LISTENING UNIT 20

1.

Girl: Have you tried that new clothes shop yet?

Boy: Which one, the one next to Debbie's?

Girl: No, the one opposite, Typhoon.

Boy: Oh, yes! I was in there last week. I think you'd like it. The clothes are fine- very
fashionable and not too expensive. The music’s a bit loud for my taste, but I know you don't
mind that. They play your kind of stuff. The only thing that might put you off is the staff. You
know the kind- they think they know everything and aren't really that helpful.

Girl: I can put up with that if the price is right? Let’s have a look.

2.

Hi Dad, it's Marie. No, I'm fine…. I'm waiting for the bus outside school. It’s late. No, I'm not
coming home until later this evening because I'm supposed to be meeting Jenny at the swimming
pool at six. The thing is I'm going to be late and she's not on the phone. No, I think the battery's
dead. Dad,do you think you could come and get me and give me a lift to town?It’s the only way
I'll get there on time. I know. I know. But I can't afford a taxi. Oh, thanks, dad. You're great.

3.

Man: I love it up here

Woman: Just to let our listeners know. We're actually about 15 meters above ground now. But it
feels higher.

Man: Yes, it's a bit scary at first, but you get used to it quickly. I come here to chill it out. That's
the trouble with life today. The technology's amazing. There's never a dull moment in our lives
because we're constantly connected. But we never get the chance to calm down and chill out.
Unless you really make the effort, like I did when I built this place.

Woman: I'm glad it’s a strong tree. Just look at the view. Isn't it amazing?
4.

Boy: Hmm, this is good coffee. How's your milkshake?

Girl: Okay, I guess. I've had better. And, to be honest, I'd usually expect a bigger glass for the
price.

Boy: My coffee is excellent. But you're right. It’s not the cheapest place in town.

Girl: It’s nicely decorated though. I love the posters.

Boy: Yes, it must have cost a fortune to get it looking like this. I can’t say it was worth it
though. It's not really my taste. I mean- pink walls. Really?

Girl: At least you're enjoying your coffee. I don't think I'm going to finish this milkshake.

Boy: Ask the waitress if you can change it. She seemed nice.

Girl: Okay, I will.

5.

Girl: Well, I really enjoyed that. Shall we do it again next week?

Boy: I don't think so. It was boring and now I'm soaking wet.

Girl: Oh, come on. You decided you weren't going to enjoy yourself even before we started.

Boy: No I didn't. I was perfectly willing to give it a try, after all it was only two pounds each.

Girl: Cheap and fun! What’s not to like?

Boy: I told you it was boring. I thought I'd never see dry land again.

Girl: It was only half an hour.

Boy: It seemed twice that.

Girl: You were scared, weren’t you? Can you actually swim.

Boy: Yes, I can.