alc test

part 3

シーン：面接結果の通知

201. W: Mr. Jones? This is Lauren Smith from Brisbane Daily.

202. Thank you for coming to the interview last week.

203. We were very impressed, and we'd like to offer you a position as a staff photographer.

204. Would you be able to start working from November?

205. M: That should be no problem.

206. But before I sign the employment contract, could I have some more details about your benefits package?

207. W: Of course. Our employee handbook includes detailed information about that.

208. Would you mind checking it on our Web site?

シーン：社員旅行の手配

209. W: Welcome to T&T Holidays. How can I help you?

210. M: Hi, I'm organizing a one-day company trip from the city. Do you have any recommendations?

211. W: How about a full-day cruise to Nelson Island?

212. We can arrange a charter boat for your group.

213. I'm sure everyone will enjoy the breathtaking scenery there.

214. In addition, we offer a special discount for groups of 20 or more.

215. But you would have to book it well in advance.

216. M: That sounds great. We're expecting 25 people to go on the trip.

217. Could you give me a sample itinerary and a brochure for the island?

218. I'm meeting my colleagues this afternoon, so I'll call you as soon as we make a decision.

シーン：在庫の確認

219. W: Excuse me, I'm looking for the book No One in Wonderland by Harry Mason.

220. I checked every aisle in the library but I couldn't find it anywhere.

221. M: Well, let me check our computer.

222. Hmm, it seems all our copies are on loan, but there is one available at our branch in Palo Alto.

223. We can obtain that copy for you, if you don't mind waiting for a few days.

224. W: Actually, I'd like to try and get it today.

225. I can go to Palo Alto myself. Can you give me directions?

シーン：商品配送トラブル

226. M: I haven't received the new electronic microscope I ordered on Monday.

227. I ordered it by express mail, so I think it should have been delivered already.

228. W: Have you checked the order status? Maybe they were on back order.

229. M: Yes, I checked yesterday, and it said the item had already been shipped.

230. What should I do? I'm going to have a new researcher orientation this afternoon and I was hoping to use it then.

231. W: Why don't you ask Dr. Bolton?

232. He has one of those microscopes, so he'll probably let you use his.

シーン：新商品への問合せ

233. W: I saw an advertisement for your Super Eco-bulbs on TV, and I'minterested in using them at my office.

234. Could I have more information on their durability and price?

235. M: Certainly. Our bulbs last as much as 50,000 hours as opposed to 10,000 hours for conventional ones, and they cost just $36 each.

236. W: $36! That's about 10 times more expensive than the bulbs we have right now.

237. I understand that they're energy efficient, but would it really pay to switch?

238. M: If you consider the time and trouble it takes to replace dead bulbs, I'm sure it will benefit you in the long run.

239. If you want, I can give you a more detailed cost comparison,

240. How many bulbs are there in your office?

シーン：オフィス清掃

241. W: Rod, could you give me a hand?

242. I have to take all the equipment out of the auditorium for the carpet cleaning.

243. M: Sure, but wasn't it scheduled for the 25th? It's still two weeks away.

244. W: Actually, we asked the cleaning service to come tomorrow instead.

245. Ms. Li is using the auditorium next Tuesday for signing the contract with Heath Corporation, and she wants to have the carpet cleaned before that.

246. M: That's the first big contract since Ms. Libecame CEO.

247. No wonder she wants to make sure everything is perfectly arranged.

シーン：交通機関トラブル

248. M: Excuse me. I'd like to buy a ticket to Victoria for tomorrow morning.

249. W: Unfortunately, sir, all our ferry services for tomorrow are canceled due to the expected inclement weather.

250. We're expecting an official warning of high waves, too.

251. M: Really? Is there any other way to get to the island?

252. I have a lecture to give at the gardening show tomorrow, so I have to be there by tomorrow morning.

253. W: No, I'm afraid this is the only way you can get there.

254. How about booking a ticket for one of our evening services today?

255. The crossing time could be a little longer than usual, but at least it will get you to the island.

シーン：接待の店相談

256. W: Hi, Joe. Do you know any nice restaurants around here?

257. I have to take my clients out for lunch next week, but since I just got transferred from a different branch, I don't really know the area very well.

258. M: How about the Chinese seafood place on Pier 55?

259. It was the venue for our annual party last year.

260. It has several private rooms with an excellent view of the ocean. That would be a great place for a lunch meeting.

261. W: Sounds perfect. Do you know their number? I'd like to make a reservation.

262. M: I have their card somewhere on my desk. I'll call you when I find it.

シーン：家電の故障

263. M: Excuse me, I'm calling about the air conditioner I bought at your store last week.

264. It doesn't seem to be working properly and I can't adjust the temperature.

265. W: Oh, I'm very sorry to hear that.

266. Obviously it's under warranty, so we'll send our repair person first thing tomorrow.

267. Could you tell me the model number of the air conditioner and your address, please?

268. M: It's CYE2000 and my address is 201 Barry Street.

269. But can't you do it any sooner? It's an urgent matter at this time of year.

270. W: Let me check the availability of our repair staff and I'll call you back as soon as I can.

シーン：報告書・資料の準備

271. W: Martin, do you have a minute? I'm a bit concerned about the sales report we're supposed to put together.

272. Our CEO wants to use it when he addresses the National Press Club next Friday, so the report needs to be on his desk by Thursday morning at the latest.

273. Is everything on schedule?

274. M: Actually, we are nearly finished and the figures look much better than expected.

275. All we have to do is to make slides for the press conference.

276. W: Well, could you send me the sales data before making the slides?

277. I need to double-check to see if the numbers are all correct.

278. M: Sure. I'll have Jennifer forward them to you right away.

シーン：不在の間の業務依頼

279. M: Hi Lucy, it's Paul. The train I'm on has just stopped due to a mechanical problem.

280. I'm afraid I'm going to be late for the monthly meeting this afternoon.

281. W: The meeting is scheduled to start at 1:00 P.M., but do you want me to postpone it to wait for you?

282. M: No, you can start it as planned.

283. Please find the documents in my cabinet and distribute them to everyone.

284. I think I can be there around 2:00, or at least before the meeting ends.

285.

シーン：リフォームの相談

286. W: Hello. I saw your ad in the paper this morning.

287. I'm interested in redesigning my garden. Right now it looks quite plain and bare.

288. M: We'll be glad to help. Do you know what you want your garden to look like?

289. W: Well, I was thinking about building a gazebo next to our fountain.

290. I really need some professional advice, so could you come and take a look at the site?

291. M: Sure, how about next Tuesday at 11 A.M.?

292. We'll bring some pictures of our past work so you can get some ideas.

シーン：忘れ物の問合せ

293. M: Hello. My name is Karl Jaspers. I stayed at your hotel last night and I think I left my notebook in my room.

294. It's blue and it has our company logo on it, which is a picture of a man pushing a wheelbarrow.

295. W: Thank you for calling, Mr. Jaspers. I'll check with housekeeping.

296. Do you remember which room you stayed in?

297. M: I believe it was Room 1019. I'm pretty sure I left it next to the desk lamp,

298. I have all my notes from yesterday's conference in it, so I really need it.

299. W: I understand. I'll try to get back to you right away.

300. Would you like me to call you at your office or your home?

part 4

シーン：空港のアナウンス

301. Attention, all passengers for Pan Pacific Airlines flight 48 bound for Chicago.

302. Our departure will be delayed due to the late arrival of the aircraft.

303. The new departure time will be 6:30 PM., and we expect to begin boarding at about 6:10 P.M.

304. Meanwhile, all passengers will receive a complimentary meal voucher for use at any of the restaurants in the North Wing.

305. Passengers who wish to change flights should speak to airline staff nearby or go to the ticket counter.

306. Once again, Pan Pacific Airlines flight 48 for Chicago has been delayed. We're sorry for the inconvenience.

307. The departure of this flight will be delayed due to a heavy thunderstorm.

308. The departure gate for this flight has been changed to 30B.

309. We regret to announce that flight 48 has been canceled due to a mechanical problem on the aircraft.

シーン：ラジオの交通情報

310. Good morning. This is Jon Baker with your KBAY traffic report.

311. Due to last night's snowstorm, Highway 48 has been closed between Hopkins and Paddington.

312. Drivers should take Route 26 instead of the highway to get to the city center.

313. However, it may take extra time to reach your destination since Route 26 is also congested.

314. Traffic is slow near White Lake Park because several streets around there are closed today for the music festival.

315. We recommend that drivers take detours to avoid that part of town.

316. Coming up next is today's sports highlights.

317. Drivers should expect delays due to road construction.

318. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction for road repairs.

シーン：ビジネスニュース

319. You're listening to KQW, your favorite country music station.

320. Next up, you'll hear an exclusive interview with songwriter and country singer Scotty Alaina.

321. Let's see if you remember the lyrics from Scotty's classics. We have a question which is based on his popular songs.

322. If you know the answer, please send an e-mail to quiz@lovecountrysong.com. Upon answering the question correctly, one of the contestants will win a pair of tickets to his upcoming concert in San Diego.

323. When we come back from the break, we'll let you know who will win the tickets. So, stay tuned!

324. We've got surprising news from the food industry today.

325. Trevor Natural Foods, Australia's largest manufacturer of health foods, has announced a merger with Greenville Foods in Canada.

326. Trevor is currently the industry leader for organic products in Oceania and Asia.

327. The newly appointed CEO, Douglas Rubin, said that this merger would allow Trevor to increase sales of its food products in North America.

シーン：ゲストスピーカー紹介

328. Welcome to the annual Physical Therapy Conference.

329. This afternoon, we will have researcher Dr. Tim Brown on stage to talk about the development of his revolutionary pain treatment system.

330. Dr. Brown has developed a unique form of physical therapy especially for patients suffering from shoulder pain.

331. Following his talk, Dr. Brown will hold a demonstration of his new therapy.

332. I'm glad to introduce today's guest speaker, Catherine Smith.

333. She is the author of the best selling book, Organic food and healthy lifestyle.

334. Today, she will talk about how to grow nutritious vegetables without chemicals, and show us some recipes from her second book.

335. After the talk, she will answer any questions you might have.

336. Let's give a warm welcome to Ms. Smith.

シーン：スーパーの店内放送

337. Attention shoppers. Marcy's Everything Store is having a Big Moving Sale starting tomorrow at 9 A.M, for two weeks only!

338. At the beginning of October, we are moving to a much larger location on 48th Avenue behind the Wiltshire Memorial hospital.

339. All of our floor samples must go for pennies on the dollar!Electronic gadgets, computer peripherals, pots, pans and cooking utensils will be up to 80% off the regular price.

340. We will also offer the first 100 customers a 5% off coupon at the door. Please present this coupon at the check-out counter for an additional reduction from already discounted prices!

341. Once again, we are having a moving sale starting at 9A.M. tomorrow, for two weeks only! Please hurry in for the best offers.

342. Attention shoppers. Thank you for shopping at Saveways.

343. We are distributing 300 discount coupons for our Rainy Day Special today.

344. Please come to the information desk, and we will give you coupons worth 20% off on a first-come, first-serve basis.

345. Why not take advantage of the Rainy Day Special, today.

シーン：観光ツアーの開始案内

346. Hello and welcome to the Hampstead Museum. My name is Alison and I will be your tour guide.

347. We'll start by going straight to the third floor, where you'll see contemporary artworks.

348. After that, we will proceed to the second floor to see a modern sculpture installation.

349. When our tour is over, I highly recommend you drop by the gift shop, which is located next to the main entrance.

350. The museum tour will start in 5 minutes.

351. Welcome to Wellington City Botanical Gardens. My name is Robert, and I'll be your guide for today.

352. We'll first visit the New Zealand garden, which is filled with wild flowers unique to this country.

353. A special exhibit called Art Expo is now on display inside the garden, but an additional entrance fee is required if you wish to take a look.

354. We will have one hour of free time after the tour ends. Please be sure to be back at the entrance gate by 3:00 P.M.

シーン：社員研修の進行説明

355. Welcome to Smart Technica's new employee orientation. I'm John Mayer from the personnel department.

356. I will explain the schedule today and distribute some materials.

357. First, we'll take a tour of the plant and Ming Woo from technical services will tell you a bit about the facilities.

358. After the tour, we'll have lunch together in the cafeteria.

359. You will then split up into groups by department and meet your supervisors.

360. Now I need you to fill out a form to receive your identification badges.

361. Hello everyone, and welcome to your first day of training at TRX Laboratory.

362. My name is Shawna Gomes and I'm the head laboratory technician here.

363. I'll give you a brief tour of our research facilities before we start your training.

364. While we tour the lab, you'll have to wear a lab coat and some safety glasses.

365. Let's get them from the supply closet now.

シーン：新システム導入の通知

366. Attention, all employees. I'm Rebecca Wang from the human resources department. I'm going to explain the new identification card.

367. You must touch the panel at the entrance with the card when you enter and leave the office. Then, your working hours will be recorded.

368. You don't need to fill out weekly timecards anymore.

369. Your card will be given to you by your supervisor after this meeting. Please make sure your name and identification number are correct.

370. The new system will start next week.

371. All employees will be required to attend a training seminar this week to become familiar with the new system.

372. I'll send a registration form for the seminar by e-mail. Please sign up for the date you wish to attend.

373. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone or e-mail.

374. Before we end the meeting, I'd like to talk about the security system that has recently been introduced.

シーン：社内プロジェクトの募集

375. Before we open for dinner, I have a quick announcement to make.

376. As you all know, we're opening a new branch in Nagoya next month.

377. We're expecting a lot of customers for the grand opening, and need to have some experienced staff from this restaurant to help with the event.

378. If you're interested in working extra hours, please talk to me after work tonight.

379. I'm happy to report that sales figures of flavored tea have been great recently.

380. We've decided to start selling it in Asia next year to maintain this growth.

381. In the meantime, we'll set up the office in Singapore as an Asian headquarters. The manager was just appointed last month from the New York office.

382. We need several employees who can transfer to the overseas branch office and help.

383. If you are interested in the position, please talk to your supervisor.

シーン：診療予約の変更依頼

384. Hello, Mr. Edwards. This is Pamela from Dr. Simon's office. I'm calling about your appointment for your teeth cleaning.

385. Your teeth cleaning is scheduled for next Thursday morning, but we have to replace some of the equipment that morning.

386. Is it possible to come in on either that afternoon or the morning after?

387. When you get this message, please call us back on 555-2459.

388. Dr. Simon was coming back from Vancouver this afternoon but his flight was delayed.

389. Is it possible to postpone it until the following week?

390. Could you give us a call to reschedule your appointment?

シーン：クレーム電話

391. Hi, my name is Rosa Yeong. I leased thirty desks for our upcoming meeting scheduled for Thursday.

392. Unfortunately, only twenty of them were delivered this morning.

393. We have to get the rest of the desks by Thursday morning at the latest, so we can prepare for the meeting.

394. I'll be leaving on a business trip on Wednesday, and I'd appreciate it if you take care of it before I leave. Thank you.

395. I'm calling about the microwave oven I ordered online from your company.

396. The microwave oven was delivered to my apartment yesterday, two weeks after I ordered it.

397. The problem is that I was charged an extra twenty dollars for overnight shipping, when it obviously wasn't shipped overnight.

398. Also, I never requested overnight shipping.

399. I'd like you to refund the extra charges.

400. Would you please call me back as soon as possible?

part 5

シーン：図書館・美術館・劇場

401. Beginning on July 21, a weekly story hour will take place every Saturday in the library's meeting room from 10 A.M. until 11 AM.

402. In order to enter the community library, members are required to present a valid membership card.

403. The outdoor cafeteria at the Hampstead Museum will be closed during the winter season.

404. The Hampstead Museum will remain open to the public while renovations are taking place.

405. The Ridgemont Museum will be closed throughout the year due to renovations.

406. The number of visitors to the exhibit is expected to rise considerably during the summer.

407. All the proceeds from the concert sponsored by Future Pop Art will go to charity.

408. Renowned actress Jane Lutz finally accepted the offer to star in All Taught.

409. A number of people who purchased tickets were also interested in booking seats at the gala night.

410. Tickets will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so if would be best to arrive no later than 10:00A.M.

411. Tickets to the performance can be reserved either by phone or e-mail.

412. Deborah Group proudly announced the opening of its fifth restaurant in Tokyo.

シーン：レストラン・買い物

413. After receiving positive reviews, the new restaurant is crowded with customers even on weekday nights.

414. Sun's Grill has five locations citywide, all of which are located in shopping malls.

415. Massimo's Gourmet Pizza is conveniently located within walking distance from Central station.

416. Massimo's Gourmet Pizza is moving from its current location in Chicago to New York.

417. Any shopper wishing to become a club member needs to contact the customer service desk.

418. It is highly recommended that customers read the privacy policy prior to registering for membership.

419. The terms and conditions of purchase clearly indicate a 30-day limit on returning defective merchandise.

420. T-Mart will gladly offer a refund for any products which a customer is not satisfied with.

421. Customers prefer to place their orders online rather than use the mail-order form.

422. Customers have to pay a service fee whether they pay by cash or by credit card.

シーン：研究・開発

423. YIC Synthetics has led the field of electronics for over 10 years.

424. Dr. Kim and Dr. Wang have known each other since they first joined YIC Synthetics.

425. Researchers at YIC Synthetics are aiming to measure the experiment's results as precisely as possible.

426. A team of scientists succeeded in developing an innovative of making plastic.

427. The research budget is divided equally among the four divisions in the laboratory.

428. Many of the newly developed residential areas have great access to local highways.

429. New construction technologies have gradually been brought into practical use after long years of testing.

430. The architect reviewed the design for the new industrial center and modified the original blueprint.

431. The project to overhaul the landmark Tripod Bridge is scheduled for completion by July 31.

432. Donovan Technology provides state-of-the-art printers and soy ink cartridges for both household and industrial printing.

433. WAC's new batteries, which were released last month, are twice as long-lasting as its previous models.

434. WAC's new mobile phone is the lightest of the three products released last month.

435. WAC's new mobile phone has received positive reviews from critics and consumers alike.

436. Tempro Tech has announced the release of a new application that will work with the most widely used local network.

437. Tempro Tech is supplying its customers with the latest model, featuring a high-capacity solar battery.

438. The auto focus function of that camera was so impressive that it attracted many users.

439. Many customers find Asaka Motors' new car designs fascinating, so next month's sales are expected to increase.

440. A representative from Asaka Motors was proactively meeting with prospective customers at the Tokyo Trade Fair.

441. Besides being stylish, TEX II, their new line of sport utility vehicles, features an ultra-lightweight body.

シーン：経営・生産管理

442. According to an analyst, employment figures have confirmed that the economy is growing at a faster rate than estimated.

443. In terms of sales levels, Kapoor Corporation and Ganesh Trading rank first and second, respectively.

444. Mr. Smith owns three appliance stores and plans to open another next year.

445. One of the two companies has been rapidly expanding its market share, and the other has shut down some factories.

446. The company's business expansion into the area may be beneficial for some but not for others.

447. As part of its overseas business expansion strategy, Nojima Trading opened a new branch in China.

448. Cai Corporation's rapid growth was the result of the advertising campaign that was conducted last quarter.

449. New car sales were down this year, showing the worst results for five years.

450. Due to unexpected declining sales, Shenzhen Electronics announced that it has postponed the construction of a new factory.

451. Despite their hard work, the sales team failed to meet the target for the second consecutive quarter.

452. Despite its recent volatility, investors are showing strong interest in the market.

453. Although the company produces some products in its own factory, it mainly relies on overseas manufacturers.

454. During the press conference, the CEO denied pulling out the company's assets from Southeast Asian markets.

455. According to news reports, Mr. Brown is considering retiring from his position as CEO because of his health.

456. The board members of Global Finance objected strongly to merging with JCC Bank.

457. Last week, Global Finance issued a statement about the merger with Lloyds Investment.

458. Our new Canadian factory is running at maximum capacity, producing over 680 units every hour.

459. The production line efficiency will be reviewed due to a number of malfunctions being reported recently.

460. After the cause of the technical problem had been found, the factory assembly line resumed its normal production.

461. The single most powerful method of reducing inventory costs is to work out the smaller scale logistics.

シーン：マーケティング・広報

462. The board of directors at Calamary Foods has a strategy meeting at least once a week.

463. Our marketing strategy is strongly influenced by the results of the customer satisfaction survey.

464. According to the questionnaire results, many customers were impressed by the automatic adjusting function of that camera.

465. Having received unfavorable customer opinions, KLS Company discontinued the production of its children's apparel.

466. The more information the maker provides, the more customers show interest.

467. Aberdeen Cosmetics has recently announced the launch of its new campaign Web site to obtain more attention from consumers.

468. In preparation for the holiday season, Texarus Toys has launched a new sales campaign.

469. The marketing plan for the new software requires a substantial amount of the budget.

シーン：人物評価・表彰

470. During his stay in Toronto, Joe Cooper visited dozens of start-up companies to interview their CEOs.

471. While in Toronto, Joe Cooper was in charge of three construction projects.

472. While a faculty member at Mumbai University, Joe Cooper studied the eating habits of turtles.

473. While working as a sales manager, Joe Cooper took approximately seven business trips a month.

474. Ms. Abbot joined the company only last August and is already doing an excellent job managing the project.

475. Dr. Maeda is not only a university professor, but also a successful businessperson.

476. What made the presentation successful was Mr. Maeda's elaborate business plan based on promising figures.

477. His article was turned down because it provided little new information about the incident.

478. Mr. Singh was promoted to supervisor, which surprised neither the office staff nor the managers.

479. With his background in marketing, Mr. Kim was assigned to be the leader on the new project.

480. This year's best employee award was given to Ms. Lee, who management believes has contributed to expanding the customer base.

481. Mr. Kim was the recipient of the best employee award for three successive years.

482. Anton Gupta will soon be commended for his 25 years' service with Tobias Einstein Foods.

483. Due to a prior engagement, Mr. Tobita will not be able to attend the company's awards banquet.

シーン：人事・採用・研修

484. Leroy Group offers many benefits in addition to a comfortable working environment.

485. Most of the employees who work at this supermarket are part-time workers.

486. STM Steel is hiring temporary employees right now in order to meet the growing demand for its products.

487. Jetprint Corporation is planning to hire 50 additional limited-term employees because of the increased demand for the production of the 3T-48 printer.

488. Tahoma Retailing is considering hiring several new employees at its Hill Crest location.

489. Basic qualifications for the sales representative position include both a marketing degree and communication skills.

490. Successful candidates for the position must have a wide range of knowledge and diverse capabilities in the financial industry.

491. Candidates for the position of product manager must be capable of assuming a wide range of responsibilities.

492. Application forms, along with an up-to-date resume, must be submitted by the end of this month.

493. Qualified applicants will be invited to an interview during the week of July 5.

494. The finalists will be notified of the date and time for their interviews via e-mail.

495. Applicants are advised to avoid leaking any information obtained while working for former employers.

496. Ms. Smith's extensive knowledge of computer technology is highly regarded, and she was hired as assistant director of the research and development division.

497. Newly hired employees will meet their respective supervisors after the initial training session.

498. New employees are required to attend an orientation within the first month of employment.

499. It is essential that our new employees have the practical training to be good sales representatives.

500. John Macpherson relocated to Vancouver last year, which had been his dream for almost a decade.

501. John Macpherson relocated to Vancouver last year, where he started his own catering business.

502. John Macpherson interviewed two candidates, both of whom turned out to be very impressive.

503. John Macpherson contacted one of the references who was a former employee of Tastes Good Catering.

504. John Macpherson asked Paul Samuels, whose latest novel won the Jeremy Award, to give a lecture at his company.

シーン：業務・規則

505. Effective March 1, the new standard will be applied to the members of the Highlands Business Club.

506. As a safety committee member, please make sure that none of the recommendations made by the safety inspector are ignored.

507. Operators should read the safety instructions carefully before operating the new machine.

508. Everyone working in the plant is required to wear a hardhat.

509. If any problem arises on the assembly line, the alarm will be activated.

510. Employees are expected to comply with the company health and safety policy at all times.

511. Should any employee experience trouble with their computers, they should contact the Technical Support Department during office hours.

512. Only authorized members are permitted to have access to the facility inside the building.

513. Several of the parking spaces need to be reserved for the company executives.

514. Drivers who park their vehicles in the prohibited area are subject to fines.

515. Marketing department members must obtain approval from their supervisors before attending the international conference.

516. A travel expense report must be submitted within two weeks of return from travel.

517. To receive reimbursement for travel expenses, appropriate receipts need to be submitted promptly.

518. The documents may not be reproduced or transferred to a third party without our written consent.

519. It is extremely important that these confidential documents be kept in a locked filing cabinet.

520. The store manager instructed store employees to report any complaints to him.

521. All the employees at Hawthorne's Catering must attend a weekly meeting every Monday unless otherwise notified.

522. The sales meeting was postponed due to low attendance because of the flight delay.

523. The product manager will notify the research team of any changes to the schedule.

524. Oscar Riley was notified of the changes in the meeting schedule at the last minute.

525. The supervisor requested that the presentation for the annual pharmaceutical convention not be longer than 60 minutes.

526. New employees interested in attending the company's function must sign up by calling Nadia Lee in the personnel office.

527. Anyone involved with the upcoming banquet should meet in the conference room at 3:00P.M.

528. Ms. Lee always travels to the headquarters in Frankfurt by herself.

529. Traveling by train to San Francisco takes approximately two hours less than traveling by car.

530. The employees are expected to submit all the required documents for their pension application in a timely manner.