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M: Are the proposals done? The boss is really stressed.
W: I'll need another hour or two.
M: He is not going to be happy to hear that. His own boss is very demanding.
W: I am doing all I can and if he is not satisfied he can come and talk to me. Now let me get back to work!
Audio:
Câu 1: Who is the most worried about meeting a deadline?
Câu 2: When is the earliest that the proposals will be done?
Câu 3: What is the woman doing to do as soon as the man leaves?
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W: I'm looking for the Hicks Conference Center.
M: You are in the Mandelle Building when you actually want to be in Dewing.
W: Is that building far away? The meeting begins in fifteen minutes.
M: You should be fine. Leave from the back exit, cross the street, and turn right at the fountain. You can't miss it.
Audio:
Câu 4: Where is this conversation talking place?
Câu 5: How long will it take the woman to get to her meeting?
Câu 6: Where is the Dewing Building?
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M: What's wrong? No sleep? Bad day at work?
W: Mostly the latter. Two teenagers attempted to shoplift.
M: What happened?
W: The security guard caught them. But we had to call the police, and I hated having police cars outside my store. It doesn't exactly encourage people to come in and buy books. Then their parents came to pick them up.
Audio:
Câu 7: What is bothering the woman the most?
Câu 8: Who caught the teenagers?
Câu 9: What didn't the woman like when the police came?
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W: I'm in trouble if I don't find this file. My boss will kill me.
M: Instead of looking for it directly, why don't you try organizing your desk a bit? It's a disaster.
W: But I like it this way!... Ah. Here it is! I searched every drawer and pile, but I didn't think to look on the floor!
Audio:
Câu 10: What does the man suggest?
Câu 11: Why doesn't the woman clean her desk?
Câu 12: Where does the woman find the file?
Transcript:
W: I'm so impressed with you for starting this new business. I was living off my parents at your age!
M: My father did lend me a lot of money.
W: But you are making all of the decisions.
M: Right....but I don't dare congratulate myself until it's up and running with a good customer base.
Audio:
Câu 13: How old is the woman?
Câu 14: What is the man's dad helping with?
Câu 15: Why isn't the man proud of himself?
Transcript:
M: You know that you are a valued employee, but lately, your efficiency has slowed down.
W: I'm sorry, but I've just had a baby.
M: I understand that, but as your boss I need to hold you accountable for your work.
W: With all due respect, I've just won a big case. Where I am slacking is at home with my son.
Audio:
Câu 16: What kind of worker is the woman normally?
Câu 17: Why has the woman's work behavior changed?
Câu 18: To what does the woman want to dedicate more energy?
Transcript:
M: You know that you are a valued employee, but lately, your efficiency has slowed down.
W: I'm sorry, but I've just had a baby.
M: I understand that, but as your boss I need to hold you accountable for your work.
W: With all due respect, I've just won a big case. Where I am slacking is at home with my son.
Audio:
Câu 19: What did the woman just do?
Câu 20: What is NOT a reason explaining why the woman has more money?
Câu 21: What does the man think?
Transcript:
W: Work was exhausting today. I was in surgery for over five hours.
M: I'm just relieved we are done and out of the hospital! Sometimes, I feel like I live there.
W: I feel like we live at this bar. We spend more time here than our homes.
M: Because there is housework waiting for us at home.
W: Good point. Let's get another drink.
Audio:
Câu 22: Where is this conversation talking place?
Câu 23: Who are the man and woman?
Câu 24: Why are they staying at the bar?
Transcript:
M: The elevator is going to be repaired tomorrow.
W: It's about time! I can't imagine having to walk up seven flights of stairs another day.
M: I know. My apartment is on the tenth floor!
W: At least we've gotten some exercise.
M: I suppose. Ok. We better get to the stairwell.
Audio:
Câu 25: Where is this conversation talking place?
Câu 26: Where is the man's final destination?
Câu 27: What does the woman see as positive?
Transcript:
W: Will the company give me money in advance for meals and transportation?
M: Unfortunately, no. But they reimburse you almost immediately. Just keep your receipts and fill out the paperwork.
W: What paperwork?
M: You're meant to record all your expenses so they can keep it on files for taxes. You can pick them up at the front desk.
W: I'm so glad I ran into you!
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