AUDIO TRANSCRIPTS
11. What about waiting until later?
(A) I haven’t received the letter.
(B) We should finish it now.
(C) Yes, it took forever.
12. When does our loan agreement expire?
(A) They’re still alone in the office.
(B) A banking representative.
(C) At the end of the month.
13. Does the library lend audio books?
(A) Yes, but they don’t have many.
(B) Turn it up, please.
(C) No, I’ve never been there.
14. How long will the ad in the paper run?
(A) We’ve paid for two weeks.
(B) I go for a jog every other day.
(C) I added them together.
15. Why is the house being painted orange?
(A) No, thanks. I’m not hungry.
(B) That’s their favorite color.
(C) At 6-6-2 Oakview Lane.
16. Is it faster to take 39th Street or the freeway?
(A) It depends on the time of day.
(B) Yes, according to the map.
(C) No, I commute by car.
17. I recommend the barbecue plate.
(A) Is that the house specialty?
(B) Yes, I like that place.
(C) I bought the plates at a kitchenware store.
18. Why don’t you take a day off?
(A) Yes, I had a fun time.
(B) I’d love to.
(C) No, by tomorrow.
19. Which of these fonts looks the most professional?
(A) A very rewarding career.
(B) I’ve never seen the fountain.
(C) I like the third one.
20. How much are the new computers going to cost us?
(A) Yes, I’ve used them before.
(B) I haven’t received an estimate.
(C) They’ll arrive next Tuesday.
21. Do your coworkers call you Dave, or do you go by David?
(A) I haven’t met him.
(B) Either one is okay.
(C) A great worker.
22. Whose notes were left in the meeting room?
(A) Sorry, that’s all I have left.
(B) It starts today at 2:30.
(C) I'll ask my team.
23. What’s the deadline for the project?
(A) March 2nd.
(B) Twenty lines.
(C) It was great.
24. Mr. Rodriguez is working the late shift, right?
(A) Yes, every Tuesday and Thursday.
(B) It’s getting pretty late.
(C) He asked me to shift seats.
25. Has the plane landed yet?
(A) The Phoenix Airport.
(B) Yes, seat 17G.
(C) The flight was delayed.
26. Can the industry recover from the recession?
(A) No one is sure.
(B) The publishing industry.
(C) I’ll cover it later.
27. Would you mind waiting to install the refrigerator?
(A) Yes, it’s brand-new.
(B) But I’m going to be busy later.
(C) No, they’re already chilled.
28. Could you remind me of the date of the job interviews?
(A) All of the can didates are qualified.
(B) They’re scheduled for May 8th.
(C) I have experience in this field.
29. Am I receiving a raise this year?
(A) Yes. It’s in your contract
(B) Not until last year.
(C) Yes, I’ll help you lift it.
30. Were the bank statements filed correctly?
(A) I’ll make a copy of the file.
(B) I didn’t notice any problems.
(C) Please correct it.
31. I think Robert works on the third floor.
(A) No, today is the 17th.
(B) My friend from the headquarters.
(C) Are you sure it’s not the fourth?
32. Doesn’t the marketing staff need the script by tomorrow?
(A) Right, so we’d better finish by then.
(B) No, don’t rip it.
(C) Don’t talk to the telemarketer.
33. Couldn’t the gardener do this work for you?
(A) No, his work has been excellent.
(B) Yes, but I enjoy the fresh air
(C) The whole garden is blooming.
34. The delivery will be made using the back entrance, won’t it?
(A) No, I carried it upstairs.
(B) Right on schedule.
(C) That’s what I told them.
35. Did Ms. Reynolds submit her r&umd to you?
(A) She asked me to.
(B) Human resources has it.
(C) Previous work experience.
36. Could you tell Dr. Fisher I’m going to be late for my appointment?
(A) I can’t make it.
(8) No, he’s not a medical doctor.
(C) I’ll let him know.
37. What did you tell me you do during your free time?
(A) Yes, I’d be happy to.
(B) Really? It’s free?
(C) I like to fish.
38. Is the forecast clear for tomorrow, or is it supposed to rain again?
(A) Just stay in this lane.
(B) I forgot my umbrella.
(C) It’s likely to be overcast.
39. Weren’t you planning on watching the show?
(A) No, I don’t have a watch.
(B) I already showed it to him.
(C) Unfortunately, I couldn’t get tickets.
40. You’ve made some nice renovations to your house.
(A) No, I can’t afford it.
(B) It should increase the value.
(C) When are you moving?
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CORRECT ANSWERS
11.B - 12.C - 13.A - 14.A - 15.B - 16.A - 17.A - 18.B - 19.C - 20.B
21.B - 22.C - 23.A - 24.A - 25.C - 26.A - 27.B - 28.B - 29.A - 30.B
31.C - 32.A - 33.B - 34.C - 35.B - 36.C - 37.C - 38.C - 39.C - 40.B
