Listening comprehension

Conversation 1: Anthony discusses his holiday plans with his colleague Marion. They are both British.

• Marion: Hi, Anthony. Are you taking any next month?
• Anthony: Yeah, actually I am, with my family. We’re going to the mountains in Switzerland for a week.
• Marion: That sounds nice. Are you going to a ski resort?
• Anthony: We are. I want to go skiing, but my wife prefers more activities. She wants to visit the spa! And the kids are going to start ski lessons.
• Marion: Lucky you! It sounds like a great holiday. Don’t forget to send us a !

Conversation 2: Anthony asks Sylvia, his human resources manager, for some time off.

• Anthony: Hi, Sylvia. I’d like to some time off for the winter season.
• Sylvia: Is it time for holidays already?
• Anthony: Well, not yet, but I wanted to plan in .
• Sylvia: Sure, how many days do you need?
• Anthony: A week, that’s all, with my family. We’re going skiing in Switzerland.
• Sylvia: How lovely! Can you submit a formal request? Here’s the to complete.
• Anthony: Of course. I’ll complete it and give it to you later today.

Conversation 3: Anthony asks his American colleague Helen to take care of some work during his absence.

• Anthony: Hi, Helen. Um, can I ask you a ?
• Helen: Sure.
• Anthony: Next week, I’m going to Switzerland.
• Helen: Winter already? Wow, time flies! What can I do for you?
• Anthony: I’m waiting for a response from some big clients about some new contracts. But I’m worried they may respond while I’m on holiday.
• Helen: Okay…
• Anthony: Can I tell them to you while I’m on holiday?
• Helen: Um, okay. But what do I need to tell them?
• Anthony: Don’t worry, I’ll give you a complete report and instructions before I leave.
• Helen: Okay, that’s fine. But you me one!