Pre-Intermediate Unit 11 Audio Script

Pre-intermediate Unit 11 audio script
UNIT 11 Recording 1
1
I use my phone for everything. I text most of the time because it’s quick and
cheap, so I text my friends and my boyfriend. I like texts because they’re quiet
– nobody knows what you’re saying. My mum used to call me all the time to
check that I’m OK, but now she can text me, which is much better. I get really
annoyed when you’re talking to someone though, and they’re texting
someone else. I think that’s really rude.
2
I use the internet a lot. I use Skype to keep in touch with my family because
my daughter lives in France, so I don’t see her very often and the phone is
expensive. With the internet, I can see my grandchildren – it’s wonderful. My
son sets up the computer for me. I haven’t learnt how to do that yet. And
sometimes it crashes during the phone call, which is annoying, or I can’t see
the picture properly. But usually it’s fine. Generally, I think technology is
wonderful. When I was younger, we only dreamed of having video phone
calls, but now it’s possible and it’s free.
3
We use a blog. It’s a great way to tell people about your travel experiences.
We’ve been to so many places already and it’s nice to tell people about them.
And you can put photos there of the people you meet and the places you visit.
The best thing is that as soon as you write the blog, people all over the world
can read it. The only problem we have is when we can’t find an internet café.
4
I’ve just started to use networking sites like Facebook. I found some friends I
haven’t seen for years and it was great to get in touch again. The only
problem is that I keep checking it when I should be working.
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UNIT 11 Recording 2
1
I’ve been there already.
2
I haven’t met her yet.
3
We’ve just seen a film.
4
They’ve already gone.
5
We haven’t finished yet.
6
He’s just spoken to her.
UNIT 11 Recording 3
1
If you give me your details. I’ll send you the photo.
2
If people sign the petition, the company’ll have to respond.
3
When your friends see the video, they won’t be surprised.
4
If the situation gets worse, will you leave your job?
5
If there aren’t elections soon, people will start protesting.
6
When you see this picture, I’ll be in the Canaries!
7
If the product is really good then people won’t write bad reviews.
8
If they change the design, will you buy one?

UNIT 11 Recording 4
1
‘ll – I’ll send you the photo – If you give me your details, I’ll send you the
photo.
2
‘ll – the company’ll have to respond – If people sign the petition, the
company’ll have to respond.
3
won't – they won’t be surprised – When your friends see the video, they won’t
be surprised.
4
will – will you leave your job? – If the situation gets worse, will you leave your
job?
5
‘ll – people’ll start protesting – If there aren’t elections soon, people’ll start
protesting.
6
‘ll – I’ll be in the Canaries – When you see this picture. I’ll be in the Canaries!
7
won't – people won’t write bad reviews – If the product is really good, then
people won’t write bad reviews.
8
will – will you buy one? – If they change the design, will you buy one?
UNIT 11 Recording 5
M1 = 1st man M2 = 2nd man W = Woman
M1: I use the internet all day at work and I still get my work done.
M2: Yeah, me too.
M1: I’m sorry, but I really don’t see what the problem is.
W: I think the problem is that lots of workers spend all day surfing the
internet and wasting their time instead of doing their work.
M1: Hmm.

W: And students at university are failing their degrees because they spend
all their time checking Facebook and watching videos that friends send
them.
M2: Yes, that’s true, but … um … I don’t think, you know, I don’t think that
the problem is the internet. You know, I think the problem is with the
websites like Facebook.
M1: Yeah, definitely, like YouTube.
M2: Some companies and universities stop you from using certain
websites. And in my opinion that’s OK.
W: But it’s so easy to waste time. I don’t think you should use the internet
when you’re trying to work, unless you need it for your work, for
research or something.
M1: I’m not sure about that. Going on the internet sometimes gives you a
break. It’s like having a cup of coffee or talking to someone in the
office. People should use the internet as much as they like.
W: I don’t think so …
M2: Yes, that’s right. I think it’s good. I run a small business and my staff
use the internet as much as they want to. I don’t check what they are
doing. They do all their work and they are happy. I don’t think it’s a
waste of time at all. It’s the same as going to a bookshop …
W: No, but …
M2: … or looking through a pile of magazines.
W: I’m afraid I totally disagree. The problem is that people are addicts.
People aren’t addicted to reading books, but the internet is different.
People spend too much time in front of their computer or their phone.
They choose the internet over sports and going out. They forget how to
live in the real world, and I think it’s a real problem.
UNIT 11 Recording 6
M2: Yes, that’s right. I think it’s good.
M2: Yes, that’s true.
W: I’m afraid I totally disagree.

W: I’m not sure about that.

M2: I think it’s good.
M2: I don’t think it’s a waste of time at all.
UNIT 11 Recording 7
1
A: I’m sorry, but I really don’t see what the problem is.
B: I really don’t see what the problem is.
2
A: I disagree.
B: I’m not sure about that.
3
A: I don’t think it’s a waste of time at all.
B: It’s not a waste of time.
4
A: That’s true, but I don’t think the problem is the internet.
B: The problem is not using the internet.
5
A: I totally disagree.
B: I’m afraid I totally disagree.
UNIT 11 Recording 8
1
OK – smart phone? That’s essential. I love it. I use it all the time, for
everything. I talk to people, chat, text, take photos. I couldn’t live without my
phone. Microwave? That’s essential. I don’t have lots of time for cooking, so I
use the microwave a lot. Television? Not essential. I don’t watch much
television. DVD player no … not essential. Digital camera? Not essential. I
use my phone. So, what else? Er … laptop? That’s … essential really. I use
my laptop for work, so yes, I need that. Tablet? Hmm. I guess it’s not
essential.

2
Which are essential? All of them! Goodness. Right. Smart phone? Essential. I
don’t go anywhere without my phone. I need it in case there’s an emergency
and I have to call someone. Or if there’s a problem with one of the children.
Yes, I definitely need my phone. TV? That’s essential really. I couldn’t live
without my television and DVD player. Umm. Laptop? Well, I need a computer
really so yes, that’s essential. Tablet. Well, no that’s not essential. Digital
camera? I suppose I don’t need that. Someone else can take the photos!
What else? Microwave. No. I can live without that.

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