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Unit 1 Who Am I?

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N: Listening, Unit 1, Page 12, A

1. I live in a town called Leicester. That’s L-E-I-C-E-S-T-E-R.

2. My name’s Jack Gough. That’s J-A-C-K G-O-U-G-H.
3. My name’s Vanessa Baxter. That’s V-A-N-E-double S-A B-A-X-T-E-R.
4. I live in a town called Faversham. That’s F-A-V-E-R-S-H-A-M.
5. My name’s Zayn Wood. That’s Z-A-Y-N W-double O-D.
6. My dad’s name is Quentin Pimm. That’s Q-U-E-N-T-I-N P-I-double M.

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N: Listening, Unit 1, Page 12, B

1.
M: Can you spell your name please, Miss Taylor?
F: Yes, it’s ‘Taylor’ with a ‘Y’, that’s T-A-Y-L-O-R.
2.
F: The address is 5, Cygnet Road. That’s C-Y-G-N-E-T.
M: C-Y-G-N-E-T?
F: That’s right.
3.
M: What’s your first name, please?
F: ‘Lorraine’.
M: ‘Lauren’?
F: No, Lorraine. That’s L-O-R-R-A-I-N-E.
M: Oh yes, Lorraine, with a double R.
4.
F: OK, Mr Carey. Is that C-A-R-E-Y?
M: No, it’s not Carey. It’s Curry with a double R: C-U-R-R-Y.
5.
M: Did you say you live in ‘Bristle’? Can you spell that for me?
F: Yes, it’s B-R-I-S-T-O-L.
M: Oh, yes, Bristol in the west of England.
6.
M: Hallo, is that Anna?
F: No, my name is Anne, with an ‘e’: A-N-N-E.
M: Oh, sorry, my mistake.

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N: Listening, Unit 1, Page 12, D

N: You will hear a man asking a woman about art lessons. Listen and complete the
form. You will hear the conversation twice.
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N: Listening, Unit 1, Page 12, E

N: You will hear a man asking a woman about art lessons. Listen and complete the
form. You will hear the conversation twice.

F: Spring Arts Centre, can I help you?

M: Yes, I’m phoning about the Art Club. My daughter paints and she wants some
lessons.
F: Well, we teach painting and drawing at the centre.
M: That’s perfect! Who is teaching the course?
F: We have a new teacher, her name is Mrs Franchetti. She’s Italian.
M: How do you spell that?
F: F-R-A-N-C-H-E-T-T-I
M: How long is the course?
F: The painting and drawing course, er, let’s see; it’s twice a week for five weeks, so
that’s ten lessons.
M: And when does the next course begin?
F: It starts on 21st January.
M: Next Monday. And what time do the lessons start?
F: They start at half past five in the afternoon on Mondays and Fridays. Each lesson is
one and a half hours.
M: Oh, and how much do the lessons cost?
F: Well, the course is £80, but you also have to pay for paint and paper, that’s £10.50,
so it costs £90.50.
M: That’s great, thank you. I’ll tell my daughter.

Unit 2 Look At Me!

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N: Listening, Unit 2, Page 24, B

1.
GIRL 1: Jack is very good looking and he’s got big brown eyes.
GIRL 2: That´s not Jack, it´s Tom! Jack´s eyes are blue.
2.
BOY: Is your brother that blonde guy over there?
GIRL: No, that isn’t him. I’m blonde but he’s got brown hair. He’s the tall guy standing next
to the door.
3.
F: Hello, John, you look different without your uniform!
JOHN: And I didn’t use to wear glasses, do you like them?
4.
M: What were you doing at eight o’clock last night? You were very quiet!
BOY: I was still doing my homework. After that I went to bed.
5.
F: When I came home last night, the dog was sleeping in the hall!
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M: I know, it used to sleep in the garden, but it prefers the hall.

6.
GIRL: That new teacher is really good. Yesterday we were laughing because she said
something funny.
BOY: Oh, but the best thing is that she never gives us a lot of homework.

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N: Listening, Unit 2, Page 24, E

N: Listen to Lisa talking to her friend Sue about a video. For each question, choose the
right answer (A, B or C). You will hear the conversation twice.

SUE: What are you watching, Lisa?

LISA: Look, Sue. It’s the new video by our favourite band, Backchat.
SUE: Is that the singer? She looks really different!
LISA: Yes, she used to be blonde, after that her hair was red for a while.
SUE: Oh, but she looks cool now. I think her short black hair is great.
LISA: But what is she wearing?
SUE: I’m not sure, maybe it’s a long skirt. No, they’re trousers, but they’re very wide.
LISA: They look horrible! Why isn’t she wearing a dress? She usually wears really nice
shoes, too. I don’t like those boots she’s wearing. They are ugly.
SUE: She’s short and the boys in the band are very tall. She is quite young; she’s a
teenager and the boys are 20 and 21.
LISA: She’s very small, but she sings very loudly. Do you like their new song?
SUE: It’s good. I don’t usually like slow songs, but this one is lovely. She’s singing about
love.
LISA: It’s a bit boring. We always used to dance to their music. We always played their
songs at parties. They played at a concert in the town hall last year. I didn’t go. Did
you go, Sue?
SUE: No, but my brother went and said they were amazing.

Unit 3 Let’s Get Together

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N: Listening, Unit 3, Page 38, D

N: 1 Who is the boy bringing to the party?

BOY: I don’t want to come to your party on my own.
GIRL: Why don’t you bring your cousins?
BOY: All my cousins are on holiday in France, but my brother is here.
GIRL: Bring him to the party, then. See you both on Friday!

N: 2 When is the music festival?

M: Are you going to the music festival?
F: In June?
M: No, it’s usually in June or July, but this year they are having it in August.
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N: 3 What present are they giving?

BOY: Did you buy Mum some chocolates for Mother’s Day?
GIRL: No, she doesn’t want chocolates and we gave her a photo for her birthday, so how
about some flowers?
BOY: OK, there’s a flower shop next to the bank so we can buy some tomorrow.

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N: Listening, Unit 3, Page 38, F

N: You will hear five short conversations. You will hear each conversation twice.
There is one question for each conversation. For each question, choose the right
answer (A, B or C).

N: 1 Who is the girl bringing to the party?

BOY: My brother and I are going to Joe’s party tomorrow. Are you coming?
GIRL: I know your brother, he’s got a beard and his hair’s really long!
BOY: Are you bringing your sister, Annie?
GIRL: No, Annie’s my little sister, she’s only five! I’m bringing Sally, my big sister. They look
the same. She’s also got long blonde hair.

N: 2 What is the girl wearing to the wedding?

MUM: What are you wearing to your cousin’s wedding?
GIRL: I’m wearing my new blue dress, but I’m not wearing a hat!
MUM: I’m wearing a hat and gloves. That’s OK, I’m just glad you’re not wearing your old
purple dress!

N: 3 What are they giving to granddad?

GIRL: Are we taking granddad a present for his birthday?
DAD: Yes, I bought him a big box of his favourite chocolates.
GIRL: So you didn’t buy him a book?
DAD: No, he doesn’t like reading. Write your name in his birthday card. It’s next to the
chocolates.

N: 4 What time will the concert finish?

MUM: Don’t be late for your school concert! It’s already 7 o’clock.
BOY: I’m leaving now! It isn’t starting till 8.
MUM: What time are you coming home?
BOY: Well, the concert takes an hour, so we’ll leave the school at 9. John’s dad is bringing
me home, but we’ll stop for a burger on the way. I’ll be home at ten! Bye!

N: 5 When are they going to the music festival?

M: When is the summer music festival on?
F: At the end of June, I think. Yes, here’s the calendar, it starts on the last Saturday in
June.
M: Is that the 26th?
F: No, it’s the 27th June and I’ve got tickets for both days, Saturday and Sunday. And
because we’re staying the weekend, we’re taking a tent.
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Unit 4 A Day in the Life

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N: Listening, Unit 4, Page 50, D

1. I love Rome and Milan, but I’ve been to both before. This time we’re going to
Venice.
2. I’m going on holiday with my granny – we’re going to leave my parents at home!
3. Er … maybe I’ll have an espresso, …wait – no, I won’t. I’ll have a cappuccino with lots
of milk and sugar, please.
4. I had 10 euros, but that cappuccino was 4 euros, so I’ve got 6 euros. I’ll have to go to
the bank.
5. We’re not going to walk to the museum, we’re going to get on a boat because there
aren’t any buses.
6. The boat leaves at nine and it takes ten minutes to get from the hotel to the boat, so
we’ll leave at a quarter to nine.

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N: Listening, Unit 4, Page 50, F

N: Listen to Dan talking to his friend Cate about going on a trip. For each
question, choose the right answer (A, B or C). You will hear the
conversation twice.

DAN: Are you ready for the big trip, Cate?

CATE: Yes, Dan, I’m packing my backpack today. I’m not going to take my old
camera, it’s rather heavy.
DAN: I’ll take the cameras. I’ve got two and I’ll lend you one.
CATE: Thanks. I’m taking a very light sleeping bag. It’s going to be hot in Africa!
DAN: Yes, and we won’t need many clothes. Take a few T-shirts and some long
trousers.
CATE: I’m going to wear my boots and thick socks because it will probably be wet.

DAN: No, it won’t be wet, but strong, heavy boots are a good idea. They aren’t
very comfortable, but we’ll find lots of insects and maybe we’ll meet a few
snakes in the jungle.
CATE: And also I think we’ll walk into the jungle, so we’ll need our boots, not
trainers.
DAN: That’s right. It’s about 50 kilometres from the airport to the village. We’re
going to drive to the village, sleep there and then we’ll walk into the jungle
the next day.
CATE: How far will we walk?
DAN: It’s six kilometers, but it’ll take us two hours to reach the place where the
gorillas live, because we’re going to walk slowly. That’s why we need to
leave at 5 am.
CATE: It’s going to be amazing! I hope we’ll see some gorillas!
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Unit 5 Home Sweet Home

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N: Listening, Unit 5, Page 64, B

1.
GIRL: Is this your pen, Jack?
BOY: No, I think it’s yours, Mary.
2.
DAD: Are you going to do the washing up?
GIRL: No, that’s your job, Dad!
3.
MUM: Jimmy, put on your shoes!
BOY: Those aren’t mine, they’re Mike’s.
4.
BOY: I’m not taking out the rubbish again!
MUM: Sue did it yesterday, so it’s your job today, Tim!
5.
DAD: Is this my dinner in the fridge?
MUM: No! That’s not yours! It’s the dog’s dinner!
6.
M: Is this your car, Mrs Green?
F: Yes, it’s mine, Mr Smith.
M: Why have you parked outside my house?

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N: Listening, Unit 5, Page 64, D

N: Listen to a mother and father talking about tidying up. Where does each item
belong? For questions 1 – 5, write a letter A – G next to each item. You will hear
the conversation twice.

DAD: Shall I help you tidy up?

MUM: Yes, the ketchup on the dining room table goes in the kitchen.
DAD: In this cupboard?
MUM: No, we don’t put it in the cupboard, we keep it in the fridge. And those towels don’t
belong in the bathroom, can you put them in the children’s bedroom?
DAD: Yes, and what about your passport? I found it in the dining room.
MUM: Oh thanks. I was looking for that! It goes in my desk drawer. And another thing, you
know that old printer on my desk? It doesn’t work, so I think we should put it in the
garage.
DAD: I’ll do that. But where’s the key to the garage?
MUM: It’s on the shelf in the dining room. That’s where it always is!
DAD: All right, I’ve got it!
MUM: Great, now everything will be in the right place.
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Unit 6 The Place to Be

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N: Listening, Unit 6, Page 76, D

1. I used to ride it everywhere. When I couldn’t ride it any more, my little sister rode it!
2. Ooh, I remember these! I had hundreds of them and I used to play with them for
hours! The stripy ones were my favourites!
3. My grandmother had one like that with a china head. She was called Polly. We didn’t
play with Polly because granny didn’t want us to break her.
4. I think my grandfather had one of these. I used to play with it. There’s a key at the
back which you turn to make it move.

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N: Listening, Unit 6, Page 76, E

N: You will hear some information about a museum. Listen and complete each
question. You will hear the information twice.

F: The Museum of Childhood has thousands of toys, including board games, dolls,
teddies and dolls’ houses. It’s open every day from 10 o’clock in the morning until
quarter to six in the evening. Admission is free. If you want to get up close to some
of the toys, and play with them, don’t miss the ‘Explore’ events. This is a chance to
touch some of the toys in the exhibition. ‘Explore’ is between 11.15 and 11.45 on
Saturdays and Sundays. If you love dolls’ houses, we have an amazing collection. We
have about one hundred dolls’ houses. Some of them belonged to princesses and
the oldest is from 1673, and we have dolls’ houses from the last three centuries! If
you want to find out more about our dolls’ houses, don’t miss our ‘Small Stories’
exhibition. It tells the stories behind some of our dolls’ houses. This exhibition is on
from December 13th until September 6th next year. Why not have a children’s party
at the museum? For more information, call Alison Fielding. Her number is 060 8983
5204. To find out more about what’s on at the museum, visit our website.

Unit 7 Time Out!

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N: Listening, Unit 7, Page 90, C

1.
GIRL: This dance music is really great.
BOY: Well, actually, I’d prefer to listen to rock music.
2.
DAD: I’m not a very good cook.
GIRL: But I think your meals are the best in the world!
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3.
MUM: Sam, I’ve brought you your favourite pizza!
BOY: Oh no Mum! I don’t like olives!
4.
BOY: Are you watching this boring quiz show?
MUM: Actually, I’m enjoying it!
5.
DAD: Sue is very musical, don’t you think?
MUM: In actual fact, I think her sister has more talent.
6.
BOY: George will be a great singer if he takes lessons.
GIRL: Absolutely. He’s got a beautiful voice.

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N: Listening, Unit 7, Page 90, F

N: Listen to Mark and his mother talking about themselves and people they know.
Which hobby does each person have? For questions 1 – 5, write a letter A – G next
to each person. You will hear the conversation twice.

BOY: Mum, I think I’d like to play a musical instrument. Did you know that my friend John
has started playing the drums?
MUM: Really, Mark? No, I didn’t know John was musical. I thought he was very sporty.
BOY: Well, that’s true. He used to be good at football, but he hurt his leg, so he doesn’t
play now.
MUM: So, Mark, what would you like to learn? The guitar is quite easy, I think. Your brother
Pat plays quite well.
BOY: That’s true, he’s played since he was very young. I used to like the guitar, but now I’d
rather learn to play the piano.
MUM: Actually, Mark, I’m not sure you have time. You are always so busy taking
photographs! How is the photography going?
BOY: Great! I’m really enjoying it. You’re right, I’d rather do photography than music.
MUM: Yes, you’re so creative! You’re like me. I love painting!
BOY: Well, Mum, your paintings are good enough to sell. I hope I’ll sell my photos one
day!
MUM: Putting them on the Internet is a good idea. Your friend Sandra has a website. She
could help.
BOY: Actually, she doesn’t use her website now. She still makes jewellery, but she prefers
to sell it in her shop.

Unit 8 Personal Best

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N: Listening, Unit 8, Page 102, B

1. It’s Sarah’s thirteenth birthday today.

2. The train leaves from platform fourteen.
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3. The lesson lasts fifty minutes.

4. The journey takes sixty days.
5. Sue could drive when she was seventeen.
6. We live at number eighty, West Street.
7. Look at page nineteen of your book.
8. It’s Friday, July 31st.
9. This street is 32nd Street.
10. It’s my thirty-third lesson.

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N: Listening, Unit 8, Page 102, C

1. forty fourteen
2. a hundred a thousand
3. second twenty-second
4. eighty eighteen
5. seven seventeen
6. sixteen sixty

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N: Listening, Unit 8, Page 102, F

N: You will hear a man on the radio talking about a new sports club. Listen and
complete each question. You will hear the information twice.

M: It’s summer and it’s time to go out on the water! We are pleased to say that the
water sports centre is open all summer for children from 11–18 years old. You can
try lots of different water sports. There is sailing and surfing, or perhaps you’d like to
learn to windsurf? Courses start on June 13th and go on until August 30th. There are
courses for all levels from beginners to advanced. Lessons are twice a week, on
Mondays and Wednesdays, or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Lessons start at 10.15 in the
morning and usually last for two hours. Our coaches are young and friendly and have
helped lots of people to learn. Everything you need is available at the centre, all you
need to bring is a swimsuit! Prices start from £330 for a three-week course. If two
children from the same family do lessons there is a discount of 50% for the second
child. For more information call Rita on 0243 587639.

Unit 9 Take a Break

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N: Listening, Unit 9, Page 116, C

N: 1 Where are they going to stay?

M: Shall we stay in a caravan? This campsite looks nice and it’s right next to the beach.
F: I’d prefer to stay in a hotel – it’s more comfortable.
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M: I guess. But I like to cook our meals sometimes and I don’t like sharing a swimming
pool.
F: Well, how about a villa? That would be good for both of us.
M: Good idea!

N: 2 What is the weather like today?

M: The weather was terrible yesterday.
F: I know – it was snowing all day.
M: What’s it like this morning?
F: Look – it’s sunny and bright – a great day for hiking I think.
M: The forecast said it would rain today – I’m glad it was wrong.

N: 3 What do they buy in the shop?

M: Look at this hat – it’s really cool.
F: I love it! But does it look good when you try it on?
M: Mmm. I’m not sure. Maybe I should get a jumper – it’s pretty cold here.
F: Maybe. But would you wear it at home? I think this cup is a better souvenir.
M: I’ve got loads of cups. But I think this hat would be great for my dad. Let’s get it.

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N: Listening, Unit 9, Page 116, E

N: You will hear five short conversations. You will hear each conversation twice.
There is one question for each conversation. For each question, choose the right
answer (A, B or C).

N: 1 Which is the woman’s luggage?

M: I’ll get your luggage! Is it this backpack?
F: No, it’s a big black suitcase; it might be this one.
M: This one hasn’t got wheels, is it yours?
F: No, it’s the next one! The one with wheels! Can you get it?

N: 2 What time will their flight leave?

M: Oh dear! Our flight is delayed.
F: What? It’s leaving in twenty minutes, at 8 a.m.
M: No, it’s delayed by half an hour.
F: So we’re going to be late for the 11 o’clock meeting.

N: 3 Which country are they visiting?

GIRL: Let’s send this postcard to our friends in England!
BOY: The one with the cat? That’s the island of Santorini and we are still in Athens!
GIRL: Yes, but it looks lovely, and we’re going there tomorrow.
BOY: OK, then! But I’m choosing this one to send home to the USA.

N: 4 What activity are they doing this morning?

M: I love this ship! We’ll be arriving in Venice after breakfast!
F: Yes, and we’re going on a gondola tour this evening.
M: Shall we go sightseeing or shopping first?
F: Sightseeing. We’ll have time for shopping tomorrow.
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N: 5 Which person is the tour guide?

F: You have to ask our tour guide to book the tour, she’s usually at the hotel reception.
M: The blonde woman with glasses?
F: No, that’s the receptionist. Her name’s Polly. Our tour guide is Jan. She’s got short
brown hair and wears a yellow jacket.
M: Oh, then who is the smart grey-haired woman who welcomed us?
F: That’s Carol, the hotel manager.

Unit 10 Road Trip!

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N: Listening, Unit 10, Page 128, C

1.
M: What time does your bus arrive?
F: Well, it leaves at eight o’clock in the morning and takes half an hour, so it’ll arrive at
about half past eight.

2.
F: What time do you need to be at the station tomorrow morning?
M: Well the train leaves at five past five, so I want to be there at five o’clock.

3.
M: Good afternoon, can I help you?
F: Yes. How long is the boat tour?
M: It lasts an hour. The next tour leaves at 4 p.m. and gets back at 5 p.m.

4.
F: When does your plane take off?
M: At a quarter past two in the afternoon, so I need to be at the airport at half past one.

5.
F: I’ll meet you in this cafe at the end of the tour this evening.
GIRL: OK, what time?
F: I’ll meet you at five past six. The tour ends at five to six, and it’s a short walk.

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N: Listening, Unit 10, Page 128, E

N: You will hear a man asking a woman about a river cruise. Listen and complete each
question. You will hear the conversation twice.

F: Good morning, Sir, can I help you?

M: Yes, I want two tickets for a river cruise from here, Westminster Pier.
F: Do you want to go on a circular cruise or do you want to stop and get off?
M: How long does the circular cruise take?
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F: 45 minutes, because you go round and you don’t get off the boat.
M: Oh no, I want the kind of cruise where I can stop and visit the sights.
F: You need a Red Rover ticket. You can stop at four different places. It costs £18 per
person. You can use the ticket all day until five o’clock, that’s when the last boat
leaves Greenwich.
M: Where can I stop?
F: The boat stops at the London Eye, near Tower Bridge and at Greenwich and it passes
lots of other famous sights.
M: And how often do the boats leave?
F: Every half hour. The next one is in five minutes, at 10 o’clock.
M: Great. Can I have two tickets, one adult and one child?
F: That’s £18 for the adult and £9 for the child.
M: OK, here’s £30.
F: Here’s your change and your tickets. Enjoy your trip!

Unit 11 It’s Raining Cats & Dogs

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N: Listening, Unit 11, Page 142, D

1. We expect high temperatures tomorrow which will reach 30°C in the south.
2. The rain will be light in the north, but it will be heavy in the west.
3. The afternoon will be warm with some light, cool wind on the coast.
4. Heavy snow fell yesterday; it was almost one metre deep in some places.
5. There will be thick cloud in the afternoon and we expect some rain.
6. Wear sunglasses because the sun is very bright on the mountain.

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N: Listening, Unit 11, Page 142, F

N: You will hear a weather forecast on the radio. Listen and complete each question.
You will hear the information twice.

M: It’s time for the weather forecast! Here is the weather forecast for today, Saturday,
3rd April. The weather has been very strange in the last few days. It is warm for the
time of year, with temperatures today of 20°C and there will be some light rain later,
in the afternoon. It is possible the rain may be quite unusual in the south because of
the dust in the air. This rain, which we sometimes call ‘blood rain’, is not really red,
but when it dries it leaves orange dust everywhere. When there are sand storms in
the Sahara, the wind can bring this orange dust as far as Europe, and even to the UK,
which is 2,000 miles away. So get ready to wash your car later this week!

Unit 12 The World Around Us

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N: Listening, Unit 12, Page 154, C

1.
M: Did you go on the rope bridge?
F: Yes, it was scary, not because I’m scared of heights, but because it moves around
when you step on it.
2.
M: The zip wire was amazing!
F: Isn’t it frightening?
M: No, it’s not dangerous because you wear safety equipment, which means a harness
around your body, and a helmet, of course.
3.
M: What is that strange electric vehicle with two wheels that people stand on?
F: It’s called a segway, S-E-G-W-A-Y, it’s really good fun to ride!

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N: Listening, Unit 12, Page 154, D

SALLY: Shall we go on a trip this weekend?

JAKE: Yes, why don’t we go to that place, ‘Forest Adventure’ I think it’s called.
There are all sorts of fun activities you can do there, things like rope bridges,
rope swings and zip wires.
SALLY: Oh, Jake, you know I’m afraid of heights. I hate the idea of being high up in a
forest!
JAKE: I think it would be exciting, but you don’t have to be high up, you can do
something called a ‘Segway Safari’. That’s a way to explore the forest on the
ground. You ride a segway through the forest. We could do that together, if
you like.
SALLY: OK, what time shall we go there?

TRACK 12.3

N: Listening, Unit 12, Page 154, G

N: Listen to Sally talking to her friend Jake about a day in the country. For
each question, choose the right answer (A, B or C). You will hear the
conversation twice.

SALLY: Shall we go on a trip this weekend?

JAKE: Yes, why don’t we go to that place, ‘Forest Adventure’, I think it’s called.
There are all sorts of fun activities you can do there, things like rope bridges,
rope swings and zip wires.
SALLY: Oh, Jake, you know I’m afraid of heights. I hate the idea of being high up in a
forest!
JAKE: I think it would be exciting, but you don’t have to be high up, you can do
something called a ‘Segway Safari’. That’s a way to explore the forest on the
ground. You ride a segway through the forest. We could do that together, if
you like.
SALLY: OK, what time shall we go there?
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JAKE: Well, let’s see what’s available, I’m looking at the website now. If we go next
Tuesday, July 3rd, we can start at 10.20 or 11.40 or even 1 o’clock in the
afternoon.
SALLY: Let’s go at 1 p.m. How long does it take? About an hour and 20 minutes?
JAKE: Every ‘Segway Safari’ takes an hour, it says here, including the short talk
about safety before you start. Oh, and you have to wear a helmet. They lend
you a helmet, you can’t wear your own helmet.
SALLY: That’s OK. Is there any age limit? Maybe we could bring my cousin, Jo.
JAKE: Hang on. Yes, you have to be over 10 years old and you have to weigh at
least 45 kilos.
SALLY: He’s too young, then, but we’re OK, we’re both way over 45 kilos! There’s
one more thing: How much is it?
JAKE: The tickets cost £40 each. What do you think? Shall I book them?
SALLY: OK, if you book them, I’ll give you the money later.