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Linda: He died in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1616, actually on

his birthday the 23rd of April!

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Dialogue
What do you usually do in your summer holidays?
Each year I visit my grandparents in their village for two
weeks, but this year I had the chance to go to Bristol with my
school.
What did you do there?
The first day we went to the funfair. I had a great time there
because it was sunny and it was really good fun. We also
went on a trip into town, visited a museum and went on a hot
balloon ride. We could enjoy a panoramic view of the Clifton
Suspension Bridge. It was amazing.
Are you going on holiday next year?
Im going to visit my grandparents in August, but Im hoping
to go to Blackpool with a friend and his family as well. He
invited me to go to the beach with them.
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ITEEN TOP SEVEN
Linda: Lets see if you can guess who Im talking about,
Lucas. Its more than 450 years since this man was born.
Lucas: OK so maybe fifteen-sixty no sixty-four.
Fifteen sixty-four.
Linda: He wrote 37 plays, including Romeo and Juliet and
the tragedies Hamlet, King Lear, Othello and Macbeth.
Lucas: Hm
Linda: and he was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Lucas: Easy. Its Shakespeare!
Linda: Youre right. It is believed that William Shakespeare
was born on the 23rd April 1564.
Lucas: This time, iTEEN Top Seven is our Top Seven
Facts about Shakespeare.
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Lucas: Number seven.
Linda: He had his left ear pierced and he wore an earring.
Lucas: Number six.
Linda: He had three children, including twins. One of the
twins Hamnet died when he was only eleven years old.
Lucas: Number five.
Linda: He was a poet and playwright as well as an actor.
He acted in lots of his own plays.
Lucas: Number four.
Linda: By 1599, William Shakespeare and his business
partners built their own theatre on the south bank of the
Thames River, which they called The Globe.
Lucas: Number three.
Linda: He is widely considered the greatest dramatist of
all time. He is often called the English national poet and the
Bard of Avon.
Lucas: Number two.
Linda: He invented more than 1,700 words and phrases in
the English language that we still use today.
Lucas: For example?
Linda: Youve got a heart of gold and love is blind.
Lucas: And number one.
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Travelling by plane
A.
Good morning. This is an announcement for all passengers
travelling on the 8:15 flight AF1426 to Sydney. This flight is
delayed by two hours due to bad weather. You should stay in
the departure lounge until further notice.
B.
Would all passengers travelling to Canberra on flight FR952
please have your boarding passes and passports ready for
boarding immediately. Please proceed to gate 15.
C.
This is the final boarding call for passengers Sarah and Nick
Thompson flying to Tokyo on flight BA8025. Your flight is
ready to leave. Please go to gate 17 immediately. The doors
of the plane will close in five minutes. Final boarding call for
passengers Sarah and Nick Thompson.
D.
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. This is your captain
speaking. First Id like to welcome everyone on Virgin Flight
706. We are currently cruising at an altitude of 33,000 feet at
an airspeed of 590 miles per hour. The time is 1:25 p.m. The
weather looks good and we are expecting to land in
Auckland approximately fifteen minutes ahead of schedule.
E.
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. We have landed at
JFK airport in New York where the local time is 15:40 and
the temperature is 32C. We hope you have enjoyed your
flight with American Airlines this evening and wish you a very
safe journey to your final destination.
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Special phone-in
Dave: Lots of British teens go on school exchanges in the
Easter or summer holidays. Therefore, of course, lots of
foreign teens come to the UK. Usually, the class travels
together to the destination town and individual students then
stay with host families. Most of those teens love going away,
but for some this can be very stressful. They are homesick.
So, we want to know have you ever been homesick?
Helen: First, weve got Jack on the line. Hi, Jack, are you
British? Can you tell us your story? Have you ever been
homesick?
Jack: Yes, I have. Im British English, in fact, from
Nottingham. Last year I went to Munich in Germany for a
week on a school exchange. I stayed with a German student
and his family.
Helen: Was it your first time away from home on your
own?
Jack: Yes!
Helen: And did you get homesick?
Jack: For the first two days, yes. I missed my home, my
family and things like food and the TV programmes.
Everything was so different there. And my German wasnt
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very good.
Helen: Did you call home at all?
Jack: Once, but I tried not to call home.
Helen: Thats a good idea.
Jack: The host family were so friendly and kind. They
asked me what food Id like to eat and they said I could call
my parents whenever I wanted to. Also, I got on really well
with Karl, my exchange student, and it was really fun to go to
a German school and meet new people.
Dave: Thanks Jack. Next, weve got Emma on the phone.
Hi, Emma where are you from? Have you ever been
homesick?
Emma: Yes, I have when I did my first exchange. Two
years ago my class went to northern England and stayed
with families in Newcastle for one week and I used to get
really homesick.
Helen: What did you miss?
Emma: I missed my family, my dog, my mums cooking and
my bed!
Dave: Did you use to have good days as well as bad?
Emma: Yes, it got better when I made a few friends, but
every day I used to get a phone call from home and that
made me cry! It was also difficult to understand the accent.
Dave: Well the accent in Newcastle is really quite
strong. Even people from southern England cant understand
it?
Emma: (smilling) I know they told me that! But last Easter
holiday I went on another school exchange (to Finland), and
it was much better. I was older, of course, and I knew what to
expect. Besides, the Finns speak good English, but rather
slowly and deliberately, and they try hard to be helpful.
Dave: Thanks, Emma. [Addresses the audience]. Well,
heres my advice: if youre going away, have a lovely time in
your host country and dont think too much about home!
Team (adapted)
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The Joy of books
his fantastic short film is set in Toronto bookshop
Type Books. Books come alive after a shopkeeper
leaves for the night, much like the toys in Pixar films
spring to life as soon as humans leave the room.
The books dance, spin on their spines, move about in a
cheerful and lively way, and even change places on their
shelves in a circular pattern.
The film is magic and its easy to imagine the books are so
alive with characters and places and heartbreaks and great
loves and wonderful adventures that they cant help but twist
in their bindings.
Watching this video made me think about the importance of
old-fashioned books, still playing a role even in my
technological world. Although I enjoy reading e-books on my
laptop, I still love the tactile feeling of reading a real book
while Im sitting on my sofa.

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Visit to an art gallery
Anna has been recently appointed as a guide at an art
gallery. Now she is taking the visitors through the museum
when they come across a Vincent Van Gogh painting.
Anna: Ladies and gentlemen, here is the famous Van
Gogh painting.
Visitor 1: Wow! Its so beautiful! What is it called?
Anna: Its called The Caf Terrace at Night and was
painted in 1888.
Visitor 2: Can you describe the painting in detail?
Anna: Sure. This painting shows the exterior of the
painters favourite caf (in Arles, France), which is on the left
of the painting. There are tiny white tables on the street,
repeating the spheres of the stars in the blue sky. Some
people are sitting at tables and a waiter is serving them.
Above the caf there are four windows. In the background,
we can see dark buildings with the lights on. In the
foreground, the streets cobblestones call our attention to the
little caf. The starry night contrasts with the warm yellow on
the sun shelter and walls of the caf, which makes this
painting beautiful.
Visitor 3: Why is there no sign of Van Gogh?
Anna: This is the one painting where he did not sign his
signature. Instead, as you can see on the bottom right
corner, he has just written the words 'Caf Terrace'.
Visitor 4: How do we know what you are saying is true?
Anna: You can check our pamphlet at the end of the tour
listing the literary sources backing up our description.
Visitor 1: This really is a great painting. What will its price
be?
Anna: At the current market rate, it will fetch around $25
million.
Visitor 2: Whoa! That is a fortune. The security here must
be tight.
Anna: Yes, it is. The paintings glass frame is virtually
impregnable. Now, if you dont have any further questions,
let's move on to the next painting.
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1.
Phone calls/messages
Jennifer [cheerlessly]: Hi, Adam! Hows it going?
Adam: Fine, thanks, Jen! Whats up? You don't look very
happy.
Jennifer:Oh, nothing special. Its been a dull week. Well
anyway, Friday at last! Would you like to do something
together?
Adam: Why dont you come to my house? We can play
that new computer game Ive got.
Jennifer:No. To be honest I think computer games are really
boring.
Adam: Oh, really? Well, er We can go to the open-air
pool. Lets go swimming there.
Jennifer:Oh, no. I dont like swimming there. The water is
always too cold.
Adam: How about going skateboarding?
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too difficult to stay on the skateboard and I dont want to get

hurt.
Adam: Shall we go to the cinema, then?
Jennifer:Id like to, but I havent got enough money.
Besides, theres nothing on at the moment that I really want
to see.
Adam: Oh, well, do you want to go to the Internet caf?
We can have a coffee, read the news and talk about it.
Jennifer:We did that last week. You talked and talked about
football and politics Im not interested in either.
Adam: Oh, I see. I didnt know you were bored. Sorry
OK, then, lets watch television.
Jennifer [cheerfully]: Good idea. We can watch the new
episode of Greys Anatomy. Thats really cool.
Adam: Oh, yeah, OK. Hm, Well, if you like it, I suppose I
will.
2.
Rose: HiTech Company, Rose speaking. How can I help
you?
Adrian: Good morning, this is Adrian Green. May I speak to
Mr Andrews, please?
Rose: Just a second please, and Ill put you through to
his office.
[waiting]
Rose: Im afraid Mr Andrews is not available at the
moment. Hes out for lunch. Would you like to leave a
message?
Adrian: Yes, please. Could you ask him to call me back
later? I dont think he has my new office number its 324
050 698.
Rose:
Of course, Mrs Green. Ill make sure he gets the message.
Adrian: Thank you. Goodbye.
Rose: Thank you for calling. Goodbye.
3.
"Hi, Im sorry I cant answer the phone now. Ill get back to
you as soon as I can. Or, you can try my home phone at 22
339 3900 after dinner. Have a nice day."
4.
"You have reached the office of Lindsey Munroe. I am in a
meeting with a client. I am sorry to miss your call. Please
stay on the line and leave a message after the beep. I will
return your call as soon as I can. Thank you for calling."

Undoubtedly, the main advantage of fast food is the fact that

it saves time. Home-cooked meals dont only require the
actual time for preparing the food, but also time spent
shopping and washing the dishes. Such problems simply
dont exist when you are going for fast food.
Fast food is definitely cheaper, especially for people who live
on their own. When cooking for a single person, you almost
always end up with more food than necessary. Fast food on
the other hand comes at a lower price than home-cooked
meals.
Even though the main disadvantages of fast food are health
related, people on a diet can also find good options in the
menu of most fast-food chains. There are salads to choose
from and whole wheat breads. When it comes to drinks, one
can skip the sugary ones and go for fresh juices. Fortunately,
fast food is not very rich in desserts, so there is no
temptation. People can also exclude unhealthy ingredients
like mayonnaise for instance.
PART 2
Cons of fast food
ast-food opponents argue that it is bad for health for
various reasons. This type of food is richer in salt,
fats, oils and artificial substances than home-cooked
meals. This increases the risk of developing cardiovascular
diseases. Unfortunately, obesity is increasing and it is
strongly connected with the popularity of fast food. While the
body definitely needs salt and fats, the amount of these
ingredients in fast food is too high. Additionally, the cooking
method of fast food usually implies frying which destroys
most nutrients.
The adverse effects of the fats, sugars, chemicals and salt in
fast food are definitely intensified by a sedentary lifestyle. In
most cases the people who eat lots of calories from fast food
don't burn these calories because they don't exercise
enough.
Disadvantages of fast food are not only related to health.
Enemies of fast food also come up with the argument that
eating ready to serve food reduces the quality time that a
family can spend together cooking and eating.
While there are undeniable benefits of fast food, there are
also aspects which should worry regular consumers. As
always, moderation is the key word. Occasional visits to a
fast-food restaurant are not harmful, especially if they are
combined with plenty of physical activity. However, a
sedentary lifestyle and regular consumption of fast food can
lead to health problems.

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Pros and cons of fast food
PART 1
he popularity of fast food is on the rise in more and
more countries of the world. This type of food is
prepared and served very quickly and it can be
excellent for busy people or people who dont like cooking.
Even though it certainly comes with a bunch of advantages,
there are also the disadvantages of fast food which need to
be considered carefully.
Pros of fast food

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding
his film is the story of Toula, a thirty-year-old woman
who lives with her Greek parents in their comfortable
Chicago home, but who is sad and lost, in part
because she thinks shes too old and unattractive to ever
find a husband. One day, she decides she cannot work
forever in her parents Greek restaurant, so she returns to
school to study computers, gets a job in her Aunt Voulas
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she meets Ian, a warm and charming vegetarian high school

teacher. Soon after, Ian and Toula fall in love and decide to
get married.
However, Toulas Greek-American father, Gus, is convinced
that almost all human accomplishments come from Greek
culture, and thus his daughter must marry a nice Greek boy.
Ian is finally accepted into the family and soon all of Toulas
relatives are preparing for a traditional Greek wedding. Ian
and his very conservative parents are caught up in all the
love and excitement that such an event produces.
This is one of the best romantic comedies of all times. The
cultural conflict, good humor and clever plot make it stand
out from the others.
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You have to be brave
To be different you have to be brave
Imagine you were walking to the cinema with a friend.
Suddenly a gang of young people started shouting names at
you. Youre weirdos! they shouted. Why? Because you
looked different. A new law in the UK states that an attack
on a person because they look different is a hate crime. A
hate crime is also an attack on a person because of their
race or religion or because they are disabled.
Lucy Constable, 15, from Watlington is an emo. She talked
to us about her experiences.
Reporter:
Lucy, tell us about your look.
Lucy:
It depends how Im feeling. If I feel down, I dress all
in black with a bit of red. If Im happy, I choose a more
colourful T-shirt.
Reporter:
Why do you like emo culture?
Lucy:
I love the music. My favourite band is My Chemical
Romance, although they broke up. And I love the fashion.
Most girls I know all look the same: long hair, fake tan, short
skirts. I dress how I want.
Reporter:
Have you had any problems at school
because youre an emo?
Lucy:
Yes, once I was sitting in class when a boy noticed
my eyeliner and wristbands. Soon the whole class was
laughing at me. And at break times, girls from other classes
call me freak or creep. But most people at school dont say
anything. I think theyre bored now.
Reporter:
Why do you think people react like that?
Lucy:
Theyre angry because theyre not brave enough to
be different! Im confident and happy in the way I look. Some
people cant accept that you can be different.
Reporter:
What about outside school?
Lucy:
Mostly people leave me alone. Sometimes they
stare at me or smile at my independence. My friends like my
look, and so do my family. Its not just a phase. Its who I
am.
Reporter:
What do you think about the new law?
Lucy:
Im very happy that the British government is
talking about crimes against emos and goths. I dont think
this law will make much difference, though.
Reporter:
What advice do you have for people who look
different?
Lucy:
If people are bullying you because of your clothes
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or music, dont change. Keep smiling, even if you feel awful

inside. Never fight back, just ignore them. They will get
bored. If you still feel bad, tell someone your mum, a
friend, a teacher or a helpline.
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Help Other People by Volunteering
y presentation today is about volunteering. I am
going to divide this talk into three parts. First, I will
mention the personal qualities you need to be a
volunteer. Then, I will enumerate the different reasons for
you to start volunteering. Finally, I will present a few
suggestions to help you to find volunteering opportunities.
To start with, I would like to say that anyone can volunteer.
All you need are motivation, compassion and the willingness
to work and learn from the people in the community. I am
sure most of you have these qualities.
Moving on now to the reasons for volunteering, I can say
that there are many reasons why people decide to volunteer,
usually to give something back to society and make a
difference in the lives of others. No matter when you decide
to volunteer, or what you decide to do, it will bring you
countless benefits. And by doing it you will be making a real
difference in the lives of individuals, the community and the
environment. You will have the chance to meet new people,
while raising your social awareness.
A volunteering experience can also benefit your professional
career, as you will develop and learn new social, technical,
team-building and problem-solving skills.
Lastly, one of the hardest parts of volunteering can be finding
a volunteering opportunity that fits your personality. You can
start looking in your local area until you find a volunteer
position that works for you. If you want to join the growing
number of young people who volunteer in Europe and
across the world, visit these sites:

http://europeanvoluntaryservice.org/,
http://europa.eu/youth/evs_database, HYPERLINK
"http://eurodesk.eu/volunteering" http://eurodesk.eu/volunteering.

I want to finish my presentation with this memorable

sentence:
The beauty of volunteering lies in the fact that when you
give, you receive so much more in return.

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PART 1
Lost sports bag
Which is Kyles sports bag?
Kyle:
Hi! Have you got my sports bag, by any chance?
Nadia: Well Ive found one, but I dont know if its yours.
Where did you lose it?
Kyle:
I last had it in the lobby of the health club
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Nadia: Yes, I was there and I found a sports bag, but I

gave it to the receptionist. What colour is your sports bag?
Kyle:
Its blue and yellow with two handles and a zip.
Inside there is a pair of size 6 trainers, a watch with a black
strap, a sponge bag and a bright green towel. Ive taken
somebody elses sports bag by mistake. It was next to mine
and its black and yellow.
It has got a tennis racket, a large black tracksuit and a book
in it.
Nadia: The one that I found is orange and black. So, it
cant be yours. Why dont you call the club to ask if theyve
found it?
Kyle:
Yes, of course. I think Ill do it now. Thanks
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Going through security control
Officer: Please, put your hand luggage on the conveyor
belt and use this tray for small objects.
Robert: Do I need to take my laptop out of the bag?
Officer: Yes, Im afraid you do. Take off your belt and your
shoes, too.
(Robert walks through the metal detector) [BEEP BEEP
BEEP BEEP]
Officer: Please, step back. Do you have anything in your
pockets keys, mobile phone, loose change?
Robert: I dont think so. Let me try taking off my watch.
Officer: OK, come on through, please. (He goes through
the metal detector again.)
Officer: Everything is OK. Have a nice flight.
Robert: Thank you. Have a good day!
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PART 1
At the video store
Which video did Bruce decide to buy?
Bruce: I want to buy a video for my younger brother.
Joanna: What about Guardians of the Galaxy?
Bruce: No way! He hates sci-fi movies.
Joanna: Then perhaps hed like this Harry Potter video?
Bruce: No, I dont think so. Hes not into all that stuff about
witches and wizards and magic spells.
Joanna: Does he like romantic films?
Bruce: Well, theyre not his favourites.
Joanna: Your brother sounds difficult to please.
Bruce: Yes, I think so.
Joanna: What about How to Train Your Dragon? Thats very
good.
Bruce: Thats a good idea. It says here that its exciting,
emotionally resonant, and beautifully animated. Ill buy it.
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Maroon 5 on the radio
Adam Levine (AL) and Jesse Carmichael (JC), the singer
and the pianist of the band Maroon 5, spoke to radio station
VH1 about their album Songs About Jane and their band.
VH1:
You were called Karas Flowers when you formed
the band. Why did you change the name of the band?
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AL:
We started as Karas Flowers when we were 14,
but it took us seven or eight years to find out who we were
as a band. Then I started listening to Stevie Wonder, and
everything changed. We also started listening to other types
of music, like hip-hop and R&B.
JC:
I used to play the guitar in Karas Flowers. Then I
started listening to jazz music and playing the piano.
AL:
I started singing differently, and when Jesse started
playing keyboards I also changed. But we always remained
a rock band. The difference was just our approach.
VH1:
Where was your first gig?
AL:
Our first gig was the Natural Fudge Company. It
was this old-school burlesque theatre. I remember there was
a fatal car accident outside the night we played!
VH1:
Whats This Love about?
AL:
At the time I was breaking up with my girlfriend. I
was very unhappy, so I wrote about it.
VH1:
So is this a song about Jane, like the album title
suggests?
AL:
Jane was my muse so it was a very sincere title.
VH1:
Is She Will Be Loved about Jane, too?
AL:
That song is not about Jane. The song is about my
friend Sam and his really bizarre relationship with this girl.
She was really strange. They had a strange couple of years
together. The song came out of nowhere, and it seemed like
the perfect thing to talk about.
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PART 1
Mobile phones
Three teens talk about their mobile phones.
Jackie: Hi, Im Jackie, Im fourteen and I go to Prendergast
School in London.
Lucie: Hi, Im Lucie, Im thirteen and I go to the John
Roan School in London.
Maddy: Hi, Im Maddy. Im fourteen and I go to Prendergast
School in London.
Lucie: I bought my touch phone myself and Ive had it for
about six months.
Maddy: I mainly use my phone for texting and calling my
friends. My mum and dad bought it for me. Ive had this
phone for two years and I dont really like it.
Jackie: Ive had my phone for about a month. I play games
and I text on it, but I dont really like it because it doesnt
have a camera.
Are you allowed to use your mobile phone in class?
Maddy: No, were not allowed to use it apart from using a
calculator on your phone, but some people in my class still
do.
Has anyone in your school ever used a mobile phone in
a negative way?
Lucie: In the playground, people try and prank call each
other; and they put 141 in front of the other persons number
so they dont know its them, and they put on a funny voice
and pretend its someone else.
Has a teacher ever confiscated your mobile phone?
Lucie: No, because I put my phone on silent.
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mum. And she rang in the middle of class in the middle of

French and the teacher confiscated it, and I had to go and
get it back at lunchtime.
How would you feel if a teacher read your messages or
looked at your photos?
Lucie: Very embarrassed!
Jackie: Yeah.
Maddy: A bit embarrassed, but I havent really got anything
on there that bad, but it would just be a bit embarrassing.
Should teachers be able to read your messages?
Jackie: Its private. Its like you text to your friends, not how
you would speak to your teachers.
Lucie: Yeah, its, like, informal. They might think its about
them, or rude or anything, but to your friend its not.
Maddy: They wont get it.
How would you feel if your parents read your
messages?
Lucie: Angry and also embarrassed because they would
probably make fun of me!
Do teachers spend a lot of time dealing with mobile
phones in class?
Jackie: Some teachers make quite a big deal out of it
when a phone starts ringing, and they spend quite a lot of
time telling the person off and stuff.
Maddy: Yeah, but some teachers either just say Oh, just
turn it off! or they just take it and dont say anything about it,
just Collect it at the end of the day.
Has there been any mobile phone crime at your school?
Maddy: Someone stole our head teachers phone! She was
really annoyed in assembly; she made a big speech about it!

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Voice messages
1.
Hello, Mark! Im on my way and Ill be sitting in my usual
place in the caf. Cheers, Cynthia
2.
Hello, Paul! Thanks for your message. It was lovely to hear
from you. Sorry to miss your call. Ill see you at the bowling
alley tomorrow.
Betty
3.
Hi, Vera! Its me, Charles. Flying back home in two days with
a postcard from Manchester for you. I felt sorry I didnt have
your address with me. Love, Charles
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PART 2
A Football Match
Girl: Hi Andrew. This is Kim.
Im calling to remind you about the football match that will
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take place at the National Stadium. I hope you havent

forgotten. Its next Friday at five oclock, but Ill pick you up
by a quarter to four because I havent bought the tickets yet.
Is that OK?
Its five pounds fifty to get in.
Call me later on my mobile nine, one, six, oh, five, two,
eight, three, seven.
Bye!
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PART 1
George Clooney
eorge Clooney is a famous actor, writer, producer
and director. He was born on May the 6th, 1961, in
Lexington, Kentucky, USA into a well-known family
of media and entertainment personalities. His father spent
many years as a news anchor. His aunt, Rosemary Clooney,
had a long career as a singer and actress.
In school, Clooney was more focused on sports than books,
but still managed to be a good student. "I pulled out my
report cards I had all As and a B," the actor told Esquire
magazine. He was also a fairly good baseball player at that
time.
Before being an actor he worked as a shoe salesman, doorto-door insurance agent and as a farmhand picking tobacco.
During his long acting career, Clooney has won two
Academy Awards, as well as a BAFTA and a Golden Globe
for his role in The Descendants.
Clooney has twice been named People magazines "Sexiest
Man Alive" and in 2009 was included in Times annual Time
100 as one of the "Most Influential People in the World". He
is also noted for his political activism and was officially
appointed a United Nations peace envoy on January the
31st, 2008.
In April 2014, Clooney, who has been dubbed "Hollywoods
most eligible bachelor" by the tabloids, proposed to Amal
Alamuddin, according to a report in People magazine.
Alamuddin, 36, is a Lebanese-born British human rights
lawyer who has represented high-profile clients. Clooney
and Alamuddin wed on September the 27th, 2014 in Venice,
Italy.

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Dialogue
Jim: Hi, Sue. I havent seen you for ages!
Sue: Hi, Jim. How have you been?
Jim: Pretty good. Ive got a new job.
Sue: Tell me all about it.
Jim: Im working as a waiter at a new Italian restaurant.
Sue: Great! Do you have to wear a uniform?
Jim: Yes, black trousers, a white shirt and a tie.
Sue: Do you have to work long hours?
Jim: I always work at lunchtime and in the evening until
eleven oclock.
Sue: Thats too hard. Do you get any days off?
Jim: I dont have to work every weekend.
Sue: What about your colleagues?
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Jim:
Sue:

They are quite friendly and helpful.

Good for you!

SELF-CHECK 6 - SCRIPT (p. 92) CD3 track 7

PART 1
Its fun to be in a group
ohn has come into class today with an unusual
expression on his face. He looks much happier and
excited. Hey, guys, he says, weve got to be more
active and do something more lively and exciting. Were so
lazy
Everyone seems to be a little surprised by what he says and
nobody can understand him. And yet it is quite easy to
understand what John means. Yesterday evening he saw his
favourite group in concert. It has been a fantastic experience
for him. There had been so many happy people gathered
together in a party mood. It seemed as if a great crowd of old
friends had got together.
What John experienced is something we have all experienced
at some time in life. The getting-together of a group of friends
during a special ocasion. In fact, almost everyone is
interested in making friends.
Having a family is not enough if you want to do something
with others, like play sport, enjoy yourself, chat or simply
exchange secrets with each other for the first time. You need
to go with other people in order to do these things and so
you need to form groups. But sometimes it is difficult to stay
together, and being sincere with each other is never an easy
task for group members. Life in a group will be exciting,
enjoyable and useful only if the members know each other
well and theres a sincere relationship among them.

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DIAGNOSTIC TEST - SCRIPT (p. 130) CD3 track 8
Maria: The service is really slow here. Ive been trying to
get the waiters attention for the last ten minutes.
Ali:
I hope he comes and serves us soon. I have a
class at two oclock.
Maria: Me, too. I recognize that English book. You must
be a student at the English Language Center.
Ali:
Yeah. Im in the fourth level course, upper
intermediate. Are you studying there?
Maria: Yes, Im in the fifth level course. I finished the
fourth level last month.
Ali:
I just came here two weeks ago. Do you like the
institute?
Maria: Its pretty good. I think Ive learnt a lot of English so
far.
Ali:
Yeah. I only wish the classes were a little smaller,
though, because we dont get enough chance to talk. But I
like my teachers a lot.
Maria: How long are you going to be here?
Ali:
I guess a year, but sometimes I feel like going
home tomorrow.
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Maria: Youll get used to it. Where are you from?

Ali:
Saudi Arabia. How about you?
Maria: Venezuela. Im only staying here three more
months. Then I go to Columbia University in New York.
Ali:
By the way, my names Ali.
Maria: Hi. Im Maria.
Ali:
Hi. Oh, here comes the waiter. It looks like were
going to get served after all.
Maria: Good. Im starving.
https://www.rpi.edu/dept/advising/esl/american_culture/social_skill
s/sm_talk.htm

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PART 1
Summer Camp
In Carols house at the start of the summer holidays.
Mr Taylor: Carol, have you packed everything for the
camp?
Carol: Yes, mum. I wish youd stop asking me that!
Mr Taylor: What about your trainers and sunscreen?
Carol: I told you! Everythings packed! Anyway, if I forget
something, I can buy it in the camp shop.
Mr Taylor: The camp shop is tiny. They wont sell much
there. Besides, the camp is 60 miles away, in the middle of
Elsam Forest. Its not near a railway station or a bus route.
And its far away from a supermarket in fact, its far away
from anywhere
Mr Taylor: Well, thats a good thing.
Carol: What do you mean?
Mr Taylor: You know what I mean, Carol. Youll be far
away from George. Hes a bad influence on you. Since you
met George, your behaviour has changed. Youre irritable
with us; you dont spend enough time on your school work;
you go out without telling us what time youll be home
Carol: Thats not fair! You dont know George. Hes a
good person.
Mr Taylor: Carol, we dont want you to see him again.
Your mother and I have talked about this, and we feel its the
right thing for you and for George. You are both too young
to be serious about each other. Youve got your future to
think about.
Carol: You just dont understand! Were just friends.
Actually, hes my best friend and has always been very
supportive and friendly with me.
Mary Glasgow Publications (shortened and slightly adapted)

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Airport announcement
ello. Here is an announcement for passengers on
Sunshine Airlines 17 passengers on flight 17
bound for Caracas, with stops in Atlanta and Miami.
The departure gate has been changed to 30B. Also, there
will be a slight departure delay due to snowy weather. The
ground crew is in the process of removing snow from the
wings in preparation for departure. It also looks like the flight
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tickets to a few passengers willing to take a later flight. We

should be boarding about a quarter of an hour after the
scheduled time, so at about 11.30. Thank you for your
patience.

Hi, Jeremy!
Everyones coming to my place tonight to watch the football
on wide screen. Its France vs Germany. Match starts at
6.30. Bring some crisps and fruit juice. Pass it on. Sally

http://www.esl-lab.com/airport/airportsc1.htm

LISTENING TEST 2 - (p. 149) CD3 track 11

PART 1
My favourite teen series
y favourite teen series is called Rangers
Apprentice because it has all of the items in a
fantasy book that I like. It has action, romance, and
secrets (until someone reveals the truth and solves the
mystery), and of course, suspense. I particularly like it
because its main themes are loyalty, bravery, endurance and
friendship. I often prefer to read intriguing books over playing
video games. I also choose print books only because I am
not able to use an e-book all the time.

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Film buff
Four teenagers talk about their film preferences.
Naomi: Are you a film buff?
Rob:
Well, I love going to the cinema; Im not a cinema
addict, though.
Rick:
Going to the cinema is one of my favourite
pastimes. Actually, I saw a terrific film last month called
Gravity.
Rob:
What makes it so special?
Rick:
The plot, the characters everything is great. This
science fiction epic won seven Academy Awards, including
best director and best visual effects.
Grace: Who plays the leading roles in the film?
Rick:
The film stars Sandra Bullock and George
Clooney as astronauts involved in the mid-orbit destruction
of a space shuttle and their attempt to return to Earth.
Grace: Well, actually it has very good actors and
astonishing special effects, but Im not fond of this kind of
film. I love romantic comedies.
Rob:
Oh, theyre not my type. Theyre a waste ot time.
We know from the beginning that the main characters will fall
in love with each other.
Grace: Thats true, but their relationships usually have
some difficulties. By the way, which film genre do you enjoy?
Rob:
Im into sci-fi fantasy-adventure movies. They
always tell thrilling adventure stories.
Naomi: I prefer tragicomedies. They include jokes that
make you laugh, but youll never know how they will end.
There might be a happy ending or not; its often
unpredictable.
Grace: Oh, yes, but theres always a series of unfortunate
events its very sad.
LISTENING TEST 3 - (p. 163) CD3 track 13
PART 1
Voice message
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Selfies
Jordan: Hi, Im Jordan.
Martha: Hi, Im Martha.
Louise: Hi, Im Louise.
How many selfies do you take a week?
Martha: On average, I take about forty selfies a week!
Jordan: You need to stop! On average, a week Id say
about three or four when Im happy to do a selfie.
Louise: Normally I take about one or two. Depends if Im in
the mood or not.
When and where do you take selfies?
Martha: I would take selfies at concerts to remember the
moment, or possibly at parties with my friends.
Why do people take selfies?
Jordan: I think people are obsessed with taking selfies
because theyre a lot of fun, mainly. It updates your social
media: Facebook, Instagram, things like that. And,
personally, I like them, but I dont always take them.
Louise: I think its because their idols take a lot of selfies,
so they decide that they need to, and also their friends may
take a lot of selfies, so they also have to keep up with them
because they dont want to seem different from their friends.
Martha: From following people on Instagram and Twitter, I
found Rihanna takes a lot, Harry Styles, the One Direction
boys, and McFly, they all take a lot of selfies. I think that it
does follow through to their fans because they want to
interact with their idols.
What do you think of people who take lots of selfies?
Louise: I think that sometimes theyre a bit vain most of
the time because they constantly keep doing it.
Martha: Im not just vain. I can admit that I am slightly, but
its more to capture the moment than to constantly be taking
pictures of myself.
Are there any negative sides to selfies?
Martha: I have had a negative experience with selfies. I
posted a photo on Facebook, and had a rude comment, and
it put a downer on my confidence, and it upset me a bit but it
didnt stop me from taking more selfies.
Jordan: I think itd be more about fun than anything, but
sometimes it can lead to pressure if youre being judged by
someone. But, if youre not, its fun!
Team

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PART 1
Biggest Loser to tackle childhood obesity
The Biggest Loser is a reality television show which started
in the US in 2004. The show centers on overweight
contestants attempting to lose the most weight and to fight
for a cash prize. The person who loses the highest
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When The Biggest Loser returns to NBC on Sunday, the

country will be watching as three teens fight to lose weight
and gain self-esteem while the hit weight-loss show tackles
the epidemic of childhood obesity for the first time.
Its just so tough to be an overweight teen because it affects
so many different aspects of your life, said contestant
Sanjana Sunny Chandrasekar.
Sunny will join Lindsey Bravo and Noah Biingo Gray as the
first children to be featured on the Biggest Loser. And its
perfect timing for trainer Jillian Michaels, who is returning to
the show as a first-time mother.
Motherhood has made me all the more demanding, she
said. Its like, its taken a lot for me to be here right now and
I expect you to give a lot.
The trio is coming into the challenge with varying, ageappropriate goals, including finding a really cute junior
prom dress.
Not feeling like people are laughing at you because youre
wearing a nice shirt thats tight on you and they just call you
rolls, said Lindsey Bravo, contestant.
For Noah Biingo Gray, hes looking to gain something else
that he said has eluded him: a girlfriend.
Because theyre children, the shows challenges wont be
about the numbers and there wont be any weigh-ins or
elimination for Sunny, Lindsey and Biingo. Instead, there will
be plenty of working out, lessons about eating well, and
having fun.
Its about getting them to run around and chase a ball and
be a kid again and get away from computer devices, said
trainer Bob Harper.
And itll be a family affair. Its about educating parents, said
trainer Dolvett Quince. Its about insisting. The more
education the parents have, the more successful their
children are going to be.
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/NBCs-Biggest-Loser-toTackle-Childhood-Teenage-Obesity-Health-Weightloss185774792.html (adapted)

LISTENING TEST 5 - (p. 191) CD3 track 16

PART 1
I have my first job interview!
Fay:
Hi Jerry. Im thinking of applying for a job with a
multinational company, but Im worried about having an
interview in English. Can you give me any good tips?
Jerry: Hmmm. Thats a tough one. I guess the first thing
is to try to make a good impression. We often say, you
never get a second chance to make a first impression. You
really need to get off to a good start.
Fay:
That sounds like good advice. Maybe I could sing
and dance for them, ha ha ha! Then they'd really be
impressed! But seriously, how do I make a good first
impression?
Jerry: To begin with, you should firmly shake the
interviewers hand while greeting him or her with a smile. Be
sure to keep eye contact, especially when listening to the
interviewer.
Fay:
Ah, body language is really important, isnt it?
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Jerry: Yes, it is. The second thing is to have confidence.

You get confidence from being prepared. You should learn a
little bit about the company before the interview. Find out
what they do, how long theyve been in business, what their
business motto is, that kind of thing. You should also
anticipate possible questions, and think about how you will
answer.
Fay:
Should I memorise my answers beforehand?
Jerry: No! Definitely not! That sounds very mechanical.
You should be natural when you speak. Just think about how
you want to answer, and choose the right words at the time
of the interview. That way, you can use the interviewers own
words in your answer, which shows youve been listening.
Then youre sure to make a good impression.
Fay:
I never thought about that before. Youre really
smart, Jerry! But what should I do if I cant remember an
English word when Im answering a question?
Jerry: In that case, you have to paraphrase. In other
words, you have to explain what you want to say. For
example, if you forget the word manufacturing, you can say
making a product instead.
Fay:
Thats very helpful, Jerry. Thanks so much. Ah, one
more thing. Should I ask about the salary during the
interview?
Jerry: No, either let them bring up the topic of money, or
else wait for a second interview. If you prepare well, make a
good first impression, have confidence, and use English
naturally, you're almost certain to be interviewed again.
Good luck!
http://www.teacherjoe.us/D03.html

LISTENING TEST 6 - (p. 205) CD3 track 17

PART 1
At the box office
Eric is buying tickets for a benefit concert at the box
office.
A: Can I help you?
B: Yes, have you got any tickets left for the concert?
A: Yes. Weve got a few left.
B: How much are the tickets?
A: There are some at 15, and some at 8 left.
B: Are the 8 seats the cheapest?
A: No, there are tickets at 5, but weve sold out of them.
B: OK. Ill take two at 8, please.
A: How would you like to pay?
B: Cash, please. What time does the concert begin?
A: At 9.30 p.m., but youd better come earlier.
B: How long will it last?
A: About three hours.
B: How many performers are set for the concert?
A: About 15.
B: OK. Thank you so much.
A: Youre welcome. Here are your tickets. Enjoy the show.
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y name is Kate. I am 15 and I am interested in

taking part in associations for charities. I have
been a volunteer since my twelfth birthday. I often
do gardening, painting or decorating. Last year I did some
decorating for a lady in her eighties. One day, as I was
standing on a ladder painting the upper windows, one of my
co-workers suddenly pushed the ladder with his feet and I
found myself on the floor with a can of paint on my head.
The old lady was sorry not for me but because there was a
lot of paint spilling all over the floor.

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m Paul Miller and I can say I was a very successful

doctor in England. For the last six months, I have been
living in Ethiopia, working for an organization called
Doctors without Frontiers. It provides emergency health
care in African countries. I feel that my job in Ethiopia is
much more important. I have been working very hard to
improve conditions there. At the moment, I am training local
people as health care workers. Helping people who really
need it has made me feel more useful than ever before.

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