M: What about the ads’ theme or style?
W: We’d like to emphasize the sun-protection function of our cosmetics.
M: Sounds good! Will we have a new slogan?
W: Definitely. The advertising agency is working on it right now. They’ll present us some proposals the day after tomorrow, oh, no… today is Friday… then… that should be on Monday.
M: Well done! Sounds like we’ll have a winner on our hands!
W: Yeah…
M: By the way, let me have the proposals as soon as the agency finishes with them.
W: No problem.
Q16. What are the two speakers mainly discussing about?
Q17. How often will the radio commercials be broadcast?
Task 2
Questions 18 to 20 are based on the following speech.
Ladies and gentlemen, let’s start our meeting. Please feel free to interrupt if you have any questions.
Over the past 3 years, our business in Asia has grown by leaps and bounds. 22% of our revenue now comes from there, compared to 9% just 3 years ago.
You’ll notice that the volume of business in this market is expected to increase by 60% over the next 5 years. Based on past performance, we would normally pick up 40% of this market. However, some of our Asian clients are already complaining about delivery times, but because of our reliance on foreign distribution firms, it is difficult to change the situation.
Therefore, I propose that we immediately set up 3 Asian distribution centers, in Beijing, Tokyo, and Seoul. We could have them operating within 6 months, and put us in a much better position to deal directly with our customers.
Ladies and gentlemen, if we don’t act on this right away, I’m afraid we’re going to lose some market share. Our main competitors already have their own Asian distribution centers, and some of our customers may turn to them if we don’t act quickly. Thank you.
Q18. What percentage of the company’s revenue comes from Asia this year?
Q19. What do Asian clients complain about?
Q20. What is this speech mainly about?
