LISTENING 10

UNIT 7:
7A.
1. online 3. Mobile 5. Research 7. qualifications
2. programs 4. Flexible 6. Experts 8. course

7C, exercise 2, page 82.

DIALOGUE:
CHRIS: So Beth, you're responsible for online courses at a British university, right?
BETH: That's correct. We even teach parts of some of our ………2……… over the internet
these days.
CHRIS: It's a popular way to learn then. It's not just universities that have online teaching
programs though. In fact, anyone can create an online ……8……….. these days.
BETH: University learning definitely has its place in the modern world.
However, there are many people who are ………6………… at something, and now they're
sharing their expertise ……1………………...
CHRIS: Aren't you worried about the quality of the courses though?
BETH: I think the key is to do your ……5………. People who create courses usually tell you
what ………7………….. or experience they have.
CHRIS: I see. Do you think the variety is the reason online education is so popular?
BETH: Maybe, but mostly I think it's because online education is ……4………...
With a ………3……… device and Wi-Fi, online courses can be accessed anytime, anywhere.
CHRIS: Well, thank you for your time, Beth.
BETH: Thanks for inviting me.

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7B
DIALOGUE:

1. score 3. nutrition 5. department 7. application

2. requirements 4. chemistry 6. Home address 8. surname

Exercise 4, page 82.

SECRETARY: Good morning. How can I help you?
LAURA: Hello. I'd like to apply for an online course, please.
SECRETARY: No problem. I'll just need a few details to complete the ……7………….. form.
First, what's your name and ………8………………?
LAURA: It's Laura Denton. That's D-E-N-T-O-N.
Great. What's your date of birth, Laura?
LAURA: 23rd of April 2003.
SECRETARY: Thank you. Where are you from?
LAURA: The UK. But I live here in the USA now.
Can you tell me your…………6…………………. and phone number?
Yes. I live at ……5…………… 17, 254 Green Walk, Chicago, and my number is 569-693-
7454.
SECRETARY: 569-693-7454. Have you got an email address?
LAURA: Yes. It's Laura-2003-at-mail-server.com.
SECRETARY: Right. And which online course are you applying for?
LAURA: …3……………….. and health, please.
OK. That's a two-year course. Do you know the ………2…………………?
LAURA: Yes. I'm studying biology, ………………4……… and maths.
SECRETARY: Great. You also need an SAT ………1……….. of over 950.
LAURA: That's OK. I got 1350.
SECRETARY: Well done. Well, then you're all set, Laura.

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UNIT 8
8A
DIALOGUE:

1. social 3. hurtful 5. content 7. guitar

2. fantastic 4. Vlog 6. professional 8. camera

8C. Exercise 2. Page 90

KATIE : Hi Jamie. I found your ……4………………online last night. I love it. Why didn't
you say anything?
JAMIE: Well, I didn't want my friends to watch it. I want to know all my likes and shares are
real. I know my friends support me, so they'll follow me even if they don't like my …………
5………….
KATIE : I see. Is it expensive to make a vlog? Your videos look ……6…………… How did
you afford all the equipment?
JAMIE: Well, actually, I'm using my parents' video ………8………… at the moment. My
uncle gave me an old microphone, and I edit my videos using some cheap software I bought
online. That's the part that takes the longest. Playing my ………7……….. and singing is the
easy
part.
KATIE : Do you ever get any negative comments?
JAMIE: Yeah, sometimes. I know not everyone will like my music, and that's fine. It's just
annoying
when people make …………3…………. comments about my clothes or hair. What's the point?
KATIE : You don't need to worry about comments like that. Your vlog is ……2……………….
I've already
shared it on both my ………1…………….. media accounts, and my friends from school love
it.
JAMIE: Really? Thanks, Katie.

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8B
DIALOGUE:

1. computer 3. picture 5. camera 7. tablet

2. smartwatch 4. Smartphone 6. E-reader 8. present

Exercise 4, page 90.

CRAIG: Hi Jessica. Have you thought of a ……8………… for George's birthday yet?
JESSICA: No, I haven't decided what to get him.
CRAIG: Well, I know he would like an ……6……………, but his mum has already bought
him a ……………7………. that he can download books on too.
JESSICA: Hmm, I think he'll like that. What's his brother getting him?
CRAIG: Richard's buying him a ……5………………….
JESSICA: I just use my ……4……………… to take pictures.
CRAIG: I know you can use your smartphone for everything, playing games, listening to
music, taking ……………3……….
But George wants a better camera than you can get on your phone.
JESSICA: And what about you? What are you getting him?
CRAIG: I've got him a ………2……. I think it's so cool having a ……1……….. on your
wrist.
JESSICA: Wow, that's really generous of you Craig. So, what can I get him?
CRAIG: I don't know Jessica. You could just get him a new video game. He loves playing
video games.
JESSICA: Good idea.