Conversations - LC03
Day 03 BK Intensive
Unit 1: Occupations
Conversation 1
Here is your room key, ma'am. You're in room 215, on the second floor at the end of the hall. The elevator is right over there. Oh, and by the way, check out time is at noon.
Thank you. Is there someone who can help me with my luggage?
Of course. I'll someone right away. Is there anything else I can help you with?
Yes, if it is not too much bother. My boos told me there is a good restaurant near here called Mama's House. Could you tell me how to get there?
1. Who is the woman talking to?
A) A hotel clerk
B) A waiter
C) A travel agent
D) An elevator operator
2. What is her room number?
A) 15
B) 50
C) 215
D) 250
3. Who recommended the restaurant to the woman?
A) Her brother
B) Her mother
C) Her friend
D) Her employer
Conversation 2
I'm sorry. I had to miss the meeting today. Did my secretary call you to tell you? I had an appointment to get my tooth repaired.
Yes, she has told me you had a dental problem. I'm sorry about that. Everyone else managed to get to the meeting except Bob.
Really, but he was supported to give the budget report, wasn't he? That was really important.
Yes, so we are having another meeting just for that on Monday. I hope you can make it for that one.
4. Who did the man have an appointed with?
A) His dentist
B) His secretary
C) His hairstylist
D) His rental agent
5. Who missed the meeting?
A) The manager
B) The woman
C) Everybody
D) Bob
6. When is the next meeting?
A) Sunday
B) Monday
C) Tuesday
D) Wednesday
Conversation 3
The one-way fare to Shelburg is $17 dollars, and it's $30 for a round trip ticket.
I'll take a round-trip ticket, then. How many more stops is it until Shelburg?
The next stage is Williamstown, and the station after that will be Shelburg. We should be there is about 45 minutes.
It is 11:30 now, so it will be 12:15 when we get there. This trip is a lot shorter that I thought it would be.
7. Who is the man talking to?
A) A taxi driver
B) A flight attendant
C) A train conductor (manager)
D) A box office clerk.
8. How much will the man pay?
A) $10.00
B) $17.00
C) $30.00
D) $70.00
9. What time is it now?
A) 11:13
B) 11:30
C) 12:15
D) 12:45
Conversation 4
Did anyone call while I was in the meeting?
Yes, George Powell.
Who?
George, the guy who's fixing your car. You know, the guy from the Maple Street Garage. Well, he called at 11:30. He says the repairs on your car are done and you can pick up any time today.
Great. Please call him back and tell him I'll be there at 5:00. What's my schedule for this afternoon?
Not much. You have an appointment with your accountant at 2:30, and the office manger would like to go over a few things with you before you go home.
10. Who is the woman talking to?
A) Her secretary
B) Her accountant
C) A garage attendant (tiep vien)
D) A meeting planner
11. Who called this morning
A) The driver
B) The machenic
C) The car rental agent
D) The telephone repairperson
12. What time will the woman pick up her car? (nhat, tim)
A) 11:30
B) 2:30
C) 5:00
D) 8:00
Conversation 5
Why are you sitting in here? Are you waiting for someone?
Yes, someone is supposed to come fix the printer today. I called the company, and the customer service representative said a repairperson would be here by 3 o'clock, but it's 3:30 already and no one is here.
But they said they'd send someone over on Wednesday?
Yes, they did. and today's.. Oh, no! You're right. Tomorrow's Wednesday. I've been waiting here for nothing. I even canceled my doctor's appointment to be here. You know how hard they are to get.
I know. I have been trying to make an appointment for my dentist, but the receptionist was always putting me on hold. Finally, I tried the dentist's web site. Who knew you could make an appointment on the Internet?
13. Who is the woman waiting for?
A) A customer service representative
B) A printer sale person
C) A repairperson
D) A doctor
14. What day is this coversation taking place?
A) Monday
B) Tuesday
C) Wednesday
D) Thursday
15. Who does the man want to see?
A) A website designer
B) A receptionist
C) A doctor
D) A dentist
Unit 2: Activities
Conversation 1
Your total comes to twenty-five dollars and sixty-five cents.
Here's thirty dollars.
And here is your change, one, two, three, four dollars and thirty five cents. Did you enjoy your meal?
It was delicious. I sent my compliment to the chef. He's very talented.
Yes, he is new here. We all think the manager was very smart to hire him.
1. Who is the man?
A) A waiter
B) A financal advisor
C) A restaurant owner
D) A banker
2. What is the woman doing?
A) Cooking dinner
B) Ordering a meal
C) Paying her bill
D) Eating something
3. What is the man doing?
A) Talking about the chef
B) Hiring a chef
C) Studying to become a chef
D) Watching the chef
Conversation 2
He'd better het here soon or we'll miss our plane. It takes at least 30 minutes to get to the airport from here.
Relax. When I called the cab company, they said the driver would be here by 6 o'clock. That gives us plenty of time.
All right. I'll read the paper while we're waiting. That will distract me?
That's good idea. Could you hand me the editorial section?
4. Who are the speaker waiting for?
A) A taxicab driver
B) A pilot
C) A train conductor
D) A newspaper delivery person
5. What did the man just do?
A) He played a ball game
B) He arrived at the airport
C) He made a phone call
D) He wrote an editorial
6. What is the woman going to do
A) Read a book
B) Eat something
C) Read the news paper
D) Buy some paper
Conversation 3
Excuse me. Will there a movie on this flight?
Yes, we are getting ready to serve lunch now, and when that's done we will show the movie.
Good. I hope it is a funny movie. I get nervous on these long flights. Laughing help me relax.
We have plenty of magazines on board if you'd like to read one while you're waiting for the moive.
7. Who is the woman?
A) A pilot
B) A flight attendant (tiep vien)
C) A waitresso
D) A journalist
8. What is the woman about to do?
A) Read a magazine
B) Relax
C) Server lunch
D) Show a movie
9. What does the man want to do?
A) Eat lunch
B) Watch a movie
C) Read a magazine
D) Tell jokes
Conversation 4
I'd like to book a flight to Miami Beach for next weekend.
Certainly. Will you also needing a rental car and hotel reservations?
No, nothing like that. I'll be staying with relatives. My cousin's getting married.
How nice. Much more fun than a business trip.
10. Who is the woman talking to?
A) An airline ticket agent
B) A travel agent
C) A hotel clerk
D) A car driver
11. What is the woman doing?
A) Making hotel reservations
B) Buying plane tickets
C) Choosing a book
D) A car driver
12. What will the woman do on her trip?
A) Have a business meeting
B) Get married
C) Swim at the beach
D) Attend a cousin's wedding
Conversation 5
The doctor will be with you shorty. She's still with her last patient.
But my appointment was for 2:15, and it's 2:30 already, and my tooth is really bothering me.
I'm very sorry, but she's had a very busy day. There were several emergencies.
Well, I can't wait any longer. Toothache or no, I wan to change my appointment to another day.
13. Who is the woman waiting for?
A) An emergency technician
B) The receptionist
C) The dentist
D) A patient
14. What is the woman doing?
A) Complaining about waiting
B) Discussing business
C) Brushing her teeth
D) Buying a watch
15. What does the woman want to do?
A) Wait longer
B) Find a new doctor
C) Speak to her brother
D) Reschedule her appointment
Unit 3: Time
Conversation 1
I'm really tired today. We didn't get back from our trip until late last night.
That's right. You just spent a week skiing on the mountains. How was it?
It was fantastic. I can't remember the last time I had so much fun. Aren't you planning to take a vacation soon?
No, not until after July. I have to wait until return from my business trip to Hong Kong. I'm planning to rent a house at the beach for first week of August
1. When did the the woman return from her vacation?
A) Today
B) Last night
C) Yesterday afternoon
D) Last week
2. Where will the man send his vaction?
A) In the mountains
B) At the lake
C) In Hong Kong
D) At the breach (vi pham)
3. When will the man take his vacation?
A) July
B) August
C) September
D) December
Conversation 2
We need to plan tomorrow's meeting. It's scheduled to start at 8:30, and I think we'll have to have the financial report first.
That's fine with me. Sherry should speak second because she's going to introduce the New York project.
That sounds good. Then I think it's be time for a coffee break. Let's put Tom's presentation after the coffee break. That should take us to lunch.
Fine. After lunch we can go over quarterly report and organize the planning committee. I think we can manage to cover everything before the end of the day.
4. When will the meeting begin?
A) 8:00
B) 8:30
C) 9:30
D) 10:00
5. When will Sherry speak?
A) After the financial report
B) After the coffee break
C) Right after Tom's presentation
D) Right before lunch
6. What will happen after lunch?
A) Tom will speak
B) Coffee will be served
C) A committee will be organized.
D) A mananger will be give a presentation
Conversation 3
I'm terribly sorry, sir, but I don't see your name anywhere on our reservation list.
But I called to make this reservation four weeks ago. I reserved a single room for an entire week. Here's my reservation number.
We just don't seem to have a record of it here, but I can do this. I'll give you a double room for two nights and just charge you for a single. Then on Wednesday you can move into a single room for the rest of the week. And, look, I'll take you a voucher good for three dinners in our restaurant.
Ok, I think that'll work out, and thanks for the meal tickets.
7. When did the man make his reservation?
A) Today
B) Lastnight
C) A week ago
D) A month ago
8. How long will he stay at the hotel?
A) Two nights
B) Until Tuesday
C) Until Wednesday
D) Seven days
9. What did the clark offer the man?
A) A book
B) Some free meals
C) A couch (ddi vaang)
D) Some movies tickets
Conversation 4
Welcome to the city tour. Ours bus will be leaving in just five minutes for the Natural History Museum.
Great. I hope we can spend all morning there.
Actually, we have to leave there by 11:00. Then, if it doesn't rain, we'll have a walking tour of some of the nearby monuments before arriving at the restaurant for lunch at 12. Then it's off to the Art Museum for the afternoon.
A walking tour? Well, I hope we don't have to walk too far. And I guess I'll have to wait until tomorrow to get to the shopping district.
10. When will they leave the Natural History Museum?
A) 5:00
B) 8:00
C) 11:00
D) 12:00
11. How will they visit the monuments? (di tich)
A) By car
B) By bus
C) By foot
D) By train
12. When will they see the monuments?
A) Right before lunch
B) Right after lunch
C) Before the Art Museum
D) After shopping
Conversation 5
I tried calling you last night, but you weren't home. Where were you?
I went to the movies with some friends after work. I told you to call me this morning because I knew I'd be out all day yesterday.
Sorry. I forgot. So are you still interested in seeing the play? I wan to buy the tickets today. I could get them for Friday or Saturday night, or Sunday afternoon.
I'd rather go in the afternoon than at night, so see if you can get them for Sunday.
13. When did the woman call the man?
A) Yesterday morning
B) Yesterday afternoon
C) Last night
D) This morning
14. Where was the man last night?
A) At work
B) At the movies
C) At home
D) At a frend's house
15. When does the man want to see the play?
A) Tuesday
B) Friday
C) Saturday
D) Sunday
Unit 4: Locations
Conversation 1
I'm picking John up this afternoon. His plane gets in at 2:15.
It seems like he's been gone forever. A month at least.
No, it's just been two weeks. I'll bring him right here to the office so we can go over these papers with him.
Poor guy. I'm sure he'd rather go home and rest.
1. When will John arrive?
A) Noon
B) 2:00
C) 2:15
D) 2:50
2. How long has he been gone?
A) Four days
B) Two weeks
C) Three weeks
D) One month
3. Where will the woman take him?
A) The train station
B) The airport
C) The office
D) Home
Conversation 2
I think I'll try the baked fish.
I'm getting the seafood stew. If the waiter ever takes our order. We've been waiting, like, an hour.
Calm down. It's only been 15 minutes, and here comes out waiter now.
Al right, I'm calm. I just want to get to the theater before the play starts.
4. Where are these speaker now?
A) In a waiting room
B) At a restaurant
C) At the beach
D) At home
5. How long have they been waiting?
A) Five minutes
B) Eight minutes
C) Fifteen minutes
D) One hour
6. Where will they go later?
A) Downtown
B) To a theater
C) To the movies
D) To a ball game
Conversation 3
Do you come here much?
Only once a years. But then I get to spend three weeks here.
Lucky! that's almost a month. I'm only here for a week and I loved it. It's so relaxing to lie on the sand and swim in sea.
I enjoyed the sailing, too. But it's great place to unwind.
Yes. You can just leave all of your worries on the shore.
7. Where are the speaker?
A) At the beach
B) At a store
C) At a pool
D) On a boat
8. How often does the man go there?
A) Every three weeks
B) Once a month
C) Three times a year
D) Once a year
9. How long does the woman spend there?
A) One week
B) Two weeks
C) Three weeks
D) Four weekers
Conversation 4
Will the bus every come? I've been waiting here since 7:30.
According to the schedule the next one should be here in exactly in six minutes.
That's not too long to wait, then. I hope it's on time. It looks like it is about to rain.
I hope you have an umbrella. You might be here for a while longer. The only ones who read these schedules are the passengers, not the bus drivers.
10. Where are the speakers?
A) At the airport
B) At the bus stop
C) At the train station
D) At the doctor's office
11. When did the man get there?
A) 7:00
B) 7:30
C) 11:00
D) 11:30
12. How much longer will the speakers have to wait?
A) One minute
B) Six minutes
C) Nine minutes
D) Ten minutes
Conversation 5
The department meeting is today, isn't it?
Actually, It's been changed to Friday.
When did they decide that? No one told me. I'll bet they changed the location, too.
Well, yes, it's not in the conference room anymore. It is in the company cafeteria. But it starts all the same time 1:50.
13. When is the meeting?
A) Today
B) Tuesday
C) Wednesday
D) Friday
14. Where will it take place?
A) In the conference room
B) In Room 4
C) In the cafeteria
D) In a coffee
15. What time will it start?
A) Noon
B) 1:00
C) 1:15
D) 1:50
Unit 5: Reasons
Conversation 1
I'm so sorry I missed the meeting. I had a flat tired, and it took me forever to fix it. I'm really getting sick of all these car problems.
I'm so sorry you had such a hard time but you'll be glad to know the meeting went well. It started at 10, tight on time for one. I'd be happy to share my notes with you.
That would be great. Why don't you let me make some copies and I'll give them right back?
Actually, I left them with my secretary to make copies for you. I will only take her a short while to do it, then I'll send them right up to you.
1. Why did the woman miss the meeting?
A) She had a problem with her car.
B) She didn't leave home on time.
C) She was feeling tired
D) She was sick
2. What time did the meeting start?
A) 1:00
B) 8:00
C) 9:00
D) 10:00
3. Why did the man leave his notes for his secretary?
A) She has to file them
B) She wants to read them
C) She will make copies of them
D) She will rewrite them
Conversation 2
We don't have to leave yet. It only takes 15 minutes to drive to the theater from here.
But I thought we should take a bus instead of driving. It's really hard to find a place to park downtown, and it's expensive, too.
But the parking is free after 6 o'clock and driving is so much faster then the bus.
Well, we've got plenty of time to get there. It's only 5:30 now, and the play doesn't start till 7.
4. Where are the speakers going?
A) To a soccer game
B) To the theater
C) Out of town
D) To a park
5. Why doesn't the woman want to drive?
A) It's difficult to find the parking
B) Her car broke down
C) The bus is faster
D) The bus is free
6. What time do they have to arrive?
A) 5:15
B) 5:30
C) 6:00
D) 7:00
Conversation 3
I'm having a really bad day today, and one top of everything, I let my wallet at home. Could I borrow a few dollars to get some lunch?
Well, all right, but I need it back soon. How much do you need?
8 or 10 dollars should be enough. I can get a sandwich and a salad at the cafe downstairs for that much. I will pay yoy tomorrow, I promise.
Look, I'll give you $10, but don't you forget to pay me back.
7. Why does the woman want to borrow money?
A) To buy a wallet
B) To by lunch
C) To buy coffee
D) To buy a book
8. When will the woman pay the money back?
A) This afternoon
B) Tonight
C) Tomorrow
D) In two days
9. How much does the man give her?
A) $2
B) $3
C) $8
D) $10
Conversation 4
Let's not go to that seafood restaurant. It's always so crowed.
But it is's close to the movie theater, and it is so expensive. And the food is great.
I agree that the food is not bad. But there are other restaurants near the theater. Anyhow, it's late. We'd better stop talking and get going.
Oh, we don't have to leave home for another 15 minutes or so. The movie doesn't start for another two hours, so we have plenty of time to eat before than.
10. Why doesn't the man want to go to seafood restaurant?
A) There are too many people
B) The food isn't good
C) It's too expensive
D) It's closed tonight
11. Where will the speakers go after dinner?
A) To a play
B) To the movie
C) Shopping
D) Home
12. When do they have to leave?
A) Right now
B) In 15 minutes
C) In 50 minutes
D) In two hours.
Conversation 5
Did you get the e-mail about the Friday's meeting? It has been canceled.
Yes, I know. The accountant calle in sick today, and it looks like she'll be out all week. Of course we can't have the meeting without her.
That's too bad. I have all notes ready for my presentation. I've been working so hard on thems.
You can still use them. My boss told me that the meeting has been rescheduled for next Wednesday. You're better write that down. You know what a bad memory you have.
13. Why was the meeting canceled?
A) The boos is out of town
B) The woman's presentation is not ready.
C) Everyone has been working too hard.
D) The accountant is sick
14. How did the woman hear about the canceled meeting?
A) She got an e-mail
B) The man called her
C) Her boss told her
D) She got a memo
15. What day is the meeting rescheduled for?
A) Tuesday
B) Wednesday
C) Thursday
D) Friday
Unit 6: Three-way conversations
Conversation 1
Can I put these papers on your desk? They're for conference next week.
Yes, sure, Nora. Thank you very much. By the way, I heard the downtown office will be closed for construction. Do you know anything about it?
I've heard about it, but I don't know details. Oh, hi Elsa.
Good morning. How are you two today?
Fine, hey, do you know anything about the downtown office being closed?
Yes, I do. Personel has to move out on March 10. They'll renovate the building between March 11 and April 12. The staff can move back in on April 13.
1. Where is the conversation most likely talking place?
A. At a conference center
B. At a construction site
C. In an office building
D. In an office cafeteria
2. What does Nora say about construction at the downtown office?
A. She doesn't know much about it.
B. She isn't very interested in it.
C. She participated in its planning.
D. She will ask a manger about it.
3. When will the construction begin?
A. On March 10.
B. On March 11.
C. On April 12
D. On April 13
Conversation 2
OK. That will be foorty-two, ninety five. How was your dinner tonight?
Well, honestly, it was a big disappointing. Don't you think so, Jesse?
Yes, actuall it was, Ryan. We come here for lunch often, but this is the first time we were disappionted by the meal.
Oh, I'm very sorry to hear that. What was the problem?
Well, the baebeque was good and spicy, but it was a bit cold.
My baked chicken was the same way. I think the waiter forgot our order.
Oh, I'm very sorry to hear that. Please take this coupon for 50% off your next meal at any Pleaser's Restaurant.
4. What most likely is the woman's job?
A. A restaurant waiter
B. A restaurant chef
C. A food critic (nha phe binh)
D. A restaurant cashier
5. What problem did the speakers have with their food?
A. It was too cold
B. It was too expensive
C. It was too spicy (vi cay)
D. It was too salty
6. What does the woman offer the man?
A. An appology from the chef
B. A replacement dinner
C. Free bevarages
D. A meal discount
Conversation 3
Hello Maria, thanks for recommend Candace Brown as a web designer. I really appreciate it.
I'm glad to hear that. Candace Brown is doing a great job the company.
Look, there she is now. Hello Candace.
Hello. Oh, I was meaning to talk to you about the employment page for the company's website. Do you want me to creat links to others site where we can advertise to a broader audience?
Yes, that is what we just decided in our meeting. We can all talk about the details now if you have time.
Sure, how about coming to my office?
7. What most likely is Candace Brown's job?
A. Website creator
B. Employment director
C. Marketing manager
D. Personnel clerk
8. What does Maria say about Candace?
A. She is a new employee
B. She will take a vacation
C. She is retiring soon.
D. She does good work
9. What do the speakers probably do next?
A. Go to lunch
B. Disscus the website
C. Have some coffee
D. Conduct an interview
Conversation 4
Hello, how can I help you today?
Well, we will be moving to this area in about a month, so wa are looking for a house to rent. Why don't you tell him about it, Luke?
Sure, Sandra. We have two young kids, so we hope to find either a three- or four- bedroom home close to schools.
Yes, and I really hope the place has a nice yard for kids to play in. Close to shopping wouldn't be bad either.
Alright. Give me a few minutes to do a search. I'll show you a few printouts shortly.
No problem. We are free the whole day.
10. What will Luke and Sandra do in the near future?
A. Work for new company
B. Start their own business
C. Move to new location
D. Have another child
11. What does Sandra prefer in a rental property?
A. A single bedrom
B. A large garage
C. Outdoor space
D. A convinient kitchen
12. What will the speakers most likely do next?
A. Negotiate rental prices
B. Disscus rental properties
C. Review a rental contract
D. Go to view a rental property
Unit 7: Graphic Based Questions
Unfortunately, we've had some negative comments on our customer surveys over the past few weeks.
Yes, I saw that. The comment that worries me most is about one of our employees.
I total agree with you. Maybe we should try to contract the person who made it to get more information on what went wrong.
I was thinking the same thing. I'll do that first thing tomorrow morning.
1. Look at the graphic. Who will the woman most likely contract?
A. Paul Flowers
B. Gail Sanders
C. Leo Watson
D. Pauline Mann
I'm sorry sir, but you can't use this coupon with your purchase.
Why not? I just printed it out from your website. It doesn't expire until next week.
That's not the problem. Your current purchase totals only 45.38$.
Oh, I see. I'll go back and get a few more items.
2. Lok at the graphic. Why can't the man use the coupon?
A. It is good only for particular items
B. It has alredy expired
C. It requires a minimun purchase.
D. It can only be used with a credit card.
Hello. I'm here to meet Ms. Tracy Burton about printing some advertising leaflets for the company.
I see. Let me check my directory. Yes, Mr. Randy Burton is on fifth floor.
But I want to see Ms. Tracy Burton, not Mr. Randy Burton. Can you direct me to her floor instead?
Oh, sorry about that. They are a married couple working for us. She is on the third floor.
3. Look at the graphic. In which section does Ms. Tracy Burton most likely work?
A. Management
B. Accounting
C. Advertising
D. Sales
We have to choose a season for the outdoor art festival soon. Do you have any ideas?
Well, winter is too cold and summer is too hot. I'd say either spring or fall.
But according to this chart, it seems to rain a lot during those season.
Let's do it when there's relatively less rainfall. If we hold the festival early in the season, it should be ok.
That's a good point. I like your suggestion.
4. Look at the graphic. When does the man suggest holding the event?
A. In the winter
B. In the spring
C. In the summer
D. In the fall
Oh no, this blender (may xay) seems to be broken. We just bought it a week ago.
Already? It was working just this morning. What does the warning label say?
Oh, I see. We shouldn't have kept it next to the oven (lof).
5. Look at the graphic. What most likely happened to the blender?
A. It was exposed to fire.
B. It was stored outdoors.
C. It was kept near heat.
D. It was overused.
Hi Jake, this is Lauren. I'm in Brad Ferguson's office with Sheri Rice and Monica Sanchez now. We are wondering if you come over to talk about advertising.
Oh, hi Lauren. Yes, I think I can make it over in few minutes.
Great! Plese bring your notes from yesterday's meeting.
6. Look at the graphic. Where is the woman calling from now?
A. Room 201
B. Room 202
C. Room 203
D. Room 204
