Sách Nghe Cuon 02

Nguyễn Đình Luyện – GV trường THCS Bù Nho – Phú Riêng – Bình Phước
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LISTENING
EXERCISE
BOOK 2
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TEST 1
Listen to the recording twice then choose A, B or C to best answer the questions.
1. How does Joshua go to school in Japan?
A. He takes a school bus every morning
B. He rides the subway at 8:00 AM.
C. He walks with a group of students.
2. Which item did Joshua NOT mention when talking about the things he takes to school?
A. backpack B. gym clothes C. school hat
3. What is one of the first things Joshua does when he arrives at school?
A. He practices his reading and writing.
B. He stands and bows to the teacher.
C. He puts on his gym clothes for class.
4. Where does Joshua eat lunch at school?
A. in his classroom B. in the lunchroom C. in the gymnasium
5. What time does Joshua probably get home from school most days?
A. between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM
B. between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM
C. between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM
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TEST 2
1. Where does the young girl want to go with her father?
A. to the park B. to the movies C. to the swimming pool
2. Who are they going with?
A. the girl's mother B. the girl's best friend C. the girl's older brother
3. Based on the conversation, what time will they most likely leave?
A. 9:30 AM B. 12:45 PM C. 2:00 PM
4. What does the girl want to do later?
A. She wants to walk to the ice cream store.
B. She wants to swim at the park.
C. She wants to go down to the beach.
5. What does the father suggest they do at the end of the day?
A. go to a restaurant B. watch a fireworks display C. play a board game
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TEST 3
1. What is the name of the actress?
A. Sarah Reynolds B. Sarah Rogers C. Sarah Roberts
2. Where is she from?
A. She is from Miami. B. She was born in New York. C. She comes from Los
Angeles.
3. Where did she work part-time while she was going to school?
A. at a restaurant B. at a movie theater C. at a supermarket
4. How old is the actress?
A. 20 B. 22 C. 24
5. What is the woman's hobby?
A. shopping B. cooking C. reading
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TEST 4
1. Who will meet the woman at the airport?
A. the woman's father B. the man's brother C. a friend from work
2. The person is _______ tall.
A. quite B. extremely C. not so
3. He has _______ hair.
A. black B. red C. brown
4. The man wears ______________.
A. black shoes B. blue shirts C. a white hat
5. The man's name is _______.
A. Mike B. Marshall C. Matthew
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TEST 5
1. What will take place at Bill's house tomorrow?
A. a party B. a game C. a dance
2. Why does Hank have to work late?
A. He has to attend a meeting. B. He has to write a report. C. He has to close the office.
3. Why is Hank going to visit Lisa after work?
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A. because she is sick in bed

B. because he has to return something
C. because he is going to take her to Bill's house
4. Where is Hank going to get the snacks to take to Bill's house?
A. from his house B. from the store C. from his work
5. What time will Hank most likely arrive at Bill's house?
A. 7:00 PM B. 8:00 PM C. 9:00 PM
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TEST 6
1. What is the main topic of the conversation?
A. problems with living in an apartment
B. a search for a new apartment
C. the cost of rent near universities
2. Why doesn't Ann like her current apartment?
A. It's too expensive.
B. The neighborhood is noisy.
C. It's located some distance from school.
3. How much money does Ann want to pay for rent?
A. no more than $200 B. around $200 C. a little more than $200
4. What kind of place is she looking for?
A. somewhere that is within a short driving distance of campus
B. an apartment with furniture already in it
C. a place where she can live alone
5. How is Roger going to help her?
A. He is planning on calling a friend who owns an apartment building.
B. He will check the newspapers to see if he can find an apartment for rent.
C. He is going to visit an apartment building near his place.
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TEST 7
1. Why can't Elaine Strong answer the phone?
A. She's in a meeting.
B. She's out of the office.
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C. She's talking with another customer.

2. What does the caller want the secretary to send?
A. information on after-sales service
B. a picture of the newest computers
C. a list of software products
3. What time should the secretary send the material?
A. 2:30 PM B. 3:30 PM C. 5:00 PM
4. What is the caller's name?
A. Cordell B. Kordel C. Kordell
5. What is the caller's telephone number?
A. 560-1287. B. 560-1828 C. 560-2187
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TEST 8
1. What are they planning on doing in the morning?
A. fishing B. mountain biking C. hiking
2. According to the weather report, when would it start raining?
A. in the afternoon B. at night C. in the morning
3. What did Paul forget to bring?
A. rain coats B. umbrellas C. rain boots
4. Where did Sara leave the playing cards?
A. next to picnic table B. on picnic table C. under picnic table
5. What do they finally decide to do?
A. stay at a hotel B. return home C. sleep at the campground
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TEST 9
1. What is the father reading at the beginning of the conversation?
A. a novel B. a magazine C. a newspaper
2. What kind of book does the girl want to read?
A. a book about animals
B. a book on dolls
C. a book about candy and cookies
3. What does the girl's teacher say about reading?
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A. The girl can check out books from the library.

B. The girl should read books every day.
C. The girl ought to read at least ten books a night.
4. What is one thing the girl wants to eat while they are reading?
A. cookies B. ice cream C. bananas
5. About what time of day is it in the conversation?
A. the late morning B. the early afternoon C. in the evening
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TEST 10
1. What does the little boy NOT ask for Christmas?
A. a toy train
B. a play car
C. hand-held radio receiver-transmitters
2. What does the girl want for Christmas?
A. dolls B. Barbie playhouse C. marbles
3. What are some of the foods the children want to prepare for Santa's reindeer?
A. cookies, apples, and carrots
B. hot chocolate, oranges, and corn
C. apples, oranges, and cookies
4. What time do they plan to go to bed?
A. 7:00 p.m. B. 8:00 p.m. C. 9:00 p.m.
5. How is Santa going to enter the house?
A. through the back door B. down the chimney C. through a basement window
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TEST 11
1. What is the woman's name?
A. Her name is Ashley. B. The woman's name is Amber. C. It's Amanda.
2. Where is the reunion going to be held?
A. Mountain Country Club B. Meadow Country Club C. Mesa Country Club
3. The reunion starts at ________.
A. 6:00 B. 6:15 C. 6:30
4. How much do two tickets cost for the reunion?
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A. They cost $20. B. The price is $30. C. The total comes to $40.
5. Why does James feel uncomfortable about attending the reunion?
A. James wasn't very good on the football team, and people remember this.
B. James was rejected by a girl in high school, and he is unsure about seeing her again.
C. James doesn't know how to dance very well, and he is embarrassed about this.
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TEST 12
1. What does the man plan to wear during the summer months?
A. a cool hat B. casual shoes C. light pants
2. What is one thing the man is NOT going to pack for the winter season?
A. a coat B. some sweaters C. a jacket
3. What is the weather like in the spring?
A. It's windy. B. It's rainy. C. It's cool.
4. What is an example of an occasion where the man might need formal clothes?
A. a party B. a business meeting C. a wedding
5. What did the man wear to his high school graduation?
A. jeans and tennis shoes B. a casual shirt and tie C. a suit and dress shoes
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TEST 13
1. What does the man want to do after he graduates?
A. He wants to become a teacher.
B. He hopes to go on to graduate school.
C. He'd like to work at a hotel.
2. What is the woman majoring in?
A. history B. French C. computer science
3. How does the woman pay for college?
A. She has a part-time job. B. She received a scholarship. C. Her parents are paying for it.
4. Where does the man work part-time?
A. at a bakery B. in a library C. at a restaurant
5. What thing did the man NOT say about his job?
A. His co-workers are friendly. B. He works long hours. C. The pay is okay.
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TEST 14
1. What time does the man get up?
A. at 5:00 a.m. B. at 6:00 a.m. C. at 7:00 a.m.
2. What time does he get to work?
A. at 7:00 a.m. B. at 8:00 a.m. C. at 9:00 a.m.
3. What does he do with his family around 6:30 p.m.?
A. They read books together. B. They play games. C. They eat dinner.
4. What do the man and his wife do after the kids go to bed?
A. They watch TV. B. They clean the house. C. They listen to music.
5. What is one thing the man does NOT say about his wife?
A. She has to take their children to school.
B. She helps the kids with their homework.
C. She goes shopping for food.
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TEST 15
Contestant 1
1. Ryan is _______ years old.
A. 25 B. 26 C. 27
2. What does Ryan do for a living?
A. He works as a doctor. B. He's a hospital manager. C. He is a nurse.
3. Ryan enjoys __________ in his free time.
A. hiking B. biking C. swimming
Contestant 2
4. Nate is ______ years old.
A. 23 B. 24 C. 25
5. Nate enjoys ______________.
A. reading books on rock music
B. playing soccer with his friends
C. visiting new places
6. Nate likes women who __________.
A. listen to classical music B. visit art museums C. eat cheeseburgers
Contestant 3
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7. Charles is _________ years old.

A. 27 B. 28 C. 29
8. What does Contestant 3 do for a living?
A. He is an office manager. B. He works as a teacher. C. He is a university student.
9. In his free time, he ________________.
A. goes hiking in the mountains
B. reads many types of books
C. takes care of animals
10. He likes women who _________.
A. speak different languages B. enjoy sports and exercise C. are good in the kitchen
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TEST 16
1. Action: A. like B. dislike
2. Comedies: A. like B. dislike
3. Horror: A. like B. dislike
4. Love: A. like B. dislike
5. Foreign: A. like B. dislike
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TEST 17
1. What is the name of the store?
A. American Village B. American Image C. American Vision
2. What time does the store open on Wednesday?
A. 8:00 AM B. 8:30 AM C. 9:00 AM
3. What day is the store closed?
A. Friday B. Saturday C. Sunday
4. How much would you pay for this store's main product on Saturday if it cost $100 during the rest
of week?
A. $90 B. $80 C. $70
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TEST 18
1. In addition to paper books, what did the little girl make with paper at school ?
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A. an animal B. a person C. a building

2. What thing did she NOT talk about when making the object in Question 1?
A. paper B. glue C. scissors
3. What did the girl do after school?
A. She rode her bicycle. B. She watched television. C. She went to the store.
4. Who did she meet and play with at the junior high school?
A. her teacher B. her cousins C. her father
5. Where does this conversation most probably take place?
A. at a house B. at school C. at a park
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TEST 19
1. Where is Pancho from?
A. Paraguay B. Peru C. Portugal
2. How many brothers and sisters does Pancho have?
A. 11 B. 12 C. 13
3. What is his father's job?
A. taxi driver B. dentist C. police officer
4. What does his mother do?
A. She owns a beauty salon.
B. She runs a small family store.
C. She works at a bread shop.
5. Which thing does Pancho NOT say?
A. His brothers and sisters help his mom.
B. His mom sells food like eggs and sugar.
C. His mother enjoys her job very much.
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TEST 20
1. What kind of movie is the girl going to see on her date?
A. horror B. romance C. science fiction
2. At what theater is the movie playing?
A. Central Palace B. Campus Plaza C. Common Plex
3. How is the girl getting to the movie?
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A. She is getting a ride with her brother.

B. Her date is coming to pick her up.
C. She is going by bus and will meet her date there.
4. What time does the movie begin?
A. 7:30 p.m. B. 8:00 p.m. C. 8:30 p.m.
5. What time does she have to be home?
A. 10:00 p.m. B. 10:30 p.m. C. 11:00 p.m.
TEST 21
1. What kinds of music does this radio station play?
A. rhythm and blues B. heavy metal C. latin
2. What is the disk jockey's first name?
A. Harold B. Harvey C. Harry
3. Listeners can win ___________ by saying the name of the song.
A. music CDs B. concert tickets C. money
4. The man's phone number is ___________.
A. 693-3019 B. 693-1390 C. 693-1319
5. To win, listeners must know the name of the song and ________ it was recorded.
A. where B. when C. how many times
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TEST 22
1. What is the boy's name?
A. Matthew B. Michael C. Mitchell
2. How old is the boy turning in the conversation?
A. seven B. eight C. nine
3. What does he want to do first?
A. play outdoor games B. open presents C. eat cake and ice cream
4. Which statement is true about the game at the party?
A. You have to catch a large ball without dropping it.
B. You need to chase children around and touch them.
C. You need to hide somewhere so no one can find you.
5. Who is coming to the party?
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A. aunts, grandparents, and cousins

B. grandparents, cousins, and uncles
C. friends, cousins, and grandparents
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TEST 23
A. Her name is Ruth Ann. B. It's Ronda. C. The woman's name is
Rachel.
2. The woman spent most of her life in _____________.
A. California B. Utah C. New York
3. What does the woman do for a living?
A. She is a computer programmer.
B. She works at a school.
C. She has a job at a bank.
4. How often does the woman go to the gym?
A. She goes there three times a week.
B. She works out four times a week.
C. She exercises five times a week.
5. Which statement is NOT true about the conversation?
A. The man is from a city called Salt Lake.
B. The woman gives the man her phone number.
C. The woman knows a lot about history.
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TEST 24
1. The man makes a reservation finally for which day?
A. March 20th B. March 21st C. March 22nd
2. What kind of room does the man prefer?
A. a non-smoking room B. a smoking room C. either one is okay
3. Why doesn't he want to reserve the suite?
A. It doesn't have a nice view. B. It doesn't come with a sauna bath. C. It's too expensive.
4. Including tax, how much is the man's room?
A. 80 dollars B. 88 dollars C. 96 dollars
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5. How do you spell the man's name?

A. Maxner B. Maexner C. Mexner
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TEST 25
1. What is the purpose of the woman's visit?
A. business B. pleasure C. business and pleasure
2. Where will the woman stay during her trip?
A. at a friend's home B. at a hotel C. at a university dormitory
3. About how long will the woman be in the country?
A. one or two days B. three or four days C. more than four days
4. What things are in the woman's luggage?
A. clothing, computer, and books B. CD player, clothing, and
books C. books, gifts and computer
5. What other piece of information do we learn about the woman?
A. Her parents are on the same trip.
B. She enjoys traveling to different countries.
C. She was born in that country.
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TEST 26
1. What's the matter with Steve?
A. He has a cold. B. He has the flu. C. He has a stomachache.
2. How long has Steve been sick?
A. since Friday B. since Saturday C. since Sunday
3. How often should Steve take the medicine the doctor prescribes?
A. three times a day with meals B. four times a day before mealsC. three times a day after
meals
4. What does Carla suggest he do?
A. take herbal medicine B. see another doctor C. eat chicken soup
5. What does Steve decide to do?
A. talk to another friend B. listen to Carla's suggestion C. see the same doctor again
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TEST 27
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1. Where did Doug and Diane first meet?
A. at school B. at a restaurant C. at a party
2. How did he know where she lived?
A. He asked a friend for directions. B. He followed her home. C. He
looked her up in the phone book.
3. Where does Doug invite her to go with him on Thursday?
A. to a restaurant B. to a theater C. to a dance
4. What is Diane's response to his invitation on Thursday?
A. She can't go out because she has to study.
B. She is sorry, but she has another date.
C. She has to work that day, so she can't go.
5. How does Diane feel about Doug's idea for Friday?
A. She thinks if would be a great idea if she had the time.
B. She feels that it would be uninteresting outing.
C. She has done the activity before, so she'd rather not go.
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TEST 28
1. Where does the announcement take place?
A. at a baseball stadium B. at a department store C. at an amusement park
2. What is the boy's name?
A. Marshall B. Matthew C. Michael
3. How old is the boy?
A. 4 B. 5 C. 6
4. What is the boy wearing?
A. a solid white baseball cap B. black and white pants C. a blue and white sweat shirt
5. Where is the boy now?
A. He is at the information desk waiting for his mom.
B. He is waiting in the sporting goods section.
C. He is at the cashier where you pay for goods.
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TEST 29
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1. Where does this conversation most likely take place?

A. at a park B. at a school C. at a birthday party D. at a music recital
2. What is the girl's name?
A. Kathy B. Karen C. Nancy D. Nanny
3. Where does the girl probably live now?
A. in Scotland B. in France C. in England D. in the United States
4. What does the girl's father do for a living?
A. He is a travel agent. B. He is a professor.
C. He is computer programmer. D. He is a French teacher.
5. What is one thing NOT mentioned about the girl's family?
A. why her parents lived in England for several years
B. where her mother works at the present time
C. where the girl grew up
D. how old the girl was when she moved to her present location
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TEST 30
1. Gregorio is well known for his ability to work with ____________.
A. famous athletes B. animals C. world dancers
2. What is one thing that is NOT true about him?
A. He's tall. B. He's wearing green slacks. C. He has on a blue jacket.
3. What does Georgina do for a living?
A. She's a popular sports figure.
B. She's famous for her cooking skills.
C. She makes a living selling tennis shoes.
4. Georgina is a ____________ woman wearing a yellow dress.
A. large B. heavy C. small
5. What is the other invited guest, Brad Pitt, doing in the conversation?
A. He's sitting in the room. B. He's standing by a table. C. He's eating some refreshments.
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TEST 31
1. Who is visiting Jori for the weekend?
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A. her best friend B. her brother Bob C. her sister

2. What is Carol wearing?
A. a sweater B. a red sweat shirt C. a black blouse
3. What is Carol like?
A. She's sociable. B. She's timid C. She's very reserved.
4. What is Bob wearing?
A. a flashy suit jacket B. a green tie C. blue jeans
5. Jori knows Bob because:
A. they work together in the same office.
B. she is taking karate lessons from him.
C. they met at a party two months ago.
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TEST 32
PHONE MESSAGE
1. What is the name of the caller?
A. Nick B. Nate C. Neil
2. According to the girl, her father:
A. is not home. B. is on another line. C. can't come to the
telephone.
3. What is the man's telephone number?
A. 598-7482 B. 587-4728 C. 589-7248
4. The man tells the girl:
A. that he will call again sometime after 7:00 PM.
B. to ask her father to call him later.
C. that he will drop by around 8:30 PM.
5. What does the girl refuse to tell the caller?
A. her age B. her name C. her address
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TEST 33
1. When is the picnic?
A. on Thursday B. on Friday C. on Saturday D. on Sunday
2. Where is the picnic being held?
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A. at a park B. at the beach C. at Dave's house D. by a river

3. How many packages of hot dogs do they decide to buy?
A. six B. seven C. eight D. nine
4. Why has Kathy been so busy lately?
A. She has been working a lot recently. B. She has been taking care of her sick mother.
C. She has been taking two night classes. D. She has been looking for a new job.
5. What does Dave suggest Scott make for the picnic dessert?
A. cherry pie B. chocolate cake C. oatmeal cookies D. fudge brownies
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TEST 34
1. What is the man's name?
A. His name is Mike. B. He goes by Nick. C. His friends call him Nate.
2. Where is the man from?
A. He's from Brownston. B. His hometown is Brownsburg. C. He's originally from
Brownsville.
3. How old is the man?
A. He's in his early twenties. B. He's in his mid twenties. C. He's in his late twenties.
4. Where did the man meet Sarah?
A. He met her on a bus. B. They were introduced at a party. C. He saw her in a language
class.
5. Sarah's older sister is worried that Nick _____________.
A. is a terrible language teacher
B. is going to be a negative influence on her
C. charges too much money for lessons
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TEST 35
1. What does the boy want to do at the beginning of the conversation?
A. go play outside B. watch TV C. play video games
2. What is one thing the boy is NOT assigned to do around the house?
A. clean the garage B. vacuum the floors C. wash the walls
3. What does the boy have to do in his bedroom?
A. put away his books B. make his bed C. pick up his dirty clothes
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4. What is the father going to do while the boy is doing his household chores?
A. wash the car B. paint the house C. work in the yard
5. Where will the father and son go after the housework is done?
A. to a movie B. out to eat C. to a ball game
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TEST 36
1. What is the girl shopping for?
A. a present for her mother B. a present for a friend C. a present for her father
2. How much is the black wallet?
A. $49.95 B. $40.95 C. $44.95
3. Why doesn't the girl like the brown wallet?
A. There isn't a place to put pictures. B. It's too big and heavy. C. She doesn't like the color.
4. About how much does the girl have to spend?
A. $5.00 B. $10.00 C. $13.00
5. What does the girl decide to buy?
A. a black wallet B. a brown belt C. a tie
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TEST 37
1. Where are they planning to go in the morning?
A. to a park B. to an art museum C. to a shopping center
2. What kind of restaurant do they want to visit for lunch?
A. Italian B. Indonesian C. Indian
3. Why does the man want to visit the zoo in the afternoon?
A. The zoo will be closed the rest of the week.
B. The zoo is free to visitors that day only.
C. There are unusual animals on display.
4. Why does the woman want to go shopping instead?
A. She wants to buy mementos of their visit.
B. She saw some great prices at a shopping center.
C. She wants to buy a gift for her friend.
5. How do they plan to get to the seashore at the end of the conversation?
A. by taxi B. by bus C. by subway
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TEST 38
1. What time of day does this conversation take place?
A. in the morning B. in the afternoon C. in the evening
2. Why doesn't the father give his son something to eat?
A. There isn't any food to eat. B. The boy just ate something. C. They are going to eat soon.
3. What snack does the boy want at the beginning of the conversation?
A. potato chips B. candy C. donuts
4. Which one food does the father NOT offer to his son for a snack?
A. tomatoes B. broccoli C. carrots
5. What does the father ask the boy to do while he is preparing the snack?
A. watch TV B. play with toys C. look at books
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TEST 39
A. His name is Robert. B. The man's name is Ronald. C. The man goes by Russel.
2. The man was born in ____________.
A. in Texas B. in California C. in Canada
3. What does the man do for a living?
A. He works as a teacher. B. He is a store cashier. C. He sells animals.
4. The man ____________________.
A. has two brothers and three dogs
B. lives with his sisters and mother
C. has an older brother and younger sister
5. What is the man's telephone number?
A. His number is 789-3050. B. You can reach him at 789-1350. C. You can call him at
789-1315.
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TEST 40
1. How much does the father owe his son in allowance?
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A. three dollars B. thirteen dollars C. thirty dollars

2. Why hasn't the father given his son allowance?
A. because he didn't remember to do it
B. because he doesn't have any money now
C. because his son already has money
3. When does the father usually give his son money?
A. on Friday B. on Saturday C. on Sunday
4. Where does the man get money to pay his son?
A. in his bedroom B. at the bank C. from the bookstand
5. Choose one thing the boy does NOT mention about how he will spend his money.
A. He will buy some toys. B. He will save some of it. C. He will give part to the
needy.
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TEST 41
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF
A. Craig B. Greg C. Gary
2. Where was the man born?
A. Arizona B. Kansas C. Colorado
3. Which sentence best describes his university studies?
A. He is a third-year student. B. He is majoring in Spanish. C. He really enjoys his studies.
4. Where does the man work?
A. at a bookstore B. at a restaurant C. at a supermarket
5. What is one thing the man likes to do in his free time?
A. reading B. jogging C. camping
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TEST 42
1. Where does this news program take place?
A. at a shopping center B. at a local school C. in a city market place
2. How does the young girl, Elizabeth, celebrate this holiday with her family?
A. They go out to eat at a restaurant.
B. They visit close relatives.
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C. They go to see a movie.

3. What does Johnny and his family eat on this day?
A. turkey B. ham C. chicken
4. What sentence best describes Steven's feelings about Christmas?
A. It's a time when people exchange gifts with friends, family, and teachers.
B. It's a holiday when friends give gifts during an elaborate dinner.
C. It's a day when people think of others without waiting for a gift in return.
5. The final young woman says that the best thing about Christmas is:
A. receiving presents from classmates.
B. having a vacation from school.
C. sleeping late every day.
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TEST 43
1. Where does the man want to go?
A. to the science museum B. to the art museum C. to the natural history
museum
2. How much is the train ride?
A. a dollar fifteen B. a dollar forty C. a dollar fifty
3. Where should the man get on the train?
A. platform number 3 B. platform number 4 C. platform number 5
4. How often do the trains come?
A. about every five minutes B. about every six minutes C. about every seven minutes
5. Where should the man get off the train?
A. at the State Street Station B. at the Star Palace Station C. at the Seventh Street
Station
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TEST 44
1. What is the man's destination?
A. Salt Lake City, USA B. New York City, USA
C. Helsinki, Finland D. Stockholm, Sweden
2. When is the man's departure date?
A. the twenty-first B. the twenty-second
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C. the twenty-third D. the twenty-fourth

3. What is the flight number for the second half of his journey?
A. 555 B. 90
C. 1070 D. 830
4. How long is the man's layover between flights?
A. less than an hour B. less than two hours
C. less than three hours D. more than three hours
5. What request did the man make regarding his flight?
A. He asked for a specially-prepared dinner. B. He wanted an aisle seat.
C. He requested a bassinet for his baby. D. He asked for a seat near the front of the plane.
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TEST 45
1. What is the number of this flight?
A. 80 B. 18 C. 81
2. How long is the flight??
A. 2 hours, 40 minutes B. 2 hours, 14 minutes C. 2 hours, 4 minutes
3. What is the local time in Seattle?
A. 11:45 PM B. 12:15 PM C. 10:12 AM
4. What is the current weather in Seattle?
A. partly cloudy B. rainy C. sunny
5. At what gate will the plane arrive?
A. 13 B. 3 C. 30
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TEST 46
1. Where does this conversation most likely take place?
A. at a movie theater B. at a library C. at a video rental shop
2. How much do new movies cost to rent?
A. $2.00 B. $3.50 C. $5.00
3. How much did the man spend on movies?
A. $3.50 B. $5.50 C. $7.50
4. When does the man need to return the movies?
A. Thursday B. Friday C. Saturday
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5. What do you need to rent a video at this shop?

A. a driver's license B. a school ID C. a membership card
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TEST 47
A. Julie B. Jenny C. Jane
2. Where is the woman from originally?
A. Argentina B. the United States C. Chile
3. About how old was the man when he returned to the United States?
A. 7 years old B. 10 years old C. 17 years old
4. What is the man studying?
A. physics B. biology C. psychology
5. What is the woman's job?
A. a sales representative B. a computer programmer C. a receptionist
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TEST 1
1. He walks with a group of students. 2. school hat
3. He stands and bows to the teacher. 4. in his classroom
5. between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM
TEST 2
1. to the movies
2. the girl's mother 3. 2:00 PM
4. She wants to go down to the beach. 5. go to a restaurant
TEST 3
1. Sarah Roberts 2. She is from Miami.
3. at a movie theater 4. 20 5. shopping
TEST 4
1. the man’s brother 2. quite
3. brown 4. a white hat 5. Mike
TEST 5
1. a game 2. He has to write a report.
3. because she is sick in bed 4. from his house 5. 9:00 PM
TEST 6
1. a search for a new apartment 2. It's located some distance from school.
3. no more than $200 4. an apartment with furniture already in it
5. He is going to visit an apartment building near his place.
TEST 7
1. She’s out of the office. 2. information on after-sales service
3. 3:30 PM 4. Kordell 5. 560-1287
TEST 8
1. hiking 2. at night 3. rain coats
4. next to picnic table 5. sleep at the campground
TEST 9
1. a newspaper
2. a book about animals 3. The girl should read books every day.
4. cookies 5. in the evening
TEST 10
1. a toy train 2. dolls
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3. apples, oranges, and cookies 4. 7:00 p.m. 5. down the chimney

TEST 11
1. It’s Amanda. 2. Mountain Country Club
3. 6:00 4. The total comes to $40.
5. James was rejected by a girl in high school, and he is unsure about seeing her again.
TEST 12
1. casual shoes
2. a coat 3. It`s rainy.
4. a wedding 5. jeans and tennis shoes
TEST 13
1. He'd like to work at a hotel.
2. computer science 3. She received a scholarship.
4. at a restaurant 5. He works long hours.
TEST 14
1. at 5:00 a.m.
2. at 8:00 a.m. 3. They eat dinner.
4. They watch TV. 5. She helps the kids with their homework.
TEST 15
1. 27 2. He works as a doctor.
3. hiking 4. 24
5. visiting new places 6. eat cheeseburgers
7. 29 8. He works as a teacher.
9. takes care of animals 10. are good in the kitchen
TEST 16
1. dislike 2. like 3. dislike 4. like 5. like
TEST 17
1. American Vision 2. 8:00 AM 3. Sunday 4. $80
TEST 18
1. an animal 2. scissors 3. She rode her bicycle. 4. her cousins 5. at a house
TEST 19
1. Peru
2. 13 3. taxi driver
4. She runs a small family store. 5. His mother enjoys her job very much.
TEST 20
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1. science fiction
2. Campus Plaza 3. Her date is coming to pick her up.
4. 7:30 p.m. 5. 11:00 p.m.
TEST 21
1. rhythm and blues
2. Harry 3. concert tickets
4. 693-3019 5. when
TEST 22
1. Michael
2. seven 3. eat cake and ice cream
4. You need to chase children around and touch them.5. aunts, grandparents, and cousins
TEST 23
1. The woman`s name is Rachel.
2. Utah 3. She works at a school.
4. She exercises five times a week. 5. The woman gives the man her phone number.
TEST 24
1. March 20th 2. a non-smoking room 3. It's too expensive. 4. 88 dollars 5. Maexner
TEST 25
1. business and pleasure
2. at a hotel 3. more than four days
4. CD player, clothing, and books 5. She was born in that country.
TEST 26
1. He has a cold.
2. since Sunday 3. three times a day after meals
4. take herbal medicine 5. listen to Carla`s suggestion
TEST 27
1. at a party
2. He asked a friend for directions. 3. to a theater
4. She has to work that day, so she can`t go. 5. She feels that it would be uninteresting outing.
TEST 28
1. at a department store
2. Marshall 3. 5
4. a blue and white sweat shirt 5. He is at the cashier where you pay for goods.
TEST 29
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1. at a school
2. Nancy 3. in the United States
4. He is a professor. 5. why her parents lived in England for several years
TEST 30
1. animals
2. He has on a blue jacket. 3. She`s a popular sports figure.
4. small 5. He`s sitting in the room.
TEST 31
1. her sister
2. a sweater 3. She's sociable.
4. a green tie 5. she is taking karate lessons from him.
TEST 32
1. Nick
2. can`t come to the telephone. 3. 589-7248
4. to ask her father to call him later. 5. her name
TEST 33
1. on Saturday
2. by a river 3. seven
4. She has been working a lot recently. 5. oatmeal cookies
TEST 34
1. He goes by Nick.
2. He`s originally from Brownsville. 3. He`s in his early twenties.
4. He saw her in a language class. 5. is going to be a negative influence on her
TEST 35
1. go play outside 2. clean the garage 3. make his bed 4. work in the yard 5. out to eat
TEST 36
1. a present for her father
2. $40.95 3. There isn't a place to put pictures.
4. $10.00 5. a tie
TEST 37
1. to an art museum
2. Indian 3. There are unusual animals on display.
4. She wants to buy mementos of their visit. 5. by subway
TEST 38
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1. in the afternoon
2. They are going to eat soon. 3. candy
4. tomatoes 5. play with toys
TEST 39
1. The man`s name is Ronald.
2. in Canada 3. He sells animals.
4. has two brothers and three dogs 5. You can reach him at 789-1350.
TEST 40
1. thirteen dollars
2. because he didn`t remember to do it 3. on Saturday
4. in his bedroom 5. He will buy some toys.
TEST 41
1. Greg
2. Colorado 3. He is a third-year student.
4. at a supermarket 5. reading
TEST 42
1. at a shopping center
2. They visit close relatives.
3. turkey
4. It`s a day when people think of others without waiting for a gift in return.
5. having a vacation from school
TEST 43
1. to the science museum
2. a dollar fifty 3. platform number 4
4. about every six minutes 5. at State Street Station
TEST 44
1. Helsinki, Finland
2. the twenty-second 3. 90
4. less than two hours 5. He asked for a specially-prepared dinner.
TEST 45
1. 18 2. 2 hours, 14 minutes 3. 11:45 PM 4. sunny 5. 13
TEST 46
1. at a video rental shop 2. $3.50 3. $7.50 4. Thursday 5. a membership card
TEST 47
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1. Jenny 2. Argentina 3. 17 years old 4. psychology5. a sales representative
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Audio script
TAPE SCRIPT
TEST 1
Randall: Hello. Today I'm interviewing Joshua on his experiences going to a Japanese school. Now
Joshua, what time do you go to school?
Joshua: Eight O'clock.
Randall: Eight O'clock. And do you go by yourself, or on a school bus?
Joshua: No, I have a group that goes with me.
Randall: So you go with a group?
Joshua: Uh-huh.
Randall: Now what kinds of things do you take to school?
Joshua: I take my taiso fuku, that is gym clothes, and I take my backpack and my books [ Oh, okay. ]
and stuff like that.
Randall: Okay and what is the first thing you do when you get to school?
Joshua: We do "kiritsu, rei."
Randall: "Kiritsu" and "rei." Now what are those?
Joshua: It means "stand up, bow."
Randall: Stand up and bow.
Joshua: Uh-huh.
Randall: And what do you study at school?
Joshua: We study kokugo, that is writing and reading and stuff like that [ Okay], and sansu, that's
math. [ Okay. ]. And, let's see . . . , we do gym too.
Randall: Okay, and where do you eat lunch? Do you have a lunchroom or cafeteria?
Joshua: No, we eat in our classroom.
Randall: You eat in your classroom! [ Yeah. ]. Oh wow. That is very interesting. Now what time do
you come home from school?
Joshua: We come home sometimes at 3:00 and sometimes at 2:00.
Randall: Okay, well thank you very much Joshua.
Joshua: You're welcome.
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TEST 2
Girl: Dad, I'm bored today. I want to go to a movie?
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Dad: A movie today? Well, I don't know. Here Let me look at the newspaper. Okay. Ah, here's a
movie that starts in the afternoon at 2:45. Well, should we take mommy with us?
Girl: Yeah.
Dad: Okay, we have to wait for mommy because she's at a meeting right now.
Girl: Okay.
Dad: Alright. And what should we do after we see the movie?
Girl: Go on a walk.
Dad: Well, where would you like to go on a walk? Would you like to go down to the beach or
through the park?
Girl: To the beach.
Dad: To the beach. Well, that sounds great. And then maybe we can go out to eat tonight. Does
that sound okay?
Girl: Yeah.
TEST 3
News Reporter: Hello. This is James Good fellow from Channel 4 news. Today, we are interviewing
Sarah Roberts, the star of the new movie, Zombies on Mars Part 4. Sarah, uh, thanks for joining us.
Sarah: You're welcome, Jimmy.
News Reporter: It's, uh, James.
Sarah: Whatever . . .
News Reporter: Well, let's start off the interview with a few basic questions. First of all, where are
you from?
Sarah: Well, I'm originally from Miami, but we moved to New York when I was three years old.
[Oh.] I lived there until I was 17, and then I moved to Los Angeles to be an actress.
News Reporter: Okay, and where did you go to college?
Sarah: I attended Fernando's School of Acting, and all of my teachers LOVED my acting.
News Reporter: And, did you have a part-time job while you were in school?
Sarah: Yeah. I worked at a movie theater, and everyone LOVED the way I made the popcorn.
News Reporter: Really. Okay, and how old are you now?
Sarah: Well, I'm only 20, but everyone I know says I look at LEAST 22.
News Reporter: Oh, right. Okay. And, what are you hobbies outside of acting?
Sarah: Oh, I love shopping for clothes and make up and, and . . . . Did I say I love shopping for
clothes?
News Reporter: Well, you DID say clothes . . .
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Sarah: Oh, yeah. Well, do you want to take some pictures of me . . . you know, for your homepage
or your blog and you can even use them on your Face book fan page.
News Reporter: Uh, I think we'll be okay.
Sarah: Okay, well, um . . . Oh, oh look, all of my fans. Hey, got to go, honey. Hi everyone.
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TEST 4
Man: Hey. Don't worry. Uh, my brother will meet you at the airport. Sorry, but I have to work that
day.
Woman: So, you can't come to get me?
Man: No, uh, sorry.
Woman: Uh, well, um, what does your brother look like?
Man: Well, he's fairly tall, he has short light brown hair, and he's pretty thin. He's certainly not a
body builder or pro wrestler.
Woman: Okay. Um, what else?
Man: Oh, and he usually wears a white baseball cap with crazy looking red shoes. I mean, you can't
miss him.
Woman: Alright. So, I'm looking for some tall crazy looking guy with wild red shoes who's ready to
play baseball?
Man: Exactly.
Woman: And what's his name?
Man: Well, uh, Mike, Michael. He goes by either one.
Woman: Alright.
Man: Alright. Bye.
Woman: (I) Hope he shows up?
Man: Okay, now, I'll call him.
Woman: Alright, bye.
Man: Bye.
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TEST 5
Bill: Hey, this is Bill. I'm sorry I'm not in. Just leave a message.
[Beep]
Hey Bill. This is Hank. I'm just calling to let you know that I'll be a little late to the game tomorrow
night. I have to work a few extra hours to finish a report. I should wrap things up sometime
between seven and eight though. Oh, then I'm planning on dropping by Lisa's house for about an
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hour since she's been sick recently. And, uh, one more thing. I'll swing by my house to pick up some
food for the game. See you then.
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TEST 6
Roger: Hello.
Ann: Hello Roger? This is Ann.
Roger: Oh hi, Ann. How have you been? And how's your new apartment working out?
Ann: Well, that's what I'm calling about. You see, I've decided to look for a new place.
Roger: Oh, what's the problem with your place now? I thought you liked the apartment.
Ann: Oh, I do, but it's a little far from campus and the commute is just killing me. Do you think you
could help? I thought you might know more about the housing situation near the school.
Roger: Okay, what's your budget like? I mean how much do you want to spend on rent?
Ann: Uh, somewhere under $200 a month, including utilities, if I could. Oh, and I'd prefer to rent
a furnished apartment.
Roger: Hmm. And anything else?
Ann: Yeah, I need a parking space.
Roger: Well, I know there's an apartment complex around the corner that seems to have a
few vacancies. I'll drop by there on my way to class today.
Ann: Hey, thanks a lot.
Roger: No problem.
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TEST 7
Secretary: Hello, Ultimate Computers. May I help you?
Caller: Yes, this is Jack Kordell from Hunter's Office Supplies. May I speak to Elaine Strong, please?
Secretary: I'm sorry, but she's not in right now.
Caller: Okay, do you know when she'll be back?
Secretary: Uh, yes, she should be here later on this afternoon maybe about 4:30. May I take a
message?
Caller: Yes. Ms. Strong sent me a brochure detailing your newest line of laptop computers with a
description of other software products, but there wasn't any information about after-sales service.
Secretary: Oh, I'm sorry. Would you like me to fax that to you?
Caller: Yes, but our fax is being repaired at the moment, and it won't be working until around 2:30.
Hum . . . could you try sending that information around 3:30? That should give me time to look
over the material before I call Ms. Strong, say, around 5:00.
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Secretary: Sure. Could I have your name, telephone number, and fax number, please?
Caller: Yes. Jack Kordell and the phone number is 560-1287. And the fax number is 560-1288.
Secretary: Okay. Jack Kordell. Is your name spelled C-o-r-d-e-l?
Caller: No. It's Kordell with a "K" and two "l's." K-o-r-d-e-l-l."
Secretary: All right, Mr. Kordell. And your phone number is 560-1287, and the fax number is 560-
1288. Is that correct?
Caller: Yes it is.
Secretary: All right. I'll be sure to send you the fax this afternoon.
Caller: Okay, bye.
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TEST 8
Paul: Sara, I've been looking forward to our yearly campout for three weeks. [Me too] It's going to
be a wonderful day for hiking tomorrow. The great outdoors. Camping under the stars . This is the
life.
Sara: Yeah, but Paul, I'm a little bit worried about the weather though. The weatherman said it was
going to rain later tonight.
Paul: Ah. Nonsense. Nothing can spoil our adventure. Those weather reports are never right.
Sara: And it said there was a chance of high winds.
Paul: Ah. Don't worry.
[thunder]
Sara: Paul. Paul. Did you remember to bring our raincoats just in case, like I told you?
[light rain]
Paul: Uh . . . no. I left them on the front porch.
[heavy rain]
Sara: What are we going to do now?
Paul: We'll have to sleep in the car! Hurry get in!
[door shut]
Sara: So, Paul, what are we going to do now?
Paul: How about playing a card game?
Sara: Uhh. I left them next to the picnic table. [Hmmm] Hey, you don't want me to go out in this
rain and get them, do you?
Paul: No. That's okay. So what now?
Sara: Well, we could head down the mountain and stay at that hotel we passed on the way up, or
go home.
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Paul: Hmm, why don't we just make the best of it here and hope the weather clears.
Sara: That's a good idea.
TEST 9
Girl: Dad, will you read to me?
Dad: Uh, let me finish the newspaper first?
Girl: You've been saying that forever!
Dad: Well, how about reading the business section of the newspaper together?
Girl: That's boring. Let's read this book. It's about a bear and cat that becomes friends. [Okay] And
these books too.
Dad: Whoa. I thought you said one book. There must be ten here.
Girl: My teacher, Mrs. Green, says you have to read to me every night, and the newspaper
doesn't count. And let's eat some popcorn and cookies while we're reading
Dad: Well, it's bedtime right now. So, okay, here we go. Once upon a time in a deep, dark forest,
lived a brown bear . . .
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TEST 10
Man: Well, Christmas is almost here. So, what do you want from Santa this year?
Micky: A toy car and walkie-talkies.
Man: Really? Well, and what about you, Emily? What do you want for Christmas?
Emily: If I can't have a Barbie radio, um, I would have some fragile dolls. And if I can't have some
fragile dolls, it doesn't really matter what I get.
Man: Wow. Well, I'm excited, and Santa is coming. And how is Santa going to get inside the house,
Micky?
Micky: Um, go down the chimney . . .
Man: Okay, so he's going to go down the chimney, and should we prepare anything for Santa?
Micky: Yeah!
Man: What are we going to prepare for him, Emily?
Emily: Um. We could prepare some cookies for him and some hot chocolate, and, um, we could
give Rudolph some, um, hot chocolate in a bowl and a cookie. And we could give some of the
reindeer some cookies and some hot chocolate in a bowl.
Man: Well, what do you think? They, Um, reindeer probably don't eat cookies, but what else could
we give them, Micky?
Micky: Um, apples.
Man: Ah, that's good. And, uh . . .
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Emily: Oranges and bananas.

Man: Okay and what time do you think we should go to bed?
Emily: Um, seven.
Man: About seven o'clock. Well, that's exciting. I'm really happy that Christmas is coming.
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TEST 11
Amanda: Hey, I know you. You're James, right? James Roberts.
James: Amanda Brown. Wow! It's been a long time.
Amanda: Yeah. Oh, are you going to the class reunion in two weeks?
James: Uh, I heard about it, but I'm not sure. Where is it?
Amanda: The reunion is going to be held at the Mountain Country Club across from City Park.
James: And what time does it start?
Amanda: I think it starts at 6:00.
James: And how much does it cost?
Amanda: It's twenty dollars a ticket, and that includes dinner and entertainment.
James: What kind of entertainment are they going to have?
Amanda: They're going to have a live jazz band and dancing.
James: And who is organizing the event?
Amanda: Do you remember Chad Phillips?
James: Uh, wasn't he the quarterback on the football team?
Amanda: Right. Well, he married Sarah Rogers, and they are in charge of the event. So, what do
you think? Are you going?
James: I don't know. I never really fit in in high school. I was kind of a loner. I also remember asking
Sarah out on a date, and she turned me down. She said she was sick, and it turned out she went
out with someone that same night. It could be a little awkward.
Amanda: Hey, why don't we go together?
James: Are you sure?
Amanda: Yeah.
James: Well, sure. Why not. To be honest, I always thought you were very nice. I just never had
the guts to ask you out.
Amanda: Well, here's your chance.
James: Sounds great. So, what's your number so I can call you?
Amanda: It's 435-923-6017.
James: 6017, Okay. Where do you live?
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Amanda: I only live two blocks south of the old high school.
James: Okay. I remember where you live. Let me call you a few days before to confirm things.
Amanda: Sounds good. It should be fun.
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TEST 12
Ashley: Hey, Jake. Are you ready for your trip?
Jake: Well, not really. I still have to buy some clothes.
Ashley: Well, what's the weather like where you're going?
Jake: Well, uh, it's really hot in the summer, so I'm going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few t-
shirts.
Ashley: What about the rest of the year?
Jake: People say that the fall can still be warm until November, so I'm going to buy some jeans and
a few casual shirts.
Ashley: Will you need any warm clothes for the winter?
Jake: Well, the weather doesn't get too cold, but it often snows in the mountains, so I'm going to
buy a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket, and a hat. I don't have room in my suitcase to pack a coat,
so I'm going to wait until I get there and buy it when I really need it.
Ashley: Are you going to take anything else?
Jake: They say it rains cats and dogs in the spring, but again, I'll probably just wait and pick up a
raincoat or an umbrella later on. But, I'm going to take a good pair of shoes because I plan on
walking to and from school everyday.
Ashley: Do you need any clothing for formal occasions?
Jake: Well, you never know when you might need something on the spur of the moment for a
wedding or maybe someone's graduation, or a nice date, so I'll probably take some nice slacks, a
dress shirt, and a couple (of) crazy ties or two.
Ashley: Um, that makes sense.
Jake: And I'll just rent a suit or tuxedo if I need anything more formal. Hey, maybe I'll get married.
Ashley: You? Married? Hah!
Jake: Wait. What are you trying to say?
Ashley: I just can't imagine you decked out in a tuxedo for any formal occasion. [What?!] I mean,
for high school graduation, you wore an old pair of jeans and tennis shoes.
Jake: Hey, there was a reason for that, so let me explain. [Yeah, ha, ha.] No, really. You see, it goes
like this .
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TEST 13
Maria: Oh, hi Dave. Long time, no see!
Dave: Hi Maria. I was in the neighborhood, so I thought I'd drop by.
Maria: Come on in. [Thanks.] Take a seat. Would you like anything to drink? I have Sprite or orange
juice.
Dave: Sprite would be fine. Uh, so, how have you been?
Maria: Oh, not bad. And you?
Dave: Oh, I'm doing okay, but school has been really hectic these days, and I haven't had time to
relax.
Maria: By the way, what's your major anyway?
Dave: Hotel management.
Maria: Well, what do you want to do once you graduate?
Dave: Uh... I haven't decided for sure, but I think I'd like to work for a hotel or travel agency in this
area. How about you?
Maria: Well, when I first started college, I wanted to major in French, but I realized I might have a
hard time finding a job using the language, so I changed majors to computer science. [Oh]. With
the right skills, landing a job in the computer industry shouldn't be as difficult.
Dave: So, do you have a part-time job to support yourself through school?
Maria: Well, fortunately for me, I received a four-year academic scholarship [Wow] that pays for all
of my tuition and books.
Dave: Wow. That's great.
Maria: Yeah. How about you? Are you working your way through school?
Dave: Yeah. I work three times a week at a restaurant near campus.
Maria: Oh. What do you do there?
Dave: I'm a cook.
Maria: How do you like your job?
Dave: It's okay. The other workers are friendly, and the pay isn't bad.
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TEST 14
Woman: So, what's your usual day like? You always seem so busy.
Man: Well, I usually get up around 5:00 a.m. and work on the computer until 6:00 a.m.
Woman: Why do you get up so early?
Man: Well, I have to leave home at twenty to seven (6:40 a.m.) so I can catch a bus at 7:00 o'clock .
It takes me about twenty minutes to walk to the bus stop from my house.
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Woman: And what time do you get to work?

Man: Uh, my bus takes about an hour to get there, but it stops right in front of my office.
Woman: That's nice. And what time do you get off work?
Man: Uh, around 5:00 o'clock. Then, we eat dinner around 6:30, and my wife and I read and play
with the kids until 8:00 or so.
Woman: So, when do you work on your website? You said one time that you create it at home?
Man: Well, my wife and I often watch TV or talk until 10:00 o'clock. She then often reads while I
work on my site, and I sometimes stay up until the early hours of the morning, but I try to finish
everything by one or two.
Woman: And then you get up at 5:00 a.m.?
Man: Well, yeah, but it's important to live a balanced life. I enjoy what I do, but you have to set
aside time for the family and yourself.
Woman: I agree.
Man: But I think my wife has the toughest job. She spends her whole day taking care of our family .
. . taking the kids to school, working in the garden, buying groceries, taking the kids to piano
lessons . . . [Wow!] It's a full-time job, but she enjoys what she does.
Woman: Well, it sounds like you're a busy, but lucky man.
Man: I think so too.
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TEST 15
Game Show Host: Hello, everyone and welcome to the Dating Game, where men and women meet
the people of their dreams. Now, let's have ourcontestants introduce themselves, and then Sarah
can ask some questions. Here we go. Contestant number one.
Ryan: Hi, Sarah. My name is Ryan, nd I'm 27 years old, and I work as a doctor at City Hospital. I
enjoy reading books on history, hiking with my dog, Amelia, and eating Japanese food. I also like a
woman who loves adventure, is open to new ideas, and likes discussing world politics and
government.
Game Show Host: Okay. Well, thank you, Ryan. Let's go on to Contestant Number 2.
Nate: Hi. I'm Nate. I'm 24 years old, and I am a guitar player in a rock band. I love traveling to new
countries, watching action movies, and playing video games with my friends. And I love women
who like my music, don't mind loud rock music, and a person who loves a good cheeseburger over
the grill. I think I'm the man for you.
Game Show Host: Well, thank you Nate. That's Contestant Number 2. Let's go on to Contestant
Number 3.
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Charles: Hello. My name is Charles. I'm 29 years old, and I teach English at the University of Utah.
In my free time, I enjoy mountain biking, gardening, and raising chickens in my back yard. I also
help feed the homeless once a week. I also speak three languages, and I prefer women who have a
good sense of humor, and cook all kinds of food, and who find joy in serving others.
Game Show Host: Well, there we have it. Three contestants. And we will have Sarah ask these
contestants questions after right after this commercial break.
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TEST 16
Man: Hey, Kathy. I'm thinking about renting a movie for tonight's party, and I want to know what
kind of movies you like.
Woman: Okay. What kind of movies do you have in mind?
Man: Well, what about action movies?
Woman: Ah, I don't really like action movies. Too much violence.
Man: Okay, do you like comedies?
Woman: Now, I do enjoy comedies.
Man: Fine. Well, what do you think of horror movies or love stories?
Woman: Uh . . . I'm not really crazy about horror movies, but love stories are often fun to watch.
Oh, and I really like foreign films, too.
Man: Okay. I'll go to the video store and see what I can find. Thanks.
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TEST 17
Male Voice:
"Hello and thank you for calling American Vision, this area's finest store in eyeglasses for you and
your family. Our store hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. We're open Saturdays
until six. Closed on Sundays.
Please visit our store on Saturday for an additional 20% off on our already low prices on all brands
of eyewear. And remember: eye exams are free."
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TEST 18
Emily: Welcome home, Dad.
Dad: Oh, Emily. How are you today?
Emily: Fine.
Dad: Good. And how was school today?
Emily: Really fun.
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Dad: Good. And what did you do?

Emily: We made things.
Dad: Like what types of things did you make?
Emily: We made books.
Dad: You made books! Okay. And what else?
Emily: We . . . we made paper kangaroos.
Dad: You made paper kangaroos? Okay, and what did you need to make your paper kangaroos?
What kind of supplies did you need?
Emily: We used crayons, papers, glue, and we had to follow directions.
Dad: Well good. And what did you do after school?
Emily: We went home, played games.
Dad: And did . . . Mom said you went to the junior high school.
Emily: I rode my bike in the tennis court.
Dad: Did you go by yourself?
Emily: I went with the whole family, and we went with Nathan, Sara, Racheal.
Dad: You went with your cousins.
Emily: And my mom.
Dad: Well, that's great. Well, let's get ready for dinner.
Emily: Okay.
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TEST 19
Carl: Hi. My name's Carl. Nice to meet you.
Pancho: Nice to meet you, too. My name is Francisco.
Carl: What?
Pancho: Francisco, but all my friends and family back in Peru call me Pancho.
Carl: Okay, Pancho. So, tell me about your family?
Pancho: Well, I have seven brothers and six sisters.
Carl: Wow. That is a big family. So are you the oldest, Pancho?
Pancho: No. I'm the second oldest in my family.
Carl: So, what do your parents do?
Pancho: My father is a taxi driver in Lima, Peru. It's a hard job, but he works hard to support the
family.
Carl: How about your mother?
Pancho: She helps run a small family store with some of my older brothers and sisters.
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Carl: What kind of store?

Pancho: We mainly sell food, like bread, eggs, soft drinks, rice, sugar, and cookies. Things that
people buy every day.
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TEST 20
Girl: He's here. Bye Dad.
Dad: Wait, wait, wait . . . Where are you going?
Girl: Dad. I've already told mom. I'm going out tonight.
Dad: Who with? You mean you're going on a date?
Girl: Yeah. Mom met Dirk yesterday. [Dirk!?] He's so cool. We're going on a double-date with Cindy
and Evan.
Dad: Dirk.
Girl: I have to go.
Dad: Wait, wait. I want to meet this guy.
Girl: He's waiting for me.
Dad: Well, so what are you going to do tonight? Going to the library?
Girl: Dad! We're going out to eat, and then we're going to catch a movie.
Dad: What movie and what is it rated?
Girl: It's a science fiction thriller called . . . well, I don't know what it is called, but it's rated PG.
Dad: And where's the movie showing?
Girl: Down at the Campus Plaza Movie Theater.
Dad: Hey, I was thinking about seeing a movie down there tonight, too.
Girl: Ah, Dad.
Dad: Hey, Let me meet that guy.
[Father looks out the living room window . . .
Hey, that guy has a moustache!
Girl: Dad. That's not Dirk. That's his older brother. He's taking us there! Can I go now?
Dad: Well . . .
Girl: Mom said I could, and mom knows his parents.
Dad: Well . . .
Girl: Dad.
Dad: Okay, but be home by 8:00.
Girl: Eight!? The movie doesn't start until 7:30. Come on, Dad.
Dad: Okay. Be back by 11:00.
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Girl: Love you, Dad.

Dad: Love you, too.
Girl: Bye.
Dad: Bye.
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TEST 21
Disc Jockey:
"Ah, nothing like good old rhythm and blues to soothe the soul this late Wednesday night. This is
Harry Williams, and I'll be with you throughout the night here on KQ1150. Oh, and don't forget that
I'll be giving away tickets on the hour from now until sunup for those of you who
can identify this tune:
[ jazz music ]
Call me at 693-3019 and be the seventh caller. And if you can tell me the name of that piece and
the year it was recorded, you'll enjoy the tunes of one of the best bands ever a week from this
Saturday night downtown at the Silver Palace.
Now sit back, relax, and enjoy listening to KQ1150."
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TEST 22
Father: Hi Michael. Happy Birthday! How old are you today?
Son: Seven.
Father: Alright. Well, let's sing Happy Birthday:
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear Michael,
Happy Birthday to you.
Father: Alright. So what should we do first?
Son: How about cake and ice cream?
Father: Okay. Well, uh let . . . let's light the candles. Okay, and make a wish! Don't . . . don't tell me.
Son: Don't tell you?
Father: Yeah, don't tell me. Okay, and go ahead and blow out the candles. Okay, let's cut the cake,
and then we can have cake and ice cream. And what do you want to do after the cake and ice
cream?
Son: Play freeze tag.
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Father: Now, how do you play tag?

Son: Um . . . one person is it, and the person who is it tries to tag everyone [Alright. And then . . . ]
before I tag someone and then, another person tags me.
Father: Oh, wow. And whose coming over later today for your birthday?
Son: Well, everyone. Uh, my cousins, all my aunts and grandmas, grandpas.
Father: Alright. Well, Happy Birthday, Michael.
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TEST 23
Justin: Uh, hi. Do you need some help with those weights? I can move them for you.
Rachel: Uh, no. I can do it myself. I just have to put them back over there.
Justin: No, let me help you. Uh, Oh, Hmpf.
Rachel: Oh, it's okay.
Justin: Oh, my back!
Rachel: It's okay, it's okay. Are you okay?
Justin: I just need to lie down here. Uh. Do you come here often?
Rachel: Yeah. I usually come five times a week.
Justin: Oh, oh man. By the way, my name's Justin.
Rachel: I'm Rachel.
Justin: Uh, so, where are you from?
Rachel: I'm originally from California . . . Are you sure you're okay?
Justin: (Said in agony) Yeah, um, I'm okay. Where are you from?
Rachel: Um, I spent most of my life in a small town in Utah called Spanish Fork actually.
Justin: Oh, um, I just need to lie here.
Rachel: Um, so, where are you from, Justin? I'm going to call the manager.
Justin: No, no, no, no, no! I just need to rest. Oh yeah, I'm from, from, uh, from Spanish Fork.
Rachel: Wait. Are you sure? You're just not thinking right.
Justin: No, no, no. Not Spanish . . . . Ah, No, I'm from Salt Lake City. So, what do you do for a
living anyway? Are you a body builder or something?
Rachel: No, no. I'm a teacher.
Justin: Oh, so what do you teach?
Rachel: I teach math and science, and it doesn't take a science teacher to tell me that you need a
doctor.
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Justin: No, I'm okay, I'm okay. I'll stand here in a minute. Uh, could I have your phone number? You
know, just in case.
Rachel: I don't think so. I think 911 is the number you need at this point.
Justin: (Crying in pain) Ohhhh!
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TEST 24
Hotel Clerk: Hello. Sunnyside Inn. May I help you?
Man: Yes, I'd like to reserve a room for two on the 21st of March.
Hotel Clerk: Okay. Let me check our computer here for a moment. The 21st of May, right?
Man: No. March, not May.
Hotel Clerk: Oh, sorry. Let me see here. Hmmm.
Man: Are you all booked that night?
Hotel Clerk: Well, we have one suite available, complete with a kitchenetteand a sauna bath. And
the view of the city is great, too.
Man: How much is that?
Hotel Clerk: It's only $200 dollars, plus a 10% room tax.
Man: Oh, that's a little too expensive for me. Do you have a cheaper room available either on the
20th or the 22nd?
Hotel Clerk: Well, would you like a smoking or a non-smoking room?
Man: Non-smoking, please.
Hotel Clerk: Okay, we do have a few rooms available on the 20th; we're full on the 22nd, unless
you want a smoking room.
Man: Well, how much is the non-smoking room on the 20th?
Hotel Clerk: $80 dollars, plus the 10% room tax.
Man: Okay, that'll be fine.
Hotel Clerk: All right. Could I have your name, please?
Man: Yes. Bob Maexner.
Hotel Clerk: How do you spell your last name, Mr. Maexner?
Man: M-A-E-X-N-E-R.
Hotel Clerk: Okay, Mr. Maexner, we look forward to seeing you on March 20th.
Man: Okay. Goodbye.
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Customs Officer: Next. Uh, your passport please.

Woman: Okay.
Customs Officer: Uh, what is the purpose of your visit?
Woman: I'm here to attend a teaching convention for the first part of my trip, and then I plan on
touring the capital for a few days.
Customs Officer: And where will you be staying?
Woman: I'll be staying in a room at a hotel downtown for the entire week.
Customs Officer: And uh, what do you have in your luggage?
Woman: Uh, well, just, just my personal belongings um, . . . clothes, a few books, and a CD player.
Customs Officer: Okay. Uh, please open your bag.
Woman: Sure.
Customs Officer: Okay . . . Everything's fine. [Great]. Uh, by the way, is this your first visit to the
country?
Woman: Well, yes and no. Actually, I was born here when my parents were working in the capital
many years ago, but this is my first trip back since then.
Customs Officer: Well, enjoy your trip.
Woman: Thanks.
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TEST 26
Carla: So, how are things going, Steve?
Steve: Well, to be honest Carla, I was feeling great on Saturday, but I started to feel sick Sunday
afternoon. I thought I'd get better, but I feel worse than before. And I'm really worried because I'm
scheduled to give a presentation at work on Friday, so I have to be better by then.
Carla: Well, what seems to be the problem?
Steve: Well, I thought I had the flu, but the doctor said it was just a bad cold. He gave me some
cold medicine to take care of my stuffy nose and fever. I'msupposed to take the medicine three
times a day after eating, but it doesn'tseem to help. He also told me to stay off my feet for a day or
so, but I'm so busy these days.
Carla: Listen, forget about that medicine! I have just the thing to get rid of bad colds. You see, my
mom is really into herbal medicine.
Steve: Oh, no thanks.
Carla: Ah, come on! Give it a try. You just take some of my mom's herbal tea and drink it four times
a day. Believe me. You'll be up and dancing around in no time.
Steve: Dancing around in no time, right? Well, I guess. Nothing else seems to be doing the job.
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Carla: Great. I'll come by your place at 7:30. See you then.
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TEST 27
Doug: Uh, hi there Diane. Nah, okay. Uh . . . Hi, what's up, Di? Okay, here we go. . .
[doorbell ringing ]
Diane: Uh, hi. It's David, right?
Doug: No, Doug. Remember? We met at Gary's party last Friday night.
Diane: Oh, yeah. Now I remember. You were standing all alone . . . uh, oh, I . . . I mean . . . I mean,
you . . . you know. We started talking about school and stuff. [Yeah, yeah.]. Uh, how did you know I
lived here?
Doug: Well, I just live around the corner, and I asked Gary if he knew how I could contact you, and .
..
Diane: And?
Doug: Well, I was just wondering if you'd like to go out this Thursday night. [Oh.]. Well, there's this
real great movie playing downtown at the theater, [Uh . . .] and I thought . . . Well . . . well, we can't
use my car 'cause I was in an accident with this wild man driving this BMW, so I've already checked
the bus schedule, and . . .
Diane: Uh-hem [Well], Well, David [No Doug! Remember?] Oh yeah. Doug. I'm sorry, but I have to
work that evening.
Doug: Oh really? Well, I thought you said before that you quit your job.
Diane: Well, I did, but I found a new one.
Doug: Uh, well, how about this Friday night? We could have dinner and then see that movie.
Diane: A movie? How boring!
Doug: Well, well, uh, well. A movie? Yeah, for . . . forget a movie.
Diane: Anyway, I'm afraid I have to cook dinner for my family, and . . .
Doug: Hey, I love to cook. We could whip something up together! I mean, it would be great!
Diane: I don't think that's a good idea. It's just a family occasion and . . .
Doug: Well, hey, are you free this Saturday night? I have two tickets to the football game, and I
thought . . .
Diane: Sure. I'd love to go. [Okay!] I've wanted to see a game all year. [Yeah!] My roommate will be
so surprised when she finds out I have a ticket for her, and . . .
Doug: Well, but . . .
Diane: Oh [car screeching . . . ] . . . and here's my brother! He's a defensive lineman on the team.
Doug: Well, he doesn't look too happy.
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Diane: Ah, he's a teddy bear, but hasn't been the same since someone ran into his BMW.
Doug: Oh. Let me guess. Red, right?
Diane: Right. [Oh] And, it's just that he's a little protective of me since I am his baby sister.
Doug: Hey, well, it's been really nice talking to you, but I have to run. Hey. Here are the tickets.
Have a great time and, by the way, can I go out your back door?
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TEST 28
Store Announcement:
"Hello Shoppers. We have a lost boy named Marshall who was found in the sporting
goods section of our store, and he's looking for his mom. He's five years old, and he's wearing a
blue and white sweat shirt, tan pants, and a black and white baseball cap. You can find him at the
check-out counter at the main exit. Thank you."
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TEST 29
Teacher: Oh, hi. What was your name again. I can't keep straight all the students' names this being
the second day of school.
Student: It's okay. I have a hard time remembering names myself.
Teacher: How, uh, Karen, right?
Student: No, it's Nancy. My mom's name is Karen.
Teacher: Nancy. Okay. I think I heard you were from England.
Student: Well, I was born there, but my parents are American. I grew up in France.
Teacher: Oh, a world traveller!
Student: But then we moved here when I was nine.
Teacher: So, what does your father do now?
Student: Well, he's a college professor, and he is in Scotland at the moment.
Teacher: How interesting. What does he teach?
Student: Oh, I haven't a clue. Nah, just joking. He teaches chemistry.
Teacher: Oh, chemistry, and uh, what about your mother?
Student: She works full time at home.
Teacher: Oh, and what, does she have her own business or something?
Student: Nah, she takes care of me.
Teacher: Well, being a homemaker can be a real hard, but rewarding job.
Student: I think so too.
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TEST 30
Heather: Hey. John. This looks a great party. [Yeah!] Thanks for inviting me.
John: No problem. Glad you could make it. Hey. Have you met any of the famous guests so far?
Heather: Uh, no. Who exactly?
John: Well, there is Gregorio Zuttlemisterburger . . . [Who?]. Ah. They call him the "Grip" for short.
Heather: Who in the world is he?
John: You've never heard of him? [No.] He's the world famous snake trainer . . . He's never met a
snake he couldn't train to dance and hiss at the same time.
Heather: Seriously? Where is he?
John: Uh, he's the tall guy over there in the purple jacket and green pants. He probably has a snake
or two with him tonight.
Heather: Huh?
John: And then there is Georgina, the Great.
Heather: Georgina . . . and great for what?
John: Are you serious? You've never heard of her? She is the world's greatest arm wrestler. I mean,
World champion. She's the petite woman next to the fireplace with the bright yellow dress and the
tennis shoes.
Heather: I thought you said famous people . . . like, like people we all know.
John: And, and there is Brad Pitt . . .
Heather: Now, there's someone I recognize . . .
John: . . . the captain of the national Yo-Yo team [What?]. Yeah. He's the short, stocky man sitting
at the table wearing the black and red checkered shirt. I'm sure he'd do a few tricks for you if you
asked.
Heather: Uh, no thank you. I think I've had enough entertainment for one evening.
John: Okay.
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TEST 31
Jori: Hi Dave. [Hi] Happy to see you could make it. Come on in.
Dave: Wow. Looks like the party is in full swing.
Jori: Yeah. And they're eating me out of house and home. Oh, I'd like you to meet my sister, Carol.
She's visiting for the weekend.
Dave: Oh. Which one is she?
Jori: She's sitting on the sofa over there.
Dave: You mean the woman wearing the red sweater with the long black hair?
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Jori: Yeah. That's right. Let me introduce you to her. I just know you two will hit it off. You're both
so outgoing and adventurous.
Dave: Uh, and who's the man sitting next to her? Uh, the man with the suit jacket and flashy green
tie?
Jori: Oh, that's Bob, my karate teacher.
Dave: Karate teacher! I never knew you were into karate.
Jori: Yeah, I started about two months ago. Come on. I'd like you to meet them.
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TEST 32
Little Girl: Hello.
Caller: He, he.., hello? Uh, yeah. Is . . . uh . . . your dad home?
Little Girl: Just a minute please.
Older Sister: Hello.
Caller: Uh . . . yeah . . . uh hello? Yeah, um . . . is . . . uh . . . Nick home please?
Older Sister: Oh, he can't come to the phone right now.
Caller: Okay, well, um, yeah, I need to talk to your dad. Um, yeah, could you . . . um . . . take a
message?
Older Sister: Yeah.
Caller: Yeah. This is . . . my name's Nick Johnson. And if . . .
Older Sister: The phone number?
Caller: Yeah if you could tell him. Yeah, the phone number is 589 [Uh-huh] 7248.
Older Sister: 589-7248?
Caller: Yeah, right and if you could tell him to call me tonight between 7:00 and 8:30?
Older Sister: Okay.
Caller: Alright, and uh. Now, I think . . . are you his daughter?
Older Sister: Yeah.
Caller: Yeah, now what's your name?
Older Sister: I . . . I'm not supposed to tell that.
Caller: Ah, that's really smart. Alright, well just tell him I called.
Older Sister: (O)kay.
Caller: Okay, bye.
Older Sister: Bye.
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TEST 33
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Scott: Dave. I'm going to thesupermarket to pick up food and drink for Saturday's picnic later. Any
suggestions?
Dave: Well, everyone has beentalking about having a barbecue down by the river, so why don't you
pick up some hamburger and hot dogs?
Scott: Okay, but how much hamburger meat are we going to need? And hot dogs too?
Dave: Uh, I don't know. How about three pounds of hamburger and a couple packages of hot dogs?
Scott: Oh, that's not going to be enough. Do you remember the last picnic we went on? Your
roommate, Jim, ate about ten hamburgers by himself!
Dave: You're right. Let's see. I'd better write this down. Uh, let's see about nine pounds of
hamburger meat and, uh . . . , seven packages of hot dogs.
Scott: And you better pick up some chicken for those who don't like hamburger or hot dogs.
Dave: Okay. How about five or six bags of potato chips?
Scott: Humm. Better make that eight or so.
Dave: Alright. Oh, and we're gonna [going to] need some hamburger and hot dog buns. How about
five packages a piece? I think that sounds about right.
Scott: Yeah, you better pick up some mustard, catchup, and mayonnaise too.
Dave: Okay. What else? Uh, we're gonna [going to] need some soft drinks. How about ten of those
big 2-liter bottles?
Scott: Sounds fine, but be sure to buy a variety of drinks.
Dave: Okay. And what about dessert?
Scott: Well, maybe we could ask Kathy to make a few cherry pies like she did last time.
Dave: Well, I wouldn't mind that, but you know, she's been very busy working two jobs, so I'd hate
to ask her, [Oh, hum . . . ] and uh . . . Hey, why don't youwhip up some of your oatmeal cookies?
[Well . . .] Hey, you could even ask, uh . . . , what's her name . . . yeah that new girl, Susan, the one
that moved in across the street! [Well . . .] I bet she'd be willing to help you! [I don't know . . . ]
She's a real knockout!
Scott: Nah, I don't think I could ask her . . .[Ahh!] I don't know her phone number, plus . . .
[ Door bell rings . . . ]
Dave: Hey, you don't need to. She's at the door!
Scott: What do you mean?
Dave: Well, I thought you two would hit it off, so I called her up saying I was you, and I invited her
over to watch a movie.
Scott: You did what???
Dave: Wait, wait, wait . . . [uhhhhh . . . ]
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TEST 34
Nick: Hi. Uh, are you Sarah?
The Big Sister: No, I'm not. I'm her older sister.
Nick: Well, I'm here to talk to her . . .
The Big Sister: I know why you here.
Nick: Good. Uh, Is Sarah here?
The Big Sister: Um, I first have a couple of questions, and you [had] better answer them. First of all,
what is your name?
Nick: Uh, my name? I'm Nick . . .
The Big Sister: I thought so. Where are you from?
Nick: Um. I'm from Brownsville. Why are you asking me . . .
The Big Sister: Okay. How old are you?
Nick: What!?
The Big Sister: How old are you?
Nick: Does that matter?
The Big Sister: Of course, it matters. I wouldn't be asking otherwise.
Nick: Really?
The Big Sister: Really. Yeah. Sarah's only 19.
Nick: Okay, I'm 22. Now, is Sarah here?
The Big Sister: Where did you first meet Sarah and why do you like her so much?
Nick: Like her? What do you mean? I've only met her once in . . .
The Big Sister: Don't lie to me, Nick.
Nick: Are you sure you have the right guy? Listen. Are you sure? [I'm sure, I'm sure.] Listen. I'm
leaving. I don't need the money THAT much.
The Big Sister: Money? Wait! What do you mean?
Nick: Listen. I'm a teaching assistant at the university, and I met Sarah in the Spanish class last
week. She asked me if I could teach her, you know, help her with her class.
The Big Sister: So, you're not Nick Roberts, that guy that drives that crazy motorcycle? [No!] The
one with the large tattoo of a large snake across his back?
Nick: No! What? You've got the wrong guy. I'm leaving. This whole thing is crazy.
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TEST 35
Son: Dad. Can I go outside to play?
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Dad: Well, did you get you Saturday's work done?

Son: Ah, Dad. Do I have to?
Dad: Well, you know the rules. No playing until the work is done.
Son: So, what is my work?
Dad: Well, first you have to clean the bathroom including the toilet. And don't forget to scrub the
bathtub.
Son: No, I want to do the family room.
Dad: Well, okay, but you have to vacuum the family room and the hall, and be sure
to dust everything. Oh, and don't forget to wipe the walls and clean the baseboards. [Okay.] And
after that. [Oh, no.] Next, sweep and mop the kitchen floor and be sure to polish the table in the
living room.
Son: Okay. Okay.
Dad: And make your bed and pick up all your toys and put them away. And . . .
Son: More?
Dad: Yeah. And then, how about going out for lunch and getting a big milk shake, but you probably
don't want to do that.
Son: No, No. I want to.
Dad: Okay. While you're doing your work, I'll be out in the yard raking leaves and pulling weeds.
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TEST 36
Man: Hi young lady. How may I help you?
Girl: Well, . . . yeah. I'm looking for a Father's Day gift.
Man: Okay. How about getting your father a new wallet?
Girl: Hmm. How much is that wallet?
Man: Huh . . . which one?
Girl: The black one.
Man: Oh. It's only $40.95.
Girl: Huh? That's too expensive for me. Do you have a cheaper one?
Man: Hmm. How about this brown leather one?
Girl: Umm. . . I don't think my father will like the design on the outside, and it doesn't have a place
to put pictures. How much is it anyway?
Man: It's $25.99.
Girl: Humm. I don't have that much money.
Man: Okay. How much money do you have to spend?
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Girl: I'm not sure [money falling on the table]. Probably about ten dollars or so. I've been helping
my mom around the house for the past week to earn some money. This is all I have.
Man: Hmm. How about this tie?
Girl: That's real pretty, but the price tag says $13.99, and I know I don't have that much money.
Man: Well, let's just say the tie went on sale. How about $5.00. What do you say?
Girl: Oh, thanks. I'll take it.
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TEST 37
Man: So, what do you want to do tomorrow?
Woman: Well, let's look at this city guide here. [Okay] Uh, here's something interesting. [Oh!]Why
don't we first visit the art museum in the morning?
Man: Okay. I like that idea. And where do you want to eat lunch?
Woman: How about going to an Indian restaurant? [Humm] The guide recommends one
downtown a few blocks from the museum.
Man: Now that sounds great. After that, what do you think about visiting the zoo? [Oh . . umm . .
well . . . ] Well, it says here that there are some very unique animals not found anywhere else.
Woman: Well, to tell you the truth, I'm not really interested in going there. [Really?]. Yeah. Why
don't we go shopping instead? There are supposed to be some really nice places to pick
up souvenirs.
Man: Nah, I don't think that's a good idea. We only have few travelers checks left, and I only have
fifty dollars left in cash.
Woman: No problem. We can use YOUR credit card to pay for MY new clothes.
Man: Oh, no. I remember the last time you used MY credit card for YOUR purchases.
Woman: Oh well. Let's take the subway down to the seashore and walk along the beach.
Man: Now that sounds like a wonderful plan.
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TEST 38
Father: Yeah, Micky.
Son: Can I have a really good snack?
Father: Uh, I don't know. I thinks it's . . . uh . . . what time's it? I think it's going on dinner.
Son: Uh, it's three thirty.
Father: Three thirty. Uh . . . We'd better wait. [Why, Dad?] Well, what kind of snack do you want?
Son: Candy?
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Father: No, candy is out. Oh, how about some broccoli? [No!] Uh, carrots? [No!] Well, what else
can you suggest?
Son: Candy.
Father: Candy. No, I don't think . . . I think You'd better wait.
Son: A sandwich? A spinach sandwich?
Father: Spinach sandwich? Spinach sandwich! When did you start liking spinach?
Son: Uh, today.
Father: Well, what about a small sandwich? [Okay] Okay, I'll whip it up in a minute. Play with your
toys while you're waiting for it.
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TEST 39
Stephanie: Hi, this is Stephanie. I can't answer the phone right now. I'm away, but feel free to call,
leave a message, or text. Alright. Bye.
Ronald: Uh, hello, uh yeah. Hi, Stephanie, or Steffi. Uh, I can't do this? Oh yeah. Uh. Yes, Stephanie,
my name is Ronald, but my friends call me Ron. My parents call me, well, forget about that. Uh,
I'm originally from Canada, but I grew in Texas.
I'm 24 years old, and uh, Igraduated from high school about five years ago, and I'm the manager of
an exotic pet shop. We carry all kinds of birds, and snakes, and spiders, and fish. We even have one
snake that is about four meters long, but I keep him at home. And oh, yeah. Um, my hobbies. I fish,
hunt, and ride horses in my free time. My favorite foods are beef, beef, and beef. I don't eat many
vegetables, except potatoes with my beef. And, oh yeah, I sometimes eat apples and beef
sometimes.
I have two brothers. Both of them live with me because they don't have jobs, and my mom lives
with me, and I have three dogs: Brutus, Charlie, and Samantha. Oh, and one more thing. This might
seem strange, but I enjoy reading poetry. So, that's about it. I hope to hear from you. You can call
me if you want. The number is 789-1350. Yeah, uh, right. Catch later, alligator. Oh, oh, that's so
stupid. Uh, oh, Good-bye.
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TEST 40
Joshua: Dad. Allowance day. Can I have my allowance?
Father: Oh. I forgot about that.
Joshua: You ALWAYS forget.
Father: I guess I do. How much do I owe you?
Joshua: Just $13.
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Father: Thirteen dollars!? Why do I owe you that much? Just seems like I paid you the other day.
Joshua: No. You forget every Saturday, and it has been piling up.
Father: Well, I'm not sure if I have that much.
Joshua: Go to the bank. You have lots of money.
Father: Lots of money, uh? Uh, well, I think the bank is closed.
Joshua: Then, what about your secret money jar under your bed?
Father: Oh, I guess I could do that. So, what are you going to do with the money?
Joshua: I'm going to put some in savings, give some to the poor people, and use the rest to buy
books.
Father: Well, that's sounds great, Joshua.
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TEST 41
Hi. My name's Greg, and I'm originally from Denver, Colorado, but my family moved to Arizona
when I was about 3, so I grew up there. I graduated from high school about three years ago, and I
am currently attending a university in my city. I'm a junior, and I am majoring in economics with a
minor in Spanish. I also work part time as a cashier at a grocery store. Life is really busy, but I enjoy
hiking, reading, and hanging out with friends in my free time. When I graduate, I want to work for a
company in this area.
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TEST 42
News Reporter: Hello. This is Charles Richards from Channel 7 News, and we're down here, uh, at
the City Mall, interviewing people on how they celebrate Christmas. And, uh, hi young lady. What is
your name?
Young Girl: Elizabeth Carter.
News Reporter: And, uh, Elizabeth, uh. How does your family celebrate Christmas?
Young Girl: We go sledding, and we go over to my grandparents' house and have dinner with them.
News Reporter: Well, that is great, and let me ask this young man. Hi, what is your name?
[Johnny.] And Johnny, how old are you?
Johnny: Five.
News Reporter: And, uh, does your family eat anything particular for Christmas?
Johnny: Turkey . . .
News Reporter: And what does Christmas mean to you?
Young Girl: Going to my grandma's and making their breakfast.
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News Reporter: Going to grandma's and making breakfast. And let me ask another young man. Hi,
what is your name? [Steven.] Okay, and Steven, what does Christmas mean to you?
Steven: Giving but not expecting to get.
News Reporter: Now, that's kind of hard for a young man like yourself. What does that mean:
Giving by not expecting?
Steven: Well, one thing that we do is secret giving.
News Reporter: Secret giving? Now how does that work in your family?
Steven: We sneak up to the porch of somebody that we want to give to, we put the gift that we
want to give to them, ring the doorbell, and hide.
News Reporter: Ring the doorbell and hide? Uh, so you're not expecting something; you just want
to be generous to someone else. Is that right?
Steven: Yeah. That's correct.
News Reporter: And let's interview one more. And, uh, how do you celebrate Christmas? What is
the best thing about Christmas and what does it mean to you?
Child: It means getting off from school!
News Reporter: Getting off from school?! Do you all feel that way?
Group of Children: Yeah!!
Young Girl: Because I hate homework.
News Reporter: Yeah. Well, that all here from the City Mall. Channel 7 reporting.
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TEST 43
Man: Uh, where am I? Tsk, hum . . .
Woman: Excuse me. Do you need any help?
Man: Nah, I . . . I'm just looking . . . well . . . [Okay . . .] Uh, well, actually . . . yeah. Um . . . I want to
go to the science museum, but I've been lost for the past few hours, and I can't make heads or tails
of these ticket machines.
Woman: Ah, well, just press this button. [Oh, yeah] And from here, it's a dollar fifty.
Man: Okay.
Woman: Then, get on the train at platform number 4.
Man: Alright. Oh, and how often do the trains come around this time of day?
Woman: Usually, they come about every six minutes.
Man: Okay. And where do I get off the train?
Woman: Get off at State Street Station, three stops from here.
Man: Okay. I got it. Thanks for your help.
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Woman: No problem. Good luck.

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TEST 44
Travel Agent: Freedom Travel. How may I help you?
Caller: Yes, I'd like to make a flight reservation for the twenty-third of this month.
Travel Agent: Okay. What is your destination?
Caller: Well. I'm flying to Helsinki, Finland.
Travel Agent: Okay. Let me check what flights are available?. [Okay] And when will you be
returning?
Caller: Uh, well, I'd like to catch a return flight on the twenty-ninth. Oh, and I'd like the cheapest
flight available.
Travel Agent: Okay. Let me see. Um, hmm . . .
Caller: Yeah?
Travel Agent: Well, the price for the flight is almost double the price you would pay if you leave the
day before.
Caller: Whoo. Let's go with the cheaper flight. By the way, how much is it?
Travel Agent: It's only $980.
Caller: Alright. Well, let's go with that.
Travel Agent: Okay. That's flight 1070 from Salt Lake City to New York, Kennedy
Airport, transferring to flight 90 from Kennedy to Helsinki.
Caller: And what are the departure and arrival times for each of those flights?
Travel Agent: It leaves Salt Lake City at 10:00 AM, arriving in New York at 4:35 PM, then
transferring to flight 90 at 5:55 PM, and arriving in Helsinki at 8:30 AM the next day.
Caller: Alright. And, uh, I'd like to request a vegetarian meal.
Travel Agent: Sure, no problem. And could I have you name please?
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TEST 45
Captain: Hello everyone, this is the captain speaking, and I want to welcome you to Flight 18 bound
for Seattle.
Our flight time today is 2 hours and 14 minutes, and we will be flying at an average altitude of
29,000 feet. The local time in Seattle is a quarter to twelve (11:45), and the current weather is
sunny, but there is a chance of rain later in the day. We will be arriving at Gate 13, and we will be
announcing connecting flights on our approach to the Seattle airport.
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On behalf of Sky Airlines and the crew, I want to wish you an enjoyable stay in the Seattle area or
at your final destination. Sit back and enjoy the flight.
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TEST 46
Store Employee: Hi. May I help you?
Customer: Yeah. I'd like to rent these movies.
Store Employee: Uh, Romance movies!
Customer: Well. They're for my daughter
Store Employee: Right. It's okay. Do you have your membership card?
Customer: No, I don't. Uh, do I need one to rent videos here?
Store Employee: Yes, but it's free. [Oh, okay.] It's just a card we issue to help us keep track of video
rentals. So, please fill out this membership form.
Customer: Okay, and how much are movie rentals anyway?
Store Employee: Well, new releases are $3.50 (Okay), and all other movies are two dollars (Uh,
huh.), and you can rent up to six movies at a time. (Okay) We also have a five buck deal where you
can rent any five movies for $5.00 (Hum), but this does not include new releases.
Customer: Oh, well, I'll just take these tonight.
Store Employee: Okay, let's see . . . your total comes to seven dollars and fifty cents.
Customer: And when do I need to return them?
Store Employee: They have to be returned on Thursday by ten o'clock PM.
Customer: Okay. Store Employee: And there is an overdue fee equal to the rental fee of the video,
so be sure to return them on time.
Customer: Okay. Store Employee: Okay. And enjoy your romance movies.
Customer: Okay. Thanks.
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TEST 47
Tom: Hi. I don't think we've met. My name's Tom.
Jenny: Hi, Tom. Nice to meet you. My name is Juanita, but everybody calls me Jenny.
Tom: Nice to meet you, Jenny. So, where are you from?
Jenny: Well, originally I'm from Argentina, but we moved to the United States when I was about
five years old. My parents now live in Chile. That's where they first met. How about you, Tom?
Tom: I was born in Fresno, California, and we lived there until I was seven. Then, since my father
worked for the military, we moved all over the place.
Jenny: Oh yeah? Where are some of the places you've lived?
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Tom: Mostly, we were overseas. We spent ten years in Korea, Germany, and Okinawa, Japan, and
then, we were transferred back to the States three years ago.
Jenny: Wow. It sounds like you've had an interesting life. So, what do you do now?
Tom: I'm a university student.
Jenny: Oh really? What are you studying?
Tom: I'm majoring in psychology. How about you? What do you do?
Jenny: Well, I'm working as a sales representative for computer company called CompTech
downtown.
Tom: No kidding! My brother works there too.
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A. because she is sick in bed

C. She's talking with another customer.

A. The girl can check out books from the library.

7. Charles is _________ years old.

A. an animal B. a person C. a building

A. She is getting a ride with her brother.

A. aunts, grandparents, and cousins

5. How do you spell the man's name?

1. Where does this conversation most likely take place?

A. her best friend B. her brother Bob C. her sister

A. at a park B. at the beach C. at Dave's house D. by a river

A. three dollars B. thirteen dollars C. thirty dollars

C. They go to see a movie.

C. the twenty-third D. the twenty-fourth

5. What do you need to rent a video at this shop?

3. apples, oranges, and cookies 4. 7:00 p.m. 5. down the chimney

1. Jenny 2. Argentina 3. 17 years old 4. psychology5. a sales representative

Emily: Oranges and bananas.

Woman: And what time do you get to work?

Dad: Good. And what did you do?

Carl: What kind of store?

Girl: Love you, Dad.

Father: Now, how do you play tag?

Customs Officer: Next. Uh, your passport please.

Dad: Well, did you get you Saturday's work done?

Woman: No problem. Good luck.

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