Conversa�on
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Test 1
Conversa�on 1:
Where are my keys?
They’re right beside the newspaper.
Okay. Thanks!
Where are the woman’s keys?
Answer: beside the newspaper
Conversa�on 2:
Are you from Boston?
Yes, my family s�ll lives there.
It’s so much nicer than New York.
Where does the man’s family live?
Answer: in Boston
Conversa�on 3:
Would you like to come to the movie with me?
I can’t. I’m expec�ng a delivery.
Never mind. I understand.
Why can’t the woman go to the movie?
Answer: She is expec�ng a delivery.
Conversa�on 4:
I want to eat a cheeseburger.
Are you going to get something to drink with it?
Lemonade would be great.
What will the woman order to drink?
Answer: a lemonade
Conversa�on 5:
Do you give any money to charity?
I do. I donate to the Cancer Society.
That’s really great.
Where does the man donate?
Answer: to the Cancer Society
Conversa�on 6:
Let’s meet in front of the cafe on Saturday.
Sounds good to me. What �me?
At 3 o’clock.
Where will they meet on Saturday?
Answer: in front of the cafe
Conversa�on 7:
Can I bring something to your house dinner?
Could you bring some buter for the bread?
Sure. No problem.
What will the man bring?
Answer: buter for the bread
Conversa�on 8:
I’m going to have to change my travel plans.
Why’s that?
I need to leave a couple of days later.
What does the man need to change?
Answer: his travel plans
Conversa�on 9:
I finished cleaning the house already.
How did you get it done so quickly?
I did part of it yesterday.
What did the woman finish?
Answer: cleaning the house
Conversa�on 10:
They should be done with the garden on Monday.
That seems impossible. There’s s�ll a lot le� to do.
I know. I think so too.
What should be done on Monday?
Answer: They should be done with the garden.
Conversa�on 11:
My toilet doesn’t work.
Have you said anything to your landlord?
Yes, he’s sending a plumber to repair it tonight.
What problem did the woman tell her landlord about?
Answer: that the toilet wasn’t working / didn’t work
Conversa�on 12:
Where’s the nearest exit?
There’s one next to the elevator.
Okay. Thanks.
What is located next to the elevator?
Answer: the nearest exit
Test 2
Conversa�n 1:
When are you going to take vaca�on ?
during July
Me Too
in what month are they going on vaca�on?
Answer 1:
The man and the woman are both going on vaca�on in July
Conversa�on 2:
You need to sign this form.
Can I borrow your pen
Okay ,here you go?
What does the man from the woman?!
Answer 2:
The man wants to borrow the woman's pen.
Conversa�on 3:
do you want to go to that new restaurant on Sunday?
I went there for supper last night.
Did you enjoy it?
Where does the woman want to go on Sunday?
Answer 3:
The woman wants to go to that new restaurant on Sunday.
Conversa�on 4:
Can I read your magazine?
Yes, I'm finished with it
thanks it looks really interes�ng.
What item does the woman want to read?
Answer 4:
The woman wants to read the man's magazine.
Conversa�on 5:
Why are you studying?
I have to take my English test tomorrow.
Oh yes, I remember.
What test does the man have tomorrow ?!
Answer 5:
The man has his English test tomorrow.
Conversa�n 6:
at the end of the world is adver�sed in the paper.
It says they make pizza over fire maybe we should eat there this week
what is adver�sed about the new restaurant?
Answer 6:
The new restaurant is adver�sed as making pizza over fire.
Conversa�on 7:
How was your trip?
A litle �ring the flight was delayed four hours
that sounds exhaus�ng.
Why is the woman so �red?
Answer 7:
The woman is so �red because her flight was delayed four hours.
Conversa�on 8:
It's so noisy here today.
I know they're having the town fair.
Oh that's why
why is it noisy?
Answer 8:
It's noisy because they're having the town fair.
Conversa�n 9:
What was that phone call all about
it was a school teacher she wants to bring some children for a tour tomorrow.
I hope they find it interes�ng
who is the woman speaking to on the telephone?
Answer 9:
The woman is speaking to a school teacher on the telephone
Conversa�on 10:
The company’s profits aren’t good
I know I'm quite worried.
What are the man and women worried about?
Answer 10:
The man and woman are worried about the company’s profits , which are not good
Conversa�on 11:
What's your opinion of the new system
can be honest
of course
that's why I wanted to ask you.
What does the woman want to know from the man ?
Answer 11:
The woman wants to know the man's opinion of the new system.
Conversa�on 12:
any news about our promo�on
not yet but I'll let you know
well let's hope we get them.
What are the two people speaking about?
Answer 12:
The two people are speaking about their promo�on.
Test 3
Conversa�on 1:
this coffee is far too hot.
It must've been le� on the heat too long.
Let's add some cold water.
What is too hot?
Answer 1:
The coffee is too hot.
Conversa�on 2:
What's the weather forecast for Saturday?
They said it's going to rain all day.
we'll have to cancel the picnic then what will the weather be like on Saturday?
Answer 2:
It's going to rain all day on Saturday.
Conversa�on 3:
I just got a birthday gi� from my brother.
That's nice.
What did he give you a really interes�ng book.
What did the man get from his brother?
Answer 3:
The man got a really interes�ng book from his brother.
Conversa�on 4:
Please write your name and address on this document.
Why do I need to do that
in case you want to ask for a refund? What does the man ask the woman to do that report
going?
Answer 4:
The man asks the woman to write her name and address on the document.
Conversa�on 5:
I thought maybe you could help me with that
sorry but I don't have �me.
what doesn't the man have �me to do?
Answer 5:
The man doesn't have �me to help the woman.
Conversa�on 6:
Are you going to the concert this weekend?
Yes, I managed to get �ckets.
Wow that's great.
What will the woman do this weekend?
Answer 6:
The woman will go to the concert this weekend.
Conversa�on 7:
My computer crashed again.
Oh how awful I know.
I hope I get it running again soon.
What problem does the man have?
Answer 7:
The man's computer crashed again.
Conversa�on 8:
Is your son going to go to college he hopes to start next month
that's good to hear what will the woman's son do next month?
Answer 8:
The woman's son hopes to start college next month.
Conversa�on 9:
We need to really work hard on this project.
Yes I think it's going to take some over�me.
Well, the important thing is to finish on �me.
Why do the two people need to work hard ?
Answer 9:
The two people need to work hard to finish the project on �me.
Conversa�on 10:
the mee�ng finished quite early.
I was surprised about that too.
We went through all the points really quickly.
Why are the man and the woman surprised ?
Answer 10:
The man and the woman are surprised because the mee�ng finished quite early.
Conversa�on 11:
he's been working really hard lately. He's got that important deadline coming up.
I hope he gets his work done on �me. Why has he been working hard?
Answer 11:
He has been working hard because he has an important deadline coming up.
Conversa�on 12:
Why aren't you going to come on a trip with us?
The truth is I'm just about out of money. What happened?
What is the man unable to do ?
Answer 12:
The man is unable to come on the trip with them.
Test 4
Conversa�on 1:
Are you done reading this book?
I'm not reading it.
You can take it if you want to.
Thanks.
I'll return it next week.
What did the woman borrow ?
Answer 1: The woman borrowed a book.
Conversa�on 2:
I'm going for a walk later
you should take an umbrella in case it rains,
thanks for reminding me.
What will the man take on his walk?
Answer 2: The man will take an umbrella on his walk.
Conversa�on 3:
is train the quickest way to get to your house
actually I think the bus is faster. The train has a lot of delays.
Thanks for le�ng me know.
How will the man travel to the women's house?
Answer 3: The man will travel to the woman's house by bus.
Coversa�o 4:
according to the weather forecast it's going to snow tomorrow
maybe we can go skiing this weekend
we'll have to remember to take along everything we need.
What are they hoping to do this weekend?
Answer 4: They are hoping to go skiing this weekend.
Conversa�on 5:
Did you tell the boss that you were sick yesterday?
Yes I told him this morning.
I only asked because we are supposed to do it.
What happened to the man yesterday?
Answer 5: The man was sick yesterday.
Conversa�on 6:
John is such a friendly person.
I know I really like him too.
I'm going to see him tomorrow
why do they like John?
Answer 6: They like John because he is friendly.
Conversa�on 7:
Are you going to see your friends on Sunday?
No I need to work some extra hours.
Maybe you can see them next Sunday
what will the man do this weekend?
Answer 7: The man will work this weekend.
Conversa�on 8:
The manager didn't come to the mee�ng yesterday.
Why not I guess he had a last-minute emergency
Who didn't atend the mee�ng yesterday ?
Answer 8: The manager didn't atend the mee�ng yesterday.
Conversa�on 9:
when I got there she wasn't even at home
so what did you do?
I just came back here.
What happened to the woman ?
Answer 9: The woman went to a place and the person she was looking for wasn't there, so she
came back.
Conversa�on 10:
my mother is really a great cook.
I think she's the best cook in the world.
Me too.
what did the man say about his mother?
Answer 10: The man said his mother is a great cook and the best in the world.
Conversa�on 11:
Do you want to eat at that new restaurant tonight?
I don't really feel like it.
OK maybe some other evening
What’s the woman suggest ?
Answer 11: The woman suggested ea�ng at a new restaurant tonight.
Conversa�on 12:
are you s�ll working in the call center
yes I really like it.
It must be a good job.
Where is the man working ?
Answer 12: The man is working in a call center.
Test 5
Conversa�on 1:
I'm sorry, but I can't let you in,
but I have my employee pass and I come here a lot
yes but it's expired.
Why can't the woman come in?
Conversa�on 1: The woman cannot come in because her employee pass is expired.
Conversa�on 2:
Where can I get more informa�on about that new job
the company website tells you everything you need to know about it
great thanks for your help.
What informa�on is on the company website ?
Conversa�on 2: The new job informa�on is on the company website.
Conversa�on 3:
I arrived at work. 20 minutes late yesterday
you beter be careful about that.
I know you're right.
Why does the man need to be careful?
Conversa�on 3: The man needs to be careful because he was 20 minutes late for work.
Conversa�on 4:
I don't know what I feel like ea�ng tonight.
Maybe you'll know later.
I think you're probably right.
what is the woman talking about ?
Conversa�on 4: The woman is talking about what she feels like ea�ng tonight.
Conversa�on 5:
the company I work for is going to close down
so what are you going to do now?
I don't know yet.
What problem does the man have?
Conversa�on 5: The man's problem is that the company he works for is closing down.
Conversa�on 6:
Did you say to turn right at the corner?
I didn't hear him
well let's try it.
What was the woman asking about?
Conversa�on 6: The woman was asking about whether to turn right at the corner.
Conversa�on 7:
Are you enjoying being married?
Yes I'm really happy.
I am so glad to hear that.
Why is the man so happy?
Conversa�on 7: The man is so happy because he is enjoying being married.
Conversa�on 8:
I think she has three children doesn't say
yes all of them are college.
They must be clever.
How many of their friends children are at college?
Conversa�on 8: The conversa�on states that the woman has three children, and all of them (her
children) are in college. It doesn't men�on how many of their friends' children are at college.
Conversa�on 9:
next week the company is going to receive an
award for
because they have a great customer service record
what is happening to the company next week?
Conversa�on 9: Next week, the company is going to receive an award.
Conversa�on 10:
I couldn't understand the instruc�ons for the copy machine
either.
We will have to ask someone who knows how to use it.
What the man and woman understand?
Conversa�on 10: The man and woman couldn't understand the instruc�ons for the copy
machine.
Conversa�on 11:
I'm hoping to travel to America next year.
What ci�es will you go to?
I'm not sure
what is the woman hoping to do next year?
Conversa�on 11: The woman is hoping to travel to America next year.
Conversa�on 12:
The city has a big problem with liter.
I know I went there last week.
I think they need to do something about it.
What problem does the city have ?
Conversa�on 12: The city has a big problem with liter.
Test 6
Conversa�on 1:
I need to pay for my parking
parking on Main Street was free
Yes,but only on Saturday and Sunday
where is the man parked?
The man is parked on Main Street.
Conversa�on 2:
I'm going to have to change my plans for the party.
What happened?
I need to go out of town this weekend.
What does the woman need to change?
The woman needs to change her plans for the party.
Conversa�on 3:
I finish wri�ng that big report on Thursday.
You must feel relieved
of course I really do.
What did the man finish on Thursday?
The man finished wri�ng a big report.
Conversa�on 4:
They should deliver the new furniture on Friday.
I heard they're having delays.
I heard that too We'll see
what should be done on Friday?
The new furniture should be delivered.
Conversa�on 5:
The door is broken.
Have you reported it?
Good idea I'll do it now.
What problem did the man men�on?
The man men�oned a broken door.
Conversa�on 6:
Where is the nearest coffee machine?
There's one next to the back door
OK thanks
what is located next to the back Door?
A coffee machine is located next to the back door.
Conversa�on 7:
Are you living in Los Angeles
No I’m from Las Vegas
It’s really exci�ng to live there
Where does the woman live?
The woman lives in Las Vegas.
Conversa�on 8:
Would you like to come to the museum with me
I can't I'm helping my mother
OK maybe next weekend
why can't the man go to the museum?
The man can't go to the museum because he is helping his mother.
Conversa�on 9:
I feel like ea�ng at that new restaurant tonight
I’ve heard it's expensive
so do you want to come?
What did the man think was expensive?
The man thought the new restaurant was expensive.
Conversa�on 10:
Do you do any hobbies in your free �me?
Yes, I love reading technical magazines.
That sounds interes�ng.
What is the man doing in his free �me tomorrow?
The man will be reading technical magazines.
Conversa�on 11:
Tomorrow,Let's meet by that beau�ful flower garden
Ok what �meShall we meet
around 2 o'clock?
Where will they meet tomorrow?
They will meet by the beau�ful flower garden.
Conversa�on 12:
Can I bring something along for a picnic?
You could bring something to drink?
OK I'll do that.
What will the woman bring to the picnic?
The woman will bring something to drink.
Test 7
Conversa�on 1:
What are you reading right now?
A really interes�ng history book
That does sound really interes�ng.
What kind of book is the woman reading?
Conversa�on 1: A history book.
Conversa�on 2:
that new café is offering coffee for free this week
I saw that in the paper.
Maybe we should go there for lunch
what special about the new café?
* Conversa�on 2: Free coffee.
Conversa�on 3:
How was your holiday?
Great I really enjoyed the beach
that sounds really relaxing.
What is the man enjoy?
* Conversa�on 3: The beach.
Conversa�on 4:
It's really quiet in the library.
They have rules about that.
Oh of course
what did the man say about the library?
* Conversa�on 4: They have rules about quietness.
Conversa�on 5:
When are you going to see your parents?
I hope to see them this weekend.
I hope you have a good �me.
What is the woman hoping to do this weekend?
* Conversa�on 5: See her parents.
Conversa�on 6:
You need to print those documents?
OK how do I do it?
No problem. I'll show you.
What is the man going to show the woman?
* Conversa�on 6: How to print documents.
Conversa�on 7:
Do you want to go for a walk with me?
I just finished one.
Where did you go?
What did the man just finish?
* Conversa�on 7: A walk.
Conversa�on 8:
Can I borrow your chair
Yes,when I'm finished wri�ng this email
Thanks ,I’ll wait
What item does the man want to borrow?
* Conversa�on 8: A chair.
Conversa�on 9:
Did you see the email to everyone?
Yes, it said they may hire some new employees
I hope so.
What communica�on have the speakers received about new employees ?
* Conversa�on 9: An email about new employees.
Conversa�on 10:
I will chances of ge�ng a raise a good
I hope so.
Yes, me too.
What do the man and woman hope will happen?
* Conversa�on 10: Get a raise.
Conversa�on 11:
What do you think about this new policy?
I'm not sure. I understand it.
I'm a litle confused about it too
what are the speakers confused about?
* Conversa�on 11: A new policy.
Conversa�on 12:
Any news about our at new boss?
They said she'll arrive next month
that will be great.
What are the two people speaking about part day sentence comple�on?
* Conversa�on 12: Their new boss.
Test 8
Conversa�on 1:
I’m ge�ng a new computer on Wednesday
oh that's great.
Yes I can't wait
What is the woman receive on Wednesday?
A new computer.
Conversa�on 2:
Is your son on the football team?
Yes he's just been chosen as the captain
how wonderful
what sport does the man's son play?
Football
Conversa�on 3:
I need to work really hard to prepare for this interview.
you should read the informa�on about the company.
I've already done that.
What is the woman preparing for ?
An interview
Conversa�on 4:
The bus didn't say much at the mee�ng
I was surprised about that too.
I know she was really quiet
why the man and the woman surprised?
The boss was quiet.
Conversa�on 5:
I just got a funny email from my sister.
What did she say?
I don't think I should repeat it.
What did the woman get from her sister?
funny email
Conversa�on 6:
Please log on with your username and password.
How do I do that?
The system will show you how
what does the woman need to do?
Log on with username and password.
Conversa�on 7:
How is that project going?
Terrible I've had a lot of problems.
Sorry to hear that.
What is the man having problems with?
A project.
Conversa�on 8:
Do you think it's going to rain?
Probably it looks cloudy.
I thought so too.
What do the speakers think is going to happen?
It's going to rain
Conversa�on 9:
I finally got promoted to manager.
That's great. Well, I hope I like it.
What happened to the woman?
Got promoted to manager
Conversa�on 10:
Are you going to come to our house on Sunday?
I'm afraid I can't.
What happened ?
what is the woman unable to do?
Come to a house on Sunday
Conversa�on 11:
This food taste like it's spoiled
it must've been le� out of the refrigerator.
We shouldn't eat it.
What's wrong with the food?
It's spoiled
Conversa�on 12:
What kind of work will we have to do next week?
The boss said we will be con�nue filing reports
I feel so bored with that
What job makes the woman feel bored ?
Filing reports
Test 9
Conversa�on 1:
My boss was in a car accident
that's terrible.
I know I don't know how it happened.
What happened to the man's boss ?
He was in a car accident
Conversa�on 2:
My dad really likes to pancake.
I know I had some last month.
I love it too.
what does the woman's father enjoy doing ?
Pancakes
Conversa�on 3:
In the plane the best way to get to Chicago
Actually I think the train is beter.
I'll try that instead according to the man
what is the best way to travel to Chicago?
The train
Conversa�on 4:
Will we be paid back for our expenses?
I really don't know.
Maybe we should ask someone
what are the speakers talking about?
Being paid back for expenses
Conversa�on 5:
Do you want to go out this weekend?
No i don't feel like it
OK maybe another �me
what does the man suggest?
Go out this weekend
Conversa�on 6:
it's supposed to be really hot this weekend?
Maybe we can go to the beach
that would be great.
How is the weather going to be this weekend?
Really hot.
Conversa�on 7:
Didn't you say that you lost your phone?
I'll have to buy a new one.
I hope it's not too expensive
what happened to the woman?
She lost her phone
Conversa�on 8:
Are you using this chair?
No, I'm not.
You can take it if you want to.
Thanks so much.
What did the man want to use?
A chair
Conversa�on 9:
I'm going out for lunch.
Can I come?
You'd be most welcome
where are the speakers going?
Out for lunch
Conversa�on 10:
My son is ge�ng quite tall
so he'll be like your husband.
I think you're right.
What's happening to the woman's son?
He's ge�ng tall
Conversa�on 11:
Are you going to have to clean your house today?
No, I'll put it off un�l next weekend.
That's probably a good idea.
What will the man put off un�l next weekend?
Cleaning his house
Conversa�on 12:
S�ll working as a sales assistant
yes but I'm looking for something else
so you don't like it
What kind of work is that I'm doing?
Sales assistant
Test 10
Conversa�on 1:
My sister is going to travel to Australia in September.
How exci�ng
I'm really happy for
what's the man sister going to do in September?
Travel to Australia
Conversa�on 2:
That town has free new apartment buildings
That's quite a lot.
I know that doesn't happen very o�en.
What's happening in the town ?
New apartment buildings are being built
Conversa�on 3:
You need to provide your password before we can con�nue
I was told to share that.
Yes you need to change it a�er we've spoken.
What does the woman need to provide?
Her password
Conversa�on 4:
My job applica�on to send it to the HR department?
Thanks for the informa�on
What the man sent to the HR department?
His job applica�on
Conversa�on 5:
I'm going to move to Sydney.
How exci�ng
When are you leaving?
At the end of the month
What will the woman do at the end of the month?
Move to Sydney
Conversa�on 6:
That company has to pay some fines?
What happened?
I'm not really sure.
What does the company need to do?
Pay some fines
Conversa�on 7:
The department i work in has three new jobs available
why did that happen?
I don't really know
what is happening in the man's department?
Three new jobs are available
Conversa�on 8:
Did he say to go straight along this road?
I think so.
OK, let's go.
What direc�on will they travel on the road?
Straight along the road
Conversa�on 9:
Are you enjoying your new baby?
I'm just thrilled.
I'm so glad,
what is the man enjoying?
His new baby
Conversa�on 10:
I need to go to work early tomorrow.
What �me?
Before 7:30 in the morning?
What does the woman need to do tomorrow?
Go to work early
Conversa�on 11:
Have you read the instruc�ons for the new computer system?
Not yet
Me either
What happened to the speaker's red ?
The instruc�ons for the new computer system
Conversa�on 12:
I would really rather stay at home tonight
Are you �red?
Yes, I really am.
What does the man want to do tonight?
Stay at home