I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top] If you were a child, where would you want your mother or father to take you on their day off (e.g., amusement park, zoo, swimming pool, a park, etc.)? HELPFUL TIP: Spend time with your kids now. Children will grow up faster than you think, and you can never go back [...]

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I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top] Eyeglasses are very important to many people around the world. Now, you will hear a tape recorded message of one eyewear store. You would normally hear such a message if you called the store after hours. What kind of information would you expect to hear? HELPFUL TIP: Many stores have tape [...]

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I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top] Many people like to rent DVDs or videos for entertainment. Others like to buy DVDs either at a store or online. Write down as many types of movies that you can. Discuss your preferences for each type of movie (e.g., love, like don’t like, can’t stand, hate). HELPFUL TIP: Try renting [...]

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I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top] What is your daily schedule? What time do you wake up and go to work or school? What do you do when you get home? What time do you go to bed? HELPFUL TIP: Having an answering machine with a clear message can help your caller know exactly what information they [...]

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I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top] Whether you are trying to get an online MBA or just going to a local college, there are a number of things you have to consider including location, cost, and the reputation of school. What factor is most important to you? HELPFUL TIP: If you’re interested in a university degree, you [...]

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I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top] The following words are found in the conversation. What do you think is the main topic of the conversation? office supplies, fax, brochure, service, computers, answering machines HELPFUL TIP: Be sure to practice your telephone etiquette to give your listener the best impression possible. Your voice is your only selling point, [...]

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I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top] Describe typical clothing people wear for each season of the year: spring, summer, fall, and winter. HELPFUL TIP: Wearing the right clothing for the proper occasion is important. However, cultural rules in other countries might be different from your own. Ask for advice so you do things right. II. Listening Exercises [...]

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