Basic Listening Lesson #18 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz What is the general mood of the ladies? Happy Sad Lonely Angry Why is Jane enjoying married life? Husband makes a lot of money Husband is loving and caring Husband is supportive and helpful Husband is smart and handsome What Jane and her husband to in the evenings? Go bowling for fun Take walks around the neighborhood Have a nice dinner together Watch TV together What is one thing that Jane and her husband NOT together on the weekend? Go out to the beach Go to a nice restaurant Go to watch a movie Go to a nice cafe Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Happy Husband is supportive and helpful Have a nice dinner together Go to watch a movie If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "Hey Jane How are you doing these days?" B: "Hi Martha Everything is perfect." A: "Are you enjoying married life?" B: "It couldn't be better My husband is so supportive with my work and he helps around the house so much." A: "You're so lucky I hope to get married to a guy like that." B: "I'm so happy Even though we are both working, we get to spend a lot of time with each other in the evening and on the weekends." A: "Do you guys anything special?" B: "In the evening, we just sit and talk over dinner But on the weekend, we try to go out to the beach or hit a nice restaurant, or go to a nice cafe." A: "Sound like everything is great." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Basic Listening Lesson #19 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz Why is Stacy so tired these days? Has to watch the kids, cook, clean, and laundry Has to work all day long Currently recovering from surgery and took pain medication She has the flu Why is Stacy doing all the work herself? She is a single mom working jobs Her husband is on business trips and is home to help Her husband helps a lot, but there is too much to Her husband only complains about his day and doesn't help What is one chore that the husband takes care of? Vacuuming Mowing the lawn Washing the car Dishes What is one change Stacy wants to see from her husband? To be more loving to be less lazy To be home more often To change jobs that require less traveling Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Has to watch the kids, cook, clean, and laundry Her husband only complains about his day and doesn't help Mowing the lawn To change jobs that require less traveling If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "Hey Stacy What's going on?" B: "I'm pretty tired these days." A: "Why? You're not working so don't you have a lot of time on your hands?" B: "I have so much house work to I have to take care of the kids, cook, clean, laundry, and the cycle never ends." A: "How about your husband Does he help much?" B: "Not at all He comes home and complains about his hard day at work He expects me to everything He even wants me to feed him sometimes Can you believe that?" A: "That sucks." B: "If he wasn't so lazy, I think I wouldn't have any complaints He mows the lawn, but can you believe he tried to convince me to it?" A: "That's crossing the line." B: "Oh well I'll have to live with it What else can I do?" You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Basic Listening Lesson #20 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz Where is this conversation taking place? At an electronice store At a clothing store At a coffee shop Over the phone What is the person shopping for? A tall vanilla latte A DVD player Her mother's birthday present For her boyfriend What did she end up buying for her boyfriend? Pants and a belt Shirt and tie Leather jacket iPod What is the return policy of this store? Only exchanges Return or exchanges allowed with receipt All sales are final with no returns or exchanges days for returns or exchanges with receipt Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers At a clothing store For her boyfriend Pants and a belt Return or exchanges allowed with receipt If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "Welcome Can I help you with anything?" B: "Hi I'm shopping for my boyfriend's birthday Do you have any suggestions?" A: "Let's see How about a nice shirt and tie? You can't go wrong there." B: "Well He doesn't wear ties that often." A: "We have some nice pants You can also get him a belt with it." B: "That sounds good Which one you recommend?" A: "These slacks are very popular He can wear them to dress up a little or on a normal casual day." B: "I like them Do you have matching belts?" A: "Yes Right over here." B: "How much are they?" A: "The pants are on sale for $40, and the belt is $25." B: "What is your return policy just in case he doesn't like them?" A: "Just save the receipt and we will gladly return or exchange them for you." B: "That sounds great I'll take them." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Basic Listening Lesson #21 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz What is the great news in the dialog? He received a job offer He got a promotion at work He gave an interview He wants to celebrate How did he feel about the interview? He thought he did bad He thought he did good He though he did perfect He didn't have an interview What are they going to to celebrate? Go to a party Go watch a movie Go drink beer Go play pool Who is paying for the celebration? Doesn't mention anything about who is paying Both of them will pay equally The friend with the good news The friend who heard the good news Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers He received a job offer He thought he did bad Go drink beer The friend with the good news If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "Hey John I have some great news." B: "What happened?" A: "I got a job offer from Dell." B: "That's great I thought you said you didn't get the job." A: "I thought I did bad on the interview, but I guess I was wrong I'm so happy right now." B: "I bet That's great news I'm very happy for you." A: "Thanks I feel like celebrating Let's go have a beer It's on me." B: "Sounds good." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Basic Listening Lesson #22 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz Why is Mike so happy? He won the lottery His wife won the lottery He passed the bar exam He passed the civil service exam Who will Mike call with this good news later? Hi brother His wife His parents His friend What does "cloud nine" mean? A state of extreme happiness To be in an airplane To be in a high elevation To be very disappointed How is the friend feeling after hearing this news from Mike? Sad and depressed Bitter and Jealous Happy for his friend Angry and surprised Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers He passed the bar exam Hi parents A state of extreme happiness Happy for his friend If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "Mike, did you win the lottery or something? Why the big smile?" B: "I'm so relieved I just passed the bar exam." A: "You did? That's great! You must be very happy now?" B: "That's an understatement I'm on cloud nine I couldn't be any happier." A: "Did you tell your parents yet?" B: "Not yet I didn't get a hold of them I'll try to call them again tonight." A: "They're probably going to be so happy." B: "I think so It's turning out to be a great day." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Starting work Both are similar He is looking forward to making work fun His friend If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "Hey Jack Are you excited about starting work?" B: "Yeah I'm really looking forward to it." A: "What was more exciting, starting college or starting work?" B: "They're pretty similar, but in different ways I really can't decide How about you?" A: "For me, I think starting school was more exciting." B: "Does that mean work isn't that great?" A: "It's different for everyone, but because I knew school was going to be so much fun, I really got excited about it." B: "But work is a huge portion of our lives I'm looking forward to making it fun." A: "That's a great attitude to have I don't think you'll have any problems in the workforce." B: "I hope you're right." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Basic Listening Lesson #28 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz What is the good news in this dialog? He just got a job He is going on a vacation He found a pretty girlfriend None of the above What is the bad news in this dialog? His wife is worried about their finances The job market is bad right now He lost his job All of the above What is the friend doing about the situation? Nothing he can about it Contact other friends who might be able to help find a job Talk to his manager about openings in their company None of the above What advice is the friend giving? To not worry as he will get through this To start saving money for the hard times To start working at a gas station temporarily All of the above Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers None of the above All of the above Contact other friends who might be able to help find a job To not worry as he will get through this If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "You don't look too well What's going on?" B: "I just lost my job I'm just worried about how I'm going to pay the bills." A: "I'm sorry to hear that Have you been looking for another job?" B: "I just started, but the job market is very bad right now I'm not optimistic about it." A: "That's tough What does your wife think about this?" B: "She's trying to be supportive, but I can tell she is very worried about our financial situation as well." A: "I have some friends who might be able to help you find a job I'll see what they can do." B: "I really appreciate your help." A: "No problem In the meantime, don't try to worry so much You'll get through this." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Basic Listening Lesson #29 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz Why doesn't Jackie look so well? She is sick She is stressed out She just had a fight with her boyfriend She just failed an exam Why is Jackie having a hard time keeping up with class? She was working part time She had to take care of her mother who was sick She couldn't understand the material and didn't look for help early enough She had too many classes to take and got behind What is the solution to get through this problem? Take her mother to the hospital Drop out of one class Find a tutor to help with this subject Study with a friend with encouragement What statement is true from this dialog? A new semester is about to start for school The mother is sick but is getting better They are both working to pay for school They both have exams coming up Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers She is stressed out She was working part time Study with a friend with encouragement They both have exams coming up If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "Hi Jackie You don't look too well What's going on?" B: "It's nothing I'm just a little stressed out." A: "Why? What's stressing you out?" B: "School Since I was working part time, I had a difficult time keeping up with class Now that we have exams coming up, I'm totally freaking out." A: "The best thing to is study as much as you can I'm sure you'll alright." B: "I hope so I guess I won't be sleeping for the next days That's what it'll take." A: "I have to study for an exam too Why don't we study together We can encourage each other." B: "That will be great." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Basic Listening Lesson #30 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz What they plan on doing tonight? Go play basketball with friends Work all night long for tomorrow's presentation Drink and get drunk Stay home and rest Why they plan on going out tonight? To forget about work Because work is stressful To get drunk All of the above How late they plan on staying out tonight? Until the next morning Not too late After they are both drunk Until in the morning Where they plan on going? To the local bar To a restaurant To a club in downtown None of the above Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Drink and get drunk All of the above Not too late None of the above If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "Hey Mike What are you doing tonight?" B: "Nothing planned How about you?" A: "Work is kicking my ass I'm so stressed Let's go grab a drink." B: "I'm always up for a drink To tell you the truth, it's been quite stressful here too." A: "I say we get drunk tonight I don't want to think about all this stuff." B: "But we have to work tomorrow." A: "We won't stay out too late I just need to forget about work." B: "I hear ya Let's it." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Basic Listening Lesson #31 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz What is the topic of this dialog? University classes A friend who is not himself lately Partying and drinking A friend with a pretty girlfriend Why is Sam depressed? He failed an important exam His girlfriend broke up with him He wasn't invited to a big party He failed one of his university classes What has Sam been doing for the last several days? Sitting in his room Exercising all day long Thinking about his girlfriend None of the above What are they going to about Sam? Try to take him out Talk to his girlfriend Help him study None of the above Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers A friend who is not himself lately He failed an important exam Sitting in his room Try to take him out If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "Hey Mike What are you doing?" B: "Nothing much What are you up to?" A: "I was just concerned about Sam He hasn't been himself lately." B: "He took the civil service exam and failed." A: "That sucks He must feel depressed." B: "Yeah He's been sitting in his room everyday for the last days." A: "Why don't we take him out? We can try to take his mind off of it In the least show him that we're there for him." B: "That's a great idea Why don't you call him I already talked to him a couple of times and it might be good for him to hear from somebody else." A: "Ok I'll call you back after I'm done." B: "Sounds good." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Basic Listening Lesson #32 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz Where is this dialog occurring? At a restaurant Over the phone At the park At a movie theater Why is one of the person scared? Boyfriend is bothering her A stranger followed her into the store A movie she just watched was scary She had a nightmare What is Tina going to for her scared friend? Go over to her house and watch a comedy together Rent a DVD that is funny for Tina Keep talking to her until she is not scared anymore Have a party for her What time of day is this dialog taking place? In the morning At lunch time In the afternoon In the evening Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Over the phone A movie she just watched was scary Go over to her house and watch a comedy together In the evening If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "Hello?" B: "Hey Tina What are you doing?" A: "I was just watching TV What's going on with you?" B: "I just watched a movie and I'm scared." A: "What did you watch?" B: "I saw the Sixth Sense I didn't know it was going to be so scary." A: "I remember that It was a great movie But it was definitely scary." B: "If you're not busy, you want to come over? I'm afraid to be alone." A: "Sure I can come over What should we do?" B: "How about if we watch a comedy I need something to get my mind off the frightening images I have from the Sixth Sense." A: "Ok I'll get ready and leave I'll see you in about 20 minutes." B: "Hurry, ok It's dark out." A: "Don't worry, nothings going to happen I'll be there real soon." B: "Ok See you soon." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Basic Listening Lesson #33 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz What is Mark doing right now? Playing basketball Watching TV Studying for an exam Eating lunch What day of the week is it? Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday What are they planning on doing? Planning to watch TV Planning to play basketball Planning on going to Starbucks Planning on shopping with their girlfriend When are they going to meet? Tomorrow after lunch In 30 minutes In hour On Sunday Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Watching TV Saturday Planning on going to Starbucks In 30 minutes If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "Hey Mark What are you doing?" B: "Just watching some TV." A: "Anything interesting on?" B: "Not really Just watching the sports highlight on ESPN." A: "So I take it you're pretty bored too." B: "Just killing time until I find something to What are you up to?" A: "It's Saturday and we are sitting at home doing nothing What's wrong with us?" B: "You wanna shoot some hoops?" A: "I already tried to call up some of the guys, but they are all busy." B: "Where's your girlfriend? I thought you were going out with her today." A: "She's out shopping with her friends." B: "Let's go to Starbucks and think of something to then." A: "Aright Do you have any cigarettes?" B: "I only have a couple left Why don't you pick some up on the way." A: "Ok See you there in about 30 minutes." B: "Aright See you there." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Basic Listening Lesson #34 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions until after you have listened to the audio file Reading the questions first will not help you improve your English listening skills Step 2: Quiz What does having a long face represent? The face is not short The face is narrow but long Represents happiness Represents unhappiness What happened at work that caused the long face? He got a promotion A different person got a promotion He got a raise He lost his job What topic are they talking about? Fun classes at school Being busy at work Stress from work Drinking and partying What they plan on drinking? Coke Whiskey Beer Water Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Represents unhappiness A different person got a promotion Stress from work Beer If you are uncertain about the answers to the questions, listen to the audio file again after having read the questions After you have made all your selections, you may view the answers to see how you did Step 3: Review Conversation Dialog A: "Why the long face?" B: "I'm getting sick of work man I can't take the political bull in the company any more." A: "Did you just get your review or something?" B: "Yeah, but that's not why I am upset I just found out another guy got a promotion He doesn't know how to anything He sits there and kisses the managers butt all day long." A: "That sucks." B: "I'm just pissed that management can't see behind his smooth talking lies." A: "Look on the bright side At least you have a job." B: "Yeah I shouldn't stress about this anymore It's not like I can anything about it." A: "Exactly Instead, we should have some drinks tonight." B: "How about a cold bottle of beer." A: "Now you're talking." You should read the Conversation Dialog to help you study after going through the listening lesson Do not view the Conversation Dialog prior to listening to the audio, or prior to answering all the questions Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal