Part2 - Listening to a Daily Life Conversation
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Transcripts Part2
MAN: | Hi Shirin. Has the #8 bus gone by yet? |
WOMAN: | Hi Farhod. Not yet. It’s always late. Did you finish everything you needed to do at the office? |
MAN: | Yeah, I did at last. It took me most of the afternoon, though, so I missed the staff meeting. What did they talk about? |
WOMAN: | It was interesting for a change. There was a presentation on the importance of volunteering in the community. The speaker gave us a list of websites to check, and she mentioned a few organizations that are looking for volunteers. You know, I bet a lot of places are looking for a volunteer bookkeeper. You would be in demand! |
MAN: | Maybe, but I think if I spend my time volunteering, I’d prefer to do something where I help people. You know what I mean? Something meaningful and rewarding. Bookkeeping doesn’t use my people skills! My dream was to be a paramedic, but I don’t think there are volunteer opportunities on an ambulance. |
WOMAN: | The speaker said the hospital is looking for volunteer greeters, especially in the kids’ cancer center. I guess they welcome patients and caregivers, give them directions, and help keep the children busy. You’d be great doing that! |
MAN: | Hmmm, I don’t know. That could be stressful. I don’t have any training for helping sick people. Our kids are almost never sick! Did the speaker mention anything about volunteering at the library? I can see me doing that. I’m kind of a quiet, reserved guy anyway. |
WOMAN: | You underestimate yourself! You’re always very friendly, cheerful, and helpful at work, and you’re always willing to take that extra step to help someone. I think volunteering at the hospital would be perfect for you, as it would require people skills. You’d certainly get that good feeling of helping people! |
MAN: | Wow, that’s wonderful praise! Maybe you’d write a reference letter for me, then? |
WOMAN: | Sure! First thing tomorrow morning while you fill out the online volunteer application for the hospital. Oh, here comes the #8. Right on time for a change. |
Now answer questions 1-5.
- What is the relationship between the man and woman?
- Where are the man and woman?
- Where does the man think he would enjoy volunteering?
- Why would the man be an excellent hospital volunteer?
- Why might the man take the woman's advice?