ESE I004

Level: Intermediate

Reading Evaluation:
• Boys and Girls React Differently To Stress
◦ Total words = 197 words

Answer Key
1. c. their brains
2. a. emotions and empathy
3. c. particularly small
4. c. suicidal thoughts
5. c. post-traumatic stress disorder

Listening Evaluation:

• Dialog 1
◦ Audio File: I004-1.mp3
Answer Key
• Exercise 1.1 = a. To request a favor
• Exercise 1.2 = Sam
• Exercise 1.3 = Paul Butler
• Exercise 1.4 = Could

Audio Transcript:
Man: Hi Marge. This is Sam. Look, I'm on my way to the airport. Could you do something for me? I
forgot a file on my desk. I need you to send it overnight delivery to the Concorde Hotel in New York.
Woman: OK, but I'm busy this afternoon preparing for a presentation. I'll get Cindy to do it.
Man:Thanks, that would be great. I need one other thing. Could you, or Cindy, please e-mail Paul
Butler and confirm our meeting for tomorrow afternoon at 2. I'd really appreciate it.
Woman: All right, we'll get it done here. Have a good trip.

• Dialog 2
◦ Audio File: I003-2.mp3
Answer Key
• Exercise 2.1 = c. He can't reach a business contact.
• Exercise 2.2 = in an office
• Exercise 2.3 = swing by
• Exercise 2.4 = likes

Audio Transcript:
Man: I can't get a hold of Roger at Larson Brothers Inc. He doesn't return my e-mails, and I've left two
voice messages. I need to talk with him soon about renewing our contract.
Woman: I'm sure it's nothing personal. He's probably been busy. Have you tried dropping in in person?
It's only a couple of blocks away from our building.
Man: That's a good idea! I should swing by and invite him to lunch. Everybody likes a free meal.
Woman: Yes, then you can discuss the contract while you eat.