Questions 1 - 3 refer to the following conversation:
W: Hey Darren, do you have a minute? I hate to bother you, but would you mind if I borrow a box of paperclips?
M: Let me see... Yeah, I do have some. Here you are.
W: Thanks a lot. It's weird - I know I got some from Annie last week because I remember signing her form when I asked for them. But I've looked everywhere in my desk, and I just can't find them.
M: Don't worry, I'm sure you'll find them later. You know.... if you try to keep your desk more organized, it will be easier to find things in the future.
Questions 4 - 6 refer to the following conversation:
W: Did you know that Google and Facebook make it a priority to have a beautiful working environment. I read an article online that said they always use colorful paint on the walls, and they really try to make sure their employees have comfortable furniture and lighting.
M: I have heard that.
W: I think it would be great to work at a place like that. A nice environment probably has a big impact on how people work, and the article said it makes people more creative.
M: I completely agree with you. And actually, Robert has also been talking about making some changes like that around our office. He said he wants to get ideas from everyone on the staff, so you should go talk to him.
M: I have heard that.
W: I think it would be great to work at a place like that. A nice environment probably has a big impact on how people work, and the article said it makes people more creative.
M: I completely agree with you. And actually, Robert has also been talking about making some changes like that around our office. He said he wants to get ideas from everyone on the staff, so you should go talk to him.
Questions 7 - 9 refer to the following conversation:
M: Man, it's hot in here! I tried turning on the air conditioner but it's not working. Do you have the number for the repair company?
W: I already called them about half an hour ago. I don't know what is taking them so long. They are usually more reliable.
M: Well, I think I'll give them another call. Can you give me their number?
W: Sure. It's 967-3133. Ask for David; he's the guy I talked to before.
W: I already called them about half an hour ago. I don't know what is taking them so long. They are usually more reliable.
M: Well, I think I'll give them another call. Can you give me their number?
W: Sure. It's 967-3133. Ask for David; he's the guy I talked to before.
Questions 10 - 12 refer to the following conversation:
W: Oh my Goddess! I forgot to lock this filing cabinet before I went home yesterday. I keep my usb hard drive and lots of important papers in there. Luckily, nothing is missing. I can't believe that I am so absentminded.
M: Don't be so hard on yourself. Anyone can forgetful sometimes; it's just that we've all been working so hard lately. You're probably just stressed.
W: Thanks. That's a nice thing to say.
M: Here's a suggestion: I use those yellow sticky notes to remind myself of different things. That usually keeps me from forgetting.
M: Don't be so hard on yourself. Anyone can forgetful sometimes; it's just that we've all been working so hard lately. You're probably just stressed.
W: Thanks. That's a nice thing to say.
M: Here's a suggestion: I use those yellow sticky notes to remind myself of different things. That usually keeps me from forgetting.
Questions 13 - 15 refer to the following conversation:
M: Hi Jenny, good morning. What's up with the electricity? It looks like it's out in our entire building, but the shops next door have lights.
W: I got here about 7:30 this morning, and everything was dark. I called the maintenance department and they said they were already trying to fix it.
M: Yeah, on my way upstairs I overheard some guys talking about it and they weren't sure if the problem was inside our building or out in the street somewhere. Since the computers aren't working, do you want to go out for coffee?
W: Coffee sounds like a good idea. Let's go to the café that's just around the corner since I need to come back to the office before 10.
W: I got here about 7:30 this morning, and everything was dark. I called the maintenance department and they said they were already trying to fix it.
M: Yeah, on my way upstairs I overheard some guys talking about it and they weren't sure if the problem was inside our building or out in the street somewhere. Since the computers aren't working, do you want to go out for coffee?
W: Coffee sounds like a good idea. Let's go to the café that's just around the corner since I need to come back to the office before 10.
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