F: Diego, have we received a fax from Chris at Complex Computers yet? M: We did, but it came through blurry. I called, and Chris said they were having problems with the fax machine. They’re trying to fix it.F: Mr. Ramon needs to review that document as soon as possible. It’s the new service contract for our office PCs. M: I’ll phone Chris and see how they’re doing. If the machine’s still down, I’ll have him scan and e-mail it instead. Either way, I’ll run it to Mr. Ramon’s office as soon as it arrives.What will Diego do if the fax machine is still down?
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- What is the office having trouble with A: The office’s lighting B: The fax machine C: Their phone lines D: The computer system
- What do we know about the man's fax machine? A: It still works. B: It is broken. C: It is fixed. D: It is a new one.
- I’ll contact my office in Chicago at once and have the contract _____ through to you. A: faxed B: being faxed C: faxing D: to fax
- Why not have a new machine designed — (). I'll have someone do it soon. A: I don't think so B: I'm not sure C: It's up to you D: Sounds like a good idea
- Gap-filling Directions: Fill in the blanks in the following paragraph. (Chris sees Mr. Jay Twistle outside of the office building and strike up a conversation.) JAY TWISTLE: Taxi! CHRIS GARDNER: Mr. Twistle. JAY TWISTLE: Yeah, hi. CHRIS GARDNER: Hi. Chris Gardner. JAY TWISTLE: Yeah, hi. Listen. What can I do for you? CHRIS GARDNER: I submitted an application for the intern program about a month ago ... and I would just love to sit with you briefly ... JAY TWISTLE: Listen, I’m going to Noe Valley, Chris. Take care of yourself. CHRIS GARDNER: Mr. Twistle. Actually, I’m on my way to Noe Valley also. How about we s 1 a ride? JAY TWISTLE: All right, get in. CHRIS GARDNER: All right. So when I was in the Navy, I worked for a doctor who loved to play golf, hours every day ... and I would actually p 2 medical procedures ... when he’d leave me in the office. So I’m used to being in a p 3 where I have to make decisions and ... Mr. Twistle, listen. This is a very important ... JAY TWISTLE: I’m sorry. I’m sorry. This thing’s i 4 . CHRIS GARDNER: I can do it. JAY TWISTLE: No, you can’t. No one can. That’s bullshit. CHRIS GARDNER: No, I’m pretty s 5 I can do it. JAY TWISTLE: No, you can’t. CHRIS GARDNER: Let me see it. Give it here. Oh, yeah. Oh, wow, you really m 6 it up. JAY TWISTLE: Sorry. CHRIS GARDNER: It looks like it works around a swivel, so the center pieces never move. So if it’s yellow in the c 7 , that’s the yellow side. If it’s red in the center, that’s the red side. JAY TWISTLE: Okay. CHRIS GARDNER: So ... You can s 8 down. JAY TWISTLE: Listen, we can drive a 9 all day. I don’t believe you can do this. CHRIS GARDNER: Yeah, I can. JAY TWISTLE: No, you can’t. CHRIS GARDNER: Yes, I can. JAY TWISTLE: No, you can’t. I’m telling you, no one can. See? That’s all I ever do. You almost have this s 10 . Holy cow. You almost had that one. CHRIS GARDNER: I’m gonna get it. JAY TWISTLE: Look at that. You’re almost there.