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Contents Keyto Practice ExamPapers fortheRevised Cambridge ESOLFCEExamination 2 Tests....................,...... 5 Keyto FCEListening andSpeaking SkillsfortheRevised Cambridge ESOLFCEExamination 2 ..............23
Gontents Listening Test1
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Listening Test2
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Listening Test3
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Test4 Listening
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Test5 Listening
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Listening Test6
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Test7 Listening
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Listening Test8
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Listening Test9
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Listening Test10
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Speaking Test1
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Speaking Test2
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Test3 Speaking
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Speaking Test4
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Test5 Speaking
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Test6 Speaking
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Test7 Speaking
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Speaking TestI
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Test9 Speaking
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Test10 Speaking
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pool sounds like a prettygood idea, right?But if you have little kids, you need to know that a swimming pool can be an extremelyrisky placefor them. So I'm reallyglad to be invitedheretodayto talk to you about keepingyour childrensafe in the water. Oh - and if you want more informationafterwards,I have copies of a fact sheetfrom the RoyalLifesavirfoSocietyhere, and you can alsovisitour website... uh, the address is printedon the back. To most parents,teachingvery small kids to swim isn't a high priority.So I'd like to start by quotingthe old saying, "preventionis better than cure". In other words,teach your child to swim as soon as possible. You can take your babyto the pool when it's as young as 3 months.By the age of 6 months,the childshould be able to begin havinglessons. After that, you should take your child to the swimmingpoolas oftenas possible.What'simportant is to get them used to the water.After a few lessons, even very young children can be taught to just roll over and float on their backs, blow bubbles and generallyenjoy life.That meansthat if they do fall in a pool accidentally,they're not afraid and they have a good chanceof stayingaliveuntilan adultfindsthem. Of course, as parents,you can do much more. Make sure someone is always supervisingchildren around the pool. Take your childrento public pools which havetrainedlifeguards.And if your child goesto a friend's pool, always check to see that there are enough supervisors.As a rule, there should be one supervisingadult for everyfour kids under eight.And there's a simple messageto tell your kids: "if there's no adult around,you can't go nearthe water." Talking of private pools - swimming pools in people'shomes,I mean-these shouldbe your biggest worry in the summermonths.Morethan ten times as many water-relatedaccidentshappen at home than at public pools. By law, you must have a securely fastenedfencearoundthe pool.lt's alsoa good ideato havea backdoor alarmthat makesa loud soundif your child everdecidesto exploreoutsideby him or herself. When you go to the beach you have to be extra careful.Always,and I reallydo mean always,keep an eye on your child. A small child can get into trouble evenin smallwaves.Also,avoidallthose kind of blowup toys that kids love.They may be fun, but they can easilybe blown out to sea. And - this may seem an obviousthing to say, but you'd be amazedhow many peopleignoreit - never,I repeatnever,swimwhenthe red flag is flying. Apart from that, have a great time at the beach! pnuse10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 2 again. TONE
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Nowturnto Part 3. pRuse5 SECoNDS You'llhear five differentpeople talkingabout exercise. For questions 19-23,choose from the list (A-F)which statementappliesto each person. Usethe leftersonly once. Thereis one extralefter which you do not need fo use. Younow have 30 seconds to look at Part 3. pnuse30 sEcoNDs - ToNE Speaker1 pnuse2 sEcoNDS Althoughat my age some peoplemight expectme to be sitting in a comfortablechair knittingsocks, I like more than anythingto get out and train. I'm in the middle of quite a vigoroustraining schedule,and I would love to compete for Britain, maybe in the triathlonor somethingwitha bit of variety.lt seemsa bit crazy havingall these ambitionsat 70, but I've never really been your typical "stay-at-home"grandmother. I'd rathergo for a jog roundthe villagethan stay in the kitchenbakingcakes.MaybeI'm mad.WhatI'd loveto do is get a group of all us old age pensionerstogether and starttrainingthem- a sortof "keepfit for the aged". pRuse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker2 pnusE2 sEcoNDS lfirmly believethat the body is a temple,so I actually regulatevery carefullywhat goes into mine,and what I do with it. Well, I swim two milesa day beforework, and after I get home from the office,I work out in the gym for about 2 or 3 hours.At weekends,when I have more time, I like nothingmore than to go for a long run; it reallyhelps me to think and get all the week's events and problems into perspective.I guess exercisecan be a bit like a drug - it does give me a high. My friendssometimescomplainthat I don't have enough time for them becauseI'd ratherbe down at the gym ... but if I wantto stay lookingthis good I think it's a small priceto pay. pnuse3 sEcoNDS Speaker3 pRusr2 sEcoNDs I'm out everyweekendwith the boys. We kick a ball round and we also organisegameswith some of the other local clubs - | supposewe've got a mini-league going, really. lt's fun, 'cause we're all mates; we've known each otherfor yearsand so it meanswe get to see eachotherregularly.lf we're playinga match,then all the wives and kids come along and cheer us on. None of us are reallyfit ... I mean, look at me - I'm
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UsteningTest 2 P: So it's our modern-daylifestylewhich is a problem for thesedogs.What'sthe solution? J: To be honest,if we won'tchangeour lives,maybe the time has come to dumb down the dog. You reallyneed a dog that fits your lifestyle.Suppose that you have a lifestylewhere you're out of the house,er, at work,say 8 to 10 hoursa day,well,I mean, you don't want a really smart dog like a Doberman Pinscher,because he's going to get bored. lf you had a bulldog,they're the thirdslowestthinkingdogs,and it's goingto takehim 6 to 8 hoursto realiseyou'regone. P: So if you don't want your furniture eaten while you'reout at work,get a dumb dog! Jane Fennet, thankyou for talkingto us today ... PAUSE 10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 4 again. TONE REPEATplRr 4 pRuse 5 sEcoNDS
Thatis the end of Part 4. There'llnow be a pauseof 5 minutes for you to copy your answersonto the separateanswer sheet.Be sure to follow the numberingof all the questions.l'll remind you when there is one minute left,so that you're sure to finishin time. PAUSE4 MINUTES
Youhave one more minute left. pRuse1 MTNUTE That's the end of fhe tesf. P/ease stop now. Your superuisorwill now collect allthe question papersand answersheets.
Test2 Listening Part I 1B 2B
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newspaper 14 readers 15 a/1 million/1,000,000 16 fishing 17 4ltour 18
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ExpressPublishing.Listening& SpeakingSkillsfor the RevisedCambridgeFCE,Book 2. ListeningTest2. l'm going to give you the instructionsfor this test. l'll introduce each part of the test and give you time to look at fhe guestions. At the staft of each piece you will hear thls sound; TONE
You'llhear each piece twice. Remember, while you're listening, write your answers on the question paper.You'llhave 5 minutesatthe end of the fesf to copy your answers onto the separate answer sheet. There'll now be a pause. P/ease ask any guesfions now, becauseyou mustnot speakduring the test pRuse5 sEcoNDS Now open your paper and look at Part 1. pnuse5 sEcoNDS You'll hear people talking in eight differentsffuafions. For questions7-8,choose the bestanswer,A, B or C. 1 Youhear a man talking to an optician about his g/asses.Whatdoes he need the g/assesfor? A reading B driving C watching TV pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE O: OK,so tell me ... whenyou'redrivingand you stop to read something- for examplea map, or some directions- would you need to take your glasses otf? M: Yes- | can't readwith them on. They hurt my eyes if ltry to focus close-upwith them on. O: What about watchingW? M: Oh, no, I wearthem only when I think it would be dangerousnot to wear them ... in the car, you know... pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrnRcr1 peuse2 sEcoNDS 2 Youhear a tour guide talking to a group of people. Whereare they? A a library B an historichouse C an art gallery pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE And this is the Book Room, named after the superb collectionof old booksyou can see fillingthe shelves. Amazing,aren't they? This is a room which holds many secrets,such as thesestrangepaintingson the ceiling.Who paintedthem?Do they meananything?
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Perhapswe'll neverknow.And look at this - if I press this bookcasehere ... and here (dooropening)... yes! It opens a secret door to a hidden bedroom! Come through this way ... the furniturein here is 16th century...lt's believedthat MaryQueenof Scotsslept in this very bed in 1568! pnuse2sEcoNDs-roNE exrRnct2 REPEAT pnusE2 sEcoNDS 3 Youhear a woman talking to her doctor. What does he think she might need? A tablets to stay calm B a heart operation C newglasses pnuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE W:Well, it's like this, doctor. I've been having headaches,and I take tablets but they don't help. And I'vebeen seeingthingsagain... D: Whatdo you mean,Mrs Murphy? W: Well,thingsin frontof my eyes- spots and stars... It's driving me mad ... and my heart beats too quickly.Can'tyou give me tabletsfor that?| ... I just know there'ssomethingwrong ... D: Calm down, Mrs Murphy ... Have you changed your glassesrecently? W: Well,not for quitea long time- fiveyearsor more, I thinkr D: Well,thdn,may I suggestyou get your eyestested? In any case, l'll have to give your heart a quick check,and take your blood pressureas well ... pnuse2sEcoNDS-roNE REPEAT exrnncr3 pnuse2 sEcoNDS 4 Youhear a man talking about healthyeating. What does he suggest? A eating a large breaffiast B eating a sandwich for lunch C eating a big meal in the evening pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE I don't know, you young people never seem to eat properlythesedays.A cup of coffeein the morning,a sandwichfor lunch, and then your big meal in the evening.lt's just not right ... your poor bodies can't cope - they haveto work all night trying to digestthe food you'vejust eaten.What a wasteof energy.No, in my day, we were alwaystold, "breakfastlike a king" that way it setsyou up for the restof the day and starts you otf right ... pRuse2sEcoNDS-roNE REPEAT rxrRncr 4 pnusE2 sEcoNDS
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5 Youhear a girltalking about a recent holiday. Whydid she come back early? A because she didn't like the hotel B becausesomethingof hers was stolen C becauseshe was disappointedwith the island pnuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE Well, for a start, I wanted to go to the mountainsclean air, rock climbing,greatviews,that'sthe sort of thing I like.But my friendswantedsun, sea and sand, so we ended up taking a two-weekpackagetour to the Caribbean.Nowthe islandwe wereon, Antigua... well,it was OK, you know,sunny,nice beachand all that. But the hotel - my goodness! I tell you, it was terrible! But the last straw was on the second night there, when I had my bag snatched. I lost all my money!Just as well l'd left my passportand ticketsat the hotel ... but afterthat I'd had enoughand I took the firstflighthome. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrnncr5 pnusr2 sEcoNDS 6 You hear a weather forecaston the radio. Which part(s) of Englandwill have the heaviestrainfall? A London and south-east B northern C westernand central pnusE2sEcoNDS-ToNE And now for tomorrow'sweather.Partlycloudy in the morningfor London and the south-east,but overcast will by middaywith rain in the afternoon.Temperatures rangefrom 11-19"C.There'llalso be rain in the north, whichwillquicklyspreadto the restof the country.Rain will be very heavy in some areas by late afternoon, especiallyin westernand centralEngland,and there will be strongwinds over most of mainlandBritain. pnusE2sEcoNDs-ToNE exrRncr6 BEPEAT pnuse2 sEcoNDS 7 Youhave /osf some money and you telephonethe lostproperty office. Youhear a recorded /nessage. What does the messagetellyou to do? A to call in at the office between 9am and Spm B to contact the police to make a statement C to contact your bank immediately pRusE2sEcoNDS-ToNE Hello.This is the lost propefi office.There'sno one here to take your call at present, but if you've lost something please listen carefully to the following message.lf you've lost valuablessuch as jewellery, cash or creditcards,you'll need to contactyour nearest policestationas soon as possibleto makea statement.
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In the case of a credit card, you should also contact your bank immediately. For any otheritems,pleasecall in at our office between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.Thankyou. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrnRcr7 peuse2 sEcoNDS 8 Youhear a man talking about a new photocopier. Whatis his problem with it? A Too manypeople want to use it. 8 /t /s too slow and gets too hot. C /tdoes notcopycolour sheetscorrectly. pnusr2sEcoNDS-ToNE pleased I was really when we got the new copier. I mean,everyonein the officewas. The old one was so slow and got so hot ... So when I was told that the new one would do a hundred pages a minute and do colour copies as well, I was very excited.Of course, we had a few teething problemsat first - the colour wasn't quite right and the copies didn't come out straight... but now my biggestcomplaintis that it's so good that everyonein the companywantsto use it! pauSE2SECONDS-TONE REPEAT exrRlcr 8 pnusE2 sEcoNDS Thatis the end of Part 1. Now turn to Part 2. pnuse5 SECONDS You'll hear a radio interuiew with a man called Greg Hunter, who is the editor of a sports magazine. For quesflons9-18, complete fhe sentences. Younow have 45 seconds to look at Part 2. - ToNE 45 sEcoNDS PAUSE A: Everyfour years,the NationalSportsCommission does a survey on how the media cover women's sport. This year's report, released last month, showsthat only 4% of newspaperstoriesare about women's sport. But why does women'ssport get such a raw deal?TodayI'm talkingto Greg Hunter, the editorol Today'sSporfmagazine.Hi, Greg. G: Hello,Amanda.You know, people in the media don't see a differencebetweenmen and women's sport. In other words, we don't say, oh this is a sports story about women so we won't publish it. Usually,if we don't publish,it's because it's a minoritysport and veryfew peopledo it or veryfew readershavean interestin it. lt's got nothingto do with whetherthe sport is being played by men or women. A: Well,Greg,I don't know that you could reallycall netball,for example,a minoritysport.I mean,the NetballAssociationestimatesthat everyweek over
1 millionwomen in the UK play netball.ls that a minoritysport? G: OK, a lot of people say that, and say that it's not fair for women that we don't write anythingabout netball in newspaperand magazines.But if you use that argument, then we'd be doing lots of articlesabout fishing and other big participation sports. As I said, it has absolutelynothing to do with the fact that it's women. lt's not even about how many people play it. For us, it's about how many peoplewant to read about it. A: So what's the ratio of male to female readerson your magazine? About four men for everywoman - and that's up G: maybe5% from two or three yearsago. A: Why don't more women read your magazine?Do you think that a lot of women are turned off it becauseit is male oriented? G: Oh, withouta doubt,Amanda. A: And do you think women actuallywant a sports magazineaimed solelyat women? G: Absolutely.I think,uh ... for sure.lf we look at the sports magazineson the market at the moment, they're definitelymore for the male sporty person than the female sporty person. So I think, yeah, there's a gap in the marketfor a sports magazine aimed at women who take sports seriously,and want to read about sport and learn more about sport, on all levels. A: So, in your experience,what do women want out of a sports magazine? G: I thinkwomen readerscare more aboutthe human side of stories.Theyliketo knowaboutwhat,what's behind a sports person. For example, top female tennis playerswith childrenfind life very difficult. They have to travel all the time to international tournamentsand that meansthey hardlyever see them.Wheneverwe run an articleaboutthis kind of thing, it's very popularwith our women readers. A: Movingawayfrom magazinesfor a moment... The SportsCommissionreportalsosaysthat,in the last four years,televisioncoverageof women's sports has actuallydecreased.Women'ssports received only 60loof total W time availablefor sport last year, comparedto 9% four years ago. Why should that be? G: OK. I haveto admitthat one of the reasonswomen receive little media coverage is that most sports reportingis done by men. I heardthere are about 600 membersof the SportsJournalistAssociation of Great Britain but only around 60 are women. Perhapsif women were more involvedin sports journalismthere'd be better coverageof women's sport.But anyway,therehave beensome improve-
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2 UsteningTest mentsin how women'ssportsare shownon TV. A: Really? G: Yes,of course.For example,lastyear,the women's footballWorld Cup was shown on a numberof TV channels.There are more sports channelsthan ever now, so a lot of big women's events are gettingshown.And in the future,it'll be possibleto see a lot of minoritysports on cable or satellite channels.So that's progress... pnuse10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 2 again. TONE REPEATpnnr 2 pRuse 5 sEcoNDS
That'sthe end of Part 2. Now turn to Part 3. pnusE5 sEcoNDS You'll hear five different people talking about the busrnessthat each runs.For quesfions 19-23,choose from the list (A-F) which business each person ls describing. Use the /efters only once. There is one extralefter which you do not need to use. Younow hTve 3Oseconds to look at Part 3. pnuse30 sEcoNDS - roNE Speaker1 pause2 sEcoNDS It was risky at first, you know. I had been workingfor a big firm, on computers,but I wanted to do something on my own and I've alwaysloved collectingold things, so I thought, why not try it? | had to learn to drive becauseyou have to travel a lot, to sales and auctions- | never had a car before.What makes it reallyspecialis when someonebringsin something incredibly rare, some antique they've had tucked away at home somewherefor years.I lovethe look on theirfaceswhen you say, "Yes,well,that old vaseyou havethereis worthhalfa millionpounds." pRusE 3 sEcoNDS Speaker2 pluse2 sEcoNDS You might think it's excitingand glamorousand all that,but in fact I hardlyeverget out of the place.I work prettymuch alone,so there I sit in front of a computer, with customersin and out allthe time and the phones ringing,and it does get tiring.Of course,the Internet's a great help - | don't have to go digging through brochuresand callingairlineseverytwo minuteslike in the old days. lt's reallyso easy nowadays- | mean, anyonecan read all about wherethey want to go and book onlineif they want to. pnuse3 sEcoNDS
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It's a big responsibility,yeah.You haveto make sure peopleget what they want out of theirtrainingor they might just give up. I tell them that they should look after themselvesas carefullyas they look after their car. Of course,I haveto make sure the machinesare in good order- you can havean accidentif they aren't - but my main job is to design trainingprogrammes for the customers.I really like helpingthem get into shape,you know,lookingand feelingbetter... pnuse3 sEcoNDS Speaker4 pnuse2 sEcoNDS Well, I neverdreamt it would get so big. I startedout mostlyold stuffI'd had for withjust a smallcollection, years. Fiction,poetry, biographies,cookery,travel quite a lot of travel,becauseI went abroada lot when I was younger.Then peoplestartedcoming in to trade whatthey'd alreadyread,and the businessreallytook off. Nowadays,I sell a lot over the Internet,too, They say televisionis killingreading,but I don'tthinkthat's true, not from the amountof orderswe get. pnuse3 sEcoNDs Speaker5 PAUSE 2 SECONDS
My dad startedup the business.Of courseit wasn'tthe same then - it was just business machines,basic manualstuff- but then he decidedto retire.and all the stuff in the place started to look out-of-date. I got interestedin computers and all that - they were completelynew then - and it grew from there. lt's a good business,but the technologyis changingso fast it's impossibleto keep up. And people - kids, you know- usethesethingsfrom a reallyearlyage. Makes you wonder, when a twelve-year-oldcan set up a systemfasterthan you can. pnuse10 sECoNDs you'll hear Part 3 again. Now TONE REPEATpnRr 3 pnusE 5 sEcoNDS
That'sthe end of Part 3. Now turn to Part 4. pnuse5 sEcoNDS You'llhear Mr Farmer,a companymanager,talkingon the telephone to someone from an information technology (lT) company. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer,A, B or C. Younow have 1 minute to look at Part 4. pnuse1 MTNUTE-ToNE lT: Hello,this is CompcoGomputerSolutions.How may I help you? WF: Hello.My name is Farmer,WilliamFarmer.I'm from Soft Bear Supplies.l, er, was wonderingif
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you could give me some adviceand a quote on need to upgrade depends on your company's requirements.Some companies don't upgrade a new lT system. lT: I'm sure we can help you with that, Mr Farmer. very often. Then they end up with the sort of problemsyou have! As a rule, most companies Could you tell me a bit about your company? WF: Well, we're a manufacturingfirm with about 50 updatetheir systemseverycoupleof years. WF: Can you give me any idea of costs? staff.We make teddy bears.We're growingfast. lT: We prefernot to do that overthe phone.Whatwe We've just taken on 20 people and we'll be do is send out a consultantto your companyto employing another 30 people over the next six work out what's best for you. Afterthat, we'll be monthsor so. lT: So what'syour problem? ableto give you a full quote within 24 hours. WF:That's terrific.lf you can just hang on while I get WF: Well,with demandso huge,our currentcomputer my diary,I'll see when I'm free ... systemjust isn'tup to it. Our Internetconnectionis pnusp10 sEcoNDS slow, printingneverworks ... and our computers Now you'll hear Paft 4 again. are so old that they keep breakingdown. roNE lT: What exactlyare your main requirements? pARr4 REeEAT WF: Firstof all, we need a computernetworkwhich is pnuse 5 sEcoNDS reliable.At the moment,we're losingtime - and Thatis the end of Part4. therefore money, of course - every time a There'llnow be a pauseof 5 minutesfor you to copy computerfails. On top of that, we've lost orders your answersonto the separateanswersheet.Be sure and even clientaddresses.., fT: How many computersdo you currentlyhave? to followthe numberingof allthe questions.l'll remind you when there is one minute left, so that you're sure WF: About 20. But ideallyevery employeewould have to finishin time. one.We'd liketo introducean electronicdiaryand pnuse4 MINUTES meeting system. And an automatedsystem to Youhave one more minute left. track the hours people have worked. At the pnusp1 MINUTE momentwe havesomeoneon the receptiondesk, you know, writing down what time employees That's the end of the test P/ease stop now. Your really... superuisorwill now collectall the questionpapersand arriveand leave.lt's embarrassing, lT: answersheefs. Not at all - you'd be surprised how many companiescome to us with similarproblems.ls there anythingelse? WF:Well ... with our existingcomputersystem,the problemsbegan after it had been installed.The companywe bought it from just left us high and Dart { ' -" dry. When the printerfailed they, uh, repeatedly . 7 c 3 c 5 c ignoredourcalls,andsincewehavenocomputer 1 I B 4 A A 2 6 I B peopleherewehadallsortsof problems.sowhat sort of support do you offer? Panl2 fT: Don't worry, Mr Farmer.We consider the after14 costs 9 (bank)loan sales servicewe provideto our customersto be 10 (e)25,000(pounds) 15 van the most importantpart of our business.We keep 11 cook 16 advertising our clientshappy,and they staywith us for years. 12 factory 17 website WF: Mm ...to be honest,ldid look up othercomputer 18 refrigerator/fridge 13 6/six months companieson the Net. But I calledyou because ... actually,I got a recommendationfrom a friend Part 3 of mine who works at FinronFish.GeotfGreen's his name. 19D 21E 23 C lT: Ah, yes! | rememberGeoff.We'vejust upgraded 22 B ZO F their systemwith the latestdual core processors. part 4 WF: Talkingof upgrades,how long can we expectit to be before any new system is out of date? l've 24 A 26 A Zg C 30 B heard most new systems are out of date after iS C 27 B 29 B only one year. lT: Of course,technologymovesveryquickly,but the
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supposedto be in the meetingnow but something's come up ... I feel dreadfulaboutit, but ... Oh, what a day this has been! Firstmy train was delayedfor halfan hour,then ... er ... Anyway,I could sti//have got there but, would you believeit, my engine'spackedin, and I'm stranded here next to the motorway until the breakdownserviceturns up. I'm so sorry ... peuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT errRecr5 pause2 sEcoNDS 6 You hear a woman askinga friend to cancel something for her. What does she want the friend to cancel? A the milk delivery B her dental appointment C the daily newspaper delivery pRuse2sECoNDS-ToNE Listen,since I'm going away tomorrow, I've had to cancel a few things. I've already stopped the daily EveningNews-well, I'd neverreadeight copieswhen I got back - and I've called the dentistto cancel my appointmentfor Tuesday.But I haven't been able to get through to the dairy, so I need you to call - it's BrownCow dairy- and tell them not to botherfor this week. I normallyhavetwo pints a day. Could you do that for me? pnuse2sECoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrnRcr6 pnuse2 sEcoNDS 7 Youhear a woman and her husband talkingabout their telephone bill. Whatis the problem? A Theyhave been sent the wrong bill. B Theyhave been disconnected. C Theyhave been overcharged. pnusE2sEcoNDS-ToNE W: Joe, haveyou seenour phonebill?lt's outrageous! M: Not again! They're always sending us someone else's bill. I wish they'd get it rightfor once. W:This time that'snot the problem.lt's our bill ... M: Oh no! Havewe been disconnectedagain? W: No - it's the amount!We've been chargedfor calls we've nevermade. M: Are you sure? pRUS e2 SE C ON D S -T O N E exrnncr 7 REPEAT pnuse2 sEcoNDS 8 You hear a woman talking to the shopkeeper in a
bakery.Whatdoesshebuy? A yoghurt B bread C cake pnus e2 s E c o N D S -T o N E
S: How can I help you, Mrs Marley? W: I'd like one of those Frenchloaves,please. S: Willthatbe whiteor brown? W: Oh, l'll take the white.I neverdid like the grainy bits in the brown. S: And how about one of our freshlybakedchocolate cakes?I'm surethe kidswould loveone ... W: Oh ... I don'tthinkso, thanks.Theydo look lovely, but the boys eat far too manysweetthingsalready. Although I might have one of your nice pots of naturalyoghurt... Actually,cometo thinkof it, don't bother- I'm sure I've still got one in the fridge. pnusE2sEcoNDS-ToNE rrrRecr 8 REPEAT PAUSE2 sEcoNDS
Thatis the end of Part 1. Now turn to Part 2. pRuse 5 sEcoNDS You'llhear an interuiewbetween a bank managerand two customers,Mr and Mrs Black. For questions9-78, complete fhe sentences. Younow have 45 seconds to look at Part 2. pnusE 45 SECoNDS - ToNE
BM: Comein, come in. Pleasetake a seat.lt's Mr and Mrs Black,isn't it? Ms: Yes, lreneand Ray Black. BM:And what can I do for you? Mr: Well,we'rethinkingof startingour own business and we need some cash to get ourselvesgoing. BM: So you're aftera loan? Ms: For the business,yes. Your advert in the paper says your bank is keen to help new businesses with small loans. BM:That's correct.We offer loans of betweent5,000 and t25,000, at a very competitivefixed interest rate of only 6.40/".Of course,the size of the loan depends on the type of businessyou have in mind. What sort of businessare you planning? Ms: Well,I'vealwaysenjoyedcooking,and ... Mr: lrene is just the best cook! You should taste her apple turnovers! Ms: ... yes, it's an ambitionof mine to get into the cateringbusiness. Mr: Sweets,mainly.You know, cakes for weddings and parties,that kind of thing. BM: lt's good that you want to go into businessto do somethingthat you love. But, in my experience, most people find turning their hobby into a business that actually makes money is very difficult.And a lot of hard work. Mr: Yes, we're awareof that. Ms: My friend Molly opened her own antiqueshop about three years ago. She'd always loved
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Ustening lest 3 collectingold thingsand thought,why not do this for a living? Mr: After all, she reallyhated her job in the factoryshe'd been there doing the same thing for 10 years.And she knowsan awfullot aboutantiques. Ms: But she didn'tsell anything,see? Mr: Had a great collectionbut no customers. Ms: So 6 monthslatershe had to close down and go back to the factory. Mr: She put so much time and effortinto it, too. Ms: So anyway,yes, we're well awareof the risks. BM: Exactly.So obviously,we can't just give loansto anyonewho comes in saying they have a great business idea. You need to show that your businessidea is practicalfrom a financialpoint of view.Canyou tell me a bit moreaboutyour plans? Mr: At first, we'll make our cakes at home. That'll keep costs down at first as rentingand fittingout a shop would be too expensive. Ms: And the kitchen in our house is easily large enoughfor the bakingthat l'll needto do. At first, anyway... Mr: Yes, my wife will do the cookingand l'll do the deliveries.I've got a smallvan. lt's quite simple, really. BM: So, er, what do you need a loanfor? Mr: Mainlyadvertising.Who's going to know we're selling great cakes if we don't tell them about ourselves? BM:Yes, that's often the most important part of startinga new business.And somethingpeople oftenforget about. Mr: We'lladvertisein the newspaper, thoughthatcan We'd also like to set up our be quite expensive. own websiteas well. Ms: We had a quote for 95,000from a web design company. Mr: Thoughthat seemstoo expensive. BM:Yes,I'd havethoughtyou couldget a websiteset up for about halfthat.Anyway,how much do you thinkyou need in totalfor advertising? Mr: For the first6 months,probablyaboutt6,000. BM:And will you needanythingelse? Ms: One thing we do need is a much larger refrigerator.l'll need space to store quite a few cakesat once. Mr: Thereisn'troomin the kitchenbut it can go in the garage.There'llstillbe room for the van and my wife's car. The one we have in mind costs about 13,000, Ms: Plus we'll need to get a good supply of ingredients. So perhapsanothert1,000 for that. BM: So you're askingfor a loan of about t10,000 in total.
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Mr: Yes,that would be about right. you must BM: OK.Well,to makea formalapplication, firstfill in thisform ... pnuse10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 2 again. TONE pRnr2 REPEAT pnuse5 sEcoNDs That'sthe end of Paft 2. Now turn to Part 3. pRuse5 sEcoNDS You'll hear five differentpeople talking about a music performance they have each been to. For questlons 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) which statement applies to each person. Use the /effers only once. Thereis one extraletter which you do not need to use. Younow have 3Oseconds to look at Part 3. pnuse30 sEcoNDS - ToNE Speaker1 pnuse2 sEcoNDS I'd beenwaitingfor a chanceto see the band for ages, becausethey don't go on tour much now. So anyway, the momentI found out they were coming hereto play I bought a ticket - a very expensiveticket, actuallyand I felt really pleasedwith myself.But the concert itselfwas a big let-down.For a start,the sound system was awful,and then the band were only on stage for about forty minutes. I mean, at least I can say I've seen them, but to be honest,I felt cheated. pRuse3 sEcoNDS Speaker2 pnuse2 sEcoNDs My husbandand I areoperafans,butwe don'toftenget to see a performance.Anyway, it was our wedding anniversary on Saturday- our eighth- so we decided to do somethingspecial,and we treatedourselvesto ticketstor La Traviata.lt was lovely.We got dressedup, we had good seats,the singerswere reallywonderfulit was a beautifulnight out. I hope we can do it again soon,withouthavingto waitfor a specialoccasion. pnuse3 sEcoNDS Speaker3 pnuse2 sEcoNDS My friend'sreallymusical- he playsthe guitar,er ... and saxophone, and he sings.He'sbeenin a bandfor a year or so now. They play a sort of mixtureof rock and jazz ... they're really good. Anyway, last month they got their first big break, a concert at a famous venue in Manchester.My friend put my name on the guest list,which was great!They were a big success, and now they'vejust had an offerto make a record. pRuSe3 SECoNDS
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Speaker4 pnuse2 sEcoNDS I usedto teasemy grandchildrenaboutthe musicthey listenedto - 'noise',I called it. So when my eldest grandsonsaid he'd boughtticketsto a rock concertfor me and him, I was surprised,but then I thought,why not? | must say, it wasn't like anything I've been to before- alltheyoungpeopledancing,and the music - so loud! But do you know, I enjoyedmyself- | even danceda bit.Wouldlgo again?Hmm ... perhapsnot, but you'vegot to try everythingonce, haven'tyou? pnuse3 sEcoNDS Speaker5 pnuse2 sEcoNDS We'd booked the tickets well in advance,and I was looking forward to it. Then a few days before, the weatherturned reallybad, and I caughtthe worst cold ever.When we arrivedat the theatre,I was dizzy and shivering.The critics' reviews said it was a great show, but I honestlydon't remembermuch about it. I felt terrible,and I just wantedto be at home,tucked up in bed. pnuse10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 3 again. TONE REPEATpRnr 3 pnusr 5 sEcoNDS
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You'll hear a receptionistat a college talking to a man who is interested in taking evening c/asses. For guestions24-30, choose the best answer,A, B or C. Younow have 1 minute to look at Part 4. PAUSE1 M I NUTE- TO NE
R: Good evening.How can I help you? D: Well,actually,I'm interestedin signingup for two of your eveningclasses,if the times are right, of course- that is, if I can fit them in. R: Yes, er - and which classesare you interestedin? I'm afraidquite a few of the classesare alreadyfull. D: Full? D'you mean they're not taking any more students? R: Well, some of the coursetutors are trying to keep numbers down this term. and we have had an unusual number of registrations.lt seems more and more people are interestedin doing evening classes. D: I know, I know. So am l, and it is 2 weeks before the start of term. I'd assumedthere'd be plentyof time to sign up for the things I wantedto do. R: Well, we do encouragepeopleto sign up at least a month before classesstart. Anyway, if you tell
me what you're interestedin, l'll just have a look and see if there are any places. D: Yes, okay. Actually l'm interestedin, er, your beginners'botanycourse... and the - oh, what'sit called ... garden designing,design your own garden?Somethinglikethat. R: Yes,yes, I know whatyou mean.lt's actuallycalled "Designingthe small garden." Now, let me just have a look on the computer and I can tell you whetherthereare any placesleft.Mm, well ... the botany tutor specified15 maximum,and she's alreadygot 17 on the list,so she must'vegivenin and, and let a couplemore on. lf you'd liketo get in touchwith her she mightjust let you ... D: D'you mean l'll need to speak to her myself? R: Well- yes. You see, it's up to the tutorswhetheror not they want to accept more students. D: And how do I go about getting in touch with her? No, no - wait. Er ... can you just checkthe other classfirst?| mean,if there'sa problemwith that as well,I mighthaveto considergoing elsewhere. R: Right,let'ssee. Oh, good. No, there'sno problem with the designone. He'sonly got 12 and his limit is 15 - no, 18 - so there'sno problemat all. D: Fine.Who is the tutoron that,by'theway? R: lt's,er - oh, LarryWhitelaw!He'squitefamous,you know.You'veprobablyseen him on W, actuallyhe does appearanceson Gardener'sTime, nearly everyweek.I've heardhe's a fantasticteacher,and he putstogetherall sortsof excursionsand things. D: Mm, yes. Now, can you just tell me about the times,and the cost and all that? R: Well,the botanyclassis on Mondayeveningsfrom 7 to 9, and it costs- mm, let me check.Yes, it's t80 pounds for the term. That's includingthe books.And the gardendesignone is ... t70 - no, no, t75 - but that only includesthe lessons.The drawingmaterialsand trips for that one are extra. D: And when is that class? R: Oh, of course - it's on ... Tuesdays,the same hoursas the gardendesignclass. D: 6 to 8, did you say? R: No, no - they'rebothfrom 7 to 9. D: Oh, right.Good.Now if you can justtell me how to get hold of the botanytutor ... (tade) pnusE10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 4 again. TON E HEPEATPART 4
peuse5 sEcoNDS Thatis the end of Part 4. There'llnow be a pause of 5 minutesfor you to copy your answersonto the separateanswer sheet.Be sure to follow the numberingof all the questions.I'll remind
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S: I'm really sorry, Mr Purcell.lt, er, won't happen again. I promise.lt's just that it's very important. pRusE2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrRncr3 pnuse2 sEcoNDS 4 Youoverheara hotel guest complainingto the manager.Whatis she complainingabout? A an uncomfortablebed B noisein the hotel C a lack of heating pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE I find it absolutelydisgraceful- 9120 a night and I didn't get a wink of sleep.Of course,the noiseoutside didn't help,but I realiseyou haveno controloverthat. Anyway,I phoned down to the hotel receptionistbut she told me that the heatinghadn't been switchedon yet and therewas nothingshe could do about it. Well, it's just not good enough - your job is to make sure your guests are comfortable,and I would hope this includeskeepingthe rooms at a decenttemperature. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrnncr 4 pnuse2 sEcoNDs 5 Youhear a man talkingabout a job he has been offered.Whatis he unsureabout? A working far away from his family B moving to a new area C having to work very hard pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE I reallydon't know what to do. I know we've moved around quite a lot in the past. In fact, since leaving home I've always considered it important to be mobile. lt's just that Judy and the kids are settled here,and Bobbieand Philreallylovetheir new school. lf only it wasn'tsuch a promisingjob offer.lt'll be very hard work, I know, and much more responsibility,but they're offering double my current salary and the chanceof a partnership.lf the job wasn'tso far away, I'd jump at the chance. pnuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE exrnncr 5 REPEAT pnuse2 sEcoNDS 6 Youhear a man telling his wife what he bought at the supermarket. Whatdid he forget to buy? A coffee B chocolatepowder C butter pnuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE I got down to the supermarketand I'd forgottenmy list!So this is allfrom memory,I'm afraid.I thinkI got everything,though. Well, apart from coffee,which I
never seem to remember.I couldn't find chocolate powder, so I got cooking chocolateinstead.That all right? Yes, I thought so. OK, here are the eggs - | boughta dozen... flour ... I couldn'trememberif you wantedmargarineor butterso I got both. Oh, where's the sugar? Don't say I forgot that! Oh, here it is, underneaththe tub of ice cream. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT Exrnncr 6 pnuse2 sEcoNDs 7 Youhear a buslnessmanagertalking to colleagues about a meeting. Whywon't he be there? A The factory was struck by lightning. B He's iust come back from holiday. C There is a problem with the workers. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE I won't be able to come to the meeting Unfortunately, tomorrow. There's been an emergencyat the factory. The workers have gone on a lightning'strike. No warning or anything ... I don't know why they're refusingto work ... Can you believeit? My first day back from holidayand this happens!Anyway,I haveto go down there immediatelyand l'll probablybe there all week - you know how long it takesto sort this kind of thing out. pause2sEcoNDs-ToNE REPEAT exrRRcr7 pRuse2 sEcoNDS I Youhear a local radio news report about a burglary. Whatwas stolen? A a painting B a statue C a famousiewel pluse2sEcoNDs-ToNE Late last night thieves broke into MacHannanHall, where a collectionof the late tady Betty Baldridge's paintings,statuesand antiquesare on displayto the public. The thieves, who disabled a sophisticated electronic security system, ignored all the less valuablepaintingsand pieceson display,taking only TheLonelyWandererby Karlvan Turbeck.The 1-metre high bronzefigure,which standson a marblebase,is regardedas the jewel of the Baldridgecollectionand is valuedat over t5 million... pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrRRcr8 pluse 2 sEcoNDS Thatis the end of Part 1. Now turn to Part 2. pRuse5 sEcoNDs
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I don't buy any magazinesmyself,but when I'm at a friend's house I like looking through those glossy pages magazines. I look at allthosecolourfulfashion what the horoscopes sometimes. and ... else ... um, Mind you, I've no idea why I read them, because they'reneverright.To thinkthat someonecan look up to the skiesand foreseeour future is a bit far-fetched. But I supposeit's all a bit of harmlessfun, really. pnuse3 sEcoNDS Speaker3 PAUSE2 sEcoNDS
BasicallyI buy this magazinefor the reviews- it covers all the new cinemareleasesand I like to see what the critics have to say. I don't always agree with them, though.You'vealso got featuresabout directorsand actorsand some quite good interviewsthere. In other magazinesyou find interviewswith actors about trivial issues like what they eat for breakfast.That sort of thing just doesn'tinterestme at all; it's just nonsense. pRuse3 sEcoNDS Speaker4 pnuse2 sEcoNDS I neverbuy magazines,but if I'm in the doctor'swaiting room,for example,and I seeone,l'llflickthroughit. lt's just to pass the time, mind you. I wouldn'tspend any free time I might have readingthem - they're hardly very informativeor educational.I mean, do people have nothing betterto do? lt just fills people'sheads with rubbish.I preferto spend my time readinga good book. pRusr3 sEcoNDS Speaker5 pRuSe2 SECONDS
lbuy a weekly magazinewhich I love. lt's got news articles and a problem page and interviewswith politiciansand actors ... you know, it's got a bit of evefihing. I find it a great form of relaxation- | come home from work and curl up in an armchairand read the gossip about some film star or other. Actually,the firstthing I alwaysread is my star sign. My friendslaugh at me, but | find it's nearlyalwaystrue. pnusr10 sECoNDs you'll Now hear Part 3 again. TONE REPEATpanr 3 PAUSE5 SECONDS
That'sthe end of Part 3. Now turn to Part 4. pRuse 5 sEcoNDS You'll hear an interuiew with Dr Peter Ludwig about sugar in our diet. For questions24-30,choose the best answer,A, B or C. Younow have 1 minute to look at Part 4.
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There'sa theme park in America,called Hershey Park,which is devotedentirelyto chocolate.lt's a sugar lover'sparadise.Who could possiblyhavea problemwith that? Well, Dr PeterLudwig,for one, who treats childhood obesity at Guy's Children's Hospitalin London. Dr Ludwig,what worriesyou about eatingsugar? The big problemis that a lot of peopleuse the type of sweetfood sold at HersheyParkas a major part of theirdiet.In fact,thesethingsshouldbe seenas an occasionaltreat. I'm stunned by how parents allow their childrento rely on sugary snacks for nutrition.To be honest,the averagechild's diet is a healthdisasterarea. t : So the big problemis with sugar? L: Well, not all sugar-containingfoods are bad. For example,most of the calories in an apple come from sugar. But it's surrounded by fibre, so it digests slowly and keeps blood sugar under control. The problem is that we add sugars in massiveamounts to make a lot of rather boring food taste better. They give you what we call 'empty' calories- caloriesthat don't do anything for you. And it's theseempty caloriesthat increase the risk of healthproblems. You say in your new book, Lick the Sugar Habit, that the average 10-year-oldchild in the UK eats 30 kilogramsof excesssugar a year, or about half a kilo everyweek. That's right. That's gone up 23o/"in the last 25 years. lt's a major factor in rapidly rising rates of obesityand diabetesin children. And just what can eatingtoo much sugardo to the body? Well, say you eat too many cakes and sweets. That's surprisinglycommon, by the way. Every day at the hospital we see between 5 and 10 peoplewho'vedone this.We call it 'sugarshock'. You reallyneed a week withoutsugar to get over it. The human body just isn't able to cope. These people sufferfrom mental confusionand maybe haveblurredvision.They havehorribleheadaches for the nexl24 to 48 hours and feel reallytired for severaldays. Do scientistsagree on how much sugar is too much? Not really,no. And rememberthat sugarcan be an essentialingredient.Sometimeswe need sugarto makesomethingrise,or makeit crisp,or to giveit texture. lt's just that many foods contain more sugar than they need to. Manufacturershave recognisedthis in France and Germany,where they don't use as much sugar. But overeatingis
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pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT rxrRRcr1 pnuse2 sEcoNDS 2 Youhear an answerphone/nessagefrom a young man to his father. Whatis he asking his fatherfor? A somemoney to pay for a part for his car B his father'shelp with fixing his car C permissionto borrow his father'scar pause2sEcoNDS-ToNE [beep] Um ... hi, Dad - thanks for letting me borrow your car. lwent down to the garagethis morningand got the part I needed.I thought I'd need at leastf 150, but in the end it wasn'tas expensiveas I'd expectedonly t75. The problemnow, though,is that I've got to fit the part and I've got no idea how. And if my car's not workingby tonightl'll haveto borrowyoursagain. You won't want that, will you? So do you mind giving me a hand? I'm sure it won't take long, because I know you've done this before... pRuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrRRcr2 pnuse2 sEcoNDS 3 Youhear an actress talking about why she left a successfu/ TV show. Whatwas her reasonfor leaving? A Shenever went to bed early enough. B She u/asupsef by the loss of privacy. C Journalistswere writing rubbishabout her. pnuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE quit Why did I the show? Well, basicallyI'd had enough.I used to haveto get up at 4 in the morning and didn't get home until 7 or 8 at night.Now what kind of a life is that? I neverhad any privacy,either.I found journalistsgoing through my rubbish. My rubbish,for goodness'sake! | know that fame means that you lose a certainamount of privacy,but that's just going too far! Knowwhat I mean? pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrRncr3 peusE2 sEcoNDS 4 Youhear a brother and sr.sferdlscussrngwhat to buy their father. Whatdo they decide to buy him? A a waterproofjacket B a pair of fishing boots C a fishing rod pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE F: lt's alwaysso hard to know what to get for Dad. M: I know. I mean,the only thing he likes doing is goingfishingF: Get him a specialfishingrod, somethinglike that? M: Mm - he buys all that stuff himself,though. And clothes... well,he's got so manyalready.
F: What about a new jacket?One for fishing,I mean. His is so old it doesn'tkeepout the rainany more. M: Yeah ... or boots - fishingboots? F: But I rememberhim complainingabout his clothes gettingwet,so maybethe waterproof'dbe the best. M: OK,then. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT EXTRACT 4 pause2 sEcoNDS 5r You hear a man on the radio giving instructions. What
are the instructionsabout? A how to change a flat tyre B how to change your car's hazard lights C what to do if your car breaks down pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE This isn't terribly difficult,but if you're one of those peoplewho won't evenchangea lightbulb,just calla breakdownservice.Anyway,make sure you're safely off the road,with your hazardtrianglein placeat least 20 metres behind you. Find the jack, spanner and spare- they shouldall be in the boot - and checkthe spare isn't flat, too. Put the jack in place under your car, but before you begin to lift the side of the car, don't forgetto loosenthe nutson the wheel.Thenjack the car up, undo the nuts & take off the wheel... (fade) pRusE2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT extnnct5 PAUSE2 sEcoNDS
6 Youhear a radio advertisementfor a new product. Whattype of product is it? A washingpowder B carpet cleaner C air freshener pRuss2sEcoNDS-ToNE Introducingnew "WONDER'.At last, a floor covering shampoo that does twice the work at half the price. New "WONDER"has a uniquecleaningagentwhich eats up dirt and oily stains.No needfor old-fashioned washing powder, no more rubbing and scrubbing. Amazing new "WONDER"will not only make your carpetsand rugs look as good as new, it'll also leave your house smellingfresh as a spring meadow.Try new "WONDER"today! pnusg2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrRecr6 peuse2 sEcoNos 7 Youhear a woman talkingabout taking care of an animal. Whatanimal is she talkingabout? A acat B ahorse C adog pnusE 2sE coN D S -ToN E Grooming, feeding and affection - these are the key
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M: Um ... I shouldbe ableto get backto you earlynext month- certainlywithin a fortnight.Anyway,thank you for comingin today... W: And thank you for the opportunityto speakto you In person. PAUSE1 0 SECoNDS
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That'sthe end of Part 2. Now turn to Part 3. pnusr 5 SECoNDS
You'llhear five differentpeople talkingabouttheir cars. For questions19-23,choose from the list (A-F)which statementappliesto each person.Use the lettersonly once. Thereis one extraletter which you do not need ro use. Younow have 30 seconds to look at Part 3. - ToNE rnusE30 sEcoNDS Speaker1 pnuse 2 SECoNDS
I'm very happywith my new car ... Obviouslyit's been a great expense,but it's worth it for the looks I get. I mean, people never ignore you in a car like this, especiallywhen I take off from the trafficlights.I liketo have that power - you know, to be able to overtake anythingon the motorway.Some people have said that it's not a very comfortablecar for long journeysthat's becausethe seats are very low - but you get everywhereso quicklythat it doesn'treallybotherme. pnuse 3 SECoNDS
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For all the drivingI do for my job, this car is excellent. It's a reallycomfortablecar and it's got a reallysmart interior- leatherseats,teak dashboard.lt's spacious as well.We get all the familyin with no problems... and althoughI don't own it, I'm very happywith it. You see, it's got the power,too. I'm a busy man so I can't be doing with saunteringup the motorwayin the slow lane.lt, ah ... it does burn quitea lot of petrolthough, but the companypaysfor that,too. pnusr3 sEcoNDS Speaker3 peusE2 sEcoNDS We'vehad this one for 5 yearsnow and it's beenvery reliable.We droveit all aroundFrancelastAugustand it was no problem.Therewere no complaintsfrom the kids, becauseit's very roomy in the back, you know. Theyevenhad some luggagebacktherewiththem.Of course it's not a glamorouslooking car, but it really suitsus, and it's quiteeconomicalto run,too.
pRuse3 sEcoNDS Speaker4 pnusr2 sEcoNDS Well, obviouslyI'd like a sporty car, but I can't afford two cars and in my line of work it just wouldn't be practical.I haveto do a lot of fetchingand carryingyou know,with all the stufffrom the shop, and I need the space. ActuallyI've been looking for a new one recently.This is just so old it costs me more to haveit servicedthan it's worth.You know,if it breaksdown on a deliveryit's a real pain. pnuse3 sEcoNDS Speaker5 PAUSE2 SEcoNDS
Yes,she'sa lovelyold model,isn'tshe?You know I've been a real enthusiastfor cars like this since I was a boy. I bought her about 10 years ago and I had to virtuallydo her up from scratch- the interiorand the engine ... lt's given me a great deal of pleasure. ObviouslyI don't use her allthe time, but my wife and I take her out on a Sundayand we go to shows and enterrallies.and of courseshe's not fast but she does well againstothercars in her class. pnusE10 sEcoNDs Now you'll hear Part 3 again. TONE pnRr 3 REPEAT pnusE 5 SEooNDS
That'sthe end of Part3. Now turn to Part 4. peuse5 sEcoNDs You'llhear paft of a conversationbetween a university accommodationofficer and two new students,Claire and Sally,about the accommodationwhich has been arranged for them. For questions24-30, choose the best answer,A, B or C. Younow have 1 minute to look at Part 4. peuse 1MTNUTE-ToNE
C: ... and there's absolutelyno way I can stay there for the full academicyear. S: Oh, come on, Claire,it's not that bad, it's just that C: Not that bad? Sally,honestly!The tilesare coming off the roof.There'sa dip in the kitchenfloor - and what about the missing windowpanes with cardboardstuck over the holes? | ask you! How are we supposedto study in conditionslike that? A: Yes, I see what you mean, and you're absolutely rightto complain.l'll do my bestto makesurethat all minor repairsare carriedout. Pleasebear with me, and l'll sort it out. C: No, I'm afraid you'll have to find us other accommodation. S: Look,Claire,I know it's not ideal,but I'm sure after
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F: Ooh, wasn'tthat a greatfilm! M: Great?You lookedterrifiedto me. F: I wasn't really.I know I get carriedaway a bit, but that's how I enjoy myself. M: I thoughtyou were going to jump into my lap! lt was a good laugh,really. F: Don't be silly, Geoff. These films are meant lo make you jump. Although perhaps l'll stick to romancefilmsin future... pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrnRcr1 pRuse2 sEcoNDS 2 Youhear a radio announcementforfifness testsatyour local gym. How much will a test cost ff you book this week? A 833 B E20 C t30 PAUSE2SEc oNDS- ToNE
There's a new serviceavailableat Jeff Dean's Gym from today. Consultant Jenny Law will offer gym memberscompletefitnessassessments.lf you book beforethe end of the week,you'll get a33o/"discount - that's €20 instead of the usual f30. Consult the expertsat Jeff Dean'sGym ... and let us help you be the you you can be. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrRRcr2 2 sEcoNDS PAUSE 3 Youhear two people talking about what they want to do. Whatdo they decide? A to watch television B to listento live music C to watch a film pnuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE M: So what do you feel like doing this evening? Stayingin and watchingTV? F: Mmm ... not really.Nothingtoo tiring,though. M: So that's rock climbingoff the list,then? (laughs) F: Veryfunny.Um ...what aboutthe new bar in town? I hear it's reallynice,and they have live music. M: Yeah, I heard that, too. But if you want, we could just go to the cinema- that's a bit more relaxing. F: Well,there is that new thrillerwe wantedto see ... Perhapswe could go to the bar anothernight. M: OK, let'sdo that,then. pluse2sEcoNDs-ToNE REPEAT exrnncr3 pnuse2 sEcoNDs 4 Youhear a local newsreport about a man who was arrested.Whatwas he arrestedfor? A threateningsomeone with a gun B breaking into someone'scar C stealingsomeone'sradio
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Police in Oxford arrestedS1-year-oldJames Reeves last night, after he threatened a youth he caught breakinginto his car. Mr Reevesheard the sound of breaking glass and went to investigate,taking his shotgun with him. The gun wasn't loaded but Mr Reeveswill still face charges. The youth, who was apparentlyattemptingto steal the car radio, has not been charged. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEATEXTRACT 4
peuse2 sEcoNDS 5 You hear a woman talking to a friend about a rccent holiday. Whatwas the weatherlike? A rainy B stormy C sunny peuse2sEcoNDS-roNE M: Welcome back, Sally. How was your holiday? You'vecertainlygot a good tan. F: Yes, it wasn't bad, not bad at all. M: I heardthe weatherwas reallystormythere,though. F: Oh, it was terribleon some of the nearby islands. It rainedeverysingleday, apparently.But we were luckyon the mainland- not a cloud in the sky, the whole time I was there. pluse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT ocrnncr5 pnusE2 sEcoNDs 6 Youhear a man talking to a shop assr.sfantWhat does he want to buy? A clothes B abook C aCD pause2sEcoNDS-ToNE F: Hello,sir,Wouldyou likeme to helpyou choosethe righttie to matchyour shirt? M: Oh - no, it's OK, thank you, I'm just looking. Actually,I came in to buy the new bestsellerby G M Lewis.Can you tell me how to get to the right department,please? F: Sure- if you go straightahead and throughthose doors,you'll come to the music department.Keep going,throughanotherset of doors,and thereyou are. Fictionis on the left, I think. M: Great.Thankyou verymuch.ljust hope I don't get tempted by the CDs on the way there! peuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrnncr6 pRuse2 sEcoNDs
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Speaker1 pnuse2 sEcoNDs l'm studyingPhysicsat Manchester. I didn'treallyknow too much about ManchesterbeforeI came here but I was told it was a good university. I didn't think seriouslyabout how much it rainshere,or how cold it can be. I don't reallylike it here- everything'sso grey! And it's such an old city! | reallymiss home, and my friends.When I go back for Christmas,l'll see if I can changeto a course nearerhome. pnuse3 sEcoNDS Speaker2 pnuse2 sEcoNDS I cameto this universitybecausea friend of mine was here. She'd said it was nice but I didn't really know what to expect.In fact it's great! lt's a lovelytown, and there'sthe beach right in front of the campus,and the campusis quite new so it's reallynice.And the course is reallygood, too. Actually,to be honest,I didn'tthink languagestudieswould be all that interesting,but the teachersare so friendlyand come up with so many new ideas ... I'veworked so hard that I haven'twritten to my motherin weeks! pRuse3 sEcoNDs Speaker3 pnuse2 sEcoNDs This is a new universitybut it does have a good Civil Engineeringdepartment.lt's all on one campus- or rather,it's a/mostall on one campus.Someof us have to live 4 miles away in the town itself,and it's not very easyto get in for 8:30lectures.lt's not very nice,either. l've asked the accommodationoffice if lcan transfer intothe Hallsof Residence,but they don'tthinka place will become availableuntil after Christmas,so l'll just haveto soldieron untilthen. pRuse3 sEcoNDS Speaker4 pnuse2 sEcoNDs I always wanted to do something like architecture when I was at school, but they wanted such high grades,so I choseto do town planninginstead.lt's a sandwich-typecourse,wherewe do three yearsfor our BSc and then have a year on a work placementin a local authoriV.I'm hopingto do mine right here in the city. Then there's a final year which involvescourse work and a dissertation. l'll definitelystay on for that - | think it'll help me find a job afterwards. pnuse3 sEcoNDs Speaker5 pRuse2 sEcoNDs I wantedto do somethingwith languagesbecauseI've always been good at them and I enjoyed them at school,but I wantedsomethingwhich would help me get a job, too. So I chosea coursewhich would allow
me to do Frenchand Spanishwith BusinessStudies. All the reportsshowthat employerslikeit if you'vedone courses like Accountancyor Marketing.I've been sharing a flat with some other students. lt was a bit strangeat first, 'cause l've neverlivedaway from home before... but now I've got all the housekeepingunder controlI'm beginningto enjoy it. pnuse10 SEpNDS Now you'll hear Part 3 again. TONE REPEATpnnr 3 PAUSE5 SEcoNDs
That'sthe end of Part3. Now turn to Part 4. pnuse5 sEcoNDs You'll hear a young woman called Amy talking to her friend Mark about her recent backpackingholiday.For quesfions24-30,choose the best answer,A, B or C. Younow have 1 minute to look at Part 4. PAUSE'I MINUTE- TONE
M: So how was backpackingaround Europe,then, Amy? Did you and Davidhave a good time? | can't believeyou'vebeenawayso long ... A: Oh Mark, I know! We managedto fit a lot into the trip, but it's amazinghow quicklythe time passedfive weeksfelt like five days.And there'sstill a lot we didn'tsee.An extraweekwould havebeengood. M: I'm sureyou'vestillgot lotsof storiesto tell,though. Wheredid you go first? A: Actually,we plannedto go to Amsterdamfirst, but we missedour coach ... You see.ten minutesafter leaving the house, David thought he'd left his passportbehind,and we had to turn round and go back. And yeah, of course it was in his coat pocket all along.Anyway,what with that and the rush hour trafficon the way to the coachstation,by the time we got therethe coach had alreadyleft. M: Oh dear!Whatdid you do? A: Well,therewereno morecoachesto Amsterdam,so we got on one going to Berlin.We were quite disappointedat first- I'd so been lookingforwardto seeing Amsterdam ... But then I figured, well, backpackingholidaysare all about adventure!We soon learntthat we didn't haveto plan everything. M: I'd lovenot knowingwhereI mighttravelnext! A: Yeah,it's great!And we got to see Amsterdamin the end,anyway- oh, and Prague.I can seewhy it's so famous- amongstbackpackers, anyway...it's really beautiful.Actually,everyplace we visitedwas great. It was like going on ten holidaysin one trip - that's why it was one of the best experiencesI'veeverhad, M: So which was your favouriteplace?
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S: I listento it when I'm studying- it helps me relax. M: Ah, lsee. S: I stillpreferheavymetal- it's just,you know,not so easyto concentratewhen it's playing. M: Urgh - | hatethat kind of music! S: Well, it's betterthan the pop musicyou listento! M: No it isn't.Anyway,(fade)it's all a matter... peuse2 sEcoNDS - ToNE nEpEAT EXrRAcr4 pRuse2 sEcoNDs
Youhear a hotel receptionistgiving directions over the phone. How willthe person she is talking to travel? A by car B by train C by bus pnuse2 sEcoNDs - roNE Hotel Cottbus,how can I help you? (pause)Yes, you can reachus on the A13.Thereis an exiton the Berlin to Dresdenmotorway.(pause)Ah, then you'd do better to drive straightdown the A15. That will take you straightinto the centreof Cottbus.(pause)That's right. Once you get there, follow the signs to the railwaystation,and we're right opposite. pRuse2 sEcoNDS - roNE 2 REeEAT EXrRAcr pnuse2 sEcoNDs 3 Youhear two people talking about the event they are at. Whateventis it? A a universitycourse B a conference C a TVchat show pnuse2 sEcoNDs - ToNE A: I see. Oh, do you have a programme? B: Yes, it's here. Yofre due to speak first, just after the introductionby ProfessorParker. A: Onfy an hour? There won't be much time for questions. B: No, it's okay. lf you look, you'll see we break for cofieeand then the restof the morningis available for questionsand discussion. pnuse2 sEcoNDS - roNE REPEAT EXrRAcr 3 pnuse2 sEcoNDS 4 Youhear a young man talking to his friend Sarah about music. Whatis her favouritesort of music? A c/asslca/ B hearrymetal C pop pRuse2 sEcoNDs - roNE M: ls that classicalmusic you're listeningto, Sarah?I didn't knowyou likedthis ...
Youhear a mother talking to her son about his day at the zoo. Whichanimalsdid he like most? A the elephants B the lions C the giraffes pRuse2 sEcoNDS - roNE M: Did you have a good time at the zoo, sweetie? What did you see? S: lt was great! | saw elephants- and Mum,I touched ltwassobrilliant...butyoucan't one'strunk,really! touchthe otheranimals. M: What else did you see? S: Mm ... oh, lions! They'reso scary.They were just the best ever of allthe animals. M: I thought giraffeswere your favourite. S: Oh, yeah,lforgot aboutthem.Yeah,I still likethem ... but they don't really do anythingexcept stand around. Y'know, Mum, one of the lions roared when we were standingthere, really,and (fade)we all got such a fright ... pnuse2 sEcoNDs- ToNE REPEAT errRncr5 pRuse2 sEcoNDs 6 Youhear a woman talking to her husbandabout a trip he is going on. Whereis he going? A Siberia B Berlin C London pnuse2 sEcoNDs - roNE F: Now,you'resureyou'vepackedeverything? M: Yes, I even wrote out a list. F: You've got the thermal socks and the thick pullover? M: Yes. F: And your boots? M: Yes, my newest ones. F: And your scarf and the hat with the ear muffs? M: Really, Lucy! You'd think I was going for six monthsto Siberia.lt's just a weekendconference on Sir lsaiah Berlin. And I probably won't even havetime to leavethe hotelwhile I'm in London.
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So your fans don't need to be worried about you 'eavingwritingfor a careerin Hollywood? : No, that will never happen.l'll alwaysbe a writer. lve got severalprojectslined up here in London. This coming Septemberl'll start teachingcreative writingto young adults... I think it's importantto encouragenew talent.Then I havemy nextbook to startworkon, of course... = So you do planto writemore books,then? : For now I just planto relax... I think I'm goingto spend most of the summer on holiday.I was thinkingof going to New York, but I need to relax, so I'm going to go to my friend'ssummerhouse, whichis on the beach ... I need to recharge,ready for the fifth book! = So do you haveany ideasfor book numberfive? = All I'm willingto sharerightnow is that the nextone rs basedaroundtrue eventsthat took placein 19th century London. I've always loved the history of England'scapital,particularly duringthe 1800s.So ... thatreallyis all l'm it on but that'swhatl'm basing goingto say ... : Soundsintriguing! Well,on that note,Philip,let me you thank for coming in today. For listenerswho haven'tread Philip'slatestbook, TheFearWithinis avaifable in paperback (fade) from all good bookshoos... pnuse10 SECoNDS you'll ',:w hear Part2 again. TONE REPEAT Panr 2 pnusE 5 sECoNDs
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pp,usE 3 sEcoNDS Speaker2 pRusp 2 sEcoNDS Jessieand I alwayswantedto seethe sightsof London so we couldn't miss this tour. We saw St Paul's Cathedraland went up to the WhisperingGallery. Jessiewas at the other side of the dome but I could hear her quite clearly.Then the coach went on to Windsor.lt's a reallyold castlewhere the kings and queens of Englandhave lived for hundredsof years. We went on a guidedtour, which was very interesting. We even saw Prince Charlesin the castle grounds, talkingto a memberof his staff!l'm sureit was him, but I bet no one will believeus back home. pRuse 3 SECONDS
Speaker3 pRusr2 sEcoNDS We had lessthan a day to sparebeforeflyingout, so we took one of those afternoontours where you sit on the top of an open bus.Goodjob it didn't rain!We leftafter - Buckingham lunch,butwe sawprettymucheverything Abbey, Westminster Palace,the Housesof Parliament, TrafalgarSquare... Then it was off to the airportand home. Pity we didn't havetime to see things in more detail- nexttime,maybe. pRuse 3 SECoNDS
Speaker4 pausE2 sEcoNDS We had quitea long trip,startingin Greenwichto see the Cutty Sark. Then the coach took us to Leeds Castle.Of course, Leeds is in the North of England, but LeedsCastleis near London.lt's a beautifulold castlewith a huge moat all round it. lmaginewhat it must have been like to live in a placelike that! Then we went on to CanterburyCathedral,which was even older than the castle,and saw the tomb of Thomasit Becket inside. We got back at about ten o'clock at night,so it was quitean exhaustingday. pnusr3 SECoNDS Speaker5 pp'usg2 SECoNDS
Mary and I came to Londonto celebrateour wedding anniversary.The kids had arranged everything, startingwith the Tower of London.We saw the Crown Jewelsand the Beefeaters,and those crows they say will never leavethe Tower.Then we walked down to TowerBridgeand took a rivercruiseon the Thames pastthe Housesof Parliament. In the eveningwe went to see a show in the West End, which Mary had alwayswantedto do. pnuse10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 3 again. TON E REPEATPnnr 3
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You'llhear each piece twice. Remember,while you're listening,write your ansuyers on the questionpaper. You'llhave 5 minutesatthe end of the tesf to copy your ansu/ers onto the separate answet sheet There'll now be a pause. Please ask any guesflons now, becauseyou mustnot speak during the test pRuse5 sEcoNDS Now open your paper and look at Part 1. pRuse5 sEcoNDS You'll hear people talking in eight different situafions. For questions1-8, choosethe best answer,A, B or C. 1 Youhteara travel agent telling a customer about flights to Brusse/s. Whichairline does the customer choose? A BMI B KLM C BritishAirways pRuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE A: You were checking some flight detailsfor me. My name'sWilkins. B: Ah yes, Mr Wilkins,I havethe detailsfor you here. There are three possible flights from Heathrow which will get you to Brusselsin time. There's an 11:30flight with BMl, and that's t150. There'sa KLM flight at 12:30and that's t140. Or there'sa British Airways flight at 10:00 with a change at Schipol.That'st162. A: Oh, l'lltake the cheapestone. f 140,you said ... peuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE exrnncr 1 REPEAT pRuse2 sEcoNDs 2 You hear a weekly weatherreport on the radio. What will the weather be like on Friday?
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pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE And now for the week's weather.The week will start out very wet indeed, with thunder and lightningin some areas.This should last through to Wednesday. Thursdaywill be dry but dull, but the cloudswill clear duringthe night,bringingus a brightend to the week - somethingto make up for all that bad weather... pRusE2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrnRcr2 pnuse2 sEcoNDS 3 You hear a psychologisttalking about computers. What does she think about children and computers?
A They don't encourage children to think. B They stop children doing their schoolwork. C Theydon't help children develop their social skills. pRuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE Yes, I'd agree that computershave made a dramatic differencein the workplace. However,computers in the home have their disadvantages,especially for children.Unlikeat school,wherecomputersare used for work,at home manychildrenspendtoo muchtime playing computer games, which actually prevents them from learning to communicateand get along with others.As to whetherchildrenhaveto thinkwhile they'replayingon the computer,I'd say they certainly do, but we must rememberthat ... pRuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE REPEAT exrnRcr3 pnuse2 sEcoNDS 4 You hear a news report about a dog and its owner, Mr Pearse.Whatdid the dog do? A made Mr Pearseangry B disappeared for several days C did what Mr Pearse told it to do pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE And finally,on a lighternote ... When collegelecturer Chris Pearsetold his pet dog to fetch his slippers,he expectedthe dog to go upstairsfor the new pair he had got for Christmas.lnstead the dog disappeared for a few hours. lt turned out the dog had gone four miles across town to the Council tip, where he retrievedhis master's old slippers, which had been thrown away severaldays before, and brought them home. Mr Pearsesaid, "l didn't expect it, but I can hardly get angry when he was actually obeying my instructions." pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEATEXTRACT4
pRuse2 sEcoNDS 5 You hear a woman athlete talking about an injury. Whatdid she injure? A her knee B her back C her hand pRuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE M: And how'sthe injurycomingalong? F: Oh, it's fine. lt was neverthat seriousanyway- just wear and tear from jumping on take-offand then landing.Eventhoughthere'sthe sand pit to break your fall,it's stillhard on the knees. M: Are you back in trainingthen? F: Oh yes, I'm back all right. I have to hand it to the surgeon- | only missedthreedays ... pRuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrnncr 5 pRuse2 sEcoNDS
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you to do a lot of independentstudy.Our aim is to prepare studentsfor a career in the demanding worldof business. S: But as I understandit, we'll have a personaltutor assignedto us fromthe firstday of the course,won't we? t Yes, you will. They'll provide all the help and supportyou need throughoutthe course.Now, is there anything else I need to mention?Ah yes, assessment- studentssit four exams,which are spreadout overthe durationof the course.There's also an assessedessayat the end of semestertwo. S: Mm, that's good - | preferthat to one big exam at the end ... Oh, beforelforget, lwantedto ask about the facilitieson offerto students- | hearthey'revery good. e: Yes, we're very proud of the workingenvironment we are able to offer.UnfortunatelyI can't show you around now, as most rooms are being used for examstoday.Buton day one there'llbe a tour of the internetroom, library,quiet study area and student lounge. S: Well, I'm definitelyinterestedin doing the course. What'sthe deadlinefor applications? e: The deadlineis the end of July, but if I wereyou I'd get your applicationin no laterthan mid-June- the courseis very popularand placestend to get taken up quitequickly. S: OK, l'll startworkingon it now, then.Thanksfor all your help... pnuse10 sEcoNDS tlow you'll hear Part 2 again. TONE REPEATpRRt 2 pnuse 5 sEcoNDS
?nf's theend of Part2. \dw turnto Part3. pnuse5 SECoNDS rou'll hear five different people talking about a film rey have jusfseen. For questions19-23,choosefrom :ne /ist (A-F)which statementappliesto each person. Jse the /effers only once. There is one extra letter tltich you do not need to use. rou now have 3Oseconds to look at Part 3. PAUSE30 sEcoNDS- ToNE
fieaker I peuse2 sEcoNos rVedon't normallygo to thrillers,but everyonesaidthis tm was good, so we thoughtwe'd make a nightof it. #e thought MarcusWashingtonwas very good, very convincing.And it was very excitingright up until the end.Yeah,it was very good. And we had a mealat an ndian restaurantto finishoff the evening.Excellent.
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Speaker2 peusE2 sEcoNDS I had half a mind to ask for my money back. I mean, they make all this fuss about the 'brilliant'acting and 'stunning'photography,and then the film turns out to be nothing at all. A complete waste of time. No, I wouldn't recommendit to my worst enemy, let alone a friend. pause3 sEcoNDS Speaker3 pnuse2 sEcoNDS I don't usuallylike going to premieresbut sometimes you haveto. lt's not that I don't enjoywatchingmyself on screen but I just don't go out much these days. lf I'm not working I like to stay at home with the family. But we all had to go, and it was exciting.My wife says I was so convincing in the role that she hardly recognisedme. pause3 sEcoNDS Speaker4 pRuse2 sEcoNDS The film got good reviewsand everything,but I didn't think it was goingto be my cup of tea exactly.Anyhow, Mary particularlywantedto see it, so I thought "Why not?" lt made us both jump a bit, especiallywhen the firstmurderhappened,and it heldmy attentionrightup to the end. Maryand I talkedabout it all the next day, and normallywe don't talk about films, so it must've been good. peuse3 sEcoNDS Speaker5 pRuse 2 sEcoNDs A bit of a mixed bag, I thought.I could see why there was all that fuss overthe camerawork and direction.I thoughtsome of the shotswerejust stunning,like that sunriseover New York - reallyamazing.But the film itself was just another cops-and-robbersmovie. You knew from the start that the police would get the murdererin the end. Where'sthe excitementin that? PAUSE10 sEcoNDS
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You'll hear someone called Mary Steen talking on a travel programme on the radio. For questions24-30, choose the bestanswer,A, B or C. Younow have 1 minute to look at Part 4. PAUSElMINUTE-TONE
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Now open your paper and look at Part 1. pause5 sEcoNDS You'll hear people talking in eight different sftuatlons. For questions1-8, choosethe best answer,A, B or C. 1 Youhear two people talking about their friend Brian. Whatis Brian? A ateacher B astudent C a chemist peuse2sECoNDS-ToNE A: And how's Brian,then?| haven'tseenhim for ages. Not since lastsummer,in fact. B: Well,he's left collegenow, of course,and gone to university,so I only see him at holidays. A: ls he enjoyingit? B: Oh yeah. He always loved chemistry and now that's what he's concentratingon. He has to take some othersubjectsas well,though,becausehe's doing a teachingdegreeafterhe graduates. pRuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrRRcr1 pnuse2 sEcoNDs 2 Youhear a woman talkingabout reading. Why does she enjoy iP A Shefkes imaginativestorles. B She learnsa lot from books. C Reading helps her to relat<. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE just You can't beat a good book. Most peoplespend all their time in front of the TV, but a story is so much more enjoyableif you read and use your imagination. At the moment I'm reading a historicalnovel about HenryVlll. lt's a greatbook - I'm only halfwaythrough and I've alreadylearnedso much. I supposeW helps people relaxafter a long day at work ... well, I enjoy readingfor the same reason.Everyonehas their own way to wind down (fade)and for me ... pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT errRncr2 pnusE 2 sEcoNDS 3 Youhear a trafficannouncementon local radio. What should people driving to Bridgend do? A avoid CoychurchRoad B turn off at Junction 32 C turn off at Junction 31
pnuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE ... and that's the end of the news. Now for the traffic update. There's a lorry on fire in Park Street in Bridgendtown centreand you're advisedto avoidthe area by taking Coychurch Road instead. On the westboundcarriagewayof the M4, an overturnedcar is blockingtwo lanes of trafficjust beforejunction32 - that's the normal exit for Bridgend. Police advise driversto turn off at junction31 for an alternativeroute to avoid delays... pnusE2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT errnncr3 pnuse2 sEcoNDS 4 Youhear a man being interviewedon a TVchat show. Whatis he? A an actor B a writer C a cameraman peuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE A: This is somethingof a new chapter in your career, isn't it? | don't think you've done any directing before. B: No, you're right,I haven't.I've alwaysbeen on stage or in front of the cameras.l'm not saying,oh, that'sa closed book now, but I am lookingforwardto taking on a new challenge. pnusr2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEATEXTRACT4
pnusE2 sEcoNDS 5 Youhear a woman leavingan answerphonernessage for her friend David. Whatis David supposedto do? A pick her up at the office B meet her at 9 o'clock C ring her at the office pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE (beep)Hi, David- it's about meetinglateron. I know we said eight o'clock at the Crown, but it looks like I'm stuck in the office for a while - we've got a bit of a problem- so if I don't ringagain,do you thinkyou could come and get me at aboutnine? pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT exrnRcr5 pnusg2 sEcoNDS 6 Youhear two office workerstalkingabout a mlssing file. Whathappened to the file? A lt hasprobably been lost. B Someonetook it home. C lt was put in the wrong place. pnuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE
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W: John,where'sthat invoicefileyou hadyesterdaf lt wasn'ton my deskthis morning.You know we're not supposedto takefileshomewithus. M: I didn't- | leftit justwhereyou askedme to. W: Thenwhere'sit gone?Honestly,if it's beenlost... M: Waita minute- Sallywas still herewhen lleft. Maybeshe neededit and forgotto put it back.... Right- hereit is, on top of her cupboard. pn use2sE coNDs-ToNE REPEAT exrRncr6 pnusr2 sEcoNDS 7 You telephone the Putney museum to ask when it is open, and you hear a recorded message.What
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Thankyou for callingthe Putneymuseum.I'm afraid all our telephonists are busy at the moment.lf you wantto wait,press1 andcallwaitingwill be activated. lf you havean enquiryaboutopeningtimes,press2. lf you wantto leavea message,press3 and speak afterthe tone. pRu s e 2 s Ec o N D s -T ON E REpEAT errnRcr 7 pnuse 2 SECoNDS I You hear the host at a pafty talking to his friend Nick.
Whydoesn'tNickwanttonic water? A He usuallydrinks sodawater. B He no longer likestonicwater. C Tonicwateralways makeshim ill. PAUSE2SEc oNDS- ToNE
A: Nick!Howniceto seeyou. Gladyou could make it. Now,let me get you a drink.What'llit be? B: A sodawater,if you haveit. A: Soda?Sure- but don't you want a tonic water? That'swhatyou alwaysdrink,isn'tit? A: Well,yeah,I usedto, but I've got a bit sick of it, actually. pRu s e 2 SE C o N D S -T o N E BEPEAT errnecr 8 pRuse2 sEcoNDS
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break-inyesterdayevening- | know you spoke to my colleagues,but I just need to ask you a few more questions. S: Oh, it was awful!l'm sorry- do come in. P: Thankyou, but this will only take a minuteor two. S: Well,if you'resure ... I hope I can be of some help. P: l'm sure you will. Just try to relax and answer my questions.Now, you were at home at the time of the break-in,I believe... ? S: lwas. I can'tbelieveldidn't hearhim,and ... um .. P: Take your time, Mrs Sutcliffe- there'sno rush ... S: Well,um .,. lt happenedwhen the newswas about to start - on television,you know - so around 9 pm. I rememberbecauseI'd gone upstairsto get my glasses so I could see the TV better. That's when I saw him. P: And where was that exactly? S: Well, as I walked along the landingtowards my bedroom I could hear something,and as I got to the doorway,I saw him in there,going throughthe drawersof my dressingtable. P: Did you manageto get a good look at him? S: I'm afraid not. lwas so terrifiedto see a strangerin my house ... lt was definitelya man, though, and he was tall with quite a heavy build. He may have been blond, but I'm not reallysure aboutthat. P: Mm-hmm.Did he see you, do you think? S: No - he had his back to me the whole time. I got out of the houseas quicklyand quietlyas I could, and ran straightto Jane, my neighbour.I was so shaken,I couldn't call the police or anything,so she did that for me. She'sbeen very kind. P: It'sgood you havesomeoneto help you. Haveyou had a chance to see exactlywhat's missing? S: Yes, I went to have a look with one of your colleagues.I keep money,jewelleryand, er, some personaldocumentsin my dressingtable. From what I could see, it looks like he only took the money - about t200. I don't really care about the amount,I just want him caughtso I can feel safein my home again. P: You live alone, Mrs Sutcliffe,is that correct? S: Yes, but I'm going to get a dog, I think. Jane's been suggesting it for a while and this has made me more convinced.They'regood companyand I think I'd feel more securewith one in the house. P: That sounds like a good idea. You also need to replace the windows at the back of your house. Apparentlythe wooden frames show signs of rot, and the locks and hinges were rusty. lt can't have been very difficultfor the burglarto get in. S: Oh my goodness!l'll get straighton to it ... P: Good.Well,I thinkthat'senoughquestions.Thank you. Actually,there'vebeen two break-insjust like
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this in the last week, and we're fairly sure it's the same burglar.One of the householdersgave us a good descriptionof him, so with a bit of luck ... S: Oh, let'shope you catch him soon. Pleaselet me know if you make any progress. P: We will. Unfortunatelythesethings can take a long time, but we'll try to wrap the investigationup quickly.We'lllet you know immediately if anything significanthappens,and in any case we'll get in touch in aroundtwo weeksto give you an update. But you can call us wheneveryou want. S: Thankyou so much,officer... pnuse10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 2 again. TONE REPEATpnRr 2 PAUSE5 sEcoNDS
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You'llhear five differentpeople talking about a profest againstthe building of a new motorway.For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) what is true about each person. Use the /etters only once. Thereis one extra letter which you do not need to use. Younow have 30 seconds to look at Part 3. PAUSE 30 sEcoNDS - roNE Speaker1 pause2 sEcoNDS I was there to cover the protest for Channel9 - road builders and protestersalways make good news coverage.I wasn't expectingto get involved.We just wanted to get a few shots to show how the day had gone, and how many peoplehad been arrested.But once they saw us, the protestersthrew me, and the cameraman,and the camerainto a large puddle they must havethoughtwe were with the police.Still, no real damage- only my pride was hurt a bit. pnuse3 sEcoNDS Speaker2 pnuse2 sEcoNDS As a local councillor I felt I had to be present to overseethe operation.I knew there would be some trouble - these events always attract hooligans.But we on the council voted unanimously for this motorway. Our businesses need it, and the town needs the businessesso our youngsterscan have jobs. I don't think the protesters realise just how importantthe motoruay is to us. pnuse3 sEcoNDS Speaker3 pnuse2 sEcoNDs
Our job was to try to stop the protestersinterfering with the workmen. lt's not for us to say whether we think the road is good or bad - our job is to keep order and make sure no one breaksthe law.Anyway, we had the usual gang of troublemakerstrying to breakthroughthe barricadeand chain themselvesto trees.Therewas a lot of shoutingand we made some arrests.About usual,I should say. pluse 3 sEcoNDS Speaker4 pnuse2 sEcoNDS I'm an eco-activistand I work full-timetryingto prevent the destructionof our country'snaturalhabitat.Do you know the area we cover in concrete every year in this country? Anyway, I've been to Scotland, Cornwall, London, all over, trying to stop the destruction.And now here.Our plan was to climb into the trees on the side of the road,to stop them cuttingthem down, but we couldn't get through the police cordon, and of coursethey arrestedlots of our people. peuse3 sEcoNDS Speaker5 pnuse2 sEcoNDs We only live down the road so we, er, sort of, you know,just camealongto see. I can't say if we're really in favourof the road or not, it doesn't reallyaffectus. But when we heard the noise and the shouting we came to see what was going on. lt was a bit like a medieval battle, with lines of policemen being attacked by protesters. PAUsE 10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 3 again. TONE pnnr3 REpEAT pnuse5 sEcoNos That'sthe end of Part 3. Now turn to Part 4. peuse5 sEcoNDs You'll hear a conversationbetween a travelagent and a man who wantsto travelto Newcastle.For questions 24-30, choose the besf answer,A, B or C. Younow have 1 minute to look at Part 4. PAUSE'I MINUTE- TONE
A: Do take a seat. Sorry about the wait - it's always busy on a Saturdaymorning.Now,what can I do for you? B: Er, I need to go to a wedding in Newcastlenext weekend.Can I book a ticket for the train here? A: Certainly.Whenwouldyou liketo travel? B: Umm ... I'm working on Friday, at least in the morning... it'll haveto be that evening. A: OK, let's see ... Ah yes, here we are. lf you go on Fridaynight,thenyou couldtakethe 6:30trainor the
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pRuse2sEcoNDs-ToNE REpEAT ExrRRct3 pnuse2 sEcoNDS 4 You hear an announcementin a departmentstore. Where should you go if you want a knife for cufting meat? A first floor B second floor C ground floor pnuse2sEcoNDS-roNE This is a customerannouncement. We havea rangeof special offers in severaldepartments.In our fashion departmenton the first floor we have a sale in men's designershirts.On the second floor, the household goods department has special offers in kitchenware and small appliances.And in our food hall on the groundfloorthereare some outstandingpricecuts on allfreshmeat... pnusp2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT EXTRACT 4 peusE2 sEcoNDS 5 Youhear a woman talking about a furnitureshop she visited. Whatdid she buy? A an armchair B an oak wardrobe C a sofabed pnusr2sEcoNDS-ToNE I went to that new furniturestore at the weekend- the one that's like a huge supermarket.You know, it's actually hard to shop with all that furniture.Anyway, therewerethesewonderfulsofabeds,whichwerereally cheap - it's such a pity I'd alreadybought one. And therewere alsothesegreatwardrobes- real oak - a bit expensive, but exactly what I'd been looking for. They'regoing to deliverit to the housenextweek.Oh, and they had these armchairs with beautiful bright covers- when I sawthemI immediatelythought of you! Nexttime I go you mustjoin me ... pnusr2sEcoNDS-ToNE REPEAT ETTRACT 5 pausE2 sEcoNDS 6 Youhear an estateagent talking to a woman about a housefor sale. What doesn't she like about it? A lt's too small. 8 /f's too expensive. C /f's too old. pRuse2sEcoNDS-ToNE A: What about this one? lt's got three bedrooms OK, two, really- and one bathroom.As you can see from the address, it's in easy reach of the centreof town for shopping.
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advertising.Where do you see or hear the most advertsfor washing powder? B: Oh, I use the Interneta lot, so I suppose any advertsI see are online.I don't watch TV much or read magazinesfor housewives... A: OK,fine.Thankyou verymuch.Actually,WhizWhite washing is alreadyworkingon a new pollutant-free powder.lt's on the companywebsite... l'll give you the websiteaddressso you can visit and check it out. B: Really?Yes, thank you - I'd be very interestedto find out more ... PAUsE 10 sEcoNDS Now you'll hear Part 2 again. TONE REPEATpRRr 2 PAUSE5 SECONDS
That'stheend of Part2. Nowturnto Part3. pnuse5 sEcoNDS You'll hear five different people talking about their teaching at university.For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) which statement applies to each person. Use the /effers only once. There is one extrc letterwhich you do not need fo use. Younow have 30 seconds to look at Part 3. pnusE30 sEcoNDS - ToNE 1 Speaker pRuse2 SECoNDS
I teach English literature,especiallythe later works of William Blake. I think the study of literatureis what university shouldbe all about- it helpsus understand human the soul and describes the nature of the human condition. I think even students who are studying practical subjects like engineering or medicineneed this kind of education.lt givesyou a much broaderoutlookon life. pRusr3 sEcoNDs Speaker2 pRuse 2 SECoNDS
I do teach,of course.lt's mostlyPhDstudentsnow,so my teaching is one-to-one,but I give the occasional lecture to undergraduatesin the department. But any more.We've teachingisn'tmy mainresponsibility given grant into the uses of research to do been a most of my time doing. lasersand that'swhat I spend I out ... It's a big changefrom when started pnuse3 sEcoNDS Speaker3 pnuse2 SECoNDS Studentsare mainly concerned about getting good jobs nowadays,and many courseslet them work for a year during their degree course. I teach what's
- they spend calleda sandwichcoursein engineering some time in university,take a year out to work and then do their final year at university.Why is the work placementso important?Well, for a start they learn that engineering'sa serious business- you can't (fade)build bridgesif they fall down ... pnuse3 sEcoNDs Speaker4 pnuse2 sEcoNDs I've been teaching law for fifteen years, but it's changed recently,what with more studentsgoing to university.There are more students in the lectures. I've alwaysgot nervousbefore lecturesand tutorials, but now ... I mean, the studentsare so cleverthese days- they ask such cleverquestions.You haveto be extremely well-preparedand, well ... perhaps I've been teachinga bit too long, becauseI'd haveto say I'm reallytired of it. pnuse3 sEcoNDS Speaker5 pnuse2 sEcoNDS I've been very fortunateover the years. I've enjoyed my teachingand the studentsseem to have enjoyed it too. We've alwayshad good results,but I think that was the studentsmore than me. And now, as I reach the end of my career,I can look back with pride at our and the honoursI'vereceived... but my achievements greatestprideis knowingthat lwill leavebehindme a department(fade)which is secondto none ... pnuse10 sEcoNDs Now you'll hear Part 3 again. TONE pnRr 3 REPEAT pnuse 5 sEcoNDS
That'sthe end of Part 3. Now turn to Part 4. pnusE5 sEcoNDS You'llhear a zookeepercalled James Watsongiving a talk about endangered animalsand the work of zoos. For questions24-30, choose the best answer,A, B or
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explain how, by supportingUK zoos and the researchwe do, you can make a real difference. But firstlet me giveyou somebackground. As the human populationgrows, we constantly needmorelandto buildon, to growcrops,and so on. But what about the animalswho live on that land?As we take away their naturalenvironment, moreand more are leftwith no way, and nowhere, to survive.Somespeciesnow existonly in captivity - theirwild populationshavebeenwipedout. lt's a very seriousproblem and we need to do much moreto help beforewe losemanyspeciesforever. That'swherezooscome in. Manypeopleseem to believe that zoos are here simply to entertain humans, but that's far from the truth. We have teams of scientistsstudying the zoo's animal populationsand producingvital research.Studies of breeding behaviourhave helped population managementin the zoo, and other recentfindings have been used overseas - in Thailand. for instance, where we're working to conserue the Asian elephant. However, running a zoo is a very expensive business. Can you believe that our zoo costs about t15,000a day to run?Any moneywe make from ticket sales goes straight to helping the animals- we don't makeany profit.That'swhy the zoo is a registeredcharity, and without people's generositywe wouldn't be able to carry on with all the importantwork we do. So how can you contribute? One way is throughour animaladoptionscheme.By makinga one-off payment you can adopt an endangered speciesfor a whole year. The money you give will help feed and care for the animal and also help conservethe species overseas.In my opinion it's a great way to donate,since you can visit the zoo and your animal, and actually see how your money is helping. Also, lots of people tell us animaladoptionis a great gift idea when you want to give a presentthat's out of the ordinary. Another idea, for the more hands-on among you, is to be a keeperfor a day. You can join our keepers as they feed the animals and muck out their livingquarters.lt's an amazingexperiencehard work, of course,but you will learn a lot about the animals.I'm sure anyoneinterestedin a career with animalswould loveto try out this opportunity! In a momentl'llgo on to talkaboutour projects overseas. Before I do, though, I really want to emphasisethat we never stop needingyour help. What I ask is that, in addition to your generous donations,you make that extra effortand tell your friends,familymembers... even your employers,
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in the first photoobviouslydoesn'tworryabout his health since he doesn't seem to be doing anythingto lose weight- on the contrary,the popcorn is probablyfull of sugar. He may not realise- or not want to realise- that bad eating habitsand lack of exercisecan lead to heart attacks and other health problems.The jogger in the second photographgoes jogging so as to take regular exerciseand keepher musclestoned but I'm sureshe is also awareof the importanceof exerciseand diet for the heart and our health generally,and thereforetakes her physicalconditionvery seriously. Interlocutor.' Thank you. Gemma, which of these lifestylesdo you feel is more common today? Gemma:Hmm ...that'sa difficultquestion.Whileit'strue to say that many more peopleare becomingawareof the need to look after themselvesso that illnessescan be prevented,I believewe still havea long way to go. There is stilla lot that needsto be done in the way of educating peopleto adopt healthierlifestyles,I think. Answers for Model Interview (Part 2) Gemma: Cars ate convenient for travelling long distances and they are also comfortable and not exposedto the weather.However,they are costlyto run and there is greaterrisk of an accident.The horse-drawn carriageis slowerthan the car, but friendliertowardsthe environment,as it does not pose the problemsof traffic jams and pollution. Robin: The man watchingTV doesn't seem to take his health seriously at all, as he is overweight due to bad eating habits and lack of exercise.The woman who is jogging takes regular exercise and is aware of the importanceof exercisefor her health. Part 3 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: Now, I'd like you to talk about something togetherfor about three minutes.I'd like you to imagine your cousin Jane is celebratingher eighteenthbirthday and you want to buy her a present so that she will rememberthe occasion.She prefersindoor to outdoor activitiesand is alwaysinterestedin trying out new hobbies and pastimes.Hereare someideasfor presents.First,talk to each otheraboutwhat thingsmightor might not make suitablepresents.Thenchoosewhichtwo thingsyou think would makethe best presents. Gemma:Rightthen,let'sthinkaboutit. I knowJaneisn't that fond of jewellery but maybe we could get her a watch, since they make an elegant presentand she would alwayshave it to remindher of her birthday. Robin: Hmmm ... lt's a nice idea,but haveyou thought of the cost? Good quality ones can be very expensive, and I wouldn't want to buy something cheap and unreliable.How abouta bottleof perfume?lt's feminine and personaland all girlslikeperfume!
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Pafi 4 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: What do you enjoy about giving presents? Gemma: Well, I think the most exciting thing is the and challengeof findinga presentthatsuitsthe personality tastesof the personyou're giving it to. I get great pleasure givingsomethingthat I know will be truly appreciated,even if it meansshoppingaroundfor hours.In fact,shoppingfor presentsis part of the fun - | don't see it as a chore at all. Robin: lt's also wonderfulto watch someone opening their present and see the pleasure on their face. Sometimes I've made a wrong choice and given somethingunsuitable,but peoplealwaysappreciatethe thoughtbehindit, and that'sgood enoughfor me. lnterlocutor: Do presents have to cost a lot to be appreciated? Gemma:No, not at all. I rememberonce being ill in bed for three weeks and feelingtenibly bored. My aunt paid me a visit and broughtme a book of crosswordpuzzles, which was just what I needed to pass the time. My addictionto crosswordsgoes back to that time. Robin: Well, it's the thought that counts,as I said before. Havingsaidthat,though,I wouldn'twantto give- or receive - somethingthat was totallyrubbishor of poor quality.lt's betterto give somethingsimpleand of good qualitythan to spend the same moneyon somethingwhich looks big and impressivebut which,in termsof quality,is cheapand nasty. lnterlocutor: Thankyou. That is the end of the test. Answers for Model Interuiew(Part 4) 1 Gemma: challengeof findingthe right presentto suit individualpersonalityand tastes, the pleasure of shoppingfor presents Robin: the pleasureon people's faces when they open theirpresent,theirappreciation 2 Gemma:A presentis appreciatedwhen it is the right thing givenon the rightoccasion,takingthe person's needs into consideration- so it doesn't have to be expensMe. Robin: On the other hand, it's preferableto give something small and of good quality than to buy somethinglargewhich is of poor quality.
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Test2 Speaking Patt 2 (Model Interview) Interlocutor: In this part of the test, I'm going to give each of you two photographs.I'd like you to talk about your photographson your own for about a minute,and also to answer a short question about your partner's photographs.Jeffery,it's your turn first. Here are your photographs.Theyshowtwo ditferentkindsof places.I'd like you to comparethe photographs,and say what life mightbe like in placeslikethese. Jeftery: Well,to begin with, in the first photographthere is what looks like a farm house in pleasant rural surroundings, whilethe secondphotographshowsa big city with skyscrapersset in an urban landscape.I'd say it would be nice to live in a spaciousfarm house and houses in the countrysideare not built close together, unlikethe crampedconditionsin big cities.Also,traffic would be less of a problem,as there are far fewertraffic jamsand consequently lesspollution.On the otherhand, it would probablybe more difficultto get around due to the limited public transportsystem. As far as jobs are concerned,it's likely that you'd be better off in the city where there are better chances of employment and highersalaries,on average.lt could be a bit boringthere from the entertainmentpoint of view, though, as the countrysideoffersfar lessvarietyand you would haveto rely more on entertainingyourselfat home. I would say that the city is the best place to be when it comes to servicesand facilities.Banks,hospitalsand schoolsare all more readilyavailable,even though things can be a bit more cold and impersonal.On balance,however,I think life is better in the countryside,as you have the advantagesof fresh air, peace and quiet and a healthier lifestyle. lnterlocutor: Thank you. Tina, would living in either of theseplacesappealtoyou? Iina: Actually,I prefer living in the city to living in the countryside.I would find the countrytotallyboring,l'm afraid, as I couldn't live without being near shops, cinemasand amusementparks. In the countrysideyou would probablybe lucky if you had a decentcaf6 where you could meetup withfriends. lnterlocutor: Thank you. Now, Tina, here are your photographs.Theyshow peopleshoppingin two different places.I'd likeyou to comparethe photographs,and say what the advantagesand disadvantagesof shoppingin placesliketheseare. Ina; The first photographshows us an open air street market with stalls selling a variety of goods, probably somewherein England.The second photo has been taken inside a modern shopping mall, completewith escalatorsfor taking customers to different levels. A good thing about street marketsis that they tend to be
more reasonablypriced than shopping malls, as they don't haveto pay the huge rentsthe shopsin mallspay. As well as that, garden produceis usuallya lot fresher becausethe farmersgrow it and then bring it straightto market.lf you waittill the marketis nearclosingtime,you can find some real bargains!On the other hand, you mightend up buyingmore than plannedand not being ableto fit it in your fridge.Apartfrom fruit and vegetables, you can find a great selectionof other things such as clothes and household goods, but you have to be prepared for bad weather.That's one reason I prefer shoppingat malls,whereyou can buy everythingunder one roof and not have to worry about the rain. A slight drawbackcould be the fact that malls have such lovely thingsyou are sometimestemptedto overspend. lnterlocutor: Thankyou. Jeffery,which of these kinds of shoppingis morepopularwith young people? Jeftery:Oh, I thinkI'd haveto saythe shoppingmall.Street marketsare more usefulfor stocking up on weeklyfamily needs,but at the mall there are plenty of entertainment facilitiesas wellas shops,so it's a popularplacefor young people to meet for a coffee and so on, especially at weekendswhenthey havemorefreetime. Answers for Model Interview (Part 2) Jeffery: countrylife - spacious living conditions/less trafficand pollution/difficult to get around/entertainmentfacilities limited - more job opportunities/higher ctty life salaries/better facilities and services/ rather cold and impersonal Tina: streetmarket - advantages: reasonablypriced/ fresher produce/goodselection of other items - disadvantages: can buy more than you planned/affectedby bad weather shoppingmall- advantages: buy everything underone roof/protectedfrom the weather - disadvantages:may be tempted to overspend Part 3 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: Now, l'd like you to talk about something togetherfor aboutthreeminutes.I'd likeyouto imagineyour neighboursare planningtheirholidaysand haveaskedfor your opinionon whereto stay.The fatheris a naturelover, the motherwould like a holidaywithouthousework,and the two childrenwant to be near entertainmentfacilities.Here are some possiblesuggestions.First,talk to each other about how suitableeach type of holiday accommodation
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SpeokingSkillsKey would be for your neighbours.Then decide on two places whichwould be the bestchoicesfor them. Jeffery: Well, I don't think that a barge would be a very good idea,do you? | mean ... it might be very relaxingand closeto nature,whichthe fatherwould like,but what about the mother?She'd probablyend up cookingallthe meals on board,which wouldn'tpleaseher. Don'tyou agree? Ilna; That'strue.And the kids might havea problem,too, as it could be difficultto reach a place with some kind of A barge is not like hopping in a car to go entertainment. somewhere. Jetlery: ln my opinion, the castle looks a very attractive option.lt's bound to be somewhereout in the countryside so guestscan go for nice long walksand I think the whole familywould find it interestingand unusualas a place to stay. fina; Certainlyall mealswould be laid on thereand as it's a hotel you wouldn't even have to worry about cleaning your room.Whatdo you thinkthe childrencould do there, though? Jetfery: Of course it's not going to be centrallylocatedand theremay not be much to do in the area nearby,but think what a greattime kids would havestayingin a realcastle! Going around exploring the grounds and hunting for ghosts... they'dfeel like HarryPotterin Hogwart'sSchool! Iina.'That's a good point.And I'm sure castiesmust also have facilities for children ... you know, play areas, swimmingpools,computerrooms,that sort of thing.What do you think about stayingat a campsite? Jeffery: No way! | remembercamping in the countryside once and havinga horribletime.lt mightbe economicaland haveorganisedfacilitiesbut it can get reallyuncomfortable. Iina.' You mean like having all your things in a mess becausethere'snowhereto put them? Jetfery:Yes,it may be all rightfor kids but thinkof the poor mother trying to arrange everythingin such a cramped space. Tina: I guessthat'sout then. lf you ask me, stayingat bed and breakfast accommodation could be a solution. Breakfastis guaranteedand they often offer an evening meal as well. I am sure the family could have a very comfortable stay there and it would definitely be more reasonablypricedthan a castle!Wouldn'tyou say so? Jeftery:Maybe,but thenthe facilitiesare usuallya lot more basicthan at a hotel.A luxuryhotelwith a swimmingpool mightbe a moresuitablechoiceso the childrencould have somethingexcitingto do. Tina: I'm not so sure.lt mightbe all rightfor the motherand children,but the fatherwould probablyhatebeing isolated in a busy hotel with the other guests, away from contact with localpeopleand the countryside. Jetfery: Yes, no doubt he'd enjoy seeingthe countryside touringaround with a gypsy caravanin the old traditional way. Iina; Right,and the life in the open air would probably
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drivethe othersmad - havingto cook mealsoutdoorsand sleepin such a tiny space!| think we can forgetthat one. Jeftery: I quite agree.So which two placesdo you think we shouldsuggestfor the family?| believethat the castlewould be the most suitable place as it has something to keep everyonehappy.What'syour opinion? Tina: I couldn'tagree more.And for a secondchoice,we could suggest the bed and breakfast,as it would be a cheaperalternative. Answers for Model Interview (Part 3) - relaxing/closeto nature- cook all 1 barge meals on board/not near entertainment facilities - in the countryside/interesting casf/e and unusual/allmeals laid on/room cleaning service/exploregrounds and hunt for ghosts/facilitiesfor children- not centrallylocated - economical/organised campsite facilitiesuncomfortable/cramped space bed & breakfast- often includes evening meal/ reasonablypriced - facilitiesfairly basic - swimming pool/exciting for luxuryhotel children - away from contact with local peopleand the countryside gypsy caravan - see the countryside/traditionaUin the open air- cook mealsoutdoors/ tiny space The best choices are the castle and the bed and breakfast. Part 4 (Model Interview) Interlocutor: Whatthings are impoftantto you when you choose a place to stay? Jeftery: Well, obviously the setting is one of the first things that comes to mind. I like peace and quiet so I wouldn't normallywant to stay in a busy crowded tourist area. I much prefer the countryside. Cost is also a consideration, so l'm quite happy to rent a self-catering apartmentand cook my own meals,as that tends to work out cheaperthan staying in a fancy hotel. Tina: I'm just the opposite! From my point of view, a holiday is just not a holiday unless you have something excitingto do. I would alwayschoosea comfortablehotel in or near to a town or resortwith a bit of life in it. I don't want to be tied to the hotel for entertainment- | prefer going out in the eveningsfor a coffee,to samplethe local cuisineand generallyto take in a bit of the nightlife. lnterlocutor: Why do some people choose to stay in five-starhotels? Jeffery: I imaginethe mdn attractionis the sheerluxurythey offer. Some people want to treat themselvesto something
Speokrng SkillsKey reallyspecialand enjoy a completebreakfrom the normal daily routine. Having your meals cooked by world-class chefs or spending an afternoonin the spa or massage parlour satisfies the need to experience something completelydifferent,evenif it's onlyfor a coupleof weeksor so. Irna,'Yes,and as well as that,a five-starhotelis an ideal venue for businesspeopleto hold meetingswhilst also relaxing in comfortablesurroundings,which helps to relievetheirstress.Thesekindsof hotelsarealsoa popular choice for weddings and a newly marriedcouple may decideto enjoy a honeymoonthere in a luxurioussuite beforegettingback to the realityof everydaylife. Interlocutor:Thankyou. That is the end of the test. Answers for Model Interuiew (Part 4) 1 Jettery: countrysidesetting/peaceand quiet/cost Tina: comfortable hotel/near town or resort/ entertainmentand nightlife 2 Jetfery: Peoplelikethe feelingof luxurythereand want to treat themselvesto somethingspecial (e.9. a spa treatment,a massage,meals cooked by world-class chefs). Iina.' Businesspeoplerelaxand hold meetingsthere; newlymarriedpeoplealsoenjoyhoneymooning there.
SpeakingTest3 Paft 2 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: In this partof the test,I'm goingto giveeach of you two photographs.l'd like you to talk about your photographson your own for about a minute,and alsoto answera shortquestionaboutyourpartner'sphotographs. Janet,it's your turn first.Hereare your photographs. They show people celebrating.I'd like you to compare the photographs,and say whatthe peopleare enjoyingabout thesecelebrations. Janet:Well,in the firstphotographwe can seea smallfamily gatheringwhereas in the second photographwe see a paradeof colourfulfloats decoratedwith flags and flowers and lots of peoplecelebratingin the street.The lamp posts are decoratedwith fragsto show it's a festiveoccasion.The family are having a small private celebrationin a warm homelyatmosphere whilethe paradeis a publiccelebration with colourfulcostumesand cheeringcrowds. I think the familyare celebrating the littlegirl'sbirthday- | thinkit must be a littlegirl - as she is surroundedby grown-upsand presentsand seemsto enjoy beingthe centreof attention. Judging from the expressionson their faces, the fond parentsand grandparentsmustbe feelingveryproudof her. It's obviouslya very specialday and a chancefor everyone to celebratea privateoccasiontogetherin the comfort of
their own home. The people in the second photo are probablyhappyto havethe opportunityto takea breakfrom their daily routineand I supposethey are impressedand excitedas we can see some peopletakingphotographs. Interlocutor: Thank you, Patrick,which people do you thinkare havingmostfun? Patrick Well, althoughthe familyappearto be happy I think that the peopleat the paradeare havingthe most fun becauseit'sexcitingto seecolourfulfloats and decorations in the streets, lnterlocutor: Thank you. Now, Patrick,here are your photographs.They show peopleplayingmusic.I'd like you to comparethe photographs,and say how peoplein thesesituationscan benefitfrom playingmusic. Patrick:Well,the first photographshowstwo chibren in a room.The boy is playingthe pianoand the girl is playinga transverseflute.The second photographshowsa group of buskersplayingin the street.lthinkthe childrenare learning how to play and are probablypractising.One of the mdn benefitsof learninghow to play an instrumentis that you develop powers of concentrationand learn coordination. Anotherplus is the fact that it helpsdevelopself-confidence, and,of course,it could also leadto a musicalcareer.One of the main benefitsof being a streetmusicianis that you can makemoneywhiledoingsomething thatyou enjoy.Busking is a creativeway to spend your time and performingin front of a crowd is a good way to meet fellow musicians.I think there's also the possibilityof getting recognisedand perhapsbecomingfamous. lnterlocutor: Thank you. Janet,which of these situations would you preferto be in? Janet: I would definitelypreferto be buskingon the street thanpractisingscalesat home.lt can be veryboringto repeat the same notesover and over again.I'm sure buskingis a greatway to spendtime and meetpeople. Answers for Model Interview (Part 2) Janet: The family is happy to have the chance to celebratetogether and the parents are probably very proud of their daughter.The people at the parade are happy to take a break from their daily routine and are excitedand impressedby the decorations. Patrick: Playing a musical instrument helps develop powersof concentrationand self-confidence. lt can also be a creativeway to spend your time, and a good way to make money and to meet people. Part 3 (Model Interview) Interlocutor: Now, I'd like you to talk about something togetherfor aboutthreeminutes.I'd likeyou to imagine that your teacherhas asked you to give a short talk on the subject of human achievements.Here are some ideas you can use. First,talk to each other about how theseachievementshaveaffectedthe way we livetoday.
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SkrllsKey Speoking Then decidewhichtwo achievementswould be the most importantto includein your talk. Janet: Let's see. I think the invention of the mobile telephoneaffectsthe way we live on an everydaybasis, don't you? Patrick:Sure!We use our mobilephoneall the time and so it plays a very importantrole in our lives.A mobile phoneallowsinstantworldwidecommunication and can be very useful in case of an emergency.However,we wouldn't have mobile phones if we hadn't explored space. Space exploration allows us to send satellitesinto space. communication Janet:That'strue.And consequently,it has also allowed us to gain knowledgeof our planet.For instance,we know more about and can predict weather more accuratelynow thanksto space exploration. Patrick: Exactly,thereforeit does affectour livesa lot. Janet:Yes, I agree.How about air travel? Patrick: Yes, air travel has brought about enormous change in the way people live. Nowadays,we can be anywherein the world in a few hours so peoplecan see friendsand familywhen they want or when necessary. Janet: Hmm...that's very important.I agree.But don't you think that robotics have led to great change in the way we livetoo'? Patrick:I'm not sure about that. Robotsare mostlyused in industry and have increasedlevels of production in industry but they don't have a direct effect on most people.I thinkthis would be the leastimportantpointto include.They're certainlynot as importantas mobile phones. Janet: That's true. I don't think skyscrapersare that importanteither.They'remost often used for businesses and peoplejust walk by them everydayday. Patrick Yes, and the fact that they may sometimes provideextrahousingin big citiesdoesn'treallymean that they should be considereda great achievement. Janet: I agree. We shouldn't overlook medical advancementsthough. I feel that improvementsin medicineaffectour livesgreatly. Patrick:You're right, but I think medicineonly has an effecton our livesin extremecaseswhen we are sick or injured.I don't think this actuallyaffectsthe way we live. Janet: That's true too, but improvementsin medicine haveresultedin curesfor seriousillnessesand a longer life expectancy.Nowadays,operations are performed painlesslyand with less risk thanks to hightech methods. Patrick: I think you're right. Let's see then. The most importantfeatureto include in our talk is the mobile phone,as it has revolutionised the way we communicate. Do you agree? Janet: Definitely.And anotherpointto considerwould be air travel since it has really made our world a global village.
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Theychoosethe mobilephoneand air travel. Panl 4 (Model Interview) Interlocutor: Which human achievementsdo you think have been leastbeneficial? Janet: Well, in my opinion weaponsand bombs and more specificallythe nuclear bomb have been of least benefit to man and for obvious reason such as the destructionand sufferingthat they can cause. Patrick: Yes, I totally agree. The developmentof the atomicor nuclearbomb is of no benefitwhatsoeverto us. In fact, I think it is the worst thing that happened to mankind,in my opinion.I'd liketo addthatalltechnological that havebeenappliedto the militaryare of achievements no benefitto us. Interlocutor: What new achievementsdo you think we will see in the future? Janet: I think that we will definitelysee improvementsin means of transport.I guess we'll have flying cars in the next few decades and we'll probably be able to go on holidaysin space,too. I supposecars will becomevery high tech and will be able to navigateby themselves,and will probablycauselesspollutionand be saferto drive. Patrick:Well,I thinkthattherewill be majorachievements in medicinein the near future.A lot of researchis being done at the moment and I'm sure this will lead to importantdiscoveries. lthink manycureswillbe foundfor seriousdiseasesand illness,and I believethat ways will be foundto helpdeafpeoplehearagainand blind people see again,at leastto some extent. lnterlocutor: Thankyou. That is the end of the test. Answers for Model Interview (Part 4) 1 Janet: nuclearweaponsand bombs, as they cause destructionand suffering Patrick: all technologicalachievementsthat have been appliedto the military 2 Janet: means of transport (flyingcars) Patrick: medical research(curesfound for serious diseasesand illnesses)
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Test4 Speaking Pafi 2 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: ln this part of the test, I'm going to give each of you two photographs.I'd like you to talk about your photographson your own for about a minute,and also to answer a short question about your partner's photographs.Ndtasha,it's your turn first. Here are your photographs.They show two differentkinds of services. l'd like you to comparethe photographs,and say how usefulpeoplefind theseservices. Natasha:OK ... well,in the firstphotograph... umm ... I can see peoplein the streetqueuingup in frontof a ... cash machine,an ATM I think it's called- you know,the ones they have outside banks.The woman at the head of the queueseemsto be enteringher PINnumberwhile the others are waiting their turn. In the second photograph,there is a largered deliveryvan presumably delivering parcels over long distances as part of the country's postal service.Well, the ATM are extremely useful,to my mind, becauseit meansyou can withdraw or depositcashat anytimeyou like.lt's a 24-hourservice so you never run out of cash, even in emergencies.Of course,you must be carefulnot to let other people see whenyou enteryour PINnumberand thereis alwaysthe danger of hidden cameraswhich can photographthis information.Having said that, I think it's a very useful service.As for parceldeliveries, ... umm ... I don't believe that many people use the postal servicenowadays,at least for letters, because they prefer to send emails, whichare much quickerand simpler.No fussingaround going to the post officeto buy stamps,and so on. And I'd think twice before sending a parcel as they often charge more than the contentsare worth! lnterlocutor: Thank you. Nick, which service do you thinkis more useful? IVick:I'm in completeagreementwith Natasha.The only disadvantagesI can think of with ATMs are the slight security risk and possibly having to queue up to use them sometimes.Apart from that, I believe they save peoplea lot of time waitingaroundin banks. Interlocutor: Thank you. Now, Nick, here are your photographs. They show two people committing offences.I'd like you to comparethe photographs,and say why peoplemightcommittheseoffences. IVick;Rightthen. Lookingat the first photograph,we can see a womandrivingher car whileshe is talkingon her mobile phone. The boy in the second photographis holdinga can of spray paint and sprayinggraffitionto a wall. In all probability, the woman in the firstsituationis either sending or reading a telt message,which may even be urgent. However,I doubt whethershe realises the dangers involvedwhen you take your eyes off the road, or she may simply think that her driving is unaffectedby what she is doing. The truth is that all too
often the police do not come down on this kind of offenceheavilyenough,and the fact that manyoffenders get awayunpunishedencouragespeopleto continuethe practiceof phoningwhilethey drive. The boy is quitea differentstory. There is a strong possibilitythat he has too much time on his handsand may be feelingbored and frustrated.lt's likelythat recreationalfacilitiesin his areaare limited,elsewhy would he needto draw graffiti? Of course, he might simply be using it as a way of expressing himself and making a statement about himselfand society.After all, some peoplewould argue that graffitiis a form of art! lnterlocutor Thank you. Natasha, which of these offencesdo you think is moreserious? Natasha:Well, I don't think I have much difficultywith that question,as I happento be a personwho admires graffiti- some of it, at least!What is far more seriousto me is drivingwhileyou are speakingon your phone,as it distracts your attention and can cause fatal accidents. Answers for Model lnterview (Part 2) Natasha:The ATM is extremelyusefulbecauseit's a 24hour serviceso you can withdrawor depositcash at any time.You alwayshavecash in case of an emergencybut you need to be carefulwhen enteringyour PIN number for securityreasons. The postal serviceis less useful becausepeople send emails more frequentlythan they write letters.Sending parcelsin the post can also be costly. Nick: Peoplewho use mobilephoneswhiledrivingmay be unawareof how dangerousit is, or may think it makes no differenceto their driving. Police checks are too inadequateto deterpeople.Peoplewho draw graffitimay havetime on their handsor be bored or frustrated.There could be inadequaterecreationalfacilitiesor it could be seenas a mode of self-expression or an art form. Part 3 (Model Interview) Interlocutor: Now, I'd like you to talk about something togetherfor aboutthreeminutes.I'd likeyou to imagine that you are doing a school projecton tourismand have collectedthese photographsfrom a holidaybrochure. First,talk to each other about what attractstouriststo placeslikethese.Then say in whichtwo placestourists can causethe most harm. Natasha.'Many people probablyopt for the countryside becauseit givesthemthe chanceto go for long walksin the freshair and admirethe scenery. Nick; Yes, that's true. They could be frustratednature loverswho are forcedto live in a city, so they searchout places like that off the beatentrack and away from the hustleand bustleof the city.
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SkillsKey Speotung Natasha:But there are people of a totally differentsort who are attractedto big cities... you know,the glamour the nightlife... and excitement, Alick; No doubt about it. And shopping,too. I havenever understoodwhy touristswill go to a well-knowncapital purelyto buy clothes,but I know lotsof fashion-conscious tourists often do so. What about archaeologicalsites? How attractivedo you think peoplefind them? Natasha; Well, obviouslypeople who are interestedin historyand visitingmuseumsand thatsortof thingwould go to those sorts of places. Nick: I agree up to a point, but I believethe majorityof peoplewho claimto be interestedin historydon't takethe trouble to go walking around ruins, especiallyin the summer heat. They are more likely to visit a famous landmarkjustto saythey'vebeenthereand photographed - you know what I mean- it's a pieceof fine architecture just a placetouriststick ofi on their"mustsee" list! IVatasha.'You may be right. And I suppose an site is sometimesa less popularoption archaeological with familieswith small children.The childrenget tired and crankybeingdraggedroundin the heatwhenthey'd ratherbe playing.Perhapsa tropicalbeachwouldbe the answerfor them,somewherein the Caribbean,say.The kids could have the run of the beach and the parents could relax.What do you think? Nick: I couldn't agree more. I know lots of people, parents and otherwise,who are dying to get away to somewhereexotic and just soak up the sun on an unspoilttranquilbeach,awayfrom the crowds.I'm one of them,in fact! Natasha.' Yes, but you have to remember that not everyonelikesthe heat.In winter,somewherelike a ski resortwould be more of a touristhotspot.Besides,winter holidaysare veryfashionableas the atmospheretendsto be cheerfuland festive. Nick; Mmm ... I suppose so. Cheap offers are often availableat that time of year,too, whichwoulddefinitely attracttourists. Natasha;Well,then,whataboutthe impactof tourismon these places?For me, the pollutionit causesis one of the most harmfulefiectsof tourism,especiallywhen you considerthe amountof rubbishthat peopleleavebehind them.I think placeswith lovelytropicalbeachesare at a very high risk of gettingruined,as many touriststhink nothing of dropping litterthere and ships at sea also contributeto the pollution. IVick;True,but I alsofeelthatthe sheernumberof tourists is causingharmto the environment by walkingeverywhere. The authoritiestend to protect the main buildings in importantarchaeologicalsites from wear and tear by roping them off, but areas in the countrysidemay suffer from erosionbecauseof countlesswalkerson mountain pathsand forestwalks.
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Answers for Model Interview (Part 3) - freshair,longwalks,admirethe 1 countryside scenery,off the beatentrack - glamour,excitement, nightlife, big city shopping archaeological site - interested in history/visiting museums famouslandmark - tick off on their "must see" list tropical beach - good for families with small children,exotic, soak up the sun,unspoiltand tranquil,away from the crowds - fashionable,cheapwinterofiers, ski resort cheerfuland festiveatmosphere olacesin which touristscan causethe most harm: - tropicalbeach:rubbishand litter,sea pollution - the countryside:erosion caused by walkers on mountainpathsand forestwalks Pasl 4 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: How can tourists benefitthe places they visit? Natasha;Well, in the first placethe economyof an area benefits,as touristsspend money during their stay. Not only that, but many job opportunitiesare created in shops, restaurants,hotels and the like, hence reducing the rateof unemployment. Nick; Added to that, I would also like to say that when peoplevisita placethey interactwith anothercultureand there is an exchangeof new ideas.This can benefitnot only the local people but the touriststhemselves,as it's very importantto haveanotherstandardagainstwhich to measureour own culture. Interlocutor:ls it betterto visit placeson your own or as part of a packagetour? Natasha:I think a packagetour offersmore advantages, as everythingis plannedfor you and you don't have to worryaboutbookingflightsor accommodation. Also,the organisersmake sure you see the highlightsof a place and even lay on tour guides so you get detailed informationthat you might otherwisemiss. Nick; I'm afraid I don't agree.I don't like the aspect of being organisedas part of a group. I much preferto do thingsat my own paceand changeplansatthe lastminute if I feellikeit. Maybeit's a way to meetnew people,but on the other hand, you don't always have the freedom to pleaseyourselfand be on your own when you feel like it. lnterlocutor;Thankyou. That is the end of the test. Answers for Model Interuiew (Part 4) 1 Natasha: - economy boosted by money spent by tourists - new job opportunitiescreated
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2 Natasha: A package tour, because flights and accommodationare alreadybooked,and you don'tmissseeingthe mainhighlights of a place Nick: On your own, as a package tour is too organisedand doesn'tgive you enough freedomof choice
SpeakingTest5 Part 2 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: In this part of the test, I'm going to give each of you two photographs.I'd like you to talk about your photographson your own for abouta minute,and alsoto answera shortquestionaboutyourpartner'sphotographs. They Rowan,it'syourturnfirst.Hereareyourphotographs. showtwo differentkindsof socialproblems.l'd likeyou to comparethe photographs, and saywhat actionshouldbe takento dealwiththesesocialproblems. Rowan: OK then. Well, of course,the first photograph shows us someonewho is out on the street,obviously homelessand asking for money and being ignored by passers-by.The second photograph,on the other hand, dealswiththe problemof litteras we can see a lifterbin in a park which obviouslyhasn'tbeen emptiedrecentlyand is full to overflowing.ln the short term, homelesspeople need a place to stay and somethingto eat. Therefore,I believethe governmentshouldmakean effortto increase the number of shelters they provide for temporary accommodation. In the long term,though,the problemof homelessnesscan only be solved by providingthese peoplewith some kind of permanentemployment.So it's absolutelynecessarythat there be some kind of job retrainingschemesto enablethem to learnnew job skills. We,as individuals, can alsodo our bit. Everybodyoughtto make some kind of effort,whetherit's volunteeringin a soup kitchenor just donatinga few unwantedclothesor toys - everylittlemakesa difference.Litteris anothersocial problemthat needstackling.The authoritiesurgentlyneed to provide a sufficientnumber of litter bins as well as organisingregularclean-upsin placeslike these.But as individuals, we shouldalltryand recyclethingsas muchas possible,so lessrubbishwill be created.lf we go out for a picnic,we shouldmakesure we take our litterhome and leavea cleanerenvironmentbehindus. Interlocutor:Thankyou. Beatrice,which of thesesocial problemsdo you feel is moreseriousin your country? Beatrice: Hmmm ... well, it's not that we don't have homelesspeople in my country- we do. But I feel that
throwinglitter is a more seriousproblembecauseit's such a widespreadpractice.Peopleneedto be totallyreeducatedto see that leavinglitter lying around poses a threatto public healthand safety. Interlocutor: Thank you. Now, Beatrice,here are your photographs.They show peoplein two differentkinds of eatingplaces.l'd likeyou to comparethe photographs, and say why peoplemight eat at placeslike these. Beatrice:Right ... let's see. I can see a streetbarbecue stall in photograph C with a customer queuing up, probablywaitingto get hisorder.In photographD thereare two young people- they look like they know each other prettywell - sittingdown in a fast food restauranthavinga meal. I think that the person in the first photographis buying himself a barbecued snack as he finds it convenient,becausehe is on the go and has no timefor a sit-downmeal.Shoppersoftenfind this a usefulplaceto eatwhenthey'rehungry- or evenworkingpeopleon their lunch breakmight go there.As it's only a snack,it might not be verysatisfyingif you'rereallyhungry,however.The people at the fast food restaurant,on the other hand, are obviouslythere enjoyingthe socialoccasionas much as the meal.We can tellthisfromthe way theyare sittingand smilingat eachother.My guessis that theygo therequite regularlyas they are probablygood friends and enjoy meetingup to catchup on eachother'snewsfrom time to time. lt would probablybe a good placeto go if you had time on your handsas you can usuallystaythereas long as you want and enjoy some tasty tood in a cheerful atmospherewhilstchaftingto your friends.You mightfind you end up wastingquitea bit of time there,though,and somepeoplewouldprefertobe outdoorsdoingsomeform of exercise. Interlocutor: Thank you. Rowan, do you ever eat at thesekindsof places? Rowan: I occasionallybuy something from a street barbecueif I'm in a hurry but I preferto take it home to eat it as it's more comfortablethat way. I often go to fast food restaurants- for social reasons,as Beatricesaid but I don't always order food, as it's not particularly healthythere- | usuallyjust havea soft drink instead. Answers for Model Interview (Part 2) Rowan: homelessness - governmentshould increase number of temporaryshelters - job retrainingschemes(to decrease unemployment) - volunteerin soup kitchens - donateclothes/toys lifter - authoritiesneed to providemore litterbins - organiseregularclean-ups - individuals shouldrecycle - take our litterhome afterpicnics
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suitablemusiciansand location,not to mentionand all the heavyequipmentyou'd have to carry round. An indoor theatricalpedormanceat the school would be a better choice,as studentshave put on plays before. Rowan:True. I guess ticket salesfor a play could also be profitable,as a theatreproductionis more likelyto attract peopleof all ages. Beatrice: Exactly.And althoughrehearsalswould need a lot of preparation,the school has more experienceof drama,as you say.We'renot evengoingto considera car boot sale,right?| mean,peoplesellingoff theirold clothes and other stufffrom the backs of their cars - who wantsto buy someelse'ssecond-handrubbish? Rowan: No, definitelythe worst idea. Apart from that, just imaginestandingaroundin a fieldall day.lf it startsto rain, lotsof stuffon displaywill get ruined.Not my ideaof a fun day out! Beatrice: So probably the best way to raise money for charitywould be to put on a theatricalperformance.lt would be indoorsandwouldbe similartosomeof the schoolplays in the past.Whatwouldbe yoursecondchoice? Rowan:Oh,apartfroma play,I thinka good ideawouldbe the carwashschemeas it's relatively easyto organiseand would be very popularwith elderlypeoplewho are unable to do it themselves. Beatrice: Fine.A theatricalperformanceand the car wash schemeit is, then. Answers for Model Interview (Part 3) 1 sponsoredrun - good incentivefor people who like sports BUT difficult to organise collection of sponsorshipmoney, risk of bad weather gardening - jobs all year round,arrangejobs in good weather BUT not everyone has a garden, very physicallydemanding car wash scheme- mostfamilieshavea car, easyto assignvolunteers,popularwith elderlypeople open air concert - attractmanyteenagersBUT have to find musicians/location,carry heavy equipment, risk of bad weather theatrical - previous experience of school pertormance plays, attract people of all ages BUT rehearsalsneed a lot of preparation - risk of bad weather,not everyone car boot sale likesbuyingsecond-hand They choose a theatricalperformanceand a car wash scheme.
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Test6 Speaking Pafi 2 (Model Interview) Interlocutor: In this part of the test, I'm going to give each of you two photographs.I'd like you to talk about your photographson your own for about a minute,and also to answer a short question about your partner's photographs.Carla, it's your turn first. Here are your
photographs. They show two different types of emergencyservices.l'd like you to compare the photographs,and say how these emergencyservices help people. Carla: Well, to begin with, in the first photographthere are some firemenholdinga hosetryingto put out a fire and in the secondphotographthereare two ambulance men. I think they are calledparamedics.The peoplein both photosare dealingwith emergencies. So, how do theseemergencyserviceshelppeople?Well,firefighters control and put out fires. What's more, they rescue people from burning buildings or places where an accidenthas happened.Theyare also calledout if there is a bomb scare.Anotherimportantservicethey provide is teachingpeopleaboutfire safetyby going into schools and givingtalks.Now,in the secondphoto,you can see paramedicstaking an injuredperson on a stretcherout of an ambulance,probablytowardsthe hospital.Not only do the ambulanceseryicestransferpatients,they have to act quickly when they arriveat the scene of an accident.To startwith, they check to see if the patientis breathingproperlyand mustquicklydecidewhetherthe patientcan be movedor not. In additionto this,they can give immediatetreatment,like dressingwounds,giving providingoxygenand can resuscitation, mouth-to-mouth revivesomeonewhose heartstops beating. lnterlocutor; Thankyou. Dan,which emergencyservice wouldyou say is moredifiicultto work for? Dan.'Mmm ... In my opinion,bothjobs are quitedifficult when becausetheremustbe a lot of pressure,especially people's lives are at stake. lt shouldn't be forgotten though,that firefightersalso risktheirown livesto save us. So, for this reason, I think working for the fire emergencyserviceis far moredifficult. lnterlocutor: Thank you. Now, Dan, here are your photographs.They show people doing two different types of jobs. I'd like you to comparethe photographs, and say why peoplechooseto do thesejobs. Dan; Well... in the firstphotographtherearefourwomen modellingoutfitsof differentcolours.Theycould be of a fashionshow but I think it's most likelythey are in a studio on a fashionshoot. In the second photograph there is a vet wearinga blue uniformand she is treatinga dog. From my point of view,the peoplewho choosedo thesekindsof jobs are likelyto be very different.A person would who is tall, slim and has plentyof self-confidence makea good model.lf you ask me, peopleusuallychoose to becomemodelsbecausetheyenjoythe limelightand like the world.Theydon't mindworkinglong,irregular travelling it hoursif meansgettingpaidwelland havingthe chanceto work in glamourouslocations.As for beinga vet, it seems to me thatpeoplewho loveanimalschooseto becomevets. They would find the job very rewardingbecausethey are able to help animalsget better.In my opinion,this line of workwouldsuitsomeonewho is responsible and who can
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Carla:Now,whileon the subjectof rubbish,we should recycleas much as possible.lt can reducethe amountof naturalresourceswe use. I read somewherethat more energy is used to make completelynew packagingthan recyclingfrom old. Can you believethat? Dan: That'sa surpriselAh... don't forget,more recycling resultsin lesslandfillspacebeingused,too. Right,another thing that we could do to help the environmentis walk or cycleto work and schoolinsteadof driving.lt would leadto fewer cars on the road and, therefore,less air pollution... and come to think of it, lessfuel would be wasted,too. Carla:Couldn'tagreewith you more. Dan; We shouldall be carefulaboutusingtoo muchwater, too. A runningtap wastesso muchwater.Thiswastecould be avoidedby just checkingand making sure we don't leavetaps runningin the middleof doing something. Carla: Oh, you mean like brushingour teeth?You have a point.I haveto admit,I sometimesforget.l'll makesure to do that from now on. Ok. How about giving moneyto charity?Thereare manyenvironmentalorganisationsout there.Theyalso keep us informedabout problemsfacing the world.Therefore,by giving moneythey can continue theirgood work. Dan.' Mmm ... That's true. OK. lf familieswant to get involved,which two actions would be the easiest for them to do? Carla: Well, certainly not cleaning up the beach. Although it's worth the effort, it would require a lot of organisation; firstly, getting the family. together and decidingon a day to go, then makingyour way to the beach,followedby some realhardwork and gettingyour hands dirty. Of course,you'll also haveto do it regularly to keep the beach clean. Dan; Well, I suppose plantinga tree is not that simple, either.Not all familieshave gardens.And trading in the familycarfor bicyclesis an interesting idea,but whatwould you do if you wantedto go on a familyouting?Or do a big shop at the supermarket? Surelyyou'd needa car,then. Carla: Recyclingis quite easyto do as a family.But you need to get organised and have recyclingfacilitiesin your area. So, that leavesus with donating money and watchinghow much waterwe use. Dan.'Well, it doesn't take much effortto make sure you in your home.So don't leavetaps runningunnecessarily I thinkthat'sthe easiestthing a familycan do. Carla: Also, I imaginegiving moneyto an environmental charitywould also be easy becausethereare severalways you can donate- for instance,to a personwith a collection box in the streetor online,and it'sso quick.I say,it'sa good way to help if you havethe money but not the time. Dan.'Sowe'vedecided,then?Not usingtoo muchwater and giving money to charity are the easiestways for familiesto help the environment, althoughwe do agree that the other ways are just as important. Carla:Yes,they are.
Speoking Ski,llsKey Answers for Model Interview (Part 3) - plant more trees 1 deforestation litteron beaches - cleanup beaches - ride a bicycleto school/work air pollution - don't leavetaps running wasteof water environmental organisations lackfundslmoney - give money to an charity environmental using too much - recyclerubbish landfillspace The two easiestactionsfor a familyto do are - not to leavetaps running(becauseno effort required/inthe home) - to donatemoneyto an environmental charity (becauseseveralwaysto donate/quick/good if you haveno time) Part 4 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: Can you think of other ways in which peoplecan savewater in their homes? Dan.'You shouldmakesureyou fix all leakytaps and toilets as it's amazinghow much water they can waste.Another way is to have short showers instead of baths. Taking showersusesmuch lesswaterthanfillinga bathtub. Carla: Anotherarea where water can be saved is in the garden.lf you want to wateryour garden,you should do it in the earlymorningor lateevening.Wateringwhenit's hot and sunny is wasteful because most of the water evaporatesbeforethe plantsget a chanceto use it. Interlocutor: In what other ways can we make people awareof how to savethe environment? Carla:Well,postersare a good idea,but to reacha wider audienceI think W advertisinghas more impact.Also, I saw a documentarylast night on global warming.These kinds of things make people aware of environmental problems.Whether people do somethingabout it is anothermatter.., Dan: I know that childrenin schools are now being taught how to be environmentallyfriendly in their lessons.Hopefully,when they grow up and have their own families,they will teach their own childrenhow to protectthe environment. lnterlocutor: Thankyou. That is the end of the test. Answers for Model Interview (Part 4) 1 Dan: fix leaky taps/toilets,take showersinsteadof baths Carla:watergardenin earlymorningor lateevening 2 Carla:W advertising, documentaries Dan.' learning about the environmentin schools, parentsteachingtheirchildren
Test7 Speaking Panl 2 (Model Interview) Interlocutor: In this partof the test,I'm goingto giveeach of you two photographs.I'd like you to talk about your photographson your own for abouta minute,and alsoto answera shortquestionaboutyour partner'sphotographs. Thomas,it's your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show two differenttypes of leisureactivities.I'd like you to comparethe photographs,and say which activity wouldbe morelikelyto appealtoa teenager. Thomas:Ok, let's see. In the first photographthere are three people playing basketballin the fresh air. In the secondphotographsomeoneis doingsomekindof puzle. Ah ... it's that Japanesepuzzleeverybodyseems to be doing these days - Sudoku.My best friend lovesthem. Although I can't really see the point myself,I feel a lot of people,like my friend,get a senseof satisfactioneverytime theymanageto finisha squareand I hearit'sveryaddictive. It's an activitythat can be done anywhere;on the train, at home, in the park; so it's very convenient.However,you need to be interestedin mathsand not all teenagerslike doing mentalactivitiesin theirfreetime.A lot of teenagers preferbeing outdoorsand activeso maybeplayinga sport suchas basketballis moreappealingto themthanSudoku. Eventhoughthereis a riskof injuryin basketball, teenagers could reallyenjoy the social and competitiveaspectof the game. The way I see things, both activitieshave their positiveand negativesidesbut basketball,mainlyfor social reasons,wouldappealmoreto a teenager. Interlocutor:Thankyou. Sarah,which of these activities do you think requiresmoreskill? requiresome Sarah; Mmm ... Actually,lthink bothactivities sort of skill, but in differentways. To completea Sudoku puzle, you needmathematical skiIls.To playbasketbalI welI you need to be physicallyskilled.At a push I'd haveto say that to play basketballwell a personneeds a lot of skill as techniqueis important.You haveto practicebouncingand passingthe ballto other playersand shoot it so that it goes in the basket. lnterlocutor: Thank you. Now, Sarah, here are your photographs. TheyshowMo differentfamilyrelationships. I'd like you to comparethe photographs,and say how thesefamilymembersshowtheycarefor eachother. Sarah; Right.I can see a motherfeedingher child in the first photographwhereasin the second photographan elderly gentlemanis sitting in a chair with two young boys. They mustbe his grandchildren. He has one grandsonsittingon his legs... erm ... lap ... yes ... and the othergrandsonis standingbesidehim. They are outdoorswhilethe mother and child in the first photographare in the kitchen.The key differencebetween the photographsis that one shows physical care and the other shows emotionalcare. The mother in the first photographis giving physicalcare .by
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taught.EveryoneI know spendstime on theircomputersat home anyway,for example,sendingemails,downloading music and browsing.In fact, I think young peoplecould know more about computersthan most teachers. Thomas: Mmm, maybeyou have a point. I supposethe last thing studentswould want to do as an extraschool activityis to sit at a desk and put more stress on their eyes and back. I think they'd preferto be more active, like join a sports club or something.Footballis great exercise and it's a sociable activity, unlike computer lessons.Also,the fresh air has its benefits. Sarah: Yes,that'strue althoughit dependson the weather. What happensif it rains?And haveyou thoughtaboutwhat would happenif a studentliked it too much?They may become football fanaticsand focus only on upcoming matchesratherthan their school work. Thomas: (laughs)Ohl That'ssilly. Sarah; Well, it could happen.All right, what about balleP Likefootball,there is the riskof injury,but it keepsyou very fit and flexible,tones muscleand buildsstrength.lt can be done indoorstoo, so bad weatherwouldn't be a problem. Thomas:Yes, but it's not everyone'scup of tea. I know some students wouldn't enjoy wearing pumps and a Answers for Model Interview (Part 2) tutu! lthink balletis more popularwith girls,anyway. Sarah; Mmm ... yes. That may be true. There'sa girls' Thomas: Doing Sudoku puzzleswould appeal more to a football team as well, isn't there? OK, football may be teenagerbecause it's not as expensiveas gotf and is a more popular than ballet with both mde and female popularcraze.Althoughgotf is an outdoorsport,it could be students.Now, how about the more creativeactivities? too slow-movingfor spofi teenagersand not everyonelives What do you think of painting? neara gotfcourse. Thomas: The best thing about paintingis that students Sarah:A mothergivesphysicalcare by feedingher child can expressthemselvesartisticallywhile learninga new so it can be healthyand strong. The grandfathergives skill.lt's a fantasticway to relaxat the end of a hard day emotionalcare and support by passingon wisdom and at school.lt can be expensivebuyingpaintsand brushes giving advice and spending quality time with his allthetime,though. grandchildren. Sarah: Playing music can also be expensive. Instrumentscan cost an arm and a leg. However, Part 3 (Model Interview) learning this new skill is another way for students to lnterlocutor: Now, I'd like you to talk about something themselvesand it can lead to a future career. express togetherfor aboutthreeminutes.I'd likeyou to imagineyour But I think what studentsfind most appealingis the fact school has decidedto cut back on its after-schoolactivities that they can entertainotherswith their music. due to a lackof fundsand you havebeenaskedto giveyour Thomas:Good point!Don'tforgetthat the manyhoursof opinion.First,talk to each otherabout how populareach of practicecan be unsociable,too. Despitethis, I think it's these activitiesis with students.Then choosetwo activities worth learningto play an instrumentbecause,as you thatyou thinkshouldbe removedfromthe weeklytimetable. say, music bringsso much pleasureto people. lthink anythingthat is Sarah;Mmm ...this is interesting. Sarah:lt's fun to entertainothersthroughdrama,as well. alreadyin the normalschool day shouldn'tbe offeredto Dramastudentsalso gain confidenceby performingon studentsafterschool.I mean,why haveextralT classes? stageand they learnhow to speakclearly.Studentshave Surelystudentspractisetheircomputerskillsall day long to work closelywith otherstudents.All in all, dramagives anywayin most subjects. studentsvaluablelifeskills. Thomas:I'm not too sure about that. Some studentsare Thomas:OK, but it's not easyto memoriseall those lines keenon lT becauseit's an importantskillto havein most jobs these days. Any extra help you can get to improve and drama wouldn't appeal to those studentsthat are incrediblyshy. Rehearsalscan take up a lot of time, too. your skillsis a good thing,wouldn'tyou say? But it's so differentto what's in the normal day-to-day Sarah:Yes, but most teenagersnow know how to use a timetablethat it shouldstayas an extra-curricular activity. computer and it seems most of what they know is setf-
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once, but soon realisedacting wasn't my strong point. So, I gave it up. I much preferfootballnow, anyway. Sarah; Unfortunately,I don't do any of these activitiesat the momentbecauseI'm verybusywithmy schoolwork. But I'd liketo havea go at playinga musicalinstrument. l've always wanted to play the violin. When I listen to someoneplayingthe violinit liftsme away.l'd loveto be able to have that kind of effecton someone.Next year, l'm goingto takethe extramusicclassat my school. lnterlocutor: Whatdo you think are some of the benefits of doing extraafter-schoolactivities? Sarah:Firstly,it givesstudentsthe chanceto try something other than what is in the school curriculum.You never know what specialtalents might be uncovered.I think theseactivitieshelpto makestudentsmoreconfident. Thomas: I think it's a way for students to relax and socialiseafterschool.lt keepsstudentsbusy,too. Many studentsget bored at home if they have nothingto do. Students usually enjoy after-schoolactivitiesbecause they can choose what they want to do and no one is forcingthem to be there. Answers for Model Interview (Part 4) 1 Thomas:football,used to do drama Sarah; none (would like to learnviolinnext year) 2 Sarah:givesstudentschanceto try somethingother than what is in the school curriculum,uncovers specialtalents,makesstudentsconfident Thomas: way to relax and socialiseafter school, keeps studentsfrom being bored, studentshave a choice (notforced),so enjoy the activities
Test8 Speaking Pafi 2 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: In this part of the test, I'm going to give each of you two photographs.l'd like you to talk about your photographson your own for about a minute,and alsoto answera shortquestionaboutyourpartner'sphotographs. Stella,it's your turnfirst.Hereare your photographs. They show two differentways of getting information.I'd like you to comparethe photographs,and say what the pros and cons of usingthesesourcesof informationare. Stella; Okay, let's have a look. In the first photograph there are two people watching televisionand in the secondthereare two teenagegirls usingthe library.Both the televisionand the librarycan give us information,but thereare prosand cons of usingboth methods.Well,one of the main advantagesof using televisionto find out informationis that it's convenientand immediate.You can just switch on the W in your living room and catch the breaking news stories of the day, read out by a newsreader. What'smore,watchingtelevisioncan be both a privateor socialactivityand it can be an entertaining way
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contrary,he looksextremelyfriendlyand approachablegood at interactingwith others,I'd say. lnterlocutor: Thankyou. Stella,do you think we should judge people'scharactersby the clothesthey wear? Stella: I think you can get some idea about a personby whatthey are wearing,but you can't alwaysbe right.You can neverknow a person'sfull storyor circumstancesso it's not fair to judge someone just by their clothes. Besides,I believeit's a person'spersonalitythat really counts and it's important to get to know the person beforemakingany kind of judgement. Answers for Model Interview (Part 2) Stella; T.V. - pros: convenient, immediate, private and socialactivity,entertaining - cons: informationtends to emphasiselocal events, get one side of the story, restrictedto specifictimes library - pros: can use at times suited to you, wide selection of reliable sources, borrow books - cons: not latest news, travelling there inconvenient, too much time searching for information,need to know how to find whatyou'relookingfor Tom:
punk girl The way she'sdressedshowsshe is individual, wants to make a statement. doesn't like followingthe rulesof the establishment and likes listeningto punk music. conseruativeman The way he's dressedshowshe is businesslike and efficient,not very fashion-conscious,has conservativetastes in music. takes a keen interestin his careerand has mainstreamideas.
Part 3 (Model Interview) Interlocutor: Now, l'd like you to talk about something togetherfor aboutthreeminutes.I'd likeyou to imaginethat yourfriendhas recentlygraduatedfrom universityand wants to throw a party for all his family and friends.He has five venuesin mind.First,talkto eachotherabouthow suitable each of thesevenueswould be to hold a graduationpafty. Then choosetwo venuesthat you think would be the best placesto hold the party. Iom; We need to rememberthat people of all ages are likelyto cometo the partyas familymembersareinvitedas wellas friends. Stella; Yes. lt's not going to be easy to make everyone happy,but we can try.Okay,let'sconsiderthe options.Do you think it's a good ideato havethe partyon a beach?lt
SpeokingSkillsKey would be a lovelysetting,don't you think?Young people would reallyenjoyit and peoplecouldgo swimmingif they wanted. Iom; lt's a nice idea, but I think the beach might not be very comfortablefor the older guests.lt's also not that easy for everyoneto get to a beach.Some people may havefar to travel.And imagineif it rained.Bad weathercould affect a party like that. Sfelfa.'lt's a pity.I supposeyou'reright,though.Thebeach would be more suitablefor youngerguestsfor sure,and we can't forget about the older familymembers,like the grandparents. Okay,whatabouta picnicin the park,then? A park is more convenientto get to and guestswill be surroundedby naturein a pleasantsetting.That should appealtoallages. Iom.'That wouldbe a greatidea.However,don't you see, the weatherwould be a problemagain?The picnicwould haveto be cancelledon a rainyday. Stella; Well, everyonecan bring their umbrellas,just in case ... only joking! But you have to admit, it'd be fairly cheap becauseeach guest can bring their own food and they could play games and havea lot of fun. Iom.'Mmm ...theywillneedto carryeverything to the park but, yes it's a good place to hold the party, weather permitting,of course. Stella; Good, I'm happy you agree. So, any other suggestionsfor venues? Iom.' Well, I think the party should be held at home. lt would be comfortablebecauseit's a familiarplace,the hosts would have no need to traveland it won't cost that much. Stella; Well,I don't know about you but I don't likethe idea of havingto clean up allthe messafterwards.That'sa lot of time and hardwork.Also,don'tforgetthatthingscouldget damagedin the home.So it couldwork out moreexpensive in the end. And you haveto admit, it's not very exciting,is it? How memorablewoulda partyat home be? Now,a boat partywould be fabulous!The boat staffcan servethe food to the guestsand it would be reallyexcitingand unusual. Tom: ... and expensive. Stella: Mmm... Tom: ... and guestsmay get seasick.I certainlywould. I hate boats! Stella: (sighs)Okay then, where else could we hold the party? Iom; How about a restaurant?lt's the ideal place to hold this kind of party.lt may turn out to be a littleexpensive,but not as much as hiringa boat. Besides,it would be held indoorsso bad weatherwouldn'truinthe party.Therewill be deliciousfood so everyonecan leavesatisfiedand full. Stella; Yes, as a venue it's a good choice. lt'll cater to all ages, except maybe very young childrenwho may get a littlebored,but you can't haveeverything. Iom: That's true. Right,we must decide on two of these venuesfor the graduationparty.Well,as a first choice,I
think we both agreed on the restaurantbeing the best placeto havethe party becausemost guestswould enjoy the food and it doesn't need to rely on good weatherfor it to go ahead. Stella:Yes.You didn't likethe ideaof havingthe pafi on a boat or at the beach.And I didn't agreewith it being in the home.So that leavesus withthe picnicin the park. Tom.'Mmm ... well,the parkwould be a suitableplacefor the party,if it doesn'train,becauseit'sfairlycheapand fun for all ages,young and old alike. Stella; Yes, it's a good secondchoice. Answers for Model Interview (Part 3) - lovely setting, young people would 1 beach enjoy it, could go swimmingBUT not comfortablefor older guests, people may have far to travel, can be affected by bad weather - convenienttogetto, naturalandpleasant picnic surroundings,fairly cheap, can play games BUT bad weather would be a problem,needto carryeverythingto park - comfortableand familiar, no travel for home hosts,won'tcost much BUTcleaningup messis a lotof timeand hardwork,things could get damaged,not very exciting boat - staff can serve food, exciting, unusual BUTexpensive,guestsmay get seasick restaurant - indoors so not affected by weather, delicious food BUT could be a little very young childrenmay get expensive, bored The candidateschoosethe restaurant(most guests wouldenjoyit, doesn'trelyon good weather)and the picnic (cheap,fun for all ages). Part 4 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: In your opinion,does a good partydepend on the numberof peopleinvited? Iom,'Well,as lsee it, you can havea good timewithjust a smallnumberof people.lf you invitepeoplewithsimilar intereststhey are likelyto talk and get on with each other and that makesa good party.Besides,I thinkthat having fifty people at your party is too much. I always feel uncomfortableat parties like that, where I don't know anyoneand I haveto speak over the noiseto be heard. Stella; I don't agreeat all. lt's not a party if thereare only a handfulof people.That would be more like a normal day for me. A real party should have lots of people dancingand enjoyingthemselves.As for inviiingpeople with the same interests... surelyit's betterto mix it up a bit? Invitinga lot of people from all backgroundswith differentinterestsmakes a party exciting,At partieslike
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Test9 Speaking Paft 2 (Model Interuiew) lnterlocutor: In this part of the test, l'm going to give each of you two photographs.I'd like you to talk about your photographson your own for abouta minute,and also to answer a short question about your partner's photographs.Tim, it's your turn first. Here are your photographs.They show people in situationsrelatedto I'd likeyou to comparethe photographs companionship. you feel it is better for people to stay say whether and or to alone be surroundedby friends. 7im: Well, to begin with, in the first photographthere is a teenagegirl who appearsto be alone. However,in the secondphotograph,I can seea groupof friends sittingarounda campfirelisteningto musicand probably singing songs. I don't feel that the girl in the first photographis unhappy,she seemsto be enjoyingher own company and daydreaming. In the second photograph,the people look as if they might be on a camping trip and know each other well. Personally,I
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think that everyoneshould have some closefriendsso thatthey can sharetheirproblemswiththem and receive helpand adviceduringdifficulttimes.On the otherhand, it's very importantto have some privatetime too so that you can pursue differentinterestsand do what you like when you like. I feel sure that being alone can cause some peopleto feel isolatedand less confidentabout themselvesand thosepeoplewho havea largenumber of friends often feel upset when their friends let them down. All in all though, I believethat everyoneshould havesomefriendsthat are understandingand wantto be aroundyou. Lifewould be boringwithoutthem. Interlocutor;Thankyou. Jenny,why do you think some peoplehavea problemmakingfriends? Jenny: Well,I feel surethat it's shyness.Beingshy and not havingconfidencepreventspeoplefrom expressing themselvesand getting along with others. lt's hard to make new friends if you have poor self-esteemand I believe that it's a difficult problem to overcome. lf someoneisn't able to make small talk or lacks social skills,thenthey needto try reallyhardto becomea little moreoutgoing. lnterlocutor: Thank you. Now, Jenny, here are your photographs. They show two different learning experiences. l'd like you to comparethe photographs, and say howtheseactivities helpchildrenlearnaboutthe worldaroundthem. Jenny: Well,I thinkthe firstphotographshowsa mother and her young son cooking in the kitchen.They are bakingsome biscuitsand she is probablyencouraging him to watchand join in. The child seemsto be paying close attentionand looks very serious,so perhaps he feels importantthat he's involvedin the preparation.ln the second photograph,there's a man and a girl together in the garden. They could be father and daughterand appearto be doing some gardening.lt looks like he is showingher some new plantsand that she is givinghim a helpinghand.Personally, I thinkthat both activitiesare a great way for young children to becomeawareof the world aroundthem and givethem a senseof responsibility. Firstof all,cookinghelpsthem with simplemaths,readingand vocabularyas they have to measurequantities and followrecipes.Also,theylearn about nutritionand healthyeating habits.Then there's gardening,which teaches children about science becausethey can watch livingcreaturesin their natural habitat and see vegetables and plants grow over a period of time. In addition, parents can show their childrenhow to keep recordsand chartsto keeptrack of how individualplants are growing and how they are affected by the weather. Finally, both cooking and gardeningencourageyoung peopleto cooperatewith others,whileat the sametimethey providethe childwith exciting learning experiencesand lasting childhood memones.
Speoking Sk/h Key Interlocutor: Thank you. Tim, what activitiescan you rememberdoingas a child? TIm: Actually,I used to spend a lot of time in the garden with my dad. He wouldwaterthe flowerswhile I collected bugs in jars. I had them on my shelvesin my bedroom and my mum usedto screamsometimesif she saw one of them move. lt took a lot of patienceto watch insects on a hot day but I liked to see how they got their food and wherethey went all day long.
landmarkand there's nearly always a museum on site where he can get extra informationabout it. Most people get an excellentidea abouta countryfrom learningabout its pastand seeinghow it stillinfluenceslocalculturetoday. Iim.' Mmmmm ... that's a very good point, he's sure to suggestthat himselfso we'll haveto arrangea day visiting as many monumentsas we can. Perhapshe would enjoy takinga look at the LocalHistoryMuseum,too. I'm pretty sure that next week there's a photographyexhibition showingold photosof the town.Whatabouttakinghim to Answers for Model Interview (Part 2) a musicalor theatricaleventwhile he's heretoo? lt would be interestingfor him to watch a performancein a different Iim; Beingon your own meansyou can enjoy your own company and have time to pursue your own interests, language to his own and I'm sure he'd be able to but you might feel isolatedand lackingin confidence. understandsome of it. Jenny: Yes,that sounds like a good idea.He'd havethe Beingwith friendsis betterbecauseyou can shareyour chance to admire our traditionalcostumes,songs and problemsand receivehelp and advice. Jenny: Cooking helps children learn simple maths, music.Thereare plentyof productionsand concertson at readingand vocabulary,as well as healthyeatinghabits. this time of the yearand filledwith localtalent.Although,I Gardeningteachesthem aboutthe naturalenvironment still think that visitinga historicalmonumentis by far the most interestingthing to do becausehe can learnabout and they also learnrecordkeepingskills. the past. Iirn.' Hmmmmm... Yes ok, we'vealreadyagreedon that, Part 3 (Model Interview) but I haveto admit,I'd stilllike him to samplesomeof our lnterlocutor: Now, I'd like you to talk about something localcuisineand see how it's servedwhilehe's here. togetherfor about three minutes.I'd like you to imagine Well, he's bound to do that anyway.I think he'd Jenny: that your penfriendfrom abroadis visitingyou nextweek probably enjoy exploring the busy street markets and and would like to find out as much as he can aboutyour shoppingareaswhere he'd find a lot of bargains.Most country.Hereare some ideasyou might like to consider peoplewhen they'reabroad like to pop into shops and regardinghis visit. First,talk to each other about how comparepricesto the ones back home. effective theseideaswouldbe in helpinghimto experience Iim; Yes, he may want to take some souvenirsback with the localculture. Thendecidewhichtwo ideashe should him so he could buy someof the localhandicrafts suchas definitelytry. ceramicsand leathergoods that are producedby skilled Tim; Firstof all,I don'tthinkthatattendinga footballmatch craftsmen. Therearesomeuniqueshopsin the heartof the would be top of my list.Therewould probablybe a great city sellingtraditionalgoods that you can only find in this atmospherewith all the excitedfans watchingtheir home partof the world.And I thinkpricesare reasonable, too. team play,but I don't see how he'd learnanythingabout Jenny: Well, that's it then, now that we both agree. the country. Shoppingand visitinga historicalmonumentare the two Jenny: Yes, but studyingcultureis also about observing things that he shouldn'tmissout on whilehe's peoplein ordinaryeverydaysituationsand places.Also, I stayinghere.Although,oncehe arrives,he may havesome think that it would be a lovelyopportunityfor him to see totallydifferentideas about what he wantsto do! people of differentbackgroundsand generationscome Tim: Al leastwe havean idea now what we're going to do. togetherto supporttheirteam. I shall look forwardto our shoppingspreethen and leave Tim; No sorry,I don't think I'd suggestfootballas it's not you to take him aroundthe monuments! gameand not culturalenough- footballis an international specificto one culture.Anyway,I expecthe'd learnmore Answers for Model Interview (Part 3) about the place by sampling local dishes in a nice - observe local people tn 1 footballmatch traditionalrestaurant. Someof themare packedwithlocals everyday situation BUT not and he couldtry deliciousauthenticfood whileat the same specific to one culture, too timewatchingwhatotherpeoplewereeatingand howthey international were behaving. - authentictraditionalfood, watch localcuisine Jenny: I don't know,he would probablyfind some of the localdinersBUTmightfindfood food strange and l'm not sure whether most of our strange,not to his taste specialitieswould suit his taste. He'd probablypreferto historical monument exampleof ancientarchitecture, visita historicalmonumentto see examolesof our ancient see a nationallandmark.learn architecture. lt would be a chanceto visita national abouta country'spast
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They choosehistoricalmonumentsand shopping. Panl, 4 (Model Interview) Interlocutor.' What might the benefits of having a penfriendbe? Tim.'Well,if you ask me, usually,when two peoplehave a connection,but live in differentcountries,it's easy to learn about each other's culture and learn a new languageor evenbrushup on an old one throughwriting to one another.Someonecan gathera lot of information about their penfriend'slifestylethat cannot be found in guide booksor touristbrochures. Jenny: I'd also like to mentionfrom personalexperience that having a penfriendcan also take away loneliness. I've been exchanginglettersfor five years now. lt's quite excitingto be in contactwith someonefrom abroad and hearall theirnews.lt can open up a new windowon the world. Interlocutor ls there a particularcountryyou would like to visit,anllf so, what things would you like to learn about it? Iim.'Hmmmmm... I'd liketo learnmoreaboutBrazil.lt's home to some of the world's greatest footballers,so attendinga localfootballgame would be prettyexciting, I imagine.Apart from that, Brazil is also known for its many varietiesof LatinAmericandance. I'm a dance fan myself,so I'd reallyappreciatebeing able to see some live performancesof genuinelocal talent. Jenny:Well, I'd like to find out more about Egypt.I have read about the fantasticarchitectureof the Pyramidsand the ancienttemplesso, of course,I'd visitthem.But I'd also liketo go shoppingin a realEgyptiansouk.I'lreheardyou at the stallsthereand can buy fabulousorientalhandicrafts I'd likethe chanceof actuallyseeingthe craftsmenat work. lnterlocutor: Thankyou. That is the end of the test. Answers for Model Interview (Part 4) 1 Tim: You can learn about each other's culture, practiseyour languageskills and find out things about a differentlifestyle Jenny: A penfriendcan stop you feeling lonelyand open up a new windowon the world 2 Tim: Brazil- local footballmatches;LatinAmerican dance Jenny: Egypt- the architectureof the Pyramidsand the ancienttemples;an Egyptiansouk market
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Test10 Speaking Part 2 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor: In this part of the test, I'm going to give each of you two photographs.I'd like you to talk about your photographson your own for about a minute,and also to answer a short question about your partner's photographs.Myra, it's your turn first. Here are you photographs.They show relationshipsbetween people and animals.I'd like you to comparethe photographs, and say how the relationshipsbetweenthe people and the animalsdiffer. Myra: OK right ... well obviouslythe photographsshow two completely different relationships,While the first photo shows us a policeman with a police dog, the second photo shows a woman holding her cat in her I arms.Umm, policedogs have a workingrelationship, suppose you'd call it, with the police force as they are highly prized for their intelligenceand ... er ... most importantly,their sense of smell. They can sniff out drugs, weaponsand even bombs and are also used to track down criminalsand missingpersons.Of course, they're speciallytrainedto do this and to follow specific commands.The policemust reallytrustthem,and these dogs have even been known to give their life protecting an officer.Unlikethe policedog, the womanand her cat clearly enjoy a bond of affectionand companionship. Old people often suffer from boredom and loneliness and this is exactlywhere the cat comes in, as it gives them a creatureto care for, which gives the person a sense of importance in their lives. Very important, I shouldsay, is as well as the fact that cats havea calming effect and are said to reduce stress, depressionand even heartattacks!The cat also comes out a winner as they just lovetheirhome comforts!(laughs) Interlocutor: Thank you. Larry, which of these relationships do you think is the mostvaluable? Larry: That'sa tough one to answer!Policedogs can go places and do things that humans can't. So the relationshipbetween a dog and handler is valuable becauseit providessuch a usefulserviceto societyas a whole.On the other hand,cats as companionsprovidea source of emotional well-being to many people, especiallythose who live on their own, so I'd probably say the cat and owner relationshipis the most valuable. Interlocutor: Now, Larry, here are your photographs. They show two difierentkinds of lifestyles.I'd like you to compare the photographs,and say how the weather affectsthese people'slifestyles. Larry:Hm ... let'ssee now ...the weather.ln photograph C the people clearly live in a hot climate while in photographD we see the opposite- a place with a cold climate.In the firstphotograph,a familyare makingtheir way acrossthe desert,the mother and son on a camel,
SpeokingSkr:lls Key while the father seems to be leadingthe way on foot. lt must be scorchinghot there and terriblydry and dusty. Due to the extremeheat, all three of them are wearing loose flowingclothingthat coversthe whole body, so that they are well protectedfrom the sun. In this sort of climate, people probably try to avoid moving round much in the hot part of the day, as the journeyswould be so slow and tiring.I supposetheywouldhaveto travelin search of food and water, though, and for this reason meals might often be prepared and eaten outdoors, cookingsimplyovera wood fireor somethinglikethat.In the second photo the people also seem to be going somewhere,but this time they run the risk of slippingin the snow and hurting themselves.You'd have to tread carefully! There are such freezing temperaturesin a place like this that you would also need to wear warm heavyclothingand eat lots of hot warmingmealsto beat the severecold! The body burnsextracaloriesin a cold climateand as a consequencepeopletend to havediets which are richerin fats and carbohydrates. lnterlocutor: Thankyou. Myra,which lifestylewould you find harderto get used to? Myra: Actually,l've never liked very hot weather and I alwaysfeel it's easierto dress for the cold than for the heat- you just put on moreclothes!I'd saythat l'd find it easier to adjust to the lifestylein a cold climate, even though it might mean having to face hazardous conditionson the roads and possiblythe fact that you would haveto stay indoorsmore. Answers for Model Interview (Part 2) Myra: The policemanand the policedog havea working relationship.Dogs performa valuableservicefor society and the policerelyon them and trustthem.The woman and her cat have a bond of companionship.Lonely peoplehavesomethingto carefor and cats enjoy having a comfortablehome. I-arry:Peoplein a hot climatewearlightclothing,limitthe amount of travellingaround they do, and often prepare and eat meals outdoors. People in a cold climatewear warm heavy clothing, face hazardousroad conditions when movingaround,and havea dietwhichis richin fats and carbohydrates. Part 3 (Model Interview) Interlocutor: Now, I'd like you to talk about something togetherfor aboutthreeminutes.I'd likeyou to imaginethat your classmateStephanieis interestedin doing a student summerjob. She likesmeetingpeoplebut wouldprefernot to work in the evenings.Her school CareersAdviserhas givenherthe followingsuggestions. First,talkto eachother about the advantagesand disadvantagesof each summer job. Thenchoosetwo jobs that you would adviseher to do.
Myra: Right then, it might be a good idea to work as a babysitter.A family home is sure to be a comfortable workingenvironment. Larry: Mmm... Well, she'll be spending time with the childrenand the family,but is that enoughsocialcontact? We know that Stephanielikes meetingpeople.Another thing to consider is that babysitting usually involves working afternoonsand late evenings.She would prefer not to work eveningsif she could. Myra: That'strue.Anotherdisadvantageis that she'd need to think up creativeideasto entertainthe children.As you know,childrencan get boredvery easi$. l-arry: Okaythen,what aboutfruit picking?lt's a chanceto workoutsideduringsummerin the lovelysunshineandftesh air and it's a good way to see new places.You don't need experienceto do it either. Myra: Mmm... it's farm work so you'd have to wake up pretty early and it could be quite tiring ... you'd feel exhaustedat the end of the day. lt's physicallydemanding work, you know. Besides,I don't think that she would have the time to meet peopleand enjoy herself. Larry: Hey, that's not true. My Aunt Alice went fruit picking not so long ago. Althoughshe admittedthat the work was reallytough it wasone of the bestexperiencesof her life.She met peoplefrom all overthe place;farmersworkedtogether with peoplelike her. Everyweekendthey had parties. Myra: I didn'tknowthat.Soundslikefun, actually.I'm sure it'd be a memorableexperiencefor Stephanie,too. I-arry: lt would. Now, why doesn't she try a sales assistantjob? A lot of students I know work in shops. She'd be workingsociablehours and could enjoy a chat with customers. Myra: Erm... nottoo sureaboutthat.Whatif she getsa job in a big supermarket?You're not allowed to speak to customerstoo much, unlessyou are helpingthem. And sociable hours? A lot of supermarketsstay open all day and evening;some even24hours.So, she'dhaveto make sureshewasworkingday shiftsonly.Notto mentionbeing on yourfeet all day long. larry: I had in mind a smallcornershop, but yes, you do have a point.Thereseem to be more supermarkets than small shops these days, don't there? She'd need to be trained,too. Okay ... now let'stalk aboutthe lasttwo jobs; job and waitressjob. I thinkshe should a hotelreceptionist apply for a hotelreceptionistpositionratherthan a waitress job. Thereis the opportunityof meetingpeopleand it's not as physicallydemandingas being a waitresswhere you haveto be fast and efficient. Myra: Mmm... the prospects of promotion in the hotel industryare good,as well,and she will havethe chanceto practiseforeign languages.lt's a good way in for a future career.But she'llneedto be computerliterate. Larry:Yes,and dealingwith rudeguestsand complaintsis no pieceof cake.But in thisjob, the advantagesoutweigh
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Speoking SkillsKey the downsides,don't you think? Myra: I think so. Besides,as a waitress,you haveto deal with difficultcustomers,too, but you do get the chanceto talk to peopleand makeextramoneyfrom tips. I-arry: Like the babysittingand sales assistantjobs, the hoursas a waitressare not suitablefor Stephaniebecause she may haveto leavework very late at night. Okay, if she can negotiateher hoursto only work the day shift,then a job would be the bestoptionout of all of them. receptionist Myra: That makes sense. I would recommend the fruit pickingjob, too. Larry: Ah yes, the fruit pickingjob, if she doesn'tmind doing physicallydemandingwork, that is. lf I were her, I'd job definitelygo for the fruit pickingjob or the receptionist becausein both summerjobs, she would have a better chanceof meetingpeople. Myra: I agree.Providedthatshe can arrangethe righthours. Answers for Model Interview (Part 3) - comfortableworking environment 1 babysitter BUT limitedsocial contact (family and children),involvesworking afternoons and late evenings, need to think up creativeideasto entertainchildren - chanceto work outsidein sunshine fruit plcking and fresh air, a good way to see new places,don't needexperience BUT have to wake up early, physicallydemandingwork sa/es assrstant - need to be trained,be on your feet all day long, can enjoy a chat with customers(small shop), sociable workinghours(smallshop)BUTnot allowedto speak to customerstoo much (largesupermarket),have to make sure you do day-shift(large supermarket) hotelreceptionst-opportunityof meetingpeople,not physically demanding,prospectof promotion, chance to practise foreignlanguagesBUTneedto be computer literate,deal with rude guestsand complaints - chance to talk to people, make waftress extra money from tips BUT.have to be fast and efficient,deal with difficultcustomers,have to leave work very late at night They choose the hotel receptionistjob and the fruit pickingjob.
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Part 4 (Model Interview) lnterlocutor.' How important is a person's working environment? Larry: Well, what comes to my mind straightawayis the temperatureof the place you work in. I mean, if you're working in a stuffy room with no fresh air, chances are you'll fall asleep insteadof working.The environment needs to be neithertoo hot nor too cold if work is to be productive.Likewise,it's reallyimportantthe place is well lit. In my opinion,by far the best lightingis daylight,and you can't be expectedto work so etficientlyin a place with few windows! Myra: l'd have to agree with you. I also think that plants in a workplaceare a good idea, as not only do they increasethe amount of oxygen but they provide a cool restfulcolour and atmospherewhich, I feel, can actually make a person more focused and productive.And of course, for someone who does a sedentaryjob sitting down all day, a comfortable chair with the correct supportis a must! lnterlocutor: ls it valuable for teenagers to gain experienceby working part{ime? l-arry: Surely. Errm ... it's work experience,for a start, and will look good on theirfutureGV. Kids can also get their first taste of the workplaceand are thereforebetter ableto judge if theyfeelsuitedto a particularlineof work. And naturally, a part{ime job means they are less dependenton their parentsfor pocket money. Myra: Yes,that'sjust what I was going to say.Teenagers can learn the value of hard-earned cash and gain experiencein budgetingtheirmoney.What'smore,lfeel a part{ime job gives you the chance to, you know, become more mature and confident as you enjoy a measureof financialindependence. lnterlocutor: Thankyou. That is the end of the test. Answers for Model Interview (Parts 3 and 4) 1 larry: temperature/nottoo hot or too cold, enough freshair and daylight Myra; plants,comfortablechair with correctsupport for sedentaryworkers 2 Larry: work experience/lookgood on CV, first taste of workplace,less financiallydependenton parents Myra: learnvalueof moneyby earningit, experience in budgeting,become more matureand confident
