1. (A) They’re looking very bored.(B) They’re standing in the airport.(C) The woman is carrying rags.(D) The plane is by the window.
2. (A) They’re disembarking the plane.(B) They’re waiting for the rain.(C) They’re weighing the crane.(D) They’re getting off the train.
3. (A) The doctor is listening to the patient.(B) The doctor is sitting behind the deck.(C) The doctor is cooking for the patient.(D) The doctor is drinking.
4. (A) The man is sitting with his broom.(B) There is a stone on the nightstand.(C) He’s sitting at the end of the bed.(D) There is a bug on the floor.
5. (A) They’re needing more paper.(B) They’re reviewing documents.(C) They’re looking at pepper.(D) They’re walking around the table.
6. (A) There are three pillows on each bed.(B) There is a scrape along the wall.(C) There is a cat on the table.(D) There is a pitcher hanging over the
beds.
7. (A) There are hairs on the table.(B) The bread is next to the dates.(C) There are books on the shelf.(D) There is a shell behind the table.
8. (A) There is a shopping cart in front ofthe store.
(B) They’re yawning by the window.(C) The floors are made of glass.(D) The car is parked by a bench.
9. (A) A fire is burning in the cove.(B) The pot is cooking on the stove.(C) There is a cucumber and some ice on
the cutting board.(D) The cord is on the counter.
10. (A) There’s a number four over thewindow.
(B) The plane is ready to leave.(C) There is a bag next to one of the
doors.(D) The rain is underground.
Exercise 3: Prepositions (pages 35–40)
11. (A) The man is holding his luggagebehind him.
(B) There is a clock at the bottom of theboard.
(C) The sign is behind the windows.(D) The people are standing over the
board.
12. (A) The group is walking toward thedoor.
(B) The passengers are on the platform.(C) The woman in white is behind the
others.(D) The train is away from the station.
13. (A) The doctor is sitting behind thepatient.
(B) The pen is next to the doctor’s hand.(C) The doctor’s hand is resting beside
the folder.(D) The telephone is between the doctor
and the patient.
14. (A) The pillows are next to the bed.(B) The lamp is between the clock and
the phone.(C) The computer is in front of the man.(D) The man is sitting across the room
from the bed.
15. (A) The chairs are on the table.(B) The notebook is under the coffee
cup.(C) The document is in the woman’s
hand.(D) The woman is behind the man.
16. (A) The lamps are next to the beds.(B) The table is behind the chair.(C) The ashtray is on the mat.(D) The nightstand is between the beds.C
17. (A) The flowers are in the vase.(B) The cups are under the saucers.(C) The teapot is behind the cups.(D) The plate of bread is in front of the
cup.
18. (A) The trees are behind the stores.(B) The bench is in front of the car.(C) There are windows above the doors.(D) There are trees along the middle of
the street.
19. (A) The cutting board is next to thestove.
(B) The pot is behind the stove.(C) The knife is on top of the cucumber.(D) The cucumber is behind the pepper.
20. (A) The flag is over the door.(B) The sign is under the window.(C) The lights are hanging next to the
platform.(D) The train is next to the platform.
Exercise 4: Inaccurate Description (pages 35–40)
21. (A) There are five men looking at theinformation board.
(B) They’re looking for information.(C) A man is opening his suitcases.(D) The floor looks very dirty.
22. (A) The station is at the end of the street.(B) The passengers are in first class.(C) The conductor is at the front of the
train.(D) The commuters are leaving the train.
23. (A) The doctor is resting his elbow onthe arm of the chair.
(B) The doctor is cleaning his glasses.(C) The patient is facing the doctor.(D) The patient is holding a pair of
eyeglasses.
24. (A) He’s sleeping on the bed.(B) He’s typing on the computer.(C) He’s wearing a watch.(D) He’s turning on the lamp.
25. (A) The woman is wearing glasses.(B) The man took off his tie.(C) They’re reading a book.(D) They’re typing a document.
26. (A) There is a picture of a landscape onthe nightstand.
(B) There are three lamps in the room.(C) The mat is on the floor.(D) The beds are in a corner of the room.
27. (A) The picture is hanging on the wall.(B) The books are standing on the shelf.(C) Two people are drinking tea.(D) Someone is reading a book.
28. (A) The car is parked in a lot.(B) The bench is facing the street.(C) The trees are in the park.(D) The buildings are two stories high.
29. (A) The pepper has been sliced.(B) The cover is off the pot.(C) The stove has been turned on.(D) The counter is made of wood.
30. (A) The windows are closed.(B) The train is dark.(C) There are flags all over the station.(D) There is a person standing in the
door.
Exercise 5: Different Context (pages 35–40)
31. (A) They’re waiting to check their bags.(B) They’re going to sign the checks.(C) They’re reading the information on
the board.(D) They’re looking for water glasses.
32. (A) One woman is wearing a white coat.(B) They’re training to be conductors.(C) The platform is coated with ice.(D) The woman handed her bag to the
conductor.
33. (A) The doctor has a pen in his hand.(B) The doctor is handing the
stethoscope to the patient.(C) The doctor is drinking from water
glasses.(D) The doctor put the ducks in the pen.
34. (A) He’s checking in to the hotel.(B) He’s watching TV.(C) He’s at the hotel for the first time.(D) He’s checking the time.
35. (A) The man is tying his shoes.(B) The woman is pointing at the paper.(C) The woman has a point on her
(C) They’re going to light a fire to warmthe room.
(D) There are spreads on both of thebeds.
37. (A) He always chairs the meeting.(B) She usually books a table at this café.(C) The table is between two chairs.(D) They dished out enough food for
two.
38. (A) Palm trees line the street.(B) They are building a new road.(C) The park is filled with trees.(D) A line of people stands outside the
store.
39. (A) The cook handles the pot.(B) The pot has two handles.(C) The cook was fired from her job.(D) The knife has a long handle.
40. (A) The passengers are flagging downthe train.
(B) They are signing their train tickets.(C) He is signing his name.(D) The flag is between the window and
the door.
PART 2: QUESTION-RESPONSE
Exercise 1: Who (page 43)
1. Who was the last one off the bus?(A) The last bus leaves at 7:30.(B) The driver was the last.(C) No, there were two of them.
2. Who will take charge of the project?(A) I’ll pay cash.(B) They won’t take more than
necessary.(C) She wants to manage it.
3. Who didn’t finish their dinner?(A) I didn’t.(B) I prefer it unfinished.(C) I’ll do it next week.
4. Who won the tournament last year?(A) I don’t want any more this year.(B) Our team, of course.(C) One or two of them came.
5. Who’s calling, please?(A) This is Ms. Garcia.(B) The telephone is broken.(C) She called the police.
6. Who designed your office?(A) The same firm that designed my
house did it.(B) No one ate in the office.(C) He offered me the sign.
7. Who are you waiting to see?(A) My name is Samuel.(B) The waiter is French.(C) The manager, if he is available.
8. Have you invited anyone that I know?(A) You’ve met everyone on the list.(B) I don’t know that you did.(C) We did it without you.
9. Who organized the expedition to theSouth Pole?(A) My relatives go south every winter.(B) The flight service expedited the
shipment.(C) Members of the Explorers Club
organized it.
10. Who delivered the opening address?(A) The dry cleaners.(B) The featured speaker.(C) The men with the truck.
Exercise 2: What (page 44)
1. What kind of car do you want?(A) Not the one that looks like a taxi.(B) We’ll eat in the last car.(C) She’s very kind.
2. What agency did you get these tickets from?(A) The place where we always do
business.(B) The agent with the mustache.(C) I don’t like the theater.
3. What were the effects of the salaryincrease?(A) There was not enough celery.(B) If you eat it raw, it’s not harmful.(C) Not increased productivity, as you
would expect.
4. What is she going to do now?(A) She went home already.(B) She’ll take a vacation.(C) He’s going anyway.C
5. What did you do to deserve this?(A) You chill it first.(B) Just my luck, I suppose.(C) I didn’t get to serve.
6. What is my total hotel bill?(A) Two hundred and fifty dollars,
including tax.(B) About 17 floors counting the ground
floor.(C) Seven nights.
7. What was the budget director before you like?(A) I didn’t see it, but I heard it
wasn’t bad.(B) I couldn’t move either.(C) Evidently a stubborn person.
8. What made you two want to share an office?(A) We’re both working on the same
project.(B) We usually make tea but sometimes
coffee.(C) We used glue.
9. What solution do you expect thepresident will adopt?(A) A son, most likely.(B) For her health she should make
it pure.(C) The most politically expedient one.
10. What caused the problem?(A) My assistant always does.(B) There was a mistake in the figures.(C) The printer is brand new.
Exercise 3: When (page 45)
1. When did she decide to use a consultant?(A) It was in her budget from the
beginning.(B) From her first day of college.(C) The embassy suggested she try the
consulate.
2. When will you come home?(A) Before dinner.(B) When he wants to.(C) About 1980.
3. When are we expected to be there?(A) For about a week.(B) They should arrive any day.(C) Not later than 6:00.
4. When did you first feel sick?(A) It became thick when I added flour.(B) That wasn’t the first time.(C) In the middle of the night.
5. When will they finish work on thebridge?(A) The river floods every spring.(B) They hope to complete it next year.(C) The Finnish workers arrive next
month.
6. When is her next insurance payment due?(A) When she does it next.(B) In two more months.(C) Whenever she can.
7. When do you think prices will comedown?(A) There are always sales after the
holidays.(B) She’ll get tired and come down.(C) I never think about the weather.
8. When will you let your new assistanttravel?(A) As soon as he’s familiar with the
product.(B) I’m afraid the airlines will lose it.(C) When I’ve finished packing.
9. When did you begin wearing glasses?(A) When I get thirsty.(B) About three months ago.(C) Whenever it’s raining.
10. When are you available?(A) Any day but Friday.(B) The doctor thinks tomorrow.(C) A week ago Thursday.
Exercise 4: Where (page 46)
1. Where did you learn to draw?(A) On the river.(B) At almost any restaurant.(C) At art school.
2. Where would you recommend we eat?(A) Sit anywhere. The seats aren’t
reserved.(B) What kind of food do you like?(C) This time of year you should fly
3. Where will we be this time next year?(A) We’ll be home, as usual.(B) She’s going to Europe.(C) I celebrate New Year’s at home.
4. Where could I find a pair of shoes likeyours?(A) My sister has some just like mine.(B) I got them on 63rd Street.(C) I like them, too.
5. Where is there an all-night drugstore?(A) Near the stadium.(B) This city isn’t large enough for me.(C) Put the rug in the bedroom.
6. Where can I get a parking permit?(A) Apply at the human resources office.(B) At Central Park. Bring your
own ball.(C) This road will take you right to the
entrance.
7. Where do I go to get rubber stamps?(A) The forests of Sri Lanka are one
place.(B) The post office is around the corner.(C) Fill out a request. I’ll get one for you.
8. Where are the accountants’ reports?(A) They’re in those folders.(B) Down at the loading docks.(C) I put them in the refrigerator.
9. Where do we go from here?(A) We know this place quite well.(B) She’s going overseas.(C) Turn left and go straight two blocks.
10. Where is the person with the key?(A) I think it’s for this door.(B) She left it downtown.(C) He’ll be back after lunch.
Exercise 5: Why (page 47)
1. Why don’t you read your mail first?(A) I don’t have any stamps.(B) I always save my letters for last.(C) I have to write it first.
2. Why would you invest all your assets inone piece of property?(A) There’s virtually no risk.(B) All three of us land there.(C) I like to spread my money around.
3. Why are you driving rather than flying?(A) I don’t know how to drive.(B) There’ll be four of us to share
expenses.(C) I prefer flying.
4. Why do you think he didn’t support this plan?(A) He’s not very strong.(B) He prefers his own ideas.(C) I suppose he was late.
5. Why were only three of you present atthe meeting?(A) The president was very thankful.(B) I thought their presents were
sufficient.(C) The others were out of town.
6. Why does this fish taste spoiled?(A) The freezer must be broken again.(B) The chef is very experienced.(C) Fish scales just seem oily.
7. Why are you always the last one to leave?(A) No one else would do it.(B) I’m slow in my work.(C) It’s quieter at the end of the street.
8. Why has there been no action on thisreport?(A) We don’t want to get it dirty.(B) It’s a casual game.(C) We need your advice first.
9. Why haven’t you tried to get in touchwith her?(A) I didn’t have enough rope.(B) She has an unlisted number.(C) It feels very heavy.
10. Why were you late every day this week?(A) I had to take my children to school.(B) This food is good and cheap.(C) The weekly rate has been increased.
Exercise 6: How (page 48)
1. How far away is the resort?(A) It’s very pretty there.(B) It’s about 30 miles from here.(C) It was a wonderful vacation.
2. How did he react to the announcement?(A) He became very angry.(B) They announced it last week.(C) He’s not a very good actor.
3. How much time will it take to completethe project?(A) I haven’t finished it yet.(B) I don’t enjoy competition.(C) I estimate six months.
4. How often does the copier break down?(A) The mechanic can fix your brakes.(B) Make as many copies as you need.(C) It stops at least once a week.
5. How many waiters should we schedulefor the banquet?(A) We’ll need 25.(B) They shouldn’t have to wait long.(C) I have to go to the bank.
6. How soon will these shirts be ready?(A) They don’t fit you well.(B) You can pick them up next Tuesday.(C) These are very dirty.
7. How heavy is the package?(A) It doesn’t have enough postage.(B) It arrived this morning.(C) It weighs too much for one person
to lift.
8. How did you find the error?(A) I had our accountant go over
everything.(B) I found it in the closet.(C) The airline is very small.
9. How high is the building?(A) It has very nice offices.(B) It’s on Main Street.(C) It’s 18 stories tall.
10. How long did you have to wait?(A) It began to rain.(B) The train was two hours late.(C) The length is three feet.
Exercise 7: Auxiliaries (page 49)
1. Will you be visiting the central office forthe first time?(A) No, I was born there.(B) I’ve been all over the world.(C) I was there last year.
2. Isn’t he known as the inventor of theautomatic door opener?(A) It’s windy. Please shut it.(B) No, he was the manufacturer.(C) Yes, they’re number one in can
3. The director wants to see you. (A) I wonder why.(B) I want to sit with you.(C) I can’t see either.
4. We need to open a window.(A) Sorry, we’re closed.(B) Yes, it’s quite warm.(C) It’s your gift.
5. Sales are low this month. (A) That’s normal for January.(B) It’s always slow at lunch hour. (C) Yes, this pillow is on sale.
6. You have a call on line 1.(A) I forgot to call you back.(B) Actually, it’s two o’clock.(C) Take a message for me.
7. I’ll e-mail you if there’s a change.(A) I’d rather hear from you by phone.(B) The clothes you have on are fine.(C) You’ll need my postal codes.
8. It’s almost time to close.(A) We’re staying open late tonight.(B) It took almost five minutes.(C) It’s the first time I wore these clothes.
9. James isn’t expecting you today. (A) I ordered them yesterday. (B) I’ll tell her you’re here. (C) Oh, he didn’t get my message.
10. The concert is next Tuesday. (A) Thursday isn’t a good day for me.(B) The consultant is here now.(C) I hope the tickets are free.
STRATEGY PRACTICE (PAGE 52)
1. Is somebody coming to fix the photocopymachine soon? (A) Yes, the machine is in that room.(B) Yes, a repairperson will be here this
morning.(C) Yes, your copies are ready.
2. Where is the nearest post office?(A) Two blocks south of here.(B) My office is nearby.(C) The price of stamps keeps going up.
3. How long do you expect the meeting tolast?(A) You’re reading very fast.(B) It was the last meeting of the year.(C) No more than two hours.
4. Who gave you permission to leave early?(A) Leave it on my desk.(B) We all left early.(C) My supervisor did.
5. What will we discuss at the staff meeting?(A) We’ll talk about next year’s budget.(B) We were disgusted with seating.(C) We will all be at the meeting.
6. I’ll call you tomorrow afternoon.(A) They’ll all be here soon.(B) Great. I look forward to talking to
you.(C) There’s a phone on my desk in the
next room.
7. When did you get your universitydegree?(A) I was in the city last week.(B) I graduated two years ago.(C) I agree with you completely.
8. How many copies of the brochure didyou request?(A) I asked them to send me one
hundred.(B) I think it’s time for a rest.(C) The brochure looks really great.
9. Where did you put that document?(A) Sign it on the last page.(B) That’s exactly what I meant.(C) On your desk.
10. Why didn’t they sign the contract?(A) The sign is over the door.(B) They didn’t agree with all of the
terms.(C) We’ve been in contact.
PART 3: CONVERSATIONS
Who (page 55)
Questions 1 and 2 refer to the followingconversation.
Man This column doesn’t make anysense. It shows a loss.
Woman We included last year’s figures.Man No wonder. Take them out and
add it up again.Woman OK, if you insist. But we have
to finish this work soon. I planto mail it off to the client thisafternoon.
Questions 9 and 10 refer to the followingconversation.
Woman My assistant reserved myticket last week.
Man I’m sorry, ma’am. We don’thave you confirmed on thisflight, and it’s completelybooked.
Woman What can I do? I need to be inNew York today. People areflying in from Paris andLondon to meet me there thisafternoon.
Man Let me see what I can do. OK, Ican get you on a nine o’clockflight to Chicago, then you canget another one out of therethat would have you in NewYork by 3:30. Will that work foryou?
Why (page 63)
Questions 1 and 2 refer to the followingconversation.
Woman I’m so sorry I’m late. I forgot toset my alarm and overslept.
Man You had better buy a digitalclock. Then you wouldn’t haveto remember to set it everyday.
Woman Maybe I’ll try that. I hope themeeting hasn’t started yetbecause I really needed to beon time for that. I am the firstpresenter, after all.
Man You’re in luck. They’re stillserving the coffee and donuts.You’ll just have time to get setup for your presentation.
Questions 3 and 4 refer to the followingconversation.
Woman They think we mismanagedthe EURAN account.
Man I guess we should start lookingfor other jobs.
Woman Yes, and I don’t think we canexpect a generous severancepackage either. This is not agood situation. Why don’t wetreat ourselves to a nice lunchand talk it over?
Man I’d better not do that thisafternoon. I have to stickaround the office because I’mexpecting an important call.Let’s do it tomorrow.
Questions 5 and 6 refer to the followingconversation.
Woman Joe’s good fortune has madehim extremely happy.
Man Imagine being promoted bythe company at his age. But hedeserves it.
Woman He does. Do you know ifthere’s going to be some sort ofcelebration?
Man Yes, there’s a dinner plannedfor next week. In fact, I’m incharge of informing everyoneabout it. I guess I’d better startsending out e-mail now.
Questions 7 and 8 refer to the followingconversation.
Woman It’s just my luck that the doctorhas an emergency on theafternoon of my appointment.Well, it’s just for my annualphysical. Can I reschedule?
Man Of course. Let’s see . . . I couldgive you an appointment onFriday of next week.
Woman Next week isn’t good. I’ll beout of town all week onbusiness. How about thefollowing week?
Questions 9 and 10 refer to the followingconversation.
Man This is the last time I’m tellingyou. Turn that radio off orleave.
Woman Why don’t you leave and goread someplace else?
Man Because I need to use thereference books in this library.A library isn’t a party place,anyway. You’re supposed to bequiet in here. Why don’t youtake your radio and go outsideto listen to it? That would bean easy solution.
Woman I don’t want to go out there.It’s raining out.C
Questions 1 and 2 refer to the followingconversation.
Man There are only 150 peoplesigned up for the annualseminar so far.
Woman There’s still another week togo. I expect about half thatnumber more to sign up beforeFriday, so we should makesure we have room for at least225.
Man Oh, there’s room for 300. I wasworried that the space mightbe too large.
Woman I don’t think we’ll need toworry about that. A lot ofpeople sign up during themonth right before theseminar, but there’s always alarge number that wait untilthe last week.
Questions 3 and 4 refer to the followingconversation.
Man Most people take the shuttle tothe airport, or else a taxi, but Irecommend the subway. Itgoes directly there, and it’scheaper, too.
Woman Thanks, I’ll do that. By theway, do you know how longthe trip takes?
Man It’s very fast. You’ll be there inno more than 25 minutes.
Woman Fantastic. Much better than ataxi. With the traffic at thistime of day, a taxi ride couldtake an hour or more.
Questions 5 and 6 refer to the followingconversation.
Woman I understand that you’ve neverused this kind of computerbefore, but that button by thescreen is not the “on” button.It’s not that thing on thekeyboard either. It’s this switchhere on the back.
Man Oh, I see. It’s here by theelectrical plug. Hmmm . . .maybe I should sign up forcomputer classes.
Woman That would be a good idea.They have them at the localcommunity college, and I thinkthey’re free.
Man Actually, I already checked,and there is a charge but it isn’tmuch. You pay $200 for a six-week course.
Questions 7 and 8 refer to the followingconversation.
Man You don’t have to call arepairperson. This copier iseasy to fix. All you have to dois lift the cover, like this, andremove the crumpled paper,like this.
Woman Oh, so that’s how it’s done. I’llknow next time. Now I canstop calling the repair serviceso often. It gets expensive.
Man It sure does. Does the copierbreak down often?
Woman At least twice a week. I knowwe had a lot of problems withit last month.
Questions 9 and 10 refer to the followingconversation.
Man What happened to you? Wereyou in an automobile accident?
Woman No, I broke my leg skiingduring my vacation.
Man That makes me glad I spent theholiday doing safer things likeswimming, diving, andplaying tennis. Did you missmany days of work because ofyour leg?
Woman Yes, I was out for three weeks.Actually, today was my firstday back.
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the followingconversation.
Woman My friend recommended thisstore. She said you have nicebusiness suits.
Man Yes, we have a wide variety. Isthis suit for you?
Woman No, I’m looking for somethingfor my husband. He wears asize forty-two long, and I thinkhe looks better in black.
Man We have black suits in severalstyles. And we just got in ourlatest spring suits, which areperfect for this weather.
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the followingconversation.
Man He played beautifully the lasttime we saw him.
Woman Yes, I’ve never heard suchwonderful piano music. So, ahundred dollars apiece isn’ttoo much to pay to hear himagain, is it?
Man No, you’re right. But I’ll askmy boss if he can get us adiscount. He and his wife aremembers of the SymphonyClub.
Woman Ask if he can get four tickets.I’d like to invite my cousin andsister to hear him play, too.
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the followingconversation.
Man Could you cash this check forme?
Woman I can if you have an account atthis bank.
Man I just opened one last week.This is my account number.But it’s at another branch.Does that matter?
Woman No. As long as you haveenough money in your accountto cover the amount of thecheck, I can cash it for you.
Questions 10 through 12 refer to the followingconversation.
Woman Good evening. Here is a menu.May I bring you something todrink?
Man Not right now, thank you. Isthere fish on the menu? Myfriend said the fish here is verygood.
Woman Yes, see, it’s right here. Irecommend the grilled salmon.It’s the chef’s specialty. Itcomes with rice and a choice ofsautéed vegetables or a salad.
Man That sounds very good. I’llhave that with the salad, andI’ll have a cup of coffee later.
Questions 13 through 15 refer to the followingconversation.
Man We’ve been waiting forever forthis play to start.
Woman Not that long. We got here at7:15 and it’s just 7:30 now.
Man So, why don’t the actors comeout on stage and get this thingstarted? I don’t want to missmy train home.
Woman Calm down. I’m sure they’ll beout in a minute. And we don’thave to leave here until 10:30in order to get the train at11:00.
Questions 16 through 18 refer to the followingconversation.
Woman They’ve really given us a busyschedule with this tour. Westart with a day at the artmuseum on Monday. . . .
Man Then we go to the shoppingcenter on Tuesday, right? Ireally want to go shopping.
Woman Actually, it looks likeshopping’s on Saturday.Tuesday is the historymuseum, and Wednesday’s thenational park.
Man After all that, I’ll be too tiredby the weekend to shop. Thenwe’re going home next Sunday,aren’t we?
Questions 19 through 21 refer to the followingconversation.
Man Excuse me. Where can I findbooks about nature?
Woman Books about nature in generalare by the front door, togetherwith the science books. Booksabout animals are in thatcorner there, behind the table,and books about plants andflowers are on the shelvesbelow the window.
Man Thanks. I’m looking for booksabout plants. I need them for aproject for a class I’m taking.How long can I take the bookshome for?
Woman All books are loaned out forthree weeks and can berenewed for another threeweeks.
Questions 22 through 24 refer to the followingconversation.
Man I had to return from the beachearly, so I only got to spend aweek there.
Woman Really? I know you werelooking forward to the wholefamily going away together.
Man Yes, but there was anemergency at work. Theyneeded me to solve a problem.
Woman That’s not nice. Couldn’t theyhave asked someone else? Youonly get one vacation a year,after all.
Questions 25 through 27 refer to the followingconversation.
Woman This is the third time you’vebeen late for work this month.
Man I’m sorry. I left home on time,but traffic was really heavythis morning.
Woman You should start taking thebus, or better, the subway.You’re always late when youdrive.
Man I won’t take the subway sincethat big accident last month,and buses get stuck in traffic,too, you know.
Questions 28 through 30 refer to the followingconversation.
Woman How can I get in touch withyou? By cell phone?
Man I don’t always have my cellphone with me. And I’m oftenaway from the office phone.
Woman All right. I’ll send you an e-mail before Tuesday to letyou know about the meetingschedule.
Man Great. I’ll be sure to see it. Icheck my messages at leastfour times a day.
PART 4: TALKS
Business Announcements (page 74)
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the followingannouncement.
We are looking for experiencedprofessionals to join our expanding ComputerSystems Consulting Department in the areasof accounting, organizational and managerialsystems, development, automation, andimplementation. Professional accountants areespecially needed at this time. If you havethree to five years of accounting experiencewith a working knowledge of commonaccounting, word processing, and databasesoftware programs, please contact us.Professionals with two or more years ofmanagerial experience in a corporate settingare also encouraged to apply for availablepositions. Compensation is commensuratewith experience. All interested persons shouldsend a résumé and three letters of referencebefore June 1st to Ms. Virginia Lopez,Department of Human Resources, CompsysIncorporated, 1300 Cutter Boulevard, MountHolly. We will contact selected applicants forinterviews before the end of June.
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the followingannouncement.
Comsat Laboratories has an immediateopening for innovative electrical engineerswith communications and hardware designexperience. The position requires a B.S. or anM.S. degree with a minimum of five yearsexperience in high-speed logic design. We area cutting-edge firm in the field of
communications and are looking forindependent and creative professionals whoare willing to put in long hours to get the jobdone. If this description fits you, then we wantto meet you. Please send your résumé,including salary history and requirements, to Comsat Laboratories. Closing date isSeptember 10th.
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the followingannouncement.
Arden Incorporated is offering qualifiedapplicants the opportunity to work and earnmoney while being trained in the field ofpublic relations. If you are looking for a careeropportunity with a fast-growing majorcorporation, and if you are willing to get byon $20,000 during your first year while intraining, you will have a real chance for futureadvancement. Call the Arden EmploymentDivision at 509-555-1272 today between 9:00and 5:00, and ask for a public relations traineeapplication. Public relations trainees musthave excellent writing and communicationsskills in English. You will be asked to submit,together with your application, a letterexplaining why this opportunity is right foryou.
Special Announcements (page 76)
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the followingspeech.
Ahem. Good evening, everyone, andwelcome. You know I always like to get in afew words at these gatherings even thoughyou hear enough of me every day, so pleasebear with me for a few minutes. I can seeeveryone is having a wonderful time, and Idon’t want to interrupt your fun too much. Ijust want to take a moment to tell you thegreat news that, according to official figures,this year has been our most productive yearever, and I know the new year will be evenbetter. This is thanks to all of you and the hardwork and dedication you have brought to ourcompany. All right, I’ll let you get back to theparty now. Before I end, I’d like to ask for around of applause for Tom and Mary, whoorganized this event and arranged for all thisdelicious food. Thank you, Tom and Mary, andHappy New Year to all of you.
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the followingannouncement.
Trans-Am Air welcomes you aboard itsnonstop service to London. We are currentlyexperiencing a delay due to heavy traffic herein Dallas. There are 15 planes ahead of uswaiting to take off, so it will be close to anhour before we are ready for takeoff. Weapologize for the delay. The captain has askedus to serve complimentary beverages andsnacks to make the wait more comfortable. Wewill be bringing them around soon. The seatbelt sign has been turned off. You mayunbuckle your seat belts, but we ask you toremain in your seats so that we can serve thedrinks more easily. Also, please refrain fromsmoking. Again, we apologize for the delayand thank you for your cooperation.
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the followingannouncement.
I would like to announce the retirement ofMs. Millicent Prendergood following 30 yearsof devoted service to this company. Those ofus who have had the honor and the pleasureof working with Millicent over the years willalways remember how her optimistic outlookand efficient manner have helped us getthrough our busy workdays. Although we willmiss her cheerful smile and helpful attitude,we wish her all the best in her futureendeavors. We know she will get a well-deserved rest during her upcoming cruisearound the world. She has promised us a slideshow of her adventures when she returns nextyear. So we are looking forward to seeing heragain. Bon voyage, Millicent.
Recorded Announcements (page 78)
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the followingannouncement.
We’re sorry, there is no one home to answeryour call right now, but your call is veryimportant to us. You may leave a message ofany length. To leave a message for Bill Wright,press 1. To leave a message for Martha Wright,press 2. Please speak clearly and leave yourname, number, and the time of your call. We’llget back to you as soon as we return. If youare calling about the room for rent, please callback after 8:00 P.M. We’ll be showing the room
this weekend, and it’ll be available for rent atthe end of the month. Thank you.
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the followingannouncement.
You have reached the National CapitalMuseum events line. The following events arescheduled to take place on Tuesday, April14th. There will be a lecture on artists of theearly twentieth century in room 3402 at noon.The foreign film series will be showing aselection of early silent films in room 2050 at5:30 P.M. The Introduction to Oil Painting classwill meet in room 2131 at 7:30 P.M. Advancedregistration and payment are required for allevents. For more information or to register for an event, please call the events office at503-555-0842. Please have your credit cardready. You can also register for events and see a schedule of upcoming events for the next month by visiting our website. Thankyou.
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the followingannouncement.
Hello. You have reached the Soft LABHotline. All of our technicians are busy now. Ifyour question concerns the installation of yournew Soft LAB software, you may be able tosolve your problem by calling our automatedinstallation hotline at 800-555-0989. Otherwise,please stay on the line, and your call will beautomatically connected to the first availabletechnician. Due to an unusually high numberof calls, current wait time is 20 minutes. Youmay stay on the line or call back later. At SoftLAB, we’re always working to bring yousoftware products to make your life easier.We’re pleased to announce our new softwareproduct for June—Laser Graphics, a totalgraphics package for the PC and a laserprinter. Your technician can take your order forthis product today. It’s free for our registeredcustomers. Product ships June 1st.
Advertisements (page 80)
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the followingadvertisement.
If you’re looking for the facts behind thenews and the meaning behind the facts, lookno further. The National Daily News brings itall to you. Day after day we bring you news
about the movers and shakers at every level:local and state, national and international,business, sports, and entertainment. Weeklycolumns by nationally known journalistsbring you opinions and analysis of today’s topissues. Pick up your copy today, and find outwhy we’re again the newspaper voted numberone by area readers in this month’s poll. TheNational Daily News is available at newsstandsand bookstores throughout the region. Or call our office at 800-555-0234 to order asubscription and receive significant savingsoff the newsstand price.
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the followingadvertisement.
Come on down to Johnson’s Emporium forthe savings of a lifetime. There are only fourhours left. That’s right, only four hours beforewe close our doors forever. Everything mustgo. Hundreds of home furnishings remain tobe sold at unbelievable prices, and every halfhour we reduce the price by another tenpercent. Sofas that were $500 are now just$450. One-thousand-dollar bedroom sets aregoing for just $900. Colonial reproductionarmchairs have been reduced from $350 to$325, and the prices keep getting lower. Joinyour friends and neighbors who are takingadvantage of this once-in-a-lifetime sale.Don’t be the last one on your block to be leftwith yesterday’s decor. This is your chance toredecorate at more than affordable prices. Socome on down and save.
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the followingadvertisement.
We’ll be calling you! On Super Sunday,January 15th, representatives of UnitedCharities will make tens of thousands of callsacross the nation, asking you and your fellowcitizens to help those in need of shelter duringthe upcoming winter season. Help us makesure that no man, woman, or child willneedlessly be exposed to the cold weather thisyear because of a lack of shelter. We will becalling to ask you to be one of the thousandsof volunteers who will give generously oftheir time this winter. By volunteering just afew hours a month at a homeless shelter inyour city, you can help make things easier forneedy people during the cold weather. Noexperience is required. We provide allC
necessary training. A few hours of your timeand a willingness to help are all that we askfor. Remember the date, January 15th. Whenwe call, say, “Yes! I can help!”
News (page 82)
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the followingnews report.
The desperate situation in East Africacontinues, as the United Nations appealed foran additional twenty million dollars. Themoney will be used to buy more trucks andspare parts to speed up distribution ofsupplies to the victims of East Africa’s famine.The food and medicines donated byconcerned governments are piling up at thelocal ports. There are plenty of supplies for the time being, but because of a lack oftransportation, it is difficult to move thesupplies out to the areas where they are mostneeded. UN spokespeople say that if the foodcannot be moved to the approximately 10.8million famine victims, distribution of grainwill be cut in half within three months.
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the followingnews report.
Japan’s high savings rate is a drag on theJapanese economy and on the rest of the worldas well. For decades this high savings patternprovided inexpensive investment funds tobusinesses, which helped spur Japan’s higheconomic growth. But there is a downside to ahigh savings pattern because it results in thescarcity of consumer loans. Further, a highsavings rate reduces the value of the yen onthe international market. This expands Japan’strade surplus, which in turn causesprotectionist pressures in other countries,making it difficult for Japan to sell itsproducts abroad. So, while the high savingsrate may have been seen as a good thing forthe Japanese economy at one point, in the longrun it has been proven to have numerousnegative effects.
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the followingnews report.
The Kenyan Minister of Trade paid anunannounced visit to Uganda last weekendfor talks with that country’s president. Thetwo officials discussed the improvement in
trade relations between the two countries overthe last six months. Commercial affairs havedominated the attention of the respectiveembassies here since the first trade pact wassigned last January. A new pact is expected tobe signed before the end of the year, openingup further trade opportunities between thetwo countries. It is believed that the Kenyanminister and the Ugandan president discussedthe terms of the new pact, although the exactdetails of their talks have not been officiallyreleased.
Weather (page 84)
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the followingweather report.
The pollen count hit a record high today.The last time it was this high was ten yearsago. The lack of precipitation this spring hascaused the pollen to remain in the air longerthan usual. As several species of floweringtrees are blooming this month, this is theworst time of year for tree pollen. This meansthat millions of area residents will havedifficulty breathing and will experiencesymptoms similar to a cold or bronchitis,including nasal congestion, coughing andsneezing, and red, irritated eyes.Unfortunately for allergy sufferers, no newrain is expected for the next two weeks. Thoseaffected by these conditions are advised tostay indoors in an air-conditionedenvironment. If it is necessary to spend timeoutdoors, a protective mask should be worn.Tomorrow the count will be even higher.
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the followingweather report.
Cyclone-strength winds have beenbattering the islands today. This condition,unexpected at this season, will prevail for thenext 36 hours. The strong winds haveimpeded communications between theislands. Telephone lines are down throughoutthe region, and all boat travel has beensuspended. Emergency regulations are ineffect. All island residents are advised toremain in their homes and to avoid anyunnecessary travel. People in need ofemergency assistance are advised to contacttheir local police station. Emergency staff willbe available around the clock. The National
Coastal Protection Agency warns all boats,regardless of size, to remain in port untilfurther notice.
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the followingweather report.
There were scattered showers andthunderstorms throughout the PacificNorthwest region today while the central andsouthern Pacific coast continued to enjoy dryweather and fair skies. Pleasant as thesunshine is, the southern region could usesome of the weather its northern neighbor hasbeen experiencing. The region has gone overthree months without any precipitation, andthere is none forecast for the near future. Localfarmers have expressed concern about theeffect these conditions will have on thisseason’s crops. If these conditions continuemuch longer, there will be seriousconsequences for the agricultural sector.
Strategy Practice (page 86)
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the followingannouncement.
Finance International Limited is looking forforeign language specialists. At this time weare especially looking for speakers of Arabic,Spanish, Japanese, and Mandarin Chinese. Ifyou can read and write one of these languagesfluently and have native speaker skills inEnglish as well, and if you have knowledge ofinternational finance or international law, thismay be the job for you. We need people totranslate legal documents and financialreports into and from English. Since our needsvary constantly, these are contract positionsonly; full-time positions are not available atthis time. To apply, send a résumé, a sampletranslation, and three letters of reference toMrs. Samantha Simon, Human ResourcesSpecialist, Finance International Limited, 800 Wilson Boulevard, Alexandria. Closingdate is June 13th. We will contact thosecandidates we select for interviews by July 9th.
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the followingannouncement.
Are you a recent college graduate? Are youhaving a hard time finding a job because oflack of real-world work experience? MarvillaMarketing Firm has opportunities for people
like you. By joining the Marvilla InternshipProgram, you will get on-the-job training atthe same time you’re earning a salary. Duringthe one-year internship, Marvilla interns gainexperience in all aspects of marketing,including research, advertising, sales, andaccounting. Marvilla interns work alongsideexperienced professionals and gain hands-onexperience in the real world of marketing.When you finish the program, you will havereal experience to put on your résumé andwill be in a better position to find the job ofyour dreams. You will also have theopportunity to apply for a regular position atMarvilla. Applications are available from theMarvilla website, at www.marvilla.com.Applicants for the Marvilla InternshipProgram must have a two-year or four-yearcollege degree and must have graduatedwithin the last six months. Some courseworkin marketing or business is required. For moreinformation, visit our website.
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the followingannouncement.
Welcome to the first lecture of our Mondaylunchtime lecture series on the World ofInternational Business. Our speaker for todayis Dr. Miranda Graves, professor ofinternational relations at the University ofSpringfield and author of several best-sellingbooks, including the classic West Meets East.Dr. Graves’s topic today is the future of worlddiplomacy and the implications forinternational trade. Her talk will lastapproximately 45 minutes and will befollowed by a 10-minute question-and-answersession, so please hold all your questions untilthe end. Following that, lunch will be served.Please remain seated during this time to makethe job of the servers easier. Dr. Graves’sbooks are available for sale at the rear of theroom. Dr. Graves will be available to signcopies following lunch. Our speaker for nextweek is Roberto Lopez of the HermitageFoundation. We are looking forward to histalk on international development aid. Andnow, Dr. Graves.
Questions 10 through 12 refer to thefollowing announcement.
Attention all passengers traveling toChicago on the five o’clock train. Your trainC
will begin boarding in ten minutes. Please goto gate 11 now. Please have your tickets readyto show to the gate attendant. This is an all-reserved train. Passengers without tickets willnot be allowed to board. Passengers areallowed no more than two pieces of carry-onbaggage each. Passengers with three or morepieces of baggage must check the excesspieces at the baggage office before boardingthe train. Again, passengers traveling on thefive o’clock train to Chicago, please go to gate11 to begin boarding in ten minutes.Passengers traveling with small children,senior citizens, and others requiring specialassistance will be allowed to board first. Allother passengers, please line up behind thered ropes and wait for the gate attendant toallow you to board the train.
Questions 13 through 15 refer to thefollowing announcement.
Thank you for calling the Deluxe MovieTheater. Today we are showing the latest,hottest Hollywood romance, Love on the Wind,with shows at 2:30, 5:00, 7:15, and 9:30. Thematinee price for shows before 6:00 is $8.Tickets for evening shows are $12. Tickets areavailable at the theater box office and can alsobe purchased online by visiting our website.Deluxe Theater is proud to announce theopening of our newly renovated snackcounter. When you visit our theater, you canenjoy freshly popped popcorn, soft drinks,gourmet coffee, and an assortment of freshpastries. The Deluxe Theater is convenientlylocated in the City Garden Mall, next to theeast entrance. Free parking is available in the mall parking garage. We’re also just 15 minutes from downtown on the bluesubway line, and on bus routes 10, 24, and 42.
Questions 16 through 18 refer to thefollowing announcement.
Thank you for calling the Flora Lee FashionCompany customer service hotline. We arehere to serve you seven days a week betweenthe hours of 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. If you arecalling at a different time, please hang up andcall back during our regular business hours.To track an order, press 1. To place an order,press 2. To request a catalog, press 3. To hearour returns policy, press 4. To speak with acustomer service representative, press 5.
Current wait time is approximately sevenminutes. To repeat this menu, press 9. FloraLee is proud to announce its new line ofsummer casual clothing for women. We arealso having a sale on men’s, women’s, andchildren’s winter clothing. Ask your customerservice representative for more information.
Questions 19 through 21 refer to thefollowing advertisement.
Summer is here and that means extraoutside work for you. Do you need help withmowing the lawn, weeding the garden,planting flowers, and other landscapingchores? You can get this help for yourself whilehelping others at the same time. HelpingHands Landscaping Agency helps high schoolstudents in need earn money over theirsummer vacation from school. We train themin all the basic landscaping chores, so when aHelping Hands employee comes to yourhouse, you will know that you are gettinggood service. You will also know that you arecontributing to a young person’s future,helping him or her learn valuable job skills forfuture employability. To learn more, call ouroffice at 809-555-0943 and we will mail you afree brochure describing our program. To hirea Helping Hands employee, call our office andask to speak with our scheduling manager. TheHelping Hands office is open three afternoonsa week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, fromfour to seven o’clock.
Questions 22 through 24 refer to thefollowing advertisement.
Are you looking for the perfect place tocelebrate your wedding, graduation,retirement, or other special occasion? Theworld-famous Lakeview Restaurant hasseveral party rooms available, all with aspectacular view of Lake George or of our old-fashioned English garden. Our rooms canaccommodate anywhere from 15 to 75 guests.Meal prices start at $35 per person for a three-course meal, including a soup or salad course,entrée, and dessert, and a cash bar. Bands,photographers, and decorations are alsoavailable for an extra charge. To discuss yourparty arrangements and learn more about ourservices and prices, please call MarthaMaddox, our party consultant, at 317-555-3177. Celebrate your special occasion on theC
beautiful shores of Lake George. Spring is ourbusiest season, so make your reservationsnow.
Questions 25 through 27 refer to thefollowing news report.
Mayor Albert Spark called a special pressconference at 7:00 last night to announce anincrease in the city sales tax. The sales tax willbe increased to 8 percent starting on the 15thof this month. The extra revenue generated bythe tax increase will be used to build a newsoccer stadium, the mayor said. Severalgroups were present at the conference to voicetheir concerns about the mayor’s plans.Members of the Downtown BusinessAssociation believe the money would bebetter spent on repairing downtown streetsand improving the parking situation. “Wedesperately need a new city parking garage,”said Cecil Miller, president of the association.The School Parents League expressed concernabout overcrowded city schools and wouldlike to see money spent on new schoolconstruction. The City Consumers Union isnot in favor of any tax increase at all. “Thisnew tax represents a real hardship to theneedier members of our community. It willmake it more difficult for many families tobuy even basic necessities,” explained AgnesOverall, director of the organization.
Questions 28 through 30 refer to thefollowing news report.
The nation’s president will leave today on athree-week tour of 12 foreign countries. Hisfirst stop will be Switzerland, where he willmeet with seven top European officials todiscuss opening up international traderelations in the region. He will then move onto Paris to attend a conference on internationaldevelopment. While in Paris, he will also tourthe Louvre Museum as well as several more ofthat city’s famous art museums. At the end ofthe week, the president will travel to Africa,where he has plans to meet with top officialsin several different countries to discuss thesigning of a new trade pact. He is alsoscheduled to visit local schools and hospitalsin several different cities. The president willreturn home on September 13th.
Questions 31 through 33 refer to thefollowing weather report.
After a spell of unusually cool weather, awarm front will push into the region bytomorrow afternoon, bringing with it severethunderstorms and possibly tornadoes.Although rain will be welcome after weeks ofdry weather, the rain may be heavy at times,and residents are warned to watch out for flash floods in low-lying areas.Thunderstorms are expected to continuethroughout the night, with the skies beginningto clear by late morning. Sunday afternoonshould be warm and humid, and there may bepatchy areas of fog in the early evening. Thefair weather is expected to last for severaldays. High temperatures will be in the 80s,and the humidity will also continue to behigh. It looks like summer will finally be hereand that it’s time to bring out those airconditioners. Thursday will bring moreclouds, but the weather will continue to bewarm.
Questions 34 through 36 refer to thefollowing weather report.
The heavy snowfall that began earlier todayis expected to continue throughout tonightand into tomorrow morning. Over 11 inches ofsnow are expected to fall before the stormmoves out of the region late tomorrowmorning. Most area schools will close earlythis afternoon and will remain closedtomorrow. Government offices and mostprivate businesses, however, will stay open.The subway and buses are operating on amodified schedule. Call the City PublicTransportation Hotline to find out theschedule for local public transportation inyour neighborhood. Public services may beslower than usual because of the icy roads.Residents who own four-wheel drive vehiclesthat they can lend for emergency use areasked to call City Hall. Skies will remaincloudy for several days. Warmer weather andclear skies are expected in the area byWednesday.
1. (A) The chef is displaying his food.(B) The grocer is selling his produce.(C) The waiter is serving the guests.(D) The farmer is growing vegetables.
2. (A) The service station has gas.(B) The cars are at the rest stop.(C) The highway has six lanes.(D) The rodeo lasts a long time.
3. (A) Pedestrians are waiting for the light.(B) The cars are in a parking lot.(C) The carts are along the canal.(D) People are crossing the street.
4. (A) He’s looking at the control panels.(B) He’s watching television.(C) He’s standing in the rain.(D) He’s patrolling the streets.
5. (A) The trainer is writing on the board.(B) The speaker is wearing a suit and tie.(C) The speaker is in front of the chart.(D) Two women are sitting at the table.
6. (A) The clerks are greeting the guests.(B) The attendants are washing
the sheets.(C) The housekeepers are making
the bed.(D) The waiters are delivering room
service.
7. (A) The travelers are packing their bags.(B) The suitcases are on the conveyor
belt.(C) The suits are placed on the chair.(D) The passengers are waiting for
their plane.
8. (A) The man is getting out of the taxi.(B) The tax accountant is visiting
the client.(C) The mechanic is repairing a wheel.(D) A police officer is directing traffic.
9. (A) The cup is being turned around.(B) The helicopter is landing.(C) The blades of grass are blowing.(D) The pilot is counting sheep.
10. (A) The musicians are tuning theirinstruments.
(B) The doctors are reviewing the charts.(C) The astronauts are getting dressed.(D) The technicians are examining the
apparatus.
PART 2 (PAGE 98)
11. I haven’t felt well all week.(A) You should see a doctor.(B) Yes, he’s doing very well.(C) I don’t feel it either.
12. Who called while I was out?(A) You miss your brother very much.(B) Your mother wanted to talk to you.(C) The cat did, so we put her out.
13. When does the plane land in Honolulu?(A) It will make a three-point landing.(B) She’s never been to Hawaii.(C) It gets in at three.
14. Where can I get these picturesdeveloped?(A) They need to be in an envelope.(B) The latest film is at the Fine Arts
Theater.(C) There’s a camera shop on First
Street.
15. Why don’t we have our next meetinghere?(A) That will be easy to arrange.(B) I have never met him before.(C) He only eats vegetables.
16. This restaurant is too expensive.(A) I need a rest, too.(B) Here’s my expense sheet.(C) We’ll eat somewhere else next time.
17. I’m going to the post office after lunch.(A) Could you pick up some stamps for
me?(B) I’ve already had lunch.(C) That lamppost has been broken for
weeks.
18. When should we pick you up?(A) There are two clocks in this room.(B) Two o’clock would be fine.(C) Fruit should be picked when it
is ripe.
19. Where do you suppose my luggage is?(A) I left a package for you at the
front desk.(B) She could be anywhere by now.(C) Your bags are still at the airport.
20. Why do you keep singing the same song?(A) I like the way it sounds.(B) I keep going around in circles.(C) The phone keeps ringing in my ear.
21. Who wants a ride in my new car?(A) I don’t want any.(B) I heard it on my car radio already.(C) I do, thank you.
22. What was that weather bulletin about?(A) Something about a storm warning.(B) It’s about time for the rain to stop.(C) I don’t care whether he goes.
23. When does the news come on?(A) There’s nothing new on television.(B) The news starts at eight.(C) Those programs premiere in the fall.
24. Where were you born?(A) In the hospital.(B) On February 1st.(C) I’m very hospitable!
25. Why does this sweater cost so much?(A) The coastal weather is always hotter.(B) It’s hand-knit.(C) He always perspires in the heat.
26. I can’t stand this cold weather.(A) We’ve been standing here for a
long time.(B) They’re always together.(C) Me neither. I like a hot climate.
27. What would you like for lunch?(A) I’ve been hungry all day.(B) Soup would be fine.(C) I would, but I’m busy right now.
28. When will you buy your new house?(A) I already have a housekeeper.(B) I hope I can afford a new kitchen.(C) When I have enough money.
29. Where can I have my shoes shined?(A) Why bother? It’s too dusty here.(B) They’ll get the news on time.(C) Tight shoes are bad for your feet.
30. Why don’t we go to the movies tonight?(A) I’m sorry, but I don’t have any more.(B) I’ve seen all the films.(C) I hear you met the director.
31. There’s a big sale at the music store this week.(A) I usually listen to jazz.(B) We went sailing last week.(C) I know. I went shopping there on my
lunch hour.
32. Who borrowed my newspaper?(A) She bought some computer paper.(B) The secretary took it.(C) I knew about it.
33. When will the delegation arrive?(A) They’ve just answered our letter.(B) The delegates were selected already.(C) They should arrive on Tuesday.
34. Where did you get that radio?(A) I got it at the department store.(B) I heard it on the radio.(C) I’ve heard that story before.
35. Why are you so unhappy?(A) My favorite camera just broke.(B) I just heard a funny story.(C) I happen to know why you’re here.
36. What size luggage do you need?(A) I need very strong lenses.(B) The largest you have.(C) The trunk is half as big as the car.
37. Who needs to exchange money?(A) I didn’t like the first one, so I took
it back.(B) I’ve changed my mind about going.(C) I do, but I’ll do it tomorrow.
38. Did you receive my letter?(A) Yes, the reception will be tomorrow.(B) No, it hasn’t arrived yet.(C) Yes, I’ll sign it immediately.
39. Where’s the dictionary?(A) It’s in the top drawer.(B) There’s no telephone directory here.(C) She can’t take dictation.
40. Why is this road so bumpy?(A) We rode down this street before.(B) Most trucks weigh several tons.(C) It needs paving badly.
PART 3 (PAGES 99–101)
Questions 41 through 43 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man Are you sure my appointmentwith the doctor is tomorrow? Ithought it was today, onMonday. I thought I had anappointment with the dentisttomorrow. I need to get thatcavity filled, remember.
Woman No, Eric, that’s next week.Remember, we were going togo out for dinner with Mr. andMrs. Jones on Wednesday, butwe canceled because yourmouth is going to be frozen.You need a calendar.
Man That’s why I have you, isn’t it?Seriously, though, what do wehave to do this morning?
Woman Finish that work we startedlast Friday night. You know,that conference report?
Questions 44 through 46 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man I like that blue tie, but I can’tbelieve the price on it. I reallycan’t afford to spend that muchmoney on a tie.
Woman I think it’s on sale. Let me see,yes, 15 percent off the lastticketed price. But, we couldhold it for you if you want tothink about it.
Man Hmm . . . 15 percent off. That’sa bit better. It still seemsexpensive for a tie, but it goesso well with my suit.
Woman It sure does. And, it will onlycome to thirty-four dollarswith the discount. That’sactually a pretty good deal forthis brand. But why don’t Ishow you some other ties?
Questions 47 through 49 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Woman I just caught the weatherreport on the radio. It’ssupposed to rain this afternoonand the rain may change tosnow tonight.
Man Oh, well, I planned to stayhome tonight anyhow. Myfavorite show is on, and I can’tmiss it.
Woman Well, I was hoping to start myexercise plan tonight. I’mgoing to start jogging again.
Man Don’t worry, I read in thepaper that there will be clearskies tomorrow and for the restof the week.
Questions 50 through 52 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man Have you heard that all flightshave been canceled because ofthe weather? I found out whilewaiting to get on my flight toLisbon.
Woman No, I didn’t hear that. I’vebeen in a meeting all day. Sinceyou can’t leave today, do youthink you’ll be able to leavetomorrow?
Man They told me at the travelagency that I’ll probably haveto wait until Sunday. Thestorm isn’t showing any signsof letting up.
Questions 53 through 55 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Woman This hotel would be a goodplace for our next convention.It’s larger than the offices werented for the convention lastyear. Space has always been aproblem for us, you know.
Woman And not only that, it’s closer tothe train station and easy toget downtown from here. If wecan advertise great access topublic transportation, morepeople will attend.
Man Well, we still have six monthsto plan, so hopefully it hasn’tbeen booked yet.
Woman Six months isn’t that muchtime considering everythingwe have to do. First we shouldcheck with the hotel and seehow much they charge forconventions. We might noteven have enough money inthe budget for this place.
Questions 56 through 58 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man I’m leaving on another trip intwo weeks. I’ll need to buy abigger suitcase before I leavebecause I’ll be gone for threeweeks. Please forward my mailto me as usual.
Woman That’s no problem. Say, aren’tyou getting tired of traveling?Your family must really missyou when you’re gone.
Man Yes, after next month I hope tobe able to stop traveling for awhile. I’m going to be hiringsomeone to cover the out-of-town meetings.
Questions 59 through 61 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Woman I can hardly keep up with mynormal administrative worksince the delegation from thefactory came to visit. I’mbooking their lodging as wellas their meetings, lunches, andtrips. It might not sound like alot of work, but it’s peakseason, and so many places arealready overbooked orreserved.
Man Don’t worry. It’ll be over soon.They’ll be gone by Thursdaynight, right?
Woman Yes, but somehow I have tomake it through the rest of theweek. I guess I’ll be workinglate for the next few days.
Man Just keep in mind that you’llhave two days off over theweekend. The weather issupposed to be nice, too.
Questions 62 through 64 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Woman I’d like you to hold theshipment on our order forabout 14 days. What would bethe charge for that storage?
Man Let’s see. It’s seventy-five fiftyper week.
Woman So I’d have to double that. OK,that sounds reasonable.
Man Great. I’ll make thearrangements then. You willreceive an invoice in the mail,but it won’t be due until youtake the shipment out ofstorage. And we will cover theinsurance on it until then.
Questions 65 through 67 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man I like the new desk you boughtat the mall last Saturday. Whydon’t you put it near awindow? Then you won’t feelso cramped or closed in.
Woman Yes, but the other side of theroom is more convenient. Allof the computer equipment isalready over there.
Man But there are already enoughdesks for that equipment.
Woman You’re right. What I reallyneed is a desk to do mypaperwork at. I can put it bythe window, and have a niceview to look at while I pay billsand do bookkeeping.
Questions 68 through 70 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Woman Everyone who’s worked herefull-time for a year is entitledto a one-week paid vacation.Part-time employees get twoand a half days off. They alsoget a day of sick leave eachyear.
Man That’s not very much. Mostpeople need more than that.That means they’ll likely endup having to take some unpaidleave.
Woman Well, I’m afraid that part-timers never get the samebenefits as full-timers.
Man Lots of people work part-timebecause they do other jobs orgo to school. They deserve thesame holiday time as full-timeworkers.
PART 4 (PAGES 102–104)
Questions 71 through 73 refer to thefollowing weather report.
This will be a good weekend to stay homeand repair any cracks in your walls orwindows before winter. The sunny weatherwe’ve been enjoying all week will endtomorrow. In the north we’re expecting heavyrains beginning on Friday, with a possibility offlooding by evening. Rain will continuethroughout Saturday and Sunday, with windspicking up on Saturday afternoon. This is badnews for the annual fall parade, which isscheduled for 2:00 on Saturday. If you’replanning on bringing your children out toenjoy the parade, make sure everyone dressesin warm clothes. Bring umbrellas and perhapseven an extra blanket to cover up with.Fortunately, it’s not cold enough yet to snow,so you shouldn’t need your hats and mittens.As is typical for this time of year, hurricaneactivity off the coast is the cause of the badweather. Fortunately, the hurricane isexpected to veer west and will not directly hitour northern region. Use this weekend to reada good book or do jigsaw puzzles, not to gohiking or camping.
Questions 74 through 76 refer to thefollowing advertisement.
Do you dread getting into your cold vehicleevery morning while you wait for thewindows to defrost? Does the thought of yourcold steering wheel make you want to getback in your bed and forget about yourresponsibilities? What about in thesummertime? Some days are so hot that youfeel the need to open your windows while youwait for your air conditioner to cool downyour car. Driving doesn’t have to be thisuncomfortable. Enjoy the luxury of gettinginto a car you have prewarmed or precooledfrom inside the comfort of your home. ThePreStart is an easy-to-use, pocket-sized remotecontrol transmitter that engages your car’signition from as far away as 500 feet. Itoperates in any type of weather ortemperature —from minus 20 degrees to 160degrees Fahrenheit—and it gives you 15minutes to get to your car before shutting offautomatically. This amazing device isavailable at all Farenham’s auto supply storesand VehiCare repair facilities. Why not stop inand get your PreStart today? Supplies aregoing fast.
Questions 77 through 79 refer to thefollowing announcement.
Now, onto our most important fashionnews of the evening. We are very pleased toannounce that Lawrence Lewis has beenappointed overseas director for the UniversalCorporation and will be taking over DannyCrew’s position. Danny Crew is retiring afterspending 20 years with Universal. Lewis willbe based at Universal’s newest factory inParis, France, where the spring line is close tobeing launched. As most of you probablyalready know, Universal Corporation is worldrenowned for its fine-quality men’s suits thatretail in the medium to high price range.Whether in Hollywood, on Broadway, or onLondon’s West End, Universal is the clothingdesigner that all discerning actors turn to fortheir wardrobe needs. Celebrities have beenchoosing this line of clothing for over 30 years,and the popularity is expected to grow underthis new direction. Lawrence, or Larry as heprefers to be called, will close down theoriginal factory in Hong Kong at the end of
January. He will take up his new post in mid-March.
Questions 80 through 82 refer to thefollowing announcement.
Ladies and gentlemen, our three-day cruiseto the Outer Islands is about to begin. As wasdetailed in your welcome package, we’vearranged your daily shipboard activitiesaccording to the five-day weather forecast.Our weather forecasts are based on regularlyupdated satellite images, and they are almostalways accurate. If you are interested infollowing the weather updates, visit ourbulletin board on Deck 2 at 9:00 A.M., 12 noon,and 8:00 P.M daily. Today and tomorrow, youwill be able to enjoy the beautiful Olympic-sized swimming pool on the sunny upperdeck. Look forward to enjoying a variety ofindoor activities on the third day because ofexpected rain. We’re happy to announce thatyou’ll be able to dance under the stars andstroll along the decks all three nights of thetrip. Please remember that weather on theocean is always subject to change. We will doour best to inform you ahead of time of anyrough and stormy weather. A workshop onhow to reduce motion sickness will be heldtomorrow at noon on the main deck. Theship’s crew will do their utmost to ensure thatthis is the most memorable voyage you evertake. Happy sailing.
Questions 83 through 85 refer to thefollowing announcement.
Thank you for calling TECA. As yourelectric company, we are here for you in moreways than one. Whether you’re experiencingdifficulties in your home or at your business,we have technical staff on duty ready toaddress any electrical problem you mayencounter. If your problem requires anelectrician on site, we will send someone toyou as soon as we can. Unfortunately, due tothe high volume of calls, all lines at theelectric company are engaged at the presenttime. An operator will be with you as soon aspossible. If you have time and would like towait, we hope you will sit back and enjoy themusic we have recorded for your listeningpleasure. Please listen to the following menuand choose the music you would like to listen
to while you wait. For jazz, press 1; forclassical music, press 2; for rock and roll, press 3; for country music, press 4; for easylistening, press 5. Thank you for yourpatience; an operator will be with you shortly.This has been a recording.
Questions 86 through 88 refer to thefollowing announcement.
Attention all area listeners, we have a two-question quiz for you. Don’t change that dial.These are not difficult questions, and I think Ialready know how you’re going to answerthem. Are you ready? OK. Question number 1:Do you want to help make the world a betterplace? That wasn’t too hard, was it? OK,question number 2: Do you want to improvethe lives of children who have no homes orparents? If you answered yes to bothquestions, then you’re in luck! During themonth of December, any money donated tothe Orphans’ Fund will be matched with anequal amount from the City Garden Club. Didyou hear that folks? The City Garden Club isonce again stepping up as a leader for changein our community and has committed tomatching all monetary donations to theOrphans’ Fund throughout this month. Thisyear let the spirit of the holidays shinebrightly, and donate what you can to childrenin need. Whether it’s $100 or $500, your giftwill mean more to a child than you can everimagine. Let’s not forget those less fortunatein this season of giving. This has been a publicservice announcement brought to you byStation XYZ.
Questions 89 through 91 refer to thefollowing announcement.
Welcome to the Natural History Museum.As of January of this year, we will no longerbe offering personally guided tours. To allowmore people to access the museum at onetime, we have established a recorded versionof the tour, which allows visitors to visitexhibits at their own pace. This prerecordedtour will be activated as you stop at eachexhibit throughout the museum. Every exhibitwill be described by the Virtual Tour Guide indetail. Keep in mind that the VTG has amercury switch. Point it up and it will turn on;point it down and it will shut off. If you have
any questions which have not been answeredby the recording, you will find well-informedand considerate museum guards postedeverywhere along the way. They will be morethan happy to answer your questions. Whenyou have completed the tour, please take amoment to fill out a comment card on yourexperience. The virtually guided tour is awork-in-progress at the Natural HistoryMuseum, and we value any feedback you mayhave. Enjoy the tour.
Questions 92 through 94 refer to thefollowing announcement.
This is Kim Stevens with your local weatherreport. The five-day weather forecast has justcome in, with a weekend travel alert postedfor the Fox Bay area. Rain is expected startingearly Friday evening, and roads are expectedto freeze before nightfall. Roadways willremain icy and slick until late Saturdaymorning. While salt trucks and snowplowswill be out in full force throughout Saturday,drivers are advised to watch out for icepatches, especially on bridges, overpasses,and elevated highways. Police want to reminddrivers that all vehicles should be equippedwith snow tires or all-season tires by this timeof year. There is some good news in the five-day forecast. The National Weather Service isconfident that commuters will have noproblem getting to work on Monday morningbecause temperatures should riseconsiderably Sunday afternoon. In fact,forecasters are calling for record highs for thistime of year all next week. For more detailed,hour-to-hour information, call the weatherservice at WEA-555-8437. You can also getdetailed weather information on the Internet.Drive safely and thanks for listening.
Questions 95 through 97 refer to thefollowing announcement.
Have you ever wished that you could usethe Internet for free? Now you can! NorthlandShopping Mall is pleased to announce thatfree wireless Internet access will be availablestarting February 15th. The three wirelesszones will be in the snack area, the lounge,
and near the mall entrance. At the entrancethere will be 30 computers available. Thecomputers will be available during allshopping hours. This is perfect for tech fans aswell as for those restless teens who don’t wantto go home after school. And if you’re lookingto pass the time while your spouse is offsearching for that one last thing, why not getsome work done, or e-mail a friend? Join usfor our official inauguration celebration onFebruary 15th. All attendees will receivecoupons for a free cup of coffee at the mall’sCoffee Stop Café. A short introductory sessionwill take place at 1:00 P.M. Shoppers can learnhow to log on, how to create a password, andhow to set up an e-mail address. A help deskattendant will be available to answerquestions at all times during shopping hours.At Northland Shopping Mall we’re alwayslooking for new ways to serve you.
Questions 98 through 100 refer to thefollowing message.
Hello. This is Marcel from Sanderson &Pierce. I’m calling to reschedule next week’smeeting. In case you may have forgotten, wewere planning on getting together to discussour new antivirus program. Well, anyway, I’mafraid I’m still in Oman setting up a newclient, and it looks like I’ll have to stay for afew extra days. We’re having trouble gettingthe software to work on their computers. Don’tworry. This has nothing to do with oursoftware. The systems they’re using areoutdated, and they can’t afford to upgrade. Wewere supposed to be in and out of here in afew days, but this has been a really difficultassignment. Anyway, I can’t meet with you onMonday as we had planned, but I should beavailable on Tuesday or Wednesday instead.Oh, that won’t work for you, will it? Accordingto my notes from our last conversation, you’reat a conference those days. Look, anytimeThursday would be fine if you can get back tome. Thanks. Bye for now.
1. (A) The cars are crossing the river.(B) The ships move under the bridge.(C) The bridge is under construction.(D) The hills are covered with snow.
2. (A) The bowling alley is next door.(B) The food is in the bowls.(C) The pottery is broken.(D) The satellite dish is on the roof.
3. (A) He’s typing a document.(B) He’s handing over the pen.(C) He’s reading a sign.(D) He’s signing the paper.
4. (A) The taxis are parked on the street.(B) The passengers are paying the fare.(C) The road through the city is straight.(D) The park is filled with tall trees.
5. (A) They’re boarding the train.(B) They’re packing for a trip.(C) They’re training their colleagues.(D) They’re reading their mail.
6. (A) The worker is drinking the water.(B) The man is cooking rice.(C) The farmer is tending his crop.(D) The swimmer is enjoying the lake.
7. (A) They’re working in a row.(B) They’re mailing packages.(C) They’re dancing in a line.(D) They’re opening presents.
8. (A) The team is on the field.(B) The employees are having lunch.(C) The workers are at the office.(D) The skaters are off the ice.
9. (A) The pilots are in the cockpit.(B) The airplane is on the ground.(C) The airline passengers are seated.(D) The train is ready to leave.
10. (A) They’re cooking meat.(B) They’re all wearing glasses.(C) They’re attending a meeting.(D) They’re busy reading.
PART 2 (PAGE 226)11. Who handles insurance claims for
employees?(A) It looks like a hospital bill.(B) The shipping clerk made a mistake.(C) The human resources office can
help you.
12. What can I do if I lose my hotel key?(A) You can speak to the clerk.(B) You should use it less.(C) You can take a boat to Turkey.
13. When can the barber cut my hair?(A) Fresh air is everywhere.(B) He’s free this morning.(C) He’s cut his fee in half.
14. Who can help me translate this letter into French?(A) Ask the associate from France.(B) I can go there myself.(C) My travel agent can tell you what
it costs.
15. What shall we call our new product?(A) We can call him on the phone.(B) You always say the right thing.(C) Here is a list of suggestions from
marketing.
16. Let’s eat. I’m starving.(A) It’s not much farther.(B) I’m not. I had a big breakfast.(C) You can have my seat.
17. Why don’t you rest for a while?(A) The rest will be here soon.(B) I don’t have time for that now.(C) She can only do her best.
18. Who will be the guest speaker at theboard meeting?(A) I guess he doesn’t eat meat.(B) Most of us are very bored.(C) The man who is our host will talk.
19. We didn’t get in until after midnight.(A) You must be exhausted.(B) His flight will get in soon.(C) I didn’t get one either.
20. When will we get to the theater?(A) We should be there by five.(B) I hear the play is excellent.(C) Actors are always late.
21. What is the price of this dress?(A) That’s a good guess.(B) It’s under $75.(C) The cost of living is very high.
22. John bought that car he was talkingabout.(A) There’s a garage in the building.(B) It’s a nice place for walking.(C) I know. I saw him driving it this
morning.
23. Mary will be out of town next week.(A) Again? She takes a lot ot trips.(B) Yes, I think she lives downtown.(C) She’s been feeling weak a lot lately.
24. What’s the difference between the two cars?(A) He doesn’t have the power to make
the decision.(B) The darker one is an import.(C) Between you and me, they’re too
expensive.
25. Who left the money lying on the desk?(A) No one is lying to you.(B) Everyone left after you did.(C) I’m sorry. I forgot to lock it up.
26. Where do these chairs belong?(A) They’re the best ones made.(B) Near the desks is fine.(C) The table looks really good there.
27. What is the correct time?(A) There’s no time to spare.(B) It’s not nighttime yet.(C) It’s nine now.
28. What do you want for dinner?(A) I’d like some fish.(B) I want to meet your brother.(C) Mother is a good cook.
29. Where did you attend school?(A) I haven’t found a good one yet.(B) I went to the local college.(C) School is closed for the holidays.
30. When will the conference room be free?(A) I don’t know how much it will cost.(B) We’ve managed to spend too much
already.(C) The meeting should be over in
an hour.
31. Where were we supposed to meet?(A) I’ll try to find out when.(B) The directions are simple.(C) I said my office would be fine.
32. What pleasant weather we’re havingtoday.(A) Let’s get together soon.(B) He’s a very pleasant fellow.(C) Yes, I always enjoy a sunny day.
33. When does your vacation start?(A) I think we should start getting ready.(B) The date hasn’t been set yet.(C) I can hardly wait.
34. Where can I buy season tickets for theball games?(A) I’m not interested in going.(B) What is the reason for that?(C) In the office down that hall.
35. Why must the editor check my work?(A) I’ll help you to figure it out.(B) The report must be error-free.(C) That’s not my problem.
36. When will the computer be delivered?(A) The commuter train arrives on time.(B) I’ll speak to her tomorrow.(C) In about a week, they said.
37. Where can I cash a check?(A) Coins are heavier than bills.(B) I’d check his references if I were you.(C) The bank can do it for you.
38. Why haven’t you written your report yet?(A) I’ve been very busy.(B) I left my lunch at home.(C) A reporter should write his or her
own story.
39. When will I hear from you again?(A) Whenever you find the time.(B) I’ll call next week.(C) You’re right about that.
40. Why did John stay home from worktoday?(A) This work is exhausting.(B) My company is going out of
business.(C) He decided to work at home.
PART 3 (PAGES 227–229)
Questions 41 through 43 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Woman I need to hire a temporarysecretary. My regular secretaryhas a vacation coming up. AndRick is out sick. He’s been inthe hospital for five days now.
Man Oh, no. Will he be there muchlonger? I know you’re comingup to your busy season.
Woman The nurse said he could gohome tomorrow. But he’s stillquite weak and will be out ofwork for a while longer.
Man That’s too bad.
Questions 44 through 46 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man How long will you be stayingin Mumbai, and what is thepurpose of your visit?
Woman I’ll be here until Thursday. Ihave reservations at theContinental Hotel. I’m here onbusiness. I work for a companycalled Madison Technology. Doyou want to see my card?
Man No, that won’t be necessary.Pick up your baggage inBaggage Claim, then gothrough that door over therefor Customs. Please have yourpassport or other identificationready to show the customsofficer.
Woman Thank you.
Questions 47 through 49 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Woman My brother installed thisdishwasher for me. He owedme a favor. Anyhow, now Idon’t have to wash dishes byhand anymore.
Man That’s great. Did it take himlong to install the machine? Ispent about two days trying tofigure ours out before I hiredsome help.
Woman It didn’t take him too long.Only about four or five hoursI’d say. And I used to spend atleast an hour a day washingdishes.
Man I bet your kids are morewilling to help out with theloading and emptying.
Questions 50 through 52 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man They took a survey last monthto see how many peoplewatched the Olympics on TV.The results were published thisweek. Did you see them?
Woman No, I haven’t read the paper allweek. We watched a bit of theOlympics this year, but only theevents we were interested in.
Man According to the survey, only33 percent of the populationwatched the Olympics at anygiven time. I’ll bet that numberchanged when it was animportant hockey game.
Woman Even I watched the hockeygames, and I don’t know muchabout the sport.
Questions 53 through 55 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man It’s great that you’re taking upjogging. Just be careful to wearthe right shoes.
Woman Of course. I bought some top-of-the-line running shoes. I’vehad it with foot doctors. Umm,you go jogging in the fieldbehind the high school, don’tyou?
Man Every morning. I’m goingtomorrow at five-thirty. Willyou join me?
Woman You must be kidding. I’ll waittill a decent hour like seven orseven-thirty.
Questions 56 through 58 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man 1 Are you looking for yournewspaper, Mr. Chen? It wasdelivered before 8:00 thismorning, but the officemanager borrowed it.
Man 2 Great. I’m almost ready to takemy coffee break, and I’d like tohave something to read.
Man 1 I’ll get it for you now.Man 2 Thanks. Tell him I don’t mind
if he keeps the soccer scores.All I really want is thefinancial section.
Questions 59 through 61 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Woman As usual, we’ll close the shopfor two days after the holidays.We always take inventoryduring the shutdown. We haveto take a look at what we havein stock before the niceweather kicks in.
Man It must take a lot of work to gothrough all of those officesupplies.
Woman We do the same thing everyyear, so it’s a pretty standardprocedure. The hardest part isfinding places to put thingswhen they arrive.
Man That does sound difficult!
Questions 62 through 64 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man I know you’ve decided toinvest in real estate, but I thinkyou should wait a bit. It couldbe a big risk.
Woman I’ll watch it for a month or twoand then decide. But I want toget rich before I’m old.
Man Yes, but you could lose ifyou’re not careful. I lost a lot ofmoney in the stock market lastyear.
Woman Well, I guess you just didn’tmake smart investments. Ihave a financial planner who Itrust. I never make anydecisions without firstconsulting him.
Questions 65 through 67 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man You may not believe this, butpostal rates have gone upagain.
Woman Again? That’s the second timethis year.
Man Well, they’re threatening toraise them once again inanother six months. Soon it’llcost over a dollar just to mail apostcard.
Woman Well, not for a while yet.Stamps for postcards will stillbe under 50 cents even withthe price hike. It’s the packagesthat will end up costing somuch.
Questions 68 through 70 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Woman My new employee started aweek ago, and he’s veryfriendly and gets along witheveryone. He’s just not verygood with debits and credits.
Man Perhaps you should send himto school for a few months’training. I think the localcommunity college offers thatkind of course.
Woman There’s not enough time. Theoffice is understaffed already.
Man It will be better in the long runif your staff is properlytrained. Studies show that 50 percent of employees quitwithin three months if theydon’t receive proper training.
PART 4 (PAGES 230–232)
Questions 71 through 73 refer to thefollowing weather report.
This is Terrance Stevens with your Kingstonweather report. We have been experiencingunseasonable weather throughout the month ofApril with very little rainfall and minimalcloud cover. The blue skies and warmtemperatures have had us questioning whethersummer was going to arrive before spring thisyear. This is the mildest and driest April onrecord for over 15 years. However, for theC
upcoming week, we advise you to carry anumbrella every morning. The rainy season willbegin today. Afternoons will be dry and sunny,but if you take a walk, be home early; rains willbegin again in the evening and continuethrough the night and morning. While the rainis good news for farmers and gardeners, somelocal citizens were hoping it might hold off alittle longer. The annual bike-for-charity eventis scheduled to start at 8:00 A.M. tomorrowmorning, rain or shine. Though bikers willprobably get off to a wet start, the roads shoulddry just in time for them to start comingthrough the finish line. The first few bikesgenerally roll in sometime around 1:00 P.M.
Questions 74 through 76 refer to thefollowing report.
Something strange has happened at leastonce every year at about this same time, andthis year is no exception. Two reports ofunidentified flying objects (UFOs) wereregistered with police last week by two localresidents. The man and woman, both of HarrisDrive in Sydney, claim to have seen threespaceships land on their farm and then takeoff again a few minutes later. They describedthe spaceships as white and box shaped. Afteran initial survey of the land, no physicaldamage was reported. Police areinvestigating. Last year, Allan and Sue Reins,also of Harris Drive, went public with theirUFO sighting. The couple was widelycriticized by local citizens.
Questions 77 through 79 refer to thefollowing announcement.
Power company reserves are extremely lowat present due to the prolonged heat wave thisarea has been experiencing. The city has hitrecord temperatures four days in a row withthe thermometer reaching 40 degrees Celsius.In addition, the city’s air pollution alert ishigher than it has ever been before. To combatthe heat, people are running their fans and airconditioners night and day. However, if wedon’t all work to conserve energy, local utilityworkers say all power reserves will be usedup by the end of the month. This has neverhappened before in our city, and we all needto work together to prevent a power crisis.City officials are therefore requesting thatbusinesses only use their cooling systems in
the afternoon and that private homes usetheirs in the evening and early morning hours.Retirement homes, hospitals, and schools areexempt from this request and should continueto use cooling systems during operatinghours. Your full cooperation will beappreciated.
Questions 80 through 82 refer to thefollowing report.
In a strange twist of events yesterday, aman actually bit a dog. According toobservers, a black stray dog was lying in thesun near a bus stop when a city bus stopped tolet passengers off. A dentist dressed in a redraincoat got off the bus and accidentallystepped on the dog’s tail. The dogimmediately proceeded to wrap his teetharound the man’s leg in anger. By all accounts,only by biting the dog on the head could thevictim get him to release his hold. Both dentistand dog are reported to be doing fine aftershort visits to their respective doctors. Thedog has been placed in a New Jersey shelter,but it is unknown whether or not it will beadopted.
Questions 83 through 85 refer to thefollowing weather report.
The meteorologist’s report that came to ourradio announcer’s desk this morning reads:Inclement weather ahead. Precipitationimminent. Our translation: Another stormcoming. Rain likely to happen without delay.This disappointing report comes as a surpriseconsidering yesterday’s blue skies and balmyweather. Our photographers caught people allover town yesterday leaving the office a fewhours early to enjoy the beautiful afternoonweather. Before yesterday we’d experienced14 consecutive days of rain and only a fewhours of sun. Though the rain has been greatfor the flowers and trees, we have had littleopportunity to enjoy the blooming gardens inthe past few weeks. Fortunately, next weekthey’re calling for record highs and sunshine.With a summer that seems like it might neverarrive, that’s something everyone has beenwaiting to hear. So it looks like you may needto get your umbrellas out one more time, butdespite the precipitation records we have setthis spring, there’s hope that this rain won’t
last forever after all. We will keep you postedon any further developments.
Questions 86 through 88 refer to thefollowing announcement.
As your mayor, I am pleased to announce afree concert at City Hall next Friday at 8 P.M.The musicians are all local teenagers who’veworked hard before and after schoolthroughout the year to create a performancethat’s sure to be both a celebration and asuccess. You don’t want to miss this eveningof entertainment. I had the opportunity tovisit the music hall while the students werepracticing, and these are some very talentedmusicians. There are only 500 seats in theauditorium, so be sure to get your ticketsearly—Room 405, City Hall, or Room 400 atMorton Heights High School. If tickets don’tsell out, there will be some available at thedoor. For those of you who are unfamiliarwith the location of the new high school, it’slocated three blocks north of the old school, atthe end of Morton Avenue. The address is 250Morton Avenue, and there’s free parking oneither side of the school. Support these 100hardworking youngsters and ensure a goodturnout next Friday.
Questions 89 through 91 refer to thefollowing advertisement.
Is your skin sensitive to shaving creams andfoams? A Galaxy cordless shaver is the bestfriend your skin can have. Stainless steel bladescut whiskers cleanly and without pulling, andyou won’t need to waste money on expensivebefore and after skin-care products. Theplatinum-coated surface will never irritateyour skin as the cutters rotate at 7,000 strokesper minute. A built-in mirror, a cleaning brush,a travel case, and an unconditional guaranteeare included in the low price of $45.95. Thisproduct is only available through this exclusivetelevision offer.
Questions 92 through 94 refer to thefollowing announcement.
The Rock Trading Company wishes toannounce a change in business hours. Thismessage is directed to our loyal investors.Starting Monday, our brokers will be availableto handle stocks and bonds transactions onlystarting at 10 A.M. No trades may be made
prior to 10 A.M. All stocks and bondstransactions must be completed by 4 P.M.There is another change in our schedule.Currency exchanges will no longer betransacted throughout the day. Thesetransactions are limited to between noon and3 P.M. Any other transactions not related tostock or currency trading will be attended tofrom 10 A.M. to noon. These new, revisedhours will be in effect starting next Monday.As always, we will not be open on Saturdaysor Sundays. Rock Trading Company closeseach year on Wednesdays during the monthsof July and August.
Questions 95 through 97 refer to thefollowing announcement.
There will be a vacancy on the school boardnext May. The position must be filled beforethe next school session, which begins onSeptember 7th. Anyone who is a resident ofSmithtown, at least 21 years old, andinterested in fulfilling his or her civic dutymay fill out an application for considerationby the city council. Applications may beobtained at City Hall on Center Avenue or atthe Smithtown Public Library downtown.Those residents who are currently enrolled inadult learning classes with the intent ofearning a secondary school certificate areexcluded from applying. Please note thatapplications will be reviewed in alphabeticalorder. Submit your application by January 1stin order to be considered for this position. Usea blue or black pen when filling out the forms.It is not necessary to attach otherdocumentation such as résumés or coverletters. Candidates who are invited in for aninterview will be asked to bring references atthat time. For those interested in becominginvolved with city council in other ways, visitoffice 2B on the second floor at City Hall.
Questions 98 through 100 refer to thefollowing announcement.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captainspeaking. Please check that your seat belts arefastened in preparation for our landing. Alltrays should be stowed in their upright,locked position. Please turn off all electronicdevices, including cell phones and laptops.For your own safety and for the safety of thisairplane, please keep your cell phones turnedC
off until you are off the airplane and inside theterminal building. Smoking is not allowed inthe terminal, so wait until you have picked upyour luggage and exited the building beforeyou smoke. Your luggage will be in Section Aof the baggage area. To access this baggagecarousel, proceed through the main corridorand go down the escalator to the Arrivals
level. Anyone who has oversized baggage topick up should visit Desk B on the Arrivalslevel. You will need the ticket stub from yourboarding pass and valid ID to pick up youroversized items. If for any reason you cannotlocate your luggage, please speak with one ofour airline attendants. Thank you for choosingCarter Airlines.
39. Which train will get me downtown the quickest?(A) The express doesn’t run on Sundays.(B) The bullet train should be the fastest.(C) You can follow the tracks.
40. I haven’t seen George around the officelately.(A) He’s been out sick for over a week.(B) I’ll show you around the office later.(C) We keep the office supplies in that
closet.
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Questions 41 through 43 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man The accountant called. Hewants to know when Mrs.Kamata’s forms will be ready.Can you check to see if herfigures are correct?
Woman Oh sorry, I meant to do thatyesterday. I’ll get to it rightnow.
Man Great. Mail them as soon asyou’re finished. They need togo out with tomorrow’s mail atthe latest.
Woman I’m sure I can manage to getthem ready to be mailed bythen. He should have them onhis desk by Wednesday.
Questions 44 through 46 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man Thank you for the informationabout the folk museum. Canyou tell me which bus will takeme there?
Woman Take the number 35 from CityPark. It stops in front of theGrand Hotel, which is just ablock from the museum.
Man When will the next bus leave? Woman Well, that bus runs every 30
minutes. Let’s see, the next oneshould be leaving in no morethan 10 or 15 minutes.
Questions 47 through 49 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man Is this where you’ve alwayslived?
Woman No. I’m just here inWashington, D.C. temporarily,working for the embassy. I’man agricultural specialist. I gothere two months ago and planto stay until July, so I’ll be herefor six months altogether.
Man Then you’ll have plenty oftime to go sightseeing andshopping in addition to yourwork.
Woman Actually, I’ve been here before,so I’ve already seeneverything. I’m not much of ashopper either. I prefer to justsit in my hotel and read when Ihave spare time.
Questions 50 through 52 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Woman I can’t find my wallet in mypurse. I must’ve left it at home.You couldn’t give me a ridedowntown, could you?
Man Sorry, I took the bus today orI’d offer you a ride. Do youneed some money for a taxi?
Woman Oh, would you lend me some?I need to be at a meetingdowntown in 15 minutes. Icould pay you back tomorrow.
Man Of course. I’m happy to helpyou out.
Questions 53 through 55 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man Look at the monitor. Ourflight’s been delayed twohours.
Woman Well, I guess we’ll have time tohave a bite to eat. Should wedo that and then check out theduty-free shop? I’d like to buysome jewelry.
Man A bite to eat sounds fine, butI’ll have to pay for it with mycredit card. I’m all out of cash.
Woman Fine. Let’s try that café overthere. It looks better than theothers. I’ll go to the shop afterwe eat just to have a look. Youcan have a coffee and read thepaper while you’re waiting forme.
Questions 56 through 58 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Woman Would you mind giving meyour opinion of my report onthe Kuwaiti refinery plant?The one I submitted onMonday. I’ve been lookingforward to your feedback. Iworked really hard on it.
Man Well, frankly that surprises me.It’s a bit weak compared towhat you normally are capableof. There’s not much newinformation in it, and it’s alittle disorganized.
Woman Really? I know theorganization could be better,but I thought the details wereuseful.
Questions 59 through 61 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Woman Flying to Rome would be a lotfaster, of course. It’s only twohours by plane. If you drive,it’ll probably take a full day.
Man I didn’t realize it was that faraway. But, I’m in no rush, andI’d like to enjoy the scenery, soI think I’ll drive.
Woman Fine. We have rental cars forone hundred and fifty dollars aday. Would you like me toreserve one for you?
Man That sounds good.
Questions 62 through 64 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Woman I’m sorry, Ms. Carrera is out ofthe office right now. She had togo pick up an importantpackage at the airport. Can Ihelp you with something?
Man No. I need to tell hersomething in person. Do youknow when she’ll be back?
Woman I expect her back by noon. Sheleft early this morning andsaid she’d be gone just a fewhours. Would you like to leaveher a message?
Man Yes, please. Wait. . . . Onsecond thought, I’ll just callher back this afternoon.
Questions 65 through 67 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man I’ve looked all around thestore, but I can’t find the tea.I’m looking for orange pekoeand herbal tea.
Woman The tea’s in Aisle 7, near thecoffee. Just go to the end of thisaisle, turn right and go up thenext aisle. I think it’s aroundthe middle of the aisle near thetop shelf.
Man I looked there already. Imust’ve missed it. I don’t havemy glasses on.
Woman I’d be happy to show youwhere it is. Just give me asecond and I’ll put these lastfew boxes on the shelves.
Questions 68 through 70 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man I prefer the black coat, but thegray one fits you better.
Woman You’re right. The black one’stoo long anyway. I’ll get thegray one.
Man On the other hand, the grayone’s more expensive than theblack one.
Woman Maybe, but I don’t think $860is too much for a new wintercoat. I’ve spent more on coats I didn’t like as much. I’mgetting the gray one.
Questions 71 through 73 refer to thefollowing advertisement.
It’s time for the annual clearance sale atMaury’s! This is the sale that you’ve waitedfor all year. This week only, enjoy specialprices on all shoes and clothing in the store.We have a special reduction on women’scoats. Take one home today for just $250. Payjust $25 down and make no more paymentsfor a year. That’s right, no payments for onewhole year. This offer is only for customerswho have a Maury’s credit card. That could beyou. If you don’t already have a Maury’scredit card, sign up when you visit the storeand take your new coat home with you thesame day. Visit us today. Maury’s is the bestdepartment store in town!
Questions 74 through 76 refer to thefollowing announcement.
I just want to add that I’m glad everyonecame to today’s luncheon, and I hope you allenjoyed yourselves. I also want to send outmy sincere thanks to our hosts, the consulgeneral and Mrs. Singh, for their gracioushospitality in providing the catering andoffering their home for today’s event. Haveyou ever seen such a well-kept property? Weare also thankful that unlike last year, theweather has cooperated today. I’m sure youare all glad that we decided to take the chanceand have lunch outdoors on such a fine day.Mrs. Singh’s gardens are famous for havingthe first spring bulbs at least a week beforeany other garden in town. With thishospitality, it will be hard for any of us toleave today. Of course, I hope you can all joinus in three weeks for our Spring Gala at theForest Hills Resort. With Mr. and Mrs. Tallonhosting the event, the day promises to be areal adventure. If the Spring Gala is going tobe anything like last year, I advise that youbring your walking shoes and dressappropriately for a day of activity.
Questions 77 through 79 refer to thefollowing recording.
Attention all movie lovers. Cineplex Sunsetis now showing a double feature of Moonlightover Lisbon and Speeding Faster. Moonlight overLisbon is the story of a classical guitarist and
his rise to fame. This film features award-winning actor Bernardo Alves, who plays allof his own music. Speeding Faster, starringElina Sarrafian and Umit Kaukonen, detailsthe lives of two female race car drivers and theturns their careers take. Speeding Faster is aremake of the 1982 hit film Women and Wheels,based on the novel of the same name. Criticsare saying that Sarrafian plays the role of“Charlie” even better than the original. Showtimes are at 6:00, 8:00, and 10:30 P.M. withmatinees at 2:30 P.M. on Saturdays andSundays.
Questions 80 through 82 refer to thefollowing announcement.
The Thunder Bay Professional FirefightersAssociation will be holding their third annualart auction on Saturday, September 27, at 6:00 P.M. at the Labor Hall of Ontario. Twooriginal oils by Buchtmann and Van derMarits will be up for bidding. There will becollectible sports cards, animation gels, andmany prints by a wide range of contemporaryartists. Some of the artists will be attendingthe event itself, including local watercolorartist Tanner Styles. Styles will be promotinghis watercolor class, which is available forbeginner and novice painters at the ThunderBay Community Center. Also available arethree sculptures by Ontario native WhiteCloud Lafayette, depicting life in the earlypart of the last century. Proceeds from theauction go to benefit fire safety awareness inOntario. Unlike previous years, we will not beholding the additional silent auction foramateur art. There will, however, be amateurart on display in the lobby that will beavailable for purchase by donation. Tickets are$30 per person at the door of the Labor Hall.Dinner will be served.
Questions 83 through 85 refer to thefollowing weather report.
Despite yesterday’s forecast for warmertemperatures, it is going to be cold and drearytoday with a high of 34 degrees Fahrenheit. Acold front has come in from the east andbrought with it plenty of freezing rain andsleet. A call just came in saying that Highways3 and 6, the two main arteries into the citycore, are temporarily closed. A multi-vehicleaccident in the westbound lane of Highway 3C
is partially to blame for the closure, though itis unknown at this time whether the accidentwas weather-related. Alternate routes intodowntown, including Main Avenue Bridge,are slow due to icy conditions and stalledvehicles. So if you plan on going out, you maywant to leave your car at home today.Remember to dress warmly and take anumbrella.
Questions 86 through 88 refer to thefollowing announcement.
During 1994, civil war destroyed much ofColberia’s economy, especially theinfrastructure of the capital, Soloniki.Businesspeople fled the country, takingmoney and expertise with them. Most of themwill not return. Colberia is richly endowedwith fresh water, rain forests, and petroleumresources and had been a producer andexporter of timber, oil, and agriculturalproducts. War, however, has greatly destroyedthe economic good times that Colberia onceenjoyed. Political instability now threatens itsprospects for economic reconstruction and forthe return of the two million refugees whofled to neighboring countries. In order toattract refugees back to the area, thegovernment would have to first be able toguarantee that jobs, food, and safety would bea priority. However, many refugees haveclaimed that they will not return to theirhomeland no matter what incentives areoffered.
Questions 89 through 91 refer to thefollowing message.
You have reached Mainframe International,a global leader in propane technology. Noneof our workers are currently available to takeyour call. Our office hours are from 9 until 6Monday through Friday and 9 to 12 onSaturday. The office also closes on statutoryholidays. Please leave a message and your callwill be returned on the next working day.Leave your full name, telephone number, andthe purpose of your call. If you know theextension of the person you are calling andyou want to leave a personal voice message,enter the three-digit code now. To access ourproduct menu, where you can learn aboutMainframe International’s products andservices, press the star key now. Here you will
also learn about any special offers andpromotions. If this is an emergency and youneed to speak to someone immediatelyregarding a propane leak or gas fitting, callyour local law enforcement number, or dial911. Do not wait until our next working day toreport toxic fumes. One of our on-call servicepersonnel can be made available to you 24hours a day through the police. Thank you forcalling Mainframe.
Questions 92 through 94 refer to thefollowing talk.
Thank you for attending this evening’s talk.We’re all concerned about a serious problemin our community, and I’d like to share somesolutions with you this evening. As you’re allaware, the beauty of our coastal locationbrings a lot of tourist dollars into our area.Tourists enjoy seeing the wildlife, visiting themarina, and looking at our boats. However, inthe past few months, the number of sealsliving in our harbor has drastically increased.This tremendous increase in the sealpopulation is causing problems. They’re loudand they like to climb onto our boats. In fact,last week one boat took on water and sankbecause so many seals were on it! Since thereare laws against killing or harming seals, weneed to take a creative approach to thisproblem. Here are some solutions that workedin another town.
Questions 95 through 97 refer to thefollowing news report.
Today the Family Foundation announcedits findings from a two-year study. Thefoundation studied schoolchildren in theUnited States, ages 6 to 18, and their use ofcomputers. They learned that 98 percent of thechildren in the study have used a computer atleast one time. Some of these children havecomputers at home, and some do not. Morechildren from wealthier families, about 85 percent, have computers at home andfrequently use them. The study also showedthat by 12 years of age these children hadmore advanced computer skills than theirparents. However, only 40 percent of childrenfrom low-income families have computers,and they don’t use their computers as often.There are several possible reasons for this.One may be that these children have olderC
computers that need repairs, and another maybe that they tend to have slower Internetconnections, or none at all. There could also bea lack of family or school support. Parents ofthese children also tend to have little or nocomputer skills. The foundation plans to lookinto these reasons in the next study.
Questions 98 through 100 refer to thefollowing talk.
Remember that your research paper is dueon Wednesday. Today is Monday, so that’s justtwo days away. Most of you have received alarge amount of feedback on your work, bothfrom your classmates and from me, andyou’ve had the opportunity to take advantageof the excellent resources in our library.
However, if for any reason you have anyadditional questions, you can reach me overthe phone or by e-mail. Of course, the easiestway to reach me is to talk to me after class. I’malways here for at least 45 minutes after class,yet on most days I don’t even have onestudent in to see me. I should note that, ingeneral, students who discuss their paperswith a professor during the final draft stagescore higher than those who do not.Remember that your paper’s due at thebeginning of the next class. That does notmean that you can sort your pages and checkfor spelling mistakes throughout Wednesday’sclass. Any paper handed in after I takeattendance will be marked late. See you then!
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PART 1 (PAGES 301–306)
1. (A) It’s night in the city.(B) The children are ready to play
baseball.(C) They’re building a new mall.(D) The city has tall buildings.
2. (A) She’s looking through the phonedirectory.
(B) She’s having a phone conversation.(C) She’s dialing a phone number.(D) She’s buying a new phone.
3. (A) The tables are set for dinner.(B) The man is serving the meal.(C) The food is on the table.(D) The guests are ready to sit down.
4. (A) She’s reading a book.(B) She’s washing her cup.(C) She’s working at the computer.(D) She’s pouring the coffee.
5. (A) He’s holding a comb.(B) He’s at the train station.(C) He’s standing with a cane.(D) He’s already on the train.
6. (A) The books are on the shelves.(B) The cooks are eating a snack.(C) The librarian is at his desk.(D) The student has a library card.
7. (A) The doctor is riding a bike.(B) The patient is walking with the
doctor.(C) The doctor is taking notes.(D) The patient is lying down in bed.
8. (A) The mechanic is fixing the car.(B) The money is in the jar.(C) The man is waving his hat.(D) The driver is holding a bill.
9. (A) The woman is reading a magazine.(B) The woman is sleeping on the plane.(C) The woman is typing a letter.(D) The woman is sitting next to the
window.
10. (A) He’s packing his suitcase.(B) He’s carrying a briefcase.(C) He’s buying a new suit.(D) He’s working on the street.
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11. What time is your appointment?(A) It was a big disappointment.(B) It’s at three this afternoon.(C) It will be in their office.
12. Is this where you work?(A) Yes, this is my office.(B) Yes, this machine works.(C) Yes, I wear this to work.
13. I need you to sign this document.(A) I didn’t see the sign.(B) Of course. Do you have a pen?(C) Yes, I can read the document.
14. Where can I find a telephone?(A) I’ll tell them at home.(B) I don’t know his telephone number.(C) You can use the one on my desk.
15. How many people have registered for theworkshop?(A) Twenty have signed up so far.(B) Many people attend workshops.(C) I know the people who work in this
shop.
16. Who did you go to the conference with?(A) The conference was last week.(B) I went by train.(C) Some colleagues from work.
17. How long will you be away?(A) It’s a very nice day.(B) For about two weeks.(C) No one can stay.
18. I’ve heard this is a very good restaurant.(A) Sure, I could use a rest.(B) Then let’s eat here.(C) I think he’s the best one.
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40. Could you tell me where Mr. Smith’soffice is?(A) You can wear that suit to the office.(B) It’s just down the hall on the right.(C) She’s in her office.
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Questions 41 through 43 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Woman I’m tired of cooking at home.Let’s have dinner at arestaurant this evening.
Man OK. I can meet you downtownat around nine o’clock.
Woman That’s so late. I’ll be starvingby then. Can’t you make itearlier? Why don’t we meet atseven?
Man I can’t do that. This report I’mworking on is due tomorrow,and I’ll have to stay late at theoffice to get it done. So it’llhave to be nine.
Questions 44 through 46 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man Aren’t we meeting with theclients next Friday? I thoughtthey said they wanted to goover the accounts with us.
Woman Yes, they want to see exactlyhow we’re spending theirmoney. I’ve reserved theconference room so we canmeet there. I’ve also arrangedfor a light lunch to be served.
Man Why did you do all that? Ithought we’d planned to meetat the clients’ officedowntown.
Woman Yes, but they called today totell me they’d prefer to meethere. Their offices are beingpainted, apparently, andeverything’s a big mess there.
Questions 47 through 49 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Woman I’d like two tickets for the teno’clock show. Front row please.
Man We don’t have reserved seats.You can sit anywhere youwant, back, front, middle,wherever. OK, that’s eight fiftyper ticket, so 17 dollars total.
Woman Here you are. Look at the time.My husband had better gethere soon. The movie is aboutto start, isn’t it?
Man Yes, it is. You’d better go on in.Right through this door here.
Questions 50 through 52 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man I’m going on vacation in a fewdays. Can you recommend anygood books to take with me? Alittle light reading, somethingrelaxing.
Woman I’m not much of a reader, butwhy don’t you talk to my boss,Mary? She’s always talkingabout books. She’ll be aroundtomorrow.
Man I don’t have time. I want to getthis taken care of todaybecause I’m leaving onSunday, and I have a lot moreto get done before then.
Woman I’m sorry I can’t be of morehelp to you.
Questions 53 through 55 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man We’ve finally made somedecisions about nextNovember’s conference. It’sgoing to start on the firstWednesday of the month.
Woman Then it will end on a Friday,right? It’s supposed to last forthree days.
Man Correct. Also we decidedagainst holding it at a hotel.Instead, we’ve reserved somerooms at the museum. They’vegot good space there.
Woman That’ll be more interestingthan the convention center. Iguess I’d better plan theworkshop schedule right away.I’ll get started on it now.
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Questions 56 through 58 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Woman I’m leaving on my trip forMontreal next Friday, but I waswondering if you could try tochange my ticket for me. I’drather leave in the morningthan in the afternoon.
Man I’ll look into it. Your hotelreservations are all taken careof, right?
Woman Yes, that’s under control. Andthe meeting schedule they sentus looks fine. I thinkeverything else is in place.
Man Good. I’ll call the airline andsee what I can do about yourplane ticket.
Questions 59 through 61 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man These copies of the director’sreport have to be made today,but my assistant is out sick. Heusually does my photocopyingfor me.
Woman I’ve got some time. I could doit for you. How many copiesdo you need?
Man Four—no—better make it 500,just to be sure. They’re part ofthe fundraising packet that’sgoing out to all our top donors.
Woman Then you’ll need them rightaway. I’ve got a meeting afterlunch, but I think I can get partof it done before then, and Ican do the rest later.
Questions 62 through 64 refer to thefollowing conversation.
Man I’m really getting tired of thefood in the company cafeteria.I eat there almost everyday,except those days when I haveso much work that I have tohave lunch at my desk.
Woman There’s that new restaurant onthe corner that I’ve beenwanting to try. Why don’t yougo there with me today?
Man I’d really like to, but not today.I have to go shopping for somethings I need for my trip nextweek.
Woman Another time then. I want totry that place, but I hate eatingalone. I’ll call you tomorrow,and we’ll set a date.
Questions 65 through 67 refer to the followingconversation.
Woman Look at this weather! With allthis rain coming down, I’llnever arrive at the airport ontime. The buses will be runningimpossibly slow.
Man That’s not a problem. Take thesubway. If the weather isstormy or clear, you know thesubway is always on schedule.
Woman That’s a great idea, but then I’llneed you to give me a hand.The station is a block away, andthat’s a bit far to carry mysuitcase. Would you carry it forme?
Man Of course. Are you ready to gonow? Let’s see, you have yourticket, here’s your coat. . . .Let’s go!
Questions 68 through 70 refer to the followingconversation.
Woman I’d like to reserve a room atyour hotel for next week. I planto arrive Monday evening andstay until Wednesday morning.
Man That sounds fine. A room forMonday and Tuesday nights,then. Will that be a single or adouble room? We also havethree-room suites available.They can accommodate up tosix people.
Woman That sounds very nice,however, I’ll be traveling aloneso I think a single room will do.
Man Very good. May I have yourcredit card number, please?
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PART 4 (PAGES 310–312)
Questions 71 through 73 refer to thefollowing recording.
Thank you for calling the MagnoliaCompany customer service office. We valueyour call. Please listen carefully as the menuhas recently changed. To place an order foroffice supplies, please press 1. For questionson an existing order, please press 2. To requesta catalog of Magnolia Company discountoffice supplies, please press 3. To find outabout our return policy, please press 4. To findout how to open a credit account for youroffice or business, please press 5. For all otherissues, please stay on the line and a customerservice representative will be with youshortly. Or, visit our website atwww.magnolia.com to find out about ourgreat products and prices.
Questions 74 through 76 refer to thefollowing report.
Welcome to the afternoon edition of theregional traffic report. Traffic is movingnormally throughout most of the regionduring this afternoon’s rush hour, despite theconstruction work being done on Highway 11.There have been no accidents reported.Travelers planning to cross the Salmon Riverare advised to take the Whittington Bridge asthe South Bridge remains closed at least untiltomorrow morning due to flooding of theaccess road from yesterday’s rain. Today weare fortunate to be enjoying sunny weatherand a cloudless sky, and yesterday’s weather-related traffic delays are behind us. Tune in forthe next traffic report at six.
Questions 77 through 79 refer to thefollowing advertisement.
This year, try a different kind of vacation.Lakeland offers specialized cruises onbeautiful Lake Pine. While you enjoy thespectacular lake scenery and the comfortableaccommodations and delicious meals offeredon all of our boats, you will also have theopportunity to learn fascinating facts aboutLake Pine. Each trip has a special theme. Youcan learn about lake wildlife, local history,environmental issues, or choose anotherfascinating topic from our list. Eight differenttours are offered each season. The ten-day
trips include free daily lectures given byuniversity professors, films, and guided shoretours. Our low prices start at $2,000 percouple. A complete price list and a tripschedule for this season are available on ourwebsite. Don’t delay. Make your reservationsright now for the trip of a lifetime.
Questions 80 through 82 refer to thefollowing announcement.
Attention visitors. It is now 6:45. Themuseum will close in 15 minutes. Please leavethe galleries now and proceed to the mainlevel. We request that you exit through themain entrance only, as the side and basemententrances are now closed. We remind visitorswho have left coats or packages in the coat-check room to pick them up before leaving themuseum. Don’t forget to stop by theinformation desk to pick up a schedule ofupcoming programs on your way out. Wehope you have enjoyed your visit with ustoday.
Questions 83 through 85 refer to thefollowing announcement.
Good morning and welcome to the thirdannual conference of the Association ofProfessional Accountants. Following ourspeaker this morning, workshops will begin atten-fifteen. A complete workshop schedule isincluded in your information packets. Allworkshops will be held in the meeting roomson the first and second floors. They should beeasy to find, but a map of the building isposted just outside the door here for yourconvenience. Lunch will be served fromtwelve thirty until one fifteen in the Bay ViewRestaurant on the ground floor, then theafternoon workshops will take place from onethirty until three thirty. We’ll gather back herein the auditorium at three forty-five for asmall awards ceremony and farewells. Andnow I’d like to introduce our guest speaker.
Questions 86 through 88 refer to thefollowing news report.
The Acme Manufacturing Companyannounced yesterday that, after six months ofsearching, they have chosen a site in the cityof Springfield for constructing their newfactory. Their plans have been submitted forapproval to the city zoning board. Approval is
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expected to be granted as soon as next week asmost city officials have expressed a favorableattitude towards the new factory because ofthe estimated 250 new jobs it will bring to thecity. Acme hopes to begin construction of thenew facility early next year. In anticipation ofthe announcement, residents of the area closeto the planned factory site have beenorganizing for the past few weeks to opposethe plans, saying that it will make theirneighborhood an unattractive place to liveand negatively affect property prices.
Questions 89 through 91 refer to thefollowing announcement.
May I have your attention please? Weapologize that the subways are runningbehind schedule today due to the inclementweather. Subway number 7 will be arriving inthe station in two minutes. This is an expresstrain, making no stops between here and thedowntown station. Please stand back from theedge of the platform to allow arrivingpassengers to exit the train before you attemptto board. Again, we apologize for the latetrains.
Questions 92 through 94 refer to thefollowing announcement.
The National Symphony Orchestra will beperforming in our city next Sunday as part ofthe Summer Outdoor Entertainment seriesbeing held at City Park. As part of this event,students from the local music school will playalong with the regular orchestra members.The performances will take place in the areabehind the soccer fields. There will be twoperformances only. Tickets go on saleWednesday at the City Theater box office.Tickets for the evening performance will besold at the usual full price of $30 and will behalf price for the special afternoonperformance.
Questions 95 through 97 refer to thefollowing weather report.
Here is your weather report for Monday,May 8. Cloudy skies this morning will giveway to rain showers by early afternoon. Rainwill continue throughout the rest of the dayand most of the night. Rain may be heavy attimes and flooding in low areas is apossibility. Expect clearing by early morning.Tomorrow will be warm and sunny all day,which is good news for our city’s schoolchildren, who will be enjoying their first dayof summer vacation, and for commuters, whocan expect an easy ride in to work with nodelays caused by weather. High temperaturestoday will only reach about 70 degrees, withovernight lows in the 50s.
Questions 98 through 100 refer to thefollowing announcement.
Thank you for coming to tonight’s event. Ienjoyed chatting with many of you during thecoffee hour. Now, I’d like to introducetonight’s speaker: Ethel McCoy, thenationally-known financial writer. She is theauthor of seven books and a columnist for theDaily Times newspaper. She will speak to ustonight on the topic of her most recent book,How to Start a Small Business Without FinancialRuin. Following her talk, Ms. McCoy will beavailable to sign books, which are for sale atthe back of the room. Don’t forget, at our nextweek’s meeting there will be no lecture.Instead, we will be showing the film Climb tothe Top. In two weeks, we resume our regularlecture schedule. Also, there is nothing on theschedule for next month’s meetings, so pleasesee me if you have any ideas.
