATZ report next?

(B) A traffic and weather update

Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your attention please We regret to inform you that a thunderstorm in Chicago has delayed several flights Bluebird Airlines Flight 963 to Brussels, scheduled for departure at 10:30 from gate C-7, is now scheduled to depart at 11:45 from gate C-4 Concord Airlines Flight 226 to Hong Kong, scheduled for departure at 11:30 from gate N-8, is now scheduled to depart at 2 o'clock In addition, all flights arriving on

Midwestern Airlines have been delayed one hour Flights arriving on Jet Green Air have been delayed intermittently Please check the arrivals and departure boards, located on the

concourses of each main terminal, for more specific information and updates on individual flights For passengers who will miss connecting flights, please go to the customer service desk of your respective airlines for assistance We are sorry for the inconvenience

Answer keys

1) Who is the intended audience for this announcement?

(D) Airline customers

2) Where would the announcement most likely be heard?

(B) In an airport waiting area

3) What does the speaker suggest listeners do?

(C) Get more information

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Hi Clancy Billups, this is Darlene Ellstad with Frugal Financial Services calling again I got your message asking about changing our meeting time on Thursday from 5 o'clock to 3, and I'm afraid that time won't work for me I'm tied up in a tele-conference that day until 4 Would

4 o'clock work for you? If not, I'm available Friday morning at 8 and 11, and in the afternoon

at either 2 or 3:30 Otherwise, we'll have to aim for next week sometime Monday and

Wednesday afternoons work best for me, but I also have a couple of morning openings on Tuesday and Friday Why don't you call me and let me know what works best for you? My office number is 555-3084, extension 111 If I'm not in, you can set an appointment with my secretary, Lori Crowther Or, you could try my cell at 555-3169 If you need to e-mail me, it's dellstad at frugal.net I'm looking forward to meeting with you, Mr Billups Good bye

Answer keys

(A) Clancy Billups

(C) To reschedule an appointment

3) What does the speaker suggest the listener should do?

(D) Telephone her

Are you paying too much for car and home insurance? Call SureCo today and find out A fifteen-minute phone call could save you hundreds a year on insurance for your car, home, and other vehicles With features such as good-driver discounts, bundled auto- and home-insurance rates, and an accident forgiveness policy, you're bound to find protection that meets your needs, AND saves you money New SureCo customers last year saved an average of $330 But that's not all At SureCo, our experienced and friendly representatives are available 24-7 to answer your questions and settle claims quickly and efficiently And with more than 1,000 offices nationwide, we're always nearby Don't you owe it to yourself to call SureCo and compare? Call today: 888-555-2121 That's 888-555-2121 SureCo In the service business for over 50 years

Answer keys

(C) Auto and house insurance

(B) Make a telephone call

3) What is suggested about SureCo?

(A) It is a well-respected company

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Good evening everyone Welcome to the Richmond Real Estate training course My name's Wendy Pozinka, and I'm a licensed real estate agent and personnel director for Richmond At the end of our six-week course all of you, hopefully, will be able to pass the real estate exam and become Richmond agents Here are some things to note before we begin our training First, you need to hand in your blue class registration forms at the table in the front of the room Then, go the table against the right wall to find your name tag and a packet of course information Next, go the table in the back corner to pick up your text book Once you have done all these things, find a seat and sit down When everyone's ready Nathan Richmond, our company president, will say a few remarks After that, we'll head for the conference room and tonight's first class Okay? Are there any questions?

Answer keys

(A) To explain procedures

2) Where is this talk probably taking place?

(B) In a business office

3) What is the main goal of the training?

(D) To create new real estate agents

(clapping) Our next speaker really needs no introduction She has been involved in local politics for longer I've been alive, and over the past four decades has become an icon of our city and community She started by serving eight years on the city council, and then eight years as mayor After that, she was elected for two terms as our state governor, then two more terms as state representative As if that weren't enough, she has been president of her children's Parent-Teacher Association three separate times, and now is the volunteer

president of our local chapter of Citizens for a Greener America She has a PhD in public policy from State University, where she serves on the advisory board, and last month

received an honorary degree from Harvard Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in giving a warm welcome to a very special guest: Ms Lindsey Larson! (loud clapping, cheering)

(C) She is already well known

3) What is the main purpose of the introduction?

(B) To summarize Ms Larson's achievements

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First I'd like to highlight a couple of points from our research, and then brainstorm ways to broaden our company appeal According to our website statistics and independent polling, our biggest customers are young adults, particularly young women Sixty-six percent of all women age 18 to 25 are aware of our brand, compared to only 47 percent of women age 25

to 40 With men, sixty-two percent know our brand in the 18 to 25 demographic, but that falls

to 43 percent in the 25 to 40 age range The trouble is, young adults have less money than older adults Only about 35 percent of all people over 40 — men and women — have heard

of us Interestingly, that percentage is higher with teenagers: 40 percent of all girls and 39 percent of all boys know our brand But again, teens don't have money So, given those numbers, I think our challenge is clear Now, the question is

Answer keys

1) Who is most likely listening to this speech?

(D) Corporate workers

(C) To help identify a problem

(B) Increasing brand awareness

Yes, this is Guenther Van Hoffman from the Times-News advertising department returning a phone call from Gladys Johannsen Ms Johannsen had inquired about our advertising rates

In a nutshell, they depend on the size of the advertisement, volume and frequency Our basic rates range from $20 for a one-column-by-one-inch ad to $5,000 for a full-page color ad We offer volume discounts for multiple ads, as well as discounts for ads that run more than twice

in one week or four times in a month We have a fantastic ad-design department, and we also accept camera-ready ads, which should be submitted at least one day before

publication OK, I hope this answers your general questions If you want more specific

details, please call me back at 555-0904, ext 654, or e-mail me at Van Hoffman — that's A-N H-O-double F- M-A-N dot g at Times-News dot com, and I'll be happy to give you more information Have a good day now!

V-Answer keys

1) Where does the speaker probably work?

(C) At a newspaper

(A) To answer a question

(C) Contact Mr Van Hoffman

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Attention please This is a special announcement from the main office There is a visitor's car parked in the fire zone on the east side of campus It's a blue Yamahoo Zephir, license plate number XYZ701 The owner needs to move this vehicle immediately, or it will be towed We want to remind all visitors that no parking is allowed in the fire zones on the west and east sides of campus These zones must be kept free at all times for fire trucks and other

emergency vehicles Parking is also prohibited in the bus zone in front of the school between

9 and 9:30 a.m., and 3 and 3:30 p.m Free parking is available in the main lot in front of the school, and also in lots on the north and south sides Metered parking is available on the streets surrounding school grounds, and there are special handicapped parking spaces in all school parking lots We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our no-parking zones clear Thank you

Answer keys

1) Where is this announcement probably taking place?

(A) At a university

2) What problem does the speaker mention?

(B) An illegally parked car

(A) To issue a warning

(whirring blades in background) Hello This is Miguel Lopez with WOMB "Eagle Eye" traffic Rush hour is in full swing all over the valley, and volumes are heavy on all major

thoroughfares Traffic is gridlocked on Interstate 11 from Maple Street clear to Valley Market Center, where it finally begins to thin out Interstate 305 isn't much better; pretty much

bumper-to-bumper through the six-mile stretch from Belleville to Redland The only blocking slowdown at this hour is on State Route 10, where a car in the left lane has apparently run out of gas near the Mountain View exit There is a tow truck on the way to the scene to help out, and we can see some people trying to push the car onto the left shoulder The only other major bottleneck at this hour is on Westmont Avenue, where the right lane is closed for a couple of miles due to ongoing road improvements It's better to take Eastlake Way instead I'm Miguel Lopez for "Eagle Eye" traffic Now back to you in the studio, Dave

Answer keys

1) Where is the speaker probably broadcasting from?

(D) A helicopter

(A) To provide information

3) Who is most likely listening to the report?

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Do you need a new dishwasher, washing machine, oven or refrigerator? Then get on over to

S & L Appliance this weekend for our annual blow-out sale For three days only — Friday, Saturday and Sunday — we have all major appliances on sale for up to 60 percent off, with zero percent financing on approved credit You can get deals like this Coldstone Fridge for

$199 No, that's not a misprint One ninety nine Or how about this MayBell front-load

washing machine, normally $699, for only $575? Or this ZE dishwasher, normally $350, slashed during blow-out weekend to $225 These are crazy prizes, folks, so get them while quantities last And if your credit is good, you pay zero percent interest for nine months with

no money down That's right, zero percent and no money down! So hurry on in this weekend

to S & L Appliance, with these three locations to serve you We're open 8 to 6 Friday, and 9

to 8 Saturday and Sunday See you there!

Answer keys

1) Where is this advertisement probably being broadcast?

(B) On television

(A) An appliance sale

(D) Come to the store

Tricia Cohen here with Tri-County weather Well, we're starting the week with some fog, but that will burn off by late morning, revealing sunny afternoon skies and a high of close to 65 degrees Tomorrow will be partly sunny, with a high of about 60, but increasing clouds

Tuesday night will bring rain and colder weather later in the week The chance of rain is 60 percent on Wednesday, increasing to 75 percent Thursday and 90 percent Friday, with highs those days in the mid-50s and lows dropping into the low 40s It should clear a little by the weekend, with the rain chance falling to 40 percent on Saturday and 20 percent Sunday Look for partially sunny skies and highs returning to the mid-60s I'm Tricia Cohen with KRCK Tri-County weather Stay tuned to KRCK for more classic rock music following a real-time traffic update

Answer keys

(A) To predict weather conditions

2) When is this report probably being broadcast?

(C) On Monday morning

3) Where is this report probably being broadcast?

(B) On radio

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Hey Bulldog fans, we invite you to stick around after the game for a special party under the large tent in the south parking lot There will be barbequed hamburgers and hot dogs, as well

as watermelon and beverages, and you can meet team players and coaches for autographs and pictures Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 12 and under There will also

be special $1 raffle tickets for a chance to win several great prizes All proceeds will benefit the Children's Cancer Center You can purchase tickets starting at halftime, either at the ticket booth by tunnel 128, or at the entrance to the tent in the south parking lot We remind you that if you leave the stadium to get tickets, be sure and get your hand stamped for readmittance Fans, make your plans now for the Bulldog postgame party, and help support families of children with cancer

3) When will the special event take place?

(C) When the game is finished

Hello Mr and Mrs Krawshack My name is Sandra Doeic, and I'm calling on behalf of the National Leukemia Foundation We desperately need your help this year in our battle to find

a cure for leukemia Your gift of $100, $200 or $300 goes directly to scientific research on this deadly disease, and is completely tax deductible It might help save the life of a friend or family member one day Won't you consider donating this year? We realize that times are tough, and any amount, even as small as $5, would be greatly appreciated To make a pledge to the NLF, please call 800-555-8846 between 8 a.m and 5 p.m — that's eastern time — or visit our website at www.nlf.org If you'd prefer to mail a contribution, you may send it to NLF, 2503 Gates Drive NW, Seattle, WA, 98178 Thank you for your time, Mr and Mrs Krawshack, and we hope you will be able to help

Answer keys

1) What is the message for?

(A) The Krawshacks

2) What is the purpose of the message?

(D) To solicit money

3) When should the listeners telephone the NLF?

(D) Between 8 a.m and 5 p.m eastern time

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That's a good question Based on what's happened in the past, it's a bit difficult to talk about the future, because, if you had asked me this question five years ago, there's no way I would have predicted that our company could grow this much, and would have become the leading domestic brand in our industry It still seems surreal So, I'm hesitant to look too far forward There are two things that I hope will happen, and that we will certainly strive like heck for One is to make sure we don't rest on our laurels, but look for ways to constantly improve our product The other is to compete more on the worldwide market, so that in a short while our name is as well known in Iceland as it is in Iowa Those, I guess, would be our two main short-term goals Honestly, I don't think much beyond that

3) What is suggested about the speaker's company?

(A) It expanded rapidly

OK, welcome back to the Marcia Maxwell Show Our next guest is, besides a gentleman a scholar, one of my favorite authors of all time I have actually known Jason Fellows for more than 20 years, dating back to the time we shared a communications course taught by

Professor Harold Edmunds at Emeritus University A former newspaper reporter, Mr Fellows'

22 novels include 14 number-one best-sellers, and 10 of his stories have been turned into major Hollywood movies Last year's novel, "The Third House on the Left," won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction as well as the Pen Faulkner Award, making Jason one of only a half-dozen writers to win both of these prestigious honors in the same year His new book, "Pony Wars,"

is scheduled for publication late this year Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome an

esteemed writer and dear friend, Mr Jason Fellows

3) What will probably happen next?

(C) Jason Fellows will be interviewed

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A check on traffic at this hour reveals slow downs on Interstate 30 through the city and north into the suburbs, caused by an earlier injury accident We're looking at state patrol officers sweeping glass and debris from that collision over to the side of the road, while the left lane remains closed to traffic Taking a peek at our eastside real-time camera, we see heavy congestion on Highway 605 east of the convention center, thinning out south of the airport Traffic on Route 2, meanwhile, looks to be moving steadily until the town of Roserock, where

a maintenance crew is fixing a large pothole in the center of the roadway Finally, looking west along Highway 14, we see a backup near exit 93 that appears to be caused by a dairy truck that has spilled part of its load of milk in the center lane This is Brandon Bacchio with your WILK traffic report Now back to you, Eda

Answer keys

1) Who is the speaker?

(A) A television reporter

2) Why is traffic slow on Interstate 30?

(B) Due to an accident

3) Where is the speaker now?

(C) Inside a building

What do you want in a new car? Great gas mileage? Reliability? Versatility? Modern styling?

No pressure sales and easy financing? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then you need to visit Starwood Kyoto I'm Patty Mahre, owner of Starwood Kyoto, and right now we have bargains on hundreds of vehicles as we clear our storeroom to make way for this year's new models Kyotos are famous for their high quality and fantastic resale value, and we have 10 different Kyoto models that average more than 30 miles per gallon At Starwood Kyoto, buying a car is easy, with friendly sales people who don't apply heavy pressure and will actually show you the factory invoice before you buy Right now we have financing as low as 3.9 percent on all Kyoto vehicles, including trucks and SUVs, and up to

$3,000 rebates on selected models We need to make space for new models, so come visit

us today, on Highway 909 in Starwood, just south of the city center off exit 191 Come to Starwood, and drive home happy

Answer keys

1) What is the main purpose of the advertisement?

(B) To attract customers

2) What is being offered?

(D) Bargains on older vehicles

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Welcome, everyone I'm honored to be here this evening, and to be able to share with you some simple financial strategies that have worked for me, and can work just as well for you I don't offer any magic formula to "get rich quick," and no, you won't walk out of here tonight and become millionaires tomorrow However, if you listen carefully, study dutifully and apply the strategy I'm going to teach you, I guarantee that you can substantially increase your wealth in a relatively short period of time To give you a personal example, just a few years ago I was like most of you — a middle-class businessperson, doing OK but not fabulous After I learned this wealth-building strategy, and began applying it, my net worth tripled in the space of two years, and has kept rising steadily since then I was able to retire five years ago, and am now blessed to be able to travel the country and share with others some of the tricks I have learned So, let's get started

Answer keys

1) What is the main purpose of this speech?

(C) To explain a purpose

2) What is the speaker offering?

(A) Financial advice

(C) A money-making strategy

Attention, Valu-Mart shoppers! We have specials today in our men's pants department, where you can find straight-leg and low-fit Paris Jeans on sale for 50 percent off We're also running two-for one deals on Submarine Cargo Pants and Rockman trousers Buy one pair, and get the next one free In our children's department, all Koala Company coats are 40 percent off, and — today only — children's submarine cargo pants are on sale in all sizes for just $9.99 For women, all Jean Pierre dresses and jump suits are a super-saver value all this week, with savings ranging from 20 to 50 percent, and selected women's shoes are on sale for as much as 75 percent off In addition to these great bargains, look for yellow-tag items throughout the store Bring the yellow tag to the cash register and save an additional

15 percent on our already low, low prices Thank you for shopping at Valu-Mart, and have a great day!

Answer keys

1) Where would this announcement most likely be heard?

(B) In a discount clothing store

(D) Current shoppers

3) What will happen if listeners find a yellow tag?

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Hello, this is Wanda Carson calling for James Yamaguchi James, I'm a reporter at the Local Business Journal, and I was referred to you by Kareen Christenson of your marketing

department She said that you would be a good person to talk with for my upcoming piece on new downtown development, and I'd like to arrange a time this week that we could meet for

an interview I'll need only about 20 minutes of your time I want to talk mostly about the Twin Towers building, and also about developments in the works for next year Could you please call me at 555-737-6233? Again, my name's Wanda Carlson of the Local Business Journal Thank you Goodbye

Answer keys

(B) James Yamaguchi

(A) To arrange a meeting

3) What does the speaker ask the listener to do?

(B) Return her phone call

Welcome aboard This is captain Markus DiPolo up here in the cockpit Our flight to Chicago should take about 6 hours and 15 minutes, with a scheduled 3:30 landing at O'Hare

International We'll be cruising at an altitude of 35,000 feet with a maximum speed of 30,000 knots, and our route will take us north-northeast over the Grand Canyon and Rocky

Mountains The weather en route is clear and calm, so we're anticipating little to no

turbulence Your flight crew will be serving drinks and a snack, followed in an hour or so by a full dinner After dinner we have a full-length movie So relax and enjoy yourselves We do ask that you obey the no-smoking signs, including no smoking in the lavatories Thank you for flying with us today

Answer keys

1) Where is this announcement probably being heard?

(D) On an airplane

(A) To provide information

3) Who is making the announcement?

(C) A pilot

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Patricia Prentice here with WRAP-FM traffic The commute is pretty much a mess

everywhere at this hour Highway 22 is crawling from downtown to the North Street exit Interstate 7 is a logjam between Hillville to the county line, and State Route 10 is heavy from the city heading east into Bell Acres We're getting a report of a two-car collision on Highway

12 just south of Kinnear Street that's blocking the left two lanes there The only route that looks pretty good right now is Interstate 306, which is bottle-necked at the convention center but clears west of there and then is off and on into Rockway This report is brought to you by Koala Cola, the drink that is refreshingly different This has been Patricia Prentice for WRAP-

FM Our next Koala Cola update will be at the top of the hour

First of all, I'm experienced I've worked for 10 years in this industry, and for four years at this position Second, I'm talented I was named Employee of the Year at my first company, and have won four Employee-of-the-Month awards at my current company I've also earned gold certification in the industry, and hope to up that to platinum next year Third, I'm a model employee: hard-working, punctual, reliable, and adaptable I get along well with others, meet deadlines, stay focused, and genuinely enjoy what I do I am confident that my combination

of experience, talent, determination, and intangibles make me a perfect fit for this position and a valuable addition to your company

Answer keys

(B) At a job interview

2) What is the speaker's main purpose?

(A) To promote himself

(C) He wants to leave his current company

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(clapping) Thank you, Ms DeArias Our next city council candidate, James Basko, is also the youngest, just 23 years old Mr Basko graduated last year from State University with a BS degree in public management and a minor in English He has lived in the city all his life, and graduated from Lincoln High School He currently lives in the Redwood neighborhood with his fianc? He says he's running for City Council because he thinks city government needs to

be more responsive to the needs of young people Mr Basko is a Cub Scout leader,

volunteers with the Big Brothers program, and is on the city's Youth Advisory Board Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome James Basko

Answer keys

1) What is the main purpose of this introduction?

(D) To inform the audience about James Basko

2) Where is this introduction probably taking place?

(A) At a public forum

(B) Applaud

Has the economy got you down? Then I've got good news for you The federal government just lowered mortgage rates, and now is a great time to refinance your home! I'm Gregory Hershell, president of US Mortgage, and we have rates as low as 5.6 percent Not only that, but you pay no points, and for a limited time, we'll even pay your closing costs You could save hundreds a month by refinancing your mortgage right now! Don't waste a lot of time thinking about it, folks, because it's a volatile market and rates could rise again next week Call US Mortgage now to lock in your rate as low as 5.6, with no points and no closing costs You won't be sorry Call right now: 555-980-8908 Tell 'em Gregory Hershell sent you, and we'll knock an additional 10 percent off your refinancing costs Don't wait another day Call

US Mortgage now: That's 555-980-8908

(B) Mention his name

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Can I have your attention please? Welcome to the annual International Business

Conference If you have not yet registered for the conference, go the tables on the left side of the room Be sure to have picture identification ready We accept cash and credit cards only,

no checks please If you have pre-registered, go the tables at the back of the room to pick up your conference badge and information packets You must wear your badge for admittance

to all conference sessions If you have registered and already have your badge and

information packet, please proceed to the blue ballroom for the welcoming speech Go through the doors in the back, and down the hallway to the right If you have any questions or need special assistance, there is an information booth in the back corner of the room Look for the blue sign It's our pleasure to have you here, and we hope you enjoy the conference

Answer keys

(A) Business persons

(C) To instruct

3) What should people do if they have questions?

(D) Look for the blue sign

Hi Marge, this is Bill I'm stuck in traffic, and I need you to make a few schedule changes for

me First, I'll need to cancel my nine o'clock meeting with Tom Shafely See if we can

reschedule it for early next week Then I need you to call my 11 o'clock appointment, Ida Gonzalez, and move it to 11:30 I have lunch with Craig Mora at 12:30 at the Steakhouse, but I won't be able to get there on time, so I'll need to move it to the Creole Caf? Could you please cancel our reservations at the Steakhouse and make new ones at the Creole? Also, call Craig and tell him I might be a few minutes late Thank you Marge Please hold all my calls, and I'll be in at about 11 If my wife calls, tell her I'll phone her back at that time

(D) Adjust his schedule

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Shall we begin? Today I'd like to talk about marketing strategy The first item on the agenda

is results of the polling conducted by A & I Research Mark will present and interpret those results for us Second, we'll hear an advertising report from Amanda, who'll give us the numbers from our recent radio and TV campaign Next, Geoffrey will update us on research trends in the industry, and suggest ways we can use those in marketing our product Finally, I'd like to have a group brainstorm for 30 minutes or so on marketing ideas and the future direction of marketing for our company I hope we'll be able to adjourn by 4:30 Before we hear from Mark, let's hear briefly How are you doing on compiling this year's budget?

3) What will listeners probably do next?

(B) Talk about budgeting

This is Tony Malloy with a valley weather update Well, you can put away your umbrellas for

a while and break out the suntan lotion! The rain we've been experiencing the past week will stop this morning, and we're expecting afternoon clearing with partly cloudy skies and highs

in the mid- 70s Looking at the five-day forecast, this high-pressure front moving in from the east this morning will drive out rain clouds, and the rest of the week looks to be sunny and clear, with highs in the low- to mid-70s and lows dipping into the upper 40s Chance of rain is

40 percent today but drops to 10 percent by Friday As you can see, there's a low-pressure front headed our way from the north which is expected to reach us by the weekend, and may bring some more clouds and a chance of rain But for now, get out and enjoy the sunshine!

Answer keys

1) Where is this report most likely being broadcast?

(B) On television

2) How long will the weather be sunny?

(C) For the next five days

(B) Go outside

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On your right is the old town hall building, which was built in 1884 and used until 1952 The tall white building behind that is the Ricks Tower, which was the tallest building in the city for almost 100 years Coming up on the left-hand side is the oldest building in town Constructed

in 1835, it was originally the county courthouse It's gone through several reincarnations since then, and is currently the Pit Stop, one of the city's finest watering holes Ahead on the right is the Gazette Building, home of the city's largest newspaper OK, now we're leaving downtown and headed for the University District, to check out some historic architecture at the state's most prestigious institute of higher education After that, we'll have lunch at 12 o'clock at the historic Rose Inn, prior to our afternoon cruise on the lake

All right, here's your cubicle The bottom drawer locks, so you'll want to put any valuables in there, and make sure you keep your key! Now over here is the break room There are two vending machines, as well as the coffee maker there Extra filters and bags are in the

cupboards above There are also bowls, and silverware in the drawers next to the

microwave Everyone is responsible for cleaning their own dishes, thank you OK, the

bathrooms are down the hall on the right The conference room is opposite the restrooms, and the manager's office is around the corner from the conference room the door at the end of the hall The employees' lunch room is on the second floor, and the gym/relaxation center is on the fourth floor That just about does it, I guess Do you have any questions?

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Mike Mannequin here with a KRKR news update The Senate will vote today on a bill to bail out the nation's farmers The bill passed the House of Representatives last week in a very close vote The president has said he will sign the bill if it passed Locally, work crews are still cleaning up debris from last week's flooding in the eastern part of the state The governor has declared the flood spots a disaster area, and asked the federal government for financial help In sports, State and Tech universities are preparing for tomorrow's annual showdown to see who takes home the Silver Cup Kickoff is at noon, and you can hear the game right here

on KRKR 550 AM I'm Mike Mannequin in the news center Stay tuned for traffic and weather after this word from our sponsor

Answer keys

1) Where would this report most likely be heard?

(A) On radio

2) What is the main purpose of the report?

(B) To summarize news headlines

3) What will happen at noon tomorrow?

(D) A football game

Oh yes, hello My name is Darcy McGuire, and I'm calling to inquire about your cleaning services I was referred to you by my neighbor, Doris Magnusson, who says you've been cleaning her home for a couple of years I own a four-bedroom house in Green Haven, and I'd like to have someone come and clean it twice a month Could you please tell me how much that would cost? Do you send just one person, or a team of two? Also, what type of cleaning materials do you use? Are they environmentally friendly? Do I need to provide anything? Oh, one more thing Do you charge extra for pets? I have a dog and two cats Again, my name's Darcy McGuire, and if you could please call me at 555-6996, I'd appreciate

it You could talk to me or my daughter, Daisy Meyers, who lives downstairs I'd like to get started next week, so I hope to hear from you soon Thank you

Answer keys

(A) Darcy McGuire

2) Why is the speaker calling?

(C) To inquire about cleaning

(A) Phone Darcy McGuire

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Spring brings new life all around Men, shouldn't that include a new suit for you? Right now at Suit Suite, you can get two men's suits for the price of one Choose from dozens of famous brands, like this two-piece, Pierre LePew button down, or this hand-crafted v-neck from Cardikins Or how about this double-breasted beauty from Levenson Brothers? That's right Two complete suits for the price of one! For a limited time only at Suit Suite, on Parkway Boulevard next to Parkway Mall, or on First Avenue West downtown near City Center And if you buy before the 14th, we'll even throw in free alterations Come see us soon! Suit Suite, for the sweet new you

Can I have your attention please? This is a special announcement from Mr Brighton's office Due to the snowstorm, several employees have had trouble getting to work So we have adjusted today's deadline schedule as follows: The deadline for advertising copy has been pushed back from 10 o'clock to noon The deadline for editorial copy has been moved from 2 o'clock to 5 The deadline for all advertising artwork — photos and drawings — will be 3 o'clock instead of 11 Finally, the deadline for all editorial artwork — photos, charts, and graphics — will be 4 o'clock instead of 1 Thank you for your cooperation in this matter If you think you will still need a deadline extension, please talk to your department manager On behalf of Mr Brighton and all the senior executives, we appreciate your efforts during this terrible weather

Answer keys

1) Who is most likely listening to the announcement?

(C) Magazine employees

2) When is the announcement probably taking place?

(A) In the morning

3) What should listeners do if they cannot finish their task on time?

(B) See their department manager

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It's my pleasure to introduce our new woman's basketball coach, MaryAnn Robinson We interviewed six candidates, and chose MaryAnn because of her experience and enthusiasm She knows basketball well, not only because she was a college player herself, at Western University, but she also comes from a basketball family Her father, Jerry, was a long-time high school coach, and her mother, Brenda, has coached youth basketball for more than 20 years Her two sisters, Linda and Abigail, also played hoops in high school and college After

a brief pro career, MaryAnn returned to Western as an assistant coach for two years, and then moved up as an assistant at Tech University for four years She got her first head coaching job at Valley State, which she led to the league championship before moving to Hickstown U, where she's gone 64-18 and won two league titles the past three seasons So, without further adieu, I'll turn the microphone over to MaryAnn to answer your questions

(A) Question MaryAnn Robinson

This is Tracy Thompson from the WHIP traffic center All major roadways are flowing pretty smoothly at this hour Interstate 99 is a little slow from downtown to North Lake because of

an earlier stalled vehicle, which has now been cleared to the shoulder, and State Route 420

is a little bit heavy near the Stadium exit due to some construction work on the off ramp But otherwise things look better than usual for your afternoon commute We're just getting word

of an overturned semi on the Valley highway near Mayberry, so we'll give you more details

on that next hour Traffic is brought to you this hour by Body Works, the place that works wonders for your body This has been Tracy Thompson reporting for WHIP 91.7 FM

3) What is suggested about the traffic reports?

(C) They are given once an hour

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Hi, this is Tim Cyrus from Mayor Craig Nicolas' office with a message for Harry Brock Harry, Mayor Nicolas is out of town until Monday, so he won't be available for an interview until next week He has a city council meeting on Monday, and is hosting the city marketing convention Tuesday, so sometime Wednesday might be the best time for him to talk to you I don't know when the deadline is for your story Would Wednesday work for you? If you need some background information, you can call me at 555-0066 Otherwise, let us know what time on Wednesday works best for you You could phone my assistant, Sheila Shepherd, at 55-0067 and let her know Then I'll get back to you and we can finalize arrangements Thank you Harry Talk to you soon

Answer keys

(C) Harry Brock

2) What does the caller suggest?

(A) A Wednesday interview

(B) Phone Sheila Shepherd

I'm Michelle Tomkins, and I have a special message from the state patrol During the

holidays, it's OK to celebrate with a little bit of good cheer But it's not OK to get behind the wheel of a car after you've been drinking With winter weather already making driving tough, don't make it any harder on yourself — or others — by trying to drive while you're intoxicated

If you plan to drink, arrange a designated driver before the party begins If you notice

someone who shouldn't be driving, talk them into giving you their keys If they refuse, call

911 Remember, friends don't let friends drive drunk Finally, if you do happen to find yourself too drunk to drive, call 555-TAXI for a special, free holiday lift That's 555-TAXI for a free ride anywhere in the county The state patrol wishes everyone a happy, and safe, holiday

season

Answer keys

1) What is the main purpose of the advertisement?

(B) To announce a public service

(A) Adults

3) What is being offered?

(D) Free cab rides for drunk drivers

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I'd like to focus a little bit on the year ahead Starting in January, we will place increased emphasis on retaining customer deposits We will be raising the rates on our certificates of deposits from 3 percent to 3.5 percent, and offering customers incentives, including free ipods, for opening new checking accounts with direct deposits This is in response to the aggressive push by online depositories and credit unions, which are enticing customers with higher interest rates This is squeezing our interest margin and decreasing our profitability

We can't lend money that we don't have, right? At the same time, we will be switching the title of "loan officers" to "relationship officers." A large part of their job now will be to recruit, and retain, new deposits

Answer keys

1) Who is most likely listening to the talk?

(C) Bank employees

2) What is the talk probably taking place?

(A) At a business meeting

(D) To announce future changes

February's here, and romance is in the air What better time than Valentine's Day to express your love with a diamond ring or necklace? And what better place to purchase your special gift than Jonathan's Jewelry? I'm Jonathan James, owner of Jonathan's Jewelry, here to tell you that we have the widest selection of diamonds in the state No matter what your budget,

we can find something that you can afford, and that she will love At Jonathan's, we cut out the middle man and buy direct from suppliers, then pass that savings on to you Our

salespeople don't work on commission, so you don't have to worry about being pressured into buying something you don't want and can't afford We're your friend in the diamond business, with three convenient locations: on Enormous Mall Parkway, Northeastgate

Village, and downtown on First and Main Come on in and see us today!

Answer keys

(A) Diamond jewelry

(B) Men

(C) Come to Jonathan's Jewelry

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From the Cutler Casino traffic center, this is Marcy Maradona with a WIGG real-time update

A car-bus collision in the southbound lanes has brought Interstate 35 to a virtual shutdown in both directions near Northcenter There appear to be numerous injuries, and the state patrol and aid cars are on the scene Three lanes are closed southbound, and northbound traffic on I-35 is crawling through the area as people slow to take a peek Other area roadways appear normal for this hour Highway 4 is smooth sailing through downtown, and State Route 20 has off-and-on slowing from Wideview through Treeland If you're crossing the river the Sky Street bridge is your best bet, as the Key Bridge is still slow due to the effects of an earlier debris spill in the left eastbound lane For WIFF-FM, this is Marcy Maradona We'll be back with more news after this word from our sponsor

Hi My name is Lenny DiCardio, and it's my great pleasure and honor to introduce our

keynote speaker this evening He arrived this morning from India, where he is currently filming his new movie,b "Asian Dream," scheduled for release early next year I have known Miguel Soriano for more than 20 years, and I think of him first not as a famous director but as

a citizen, father, teacher, and friend Yes, it's true that he has directed some of the greatest motion pictures of our time, and that he has made famous actors such as Roberto DiNardo and Martin Braun But it's also true that he has raised five fine children, volunteered for his local church, and given millions of dollars to charities such as this one Ladies and

gentlemen, please give it up for Mr Miguel Soriano! (loud clapping and cheering)

Answer keys

(A) Lenny DiCardio

2) Where is the introduction taking place?

(C) At a charity fundraiser

3) What is suggested about Miguel Soriano?

(C) He is very generous

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Hi, this is Sheila Lancaster from Terrific Travel calling with a message for Robert Pierce I was unable to book a flight on the 30th, so I booked a flight at 8:30 a.m the 31st with Arizona Air You'll need to be at the airport two hours before departure, and your tickets will be

waiting at the check-in counter When the plane lands in Arizona Springs, Mr Tim Lazarro will meet you at the gate and drive you to the Desert Oasis hotel Look for a man holding a sign with your name on it You're booked into the Desert Oasis for four nights, with a return flight scheduled for 3 p.m on the Fourth If you have any questions, Mr Pierce, please give

me a call at 559-3447 Again, my name's Sheila Lancaster, and thank you for choosing Terrific Travel

3) What should the listener do after his plane lands?

(A) Look for his chauffer

Good afternoon This is Vice Principal Tom Tebow with a special announcement Due to icy road conditions, all after-school programs today have been cancelled If you are in one of these programs and normally ride the special-activity bus, listen carefully The special-activity bus will leave today directly after the final bell rings, and it will load in the east parking lot Regular buses will leave as usual from the west parking lot If you are being picked up by a parent today instead of riding the bus, your parent must come to the main office first and sign you out Please do not leave school with your parent unless you have signed out at the office All buses will be on snow routes this afternoon They will drop you at your snow bus stop Again, the special-activity bus leaves directly after school from the east parking lot, and all buses will be on snow routes Thank you

Answer keys

1) Who is most likely listening to the announcement?

(D) Elementary school students

2) What should riders of the special-activity bus do?

(B) Go the east parking lot

(A) To announce a schedule change

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Bad credit? Low credit? No credit? It doesn't matter during "Mattress Madness" days, on now

at Sleep Tight USA From now through Saturday, you can get tremendous deals, like this luxurious Saffron goose-down queen-size mattress for just $99! Or this Posture Perfect-rand king mattress for only $129 Got kids? How about this set of Panama twin mattresses,

slashed down from $349 to only $200 Have we gone mad? Yes! But only for a limited time

"Mattress Madness" ends at midnight Saturday, so get in here now for great bargains and free delivery when you buy two mattresses or more Sleep Tight has three locations to serve you better: Mega-Mall, South Plains Mall, and Northlake Mall Sleep Right at Sleep Tight during "Mattress Madness" days!

(B) Come to a Sleep Tight store

The first thing you need to know is that everybody here has clean slate with me Whatever happened under the previous regime will not affect how you're treated by me and members

of this staff You are in good standing with us until you give us reason not to be The second thing is, you have to believe that you can win I know that you didn't win many games the past four years I don't know why We can't be satisfied with that But I've looked at tape, and

I DO know that you have the talent to win You need to believe that I repeat: You are

talented enough to succeed! I want you to think about something my high school coach told

me He said, "Whether you think you can, or whether you think you can't, you're right." The choice is up to you

Answer keys

1) Who is probably speaking?

(B) A football coach

(A) (A)To motivate

3) How does the speaker feel about his listeners?

(C) Confident

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Hello, and welcome to the 100th annual cat lovers convention My name is Gertrude Heinz, and I'm president of the national association of cat fanciers Let me tell you, it's improbable for me to be standing before you as the president of anything having to do with cats, because when I was a little girl, I did NOT like cats, not in the least For one thing, I was allergic to them — I still am For another, I loved birds, and to me, cats were nothing but filthy bird killers My views began to change in high school, when I found an injured cat on the side of the road and nursed him back to health Imagine my surprise when this "him" turned out to

be a "her," and delivered a litter of kittens in my bedroom closet! Well, that's where the story really begins You see

Answer keys

1) What is the speaker's main purpose?

(D) To explain her affection

2) What happened first after the speaker found an injured cat?

(C) She helped it heal

(B) Kittens

Hey Tom, this is Bert Accounting had a couple of questions about your expense vouchers They're missing a few receipts from your trip to Boston, and they need an additional copy of your airline ticket stub from your trip to Phoenix last month When you get back from lunch, could you please call Steve Probinski in accounting His extension is 991 Thanks Also, I'm going to need the Boston report by 5 p.m tomorrow If you have any questions or problems with it, let me know I'm going out to lunch now, then I'll be tied up in a board meeting 'til about 4, but I have some time after that if you need to get together OK, Tom, talk with your later

Answer keys

(A) A business employee

2) What should the listener do after hearing the message?

(B) Call Steve Probinski

3) What is the relationship between caller and listener?

(C) Boss and employee

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Looking at our county-wide traffic map, we see that traffic is crawling along the valley

freeway right now, as well as the southbound lanes of Interstate 6 Elsewhere it looks pretty good, with volumes on northbound Interstate 6 beginning to build up here, near Headport, and again here south of the city near Duwamps A check of the KAPE real-time camera shows a smooth commute at this hour through downtown Floss Now, switching to the

eastside camera, we can see a stalled vehicle backing up traffic on State Route 7 But I see flashing lights, so help is on the scene That's traffic at this hour, still pretty light but starting

to build I'm Ross Dinsmore for KAPE news

(A) Inside a building

Good morning, shoppers Welcome to Mega-Mart We have several super specials today only in the grocery department All items with orange tags are an additional 20 percent off our already low regular price Be sure to look for the orange tags throughout our meat, dairy, cereals and snacks aisles Also, don't forget that this is the last of our "bargain days" in the household goods department All household goods are 10 percent off the sticker price until 5 p.m Get mega-discounts at Mega-Mart If you can't find what you're looking for, push the red button located at the end of every aisle, and a customer service representative will be there

in a jiffy to help you out Happy shopping!

Answer keys

(C) To promote special discounts

2) What should shoppers look for?

(D) Orange tags

3) Where is this announcement most likely being heard?

(D) In a department store

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Hello, this message is for Stephen Stephen, my name is Ted Wilcox, and I'm calling about the 2006 Hyashi four-door sedan that you have advertised on the Auto Deals website You said your Hyashi has only 20,000 miles on it I'm wondering if you're the original owner, and also if those are mostly highway miles or city miles? I'd also like to know if it's been in any accidents I'm very interested in looking at it and taking a test drive I'm available tonight and all day tomorrow, and I live in the north part of town, not far from you If it's still available, could you please call me at 555-8448? That's my home number My cell phone is 555-4884 Again, my name's Ted, and I hope to hear from you soon Thanks Goodbye

Answer keys

1) Why is the speaker calling?

(A) He's responding to an advertisement

(B) Return the phone call

(C) Call him back

Want something free? Come to Coleman Brothers "free free free" event this weekend We have free credit Free accessories like sheets, pillow cases and sofa cushions on selected purchases We even have free delivery on any order over $100 Know what else is free? Coffee and snacks You won't want to miss Coleman Brothers "free free free" event, this weekend only Free up some time to come to Coleman Brothers, and check out our wide selection of beds, sofas, carpets, curtains, and living room and kitchen sets We're located at

123 Mall Parkway, across the street from Mammoth Mall We're open 9-6 on Friday, and 8-7

on Saturday and Sunday Coleman Brothers' "free free free" event! See you there!

(A) Coming to Coleman Brothers

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You've been with us 10 years now, and we appreciate your loyalty and dedication You've always put forth tremendous effort, and your work has always been of exceptional quality Unfortunately, as you know, the economy has been tough lately, and management has had

to make some very difficult decisions It's never easy letting someone go, especially

someone as talented and loyal as you are But the hard truth is, we've got to cut 3,000 jobs

to stay solvent, and yours is one of them We'll pay your salary through the end of the month, and of course you're eligible for unemployment You also get to keep all your company stock options, and I'll personally write you a letter of recommendation I'm awfully sorry I know you have a wife and kids, and believe me, this isn't easy for any of us All I can say is keep your head up I'm sure you'll land on your feet once the economy recovers again

Answer keys

(D) A company manager

(A) To deliver bad news

3) How does the speaker feel about the listener?

(C) Compassionate

Let's begin by getting to know each other My name's Lucy Miranda, and this is my fifth year teaching literature at State College I grew up in the Los Angeles area, and got my BA

degree at Cal Poly-Pomona I then earned a master's in literature from UCLA I worked as a journalist for a few years, and tried my hand at writing poetry and a couple of novels My second novel, "LA Life," was published by a small firm, but I had decided by that time that I wanted to teach writing I taught in high schools in Southern California for six years, then at a junior college Finally, I was hired at San Diego State University, and was there for four years before coming here I was married four years ago, and I have a three-year-old daughter, Theresa, and a six-month-old son, Antonio OK, now I'd like to know a little about each of you

(A) Tell about themselves

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Good evening, and welcome to Claude's Chowder House Here's some bread and water to get you started My name's Chad, and I'll be your waiter tonight Our specials tonight are lobster Newburg with clam chowder, and swordfish with red potatoes The drink list is at the back of the menu, appetizers are at the front, and entrees are listed on page three I'll be back in a few moments to take your order In the meantime, feel free to help yourself to our all-you-can-eat salad bar Do you have any questions I can answer for you right now? No

OK, if you have any after you've looked over the menu, feel free to ask Now then, can I bring you something to drink while you decide?

Answer keys

1) Where is this talk probably taking place?

(C) In a restaurant

2) What does the speaker offer to do?

(A) Answer questions

(D) Order drinks

This is Kendra Walker with this hour's WOK AM headlines, sponsored by Fiber Bread Our top story is the visit of President Lincoln today The president's plane, Air Force One, is scheduled to arrive at 3 p.m at Boring Field President Lincoln will speak at a 6 p.m rally at the civic center before attending a private fund-raising dinner Also, we're keeping an eye on the approaching winter storm which is headed toward our way Forecasters predict it will hit the city late Saturday night, bringing snow and wind gusts up to 70 mph In sports, the

Thunderbirds need a victory at New England on Sunday to reach the play-offs Kick-off is at

1 p.m right here on WOK 770 AM sports radio I'm Kendra Walker, reminding you to add fiber to your diet with Fiber Bread, available at all area Green Grocer stores

3) What will happen at 1 p.m Sunday?

(C) A football game will begin

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May I have your attention please There is a car in the east parking lot that's blocking a stadium emergency exit The car is a blue Toyonka coupe, license plate number YFG643

We need the owner to move the car immediately, or else it will be towed Fans, we remind you to please respect the no-parking signs posted in emergency zones These zones are marked with yellow stripes, and they are to be kept open at all times for emergency trucks and personnel In an actual emergency situation, anyone parked in an emergency zone at the stadium is subject not only to a $200 fine, but can also be held liable for the condition of a person who needs emergency help, and could face up to 90 days in jail We thank you for your cooperation in this matter, and hope you enjoy the rest of the game

Answer keys

(A) Sports fans

(D) To warn a car owner

3) What will the owner of the blue Toyonka probably do next?

(C) Move the vehicle

Hey Marla, where are ya? Hello This is Fiona I hope you're on your way, 'cuz you know, it's like, 2:30, and you said you'd meet us at 2 so we'd have time for lunch and to get to the movie on time So we're wondering where you are Hope everything's OK, and I'll try you on your cell phone too If you get this, remember that I have a new cell phone number It's 554-

8448 You could also try Ronni on her cell: 555-6509 Me, Ronni and Chris are here at the restaurant, and we're waiting on you before we order But if we don't hear from you in about five minutes, we're going to go ahead and order something, because we don't want to miss the start of the movie OK, Marla, hope to hear from you soon Bye!

Answer keys

(B) Marla

2) What does the speaker want to know?

(C) Why Marla is late

3) What is the probable relationship between the speaker and the listener?

(A) Close personal friends

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