Question 7 - 9 refer to following conversation:

W: Good morning. The main focus of today's meeting is our bus company's quarterly earnings. Overall, we're doing well, but there has been a noticeable drop in ticket sales on routes to Cooper City(77). Cooper City was once a major tourist destination, but since several museums closed in the historic district, fewer passengers choose to go there. This'll now be the third quarter in a row of a steady decline in ticket purchases, so I  think it best to reduce the number of bus trips to that location to just one a day (78). I've created an updated schedule that reflects this change. Please look it over, and let me know what you think (79).

7. What problem is the speaker discussing?

M: Good afternoon shoppers, and thank you for choosing Doyle's Market for all your food shopping needs (71). To help you prepare for the upcoming national holiday, Doyle's will be staying open later than usual this weekend- until ten P.M (72). Looking for a bargain? Check out our Web site for discount coupons for many snacks, beverages, and other products (73). Click on “ Special Deals" to find a list of weekly coupons.

W: All right, everyone. I'm pleased to let you know that the renovation of our outdoor dining patio is almost finished (83). We anticipate that the improvements will bring more customers. And regular customers are very excited about eating outside again! So, that means there'll be extra shifts for anyone who would like them (83,84).  If you're interested, you can sign up in the break room (85). Write your name in the time slots that you'll be available to work. But remember, the sign-up sheet will only be there for a few days.

M: Hello. My name is Sandeep Prakash and I'm a reporter for the Ridgedell Times (80). I'm calling because I'm writing an article about the new production your theater is putting on this weekend. I saw on your Web site that you don't allow photography during the performance, and I was wondering whether you'd be willing to make an exception- I'd really like to take some pictures of the sets and actors to publish with my article (81). lf not, I could come to one of your dress rehearsals (82). I'll be out of town tomorrow morning for a celebrity interview, but I'm free to attend a rehearsal any other time this week. Please give me a call back at 555-0152. Thanks, I look forward to hearing from you.

W: Thinking about starting your own business? The Rickson Center is here to help. Since we're government funded, all resources and services are completely free to the public (95). Our mission? To provide guidance and counsel to individuals interested in becoming small-business owners We have an extensive network of offices around the country. Recently, we've opened one here in Keene Township (96). For a list of workshops that are going to be held in Keene, go to our Web site, ricksoncenter.com. We're offering topics such as Business Plans" and "Networking Tactics." But don't hesitate!  The April eighth workshop is already filled (97), so take the opportunity to register for any of the others now.

W: Hello, this is Xinyu Wu from the Council for the Arts. I'm calling to thank you for your generous donation during our recent fundraiser (86). Also, I wanted to ask if you'd like to write something about what inspired you to donate (87 ) . We're sending out some promotional material with a schedule of our summer programs soon, and we're including a few personal stories about what art means to our members and why they think it's important to what support art. I  can stop by your office some morning this week to discuss it with you (88 ) , if you'd like . I have some meetings near your office building on Tuesday and Wednesday, so let me know if that would work.