Top Notch 1 Audio Script Unit 4
P. 44
Conversation 1
M: I just got this great CD. What to hear it?
F: You bet.
(sound of CD being placed inside a Discman)
M: What’s happening?
F: I have no clue. The CD player just won’t start. Let me check the batteries.
Conversation 2
F1: This hair dryer is such a piece of junk!
F2: What’s wrong?
F1: It only blows cold air. My hair will never dry!
Conversation 3
M: I don’t believe it.
F: What’s the matter?
M: The coffee maker is broken!
F: Again? What a lemon!
M: You can say that again.
Conversation 4 (F1= Spanish)
F1: What’s wrong with the microwave?
F2: I have no idea. Isn’t it working?
F1: No. it just won’t heat anything.
F2: That’s awful. I wanted to make some soup.
Conversation 5 (M2= British English)
M1: Why is the paper on the floor?
M2: It’s from the photocopier.
M1: You mean it’s not working again?
M2: It’s a disaster.
Conversation 6 (M= Polish)
M: The fax machine won’t work.
F: How old is it?
M: About six months old.
F: You are kidding.
M: It’s a piece of junk!
P. 46
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P.48
Conversation 1 (M= Korean)
F: Front desk.
M: This is Mr. Lee. There’s a serious problem with my room.
F: I am sorry to hear that. What is it?
M: It’s the toilet. It won’t stop flushing.
F: It won’t STOP flushing?
M: Yes, that’s right. And it’s making a lot of noise.
F: What room are you in?
M: Uh...203.
Conversation 2 (M= Arabic)
M: Front desk. This is Ahmed.
F: Yes. This is Mrs. Johnson in 732. I have an emergency.
M: What kind of emergency?
F: It’s the sink in the bathroom. It’s clogged and there’s water all over the floor.
M: Don’t worry, Mrs. Johnson. I’ll send a plumber right away.
Conversation 3
M1: Front desk. How can I help you?
M2: This is Mr. Prentice in room 1417. I have a problem.
M1: Yes, Mr. Prentice. What seems to be the problem?
M2: It’s the air-conditioning. It’s freezing in here.
M1: Have you tried shutting it off?
M2: Of course. That’s why I am calling you.
Conversation 4 (F= Spanish)
F1: Front desk. Marlene speaking. How may I direct your call?
F2: This is Ms. Rios in room 608.
F1: Excuse me. What room did you say you were in?
F2: 608.
F1: Certainly. How can I help you?
F2: There’s a problem with my fridge.
F1: Not working?
F2: Yes, that’s right. Everything is warm.
F1: I’m sorry. I’ll have someone look at it right away.
P.50
Conversation 1
F: This thing is such a lemon!
M: What thing?
F: The cell phone. It’s isn’t working!
Conversation 2
M: My computer is driving me crazy.
F: Why?
M: It makes a funny sound when I use it, and I don’t know what’s wrong.
Conversation 3 (F1 = Australian)
F1: It’s hot in here.
F2: Well, no wonder. The air conditioner is off.
F1: I know. But it won’t turn on.