Transcripts:
11.Can we schedule the meeting for a later time?
No, I have to leave by 4:00
No, I had already left.
He is never on time.
12.Where's the newspaper?
In the refrigerator.
On the corner of 6th and Carlyle.
On the table in the break room.
13.Now that we have more employees, do you think we should rearrange the staff room?
Yes, I rearranged my room last week.
Yes, we need to add more desks.
Not according to my estimate.
14.Is that the final item of business?
No, Mr.Curds has one more thing.
Mr.Curds has an excellent business.
Yes, I would like to buy that item.
15. Where are they holding the conference this year?
They never go to conferences.
Last Vegas is the place to go.
San Francisco.
16.Why was he upset?
Because he lost his wallet.
It was quite an upset.
Oh, I never get upset.
17.Who was that on the phone?
I need direction to the stadium.
It was my accountant.
Our telephone rarely rings.
18.How often do you run a virus check on your computer?
Not as often as I should?
Yes, I believe it is good for your health.
Last week, there was an outbreak.
19.I think we should buy a new computer system.
I bought a new stereo system last year.
That's a very good idea.
Technology is always developing.
20.Is there gas in the car?
About three quarter of the tank.
The car is in the garage.
I don't like the smell of gas.
21.Did you finish that report?
Here it is, ready to be copied.
I finish work at 5:00
You must report to the supervisor.
22.Would you mind call me as soon as the shipment arrives?
I called about the shipment last week.
Can I wait for the call?
Yes, it's supposed to arrive within the hour.
23.Where have you been all morning?
I was in a meeting.
No, I haven't been there yet.
It's about time.
24.Will you be coming by bus or by train?
Um, actually, I'm thinking of flying.
The bus was late again.
Where's the station.
25.You're late. Was the traffic bad?
Light traffic is expected in the early morning and late afternoon.
Yes, I felt terrible today.
Yes, it was terrible.
26.How long do you expect to stay here?
For the past year.
For at least one year.
I'm sorry, I can't stay long.
27.What do you think of the new manager?
I haven't thought about him in years.
She seems very competent and kind.
I think the new buiding is badly designed.
28.Can you pick me up at the airport tomorrow at 5:30?
Yes, that's no problem.
He already left.
Take exit 70 off Highway 15 and you can't miss the airport.
29.The meeting was short, wasn't it?
Yes, I expected it to be longer.
He isn't too short.
I can't make it to the meeting.
30.When do you leave?
Last year.
In five weeks.
For about two hours.
31.Oh no! The cable isn't long enough.
It's OK. There's an extension cord under the table.
I never have long enough.
That was lucky.
32.I'd like to pay by credit card.
It's a good card.
If you lose your credit card, report it immediately.
Certainly, sir, if I could just see some identification.
33.When do we need to let them know?
By Friday at the latest.
I'll let them know.
He didn't know.
34.Why are you so reluctant to delegate tasks?
Because I can never explain what I want to others.
There's a delegation from the Ministry of Finance.
I have so many tasks to complete.
35.Who told you about the job opening in the sales department?
I'm going to apply.
To be honest, I don't really remember.
They are closing the department.
36.Why haven't mailed all those catalogs yet?
I'm going to do it on the way to the bank.
The mail is usually delivered in the morning.
I don't get much mail these days.
37.When does Antonio usually get here?
He's not here yet.
He's usually at his desk by 8:30.
The financial forecast for this quarter is not looking good.
38.How many people attended the meeting yesterday?
It was yesterday afternoon.
There must have been at least 50 people there.
I forgot to bring the agenda.
39.What am I going to tell her when she arrives?
I wouldn't tell her.
It's a great deal.
I don't know but I'm glad I'm not in your shoes.
40.Which button do I press to send the fax?
I lost a button on my jacket.
Press the big red one.
It's not a fax.
Answers:
11.A 12.C 13.B 14.A 15.C 16.A 17.B 18.A 19.B 20.A 21.A 22.C 23.A 24.A 25.C 26.B 27.B 28.A 29.A 30.B 31.A 32.C 33.A 34.A 35.B 36.A 37.B 38.B 39.C 40.B
