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Self-study listening

Unit 9
A Track 17 Listen to the conversation on page 90. Tracy and Omar are talking about friends.

B Track 18 Listen to the rest of their conversation. Complete the sentences. Circle a or b.
1. Omar wants enough money . . . 4. Omar says most couples fight . . .
a. for a nice car. a. about money. b. about family.
b. for entertainment. 5. Maggie and her boyfriend have . . .
2. Kate doesn’t like it when her fiancé . . . a. gotten married. b. broken up.
a. spends money. b. makes money. 6. Maggie and her boyfriend fought . . .
3. Kate’s fiancé wants to live in . . . a. about money.
a. a big apartment. b. a big house. b. about family and friends.
Unit 10
A Track 19 Listen to the conversation on page 102. Steve is asking Nela about her acting class.

B Track 20 Listen to the rest of their conversation. Check ( ) true or false for each sentence.
True False
1. Steve didn’t complete a writing class in college.
2. Nela’s friend got her job through connections.
3. Steve enjoys his job.
4. Steve would like to hire an assistant.
5. Nela thinks Steve could possibly be hired by her friend.

Unit 11
A Track 21 Listen to the conversation on page 112. Don, Paula, and Ted are
discussing changes in the workplace.

B Track 22 Listen to the rest of their conversation. Circle the correct words.

1. Ted thinks telecommuting is good for parents / young people.


2. Paula’s company allows telecommuting / flexible hours.
3. Ted also talks about job sharing / sick leave for parents.
4. Paula is / isn’t interested in a telecommuting job.
5. Don thinks flexibility in the workplace is a good / bad thing.

Unit 12
A Track 23 Listen to the conversation on page 122. Hiro and Jenn are talking about summer jobs.

B Track 24 Listen to the rest of their conversation. Choose the right answer. Circle a or b.

1. How long will Hiro be in school? 4. What will Hiro be studying this fall?
a. One more year. a. Business law.
b. Two more years. b. International communications.
2. What program is Hiro going into? 5. What should Jenn tell the university?
a. Arts management. a. About her job goals.
b. Marketing. b. About her job experience.
3. What has Jenn been studying? 6. What will Jenn be doing this summer?
a. Business. a. Working as a salesperson.
b. Marketing. b. Working as a manager.

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