Listening comprehension

Listen to our article about Expressing Emotions at Work on pages 22-23 of English Now No 104. Then drag and drop the words below into the correct spaces to complete the sentences, which are adapted from the article.

That’s fantastic!Well, that’s not quite what we expected.I understand what you’re saying,I’m a little disappointed with these results.With all due respect,Again, congrats to both of you!

  • 1.
  • Cathy: Look, Richard, we’re trying to solve the problem…
  • Richard:
    ______
    , but clearly, it’s not working.
  • Cathy: Let me call Pam in accounting and talk to her. We’ll see what we can do for you.
  • 2.
  • Larry: Do you have any plans for this summer?
  • Kay: I do! Robert and I are getting married!
  • Larry: You’re kidding!
    ______
    When did he propose?
  • 3.
  • Paul: So, as you see, we forecasted $500,000 in sales in the first quarter, but we actually did $300,000.
  • Lisa:
    ______
    You mean we only reached 60% of our target?
  • Paul: I’m afraid so.
  • 4.
  • Larry: I’ll keep it a secret. Well, congratulations! I’m really happy for you!
  • Kay: Thanks! I’m planning to invite everyone in the department.
  • Larry: Oh, great! I love summer weddings!
    ______
  • 5.
  • Richard: It’s about the pay… It’s late again this month.
  • Cathy: I know, Richard. I’m very sorry about that.
  • Richard: This is the third month!
    ______
    do you think it’s normal that the staff is paid late for their work?
  • 6.
  • Paul: We had some problems with our supplier. They didn’t send us the products on time. That meant we didn’t have some products in stock.
  • Lisa: I really expected us to reach our target. To be honest,
    ______
  • Paul: Um, perhaps I can show you our plans for the second quarter….

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