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Ten Days in Manchester
An interactive intermediate business English course featuring Tony Marshall and May Hunter
 
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Day 1
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May and Tony have arrived in Manchester. Before they arrived they had booked two rooms in a hotel. So, everything should be really easy for them. But is it?

Find out now by listening to Mary's audio diary. As you listen, try to answer the questions below. Afterwards, listen again and read the transcript.

Audio listen to the first part of May's audio diary

Transcript read the first part of May's audio diary

 

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Questions - part 1
1. Who is May's colleague?
Tony a) Frank Sinatra
b) Comfort Tours
c) Tony Marshall
d) Manchester
 
2. What conference are they attending?
a) Sun, Sea and Sand conference
b) Comfort Tours
c) Ten days
d) Tony Marshall
 
3. What does she want to buy in Manchester?
a) Fish and chips
b) A good restaurant
c) Shoes and other things
d) A new handbag
 
Did you answer the questions? Now, listen to the second part of May's diary and answer the questions. Afterwards, listen again and read the transcript.

Audio listen to the second part of May's audio diary
Transcript read the second part of May's audio diary

 
Questions - part 2
4. Why were they unhappy in the hotel?
a) They wanted to go to the conference
b) There was no taxi
c) Their rooms were very noisy
d) Their rooms were expensive
 
5. What did Tony lose in the taxi?
a) A cheque
b) His briefcase
c) Some money
d) His wallet
 
6. What did Tony drop on the floor?
A briefcase a) His briefcase
b) His suitcase
c) His hat
d) May Hunter
 
How was that for you? Now go to the dialogue page to hear Tony and May's conversation with the receptionist.

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