M: Hello, I would like the number for the Sheraton Hotel located in Montreal.
W: Which location do you prefer? I have listings for two Sheraton Hotels in the city.
M: I don't know the exact address, but I would prefer the downtown location. Also, could you connect the call please?
W: Sue. The number is 514-889-2093. Please stay on the line and I'll put you through. Thank you for using Bell Directory Assistance

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09 #Talking_to_a_Friend about a New Car


KATE: Hey Ashley! Is that your new car?

ASHLEY: Yeah. I just got it yesterday.

KATE: That's nice! I love the color.

ASHLEY: Me too. Green is my favorite color.

KATE: How do you like it?

ASHLEY: I love it. It has great gas mileage and it has a lot of cool features.

KATE: What is your favorite feature?

ASHLEY: The sunroof.

KATE: Did you get a good deal?

ASHLEY: Yeah. My cousin is a car salesman, so he helped me out.

KATE: I need to buy a new car soon. Do you think your cousin could help me too?

ASHLEY: Of course, that's his job. And he would love the commission.

KATE: Where does he work?

ASHLEY: Downtown. I can go with you when you're ready to buy a car.

KATE: I need to save a little more money first. It's a big purchase.

ASHLEY: I know. I don't think I can go out to dinner for a while.

KATE: Yeah, it's expensive to eat out all the time.

ASHLEY: I better learn how to cook.

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10 #Buying_Daughter_a_Car


BILL: Hey Todd. What are you doing today?

TODD: Hey Bill. My wife and I are going to buy our daughter a car.

BILL: Wow! That's quite a gift!

TODD: I know. It's a graduation gift.

BILL: Are you going to buy a new or used car?

TODD: Used. It will be her first vehicle, so she doesn't need a brand new one.

BILL: I'm actually selling my car. Would you be interested?

TODD: Is it the red one?

BILL: Yeah, that's the one.

TODD: My daughter would love that car.

BILL: It's in great condition. I've taken good care of it.

TODD: How many miles does it have on it? And, how much do you want for it?

BILL: 35,000 miles. $7,000.

TODD: That's pretty good. Why are you selling it?

BILL: My wife and I are having a baby. We need to get a bigger car.

TODD: Congratulations on your new baby!

BILL: Thanks. Would you like to take a look at the car?

TODD: Yeah. Can I take it for a test drive?

BILL: Of course.

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11 #Buying_First_Car

MARK : I am so excited today!

JOE : What's going on today?

MARK : I'm buying my first car.

JOE : That is exciting!

MARK : I've been saving money for the last couple of years and now I have enough to put a down payment on a car.

JOE : Are you going to buy a new or used car?

MARK : A new one.

JOE : Do you know which one you want?

MARK : Yeah, I have a picture of it on my phone.

JOE : That's nice!

MARK : But I want it in blue. Blue is my favorite color.

JOE : Make sure you negotiate a good deal.

MARK : I know. That's my problem. I'm not good at negotiating.

JOE : I'm great at it. Do you want me to go with you to the dealership?

MARK : That would be awesome!

JOE : Ok. I'll drive since you will be driving your car home today.

MARK : Let's go!

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12 #Needing_a_New_Computer

MIKE : I think I need a new computer.

GARY : Why?

MIKE : Mine is so slow now. It takes a long time to start up and it keeps freezing.

GARY : That's not good. How old is it?

MIKE : Several years old. It was a high school graduation gift from my parents.

GARY : Yeah, it's probably time to replace it.

MIKE : I don't know what to buy. There are so many different models these days.

GARY : You should go to a computer store and ask about the different kinds?

MIKE : That's a good idea. Do you want to go with me?

GARY : When? I have to work today. Can you wait until tomorrow?

MIKE : Sure. I have to work until 5 pm tomorrow. Can you go around 6 o'clock tomorrow evening?

GARY : Yeah. Let's meet at your place at 6 pm.

MIKE : Ok. I'll do some research on computers tonight.

GARY : My brother just bought a brand new computer too. I can ask him if he likes it.

MIKE : That would be great!

GARY : See you tomorrow around 6 pm.

13 #Needing_a_New_Refrigerator


LINDA: Something is wrong with my refrigerator. 

SUE: What's wrong with it? 

LINDA: It's not staying cold. 

SUE: That could be a big problem. 

LINDA: I know. I'm worried that my food is going to spoil. I just went grocery shopping yesterday. 

SUE: I have room in my second refrigerator if you need to store some things. 

LINDA: You have two refrigerators? 

SUE: Yeah. We needed two refrigerators because I cook a lot. There was a big sale at the appliance store, so we bought another one last week. 

LINDA: Is the sale still going on? I may need to buy a new one. 

SUE: Today is the last day of the sale. 

LINDA: Then I better tell my husband. We need to go today. 

SUE: Isn't your husband a great repairman? Maybe he can fix your refrigerator. 

LINDA: It's getting old. I'd rather buy a new one. 

SUE: If your husband can fix your broken one, you can have two refrigerators like me. 

LINDA: I don't cook that much.

14 #New_Appliance_Store

JOAN: Hi CAROL There's a new appliance store opening downtown today. Have you seen the flyer for the grand opening?

CAROL: Hi JOAN Yeah, I was thinking about checking it out.

JOAN: Do you want to go together?

CAROL: Sure. I don't need a new appliance, but I would love to update my washer and dryer one day.

JOAN: I just bought a new washer and dryer set. I love it!

CAROL: I'm jealous. My set is really old. It takes a long time to wash and dry.

JOAN: You should really look into upgrading your set. It can save you money.

CAROL: How can it save me money?

JOAN: The new washers use less water and the dryers use less energy.

CAROL: Really? Maybe it's time for an upgrade.

JOAN: I can show you what I bought.

CAROL: That would be great! Maybe it will be on sale.

JOAN: I wish I knew about the new store when I bought my set. I paid full price for mine.

CAROL: You didn't buy it on sale?

JOAN: No, I was foolish.

CAROL: I'm not jealous anymore.

JOAN: Let's go check out the new store.

15 #Afternoon_Picnic

CATHY: Mom, can we have a picnic this afternoon?

MOM: Sure, Cathy. Where should we have it?

CATHY: How about the lake? 
MOM: That's a great idea.

CATHY: What should we pack for lunch?

MOM: I can make ham sandwiches and potato salad.

CATHY: Yummy. I love ham sandwiches and potato salad.
 
MOM: Tell your sisters about the picnic.

CATHY: Ok. I think it is going to get hot later today. 

MOM: That's good. It will be a good day for a swim in the lake.

CATHY: I'll tell Cindy and Alison to wear their swimsuits. 

MOM: Don't forget to pack your life jackets too. 

CATHY: Ok. Will Andy be joining us? 

MOM: Of course, your brother will be joining us. Where is he? 

CATHY: He's taking a nap on the couch. 

MOM: Let's wake him up. 
CATHY: You can wake him up. I'll get my sisters. 

MOM: Andy, wake up. We're going to the lake.

✋🏽Dear Students;
Try to understand the audio file without reading neither the questions nor the written form of the conversation . Reading any one of them will not help you improve your English listening Comprehension skills..

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📗 #Longman

🎧 Listen carefully to the audio file then choose the best answer:

M: I've been trying to contact him all morning, sending faxes and e-mails. Mario's away from his desk. Do you know where he's gone?
W: He had to meet with some clients at the downtown branch. Apparently, their documents haven't arrived yet, and he needed to deliver them himself.
M: I have some great news. Kensington Market has decided to use our advertising campaign. I'd love for Mario to oversea the project.
W: That sounds great. You should try to contact him on his cell phone. He would love to hear the news personally from you.

16 #Fishing_with_Buddies

JAMES: Hey Phil, I'm so glad it's Friday.

PHIL: I agree, James. It was a stressful work week.

JAMES: Have any fun plans this weekend?

PHIL: Yeah, I'm going fishing with my buddies.

JAMES:Lucky!

PHIL:Do you want to join us?

JAMES:I can't. I'm helping my brother move. He recently bought a house.

PHIL:That's too bad. We're going to have beautiful weather too.

JAMES:I'm glad we're going to have good weather. I don't want to move boxes and furniture in the rain.

PHIL:That's true. When are you going to be done?

JAMES:I don't know. He has a lot of stuff. It could be all day.

PHIL:Well, if you get done early, why don't you meet us at the lake?

JAMES:Are you going out on a boat?

PHIL:No, we're going to fish on the lake shore. None of us have a boat.

JAMES:My brother has a boat. I can ask him if we can borrow it sometime.

PHIL:That would be awesome! Thanks!

JAMES:Well, I'm going to head home now. I'm tired.

PHIL:Yeah. Me too. Call me this weekend if you get done early.

📖 #status importance in relation to others, rank.

🔉 She had achieved the status of being the (________) girl in the class.

📖 #expand to become larger in size and fill more space.

🔉 A balloon will expand as you blow (____) into it.