Reading

1. There was no chance that she`d still be single.

2. There was no way we could have the party.
3. It`s no coincidence that I met him on that day.
4. I didn`t get a reply, which was no surprise really.
5. It was no use ruining everyone`s evening.
a. I expected it.
b. It wasn`t possible. (x2)
c. It wasn`t by chance.
d. It was pointless.

Answer: Expression to the meaning.

The expression:

“There was no chance” means it wasn`t possible.

“There was no way” means it wasn`t possible.

“It`s no coincidence” means it wasn`t by chance.

“which was no surprise” means I expected it.

“It was no use” means it was pointless.

Listening

a. Are they talking about work or friends?

Mark is talking about an experience at work and Victor is talking about a confusion with
his friend`s wife.
b. Answer the question:
Mark
1. Where was Mark working?
Mark was working in Paris.
2. Where did he have to go? Why?
He had to go to Japan to discuss a contract.
3. What did he think had happened?
He thought Japanese people were interested on contract, because at the end of the
meeting they nodded and shook his hand, like a good agreement.
4. What actually happened?
Mark received an e-mail said that Japanese people couldn`t agree on the contract.
They didn`t say ‘no’ immediately, because it`s rude for them, in Japanese culture.

Victor

1. Where is Victor from? Where does he live?

Victor is from Brazil and He lives in Boston, United States.
2. Who is Sarah?
She is Victor`s friend`s wife.
3. How did Victor upset Sarah?
Victor said that he would love to come to their wedding, but in a voice tone that
meant he couldn`t come, then, as Sarah isn`t Brazilian, she didn`t understand it. She
thought he could come.
4. What has he learned from the experience?
He learned that it`s better to say a ‘no’ directly, no expressions, with the voice.