Answering Machine

Activity 1.

Listen to the file.



Activity 2.

Listening Comprehension. Answer the following questions.


1. What will take place at Bill's house tomorrow?
A. a party
B. a game
C. a dance

2. Why does Hank have to work late?
A. He has to attend a meeting.
B. He has to write a report.
C. He has to close the office.

3. Why is Hank going to visit Lisa after work?
A. because she is sick in bed
B. because he has to return something
C. because he is going to take her to Bill's house

4. Where is Hank going to get the snacks to take to Bill's house?
A. from his house
B. from the store
C. from his work

5. What time will Hank most likely arrive at Bill's house?
A. 7:00 PM
B. 8:00 PM
C. 9:00 PM


Activity 3.

Listening to Details. Listen to the file for the last time and fill in the blanks with the correct answer.


[Phone ringing . . .]

Bill: Hey, this is Bill. I'm sorry I'm not in. Just leave a message.

[Beep]

Hey Bill. This is Hank. I'm just (1) to let you know that I'll be a little late to the (2)tomorrow night. I have to work a few extra hours to (3) a report. I should wrap things up sometime between seven and eight, though. Oh, and then I'm planning on dropping by Lisa's (4) for about an hour since she's been sick recently. Oh, yeah, one more thing. I'll swing by my house to pick up some (5) for the game See you then.


Activity 4

Vocabulary. Read and study the following words.


  • wrap up (phrasal verb): to finish
    - We need to wrap up this project by the end of the day.

  • drop by (phrasal verb): to visit
    - Please drop by my place on your way home from work.

  • swing by (phrasal verb): drop by, stop by
    - I need to swing by the store and pick up some food for dinner.



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