Practice Test 1 to Have a Successful Hive
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T ra ns cripts 19:24 the bees to work effectively and in unison in order Practice Test 1 to have a successful hive. This particular bee is always trying to compete against his brothers and 1. Track 1 01:11 sisters. He thinks he is Superman and believes that W: This is a great Halloween party, Sam. I just love if he works alone, he could get things done faster. dressing up! I’m having a great time. The other workers begin to grow tired of his arrogant M: Thank you for coming, Karen. I’m glad you’re having attitude. He is mean, rude, and selfish. His mother fun. I love all the costumes! I’m wondering if you warns him of his terrible behavior and tries to make have seen Frank. He should be here by now. him understand that if he keeps treating his family W: Don’t you recognize him? He’s standing next to the and friends the way he does, he will lose everyone pirate. who is important to him. Things begin to fall apart M: Oh, there he is--in the cape, talking to Craig. in the bee hive when the main character refuses to W: No, that’s not him. That’s Raymond. He’s supposed work together with the other bees to save the hive. to be Dracula. Frank’s standing next to the witch. After being isolated from all he ever knew, he He’s also dressed up like a pirate. comes to realize the importance of family, friends, M: But there are two people dressed like pirates, and teamwork. Karen. I can’t figure out which one is Frank. W: He’s holding a sword in his hand, and he is wearing 4. Track 4 00:36 a striped sweater. W: Are you almost finished drinking your coffee, Paul? M: Does he have a mustache? We have to get going if we are going to make it to W: No, but he is wearing shoes and jeans. the movie by six o’clock. M: Oh, right! I see him now! I never would’ve known M: But it’s only one o’clock. We have plenty of time it was him if you weren’t here to point him out. before the movie. W: Not really. We need to get to the theater at least an 2. Track 2 00:34 hour early so we can buy our tickets. I heard that M: Hi, I think I’m lost. Can you tell me where I can find the six o’clock showing is probably going to be sold the sports stadium? out tonight. W: I’d be happy to. M: OK. Well, why don’t we stop by the theater before M: I’m supposed to meet my friend there for the we go to the mall? baseball game, and I don’t know my way around. W: Well, the box office doesn’t open until five o’clock, th W: No problem. First, you go east on 8 Avenue. so we can’t go there first. There’s a church on your left. M: Oh, that’s right. So, do you have a certain order for M: Is the church across from the gas station? the errands we need to run? W: No, It’s on the corner, next to the newsstand. W: Yes, as a matter of fact. First, we have to drive over M: Oh, I see it now, across from the car wash? to Aunt Betty’s house to pick up her mail. Then, W: Yeah, exactly. Then, go south on Bell Street. You go I want to go to the mall and look for a new pair of straight until you see the gym on the southeast sandals. corner. The gym is at the intersection of Bell Street M: Don’t you need to go to the jewelry store to see if you th and 7 Avenue. can get the battery replaced on your watch, too? M: Is the gym between the grocery store and the W: Yes, but the jewelry store is right next to the theater, sports stadium? and they stay open until nine o’clock. I’ll drop my W: No, the gym is next to the nail salon. Next, go east watch off there before the movie and then pick it up th on 7 Avenue. The sports stadium will be on the on our way home afterward. south corner across from the grocery store. M: OK, let’s get going. When you shop for shoes, it M: Great! Thank you for the directions. usually takes you at least three hours to find the W: Don’t mention it. Have fun at the game! right pair. W: Hey! Don’t worry. We’ll have plenty of time—if we 3. Track 3 00:38 leave right now! W: This movie is an animation. The main character in this movie believes he’s the fastest in the hive. He 5. Track 5 00:34 lives amongst hundreds of others like him, and M: James is a very negative person. He always expects their daily duty is to produce as much honey as the worst to happen in any given situation. No possible in order to keep the hive working matter what happens, he always has something efficiently. Rules and routine are an extremely bad to say. For example, his friend, Jenny, tried to important part of their lives. These two things allow congratulate him on his new job, which was a Transcripts 1 great improvement from his last one. He thanked When would you like to advertise? her, but then he went on and on about the cons of M: Monday through Friday. working for his new company. He complained W: Great. How long would you like your classified ad about the commute to work and the view from his to run? office window, even though at his last job, he M: Two weeks. didn’t even have an office. Because of his attitude, W: OK, very good. Just give me a moment to figure James does not have many friends. He spends out your total. many nights by himself. If he were a little more positive about life, more people would hang out 8. Track 8 00:34 with him. W: Hey, Joe! You didn’t mention you were leaving work early. Don’t you feel well? 6. Track 6 00:32 M: I feel just fine, Martha. In fact, I’ve never felt better. M: Joining me today is Ms. Taylor, the creator of mega-hit But I’m leaving, and I don’t think I’m ever coming books such as Why Her and Not Me? and Is it Me back. You’re Looking For? Good morning, Ms. Taylor. So, W: What do you mean? I think you just need a break. tell us a little bit about the book, Together Again? This job can be quite exhausting. W: Good morning, Martin. Well, this book is very close M: I don’t need a break. I need a change. I am tired of to my heart, and it’s based on a true story. It’s one this 9 to 5 job. I’ve decided to do something I’ve of the most romantic stories I have ever heard. It’s always dreamed of. about a man who is much older than his true love. W: What are you talking about? Their love is just not enough to keep them together. M: Well, I’m getting older, and it’s now or never if He rejects the love of his soul mate and breaks her I ever want to… heart. They both move on to live separate lives. W: If you ever want to what? When the man’s wife dies, he goes on a quest to M: Become a musician. I’ve been in a band for months. find his true love from the past. Forty years later, On the weekends, we play from dusk ‘til dawn. they reunite, and they are together again. What do you think of my new career? M: Wow, how sad and romantic. W: You’ll never make it. The city is cruel, and there are W: Indeed. too many bands out there that are also trying to M: When does the book come out? make it. W: What’s the date today? M: You are so pessimistic! M: Today is Monday, February first. W: It comes out in a couple of weeks, on February 9. Track 9 00:38 fourteenth, Valentine’s Day. W: You should read this article. I think you would M: Ms. Taylor, thank you for joining us today. really enjoy it. It’s really interesting. W: It’s my pleasure. M: What’s it about? W: It talks about how television isn’t just entertainment. 7. Track 7 00:33 It actually makes people smarter. M: Hi. I’d really appreciate it if you could give me M: I disagree. Have you seen what’s on lately? Nothing information about placing a classified ad in your but situation comedies and reality shows. Television magazine. nowadays isn’t exactly educational. It’s complete W: OK, I’d be happy to help you. What do you want to junk. advertise? W: That’s not true. It’s just that when we watch M: Well, I’m advertising a bungalow on the tropical television, we’re having so much fun that we forget island of St. Vincent. we’re actually doing some pretty complicated W: OK.