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Unit 1. Standard Test. Listening. Exercise 9.
Listen to the five different conversations. Circle the correct options.
Example You hear two friends talking about what
they’ll wear to a party.
Ben: What are you wearing to Tom’s party, Maria?
Maria: Don’t know yet, Ben. Maybe my new cool
T-shirt and jeans. That’ll be OK, won’t it?
B: Well, Tom said he’d asked everyone to dress up a
bit – you know, wear something smart.
M: Really? Well, in that case I’ll wear my flowery
dress – I don’t feel so comfortable in it, though.
B: Well, don’t worry, I’ll be wearing my stripy
sweater and tight jeans – I don’t really like them,
but they’re the only smart things I’ve got!
1 You hear a girl called Samantha talking to her
father
Samantha: What did you use to wear when you
were a student, Dad?
Dad: Well, let’s see, Samantha – a lot of people
would dress in sort of hippy clothes – you
know baggy trousers and flowers everywhere.
S: So is that what you wore?
D: Well, your mum did, but I’d already graduated
when I met her and I was working in a bank,
so I had to pay more attention to how I
looked. So it was well-fitted jackets and smart
trousers and ties for me. But I used to be
quite boring when I was a student – just jeans
and T-shirts – and not even cool ones
2 You hear a girl called Bella talking about when
her grandfather was young.
Bella: I was talking to my granddad about how
things used to be when he was young. Some
things have changed, but some are the same
– for me, anyway! He told me he’d go to
school on his bike every morning – and I do
that too. And he left school when he was 16
and got a job on his dad’s farm. OK, I haven’t
left school, but I still help Dad in the fields
on the farm. And of course he didn’t have a
laptop, or even a TV in the family – but he
used to go out dancing and things a lot more
than I do now, I think.
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3 You hear a boy called Jack talking about leaving
his home this morning.
Girl: There you are, Jack! We were wondering
where you were!
Jack: Sorry, everyone. I was just on the way here
when I remembered I hadn’t left the door key
for my younger brother to get into the house
when he got home – he’s lost his, so we’re
sharing my key. But I’d put it in my pocket
instead of hiding it in the usual secret place,
so I had to go back home again.
G: Well, you’re here now, and that’s all that
matters
4 You hear a boy called Mark talking to his friend
Chloe about his jumper.
Mark: You’re really interested in fashion, Chloe,
aren’t you?
Chloe: I am, yes – why? Do you want me to
come clothes shopping with you again? I’m
happy to help you choose something to wear.
M: No, it’s not that – it’s just this jumper my aunt
gave me. She made it herself, but I really
don’t like it. Look, it’s black and grey stripes,
and a bit tight …
C: Let’s see – what’s wrong with it? You could
wear it with some jeans – it’d look fine on
you. And if you don’t want to wear it, I will!
M: Would you really do that?
C: Absolutely!
5 You hear a girl called Amanda telling a friend
about some CDs
Boy: What are all these rock CDs on your
shelves, Amanda?
Amanda: Oh, they’re from my dad. He used to
ove all those bands when he was a student.
Then he sold his favourite CDs to get some
money, but now he’s started collecting them
again.
B: So why have you got them in your room?
A: Well, each time he buys one, he gets one
for me too – he says it’s part of my musical
education! And actually, I really like some of
the stuff. Some of the musicians were really
original, and their music’s great.
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Unit 1. Extra Test. Listening. Exercise 9.
Listen to the five different conversations. Circle the correct options.
Example You hear two friends talking about what
they’ll wear to a party.
Ben: What are you wearing to Tom’s party, Maria?
Maria: Don’t know yet, Ben. Maybe my new cool
T-shirt and jeans. That’ll be OK, won’t it?
B: Well, Tom said he’d asked everyone to dress up a
bit – you know, wear something smart.
M: Really? Well, in that case I’ll wear my flowery
dress – I don’t feel so comfortable in it, though.
B: Well, don’t worry, I’ll be wearing my stripy
sweater and tight jeans – I don’t really like them,
but they’re the only smart things I’ve got!
1 You hear a girl called Samantha talking to her
father
Samantha: What did you use to wear when you
were a student, Dad?
Dad: Well, let’s see, Samantha – a lot of people
would dress in sort of hippy clothes – you
know baggy trousers and flowers everywhere.
S: So is that what you wore?
D: Well, your mum did, but I’d already graduated
when I met her and I was working in a bank,
so I had to pay more attention to how I
looked. So it was well-fitted jackets and smart
trousers and ties for me. But I used to be
quite boring when I was a student – just jeans
and T-shirts – and not even cool ones
2 You hear a girl called Bella talking about when
her grandfather was young.
Bella: I was talking to my granddad about how
things used to be when he was young. Some
things have changed, but some are the same
– for me, anyway! He told me he’d go to
school on his bike every morning – and I do
that too. And he left school when he was 16
and got a job on his dad’s farm. OK, I haven’t
left school, but I still help Dad in the fields
on the farm. And of course he didn’t have a
laptop, or even a TV in the family – but he
used to go out dancing and things a lot more
than I do now, I think.
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3 You hear a boy called Jack talking about leaving
his home this morning.
Girl: There you are, Jack! We were wondering
where you were!
Jack: Sorry, everyone. I was just on the way here
when I remembered I hadn’t left the door key
for my younger brother to get into the house
when he got home – he’s lost his, so we’re
sharing my key. But I’d put it in my pocket
instead of hiding it in the usual secret place,
so I had to go back home again.
G: Well, you’re here now, and that’s all that
matters
4 You hear a boy called Mark talking to his friend
Chloe about his jumper.
Mark: You’re really interested in fashion, Chloe,
aren’t you?
Chloe: I am, yes – why? Do you want me to
come clothes shopping with you again? I’m
happy to help you choose something to wear.
M: No, it’s not that – it’s just this jumper my aunt
gave me. She made it herself, but I really
don’t like it. Look, it’s black and grey stripes,
and a bit tight …
C: Let’s see – what’s wrong with it? You could
wear it with some jeans – it’d look fine on
you. And if you don’t want to wear it, I will!
M: Would you really do that?
C: Absolutely!
5 You hear a girl called Amanda telling a friend
about some CDs
Boy: What are all these rock CDs on your
shelves, Amanda?
Amanda: Oh, they’re from my dad. He used to
ove all those bands when he was a student.
Then he sold his favourite CDs to get some
money, but now he’s started collecting
them again.
B: So why have you got them in your room?
A: Well, each time he buys one, he gets one
for me too – he says it’s part of my musical
education! And actually, I really like some of
the stuff. Some of the musicians were really
original, and their music’s great.
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Unit 2. Standard Test. Listening. Exercise 9.
You hear two friends, a boy called Harry and
a girl called Maria, talking about their school
project on friendships. Are the sentences true
(T) or false (F)?
Harry: Maria, have you done your school project
yet?
Maria: What, about friendships? No, Harry, but I’ve
been thinking about it.
H: Right. I’ve got no idea what to write.
M: Well, would you like to talk it through together?
That might give you some thoughts.
H: Would you mind? That’d be great!
M: No worries. OK, let’s look at the questions
the teacher gave us. ‘What’s important in a
friendship?
H: Well, I’d say you need to understand each other.
M: And you get on together. And to do that, you
have to like similar activities. You know, going to
the cinema, shopping …
H: Playing football … I’d say so.
M: And the next question is ‘Is it OK for friends to
argue?’ You know, shout at each other when you
disagree about something!
H: Well, some friends argue all the time, I know. But
if my friend is unhappy with me, I just say sorry. I
hate fighting with people I like!
M: Fair enough! I’m like that with my friends, too.
If I have to wait for them, I don’t get annoyed.
I just smile! But with my sister … well, that’s
different! If we’re going out, she’ll take ages to
get ready. Then I get annoyed with her!
H: Right. So what’s the next question?
M: If you have a problem, who do you tell: friends or
family?
H: Well, it depends. Sometimes friends can’t do
anything, so you need to find someone else. For
me, that’s my granddad – he’s great at giving me
advice
M: Really? Yeah, I’d say both my family and friends
are really good. So we’re lucky, aren’t we?
H: Absolutely. So, when do we have to finish this
project?
M: Umm … next Wednesday.
H: Oh, yes, I remember. I’m not sure if I’ll finish by
then. I’d better get started! Thanks, Maria!
M: You’re welcome, Harry!
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Unit 2. Extra Test. Listening. Exercise 9.
You hear two friends, a boy called Harry and
a girl called Maria, talking about their school
project on friendships. Are the sentences true
(T) or false (F)?
Harry: Maria, have you done your school project
yet?
Maria: What, about friendships? No, Harry, but I’ve
been thinking about it.
H: Right. I’ve got no idea what to write.
M: Well, would you like to talk it through together?
That might give you some thoughts.
H: Would you mind? That’d be great!
M: No worries. OK, let’s look at the questions
the teacher gave us. ‘What’s important in a
friendship?
H: Well, I’d say you need to understand each other.
M: And you get on together. And to do that, you
have to like similar activities. You know, going to
the cinema, shopping …
H: Playing football … I’d say so.
M: And the next question is ‘Is it OK for friends to
argue?’ You know, shout at each other when you
disagree about something!
H: Well, some friends argue all the time, I know. But
if my friend is unhappy with me, I just say sorry. I
hate fighting with people I like!
M: Fair enough! I’m like that with my friends, too.
If I have to wait for them, I don’t get annoyed.
I just smile! But with my sister … well, that’s
different! If we’re going out, she’ll take ages to
get ready. Then I get annoyed with her!
H: Right. So what’s the next question?
M: If you have a problem, who do you tell: friends or
family?
H: Well, it depends. Sometimes friends can’t do
anything, so you need to find someone else. For
me, that’s my granddad – he’s great at giving me
advice
M: Really? Yeah, I’d say both my family and friends
are really good. So we’re lucky, aren’t we?
H: Absolutely. So, when do we have to finish this
project?
M: Umm … next Wednesday.
H: Oh, yes, I remember. I’m not sure if I’ll finish by
then. I’d better get started! Thanks, Maria!
M: You’re welcome, Harry!
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Unit 3. Standard Test. Listening. Exercise 9.
Listen to the conversation between Sophie
and her teacher, Mr Jones, about what
Sophie wants to do in the future. Circle the
correct options.
Mr Jones: Sophie, come in and sit down. Good to
see you
Sophie: Thanks, Mr Jones.
Mr J: Now, as you know, this meeting is to talk about
whether you’d had any thoughts about what career
path you might like to follow in the future.
S: Yes, but … Oh dear, do I need to decide that now?
Mr J: No, of course not, but it’s useful to start thinking
about what job you might like to do. Let’s start
by talking about the things you’re interested in at
school, and what you’re good at.
S: Well, I’m passionate about Art, but I’m certainly
not the most talented in the class. And I’m actually
doing well in Maths this term, my teacher says. So
I’m becoming more interested in it. And I’ve always
loved History, because I like visiting museums and
things.
Mr J: OK, well, these are some good starting points.
And what about in your spare time? What do you
do?
S: Well, I’ve just started doing some voluntary work
for a charity. There are lots that help teenagers and
elderly people, but they said I was a bit young. But
there’s an animal charity that needed help, so I go
there and help do some cleaning and things.
Mr J: Well, that’s very useful experience, Sophie. And
would you like to do some work experience – work
in an office for a couple of weeks, say?
S: I’m not sure about that, but I do love making films,
so a cinema would be interesting for me. More
than a clothes shop, I think. I don’t spend much
time in those.
Mr J: And how about IT? How are your skills on the
computer?
S: Oh, I’m pretty good. I play a lot of computer games
and I’ve had some ideas about how to design
some. My brother designs websites and my dad’s
an IT teacher – he writes programmes to encourage
young people to read, so it’s in the family!
Mr J: Well, you’ve got some very useful ideas there
that you could develop, Sophie. Now, what about
after you leave school? You could go on a training
course for IT, but looking at your test scores, you
should really apply for a degree course. That would
be better than working and trying to do a part-time
course for your job at the same time.
S: Do you think so? Well, I need to think about that,
then. Thanks, Mr Jones!
Mr J: You’re welcome, Sophie.
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Unit 3. Extra Test. Listening. Exercise 9.
Listen to the conversation between Sophie
and her teacher, Mr Jones, about what Sophie
wants to do in the future. Fill in the missing
information. Write ONE or TWO words.
Mr Jones: Sophie, come in and sit down. Good to
see you
Sophie: Thanks, Mr Jones.
Mr J: Now, as you know, this meeting is to talk about
whether you’d had any thoughts about what career
path you might like to follow in the future.
S: Yes, but … Oh dear, do I need to decide that now?
Mr J: No, of course not, but it’s useful to start thinking
about what job you might like to do. Let’s start
by talking about the things you’re interested in at
school, and what you’re good at.
S: Well, I’m passionate about Art, but I’m certainly
not the most talented in the class. And I’m actually
doing well in Maths this term, my teacher says. So
I’m becoming more interested in it. And I’ve always
loved History, because I like visiting museums and
things.
Mr J: OK, well, these are some good starting points.
And what about in your spare time? What do you
do?
S: Well, I’ve just started doing some voluntary work
for a charity. There are lots that help teenagers and
elderly people, but they said I was a bit young. But
there’s an animal charity that needed help, so I go
there and help do some cleaning and things.
Mr J: Well, that’s very useful experience, Sophie. And
would you like to do some work experience – work
in an office for a couple of weeks, say?
S: I’m not sure about that, but I do love making films,
so a cinema would be interesting for me. More
than a clothes shop, I think. I don’t spend much
time in those.
Mr J: And how about IT? How are your skills on the
computer?
S: Oh, I’m pretty good. I play a lot of computer games
and I’ve had some ideas about how to design
some. My brother designs websites and my dad’s
an IT teacher – he writes programmes to encourage
young people to read, so it’s in the family!
Mr J: Well, you’ve got some very useful ideas there
that you could develop, Sophie. Now, what about
after you leave school? You could go on a training
course for IT, but looking at your test scores, you
should really apply for a degree course. That would
be better than working and trying to do a part-time
course for your job at the same time.
S: Do you think so? Well, I need to think about that,
then. Thanks, Mr Jones!
Mr J: You’re welcome, Sophie.
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Unit 4. Standard Test. Listening. Exercise 9.
You hear a cookery teacher telling her class
how to make a particular dish. Circle the
correct options.
Right, everyone. Today we’re going to make
vegetable soup. It’s a very simple recipe that doesn’t
take long and if there’s any left, you can put it in the
fridge. In fact, it tastes nicer if you keep it for a day
before you eat it, but it’ll keep in the fridge for two
or three days with no problem.
This soup hasn’t really got a name, because you
can put in it whatever you like, but it’s actually
my grandmother’s recipe, so I thought we’d call it
SEDGELEY soup after her. That’s S–E–D–G–E–L–E–Y.
But once you start creating your own recipes, you
can call it something different.
Now, ingredients. You need a good variety of
vegetables, like carrots and onions, and be sure to
include potatoes, as they’ll make the soup thicker.
So, where to start? Well, first peel the vegetables
and wash them well, then chop them into small
pieces. Then roast your vegetables for a short time
in the oven with a little oil – you get a much better
taste if you do that.
Next, put the vegetables with some stock into a
saucepan and boil them together for a short time.
You’ll need to blend them with a blender if you
want the soup to be smooth.
When the soup is ready, you can add anything
you like to it before you serve it. You can grate
some cheese on top or my favourite is to mix some
pasta into the soup – cooked, of course! And a
slice of good bread is always great to have with
vegetable soup!
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Unit 4. Extra Test. Listening. Exercise 9.
You hear a cookery teacher talking to her
class how to make a particular dish. Fill in
the missing information. Write ONE or TWO
words, or a number.
Right, everyone. Today we’re going to make
vegetable soup. It’s a very simple recipe that doesn’t
take long and if there’s any left, you can put it in the
fridge. In fact, it tastes nicer if you keep it for a day
before you eat it, but it’ll keep in the fridge for two
or three days with no problem.
This soup hasn’t really got a name, because you
can put in it whatever you like, but it’s actually
my grandmother’s recipe, so I thought we’d call it
SEDGELEY soup after her. That’s S–E–D–G–E–L–E–Y.
But once you start creating your own recipes, you
can call it something different.
Now, ingredients. You need a good variety of
vegetables, like carrots and onions, and be sure to
include potatoes, as they’ll make the soup thicker.
So, where to start? Well, first peel the vegetables
and wash them well, then chop them into small
pieces. Then roast your vegetables for a short time
in the oven with a little oil – you get a much better
taste if you do that.
Next, put the vegetables with some stock into a
saucepan and boil them together for a short time.
You’ll need to blend them with a blender if you
want the soup to be smooth.
When the soup is ready, you can add anything
you like to it before you serve it. You can grate
some cheese on top or my favourite is to mix some
pasta into the soup – cooked, of course! And a
slice of good bread is always great to have with
vegetable soup!
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Unit 5. Standard Test. Listening. Exercise 9.
You hear two friends, Anna and Mike, talking
about fitness. Are the sentences true (T) or
false (F)?
Mike: Hey Anna, I was wondering whether you
wanted to join the local gym with me. I picked
up a leaflet yesterday and they’re starting all
kinds of courses and activities next month
Anna: Like what? You know I don’t have much free
time at the moment as I’ve got lots of exams next
term
M: Well, there’s kickboxing and judo in the gym as
well as all the normal things like weight-training
and cycling and they’re also organising tennis
and badminton at the new sports centre.
A: Is there anything a little less energetic, like
yoga or meditation? I could do with something
relaxing as I’m feeling pretty stressed at the
moment. I don’t think I’d have the energy for a
game of tennis.
M: I’m sure there is. Why don’t we go along and get
more information? They’re having an open day
on Saturday, so you can try out all the various
activities to see which ones you like.
A: Well, I guess it would do me good to do
something that doesn’t involve sitting at the
computer.
M: Good! That’s a date then. I know I could do with
losing a bit of weight. I haven’t been able to do
nearly as much sport as I used to do since that
skiing accident I had last winter. It’s so hard to
stay in shape when you can’t move around and
our school lunches don’t exactly help, do they?
A: I’ve started taking my own lunches now as I
realised I was putting on weight too. I don’t
know why they can’t offer healthier food but at
least now I get to eat what I want.
M: So, back to Saturday then. Shall we meet up
at 11 so that we’ll have plenty of time to ask
questions and sign up?
A: Sounds good to me but don’t expect me to sign
up. You know me, I like to think things over
before making any decisions.
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Unit 5. Extra Test. Listening. Exercise 9.
You hear two friends, Anna and Mike, talking
about fitness. Fill in the missing information.
Write ONE or TWO words, or a number.
Mike: Hey Anna, I was wondering whether you
wanted to join the local gym with me. I picked
up a leaflet yesterday and they’re starting all
kinds of courses and activities next month
Anna: Like what? You know I don’t have much free
time at the moment as I’ve got lots of exams next
term
M: Well, there’s kickboxing and judo in the gym as
well as all the normal things like weight-training
and cycling and they’re also organising tennis
and badminton at the new sports centre.
A: Is there anything a little less energetic, like
yoga or meditation? I could do with something
relaxing as I’m feeling pretty stressed at the
moment. I don’t think I’d have the energy for a
game of tennis.
M: I’m sure there is. Why don’t we go along and get
more information? They’re having an open day
on Saturday, so you can try out all the various
activities to see which ones you like.
A: Well, I guess it would do me good to do
something that doesn’t involve sitting at the
computer.
M: Good! That’s a date then. I know I could do with
losing a bit of weight. I haven’t been able to do
nearly as much sport as I used to do since that
skiing accident I had last winter. It’s so hard to
stay in shape when you can’t move around and
our school lunches don’t exactly help, do they?
A: I’ve started taking my own lunches now as I
realised I was putting on weight too. I don’t
know why they can’t offer healthier food but at
least now I get to eat what I want.
M: So, back to Saturday then. Shall we meet up
at 11 so that we’ll have plenty of time to ask
questions and sign up?
A: Sounds good to me but don’t expect me to sign
up. You know me, I like to think things over
before making any decisions.
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Unit 6. Standard Test. Listening. Exercise 9. Narrator: Unit 6. Extra Test. Listening.
Listen to Joe and his friend Diana talking Exercise 9.
about a market which they both went to. Listen to Joe and his friend Diana talking
about a market which they both went to. Are
Tick the right person.
the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
Joe: Hi, Diana.
Joe: Hi, Diana.
Diana: Hi, Joe. It was great meeting you at the
Diana: Hi, Joe. It was great meeting you at the
market with your mum at the weekend.
market with your mum at the weekend.
J: Yeah. She’s tried to take me before but I always
J: Yeah. She’s tried to take me before but I always
said no. Anyway, it was a good laugh.
said no. Anyway, it was a good laugh.
D: I thought we’d never find each other. There were
D: I thought we’d never find each other. There were
lots of people there. But it’s usually busy on a
lots of people there. But it’s usually busy on a
Saturday.
Saturday.
J: Well, I’m glad you told me about it, and we
J: Well, I’m glad you told me about it, and we
found each other where we planned to, near
found each other where we planned to, near
the entrance. I didn’t expect there to be so many
the entrance. I didn’t expect there to be so many
people there. It was packed, but there was a
people there. It was packed, but there was a
really good atmosphere. You know with music
really good atmosphere. You know with music
playing and everything.
playing and everything.
D: And it’s a great market. You can find all sorts of
D: And it’s a great market. You can find all sorts of
amazing things there.
amazing things there.
J: That computer games stall was brilliant – the
J: That computer games stall was brilliant – the
prices were ridiculously cheap. And at least you
prices were ridiculously cheap. And at least you
got the one that you were hoping to find.
got the one that you were hoping to find.
D: Yeah. It was lucky you saw it and told me. The
D: Yeah. It was lucky you saw it and told me. The
guy selling them said it was the last one he had.
guy selling them said it was the last one he had.
J: You can get so much stuff there. I don’t usually
J: You can get so much stuff there. I don’t usually
think about buying things second-hand, but
think about buying things second-hand, but
that bag you got for your laptop was just like
that bag you got for your laptop was just like
anything you can get from a shop.
anything you can get from a shop.
D: I agree. It looked new even though it wasn’t. It’s
D: I agree. It looked new even though it wasn’t. It’s
a pity about the weather. It was so sunny and
a pity about the weather. It was so sunny and
then suddenly the rain started.
then suddenly the rain started.
J: I was quite happy actually. I was getting hungry
J: I was quite happy actually. I was getting hungry
and it meant we went to get something to
and it meant we went to get something to
eat. But I wouldn’t go back to that place for a
eat. But I wouldn’t go back to that place for a
hamburger again.
hamburger again.
D: The burgers weren’t the greatest. The chips were
D: The burgers weren’t the greatest. The chips were
OK though. I was too full for ice cream.
OK though. I was too full for ice cream.
J: That was the best thing about the place! It’s the
J: That was the best thing about the place! It’s the
only reason I suggested going there.
only reason I suggested going there.
D: So shall we go to the market together next
D: So shall we go to the market together next
Saturday?
Saturday?
J: Yeah, good idea.
J: Yeah, good idea.

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Unit 7. Standard Test. Listening. Exercise 9.
Listen to Rob from the USA telling his British
friend Anna about his family’s Thanksgiving
celebrations. Are the sentences true (T) or
false (F)?
Anna: Rob, I want to hear about what you did at
Thanksgiving. It’s a big celebration in the USA,
sn’t it?
Rob: That’s right, Anna.
A: And it’s all about food and family on
Thanksgiving Day,right?
R: Yeah. Some dishes are prepared in advance. Dad
taught me to make bread this year – I was so
proud of myself. Normally I just help with the
potatoes or watch Mum making pies! That’s
really traditional – to have a big pie for dessert.
A: Is the weather usually cold on Thanksgiving Day?
R: It sometimes is, but I don’t mind that. It’s a bit
early for snow at Thanksgiving time. I can’t stand
rain, so I was pleased the sun was shining this
year, which made it kind of warm.
A: So, did you have a good time?
R: Yeah. It was awesome. My uncle Jim and aunt
Jenny came. She’s having a baby in a few weeks,
so I’ll have a new cousin. Anyway, Uncle Jim’s just
bought a car and he took me for a drive in it. It
was so impressive! All my relatives came to visit.
My grandparents always fly in from across the
country. It’s a big thing, you know, Thanksgiving.
A: So, after all the guests arrived, what did you do?
R: Well, they sat around chatting having hot drinks,
coffee and stuff. Mum and Dad were busy in
the kitchen, and of course I offered to help. Dad
wanted me to get some snaps, so I took pictures
of my relatives, while he was lighting the candles
on the dining table and then we sat down to eat.
A: So tell me about the meal
R: Well, turkey’s the main dish and we eat it with
different vegetables and stuff. My grandma
made some delicious sauce, which she brought
with her – really nice and spicy. And there were
all kinds of other dishes, some salty and some
sweet. My mum’s really good at making desserts.
A: And what did you do after the meal?
R: It’s kind of traditional to watch the big football
game on the TV, you know, American football.
And the little kids play together, while the adults
watch the match. I just sat in a chair with my
headphones on and relaxed with a bit of music
for a while. I felt quite tired after all the food.
A: It sounds like a really nice family occasion.
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Unit 7. Extra Test. Listening. Exercise 9.
Listen to Rob from the USA telling his British
friend Anna about his family’s Thanksgiving
celebrations. Circle the correct answers to the
questions.
Anna: Rob, I want to hear about what you did at
Thanksgiving. It’s a big celebration in the USA,
sn’t it?
Rob: That’s right, Anna.
A: And it’s all about food and family on
Thanksgiving Day,right?
R: Yeah. Some dishes are prepared in advance. Dad
taught me to make bread this year – I was so
proud of myself. Normally I just help with the
potatoes or watch Mum making pies! That’s
really traditional – to have a big pie for dessert.
A: Is the weather usually cold on Thanksgiving Day?
R: It sometimes is, but I don’t mind that. It’s a bit
early for snow at Thanksgiving time. I can’t stand
rain, so I was pleased the sun was shining this
year, which made it kind of warm.
A: So, did you have a good time?
R: Yeah. It was awesome. My uncle Jim and aunt
Jenny came. She’s having a baby in a few weeks,
so I’ll have a new cousin. Anyway, Uncle Jim’s just
bought a car and he took me for a drive in it. It
was so impressive! All my relatives came to visit.
My grandparents always fly in from across the
country. It’s a big thing, you know, Thanksgiving.
A: So, after all the guests arrived, what did you do?
R: Well, they sat around chatting having hot drinks,
coffee and stuff. Mum and Dad were busy in
the kitchen, and of course I offered to help. Dad
wanted me to get some snaps, so I took pictures
of my relatives, while he was lighting the candles
on the dining table and then we sat down to eat.
A: So tell me about the meal
R: Well, turkey’s the main dish and we eat it with
different vegetables and stuff. My grandma
made some delicious sauce, which she brought
with her – really nice and spicy. And there were
all kinds of other dishes, some salty and some
sweet. My mum’s really good at making desserts.
A: And what did you do after the meal?
R: It’s kind of traditional to watch the big football
game on the TV, you know, American football.
And the little kids play together, while the adults
watch the match. I just sat in a chair with my
headphones on and relaxed with a bit of music
for a while. I felt quite tired after all the food.
A: It sounds like a really nice family occasion.
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Unit 8. Standard Test. Listening. Exercise 9.
Listen to part of a radio programme about
the Loch Ness Monster. Circle the correct
options.
Have you heard of the famous Loch Ness Monster?
The legend of the Loch Ness Monster is one of
Scotland’s greatest mysteries. The monster is often
called Nessie for short but nobody knows if it is
real or not. However, there are lots of stories about
a strange animal in a lake called Loch Ness in the
north of the country. The lake attracts many visitors
fascinated by the tales of a monster, but nobody has
been lucky enough to spot it in recent years.
The first story of someone seeing the monster was
around one thousand five hundred years back in the
past. A man called St Columba was taking a swim
and jumped out of the water frightened saying he
had seen something that looked like a monster.
Another famous legend tells a story of the monster
coming out of the water and attacking a local
farmer who was beside the lake. According to the
story, the man was eaten by Nessie.
The first modern sighting of the monster was over
80 years ago when a married couple called John
and Aldie Mackay were driving past the lake on a
nearby road and saw a dark shape in the water. It
was something like a whale, they said, but nobody
else saw it at the time. Not long afterwards, in 1934,
a London doctor produced a photo he said he had
taken of something that looked like a dinosaur with
its head and long neck coming out of the water.
Later it was discovered that the man had created the
photo as a joke and it was not real at all.
Even though there is no reason to believe the stories
of the monster are true, people still come from all
over the world to visit the lake each year and see for
themselves
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Unit 8. Extra Test. Listening. Exercise 9.
Listen to part of a radio programme about
the Loch Ness Monster. Are the sentences
true (T) or false (F)?
Have you heard of the famous Loch Ness Monster?
The legend of the Loch Ness Monster is one of
Scotland’s greatest mysteries. The monster is often
called Nessie for short but nobody knows if it is
real or not. However, there are lots of stories about
a strange animal in a lake called Loch Ness in the
north of the country. The lake attracts many visitors
fascinated by the tales of a monster, but nobody has
been lucky enough to spot it in recent years.
The first story of someone seeing the monster was
around one thousand five hundred years back in the
past. A man called St Columba was taking a swim
and jumped out of the water frightened saying he
had seen something that looked like a monster.
Another famous legend tells a story of the monster
coming out of the water and attacking a local
farmer who was beside the lake. According to the
story, the man was eaten by Nessie.
The first modern sighting of the monster was over
80 years ago when a married couple called John
and Aldie Mackay were driving past the lake on a
nearby road and saw a dark shape in the water. It
was something like a whale, they said, but nobody
else saw it at the time. Not long afterwards, in 1934,
a London doctor produced a photo he said he had
taken of something that looked like a dinosaur with
its head and long neck coming out of the water.
Later it was discovered that the man had created the
photo as a joke and it was not real at all.
Even though there is no reason to believe the stories
of the monster are true, people still come from all
over the world to visit the lake each year and see for
themselves
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Narrator: Unit 9. Standard Test. Listening. Unit 9. Extra Test. Listening. Exercise 9.
Exercise 9. Listen to Daniel answering a police officer’s
Listen to Daniel answering a police officer’s questions about a theft. Fill in the missing
questions about a theft. Circle the correct information. Write ONE word, or a number.
options. Police officer: Thank you for agreeing to talk to me,
Daniel. I’d like to ask you about the theft you
Police officer: Thank you for agreeing to talk to me,
saw. Is that all right?
Daniel. I’d like to ask you about the theft you
saw. Is that all right? Daniel: Yes, of course.
Daniel: Yes, of course. PO: Can you describe what happened?
PO: Can you describe what happened? D: Yes, I was just going to catch a train. I stopped at
a shop to buy some chewing gum and was going
D: Yes, I was just going to catch a train. I stopped at
past a station café when I noticed this man with
a shop to buy some chewing gum and was going
glasses sitting there. He was looking around,
past a station café when I noticed this man with
like, obviously checking whether anyone was
glasses sitting there. He was looking around,
watching him.
like, obviously checking whether anyone was
watching him. PO: How many people were there?
PO: How many people were there? D: There were lots of people inside the café but
in the area outside there was just this man,
D: There were lots of people inside the café but
sitting at one table, and two other people, a
in the area outside there was just this man,
man and a woman, sitting at another table. So,
sitting at one table, and two other people, a
just the three of them. The man and woman
man and a woman, sitting at another table. So,
were chatting happily looking quite relaxed. The
just the three of them. The man and woman
man with glasses was about 40, with short dark
were chatting happily looking quite relaxed. The
hair, not that smart-looking, wearing a cream-
man with glasses was about 40, with short dark
coloured coat, and his seat was around one and
hair, not that smart-looking, wearing a cream-
a half metres from the others, the woman, I
coloured coat, and his seat was around one and
mean. She must have felt quite safe as it didn’t
a half metres from the others, the woman, I
seem as if anybody was near her bag, which
mean. She must have felt quite safe as it didn’t
was just sitting there on the ground. She should
seem as if anybody was near her bag, which
have had it on the table or on her knees but she
was just sitting there on the ground. She should
obviously felt there was nobody nearby.
have had it on the table or on her knees but she
obviously felt there was nobody nearby. PO: So, what happened next, Daniel?
PO: So, what happened next, Daniel? D: Well, I was distracted for a moment. I heard an
announcement for my train and looked up at
D: Well, I was distracted for a moment. I heard an
the noticeboard. When I turned round I saw the
announcement for my train and looked up at
man was holding this stick – it was quite long.
the noticeboard. When I turned round I saw the
He must have got it out from under his coat. It
man was holding this stick – it was quite long.
had something on the end which he could use to
He must have got it out from under his coat. It
pull the bag towards him. Then he looked up and
had something on the end which he could use to
saw me. As soon as he realised I’d seen what was
pull the bag towards him. Then he looked up and
happening, he jumped up in a hurry.
saw me. As soon as he realised I’d seen what was
happening, he jumped up in a hurry. PO: What did you do?
PO: What did you do? D: Well, I didn’t want to follow him, so I went and
told the couple what I’d seen and they called the
D: Well, I didn’t want to follow him, so I went and
police. It was all so fast. He must have known
told the couple what I’d seen and they called the
what he was doing as he managed to disappear
police. It was all so fast. He must have known
so quickly. One minute he was right there by a
what he was doing as he managed to disappear
flower stall, the next he had slipped away behind
so quickly. One minute he was right there by a
a screen that was advertising something. I’d
flower stall, the next he had slipped away behind
definitely recognise him if I saw him again.
a screen that was advertising something. I’d
definitely recognise him if I saw him again. PO: I’d like you to look at some…
PO: I’d like you to look at some…

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