Starter Audio script Unit 8

UNIT 8 RECORDING 1

1 I take a lot of photographs when I go on holiday.

2 I walk to work every day because I don’t like going by bus.

3 I love swimming in the sea when I go on holiday.

4 I usually play draughts with my grandfather on Saturday afternoons.

5 I like talking to my friends.

6 I run in the park at the weekend because I want to keep fit.

7 I always paint a picture of the beach when I go on holiday.

8 I never drive my car to the town centre because it’s very busy.

9 I ride a bike to work in the summer but not in the winter.

10 I like playing football in the park at weekends.

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UNIT 8 RECORDING 2

1 He can’t play draughts.

2 They can swim 25 metres.

3 She can’t remember all her friends’ phone numbers.

4 He can’t play tennis.

5 He can cook well.

6 They can’t drive.

7 You can speak a foreign language.

8 I can’t run fast.

9 She can read a lot of books.

10 They can play football very well.

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UNIT 8 RECORDING 3
O = Olivia, M = Man

O: There are three jobs here … a cookery teacher, a language trainer and a

nanny.

M: Yes …

O: Well, I want a job for the summer holidays … but I don’t know which job to do.

M: OK, Olivia … well, let’s look at the essential skills you need …

O: OK …

M: So, let’s look at the cookery teacher … Can you cook and bake?

O: I can cook, but I can’t bake.

M: So, what about languages? Can you speak another language?

O: Yes, I can …

M: And can you teach?

O: Well, yes, I can … but I don’t really like teaching …

M: Well, the last job is a nanny … so, can you look after children?

O: Yes, I can.

M: And can you cook well?

O: Er … well, yes I can … yes.

M: And can you speak English?

O: Yes. I can speak English well.

M: OK … so what do you think …

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UNIT 8 RECORDING 4

A: Can you play tennis?

B: Yes, I can.

A: Can you swim?

B: Yes, I can.

A: Can you run fast?

B: No, I can’t.

A: Can you cook well?

B: No, I can’t.

A: Can you play computer games?

B: Yes, I can.

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A: Can you ride a bike?

B: No, I can’t.

A: Can you drive a car?

B: Yes, I can.

A: Can you speak three languages?

B: No, I can’t.

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UNIT 8 RECORDING 5

arm – arms

ear – ears

eye – eyes

finger – fingers

foot – feet

hand – hands

head

leg – legs

mouth

nose

thumb – thumbs

toe – toes

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UNIT 8 RECORDING 6

In India, you eat with your hands – but you can only use your right hand.

In Thailand, you can’t put your feet on a chair – it isn’t polite.

In Japan, you can’t blow your nose in public – it isn’t polite.

In Dubai, you shake hands when you meet someone – but you can only use your right hand.

In the USA, when you talk to someone, you can show interest by looking at his or her eyes.

In Britain, you can say ‘OK’ or ‘I like it’ by holding your thumb up.

In Bulgaria, you can say ‘yes’ by moving your head from side to side, and you can say ‘no’ by

moving your head up and down.

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UNIT 8 RECORDING 7

A: OK …well, first question … How active are you?

B: Hmm … I’m not very active … I don’t do much exercise!

A: When do you usually do exercise?

B: Um … I sometimes run for the bus!

A: That’s your exercise! Two minutes running for the bus! How fast can you run?

B: Not very fast!

A: OK … and can you touch your toes?

B: Touch my toes? … No, I can’t!

A: Next question … Do you like playing team games … for example, basketball?

B: No, I hate them …

A: Well, the last question … Are you interested in watching sport on TV?

B: Ah! Yes! I love it! I love watching sport on TV … Does that mean I’m sporty …

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UNIT 8 RECORDING 8

1 What sports do you like doing?

2 Can you run ten kilometres?

3 Do you walk to school or work every day?

4 Can you stand on your hands?

5 How many days a week do you do exercise?

6 Do you usually run up the stairs?

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UNIT 8 RECORDING 9

M = Man, B = Bindi

M: OK … let’s see … let’s do this survey …

B: Survey … ?

M: Yes … The first part of the survey is: Are you good with numbers?

B: Hmm … OK …

M: First question … do you like maths?

B: Umm … yes, I love it! It’s one of my favourite subjects …

M: OK … and can you do this: three hundred and fifty six plus five hundred and

sixty seven?

B: What?

M: Can you do this in your head: three hundred and fifty six plus five hundred and

sixty seven?

B: Um … yes, I can … It’s easy! I’m sure I can … that’s easy! Three hundred and

fifty six plus five hundred and sixty seven? Err … OK … three hundred and fifty

six … and … five hundred and sixty seven … umm … it’s eight … hundred …

eight … no, it’s nine hundred … nine … nine hundred and twenty three!

M: Yes … well done!

B: Thanks!

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M: Next question: How good are you at remembering phone numbers?

B: I’m very good at remembering numbers … all sorts of numbers.

M: OK … and the next part is: Are you artistic?

B: Artistic? Yes, I can draw … I love drawing.

M: And the next question … What kind of art do you like?

B: Umm … well, I like most kinds of art … modern art, old art …

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