8.1 Talking about a work trip

Question 1

I copied the presentation … a flash drive. I was really careful.

I had left a copy of the presentation .. the company server.

Answer 1

onto

on

Question 2

I put both my bags – my suitcase and my laptop bag – in the … of the taxi.

Answer 2

boot

Question 3

, the … was standing outside.

Answer 3

porter

Question 4

The porter …take… my suitcase but he ..leave … my laptop in the taxi. I felt sick.

Answer 4

had taken

had left

Question 5

I … my colleague to email me the presentation. I was so relieved.

Answer 5

got

Question 6

We use when and while to talk about two things that are happening at the same time. Usually we use while when there are two long actions.

Answer 6

after while long action

after when short action

Question 7

We use when if we talk about periods of our life.

Answer 7

I learned accountancy when I studied in London.

Question 8

time expressions

Answer 8

at first … but then
while
before
next

Question 9

React to bad news

Answer 9

oh no
how awful!
that`s terrible

Question 10

Showing you are listening

Answer 10

oh yes
really?
right
Yes, I see.

Question 11

Encouraging the speaker to continue

Answer 11

what did you do next

what happened then

Question 12

React to good news

Answer 12

That’s great news!
That’s good.
I’m so pleased for you.

Question 13

The fare was $7. I gave him $10 to include the …

Answer 13

tip

Question 14

DIEGO: Yes, I just had a call from the airport. Someone found my wallet in the baggage … and … it … .

Answer 14

hall
handed
in

Question 15

Well, yes, but then I had to deal with the taxi drivers in Rome.

I think I can … the problem.

Answer 15

guess

Question 16

I was … have an important meeting in Rome the next day, but I was stuck in Istanbul! And you know the worst thing? They had …of hotel rooms for stranded passengers.

Answer 16

due to

run out

Question 17

… the fog cleared early the next day

well that was good news!

Answer 17

Luckily

Question 18

describing feelings

I felt …

Answer 18

excited
miserable
sick
terrified
relieved
stupid
bored
frightened
thrilled -> happhy