The Office Move Surprise

Ryan, a director in Seattle, asks Brittany what she has been doing for three weeks on what he thought was a simple office relocation.

The Office Move Surprise

Listen and choose the right answer

How long has the office move taken so far?

• One week
• Two weeks
• Three weeks

What surprising discovery did Brittany make during the move?

• The company was paying rent for an empty floor for two years
• The new office building had no internet connection
• The moving company doubled their prices unexpectedly

What has Brittany already sent to the finance department in Boston?

• A resignation letter
• An interim report with cancellation documents
• A request for a bigger moving budget

How does Ryan feel about the delay at the end of the conversation?

• He is still furious about the three weeks wasted
• He thinks the delay was totally unacceptable
• He is relieved and impressed because the delay saved money

Listen again and complete the sentences

• Ryan: Brittany, I need a ____ on the office move right now because it's been three weeks.
• Ryan: That sounds like a nightmare. Are we at least ____ to wrap up this week?
• Brittany: We're trying to ____ the loose ends, but I found something incredible while checking the storage rooms.
• Ryan: Don't tell me another ____ has appeared.

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