PART 7 TOEIC B: TEXT MESSAGE& ONLINE CHAT MESSAGES

Questions 1 -2 refer to the following text-message chain.

AMY PARKER [14:07]

I called Seafood Lagoon to make arrangements for the dinner we’re having there on Friday. turns out they’ve got a lectern we can use but no microphones.

DENNIS WESLEY [14:09]

Can we do without one?

AMY PARKER [14:11]

I don’t think so. Mr. Levitt will give a retirement speech. Others may want to speak during the dinner too. It’s a big restaurant

DENNIS WESLEY [14:12]

I have a microphone, but the stand for it is broken.

AMY PARKER [14:13]

That’ll have to do! Bring it with you on Friday, please!

DENNIS WESLEY [14:14]

Will do.

1. At 14:11, what does Ms. Parker mean when she writes, “I don’t think so”?

Questions 3-6 refer to the following text-message chain.

KIERAN O’KELLY [18:44]

At the library now… But I can’t remember the name of the book you wanted.

AMBER HORTON [18:48]

The Collected Works of Julien Sylvain

KIERAN O’KELLY [19:04]

I don’t see it on the shelves. According to the book’s record in the catalog, there’re two copies. One is on loan.

AMBER HORTON [19:05]

Can you check them again?

KIERAN O’KELLY [19:07]

I have already. Maybe someone’s reading it at a table

AMBER HORTON [19:08]

Are you in the right section? It’s an art book. It’s new

KIERAN O’KELLY [19:14]

Oops! I’m at a computer looking at the record again. One was in the art section. The other is in the area for new releases.

AMBER HORTON [19:17]

Did you find it?

KIERAN O’KELLY [19:21]

I’m in line now and about to check it out for you. See you shortly.

3. What does Mr. O’Kelly indicate?

Questions 7-9 refer to the following online chat discussion.

Stanway, Toru [4:40 P.M.]: I just got a call from the owner of an apartment complex. She has four units that she would like to update. It means all walls and floors as well the kitchens and bathrooms. I’ll take care of the bathrooms so I need two more partners who can help on this job.

Lee, Marg [4:41 P.M.]: Sorry, Toru. I can’t take any more flooring work for the next few months.

Prince, Matt [4:43 P.M.]: I can paint the walls if we can get started in the next couple of days. I’ll be busy from next week, though

Von Hien, Rigby [4:55 P.M.]: If Marg isn’t interested, I’ll take care of the job she turned down.

Stanway, Toru [4:56 P.M.]: Much appreciated

Von Hien, Rigby [5:05 P.M.]: I have a friend who I think can take care of the kitchens. I’ve worked with him before and I’m sure he’s up to it.

Stanway, Toru [5:08 P.M.]: That’s good enough for me. Let’s bring him on the team. I’m going to be there tomorrow from 2 P.M. We can only get into one apartment, but I’m told they’re all identical. Ms. Lopez said she would meet us there. Are you available at 2 P.M.?

Von Hien, Rigby [5:11 P.M.]: Sure am

Prince, Matt [5:14 P.M.]: I’ll see you then. I’ll take the measurements and give you an estimate on the spot

Stanway, Toru [5:20 P.M.]: Great. Thanks, Matt.

7.Who most likely is Ms. Lopez?