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Speaker3 (00:00): Good morning, Ms. Barnes. Im Max Ricardo, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Its a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Ricardo. Thank you for inviting me for an interview. Your resume is very impressive. I see that you have eight years of experience in both marketing and sales. We could use another ambitious sales manager to join our sales force. Can you tell me more about your experience in sales? Sure. At my last job, I worked as a sales manager for South America. Speaker2 (00:31): I enjoy sales because its challenging and gives me a sense of pride when I successfully close a deal. But actually, Im more interested in the marketing position I saw advertised. Speaker3 (00:43): I see that you really excelled in your position as sales manager. May I ask why youre interested in switching back to marketing? I really missed the creativity and writing involved in marketing. Speaker2 (00:54): Also, with sales, I was traveling almost every two weeks, which was hard for me and my family. I realized I had better look for a job with less travel. Speaker3 (01:04): It seems that you are quite capable in both positions. I saw the sample marketing materials you submitted. I think you have a lot to offer. Thank you, Mr. Ricardo. Thats very encouraging.
Key score 87% Listening Ex1: Answer the questions Speaker3 (00:00): Good morning, Ms Barnes I'm Max Ricardo, Vice President of Sales and Marketing It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr Ricardo Thank you for inviting me for an interview Your resume is very impressive I see that you have eight years of experience in both marketing and sales We could use another ambitious sales manager to join our sales force Can you tell me more about your experience in sales? Sure At my last job, I worked as a sales manager for South America Speaker2 (00:31): I enjoy sales because it's challenging and gives me a sense of pride when I successfully close a deal But actually, I'm more interested in the marketing position I saw advertised Speaker3 (00:43): I see that you really excelled in your position as sales manager May I ask why you're interested in switching back to marketing? I really missed the creativity and writing involved in marketing Speaker2 (00:54): Also, with sales, I was traveling almost every two weeks, which was hard for me and my family I realized I had better look for a job with less travel Speaker3 (01:04): It seems that you are quite capable in both positions I saw the sample marketing materials you submitted I think you have a lot to offer Thank you, Mr Ricardo That's very encouraging 1 Why is Ms Barnes meeting with Mr Ricardo? a To discuss a sales opportunity b To sell him marketing materials c To schedule a work trip d To interview for a job 2 Which word best describes what Mr Ricardo thinks about Ms Barnes's resume? a Encouraging b Challenging c Creative d Impressive 3 Ms Barnes has been working in marketing and sales for two years a True b False c We don't know 4 What type of position does Mr Ricardo say he's looking to fill? a Sales assistant b Sales manager c Graphic designer d Marketing manager 5 Ms Barnes has been very successful as a sales manager a True b False c We don't know 6 Ms Barnes says she enjoys being a sales manager because a She finds it challenging b She likes to write c She is able to express her creativity d She gets to travel a lot 7 What does Mr Ricardo ask Ms Barnes? a Why she wants to go back to marketing b What her expected salary would be c When she would be able to start working d If she's willing to travel 8 Mr Ricardo a believes Ms Barnes has talent in both sales and maketing b tries to convince Ms Barnes to stay in sales c has not seen Ms Barnes's marketing materials d wants Ms Barnes to travel to South America 9 Which adjective best describes how Ms Barnes probably feels at the end of the conversation? a Encouraged b Nervous c Disappointed d Grateful 10 It seems that Mr Ricardo does not want to hire Ms Barnes a True b False c We don't know Ex2: Answer the questions Speaker3 (00:00): With us today is Darcy McAdams Darcy is a psychologist and yoga instructor and now an author Her first book, My Yoga, My Life, is fast becoming a bestseller Tell us about yourself, Darcy Speaker2 (00:15): Thank you for having me, Luke Four years ago, after ten years working as a psychologist, I started going to yoga once a week I was impressed at how quickly yoga improved my physical health and my emotional well-being I know what you mean Speaker3 (00:31): I began taking yoga classes three years ago, and I feel like a different person I find the deep breathing so calming Speaker2 (00:38): That's exactly how I feel So I decided to start using yoga as part of my method of treatment My patients were so grateful I wanted others to benefit from this method, so I wrote a book I see your book covers a variety of subjects Speaker3 (00:54): You have a chapter about healthy eating, the importance of sleep, and, of course, how to use yoga to handle life's major and minor problems Speaker2 (01:02): Yes, all of these are connected and contribute to the success we enjoy when we face an issue and are able to overcome it Thank you, Darcy Speaker3 (01:12): Listeners who are interested in purchasing a copy of My Yoga, My Life can order the book through Darcy's website, www.myyogamylife.com 1 What is the podcast mainly about? a Darcie's new book b How diet affects your well-being c Why Darcie enjoys yoga d The best yoga classes 2 Darcie is a psychologist a True b False c We don't know 3 When did Darcie start doing yoga? a Last year b Three years ago c Four years ago d Ten years ago 4 The interviewer says yoga makes him feel a bored b healthy c energized d calm 5 Darcie says "That's exactly how I feel!" Which sentence from the podcast is most similar? a "All of these are connected." b "Thank you for having me." c "I know what you mean." d "I wanted others to benefit." 6 How does Darcie describe her patients' reaction to yoga as part of their treatment? a Hesitant b Excited c Overwhelmed d Thankful 7 Darcie's patients convinced her to write a book a True b False c We don't know 8 Darcie's book is mostly for people dealing with major life problems a True b False c We don't know 9 Which topic might NOT be covered in the book? a How yoga helps us b The importance of sleep c Healthy eating d Feeling grateful 10 Why does the interviewer tell listeners to go to Darcie's Web site? a To sign up for a yoga class b To order the book c To make an appointment d To invite her to speak Ex3: Answer the questions Speaker2 (00:00): Hi, Mark How's it going? I haven't seen you since I left the company eight months ago Honestly, Lydia, I'm under a lot of pressure I'm sorry to hear that Is it pressure at work? Speaker3 (00:12): Yes, that's part of it Our year-end sales figures weren't what we expected, so I need to implement a plan to boost sales Speaker2 (00:20): That does sound stressful, but I'm sure you and your new international sales team will find a way to improve sales Thanks for the support, Lydia On top of that, my wife, Rena, recently lost her full-time news writing job, so now she's unemployed Oh, no That must be very hard Do you think she'd be interested in becoming self-employed? She considered doing freelance work, but decided against it It really isn't her preference Speaker3 (00:47): She enjoys the social aspect of working in an office She also likes the fringe benefits of working for a company, such as health insurance and vacation days I understand Being self-employed isn't for everyone, but for me, it works There are many amazing benefits to owning my own business Speaker2 (01:06): I enjoy the flexibility and feel like I'm fulfilling my dream Glad to hear you're happy Perhaps you can speak with Rena Maybe she'll reconsider 1 What is the conversation mainly about? a Lydia's new business b Lydia's old job c Some problems Mark is dealing with d Mark's new sales team 2 What is most likely the relationship between the two speakers? a They are married b They are business partners c They are siblings d They used to be coworkers 3 Why is Mark under pressure at work? a He needs to find a way to increase sales b The company doesn't have enough sales people c He is afraid he may lose his job d The company may consider closing 4 Who is Rina? a Mark's wife b Lydia's coworker c Mark's boss d Lydia's friend 5 What is Rina's main problem? a She doesn't have health insurance b She's unemployed c She wants to quit her job d She doesn't have enough vacation days 6 Rina hasn't thought about doing freelance work a True b False c We don't know 7 Which of the following is NOT identified as a benefit to working for a company? a Flexibility b Vacation days c Social aspect d Health insurance 8 Lydia believes that being self-employed may not be suitable for everyone a False b We don't know c True 9 At the end of the conversation, Mark suggests that Lydia a and Rina open a business b join his sales team c speak with Rina d close her business 10 Mark thinks that Rina will definitely be interested in becoming self- employed a True b False c We don't know Vocabulary Ex1: Điền các từ sau vào chỗ trống” _”: just this one in order to majority let me be frank motivation I'd hate to have surrounded by Benjamin: Hey Luciana, do you want to go to the football game tomorrow? It'll be fun! Luciana: Benjamin, 1. _ That really doesn't sound enjoyable to me I mean I'm happy to spend time with you, but football games just don't interest me Benjamin: Come on It's a big game The 2 of the school will be there 3 you miss out on this social experience Please come Luciana: Oh alright But 4. _time Benjamin: Great! Trust me, even if you don't enjoy watching football you'll enjoy being 5. friends! 1 let me be frank 2 majority 3 I’d hate to have 4 just this one 5 surrounded by Ex2: Điền các từ sau vào chỗ trống” _”: do me a favor work things out it's not as if determined to seriously doubt whether I have difficulty what's been going on Dear Jaimie, I wanted to write and tell you 1 in my life Things haven't been going well I'm finding this new job very stressful My hours are very long, and they sometimes ask me to work on the weekends At first, I was 2 _make it work After all, I just got this job But I 3 _I'll be able to continue like this for much longer It's gotten to a point where 4 sleeping at night because of all the stress from work I'd really like to talk to you more about this Maybe you can help me 5 Thanks! Angela 1 what's been going on, 2 determined to, 3 seriously doubt whether, 4 I have difficulty, 5 work things out Ex3: Điền các từ sau vào chỗ trống” _”: honorary member cover expenses impressed shelter donation greatly appreciated reinforce Robert: Guess what! The Society for Animals in Distress has made me an 1 of their society! Clyde: Congratulations! What did you do to earn such an honor? Robert: I made a 2 They were very appreciative and said that the amount was more than enough to 3 for a year You know I've always loved animals I'm glad I found a way to help them Clyde: Wow, Robert That's very generous of you I'm 4 Robert: Thanks, Clyde They've also invited me to come visit the new animal 5 _they hope to open soon The visit is scheduled for two weeks from now 1 honorary member 2 donation 3 cover expenses 4 impressed 5 shelter Ex4: Điền các từ trong ngoặc() vào chỗ trống” _” Donovan: Hey Janice did you see that TV program last night about life on the 1 (International Space Station/ deep space/ mission)? Janice: Yes, I watched it with my family It was really interesting, especially the day-to- day experiences of the 2 _(altitudes/ astronauts/ asteroids) I loved learning about what they eat in space, where they sleep, and how they exercise Donovan: Me too! But I don't think I'd like the feeling of 3. (survival/ pioneer/ weightlessness) Janice: Oh, I think it looks fun! Though, I don't know if I could handle being on a 4. _( spacecraft/ resource/ survival)for an extended period of time I'd miss my family too much Donovan: True, that would be hard I really admire the astronauts who go on these dangerous but important 5 ( asteroids/ pioneers/ missions) 1 International Space Station 2 astronauts 3 weightlessness 4 spacecraft 5 missions Ex5: Điền các từ sau vào chỗ trống” _”: reduce job security ambitious aggressive response account executive sales force From: Natasha Rozenberg To: Richard Fenton Subject: Account executive position Hi Richard, I just interviewed Robert Sterling for the 1 position He seems to be a very hard worker We need someone 2. like that Did you get a chance to review his resume? He spoke very well during the interview, and has excellent communication skills He also seems polite and eager to please, unlike the other candidate, who I found to be too 3 He's also very knowledgeable about our company I think he'd be a great addition to the 4 _ He’s available to start next week I'd like to hire him, but I wanted to hear your opinion before we give him a 5 Thanks, Natasha 1 account executive 2 ambitious 3 aggressive 4 sales force 5 response Gramma Ex1: Điền các từ trong ngoặc() vào chỗ trống” _” Lena: Eleanor, how are you? I haven't seen you in a while Eleanor: Well, 1 _( although/ therefore/ now that)the kids all have after-school activities, I spend most afternoons driving them around town It's exhausting! Lena: Yes, it sounds tiring! To tell you the truth, I decided not to sign my kids up for any after-school activities this year 2. _( despite/ although/ because)their objections Eleanor: Wow, I wish I could do that Since they all had such a good time last year, they begged me to sign them up again 3 (Seeing that/ Although/ Since)it's difficult for me, at least the kids are having fun Lena: That's a good way to look at it 4 ( Because/ In spite of/ Although)my kids have so much time in the afternoons now, I hope they'll use it to do some homework! 1 although 2 despite 3 Although 4 In spite of Ex2: Điền các từ sau vào chỗ trống” _”: It is it won't wasn't there are are there it was it seems It was announced this week that a new playground will be built in the neighborhood Though 1 _many residents who are very happy with the news, not everyone is Some residents are saying that it 2 _fair to make the decision without consulting them first They said that having a playground will make it very noisy for the people who live in the houses nearby Supporters of the new playground say 3 _cause a disturbance to the nearby residents Some have suggested moving the playground to a different location 4. difficult to say whether or not that is a possibility However, 5. _that without a compromise, the building plans will have to be delayed 1 there are 2 isn't 3 It won't 4 It is 5 It seems Ex3: Điền các từ trong ngoặc() vào chỗ trống” _” Mark: So, 1 ( wouldn't you/ will you/ would you)come to Spain with us next month? Diego: I'm sorry I still don't know I 2 ( would know/ won't know/ will know)until my parents tell me if they can help pay for the plane ticket Mark: So, you 3 _( won't come/ would come/ wouldn't come)if you had the money? Diego: That's right I just didn't save enough from my summer job to be able to afford this trip on my own Mark: I 4 ( won't/ wouldn't/ will)worry How about this? If you don't get money from your parents, I'll lend you the money for a ticket You'll pay me back when you can Diego: Wow, Mark! 5 _( You would/ You wouldn't/ You won't)really do that for me? You're a great friend! 1 Would you 2 Won't know 3 Wouldn't come 4 Won't 5 You would Ex4: Điền các từ trong ngoặc() vào chỗ trống” _” There is a nationwide trend in which people are choosing to become self-employed, rather than work for someone else I was interested in finding out what types of businesses these people were building, so I interviewed 1 _( American/ several/ working)young business owners Jacob Miller was one of them Miller is a 22-year-old 2 ( brilliant/ tall/ business school)graduate Miller is very accomplished for his age He currently owns a profitable, online, 3 ( retail/ new/ large)store Miller sells all kinds of photo gifts, such as colorful mugs, personalized calendars, large plastic 4 ( serving/ square/ black)trays, and many other products I visited his Web site and was so impressed that I bought white 5 ( large/ ceramic/ three)photo mugs for all the family! 1 several 2 business school 3 retail 4 serving 5 ceramic Ex5: Điền các từ sau vào chỗ trống” _”: mustn't might be able to may will need to ought to Carlos: There is a seminar on Artificial Intelligence on May 16th I 1 _want to go to it Would you want to go? Andrea: That does sound interesting Is that next week? I actually 2 _check if I'm available that day I think I may have an appointment Carlos: Yes, it's next Tuesday It's the whole day, from 8:30 in the morning until 5:00 in the afternoon If it works for you, then we can go together The university doesn't host these kinds of seminars too often, so we really 3 _take advantage of the opportunity! Andrea: Yeah, you're right I 4 definitely check my schedule I 5 move my appointment to the following week 1 mustn’t 2 need to 3 ought to 4 may 5 might be able to Reading Ex1: Answer the questions No More Worries! by Philip Gantz Do you feel down in the dumps? Are you under stress? Don't worry! You're not alone! Many people have trouble coping with feelings of anxiety and depression There are all sorts of things in life that cause anxiety Tension at work may make you feel stressed Perhaps you are struggling with personal relationships Maybe you are worried about how you're going to pay the bills Don't ignore your feelings! Here are some tips to help you: Write it down! It's important to organize your thoughts It helps to write them down Ask yourself the following questions, and answer them honestly: 1) What am I feeling? Examples: sad, depressed, anxious, run-down, stressed 2) What is making me feel this way? Be as specific as you can Examples: health issues, problems at work, issues with a certain relationship (friends or family), problems with money, feeling unfulfilled in life Don't keep it in - talk to someone! Although you may not feel like talking to anyone, push yourself to open up When you keep your feelings inside, you end up feeling sorry for yourself, and that's not going to help you change your situation You may not need to rush to counseling, though it can certainly be helpful You can first try talking to a friend with whom you feel comfortable - someone you can trust A person who isn't dealing with the issue can have a clearer perspective and may be able to help you work things out After speaking with the friend, you may still want to consider counseling Get a recommendation for a therapist from your healthcare provider Exercise! Often, as a result of your anxiety, you may feel run-down You may not feel like moving But, research shows that exercise helps people overcome anxiety and depression Exercise releases chemicals in your brain called endorphins, which make you feel good In fact, doctors even prescribe regular exercise as a natural way to treat feelings of anxiety and depression So, take a walk or run Get on your bike or do any other type of exercise you enjoy Both your body and your mind will thank you 1 What type of advice is the article giving to readers? a How to get in shape b How to cope with depression and anxiety c How to manage your money d How to improve relationships 2 Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the first paragraph? a Stress from work b Dealing with health issues c Struggling with relationships d Trouble paying the bills 3 Which word is closest in meaning to "tip"? a Counseling b Perspective c Prescription d Suggestion 4 What is the first thing the article suggests doing? a Talking to a friend you can trust b Taking a long walk c Going to a doctor d Writing down your thoughts 5 Which question does the article suggest you ask yourself? a How long have I been feeling this way? b Who can I talk to? c How often do I exercise? d What am I feeling? 6 When the article says "open up" it means a schedule an appointment b take a walk c share your feelings d get a recommendation 7 According to the article, when you keep your feelings inside a you don't need counseling b you just feel bad for yourself c you are able to overcome your anxiety d you have a clearer perspective 8 According to the article, speaking to a friend is more helpful than going to counseling a True b False c We don't know 9 What are endorphins? a Feelings you have when you're stressed b Pills you take for anxiety c Special exercises to help you feel good d Chemicals released in your brain 10 According to the article, what do doctors prescribe as a natural way to treat anxiety? a Sleeping more b Eating nutritious meals c Exercising regularly d Taking a pill 1 b How to cope with depression and anxiety 2 c Struggling with relationships 3 d Suggestion 4 d Writing down your thoughts 5 d What am I feeling? 6 c share your feelings 7 b you just feel bad for yourself 8 b False 9 d Chemicals released in your brain 10 c Exercising regularly Ex2: Answer the questions A Small Change Can Go a Long Way Liam Torres was happy with his life He had a steady job at an accounting firm only 15 minutes away from his home He made a decent salary and had a good position in the company At first, he really enjoyed his daily routine, but later, things changed Liam realized that something was missing from his life He had lost sight of something important to him As a child, Liam had loved playing sports In his teenage years, he joined a soccer team Then, in college, Liam was too busy studying to join the college soccer team, but he made an effort to keep in shape He exercised at the gym every morning before classes Liam graduated college, and started his job at the accounting firm Time passed Liam married and had children Before he knew it, he had been at the firm for ten years During this time, he had become less and less active Between the long hours at the office, and spending time with his family, he couldn't find time to exercise or play sports Liam decided he needed a lifestyle change He started getting up bright and early every morning and doing stretches and exercises at home He kept up this routine for a week, but decided it wasn't enough He needed to fit more exercise into his day He wondered if others at work felt like he did After speaking with coworkers, he found out that many of them did Liam decided to get a group together and go to the fitness center across the street every day during lunchtime Now, no one would have to struggle alone At first, only two or three people came; then more joined Now, there are 12 people from Liam's office who participate in the workouts Since the lunchtime workouts began, Liam has also gotten an office soccer team together They play once a week on Sunday evenings Today, Liam feels healthier, more energetic, and relaxed He's very happy with his new routine 1 The story is mainly about a how Liam got his job b a decision Liam made c Liam's college experience d Liam's family 2 At the beginning of the story, Liam feels satisfied with this life a True b False c We don't know 3 In college, Liam a went to the gym every morning b played lots of different sports c didn't have time to stay in shape d joined the college soccer team 4 How long has Liam been working at the accounting firm? a Ten years b Twelve years c Fifteen years d Twenty years 5 What was Liam's problem? a He didn't like his job b He didn't have time to exercise c He wasn't able to see his family enough d He wasn't good at playing soccer 6 How did Liam decide to solve his problem at first? a He joined a gym b He joined a soccer team c He quit his job d He exercised at home 7 After speaking with his friends at work, Liam realized he was struggling with his problem alone a True b False c We don't know 8 How many people participate in the lunchtime workouts now? a Two b Three c Ten d Twelve 9 At the end of the story, Liam feels like he is too busy a True b False c We don't know 10 When does the office soccer team get together? a Once a week b Twice a week c Once a month d Twice a month 1 b a decision Liam made 2 a True 3 c didn't have time to stay in shape 4 a Ten years 5 b He didn't have time to exercise 6 d He exercised at home 7 a True 8 d Twelve 9 b False 10 a Once a week Ex3: Answer the questions www.spaceblog.com Outer Space in Cyber Space Exciting News! Posted on September 8 at 10:30 a.m By Sam Slasky Hey Guys! To my regular readers, welcome back! And to my new followers, welcome to "Outer Space in Cyber Space" If you're interested in deep space, the latest on asteroid mining, news from the International Space Station, or colonizing Mars, you've come to the right place! I have some very exciting news to share! I am thrilled to announce that by this time next week I will be flying 21 kilometers above Earth! My brother Kevin and I have a high altitude jet flight scheduled for Sunday at 10 o'clock in the morning As many of you know, I've always been interested in space tourism And here's my chance to start experiencing it! So, I bet you guys want to hear about what the experience includes! We will fly with a pilot in a high altitude fighter jet We will be able to see the blackness of space, the thin blue layer of the atmosphere, and the curvature of the Earth I'm so excited! They say the excursion lasts about 45 minutes In order to prepare for the flight, we must attend a pre-flight briefing and do a medical check Kevin and I will be doing both this afternoon Stay tuned for updates! The high altitude jet flight is just a tiny taste of my real dream – visiting the International Space Station! Hopefully in the future I'll be posting about my upcoming orbital flight, which will include 10–14 days aboard the International Space Station! As I explained in my previous post, this is the most extensive (and expensive!) experience you can currently have as a space tourist If you really want to feel like an astronaut, this is the closest you can get! During the orbital flight, you'll not only experience weightlessness, but you'll also get to witness 16 amazing sunrises and sunsets each day! Sounds like an out-of-this-world-experience to me! If only I could afford it! Please make sure to watch this "space" next week, Sunday November 10th I will be posting updates, pictures and videos on the day of my launch Over and out! 57 Comments 653 Shares 8,628 Followers Subscribe 1 What is the blog post mainly about? a Asteroid mining b Colonizing Mars c Space tourism d Astronauts 2 What exciting news does Sam have? a He's training to become an astronaut b He experienced weightlessness c He just returned from the International Space Station d He has scheduled a high altitude jet flight 3 Kevin is a one of Sam's readers b a pilot c an astronaut d Sam's brother 4 How long will Sam's excursion last? a 10 minutes b 14 minutes c 21 minutes d 45 minutes 5 Sam has already gone to a pre-flight briefing and medical check a True b False c We don't know 6 According to his blog post, what is Sam's dream? a To visit the International Space Station b To colonize Mars c To become an astronaut d To go on a high altitude jet flight 7 In an earlier blog post, Sam wrote about orbital flights a True b False c We don't know 8 Sam cannot go on an orbital flight right now because a he has not passed his medical check b it costs too much money c it will be several days, and he doesn't have enough time d he has not completed his pre-flight briefing 9 What does Sam ask readers to do on November 10th? a Come to watch his launch b Send money c Post pictures and videos d Check his blog for updates 10 Which word best describes Sam's feelings when he's writing this post? a Excited b Surprised c Relieved d Worried 1 c Space tourism 2 d He has scheduled a high altitude jet flight 3 d Sam's brother 4 d 45 minutes 5 a True 6 a To visit the International Space Station 7 a True 8 b it costs too much money 9 d Check his blog for updates 10 a Excited