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airport two hours before. The flight is just

over five hours so your arrival time is about
BP_A2_Pl_Tests_01_01.mp3 half past eight.

1 How long was your trip to Berlin? 3 What did the woman think about the
a It was good. induction?
b It was about two hours.
c It’s very nice. M: Hi, how was your first day at work?
W: It was a lot of fun. I met loads of new
2 What do you think about this hotel? people and they were all very interesting.
a It’s very nice. They took me for lunch, too!
b A little. M: That sounds great!
c I like them both. W: Yes, but then, after lunch, I had an
induction. There was so much information! It
3 Which do you prefer: meat or fish? wasn’t easy to understand everything!
a A little.
b I like them both. 4 What problem does Adam have?
c Not much.
Hello, is that the IT helpdesk? My name is
4 What are you doing this weekend? Adam and I am a new member of staff in
a I’m from France. customer services. I’ve logged on to my
b I’m visiting my parents. computer and email, but I’m having
c I went there on holiday last year. problems getting online. Could you help me
please?
5 Where do you come from?
a It’s very nice. 5 Where does the woman want to stay?
b Yes, I met her last week.
c I’m from Japan. I’m going to the marketing conference in
Miami next month. My company wants to
get me a hotel, but I’ve got a friend there
BP_A2_Pl_Tests_01_02.mp3 and I’d prefer to stay with her. Hotels are
1 How is the man travelling to his meeting? always so unfriendly and the company’s
apartment in Miami is too far from the
W: Here is the information for tomorrow’s conference centre.
meeting.
M: Thanks. Where is it? 6 What is Preeya’s job?
W: It’s in our Northern office. Shall I book a
train? So we’ve got to get everything ready for the
M: No, it’s OK. I think I’ll take the car. But internal conference next month. There is a
can you book me a flight next week? lot to do. I’ve got everything planned so I will
W: Of course, where for? manage that. Karl, can you make sure all
M: This global sales conference in Geneva. purchases are within the budget, and
It’s from Tuesday to Thursday. Preeya, I’d like you to be the manager on
the day and make sure everyone is doing
2 What time does the man’s flight leave? their job well.

OK sir, so that’s all booked. Your flight to

Shanghai departs tomorrow from gate 54 at
a quarter past three. You need to be at the

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B: And you’re flexible with your dates?

7 What does the man do in his free time? A: Yes, any time between Monday to
Wednesday.
W: So, what do you do when you’re not B: Well, there is a flight on Monday the
working? twelfth of July, which is a hundred and
M: Not much really. I work quite a lot of ninety-seven pounds one way. But the next
hours. day, July the thirteenth, there’s a late
W: Nothing? afternoon flight for a hundred and thirty-two
M: Well, I’ve never been really good at pounds. Both are business fares so you can
sports or anything like that, but I do enjoy use the airport lounge and take extra hand
listening to classical music. luggage.
W: I like cooking, when I’m not working, but I A: I think I’ll take the cheaper one then, on
agree with you, it’s hard to find time for the thirteenth.
activities outside work! B: OK, I´ll just give you your flight number
… It’s AI67 double 3.
8 What does the man want from the hotel? A: EI67 double 3?
B: No, AI. A for ‘apple’.
A: Here at the Grand Tower Hotel, we have A: Right. Got it.
got excellent business facilities, every room B: It’s leaving from London Heathrow, at a
has a large desk and wi-fi, so you can quarter to seven, so you need to be at the
always work, and we’re in a quiet location. airport by five o’clock.
B: Thanks, that’s useful, but can I park my A: Fine.
car on site? That’s really essential for me. B: How are you paying for the flight?
A: Yes, I can reserve a space for you. And A: We have a company account. Could you
would you like breakfast? put it on that?
B: No thanks, I’ll be eating outside the B: Of course, what’s the company name?
hotel. A: Newmoda.
B: New … moda? Can you spell that?
A: Yes … N – E – W – M – O – D – A.
BP_A2_Pl_Tests_01_03.mp3 B: Is that two words?
Listen to a businesswoman and a travel A: No, just one.
agent arranging a flight. B: OK … Yes, I can see your account in our
A: Hello, is that AirPro? I’d like to book a system now …
flight.
B: Yes, of course. Let me take your details.
What’s your name, please?
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A: Sabine Durand.
B: Sabine … I’m sorry, could you spell your 1 Does everyone have a copy of the
surname? agenda?
A: Yes, it’s D – U – R – A – N – D. 2 The main aim today is to discuss the
B: Aha, OK, and what are the details of the budget.
flight? 3 Let’s look at item 1, sales and marketing.
A: I want to fly from London next week. 4 Sorry, can we just go back to item 3?
B: OK, and where are you flying to? 5 Could I have a volunteer to take the
A: Well, I am going to central Italy so I can minutes?
fly to Rome or Naples.
B: Well, there are many more direct flights
to Rome, so let’s check flights there first.
A: OK.

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5 Where does the woman want to hold the

conference?
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A: So where do you want to hold the annual
1 What isn’t part of the job benefits? conference this year?
B: Well, not the Grand Hotel where it was
A: I think that’s all from us. Do you have any last year. It was much too noisy.
questions about the job? A: What about the Meridian Hotel then?
B: Yes, I’d just like to ask if there are any B: That’s a good idea, but it’s quite
benefits like private healthcare that come expensive, so I’d prefer the Palace Hotel.
with the job. It’s more central.
A: We don’t have that, but there is a
pension scheme and we have a gym on 6 Who is going to take the meeting
site. minutes?

2 What is the problem with the location of A: OK, so before we get started, we need
the man’s new desk? someone to take the meeting minutes
because David is away. Shreeya, can you
I don’t think I did very well in the office do it?
move. I wanted more space and I got that, B: I can’t I’m afraid, I’ve got to leave in the
but I’m right next to the window and the heat middle of the meeting.
is terrible because the sun comes in all day. A: OK then, Leon, you can take them and
It’s nice and light and it isn’t next to the lift, send them around after the meeting.
which can be noisy, but I’m not very happy
really. 7 What time is Ms Lee’s appointment?

3 Where does the woman work? A: Hello, is that Central Bank? I’d like to
make an appointment with Mr Gomez.
A: Did I tell you about my new job? B: Of course, who is it for?
B: No, are you still in the city? A: Ms Lee from Citycorp. She wants an
A: No, I’ve moved. I really like the new appointment tomorrow if possible. Is there
place. It’s in a small town and it’s very close anything around one o’clock?
to the sea. It’s quiet and it’s only thirty B: Nothing for then I’m afraid. He is
minutes’ drive from my home in the available when the bank opens at eight
countryside. thirty or mid-afternoon, a quarter past four.
B: That sounds lovely! A: The early morning is good. Can I book
that?
4 What do they not have time to talk about
in the meeting? 8 What is near the new office?

OK, I think we are going to have to go So, we’ve looked at all the options for the
straight to AOB. We don’t have enough time new office. We thought we should move it
to talk about all of the agenda. We’ve near the hotel in town because it’s good for
covered the big issue of staff pay, and we visitors, but it’s too expensive there. We
can talk about the conference now, but I decided to locate it near the airport, and it’s
think we need to put staff training on next great for international clients. It’s further
week’s agenda. from our banking head office, but there is
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BP_A2_Pl_Tests_03_01.mp3 A: Actually, right now it just focuses on

reading materials, comics and books, but I
hear they are thinking of adding other things
1 What else can I do to help? like clothes and toys later.
a Having more people to work with us would
really speed things up. 2 What is special about the restaurant?
b Thanks. I’m not good with reports.
c Great. I’m having problems with the IT The new restaurant in Cape Town that
system. everyone is talking about is Bergan’s. It’s a
modern space with some unusual food. But
2 I’ll see if we can increase the budget. what is really different about it are the
a An extra twenty percent would make a big workspaces for business diners. You can
difference. plug in your computer and work while fine
b Someone to assist with the paperwork dining! Make sure you visit, but at over two
would be a big help. hundred rand for a main course, it’s not
c Thanks. I’m not great with numbers. cheap!
3 How about asking Jane to help you with 3 How much of the department store’s
the finance report? profits came from clothes last month?
a An extra ten percent would make a big
difference. So, we have the numbers from last month’s
b Great, another two days should be sales. We have had a fifty percent rise in
enough. sales in general over the Christmas period,
c Good. I’m having problems with some of and seventy percent of sales last month
these figures. were on clothes alone. This area has grown
all year. I think next year it might rise to
4 Let me try and get you some IT support. eighty-five percent of our sales total.
a Having a larger budget would really speed
things up. 4 How does the man order food in other
b Someone to assist with this program countries?
would be a big help.
c Great, another day should be enough. A: Do you like travelling for work?
B: Yes, generally, but it can be difficult if I
5 What if we make the deadline later? don’t speak the language of the country I’m
a Thanks. I’m not great with computers. visiting. For example, if I am in a restaurant
b Great, another week should be enough. and I can’t understand the menu, it can be a
c An extra fifteen percent would make a big real problem. I don’t normally travel with
difference. colleagues who can help.
A: So what do you do? Take a phrase book
BP_A2_Pl_Tests_03_02.mp3 or app with you?
B: I never remember things like that! I
generally just point at two or three things on
1 What type of shop is Butterfield? the menu and hope I can eat it!
A: Look, our business is doing really well
online. I think we could open a real shop. 5 What was the woman doing when her
Some are doing really well in the city … Like manager called?
Butterfield.
B: Butterfield? I’ve heard of it, but I haven’t A: Did you speak to your manager today?
been in it yet. It’s a department store, right?

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B: Yes, I did. I spoke to him after the team A: Hi Lilian, how was your trip to Hong
meeting. I’ve prepared everything for him Kong?
now. I was having lunch when he called but L: It was really good, thanks, David. I had
I managed to answer all his questions about lots of meetings and I think they were very
the trip. I’m going to email his travel useful.
documents tonight. A: Were you there for long?
L: No, not really. I wanted to go for more
6 Why is the woman’s report late? time … ten days … but I only went for a
week in the end. I needed to come back
A: Hi. I'm still waiting for that report from here for a meeting on the fifth.
you. Why didn’t I receive it yesterday? A: Was it your first time in Hong Kong?
B: I’m really sorry. It’s all nearly ready. The L: Yes, it was. What a great city! So many
numbers look good but the report is still with skyscrapers. It’s a really exciting place, but I
the marketing department. They should give found it difficult to get around. I couldn’t
it to me later today. I will hopefully send it to understand the metro system.
you before I go to the doctor’s in the A: Yes, I think taking public transport is
afternoon. difficult in any foreign city.
L: Me too. I didn’t want to ask strangers for
7 Why is the man worried about going to help, everyone was walking so fast and
Geneva? busy, but the people working in the station
were really happy to show me how to buy
I'm really worried about going to Geneva tickets. I was also lucky because some of
next week. Normally, I have such a nice the clients I met took me to visit lots of
time and I really like the team there, but I’ve attractions, too.
got to deliver a presentation and I’m still A: Oh yes, what was that like?
working on the slides. I don’t know why I am L: Well, did you know that there is a light
so worried about it – their sales figures over show at night? It’s amazing. You can see it
there have been really impressive this year. from the Kowloon ferry. I also went up
Victoria Peak but I didn’t like it so much
8 What were the customers’ opinions on because it’s quite high and I don’t like being
communication with the company? high up. One of my clients took me to the
Ladies Market and that was great. Well, you
I’ve just analysed the responses to the know I love clothes.
customer survey on our website and there A: Did you buy anything when you were
are some interesting results. Most people there?
are really happy with our delivery times and L: At the Ladies Market? No. I wanted to,
our products, and they thought the overall but I like to spend time trying on clothes and
website experience was OK but not great. looking around. My clients only took me to
Where we really need to improve is how show me the market quickly and then to buy
customers can contact us. People found it me dinner. I would love to go back there
difficult to get answers to questions. some time.
A: Well, there’s always a next time!
L: Yes, there is! I am going back there in
BP_A2_Pl_Tests_03_03.mp3 three months. The clients loved my designs
and want to see more. I might also do a bit
Listen to Lilian talk about her business trip of shopping when I’m there!
to Hong Kong. A: That’s great news. I’m really glad it went
well for you. I’ve never been to Hong Kong,
but I would love to go.

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L: You should! I think you would love the S: Do you think we should think of more
architecture there. I can ask some of my ideas and email him, Dmitri?
clients to show you around. They’re really A: I don’t know. I think he’s decided to finish
friendly people. it himself now.

4 What kind of work is the company

BP_A2_Pl_Tests_04_01.mp3 offering?

1 What do you think of Ben’s idea? Thank you for applying for this position. Let
2 What does everybody think? me tell you a little more about the job before
3 What are your thoughts on this? we start the interview. So, as you know, the
4 Thanks for your input everybody. role is for four months over Christmas and
5 You haven’t said anything so far. you’ll be working different shifts, so you will
work some nights, but then have some
afternoon or morning work on other days.
BP_A2_Pl_Tests_04_02.mp3 The pay is seventeen dollars an hour.

1 How many days a week does the man 5 What do the man and woman decide to do
work? about the staff party?

I like my job mainly because it’s part-time. I A: We should book a restaurant for the staff
mean, I do a seven-hour day, but only on party. It’s been on the agenda for months.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Let’s make a decision now.
This means I have a lot of time to do other B: It’s not that easy. There are lots of things
things and with five children there are to think about.
always a lot of other things to do! A: What do you mean?
B: Well, people have different food
2 What does the man do at lunchtime? requirements. Let’s think of other ideas. It
might be nice to have an event where
A: Welcome to the team! people can bring their families and maybe
B: Thanks. What do people normally do for do something outside …
lunch here? A: OK, well, let’s send an email and get
A: You have a lot of options. There are everyone’s input.
plenty of cafés and shops around this area
you can buy food from, and lots of people 6 What is the new meeting date?
go for lunch together. There’s a canteen on
the top floor. I usually take my food there R: Hello, Roy Hopkins. How can I help you?
and spend time reading. It’s more relaxing A: Hi, it’s Angela from Noble Systems here.
after such a busy morning! How are you?
R: Hi, Angela. I’m well, thanks, and you?
3 Who is going to finish preparing the A: Good thanks. I’m just calling because I
presentation? need to reschedule our meeting on
Wednesday the eighth of June.
A: Hi Sandra, what did you think about the R: Sure. Let me look at my diary. I’m free on
meeting with Rens? the Monday afternoon, that’s the thirteenth,
S: Well, I know he wanted our input on the does that suit you? If not, we could bring it
presentation but I didn’t have much to say. forward to the Monday the sixth.
A: Yes, I felt the same way. A: I think the later date would work best.
Thanks so much.

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7 What was the woman’s first job? b No, I’m not doing it.
c My writing is very bad.
I’ve been in the fashion business for about
twenty years now, but I haven’t always had 5 How would you feel about going to the
a successful job like this. When I was meeting alone?
younger, I used to clean around the house a I don’t want to go to the meeting.
for extra money, but my first ever job was b If I have a choice, I’d prefer not to go.
working Saturdays at one of the High Street c Sorry, I’ll say no.
fashion chains. I found the job in my local
newspaper. I loved selling clothes and it
gave me an idea about my future. I’ve been BP_A2_Pl_Tests_05_02.mp3
in fashion ever since!
1 What does the woman spend most of her
8 Where are they going to meet? income on?

A: Hi there. I just wanted to talk to you A: Do you try and save a lot of your
about the trip to Mumbai. We’re both going income?
so do you want to meet before we get on B: No, I’m not very good at saving.
the plane? A: Really? But you bought your house.
B: Yes, that’s a good idea. The flight is not B: Well, my parents paid for most of that. I
until the early evening. I’m going into the don’t know where my money goes. I don’t
office before I leave. go on expensive holidays or anything. Most
A: Me too. So let’s get a taxi to the airport of it probably goes on clothes. A new coat
together. What about meeting in the coffee one week … shoes the next … it all adds
shop downstairs? up!
B: Sounds good. I’ll see you there at five
thirty. 2 How does the man pay at the hotel?

BP_A2_Pl_Tests_05_01.mp3 A: Are you checking out, sir?

B: Yes, please.
A: That will be a hundred and sixty-eight for
1 Perhaps you could set up the computer? the two nights. How would you like to pay?
a Ask someone else. B: Do you take phone payments?
b No, it’s too difficult. A: We don’t I’m afraid. We can take cash,
c I’m not very good at IT. cards or cheques.
B: I think I might have it in cash … Yes,
2 Could you do the PowerPoint for us here. Can you give me a receipt? I’ll need to
again? claim it back, you see.
a I’d prefer not to do it again. A: Of course, sir.
b I’m not doing it again.
c If that’s ok with you. 3 How is the man going to save more
money?
3 I’d like you to design the offices.
a Sorry, if that’s OK. I really need to save more money. I try to
b Sorry, but it’s fine by me. budget every month, but I usually only have
c Sorry, but I’d rather not be the designer. a few pounds left to save. It’s so expensive
living here! I have already stopped taking
4 I was thinking you could write the report. the tube to work, I walk now. I suppose if I
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The only other option is to rent my spare 7 Who is going to be the lead presenter?
room out and I’m not doing that! I love living
alone. So, we need to decide on what we are going
to do for the presentation next week. It’s
4 Why does the woman like paying by credit important that we get this right. Francisco, I
card? want you to write the presentation, but I
want Luis to deliver it. I think he’s our best
A: You are always travelling for work. How public speaker. Gaston, can you look at the
do you pay for things? numbers and add them to the presentation?
B: I normally put it all on my work credit I want this all finalised by Friday if we can.
card.
A: So, no need to keep all those receipts 8 How was the budget for the project
then … divided?
B: Oh no, I still have to keep the receipts.
But I’ve got to say it’s useful when you travel B: The project is nearly finished now. Did
to other countries. we stick to our budget, Alan?
A: Why’s that? A: Yes. Things are looking quite good.
B: Well, I don’t have to worry about having We’ve stayed on budget well. As we
lots of different coins. That can be so expected, we spent just over a quarter of
confusing! the budget on marketing and the rest was
spent on development costs. And we are
5 What does the man think he is best at in also more than two thousand pounds under
his job? budget!
B: Excellent news, Alan.
A: Do you like everything about your job,
Mark?
B: Yes, I do. I really love working with BP_A2_Pl_Tests_05_03.mp3
numbers but I don’t think I’m very good at it.
A: What part of your job do you think you do Listen to a radio discussion about spending
best? habits.
B: Public speaking is probably what I’m
strongest at. I am quite good at managing P: Lena Mayer, our economics editor, is
my time but I still need to improve this area. here today to tell us about how people are
spending their money at the moment. So,
6 How much have the company’s sales Lena, are we all generally still spending the
increased over the year? same as we did, say, five years ago?
L: Well, we’re not really spending our
The sales figures for the last year are in and money any differently, but things are more
I can tell you that we’re doing well, but not expensive right now, so we need to spend
as well as we wanted. We haven’t quite more, and we are saving less.
reached our target of a 33% increase, but P: And why has this happened?
we are nearly there. The actual increase is L: Well, everyday essentials cost more, and
24.6%. This is a better figure than all other this is what we usually spend our money on.
years, so there is only a 10% difference in P: What kind of things? Like transport or
what we predicted. Hopefully we can make housing costs?
this up with some changes to our marketing L: No. More basic things like the cost of a
strategy. loaf of bread. Maybe a three-cent rise
seems small, but it all adds up.

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P: So, if small things are more expensive, prepaid travel card. You can buy these
how can we save? online. If you put money on it, it will change
L: People are still spending money on it into the currency you’re going to use. The
luxuries, and I think there are some really rates aren’t often as good as exchanging
great savings to be made in that area. the currency in cash, but they are much
P: OK, can you give us some examples? safer.
L: Let’s look at eating out. It’s so popular, P: That’s a good idea.
and people tend to do this at least twice a L: You could also exchange currency
month. But there are some ways to do this before you leave and take it in cash, but
more cheaply. We know that people use obviously if you lose your cash or it’s stolen,
meal vouchers, but you can only use these you’re in trouble. Consider keeping some in
in some restaurants. the hotel room safe. Also, don’t exchange
P: That’s true. your money at the airport as the exchange
L: My advice is, if you can go out to eat rates are terrible. It’s much better to be
during the day, you’ll get cheaper food! organised and buy currency online if you
There are some fantastic lunch deals. decide to take cash …
Dinner is always much more expensive. The
cost of takeaways is also very high for what
you get, so try and cut back on them, too. BP_A2_Pl_Tests_06_01.mp3
P: I agree! A pizza in my local takeaway is
over twenty dollars! 1 I can understand how you feel.
L: And let’s remember that the ingredients 2 Put it behind you and move on.
probably cost about three dollars! 3 I know how important it was to you.
P: Are there any other ways we can save? 4 You can always try again.
L: There are. Think about technology. 5 I hope you’re not too disappointed.
Almost everyone has a smartphone and a
tablet. Maybe even more than one, and
every year many people buy the latest BP_A2_Pl_Tests_06_02.mp3
model. This costs us a lot of money! Of
course, the latest technology is great, but do 1 What is the problem with the meeting
we need a new tablet or phone every year? room?
P: But if we all want the newest models,
what can you do? A: Hi, Lee. Can I book meeting room 3 on
L: My advice is shop clever. Look at Friday at 10 a.m.?
smartphones. If you search on websites, L: Let me see if it’s free. Erm, how many
you can find better deals on the same kind people are coming?
of product without the brand name. So, your A: There are twenty people.
new phone might not say Samsung or L: You won’t get everyone in that room. It’s
Apple, but if it does the same thing for two only for twelve. Why don’t you use meeting
hundred dollars less, you’re winning! room 4 instead?
P: Some great advice there, Lena. Some of A: I don’t like it. There aren’t any windows.
our listeners have sent us a few questions Is there anywhere else can I book?
about saving. Here’s one, from Travis. He
wants to know the best way to save on 2 What does the woman say about the team
spending money when you’re abroad. building weekend?
L: Well, firstly, do not use your bank cards
to take money out of an ATM. If you do this, A: Are you excited about the work team
you’re sure to have a lot of extra bank building weekend?
charges. What I recommend is taking a

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B: The camping trip? Not really. I don’t like them. I’m going to complain, I’m not happy
outdoor activities. about this.
A: You too? Everyone is saying that! I hear
they’ve prepared lots of different activities 6 What do they decide to do for the team
for us to do. building activity?
B: Well, I don’t mind that, but we need more
people who have done this kind of thing A: So, what should we do for the team
before. I don’t even know how to put a tent building day? How about something
up! creative? Maybe cooking?
A: I know what you mean. Me neither! B: I think there will be a lot of people who
don’t enjoy that. Not everyone likes cooking.
3 What does the man think is the most Maybe something more fun like board
important quality of a team? games or rafting?
A: I think games could work because
A: I think a team is really all about the everyone has played something before and
people in it. What do you think? we can do them in teams. We can’t do water
B: I agree. It doesn’t matter if they have a sports because not everybody is fit enough.
lot of experience, the most important thing is B: OK, well let’s get some games that
that they can work well together and listen. I everyone can do.
don’t like it when the people on a team don’t
respect the others, are competitive and 7 What do the employees like most about
argue all the time. the company?
A: I completely agree.
A: I love working here.
4 How does the woman feel about the B: Yeah, me too.
promotion? A: I imagine most IT companies are good to
work for. They are always thinking of their
A: Hey, congratulations on the promotion! staff, and lots of companies have relaxation
B: Thanks. I worked so hard for it but now and games rooms like we do.
I’m not sure I want to take it. B: Yes, but here we get paid much more
A: Really? Why not? than the others.
B: Well, I looked at the contract and they A: Yes, that’s definitely one of the biggest
want me to travel for work more. I just can’t benefits.
do that. I’ve got to think of my family.
A: Oh, that’s too bad! 8 What is the company going to do to attract
B: Yeah, I know. I feel really sad about it. more employees?
A: Well, try to put it behind you and move
on. There will be other opportunities. A: So, we’ve really got to think about a way
to attract more young employees. Maybe we
5 How does the man feel about the email? could do a promotional video?
B: But where will we put it and who will
A: I can’t believe the email I’ve just received watch it? I think that’s a waste of time. We
from Human Resources. need to get out and meet people.
B: Really? What does it say? A: What, like go to career fairs? We already
A: It says I’ve taken too much holiday this go to the important ones. Maybe we should
year, and that I need to pay back two days. offer more training?
B: I didn’t know they could do that. B: We don’t have the budget for that. Let’s
A: Me neither! How can they? They should just think of any other fairs that could bring
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A: Fine. 2 What is the new product?

A: So, how’s the product development

BP_A2_Pl_Tests_07_01.mp3 coming along?
1 I’m afraid we can’t hear you very well. B: Really well, actually. We think we’ve got
a Would you mind using the mute button? something that nobody else has designed.
b Can you move closer to the microphone? So, our new smart sports watch can
c Your screen is blank. recognise what games you’re playing … for
example … football and tennis, and feed it
2 The connection is bad. in to your fitness data. You can also listen to
a Would you mind using the mute button? daily advice about your fitness.
b I’m afraid we can’t hear you very well. A: It sounds amazing!
c Would you mind hanging up and I’ll call
you back? 3 What did they discover in their feedback?

3 My screen is blank. A: So, we’ve had all the feedback in from

a Have you switched on your webcam? our product testing on the app, but I’m afraid
b I can hear a lot of background noise. it’s not all good. I think we’ll need to do
c Could you move closer to the some more work on it.
microphone? B: Yes, it’s a shame. People loved the
design but they said that sometimes it
4 There’s a bit of an echo. wasn’t easy to use. This has got to change,
a Can you move your mobile phone away because we want people to use this phone
from your computer? app all the time.
b You keep cutting out.
c Have you switched on your webcam? 4 Why can’t the woman attend the meeting?

5 I can hear a lot of background noise. A: Could you go to this meeting for me
a Can you go somewhere quieter? tomorrow morning?
b Can you move your mobile phone away B: Why? Can’t you go?
from your computer? A: No. I was sick yesterday and my boss
c I’m afraid we can’t hear you very well. said I need to stay at my desk and finish
writing a project report.
B: OK. I’ve got another meeting at midday,
BP_A2_Pl_Tests_07_02.mp3 but I think I have enough time.
1 What do all hotel guests need to do?
5 What do people need to bring to the
Here at the Sunrise Hotel, we have a fully meeting?
automated service. You can book in
advance or walk in and make a reservation. OK, so we’ve had lots of ideas and now it’s
If you book in advance, don’t forget your time to review some of the initial drawings
reservation number. We don’t have and we’ll make some prototypes. Let’s meet
reception staff – we have booking next week to look at these designs. That’s
machines. We ask all guests to insert their your department, so please bring them with
passports into our booking machines. We you. We’ll put a budget together after we
will keep them while you stay with us. This know the costs.
is a government requirement. You’ll then be
allocated a room. 6 What is the next stage of the project?

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A: OK, so how are we going with the BP_A2_Pl_Tests_08_02.mp3

project? Are we nearly finished?
B: Yes, we’re doing well. The final designs 1 What is the company going to do to help
have been completed, and we’ve tested the the environment?
prototypes and they seem to work well.
A: Great, so all we’ve got to do is create the A: How can we make our company more
final version. It sounds like we are on environmentally friendly?
schedule! B: Well, we don’t create a lot of pollution.
We don’t have factories so we don’t
7 What is the final stage of the payment contribute to air pollution.
process? A: Yes, but there is still office use, like
paper or water.
The new finance billing system is quite easy B: I think we do our best with paper
to use. First, please let the recipient know recycling, so what about putting signs in
via email that we have a new system. When bathrooms to turn taps off? Reduce water
you’re ready to bill them, add the recipient’s waste.
details and email address here. Then, add A: I think that’s a good start.
the amount. The system automatically adds
VAT. Finally, when you’re ready, click 2 What is the best way to travel around the
‘Submit’ to save it in PDF form. Finance will city?
take it from there.
A: Hey, I’m going to Almería in Spain next
8 What is the problem with the month for a business trip. Do you know
presentation? anything about the city?
B: Yes, a lot! My grandmother is from a
A: Argh! This is impossible! village near there.
B: What are you trying to do? A: Really? Great! Is it easy to get around?
A: I’m trying to listen to this online B: Really easy. It’s no problem at all. There
presentation, but I can’t hear very well. It isn’t a metro, but the bus service is good
sounds like there is a dog barking or and you can easily walk everywhere you
something! I can see the slides, but the want to go. You should do that. There are
sound is very distracting. good cycle lanes too, but I don’t know where
B: There may be a box you can type in and you could hire a bike.
say you can’t hear. Although I don’t know
what they can do about it! 3 What advice does the woman give her
colleague?

BP_A2_Pl_Tests_08_01.mp3 A: You’ve got your presentation tomorrow!

How are you feeling?
1 We’re pleased with your progress.
B: Well, I’ve done a lot of work on it, but I’m
2 Let me explain the process.
still really nervous.
3 How did you feel it went?
A: It’s natural to worry about presentations.
4 I appreciate your comments.
I’m sure you’ve done lots to prepare and I
5 What are your thoughts?
think your presentation slides are great.
B: That’s good to know, thanks!
A: Just make sure you have a good night’s
sleep. You should try to be in bed by 10
p.m. At least you’ll feel refreshed for
tomorrow.

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4 How has the council made the city B: Well, I think we have to keep the
greener? materials the same at the moment. The
boxes are already recyclable, but we could
Here in Altena I am pleased to announce do something in the production process to
that our city is one of the cleanest in the cut down on waste and pollution.
country. And by cleanest, I mean greenest!
This year there were thousands fewer cars 8 What kind of energy is the company going
on the road. And why? Thanks to the to start using?
council’s idea of people sharing trips to work
with fellow car drivers. And more and more So, we’ve studied how we can use more
people are seeing the benefits of cycling to alternative energy in the company and we
work, too. Next year, we also hope to have changed our minds about energy that
introduce greener buses. Hopefully we can comes from burning wood. We researched it
be THE greenest city in the country! and it’s much worse for the environment
than we originally thought. We think the
5 What does the man need to improve? best option is to go for solar power. We can
put panels on the tops of our buildings.
Hi Adam, thank you for coming to see me Wind power was a good option but it isn’t
today. I just want to give you some feedback very realistic in our location. It’s not very
on your first few months with the company. windy here!
Firstly, we are really pleased with how you
work with others. We think this is really
positive. However, you should try to work on BP_A2_Pl_Tests_08_03.mp3
your admin skills and also try to keep your Listen to the Managing Director’s update to
desk tidy. But overall, we’re pleased with the heads of department.
your progress, and your management skills
are also excellent. Hello everyone. Before we start the
meeting, I want to give you an update on
6 What does the woman do at the end of the our overall progress. Firstly, I want to say
meeting? thank you for everything you have done to
help us find green solutions for the
So, in conclusion, it is absolutely essential company. I am really pleased with all of your
to keep encouraging school trips to our efforts. I hope you can do the same with our
national parks. It will educate children and new travel initiative.
we will also see financial benefits in the long We have improved our production
term. Now, are the main points of my talk processes but now we need to think of what
clear? I can clarify anything you need in else we can do. Firstly, we really all need to
more detail. give our staff more transport options. I know
the train stops only minutes away from our
7 What is the company going to do with its door, but still nearly all our staff come by
product? car. This is no good both for the
environment or their health. We could take
A: We still need to think about how we can away the car park, but this doesn’t seem fair
make our toothpaste more environmentally for everyone. Perhaps we could explore a
friendly. Now, we can’t change the plastic system of bike loans. Jen, could the HR
tubes. That has to stay, but we can think department look into this, please?
about our processes or the packaging. What I also want to mention our sales figures.
do you think? Last year was disappointing with figures ten
percent below our yearly average. However,

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the positive news is that this financial year

we are sixteen percent above our yearly
average. So, a big well done to the sales
team! And also the marketing team. After
the success of the recent radio
advertisements, we have newspaper
adverts in all of the major online papers next
month.
Lastly, a quick mention of the summer party.
We wanted to hold it at the Royal Park like
last year but it’s booked up, so it will be at
Central Gardens on the fifth of August.
Please let everyone in your departments
know.

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