AUDIO TRANSCRIPTS
11. Why did you come back so late?
A) Because we work late
B) Yesterday afternoon at 2
C) By express bus
12. Will you be at the product exhibition or are you too busy?
(A) Yes, you should go.
(B) I really hope to be there.
(C) No, I just missed it.
13. Why don’t you ask Bill to come to dinner?
(A) Yes, he does.
(B) Approximately ten people.
(C) I already have.
14. Can you tell me where the children’s department is?
(A) Children should not be left alone.
(B) It’s on the second floor
(C) They left at 3 o’clock.
15. How long does it take to get to New York? r
(A) About four times a year.
(B) Around five hours.
(C) It’s one of the country’s largest cities.
16. Who will attend the reception for Ms. Michaels?
A) I tried, but she wasn't in her office
B) Everyone in the department is planning on it
C) Perhaps later on this afternoon
17. Would you prefer a seat by the window?
(A) Yes, I have just completed it.
(B) Thanks, but I’d prefer to walk
(C) Yes, that would be nice.
18. Accounting positions pay well, don’t they James?
(A) Yes, quite a lot
(B) I haven’t counted it yet.
(C) I'll pay by credit card
19. Shouldn’t we discuss our report before the board meeting?
(A) That’s a great idea.
(B) He’s a famous reporter.
(C) Yes, it was very informative.
20. What does he look like?
(A) He doesn’t want it
(B) He’s short and thin.
(C) I don’t know what he likes.
21. Are you going to arrange accommodations now, or when you get to Tokyo?
(A) I booked everything this morning.
(B) Jill can arrange the meeting.
(C) The company has been accommodating.
22. Don’t you think the office building should be kept open in the evenings?
(A) We store everything in the supply room.
(B) You should bring that up at the next meeting.
(C) There are no openings right now.
23. Where would you like me to put this file cabinet, Mrs. Hutchinson?
A) Let's do it this afternoon
B) I have been looking for the files
C) Just leave it in the corner
24. Who is good at developing PowerPoint presentations?
(A) Yes, we have the new software.
(B) In about half an hour.
(C) I heard Mr. Wan is.
25. Won't you need to bring the research paper?
A) Yes, I'll take them with me
B) The figures were incorrect
C) We have plenty of copy paper
26. Where did you say you put the updated contract?
(A) No, I didn't
(B) Next to the copy machine.
(C) We are going to put it off.
27. Do you want to answer by email or would you like to send a letter?
(A) They arrived just a few moments ago.
(B) That’s what crossed my mind
(C) It doesn’t really matter.
28. Didn’t you make extra copies of the file yesterday?
(A) No, in one of the marketing files.
(B) No, I didn’t have time to do that.
(C) The technician will be here soon.
29. Would you mind informing me of the results as soon as possible?
(A) I wouldn’t mind leaving earlier
(B) I’ll email you tomorrow
(C) The information is not enough.
30. Is that where the new museum is going to be?
(A) He’s on his way now.
(B) I think you’re right
(C) She’s relocated to Spain.
31. Who should I give this report to?
(A) No, it’s about the new expenses policy.
(B) We need to finish it by next Tuesday.
(C) My assistant will handle it for you.
32. How did the interview with the applicants go?
(A) I’ll begin work next month.
(B) Good, they were all qualified
(C) HR will take care of it.
33. Do I have to pick up the product in person?
(A) I expect it to be productive.
(B) She is our personnel manager
(C) No, we’ll deliver it this afternoon.
34. Would you like to reschedule your appointment?
(A) He was appointed as the director.
(B) Yes, Friday would be best.
(C) Yes, that’s the point.
35. What kind of speech are you going to deliver at Shannon’s retirement party?
(A) I’ll talk about her achievements.
(B) There will be grilled beef and some wine.
(C) Yes, I’m sure it will be a big party.
36. The new product design is more user-friendly, isn’t it?
(A) One hundred prototypes have been developed.
(B) I resigned two months ago.
(C) Yes, it’s much better than the first one.
37. Did you hear that James will be nominated for the employee of the year award?
(A) This year’s sales figures have been great.
(B) Yes, we should arrange a celebration party.
(C) No, the awards banquet was held on the 30th.
39. Why weren’t you at the board meeting this morning?
(A) I thought it was Friday afternoon.
(B) The board of directors has yet to decide.
(C) In the conference room.
40. Does this article contain information on the present currency exchange rates?
(A) Present your bags at the check-in desk.
(B) Yes, in the last two paragraphs.
(C) Yes, I would like to exchange this.
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CORRECT ANSWERS
11. A - 12. B - 13. C - 14. B - 15. B - 16. B - 17. C - 18. A - 19. A - 20. B
21. A - 22. B - 23. C - 24. C - 25. A - 26. B - 27. C - 28. B - 29. B - 30. B
31. C - 32. B - 33. C - 34. B - 35. A - 36. C - 37. B - 38. C - 39. A - 40. B
