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Dorothy Lee | [4:15] |
You're the intern in charge of booking Mr. Parker's flight to Las Vegas, right? He asked me to tell you there's been a change, and he needs to leave on June 9 and return on the 14th. | |
James Harter | [4:18] |
I haven't done it yet because I need his frequent flier number to check his points balance. I was going to ask for it earlier, but he and the other supervisors are still in a meeting. | |
Dorothy Lee | [4:20] |
I've got that information somewhere. I'm his personal assistant, so you can contact me anytime you need details like that. Let me find it. | |
Dorothy Lee | [4:24] |
It's KLJ0294SB1 | |
James Harter | [4:25] |
Got it. I'm checking now. | |
James Harter | [4:28] |
He hasn't got enough points to cover a round-trip. Should we still use them? | |
Dorothy Lee | [4:29] |
Don't bother. We can save them for a future flight. | |
James Harter | [4:30] |
OK. I'll go ahead and make the booking now. | |
Dorothy Lee | [4:30] |
Send me the confirmation by e-mail. Thanks, James. |
Question 154. Why was Mr. Harter unable to complete a task?
Question 155. At 4:29, what does Ms. Lee mean when she writes, "Don't bother"?
The Hyperbar is a Futuristic Solution to a Present-day Problem
By Gregory Diehl
KHARTOUM, Sudan—The Chinese technology firm Chaoji International has just unveiled a powerful new machine that could transform the lives of millions of people around the world. Dubbed the Hyperbar, this solar-powered computer aims to provide rural communities with access to clean water, electricity, and an Internet connection.
It works by capturing solar energy through panels on its surface and converting this into electricity using a built-in battery. The electricity is then used to power a water treatment system that can yield up to 3,000 liters of clean drinking water a day. Excess electricity can also be used to charge mobile devices. Moreover, the system provides wireless Internet access to anyone within a 750-kilometer radius.
"The Hyperbar will fulfill a few of the basic needs that many of us today take for granted," says Chaoji spokesperson Damien Lin. "Additionally, it will provide employment through jobs associated with construction and maintenance of the machines." Chaoji further envisions that business-minded individuals will be able to use the Hyperbar's Internet connection to develop new services and enhance economic activity.
The Hyperbar is currently being tested in a handful of villages in Sudan, but Chaoji plans to expand into Ethiopia and Chad before the year is out. If the trials are successful, the company can produce thousands more machines over the coming decade. Several Western firms have already expressed an interest in investing.
Question 156. What is NOT true about the Hyperbar?
Question 157. What does Chaoji International plan to do within the year?