File Tests Audioscript

File 1
Listening 1

Receptionist: Good afternoon. The Townhouse. How can I help you?

Ralph: Can I make a reservation, please?
Receptionist: Certainly. What day?
Ralph: Thursday night, please.
Receptionist: Right, tomorrow night.
Ralph: Yes, that’s right.
Receptionist: What time?
Ralph: A table for four people at 8 o’clock.
Receptionist: 8 o’clock. A table for four. What’s your name?
Ralph: My name’s Ralph Lanegan.
Receptionist: Sorry, what’s your surname?
Ralph: Lanegan.
Receptionist: How do you spell it?
Ralph: L-A-N-E-G-A-N.
Receptionist: Thank you. Ok Mr Lanegan. You have a table for 4 people at 8 o’clock on
Thursday evening. See you then.
Ralph: Thank you, bye.

File 1
Listening 2

1
Mark: I have a reservation
Receptionist: What’s your name?
Mark: Mark Ellison
Receptionist: How do you spell your surname?
Mark: E-L-L-I-S-O-N

2
Receptionist: Here you are. Ellison.
Mark: That’s right.
Receptionist: You’re in room 331. (Three-three-one)
Mark: Room 331 (Three-three-one). Thanks.

3
Receptionist: Can I help you?
Ana : Yes, I’m here for my classes.
Receptionist: Right. What’s your name?
Ana: My name is Ana Gonzalez.
Receptionist: How do you spell your surname?
Ana: It’s G-O-N-Z-A-L-E-Z.

4
Receptionist: Hi Ana. Are you from Spain?
Ana: No, I’m not. I’m from Mexico.
Receptionist: Mexico.
Ana: Yes, that’s right.

5
Receptionist: Right. You’re in room 6.
Ana: Is the English class on Friday?
Receptionist: Let me check. No, it isn’t. It’s on Thursday.
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File 2
Listening 1

Holiday rep: Good morning, Sun2Sun holidays. How can I help you?
Caller: Hi, I’d like to book a holiday for two people.
Holiday rep: Of course. Where do you want to go?
Caller: I’d like to book a holiday to Egypt.
Holiday rep: There’s a two-week holiday in Luxor for £450 per person.
Caller: That sounds nice.
Holiday rep: What’s your name, please?
Caller: It’s Ibrahim Selek and my friend’s name is Osman Tariq.
Holiday rep: How do you spell your last name?
Caller: S-E-L-E-K
Holiday rep: And how do you spell your friend’s last name?
Caller: It’s T-A-R-I-Q
Holiday rep: Thank you. What is your phone number or email address?
Caller: I’m sorry, no email, but my phone number is 0102-334-6975.
Holiday rep: That’s 0102-334-6975 ?
Caller: Yes, that’s right.
Holiday rep: What’s your nationality?
Caller: We are Turkish.
Holiday rep: Do you want to pay now?
Caller: Yes, please. Can I pay by credit card?
Holiday rep: Of course. What’s the number on the card?
Caller: It’s 0098 4551 3826 7452.
Holiday rep: Okay. I’ll book that for you now.
Caller Thank you. Bye.

File 2
Listening 2

1
Reiko: Is this class 12, the English class?
Teacher: Yes, please sit down. I’m Mr Martin. What’s your name?
Reiko: My name’s Reiko.
Mei: And my name’s Mei.
Teacher Are you from China?
Mei: No, we aren’t. We’re Japanese.

2
Max: It’s my birthday tomorrow.
Jo: Congratulations, Max. How old are you?
Max: Today?
Jo: Yes.
Max: I’m 17 today, but tomorrow I’m 18.
Jo: Really. I’m 18 too.

3
Ellie: Is your email address May.Chang@super.com?
May: No, it isn’t. It’s May.Yang@super.co.uk.
Ellie : Sorry … May.Chang@super.co.uk
May: No, May.Yang …
Ellie: Ok, thanks.
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Wayne: This is my teacher. Mr Hall.
Robert: Nice to meet you. I’m Robert Andersen.
Teacher: Nice to meet you, too. Your last name is Andersen?
Robert: Yes, that’s right.
Teacher: Is that –EN or –ON?
Robert: -EN

5
Jenny: Your French is really good, Tomas.
Tomas: Thanks.
Jenny: Are you from France?
Tomas: No, I’m not. My mother is French and my father is German.
Jenny: Okay, and are you French?
Tomas: No, I’m not. I’m Swiss.

File 3
Listening 1

Security Guard: Excuse me, sir.

Passenger: Yes.
Security Guard: Can I have your passport, please?
Passenger: Yes, it’s in my pocket. Here you are.
Security Guard: Is this your bag?
Passenger: No, it isn’t. That’s my bag.
Security Guard: Okay. What’s in the bag?
Passenger: In it? Umm … my house keys and my wallet.
Security Guard: Is your mobile phone in the bag?
Passenger: No it isn’t. It’s here.
Security Guard: Anything else?
Passenger: Umm .. yes. A book.
Security Guard: What’s this in the bag?
Passenger: Those? They are my glasses.
Security Guard: Ah, okay. You can go.
Passenger: Thank you.

File 3
Listening 2

1
Man: Can I help you Madam?
Woman: I’m not sure. I want a souvenir for my son.
Man: How old is he?
Woman: He’s ten.
Man: How about a T-shirt or this football scarf?
Woman: Not the scarf … the T-shirt. How much is it?
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Woman: How much are the sandwiches?
Man: The cheese sandwich is £4 and the chicken sandwich is £5.50.
Woman: Can I have a chicken sandwich, please?
Man: Sure. Anything else?
Woman: Yes, an orange juice.
Man: Right, a chicken sandwich and an orange juice.
Woman: How much is that?
Man: The chicken sandwich is £5.50 and the orange juice is £2 so that’s £7.50, please.

3
Man: Oh no! Where are my glasses?
Woman: Are your glasses in your bag?
Man: No, they aren’t.
Woman: Are they in your pocket?
Man: Err, … no.
Woman: Are those your glasses on the table?
Man: Oh, yes. Thank you.

4
Woman: Can I have a sandwich, please?
Waiter: Sure. Anything else?
Woman: Yes, a tea please.
Waiter: Milk?
Woman: No, thanks. How much is it?
Waiter: That’s £6.20, please.

5
Woman: How much is this cap?
Man: Let me see. The small caps are £2.99 and the big caps are £4.99.
Woman: This is a big cap.
Man: Right. So that’s £4.99.
Woman: Here you are.
Man: Thank you.

File 4
Listening 1

Melanie Is this a photo of your family on your tablet, Larry?

Larry Yes, it is.
Melanie Who’s this?
Larry That’s my mother.
Melanie Wow! She’s beautiful. How old is she?
Larry She’s 76 this year.
Melanie And is this your sister?
Larry Yes, it is. It’s my sister, Eva, and her family.
Melanie So these are her two children.
Larry Yes, Jake and Alicia.
Melanie You have a brother as well, don’t you?
Larry Yes, but he isn’t married.
Melanie He’s a doctor, isn’t he?
Larry No, that’s Rebecca’s brother.
Melanie So your wife’s brother is the doctor …
Larry Yes, that’s right.
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File 4
Listening 2

1
Man: Do you prefer French or Italian food?
Woman: Actually, the new restaurant in the city centre is very good.
Man: Isn’t it Spanish?
Woman: Spanish food is my favourite.
Man: I have a reservation there tomorrow evening!

2
Amy: Emily, is that your sister?
Emily: Where?
Amy: Over there.
Emily: With the long brown hair?
Amy: Yes.
Emily: No, my sister’s got short hair and she doesn’t have glasses.

3
Man: This is a great car.
Woman: Hmm, red cars are nice, but this car is very expensive.
Man: What about that car? It’s a fast sports car.
Woman: Sorry, it’s very small. I have a big family.
Man: Right, … How about this car? It’s a family car.
Woman: Wow! This is the perfect car. Great. Here’s my card.

4
Woman: Who’s Amanda?
Man: Amanda?
Woman: Yes, who is she?
Man: That’s my brother’s wife.
Woman: Isn’t her name Amy?
Man: No, that’s our mother.

5
Woman: Oh, your new watch is very nice.
Man: Actually it’s an antique, so it is old.
Woman: Is it expensive?
Man: Yes, it is, but it’s really good.
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File 5
Listening 1

Keiko: Good morning, Rob.

Rob: Good morning, Keiko.
Keiko: What’s that?
Rob: Breakfast. Sausage, eggs, toast and coffee.
Keiko: Do you usually eat a big breakfast?
Rob: No, at home I just have toast and coffee, but when I’m in a hotel I have a traditional
English breakfast.
Keiko: I see. Right … time to get my breakfast.
Rob: What do you have for breakfast?
Keiko: Orange juice, fruit and this …
Rob: Ah, a croissant … is that what you usually eat for breakfast?
Keiko: No, I usually have fruit. I like healthy food.
Rob: That’s good. Do you eat fruit at home?
Keiko: Yes, but not when I go to Japan to see my parents.
Rob: What do you usually eat in Japan?
Keiko: A traditional Japanese breakfast is miso soup, rice, vegetables and green
tea.
Rob: Soup and rice for breakfast? Is that what your parents have for breakfast?
Keiko: Yes, it is. It’s very good.

File 5
Listening 2

1
Woman: Excuse me, what time is it?
Man: I’m not sure. What time is your flight?
Woman: It’s at half past eight.
Man: Don’t worry. You aren’t late.

2
Stewardess: Do you want the chicken or the fish for lunch?
Man: Oh, I don’t eat meat.
Stewardess: Okay, that’s easy then. Here’s your meal – enjoy.
Man: Thank you.

3
Man: What do you usually do after work?
Woman: I usually go to the gym and then go home and watch TV.
Man: Really! I go to the gym, too.

4
Woman: Do you want a sandwich?
Man: No, thanks. I’m not hungry.
Woman: Really? It’s lunchtime.
Man: Well, I’m not hungry, but I am thirsty.
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Woman: Excuse me. What time do we arrive in London?
Man: In 45 minutes. Do you live in London?
Woman: No, I don’t.
Man: Oh?
Woman: I’m from Germany. I live in Hamburg, but I’m on holiday with my family.

File 6
Listening 1

Interviewer: What do you do Ana-Maria?

Ana-Maria: I’m a journalist.
Interviewer: Wow! Do you work on TV?
Ana-Maria: No, I don’t. I work at a newspaper.
Interviewer: What do you like about your job?
Ana-Maria: Well, it’s very interesting. I always do different things. Sometimes I get up at six
o’clock in the morning …
Interviewer: That’s very early …
Ana-Maria: Yes, but it’s okay because sometimes I finish work at two or three o’clock in the
afternoon. The newspaper office is near my flat. I always walk to work, so that’s nice.
I usually go to a small café before work and have a coffee and a croissant for
breakfast, but sometimes I’m late and I don’t have time.
Interviewer: Do you always work in the office?
Ana-Maria: No, sometimes I work from home.
Interviewer: Do you work at the weekend?
Ana-Maria: Yes, sometimes I do when there’s a big news story, but not always.
Interviewer: What do you do when you aren’t at work?
Ana-Maria: I usually go to the gym after work and in the evenings I always listen to music and
read a book, but I never read the newspaper …
Interviewer: [laughs]
Ana-Maria: I know, I work at a newspaper, but I don’t read newspapers.

File 6
Listening 2

1
Woman: What do you usually eat for lunch?
Man: Well, I never have a big lunch. I usually have a salad or a sandwich.
What about you?
Woman: Mmm, I never have lunch.
Man: Really?
Woman: Well, sometimes I have fruit.
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Dan: What does your husband do, Emily?
Emily: He’s a teacher.
Dan: Oh, does he work in a school?
Emily: No, he doesn’t.
Dan: Oh, so he works at the university?
Emily: No, he works at home.
Dan: At home?
Emily: Yes, he teaches our three children

3
Alex: What time do you finish work, Elmira?
Elmira: Today I finish at 6 o’clock.
Alex: Do you always work late?
Elmira: No, just on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Usually I finish at half past four.
Alex: Right. Do you want to come to the cinema on Friday?
Elmira: Sure, what time?
Alex: How about five o’clock?
Elmira: Perfect.

4
Tourist: Excuse me. When does the tour start?
Guide: We usually have three tours at 10 o’clock in the morning and at half past one and 3
o’clock in the afternoon.
Tourist: Usually?
Guide: Yes, today we just have the tour in the morning.
Tourist: Ah, okay. Can I buy two tickets for that tour, please?
Guide: Certainly. That’s £15, please.

5
Matt: Do you always walk to work?
Nicky: No I don’t. I usually take the train. What about you?
Matt: I don’t live near the office so I usually go by car.
Nicky: Why don’t you use the train?
Matt: It’s too expensive.
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File 7
Listening 1

Interviewer: Hello. Can I ask you some questions?

Man: Sure.
Interviewer: Are you married?
Woman: No, he’s my brother.
Interviewer: Sorry!
Woman: Don’t worry. So what are the questions about?
Interviewer: I want to ask about what you do at the weekend.
Man: Well, I usually work.
Interviewer: Really? What do you do?
Man: I’m a waiter in a restaurant.
Interviewer: So you work late at the weekend?
Man: Yes, and I’m always tired after work, so I usually sleep or watch TV.
Interviewer: And what about you?
Woman: I always go out with my friends on Saturday night.
Interviewer: Where do you go?
Woman: It depends. To the cinema or a restaurant …
Interviewer: The restaurant where your brother works?
Woman: No, that’s very expensive.
Interviewer: What’s your favourite part of the weekend?
Woman: Sunday mornings…
Interviewer: Why do you like Sunday mornings?
Woman: Because I can sleep late. I never get up before 10 in the morning on
Sunday.
Man: Well, good for you!
Interviewer: What time do you usually get up on Sunday?
Man: I usually get up at 8 o’clock.
Interview: Do you start work that early?
Man: No, I play football with my friends.
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File 7
Listening 2

1
Man: Do you want to go to the cinema tonight?
Woman: It depends. What’s on?
Man: There’s a new action film and an old western …
Woman: You know I don’t like westerns!
Man: Well, what do you want to see?
Woman: How about that science fiction film that’s on?
Man: Ok, that sounds good.

2
Director: Right. Listen to me, please.
Actor: OK.
Director: Do everything I say. Walk to Max, say ‘Don’t talk to her!’ and then sit down.
Actor: Right, ‘Don’t talk to him … sorry, me.’
Director: No, ‘Don’t talk to her.’
Actor: OK, I understand.
Director: OK everyone … ready … action!

3
Ricardo: Hi Juan, do you want to play tennis with me tomorrow?
Juan: I’m sorry, Ricardo, but I have work to do in the office tomorrow.
Ricardo: Really? Do you always work on Saturdays?
Juan: No, I don’t. I usually go to the mountains with my family.
Ricardo: That sounds nice.

4
Woman: Do you like action films?
Man: Not really and I don’t like American films.
Woman: Really?
Man: No, I think they’re awful.
Woman: What are your favourite films then?
Man: I like French and Spanish films.
Woman: I like those too, but I think my favourite films are from China.

5
Ben: Megan, when’s your birthday?
Megan: It’s tomorrow.
Ben: Wow! So on the 26th of July.
Megan: No, today’s the 26th!
Ben: Oh yes, so it is.
Megan: What about your birthday, Ben?
Ben: It’s next month on the fifth.
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File 8
Listening 1

Tom: Are you free, Rosa?

Rosa: Yes. Why?
Tom: Well, I need to write about my friends for my homework, so I want to ask you some questions
about your life. Is that okay?
Rosa: Sure.
Tom: Great. So what do you like doing in your free time?
Rosa: Well, I enjoy going for walks and I love doing yoga.
Tom: So you like being outside …
Rosa: Well, it depends. I don’t like it when I’m hot.
Tom: And do you like sports?
Rosa: That depends. I like cycling and swimming, but I don’t like running.
Tom: What about watching sports?
Rosa: Oh no, I hate watching sports and I don’t like watching TV.
Tom: You don’t like watching TV?
Rosa: No, I like doing things with my friends.
Tom: What do you like doing with your friends?
Rosa: I love eating out and camping.
Tom: Wow! That’s really interesting.
Rosa: Yes, when I’m at home in my country I usually go camping with my boyfriend. He likes taking
photos and we like swimming.
Tom: What does he take photos of?
Rosa: Well, in our country he takes photos of places outside, but when we visit other countries he
enjoys taking photos of the people we meet.
Tom: So you like travelling.
Rosa: Oh yes, I love travelling, but I hate flying …
Tom: So how do you go to different countries?
Rosa: I enjoy driving, so we usually go to places by car. It’s great when you want to go camping …
Tom: Thanks, Rosa. That’s really interesting information.
Rosa: You’re welcome!
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File 8
Listening 2

1
Man: Excuse me! You can’t take photos here.
Woman: Oh! I’m sorry.
Man: That’s okay.
Woman: Where can I take photos?
Man: You can take photos outside the museum.
Woman: Okay. Thank you.

2
Woman: What do you like doing in your free time?
Man: I love cooking.
Woman: Really? What kind of food do you cook?
Man: A lot of different kinds, but my favourite is Chinese.
Woman: Ugh! I hate Chinese food.

3
Woman: Excuse me! Can I park here?
Man: No, you can’t. Look, the sign says no parking.
Woman: Oh, yes. Do you know where I can park?
Man: Yes, you can park near the market.
Woman: Ok, thank you.

4
Woman: Do you think the shops are open?
Man: At nine o’clock in the evening?
Woman: You know I love shopping.
Man: Yes, but you can’t shop all the time.
Woman: Oh yes I can.
Man: How? The shops are closed.
Woman: I know, but I can shop online

5
Woman: Do you like doing sport?
Man: Not really, I prefer watching it. What about you?
Woman: I love doing sport.
Man: What’s your favourite sport?
Woman: I love playing tennis.
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File 9

Listening 1

Eva: Hi Gabor, where are you? Are you at work?

Gabor: No, I’m in the car.
Eva: So you’re driving home …
Gabor: Yes, I know I’m late, but the traffic is bad. What are you doing at the moment?
Eva: I’m doing the housework.
Gabor: Again? But you do the housework every day.
Eva: Yes, I know, but it’s important.
Gabor: What about Silvia, is she helping you?
Eva: No, she isn’t. She’s in her bedroom.
Gabor: What’s she doing up there?
Eva: I hope she’s doing her homework, but I think she’s talking online to her friends.
Gabor: You’re probably right. Is Adam at home?
Eva: No. Remember he’s staying at Peter’s today.
Gabor: Oh yes.
Eva: Gabor? Gabor?
Gabor: Sorry, I’m stopping at the supermarket.
Eva: Why? What are you buying there?
Gabor: I want to buy something special for dinner.
Eva: Ok, see you soon.

File 9
Listening 2

1
Man: How are you going to the airport?
Woman: I’m getting a taxi.
Man: Really? They’re very expensive.
Woman: I know, but I’m in a hurry.
Man: Why don’t you get the bus?
Woman: Oh no, that’s very slow. I don’t want to be late.

2
Jo: Hi Paul! Where are you?
Paul: Hi, I’m on holiday in Italy.
Jo: Wow. Where are you staying?
Paul: I’m staying with friends.
Jo: That’s good because hotels are very expensive.
Paul: I know, my parents are staying in a hotel and it’s not cheap.
Jo: Where do your friends live?
Paul: They live in a flat in the city centre so it’s perfect.
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Man: Would you like a burger?
Woman: No, thanks. I don’t like fast food.
Man: Oh, right. Would you like a sandwich then?
Woman: Not really. I’m not very hungry.

4
Alec: Hi Robyn. Where are you?
Robyn: Hi Alec. I’m leaving the train station now.
Alec: Ok, I’m arriving at the bus stop so let’s meet outside the restaurant.
Robyn: OK, see you there in ten minutes

5
Woman: Hi … where are you? I can’t see you.
Man: I’m standing near the entrance to the tube station.
Woman: Okay. What are you wearing?
Man: Wearing?
Woman: Yes, what are you wearing?
Man: Oh, I’m wearing a green coat.
Woman: Are you wearing a black hat?
Man: No, I’m not wearing a hat.
Woman: Oh, I can see you now.
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File 9
Listening 2

Receptionist: Good afternoon, can I help you?

Woman: Yes, do you have a room for tonight?
Receptionist: Let’s see. Yes, there are two rooms.
Woman: Do they have a view of the mountains?
Receptionist: Mmm. One room does, but the second doesn’t.
Woman: Oh. Can I see the room with the view?
Receptionist: Sure. It’s on the third floor.
Woman: Is there a lift?
Receptionist: Yes, there is.
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Receptionist: This is the room.
Woman: Oh, it’s a bit small.
Receptionist: Small? Are you alone?
Woman: No, my husband is waiting outside with the children.
Receptionist: Oh, you need a family room. They’re on the second floor.
Woman: Is there a view from that room?
Receptionist: I’m sorry. No, there isn’t.
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Woman: Oh, this room is very nice. Is there wi-fi?
Receptionist: Yes, there is free wi-fi in the hotel. This is the bathroom. There’s a shower but there
isn’t a bath. Is that okay?
Woman: Yes, that’s fine. Is there a restaurant near the hotel?
Receptionist: Yes, there are three restaurants. There’s an Italian, a Chinese and a place that sells
fast food.
Woman: That’s perfect for the children.
Receptionist: Do you need help with your suitcases?
Woman: No, my husband can get those.

File 10
Listening 2

1
Woman: Where were you yesterday at 7 p.m.?
Man: Let’s see. At 5 I was at the swimming pool …
Woman: Right.
Man: Then I was on the bus.
Woman: Ok and what time were you home?
Man: It was about thirty minutes from the swimming pool ...
Woman: So you were at home at 7?
Man: Yes, I think I was.
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Woman: Hi dear. How’s your hotel?
Man: The food’s delicious and there’s a fantastic view from every room in the
hotel.
Woman: That’s good. Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Man: No, it doesn’t, and there isn’t a gym, but there is a park near here. I can go for a run
there in the morning.

3
Man: Where’s the remote control for the TV?
Woman: It’s on the table.
Man: No it isn’t.
Woman: Well that’s where it was.
Man: It’s not there now.
Woman: Look under the table.
Man: No. Oh, here it is.
Woman: Where was it?
Man: It was under the chair.

4
Man: Were you at the beach on Saturday?
Woman: No, I wasn’t.
Man: Oh, but it was lovely today.
Woman: I know. Don’t worry! I was in my garden. What about you?
Man: I was in the park with my friends.

5
Javier: Were you at home last night, Anton?
Anton: No, I wasn’t.
Javier: Where were you?
Anton: I was with Jess.
Javier: So you were together all evening?
Anton: Yes, we were.
Javier: Really?
Anton: Yes, we were in the shopping centre.
Javier: In the evening?
Anton: Yes. On Wednesdays it’s open until 8 p.m.
Javier: And where were you after 8?
Anton: We were in the cinema from half past eight
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File 11
Listening 1

Luis: You look tired, Ellen.

Ellen: Yes, I am. I was late home last night.
Luis: Really? What happened yesterday?
Ellen: I had a long flight back from New York and I arrived home at 11 o’clock last night.
Luis: Wow! That was late. Were you in New York on holiday?
Ellen: No, I wasn’t. I was there on business.
Luis: How many days were you there?
Ellen: I went for three days, but I rented a car and visited some friends.
Luis: Where do your friends live?
Ellen: Near to New York. It takes about an hour to drive there.
Luis: Did you like New York?
Ellen: Not really, it’s very big and expensive. I went out for a meal one night and the price
was $80.
Luis: That’s not bad …
Ellen: For one person?
Luis: Oh! But you had time to see some friends.
Ellen: Yes, and I had a great time with them.
Luis: What did you do?
Ellen: They live near the beach so we had a party there. It was lovely.
Luis: That sounds nice. And then a long flight home.
Ellen: Yes, I hated the flight. It was really long and I had work in the office this morning.
Luis: Well, tomorrow is Saturday so you can stay at home.

File 11
Listening 2

1
Man: Excuse me! Is there a hotel near here?
Woman: Yes, it’s on the corner of South Road and First Avenue.
Man: Sorry, where’s that?
Woman: Go straight on and then turn left. It’s on the right next to the bank.
Man: Great. Thank you

2
Jenny: Did you have a nice weekend, Paul?
Paul: It was great. What about you?
Jenny: Yes, I had a fantastic time. I went to the park on Sunday for a yoga class.
Paul: Yoga outside?
Jenny: Yes, it’s great when the weather is nice.
Paul: So Sunday was a perfect day for it.

3
Woman: What did you do last night
Man: I stayed at home and watched TV.
Woman: Did you watch the football match?
Man: No, I didn’t. There was a great film on TV that I wanted to see.
Woman: Oh really? I watched the football. It was terrible!
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4
Man: How was your holiday?
Woman: It was great, thanks.
Man: Where did you go?
Woman: We went to Vancouver in Canada.
Man: That’s nice. Did you stay in the city?
Woman: No, we rented a car so we could see a lot of different places.

5
Man: Where did you go for lunch?
Woman: We went to that new Japanese restaurant.
Man: Where is it?
Woman: It’s between the bank and the supermarket.
Man: Oh, yes! What was the food like?
Woman: It was delicious.

File 12
Listening 1

Laura: Hi Francoise, how was your holiday?

Francoise: Hi Laura. It was fantastic – so relaxing.
Laura: That’s good. Where did you go?
Francoise: We went to the south of France.
Laura: Oh, did you go to the beach?
Francoise: No, we didn’t. We went walking in the mountains.
Laura: Wow! That’s hard work. Aren’t you tired?
Francoise: No, I loved it and the views were amazing.
Laura: Did you stay in a hotel?
Francoise: No, we went camping.
Laura: Oh! We went camping on our last holiday.
Francoise: Really? Where did you go?
Laura: We visited some friends in Ireland. They moved there last year.
Francoise: Did you enjoy it?
Laura: The holiday, yes, but not the camping. It rained a lot.
Francoise: Wow!
Laura: I know. And I didn’t pack an umbrella.
Francoise: That doesn’t sound nice. Oh, before I forget. I bought some souvenirs. These are for
you.
Laura: Thank you. They’re lovely.
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File 12
Listening 2

1
Zoe: Did you check-in?
Max: Yes, I checked-in for the flight online.
Zoe: Great. And did you pack your passport?
Max: Yes, it’s in my pocket.
Zoe: Did you book the taxi?
Max: No, I didn’t.
Zoe: Oh Max. Do it now, please.

2
Filipe: Hi Carmen, I didn’t see you yesterday.
Carmen: Hi Filipe, no I wasn’t in the office yesterday.
Filipe: Were you on holiday?
Carmen: No, I stayed at home. I had a lot of work to finish.
Filipe: Did you finish it?
Carmen: Yes, I did. What about you? What did you do yesterday?
Filipe: I was here in the office. I had two meetings

3
Asya: Did you have a good weekend, Elif?
Elif: Yes, I did. I didn’t work at all. I read a book and relaxed. What about you Asya?
Asya: I was very busy.
Elif: Did you work?
Asya: No, I didn’t. I stayed at home and studied.
Elif: Studied?
Asya: Yes, I have my driving test on Wednesday

4
Woman: Did you enjoy your holiday?
Man: Yes, thanks. The hotel was nice and the views were great.
Woman: What about the food?
Man: Fantastic. I had bread and cheese and juice for breakfast every morning. The only thing I
missed was my coffee.
Woman: Why?
Man: The coffee was awful! Oh, and so was the weather.

5
Jess: Where did you go last night?
Clare: I went to the cinema with my boyfriend.
Jess: What did you see?
Clare: Well he wanted to see the new horror film and I wanted to see a comedy.
Jess: So which film did you choose?
Clare: Finally we watched an action film with Tom Cruise.