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Receptionist Good morning. 1
Dan Hello. I’m from Computer International. I have John Excuse me, what’s your name?
a reservation. Rachel Rachel Wells.
Jenny Hi. I have a reservation, too. John Wells?
Receptionist OK. What are your names? Rachel Yes. W-E-L-L-S. Wells.
Dan My name’s Dan Hughes, and this is Jenny Carr.
Receptionist How do you spell your last name, Mr. Hughes? 2
Dan My last name? It’s Hughes. H-U-G-H-E-S. Mary Hi, Paul. Are you in room four?
Receptionist Could you repeat that, please? Paul No, I’m not. I’m in room three.
Dan Hughes. H-U-G-H-E-S. Mary Three?
Receptionist OK. Thank you. And how do you spell your last Paul Yes.
name, Ms. Carr? Mary OK. Thanks.
Jenny It’s C-A-R-R.
Receptionist Two Rs? 3
Jenny Yes. Jake Is Anna from Brazil?
Receptionist OK. Where are you from? Are you from Erika No, she isn’t. She’s from Spain.
the UK? Jake Spain?
Jenny Yes. I’m from London, and Dan is from Erika Yes. She’s from Madrid.
Liverpool.
Receptionist Thank you. You’re in room seven. 4
Jenny Room seven? Mike Where are you from, Carla?
Receptionist Yes. And you’re in room five, Mr. Hughes. Carla Sheffield.
Dan Room five. OK. Thank you. Mike Sheffield?
Receptionist Thank you. Carla Yes, it’s in England.
Mike How do you spell it?
Carla S-H-E-F-F-I-E-L-D.
Mike Two Fs?
Carla That’s right. Sheffield.

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Teacher Hello. Sit down, please. OK. Go to page eight.
Student Sorry?
Teacher Go to page eight, please. And look at the picture.

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Sales representative Hello. Italian Book and Study Store. 1
How can I help you? A Who is he?
Caller Hi. I’d like to order an Italian-English B That’s Adam. He’s my classmate.
dictionary. A What’s his last name?
Sales representative OK. That’s one Italian-English B Patterson.
dictionary, right? A Is that “O-N” or “E-N”?
Caller Right. B “O-N.”
Sales representative May I have your name, please?
Caller Yes. Nicky Maloney. 2
Sales representative How do you spell your last name? A That’s my friend, Anna.
Caller M-A-L-O-N-E-Y. B Is she from Poland?
Sales representative Thanks. And what’s your phone A No. She’s not Polish.
number? B Is she from Turkey?
Caller My mobile number is 07045 961492. A No.
Sales representative That’s 07045 961492? B Well, where is she from?
Caller Yes. A She’s from Russia.
Sales representative And an email address?
Caller Sorry. No email. 3
Sales representative OK. What’s the street address? A Your Spanish is really great, Sally.
Caller My home address is 31 Main Street, B Thanks.
Lancaster. A Are you from a town with a lot of Spanish speakers?
Sales representative And the postcode? B No. Not really. I’m from London.
Caller It’s LA2 4ZA. A Really? You’re British?
Sales representative Thanks. Are you paying with a B Yes, but my parents are from Italy. We all speak Italian.
credit card? Spanish and Italian are similar languages. So it was easy for
Caller No. Can I use a cheque? me to learn Spanish.
Sales representative Yes, of course. Please send your cheque
to the Italian Book and Study Store, 4
George Street, London, NN13 9PF. A Hi, Steve. How are you?
Caller OK, thank you. B Hi, Julie. Fine, thanks.
Sales representative Thank you for your order. Your A My friends are visiting this weekend. We’re going to a
dictionary will be with you in two or concert. My friend is singing. Come with us!
three days. B Where is the concert?
A It’s here in town. It’s at the park.
B When is it?
A On Saturday night at seven.
B OK. Sounds good.
A Great!

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A How old are you, Becky?
B Sixteen.
A Oh, I see. And how old are you, Mark?
C I’m 19. I’m a university student.
A Really?

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Reception Hello, reception. 1
Lisa Oh hello. I’m in room 32. Is my bag there? A Can I get you a coffee, Madam?
Reception I have two bags here. What’s in the bag? B Yes. A large cappuccino, please.
Lisa In it? Uh…my mobile phone. Uh…my keys aren’t A OK. That’s two pounds.
in the bag. They’re here… B OK. Here you are.
Reception OK. Mobile phone. Um…are your glasses in the
bag? 2
Lisa Yes, they are. A One large coffee, please.
Reception And a dictionary? B OK. One coffee. Anything else?
Lisa Oh, yes. My Spanish dictionary. Yes. And a A How much are the sandwiches?
wallet, too. B Four pounds fifteen.
Reception A wallet? Hmm…no, there’s no wallet…Wait! A A cheese sandwich, too, please.
Yes, the wallet is here. B OK. That’s five pounds sixty-five, please.
Lisa Oh, good!
Reception OK. This is your bag. 3
Lisa Thank you! A How much is a chicken salad?
B A chicken salad is five pounds and fifty pence.
A And how much is a cheese salad?
B Five twenty-five.
A OK. One cheese salad, please.
B Here you are.

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A How much is this map?
B It’s seven dollars.
A OK. Here’s ten dollars.
B Great. And three dollars is your change. Thank you.

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A What’s your phone number, Ken?
B 07885 786492.
A Wait. Where is my pen?
B Is that your pen over there?
A No. My pen is in my bag…ah, here it is. Could you repeat
your phone number?

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Emily Hi Tony, how are you? 1
Tony Not bad Emily. What about you? Man So, do you like that one?
Emily I’m really busy, actually. My husband’s brother, Ian, Woman No I don’t…sorry. I don’t like black cars.
is staying with us this week. Man What about that blue Ford? It’s a nice big family car.
Tony Oh right, with his wife and children? Woman Blue’s my favourite colour, but I want a small car.
Emily He’s not married. My husband’s got a sister too… Man Well, we’ve got a small blue sports car, but that’s
she’s married. expensive.
Tony OK. I know his sister. I think her name’s Anna. Woman Can I see it? I’ve always wanted a sports car!
Emily That’s right.
Tony And she has two children. 2
Emily Er, she’s got three! She has a baby now, too. Anyway, Man Do you want to go to Bertie’s Restaurant. The food’s
Ian’s staying with us and we’re taking him out a lot… great!
you know to show him the city. Woman Bertie’s? Is that the American restaurant?
Tony Hmmm…you are busy! My wife’s family doesn’t Man It’s French now, actually. It has a new manager.
visit us very often but her mother is coming in Woman Oh right…well, I prefer Italian food.
the summer.
Emily And she’s not young any more. 3
Tony Yes, she’s 82 now. And she goes everywhere with her Kate Hi Michael!
little dog. Michael Hi Kate…this is my son, Jack and his girlfriend,
Emily Aaw…what’s the dog’s name? Sarah.
Tony Jack…and he’s a really small dog. She puts him in her Kate Hi…nice to meet you. I thought your son’s name
bag! was Sam.
Emily Ha ha. Do you like animals? Michael Sam? Oh, that’s my wife’s name…ha ha.
Tony Yes, I do. We’ve got two cats at home. Kate And your daughter? What’s her name?
Emily Uh-uh…good luck when the dog comes then! Michael Well, her name’s Sam too!

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Karen I love your phone. Is it new?
Ben Not really…It’s about a year old.
Karen Are you happy with it?
Ben Yes, it’s great!
Karen Was it expensive?
Ben Very cheap, actually.

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Will Who’s that woman, Laura?
Laura The tall woman…with black hair?
Will No, the tall woman with small glasses…the one with
black hair is my teacher, Mrs Adams.
Laura Oh right. It’s Mrs Greg. And the short woman with
the blue coat is Mrs Parker.
Will Yes, I know her.

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Lynn Where do you stay on your holiday, John? 1
John I usually stay in hotels. Sandra Do you want this newspaper?
Lynn Do you eat in the hotels? Ted I don’t read newspapers. I read the news on my
John I eat breakfast in the hotels. It’s expensive, but it’s good. computer.
I eat sausage, eggs, toast, and fruit. And I drink coffee Sandra Really, Ted? I read newspapers. And I watch the
and orange juice. news on TV.
Lynn That’s a lot. Do you eat all that at home?
John No. At home I usually just eat toast. And I have coffee 2
with milk. Jay Do you want this sandwich? I don’t want it.
Lynn Do you have dinner at restaurants when you travel? Kate No, thanks. I don’t eat meat.
John Yes, but I go to cheap restaurants. I eat a lot of fast food Jay Really? I eat meat. Do you eat eggs?
when I travel. I eat a lot of burgers and I drink a lot of Kate Oh, yeah. I eat eggs and I drink milk.
Coke. How about you? Where do you stay when you
travel? 3
Lynn Oh, I don’t travel. I don’t have a lot of holiday time. I Woman How much is that sandwich?
work every day. Waiter It’s three ninety-five. Do you want it?
John Do you work long days? Woman No. I just want a coffee, please.
Lynn Yes. I have two jobs. I start my job at the restaurant at Waiter Regular, or large?
seven fifteen in the morning. I finish at three. But I Woman Large, with milk and sugar.
babysit from four o’clock in the afternoon to eight
thirty in the evening. I babysit two boys. They are 4
brothers. They live near my house. Their mother and Rob Where do you work, Amanda?
father work late. Amanda I work at a school. I work in the kitchen.
John So you eat dinner with the children. Rob Do the students eat good food?
Lynn Yes. Amanda Yes. They eat a lot of fruit and vegetables. They eat a
John What do they eat? little meat and rice or potatoes.
Lynn Oh, they eat pizza, pasta, and meat and those kinds of Rob I want their lunch! I don’t have a good lunch. I eat fast
things. They don’t like vegetables, but they eat fruit. food and I drink coffee!
John Do they watch TV?
Lynn No. They don’t watch TV. They have a lot of toys. We 5
listen to music and we read children’s books. Claudia What do you do on Sundays, Edward?
Edward I watch TV, I study, I check my emails and read things
online. How about you?
Claudia I study, too. I don’t check my emails on Sundays but I
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Jill What do you do, Nick? 1
Nick Oh, I work at an Italian restaurant. Richard What does your husband do, Ann?
Jill So you make pizzas? Ann He’s a journalist, and he works in an office in
Nick Yes, pizzas, pasta and lots of other things too like fish, London.
steak and really nice ice cream! The restaurant’s called Richard Oh, really? Is it a big office?
Pino’s and it’s in Green Street. Ann No. Actually, it’s very small.
Jill What do you like about it? Richard Does he go to work by train?
Nick Well, I don’t get up early. My girlfriend gets up at six in Ann That’s right. He leaves home at 6.00 in the morning.
the morning, but I get up at ten. The restaurant is near
our house, so I walk to work every day, and that’s nice. I 2
have my breakfast there, too. I meet a lot of people at the Jake What time do you finish work, Helen?
restaurant and I love that. Helen Well, I work late on Fridays. I sometimes finish at
Jill Do you work long hours? eight or nine. But from Monday to Thursday, I
Nick I do. I don’t go to bed before twelve. I usually go to bed usually finish at seven.
at one in the morning. At the weekends sometimes it’s Jake OK. Do you want to have dinner next Tuesday then?
two in the morning, but that’s OK. And I always work
on Saturday and sometimes on Sunday. But I never 3
work on Fridays. Fridays are my favourite! Chris What does your daughter do after school, Eva?
Jill Really? Well, I like Saturdays. Eva Oh, she goes to the babysitter’s house.
Chris Oh, do you work late?
Eva Yes. I work until five. But Zara finishes school at
three-fifteen.
Chris Does she eat with her babysitter?
Eva Yes, they usually have fish and salad, or pasta.
Chris I always have some fast-food after work because
it’s fast!

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Hospital staff No phone calls in here, please.
Alan I’m sorry. Where are phone calls OK?
Hospital staff People usually use their mobile phones in the
coffee shop or outside in the garden.
Alan Oh, OK. Thanks. Where is the coffee shop?

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Jack Is your sister married?
Becky No, Jack. And she doesn’t have a boyfriend. But she
likes a man called Mickey.
Jack Mickey Mouse?
Becky No. Mickey Maloney!

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Emily Where do you usually go on holiday, Tony? 1
Tony Italy or Greece. What about you? Man Do you want to go and see the new Brad Pitt film?
Emily We always go to Turkey. Woman My friend says it’s not very good.
Tony Oh right. What do you do there? Man But you love Brad Pitt!
Emily We go to the beach. The weather’s always fantastic and Woman He’s OK, but I don’t think I want to see this film.
it never rains! Man Oh OK…I can go with my friends from work then.
Tony I know, but it’s too hot for me. Woman Sorry.
Emily But it’s really hot in Greece and Italy too.
Tony Yes, but we usually go in May or September…it’s not 2
too hot then. Mike Hi Anya. Sit down, please…I want to talk to you.
Emily That’s true. And Greek food’s great, isn’t it? Anya Oh? What about?
Tony Yeah, they eat lots of lovely fresh fruit and vegetables. Mike Saturday’s football match. I’m sorry, but you’re not
We go out for dinner every night in Greece! on the football team for that day.
Emily We go out at night too…it’s so relaxing. At home I Anya That’s OK. It’s not a problem. I want to play tennis
make dinner every day, so it’s nice to go to a restaurant. with my friend at the weekend.
Tony Do you go swimming when you’re on holiday? Mike That’s nice! You’re good at tennis…I know you have a
Emily Oh yes, we do that every day. And I swim at home, too. medal.
I go every Saturday.
Tony Anyway, I’m playing tennis tonight. Do you want 3
to come? Karen Marc, do you know the film Finding Nemo?
Emily Tennis? You never do sports! Marc Yes, it’s an action film, isn’t it?
Tony I know…I do now! I want to do more. Karen Action film? Ha ha. It’s an animation!
Emily Well, thanks for asking me, but I can’t tonight. I’m Marc Oh ha ha…er, no I don’t know it.
going to the cinema to see that new horror film… Karen I can see that. Do you usually watch action films?
Marc I do, or Westerns. I like those too.

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Director Right, now I want you to do everything I say.
Actor OK.
Director Walk to the window, close it and sit down.
Open the blue book on the table and say to
Megan ‘Is this yours?’
Actor OK…Got it.
Director OK everyone…quiet please…and action!

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Will What’s the date today, Laura?
Laura It’s the 22nd of May.
Will Oh no! It’s my sister’s birthday today!
Laura Really? It’s my dad’s birthday, too.

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Rosa Are you busy, Ollie? 1
Ollie No. Why? Man Excuse me. Can I change money here?
Rosa Well, I need to write about my friends on my website, so Woman Of course. How much do you need?
I want to ask you some questions about your hobbies Man I’ve got £500 here and I want dollars please.
and interests. Is that OK? Woman No problem.
Ollie Sure.
Rosa Great. OK, so what do you like doing in your free time? 2
Ollie Well, I love sport. I’m training to do a marathon right Man Do you know a nice coffee shop in the town centre?
now so I run a lot. I also love swimming and cycling. Woman Well, there’s one on Green Street, but it’s not
Rosa Do you play rugby? very good.
Ollie I hate that, actually. Man Why?
Rosa Do you like tennis? Woman The waiters are not very nice and it’s expensive.
Ollie Yes, but only watching it…not playing it. I play football Man Oh dear, that doesn’t sound great.
and handball.
Rosa What about reading? 3
Ollie Yeah, I enjoy reading newspapers at the weekend. I Karen Marc, are the shops open on Sundays in your town?
usually go out, buy a paper and have a coffee. During Marc You can go shopping seven days a week here!
the week, I read the news on the internet. Karen Oh great! I’ll bring my credit card!
Rosa Do you read books or magazines? Marc Ha ha…see you at the weekend.
Ollie Not really. I sometimes read sports magazines. Karen Yep…see you on Sunday!
Rosa So, do you have any other hobbies?
Ollie Well, I love taking photos. I got a new camera last year 4
and I take lots of photos when I go for a walk around Man What do you want to do in the holidays this year?
town. My sister sometimes comes with me. She loves Woman How about travelling around the US?
taking photos, too. Man You know what I think about flying.
Rosa Oh, that’s interesting. Have you got any really good Woman Oh, I forgot about that…you hate it! Well, we can take
photos? a boat to France again.
Ollie Yeah, I’ve got a very interesting one of an old man Man Let’s do that.
sitting near the river. It’s black and white.
Rosa OK. Anything else? 5
Ollie I love travelling too. I usually have two holidays every Man Hello, is Alan there?
year, and sometimes I go to Asian countries like China Woman He went into the town centre. He wants to buy some
or India. When I stay at home, here in this country, I like new clothes – new shirts and shoes, that kind of thing.
camping near the beach. I don’t really like staying in Man Oh, I see. When will he be home?
hotels. Woman Not for hours. You know what he’s like when he goes
Rosa Really? I love doing that! to clothes shops. He loves shopping!
Ollie No, it’s not for me. I love cooking my own food outside
and sleeping in a tent.
Rosa OK. That’s all the information I need. Thanks very
much Ollie!
Ollie You’re welcome!

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Jan Hi Louise – my favourite sister! Are you busy? Would 1
you like to go to the park? Man Hi Maria. Are you working at that new hotel in town?
Louise I’m really sorry, Jan. I can’t go out right now because Woman Not me. My sister works there.
I’m doing housework. Man Oh right.
Jan Oh, I see. Woman I have a new job at the airport now.
Louise Yes, my husband’s family visit every weekend and I Man Really? I work in a restaurant there.
need to clean the house before they come tomorrow! Woman Great! We can travel to work together!
Jan OK. Would you like to go out and have a coffee
tomorrow? 2
Louise Sure! What time? Woman Jack, what are you wearing to the party?
Jan How about three o’clock? Man Why are you asking?
Louise That’s great. Let’s meet in the shopping centre. Woman I don’t know what to wear.
Jan OK. See you there at three. Oh yes…I want to ask you Man How about your new dress?
something. Woman I don’t like it.
Louise Sure? Man Your blue skirt is nice.
Jan Can I have your DVD about the US? I want to watch it Woman Well it’s too big.
because we’re going there on holiday this year. Man Well, I’m wearing my jeans and a T-shirt.
Louise Of course! No problem! Woman OK. Me too!
Jan I only need it for one or two days.
Louise That’s OK. I’ve got a book about New York, so you 3
can have that, too. Woman Hi Peter. Are you near here yet?
Jan Oh, yes please! Man No, not yet. Where are you?
Louise Right. See you tomorrow. Woman I’m leaving the train station now.
Jan See you. Man OK. I’m walking near the cinema…there in
five minutes.
Woman OK. See you at the cinema then.

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Man Would you like a salad for lunch?
Woman I want something hot actually.
Man How about a burger?
Woman OK. Are you having one too?
Man I’m not very hungry. I’m having a small soup.

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Man Hi Anya. Can you talk now? I want to tell
you something.
Woman Sorry Mike. I’m in the car shop right now. I’m renting
a car to drive to the mountains.
Man OK. I’ll call you later.
Woman I’ll call you at about five o’clock, OK?
Man Er, I’m playing football this evening.
Woman How about seven o’clock?
Man Sure. Talk to you later.

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Rob Hi Anna! Were you at the park at lunchtime? 1
Anna No I wasn’t. I have a lot of work today, so I had a Man Reception, Alan speaking. Can I help you?
sandwich at my desk. Woman Oh, yes please. Is the gym open now?
Rob Oh, that’s a shame. Man Sorry, Madam, it isn’t.
Anna Were you outside? Woman Oh dear. Well, what about the pool then?
Rob Yep. I was in the park. It’s a lovely day…really hot and Man It’s closed too.
sunny and you know how I love this weather. Woman Really? Don’t tell me the bar’s closed as well!
Anna I know. Man No problem there Madam. It doesn’t close until 12
Rob My girlfriend was there too. She’s not working today. o’clock tonight.
Actually, she’s off every Thursday.
Anna That’s great. Would you like to walk to the bus stop 2
together later? Woman What’s the room like, Jack?
Rob Sure. I finish work at 5. Man It’s very nice, actually. The bed’s very big.
Anna Me too. Woman Good.
Rob Yeah, I want to talk to you about my holiday this year. Man There are some lamps on small tables.
Anna Oh yes, you want to go to Scotland, right? Woman OK, OK, but what about the view?
Rob We were there two years ago actually. I’m thinking Man Well, it’s raining so I can’t see the sea or the
about Australia this year. mountains now!
Anna Wow! But that costs a lot. Woman Oh no!
Rob I know but remember I wasn’t on holiday last year. Man But, don’t worry! The receptionist says the view’s
Anna Oh I see…so you have some extra money now. usually very good.
Rob That’s right! And I know you were in Australia with Woman Well, that’s good news!
your husband in March this year.
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Woman Are you hungry, Peter?
Man Yes I am. Let’s go for dinner.
Woman There’s a Chinese restaurant near here.
Man I don’t really like that kind of food. Let’s eat here…in
the hotel restaurant.
Woman No problem. But I’m not very hungry, actually. Don’t
forget we were at that nice Italian place at lunch time!

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Receptionist You’re in Room 200. That’s on the second
floor.
Woman Thank you. Is there Wi-fi here?
Receptionist Only in the bar and reception.
Woman Oh, but not in the rooms?
Receptionist I’m sorry, Madam.

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Woman Hello, can you help me please?
Receptionist Yes, Madam.
Woman I’d like another pillow for my bed, please.
Receptionist There’s a small table in your room, Madam, and
there’s a cupboard near it. There’s some extra
pillows in it, Madam.
Woman Oh, let’s see. Yes, I’ve got it.
Receptionist Good, and there are more towels in the
bathroom.
Woman Yes, I can see them. Thanks.

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Man Hello Katerina, and thanks for talking to us today. So, 1
you went to London for a year as part of your university Joe I love your mobile phone, Helen. Is it new?
course. Is that right? Helen It’s new for me! I got it from my sister.
Girl Yes, I say a year, but it was actually only ten months. Joe Oh?
Man I see. And did you like living in London? Helen Yeah, she got it last year but she didn’t like it…
Girl I loved it and all the other cities I visited too! They were Joe …so she gave it to you.
fantastic but I hated the English weather…it rains a lot! Helen Right!
Man Oh yes! Did you make a lot of new friends when you
were there? 2
Girl There were students from lots of countries at my Woman Did you go out for a pizza last night?
university and anyway there are people from all over the Man We did. And it was lovely!
world in London. I think that’s why it’s so interesting! I Woman Where did you go?
have lots of new friends now. Man We went to Gino’s. And we went to the cinema, too,
Man That’s lovely! Was it hard work being a student in before we went for dinner.
London? Woman Oh really?
Girl It was, and we didn’t have a lot of free time. But that’s
OK. I love studying. I didn’t go to many parties when I 3
was there, but my friends went out a lot! Woman Did you have a nice weekend, Ryan?
Man Do you think London is an expensive city? Man It was great. We spent Saturday at the beach.
Girl Yeah, I didn’t buy any new clothes at all and we usually Woman We did too!
had dinner at home because restaurants are quite Man And the next day we packed a picnic and went out on
expensive. our bikes. We had fantastic weather at the weekend!
Man Right…so I think you had a good time in London. Woman I know!
Girl Yes, I did and I want to go back there one day. Maybe I can
work there when I finish university. 4
Man Well, good luck! Man I called you last week but you weren’t at home.
Girl Thanks! Woman Really? I was there on Monday and Tuesday, but then I
was away for four nights.
Man Were you away for work?
Woman No, I went to visit my family in Manchester. I also
visited my friend one evening when I was there.
Man Nice!

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Woman Did you watch the match last night?
Man Well, I wanted to but my girlfriend wanted to watch a
film.
Woman Uh-uh…so what happened?
Man What do you think? The film won, of course!
Woman Oh, that’s so nice! My husband always watches
football!
Man Well, I usually do that too but she really wanted to see
that film…Brad Pitt was in it.

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Rana Morning, Harry! Did you have a nice weekend? 1
Harry Hi Rana, yes, thanks. I went to a concert in London on Anna Hi Marc. I didn’t see you last week. Were you
Saturday night. on holiday?
Rana Oh, nice! Who did you see? Marc I was away for work…I spent four days at the office in
Harry Well, it was a classical music concert actually, not pop Manchester, and then I worked at home on Friday.
music. Anna Did you drive to Manchester?
Rana Was it good? Marc I took the train because I wanted to do some work.
Harry Oh, it was fantastic! I went with my wife and some of Anna Well, it’s nice to see you again.
her friends from work.
Rana Oh right. Where was the concert? 2
Harry It was in the National Concert Hall. Do you know it? Man Are you doing anything nice this weekend?
Rana Yes, I was there last year. Anyway, are you going to the Woman Yeah, I’m having lunch with my friend on Saturday and
town sports day this Saturday? then we’re visiting that new art gallery in town. What
Harry I am…with the whole family. All the children are doing about you?
lots of different things. Man My girlfriend’s going on holiday, so I’m taking her to
Rana Like what? the airport in the morning, and then after lunch I’m
Harry Well, Ellie’s running in a race and Jack and Sam are seeing my boss…we have to do some work.
playing football? Woman Well, don’t work too hard…see you on Monday.
Rana My boys are doing that too, and I’m doing the bicycle Man OK. Have fun!
race. What about you? What are you doing?
Harry Er, I’m taking them to do their sports. 3
Rana Oh I see…you’re going to the sports day, but you’re not Will Where are you going on holiday this year, Laura?
actually doing any sports! Laura Well I’m thinking about Spain. I thought about
Harry That’s it! But I’m still taking part…I’ll be there! Italy, too.
Rana You’re funny! Will But you were in Spain at New Year, weren’t you?
Laura That wasn’t me…my sister went and she’s in France at
the moment. Anyway, the flights to Spain are cheap, so
I think we’ll go there.

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Man Those flowers are lovely!
Woman They are, aren’t they? I love roses!
Man Oh, are they yours?
Woman Yes, and before you ask, they’re not from my
boyfriend. He never sends me flowers!
Man Who sent them then?
Woman My brother and his wife. It’s my birthday today.
Man Well, happy birthday!

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Woman Were you at the shops?
Man Yep, I needed some things for my holiday.
Woman So…what did you get?
Man Some trousers. And I got a new jacket, too.
Woman Great!
Man And I’m getting some shirts on Saturday.
Woman You’re flying on Monday, aren’t you?
Man That’s right.

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