The Third Meeting

Listening Activity 3
Much longer Conversation (P.42-55)
Learning Indicators

Students are expected to be able to:

1. Understand much longer conversation typical
of workplace and social situation
2. Choose the correct option
Part 3 Short Conversations
Theme Notes
Read the following conversations and focus on the main
points. Use the what to listen for as a guide.
Instruction to the listening Activity!
1. Use a laptop or PC when you are Listening.
2. Time duration for you to finish the task is 60
minutes.
3. Send the results as you have finished
individually.
4. Thank you. GBU
 Part III: Conversation
Choose the best answer to each question.
A. Office Talk. Ω Track 8 (no. 1 – 15)
 Questions 1 to 3 refer to the following
conversations
1. Wha are the speakers discussing?
A. Tax laws C. A local event
B. A financial report D. Their boss
2. Why does the man think the woman’s news is great?
A.They can pay lower taxes this year.
B.They should make more money this year.
C.They might hire more employees this year.
D.They could increase bonuses this year.
3. Why is the woman unhappy about the situation?
E.She has lost her job because of it.
F.The company has to reduce bonuses.
G.The company has to pay higher taxes.
H.She could not finish the report in time.
 Questions 4 to 6 refer to the following
conversations
4. What are the speakers discussing?
A.Scheduling a meeting.
B.Problems with the mail service.
C.Copying documents.
D.Documents from another company
5. What can be inferred about the woman?
E.She is surprised at the news.
F.She is worried about the workers.
G.She will make a new schedule.
H.She forgot to send the documents.
6. What is true about the man?
I. He offered to pick up the mail for the woman.
J. He scheduled the workers at the post office.
K.He knows couriers that can do deliveries.
L.He received all of his mail earlier that morning.
 Questions 7 to 9 refer to the following
conversations
7. Why did the man miss the meeting?
A. He was traveling on holiday.
B. He was taking a sick leave.
C. He was away on business.
D. He was working at home.
8. What did Deanna propose at the meeting?
E. Spending money on R & D.
F. Adertising to younger customers.
G. Hiring more college students.
H.Organizing a few business meeting.
9. According to the man, what is management like?
I. They like to hear lots of new ideas.
J. They are not iinterested in students.
K. They are not open to new ideas.
L. They like to see good presentations.
 Questions 10 to 12 refer to the following
conversations
10. Who is going to meet Boards of Directors?
A. Sheila
B. John
C. The director
D. The president
11. What does the woman offer to do?
A. Ask for more time .
B. Get a project finished.
C. Write a report.
D. Give a presentation.
12. When will the man likely submit his report?
A. Monday
B. Tuesday
C. Wedesday
D. Thursday
 Questions 13 to15 refer to the following
conversations
13.What is the woman asked to do?
A. Leave town
B. Complete some work
C. Meet for lunch
D. Train Cormac
14.Why can the man NOT finish the work?
A.He does not have time. C. His printer is broken
B.He needs to eat. D. The files are not ready
15.What will the woman probably do next?
C.Go for lunch. C. Talk to Cormac
D.Print the documents. D. Take a business trip
B.OFFICE PROBLEMS Ω Track 9

Number 1 - 15
 Questions 1 to 3 refer to the following
conversations
1. What does the man ask?
A.How to change the toner
B.How to make a copy.
C.How to open the copier.
D.How to find the toner.
2. What does the woman do?
E.Asks the man to watch her.
F.Shuts the photocopier.
G.Explains how to change the toner.
H.Turns the catridge around.
3. What will the woman probably do?
A. She will copy the document.
B. she will change the catridge.
C. She will phone the repairman.
D. she will a sk the man for help.
 Questions 4 to 6 refer to the following
conversations
4. Why did the man NOT attend the meeting?
A.He was off sick.
B.He was at a seminar.
C.He was on holiday.
D.He forgot about it.
5. When was the IT training?
E.Yesterday
F.Last week
G.Two weeks ago
H.Last month
6. What does the man need to do?
I. Attend a seminar.
J.Talk to the personnel director.
K.Find a new computer system.
L.Receive his new ID.
 Questions 7 to 9 refer to the following conversations

7. Why is the man at the office?

A.He is installing a new computer.
B.Some office equipment is broken.
C.Some people are having a meeting.
D.He has an interview.
8. What does the woman thank the man for?
E.Responding so quickly.
F.Typing up the annual report.
G.Showing her the computer.
H.Being on time for work.
9. What will the man likely do next?
I.Take the computer away.
J.Connect the printer.
K.Replace a wire.
L.Work on a report.
 Questions 10 to 12 refer to the following
conversations
10. Why is the man concerned?
A.The assistant will start work late.
B.He does not have enough equipment.
C.His assistant will leave in July.
D.He hired a temporary employee.
11. When will the computer probably arrive?
E.At the end of this week.
F.At the beginning of July.
G.In the third week of July.
H.At the beginning of July.
12. What does the woman suggest?
I.Trying to borrow an old laptop.
J.Searching the internet for equipment.
K.Buying a new cmputer.
L.Ordering a computer next week.
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 Questions 13 to 15 refer to the following
conversations
13.Why did the woman stop the man?
A.He was cleaning the wrong screen.
B.He almost dropped his computer.
C.He was scratching his dekstop.
D.He almost damaged the monitor.
14. What will the man likely do next?
E.Finish cleaning is monitor.
F.Buy a new computer screen.
G.Find some more paper towels.
H.Clean the woman’s desk.
15.What did the woman do?
I.Offfered him her cleaning supplies.
J.Gave him more soap and water.
K.Edited the report he was working on.
L.Damaged her computer monitor.
C. Personnel Changes
Track 10 (1-15)
 Questions 1- 3refer to the following
conversatons
1. Where does the conversation likely take place?
A. At a jnob interview
B. At a design meeting
C. At a graphic design seminar
D. At a reception desk
2. What floor does Mrs. Markowitz work on?
E. 2nd floor
F. 10th floor
G. 12th floor
H. 20th floor
3. What will the man probably do next?
I. Get a beverage
J. Design a new logo
K. Meet his friend at a cafe
L. Go to a design seminar
 Questions 4 to 6 refer to the following
conversation
4. What are the speakers discussing?
A. A recent assignment
B. Working overtime
C. A difficult coworker
D. Work experience
5. What do e know about Josh?
E. He has a positive attitude
F. He is new at the company
G. He is the new manager
H. He gets along with everyone.
6. How does the woman feel about the situation?
I. Concerned
J. Satisfied
K. Hopeful
L. Positive
 Question 7 to 10 refer to te folowing
conversation
7. Which of the following s probably the job the man is interviewing for?
A. Personnel manager
B. Head of sales training
C. Marketing manager
D. Office assistant
8. What does the man say is his greatest strength?
E. His educational background
F. His attitude
G. His personality
H. His work experience
9. What will happen on Monday?
I. Training will begin.
J. New sales will start.
K. Applicants will be contacted.
L. Interviews will begin.
 Questions 10-12 refer to the following
conversation
10. What are the speakers discussing?
A. A new business proposal
B. A marketing project
C. A change in employees
D. A deadline for a position
11. When will the coworker start her new position?
E. In a month
F. In three weeks
G. In two weeks
H. Next week
12. Why is the woman concerned?
I. Yuko’s transfer is very soon.
J. Yuko will be a bad manager.
K. Yuko needs work experience.
L. Yuko is unhappy with the change.
 Questions 13 – 15 refer to the following
conversation
13. Who does the woman ask to speak to?
A. The Head of engineering
B. The personnel manager
C. The vice-president
D. The receptionist
14. What was he woman unable to do?
E. Speak to Mr, Schmidt
F. Apply for a job
G. Engineer a design
H. Hire an employee
15. What does the man offer to do?
I. Connect her to the new manager
J. Take a phone message for her
K. Fax a document to Mr. Schmidt
L. Mail an appointment frm to her
D.Daily Life for questions 1 - 15
Audio: Track 11
 Questions 1 – 3 refer to the following
conversation
1. What are the speakers discussing?
A. Which concert they can see
B. What TV show is on now
C. Whether they can see a movie
D. Whether they should see a play
2. What is the woman cncerned about?
E. The review of the movie
F. The cost f a ticket
G. The concert date
H. The availability of tickets.
3. What will the man probably do?
I. Call a friend.
J. Go to a concert
K. Buy tickets on line
L. Play a movie
 Questions 4-6 refer to the following
Conversation.
4. What are the speakers discussing?
A. The cold winter weather
B. Their recent high gas bills
C. Their plans to save the electricity
D. The local water company
5. Why did the man call the gas company?
E. To ask for advice
F. To check rates
G. To get repairs
H. To pay a bill
6. What will the woman probably do?
I. Stop using the water heater every day
J. Check if her gas meter is working properly.
K. Fix her water heter so it will work better
L. Lower the temperature of her water heater
 
 Questions 7 to 9 refer to the following
conversation
7. What is most likely the woman’s job?
A. A computer technician
B. An electrician
C. An appiance manufacturer
D. A computer store clerk
8. What is mentioned about the laptop computer?
E. It can be purchased on sale right now.
F. It is no longer covered by the warranty.
G. It can be exchaned for one that works.
H. It was purchased more than 30 days ago.
9. What does the woman suggest?
I. He should contact the manufacturer.
J. He should purchase a new laptop.
K. He shoud find his original receipt.
L. He shoud take it to another store.
 Questions 10-12 refer to the following
conversation
10. Where is the conversation mosly taking place?
A. A jewelry store
B. A grocery store
C. A restaurant
D. A hotel lobby
11. What does the man want to do?
E. find a sale
F. Buy a present
G. Go on a trip
H. Have a birthdsy party
12. What does the woman suggest?
I. Buying a necklace
J. Going on a trip
K. Dining at a resaurant
L. Making a bracelet
Questions 13-15 refer to the following
conversation
13. Who is the woman probably speaking to?
A. A telephone operator
B. A sales clerk
C. A travel agent
D. A bank representative
14. Why is the woman calling?
E. To apply for a bank account
F. To get another card
G. To find a bank branch
H. To order a credit card
15. What will the woman likely do?
I. Get a card at a bank
J. Close all her accounts
K. Call another bank
L. Buy a new one
 E. Travel
Questions 1 through 12
Audio Track 12
 Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following
conversation
1.What does the man say about the bus?
A.It only travels to the mall on weekends.
B.It costs $2.75 to take the bus to Mobile world.
C.It does not stop between the mall and downtown.
D.It is the easiest wat to get to their office.
2. What does the woman say about the phone?
E.It needs to be fixed.
F.It is not under warranty.
G.It does not take calls
H.It was dropped.
3. What does the man suggest doing to get to Mobile World?
I.Taking the subway
J.Riding a bike
K.Taking the bus
L.Driving her car
 Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following
conversation
4. What is most likely the man’s job?
A. An airline representative.
B. A shop clerk
C. A doctor
D. A hotel clerk
5. What is the fee for?
E. A security deposit.
F. A membership fee.
G. A credit card payment.
H. A last-minute cancellation.
6. What can be inferred about the women?
I. She did notknow about the policy
J. She is leaving town this weekend.
K. She is meeting some friends.
L. She does not have a credit card.
 Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following
conversation
7. Why does the woman ask for water?
A. The air on the plane is dry.
B. Beverage service has begun.
C. She has to put her seat belt on.
D. She is feeling a little sick.
8. What is most likely the man’s job?
E. Arestaurant waiter.
F. A personal assistant.
G. A flight attendant.
H. A conductor.
9. When did the woman receive her water?
I. When the cabin is dry.
J. When the man is ready.
K. When she agrees to pay.
L. When the seat belt is off.
 Questions 10 through 12 refer to the
following conversation
10. Where will the man be next week?
A. New York
B. Chicago
C. Detroit
D. Philadelphia
11. What does the woman suggest?
E. Planning a conference
F. Visiting a museum
G. Extending his trip
H. Touring the wine country.
12. What will the man likely do?
I. Ask the woman to go along with him.
J. Take a vacation after the conference.
K. Cancel his trip to the conference
L. Change the hotel where he will stay.