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Proposing a worldwide sales and Anthony: Yeah, a lot of people are. In facr,
promotion strategy. So, um, our product I've heard that it's one of the most
has some really, um, terrific features. common fears.
For example, um- Daniel: Really? I didnt know that.
Tom: Wait a second, Alex, can I interrupt? Anthony: Yeah. Itt even more common than the
Alex: Uh, sure. Fear oF flying.
Tom: Well, rhat wasn't bad, but do you mind if Daniel: Are you afraid of public speaking?
I give you some tips? Anthony: No, not really. I enjoy public speaking,
AIex: Oh, please do. actually.
Tom: So, the first thing you need to do is take Daniel: Vhat are you afraid oQ
your time. \Wt couldnt really understand Anthony: \Mell, I have claustrophobia. I'm afraid
most of what you were saying. of being in small spaces. I'm also
Maria: Yeah, Alex!You can totally do this. Don'r uncomfortable around snakes and
rush your presentation. spiders. They give me the creeps.
Alex: I see. I have to speak more slowly, right?
Maria: Yeah. And it's important to make eye
LESSON 18
contact with your audience. You were
Listeningr PartA and B
looking ar your compurer the whole time.
1. A: Hey, Lisa. What's wrong?
Alex: Yeah, that makes sense. I need to look at
B: Hi, Ann. Oh, I'm just really stressed out
the people I'm talking to.
right now. I'm under a lot of pressure at
Tom: Right. And try not to say "um" so much.
home. One of my roommates moved out
And one other thing; could you say more
last month. Now instead of getting a new
about what you actually achieved? I
roommate, my other roommate wants me
mean, you want to impress people, right?
to pay extra rent.
Alex: So, um, you're, um, saying I need, um, to
A: Oh, nol\Mhy doesnt she wanr to ger a new
focus, um, on our um, successes?
roommate?
B: I dont know. She didnt say.
[Three hours later...]
A: Can you move to a different aparrment?
Alex: Notes, notes, notes...we've been
B: Id like to, but I don't have time to look for
practicing for three hours...dont you
a new place because I'm so busy with work
think my presenrarion is good enough?
and school.
Maria: \7ell to be honest...ir's not perfect, but
A: \Vhy dont you talk to your roommate and
you still have time to work on it, right?
find out why she doesnt wanr ro get a new
Alex: Oh, goodl Can I try again? You're really
roommate? In my experience, it's always a
great ar moriyaring people, Maria.
good idea to find out the facts before you
Maria: No, no, no. I'm not that great at it. And
make any big decisions.
maybe management isn't for me after all.
Alex: OK, guys, youre not going to believe
2. A: Hey, Leo. Can I talk to you for a minute?
this. I just got a texr from my boss. She
'said B: Sure, whatt up?
she's decided to give the presentation tVell,
A: I'm having problems with Andrew. I
herselfl
think he's mad at me for some reason.
We were supposed to play basketball last
LESSON 17 night, but he didnt show up. I texted him
Conversation, Part C to find out where he was, but he didnt text
Daniel: I'm really neryous. I have to give a me back. And I said hello to him in the
presentation tomorrow. I have to talk hallway today, and he didnt even look at

in front of 200 people . me. I'm not sure what to do.
Anthony: Oh, you dont like public speaking? B: Have you tried asking him if he's angry?
Daniel: Thatt an undersraremenr. I'm terrified A: No, I havent.
of itl B: \Well, when I have a problem with a friend,

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