Unit 1

Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 1

In Britain, when giving or asking for telephone numbers, we don’t say thousand, hundred or
million, we say each number separately. So 421 6759 is four-two-one, six-seven-five-nine.
The '0' is pronounced 'Oh'. 081 436 0872 is oh-eight-one, four-three-six, oh-eight-seven-two.
These numbers are in groups. The groups are codes for areas in Britain. When we say the
numbers, we pause between the groups. However, when the same number occurs twice,
the word 'double' is used with the number. 1994422 is one-double nine, double-four, double
two.

Listen to some dialogues between a caller on the phone and a secretary. As you listen write
the telephone numbers and names in the spaces below.

1. Is that _____________________?
Yes. Can I help you?
I'd like to speak to _____________________, please.

2. Hi. Is that _____________________?

Yes. Who do you want to speak to?
_____________________, please.

3. Hello, Is that _____________________?

Who do you wish to speak to?
_____________________, please.

4. Good morning. Is that _____________________?

Yes. Can I help you?
I'd like to speak to _______ Egge, please.

5. I'm sorry to disturb you, but is that _____________________?

Who do you want to speak to?
_______ Casting, please.

Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 2

In the UK the house number is given first and is followed by the name of the street. These
two items are written on the same line. Next, the name of the city and county are written
and are followed by the post code and the country if you are abroad.

Listen to the following short dialogues and fill in the missing information in the spaces
below.

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1. My new address is 23 A Smithfield Road, Ealing W5, London
My telephone number is __________________________.
2. My sister lives at ________Greenford Avenue, Nottingham
Her telephone number is __________________________.
3. My friend Alan lives in London. His address is __________________________ Road
Ealing, London W5 5RF
His telephone number is __________________________.
4. My brother Larry's address is
______ Gresik Road, __________________________
His telephone number is __________________________.
5. My parents live at ________ Manor Drive, __________________________.
Their telephone number is __________________________.
6. My uncle George lives at __________________________, ______________.
His telephone number is __________________________.
7. Mrs. Harper lives at __________________________, __________________.
Her telephone number is__________________________.
8. Mr. Johnson lives at __________________________, __________________.
His telephone number is __________________________.

Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 3

In Great Britain, the British Council operates a voluntary scheme for the inspection of
English language schools. The schools must comply with strict regulations regarding teacher
qualifications and school facilities. EF international language schools in Cambridge, Hastings
and Brighton are recognised as efficient by the British Council, and they are members of the
Association for Recognised English Language Teaching Establishments in Britain.
Here are their addresses.

Look at this address list, tick () if the information is correct, or write in the necessary
changes.

1. EF Language School
EF House _____________________
1 Farman Street _____________________
Hove, Brighton _____________________
Sussex BN3 1AW _____________________
Tel: 723651 _____________________
Telex: 77843 _____________________

2. EF International School of English

21 Hill Road _____________________
Cambridge _____________________
CB2 2RL _____________________
Tel· 240020 _____________________
Telex: 817713 _____________________

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3. EF International School of English
1-2 Sussex Road _____________________
Brighton _____________________
Sussex BN2 1FJ _____________________
Tel: 571802 _____________________
Telex: 957005 _____________________

4. EF International School of English

64/ 80 Warrior Square _____________________
Hastings _____________________
East Sussex TN7 6BP _____________________
Tel: 432898 _____________________
Telex: 957005 _____________________

Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 4

Listen carefully to a conversation between Alison and Alan. Tick () if the information is
correct, or write in the necessary changes.

Alison wants to make a phone call. _____________________

It's cheaper to make a call before 6 pm. _____________________
Telephone directory provides gardening information. _____________________
Arrange an alarm call before 10:30 pm on Tuesday evening. _____________________
You would pay until you talk to the right person. _____________________
Alison will make a personal call. _____________________

Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 5

Listen carefully and write down the following names and places.

1. __________________________ 2. __________________________
3. __________________________ 4. __________________________
5. __________________________ 6. __________________________
7. __________________________ 8. __________________________

Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 6

Listen to the following dialogue between an operator and an enquirer. As you listen, write
down the type of call, name and phone number in the spaces below.

Operator: Long distance. May I help you?

Caller: Yes. I want to make a 1.________________ to 2._________ , please.
Operator: What is the name of the person, please?
Caller: 3. __________________
Operator: What is the number?
Caller: 4. __________________

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Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 7

Listen to the following dialogue between an operator and an enquirer. As you listen, write
down the name, address and phone number in the spaces below.

Operator: Directory Enquiries, What city please?

Enquirer: 1. __________________
Operator: Name?
Enquirer: 2. __________________
Operator: Thank you. And could you tell me his address?
Enquirer: 3. __________ Grestone Road.
Operator: The number is 4. __________________

Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 8

Listen to the following dialogue between an operator and an enquirer. As you listen, write
down the name, address and phone number in the spaces below.

Operator: Directory Enquiries, What city please?

Enquirer: 1. __________________
Operator: Name?
Enquirer: 2. __________________
Operator: Thank you. And could you tell me his address?
Enquirer: 3. __________________
Operator: The number is 4. __________________

Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 9

You will hear a conversation between a secretary and a student. The secretary is asking the
student for information in order to complete an application form for a course. As you listen,
fill in the appropriate information on the form below.

Surname: 1. __________________ (IN CAPITAL LETTERS)

First name: 2. __________________
Country: 3. __________________
Address: 4. ______Crew Street 5._________
Telephone No.: 6. __________________
Age: 7. __________________

Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 10

You will hear a conversation between a secretary and a student. The secretary is asking the
student for information in order to complete an application form for a course. As you listen,
fill in the appropriate information on the form below

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 Surname: 1. __________________ (IN CAPITAL LETTERS)
First name: 2. __________________
Country: 3. __________________
Address: 4. ______Broadway 5._________
Telephone No.: 6. __________________
Age: 7. __________________

Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 11

You will hear a conversation between a secretary and a student. The secretary is asking the
student for information in order to complete an application form for a course. As you listen,
fill in the appropriate information on the form below.

Surname: 1. __________________ (IN CAPITAL LETTERS)

First name: 2. __________________
Country: 3. __________________
Age: 4. __________________
Address: 5. ______Hardcourt Lane 6. _________
Telephone No.: 7. __________________

Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 12A

Listen to some short dialogues. In each dialogue, you will hear someone ask a question
about the time. When the answer is given, write down the time in the space below.

1. A: Excuse me. Can you tell me the time, please?

B: Yes. It's ___________________________.
2. A: Do you have the right time, please?
B: I think it's ___________________________.
3. A: Do you know what time the next bus is, please?
B: Yes. It's ___________________________.
4. A: What time do you finish your work today?
B: ___________________________.
5. A: When do the shops open , please?
B: ___________________________.
6. A: What time does the London train leave, please?
B: ___________________________.
7. A: What's the next train to Birmingham I please?
B: ___________________________.
8. A: Excuse me, please. What lime does the Liverpool train arrive?
B: ___________________________.
9. A: When does the Paris flight leave, please?
B: ___________________________.
10. A: What time's the next flight to Amsterdam, please?
B: ___________________________.

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Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 12B

You will hear a dialogue. As you listen, fill in the form below.

Time of Dr. Kent's Lecture

Monday 1. _______ and then _________ Room No. 4. __________________
Friday 2. _______ Room No. 5. __________________
Length of each lecture 3. __________________

Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 13

You will hear some announcements from railway stations and airport. These
announcements give information to travelers about trains and planes. For each
announcement that you hear write in the box below the platform, flight number, time and
destination.

Trains
Platform No. Time Destination
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Planes
Flight No. Time Destination
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 14

Listen to the tape carefully and write down the area and population for each city and
region.

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Table 1
Area People/ sq km
UK
European Community
England
Greater London
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland

Table 2
City Area (sq km) Population (thousand)
Greater London
Birmingham
Leeds
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Manchester
Bristol
Coventry

Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 15

Listen and write down the numbers in the correct column.

Undergraduate Students at the University

Men Women
Total
Science
Social Science
Engineering
Arts
Medicine
Dentistry
Law
Veterinary Science

Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 16

You are going to practise some percentages. We use percentages when we want to express
a number more simply. Percentage means the number of X per hundred. For example, there
are 46 students in a class. 23 of them are female students. We can say 50% of the students
are female students. "Percent" is said after the number.
Skim the table below. Then listen and fill in the missing percentages in the correct column.

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British Household Expenditure 1975-1985
Households 1975 1985
Car
1. __________ 2. __________
Television
94.8% 97.6%
Central heating
3. __________ 4. __________
Telephone
5. __________ 6. __________
Home computer
7. __________ 8. __________
Video recorder
0% 9. __________

Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 17

You will hear a talk about British trade in 1987. As you listen, write down the numbers in
appropriate places.

Geographical Distribution of Trade in 1987

Export Import
Rest of Rest of
western western
Europe ___ Europe ___
North
America North
___ America
___

Other
Other
developed
European European developed
countries
Community Community countries
___
___ ___
___
Centrally
planned Centrally
economies planned
___ economies
Oil- ___
exporting Oil-
companies exporting
Other ___ Other companies
developing developing ___
countries countries
___ ___

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Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 18

You are going to listen to a talk. Look at the table below first, then listen carefully to the
talk and fill in the percentages in the correct column.

Countries
Young people China Japan Korea Thailand
(%) who agree

A women's place is in the home

12% 6. ____ 12. ____ 16. ____
If a couple both earn money, both should
1. ____ 7. ____ 13. ____ 17. ____
share the housework.
Men and women should be paid the same
2. ____ 8. ____ 80% 18. ____
for the same job.
Nursing is women's work.
3. ____ 9. ____ 14. ____ 19. ____
Mining is the men's work.
90% 10. ____ 15. ____ 20. ____
Cooking should still be done by women.
4. ____ 82% 65% 47%
Washing clothes should still be done by
5. ____ 11. ____ 62% 67%
women.

Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 19

You are going to practise some dates. Dates in Britain can be written in two ways.
1) In numbers only: day, month, year. So 6-3-94 is the 6th of March, 1994.
2) In numbers and words. For example, you can read day, month, year or month, day, year.
For example, 21-12-1994, you can 21st of December, 1994, or December the 21st, 1994.

Listen to the following dates. As you listen, tick the correct letter A or B.

1. When's Lincoln's birthday? A. February 12th

B. February 20th
2. Do you know Valentine's Day? A. February 15th
B. February 14th
3. When's Washington's Birthday? A. February 23rd
B. February 21st
4. Do you know when April Fool's Day is? A. April 1st
B. April 3rd
5. When is Easter? A. April 3rd
B. April 1st
6. When is Mother's Day? A. May 5th

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 B. May 8th
7. What date is Memorial Day? A. May 13th
B. May 30th
8. Do you know when Father's Day is? A. June 19th
B. June 9th
9. When is Independence Day? A. July 5th
B. July 4th
10. When is Friendship Day? A. August 17th
B. August 7th
11. When is Halloween? A. October 1st
B. October 31st
12. When is Thanksgiving Day? A. November 25th
B. November 24th

Unit 1: Listening Activity No. 20

You are going to hear about the circulation of some British newspapers and when they were
founded. Listen to the tape and write down the numbers to the correct column.

When founded Circulation in 2003

Quality Daily Newspapers:
The Daily Telegraph
The Times
The Guardian
The Financial Times
Quality Sunday Newspapers:
The Sunday Times
The Observer
The Sunday Telegraph
Popular Daily Newspapers:
The Daily Express
The Sun
The Mirror
Daily Mail
Popular Sunday Newspapers:
News of the World
Sunday Mirror
The People
The Mail on Sunday
Sunday Express

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 Unit 2
Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 1

You will hear a dialogue. As you listen, fill in the form below.

Family name 1. ___________________________

First name 2. ___________________________
Length of English study 3. ___________________________
Examinations passed 4. ___________________________
Score 5. ___________________________
Subjects needing help 6. ___________________________
Biggest problem 7. ___________________________

Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 2

You will hear a dialogue. As you listen, fill in the form below.

Which subject put first 1. ___________________________

Reasons It's very popular,
easier to find a job
2. ___________________________
has 3.______________ on our lives.
Which subject put last 4. ___________________________
Reasons Do not have 5. ________ in that area.
Second 5. ___________________________
Third 6. ___________________________
Fourth 7. ___________________________

Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 3

You will hear two telephone conversations involving an invitation. As you listen, fill in the
forms below.
Conversation 1
Receiver's telephone No. 1. ___________________________
Receiver's name 2. ___________________________
Reason for phoning 3. ___________________________
What will they do 4. __________ and _____________
When will they do it 5. ___________________________
Conversation 2
Receiver's telephone No. 1. ___________________________
Caller's name 2. ___________________________
Receiver's name 3. ___________________________
Why can't they meet on Friday 4. They are going to a ___________
Why can't they meet on Saturday 5. Freda's Parents are ___________

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Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 4

You will hear the BBC weather forecast. As you listen, fill in the missing information in the
correct column.

Places Weather Temperature

South England, Midlands Cloudy Min: 3.______
1. ______ Max: 4.______
Cold
Wind from 2.______
Wales and 5. ___________ Sunny spells Min: 7.______
Strong winds from 6.______ Max: 8.______
Rain
East 9._________________ Warmer
10. ______
No 11.______
Scotland and 12._________ Very cold Min: 13.______
Windy with gales Max: 14.______
Heavy rain and snow

Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 5

A man is looking for a new flat. He is talking to an estate agent. Listen carefully and fill in
the form below.

Rental Application Form

Caller's full name: 1. Perry _____________
Address: 2. __________________ Avenue
Telephone No.: 3. __________________
Occupation: 4. __________________
Employer: Barclays Bank

Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 6

Listen to a conversation between a landlord and a tenant. Imagine you are the tenant.
Listen carefully and fill in the form below.
Is the room available? 1. _______________________
Number of beds in the room 2. _______________________
Facilities to be shared with others 3. kitchen, ________________
Number of people who are sharing the facilities now 4. _______________________
Is there a phone in the house? 5. _______________________
Can the tenants make calls in the house? 6. _______________________
The rent 7. _______________________
The rent is due on which day of the month? 8. _______________________
The first month's payment 9. _______________________
Telephone number 10. _______________________

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Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 7

You will hear a conversation at the customs in Gatwick Airport. As you listen, fill in the form
below.

Surname: 1. _______________________
First name: 2. _______________________
Sex: 3. _______________________
Dale of birth: 4. _______________________
Nationality: 5. _______________________
Reason for travel in the UK: 6. _______________________
Address in the UK: 7. _______Halefield Road,
Tottenham, London

Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 8

You're a member of the staff in 8 lost property office in a department store. A woman
comes to your office to report that she has lost something. As you listen, fill in the report
form with the information she gives you.

Lost Property Report

Item: 1. ____________
Description: • Shape: 2.___________
• Colour: 3. __________ checked
• Made of Leather
Total Value: 4. ______________
Last time noted: 5. ______________
Last place noted: 6. ___________ on 6th floor.
If found, notify: Name : 7. ______________
Address: 8. ______________
Phone No. : 9. ______________

Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 9

You will hear an interview between a young woman who has applied for a position with a
company and the personnel officer of the company. As you listen, fill in the form below.

Name of applicant 1. Shirley _____________

University attended 2. ___________________
Subject 3. ___________________
Year of graduation 4. ___________________

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Work experience:
Last position 5. ___________________
Years 6. ___________________
Previous work 7. Sales woman
Years 7. ___________________
Previous work salary 8. ___________________
New job's salary 9. ___________________
Benefit of the job 10. ______ hours per week at full
pay to attend college courses.

Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 10

You will hear four telephone messages. As you listen, write down the important
information given by the callers.
Message 1
Message for: 1. ___________________
Message: phone tonight before 2._______ or tomorrow
before 3._______
Ring back at: 4. ___________________
Caller's name: 5. ___________________

Message 2
Receiver's phone No. 1. ___________________
Caller's name 2. ___________________
Message for 3. ___________________
Message meeting time changed to 4. ___________
Phone back before 5.___________
Phone No. 6. ___________________

Message 3
Receiver's phone No. 1. ___________________
Caller's name Anne Bridge
Message for 2. ___________________
Message 3. _______ starts at 8;
meeting her at 7:30 in front of the 4. _______
Please call her at 5. ________
Phone No. 6. ___________________

Message 4
Receiver's phone No. 1. ___________________
Caller's name Debbie Harris
Message for 2. ___________________
Message Use 3.___________ instead of the playing ground
and come there at 4.___________

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Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 11

You are going to hear an interview on transportation. As you listen fill in the form below.
(The questions are not in order).

Questions How do you How far is it How long Are you ever Suggestions
get to from your does it take late because for improving
school? home to you to get of the
school? to school? transportation transportation
Name problems?
Mike By bus 3. 6. 8. 11.
Liz 1. 4. It depends 9. 12.
Tom 2. 5. 7. 10.

Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 12

You will hear a conversation. As you listen, fill in the missing information in the form below.

Reason for call 1. ___________________

Personnel manager's name 2. ___________________
Caller's name 3. ___________________
Caller's college 4. ___________________
Caller's subjects in college 5. ___________________
What foreign languages can
the caller speak? 6. _________ and __________
Caller's work experience 7. K Mart for ____months and
Jade Travel Agency for ____ months.
Interview time 8. __________ABB Building in Oxford Street.
Interview place 9. ___________________
Documents caller must take to
the interview 10. _______and __________certificates

Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 13

You will hear an interview. As you listen, fill in the form about Miss Wood.

Surname 1. ___________________
First name 2. ___________________
Present occupation 3. ___________________
Number of years for the present occupation 4. ___________________
Education 5. ___________________
Interests 6. ___________________
How many languages can she speak? 7. ___________________

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Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 14

You will hear a dialogue between a bank officer and a customer. As you listen, fill in the
form below.

City to which money is to be transferred 1. ___________________

Name of the bank 2. ___________________
Recipient of the money 3. ___________________
Recipient 's address 4. ___________________
Account number 5. ___________________
Amount of money to be transferred 6. ___________________
That amount in American dollars 7. ___________________
Sender of the money 8. ___________________
Sender's address 9. _____ Grange Park, Ealing Broadway
Fastest method of sending money overseas 10. __________________
Method chosen by customer 11. __________________

Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 15

You are going to listen to a conversation between a student and a clerk at Barclays Bank.
Listen carefully and fill in the blanks.

The grant is paid by the 1.___________.

A student account offers a 2.__________ and a connect card which can be used 24 hours a
day in the bank machines.
It also can he used for a cheque guarantee card.
For up to £500, the interest is 3. ___________.
A student account offers a 4._________ overdraft.
You need:
• a letter from some authority
• identification like 5. ____________
• simple forms about your course
• duration of your stay
• your address and 6.____________

Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 16

Listen to Jane talking about her relatives. Tick () if the information is correct, or write in
the necessary changes.

Example: Answer:
Aunt Elme is my father's sister. mother's
She has got 2 grown-up children. 

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She is a housewife. 1. _________________
Louise is a housewife. 2. _________________
She is divorced. 3. _________________
Uncle Tom is a bank manager. 4. _________________
Lewis lives in Paris. 5. _________________

Roger is Jane's uncle. 6. _________________

He is a sales manager. 7. _________________

Mark studies in Oxford University. 8. _________________

He is talking to his sister. 9. _________________

Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 17

Julia is a student at university. She is looking for a room to rent. She has seen an
advertisement and has decided to phone the landlord. As you listen, fill in the form below.

Telephone No. for the advertisement 1. ___________________

The rent 2. ___________________
Type of room available 3. Single/Double
Rooms shared: 4. A. living room
B. bathroom
C. kitchen
D. bedroom
Deposit 5. ___________________
House rules 6. Deposit for ____________
7. Guests must leave by ____
Is it close to public transportation? 8. Yes, It is 5 minutes to ___________
Address of accommodation 9. _______________, Acton
Appointment time 10. __________________
Caller's name 11. __________________

Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 18

You will hear a conversation. As you listen, no in an accident report form with the
information you hear.

ACCIDENT REPORT FORM

Witness's name: 1) ____________
Address: 32 Westminister Road, Watford
Injuries sustained: 2) ______, _________ and _______

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Casualty's Occupation: 3) ________
Name of casualty: 4)______________
Address: 37 Merton Road, Harrow
Date of accident: 5) ______________
6) Action: □ Police notified
□ Family notified
□ Employer notified

Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 19

You are going to hear a talk about some volcanoes. Look at the chart below. Listen carefully
to the talk and write down the missing information in the correct place.

Name of the Place Location Date of Eruption No. Of People Died

Vesuvius 79 A.D.
Ecuador 1,000
Krakatoa
Martinique
Mount St. Helens 60
Mount Tambora Indonesia

Unit 2: Listening Activity No. 20

You will hear a dialogue between a student and a landlord. The student bas seen an
advertisement and is phoning the landlord to find out more about it. As you listen, fill in the
form below.

Telephone number 1. ____________________

Rent 2. ____________________
Type of room 3. Single/Double
Shared rooms 4. ____________________
Day rent due 5. on _________________
House rules 6. Guests should be out by ____
Public transport 7. ____________________
When is the room available 8. ___________________
Address 9. ______________, Highgate
Appointment time 10. ___________________

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 Unit 3
Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 1
Task I
You are going to listen to a conversation about how to make English-style tea. As you listen,
put the missing words in the blanks below.

1. First, put _____________ in a kettle.

2. _____________ water.
3. _____________ the pot.
4. Put some tea into _____________
5. Pour _____________ over the tea.
6. Let the tea stand for _____________.
7. Pour a little _____________ a cup.
8. Then pour _____________ into the cup.
9. Add some _____________ to the tea.

Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 2

Task 1
Listen to a conversation between Mary and her brother, Jack. As you listen, complete the
instructions about how to use the water heater.
A. Plug in the ______________.
B. Close the ______________ tap which is the drainage tap.
C. Open the black one which is the ______________ tap.
D. The water tank takes about ______________ minutes to fill up.
E. About ______________ later, you should have some hot water.

Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 3

Task I
Look at the following pictures and listen carefully to the news. As you listen, pick out the
wanted man according to the description.

Task 2
Listen to the news again and complete the following statements.

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1. Police are looking for the wanted man for ____________.
2. The man escaped with goods valued at around ____________.
3. They included items of jewellery, a stereo, ____________ and ____________.
4. The description was given by ____________.
5. The man has a ____________ face and a ____________ nose.
6. The man was wearing ____________.
7. The man has a ____________ on his left cheek.
8. Please contact the nearest ____________ if anyone can offer assistance.

Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 4

Listen to the news and answer the following questions.

1. Where did the man break into a factory? ____________________________

2. How much money has been stolen? ____________________________
3. By what did he get away? ____________________________
4. Why is the man dangerous? ____________________________
5. What should people do if they see him? ____________________________
6. How old is the man? ____________________________
7. What is the man's height? ____________________________

Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 5

Listen to a conversation between Jim and Kathy. As you listen, answer the following
questions. The answers may be longer than 3 words.

1. Where is Kathy going to meet her sister? ____________________________

2. When will they meet? ____________________________
3. Why can't Kathy meet her sister herself? ____________________________
4. Has Jim met Kathy's sister before? ____________________________
5. How old is Kathy's sister? ____________________________
6. What does Diana usually wear? ____________________________

Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 6

Listen to a conversation between a customer and a policeman. Then look at the following
statements, and tick () if the information is correct, or write in the necessary changes.

1. A man just stole a lady's purse. ____________________________

2. He was tall and thin. ____________________________
3. He was in his thirties. ____________________________
4. His hair is brown. ____________________________
5. He was wearing jeans and a jacket. ____________________________
6. The purse was brown. ____________________________
7. And it was made of leather. ____________________________

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Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 7

You will hear a dialogue between a policeman and a lady who has lost her daughter. As you
listen, Tick () if the information is correct, or write in the necessary changes.

1. Mary went to school this morning. ____________________________

2. She lives at 31st Bath Road. ____________________________
3. Mary is ill. ____________________________
4. Mary is 9 years old. ____________________________
5. She has long black hair. ____________________________
She is wearing:
6. a white long-sleeved blouse. ____________________________
7. a pink and while striped skirt. ____________________________
8. long stockings and brown shoes. ____________________________

Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 8

You are going to listen to a conversation. As you listen, tick the right letter according to the
directions.

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Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 9

Look at the diagram below and listen to the directions. As you listen, follow the directions
and then write the appropriate number beside the name of each place.

the university library __________________

the supermarket __________________
the hotel __________________
the best bookshop __________________
the Lloyd. Bank __________________

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Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 10

Look carefully at the street plan below, follow the sets of directions and then answer the
questions at the end of each set of directions.

1. What's the building on your left? _______________________

2. What's the building on your right? _______________________
3. What's the building on your right? _______________________

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Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 11

Look at the map of Maple Town. You will hear five separate sets of directions to particular
places on the map. As you listen, follow the directions carefully and write the letter beside
the name of the place. Find the station at the bottom left first. Listen carefully to the
directions.

1. the bookshop _________________________

2. the coffee bar _________________________
3. the chemist's _________________________
4. the hotel _________________________
5. the art museum _________________________

Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 12

Look at the map below. You will hear six separate sets of directions to a certain place on the
street plan. As you listen, follow the directions carefully, and then write the appropriate
letters beside the names of the places below. The first one starts at the car park.

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 1. the post office _________________________
2. the bank _________________________
3. the Windsor Hotel _________________________
4. the Chinese restaurant _________________________
5. the newsagent's _________________________
6. the grocer's _________________________

Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 13

You are going to listen to a conversation between Janet and her friend. Janet is telling her
friend about her holidays. As you listen, complete the notes.

Day What she did

Saturday Arrived at hotel at 1.___________.
Sunday Hired a 2.__________.
Went to 3.__________ and saw monkeys and lions.
Monday Went to Oxford and Stonehenge and took 4.__________
Tuesday Joined a 5.__________ tour and visited Trafalgar Square, Westminister
Abby, the Houses of Parliament and saw the changing of 6.__________.
Also went to Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
Wednesday Went to Greenwich by 7.__________
Thursday Went shopping for presents and 8.__________.
Went to see a film called Star Wars in the evening.
Friday Rained all day. Stayed in hotel and played 9.__________.
Saturday Left hotel at 10.__________.

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Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 14

Task 1
You will hear a dialogue between two students. One of them is describing a route on the
map. Draw a line to show the route taken. If the student went Inside any of that place
named on the map, mark that place with a cross (X).

Task 2
Listen to the conversation again and list the places the student went to and then write the
reasons the student went to these places.

Place Reason
Example: West Building To register
1.
2.
3.
4.

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Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 15

You are going to listen to a talk about children's safety at home. Look at the table below.
Listen to the talk and fill in the missing information in the correct column.

What children What children What children What children

can see can't see can find can do
At home Pan handles, Panes of glass in Medicine, Climb the stairs
lead on the doors or household and don't know
kettle, screens, things cleaners, how to get
1.______, iron left on the floor matches, down, climb on
like 2.______ or lighters, knives, a chair to reach
spills, drawers other sharp a window, climb
or cupboard tools, plastic inside things,
doors left open. bags, things reach 5.______
they could and _______
4._________ on and turn them
like peanuts. on and off.
The dangers Burn or scald Trip or fall over Can't tell the They can do
them things, fall difference anything which
through panes between are dangerous
of glass or bump lemonade and and can be
into things turps. anywhere.
which
3.___________

• You can help keep them safe by planning 6.__________ and making the right
7.__________.
• You can 8.__________ medicines and make it more difficult for children to 9.__________ or
grab hot things.
• You should turn 10.__________ away from the front of the cooker.
• You'd better 11.__________ all fires and heaters.
• You should use 12.___________ on stairs and teach them how to go 13.__________ the
stairs.

Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 16

Look at the picture on the sheet in front or you. This is Kevin's bed-sitting room. He is
describing his room to his friend. As you listen, write the name of the furniture you hear.

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Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 17

Sally bought a new house a few days ago in a small village. She is phoning her friend Richard
and inviting him for dinner at the weekend. Sally is giving directions to get to her house.
Look at the map. As you listen, take notes and mark Sally's house with a cross (X).

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Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 18

You are going to listen to five conversations between a new information officer and
passengers. Listen and complete the conversations.

Conversation 1
A: Can I help you, madam?
B: Yes. Could I have a 1._____________ ticket to Nottingham to arrive by ten?
A: That is 2._____________ please.
B: Here you are. Could you tell me which train I could take?
A: Let me see. It is 7:00 now, Friday. Yes, you can take the 3.____________ train to get there.
B: Thank you very much.

Conversation 2
A: Excuse me, Sir.
B: Yes, madam. What can I do for you?
A: Could you tell me the time of trains to Nottingham, please?
B: What sort of time do you want to go?
A: You see, I would like to go to Nottingham to visit my daughter. She will meet me at the
station at 4._____________ this Saturday. Which train should I take?
B: Take the 16:30 train and you will get there at 5.____________. Is that all right?
A: That's fine. Thanks a lot. Oh, by the way, how much does a weekend return ticket to
London cost, please?
B: It costs 6._____________.
A: Thank you.

Conversation 3
A: Excuse me, Sir.
B: Yes, madam. May I help you?
A: Could you tell me which trains I can take if I buy a 7.____________ to Nottingham?
B: Let me see. Oh, yes, you can take any train except 7:30 and 8:30 morning trains. And any
trains after 17:30. Generally speaking, a saver ticket can be used on most trains except on a
few 8.____________ trains. Here is a timetable. You can check it by yourself.
A: Lovely. That will be very helpful.

Conversation 4
A: May I help you, young lady?
B: Yes, I have to get to Nottingham by 10:30 this Saturday morning. Could you tell me which
train I should take to get there on time?
A: The 8:30 train will do.
B: I see. Could you tell me which platform the train leaves from?
A: Platform 9._____________.
B: Thank you.

Conversation 5
A: Can I help you, madam?
B: Yes, I would like to get to Nottingham on Friday by seven o'clock. Which train should I take?
A: The 10.____________ train.

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B: How much for a return saver ticket to Nottingham?
A: Twenty pounds, but I am afraid you can't use a saver ticket on that train.
B: Can't I? How much is standard fare?
A: 11.____________ pounds, please.
B: Well, I think I should take standard fare. Here is forty-five.
A: Thanks. Here is your ticket and change.
B: Thank you very much.

Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 19

Look at the graph below. This graph shows the number of people who visited London Zoo,
Kew Gardens and Regent's Park from 1978 to 1987. Mark in the names London Zoo, Kew
Gardens and Regent's Park on the appropriate lines on the graph.
(Numbers shown in thousand)

Unit 3: Listening Activity No. 20

Look lit the graph below. This one shows the numbers or visitors to the Exhibition Center,
the Museum and the Art Gallery. Mark in the names Exhibition centre, Museum and Art
Galley on the appropriate lines on the graph.
(Numbers shown in thousand)

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 Unit 4
Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 1

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false by writing T for true and F for
false.
1. A man is calling from home.
2. He has been phoning for about 15 minutes.
3. The man keeps making a funny noise.
4. The man dialed a wrong number.
5. The man hasn't put enough money in the phone box.
6. The operator said the lines were overloaded.
7. The problem is because of crossed lines.
8. The man got through after talking to the operator.

Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 2

Answer the questions by writing up to three words or a number.

1. Which session of the conference is it? _________________________
2. Which room will the grammar session be held in? _________________________
3. Where should people return their keys? _________________________

Circle the appropriate Letter.

4. What should be returned to the session chairpeople?
A. Discussion handouts. B. Tape recorders.
C. Discussion records. D. Section recorders.

5. By what time does the speaker want people to gather to take the 3:30 buses?
A. 2:30. B. 3:15. C. 3:30. D. 3:25.

6. Where should people gather to take the buses?

A. Outside the airport. B. Outside Room 203.
C. Outside the main building. D. Outside Room 302.
7. Who is not asked to collect reprints from the conference desk?
A. Professor Hurst. B. Professor Cole.
C. Professor Malnachurk. D. Professor Olsen.

Indicate whether the following statements are accurate or not by writing

A for an accurate statement;
I for an inaccurate statement;
N lf the information is not given.

8. Professor Olsen is from the Leeds University.

9. The sixth Annual Convention of EFL will be held soon.
10. Aall people have to leave their names at the conference desk.

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Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 3

Answer the questions by writing a few words.

1. Whom is the letter for? _____________________________
2. What does the mother complain about? _____________________________

Circle the appropriate letter.

3. How much is the phone bill for 3 months?
A. £30.94 B. £140.44
C. £130.94 D. £300.44
4. The phone calls are more expensive
A. between midnight and 6 am. B. in the evenings.
C. after 6 pm. D. before 6 pm.

Indicate whether the following statements are accurate or not by writing

A for an accurate statement;
I for an inaccurate statement;
N lf the information is not given.
5. Jane works on Saturdays.
6. Jane has to use the phone box down the road.
7. The phone box down the road is expensive.
8. Jane has to pay half of the bill.

Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 4

Complete the statements below.

I. Underground tickets are available at ______________.
2. Ticket prices for the underground vary according to the travel ______________.

Answer the question.

3. How many zones are within the travelcard area? ______________.

Circle the appropriate letter(s).

4. Where can you get travelcards? (2 Answers)
A. At travel agencies B. At train stations.
C. At underground stations. D. At bus Stops.
5. What time can the travelcards be bought? (2 Answers)
A. Anytime during the day. B. After 9:30 at weekends.
C. Anytime at weekends. D. After 9:30 am on weekdays.

Indicate whether the following statements are accurate or not by writing

A for an accurate statement;
I for an inaccurate statement;
N lf the information is not given.

6. The easiest and most economical way to travel around London is with a travelcard.
7. You need a passport for a travelcard season ticket.
8. Smoking is allowed on the underground.

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Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 5

Complete the statements below.

1. They are talking about a job at a ____________________
2. The company is seeking ____________________

Answer the following questions.

3. What does the company provided for people to travel in? ____________________
4. What does the company offer in addition to a salary? ____________________

Circle the appropriate letter.

5. The job offers excellent prospects for
A. a retired person.
B. a person who has a car.
C. a young person with ambition and enthusiasm.
D. a young person with ambition and experience.

Indicate whether the following statements are accurate or not by writing

A for an accurate statement;
I for an inaccurate statement;
N lf the information is not given.

6. The applicant must write to the personnel manager.

7. The man is interested in the job.
8. The applicant has to be good on a team.

Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 6

Answer the Questions by writing a word.

I. Who is Mike talking about? ___________________________
2. What was the first complaint about Mike? ___________________________
Circle the appropriate letter.
3. Mike often talks about
A. his difficulties at his house. B. finding a place to live
C. the parties he went to. D. his friend's house
4. Mike wants to move, but he wants to live
A. Alone B. in a quiet place.
C. near the school D. with his parents.
5. How many people live in Tom's house besides Tom?
A.2 B.3 C. 4 D. 5

6. The expenses which Tom and his housemates share do not include
A. food. B. rent. C. light. D. heating.

7. If Mike goes to live with Tom, he will likely have

A. more food. B. more expense.
C. more noise. D. more freedom.

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Write a word or a number in the spaces provided.
8. What day is it when Tom and Mike are talking? ___________________________
9. On what date will Jane vacate her room? ___________________________
10. When is Mike moving into the house? ___________________________

Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 7

Answer the questions by writing up to three words.

1. When did the researcher finish her survey? _____________________
2. What do the science students complain about? _____________________

3. Circle the complaints that students made about the library catalogues. (3 Answers)
A. They are too complicated. B. They are incomplete.
C. They are really bad. D. They are out of date.

Circle the appropriate letter(s).

4. When the chief librarian heard the criticisms, he indicated it might he possible to …………….
(2 Answers)
A. buy some new books.
H. change the librarians there.
C. check all the cards and reprint them where necessary.
D. change to a computer system.

5. How much would if cost to do the first option?

A. About £1000. B. About £6000.
C. About £60000. D. About £600.

Indicate whether the following statements are accurate or not by writing

A for an accurate statement;
I for an inaccurate statement;
N lf the information is not given.
6. It would take about a year to change the catalogue system to a computer system.
7. The chief librarian suggested two possible ways to improve the catalogue system.
8. The child librarian agreed to try to improve the borrowing facilities as well.

Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 8

Answer the following questions by writing up to three words.

1. Where does the student come from? ________________________________
2. How long has the student been in this country? ________________________________
3. What is the student studying at the moment? ________________________________

Circle the correct answer.

4. What does the student worry about now?
A. His English study hours.
B. That her qualifications may not be accepted here.
C. Her working experience in her own country.
D. Her tutoring at school.

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5. What kind of course does the counsellor suggest the student to apply for?
A. Civil engineering diploma course.
B. Master's, degree in English.
C. English diploma.
D. Master's in engineering.

Write two to three words in the spaces provided.

6. Did the student study engineering at a university? _________.
7. How long did the student work for a big company? _________.
8. When does the counsellor suggest the student apply for a degree course? _________.

Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 9

Answer the Questions.

1. Where are all student services to be found at the college? _______________________
2. Are all students automatically members of the Student Union? _______________________
3. What document do the students need to get their student cards? _____________________
4. Where do students go to get their student cards? _______________________

Circle the appropriate letter(s).

5. When is the student health centre open? (2 Answers)
A. From 9:30 to 8:45 on weekdays. B. From 9:30 to 5:00 on Fridays.
C. From 9:30 to 5:00 on weekdays. D. From 9:30 to 8:45 Monday to Thursday.

6. Circle the days when Dr. B. Kearns holds a surgery in the Medical Centre. (3 Answers)
A. Monday and Tuesday mornings. B. All weekday's mornings except Friday.
C. Either Wednesday or Friday afternoons. D. Thursday afternoons.

7. Whom do students have to register with if they stay in England?

A. A college doctor. B. Dr. B. Kearns.
C. A local doctor. D. A hospital doctor.

Indicate whether the following statements are accurate or not by writing

A for an accurate statement;
I for an inaccurate statement;
N lf the information is not given.
8. The nurses will make appointments for you.
9. Dr. Kearns can be found at her surgery any time during the day.
10. Dr. Kearns' surgery is located at No. 2 Ascott Avenue, W5.

Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 10

Answer the following questions by writing a number or up to three words.
1. Who is Ms. Penny Rawson? ______________________
2. What is Ms. Rawson going to discuss? ______________________
3. How many counsellors are there in the college? ______________________
4. Are counsellors full-time at the college? ______________________

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5. Circle the ways students are referred to the counsellors. (2 Answers)
A. By themselves. B. By their parents,
C. By their teachers. D. By a tutor.

Circle the appropriate letter.

6. How do counsellors meet students?
A. See the students only individually.
B. See the students only in groups.
C. See the students in any way necessary.
D. See the students only in the courses.

Indicate whether the following statements are accurate or not by writing

A for an accurate statement;
I for an inaccurate statement;
N lf the information is not given.

7. Counselling Service can solve all students' problems.

8. Counselling Service is a confidential service.
9. Counselling Service has a small fee.
10. No one, according to Ms. Rawson, ever has problems at this university.

Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 11

Complete the following statements by writing in the relevant words.

I. Susan will be a __________________ student.
2. She wants to keep her money in a safe place with easy __________________.
3. She is suggested to open an __________________ Account.

Circle the appropriate letter(s).

4. A current account provides the following facilities: (2 Answers)
A. a chequebook B. a cashcard
C. a deposit book D. all of the above
5. If the balance is £500 or over the interest is
A. 5.25% B. 2.55% C. 7.25% D. 7.55%
6. Money can be withdrawn with
A. a chequebook B. A cash card
C. an ID card D. a passport

Indicate whether the following statements are accurate or not by writing

A for an accurate statement;
I for an inaccurate statement;
N lf the information is not given.

7. The bank statement tells you how much money is in your account.
8. The bank statement provides you with a permanent record of income only.
9. You can ask your bank about your statement by telephone.
10. You can use a cashcard to check the balance

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Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 12

Complete the statements below. Use up to three words.

1. Mrs. Jane Smith is ______________________.
2. Mrs. Smith would like to talk about ______________________.
3. Where is Peter presently working? ______________________.
Circle the appropriate letter.
4. Peter has had his present job
A. since 2002. B. for more than three years.
C. for three months. D. since 2003.
5. The reason he wants a new job is
A. for 11 change. B. to earn more money.
C. to get a promotion. D. to have a new challenge.
6. The thing he likes most about his present job is
A. the responsibility. B. good salary.
C. his colleagues. D. working conditions.
Indicate whether the following statements are accurate or not by writing
A for an accurate statement;
I for an inaccurate statement;
N lf the information is not given.

7. They are looking for someone prepared to work overtime.

8. Peter graduated from Leeds University.
9. Peter has a diploma in design.
10. Peter will get the new job.

Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 13

Complete the statements below.

1. In Britain a foreign student can get treatment from the British Medical Scheme if the
student's course of study is for _____________________.
2. For a long-term student, treatment in British hospitals is _____________________.

Answer the following question by writing a short phrase in the space provided.
3. What should the student do first if he wishes to join the British Medical Scheme?
_________________________________________.

Circle the appropriate letter.

4. Where can you find lists of doctors?
A. From the Student Union office. B. From local post offices.
C. From the registration's office. D. From the university medical clinic.

5. Give two ways to find out a doctor's consulting hours.

A. _____________________.
B. _____________________.

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Indicate whether the following statements are accurate or not by writing
A for an accurate statement;
I for an inaccurate statement;
N lf the information is not given.

6. Casualty or emergency treatment is free for everyone in all hospitals.

7. A dentist can choose whether or not to accept a patient for NHS treatment.
8. A private patient will pay the full cost of dental treatment.
9. Dentists like to check patients' teeth once a month.
10. Basic dental treatment is a minimum of 17 pounds.

Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 14

Answer the following questions and complete the statements below. Use no more than
three words for each answer.

1. The college's first aim is to be a ________________ institution.

2. The college judges people on their ________________ and commitment to study as much
as ________________.
3. Circle the statements about the students that the director has mentioned. (2 Answers)
A. Some students are seeking specific skills.
B. Some are learning about the latest scientific knowledge.
C. Some are seeking to develop their artistic abilities.
D. Some are stretching their bodies.

4. How many teachers and staff are there at the college?

A. 500 B. 800 C. 1000 D. 1500
5. Which word best describes the director's speech?
A. Informative. B. Depressing.
C. Inspiring. D. Amusing.

Write a word in the space provided.

6. Is it a congratulation speech? ____________________________

Indicate whether the following statements are accurate or not by writing

A for an accurate statement;
I for an inaccurate statement;
N lf the information is not given.

7. You may find a suitable course at the polytechnic college.

8. The college specializes in a narrow range of subject areas.
9. The college has a homogeneous student body.
10. The college has the longest history of any school in its community.

Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 15

Complete the following statements by filling in a relevant word or a number.

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I. Bell College is one of a group of schools run by the Bell Educational Trust, a
_______________ educational foundation.
2. The College offers an attractive environment for study and leisure for students aged
_______________ or over.

Answer the following questions with a word or a number as required.

3. How many students live on campus? _______________

4. How many students live off campus? _______________

Circle the appropriate letter(s).

5. What areas of study do the courses offer? (2 Answers)

A. English for Industrial Training. B. English Programme.
C. Teacher Training. D. Social Studies.
6. How many nationalities are there in the college?
A. 13. B. 30 or more.
C. 50. D. 50 or more.

Indicate whether the following statements are accurate or not by writing

A for an accurate statement;
I for an inaccurate statement;
N lf the information is not given.

7. Teachers in the college are from many parts of the world.

S. According to the college policy teachers from Rwanda are presently not welcome.
9. The college has its own medical centre.
10. The college provides cultural and social activities only on weekends.

Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 16

Complete the statements below. Use up to three words.

1. Peter asks Anna to do him a ____________________.
2. Peter is going to visit ____________________.
3. Peter will be away for ____________________.
4. Circle the animal that Anna is being asked to look after.
A. rabbits B. birds
C. cats D. dogs
5. Circle the things that Peter wants Anna to do. (2 Answers)
A. To look after a pregnant animal. B. To buy a box of cat food.
C. To feed the animals. D. To wash the animals every day.

Circle the correct answer.

6. How many babies did one of the animals have last time?
A. 2 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6
7. When Peter mentioned that one of the animals is going to be delivered soon. Anna was
A. happy. B. worried. C. sad. D. angry.

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Indicate whether the following statements are accurate or not by writing
A for an accurate statement;
I for an inaccurate statement;
N lf the information is not given.

8. The mother cat eats only cat food.

9. Peter will bring a box of cat food.
10. One of the cats is a male.

Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 17

Complete the following statements below.

1. Our health is affected by __________________.

2. Safeway tries to help customers not only in the range and types of food offered, but also by
providing up-to-date reliable __________________.
3. Circle the reasons given for using less sugar. (2 Answers)
A. For the sake of our eyes. B. For the sake of our body's weight.
C. for the sake of our teeth. D. For the sake of our livers.
4. Which of the following attacks the tooth itself?
A. Carbohydrates. B. Saliva. C. Acid. D. Plaque.

Write a short phrase in the space provided.

5. What is the worst thing you can do to your teeth? __________________.

Indicate whether the following statements are accurate or not by writing

A for an accurate statement;
I for an inaccurate statement;
N lf the information is not given.
6. The speaker advises people to stop taking sugar at once.
7. The speaker suggests choosing snacks carefully.
8. The speaker suggests substituting yogurt for sugar.
9. The speaker suggests cutting back on the sugar you use in baking.
10. The speaker is a dentist.

Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 18

Complete the following statements by filling in a relevant word or a number.

1. An au pair is a single girl without any dependants who comes to UK to learn English and to
live as __________________ of an English speaking family.
2. An au pair may help in the house for up to ________________ hours a day for pocket
money.
3. Circle the suitable tasks that an au pair may do in the house. (2 Answers)
A. Dusting the house. B. Painting the house.
C. Taking care of children. D. Mowing lawn.
4. How much money should be given as pocket money?
A. 14 to 20 pounds a week. B. 15 to 20 pounds a week.
C. 15 to 20 pounds a month. D. 50 to 60 pounds a month.

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5. An au pair must be a single girl aged
A. under 17. B. under 27. C. more than 27. D. between 17 and 27.
6. Circle the appropriate nationalities for an au pair. (2 Answers)
A. Japanese B. French C. Turkish D. Russia

Indicate whether the following statements are accurate or not by writing

A for an accurate statement;
I for an inaccurate statement;
N lf the information is not given.

7. A girl who has been in the UK before as an au pair will be allowed to come to the UK again
as an au pair even if the total period is more than 2 years.
8. An au pair who is from the Commonwealth or EC will have to register with the police if she
stays longer than 6 months.
9. An au pair may change host families during her lime in the UK.
10. Write 2 possible ways for an au pair to apply for a longer stay in the UK.
A. ____________to Lunar House
B. ____________at one of the Public Enquiry Offices.

Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 19

Answer the questions by writing a word or a number.
I. Which month would the customers like to book a holiday for? _________________
2. Do they know exactly where they want to go for their holiday? _________________

Circle the appropriate letter.

3. When will both customers be free to travel?
A. The first week of July.
B. The whole month except for the last five days.
C. From the first to the twenty-third of July.
D. From the seventh to the twenty-third of July.
4. Which country did the two customers visit last year?
A. Italy. B. Sweden. C. France. D. Portugal
5. How long did the customers want for their holiday?
A. A week. B. Ten days. C. Two weeks. D. Four weeks.
6. Why don't the customers want to go to Italy?
A. Because there are too many young people. B. Because it would be too hot.
C. Because they've been there. D. Because the dates don't suit them.
7. Circle the reason that they don't like to go to Sweden.
A. Too expensive. B. Too hot.
C. No beaches. D. Not enough facilities.

Indicate whether the following statements are accurate or not by writing

A for an accurate statement;
I for an inaccurate statement;
N lf the information is not given.
8. The customers prefer to visit Portugal by flight from London.
9. It would be 385 pounds for them to visit Portugal.
10. The customers have decided where to go for the holiday.

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Unit 4: Listening Activity No. 20
Answer the following questions by writing a few words in the spaces provided.
1. What was the name of the popular song during the 1930s mentioned in the talk?
__________________________
2. When was lea first imported to Britain? __________________________

Circle the appropriate letter(s).

3. When did the first coffee house offer tea?
A. In 1760. B. In 1716. C. In 1706. D. In 1786.
4. Who was the owner of Tom's Coffee House?
A. Lloyds. B. The Golden Lion.
C. An insurance company. D. Thomas Twining.
5. What was on the sign of the tea shop owned by Twining?
A. The Golden Lion. B. The Strand.
C. The Tea Shop. D. Twining.
6. Circle the items which a comprehensive eighteenth century tea-tray would consist of. (3
Answers)
A. Glasses and spoons. B. A teapot and stands
C. A sugar bowl and a milk jug. D. Cups and saucers.
7. Where was tea kept by the mistress of the house?
A. In basins. B. In locked wooden commodes.
C. In metal kettles. D. In locked caddies.

Answer the questions in the spaces provided.

8. How were late-afternoon hunger pangs alleviated? __________________________.
9. When was tea first imported from India? ____________________________.

Complete the following statements.

10. Tea from Ceylon, India and __________________ gives the broad range of teas that are
__________________ today.
11. There have been few changes in __________________ centuries of tea trading.
12. Twinings still has a shop on the site of the original coffee shop at _________Strand.
13. The name Twining has been linked with tea for over __________________ years.

Answer the following questions.

14. Who persuaded the Prime Minister to reduce the high tax on tea in 1784? ___________
15. Who was the Prime Minster in 1784? ____________

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 Unit 5
Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 1

You are going to listen to a talk about Student Coach Cards. As yon listen, fill the missing
words in the banks.

If you are a student in 1.______________ education or aged 2.______________, you can get a
Student Coach Card for only 3. ______________. It will save you 4.______________ off
standard fares throughout Britain on National Express and Scottish Citylink services. You even
get this 5.______________ on Midweek Returns. It also entitles you to 6.______________ off
some continental services and to discounts on some Oxford Citylink and lnvictaway services. A
student Coach Card lasts for a full 7.______________ months with no restrictions. Student
Coach Cards can e bought at 8.______________, many National Express and Scottish Citylink
agents or by 9.______________ simply by completing the attached coupon.

Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 2

You are going to listen to a talk about telephone services. Listen carefully and fill the
missing word in the blanks.

Alarm calls, to wake you up in the 1. __________ should be booked before 2. _________ the
previous evening. Transferred charge calls are those where the people you want to speak to
3. __________ to pay for your call to them. Transferred charge calls can also be made to
many countries 4. __________. Personal calls are those where you tell the 5. __________ of
the person you wish to 6. __________. You are not connected if that person cannot be found,
though a message can be 7. __________ for him or her to ring the operator later. This service
is normally 8. __________ for international calls as well.
For emergency calls, if you want the police, fire or ambulance services in an emergency, dial
9. __________. Tell the operator the service you want. Give your exchange and number or all
figure number as appropriate. Wait until 10. __________ answers. Then give them the full
address where help is needed and other necessary information. 999 calls are 11.__________

Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 3

You are going to hear a talk about bats. Listen carefully and fill the missing words in the
blanks.

James Austin is a(n) 1. __________. His talk is about bats. Bats are black creatures which hang
2. __________ and fly in the dark. Now they become more 3. __________ because they can
eat mosquitoes up to 4. __________ in an hour. So many people want them to come back.

Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing

T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;

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5. People build bat houses on their roof in summer.
6. People don't really know what bats look like.
7. Bat houses should be dark and hot.
8. Bat houses should be 12 to 15 feet off the ground.
9. People prefer to use chemicals to get rid of mosquitoes.

Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 4

You are going to hear a conversation between a salesman and a customer. Listen carefully
and write down the missing information in the notes below.

Patricia bought a videocassette recorder 1. __________ ago. She phoned the shop and told
them that she has some problems with the VCR. One of the problems is that the VCR won't
2.__________ when she sets the timer. The other one is that she can't find 3. __________.

Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing

T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;

4. The VCR has got a one year guarantee.

5. Patricia has got the salesman's name.
6. The salesman knows the customer.
7. Patricia should bring in the receipt when she goes back to the shop.
8. The salesman has to report to his manager about it.

Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 5

You will hear a dialogue. As you listen, fill the missing words in the gaps in the notes below.

Mr. Smith comes to London for a 1. __________. He will stay there for 2.__________ with
3.__________ pounds. He wants to open an account. He is suggested to open a Higher Rate
Deposit Account which requires 4. __________ to open the account. Its interest is
5.__________ on net and 6. __________ on gross.

Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing

T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;

7. A Higher Rate Deposit Account is calculated and paid monthly.

8. The rate of interest will go down to 5.52% if it has savings go below five hundred pounds.
9. The Higher Rate Deposit Account allows people to be five hundred pounds overdrawn.

Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 6

You are going to hear a talk from a course director. As you listen, fill in the gaps below.

There is a variety of opinions about 1.__________ that should exist within initial teacher
education between 2.__________ in school and the study of the disciplines of education. It is

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our conviction that beginning teachers need to 3. __________ on ideas about the aims and
methods of education, but we believe more strongly that 4. __________ of teaching is best
learnt in school, working with 5. __________ teachers.

Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing

T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;

6. The director provides a general introduction to the course at Sussex.

7. All of the teaching takes place in small group seminars and workshops.
8. All applicants will be interviewed before places are offered.

Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 7

You are going to hear an announcement. As you listen, fill in the gaps numbered 1-5 in the
notes below.

Ladies and gentlemen,

We are arriving at Cambridge now, and there are a few things you need to remember. First,
remove all 1.__________ from the coach because we can't guarantee their safety. Second
note 2.__________ on the front of the coach, so it can be recognized in the coach park. Third,
stay with your own 3.__________. Don't wander off as the town is large and people can easily
get lost. Photographs can only be taken at certain points, so obey your guide's instructions.

Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing

T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;

4. The speaker is an airline flight attendant.

5. The coach will leave for the park at 6:15.

Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 8

Debby buys a newspaper and then goes to the cafe. Se sits next to a man and they discuss
the gales. As you listen to their conversation, fill in the gaps in the notes below.

Here is the news about the gales. It says gales reaching 90 mph swept 1.__________ last night
as two more days of wind and rain were forecast. In the 2.__________, gusts had been
recorded of 94 mph in Aberporth, southwest 3. __________ 82 mph in the Cairngorms in
4.__________ and 78 mph in Camborne, Cornwall. The Clarence EspIanade at Southsea,
Hampshire, was 5.__________ due to fears that walkers could be swept over 6.__________.

Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing

T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;
7. Police in London had warned people not to travel unless their journey was essential.
8. A 33 000 volt cable was damaged because of the gales.
9. Engineers battled to restore electricity supplies to 3 000 customers in Scotland.

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Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 9

You will hear a dialogue between two friends. As you listen, fill the missing words in the
notes below.

There was a lot of traffic in Chase Village 1.__________ years ago. People drove too fast.
Richard had a very serious 2.__________ on Newland Street. He was afraid to drive there so
he always tried to 3.__________ that road when he visits his sister. But now things are
4.__________ . People put on their brakes and 5.__________ on Newland Street because
they can see a 6.__________ there.

Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing

T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;

7. Now some people still take a risk when the police officer is away on Newland Street.
8. The police officer there doesn't gel any pay for the work.
9. Officer Springirth is a real man and he is a volunteer there.
10. Officer Springirth helps the police to reduce the crime rate in Chase Village.

Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 10

You will hear some advice from a British programme adviser. As you listen, fill in the gaps
with the relevant words in the notes below.

When you first arrive in Britain you will be given the name and telephone extension number
of the 1.__________ who will be administering your programme. It will be 2.__________ if
you make a note in your diary of this 3.__________ and also if you make an appointment
4.__________ by telephone whenever you want to see your programme officer.
If your base is to be outside London, you will be given 5.__________ about reaching your
destination. Please follow these carefully and, again, keep a note of them in your 6.________.

Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing

T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;

7. If you bring money to Britain you'd better carry large sums of cash on your person.
8. Your money will be more secure if you convert it into traveller's cheques.
9. It's wise to put your purchases in your shopping bag.
10. You should never put anything into your own pockets or bag until it has been paid for.
11. All shops provide a receipt for you.

Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 11

You will hear an interview between a reporter and an officer from the British Council. As
you listen, fill in the gaps below.

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The Student Union Welfare Office will put overseas students in touch with overseas students'
societies and organizations, which are often run by overseas students. The 1.__________
which will have been put in the student's passport by the 2.__________ indicates whether or
not they are required to 3.__________ with the police. If you are from a 4.__________
Community or Commonwealth country, you should not have to register with the police. If you
are required to register with the police you must do so 5.__________ of arrival in Britain.

Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing

T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;

6. All overseas students are required to register with the police as soon as they arrive in
Britain.
7. Working in Britain without acquiring the relevant permission is illegal.
8. If overseas students are to get a job in the UK, they need to get forms OW1 and OW5 at the
job centres.
9. Overseas students have to get forms OW21 and OW22 from job centres if they are looking
for work experience.
10. It is free of charge to register with the police when you arrive in the UK.

Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 12

You are going to listen to a talk about the Student Union. As you listen, fill in the gaps in the
notes below.

All 1.__________ students automatically belong to the Student Union and have full
2.__________ and membership rights. Part-time students also have 3.__________ to what
the Union has to offer. Further details of this are available from the Student Union offices.
The Union is 4.__________ to the NUS, which represents students on a 5.__________ level.
Students can take advantage of 6.__________ travel facilities and a wide range of reductions
on 7.__________ , through the Student 8. __________.

Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing

T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;

9. The talk gives an introduction to the Student Union.

10. The Social Committee is responsible for entertainment on campus.

Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 13

You are going to hear a conversion that took place at an accommodation agency. As you
listen, fill in the gaps in the notes below.
I'll start with self-contained flats. The flats are 1.__________ but you will find you have your
2.__________ to do what you want. With bedsitters, you would have your own bedroom
although you will have to 3.__________ the kitchen and bathroom. Lodgings are more
expensive than 4.__________ as you receive a meal.

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Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing
T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;

5. Hostels are more expensive than lodgings.

6. The agent suggests that the best option is to look through the local papers for
accommodation.
7. The accommodation office in the university will offer students a list of cheap
accommodation in the area.

Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 14

You are going to listen to a talk about Cambridge. As you listen, fill in the gaps in the notes
below.
The university town of Cambridge, just one hour 1. __________ of London, has been one of
the world's most important centres of learning for 2. __________ years. Its academic vitality
and beauty create the perfect 3. __________ in which to study. Like other students here, you
will enjoy 4.__________ unique to the Cambridge way of life. During your free time you might
like to 5. __________ along the "Backs", or try your hand at "punting" on the river.

Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing

T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;

6. Cambridge is home to some famous museums.

7. The city has extensive sporting facilities.
8. The university has many excellent restaurants.

Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 15

You will hear a talk about Skunks. As you listen, fill in the gaps in the notes below.

Some animals which people hate and fear are gaining new 1.__________. People have begun
to 2.__________ their ideas about skunks. Cherry Briggs, an animal researcher said that
skunks are very 3.__________ animals because they catch 4.__________ and beetles. They
are great for 5.__________.

Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing

T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;

6. People fear the skunks because of their awful smell.

7. Skunks always warn you after they spray.
S. Skunks are easily recognized by their color.
9. One of the skunk's warning signs is to raise its feet.
10. Skunks will move away when they hear loud rap music.
11. Skunks are wanted to be back because they are great for pest control.

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Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 16

You will hear a conversation between Gladys and Jack. As you listen, fill In the gaps in the
note below.

The lecture was interesting. The new student really enjoyed it. The student enrolled in the
M.A. teaching programme 1.__________. He'd like to know something about 2.__________
He asked the lady about the assessment and the exams for this particular progmmme. He is
nervous about 3.__________ because he hasn't had an exam for a 4.__________.

Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing

T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;
6. Five essays are required before the finals.
7. The lecturer and the student are good friends.

Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 17

You are going to listen to a doctor's talk. As you listen, complete the notes below.

In Western countries, many people have 1.__________ on the in side wall of their arteries.
These deposits build up over 2. __________, narrowing the arteries. Sometimes the deposits
can 3. __________ the formation of blood clots. If a clot breaks free, it can enter the
4.__________ and sooner or later it will become trapped and block off a blood vessel,
possibly causing a 5.__________ or a stroke.

Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing

T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;
6. What people eat may determine the cholesterol level in their blood.
7. Saturated fat will help to lower blood cholesterol level.
8. People are suggested to eat more saturated fat.
9. Fatty acids are essential for people's health.
10. The human body can make a lot of fatty acids.
11. Some nuts, seeds and fish contain a high proportion of polyunsaturated fats.

Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 18

You are going to listen to a talk about the city of Pompeii. As you listen, fill in the gaps in
the notes below.
Over 2,000 years ago, many rich Romans spent 1. __________ in the city of Pompeii which
was located on the Bay of Naples. Pliny saw the eruption of 2.__________ Vesuvius. It was a
3.__________ sight. Rock and ash flew through the air. The city of Pompeii was 4.__________
of Mt. Vesuvius. When the volcano first erupted, many people were able to 5.__________ the
city. Unfortunately, there was not enough time for everyone to escape. More than
6.__________ people died. They were buried alive under the volcanic ash. The eruption lasted
for about 3 days.

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Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing
T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;

7. Pompeii was buried under 20 feet of volcanic rock and ash.

8. The city of Pompeii could never be forgotten.
9. An Italian farmer found a part of a wall of the ancient city of Pompeii on his farm.
10. Now, tourists come to see the ruins of the famous city of Pompeii.

Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 19

You will hear a dialogue about accommodation in the UK. As you listen, fill in the gaps in
the notes below.

If you pay your rent weekly, you have to pay it 1.__________ on a fixed day of the week. If
you want to leave, you have to give 2.__________. If you pay monthly, it's one month's
notice. But if you have 3.__________ accommodation or no meals are provided, then
4.__________ you have to give a month's notice, even if you're paying weekly. It's therefore
important to have a definite 5.__________ with your landlady at the beginning of your
6.__________.
Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing
T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;
7. The landlady doesn't have to give you any notice if she wants you to leave.
8. If you don't return the key at the end of your tenancy, you may lose your deposit.
9. The rent book provides a record of payment.
10. The landlady may evict you if you try to share a single room.
11. You're more likely to have to sign an agreement if you live in lodgings.

Unit 5: Listening Activity No. 20

You are going to listen to a conversation between two students. As you listen, complete the
following notes.

If you are living in 1.__________ you should find out when meals are served and be
2.__________ for them. You should also find about when it's most 3.__________ for guests to
visit you or to have a 4.__________. If you know that you will be 5.__________ you should let
her know, so she can 6.__________ your dinner or give you a 7.__________.

Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing

T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;
8. The landlady would appreciate your help in keeping the house clean.
9. In lodgings, gas and electricity are usually included in the rent.
10. All private houses have central heating.
11. Before using your own electrical apparatus, make sure they work on the voltage of the
house.

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 Unit 6
Unit 6: Listening Activity No. 1

You are going to hear a talk about security in the UK. Listen to the talk and complete the
statements below by writing no more than three words in the spaces provided.

1. Don't carry __________ cash than you need for daily expenses.
2. When you stay at a hotel, ask the manager to keep your valuables in __________.
3. Don't keep a note of __________ together with your traveler's cheques.
4. You should carry wallets and purses in an inside __________.
5. Your passport, travel tickets and other important documents should be taken __________.
6. You can leave your heavy luggage in a _________ at most large stations and pick it up later.
7. It's necessary to keep __________ and check the opening hours when you leave your
luggage at the station.
8. The Lost Property Office can be found at both __________ and __________.

Unit 6: Listening Activity No. 2

You are going to hear a lecture on some useful information for your travelling around
Britain. Listen to the first part or the lecture and complete the notes below by writing no
more than three words in the spaces provided.

You will find Tourist Information Centres at major 1.__________, airports, stations,
2.__________ and towns and holiday centres. You will see two kinds of public telephones in
operation. One is 3. __________and the other is card phones. For the latter ones, you can buy
at 4. __________ news kiosks, station bars and 5. __________. Banks are normally open from
6. __________ Monday to Friday but at London's two 7.__________ there are 24-hour banks.
Trafalgar Square Office opens from 8.__________ weekdays and Saturdays. On Sunday, it
opens from 10:00 to 17:00. The Bureau de Change services are available to 9.__________.
You can also change money at Bureau de Change, large hotels, 10._________ and travel
agents.

Unit 6: Listening Activity No. 3

Listen to the second part of the lecture. As you listen, complete the notes below by writing
no more than three words in the spaces provided.

In Britain shops usually open at 9:00 and close at 17:30, but in many cities, they have a
1.__________ once a week. They stay open until about 2.__________. British voltage is
3.__________ VAC, 50HZ. Many hotels will be able to supply 4.__________ for electric
shavers. Stamps can be bought at 5.__________. Most hotel bills include a service charge,
usually 6.__________ but in some larger hotels it's 15%. People often leave 7.__________ %
for the waiter in the restaurants, and give 8.__________ per suitcase for porters,
9.__________ % of the fare for taxis and 10.__________ for hairdressers and 50p to the

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assistant who 11.__________ your hair. You must remember it is the rule to drive on the
12.__________ and overtake on the 13.__________. Driver as well as front-seat passengers
must wear 14. __________.

Unit 6: Listening Activity No. 4

You are going to hear a dialogue between two students talking about how parliament
makes new laws. As you listen, complete the notes below by writing no more than three
words in the spaces provided.

New laws can start in either the House of Lords or the House of Commons. They are usually
proposed by 1. __________. A law which is being proposed is called 2. __________ until it is
passed. Then, it becomes 3.__________ of Parliament.
The bill goes through its 4.__________ which means that the title of the bill is set to be
discussed, then it goes through its Second Reading which is the 5. __________ stage. If the bill
is passed it will go on to the 6. __________ stage where a small group of members meet and
discuss it in detail. The Report stage will be the stage in which 7. __________ can be made.
After the Report stage, the bill is taken for its 8.__________ where a vote is taken. If the bill is
passed, it will go to the 9.__________. When both Houses pass the bill, it goes to the
10.__________ for the Royal Assent. When the Queen gives her assent the bill becomes an
act.

Unit 6: Listening Activity No. 5

You are going to hear a talk about the English policeman. As you listen, complete the notes
below by writing no more than three words in the spaces provided.

A "copper" is one of 1.__________ 's nicknames. It comes from the verb "cop" which means
to 2. __________. "Bobby" comes from the 3.__________ name of Sir Robert Peel who was
the founder of 4.__________. "Peeler" used to be an 5.__________ for the policeman but this
one has 6. __________.
The British bobby is a very 7. __________ sort of character. They are very busy 8.__________
visitors about the city. British bobby has some very distinctive features. For example, he
doesn't carry 9. __________. An English policeman can be seen from a distance because of his
height and 10. __________. The police are aware that they are the country's 11. __________
and not its 12.__________.

Unit 6: Listening Activity No. 6

You are going to hear a short talk about the banks in Britain. As you listen, complete the
statements below by writing no more than three words in the spaces provided.

1. The safest place to keep your money is __________.

2. A __________ account is the most useful type of account offered by the banks for students
in Britain.
3. There will be an __________ if you overdraw on your account.
4. You should open __________ account if you have more money than you need for month-
to-month expenses.

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5. You do tax on the interest if you are not normally resident in Britain.
6. A check card can be used as a check guarantee card. With this card, you can draw up to
__________ cash from almost any bank in Britain. A Eurocheck card can be used to draw
cash from most banks in __________.
7. Many shops will not accept a check unless a __________ backs it.
8. Many banks provide a cash card, which can be used to draw cash from __________.
9. Most banks provide dispensing machines which are set __________ of the bank outside.
10. When the bank is closed, a cash card allows you to draw up to __________ a day.

Unit 6: Listening Activity No. 7

You are going to hear a talk about some British customs. Listen carefully and complete the
notes below by writing no more than three words in the spaces provided.
In Britain, there is a common saying, "An Englishman's home is 1. __________." It's important
to act thoughtfully if you are living in a 2. __________ or are visiting a British home. There are
a few British 3. __________. You should be 4. __________ for meals. Make your own bed and
keep you room 5. __________. When you stay with a British family for several days you
should give 6. __________ when you leave. British people normally wait until 7. __________
has got their food before they start eating. You'd better use 8. __________ and title if you are
unsure how to call them. At a formal meal, the host 9. __________ expect guests to help with
household chores.

Unit 6: Listening Activity No. 8

You are going to hear a series of lectures on Irish culture. Listen to the first part of the
lecture. As you listen, complete the notes below by writing no more than three words in the
spaces provided.
Riverdance is based on a culture which had its 1.__________ from the 6th to the 9th century.
Before that period, 2.__________ was oral and based on a love of complicated stories and
3.__________. In the 6th century, missionaries introduced 4.__________. Since then the
culture of Ireland began to develop and had 5.____________ in northern Europe. In the 9th
century this golden age 6. __________ because of the invasions and there never was real
recovery. At the end of the 7. __________ Irish Nationalism began to influence 8. __________
in English to write in a way that was 9. __________ from English writers of the period. A
distinct style of writing in English called 10. __________ literature came out. There are many
11. __________ writers, for example William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw and Samuel
Beckett. All of them have received 12. __________ for Literature. Irish music was
13.__________ as people move to the cities. Some efforts were made to make it
14.__________ to city people but without success. Since 1980's this has begun to change.
Modern Ireland has been 15. __________ more than just a revival of traditional music. There
are 16. __________ people employed in lreland in the music industry.

Unit 6: Listening Activity No. 9

Listen to the second part of the lecture. As you listen, complete the notes below by writing
no more than three words in the spaces provided.

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In 1849 Irish people were largely 1.__________ and living in the countryside. There was a
2.__________ in the agricultural system. All crops were grown to pay the rent of the land and
all that was grown to eat was 3.__________. A great famine struck the Irish people. From
1845 to 1848 the crops failed so 4.__________ people died or left the country by
5.__________. The population continued to 6.__________ until 1961. The people left their
homes and went to England, 7.__________ or Australia. Ireland has the highest 8.__________
rate of any country in Europe for the 9.__________ centuries. Almost every family in Ireland
has 10.__________ abroad.

Unit 6: Listening Activity No. 10

Listen to the last part of the lecture. As you listen, complete the notes below by writing no
more than three words in the spaces provided.

The emigrants experienced a lot of 1.__________ in their new countries. In England, there
used to be signs for 2.__________ which read "Irish need not apply". The emigrants often
experienced 3. __________ so they formed many organizations to 4.__________ their own
fellow emigrants. In America, the Irish chose 5.__________ and some significant cities were
controlled by 6.__________. President 7.__________'s grandparents came from Ireland and
his election had a significant impact in 8.__________, helping the process of recovery of
9.___________, which they have today. Today there are 10.__________ people of Irish
descent living 11.__________ Ireland. In America there are 12.__________ who have 100%
Irish background. Many emigrants who came back to live in Ireland often found it
13.__________ to fit into Irish society, but they have always had 14.__________ in the old
country.

Unit 6: Listening Activity No. 11

You are going to hear a talk about universities and colleges in Britain. As you listen to the
talk, complete the notes below by writing NO more than THREE words in the spaces
provided.

There are 1.__________ universities and 2.__________ polytechnics in the UK. In 1973-1974,
there were over 3._________ full-time students in universities. 10% of them were from
4.__________. University first degree courses usually last three or four years. The academic
year normally has 5.__________ terms, beginning from 6.___________. You should apply to a
university at least 7.__________ months before the proposed date of admission.
When you have filled in your application form you must send it to 8.__________. If you want
to enter Oxford or Cambridge University, you should remember to return your application by
the closing date, in 9.__________. The usual minimum qualifications for entry to a first
degree course in a university are good passes in the 10.__________ or an 11.__________
examination. All enquiries should be accompanied by a copy of the 12.__________ certificate
and where appropriate an approved translation.

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Unit 6: Listening Activity No. 12

You are going to hear a talk on Canada. As you listen to the talk, complete the notes below
by writing no more than three words in the spaces provided.

Canada is located in the northern half of the continent of 1.__________. The most northern
parts of Canada are called the land of 2. __________ because at certain times of the year the
sun 3. __________. This northern part of Canada is cold and mostly 4.__________ with snow
all year round. The original people in the northern part of Canada are called 5.__________.
They are also called the "First Nation". The populations in the Atlantic provinces of Nova
Scotia, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island are 6.__________. The land
there is not very fertile so their main industries are forestry, 7.__________ and mining. The
province of British Columbia is in the 8. __________ of Canada and is an attractive place for
9.___________ because of its mild climate, mountains, seacoast and 10.__________. The
original settlers came from 11.__________ In the 16th century, the first Europeans arrived in
12.__________ Canada. They came from 13.__________. By the end of the 14.__________
all of Canada was under British rule. In this century, Canada has had an influence of settlers
from all 15.__________.

Unit 6: Listening Activity No. 13

You are going to hear a conversation between two students. They are talking about the
English bars. As you listen, complete the notes below by writing no more than THREE words
In the spaces provided.

Bar is the place where 1.__________ are kept. At the bar, people don't wait for someone to
take 2.__________, instead, they go to the bar directly to 3.__________ their drinks. They pay
as soon as they 4.__________. It's not the custom to give 5.__________. When you want to
have another drink you ought to take your 6.__________ back to the bar for refill. You can get
7.__________ alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in the bar. Alcoholic drinks include beer and
wine. Cider is made from 8.__________, port is a type of 9.__________ wine from Portugal,
and sherry is a type of wine from 10.__________. Spirtis are a kind of 11.__________ drinks.
Non-alcoholic drinks include all kinds of fruit juices, such as orange and 12.__________ Soft
drinks are sweet drinks made with 13.__________. Cordials are strong and sweet drinks
tasting of 14.__________. VAT stands for 15.__________ Tax. VAT can be 16.__________ to
you if you take the goods with you when you leave Britain.

Unit 6: Listening Activity No. 14

You are going to hear a talk about the English pubs. As you listen, complete the notes below
by writing no more than three words in the spaces provided.

There are 1.__________ different methods of serving beer in Britain. Some beer is
2.__________ and draught beer is a kind of beer that comes from 3.__________. There are
two different methods of serving draught beer. Keg beer is served with modern method
which uses 4.__________ and traditional draught uses 5.__________ to pull the beer up the
pipe and out of the tap. Keg beer is sold almost 6.__________ in Britain, and you can always

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have exactly 7.__________ in any pub. Traditional beer is not served 8.__________ but allows
you to taste 9.__________. Lager is served cold and available in 10.___________. Guinness is
a thick, almost black, bitter tasting 11.__________ beer. Pale ale is less strong and
12.__________ than bitter. The pub's opening limes are regulated by 13.___________ and
usually a pub is open from 14.__________ and from 5:30 to 11:00. 15.__________ is
forbidden in pubs. Children are 16.__________ to enter pubs according to the law.

Unit 6: Listening Activity No. 15

Complete the notes below by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in the spaces
provided.

Julia feels guilty. She knows that most chocolate has a lot of 1.__________ but she can't stop
eating it because she is 2. __________ to it. Chocolate is a 3.__________ food for the people
all over the world. They spend over 4.__________ on it for Valentine's Day. The idea of eating
chocolate started in 5.__________. Before that, the Aztecs drank bowls of chocolate to
6.__________. When chocolate was brought to Spain people thought it was 7.__________
because it tasted bitter. Soon people discovered that 8.__________ chocolate with sugar
made a wonderful drink.

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