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Mike Mannequin here with a KRKR news update. The Senate will vote today on a bill to bail out the nation's farmers. The bill passed the House of Representatives last week in a very close vote. The president has said he will sign the bill if it passed. Locally, work crews are still cleaning up debris from last week's flooding in the eastern part of the state. The governor has declared the flood spots a disaster area, and asked the federal government for financial help. In sports, State and Tech universities are preparing for tomorrow's annual showdown to see who takes home the Silver Cup. Kickoff is at noon, and you can hear the game right here on KRKR 550 AM. I'm Mike Mannequin in the news center. Stay tuned for traffic and weather after this word from our sponsor. TOEIC - Short talks Test 2

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Looking at our county-wide traffic map, we see that traffic is crawling along the valley freeway right now, as well as the southbound lanes of Interstate 6. Elsewhere it looks pretty good, with volumes on northbound Interstate 6 beginning to build up here, near Headport, and again here south of the city near Duwamps. A check of the KAPE real-time camera shows a smooth commute at this hour through downtown Floss. Now, switching to the eastside camera, we can see a stalled vehicle backing up traffic on State Route 7. But I see flashing lights, so help is on the scene. That's traffic at this hour, still pretty light but starting to build. I'm Ross Dinsmore for KAPE news.

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Hello, this is Tony with Community Charities. I'm calling to let you know we'll have a truck in your area on the 7th. We accept donations of clean used clothing; curtains and blinds; and blankets and bedding. We also accept small household appliances such as toasters and microwave ovens; cooking utensils; small children's toys; and books and magazines. There is a special need this winter for warm hats and gloves. If you would like to donate, please put your items in a large bag or box, and set them on your front porch or the curb in front of your house by 7 a.m. Wednesday, the 7th. Make sure the bags or boxes are marked "CC" in large letters. Our driver will leave you a donation receipt. If you have any questions, please call us at 1-888-555-5353. Thank you, and have a great day! TOEIC - Short talks Test 5

Hello Mr. and Mrs. Krawshack. My name is Sandra Doeic, and I'm calling on behalf of the National Leukemia Foundation. We desperately need your help this year in our battle to find a cure for leukemia. Your gift of $100, $200 or $300 goes directly to scientific research on this deadly disease, and is completely tax deductible. It might help save the life of a friend or family member one day. Won't you consider donating this year? We realize that times are tough, and any amount, even as small as $5, would be greatly appreciated. To make a pledge to the NLF, please call 800-555-8846 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. - that's eastern time - or visit our website at www.nlf.org. If you'd prefer to mail a contribution, you may send it to NLF, 2503 Gates Drive NW, Seattle, WA, 98178. Thank you for your time, Mr. and Mrs. Krawshack, and we hope you will be able to help. TOEIC - Short talks Test 6

This is meteorologist George Bennett in the KOPS weather center. Well, summer's over and it's time to break out the umbrellas. As you can see on this KOPS satellite image, a storm front is pushing this way from the coast, bringing heavy rain and winds tonight, followed by afternoon showers tomorrow after some morning clearing. Highs will be 60 degrees today and 65 tomorrow, while lows both days will dive into the low 40s. Looking at the five-day forecast, this high-pressure system moving in from the south will bring more rain later in the week, interspersed with periods of partial clearing. Highs toward the end of the week will inch down toward 60, with lows possibly reaching the mid-30s. As we look out

over the eastern part of the state, things look dryer there, with no rain expected and highs holding steady in the mid- to upper-70s for the next week or so.

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This is Betty Bellarussa with your 5 p.m. WARP-AM traffic report. Well, if you're on the roads listening to this, you already know that traffic is pretty much a mess everywhere. On Interstate 7, it crawls from downtown to the county line. Vehicles crossing the lake on State Route 50 are gridlocked both eastbound and westbound, and the valley freeway is stop-and-go from Mayberry through Winwood. Highway 17 is slow through the city, then clears out until Overpass Road. If that weren't bad enough, an injury accident is blocking Main Street downtown, causing a 15-minute backup for cars waiting to get onto the freeway. This has been Betty Bellarussa with your 5 p.m. WARP-AM traffic update. Our next traffic report will be at the bottom of the hour. TOEIC - Short talks Test 8

I'm Michelle Tomkins, and I have a special message from the state patrol. During the holidays, it's OK to celebrate with a little bit of good cheer. But it's not OK to get behind the wheel of a car after you've been drinking. With winter weather already making driving tough, don't make it any harder on yourself - or others - by trying to drive while you're intoxicated. If you plan to drink, arrange a designated driver before the party begins. If you notice someone who shouldn't be driving, talk them into giving you their keys. If they refuse, call 911. Remember, friends don't let friends drive drunk. Finally, if you do happen to find yourself too drunk to drive, call 555-TAXI for a special, free holiday lift. That's 555-TAXI for a free ride anywhere in the county. The state patrol wishes everyone a happy, and safe, holiday season. TOEIC - Short talks Test 9

Ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Smallville Theater for tonight's performance of "Romeo and Juliet" by the Smallville Theater Troupe. The performance will begin at 7:30, and there will be four acts with a 20-minute intermission. During intermission drinks and snacks are for sale in the lobby. We ask you at this time to kindly turn off all cell phones and pagers, and remind you that photography is not permitted during the performance. After the show, you can purchase tickets at the box office for any or all of Smallville Theater's six

upcoming presentations this season. The box office is also open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can buy tickets in person or by calling the box office at 555-8294. Thank you for coming, and enjoy the show! TOEIC - Short talks Test 10

Patricia Prentice here with WRAP-FM traffic. The commute is pretty much a mess everywhere at this hour. Highway 22 is crawling from downtown to the North Street exit. Interstate 7 is a logjam between Hillville to the county line, and State Route 10 is heavy from the city heading east into Bell Acres. We're getting a report of a two-car collision on Highway 12 just south of Kinnear Street that's blocking the left two lanes there. The only route that looks pretty good right now is Interstate 306, which is bottle-necked at the convention center but clears west of there and then is off and on into Rockway. This report is brought to you by Koala Cola, the drink that is refreshingly different. This has been Patricia Prentice for WRAP-FM. Our next Koala Cola update will be at the top of the hour. TOEIC - Short talks Test 11

Well, the bad news is that our third-quarter earnings are down 2 percent, or 50 cents a share. This is due mostly to economic factors beyond our control, particularly the gas-price increases. The good news is that our fourth-quarter earnings are projected to rise nearly 3 percent, or about 75 cents a share. That's partly because we've implemented an energy conservation program at all our plants - for instance, cutting fuel usage by 10 percent - and partly because the economy is on the rebound. Going forward, the company remains healthy, and we anticipate increased earnings for each of the first two quarters next year. Our challenge will be finding creative ways to remain well-positioned in a bear economy, and planning for flexibility to meet our goals without compromising the quality of our product. TOEIC - Short talks Test 12

That's a good question. Based on what's happened in the past, it's a bit difficult to talk about the future, because, if you had asked me this question five years ago, there's no way I would have predicted that our company could grow this much, and would have become the leading domestic brand in our industry. It still seems surreal. So, I'm hesitant to look too far forward. There are two things that I hope will happen, and that we will certainly strive like heck for. One is to make sure we don't rest on our laurels, but look for ways to constantly improve our product. The other is to compete more on the worldwide market, so that in a short

while our name is as well known in Iceland as it is in Iowa. Those, I guess, would be our two main short-term goals. Honestly, I don't think much beyond that. TOEIC - Short talks Test 13

Do you need a new dishwasher, washing machine, oven or refrigerator? Then get on over to S & L Appliance this weekend for our annual blow-out sale. For three days only - Friday, Saturday and Sunday - we have all major appliances on sale for up to 60 percent off, with zero percent financing on approved credit. You can get deals like this Coldstone Fridge for $199. No, that's not a misprint. One ninety nine. Or how about this MayBell front-load washing machine, normally $699, for only $575? Or this ZE dishwasher, normally $350, slashed during blowout weekend to $225. These are crazy prizes, folks, so get them while quantities last. And if your credit is good, you pay zero percent interest for nine months with no money down. That's right, zero percent and no money down! So hurry on in this weekend to S & L Appliance, with these three locations to serve you. We're open 8 to 6 Friday, and 9 to 8 Saturday and Sunday. See you there! TOEIC - Short talks Test 14

Good evening everyone. Welcome to the Richmond Real Estate training course. My name's Wendy Pozinka, and I'm a licensed real estate agent and personnel director for Richmond. At the end of our six-week course all of you, hopefully, will be able to pass the real estate exam and become Richmond agents. Here are some things to note before we begin our training. First, you need to hand in your blue class registration forms at the table in the front of the room. Then, go the table against the right wall to find your name tag and a packet of course information. Next, go the table in the back corner to pick up your text book. Once you have done all these things, find a seat and sit down. When everyone's ready Nathan Richmond, our company president, will say a few remarks. After that, we'll head for the conference room and tonight's first class. Okay? Are there any questions? TOEIC - Short talks Test 15

Welcome, everyone. I'm honored to be here this evening, and to be able to share with you some simple financial strategies that have worked for me, and can work just as well for you. I don't offer any magic formula to "get rich quick," and no, you won't walk out of here tonight and become millionaires tomorrow. However, if you listen carefully, study dutifully and apply the strategy I'm going to teach you, I guarantee that you can substantially increase your wealth in a

relatively short period of time. To give you a personal example, just a few years ago I was like most of you - a middle-class businessperson, doing OK but not fabulous. After I learned this wealth-building strategy, and began applying it, my net worth tripled in the space of two years, and has kept rising steadily since then. I was able to retire five years ago, and am now blessed to be able to travel the country and share with others some of the tricks I have learned. So, let's get started... TOEIC - Short talks Test 16

Hi friends. Sherry Hawkins here, owner of Hawkins Motors. Do you need a new car but feel like you can't afford one? Well come on down to Hawkins, where you can buy a new or used vehicle for just $30 down. You heard right: Not $3,000, not $300, just $30 down lets you drive off the lot in your very own vehicle. We have hundreds of new and used compacts, sedans, SUVs or pick-ups to choose from, and a variety of financing options to meet your needs even if your credit's not too hot. Still think you can't afford a car? Think again friends. Come on down to Hawkins Motors, at the intersection of Highway 5 and State Route 99. We're open 9-5 weekdays, 9-9 on Saturdays and Sundays. We'll see you soon! TOEIC - Short talks Test 17 Tomorrow's issue will be the last one for our newspaper. We all knew this day was coming, and it is a sad day. We lost almost $20 million last year, and the owners have tried to sell the paper but no one wants to buy it in this economy. I want to thank all of you, all the editors, writers, photographers, page designers, printers -- everyone who helped make this paper a city institution for the past 150 years. It's been a pleasure and an honor working with you and supervising you. As you've heard, we will continue to have an online news site with a staff of 25. This re-designed website will begin tomorrow. We hope that it will help fill the gap left by the departed print product. Meanwhile, we have one more issue to put out. Let's get to work and make it the best it can be. TOEIC - Short talks Test 18

Good morning, Thrifty shoppers. Today in our meat department, we have a great special on boneless chicken breasts for only 96 cents a pound, a savings of 40 percent. We also have flank steak on sale today only for only one-oh-nine a pound, 20 cents off the regular price. When you're done buying meat, check out our dairy section, where until Friday you can buy two gallons of Farmers' milk for only five dollars and fifty cents, and two tubs of cream-light butter for just two-fifty. Then,

why not round out your morning at our deli, where you can get a fresh, hot paninni sandwich and a bowl of minestrone soup for just five dollars! For other fantastic deals throughout the store, look for items featuring a red tag, and thank you for shopping at Thrifty. TOEIC - Short talks Test 19

Hi, Dori Madson here, host of the KORG-FM afternoon show. My dog, Spot, loves to run. The trouble is, she was always running out of our yard into the neighbors' yards. Once, she even ran into the street and nearly got hit by a car! That's when I called my friends at InvisiFence. They came right over, explained their program, and within a couple of hours had erected an invisible barrier around our yard that keeps Spot on our property just like a real fence would. Spot can now run happily around our yard, and me and my family don't have to worry about her running away. She'll go right to the edge of the yard, but won't go past it. The Invisifence process was smooth, quick, and surprisingly affordable -- much cheaper than putting a real fence around my yard would have been. If you're looking for an effective way to keep your dog on your property, call Invisifence now. They're right here in town, at 789-9876. Or, check them out on the web at invisifence.com. Take it from me, you'll be glad you did. TOEIC - Short talks Test 20

We offer three types of family plans. Our Basic plan has a $1,000 deductible. It includes six doctors' visits a year with a $25 co-pay, and covers all your diagnostic treatments -- x-rays and blood tests, things like that. But it doesn't cover vision check-ups or prescription drugs. Our Plus plan has a $1,500 deductible and gives you the same benefits as the Basic, but also covers prescription drugs and vision. Our Premium plan has a $2,000 deductible and includes all aspects of our Basic and Plus plans. The difference is that it will give you more coverage for major surgeries and life-threatening emergencies -- up to 80 percent coverage for instances that require surgery or prolonged hospital stays. If you go to our website, we have a chart comparing the plans and detailing exactly what each one offers. TOEIC - Short talks Test 21

Are drugs and alcohol ruining your life? Then listen carefully. I'm Matt O'Shay, and for years I was a slave to alcohol and drug addiction. But 17 years ago, I entered Slick-Sandel Hospital for a 10-day treatment program. After 10 days, my craving was gone, and I haven't touched a drop of alcohol or taken any

kind of illegal drug since. All it took was 10 days, and my addiction was gone, and I had my life back. If you're life is being controlled by addiction to drugs or alcohol, Slick-Sandel can help you too. Its unique, proven methods will restore the healthy, wonderful person that existed before your addiction took you prisoner. Take it from me, Matt O'Shay. I was a major league drinker. I am now a contented, relaxed, living testimonial to the complete success of Slick-Sandel's treatment. I am not a recovering alcoholic. I am a very happy EX alcoholic. Slick-Sandel saved my life, and it can save yours too. Call now: 1-800-543-3456. That's 1-800-5433456, or visit us online at slicksandel.com TOEIC - Short talks Test 22

Can I have your attention please? This is a special announcement from Mr. Brighton's office. Due to the snowstorm, several employees have had trouble getting to work. So we have adjusted today's deadline schedule as follows: The deadline for advertising copy has been pushed back from 10 o'clock to noon. The deadline for editorial copy has been moved from 2 o'clock to 5. The deadline for all advertising artwork - photos and drawings - will be 3 o'clock instead of 11. Finally, the deadline for all editorial artwork - photos, charts, and graphics - will be 4 o'clock instead of 1. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you think you will still need a deadline extension, please talk to your department manager. On behalf of Mr. Brighton and all the senior executives, we appreciate your efforts during this terrible weather. TOEIC - Short talks Test 23

Hello, this message is for Tayna Smith. Tayna, my name is Karl Klaussen with Premium Insurance Company. You had asked me to give you a quotation for your 2007 Toyaki Turbo coupe. I've processed your information, and we could insure this vehicle for $600 a year. That's $50 a month, and you have the choice of paying monthly or in advance. This price includes discounts for having a good driving record, and for also having your homeowner's insurance with us as well as your auto insurance. It includes comprehensive coverage, uninsured motorist protection, and up to $50,000 liability. We could begin coverage at the first of next month. If you have more questions I'd be happy to answer them. You can reach me at 590-095-6446 or on my cell at 342-768-0120. Thank you for considering Premium Insurance. TOEIC - Short talks Test 24

Yes, this is Guenther Van Hoffman from the Times-News advertising department returning a phone call from Gladys Johannsen. Ms. Johannsen had inquired about our advertising rates. In a nutshell, they depend on the size of the advertisement, volume and frequency. Our basic rates range from $20 for a onecolumn-by-one-inch ad to $5,000 for a full-page color ad. We offer volume discounts for multiple ads, as well as discounts for ads that run more than twice in one week or four times in a month. We have a fantastic ad-design department, and we also accept camera-ready ads, which should be submitted at least one day before publication. OK, I hope this answers your general questions. If you want more specific details, please call me back at 555-0904, ext. 654, or e-mail me at Van Hoffman - that's V-A-N H-O-double F- M-A-N dot g at Times-News dot com, and I'll be happy to give you more information. Have a good day now! TOEIC - Short talks Test 25

This is Kendra Walker with this hour's WOK AM headlines, sponsored by Fiber Bread. Our top story is the visit of President Lincoln today. The president's plane, Air Force One, is scheduled to arrive at 3 p.m. at Boring Field. President Lincoln will speak at a 6 p.m. rally at the civic center before attending a private fund-raising dinner. Also, we're keeping an eye on the approaching winter storm which is headed toward our way. Forecasters predict it will hit the city late Saturday night, bringing snow and wind gusts up to 70 mph. In sports, the Thunderbirds need a victory at New England on Sunday to reach the play-offs. Kick-off is at 1 p.m. right here on WOK 770 AM sports radio. I'm Kendra Walker, reminding you to add fiber to your diet with Fiber Bread, available at all area Green Grocer stores. TOEIC - Short talks Test 26

Hi Clancy Billups, this is Darlene Ellstad with Frugal Financial Services calling again. I got your message asking about changing our meeting time on Thursday from 5 o'clock to 3, and I'm afraid that time won't work for me. I'm tied up in a tele-conference that day until 4. Would 4 o'clock work for you? If not, I'm available Friday morning at 8 and 11, and in the afternoon at either 2 or 3:30. Otherwise, we'll have to aim for next week sometime. Monday and Wednesday afternoons work best for me, but I also have a couple of morning openings on Tuesday and Friday. Why don't you call me and let me know what works best for you? My office number is 555-3084, extension 111. If I'm not in, you can set an appointment with my secretary, Lori Crowther. Or, you could try my cell at 555-

3169. If you need to e-mail me, it's dellstad at frugal.net. I'm looking forward to meeting with you, Mr. Billups. Good bye. TOEIC - Short talks Test 27

I'm Mitch Bloomfield with this hour's top story. Hurricane Harry is moving south-southeast about 25 miles off the Florida Coast, and is predicted to strike southern Florida early this evening. Winds are forecasted to be 75- to 100-miles an hour, with ocean swells up to 10 feet high. Florida authorities have ordered residents of coastal cities to evacuate their homes for the next 24 hours, and two units of the National Guard have been dispatched to assist elderly and disabled residents. Forecasters at the national weather center have labeled Harry a level-2 hurricane, and say it might decrease to level-1 by the time it reaches land. Residents of islands in the Florida Keys have also begun evacuating in case Harry suddenly veers farther south. This is Mitch Bloomfield reporting for WROJ. The next update will be at top of the hour, or whenever news breaks on news radio WROJ, 920 a.m. TOEIC - Short talks Test 28

Good morning, rail passengers. For those of you taking the 9:45 Starlight Special to Amityville, you will need to exchange your ticket for a boarding pass before you board the train. Boarding passes are available now at the purple booth next to door 9. If you need to buy tickets, come to one of the ticket windows on the east side of the station, or use one of our automated ticket machines located throughout the lobby. Once you have your tickets, each passenger must exchange them for a boarding pass, including young children. When you have obtained your boarding pass, you are ready to access the platform. The train will board through door 9 beginning at approximately 9:15. Thank you. TOEIC - Short talks Test 29

Hey Bulldog fans, we invite you to stick around after the game for a special party under the large tent in the south parking lot. There will be barbequed hamburgers and hot dogs, as well as watermelon and beverages, and you can meet team players and coaches for autographs and pictures. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 12 and under. There will also be special $1 raffle tickets for a chance to win several great prizes. All proceeds will benefit the Children's Cancer Center. You can purchase tickets starting at halftime, either at the ticket booth by tunnel 128, or at the entrance to the tent in the south parking lot. We remind you that if you leave the stadium to get tickets, be sure and get your hand stamped for

readmittance. Fans, make your plans now for the Bulldog postgame party, and help support families of children with cancer. TOEIC - Short talks Test 30

First of all, I'm experienced. I've worked for 10 years in this industry, and for four years at this position. Second, I'm talented. I was named Employee of the Year at my first company, and have won four Employee-of-the-Month awards at my current company. I've also earned gold certification in the industry, and hope to up that to platinum next year. Third, I'm a model employee: hard-working, punctual, reliable, and adaptable. I get along well with others, meet deadlines, stay focused, and genuinely enjoy what I do. I am confident that my combination of experience, talent, determination, and intangibles make me a perfect fit for this position and a valuable addition to your company. TOEIC - Short talks Test 31

Our next contestant is a 44-year-old lawyer from Rockland, Minnesota, where he specializes in personal injury claims. He grew up in Bronze Springs, Maryland, and moved with his family to the Midwest at age 4. After completing law school at Midwest University, he married his high school sweetheart. He's the father of two boys, 12 and 9, and a 5-year-old girl. If he wins the grand prize today on our show, he says, "I'm sure going to go someplace better than Disneyland." Ladies and gentleman, please give a warm "Guess the Price" welcome to Stan Kramer! TOEIC - Short talks Test 32

Hi, this is Adam Swanson calling for Ron Jaworski. It's about 3 on Friday afternoon. Ron, I had something come up at the last-minute, so I won't be able to meet with you and Pete Schilling Monday as we had planned. I'd like to reschedule for later in the week, if that works for you and Pete. I'm available late Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, but early morning Wednesday or Friday would actually be best for me. We could still meet at Pete's office, as we planned, or I'd be able to meet somewhere else if it's more convenient for you. Sorry about the cancellation. Please call me as soon as you can after hearing this. My cell is 886-2468, or you can call my office at 351-9823 and leave a message with my secretary, Crystal Gains. Thanks, Ron. I'll talk to you soon.

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Feeling run down? Low on energy? Like you'll never make it through the day? Then it's time for you to Rev Up. One package of Rev Up contains enough vitamins and minerals to energize you for five straight hours. And the best part is, you won't come crashing down even more tired than when you started. Mix amazing Rev Up with a glass of cold water, and you'll feel energized and ready to tackle the busy day ahead of you. Rev Up contains more than 100 percent of the vital nutrients your body needs to help you think clearly and perform at maximum efficiency. Rev Up comes in three great flavors -- grape, lime and cherry -- and is available at supermarkets throughout the Tri-County area. When you're down, Rev it Up, with Rev Up. TOEIC - Short talks Test 34 Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your attention please. We regret to inform you that a thunderstorm in Chicago has delayed several flights. Bluebird Airlines Flight 963 to Brussels, scheduled for departure at 10:30 from gate C-7, is now scheduled to depart at 11:45 from gate C-4. Concord Airlines Flight 226 to Hong Kong, scheduled for departure at 11:30 from gate N-8, is now scheduled to depart at 2 o'clock. In addition, all flights arriving on Midwestern Airlines have been delayed one hour. Flights arriving on Jet Green Air have been delayed intermittently. Please check the arrivals and departure boards, located on the concourses of each main terminal, for more specific information and updates on individual flights. For passengers who will miss connecting flights, please go to the customer service desk of your respective airlines for assistance. We are sorry for the inconvenience. TOEIC - Short talks Test 35

(whirring blades in background) Hello. This is Miguel Lopez with WOMB "Eagle Eye" traffic. Rush hour is in full swing all over the valley, and volumes are heavy on all major thoroughfares. Traffic is gridlocked on Interstate 11 from Maple Street clear to Valley Market Center, where it finally begins to thin out. Interstate 305 isn't much better; pretty much bumper-to-bumper through the sixmile stretch from Belleville to Redland. The only blocking slowdown at this hour is on State Route 10, where a car in the left lane has apparently run out of gas near the Mountain View exit. There is a tow truck on the way to the scene to help out, and we can see some people trying to push the car onto the left shoulder. The only other major bottleneck at this hour is on Westmont Avenue, where the right lane is closed for a couple of miles due to ongoing road improvements. It's better to take

Eastlake Way instead. I'm Miguel Lopez for "Eagle Eye" traffic. Now back to you in the studio, Dave. TOEIC - Short talks Test 36

Hi, this is Mindy Rollins with your 4 p.m. front-seat traffic update. A couple of problems to report at this hour. A two-car collision is blocking the right lane of Interstate 12 near the Broad Street on-ramp, and traffic there is backed up for about two miles. On Highway 33, a milk truck has overturned near the junction of Holden Road, which has created a parking lot while work crews clear debris from the roadway. Other roads look normal for this time. Interstate 14 slows coming into Millburg, but picks up again near Smithport, and State Route 7 is slow off-and-on from the downtown S-curves through Lake McDonald. If you need to cross the lake right now, both roadways look pretty good, but Interstate 80 is a little bit better bet than State Route 320, where volumes are beginning to build on the west side. This is Mindy Rollins with front-seat traffic. TOEIC - Short talks Test 37

Tricia Cohen here with Tri-County weather. Well, we're starting the week with some fog, but that will burn off by late morning, revealing sunny afternoon skies and a high of close to 65 degrees. Tomorrow will be partly sunny, with a high of about 60, but increasing clouds Tuesday night will bring rain and colder weather later in the week. The chance of rain is 60 percent on Wednesday, increasing to 75 percent Thursday and 90 percent Friday, with highs those days in the mid-50s and lows dropping into the low 40s. It should clear a little by the weekend, with the rain chance falling to 40 percent on Saturday and 20 percent Sunday. Look for partially sunny skies and highs returning to the mid-60s. I'm Tricia Cohen with KRCK Tri-County weather. Stay tuned to KRCK for more classic rock music following a real-time traffic update. TOEIC - Short talks Test 38

Ladies and gentlemen, this is co-pilot Catherine Bates from the cockpit. We're ready to taxi out, but we've been told by the control tower that there's a problem with one of our flaps, so we're going to be delayed a little bit. Mechanics are aboard, and they're examining the situation, so we hope we'll be able to get underway again in just a few minutes. Meanwhile, we've activated the video screens on the seatbacks in front of you, so you can watch movies or enjoy music, and we'll send attendants through the aisles in just a moment with complimentary drinks. On behalf of captain Ronald Sims I apologize for the inconvenience, and

once we get this sorted out we anticipate a smooth flight. Thank you for your patience.

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All right, here's some water and bread to get you started. My name's Jenny, and let me start by telling you about our specials this evening. For seafood, we have fresh Dungeness crab for $12.99, and lobster Newton with stuffed prawns for $17.99. Our other specials are T-bone steak with mashed potatoes and gravy, for just $11.99, and prime rib with spinach fettuccini for only $13.99. In addition, spicy chicken wing and cheese bread appetizers are 20 percent off, and we have a happy-hour drink special until 6 o'clock, with all regular cocktails 30 percent off, and two-for-one specials on all margarita drinks. Please take your time looking over the menu, and I'll be back to take your order as soon as you're ready. Are there any questions I can answer, or anything else I can get for you right now? TOEIC - Short talks Test 40

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Building, home of the city's largest newspaper. OK, now we're leaving downtown and headed for the University District, to check out some historic architecture at the state's most prestigious institute of higher education. After that, we'll have lunch at 12 o'clock at the historic Rose Inn, prior to our afternoon cruise on the lake. TOEIC - Short talks Test 42

Hi, it's good to meet you all. My name's Joe Coleman, and I'll be working in accounting. I grew up in San Diego, and I have a BA in political science from Malibu University. Before coming here to Martz Brothers, I worked six years as an accountant at Marshall & Boyer in Salt Lake City, and for three years as comptroller at the Sexson Company in San Francisco. I've been married for five years now, and we have two kids, ages one and three. My wife, Sarah, worked many years for Lehman and Sons before taking time off to have children. Now she's trying to launch a small public relations company while also being a full-time housewife. For my hobbies, I like reading, swimming, watching movies, and I love football. In fact, I used to play at Malibu.

TOEIC - Short talks Test 43 It's my great pleasure to be standing before you today. This is something that 20 years ago I never imagined I'd be doing. I came from a poor family, and when I finished high school I didn't think I'd be able to go to college. But I kept applying to universities, and finally, I found one -- Carver University -- that offered me a scholarship. This changed my life. Without that experience, there is no way I'd have ever gotten a job at the Cornerstone Company, let alone be standing here as company president. Now it's overwhelming to be back at Carver, looking at the faces of so many eager men and women who are anxious to get out there and make a difference. My message to you is: never give up. Ever. Dreams can come true. I'm living proof. TOEIC - Short talks Test 44 This is Tony Malloy with a valley weather update. Well, you can put away your umbrellas for a while and break out the suntan lotion! The rain we've been experiencing the past week will stop this morning, and we're expecting afternoon clearing with partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid- 70s. Looking at the five-day forecast, this high-pressure front moving in from the east this morning will drive

out rain clouds, and the rest of the week looks to be sunny and clear, with highs in the low- to mid-70s and lows dipping into the upper 40s. Chance of rain is 40 percent today but drops to 10 percent by Friday. As you can see, there's a lowpressure front headed our way from the north which is expected to reach us by the weekend, and may bring some more clouds and a chance of rain. But for now, get out and enjoy the sunshine! TOEIC - Short talks Test 45

I'm Denise Dinger with KPUT weather. The soggy week we've been having in the valley promises to get dryer soon. Today we're looking at morning showers with afternoon sun breaks and a high of 55. Tomorrow morning will be partly cloudy, with increasing clearing in the afternoon and a high of 60. Friday looks to be sunny and clear with a high of 70, and that weather should carry over into the weekend. Saturday will be mostly sunny with highs near 70, and Sunday should be sunny and clear with highs soaring to nearly 80 degrees. For KPUT, this is Denise Dinger with valley weather.