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Questions 001 through 003 refer to the following conversation.
M: Welcome to the Northwest Film Festival Volunteer Services. How may I help you? W: I have a 1 o'clock appointment with Mr. Jack Barnes. M: Please hold on while I call up to the ninth floor for Mr. Barnes. May I tell him who's calling? W: Yes, my name is Lindsay Nielsen. l'm calling to reschedule a volunteer interview.
Questions 004 through 006 refer to the following conversation.
W: Mr. Davidson, this is Rachel Cherade from Super Travel. I'm calling to see if you're still interested in purchasing an Around-The-World Ticket. l just wanted to remind you that today is the last day it's available. M: Oh, yes. Thanks for calling, Ms. Cherade. How late are you open? Can I maybe call you back as I am in class at the moment? W: Sure, we'll be open until 8. Don't forget though. Tomorrow will be too late to get this special discounted ticket. M: All right, l'll call right after class, around 5 p.m.
Questions 007 through 009 refer to the following conversation.
W: It's almost time to open. We still need someone to clean up the cash register counters. Where have you been? M: l've been mopping up aisle five. lt was still sticky from the steak that fell during last night's shift. W: Okay, thanks. Can you do me a favor? Can you ask Tom to help you clean the counters so that you can get finished faster. M: No problem. l'll go get him right away.
Questions 010 through 012 refer to the following conversation.
M: Hi, Sunny. We talked about going to the flamenco guitar performance tonight. Do you still want to go? W: Oh, no! I just remembered that I have to pick up my boyfriend from the train station. He's coming back from visiting his mother in Dutton. It's a long trip to the station so I don't think l'll be back in time for the performance. M: Oh, don't worry about that. The musicians usually play until past midnight. Why don't you two meet us at the club afterwards? W: Okay, that's a great idea. I'll call him now to see if he is up for going out tonight.
past midnight 真夜中すぎに、午前様be up for したい、乗り気で
Questions 013 through 015 refer to the following conversation W: Excuse me, I received this dress as a mother's day present last week. However it doesn't quite fit. Could I exchange it for a smaller size? M: That shouldn't be a problem, as long as you have the original receipt. W: Oh, no I don't have the receipt. It's a gift from my husband and I didn't ask him for the receipt. M: Oh, I'm terribly sorry for the inconvenience. But l'm afraid that we can't exchange it for you until you bring in a receipt.
bring in 〔法律などを議会に〕提案［提出］する
Questions 016 through 018 refer to the following conversation.
W: Hello, is this the editing department? This is Sally Sampson from the promotions office. I'm waiting for the rough edit of the promotional video still. It was supposed to be sent up by this morning. M: I'll check to see if it's lying around here Ms.Sampson. Wait a moment, please. No, l don't see it anywhere. W: Could I please speak with Michael? He was working on it last time I called. M: He stepped out about 15 minutes ago for lunch. I'll give you his cell phone number so that you can get a hold of him now.
send up 提出する、食卓に出す、〔刑務所に〕送る
Questions 019 through 021 refer to the following conversation.
M: Margaret, have you seen the textbook I put on the coffee table? I really hope that I didn't leave it in my office as I really need it for tomorrow. W: I saw Lucy take it and put it into her schoolbag. Maybe she confused it with one of her own. Why do you need it so badly? M: I am preparing a lecture on Roma culture and this textbook has a very excellent chapter dedicated to the Roma people. W: Well, I could call the school and ask Lucy to bring the book home during her lunch break.
Questions 022 through 024 refer to the following conversation.
W: Hello, welcome to West Elgin Agricultural Bank. How may I help you? M: My name is Peter McKenzie and l'm from Lorne's Automotive. I'd like to transfer $5,000 from our savings account to our credit account. W: No, problem, sir. Can you please give me your account number and secret code? M: The account number is 98234651 and our secret code is 2121. Also, while you have our account information open in front of you, could you please give me our total balance?
savings account 預金口座、貯蓄性口座credit account 信用取引［勘定］、掛売勘定、掛売口座、貸方勘定
Questions 025 through 027 refer to the following conversation.
W: Dick, l visited the new office site last night. It looks like you have a lot of renovation work still to do. M: Yes, we're a bit behind schedule because we had so much trouble ordering some of the construction materials. W: Well, you know that we have to move in by the first of next month right? That's when we are moving out of our old place. M: I promise we'll be finished by then. l'll have my crew work overtime to get it done before the beginning of June.
Questions 028 through 030 refer to the following conversation.
W: Do you know if Janice will finish his investigative report before the paper has to be published? M: l'm not sure. He's still doing some final interviews at City Hall. ls it absolutely essential to include his article in tomorrow's newspaper? W: No. Brittany is finished with her article on minor league hockey and we can use her article for tomorrow's issue.
Questions 031 through 033 refer to the following conversation.
M: Excuse me, can you tell me where I can get the shuttle bus? W: You can get one just outside the baggage claim area in the lower level. M: I was just out there, but I didn't see it. W: Then you probably didn't walk down far enough. l'm on my way to the car rental desk down there. Just follow me and l'll show you where it is.
walk down まで歩く down = のずっと先へという意味baggage claim area 空港の手荷物受取所down there 下の方で［に］
Questions 034 through 036 refer to the following conversation
M: Hi Christine. How was the movie last night? W: I couldn't go. I had to meet my lawyer to look over the papers for the house I put a deposit on. But l'd like to go see it tonight. Do you want to come with me? M: Sure. Do you want to go to the 7:30 show? W: No. I have to work until 7:00 tonight, so we'll have to catch the last movie at ten. Let's meet out front at about 9:30.
out front の前で、場所の外で
Questions 037 through 039 refer to the following conversation.
M: Hello. l'd like to know if the gym has any part-time positions available. W: Actually, we have openings for fitness instructors, massage therapists and people to work at the front desk. M: Great. I worked as a personal trainer for five years in L.A. I have my resume with me and a couple of reference letters. ls there someone I can speak with today who is in charge of hiring? W: Yes. I'll let the program director know you're here. Meanwhile, why don't you fill out this application and you can bring it right in to him?
Questions 040 through 042 refer to the following conversation.
W: Hi John. I heard your company is relocating you to Florida in the fall. M: Yes. They're sending me to West Palm Beach' l'm really looking forward to getting in shape. I hear you can swim in the ocean all year round. W: That's right. I took a cruise to Key West last December. Many tourists from around the world go there to vacation during the wintertime. M: Sounds great. l'll have to be sure to check it out some weekend when I have time off.
Questions 043 through 045 refer to the following conversation.
W: Hello. What time is your shop open till tonight? I need some flowers and balloons for my mother and father's anniversary. M: We close shortly at six, and we'll be open tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. W: But l need them tonight l'm leaving my office right now. Do you think you could wait for me? M: Well, I suppose l can keep the doors open until 6:15. But if you're not here by then, l'm afraid I'll have to leave.
shortly もうすぐ
Questions 046 through 048 refer to the following conversation.
W: Sorry I'm late. I would've been here earlier, but I was stuck in rush hour traffic for over twenty minutes coming over the Mystic River Bridge. M: Well, I already got the tickets, so we can go right in. Let's hurry. The show starts in ten minutes. W: Why don't you go in and get the seats? l'll go get us some snacks and drinks.
come over こちらにやって来る、会いに来る、訪ねて来る、立ち寄るgo right in すぐ入る
Questions 049 through 051 refer to the following conversation.
W: Hello. This is Nicole Andrews. I called yesterday to inquire about seating arrangements for a party of ten for Saturday evening. I was told to call back today and speak with Mr. Young. M: This is Mr. Young. l'm in charge of corporate dining. l'm afraid we won't have a table available then. You can come in on Thursday, Friday or Sunday anytime between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. W: Okay. How about Friday at 7:00. M: That's fine. I'm so sorry we couldn't accommodate you. Please ask for me when you get here and I'll personally seat you and your colleagues.
come in 中に入る、入って来る、入荷する、入港する、入賞する、入場する、到着する
Questions 052 through 054 refer to the following conversation.
M: Excuse me. Can you tell me where I can find books on arts and crafts? W: They're next to the magazine rack. I'll get one of our clerks to help you. M: Thanks. I spent fifteen minutes looking in that area and couldn't find any. W: Well, we've organized that section last Friday, so I know they are there.
look-in ちらりと見ること、短い訪問、参加の機会、調査
Questions 055 through 057 refer to the following conversation.
M: Good morning. Jackson Warehouse, Mr. Bryant speaking. W: Hi, Mr. Bryant. This is Marilyn calling from Ford Automotive. l just received your message about a truck that broke down at your warehouse. I can send a driver to tow it at around 1:00 this afternoon. M: That means I won't be able to get my morning delivery out. Can you send someone out here right away to try to get it started? W: Well, I can put in a request for an emergency. Let me see if there's a repairman available this morning. Please hold.
tow 牽引するput in a request 要請する
Questions 058 through 060 refer to the following conversation.
W: l'm sure you'll love this mattress. Would you like to take a look at our bedroom sets, too? M: Not today, thanks. I just moved into a new place, and I need this mattress right away. Can it be delivered this afternoon? W: l'm afraid not, sir. But our workers will be happy to carry it out to your vehicle for you. M: Thanks, but it will never get into my car.
move into a better place もっと良い場所に引っ越す
Questions 061 through 063 refer to the following conversation.
W: Welcome back, Michael. How was the Netherlands? M: It was great, thanks l went with my girlfriend. We stayed with my aunt in Zwolle for two weeks. W: Yeah, I really enjoyed the Netherlands when I went there last year but I only saw Amsterdam. Did you do any sightseeing in Amsterdam? M: Not really. We were so busy visiting all my relatives that I haven't seen in years so we didn't have much time in Amsterdam at all.
Questions 064 through 066 refer to the following conversation.
W: Excuse me, I think I left my book here in the waiting room when I had appointment this afternoon. Has anyone found it? M: Let me check the lost and found box. Which book is it? W: It is a European travel guide. I really need it for a trip l'm taking next week. M: It's not here, that's really unfortunate. l'll call all the patients who had appointment this afternoon to see if anyone of them took it by accident.
Questions 067 through 069 refer to the following conversation.
M: Hello Cherlyn, it's been so long! I wasn't expecting to see you here. W: Hi, Rob! I hadn't planned to come, but I just happened to be in town visiting my mother and I remembered that our high school graduating class' 5 year reunion was this weekend. M: I can't believe that it has been five years since we graduated. I remember how excited you were back then when you found out that you had received a scholarship to study in Munich, Germany. How do you like it there? W: I actually moved to Paris last year but I had a wonderful 4 years in Munich.
How do you like 〔感想を尋ねて〕～をどう思いますか？、～は気に入りましたか？、～の味［使い心地・着心地・住み心地］はいかがですか？
Questions 070 through 072 refer to the following conversation.
W: Here are my picture files. When should I come back to pick up my prints? M: You have paid for the express one day service so it will be ready by 10 a.m. tomorrow morning. W: Okay, l'll come to pick it up during my lunch break tomorrow. Can you tell me where the Frame boutique is? M: It's actually just across the street. Walk out of the main entrance and you'll see it.
walk out of ～から出る、～から引き上げる、抗議して～から退場する
Questions 073 through 075 refer to the following conversation.
M: Mrs. Nielsen, I've discussed this issue with the other editors here at Warp Magazine and we all agree that you would be the best reporter to hire. W: Thank you so much Mr. Lee. Of course I'll accept the offer. lt's been my life long dream to cover youth culture for Warp magazine. M: Great! Could you go to see our secretary Ms. Park in the Human Resources Department to sign the contract. Also, when do you think you can start working? W: l've got to visit my father next week in Memphis so l'll be able to start the following week.
Questions 076 through 078 refer to the following conversation.
M: Rachel, when are you coming back from Seoul? W: Well, l'll be finished with all of my research by next Friday, but l'm going to take the weekend to sightsee before flying back on Monday morning. M: The reason I ask is because we have quite an important departmental meeting on Monday morning and we would love to have your thoughts on some of the issues. W: l'm sorry but I won't be able to make it home in time for the meeting. Please apologize to everyone else for me.
Questions 079 through 081 refer to the following conversation.
W: The auditorium is completely full. ls the band ready to come onstage? M: No, it's not. There seems to be some technical problems with the sound equipment. It might take 30 minutes or so to get some new sound monitors. W: 30 minutes? That means that l'll have to tell the audience to expect a delay.
come on stage 登場する、出演する、俳優になる
Questions 082 through 084 refer to the following conversation.
M: Kristen, thanks for agreeing to meet me on such short notice. Your building plan for our new factory looks quite good. W: Thanks, Alexander. What do you think about the budget? I'm afraid that it is a bit higher than you initially suspected? M: Yes, that's why I wanted to meet with you. Do you think it would be possible to reduce the number of windows along the eastern side of the building? This would save us quite a lot right now, not to mention reducing future heating costs. W: That's true, however I included so many windows in order to save on electricity expenses, as the natural light will significantly reduce the number of artificial lights you will need.
save on ～を節約する、～を軽減する
Questions 085 through 087 refer to the following conversation.
W: You've reached Morton Auto lnsurance Office" How may I help you? M: Yes, this is Michael Parker. I would like to cancel my job interview that was scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m. W: OK, would you like to reschedule? We won't make our final decision until Friday so anytime before that would be okay. M: Actually I was just offered another job this morning so I would like to withdraw my application. Thank you.
Questions 088 through 090 refer to the following conversation.
W: Hi,My name is Naoko. l'm calling to cancel my credit card because l lost it. M: Okay, could you tell me when l was lost? W: l'm not sure but, l had it yesterday so I must have lost it sometime this morning. M: Well, first please give me your credit card number and we'll check our records to see if there are any suspicious charges on it.
charge on ～に課せられた負担、～の課徴金
Questions 091 through 093 refer to the following conversation.
M1: Hi, Sammy. lt's Dan. What are you doing tomorrow? l'm having a barbecue and I thought you might want to come. M2: Thanks for the invitation, but my cousin is driving down from Syracuse to go to the auto show that's in town. We'll probably be there all afternoon. M1: Oh, I'm sure you'll both enjoy it. I went last weekend with my brother. They have some amazing sports cars!
drive down To drive some vehicle downward, southward, or along some path
Questions 094 through 096 refer to the following conversation.
M: Tina, can you pick up extra copies of the workshop material tonight? I have to work late, so I can't go. W: l'm not going either. I have to go to the airport at around 7:00 to meet some clients. M: Oh, then I'll ask Bob. He'll be going for sure because he's giving a video presentation, right? W: Yes. That reminds me, he asked me to look into renting some new video equipment because ours is so outdated.
Questions 097 through 099 refer to the following conversation.
W: Hello. This is Sandra Wallace from Sage Electronics. We just received the merchandise you ordered and I'd like to know when you would like it delivered. M: Oh, that must be the stereo that the manager ordered for me from your Washington store. W: Yes, it is. It's too late to deliver it today because we're closing soon. What time will be good for you tomorrow? M: Just a minute while I check my schedule.
Questions 100 through 102 refer to the following conversation.
M: Would you like to come out with me and my colleagues to Manny's Seafood restaurant this weekend? We're celebrating our supervisor's birthday. W: I've heard that's a great place, and they have reasonable prices. But l'm a vegetarian. I don't eat fish or meat. M: Well, I'm sure they have special dishes there. I was just about to call to make the reservation, so l'll ask them about it, and then I'll let you know. W: Okay, thanks. If they can accommodate me, then count me in.
count in 仲間に入れる、勘定に入れる
Questions 103 through 105 refer to the following conversation.
W: Hi, Martin. Are you all set for your brother's wedding next Saturday? M: Yes, I just rented my tuxedo. The only problem is that I can't find a Saturday morning flight to New York. I may have to take a day off work and fly there on Friday. W: You know, a friend of mine is a travel agent Maybe she can help you out. l'll give you her work number if you'd like. M: Oh,that would be great.Thanks. I'll call her right away.
help out 助けるwork number 勤務先の電話番号
Questions 106 through 108 refer to the following conversation.
M: Should we reserve the banquet hall next to the Symphony Hotel for our annual party? W: Well, I went there last year for a wedding reception. The dining room was really dark and dingy and the decor wasn't very appealing. M: ls that right? Well, do you have any other suggestions? W: There's a new restaurant on Fifth Street that hosts banquets. Let's go check it out now on our way home.
dining room 食堂 dingy 古い decor 装飾
Questions 109 through 111 refer to the following conversation.
W: Hi. I'm calling about the front desk clerk job that was advertised on jobs4you.com. ls the position still open? M: I'm sorry, but we just hired someone this morning. But there's a room service attendant position opening up soon. W: Really? Could you tell me when you'll be holding interviews for that job? M: Actually, I can see you today at around three. Can you make it then?
Questions 112 through 114 refer to the following conversation.
W: Hi Frank. I just came by to see if you can give me a hand getting my car started. M: Sure, I'll give it a try. Oh, I received a notice yesterday from the realtor about changing the lock on the front door. Did you pick up your new key? W: No, not yet. Where can we pick them up? M: In the maintenance office, but it's closed now. l already got mine. Do you want to borrow my spare until tomorrow?
Questions 115 through 117 refer to the following conversation.
W: Did you get today's newspaper, Tony? I saw an ad in it about a job fair. M: Yes, but I didn't see that ad. Which section is it in? W: It's in the classified section. I think it might be a good idea for you to go check out some jobs as your company is planning to downsize. M: Yes, you're right. I think I'll go have several copies of my resume printed up this afternoon.
Questions 118 through 120 refer to the following conversation.
M: l have to attend a conference in Chicago on Tuesday. We're finally getting together to discuss plans for the merger. W: Oh, good. I hope things go smoothly. When will you be back? M: l'll be back on Wednesday afternoon l'll have to hold a managers' meeting right away on Thursday morning to fill them in on all the details. I'm going to need to reserve one of the meeting rooms. W: Don't worry about it. I can do that for you while you're away.
fill someone in on （人）に～に関する情報を提供するfill someone in on the details （人）に事の詳細を伝える
Questions 121 through 123 refer to the following conversation
W: l want to send these contracts to Jill Johnson. Do you have her address? M: No, but Mike should have it on his contacts list. I'll ask him right now and let you know. W: Thanks and I've got these new contracts that need to be approved by a regional supervisor so l can get them sent out by tomorrow morning. M: Well, make sure you get Shawn's signature first. There's a new policy that a director should sign them as well.
have ~ on one's wish list ～が欲しいと思っているhave one's name on the list of ～のリストに名前が載っている
Questions 124 through 126 refer to the following conversation.
M: My name is John Thomas. I called about one week ago and spoke with someone about booking a room. l'm calling to confirm the reservation that I made. W: Sure, Mr. Thomas. Give me one minute and I will check on it for you. Right, just for one night. Am I correct? M: Yes, that's right. By the way, I was wondering if there is any room available in the West Tower. Last time I stayed there and I fell in love with the view. W: You're in luck. There is one open room in the West Tower, but it doesn't have lnternet access. ls that alright?
check on ～をチェック［確認・点検・調査］する、～を調べる
Questions 127 through 129 refer to the following conversation.
M: The bedrooms are almost finished. You can move in again on Saturday. W: The kids really miss being at home. Can you finish by Friday? M: Actually ma'am, we will finish by Friday, but the rooms will be filled with paint fumes, so it's better to wait a day. But if you really want to be back on Friday, we'll leave some fans behind. Just be sure to keep the windows open and the fans on. W: Thank you so much! We'll return the fans when we are done with them.
keep on ～し続ける、～することを継続する
Questions 130 through 132 refer to the following conversation.
W: John, could you please pick me up at the airport on Friday? l'll be returning from Seattle in the afternoon after the meeting ends. M: I have an appointment until 2, but if you're planning to arrive at 5, I can come. W: Well, my flight arrives at 4, but I can wait. I can look over my client's file until you get there. M: Okay, I'll see you at 5 then. I'll take you to dinner, and we can talk about your client's account.
Questions 133 through 135 refer to the following conversation.
W: Bill, have you finished the payroll spreadsheet? I have to get the paychecks finished by this afternoon or the employees will be very upset! M: No, I haven't yet. Every time I open the file, my computer locks up and I have to restart it. I think it has a virus on it. W: Are you kidding? We just had new security software installed in all the offices last week. Call IT and let them know you're having problems. In the meantime, I'll be in meetings all morning, so you can use my computer for the spreadsheet. M: Okay, but please write down your user name and password so I can access the program.
in the meantime その間
Questions 136 through 138 refer to the following conversation.
W: These pamphlets I made contain the schedule of events for today's presentation. Can I put them on tables outside the auditorium doors? M: That's not a good idea. The tables will take up a lot of space, and the hallway is pretty small. But if you want, I can ask some of the volunteers to pass out the pamphlets to all the visitors. W: That's a great idea! Do you think they'll be able to hand them out to everybody? l'm sure they can. They've been doing a great job with every task I give them.
Questions 139 through 141 refer to the following conversation.
W: I heard you chose Las Vegas as the site for holding your convention. That should be fun. M: Yeah, l'm excited. We were almost able to have it in Hawaii, but we couldn't find cheap enough airfares. W: Wow, that would have been fun, too. New York was also pretty good last year. M: Did you think so? A lot of people had trouble with transportation when we were staying there.
Questions 142 through 144 refer to the following conversation.
W: We need to store all of last year's accounting files somewhere else in order to keep them for our future reference. But there are too many of them to fit in the cabinet. Where can they go? M: Hmm, we have an extra room down the hall. How about there? W: That might work, let's check it out. Do you have the key? M: You know what? I don't have the key anymore. The maintenance staff probably has it. They're in charge of cleaning the room.
fit in 取り付ける、はめ込む、割り込ませる、入れる、うまく入るdown the hall 廊下を行った所に、廊下の先に
Questions 145 through 147 refer to the following conversation.
W: Did you call the caterer to let them know how many guests will be attending the reception? M: I haven't gotten around to it yet. I still have to review the guest list and make a few changes. W: Please do it as soon as possible. lf we wait too long, it will be harder for the caterer to do everything we ask. M: l'll call several guests to check if they will attend. I can finish it by lunch, but if this caterer might not be able to meet our requests, then maybe we should look for a more capable one.
get around to 〔時間的余裕ができたので〕やっとのことで～まで手がまわる、やっと～に取り掛かる［着手する］、～する機会をやっと見いだす
Questions 148 through 150 refer to the following conversation.
M: l'm going to be really busy tomorrow. I don't think l'll be able to finish these doors before Friday. W: That's okay. Because the heat insulating material will arrive on Monday, I don't need this room finished until next Wednesday. M: Perfect. l'll have it done then. Oh, and did you want me to install new windows in the bedrooms? W: Yes, the master bedroom is very cold in winter. New windows will fix the problem.
heat insulating material 断熱材 insulate 〔不要な物・音・熱・電気などの出入りを防ぐために〕～を覆う［防護する］、絶縁［防音・断熱］する
Questions 151 through 153 refer to the following conversation.
M: Hi, l'm from Mike's Party Supplies. I need to deliver some rented folding chairs to Diane Miller for an event tonight. W: Can you hold on one second? Diane is in the middle of a conference call at the moment. M: Okay, but I can only give you about five minutes. I have another delivery to make on the other side of town. Can I get your signature and start unloading the truck? W: No problem. I can sign the invoice and I'll call maintenance to help unload the chairs from your truck.
Questions 154 through 156 refer to the following conversation.
M: Mrs. Jameson, why don't we run the photo from the horse races on the front page? It was the most exciting race in years, and these pictures capture the action up close! W: We usually run basketball or football on the front page. M: Yes, but all the magazines do that. lf we offer something different, we could attract a more diverse consumer base. W: l don't think there are many horse racing fans reading our magazine, but l'll think it over.
run a photo of 〔新聞・雑誌などが〕～の写真を載せる［掲載する］up close すぐ近くで、間近に［で］run the story on the front page 〔新聞が〕話題を第1面に取り上げる
Questions 157 through 159 refer to the following conversation.
W: Are you going to the market to get dinner this afternoon when you get off work? I don't think we have anything for dinner tonight. M: Actually, I was planning on going to that new butcher to get some steaks. The weather's been so nice, I figured we could have a barbecue and invite our new neighbors over. W: That's a great idea. I heard that the meat tastes much better there than at the market. I'll talk to the neighbors today to see if they want to come over. M: Well, l'll be leaving the office in just a few minutes, so why don't you prepare a salad and some pasta and make a marinade for the meat?
get off work 仕事が終わる、仕事を休む、仕事を早退するinvite ~ over （人）を～に招待する
Questions 160 through 162 refer to the following conversation.
M: On Monday I have to start doing all my work on the new computer system, and I really don't think I know it well enough. I've had so many board meetings. I haven't had enough time to study the manual. W: That's okay, the IT department is offering training sessions on the weekend. There are plenty of people who don't know the system well enough yet. Why don't you go to one of those? M: That's a good idea. I think that would be a lot more helpful than trying to figure it out myself, anyway. W: l'm actually going this Saturday. Why don't we ride together?
ride together 一緒に車に乗って行く
Questions 163 through 165 refer to the following conversation.
M: Would you be able to come to my office and help me on this project Thursday? We need to have it ready to present along with the next year's budget at the board meeting at the end of the month. W: Actually, l'm really busy on Thursday. Then, I'm going out of town for my sister's wedding from Friday until Monday. How about Tuesday? M: That's no problem. We can put it off until then, as long as we get it done by next Friday. W: Great. Then I'll have my assistant, Judy, give you a call this afternoon to set up a time for Tuesday.
Questions 166 through 168 refer to the following conversation.
M: Have we gotten our new printers yet? I need to find out if they are compatible with our fax machine for the work I have to do on Saturday. W: Haven't you heard? Management has said that our accounting doesn't really need the new printers as badly as some other departments do, so we were pushed down on the list. l'm sure you can use marketing's though. M: Are you kidding? They were supposed to arrive on Friday and now we have to wait even longer? We have already been waiting for six months! We should really talk to our department director about this. W: I agree with you. Our department should be the priority for new office equipment. I'll go with you to talk to the director if you want.
push down 押し倒す
Questions 169 through 171 refer to the following conversation.
M: Miss Matino, l'm expecting an important fax from Hong Kong. When it arrives, please bring it to me. l need to see those production figures as soon as possible. W: Just now l received a fax about production figures, but it is not from Hong Kong. It came from Jakarta M: Let me see. Um... This should have gone to accounting. It seems that the Jakarta branch has the wrong number. Will you give this fax to accounting and let them know they have the wrong number? W: Okay. When I get the fax, should l interrupt your sales meeting?
Questions 172 through 174 refer to the following conversation.
M: Mr Thomas would like us to go to the customer relations seminar tomorrow in the conference hall. W: Okay. Does everyone in the sales department have to go? M: Yes, every department except accounting actually. They're working on some budget strategies and have a deadline to get everything finished this week. W: Oh,well since we'll all be out, we should go to lunch together too. That new pizza and pasta buffet just opened up down the street. We should try it.
down the street 通りを進んで、この先にbuffet ビュッフェ、ビュッフェスタイルの料理、セルフサービス式の食事
Questions 175 through 177 refer to the following conversation.
W: Good evening Mr. Priapus. Our records indicate that you've been a customer of Bell Services for quite some time. I'm calling to give you an unbeatable deal if you decide to change to an account with GTl. M: I don't know. I've been quite satisfied with Bell. W: But if you switch to GTl, we are prepared to guarantee that your monthly telephone bill will be ten dollars lower than it is now. M: It's a tempting offer, but l'll have to check with my wife before I make any decision.
for quite some time かなり長期間［長い間］、結構前から
Questions 178 through 180 refer to the following conversation.
W: Oh, hey Mike! Glad to have you back. I bet you enjoyed your week in the mountains! I am really jealous of you! M: Don't be too jealous. I had the worst luck last week. I had a great camping trip planned with some friends. I was all ready to relax in the wilderness when both my car and my computer broke down the day I was supposed to leave. W: Wow. That's really too bad. The weather has been perfect for being outside lately. M: Well, I did spend quite a bit of time outside - fixing my car. I've been rebuilding the engine all week. I didn't have any luck with my computer, though. I looked for parts, but I have to take it to a repair shop today.
have ~ back ～を取り戻す
Questions 181 through 183 refer to the following conversation.
M1: Hey Jake. It's Sam. Do you have any plans tonight? I was wondering if you wanted to go bowling. M2: Bowling sounds good, but l have a date with Katie tonight. How about we go bowling tomorrow instead? M1: Tomorrow l'm going to be busy. Why not ask Katie to bring a friend and we can go on a double date at the bowling alley?
Questions 184 through 186 refer to the following conversation.
W: Jason, l was wondering what you were doing this weekend. l need to ask a big favor from you. M: I have to go to a party for my grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary Saturday night. What do you need, Judy? W: I bought a new set of living room furniture and I need help moving it into my house. M: Alright. I should be able to help you on Sunday l'll have to go home early though because l have to come to work early on Monday.
Questions 187 through 189 refer to the following conversation.
M1: Hello, Mr. Svenson. This is Mike Johanns from Green Tree Cable. We're having problems charging the credit card you have on file. M2: Oh, my wife usually handles the bills, but she's not here right now. What seems to be the problem? M1: Whenever we try to process your payment, we receive a message that the card is no longer valid. M2: Oh, I apologize. We recently had to cancel our old credit card because it was stolen. Let me give you the new credit card number.
on file 〔文書・情報が〕ファイルされて、記録されて文例data on file 社内資料 公表しない臨床試験や学術情報のことを指す。
Questions 190 through 192 refer to the following conversation.
M: Hi Cindy. I have to write an article on the tribal art exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. Want to go see it with me? W: I want to, but my boss has me working on a special project and I have to work late tonight and complete it by next Tuesday. When are you going? M: It actually opens this Saturday, but I have to get there in the morning before the museum opens around 8:00. Are you OK with waking up early? W: I always wake up early, so that's not a problem.
Questions 193 through 195 refer to the following conversation.
W: Hey, Max. Were you able to get tickets to the Metropolitan Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra's concert yesterday morning? M: Unfortunately, I wasn't able to. The tickets were sold out an hour before I got to the box office. W: Well, I have good news for you then. Michael and Jennifer aren't able to go to the concert with Jonathan and me so we have two extra tickets if you would like to attend the concert with us. M: Thank you so much, Mindy! Janet will be so happy!
Questions 196 through 198 refer to the following conversation. M1: Hey, Dale. A new bar opened up down the street. Do you want to go there after work and have a drink? M2: Actually, I went there with my girlfriend last Monday. lt's not really very good. The drinks were weak and the music was terrible. M1: Hmm... Should we go to the usual bar then? M2: My friend's band is playing at a bar uptown tonight. Let's go there since their music is quite good.
uptown 住宅街に be conveniently located 立地がいいopen up 開業する weak まずい
Questions 199 through 201 refer to the following conversation. M: Hello, I'm calling to inquire about the job opening for a webmaster that was listed in Employment Weekly. ls the position still open? W: We are currently accepting applications for the position and will be until the end of this week. You need to send us a copy of your resume as well as a sample of your work. M: OK, that won't be a problem. How can I get it to you? W: Let me transfer you to our personnel department and they can give you their address. Please hold.
Questions 202 through 204 refer to the following conversation.
W: Mr. Webster, do you have a minute? I wanted to talk to you about the new budget report. My department's budget was only increased about 10 percent even though our sales increased 150 percent this year. M: l'm sorry about that, Luann. The Board of Directors decided that we need to devote a larger portion of our funds to the R&D Department rather than Sales. I'm sure your team will do a great job with the budget you've been given. W: I understand, sir, but we could use more employees to deal with the higher work load. M: Hmmm... OK, l'll see what I can do.
Questions 205 through 207 refer to the following conversation.
M: Judy, did you see the latest issue of Midwest Monthly? They're holding a poetry contest for unpublished poets. W: Really? I haven't seen it, but I don't think I've written anything that l'd like to submit. M: You've written so many poems though, and the ones that l've read are really great! You should enter that one you wrote when your father died last year. W: Thanks. Hmmm... Well, I guess it wouldn't hurt to try.
Questions 208 through 210 refer to the following conversation
M: The boss has been bothering me all week to finish the annual sales and budget statistics. W: She's been on everyone's case about it for the past month. She's usually like this at the end of every year. M: Next year, I think l'll start gathering my information earlier just so I don't have to deal with the boss's complaints. I still have to get some reports from personnel. W: l'm heading down there right now, so I can pick them up for you if you'd like.
bother 苦しめる on someone's case about ～のことで［～することで］（人）に干渉している［うるさい］ as you can see down there あちらに見えますように
Questions 211 through 213 refer to the following conversation.
W: Hi, Mr. Ford. This is Marie Bennett in the sales department. Would you please check for available flights to Chicago from April 3rd to the 6th? M: Sure, Ms. Bennett. Will you be traveling alone? W: No. l'm going with four other employees. M: Five people? Okay, l'll go online and see what I can do, and l'll get back to you as soon as I find something.
Questions 214 through 216 refer to the following conversation.
W: Excuse me, could you tell me where l can find a bank? M: There's a World Bank on First Street. There are also bank machines in K‐mart and the pharmacy as well. W: Oh, really? Where is K-mart? M: On Commercial Street next to the library. You can get there by taking the number 5 bus at this bus stop. W: Okay. Thanks for your help.
Questions 217 through 219 refer to the following conversation.
W: Hi, I'd like to order a fresh floral arrangement. And can I have it wrapped in gold paper? M: Well, my designer just left for the day and I'm getting ready to close. Why don't you take a look at our pre-made arrangements? They're in the refrigerator in the back of the store. W: That sounds like a good idea. How will I know the prices? M: They all have white stickers with the prices printed on them. Just look on the back of the vases and you'll see them. And please let me know if you need any help choosing an arrangement. Questions 220 through 222 refer to the following conversation.
M: Good afternoon. My name is Gary Stern. I have an 11 o'clock appointment with Ms. Abington in the human resources department. W: l'm afraid Ms. Abington isn't here. She's been in New York on business and her return flight has been delayed until 1:30. Are you here about the management position? M: Actually, l'm here for the job as sales representative. W: I see. Well, she may not get back here until late in the day, Mr. Stern. Why don't I have her call you to reschedule when she arrives at the office?
Questions 223 through 225 refer to the following conversation.
M: Gee, this office sure has changed since I worked here. Wasn't the lounge area smaller before? W: Yes It is pretty crowded at lunchtime, so they included it in the expansion project. M: And I noticed the old electric burner is gone and has been replaced by a microwave oven. I used to like making hot lunches on that little stove. W: Well, there's a brand new full-size oven in the lounge on the third floor. We just have to go up one flight of stairs whenever we want to use it.
burner ガスレンジ、ガス台 pickup truck 〔後部荷台が無蓋の〕ピックアップ［軽・小型］トラック
Questions 226 through 228 refer to the following conversation.
W: Kevin, how does your schedule look for next week? The owner of Dan's Hair Salon called and he wants someone to install some new sinks over there. lt's in the Glendale area. M: Sure, I can do it. How about on Wednesday? That's the only day l'm free all week. W: Okay. l'll call the shop and let him know that you'll be there on Wednesday. M: Thanks. And please ask if he wants me to remove the old sinks so I should know whether or not to use the pickup truck.
Questions 229 through 231 refer to the following conversation.
M: Hi Karen. How do you like your new apartment? W: Well, I think it's much better than the last one. But, it's not as quiet. I think I enjoy living in the suburbs more. M: Well, l'm sure you'll get used to it. You just moved in two weeks ago. At least this place is cheaper and it's closer to the office. W: You're right about that. I guess l'll feel better once I paint the living room on Saturday. l'm looking forward to getting new furniture, too.
Questions 232 through 234 refer to the following conversation.
M: Hi. l'd like some information about the house that's for sale on Murdock Street. W: Sure. There will be an open house on both Saturday and Sunday, and it will be from noon until 4 p.m. Will you have time to come by either of those days? M: Well, l'll be at my office all day on Saturday, so I won't be able to make it then. But my wife and I can come by on Sunday for sure. W: Great. I'm the broker who's showing the place, and l'll be there both days. When you arrive, just walk in, and please sign the guest book. lt will be in the front hallway on a small table. See you on Sunday.
for sure 確実に、確かに
Questions 235 through 237 refer to the following conversation.
M: Why do you suppose employee performance is so poor? W: Well, maybe it's the long hours the employees have to work. They probably feel overwhelmed. And they may not think they get paid enough for their hard work. M: But our salaries are comparable to other companies. W: You're right. Most of them are making well over the minimum wage, but I guess we have to offer some incentives to get them motivated before they start quitting on us.
Questions 238 through 240 refer to the following conversation.
W: We need to figure out which hotel all the visitors will stay in during the convention. Did the coordinator say how many days it is going to last? M: She said it will be a total of four days. It starts on Tuesday and ends on Friday. W: Only four days? That's not very long. Will you be speaking at any of the events? M: Well, Lindsey was scheduled to give a presentation in the auditorium on Wednesday, but she had to cancel, so I volunteered to take her place. She's speaking in the main hall on Thursday instead.
stay in 外出しない、家にいる、〔場所に〕とどまる、ずっといる、〔状態などを〕維持する、保つ
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