TASK 1 Pre-read the questions and answer options. Then listen to the start of each talk.

Choose the topic or main idea of the talk (Track 4-02)

1. Who is this message for?

(A) Computer technicians
(B) Telephone operators
(C) Electron Company staff
(D) Computer users

2. Where would you hear this talk?

(A) At a museum
(B) On a tour bus
(C) In a paint store
(D) In an art class

3. What problem is the show about?

(A) Dream analysis
(B) Job hunting
(C) Employment policy
(D) Dressing for work
TASK 2 Read the word and write at least one synonym for it.
1. musical performance______________ 5. consume_______________
2. disease______________ 6. retailer_______________
3. excursion______________ 7. garment_______________
4. department head______________ 8. depart_______________
TASK 3 Pre-read each question and its two answer options. Then listen to part of a talk as
you read along in the script. Circle one word in the script that is a synonym of a word in one
of the answer options. Then answer the question (Track 4-03)
1. Where would you hear this announcement?
a. in a store b. in a park
Man: Welcome to Park Place, the city’s largest retailer, where we treat our customers like
royalty

2. What is this review about?

a. a play b. a restaurant
Woman: If you’re looking for an inexpensive place for a delicious post-theater dinner, the
Riverview Cafe might well suit your needs.
3. Who is this talk for?
a. vacation planners b. shoppers
Man: Do you need an escape from the stresses of work? Sign up for one of our weeklong
excursions to the beaches of Mexico.