PART 1:

1. What colour is Mary's coat?

A: Hi, Mary. What have you bought?

B: This coat. Do you like it?

A: Yes. Yellow looks good on you.

B: Do you think I can use my blue bag with it?

A: Your brown one will look better.

2. What did the woman repair?

A: Hi. What have you done today?

B: You know that broken shelf above my desk. Well, I repaired it and then I went shopping.

A: What did you buy?

B: A new chair.

3. What are they going to buy for Pam?

A: Last year we gave Pam a book for her birthday. Shall we buy another one this year?

B: I think we should give her a plant or some chocolates

A: But she doesn't like sweet things.

B: Let's get her something to put in her garden. But not a book again.

4. What has the girl lost?

A: Can I help you? You look worried. Is everything alright?

B: Well, I was in the playground about 10 minutes ago with my friends. And I got a call on my mobile phone. I have to get a pen out of my bag to write something down. And I think my purse fell out. I can't find it now. Do you know anyone has handed it in.

A: You know. You're not supposed to bring phone to school. Anyway, let me go and check. What color is it?

5. Which sport will the boy do soon at the centre?

A: Have you been to the new water sports centre yet?

B: Oh yes. It's brilliant. There are two indoor pools. One for underwater diving and one for swimming lessons. And you can also have sailing lessons on the lake.

A: That's what I'm doing there next weekend, actually. I was hoping to take water skiing lesson but the leaflet says they're not starting those until next year.

6. Who lives with Josh in his house?

A: Does your house seem empty now as your sister left home.

B: Not really. My grandmother moved into her room and she doesn't go out much. It's really nice having her there because my dad never comes home until later and if mother's out for the evening, grandmother cooks supper for me.

7. What will the girl take with her on holiday?

A: Have you packed for your holiday?

B: No. I need to go shopping before I can do that. Last holiday, my suitcase handles got broken. So I need something new to put my stuff in but suitcases are so heavy to carry.

A: I always take a backpack. You can carry more that way.

B: Yes, I thought to buy one of those. But good quality ones are expensive. I'll get one of those big sports bags. You know you can pull along. They don't cost much

8. Where do the boys decide to go?

A: So we've got three hours. Shall we go skateboard in the park? What do you think?

B: Well. There's little space there which isn't meant to be good. Oh there's a new computer game shop which has just opened.

A: Oh, well. I haven't got enough money to buy a new game anyway.

B: Let's go and watch a film.

A: Ok. We can go skateboard in anytime

PART 2:

Conversation 1. You will hear a journalist interviewing Geoff Thompson, a British sportsman.

Journalist: Good evening, Geoff.

Geoff: Hi.

Journalist: Perhaps you could tell me a bit about your background. Where are you from exactly?

Geoff: Well, I was actually born in 1958, up in the north of England. My parents came to live in Britain after the war.

Journalist: It sounds great.

Geoff: We moved south to London after that. We were completely broke and I did all sorts of odd jobs to try and make money.

Journalist: Goodness, how dramatic! But?...

Geoff: But I was lucky- I discovered karate.

Journalist: Ah! How, exactly?

Geoff: There was a school trip - nothing special really - but we went to this sports center and I just thought "That's for me!".

Journalist: Just like that?

Geoff: Yup. Anyway, I started training. I found myself a Japanese coach and things just happened. I found it came naturally to me and I worked my way up till I found myself in Taiwan for the World Championships. That was in 1982.

Journalist: And you won?

Geoff: Yeah, suddenly I was World Heavyweight Champion. It was great.

Journalist: And you were world champion at that weight five times in all?

Geoff: Yeah, that's right.

Journalist: And then you retired?

Geoff: Well, I didn't have much choice.

Journalist: And now you've got others projects on the go all around the country and even abroad?

Geoff: Mm...yeah...we're going from strength to strength.

Conversation 2. You will hear a man telephoning to talk about the job in a hotel.

Woman: Hello, West Bay Hotel. Can I help you?

Man: Oh, good morning. I'm ringing about your advertisement in the Evening Gazette.

Woman: Is that the one for temporary staff?

Man: That's right. Could you tell me what kind of staff you are looking for?

Woman: We're looking for waiters at the moment.

Man: Right. Erm, what are the hours of work?

Woman: There are two different shifts - there's a day shift from 7 to 2 and a late shift from 4 till 11.

Man: What about time off?

Woman: You get one day off.

Man: Do you know what the rates of pay are?

Woman: Yes, I've got them here. You get £5.50 an hour, and that includes a break.

Man: Oh good. Yes, so let's see. I'd get er, two hundred and twenty one, no, two hundred and thirty one pounds a week?

Woman: You'd also get tips - our guests tend to be quite generous.

Man: Erm, is there a uniform? What about clothes?

Woman: Yes, I forgot to mention that. You need to wear a white shirt, just a plain one, and dark trousers.

Man: Erm, one last thing - I don't know what the starting date is.

Woman: Just a minute. I think it's some time around the end of June. Yes, the 28th in time for the summer.

Man: That's great. I'm available from the 10th. Well, thanks very much for your help.

Woman: You're welcome. Bye.

Man: Bye.

Conversation 3. Listen to part of a conversation at a university library

Man: Hi. May I speak to the...uh, the archives librarian?

Woman: I'm the archives librarian. What can I help you with?

Man: Well, actually, I'm not a student here.

Woman: Are you the...sorry. I don't remember your name, but the librarian over there asked me about giving someone access to the Jacobson collection. Is that you?

Man: Yes, that's right. See, my paper is on the development of the coal-mining industry.

Woman: Did your librarian explain what our system is here?

Man: A little. She told me to make sure I brought my college ID so I could get in the door.

Woman: Yes, well, I'll need to take a copy of it too. Even our own students who look at items from our archive collections have to leave a copy of their ID with us. You'll also have to sign into the archives room whenever you enter and sign out whenever you leave. There's a desk. You know, for security.

Man: I'll be careful.

Woman: Thank you. The other thing is, the things in the Jacobson collection are over 100 years old, so I'll have to ask you to wear special gloves while handling the books. Also, I'm afraid you won't be able to photography anything.

Man: I figured that. Can I...I don't know, take a picture, or something? Woman: Well, I can't let you take a picture. But we have scans images of all the pages in the collection.

Man: Well, I guess given how rare these things are...Okay so you want a copy of my ID, and then can you tell me how to get to the archives room so I can get started?

PART 3:

Talk1/Lecture 1:

- Welcome everybody to this presentation about creating a corporate image for your company. I wonder if, when you came in today, you thought, 'Hey, this guy hasn't got a suit on. This could be an interesting day!' You see, I believe that the way you dress is very important. I decided to come here rather casually dressed not because I wanted to make a fashion statement but because I wanted to let you know that this is not going to be a formal presentation. On the other hand, I want you to work hard and get something out of the day. I'm not wearing shorts and a T-shirt, for instance. So how would you describe the way I'm dressed?

- Smart but casual.

Exactly. But I also believe there are particular occasions when you need to wear a suit such as meeting a client - especially if you expect the client to be wearing one. Which brings me to a recent trend which we've picked up from the Americans: 'Dress down Friday'. How many of you are dressing more informally on a Friday? Quite a lot of you. How many of you go as far as wearing jeans? Not so many. Probably many of that small group work in the IT sector? I thought so.

So you see it's not just the day of the week or what clients may expect of you, it's the business you're in. If, for example, you work in a bank you're probably going to be in a dark suit every day of the week. And then there are those of us who are expected to wear a uniform. What you are doing here is projecting a very specific image of your company or service. Usually it's to do with reliability, expertise and efficiency. Customers and the general public feel reassured about someone in a recognisable uniform. Dress down Friday is a long way off for this group of employees. Now let's have a look at other ways in which a company projects its image...

Talk 2/Lecture 2;

Do you get enough sleep at night? Do you ever feel tired during school? You may not be the only one. According to the National Sleep Foundation, kids aren't getting enough sleep. And it's affecting how they do in school.

Experts say that kids need about ten hours of sleep each night. Your body needs sleep so it can rest for the next day. Animals need sleep to stay healthy. Cats and dogs sleep for about fifteen hours each day!

Sleep is also important for your brain. Just like your body, your brain needs a little vacation every night. Without enough sleep, students can't learn as well. They cannot pay attention, follow directions, or solve problems as well. Also, tired kids act in ways that they usually don't. They can easily get angry with their friends or get in trouble in class.

Scientists at the National Sleep Foundation talked to 1,400 kids. They asked them about their sleeping habits. They found that about seventy percent of kids were not getting enough sleep. The scientists think that soda and television are part of the reason. Drinks like cola, coffee, and tea have caffeine in them. Caffeine makes people stay awake. Kids who had drinks with caffeine got less sleep than other kids. Television is also a problem. When kids watch too much TV, they have to stay up later to finish their homework. Scientists also found that many kids had a TV in their room. These kids often stayed up late to watch a show.

So what can you do to make sure that you get enough sleep? Try not to drink anything with caffeine, especially at night. Sleep experts suggest that you try to go to bed at the same time every night. Don't do anything exciting before you go to bed. For instance, don't watch a scary movie or exercise. Try to do something relaxing, like reading a book or listening to quiet music.

Talk3/Lecture 3:

If you have ever seen the northern lights, you know that they are one of most beautiful sights. People often seeing a faint glow appear on the horizon in the night sky. Then they may see wonderful colors such as green, red, blue, or purple stretch the sky. The shape of the northern lights can be straight lines, or it may be curved like the letter S, or round, just like a wheel. The colored lights and shapes move across the night sky, like ocean waves. No matter what the color or shape is, the northern lights are truly an amazing sight.

Many people know them by their common name "the northern lights." But do you know the meaning of the real name? The scientific name for the northern lights from Latin. It is aurora borealis. In English, the Latin word aurora translates to "dawn," which means "early morning." The Latin word borealis means "northern." So aurora borealis can be translated as "northern dawn," which describes the look of the northern sky in the very early morning.

If you have never seen aurora borealis, you are not alone. This natural phenomenon is not common in most parts of the world. In fact, many people travel or go on tours to places where they can see the northern lights. Where are these places? The best place to see aurora borealis is near the North Pole the northernmost point of Earth especially in areas such as northern Greenland, Scandinavia, and Alaska.

Many years ago, before modern science, people developed stories, myths, and legends to explain natural phenomena such as aurora borealis. Finnish people called them "fox fires," and believed the lights were caused when foxes made fires to keep warm. The Inuit people of northern Canada and Greenland believed that the aurora was the dance of animal spirits such as deer, seals, and whales.

The way the northern lights work is similar to a neon sign. Gas travels along magnetic lines. The lights occur when electric particles - electrons - collide with gas atoms, causing the atoms to give off light. The result is the amazing sweeps and waves of color that you can see. It's a wonderful sight if you happen to be in the right place at the right time.

PART 1:

1. Which box of chocolates do they buy?

Speaker 1: Which box of chocolate should we get Mom for her birthday?

Speaker 2: Those round boxes with the flowers are nice.

Speaker 1: yes. But that square box is cheaper.

Speaker 2: But it's mom's birthday. Let's get the big round one. We've got enough money.

Speaker 1: Ok

2. When is Wendy's birthday?

Speaker 1: Wendy, You're 21 on Saturday, aren't you?

Speaker 2: No. My birthday is on May 18th

Speaker 1: Well, Saturday isn't 18th?

Speaker 2: No, it's not. It's the 16th

3. How much petrol does the woman want?

Speaker 1: Could you put 30 litres of petrol in my car please?

Speaker 2: Did you say 13 litres?

Speaker 1: No, 30 litres. Filling up please.

4. What time is the woman's hair appointment?

Speaker 1: I'd like to make an appointment to have my hair cut, please. This Friday or Saturday in the morning if you manage it.

Speaker 2: Let me see. We can do Friday. At 10 or 11:30 then on Saturday, there's 9:30 or 12 o'clock

Speaker 1: I'll take the earlier one on Saturday, please.

5. Where is the TV guide?

Speaker 1: Have you seen the TV guide?

Speaker 2: Isn't it on the top of the television? I had it while I was watching a film last night.

Speaker 1: I expect to have left by the chair then. Here it is, under the cushion when nobody can find it. You should put it back in its place by the telephone then we all know where it is

6. What does the man decide to take Tracy?

Speaker 1: I'm going to see Tracy in hospital. But I can't think of what to take her. People always take flowers.

Speaker 2: So she has lots already for sure. I always think it's nice to have something to read myself but as Tracy got her Walkman with her. What about something to listen to? Speaker 1: What a good idea. It's better than taking sweets certainly because I know she's on special diet while she's in hospital.

7. Which sport has the man just started?

Speaker 1: Hi. How was your holiday?

Speaker 2: Great. Really good windsurfing and sailing. You know how much I enjoy them and horse riding. I really want to go again. Now I've tried it. And the swimming pool was wonderful, too, much warmer than the one I usually swim in. Holidays are just too short.

8. What was damaged in the storm?

Speaker 1: Was the roof of your house alright after the storm, Anna? I saw a workman there with a ladder today.

Speaker 2: I had the roof repaired recently so that wasn't a problem. The workman was putting some new glass in an upstairs window. I think a branch from a tree broke it when it fell off in the wind. I was quite lucky it didn't damage my car which was parked right under the tree.

PART 2:

Conversation 1:

Louise: John

John: Oh Louise. Hi.

Louise: I've just arrived for my singing lesson with Mrs Thompson. What are you doing here?

John: (Q1) I've come for a singing lesson too.

Louise: Well, if it's a secret I won't tell anyone

John: It's OK, Louise. I'm going to be in a musical show, so everyone will know soon.

Louise: Really! But can you actually sing then?

John: Well, I was taught to sing at school you know, but now I'm in the show I thought I'd better have a few more lessons.

Louise: Good idea. What do you think of Mrs Thompson? She's really strict, isn't she?

John: She is, but I think if you want to sing properly, then (Q2) she's the best teacher. You don't have to like her to see that she's really brilliant.

Louise: Oh, I suppose so, it's just that she makes me feel so nervous. How did you get chosen for the show?

John: Well, I went to see a few musical shows before Christmas. I don't know why, because I'd never really liked them before, and I thought I'd like to do that so I tried for a part in the show at The Regent Theatre and got it.

Louise: Well done... so have you actually done a show yet?

John: Yes, (Q3) we've done a practice show just for family and friends. Louise: So, how did you feel?

John: Well, when we'd finished I wanted to cry because I was so delighted that I'd actually got through it without making any big mistakes.

Louise: But did people like it?

John: Yes they did, and it was great to have an audience.

Louise: I would love to be able to sing and have everybody listen and clap

John: It's quite hard to do a musical show, actually. You have to dance as well as sing. It's hard work to get it right

Louise: Oh, (Q4) I wouldn't be keen on that. I'm only a singer really. When does the show open?

John: On the 9th of October. Would you like a couple of free tickets?

Louise: Oh yes! Thanks!

Conversation 2:

Interviewer: I'm talking to Jackie Gould, who's a very proud mother. Both of her daughters - Olivia, aged 12, and Alicia, seven are currently appearing on the stage of the world-famous London Palladium theatre, in the musical The Sound of Music. Olivia and Alicia survived six auditions to be (Q5) picked from 1.000 hopefuls for the group of seven children playing the Von Trapp family in the show. So how did it all come about?

Jackie: Well, until last year, the idea of them appearing at the London Palladium would have been unthinkable for our family. Things started to happen when Olivia auditioned for a production of the show Annie at the local theatre. She auditioned for the chorus and, (Q6) by chance, got the leading role instead.

Interviewer: That's a very big role, the leading one in Annie, isn't it?

Jackie: Yes, for Annie, Olivia had to learn more than 200 lines. She was on stage for most the two-hour show. It was a big script, and (Q7) I decided that we'd do ten pages a night. After memorizing it, I gave her a random line. She would have to tell me what the next line was. She picked it all up even better than her homework.

Interviewer: And she did well in the part, presumably?

Jackie: She was great in the part. (Q8) Everyone was astonished by her performance, including us. She had always been very shy, and she suddenly came out of her shell. We found that she could really sing. A member of the stage management team for the show was taking over a local agency and asked her to sign up. So then she had an agent to represent her and try to get roles for her. Interviewer: OK, so what happened next?

Jackie: Well, Olivia was turned down for a part in the musical Mary Poppins. She reached the last ten for the role of Jane Banks. She didn't get the part and was distraught. But she quickly picked herself up and then we took both children to the Palladium auditions for The Sound of Music.

Conversation 3:

Paul: Hello, Kira, how are you?

Kira: Fine thanks, Paul, how are you?

Paul: Well, thanks. It's good to see you. It must be twelve months since you did our course?

Kira: That's right. It's nice to come back and say hello. Paul: What course did you enroll in?

Kira: Actually, (Q9) I went straight into third year Pharmacy. They credited me with two years, which probably (Q10) made it more difficult for me.

Paul: On the other hand, you were lucky to be granted credits. Is that why you chose the course? Kira: Yes. And, as I'd already finished a course in it in my country. I thought it would be easier if I studied something I already knew.

Paul: I didn't realise you went into third year. I thought you started in first year. No wonder it was so hard! And what do you think is one of the big differences between studying at a university here and studying in your country?

Kira: Well, I've found it very difficult to write assignments, because I wasn't familiar with that aspect of the system here. (Q11) The main problem is that the lecturers expect you to be critical. That made me feel really terrible. I thought 'How can I possibly do it? How can I comment on someone else's research when they probably spent five years doing it?' I think a lot of people who come from overseas countries have similar problems. But after a while it became easier for me. People expect you to have problems with the process of reading and writing but, in fact, it is more a question of altering your viewpoint towards academic study.

Paul: how was the content of the lectures? Was it easy for you?

Kira: I didn't really have many problems understanding lectures. The content was very similar to what I'd studied before.

Paul: And what about the lecturers themselves? Are they essentially the same as lecturers in your country?

Kira: (Q12) Well actually, no. Here, they're much easier to approach. After every lecture you can go and ask them something you didn't understand. Or you can make an appointment and talk to them about anything in the course.

PART 3

Talk 1:

If you want to take an undergraduate course of study, you require a letter of recommendation from your principle and copies of your school records and exam results. You must of course demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English. Different majors require different abilities in English. Undergraduate courses in science often require you to do a foundation year before you start the course so that you achieve the requisite knowledge before you begin the courses. Degrees generally last three years, though the first year doesn't count towards your final marks. Application is always via UCAS, an organization that handles all undergraduate students. Postgraduate application is via direct application to universities. They will require a minimum pass in your degree, certainly above average and as with undergraduate courses require a minimum level in your English ability. Most Master courses take one year, but some take two, so be sure to take this into account when choosing. There are two systems of ranking: for universities overall achievement and for each of their separate departments. Other kinds of information are available, like graduate employment statistics. Generally British universities are generally respected globally and there is an international ranking system that lists all the top universities in the world for you to check where your university places.

Talk 2:

My name is Dan Pearman and I'd like to talk about the work of Pedal Power, a small charity based mainly in the UK. I'll be giving our contact details at the end, if anyone would like to find out more about how to support us.

But first, how the charity began. I got the idea of exporting bicycles to developing countries while I was in Ecuador. I went there in 1993 just after graduating from university. After 3 years of studying, I wanted adventure. I loved travelling, so I decided to join a voluntary organization and was sent to Ecuador to carry out land surveys. The project came to an end after 5 years and when I returned to the UK in 1998, I started planning Pedal Power.

Where I lived in Ecuador was a very rural area. My neighbor had the only bicycle in the village, whereas everyone else walked everywhere. My neighbour's business was unusually successful, and for years I couldn't understand why. Then I realized having a bike means he could get where he wanted to go without much trouble. Other local carpenters could only accept jobs in a three- kilometre radious, so no matter how skilled they were, they could never do as many jobs as my neighbour.

At Pedal Power, we collect second-hand bikes in the UK and send them to some of the poorest regions in the world. When we distribute bikes overseas we don't give them away for free. We'd like to, but long term that doesn't really help the local economy. The demand for bikes is enormous which makes them very expensive locally. So we sell them for 5 % of the normal price. But in order to continue operating we need to have a constant supply of bikes which we send out every six months.

One example of a town that's received bicycles from Pedal Power is Rivas. It was the first place I sent a full container of bicycles to. Most people there now own a bicycle. The local economy has developed so much, you couldn't recognize it as the same place. In fact, there are more bikes than on the streets of Amsterdam, if you've ever been there.

But Pedal Power still needs your help. You may have read about some of our recent problems in the British medal. In August 2000 we simple ran out of money. We had containers of bikes ready to send, but no money to pay the bills. It was a terrible situation. We managed to ensure the bikes went out on time, but the other problems carried on for several months.

Talk 3:

ANNOUNCER: Today's Health Counsel is presented by Paula Clayburg, who is the chief Counsellor at Liverpool's famous pain clinic. The Wilton Clinic Paula....

PAULA CLAYBURG: Do you know what Prince Charles, Steve Ballesteros and Elizabeth Taylor have in common? They all suffer from chronic back pain. In fact, bad backs are one of the most common health problems today, affecting people in all walks of life. The most recent available figures show that about a quarter of a million people are incapacitated with back pain every day.

And many sufferers don't know the cause of the solution to their problem. The majority of our patients at the clinic tend to be women. They are especially vulnerable because of pregnancy but also because of osteoporosis, which I personally believe to be the major cause of problems for women. I have many women patients who say they have completely given up exercise because the pain makes them so miserable. But of course that starts up a vicious circle. Bed rest, giving up exercise and pain killers are traditional responses to back pain but, although there are many excellent drugs on the market, at our clinic we are beginning to realise the unique benefits of relaxation therapy. Other specialists in the field make a strong case for certain types of exercise, but in our experience they are easily mishandled and can lead to more harm than good.

Now, let's look at some of the reasons why back pain is developing into such a unique menace. In general, the body is pretty good at self-repaired. A strain or a blow to a limb, though painful at the time, generally resolves itself. But the body's response to back injury can be very counter-productive. When pain strikes, we attempt to keep the back as immobile as possible, which makes the muscles tense up. Research shows that they often go into spasm, which causes further twisting of the spine. A vicious circle is underway. The second mistake we often make when stricken with extreme back pain is to go to bed and stay there. Although at the clinic we recognise that a short rest in bed can be helpful...up to two days... any longer makes our back muscles become weaker and unable to hold up our spine. The pain therefore becomes worse.

Another problem is being overweight. Anyone a stone or more over-weight who already has back pain is not doing himself any favor though it won't actually set it off in the first place, the weight will increase the strain and make things worse. The British diet could be partially to blame for the increase in back pain....

PART 1

Q.1 : What is the purpose of the message ?

Good afternoon. I'm calling for Julie Gibbs. This is Donald Carson from Doctor Kim's office. I just wanted to confirm your appointment for your annual physical checkup on Friday, June 27 at 3 o’clock. The checkup shouldn't last longer than an hour and a half. Since this is your first visit with Doctor Kim, we'd like you to come to the clinic about 20 minutes early so that we can create a file for you. If you cannot make the appointment, please contact the office and let us know at least a day in advance. Thanks.

Q.2: What is being advertised?

Do you need a way to relieve your stress? Whether you're looking for a full - time membership or just a day of relaxation, Istanbul Spa has something for you! We have several different services for all your treatment needs. This week, we're offering a full- day service including a full- body massage, aromatherapy and a facial for just one low price. You can also enjoy our hospitality with a healthy and refreshing beverage at our tea lounge.

Q.3: According to the announcement, what will be built near Berryville?

I am very pleased to announce that city leaders in Berryville have finally approved a proposal to enlarge the airport on Hathor Road. We have given the building contract to Heaton Construction. The new terminal will join our older, existing facilities. Berryville's population has been growing at a rapid rate over the past 15 years, due to the addition of a local university and the recent expansion of several businesses.

Q.4: Who is this announcement probably for?

This announcement is for all assembly line employees. Please make sure to check your work schedule as soon as you arrive in the morning to see where you will be working for the day. You will need to sign in by putting your signature in the space by your name. After that, please check the announcement board next to the manager's office for any daily notices. Finally, don't forget to pick up your protective aprons and glasses from the safety area.

Q.5: What is the purpose of the message?

Hi, Rose. This is Dorothy calling from the personnel department. I just wanted to know if you are free to join us for dinner tonight. A few of us will be leaving the office around 5:30 and going to the Thai restaurant. Our new colleague Sophia is coming as well. Anyway, if you'd like to join us, just meet us downstairs in front of the building at about 5. Sophia and I will be taking my car, and you are more than welcome to ride with us. Anyway, I hope to see you later. Bye.

Q.6: What is this message about?

Thank you for calling the Tower Place security department. This office will be closing at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday morning as we relocate to the 10th floor. All security officers will be on duty during this time. The 10th floor office will be open at 9 a.m. Thursday. Please contact the security officer on duty, Roy Williams, at 555-7251 if you need to speak with security personnel after 11 on Wednesday. Thank you.

Q.7: What is the purpose of the message?

Hello, Mr. Nakamura. This is Eric Parkman, manager of the personnel department for Linderman Enterprises. We received your resume last week for the accounting position in our shipping department. I was very impressed with your experience and education. I would like to schedule an interview at our office on Friday, April 29 at 10 o’clock. Please give me a call and let me know if that time is good for you. Thank you.

Q.8: Who is the speaker?

Staff members of Winton Property Development, welcome to the 8th annual Top Achievers Awards Dinner. When I founded Winton Property Development 13 years ago, I knew that I alone could not make the company the success that it is today. I knew that it would take people like you to help me achieve that goal. The reason why I host this dinner every year is to express my deep appreciation to everyone for working so hard for the continued growth of this company.

PART 2:

Q.9-12:

W: Mr. Stone, this is Susan White from the Speedy Medical Center . I am calling to remind you that you have an appointment with Dr. Johnson tomorrow at 11.

M: Ah, yes, thank you for reminding me. You know, if you hadn't called, I would've completely forgotten all about it. I've been so busy lately.

W: Well, we call all of our clients a day before their scheduled appointment. Anyway, please get here 10 minutes before your appointment since there are some forms that you have to fill out. Also, don't forget to bring your insurance information.

M: Okay, I will remember to bring it with me. Thanks, and I will see you tomorrow then.

Q.13-16

M: I just read an article in the paper about the medical conference being held in the city this weekend. I'm really looking forward to going there.

W: Really? I am thinking of going as well. I really want to listen to the talk on that study about soybeans. A lot of my patients have been mentioning it to me lately.

M: Yes, my patients have been asking me about it, too. Hey, do you want to go together this Saturday?

W: All right. My in - laws are coming for a visit this Sunday, so Saturday will be perfect.

Q.17-20

W: I think the customer was quite satisfied with the service we provided.

M: Yes, I think he was especially happy because he thought the warranty had expired. He managed to get the repair done at no cost.

W: Well, I am glad that we were able to help a good customer. You know, it's customers like that who will continue to come back to our store.

M: Yes, I agree with you. I think it's very important that we try to keep all of our customers happy.

PART 3:

Q.21-25: Listen to part of a conversation between two people on campus.

W: Hi, there. I was looking for information about becoming a political science major.

M: Sure. We have some brochures right here.

W: Thanks, but could I ask you a few questions?

M: No problem. Fire away.

W: Are there many requirements for Political Science?

M: Uh, not really ... Just you must take Political Science 1 and 2, a general history class, and a writing seminar.

W: I thought you had to take economics, too.

M: Not for the general Political Science program. But there are a couple of specialized programs that have additional requirements.

W: Oh, really? What are they?

M: Well, there is the International Relations program. It is more interdisciplinary, so it requires economics and a second history credit; the two history credits have to be in different regions. There is also the honors Political Science program. To get into that, you need to take the same economics class as the International Relations program, and a special Political Science seminar. And you need to maintain over a “B " average in all those required courses.

W: Wow, that sounds difficult.

M: Yeah, not many people are qualified for the honors program.

That's why it's considered more prestigious, I guess.

W: Is that all?

M: No. You also have to complete this form, listing all the Political Science and related credits you have already taken or plan to take, and get the department chair to sign off on it.

W: Ugg. This is really a lot of work.

M: Yeah, but everyone has to do it. It's not different from any other majors; the department wants to know that you've thought about your major carefully and thoroughly, and that all the students are being realistic in their expectations.

Q.26-30:

M: Hey, Clara. Got a minute?

W: Oh, hi, Will. Sure, I've got plenty of time. What's the matter?

M: Did you see the poster saying that our debate club meeting tonight had been moved?

W: Oh yes, you didn't get the email?

M: My computer hasn't been working these few days, so I can't get access to my mailbox. Anyway, why has it been moved?

W: That whole wing of the Student Union building is getting repainted today, so it's off - limits until the paint dries, vented properly and the workers clean everything up.

M: It's about time. The club offices in the student building have been looking rundown for quite a while now. A new paint - job would do them a world of good.

W: And the rooms are going to be repainted in a lighter color, too. That old paint was too dark and depressing.

M: A lighter color would help everything look bigger, too. Our debate club could use that.

W: Yeah, but we need more than just light paint. We've grown too big for that little room; we really need to move into a bigger place.

M: Any chance of that happening?

W: Not that I know of. Except for tonight, that is, just for this once, we'll be meeting downstairs in Turner Auditorium.

M: That place is huge, way too big for us.

W: I know, but it was the only place available tonight. And it was either there or else cancel the meeting altogether.

M: I guess it's better than canceling. Although, to be honest, I could use another week to prepare for my speech, I've been really busy with my classes lately.

Q.31-35: Listen to part of a lecture in a film class. The professor is talking about science fiction and popular culture.

Science fiction is very popular these days in books, in movies, and on TV. Unfortunately, popular science fiction is often a lot more “fiction” and not so much “science.” One of the most common problems is science fiction's fascination with faster - than - light travel. We know that is impossible, as it violates Einstein's basic theory of space and time, but on Star Trek and other science fiction shows, spaceships jump from star to star and galaxy to galaxy like you or I might want to drive to another city. In truth, the closest star to Earth, Proxima Centauri, is over three light years away. That means traveling at the speed of light, the fastest speed anyone theoretically could travel, it would take three years to make it to our nearest neighbor. Other stars and galaxies are routinely thousands and millions of light years away, making intergalactic travel an impossibility. Even if we grant that such space travel somehow was possible, there is no shortage of other errors in popular science fiction. In Star Wars and other films, spaceships swoop across the screen, with their.... uh ... their engines emitting a great roar. However, since space is a void, sound waves cannot travel. There is no sound in space; it is utterly silent. Gravity is another mystery in these films. Gravity depends mostly on mass. Spaceships are tiny compared to the mass of earth. In space there should be practically no gravity. And yet people in science fiction routinely walk around on their spaceships in space as comfortably as they would on earth. That said, there have been a few, scarce films that bothered to portray the science of space flight somewhat realistically. In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the ship must rotate to create artificial gravity. Outside the spaceship, there is total silence. And the voyage from Earth to Jupiter takes many months. But such films are the exception, not the rule. While science fiction may be enjoyable, you should look elsewhere to learn about science.

PART 1:

Q.1: Who is probably making talking on the phone?

Hello, this is Gloria with Dr. Baum's office. This is a reminder of your dental appointment for Thursday, May 22, at 1:00 p.m. Since you have several cavities to fill, please allow yourself at least three hours for the visit.

Q.2: Why has the meeting been relocated?

Because the South Tower is undergoing renovations, the design team meeting scheduled for tomorrow morning has been moved to the North Tower conference room on the 12th floor. The meeting will still he held at 10:00.

Q.3: What is the main cause of decreased domestic sales?

Unfortunately, I must report that domestic sales have dropped by 17 percent over the last two quarters. Although the sluggish domestic economy is a factor, the primary cause of this worrying development is increasing competition in the retail clothing sector.

Q.4: What should the listeners do before they skate?

This weekend is the first outing of the in - line skating club for this season. Remember, you are not allowed to skate with the club unless you wear an approved safety helmet. You can ask Rea, the safety coordinator, if you are unsure about your gear.

Q.5: What profession does the speaker work in?

As a woman and sports announcer, I'm often approached about giving speeches on women in sports.

Q.6: What is the purpose of Ricardo's visit?

Ricardo will be here in the U.S. for three months observing some of the managerial techniques and procedures we use at this office.

Q.7: What kind of business would be making this announcement?

In order to improve customer service, we will be initiating a customer satisfaction survey. The survey will focus on several different areas, including courtesy and promptness by waiters or waitresses, cleanliness, and food quality and selection.

Q.8: Why has confidence increased?

Investor confidence was bolstered by government data indicating inflation rose by barely two tenths of one percent last quarter, meaning that the National Bank is unlikely to raise interest rates.

PART 2:

Q.9-12:

W: Our copier has been acting strangely today. Could you come and take a look at it for us?

M: Okay, but did you check to see if any paper is jammed inside?

W: Yes, I did, but that's not the problem. I think the problem may be more serious.

M: All right, but I have to run across town this morning to fix a machine there, so I don't think I can make it to your office until after lunch.

Q.13-16:

W: Hi, there. I'm having trouble finding this certain book on medieval German nobility.

M: Let me check on the computer. Hmm ... it appears that we don't have it.

W: Oh, no. It was really important for an essay I'm working on right now.

M: Well, we have a central computer system that is connected to the other university libraries in the state.

I can search them all to see where your book is, then order it from the nearest university. You could borrow it from another library.

W: That would be great. How long will it take?

M: We can usually get a book here in two or three days. But the lending period is shorter than for a normal book only 10 days instead of two weeks. And if you're late returning books from other libraries, the overdue fine is a lot larger.

W: I won't be late. But does it cost anything to sign out books from other libraries? M: Not for up to five books. Any more than that, and you would have to pay a small service charge.

Q.17-20:

M: What's the matter, Jane?

W: Oh, I was supposed to meet James for a study session at 4, but he's late.

M: James is like that. I always give myself an extra 15 minutes or so whenever I have an appointment with him.

W: That's not a bad idea. I'd like to have him waiting for me for a change.

M: Yeah, some people are just irresponsible like that. I remember once he was actually late for the exam. Nearly 20 minutes late, and he just comes walking in, like there's nothing wrong. He wasn't worried or anything.

W: I can't imagine myself being like that. I always leave myself extra time, just to make sure I'm always ready and on time.

M: Oh, there he comes now.

W: It's about time.

M: How long are you guys planning on studying?

W: Pretty late. We have a big chemistry test tomorrow and I'm really behind.

M: Well, maybe I'll see you later. I have to get some work done at the library, too.

PART 3:

Q.21-25:

W: Can you believe Professor Kensington postponed the due date for the term paper this morning? It's unbelievable!

M: Yeah, it was crazy! I've been spending days and nights in the computer lab writing up that paper. I only did that because he kept on emphasizing that he won't take any paper that's not in his office by noon today.

W: I heard that, too. Jessica and I stayed up half the night trying to finish it. I think it was three o'clock in the morning when we finally had the third draft. I barely had any sleep.

M: You had Jessica to help you? At least you had someone to proofread your paper and help you with the research. It was a nightmare for me. I didn't even have time to proofread my paper.

W: Well, I'm really upset that Professor Kensington was so inconsiderate. Don't you agree?

M: I guess it was a hasty change, but... I think he did it for us students.

W: You really didn't get enough sleep, did you? You're not thinking straight. I can't possibly see how I can understand his hasty decision that way.

M: Well, as much as I'm unhappy with his last - minute decision, I think he did it so that we could have one more chance to look over our work before turning it in. Besides, an extension of two days isn't going to change anything drastic in our papers.

W: I suppose. Still, I would have had more time to study for the calculus exam, which was today, if I hadn't had to spend so much time and energy on that paper. M: Oh well, at least he didn't tell us to hand it in earlier.

W: That's right ... anyway, I'm not going to spend another two days on the assignment. I'm handing it in after the next class.

Q.26-30:

W: Professor Atkins, could I get some help with my chemistry lab?

P: Certainly, Julie. What's the problem? Are you having trouble understanding some of the experiments?

W: Oh, no, I understand the experiment … perhaps I only think that I understand it.

P: What do you mean? Do you or don't you?

W: Well, I tried the latest experiment by myself, based on what I understood from your lectures and lab session … but I seem to come up with really different results from what the textbook indicates I should be getting.

P: That certainly is a possibility. Remember, the textbook tends to give you an ideal explanation of the experiments. But in real life, any number of factors can cause you to get results that might not be the ideal or preferred outcome.

W: Oh, that's good ... so any result is acceptable?

P: No, of course there is a range for this particular experiment, I'd expect your answer to be within … let's see now … perhaps 4 or 5 % off the textbook.

W: Really? My answer was nearly 10 % off. Wouldn't that be alright?

P: I'm sorry, but that would be a problem. If your answer were that far from the proper answer, and say that even if you could explain the difference, I would have to lower your grade significantly.

W: I see. Alright, I guess I'm going to have to redo it. I want to do well in your class and can't afford to get a bad grade.

P: Very good. But you'll have to hurry, the lab is due Friday, and I won't be giving any extensions.

W: Oh, I was hoping...

P: Yes?

W: Oh, it's nothing. Well, could you please sign a permission slip for me to use the lab after hours? I only have time during late evenings this weekend.

P: Sure, I'll do that for you right now. Here you go …, and a tip... before you start the experiment, wipe the test tubes with alcohol … there might be unwanted residue inside that might be affecting the result.

Q.31-35:

We'll be looking into the largest state in America, Alaska. If you look at the location of Alaska on the map, you can see that it is bordered by 156 Canada on the east, the Arctic Ocean on the north, the Bering Strait and Bering Sea to the east, and the Gulf of Alaska ... wait a minute ... sorry about that ... to the west and the Gulf of Alaska to the south. And as you can see on the map, Alaska has a greater land area than California and Texas combined. Now, although there are many cities in Alaska, the population is so low that an average number of students in a middle school classroom is only about 10. You can imagine many desolate small towns scattered around Alaska. It's probably because roads and railways serve only certain portions of the state. So, it's natural that Alaskans rely heavily on airplanes for transportation, since many parts of Alaska are accessible only via air. Well, of course, there is a railway operating between Fairbanks, a relatively big city in central Alaska, and Seward, a city on the southern coast. It is much more popular than the only major highway in Alaska, the Alaska Highway, which is open throughout the year. Not that there's much traffic. One does not need to venture far to understand the reason for its sparse population. Even though cold climate and other factors make most of Alaska a less - than - desirable location for farming, agriculture is conducted in a few areas between Fairbanks and the southern coast. Most of the food Alaskans need, however, must be imported from outside the state. Also, Alaska is subject to strong earthquakes and occasional volcanic activity. Your textbook describes the explosion of the Alaskan volcano Mount Katmai in the early 20th century as one of the most famous and violent volcanic eruptions in history . I strongly suggest you read up on that chapter, as we'll be touching on some of that the next time. Anyway, where was I? Oh yes, earthquakes these occasional earthquakes generate seismic sea waves, called tsunamis. As you may have heard, these waves can reach far inland and destroy communities along the shore. It wasn't much different from the terrible tsunami of 2004.