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Student Life & Campus Tips

The document contains a collection of sentences with various grammatical issues and inconsistencies. Some sentences are repeated. The topics covered include software engineering, construction, meetings, interviews, pricing, shipping, and more. Many of the sentences would benefit from editing to improve clarity, grammar, spelling, and logical flow.

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  • Part-A Repeat Practice
  • Sentence Building Exercises
  • Sentence Completion Tasks
  • Vocabulary Application Scenarios
  • Passage Reconstruction
  • Dictation and Audio Transcription

Part-A Repeat

1. With all the good programs available it’s difficult to make a quick
decision.
2. The search for qualified software engineer is truly difficult.
3. Roads through woods can be scary when there’s no light.
4. Somebody told me to speed up.
5. Bob and Tom talked all day.
6. These plates and glasses would make a fine present.
7. Do you accept credit cards?
8. The temperatures in North India are soaring.
9. Which do you like better books or movies?
10. Why didn’t you deserve larger picnic area?
11. Famous people are rarely seen on the street.
12. During construction all offices will remain open.
13. His vision of the future is quite frightening.
14. We should be the last person to ask about the factory procedures.
15. I can’t believe how quickly those light bulbs need to be replaced.
16. Please look over the terms of the agreement by Friday.
17. Have you seen the answers that arrived on this morning’s paper?
18. One of those light bulbs hasn’t been working for weeks.
19. The book is so interesting that you won’t to miss a word.
20. We had a really delicious meal at the Italian restaurant near the art
museum.
21. Would you please ask Rakesh to come to my office?
22. Please join us for lunch next Tuesday.
23. Lodge time found is on the ground floor
24. I need help for the new printer.
25. I think I’ll have one too.
26. How long have been studying French.
27. Have you had breakfast yet?
28. I’m sorry just stepped out for a moment.
29. I can offer you an upgrade.
30. Are there any customer support service is available.
31. We can’t offer that but there’s something that I can do.
32. The pay was too low for me to work here in.
33. Could you send the part over as soon as possible?
34. When you go for an interview be sure you’re comfortably dressed.
35. Since you don’t think be like my ideas please suggest something
better.
36. If you find any air issues in this be sure to let operator know.
37. They are trying to fix their problems but so far they had no line.
38. Almost all liked the snacks served.
39. It took several months.
40. Do you have time to talk?
41. Have you had breakfast yet?
42. I must have the wrong number.
43. How long you have been studying French.
44. Which car is yours?
45. I can offer you an upgrade.
46. This report seems to be out of date.
47. The job is exciting but demands lot of time.
48. Let’s stop at the bank on the way home.
49. I reminded you to send me your invoice last week.
50. We have a corporate program for those interested in larger
purchases.
51. Since you don’t think be like my ideas please suggest something
better.
52. A plane leaves for Paris at 9.15 am.
53. There charges will be added after the temp.
54. Received and to follow the group is a ground for a immediate
suspension and loss of pay
55. Leave town on the next train.
56. He can fix anything.
57. I’m never late for work.
58. I start my new job next week.
59. I left my hat in the restaurant.
60. Hire him immediately.
61. Where the exit located.
62. In this area agriculture is the major industry.
63. Model is currently out of stock.
64. We can’t offer that but there’s something that I can do.
65. Could you send the parts over as soon as possible?
66. After January 1st the rates will be lowered considerably.
67. When you go for an interview, be sure you’re comfortably dressed.
68. Shipping and handling cost is not included in the price.
69. This floor plan is not only larger but more conveniently laid out.
70. Please join us next spring for our annual conference in New York
City.
71. Plane leaves for Paris at 9.15 am.
72. Hire him immediately.
73. I must have the wrong number.
74. In this area agriculture is the major industry.
75. I can offer you an upgrade.
76. Do you have final written approval for the project?
77. Please take the car you have to pay for parking.
78. I reminded you to send me your invoice last week.
79. Let’s try to get this time at the end of the week.
80. As a matter of policy representative may not give their names to
the customer.
81. This floor plan is not only larger but more conveniently laid out.
82. These charges will be added after the test.
83. Surprisingly! he managed to raise funds to the repair project.
84. Orders placed plus then ten days must pick up in the counter.
85. I have a good idea.
86. I need help for the new printer.
87. Do you have time to talk?
88. Enter to the door on the right.
89. I’m sorry just stepped out for a moment.
90. How many people do you expect to attend the meeting?
91. My job is exciting but it demands lot of time.
92. I reminded you to send me your invoice last week.
93. Could you send the parts over as soon as possible?
94. By the middle of the morning you have to sale this software.
95. It’s common to feel a bit nerves before speaking to a group.
96. When you go for an interview be sure you’re comfortably dressed.
97. Shipping and handling cost are not included in price.
98. This floor plan is not only lager but more conveniently laid out.
99. Please join us next spring for our annual conference in New York
City.
100. We made special reservation for our new international client.
101. I prefer traveling in a group.
102. People listen to her.
103. I doubt it. It must have been a plan.
104. I have an interview tomorrow, I’m little nervous.
105. My parents had a karaoke machine.
106. Have you ever tried the Mexican food?
107. It looks like a very peaceful activity.
108. People really shouldn’t text while they’re walking.
109. Well I’m interviewing for the position of production assistant.
110. Good afternoon do you have a reservation with us.
111. Would it be possible to use the computer in your business center to
research these hotels?
112. I missed my flight to Tokyo because my cab got stuck in traffic.
113. Would it be possible to have the suitcase replaced by the airline?
114. Actually I read somewhere that banner ads do influence.
115. Everyone has an opinion about what the city should be spending
money.
116. First I want to talk about the ways that you can prepare yourself to
ask for a raise or promotion.
117. The author of this text would like more figures.
118. The search for qualified software engineers is truly difficult.
119. It’s a February month.
120. I’ve a good idea.
121. Do you have any references?
122. Have you had breakfast yet?
123. I left my hat in the restaurant.
124. In this area agriculture is the major industry.
125. How many people do you expect to attend the meeting?
126. He wanted to know if the price included breakfast.
127. Do you have final written approval for the project?
128. With your experience you will improve the project expectation.
129. By the middle of the morning you should sale this software.
130. It should take six months to complete the new construction office.
131. Shipping and handling cost is not included in the price.
132. The explanation should be easier to understand if you present it
slowly.
133. If you are not registered please complete the information given
below.
134. The books in the shelf are well organized.
135. Exit on your left.
136. This letter must get by tomorrow.
137. Take some time to think about the options available to you.
138. How can we take quiz take in to a small text.
139. It takes a six months to complete to build a new construction
office.
140. Are you willing to relocate.
141. I heard that they make larger projects take soon.
142. If you worried just make a call.
143. Do you have any references?
144. I tried to do my best.
145. He wanted to know if the price included breakfast.
146. He is alone himself.
147. You should pay to the government.
148. Are you really wanted to relocate or stay in this location?
149. Highly motivated people are needed to our company.
150. Explanation will be easier to understand when they presnt it
slowly.
151. It’s been cloudy whole week.
152. The bus is running late.
153. Is this the right price?
154. I rarely drink milk.
155. Let’s wash the dishes before we leave.
156. Is there any more tea?
157. Beans are my favorite vegetable.
158. I saw him yesterday but not today.
159. The roads are slippery so be careful.
160. Do you like this yellow shirt?
161. He wanted to know if the price included breakfast.
162. I’ll have to pay my fine with my library books are overdue.
163. The new office is across the street from the café.
164. Can you tell them we are going to be late?
165. I always wanted to learn how to play the guitar.
166. Now the school has started again, the extra buses will run every
Thursday morning
167. Most teaching staff make their lecture notes available online.
168. Sydney is Australia’s largest city, chief port and cultural
centre.
169. There will be a conference here next summer on using a web
for academic research.
170. The university has a world around school of archaeology.
171. Successful applicants will work with the large team of
researchers.
172. Higher numbers of patients were infected during in the
previous out break illness
173. The final year will consist of four top courses and one project.
174. He started his tutorial presentation right on time.
175. The nearest automatic teller is in front of the autonomy labs.
176. News papers are supported primarily by the sale of advertising
space.
177. Read the instructions carefully before you start writing your essay.
178. Students should submit two copies of their dissertation to the
department office by Friday.
179. All students must sign the attendance register before leaving the
lecture hall.
180. Today's lecture on modern American literature has been cancelled.
181. All students attend a safety lecture before they are allowed to use
the laboratory.
182. This college has a good reputation for both its research and its
teaching.
183. This college has a good reputation for both its research and its
teaching.
184. Next week the department secretary will email you with the details
of your tutorial groups.
185. Students who'd like to help produce the college newspaper should
come to a meeting tomorrow.
186. The library will stay open until midnight during the exam period.
187. There are many reasons why knowing several languages is a major
career advantage.
188. There is considerable disagreement about the main cause of the
revolution.
189. Parents called I don’t go out.
190. It suppose to rain tomorrow isn’t it.
191. They aloud talking and annoyed people seated nearby.
192. Even though john is away we can still use his car.
193. His car being repaired.
194. Won’t you come buy and visit us next week end

SENTENCE BULID
1. Staying here/how long/are you. (how long are you staying
here.)
2. Of your family/any pictures/do you have. (do you have any
pictures of your family)
3. Of mine/he is/ a friend.( he is a friend of mine.)
4. Next door/is for sale/the house.( the house next door is for
sale.)
5. That mess/his brother/cleaned up. (his brother cleaned up that
mess.)
6. You should select/your family needs/insurance that suits.
(you should select insurance that suits your family needs.)
7. Available later today/the new training/schedule will be. (the
new training schedule will be available later today.)
8. Our recent report/in detail/describe the finding. (our recent
report describe the finding in detail.)
9. Are they/where/going. (where are they going.)
10. All the/were broken/ windows. (all the windows were
broken.)
11. Talked/with the dog/why. (why talked with the dog.)
12. Some old friends/to see/we are going. (we are going to see
some old friends.)
13. That building/internet access/has limited.( that building has
limited internet access.)
14. Left immediately/after the meeting ended/the sales man.( the
sales man left immediately after the meeting ended.)
15. What had occurred/in there absent/they discovered.( they
discovered what had occurred in there absent.)
16. Our recent report /in detail/describe the finding.( our recent
report describe the finding in detail.)

Sentence completion

1.You’re driving too fast you should slow down.


2.I haven’t eaten anything all day. I’m so hungry!
3.She was awarded a promotion based on her excellent performance on the
job.
4.It was so hot outside that no one wanted to leave the air-conditioned
house.
5.You may not agree with his method, but there’s no question that he
make a lot of money for the company.
6.I’m not sure I can come tomorrow. I’ll have to change my schedule.
7.Some people wear glasses/specs to help them see better.
8.The elevator is broken, so you will have to take the steps to get to the
second floor.
9.Where is my jacket? I can’t find it.
10. The money was distributed amongst several people.
11. For more about the product, please consult the instruction manual.
12. I have trouble sleeping at night, so I usually wake up very tired.
13. Over three hundred people witnessed the store’s grand opening.
14. I wanted to buy the book, but the bookstore didn’t have any in
stock. They expect to receive more next week.
15. The class had to be stopped indefinitely because of the summer
schedule.
16. You can place your order as soon as you know what you want to
purchase.
17. Thank you very much for your help on such short notice. It helped
us immensely when time was running out.
18. The training program has a wide selection of courses to any
interested employee at a minimum charge.
19. Can I bring you something to drink? Perhaps tea or coffee?
20. My house is very small. There’s just my mother, father, and me.
21. The city can be divided into two parts. The outer sections are rarely
new. While the historical city center is rather old, indeed.
22. When travelling in a foreign country, you should always carry your
passport or some form of identification card.
23. The speaker at the conference was very interesting. I like his talk
very much.
24. I was recently transferred from the Berlin office to the Tokyo
office.
25. Don’t forget to ask for a receipt when you pay.
26. Since you’ve finished everything else, for the rest of the week
please focus your attention on finishing the expense reports.
27. For more about the product, please consult the instruction manual.
28. I have trouble sleeping at night .so I usually wake up very tired.
29. I don’t know/understand what I wrote. I’m doing to rewrite it
completely.
30. The residents were advised to evacuate their homes before the
storm reached them.
31. The class had to be stopped indefinitely because of the summer
schedule.
32. Thank you very much for your help on such short notice. It helped
us immensely when time was running out.
33. Recent studies have shown that the shopping habits of consumers
have changed dramatically in the past ten years.
34. Although sales were down last quarter, the owner had high
expectation that business would improve soon.
35. I know you love travelling abroad. Would you be able in a position
in our overseas office?
36. I couldn’t believe it when he agreed to make an
entertainment/appointment/entry on the show tonight.
37. You’re driving too fast you should slow down.
38. I haven’t eaten anything all day. I’m so hungry!
39. I need to write your first name. How do you spell it?
40. The man lost his car keys and spent an hour looking for them this
morning.
41. My flight departed ten minutes later than scheduled but arrived on
time at the destination.
42. She was a junior manager but now she has been promoted to senior
management position.
43. When travelling in a foreign country, you should always carry your
passport or some form of identification card.
44. The amount of air pollution in this town has increased substantially
since the factory opened.
45. The number of attendees far exceeded our expectation. The event
site was very crowded it was not even easy to walk around.
46. Where is my jacket? I can’t find it.
47. The money was distributed amongst several people.
48. The residents were advised to evacuate their homes before the
storm reached them.
49. Over three hundred people witnessed the store’s grand opening.
50. Although sales were down last quarter, the owner had high
expectation that business would improve soon.
51. It has to be seen whether the company will stay in business next
year.
52. A good policy is to always respond to customer requests within 24
hours. Otherwise, they tend to become annoyed and may find other
providers.
53. The department is responsible for the mistake so they will have to
pay the cost of the failure themselves.
54. We offer our customers the service of placing orders by phone or
online.
55. I’m sorry I’m late. I woke up late this morning.
56. How much does the necklace cost? I don’t see a price.
57. When travelling in a foreign country, you should always carry your
passport or some form of identification card.
58. The bill wasn’t right. I think they made a mistake.
59. I’m not sure I can come tomorrow. I’ll have to change my schedule.
60. To celebrate our first major success, we’re going to throw a party.
61. Before you drive over the bridge you have to pay the tax at the
booth.
62. Where is my jacket? I can’t find it.
63. Don’t forget to ask for a receipt when you pay.
64. The company hit its target last year and reported a profit.
65. I have trouble sleeping at night .so I usually wake up very tired.
66. Please check all envelopes for the correct return address.
67. My ears are ringing because the music was so loud at the concert.
68. I had to take out a loan from the bank to cover the cost of replacing
the roof of my house.
69. The training program has a wide selection of courses to any
interested employee at a minimum charge.
70. It has to be seen whether the company will stay in business next
year.
71. A good policy is to always respond to customer requests within 24
hours. Otherwise, they tend to become annoyed and may find other
providers.
72. I know you love travelling abroad. Would you be able in a position
in our overseas office?
73. Should I turn right or left at the next corner.
74. You’re driving too fast .you should slow down.
75. I’m a salesman. And you, what do you do?
76. I need to write your first name. How do you spell it?
77. The man lost his car keys and spent an hour looking for them this
morning.
78. How much does the necklace cost? I don’t see a price.
79. Let’s postpone tomorrow’s presentation until next week. I’m just
too busy to prepare for it right now.
80. You may not agree with his method, but there’s no question that he
make a lot of money for the company.
81. I was recently transferred from the Berlin office to the Tokyo
office.
82. Since you’ve finished everything else, for the rest of the week
please focus your attention on finishing the expense reports.
83. She gets her supplies at a low rate because she buys in bulk.
84. This is cutting edge technology it’s the best on the market.
85. Today is Tuesday. Yesterday was Monday.
86. You can place your order as soon as you know what you want to
purchase.
87. My ears are ringing because the music was so loud at the concert
88. It has to be seen whether the company will stay in business next
year.
89. After making one last modification to the layout, the newsletter was
ready to be sent out.
90. Finally, everything I had to do is finished now that the project has
reached end.
91. What time is it? I don’t have a watch.
92. Can you turn the lights ON? I can’t see anything.
93. I’m a salesman. And you, what do you do?
94. My flight departed ten minutes later than scheduled but arrived on
time at the destination.
95. When travelling in a foreign country, you should always carry your
passport or some form of identification card.
96. When it rains, there are dark clouds in the sky.
97. Some people wear glasses to help them see better.
98. The speaker at the conference was very interesting. I like his talk
very much.
99. Don’t forget to ask for a receipt when you pay.
100. Since you’ve finished everything else, for the rest of the week
please focus your attention on finishing the expense reports.
101. An increasing number of the businesses have recently shut down
due to the economic downturn.
102. Today is Tuesday. Yesterday was Monday.
103. You can place your order as soon as you know what you want to
purchase.
104. Thank you very much for your help on such short notice. It helped
us immensely when time was running out.
105. After making one last modification to the layout, the newsletter was
ready to be sent out.
106. The product is out of stock until the next stock/one/season arrives.
107. I couldn’t believe it when he agreed to make an appointment/entry
on the show tonight.
108. Finally, everything I had to do is finished now that the project has
reached end.
109. Should I turn right or left at the next corner.
110. I went shopping yesterday and spent all my money.
111. My house is very small. There’s just my mother, father, and me.
112. I need to write your first name. How do you spell it?
113. The man lost his car keys and spent an hour looking for them this
morning.
114. I’m sorry I’m late. I woke up late this morning.
115. How much does the necklace cost? I don’t see a price.
116. The speaker at the conference was very interesting. I like his talk
very much.
117. I was recently transferred from the Berlin office to the Tokyo
office.
118. For more about the product, please consult the instruction manual.
119. The store had only been in business for two months when the owner
sold it.
120. An increasing number of the businesses have recently shut down
due to the economic downturn.
121. The employees of our factory must follow a strict set of safety
protocols/guidelines.
122. She gets her supplies at a low rate because she buys in bulk.
123. My friend, who has lived in New York all his life, took me a
personal tour of the city.
124. Today is Tuesday. Yesterday was Monday.
125. I had to take out a loan from the bank to cover the cost of replacing
the roof of my house.
126. I couldn’t believe it when he agreed to make an
entertainment/appointment/entry on the show tonight.
127. Should I turn right or left at the next corner.
128. You’re driving too fast .you should slow down.
129. What time is it? I don’t have a watch.
130. The city can be divided in two parts. The outer sections are rarely
new, while the historical city is rather old, indeed.
131. How much does the necklace cost? I don’t see a price.
132. Let’s postpone tomorrow’s presentation until next week. I’m just
too busy to prepare for it right now.
133. She was a junior manager but now she has been promoted to senior
management position.
134. The bill wasn’t right. I think they made a mistake.
135. I’m not sure I can come tomorrow. I’ll have to change my schedule.
136. To celebrate our first major success, we’re going to throw a party.
137. The number of attendees far exceeded our expectation. The event
site was very crowded it was not even easy to walk around.
138. Please check all envelopes for the correct return address.
139. My friend, who has lived in New York all his life, took me a
personal tour of the city.
140. I wanted to buy the book, but the bookstore didn’t have any in
stock. They expect to receive more next week.
141. Today is Tuesday. Yesterday was Monday.
142. The training program has a wide selection of courses to any
interested employee at a minimum charge.
143. It has to be seen whether the company will stay in business next
year.
144. A good policy is to always respond to customer requests within 24
hours. Otherwise, they tend to become annoyed and may find other
providers.
145. How many languages can you speak?
146. What time is it? I don’t have a watch.
147. Can you turn the lights ON? I can’t see anything.
148. My house is very small. There’s just my mother, father, and me.
149. I need to write your first name. How do you spell it?
150. The city can be divided in two parts. The outer sections are rarely
new, while the historical city is rather old, indeed.
151. How much does the necklace cost? I don’t see a price.
152. I don’t have my credit card. I must have kept it at home.
153. When travelling in a foreign country, you should always carry your
passport or some form of identification card.
154. I’m not sure I can come tomorrow. I’ll have to change my schedule.
155. It looks like this document has been edited already – is this the final
one/draft?
156. The number of attendees far exceeded our expectation. The event
site was very crowded it was not even easy to walk around.
157. Don’t forget to ask for a receipt when you pay.
158. For more about the product, please consult the instruction manual.
159. The new trainees are going/working along just fine.
160. This is cutting edge technology it’s the best on the market.
161. He’s so concerned for the environment that I wasn’t surprised when
he told me the soles of his shoes were made out of his old tries.
162. I couldn’t believe it when he agreed to make an
entertainment/appointment/entry on the show tonight.
163. She was awarded a promotion based on her excellent performance
on the job.
164. The man lost his car keys and spent an hour looking for them this
morning.
165. My flight departed ten minutes later than scheduled but arrived on
time at the destination.
166. Let’s postpone tomorrow’s presentation until next week. I’m just
too busy to prepare for it right now.
167. She ran to the corner, but she just missed the bus, so she had to wait
for the next one.
168. The bill wasn’t right. I think they made a mistake.
169. You may not agree with his method, but there’s no question that he
make a lot of money for the company.
170. To celebrate our first major success, we’re going to throw a party.
171. Before you drive over the bridge you have to pay the tax at the
booth.
172. In my company, it is manager’s job to divide work among the team
members.
173. The money was distributed amongst several people.
174. Since you’ve finished everything else, for the rest of the week
please focus your attention on finishing the expense reports.
175. The store had only been in business for two months when the owner
sold it.
176. I don’t know/understand what I wrote. I’m doing to rewrite it
completely.
177. She gets her supplies at a low rate because she buys in bulk.
178. Thank you very much for your help on such short notice. It helped
us immensely when time was running out.
179. It has to be seen whether the company will stay in business next
year.
180. Finally, everything I had to do is finished now that the project has
reached end.
181. My house is very small. There’s just my mother, father, and me.
182. The city can be divided in two parts. The outer sections are rarely
new, while the historical city is rather old, indeed.
183. I’m sorry I’m late. I woke up late this morning.
184. If you want to meet with the CEO, you need to make an
appointment weeks in advance.
185. When it rains, there are dark clouds in the sky.
186. To celebrate our first major success, we’re going to throw a party.
187. The number of attendees far exceeded our expectation. The event
site was very crowded it was not even easy to walk around.
188. The money was distributed amongst several people.
189. The employees of our factory must follow a strict set of safety
protocols.
190. Please check all envelopes for the correct return address.
191. This is cutting edge technology it’s the best on the market.
192. I wanted to buy the book, but the bookstore didn’t have any in
stock. They expect to receive more next week.
193. Today is Tuesday. Yesterday was Monday.
194. The training program has a wide selection of courses to any
interested employee at a minimum charge.
195. After making one last modification to the layout, the newsletter was
ready to be sent out.
196. I know you love travelling abroad. Would you be able in a
position in our overseas office?
197. I couldn’t believe it when he agreed to make an
entertainment/appointment/entry on the show tonight.
198. You’re driving too fast .you should slow down.
199. It was so hot outside that no one wanted to leave the air-conditioned
house.
200. I need to write your first name. How do you spell it?
201. The city can be divided in two parts. The outer sections are rarely
new, while the historical city is rather old, indeed.
202. I’m sorry I’m late. I woke up late this morning.
203. How much does the necklace cost? I don’t see a price.
204. She was a junior manager but now she has been promoted to senior
management position.
205. Some people wear glasses to help them see better.
206. Where is my jacket? I can’t find it.
207. For more about the product, please consult the instruction manual.
208. The employees of our factory must follow a strict set of safety
protocols.
209. The new trainees are working along just fine.
210. He’s so concerned for the environment that I wasn’t surprised when
he told me the soles of his shoes were made out of his old tries.
211. The class had to be stopped indefinitely because of the summer
schedule.
212. Thank you very much for your help on such short notice. It helped
us immensely when time was running out.
213. Although sales were down last quarter, the owner had high
expectation that business would improve soon.
214. The training program has a wide selection of courses to any
interested employee at a minimum charge.
215. After making one last modification to the layout, the newsletter was
ready to be sent out.
216. If you don’t fulfill the height requirement, you are not allowed to
get on the ride
217. In my company, it is the manager’s job to divide the work among
the team members.
218. Negotiations came to a halt as leaders struggled to reach terms that
were Acceptable to both parties.
219. He’s running late ; he should have been here an hour ago.
220. When my bicycle got a flat tyre , I had to take the train to work
221. My friend. Who has lived in New York all his life, took me on a
personal tour of the city.
222. A good policy is to always respond to customer requests within
24hrs.Otherwise, they tend become annoyed and may find other
providers.
223. It looks like this document has been edited already - is this the final
copy?
224. We had planned to go hiking today, but the weather was so bad that
we had to come up with an Alternate plan.
225. There was a clear blue sky and the sun was Beaming/Bright
226. Before you drive over the bridge you have to pay the tax at the
booth.
227. In cities with good public Transportation it’s hard to understand
why people insist on driving themselves to work.
228. The training program has a wide selection of course to any
interested employee at a minimum charge.
229. Workers who have previously completed training are exempted
from the new training requirements.
230. I Took my clothes off at the dry cleaner on my way to work this
morning.
231. He’s so concerned for the environment that I wasn’t surprised when
he told me the soles of his of his shoes were made out of His old
tries.
232. Please check all envelopes for the correct return Address.
233. Please make sure that all seatbelts are securely fastened.
234. The company hit its target last year and reported a profit.
235.

Passage reconstruction
1. John is the sales manager of a small store. An angry customer called him
to complain about a home security system that she had recently bought
from his store. She told him that it did not work properly because the
alarm went off when she was in the house. Initially she demanded a
refund, but when john apologized, and offered to replace her system
with a new one, she agreed.
2. Sam was on a busy flight that had been delayed. The plane finally
landed and arrived at the gate. Then all the passengers got up to get
their luggage. The woman in front of Sam accidentally bumped him in
the arm. Just as she was apologizing, her bag fell from the overhead
compartment and hit him on the head. The woman felt awful. Sam
decided he didn’t want to fly again anytime soon.
3. Mary won this year’s best teacher award at her university. She has been
known for her creative and unique teaching style for many years. Her
award included a trip to Paris for one week. Mary and her husband
have never been to Paris and they are very excited about it.
4. Employees who wish to take time off during the summer should check
with their managers in advance. Many people plan to be away from the
office during the summer. As a company, we’d like to make sure all
projects have enough people working on them before we approve
requests for time off.
5. Robert went to a nice restaurant for dinner. When the waiter brought the
bill, Robert reached for his wallet, but it wasn’t in his pocket. He
remembered having his wallet when he came into the restaurant. The
waiter looked around the floor near his table. He found the wallet under
the table.
6. James and Ann were driving to the airport. Ann asked James if he had
remembered to take his passport. He realized that he had forgotten it.
He had left it in his jacket pocket at home. They turned around to pick
it up. They arrived at the airport just in time to catch their flight.
7. I was at the international Trade Fair in Rome last week, and it was very
exciting. Rome is a beautiful city. There were people from all over the
world at the fair. I met a sale manager whose company sells software
and it sounded like there might be a business opportunity. I’ll definitely
stay in touch with him as a business contact. I’m writing a report of the
trip right now and I should be able to send it out by noon today.
8. I received a couple of good articles about how to be productive every
day at work. I think you will find them useful. These were forwarded
by our New York branch. Click on the link below to view the articles.
You might learn something new.
9. Our gym is located across from your office and is currently offering a
special discount to all employees working in your office. According to
researchers, getting exercise regularly is a great way to stay positive
and healthy. If you sign up for a membership this week, you can get a
personal trainer to help you on your first five visits.
10. This is our annual reminder to all employees. Our hospital is known in
our community for excellent customer care. We have been providing
friendly and quality services to all our patients and are committed to
doing the same again this year. Greet your patients with a smile and
hospitality.
11. After working for thirty years as a salesperson, James decided to retire.
The first few weeks of his retired life were fine. He relaxed and spent a
lot of time reading. After a month, he started to get bored. He decided
to volunteer at the local animal rescue center. He loved working with
the animals, and was glad to have a scheduled activity to do each day.
12. Thank you for your interest in our certificate program. The program is
specifically designed for people with a full-time job. All our classes are
offered at night and on weekends. Not only can our program offer you
the knowledge you need in your field, it will also give you the
opportunity to meet with people working in the same industry as you
are. Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
13. As I told you at our last meeting, I am moving on to a new position in
another company next week. My last working day is Friday. January
25th .Thanks for being such great team to work with I will miss you all
and hope you will stay in touch.
14. Anna picked up her suit from the dry cleaners. After she had paid, she
noticed that the cleaners had not cleaned the suit properly. She politely
brought this to their attention, and requested a refund. Although the
cleaner apologized, he said that it was not his fault, and refused to give
Anna a refund.
15. John is the sales manager of a small store. An angry customer called him
to complain about a home security system that she had recently bought
from his store. She told him that it did not work properly because the
alarm went off when she was in the house. Initially she demanded a
refund, but when john apologized, and offered to replace her system
with a new one, she agreed.
16. I received a couple of good articles about how to be productive every
day at work. I think you will find them useful. These were forwarded
by our New York branch. Click on the link below to view the articles.
You might learn something new.
17. Mary won this year’s best teacher award at her university. She has been
known for her creative and unique teaching style for many years. Her
award included a trip to Paris for one week. Mary and her husband
have never been to Paris and they are very excited about it.
18. Robert went to a nice restaurant for dinner. When the waiter brought the
bill, Robert reached for his wallet, but it wasn’t in his pocket. He
remembered having his wallet when he came into the restaurant. The
waiter looked around the floor near his table. He found the wallet under
the table.
19. James and Ann were driving to the airport. Ann asked James if he had
remembered to take his passport. He realized that he had forgotten it.
He had left it in his jacket pocket at home. They turned around to pick
it up. They arrived at the airport just in time to catch their flight.
20. This is our annual reminder to all employees. Our hospital is known in
our community for excellent customer care. We have been providing
friendly and quality services to all our patients and are committed to
doing the same again this year. Great your patients with a smile and
hospitality.
21. This is our annual reminder to all employees. Our hospital is known in
our community for excellent customer care. We have been providing
friendly and quality services to all our patients and are committed to
doing the same again this year. Great your patients with a smile and
hospitality.
22. James and Ann were driving to the airport. Ann asked James if he had
remembered to take his passport. He realized that he had forgotten it.
He had left it in his jacket pocket at home. They turned around to pick
it up. They arrived at the airport just in time to catch their flight.
23. This is our annual reminder to all employees. Our hospital is known in
our community for excellent customer care. We have been providing
friendly and quality services to all our patients and are committed to
doing the same again this year. Great your patients with a smile and
hospitality.
24. Employees who wish to take time off during the summer should check
with their managers in advance. Many people plan to be away from the
office during the summer. As a company, we’d like to make sure all
projects have enough people working on them before we approve
requests for time off.
25. Mary won this year’s best teacher award at her university. She has been
known for her creative and unique teaching style for many years. Her
award included a trip to Paris for one week. Mary and her husband
have never been to Paris and they are very excited about it.

Dictation
1. I have to agree with you.
2. The company first opened, when I was much younger.
3. I don’t have any information.
4. It’s a good idea to create a different version of your resume.
5. You can use the computer in a minute.
6. I’d love to go.
7. Do you live here?
8. Where the pens, we used to write on the board?
9. Please note that the Phone and the fax number will remain the
same.
10. The hotels are so nice here.
11. I’ll see you on Thursday.
12. Various tax benefits are available for you and your employees.
13. I have tomorrows sheet please.
14. Having a pet can reduce stress.
15. I have to agree with you.
16. I’ll be finished by Friday.
17. The company first opened, when I was much younger.
18. Report any computer issues to technical support.
19. I don’t have any information.
20. Let’s put our heads together and come up with solution.
21. We need to make sure that our department is ready for inspection.
22. He said, he would like a cup of coffee.
23. Where are the pens we used to write on the board?
24. I turned down the offer because they needed someone who could
travel.
25. Today’s meeting will take place little earlier than we thought.
26. I knew something would go wrong with the plan.
27. The plan will be drawn tomorrow morning when everyone is
together.
28. Why do you see some of the plants didn’t grow?
29. I’ve to agree with you.
30. The proposal is finished.
31. Do you live here?
32. Report any computer issues to technical support.
33. It’s raining at the moment.
34. Let’s put our head together and come up with a solution.
35. You can use the computer in a minute.
36. Please reply to this email if you’re attending the seminar.
37. The train comes here every twenty minutes.
38. I turned down the offer because they needed someone can travel.
39. I like to visit my parents on the weekends.
40. It’s a good day for being outdoors.
41. According to the weather forecast it’s going to be really hot this
weekend.
42. I threw the magazine away yesterday.
43. The document needs to be edited.
44. I’ll be back in the middle of September.
45. The preceding customer is repair.
46. I wish we didn’t have to work that night.
47. When is the game?
48. They presented a plan to reduce the large debt.
49. The company has grown too large over the years.
50. I don’t like to eat breakfast.
51. She knows several journalists who work for a large newspaper.
52. The hotels are so noise here.
53. The train comes here every twenty minutes.
54. I’m busy let’s take a break.
55. I knew something would go wrong with the plan.
56. Various tax incentives are available to you and your employees.
57. I’ll be back in the middle of September.
58. Preceding or The heating system was just repaired.
59. Many companies operate in more than one country.
60. When is the game?
61. The human resources department doing everything it can.
62. The company has gone too large in the past two years.
63. Can you inturn the loss over the company. The new insurance has
a loss over the company.
64. I eat their every night.
65. He said, he would like a cup of coffee.
66. The train comes here every twenty minutes.
67. According to the weather forecast it’s going to be really hot this
weekend.
68. I knew something would go wrong with the plan.
69. Give me your phone if you need help moving
70. Having a pet can reduce stress.
71. I’ve to agree with you.
72. I’ll be finished by Friday.
73. The company first opened, when I was much younger.
74. Report to computer for any technical support.
75. I don’t have any information.
76. Let’s put our heads together and come up with a solution.
77. We need to make sure that our company is ready for inspection.
78. He said, he would like a cup of coffee.
79. Where are the pens, we used to write on the board?
80. I turn down the offer because they needed someone a can travel.
81. Today’s meeting will take place little earlier than we thought.
82. I knew something would go wrong with the plan.
83. The plan will be drawn tomorrow morning when everyone are
together.
84. Why do you see some plants didn’t grow?
85. I think about half of South America uses voting technology.
86. I went to the University of Bristol where I studied chemistry.
87. This is what we would call a state of equilibrium.
88. Professor Smith will be late for today's lecture.
89. Three of the students were confused by the key hypothesis.
90. The circulation desk is located on the ground floor.
91. Patients diagnosed with heart failure will often report being
depressed.
92. There was little available evidence to contradict his viewpoint.
93. We have to hand our assignments in tomorrow at the latest.
94. The majority of students in this college are postgraduates.
95. All first year students should attend the introductory lecture today.
96. Remember to take all your belongings when you leave the lab.
97. You must submit your assignments by next Friday at the latest.
98. The time of the math lecture has been changed to 10.30.
99. Final year business students have to write a 5000 word essay on
market trends.
100. Junk food at school should be banned.
101. My neighbor has been practicing the piano for thirteen years.
102. Every one excepted, he decided to go.
103. Archeology helps to understand history and culture.
104. Do you know the boot whose we saw the other day?
105. She had taken her father’s advice literally.
106. Heat waves happen every year in India.
107. This situation affected him greatly.
108. My cousin wondered if she could have majored in French.
109. The music has a great effect on everybody.
110. My siblings always study diligently,
111. Poland used to be communist country.
112. They often share a bottle of wine, while reminiscing over family photo
albums.
113. This particular quote is indeed inspiring.
114. There was a dearth of usable firewood at the campsite.
115. Corruption is at its peak during election time.
116. Their children’s didn’t stop whining.
117. You’ll have to bear your consequences of your actions.
118. Theme parks are a source of fun for people of all ages.

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