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Listening 1 C:\Users\ASUS\Desktop\121.

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Fred: I like BASE jumping because it allows me to get away from the city, to remote places where you hardly see anyone.
Sally: BASE jumping is really a sport for young people. There aren't many BASE jumpers who are over 30.
Chris: I love the outdoors, but I'm not particularly brave, so I haven't considered BASE jumping as a hobby.
Celina: BASE jumping certainly isn't a sport to try if you are unfit.
Shelfy: BASE jumping is a great sport and you get to do it in such spectacular surroundings.
Martin: My friend asked me to go BASE jumping with him, and I hated it.

Listening 2 C:\Users\ASUS\Desktop\122.mp3
Interviewer: Now, Tanya, my first question to you is basically… why? Why choose a sport with so many dangers? Why
not something nice and safe, like table tennis?
Tanya: Extreme sports aren't safe! That's precisely why I enjoy them so much. I'm the kind of person who loves to feel
that thrill of risk and adventure. I like skydiving, and hang-gliding too. But BASE jumping is my new sport - and my
obsession! I'm totally addicted.
Interviewer: How did you first get into it?
Tanya: One of my skydiving friends suggested it. He had the equipment and invited me to join him. My first jump was
terrifying - but I loved it
Interviewer: What's your favourite place for BASE jumping?
Tanya: Well, I'm always looking for somewhere new. But at the moment, I love the cliffs in Tonsai, in Thailand. Though it
isn't an ideal as there are no hospitals nearby!
Interviewer: So, is danger always in your mind when you're jumping?
Tanya: Oh yes. But that's not just me, that's all BASE jumpers. We know the dangers.
Interviewer: Do you think that's why there aren't many women who do BASE jumping? Do the risks put them off?
Tanya: I'm not sure … I don't really agree. More women are joining the sport every year. There’s Roberta Mancino for
example, she is the new star of BASE jumping. The media love her because of the way she looks, but she's also brilliant at
her sports. She's a great role model and, hopefully, she'll encourage more girls to take up extreme sports.

Listening 3 C:\Users\ASUS\Desktop\109.mp3
A. Madison: Hi, Louis. Are you going to watch the match?
Louis: Yes, I am, But I've also got this history project to finish. And the match starts in twenty minutes!
Madison: Why don't we look at the project together? I've finished. I help you. We try and finish before the football starts.
Louis: To be honest, I'm a bit bored with it. Come on, let's turn the TV on.
Madison: Are you sure?
Louis: Yes! Come on ...
Madison: Well, OK. It's your project ...
B. Matt: Hi, Emma, Can I ask your advice about something?
Emma: Sure, Matt. What is it?
Matt: My friend, Toby's really angry with me.
Emma: Oh dear. Why's that?
Matt: Well, I wrote something on his Facebook page ... and he didn't like it.
Emma: Oh no! What did you write?
Matt: Oh, it was just a silly joke.
Emma: And he didn't find it funny.
Matt: Exactly. What should I do? I feel so bad about it!
Emma: Why don't you give him a call and chat about it?
Matt: I tried that. He didn't answer.
Emma: Well, why don't you text him? You have to keep trying!
Matt: I know.
C. Zoe: Hi, Ryan. You don't look very happy. What's wrong?
Ryan: Well, I saw Brandon yesterday, and he told me about this girl - Amy,
Zoe: Go on.
Ryan: He really likes her. He wants to ask her out.
Zoe: So, what's the problem?
Ryan: I asked her out last week, and she said yes!
Zoe: Did you tell Brandon?
Ryan: No, I didn't. I'm embarrassed, I don't want him to get cross with me.
Zoe: But you can't keep it a secret! You have to tell the truth.
Ryan: Hmm, but it's difficult.
Zoe: Do you want me to have a word with him?
Ryan: Yes, yes, please, Can you do that?
Zoe: OK. I suppose so.
D. Alex: Hi, Marcus.
Marcus: Hi Alex, Can I ask your advice about something?
Alex: Of course!
Marcus: Well, it's Jack's birthday tomorrow and he's going out for dinner at a pizza restaurant.
Alex: OK. So what's the problem?
Marcus: I can't go. I haven't got any money.
Alex: Oh, does Jack know that?
Marcus: No, he doesn't. I didn't say.
Alex: You need to tell him.
Marcus: I know, but I'm embarrassed.
Alex: Well, you could speak to Jack and make an excuse. Say you've got a family dinner.
Marcus: What, tell a lie? I can't do that.
Alex: It's only a little lie. That's my advice anyway.

Listening 4 C:\Users\ASUS\Desktop\unit-1-ex3.mp3
Speaker 1. We’ve got a big family dinner tonight. I expect there’ll be an argument. There usually is. That’s why I hate
these dinners. They always end badly.
Speaker 2. Hey! Get out of my chair! I sit there. I can’t see TV if I sit on this side of the table, can I? Come on, hurry up!
Speaker 3. You’re looking well. Is that a new shirt? It’s very nice. I love the colour – it really suits you.
Speaker 4. I’m so sorry you didn’t pass your test. You must be very disappointed. But don’t worry, you can take it again
next month – and I’m sure you’ll pass it then.

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Speaker 1. We all know what it’s like to argue with our family. It’s just part of life, isn’t it? Well, not necessarily.
Sometimes, family arguments can become a habit ... a habit that is harmful and upsetting for the people involved. Our
three-week course will teach you some simple tricks and techniques for breaking that habit. Do the course on your own or
better still, persuade other members of your family to come along with you.
Speaker 2. When I was younger, I had a lot of arguments with my parents ... and with my sister too. I won a few of them,
but mostly I lost. Then I realised what I was doing wrong:
I wasn’t preparing for the arguments. So I started treating them more like exams. I actually started revising for my family
arguments! I prepared all my reasons, my examples. You really should take the same approach – it works like magic! Now
I hardly ever lose an argument at home.
Speaker 3. Hi, Poppy, it’s me. Look, this family meal is on Sunday ... that’s this Sunday. Mum and Dad will be there, and
so will Grandad. I’m not sure about Uncle John. But then, we’ve never been sure about Uncle John. Anyway, I really need
to know that you’re going to be there. Without you, it might be a disaster. You know how Grandad always tries to start an
argument when we’re out. He’s much better when you’re there. So give me a call and tell me you’re coming. Please!
Speaker 4. I left home when I was seventeen after an argument with my parents, and to be honest, it was the best thing
that happened to me. I had to grow up quickly! At nineteen, I started my own business. Now I live in a £5-million
penthouse in London and run a business with more than a thousand employees. That family argument gave me the push I
needed. Of course, I’ve got a lot of talent too!

Listening 6 C:\Users\ASUS\Desktop\unit-1-ex51.mp3 yoghurt, green vegetables, eggs, fish, butter, carrots

Listening 7 C:\Users\ASUS\Desktop\unit-1-ex6.mp3 1. sugar 2. Concentrate 3. Stronger 4. Exercise

Listening 8 C:\Users\ASUS\Desktop\unit-2-ex3.mp3
- You look upset, Mai. What's the matter?
- Well, it's my mum. She keeps complaining about my appearance.
- Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
- Yeah, she doesn't like my choice in clothes and hairstyle.
- I see. So what's wrong with your clothes and hair?
- Nothing wrong, but my mum doesn't allow me to wear tight jeans to school. I'm not allowed to color my hair either, she
said. She never wore tight clothes or colored her hair when she was at school.
- Well, I think she's right. We have to wear uniforms to school, remember? And school rules don't allow colored hair.
- Yeah, I know, but I just want to look different on special occasions.
- Then you should tell your mum about it. I think she'll understand.
- Maybe you're right.
- What about you, Kevin? Do you come into conflict with your parents?
- Not really, but they try to limit the time I spend on my smartphone and laptop. They don't really understand that I mainly
use them for my homework, not to play games or post on social media.
- Perhaps they worry about your eyesight.
- Yes, maybe that's why they take away my phone and laptop at 10:00 PM sometimes.
- I don't even have time to complete my homework.
- Why don't you try write down homework assignments on paper first? Then you can type them quickly on your laptop.
- That's a good idea. I'll try to do that next time.

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Mark: My friends say that I don't often agree with them and ask sometimes like I know everything. I guess I can be hard
to deal with that times, hmm not the easiest person, but I really do care about my friends.
Joss: Everyone thinks I'm a lot older than 14. I am not interested in social media or fashion like most teenagers. I like to
read and learn about the past like the 1920s or 30s. I like the way people lived back then, sometimes I feel like I'm from a
different generation
Jennifer: I always help my friends and family. They can ask me to do something and I always get it done, they know they
can trust me. My parents taught me to be very responsible and helpful. I am proud to be this way.
Carmen: I am not afraid to do things on my own. I have a large extended family that encourages me to do my best and
believe in myself. I do my school work and go to all my after-school activities on my own. I don't like to ask for help. I
am just trying to do my own thing.

Listening 10 C:\Users\ASUS\Desktop\sach-mem-sach-hoc-sinh-eduhome_1.mp3
Woman: Today on my show, I am excited to welcome to the studio the famous psychologist Dr. Kinsley, best-selling
author of the book "Letting them go". Thank you for joining me today Dr. Kinsley, so what does the book "Letting them
go" about?
Man: Well, the book is about teenagers learning to be independent which is the most important thing to them. It also talks
about how parents can help.
Woman: How interesting, but what made you decide to write the book?
Man: Well, teenagers spend a lot of their time with their friends and following the latest music and fashion, but what they
really want to become independent. I see a lot of parents making mistakes, it’s the main reason I write the book. Teenagers
really want to be independent but parents don’t help them. This causes arguments and lost of their happiness.
Woman: So, what should parents do?
Man: To begin with, teenagers need to learn skills needed to be independent. Parents stop doing anything for their teenage
children. For example, teens should learn how to cook and do their own laundry as this will teach them how to use their
time effectively. A part-time job can teach them about the value of money. Teenagers must also understand how to reduce
stress - this is the most important skill for them to learn.

Listening 11 C:\Users\ASUS\Desktop\sach-mem-sach-hoc-sinh-eduhome_4.mp3
Anna: Hey, Steve! How was your day in Bangkok? I didn’t see you with the Grand Palace tour. Don’t tell me you miss the
tour bus again.
Steve: Very funny, Anna! I’m planning to go there tomorrow. Actually, it was such a nice day … the city. I even walked by
the ASEAN office in Bangkok, 5 countries from the ASEAN Unions in Bangkok in 1967.
Anna: Oh, I didn’t know that
Steve: So, how was the Grand Palace?
Anna: Incredible. The Palace buildings … Emerald Buddha, so beautiful. Before seeing Emerald Buddha, we stopped to
the museum to learn about the history of the Palace. After the temple, we saw much of Palace buildings in the garden
should be cut before everything closed. At night, we passed by the Palace again, it’s hard to see all buildings . It was
amazing.
Steve: Really? What’s the Emerald Buddha like?
Anna: Well, you know the Emerald Buddha is 66 cm tall but it’s very impressive with green stones…
Steve: I can’t wait to go tomorrow.
Anna: I’m going, too. I didn’t get to see everything today.

Listening 12 C:\Users\ASUS\Desktop\sach-mem-sach-hoc-sinh-eduhome-1_3.mp3
Hi, it’s Erica here, continuing on with my podcast series travel to ASEAN countries. My last stop was Philippines.
I’m not saying how impressed I was with the organisation of tourism from the ASEAN Nations member. The Phillipines is
an island nation with the amazing 7641 islands, so of course, I decided to take a boat tour of the islands in the the Palawan
area. I booked for 4 days and 3-night-tour 6 weeks before my trip and incredible 50% of the regular price. We went so
many gorgeous white sand beaches and swam in the blue water. It is a real paradise and the local people are so kind and
helpful. My favorite stop was in Skelton Reef. There is a shipwreck deep in the water for scuba diving to explore. I,
however, went snorkelling and I couldn’t believe how many colourful and unusual fish they were. Once evening, we had a
delicious meal on the ship and then watch the magical sunset from the beach. At night, we didn’t stay on the boat but
instead stop at the floating gas house and stayed in rooms there. That was something really different. Before I knew it, the
trip was over. I highly recommended Philippines island.

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