UNIT 2 (edited)

File 1
Where was the company picnic held?
A. In April.
B. Refreshments will be provided.
C. At a park next to a lake.
File 2
Where should I put the extra extension cords?
A. In the top drawer.
B. The deadline is strict.
C. After today’s meeting.
File 3
1. Across the street ……………………………. 10. On the next corner …………………………….
2. Around the corner ……………………………. 11. Opposite the …………………………….
building
3. At the front counter ……………………………. 12. Over there …………………………….
4. By the front door ……………………………. 13. Straight down to …………………………….
5. From the main office ……………………………. 14. To the post office …………………………….
6. In front of the lobby ……………………………. 15. In one’s mail box …………………………….
7. Near the park ……………………………. 16. In the file cabinet …………………………….
8. Next to the hotel ……………………………. 17. On one’s desk …………………………….
9. On the first floor ……………………………. 18. At the top of the …………………………….
stairs

Check - up (file 4)

1. (A) Behind the building.

(B) Put them in storage.
2.
(A) I’m living in Seattle.

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 (B) To my hometown.
3.
(A) At 4 o’clock
(B) At the Ocean Hotel
4.
(A) To the left on the window
(B) It is displayed for sale
5.
(A) Anytime Monday through Friday
(B) Go around at the corner
6.
(A) Just leave it there
(B) That sounds great.
7.
(A) Helard did
(B) On my laptop
8.
(A) I’ll be at the Super & Motel
(B) Wednesday is fine for me.
File 5
Who should I contact to rent an office in this building?
A. Yes, I’ll update my contact list.
B. You can call Mr. Yamamoto.
C. The one in the financial center.
File 6
Who will be going to the exposition this year?
A. It was a good experience.
B. Several of our colleagues.
C. The beginning of the October.

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File 7
1. Accountant …………………………….. 15. Accounting officer ……………………………….
2. Assistant …………………………….. 16. Payroll department ……………………………….
3. Board of directors …………………………….. 17. Finance department ……………………………….
4. Chief Executive …………………………….. 18. Purchasing ……………………………….
officer department
5. Division Head …………………………….. 19. Human Resources ……………………………….
department
6. Editor …………………………….. 20. Personnel department ……………………………….
7. Executive officer …………………………….. 21. Public Relations ……………………………….
department
8. Receptionist …………………………….. 22. Marketing department ……………………………….
9. Representative …………………………….. 23. Overseas Division ……………………………….
10. Secretary …………………………….. 24. Customer Service ……………………………….
department
11. Security officer …………………………….. 25. Security ……………………………….
12. Senior director ……………………………..
13. Supervisor ……………………………..
14. Vice President ……………………………..

Check - up (file 8)
1. (A) It’s an action movie
(B) I am not sure.
2. (A) It must have been John.
(B) We’re using that room to study in
3. (A) One term lasts four years.
(B) Probably the director.
4. (A) John is writing a novel now.
(B) Go to the best seller’s corner.
5. (A) You are.
(B) Everyone is attending

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 6. (A) It’s hasn’t been decided yet.
(B) The next one starts tomorrow.
7. (A) I did it.
(B) I’m in seat 24B
8. (A) I can help
(B) He just finished.
File 9
When is the next performance of the City Dance Troupe?
A. This Saturday at eight P.M.
B. It was better than the last one.
C. It hasn’t yet.
File 10
When will our Internet service be working again?
A. No, I don’t use it often.
B. It should be fixed by noon.
C. Over by the copier.
File 11
1. Already …………………………… 11. Soon ……………………………
2. A week ago …………………………… 12. Sometime next ……………………………
week
3. Last week …………………………… 13. In about an hour ……………………………
4. A couple pf days ago …………………………… 14. Not for another ……………………………
hour
5. A little while ago …………………………… 15. By the end of this ……………………………
week
6. now …………………………… 16. any minute ……………………………
7. Right now …………………………… 17. Not until next week ……………………………
8. For now ……………………………. 18. Right after the …………………………….
presentation is ready
9. Often………………….. ……………………………. 19. When the …………………………….

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 construction is
completed
10. Regularly……………. ……………………………. 20. Soon, I think …………………………….

Check - up (file 12)

1. (A) Around this time last year.

(B) It’s not decided yet
2. (A) I’d say 10 at the latest.
(B) At the office.
3. (A) Not until next week.
(B) More than a year ago.

4. (A) We’re still waiting for a box.

(B) It’s written on top of it.
5. (A) Everyone should have them already.
(B) Steve will give you the ID card.
6. (A) On the first of October.
(B) On the fifth floor.
7. (A) All the flights are delayed.
(B) Last Tuesday.
8. (A) I already finished the proposal.
(B) By the end of the month.
File 13
What did you think of my presentation?
A. No, not this time.
B. I was at another meeting.
C. Twenty pages long.
File 14
What’s the name of the new intern in the design department?

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A. I think it’s Sammy, but I’m not sure.
B. We sent in the blueprint
Yes, I enjoyed the internship.
Check - up (file 15)
1. (A) We open at 9 and close at 5
(B) We’re open every day except Sundays.
2. (A) Take the subway.
(B) We’re taking the bus there.
3. (A) 15 dollars for a full-size sedan.
(B) Sorry, but no cars are available.
4. (A) In front of the subway station.
(B) Around one o’clock I think.
5. (A) You need to turn it in soon.
(B) You are overqualified.
6. (A) It’s our newest product
(B) A week from tomorrrow.
7. (A) I was on the other line with a client.
(B) I always get up at 7 a.m
8. (A) The flight took over ten hours
(B) I had some business to take care of.

PRACTICE:
Exercise 1:
a.
Question 1: (file 16)

Question with WHERE (1)

A STEP
Possible answers

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 1. It’s being held in Room 12.
2. Go and ask at the information desk
3. I’m sorry, but it has been canceled.
4. It will be held in this room at one.
Recognising incorrect options
(A) Check out the main conference room.
(B) Our sales have been dropping lately
(C) Go with John. He knows where it is.
(D) I went there, and it was pretty good.
(E) No, I can’t make it today.
Question 2: (file 17)
Questions with WHERE (2)
A STEP
Possible answers
1. Put it by the window
2. Let’s see how it looks over by the sofa
3. Please take it to the staff lounge
4. Just put it anywhere in the next room
Recognising incorrect options
(A) Try the upstairs shop
(B) Take it to the reception area.
(C) We really could use a plant or two
(D) No, I didn’t put it there.
(E) Place it next to the door.
Question 3 (file 18)

Questions with WHERE (3)

A STEP
Possible answers

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 1. Right next to Kristine.
2. Let’s take a look at the seating chart
3. He told me he wanted to be placed next to Sophia
4. He won’t be coming to the dinner party.
Recognising incorrect options
(A) He will not be coming.
(B) Actually, he has already eaten.
(C) I placed him next to Mr. Park
(D) He seems to be managing it quite well
(E) We are planning to throw him a farewell party

Question 4 (file 19)

Questions with WHERE (4)
A STEP
Possible answers
1. She’s from a little town called Orillia
2. I’m not sure. Why don’t you ask her yourself?
3. Actually, I was curious about that, too.
4. Well, I know that she is not from me.
Recognising incorrect options
(A) Why don’t we take her along?
(B) She grew up in the next town
(C) I believe she ‘s from another country
(D) She’s from where Lisa is from
(E) She said she will be be here soon.

b.
Question 1: (file 20)
Questions with WHEN (1)

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A STEP
Possible answers
1. As soon as I get this done first
2. Actually, he’ll be coming to pick it up
3. I’m thinking of doing that after lunch.
4. I already sent it in the morning.
Recognising incorrect options
(A) In a minute
(B) I will refer it to him.
(C) The contracts are in my desk drawer
(D) After I come back from the meeting
(E) I’ll try to contact him later.
Question 2 (file 21):

Questions with WHEN (2)

A STEP
Possible answers
1. She should have been here already
2. Ten minutes ago, but I think she is being delayed because of the rain
3. Three o’clock, but she’s usually a bit early
4. I’m not sure. Let me give her a call and find out.
Recognising incorrect options
(A) I can’t show it to you tomorrow
(B) She is supposed to be here in ten minutes
(C) She called and said she can’t make it today
(D) Yes, she’s expecting a full house today
(E) She should be walking in any minute now
Question 3 (FILE 22)
Questions with WHEN (What time…?)

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A STEP
Possible answers
1. This afternoon, but it got rescheduled
2. I made an appointment for tomorrow at noon
3. I have not made any arrangements yet
4. I’ll be seeing him today at three o’clock
Recognising incorrect options
(A) I’ll set it up for you
(B) To get my six-month check –up
(C) It is set for two o’clock tomorrow
(D) I had to postpone it until next Friday
(E) To get some medicine for my cold

Question 4: (file 23)

Questions with WHEN (5)
Possible answers
1. This Tuesday at the earliest
2. I heard that they will be here early next week
3. I’ll ask Jane to chek the schedule
4. I have not heard anything about that yet
Recognising incorrect options
(A) They went out of town recently
(B) I heard they’l l be here this evening
(C) Probably in the next town
(D) Actually, they’re here already
(E) Yes, he can speak Japanese fluently.
c.
Question 1: (file 24)
Questions with WHO (1)

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Possible answers
1. Lenny Parks, our general manager
2. John Connors is scheduled to make the speech
3. I believe it’s a guest from one of our branch officers
4. The last time I checked it was Tim Burrows.
Recognising incorrect options
(A) The presentation starts at 8 p.m
(B) Because he is a great speaker.
(C) Why don’t we go right after work?
(D) I believe it’s Lester Thomas
(E) I’m not sure. Let’s go and find out

Question 2 (file 25)

Questions with WHO (2)
Possible answers
1. A firm from out of town
2. I’m not sure, but Jerry knows something about it
3. I believe it was a man from this neighborhood
4. I didn’t know there were any inquiries about that.
Recognising incorrect options
(A) Let’s go across the road
(B) Thank you very much
(C) As far as I know, no one has
(D) There is still a lot left there
(E) Actually, there were several inquiries

Question 3: (file 26)

Questions with WHO (3)
Possible answers

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 1. It has not been decided yet
2. It’s a toss-up between Jeff and Eric
3. How would you like to do it?
4. The managers are discussing it right now.
Recognising incorrect options
(A) I’m thinking of asking Peggy to do it
(B) Let’s go and busy the present today
(C) I will not be able to make it today
(D) There is a good chance that I will be doing it
(E) To get something for the boss’s birthday.

Question 4: (File 27)

Question with WHO (4)
Possible answers
1. I think Jack is familiar with the work
2. We should ask Janet to give us a hand
3. Maybe David is not very busy right now
4. Why don’t we ask Jill if she has some free time?
Recognising incorrect options
(A) Well, let me ask around the office
(B) The new project is almost finished
(C) They should arrive very soon
(D) The project is supposed to take a week
(E) Your best bet is to speak to Dan in the Accounting Department

Question 1 (file 28)

Questions with WHAT (1)
Possible answers
1. I’m not sure yet

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 2. I might be going to New York
3. I’ll be busy catching up on some work
4. I’ll most likely spend time with family
Recognising incorrect options
(A) During this weekend
(B) I’m thinking of checking out a movie
(C) I’ll be at home doing some housework
(D) It will be on Saturday
(E) Yes, I will go over it again today
Question 2: (file 29)
Questions with WHAT (2)
Possible answers
1. The steak dinner
2. I’m not sure. What are you going to have
3. I’m just going to have the salad
4. Today’s special looks great
Recognising incorrect options
(A) I’m going to have it here for you
(B) This chicken salad looks good
(C) I think I’ll try the daily special
(D) Let’s go there later this evening
(E) The more, the better
Question 3: (file 30)
Questions with WHAT (3)
Possible answers
1. He said I will be promoted next month
2. He mostly talked about the upcoming sales campaign
3. He tried to encourage me to work harder
4. He wants me to head the next project

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Recognising incorrect options
(A) His office is down this corridor
(B) He didn’t say that to me
(C) He asked me to drive him to the airport today
(D) Let’s go and talk to him right now
(E) The meeting did not last very long

Question 4: (file 31)

Questions with WHAT (4)
Possible answers
1. I heard the event is formal
2. Just wear what you have on today
3. I think a suit and a tie would be suitable, don’t you?
4. Why don’t you wear the new jacket you bought last week?
Recognising incorrect options
(A) That suit looks really good on you
(B) How about wearing the new outfit you got?
(C) The party is going to be held right here in this room
(D) Just put on anything you want
(E) A party of seven for six o’clock, please.

Exercise 2:
WHERE (File 32)
1. Where can I find winter gloves?
(A) In the sportswear section
(B) No, I couldn’t find it yet
(C) It’s twenty dollars
2. Where should I put this weekly report?
(A) John will report it

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 (B) Yes, Michael is in charge of that
(C) At a store called Good Will
3. Where do we usually purchase our office equipment?
(A) 30 days at best
(B) Yes, Michael is in charge of that
(C) At a store called Good Will
4. Where are the pictures you brought?
(A) About three weeks
(B) My co-workers
(C) On my desk
5. Where should I put Ms. Stone’s suitcase?
(A) Yes, you should
(B) In her office
(C) In an hour
6. Where has the accounting staff been all afternoon?
(A) I placed it in your drawer
(B) Maybe at the weekly meeting
(C) Not until this afternoon
7. Where can I find a projector for tomorrow’s meeting?
(A) The next project will be decided tomorrow
(B) There is one in the supply room
(C) No, Mr. Klyman will make a presentation at the meeting
8. Where did you learn Chinese?
(A) I’m at the Corner restaurant
(B) I don’t like Chinese food
(C) My mom’s from there.
9. Where is the convention going to be held next year?
(A) The convention was very informative
(B) It has not been decided yet

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 (C) Yes, they expect more participant next year
10. Could you tell me where a flower shop is around here?
(A) There is one down the street
(B) Sorry, but I don’t like flowers too much
(C) No, it’s located at the intersection
WHEN (file 33)
1. When did your boss accept your cost reduction proposal?
(A) I put it in the mailbox
(B) It will cost more in five years
(C) Two days ago
2. When did the board approve the change in the benefits policy?
(A) No, he didn’t say okay
(B) Sometime last week
(C) Because the policy has been changed a lot
3. When did the bank say your mortgage application has been approved?
(A) She said the application has been rejected
(B) They didn’t mention the date
(C) I will approve it soon
4. When does the company plan to hire new employees?
(A) For sensior positions
(B) In about a month
(C) At the job fair
5. When did Ms. Olson send this fax to Hong Kong?
(A) At about five o’clock
(B) Four pages
(C) She took a ten p.m flight
6. When they start to install the new computers?
(A) You should restart your computer
(B) They will be here tomorrow

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 (C) My computer was upgraded last month
7. When will report be ready?
(A) I should have it for you in an hour
(B) Don’t worry. I’m ready to go now
(C) It’s more comolicated than I expected
8. When do you expect the executives to return from their field trip?
(A) The boss is away on vacation for three days
(B) I was told that they had a great time
(C) Before the end of the day at the latest
9. When was the last time you drove to work?
(A) Because I usually take the subway to work.
(B) A week ago. Why?
(C) I arrived here at nine o’clock this morning
10. When can you come to repair the photocopier?
(A) Yes, I can
(B) After three p.m
(C) At the repair shop

WHO (file 34)

1. Who left these message on my desk?
(A) The District Manager, I guess
(B) Not until next week
(C) To notify you of today’s agenda
2. Who was chosen as the new partner?
(A) Living – Home Uptown, Inc.
(B) I bet he can’t
(C) Yes, they said they would.
3. Who do you think will be chosen to lead the Accounting Department?
(A) It’s a bit difficult to read

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 (B) Pick me up at seven
(C) It will be Lauren Kim
4. Who is suitable for the new position?
(A) The new shirt really suits you
(B) I’d like to recommend Edith
(C) I prefer the old one
5. Who should I contact to order office supplies?
(A) We need copy paper
(B) Yes, he made the order
(C) I will order them for you
6. Who calculator is that on the desk?
(A) Andrew calculated the figures
(B) It belongs to David
(C) The data proved accurate
7. Who’s using the phone right now?
(A) No, it is not useful
(B) Your assistant
(C) To call my friend
8. Who were you talkin to at the seminar yesterday?
(A) The speeches were great
(B) Yes, the seminar was very impressive
(C) A manager from my old job
9. Who is Ms. Leon going to select as her assistant?
(A) Yes, she was selected as a secretary.
(B) One of the new employees
(C) Because we’re short-handed now
10. Who’s taking your place while you’re on holiday?
(A) I’m thinking of going to the beach
(B) Then we’ll have to find a new place for it

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 (C) Thomas promised me he would
MIX (file 35)

1. How soon will you know whether the car will be on sale?
(A) My assistant is bringing me the information right now
(B) Yes, the sale will continue through the weekend
(C) I don’t know how to fix the car
2. What city did you grow up in?
(A) That’s been many years ago, but it still feets like yesterday
(B) On the south side of Chicago, but that was a long time ago
(C) I just go back from an incredible vacation in New York City
3. Why did you congratulate your colleague?
(A) She just received a special promotion
(B) Yes, she was very motivated
(C) At the awards banquet
4. What time are we going to the stadium?
(A) The game will last two hours
(B) We will leave right after lunch
(C) Yes, I’m a big sports fan
5. How much of a discount applies to this refrigerator?
(A) You can get 30% off
(B) It’s $300
(C) That’s a real bargain
6. Why wasn’t I notified of the changes in plan?
(A) Not until next week
(B) J just found out about it myself
(C) You’re very kind. Thank you.
7. How did you do on your math test you were studying for?
(A) I studied all day for three days

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 (B) No, I majored in economics.
(C) I think I did well
8. Why was the delivery delayed?
(A) No, they delivered it
(B) For about two hours
(C) The heavy traffic slowed it down.
9. What did you do with the twenty- dollar gift certificate?
(A) The certification is no longer valid
(B) The gift was expensive
(C) I gave it to my daughter yesterday
10. Why don’t you e-mail your order directly to the store manager?
(A) On the main street
(B) I want to, but he didn’t tell me his address
(C) The store is open until 10 p.m

HOMEWORK (file 36)

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7. How many people are we expecting for our performances on Sunday?
A. 100 for each show.
B. They’ll be here at 8.
C. We’ve performed it many times.
8. Brad, can you set up the dining room for a dinner?
A. Yes, it was delicious.
B. Not particularly.
C. Sure, in a bit.
9. Who moved the boxes from the front door?
A. I’m sure it’s in the back room.
B. I’ll do it right after the snow stops.
C. I saw Issac doing it this morning.
10. My medical check-up is at 4:40, but I won’t finish work until 5 today.
A. At Queens Hospital.
B. That’s a problem.
C. You need to make sure you’re qualified.
11. Would you prefer to rent a sedan or a larger vehicle?
A. I’ve run out of gas.
B. The rental fee is negotiable.
C. We require a van to fit everyone.
12. Why has our director been out of the office all morning?
A. Around seven o’clock.
B. She’s attending a workshop.
C. Yes, your directions were useful.
13. Does the cleaning service send us monthly bills?
A. Yes, on the 1st.
B. It’s fine to pay with a credit card.
C. I spent $50 last month.
14. When do you want me to restock the shelves?
A. No, I think it is on the bottom shelf.
B. Before taking your lunch break.
C. In the storage room.
15. How often do you go to Tokyo on business trips?
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A. It’s an event occurring in Tokyo.
B. An agent will plan the trip.
C. We no longer have a branch in that city.
16. Who should I submit my employment application to?
A. The woman behind the reception desk.
B. You should include a resume and cover letter.
C. The position won’t be vacant for another two weeks.
17. Why don’t we ask the baker to recommend a high quality bread flour?
A. No, we’ve already arrived.
B. I bought some cakes.
C. Yes, that would be helpful.
18. Would you organize the museum’s charity luncheon?
A. We received a generous donation.
B. It would be my pleasure.
C. No, I don’t need a ride.
19. You’ve reserved your seat for the concert already, haven’t you?
A. I should be ready by 6 P.M.
B. I’m going to do it now.
C. No, it’ll be my first time playing there.
20. What is the company’s reason for recalling the vehicle?
A. No, I didn’t receive a full refund.
B. Consumers are reporting faulty brakes.
C. They should be brought back to the store.
21. The conference on business strategies is going to be postponed.
A. Across from the convention center.
B. That strategy was very effective.
C. Oh, I didn’t know that.
22. Where did you put our flight tickets to Vancouver?
A. I left them in my desk drawer.
B. We need to hurry to catch the flight.
C. I made a reservation this morning.
23. Didn’t the guests in Suite 234 request room service?
A. The kitchen staff will know.
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B. They have checked in.
C. It’s bigger than I had expected.
24. Which shirts are currently on sale?
A. Yes, 75 percent off.
B. All of the ones on this rack.
C. Let’s go shopping at the Riverton Mall.
25. Why do you want to return this table?
A. Thanks. I’ll exchange it later.
B. My turn is coming up next.
C. It’s too big for my living room.
26. I’ve decided which apartment I’m going to lease when I move to Madrid.
A. I knew you were unhappy with your landlord.
B. Great, that’s one major decision.
C. They’re trying to sell their house.
27. When will we leave for the company picnic?
A. At 10:45 this morning.
B. I went to work yesterday.
C. At the Central Park subway station.
28. Should we stay at the beach or head back to the hotel?
A. Some extra beach towels.
B. OK, if you’re done swimming.
C. Let’s relax here a bit longer.
29. Hasn’t the technician fixed our network yet?
A. We met him at the networking event.
B. No, he’s still working on it.
C. I’m glad we solved it together.
30. Do you know who the woman delivering the welcome address is?
A. Yes, it was delivered to my home last week.
B. Her name is Kate Wong, the event organizer.
C. I think it’s on Seventeenth Street.
31. The Boston Herald reports that the Eastwood Public Library is closed for renovations.
A. Have you completed the report.
B. I have to renew my card next month.
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C. Really? When will it reopen?

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