1.    Look at the picture marked number 1 in your book.

(A)    The motorcycle is running down the road.

(B)    The windows are sitting against the wall.

(C)    The signs are hanging between the  windows.

(D)    The bike is leaning against the wall.

2.    Look at the picture marked number 2 in your book.

(A)    The man at the podium(trên bục) is making a speech(bài phát biểu).

(B)    The accountant_kế toán is sitting at his desk.

(C)    The waiter is pouring_đổ water.

(D)    The speaker is pointing_chỉ tay at the microphone.

3.    Look at the picture marked number 3 in your book.

(A)    The newspaper is on the stand.

(B)    The table is set for breakfast.

(C)    The coffee cups are on the shelf_kệ.

(D)    The pots_chậu. bình are in the basket

4.    Look at the picture marked number 4 in your book.

(A)    The plumbers(thợ ống nước) are repairing the pipes(đường ống).

(B)    The architects(kiến trúc sư) are designing a building.

(C)    The construction(công nhân) workers are walking across the beam.

(D)    The children are playing with building blocks(khối).

5.    Look at the picture marked number 5 in your book.

(A)    He's hammering(búa) a nail(đinh) into the wall.

(B)    He's measuring(đo) the height of the tool.

(C)    He's mailing the card in his hands.

(D)    He's putting a note in his wallet(ví).

6.    Look at the picture marked number 6 in your book.

(A)    She's putting the hares(thỏ rừng)in a cage(lồng).

(B)    She's hearing it again.

(C)    She's sleeping in the chair.

(D)    She's getting her hair done.

7.    Look at the picture marked number 7 in your book.

(A)    The television is in the middle of the room.

(B)    The hotel room is ready for occupancy(phòng).

(C)    Dirty clothes are piled on the floor.

(D)    Room service trays(khay) are on the bed.

8.    Look at the picture marked number 8 in your book.

(A)    The shopping bags are empty.

(B)    The passenger(hành khách) is checking his luggage.

(C)    The tourist is pulling(kéo) his suitcase(vali) behind him.

(D)    The sidewalk_vỉa hè is long and narrow_hẹp.

9.    Look at the picture marked number 9 in your book.

(A)    A small bridge passes over the canal_kênh.

(B)    The ice forms ridges on the water.

(C)    The TV channel is on all day.

(D)    A short boat_thuyền crosses_qua the river.

10. Look at the picture marked number 10 in your book.

(A)    They're changing the locks.

(B)    They're holding a box.

(C)    They're opening a package_gói.

(D)    They're sealing_niêm phong an envelope_phong bì.

1. You were here this morning, weren'tyou?

(A)    The sky was very clear this morning.

(B)    No, I had a meeting at the hotel.

(C)    He wasn't here.

2.    When will you move your office?

(A)    At the end of the month, I hope.

(B)    It's my office.

(C)    I don't go to the movies often.

3.    Mark is always on time for dinner, isn't he?

(A)    Yes, he's never late for anything.

(B)    Yes, he looks a lot thinner_mỏng.

(C)    Yes, it takes a long time.

4.    Has everyone shown up_thể hiện for the meeting yet_chưa?

(A)    I really enjoyed meeting everyone.

(B)    Yes, he is.

(C)    We're still waiting for Mr. Roberts.

5.    When is the new manager going to start work?

(A)    Next Monday will be his first day.

(B)    I knew him in high school.

(C)    She goes to work by bus.

6.    How much longer should we wait for them to arrive?

(A)    He'll be here soon.

(B)    This room is longer than the other one.

(C)    Let's just wait another few minutes.

7.    How long is the movie?

(A)    About two and a half hours.

(B)    About five miles_dặm.

(C)    About two people falling in love.

8.    Your meeting was shorter than expected, wasn't it?

(A)    Yes, it's too small for me.

(B)    Yes, it was over in less_chưa đầy than an hour.

(C)    Yes, he's shorter than I am.

9.    What time does the plane take off?

(A)    It leaves for New York.

(B)    It leaves from Gate_cổng 15.

(C)    It leaves at 5:45.

10. When is your appointment_cuộc hẹn with Dr.Kovacs?

(A)    It's tomorrow afternoon.

(B)    It's in his office.

(C)    It's a doctor's appointment

Identifying People (page 40)

1.    Is the new secretary's_thư kí name Bill or John?

(A)    He paid those bills yesterday.

(B)    I think he's called Bill.

(C)    He'll fill_điền those orders_những hóa đơn đặt hàng for you.

2.    Whose name is the reservation_hồ sơ under?

(A)    It's under the table.

(B)    It's under my name.

(C)    It's the same.

3.    Who didn't go to the meeting yesterday?

(A)    Martha wasn't there.

(B)    Yes, he did, and he told me all about it.

(C)    It was a very informative_nhiều thông tin meeting.

4.    Who's helping you with that report_báo cáo?

(A)    It's Susan's.

(B)    Eric's working on it with me.

(C)    Yes, it's very important.

5.    What's the director's_đạo diễn name?

(A)    Let me give you the directions_hướng dẫn.

(B)    We have the same one.

(C)    It's Mrs. Sullivan.

6.    Who did you invite to the picnic?

(A)    No, the picnic's not at night.

(B)    Everybody in the office.

(C)    We'll go inside if it rains.

7.    Is that man your new assistant_trợ lí?

(A)    Yes, he started working for me yesterday.

(B)    No, he doesn't need any assistance.

(C)    I love my new apartment_căn hộ.

8.    Whose computer needs repairs?

(A)    George is an excellent repairman_thợ sửa chữa tuyệt vời.

(B)    John's hasn't been working since yesterday_kể từ hôm qua.

(C)    Judy is our computer expert.

9.    Who has copies of the report?

(A)    I copied it last night.

(B)    Sam can make copies for us.

(C)    I sent copies to everyone in our department_bộ phận.

10.    Who's the new manager?

(A)    Her name is Samantha.

(B)    It belongs to Silvia.

C. I can manage it alone

1. How is the new technician_thợkĩ thuật doing?

(A)    He's doing a great job.

(B)    He's repairing the fax machine.

(C)    His name is Bob.

2.    What's your opinion of the plans for the new office?

(A)    We'll have a planning meeting next week.

(B)    We don't have any openings right now.

(C)    I think they're wonderful.

3.    Do you think Sara will finish that report on time_đúng giờ?

(A)    Not unless she works faster_không trừ khi làm nhanh hơn.

(B)    It's time to go to work.

(C)    I heard the news report_bản tin on the radio last night.

4.    How does Bob like his new job?

(A)    He's about thirty-five years old.

(B)    I don't think he's very happy there.

(C)    It's a new job.

5.    What do you think of this weather?

(A)    I'm not sure whether I'll go_không chắc liệu sẽ đi.

(B)    Yes, let's get together.

(C)    I love a rainy day.

6.    Do you think John will be at the party?

(A)    No, he wasn't there.

(B)    No, I don't really enjoy parties.

(C)    No, he's too busy this week.

7.    How was the conference_hội nghị?

(A)    It lasted several+kéo dài vài ngày days.

(B)    I thought it was boring.

(C)    She's doing very well, thank you.

8.    What's Nina's opinion of the change in plans?

(A)    She says it's a good idea.

(B)    She's all out of change.

(C)    No, she didn't have to change planes.

9.    What do you think of this color for my office?

(A)    You should fill out the blue form.

(B)    It's a bit cooler_mát in here.

(C)    I really don't like it at all

10. What's your opinion of Albert's work?

(A)    Yes, he works here.

(B)    He always does an excellent job.

(C)    He walks fast.

1.    Should I fax my reply or send it by e-mail?

(A)    Please fax it.

(B)    Yes, you should try.

(C)    I think you should relax.

2.    Should we take a taxi or the bus?

(A)    A taxi would be faster.

(B)    Yes, I think we should.

(C)    Pay your taxes on time_nộp thuế đúng hạn.

3.    Would you rather see a movie or watch TV?

(A)    I need a new watch_đồng hồ.

(B)    That TV show was very moving_cảm động.

(C)    Let's go to a movie.

4.    Should we eat at home or go to a restaurant?

(A)    I'd rather stay home.

(B)    You can eat the rest_phần còn lại.

(C)    I don't think they're home yet.

5.    Which do you prefer, an aisle seat_gần lối đi or a window seat?

(A)    I'll sit down.

(B)    I always sit by the window.

(C)    Have a seat, please.

6.    Which is better, the brown_màu nâu suit_phù hợp or the gray one?

(A)    Fruit_trái cây is better for you.

(B)    The gray suit looks more professional

(C)    It's an old suit_bộ đồ cũ.

7.    Would you prefer coffee or a cup of hot tea?

(A)    Cold weather always makes me cough_ho.

(B)    Yes, it's very hot up here.

(C)    Coffee with a little sugar would be nice.

8.    Should I call you tonight or tomorrow?

(A)    Tomorrow would be better.

(B)    I'll stay two nights.

(C)    Yes, I'll call you.

9.Would you rather take a plane or a train?

(A)    Please take your time.

(B)    Yes, I think it might rain.

(C)    I'd feel more comfortable on a train

10. Which do you like better, Italian food or Chinese?

(A)    I really enjoyed my trip_chuyến đi to Italy.

(B)    I almost_gần như never eat Chinese food.

(C)    I'm learning to speak Chinese.

1.    Don't leave the office without telling me.

(A)    Don't worry, I won't.

(B)    Yes, you can telephone me at my office.

(C)    No, he didn't leave the office.

2.    Can't you figure out_tìm ra a cheaper way to get there?

(A)    You can sleep when we get there.

(B)    It wasn't too far away.

(C)    These are the cheapest tickets_vé rẻ nhất I could find.

3.    Isn't it time to sign the contract_kí hợp đồng?

(A)    Yes, we'll sign it tomorrow.

(B)    Yes, I saw the sign.

(C)    Yes, the train is on Track 9.

4.    Would you like me to fax this for you?

(A)    Yes, I have all the facts.

(B)    No, don't bother(bận tâm).

(C)    I haven't faxed it.

5.    Shouldn't we leave for the airport soon?

(A)    I don't think we need to hurry(vội).

(B)    That report _báo cáowill be finished soon.

(C)    Yes, I left it at the airport.

6.    Why don't we have lunch at the coffee shop?

(A)    The coffee shop is downstairs_tầng dưới.

(B)    I don't drink much coffee.

(C)    That's a good idea.

7.    Let's spend our vacation at the beach.

(A)    We had a great vacation.

(B)    That sounds like fun.

(C)    No, we didn't spend a lot of money there.

8.    Wouldn't you like me to help you carry_mang those packages_gói,hành lí?

(A)    Thank you, but they're not very

heavy.

(B)    You can check your baggage over there.

(C)    Yes, these packages are for me.

9.    Why don't you wait for me downstairs?

(A)    We waited for hours_trong nhiều giờ.

(B)    OK, look for me by the front door.

(C)    Yes, my weight has gone down_cân nặng đang giảm.

10. Why don't you paint your office a different color?

(A)    Your office is cooler_mát.

(B)    My collar_cổ áo is too tight_quá chặt.

(C)    I like the color it is now_màu hiện nay.

1.    Why didn't you make those photocopies_bản sao?

(A)    Yes, I made the copies.

(B)    The copy machine is broken_chia again_lần nữa.

(C)    They're very nice photographs.

2.    Why is Boris always late for meetings?

(A)    He's never on time for anything.

(B)    Let's wait for him here.

(C)    The meeting starts at eight.

3.    Did you take the bus to work again?

(A)    Yes, I'm tired of driving all the time.

(B)    The buses are all working.

(C)    Let's take a walk_đi bộ in the rain.

4.    Why isn't Yoko in her office?

(A)    The inner office_văn phòng bên trong is Yoko's.

(B)    Yes, this is her office.

(C)    She had to go to a conference_hội nghị,cuộc họp downtown_trung tâm.

5.    Why don't you ever answer your phone?

(A)    You can cancel it by_bằng phone.

(B)    I'm always too busy to talk on the phone.

(C)    I don't know the answer.

6.    Will Irene be _có mặt at the meeting?

(A)    Yes, she was there.

(B)    Yes, I enjoyed meeting her.

(C)    Yes, because she has to give the budget report_báo cáo ngân sách.

7.    Did Joe have an excuse_lí do,lời biện hộ for missing work yesterday?

(A)    Yes, he had a doctor's appointment_cuộc hẹn.

(B)    Yes, I miss him very much.

(C)    Yes, it was yesterday.

8.    Why did you lock your office?

(A)    I need a new clock in my office.

(B)    There were some robberies_vụ cướp around here recently.

(C)    It's about a block_1 khối from the office.

9. Why are you using my computer?

(A)    My computer is broken|_hỏng.

(B)    Yes, you can borrow my computer.

(C)    A computer is a useful machine_máy tính hữu ích.

10. Do you have a reason for leaving early?

(A)    She left early.

(B)    Spring is my favorite season.

(C)    Yes, I have to catch a plane.

1.    Where will you spend your vacation?

(A)    Perhaps_có lẽ I'll take the bus.

(B)    I'm going skiing_trượt tuyết in the mountains.

(C)    I won't spend much time there_ở đó.

2.    He's not from Tokyo, is he?

(A)    No, but he travels there often.

(B)    That plane isn't going to Tokyo.

(C)    Yes, he took yours.

3.    Is there a bank near here?

(A)    Yes, I drank some, too.

(B)    Yes, there's one right next door.

(C)    Yes, Frank is here.

4.    How far is it to the water fountain_đài phun nước?

(A)    The mountains aren't far from the city.

(B)    It's just at the end of the hall_cuối hành lang.

(C)    The weather will be fair_cân bằng tomorrow.

5.    Where do you keep the paper?

(A)    There's some on that shelf behind the desk.

(B)    I left the key in the door.

(C)    I usually buy the morning paper at the corner_góc store.

6.    What's behind that door?

(A)    Sam works right next door_bên cạnh.

(B)    I'll get you some more.

(C)    It's the supply_cung cấp closet_tủ quần áo.

7.    Is the restaurant far from here?

(A)    It's all the way downtown_trung tâm thành phố.

(B)    You can rest here.

(C)    It's a fantastic_tuyệt vời restaurant.

8.    Do you know where Janet is this week?

(A)    Yes, it's this week.

(B)    She's at a conference_cuộc họp.

(C)    She doesn't know what to wear_mặc.

9.    Are there any good hotels downtown?

(A)    It's an excellent hotel.

(B)    Yes, there's one right near my office.

(C)    OK, I won't tell anyone_bất cứ ai.

10.    Where did you put my messages?

(A)    I'll leave you a message.

(B)    Yes, you got several_1 vài messages.

(C)    They're on your desk.

1.    When do you plan to retire_nghỉ hưu?

(A)    I had a flat tire_lốp xe phẳng.

(B)    By the end of next year.

(C)    They aren't required.

2.    I can't understand this new computer program.

(A)    Lee can show you how to use it.

(B)    It's Lee's computer.

(C)    Yes, I do.

3.    What do you think of the job applicants_ng xin việc?

(A)    This appliance_thiết bị will do the job.

(B)    That's Bob's application_ứng dụng.

(C)    Not one of them_k ai trong họ is qualified_điều kiên for the job.

4.    Do you want that sent to your home or office?

(A)    Yes, please.

(B)    I'll be home afterwards_sau đó.

(C)    Please send it to my office.

5.    Shouldn't we send this by registered_bảo đảm mail?

(A)    Yes, that's a good idea.

(B)    The mail hasn't arrived yet.

(C)    I registered_đăng kí yesterday.

6.    Why does this photocopy machine keep breaking down?

(A)    I'm making copies_làm bản sao now.

(B)    It's time for a coffee break.

(C)    It's a very old machine.

7.    I'm in the mood_muốn làm cái gì for a chicken sandwich.

(A)    There's sand_cát in my food.

(B)    Which chickens are yours?

(C)    Me, too. Let's go eat lunch.

8.    The bus will be here soon_sớm, won't it?

(A)    He'll be here shortly.

(B)    It should be here in five minutes.

(C)    It's almost noon_gần trưa.

9.    Is Mr. Kim the new director?

(A)    No, Mrs. Cho is.

(B)    He's a very direct person_ng thẳng thắn.

(C)    Yes, 1 know the director.

10.    How's that book you're reading?

(A)    I'm really enjoying it.

(B)    Writing takes a long time_viết mất 1 thời gian dài.

(C)    No, it isn't.

11.    Oh, no. I forgot to order all the supplies_nguồn cung cấp.

(A)    The supplies are all in order.

(B)    Don't worry. Lucy did it for you.

(C)    I'm sorry, it's out of order.

12.    Would you like me to help you finish that assignment_nhiệm vụ?

(A)    I like this assignment.

(B)    No, you don't have to sign_kí tên it.

(C)    Yes, I could really use some help.

13.    Why didn't your wife come to the office party?

(A)    The party was last night.

(B)    She was busy at her job.

(C)    Yes, she'll come to the party.

14.    Where can I find the manager?

(A)    Her office is upstairs_tầng trên.

(B)    She's a very kind_tốt manager.

(C)    I can manage her.

15.    How long does it take to get downtown?

(A)    I usually take the bus.

(B)    He took it there.

(C)    About twenty minutes.

16.    Whose signature do we need on this document?

(A)    I'll read it.

(B)    Mary did.

(C)    The director has to sign it._kí tên

17.    That's the last time I'm staying at some convention_hội nghị hotel.

(A)    I thought it was very pleasant_dễ chịu.

(B)    Yes, I would like some.

(C)    We stayed three nights.

18.    Would you prefer to eat in the office or should we go out?

(A)    Yes, I would, thank you.

(B)    Let's go out to eat.

(C)    We should meet in the office.

19.    Where should I put _đặt these letters?

(A)    Just leave them on my desk.

(B)    You can do it later.

(C)    Mail the letters today, please.

20.    When is your next dentist_nha sĩ appointment?

(A)    It was a real disappointment_thất vọng.

(B)    It's a week from tomorrow1 tuần kể từ ngày mai.

(C)    I think John will be appointed_chỉ định.

1.    Woman:    I ordered that software last Tuesday. It should have arrived by now.

Man:    This package came for you this morning. Maybe it's your new software.

Woman:    It is. Finally it's here.

Man:    Good. Now maybe’ you can help me with my computer.

2.    Man:    What a great time we had in Paris. Let's go back soon.

Woman:    Oh, I'd love to, but don't you think we should wait until next year?

Man:    Maybe you're right. It was only last month that we were there.

3.    Woman:    Hey, Mark. I hear you got a new job. Congratulations!

Man:    Isn't it great? But they want me to start this Monday. That's so soon.

Woman:    That is a little odd_lạ. Usually they give you two weeks.

4.    Man:    You travel a lot for your job, don't you?

Woman:    Yes, I go to Tokyo at least_ít nhất once a month.

Man:    I suffer_chịu,bị from jet lag. Once a year would be enough for me.

Woman:    You get used_làm quen to it when you fly all the time.

5.     Woman:    Isn't the contract ready yet? We're all ready to sign it.

Man:    I called the office this morning. They said we'd have it by this afternoon.

Woman:    This afternoon? I guess that's OK, as long as_miễn là it's here before there_trước đó.

6.     Man:    I bought this cell phone just last week and already _đã,đang it's stopped working.

Woman:    It has a one-year guarantee_bảo hành, so I'd be happy to give you a new one for free.

Man:    Could you give me a better one this time? How about one with a five-year guarantee?

Woman:    Sorry. I don't make the rules_quy tắc.

7.    Woman:    Did you sign up_đăng kí for next month's business conference_hội nghị?

Man:    Not yet. I plan to send in my registration tomorrow.

Woman:    You'd better do it soon_nên làm điều đó sớm. Friday is the last day for registration.

8.    Man:    I can't give you any copier paper today. I'm all out. You'll have to wait until next week.

Woman:    Next week? Why? Can't you get any before then, Tim?

Man:    I only order office supplies once a month. Sorry.

9.    Woman:    I'm calling to find out_tìm ra when the repairs on my car will be finished.

Man:    We're working on it now, and your car should be ready the day after tomorrow.

Woman:    That soon_sớm thế ư? Great! I thought I'd have to leave it there until Friday at least_tối thiểu.

10.    Man:    Am I very late? Have you been waiting for me long?

Woman:    Not really. My train arrived just fifteen minutes ago.

Man:    I'm sorry. I thought it wasn't supposed_nghĩa vụ,giả định to arrive until 10:30.

Woman:    It did, but you didn't. Don't worry about it.

Identifying People (page 56)

1.    Woman:    Did you hear that Sam got a promotion_xúc tiến,quảng cáo,khuyến mãi?

Man:    Yeah, Jim told me. Isn't it great?

Woman:    Yes, but I wish Pat had gotten_nhận đc one too. She really deserves_xứng đáng it.

Man:    Why? For taking every sick day she can?

2.    Woman:    This is Ms. Fujita. May I help you?

Man:    Yes, I'm calling from the accounting office_văn phòng kế toán. May I speak with the director?

Woman:    I'm sorry, she's not in. I'm her assistant. Perhaps I can help you.

3.    Man What are your specials tonight?

Woman:    We have fresh shrimp and roast_nướng beef.

Man:    Hmm. I think I'll just order something from the regular menu.

Woman:    Here's your menu. Let me know when you're ready to order.

4.    Man:    Did anyone call while I was out?

Woman:    You have a message from Mr.

Peters. He says he's finished painting the new office.

Man:    Great. Please call him back and ask him to send the bill to the accounting office.

5.    Woman:    Is this your office, John?

Man:    No, it's Cindy's. Mine's the one at the end of the hall_cuối hành lang.

Woman:    How did you get such_làm thế nào có văn phòng đẹp như vậy a nice office? Your boss must really like you.

Man:    He respects my opinion ... and I was here first.

6.    Man:    I just received a bill from Mrs. Ortega.

Woman:    Mrs. Ortega is your accountant?  I thought Mr. Wilson was.

Man:    He was. But then Bob recommended_đề nghị Mrs. Ortega. She does a much better job.

7.    Woman:    What's your daughter doing these days, Frank?

Man:    She's at the university now. She's studying economics.

Woman:    Economics? I thought she would become a lawyer like you.

8.    Man:    Oh, Marsha, have you seen Jim since his surgery_ca phẫn thuật?

Woman:    No, but... uh .. . Linda and I plan to visit him in the hospital this afternoon.

Man:    Good, because his wife says he really wants visitors_ng đến thăm.

9.    Woman:    Martin, isn't that Sandy's car parked _đậu by the front door?_trước cửa

Man:    No, it's Tom's. You know, the new secretary.

Woman:    Well,    he'd    better    move    it_tốt hơn là.    He parked in the director's space.

10.    Man:    How much is the bus fare_vé?

Woman:    It's $1.50. Do you want a transfer?

Man:    No, but please tell me when we get to my stop. I'm going to the central post office.

Woman:    It's the third stop after this

1.    Woman:    Let's take a cab_taxi. It's raining.

Man:    But just a little, and I have an umbrella. Let's walk.

Woman:    No, it's starting to rain harder. And here's a cab. Get in.

2.    Man:    Here's your order, ma'am. That'll be twenty-five dollars.

Woman:    Let me check my wallet_ví. No, I don't have cash. Will a credit card do?

Man:    That will be fine.

3.    Woman:    It's really cold in here. Why don't you turn off_tắt the air-conditioning_điều hòa?

Man:    Why would the air-conditioning be on? It's winter.

Woman:    Oh, I see the problem.Someone left the window

open.

4.    Man:    This old fax machine never works. It's time to get a new one.

Woman:    Are you sure? Maybe it's not plugged in_cắm vào.

Man:    Oh, you're right. How embarrassing.

5.    Woman:    Is that today's paper? Would you lend_vay, giúp đỡ it to me a minute?

Man:    Sure. Do you want to see today's headlines_tiêu đề?

Woman:    No, I just want to check the movie schedule_tiến độ.

Man:    There isn't any movie worth seeing_bộ phim đáng xem. Trust me.

6.    Man:    Buy this sweater_áo len. It looks good on you.

Woman:    Yes, and it goes well with my skirt_váy. But for the party I need a dress.

Man:    You're right. It's a formal party, and a long dress is more

7.    Woman:    Well, I made the call, and I got the tickets for Sunday evening.

Man:    Great. I'm so looking forward to this. They're my favorite band_ban nhạc.

Woman:    Mine too. It's at the Capital Theater. That's the best place for a concert.

8.    Man:    I'm so tired of this office. It's so ugly.

Woman:    Why don't you buy some new furniture_đồ nội thất? Or at least get a new rug.-tấm thảm

Man:    Hmmm. New things are so expensive. But I could paint _sơn the furniture I have now.

9.    Woman:    I'd like to order a small plain pizza.

Man:    Would you like that delivered, or will you pick it up_nhặt nó lên?

Woman:    I'll pick it up.

Man:    I'll send you a text message on your cell when it's ready to be picked up.

10.    Man:    I'm freezing cold-lạnh cóng.

Woman:    Then you probably don't want any ice cream.

Man:    No. I need something to warm me up, like a cup of tea.

Woman:    Well, maybe you should put on_đặt lên

a sweater_áo len, and then we can have ice cream.

1.    Woman:    I'm so tired of having car problems.

Man:    What, your car broke down again?

Woman:    You won't believe this, but I ran out _tuôn trào, cạn kiệt of gas.

Man:    You should start taking the bus.

2.    Man:    This steak_bít tết is delicious. You should try it.

Woman:    Oh, no thanks. I don't like steak.

Man:    You'll like this. It's the cook's specialty.

Woman:    Perhaps, but I still don't eat meat.

3.    Woman:    I saw a nice-looking restaurant not far from here.

Man:    Yes, but I never go there. The service is terrible.

Woman:    That's too bad.

Man:    It doesn't matter how good the food is, the service is what's  important.

4.    Man:    I've booked you on the 4:30 flight.

Woman:    Wonderful. Where can I pick up the tickets?

Man:    You can get them at the airport when you check in.

Woman:    Oh, then I had better leave early to have enough time at check in.

5.    Woman:    Are you interested in that lecture -bài giảng called "Buying your first home''?

Man:    No. I'd love to buy my own place to live, but I just don't have enough money.

Woman:    Maybe the speaker has some ideas about how to do it without a lot of money.

6.    Man:    The show starts at 5:15, so I'll meet you in front of the theater -nhà hát at 5:00.

Woman:    OK. I can't wait to see this one.

All my favorite actors-diễn viên are in it.

Man:    I'll bring some snacks in case we get hungry during the show.

7.    Woman:    I'm sending this hamburger back to the kitchen.

Man:    Why? It looks nice and tasty to me. Is it undercooked-chưa đc nấu chín?

Woman:    It's overcooked. Look how burnt_cháy it is.

Man:    That's the way I like it.

8.    Man:    Did you see the headlines-tiêu đề  this

morning?

Woman:    No. I didn't buy the paper because I was out of cash.

Man:    You can read my copy. It's over there on my desk.

Woman:    That saves me 35 cents.

9.    Woman:    If you want to learn how to manage your finances, you should read this book.

Man:    I don't have time for books like that. What I need is to earn more money.

Woman:    Maybe you should look for a new job then.

10.    Man:    Can you come to my party? It's on Friday after work.

Woman:    I'd love to. Can I bring something to eat?

Man:    There'll be plenty of food there, but you could bring

something to drink.

Woman:    I'd rather bring food._thích mang thức ăn hơn

Identifying a Reason (page 64)

1.    Woman:    This new conference-hội nghị room is nice, but where will everybody sit down?

Man:    We ordered the new chairs last week, but they haven't

arrived yet.

Woman:    Well, I don't know what to do for now. We can't ask people to sit on the floor.

2.    Man:    I really need some help with this report I'm preparing for the board meeting_cuộc họp hội đồng quản trị.

Woman:    Why don't you call me at home this evening and we can talk it over.

Man:    Thank you. I'll call you after dinner.

3.    Woman:    Well, see you later. I'm off to buy some clothes for my trip to Hawaii.

Man:    Hawaii? I'd love to visit there. That's a great place for a vacation.

Woman:    It is, but I'm going there for a conference.

4.    Man:    You got here so late. We thought you had an accident-tai nạn.

Woman:    Not exactly. I had a flat tire-xẹp lốp.

Man:    I'm sorry. Well, come on in. Everybody's waiting for you.

Woman:    I'm sorry to be so late.

5.    Woman:    Do you mind if I open the window? It's so warm in here.

Man:    Please don't. The street noise-ồn really bothers-làm bực mình me.

Woman:    I'll turn on-bật the air-conditioning then. I need some cool air.

Man:    I like it warm. Why don't you just take off-cởi your coat-áo khoác?

6.    Man:    This elevator-thang máy is so slow. Let's take the stairs-cầu thang.

Woman:    I can't walk down all those stairs.

Man:    Sure you can. Come on, I'm tired of waiting for this elevator.

Woman:    You go ahead. I'll wait for the elevator.

7.    Woman:    You're still here? I thought you'd finished all your work for today.

Man:    I have, but I'm waiting for an important phone call.

Woman:    Well, don't stay too late or you'll be tired all day tomorrow.

8.    Man:    Why are we meeting in this uncomfortable office?

Woman:    They're still painting-sơn the big conference room.

Man:    Well, I don't see how we can fit-vừa, phù hợp enough chairs in this small room.

Woman:    It will be tight-chặt, kín, but it's a short meeting.

9.    Woman:    You should take the subway-tàu điện ngầm to the office today.

Man:    Why? Driving's faster and I'm already late.

Woman:    Traffic's    really    heavy    today because several -1 vài streets are closed for construction-xây dựng.

10. Man:    I didn't get any lunch, and now I'm really hungry.

Woman:    I thought you went to the cafeteria-quán cà phê.

Man:    Yes, but it was late and by the time-vào lúc I got there, there was nothing good left.

Woman:    You should have told me. I would have brought you something.

Identifying a Location (page 67)

1.    Man:    I'm getting together later with some friends from the office.

Woman:    Will you be at that cafe downstairs?

Man:    No, we're going to that other cafe, the one next to the park.

Woman:    Oh, I love that place. A great view of the park.

2.    Man:    Are you waiting for the number four? I think the rain is making it late.

Woman:    Probably,    but    I    wish    it    would get here soon. I hate standing out here in the rain.

Man:    Me too. I can't wait to get home and take off these wet -ướt clothes.

3.    Woman:    I have a reservation-phòng đã sẵn sàng    for tonight and tomorrow night.

Man:    Yes, you're in room twenty- three on the second floor. Here's the key.

Woman:    Thank you. Can somebody help me with my bags?

Man:    I'm sorry, we don't    have any porters-nhân viên khuân vác to help you at this time of night, and the elevator-thang máy is out of order. I'd help you, but I can't leave the front desk.

4.    Man:    I've looked all over the office, but I can't find my cell phone.

Woman:    Hmmm.    Did    you take a cab-taxi? Maybe you left it in the cab.

Man:    No, I took a bus. I know, I left it at the restaurant where I had lunch.

Woman:    Let's go back to the restaurant or at least- ít nhất call them.

5.    Woman:    Wait for me downstairs-tầng dưới.

Man:    OK. Should I wait out by the front door?

Woman:    No, don't go outside. Just

stand near the elevator.

Man:    OK. I'll see you downstairs in a

few minutes.

6.    Man:    You can leave me on the next

block. It's that blue house.

Woman:    All right. The fare-giá vé's seven

dollars and fifty cents.

Man:    Here you are. Keep the change-tiền thối.

7.    Woman:    Can you tell me where the frozen-đông lạnh dinners are?

Man:    They're in the frozen-đông lạnh food section, aisle five.

Woman:    Aisle-lối đi five. They're on sale-bán this week, right?

Man:    Yes. But the sale ends tomorrow.

8.    Man:    Are you ready to go? Do you have all your books?

Woman:    Yes. Some of these books I'm returning are overdue-quá hạn, you know.

Man:    Then you'll have to pay a late fine-nộp phạt.

9.    Woman:    We'll be landing-hạ cánh in Los Angeles soon.

Man:    I have to catch the connecting flight to Hawaii as soon as we land.

Woman:    I believe that flight is leaving from gate-cổng fifty-four. We're on time, so you'll be able to make your connection.

10.    Man:    This is a nice park. I should come here more often.

Woman:    It's really close-gần to the office, and it's a good place to take a walk-đi bộ.

Man:    Yes, it's good to get a little exercise-bài tập nhỏ.

Woman:    You should take more walks in the park.

Identifying an Opinion (page 69)

1.    Woman:    I never take the bus. It's so inconvenient-bất tiện.

Man:    Really? I think it's relaxing. And it's inexpensive-không tốn kém, too.

Woman:    Maybe, but the subway-tàu điện ngầm is faster.

Man:    Who likes to be underground-dưới lòng đất? Not me.

2.    Man:    I don't know what to do about Bob.

Woman:    Yes, his work isn't very good. We'll have to talk to him.

Man:    He might lose his job if he doesn't improve-cải thiện.

Woman:    He has to learn to fit into-phùh ợp với the company.

3.    Woman:    This is a nice hotel, don't you think?

Man:    Yes. It isn't very big, but I like it.

Woman:    The beds are so comfortable, and I've never had better service.

Man:    I hope the restaurant is as good.

4.    Man:    This is a nice city, except-ngoại trừ for the cold weather.

Woman:    I know. The snow is pretty, but I prefer a warmer climate-khí hậu.

Man:    At least-ít nhất it isn't raining.

5.    Woman:    Have you seen any good TV programs lately-gần đây?

Man:    I never watch TV. It's boring.

Woman:    Maybe you're right. There

really aren't many interesting

or funny programs.

Man:    Let's get some DVDs.

6.    Man:    What did you think of last night's lecture-bài giảng?

Woman:    I thought it was terribly interesting.

Man:    I enjoyed it, too, though it was a bit-1 chút too long.

7.    Woman:    How do you like your new job, Jose?

Man:    It's difficult so far, but 1 like it.

Woman:    That's good. It's important to like your job.

Man:    It'd be better to like it and have it be easy.

8.    Man:    Are you having fun in your Spanish class, Sally?

Woman:    No, I don't really like it. It's too easy.

Man:    Maybe you can sign up-đăng kí for a harder class next semester.

Woman:    I like a challenge-thách thức.

9.    Woman:    Have you seen Bill lately?

Man:    No, he's almost never here, and he doesn't do any work

when he is.

Woman:    You're right. He always take sick days. What a lazy guy.

10.    Man:    This pizza is delicious.

Woman:    You think it's good? It's terrible.

Man:    Why? Is it too greasy -béo, ngậy for you?

Woman:    Greasy, cold, the tomato sauce is runny and the cheese tastes old.

Identifying Stress and Tone

(page 72)

1.    Man:    The copy machine isn't broken again?

Woman:    Yep. The repair person must be getting really tired of trying to fix this thing.

Man:    It seems like every time we turn-bật this machine on it breaks down.

Woman:    Maybe the solution-giải pháp is to not turn it on.

2.    Woman:    You're picking up-chọn, nhặt the check?

Man:    I thought I should pay for tonight's meal-bữa ăn.

Woman:    You've never paid for dinner before.

Man:    Don't you remember that time in 1996?

3.    Man:    You didn't stay at the office all night?

Woman:    I did. I had a lot of work to do.

Man:    You must be really sleepy. Why don't you go home and get some rest?

Woman:    No, I still have more to do.

4.    Woman:    I'm starving-chết đói. Is the chicken ready yet-chưa?

Man:    Chicken? You said you didn't

like chicken, or fish. You said you wanted hamburgers.

Woman:    I didn't say I didn't like

chicken. I love chicken. It's hamburgers I don't like.

Man:    Well, tonight it's hamburgers... or we go out.

5.    Man:    That meeting was really useful-hữu ích.

Woman:    Didn't you think it was informative? I thought it was

very interesting.

Man:    No, it was a real waste-lãng phí of time.

Woman:    Maybe that's why you fell asleep.

6.    Woman:    When you go to the bank, could you cash this check for me?

Man:    I'm not going to the bank. I'm just going to call the bank.

Woman:    Oh. I thought you said you were going to put=đưa money into your account-tài khoản.

7.    Man:    It's so hot outside-bên ngoài you could cook on the sidewalk.-vỉa hè

Woman:    Then you don't want to go to that soccer game?

Man:    Of course I do. Do you think I just want to stay inside all day watching TV?

8.    Woman:    This is really delicious food.

Man:    I thought you would like this restaurant. It's the most popular one in town.

Woman:    Really? Then people must not care about bad food and high prices.

9.    Man:    This job is the worst, isn't it?-tệ nhất

Woman:    I know I shouldn't complain-phàn nàn, but things could be better.

Man:    I don't think so. I've never had a more interesting job than this one.

10. Woman:    You    finished    all    that    work already?

Man:    No, but I was tired, so I left the office early.

Woman:    That    wasn't    a    good    idea. You should've just had some coffee and continued working.

Man:    I don't see you volunteering-tình nguyện to work all night.

Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following

conversation.

Woman:    This    line is too long. We've already been waiting 15

minutes.

Man:    We're only buying these two shirts. Let's go to the express-nhận, tốc hàng checkout lane-đường. It's a lot shorter. Do you have your credit card ready?

Woman:    The    express    lane-đường cao tốc    is    cash only, but I have enough cash.

Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following

conversation.

Man:    I'm tired of spending vacations at the beach. Let's go to the lake this year.

Woman:    It always rains at the lake. And it's far away. And none of our friends go there.

Man:    I know, but the fishing there is the best, and you enjoy the swimming.

Woman:    I prefer swimming at the beach, and they have a better tennis club.

Man:    We go there every year. This year we're flying to the lake.

Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation.

Woman Tina missed the staff meeting yesterday. Was she sick?

Man:    No,    she    got    here    too    late because she was stuck-mắc kẹt in traffic.

Woman Oh, right. That accident downtown-trung tâm thành phố caused a big traffic jam-ùn tắc giao thông, didn't it? Well, Tina missed some important information at the meeting, and I have to review-xem lạithe new budget report with her. Please tell her to see me in my office at 11.

Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation.

Man:    How's your new job at the hospital?

Woman:    It's    great.    So    much    better    than my old office job. And my co- workers-đồng nghiệp are so nice.

Man:    Good. That's important, to feel comfortable with your co- workers.

Woman:    There's    just    one    tiny-nhỏ    problem.    I only get paid once a month.

Man:    That's terrible. You should work in a school like I do. I get my paycheck every two weeks.

Questions 13 through 15 refer to the following conversation.

Man:    I'm taking this jacket right back to the store.

Woman:    Why?    It    looks    so    good    on    you. Green is your color.

Man:    It's brand new, and already it's lost a button-nút. And it was expensive! $370!

1.    When you get your test, please write your name at the top. Write your name in capital letters-chữ in hoa before you do anything else. Be sure to read the directions-hướng dẫn carefully before you answer the questions. Make sure you mark your answers on the answer sheet. If you don't have a pencil, let me know. When you have finished, turn in your test and then you may go home.

2.    Welcome to Philharmonic Hall. We are pleased to present-trình bày Ms. Sue Kim playing a violin concerto. The concert this evening will be preceded by-đc bắt đầu bằng a brief-ngắn gọn talk by Professor-giáo sư Robert Simon on the history of the violin. Mr. Simon has lectured on the violin all around the world. Following the performance-hoạt động, thực hiện, we will all go to the lobby-hành lang to enjoy refreshments-đồ uống giải khát. Now, here is our director, who will introduce Professor Simon.

3.    When entering the building, please sign in at the desk and get a visitor's pass. Do not lose this pass. You will need to wear it at all times when you are in the building. Then wait for an escort-hộ tống to accompany you to your destination-đích. You must also be escorted back to the reception desk-bàn tiếp tân. Please don't forget to sign out and return your pass when leaving. Thank you for your cooperation-hợp tác.

4.    There should be a large turnout-cử tri for tomorrow afternoon's National Day parade-diễu hành. It will be preceded -đi trước(bắt đầu bằng)by speeches-bài phát biểu by the mayor -thị trưởng and the chief of police-cảnh sát trưởng. Then everyone is invited to enjoy a barbecue and fireworks-pháo hoa at City Park in the evening. These are free events. And don't forget to attend the morning soccer game at National Stadium. Attendance -tham giaat the game is also free, but arrive early if you want to be sure of getting a good seat.

5.    A few changes have been made to our conference -hội nghị schedule-tiến độ. Because of a scheduling conflict-xung đột, Professor-giáo sư Jamison will speak immediately -ngay lập tức following lunch instead of-thay vì before. Morning coffee will be served- phục vụ in the front hall instead of in the dining room. The morning workshops (hội thảo?)will begin at ten o'clock, as originally( ban đầu) scheduled, but the afternoon sessions won't begin until 1:30. And now Ms. Carter will give the opening talk.

6.    The president left today for a visit to Latin America. He'll head first to a meeting in Mexico City with leaders-lãnh đạo from Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico. Following a few days of rest at a Mexican beach resort, he will go on to meetings with heads of state-trạng thái, nhà nước in Peru and Ecuador. In addition-ngoài ra, he will tour factories and meet

7.    Attention -chú ý customers. The store will close in fifteen minutes. Take all your purchases-mua hàng to the cashier now. If you are buying five or fewer items and are paying with cash, you can use the express checkout lane. Please have your receipt -tiếp nhận ready to show the guard-bảo vệ when leaving the store. Check to make sure all your items are the right size and color before you pay, as we don't accept returns.

8.    Coming up-sắp tới after the news is our weekend weather report. Then reporter Tom Tales will interview Susan Gilbert about her new book, How to Get Rich in the Stock Market-thị trường chứng khoán. Ms. Gilbert is a renowned -nổi tiếng expert with union-công đoàn leaders in both countries.

9.    Congratulations on becoming an owner-chủ sở hữu of the Bread-o-riffic 2010 bread making machine. You're sure to enjoy the luxury of having fresh-baked bread every day right in your own home. It's easy to use your new bread machine. Simply choose a recipe -công thức from the instruction book-sách hướng dẫn, assemble-lắp ráp and measure your ingredients-thành phần , then place them in the machine. As the bread bakes-bánh nướng, you won't be able to wait for your first taste-hương vị.

10. Now you can register for classes by phone and avoid -tránh the long lines at the registration office. Just call 555-2445. Press one if you are a new student, or press two if you are a returning student. Enter your Social Security( bảo hiểm xã hội) number, then the class number. After you have selected all your classes, enter your credit card number, then hang up. You will receive a receipt-giấy biên nhận by mail within five days.

Identifying the Audience (page 81)

1.    Welcome to Introduction to Economics. The textbook for this course-khóa học, Economics for the Neu> Millennium, is available-có sẵn at the university bookstore. The price is a bit steep, but I think you will find it is well worth-giá trị it. Please bring your books to the next class. There will be two exams- kì thi—a midterm and a final—in addition to which you will write several short research papers.

2.    All of you need to be aware of- nhận thức our return policy- chính sách hoàn trả. Please don't accept any returns from customers without a dated receipt-biên lai. Also make sure all returned items are in good condition-tình trạng before accepting-chấp nhận them. Check the items carefully as we have had problems in the past with customers returning damaged goods. Remember we issue-phát hành  store credit, not cash, for returns. If you receive complaints- khiếu nại about this, please let me know.

3.    You have reached Dr. Galbraith's office. If this is an emergency-khẩn cấp, please hang up and call an ambulance-xe cứu thương. If you would like to make an appointment-cuộc hẹn or ask for medical-y tế advice-tư vấn, please call back during our regular office hours. We are open from ten to six Monday through Friday, and from nine to twelve on the first Saturday of each month. You need to make an appointment because we don't accept walk-ins. Thank you.

4.    Remind -nhắc nhở the passengers-khách hàng that we will be landing -hạ cánhshortly. Check to make sure all seat belts(dây an toàn) are fastened -đc gắn chặt and ask the passengers to turn off _tắt all cell phones- điện thoại and recording devices-thiết bị. Find out if there is anyone with small children requiring extra-thêm assistance-hỗ trợ or if anyone needs help getting to a connecting flight.

5.    The following is a public service announcement-thông báo, brought to you-mang đến cho bạn by Radio XYZ. Because of the drought-hạn hán, government officials are asking all city residents-ng dân to conserve-tiết kiệm water. Residents are asked not to fill-lấp đầy their swimming pools or water their gardens until further notice-thông báo mới. Right now, the government is asking residents to do this on a voluntary basis-trên cơ sở tình nguyện, although if the situation becomes severe- ngiêm trọng, it is possible that fines- tiền phạt will be imposed-áp dụng. Stay tuned to-tiếp tục theo dõi Radio XYZ for all the latest updates.

6.    Thank you for calling the city hotline, your information source-nguồn for all city events. For theater schedules-lịch trình sân khấu and ticket orders, press one. For museum information, including -bao gồm information on special exhibits-triển lãm, the lecture series at the art museum, and the foreign-nước ngoài film series at the history museum, press two. To hear about upcoming -sắp tới sports events at the city stadium, press three. To speak to an operator-nhà điều hành, please stay on the line-giữ máy.

7.    The history museum is our last stop today. We will spend two hours here. Recorded tours are available at the front desk for a small fee-phí. I also-cũng có have free informational brochures-tài liệu quảng cáo about the permanent-cố định exhibits for anyone who is interested. You are asked to return to the bus no later than 5:30. The bus will take us to our hotel, where we will enjoy dinner and an evening program.

8.    We have heavy traffic-giao thông this morning because of a car breakdown on Route One near the airport. Avoid Route One if at all possible. In addition, road construction-xây dựng is slowing traffic over the City Bridge-cầu. Be prepared for a long, slow drive to work this morning. If you can, take the bus or subway-tàu điện.

9.    Is your company looking to hire-thuê skilled computer technicians-kĩ thuật ? Do you want to hire technicians who have been trained-đào tạo  with state-of-the-art equipment-trang thiết bị? Look no . Buying a house can be confusing-gây nhầm lẫn, especially in today's market. The first step is obtaining-lấy được a loan-khoản vay from the bank. To apply for a home mortgage-thế chấp, you'll need to get the necessary paperwork-giấy tờ cần thiết from a bank officer. You will have to have proof-bằng chứng nof your income-thu nhập and financial assets-tài sản. This nwill help the officer determine-xác định how large a loan you qualify for-khoản vay bn đủ điều kiện lớn như thế nào.

Identifying a Situation (page 83)

1.    We are having a sale on specialty coffee. Today only you can get two pounds of coffee for the price of one. All of our South American and Central American blends-hỗn hợp are on sale. Our coffee is available whole-toàn bộ bean -đậu or ground-mặt đất, trệt,cặn bã. Coffee is located on -nằm trên aisle- lối đi five next to the produce section-phần . There is a limit of four pounds per customer.

2.    Good morning, passengers. This is the green line train to the airport. Please remember that the specially marked seats next to the doors are reserved-dành riêng for physically challenged-khuyết tật  passengers. Smoking, eating, and drinking are not allowed. Next stop-điểm dừng tiếp theo , Central Square-quảng trường . Transfer there to the blue line for all uptown-phố trên destinations-các điểm đến .

3.    All members of the soccer team are reminded that the bus to the out-of-town game will leave from the front of the school at 3:15. Please be on the bus and ready to go by then. The computer club will meet in the auditorium -giảng đường today and the Spanish Club will meet in the cafeteria. Due to-do  the illness-bệnh of several of its members, the graduation-tốt nghiệp dance committee meeting-họp ủy ban  has been postponed-hoãn lại until next week.

4.    Hi, it's Martha. I guess you've already left home. OK, well, I'm leaving the gym now. I had a great workout-tập luyện and now I'm really hungry and looking forward to dinner. So you'd better not be late. It'll probably take me about twenty minutes

to get to the restaurant. I'm walking because I don't want to have to park the car. See you soon.

5.    Move to the back, move to the back-phía sau, please. The fare's-giá vé $1.50, exact change-thay đổi chính xác only. Please stand behind the white line. Move away from the door, please. I can'tgo anywhere until you let me close the door. Thank you. Next stop, Fifth Avenue, Fifth Avenue and the downtown-trung tâm thành phố shopping district.-khu mua sắm

6.    To your right-bên phải are several paintings by Picasso. Close-gần examination-kiểm tra shows the fine brushwork-cách vẽ he used. These paintings represent-đại diện some of Picasso's lesser-known-ít đc biết đến work and are among -trong số our more recent acquisitions- mua lại. thu nhận, . We'll take a restroom-nhà vệ sinh break next, then continue on to the second floor galleries-phòng trưng bày , where we'll view works by nineteenth-century artists. We'll start in the East Room-phòng đông , which houses our collection-bộ sưu tập of pastoral-mục sư mục vụ landscapes-danh lam thắng cảnh.

7.    Smith, party of four, your table is ready now. Follow me, please. Sorry to have kept you waiting. As you can see, we're very busy tonight. We reserved-dành riêng a place for you by the window with a view of the water. Here we are. You can hang your coats right over here. Would you like to order drinks and appetizers-khai vị first?

8.    All swimmers, get out of the water immediately-ngay lập tức. Dangerous thunderstorms-bão are approaching-đang đến gần. Parents, keep an eye on your children. There will be no running-hoạt động and no horsing around near the pool, or we may have to ask you to leave. Stay away from the pool until the lifeguard-nhân viên cứu hộ indicates-chỉ ra that it is safe to return to the water.

9.    May I have your attention-chú ý, please? We will be closing in a few minutes. Please bring the books you wish to borrow-vay, mượn to the checkout desk now. Remember, all books checked out today are due-đến hạn back on April 15th. There is a late fee of twenty- five cents a day, but you can renew-làm mới your books before their due date by calling 555-0923. Thank you for your patronage-sự bảo trợ, lui tới and please come back again soon.

10. Hi Sam, it's Donna. I've been waiting for you here at the airport. You were supposed -nghĩa vụ to pick me up-đón. What

happened? Well, you're not at the airport and you're not at your office, so where are you? I hope you're not on your way here now because I'm going to take a taxi to the office. See you soon, I hope.

1.    I am pleased to introduce Mr. Lee Kim, author of Amazon Adventure. Mr. Kim, a retired lawyer, amateur photographer, and now a writer, spent the last year traveling by canoe down the Amazon River. He will discuss his travels in the Amazon region on which he based his book, and show

some of the photographs he took during his trip. He's sure to have some amazing stories, so hold on to your seats.

2.    Thank you all for taking the time to attend -tham dự this meeting. I'd like to keep it brief-tóm tắt, ngắn gọn, so let me get straight-đi thẳng to the point.-vấn đề Staff members have been making unauthorized charges-phí trái phép to the office expense account-khoản phí for things like lunches and taxi rides that are not related to-k liên quan tới your jobs. As a result of this, in the future, all charges-chi phí  to the office expense account must be approved -chấp thuận by me ahead-trước of time.

3.    All schools will be closed today because of last night's snowstorm. The streets are still icy-băng and dangerous for cars and buses. It is possible that schools will remain-vẫn còn closed for several days as it could take some time to get all the streets cleared and safe for travel. Listen to the evening news to find out tomorrow's school schedule.

4.    Do you get your sports news from television? Are you getting tired of all the commercial interruptions-gián đoạn on TV? You don't have to be annoyed by- khó chịu bởi commercials any more. Our magazine gives you all the latest sports news commercial-free. Read it to find out what's happening in the world of football, baseball, and basketball. Learn all about your favorite athletes. Our magazine gives you all this and more. Subscribe-theo dõi, đăng kí today.

5.    Let Services, Inc. plan your next conference-hội nghị. We take care of it all— reserving-đặt rooms, printing schedules,

ordering food, arranging-sắp xếp entertainment. Our experienced planners take the headache -đau đầu out of conferences-hội nghị. Services, Inc. guarantees-đảm bảo that your next conference will be a success. Call today for your free initial-tham khảo consultation-tư vấn.

6.    Winter weather got you down? Chase those winter blues away by taking a trip to a sun-filled-đầy nắng island. We offer both weekend and weeklong packages-gói to the Sunshine Islands. Choose a cruise-hành trình, stay at a resort, or relax at a quaint-cổ kính village inn-nhà trọ. Take a fast-paced-tốc độ tour of the island hot spots-điểm, or opt -lựa chọn for a slow-paced, low-key-ít quan trọng visit to the beach. You'll love our luxury accommodations-phòng and our economical prices. Call today to book your tour.

7.    Believe it or not, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Some people skip-bỏ breakfast as part of a weight-

reducing -giảm plan, but this is not a good idea. Studies have shown that people who don't eat a complete meal-bữa hoàn chỉnh, including fruit, every morning actually-thực sự end up gaining weight-tăng cân. They also-cũng often feel tired later in the day and compensate -bù đắp for this by eating unhealthy food. Healthy people never skip breakfast.

8.    Does your health insurance-bảo hiểm cover all your needs? Will it pay for hospitalization? Will it cover -đủ để bù đắp you if you have an accident far from home? Will it pay for

prescription-theo toa medicine? Does it provide coverage for-bảo hiểm cho your husband or wife and other family members? Don't spend your life worrying as your insurance rates get higher and higher. Our insurance plan covers all your medical expenses-chi phí at reasonable-hợp lí rates-giá, wherever you may be.

9.    We have a new schedule here at Radio 2000. We begin this afternoon with three solid-vững chắc hours of classic rock music. That's three solid hours with no commercial interruptions-gián đoạn. That'll be followed by an exciting new interview show in which we talk with all your favorite rock musicians, both past and current-hiện tại. We'll have the weather report at five before we move on to our new evening news analysis-phân tích program

.10. A protest-biểu tình against-chống lại the increase in the sales tax took place in front of the presidential-tổng thống palace-dinh yesterday. Protesters say the sales tax -thuế bán hàng isn't fair -công bằng to business owners or consumers. Our newly elected-mới bầu mayor-thị trưởng supports-hỗ trợ the tax increase. She says it will help, not harm-không gây tổn hại , small businesses and strengthen0tawng cường the city's economy. The new tax goes into effect-hiệu lực next month.

Identifying a Request (page 88)

1.    Next stop, Greenwich. Please remain-vẫn seated until the train has come to a complete stop. Again, we ask all passengers not to stand up until we have stopped at the station. This is for your own safety. Please check around your seat to make sure you have left nothing behind. Thank you for riding the commuter-đi lại rail-đường sắt service and have a pleasant-dễ chịu trip.

2.    Welcome to the Franklin Theater. Tonight's performance-hoạt động is the opening show of our twenty-fifth season. As a courtesy-lịch sự to those around you, members of the audience -khán giả are asked to turn off all cell phones, pagers-máy nhắn tin, and recording devices before the show begins. Also-ngoài ra, the use of cameras is not permitted while the actors are on stage. This includes video and digital cameras. Information on upcoming shows is available in the lobby.-sảnh

3.    You have reached the voice mail-hộp thư thoại of Martin Schwartz. I am either-1 trong 2 away from my desk or out of the office. If you'd like to make an appointment-cuộc hẹn, please press one to speak with my assistant. Otherwise-nếu không, wait for the beep and leave a message. I'll return your call as soon as I can.

4.    Flight 15 is now ready for boarding-lên máy bay. All passengers please line up-xếp hàng at the gate and have your boarding pass ready to show to the flight attendant-tiếp viên hàng không. Let a flight attendant know if you are traveling with small children or need special assistance-hỗ trợ boarding the plane. If your carry-on bags are too large, you may be asked to check them. We'd like to remind -nhắc nhởyou that this is a nonsmoking flight.

5.    A traffic accident downtown is causing major-quan trọng delays-sự chậm trễ on several main roads. Drivers are asked to avoid-tránh North State Street. Use Constitution Avenue -đại lộ instead-thay vào if you must drive downtown. Even on -ngay cả Constitution Avenue, however, you may still experience some delays. Officials expect -hi vọng the delays to last for several hours.

6.    Thank you for calling Countway Computers. We value -đánh giá your call. All of our lines are busy now. If you want to reach technical support, hang up and dial 555-3456. If you wish to speak to a customer service representative-đại diện, please stay on the line and your call will be answered in turn-lần lượt. Right now there is a wait of approximately-khoảng  five minutes.

7.    Springfield was struck-tấn công by a hurricane-cơn bão last week that left millions of dollars of property-tài sản damage in its wake-làm trỗi dậy. Thousands of people have been left homeless and can expect to spend several weeks living in shelters-nơi trú ẩn. The city is seekingtìm kiếm donations -đóng góp of food and clothing for hurricane victims-nạn nhân. If you would like to help, please send your donations to the Springfield Rescue-cứu hộ Committee-ủy ban.

8.    I'm happy to introduce Mrs. Jackson, who has just joined -gia nhập our staff as the new manager's assistant. I ask all staff members to please help her out during her first few days here, as she learns our office routines-thói quen. I know you are all ready to help her feel welcome to our office and I appreciate -đánh giá your cooperation in this matter.

9. Attention-chú ý staff. The fire alarm-báo cháy system is being tested this morning. You may hear the alarm go off several times in the course of-quá trình  the morning. When you hear the alarm, please remain calm-bình tĩnh. There is no need to leave the building or to avoid using the elevator. Just continue with your usual routine. Thank you for your

patience-kiên nhẫn .

10. Will the driver of the white car that is parked near the back entrance-lối vào please move your car? You are parked illegally-bất hợp pháp. You need to move your car immediately or it will be ticketed and towed-kéo. You can park in the visitor parking area that is located-đặt gần near the front of the building. The parking area by the back entrance is for delivery vehicles-xe only.

Strategy Practice (page 91)

Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following

announcement. We hope you enjoyed this evening's talk by author Marvin Howard. If you would like to hear more, Mr. Howard will be interviewed on radio station PQR tomorrow morning at 11:30. If you would like a copy of Mr. Howard's book, we will have some available for sale up front. Mr. Howard will remain here a short while to sign books and answer questions.

Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following

announcement. Get out your winter coats and scarves-khăn quàng cổ because this morning's rain will turn to snow by early afternoon. You can expect three to four inches of snow before it ends this evening, so be careful on the drive home from work and be prepared for possible traffic delays. Tomorrow will be cold and windy, and the roads will probably be very icy. Fortunately-may mắn, schools will be closed for the holiday, so we don't have to worry about the safety of our children. Expect warmer weather by the weekend.

Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following message. Hi Charles. It's Mary. I just called to say that my plane arrives at the airport at four tomorrow. I'll probably want to go straight-đi thẳng to the hotel, so I'll just take a taxi and meet you there at seven, OK? That'll give me a chance to rest a bit. I made dinner reservations at the Colonial Restaurant. It's not far from the hotel. Also, I know you mentioned -đề cập going to the movies after dinner, but I think I'd prefer to just sit and talk. We haven't seen each other for so long. Hope that's OK. Can't wait to see you. Bye.

Questions 10 through 12 refer to the

following announcement. Good evening, everyone. I'm your hostess-tiếp viên, Matilda Wimple, and I am happy to welcome you to this evening's program, the third in the After Dinner lecture series. This evening we will begin with a brief -tóm tắt musical performance by students from the City School of Music. Then we will hear Dr. Arthur James speak on Italian Art, and he has a fascinating-hấp dẫn slide show to accompany-đi kèm his talk. During the refreshment break, wine and cheese will be served in the cafeteria, and, of course, we will finish the evening with the usual question and answer session.

Questions 13 through 15 refer to the

following talk. Welcome to the Palm Breeze Hotel. We have a room ready for you on the third floor, for two nights as you requested. I've given you a room with an ocean view, but if you'd prefer to look over the pool, I also have a pool view room available. No? All right, ocean view. You can leave your car by the front door while you unload-dỡ bỏ your luggage, then please park it in the lot by the side of the building. I'm sorry, but the garage is full. All hotel guests are invited to a free breakfast, served in the dining room from 7 to 9. If you’d like to use the fitness room-tập thể dục or sauna-tắm hơi, there is a small charge-phí. Here's your key.