I. Read a text aloud:
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Ladies and Gentleman, thank you for visiting the Greater Vancouver Zoo. The zoo will be closing in twenty minutes, at 7 o’clock. We would like to ask you to begin making your way back to the main gate of the zoo at this time. Don’t forget to stop by our gift shop near the main gate, where you’ll find souvenirs, T-shirts, and kid’s toys to remember your trip to the Greater Vancouver Zoo. Thank you and have a pleasant evening!
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Attention, the passengers waiting for Continental Air 435 to Philadelphia, we’re sorry to inform you of a few hours of delay caused by the slippery runway. Your flight has been rescheduled to depart at 12:05a.m. due to this severe weather. There is also a change of your departure gate. You will now have to board Continental Air 435 at gate 75. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.
II. Describe a picture:
III. Respond to questions:
Imagine that the National Traffic Control Board is doing research in your country. You have agreed to participate in a telephone interview about transportation.
~What type of transportation do you use most commonly use?
~Why do you choose that type of transportation?
~Do you think it is better to drive or take the bus? Why
IV. Respond to questions with given information:
~ What is the seminar all about?
~ How long will the seminar be?
~ Is there a place nearby to eat lunch?
V. Propose a solution:
Hello, this is Lisa Yaru. I stayed at your hotel last night, and I think I left something in my room. Last night I stayed in room, hmm, what was it, oh, room 613. I checked out this morning at 8:30 but I think I left my briefcase in the room. The briefcase is small and black and it has the initials L.Y. on the side. I really need to get it soon. Give me a call back. Let me know if you found the briefcase and if I, uh, need to come pick it up. Thanks. Oh, you can call me at 723-276-1823. That's my cell phone number.
VI. Express an opinion:
Do you agree that students should have one long vacation rather than several short vacations? why?
I. Read a text aloud:
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You don't need to spend all of your hard earned money on bakery bread. Making your own bread at home is easy with the new Double Duty Dough Mixer by Berring. Unlike other bread machines that can be difficult to clean and store, the Double Duty Dough Mixer breaks down into five parts that can go directly into your dishwasher. This stainless steal appliance will mix dough for you in a fraction of the time it takes to knead dough by hand. The automated delay feature at the beginning of the mix cycle gives your ingredients time to reach room temperature, ensuring that your breads will rise as high as bakery bread. We guarantee that the accompanying Berring Best Breads recipe book will be a family favourite.
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What is advertising? Is it telling the truth or is it making things look better than they really are? Or is it lying? Companies pay a lot of money for adverts. Some of the ads you see in glossy magazines look like art. The commercials on TV look like mini movies. Do they really change our behaviour? Do adverts make you buy things? I think some advertising is a form of lying. Is BMW really “The ultimate driving machine” like they say in their ads? British Airways used to say they were “The world’s favourite airline,” but had to stop saying it because it wasn’t true. Personally, I get tired of watching ads on television. They always interrupt a good programme. I like ads in magazines.
They’re usually quite interesting.
II. Describe a picture:
III. Respond to questions:
Why do you exercise?
What else do you do other than exercise?
Describe your favorite exercise.
IV. Respond to questions using given information:
Normandy Department Store Sale Items
Name Original PriceSale
Double layer mini -dress $310.00 $123.90
Tricolor mini -dress $288.00 $169.90
Silk knit dress $290.00 $98.20
Floral mini dress $298.00 $178.80
Dot dress $425.00 $178.80
Sale starts September 9 at 10:30 am
Hello, I was shopping online and noticed that a sale is coming up shortly.
Could you send me the list of sale items with the price?
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What items are mainly on sale?
Are pants also on sale?
My shopping budget is four hundred fifty dollars. What can I purchase with this budget?
V. Propose a solution:
This is John Kim from EG. I was delighted to get your letter regarding how much you enjoyed using our product. We are very proud of the product and are pleased with the positive response we are getting from people like you. The marketing department is working on a new marketing campaign for the product to allow us to reach more people. We were hoping that you would give us permission to use some of the comments from your letter in our new campaign. If you agree to this, please sign and return the enclosed consent form, using the self-addressed, stamped envelope. As the form states, we assure you that your comments will be printed exactly as they appear in your letter. When you return the envelope, please feel free to add more comments if you have any. And please inform us of your phone number and e-mail address. We’ve also enclosed a discount coupon toward your next purchase, as a small token of our appreciation.
VI. Express an opinion:
Some people say that being honest is the most important factor in any relationship. Some say that sometimes, hiding the truth helps a relationship. Which do you think is better and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
I. Read a text aloud:
Question1:
Please pass on my congratulations to the international marketing team for the great campaign they initiated this year. I was extremely impressed with the planning, application, and follow up procedures involved. Looking at the sales figures, there is a strong indication that the campaign had an immediate impact on our market penetration and brand image. Could we ask for a better result?
Question2:
Are you tired of stiff, wrinkled clothes? If so, try Soft Step today! Soft Step's patented formula is organically based and free of dyes and perfumes, Soft Step is safe and gentle enough for even babies. so stop ironing and get Soft Step today. It's available in most major super markets. ?You can also get a free sample by visiting our website at www.softstep.com
II. Describe a picture
III. Respond to questions:
A clothing line asked you to participate in an interview about the kind of fashion you usually use at your workplace or school.
~What do the people usually wear at your workplace or school?
~How often do you purchase new clothes to wear at work or school?
~What makes a clothing store a good clothing store?
IV. PROPOSE A SOLUTION
Hi, this is Delphine Roy. I can't seem to open my company's account on your website. Could someone call me and help me fix this problem? I have to use your system to download a file that our client uploaded there this morning. It's really frustrating because I need to work on this file today before I go home. I can't even open the file online. Everything freezes after I put in my password. I have called your office a thousand times today, but the phone is always answered by the answering machine. Please improve your standard of service. My company is always looking for other options that are more cost effective, and you are not the only company who can provide this service. Please give me a clall as soon as you get back. Again, my name's Delphine Roy from Audrey Classics, and my phone number is 412-4532, extension 203.
V. EXPRESS AN OPINION
Do you agree that taking time off from work can enhance the performance of workers? Why or why not? Give specific reasons to support your opinion.
I. Read a text aloud:
Are you a global company needing to deal with many foreign currencies? Do you find your bank's exchange rates too low, and their service fees too high? Then take your business to Rapid Exchange. We'll satisfy all your foreign exchange requirements with our one-to-one service combined with our always available online web page that includes instant rate quotes. We even pick-up and deliver your checks and drafts. Give us a call today!
II. Picture description:
III. Respond to questions:
A student training in the hospitality sector is gathering information from the public for a term paper. Assist him by answering his questions.
Questions:
~How many vacations from work do you take that are a week or more in length?
~Do you have a place you go to regularly for a holiday?
~Tell me about the best vacation you have ever had.
IV. Respond to questions with given information:
FREE Pet Grooming Training Session
Do you have a cat or a dog with a shaggy coat of fur? Would you like to learn how to groom your pet yourself? This weekend learn how to turn the anxiety of grooming into a bonding time for you and your pet. We will teach you how to:
* trim stubborn nails
* remove nasty knots
* brush your pet's teeth
* choose the perfect brush and scissors
* remove tear stains from your dog's face
* shampoo and bathe your pet
* give your pet a before and after massage
questions:
~When will the seminar be?
~What fur care do they teach?
~What can your anxiety turn to?
V. Propose a solution:
Hello, this is Anna Richards. I bought a blender from your store today but it is not working. I plugged it into the socket but nothing happened. I have not been able to use it. I looked at the manual and followed all the instructions but it's not working. Can you please help me? Thank you.
VI. Express an Opinion:
Some companies make donations to local charities and community groups.
Other companies do not and leave it up to their staff to decide whether
to make personal donations. Should companies donate part of their
profits to charities? State your opinion and provide reasons for your
view.
