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Test 1
pages 7-32
Paper 1 Reading
Part 1
1B 2A 3D 4C 5B 6D 7B 8A
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9 G 10 E 11 B 12 F 13 A 14 H
15 C D is not needed
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19 D 20 A 21 F 22 A 23 C E is not needed
Part 4
24 C 25 B 26 C 27 A 28 C 29 B 30 A
Test 2
pages 33-52
Paper 1 Reading
Part 3
Part 1
16 C 17 A 18 E 19 B 20 D 21 A 22 C 23 E
24 D 25 A 26 E 27 D 28 B 29 C 30 B
1C 2B 3C 4B 5A 6D 7A 8B
9 E 10 F 11 H 12 G 13 A 14 B
15 D C is not needed
Part 1
1C 2A 3D 4B 5A 6C 7B 8D 9C
10 B 11 D 12 C
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13 everyone/everybody 14 can 15 to
16 very/quite/totally 17 ones 18 did/have 19 more
20 where 21 both 22 the 23 well 24 which
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25 inflexible 26 participants 27 personal
28 Therefore 29 residential 30 youth 31 discover
32 achievement 33 employers 34 overseas
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9 1806
10 clockmaker
11 under a river/The Thames
12 suspension bridge
13 1864
14 Chief Engineer
15 (main) stations
16 transatlantic steam
17 built and equipped
18 cleanliness
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16 B 17 A 18 D 19 C 20 A 21 D 22 B 23 D
24 C 25 B 26 C 27 A 28 B 29 A 30 D
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13 across 14 ll 15 them 16 can 17 more
18 of 19 fewer 20 During/In 21 Despite
22 out 23 enough 24 Whenever/When
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25 strength 26 consumption 27 requirements
28 training 29 finely 30 psychological 31 equally
32 monthly 33 likely 34 confident
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9 Modern designs 10 thousands of years
11 line and dot 12 Criminals 13 easily removed
14 status 15 comes from 16 Explorers and sailors
17 wild pig 18 sailors
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Part 3
Part 2
19 E 20 B 21 F 22 A 23 C D is not needed
Part 4
24 A 25 B 26 B 27 A 28 C 29 C 30 B
Test 3
pages 53-72
Paper 1 Reading
Part 1
Part 3
19 B 20 F 21 D 22 A 23 C E is not needed
Part 4
24 C 25 B 26 A 27 B 28 A 29 C 30 A
1B 2C 3D 4A 5D 6C 7C 8D
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Test 4
9 C 10 H 11 A 12 E 13 B 14 G
15 D F is not needed
Paper 1 Reading
Part 3
Part 1
16 C 17 B 18 D 19 A 20 E 21 C 22 D 23 E
24 B 25 C 26 A 27 E 28 A 29 D 30 B
1C 2B 3A 4C 5B 6D 7C 8A
9 G 10 E 11 A 12 C 13 F 14 D
15 H B is not needed
Part 1
1B 2D 3A 4D 5B 6C 7A 8D 9C
10 C 11 B 12 A
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13 be 14 in 15 each/either 16 whom/them
17 one 18 to 19 not/never 20 other
21 as/because 22 through 23 one 24 whose
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Part 2
Part 3
16 E 17 D 18 E 19 B 20 D 21 E 22 B 23 A
24 E 25 A 26 B 27 C 28 A 29 D 30 C
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1C 2B 3C 4A 5D 6C 7A 8B 9D
10 B 11 C 12 A
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9 ten objects 10 one thousand five hundred
11 museums collection 12 512 13 local company
14 audio visual 15 every day 16 blackboard
17 the town 18 the year
Paper 4 Listening
Part 3
19 F 20 A 21 D 22 B 23 C E is not needed
Part 1
1B 2A 3A 4B 5C 6C 7A 8B
Part 4
24 C 25 B 26 A 27 C 28 A 29 B 30 C
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Test 5
pages 93-112
Paper 1 Reading
Part 1
1C 2C 3B 4C 5B 6B 7C 8A
Part 2
9 E 10 C 11 G 12 D 13 H 14 F
15 A B is not needed
Part 3
Part 3
19 D 20 F 21 A 22 B 23 C E is not needed
Part 4
24 B 25 A 26 B 27 C 28 C 29 A 30 C
Test 6
pages 113-132
16 B 17 D 18 A 19 C 20 A 21 D 22 A 23 B
24 C 25 D 26 A 27 B 28 C 29 C 30 B
Paper 1 Reading
1D 2C 3A 4B 5A 6C 7B 8D
Part 1
Part 1
Part 2
1D 2A 3C 4C 5A 6D 7C 8B 9A
10 C 11 B 12 A
9 E 10 B 11 H 12 A 13 C 14 F
15 D G is not needed
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24 E 25 B 26 D 27 A 28 C 29 B 30 D
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10 C 11 D 12 A
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13 enough 14 about 15 long 16 to 17 can
18 very 19 Not 20 also 21 well 22 Despite
23 is 24 up/down
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25 astronomers 26 natural 27 virtually
28 (in)valuable 29 latest 30 extraordinary
31 unknown 32 sunset 33 gradually 34 fully
in case it rains
she wouldnt have missed
our walk we came across
lost his temper during
cant/wont have seen
you could pick me up
made the sandwiches on their
was skilfully turned into
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Paper 4 Listening
Paper 4 Listening
Part 1
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1B 2A 3C 4C 5B 6A 7B 8C
1A 2B 3C 4A 5B 6C 7B 8A
Part 2
Part 2
Part 3
Part 3
19 C 20 A 21 E 22 F 23 B D is not needed
19 E 20 A 21 D 22 F 23 B C is not needed
Part 4
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24 B 25 C 26 C 27 A 28 A 29 C 30 B
24 B 25 A 26 C 27 B 28 B 29 C 30 B
Test 7
Test 8
pages 133-152
pages 153-172
Paper 1 Reading
Paper 1 Reading
Part 1
Part 1
1C 2A 3B 4A 5C 6C 7D 8D
1B 2D 3C 4A 5D 6B 7A 8C
Part 2
Part 2
9 F 10 C 11 G 12 B 13 H 14 A
15 E D is not needed
9 C 10 G 11 A 12 E 13 D 14 F
15 H B is not needed
Part 3
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16 C 17 E 18 B 19 D 20 C 21 A 22 D 23 A
24 E 25 B 26 D 27 E 28 C 29 B 30 A
16 D 17 B 18 C 19 A 20 D 21 E 22 D 23 B
24 E 25 C 26 A 27 B 28 C 29 A 30 E
Part 1
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1B 2C 3D 4A 5C 6B 7C 8D 9C
10 A 11 B 12 B
1C 2A 3B 4C 5C 6A 7D 8B 9D
10 B 11 C 12 D
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24 B 25 D 26 E 27 A 28 D 29 E 30 B
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13 on 14 with 15 that/which 16 as/because
17 order 18 each/every 19 only 20 other
21 first 22 Over 23 little 24 in
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25 sensors 26 electrical 27 basic 28 perception
29 disagree 30 interpretation 31 unnoticeable
32 unexpected 33 variations 34 factor
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Paper 4 Listening
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9 fourteen 10 foreignlanguage 11 agencies
12 widechoice 13 wontmiss 14 TheUSA
15 learnandexplore 16 volunteers
17 highlevel 18 enthusiastic
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1B 2B 3A 4C 5C 6B 7A 8C
Part 4
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9 favouritefoods 10 softandfluffy
11 flourandwater 12 30,000 13 money
14 sunflower 15 (far)easier 16 time
17 200 18 oneloaf
Test 9
pages 173-192
Paper 1 Reading
Part 1
1C 2B 3B 4D 5C 6A 7C 8A
Part 2
Part 3
19 D 20 F 21 B 22 C 23 E A is not needed
Part 4
24 B 25 B 26 C 27 A 28 B 29 C 30 A
9 C 10 A 11 H 12 E 13 D 14 G
15 B F is not needed
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Recording script
01
Examiner: Two
You hear two people talking. Whats the relationship
between them?
A Office Manager and work experience student
B Head Teacher and student
C Company Director and Head of Department
Woman: Could I have a word, please?
Man:
Yes, of course.
Woman: Ive just been contacted by Burton Ltd.
Man:
Really? I sent them the invoice yesterday.
Woman: Im afraid you sent them the wrong invoice.
In fact you sent them the invoice for a
completely different company which happens
to be one of their main competitors.
Man:
Oh, no.
Woman: This is a serious matter. Youve made a
very careless mistake which shows that you
havent been paying enough attention to your
work. I know its easy to click on the wrong
the document, but its a question of being
more careful.
Man:
Yes, of course. Er, will you be telling my
college supervisor about it...?
Examiner: Three
You overhear someone talking about a party. Which
event was the party celebrating?
A a wedding
B a retirement
C a graduation
It was a lovely evening. They held it in the Castle Hotel
you know the one in the centre of the village. The
weather was so good that we were able to go outside,
although the main event was inside. Obviously, all
her family was there even her sister from New
Zealand, whod come over on a surprise visit friends,
neighbours, colleagues from the various places shes
worked. You know how popular she is with everyone!
There was a four-course meal and then dancing
afterwards. I think she really enjoyed it even though
she was a bit sad, I think, after all these years... Shes
bound to miss working but shell soon get involved in
other activities Im sure!
Examiner: Four
You hear two people talking about a person called
Rob. Where did the man and Rob first meet?
A at a sports club
B at university
C at work
Woman: I met someone on Saturday who knows you.
Man:
Oh, yes?
Woman: I was at Olivers and there was this guy who
plays rugby with him. His names Rob, I think.
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Man:
Examiner: Seven
You hear a person explaining how to do something.
What is the persons job?
A fitness coach
B nurse
C member of an ambulance crew
Right, now, can you all stand up straight? Arms by
your sides, chin up, back nice and straight, facing
each other. Thats right! Slowly, raise both arms and
rest your hands on your partners shoulders. Dont
press too hard or else itll hurt! OK, now gently bend
your knees until you are in a sitting position, but keep
those backs straight! Thats it. Now hold that position.
Your leg muscles will start aching, but this is a great
exercise for strengthening them. OK. Relax. Now well
do that again and this time, when you get into position,
Ill start counting and well see how long you can hold
the position. Is that clear? So...
Examiner: Eight
You hear a person ordering something over the phone.
What is it?
A a backpack
B a tent
C a raincoat
I see. Could I order one, do you think? Right. How long
will it take? Two weeks? That should be OK and youll
let me know as soon as it arrives... Yes, of course. The
colours not very important, but Id say green. Thats
the colour of the one you had on display last week.
Super light weight. Now that is very important seeing
as Im going to have to carry it a long way! I dont want
the standard weight one and you have written down
the number of the model for two people, havent you?
Im going on my own, but I like to have a bit of extra
space so that I can keep all my equipment in it at
night.
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Examiner: Speaker 1
Last year, the student council at my school wrote
a new set of school rules, based on students
suggestions because there had been a lot of
complaints about the existing rules. And do you know
what? In the end the rules the students proposed
were almost the same as the original ones! As a result,
students are following the rules more and teachers
arent wasting so much of their time on punishments
for breaking them. I think it was a useful way of
showing everyone the importance of rules. I mean,
a school cant run smoothly if it hasnt got rules for
everyone to follow.
Examiner: Speaker 2
Im a sports fanatic and play a number of team sports
so I really understand the importance of rules. All
games have to have rules otherwise they just wouldnt
work. I get really annoyed when players cheat or start
arguing about the rules of a game. I think that by
joining in a game, you are accepting the rules and
therefore you should stick to them. Unfortunately,
some professional sports people break the rules and
they dont set a very good example for children and
young people. If players break the rules, they should
be punished with penalty points or by being sent off
the field of play. Games are more fun if everyone plays
by the rules.
Examiner: Speaker 3
I use my bike a lot because I cycle to and from school
every day and I use it for getting around. So, Ive just
done a Bikeability course, which is a cycle training
programme. As part of the course, we had to learn
the rules of the road. Our instructor was really strict
about this. She said that we had to learn them for our
own safety and I think shes right. If you know how to
behave properly on the roads, youre less likely to have
an accident. I must admit, there were lots of things I
didnt know before about the rules of the road, for a
start, I now know what all the most common road signs
mean!
Examiner: Speaker 4
We dont have a list of rules at home, as such, but we
all know what we have to do. If you like, theres a sort
of unwritten code. I know that I have to keep my room
more or less tidy, help with the chores like taking the
recycling to the bins and feeding the dog, and that if I
dont do these things, Ill get into trouble.
Some of my friends have rules at home, but I think
thats a bit excessive. Growing up in a family, you
learn the right way to behave towards other people. In
the end, its a matter of being responsible and being
respectful to others.
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Examiner: Speaker 5
What really annoys me are stupid rules that dont serve
any purpose. Those sort of rules are usually made for
the convenience of the people who make them! Id
never break a rule that I consider to be reasonable,
but I have to admit that I dont stick to rules that I
think are unnecessary. Lots of good rules are about
safety. For example, you mustnt run along school
corridors because you might bump into someone else
and hurt yourself and the other person. Then there are
the unwritten rules, like waiting your turn in a queue
and not pushing to the front or keeping quiet in a
library its about being considerate to other people,
so its right to do it.
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Examiner: Two
You hear a woman talking to someone. What is the
woman doing?
A making a suggestion
B giving advice
C asking for confirmation
Examiner: Five
You hear a man and a woman talking. What are they
doing?
A gardening
B walking in the countryside
C choosing a place for a picnic
Examiner: Three
You hear an actor speaking about a film hes making.
What sort of film is it?
A a comedy
B science fiction
C historical drama
The team is brilliant the director has got so much
experience, so Im learning a lot from him and the cast
includes actors that Ive admired and respected since
I was a kid. Sometimes I cant believe Im working with
them. I keep thinking its all a dream and that Ill wake
up soon. Anyway, the plot is so clever... Its a re-make
of a 1960s sitcom, but its set in present day New
York. The script is hilarious I guarantee audiences
wont be able to keep a straight face. You must go and
see it when it comes out!
Examiner: Four
You overhear a conversation on a train. What has the
woman done?
A Shes missed the direct train.
B Shes got on the wrong train.
C Shes caught a train travelling in the wrong
direction.
Woman:
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Examiner: Six
You hear a man and a woman talking. Where has the
man just been?
A travel agency
B bank
C caf
Man:
Sorry Im late, I never thought Id get out of
there! Theyre so slow, you wouldnt believe
it and there was a very long queue. Not only
that, the person in front of me was paying in a
load of cash and it all had to be counted !
Woman: Dont worry, youre here now. The trouble
is Ive got to go there later. Im a bit short of
cash and I need to change some money for
my holiday. Anyway, where shall we go for
lunch? Theres a new place near the park
where the post office used to be. Shall we try
that?
Examiner: Seven
Listen to a boy talking on the phone. Which sport is he
arranging to do?
A swimming
B aerobics
C five-a-side football
So, is Saturday at three still OK for you? Well meet by
the entrance to the sports centre. I think thats easiest.
Youve been there before, havent you? So, you know
where I mean. No, you dont need to bring anything
except trainers, shorts and T-shirt, oh, and your towel
and stuff for the shower. Well probably go out for
something to eat afterwards. No, well meet the rest of
the team inside. The match starts at 3pm, so dont be
late! Im really looking forward to it. It should be great fun!
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Examiner: Eight
Listen to a mother talking to her daughter. How does
the girl feel?
A fed up
B scared
C tired
Mother: Whats up? Dont you feel well?
Girl:
No, no. Im fine. At least, I was until we had
French.
Mother: But you like French. So, whats happened?
Girl:
Well, we got the test back and I got a really
low mark one of the worst in the class. I
knew it hadnt gone well, but not this badly.
Then, we found out that theyve cancelled
the day trip to France and I was really looking
forward to it.
Mother: Cheer up! Im sure youll do better in the next
French test and as for the trip, Im afraid
these things happen.
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Examiner: Speaker 1
I havent been speaking to my brother all week,
not since we had a massive row. It all started over
something really stupid: Id borrowed some CDs of
his and hadnt put them back in his room afterwards.
Anyway, he got really annoyed and started accusing
me of things I hadnt done. Just then, Dad came in
from work and heard us shouting. Hed had a difficult
day and was really fed up. He told us to be quiet, go to
our rooms and banned us from going out on Saturday.
Thats what really annoyed my brother because he
said it was all my fault, not his.
Examiner: Speaker 2
Well, Ive had an ongoing disagreement with an
Internet retailer for a few weeks now. I ordered
a calculator from a website where Im a regular
customer. When the calculator was delivered, the
packaging was damaged and the display screen on the
calculator was cracked. I immediately contacted the
website and they say they cannot accept responsibility
because the calculator left them in perfect condition.
They say the delivery service is to blame. So, Ive been
sending emails and phoning both the retailer and
the delivery company to sort it out. Im getting really
annoyed with the retailers attitude.
Examiner: Speaker 3
I could never understand why one of my colleagues
was always having arguments with people his family,
friends, people at work... He was always telling me
about some disagreement or other he was having.
Then I started working on a new project with him and
I found out why he argues with people all the time!
Hes a really difficult person to get on with. I hate
arguing and falling out with people, so I try to keep
the peace, but last week even I lost my patience with
him! I apologised the next day because I like to be on
speaking term with my colleagues.
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Examiner: Speaker 4
My friends and I are often having arguments. Not
over everyday things, but we like having fairly serious
discussions about important issues and we quite
often have a different opinions about things. Some
of our discussions get quite heated, especially when
we are talking about things that are important to
us personally, but, once the discussion is over,
were friends as before. I enjoy having a really good
discussion even if I dont always agree with my friends
and I think all my friends feel the same. Its good to
exchange opinions and hear other points of view
even if you dont agree with them.
Examiner: Speaker 5
My flatmates and I get on really well most of the time.
We all pay our way and we dont use each others
things without asking, but theres one thing that
always causes a massive row and thats the cleaning.
Its probably because none of us like doing it and we
resent having to spend our precious free time washing
the kitchen floor or cleaning the bathroom. Last week,
one of my flatmates announced that his parents were
coming at the weekend and he expected us to clean
the flat from top to bottom for him. Well, you can
imagine our reaction to that! Especially when hes the
one who never does the washing up...
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Examiner: One
You hear a boy and a girl talking. What are they talking
about?
A shopping
B a birthday
C going out at the weekend
Girl:
Boy:
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Examiner: Two
Listen to a teacher talking to a class. What is she
doing?
A praising
B giving advice
C threatening
Now, Ive marked your tests and I must say that, on
the whole, Im very disappointed with them except,
that is, for two people who did extremely well. I dont
think that you revised properly for the test. Most of
you have understood the general ideas, but in a very
superficial way. The main problem was the lack of
detail. This just isnt good enough for an exam class
so Im going to give you another test next week and
if I dont see a great improvement, Im afraid that I
will have no alternative but to cancel the class outing
because you obviously cant afford to waste precious
lesson time...
Examiner: Three
You hear two friends talking. Whats their opinion of
Kims hair cut ?
A They preferred the way it was before.
B The new style doesnt suit Kim at all.
C Kims hair has been cut badly and it looks a mess.
Girl 1: Have you seen Kim? Shes had her hair cut!
Girl 2: Yes, I have. In fact, I didnt recognise her at
first. It looks quite nice, but I think long hair
suited her better, dont you?
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Examiner: Six
You hear a girl talking to her father. What doesnt her
father agree with?
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A staying out overnight
B missing an important match
C going to bed late before an important match
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Dad:
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Examiner: Seven
You hear a young woman being interviewed on the
radio. What is she?
A a sports woman
B a member of a band
C a fashion designer
When I saw the result on the score board, I just
couldnt believe it. In fact, I still cant. After all these
years of training twice a day and missing out on so
many things that other people my age do... Now I
can say its all been worthwhile. This is the start of a
new phase in my career. As well as competing, Ive
been contacted by a sportswear company to do some
modelling for next seasons collection. That sounds fun!
Next month, theres the world championships in Japan,
so tomorrows just a normal day of training for me.
Examiner: Eight
You are going to listen to two friends talking. How does
Adam feel?
A frightened
B envious
C excited
Adam:
Tim:
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Dr Channing: No, their life expectancy is between
one and five years. Male ants only live
for a few weeks or months as their only
role is reproduction.
Presenter:
Now, what about all the ant hills that
we see in woods and gardens?
Dr Channing: Ant hills are, in fact, nests, which
are the most important places in an
ant colony. An ant hill is a very busy,
crowded place where a lot of activity
takes place. If you look inside an ant
nest, youll find a network of tunnels
and chambers. Worker ants dig new
tunnels and rooms as the colony grows,
so some nests become quite large
there are species of tropical ants
that have tunnelled up to six metres
underground!
Presenter:
Six metres? When you consider how
small an ant is, thats absolutely
incredible!
Dr Channing: Even European wood ants that live in
our forests and woodlands sometimes
build very tall ant hills. The chambers,
or rooms, have specific uses: the
queens lay their eggs in some, others
are used as nurseries for the young
ants, food is stored in others and,
last but not least, there are chambers
where the worker ants can rest.
Sometimes, the ants connect the ant
hills to each other by building paths.
We cant see these paths, except by
looking carefully at the ground and
watching hundreds of ants running in
the same direction.
Presenter:
Tell us, Dr Channing, how does a new
ant colony start?
Dr Channing: A queen ant leaves the colony where
she was born when she is an adult. She
grows wings and flies out. She finds
a suitable place and builds herself a
little, closed chamber where she lays
her eggs. She looks after and feeds
the young ants herself. The young
ants develop into worker ants and start
collecting food and building the nest
and the queen continues to lay eggs
and so the process continues.
Presenter:
Well, many thanks, Dr Channing. I, for
one, will pay much more attention to
ants when I see them in my garden and
will take great care not to destroy any
ant hills I see.
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Examiner: Speaker 1
You would never call me fashionable. I like to feel
comfortable thats the most important consideration
for me when choosing clothes. Im just not interested
in looking trendy or wearing the latest styles. However,
I wont just wear any old thing. There are certain things
I really dislike like woollen jumpers in bright colours
and anything with stripes oh yes, I really cant stand
smart clothes. I have never worn a shirt and tie in
my life and I dont intend to start now! I think getting
dressed up to make an impression is wrong because
clothes cant make you into a different person. For
important occasions, Im clean, tidy but casually
dressed. Thats just the sort of person I am!
Examiner: Speaker 2
I think it would be fair to say that clothes are my
life and have been ever since I was a young child.
Ive been interested in clothes for as long as I can
remember one of my earliest memories is choosing
a special party dress in a shop. I was quite spoilt and
my mother used to love dressing me up when I was
little. I suppose becoming a designer was a natural
progression from there. My clients want to look
beautiful and its my job to create fabulous garments
for them to wear. I enjoy every stage of the creative
process: developing the first ideas into a sketch,
choosing the fabric, making the dress and fitting it to
the client. Clothes arent just for keeping you warm,
theyre an art form.
Examiner: Speaker 3
I wear a uniform most of the time because Im a nurse,
so I enjoy buying nice clothes to wear when Im off
duty. In a way, wearing a uniform is great because you
dont have to decide what to wear each morning when
you get up! Luckily, I like my uniform, its comfortable,
practical and smart. Not only that, it gives me an
identity in the hospital patients and other members
of staff know who I am. On the other hand, it takes
away a bit of my individuality because I look like all
the other nurses. Thats probably why, when Im not
at work, I like to wear slightly unusual styles and bold
colours. Nothing too eccentric, but I dont want to look
the same as everybody else.
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Examiner: Speaker 4
Sometimes, its quite difficult to know what to wear
on special occasions. At the office, the dress code
is smart but casual, unless weve got a meeting
with an important client, when I try to look smart
and professional. I tend to buy quite nice, wellmade clothes. A couple of months ago, I was invited
to a garden party by some friends of my parents.
Knowing the people, I decided to dress quite formally
and wore a long summer dress. When I got there,
I saw that everybody else was wandering around in
shorts, T-shirts and light summer dresses. I felt really
uncomfortable the whole time and in the end, I made
up an excuse and left early.
Examiner: Speaker 5
I think Ive found the answer to looking smart and welldressed all the time: always wear the same clothes. It
also means you dont have to waste hours shopping.
Let me explain: twice a year, (summer and winter) I go
to my favourite department store, and I buy two suits,
four pairs of black trousers, four smart white shirts,
four white polo shirts, two jackets and three or four
sweaters. I choose good quality garments in classic
styles because fashionable clothes become out of date
very quickly. And thats it! Easy! I dont have to spend
time thinking about what to wear each day, but I know
Ill look smart, which is important for my job.
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Examiner: Four
You hear a woman explaining why she changed her
job. What was the main reason?
A She wanted more challenging work.
B She wanted to earn more.
C There wasnt a very good atmosphere in her former
place of work.
Its not that I didnt like the work. I quite enjoyed it
really and the rest of the staff were great. We got on
really well and, in fact, I was sorry to leave because of
them. Ill see them socially so thats not a problem. No,
the thing was, Id been there for a few years and I was
very familiar with the job and it didnt require much
effort on my part. In fact, some days, I could say it
was almost boring. Well, perhaps boring isnt the right
word. I no longer found it very stimulating, so thats
the main reason I changed. As it happens, this new
job is better paid too, so thats another bonus!
Examiner: Five
You hear a man talking to a receptionist. What does he
decide?
A To change the appointment to Thursday.
B To keep the original appointment.
C To cancel the appointment.
Man:
I was wondering if I could change it to
next Tuesday instead of this Tuesday.
Would that be possible? Sorry to bother
you, but somethings come up at work.
Receptionist: Sorry, but were busy all day. Is it an
emergency?
Man:
No, no. Its just that I think I need new
glasses.
Receptionist: We could see you at 2.30 on Thursday.
Man:
Sorry, no, Im away on a business trip
on Thursday and Friday, so theyre
out. It doesnt look as though there
are any alternatives... Well, listen, lets
leave it as it is. Ill just have to leave the
meeting early on Tuesday.
Examiner: Six
You hear a girl talking about a recent event. What
was it?
A a theatre production
B a 3D film
C an art exhibition
Boy:
Girl:
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Examiner: Speaker 1
The reason Im learning German is quite simple: if I
want to get on in my career, I need to be able to speak
German pretty well. You see, Ive just started working
for a German multi-national company. Although
Im based in the UK, Ill have to attend meetings at
company headquarters in Frankfurt. Not only that,
once Ive completed the two-year graduate training
programme, I might get the chance to work abroad if
my language skills are good enough. I did French at
school and spent a summer working in Paris, so my
French is OK. Im doing an intensive German course
organised by the company and Im planning to do
a three-week full-immersion course in Berlin this
summer.
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Examiner: Speaker 2
I studied languages at university French and
Russian and Ive always loved learning languages.
Unfortunately, I only use English in my present job,
which is a shame, and in many ways I miss learning
and speaking a foreign language. So thats why Ive
decided to do this Japanese course. Why Japanese?
Well, I thought it would be interesting to learn a nonEuropean language to see how an oriental language
is structured. Ive also always been fascinated by
Japanese culture. My course is great fun. Our teacher,
who is from Osaka, is brilliant and I really look forward
to the lessons. Its a good way to relax after a busy day
at work because its something I really enjoy.
Examiner: Speaker 3
I didnt enjoy French lessons at school. Even though
I studied the language for about five years, I cant
speak a word! I wish I had made more effort at school
because now I really regret not being able to speak
a foreign language and I often feel embarrassed
about it. So, a couple of months ago, I decided to do
something about it and enrolled on a Spanish course.
I chose Spanish because I often go there on holiday.
I dont suppose Ill ever speak Spanish well enough to
use it for work, but I can already understand and use
some simple phrases. I think everyone should learn
at least one foreign language as part of their general
education.
Examiner: Speaker 4
When I finish university, Im planning on taking a gap
year. Im going to start in Mexico and my aim is to
reach the southern tip of Chile. When I travel, I like
to meet the local people, talk to them and find out
about how they live. Im not that keen on sightseeing
and going round big cities, so I tend to go to mountain
villages, small towns on the coast and that sort of
place. Thats why Im trying to learn Spanish and
Portuguese. Im doing a Spanish evening course and
Ive met some Portuguese students at uni, and theyre
helping me a bit. If I learn the basics here, Im sure Ill
pick up the language when Im in South America.
Examiner: Speaker 5
Well, I retired last year and so Ive got plenty of time
to do the things Ive always wanted to do. A couple of
years ago, my son went to work in France. Ive been
to visit a couple of times and, to be honest, I felt a bit
frustrated because I couldnt speak to his friends very
well. You see, I did French at school many years ago,
but Im not as fluent as I used to be! So, I decided
that as soon as I retired, Id take up French again. Im
really enjoying the lessons and its given me a new
interest. Anyway, Im going to France to see my son
soon, so well see if Ive learnt anything!
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Caroline: Yes, thats right. Being in one of the
most isolated locations in the world, each
research station is self-sufficient. The staff
have to maintain and repair all the vehicles,
buildings, facilities, labs and so on. Its very
important to get the right mix of skills and
personalities so that community life runs
smoothly. When theres a snow storm, you
have to spend days at a time altogether
inside the station.
The station is one large building which is
divided into separate living and working
areas. The accommodation is simple,
but warm and comfortable. There are
community areas such as the dining room,
library, sitting rooms, games rooms, gym
and so on. All the staff eat their meals
together and every Saturday evening, the
chefs cook a special dinner its the social
highlight of the week!
Presenter: So, how do you organise your time when
you are there?
Caroline: We always work in teams and spend a lot of
time outside, collecting specimens, making
observations and carrying out research
work. How you organise your work depends
on the weather to a great extent. You have
to be ready to change your plans at short
notice. So, if you cant go out because
theres a snow storm, you spend the day in
the lab, analysing the data youve collected
and writing reports and so on.
Presenter: What do you do in your time off?
Caroline: We all make the most of the social and
recreational facilities. The great thing is that
there are always people around to chat to,
play computer games with or go to the gym
with. A lot of us read, write blogs and take
photos of the amazing place were in. You
might imagine Antarctica to be just snow
and ice, but its so much more than that.
Theres some spectacular scenery and if
youre interested in astronomy, its a great
place for observing the stars. And dont
forget the penguins and the seals!
Presenter: Would you like to go back?
Caroline: Yes, definitely. Ive already applied to go
again next year. It is a unique experience.
I love the work Im doing there and I feel
its a privilege to be in one of the remotest,
most unspoilt places on the planet.
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Examiner: Three
You hear a girl talking on the phone. Why is she so
angry?
A She feels shes been treated unfairly.
B Her team lost the match.
C The rest of the team turned up late for training.
So thats why Im so furious about the whole thing. Its
just not right that Ive been left out of the team. I mean
I always turn up for training and Ive been playing on
the team for the past two years. Some of the players
whove been selected only started playing for the club
last year. When I complained, the coach said she
wanted to give the new players a chance to play in a
match. I reckon thats just an excuse! What happens if
we lose? Well drop down a place in the league and we
won it last year! The coach had better choose me for
next weeks match!
Examiner: Four
You hear two people discussing a journey. How are
they going to travel?
A hire car
B train
C hitch-hiking
Man 1:
Man 2:
Man 1:
Man 2:
Man 1:
Man 2:
Man 1:
Man 2:
Examiner: Four
You hear a man asking for information about a
concert. What does he need to know ?
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Examiner: Eight
You hear two people talking in a restaurant. What do
they complain about?
A the food
B the service
C the atmosphere
Woman: Mmm. This chocolate dessert is delicious!
Man:
Yes, it is, isnt it? In fact, I think the whole
meal has been most enjoyable. The fish I
had was really tasty and your chicken looked
good, too.
Woman: Yes, it was. Its a very pleasant place. I
love the design of the dining area its so
welcoming and makes you feel relaxed as
soon as you come in. If it wasnt for the
painfully slow service, Id come back here
again, wouldnt you?
Man:
Definitely! Ive thoroughly enjoyed the meal.
We can just hope that they change the waiters
in the meantime! Its a shame because
everything else is so good.
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days, fair-trade products were only sold
in small, specialised shops. Not only that,
restaurants and cafs are changing to
fair-trade tea and coffee and using other
fair-trade ingredients in the food they sell.
Customers appreciate the quality of the
products and they know that by choosing
them they are making a real difference to
peoples lives.
Interviewer: Its good to hear that fair trade is still
expanding.
Richard:
It is, but there are still plenty of farmers
and producers that need to be helped, so
we need to continue to spread the word
about fair trade.
Examiner: Speaker 1
The reason I changed my job last year was because I
was fed up with commuting. I was spending two hours
every morning getting to work and two hours travelling
home. Thats four hours a day, not to mention the cost
of train tickets. The quality of my life has improved
immensely since I started working nearer home. I
spend more time with my family and I can go running
or swimming after work. I dont regret my decision
at all. My new job is challenging and it takes me ten
minutes to cycle to the office. The salarys not so high,
but I dont spend anything on travel plus I have more
free time, so I dont miss the money!
Examiner: Speaker 2
I didnt have any choice about changing job because
my contract finished. In a way I was sorry because
Id enjoyed my two years at the company, but I was
ready for something new. It had been my first job after
university so at the beginning it was very exciting. I
certainly learnt a lot while I was there and Im sure all
that experience helped me to get this new job. I was
only unemployed for a couple of months, so I think I
was quite lucky to find a new job relatively quickly. The
only thing Ill miss about the old job are my colleagues.
There was a great atmosphere and we all worked well
together as a team.
Examiner: Speaker 3
Ive recently changed job because I wanted to work
full-time again now that my children are older and
at school all day. Working part-time certainly has its
advantages. I used to work in the mornings only, so
Id go home at lunchtime, but, of course, I didnt earn
so much. Wed like a bigger house so I need to earn a
higher salary so that we can afford to move. Not only
that, I enjoy my job a lot. I find it very satisfying and
stimulating. However, Im having to re-organise my life
to fit everything in I cant do the shopping and see
friends in the afternoons anymore!
Examiner: Speaker 4
I spent sixteen years working in banking, then two
years ago, I decided to re-train and Im now a maths
and economics teacher in a secondary school and
I love it! I had thought about teaching when I was at
university but all my friends were going into business
and I followed them because the money and the
lifestyle were attractive. Then, a few years ago, I
realised how meaningless it all was and I felt I wanted
to make more of a contribution to society. The kids in
the school where I teach dont have much in the way
of opportunities and I feel I am making a difference to
their lives, even though its very hard work!
Examiner: Speaker 5
Ive changed job frequently because Im very
ambitious. To have a good career in my kind of job,
you have to get a wide range of experience in as many
different companies as possible. So far, I havent
stayed in a job for longer than three years. However,
once I reach a higher level, Im hoping Ill be able
to stay in a position for a longer time. Ive worked all
over the country and I even spent a year in Germany.
I enjoy meeting new people and seeing new places,
so my career suits me. I get bored very easily and Im
always ready for a new challenge. In fact, its time to
start thinking about my next move.
Ed:
Did you do anything interesting at the weekend?
Becca: On Saturday I went to that new shopping mall
thats just opened.
Ed:
Do you mean that enormous one near the ring
road that everyones been talking about?
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Becca: Yes, thats right. It really is huge. Its very
well designed, though. On each floor, theres
a sort of relaxation area with cafs and
restaurants. Some have got indoor gardens,
others have got play areas for children. But
you should see the shops...! Theres a branch
of all the well-known stores. You can find
absolutely everything there: sports equipment,
shoes, books, food... you name and its there!
Its a shoppers paradise!
Ed:
Really? It doesnt sound like my idea of
paradise! I cant stand those huge shopping
centres. I always feel theyre so impersonal
and sort of... artificial. Their one aim is to get
you spend your money mostly on things you
dont really need.
Becca: This one really is different its like a whole
town under one roof.
Ed:
Yes, but even so, I wont be going there. As
you know, Im not a big fan of shopping. I
like to get it done as quickly and efficiently as
possible so that Ive got time to do the things I
enjoy doing. Thats why I often pop out during
the lunch break to get the few things I need so
that I dont have to waste time at the weekend.
Becca: But what about when you need to buy
something special, like a present or some new
clothes?
Ed:
I look on the Internet to see whats available,
chose what I want and then I either order it
online or go to a shop and buy it. Easy!
Becca: But when youre on holiday, or visiting a new
town, dont you enjoy looking round the local
market or the speciality shops?
Ed:
Now thats different. I must admit, Im very
fond of food markets. Thats what shopping
should be like. You can chat to the stall
holders, they tell you about the products
theyre selling because they know about them.
Then theres the pieces of cheese or bread to
taste to help you decide what to buy... Thats
another thing with those shopping malls, the
shop assistants generally havent got a clue
about the products theyre selling. Whereas
in a market, youre often speaking to the
person who grew or made the food. Its a
totally different experience. Its the same with
speciality shops, the owners are experts on the
goods in the shop and they can advise you.
Becca: Youve got a point there. I like outdoor
food markets too, but then I like all sorts
of shopping, even the weekly food shop at
the supermarket. Theres always something
new to try and I love all the choice a big
supermarket offers you.
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Examiner: One
You hear two people talking about a friend of theirs.
How does Paul feel about the situation?
A hopeful
B pessimistic
C worried
Girl:
Paul:
Girl:
Paul:
Girl:
Paul:
Girl:
Paul:
Examiner: Two
You hear part of a radio programme. Whats it about?
A new music releases
B a new film
C reviewing books
Woman: This really is a disappointment, considering
how popular they are at the moment. Their
latest tour has been a sell-out, but this just
isnt up to their usual standard.
Man:
Why do you think this is?
Woman: Its hard to say. It might be something to do
with the fact that they have all been working
on their own projects. Technically, theyre still
brilliant! Its unusual to find so much talent
working together and Lucy Harpers voice is
truly unique.
Man:
Perhaps theyre better as a live act and dont
perform well in the recording studio.
Woman: You could be right, but this isnt going to sell
well with their fans and nobody else will be
tempted to buy it.
Examiner: Three
You hear a man talking about moving house. What was
the main reason for moving?
A They needed a garden for the dog.
B They wanted to be nearer the childrens school.
C They needed a bigger house.
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Man:
Glad to hear it.
Woman: No, the problem was that my daughter is
allergic to insect bites and the place was
full of mosquitoes. We took her to the local
hospital, but they couldnt do anything. They
advised us to leave the area. So thats what
we did. We came home at the end of the first
week. I was wondering if we could have our
money back for the second week...
Examiner: Six
You hear part of a talk. Whats the speaker doing?
A giving advice
B warning of danger
C promising an improvement
In my opinion the only way to lose weight and keep it
off is to adopt a new way of eating.
Its no good going on a strict diet for a month because,
even if you do manage to lose a couple of kilos, youll
put them back on again as soon as you go back to
your normal diet. The best way to lose a bit of weight
and stay healthy is to change and improve your diet
permanently. Thats not to say you cant have the
occasional hamburger and fries as a treat, but your
daily diet should include five portions of fruit and
vegetables, fish or meat and you should also drink lots
of water.
Examiner: Seven
You hear a man in his place of work. What sort of job
does he have?
A mechanical
B medical
C office work
So this is where we come in every day. My colleagues
and I get changed in here. Over theres the office
where we see whats been happening since our last
shift. On this ward, theres a high turnover so its
important to know exactly whats going on. At the
beginning of each shift, we wait in the office to be
given our briefing and then its off to work. Its pretty
much non-stop once you start. Because Im dealing
with people all the time and especially people who are
anxious or worried about whats happening, I spend
a lot of time explaining procedures to them and their
families. So I try to put people at ease and generally
make them feel more comfortable.
Examiner: Eight
You hear a woman on the phone explaining why shell
be late. Whats the reason for her delay?
A Shes had an accident and hurt herself.
B Shes missed her train.
C Theres a problem with the traffic.
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Every house of this size would have its own library and
Wakeley Hall is no exception. As you can see from the
sofas, this room was also used as a sitting room. This
very valuable collection of books was added to by each
generation of the family. From this window, youll see a
marvellous view of the gardens.
The chapel is a rare example of a style that became
popular in the eighteenth century. The family would
sit over there near a lighted fire for prayers every
morning, while the outdoor servants and kitchen staff
would enter by their own staircase over here.
Were now going to go upstairs to the bedrooms. Take
particular note of the State Bed which is one of the
most important late eighteenth century beds to survive
in this country. The bed, the furniture and the room
were all prepared for Queen Charlottes visit in 1794.
That is the end of our visit of the house and now Im
sure you are all looking forward to having a look round
the gardens as its such a beautiful day. Theres a
stream running through them with a beautiful bridge at
the far end.
If youd like to get a feel of what life was really like in
a house like this, today is what we call a working day
in the kitchens and stables. Youll see people dressed
in Victorian costumes doing the jobs that the servants
would have done in this house one hundred and fifty
years ago. You can experience the past, by immersing
yourselves in the sights, sounds and smells of a busy
house. The kitchens are in the Service Wing, which is
just to the left as you go out the main entrance and the
stables are a short walk across the gardens.
From the Stable Yard, you can walk to the walled
kitchen gardens and admire all the flowers, fruit and
vegetables that our hard-working gardeners produce.
Enjoy your visit and if you have any further questions,
Ill be pleased to answer them.
Examiner: Speaker 1
Im proud to say that Ive won a lot of prizes in my
time. You see, Ive been cycling competitively since I
was a teenager. I belong to a cycling club and I take
part in team events as well as individual time trials.
Winning is very important to me, its the reason I do
the sport. All my training is to improve my performance
so that I win, or at least come in the first three. Ive
been racing for over ten years now and when I have to
give up competing myself, Id like to coach the young
cyclists in my club. Cycling has given me so much
enjoyment over the years, I want to share it with the
youngsters.
Examiner: Speaker 2
Have I ever won a prize? Well, actually I have! Last
year my local paper ran an art competition. They
were looking for art inspired by our town and the
surrounding area. I had a drawing that Id done a
couple of years previously which I was quite proud of,
so I entered it. I was so surprised to see that it had
won third prize! I won a digital photo frame. After my
success, I started doing some more drawings. I tried
entering a couple more competitions, but I didnt win
anything. I think it was what youd call beginners luck!
Examiner: Speaker 3
The only time Ive ever won anything was a few years
ago. The Animal Rescue Centre needed to raise some
money so I helped organise a raffle you know where
you sell tickets with numbers on and then choose the
winners. We asked local shops to donate the things
so we had some good prizes. We also managed to sell
loads of tickets because it was for a good cause. On the
day of the draw, I couldnt believe it when one of my
tickets was picked out for the first prize. The trouble
was that because I was the organiser, I couldnt accept
the prize. It wouldnt have been fair, would it?
Examiner: Speaker 4
Ive never won anything, but my best friend Steve
won a games console a couple of months ago! You
know these competitions you see on food packets
where they give you a code and you have to check
it on a website. Well, Id always thought youd never
win anything on those. Just for fun, my friend Steve,
checked the code and he got an email telling him
hed won! About a week later, the games console was
delivered to his house. From now on, Im going to
enter every single competition I see like that. I reckon,
I might win something, too.
Examiner: Speaker 5
When I was at school I wasnt any good at sport or
creative things, but I was a pretty good student. I
worked hard and usually got good marks. At the end
of every school year, we used to have Prize Day and
one year I got the Science Prize. As well as doing well
in my exams, Id also taken part in a biology project
which involved growing plants in different conditions.
I ended up being the only one to finish the project, all
the other students lost interest. I reckon it was that
experience that encouraged me to study science at
university. Im now a biology researcher.
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Examiner: Five
You hear part of a discussion on a radio show. Whats
the opinion of the guest?
A He complains about the interviewer.
B He doesnt agree with the interviewer.
C He is offended by the interviewers comments.
Interviewer: This show has come in for a lot of
criticism. People say its a way for the
talentless to get their ten minutes worth of
fame. What do you think?
Guest:
Im afraid I cant accept that. As you
know, I got my big break by winning a TV
talent contest, but I wasnt new to acting
far from it. Id been to drama school and
Id been working on small productions in
provincial theatres for a couple of years.
I saw it as a way of getting known. Its
so difficult for young performers to get
noticed.
Interviewer: Youve got a good point there. In fact the
winner of this show has already been
working as a singer.
Girl:
Girl:
Examiner:Six
You hear a man phoning about a problem with his
laptop. What advice does he receive?
A Ask a friend to fix it.
B Take it to the shop.
C Try turning it off.
I turned it on and it took rather a long time to start.
The screen went blue. There was all this writing on it.
I read it but I didnt have a clue what it meant. No, its
still on. I didnt like to touch it because I was afraid
of making things worse. Just a minute. So, Ive got
to switch is off by using the button on the keyboard.
Then wait a couple of minutes and switch it on again.
Listen, if that doesnt work, Ill bring it round to the
shop. Will you be there all morning? OK. I seem to
remember something happening like this before, but a
friend helped me out then. Thanks anyway.
Examiner: Seven
You hear a girl explaining how she injured her foot.
What happened?
A She fell over during a hockey match.
B She fell over her sports bag.
C She fell over because her sister frightened her.
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Boy:
Examiner: Eight
You hear a conversation between two people. Where is
it taking place?
A hairdressers
B sports centre
C car showroom
Hairdresser: So, sir. How would you like it this time?
The same as usual?
Customer:
Im not sure really. I like it like this, but
I was thinking about something a bit
different.
Hairdresser: Well, its not very long so theres not a lot
we can do. I could leave it a bit longer at
the front.
Customer:
Im not very keen on that.
Hairdresser: Or you could have it spiky on top thats
very popular these days.
Customer:
Yes, I know, but Im not sure its really
me, if you see what I mean.
Hairdresser: How about a few highlights?
Customer:
Listen, I think perhaps it just needs a
trim today. Maybe next time I might be
feeling a bit more adventurous!
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Examiner: Speaker 1
Unfortunately, I havent been on many school trips
because my class is rather how can I say this lively
and noisy. None of our teachers is very keen on taking
us on outings. We have been out to some local places,
though, mostly exhibitions in our city. Its a real shame
because the people in my class are good fun to be
with. Anyway, I see my schoolmates outside school
and we do things together. It would be fun to go away
for a few days with the whole class, though. Next
year will be our last year at this school and two of our
teachers have said they might take us to Paris but it
depends on our behaviour this year!
Examiner: Speaker 2
I think I can honestly say that one of my best holidays
ever was a school trip. We went skiing in Austria for
a week two years ago and it really was great. For a
start, I learnt to ski. The conditions for skiing were
perfect for the whole week. We stayed in a beautiful
village and our ski instructors were friendly and made
the lessons fun. There were about forty students from
various classes at my school and we all got on well
together. I was with a group of good friends and it was
our first time in the mountains so everything seemed
magical. Nobody was ill or got injured! It was just one
of those occasions when everything went really well.
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Examiner: Speaker 3
I always join in on school trips but I cant honestly
say that Ive enjoyed all of them. One particular trip
was a disaster from start to finish. The coach we
were travelling on broke down, so we arrived at our
destination at midnight instead of early afternoon.
Then we were supposed to be doing outdoor sports
like canoeing, rock climbing and orienteering based in
a outdoor sports centre half way up a mountain, miles
from anywhere. It would have been good if it hadnt
rained every single day. I dont mean light showers,
but torrential downpours. We didnt manage to do any
of the sports we were supposed to do and we ended
up coming back early.
Examiner: Speaker 4
I really enjoyed the geology field trip I went on about a
month ago. The aim of the trip was to see the Jurassic
Coast. One of our teachers gave us a guided visit of
the amazing rock formations. We saw a petrified forest
which are fossils of ancient trees and there were
even dinosaur footprints in the rocks! The teacher
made it really interesting and I was fascinated. I
took lots of photos and made loads of notes. It was a
beautiful day so we had lunch on the beach and spent
the afternoon looking at the geology along the coast.
I think it was the ideal school trip: it got me really
interested in geology and it was fun!
Examiner: Speaker 5
My school has a very strict policy about school trips
and that is that they must be educational. Not only
that, were only allowed day trips. The only exceptions
to the rule are the foreign language exchange trips
which last one week but they must include five days
of school. I agree with this system because we go
to school to learn and trips should help our studies.
This year, my class has been to the theatre to see a
performance of a play were studying in English and
last week we went to the science museum, which is
also linked to a chemistry project were doing. After
each visit, we have to write a report about it.
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Presenter: Sounds like a long job!
Justin:
It is! It can take years because all the work
is done by volunteers like me. But its
great. I absolutely love it because theres
a wide range of volunteers of all ages and
were all mad about steam trains, so were
totally focussed on the job. Now, the really
exciting thing is that Im learning to drive a
steam train.
Presenter: That cant be easy.
Justin:
No, it isnt. But I literally know these trains
inside out and I understand how they
work, so that helps. Ive done a course to
learn all the theory and Im now doing the
practical part, so Im learning to drive with
an experienced driver.
Presenter: When will you be able to drive a steam
train on your own?
Justin:
Not just yet! Next year, maybe. Its very
hot, physically hard work but youre
working in a team with other people, so
its very satisfying.
Presenter: Where is this steam railway?
Justin:
Its in the Waverley Forest. The track
is about ten kilometres long, but an
extension of another two kilometres should
be opening next year. There are three
stations, so passengers can get on and off
as they like. Its only open at weekends
and during the summer holidays.
Presenter: It sounds like a good day out.
Justin:
It is. I get to meet all sorts of people.
There are families with young children
and train enthusiasts of all ages. Theyve
always got interesting questions to ask
and occasionally we get older people who
remember the railway when it was a fully
operational train service. They often have
interesting stories to tell.
Presenter: What are your plans for your hobby in the
future?
Justin:
Well, Ill carry on working on the railway
as a volunteer during my holidays from
university. Then after I graduate, I might
take a gap year and work there full time.
Id love to turn this hobby into my career,
which might be difficult, but thats what
Id really like to do.
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Examiner: Seven
Listen to the extract. What does it come from?
A a radio programme
B an advert
C a lesson
Whats in an ice core from the Antarctic? Do we all
see colours in the same way? Whats so special about
prime numbers? Come and find out the answers to
these questions and many, many more at the Science
Festival from 10 to 17 March. Exhibitions and displays
are open from 9.30 am to 6pm every day of the week
plus theres a full programme of demonstrations,
talks and workshops throughout the week. Theres
something for everyone from 3-year-olds to university
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science students and even adults! Come and
find out how science affects our everyday lives and
what the next big break through is going to be. For
more information, check out our web-site at www.
sciencefestival.org. Come and be amazed!
Examiner: Eight
Listen to the conversation at an airport. What has the
passenger lost?
A her handbag
B her passport
C her luggage
Passenger:
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Presenter: Quite. I didnt know that such young people
could work abroad as volunteers.
Susie:
Yes, but the youngsters are well-looked
after and their safety is the number one
priority of all these organisations. Right, on
to the next one. If you are keen on sport,
music, art or the performing arts, there are
a number of summer schools organised in
European countries.
Some of these courses are at a high level
and are aimed at young people who have
already developed skills in their area of
interest.
Presenter: So that would be for talented young
musicians, say, rather than people who
fancy learning the guitar.
Susie:
Yes, also most of the sports camps
are pretty specialised: tennis, football,
swimming and gymnastics are popular
sports. Thats not to say that there arent
also camps for enthusiastic beginners, but
you need to look around carefully.
Presenter: Thank you, Susie. Where can listeners find
out more about this?
Susie:
On our website, Ive put links to the
websites of all the activities Ive mentioned,
plus a few more that might be of interest
as well as a list of tips and other useful
information.
Examiner: Speaker 1
In my family, theres only one way of celebrating and
thats with a family meal. It doesnt matter if its a
birthday, anniversary, wedding or passing a driving
test, at some point in the proceedings therell be a big
lunch or dinner with all the family at home never
in restaurant! I love these occasions, especially if its
my birthday as then I get to choose the menu thats
part of the tradition, the person whos celebrating can
choose the food. We all help either with the cooking
or laying the table and clearing up afterwards because
its all part of the fun. Now were older, we go out to
celebrate with friends as well, but theres something
very special about the family meal.
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Examiner: Speaker 2
My friends and I love parties and thats how we
celebrate our birthdays, passing exams, end of term
you name it, well have a party! We enjoy having
different types of parties, so in the summer we have
barbecues, picnics and other outdoor celebrations.
Fancy dress is always very popular. We choose a
theme and all the guests have to come dressed
accordingly. We also make sure the music and food
are linked to the theme I think themed, fancy dress
parties are the best. At the last party we had, we
decided to make it very formal with everybody wearing
long dresses and suits and ties. Its our last year at
university, so were planning a big leaving party now.
Examiner: Speaker 3
I dont like to admit it, but I dont like celebrations
much. Im not sure why, but I think its to do with
the fact that celebrations often never quite live up to
expectations. It probably goes back to my childhood
when I used to get incredibly excited about my
birthday and Christmas. I used to look forward to
them for weeks and then feel really down when the
celebrations were over. As you get older, friends
and family dont make such a fuss of birthdays and
Christmas loses some of its magic. Dont get me
wrong, I join in with all the celebrations, but I cant say
that theyre my favourite days. Often, the best times
are just ordinary days.
Examiner: Speaker 4
Last summer I went to the best celebration Ive ever
been to it was my cousins wedding. Now I know
that doesnt sound particularly exciting, but this was
something else! My cousin and her family live on a
farm, so they had enough space to invite as many
guests as they wanted. All the younger ones camped
in a field. My cousin and her husband both work in the
music business and theyd invited some bands and
musicians to come and play. So, in the end it turned
out to be like a music festival.
What a great way to celebrate a wedding! It was
really informal and relaxed and everybody enjoyed it
immensely.
Examiner: Speaker 5
The most recent celebration Ive been to was with
some colleagues from work. My team had just come
to the end of a very intense period of work building
up to winning a contract. We were all exhausted,
but delighted with the result, of course. Wed been
working really long hours, so we decided to go away
to the coast for couple of days. I wasnt at all sure how
wed all get on outside the work environment and had
dreaded non-stop talk about business, but in the end
it was good fun. No one mentioned work and we spent
a lot of time outside in the fresh air. It turned out to be
a good way to celebrate.
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Thats the end of Part 3.
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Examiner: Three
You hear a boy talking about a school trip. What
reason does he give for not going?
A His family cant afford it.
B He has health problems.
C Hes already been to the place.
I would quite like to go, I suppose it would be fun,
but I have already been there twice. Admittedly, the
first time, I spent most of the time sitting in the hotel
because I twisted my ankle and it was really swollen
and painful to walk but its a lovely place. The thing
is, my dads lost his job and moneys a bit tight at the
moment. I dont really want to ask my parents to pay
for things that arent really essential. I could save up
myself, but Id rather use my money for the summer
holidays, so thats why Im going to give it a miss this
year. Theres always next year!
Examiner: Four
You hear about a competition on the radio. What do
you have to do to enter?
A Phone the radio station.
B Buy a concert ticket.
C Send your contact details.
Now heres something for all you Uncut Diamond
fans out there. Weve got twenty tickets to give away
absolutely free for the concert in the AZ Arena on
May 10th. During the week of 21st to 26th April, well
be giving away four tickets every day from Monday
to Friday. Well phone you and if you can answer our
three quiz questions, a ticket will be yours! So, send
us a text or an email, marked Uncut Concert with
your name and phone number, by and not after next
Wednesday, thats April 16th. Well pick out names
from the list and give you a chance to win one of our
free tickets.
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Examiner: Five
You hear a mother talking to her son. What is the
mother doing?
A telling him off
B praising him
C encouraging him
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Examiner: Six
You hear two people talking about a recent incident.
How did Milly feel at the end?
A scared
B relieved
C embarrassed
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Examiner: Seven
You overhear a boy talking. Where has he just come
from?
A choir practice
B tennis lesson
C chess club
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What is common to all types of bread is
the basic recipe of flour and water which
is then baked. To this basic recipe, yeast
or baking powder is often added to make
the dough rise which produces a lighter
loaf. Salt, seeds, milk, butter, oil, eggs,
sugar, spice, sultanas are some of the other
ingredients that can be added to produce
special types of bread.
Its a food we take for granted and its
something most homes are never without.
Evidence has been found of bread making
as far back as 30,000 years ago. This
would have been a simple flatbread made
by pounding grain, mixing the resulting
flour with water and baking over a fire.
Later, ancient civilisations added a simple
form of yeast, derived from wine or beer, to
make their bread rise.
Bread has long had an important cultural
significance and we often use the word
to mean more than mere food: a breadwinner earns money to keep a family,
bread-basket is used to describe the
productive agricultural area of a country,
bread is used to as a slang for money
among some groups of people. We mustnt
forget that bread also has great significance
in many religions round the world. Id
now like to introduce Mary Curran, who
describes herself as an expert baker. She
runs courses teaching people how to make
bread and has recently written a book on
the subject. So, Hello, Mary. First of all can
you describe to our listeners what youve
brought along to the studio today.
Mary:
Hello, yes. Ive brought in some of the
different types of bread we make at my
cookery school: heres a traditional white
loaf and some brown rolls with sunflower
seeds. This is some Italian focaccia and
heres some pita bread from the Middle
East. Over here, you can see some French
croissants.
Presenter: I must tell listeners that it all looks
absolutely delicious. Theres nothing quite
like the smell of freshly baked bread, is
there?
Mary:
No, I dont know anyone who can resist it!
Presenter: Mary, tell us, is it difficult to make bread?
Mary:
Not at all. I know most people think it is,
but its far easier than making a cake. You
just need to remember two things: bread
likes to be kept warm. If you want your loaf
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Examiner: Speaker 1
Im just finishing a degree in Social Sciences, which is
great. The only thing is Im thirty-five and I really wish
Id gone to university as soon as Id left school. Its
really hard studying at this age because Im working
part-time as well. I spend all my free time weekends
and evenings doing university work. Not only that,
I miss out on the social side of university. Ive made
friends with a group of other mature students, but
I really envy the twenty-year-olds and their lifestyle.
I started work as soon as I left school, but I soon
realised that if I wanted to progress in my career, I
needed a professional qualification, so thats why Im
studying now.
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Examiner: Speaker 2
There arent many things I regret and Im pretty
content with my life, but I refused a job offer a few
years ago and I still wonder if I did the right thing. A
group of people from my firm were setting up their
own business and asked me to join them. At the time,
I thought it was a high risk and I didnt really have
the capital to invest in the new venture, so I decided
against it. Two years on, their business is doing very
well and is expanding all the time. Im still at the old
firm and although Ive been promoted, I think that if Id
accepted the position with the new business, Id have
a more interesting and challenging job now.
Examiner: Speaker 3
What do I regret? I know its not that important, but I
wish I hadnt told everyone that I was going to apply
to go to a top university in the USA because I didnt
get in and now I feel really embarrassed about the
whole thing! I was featured in the school magazine,
so everyone at school knew all about it and the local
newspaper even had an article and a photo about me
and my ambitions!
I dont regret applying at all because it was a useful
experience and Ive now got a place on a degree
course here, but it was a big mistake to tell anyone
about what I was doing.
Examiner: Speaker 4
My biggest regret at the moment is having this tattoo
on my shoulder done. Im going to get it removed next
week, but I could have avoided the pain and expense
by not having it done in the first place! I shouldnt have
listened to my friends! Id always said Id never have
anything permanent like that, in case I changed my
mind. I was out in town with them one afternoon and
they talked me into having a tiny butterfly tattooed on
my shoulder. I had it done there and then. My mum
wasnt too pleased when she saw it and my sister
doesnt like it much either. Luckily its small and
should be easy to remove!
Examiner: Speaker 5
Id always wanted a sports car and Id promised myself
that as soon as I was earning a decent salary, Id buy
one. Six months ago I bought this second-hand car
and instead of hours of enjoyable driving, Ive had
nothing but trouble with it and its cost me a fortune
in repairs! Things started off badly, when I reversed
into the pump the first time I filled up with petrol. Then
the engine started making a funny noise, and then it
was the brakes... I wont go on. Im going to sell it as
soon as I can and buy a sensible, reliable car thats
economical to run. Ive learnt my lesson!
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