Activity 1. Listen closely to the following massage left on a phone. You will hear the passage two times; then answer the questions below. “Hi Sam, this is Eliza Jones calling from Family Dental Group. This is a call to remind you that you have a dentist appointment with Dr. Marshall tomorrow, Wednesday the 24th at 4pm. We look forward to seeing you. Again, this is Eliza Jones calling to remind you of your appointment tomorrow at 4pm. Please call me back at 586-314-7927 to confirm this appointment.”
1) Who is calling?
a. Sam
b. Dr. Marshall
c. Eliza
2) Why is the call being placed?
a. A reminder from the dentist
b. A reminder to go to dinner.
c. A reminder for a job interview.
3) What time is the appointment?
a. Family Dental Group
b. 4:00pm
c. 586-314-7927
4) What day is the appointment?
a. 4:00pm
b. Wednesday
c. Family Dental Group
5) Does Sam need to call Eliza? Why?
a. Yes, to confirm the appointment time.
b. No, she does not want to see him.
c. Yes, they are meeting for dinner.
Activity 2. Hear a man who is making a diner reservation. Choose the correct answer from the questions that follow. You will hear the recording twice. [phone rings]
Woman: Appletree restaurant, can I help you?
Man: Oh yes, good morning, um, I’d like to make a reservation please.
Woman: Yes? What day?
Man: Uh, for Friday.
Woman: This Friday?
Man: Yes, the 22nd.
Woman: And what time would you like to come?
Man: Would it be possible at 8?
Woman: Yes, 8 o’clock would be fine. And that’s for how many people?
Man: Um, I’m not sure. It’s going to be 4, or 5. Probably 5.
Woman: Right. I’ll make a reservation for 5. And, uh, what, what’s the name?
Man: The name is Mark Leavens.
Woman: Mark Leavens. Uh, how do you spell Leavens?
Man: L e a v e n s
Woman: L e a v e n s
Man: That’s right.
Woman: Ok, so Saturday the 22nd at 8 o’clock for 5 people.
Man: Lovely.
Woman: Thanks very much. Bye
Man: Bye
1) What is the name of the restaurant?
A) Appeal Restaurant
B) Apple Inn Restaurant
C) Apple Tree Restaurant
2) What day would the man like to make a reservation for?
A) Thursday
B) Friday
C) Saturday
3) What is the date of the diner reservation?
A) 2nd
B) 12th
C) 22nd
4) What time would he like to make the reservation for?
A) Eight o'clock
B) Nine o'clock
C) 18 o'clock
5) How many people does he make a reservation for?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
6) What is his surname?
A) Leavens
B) Leavins
C) Liavens
