Speaker3 (00:00): Good morning, Ms. Barnes. Im Max Ricardo, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Its a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Ricardo. Thank you for inviting me for an interview. Your resume is very impressive. I see that you have eight years of experience in both marketing and sales. We could use another ambitious sales manager to join our sales force. Can you tell me more about your experience in sales? Sure. At my last job, I worked as a sales manager for South America. Speaker2 (00:31): I enjoy sales because its challenging and gives me a sense of pride when I successfully close a deal. But actually, Im more interested in the marketing position I saw advertised. Speaker3 (00:43): I see that you really excelled in your position as sales manager. May I ask why youre interested in switching back to marketing? I really missed the creativity and writing involved in marketing. Speaker2 (00:54): Also, with sales, I was traveling almost every two weeks, which was hard for me and my family. I realized I had better look for a job with less travel. Speaker3 (01:04): It seems that you are quite capable in both positions. I saw the sample marketing materials you submitted. I think you have a lot to offer. Thank you, Mr. Ricardo. Thats very encouraging.
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Listening
Ex1: Answer the questions
Speaker3 (00:00):
Good morning, Ms Barnes I'm Max Ricardo, Vice President of Sales and Marketing It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr Ricardo Thank you for inviting me for an interview Your resume is very impressive I see that you have eight years of experience in both marketing and sales We could use another ambitious sales manager
to join our sales force Can you tell me more about your experience in sales? Sure At my last job, I worked
as a sales manager for South America
Speaker2 (00:31):
I enjoy sales because it's challenging and gives me a sense of pride when I successfully close a deal But actually, I'm more interested in the marketing position I saw advertised
Speaker3 (00:43):
I see that you really excelled in your position as sales manager May I ask why you're interested in switching back to marketing? I really missed the creativity and writing involved in marketing
Speaker2 (00:54):
Also, with sales, I was traveling almost every two weeks, which was hard for me and my family I realized I had better look for a job with less travel
Speaker3 (01:04):
It seems that you are quite capable in both positions I saw the sample marketing materials you submitted I think you have a lot to offer Thank you, Mr Ricardo That's very encouraging
1 Why is Ms Barnes meeting with Mr Ricardo?
a To discuss a sales opportunity
b To sell him marketing materials
c To schedule a work trip
d To interview for a job
2 Which word best describes what Mr Ricardo thinks about Ms Barnes's resume?
a Encouraging
b Challenging
c Creative
d Impressive
3 Ms Barnes has been working in marketing and sales for two years.
a True
b False
c We don't know
4 What type of position does Mr Ricardo say he's looking to fill?
a Sales assistant
b Sales manager
c Graphic designer
d Marketing manager
5 Ms Barnes has been very successful as a sales manager.
a True
b False
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6 Ms Barnes says she enjoys being a sales manager because
a She finds it challenging
b She likes to write
c She is able to express her creativity
d She gets to travel a lot
7 What does Mr Ricardo ask Ms Barnes?
a Why she wants to go back to marketing
b What her expected salary would be
c When she would be able to start working
d If she's willing to travel
8 Mr Ricardo
a believes Ms Barnes has talent in both sales and maketing
b tries to convince Ms Barnes to stay in sales
c has not seen Ms Barnes's marketing materials
d wants Ms Barnes to travel to South America
9 Which adjective best describes how Ms Barnes probably feels at the end of the conversation?
a Encouraged
b Nervous
c Disappointed
d Grateful
10 It seems that Mr Ricardo does not want to hire Ms Barnes.
a True
b False
c We don't know
Ex2: Answer the questions
Speaker3 (00:00):
With us today is Darcy McAdams Darcy is a psychologist and yoga instructor and now an author Her first book,
My Yoga, My Life, is fast becoming a bestseller Tell us about yourself, Darcy
Speaker2 (00:15):
Thank you for having me, Luke Four years ago, after ten years working as a psychologist, I started going to yoga once a week I was impressed at how quickly yoga improved my physical health and my emotional well-being I know what you mean
Speaker3 (00:31):
I began taking yoga classes three years ago, and I feel like a different person I find the deep breathing so calming Speaker2 (00:38):
That's exactly how I feel So I decided to start using yoga as part of my method of treatment My patients were so grateful I wanted others to benefit from this method, so I wrote a book I see your book covers a variety of subjects
Speaker3 (00:54):
You have a chapter about healthy eating, the importance of sleep, and, of course, how to use yoga to handle life's major and minor problems
Speaker2 (01:02):
Yes, all of these are connected and contribute to the success we enjoy when we face an issue and are able to overcome it Thank you, Darcy
Speaker3 (01:12):
Listeners who are interested in purchasing a copy of My Yoga, My Life can order the book through Darcy's website, www.myyogamylife.com
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a Darcie's new book
b How diet affects your well-being
c Why Darcie enjoys yoga
d The best yoga classes
2 Darcie is a psychologist.
a True
b False
c We don't know
3 When did Darcie start doing yoga?
a Last year
b Three years ago
c Four years ago
d Ten years ago
4 The interviewer says yoga makes him feel
a bored
b healthy
c energized
d calm
5 Darcie says "That's exactly how I feel!" Which sentence from the podcast is most similar?
a "All of these are connected."
b "Thank you for having me."
c "I know what you mean."
d "I wanted others to benefit."
6 How does Darcie describe her patients' reaction to yoga as part of their treatment?
a Hesitant
b Excited
c Overwhelmed
d Thankful
7 Darcie's patients convinced her to write a book.
a True
b False
c We don't know
8 Darcie's book is mostly for people dealing with major life problems.
a True
b False
c We don't know
9 Which topic might NOT be covered in the book?
a How yoga helps us
b The importance of sleep
c Healthy eating
d Feeling grateful
10 Why does the interviewer tell listeners to go to Darcie's Web site?
a To sign up for a yoga class
b To order the book
c To make an appointment
d To invite her to speak
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Speaker2 (00:00):
Hi, Mark How's it going? I haven't seen you since I left the company eight months ago Honestly, Lydia, I'm under a lot of pressure I'm sorry to hear that Is it pressure at work?
Speaker3 (00:12):
Yes, that's part of it Our year-end sales figures weren't what we expected, so I need to implement a plan to boost sales
Speaker2 (00:20):
That does sound stressful, but I'm sure you and your new international sales team will find a way to
improve sales Thanks for the support, Lydia On top of that, my wife, Rena, recently lost her full-time news writing job, so now she's unemployed Oh, no That must be very hard Do you think she'd be interested in becoming self-employed? She considered doing freelance work, but decided against it It really isn't her preference
Speaker3 (00:47):
She enjoys the social aspect of working in an office She also likes the fringe benefits of working for a company, such as health insurance and vacation days I understand Being self-employed isn't for everyone, but for me, it works There are many amazing benefits to owning my own business
Speaker2 (01:06):
I enjoy the flexibility and feel like I'm fulfilling my dream Glad to hear you're happy Perhaps you can speak with Rena Maybe she'll reconsider
1 What is the conversation mainly about?
a Lydia's new business
b Lydia's old job
c Some problems Mark is dealing with
d Mark's new sales team
2 What is most likely the relationship between the two speakers?
a They are married
b They are business partners
c They are siblings
d They used to be coworkers
3 Why is Mark under pressure at work?
a He needs to find a way to increase sales
b The company doesn't have enough sales people
c He is afraid he may lose his job
d The company may consider closing
4 Who is Rina?
a Mark's wife
b Lydia's coworker
c Mark's boss
d Lydia's friend
5 What is Rina's main problem?
a She doesn't have health insurance
b She's unemployed
c She wants to quit her job
d She doesn't have enough vacation days
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a True
b False
c We don't know
7 Which of the following is NOT identified as a benefit to working for a company?
a Flexibility
b Vacation days
c Social aspect
d Health insurance
8 Lydia believes that being self-employed may not be suitable for everyone.
a False
b We don't know
c True
9 At the end of the conversation, Mark suggests that Lydia
a and Rina open a business
b join his sales team
c speak with Rina
d close her business
10 Mark thinks that Rina will definitely be interested in becoming self-employed.
a True
b False
c We don't know
Vocabulary
Ex1: Điền các từ sau vào chỗ trống” _”:
just this one
in order to
majority
let me be frank
motivation
I'd hate to have
surrounded by
Benjamin: Hey Luciana, do you want to go to the football game tomorrow? It'll be fun! Luciana: Benjamin, 1. _ That really doesn't sound enjoyable to me I mean I'm happy to spend time with you, but football games just don't interest me
Benjamin: Come on It's a big game The 2 of the school will be there
3 you miss out on this social experience Please come
Luciana: Oh alright But 4. _time
Benjamin: Great! Trust me, even if you don't enjoy watching football you'll enjoy being 5. friends!
1 let me be frank
2 majority
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4 just this one
5 surrounded by
Ex2: Điền các từ sau vào chỗ trống” _”:
do me a favor
work things out
it's not as if
determined to
seriously doubt whether
I have difficulty
what's been going on
Dear Jaimie,
I wanted to write and tell you 1 in my life Things haven't been going well I'm finding this new job very stressful My hours are very long, and they sometimes ask me to work on the weekends At first, I was 2 _make it work After all, I just got this job But I 3 _I'll be able to continue like this for much longer It's gotten to a point where 4 sleeping at night because of all the stress from work I'd really like to talk to you more about this Maybe you can help me 5
Thanks!
Angela
1 what's been going on,
2 determined to,
3 seriously doubt whether,
4 I have difficulty,
5 work things out
Ex3: Điền các từ sau vào chỗ trống” _”:
honorary member
cover expenses
impressed
shelter
donation
greatly appreciated
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Clyde: Congratulations! What did you do to earn such an honor?
Robert: I made a 2 They were very appreciative and said that the amount was more than enough to 3 for a year You know I've always loved animals I'm glad I found a way to help them
Clyde: Wow, Robert That's very generous of you I'm 4
Robert: Thanks, Clyde They've also invited me to come visit the new animal 5
_they hope to open soon The visit is scheduled for two weeks from now
1 honorary member
2 donation
3 cover expenses
4 impressed
5 shelter
Ex4: Điền các từ trong ngoặc() vào chỗ trống” _”
Donovan: Hey Janice did you see that TV program last night about life on the 1
(International Space Station/ deep space/ mission)?
Janice: Yes, I watched it with my family It was really interesting, especially the day-to-day experiences of the 2 _(altitudes/ astronauts/ asteroids) I loved learning about what they eat in space, where they sleep, and how they exercise
Donovan: Me too! But I don't think I'd like the feeling of 3. (survival/ pioneer/ weightlessness)
Janice: Oh, I think it looks fun! Though, I don't know if I could handle being on
a 4. _(spacecraft/ resource/ survival)for an extended period of time I'd miss my family too much
Donovan: True, that would be hard I really admire the astronauts who go on these dangerous but important 5 (asteroids/ pioneers/ missions)
1 International Space Station
2 astronauts
3 weightlessness
4 spacecraft
5 missions
Ex5: Điền các từ sau vào chỗ trống” _”:
reduce
job security
ambitious
aggressive
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sales force
From: Natasha Rozenberg
To: Richard Fenton
Subject: Account executive position
Hi Richard,
I just interviewed Robert Sterling for the 1 position He seems to be a very hard worker We need someone 2. like that Did you get a chance to review his resume? He spoke very well during the interview, and has excellent communication skills
He also seems polite and eager to please, unlike the other candidate, who I found to be too 3 He's also very knowledgeable about our company I think he'd be a great addition to the 4 _ He’s available to start next week I'd like to hire him, but I wanted to hear your opinion before we give him a 5
Thanks,
Natasha
1 account executive
2 ambitious
3 aggressive
4 sales force
5 response
Gramma
Ex1: Điền các từ trong ngoặc() vào chỗ trống” _”
Lena: Eleanor, how are you? I haven't seen you in a while
Eleanor: Well, 1 _(although/ therefore/ now that)the kids all have after-school activities, I spend most afternoons driving them around town It's exhausting!
Lena: Yes, it sounds tiring! To tell you the truth, I decided not to sign my kids up for any after-school activities this year 2. _(despite/ although/ because)their objections Eleanor: Wow, I wish I could do that Since they all had such a good time last year, they begged me to sign them up again 3 (Seeing that/ Although/ Since)it's difficult for me, at least the kids are having fun
Lena: That's a good way to look at it 4 ( Because/ In spite of/ Although)my kids have so much time in the afternoons now, I hope they'll use it to do some homework!
1 although
2 despite
3 Although
4 In spite of
Ex2: Điền các từ sau vào chỗ trống” _”:
It is
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wasn't
there are
are there
it was
it seems
It was announced this week that a new playground will be built in the neighborhood Though 1 _many residents who are very happy with the news, not everyone is Some residents are saying that it 2 _fair to make the decision without consulting them first They said that having a playground will make it very noisy for the people who live in the houses nearby Supporters of the new playground say
3 _cause a disturbance to the nearby residents Some have suggested moving the playground to a different location 4. difficult to say whether or not that is a
possibility However, 5. _that without a compromise, the building plans will have to
be delayed
1 there are
2 isn't
3 It won't
4 It is
5 It seems
Ex3: Điền các từ trong ngoặc() vào chỗ trống” _”
Mark: So, 1 (wouldn't you/ will you/ would you)come to Spain with us next month? Diego: I'm sorry I still don't know I 2 (would know/ won't know/ will know)until
my parents tell me if they can help pay for the plane ticket
Mark: So, you 3 _(won't come/ would come/ wouldn't come)if you had the money? Diego: That's right I just didn't save enough from my summer job to be able to afford this trip on my own
Mark: I 4 (won't/ wouldn't/ will)worry How about this? If you don't get money from your parents, I'll lend you the money for a ticket You'll pay me back when you can Diego: Wow, Mark! 5 _(You would/ You wouldn't/ You won't)really do that for me? You're a great friend!
1 Would you
2 Won't know
3 Wouldn't come
4 Won't
5 You would
Ex4: Điền các từ trong ngoặc() vào chỗ trống” _”
There is a nationwide trend in which people are choosing to become self-employed, rather than work for someone else I was interested in finding out what types of businesses these people were building, so I interviewed 1 _(American/ several/ working)young business owners Jacob Miller was one of them Miller is a 22-year-old 2 (brilliant/ tall/ business school)graduate Miller is very accomplished for his age He currently owns
Trang 10a profitable, online, 3 (retail/ new/ large)store Miller sells all kinds of photo gifts, such as colorful mugs, personalized calendars, large plastic 4 (serving/ square/ black)trays, and many other products I visited his Web site and was so impressed that I bought white 5 (large/ ceramic/ three)photo mugs for all the family!
1 several
2 business school
3 retail
4 serving
5 ceramic
Ex5: Điền các từ sau vào chỗ trống” _”:
mustn't
might be able to
may
will
need to
ought to
Carlos: There is a seminar on Artificial Intelligence on May 16th I 1 _want to go to
it Would you want to go?
Andrea: That does sound interesting Is that next week? I actually 2 _check if I'm available that day I think I may have an appointment
Carlos: Yes, it's next Tuesday It's the whole day, from 8:30 in the morning until 5:00 in the afternoon If it works for you, then we can go together The university doesn't host these kinds of seminars too often, so we really 3 _take advantage of the
opportunity!
Andrea: Yeah, you're right I 4 definitely check my schedule I 5 move
my appointment to the following week
1 mustn’t
2 need to
3 ought to
4 may
5 might be able to
Reading
Ex1: Answer the questions
No More Worries!
by Philip Gantz
Do you feel down in the dumps? Are you under stress? Don't worry! You're not alone! Many people have trouble coping with feelings of anxiety and depression There are all sorts of things in life that cause anxiety Tension at work may make you feel stressed Perhaps you are struggling with personal relationships Maybe you are worried about how you're going to pay the bills Don't ignore your feelings!