Advanced Listening Lesson #01 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 two states are the guys from? New York and Oregon California and New York Texas and California Texas and New York What year are the two students in? Both are freshman One is a freshman and the other is a sophomore One is a sophomore and the other is a junior Both are senior What university are they currently at? Austin Stanford Berkeley UCLA What are all the majors that were brought up? Political Science, English Literature, and Electical Engineering Science, English Literature, and Mechanical Engineering Biology, English, and Chemical Engineering None of the above Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Texas and California Both are freshman Berkeley Political Science, English Literature, and Electical Engineering 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 My name is Mark." B: "Mark? I'm Bill Glad to meet you." A: "Yeah So where are you from?" B: "I'm from Houston Texas." A: "Oh I'm from Southern California." B: "There must be a lot of cute girls over there huh?" A: "Hell yeah But most of them are hoochies." B: "That sucks So, what year are you?" A: "I'm a freshman." B: "This is my first year too." A: "So what made you decide to come to California for school? I hear Austin is a good school." B: "It's aright, but I think Berkeley is better." A: "So is this where you wanted to come?" B: "To tell you the truth, I wanted to go to Stanford I made it on the waiting list, but ninety nine percent of the people accepted to Stanford go there Like, who wouldn't right?" A: "Very true But this is still a good school." B: "I'm not complaining I just know that I wanted to come to California Texas is cool and all, but I wanted to experience different things." A: "That's good Do you know what you plan on majoring in?" B: "I was thinking about political science, but now I'm leaning towards English literature How about you?" A: "I plan on majoring in double E." B: "Do you know where the Smith building is? I have to pick up the syllabus for my psychology class I missed the first day." A: "That's a great start It's over there by the library." B: "It was nice meeting you." A: "Yeah We should hang out later." B: "Cool I'll see you tomorrow in class then." A: "Aright Later." Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Advanced Listening Lesson #02 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 Jack so tired? He was up all night drinking at a party He was up all night studying He got sick and is feeling tired all the time None of the above What does cramming mean in this dialog? To drink as much as possible in a short amount of time To pack for vacation using one small bag To last minute studying To have muscle pain from running too much What subject and how many pages does one student have to write? pages for English literature 10 pages for English literature pages for Psychology 10 pages for Psychology Why are they going to meet on Saturday? Because one student will help the other in Biology Because one student will help the other in Chemistry To share notes in the history class they are taking To study together for the Psychology exam Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers He was up all night studying To last minute studying 10 pages for Psychology Because one student will help the other in Chemistry 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 You look tired What's going on?" B: "It's finals week and I have been up all night studying." A: "How many exams you have left?" B: "Three more to go?" A: "Have you been keeping up, or are you cramming everything?" B: "If I was keeping up, I wouldn't need to stay up all night." A: "Ha ha Looks like you are in for a tough week." B: "Tell me about it How about you? What have you been up to?" A: "I finished my last final this morning." B: "So you're completely done?" A: "No I have one more report that is due this Friday I haven't started it yet, but it shouldn't be too tough." B: "How many pages you have to write?" A: "It's a 10 page paper on habitual behavior for psychology 211." B: "You wanna take one of my exams for me?" A: "I would if I could, but you know that's not possible." B: "Yeah, I know." A: "If you need help with your chemistry class, I can help you over the weekend." B: "That would be great." A: "Let's get together Saturday around lunch time." B: "You don't know how much this means to me Thanks." A: "Don't mention it I'll see you on Saturday." 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 Advanced Listening Lesson #03 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 the conversation taking place? In an apartment At a friends house At the dormitory In the classroom Where is Ontario? In Canada In Washington State In California In Texas Select the statement that is true about which state this dialog is occuring? Not mentioned, but definitely not in Washington Not mentioned, but definitely not in California Not mentioned, but definitely not in Texas It is definitely in California From the dialog, what indicates that they will be good roommates? They both come from the same state They are both freshman They are both night people They both enjoy drinking Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers At the dormitory In California Not mentioned, but definitely not in California They are both night people 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 My name is Jack." B: "Hey Jack I'm Seth." A: "It's nice to meet you." B: "Looks like we're going to be roommates." A: "Yeah." B: "So where are you from?" A: "I'm from Tacoma How about you?" B: "I'm from Ontario." A: "In Canada?" B: "No It's in California It's a smaller city in southern California." A: "So what made you come here?" B: "I wanted to go to a different state." A: "I see Hey, if you don't mind, I took this side of the room." B: "No problem They look the same to me." A: "Are you a morning person or a night person." B: "I'm a night person." A: "That's great So am I I like to sleep in the morning." B: "That should work out well then." 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 Advanced Listening Lesson #04 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 Sara showing Jessica around? Because Sara is the landlord Because Sara is collecting rent Because Sara was there first and is being friendly Because Jessica asked her What is one thing they have in common? They both are morning people They both like music They both like watching TV They both like the same type of boys Sara brought a TV for the room What did Jessica bring with her? A Television also A stereo A microwave oven A refrigerator Where is the cafeteria located? In the building next door In the building Across the street on campus There is no cafeteria Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Because Sara was there first and is being friendly They both like watching TV A refrigerator In the building 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 I'm Sara." B: "My name is Jessica It's nice to meet you." A: "Yes It's nice to meet you as well." B: "Have you been here long?" A: "I got here about an hour ago Do you want me to show you around?" B: "Yeah That would be great The most important is the bathroom right?" A: "Definitely But we have to share the bathroom with the whole floor The break room is over there The bathroom is right across from the break room, and finally, the RA (resident advisor) is in room 315." B: "I'm glad there is a TV in the break room I like to watch TV." A: "Me too So I brought one I haven't unpacked it yet, but it's a little TV that works." B: "Cool I brought a refrigerator I like to store some snacks in there Feel free to use it." A: "That would be perfect I think we're going to have a great time." B: "Do you sleep pretty late, or are you a morning person." A: "I have never been either I'm very flexible with sleeping times Anyways, I'm a deep sleeper so a little noise never bothers me." B: "That's good to know I'm usually a night person, but I'm very quiet if my roommate is sleeping." A: "As long as you don't blast the music while I'm sleeping, I should be fine Did you eat lunch yet?" B: "No Is there a cafeteria in the building?" A: "Yeah I'll show you." 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 Advanced Listening Lesson #05 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 the conversation taking place? At an apartment complex At the dormitory At a fraternity house Over the phone How much is the person asking for rent? $800 a month $800 a month plus half the bills $425 a month $425 a month plus half the bills What concern did the person have regarding the place? How many kids were present How many parties they have The noise level The distance from school When they plan on meeting? In 15 minutes Later that evening Tomorrow Tomorrow evening Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Over the phone $425 a month plus half the bills The noise level In 15 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: "I'm calling about the available room Is it still available?" B: "Yes it is Do you know where we're located?" A: "Yeah I drove by this morning and I liked the location What's the rent?" B: "It's $850 a month So you would pay $425 a month plus half of the bills." A: "How big is the place?" B: "It's a two bedroom, one bath and roughly about 800 square feet." A: "Is the complex pretty quiet? Can you hear a lot of noise or anything like that?" B: "They have a strict policy in the apartment complex concerning noise level So it stays very quiet after 10 PM." A: "Are you the only person who lives there now?" B: "Yeah I'm only looking for one roommate." A: "Everything sounds good Can we schedule a time to meet so I can look at the place?" B: "I'm available anytime today or tomorrow." A: "How about if I come over now?" B: "That works with me But what is your name?" A: "Oh, my name is Brad." B: "Ok I'm Randy So I'll see you in a bit?" A: "Should only take about 15 minutes to get there." 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 Answers One person knows her from middle school and the other from university They majored in the same subject Both A and B Possibly a start of a relationship 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 there Do you know anyone here?" B: "I'm a friend of Stacy." A: "Stacy Miller? I know her." B: "Really? How you know her?" A: "We went to middle school together." B: "That's cool What a small world." A: "So how you know Stacy?" B: "We went to the same sorority." A: "What did you major in?" B: "I majored in Sociology." A: "Really? Me too That's kinda cool." B: "Where did you go to school?" A: "I went to Berkley." B: "So what are you doing here in New York?" A: "I work at a consulting firm." B: "Isn't that hard work?" A: "It was in the beginning, but I got used to it It's a lot of hours though." B: "I bet I don't like working more than 40 hours I need time to play." A: "I hear that I wish I had more time to play But I like my job." B: "I think it is important to like your job." A: "I like talking with you." B: "Really? I feel the same way." A: "Do, you wanna go out sometime, like dinner or something?" B: "I'd like that Here, let me give you my number." 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 Advanced Listening Lesson #11 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 are these people planning a trip to Cancun? For a family vacation For their honeymoon For a business trip For a bachelor party Why did they decide on Cancun over the Caribbean? One person has been to the Caribbean before Cancun is supposed to have better weather that weekend Cancun was much cheaper Caribbean hotels were all full They have a lot of information about Cancun Where did they get this information? They are looking at brochures They are getting a lot of information from the Internet They had a friend who told them everything about Cancun She has been there before so she knows many of the activities When they plan on going to Cancun? Next summer In the fall In a couple of months In a couple of weeks Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers For their honeymoon Cancun was much cheaper They are looking at brochures In a couple of months 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 honey, where you think we should go for our honeymoon?" B: "I always wanted to go to Mexico Cancun is supposed to be a great place." A: "That sounds pretty good But how about the Caribbean?" B: "That doesn't sound too bad either Do you know how much it would cost for airfare and hotel?" A: "If we go for nights, then the total for airfare and hotel would be about one thousand seven hundred dollars How much would it be to go to Cancun?" B: "I found a deal for only twelve hundred dollars." A: "That's a lot cheaper Let's go to Cancun then." B: "Really? That sounds great I picked up a lot of brochures Let's take a look at all the things we can do." A: "That reminds me I better make sure my passport is not expired." B: "You better make sure If it's expired, you have to hurry and renew it." A: "We still have a couple of months No rush." B: "What you want to in Cancun?" A: "I want to golf at least one day And I also want to try surfing Do they have instructors on the beach?" B: "Yeah This brochure shows lesson and equipment rentals and everything That shouldn't be a problem I want to try snorkeling." A: "Do we need to buy snorkeling gear?" B: "No We can just rent it there." A: "Sounds like we're going to have fun." B: "I know I can't wait It's going to be so fun." 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 Advanced Listening Lesson #12 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 country is Cancun in? Canada Australia United States Mexico What type of place is Cancun considered from the dialog? A big tourist place An adventurous place A small local city A dangerous place How many days are they going to Cancun for? days days days days Where does the friend want to go for her honeymoon? Canada Australia United States Mexico Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Mexico A big tourist place days Australia 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: "Where are you guys going for your honeymoon?" B: "We decided on Cancun, Mexico." A: "I've been there before It's a great place." B: "What did you there?" A: "There is so much to It's a big tourist place so there is access to everything." B: "That's good I'm looking forward to our honeymoon Especially after all the wedding plans I had to do." A: "How long are you going for?" B: "We decided on days We are leaving on Sunday and returning on Saturday." A: "That should give you plenty of time Do you have all your travel plans in order?" B: "We just booked our flight and got our room Everything is set." A: "You're going to have so much fun I'm so jealous." B: "When you get married, you'll have your chance." A: "I need to find a guy first." B: "Where you want to go for your honeymoon?" A: "Since I've been to Mexico and Hawaii before, I want to go to Australia." B: "That sounds great It's a little out of our budget so we didn't even consider Australia." A: "For the price, Cancun is one of the best so don't have any regrets It is a great place So you have a ride to the airport?" B: "My brother is going to drop us off." A: "Looks like everything is set Just make sure to take a camera I know many people who forgot to take a camera on there honeymoon." B: "Will Thanks." 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 Advanced Listening Lesson #13 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 did Samantha start exercising? To look good in bed Started dating a personal trainer Wants to look perfect All of the above How long have they been dating? A week A month and a half months months What area is the father suffering from? Back pains Stomach pains Chest pains Leg pains What is the diagnosis that the father received from the doctors? Hasn't been to the doctors yet He has stomach flu Doctors not know yet None of the above Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers All of the above A month and a half Stomach pains Doctors not know yet 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 Samantha You've been so busy lately What have you been up to?" B: "Hey Jackie I started dating this cute guy and decided to start exercising." A: "You're not out of shape You look fine." B: "Well, this guy I am seeing is a personal trainer and he has a perfect body Compared to him, I need some work." A: "How long have you seen him?" B: "We've been together for about a month and a half." A: "Did you sleep with him yet?" B: "Not yet But before I get into bed with him, I want to look fit." A: "That's not the greatest reason to exercise, but I guess it is a valid one." B: "How about you? Anything new in your life?" A: "My father is a little ill He has been to the doctor's quite a bit lately but they don't know what is wrong with him He complains about stomach pains a lot these days." B: "I'm sorry to hear that Any idea what could have caused it?" A: "He says it is because he didn't take care of himself when he was young That's why I want to start thinking about my health." B: "I think it is important to take care of yourself while you are young too Even though my reasons are not the best, at least I am working on it." A: "How are your parents doing?" B: "They're doing great I'm thankful that they are healthy." A: "That's good to hear Well, I gotta get running now I'll catch you later." B: "Ok Send my regards to your father." A: "I will Thanks." 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 Advanced Listening Lesson #14 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 Billy on a diet? Wants to be mentally and physically healthy prior to proposing Wants to look sexy for her girlfriend Feels sick all the time and wants to improve his health Because he has diabetes and the doctor told him to lose weight What is a six pack in this conversation? cans of cold beer bottles of coke packs of cigarettes muscles in the stomach showing up What type of special is available at the gym? No specials right now, but will have one in the winter Free for the first three months Free enrollment and first month free Free enrollment and half price on the first month What time are they going to meet? In the morning In the afternoon At 3pm Undecided He will call in the morning Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Wants to be mentally and physically healthy prior to proposing muscles in the stomach showing up Free enrollment and first month free Undecided He will call in the morning 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: "Wow Billy Looks like you lost a lot of weight I could hardly recognize you." B: "Thanks I've been on a diet for about months I'm going to ask Rachel to marry me soon and I want to be mentally and physically healthy." A: "What does being overweight have anything to with marriage? If you love each other, that's enough right?" B: "Yeah, but I want to show her how much she means to me, and this is one way of proving it I am changing for the better." A: "Good for you Hey, when you plan on proposing to her?" B: "I think I am going to propose to her on our year anniversary." A: "Is she expecting it, or will it be a surprise?" B: "I think she expects me to ask her one of these days, but not anytime soon." A: "You sure you want to settle down already? You're only 25 years old?" B: "Yeah, I didn't think I would get married until I was 30, but when you know she is the one, why wait." A: "That's true Hey, I hope everything works out You're going to invite me to your wedding right?" B: "Of course man." A: "Gosh, I'm still shocked how much weight you lost You're getting real skinny now." B: "I am working on a six pack now I have two lines starting to show up I've been spending a lot of time at the gym It is hard work, but I feel so good after working out." A: "Where you work out?" B: "I have a membership at Bally's It's not too expensive and I like all the equipment they have." A: "I've been thinking about joining a gym Are they having any specials right now?" B: "Yeah, they They have free enrollment and first month free You should come by I'll show you around I can take in a guest so you can try it out before signing up." A: "That sounds good Let's go this Saturday." B: "Cool I'll call you in the morning." 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 Advanced Listening Lesson #15 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 How did Robert propose? Took her to the restaurant and had the ring in the food Took her to a baseball game and the announcer displayed the words on the big screen Had a ring inside a Valentines day present Ask her in front of her father How many people are mentioned as a either maid of honor, brides maid, or candle lighter? When they plan on getting married? On July 4th - Independence Day On July 7th - A special 7/7 day Sometime in July On September 7th How does the lady getting married know Lydia? A friend from elementary A friend from church A friend from work A friend from the dormitory Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Had a ring inside a Valentines day present Sometime in July On September 7th 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 Stephanie Guess what?" B: "What?" A: "Robert asked me to marry him We're getting married." B: "Congratulations I'm so happy for you So when is the big day?" A: "We haven't set the date exactly, but it looks like it will be sometime in July." B: "How did he propose to you?" A: "On valentines day, he got me a present I thought it was an ordinary valentines day present, but when I opened it, it was this big diamond ring Right then, he got on his knees and proposed." B: "That's so neat So you really got surprised?" A: "We talked about marriage a little, but I never knew he was serious." B: "You are going to be busy with wedding plans But you have several months to prepare for it." A: "It's going to be pretty hectic for me So I'm going to need some help First of all, I was wondering if you would like to be my Maid of Honor." B: "I would be honored." A: "So you're going to help me with the planning right?" B: "Of course How many brides maids are you going to have?" A: "Three So we will have a total of four." B: "Let me guess Susan, Tina, and Cindy." A: "Close I'm going to have Cindy as the candle lighter The third brides maid is going to be Lydia She is a good friend from church." B: "I know her She's sweet I'll make sure we have the best wedding for you." A: "I hope so I appreciate your help." 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 Advanced Listening Lesson #16 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 best description of the girl they are talking about? Has a pretty face Is a little chubby Nice personality All of the above What is the friend looking for in a girl? Someone who is compatible in bed Someone who is fit and likes to exercise Someone who has a pretty face Someone he wants to marry What does "out of my league" mean? In a different class Living in a different city Living in a different country Someone too good for someone What statement is true? They both are looking for someone with a nice personality They both want to meet someone they will eventually marry The friend is not even thinking about marriage right now Personality is the best trait for a woman to have Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers All of the above Someone who is fit and likes to exercise Someone too good for someone The friend is not even thinking about marriage right now 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: "Yo Matt How goes it man?" B: "Pretty good What have you been up to?" A: "You know that chick in psychology class?" B: "Yeah You only talk about her every other day." A: "I can't get her out of my mind She is damn fine." B: "Why don't you go talk to her then?" A: "I think she is out of my league." B: "Chicken Somebody is only out of your league if you think so What you see in her anyway? She is a little chubby dude." A: "She is not She has a nice figure And she has such a pretty face." B: "Whatever If you think so." A: "You like skinny girls or something?" B: "I like normal girls without any flab hanging out." A: "Now you're exaggerating you freak." B: "Seriously, I like a girl who is fit and likes to exercise." A: "How about personality?" B: "It doesn't matter until you are thinking about marriage and I'm not thinking about that yet." A: "Well, I'm looking so I don't care that much about figure As long as she is nice and sweet." 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 Advanced Listening Lesson #17 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 one possible weakness the Yankees might have from one of the guy in the conversation? No other good players besides A-Rod The team is too young Yankees not have a good pitching staff Many players are injured What team was mentioned as an example of what the Yankees might end up like? Seatle Mariners Texas Rangers Boston Red Sox New York Mets What team tickets were sold out and are the most popular to watch? Seatle Mariners Texas Rangers Boston Red Sox New York Yankees What sport are the talking about? Baseball Basketball Football Soccer Copyright © 2012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Answers Yankees not have a good pitching staff Texas Rangers New York Yankees Baseball 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: "Do you like to watch baseball?" B: "Yeah I follow the Mariners every year." A: "I wonder how they will this year." B: "I don't know if they have a chance Did you hear that A-Rod went to the Yankees?" A: "I know Their team was too good even before getting Alex." B: "Yeah The richest team is usually the best team They need to put a salary cap to make things fair." A: "I agree I don't know why they haven't done so already." B: "But don't lose hope too soon The Yankees don't have a good pitching staff this year They might end up like the Texas Rangers Great offense, no pitching." A: "I highly doubt that Even though they lost Pettite, they still have a decent pitching rotation." B: "We'll see I hope the Mariners well this year." A: "Me too Oh, did you buy any tickets this year?" B: "I got a couple of games with Oakland and Boston, but I couldn't get anything with the Yankees." A: "Same here I went in on the second day and all the tickets with the Yankees were already sold out." B: "There's still plenty of other games though We should go together one of these days." A: "Sounds good Let's plan for late June." 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 ... answering all the questions Copyright © 2 012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Advanced Listening Lesson #11 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions... to you later." A: "Aright." Copyright © 2 012 TALKENGLISH.COM | Copying or Redistribution of this material is illegal Advanced Listening Lesson #10 Step 1: Listen to Dialog Do not view the questions... shouldn't be too tough." B: "How many pages you have to write?" A: "It's a 10 page paper on habitual behavior for psychology 211 ." B: "You wanna take one of my exams for me?" A: "I would if I could,