ETS TOEIC 2019 Test 9

Listen and choose the correct answer

Listen and choose the correct answer

Listen and choose the correct answer

Listen and choose the correct answer

Listen and choose the correct answer

To: pmendoza@factmail.co

From: recruiting@analystsassoc.org

Date: May 2

Subject: Joining ASA

Dear Mr. Mendoza,

Thank you for expressing your interest in our organization during the recent _____ (131). It was a pleasure meeting you at the ASA booth during the Weber Information Systems Convention. As you may recall from our conversation, we discussed how ASA membership _____ (132) your career through networking opportunities as well as the industry insights offered in our monthly newsletter. The normal fee for members is just $120 a year; however, we are currently offering a new-member discount. _____ (133).

If you are still interested in joining, please reply to _____ (134) with your mailing address. I will then forward you an application packet.

Sincerely,

Ashlee Loren, President Association of Systems Analysts

To: Sam Heinz

From: Northways Professional Development 

Sent: April 20

Subject: Workshop 4/28 – 4/30 

Dear Workshop Participants,

We look forward to seeing you at the digital storytelling workshop. On the first day, when you enter the Albin College campus, attendants will

_____ (135) you to lot 43 and the Toteman Building. We will begin each day in conference room 9. Coffee, tea, snacks, and fruit _____ (136) in the mornings. Lunch will be sandwiches and salads from Black Horse Restaurant. _____ (137).

In the afternoons, we will be working in the computer lab. We suggest that you assemble some images that you would like to use for your project. It will be _____ (138) for you to have them saved on a digital storage device beforehand. If you have any questions, please e-mail us.

Very Best, 

Gina Kapuski

Venley Foods Responsive to Changing Consumers

Who cares where the tomatoes in your salad actually came from?_____ (139), an increasing number of people do, according to a study conducted by the Consumer Group. In fact, the study shows that many consumers would pay an average of 10 percent more when given the exact source of a fresh food product. _____ (140). Some grocery stores, such as Venley Foods in Boston, have taken advantage of the trend and used it to implement _____ (141) branding and marketing.  "If we can tell a story about our product," says Venley Foods CEO Minji Kim, "then we've added _____ (142) in the minds of consumers."

Nylobe, Inc., Announces Newest Development Project

SEATTLE (May 1 ) – Researchers at technology firm Nylobe, Inc., are working to develop a sensor capable of detecting corrosion caused by environmental exposure. Corrosion is a major contributor to _____ (143) losses in the aircraft industry each year. "This will be a major _____ (144) for commercial airline fleets," says Mel Laveau, Nylobe's CEO. "The sensor will decrease both labor  and  maintenance  costs   without   being   too expensive."

According to Ms. Laveau, the sensor will work by detecting corrosion in its early stages, when the problem can be corrected simply by removing the corroded material. _____ (145). In the structure of large aircraft, some critical joints can be particularly susceptible to corrosion. _____ (146), the sensor can be used to inspect these areas and then target the most likely areas of concern.

Invoice 3987

Shawqi Office Services, Dubai, UAE

Report requested in English

18 October

Jenkins Press

P.O. Box 2291

Dubai, UAE

Service

Total amount must be received by 31 October.
 

Thank you for your business!

Harbour View Apartment - Porthmadog, Wales

This one-bedroom apartment is perfect for a holiday escape! Located in a quiet area, it boasts a patio with a lovely view of the harbour. Recently renovated, the unit includes an eat-in kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave, and coffeepot; bathroom with walk-in shower; and a living room with a large - screen TV. Other amenities of the property include:

- Short distance to restaurants and shops

- Five-minute walk to the beach

- Public gardens and historic sites within a 20-minute drive

- Heat and electricity included

- Towels and bed linens provided on-site

- Daily cleaning service available (extra fee)

- Wireless Internet access (extra fee)

Reserve this lovely gem now! Signing a contract by March 30 will reduce the rental cost by 10 percent. To sign a contract, contact Dylan Barrett at dbarrett@telarentals.co.uk.

Jason Salter (1:45 P.M.)

Liz, the meeting is starting in fifteen minutes. Where are you?

Liz Ortiz (1:47 P.M.)

The train has been stopped on the tracks for a while. There seems to be some kind of problem. I still hope to make the meeting.

Jason Salter (1:50 P.M.)

Okay. I’ll save you a seat.

Liz Ortiz (1:59 RM.)

There’s just been an announcement. There’s a disabled train up ahead. It'll be awhile.

Jason Salter (2:00 P.M.)

Don’t worry. If there are any questions for our department, I’ll handle them.

Liz Ortiz (2:01 P.M.)

Thanks. l’ll call you later.

E-Mail Message

From: tbogosian @sardhasconvention.com

To: pradalaily @dmcv.com

Date: 22 March

Subject: Your reservation

Attachment: Prada party

Dear Ms. Prada,

Thank you for choosing Sardha’s Banquet Hall to host your event on 30 August. Unfortunately, West Hall will be under renovation in August, and we will be unable to accommodate your group in that room. However, your party will fit comfortably in East Hall. This room features floor-to-ceiling windows and a full view of the river. The 15 percent deposit we have received will hold the reservation.

As indicated when you completed your request through our Web site, your total price of $1,600 includes a full-course meal that includes appetizers, soup or salad, main course, and dessert. Attached to this e-mail please find a copy of the menu presented to guests with options for appetizer and main course.

Tomas Bogosian

General Manager

MEMO

To: All Employees

From: IT Supervisor

Subject: OS Update

Date: 27 May

All company computers in the Melbourne and Victoria offices require an update to the operating system. This update will prepare our computers for the new version of our accounting software, which should arrive in the first Week of July. Technicians will install the new operating system beginning on 3 June. We expect the process to be completed around 16 June, providing time to work out any bugs with the operating system before the accounting software is uploaded.

Completing the entire process will require you to log in so that we can verify the system is working as anticipated. Therefore, if you plan to go on holiday during this period, please inform IT Support immediately of the dates you will be out so that we can plan an alternate date to accommodate your schedule.

If you have any questions, please contact IT Support staff at extension 48.

Clarke—Ellis Construction

#20 Murphy Industrial Park

St. Michael BB23028

1—246—555—0126

Full-service commercial contractor serving all of Barbados

4 June

Ida Gutierrez

Darling Cove Inn

Mango Drive

Folkestone BBZ4017

Dear Ms. Gutierrez,

Thank you for contacting Clarke—Ellis Construction for your roofing project. — [1] —. After inspecting the property, I have confirmed that the inn’s main roof is in good condition and requires no repairs at this time. However, the roof of the inn’s porch appears to be at least twenty years old and is worn beyond repair. — [2] —. Clarke-Ellis Construction can remove and dispose of the existing porch roof and install a new one. The replacement will be comparable to the quality, style, and colour of the inn’s main roof. We will use only commercial-grade leak barriers, insulation, and shingles manufactured by West Indies Weatherproofing, Inc. The estimated total cost, inclusive of labour and materials, is $3,260. — [3] —.

Additional fees would apply should you want us to make other improvements, such as painting the porch or replacing porch screens.

Please call me at the number above to discuss scheduling or any questions you have about the work. — [4] —. I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Graysow Clarke

Grayson Clarke, Co-owner, Clarke-Ellis Construction

Position: Assistant Editor 

Date Posted: March 15

Description

Goldhorse Press, an independent book publishing company focusing on North American gardening, has provided gardening advice for home gardeners for over 50 years. We are currently seeking an assistant editor to join our expanding team in Charlotte, North Carolina. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance.

Responsibilities

Assist editors in the acquisition of titles with mainstream appeal; develop manuscripts, collaborate with outside support, and work closely with two managing editors.

Requirements/Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field

- Minimum of one year of experience in the publishing industry

- Ability to pay close attention to detail

- Comfortable working as a team member

- Some experience in gardening preferred

- Immediate availability

E-mail resume and salary requirements to humanresources@goldhorsepress.com.

Derek Marshall [8:19 A.M.]

Hi, everyone. I wanted to give an update on our merger with Ridgewood, lnc., and see if you have had any meetings.

Mai Chung [8:20 A.M.]

Have we worked out which of our Derek Boutique locations will stay open?

Derek Marshall [8:21 A.M.]

Yes, Derek Boutique will keep 35 stores open with the full line of clothing. The other 12 will move their inventory to the Ridgewood, lnc., locations.

Nikita Tamboli [8:22 A.M.]

When should the moves be scheduled? This month? 

Derek Marshall [8:23 A.M.]

No, the 12 locations don't need to be vacated until the end of next month. Could you schedule this for five weeks from now?

Anthony Rossi [8:24 A.M.]

I met over lunch with my managers earlier this week, including the two that I just hired. 

Nikita Tamboli [8:25 A.M.] 

That would work.

Mai Chung [8:27 A.M.]

I'll be meeting with the managers on my staff, too, to review the transition plan.

Derek Marshall [8:28 A.M.]

This is good work, everyone.

Anthony Rossi (8:29 A.M.]

When will the whole process be complete?

Derek Marshall [8:30 A.M.]

Within about 6 months.

From the Shadows to the Lirnelight

By Calum Ellwood

Dr. Esther Nujoma, an agricultural biotechnologist with the Namibia Institute of Applied Sciences, is the author of several books on the practical applications of biotechnology. — [1] —. According to book critic Paige Kinnock of the London Daily Register, “Dr. Nujoma has increased the public’s awareness of the role of biotechnology in daily life through her ability to translate highly complex scientific material into simple language.”

Her latest work, Shining Behind Shadows, marks a departure from her usual subject matter. — [2] —. Rather, the book highlights the lives and careers of twelve of her peers from Africa and Asia. The idea came to her three years ago at a conference in Chile. As Dr. Nujoma recalls, “Listening to one speaker after another, I realized that many of my colleagues are from regions of the world, such as Africa and Asia, that were underrepresented.” — [3] —.

The book is quite compelling. Dr. Nujoma brings to life the stories of how her peers were drawn to the profession and the effort they pour into their work.

The book does, however, fall short in one respect: it provides insights only into the lives and careers of those working in the field of agricultural biotechnology. I would have welcomed the stories of those specializing in animal, marine, or medical biotechnology, too. — [4] —. Even so, Dr. Nujoma has again succeeded in creating a work that speaks to experts and laypeople alike.

KINGSTON-GARNET ISLAND PASSENGER FERRY SERVICE

General Information

Beginning on 15 May, the Kingston—Garnet Island Passenger Ferry Service will resume service for eight weeks during the summer season. Ferries run daily every half hour from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The last ferry to Garnet Island will depart at 7:30 p.m. The last ferry from Garnet Island will leave at 8 p.m.

Bicycles are permitted on the passenger ferries. Bicyclists should arrive 30 minutes prior to departure and wait in the special bicycle lane to be loaded first. There are five racks that hold 50 bicycles on every passenger ferry.

No motorized vehicles are permitted on Garnet Island. Overnight parking is allowed in the main ferry terminal lot in Kingston. Rates are $5 per hour for up to 4 hours and a flat fee of $25 for four to 24 hours. Visit our Web site at www.kgferryservice.com for photographs of the ferry boats, a map of Garnet Island, lists of local attractions on the island, and information about peak-hour fare increases and group discounts.

There is no charge for shipping and handling for corporate accounts. For questions regarding this order, please Contact customerservice@greenstripepress.com.

To:  <customerservice@greenstripepress.com> 

From: Jason Ho <jas0nho@shoeboxmountain.com> 

Date:  December 18 

Subject:  Order #GSP20896 

Dear Green Stripe Press,

I am writing regarding my most recent order (#GSP20896), which was delivered today. If you check my original order, you will see that I ordered six accounting record books. You sent us seven copies. I’d like to return the one I didn’t order and have our corporate credit card refunded, together with the shipping cost the return will incur. Let me know how you would like me to proceed.

On a different note, congratulations on the calendar you included in my order! The photos are even more stunning than those in the Ancient Castles calendar you sent us last year. Some staff members saw mine and want copies of their own. Would you mind sending two more our way?

Best,

Jason Ho, Owner

Shoebox Mountain

https://wwww.hilgravehistoricalcommission.org/contact_us

Contact the Hilgrave Historical Commission

Name:  Roger Witmondt 

E-mail:  roger@witmondtlocations.com 

Comment:

I work as a movie location scout. At this time, I need to find a location for a client’s short film. The film will be set in the early 1930s, and I understand that Hilgrave has some interesting architecture from that era.

Could you suggest places I should visit when i am in Hilgrave next month? Specifically, I am looking for a vacant building with an old-fashioned storefront that has distinctive details like stripe-patterned awnings and framed display windows. While having easy access to electricity would be ideal, it is not critical; my client has a generator that can be usedif necessary. My ciient’s aesthetic requirements are the most important consideration. Thank you for your assistance.

To:  roger@witmondtlocations.com 

From:  brandi_schaertl@hilgravehistoricalcommission.org 

Date:  28 September 

Subject:  The information you requested 

Attachment: Hilgrave Sites

Dear Mr. Witmondt,

Thank you for reaching out to the Hilgrave Historical Commission. The attached brochure lists the main areas of historical interest in Hilgrave. Some buildings may not meet all your requirements, but they might be worth considering.

One building that is not on the attached list is the old record store at 188 Main Street. It has been closed to business for the past ten years or so, but it seems to meet your criteria. The owner, Luke Nylund, is currently using it for storage; I would be happy to put you in touch with him. I doubt you will have trouble getting permission from him to use the space. While Hilgrave was once a bustling town, these days there are fewer businesses in operation. Many of the town’s residents would appreciate the attention a short film might bring to the area.

Best regards,

Brandi Schaertl

To:  Cornelia Payne <cpayne@roughwing.co.uk> 

From:  Pragya Mehta <pmehta@airsky.in> 

Subject:  Lecture 

Date:  18 January 

Attachment: Notes

Dear Cornelia,

I am sorry for the late notice, but I will not be able to join you for the lecture. My new position at the university in Mumbai requires me to remain on campus.

Although I know you are fully prepared to deliver the lecture on your own, I have attached a copy of the notes I had prepared for the presentation. After you review them, let me know if there is anything else I can add.

I had very much looked forward to traveling to Freeport, The Bahamas, for the first time and to seeing you again. I certainly miss working with you at the City University.

Good luck with the lecture.

Pragya

To: Ezra Halton <ehalton@ansonhouse.org>

From: Cornelia Payne <cpayne@roughwing.co.uk> 

Subject: Information

Date: 20 January

Dear Mr. Halton,

I am pleased to confirm that 19 March works well for the lecture at the Anson House. As I had mentioned to you over the phone, I will be giving the lecture on my own.

My publisher, Alphagamma Press, will be sending 30 copies of my most recent work, coauthored with Dr. Pragya Mehta, to your institution. You and I will both receive an e-mail confirmation from Alphagamma when the books ship. They should arrive at least a week before the lecture.

I look forward to meeting you soon.

Cornelia Payne

https://www.theansonhouse.bs 

The Anson House

Freeport, The Bahamas

Speaker Series

Tickets for lectures are $35 each or may be purchased at a reduced rate of $90 for the series of three. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Reservations are not required but are recommended.

7 March, 7:00-8:30 P.M., Ms. Janelle Pears

Go behind the scenes of Anson House with historian Janelle Pears, who is a lifelong resident of Freeport. Ms. Pears describes the daily life of the original residents of Anson House.

12 March, 7:00-8:30 PM., Mr. Gregory Li

Our master gardener speaks about the challenges of restoring historic gardens. He has worked in gardens in Charleston, South Carolina, and Paris, France.

19 March, 7:00-8:30 PM, Dr. Cornelia Payne

Dr. Payne discusses her most recently published book, The Transatlantic World of the Nineteenth Century, coauthored with Dr. Pragya Mehta. Dr. Payne has taught at the City University of Stoke-on-Trent in England for nearly 25 years.

CRYN Group: We find the best employees for your company.

Posted: November 25

Position title and codes: 

- Director of Operations, TL0015

- Marketing Director, TL0023

- Quality Control Director, TL0027

- Director of Category Management, TL0045

To apply: Send your resume to mdoro@cryngroup.ca.com with posting number 2098 in the subject line.

Company:

Our client plans to chart an aggressive growth path in Latin America, where it plans to start operations next year. It is a well-established company widely known for marketing consumer-health products in North America, and more recently in Europe and Asia.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a formal business degree and a proven management record in at least one international setting. Experience with online sales and marketing preferred.

To: Sven Arvidson <sarvidson@barkent.de.com> 

From: Maria Doro <mdoro@cryngroup.ca.com> 

Re: Posting number 2098 

Date: December 10 

Dear Mr. Arvidson,

Thank you for submitting your resume. I’d like to schedule a preliminary telephone conversation with you as soon as possible to determine whether you would be a good choice for our client. I would particularly like to discuss whether you would be prepared to work at our client’s new facility overseas.

Let me know if you are available for a 30-minute phone call sometime between 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. EST on Monday or Tuesday of next week. Please respond to me by e-mail at your earliest convenience.

Maria Doro

CRYN Group

For immediate release   

For further information, contact Julie Dryden at 416-555-0103

Tayerson Ltd. Names New Director

Toronto, April 5 - Tayerson Ltd. continues to staff its new international outpost, which opens one month from today. In this case, the lucky candidate is Sven Arvidson. “Category Management is a relatively new area - and one that l’m sure l’ll enjoy exploring and developing as director,” Mr. Arvidson said. “As a major online marketer of nutritional supplements, Tayerson is poised to lead the way toward better living while becoming a more vibrant, more profitable corporation.”

Mr. Arvidson has held several key management positions throughout his career, most recently at Barkent Pharmaceuticals in Germany. He was also a partner at MSZ Consulting Group, where he provided marketing guidance to leading consumer-product companies in Canada and China.

FCJ's

FGJ’s Business Expert Series

Prospect Data Purchasing

45—Minute Webinar

11 May, 2:30 P.M.

Every department in an organisation needs information to make business decisions. Marketing professionals in particular rely on accurate data about potential customers to be successful. In this Webinar, Briana Carrera, chief financial officer of Pile One Market Data, explains how to avoid the pitfalls of acquiring incomplete data and provides tips on what to ask your prospective data provider to ensure that your next batch of data leads to the results you want.

*E-mail* 

To:  Sandra Lescure 

From: Gino Stelleti 

Date: 12 May 

Subject:  Subject: FGJ’s Webinar 

Dear Sandra,

You had asked me to give you a report on the Webinar I attended yesterday about acquiring data. To be honest, even though the facilitator was clearly knowledgeable, she did not tell me anything I didn’t already know. I was hoping that she would show us the differences between the many types of databases out there, but she never touched on that topic. I am not so sure all these Webinars are useful; in the end, they always seem to be steering us to purchase from one particular company or another - in this case it was Pile One. Having said that, the new schedule just came out, and there is another Webinar Coming up soon that I am hoping will provide the information I want about how to store and sort data. I have already signed up for it; I will keep you posted about what I learn.

Gino

FCJ's

Upcoming 45-Minute Webinars in FGJ’s Business Expert Series

The Business Expert Series is organised by Tuyet Nguyen. Please address any questions to her at tnguyen@fgj.org. To access Webinar content, attendance is required as Webinars are not recorded for later viewing.