TEST 3

7. Why is there no flour on the shelf?

W-Br (A) Because it’s out of stock. (B) Those roses smell nice. (C) No, the other cake.
8. When will the catering company arrive?
w-Am (A) At four o’clock. (B) That’s a delicious flavor. (C) Many vegetarian options.
9. When's the meeting scheduled to start?
M-Cn (A) At a networking event. (B) I started this job six years ago. (C) Right after lunch.
10. How much will the repairs cost?
M-Cn (A) I have two pairs of shoes. (B) Around 200 dollars. (C) The restaurant downtown.
11. You went to the dentist this morning, didn’t you?
w-Br (A) Oh, I’ve already had breakfast. (B) Yes, for an annual checkup. (C) Let’s take the
bus.
12. Where should we put the new printer?
M-Cn (A) In the corner by the stairs. (B) The third page of the document. (C) A reusable
ink cartridge.
13. (A) Whenever I sit at my desk. (B) Thanks—I just bought it. (C) One that doesn’t require
much water.
14. There was a sale at the furniture store.
w-Am (A) No, it wasn’t in storage. (B) Did you buy anything? (C) Some old receipts.
15. Can you show me how to submit a tech help ticket?
W-Br (A) Let me send you the link. (B) A broken power cable. (C) No, over ten minutes.
16. Where is the power button on this device?
M-Au (A) I’ve never used that model before. (B) Ten euros per hour. (C) We charge more
for color photographs.
17. Do you want to take a walk now, or would later be better?
W-Br (A) A nearby lake. (B) I’m free to walk now. (C) No, I don’t use a fitness tracker.
18. M-Cn I ordered some new equipment for the factory.
w-Am (A) The news program on Channel Ten. (B) Great—I can’t wait to use it. (C) The
car dealership.
19. M-Cn There’s a nice place to rent on Mercer Street.
w-Am (A) I just renewed my current lease. (B) It was a great show. (C) A standard rental
application.
20. W-Br Is the heating system working?
M-Cn (A) Yes, that’s my Web site. (B) A five-kilometer run. (C) I just called maintenance.
21. M-Au Isn’t the roadwork in front of city hall finished yet?
M-Cn (A) I just finished my conference presentation. (B) A lot of traffic in the evening. (C)
No, they still have another month to go.
22. W-Br: Who will lead the new-employee training today?
M-Au: (A) We’re using a recorded video. (B) Yes, right after lunch. (C) Classroom
23. M-Au Is the safety inspection scheduled for this month or next month?
W-Br (A) I thought I saved the file. (B) The factory supervisor. (C) It’s this Wednesday.
24. W-Br When is the harvest festival taking place?
 M-Au (A) It’s a week from tomorrow. (B) Sure, I can take it. (C) The park next to the art
museum.
25. M-Cn Was your new laptop expensive?
M-Au (A) Do you have a new password? (B) I had a discount coupon. (C) On top of the
cabinet.
26. W-Br Why don’t we go on our camping trip next weekend?
W-Am (A) Yes, that table lamp is quite nice. (B) Should we go left or right? (C) I have a
performance scheduled with my band.
27. M-Cn The workshop for this afternoon was postponed, wasn’t it?
M-Au (A) At the post office. (B) I haven’t checked my e-mail. (C) A ticket for two o’clock,
please.
28. w-Am How were our production figures last month?
M-Au (A) They produce electric cars. (B) Nine o'clock in the morning. (C) We were closed
down for a week.
29. W-Br When can I see the speech therapist?
M-Cn (A) A one-hour session. (B) Just a microphone. (C) How about tomorrow afternoon?
30. w-Am Aren’t you picking up the clients from the airport?
M-Cn (A) A product demonstration. (B) No, I believe Tomoko is doing that. (C) He prefers
an aisle seat.
31. W-Am How was your morning client meeting?
M-Au_ (A) It’s great to meet you. (B) No, over in conference room two. (C) The contract is
now officially signed.
Part 3:
M-Cn (32)The company’s making a big change this year by moving offices. It’s exciting that
the new space will be much bigger.
W-Am Yes. Do you know what the company’s planning to do with our meeting tables and
chairs?
M-Cn Well, (33)the new location already has furniture, so we don’t need them.
W-Am (33)Why don’t we donate them? The Jebreen Foundation is a local organization that
picks up old furniture for donation.
M-Cn That's a good idea. (34)Let’s talk to our directors to see what they think.
M-Au: Welcome! I’m excited to show you both around the Southeast Medical Trade Show.
W-Am: (35)Thanks for allowing us to cover the event for our newspaper. We really wanted to
interview you as the organizer.
W-Br: Yes. How many people are you expecting to attend this trade show?
M-Au: (36)I’m pleased to report that registration has increased this year. We have over 2,000
participants.
W-Br: That’s impressive.
M-Au: It’s our best turnout yet.
W-Am: Actually, (37) before we go into the main room, can we get a photo of you in front of
the poster for the show?The one on that wall?
M-Au: (37)Certainly!
W-Am Murad, I need your help. Can you spare 30 minutes?
M-Cn I have some time after lunch. How can I help?
w-Am As you know, (38)I’ve been redesigning Ace Bancorp’s Web site to add new online
banking functions.
M-Cn This is the client that wanted streamlined menus on their home page too, right?
W-Am Yes. (39)I wonder whether you could test out the redeveloped site for me.
M-Cn (39) I can do that. (40) Why don’t you send me a list of the specific updates you made?
I'll make sure I check those.
M-Cn Excuse me. I’m trying to catch a train from this platform, but I’ve been waiting, and no
train has arrived.
W-Br Oh, yes. (41)Unfortunately, some tracks are being repaired, so no trains are departing
from this platform.
M-Cn I see. I had no idea this was happening. And (42) I’m upset that now I’m late for an
appointment.
W-Br Well, they’re providing free bus service to the next few stations. (43)You can catch a
shuttle bus from the south side of the station.
M-Cn Thanks for taking my call, Ms. Hazarika.
W-Br (44) I understand from your e-mail that you're looking for investors in your business.
M-Cn Yes. Storing bikes in small apartments is tough. That's why I've developed this space-
saving bicycle rack.
W-Br I've seen other indoor bike racks-what's unique about yours?
M-Cn Most indoor racks are one size. But not all bikes are the same. (45) My product can be
adjusted to suit different types of bicycles.
W-Br That's interesting. Send me your business model. (46) I need to determine if you have a
reasonable plan for expanding production and increasing sales before I make any decisions.
W-Am: Alberto, (47) it’s time to leave the studio and head over to the central bank for our
interview with the director.
M-Cn: Yes, I have all the cameras we'll need today.
W-Am: Great. And make sure you have the special low-light lenses. (48)I’m concerned about
the poor lighting at the bank. It’s pretty dark in there, and that can ruin our key interview shots.
M-Cn: Oh, yes. I have those. And by the way, (49) our new intern Marcel Lambert is interested
in joining us.
W-Am That's a good idea. It'll be a good experience for him.
W-Am Waseem, I know you've been very busy this morning, but (50)did you have time to take
care of the photocopies I asked for?
M-Au (50) Oh, yes, those are all ready.
W-Am Excellent! (50)Thanks. By the way,(51) how are the preparations coming along for
Sabine Hoffman’s retirement party?
M-Au Great. I’ve booked a room and invited everyone on our team to the event. I'll call the
caterer next.
W-Am You know, (52)I’m sure she would love to celebrate with her former colleagues from
other teams as well, if it’s not too much trouble to invite them.
M-Au Sure. I booked conference room B,(52) but I'll go ahead and change that.
M-Cn: Hi. I’m Kota Ogawa from Langston Limited. I have an appointment with Ms. Ishikawa
to view your hotel facilities (53)for my company’s upcoming retreat.
W-Am: (54) I know that she’s been expecting you, and she just wrapped up an urgent phone
call. She’s on her way now.
W-Br: Hi. You must be Mr. Ogawa. I’m Hikaru Ishikawa. Why don’t we see our largest
conference room first?
M-Cn: Great. And I'd also like to look at the guest rooms. (55)All the rooms have a high-speed
Internet connection, right?
W-Br: Yes, and we have a fully equipped recreation area as well.
W-Br Look at these results! (56)Sales of pineapples have gone up a lot this month at our store.
M-Au (57)It must be the pineapple-peeling machine we installed in the fruit aisle. Customers
like watching it peel and slice their pineapple for them.
W-Br It is a unique experience. I think we should install one in our other two store branches.
M-Au I’m not sure about that. I think the novelty will wear off in a few weeks. (58)Let’s wait
to see if sales numbers stay high before we invest in any more.
M-Cn Ingrid, (59) we've had three patients this week who had to cancel their dental
appointments at the last minute.
W-Am (59)Yes, that’s a problem. Other patients might have taken those available appointments
if we'd been able to contact them in time.
M-Cn You know, I have an idea. (60) I recently scheduled a doctor’s visit online, and there was
an option to receive a text- message notification if an earlier slot became available. You just
have to check a box. What do you think about something like that?
W-Am That would be helpful. (61) I have some time this afternoon. I'll look into software
packages that include that feature.
M-Cn Hi, Raquel. (62)Have you had a chance to look for something I could buy the employees
for the New Year? I want to be sure I thank everyone for their hard work.
W-Am Well, a good quality travel mug would be appreciated.
M-Cn Interesting. Which one would you recommend?
W-Am Take a look at this brochure. This company has a variety of designs—sea animals, sky
scenes. (63) I like the medium mug with the Desert Roaming design.
M-Cn That is nice. (64) I’ll sign off on that order request once you fill out the paperwork.
M-Au: (65)Here’s the map that you requested for next week’s shoot, for the driving scene.
W-Br: Great—let’s see. (65)The actors will be driving north on Maple Street. Hmm...
M-Au: Is something wrong?
W-Br: (66)We may need to alter the route so it'll be less difficult for our camera operators to
follow the action.
M-Au: OK. What are you thinking?
W-Br: (67) Instead of turning left on Elm Lane, let’s have them turn right and park in front of
the hair salon.
M-Au: OK. (67)I'll arrange for that road to be closed while we’re working and alert the
business owners.
W-Br Hi, Pablo. (68)I wanted to talk to you about the video game we designed-the one we're
launching soon.
M-Cn Sure. Did something come up?
W-Br Well, I think the jungle level looks great. (69) But in the underwater level, there's a
problem with the part where the characters discover the lost city in the ocean. As I was going
over the layout, I found a glitch in the game play.
M-Cn Oh, OK. We still have time to fix it.
W-Br Yes, but (70) we should work on it as soon as possible. I could put some extra time in
over the weekend. How about you?
M-Cn Probably-just let me check my calendar.
Part 4
M-Cn (71)At Volkov Tire and Auto Service, we're proud to serve the Livingstone Valley area.
(71)We offer quality automotive maintenance and repairs at affordable prices. Our mechanics
are the best in the industry, and our dedication to customer service shows. Once again,
(72)readers of the Livingstone Valley Chronicle have awarded us with the title of Best in the
Valley. That’s five years in a row! And to celebrate, we're offering ten percent off all oil
changes in July. (73)To get this deal, you must schedule an appointment, either by phone or
online. Appointments are filling up fast!
M-Cn (74)Today’s episode of the Financial Parade Podcast is about the possibilities and
limitations of marketing on social media. How can businesses improve on their marketing
efforts and do a better job of reaching their target audience? To help us answer this, we are
joined by Magali Bertrand, Marketing director at Blue Lane Consulting. (75)Ms. Bertrand is a
frequent guest on the show because she is good at taking complex business principles and
breaking them down to offer clear, simple advice. But first, (76)I'd like to discuss the results of
my recent survey where you all shared your approaches to product placement.
W-Br (77)Next Wednesday, Arlington Landscaping will deliver the potted plants we ordered to
brighten up the common areas in our office. (78)Studies have shown that plants are great stress
relievers and can increase workplace productivity. We think you'll find that this is a great
improvement to our work environment. If you'd like a small plant for your desk, the company
will cover the cost. To choose your plant, (79)please check the catalog in the staff room. It has
M-Cn In local news, the abandoned shoe factory in the central business district is finally getting
a makeover. (80)The building has been empty for three years since the factory moved to its
new, larger space south of town. (81)After hearing many proposals, the town council voted last
night to sell the building to developer Matthew Hughes, who will convert it into family
housing: ten modem, comfortable units with a parking garage underground. (82)Up next, it
looks like the rain is on the way out, giving way to blue skies this weekend. Samantha is here to
tell us all about it.
W-Am Before we end this transportation agency meeting, (83) I want to give you an update on
the Springdale bridge replacement project. The project is moving forward. However, (84)we are
more than six months past the scheduled completion date. But this is just one of our many
projects. Now, this delay is frustrating to residents who are dealing with traffic congestion.
Therefore, (85) I strongly recommend that we hold a press conference to address specific
concerns.
W-Br Attention, everyone. I hope you're enjoying the second day of our weekend workshop on
leadership skills for entrepreneurs. During yesterday's session, we conducted a discussion about
goal setting, and we did that together as a group. However, (86)today I'll be matching you with
a partner for a one-on-one discussion. So, (87)start thinking about any improvements you’d like
to make to your communication skills, because that’s what you'll be sharing with each other.
And (88)later this afternoon, we'll enjoy a prepared lunch, which has been generously donated
to us by Blue Star Catering Company. We're grateful to them for their support.
M-Cn (89)This is Adisa from Car Pro returning your call. In your message, you said your
sedan seems sluggish and isn’t accelerating well. There are a number of things that could be
causing that, and (89) prices vary with the repair. (90)lt could be as simple as a clogged oil
filter, which is inexpensive to fix. But we'll have to take a look. Oh, by the way, (91)we’re
closing early tomorrow, but we can get you in the day after. We'll open at eight a.m.
M-Au (92)Thanks, everyone, for helping set up the showroom floor with the displays of the
new bedroom and living room sets. They look great. (93)Many of you have asked for time off
next Wednesday to attend the town parade. I wasn’t sure I could grant those requests, but after
thinking about it, I realized that that day will probably not be a profitable day for us anyway. I'll
post a new employee schedule! Oh, and one more quick announcement— (94)I need all of you
to put in an order for a new uniform. It's time we replaced them.
W-Am Hi. (95)This is Emily calling from Speedy Services. I'm picking you up from the central
train station today. I see you selected a pickup location near the ticket windows, but there's
heavy traffic on that street. (95, 96)Would it be possible to change your pickup location to right
outside the station’s grand concourse? (95)It’s the designated area for rideshare services.
(97)Please let me know if you agree with this change by responding to the prompt within the
app. Thanks!
W-Br Good morning. (98) My presentation will look closely at the nutritional benefits of eating
fruit. Patients often wonder whether the amount of sugar in fruit makes fruit unhealthy, and
some even consider limiting it in their diet. But it's more nuanced than that. (99) Last year, I
published a paper reporting on my research on eating the current recommended serving of fruit
each day versus eating less of it for weight-loss purposes. I'll spend the next 45 minutes going
through the results, and then it'll be time for the coffee break. (100) During the coffee break,
feel free to wander to the dining room, where our sponsor has set up a booth to sample a new
nutritional beverage.
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(D) He’s ironing a shirt
2.(A) They’re glancing at a monitor.
(B) They’re putting pens in a jar.
(C) They’re wiping off a desk.
(D) They’re examining a document.
3. (A) Some people are taking a ride on a boat.
(B) A boat is floating under a bridge.
(C) A boat is being loaded with cargo.
(D) Some people are rowing a boat past a lighthouse.
4. (A) There’s a fire burning in a fireplace.
(B) There’s a guitar beside a fireplace.
(C) Some cables have been left on the ground in a pile.
(D) A television is being packed into a box.
5. (A) Some people are riding bicycles through a field.
(B) Some people are moving a picnic table.
(C) There are some mountains in the distance.
(D) A bicycle has fallen over on the ground
6. (A) Some couches have been pushed against a wall.
(B) Some lights have been hung from the ceiling.
(C) Some cushions have been stacked on the floor.
(D) Some flowers have been arranged in a vase
7. M-Au Does the shop open on Sundays? w-Am (A) Yes, at one o’clock. (B) Because we
drove. (C) I'd like to return this item, please.
8. W-Br Where did these oranges come from?
M-Au_ (A) Here’s a basket you can use. (B) From a supplier in California. (C) That umbrella is
a nice color.
9. w-Am Should I make the dinner reservation for Friday or Saturday?
w-Br (A) The Beachside Bistro. (B) Saturday is better. (C) A large plate of pasta.
10. M-Au_ Will Dr. lvanova be late today?
W-Br (A) No, you shouldn’t have to wait long. (B) It’s just under the desk. (C) Sure, I can do
that for you.
11. M-Au_ Aren’t there locker rooms at this gym?
M-Cn_ (A) These socks are quite comfortable. (B) She teaches an exercise class. (C) Yes,
they’re on the lower floor.
12. M-Cn Who needs a copy of my safety training certificate?
w-Am (A) Maksim does. (B) You can hang your vest on that hook. (C) No, I’m certain about
that.
13. M-Cn Could you phone Mr. Feras and let him know we're in the hotel lobby?
w-Br (A) Thank you, it was just renovated. (B) A free continental breakfast. (C) Yes, of course.
14. W-Br Where does she sell her handmade jewelry?
M-Au (A) They’ll give you a discount. (B) A pair of earrings. (C) At a store in the city center.
15. W-Br You're taking a business class in the afternoon, aren’t you?
M-Cn (A) Actually, it’s in the morning. (B) That office is on the corner. (C) I have the train
schedule here.
16. M-Au Could I see some sample floral arrangements before I order?
W-Br (A) It’s for an award ceremony. (B) A charge for expedited delivery. (C) Certainly, I
have some right here.
17. M-Cn Don’t you want to buy the black sofa?
M-Au (A) Some customer reviews. (B) We already have one. (C) I take my coffee with sugar.
18. M-Au_ Do you have this jacket in a larger size?
w-Am (A) Oh, I’m not a sales associate. (B) I’ve read the information packet. (C) A very large
uniform
19. W-Am Where did you first learn about the job opening?
M-Au_ (A) Are there any outdoor tables available? (B)The door to the building is still open.
(C) I read an online newspaper every morning.
20. W-Br Should I bring anything to the meeting?
M-Cn (A) Probably in the conference room. (B) They were hired by our manager. (C) Do we
have enough handouts?
21. W-Am What was the total charge for the hotel stay?
M-Au (A) I’d have to look at the receipt. (B) The fitness center is across from the reception
desk. (C) I'll be eating breakfast in my room.
22. W-Am What was the total charge for the hotel stay?
M-Au (A) I’d have to look at the receipt. (B) The fitness center is across from the reception
desk. (C) I'll be eating breakfast in my room.
23. W-Br I'd like to attend the job fair next month.
M-Au (A) The speech was inspiring. (B) Tunji updated the memo.(C) Registration closed
yesterday.
24. W-Br Hasn’t anyone called you back for the second interview yet?
M-Cn (A) A new phone number. (B) Yes, any available position. (C) I’m still waiting.
25. M-Au How many tickets do we need for tonight’s concert?
W-Am (A) The theater is on Johnson Avenue. (B) At seven thirty sharp. (C) I'll buy mine at the
door.
26. W-Am When are they going to decide who to hire?
M-Cn (A) A much higher salary. (B) A lot of good résumés have come in. (C) In the building
across the street
27. W-Am When are they going to decide who to hire?
M-Cn (A) A much higher salary. (B) A lot of good résumés have come in. (C) In the building
across the street
28. W-Am How are the database updates coming along?
w-Br (A) I’ve been really busy with the Williams account. (B) Some customer addresses. (C)
She arrives on Wednesday.
29. M-Au When can I bring these boxes into the warehouse?
w-Am (A) Ten in a package. (B) Thanks—I just bought it. (C) We'll need to clear some space.
30. M-Cn The market on Fifth Street is closed for a week.
W-Br (A) Some new clothes. (B) Is there another one nearby? (C) The price has been marked
down.
31. M-Au Does the company pay for professional-development courses?
w-Br (A) Insook helped develop a new product. (B) We do have a significant budget surplus.
(C) He’s always so professional.

Part 3:
w-Am: Excuse me, but (32)wasn’t the ferry to Osaka supposed to leave at ten o’clock?
M-Cn: (32)Yes, but (33)the port authority has suspended all marine traffic due to rough water.
W-Am: I see. Does that mean ferries are canceled all day?
M-Cn: This storm is expected to pass in about three hours. But operations should return to
normal after that. Your ticket will be good until midnight.
W-Am: OK. (34)Then I guess I'll grab some lunch nearby.
M-Cn: I highly recommend Mary’s Café for sandwiches and soup.
W-Br Good morning. (35)Are you looking for any particular library book, magazine, or
newspaper?
M-Cn Actually, no. (36) I'm here because I got an e-mail this morning telling me that I have an
overdue book. But I returned it to the after-hours bin last night.
W-Br (37)Sometimes a book gets returned and put back on the shelves without being entered
into the system first. I can take a look. Can you tell me the title?
M-Au: Hi. I’m Malik. (38) I talked to you this morning on the phone about a price quote for
some painting you want done.
W-Br: Oh, hi. Come in. Yes, I want to change the color in the dining room to something lighter.
M-Au: Not a problem. But (39) I do want to stress that the quote may be higher than you
expected because going from a darker color to a lighter one requires more than one coat of
paint.
W-Br: I understand. And (40)will you move the table and chairs out of the room before you
start?
M-Au: That shouldn’t be necessary. We can cover them with a drop cloth.
W-Am Hi. This is my first time in here. Nice place! Looks like you've got lots of state-of-the-
art equipment.
M-Au Yes, (41) we just opened this week. All the exercise bikes, treadmills, and workout
stations that you see are brand-new.
W-Am Great! (42)I’m considering joining. My office is right around the corner.
M-Au Well, (42)here’s a brochure with a description of our membership levels. I’m happy to
answer any questions.
W-Am Thanks. I do like to swim a few times a week. Do you have a pool?
M-Au We do. (43)Why don’t we start by walking around so I can show you all of our facilities?
M-Cn Hello. (44)What brings you into our leasing office today?
W-Am Hi. I currently live in unit 217, but I’m wondering if there are any larger units available
to rent in the building.
M-Cn Let me see. Apartment 410 is quite large, and the lease on it ends this November. It’s a
thousand per month. Does that interest you?
w-Am (45) I did just get promoted at work recently, so l can afford to spend more. So, that
won't be a problem.
M-Cn Great. (46)I'll call the current tenant and we can figure out a time for a viewing.
M-Au Hello, Ms. Bajaj. I’m glad we have a chance to meet today to discuss your business.
What’s your company’s main goal?
W-Br Well, (47)recently, my craft supply store has started receiving a lot of online orders. It’s
important that I get feedback from those customers about the products that I’m selling.
M-Au (48)We can design an online survey for you. It’s automatically e-mailed out to your
customers a week after their order is delivered. We've had a lot of success getting people to
respond to those.
W-Br That's a great idea. (49)Then perhaps I could offer a future discount to any customer who
completes the survey.
M-Au: Hello. I’m from District Flower Store, and I have your centerpiece order.
M-Cn: (50)Let me get the hotel’s event manager here; she’s the one that ordered. Yuliya? You
have a delivery from District Flower Store at reception.
W-Am: Hi! I’m glad you’re early. (51) The wedding’s this evening, but we’re already setting
up the ballroom.
M-Au: I'll need you to acknowledge receipt. Could you sign here? And then, where should I
unload your calla lily centerpieces?
W-Am: Calla lilies? I ordered lilacs for the wedding centerpieces!
M-Au: Oh, I wouldn’t know. I just deliver.
W-Am: Well, (52)let me call your boss. We need this sorted out right away.
M-Cn Excuse me, Ms. Campbell. (53)My engineer, Adisa, is still on your roof, but I just
wanted to let you know we’re almost done with the inspection.
W-Br How does everything look?
M-Cn Oh, here’s Adisa now. He can answer that.
M-Au: I conducted a thorough inspection. (54)There’s no structural damage. All of the support
beams are intact, but we'll have to replace some of the shingles that were blown away in the
storm.
W-Br Well (54)that’s a relief. I was worried that I’d need major repairs.
M-Au (55) I’m afraid you'll have to close your store while we replace the shingles. But we'll be
able to finish in one day.
M-Cn (55)Does Tuesday work for you?
W-Br (55)That’s fine.
M-Cn Excuse me, Ms. Campbell. (53)My engineer, Adisa, is still on your roof, but I just
wanted to let you know we’re almost done with the inspection.
W-Br How does everything look?
M-Cn Oh, here’s Adisa now. He can answer that.
M-Au: I conducted a thorough inspection. (54)There’s no structural damage. All of the support
beams are intact, but we'll have to replace some of the shingles that were blown away in the
storm.
W-Br Well (54)that’s a relief. I was worried that I’d need major repairs.
M-Au (55) I’m afraid you'll have to close your store while we replace the shingles. But we'll be
able to finish in one day.
M-Cn (55)Does Tuesday work for you?
W-Br (55)That’s fine.
M-Au: Hi, Erina. (56)I’m sorry about missing the morning meeting! My commute was
horrendous.
w-Am: No worries. The meeting notes will be sent out. What happened?
M-Au (57)The Metro system’s renovating some station platforms, and it added an extra half
hour to my commute. Trains in both directions are only using one track, and (57)the train’s my
only option!
w-Am: Well, there is a rapid-transit bus service.
M-Au: I wasn’t aware of that. I’m still new to this city. How do I get more information?
w-Am: (58)I’ll send you links to their Web site and system map.
M-Cn: Hello, Silvia. Good to see you again. (59)My consultancy firm has been working hard to
help you grow your clothing company.
W-Br: Thanks. (59)I never expected so much attention for my clothing designs, but I’m so
pleased with the reactions.
M-Cn: OK. (60)What do you think about approaching Regents department stores?
W-Br: They usually market to a younger clientele.
M-Cn: I see. (61)Let me get you a list of other stores we also had in mind.
w-Am Luis, (62)I noticed something while I was directing yesterday’s rehearsal. (63)I had a
problem while I was trying to give some directions to the actors during act three. I wanted to
ask you about it since you're in charge of lighting.
M-Cn Sure. (63)What is it?
w-Am (63)One of the footlights at the front of the stage was flickering, which was distracting.
It made it hard to see the actors’ faces and costumes. Can you do something to fix it?
M-Cn Actually, I’ve already ordered a replacement. It should be here tomorrow.
W-Am Great. Thanks. (64) I can’t believe opening night is next week. Everyone has put so
much M-Au Hey, Hiroko. (65)I got the e-mail invite to the company retreat. I’m surprised that
it’s in June this year, instead of September.
W-Br Yeah, we changed the dates so we could try out this venue. (66)I toured it last month and
was really impressed. The rooms especially are so comfortable. There weren't any openings in
September, though.
M-Au I’m sure it'll be worth the change. Your team in Human Resources plans great events.
W-Br Here, just pulled up their Web site. Take a look. Staff can choose one of these activities
on the second day of the retreat.
M-Au (67) I’ve never been kayaking. This looks like a good chance to try it.
M-Cn: Hi. (68)You must be with the camera crew. I'm Hector, head archaeologist here at the
Arnaud Castle dig site.
W-Am: Nice to meet you. I’m Ling. (68)Since it’s our first day of filming for our TV
documentary special, we're mainly going to capture general footage of your team at work.
M-Cn: Great! (69)We’re working in quadrant two today. We’ve been finding lots of pottery, so
you may capture us unearthing more.
W-Am: I see. This excavation has been a lengthy process, right?
M-Cn: It has. We'd actually hoped to be further along, but (70)there’ve been lots of
thunderstorms lately, which have slowed things down.
Part 4:
W-Am Hello. (71)You’ve reached Imperial Electric and Gas, the number one power company
in the Northeast region. Please hold for the next available representative. If you’re calling about
reported electrical outages in Cedar Springs, (72)rest assured that technicians are on-site now
and services will be fully restored this afternoon. Or (73)if you've recently moved and are
calling to either start or stop services, please visit our Web site to fill out a form to have a work
order completed. Thank you.
W-Br (74)This weekend, we'll be installing new security software on our internal servers. This
is a little more involved than a routine update—(74)we need to have an extra layer of protection
on our customers’ personal data. So, we’re all being asked to help prepare for this event.
(75)Before we leave the office on Friday, we'll need to shut down our computers to enable the
patch. (76)Marta Fuentes is here to explain how we'll finish the installation on our devices
when we come in on Monday.
M-Cn (77)Let me remind everyone that starting on Monday, the main entrance to the office
building will be inaccessible while the road is being widened and repaved. This also means that
our usual parking lot won’t be available. But don’t worry—there’s plenty of space in the
parking garage next to the Jay Building. (78)For your convenience, the company will be
providing a van service that will run every fifteen minutes until the project is completed. The
van will operate between seven and nine a.m., and then again between four and six p.m.
(79)We'll be posting project updates on our Web site, so be sure to check it regularly.
W-Br Hi, Asako. (80)l’m following up about the hotel you asked me to book for our client
visiting from India next month. (81)You wanted to reserve a room for her at the Maple Lodge,
but it’s fully booked that week. So I’ve been looking at other hotels in the area, and there is one
on Jefferson Avenue. It’s a little farther from our office, but it looks like a nice place. (82)They
also have a complimentary shuttle bus that can take our guest back and forth from our office.
Call me and let me know what you think.
M-Cn I'd like to start by giving everyone an update on our latest project. As you know, in order
to stay on top as a leading shipping company, (83)we need to continually make changes to meet
our customers’ expectations. Since our customers prefer doing almost everything digitally,
(84)we’re going to introduce a new delivery tracking service. By using a smartphone
application, customers will be able to see where their package is in real time. Of course,
implementing this will be a major project for us and will take place over the coming year. So
(84)next month, we'll begin working with developers from XKP Software on creating this
tracking service.
W-Br I’m so happy we got the exclusive video footage of the mayor’s response today. (86)We
were able to beat the other networks in getting that interview to the public! I wanted to give you
all a heads-up that (87)next month we'll be providing a behind-the-scenes tour for students who
are exploring our field as a potential career path. They'll see things like the assignment
coordination desk, our studios, and the control room. (88)I’m looking for a few volunteers who
can spare an hour of their time to do this. Please e-mail me if you're interested.
M-Au Congratulations on a successful third quarter, everyone! (89)You've all done such a great
job selling our ovens and refrigerators that we've already exceeded our sales expectations for
the year! (90)To celebrate, we'd like to invite the sales team to join us for a company dinner.
The dinner will be held on Thursday, December twentieth at the Canterbury Restaurant.
(91)You might want to carpool or take public transportation to the event—the restaurant is near
the stadium and there’s a sports event that night.
W-Am I hope you've enjoyed this tour of historic homes in Salona City. (92)I founded this tour
company five years ago, and I’m happy to announce that next month my company’s expanding
its offerings. (93)We’re launching a new walking tour that will focus on the various murals and
statues located throughout the city center. We know tourists like you often visit the exhibitions
at our art museum, but art isn’t only inside the walls of a museum. (94)Here are some brochures
with information, including the times and prices.
M-Cn In local news, (95)the Bayland Transit Agency has announced that construction has
begun on the new Alexton train station, which will offer a direct rail connection to the city
center. Spokesperson Claudia Schneider explained that (96) the agency initially considered a
more elaborate design with a projected cost of 300 million dollars but ultimately decided to go
with a more cost-effective and straightforward proposal with a price tag of 250 million dollars.
Not only is it more economical, but an earlier completion date is expected. (97) The building
will have an adjacent small park for public use, and beginning in May, residents will be invited
to vote on ideas for it.
W-Am Welcome, everyone, to the grand opening of the Wilton Business Center. (98)As the
mayor, I’m pleased to see this kind of growth in our city. And (99) the environmentally friendly
elements incorporated into the design make this building special. In particular, this building is
equipped with a water recycling system and insulation made from repurposed cloth. While
today is the grand opening, one part of the building— (100)the recreation center—will not be
available for use until next month, as final touches are still being added to that floor.
 TEST 5
1. (A) The worker is carrying some plants.
(B) The worker is reading a sign.
(C) The worker is pushing a cart.- đẩy xe
(D) The worker is writing some notes
2. (A) Some of the people are pulling suitcases.- kéo xe
(B) Some of the people are relaxing on benches – thư giãn trên ghế dài
(C) Some of the people are putting luggage onto a rack.
(D) Some of the people are waiting in line to purchase a ticket.
3. (A) She's looking into her backpack.
(B) She's tying the laces of her boots – buộc giày
(C) She's hiking on an outdoor path- đi bộ trên con đường ngoài trời
(D) She's walking out of a tunnel.- đường hầm
4. (A) He’s holding the handle of a shopping cart.
(B) He’s plugging a cord into a wall outlet- cắm dây vào ổ
(C) He’s looking into a kitchen cupboard.
(D) He’s kneeling down on a tile floor- quỳ trên sàn gạch
5. (A) Seats have been arranged under some umbrellas.
(B) Some street signs are being taken down.
(C) Some bushes are being trimmed- cây đang được cắt tỉa
(D) Some chairs are being folded and stacked – xếp và chồng lên nhau
6. (A) Some cushions have been laid on the floor.
(B) Books have been piled up by a glass door.- chất chồng
(C) A light fixture is suspended from the ceiling- treo trần nhà
(D) A rug has been rolled up against a wall – cuộn
7. W-Br_ There’s a meeting in the conference room soon, right?
M-Au_ (A) Yes, it’s for the whole department. (B) No, put it in the closet. (C) The rent is too
high.
8. M-Au Why hasn’t the mural- bức tranh tường in the lobby been painted yet?
M-Cn (A) Red and yellow. (B) Please pick up the ladder. (C) Because the artist is out of
town.
9. M-Cn_ Do you prefer writing in the morning or the afternoon?
W-Br (A) My publisher requested edits. (B) Thanks for providing a solution. (C) Mornings
are usually better for me.
10. W-Am I suggest we paint the waiting room light blue
M-Cn (A) Doctor Park has an opening at three. (B) That’s a good idea. (C) I prefer the red
jacket.
11. M-Au_ Did you know that the music school is closed on Sundays?
W-Br (A) Forty dollars an hour. (B) No, I didn’t know that. (C) I saw the piano recital.
12. W-Am How do I find the office manager?
M-Cn_ (A) The receptionist- lễ tân would know. (B) Desk lamps and headsets. (C) Twelve
euros.
13. M-Au When did you place the order for the lumber?- gỗ
 w-Br (A) Yes, it’s a great place for hiking. (B) It’s out of stock right now. (C) The
warehouse on William Street.
14. M-Cn_ Where is the new packaging machine?
W-Br (A) Ten packages a minute. (B) We met last Thursday. (C) We decided to keep the
old one.
15. W-Br_ I'll be out of the office this afternoon.
M-Au (A) An awfully long commute. (B) OK—I’ll update your schedule. (C) It’s right
down the hallway.
16. W-Am Are you taking a vacation once this project is over?- kết thúc
M-Au (A) Yes—l’m planning a trip to Barcelona. (B) This is your second time, isn’t it? (C)
Blueprints for a high-rise building- Bản thiết kế cho một tòa nhà cao tầng.
17. M-Au__Let’s post the sales report to our team’s Web page.
w-Am (A) We're sharing a taxi to the airport. (B) I can do that. (C) A recent hiring decision
18. M-Au Which airline are you planning on using?
W-Br (A) The usual one.- cái thông thường (B) A one-way ticket. (C) Yes, you can use
mine.
19. M-Cn_ Where’s this shipment of parts being sent?- Lô hàng linh kiện này được gửi đi đâu?
w-Br (A) Around five thirty this evening. (B) To the assembly plant in Dublin. (C) Just half
the order.
20. W-Br_ Who paid for lunch?
M-Cn (A) I just ate. (B) It closes at five. (C) Alberto did.
21. M-Cn How many employees work in your department?
w-Am (A) I don’t mind taking notes at the meeting. (B) A couple dozen – 1 tá, I think. (C)
It’s seven meters long.
22. M-Cn_ We should leave for our training course soon, shouldn’t we?
W-Br_ (A) We still have a few minutes. (B) There’s a map on the wall. (C) Two sessions
per day.
23. W-Am Isn’t there a limit on travel expenses?
M-Au_ (A) To fix the vending- tự động machine. (B) One hundred dollars per day. (C)
Next to the travel agency.
24. M-Cn When should I tell the director that I’m interested in the management position?- Khi
nào tôi nên nói với giám đốc rằng tôi quan tâm đến vị trí quản lý?
W-Br (A) Yes, we’re extending our business (B) Didn’t Andrey direct the play? (C) I’m
not on the hiring team.
25. w-Am The layout of the footwear department has changed.
M-Au (A) There’s a charging station in the café. (B) Yes, a three-bedroom apartment. (C)
The store has a new manager.
26. W-Br Can you look at this month’s revenue report?
M-Cn (A) The news program is informative. (B) I have some free time tomorrow
afternoon. (C) He started that position in July.
27. W-Am Why haven’t the windows been replaced yet?
M-Au (A) Not too much wind, no. (B) Look in the filing cabinet. (C) Did you see the cost
estimate?
28. Isn’t your suitcase going to be heavier than the permitted weight?
(A) The building permit arrived today. (B) There are seats in the lobby. (C) I'll have to pay
a little bit extra.
29. M-Cn Who manufactures the engines for our machines?
W-Am (A) Koji is in charge of supplier contracts. (B) I’m sorry—the storage room is
full. (C) That’s a cargo airplane.
30. W-Br Should we meet at the department store on Fifth Street or the one on Grover Lane?
M-Cn (A) Let’s ask Patricia first. (B) No, I don’t mind. (C) How much does it cost?
31. W-Am Which band is playing at the club tonight?
M-Au (A) There’s always a comedy- hài kịch show on Thursday nights. (B) Yes, I’ve
played the piano for many years. (C) Their number one hit.
32
What problem does the woman describe?
A. A room is not available.
B. A window will not open.
C. A projector is not working.- keep shutting off
D. The weather has changed suddenly.
33
What does the man suggest doing?
A. Moving to a different room
B. Calling a technician
C. Canceling an event
D. Ordering some supplies
34
What does the man hand to the woman?
A. An umbrella
B. Some keys
C. A cable
D. Some printouts
W-Br Hi, Shenchao, (32) I'm practicing my presentation in the conference room across the hall,
and the projector in there keeps shutting off. I think it's overheating. Has this happened to you?
M-Cn Oh, that projector is old. It really needs to be replaced. (33) If I were you, l'd just move to
room 204 and practice there. Also, that room has a window. It's much nicer.
W-Br OK. Thanks.
M-Cn By the way, (34)you’ll need a special cable to connect to the control panel in that room.
Here, you can use this one. Just leave it plugged in when you're finished.
W-Am Hi. (35) I'm Amanda Hoffman, and I'm on the panel of publishing experts. I was told to
check in here at the registration desk.
M-Au Yes, Ms. Hoffman. Welcome to the Portland Literary Conference. (36) Here's your
registration packet, which includes a gift card to thank you for participating.
W-Am Oh, thank you. Just to confirm, the panel discussion begins at three P.M., right?
M-Au Yes, but (37) we do ask that all panel members arrive ten minutes beforehand. I hope
you enjoy the conference!
W-Br (38) I'm looking for a gift for my brother's birthday party this weekend. He loves teas,
and you have so many varieties!
M-Cn Well, (39) I could recommend a quality brand if you know what type he enjoys.
W-Br Oh, I'm not sure. Hmm. Maybe I should get him a gift card so he can choose his own.
M-Cn That's a good idea.
W-Br l'Il get one for 50 dollars. (40)Do your cards have an expiration date?
M-Cn Yes. We ask that they be used within one year of purchase.
M-Au: Thanks for meeting with us, Ms. Raj. (41) We're excited to learn about the product your
company has developed for factories like ours.
W-Am: I’m happy to tell you about it. (42)It’s an application to monitor factory machines. It
identifies problems in operations and generates a report about the efficiency of each machine.
M-C:n That sounds great! We have about 100 machine operators here. How much training
would be involved?
W-Am: About an hour's worth. (43)We provide a video with step-by-step instructions.
M-Au: Excellent. That’s good to know.
W-Am Hi. (44)l'd like to go to the Baldwin Theater. The address is 91 Circle Drive.
M-Cn (44)Sure, (45) but did you know they're resurfacing Circle Drive? (44)I just dropped
someone off in that area.
W-Am Oh, really? I've got a ticket to a play, and the show starts at seven thirty. They don't let
you in if you're late.
M-Cn Well, let me see. (45,46) I can turn onto Felton Street and cut over to Lancaster Drive.
It's a little out of the way, but it'll get you close to the theater.
W-Br Do you have a minute to discuss the budget for the upcoming Vancouver meeting?
(47)I’ve looked over the travel requests you submitted for your team. Last year we sent only
two representatives.
M-Au (47)Ms. Tamura has just given us approval to send three. In fact, (48)the clients are
looking to expand their online service options, and the third representative we’re bringing is
particularly knowledgeable about that.
W-Br OK. I guess we'll have to find savings somewhere else, then.
M-Au l’ve already looked into some new meeting venues. (49)The Renova Hotel is offering
discounted corporate rates this month.
W-Am Good morning. (50)l wanted to meet today to discuss the recent decline in our museum's
ticket sales. You're the outreach coordinator, so I’m hoping you might have some ideas on how
we can attract more community involvement.
M-Cn Well, (51)l recently read an article about a museum in Chicago that has a room where
visitors can paint on the walls. It’s become very popular. We could try it here—we have that
huge room on the third floor that isn’t being used.
W-Am That's a great idea. (52)Can you draft a list of the supplies we would need to make sure
we have the budget for them?
W-Br Thilo, (53)this is Ms. Gao, a new customer. She’s purchasing an upholstered sofa. We
just walked around our showroom, and she’s decided on our Hudson model.
M-Cn One of our best sellers!
W-Am It is really comfortable.
W-Br Can you assist her with the paperwork for our payment plan?
M-Cn Sure. Happy to help you, Ms. Gao. Are you getting the standard fabric?
w-Am No—I’d like to select a custom fabric.
M-Cn Just so you know, (54)the price will increase some with a custom order.
W-Am I think it’s worth the extra cost. It’ll really brighten up my living room.
M-Cn Wonderful. (55)Now in order to set up a payment plan, I'll need to see some
identification. A driver's license will do.
W-Am: Good morning, Mr. Tong. I’m here to check on my order. (56) How are the chairs
coming along?
M-Cn: (56)The machines have been assembling them. They’re almost ready. Right over here.
W-Am: Wow, they look so nice!
M-Cn (57)Look at the curved shape of the back. The only way you can get that unique shape is
by means of the specialized laser we use.
W-Am: Amazing! Can I also see the pullout sofa?
M-Cn: Not right now. It’s being treated with mineral oil. But (58)later today I should be able to
take a photo and send it to you.
M-Au: Hi, So-Jin. (59)I just heard that Ms. Yoon is retiring next month.
W-Br: l’ll be sorry to see her go. She was my mentor when I first joined the firm, and we've
worked on dozens of projects together.
M-Au: (60) It's a bit hard to imagine our sales team without her. (61)Has anybody approached
you about leading the team after she’s gone?
W-Br: (61)Yes, and I’ve thought about it. It’s a big step up, even for someone like me who's
worked in Sales for eight years. And Human Resources hasn’t even posted the job description
yet.
M-Au: Well, we need someone with experience.
W-Am: Rajesh, (62) It was nice to see you here in New York again this year.
M-Cn: Same here. (62) I look forward to attending the Theater Technology Conference again
next year.
W-Am: (63) I really enjoyed your talk, especially the information you provided on acoustics. Is
it published anywhere? I'd like to have a closerlook.
M-Cn: Actually, it is. You can find the article in last November’s issue of Theater Sound. It’s
posted online.
W-Am: Great. I'll look it up.
M-Cn: Oh—(64)my train leaves in fourteen minutes. I have to get going. Safe travels, Camille!
M-Cn Welcome to Orlando’s Deli. If you’d like to try one of our daily specials, they’re on the
board behind me.
W-Br Wow, that’s a great menu. (65)The vegetable curry looks good. Is it spicy?
M-Cn No, it’s very mild—but we just sold out, unfortunately.
W-Br In that case, (66)I’ll have the lasagna.
M-Cn Great choice. By the way, (67)we just opened our new patio this week in case you'd like
to sit outside.
W-Br Actually, it is a beautiful day. (67)And your patio looks lovely.
W-Am I'm excited about our hike today here at Marina Park. And (68)I’m so glad we got to the
park early before it gets crowded. Which trail should we hike?
M-Au Let’s take a look at the map. We’re at the visitor center, and there’s a shuttle that stops at
different trailheads.
W-Am Right. It looks like the Creek Trail and the Pond Trail are fairly short. I’d like to do a
more challenging hike.
M-Au OK. (69)How about the Waterfall Trail?
W-Am (69)That sounds good. And look—(70)there’s a video about the park. We can watch
while we wait.
Hi, Ms. Cho. I’m calling from Springdale Lights. (71)Yesterday, you ordered 24 of our purple
solar lanterns for your upcoming event. (72)Unfortunately, our supplier won't be able to get us
purple lanterns for another three weeks, so we only have yellow ones in stock. (73)We would
like to offer you a ten percent discount on them to apologize for this. Please call us back to
confirm whether you'd like the yellow solar lights, and we'll set them aside for you.
M-Au (74)Welcome to Osterwind Estate. The former owner, Ms. Yuping Wei, was a famous
painter. What's special about this estate is that Ms. Wei designed it herself, including the
landscaping. (75)We're asking volunteers to clear debris from the walkways around the gardens
in preparation for the estate’s first season as a public park. You can pick up a bag and gloves
from the patio area. And remember, be sure to see me as you check out before you leave.
(76)All volunteers are eligible for a complimentary visitor pass that you can use to access the
estate and attend any events held here all summer long.
M-Cn Good morning, Ms. Espinosa. This is Marcel Fournier. It's Saturday morning, and I'm on
my way to the airport. This is a little out of the ordinary, but (77)l'm calling because in my
haste I left a note with Mr. Hang's mobile phone number on my office desk. He's picking me up
from the airport, and I'll be stuck if I can't reach him. (77,78)I'll need you to go into the office
and text me with the number. I know this is inconvenient. (79)I'll check my messages once I
land in San Diego.
W-Am Hi, everyone! Thanks for watching today. If you're new to my channel, you should
know that (80) my videos focus on ways that we can repurpose common objects so that they
don’t end up in landfills. In this video, you'll learn how to make candles from old and leftover
crayons. (81)Your first step is to collect the items you'll need. You may already have some old
crayons around the house, or you can ask your friends and neighbors for theirs. I'll be covering
a lot of steps, but don’t worry, (82)a full written version of the instructions is available on my
Web site. I recommend downloading those later for future reference.
W-Br Thank you all for coming to this press conference. As you know, (83)the Grand Falls
Bridge improvement work has been underway for almost a year. We're nearing the final stage
of sanding and painting the newly built portions. (84) I know the fishing community has
expressed concern over the potential environmental impact of this project on our local marine
life. Well, all required studies were conducted a year ago. I'll take some questions now. (85)
After that, our special-events coordinator will discuss the bridge-opening ceremony that’s being
planned.
W-Am Hello, Mr. Smith. (86) I hope you’re getting settled into your office space in our
building. I’m calling about some large packages that arrived for your company last week. We're
keeping them for you in the storage room downstairs. (87)The lease agreement says
management will hold packages for five days. It's been ten days. Please give me a call and let
me know when you can come down to claim them so (88)I can be there to open the storage
room door for you.
(89)Our next story concerns Ferndale Valley. It’s well-known that the area is one of the
windiest locations in the region, and one company would like to take advantage of that natural
energy source. Breeze Capture hopes to install dozens of wind turbines by the end of next year.
(90)The company is looking for local farmers who are interested in leasing some of their land
for the project. (91)In addition to being paid for the land use, participants will also be
compensated for the energy that is generated by the turbines. For more information, e-
mail info@breezecapture.com.
M-Cn Hello, Mr. Kimura. (92)l'm calling from Feras Portable Storage. You recently ordered a
container to store and move your household belongings in. (93)I'm calling to confirm that your
container will be delivered tomorrow morning at nine o'clock. The driver will place it in your
driveway. After the delivery, if you could, (94)please complete the customer feedback survey
that we'll e-mail you. It will help us to improve our service. Thanks.
W-Am (95)This is the custodial staff's cabinet for cleaning supplies. As part of your training,
you'll be expected to learn which cleaning solutions are used for different surfaces in the hotel,
such as carpet and tile flooring. (96)The spray bottle on the top shelf, Baxlon, is for glass
surfaces. The product directly under the spray bottle is brand new. It was just released this
month, and it’s excellent for polishing furniture. Oh, and (97)every Tuesday at one o'clock, a
delivery truck brings any supplies that we're low on. Don’t forget to check that.
M-Au Welcome back to this professional development workshop. (98)We’ll continue from
where we left off in our discussion on advertising through social media using videos, and we'll
end today’s meeting by performing a group task. (98)Last week, we discussed the planning
phase for a video marketing campaign. (99)Today, we'll move on to the production phase.
During this phase, you'll need to ensure that high-quality equipment is used for lighting and
camera work and that you have the best video editors you can get for the job. (100)We're very
lucky to have an expert here today to talk about her experience with the process. Please give
your attention to Usha Madan.