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101. A sum of 500,000 euros was donated
anonymously to Galway Hospital earlier this month.
102. The client canceled her order because
the coffee table she wanted was no longer available.
103. Ms. Kwang's experience as a supervisor
makes her an ideal candidate for the management position.
104. Ms. Zeng, who currently leads Ling
Technology's research and development team, will take over as chief executive
early next year.
105. An updated telemarketing database
could provide a distinct advantage to the firm's sales team.
106. Opol Airlines has chosen the fashion
house of Adelise Cygne to redesign the uniforms for its flight attendants.
107. For performance to be considered
satisfactory, production workers must achieve at least 90 percent of the
monthly goals assigned by their manager.
108. The popular television series On the
Fences features a very talented cast.
109. Ana Paskevich has been honored as an
exceptionally talented writer and researcher by her firm.
110. All laboratory personnel must annually
complete a course in safety practices.
111. For outstanding entertainment at
affordable prices, be sure to visit Shering's Theater in Calhoun City.
112. Because many proposals were presented
to the city council, Mr. Lin and Ms. Jones were pleased when theirs was
accepted.
113. It is only the first month of the
winter, and the company has already had to close three times due to inclement
weather.
114. Mr. Ozuka would like to discuss his
impressions of the changes to the most recent budget proposal.
115. The electronic time-tracking system
indicates regular time as well as extra hours that the employees work.
116. Whenever the assembly line is not
moving as efficiently as it should, it is the production manager's
responsibility to determine the cause.
117. The success of the advertising
campaign is likely due to the dedication of Ms. Braddon's leadership.
118. Natural Gifts Magazine offers
advertising space to providers of products or services that encourage a healthy
lifestyle.
119. Due to unusually high demand, some of
our lawn supplies need to be restocked.
120. The only available meeting rooms are
on the fourth floor of the Talbot Building.
121. Mr. Lewis was appointed the operations
manager after a lengthy interview.
122. After much deliberation, it was
decided that the company picnic would take place at Sweetwater Park.
123. Please use the printers on the third
floor for high-volume print jobs while the ones on the fifth floor are being
repaired.
124. Jefferies Electronics has enjoyed
steady sales since the start of this fiscal year.
125. The new advertisement designed by
Hokkaido Creations has been customized to reflect your company's image.
126. Although his flight was delayed, Mr.
Li made it to the engineering conference on time.
127. Since its first international deal was
finalized last year, Tarnytech has experienced record-high earnings.
128. Mr. Klein was awarded the grand prize
for her routine in the company talent show.
129. Online sales should be dramatically
higher next month, so it is critical that our Web site be functioning reliably.
130. Altayan Air's careful attention to
detail is consistent across its entire range of air-purifying systems.
131-134 (article)
Automobile Sales on the Rise
The Commerce Board predicts that by the
year's end national automobile sales will have reached 910,000 units. This
figure is 15 percent higher than the previous year's number and is just short
of the all-time high of three years ago. The Board attributes these gains to
several factors, including the availability of lower interest rates on car
loans. In contrast to the general demand for automobiles, the market for
minivans has shown little to no growth these past five years despite intensive
advertising efforts. It is even expected that some models will not be renewed
next year.
135-138 (information)
Your Omicron Office Copier is one of the
most important tools you have. Therefore, knowing how to care for your copier
properly is an important part of running an efficient business. Here are four
vital tips from our team of experts to keep your copier in top shape. First,
use Omicron-approved supplies, especially Omicron toner cartridges. Second, be
careful when loading paper. Following the instructions in the manual will
ensure proper loading of the paper and prevent paper jams. Third, clean the
copier regularly. Use only soft cloths and cleaning materials recommended by
Omicron. Finally, if your copier is in need of repair, we advise that you
select a certified professional technician. Following these tips will prolong
the life of your office copier.
139-142 (article)
Manchester Daily Times Journal
Business Updates
(3 January) - Sky Seek Technology,
manufacturer of telescopes and other astronomical instruments, announced today
that longtime president Hoshi Nakata will retire next September. Mr. Nakata has
led Sky Seek for more than 20 years. He began his career in sales at the firm's
Tokyo branch. According to a company press release, his knowledge of astronomy
and superb organizational skills made him the perfect candidate for management
position. Before long, he rose to the top post. Derek Grearson, Sky Seek's Vice
President of operations, said that under Mr. Nakata's leadership. Sky Seek has
consistently reaped healthy profits in a highly specialized market. "Mr.
Nakata has a remarkable ability to attract new customers, " Grearson said.
143-146 (announcement)
Excelsior Booksellers is pleased to
announce its next Meet the Author even with guest Satoshi Tanaka on Tuesday,
May 11, at 7:00 P.M. Mr. Tanaka, whose work includes over twenty novels, will
be releasing his autobiography, A lifetime in Writing, on June 5. In addition
to reading an excerpt from his upcoming book, Mr. Tanaka will be interviewed by
critic Valerie Staley about his entire writing career. He will also take
questions from the audience.
Admission to the event is limited to 100
participants. Guests can reserve their seat by signing up in advance, fee of
charge, at www.excelsiorbooksellers.com.
Q147-148 (advertisement)
Treads and Threads
213 Baldwin Street, Toronto
Student Special
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this season!
Bring this coupon and your student ID to
receive 25% off your purchase of any boots, socks, and slippers.
Valid November 1 - December 31. In-store
purchases only.
Q149-150 (e-mail)
From:
Robin Ruiz, Facilities Manager
To:
Staff@holmana.co.uk
Subject: New Desks
Date:
12 October
Dear Ms. Figueroa,
You applied to be transferred to our
Bringhurst office last July, but we were unable to grant your request because
no opening was available there at the time. However, the Bringhurst office
manager called today to indicate they need a new sales representative. They
want to recruit internally, and I thought you might still be interested. Could
you let me know by tomorrow? If you no longer want to work in Bringhurst, I'll
need to publish a job opening on our message board. I'll be awaiting your
decision.
Thanks,
Kenneth Robertson
Q151-152 (text-message chain)
Carl Watson [6:40 P.M.]
Wow. I just noticed how orderly the
inventory is. Thank you so much for taking the extra time to lead that effort!
Now it should be really easy to find what we need whenever it7s time to restock
the store.
Adit Chaturvedi [6:40 P.M.]
No problem. The warehouse was pretty messy.
Now all the same types of products are in the same place, and everything is on
shelves labeled by category. I think it's a good system.
Carl Watson [6:49 P.M.]
It's a great one. We just have to try to
keep it that way. It's so helpful that you always take the initiative and just
do what needs to be done.
Q153-154 (advertisement)
MIDDL EEAST STEELMAKERS CONFERENCE (MESC)
In past years the MESC has drawn hundreds
of attendees from leading steelmaking firms and, judging by the numbers so far,
this year will be no exception. Join keynote speaker Yussef Al-JJaloudi,
chairman of Khuzestan Industrial Holdings, and industry executives from around
the world for lectures, panel discussions, and round tables. The theme of this
year's conference is the evolving price of steel and how recent international
trends will impact steel interests.
When it comes to steel makers, you'll hold
an advantage after attending the MESC. Preregister by August 31 at
www.mesc-steel.com and save 20 percent off the regular registration fee.
Q155-157 (e-mail)
To:
bostonstaff@covebank.com
From:
pross@covebank.com
Subject: Omar Jappa, Senior Financial
Analyst
Date:
June 1
We are pleased to announce the promotion of
Omar Jappa to the position of Senior Financial Analyst at our headquarters,
effective Jun 15.
Mr. Jappa started his career at our
international competitors before joining Cove Bank. He has been with Cove
Bank's Portland branch for nine years, during which time he has held three
financial services positions of increasing responsibility.
In addition to possessing a deep knowledge
of finance and business development, Mr. Jappa has an exceptional ability to
generate enthusiasm and cooperation among his coworkers. In his new role, Mr.
Jappa will lead a group that is primarily responsible for global and domestic
investment analysis, and portfolio planning and development. He will report
directly to Sophia Chen, Chief Financial Analyst.
While the Portland office will miss him,
please join me in welcoming Mr. Jappa to Boston.
Patricia Ross
Human Resources Director
Q158-160 (article)
This Week in Felhurst
(May 28) - Linfield Utilities will be
repairing approximately five kilometers of underground gas pipes in and around
downtown Felhurst starting on Monday. The older cast iron pipes will be
replaced with durable plastic or coated steel pipes. "These underground
pipelines will ensure a safe and reliable gas system for many years into the
future," said Jae-Min Lim, director of operations for Linfield Utilities.
During the six week project, Linfield
Utilities is planning to work closely with city transit officials and the
Department of Public Works to coordinate the construction. Felhurst police
officers will support traffic control, but local residents should be prepared
for delays during busy commuting periods.
Linfield Utilities crews will employ
standard safety measures including the use of orange traffic cones, roadway
signature, and temporary barriers. Felhurst motorists are reminded to reduce
their driving speed and to mind detour signs around the construction areas.
Q161-163 (online chat discussion)
To:
All Brinker Automotive employees
From:
John Throop
Subject: Security Center Notice
Date:
July 3
To All Employees:
On Monday, Brinker Automotive will begin
using enhanced security software for building access. Regular employees will
not see a difference upon entering Brinker Automotive buildings. The method for
documenting visitors, however, will change.
Visitors will still be required to register
at the front desk. However, instead of signing a paper registration book as
before, each visitor will now be entered into a new tracking Web page by the
front desk attendant, who will take a photograph of the person and issue a
green (temporary) ID badge to be worn at all times while in our facilities.
These rules apply to both our corporate
offices and manufacturing plants.Groups taking supervised factory tours are
excluded. If you have any questions, refer to section 34.1 of our updated
security manual.
Sincerely,
John Throop
Security Supervisor, Brinker Automotive,
Inc.
Q164-167 (article)
Better Blueberries?
(May 6) - Demand for blueberries has been
rising worldwide for decades. Such geographically diverse countries as Canada,
Peru, South Africa, and Australia now export blueberries. Through
plant-breeding techniques, farmers have succeeded in extending the harvest
season to ten months while making blueberries bigger, firmer, and more shelf
stable.
It seems, however, that one no-so-minor
feature has been ignored: taste. Australian researcher Shirley Nguyen believes
that the bigger, brighter berries we have today would have been a commercial
failure a few decades ago. "I can remember much tastier blueberries than
the ones you're likely to get from a supermarket today," she says.
The change, however, come about gradually.
Ms. Nguyen explains that with each new breeding project, blueberries grew
slightly less flavorful, so consumers may not have tasted the difference from
one harvest season to the next. They eventually forgot the special tangy yet
sweet flavor that first made the berries popular.
Ms. Nguyen aims to put great taste back
into the blueberries we love without sacrificing the size and sturdiness we
have come to value. "I would trade a few squashed berries in every box for
excellent flavor," she says. Ms. Nguyen and others believe the changes can
be made through natural breeding methods, and she reports with optimism that
her first efforts have shown success.
Q168-171 (text-message chain)
Gina Littore [12:29 p.m.]
Jon, Steve, I'm on my way to Decline Ltd.
to discuss their lobby renovation and just realized I forgot to bring the
fabric samples for their curtains. Is there somebody there who can help?
Jonathan O'Malley [12:32 p.m.]
Why not just show the client the fabrics online?
Gina Littore [12:33 p.m.]
A picture won'T do it. The colors and
textures don't look nearly as nice on a screen.
Jonathan O'Malley [12:34 p.m.]
I suppose you'll have to drive back to the
office and pick them up, then.
Stephen Mercer [12:35 p.m.]
No need to go all the way back there. I've
got samples here at the 48th St. store.
Gina Littore [12:36 p.m.]
Fantastic! Can you meet me halfway? I am
parked on Ulster St. near the post office.
Stephen Mercer [12:36 p.m.]
How about the Hightop Cafe?
Jonathan O'Malley [12:37 p.m.]
Stephen, why not just meet Gina at the
client's office?
Stephen Mercer [12:38 p.m.]
The cafe's is closer. I have to be back at
the store to consult with a vendor at 2.
Gina Littore [12:38 p.m.]
How about 30 minutes from now? Think you
can make it?
Stephen Mercer [12:40 p.m.]
Sounds good.
Q172-175 (article)
Fashion Recycled and Restyled
JAIPUR (10 October) - Nirav Roy runs a
textile business that has been in the family for generations. His niece, Amrita
Sahu, never expected to go into the family business. Throughout her childhood,
she helped Mr. Roy with the business but found herself somewhat bored with the
experience.
At age eighteen, Ms. Sahu went to
university to study environmental science, determined to leave the textile
business behind. In her last year of school, she attended a seminar in New
Delhi. While at her hotel there, she noticed a pile of colorful curtains and
bedspreads by the hotel's back door. After some inquiry, she learned that these
beautiful pieces of fabric were going to end up in the trash.
It was during her stay in New Delhi that
Ms. Sahu's business idea was born. Combining her studies and her experience
with her uncle's business, she decided to sell fashionable recycled clothing
made from used fabric pieces, such as the ones she found at the hotel. "I
just don't think it was right for such quality fabric to go to waste,"
said Ms. Sahu.
Her first step was to talk to her uncle
about the idea. While initially skeptical about the idea, Mr. Roy eventually
agreed to have his niece set up shop in his warehouse. She established her
business there after graduating from university.
Ms. Sahu partnered with designer Sangita
Doshi, who began developing a line of clothing using recycled fabric. In May,
Ms. Doshi was attending a local event wearing one of her recycled dresses when
she was spotted by fashion retailer Sanjit Mehta. Since then, Ms. Doshi and Ms.
Sahu have received numerous orders from his firm and others in Jaipur and beyond.
With business growing, Ms. Sahu finds herself occupying an office next to her uncle's office. "My uncle and I now work side by side," she says, "And I'm never bored."
01 (A) He's planting a garden.
01 (B) He's choosing some vegetables.
01 (C) He's emptying a shopping cart.
01 (D) He's eating a salad.
02 (A) She's looking out the window.
02 (B) She's piling up some dishes.
02 (C) She's having a meal.
02 (D) She's taking photographs.
03 (A) A woman is holding onto a railing.
03 (B) A woman is walking through a
doorway.
03 (C) A man is entering an office
building.
03 (D) A man is sweeping a staircase.
04 (A) A basket has been filled with items.
04 (B) A box has been left on the floor.
04 (C) They are securing a shelf to the
wall.
04 (D) They are replacing a broken door.
05 (A) There is a fence enclosing a lawn.
05 (B) Some pillars are bing painted.
05 (C) There are trees along a roadway.
05 (D) A vehicle is parked in a garage.
06 (A) A woman is trying on a hat.
06 (B) A woman is shopping in an outdoor
market.
06 (C) A large tent I being assembled.
06 (D) Some storage containers are being
put away.
07 When is the move to the new office?
07 (A) The architect is from Vienna.
07 (B) Mary has the schedule.
07 (C) Into the business district.
08 Who's the head of the Human Resources
Department?
08 (A) It's Ms. Tindera.
08 (B) No, I don't see it.
08 (C) The performance reviews are done.
09 Did you contact a mechanic?
09 (A) Yes, someone's coming tomorrow.
09 (B) A broken air conditioner.
09 (C) Please update my contact
information.
10 Where can I put these extra cleaning
supplies?
10 (A) Of course they are.
10 (B) At eight o'clock.
10 (C) In the storage room is fine.
11 Which conference speaker did you like
the best?
11 (A) I'll meet you in the lobby.
11 (B) The woman who spoke right after
lunch.
11 (C) There were a lot of attendees.
12 When is your next available appointment?
12 (A) I met Dr. Jones.
12 (B) Sorry, that item is not available.
12 (C) This Thursday at ten A.M.
13 Mei Yang is the choreographer of this
musical, isn't she?
13 (A) Yes, and it's beautifully done.
13 (B) No, I prefer jazz music.
13 (C) There's a late-evening rehearsal,
sorry.
14 Are you going to rent that apartment you
looked at last night?
14 (A) I've ordered the part online.
14 (B) No, the first time.
14 (C) Well, it's quite expensive.
15 Don't you have more candidates to
interview today?
15 (A) I agree - it's a fantastic view.
15 (B) That was a very interesting article.
15 (C) Yes, there are two scheduled for
this afternoon.
16 How many people are coming to to the
awards banquet?
16 (A) Many delicious dishes.
16 (B) No, I haven't seen them.
16 (C) About a hundred.
17 Would you like some dessert?
17 (A) No, I'm already full.
17 (B) They liked it, too.
17 (C) In the recipe book.
18 Are you free to meet the new staff
members today?
18 (A) Sure, bring them by after lunch.
18 (B) A new membership card.
18 (C) It's free to the public.
19 When will the press conference take
place?
19 (A) It's on your calendar.
19 (B) At least two conference centers.
19 (C) His speech was well written.
20 Where can I buy a phone charger?
20 (A) She's making a phone call.
20 (B) They charge more.
20 (C) I have an extra one.
21 Should I get the office supplies at the
store or online?
21 (A) Some pens and pencils.
21 (B) It was an excellent offer.
21 (C) Please pick them up from the store.
22 How do I access my e-mail account on my
tablet?
22 (A) The mail carrier hasn't come yet.
22 (B) On the table next to the printer.
22 (C) Download the e-mail application.
23 I have a meeting at one o'clock today.
23 (A) Yes, I am.
23 (B) You should leave soon.
23 (C) Nice to meet you, too.
24 What security software do you recommend?
24 (A) I forget what it's called.
24 (B) Somewhere with a good view.
24 (C) The front door is locked.
25 Didn't you order more file folders?
25 (A) Fold it in half.
25 (B) They haven't delivered them.
25 (C) In alphabetical order.
26 Can you cover my shift on Wednesday?
26 (A) The shipping and receiving
department.
26 (B) This cover's too small.
26 (C) I'm already working overtime.
27 Remember to leave your locker key at the
front desk.
27 (A) The ten A.M. exercise class.
27 (B) A pair of gym shoes.
27 (C) Don't worry, I will.
28 Do you want to take a fitness class or
just use the pool?
28 (A) I don't like to swim.
28 (B) It fits very well.
28 (C) A gym down the street.
29 The green tea commercial is almost
finished, isn't it?
29 (A) The yearly inspection.
29 (B) Across from the supermarket.
29 (C) The studio had to start over.
30 Who's planning the client dinner?
30 (A) It was canceled.
30 (B) At a French restaurant.
30 (C) A choice of entrees.
31 Why is the train so late?
31 (A) For about an hour.
31 (B) A ride to the station.
31 (C) Should we take a bus instead?
32-34
W Hello, welcome to Portstown Dental
Clinic. How can I help you?
M Hi, I'm Walter Lee. I have an appointment
for a teeth cleaning.
W Oh, it looks like your appointment was at
two o'clock ...
M I know. I'm really sorry I'm late. I had
trouble finding the building. It's my first time coming to this dentist's
office.
W OK. Looks like we've had a cancellation
and we can still fit you in. Since this is your first time here, could you
please fill in this new patient form while you wait?
35-37
W How's the painting coming along, Roger?
M Hi, Ms. Hanson. I'm just about finished
painting the font of your house. But I ran into a small issue.
W Oh? What's the problem?
M I've run out of this light blue color I'm
using for the window trim. I'm going to Rolstein's on Main Street now to get
another can.
W OK. I just came from downtown and Main
Street is closed for construction. You'll probably need to take Plum Avenue.
M Thanks for letting me know.
38-40
M Carlota, I'm really pleased with how well
the annual shoe clearance sale's been going. This is just the first day and
we've been busy since we opened.
W I've never seen anything like it. You
know, featuring the Pro X athletic sneakers was a smart idea. Just look in the
storage room.
M You're right. There are only fifteen
boxes left.
W It's surprising, since Pro X is such a
new company. We should find a way to do more business with them.
M Good idea. I'll ask the sales
representative to bring more samples of their other styles. Maybe we could
become their exclusive distributor in the area.
41-43
W Jason, I need you to place a catering
order for Insook's retirement party. I'd like to offer our staff some fresh and
healthy food options.
M Certainly. The Crestwood Cafe would be a
great choice. They offer itms made from local farm ingredients, so we'd be
supporting farmers in our area. Should I order from there?
W Yes, that sounds promising. We'll need a
variety of snacks and beverages for 30 people. Please e-mail me your choices
from their menu this afternoon so I can approve them.
44-46
W Arshad, did you place the order for the
new work desks?
M Yes, I did. But I'm having trouble
tracking the shipment on their Web site. The furniture store sent me a link to
monitor the delivery of our order. I can't seem to open it, though, so I'm not
sure when the desks will arrive.
W Hmm, could you call the store and check?
Our office's grand opening celebration is on Monday, so we need the desks to
arrive by then.
M Oh you're right... we need the furniture
here in time for that event. I'll give them a call right away.
47-49
W Hi, I'm calling from room 712. I haven't
been able to connect to the hotel's wireless Internet all day today.
M I apologize for the inconvenience.
Several of our rooms have been affected by this problem, but don't worry ... it
should be resolved by tonight.
W All right... do you think I could get a
refund for today's access? I already paid the extra Internet fee for each day
of my stay here.
M Yes, of course. I'll deduct the fee from
your bill right now.
50-52
M Andrea, are we on schedule to move our
hardware store to the new location at the end of July?
W Yes. And by the way, we should remind the
property manager that we'll be moving our store when our lease is up. Could you
call her?
M Sure. I'll call her later today.
W Thanks. And, I picked up the signs
notifying customers of our new address. I'll hang them up in our store windows
now.
M Great. I think we're on track then.
53-55
M Angela, have you had a chance to look at
the cost estimate for the repairs on the warehouse roof? There are several
leaks, so the project will start as soon as the budget is approved.
W Uhm... I've been in meetings all morning
... Actually, since you met with the contractor, could you just stop by my
office at two o'clock and tell me what he said about the roof?
M Well, I'm leaving early this afternoon
for an appointment at my bank. But Maria also spoke with the contractor. I'll
tell her now that you'd like to talk with her at two.
W OK. Thank you.
56-58
M Hi, Julia - could you let all employees
know that IT is doing maintenance on our servers the last weekend in March?
W Sure. Which computer applications will be
affected?
M This time the whole system will be
affected. So it's really important to remind everyone that they won't be able
to work from Friday night to Sunday morning on that weekend.
W OK, I'll emphasize that point in an
e-mail and send it out all employees right away.
59-61
M Samantha, did you see the updated
statistics for our online news magazine? We doubled our online subscriptions
this month.
W1 I just saw the e-mail! That's amazing!
How did we get so many new readers in such a short time?
M I don't know. We haven't even launched
our advertising campaign yet. Do you know why, Pilar?
W2 A really popular blogger recently
reviewed the magazine. She gave us a great rating. Our subscriptions
immediately increased.
M Fantastic. I'm going now to speak with
our director. He's excited about our growth and wants to discuss more
promotional ideas.
62-64
M Hi Lin, I'm ordering our tickets for the
play now. Which seats would you prefer?
W Hm... I always like to sit near the
front, close to the stage. I can see the actors better that way.
M OK, there are still seats available in
the front ... on the right near the exit.
W Great! Should we get there early to find
a parking space?
M Actually, I was thinking we should take
the bus. That way we won't have to worry about parking.
65-67
W Satoshi, before you start serving tables
tonight, could you change the special board? A lot of people came in for lunch
today, and we're completely out of fish.
M Sure. What should I replace it with?
W The chef will make a hamburger with
french fries instead of the fish sandwich.
M Will the price be the same?
W Yes, you can keep it the same as the
fish.
M OK. I'll go take care of that right away.
68-70
M Excuse me, do you know which of these
buses goes to the city center?
W Well, you can take several routes, but
I'd recommend taking the second one ... the Summit Street bus. It'll only take
fifteen minutes to get there.
M Great, thanks for your help. I'm in town
to speak at a marketing convention, and I wanted to do some sightseeing before
my presentation this afternoon.
W
You know, there's a great application that you can get on your
smartphone through the city tourism office. The app lists the city's top
attractions - there's a lot to do here.
71-73 (broadcast)
Welcome to Business Tips and Tricks WJNK
Radio. On today's show, I'll be talking with Tina Brownstein, the head of the
Creative Management Foundation. Her organization helps managers encourage
creativity on their teams. She argues that having the right office space is the
number one way for managers to promote creativity. Today, she'll explain how
decorating your office in just the right away can stimulate the imagination.
We'll only be able to talk to her briefly, so I encourage you all to download
her e-book, Creative Workspaces, to learn more.
74-76 (telephone message)
Hello, this is Naomi's Custom Office
Furniture. Just wanted to give you an update on your orders. We've received the
office chairs you ordered. From what I see in the invoice notes, it looks like
you had wanted them to be delivered tomorrow, but all of our trucks a re busy
for the next few days. In addition, the desks you requested have not arrived
yet - the factory's only just finished producing them. To apologize for these
delays, we'll give you fifteen percent off your next purchase with us.
77-79 (talk)
Good afternoon and welcome to the Barrytown
Museum Contemporary Art. I'll be your tour guide in the museum today. I'll be
showing you our special exhibit, featuring artwork by sculptor Marianne Lee.
What's unique about Ms. Lee's sculptures is how small they are. Each one of
them could easily fit in your pocket. The tour will last for one hour, so
before we begin, I recommend leaving your coats and bags behind. You can store
them in the lockers near the entrance.
80-82 (speech)
I'd like to welcome all of you to Dully
Manufacturing. During this morning's new employee orientation, I'll give you
some general information about working here. Then, this afternoon, you'll
receive specialized assembly training. First, before I forget, we've recently
changed a driving regulation on company property. Everybody's now required to
drive at or below fifteen kilometers per hour. People like to walk on the roads
during their breaks. There has been talk about putting more walking paths
around the facility, but nothing's been done yet.
83-85 (excerpt from a meeting)
So the first item on our agenda is the new
software that was installed on our computers last week. It has a number of new
features, so we've asked Jae-Ho Park from the Information Technology department
to provide training. He will be holding several training sessions to make sure
that everyone feels comfortable using this software. Please be sure to sign up
for a training session right after this meeting.
86-88 (talk)
As training director of the Plainsfield
Science Museum, I'm very excited to welcome all of you interns to our team.
This is an interactive museum, and my goal is to get you familiar with our
exhibits as soon as possible. So this afternoon, you'll each be assigned to a
mentor who'll train you to lead the activities at one of the exhibits.
Throughout your internship, you'll also have opportunities to interact with our
visitors. It might all seem overwhelming right now, but, remember, many of our
staff members started off as interns. Now, let's take a tour of the museum.
89-91 (talk)
Welcome to the information session on the
Maxwell Writers Program. I'm Joseph Guthrie, the director. As you know, the
Maxwell Writers Program provides a year of financial support to aspiring
authors who are starting their careers. In return for our financial support, we
require the participants to be active in the community by organizing
activities, such as tutoring sessions in schools and writing workshops. I've
brought three past recipients with me tonight who are now published authors,
thanks to this program. They're here to tell you abut their experiences with
the program, and more importantly, to encourage you to apply!
92-94 (excerpt from a meeting)
Next on the agenda is our company's
participation in the upcoming conference for industrial engineering. This year
the conference is here in the city, and our manufacturing firm plans to be a
sponsor for the event. In exchange for our financial support to help cover
expenses, our name will be featured in the program.
The main reason that I like this plan is
that the extra publicity Will help us as we recruit potential employees from
engineers attending this conference. I'd like to offer tours of our facility to
any interested job candidates while they're in town. If you're able to help
with leading a tour, please let me know.
95-97 (excerpt from a meeting and sales
chart)
During today's bimonthly sales meeting, the
appliance we're going to focus on is our most popular washing machine model.
The Wilson 25 had been selling well at the beginning of the year. However, when
our main competitor released a new model, the sales of the Wilson 25 dropped
off significantly. To combat this problem, we decided to offer a large discount
on the Wilson 25. During the month the price was lowered, we sold more units
than ever before. This ended up being a very successful way of temporarily
increasing our sales.
98-100 (excerpt from a meeting and
neighborhood map)
Thanks to our public education and outreach
program, demand for recycling pickup in the city has increased to the point
where we'll need to make more than one pickup a week in some neighborhoods. The
first change we'll make is to our Tuesday route. We'll have to spread it out
over two days. Tuesday and Wednesday, in order to accommodate all the extra
customers who've started taking advantage of curbside recycling. I'm hoping
that this increase in business will mean we'll be able to afford to purchase
new, more energy efficient vehicles by the end of the year.
映画ダンケルクと同時期の様子を描いた映画がアメリカで公開されるようです。こちらの映画はダンケルクの映画では意識的に排除されていたチャーチルを取り上げているようです。以前、映画ダンケルクの時にチャーチルの演説を紹介しましたがこの予告編でも使われていますね。
we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be,
we shall fight on the beaches,
we shall fight on the landing grounds,
we shall fight in the fields and in the streets,
we shall fight in the hills;
we shall never surrender
NYT映画評だと以下のようにリーダーシップの見本のような人物がチャーチルだと触れています。日本でもチャーチル関連の本はそんなのばっかりですね。でも本国イギリスの受け止め方はそんな単純ではないようです。
The contours of this story are reasonably familiar. The outcome even more so. (Just in case, a helpful text before the final credits reminds us that Germany eventually lost the war.) Churchill himself is among the most revered and studied figures of 20th-century history: a synonym for leadership; a great man in an age of monsters; a source of pithy quotations, some of which he actually said; an example to be cited by political mediocrities in need of an ego boost.
ガーディアンの記事にその点について触れているものがありました。
Churchill 'in the year of Trump': Darkest Hour feeds America's love for Winston
As US moviegoers and politicians see Gary Oldman as Britain’s wartime PM, more critical – and more British – views of the great man are likely to be in short supply
David Smith in Washington
Sunday 26 November 2017 07.00 GMT
“In the year of Trump and the doubts a lot of Americans have about the whole concept of leadership, Churchill is about to get an extra boost,” said Andrew Roberts, a British historian whose biography of Churchill will be published next year.
“It’s having a leader whom everyone admires and looks up to and is working towards a goal that everyone needs. It does remind people that kind of uncomplicated, unequivocal leadership can be out there.”
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Americans are generally unburdened by the multiple critiques of Churchill that have arisen in the UK in recent years, Roberts argued.
Historians have pointed to his resistance to giving women the right to vote in the 1900s; his decision to send troops in to quell riots in Tonypandy, Wales, in 1910-11; his role in the Siege of Sidney Street in London in 1911; his disastrous military campaign in Gallipoli in 1915; and his imperialistic views on race, notably India.
These register less in the US, Roberts said, because the narrative of the second world war leader is still dominant. “Similarly, you and I probably think of Roosevelt as one of the great American presidents but if you go to America, you hear people raising concerns over how he funded the New Deal and other things.”
この記事でリンクが貼られていたBBCの記事が以下ですがいっぱい問題点がありますね。。。
The 10 greatest controversies of Winston Churchill's career
By Tom Heyden
BBC News Magazine
26 January 2015
1. Views on race
2. Poison gas
3. Bengal famine
4. Statements about Gandhi
5. Attitudes towards Jews
6. Attitudes towards Islam
7. Treatment of strikers
8. Sidney Street siege
9. Role in Ireland
10. Cash for influence
次の動画では主演のオルドマンもその辺りを聞かれていますが、彼はチャーチルを絶賛しています。
今回のブレードランナーのテーマの一つは「人間らしさ」。その中でこんな言葉が出てきました。テロの時代である現代は物騒に響く言葉ですが。。。
“Dying for the right cause is the most
human thing you can do”
‘I’ve seen things you people wouldn’tbelieve’: what Blade Runner 2049’s dystopia tells us about 2017
The best sci-fi films hold up a mirror to
the age in which they are made. So what can we learn from the future – and what
it means to be human – in Denis Villeneuve’s film?
Steve Rose
Friday 6 October 2017 06.00 BST
Beyond the Baudrillardian philosophising
about “how do we know we’re human?”, Blade Runner 2049 asks what it means to be
human, and it boldly ventures some suggestions. It is the ability to form
connections, to empathise with others, to love, to have values. It is also the
will to act, to resist, to fight for those values. “Dying for the right cause
is the most human thing you can do,” says one character. It’s a call to
revolution. Not tomorrow but now.
ルターを学んだばかりだったので彼のものとされる言葉を連想してしまいました。
「たとえ明日、世界が滅びると知っても今日私はリンゴの木を植えるだろう」
"Even if I knew that tomorrow the
world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree."
"If I knew that tomorrow was the end
of the world, I would plant an apple tree today!
このルターの言葉はよくある本人は言っていないもののようで第二次大戦前後の比較的新しいものだとか。
"Even if I knew that tomorrow the
world would go to pieces, I would still plant an apple tree today", Martin
Luther is said to have proclaimed. However, there is no proof that he ever
uttered this sentence. Volkmar Joestel, author of the book "Legenden um
Martin Luther und andere Geschichten aus Wittenberg" (Legends around
Martin Luther and other stories from Wittenberg) assumes that this sentence was
ascribed to the Reformer in the difficult times of hope and despair after the
Second World War.
*** *** *** *** ***
Many more legends about Luther and trees
swirl around, one of the best known should be mentioned, the famous saying:
"If I knew that tomorrow was the end of the world, I would plant an apple
tree today!" is attributed to Luther.
One must remember, that the first written
evidence of this saying comes from 1944...
このあたりを深掘りしたなんともピンポイントな本が宗教改革コーナーにあったので、興味本位で買ってしまいました。
このあたりのバリエーションは「ハチドリのひとしずく」とかたくさんありますよね。Yutaが思い浮かんだのは魯迅の鉄の部屋の比喩。便利な世の中で英語版も合わせてサイトがヒットしました。
(日本語訳)
「たとえば一間の鉄部屋があって、どこにも窓がなく、どうしても壊すことが出来ないで、内に大勢熟睡しているとすると、久しからずして皆悶死するだろうが、彼等は昏睡から死滅に入って死の悲哀を感じない。現在君が大声あげて喚び起すと、目の覚めかかった幾人は驚き立つであろうが、この不幸なる少数者は救い戻しようのない臨終の苦しみを受けるのである。君はそれでも彼等を起し得たと思うのか」
と、わたしはただこう言ってみた。すると彼は
「そうして幾人は已に起き上った。君が著手ちゃくしゅしなければ、この鉄部屋の希望を壊したといわれても仕方がない」
そうだ。わたしにはわたしだけの確信がある。けれど希望を説く段になると、彼を塗りつぶすことは出来ない、というのは希望は将来にあるもので、決してわたしの「必ず無い」の証明をもって、彼のいわゆる「あるだろう」を征服することは出来ない。
(英語訳)
"Imagine an iron house without
windows, absolutely indestructible, with many people fast asleep inside who
will soon die of suffocation. But you know since they will die in their sleep,
they will not feel the pain of death. Now if you cry aloud to wake a few of the
lighter sleepers, making those unfortunate few suffer the agony of irrevocable
death, do you think you are doing them a good turn?"
"But if a few awake, you can't say
there is no hope of destroying the iron house."
True, in spite of my own conviction, I
could not blot out hope, for hope lies in the future. I could not use my own
evidence to refute his assertion that it might exist.
まあ理想に燃えやすい若者のならまだしもある程度、歳を経るとそこそこのお金とそこそこの地位もついてきますから現状維持でいいやという気にもなるのも分かります。
長いしな〜と敬遠していたブレードランナー新作。ようやく見に行ってきました。内容は面白かったですが、未来のイメージが古い感じがしてしまうのは30年の年月なんでしょうか。前作の世界観を壊さないようにしたのはわかりますが。。。
少し気になったのは予告編でのセリフ。LETOが扮するレプリカント製造メーカー社長の言葉が予告編によって意味が変わってしまていませんか?
Humanity cannot survive. Replicants are the future of the species but I can only make so many.
Every civilization was built off the back of a disposable work force. But I can only make so many.
Every leap of civilization was built off the backs of slaves. Replicants are the future, but I can only make so many. I have the lock, and he has the key.
予告編1の場合はレプリカントが人間にとって変わるみたいな意味合いですが、予告編2と3だとdisposable workersの未来形がレプリカントのように思えます。
(予告編1)Humanity cannot survive. Replicants are the future of the species but I can only make so many.
(予告編2)Every civilization was built off the back of a disposable work force. But I can only make so many.
(予告編3)Every leap of civilization was built off the backs of slaves. Replicants are the future, but I can only make so many. I have the lock, and he has the key.
test2と4でした。予想はいい線いっていましたがこの使い方だと次の問題集は違うものを混ぜるかもしれないですね。
Anzac ˌDay
(in Australia and New Zealand) April 25th each year, remembered as the date of the landing at Gallipoli in 1915
その国にとってのヒロシマ、ナガサキのような意味を持つ歴史的出来事があるようで外からは中々その意義を感じるのは難しいですね。