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File 1
Listening 1

Receptionist: Good afternoon. The Townhouse. How can I help you?

Ralph: Can I make a reservation, please?
Receptionist: Certainly. What day?
Ralph: Thursday night, please.
Receptionist: OK, so tomorrow night.
Ralph: Yes, that’s right.
Receptionist: What time?
Ralph: A table for four people at eight o’clock.
Receptionist: Eight o’clock. A table for four. What’s your name?
Ralph: My name’s Ralph Lanegan.
Receptionist: Sorry, what’s your last name?
Ralph: Lanegan.
Receptionist: How do you spell it?
Ralph: L-A-N-E-G-A-N.
Receptionist: Thank you. OK, Mr. Lanegan. You have a table for four people at eight o’clock on
Thursday evening. See you then.
Ralph: Thank you, bye.

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Listening 2

1
Mark: I have a reservation
Receptionist: What’s your name?
Mark: Mark Ellison
Receptionist: How do you spell your last name?
Mark: E-L-L-I-S-O-N.

2
Receptionist: Here you are. Ellison.
Mark: That’s right.
Receptionist: You’re in room 331. (Three-three-one.)
Mark: Room 331. (Three-three-one.) Thanks.

3
Receptionist: Can I help you?
Ana : Yes, I’m here for my classes.
Receptionist: OK. What’s your name?
Ana: My name is Ana Gonzalez.
Receptionist: How do you spell your last name?
Ana: It’s G-O-N-Z-A-L-E-Z.

4
Receptionist: Hi, Ana. Are you from Spain?
Ana: No, I’m not. I’m from Mexico.
Receptionist: Mexico.
Ana: Yes, that’s right.

5
Receptionist: OK. You’re in room 6.
Ana: Is the English class on Friday?
Receptionist: Let me check. No, it isn’t. It’s on Thursday.

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File 2
Listening 1

Vacation rep: Good morning, Sun2Sun Vacations. How can I help you?
Caller: Hi. I’d like to book a vacation for two people.
Vacation rep: Of course. Where do you want to go?
Caller: I’d like to book a vacation to Egypt.
Vacation rep: There’s a two-week vacation in Luxor for $950 per person.
Caller: That sounds good.
Vacation rep: What’s your name, please?
Caller: It’s Ibrahim Selek and my friend’s name is Osman Tariq.
Vacation rep: How do you spell your last name?
Caller: S-E-L-E-K.
Vacation rep: And how do you spell your friend’s last name?
Caller: It’s T-A-R-I-Q.
Vacation rep: Thank you. What is your phone number or email address?
Caller: I’m sorry, no email, but my phone number is (123) 847-8983.
Vacation rep: That’s (123) 847-8983?
Caller: Yes, that’s right.
Vacation rep: What’s your nationality?
Caller: We are Turkish.
Vacation rep: Do you want to pay now?
Caller: Yes, please. Can I pay by credit card?
Vacation rep: Of course. What’s the number on the card?
Caller: It’s 0098 4551 3826 7452.
Vacation rep: OK. I’ll book that for you now.
Caller Thank you. Bye.

File 2
Listening 2

1
Reiko: Is this class 12, the English class?
Teacher: Yes, please sit down. I’m Mr Martin. What’s your name?
Reiko: My name’s Reiko.
Mei: And my name’s Mei.
Teacher Are you from China?
Mei: No, we aren’t. We’re Japanese.

2
Max: It’s my birthday tomorrow.
Jo: Congratulations, Max. How old are you?
Max: Today?
Jo: Yes.
Max: I’m 17 today, but tomorrow I’ll be 18.
Jo: Really. I’m 18, too.

3
Ellie: Is your email address [email protected]?
May: No, it isn’t. It’s [email protected].
Ellie : Sorry … [email protected].
May: No, May.Yang …
Ellie: OK, thanks.

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Jamari: This is my teacher. Mr Hall.
Robert: Nice to meet you. I’m Robert Andersen.
Teacher: Nice to meet you, too. Your last name is Andersen?
Robert: Yes, that’s right.
Teacher: Is that E-N or O-N?
Robert: E-N .

5
Jenny: Your Spanish is really good, Tomas.
Tomas: Thanks.
Jenny: Are you from Mexico?
Tomas: No, I’m not. My mother is Venezuelan and my father is American.
Jenny: OK, and are you Venezuelan?
Tomas: No, I’m not. I’m Colombian.

File 3
Listening 1

Security Guard: Excuse me, sir.

Passenger: Yes.
Security Guard: Can I see your passport, please?
Passenger: Yes, it’s in my pocket. Here you are.
Security Guard: Is this your bag?
Passenger: No, it isn’t. That’s my bag.
Security Guard: OK. What’s in the bag?
Passenger: In it? Umm … my house keys and my wallet.
Security Guard: Is your cell phone in the bag?
Passenger: No, it isn’t. It’s here.
Security Guard: Anything else?
Passenger: Umm … yes. A book.
Security Guard: What’s this in the bag?
Passenger: Those? They are my glasses.
Security Guard: Ah, OK. You can go.
Passenger: Thank you.

File 3
Listening 2

1
Man: Can I help you?
Woman: I’m not sure. I want a souvenir for my son.
Man: How old is he?
Woman: He’s ten.
Man: How about a T-shirt or this key chain?
Woman: Not the key chain … the T-shirt. How much is it?

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Woman: How much are the sandwiches?
Man: The grilled cheese sandwich is $6 and the chicken sandwich is $8.50.
Woman: Can I have a chicken sandwich, please?
Man: Sure. Anything else?
Woman: Yes, an orange juice.
Man: OK, a chicken sandwich and an orange juice.
Woman: How much is that?
Man: The chicken sandwich is $8.50 and the orange juice is $2.00, so that’s $10.50.

3
Man: Oh, no! Where are my glasses?
Woman: Are your glasses in your bag?
Man: No, they aren’t.
Woman: Are they in your pocket?
Man: Err … no.
Woman: Are those your glasses on the table?
Man: Oh, yes. Thank you.

4
Woman: Can I have a sandwich, please?
Waiter: Sure. Anything else?
Woman: Yes. A cup of coffee, please.
Waiter: Milk?
Woman: No, thanks. How much is it?
Waiter: That’s $7.20, please.

5
Woman: How much is this cap?
Man: Let me see. The small caps are $2.99 and the big caps are $4.99.
Woman: This is a big cap.
Man: OK. So that’s $4.99.
Woman: Here you are.
Man: Thank you.

File 4
Listening 1

Melanie Is this a photo of your family on your tablet, Larry?

Larry Yes, it is.
Melanie Who’s this?
Larry That’s my mother.
Melanie Wow! She’s beautiful. How old is she?
Larry She’s 76 this year.
Melanie And is this your sister?
Larry Yes, it is. It’s my sister, Eva, and her family.
Melanie So these are her two children.
Larry Yes, Jake and Alicia.
Melanie You have a brother, too, don’t you?
Larry Yes, but he isn’t married.
Melanie He’s a doctor, isn’t he?
Larry No, that’s Rebecca’s brother.
Melanie So your wife’s brother is the doctor …
Larry Yes, that’s right.

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File 4
Listening 2

1
Man: Do you prefer Chinese or Thai food?
Woman: Actually, the new restaurant downtown is very good.
Man: Isn’t it Korean?
Woman: Korean food is my favorite.
Man: I have a reservation there tomorrow evening!

2
Amy: Emily, is that your sister?
Emily: Where?
Amy: Over there.
Emily: With the long brown hair?
Amy: Yes.
Emily: No, my sister has short hair and she doesn’t wear glasses.

3
Man: This is a great car.
Woman: Hmm, red cars are nice, but this car is very expensive.
Man: What about that car? It’s a fast sports car.
Woman: Sorry, it’s very small. I have a big family.
Man: OK. … How about this car? It’s a family car.
Woman: Wow! This is the perfect car. Great. Here’s my card.

4
Woman: Who’s Amanda?
Man: Amanda?
Woman: Yes. Who is she?
Man: That’s my brother’s wife.
Woman: Isn’t her name Amy?
Man: No, that’s our mother.

5
Woman: Oh, your new watch is very nice.
Man: Actually it’s an antique, so it’s old.
Woman: Is it expensive?
Man: Yes, it is, but it’s really good.

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File 5
Listening 1

Keiko: Good morning, Rob.

Rob: Good morning, Keiko.
Keiko: What’s that?
Rob: Breakfast. Sausage, eggs, toast, and coffee.
Keiko: Do you usually eat a big breakfast?
Rob: No, at home I just have toast and coffee, but when I’m in a hotel I like to have a large
breakfast.
Keiko: I see. OK … time to get my breakfast.
Rob: What do you have for breakfast?
Keiko: Orange juice, fruit, and this …
Rob: Ah, a croissant. … Is that what you usually eat for breakfast?
Keiko: No, I usually have fruit. I like healthy food.
Rob: That’s good. Do you eat fruit at home?
Keiko: Yes, but not when I go to Japan to see my parents.
Rob: What do you usually eat in Japan?
Keiko: A traditional Japanese breakfast is miso soup, rice, vegetables, and green
tea.
Rob: Soup and rice for breakfast? Is that what your parents have for breakfast?
Keiko: Yes, it is. It’s very good.

File 5
Listening 2

1
Woman: Excuse me, what time is it?
Man: I’m not sure. What time is your flight?
Woman: It’s at 8:30.
Man: Don’t worry. You aren’t late.

2
Flight attendant: Do you want the chicken or the fish for lunch?
Man: Oh, I don’t eat meat.
Flight attendant: OK, that’s easy then. Here’s your meal – enjoy.
Man: Thank you.

3
Man: What do you usually do after work?
Woman: I usually go to the gym and then go home and watch TV.
Man: Really! I go to the gym, too.

4
Woman: Do you want a sandwich?
Man: No, thanks. I’m not hungry.
Woman: Really? It’s lunchtime.
Man: Well, I’m not hungry, but I am thirsty.

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Woman: Excuse me. What time do we arrive in New York?
Man: In 45 minutes. Do you live in New York?
Woman: No, I don’t.
Man: Oh?
Woman: I’m from Texas. I live in Dallas, but I’m on vacation with my family.

File 6
Listening 1

Interviewer: What do you do Ana-Maria?

Ana-Maria: I’m a journalist.
Interviewer: Wow! Do you work on TV?
Ana-Maria: No, I don’t. I work for a newspaper.
Interviewer: What do you like about your job?
Ana-Maria: Well, it’s very interesting. I always do different things. Sometimes I get up at six
o’clock in the morning …
Interviewer: That’s very early …
Ana-Maria: Yes, but it’s OK because sometimes I finish work at two or three o’clock in the
afternoon. The newspaper office is near my apartment. I always walk to work, so
that’s nice. I usually go to a small café before work and have a coffee and a croissant
for breakfast, but sometimes I’m late and I don’t have time.
Interviewer: Do you always work in the office?
Ana-Maria: No, sometimes I work from home.
Interviewer: Do you work on the weekend?
Ana-Maria: Yes, sometimes I do when there’s a big news story, but not always.
Interviewer: What do you do when you aren’t at work?
Ana-Maria: I usually go to the gym after work, and in the evenings I always listen to music and
read a book, but I never read the newspaper …
Interviewer: [laughs]
Ana-Maria: I know, I work at a newspaper, but I don’t read newspapers.

File 6
Listening 2

1
Woman: What do you usually eat for lunch?
Man: Well, I never eat a big lunch. I usually have a salad or a sandwich.
What about you?
Woman: Mmm, I never eat lunch.
Man: Really?
Woman: Well, sometimes I eat fruit.

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Dan: What does your husband do, Emily?
Emily: He’s a teacher.
Dan: Oh, does he work at a high school?
Emily: No, he doesn’t.
Dan: Oh, so he works at a college?
Emily: No, he works at home.
Dan: At home?
Emily: Yes, he teaches our three children.

3
Alex: What time do you finish work, Elmira?
Elmira: Today I finish at six o’clock.
Alex: Do you always work late?
Elmira: No, just on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Usually I finish at 4:30.
Alex: OK. Do you want to come to the movies on Friday?
Elmira: Sure, what time?
Alex: How about five o’clock?
Elmira: Perfect.

4
Tourist: Excuse me. When does the tour start?
Guide: We usually have three tours at ten o’clock in the morning and at one-thirty and three
o’clock in the afternoon.
Tourist: Usually?
Guide: Yes, today we just have the tour in the morning.
Tourist: Ah, OK. Can I buy two tickets for that tour, please?
Guide: Of course. That’s $15, please.

5
Matt: Do you always walk to work?
Nicky: No I don’t. I usually take the train. What about you?
Matt: I don’t live near the office so I usually go by car.
Nicky: Why don’t you use the train?
Matt: It’s too expensive.

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