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I’ve read that the trouble in Angola seems to be over.
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Yeah, I’ve heard that too, but the President’s control over the country is still precarious. The opposition leaders haven’t been arrested and they’re still planning further attacks.
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So, the country is still not very stable.
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What does the man believe?
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It’s been really hot lately. I wish I could take a few days off.
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Why can’t you?
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I’ve got a lot of work at the office right now, so my holiday is out of the question. What about you? Your son’s been feeling better after the operation, hasn’t he?
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Yes, he has. But my account is in the red. The insurance covered only half the costs.
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Why can’t the woman take a holiday?
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So, another report. Let’s show to the boss.
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We can’t. John hasn’t prepared it.
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Oh, God! And now what?
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Well, I’m going to carry the can.
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What?! But it’s not the first time John has failed.
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Hard to blame him this time. You’ve heard about his wife.
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Yeah, what a tragedy. So, it’s better to say I was supposed to write the report.
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What does Ann decide to do?
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Listen, Pete! Do you know what? Joe didn’t attend the meeting. His wife told me.
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Really?! Lazy bugger! I think the boss should be told about this.
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Well, you’d better keep it under your hat. I know you don’t like him. But the consequences might be too serious.
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OK. Maybe you’re right. Joe does’ t deserve to be sacked.
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What is Pete being asked to do?
Five
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Listen, James. How are you going to get the boss to give us a pay rise?
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Well, there is that report that said we were doing a good job.
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Well, yeah. There are a lot of people doing a good job. It’s not a very strong argument, Jane.
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I know, but we have to use it for all its worth.
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Jane thinks the report…
Six
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Have you heard? Jerry is making money for old robe.
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Really? How is he doing that?
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Well, he buys old army surplus equipment and sell it to young teenagers. Apparently, there’s a new fashion for all things military. All he does is load his truck, take it down to the market, and a couple of hours later everything is sold.
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Lucky guy. Sounds like he is onto a good thing.
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Jerry…
Seven
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Have you seen Steven lately? He looks really stressed. I hope he doesn’t jump ship.
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Well, Frank, he might. He is very talented, so he could get a job anywhere.
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Yeah, and he’s been under a lot of pressure recently.
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It would be really tough, though. We really need him here.
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Yeah, especially with the new order coming up.
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Frank hopes that Steven will…
Listening 20
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What’s the matter, Tom?
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Oh, well, nothing serious. I just had another beef with Jane.
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What?! But you are getting married in two moths’ time.
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Yeas, that’s what exactly worries me. I sometimes think we shouldn’t be together at all.
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Don’t say that. Just try to settle things in a peaceful way.
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What did Tom do?
Two
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Hi, Steve. How did the party go?
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Well, it was great, but for Simon.
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You can say. He’s a wet blanket, isn’t he?
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Definitely, yes. The things he said and the way he said them. Well, at least he left early and everybody started enjoying themselves.
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Well, don’t invite him anymore.
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What did Simon do?
Three
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Tom, have you read the latest report?
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No, what did it say?
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It said that the radiation in this area is thirty times higher than the allowed levels.
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Really?! We’ve been here five months now. I’m sure the report are wide of the mark. Otherwise we would be dead by now.
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Tom thinks…
Four
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You know what? My sister, Jane, told me about her new job in the factory. Sounds like easy work to do.
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Hmm, I think that there’s more to it than meets the eye. I know, I’ve worked there for a few years. Hope she doesn’t regret her choice.
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The man thinks….
Five
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Tom, how are you spending the holiday? I’ve heard that Peter and Monika are going to the mountains climbing.
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Hmm, I love climbing, but Peter and Monika?
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I’ve been seeing them quite regularly these days. Their marriage is on the rocks. They’ve been quarrelling all the time. I think it won’t last long.
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Well, apparently I misunderstood something. I thought they were doing quite well though.
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Tom thinks that Peter and Monika….
Six
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I met Steven in the City Centre this morning. He was rushing to work.
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Oh, how is he?
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Well, yesterday was tough for him. He met with Matronax, you know the photocopier company, to sign a final deal. Last week the couldn’t agree on many details and had a row, but they met half way in the end.
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I should suppose so. After all the business will be very profitable for both sides?
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In the end the Matronax….
Seven
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Yesterday, I visited Martin. As you know he’s taking part in this competition to design a new bridge. Well, you know, he’s got a few drafts but he isn’t pleased with any of them, and time is running out.
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So what is he going to do?
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Well, he is looking for new ideas, but he hasn’t found anything suitable. And he really is at his wits’ end. And, you know, time is running out. I wouldn’t like him to give up on this. It is a real chance for him.
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Martin….
Listening 21
One
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Good morning Sally.
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Morning Frank. How’s it going?
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OK. Thanks. And you?
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Not bad. Listen, what do you think of that new trainee accountant? What’s her name? Ahh, Sue Palmer. We employed her last month.
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Oh, her. I don’t really know. She seems to be doing all right for someone new in the department.
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Yeah, but she’s still very inexperienced, so we’d better keep on her back.
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We sure will. I have already asked her supervisor, Nancy, to make sure she gets clear instructions and to check on her work.
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Both speakers agree that Ms Palmer needs….
Two
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Hello Ann.
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Hi Ted. Good to see you. Have you seen Joe and his crowd? They were just leaving when you arrived.
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Yeah, briefly. Who was that tall red-haired girl next to him?
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Oh, it must have been Suzan. Don’t you know her? She’s Joe’s new girlfriend. She seems all right at first, you know, friendly and nice, but then it turns out she can easily drive you up the wall.
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Really?
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Yeah, I’ve never met such a fussy and egocentric person in my life.
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Well, I’m glad she’s not my girlfriend.
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Ann thinks Suzan…
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