Marie: Well, hello, Dr. Anderson! Welcome back. Dr. Anderson: Thank you very much. Marie: How was your trip to London? Dr. Anderson: It was fine, thank you. Marie: Did you visit lots of museums? Dr. Anderson: No. I didn't visit any. Marie: Did you eat in some good restaurants? Dr. Anderson: No. I ate in the same bad restaurant every day. Marie: Did you take some nice walks around London? Dr. Anderson: Actually, no. I sat in a chair for four days. Marie: Dr. Anderson, that doesn't sound like a very nice vacation. Dr. Anderson: Vacation? I went to London for business, not for vacation. I met doctors from all over the world. We talked about new medicines, and I gave two speeches. I always ate at the hotel restaurant. So I actually never left the hotel.
Level 2
Holly and Rob are jogging together in the city. Rob is currently staying near his office.
Listen - answer the questions
What is the main topic of this conversation?
Why doesn't Rob eat well?
What does Rob do to keep fit when he is in London?
Holly: Hey Rob. Come on. Keep up. Rob: Sorry. I'm a bit tired this morning. Holly: You aren't exactly in good shape, are you? Rob: I know. I know. I think I'm eating too much. Holly: Then eat less. Rob: It isn't easy. I eat out all the time. And the portions in American restaurants are enormous. Holly: You don't do enough exercise. Rob: I walk a lot. Holly: Walking isn't enough, Rob. Do you do anything to keep fit? Rob: I cycle, when I'm in London. Holly: So why don't you get a bike here. Rob: I'm only here for another three weeks. Anyway, my hotel's near the office. I don't need a bike.
Level 3
Joey is talking with his friends Chandler and Rachel.
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What is the problem in this conversation?
What gift did Joey buy?
How does Rachel explain the problem with Joey's gift?
What does Joey ask Chandler to get in addition to a gift?
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Rachel: What he means by that is this is a very nice gift...
Joey: She it over. Whoa! It's time for my date with Joey!
Chandler: I will go out, and I will try to something for her.
Joey: Man, it is so hard to shop for girls. Rachel: What did you get her? Joey: A pen! It's two gifts in one. It's a pen that's also a clock, huh? Chandler: You can't give her that. Joey: Why not? Chandler: Because she's not 11! Rachel: What he means by that is while this is a very nice gift, maybe it's just not something a boyfriend gives. Joey: Sure it is! She needs a pen for work. She's writing. She turns it over. Whoa! It's time for my date with Joey! Chandler: Alright, Look! I will go out, and I will try to find something for her, okay? Joey: Thanks, man. And oh, while you're at it, could you get her a card?
Level 4
Andy has just arrived at Runway, a fashion magazine. Emily works at the magazine.
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What is the purpose of this conversation?
Why is Emily being promoted to first assistant?
What happened to the last two assistants Miranda had?
What does Emily say working for Miranda for a year will lead to?
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Emily: Miranda the last two girls after only a few weeks.
Emily: She's the editor-in-chief of Runway, not to mention a .
Emily: Runway is a fashion magazine, so an interest in fashion is .
Andy: Hi. Uh, I have an appointment with Emily Charlton? Emily: Andrea Sachs? Andy: Yes. Emily: Great. Follow me. Emily: Okay, so I was Miranda's second assistant, but her first assistant recently got promoted, and so now I'm the first. Andy: Oh, and you're replacing yourself. Emily: Well, I am trying. Miranda sacked the last two girls after only a few weeks. We need to find someone who can survive here. Do you understand? Andy: Yeah. Of course. Who's Miranda? Emily: Oh, my God. I will pretend you did not just ask me that. She's the editor-in-chief of Runway, not to mention a legend. You work a year for her, and you can get a job at any magazine you want. A million girls would kill for this job. Andy: It sounds like a great opportunity. I'd love to be considered. Emily: Andrea, Runway is a fashion magazine, so an interest in fashion is crucial. Andy: What makes you think I'm not interested in fashion?
Level 5
Willy Wonka is making chocolate. He meets Noodle, who has never tasted chocolate before.
Listen - answer the questions
How does this conversation end?
Why does Noodle say she wishes Willy hadn't given her chocolate?
What does Willy offer Noodle?
What does Willy need Noodle to do?
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Willy: How do you like it: dark, white, ?
Noodle: Now each day I don't have chocolate will be a little .
Noodle: What are you doing? Willy: I'm making chocolate, of course. How do you like it: dark, white, nutty? Noodle: I don't know. I've never had any. Willy: You've never had chocolate? Noodle: No. Willy: What?! You've never had chocolate? Noodle: Still no. Willy: Well, lucky for you, Noodle, I have a selection of the world's finest ingredients right here in my travel factory. Willy: Here. Try one. Noodle: Wish you hadn't done that. Willy: You don't like it? Noodle: No, I like it. It's just... Willy: What? Noodle: Now each day I don't have chocolate will be a little harder. Willy: Then how would you like to have all the chocolate you can eat every day for the rest of your life? Noodle: A lifetime supply? Willy: A lifetime supply. Noodle: What would I have to do? Willy: Not much. Just get me out of here.
Level 6
Bilbo Baggins is at his home. An old man named Gandalf appears at his door.
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What does this conversation mainly reveal about Bilbo?
How does Bilbo know Gandalf?
What does Gandalf say he is looking for?
How does Bilbo describe adventures?
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Bilbo: Nasty, , uncomfortable things.
Gandalf: Well you know my name, although you don't remember I to it. I'm Gandalf.
Bilbo: Can I help you? Gandalf: It remains to be seen. I'm looking for someone to share in an adventure. Bilbo: An adventure? No, I don't imagine anyone west of Bree would have much interest in adventures. Nasty, disturbing, uncomfortable things. Make you late for dinner! Gandalf: You've changed, and not entirely for the better, Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo: I'm sorry, do I know you? Gandalf: Well, you know my name, although you don't remember I belong to it. I'm Gandalf. Bilbo: Gandalf? Not Gandalf, the wandering wizard who made such excellent fireworks? Old Took used to have them on Midsummer's Eve! Well! I had no idea you were still in business. Gandalf: And where else should I be? Bilbo: Well... Gandalf: Well, I'm pleased to find you remember something about me, even if it's only my fireworks.