Question Answer Script

B W: All the time I was at school I wanted to be a nurse,

1. Which job but my mother worked in a shop and said it wasn’t
does the good to be on your feet all day. She wanted me to be
woman do a secretary. I did that for a while after I left college, but
now? I wasn’t very keen on it, so I retrained and now I’m
doing what I always wanted to.

A G: Hi Pip. It’s Angie. I’ll see you outside the café

2. Where will tonight at seven thirty.
they meet? B: Oh, but I don’t know where it is.
G: It’s easy to find. It’s opposite that new supermarket
that’s just opened.
B: I’m not sure where that is wither. I’ll wait for you by
the bus station, then we can go to the café together.
I’ll know where the new supermarket is then too.
C G: What did you do yesterday evening?
3. What was B: Well, I was supposed to look after my four-year-old
they boy doing cousin while my aunt went to the theater. But I wanted
when the to watch the match on television, so she found
phone rang? someone else. The annoying thing was that the phone
rang halfway through, and I missed the best goal. I’d
finished all my homework early, too.
D M1: John, did you know it’s Brian’s birthday next week,
4. Which date his 20th? It’s on the 15th.
is Brian’s M2: That’s Wednesday, isn’t it? Is he having a party?
birthday? M1: Yes, on the 17th at about eight.
M2: Oh, next Friday. I hope I get asked.
5. Where is the C Hello Mary. The train arrived much earlier than I
man? expected. I’m on the platform at the moment. Shall I
get a taxi? There shouldn’t be a long queue at this
time of day… ok… I’ll go and have a drink in the café
while I wait for you.
6. Which is the B B: I’ve just started learning the piano. I’ve got a really
boy’s teacher? nice teacher. He’s called Mr. Hall.
G: Oh, I know, he taugh me when I was quite young.
He’s got a beard and lots of black hair, hasn’t he? I
used to be quite frightened of him.
B: Well, the Mr. Hall who teaches me hasn’t got much
hair and it’s grey, but he does have a beard. And wears
glasses.
G: But it is the same man, I’m sure. I was only little
when he was teaching me.
7. What did A M: Was there any post for me this morning?
the man W: Yes, there was. Two letters and a postcard. Here
receive in the you are.
post? M: One of the letter is for you. I’m expecting a parcel.
Did it come?
W: Oh yes. I put it over there, look.
8. What time is D W: Excuse me. I’m waiting for flight 712 from New
the flight from York. It was supposed to arrive at nine twenty. It’s nine
New York thirty-five now and there’s been no announcement of
expected? a delay or anything.
M: I’m sorry, Madam. We’ve just had a message to say
it took off an hour and a half late. Arrival time is now
ten fifty-five.
W: That’s too bad. I’ve been here since half past eight
and it probably won’t arrive when you say. I expect I’ll
be here till midday. That’s a whole morning wasted.
M: I can only apologize, Madam.
9. B Interviewer: Good morning. Today we’re going to talk about theme
parks and we’re going to hear from Andy Wells who has written a
10. A guide to theme parks around the world. Welcome to the programme,
Andy.
11. C
Andy: Hi, it’s good to be here.
Interviewer: You really have a dream job, don’t you, Andy? Flying
12. C
round the world all the time, visiting adventure parks ...
Andy: Well, yes, it’s pretty exciting. But it’s really hard work too, you
know.
Interviewer: I bet. So, what’s the number one theme park in the
world?
Andy: That all depends what you’re looking for. In terms of numbers, it
has to be Magic Kingdom at Disney World in Florida, the most famous
theme park. But the most popular park for people who like adventure
rides is Cedar Point in Ohio, USA. It has the biggest number of
rollercoasters in one park, 17, and three water rides. There are lots of
other attractions too. Last year they introduced 50 animatronic
dinosaurs. You know, life-size models that move and look real.
Interviewer: Cool! Have they got anything lined up for this year?
Andy: Yeah, there’s a new rollercoaster called the Gatekeeper. Well,
actually it’s not a rollercoaster, it’s a wingcoaster. It’ll be the biggest in
the world.
Interviewer: What’s a wingcoaster?
Andy: With a normal rollercoaster you are sitting on a seat with the
track under you. With a wingcoaster the seats kind of stick out at the
side so the passengers have nothing below or above them. You feel as
 if you’re flying.
Interviewer: So it’s more frightening?
Andy: More exciting! Way more exciting.
Interviewer: What other attractions have you seen recently?
Andy: I’ve just been to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the
Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida. It’s great! You know those
shops that sell magic sweets and things in the Harry Potter books?
Well, they have those, just like you’ve imagined. There’s a fantastic tour
of Hogwarts School where you meet characters from the books. It’s so
well done.
Interviewer: Right, sounds interesting. In your book you have a lot of
theme parks in Asia too. Can you tell us about them?
Andy: Sure. Tokyo has had a Disneyland for quite a long time, which
attracts a lot of people. Ocean Park in Hong Kong has also been going
for a long time – that has a lot of marine animals as well as rides. Lotte
World, a huge park in South Korea, has the world’s biggest indoor
theme park. And then there’s Universal Studios in Singapore. That’s
expanding with additions to its New York street section. There’s going
to be a Sesame Street dark ride. A dark ride’s a ride inside a building.
Interviewer: I see. New York in Singapore?
Andy: Yeah, it’s weird, but it works. But the place to watch at the
moment is China – they’re really expanding. Lots more parks will open
in China in the next few years, including another one with dinosaurs in
the north, and Ocean Kingdom in the south. That will have the world’s
longest roller coaster and tallest Ferris wheel, as well as boat rides and
a night-time zoo.
Interviewer: Wow, so that’s opening soon?
Andy: Yes, this year. I’ll be there!
Interviewer: Have a ride for me, then.
13. B Journalist: Good evening, Geoff.
Geoff: Hi.
14. C Journalist: Perhaps you could tell me a bit about your
background. Where are you from exactly?
15. C
Geoff: Well, I was actually born in 1958, up in the north of
England. My parents came to live in Britain after the war.
16. C
Journalist: It sounds great.
Geoff: We moved south to London after that. We were
completely broke and I did all sorts of odd jobs to try and make
money.
Journalist: Goodness, how dramatic! But?...
Geoff: But I was lucky – I discovered karate.
Journalist: Ah! How, exactly?
 Geoff: There was a school trip – nothing special really – but we
went to this sports center and I just thought “That’s for me!”.
Journalist: Just like that?
Geoff: Yup. Anyway, I started training. I found myself a Japanese
coach and things just happened. I found it came naturally to me
and I worked my way up till I found myself in Taiwan for the
World Championships. That was in 1982.
Journalist: And you won?
Geoff: Yeah, suddenly I was World Heavyweight Champion. It was
great.
Journalist: And you were world champion at that weight five times in
all?
Geoff: Yeah, that’s right.
Journalist: And then you retired?
Geoff: Well, I didn’t have much choice.
Journalist: And now you’ve got others projects on the go all around
the country and even abroad?
Geoff: Mm…yeah…we’re going from strength to strength.

17. B T: Hi, Marek. Are you looking forward to your holiday?

M: Oh Tanya, I can’t wait!
T: Where is it you’re going? Is it camping on an island somewhere or
am I thinking of someone else?
M: Well, we were going camping, but my Dad’s just bought a camper
van, so we’re going in that instead. It means you can go to other
countries without having to get a flight which is good in a way, but
actually I always used to enjoy sleeping in a tent.
T: Yeah, I know what you mean, but it must be nice getting to see all
the scenery along the way. I have to say the flight is my least favourite
part of going abroad on holiday.
M: Oh I never mind it actually – and the airport can be quite fun
sometimes.
T: You must be joking! All those people and nothing to do except look
round expensive shops. I mean, you always end up buying something
you don’t really want, just because there’s nothing else to do.
M: Oh, I don’t. Anyway, where you are off to this year? Flodia again?
T: Well, I’m getting a bit old for Disneyland, Marek, though my little
brother would still like it. We’re actually going somewhere new. It’s like
a sports camp where you stay with lots of other kids and learn how to
do different activities.
M: You mean you’re going without your parents?
T: Not exactly. I mean they’re there too doing whatever they want –
golf in my dad’s case – but you only actually see them at mealtimes.
 M: Sounds cool. But will you have to look after your little brother?
T: No way. They divide you up according to age. He’ll be doing football
and swimming and all that, whereas I get to go to water skiing.
M: Wow! Doesn’t that cost a fortune?
T: Well, quite a bit so I’m just doing it on one of the days. But there’s
windsurfing and water polo too.
M: I see.
21 B Japan has resumed commercial whaling after a hiatus of over three
decades. Commercial whaling was banned in 1986 by an International
22 A Whaling Commission (IWC) moratorium. However, Japan withdrew
from the IWC in December. Japan's government has promised all
23 A
whalers will stay within 320 kilometers from its coast. The Japanese
fisheries agency set a quota for killing 227 whales every six months. In
24 C
the first days of resumed whaling, whalers caught two minke whales,
25 A which were taken to the northern port of Kushiro. The whale meat was
auctioned in Tokyo and sold for record prices. Eager restaurant owners
snapped up the meat at prices of up to $140 per kilo.
Japan has engaged in the practice of whaling for centuries. Whale
restaurant chef Mitsuo Tani summed up why he thought the return of
commercial whaling was important. He said: "A country that does not
preserve its food culture has no future." He also promoted the health
benefits of whale meat. He said: "It is five times lower in calories than
beef, 10 times lower in cholesterol, two times less fat than chicken and
it's packed with iron. But abroad, people do not know this." However,
Japan's return to whaling has brought international outcry. The
Humane Society accused Japan of starting a "new and shocking era of
pirate whaling". It added: "This is a sad day for whale protection
globally."
26 A The United Kingdom has said it is playing its part in striving for a
cleaner and greener planet. For the first time since the Industrial
27 D Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries, the UK is being powered
more by zero-carbon fuels than fossil fuels. In each of the first five
28 C
months of 2019, fossil fuels have produced less than half of the UK's
electricity. Analysts say a "tipping point" has been reached and the
29 D
trend of zero-carbon energy sources providing more power than fossil
30 B fuels will continue. Power from wind, solar, nuclear and hydro sources
outstripped coal and gas-fired generation. A decade ago, three
quarters (75.6 per cent) of the UK's electricity came from coal and gas,
and only 22.3 per cent was zero carbon.
The switch to more zero-carbon power was described by the UK's
energy chief executive as a "key milestone on the journey towards net
zero". CEO John Pettigrew said the zero-carbon share should increase
to 90 per cent by the 2030s. The UK's Prime Minister Theresa May has
 made a commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This
would make the UK the first major economy to do so. Energy analyst
Tom Burke told the BBC: "Today's landmark is a real tribute to
technologists. We have cracked technical problems of dealing with
climate change." He added: "As we move towards net zero, jobs will be
lost in fossil fuel industries and created in low-carbon industries."
31 A Astronomers have promoted Saturn as the planet with the most
moons. Saturn has overtaken the solar system's largest planet Jupiter
32 B as the "king of the moons". The astronomers recently discovered 20
new moons orbiting Saturn, which brings the planet's total number to
33 C
82. This edges out Jupiter, with 79 celestial bodies, into second place.
Each of the newly-discovered moons is at least 5km in diameter.
34 A
Seventeen of them orbit Saturn backwards and take more than three
35 D years to complete one orbit of Saturn. The astronomers found the
moons using the powerful Subaru telescope, located on Hawaii. The
research team will now look for moons that are around a kilometer in
diameter.
Lead astronomer Dr Scott Sheppard commented on the perceived
origins of the new moons. He said: "We don't think they formed with
the planet. We think they were captured by the planet in the past." He
posited that Saturn sucked in a swirling mixture of gas and dust to
form the moons. Dr Shepperd added: "We think these moons
interacted with that gas and dust. These were comets or asteroids that
happened to be passing by....They were captured into orbits around
the planet rather than falling into the planet. We think these are the
last remnants of what formed Saturn." The moons will be named in a
competition after giants from Gallic, Inuit and Norse mythology.