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Module 1 You can also visit one of the many seafront
Listening test 1A
London is in the south-east of England and has about
8.7 million people. It is a fantastic city for tourists.
While there, you can go on a sightseeing tour and
see some of the city’s most popular attractions, from
Buckingham Palace and Big Ben to the Tower of
London. But that’s not all! London offers visitors
many other things to do. There are exhibitions at the
Science Museum and paintings at the National
Gallery. Or, you can go to the Sea Life London
Aquarium and see amazing sea creatures. The
exciting Camden Market is also a great place to find
the perfect souvenirs. Then, after a long day
exploring the city, you can relax in one of the city’s
parks and enjoy the beautiful scenery. There is
something for everyone in London! For more
information on what you can see and do, visit one of
the London tourism websites. London really is the
place to be!
Listening test 1B
Madrid in the centre of Spain and has about 3.3
million people. It is a fantastic city for tourists. While
there, you can go on a sightseeing tour and see
some of the city’s most popular attractions, from the
Buen Retiro Park and Plaza Mayor – the main square
– to the Royal Palace. But that’s not all! Madrid offers
visitors many other things to do. There are amazing
animals at the Madrid Zoo Aquarium and you can
take photographs of them. And don’t forget to visit
Serrano Street which has plenty of fashionable
clothes shops. Then, after a long day exploring the
city, you can watch a show at a theatre. There is
something for everyone in Madrid! For more
information on what you can see and do, visit one of
the Madrid tourism websites. Madrid really is the
place to be!
Listening test 1C
Lisbon is in the west of Portugal and has about half a
million people. It is a fantastic city for tourists. While
there, you can go on a sightseeing tour and see
some of the city’s most popular attractions, from the
Belém Tower and the Lisbon Castle to Rossio
Square. But that’s not all! Lisbon offers visitors many
other things to do. You can visit an open-air market
where you can get local organic fruit and vegetables.
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restaurants and try local seafood dishes. Then, after
a fun day exploring the city, you can enjoy the city’s
lively nightlife. There is something for everyone in
Lisbon! For more information on what you can see
and do, visit one of the Lisbon tourism websites.
Lisbon really is the place to be!
Module 2
Listening test 2A
Radio host (woman): Good morning listeners and
welcome. Today, joining me in the studio is Damian
Hale, a local teenager. Damian has just returned
home from Kilauea, Hawaii where he witnessed a
volcanic eruption. Was it your first trip to Hawaii,
Damian?
Boy: No. My grandparents live there so I go every
year to visit them. It’s like my second home.
Radio host: So, have you seen any volcanic
eruptions before?
Boy: Yes, the volcano there is very active and has
erupted many times, but it doesn’t usually cause any
big problems. In fact, we love to watch the volcano in
the evenings because sometimes, you can see the
lava glow. It’s so amazing!
Radio host: Wow! That does sound incredible. So,
what was different this time?
Boy: Well, this time, there was a huge eruption.
Pieces of rock flew through the air and lava erupted
from the volcano. Then, the lava started to flow like a
river. One piece of rock hit a man and broke his leg.
Radio host: How awful! So, what were you doing
when the eruption happened?
Boy: Well, we had a busy morning shopping at the
supermarket. Then, we were in the kitchen making
lunch. We were eating on the balcony when suddenly
the ground started shaking. It was an earthquake!
When it stopped, we noticed lava coming towards us.
Radio host: That must have been terrifying!
Boy: It was! We were all very frightened. But, it isn’t
just the lava or the earthquake that can be
dangerous. The volcanic eruption also has lots of
toxic smoke which is really bad for you. For me, it’s
the most harmful because it’s very difficult to stop
yourself from breathing it in.
Radio host: So, what did you do?
Boy: We decided that the best thing to do would be
to pack a few things and leave. We evacuated the
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house and went to the community centre. Lots of Radio Host: Melanie, thank you so much for coming
other families were there, too. Everyone was quite into the studio to tell us your story.
anxious about what would happen next. It’s a good
thing we left because the lava destroyed my Listening test 2C
grandparents’ house. I was sad that we lost all of our
Radio host (woman): Good afternoon listeners and
things, but, I’m relieved that we are all safe.
welcome. Today, joining me in the studio is Alex
Radio host: Thank you so much for coming to share
Greene, a local teenager. Alex has just arrived home
your story with us.
from Florida in the USA where he survived a
hurricane. So, Alex, was this the first time you had
Listening test 2B been to Florida?
Boy: No. My cousins live there so I go twice a year to
Radio host (man): Good afternoon everyone and
visit them. It’s like my second home. It’s a really great
welcome to today’s show! I am joined in the studio by
place to go for a holiday, too.
Melanie Fox, a local teenager. Melanie has just got
Radio host: Usually the weather in Florida is hot and
back from a trip to York in the north of England where
sunny, isn’t it? It must have been a shock to have a
she was trapped by floods. So, Melanie, was it your
hurricane hit while you were there.
first time in York?
Boy: Actually, it wasn’t. They happen a lot there. In
Girl: No, it wasn’t. We go there every year because
fact, there are more hurricanes in Florida than in any
my family thinks it is a great place to visit.
other US state. Some are much stronger than others.
Radio host: I agree! York is a beautiful city. So, have
And I don’t like how much damage they’ve caused to
you witnessed flooding before?
the area.
Girl: Not really, no. We get a lot of heavy showers
Radio host: So, what were you doing on the day the
here in the UK, especially in the north, but what
hurricane hit Florida?
makes flooding more common in York is that it isn’t
Boy: Well, we knew it was coming because we saw
far from two rivers.
the weather forecast on TV, so we went to the
Radio host: So, what happened?
supermarket to buy food. It wasn’t until we were
Girl: Well, it had been pouring with rain for days. It
eating dinner that we heard strong winds outside.
was very difficult to enjoy our holiday. The rivers
Radio host: It’s great that weather forecasts can give
overflowed and all the water flooded the town.
us so much information about when a hurricane will
Radio host: So, what were you doing when the flood
hit. So, how did you feel when the hurricane arrived?
hit?
Were you scared?
Girl: Well, we were watching TV and having dinner
Boy: Yes, we were. But my cousins have witnessed
when we saw the weather forecast. It didn’t sound
a lot of them, so they were more calm. We all went
serious so we went to bed. But when we woke up in
down to the basement and waited for it to pass. It
the morning, we saw that the whole town had flooded
was very noisy outside and the power went off.
during the night.
Radio host: That sounds terrible! Did the hurricane
Radio host: Wow! That must have been frightening.
last for a long time?
Girl: Yes, it was. Thankfully, the waters weren’t that
Boy: Not very long, but we waited in the basement
deep and didn’t move very quickly. What I was mostly
for a few hours to make sure it had stopped. Later,
nervous about, though, were the dirty waters.
when it was over, we saw that the house was okay.
Radio host: Yes. Floodwater can be very bad for our
However, the wind had blown down a tree in the
health. So, what happened next?
garden and it had fallen onto the car. There was a lot
Girl: Well, we were trapped inside the house all day.
of damage.
It was awful. I felt very relieved when the rescue team
Radio host: It must have been very upsetting to see.
came to help us. They took us to a community centre
How did you feel about what had happened?
where we were safe. At the time, I was a bit
Boy: My cousins were disappointed that the
disappointed that we didn’t have much fun because
hurricane damaged the car. But, I was more relieved
of the bad weather, but now, I’m just a bit worried that
that everyone was safe and that the hurricane didn’t
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injure any of us. Now that I’m home, I’m just worried
that a worse one will happen next time I visit.
Radio host: I can understand that. Well, Alex, thank
you so much for coming to share your story with us.
Module 3
Listening test 3A
Mark: Hey Susie! Have you got any plans for the
summer?
Susie: Oh, hi Mark! Actually my parents have just
booked our summer holiday.
Mark: Great! Where are you going?
Susie: Well, you know we usually go abroad for a
beach holiday or stay in the UK and go camping. I
don’t mind camping, but it isn’t my favourite type of
holiday. But this year, we’re doing something new.
We’re going sightseeing in Italy. We’ve never been
there before so we’re very excited! Didn’t you go
there last year?
Mark: Yes, and I had a fantastic time seeing all the
sights. This summer, we’ve booked an adventure
holiday in France and a beach holiday in Portugal.
I’m very excited! So, where in Italy are you going?
Susie: We’re going to Florence for a week.
Mark: Wow! Florence is a beautiful and interesting
city. What will you do there? You must be excited
about trying some Italian food.
Susie: Yes, I’m really looking forward to the food and
the buildings and monuments. But the thing I really
can’t wait for is going to see ‘David’, the famous
marble statue at an art gallery.
Mark: Ah yes, I’ve seen it. It was very impressive.
Florence is an amazing city to explore. There is
definitely a lot to see and do there. I’d recommend
riding a bicycle around the city, that’s how a lot of the
locals get around. It’s much cheaper than taking taxis
and is more fun than a bus tour.
Susie: That sounds like a good idea; although we
were planning to walk.
Mark: You’ll have a great time there. So, are you
ready to go?
Susie: Well, we’ve found a place to stay and we’ve
booked our museum and art gallery tickets online.
So, all that’s left is to put everything into my suitcase!
Mark: Have a great time and don’t forget to take lots
of photographs!
Susie: I won’t! See you soon!
Listening test 3B
Ben: Hey Chloe! What plans have you got for this
summer?
Chloe: Oh, hello Ben! Actually my parents booked
our summer holiday last night.
Ben: That’s great! Where are you going?
Chloe: Well, you know we usually go abroad for
sightseeing holidays or city breaks. I always have fun
but they’re not my favourite type of holiday. I prefer
adventure holidays which is why I’m so excited to go
on one this summer in the UK.
Ben: I haven’t been on an adventure holiday before.
We usually go on beach holidays, however, last year
we went on a cruise in the Caribbean. It was
fantastic! So, where in the UK are you going?
Chloe: We’re going to the Forest of Dean.
Ben: Wow! I hear that it’s really beautiful there and a
great place to go to relax.
Chloe: Yes, that’s what I love most about the forest. I
also think it’s great to walk around, explore new
places and get close to nature.
Ben: I agree. So what will you do while you’re there?
Chloe: Well, I’ll ride my bicycle and go swimming at
the pool but not before I’ve been horse riding. I love
horses and can’t wait to ride one through the forest.
Ben: You’ll have a great time there. So, are you all
ready to go?
Chloe: I think so. We’ve booked some fantastic
accommodation in the forest and we’ve packed our
suitcases. All that’s left is to buy some food for the
journey.
Ben: You’ll have so much fun. Don’t forget to email
me!
Chloe: I won’t! See you when I get back!
Listening test 3C
Ava: Hi Nick! Have you got any plans for the
summer?
Nick: Oh, hi Ava! Yeah. My parents booked our
summer holiday a few months ago.
Ava: Great! So, where are you going?
Nick: Well you know we usually stay in the UK and
go on city breaks, like last year when we went to
London. City breaks are OK, but I really love nature.
That’s why I’m so excited that my parents have
booked us a trip to Tanzania to go on safari. Have
you visited Tanzania before?
Ava: No, but I went on safari in Kenya last year. I had
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sightseeing trip in France, but I’d prefer to go on a
beach holiday in Greece. I just want to sunbathe and
relax. So, where are you going?
Nick: We’re going to the Serengeti National Park.
Ava: Wow! I’m sure that will be amazing. There are
lots of animals and plants there so you will be able to
get close to nature.
Nick: Yes, that’s what I’m looking forward to the
most. I’m also looking forward to helping animals at
risk and meeting new people.
Ava: What will you do while you’re there?
Nick: Well, I’m planning to volunteer for a day at a
conservation centre. Of course I’ll see lots of wild
animals on a safari. Oh, and I’ll get to meet the
Hadzabe people. I think it will be very interesting to
learn all about their culture.
Ava: You’ll have a great time there. So, are you all
ready to go?
Nick: I think so. We’ve booked the safari tour and
packed our suitcases. All that’s left is to book a taxi to
the airport!
Ava: You’ll have so much fun. Don’t forget to take
lots of photographs of the animals.
Nick: I won’t! See you when I get back!
Module 4
Listening test 4A
Toby: Hey Millie! What are you doing?
Millie: Oh, hi Toby. I’m just looking at some
photographs that I took at an exhibition I went to last
week.
Toby: They’re great pictures! I didn’t know you
enjoyed photography!
Millie: Oh, I don’t really! It’s for a class project. For
me, there’s nothing better than a good book. You
enjoy reading, too, don’t you?
Toby: Yes, I like literature a lot. However, I prefer
making pottery. It’s very relaxing.
Millie: I’m not good at pottery but maybe I could try
making a sculpture or painting a picture. It’s a bit
more creative than reading.
Toby: Well, my sister Sue loves making sculptures,
she finds it much more interesting than painting.
Millie: I know painting isn’t for everyone. My brother
James doesn’t enjoy it at all.
Toby: What does he like best?
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Millie: He loves music. In fact, he never misses a
music festival. But the other day he said he’d like to
try computer art.
Toby: I’ve never tried computer art, but my friend
Kate loves it. She never goes anywhere without her
laptop. I think I’ll give it a try some day.
Millie: There are so many different art forms to
choose from. I wish I had time to try filmmaking.
Maybe I’ll do it during the summer holidays.
Toby: That’s a great idea! I’ll try it with you.
Listening test 4B
Alice: Hi Charlie! What are you up to?
Charlie: Oh, hello Alice. I’ve been listening non-stop
to a band I saw at the music festival last week.
Alice: They sound great! You really love music, don’t
you?
Charlie: Well, I do, but for me, there’s nothing better
than painting a picture. Do you enjoy painting, too?
Alice: Yes, I do, but I prefer making sculptures. It’s
very creative.
Charlie: I’m not good at sculptures but maybe I could
try filmmaking or computer art. It’s a bit more
challenging than painting.
Alice: Well, my sister Lucy loves computer art, she
finds it much more interesting than filmmaking.
Charlie: I know filmmaking isn’t for everyone. My
brother Thomas doesn’t enjoy it at all.
Alice: What does he like best?
Charlie: His favourite art form is literature. He never
goes anywhere without a book. He told me he’d like
to try pottery some day, though.
Alice: I’ve never tried making pottery, but my friend
Amy loves it. She went to a pottery workshop last
year. I think I’ll try it one day.
Charlie: There are a lot of art forms to choose from.
I’d love to try something creative like photography.
Maybe I’ll do it during the school holidays.
Alice: That’s a good idea! I think I’ll join you!
Listening test 4C
Lydia: Hi Mark! What are you watching?
Mark: Oh, hi Lydia. It’s the film I made for the
filmmaking competition.
Lydia: It looks fantastic! I didn’t know you enjoyed
filmmaking so much!
Mark: Well, it’s not my favourite. I much prefer taking
photographs. What about you? Do you enjoy
photography?
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Lydia: Yes, I like taking pictures, but I much prefer
painting. It’s very relaxing.
Mark: I’m not very good at painting but I could have a
go at making a sculpture.
Lydia: Don’t expect our friend Katia to join you. You
know she loves literature. She finds reading books
much more relaxing than making sculptures.
Mark: I know not everyone enjoys making sculptures.
In fact, my brother Thomas doesn’t enjoy it at all.
Lydia: Which art form is his favourite?
Mark: Definitely music. He goes to a lot of music
festivals and concerts. He plays the guitar and loves
indie music, too. However, he told me he’d like to try
computer art.
Lydia: I’ve never tried making computer art, but my
sister Eloise loves it. She even went to a computer
art exhibition last year. I think I’ll try it one day.
Mark: There are a lot of art forms to choose from. I
really want to try pottery. Maybe I’ll go to a workshop
during the summer holidays.
Lydia: That’s a good idea! I think I’ll come with you!
Module 5
Listening test 5A
James: Hi Laura. You look upset. Are you stressed
about exams again?
Laura: Hi, James. No, it’s not that. I’ve already
prepared for my exams. It’s just that some of my
classmates have been picking on me. They’ve been
making jokes about the way I look.
James: How awful! They don’t sound like real friends
to me. It sounds like you’re being bullied. Has this
been going on for long?
Laura: Just a few weeks. They don’t do it during
lessons because the teacher is there. Instead, they
come and pick on me while I’m eating my lunch. After
that, I’m so upset that I can’t wait for the end of the
day so I can go home.
James: That’s awful. What do your friends think
about it?
Laura: Well, I haven’t spent much time with them
recently. I just go home straight after school and do
my homework. It isn’t until the morning that I feel
anxious because I don’t want to go to school and
face the bullies again.
James: Laura, you have to do something about this.
Have you tried telling them to stop?
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it’s not affecting my friendships or my schoolwork, but
I worry that they’ll never stop!
James: I understand. I think you’ll need to be very
brave to get them to stop. Have you thought about
telling your parents or a teacher?
Laura: No, actually, I don’t really want them to know.
I haven’t even told my real friends about it!
James: Well, you might need to tell an adult if they
won’t stop picking on you, but first, you need to try
standing up to the bullies. Remember, though, you
shouldn’t argue with them or do anything to upset
them. If you do that, it might get worse.
Laura: Yes, you’re right. I’ll try that. Thank you so
much.
Listening test 5B
Louise: Hey Kevin. What’s wrong? Have you been
arguing with your brother again?
Kevin: Oh hi, Louise. No, it’s not that. After finally
settling into my new school, it’s almost time for my
exams and I feel terrible.
Louise: That doesn’t sound like fun. It sounds like
you’re suffering from exam stress.
Kevin: The problem is that when I’m trying to study, I
feel so tired and stressed that I keep forgetting
everything. I find it easier to concentrate in class and
I always do my homework, but I can’t focus well when
I’m studying.
Louise: That’s too bad. Have you made a study
timetable?
Kevin: Yes, I made one to include all of my subjects
and I try to stick to it. I study for one hour and then
take a break to do something else. I’m so busy that
I’ve just been having snacks at my desk rather than
eating dinner with my family.
Louise: It’s great that you’ve made a study timetable,
and that you take some breaks but it sounds like it
might be too busy. You don’t need to start a whole
new study plan, but you should add in some time to
have dinner in the evenings. Diet and sleep are very
important.
Kevin: Yeah, you’re right. I haven’t been sleeping
enough either. I’ve been so worried about the exams
that I’ve been staying up late to study.
Louise: Oh dear! Well, it sounds to me like you need
to eat more healthily and get plenty of sleep. It’ll help
you concentrate better and reduce exam stress. That
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way, you can study for less time because you’ll be Module 6
more focused during your study sessions.
Listening test 6A
Kevin: Really? I didn’t know that. I’ll definitely give it
a try. Speaker 1
Louise: Let me know how it goes. I think within a few As a result of my dad’s job, we moved to another
days, you’ll be feeling more relaxed. country last month. I was sad to leave all my friends
Kevin: I hope so. Thanks for the advice! behind, but I must admit I was looking forward to a
new adventure. Thanks to technology I knew I'd be
Listening test 5C able to talk to my friends online, and that made me
feel a lot better. I can't imagine what it was like years
Paul: Hi Lynn. What’s wrong? Is someone bullying
ago mailing a letter overseas and then waiting weeks
you again?
for a reply.
Lynn: Hi, Paul. No, it’s not that. It’s just that lately, I
can’t stop checking my phone and using social
Speaker 2
media. It’s making my parents angry and if I don’t
Talking to my friends online is really hard sometimes,
stop, I think we’ll have an argument.
especially after school. That’s because my sister and
Paul: Oh no! It sounds like you might be addicted. Do
brother are always on the computer and I can never
you think about it a lot?
use it. Thank goodness for my smartphone. Although
Lynn: Yes, I’m always thinking about what to post
I can't access the Internet with it, I can still send as
next and if my friends will find it interesting. I also feel
many texts and chat with my friends as long as I
very anxious when I can’t find a Wi-Fi connection.
want.
Paul: Hmm … it sounds like you need to take a break
from it. Have you tried turning off your phone?
Speaker 3
Lynn: No, it’s not that easy Paul! I always check it
I'm a very social person so I love talking with friends
first thing in the morning when I wake up and every
and meeting new people. I can chat all day long, I'd
night just before I go to bed. Sometimes, I even stay
just rather do it in person. It bothers me when I'm out
up very late chatting online. However, I’m not allowed
for dinner and I see people at the table next to me not
to take my phone to school, so I don’t use it on the
even talking to each other. They're texting or talking
bus or in class, but checking social media is the first
on their phone. Not me. I think people should pay
thing I do when I get home.
attention to the person they're with.
Paul: Lynn, I think it’s time you did something about it
before it gets even worse.
Speaker 4
Lynn: Yes, I agree. In fact, I’m so addicted to using
It seems like everything is about speed these days.
social media that I’m not even spending much time
Faster Internet. Instant messaging. I wish the world
with my friends. Instead, I’ve been staying at home
would just slow down a little. I love keeping in touch
and going online. Perhaps I should just get rid of my
with friends and family, but I'm tired of looking at
smartphone. That way, I won’t be able to use it.
another screen. For me, a pen and paper is all I
Paul: I don’t think you need to do that. Social media
need. So don't expect to find an email in your inbox
is a great way to speak to your friends online, but I
from me. But go check your mailbox. I'll even include
think you should spend more time with them in
a few pictures. Enjoy.
person. Another idea is to take up a new hobby. This
will stop you from thinking about social media all the
time and you might also make some new friends.
Lynn: Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
Paul: Give it a try and let me know how it goes. I’m
sure you’ll be feeling better in no time!

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Listening test 6B
Speaker 1
Everyone keeps talking about how positive
technology is because we can now keep in touch with
everyone using social media. It has some benefits
but to tell you the truth, I like the old way of doing
things. You know, meeting someone for coffee and
having a chat. I like the idea of being able see to their
expressions and to hear their laughter, and it seems
like we’re losing that.
Speaker 2
If you ask any of my friends about what I like doing in
my free time, they will definitely say spending hours
on my smartphone. They tell me that it is a waste of
time, but I disagree. What can I say? I love taking
photos and posting them on social media. I know I
should stop doing it so much, but that’s hard to do.
Speaker 3
I really enjoy chatting to my friend on our favourite
forum. We do this every night until the late hours. We
love it because we can chat about things we have
done and discuss our opinions on lots of topics with
people from Australia, Canada and other countries.
Every topic is discussed, from health and sports, to
the environment and festivals.
Speaker 4
Since the invention of social media, I no longer have
to call my friends or send them messages. Everything
they want to know about my life or what I want to
know about theirs can be seen online. This is why I
don’t often go out with friends to catch up anymore. I
mean, really, what’s the point?
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Listening test 6C
Speaker 1
Everyone has a smartphone these days. I use mine
to call my friends and family or to post my latest
photos on social media. The best thing about having
a smartphone, though, is that it’s great being able to
access the Internet with the touch of a button and find
whatever you’re looking for.
Speaker 2
At first, I thought drones were a bad idea but I
ordered something online and a drone delivered the
parcel to my house the very same day. I was amazed
by how fast and convenient they do it. I will definitely
use that delivery service again!
Speaker 3
My dad works at a factory that makes robots so
we've got one at home. It’s like a vacuum cleaner. It
helps us around the house and makes our life so
much easier. In fact, I no longer spend so much time
helping my mum clean. So, I have plenty of time to
relax or to go out and do the things I enjoy.
Speaker 4
I’ve always loved playing video games in my free
time. But, I never imagined that one day we would be
able to put on a virtual reality headset and be quickly
transported into another world. In my opinion, virtual
reality gadgets are a great way to relax and forget
about your worries. I always feel much better after
spending some time in a virtual world.
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