Pre-intermediate Unit 3 audio script

UNIT 3 Recording 1
P = Presenter R = Rafael C = Carmen
P: You probably think there’s nothing to do for free in New York, right?
Well, New York may be one of the most expensive cities in the world,
but if you look carefully, there are still lots of fun things to do that will
cost you next to nothing, or may even be free. We sent two journalists,
Rafael and Carmen, out onto the streets of New York with just $20 to
spend. Their challenge was to organise a great day out, but not go over
their budget. Let’s listen to their plans. Rafael?
R: Yes.
P: Rafael, hi, can you tell us what you’re planning to do with your $20?
R: Hi, yes, well, actually I’m going to start the day with a delicious bagel
from a great bagel shop I’ve discovered on 3rd Avenue. They are
really cheap and tasty. Then I’m going to spend the morning in Central
Park. The park is filled with free events and street musicians, so I’m
just going to listen to music and watch people. In the afternoon, I’m
going to the Museum of American Finance. You have to pay to go in,
but I’m really interested to find out about the history of American
banking. After that, I’m taking the Staten Island Ferry. It’s free, and it’s
a great way to see views of New York from the water. In the evening,
I’m going to see some live music on 2nd Avenue. I’ll need to buy one
drink, but the music is free.
P: That sounds great, Rafael. Enjoy the day.
R: Thank you. I’m sure I will.
P: OK, so Rafael has chosen bagels, Central Park, the Finance Museum
and live music in the evening. Let’s hear about what Carmen is
planning for her day. Carmen?
C: Hi.
P: Carmen, can you tell us what you’ve planned for your day in New York
City?
C: Yes, of course. I’m really excited, because I’m going to the High Line to
see some sculptures, and just walk around and see what’s happening.

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P: The High Line? What’s that?

C: It’s an old railway track. Now, it’s used as a park, and there are lots of
different activities and artists there. It’s a really peaceful and beautiful
place, right in the middle of the city. Lots of people go jogging there.
I’m not going running, though. I’m going to see a free art exhibition.
After that, I’m going to Times Square. It’s such a famous place, and
there are a lot of tourists there, but I really like the atmosphere, and
there’s an Italian restaurant that does the best cheesecake just nearby.
So, I’m going to have something to eat, and then in the evening I’m
meeting with a friend and we’re going to a free hip-hop class. I’m going
to learn to dance like a real New Yorker.
P: Wow, that sounds good. So, first you’re going to eat cheesecake, and
then you’re going dancing. Right?
C: Exactly!
P: That sounds like a great plan. So, two great plans there. Which would
you choose?

UNIT 3 Recording 2
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gonna
I’m gonna see a free art exhibition.
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gonna
I’m gonna see some live music.
3
gonna
We’re gonna have a pizza.
4
gonna
Are you gonna come with us?

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UNIT 3 Recording 3
concert hall
countryside
sports field
nightclub
street market
shopping mall
nature trail
waterfront

UNIT 3 Recording 4
W1 = 1st woman M1 = 1st man W2 = 2nd woman M2 = 2nd man
W3 = 3rd woman W4 = 4th woman M3 = 3rd man W5 = 5th woman
Conversation 1
W1: Como’s Restaurant.
M1: Hello, I’d like to book a table for four on Saturday night. Around eight
thirty if possible.
W1: Let me just have a look. This Saturday?
M1: Yes.
W1: Saturday the fifteenth. Sorry, we’re completely full on Saturday. There’s
nothing at all.
M1: Ah, what about Sunday?
W1: Sunday, Sunday. Um … the best I can do is a table at nine o’clock.
M1: Nine o’clock? You haven’t got anything earlier?
W1: Nothing at all, I’m afraid.
M1: OK, let’s go ahead. Nine o’clock.
W1: Can I take your name, please?
M1: The table is for Jack Hopper.
W1: Jack … hang on … can you repeat that, please? Did you say Jack
Hopper?
M1: Yes. H-o-double p-e-r.
W1: OK, that’s all booked. Table for four, nine o’clock, Sunday.

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M1: Great. Thank you.

W1: Thank you.
Conversation 2
W2: RSA Theatre. Jenny speaking. How can I help you?
M2: Hello, I was wondering if you could help me. I’ve booked tickets for the
show on the tenth of June, but I’d like to change the date.
W2: OK, one moment. Can I just check? What’s the name, please?
M2: The tickets are booked in the name of James King.
W2: Sorry, I didn’t catch that. Did you say King?
M2: James King.
W2: OK, yes. Two tickets for June the tenth. What date would you like to
change to?
M2: What dates do you still have seats for?
W2: There’s nothing on the twelfth or thirteenth. There are two seats for the
eleventh, but they’re separate. We have …
M2: Sorry, can you slow down, please? Two seats for?
W2: Sorry, two seats for the eleventh, but they aren’t together. We can do
you two seats together on the fourteenth of June.
M2: Fourteenth of June. That’s fine.
W2: OK. I’ll just go ahead and book that.
Conversation 3
W3: Hello?
W4: Hello, it’s Mary here. Hello? Can you hear me OK? It’s Mary here.
W3: Oh hi, Mary. How are you?
W4: Very well, thanks. And you?
W3: Yeah, fine.
W4: Are you doing anything on Saturday? Because a few of us are going out
for dinner.
W3: Sorry, Mary, can you speak up, please? I’m at the station and I can’t
hear a thing.
W4: D’you want to go for dinner on Saturday?
W3: Oh, that sounds nice.

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W4: There’s going to be a few of us, Mohammed and Clare, and Robin.
W3: That sounds like fun.
W4: Are you free?
W3: I think so.
W4: Alright. Eight-thirty, Saturday. Pauly’s.
W3: OK. Pauly’s on Saturday at eight-thirty.
W4: That’s right. Great. See you soon.
W3: OK. Thanks for calling.
Conversation 4
M3: Withertons. Who’s calling?
W5: Hello, this is Kim. Kim Brower. Can I speak to Alexandra Sanders,
please?
M3: I’m afraid she’s not here at the moment.
W5: Ah, do you know when she’ll be back? I’ve tried her phone three or four
times and left messages, but she hasn’t called back.
M3: She’s visiting a customer. She should be back this evening. Can I take a
message?
W5: It’s about dinner tonight. I’ve had to cancel because of work.
M3: OK. I’ll ask her to call you back.
W5: Thanks.
M3: Does she have your number?
W5: It’s 01823 2766.
M3: Can you repeat that, please?
W5: 01823 2766.

UNIT 3 Recording 5
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Can you slow down, please?
2
Can you hear me OK?
3
Can you speak up, please?

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4
Can you repeat that, please?

UNIT 3 Recording 6
W1 = 1st woman W2 = 2nd woman W3 = 3rd woman
W4 = 4th woman
Conversation 1
W1: My phone number is 765 9876 2135. OK?
Conversation 2
W2: My full address is the one I gave you last week, the New York address.
Conversation 3
W3: My phone number is 245 9888.
Conversation 4
W4: I’ll be taking the 6.45 from Houston and changing at Miami, and I’ll
arrive at about 2.00.

UNIT 3 Recording 7
W1 = 1st woman M1 = 1st man W2 = 2nd woman M2 = 2nd man
W3 = 3rd woman M3 = 3rd man W4 = 4th woman M4 = 4th man
Conversation 1
W1: My phone number is 765 9876 2135. OK?
M2: Sorry, can you slow down, please?
Conversation 2
W2: My full address is the one I gave you last week, the New York address.
M2: Sorry, can you speak up, please?
Conversation 3
W3: My phone number is 245 9888.
M3: Can you repeat that, please?
Conversation 4
W4: I’ll be taking the 6.45 from Houston and changing at Miami, and I’ll
arrive at about 2.00.
M4: Can I just check? Did you say 2.00?

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UNIT 3 Recording 8
OK. I’m going to tell you about how to go local in Pisa, Italy. I’m going to take
you on a tour that only the locals would know about. First of all, we’re starting
the day with a coffee and a fresh pastry from a little bar near the Vettovaglie
market. I love this place because it’s where all the locals who are selling on
the market go to have their coffee. And the coffee is delicious. We’re going to
spend the morning walking through the market and the old part of the city
near the university. Afterwards, for lunch, we’re going to one of the best
restaurants I know. It’s called Le Bandierine and they specialise in home-
made spaghetti and seafood, and we’re going to have a fantastic meal there.
In the afternoon, we’re planning to go a little outside Pisa to San Rossore
park. It’s a beautiful place to walk, but they also have horse races there, so
we can have some fun watching the horses. In the evening, we’re going back
towards the Leaning Tower for an early evening drink to look at the Piazza dei
Miracoli as the sun goes down, when all the tourists have gone home. We’ll
finish the evening with a wonderful pizza from a restaurant on the other side
of the city. I’m sure you’ll love it. It’s going to be a day to remember.

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