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Fifteen courts provide enough top class tennis for the appetites of the most demanding fans. With the exception of Champions' Court, which admits booked-in-advance badgeholders only, visitors can move freely from one court to another and have access to all but the Members’ Restaurant. Such names as Winners' Gallery, the Ball and Racquet, the Seafood Bar and The Tie Break Bar (this last being really popular with younger enthusiasts) draw in the customers from the time the gates open at 1000 hours until the last match has been played around 2100.
All this movement of so many people inevitably brings its problems. An army of officials, waiters, security men etc is needed to ensure the smooth running of the festival, and, as always there are occasions when matters go wrong. Recent festivals have seen significant increases in the number of counterfeit-ticket sellers, and pickpockets have created their share of misery, as bags and wallets have gone missing. There are signs warning people, but it seems everyone can lose concentration for a few seconds – and that is all a thief needs!
The facts and figures below bear out what an immense and complex affair the festival has become:
In 1997 there were:
1,400 caterers representing 200 firms providing food and drink in over 80 outlets
330 guards and security men, controlling entrances and exits, patrolling crowds and dealing with problems like lost children, people taken ill, and other difficulties
300 court officials, including 45 umpires who cover 2 matches a day, and teams of line judges
230 drivers, there for the exclusive use of players and officials coming to and from the festival. Drivers need a clean licence and, above all, a good knowledge of the area's streets and hotels.
Many other workers, from cleaners to programme sellers, make up this well-drilled army. QUESTION 3
Situation: You have been asked to check the details of a number of office-cleaning agencies.
Task: Read the information opposite and answer the questions below in the space provided using no more than 3 words.
Complete sentences are NOT required.
ANSWERS
1 Which firm has been established the longest?
2 Which firm has no listed contracts?
3 What is the charge per sq metre with Acme Cleaners?
4 How many firms employ more men than women?
5 How many firms have more than 20% staff turnover?
6 How many banks are mentioned in the 'listed contracts’?
7 Does Spick & Span offer full window cleaning services?
8 Is Davies Hygiene fastest in dealing with complaints?
9 Which company based outside London was most recently started?
10 Which London-based company has the lowest staff turnover?
11 How many companies carry more than £1 million insurance cover?
12 Is the shortest contract available 3 months? |