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Helen Chilton
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Contents
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Introduction
1 Note completion 6
Passions and interests
1 Form completion 8
There's no place like home
1 Table completion 10
All aboard!
1 Form completion 12
Time to shape up
1 Note completion 14
Retail therapy
1 Table completion 16
What's on the menu?
2 3-option multiple choice 18

Time to take a break
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5-option multiple choice 20
The value of education
2 Matching type 1 22
The world of work
Getting away from it all
Map labelling / ( 26
Festival fever 2
2 Flow-chart completion 28
Public services

The natural world

Followers of fashion
All in the mind?
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Can you hear the music? 3 Flow-chart completion 36
Food for tho~ght 3 Diagram labelling 38
Make yourself at home! 3 3-option multiple choice 40
Animal conservation 4 Note completion 42
Is that green or blue? 4 Note completion 44
Mars on Earth 4 Note completion 46
Digging discoveries 4 Note completion 48
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Art and medicine 4 Note completion 50
Communication is key 4 Note completion 52
Sample answer sheet 54
IELTS Listening practice test -~, 55
Transcripts 59
IELTS Listening practice test transcript 86
Answers 89
IELTS Listening practice test answers 94
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Introduction IELTS is available in two test formats- Academic or
General Training- and provides a valid and accurate
Who is this book for? assessment of the four language skills: listening, reading,
writing and speaking. The Listening test is the same for
This book is for English teachers who are preparing both modules.
theirs students for the IELTS Listening test and for
students who are aiming for an IELTS score of 5.5-7.5. There are four components to the test.
It is an ideal supplement to any IELTS preparation Reading 60 minutes
coursebook, especially for students who already There are three texts with 40 questions in
have a good grounding in English. The topics and total~
activities reflect those typical of the IELTS Listening
test and are designed especially to appeal to young Writing 60 minutes
adults. This resource is also suitable for use with any There are two writing tasks. Task 1 requires
upper-intermediate or advanced students who wish to a minimum of 150 words. Task 2 requires a
improve their listening skills, especially with a view to minimum of 250 words.
academic study. Listening 30 minutes (plus 10 minutes for transferring
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answers)
There are four sections with 40 questions in
The IELTS test - an overview total.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Speaking 11-14 minutes
is a test that measures the language proficiency of people
There are three parts.
who want to study or work in environments where English
is used as a language of communication. An easy-to-use Each component of the test is given a band score. The
9-band scale clearly identifies proficiency level, from non- average of the four scores produces the overall band score.
user (band score 1) through to expert (band score 9). You do not pass or f~. IELTS; you simply receive a score.
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How do I use this book? How important are listening skills for
Use the lessons to supplement your IELTS preparation
exam success?
coursebook by doing extra practice of core listening skills Listening skills are crucial to a candidate's success in
at upper-intermediate and advanced levels. The practice the IELTS Listening test, and for this reason, each lesson
tasks have been chosen for their relevance to the IELTS includes activities which focus on the range of skills
exam and are representative of the contexts and registers required for the different task types encountered. These
found in the Listening test. include predicting, identifying keywords, understanding
paraphrases, and listening for gist and detail.
Each lesson begins with an introduction to the topic
in the form of a discussion task and moves on to
the presentation of useful language followed by
consolidation activities, often in the form of listening
tasks. The contexts of the activities include both everyday
and academic settings, reflecting contexts which typically
occur in the IELTS Listening test. Targeted listening tasks
focus on the key skills required in answering specific
types of exam task such as reading and understanding
rubrics, predicting missing information and anticipating
answers, listening for cues and identifying keys,
understanding paraphrasing, dealing with distraction,
and identifying numbers and spellings. Each lesson
culminates in an exam-style task which provides
examples of new language in context.
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e Contents page lists the section of the test being
practised andthe .E;~am focus.
o Each lesson covers between 40 and 60 minutes of

class time.
• Activities cover the full range of IELTS-style listening

tasks, including interactional non-academic dialogues,
non-academic monologues, intera'G:tional academic
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dialogues and academic monologues.
• Exam tips in each lesson help students to understand

the task type and what is required of them, and
provide advice on exam strategies.
• Lessons are designed to be teacher-led with clear

instructions on the pages.
• The CD and track numbers are clearly sign posted next

to each activity with this symbol ffi·
• The comprehensive answer key provides full
explanation of the answers.
• There are full transcripts of the recordings, offering a

valuable post-listening resource.
• The activities are followed by a complete IELTS

Listening practice test. The answer key and transcripts
for the practice test are provided separately for ease of
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Passions and interests
('1" . .) Work in pairs. Think about a passion or interest you have such as
········ gaming, extreme sports, or posting photos on social media. Discuss
e what first attracted you to your interest.
e the skills or knowledge you've acquired.
• why you would recommend this interest to others.
2a! look at the phrases in the box which are used to request information.
Which phrases can only be used on the phone?
Requesting information
Could I Can you tell me ... ? 0 Do you think you could find out ... ? 0
I wonder if ... 0 I'd like some information (about) ... 0
Do you know ... ? 0 I'm interested in ... 0
I'm calling (about) ... 0 I'm phoning (about) ... 0
I'd like to find out I enquire about ... 0 Do you happen to know ... ? 0
(~_~) m Listen and number some of the phrases in exercise 2a in the order you .hear them. What is the purpose
of the woman's call? ·~'>~·
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(~~) Read the instructions for a note completion task. Which statement(s) A-D about the task is/are true?
Choose all that apply.
A You should always write a word and a number in each space.
B You will sometimes need to write a word and a number.
C Sometimes you will only need to write a number.

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D Sometimes you will only need to write a word.
Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Sefton Surf Club information
Example
Instructor's name: (0) J.C?..h/1
Surfing classes for (1) ...................................... are available
{~_~) m listen and complete the note in exercise 3a.
(~J ill Listen to the introduction to a note-completion

task. Answer the questions.
a) Who is calling who?
b) Why is he/she calling?
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(~.-~) look at the task. What kind of information do you think is missing from each sentence?
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Circle dance course details
Example
Te.acher's name: (0) .J..iilJ.~
New course starts on (1) ......................................
Classes are held above the (2) ......................................
First class will be about the (3) ...................................... dance

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Can wear (4) ...................................... to classes
Will also learn about (5) ...................................... on the course
(~_~) ill listen and complete the notes in exercise Sa.
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C?:J ffi ~isten and complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Ice diving -information about course
Example
Type of certificate needed: (0) i?..Pf!..IJ. water diving
Level of certificate needed: (1) ......................................
Start date of next course: (2) ...................................... June
Dive centre address: (3) ...................................... Street
What to bring to the first class: diving certificate and (4) ......................................
Subject of the first class: (5) ......................................
Subject of the second class: equipment
Subject of the third class: what happens to the body in the (6) ......................................
What ice divers wear: (7) ...............~:.................
Place of practice dives: the (8) ...................................... in Stanley
Transport for practice dives: travel by (9) ......................................
j Free for students on the course: a (10) ......................................
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There's no place lik~ home
1 ' Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
G Is it more common for people in your country to buy or rent a property?
G What do you think are the advantages of buying and the advantages of renting?
2a i Which of the phrases in the box are related to renting, which to buying, and which to both?
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contract deposit for sale furnished landlord/lady property tenant to let
(~.b.J Complete the definitions with words from exercise 2a.

a) A ...................................... is a person who you rent a room or house from.
b) If something is ......................................, it is available to buy.
c) A ...................................... is someone who pays rent to live in a room, house, etc.

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d) A ...................................... is a payment you make immediately when you decide to buy something, as proof that you
will really buy it. It is also an amount of money that you pay when you rent something, and that is given
back to you when you return it without damage.
e) If a property is ......................................, it is available to rent.
f) If a room or building is ......................................, it means that there is furniture in it.
g) A ...................................... is a building or an area of land. ..-t
h) A ...................................... is a legal agreement between two people or organisations, or a person and an organisation.
c·l.·J ffi L.isten to a conversation and answer the questions.

a) Who are the speakers? b) What does the woman want? c) What does the man suggest?
(~~) Read the Exam tip and look at the form. Can you predict the missing words?
Angland Letting Agency: Customer details form
Example
Customer name: Sara (O) J.r?.nk!n.f.
Property type required: (1) ...................................... flat
location preferred: in the (2) ......................................
(must have (3) ...................................... space)
Maximum rent: (4) £... ................................... per month
Start date of rental: (5) ......................................
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(~.~} ill Listen and com~lete the form in exercise 4a.

c~:J Which of the following possible Section 1 rubrics fits the task in exercise 4a? Choose A, B or C.
A B
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! \..~.) 1J 8 11 Listen to the introduction to a Section 1 task. !

I Why do you think the customer might be calling? t
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NUMBER-for each answer.
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Hunton lettings: Cust.~!11er complaint form
Example
Property address:
Problem 1: the (1) ............................................................................................... isn/t working
Repair date: (2) ·······························································································

Problem 2: the (3) ............................................................................................... for the building has
broken down
Action decided: (4) ............................................................................................... will call tomorrow
Problem 3: tenant had to buy some (5) ...............................................................................................
Refund for the item: (6) € ...............................................................................................
Problem4: tenant can hear loud (7) ............................................................................................. at night
(may be from the (8) ............................................................................................... downstairs)
~~her possible accommodation: flat on (9) ............................................................................................... Street
Customer phone number: (10) ·······························································································
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All aboard!
1 ! Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
111 What form of transport do you use most often?
111 What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of using public transport instead of driving your own
vehicle?
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Match the definitions with the correct word, a or b. What do the other words mean?
1 A comfortable vehicle used to take people on 5 This is the verb you use to describe going on a
journeys is called a ... visit to and arq~.nd a place.
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a) bus. a) tour
b) coach. b) travel
2 When you travel between two places, 6 The extra money you give to a taxi driver after
you make a ... you've paid for your journey is called ...
a) holiday. a) cash.
b) journey. b) a tip.
3 The money you pay for a journey on a vehicle 7 A passage under a road or railwayr6r people
such as a bus or train is the ... to walk through is ...
a) fare. a) the underground.

b) fine. b) a subway.
4 A boat which carries passengers regularly across 8 This is the lowest class of seating on a plane
an area of water is a ... or train.
a) ferry. a) economy class

b) ship. b) first class
c~:·J Which two of the following are not correct ways to write the dates, times and prices in bold?
24/03 7.45 pm £6.50
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C~J ~ Listen to the dat~s, times and prices. Write down what you hear.
a) ......................................................... d) .........................................................
b) ......................................................... e) .........................................................
c) ......................................................... f) .........................................................
c:~J ~ H~w do you say the numbers and prices in English? Say them aloud, then listen and check.
a)O d)$18
b)10% ' e) 0.2
c)£3
C.6.:J ~ usten and write the tong numbers and phone numbers you hear.
a) .........................................................
b) .........................................................
c) .........................................................
d) .........................................................
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t:P EXAM TASK: Section 1 (long dialogue with tableacompletion task)
C!.J Look at the table in exercise 8. Which of the missing pieces of information include numbers?
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Listen and completfthe table below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER
for each answer.
Bookings for train journeys
Example
travelling on
(0) Thld.r..£Zd.0Y, 9th June
£40.00 for two adults
£75.00 total
Niskey Museum and 1

(9) £.. ........................... per no discount with over-65s
Wednesday, gth June
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Time to shape up
1 i Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
• What efforts do you make to stay fit and healthy?
® Who do you think has the main responsibility for our health- food
companies, ourselves, the government or someone else? Why?
2 i Which phrases in the box do people use when they want to correct
themselves? When are the other phrases used?
I mean... 0
OK, I'll do that. 0
I'm sorry, that's not what I wanted to say . . . 0
I'll do that then. 0
What I mean is . . . 0
What I meant to say was . . . 0
That's a good idea- why not. 0
Actually, I think the first idea's the one I'll go for. 0
3 ! ro Listen to a man calling his local health centre and
answer the questions.
a) Why is the man ringing?
b) What does he decide to do?
4 i ~ Listen to another conversation and answer

the questions.
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a) What does the woman want to do?
b)Can she do this by phone?
(~J Look at the extracts from the conversation in exercise 4 and answer the questions. Underline the parts of
the text which support your answers.
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M You can come into the health centre M But you'll need a username and ID number
and order what you need at the desk. from us first.
The other thing you can do is order it
F OK- can I get those, please?
online using our website.
M Yes. I can put a letter in the post today with
F I'll do that then, please. I don't have
the details if you like. Otherwise l can send
enough time to come in. What's the
you an email.
address?
F Well, that'll be quicker than the first option
-yes, do that, please. My address is
How does the woman decide to order her
mandysmith@mailme.com
prescription?
a) She will visit the health centre.

How will she receive her username and ID number?
b) She will order it online.
a) by post
b) by email
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Example
Patient name: Lesley (0) NQrf:.QIJ.
Date of birth: 12/08/74

Address: (1) ...................................... Rd, Parkside
Telephone number: (2) ......................................

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Occupation: (3) ......................................
Health questions:
(~.~) ~ Listen and complete the form in exercise 6a.

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i C?.:J ~ Listen to the introduction to a Section 1 task~ Who is the man calling? What kind of information do :
you think he wants?
c~:J ~,,Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer. ···
Benson's Gyms
Customer enquiries and comments form
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Name: Mick (0) .Er..ir?..r.f?.y
Gym address: (1) ...................................... Street
Enquiry 1: wants to know about (2) ...................................... talks
(will come to the talks on (3) ...................................... evenings)
Enquiry 2: would like the (4) ...................................... membership
(including use of the (5) ......................................)
Enquiry 3: wants more information about (6) ..................................... classes
(send (7) ...................................... by email)
Other comments: appointment with instructor at (8) ...................................... on Thursday
custgmer will use the gym mainly at (9) ......................................
would like some (1 0) ...................................... for friends
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Retail therapy
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! ..1. Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
e Where do you prefer to go shopping?
e Why do you think some people enjoy shopping a lot and others don't enjoy it at all?
e What do you think would make shopping a more enjoyable experience for people who don't like it?
(.,~,..! Match the shopping words in the box with the definitions below.
! clearance closing down sale get a bargain good value for money
out of stock retail outlet special offer take something back
a) ......................................................... = return something
b) ......................................................... = buy something cheaper than it usually is ·~·

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c) ......................................................... = something which is good quality and the right price is paid for it
d) ......................................................... = when things are sold cheaply because the shop is going to stop operating
e) ......................................................... = not available
f) ......................................................... =a price which is lower than usual
g) ......................................................... = a sale to get rid of extra stock or because the shop is closing down
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h) ......................................................... = a store that sells goods to the public
(~.~) Read the conversation. Which word(s) in each section do you think might be the words you have to
write in a note completion activity? Why?
Shopkeeper: Good morning, Hadley's Toys.
Customer: Hello there, I wonder if you can help me. I'm trying to find a game called Shout! but I can't find it
anywhere. Everyone seems to have Say it!, which is similar but not the same. Do you have it?
Shopkeeper: I'm sorry, I don't know that game. Let me see if I can find some more informati~n about it online.
Customer: Thank you!
Shopkeeper: OK, here it is. We can order it for you if you like, and you can come and collect it at the shop. We
can't get it sent to your home because it'll be a lot more expensive for you. ·
Customer: Well, yes, that would be great! How much is the game?
Shopkeeper: It's 19.99. That's euros of course.
Customer: Oh, that's quite a lot more expensive than I thought. I thought it would be about€15, like most
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(3b.)
·......... look at the notes and check your ideas for exercise 3a.
Hadley's toy store- telephone notes
The customer is looking for a game called (1) ......................................
It is possible to order it online and send it to the (2) ...................................... for the customer
The game costs (3) €.................................... ..
c~:J Underline the sections of the conversation in exercise 3a

which mean the same as the notes in exercise 3b. How are
they different?
c:s.:J ~ look a: the notes in exercise 3b again and listen.

Write down any key words or phrases which help you to
decide when to move on to the next question.
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C~J look at the notes in exercise 7. Which keywords will you listen for to help you complete the notes?
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Johnson & Rigby Clothing Store
Example
Customer name- {O) Jo .T.w.igf.~y
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Problem
The {1) ...................................... Jo's grandmother bought is too small
The item was bought on (2) ......................................
Customer will return the item to the shop
Skirt order
Item number of the skirt is AZ (3) ......................................
Customer would like the skirt in the (4) ...................................... colour, size 38
lost purse
Made of (5) ......................................
There is an important (6) ...................................... inside
Call the customer on (7) .............. :~::.: ............... if it is in lost property
Gift for customer's grandmother

~-,~ 'W()~Id like to buy a {8) ......................................
It is made from small (9) ......................................
Customer wants to spend a maximum of (10) £.................................... ..
Customer will order the item online
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What's on the menu?
® How common is it for people to eat out in your country? Where do they go?
• What do you think some people enjoy about cooking for friends and family?
e Look at the box in exercise 2 below. Talk about your eating habits using the ideas.
2 ! What do the food phrases mean? Complete the sentences with phrases from the box.
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balanced diet healthy diet home-cooked food main meal
processed food quick snack ready meals tak~aways

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a) I'd say I've got a pretty ................................................................... - I eat a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables, though I do often
tend to eat the same kinds of meals.
b) My parents make really delicious .................................................................... It's better than going out to a restaurant!
c) If I'm really busy, I'll grab a ................................................................... rather than sit down and eat a proper m~al.
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d) When's the ................................................................... of the day in your country? We usually have ours in the evening.
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e) I'm really not into the ................................................................... you can buy in supermarkets- they're usually full'bf salt and
fat, even though they're quick to cook in a microwave oven.
f) My brother lives on ................................................................... which he gets delivered straight to his door.
g) ................................................................... isn't in its natural state. Often sugar or salt is added to make it last longer.
h) You should try to eat a .................................................................... That means eating a variety of different food groups every
day.
C3.:J ~ Some letters are often confused in English because they sound si~ilar.
Listen and write down the first and second letter in each case.
1 ................... , .................. . 5 ................... , ...................
2 ................... , .................. . 6 ................... , .................. .

3 ................... , .................. . 7 ................... , .................. .
4 ................... , .................. . 8 ................... , .................. .
4 ! ~ Listen and circle the letter you hear.

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(~.~J look at the table. What do you think the information is about?
Italian cooking Hambley College

6.30 pm - 8.00 pm
Mondays
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7.00 pm- 9.00 pm
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(~.~) look at the gaps in the table in exercise 6a. What kind of information is missing from each one?
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1 : Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
e What are the most popular tourist attractions in your country?
e When you visit an attraction, what do you want to know about it

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2 i Which phrases in the box signal that a speaker is about to move

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Next ...
First of all ...
What I mean to say is that ...
Finally ...
Now let's talk/let me tell you about ...
(~.~) Read part of a talk by a tour guide about a castle. Which words from
exercise 2 do you think he uses to change topic?
'As you can see, we're just outside the main entrance now, which is
over 500 years old. I've already told you a bit about the history of
the castle, but ......................................................... the architecture of the building.
Can you see the archway above us? Well, that was built ... '
(~.~) ~ Listen and check your answers.

c~:J Read the instructions for a Section 2 multiple choice task. How many
options do you have to choose to answer the question?
Questions 1-6
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
(~.~J Look at the title of a Section 2 talk and answer the questions.
Chelsey Beach Resort
a) Who do you think will give the talk? Who to?
b)What kind of information do you think will be given in the talk?
(~.~) ~ Listen to the first part of the talk and check your ideas.
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1 Why does Jo think the Golf Hotel is more popular

3 What will open in the resort soon?
than others in the resort?
A an outdoor cinema
A l,t has better views. B a children's playground
B It serves excellent food. C a park
C It is closer to the main attractions.
2 What does Jo say about the old part of town?
A There Ls nothing interesting to see there.

B Not enough people know it's there.
CIt is very difficult to get to.
(~.~) ~ Listen and answer the questions in exercise 6a. Remember to listen for the cues which indicate that
Jo is about to change topic!
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c:?.J ~ listen to the introduction to a Section 2 task. What is Palm Trees Nature Reserve? What do you
think it is like?
C'ii'J ~ Questions 1-6 .,p

1 Alex is talking to visitors who want to 4 Which activity does Alex think visitors will enjoy
most?
A avoid making more problems for the
environment. A looking at the night sky
B repair the damage caused by traditional B finding out about coconuts
tourism. C photographing unusual animals
C create new areas of land for animals to
live on. 5 What does Alex say about day trips?
A Visiting the local islands is no longer possible.

2 What does Alex say about the B Guests can take part in wildlife protection
accommodation at Palm Trees? activities.
A It is basic but comfortable. C The mountain walk is often cancelled because
BIt uses natural energy. of bad weather.
C It is made from old trees.
6 Which part of the cultural evenings does Alex
_ 3Which facility is new at the reserve? particularly enjoy?
A the private beach A taking part in traditional dances

B the Coral Restaurant B tasting dishes from the area
C the freshwater swimming pool C learning about local life
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The value of education
1 ) Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
e Do you prefer attending classes or learning about a subject at home?
e What do you think makes someone a good teacher/student?
2 ) Look at the places below. What kind of talkmight someone give in each place? Who might give the talk?
e an art gallery e a shopping centre
e a place of work e a sports centre
e a school @ a theatre
(3~) What kind of information might a speaker give in

their introduction?
(~.b.} ~ Listen to the beginnings of four introductions.

Which of the places in exercise 2 is the setting for each talk?
a)............................................................... c) ...............................................................
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C.~:J ~ Listen to a full introduction and answer the questions. /~

a) Who is the speaker? c) Who are the listeners?
b)Where is the talk taking place? d) What will they find out about?
(~.~) Read the instructions for a Section 2 task and answer the true or false questions.
Questions 1 and 2
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO topics does Becky say children particularly

enjoy finding out about?
A health D social skills
B general knowledge E thinking abilities
C language
True or false?
a) Only two of the options answer the question.
b) You should choose two options to answer each question (two for question 1 and two for question 2).
(~.b.) ~Listen and answer questions 1 and 2 in the task in exercise Sa.
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1 qualification a) the subjects studied in school or college and what each

subject includes
2 graduate (n) b) education at college or university where subjects are
studied at an advanced level
3 curriculum c) judgement about the quality or importance of

something, e.g. work completed by a student
4 assessment d) a person who has a degree from university or college
5 higher education e) a study of a subject done over time

6 project (n) f) an official record offinishing a course of training or study
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A discuss computer problems

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C hand in assignments
D make photocopies
E contact teachers
Questions 5 and 6
Which TWO things do students need to do today?
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The world of work
• Which jobs do you think are the most satisfying to do?
• Which jobs do you think should be the highest paid?
(2~·)
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1 I get on very well with my manager.

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a) I really enjoy.liJ)e work I do.
2 I'd like to have more time off. b) I should earn more.
3 It's a really friendly place to work. c) I have a good relationship with the boss.
4 I think I deserve a higher salary. d) I don't get enough holidays.
5 I get a lot of satisfaction from my job. e) My colleagues are very nice.
(~.~) Which sentences in exercise 2a indicate that the speaker feels positive about their work?
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(~.~) Look at the adverbs in the box. Are they used to introduce a positive or negative opinion? What do the
other two adverbs express?
luckily
sadly
surprisingly
thankfully
unexpectedly
unfortunately
(3,.~) ~ Listen to people talking about two different jobs and check your answers.
(i~') ~ listen again. What is positive and what is negative about each job?
4 ! ro Listen to another person talking about working as a pilot. What does she say surprises some pilots
when they start work?
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(~.~J Read the instructions for one type of the Section 2 matching tasks and answer the true or false questions.
Questions 1-5
What does the speaker say about the different parts of a supermarket job?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C next to questions 1-S.
Parts of the job
1 working in the cold store
A It is always interesting.
2 filling the shelves
B The conditions can be uncomfortable.
3 working on the checkout
C It is possible to learn useful skills.
4 checking deliveries
S working in the bakery
True or false?
a) You have to give five answers.
b)You should only write each letter once.
c) You have to answer the same question for 1-5, but the answers may be different.
d)Yo~,may need to give the same answer to different questions.
e) You only need to write the letters from the box, not the words.
(~.~) ~ Lis:en to a man talking to a group of new employees at a supermarket. Is this answer to the task in
exercise Sa correct or incorrect? Why?
Parts of the job

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(~·~J ~ Read the task in exercise Sa again, then listen and

answer questions 1-5.
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What does the speaker say people enjoy about the jobs?
Write the correct letter, A-C, next to questions 1-S.
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A making other people's lives better B using their creative skills C working with talented people
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2 accountant 5 journalist
3 postal worker
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(j::·J Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
CD What do you enjoy doing when you have a holiday from work or study?
CD Is it common for people in your country to travel abroad on holiday? Where are the most popular destinations?
CD Where are the most popular holiday destinations in your own country?
(~.~) Complete the sentences with an appropriate linking word

from the box. Use each word once only•
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~ although once since unless whereas yet
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a) ...................................... the hostel's situated on a busy main road, it's within easy walking distance of the town .
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b) ...................................... most guests prefer to spend their time at the beach, the hotel pool's often fairly quiet.
c) There's a meeting with your holiday rep every day, but you don't need to go ...................................... you h'a~e any
questions or problems.
d)The beaches around the resort do tend to get very busy, ...................................... if you're prepared to walk out of
town, you'll probably manage to find a quiet spot somewhere.
e) Much of the self-catering accommodation in the downtown area is in apartments, ...................................... further out
of town you'll find more villas and holiday cottages.
f) ...................................... you've entered the arrivals hall, please head towards the information desk, where your guide
will be waiting.
(~.b.)ffi Listen and check your answers.
(~·~J ffi Listen again and answer the questions. There is one question per speaker.
a) What's negative about the location of the hostel?
b) Why does the hotel pool tend to be quiet?
c) What should you do if you have a question or problem?
d) How can you find somewhere quiet to sit?
e) What kind of accommodation is found outside the town centre?
f) Who will be waiting in the arrivals hall?
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(~.·~) Read the instructions for one type of the Section 2 matching tasks and complete the text below.
Questions 1-5
Which activity is it possible to do on each of the tours?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 1-5.
Tours
1 Denney Beach
2 Parker's Point
3 Lake Maw
4 Bewley Cliffs
5 Sutton Harbour ......................................
In this matching task, you will write five (a) ....................................... Each one answers the same (b) ....................................... You will
find ~h'f~ in the instructions at the beginning of the task. There are (c) ...................................... options to choose from
(A-G). You.$hould write one (d) ...................................... for each answer. You should not (e) ...................................... the same one
twice. Th'ere are two options which you do not need to use. You will receive one (f) ...................................... for each
correct answer.
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(4") ffi Listen to the introduction to a Section 2 task. What kind of talk is it?
C~:J ill Questions 1-s

Which service does each of the hotels offer?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 1-5.
Hotels
1 Mountain View ......................................
2 Blue Bay ......................................
3 Jersey House ......................................
4 Ned's Hostel ......................................
5 Bridgetown ......................................
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(~.b.) ffi listen again. What are the areas 1-5?

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c~:·J Readt \he instructions for a Section 2 task and answer questions a-d.
a) How many questions are there?. c) What do the letters on the map/plan represent?
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b)Wher~ do you have to write your answers? d) Do you need to use every letter in your answers?
Questions 1-6
label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-1, next to questions 1-6.
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Public services
• Are there many public services in your town (for example, a library,
local transport system, emergency services)? If so, how often do
you use them?
• Do you think local governments have an obligation to provide such

services for the public?
(~~) Complete the sentences with words from the box.
( ambulance fire and rescue hospitals libraries parks police power/energy supply
public transport roads schools street lighting water supply
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a) My cousin's head of the ...................................... department at our local council. There's been a huge reduction in crime
since it's become easier to see what's on the CCTV footage.
b) Without the .........................,............ service, I'd have been stuck in the collapsed building for hours.
c) I think ...................................... are vital for any town- they enable people to get some fresh air and exercise.
d) My sister is a civil engineer- she helps to plan new ...................................... to connect remote villages.
e) Although ...................................... aren't an essential service, they do contribute to people's education .

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g) Too many people lack access to a safe ......................................, which means they are at risk of contracting a serious
disease.
h) ...................................... and ...................................... are of the utmost importance to the education and well-being o.f a community.
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(1) ...................................... at the desk (unless arriving

by ambulance)
Providing (2) ...................................... is essential.
(Wait for (3) ............................ by nurse. )
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Undergo (5) ...................................... and I or receive

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Transfer to relevant hospital department

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(~·~) ill Below are some incorrect answers to exercise 3a. listen and look at the flow chart again. How do you
know that they are incorrect?
Gap 1 call
Gap2 symptoms
Gap3 waiting area
Gap4 injury or illness
GapS medicine
Gap6 l9cal doctor

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I c~:·J ~ Listen to the introduction to a Section 2 task. What process is being described? What do you think I
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The natural world
e Have you ever been on a field trip to study wildlife? If you had the
opportunity to do so, what would you choose to study?
e What do you think appeals to people about doing wildlife research?
2 i Match an adjective in box A with one that has a similar meaning in

box B.
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has done recently. How does she feel about it?
A satisfied that she has gathered enough information
B anxious about how physical conditions will affect the study
C excited that the tools she used worked better than expected
(~~) Complete the sentences with a word from the box.
~ admit bound guess honest less not unlikely wait

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a) To be ......................................, I think we need to do some more background reading.
b) I can't ...................................... to start work on the research project.

c) I've got to ...................................... that I'm slightly worried about giving the presentation. .c' t
d) This reference book is ...................................... to have some useful information about the topic.
e) It's ...................................... you won't get a good mark for your assignment- you worked so hard on it.
f) I'm ...................................... nervous about getting my essay grade than I thought I'd be. I'm sure it'll be fine.
g) 1...................................... you could say that the results aren't quite what we expected.
h) It's ...................................... that I'm nervous about studying abroad- I just don't know what it'll be like.
(~~) ~ Listen and check your answers.

c:s.J ~ Listen to a discussion about a student conservation project and answer the questions.
a) Who are the speakers?
b) Is the discussion an interview or a

less formal discussion?
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The students have already decided
A to include information.about damaged habitats.
B to concentrate on different species of the same animal.
C to discuss what is being done to protect endangered animals.
(~.~) Which speaker(s) gave the information which helped you to choose your answer?
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~ listen to the introduction and beginning of a Section 3 task and answer the questions.
a) What are Maggie and Adam going to study?
b)How does Adam feel about the trip?
c·~:·J ~ Questions 1-5

1 Maggie is particularly looking forward to
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A seeing bottlenose dolphins for the first time.
B co!ltr'ibuting some scientific knowledge about dolphins.

C being involved in the preservation of the dolphins' habitat.
2 Adam feels fortunate that he
A was encouraged to s~dy for a degree in marine biology.

B already has some useful experience of conducting research.
C has been given the chance to participate in interesting projects.
3 How does Maggie feel about the jobs she will have to do on the trip?
A uneasy about travelling in difficult weather conditions
B doubtful about her ability to use certain equipment correctly

C concerned about making errors when recording information
4 What does Adam say about activities which will take place at the research centre?
A He thinks that the talks could be of benefit to volunteers.

B He suspects that volunteer~may have to produce reports.
C He believes that showing guests around might be challenging.
5 How does Maggie feel about writing her own report of the field trip?
A worried about the timescale for writing it
B eager to start writing it during the trip
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Followers of fasl;lion
C1::J Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
e Do you follow fashion?
e What do you think motivates some people to keep up to date

with the latest trends?
(~~) Look at the phrases below. Does each one express agreement
or disagreement?
I'm sure you've got your reasons for saying that, though I ...
I can see what you're saying, but don't you think ... ?
I know what you mean ...
I'm with you there ...
I couldn't agree more ...
I'd go along with that.
That may be true. However, ...
You've got a point, but ...
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!.~.~} Look at the phrases again. Which words indicate that the speaker is about to disagree with what someone
else has said?
c~:J ~ Listen to two students talking about a lecture on fashion and answer the questions.
a) Which of the following aspects of a lecture do they talk about?
e the lecturer e the place where the lecture was held
e the topic of the lecture e the quality of the hand-outs provided <' ~
e the visuals aids which were used
b) Which aspect do they agree about?
(4~·)
·........ Read the instructions for a Section 3 task. Which statement(s) about the task is/are true?
Questions 1 and 2
Choose two letters, A-E. Which two activities do the students agree will help them develop their
own work?
A taking photos of people D looking through fashion magazines
8 talking to fashion designers E sketching ideas for designs
C researching past trends online
a) Only two of the options answer the question given.
b) By choosing two options, you are answering questions 1 and 2 at the same time.
c) You should choose two options for question 1 and two options for question 2.
(~.~J ~ Listen to two students talking and answer questions 1 and 2 in exercise 4a.
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(~.~) ~ listen to two students talking to their tutor about a fashion shoot they have done. Number the
activities in the order that you hear them.
A making sure their designs fitted properly
B booking models to take part
C asking for help with lighting
D using'their own camera equipment
E selecting which items of clothing to photograph ...................
(~.~) ~ Listen a~ain. Which two things would they do differently next time?
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c~:J 1J2~8i Listen to the introduction to a Section 3 task. What do you think the students might talk about?
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C:?:J 1t21B1 Questions 1 and 2
Choose two letters, A-E.
Whi~h~wo tasks does Eliza still have to do?
A position ·the display boards
B arrange the lighting
C find appropriate music
D select accessories
E choose a name for her show
Questions 3 and 4
Which two parts of his dissertation does Rob need to finalise?
A the literature review

B the introduction
C the conclusion
D the abstract
E the findings
Questions 5 and 6
Which two experiences did both students particularly enjoy about their course?
A learning about different career'Options

B attending a prominent fashion show
Croeeting a professional designer
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All in the mind?
1 E Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
e Are you interested in popular psychology?
e Why do you think we are so interested in analysing other

people/s behaviour?
2a Match the verbs with the activities. Some verbs may be used
with more than one activity.
Verb Activity
1 conduct a) background reading

2 carry out b) a discussion
3 take part in c) an experiment

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4 do some d) a survey
5 analyse e) a dissertation
6 complete f) a lecture
7 attend g) results
8 write h) research
i.. ~.~) ~ listen and check your answers. ·~·
c:l.J Read the instructions for a Section 3 task and answer the true or false questions.
Course modules
A taking part in observational studies 1 Social Psychology
Breading interesting case studies 2 Personality
C interviewing people 3 Behaviour
D taking part in debates 4 The mind and the brain
E planning future research 5 Research methods in psychology
F writing about their experiences
G listening to experts in the field
True or false?
a) You must choose five options for each question.
b)You have to answer the same question about each of the numbered elements.
c) There are two options which you do not need to use.
d)The answers are below the box.
e) It is possible to predict the answers before listening.
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(4~) ~ listen to two students, Mandy and Mark, talking about their course and answer question 1
....... in exercise 3. Do they agree?
{4b) ~ Listen again. Do they mention any of the other options?

[ 4c j look at the dialogue. Underline the parts which helped you to choose the correct answer.
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a)the words which indicate which option is being discussed.
b) how agreement between the speakers is shown.
Mandy: So, we/re starting a new module on Monday- Social Psychology. 1/m looking
f~rward to that are you?
Mark: Yeah. I read in the course guide that we/11 be doing some pretty cool
experiments.
Mandy: Mmm, I can't wait to get out there and start talking to participants about
how they experience the world.
Mark: I feel exactly the same. I've already written down a few questions I want to
ask.
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Choose five answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 1-5.
Experiments
1 lying to ourselves
2 .forming groups
3 standing and watching
4 following the crowd
5 predicting behaviour
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Can you hear the music?

e What are your musical influences?
• Have you ever written any music yourself?

e What do you think motivates people to play in and
perform with a band or other music group?
2 ! Which sequencing words and phrases from the box

describe the beginning, middle and end of a process?
eventually first of all following this/that ·..

initially lastly later meanwhile once
secondly, thirdly, etc. subsequently
to begin with to start off ultimately
3a! ~ Listen to a music producer describing part of the music editing process. Write down what he calls
each stage.
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i..~.~) ~ Listen again and make a note of words or phrases which may indicate,'that the speaker is about to
change topic. •
(~~) Read the instructions for a Section 3 task and answer questions a-d on page 37.
Questions 1-5
Complete the flow chart below.
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A feedback C solutions E ending G written notes

B a title D online tools F sound quality
Song-writing
( Use a recording device or make (1) ..............................,........................... )
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Make use of (2) ......................................................... .
Think about the listener's emotions.
Create (3) ......................................................... .
Consider the (4) ......................................................... .
Edit your work.
Come up \'Vith (5) .......................................................... ·
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b)Do you have to write something in every box?
c) Should you write your answers in words?
d)Can you complete the flow chart without listening to the speakers?
(~.~) ~ Listen to two students talking about a song-writing process they know about, and complete the flow
chart in exercise 4a.
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(~J ~ Listen to the introduction to a Section 3 task. What do you think the process might involve?
C~.·) ~ Que.stions 1-5
Complete the flow chart below.
Problems
A qualifications C funding E interview G personal statement
B cov~r letter D audition F application
Applying·for the ABT Musk programme
I Contact the Department Secretary for website login details.
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( Select your (1) ..................................:...................... date. )
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Offer evidence of (3) ......................................................... .
Attend for the (4) ......................................................... .

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Food for thought

1 Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
• Do you enjoy preparing and cooking food? How important is the preparation stage of cooking?
@!) Can you think of a useful device or machine which would help you prepare meals more quickly and/or easily?
2a ! Look at the diagram in exercise 3a and complete each

sentence with a preposition from the box.
~ along beneath beside beyond from within

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a) As you can see, there are several layers ...................................... the
border of the pyramid.
b) ...................................... the bottom of the healthy eating pyramid, you can see that exercise,
amongst other things, has been included.
c) ...................................... the pyramid, you can see an optional extra: multivitamins.
d) Directly ...................................... the layer which contains red meat and refined grains is dairy produce.
e) I'd suggest working ...................................... the bottom to the top of the pyramid when planning meals.
f) The fruits and vegetables section is ...................................... the healthy fats and oils section.
(2..~) ~ Listen and check your answers. ·~.
(~.~) Read the instructions for a Section 3 task and answer the true or false questions.
Questions 1-5
Label the diagram below. Write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 1-5.
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Daiv-y 2 seeds, beans
3 fish, chicken
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4 healthy carbohydrates
5 portion control
Fv-uit & Healtl-ly fats ~-"<--- E
vegetables & oils
Weigl-lt Exev-cise
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True or false?
a) You must use all of the letters.
b) You should write one letter only on each answer line.
c) You should write the words given in 1-5 next to the appropriate letter.
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(~~) Look at the diagram. What do you think it is? What do you think the different parts are?
(~:~) ~ listen and check your answers.

c~:J Read part of the description of the spiralizer. Complete it with the appropriate passive forms of turn, keep,
hold or cut.
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So, hb~ does it work? Well, the vegetable (a) ................................................ by the little spikes you can see sticking
out of the section on the right-hand side. When the handle (b) ................................................, the vegetables
(c) ................................................ by the blade at the other end of the machine. You can use different ones according
to the shape you want to create, and they (d) ................................................ in place by the blade rack.
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Make yourself at home!
e Would you say you are a hospitable person?
e Why do you think it's important to provide hospitality for ...
a) business guests? b) tourists?
2 ! Which of the phrases in the box can be used to ask someone's opinion?'
What are the other questions used for?
What do you reckon (about) ... ? How are you?

What are your views on ... ? What would you say (to) ... ?
Have you ever ... ? Are you aware of ... ?
Where do you stand on ... ? How do you feel (about) ... ?
3a! ~ Listen to a student, Kim, talking with his tutor. Which sentence is the most accurate paraphrase of the
tutor's first question?
e What does Kim think he could have done better this semester?
o How does Kim feel about his progress in the first semester?
o What reason does Kim give for doing badly in his first semester?
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e Kim believes he has done well this semester despite ...
(~_~) ~ Listen again. The questions encourage Kim to give his opinions. How do you think a series of questions
might help you in the context of the Listening test?
(4~) ~ Listen again and answer the questions.

1 How does Kim feel about his first semester?
A disappointed with his performance in one aspect
B upset about letting others in his project group down
C frustrated that his marks were not as good as he had hoped
2 Kim thinks that the organisational skills programme would be
A quite demanding.
B a poor use of his time.
C very helpful for him.
(~_b.) Look at part of the dialogue between Kim and his tutor, Dr. Parker. Underline the words or phrases which
helped you to choose your answers to question 1 in exercise 4a.
Dr. Parker: How do you feel your first semester has gone, Kim?
Kim: I think it could have gone better and maybe I've failed myself in one or two things -like I
was a bit late handing in my hospitality resources assignment, and I could've managed my
time better throughout the semester: But I've achieved decent grades and I think the end-
of-semester team project I did went smoothly.
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paraphrases A-D. There is one paraphrase you do not need to use.
Speaker 1 ................... Speaker 2 ................... Speaker 3 .................. .
A Although I probably won't use the information they gave US,
I didn't find it boring.
B I felt a bit disappointed with one aspect of the course.
C I found part of the course I did confusing.
D I was surprised by how interesting part of the course was .
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.:1: C:6 J ~ Listen to the Introduction to a Section 3 taslc What course are the students doing? What do you !,.;
think this involves?

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1 Both Mia and Ali feel that the Food Studies module was
Altd'o limited in its focus.
B a crucial component of the course.
C a helpful introduction to a more in-depth study.
2 When Mia talks about the Global Hospitality module she reveals her
A appreciation of the lecturer's knowledge.
B satisfaction with the ~se studies discussed.
C interest in finding out more about the topic.
3 How does Ali feel about the Consumer Experience module?
A regretful about failing to complete some of the work
B guilty about missing some ofthe lectures
C anxious about receiving his results
4 Mia is of the opinion that the Financial Rep~rting module
A was too advanced for most students.
B should have included a related topic.
C left some students feelirigGonfused.
5 .What does Ali say about the Marketing module?

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,. A He is confident that he will use what he's learned.
B He is enthusiastic to find out more about marketing.
C He is fascinated by one of theories he heard about.

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Animal conservation
• How interested are you in studying animal behaviour?
• Have you ever been involved in animal conservation work?

If you were to get involved, what kind of work would you like to do?
2 i Which of the phrases in the box would you hear •••
a) during the introduction/outline to a talk?
b)when the speaker is finishing a section of a talk?
c) when the speaker is starting a new section of a talk?
The next area I'd like to concentrate on ...
There are several points I'd like to make ...
We've just looked at ...
My talk today concerns ...
That's pretty much everything I have to say about ...
Turning now to .. .
·,<&_.
I'd like to start by .. .
I'd now like to discuss ...
(~_~) Read the introduction to a talk about the protection of the great hamster of
Alsace. Which phrases from exercise 2 do you think the speaker uses in a-c?
(a} ................................................ France's wild species of hamster- known as the great
hamster of Alsace after the region it inhabits- and the country's mission
to save it from extinction. (b) ................................................ about the reasons for an
increased threat to the animal, and what is being done to protect it.
(c) ................................................ considering the contribution farming has been making to
the decline of these wild creatures.
(~_~) ro Listen and check your answers.

Great hamster of Alsace
c~·:) Read the instructions for a Section 4 task below. Which statement, a-c, is true?

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/
OR A NUMBER for each answer.
a) You should never write more than two words plus a number.
b) Sometimes you may need to write a combination of words

and numbers.
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(e.g. noun, adjective)?
The great hamster of Alsace

Lives in Alsace region: France
Reasons for threat of extinction
Numbers are in decline due to:
- a decrease in the amount of (I) ................................................ being grown.
-predators attacking hamsters when fields are (2) ................................................ .
Protection work
Farmers an9 (3) ................................................ are working together to improve the situation.
The aim is to sustain ( 4) ................................................ and create a better habitat for the hamsters.
(~.b.) ~ Listen and complete the notes in exercise Sa. Write ONE WORD ONLY in each gap.
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each gap.
c:~:J ~ Complete the notes. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Helping honeybees in the USA The varroa mite

Honeybees are crucial for the reproduction of fruit and Atiny pest which spreads disease.
vegetable crops, e.g. apples. carrots. (1) ....................................... Makes the bees (5) ...................................... and therefore
The decline of bee populations unable to look for food.
Farming What experts are doing
- developing techniques to protect bees
The decline of bees began during the (2) ...................................... .
This was due in part to the introduction of pesticides - improving (Ei) ...................................... about the importance
and other chemicals. of bees '
e.g. letting people know that bees only sting
These were used to improve crops and kill off fungus
~n~~~~~~;:da~~ st~~~r a~: ~ing (7) ...................................... or
and (3 ) .......................................
The chemicals were meant to kill other insects. but
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affected bees too. - researching chemicals called miticides
Growing a single crop means not B·n~iJgh food is - trying to avoid contact between (8) ......................................
and miticides
available to bees.
- working on bee (9) ...................................... programmes to
An unidentified disorder reproduce resistant bees.
In some instances. whole colonies may
Challenges
(4) ...................................... and die off.
Lack of cooperation and (10) ...................................... can
Scientists are trying to identify the cause.
make data collection difficult.
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Is that green or b~ue?
• Which colours are you particularly drawn to?
• Do you choose different colours for clothing from

those you would use for home decoration?
• Are there any foods you tend to be attracted to I avoid

because of their colour?
2a ! Look at the words. Which can be used to express cause

and effect?
accordingly also as a result besides

i consequently furthermore hence in addition :
likewise moreover therefore thus
(~.~) ~ Listen and check your answers.
2c ! What are the other words used for?
(~.~) Look at the headings in exercise 3c. What information

do you think the talks will include?
(3'b') ~ Listen and check your ideas.
(.~~) ~ Listen again and complete the notes for each

extract. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
The human perception of colour <' t
People often argue about colour such as (I) ..................................................... or the colour of an item of clothing.
Humans actually see colour according to what is reflected by light.
For example, a (2) ..................................................... is not really red.
How animals see colour

Animals with weak colour vision include cats, dogs and (3) ......................................................
These animals tend to see most colours as grey.
( 4) ..................................................... and birds have near-human colour vision which helps them select food.
Bees and butterflies can also see ultraviolet colour.
Colour blindness
Red-green colour blindness is the most common type.
Colour blind people see reds and greens as shades of grey.
They may struggle to perceive the colour (S) ....................................................., for example.
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Read the notes in exercise 3c again. What function do the additional notes (i.e. the ones where you do not
have to write anything) have?
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5 ~ Listen to the introduction to a Section 4 task. How do you think the way colour is produced in
nature can be used to improve technology?
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Colours in nature
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The Blue Morpho butterfly has very bright blue Other animals use colour to attract a suitable
wings. mate.
Certain human colourations are created from Scientists hope to copy what squid do in order to
create fast computers and extend
(1) ......................................................
(7) ...................................................... in cell phones, for
Colours found in wildlife, e.g. bright
example.
(2) ..................................................... and leaves are produced as
a result of light interacting with tiny structures on Pollia condensata
their rlitface.
This African herb is considered the brightest
... Structural colour organism on Earth .
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Cell structures do not have colour themselves. The skin of its fruit has many
Different layers of cells, organised like (8) ..................................................... which are arranged in a
spiral formation.
(3) ..................................................... shelves, reflect particular
wavelengths of light and cf$ate bright light. Reflected light beams produce a range of vibrant
colours.
Such structures probably evolved 500 million
years ago. The plant is very attractive but its seed lacks
The first eyes could not only identify light and (9) .................................................... ..
colour, but shade and (4) ....................................................., too. Birds take the seeds away, and the plant is able to
reproduce.
How animals use their colours

How understanding colour
Animals use their colours in different ways. affects electronics
Sea creatures including cuttlefish and Cell phones and fiat-screen TVs are 'photonic':
(5) ..................................................... use colour to avoid being they send information rapidly using light.
hunted. Unfortunately, the processing of information is
Squid can also rapidly change the way they look not very (1 0) .................................................... ..
using colour structures. '
Scientists hope to carry on learning from nature
They produce a (6) .................................................... of colour to improve technology.
. whicli helps them to hide.
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Mars on Earth
• What kind of person do you think it takes to be an astronaut?
• How easily do you think you would cope with staying in space
for long periods of time?
Astronaut on International Space Station
2a ! Read the extract from a talk about astronauts' spacesuits. Identify and write down four main points.
Try not to repeat any information.
Since there's no atmosphere in space, the visors of astronauts'

helmets are coated with gold, which protects astronauts from
the sun's harmful rays. Astronauts rely on the shiny coating to
reflect solar radiation. The gold foil is so thin that astronauts
still have perfect clarity of vision, but any harmful rays simply
bounce off the helmet. Reflective sheets of gold similarly
prevent satellites from over-heating.
(~.~) Work in pairs. Compare your notes. Did you write down the same information?
2c Read the extract in exercise 2a again. Which words do you think might have been tested in the e}Cpm?
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Why?
3 m Listen to three short extracts about spacesuits and make two notes for each recording.
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personality.
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which imitate aspects of living in space.
" predicting future (5) .....................................................
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i The HI-SEAS space mission on Earth

Simulated missions help scientists experiment with technology and space practices.
The HI-SEAS base Water

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Mars are the main benefits of HI-SEAS'
therefore (6) ..................................................... is crucial.
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Experiments at HI-SEAS having short showers.
Scienti~ts"are looking into how to look Special clothing with tiny bits of
after astronauts' (2) ..................................................... over (7) ..................................................... in it may solve the
long periods. problem of doing laundry.
New spacecraft and (3) ..................................................... Antibacterial chemicals may also help.
equipment must be dev.eloped: current
technology is unsuitablt! for Mars. Food
HI-SEAS is as much like a space colony as Scientists hope to find out which are the
possible. best foods to take on missions.
When scientists leave HI-SEAS, they wear Astronauts must have adequate
special suits and wait in an
(8) ....................................................., or their health may
( 4) ...................................................... be affected.
This is in preparation for dealing with the Possible foods include dehydrated
thin atmosphere on Mars. vegetables.
Communication Light
Signals takes a long time to reach Mars. Special (9) ..................................................... are used to
help scientists carry out their work.
Astronauts will not be able to receive
Lack of light can have a negative impact
(5) ..................................................... on their-actions on sight and mood.
straightaway from leaders on Earth.
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e How interesting do you think it would be to take part in an archaeological dig?
e Where do you think the best places to dig would be?
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2 technique b) theory
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digs run by professional organisations tend not to be.
c) Evidently, many archaeologists prefer to work in warmer, drier climates.
d) Finds that have been uncovered recently include an Egyptian pharaoh and a lost rainforest civilization.
e)To sum up, working on a dig can be a fascinating and rewarding experience.
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a) Although it was rumoured to exist, the lost city was only unearthed a short time ago ....................
b)The fact that the area has lain undisturbed for so long is incredibly rare ................... .
c) The exact location of the site will remain secret, to deter opportunists from removing artefacts ....................
d) The site was painstakingly mapped from the air ....................
e) It is no exaggeration to suggest the discovery is of incredible importance ................... .
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Ethical archaeology
Archaeological ethics is a fairly recent development. Archaeologists of the past placed items in museums
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ancient artefacts. There is (2) ..................................................... of returning items to their country of origin. People who
removed artefacts in the past could be classed as (3) ......................................................
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The artefacts of ancient Egypt

Self-portraits
Like people today, Egyptians wanted to represent The full-size sculpture of ruler Hatshepsut
themselves in images.
implies she had great (5) ..................................................... and
Sculptures of rulers were often intended to create permanence.
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block of limestone.
Sculpt~d portraits were made to decorate
pharaohs' tombs. It is considered a (6) .................................................... .
representation of the queen, and is very colourful.
" King Tutankhamun 's mask
• Everyday objects
One of the most famous ~ncient Egyptian
portraits. Objects such as (7) ..................................................... tell us
more about the way Egyptians lived and what was
The mask helped (2) ................................................... ..
important to them.
understand life in ancient Egypt.
One example shows figures in hieratic scale: the
The mask was uniform in shape, made from gold,
most important person is the biggest.
and decorated with glass and stones.
A cup which represents creation and birth is
The mask's features are considered beautiful
(8) ..................................................... in colour to reflect its
because they are (3) ..................................................... .
theme.
The mask represents King Tutankhamun 's
A spoon in the shape of a goat has a big
importance.
(9) ..................................................... cut into it, which probably
• Other sculptures held make-up.
The Egyptians wanted to protect their One necklace known as a pectoral shows a figure
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c) In a nutshell, art and medicine have been closely linked for centuries.
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Is medicine an art or a science?

Medical experts argue over whether medicine is an art or an applied science.
Art
Those who think medicine is an art believe there are different ways to treat the same illness.
They dislike what's known as '(I) .....................................................' medicine.
They think that doctors should use (2) ..................................................... to make treatment decisions.
Science
Those who believe medicine is a science think the same methods should always be used.
They prefer to depend on (3) ..................................................... drawn from detailed research.
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Principles of second language acquisition

In the past there was a focus on learning grammar before vocabulary.
Now experts think learning vocabulary first makes learners more capable of acquiring (1) ..................................................... .
Teaching and learning new words

The more (2) ..................................................... a learner has to a word, the more likely he/she will remember it.
Using cards with ,(3) ..................................................... is a good way to teach the meaning of words at a basic level.
It is believed that learners should completely (4) ..................................................... a word before using it in context.
Learners begin using words in controlled practice before trying tasks which are more (5) .................................................... ..
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Write NO MdRE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Drumming course: Mondays 6-8 pm
Course details,
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The next course for beginners starts on (0) .7th..Apr.f.{.
The classes are at the hall in the village of (1) .......................... ..
Clothes and equipment
Wear ~ (;2) ........................... and trainers.
Buy a (3) ........................... after the first few classes.
During the classes
Beginners will learn to play the (4) ........................... drum.
After the break, the group learns to play different (5) ........................... together.
The group plays (6) .......... ~, .............. music.
Concerts
Concerts are every (7) ........................... in winter and nearly every week in summer.
The first concert that beginners will play at is the (8) .......................... ..
Wear (9) ........................... clothes for concerts.
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Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A-1, next to questions 11-16.
Reception
Store
11 children's pool
12 instructors' office
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What does the speaker say about each of the following services and facilities?
Write the correct letter, A-C, next to questions 17-20.
Services and facilities

17 car park
18 children's nursery
19 healthy eating talks
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Questions 21-26
21 What does Fatima say about Toby's definition of glaciers?

A It is longer than it needs to be.
B ·It is only a partial explanation.
C It is not accurate.
22 When talking about the Chacaltaya glacier in Bolivia, Toby says he feels
A upset about the consequences of its disappearance.
B unsurprised by the reasons for its disappearance.
C shocked to find out about its disappearance.
23 What does Fatima say about the effects of global warming?

A She would like to know more about them.
B She has had first-hand experience of them.
C She wishes people would take them seriously.
24 When talking about something called albedo, Fatima admits that

A she has only heard the term quite recently.
B ~ ,;. she struggles to explain what the word means.
C she still doesn't fully understand the concept.
25 When :roby talks about thinning ice, he

A introduces an additional aspect that affects melting.
B criticises those who contribute towards making ice dirty.
C corrects an earlier explanation of Fatima's.
26 Both Fatima and Toby ~ree that scientists

A have collected a significant amount of data quickly.
B have not been doing enough to save the planet.
C have some difficult work ahead of them.
Questions 27-28
Which TWO things will Fatima and Toby do on their trip to Switzerland?
A get involved in recording research data
B visit glaciers which are being protected
C listen to talks by glacier experts
D help to analyse samples of ice
E take photos of glaciers
Questions 29-30
Which TWO things will the students include in their essay?

A diagrams of the changing size of glaciers
B suggestions for a future related project
C descriptions of global research work
D a description of scientific methods
E a review of useful books
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The Atlantic puffin population of the Farne Islands, UK
The Farne Islands seabird population lives off the north-eastern coast o~England.
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R: You will hear a telephone conversation between a man at
section '1 a dive centre and a woman who is calling the centre for some
information about an ice diving course.
Passions and interests (pages 6-7) R: You will see that there is an example that has been done for
ffi Exercises 2b and 3b you. On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this
will be played first.
M: Good morning( Sefton Surf Club. M: Good morning, Stanley Dive Centre.
F: Oh, hi. Are you one of the surf instructors? F: Hi, I'm calling because I'd like some information about the
M: Yes, my name's John. How can I help you? ice diving course you're running- where you dive under the
F: I'm calling because I'm interested in joining the club and I'd ice in winter to see what it's like.
like some information. M: Sure. Have you done any diving at all?
M: Sure. Can you tell me whether you've done any surfing F: I've got my certificate for open water diving which I took
before? , when I was on holiday in Spain - I haven't done deep water
F: A little. I did a class on holiday last summer and I wonder diving or going into caves or anything like that, though.
if you could tell me whether you do classes for beginners at M: That's fine- you've got the right certificate.
your club? R:The type of certificate the woman needs is open water
M: Yes, we do. The only class we aren't running at the moment diving, so 'open' has been written in the space.
is the advanced class, because we're looking for a new M: Good morning, Stanley Dive Centre.
instructor. F: Hi, I'm calling because I'd like some information about the
ill Exercise 4 ice diving course you're running- where you dive under the
ice in winter to see what it's like.
M: Sure. Have you done any diving at all?
R: You will hear a telephone conversation between a young
man who wants information about dance classes, and a F: I've got my certificate for open water diving which I took
teacher at a dand centre. when I was on holiday in Spain- I haven't done deep water
ill Exercise Sb .. diving or going into caves or anything like that, though.
M: That's fine- you've got the right certificate. Can you tell
me what level you reached? The advanced level certificate is
F: Good morning, th'e Dance Centre. Jane speaking.
M: Oh, hi. I'd like some information about your classes, please. required for you to take part in the ice diving course, as the
F: Of course. I'm a teacher. How can I help you? skills learned at the basic level aren't quite enough.
M: Well, I'm interested in joining the course on circle dance. Can F: Yes, I've got that.
you tell me when it starts? M: Fantastic.
F: Sure. We finish this term on June the twenty-second and start F: Now I'm just looking at your website and it looks like the
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back again on the eleventh of August for the new course. next course starts in June- is that right?
M: OK. And the classes are held in the studio on Beck Street, is M: Yes. We hoped to start on Monday the nineteenth. We're
that right? having some repairs done at the centre then, though, so it will
F: Actually, we're having some repairs done. There's a large room be the following Monday instead.
above the library which we're going to use for the next course. F: OK, that's the twenty-sixth. Oh, that's good because I finish
M: Oh, right. And what will we do in the classes? my exams on the twenty-third, so I'll be on holiday from
F: We cover all kinds of circle dance. For instance, in the first class college.
after the holidays, we're going to try a dance called the Sardana. M: Great! The classes are held at the dive centre between 7
M: Oh - how do you spell that? I haven't heard of that dance. and 9 pm. The centre's in Holbrook Street if you know it?
F: It's S-A-R-D-A-N-A. F: No, I don't- can you spell that?
M: Thanks. I'll look it up. Do I need special shoes or clothes for M: It's H-0-L-B-R-double 0-K. It's behind the station.
the class? F: Oh, OK. I'm sure I'll find it. And when I come to the first
F: Just wear something comfortable. You don't need to buy class, I'd like to know what I should bring with me.
special dance gear like trousers or tops. M: If you could bring along a copy of your diving certificate,
M: So, trainers would be OK for my feet? that would be great. And don't forget some identification. You
F: Yes, perfect ... Now, as well as the dances, we learn about the must bring both of those things. Feel free to bring your own
music which accompanies them. Also, if you're interested, we notebook, though we'll provide paper and pens, so you don't
run a course on the history of dance as well. ', need to.
M: Mm, I don't think that's for me, thank you. F: Thanks. I wonder if you can tell me what I'll learn about on
the course?
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It 4 I' Exercise 6 teamwork is very important. You'll find out more about that
R: You will hear a telephone conversation between a man at in the first class -you'll also need to know about staying safe
a dive centre and a woman who is calling the centre for some during your dive, which we'll look at later.
information about an ice diving course. F: OK. And how is ice diving different from normal diving?
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M: Well, some of the equipment is different, so we'll talk
about that in the second class. For example, ice divers have to
cut a hole in the ice before they can go diving, and they hold
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M: Good afternoon, Angland Letting Agency, how can I help
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onto a line to find their way back to the hole when they finish you? ·
their dive. As well as learning about things like this, you'll also F: Oh, hi. I'm looking for a flat to rent and 1wondered whether
learn about how the cold will affect your body. That part's in you could help me?
week three. M: Of course. Can I take your name, please?
F: That sounds really interesting. I guess it's pretty important F: Yes, it's Sara Jenkins- that's J-E-N-K-1-N-S.
to know about things like that before you go out there so that M: OK, and what kind of property are you looking for?
you know exactly what's going to happen. F: Well, I'd like a one-bedroom flat but I'm not sure I can afford
M: Definitely. that. Do you ha~ any studio flats available at the moment?
F: Do ice divers wear anything different from normal divers? M: Let me see ... Yes, we've got two at the moment. One's a bit
Like, do they use dry suits? older and in the countryside just outside town, but it's got lots
M: Oh, yes, of course. Wetsuits are only really useful in warmer of space and it's very quiet there. The other's more central. It's
water. There are other things ice divers wear too, and we'll tell brand new but it's more expensive because of the location.
you more about that. You can hire everything you need from Db either of those sound interesting?
us, by the way. F: Yes- the one in the town centre sounds good. Can you tell
F: Oh, good. So, will we do practice dives? me more about it?
M: Yes. I guess you're probably most used to diving in the sea? M: Yes. It's on the third floor, so it's got great views.
F: On holiday, yes, and here in Stanley. F: Hm, does it have an outdoor area? That's something I really
M: Well, we'll use the lake, because that's where you'll do need -I don't need parking though.
the winter dives. We do our practice dives in summer and M: Yes, it's got a balcony which is large enough for two people
autumn. They won't be the same as the ice dives- because to sit on.
there won't be any ice!- but they will help you to get to know F: Oh, great! Oh, that'll be lovely in summer. So, can I ask what
the place well and you'll practise using everything you need the rent is on that property? The most I can afford is four
for the actual ice dive in winter. hundred and twenty-five pounds a month.
F: Oh, there's no train there, and I don't have a car... M: Well, this one is just under that- it's four hundred and
M: Don't worry, we all go together as a group from the centre. fifteen pounds. Bills a~n't included, though. t
We've got our own minibus, so we use that. F: OK, well I expected'to pay those separately, anyway, so f
F: Ok, well it all sounds really good. Is there anything else that's fine.
I need to know? I know how much the course is from the M: Great. So, it's July now- the flat won't be available for "v
information online. you to move into until September- from the second of the ~
M: Yes and there's a discount for the first class, so you can month.ls that any good for you? c
decide whether to do the whole course. We'll also give you F: Yes- that's exactly when I'll need it, so that sounds perfect. c
our handbook- that includes everything we study on the 1"1\ . F
course, so you can read it whenever you need to. You don't Its I' ExerCISe 6 n
pay extra for that. We have a short coffee break in each class- R: You will hear a telephone conversation b~tween an agency 1\
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there's a small cost for this, though. which rents out properties and a customer who rents one of V1
F: That's fine. Thank you and see you soon! their properties. F
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There's no place like home R: You will hear a telephone conversation between an agency F
(pages 8-9) which rents out properties and a customer who rents one of b
their properties. l1i
R: You will see that there is an example that has been done for fr
ffiExercise3
you. On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this F
M: Good afternoon, Angland Letting Agency, how can I help sr
you? IV
M: Hello, Hunton Lettings. Steve speaking, how may I help
F: Oh, hi. I'm looking for a flat to rent and I wondered whether w
you?
you could help me?
F: Oh, hi. My name's Stephanie Reaves. I'm renting one of.your ((
M: Of course. Can I take your name, please? F:
properties at the moment.
F: Yes, it's Sara Jenkins- that's J-E-N-K-1-N-S. Iif
M: Hi, Stephanie. What can I do to help?
M: OK, and what kind of property are you looking for? t~
F: Well, actually, I'd like to make a complaint.
F: Well, I'd like a one-bedroom flat but I'm not sure I can afford M
M: Oh, I'm sorry to hear you're having problems. Can you tell
that. Do you have any studio flats available at the moment? Y<
me which property it is, please?
M: Let me see ... Yes, we've got two at the moment. One's a bit F:
F: Yes, it's number 11 King Square.
older and in the countryside just outside town, but it's got lots to
R: The address of the property that the woman is renting is 11
of space and it's very quiet there. The other's more central. It's M
King Square, so 'King Square' has been written in the space.
brand new but it's more expensive because of the location. F:
Do either of those sound interesting? M: Hello, Hunton Lettings. Steve speaking, how may I help
you?
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F: Yes- the one in the town centre sounds good. he
F: Oh, hi. My name's Stephanie Reaves. I'm renting one of your
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M: Hi, Stephanie. What can I do to help? M: Oh, dear. Do you think it's one of your neighbours in the
F: Well, actually, I'd like to make a complaint. block?
M: Oh, I'm sorry to hear you're having problems. Can you tell F: I think it might be from the bar on the ground floor of the
me which property it is, please? building. It used to be a restaurant which was nice and quiet
F: Yes, it's number 11 King Square. but it's changed recently.
M:That's the flat opposite the park, isn't it? What can I do to M: I'm not sure what I can do about that. Would you like me to
help? call and talk to them about it?
F: Well, the first problem's with the bathroom. F: Hm, I'm starting to think about moving, actually, maybe to
M: Right- has the tap broken again? I know you've had somewhere quieter. Have you got any other flats available?
problems turning the water on and off before now. M: Yes, we've got one which will be free soon on Win kerman
F: Well, this time it's the shower! There's no hot water coming Street- it's very quiet there and the rent's the same as you're
t out -I've checked the boiler and that seems fine- and the paying now.
s heating's working and everything. F: Oh, really? Oh, how do you spell that?
M: Right. I'll send someone round to take a look at that as M: It's W-1-N-K-E-R-M-A-N.
soon as possible. F: That sounds great- I'll have a look at that, please.
F: OK, can you let me know when that will be? I'm really busy M: Of course. I'll make an appointment for you. Which
at the moment and I'm not here often during the day. number's best to call you on? I need to talk to the tenant
M: Let me see ... OK, I can send someone to fix it in two days' who's leaving the flat, to see when you can go and visit.
time if you can manage until then? That'll be the twenty- F: Can you call me on my mobile? My number's 07760 1432.
fourth of August. M: Great. I'll give you a call.
F: I'm away then- could they come another day do you think? F: OK. Thanks for everything!
M: Sure. How about the twenty-fifth? M: No problem. Bye.
F: I'm sure that'll be fine.
M: OK, I'll put it in the diary.
F: Great. Another thing is not actually about my own flat but All aboard! (pages 10-11)
about the buildi~~(
M: Oh, is this about the lift? I've already had two. calls from ~ Exercise 4
tenants about that. [pause between each extract]
F: That's right. Last week the doorbells weren't ringing when a) M: My birthday's on the seventeenth of November.
visitors pressed the buttons. We don't seem to be very lucky b) F: That train fare was expensive! It cost me eleven dollars,
with mechanical things in this block! ninety-nine for a twenty-minute journey.
M: Well, don't worry. I've already arranged for the engineer to c) M: Our flight's at sixteen-thirty. I hope it isn't delayed.
call- he'll be there at nine in the morning. Oh- did the new d) F: My great, great grandmother was born in January 1902.
cleaner for the hallway and stairs arrive on time today? e) M: It's two minutes to midnight. I should go to bed.
F: Yes- everything's looking really clea~nd tidy. And he was f) F:That'll be a hundred and seventeen pounds, thirty-nine
really friendly. pence, please.
M:That's good to hear ... Is there anything else I can help you
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F: I hope so. I've had to buy a couple of things for the flat a) nought, zero, oh
recently which I think is your responsibility. b) ten per cent
M: Oh- was that the bookshelves which fell down? c) three pounds
F: No, that wasn't me- maybe it was someone else in the d) eighteen dollars
block. e) nought point two
M: Oh, that's right- it was the man who rents the flat upstairs
from you. Sorry about that.
F: No problem. Actually, I had to get some batteries for the
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a) three hundred and two thousand
smoke alarm.
b) oh double one six oh, seven three five one four
M: Ah, right. Er, can you send in the receipt for those? That
c) oh one two five, seven six eight, three five four
way I can organise a refund for you. They're usually only a
d) a million
couple of euros, aren't they?
e) nine hundred and forty-two
F: Well, I hope this is OK but I actually got one of those long-
f) oh seven six nine four, five double two seven
life ones- it should last for ten years- that's what it said on
the box, anyway. It cost me eight euros ninety-five.
M: Oh, right. Well, just send in the bill and I'll make sure that
~ExerciseS
you get your money back as soon as possible. R: You will hear a conversation between a clerk at a
F: Thank you! Oh, there's just one more thing I wanted to talk railway station and a woman who is asking for some travel
to you about. information.
M: Yes, what's that? R: You will see that there is an example that has been done for
F: I know the flat's right in the centre of town, so you do get you. On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this
quite a lot of the noise from traffic going past- but I keep will be played first.
hearing music in the evenings when I'm trying to sleep- it's M: Good morning.
really loud. I don't know where it's coming from. F: Hi, I'd like some information about some train journeys I'd
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F: Well, the first trip I want to do is down to Cantermere on suitcases for free, but you have to pay extra for large items
the south coast. I want to visit my sister down there for the such as bicycles or skis.
weekend. F: We don't have any of those, so that's not a problem.
M: OK, which dates are you planning to travel? M: Fine. Is there anything else I can help you with?
F: I'd like to travel next week- Friday if possible, but I know F: Yes -I've got a friend coming to visit soon, and I'm thinking
it can be more expensive to travel by train then, so I can go about day trips we can take. Do you know whether we can
Thursday evening if it's quite a lot cheaper, and then come get to Charnley lakes by train? I know it's quite a long way.
back on Sunday. M: Charnley? How do you spell that?
M: Good idea -so you'll travel down on the ninth of June and F: It's C-H-A-R-N-L-E-Y.
return on the twelfth. M: Let me see .:"'Yes, you can get there by train, but it's quite
F: That's right. a long journey, as you say. When do you want to go?
R: The woman needs is travelling on Thursday, 9th June, so F: September- it'll be the third weekend, so that's Saturday
'Thursday' has been written in the space. the sixteenth.
M: Good morning. M: The Saturday you're talking about is actually the
F: Hi, I'd like some information about some train journeys I'd seventeenth.
like to make. F: Oh, well - we want to go that day, anyway.
M: Ce~tainly. How can I help? M: OK, well, as you know, it's a bit more expensive to travel at
F: Well, the first trip I want to do is down to Cantermere on the weekend.
the south coast. I want to visit my sister down there for the F: Right. So, how much is it for three adults?
weekend. M: It's seventy-five pounds return for three people.
M: OK, which dates are you planning to travel? F: Oh! That's a lot more than I thought ...
F: I'd like to travel next week- Friday if possible, but I know M: Yes and I'm afraid there are no direct trains, during the
it can be more expensive to travel by train then, so I can go week you have to change trains once but on the day you want
Thursday evening if it's quite a lot cheaper, and then come to travel you need to change a second time, too.
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back on Sunday. F: We'll have to change twice? Oh, I see ... Oh, OK, I'll leave
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M: Good idea- so you'll travel down on the ninth of June and that for now. Perhaps we'll drive instead.
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return on the twelfth. M: No problem. Was ~ere anything else?
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F: That's right. F: Yes, I wanted to ask <tbout something for my parents. They
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M: So, there are two ways to get there. You can go via the want to visit Niskey Museum and gardens.
capital- that's quicker but more expensive ... Or you can take M: Right. They can take the train and get off at Niskey station.
F: Great. They're going tomorrow- Wednesday the eighth of F
the slow train.
F: Yes - how much is that one? June. n
M: OK. There are two trains every hour- one at quarter past F
M:That's twenty-three pounds seventeen if you book it now.
the hour and one at quarter to the hour. 0
The other route costs twenty-seven pounds fifty- so you're
saving around four pounds by using the slower train. F: Great. And how much is it? s
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F: OK. I'll do that.
F: Right- I forgot to say that they've got over-sixty-five cards. F
M: No problem ... Some more information about that route
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F: That's OK. It doesn't matter what time I get there.
F: I see. OK, well that's all the information I need for now, so F
M: Fine. I'll book that for you.
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F: Great. Now the second journey I want to book is to the
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F: It's at twelve o'clock midday.
M: Right. The journey's fifty minutes, so the best one for you
to catch is probably the nine-fifteen. The nine-forty-five won't
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need to do. an appointment I made last week.
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M:The children travel free, so that's two adults. A single ticket appointment on Thursday and make a new one.
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F: We need return tickets actually- travelling there and back. and see the doctor?
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M: Right ... it's a bit cheaper to buy two return tickets ... the M: I can't make it on Friday- do you have any appointments
total is forty pounds. next week- on Monday perhaps.
F: That's fine- I'll book those, please. Is there anything else I F: Let me check ... Who's your doctor? R:
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F: OK, she's got two appointments available on Monday- one
at eleven-fifteen and one at three-thirty- are those any good
for you? R: You will hear a telephone conversation between a
M: Erm. Yes, I'll go for the morning one, please- no, sorry I receptionist at a gym and a man who would like some
meant the one in the afternoon. The three-thirty one. information.
F: That's fine. So that's three-thirty on Monday afternoon with R: You will see that there is an example that has been done for
Dr Stevens. you. On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this
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F: Hi, is that the health centre?
F: Good afternoon, Benson's Gyms. My name's Penny. Can 1
help you?
M: Yes, it is. How can I help you? M: Hi, I'd like to find out more about your health and fitness
F: I'd like to order a repeat prescription, please. I get inhalers programme, please.
every month for asthma. F: No problem. Can I take your name?
M: I'm very sorry but we've changed the way you can order M: Yes, it's Mick Priorby. You spell that P-R-1-0-R-B-Y.
medicine. We can't do it by phone any more. R: The customer's name is Mick Priorby, so 'Priorby' has been
F: Oh, really? What should I do, then? written in the space.
M: You can come into the health centre and order what you F: Good afternoon, Benson's Gyms. My name's Penny. Can 1
need at the desk. The other thing you can do is order it online help you?
using our website. M: Hi, I'd like to find out more about your health and fitness
F: I'll do that then, please. I don't have enough time to come programme, please.
in. What's the address? F: No problem. Can I take your name?
M: It's www.yourhealth.co.uk. But you'll need a username and M: Yes, it's Mick Priorby. You spell that P-R-1-0-R-B-Y.
ID number from us first. F: And which gym is it that you would like to go to, Mick?
F: OK- can I get those, please? There are actually three in the area- one in Church Street,
M: Yes. I can put a !~tter in the post today with the details if one in London Street and the third one's in Forest Street.
you like. Otherwi~e I can send you an email. M: The last one. That's the nearest to where I live.
F: Well, that'll be quicker than the first option -yes, do that, F: OK. And what would you like to know?
please. My address is mandysmith@mailme.com M: Well, everything, really! I saw on your website that you've
got some talks on healthy eating. My doctor said it might be
.~ Exercise 6b a good idea for me to go to those. I can find out more about
what I should and shouldn't be doing.
F: Hello, Parkside doctor's surgery.
M: Oh, hi. I'd like to register at the health centre, please. F: Yes, they're very interesting. We also do some talks called
body science- they'll help you learn all about your body
F: Right. Are you happy for me to ask yo~ a few questions
so that you can understand it better and choose the right
over the phone so I can complete the n~ patient form? That
exercise for you.
should make things a bit quicker for you:
M: Yes, that's fine. M: Oh, well, I might find out more about those later.
F: OK, can I take your name, please? F: No problem. The talks you're interested in take place on
M: Yes, it's Lesley Norton. N-0-R-T-0-N. Monday and Wednesday, from six til seven in the evening. Is
that any good for you?
F: Norton ... And what's your date of birth, please?
M: August the twelfth, nineteen seventy-four. M: Yes, the first day's better for me.
F: OK, and where do you live, Lesley? F: OK. I'll put your name down for those. And are you thinking
about joining the gym, as well?
M: I live at 72 School Road, Parkside.
F: Uh-huh. OK, that's fine. Do you have a phone number I can M: Oh, yes, definitely!
contact you on? F: Well, there are two membership types. The first one is silver
M: Yes- do you want my home number or my mobile? -that includes all of our exercise classes and you can use the
F: Whichever's better for you. machines in the gym. The second is our gold membership.
M: I'll give you my mobile. So, that's 7046 2713. That's actually the most popular membership that people
choose.
F: Great. And are you working at the moment, Lesley?
M: Yes, I'm at Parkside Primary School, just across from the M: Yes, that's the one I'd like- I'm not really into racquet
doctor's. sports- tennis or anything- but I saw online that it includes
being able to use the swimming pool, doesn't it?
F: And can I ask what your job is there? ···"'··
M: Yes - I'm the head teacher. F: That's right. I'll be able to set that up for you today.
F: Thank you. Now I need to ask you a few questions about M: Great. Can I ask about some of your classes now?
your general h~alth. Then when you come in to see the F: Of course. What kind of thing are you interested in? We
doctor, he·or she can find out a bit more. have a fantastic group cycling class every day from 7 p.m.
M: That's fine. M: Um, I'm not really into that ... Do you have any running
classes?
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in summer the class will go outside instead. It's nice around
R: You will hear a telephone conversation between a here and there are some good paths along by the river.
receptionist at a gym and a man who would like some M: OK. That sounds great! When are those classes?
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timetable when I've got that information? It will include all will be played first. 1
our classes, actually. M: Hello, Johnson and Rigby. This is Rob speaking. I
M: Yes, please do that. F: Hi, I'm doing some shopping for my grandma and I just I
F: OK, I'll get your address in a moment. Is that everything you wanted to ask a few things- is that OK? I won't be too long! s
wanted to ask? M: Don't worry! I'll just make some notes. Can I take your ~
M: 1think so. name first of all? F
F: Great. Now, if you're going to use the machines in the gym, F: Yes, it's Jo Twig ley. That's spelt T-W-1-G-L-E-Y. I'
you'll need to talk to an instructor- that's to make sure we R: The customer's names is Jo Twig ley, so 'Twig ley' has been n
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M: That's fine- can I make an appointment, then? M: Hello, Johnson and Rigby. This is Rob speaking. F
F: Yes ... We've got one on Tuesday at ten o'clock in the F: Hi, I'm doing some shopping for my grandma and I just n
morning, and then one at two o'clock the same afternoon. wanted to ask a few things- is that OK? 1won't be too long! 1\
Ah ... There's also an appointment free at six-thirty on M: Don't worry! I'll just make some notes. Can I take your lc
Thursday evening. n~me first of all? F
M: I can only come in the evenings, after work- so the last F: Yes, it's Jo Twig ley. That's spelt T-W-1-G-L-E-Y. Ill
M: Great, thanks. Now, how can I help you? F
one's better for me.
f: Great. Now, can I ask you how often you think you'll
probably come to the gym each week?
F: Well, the first thing is a problem, I'm afraid. My grandma
bought a few things from you last month -some trousers and , fV
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M:.Well, I'd like to ~ome every day ~utI don't think that's shirts, 1think- she was really happy with those but she also 1 ~
gomg to happen! Ill probably use 1t most at the weekend, got a sweater and it's too small. She wants to get her money F.
then maybe another time during the week- so let's say three back. 1 tv I
times a week. M: Right. Do you know the date when she bought it? We can't I rE
f: Yes, that's what most people do. Is there anything else you'd return your money if it's more than thirty days ago. M
like to know? F: Let me see ... I've got the receipt here ... It was January sc
M: I don't think so ... Oh, yes. I know at some gyms it's OK to the fifteenth. It's the fifth of February now, so, it's only three e\
brit)g friends along sometimes. weeks ago. ""!'·· F:
F: That's right- every member gets three tickets per season M: No problem. Just bring it back before the end of next th
which friends can use- we'll send those in the post and then week. M
your friends just fill in a form when they arrive at the gym. It's F: Thanks, 1will. She's also looking for a skirt like one she's F:
free. already got. I don't know if you still sell them.
M: Fantastic. M: OK. Do you have the skirt there with you?
F: Right, shall we talk about payment now, and then I can take F: Yes, 1do. V1
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inside the skirt? It starts with the letters AZ and then a long
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M: Yes, please.
F: It's AZ06623714. 4
Shopkeeper: Good morning, Hadley's Toys. M: Great. I'll just check on the computer ... Yes, we still sell 5
Customer: Hello there, I wonder if you can help me. I'm that item. Would you like to order that? You can collect it next 6 ··.·.·1··
trying to find a game called Shout! but I can't find it anywhere. time you come to the shop. ·•. 7
Everyone seems to have Say it!, which is similar but not the F: Yes please. Oh, I nearly forgot. She wanted to know if you · • 8
same. Do you have it? have it in a different colour. She's got the one in orange and
Shopkeeper: I'm sorry, I don't know that game. Let me see if I
can find some more information about it online.
she'd like the purple one.
M: No problem. Do you know what size she takes?
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Customer: Thank you! F:Yes, 38. 2
Shopkeeper: OK, here it is. We can order it for you if you like, M:- Excellent. Is there anything else I can help you with? 3
and you can come and collect it at the shop. We can't get it F: I hope so. My grandma also thinks she left her purse in the 4
sent to your home because it'll be a lot more expensive for shop last time she came in. fi
you. M: Oh, dear. Can you describe the purse for me? '1 ~ 2
Customer: Well, yes, that would be great! How much is the F: Yes- she says it's made from leather- it looks like metal M·
game? it isn't. It was quite expensive. · F: ·I
Shopkeeper: It's nineteen ninety-nine. That's euros of course. M: OK. Was there anything important in it?
M:
Customer: Oh, that's quite a lot more expensive than I F: I don't think there was any money in it and she keeps her
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games. which she really wants back- of my granddad when he was
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M:
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M: OK, I'll do that when we finish th~ call. Is that everything F: Oh, can you spell the name of the street, please? I don't
for today? know it.
f: There's one more thing, actually. M: Yes, it's H-A-R-K-E-R. They need part-time stafffor
M:Sure. weekends.
f: It's my grandma's birthday next week and I'd like to get her F:That sounds good. Can I apply?
something from the shop- she loves the jewellery. M: Sure. I just need a few details from you. What's your own
M: OK. My colleagues say the new earrings are very popular. address, please?
f: Well, I'm thinking about a necklace. Nothing too expensive. F: It's Queenie Avenue. Queenie's spelt Q-U-double E-N-1-E.
I've seen one online. but it's out of stock. Do you think you M: OK, and can you tell me something ... [fade]
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f: It's quite unusual. I thought it was glass but it isn't- it's M: Hello, is that the course information service?
made from mirrors- very little ones of course! F:That's right. Can I help you?
M: 1think I know which one you mean. Let me go and have a M: I hope so! I'd like to sign up for a cookery course- do you
look. run any in the Hambley area?
F:Thanks. F: OK, let me see ... There are three, which all start next week.
M: ... Hello again. I'm really sorry but we haven't got any left. The first one's a course in Italian cooking- so you'll learn
f: That's a shame. I'll have to think of another idea. Maybe a to make pasta, sauces, all the favourites! That's at Hambley
scarf or something? College in the town centre.
:l M: Yes, there are some new ones made from silk at the M:That sounds interesting. When does the course take place?
moment, I think. F: That's on Tuesday evenings, from six thirty to eight o'clock.
F: How much are they? I want to spend between twenty and M: OK. And what are the other courses?
twenty-five pounds. Thirty pounds is the most I can spend F:The second one is a baking course. You'll learn to make
t really. cakes, bread and so on.
M: Well, they're all different prices, so I'm sure you'll find M: Right.
something. Why ~0tl't you look online and see what you like- F: That takes place at Kayt's Cookery School- that's just
everything's in stock because they're new for spring. outside the town, on Freckton Road going towards Greenhall.
f: OK, I will. I can buy it Rnline, too. Well, that's everything, so That's on Mondays.
thank you very much. for all your help. M: Oh, yes. And how long do the classes last?
M: You're welcome. See you soon! F:Two hours, between seven and nine at night.
.f:Bye! M: I'm actually looking for a few ideas for cooking meals at
home ... Is there anything like that available?
F: Yes, there's a course called Everyday dinners.
What's on the menu? (pa,ges 16-17) M: Oh, that sounds like something I might be interested in.
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F: Yes, it's at Sithcote Restaurant.
1 F (pause) S M: How do you spell that? I've never heard of it.
2 G (pause) J F: It's S-1-T-H-C-0-T-E. It's a four-star restaurant, out by the lake.
3 M (pause) N The chef's well-known, and she runs courses during the day.
4 V(pause)B The classes are on Wednesdays, in the morning, from 10 am to
5 Y (pause) I eleven forty-five.
6 K (pause) Q M: OK, well thanks for the information. Can I register for one
7 B (pause) P of those now?
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2 information about booking a party there.
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receptionist at a hotel and a woman who is calling for some
M: Good morning. JM Recruitment. information about booking a party there.
F: Hello, my nam~'s Margaret Jameys- that's J-A-M-E-Y-S. R: You will see that there is an example that has been done for
M: Hi, Margaret What kind of job are you looking for? you. On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this
F: I'm looking for a waitressing job. Are there any in the town will be played first.
centre at the moment? M: Good morning, Tino's Hotel.
M: Yes, there are several jobs at Beanos- that's B-E-A-N-0-S. F: Oh, hello. ! wondered if you could give me some
F: Oh, I haven't heard of that. Where is it? information, please. I'd like to hold a small party for my Dad's
M: It's a new restaurant, on Harker Road. They're opening next birthday, and I wondered what kind of deals you have.
week and need more staff.
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M: OK, well we have four different party options, and they're
all quite different from each other so I'm sure we'll find
something to suit your group.
F: That's good to know- so how does that work out per
person?
M: OK, so it's nearly eight dollars per person, so after taking
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F: Great. So, what's the first possibility? money off that'd be seven dollars twenty-five each. For I
M: That's a barbecue- you know burgers, hot dogs and so on. eleven people, that makes a total of seventy-nine dollars and ! I
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F: Right- do you have vegetarian food, too? A few of the
guests who are coming don't eat meat.
M: Yes, that's certainly something we can arrange.
seventy-five cents.
F: OK, I think that sounds like a good idea ... 1think there was
one more option, wasn't there?
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written in the space. from our main menu. We've got a good variety of dishes- fish, ·
M: Good morning, Tino's Hotel. pasta- there's S,Qmething for everyone.
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F: Oh, hello. I wondered if you could give me some F: And is that in your restaurant?
information, please. I'd like to hold a small party for my Dad's M: That's right- you can have a look at the menu online. The
birthday, and I wondered what kind of deals you have. restaurant's just changed its name to Tiphano. F
M: OK, well we have four different party options, and they're F: Tiphano? How do you spell that? R
all quite different from each other so I'm sure we'll find M: It's T-1-P-H-A-N-0. h
something to suit your group. F: Right. I'll have a look. Are there any special offers if we st
F: Great. So, what's the first possibility? choose that option? it
M: That's a barbecue- you know burgers, hot dogs and so on. M: Not on the price, I'm afraid. But we do offer a room a1
F: Right- do you have vegetarian food, too? A few of the decoration service. For children's parties, we put balloons
guests who are coming don't eat meat.
M: Yes, that's certainly something we can arrange.
F: And does that take place outside?
M: That's right. We can't use the terrace at the moment
because it's being repaired. So your party would be held on
the roof garden. It's lovely up there and there are fantastic
on each table. For adult parties, we decorate each table with
flowers- so we could do that for you if you like. You can
choose the colours.
F: Oh, lovely!
M: Oh, and one more thing- you need to dress smartly for
the restaurant- so no shorts or t-shirts are allowed.
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group? Sc
F: Erm ... eleven I think. wl
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of over ten people. And you can bring your own birthday cake ac
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eighty-two dollars fifty for your group.
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F: And do you have any special offers for that option?
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had a meal, so now every guest gets a soft drink as they come R:
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F: Oh, that's good. We're having the party in the evening, so is Na
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area's closed after 4 pm, you see. R:
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you have discounts for bigger groups at all? YOl
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Section 2 attract huge numbers of visitors which can damage local
nature due to people leaving rubbish which animals can fall
Time to take a break (pages 18-19) ill from. What's more, the land where they make their homes
is destroyed to make space for big hotels. So, thank you for
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Now I'm going to tell you more about Palm Trees itself. Let's
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M: As you can see, we're just outside the main entrance now,
start with the accommodation. Lots of people think that if
which is over 500 years old. I've already told you a bit about
you're on an eco-tourism holiday you won't experience any
Is the history of the castle, but now I'd like to tell you something
luxury. That isn't the case, and in fact, our individual cabins
5h, about the architecture of the building. Can you see the
are of very high quality. In addition, the electricity supply
archway above us? Well, that was built ...
comes directly from the sun and wind, and the cabins are
.~Exercise Sb surrounded by beautiful palm tree forests. Ancient and
protected, these are what give the reserve its name.
F: Good morning everyone and welcome to Chesley Beach
Moving on to our facilities ... Many of you will be keen to
Resort. I'm your holiday rep and I'll be here throu~hout your
spend time relaxing on the beach- this can only be shared by
holiday to answer any questions and help you enJOY your
guests at the reserve, so it's lovely and private- very peaceful.
stay! First of all I'm going to tell you a bit about the resort
We're also proud to announce the opening of our freshwater
itself before moving on to talk about some interesting tourist
swimming pool right next to the Coral Restaurant, where you
attractions in the wider local area.
can try out delicious dishes from our chef, Marco, who's just
~Exerdse6b joined us as a member of staff this week.
Let me tell you about the activities you can get involved in
F: So, has anyone stayed at the Golf Hotel before? No? Well,
now. There are nature walks, which are a great opportunity
it's one of the most popular hotels in the resort and for a very
to discover local wildlife and take photos of rare species.
good reason! Most of the others face the mountains- whi~h
Something which surprises many visitors is just how dark it is
are beautiful to look at- but this one's right by the sea, whtch
out here where there's a lack of light pollution. Come along
means it's just a ~h6rt walk to the central beaches- which is
to to our star-watching sessions- they really will be the high
what most of you are here to enjoy! Now, although this hotel
point of your stay. There's also the coconut tour- in addition
hasn't got a restaurant pf its own, there's a great choice of
to eating and drinking from young green coconuts, you'll find
eating places nearbY._.
out about their amazing health benefits.
So let me tell you about the town itself now. Many people
Now I'd like to tell you something about the day trips we run.
who come to the resort see all the hotels and swimming pools
Kayaking - going out on the sea in small boats- has always
and modern shopping centres, but don't realise that there's
been popular with guests. At the moment, the islands we
actually an old part of the town which dates back hundreds of
used to stop at are closed to visitors, due to the fact that
years. It's on top of that hill over there -·~here are steps all the
important work is being carried out to protect wild birds
way up, so it's easy enough to reach andi'tt's definitely worth
there. You'll still be able to sail around them, though. You'll
the visit. There are some very old, pretty buildings you can
also be able to climb Kara mountain- there's hardly ever a
walk around.
day where bad weather stops you going right to the top.
Moving on now to the facilities in the resort, if any of you have
Finally, each week we hold a cultural evening which involves
small children with you, there's a great playground located
local people coming to talk to visitors about this beautiful
just inside the local park. It's completely new and really
part of the country. This is a great way to find out about life
exciting, and a great addition to the grass and trees
in the area. During the evening, you'll listen to stories about
and pathways which were already there. Every summer, films
ancient cultural traditions- the part of the evening I never
are shown outdoors there- in a few days you'll be able to go
miss- and have the opportunity to try great local food.
along and watch the first one of the season.
If you're feeling brave, you can also join in the traditional
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R: You will hear a guide talking to a group of guests at an OK, so if anyone has any questions, I'm happy to ... [fade]
environmentally-friendly holiday resort called Palm Trees
Nature Reserve.
The value of education (pages 20-21)
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environmentally-friendly holiday resort called Palm Trees a) M: Hi, my name's Mike and I'm a personal trainer here at
Nature Reserye; - Work It Gyms.
M: Hi, l'mAiex and I'm your guide at Palm Trees Nature b) F: Good morning everyone and thanks for coming to take
Reserve, where our aim is to protect the environment through a look round Torleygate Exhibition Centre, where we display
responsible tourism. Welcome! work from local artists.
You've chosen eco-tourism rather than traditional tourism for c) F: Hello, I'm Kate Hansen, the HR officer. This morning's
your holiday. In other words, you care about the w?rld ~round training session for new staff will focus on health and safety.
you, and want to help the environment rather than addmg d) M: Good afternoon, shoppers! This is just to let you know
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which is a really useful place for you to know. This is where
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F: Good morning and welcome to Hanly Primary School. My you can contact a tutor outside of class time if you need to t
name's Becky Williams and I'm the headteacher. As you're all talk to them. Just ask one of the assistants and they'll make v
thinking about registering your children for a place at the a call for you. Now you'll see that outside the office there are
school, I'd like to tell you a little bit about what we call'early
learning'- much of which focuses on learning through play.
photocopy machines. I'm afraid that these are not for student
use- if you do want to copy anything, you'll find another ~
We do a lot of activities like this here at the school, so I hope machine located in the corridor near the language classrooms n
you'll find what I have to say interesting. -I'll show you that later ... Moving on, you'll probably upload y
any project work or other assignments to the website your y
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F: So, let's move on to the kinds of topics we cover. Firstly, we it isn't working or anything- do come and speak to someone
here. Some of you may require a parking space. If so, you c
do everything we can to develop children's social skills. One I<
need to complete a form - pick one up from the box on the
of the ways in which we do this is to play games which help f<
office wall and you'll be given a badge to display in your
children to recognise how other people are feeling- showing ir
car window. And last but not least, this is the place where
them pictures for example. This certainly keeps the children h
you shouldn't come if there are problems with any of the
entertained but teaches them about other people at the same
computers in the computer lab- the technician's office is
time. ?econdly, we help kids to develop their thinking skills
- so we give them situations and ask them to predict what
right next to the lab- I'll point that out to you on our tour. ~
might happen next. Another topic kids really seem to value is After our tour, which we'll start in another few moments, 1\1
finding out about their health. They're often very interested in there are a few bits of administration which you need to Y'
what their body can do, so we help them to understand this do before you leave for the day. You've already completed Y'
registration for your courses this morning, so that means 51
and it's great fun for everyone. It's also valuable to build up
children's general knowledge, and we do this through a series you can just come straight to class on Monday morning. tl
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don't even realise they're learning. Finally, there are language -your username and password. You should collect those lc
skills to think about. Children at this age are just starting to from the reception desk this afternoon. While you're there, fc:
read, so we have a wide range of great storybooks to help the receptionists will~ake your picture for your student ir
them continue to improve. identification card- ahd that will be ready for you to collect h
when you start next week. And one more thing before we If
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emergency. I'll give you an information pack in a moment-
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where they are going to study.
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Let me tell you a bit about our facilities before I show you
and if there's a traffic problem, you can spend a lot of time in
around. I'm pleased to inform you that the library has yc
the car.
been restocked over the summer break, and there are now
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of you who are studying music will already know about WI
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when they're working.
for the first time last year really enjoyed the opportunity to in
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share their music with others. I'm also pleased to report that so
the science labs have moved to a different site- and there ar
are now three instead of two. We've also recently opened F: So, you've always wanted to be a pilot, right? Well, you have I pr
the student canteen which has been a great success so far. to be prepared for it to take years to get your licence- you
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first job with a big airline and expect it to be exciting. They
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place Band back again all day isn't quite as interesting as they to follow. OK, so now I've told you about ... [fade]
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R: You will hear a careers expert giving a talk about what
people enjoy about their jobs.
M: Green's supermarket is a great place to work, because
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you're good at. One Job you might do is work in the cold R: You will hear a careers expert giving a talk about what
store- that's where the frozen food is kept before it goes into people enjoy about their jobs.
the fridges in the supermarket itself. You'll be given special
f: Good morning, everyone, and thanks for coming to the
clothing to wear and it's not as cold as you might expect- as
careers fair. My name's Bianca Charles and my talk today is
long as you're wearing the right things and keep moving! In
about what provides people with job satisfaction. Let me give
fact, you'll actually find out a thing or two about storing food
you a few examples of different kinds of jobs and why people
in your own home, which snows that you can find out lots of
enjoy them.
helpful stuff even in fairly boring tasks.
Many people think that earning a high salary is what gives
~Exercise Sc your life meaning- after all, it means you can live in a nice
house, have a better car, go on holidays abroad ... But
M: Green's supermarket is a great plate to work, because
research shows that, although everyone needs a certain
you'll get to do all kinds of different jobs, and find out what
amount of money, earning a lot isn't the thing which gives
you're good at. One job you might do is work in the cold
people most satisfaction. Many hairdressers, for example,
store- that's where the frozen food is kept before it goes into
don't earn huge salaries, but they do report feeling pretty
the fridges in the supermarket itself. You'll be given special
satisfied with their job. They may not necessarily see it as a job
clothing to wear and it's not as cold as you might expect- as
which requires enormous imagination, but they do know that
long as you're we~rJng the right things and keep moving! In
customers leave the salon feeling good about themselves.
fact, you'll actually find out a thing or two about storing food
in your own home, which shows that you can find out lots of What about people like accountants, who are based in an
helpful stuff even in f~irly boring tasks. office all day, probably not communicating too much with
other people outside the office? Well, this is a job which deals
If you do the night shift, you'll probably be filling the shelves.
with facts and figures, so there isn't much room for being
This means putting all the bottles, tins and packets out into
creative, but many accountants say that they enjoy learning
the shop. You need to be fairly fit for this job, because there's
from others who might look at things in a different way, who
a lot of lifting and bending down, and you also need to be
are particularly good at what they do. This helps them to
able to move the products from the storeroom to the area
improve in their role.
of the supermarket you're working in. So;~nyone with back
problems, for example, should probably avoid this kind of Postal workers -the people who deliver the post- often
work. You don't have to do this job, so don't worry if you think report high job satisfaction. This may be due to the fact that
it might cause difficulties. they're out and about all day, getting plenty of exercise,
meeting people ... We know these things are good for us.
Most members of staff love working on checkout because
Postmen and women also say they enjoy seeing a customer
they get to talk to customers. Other people prefer to be
receive a letter or a parcel, especially unexpectedly- their
walking around the store, helping people, rather than sitting
mood improves immediately, and that's what really makes the
down for long periods of time. Customer service is something
job satisfying.
which we think is really important in this store, so spending
time helping customers is valued not only by them but by Then there are lawyers. Part of their job is in the office,
us. It'll certainly help you to become a better communicator working on cases, looking things up, and the other part i~
-which is something you can take away from work and into talking to clients, or customers. Lawyers may also have to go
your social lives too. to court to speak for their clients. Clearly, their aim is to win
the case- which is why they have to put a lot of work into
Now and then you may be in charge of taking deliveries. This
thinking of solutions to problems, and how the law can help
means checking that everything that has arrived is what's
them.
been ordered. Sometimes there may be items in the delivery
which weren't ordered, and sometimes products may be Finally, let's look at jobs like journalism. Journalists may also
missing. Things get broken, or there may be n;room to put spend part of their time in the office and part of their time
what's just arrived in the storerooms. There's lots of variety talking to people, collecting information from which they
in this role and Y<:)l1 need to be able to think quickly to find write their news stories. Facts are facts -you can't change
solutions toproblems. Not everyone enjoys this kind of work, those, but you can make your writing interesting -think of
and again, it's something you aren't expected to do if you new ways to say things, write headlines that make people
prefer to stay inside the supermarket itself. want to read what you've written. The more people read your
stories, the higher your job satisfaction is.
Finally, there are different counters around the supermarket
where fresh food is sold. One of these is the bakery, where
fresh bread is made. You can be trained fully to bake if that's
something you're interested in, but just a word of warning- it
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but you don't need to go unless you have any questions or R: You will hea!'part of a talk about work in a training session
problems. to travel agents.
d) f: The beaches around the resort do tend to get very busy, M: OK, so let's get on with our training session. We're coming
yet if you're prepared to walk out of town, you'll probably up to the busy summer season now, so we should expect lots
manage to find a quiet spot somewhere. Qf customers coming in to book holidays with us. I'm going
e) M: Much of the self-catering accommodation in the dow~- to tell you a bit about the new hotels which have opened in
town area is in apartments, whereas further out of town you 11 London this year. They offer some great services for guests, so
find more villas and holiday cottages. I'd like you to mention these when you talk to customers.
f) F: bnce y~u've ent~red the arrivals hall, ple~se h~ad Mountain View Hotel has just opened this month. Since this
towards the mformat1on desk, where your gwde Will be is a luxury hotel, you can expect the usual first-class facilities
waiting. and services that you'd normally find in a top hotel. With the
12\ 0 first session completely free, guests can visit the health centre,
1J 2 Bl Exercise 3b where they can enjoy various little luxuries such as a haircut,
f: Good morning, everyone! I'd like to tell you about some of skin care advice and much more.
the tours we've got to offer you this week. Next is Blue Bay Hotel. A mid-range hotel, this one has quite
Let's start with our trip to Denney Beach. This is one of the a good variety of services available. It's centrally located, so
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island's most beautiful beaches: We used to run boat trips to business guests canJ!eke advantage of this, but that doesn't
spot dolphins diving in the ocean there. Unfortunately, they mean it isn't great for, holidays, since it's so close to all the
don't swim in to this part of the island now, and parts of the main attractions. There's no charge for internet connection
beach are protected so you can't walk on them. So, what and breakfast is also included in the room price. (
do we do there? Well, we'll take you to a fantastic viewp~int Jersey House Hotel opens next month. It's a brilliant choice for
where you can look out over the water and try some ty~Kal families with very young children, as it's situated just outside \J
dishes from the area. It's a lovely way to spend the even mg. the city and includes play areas and several swimming pools. f
Tomorrow we've got the tour of Parker's Point, at the What's particularly great about this hotel is that you can
southernmost tip of the island. There's a lighthouse there contact reception at any time of the day or night should you "c
and it's actually pretty windy. In fact there's an annual sailing need anything to be fixed, or get a drink bf.ollght up to you, or~ c
competition which takes place at this time of year, so you can whatever. E
watch that, and there's also the possibility_ of having a l~sson Ned's Hostel is one of the cheaper hotels on our list and I (
yourself, not just sailing but paddle boardmg too- that s imagine it will be very popular with younger people. Clothes E
where you stand on a board and push yourself through the are washed for free, which I'm sure will be of great interest f,
water with a paddle. to backpackers who've been travelling around for months! s
Lake Maw is a popular beauty spot, where local families go for There's an excellent canteen serving cheap meals there, and
picnics and to watch the sun set over the water. All around ~he the rooms -which are based on two people sharing -are a a
lake are sand dunes- sand hills similar to the ones you seem great price for those who have a little less cash available. s
deserts- you always seem to see pict~r~s ~f cam~ls walking Last on the list is Bridgetown Hotel. This is a very large hotel, I
over them, don',t you?! A really f~n. actl~lty 1 ~ walkmg to t~e and again is a great choice for fam[lies. This hotel employs ~
top of them- its hard work, a bit like _climbmg a m?untam- fully-qualified nursery nurses who are on hand to take care y
and then surfing down them on spec1al boards which you can of guests' children. This means guests can feel confident that a
hire for an hour or two. their children are in safe hands if they want to go out for II
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the island. You get amazing views fr~~ here a~d on a clear Right, does anyone have any questions? 1
day you can see the mainland. Our v1s1t there IS actually a i~
walking tour and although the paths are quite rocky, once il
you get there, you can just relax and enjoy the sunshine _for
the afternoon. So bring a book and your sun cream and JUSt
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chill out!
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a natural harbour, and no boats are allowed there, so it's
bit of information about where everything is before you all go t<
actually the perfect place to get into the water and look at the
off to explore! a
fish and interesting sea life there. If you're a qualified diver,
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you take the path towards the bottom ' left of that central area, tent, where they can paint, make sculptures ... all kinds of fun
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and turn sharp right towards the woods, with your back to the things. If you want to direct people there, you need to send
rnain stage, you'll find the area I'm talking about. them along the path to the area over on the right of the map.
2M: Something we've never had before at the festival is an It's just below the little lake~
open-air cinema. Films will be shown here at 8 pm every I'm also quite excited about the exhibition centre that we've
evening, and there's something for all the family. That's above got at the festival this year. There are some fantastic photos of
n the lake on your map- over on the right, before you get to musicians who performed at previous festivals, and I'm sure
the trees. visitors will enjoy that. To find that, you need to go straight on
3M: Starting from below the lake now on the map ... If you from the entrance, turn left and go right along to the end of
follow the path round to the left- that's as you're looking at the path, turning down towards the bottom of the map- not
n the map -you'll go past a shop which would be on your left the first turning on the left, but the second one.
as you walk, and then you'll end up at the bottom left corner
g of the lake, where the firework display will be held on the last
ts night of the festival. Public services (pages 28-29)
4 M: Of course, everyoneJoves to know where the food is!
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There's a pizza takeaway- that's opposite the main stage, on
the lower area of the map. If you carry on round to the right,
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a) F: My cousin's head of the street lighting department at our
you'll come to the picnic area, where there are tables and bins
local council. There's been a huge reduction in crime since it's
for rubbish.
become easier to see what's on the CCTV footage.
5 M: This year we've also got an area where anyone can get
b) M: Without the fire and rescue service, I'd have been stuck
up and perform -they can sing a song, tell a story, dance ...
in the collapsed building for hours.
And that's why we've got a special display area. Can you see
re, c) F: I think parks are vital for any town- they enable people
the trees in the bottom left corner of the map? Well, that's
to get some fresh air and exercise.
where it is, in a north-eastern direction, just above them.
d) M: My sister is a civil engineer- she helps to plan new
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roads to connect remote villages.
e) F: Although libraries aren't an essential service, they do
R: You will hear part of a talk to volunteers about a festival contribute to people's education.
where they'll be helpiri9. f) M: Public transport is crucial for those who have no other
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R: You will hear part of a talk to volunteers about a festival
means of getting around.
g) F: Too many people lack access to a safe water supply,
which means they are at risk of contracting a serious disease.
where they'll be helping. h) M: Schools and hospitals are of the utmost importance to
the education and well-being of a community.
.. F: Good morning everyone, and thanks for coming to the
volunteers' meeting. As volunteers, yo~~ responsible for
dealing with any questions from visitors and giving them ffi Exercises 3b and 3c
or directions and so on. You need to be familiar with where M: OK, so let me just explain how accident and emergency
everything is, so let's look at the map together. works at a hospital. Let's say you're feeling very unwell. If
OK, so one of the first things people will want as they arrive- you're unable to get yourself to the nearest accident and
especially those who have travelled a long way to get here - is emergency department, the best course of action is to call
food! There are lots of different stalls this year, I'm pleased to for an ambulance. If you are able to, you will need to go the
say. So, if you take a look at your map, you'll find the area I'm reception desk and register.
talking about towards the bottom. If you find the entrance Once there, the Registrar will ask you a few questions- they'll
and turn immediately along the path on the right, you'll come ask you what your symptoms are, and expect you to provide
straight to it. personal details such as your name, address and possibly the
A very important point on the map is the first-aid tent. If you history of your condition.
go straight along the path where the ticket office is located, After this, you'll be asked to take a seat in the waiting area.
you'll come to a fork, where you can go left or right. You'll see Your details will be passed on to what's known as a triage
a tent right in front of you- don't worry about that, but go nurse, who does an assessment of all the patients who are
left and carry on past it till you get to the next tent. It's on a waiting and decides in which order to see them.
corner, across the path from some trees. Your injury or illness may not be as bad as someone else's, so
The next thing people will probably ask is where the campsite you should expect that more serious cases will be seen before
is. This is to the north of the festival grounds. It's actually right you. This means that you may be waiting for several hours
in the middle upJhere, so you can't miss it. It's nice and quiet before you are seen.
there, sopeoplee should get a good rest!
Once you are being attended to by the medical staff, you may
When they're ready for some entertainment, people will have to have further tests, or you may be prescribed with the
probably want to head on over to the music stage. We've got appropriate medicine.
some great bands playing this year! The place to go is in the If the staff think your condition is serious, or needs further
0 top left of the map- just to the left of the trees and slightly attention, you may be sent on to the relevant department in
above them. the hospital. Otherwise, you will be asked to go home, and
Lots of families will be coming to this year's festival, so we've possibly make an appointment with your local doctor.
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assistants about what to do when a customer returns a book. F: Yes. To be honest, it could have gone better.lmean, it l t
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the library which they've taken out and are now returning? been concerned about beforehand. Weather conditions on I i
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you can check it back in to the library using the computer and affected what we could realistically achieve. I'd say we'll II c
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it is all you need to do. The information about it will then a) To be honest, I think we need to do some more I'
appear on your screen -so that means the book's title, it's background reading. Sl
identifjcation number, date of publication and so on. b) I can't wait to start work on the research project. e
When a book is returned, you need to look a little further c) I've got to admit that I'm slightly worried about giving the d
down on the same screen -where you'll see its status. If a presentation. tl
book's recently been taken out by a customer, this should d) This reference book is bound to have some useful rE
read 'borrowed: This status should still be the same when the information about the topic. A
customer returns it to the library later on. e) It's unlikely you won't get a good mark for your assignment rr
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unable to make the payment at the time of asking, you will
Sophie: Yes, Professor Lees. We're going to concentrate on
refuges for endangered species- what they'db to shelter and
need to advise them that they will not be able to make use lo
aid the survival of animals in danger of extinction.
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responsibility to handle any cash at this point, and provide
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the customer with a receipt for their records. be
habitats.
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with the rest of the checking-in process. What this includes
focus on one particular species rather than endangered
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animals in general.
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talking about a marine biology field trip they are going on.
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Dan: Great lecture on fashion management- I hadn't realised
Adam: Hey Maggie!
we'd look at alternatives to fashion design on our course.
Maggie: Hi, Adam. Are you all packed and ready for our
Ellie: Me neither. I couldn't get my head round some of the
marine biology field trip to Croatia next week? Oh, I'm
information about supply chains and stuff like that, did you?
thrilled about going out there to join the research group for
Dan: Well, I can see why you struggled- I think the issue was
bottlenose dolphins for two weeks.
that the speaker focussed on too much business theory rather
Adam: Yeah, I can't wait to start getting involved in all the
than the practical side of say, store management. I didn't
various tasks we'll be carrying out. Won't it be great being out
follow some of it either.
on a boat in the sunshine all day helping find out more about
Ellie: But the lecturer knew his stuff, that's for sure.
the dolphins. What are you most excited about?
Dan: I'm with you there- he might need to think about his
Maggie: It'll be fascinating gathering data to help scientists
audience a bit more, though, and what they may already
develop a greater understanding of these amazing creatures.
know.
I've never actually come into contact with them before,
Ellie: You've got a point. One thing I had a problem with was
so even seeing them for the first time will be a fantastic
not catching some of the stuff he said. It was such a large
experience. We'll be helping make a difference to them- the
lecture hall.
data we collect will go towards finding ways to conserve
Dan: I think it was more that his microphone wasn't working
their natural environment. That'll be what's going to be so
than the size of the place, actually.
rewarding about our trip for me.
Adam: You know, I'm glad I went ahead and chose to do
my degree in marine biology, after so much internal debate ~Exercise 4b
about whether to do that or chemistry. I knew I was right not Maddy: How are you getting on developing your designs,
to take advice and make the decision myself. Getting involved Will?
in work like this is,what it's all about. Who else gets hands- Will: Not too bad, Maddy, but I thought I'd get some
on experience of helping protect and learn first-hand about inspiration by going out on the streets and taking photos ~
nature? Doing research is a new one for me- I'm sure it'll be of what people are wearing -I thought it might spark some
really helpful for when we do our final year project. ideas.
Maggie: Yeah, that's true. You know, I'm really looking Maddy: Sounds like a plan. How did it work out?
forward to the trip but I've got to admit to feeling a bit Will: Not as well as I thought! Everyone's wearing current
apprehensive about the tasks we'll have to perform. We'll trends and I was hoping I'd spot something a bit different.
be out and about all day recording information about the Maddy: I know what you mean ... I've spent the afternoon
dolphins' location and current behaviour, and so on. It's not looking through fashion magazines- I haven't had much luck
that I'm particularly bothered about haviilg to note things with that either.
down- we get enough practice of that during lectures Will: You know what might work? Going online and looking
-but I know we'll also be involved in acoustic sampling- up trends of the past.
lowering the special microphone into the water to get sound Maddy: Lots offashions come back with a slightly different
recordings. What if I mess that up? You know, forget to press design ... I'm with you there.
record or whatever? I'm less nervous about being about in a Will: And talking to current fashion designers could be an
boat in rough weather conditions- I read somewhere that idea-
expeditions only happen when it's relatively calm. Maddy: Hm, that may be true- it's tricky getting hold of
Adam: They'll look after us, don't worry! Anyway, some days them, though. What sometimes works for me is just drawing
we'll be based at the research centre. I guess we'll be involved whatever comes into my head. Some of my best ideas have
in collating the data we've collected so it can be used in evolved that way. '
reports- it's unlikely we'll have any direct involvement in Will: I'd go along with that.
writing, though. There are daily lectures we get to go to-
they're put on for visitors to the centre -they're bound to
be good sources of information for us volunteers as well.
ro Exercises Sa and Sb
Jenny: Well, Ben, most things went according to plan in our
Speaking of visitors, I'm pretty sure we're expected to show photo shoot- like booking the models to wear our clothes. I
them around the centre. As long as we know how to answer think we were lucky cos we'd left it a bit late.
their questions, we should be OK. ' Ben: I wouldn't leave it until the last minute again, Jenny- it
Maggie: I hope so! We'll need to make sure we document was stressful knowing whether they'd be free.
everything we do- there's our own report on the project to Jenny: I know what you mean. Fortunately there was plenty
write once w~ come home from the field trip. That's where I of equipment- it would've been tricky if we hadn't had access
need to be careful-! sometimes leave important things out to cameras. I don't have one of my own.
when I'm noting things down. I was thinking about starting Ben: Me neither.
while we're there but I think it makes more sense to start Jenny: I had to make some last minute alterations to the
straightaway when we get back. The deadline's pretty tight, so clothing so it looked right ...
there'll be no time to waste. Ben: You can't do much to avoid that-
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Jenny: Exactly- we hadn't made the clothes specifically for Eliza: You didn't enjoy working in the textile factory, did
the models we used. I'm glad we got advice about lighting you? That was a shame. At least the trip to the Italian fashion
angles. houses made up for it.
Ben: Mmm, some of the students had to re-shoot because Rob: I know! I do think they could have included one of the (
their pictures came out dark. One thing I think we should big shows for us to attend as part of the trip, though.
have cut down on was the number of pieces we shot. Eliza: Hm ... You've got a point- it just wasn't the season for
Jenny: You've got a point. We only used half of them in our shows. Maybe we could give feedback about that, cos it'd be
display. That's something to bear in mind for the future. fantastic to do that as part of the course.
~Exercise6
R: You will hear two fashion students, called Eliza and
All in the~p1ind? (pages 34-35)
Rob, talking about the fashion degree they have almost
completed. ffi Exercise 2b
Sally: Hey, Brad. How are you getting on with the psychology
~Exercise "I course this year?
Brad: Not bad, Sally. I've attended some fascinating lectures
R: You will hear two fashion students, called Eliza and
and taken part in some really interesting discussions. I've
Rob, talking about the fashion degree they have almost
got to do some more background reading over the weekend
completed.
before I start writing my dissertation. How about you?
Rob: So, we're nearly at the end of our fashion design course,
Sally: Well, I've been carrying out some research. I conducted
Eliza!
an experiment where participants had to complete a survey,
Eliza: I know, Rob! It's our degree show soon, where we have
and I've got to analyse the results over the weekend.
to showcase our final-year designs- do the display and the
Brad: Well, good luck with your work!
catwalk show. I've still got a couple of things to do. The boards
Sally: You too.
are all set up now, though it took a while to work out what to
put where. I'm going to stick with calling the catwalk show
'The land of fire and ice: My designs are based on traditional t;K;\ Exercises 4a and 4b
Icelandic clothing- jewellery and hairpieces will complete the Mandy: So, we're starting a new module on Monday- Social
look so I need to get on with gathering a few pieces. Psychology. I'm lookiffg forward to that, are you?
Rob: Great! And I guess you'll use Icelandic music for the Mark: Yeah. I read in the course guide that we'll be doing
catwalk show? some pretty cool experiments.
Eliza: I'm still undecided about that- I've got one or two Mandy: Mmm, I can't wait to get out there and start talking
things in mind but I need to check them out properly. And I'm to participants about how they experience the world.
using these coloured lamps which are really atmospheric. Mark: I feel exactly the same. I've already written down a few
Rob: Cool. questions I want to ask. ·
Eliza: So, what about you? I've finished writing my
dissertation at least- have you? @ExerciseS
Rob: I'm almost there. I've just got one or two things to finish ' 4
R: You will hear two psychology students, {ailed Tom and
off. They always say to leave the abstract til the end -the Sonya, talking about some experiments they have carried out.
bit that says what the whole thing's about. I actually wrote
mine first. I'm going to review it, though- make sure it's still
accurate. I finished off the literature review yesterday, so that's
~Exercise6
R: You will hear two psychology students, called Tom and
a relief- and the findings shouldn't take long to complete.
Sonya, talking about some experiments they have carried out.
Eliza: Have you done your conclusion, then?
Rob: A little while ago- at the same time as putting the
Tom: Hello Sonya. How are you getting on with our
psychology assignment?
finishing touches to the introduction. They always say to do
Sonya: Oh, hi, Tom. Do you mean the social psychology
that late in the process.
assignment? Where we have to write about the experiments
Eliza: Well, you're almost there, well done! It's been a great
we carried out?
course, hasn't it?
Tom: That's the one. Can we have a quick chat about it? In one
Rob: Brilliant! I'm sorry we've almost finished, though I'm
section we need to talk about any problems we had carrying
looking forward to starting my career.
out the experiments, so we can think about what we might
Eliza: Not as a designer, though, like me.
need to consider in future ones.
Rob: I'd never have considered doing fashion journalism if we
Sonya: Sure. So, we started with the lying to ourselves
hadn't done a module on what to do with a fashion degree. I
experiment- that was where we told partkipants that a task
always thought I'd be a designer but writing really appealed.
we were giving them was interesting, whereas actually it was
Eliza: I found that module a bit of a waste of time for me-
very dull! Then cos we'd told them it was interesting, they
I'm so certain about being a designer, which is why I found
reported back to others that it was.
having the opportunity to talk to someone already doing the
Tom: It was very effective, wasn't it? The only drawback was
job so fascinating.
having so few people actually turn up to do it on the day.
Rob: Oh, I'm with you there. That was a highlight, even
Sonya: I know, that was a shame, after we'd spent so long
though I'll be doing something different. It's a pity I can't say
getting the equipment ready and everything. I enjoyed doing
the same for the work placement we did.
the forming groups experiment, did you?
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Tom: Yeah. Seeing how quickly people form groups and Nicola: Yeah, Chris, it was amazing. I mean some of it seems
favour people in their group over others ... I'm not sure why like common sense, really, being music students, but I guess it
that one didn't work out- we seemed to get a completely might not if you've never written a song before.
different outcome to the one we predicted. Chris: So, first of all you're in the ideas phase where you're
sonya: Yeah, I was totally taken aback by how that turned out. getting down your ideas- little phrases of music or words
,r I'm guessing we might have set it up incorrectly. you've been singing to yourself in the shower or wherever!
Tom: Maybe. Then there was the standing and watching Nicola: Mmm, even if they aren't very good. That's where a
experiment. mobile phone comes in handy!
sonya: Oh, that was the one where the more people there are Chris: Yeah- and don't forget the good old pen and paper!
around, the less likely it is that they'll help someone in need. That's how I still make all my reminders, whether it's to do
The thing with that one was that the people we got involved with a song or just a to-do list.
interpreted what we wanted them to do in an unusual way, so Nicola: What I tend to do after that is what I call the drafting
it didn't work out. stage- making what I've already got a bit fuller. That's where
JY Tom: They did, didn't they? I'd like to try it again sometime, I'll check out some websites, make use of software.
'cos of that. Which other .experiments did we do? Chris: Yeah- there's some cool stuff around which helps you
Sonya: The next one was following the crowd. That's where choose chords- basically tells you which notes sound good
the participants in one group told participants in another together, that sort of thing.
group that two lines weren't the same length- even though Nicola: Next the lecturer suggested thinking about your
they were. Some of the second group eventually agreed with audience. Who's listening to your song, what kind of mood do
d the first group to avoid standing out. you want to create for them?
Tom: My only complaint about that one was that it could have Chris: Or more to the point what do you want them to feel?
been speeded up a bit. That's where I'm tempted to go and play my song to a few
Sonya: I get what you mean. We didn't need to take all day friends and ask them to report back what they think!
over it. At least the pictures and stuff we used didn't cost Nicola: Oh, not me- I'm worried about what they might
too much to produce. Anyway, the last experiment we did say! I'm not sure I agreed with the next point in the stage- it
was predicting~Jj~haviour. We all like to think we know what doesn't seem right to come up with what you're going to call
someone will do or say but it turns out we often get it totally your song - I do that right at the end of the process.
wrong! Chris: Do you? I don't know- it helps with the theme,
Tom: I just wonder.if actually, the scenarios we asked wouldn't you say? I've usually got an idea in my head pretty
participants to talk about were really all that realistic. early on in the process when I'm writing. I agreed with the
Sonya: You've got a point. Maybe we should have put a bit lecturer on that.
more thought into those. Oh, welt we've learned plenty for Nicola: Oh, OK. Anyway, what did they talk about doing then?
next time. We just need to start writing now! Er ... Oh, I know- after we've built in the chorus, the bit which
o, repeats itselt we need to think about the climax of the piece.
Can you hear the musie1 Chris: Yeah -the concluding section. That's one of the hardest
(pages 36-37) to write- do you go for the dramatic finish or gently fade
away? I guess by that point you've formulated some kind of
t. ~Exercises 3a and 3b idea.

Nicola: Right. So, eventually you move onto the development
M: OK, so for me, there are three steps in editing a recorded stage, when everything's written or recorded, and then the
piece of music. Initially, there's what I call general editing. It's real fun begins- editing!
better to think of this in terms of layers. So, you'll probably have Chris: Not my favourite part of the process, I'll admit. That's
t. more than a single recording of a piece. Start off by determining where all these unforeseen problems pop up- maybe
which one's the best- you may have one recording where the something didn't record properly and the sound's a bit
vocal part sounds better, another where the instrumental part's distorted or something. '
of higher quality. What you should focus on is when ... [fade) Nicola: It's all the stuff you hadn't thought about before
[fade) ... so that's the way to deal with that. Once you've which you've then got to amend ...
completed the initial stage you might find there are still a few
issues with the edit you have. Subsequently, you'll need to ~ExerciseS
identify sections of phrases which need a bit more attention -
R: You will hear two students, Ruby and Tim, talking about the
and that's where the medium editing stage comes in. So, what
process of applying for a music programme, called ABT.
you have to do is play ... [fade) ~~
So, you're now at the point where you need to listen to the
whole song again before you start putting the finished touches
~Exerdse6
R: You will hear two students, Ruby and Tim, talking about the
to the re.cordilig. You probably want to avoid just going through
process of applying for a music programme, called ABT.
the whole thing from start to finish during fine editing. Instead,
Tim: Have you made your mind up about doing the ABT
turn your attention to the middle ... [fade)
postgraduate music programme yet, Ruby?
~Exercise 4b
Ruby: Yeah, I have Tim. I'm gonna go ahead -you?
Tim: Yes. lt sounds really fascinating, actually, and there's
Chris; Hi, Nicola! That workshop about song-wri!ing processes loads of practical work included in the syllabus. It's quite a
was brilliant, don't you think? lengthy process, though, trying to get a place on the course-
don't you think?
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firstly we need to get in touch with the department and speak pulses- so that's your peas, beans, lentils and so on -they're
to the secretary. the next largest in terms of how much you can have. They've
Tim: Right- that's so she can provide us with a username and been put in the right-hand section of the layer.
password for the college's website, right? That's where we'll Alfie: Yeah -they're pretty good for you in moderation, aren't
find all the documents we need to download. they?
Ruby: Yeah- but also we've got to make a decision quite Maria: Mmm, and right next to those are poultry and seafood,
early on about when we'd like to go along and perform for the and other protein including eggs.
committee who decide whether they'll accept us on to the Alfie: The next layer is divided into three sections. On one
programme or not. side there are fruits and vegetables, and that's beside oils and
Tim: Sure. I don't know whether I'm looking forward to that! fats - healthy ones like olive oil and sunflower oil, rather than
I think I'll request mine as early as possible so I can get that butter.
out of the way. I get so nervous performing when it's for Maria: Right. And in the same layer are whole grains-
something important. carbohydrates such as cereals, brown bread and rice.
Ruby: You'll be fine. So, secondly, we need to do a bit of Alfie: And then along the bottom, you've got a kind of
writing. We need to make a convincing argument for joining general 'looking after yourself' layer- this is the most
the course- interesting aspect of the diagram for me. There's exercise in
Tim:- and why they should let us onto it! Rather than a letter the middle there, and then it shows weight control, and how
like yoei might send in as part of a job application, it's actually much of each food you should have on your plate- so half a
a kind of an essay about ourselves that we need to do, isn't it? plate full of fresh greens, for example, and an equal amount of
Ruby: Yeah- and our musical experience and aspirations and protein and carbs.
so on. Maria: The one thing that's missing is how much you should
Tim: OK. I might find something online to give me a few ideas. drink- you'd think that would maybe be included beyond the
And following that, we've got to provide proof that we've pyramid ...
achieved what we say we have- so send off our music exam Alfie: Like the multivitamins. Now, there's a lot of talk about
and degree certificates. whether, if you eat the right things, you should need to take
Ruby: They don't need the original versions, though- so you vitamins as a supplement at all, but on the other hand ... [fade]
can just scan them and print them off.
Tim: OK, thanks. And then if we're lucky, we'll be invited to go ~Exercise 4b \
and speak to the course directors face-to-face. M: So, this is what's known as a spiralizing machine, or
Ruby: Mmm, I wonder what kind of questions will come up?
spiralizer. What does it do? Well, it helps you cut and peel
Do you think they'll test our musical knowledge?
vegetables quickly and safely. You can simply cut them into
Tim: It's a possibility, isn't it? We should expect to hear back slices, or you can create thick ribbons or fine noodles, for
from them within a month I believe. Then we'll know whether example. So, how does it work? Well, the vegetable is held by
we've succeeded or not- and finally we can decide which the little spikes you can see sticking oufof the section on the
mode of study we're going to pursue. right-hand side. When the handle is turned, the vegetables are
Ruby: I think I'll opt for full-time. And you?
cut by the blade at the other end of the mac.hi~e. You can use
Tim: I doubt it. I may need to work to support myself if I can't different ones according to the shape you want to create, and
get a grant -I can only put in an application for that once I they are kept in place by the blade rack. Once the vegetables ]
know whether I've got a place or not. That'll be the last step in
have passed through the blade, they're ready to cook.
the process for me.
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~ Exercise 6
Food for thought (pages 38-39) R: You will hear two food technology students, called Pippa
and Tim, talking to their tutor about a piece of equipment
~ Exercises 2b and 3b they have designed.
Maria: I'm really enjoying our food science course- how

about you? ~Exerdse7
Alfie: Yeah- today's lecture was interesting, you know, R: You will hear two food technology students, called Pippa
looking at alternative models for the food pyramid. and Tim, talking to their tutor about a piece of equipment
Maria: Right- which shows you the proportions of different they have designed.
food types you should eat every day in order to stay healthy. Dr. Jakes: Good morning, Pippa. Hi, Tim. (
Alfie: I liked the model we looked at. So, there are several
layers within the border of the pyramid, and working your
Pippa: Good morning, Doctor Jakes.
Dr. Jakes: You've both been doing very well on the food
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way up from the bottom to the top you can see the things technology module. Now, your latest assignment involves
you should eat more of and the food types which should be redesigning an existing machine or utensil used in food t
preparation. You've chosen a bread-making machine, is that ~
restricted.
Maria: So, right at the top are the things you should limit your right?
intake of- so that's red meats, refined grains, sugars ... Tim: Yes, it's called the home-baking bread machine. We've
Alfie:- and salt, of course. Directly beneath that is dairy- one produced this diagram if you'd like to take a look at it.
or two servings of cheese or yoghurt is plenty per day for one Dr. Jakes: Great. So, do you want to talk me through the
person. different components?
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Pippa: Sure. So, let's say you want to' make just basic bread.
Your starting point is loading the baking pot with the
ingredients- so that's the container shown just there. As you 1 F: I've just finished the catering module of my course. 1
can see, it's separate from the main machine. thought it'd mainly be about the food itself but there was
Tim: Actually, before that you need to insert the blade so it also a focus on quantities and sourcing. I was unexpectedly
can mix the contents. fascinated by that.
Pippa: Oh, yeah, sure- so that fits into the bottom of the pot. 2M: I just couldn't get my head round some of the stuff we
Thanks, Tim. And the pot's subsequently lowered into the studied about customer service- there seemed to be two
main body of the br~ad maker before the lid's closed and it opposing points of view and I wasn't sure which one we were
clicks into place. supposed to support.
Dr. Jakes: So, that's the lid, there? And I'm assuming that's a 3 F: I wouldn't say the stuff we did about nutrition wasn't
window, is it? So you can keep a check on what's happening interesting enough, it's just that I don't think it will be
inside the bread machine? The circular thing? particularly relevant to what I want to do.
Tim: Right, yeah. There's a vent for steam beneath that on the
diagram. ~Exerdse6
Pippa: So, once you've do~e the preparation, you can get R: You will hear two students, called Ali and Mia, talking about
on with the baking itself. This machine plugs in to a power
the hospitality course they are doing.
point- we'd like to create a battery-powered machine but we
haven't got as far as that yet.
Tim: Once the machine's connected it'll start to heat up. That
~Exercise7
all happens in the system situated in the base of the machine. R: You will hear two students, called Ali and Mia, talking about
Dr. Jakes: OK, but do you need to programme the machine the hospitality course they are doing.
before that? Presumably you can use different settings to Ali: So, we're nearly at the end of the year. I definitely made
make different kinds of bread? the right choice when I opted to do a degree in Hospitality
Pippa: Sure, so you programme the instructions using the Management.
control panel thap~located just under the rim of the main Mia: Me too. We've covered some really fascinating topics. I
body, there- you can see a display panel. As you press the think the core modules have been really useful.
various buttons, different options are shown on the screen Ali: Yeah- and now we need to give some feedback about
and you select the aRpropriate one. them. How do you feel about the Food Studies module?
Dr. Jakes: Right, I see. And the section here at the base of the Mia: Welt some of that stuff is absolutely vital to know if
machine in the centre- what's that for? you're going to go into the hospitality industry. It did go into a
Tim: That's the holder. It keeps the pot in place while baking's lot of detail about some aspects.
in progress. Once the timer goes off- you'll hear it beep- you Ali: Yeah, but food safety and health is something you've
simply remove the bread, place it on a tray and allow it to simply got to get right. Next year we move on to Food and
cool. ' Beverage Management, don't we? That'll be another angle
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Dr. Jakes: Great. I'm impressed. So, now tell me more about on the topic, I guess. Moving on, what are you views on the
the technology itself. What are the components ... [fade] Global Hospitality module?
Mia: That was about global competition and we covered
stuff about the various markets and operators within them
Make yourself at home! (pages 40-41) ... the in-depth look at individual organisations and how
they've learned from mistakes was really relevant to what we
~Exercises 3a, 3b and 4a might end up doing out in the real world- though I think we
could have clone our own research online rather than attend
Dr. Parker: How do you feel your first semester has gone,
lectures.
Kim?
Ali: I agree. What did you reckon of the Consumer Experience
Kim: I think it could have gone better and maybe I've failed
module?
myself in one or two things- like I was a bit late handing in
Mia: That was the one that applied different models of
my hospitality resources assignment, and I could've managed
consumer behaviour to the industry ... it was useful.
my time better throughout the semester. But I've achieved ·
Ali: Personally, I don't think I got the most out of it -I found
decent grades and I think the end-of-semester team project I
it hard to keep up with the additional reading outside of our
did went smoothly.
lectures, which was a pity. I didn't think I'd do so well in the
Dr. Parker: What would you say to attending an
assignments- I passed them, though.
organisational skills programme next semester?
Mia: Great! What would you say about the Financial Reporting
Kim: I reckon I could definitely do with some help in planning
module?
my study schedule. You know, prioritising. It isn't that I don't
Ali: Oh, that was tricky for me. I don't have a good head for
make lists or try to timetable my activities, it just doesn't seem
numbers- unlike you!
to work oufsomehow, no matter how hard I try to stick to it.
Mia: I think anyone would have found that module
Maybe I try to achieve too much in a short space of time- it's
challenging- it went beyond what I would have expected
unrealistic.
it to include. You can't say it wasn't comprehensive in the
range of skills it covered. I know some students felt a bit
overwhelmed by the amount of information they were given.
Ali: Mmm -I think we should mention that in the feedback.
And the final module we did was Marketing.
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and the problems which affect them. ·
F: Good morning, everyone. Today's zoology lecture concerns
honeybees and we'll be taking an in-depth look at them,
considering new ways of stemming the decline in these
important pollinators. I'd like to start by talking about the
importance of these tiny creatures before turning to the
difficulties they're facing, and then finally, take a look at
what's being done to help them .
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Any time you bite into an apple, pick u'p a couple of carrots to Of course, like anything else worth doing, there are challenges
snack on or bake berries in a pie, it's the honeybee you have involved in improving the situation for bees. Often what's
to thank for that food being available to you. These hard- required is the collection of specific data -like how much pollen
working little insects pollinate pretty much all of the fruits and the bees are bringing into the hive. But that can be tricky- the
vegetables we consume, carrying tiny grains of pollen between bees don't cooperate or the weather conditions aren't right.
plants as they feed, thereby helping them reproduce. Without Bees don't like to forage when it's cloudy, raining or cold- it's
them, crops simply wouldn't grow. just not in their nature.
Bees have been in decline since the mid-1940s, and this is So, how can entomologists get round such obstacles? Well, the
partly down to changes in farming. During this period, farmers next area I'd like to concentrate on is education ... [fade]
introduced the widespread use of pesticides, fertilizers and
other chemicals in order to help their crops grow better.
Unfortunately, bees are extremely susceptible to pesticides, Is that green or blue? (pages 44-45)
which- though they're intended to kill off fungus, weeds and
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many farms now plant thousands of acres of land with a single M: Blue food is rare in nature, and often signifies poison.
crop- which may not provide the right food to support bees. Consequently, humans tend not to find blue-coloured food
Bee populations have continued to change since this period, appetizing.
and in recent decades, entire honeybee colonies have been F: Some animals eat a lot of food which is the same colour. As a
dying suddenly in a mysterious phenomenon which scientists result, they turn the colour of the food they eat!
have struggled to understand. In such cases, an entire bee M: Accordingly, humans who eat a lot of carrots or pumpkins
colony might collapse, in a disorder which takes its name from may end up with yellow-orange skin.
this. Scientists are working hard to identify the cause of these F: Fruit is often brightly coloured, hence its appeal to humans
huge and devastating die-offs. But if the trend keeps up, it's safe and wildlife alike.
to say that our food supply could be in serious trouble. M: It's harder to tell flavours apart when your eyes are closed,
To make matters wor;,se, around twenty or thirty years ago, therefore you may not be able to decide whether a sweet is lime
an exotic pest call~d the varroa mite was introduced into the or lemon flavoured.
United States. This small parasite infests beehives and spreads F: There is a misconception that white vegetables are not
viruses to their inhabitants. This leaves the bees too weak to go nutritious, thus they tend not to be as popular as more colourful
out and forage for food, and entire colonies- so that's between ones.
forty and sixty thousand bees- can be killed within a year if the
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mites. F: How often have you got into an argument with someone
We've just looked at the different factors which have contributed about the colour of something, like paint on a wall, or the shade
towards the massive bee die-offs that havtpeen occurring in of a shirt? Well, the fact of the matter is that both people are
recent years, so let's turn now to what can and is being done correct- the way they see it. Colour doesn't actually exist, in
about this. a literal sense at least. What humans perceive as colour is only
Entomologists- experts who study insects- are currently what is reflected by light. So, there's nothing actually red about
developing techniques with the aim of protecting honeybees in a strawberry, but its surface reflects the wavelengths we see as
addition to raising public awareness of just how vital bees are. red -the rest are absorbed by the fruit. It's our brains that do the
I'm talking now not only about the supply of food, but about work.
correcting misconceptions. Many people are wary of bees to say M: Certain animals have more enhanced colour vision than
the least- in fact, a large percentage of the uninformed think others. Amongst the weakest colour perceivers are cats and
bees are out to sting us. Well, they aren't. Generally speaking, a dogs. Like them, rabbits are also limited to seeing mainly grey
bee will only sting if it's feeling threatened -so if it's trapped in shades, with some blues and yellows. Monkeys and birds, on
your hand, let's say, or the hive is invaded. the other hand, have a much stronger sense of colour, which is
Crucial research has been looking into fighting the varroa not far from equalling our own. This is due to the need for good
mite without relying solely on miticides, since studies have identification of whether the food they eat- mainly fruit- is ripe
indicated that certain chemicals in miticides are also detrimental and ready to consume or not. And then there are insects such as
to bees' health. Entomologists are keen to keep them from bees and butterflies whose range extends to include ultraviolet
contaminating honey- which is generally considered one of the colour.
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green, where it becomes challenging for sufferers to distinguish
In addition to seeking ways to get around the problems
between the two colours. Rather than confusing the two
caused by miticides, entomologists are also working on
colours, colour-blind people are instead unable to see red and
bee breeding pr6grammes using what's known as artificial
green light fully, and may experience things the rest of us see
selection. This is the intentional reproduction of individuals in
as red and green as differing shades of grey. A colour such as
a population which have particular desirable traits. In the case
purple, for example, may appear blue to a colour-blind person,
of bees, experts look for traits in a queen bee which make her
because they do not perceive the red in it and they are therefore
resistant to mites- and then breed queen bees whose colonies
unable to make a distinction between blue and purple.
demonstrate that resistance .
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Scientists who studied the plant's unique colouration under a a
microscope discovered that the skin of the fruit contains lots t<
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colour is produced in nature can be used to improve technology. it to create a spiral. As light hits each layer, some gets reflected t<
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the plant. As birds carry the seeds away, the plant grows in new t<
The tropical forests of Latin America are home to one of the
places.
most stunning butterflies in the world -the Blue Morpho. This
beautiful creature has eye-popping blue wings which can be So, how does all this affect electronics, then? Well, many
electronics such as cell phones and flat-screen TVs are photonic
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light and microscopic structures on an animal's or a plant's
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creating vibrant feathers, shining leaves, and much more.
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from animals that have already mastered how to use light to
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light. These layers are arranged like a stack of shelves made a
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a really bright light. That's why the blue morpho butterfly almost
looks likes it's glowing.
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perceiving shade and contrast. Ever since, animals have shown addition to containing drinking water, which "astronauts require
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brightly-coloured birds such as peacocks and bluebirds, use and it's imperative for anyone thinking of entering this highly il
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computers and even longer battery life in electronic devices Well, as in any other demanding role with elements of a
such as cell phones. risk attached to them, people who are easy-going and
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anxious or unsociable. Resilience- in ~ther words being able Mars is so far away from Earth- in fact it's two hundred and
to move on from challenging events- is also of paramount twenty five million kilometres on average- that communication
importance. Obviously, choosing someone who has the ability signals can take up to twenty minutes to reach astronauts there.
to cope with long periods of isolation is pretty crucial, too. This means that a Mars crew will need to make decisions without
The difficulties facing those on a selection committee include gaining immediate feedback from commanders on Earth. In
the challenge of being able to guess what someone's behaviour order to mimic that gap, email communications are artificially
may be like in the future. Very often, there may be ten years delayed between the HI-SEAS crew and the outside world.
between being selected and actually flying into space, and it Water on Mars is scarce and astronauts will only be able to take
can be difficult to know how a person may be feeling and what a limited supply with them. Conservation is therefore key. At
they may be experiencing in their lives when it comes to going HI-SEAS, astronauts' showers are restricted to eight minutes
on a mission. Moreover, the job that the astronaut is initially per person per week, the aim being to save as much water
employed to do may change considerably in the time leading up as possible. Clearly this brings to mind the issue of laundry,
to a space flight. and it's the job of a materials scientist based at HI-SEAS to test
out clothing materials to see which will stay cleanest without
~Exercise6 washing them the longest. Water in space is too precious to
waste on laundry but obviously, astronauts' clothes still have
R: You will hear part of a presentation about a simulated space
to remain fresh. One solution is to use fabric containing copper
mission which takes place on Earth, at a base called HI-SEAS.
nanoparticles. These microscopic pieces kill the bacteria which
normally grow on clothes. Another solution is clothing treated
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R: You will hear part of a presentation about a simulated space
Something else which can have a major impact on astronauts is
mission which takes place on Earth, at a base called HI-SEAS.
food, and another primary goal of the experiments at HI-SEAS is
F: Hi, everyone. For my first-year physics degree project, I've
to discover which ones should be taken to Mars. Good nutrition
been doing some research into simulated space missions. I'm
is crucial - if astronauts are repelled by the food available,
talking about situations where the conditions of space are
they may not eat enough, and as a result their health may
replicated as clos~lyas possible on Earth, and where scientists
suffer. Recent experiments have involved cooking dehydrated
and researchers carry out experiments to test technologies and
vegetables with a minimum quantity of water. Then each day
practices that astronautuould use on future space missions. I'm
the crew file reports rating the meal, which helps scientists
going to talk about pr.eparing for missions to the planet Mars.
figure out what's going to work best in space.
I'll focus on ongoing missions in Hawaii, in what's known
Something else which can affect astronauts is having to contend
as an analogue habitat called HI-SEAS- a colony where the
with the lack of natural light in space. At HI-SEAS artificial
scientists live for the duration of the pretend mission. The
daylight is provided in the form of light boxes, which simulate
primary advantages of its location in a lava field on the sides of
daylight and helps the scientists stay alert. Lack of light can be
the volcano Mauna Loa are that it's isolated, in one of the most
detrimental in the way it affects sight and additionally, it can
barren, Mars-like environments to be fou~ on Earth. Scientists
have a negative impact on mood. So, getting light levels right is
there are learning what it will be like to live on what many
vital.
people call the Red Planet.
Companionship is something no one can live without and
The colony in which the researchers are based is a hub where
astronauts are no exception. In the habitat's laboratory, they've
experiments are carried out on a daily basis. The researchers'
got a small robotic dinosaur, which demands attention from the
intentions are to determine how best to look after astronauts
crew periodically. He's called Pleo and the aim is to see whether
during lengthy stretches in space- where their well-being is
a non-animate being like him can cheer up astronauts the way a
of primary importance. This extends not only to the physical
real cat or dog would.
but the emotional, too, as being in space for months on end
presents various challenges, such as loneliness, for example. Hopefully, with such extensive research being carried out, yvhen
the mission finally goes ahead ... [fade]
Space agencies like NASA will need to develop new spacecraft
before anyone can be sent to Mars and the same goes for
life-support equipment. Current technologies, which are built ·
Digging discoveries (pages 48=49)
to take people on short trips to the moon or the International
Space Station, won't work on a Mars mission since these could
last three years or more. For obvious reasons, it's easier to
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a) Certain levels offitness are a requirement for taking part in a
research what's needed at an analogue stationtQan it is to do it
in space. ·· dig, where heavy items may have to be moved around on site.
Likewise, being able to kneel for hours on end is helpful.
Scientists try to make Mars analogues as similar as possible to a
b) Research excavations run by universities are often keen
real space col()f)y.The HI-SEAS shell-shaped structure- where
to welcome volunteers. Conversely, commercial digs run by
everythingnappens- is called a geodesic dome. Whenever
professional organisations tend not to be.
scientists go outside it, they have to put on imitation spacesuits
c::) Clearly, many archaeologists prefer to work in warmer, drier
similar to the ones which would be worn on Mars- special suits
climates.
which withstand conditions on the planet's surface, where the
d) Finds that have been uncovered of late include an Egyptian
average temperature is minus seventy degrees Celsius, and
pharaoh and a lost rainforest civilization.
there isn't enough oxygen to breathe. In addition, they stand
e) In brief, working on a dig can be a fascinating and rewarding
in an airlock for five minutes in practice for adjusting to the
experience.
ultrathin atmosphere astronauts will encounter on Mars .
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1 The precise whereabouts of the findings has not been from gold and inlaid with coloured glass and gemstones, the
disclosed, with the aim of ensuring looters stay away.. mask served as protection for the king's remains. Its simplified
2 An aerial chart of the area was carefully created. facia I characteristics are viewed as a thing of beauty, and the a
3 The significance of a finding such as this cannot be
overestimated.
4 It is almost unheard of for an ancient site to have remained
completely intact.
object reflects the Egyptian view of the pharaoh's elevated
position in society.
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findings belong to. Is it finders, keepers? Does anyone who finds Hatshepsut's sculpture is intended to be viewed from the front
only, but others are more rounded, such as one of the ancient
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something significant on the land they own have the right to a
keep it? There is ongoing discussion about whether artefacts Egyptian queen, Nefertiti. Its artist, Thutmose, created her
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such as the Elgin marbles- which originally decorated the portrait using a process known as subtraction, which meant
Parthenon in Athens and currently reside in the British Museum chipping away at a block of limestone to reveal her form. The c
resulting effort makes for a highly realistic portrait of a queen t
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Another consideration is the historical sites themselves. Should Egyptians left behind -things which can tell us a great deal
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example is shaped like a lotus flower, as a symbol of creation
objects they left behind.
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and birth. The exterior relief- raised images around its side-
I'm sure you're all familiar with today's selfie culture- taking indicates the importance of the River Nile in Egyptian life. Fish
images of oneself to post on social networking sites? Well, swim beneath the surface of the river on which men, animals f
it seems that the ancient Egyptians were not beyond being and birds ride in a small boat. Glazed, it is blue-green in colour, a
concerned about the image they wanted to present to the a brilliant shade which echoes the water theme displayed in its f
world, either. Many of their 'selfie' sculptures were created for form and decoration. a
a specific purpose, and that was to inspire not only awe -I'm
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talking about great leaders here- but fear, too.
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Even thousands of years ago, Egyptians wanted images of spoon in the shape of an ibex- a kind of wild goat which was
themselves that would last an eternity, and with this in mind, a major source of food at the time. Carved into it is a large oval,
the rulers of ancient Egypt- the pharaohs- had artists sculpt which was probably used to store powdered make-up. It also c
elaborate portraits of them with which to adorn their tombs and has an intricate handle which forms the animal's head.
preserve their image when they'd moved on to the afterlife.
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One of the best known portraits is the mask of King Egyptians wore. These lavish, beautiful items were symbolic in
Tutankhamun, who ruled over three thousand years ago. The so- addition to being decorative. Large necklaces called pectorals l
called 'boy king' remained practically unknown in the modern were produced from solid gold and inlaid with deep blue and
world uhtil1922, when his tomb, which had been buried for red semi-precious stones. One depicts the imposing form of the t
centuries, was brought to light by archaeologists. Treasures vulture-goddess Nekhbet, patron goddess of the pharaohs. She r
nestled inside his tomb have since enabled historians to build spreads her wings to protect the king and symbols of infinity are
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and place in which it is created. For instance, portraits from the
~Exercise4 Renaissance period illustrate the clothing people wore and what
they ate. They even detail the kind of decoration people had in
a) F: Medical students are being taught to look at symptoms
their houses.
displayed in works of art. Meanwhile, literature is also a useful
source of information about the diseases of the past. The idea of using art for medical research, however, is a relatively
b) M: Last but not least, let's take a look at some of the recent one. Medical experts assert that representations of
symptoms suffered by the character in this fascinating picture people in art can add to our existing knowledge about medical
by Agnolo di Cosimo: conditions throughout history. An example of this is displayed
c) F: So, if the woman was actually clutching the right side of her in a Renaissance painting by the artist Raphael. It is possible to
abdomen rather than the left, then we might conclude that she's observe one subject's swollen knee, which could denote some
experiencing the pain caused by appendicitis. form of disease or injury. Was it possible that Raphael's model
d) M: Now, you might think that the artist is simply being had a medical condition? Or on the contrary was it that the artist
unkind to a subject he doesn't like. On the contrary, this is an was incapable of drawing anatomically correct knees? Analysis
accurate representation of a'skin condition called ... [fade] of other paintings suggests not, which leads to the conclusion
e) F: I wouldn't say medical documentaries are the first thing 1 that the character did indeed have what may have been a joint
look out for on TV- that is to say, I tend not to watch them at all. disorder, such as arthritis.
While small, there's a growing group of doctors currently
~Exercise Sc diagnosing human figures in works of art such as Raphael's
M: There is a long-running debate- which patients themselves painting. But the idea has been catching on, and it's possible
are more than likely unaware of- as to whether practising to find discussions relating to art in journals and at medical
medicine is an art form or an applied science. conferences. Even medical schools have awakened to the idea
that there is something to learn from art, and some professors
On the one hand, there are those who come down firmly on
are making use of art to train medical students to recognise
the art side of the debate. They believe that each individual
symptoms quickly.
medical expert cOI)1Tes at things from a different angle. This
means that they are of the opinion that there may be several Some forward-thinking educators even take students on what
they call a 'ward round'- not to observe patients in a room in
ways to treat a condition" and that what they call 'cookbook
a hospital, but rather, to view works of art in galleries. As they
medicine' should be avoided. In other words, just because
there's a popular treatment which is successful in most cases, it wander through the exhibitions, they are instructed in how they
doesn't necessarily mean that it will be suitable for the patient in can apply their medical knowledge to what they see- and in
question. They think that each doctor should rely on their own turn, how the pictures themselves can offer fresh perspectives to
what they know.
judgement when seeking solutions to problems, and treat each
case on an individual basis. The main purpose of having students view such detail in
paintings is to emphasise just how important observation is to
On the other hand, there are those who se~·medicine as an
doctors. The same symptoms can present in conditions quite
applied science. They hold that since so much has gone into
distinct from one another, and it is crucial for doctors to look at
researching disease and ways to treat it, then proven methods
everything they can see in order to make an accurate diagnosis.
of treatment will always work for the same medical condition.
An added bonus is learning to appreciate the art itself, of course.
Relying on evidence which has resulted from in-depth research,
So, medics can learn from art, but in turn, doctors can help
these doctors think that by varying methods used, patients will
art critics understand what's going on in a picture- why that
have a poorer success rate when it comes to curing an ailment.
person's lying on the ground, for example, what the story behind
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it may be, and so on. It becomes clear that the artists themselves
had significant medical knowledge.
R: You will hear part of a lecture about the connections between
What's the purpose of depicting medical conditions in art, you
art and medicine.
might ask? Of course, we can learn about historical characters
F: My talk today concerns how doctors can learn from works of
themselves and what ailed them, or indeed, simply what they
art- in other words, from medical conditions depicted in scenes
looked like. What they could also do, though, was serve as a
painted by artists, sometimes hundreds of years ago.
warning. By carrying out risky activities, fighting or whatever,
ffi Exercise 8 you could end up with a medical condition. Clues could also
be hidden in paintings using a technique called anamorphosis.
R: You will hear part of a lecture about the conhe-.e;tions between What do I mean by this? Well, it's where an object would be
art and medicine. painted in a distorted way to convey a message to the person
F: My talk today concerns how doctors can learn from works of who had commissioned the painting.
art- in othervvo.rds,from medical conditions depicted in scenes
Fascinatingly, it's also possible to learn from the techniques that
painted by·artists, sometimes hundreds of years ago.
the artists used, what they themselves were suffering from.lfwe
The earliest known examples of art have gained us an look at brushwork, we might know that an artist did not have
understanding of prehistoric humans. Cave drawings, such as full use of his hand or arm, for example. The French Impressionist
those found in parts of Europe and Asia, as well as old canvas artist, Monet, painted progressively darker paintings due to his
paintings, depicted their creators' daily lives. From the lifelike fading eyesight. Once the cataracts which affected his vision
scenes they recreated, we can learn everything from the animals were removed, his paintings once again became brighter.
they hunted to the mountains they climbed. From such early
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however. In earlier times, when doctors were learning about though, experts have concluded that concentrating instead on
anatomy, accurate drawings were essential in the education of the acquisition of vocabulary first means that language learners
doctors in training. In more modern times, art therapy is used to are more likely to be able to cope with the challenges of learning
great success in the field of psychotherapy, where patients are sentence structure.
encouraged to express themselves through painting, sculpting Experts are of the opinion that the greater the exposure,
or drawing- either as a diagnostic tool or as part of a treatment
plan.
In a nutshell, it's clear that the study of art reveals an enormous
amount of information about how people once lived, and it
the more chance there is of a word 'sticking: Hearing a word
repeated an average of ten times increases the likelihood of it
being memorised. Of course, understanding what it means and
knowing how to use it in the right context are also important if
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can also provide vital clues to the real-life problems that our we are to say that a language learner truly 'knows' a word.
ancestors faced. Teaching vocabnlarycan be done in a variety of ways. Flashcards
with illustrations are a highly effective tool for beginners in
a language, for instance. At higher levels, meaning can be
Communication is key (pages 52-53) contextualised with examples of usage. Other techniques
ffi Exercise 2b in~lude focussing on spelling and pronunciation, teaching

collocation, and also how not to use a word.
M: He asserts that he's fluent in eleven languages, but whether One theory suggests that learners should not be forced to
that's true or not, I don't know. produce new words in sentences too early in the process.
f: The English word 'language' is derived from the Latin,'lingua'. Instead, they should be given the chance to absorb them fully.
M: Have you drafted the letter yet? We can take a look at it Once they're ready, then can start using them in context- and
together and make any necessary changes. being given this time to process what they've learned, they're
f: How would you interpret what she said? It sounded to me like ultimately more likely to have a higher success rate in terms of
she was asking to be excused from the project. using the word in the right way.
M: I think you misled me when you said you could speak sign Once it comes to production of the new words, learners should
language- you only really know a handful of words. be guided through different stages, beginning with controlled
/3"\. practice- that is completing tasks where words are used in a
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a) M: to produce a piece of writing or a plan that you intend to types, such as role play.
change later /3"\.
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c) M: to make someone believe something that is untrue by R: You will hear part of a talk about learning foreign languages.
giving them information that is wrong or not complete
d) f: to say that something is certainly true /3"\.
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R: You will hear part of a talk about learning foreign languages.
/3"\. M: Good morning, everyone, and thanks for coming along
It 17 t1 Exercnse 4a to today's language lecture. My talk today cnn~rns learning
a) M:jargon foreign languages and the benefits that doing so provides.
b) F: quote Beyond the obvious advantages of developing fluency in
c) M: summarise another language, such as being able to communicate with
d) F: guidelines those who speak it, there are additional benefits which concern
e) M: interaction cognitive processes.
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Studies into human physiology have demonstrated that
g) M: reinforce bilingual people have somewhat different brains to monolingual
h) F: slogan people who speak just one language, in that their mental
/3"\. workings provide them with distinct cognitive advantages.
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M-A-R-1-Z-E languages regularly. The good news is that even if you only start
d) M: guidelines G-U-1-D-E-L-1-N-E-S learning a language as an adult, you can still garner the benefits. L
e) F: interaction 1-N-T-E-R-A-C-T-1-0-N Now, because considerable effort is requireg when trying
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to teach a second language. In the past, a focus on grammar was use their cognitive processes, the stronger they become.
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the second half, we study all the tunes which the whole group
Practice Test plays together.
ffi Section 1 (page 55) F: Right. And the kind of music you play is dance, isn't it? I
know a lot of drumming groups play Brazilian music- I think
R: You will hear a telephone conversation between a it's called Samba?
receptionist and a woman who wants to do a drumming M: Yes, they do, so we're a little different- but you'll love it!
course. You can find some clips on our website and have a listen to us.
You will see that there is an example that has been done for F: Sounds good. I will. And does the group play any concerts?
you. On this occasion only, the conversation relating to this M: Yes, we do. We play about once a month in winter, and
will be played first. then we play most Saturdays during summer- there are a lot
M: Hello, Branham Arts Centre. of festivals then.,~ou don't need to play in every concert but
F: Hi, I wanted to find out about the drumming course you we ask people to do about fifty per cent of them.
run. F: That should be fine. Are beginners allowed to play at the
M: Oh, yes. It's every Monday, from 6 pm to 8 pm. concerts?
F: Can anyone join? M: Yes, of course. You probably won't be able to play in our
M: Absolutely. It's for people of all levels and ages. You start next concert, which is at the village barbecue, because you
with a few beginners' classes and then join the main group. won't know enough by then but you should be able to do the
F: Great- and the next beginners' course starts on the spring party in a few weeks' time. That's always good fun.
seventh of April, is that right? That's what it says on the F: Fantastic! Now, we don't have to wear anything special for
website. concerts, do we? Like a costume or hat or anything? There are
M: Yes- we had to change it from the 31st of March because some photos on your website - everyone seems to be wearing
the roof of the hall's being repaired. black.
R: The beginners' course will start on the seventh of April, so M: That's right- we just want everyone to look similar.
'7th April' has been written in the space. F: Oh, that's fine.
M: Hello, Branham Arts Centre. M: Is there anything else I can help you with?
F: Hi, I wanted to find out about the drumming course you F: No- I think that's everything I wanted to know. Oh, are you
run. the leader of the group?
M: Oh, yes. It's every Monday, from 6 pm to 8 pm. M: No, that's John Ha.JiPacre. Actually, I'll give you his phone
F: Can anyone join? number now. You need to let him know if there's ever a class
M: Absolutely. It's for people of all levels and ages. You start that you can't get to.
with a few beginners' classes and then join the main group. F: OK, I've got a pen.
F: Great- and the next beginners' course starts on the M: Right, it's 01256 77214.
seventh of April, is that right? That's what it says on the F: Great. Well, thanks for everything. Will you be there at the
website. first class?
M: Yes -we had to change it from the 31st of March because M: Yes, I will, so hopefully I'll meet you.then.
the roof of the hall's being repaired. F: Great- bye!
F: Oh, OK. Where is the hall?
M: It's in Orleigh village.
F: Oh, I haven't heard of that- can you spell it, please?
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M: Yes, it's 0-R-L-E-1-G-H. It's easy to find- just follow the road R: You will hear a woman called Carol talking about a gym to
out of the north of the city for about five kilometres. Just possible new members.
come along on the Monday and you can join the group then. F: Hi, everyone and welcome to Angley Sports Centre. My
F: Oh, great. Do I need to bring anything with me? name's Carol and I'm going to show you around the gym today
M: No, but make sure you wear something comfortable. You -hopefully you'll decide to register as a member!
need to be able to move your arms. The hall can be a bit cold I've given each of you a map which we'll look at together
atthis time of year, so don't forget to bring a jumper. Oh, and before we start the tour. If you want to have a look at that now,
trainers are a good idea- you'll be standing up all evening, so I'll talk you through all the different areas.
you need comfortable footwear. Right now we're in reception- whic.h you'll be able to see
F: Right. And will I need to buy any equipment or anything? there in the centre of the map. If you go through those double
M: Not immediately, but if you decide to carry on after the doors over to the right and then carry on through a second
first few classes, then you'll need to get a belt- that holds set, you'll reach the pool area. There are two pools- the upper
the drum and helps you carry it. We can order it for you. We one on the map is the children's pool. The other is for older
provide earplugs for free- you'll need them because the children and adults only as it's deeper.
drums are really loud! More or less opposite the main doors is the instructor's office.
F: It sounds fun! Are there different kinds of drums? The door's just round the corner, so you might not see if from
M: Yes- you can choose which one you'd like to learn to play. here. That's where you'll find all our instructors when they're
The smaller drums are for people with more experience, so not in class. If you'd like to know more about private classes,
you will probably start on one of the large ones because most of the instructors will be available today between three
those types are easier to play. You can change later if you and four if you have any questions. We have a wide range of
want to. classes- the timetable's over there on the wall.
F: OK. So, what happens in the class? For those of you who are interested in playing indoor team
M: There are two halves. In the first half you'll learn how to hit sports- such as basketball, football or badminton, you can
the drum properly. Then we have a short break for a drink. In book the hall at various tirnes of day. So, we've got our backs
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do to find the hall is head through the door up there towards
of ice, which can slowly accumulate year after year'?
Fatima: Oh, right. Well, I guess that describes what happens
the corner on the long wall- not the shorter one as that goes during the formation of a glacier. Should we add to that? The
outside. explanation might end up a bit long but shouldn't we say
Is anyone into tennis? We have two outdoor courts, one of something about the fact that glaciers move, things like that?
which is covered, so you can use that even if it's wet. See the Toby: Sure. We can come back to that when we start writing.
door just over there? It leads to a short corridor on your map, Fatima: OK. So, now shall we just go over what we know
between two smaller rooms. If you follow that to the end, the about glaciers and what's happening to them?
door there will take you straight to the courts. You can hire Toby: Yep. You mean as a result of global warming?
racquets and balls at 'reception if you don't have your own. Fatima: Mmm. Should we focus on a specific example -like
Just a couple of other things now. You can leave everything the Chacaltaya glacier in Bolivia?
safely in the changing rooms. You'll find personal lockers there, Toby: You mean the one that used to be there. To think it had
as well as showers and so on. You'll need to go through the been there for 18,000 years till global warming started melting
double doors to the right, take the door on your left and then the ice caps ... It completely disappeared in 2009, six years
they're on the left-hand side. There are separate areas for men earlier than predicted. What bothers me is how people will be
and women. ' affected- local populations in the Andes mountains rely on
Something you'll probably need after all your exercise is melting ice as a water source.
something to eat and drink. The cafe's in the top right-hand Fatima: Something else I think we should mention about the
corner of the map- you access it via the stairs and there's a impact of global warming on glaciers is that the meltwater
lift as well. The food's really good and it's not too expensive. ends up in the oceans, which causes sea levels to rise. That
Alternatively, there are the drinks machines here in reception. means more possibility of coastal areas being affected by
Let me tell you a bit about our other services and facilities flooding- which could happen where we live! I wouldn't mind
now. There's a car park for members. Although it's included in doing a bit more research on that- but at least people are
your membership fee, please note that it closes when the gym starting to pay attention now.
does- so that's between 10 pm and 6 am. You won't get stuck Toby: Now they can see the results of the planet warming,
overnight as you'l~ still be able to drive out, as long as you yeah.
have the code which lifts the barrier. Fatima: I think we should also talk about the pace of the
There's a children's nursery where you can leave very young melting- it's speeding up. Experts are continually discovering
children while you exercise. I'm afraid there is an additional more about ice and how sensitive it is.
cost for this but I think you'll find it's very reasonable. There's Toby: Right- and one key factor in how fast ice melts is that
.no need to make a reservation as there are plenty of staff thing called albedo.
available and numbers are usually quite low. Please note that Fatima: That's about how much light energy the ice reflects,
the nursery's only open on weekdays. right? I came across that a while ago- before the lecture we
Some of you may be interested to know that we are offering a had last week. White snow and ice have high albedo and they
programme of healthy eating talks. Ther~. one every day- the reflect sunlight which helps keep the planet cool. What I don't
centre's open seven days a week- at eleven in the morning, get is why glaciers are still melting.
and another at six in the evening. Places are limited though, Toby: The albedo changes as the ice melts.
I'm afraid, so please let a member of staff at reception know if Fatima: Ah, right.
you're planning to attend. Toby: As the ice gets thinner, it reflects less sunlight. The Earth
Last but not least, we offer a towel service. Just pick one up then absorbs more energy and becomes warmer, so the ice
from reception on your way in to the centre and leave it in the melts even more quickly. So melting leads to more melting.
changing rooms as you leave. Again, there's no fee for this as They've also found that particles that land on ice- which
it's part of the service for all members. It's great if you forget to come from dust or, more annoyingly, industrial pollution-
bring your own! cause the ice to absorb more light and melt faster.
OK, then. Are you all ready to set off on our tour now? Fatima: Hopefully scientists will carry on studying the ice'and
that'll help them make more accurate predictions about how
ffi Section 3 (page 57) quickly our remaining glaciers will melt and by how much the
planet will warm. Phew, that's no small job!
R: You will hear two earth sciences students called Fatima and Toby: It'll be a challenge, definitely. Though they've already
Toby talking about an essay they will write about glaciers. acquired so much information - stuff we had no idea about
Fatima: Hey, Toby. even a few years ago.
Toby: Hi, Fatima. Have you got your Earth Scieoce notes Fatima: I'm looking forward to our trip to Switzerland next
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with you? I thought we could have a chat about our essay on week so we can go and see some glaciers for ourselves. We'll
glaciers since we'll be working on it together. have more to say in our essays then.
Fatima: Yeah, l'v~.got them here actually. Toby: Yeah. I'm looking forward to seeing how glaciers are
Toby: Coof.:. s·c;, we won't need to start writing until we've covered in reflective blankets to slow down melting.
been to see some glaciers ourselves next week, but we can Fatima: Apparently it reduces it by between 50 and 80 per
get a few ideas together now. We probably need to start our cent. Amazing! It would be good to be able to get involved
essay by defining precisely what a glacier is. I've already jotted with scientists' research while we're out there- even if we
something down. How about 'glaciers are giant areas of ice could just take notes or whatever while they're working.
that form on land when winter snow survives through the Toby: I know, that's a pity. I guess they can't just have anyone
summer months. More snow falls on top the following year walking around all over the place while they're trying to focus
I and the weight of the new snow compresses the older layers
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Fatima: You're right ... I'm going to take my camera What had caused the drop in numbers? Biologists had
equipment- it'll be cool to include images we've captured plenty of theories but rangers were unable to confirm any of
ourselves in our essay. them. Fewer adults had survived the winter at sea, so there
Toby: Right. It's a shame the lecture's been cancelled, though. I weren't as many puffins returning to the breeding colonies.
was excited about listening to someone involved in saving our But the exact reason for this was unclear. Unfortunately, in
ice caps. March 2013, five years after the disappointing 2008 census,
Fatima: I think he's going to visit us here instead- though thousands of adult Atlantic puffins died in an incident known
they haven't confirmed the date yet. So we won't miss out. as a wreck. That's the same word we use for sunken ships, by
Toby: Oh, great. the way. More than 3,000 birds washed up on the shore near
Fatima: So when we return, that's when we have to start work the Farne Islands, many of them wearing identification bands
on our essay properly. We should start thinking about what on their legs whicb indicated that they belonged to the Farne
we're going to include. Island colony. What was the reason for this second disaster?
Toby: OK, so how about some visuals -like showing how Well, each bird normally feeds on about 40 small fish a day but
glaciers have reduced in area over a period of years? with storms being recorded in the area, one theory is that they
Fatima: I'm with you on that. There are some good ones we were unable to feed, causing them to die of starvation.
could include in a book I've been looking at. What's more, the colony suffered another hit in the same year.
Toby: Cool. Should we talk about the work that's being done Puffins live in what are called burrows- a kind of tunnel- in
around the world? the ground, where they protect their eggs and chicks from
Fatima: There are so many individual projects, there isn't really predators or bad weather. Heavy rains over the summer led
scope for that. to the flooding of burrows, leading to further casualties in the
Toby: I guess not. We don't need to do a literature review, do puffin population.
we? For obvious reasons, rangers feared the worst when it came
Fatima: Not for this kind of essay, though we do need to to the 2013 census and counting began again. This was no
include a bibliography of everything we've read at the end. easy task. Rangers start by looking for clues that a burrow is
Toby: Sure. What about describing the techniques scientists occupied- so they'll look out for indicators such as leaves
are using to prevent melting? around and inside the burrow. Grass and feathers provide
Fatima: I don't think we can avoid that- it's central to our further evidence. If need be, rangers will reach into the burrow
theme. and search the botto~for signs of occupation. If they're lucky
Toby: OK. And will we refer to what we plan to do for our they might find an egg; but if they're unlucky they might just
research project next term? receive a bite from an angry bird instead! Because the puffins
Fatima: We have to do a separate proposal for that. mate for life and return to the same burrow every year, the
Toby: Oh, OK. rangers assume that two puffins live in each nest.
What makes the job challenging and time-consuming is the
ffi Section 4 (page 58) sheer number of burrows that the rangers have to examine,
and if they want the census to be accurate, they need to
R: You will hear part of a lecture about a seabird called the keep track of each and every one. Consequently the islands
Atlantic Puffin. are divided into sections which are mapped.,al1d gridded to
M: Good morning. My talk today is about the Atlantic puffin ensure each burrow is checked only once.
population which lives on a group of islands known as the Fortunately, the census following the disastrous year the
Farne Islands, off the north-eastern coast of England. puffins had experienced showed that the population on the
The Atlantic puffin, a seabird, is about 25 centimetres tall Farne Islands was making a comeback, with a count of over
and weighs around 450 grams. It's the smallest of the three 40,000 breeding pairs. This was an eight per cent increase
puffin species and the only kind found in the Atlantic Ocean. It from the 2008 survey but still considerably fewer than the
spends most of its life at sea, returning to land only during the approximate 56,000 pairs counted in 2003. Still, the rangers
late spring to mate. Puffins have the same breeding partner were delighted to see that the numbers had stopped falling
for life and each pair of birds raises a single chick in the same and had started to recover, giving them hope for the future of
colony where they themselves were hatched. the seabird.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature, which In order to know as much about the puffins as possible,
tracks the conservation status of the species, lists the Atlantic the rangers don't just count the birds for censuses, they do
puffin as being at relatively low risk of extinction. But although other research, too. This includes taking what they call 'puffin
the species as a whole is doing well, biologists feared that the biometrics: which involves measuring and weighing the birds.
Farne Islands puffins could be in trouble. Why? These statistics are subsequently recorded.
Park rangers have been counting puffins in the Farne Islands The rangers are currently pretty excited about breaking new
since 1939. Since the islands are home to the largest colony ground by recording what's happening inside a nest during
of the seabirds, this is an ideal location from which to monitor breeding season, with the aid of what they're calling the
them. The birds' numbers rose with each survey- until 2008. 'puffin cam'- camera equipment which is installed in a burrow
At that point, the rangers noticed a 30% drop since the to record the birds' behaviour. This will not only provide the
previous survey in 2003. The number of breeding pairs had rangers with new data about the birds but will spare them
plummeted from more than 56,000 to fewer than 37,000. from a few little nips to their fingers!
Because of this mass die-off, rangers were concerned that the Let's talk a little more now about the puffins' nests, and what
following census might reveal a further decline in the number they are ... [fade]
of puffins breeding on the islands.
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Answers 5 a) 0 can be said in different ways: nought/zero

(the number); oh/zero (in phone numbers); oh (in
years like 1902) b) ten per cent c) three pounds
d) eighteen dollars e) nought point two
Section 1 6 a) 302,000 b) 01160 73514 c) 0125 768 354 d) 1,000,000
Passions and interests (pages 6-7) e) 942 f) 07694 5227
7 Numbers 3, 6 and 9
2a I'm calling about ... I I'm phoning about ...
2b 1 I'm calling ... 2 I'm interested in ... 3 I'd like some 8 1 office 2 airport 3 9.15 4 suitcases 5 Charnley 6 17th
information ... 4 Can you tell me ... 5 I wonder if ... ; September 7 twice 8 gardens 9 4.45 10 card(s)
The woman is calling to get information about surfing
classes.
Time to shape up (pages 12-13)
3a B, C and Dare true.
3b beginners 2 I mean ... , I'm sorry, that's not what I wanted to say ... ,
What I mean is ... , What I meant to say was ... ; The
4 a) A young man is calling a teacher at a dance centre.
other phrases are used to confirm a decision.
b) He wants some information about dance classes.
3 a) He wants to change an appointment. b) He decides to
Sa 1 a date 2 a type of building 3 a type of dance 4 an item
book the appointment at 3.30 on Monday.
of clothing 5 another type of dance or something related
to dance 4 a) She wants to order a prescription. b) No, she can't.
Sb 1 11th August 2 library 3 Sardana 4 trainers 5 music 5 1 b- She says 'I'll do that then: This could be either of
6 an ice diving course; students' answers the things the man has suggested, so keep listening. She
says 'I don't have enough time to come in; so the second
7 1 advanced l (Monday) 26th (and all acceptable
option is correct.
variations of date) 3 Holbrook 4 identification/ID
2 b- Again, the man has offered the woman two
5 teamwork 6 cold '1 drysuits/drysuit 8 lake
options. She says 'Well, that'll be quicker than the first
9 (mini)bus 10 (h'and)book
option- yes, do that, please: and gives her email address,
so we know she is referring to the second option.
There's no place like home 6a a new patient form
(pages 8-9) 6b 1 72 School 2 7046 2713 3 head teacher
2a renting: furnished, landlord/lady, t~ant, to let 7 He is calling the receptionist at a gym; students' answers
buying: for sale
8 1 Forest 2 healthy eating 3 Monday 4 gold 5 swimming
both: contract, deposit, property
pool 6 running 7 timetable 8 6.30 (pm) 9 (the) weekends
2b a) landlord/lady b) for sale c) tenant d) deposit e) to let
10 tickets
f) furnished g) property h) contract
3 a) a man at a letting agency and a customer (Sara

Jenkins) b) to rent a flat c) two different studio flats
Retail therapy (pages 14-15)
4b 1 studio 2 town centre 3 outdoor 4 425 5 2nd September 2 a) take something back b) get a bargain c) good value
for money d) closing down sale e) out of stock f) special
5 c offer g) clearance h) retail outlet
7 1 shower 2 25th August 3 lift 4 engineer 5 batteries
3b 1 Shout! 2 shop 3 19.99
6 8.95 7 music 8 bar 9 Win kerman 10 07760 1432
4 Customer: I'm trying to find a game called Shout!
Shopkeeper: Ok, here it is. We can order it for you if you
All aboard! (pages 10-11) like, and you can come and collect it at the shop.
Shopkeeper: It's 19.99. That's euros of course.
2 1b2b3a4a5a6b7b8a
5 (suggested answers)
3 7 and three quarters, six and fifty pounds
I'm trying to find a game called ... , online, We can order
4 a).(the) r;tn/~eventeenth (of) November b) $11.99, it for you ... , How much is the game?, It's ...
eleven dollars ninety-nine c) 16.30, sixteen-thirty
6 (suggested answers)
d) January 1902, January nineteen oh two e) two
name, problem, too small, bought, skirt, number, colour,
minutes to midnight (23.58, 11.58 pm) f) £117.39, a/one
purse, made of, inside, call, made from, pounds
hundred and seventeen pounds, thirty-nine pence
7 1 sweater 2 15th January 3 06623714 4 purple 5 leather
6 photo 7 37 4196 8 necklace 9 mirrors 10 30
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2 a) healthy diet b) home-cooked food c) quick snack Time to take a break (pages 18-19)
d) main meal e) ready meals f) take-aways g) processed
food h) balanced diet 2 all of the phrases except Let's start with ... , Despite this
3 1 F, S2 G, J 3 M, N 4 V, B 5 Y, I 6 K, Q 7 B, P 8 D, T
... , First of all ... and What I mean to say is that ...
3 now I'd like to tell you something about ...
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4 one
5 a) Jameys b) Beanos c) Harker d) Queenie
5 a) a holiday~rep to guests at a resort b) information
6a cookery courses
about the resort and local attractions
6b 1 a day 2&3 information about the kind of cookery
course 4 a restaurant name 6a a) questions 1 and 2 b) question 3
6c 1 Tuesdays 2 baking 3 dinners 4 Sithcote 6b 1 C2 B 3 A
7 a hotel receptionist and a woman who wants some 7 an environmentally-friendly holiday resort; students'
information; book a party at the hotel answers
8 1 roof 2 dessert 3 cafe 4 soft drink 5 lunchtime 6 curry 8 1A2B3C4ASA6C

7 discounts 8 7.25 9 Tiphano 10 flowers
The value of education {pages 20-21)

3a (possible answers)
who they are, where they are from, who they're
addressing, what they're going to talk about
3b a) a sports centre b) an art gallery c) a place of work
d) a shopping c~tre
4 a) a headteacher b) a primary school c) parents of

children who may attend the school d) the kinds of
activities they do at the school
Sa a) true b) false (You have to choose two options in total,

which answer both question 1 and question 2.)
Sb A,D ·•
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The world of work (pages 22-23)

2a 1c2 d 3 e4 b5 a
2b 1/c, 3/e, 5/a
3a/b positive opinion: luckily, thankfully

negative opinion: sadly, unfortunately
other adverbs: surprise (surprisingly, unexpectedly)
3c The man (painter & decorator) says that customers
being out at work is positive because it means not being
interrupted. The negative side of the job is having to
travel a lot, and possibly spending a lot of time in the car
when there are traffic problems.
The woman (teacher) says that having plenty of holidays
is positive because teachers with children get to spend
time with them. The negative side of the job is not
spending as much time with their own children as they
would like to during term time.
4 Some new pilots are surprised that the job is not

exciting.
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c) true (for 1-5, you answer the question above the box) provide them. You may be asked to describe them, but
d) true e) true this is not mentioned as being essential, so it does not fit
5b Yes, it is correct. The speaker refers to not being cold, so the meaning of the gapped sentence.
B is incorrect. He also says that the task is boring, so A is Gap 3 'waiting area' cannot be correct because the
incorrect. Cis correct because he says people can find gap requires an action on behalf of someone else (the
out how to store things at home, and 'you can find out nurse).
lots of helpful stuff: Gap 4 'injury or illness' cannot be correct because the
5c 1 C 2 B 3 C 4 A 5. B words do not fit the context properly.
Gap 5 'medicine' cannot be correct because you cannot
6 a careers expert; job satisfaction: different kinds of jobs
undergo medicine, so it does not fit.
and why people enjoy them
Gap 6 'local doctor' cannot be correct because it does
7 1A2C3A4B5B not fit grammatically. If you wrote 'to your local doctor;
it would be grammatically correct but would not be
factually correct because this is not described as a
definite part of the process.
(pages 24-25)
4 what to do when a customer returns a book; students'
2a/b a) Although b) Since c) unless d) yet e) whereas f) Once answers
2c a) It is on a busy main road. b) Because most guests go
5 1 label2 borrowed 3 card 4 fine 5 receipt 6 shelf
to the beach. c) Go to the daily meeting with the holiday
rep. d) Walk out of town. e) villas and holiday cottages
f) the guide
3a a) answers b) question c) seven d) letter e) use f) mark

3b 1 D 2 c3 B 5G 4F
4 a training session ..
5 1F2G3A4DSE
Festival fever (pages 26-27)

2 [A/W compass points labelled]
.,...
3 a) Take/Follow, towards b) Turn c) over on the right
d) Follow/Take e) past f) end up g) opposite, lower area
h) carry on
4a 1A2C3E415G
4b 1 folk music stage 2 open-air cinema 3 firework display
4 picnic area 5 display area
5 a) six b) next to the numbered words and phrases

c) the places 1-6 d) no
6 volunteers at a festival; students' answers
7 1H2D3E4B5G6A
Public services (pages 28-29)

2a/b a) street lighting b) fire and rescue c) parlss d) roads
e) libraries f) Public transport g) water supply
h) Schools, hospitals
3a the accide~tand emergency service in a hospital

3b 1 Register 2 personal details 3 assessment 4 serious
cases 5 tests 6 home
3c Gap 1 'call' cannot be correct because although it is a
verb and would fit grammatically, the call being referred
to is a phone call.
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The natural world (pages 30-31) Can you hear the music?
(pages 36-37)
2 concerned/worried, confident/certain, doubtful/unsure,
eager/keen, excited/thrilled, fortunate/lucky, nervous/ 2 beginning: first of all, initially, to begin with, to start off
anxious, relaxed/calm middle: following this/that, later, meanwhile, once,
secondly, thirdly, etc., subsequently
3 A
end: eventually, lastly, ultimately
4 a) honest b) wait c) admit d) bound e) unlikely f) less
g) guess h) not 3a 1 general €cliting 2 medium editing 3 fine editing
3b Once you've completed ... ; Subsequently ... ; So, you're
5 a) a professor and two students b) a less formal now at the point where ... ; Instead ...
discussion
4~ a) The second part with arrows. b) No. You only need
6a C to write in the numbered spaces. c) No. Just write the
6b Both of the students: Sophie says that they will letter of the correct answer. d) No. Even if the process
cpncentrate on what refuges do to help threatened looks familiar, make sure you listen to the speakers. The
animals, which answers the question. Both Sophie and information they give may be quite different from what
Oliver rule out A and B: Oliver says that they haven't you expect.
decided whether they will talk about damaged habitats, 4b 1 G 2 D 3 B 4 E5 C
and Sophie says they haven't decided which single
species to focus on. 6 1D2G3A4E5C
7 a) bottlenose dolphins b) excited Food for thought (pages 38-39)

8 1C2C3B4A5A 2 a) within b) Along c) Beyond d) beneath e) from
f) beside ,,..
Followers of fashion (pages 32-33) 3a a) F b)T c) F
3b 1 C 2 D 3 B 4 E5 F
2a Agreement: I know what you mean ... ; I'm with you
there ... ; I couldn't agree more ... ; I'd go along with that. 4a/b It is a spiralizing machine, which is used to peel and cut
Disagreement: I'm sure you've got your reasons for vegetables (quickly) into different sh.apes. The parts
saying that, though I ... ; You've got a point, but ... ; I can include: handle, spikes to hold th~ vegetable in place,
see what you're saying, but don't you think ... ?; That and a variety of blades.
may be true. However, ...
5 a) is held b) is turned c) are cut d) are J,<ept
2b though, but, however
6 They have invented a piece of equipment.
3 a) the lecturer, the topic of the lecture, the place where
the lecture was held b) the lecturer (he knew his stuff 7 1H2A3E4D5F
but might need to think about his audience a bit more)
4a a and b Make yourself at home! (pages 40-41)
4b C and E
2 All except Have you ever ... ? (which asks about a person's
Sa 1 B2 D3 A 4 C5 E experiences), How are you? (which acts as a general
Sb Band E greeting) and Are you aware of ... ?
6 the fashion degree they have almost completed 3a How does Kim feel about his p;ogress in the first
7 1&2 C&D 3&4 D&E 5&6 C&E semester?
3b They may indicate a change of topic and may therefore
be a cue for the listener to move on to the next
All in the mind? (pages 34-35) question.
2 1 c/d 2 c/d/h 3 b/c 4 a/h 5 g 6 c/d 7 f 8 e 4a 1 A2C
3 a) F b)T c)T d) Fe) F 4b (suggested answers)
I think it could have gone better ... maybe I've failed
4a C (Yes, they agree.) myself in one or two things ... I was a bit late handing in
4b No, not directly. They mention reading and writing, but my hospitality resources assignment
not in connection with B or F.
4c a) ... talking to participants, I've already written down 5 Speaker 1 D Speaker 2 C Speaker 3 A
a few questions I want to ask them. b) I can't wait to get 6 hospitality; students' answers
out there, I feel exactly the same.
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Section 4 3
Extract 1: An astronauts' spacesuit is like a mini
spacecraft. It protects astronauts from extreme
Animal conservation (pages 42-43) temperatures.
2 a} My talk today concerns ... ; I'd like to start by ... ; There Extract 2: Spacesuits supply astronauts with oxygen
are several points I would like to make ... and water. This is needed when doing work outside the
b) We've just looked at ... ; That's pretty much everything ISS, for example.
I have to say about ... Extract 3: Spacesuits protect against the impact of
c) The next area I'd like to concentrate on ... ; I'd now like space dust. Dust can cause injury when travelling at
to discuss ... ; Turning now to ... high speeds in space.
3a/b a} My talk today concerns ... 4 information about what makes someone a good
b) There are several points I'd like to make ... astronaut
c) I'd like to start by ... 5b 1 psychiatrist 2 exercises 3 easy-going 4 isolation
4 All of them (a, b & c) 5 behaviour
Sa 1 noun 2 adjective 3 noun (person) 4 noun 7 1 isolated 2 well-being 3 life(-)support 4 air lock/airlock
5b 1 wheat 2 bare 3 biologists 4 agriculture 5 feedback 6 conservation 7 copper 8 nutrition 9 (light)
boxes 10 dinosaur
6 finding new ways to stop the decline of the honeybee
population; discussing the importance of bees and the
difficulties they face; looking at what's being done to
Digging discoveries (pages 48-49)
help them
2 1g2d3a4f5b6c7e
7 1 a plural noun 2 a time reference 3 a noun 4 a verb
3 a} Similarly/Likewise b) In contrast/Conversely
(infinitive) 51ali adjective 6 a noun 7 a verb (past
c) Evidently/Clearly d) recently/of late e) To sum up/In
participle) 8 a noun 9 part of a noun phrase 10 a noun
brief
8 1 berries 2 mid-19LiOs 3 weeds 4 collapse 5 weak
4 1c2d3e4b5a
6 public awareness 7 trapped 8 honey 9 breeding
10 weather conditions Sb 1 science 2 discussion 3 robbers
7 1 fear 2 historians 3 simplified 4 life spirit 5 strength

Is that green or blue? (pages 44-45) 6 realistic 7 tablets 8 blue-green 9 oval10 infinity
2a/b Cause and effect: accordingly, con~equently, as a result,

hence, therefore, thus
Art and medicine (pages 50-51)
2c Addition: also, besides, furthermore, in addition, 2 a} to give the speaker's point of view b) to define
likewise, moreover something c) to provide a summary d) to give an
3c 1 paint 2 strawberry 3 rabbits 4 Monkeys 5 purple example e) to provide emphasis
4 They help you to keep or find your place in the text as 3 (possible answers}
you listen. make a contrast: on the other hand, on the contrary
give a time reference: meanwhile, previously, prior
6 1 chemicals 2 feathers 3 glass 4 contrast 5 octopuses
explain cause and effect: therefore, if ... then ... , so
6 pattern 7 battery life 8 fibres 9 nutritional value
express sequence: firstly, next, the following
10 efficient
used for repetition: that is to say, in other words
4 a) give a time reference (Meanwhile) b) express

Mars on Earth (pages 46-47) sequence (Last but not least) c) explain cause and effect
2a (suggested answers} (if ... , then) d) make a contrast (On the contrary) e) used
1 The visors of astronauts' helmets are c~ated with gold. for repetition (that is to say)
2 The shiny coating reflects harmful solar radiation. 5c 1 cookbook 2 judgement 3 evidence
3 Astronauts are still able to see clearly through the
8 1 cave drawings 2 decoration 3 swollen 4 journals
visor, .. ·
5 ward 6 observation 7 art critics 8 warning 9 darker
4 Reflective sheets of gold also prevent satellites from
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Section 1 (page 55)
4a/b a) jargon b) quote c) summarise d) guidelines
e) interaction f) notify g) reinforce h) slogan 1 Orleigh 2 jumper 3 belt 41arge 5 tunes 6 dance 7 month
8 spring party 9 black 10 77214
6 1 sentence structure 2 exposure 3 illustrations 4 absorb
5 demanding
8 1 fluency 2 brains 3 phone numbers 4 meaning 5 maths

Section 2 (page 56)
6 listening 7 relevant 8 decision-making 9 confidence 11 F 12 D 13 ('f4 A 15 E 16 B 17 A 18 B 19 C 20 A
10 driving
Section 3 (page 57)

21B22A23A24C25A26C27&28B&E29&30A&D
Section 4 (page 58)

31 late spring 32 extinction 33 (further) decline 34 wreck
35 Starvation 36 flooding 37 Leaves 38 mapped 39 statistics
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2 3-option multiple choice 18

3 3-option multiple choice 30

3 5-option multiple choice 32

Can you hear the music? 3 Flow-chart completion 36

Food for tho~ght 3 Diagram labelling 38

Make yourself at home! 3 3-option multiple choice 40

Animal conservation 4 Note completion 42

Is that green or blue? 4 Note completion 44

Mars on Earth 4 Note completion 46

Digging discoveries 4 Note completion 48

Communication is key 4 Note completion 52

Sample answer sheet 54

IELTS Listening practice test -~, 55

IELTS Listening practice test transcript 86

IELTS Listening practice test answers 94

www .n hantriviet.com TIMESAVER FOR EXAMS: IELTS listening (5.5-7.5) •

• TIMESAVER FOR EXAMS: IELTS Listening (5.5-7 .5) www.nhantriviet.com

o Each lesson covers between 40 and 60 minutes of

• Activities cover the full range of IELTS-style listening

• Exam tips in each lesson help students to understand

• Lessons are designed to be teacher-led with clear

• The CD and track numbers are clearly sign posted next

• There are full transcripts of the recordings, offering a

• The activities are followed by a complete IELTS

www. nhan trivict.corn TIMESAVER FOR.EXAMS: IELTS Listening (5.5-7.5) IJ

e the skills or knowledge you've acquired.

• why you would recommend this interest to others.

B You will sometimes need to write a word and a number.

C Sometimes you will only need to write a number.

Complete the notes below.

Sefton Surf Club information

Surfing classes for (1) ...................................... are available

{~_~) m listen and complete the note in exercise 3a.

(~J ill Listen to the introduction to a note-completion

b) Why is he/she calling?

II TIMESAVER FOR EXAMS: IELTS Listening (5.5-7.5) www. n h antriviet .com

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Circle dance course details

New course starts on (1) ......................................

Classes are held above the (2) ......................................

First class will be about the (3) ...................................... dance

Can wear (4) ...................................... to classes

Will also learn about (5) ...................................... on the course

(~_~) ill listen and complete the notes in exercise Sa.

Ice diving -information about course

Level of certificate needed: (1) ......................................

Start date of next course: (2) ...................................... June

Dive centre address: (3) ...................................... Street

Subject of the first class: (5) ......................................

Subject of the second class: equipment

What ice divers wear: (7) ...............~:.................

Place of practice dives: the (8) ...................................... in Stanley

Transport for practice dives: travel by (9) ......................................

j Free for students on the course: a (10) ......................................

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(~.b.J Complete the definitions with words from exercise 2a.

b) If something is ......................................, it is available to buy.

c) A ...................................... is someone who pays rent to live in a room, house, etc.

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