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Listening 16
One
How is Sergeant Brown doing on the logistics course?
Well, I think he is underachieving.
Maybe you had to high expectations of him.
The woman thinks Sergeant Brown….
Two
John told me his soldiers are the best in the whole army.
Don’t you think that’s an overstatement?
Well, yes. I think the marines take some beating.
The woman thinks John’s opinion of his soldiers is….
Three
Did you see Harry this morning? He was in a foul mood. He was absolutely unapproachable.
Well, he can be difficult at times.
This morning Harry couldn’t….
Four
How is the experiment going?
We’ve reached the inescapable conclusion that it’s oxygen.
Oh, excellent. Now you can take that holiday that you need.
The man believes the experiment…
Five
How was the meeting this morning?
Oh, the meeting! Totally unproductive.
Well, the finance group can never decide on anything?
During the morning meeting….
Six
What’s so special about this tank?
It’s almost indestructible.
Really? I bet it won’t stand a strike from a precision weapon.
The woman thinks the tank….
Seven
What do you think of Harry’s actions?
I think they were predetermined?
Do you think he’s capable of doing that?
The man thinks Harry’s actions were….
Listening 17
One
How is your son Jerry?
Oh, he’s completely infatuated by his new girlfriend Jasmine.
Oh, teenage boys can go mad at times. But Jerry is very sensible , so I don’t think it will last long. No need to worry.
The woman thinks Jerry is….
Two
So, how do you like the weather here?
Very nice, in general. Except that it’s totally unpredictable.
You’re right. But at least it’s never boring.
The man thinks the weather there is….
Three
Did you hear what John said?
Yes, terrible. He was undermining his bosses authority.
Yes, but I think he was right.
The man thinks John’s comments were….
Four
John, can you lend me a couple of quid?
What’s wrong? It’s the third time this month.
Well don’t ask. I just need it.
Ok. no more questions , but I am afraid you’ll have to ask someone else. I am really hard up at the moment. You know new wife and a new flat.
John refuses because….
Five
You know I really feel stupid. After Brian’s explanation I am afraid I am still unenlightened.
Don’t worry. You are not the only one who couldn’t follow.
Brian’s explanation was….
Six
What’s the matter Tom? You really look like hell.
Oh thanks. I’ m really knackered, I need to rest.
Make sure that you get good rest today.
Tom is….
Seven
It’s getting more and more difficult to get any work done with Sue and Mary.
Oh them! No wonder they have been at odds with one another for ages.
But it’ s getting nowhere now. They have completely different opinions about everything.
Sue and Mary….
Listening 18
One
How’s your work on project going on?
Oh, it’s on the last lap. You know, it just needs some final improvements.
Great. So I can have it tomorrow.
The work on the project….
Two
Nick, do you still remember Harry?
Harry? Harry who?
Harry the paratrooper. You know the one who had a soft spot for vodka. He couldn’t put the staff down.
Oh that Harry! Yes, sure I do.
Nick remembers the paratrooper because.…
Three
Did you hear that politician talking on the radio last night?
Yes, I thought he was supposed to talk about the environment , but he kept referring to the local council.
Yeah, he was just trying to cloud the issue.
Politicians! It’s hard to know what they really think.
The politician was …
Four
Did I tell you that there was my sister’s wedding last weekend?
No, you didn’t! Come on, tell me about it.
Well, the wedding was very traditional , but at the reception everyone had a ball. Everyone was dancing and singing. I mean the couple , both families , friends, acquaintances. Even the neighbours.
The man thinks the wedding reception was….
Five
I haven’t seen Steve for ages.
Neither have I. I’ve just hear rumours he’s been involved in cloak and dagger operations now.
You’ve got to be kidding. He doesn’t seem the James Bond type to me. Neither clever nor brave.
Steve has recently become a….
Six
I remember everything vividly. Everything was going well at first. We were advancing up the hill , meeting little opposition…
Yeah, and then things got worse. We started coming under heavy fire from their defensive positions. We were suffering heavy casualties. It got so bad that the commander decided to pull the plug.
Yeah, yeah, that’s what we did.
Yeah. And even as we were withdrawing we came under heavy machine-gun fire. We lost smith and Johnson then.
The commander ordered his soldiers to….
Seven
Has Brian got the axe?
I’m afraid he has. He’s devastated.
Can’ t understand why. He used to work such long hours.
I know, but after he was promoted he argued with his boss all the time.
I didn’t know that. Anyway, I wouldn’t like to be him now that there are so many people unemployed.
What has happened to Brian?
Listening 19
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