Listening comprehension
Listen to the audio recording of the conversations from the article ‘English at Work’ on pages 22-23 of
English Now
No 74. Then answer the questions below.
Conversation 1
1. How long will Anna be absent?
a. two days
b. four weeks
c. two weeks
2. Will the company replace Anna during her absence?
a. yes
b. no
c. we don’t know
3. What will Anna receive for each day she is absent?
a. good news
b. sick pay
c. a document
Conversation 2
1. Why will Joseph be absent from work?
a. He will have an operation.
b. His wife will have a baby.
c. His wife is very ill.
2. How long will Joseph be absent?
a. six months
b. until the end of the year
c. we don’t know
3. When will Alice start looking for a replacement for Joseph?
a. around January or February
b. around July or August
c. around November or December
Conversation 3
1. What job does Debbie want to do?
a. university teacher
b. teaching assistant
c. substitute teacher
2. What must Debbie complete before she begins the application process?
a. a background check
b. an exam
c. a teacher-training program
3. What subject is Debbie going to teach?
a. Spanish
b. Science
c. English
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