Everyday Situations – Eight Situations: At Work

Listen and choose the best answer

1. You overhear a conversation in your place of work. Which of the following is true?
   1. The woman is the owner of the company
   2. The man is the woman’s closest colleague
   3. The woman is the man’s superior
2. You are listening to a news report. According to the news report, British employees
   1. like their jobs to have variety
   2. don’t like fixed schedules
   3. are reluctant to have children
3. You hear an advertisement on the radio. The advertisement’s purpose is to
   1. recruit various young musicians
   2. get more young people to learn music
   3. attract musicians to a type of holiday
4. You are listening to a live radio broadcast. What is the occasion?
   1. Chelsea FC have won a match
   2. London has a new mayor
   3. It will be New Year in a few minutes
5. You hear a woman talking on her mobile phone. How does she feel?
   1. confused and upset
   2. disappointed and sad
   3. stressed and angry
6. You are listening to a speech. Where is it being given?
   1. at a ceremony
   2. at a meeting
   3. at a company party
7. You are present at a job interview. What is the girl’s level of education?
   1. degree holder
   2. high school graduate
   3. post-graduate degree holder
8. You hear two of your neighbours talking. What does the woman think of working from home?
   1. It has made her less social
   2. It has some advantages
   3. It can be irritating