Tape script Facsimile Test B Part C (30)

Woman:
Man:
Woman:

Did you hear about the new pipeline debate?

Yes, something about an oil line going through the north side of town.
Thats right, and commuter traffic will be re-routed for months.

52.Woman A:
Woman B:
Woman A:

You know, I cant get this fax to go through.

Maybe theres one coming in.
Oh. I didnt realize it worked that way.

53.Man:
Woman:
Man:

Have you noticed that off-the street parking is getting more and more difficult?
I sure have, Steve. Its that new high rise about two blocks down the street.
I think they miscalculated how large their parking lot needed to be.

54.Woman A:
Woman B:
Woman A:

Did you hear? Were getting new uniforms.

Even the banquet staff?.
Yes, from the room service to the front desk.

55.Man:
Woman:
Man:

Beth, do you know where the key to this supply room is?
It should be hanging on the wall right behind you.
There are several color-coded keys here. Which one is it?

56.Woman:
Man:
Woman:

Its boiling in here. Weve got to get this air-conditioner working again.
I cant stand this heat. Im calling the repair man right now.
Good. Then we can turn these noisy fans off.

57.Woman:
Man:
Woman:

How is the income from the computer sales?

Well, we still havent met this weeks quota, but we sold more than last week.
Lets call in John and tell him well up his bonus if we meet the quota.

58.Man:
Woman:
Man:

59.-

How was the test drive?

Very smooth and I liked the way it grips the road on the turns. It even has a CD
player.
Good. Did you notice how much room there is in the trunk.

Man:
Woman:
Man:

Do you know want kind of an adapter Ill need for my computer when I go to Poland?
Im not sure Paul, but I can call a friend of mine who travels a lot with his lap top.
If he knows, could you also ask him where I can get one?.

60.Man:
Woman:
Man:

Theyre selling the old bakery, you know .

I wonder what it will be used for now?
Ive been told it was bought by a fast food chain.

61.Woman:
Man:
Woman:

What triggers the signal to the police?.

Any movement in the building.
And do you use numbers or letters for the code?

62.Man:
Woman:
Man:

Is the train station too far to walk to from here?

No, but in this hear you might want to take the subway. It takes you right into the
station.
Thats a good idea, but I think Ill just take a taxi,

63.Man:
Woman:
Man:

The city has really worked on its public transportation.

Yes, the train cars are much cleaner and the buses are running right on schedule.
Im even thinking of taking the bus to work and leaving my car at home.

64.Man:
Woman:
Man:

Our electric bill is much higher than it ever has been.

Well, Tom, we may have underestimated how much energy these new computers
need.
Of course, it could also be the constant use of the central air-conditioning.

65.Man:
Woman:
Man:

All four of these forms should be filled out in triplicate.

Who gets the copies?
One goes to the treasurers office, one to the accounting, and we keep the original.

66.Man:
Woman:
Man:

Twenty five of us are going to the seminar.

How? Will we drive, take the train, or charter a bus?
Didnt you hear? The company got a great deal of with the airlines. Well fly.

67.Woman
Man:
Woman:

Yes, the car runs now, but it wont pass the safety inspection because of the faulty
turn signal.
Can you fix that, too, Barbara?
I can, but I have to do a test drive first.

68.Man:
Woman:
Man:

Susan, Ill need all the financial reports before I leave for Hong Kong on Monday.
Thats fine. Im just waiting on some tax data that should be coming in the mail
today.
Could you just leave them on my desk.

69.Man:
Woman:
Man:

I cant read these little numbers. Can you set this for me?
For what time?
To turn on at ten p.m. and to go off at four a.m.

70.Man:
Woman:
Man:
71Man:
Woman:
Man:
72.Woman:
Man:
Woman:
73.Man:

Id like to talk with Mr. Braun before we go in to the meeting.

He just left a message, Mr. Tam. Hes stuck in traffic and will be a little late.
Have him come to my office when he gets in. Then reschedule the meeting for
after lunch.
Im looking for the large print edition of the New York Times.
Its to the left of the foreign periodicals.
Do you also carry large print books? My sight is impaired.
Did you know we lost that big desk order?
No, I didnt what happened?
The company ran out of funds and construction of the office building came to a
standstill, so they dont require the desks now.

Woman:
Man:

The president wants all management and finance personnel to participate in the
conference call at 5 p.m.
But Ill still be uptown then, and besides the vice president will be with me.
Im sorry , but you really need to get back on time for the teleconference.

74.Man:
Woman:
Man:

Could you tell me what price range youre interested in?

Around the $150.000 mark.
Well, I can show you some spacious properties on the waterfront.

75.Man:
Woman:
Man:

Isnt this the second cell phone you bought that doesnt recharge properly?
Yes, and Ive missed several important calls because of it.
Check your warranty and go back to where you bought it.

76.Man:
Woman:
Man:
77.-

But the sales is only this weekend, Maria.

I know, but Friday night weve been invited to dinner.
OK, but Saturday are still open.

Man:
Woman:
Man:

Were spending all this money on computer equipment, but how do we know it
wont be outdated next year?
We dont, Fred, but certain computers account for that and let you add on.
I trust thats the kind were buying.

78.Woman:
Man:
Woman:

Im going to computerize my address book.

Whos going to enter all the data.
Im going to hire a temp.

79.Man:
Woman:
Man:

Why isnt Cathy going to the banquet?

Her father got sick. Shes at the hospital with him.
We should send him a get well card.

80.Man:
Woman:
Man:

Margaret, did you know Im going to Tokyo on business next week?.

Could you pick me up a book on local customs?
Sure. I also want to get a pictorial history of the city.