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CONVERSATIONS: REASONS

Vocabulary Practice A

DIRECTIONS: Match the reason with the activity in each section. Draw a line betweenthe activity and the reason.

ACTIVITY REASON

1. I prefer the train.~ a. You do extra work.2. We'll need an umbrella. b. I don't like to drive.3. I'll give you a raise. c. Her pen was out of ink.4. I can't finish this book. d. I don't have time now.5. She borrowed my pencil. e. It's raining.6. He can't read the newspaper. f. We are out of gas.7. She was late for work. g. He lost his glasses.8. The car won't start. h. You were on the phone.9. I couldn't call you. i. My feet hurt.

10. I bought bigger shoes. j. She missed her bus.11. I couldn't make copies. k. She had a lot of work to finish.12. She didn't finish her dinner. 1. The copier is broken.13. He returned the suit to the store. m. It's his birthday.14. She stayed at the office late. n. It didn't fit.15. We sent Jack a present. o. She wasn't very hungry.

Vocabulary Practice B

DIRECTIONS: To complete each sentence, give a reason as an answer for the question.

1. She walked home in the snow.Why did she walk h9me in the snow?Because dk didn t ~ to- ebuo-e.

2. We will finish the report tomorrow.Why won't they finish the report today?Because

3. We used a pencil to sign the memo.Why didn't they use a pen?Because

4. My feet hurt.Why do your feet hurt?Because

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5. She was late for work again.Why wasn't she on time?Because

6. Bob's clothes are wet.Why are Bob's clothes wet?Because

7. I tried to call you, but the line was busy.Why was the line busy?Because

8. Rita got a promotion at work.Why did Rita get a promotion?Because

9. She didn't eat anything for lunch.Why didn't she eat anything?Because

10. Please read this letter to me.Why don't you read the letter yourself?Because

Strategy Practice: Why

Q DIRECTIONS: Listen to the conversations on the audio and then answer the followingquestions. Remember to use the listening strategies described on page 74.

1. Why was Ms. Boggs late? CD CD CD @(A) She had car trouble.(B) The bus broke down.(C) The bus didn't stop.(D) The train wasn't on time.

2. Why won't anyone come to the picnic? CD CD CD @(A) People work on Monday.(B) It's raining.(C) It starts at ten o'clock.(D) It's not fun.

3. Why was the man pleased? CD CD CD @(A) The woman finished the memo.(B) The woman is never late.(C) He has a new desk.(D) He likes to wait.

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4. Why won't the speakers finish the letter today? CD CD @ @(A) They need a new pen.(B) They can't make it better.(C) They need five stamps.(D) There's not enough time.

5. Why can't the woman sign the memo? CD CD @ @(A) She doesn't have time.(B) It isn't typed yet.(C) Her pen doesn't work.(D) She can't think.

6. Why does the man want to be read to? CD CD @ @(A) He broke his glasses.(B) He forgot his glasses.(C) He lost his glasses.(D) He lent his glasses.

7. Why are the speakers taking the train? CD CD @ @(A) The roads are covered with snow.(B) They don't know how to drive.(C) The roads are closed.(D) It might rain.

8. Why will the speakers walk? CD CD @ @(A) They prefer walking.(B) They want to get some exercise.(C) The bus was full.(D) The car was out of gas.

9. Why didn't the man talk to the woman earlier? CD CD @ @(A) Her line was busy.(B) She went to the doctor's.(C) He wasn't feeling well.(D) Her phone was broken.

10. Why did the woman's shoes hurt her feet? CD CD @ @(A) They were old.(B) They were too big.(C) They were new.(D) They were too narrow.


11. Why can't the man make copies today? CD CD @ @(A) The copier is broken.(B) He doesn't have time.(C) It's too late.(D) It's before noon.

12. Why did they take Mr. Lee to dinner? CD CD @ @(A) He was hungry.(B) The restaurant is new.(C) He doesn't have money.(D) It was his birthday.

13. Why didn't Cindy join her friends for lunch? CD CD @ @(A) She was at a meeting.(B) She doesn't like sandwiches.(C) She wasn't hungry.(0) She was busy working.

14. Why did the man return the suit? CD CD @ ([)(A) It was too expensive.(B) It didn't fit well.(C) He didn't like the color.(D) The collar was too dark.

15. Why did Jack get a raise? CD CD @ ([)(A) He's been working at the company for a long time.(B) He's been a hard worker.(C) He gave money to the company.(0) He gets along well with everyone.

TOEle Test Practice

DIRECTIONS: On the TOEIC test, you will need to remember specific details from theconversation. You will have to improve your memory as well as your listening skills.Read the questions quickly before you listen to the conversation and then listen forthe answers.

CONVERSATION 1 (Questions 1-3)

1. Why did the woman miss the meeting?(A) She had a problem with her car.(B) She didn't leave home on time.(C) She was feeling tired.(0) She was sick.

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2. What time did the meeting start?(A) 1:00.(B) 8:00.(C) 9:00.(0) 10:00.

3. Why did the man leave his notes for his secretary?(A) She has to file them.(B) She wants to read them.(C) She will make copies of them.(0) She will rewrite them.


4. Where are the speakers going?(A) To a soccer game.(B) To the theater.(C) Out of town.(0) To a park.

5. Why doesn't the woman want to drive?(A) It's difficult to find parking.(B) Her car broke down.(C) The bus is faster.(D) The bus is free.

6. What time do they have to arrive?(A) 5:15.(B) 5:30.(C) 6:00.(D) 7:00.


7. Why does the woman want to borrow money?(A) To buy a wallet.(B) To buy lunch.(C) To buy coffee.(0) To buy a book.

8. When will the woman pay the money back?(A) This afternoon.(B) Tonight.(C) Tomorrow.(D) In two days.


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9. How much does the man give her? CD CD @ @(A) $2.(B) $3.(C) $8.(D) $10.


10. Why doesn't the man want to go to the seafood restaurant? CD CD @ @(A) There are too many people.(B) The food isn't good.(C) It's too expensive.(0) It's closed tonight.

11. Where will the speakers go after dinner? CD CD @ @(A) To a play.(B) To the movies.(C) Shopping.(0) Home.

12. When do they have to leave? CD CD @ @(A) Right now.(B) In 15 minutes.(C) In 50 minutes.(0) In two hours.


13. Why was the meeting canceled? CD CD @ @(A) The boss is ou t of town.(B) The woman's presentation isn't ready.(C) Everyone has been working too hard.(D) The accountant is sick.

14. How did the woman hear about the canceled meeting? CD CD @ @(A) She got an e-mail.(B) The man called her.(C) Her boss told her.(0) She got a memo.

15. What day is the meeting rescheduled for? CD CD @ @(A) Tuesday.(B) Wednesday.(C) Thursday.(0) Friday.

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