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Jason: Vicky, are you going to Helen's fancy dress party
on Saturday? You have to come, if only to see
my out.fit. I'm going as a gorilla rugby player!
Vicky: That'll be hilarious, Jason! I wasn't sure if
I was going to come, but I think you've helped
me make up my mind. But I don't know what
to wear. I was thinking maybe a princess,
but that seems a bit boring.
Jason: No, that sounds great. If you came as a
princess, you would wear loads ofjewellery
and a huge crown, right?
Vicky: Hmm, I'm not keen on that idea, really.
Where would I get all those things? I don't
want to spend a thousand pounds on an out.fit.
Jason: That's a good point. Well, what about
a celebrity? Maybe you could come as Lady
Gaga. That should be easy to do, shouldn't it?
Just copy one of her looks.
Vicky: No, I can't do that. Lisa's already going as
Gaga. Besides, I think I'm way too tall to be
her. She'd only come up to my chin if she were
standing in front of me!
Jason: What about a mermaid? You know, dress
up like a fish! I think you'd look really good
in that kind of out.fit, and it can't be that
expensive, can it?
Vicky: That sounds interesting, but how would I get
round the party without falling over? It would
be quite difficult to walk!
Jason: Hmm, maybe you could wear a long green
skirt and ask your mum to sew a fish tail
on the bottom.
Vicky: How creative! I've also got a funky green
blouse and I can put some fake seashells all
over it. I think we're getting somewhere with
this idea! Of course, I've got an exam in three
days, so I can't spend all my time making
a mermaid costume.
Jason: Hopefully it won't take too long to make.
The party's this weekend and today's Monday.
That's plenty of time, don't you think?
Vicky: Well, my exam's in maths, which I'm terrible
at. I think I'll have to wait until it's over before
I can do this costume. But at least I've got
the idea.
Jason: Well, good luck in your exam, and with
the costume!
Vicky: Thanks. See you at the party, Jason!
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Presenter: Hi everyone and welcome to our
programme, Awesome Job! Today we have
John Stone with us to talk about his work
in ecotourism. John, welcome to the show.
Speaker: Thanks for having me.
Presenter: Tell us some things about your job and what
your company does.
Speaker: I work as a tour guide for a company called
Go Green Tourism. We specialise in tours
to unique habitats with rich biodiversity.
We organise very small tours, for maybe
20 people or less, so that the environment
remains protected, and our destinations are
mainly tropical regions in South America
and most recently South-East Asia. We
travel to our destination and stay at a local
village near the habitat, which is where
we eat and sleep. Then we go on a guided
walking tour of a rainforest and we educate
our travelling companions about the
different flora and fauna of the area.
Presenter: So you have to be well-trained in plant and
animal sciences to give one of these tours, yes?
Speaker: That's right. Typically the tour guides have
a degree in biology or botany, or a master's
in forest conservation, something like that.
My specific educational background is in
zoo management, but I saw an advert for
this job and decided I wanted to give it a
try. I've learned a great deal more about
the natural environment through this work,
which I'm happy about.
Presenter: Is ecotourism safe for the environment,
in your opinion?
Speaker: We do our very best to ensure that any place
we visit is left virtually untouched. Our
'ecotravellers' must attend a seminar before
we embark on our journey in order to learn
the dos and don'ts of the trip. People who
sign up for these tours are quite conscious
of the environment to begin with.
Presenter: Does your company participate in
environment protection programmes?
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Speaker: I'm glad you asked that, because yes, we
do. Part of our profits go to awareness
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Many high school students take a gap year before
entering university. This is a year in which they usually
travel abroad and see the world to broaden their
horizons. However, some people believe it's better for
them to go straight to university.
In my opinion, I think this is a perfect opportunity
for a young person to learn new things about life.
Our educational system teaches students many
useful subjects, but some things are only learnt by the
experiences you face in life, such as doing things on
your own and finding your way around a new place.
Also, the cultural experience of visiting somewhere
different from your home country is very valuable. You
can learn phrases from a foreign language and try out
new customs and traditions.
Some people believe you should start university
directly after.finishing school. I imagine this is because
the sooner you start university, the faster you'll .finish
and be able to find a job. Also, there may be a fear that
your gap year will turn into two, or that you will never
attend university.
While those are important things to consider, I don't
agree with this view. The lessons you learn on a gap
year can prepare you for life in a way that university
cannot. Also, with some discipline, you should be able
to do a gap year, then go to university.
In conclusion, a gap year can provide young people
with unique experiences, which they will remember
and appreciate for life.
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Task 2 Sample answer:
When does the course begin? I Can you tell me when
the course begins?
Where is the accommodation located?
Will I be sharing my flat with another person, or will
I be living alone?
What sort of meals will you be providing as part
of the room and board?
Are there any city activities that you organise
for students?
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Task 3 Sample answer:
I've chosen photo number two. I took this photo when
I was travelling through the English countryside last
summer. It's lovely, isn't it? It was a really warm sunny
day, and we were driving through lots of little villages
on the way to Oxford. The couple in the photo live in
the cottage in the picture. I don't know their names, but
I did talk to them for a few minutes. I asked them if
I could take a photo and they said that was fine. They
seemed to be very nice people. They're taking care of
their garden in the picture. They're very proud of their
garden - and I don't blame them! They told me that they
spends more than twenty hours a week gardening. I took
the photo because it's a lovely scene with a beautiful
English house and it shows people who really care about
their environment. They love nature and they love things
looking beautiful and so do I. I suppose I decided to show
this picture to you because it shows something different
from the city life that we're used to. England has lots of
busy cities like London and Manchester, but one of the
great things about the UK is the countryside and village
life, and we sometimes forget that.
Task 4 Sample answer:
In the left picture I can see a woman working in an
office. She's dressed professionally and sitting at her
desk in front of her computer. She seems to be quietly
working on something, maybe a report for her boss or
some kind ofpresentation for a project. In the right-
hand picture I can see a man working on a construction
site, and it looks as if he's building a house, or maybe
he's constructing an office building. He's wearing a
construction uniform with a safety hat and he's got a tool
in his hand. The pictures are similar because they show
two people who are in a certain type of work situation,
and both people in the pictures are adults. The pictures
are different in a number of ways. The obvious difference
is that the person on the left is a woman and the one
on the right is a man. The woman is working indoors,
and is sitting still. She's mainly using her mind to do her
work. The man is working outdoors and he's using his
hands and arms to do his work. He has to think about
what he's doing, obviously, but it's simpler task mentally.
Also, the type of work in the left picture is probably safer
and less physically intense to do than in the right picture.
I prefer the job in the left picture to the job on the right.
I prefer using mental activity to do my work rather than
doing something more physical, such as construction.
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Speaker F: I'm lucky that I have all of my lectures in the
afternoon. It means I've got the mornings to do my studying
and my chores. But sometimes its a bit difficult to get from
one class to another. My last two Friday lectures are at
opposite ends of the university. I've only got 10 minutes to
get from one to the other, so you'll see me running down the
street on occasion! I'm often late, but I can't help it!
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George: Amy, whats the matter? You look very upset.
Is everything OK?
Amy: Hi, George. No, everythings not OK. I've just
had a horrible argument with my brother.
I should be studying right now, but I decided
I'd go for a walk and let off some steam.
George: Oh, dear! What happened? Do you want to
talk about it?
Amy: Well, I was trying to do my maths homework
when Jeff decided it was time to play some
really loud music. I went to his room to tell
him to turn it down, and he ignored me when
I knocked on his door.
George: Oh, how rude! What did you do?
Amy: I banged on the door again, really loudly this
time. I thought I was going to punch a hole
in the door! He finally answered, so I calmly
requested for him to lower the volume.
George: And did he?
Amy: Yes, he did. Very nice of him, wasn't it? So,
I went back to my bedroom, but two minutes
later, the volume returned. Its so unfair, he
always does things like this when Mum and
Dad aren't home, and he does it to annoy me.
George: Are your parents out a lot? My parents hardly
ever leave home it seems.
Amy: My dad works late, so we don't see him until
supper. Usually when I get home from school,
my mums home, but occasionally shes out late
too. Really, my brother and I don't fight that
often, but it tends to happen when he knows
he can get away with it.
George: Do you tell your parents about it when he does
things like that?
Amy: Every single time! They warn him not to do it
anymore, but he doesn't really get punished.
Usually he's just told to be nice to me, and he
says he's sorry, but I know he doesn't mean it!
George: My sister and I fight over the bathroom. Well,
it's because she spends so much time in there
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getting ready every morning, or when she wants
to go out. I end up having to use my parents'
bathroom sometimes. I wish I had my own!
Amy: It sounds like we've both got difficult siblings!
Well, I'm going to continue my walk.
Thanks for listening to my complaints!
George: Good luck with your brother!
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Presenter: Hi everyone and welcome to our programme,
Healthy Living. With us today is Rhonda
McShane, a nutritionist and healthy living
adviser. Rhonda, thanks for joining us.
Speaker: I'm happy to be here.
Presenter: To begin with, I'd like to talk about the
dieting phenomenon known as a raw food
diet, which you follow yourself. Can you tell
me about that?
Speaker: Certainly. A raw food diet is fairly self-
explanatory; basically, you don't cook
anything you eat. This of course means there
are certain things you really can't eat, such
as chicken. But the main idea is that no
food is heated above 40 degrees Celsius.
Presenter: I see. And how long have you been following
this diet?
Speaker: I started a couple ofyears ago, and
I really enjoy it now, although it was quite
challenging in the beginning. I was so used
to cooking my food, you know, normal things
like sauteing veggies in oil, baking casseroles
in the oven, and boiling rice and pasta. You
can't do any of those things on a raw food
diet. Its quite a lifestyle adjustment.
Presenter: I'm sure its not just eating raw fruit and
vegetables, is it?
Speaker: No, its not. Actually, I'm not a vegetarian,
as I do eat sushi. I also consume dairy
products such as milk and eggs, and I eat
grains, some beans, nuts and seeds. Now,
I know what you're thinking - raw beans,
aren't they poisonous? Well, yes, the actual
bean often is, but we do a process called
'sprouting', where we soak the beans and let
them start to grow. The new growth is safe
and nutritious to eat.
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There are many benefits to playing both team and
individual sports. Apart from getting some exercise
and improving your physical abilities, you can learn
about your strengths and weakness and feel great
about your accomplishments on the track or field.
However, some people believe that team sports help
develop a person's character better.
In my opinion, individual sports develop a stronger
character than team sports do. I believe that an
individual sport gives you the opportunity to perform
according to your own schedule and particular skills
set. It also teaches you to motivate and challenge
yourself. For example, if you're practising for a race,
you can time yourself and then you can try to beat
your own running time.
Others believe that team sports are more beneficial
because they teach you how to cooperate with other
people, and how to work for common goals. They also
teach you leadership, if you happen to be the captain,
or how to follow another person's instructions. These
are valuable lessons that can help build character.
I think for some people, though, this type of
sport doesn't work very well. Some people are too
independent to perform this way. That doesn't mean
that they can't develop a strong character. You can
learn lessons about determination, pushing yourself
and developing skill and talent from individual sports.
In conclusion, I believe that team sports aren't always
best for helping a person develop a strong character.
Individual sports can do so as well. I think people have
to find a sport they enjoy and excel at doing that.
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Task 2 Sample answer:
How much does it cost? I Can you tell me how much
it costs?
What are the best features of this bicycle?
Is it easy to use?
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When would it be possible to collect the bicycle?
Do you provide a guarantee for the bicycle in case I have
a problem with it later?
Test 2
Task 3 Sample answer:
I've chosen photo number 1. I took this photo four years
ago, when wea just moved into our new house. The
picture's of my mother and, as you can see, she's planting
a small tree. We've got a big garden and there weren't
many trees or plants in it, so my parents decided to do
quite a bit ofplanting. We spent the whole weekend
working in the garden, and it looked completely different
when wea finished. Much better! I took the photo to
remind myself what we did that weekend, and how small
the trees were when they were planted. My mum hasn't
changed much in four years, but that tree is now much,
much bigge1: It's taller than me! So, I suppose I chose to
show that photo to you because it says something about
how some things change and some things stay the same,
and also because it shows that people can help create
a good natural environment - in this particular case,
my garden.
Task 4 Sample answer:
These two photos show people eating different types
of meals. In the first photo, we can see a family sitting
at a dinner table having a nice home-cooked meal. In the
second photo, we can see two people sitting in their living
room eating fast food. The things that the two pictures
have in common are that they show scenes ofpeople
having a meal. It also seems as if both groups ofpeople
are having dinner. The pictures are different because one
photo shows a more formal way of eating, with people
seated at a dinner table, with plates, forks, knives and
spoons and proper glassware. The second photo is more
casual, with people eating out ofpaper bags, using their
hands to eat and sitting on the sofa. In my opinion,
the meal in the first photo is a much more pleasant
experience than the one in the second, and I believe this
for two reasons. One reason is that the meal in the first
photo looks much healthier. I think it was probably
prepared in the home with fresh ingredients. Also, it's
more pleasant to eat in a dining room than the living
room because the dining experience is more comfortable
and there's less chance of spilling food on the furniture
or the floor.
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Macy: Hey Ryan, what did you think of our class
lesson about recycling?
Ryan: It was very informative. We do recycling
at home, but we don't do all the things Mr
Singh mentioned, such as rinsing bottles and
containers out before you put them in the
recycling, or keeping bins for recycling in other
parts of the house. Do you, Macy?
Macy: We only have one recycling bin in the house,
in the kitchen. We've got small rubbish bins in
other rooms, such as the living room and our
bedrooms. I put lots of things in the rubbish bin
in my bedroom that could be recycled though.
Ryan: Our house is similar. We've got one recycling
bin in the kitchen that we mainly use, although
my dad's got a bin in his office that he puts his
papers into. Funny though, he rarely empties it!
Macy: The rubbish bin in my bedroom is full of mostly
recyclable things, so I felt a bit bad about that.
I took all of it to the kitchen straight away.
Ryan: That's good ofyou.
Macy: I've decided that from now on I'm only going
to put recyclable materials in the bin in my
bedroom , just old homework papers I don't
need or cardboard packaging. No more
banana skins!
Ryan: We're not allowed to eat in our bedrooms.
Mum hates the mess we leave.
Macy:
I guess I've just been too lazy to take things
into the kitchen. That's going to change now!
Ryan: I didn't realise how rinsing things helped.
I didn't know they have to rinse things out at
the recycling plant before they can recycle it.
We'll save them time if we do it, which makes
their job easier.
Macy: Yes, that's a good idea. The only problem is
we have to use our water to do it. Some things
take a lot of rinsing. But really, it does make
the recycling bin cleaner.
Ryan: I know what you mean. We empty ours when it
gets full, but sometimes it takes a while for that
to happen. It's large, and we don't empty it as
often as the rubbish bin. So it's better hygiene if
those jars and plastic containers are well rinsed.
Macy: Exactly. Well, these are good changes to make
round the house.
Ryan: I agree. They're useful and easy to do, too! See
you later, Macy!
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Presenter: Hi everyone and welcome to our programme,
Youth Talk. Today our guest is careers
advisor Martin Shaw, who's going to discuss
how he helps students find a career and a job.
Thanks for joining us, Mr Shaw.
Speaker: I'm glad to be here. Please, call me Martin.
Presenter: Tell us what you do in your job, Martin.
Speaker: Well, I work for a university in their
careers advice office. I meet with university
students on a daily basis. Students make
an appointment with me, which is free
of charge and included in their student
services package. I see about ten to twelve
students a day, and we meet for around
twenty minutes to half an hour.
Presenter: How do you help them find a career?
Speaker: For starters, I administer a questionnaire
which determines their aptitudes. It asks
them what skills they think they have, and
it also asks them about their likes and
dislikes, how well they get on with others,
whether they like to work independently,
and whether they're self-motivated, highly
organised, or very creative. They answer the
questionnaire and I assess it at a later date.
Presenter: How do you assess the information they
present to you?
Speaker: First I look at what subjects they've put down
that seem to interest them the most. Keep in
mind that sometimes they don't know exactly
what those are, so they might put down a
wide range. Then, I take a look at their skills.
If, for example, they're interested in the arts,
are highly creative and communicative, and
like working with people, I might suggest a
career in advertising.
Presenter: So you meet with students more than once,
yes?
Speaker: Oh definitely. Firstly, I have to give them
the results of their questionnaire, but really,
I meet with them as often as they like.
The goal is to get them on the right track.
Sometimes a student comes back to me
because they have second thoughts about
their preferences, meaning they've realised
they'd rather work alone than with other
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Sample answer:
These days, people use technology to do many things.
They use computers at work, mobile phones for
communication, and television to watch programmes.
These devices are useful, but have people become too
dependent on them?
In my opinion, people spend too much time using these
devices, and in fact, they use them more than they use
their minds. For example, people often use a calculator
just to do simple maths, but it's something they could
do in their head. Another example is the Internet.
People spend so much time on it, their social life begins
to suffer. They have substituted Facebook for a real
social life.
On the other hand, I would agree that some things can
only be done with a device. Most of the work carried
out in offices is done by computers. If we returned
to the old ways of doing things, business would slow
down. Also, mobile phones make it much easier to
keep in touch with other people, especially when we're
away from home.
Despite those advantages, I believe people have become
too dependent on technology. Their minds have become
weaker as a result, and without technology, they will
find things harder. There are also physical concerns
with using technology too much, such as having pains
in your wrist or putting strain on your eyes.
In conclusion, while I think technology is useful, people
have to be careful that they don't use it too much. They
will begin to forget that there are some things they can
and should do themselves.
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Task 2 Sample answer:
Where is the bistro located I Can you tell me where
the bistro is located?
What are your opening hours?
Do you accept reservations?
Can you also tell me what type offish comes with the fish
dinner?
What desserts do you offer?
Task 3 Sample answer:
I have chosen photo number three. I took this photo
when I was on holiday last summer. It is of a park in the
town I was visiting. It shows a large outdoor festival with
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musicians and people selling arts and crafts. You can
see quite a lot of spectators in the photo, and they're all
watching a band play on a huge stage. The band was
very loud, but their music was great! It was a really
perfect day to be outside, as it was sunny and the
temperature was nice. It was a fantastic idea for the
town to hold a festival, as it was a good opportunity
for tourists like me to meet people who live in the town.
I met a lot of very friendly people there. I took this photo
because I had a great time at the event and I wanted
something to remember it by. I'm showing it to you
because I want you to see what the event was like, and
the kinds of things that went on that day. I think every
town should have some kind offestival like this at least
once a year, if not more often!
Task 4 Sample answer:
These photos show animals in different situations. In the
first photo, I can see a deer in a field, and it seems to be
eating things on the ground. In the second photo I can
see a lion in a zoo which is relaxing under the trees that
have been placed in its enclosure. What the photos have
in common is that they both show animals behaving
in a natural way. Both of these types of animals are
mammals, and both like to live amongst types of trees.
The photos are different in a couple of ways. Firstly, deer
are not as dangerous as lions are. They usually eat things
like leaves and grass, and they don't attack other animals
or people. The lions, on the other hand, are meat eaters
and kill other animals for food. They can kill people if
they come across them in the wild. Secondly, the deer is
in the wild, able to enjoy its habitat with the freedom to
roam around as it wishes. As for the lion, it is being kept
in a zoo and it doesn't have the opportunity to be free
and live as nature meant it to live. I prefer the situation
with the deer, because I believe animals should be
allowed to exist in their natural habitat.
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.Uargie: Hey Gareth, you look a bit tired. Is everything
OK?
Gareth: I didn't sleep well last night because of the
storm. It was so windy and there's an old tree
near my bedroom. The wind was causing the
tree branches to bang against the window.
Margie: Oh, that's terrible. I heard the storm before I fell
asleep, but I was able to block out he noise. And
once I'm asleep, it's hard to wake me up.
Gareth: I had so much trouble falling asleep.
Eventually I did, around 1 am. Then I woke
up again in the middle of the night. It was
awful! The branches were still banging on the
window. My dad said he would get someone
to cut those branches off Our neighbour could
probably do it. Anyway, I guess I'll sleep well
tonight!
Margie: Yeah, take it easy today. I hope you don't have
a lot to do.
Gareth: I've got football practice after school. I hope
I don't collapse on the field! Maybe it'll make
me feel better to run and get some exercise.
But really, I'd rather just go back to bed!
Margie: Why don't you have a coke? Maybe the
caffeine will help you wake up. I would suggest
coffee, but I hate the taste of it.
Gareth: Actually I've had a coke already for that
reason. It helped a little bit, but not as much
as I'd hoped. I don't drink too many of those
because they contain a lot of sugar. I'm with
you about the coffee. I don't like it either.
Margie: I hope you're able to get through your classes
today. I know if I'm very tired, it's hard to pay
attention to lessons. That's especially true in
maths. It takes all your brain power to learn
numbers.
Gareth: I'm pretty good with maths. Actually I enjoy
it quite a bit. That might help keep me alert.
I'm not a huge fan of English lit. It's not that
I don't like the subject, but the lessons are
sometimes a bit long-winded, and I get bored.
Margie: I know what you mean. Mr Davis seems very
passionate about the subject, though.
Gareth: Oh yes, Mr Davis is a great guy, I just wish
the classes were a little more interactive.
Margie: I hope you make it through the day OK.
Gareth: Thanks, Margie. See you later!
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Presenter: Hi and welcome to our programme, Time
for Fun. With us today is Lori French, who
works at a zorbing park just outside town.
Thanks for joining us, Lori.
Speaker: Thanks for having me!
Presenter: Explain to our listeners what zorbing is.
Speaker: Well, zorbing involves riding inside a
gigantic ball. In fact, it's almost as wide as a
car. It's made of a flexible plastic material,
and there's an inside compartment where a
person or two people sit, which is attached
to the outer ball. Between the inside and the
outside is empty space. This allows the ball
to roll or bounce safely over the ground.
Presenter: So it's a big ball inside an even bigger one,
is it?
Speaker: That's right. Once you're inside the ball, you
roll down a hill - not a steep one, of course.
And because it's soft and bouncy inside the
ball, you don't get hurt. At our zorbing park,
we have a hill with a slight incline, with
wooden railings on the left and right sides
of the zorbing path to keep the ball on track.
The ball rolls slowly down the hill at first. It
picks up speed as it rolls, but it's only a few
metres to the bottom, so it never goes too fast.
Presenter: That sounds like a lot offun. I take it you've
tried it yourself, have you?
Speaker: Oh, yes. All the personnel at the park have
to try it at least once as part of our training.
It's quite addictive, so once is never enough!
It's like a roller coaster ride, you know. It's
a lot offun, but you have to like those sorts
of things. It's not for those with a weak
stomach! We inform people what it's like
before they try it. We don't want anyone
getting sick.
Presenter: I love roller coaster rides, so I imagine
I would like this.
Speaker: Oh, you should give it a try! Our zorb balls
have got seats fitted inside with straps that
keep you steady in the ball. A typical zorb
run lasts about a minute, so it spins you
round about a dozen times. And with our
specially designed path, you needn't worry
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n- )'OU visit a supermarket, there is always
~tion ofsoft drinks. These drinks are
because they're full of sugar, which makes
taste great. It's become a problem for some
-;;:e.. • lzo have gained weight from drinking them.
si:tr.Jd governments limit the size of the containers
drinks are sold in?
opinion, governments shouldn't be involved
sith limiting the sizes of the beverages we consume.
} should have the right to choose what we want to
c!:rink and how much of it we want to consume. It's
-_freedom of choice that everyone should be able to
pw:tise.
f rhink some people believe that governments should
have a hand in our health choices. They believe that
people can't make proper choices for themselves,
so someone else has to make choices for them.
This attitude assumes that people can't be responsible
with what they consume.
I believe the problem with governments trying to limit
our choices is that besides taking freedoms away, it
probably wouldn't work anyway. What's to stop people
buying two or more drinks at once? It would be better
ifgovernments promoted healthy dietary habits, rather
than trying to stop people from consuming too much
of something.
In conclusion, I believe that people should be allowed
to buy whatever size of sugary drinks they want. It's up
to them to be responsible for themselves, and the role
ofgovernments should be to positively influence our
consumption habits, not restrict them.
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Task 2 Sample answer:
How much does the chair cost?
How old is it?
What sort of condition is it in?
Where are you located, so I can come and look at it?
Will you be able to deliver it, or will I need to collect it?
Task 3 Sample answer:
I've chosen photo number 3. I took this photo when
I was at home one evening some years ago. The photo
is of our family dog, Wilbur. As you can see, he's quite
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large and he's got light fur. He's also got funny white
paws. He's lying down on the sofa in the photo, relaxing
as usual. I think he'd just come back from a long walk
with my dad, so he was quite tired. When he was a
puppy he used to be quite energetic, but he's calmer
now that he's older. We've had him for eight years now,
and I can hardly remember life without him! I took this
photo because I love taking photos of Wilbur. I've taken
hundreds ofphotos of him over the years. Wilbur is
a great friend to me and everyone else in my family.
He's fun to play with and he comforts me whenever
I'm feeling sad. I'm showing the photo to you because
I think Wilbur is a lovely dog and I thought you might
like to see what he looks like.
Task 4 Sample answer:
These two pictures show learning situations. In the first
picture, there's a male teacher or professor standing in
front of a board. You can see musical notation on the
board, so maybe he's giving a lecture or class on music.
We can see the backs of heads ofsome students who
are listening to him. They look like they might be young
adults. In the second picture, I can see a female tutor or
teacher with a single student, who's quite young - maybe
12 or 13 years old. They're sitting at a table in a room
by themselves, and I imagine the student is probably
receiving a private lesson. The pictures are similar in
that they both show learning situations, and the people
in these photos look as if they're interested in the lessons.
The pictures are different because in one picture there's a
group of students and in the other picture, it's a one-to-
one situation. Both situations have benefits. The tutoring
situation is probably a very useful learning situation
for this student because he's getting specialised help on
a specific subject and can ask and get answers for many
questions. I would say that I prefer the lecture hall or
class situation, however, because you can have a group
discussion with your peers, while the lecturer or teacher
can step in and clarify things. It's a more lively learning
environment.
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:res a mess left to deal with. A forest regenerates
w time, but there are organisations that can give it a
boost. They gather seeds and plant them in individual
~Llliners. When the trees are big enough, they plant
:. :em in the forest, giving it a chance to regenerate faster.
Speaker F: On a recent camping trip, my friend spotted
.;: raccoon while we were sitting by the camp.fire.
fr quickly ran away when we noticed it, and my friend
left the fire to see where it went. She found its whole
fam ily in a tree! But I remember her saying, 'One day,
;heir home could be gone.' She was right. Many trees are
cut down just to end up as someone's desk. I hope that
never happens to that tree.
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Jessica: Well, look who's back from Paris! How was
your trip, Rob?
Rob: Hey Jessica, it was really fantastic. I totally
loved it. It was a bit tiring, walking round so
much, but it was worth it. We de.finitely had
some adventures.
Jessica: I imagine you did! I wanted to go with you but
it was very bad timing, what with my family
moving house. That was a really big job, you
know.
Rob: Right. Well, hopefully you're all settled in.
Jessica: There are still lots of things to do, unpacking
boxes, hanging pictures on the wall, that sort
of stuff And I'm not quite used to the new
house yet. I'm sure I'll get used to it in time.
So, tell me more about your trip.
Well, the first day we did the typical tourist
Rob:
things. We walked down the Champs-Elysees,
which was remarkable. Then we walked to the
Eiffel Tower. The goal was the go to the top,
but not in the way we actually did it!
Jessica: Oh, how so?
Rob: The queue for the lift was about two
hours long. But the one for the stairs was
non-existent! So we decided to climb!
Jessica: Oh, wow. That's interesting. Good exercise!
How long did it take you?
Rob: It took us about forty-five minutes. The view
was really spectacular. You can't take the stairs
all the way to the top, though. At some point
you have to catch the lift. So we had to wait in
the queue for that, although not for very long.
Jessica: Sounds as ifyou had a great time at the tower.
What else did you do?
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Rob: The next day we visited the Louvre. Like
I said, we did all the touristy stuff Although
I have to say, I didn't feel like a tourist there.
It was a very cultural experience. We saw
the Mona Lisa and loads of other paintings
and statues. The museum is huge as well.
That was an all-day event!
Jessica: Oh, I'm so jealous! I'm going to have to beg my
parents to take me. It's all their fault, deciding
to move house when my classmates take a trip
to Paris!
Rob: Ha! Yeah, that's a good excuse to get them to
take you there. Good luck with that!
Jessica: I've got to run, but let's talk more later, OK?
Rob: Deal. See you later, Jessica.
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Presenter: Hi folks and welcome to the show, Easy
Living. With us today is Lisa Jones. She's
here to talk about her job as a personal
shopper. Thanks for joining the programme,
Lisa.
Speaker: I'm happy to be here.
Presenter: So tell us what you do as a personal
shopper.
Speaker: A personal shopper does a number of
things. We're stylists, so we help people find
the right clothes for their lifestyle. We also
advise on what type of clothes to buy, which
is based on body type as well as personal
style, and we advise on how to take care
of clothes - whether a type of clothing will
shrink in the wash or if it must be dry-
cleaned. We have to know everything you
could possibly know about clothes.
Presenter: Interesting. To be honest, I always thought
personal shoppers were just assistants to
the rich and famous. That's not really true
anymore, is it?
Speaker: No, it's not. There are personal shoppers
who work for just one client. And they do a
number of things, such as choose furniture
and buy birthday gifts for their clients' loved
ones, things like that. I actually work for
a department store, so I meet with several
clients on a daily basis.
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a number of things around the house on a daily
One is I have to make sure my room is tidy.
·ier is I have to help clear the kitchen table. My
usually decides what we do around the house,
-zy dad supports whatever decision she makes
case we complain! My least favourite chore is doing
:e dishes. I sometimes break them, then Mum gets
avss with me!
Y..:.zt's great that you've started guitar lessons.
How often do you have lessons? What made you
interested in the guitar? What songs can you play,
ifany?
;hat's all for now. Good luck with cleaning the garage!
r·:rite back soon!
Bye,
Sergei
~ Sample answer:
More and more people are working from home
rather than in an office. It's become easier to work at
home because your work can be done on a computer
and emailed into the office. But is this good for
productivity?
In my opinion, someone working from home can be
just as productive as someone who works in an office.
For example, ifyou have to finish a project by a certain
date, then you know it has to be done and you'll do
whatever it takes to finish it, but you are more relaxed
and you avoid wasting time travelling.
Some people believe that those who work from home
are not really working a lot of the time. They think
they're spending time hanging out in cafes or shopping.
They also think there are too many distractions
at home, like children or pets, to allow you to do
much work.
I don't believe this is true because many people work
from home and still carry out their roles successfully.
If they didn't finish their work, wouldn't they be fired?
That's proof that you can be productive at home. Also,
I think there are many distractions in an office, too,
such as people visiting you at your desk, your phone
ringing, emails arriving, and so forth.
In conclusion, I think there are advantages and
disadvantages wherever you work, but overall you
can be just as productive at home as you would be
in an office.
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Task 1 ~ 21 Audioscript 21 - Student's Book p74
Task 2 Sample answer:
How much is the cost of the membership
and of the training session with the discount?
How long is the training session for?
What are your opening hours ?
Do you have multiple centres in and around town?
What facilities do you have on offer in your gym?
Task 3 Sample answer:
I've chosen photo number 3. I took this photo while I was
walking round a town I was visiting on holiday. The photo
is of the town's public library. There's a beautiful and
rather strange-looking fountain in front of the building,
and over to the left, in the background, you can see that
there's a cafe where people can meet and chat, or just read.
I really like books and reading, so I was pleased to see that
the library was so popular, particularly with young people.
I suppose that's why I took the photo - to remind myself
that in the modern world with digital downloads, some
people still like actual books and libraries. I'm showing
this photo to you because it's one of the best photos I took
while I was on holiday. The fountain looks amazing
in the photo, and I love the fact that the building is a
library. I think all towns should have libraries like this,
as it's important for people to be able to read books free
of charge in attractive, modern facilities.
Task 4 Sample answer:
These two photos show different types of living rooms.
In the first picture, we can see a living room that is full
of someone's personal belongings. It looks very warm,
cosy and well-loved. In the second picture, there's a very
modern style of living room that looks clean, tidy and
quite formal. The room looks quite empty because we
can't see any personal belongings at all. The things the
pictures have in common is that they show the same type
of room in a house, which is the room that people hang
out in, either to watch TV or to relax and read a book,
for example. The differences involve how the rooms are
decorated and furnished, and what kind of owner takes
care of them. The owner of the first living room obviously
felt the need to fill it with lots of things that they care
about and want to have around them. The owner of the
second living room likes things to be very well ordered,
and has chosen a clean and modern style. I prefer the
second living room because I don't like a lot of clutter
in the house and I really love the modern and stylish
appearance of this room.
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Joanna: Peter, I'm quite stressed out about the maths
exam this Friday. I'm afraid I'm going to do
very badly in it, and I don't know what to do.
Peter: Oh, no! That sounds worrying. Why are you
so stressed about it? Is maths not your strong
point, Joanna?
Joanna: Actually I'm pretty good at it, it's just been
a hectic week. I've had basketball practice
the last two evenings, because we have a
tournament coming up soon.
Peter: Oh, that's right. I was planning on going to
watch that actually. Well, have you studied for
the exam yet?
Joanna: No, that's the problem! It's in two days and
I've got more basketball practice tonight. I was
planning on studying really hard tomorrow
night.
Peter: Hmm, I suppose that's better than nothing, but
you really should look over the material tonight.
It's not a good idea to leave it all until the last
night. But I'm sure you know that already.
Joanna: Yes, I totally agree. I just don't know how to fit it
in. Maybe I'll have a look at dinner time, if I'm
not too tired. That's another thing; after a long
day at school and then basketball practice, I'm
too tired by the time I've got a moment to study.
Well, you said you're good at maths, right? You
Peter:
probably won't fail the exam. I'm sure you've
been paying attention in class, haven't you?
Joanna: Oh yes, I follow the lessons without problems.
I'm not at all concerned about failing. I want
to get an A! When I said I would do badly in
it, I meant that I might only get a B. You know
how I am. I'm a bit ambitious.
Peter: Well then, you need to make time to study!
I'm taking a maths exam too, you know. I'm
sure it won't be exactly the same, since I'm in
a different class, but we're covering the same
material. Unfortunately my teacher has a
reputation for difficult exams!
Joanna: It sounds as if we both need to do some
studying then!
Peter: If you like, I could come to your house
tomorrow night and we could study together.
Joanna: That's a good idea. Do you mind meeting
round 7.30? That'll give me an hour to eat my
dinner and rest a bit first.
Peter: OK, great. So, see you then!
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Presenter: Hi folks and welcome to the programme,
Book Talk. With us today is Randall Simms,
who works in marketing for local book
publisher, Nation Books. Thanks for joining
us, Randall.
Speaker: Thanks for having me.
Presenter: Your publisher recently participated
in a book fair. What sort of trends do you
see happening with books?
Speaker: Well, there's a big push towards digitising
everything. People want to download books
for their electronic readers, rather than go
into the shops and look through shelves of
books. Of course, there are still those more
traditional readers who greatly enjoy that
pastime. But many book lovers these days
are looking for the easiest way to get their
hands on their favourite novel.
Presenter: So your number one goal is to provide all
books in electronic form, correct?
Speaker: Well, it's one of our goals, certainly. We've
been digitising our books for a while now,
ever since electronic readers first became
popular a few years ago. But to be honest,
I think we need to look beyond just putting
everything on a computer file. In order to
compete with other publishers, we've got
to offer something a bit more special. For
our educational books, for example, we're
teaming up with games developers to produce
exciting materials for young learners.
Presenter: Oh really? That's a good idea. How does that
work exactly?
Speaker: Kids these days do a fair amount of
gaming in their spare time. Why not make
educational materials that combine learning
with the gaming experience? It's not a totally
new concept, but if we're working with a
really good games developer, we can make a
learning tool that's every bit as entertaining
as a game as it is educational.
Presenter: I see. So aside from digitising books, your
publisher will also focus on modernising
learning materials.
Speaker: Correct. Other publishers are taking an
interest in this trend, and you know how
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Congratulations on coming.first in your tennis
tournament! How did it feel to win? How often did you
train? How many matches did you play?
Good luck with your new computer. Write back soon
and tell me what you bought!
Vera
~ Sample answer:
In an effort to improve our food supply, scientists have
discovered ways to genetically modify food so that
it grows faster and is less susceptible to disease. But
should the production and sale ofgenetically-modified
food be banned?
In my opinion, I would prefer that producing and
selling this type offood was banned. I don't think that
we should be consuming something that has been
changed genetically. It's difficult to know what this is
going to do to our bodies, and the quality of the food
may suffer as well. Even if it tastes the same, it could
cause problems in our bodies, such as cancer or other
ailments.
I think some people believe that we should allow
genetically-modified food to be produced and sold.
They feel this way because we have food shortages in
the world, and if science can allow us to increase our
food supply, we should explore the option.
While I agree with this intention, I think that there
must be a better way to handle food shortages than
modifying the genetics offood. We could develop better
farming techniques, or start producing more food in
cities.
In conclusion, my opinion is that we shouldn't
be consuming genetically-modified foods, so they
shouldn't be made available to consumers. We should
only eat foods that are as nature intended them to be.
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Task 2 Sample answer:
What is the price per month for the rent?
How many bedrooms does the flat have?
Has the flat been renovated recently?
How far is it from the flat to the nearest public transport?
When is the earliest I could move in?
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Task 3 Sample answer:
I've chosen photo number three. I took this photo some
years ago when I was wandering round my town one
day. The photo is of a street performer who's doing
a performance in a touristy area. He's dressed completely
in gold, except his gloves which are white, and his face is
painted gold as well. He's standing very still, pretending
to be a statue, which he had been doing for the whole
twenty minutes I was on that corner. As you can see,
there's a small box in front of him where people can put
money, if they like his performance. 1he box is painted
gold too. Some people did put some money in there.
I think he looks quite interesting, don't you think? In
fact, that's the reason I took this photo, because I love
street performers and how they make streets a bit more
exciting. Some of them are quite talented, even if they're
just standing still for a long period of time. I'm showing
you this photo because I wanted to show you how
interesting this type of street performer can be. Have you
seen anything similar in your town?
Task 4 Sample answer:
These photos show people coping with different types
of weather. In the photo on the left, there are three
young women in a storm. It looks like they're in a town
or city. It's raining hard and, from the look of the trees,
it's very windy too. The two women at the back are
holding closed umbrellas and the woman in front Has
an open umbrella. I think she's probably struggling with
it because of the wind. Her two friends seem to find the
situation quite amusing - they're smiling and laughing!
In the photo on the right, we can see that it's a very hot
day. There's a man - perhaps he's in a desert or a deep
canyon - wiping the sweat from his forehead with a red
handkerchief or cloth. The thing that the photos have
in common is that they both show weather phenomena
that we may not like and may find difficult to cope with.
They're different because the left photo is a rainy day in
an urban environment, whereas the right photo shows
extreme heat in a dry rural environment. If I had to deal
with one of them, I would prefer to deal with the rain,
because at least with the rain, you can get inside a dry
place and wait until it's over. Rain also helps things grow,
so it's not all bad. With heat, ifyou're in a town, you
might be able to stay indoors and use air conditioning,
but ifyou're in a place like this, it can be very dangerous,
particularly ifyou haven't got any water with you.
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Tom: Have you ever played water polo, Julie?
I'm joining a new team at my local pool.
Julie: Hi Tom. I've sort ofplayed it. Not for a team,
just for fun. My friend's got a pool, so one
summer we put up a net and played casually.
None of us really knew the rules.
Tom: That's sounds fun. I'm not sure of the rules
myself, but I guess that's something the team
leader will be teaching us.
Julie: What's got you interested in water polo?
Tom: I'm been swimming for a couple ofyears now
at my pool. I've got to know some of the guys
who swim there. They mentioned something
about getting a team started, so I agreed to
join.
Julie: Right. That should be fun, playing a team
sport. I like to play volleyball, which is sort
of like water polo, only on land instead of in
the water.
Tom: They're similar, but it's much more difficult to
move in water polo. With volleyball, you can
run round the court, but when you've got a
mass of water surrounding you, well, it makes
things more challenging.
Julie: I'm sure you're right. But you like being in the
water. You should enjoy that!
Tom: Yes, I'll enjoy every minute of it. I especially
think it'll be nice to play with other people
and get to know them better. Swimming on
your own is great, but it's a very independent
activity, you know. I don't mind it, but I need
some variety.
Julie: I'm sure it'll be fantastic exercise. How many
people are going to be on the team?
Tom: Well, I don't know exactly. I signed a list that
was pinned up on the bulletin board at the
pool. When I wrote down my name, I saw
nine other names on the list. Some of the
names were the guys I spoke with, and some
were people I don't know. But I think there will
be a lot of us.
Julie: And how often will you meet?
Tom: I'm actually not sure about that either.
The first meet is this weekend, but the list
didn't say if we're going to meet every weekend,
or twice a week, or only twice a month. Maybe
we'll decide after we see how it goes.
Julie: Well, I hope you enjoy it. See you later, Tom!
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Presenter: Hi folks and welcome to our show,
Travel Corner. We're here today with a
spokesperson from World Railways to talk
about an exciting new travel package they're
offering. Kylie, welcome to the programme.
Speaker: Thanks for having me.
Presenter: So your company is offering an amazing
round-the-world trip. Can you tell us about
it?
Speaker: Well, it's a dream come true for many
people, really. Who doesn't want to travel
round the world? So my company has
teamed up with railway companies across
the globe to offer this special deal. It's a two-
month rail pass that can be used for train
travel in North America, Asia and Europe.
The only plane rides are from London to
New York and San Francisco to Beijing.
Presenter: Interesting! It sounds as ifyou're really going
to get to see the countryside of these places.
Speaker: Yes, you are. Besides travelling on the busier
train lines on these continents, there are also
special side trips along classic rail lines, such
as the one that goes to the Grand Canyon
in Arizona. There's a boat trip too, around
San Francisco bay. Those trips are just for
the day though, and not to actually get to
another destination.
Presenter: Can you tell us a little about the kind
of train travel people will experience?
Speaker: We've got only the finest lined up for this
trip. Passengers will ride first class on
nearly all the trains, except for some of the
smaller routes, which are only a few hours
anyway. The train lines are some of the most
luxurious in the world, and all meals served
on the trains are included in the price.
Presenter: Speaking ofprice, can you give us an idea
of how much this is going to set the traveller
back?
Speaker: Well, the price for a two-month all inclusive
trip such as this one is rather high. It's
similar to what you might invest in a decent
car perhaps. But it's a once-in-a-lifetime trip
that we're offering. Youa expect to pay an
arm and a legfor that. So, drum roll please!
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Sample answer:
Going to the cinema is a popular pastime that nearly
everyone loves doing. It seems that every week, a dozen
new films are released, and filmgoers are curious about
which ones are worth seeing. Should filmgoers rely on
reviews when choosing a film to see?
I believe filmgoers should see films they want to see
and ignore the reviews from critics. Seeing a film is
always a great experience, in my opinion. Sometimes
you go to see a film that's not very good, but there's
often something to enjoy about it, even if it's just
having a fun time with friends. Also, seeing it for
yourselfgives you the opportunity to form your own
opinion about it.
I think some people only watch films that have had
good reviews. They won't go to see films that have had
negative reviews because they feel that they will have
a bad experience, and they don't want to waste their
money.
I disagree with this viewpoint because I think reviews
about films can be rather harsh. I've seen films that
have had bad reviews and I didn't agree with the
critics. Also, I think when you see a trailer and you're
excited to see the film, you should just go, and not
worry about what critics think.
In conclusion, I don't think filmgoers should rely on
reviews when choosing films to see. People should just
take their chances and try to enjoy something about
the film, even if it's not a great film.
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Task 2 Sample answer:
Where will the rides be held? I Can you tell me where
the rides will be held?
How long will the flight last?
How many people will be on each ride?
What is the minimum age for riders?
During what hours will you be offering rides?
Task 3 Sample answer:
I have chosen photo number 1. I took this photo while
I was travelling during my holidays. It's of the swimming
pool at the resort where my family stayed. As you can
see, there are lots of holidaymakers in and around the
pool. We met a lot of these people during our stay at
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the resort, and they were very friendly to us. There was
a slide and a diving board at the pool, which I used
many times. It was really good fun! Sometimes the pool
was a bit crowded, so I would get out and lie on one of
the sun loungers under the sun umbrella. The reason
I took this photo is because I had a lot offun at the
pool. In fact, that was my favourite thing to do while on
holiday. I know some people like to do sightseeing and
buy souvenirs, but this is what I prefer. I'm showing this
photo to you because I want you to see where I spent my
days while on holiday. Maybe we can go there together
some time, ifyou're up for it. I'd love it if you came!
Task 4 Sample answer:
These photos show different types ofperformances. In the
photo on the left, we can see a ballet performance which
is taking place in a large concert hall. In the photo on
the right, we can see a theatrical performance which is
taking place in a small open-air theatre. The thing that
the pictures have in common is that they both show
performances and the performances involve groups of
people. The pictures are different in many ways. Firstly,
the type ofperformance is different, one being a ballet
with music, the other being a play, with dialogue.
Secondly, the places where the performances are taking
place are very different. In the left photo, the place is
a large concert hall that is very formal and grand.
In the right photo, the place is a small open-air theatre,
perhaps in a park, and the environment is a bit more
casual. The audience is closer to the stage in the right
photo than in the left one. The performance I would
prefer to see is the one on the right, because I really enjoy
theatre. I like the stories told in plays, and I would also
enjoy being close to the actors as they perform. I would
feel more involved in the experience than if I were in
a formal theatre.
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Sonia: Hi Darren, I heard you've hurt your back.
Are you alright?
Darren: Hi Sonia, yes, I am. I hurt it lifting some
boxes. I was helping a friend move, and I guess
the box was just too heavy. So now I have
to wear this support band round my waist.
The hospital recommended I wear one for
a while, so I went to the chemist's and picked
one up.
Sonia: Oh dear. It must be very painful.
Darren: It was when it happened. I mean, I couldn't
even move for a few minutes. My friend helped
me to a chair and then after the pain got a
little better, his dad took me to the hospital.
At first, I thought we were going to have to call
an ambulance.
Sonia: Did you break anything? Surely not.
Darren: No no, I just pulled a muscle. The doctor did
an x-ray and nothing wrong showed up. I've
actually had back problems before, although
not from lifting things. Just from general
activity, playing sport, things like that.
Sonia: Maybe you just have a bad back. My uncle
has, and he's had it for years. He does a lot of
stretching, which seems to help with the pain.
He thought about having surgery, but that's
very painful, too.
Darren: Well, I certainly want to avoid that. I think
it's safe to say I won't be lifting anything heavy
any more.
Sonia: Well, that's probably a good idea in your case,
but occasionally we have to do things like that.
It's important to know how to do it properly -
you should use your legs to lift, not your back.
Darren: Yes, I know, but I didn't do that the other day.
I was in a hurry to get the moving done so I
could get home and watch my favourite TV
programme.
Sonia: No! Don't say that! You must have a better
reason for putting your back out!
Darren: I know, it's awful, isn't it, but it's the truth!
Look, all I can say is that it's never going to
happen again. I've learned my lesson, which is
that there is no good reason for putting your
back out.
Sonia: Well that's good. So, take it easy and get lots
of rest. Hope it's better soon.
Darren: Thanks, Sonia. See you later.
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Presenter: Hi everyone and welcome to our programme,
It's a Funny World. Today's guest com es all
the way from Japan to tell us about cat cajes.
Kana, welcome to the programme.
Speaker: Thanks for having me.
Presenter: Please tell our listeners what a cat cafe is.
Speaker: Well, it's a bit of a strange concept, but it's
quite common in Japan nowadays. I'm
actually not from Japan originally. I was
born and raised here in London. My parents
are from there, though. They decided to
move back a decade ago, and I decided to
join them shortly afterwards. Anyway, the
way the cat cafe works is, you pay a fee to
the cafe owner and they let you play with
the cats in the cafe. It's as simple as that.
Interesting, isn't it?
Presenter: It sounds like a lot offun! Are there many
of these cajes in Japan?
Speaker: Oh, yes. I've read that there are almost forty
cafes in Tokyo alone. The phenomenon
didn't start in Japan, though. The first one
opened in Taiwan some years back, I think
in the late nineties. Actually, they've only
been in Japan for about ten years. That's
around the time when my family and
I moved to Tokyo. I remember when the first
cat caje opened. It was really a special treat!
It made such an impression, I decided to
open my own.
Presenter: It's a fascinating concept, and I hear it's
already beginning to take off in other
countries too... Why do you think the idea
was so successful in Japan?
Speaker: The thing is, most flat owners in Japan don't
allow pets, not even cats, which are usually
so harmless and gentle. We had a cat in
London that we had to give away to f riends
when we left. I was devastated about that
actually. I cried so much! But I think the
idea is that cats provide such warmth and
companionship, if you can't have one in
your flat, the next best thing is to 'rent' one
by visiting them in the cafe!
Presenter: So how many cats do you have in your cafe?
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When you travel through a large city, you often see
graffiti painted on the walls of buildings. It can be
writing, images or some type ofpainted scene, and it's
often colourful. Some people feel that it is an art form
that should be respected and admired.
In my opinion, it depends on the type ofgraffiti. Some
graffiti is quite ugly and doesn't seem to have any
artistic value. It's just a person writing their name on
a wall, for example. If, however, it's a beautiful work
of art and the building owner doesn't mind that it's
there, then it's easy to respect and admire it.
I believe some people think graffiti should be banned
altogether. Others may think it's a form of expression
and anyone should be allowed to do it. In the latter
group, there is a great deal of respect for the art form.
I disagree with these positions because I think graffiti
can be something special to look at, but I don't think
people should be allowed to paint whatever they want.
So I would say that there are good types ofgraffiti
that almost anyone can appreciate, but some types
ofgraffiti should be removed.
In conclusion, I think graffiti can be an art form that
should be respected and admired. It depends, however,
on what type ofgraffiti it is, and if the building
owners don't want it there, they should have the right
to remove it.
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Task 2 Sample answer:
What types of clothes do you have in your shop?
Will you be having any special offers for the grand
opening?
Do you sell any kids' clothing?
Do you accept credit cards?
Where is the nearest free parking located? I Can you tell
me where the nearest free parking is located?
Task 3 Sample answer:
I've chosen photo number 2. This is a photo of an antique
bicycle that I saw one day in my town. It's a very strange
looking bicycle, and it's quite different from how bicycles
are made today. The front wheel of the bicycle is really
huge, and the back wheel is really tiny. I imagine it
must have been extremely difficult to ride. This bicycle
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was in really good condition, even though it was so old.
It was outside an antique shop, so I think it was probably
for sale. I didn't see what price they were asking for it.
I would like to try to ride a bicycle like this. I imagine
I would probably fall off it a few times! I'm not even sure
how to get on it! I took this photo because it was the
first time I had ever seen a bicycle like this in real life.
I'd seen pictures of them before, so it was really exciting
to come across one. I'm showing it to you because I
know you are keen on cycling, so I thought you might
find it interesting. Maybe you'd like to ride a bicycle like
this, too!
Task 4 Sample answer:
These photos both show places where you can buy food.
In the left photo, we can see an outdoor produce market.
There are lots ofpeople moving through the market
and buying different things. There are many fruit and
vegetable stalls, and it seems to be a very busy place.
In the right photo, we can see the produce section of a
supermarket. All the fruit and vegetables are kept very
neatly on the shelves. There is just one shopper looking
at things, and the scene looks very calm. The thing these
pictures have in common is they are both places where
you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables. The difference
is the way the produce is being sold. In the left photo,
it's in the outdoors and the people who are selling the
produce are probably the ones who grew it. It looks
like a very lively place, although it might be difficult to
move around. In the right photo, the produce is being
sold indoors, and may have travelled hundreds of miles
to reach the shelves. There are fewer people shopping,
and it's probably a much more organised experience.
I would prefer to shop in the indoor supermarket because
it seems that you would be able to find what you want
very quickly and you wouldn't have to deal with a lot
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sit in a very quiet space and try to think of nothing for
a period of time. In practice, it takes some getting used
to in order to do it right. Once you get good at it, your
mind will be more relaxed.
Speaker D: Having a family and working a 40-plus-
hour week puts a lot ofstress on my life. I have a lot of
obligations to fulfil for a lot ofpeople. What I find helpful
for dealing with this is a nice cup of tea that I'll have late
at night. The aroma of the tea leaves and the soothing
flavour melts my stress away. Ifyou're having issues in
your life, perhaps this is a good routine for you to adopt.
Speaker E: Sometimes stress can really get the better of
us, especially if it's been going on for months. You may
have no other choice but to seek professional help. It is by
no means a permanent fix, but you can take medication
for a short period of time, just to get a handle on the
situation. Eventually you'll have to find a healthier
method of dealing with stress. But the temporary relief
might be what you need to get back on track.
Speaker F: Stress affects us mentally, but it can also
affect our physical well-being. It builds up in our bodies
over time, and we can feel soreness in our necks and
other parts of the body. Getting a body rub can be very
beneficial for relieving stress. It can literally help push
the stress out ofyour system, with the use of a rigorous
amount ofpressure. You'll feel incredibly relaxed
afterwards and you'll have a new outlook of life.
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Denise: Hi Michael, how did your photography
exhibition go the other day?
Michael: It went very well, thanks Denise. I wasn't sure
how it was going to go. The weather forecast
was for rain, so I didn't think many people
would bother to show up. Turns out I was
wrong! The exhibition was really popular.
Denise: Well, your exhibit was very nice. I didn't realise
how talented you are. You've really got an eye.
Michael: Thanks. Well, you know, my mum's a
photographer, so I guess it runs in the family.
I was lucky because she taught me a lot of
techniques. Maybe one day I'll take a class
in it.
Denise: I'm not sure you would need to! Is all your
work in black and white, or do you do colour
photography?
Michael: I've done a little bit of both, but my colour
photos aren't really my favourite. I think the
black and white ones are a bit more artistic,
so I prefer to take those.
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Denise: Well, the only camera I've got is on my mobile.
I know how to snap a photo and I can change
some of the settings, but that's the extent of
my photography expertise. It's actually quite
sophisticated, my camera phone. I should
really learn more about how to use it.
Michael: Camera phones these days are really outstanding.
You can take amazing pictures with them.
Denise: Yes, and I like them because you can delete
bad photos and it doesn't waste film. Is our
camera digital?
Michael: It is, yes. I use it for the same reason you
mention. My mum has been using a digital
one as well recently, but she used traditional
film for years. She's even got a dark room in
the back of the house that she used to use to
develop her photos. I think she misses using it.
Denise: That would be a cool thing to learn how to do,
to develop photos from film.
Michael: I've seen my mum do it, but I couldn't tell you
how to do it myself. I'll stick with digital for
now. It certainly makes things a lot quicker!
Denise: Well, keep up the good work! Your photos are
great. I'm off to class, let's talk later.
Michael: OK, see you, Denise.
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Presenter: Hi and welcome to our programme,
Extreme Sport. Today in our studio is racing
driver Mark Heinmann. He's here to talk
about the fast-paced world of auto racing.
Mark, thanks for joining us.
Speaker: I'm happy to be here.
Presenter: What made you become a racing driver?
Speaker: It began when I was a child. My father
bought me a small pedal car, which is
like a bicycle with four wheels. I guess it's
like a small car. Dad wasn't a driver or
anything, but he was really good with cars
and engines. So he put an engine in it for
me, and I have to say, it was the coolest
thing a kid could ever have. From then
on, I just fell in love with driving.
Presenter: When was the first time you drove an
actual racing car?
Speaker: I was 19 years old before I actually drove
one of those. While I was at secondary
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Congratulations to your sister! Which university is she
going to? What subject is she going to study? Will she
be moving into the halls of residence?
Write back as soon as you can!
Bye for now,
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Our world has become very competitive, and many
parents want to do their best to prepare their children
for success in life. Do parents push their children
too hard when they're young, taking away a happy
childhood in the process?
In my opinion, I don't think that pushing your children
to succeed robs them of their childhood. Children
need a bit ofpressure from their parents, in order
to get their homework done and to do a good job
with it. Also, parental pressure can help children do
other things they might not do on their own, such as
participate in sport or music.
I believe some people think that pushing children to
achieve takes away all the things that are fun about
being a child. They believe that pressure leaves children
no time to play, meaning that they might grow up to be
unhappy adults with emotional problems.
I disagree with this view because I think that parents can
find a balance between pushing their children to succeed
and allowing them to have some play time. I believe that
most parents realise that their children need some time
to just be kids. Therefore, parents will work to make sure
their children have both pressure and fun.
In conclusion, I think parental pressure is beneficial
for children to succeed in life. There's enough time for
working hard, even with play time included.
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Task 2 Sample answer:
How much are the tuition fees for the course? I Can you
tell me how much the tuition fees are for the course?
Do you have to be a university student in order
to participate in the course?
Are all the necessary materials provided?
Where (exactly) at the university is the course located?
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Are there both afternoon and evening courses to choose
from?
Task 3 Sample answer:
I've chosen photo number 2. I took this photograph while
my family and I were visiting Greece last summer. This
photo is of an archaeological site on an island, quite
near the sea. You can see some of the remains - walls
and broken columns - of an ancient town. Thousands of
years ago, some ancient Greeks lived here! It must have
been quite an interesting place back then. I would like to
have lived during that time, just to see how things were,
what people did and how they lived. I took this photo
because I was standing at a point in front of the site
where I had a really good view of it, with the beautiful
blue sea in the background. I'm showing you this picture
to give you an idea of the amazing historical sites you
can visit ifyou take a holiday in Greece. Sometimes
people just think of hotels with swimming pools or
beautiful beaches, but there is much more to see than
that! I really enjoyed learning about ancient Greece and
I'd like to go back and learn more.
Task 4 Sample answer:
These photos show young people havingfun in different
ways. In the left photo, we can see a group of teenagers
or young adults. It looks like maybe they're having, or
are about to have, a party. Perhaps they're university
students and they've just heard they've passed their
exams. You can tell by the expressions on their faces that
they're all in a good mood. In the right photo, we can see
four people - perhaps they're two couples - bowling. One
of the women has just let go of the ball and I imagine
she's hoping she'll score lots ofpoints. The pictures
are similar because they show people having fun and
relaxing in a group, but the way they're doing it is quite
different. The left photo shows people having a good time
in a private group, whereas the right photo shows people
in a much more public place. Also, parties don't really
require any special skills - apart from maybe social skills
and dancing - but bowling requires physical skill and
concentration. Although I think both ways of having
fun are great, I prefer the photo on the right, as I really
enjoy this pastime. It combines hanging out with friends
and having a good time with doing something that
needs thought and patience. It's also a bit competitive,
and maybe frustrating at times ifyou don't do well at it.
As long as you don't take it too seriously, though, it's a
great way to enjoy yourself.
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iel: Hi Alison, are you all set for the neighbourhood
clean-up this weekend?
:\.'ison: I think so. Mum and I are in charge ofpicking
up rubbish. We bought some supplies this
morning. I think we just need rubbish bags
now. We've got the other things, like gloves and
refreshments for everyone.
Daniel: Very cool. My dad and I won't be in your team,
but we're going to clean graffiti off walls and
signs, so we've got paint remover and rags for
scrubbing.
.-llison: That's a good idea. I was wondering about
posters and how to remove them. Some of them
have been up for ages and really need to come
down!
Daniel: Yes, we've got a tool for that, to scrape the
posters off I'll bring it. Then I think it's a
matter of using soap and a tough sponge to get
the glue off Maybe you and your mum could
do that as well.
Alison: Actually, I'll talk to my friend Victoria about
that, because she's going to lend a hand.
That can be a job for her.
Daniel: OK. Roger and his mum are doing a bit of
gardening. They've arranged with the council
to plant flowers and bushes in the bare parts
round the pavement. There's nothing there now
but dirt, and maybe a bit of rubbish.
Alison: Well, the rubbish is our job, my mum and I!
Daniel: I think that's going to be fairly simple to do on the
streets. They're not terribly cluttered. But the park
is covered in litter. That'll be a lot of work.
Alison: I know. It's so sad. I remember playing in that
park when we were kids. None of the younger
kids use it nowadays because it's a mess.
Remember that playground we used to visit?
That was great fun. We're a bit old for it now, of
course, but I want to make it nice for the little
kids.
Daniel: Me too. A lot of kids go to the amusement park
now. But anyway, we'll clean it up and then
maybe someone will come along and use it again.
Alison: Well, I'll see you this weekend. We're planning on
getting started around noon. What about ou?
Daniel: We'll be there earlier than that. I've got football
practice at 2, so I'll only see you for a couple of
hours.
Alison: OK. Lookingforward to it!
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Presenter: Hello everyone and welcome to State of
Education, the programme about learning
trends. With us today is Stephanie Watts.
She's here to talk about graduate studies.
Thanks for joining us, Stephanie.
Speaker: My pleasure.
Presenter: So Stephanie, you work in higher education
research. Can you tell us more about what
you do?
Speaker: I work with a team of researchers who look
at university education data. We've done
a lot of different projects in my office, such
as trends in undergraduate courses and
student demographics. But we're currently
focusing on master's degrees and what they
can do for students.
Presenter: If I understand correctly, you've been
determining how valuable a master's degree
really is, is that right?
Speaker: Yes, that pretty much sums it up. We're trying
to find out some more detailed information
about what having a master's means in the
working world. We know that most people
with master's degrees get better salaries and
have a higher chance of employment. But
that's not always guaranteed, so wea like to
know more about that.
Presenter: What have you found so far?
Speaker: Well, .firstly there are quite a few more
people in the workforce with master's
degrees today than there were 20 years ago,
an increase from 4% in 1996 to 11 % now.
And the number ofpeople applying for
master's degrees has increased as well, so
the competition to get accepted for post-
graduate study is tougher. However, simply
getting a master's degree for the sake of
having it isn't necessarily very helpful.
Presenter: The specific master's degree subject must
make a difference. How would you compare
a master's in aerospace engineering to one
in, say, social work?
Speaker: You bring up an interesting point. For an
aerospace engineering job, a master's degree
would be essential. You wouldn't even get
the job without one. And when you do
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Sample answer:
For people in the workforce, taking time off is a valued
privilege. Everyone needs some relaxation to recharge
their batteries and then approach work with a fresh
perspective. But is the standard 4-5 weeks of holiday
leave sufficient enough to accomplish that?
In my opinion, I think the amount of leave we get from
work should be a bit longer. These days, there's often
an enormous amount of stress at every job, and having
just a few weeks isn't enough to relieve it. Studies
show that stress affects your life in many ways, so it's
important that we handle it properly.
I think some people believe that having more time off
work would cause work productivity to drop. In such
a case, the company may no longer make a profit, and
executives may have to fire some people. They may
believe that 4-5 weeks of leave is too much.
While I do think it's important for companies to
function smoothly, I believe job satisfaction is a huge
part of that. Ifpeople are satisfied with their jobs,
they're going to work harder while they're there and
increase productivity. Giving employees a bit more
time off can achieve that.
In conclusion, I believe that companies should do what
they can to make employees feel comfortable in their
jobs, as that translates to efficiency and better profits.
If having a couple more weeks of leave every year helps
make that happen, I think it would be a worthwhile
investment.
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Task 2 Sample answer:
What is the cost of the subscription?
How long does the subscription last?
How many pages are there in each issue of the magazine?
How often do you publish the issues?
Is it possible to cancel early if I don't like the magazine?
Task 3 Sample answer:
I've chosen photo number two. This is a photo of
a rundown factory. I took this photo a few years ago
when I was out photographing things around my
town. As you can see, the factory has been abandoned.
The area in front of it is quite messy. There are
plants growing through the pavement. It's in really
bad condition and I'm not sure it could ever be used
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for anything now. Maybe someone could come along
and buy it. I definitely think something should be done
about it. It's a waste of space, because if it's not going
to be used, it should be pulled down. Then, perhaps we
could create a park here. I've read about such projects
in other cities. The reason I took this photo is that
I wanted to write an article about the changes we need
in our town. I used this photo to illustrate my article.
I'm showing it to you because I'm wondering ifyou have
anything like this in your town. It's a shame that these
things exist, isn't it?
Task 4 Sample answer:
These photos show different study situations. In the left
photo, we can see a teenager studying in her room and
listening to music at the same time. This seems like
a difficult study situation, but I suppose everyone has
their own way of doing it. In the right photo, we can
see a teenager studying in a library, where it's quiet.
The thing that the photos have in common is that they
both show teenagers who are either reading or studying.
There are a couple of differences between the photos.
One is that the person on the left is studying at home,
while the person on the right is in a public place. Also,
there's a difference in how they're studying. The girl
who is listening to music, well, I'm not sure how you
can get any studying done like that, but I guess that
helps her study better. Personally, I think it's distracting.
In the photo on the right, the person is in a very quiet
place. I think that would be more helpful. So, I would
prefer to study in the situation on the right. I don't like
hearing a lot of other things while I study. It breaks my
concentration, which makes studying a waste of time.
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Leila: Hi Eric, have you moved house yet?
Eric: Hi Leila, no, actually. We've got a few days to
go. This is the worst part. I mean, we've got
almost everything packed away in boxes but
that means we've got hardly any clothes left to
wear or things to use in the kitchen, and so on.
Leila: So when do you actually move into the new
house then?
Eric: The removal men are coming this Saturday.
It's going to be a big day.
Leila: That must be exciting! Are you looking
forward to living in the new house?
Eric: Oh definitely. My bedroom's going to be much
bigger. It's even got a walk-in wardrobe,
although I haven't got enough clothes to fill it.
Plus, the way we're living now, with everything
packed away except the basics, it's not very
enjoyable. I can't really find a lot of things at
the moment.
Leila: Hmm. Well, do you like the new
neighbourhood?
Eric: It's OK, although I think it's quite similar to
this one. It's much closer to the underground
station, so it'll be easier to get round town.
No more walking half a kilometre through rain
or cold weather to get home from the Tube.
Leila: That'll be nice. Luckily there's a bus that stops a
block away from my house that goes straight to
the underground in my neighbourhood. I'd hate
to have to walk all the way to the station.
Eric: There's a bus where I live now, but it only
comes every half hour, and it's usually late.
I'm better off walking. Luckily I won't have to
worry about that any more.
Leila: Gosh, I can't imagine what it must be like
to move house. I've lived in the same house
all my life. My parents moved around a lot
before I was born, but since then, it's been one
address and one only.
Eric: It's a lot ofwork. I wouldn't want to do it often.
I can't believe how much stuff I had. I've actually
got rid ofa lot of it. I guess it was a good excuse
the clear things out. It was very satisfying!
Leila: Oh, don't talk to me about clearing out old
stuff If I did that, it would be the car boot sale
of the century!
Eric: Ha! I guess you'd better hope your parents
don't decide to move!
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Presenter: Hi everybody and welcome to the
programme, Data Entry. With us today is
computer expert David Simms. He's here to
talk to us about computer hacking. Welcome
to the studio, David.
Speaker: Thank you.
Presenter: Can you give us a description of what
a hacker is?
Speaker: Certainly. A hacker has a couple of
definitions. One is someone who accesses
a computer system without the permission
of the computer's owner. This is done either
through a computer virus or through
manual techniques such as simply asking
for passwords from unsuspecting people.
Another meaning of a hacker is just someone
who knows their way round a computer;
I mean how to program it and so on.
Presenter: Most of us think of hackers as you first
described them.
Speaker: Yes, but technically, I'm a hacker, because
I know how to write computer programs, and
I know how to assemble computer hardware.
But I would never refer to myself as a hacker
because it mainly has a negative meaning.
Presenter: I see. Tell us about the way the bad hackers
access data.
Speaker: There are many ways a hacker can do this.
We imagine hackers as people who create
complex computer programs that infect
your computer. This is the most well-known
way a hacker works, because these computer
programs, or viruses, get a lot of media
attention when they affect thousands of
innocent users. But we don't usually think
about the other, simpler ways hackers go
about data theft.
Presenter: Which are?
Speaker: Well, this is what I mentioned before about
getting passwords by just asking people
for them. Hackers can pose as security
personnel. It's much easier to obtain a
password just by asking for it, rather than
creating a sophisticated program that you
hope the user downloads. A hacker can
actually call a company, pretend they're
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It is a teacher's job to assess students' performance in
class. They must mark students' work and give them
feedback on their progress. Should students also be
allowed to assess their teachers on their performance?
I believe it would be a good idea for students to assess
their teachers. The learning process never really stops
for any of us, and teachers could use feedback from
their students in order to learn if they're doing the right
thing, or if something isn't working.
I imagine some people believe this process would be
a waste of time. A teacher is a trained professional,
and students are the ones who are doing the learning.
Also, a student could say something unfair about the
teacher because they may not like the teacher. This
may be because the student received a bad mark,
which wasn't the teacher's fault.
Nonetheless, I think teachers could benefit from
student feedback. For one thing, students have
a different view of the classroom to the teacher. Also,
no one is perfect, and teachers make mistakes just like
students do. With students assessing teachers, teachers
can learn from their students' unique perspectives.
To sum up, I believe it would be a useful process
for students to tell their teachers how they're doing.
It could be something done at the end of the year,
or teachers could ask students in the classroom from
time to time what they think about the lessons and
encourage them to speak up about it.
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Task 2 Sample answer:
Will Danny be signing autographs?
Can I have my photo taken with Danny?
What time does the event begin and end?
Where will the event take place? I Where is it going to
take place?
Do you expect a lot ofpeople to attend?
Task 3 Sample answer:
I have chosen photo number two. This is a photo I took
while on holiday recently. The photo is of the inside of
the airport of the first city we landed in. This airport
was quite spectacular to see. It's very open and modern,
and it's got lots offacilities inside. It's quite easy to get
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round and there are lots of signs pointing you in the right
direction. You can see some people walking about with
their luggage, but there was lots of space, so it wasn't
too crowded. More places should have airports like this
to greet travellers. I think it's a good way to advertise
your city as being a great travel destination. I took this
photo because this airport happens to be one of the
nicest airports I've ever visited, so I wanted something
to remember it by. I'm showing it to you because I
know airports can often be stressful, unpleasant places,
so I wanted to show you that sometimes they can be very
impressive and enjoyable places too.
Task 4 Sample answer:
These are some photos of exercise routines. In the photo
on the left, we can see a room full ofpeople who are
practising yoga. They are lying on the floor and they
are all doing the same position. They're wearing flexible
clothing, which you need to do during a workout. In the
right photo, we can see a woman on an exercise bike.
It looks as if she's working very hard and she's working
up a sweat. The thing these photos have in common is
that they show people doing exercise routines indoors.
There are several differences between the photos though.
The photo on the left shows a group ofpeople in a class,
whereas the one on the right shows one person exercising
individually. Also, the people in the yoga class are doing
a set routine, and they have an instructor who's guiding
them. Furthermore, their routine, although difficult, ·
is more about stretching and strength than it is about
burning calories. In the photo on the right, the woman's
aim is to burn calories, and she is free to exercise for
however long she likes. She can do her own routine, and
there's no need for an instructor. I prefer the exercise bike
to the yoga class, because I like working out on my own
and at my own pace.
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• on hand to tell you the story of the castle, and
± duke or duchess lived there. It's both entertaining
·informative.
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Henry: Hey Marion, how was your weekend at your
grandparents' farm?
A arion: Oh it was really great, Henry! There were
plenty of things to do, and I wasn't bored at all,
like I thought I might be.
Henry: Yes, last week you mentioned you didn't want
to spend your weekend in the country. But I
guess it turned out OK then?
.\farion: It did. I'd forgotten that my grandmother had
a huge garden, and there were lots offresh
vegetables that we picked on Saturday. She's
also got a small apple orchard, although the
apples weren't ripe enough for picking yet.
Henry: I like working in the garden, actually. I mean,
we haven't got a big one here in town.
Marion: We've got room for a row ofgreen beans and
a couple offruit bushes in ours, that's all. So
actually it was quite nice to see a real garden.
I think it's a lot of work though. There was
enough produce to take to the farmer's market
in town. Gran makes a bit of money from it
sometimes.
Henry: Do your grandparents have any farm animals?
Marion: Just a couple of horses. And they've got three
dogs, but I wouldn't consider the dogs farm
animals.
Henry: Oh, I see. I thought there would be cows and
pigs roaming about.
Marion: No, neither of my grandparents care for that
sort of stuff It's an enormous job to take care
of those animals. Oh, I've just remembered
actually. My gran does have some chickens.
They're in the barn with the horses. She keeps
them to produce eggs.
Henry : Did you have some while you were there?
Marion: Yes, we did that first morning. Gran made
omelettes for everyone. There were four of us
for breakfast, so she had to use quite a few eggs.
Luckily she didn't have to go into town and get
more, well, at least not until the next day.
Henry: It sounds as though you had a great weekend.
I'm envious, actually. I wouldn't mind getting
out of town and doing something different.
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Marion: You're welcome to come with me next time,
if you like. I'm sure you'd love it. We'll be going
in another month. I'll ask you about it again
nearer the time.
Henry: Thanks, I'll keep it in mind!
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Presenter: Hi and welcome to our programme, Art Talk.
With us today is Manhattan gallery owner;
Karen Karns, to talk about the damage that
Hurricane Sandy inflicted on the art world in
New York City. Thanks for joining us.
Speaker: I'm glad to be here.
Presenter: You lost a lot of art as a result of the storm,
didn't you?
Speaker: Yes, I did. My gallery is in Chelsea,
Manhattan, and it has a basement area
where I store collections. The basement
flooded, so as you can imagine, those
collections were mostly ruined. Thankfully
I had the most valuable works on the main
floor of the gallery. And luckily anything on
the shelves downstairs was OK also.
Presenter: What was the cost of the damage to your
gallery?
Speaker: I would say probably more than 100,000
US dollars. We're still in the process of
determining that. I've got to see what pieces
are completely ruined, and which ones can
be fixed by art specialists. Most paintings
are a total loss. It wasn't just rainwater, but
there are mud stains on the canvases. And,
the water caused the wooden frames to swell
so canvases actually got torn.
Presenter: That's terrible. What happens if the work
of art can't be fixed? Is it a total loss to the
artist?
Speaker: It depends. My gallery is insured, so once we
determine the value, then we can arrange
for payments from the insurance company.
This will take months, though. Another
option is that if a work of art can be
restored, it's possible to sell it at a discount.
I'd rather the insurance cover the full cost,
but it doesn't always work out that way.
Presenter: Do most galleries have insurance?
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Sample answer:
Getting a job takes a lot of effort, as you have to
prepare yourself to answer a lot of questions about
your skills and your history. You also have to look
your best at the interview. Should you always wear
a business suit to an interview?
In my opinion, I think you should always dress
appropriately for the position you're applying for.
This means that it's not always necessary to wear
a business suit. If you're applying for a job as a sales
assistant in a casual clothes shop, for example, it might
be best to attend the interview in a nice outfit that's
slightly more casual than a formal business suit.
I believe some people think that you need to do your
very best to really impress your interviewer with your
appearance. They may think this means you should
always wear an expensive business suit, complete with
a tie if you're a man and professional heels ifyou're
a woman.
I don't completely agree with this position because
I think it might be inappropriate to dress this way for
a job at a restaurant or for manual work, like a job
as a builder or electrician. A business suit would look
too formal and impractical in these situations.
In conclusion, I think it's best to think about the job
you're applying for and choose an outfit that matches
the job. Your interviewer will appreciate the thought
you've put into your appearance.
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Task 2 Sample answer:
How old is the car?
What is the condition of the car? I Can you tell me
a little about the car's condition?
How many kilometres has the car done?
Has the car been involved in any accidents?
What is the price of the car?
Task 3 Sample answer:
I've chosen photo number one. I took this photo some
years ago while I was out in my town. The photo is of
a skateboarding park in my neighbourhood. As you can
see, there are many kids chatting and skateboarding.
The city council has made a special area for them
to do it. There are lots of high walls and slopes to
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do tricks on. It looks like a lot offun, doesn't it? It's
good that the city has a special place like this built,
so that skateboarders won't be doing it on the streets.
That way, they won't have accidents with pedestrians
or road traffic. Also, it's a way for young people to stay
entertained and get some exercise as well. I took this
photo because although I don't do skateboarding myself,
I think it's really fun to watch, and I know some of the
kids because they're from my school. I thought you might
like to see this photo because I know you are interested
in the sport as well. Maybe you have something like this
in your town, too.
Task 4 Sample answer:
These photos show people hanging out in places from
different eras. The left photo shows some young people
hanging out in a modern type of club and having a
good time. They're dressed in trendy clothing and their
hair is arranged in styles that are commonly seen today.
The furniture in the club is modern as well as the light
.fixtures and other decorations. In the right photo,
we can see a scene from an era that was a long time
ago. It might be from the 1930s or 1940s. People are
dressed rather formally and in old-fashioned clothing,
which I imagine was stylish and modern back then.
The decor in the cafe seems to be typical of that period.
The similarities between the photos are that they show
people hanging out in public places having a good
time. The differences are the time periods and the styles
of dress and decor. I think I would prefer to experience
the scene from the 1930s, when things were very different
from how things are today. I would prefer to dress in the
same manner as the people in the 1930s photo as well
and to experience what life was like back then, before
computers and mobile phones changed everything.
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It's stressful to think about how difficult
university will be, don't you think, Dana?
Dana: Yes, but I try to focus on how much fun it will
be, James - you know, to have the freedom to
do what you want. My parents aren't strict,
but I have to explain myself every time I want
to do something. It'll be nice to escape that!
/t1mes: Yes, but I'm talking about the studies. My
brother's at university, and although he tends
to be a bit dramatic, he says the exams are
tough. You have to study much harder than
at school.
Dana: Hmm. Well, I wouldn't think about that too
much. When the time comes, you'll do what's
right, even if it means staying up all night
to do it.
James: And what if that's not enough? I've got good
marks at school, but there were some subjects
that troubled me. Like maths, for example.
I had to study twice as hard for those exams
as for the others.
Dana: Well, you can choose a university course that
doesn't include maths! You're not going to
university to become a maths professor, are
you? Have you decided on a course yet?
James: I'm thinking of doing English lit. I've done
pretty well in my English lessons, and I have a
knack for writing. I've got a lot ofshort stories
written, and one day, I hope to write a novel.
Dana: That's fantastic. You don't need to worry about
maths then. You might be able to include some
psychology or philosophy on your course, but
you'll probably enjoy those. You can always
hire a private tutor if any courses trouble you.
James: That's a good idea. I suppose we all have to put
in some extra studying/or the courses that we
find difficult.
Dana: I'm the opposite to you in terms of strengths
and weaknesses. I'm not so good at English
literature. I love to read a good book now and
again, but I just read them for entertainment.
I could never analyse them.
James: Well, we're all different! I'll be lookingforward
to taking some English literature courses.
Hopefully the more difficult topics won't be
too bad.
Dana: Yes, and don't listen to everything your brother
tells you!
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Presenter: Hi everyone and welcome to our
programme, Health Today. With us is
medical professional Laura Jones, who
is here to talk about traditional Chinese
medicine, or TCM, as it's often called.
Thanks for joining us today, Laura.
Speaker: Thanks for having me.
Presenter: Can you tell us a bit about what you do?
Speaker: Certainly. I work as a hospital
administrator and I manage the day-to-day
workings of the hospital. I'm also a trained
general practitioner with about 15 years of
practice behind me, which I started as soon
as possible after medical school. I've been a
hospital administrator for 2 years now, and
I love it, although I do miss seeing my old
patients now and again.
Presenter: And how did you become interested in TCM?
Speaker: Well, as a hospital administrator, part of
my job is to make sure I know about alt
the trends in medicine. TCM is a hot topic
in the medical community because more
and more p eople are becoming interested in
alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs. My
husband also happens to be Chinese, so I
suppose you could say I also have a personal
interest in TCM.
Presenter: What do you think of these remedies? Do
they work better than traditional m edicine?
Speaker: That's a very good question. It's a huge
debate in the field of m edicine. No one
is quite sure of the answer because there
haven't been enough studies about TCM.
We don't know how it affects the body,
what amounts are appropriate to prescribe,
or how often it should be used. And the
personal testimonies by people who have
used it vary widely.
Presenter: So some people say it works for them, and
others say it doesn't, correct?
Speaker: Exactly. And we can't accept that as a basis
ofproof We need proper clinical trials using
TCM, and we need to m onitor things like
heart rate and blood pressure. We need to
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study its lasting effects as well. TCM has
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Ihe internet has become a major news provider that
many people rely on to get their information. The
number of news sites has grown rapidly since the
early days of the internet, and because of this, people
wonder if all of this news is factual and trustworthy.
In my opinion, I think we need to be careful what we
believe on some online news sites. Some websites have
a high quality of news, but others may not follow good
standards. They may be operated by individuals who
don't always print the truth, either because they don't
care to do so or because they don't have the expertise
to ensure their facts are correct.
I think some people believe that all online news sites
are trustworthy. They may visit one site, read a piece
of information there, and accept it as the truth.
Perhaps they assume the site is dependable because
it has a professional-looking design and format.
The problem with this is that although the news site
may look good, it may not have good publishing
standards or qualified journalists and writers. The
information they write may be useful, but until you've
determined that the site is trustworthy, you shouldn't
assume that until you have investigated it.
In conclusion, I believe that online news is a valuable
resource, but we must be careful what we believe. Any
piece of information we read should be verified on
websites or other news sources that we trust completely.
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Task 2 Sample answer:
What events will take place at the fair?
Is there an admission fee to enter the fair?
What sort of items will be for sale?
What time will the fair begin?
What type offood will be on offer?
Task 3 Sample answer:
I've chosen photo number 3. I took this photo while
I was on holiday with my family six months ago. It's of
a narrow bridge that we came across in a forest that we
were hiking through. The bridge crosses quite a steep
valley with a river running down it. And as you can see
from all the white water, the water's moving very quickly!
Many people visit this bridge because it's beautiful,
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and it's quite fun - and a little scary - to cross it. It's siefe,
because the bridge is well made, but it can be frightening
to look down while you're on it. The bridge has been
there for several years and it's a very special feature of
the forest. I took this photo because I thought crossing
the bridge was a really great experience. I'm showing you
this photo because I wondered whether you've ever been
on a bridge like this. Have you crossed one, or would you
cross it ifyou had the chance? Would you feel scared?
I recommend it ifyou're brave enough!
Task 4 Sample answer:
These photos show different types of officers dealing
with public safety. In the left photo, we can see a
policeman talking on a radio. I think it might be a radio
in his car. From the expression on his face, he's talking
about something very serious. In the right photo, we
can see firefighters dealing with a serious fire. There's
a firefighter at the bottom of a huge ladder, and he's
looking up at another firefighter right at the top of the
ladder. Both pictures show people doing difficult jobs
in an effort to make things safe for others. The difference
is the specific type ofjob, and I think the level of danger
is different as well. As a policeman, you do have a risky
job, as sometimes you come into contact with criminals
and other dangerous people, but that probably happens
quite rarely. In the picture of the firefighters, however,
it seems that the situation is far more dangerous.
The man or woman at the top of the ladder could ·
lose their life if something goes wrong. They could get
burnt by the flames, choke and suffer health problems
from the smoke, or maybe even get trapped in the
burning building. I think I would prefer to be the police
officer, simply because the job seems to be safer. I think
firefighters do an amazing job and I have an enormous
amount of respect for them, but it's not a job I could
personally do.
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How was your weekend, Lionel? Did you do
anything to get ready for going back to school?
~: Yeah, in fact I did. My mum took me on a
little shopping spree. I picked up some new
trousers and a few new shirts. I also got some
school supplies, you know, pens and pencils
etc. I wanted to get some video games, but
Mum said she was only buying school-related
items.
Sonia: Oh. It's nice to have some new clothes for
school, though. Were there a lot ofpeople out?
LJonel: Oh yeah, the shopping centre was packed.
I met some classmates, like Neil and Jody.
Seems that they had the same idea I had.
Sonia: Well, school starts next week, so it's time to
get prepared. My dad and I went a week ago,
when the sales first started. Hardly anyone
was around, actually. We went on a Thursday,
though. I'm sure it was busy that weekend.
Although I did get to do something really cool
at a mobile phone display.
Lionel: Oh I saw that! Some guy was stopping people
and asking them questions. What was that all
about?
Sonia: The guy caught me just as I was passing by.
I wasn't paying attention, or I would have
avoided him. But actually he was really nice
and funny.
Lionel: What did he say to you?
Sonia: He asked me how I communicate with friends,
if it's by email or text, or if I make calls, and if
I like to take photos with my phone. Actually,
the whole mini-interview was on camera, so
I might be in one of their adverts.
Lionel: That's cool. Did you sign up for their phone
service?
Sonia: The funny thing was, he didn't try to sell me
anything. He just asked if they could use the
video footage in one of their adverts, and
I signed a form saying it was OK.
Lionel: I see. They wanted to make an impression on
you. If they use you in one of their adverts,
maybe you'll consider using their service.
Sonia: Right! Anyway, it was all good fun. I'm quite
happy with my phone package though, so
I won't be switching any time soon.
Lionel: You might change your mind ifyou see your
face on television!
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Presenter: Hi everyone and welcome to our programme,
School Talk. Our guest today is education
specialist Robin Collins. She's here to talk
about a study involving kids' attitudes towards
homework. Thanks for being here, Robin.
Speaker: My pleasure.
Presenter: So tell us a little bit about your study.
Speaker: One focus of the study was to gather
information about the amount ofhomework
students in the UK were given throughout the
school year. We measured it by how much
time students spent doing the homework. We
found quite a few variations between the level
of education and the amount of homework.
Naturally, as the level of education increases,
so does the amount of homework.
Presenter: What results did you find from that?
Speaker: Well, we found that among primary
schoolchildren, about 43% of them were
not given any homework at all. A quart<!r
of them - 25% - were given homework that
took them half an hour to do. About 16%
spent a full hour doing their homework, and
about 10% spent more than an hour. The
numbers changed quite a bit when looking
at secondary schoolchildren.
Presenter: And how did they differ?
Speaker: Firstly, we found that all children received
some form of homework. So, there was no
category in which children were not given
any homework at all, as with primary
children. About 20% of them said it took half
an hour to do their homework, and about
40% needed an hour. Twenty per cent needed
an hour and a half, and 13% needed two
hours. We compared all of this data to data
that had been gathered in other countries,
and we found that English schoolchildren,
in general, are given less homework.
Presenter: Interesting. Do they get more homework
in one subject than others?
Speaker: Yes, we found that students were given
reading assignments the most often, more
than once a week. That was at the primary
education level. At the same level, we saw
maths homework given only once a week,
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/:en a person becomes famous, people want to learn
every aspect of their life. It can be unfortunate
::~e famous person, because it means they lose a
_,.,. deal of their privacy. Should they simply come to
aped this when they become famous?
my opinion, famous people should have the right to
ilnnand that certain parts of their life should remain
?"'ate. For example, if a celebrity has children, the
:- es of their children should be protected. This is so
;~t their children don't suffer from the pressures of
ame at such an early age.
: believe some people think that celebrities should just
expect that they are going to be photographed at all
times, even when they're just out shopping, or when
they're relaxing in their own homes. They think that
is the price of being rich and famous, and celebrities
chose this lifestyle so they shouldn't complain when
photographers follow them around everywhere.
I don't agree with this view because I think many
celebrities pursued a life in film, music or art because
they love the craft, and they shouldn't be chased
around and made to feel uncomfortable in life, just
so photographers can sell photos and magazines can
make money.
In conclusion, I think celebrities have the right to
demand a certain level ofprivacy. No one should lose
the ability to keep certain intimate aspects of their life
private.
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Task 2 Sample answer:
What types of arrangements do you offer?
Do you provide a delivery service?
Is the cost of delivery included in the price?
Do you also sell plants?
What other products do you sell in your shop?
Task 3 Sample answer:
I've chosen photo number one. This is a photo of a stray
cat in the street near my house. I took this photo some
years ago when I was out in my neighbourhood. There
aren't normally a lot of stray cats around, so I was
surprised to see it. He looked fairly healthy, although
I thought he was a bit skinny. I say 'he', although it could
have been female. I felt sorry for him because he was
all alone without a home. I imagined he probably had
a difficult time finding food. I wanted to do something
for him, but I couldn't just take him home. Hopefull;i
someone from an animal shelter came to pick him up.
That's where most of the stray cats and dogs in my
neighbourhood go, until homes can be found for them.
Actually, I wasn't sure that he didn't belong to someone,
so I took this photo in case someone mentioned that
they'd lost a cat. I'm showing the photo to you because
I'm wondering ifyou have a lot of stray cats in your
town, and how people deal with the problem there.
I think it's very sad when people don't look after animals
properly.
Task 4 Sample answer:
These photos show types of cars. On the left we can see
a large car that can seat several people. It's probably
appropriate for a family offour or five. On the right
we can see a type ofsports car which can only seat
two people. The pictures are similar in that they show
modern cars, but the types of cars are very different.
I imagine the car on the left is used to carry things
round town, such as bringing groceries home from the
supermarket, or taking kids to sports practice or to visit
friends and relatives. It's great for carrying round large
items as well, for example, ifyou visit a furniture shop
and buy a big piece offurniture. It would also be good
for day trips or holidays, as it's got plenty of room for
luggage and equipment. Basically, it's more of a prai:tical
car than the sports car. The sports car, on the other hand,
is very attractive to look at. It's probably a lot more
expensive, but there's not a lot you can do with it. You
could drive it round town and show it off to your friends,
but you couldn't take many ofyour friends for a ride in
it - only one at a time! Also, it has much less space for
carrying things. You could only transport things in the
passenger seat, providing that no one else was with you.
I think I would prefer the larger car because there are
many more things I could do with it, and I'd also like the
option of riding with a group offriends. I wouldn't be
able to afford the sports car anyway, but I wouldn't mind
taking it for a drive, just to see what it's like!
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- and wonder how they got famous. And you can't
:: bu; gasp when you find out how much they make.
JE:SJns o_fpounds come into their bank accounts every
...... and for what? I can't believe anybody likes th em!
~ E: It's always such a treat to see famous people in
- ~ e. I've even stood for a couple of hours in a queue
5W)1i to my favourite author and get an autographed
, ~·his latest title. I suppose for a famous author, the
s.zr.e is usually more civilised. But for actors and singers,
see people screaming and jumping up and down. It's as
'd-.cir life depends on meeting this person. It's just sad!
Speaker F: We admire celebrities for all they have to
_-er the world. We are amazed by their energy, their
-"±!fry to entertain a crowd. They're like gods sometimes!
Then we see some random photo of them tripping down
th~ stairs or making a bizarre face. The paparazzi love
:J snap those shots. We like looking at them, maybe
;ot because we're happy to see them fall, but because it
reminds us that they're human.
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Tracy: Hi Mike, I haven't seen you for a while. What
are you up to these days?
.\tfike: Oh hi, Tracy! Things are going well. School's
fine, no problems there. My brother's on a
break from cookery school, so he's home for a
few days. He's been giving me culinary lessons.
It's amazing what you can do with food!
Tracy: That sounds fun. What sort of things have you
learnt?
Mike: Well, I've never been much good at cooking,
but Harry's persuaded me to learn the art.
This may sound simple, but he taught me how
to make a really flavourful spaghetti sauce.
I was so used to pouring it from a jar, I didn't
realise you could actually make it!
Tracy: Oh yeah, my mum has made it on occasion.
It takes a bit of work, though. It's much easier
to get the ready-made kind, but it tastes so
much better when you make it fresh. What
else have you Learnt?
Mike: He's taught me how to be faster in the kitchen.
When I chop things, I'm usually really slow.
I try to cut all the pieces evenly. Or if I'm
dicing something, I start the wrong way and
end up making a mess.
Tracy: I know what you mean. My mum's shown
me how to chop. With carrots or peppers, for
instance, you're supposed to cut long ways first,
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then chop the long strips into smaller pieces.
You haven't learned that from your mum?
Mike: Like I said, I don't spend much time in the
kitchen. I think my brother wants to show off
his skills though.
Tracy: Have you learnt how to make anything really
complicated?
Mike: We made dinner one night with roasted
chicken, sauteed asparagus with cheese sauce,
and oven-roasted potatoes. I think each of
those things is easy to do, but doing them all at
once was really tricky.
Tracy: Wow, that's impressive. How did it turn out?
Mike: Well, luckily my brother was there to guide
m e. He reminded me to check the food to
see if it was done. And he would tell me that
something wasn't done when I thought it was.
The potatoes needed ten minutes longer than
I thought, but everything was fine in the end!
Tracy: Well I'm glad you're enjoying the experience.
You'll have to cook dinner for me someday!
Mike: Deal!
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Presenter: Hi everyone and welcome to the
programme, Acting Up. With us today is
dialect coach Paul Richards, who's going
to talk about his work with people and
accents. Thanks for being here, Paul.
Speaker: You're welcome.
Presenter: So for starters, tell us what you do exactly.
Speaker: I do a couple of things. One is I work with
entertainers, such as actors, in helping
them adopt accents for productions set in
past eras or specific geographical locations.
Some actors - although very talented - need
a bit of extra help getting the pronunciation
perfect. I also help individuals who simply
want to improve their pronunciation, such as
second-language learners who want to sound
more like natives.
Presenter: With actors, do you work on set or do you
meet them privately?
Speaker: Generally, I work with them at the film or
TV studio. We meet at various times. Some
meetings are arranged during the very
first read-through of a script. Other times,
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Music relaxes us, or allows us to dance and have
a good time. There are many ways to listen to music,
hether live, through concerts and performances,
or recorded, through music players and the internet.
is a live show always inferior to a studio recording?
In my opinion, I think a live show is always a better
experience than listening to recorded music. A live
performance is more than just hearing the music;
it's an opportunity to see the performers you admire
demonstrating their skills in front ofyour eyes. There
is a unique quality to the music also, as performers
often make small changes to songs.
I imagine some people think that listening to recorded
music is a better experience in terms of enjoying the
music. Music that's recorded in a studio shows the best
side of a singer's voice, and the sound is much clearer
than what you would hear at a concert.
Still, although live music may not be perfect,
I think it is a much more exciting experience. There
is a fantastic atmosphere at a live concert, and the
roar and applause of the crowd add a special quality
to the performance. You don't get that with recorded
music.
In conclusion, I would say there are benefits to both
live and recorded music, but I disagree that a live
music performance is always inferior to a studio
recording because the atmosphere of the live experience
makes it much more exciting.
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Task 2 Sample answer:
\\'hat are your rates for the service?
What kind of service do you provide exactly?
What are the usual times for your cleaners to visit?
Who provides the cleaning supplies - do I do that or are
they provided by your service?
Do you offer a guarantee f or the service?
Task 3 Sample answer:
I have chosen photo number three. This is a photo I took
while I was on holiday last summer. It's a photo of a
person doing windsurfi ng in the sea near where we were
staying. It's a really dramatic photo, isn't it? As you can see
by looking at the water, it was quite windy that day, which
is perfect for windsurfing. The windsurfer is holding onto
the handle bar very tightly and using his body and the sail
to steer the board. It looks easy to do, but I imagine it's
actually really difficult. I don't know how you would get
the sail up in the air once you were in the water. It must
take a great deal ofskill and strength to do so. It's de.finitely
something I'd like to try one day. There must be lessons
you can take to learn how to do it. I took this photo just as
the person was about to go over a big wave. I'm showing
the photo to you because I thought it was quite impressive,
and I wondered ifyou've ever tried windsurfing. Maybe
one of these days we can have a go together, if you like.
Task 4 Sample answer:
These photos both show pictures of buildings. In the photo
on the left, we can see a brand new office tower. It's got
several floors and is made ofglass and steel. There are
probably great views from the top floors. I'm sure it's
got all the modern conveniences that businesses need
to function, such as large conference rooms and lots of
internet connection points. It's probably equipped with air-
conditioning, modern lifts, and a large, stylish reception
area. In the photo on the right, we can see an older
building. It looks as though it was built over a hundred
years ago, maybe more. It's built in a style that I think is
very elegant, and it's interesting to look at. But the exterior
of the building is in need of a few repairs, and it's probably
very outdated inside and lacking modern facilities. Safety
might be an issue in this building as well, because there
may be electrical problems or a lack of exits in case offire.
The thing these buildings have in common is that they are
used as a place of business. The differences are in their
age, size and condition. I believe I would prefer the more
modern building because I think the working experience
in such a building would be easier and more enjoyable
than in the old building. I think the old building should be
preserved, because it's a part of history, but it needs to be
improved so that it's more pleasant to work in.
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