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Module 1 B: The fashion industry is very competitive, and,
A: Now, in our careers segment, I’m joined by Wendy
Philips who works as a fashion designer. Wendy,
when did you first start designing clothes?
B: Ever since I was a young girl I’ve been interested in
fashion. I can even remember going to primary school
dressed in colourful dresses that I borrowed from my
sister! But it was only when I was in my final year of
secondary school that I started creating my own
clothes. Then, soon afterwards, I started a university
course in fashion design.
A: And after you graduated did you immediately find a
job in fashion design?
B: Unfortunately not. I sent out dozens of applications,
but rarely even got a reply. So, after six months of
searching, I started working in a clothes shop, simply
because I had to pay my bills.
A: So how did you eventually find work as a designer?
B: Well, everything changed when, one day, a customer
asked me to help her choose a dress. I was shocked
by her impolite behaviour, but tried my best to answer
all her questions. Anyway, it turned out to be Nora
James, the owner of Nora Fashions, the clothes
company. She was impressed by my knowledge of
fashion and asked me for my number. Two months
later, I started working for her as a designer and have
been there ever since.
A: That’s amazing. So, what’s a normal day like for a
fashion designer?
B: Well, we bring out new lines of clothes twice a year,
so before those deadlines I often work 16-hour days.
Usually, though, I work 9-5 and I get three weeks’
holiday in the summer. Generally, Nora, the owner, is
a laidback person who promotes a stress-free
workplace.
A: And what design are you most proud of in your
career?
B: That would be the blue floral-patterned dress I
designed entirely on my own for our spring/summer
catalogue in 2010. It was only my second month in the
job, so I didn’t expect it to be such a hit. In fact, the
film actor Pamela Hughes chose to wear the dress for
an awards ceremony in Hollywood!
A: So, what advice would you give anyone thinking of
becoming a fashion designer?
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unfortunately, the right people don’t always get the
jobs. For example, you might have two degrees, and
lots of work experience but still not find any work.
The key is knowing the right people in the industry.
That’s what will really get you ahead.
A: Wendy, thanks so much for speaking to us today.
Module 2
Girl: Hi, Richard. How are you?
Boy: I’m OK, Jane, just a bit anxious about the football
match tomorrow. It’s the cup final, so I really want to
play well and not let my team-mates down.
Girl: Didn’t you hear? The match has been postponed
because the pitch is flooded. Hasn’t anyone called you
about it yet?
Boy: Well, Coach Jones probably tried to, but I left my
mobile at home this morning, so he couldn’t reach me.
That’s a pity. Has the match been rescheduled yet?
Girl: I heard about it from Stan and he says it will be
played on Wednesday evening, as long as the pitch has
dried out by then, of course.
Boy: It’s a pity that it’s located so close to the river. With
so much rain over the last few days, the river probably
overflowed its banks and flooded the surrounding area.
Girl: You’re probably right. But it’s not just the football
team that has been affected by this. More seriously, I’ve
heard that a lot of houses in the area have been
flooded. I don’t think any residents have needed to
leave their homes, but many homes must have suffered
terrible damage.
Boy: That’s awful. And the terrible thing is that this
continues to happen every year. I wish the town council
would do something about it. Surely, they could build
barriers so that floodwater from the river wouldn’t reach
the town.
Girl: My father says the exact same thing. Actually, he
wrote a letter to the mayor suggesting the idea last
week. He hasn’t got a reply yet, though.
Boy: In that case, maybe he should start a petition. We
need to let the town council know that we won’t be
ignored.
Girl: You’ve got a point. I’ll talk to my dad about it this
evening.
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Module 3
Good morning. My name is Harry Wright and I’m the
editor of the Newberry Herald, Newberry’s number one
daily newspaper. Right now, we’re looking for a local
teenager to fill a very exciting position at our newspaper.
We require someone aged 14-18 to write articles about
teen life in Newberry. Each Wednesday, one 400-word
article will be published in the culture section of the
newspaper. Although you will be the only writer of the
articles, you will work closely with senior writers in the
newspaper who will continually give you advice and
instructions.
The articles can be about three main topics. Firstly, you
can write about education – for instance how teens in
Newberry cope with exam pressure. Also, we’d like
articles about entertainment, like what films or books
teens in Newberry are interested in today. And lastly, you
can write about sports and hobbies. For instance, we’d
like to find out what teens think of the sports facilities in
Newberry and what improvements could be made to
them.
If you have good writing skills and feel you could write
about the above topics, then we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter
explaining why you think you’d be a suitable candidate for
the job to our human resources department. Our address
is The Newberry Herald, 45 Trimpton Street, that’s
spelled T-R-I-M-P-T-O-N, Street, Newberry 5PL 7JR.
The closing date for applications will be Monday the 6th
January. Applications arriving after that date will not be
accepted. We will then call a select group of candidates
for an interview on Saturday 18th January. Then, the
selected candidate should be free for a training day on
Saturday 25th January. Wages for the job will be £70 per
article.
If you have any questions about the job we’ll be glad to
hear from you. You can either telephone us on 0163
55934 or email us at hr@newberryherald.com.
Module 4
A: I’m joined now by the sitcom writer Penelope Morgan.
Penelope, a lot of listeners will know you from your
career as a stand-up comedian. Is that something
you’ve had to stop since you started working in
television?
B: Yes, being a stand-up comedian involves going from
one city to the other, and I don’t have the time for that
anymore. I still sometimes hang out at comedy clubs
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in London, though. I enjoy catching up with old
friends there and checking out the latest acts.
A: So, was writing for TV something you had always
planned to do?
B: Not, exactly. I wasn’t making a good living doing
stand-up, so I had always planned to move on at
some point, but all I thought I’d be able to do was get
an office job somewhere. Two years ago, though, a
producer from Channel 5 saw one of my shows, and
asked me if I’d be a writer for one of their sitcoms
called Lucky Lane. It offered far more money than
stand-up, so I immediately accepted.
A: And did you enjoy that experience?
B: Well, the hours weren’t long, and the deadlines were
comfortable, but I found it really frustrating writing as
part of a team. So, after the season ended, I was
ready to quit. That’s when I was offered my own
show.
A: Yes, it’s called Standing Up, and the first episode
aired last night. Were you happy with the reviews it
got?
B: Well, annoyingly, I haven’t had a chance to read the
newspapers yet, but from what I heard most critics
liked it. Sometimes, critics can be very cruel if they
don’t like something, so I was happy to hear that that
wasn’t the case.
A: And for those that missed it, tell us a little about what
the show’s about.
B: Well, they say to write about what you know, so
that’s exactly what I did. The show’s about a stand-
up comedian who has to balance her home life with
a young daughter and her career on the stage. I
suppose you could say it’s more dramatic than most
sitcoms, though. There are a lot of laughs, but a few
tears, too.
A: And do you have any idea whether you will get a
second season yet?
B: Not, yet. There’s been a lot of shows that have
started well, but people stopped watching mid-
season, so we have to wait to see if people like the
show over a long period of time. Actually, I’ve been
told there won’t be a decision until this season has
finished.
A: Well, I loved it and can’t wait for the next episode.
Penelope, thanks a lot for coming in.
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Module 5
A: Welcome back to Reading FM. I’m joined now by Tara
Cartwright, the founder of the children’s charity, Box of
Hope. Tara, what makes your charity different from
others around today?
B: Well, unlike most charities, we don’t ask for cash
donations. Instead, we ask the public to fill a shoebox
with items to send to a disadvantaged child abroad.
A: That sounds very interesting. What kinds of things do
you advise people to fill their shoeboxes with?
B: Well, I always say that it’s best to put a mixture of
items. On the one hand, it’s a good idea to include
practical things like toothpaste and a scarf, but we
also encourage people to give toys and games, fun
items that children will enjoy but which their parents
cannot afford to buy them.
A: And is there anything that people are not allowed to
include?
B: Yes, there’s quite a long list, but most of it should be
common sense. Obviously, you shouldn’t put
dangerous items like fireworks or sharp objects, but
people are sometimes surprised that we also don’t
allow money or bottles of liquid. Food is allowed, but
only if it is in a tin.
A: So, once the shoeboxes are collected, what happens
then?
B: Well, first volunteers check each box to see if they
only include permitted items, and then they are
transported in vans to our main warehouse in London.
At first, we used to send the boxes abroad by plane,
but in the last year, we’ve started transporting them
overland by lorry, instead.
A: And has the charity been a success?
B: Definitely. In just four years, we’ve already sent 4
million shoeboxes to 26 countries in Europe and
Africa. And every year, more people are getting
involved. In fact, whereas once we collected boxes
just twice a year, now we collect boxes each month in
30 locations around the country!
A: That’s wonderful. And before you go Tara; is there a
collection point in Reading?
B: Yes, there is. Actually, the first Box of Hope collection
in Reading will take place tomorrow evening. I spoke
to the mayor in the town hall yesterday, and he kindly
gave us permission to use the town’s old post office,
across the street from Mayfield Secondary School. It’s
basically an abandoned building now, so it’s exactly
what we needed.
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A: I hope it’s a huge success. Thanks for joining us
today, Tara.
Module 6
A: I’m delighted to welcome to the show now Brian
Stokes, chairperson of the Logan Film Festival which
will take place this weekend. Brian, tell us how the
festival started.
B: Well, the festival was first held in 2008. In that year,
the town’s arts centre opened, so the town council
decided to organise a festival to mark the occasion.
The fact that the festival attracted so many tourists
and young filmmakers to the town was an added
bonus.
A: But the Logan Film Festival isn’t a normal film
festival, is it?
B: No, it’s not. In fact, it’s the only international horror
film festival in Scotland. Plus, another unusual thing
about the festival is that all the films we show are no
more than a quarter of an hour in length. That means
that even amateur filmmakers can get involved,
because you don’t need so much money to make a
short film.
A: But, since this is a horror film festival, are the films
only suitable for adults?
B: Not at all. The festival runs for three days beginning
on Friday, but all the films showing on Saturday will
be kid-friendly. There will be lots of animations
featuring friendly ghosts and vampires with lots of
laughs but very few frights. Then, on Sunday, we’ll
return to the more adult-orientated scary films.
A: That’s great. And will there be other activities for
people to do?
B: Yes, on Sunday afternoon we’ll be running three
workshops. These workshops will be a chance for
ordinary people to learn about how films are made.
They’re most useful for people who are thinking of
pursuing a career as a director, producer or
scriptwriter.
A: Brian, will there be a prize for the best film in the
festival?
B: Yes, we’ll choose the best film on Sunday evening.
The prize is a high-definition video camera with
headphones that’s worth over £5,000. We usually
present a trophy too, but unfortunately, last year’s
winner failed to return it.
A: I see. And how can locals buy tickets to see the
films?
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B: There are a number of options. To get access to all
the showings for the entire three days you can pay
£25, while it’s £10 if you’d like to see films for one day
only. We’ve also got daily family tickets for £20.
A: Thanks for coming in today, Brian. Now, …
Module 7
A: Hi Lisa, I didn’t see you at table tennis practice
yesterday. Did you forget about it?
B: No, Ted, I was sick. I still don’t feel well, actually. I
shouldn’t even be out right now, but I was getting too
bored at home, so I decided to take a walk.
A: Really? I had no idea. What exactly is the matter?
B: Well, at first I thought it was a cold or the flu, but it
turns out I got food poisoning. And I know where I got
it from, too. Do you know Mario’s, the new pizza
restaurant directly across from the post office in Dame
Street? I ate there on Friday night and haven’t been
feeling well since.
A: That’s terrible. I was actually planning to go there
tonight!
B: You definitely shouldn’t. I’ve never felt so ill in my life!
The following morning, I had a terrible stomachache
and was even sick. I didn’t have a temperature, but I
still felt awful.
A: So when did you go to the doctor’s?
B: My dad drove me there that afternoon. She told me
there wasn’t much she could do for me, though, so
she didn’t prescribe any medicine. She just told me to
stay in bed for a few days and not eat any heavy
foods.
A: And what about the restaurant? Did you call the
manager to complain?
B: Yes, I did. She was really apologetic and offered us a
free meal whenever we go back. I really don’t want to,
though. I don’t think I could ever eat there again.
A: I understand what you mean. Hopefully, they will be
more careful in the future, though. My sister used to
work as a waitress while she was in college and she
said that many restaurant kitchens have really bad
hygiene. If you heard some of her stories, you might
never eat out again!
B: Well, I guess it isn’t that bad. There are still a lot of
nice restaurants I’d happily eat at in town. Right now,
though, I don’t have the appetite for anything!
A: Well, I hope you feel better soon.
B: Thanks, Ted. I hope to see you at practice next week.
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Module 8
1 What time will the flight leave?
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. This is an
announcement for passengers on the Air Atlantic
flight IE134 to Rome. Unfortunately, the flight will
not leave at 3:15 as scheduled because of bad
weather in Italy. This means we have to wait half
an hour before we can take off. Our new departure
time then is 3:45. We are very sorry for any
inconvenience this might cause. Passengers who
have a connecting flight in Rome should contact
the information desk. Thank you.
2 How will the man travel to the airport?
Man: Hello, I’m checking out of the hotel tomorrow
and I’d like to know what’s the best way for me to
get to the airport?
Woman: Well, you can take a bus or a train. The
bus stop is just outside the hotel while there’s a
train station just five minutes away.
Man: But do they run throughout the night? You
see, my flight is at 4 am.
Woman: Oh, in that case, you’ll need to take a taxi.
Public transport here stops at midnight.
3 What kind of holiday do they decide to go on?
Man: Look at this holiday brochure, Kate. This
travel agency has some great deals on ski holidays
in Switzerland.
Woman: Not skiing again! Why don’t we go to a
warmer climate this year instead?
Man: But you know how much I hate beach
holidays. I find it boring to just swim and sunbathe
all day.
Woman: I’m not talking about a beach holiday. We
could go sightseeing, just as long as it’s
somewhere warm.
Man: OK, that sounds like a good compromise.
4 What has the girl forgotten in the taxi?
Hi Mum, it’s me. I’m calling on my friend Pam’s
mobile because my phone is out of credit. Anyway,
I’ve got a bit of a problem. I think I left my laptop in
a taxi I took this morning. I can’t remember the
license plate number of the taxi, so I have no idea
how to contact the driver. Do you have any
suggestions? I guess I should be glad it wasn’t my
purse at least. Anyway, call me back on this
number when you can.
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5 What did the woman buy in the souvenir shop?
Man: What did you buy in the souvenir shop,
Wendy?
Woman: Well, I was looking for a T-shirt for Brian
but I didn’t see anything I liked. But just as I was
about to leave I saw this lovely mug. I think he’ll
really like it.
Man: Are you sure he wouldn’t prefer a book or
something like that?
Woman: No, with all the books he has to read for
college, I don’t think he reads for fun these days.
6 Where has the woman been in the morning?
Man: Where were you all morning, Pam? I was
waiting for you by the swimming pool but you never
turned up.
Woman: Didn’t you read my note, Alan? I decided to
visit the museum in the town centre.
Man: Oh, really? Was it interesting?
Woman: Actually, it’s closed on Mondays, so I
drank a coffee in a café instead.
Man: OK, well maybe we can go to the museum
together tomorrow instead.
Woman: Sounds good.
7 What will the weather be like tomorrow?
Man: What would you like to do tomorrow, Karen? I
think it would be a good idea to go hiking in the
forest outside the resort.
Woman: Haven’t you heard the latest weather
forecast, yet? I don’t think it will be suitable weather
for hiking.
Man: What do you mean? Is it going to rain?
Woman: No, but it’s supposed to be really windy. I
don’t think it would be safe to go hiking.
Man: I had no idea. I thought that this sunny
weather we’re having would continue all week.