The table by the window
CEFR B16 turns
Listen to the conversation
Listen as many times as you like. No limit and no score.
Questions
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Why does the group need a different meeting place?
The library will be closed for building work. — The first speaker names the closure and building work. Noise concerns the café; Friday is discussed as an alternative, not a changed booking.
What makes Marcos accept the café despite his earlier objection?
The morning slot avoids the music he remembers. — His objection is afternoon music. The first speaker offers a morning slot before it starts and he accepts; Paula cannot attend, and his sister is part of a past visit.
Which arrangement includes Paula without changing the confirmed meeting time?
She sends questions in advance and receives a summary afterwards. — Paula cannot attend because of her class. Her note is read at the start and a summary is sent back, so the meeting can go ahead while including her contribution.
Paula will receive an account of the discussion after the meeting.
True — They will send her a summary after reading her questions. Missing the meeting does not exclude her from the follow-up.
Why does Marcos suggest sitting away from the door?
To reduce noise from the street when it opens. — He links the opening door to street noise. Paula will not attend; space for customers is not his reason.
Knowing that Marcos will arrive late removes the need to confirm the number of people today.
False — The first speaker says she must confirm today how many people will attend. Marcos’s late arrival does not change that requirement. The script does not specify the date on which this conversation takes place.
Words you may not know
- obrasbuilding work
- cuesta conversarit is hard to have a conversation
- han confirmadohave confirmed
- resumensummary
- alejadasaway from
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A Marcos, tenemos que cambiar la reunión del club de lectura. La biblioteca estará cerrada el jueves por unas obras. He preguntado en la cafetería de la plaza y nos dejan una mesa junto a la ventana.
B La conozco. Por la tarde ponen música y cuesta conversar. El mes pasado fui con mi hermana y tuvimos que repetir varias veces lo que decíamos. ¿No sería mejor reunirnos el viernes en la biblioteca?
A El viernes tampoco abre. Pero la cafetería nos ofrece el jueves por la mañana, antes de que empiece la música. Paula tiene clase a esa hora y no podrá venir. Los demás ya han confirmado.
B Entonces podemos mantener el jueves. Yo llegaré un poco tarde porque salgo del trabajo a las diez. ¿Habéis pensado qué hacer con los comentarios de Paula? Le interesa mucho este libro.
A Nos mandará una nota con sus preguntas. La leeremos al empezar y después le enviaremos un resumen. Para reservar la mesa, debo confirmar hoy cuántas personas irán.
B Cuenta conmigo. Y pidamos sillas alejadas de la puerta: aunque no haya música, entra bastante ruido de la calle cuando la abren.