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–APPENDIX: AUDIO FILE TRANSCRIPTS– get a ride from my brother and his car wouldn’t start. I would’ve had time to get there on the bus, but the bus was leaving the bus stop just as I got there. I called the bus schedule hotline, and the next bus won’t be coming for another 30 minutes, and now that it’s rush hour, the bus is going to take longer, so I’m probably going to be an hour late. I know you’re go-ing to a surprise birthday party, and I don’t want you to be late, but I can’t get there any faster on the bus, and I can’t get in touch with anyone else who might be able to give me a ride.What should we do? Track 575 Improvements in communication have enabled and stimulated global economic growth. Improved com- munication networks facilitate the coordination of Track 577 There is a large snow-covered mountain in the back-ground set against a clear sky. In front of the moun-tain is a large barn surrounded by a fence. The fence also encloses a pasture. Behind the barn is a row of tall evergreen trees. Track 578 I don’t pay much attention to politics. I don’t feel like the things politicians do have much impact on my life. I do pay attention to current events, though, be-cause I like to know what’s going on in the world around me. Track 579 I’m mostly satisfied because I feel like the country is transportation and logistics, making transport doing pretty well, but of course I have some prob- chains flow much more smoothly. The cost of com-munications has dropped substantially in recent decades. Developments like fiber optics and the In-ternet make communications smoother and more useful as well as less expensive. The rise of outsourc-ing has contributed to a rapid expansion in the in-ternational trade of labor services, such as technical consulting and call center services. As a result, inter-national trade includes a widening variety of serv-ices that were previously fixed to regional markets. Track 576 The beauty and size of the Grand Canyon is hum-bling, but the Grand Canyon you visit today is more than just an awe-inspiring natural formation. It is a gift from past generations that have preserved it and helped develop it in a sustainable way.As you visit the canyon, take time to enjoy this gift, but always keep in mind that this gift must continue to be passed on.We all have the responsibility to ensure that future gener-ations have the chance to experience the same Grand Canyon that we can see today. lems. I think political leaders are sometimes too dis-tant from the people. They need to know more about what it’s like to live like the rest of us. Track 580 I think the economy needs to be turned around. The unemployment rate keeps going up, and that’s hurting a lot of people. The government should do something about it, but so should big companies. They’re the ones firing and laying off people just to save money. Companies need to know that they’re hurting real people just to get a little boost in their profit margin. Track 581 There are two exams that are each worth 25% of the grade, so the two exams together are worth half of the course grade. The midterm exam has multiple-choice and short answer questions. The final exam only has essay questions, no multiple-choice or short answers. 375 –APPENDIX: AUDIO FILE TRANSCRIPTS– Track 582 Students are expected to attend all the classes, and class attendance is 20% of the grade. There are also three short papers that must be turned in on time. Track 583 It is never good to miss too many classes, and you will lose some points for the classes you miss, but one week won’t kill your grade. It’s very important that you don’t miss any paper deadlines because of your trip. You should also check the course schedule to make sure you won’t be gone during the midterm or final.A business trip is not a medical excuse or a per-sonal emergency, so you won’t be given a makeup or extension because of this trip. Track 585 I do think that technological gadgets make our lives more hectic and stressed. Just because we’re able to be in constant communication with everybody, people expect that you’ll be available whenever they call, text, or e-mail, and they often get upset if you don’t answer immediately or get back to them quickly. Employers are particularly demanding. You’re not just at work when you’re in the office. Because you can always be reached, they think they can ask you to do more work outside the office. But even with all of that said, I still wouldn’t want to do without technology.A simpler life might be less hectic, but I also think it would be more boring. I’ll take the stress of a gadget-filled life over the boredom of a simpler life any day. Track 584 I appreciate that you’re concerned about our missing the beginning of a surprise birthday party. I would like to avoid being late, but these things do happen. If you want, I can drive down to the bus stop and pick you up. That will probably save some time. I can leave immediately, but I may not get there before your bus arrives. If you bus does arrive before I get there, don’t get on it. I’ll call you on your cell phone when I’m al-most there. See you soon. 376 ... - tailieumienphi.vn