Narrator: Number 1.

Man: I’m very pleased to welcome to our show tonight Dr. Melissa Jones, author of the book
How to Achieve Financial Success. Dr. Jones is a world-renowned expert on personal
finances and lectures widely on the subject, both in this country and abroad.

Narrator: Number 2.
Woman: Welcome, everyone. We’ll begin our tour today in the first-floor galleries, where
we will enjoy an exhibit of modern European paintings.

Narrator: Number 3.
Man: Attention all passengers for Chicago. The train will begin boarding in five minutes.
Please proceed to Track 1 and have your ticket ready to give to the agent.

Narrator: Number 4.
Woman: Yes, this is Samantha Wilson calling. I’m going to have to cancel my four o’clock
appointment today with Dr. Overton because of an emergency at the office. I’ll call back later
to reschedule.

Narrator: Number 5.
Man: It is my great pleasure to be able to address this meeting of the National Association of
Economists. We are gathered here in this conference hall to discuss some of the major
economic issues facing the world today. We have a great task ahead of us.
Narrator: Number 6.
Woman: If you travel frequently for business, you know how important it is to keep your
business attire looking clean and fresh. If you follow these few simple steps when packing
your suitcase, your business clothes will remain fresh-looking and wrinkle-free throughout
your trip. First, turn your jackets inside out.

Narrator: Number 7.
Man: According to statistics released by the mayor’s office yesterday, crime in the city has
decreased over twenty percent in the last year. “Our streets are safer than ever,” Mayor Smith
said during a press conference at City Hall. The mayor will be running for reelection next
year.

Narrator: Number 8.
Woman: Office Outfitters is the store for all your office supplies. Do you need paper? Ink?
Printers? Computers? Desks and tables? We have it all at prices you can afford.

TASK Write the number of each talk next to the correct type of talk.
Announcements
Speeches
Tours
Advertisements
Reports
Introductions
Voicemails
Instructions / Lectures