CHAPTER VIII

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN & CUSTOMER SUMMER SPECIAL

A. Definition of Short/Monologue Talk

Short talk or monologue talk is one of the other parts which is tested in listening section.
short/monologue talk is used to test students' understanding to find out the information
conveyed by the speakers through audio recordings. From the information, students are
expected to be able to choose the correct answer in answering the questions. It might be
an announcement, a radio advertisement, or a telephone recording. There are several
types of short/monologue talk and some of it is announcement, advertisement, and
instruction.

1. Definition of Announcement
An announcement is a statement made to the public or to the media which
gives information about something that has happened or that will happen.

(Listen to the C8.1 audio related to the talk)

(Transcript of Audio)
Attention ladies and gentleman, we will be arriving at Grace Land in just a few
minutes. When you get off the bus please proceed immediately to ticket gate number
4 and wait for your tour guide Mr. Murray, he will accompany you on your tour of the
estate. Mr. Murray is very knowledgeable about Grace Land and he will share some
very interesting facts and information with you. Do not leave any valuables on the
bus, if you wish to leave anything behind please inform the driver and he will put it in
the cargo area underneath. The bus will be leaving at 6 pm please be back in the
boarding area no later than 5.45 to assure a prompt departure. Thank you and enjoy
Grace Land.

2. Definition of Advertisement
An advertisement (often shortened to advert or ad) is the promotion of a product,
brand or service to a viewership in order to attract interest, engagement and sales.

(Listen to the C8.2 audio related to the talk)

(Transcript of Audio)
Every Friday in July electric city mobile has a customer summer special. This week
we are offering a free smartphone with no contract and you can keep your old phone
number with your new phone. All phones come with a two year guarantee. For just
twenty dollars a month you can receive unlimited texting, for just thirty dollars a
month we will give you unlimited data. Come see us this Friday for your new free
smartphone, the first 100 customers will receive a small gift.
B. Practice
I. Short Answer
(Listen to the C.P 8.1 audio related to the talk)

1. What should the passengers do when they get off the bus?
2. Where can valuables be kept?
3. When does the announcement say the passengers should be back at the bus?

II. Multiple Choice

(Listen to the C.P 8.2 audio related to the talk)

1. When can you get a free smartphone?

a) Every Friday in April
b) Every Friday in March
c) Every Friday in July
d) Every Friday in June

2. How much is unlimited data service?

a) Twenty dollars
b) Thirty dollars
c) Forty dollars
d) Thirteen dollars

3. Who will receive a gift ?

a) First 50 customers
b) First 70 customers
c) First 30 customers
d) First 100 customers
 CHAPTER XI

HOW TO USE MILLIGRAM TAPE RECORDER

A. Definition of Short/Monologue Talk

Short talk or monologue talk is one of the other parts which is tested in listening section.
short/monologue talk is used to test students' understanding to find out the information
conveyed by the speakers through audio recordings. From the information, students are
expected to be able to choose the correct answer in answering the questions. It might be
an announcement, a radio advertisement, or a telephone recording. There are several
types of short/monologue talk and some of it is announcement, advertisement, and
instruction.

1. Definition of Instruction
Instruction in an advice or information about how to do or use something.

(Listen to the C9.1 audio related to the talk)

(Transcript of Audio)
To use your milligram tape recorder, follow this easy instruction:
First, put the tape in the machine then push the play button. Next, adjust the volume.
To record with your new tape recorder, just push the record button. Then speak into
the microphone. Push the rewind button to rewind the tape. Next, push “play” to
listen to your recording.

B. Practice
I. Multiple Choice
(Listen to the C9.1 audio related to the talk)

1. What is the procedure about?

a) An instruction to push a button
b) Instructions to operate a tape recorder
c) How to adjust the volume
d) How to listen to a recording

2. What will you do after pushing the record button?

a) Adjust the volume
b) Speak into the microphone
c) Put the tape in the machine
d) Push PLAY to listen to the recording

3. Why do we push PLAY button?

 a) To rewind the tape
b) To listen to the recording
c) To adjust the volume
d) To record the voice

II. Short Answer

(Listen to the C9.1 audio related to the talk)

Fill in the blanks

1. Fill the gap: First, put the tape ____________ then push the play button
2. Fill the gap: Push ____________to rewind the tape
3. Fill the gap: To record with your new tape recorder, just push the ____________